A young woman, her sister-in-law and her ten year old daughter are violently traumatised by invading Austrian soldiers. Later, in Verona, both woman discover they are pregnant. After a suicide attempt, one has an abortion the other keeps her child - and both faces struggles with friends and family as they return to their homes.

Lea Padovani
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Anna Maria Ferrero
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Clelia Matania
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Camillo Pilotto
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Gualtiero Tumiati
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Rolf Tasna
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Emilio Cigoli
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Marcella Rovena
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Isa Querio
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Paola Quattrini
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