Bread, Love and Dreams

Bread, Love and Dreams

1953 · 87 min · IT · 7.0 (187 votes)
Dir. Luigi Comencini · Starring Vittorio De Sica, Gina Lollobrigida, Marisa Merlini, Tina Pica, Maria Pia Casilio, Memmo Carotenuto · Music Alessandro Cicognini · Bread, Love and...

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When a veteran marshal is sent to a small town, he quickly falls for two women: a midwife and an earthy young woman nicknamed "Frisky".

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A warm, sun-drenched Italian village comes alive with charming characters and blossoming romance. It's a delightful, feel-good story about finding love in unexpected places, full of laughter and heartfelt moments.

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