Act of Sorrow

Act of Sorrow

1h 42m 1990 Drama Italy, France
Budget: - Revenue: -

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.

Director

Pasquale Squitieri

Writer

Nanni Balestrini, Sérgio Bianchi, Pasquale Squitieri, Fabio Traversa