Act of Sorrow

In this painful melodrama, an aging mother (Claudia Cardinale) attempts to cope with the progressive deterioration of her grown son due to his drug addiction. At first only manipulative, in addition to stealing from her he eventually becomes abusive and violent, and she must take strong measures if she is to save her own life, much less his.

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Release Date

Aug 30, 1990

Runtime

1h 42m

Director

Pasquale Squitieri

Original Title

Atto di Dolore

Country

Italy, France

Company

Istituto Luce Cinecittà