Family Flaw (2002)
A runaway coffin, a conservative wedding, an eccentric older man, two transsexuals, the police and an adorable puppy, collide on a humorous and heartwarming journey through the picturesque South of Italy. The "unexpected" death of 103 year-old Rosa creates an awkward family reunion the evening before what was to be a lush and opulent wedding. Rosa's grand-daughter, Chiara Gammarota, is set to marry the son of a wealthy general, much to the excitement of her conservative father, Nicolo. Francesco, Nicolo's "eccentric" brother caused a town scandal when he revealed his homosexuality 40 years earlier. He has returned for the wedding-turned-funeral and the two polar opposites see each other for the first time in decades. Acting on the final wishes of their mother the conflicting brothers reluctantly embark on drive through the countryside to bury their mother in their hometown; forcing them to confront family secrets...
Cast
- Nino Manfredi - Francesco Gammarota
- Lino Banfi - Nicola Gammarota
- Carlo Cascone - Proietti
- Simone Corrente - Roberto (Nicola's son)
- Jayne Ashbourne - Helen
- Eleonora D'Urso - Chiara, figlia di Nicola
- Adolfo Margiotta - The Notary
- Claudio Gregori - pharmacist
- Ugo Fangareggi - Don Ugo
- Caterina Casini - Head physician
Screenplay
- Enrico Oldoini
- Luca Manfredi
- Silvia Napolitano (Screenplay)
- Alberto Simone (Screenplay)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Family Flaw about?
- A runaway coffin, a conservative wedding, an eccentric older man, two transsexuals, the police and an adorable puppy, collide on a humorous and heartwarming journey through the picturesque South of Italy. The "unexpected" death of 103 year-old Rosa creates an awkward family reunion the evening before what was to be a lush and opulent wedding. Rosa's grand-daughter, Chiara Gammarota, is set to marry the son of a wealthy general, much to the excitement of her conservative father, Nicolo. Francesco, Nicolo's "eccentric" brother caused a town scandal when he revealed his homosexuality 40 years earlier. He has returned for the wedding-turned-funeral and the two polar opposites see each other for the first time in decades. Acting on the final wishes of their mother the conflicting brothers reluctantly embark on drive through the countryside to bury their mother in their hometown; forcing them to confront family secrets...
- Who directed Family Flaw?
- Family Flaw was directed by Alberto Simone.
- Who stars in Family Flaw?
- Family Flaw stars Nino Manfredi, Lino Banfi, Carlo Cascone, Simone Corrente, Jayne Ashbourne, Eleonora D'Urso.
- How long is Family Flaw?
- Family Flaw has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Family Flaw?
- Family Flaw is a TV Movie, Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Family Flaw produced?
- Family Flaw was produced in Italy.