“A son named Erasmus”, the film directed by Alberto Ferrari, returns in prime time on Canale 5, airing Thursday 30 March. The comedy tells the story of four childhood friends who set out to find out who is the father of Amalia's son, their former flame who disappeared.
The plot of the movie
Jacopo (Paul Kessisoglu), Ascanio (Luca Bizzarri), Enrico (Daniele Liotti) e Peter (Ricky Memphis) I am friends since they were CHILDREN. The death of Amalia, one of them former flame known during the period of study in Portugal, there brings together again. A judge summons them to inform them of the last wishes of the deceased, and upon their arrival they discover that one of them is the father of Amalia's son. All that remains is to set off on a journey to discover the truth, which will also be a journey of self-discovery and renewal of ten-year friendship.
60. A Son Called Erasmus (2020) pic.twitter.com/AjzkJszvio
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The plot is characterized by numerous comic moments, voice-over and musical underscores, but also try to touch important issues like friendship and fatherhood. The bittersweet comedy manages to convey these messages thanks to the talent of the cast, che trova la sua chimica lungo la storia. Il personaggio di Luca Bizzarri, Ascanio, risulta una sorpresa, mostrando una grande acting ability and to pass from the comic register to the dramatic one in a convincing way. Paolo Kessisoglu, Daniele Liotti and Ricky Memphis complete the small group of unfortunates, whose interaction is pleasant and at times amusing.
cast
Bittersweet comedy see Luca Bizzarri as Ascanius, Paolo Kessisoglu like Jacob, Daniele Liotti as Enrico e Ricky Memphis like Peter. Alongside the four protagonists, there are Carol Alt, who plays the charming Professor Alexandra, and Filipa Pinto, the girl who helps them in their search for their son. The cast manages to bring out the themes of friendship and fatherhood, creating an atmosphere that is funny and touching at the same time.
