PLOT : Twenty-year-old Luigi Celeste lives with his mother, Licia, and his brother, Alessandro. Nearly a decade has passed since they last saw their father, Franco—a man whose presence once filled their home with fear, pain, and relentless abuse. Now consumed by anger and searching for belonging, Luigi is drawn into a violent far-right group that thrives on hatred, manipulation, and
oppression. But when Franco unexpectedly returns, his presence reopens old wounds, reigniting trauma and threatening to unravel everything Luigi has built. This gripping tale follows Luigi and his family through the depths of despair and the fight for redemption—no matter the cost.
Francesco Costabile. Born in Cosenza, Italy, writer and director Francesco Costabile studied directing at the Centro
Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome. In 2001, Costabile wrote and directed the short film La Sua
Gamba. Over the years, Costabile started directing feature films, beginning with the 2009 documentary
L’abito e il Volto, about renowned Italian costume designer Piero Tosi. In 2013, Costabile co-directed La
Carrera, a musical documentary exploring the Holy Week traditions in Sardinia’s North Coastline.
Costabile’s most well-known work is the 2022 true crime drama-thriller Una Femmina: The Code of
Silence. Most recently, Costabile wrote and directed Familia (2024), a gripping family drama thriller that
delves into themes of trauma and resilience.
Length 2h 0min
Year 2024
Cast
Francesco Gheghi, Barbara Ronchi, Francesco Di Leva,
Distribution True Colours
Production Tramp Limited, Indigo Film, O' Groove