Marina

The true story of Rocco Granata, an Italian coal miner's son who followed his passion for music against his father's wishes and social barriers.

Cast

Matteo Simoni

as Rocco Granata

Luigi Lo Cascio

as Salvatore Granata

Donatella Finocchiaro

as Ida Granata

Maité Redal

as Wanda Granata

Evelien Bosmans

as Helena Somers

Cristiaan Campagna

as Young Rocco Granata

Federica Marinò

as Young Wanda Granata

Marte Bosmans

as Young Helena Somers

Mattias Van de Vijver

as Renaat Clicquot

Landerik Boie

as Young Renaat

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