Stories from the Chestnut Woods

Plot Summary

In the mid-20th century, in a forested valley between Italy and Yugoslavia, a stingy widower befriends a young woman and helps her depart across the ocean to find there a better life. A chance encounter gives rise to a dreamy parable on loss, loneliness and the power of imagination.

Top Cast

Massimo De Francovich Mario Salamant

Ivana Roščić Marta

Giusi Merli Dora

Tomi Janežič Dr. Toni

Renzo Gariup Germano (voice)