A woman considering running off with her lover abandons her husband and son, Prico (Luciano De Ambrosis), approximately four years of age, for three days, then returns for the boy's sake. Her boyfriend will not take "No" for an answer, however, "stalks" his mistress and tries to make her give in. Prico is witness to most of this, fears his mother will once more leave him, finds himself confused and having nowhere to turn as the adults around him prove consumed by only their own interests. Tragedy certainly awaits, but the question is "What form will it take?" A sad little film from renowned director Vittoria De Sica; a real winner for those who don't mind getting a bit depressed. De Ambrosis does an exceptional job. Recommended!

Warning (rated NR): adult themes.

1942; aka I Bambini ci guardano, Les Enfants nous regardent, The Little Martyr; in Italian with English subtitles; 85 minutes; Black & White; Luciano De Ambrosis, Isa Pola, Adriano Rimoldi, Giovanna Cigoli.