Natale a New York

Once a penniless pianist, Camillo has gained wealth through marriage but remains emotionally torn by his past love for Barbara. He lives a comfortable life with Milena and their daughter Carlotta, yet secretly pursues Barbara. Bound by a prenup demanded by his father-in-law, he risks losing his fortune if he acts on his impulses.

Milena is Camillo's wealthy wife who enjoys a luxurious life. She navigates the tension of her husband’s lingering feelings for Barbara while preserving her own security. Her fortune and social status influence how she responds to potential infidelity within their marriage.

Barbara is a beautiful, uneducated Roman woman who rekindles a past romance with Camillo. She is married to Claudio Ricacci but maintains an illicit affair with Lillo, creating a dangerous love triangle. Her choices are driven by passion and a desire for affection beyond wealth and status.

A wealthy doctor who is Barbara's husband and is secretly involved with Carlotta. His attraction to Camillo's daughter adds dangerous tension to the relationships within the social circle. His actions reveal how desire can collide with duty in affluent circles.

Carlotta is the daughter of Milena and Camillo, a focal point around whom adult relationships swirl. Her presence heightens the stakes of the romantic entanglements and forces other characters to confront loyalty and responsibility. She navigates the holiday chaos while growing up amid adult schemes.

Filippo is Dr. Severino Benci's assistant sent to New York to deliver a rare parchment and to marry. He is drawn into Francesco and Paolo's delinquency, and he falls in love with Sylvia during a psychedelic episode. He ends up covering for the others and lies to Dr. Benci about his son's supposed achievement.

Francesco is a pleasure-loving slacker who hosts large parties, indulges in drugs, and embodies a carefree, reckless youth. He drags Filippo into mischief and contributes to the web of deception that unfolds in New York. His carefree attitude clashes with the seriousness of the others' schemes.

Paolo is Francesco's cousin and fellow underachieving student who coaxes Filippo into trouble. He helps propel the deception and party atmosphere, amplifying the holiday chaos. His actions reflect a reckless, youth-driven appetite for mischief.

Sylvia is a college cheerleader who becomes Filippo's love interest during a party. She embodies youthful flirtation and a sense of innocent romance amid the film's entanglements. Her involvement adds a playful energy to the story's romantic dynamics.

A demanding doctor and father to Francesco, he sends Filippo to New York to deliver the parchment and to marry. He remains wary of his son's behavior and is intent on verifying the truth of the stories he hears. He embodies authority and expectation within a family driven by ambition.