In Faenza, Italy, a dysfunctional family gathers for occasional dinners, and as untold truths are revealed, things gradually become rocky.
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Paul
Paola
Flavia
Tito
Riccardo
Jean
Clara
Lucia
Dino
Frate
Signora Carderi
Bodeaux
Dottore
Infermiera
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