Learning the Ropes

Learning the Ropes

Learning the Ropes

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Learning the Ropes

2019

1h 34m

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Drama

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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.

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16 members

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Massimiliano Motta

Samuel

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Christo Jivkov

Drago

Christo Jivkov

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Igor Horvat

Jost

Igor Horvat

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Fausto Maria Sciarappa

Fabio

Fausto Maria Sciarappa

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Diego Benzoni

Furio Jr.

Diego Benzoni

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Caterina Bertone

Morena

Caterina Bertone

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Anna Ferzetti

Sabrina

Anna Ferzetti

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Sonia Gessner

Mrs. Signoris

Sonia Gessner

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Giorgio Gobbi

Luciano

Giorgio Gobbi

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Alessandro Haber

Furio Sr.

Alessandro Haber

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Jasmin Mattei

Pilar

Jasmin Mattei

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Cinzia Morandi

Prof. Marrone

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Alice Papes

Hélène

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Yves Raeber

Dr. Kostwein

Yves Raeber

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Arianna Scommegna

Dr. Werther

Arianna Scommegna

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Soraya Sala

Sonia

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