Aspiring thespians Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo work dead-end jobs while nurturing their dream production of Cyrano de Bergerac, until love for the same woman tears their friendship apart. Three years later, Giovanni and Giacomo reunite after learning that Aldo is dying.

Aldo Baglio
as Aldo

Giovanni Storti
as Giovanni

Giacomo Poretti
as Giacomo

Marina Massironi
as Marina

Silvana Fallisi
as Silvana

Antonio Catania
as Antonio

Giuseppe Battiston
as Beppe, the thief

Paola Cortellesi
as Dalia

Augusto Zucchi
as Chief salesperson at the department store

Daniela Cristofori
as Daniela