Learning the Ropes

A border town in the south of Switzerland is the backdrop for the most important summer in 15-year old Samuel’s young life. He is introverted, a loner and communicates through the world of comic drawings. Determined to overcome the doubts and memories that have long plagued him, he hires a former private detective. With him, he embarks on a daring adventure that will lead him to discover a painful family truth.

Cast

Massimiliano Motta

as Samuel

Christo Jivkov

as Drago

Igor Horvat

as Jost

Fausto Maria Sciarappa

as Fabio

Diego Benzoni

as Furio Jr.

Caterina Bertone

as Morena

Anna Ferzetti

as Sabrina

Sonia Gessner

as Mrs. Signoris

Giorgio Gobbi

as Luciano

Alessandro Haber

as Furio Sr.

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