From the Appenines to the Andes

Synopsis

Adapted from a brief segment of Edmondo de Amicis's novel Cuore, the story follows Marco, a young boy from Genoa, Italy, who resides with his father Pietro. Their family feels incomplete, as Marco's mother journeyed to Argentina roughly a year prior to seek employment. Her letters arrived steadily, but then they ceased without warning. Overcome with concern for his mother's wellbeing, Marco decides to set out for Argentina, hoping to reunite with her. Pietro initially resists the idea, yet his son's earnest determination eventually sways him, and he gives his blessing. And so Marco's emotional voyage begins. Throughout his travels, he crosses paths with numerous individuals, and through these encounters, he gains maturity and a sense of self-acceptance.