Ernesto is a young Italian Jew of the early 1900s who works in his uncle's factory in Trieste. Not entirely secure with his sexual orientation, Ernesto enters into an affair with one of his uncle's employees.

Michele Placidoas The man
Virna Lisias Ernesto's Mother
Turi Ferroas Carlo Wilder
Lara Wendelas Ilio / Rachele
Gisela Hahnas Signora Luzzato, Mother of Ilio and Rachele
Stefano Madiaas Ernesto's friend Andrea
Francisco Marsóas Uncle Giovanni
Concha Velascoas Aunt Regina