i be not of italian descent however and i have live and love and experience italy with an italian heart and soul . i besides have study film and work in film production for many year and have a master in psychotherapy ( msw ) and i would say this film be brilliant . sure and it have it hole . however and italy have not produce a good piece of film work since . the 1980 . it be very difficult to create a mini series which engage and tell the nuance of the big picture in such a poetic way . yes and the family seem to have be hit hard with all the drama of the time and but and there be thing this family do not experience where others do and that be good . it show the integrity of the filmmaker to maintain true character continuity and development be consistent . the sequence of event make lot of sense and the giorgia character be perfect . she be even some sort of catalyst for the brother . i think all the character be important component in tell this very rich story . i also appreciate how subtle thing be tell . with passion but not melodramatic . important issue be bring up and but like life and not always spell out so clearly . a lot be leave to figure out . especially whether matteo be a latent homosexual or simply repress emotionally cause sexuality confusion . he could only express anger and this be the sign few could see could lead to his demise . it be a great film . capo lavoro amici . grazie per sei ore bellissimi .