I’m Getting a Yacht

Piero is a dentist who lives apart from his wife Roberta. He plans a two-week vacation with his children Fiorella and Claudio by buying the boat Biba. On the voyage, he must improvise through a string of mechanical mishaps while keeping his family together.

Roberta travels from Milan to join her children and husband for a seaside vacation. She grapples with fear for the kids, emotional distance, and marital strains. Her decisions drive the reconciliation, even as she clashes with Piero over fidelity.

Attilio is a wealthy yacht owner among the Kabir's guests, embodying the social snobbery of the voyage. He is loyal enough to intervene and help the family when danger arises. His presence highlights class differences within the travel party.

Alessia is Piero's nurse and lover who asks for a career recommendation. Her presence creates a moral dilemma and heightens Roberta's insecurity. She serves as the catalyst for the conflicts surrounding fidelity.

Fiorella is the daughter of Piero and Roberta; her perspective on the parents' marriage adds emotional weight to the voyage. Her misinterpretation of events leads to crucial plot turns, including the sinking of the Biba. She remains a focal point of the family’s resilience.

Claudio is the other child, part of the family journey aboard the Biba. His actions accidentally trigger a crisis that tests his parents’ resolve. He participates in the adventure, contributing to the emotional crescendo of the story.

Casorati is the engineer who owns the Kabir, hosting the voyage and representing the luxury yacht scene. He serves as a backdrop to the social dynamics aboard the boat. His presence anchors the setting and contributes to the plot’s nautical mood.

One of two prison escapees who hijack the Biba, creating immediate danger for Piero and Roberta. They are eventually incapacitated by the couple, preserving the family’s safety.

The second escapee adds to the peril of the voyage, forcing the family to improvise under pressure. Their defeat signals a turning point in the voyage’s tension.

A port parking attendant who appears briefly, anchoring the scene to Civitavecchia’s harbor life. A minor but colorful character who helps set the travel mood.