all starts with a ball in the face. A more effective way to awaken from the torpor of a meaningless life, without a sad scopo.Non alone, a ball that will eventually wake up Bruno (Valerio Mastrandrea), a professor of Milan, depressed and semi-toxic and that it will lead to a 'imminent confrontation. Valeria (Claudia Pandolfi), sister of Bruno, mournful and mature force him to face a trip to his native Livorno in the city to assist the terminally ill mother by now. Through countless flashbacks faces another life on the screen, the life of Anna (Stefania and Micaela Ramazzotti Sandrelli) young mother and Valeria Bruno, carefree, ironic without fear, certainly imperfect and suffocated by her husband jealous and possessive. You, gentle woman who loved her children, wants all the way to live his life to the fullest, making mistakes and abusing his innocence and never forget his children. The eternal parent-child conflict, a subject much discussed in cinema, which we find in this film more present than ever. Bruno escapes from reality, he runs away from a good mother, yes, but embarrassing, can not make it to withstand the weight of the comments of his friends of his countrymen. But back when Anna is now no longer has any remorse and did not even fear the face of death. Why just a walk through the shop windows, a ride on a motorbike and a song to pass all fear, regret and cancel each to make it more fun. Paolo Virzi worthy film from time director, engages the viewer by making a living history and warm people, through which many people are recognized. 
"At least you'd become rich and famous."
"Instead, poor and unknown."
"Idiot ..."
"Not Normal ... which is worse."
