After their mother's death, three brothers return to their family home in southern Italy: Raffaele, a judge in Rome facing the threat of political violence; Rocco, a counselor for troubled youths in Naples; and Nicola, a factory worker in Turin struggling with labor disputes and a troubled marriage. As the family reunites in mourning, each brother reflects on his past and contemplates an uncertain future.

Philippe Noiretas Raffaele Giuranna
Michele Placidoas Nicola Giuranna
Vittorio Mezzogiornoas Rocco Giuranna / Young Donato
Andréa Ferréolas Raffaele's Wife
Maddalena Crippaas Giovanna
Rosaria Tafurias Rosaria
Marta Zoffolias Marta
Tino Schirinzias Raffaeles's Friend
Simonetta Stefanellias Young Donato's Wife
Pietro Biondias 1st Judge
Pasqualino De Santis