Family Flaw
Un difetto di famiglia
Synopsis
A runaway coffin, a conservative wedding, an eccentric older man, two transsexuals, the police and an adorable puppy, collide on a humorous and heartwarming journey through the picturesque South of Italy. The "unexpected" death of 103 year-old Rosa creates an awkward family reunion the evening before what was to be a lush and opulent wedding. Rosa's grand-daughter, Chiara Gammarota, is set to marry the son of a wealthy general, much to the excitement of her conservative father, Nicolo. Francesco, Nicolo's "eccentric" brother caused a town scandal when he revealed his homosexuality 40 years earlier. He has returned for the wedding-turned-funeral and the two polar opposites see each other for the first time in decades. Acting on the final wishes of their mother the conflicting brothers reluctantly embark on drive through the countryside to bury their mother in their hometown; forcing them to confront family secrets...
Top Cast
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Nino Manfredi
Francesco Gammarota
Lino Banfi
Nicola Gammarota
Carlo Cascone
Proietti
Simone Corrente
Roberto (Nicola's Son)
Jayne Ashbourne
Helen
Eleonora D'Urso
Chiara, Figlia Di Nicola
Adolfo Margiotta
The Notary
Claudio Gregori
Pharmacist
Ugo Fangareggi
Don Ugo
Caterina Casini
Head Physician
Luciana Turina
Adrian McCourt
Gianni Garko
Imma Piro
Cecilia
Cristina Dian
Rosa (voice)
Juana Jimenez
Evelina Gori
Valeria Marchetti
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Simone
- Screenplay & Story
- Alberto Simone, Silvia Napolitano
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Un difetto di famiglia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Italian International Film, Towers of London, Rai Fiction
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Simone
Alberto Simone, Silvia Napolitano, Enrico Oldoini, Luca Manfredi
Ennio Morricone
Stefano Ricciotti
Harry Alan Towers, Fulvio Lucisano
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Simone
Director
Enrico Oldoini
Writer
Luca Manfredi
Writer
Alberto Simone
Screenplay
Silvia Napolitano
Screenplay
Fulvio Lucisano
Producer
Stefano Ricciotti
Director of Photography
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What is Family Flaw about?
A runaway coffin, a conservative wedding, an eccentric older man, two transsexuals, the police and an adorable puppy, collide on a humorous and heartwarming journey through the picturesque South of Italy. The "unexpected" death of 103 year-old Rosa creates an awkward family reunion the evening before what was to be a lush and opulent wedding. Rosa's grand-daughter, Chiara Gammarota, is set to marry the son of a wealthy general, much to the excitement of her conservative father, Nicolo. Francesco, Nicolo's "eccentric" brother caused a town scandal when he revealed his homosexuality 40 years earlier. He has returned for the wedding-turned-funeral and the two polar opposites see each other for the first time in decades. Acting on the final wishes of their mother the conflicting brothers reluctantly embark on drive through the countryside to bury their mother in their hometown; forcing them to confront family secrets...
Who directed Family Flaw?
Family Flaw was directed by Alberto Simone.
Who stars in Family Flaw?
The principal cast of Family Flaw includes Nino Manfredi, Lino Banfi, Carlo Cascone, Simone Corrente, Jayne Ashbourne.
When was Family Flaw released and how long is it?
Family Flaw was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Family Flaw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Family Flaw was composed by Ennio Morricone.