My Brilliant Friend 1
2018-11-18 | Drama | 8 episodes4 Seasons
Episode
Le Bambole (The Dolls) (2018)
The disappearance of her old friend, Lila Cerrullo, causes 60-year-old author Elena Greco to reflect on the early days of their friendship in 1950s Naples, when Elena and Lila are two very different girls at the top of their class. When the girls discover the lair of Don Achille, a criminal figure who controls the neighborhood, they decide to confront him.
Directed By
- Saverio Costanzo
Writer
- Laura Paolucci
I Soldi (The Money) (2018)
As fourth grade draws to an end, Elena and Lila fight with their families for the chance to continue their education. Later, a trip out of town becomes a day Elena will never forget, and a death changes things in the neighborhood forever.
Directed By
- Saverio Costanzo
Writer
- Francesco Piccolo
Le Metamorfosi (The Metamorphoses) (2018)
Now a teenager, Elena grapples with the onset of puberty, her studies, and her friendship with Lila, who now works in her family's shoe-repair store. After a library awards ceremony reveals what Lila has been keeping secret, Elena learns what her friend's grand plans might be. Lila takes a stand against the dangerous Solara brothers.
Directed By
- Saverio Costanzo
Le Smarginatura (Dissolving Margins) (2018)
Entering high school, Elena vows to stay ahead of Lila, academically and romantically. Lila eschews a parade of suitors vying for her affection, choosing instead to focus on her ambitions in the shoe shop. Promising a better future for the neighborhood, Stefano Carracci invites Elena, Lila and their families over for New Year's Eve, but things take a dark turn.
Directed By
- Saverio Costanzo
Le Scarpe (The Shoes) (2018)
Elena grows tired of Gino, while Lila rejects two potential suitors at a cost. A rare outing into the city turns violent. Elena worries about not being there for Lila after accepting an invitation to spend the summer away from the neighborhood and her family.
Directed By
- Saverio Costanzo
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