The Cyclone

The Cyclone

Year: 1996

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: Italian

RomanceComedy

When five striking Spanish flamenco dancers arrive unexpectedly in a tranquil Tuscan village, the routine of accountant Levante, his family, and the local residents is turned upside down, as their passionate music and vibrant presence stir both hearts and daily life.

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1

Flamenco group arrives and stays at the Quarini home

A bus of flamenco dancers gets lost and their agritourism booking falls through. With no other accommodation available, they end up spending the night at the Quarini residence. Levante notices lead dancer Caterina and begins to fall for her.

Evening, June 1996 Quarini residence, Tuscany
2

Levante is drawn to Caterina

Levante is drawn to Caterina, the charismatic lead dancer, despite her volatile relationship with boyfriend Alejandro. He finds himself imagining a life beyond his routine existence.

Evening, June 1996 Quarini residence, Tuscany
3

Selvaggia begins a dalliance with Penelope

Selvaggia begins a secret dalliance with Penelope, one of the visiting dancers. Their liaison adds tension to the already crowded house and hints at Selvaggia's rebellious side.

Evening, June 1996 Quarini residence, Tuscany
4

Tour cancels and the group returns to Spain

The troupe's tour is canceled, forcing them to cut their Tuscany stay and head back to Spain. The unexpected visit unsettles the Quarini family and deepens Levante's fascination with Caterina.

Following day Tuscany, Italy
5

Farewell dinner in Florence turns awkward

During a farewell dinner in Florence, the mood grows awkward. Carlina, Levante's date, gets drunk and embarrasses herself and him, while Selvaggia's employer Isabella also stirs jealousy.

Evening of farewell dinner Florence, Italy
6

Caterina and Alejandro's breakup

Back in the hotel, Caterina and Alejandro fight and break up. Levante seizes the moment to offer Caterina solace and a possible escape from the drama.

Night after farewell dinner Florence, Italy
7

A kiss on a night walk

Levante takes Caterina on a late-night walk through Florence, and the pair acknowledge their mutual attraction with a kiss. The moment crystallizes the possibility of a future together despite the distance and complications.

Night Florence, Italy
8

Caterina leaves Italy

In the morning, Caterina must depart Italy despite Levante's pleas. The separation underscores the distance between them and the uncertainty of their future.

Morning Florence, Italy
9

Gino dies

During the interim, Levante's grandfather Gino dies, a personal blow that casts a shadow over the family and intensifies the sense of loss he carries forward.

Interim period
10

Levante moves to Spain

One year later, Levante moves to Spain to be with Caterina, signaling a decisive break with his previous life. The move marks the start of a real attempt at a shared future.

One year later Spain
11

A son named Gino

In Spain, Caterina and Levante welcome a son named Gino, honoring the late grandfather who died earlier and cementing the family’s new chapter.

One year later Spain

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