Teo

Teo

1997 · ★ 7.0 · TV Movie, Drama

Teo is a Somali boy living in Rome, where his mother works in service to a wealthy family. Friendly and outgoing, the young man immediately befriends Mimma when she moves with her family to the neighborhood. Years pass and Mimma begins to suffer the violent attentions of her stepfather. She tired that decided to run away together with Teo. But the two teenagers are tracked down and Teo is accused of the violence. Only with the help of his friends will he succeed in proving his innocence.

Directed by Cinzia TH Torrini · Written by Graziano Diana

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Helmut Berger Signor Mastrovito
Stefania Sandrelli Signora Mastrovito
Ludgero Fortes Dos Santos Teo
Francesca Romana Messere Mimma
Renzo Montagnani
Gisella Sofio
Alessandra Acciai
Gea Martire
Philippe Boa

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