Naples, 1959. Pure Mathematics professor Renato Caccioppoli, Bakunin's grandson, is a tortured soul. Recently discharged from the psychiatric hospital, left by his wife, and increasingly disillusioned with academia and the Communist Party, he lives his last days with painful detachment.

Renato Caccioppoli

Anna

Luigi Caccioppoli

Pietro

Don Simplicio

Emilia

Leonardo

Leo

PCI Leader

Antonio Alcamo

PCI Leader

Gentleman (as Franco Iavarone)

Ferdinando, a journalist

PCI Senator

Biondino
September 8, 1992

Renato Caccioppoli

Anna

Luigi Caccioppoli

Pietro

Don Simplicio

Emilia

Leonardo

Leo

PCI Leader

Antonio Alcamo

PCI Leader

Gentleman (as Franco Iavarone)

Ferdinando, a journalist

PCI Senator

Biondino
