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The Flavor of Corn

Lorenzo, a handsome first-year professor in an isolated Italian village, falls under the spell of his most beguiling pupil, a dark-haired, starry-eyed 12-year-old named Duilio. As Lorenzo's relationship with his heartless girlfriend deteriorates, he finds himself walking the fields with his loving student. When their idyllic friendship is questioned by Duilio's suspicious stepmother, Lorenzo is brought to a crisis of conscience.

Top Cast

  • Lorenzo Lena

    Lorenzo Lena

    Lorenzo

  • Marco Mestriner

    Marco Mestriner

    Duilio

  • Alba Mottura

    Alba Mottura

    Cecilia

  • Egidio Termine

    Egidio Termine

    Bruno

  • Marina Vlady

    Marina Vlady

    Duilio's Stepmother

  • Mattia Pinoli

    Mattia Pinoli

    Duilio's Grandfather

  • Paolo Garlato

    Paolo Garlato

    Duilio's Father

  • Elisabetta Barbini

    Elisabetta Barbini

    Duilio's Grandmother

  • Elena Barbalich

    Elena Barbalich

    Adalgisa

Overview

Lorenzo, a handsome first-year professor in an isolated Italian village, falls under the spell of his most beguiling pupil, a dark-haired, starry-eyed 12-year-old named Duilio. As Lorenzo's relationship with his heartless girlfriend deteriorates, he finds himself walking the fields with his loving student. When their idyllic friendship is questioned by Duilio's suspicious stepmother, Lorenzo is brought to a crisis of conscience.

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