Marcello, a small and gentle dog groomer, finds himself involved in a dangerous relationship of subjugation with Simone, a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood. In an effort to reaffirm his dignity, Marcello will submit to an unexpected act of vengeance.

Marcello Fonte
as Marcello

Edoardo Pesce
as Simoncino

Nunzia Schiano
as Simoncino's Mother

Adamo Dionisi
as Franco

Francesco Acquaroli
as Francesco, Video Lottery Owner

Alida Baldari Calabria
as Alida

Gianluca Gobbi
as Restaurant Owner

Laura Pizzirani
as Alida's Mother

Giancarlo Porcacchia
as Gasparone

Aniello Arena
as Police Inspector
Stephen Campbell
**_A well made modern fable_** [contains spoilers] > _I sprayed him with gasoline in his face and set him on fire. With his head he breaks through the wire mesh of the cage and begins to scream. He screamed like a madman. I tie him with two chains around his neck, the ones I use to hold dogs. I t...
CinemaSerf
Marcello Fonte delivers really capably here as the marmoset-like "Marcello" who has striven for years to develop his dog grooming business. To supplement his meagre income, he dabbles in a bit of cocaine dealing and in that he's partnered with the violent "Simone" (Eduardo Pesce) who is as selfish a...