Kiss Me Again

Carlo is the central figure edging toward divorce from Giulia, still haunted by the memory of their past and the ache of a love that persists. He negotiates betrayals and responsibility while managing a shop that he ultimately hands over to Adriano. His emotional pull toward Giulia complicates every decision, highlighting the tension between longing and obligation. Carlo embodies the conflict between desire and duty in a modern relationship.

Giulia has custody of their child and has lived with Simon for three years, yet she remains emotionally entangled with Carlo. She must balance her loyalty to Carlo with the demands of motherhood and independence. Her choices reveal the strength and vulnerability of a woman navigating a fracturing marriage. Giulia embodies resilience in the face of complex, long-standing love.

Anna is Carlo's younger lover whose relationship triggers a pregnancy and a pivotal shift in the group's dynamics. She recognizes that Carlo and Giulia remain in love and steps aside to avoid escalating the conflict. Her presence exposes the costs of desire and the limits of interfering in established relationships. Anna's arc centers on restraint and consequences.

Marco appears to be happily married to Veronica, yet a deep crisis undercuts the facade of contentment. He confronts infidelity rumors, late nights, and the pressure of fatherhood, ultimately agreeing to fertility checks that reveal deeper tensions. His journey tests the strength of his marriage and his willingness to confront uncomfortable truths. Marco embodies the strain of balancing desire with responsibility.

Veronica is married to Marco but embarks on an affair with Lorenzo and later confronts pregnancy with Lorenzo. Her choices push the couple toward a breaking point, yet she returns to Marco seeking reconciliation. Her arc explores female autonomy, desire, and the fear of losing a stable family. Veronica embodies the tension between personal happiness and marital duty.

Livia is the wife of Adriano, who later becomes involved with Paul. Her relationships intersect with the others, highlighting the complexities of loyalty and desire within a close-knit circle. She navigates love and betrayal while maintaining a position in the group’s intricate social web. Livia's arc centers on competing loyalties and the repercussions of crossing boundaries.

Lorenzo is a young artist who begins an affair with Veronica, fueling jealousy and further destabilizing relationships. His youth and artistic sensibility contrast with the more settled lives around him, highlighting the gap between impulse and commitment. Lorenzo's choices illuminate the dangers of impulsive romance within a mature social circle.

Alberto returns from a collegiate trip with friends and, after the upheaval of the group, heads for Brazil with only €2,300 in his pocket. His departure marks a search for distance and a new beginning beyond the circle’s entanglements. Alberto's calmer, pragmatic presence contrasts with the volatility of the others. He carries a sense of quiet resilience as he seeks escape.

Adriano is unemployed and, as a result, Carlo lets him take over his shop. His position in the group reflects the economic pressures that mirror the emotional turbulence around him. Adriano's situation provides a practical counterpoint to the relational drama, illustrating how financial stress intersects with personal life. He remains a steady, if imperfect, link within the circle.

Paolo is depressed and addicted to tranquillizers, and his relationship with Livia amplifies the group's moral conflicts. His eventual act of tragedy becomes a sobering pivot for everyone, forcing friends to face mortality and the consequences of their choices. Paolo's arc underscores the dark side of desperation within a tightly knit circle.