The Flavor of Corn

Overview

Lorenzo, a handsome first-year professor in an isolated Italian village, falls under the spell of his most beguiling pupil, a dark-haired, starry-eyed 12-year-old named Duilio. As Lorenzo's relationship with his heartless girlfriend deteriorates, he finds himself walking the fields with his loving student. When their idyllic friendship is questioned by Duilio's suspicious stepmother, Lorenzo is brought to a crisis of conscience.

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Cast

Lorenzo Lena

Lorenzo

Marco Mestriner

Duilio

Alba Mottura

Cecilia

Egidio Termine

Bruno

Marina Vlady

Duilio's Stepmother

Mattia Pinoli

Duilio's Grandfather

Paolo Garlato

Duilio's Father

Elisabetta Barbini

Duilio's Grandmother

Elena Barbalich

Adalgisa

Efisio Coletti

Headmaster