Story Line
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.
Top Cast
Marcello Fonte
Marcello
Edoardo Pesce
Simoncino
Nunzia Schiano
Simoncino's Mother
Adamo Dionisi
Franco
Francesco Acquaroli
Francesco, Video Lottery Owner
Alida Baldari Calabria
Alida
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Rating
7.5/ 10
Release Date
2018-05-17
Runtime
1h 43m
Genres
CrimeDramaThriller
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User Reviews (3)
Stephen Campbell
7/10
•6/12/2019**_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...
CinemaSerf
7/10
•1/3/2025Marcello 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 vi...
Harry_Gill
No rating•7/2/2026
Marcello runs a dog grooming shop in a grim, rain-soaked Roman suburb, and he is far too soft for the town he lives in. He deals a little coke on the side to fund scuba trips with his daughter, gets bullied into robberies by Simone, a former boxer tw...