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Synopsis
A wealthy, self-absorbed Rome socialite is racked by guilt over the death of her young son. As a way of dealing with her grief and finding meaning in her life, she decides to devote her time and money to the city’s poor and sick. Her newfound, single-minded activism leads to conflicts with her husband and questions about her sanity.
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Italy · Italian Neorealism
Films with Similar Themes
grief and loss · redemption through charity · maternal guilt · class conflict · mental health and sanity
