Top Cast
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Niccolò Masella
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Demetra Maria Petrone
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Andrea Natale
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Matteo Parisi
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Brian Salvatore Parisi
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David Parisi
Overview
During a mountain trip, three children spend the afternoon playing war. When a local child asks to join them, he is given the role of the "enemy". This innocent choice will lead to unexpected consequences.
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