Stories of Love That Cannot Belong to This World (2017) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2017 · 92 mins · Italian

Directed by

Francesca Comencini

Starring

Silvia Calderoni, Orietta Notari, Thomas Trabacchi, Valentina Bellè, Carlotta Natoli, Simonetta Solder

Claudia and Flavio, once deeply in love, find themselves separated and navigating the challenges of dating later in life. Claudia struggles to accept the end of their relationship and the prospect of a new beginning. Flavio, wanting to move forward, begins a relationship with a younger woman. As Claudia grapples with letting go, she unexpectedly reconnects with Nina, a former student, further complicating her emotional journey.