Passage to Paradise (1996)
Martha, an American lady who has lived in Italy for many years without ever learning the language; and Renato, twenty five years younger than Martha, who for all his life has been working odd jobs and has no place to call home. Martha's home is a house in Tuscany she has inherited from her grandfather. There she lived and brought up her children after an early divorce. Martha, who at times suffers from a sudden loss of memory, and her obsession with the large country home, has become a nuisance to her children. They have send their mother to a care center, and are trying to sell the house. We meet Renato when he has just taken on a job for a small detective agency that specializes in divorce cases. He is observing two lovers traveling together through Northern Italy when he meets Martha who has run away from the care center.
Cast
- Vittoria Belvedere - Serena
- Julie Harris - Martha
- Tchéky Karyo - Renato
- Tomas Arana - Harrison
- Mariano Rigillo - Lorenzo
Screenplay
- Fabrizio Bettelli (Story)
- Fabrizio Bettelli
- Antonio Baiocco (Story)
- Antonio Baiocco
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Passage to Paradise about?
- Martha, an American lady who has lived in Italy for many years without ever learning the language; and Renato, twenty five years younger than Martha, who for all his life has been working odd jobs and has no place to call home. Martha's home is a house in Tuscany she has inherited from her grandfather. There she lived and brought up her children after an early divorce. Martha, who at times suffers from a sudden loss of memory, and her obsession with the large country home, has become a nuisance to her children. They have send their mother to a care center, and are trying to sell the house. We meet Renato when he has just taken on a job for a small detective agency that specializes in divorce cases. He is observing two lovers traveling together through Northern Italy when he meets Martha who has run away from the care center.
- Who directed Passage to Paradise?
- Passage to Paradise was directed by Antonio Baiocco.
- Who stars in Passage to Paradise?
- Passage to Paradise stars Vittoria Belvedere, Julie Harris, Tchéky Karyo, Tomas Arana, Mariano Rigillo.
- What genre is Passage to Paradise?
- Passage to Paradise is a Comedy film.
- Where was Passage to Paradise produced?
- Passage to Paradise was produced in Italy.