Peripheric Love

Maria, a deeply religious Mexican migrant, and her Italian husband Giorgio have a close bond. But with Giorgio working as a night guard and Maria as a housekeeper and nanny for the family of Giorgio’s employer, they rarely see each other. Both long to have children of their own, but Giorgio is sterile. When Maria unexpectedly becomes pregnant, she doesn’t dare to tell Giorgio for fear that he might suspect infidelity. This silence is a strain on their relationship.

Torn between doubts and desire, they both look elsewhere for tenderness. Maria seeks comfort in the church and feels attracted to the young priest Salvatore. Giorgio, increasingly pressured by Maria’s insistence on having his infertility re-evaluated, feels that only the transsexual prostitute Arlette understands him. Fascinated by the unknown, both drive their feelings into the depths of love.

Cast

Maria

Iazua Larios

Giorgio

Fabio Troiano

Arlette

Christina Rosamilia

Salvatore

Alessio Lapice

Laura Brandt

Ursina Lardi

Andreas Brandt

Bruno Todeschini