Dearest Relatives, Poisonous Relations

Mar 26, 1992

1h 45m

★ 7.4

Overview

During the annual Christmas gathering at the family home, the parents surprise their children by announcing their decision to move in with one of them and pass on the house.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Clemi Cinematografica

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Cast

Lina

Marina Confalone

Michele

Tommaso Bianco

Filippo

Renato Cecchetto

Alfredo

Alessandro Haber

Gina

Cinzia Leone

Alessandro

Eugenio Masciari

Nonno Saverio

Paolo Panelli

Milena

Monica Scattini

Grandmother Trieste

Pia Velsi

Monica

Eleonora Alberti

Mauro

Riccardo Scontrini

Cesira

Elisabetta Centore

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