The Ties
Lacci
Synopsis
Naples, early 1980s. The strained marriage between Aldo and Vanda is fractured one evening when Aldo admits, unprompted, his infidelity. Equally hurt and bewildered, Vanda attempts to hide her pain from the couple's two school-age kids, lest they discover that their cramped apartment is not a home of trust and love. 30 years later, Aldo and Vanda are still tied together, but their relationship with each other and their children continues to be defined by what happened all those years ago.
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Alba Rohrwacher
Vanda prima
Luigi Lo Cascio
Aldo prima
Laura Morante
Vanda dopo
Silvio Orlando
Aldo dopo
Giovanna Mezzogiorno
Anna
Adriano Giannini
Sandro
Linda Caridi
Lidia
Francesca De Sapio
Isabella
Vito Vinci
Giulio
Simona Tabasco
Fattorina
Antonella Monetti
Giudice
Joshua Francesco Louis Cerciello
Sandro 6 anni
Giulia De Luca
Anna 8 anni
Giovannino Esposito
Sandro 9 anni
Sveva Esposito
Anna 11 anni
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniele Luchetti
- Screenplay & Story
- Domenico Starnone, Francesco Piccolo, Daniele Luchetti
- Original Title
- Lacci
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- IBC MOvie, Misia Films, Oplon Film, RAI, MiC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniele Luchetti
Domenico Starnone, Francesco Piccolo, Daniele Luchetti
Ivan Casalgrandi
Daniele Luchetti, Aël Dallier Vega
Beppe Caschetto, Rita Rognoni
Department Leadership Roster
Domenico Starnone
Screenplay
Francesco Piccolo
Screenplay
Daniele Luchetti
Director
Daniele Luchetti
Screenplay
Beppe Caschetto
Producer
Ivan Casalgrandi
Director of Photography
Daniele Luchetti
Editor
Andrea Castorina
Production Design
Aël Dallier Vega
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Self-harm • Sexuality
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ties
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What is The Ties about?
Naples, early 1980s. The strained marriage between Aldo and Vanda is fractured one evening when Aldo admits, unprompted, his infidelity. Equally hurt and bewildered, Vanda attempts to hide her pain from the couple's two school-age kids, lest they discover that their cramped apartment is not a home of trust and love. 30 years later, Aldo and Vanda are still tied together, but their relationship with each other and their children continues to be defined by what happened all those years ago.
Who directed The Ties?
The Ties was directed by Daniele Luchetti.
Who stars in The Ties?
The principal cast of The Ties includes Alba Rohrwacher, Luigi Lo Cascio, Laura Morante, Silvio Orlando, Giovanna Mezzogiorno.
When was The Ties released and how long is it?
The Ties was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Is The Ties based on a book or true story?
The Ties is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Domenico Starnone".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ties?
The Ties holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.).