Sweet Dreams

Overview

Turin, 1969. Nine-year-old Massimo’s idyllic childhood is shattered by the mysterious death of his mother. The young boy refuses to accept this brutal loss, even if the priest says she is now in Heaven. Years later in the 90s, adult Massimo has become an accomplished journalist. After reporting on the war in Sarajevo, he begins to suffer from panic attacks. As he prepares to sell his parents’ apartment, Massimo is forced to relive his traumatic past. Compassionate doctor Elisa could help tormented Massimo open up and confront his childhood wounds…

Cast

Valerio Mastandrea

Massimo

Bérénice Bejo

Elisa

Guido Caprino

Père de Massimo

Emmanuelle Devos

Madre di Enrico

Fabrizio Gifuni

Athos Giovanni

Roberto Herlitzka

Ettore

Miriam Leone

Agnese

Barbara Ronchi

Mère de Massimo

Piera Degli Esposti

Madre di Simone

Linda Messerklinger

Anita

Pier Giorgio Bellocchio

Desperado

Giulio Brogi

Cavalieri