My Brother Is an Only Child

Accio and Manrico grow up as working-class siblings in Italy during the turbulent 1960s. Their close yet contentious relationship is marked by rivalry and differing ideals, foreshadowing their future conflicts.

Influenced by a market trader, Accio impulsively decides to join the Fascist party. Embracing the nickname 'Bully,' он seeks validation through this affiliation, worrying his brother Manrico and their sister Violetta.

Manrico and Violetta become alarmed when they overhear Accio listening to Benito Mussolini's speeches in his room. This moment highlights Accio's troubling political shift and deepens the concern for their family's values.

The siblings' rivalry grows as Manrico physically torments Accio, even submerging him in a barrel. Their home life becomes increasingly chaotic, encapsulating the discord of their differing political beliefs.

In a rebellious act, Accio runs away after realizing that their mother supports the Houses Party. This decision marks a pivotal moment in his journey, showcasing his desperation for change amidst family turmoil.

As they mature, Accio and Manrico engage in political movements; Accio with the Fascists and Manrico with the Communists. Their involvement is illustrated through vivid scenes of factory occupations and student protests.

Manrico's girlfriend, Francesca, forms an unexpected bond with Accio, who secretly desires her. This complicated relationship adds layers to the brothers' rivalry, as Accio doubts Manrico's loyalty.

Accio becomes involved with the wife of his imprisoned fascist friend, enjoying the luxuries she provides. This affair complicates his emotional landscape, leading to self-reflection on love and loyalty.

Accio undergoes a dramatic transformation as he renounces the Fascist party. The pivotal moment occurs when he tears up his membership card after witnessing the cruelty of party members vandalizing his brother's car.

After two years apart, Manrico reaches out to Accio, prompting a tense reunion at a café. Their meeting becomes chaotic when police arrive, intensifying the underlying tensions in their relationship.

Manrico's life ends tragically during a violent confrontation with authorities. As he tries to escape with Francesca, he tragically loses his life, highlighting the cost of their political struggles.

Following his brother's death, Accio takes decisive action by infiltrating a corrupt housing office. He seizes keys and records for the homeless, signaling his emergence as a person of purpose.

In the dead of night, Accio distributes housing keys to desperate families in need. This act symbolizes his newfound resolve to make a difference in the world, contrasting his previous choices.

The film concludes with a poignant reunion between Accio and his family. They gather alongside Manrico's young son, embracing both loss and hope for a brighter future, closing the chapter of their tumultuous journey.