Luna

Nan
2h 22m
1979
6.3 /10 (111)

Between a mother and son. Between the delicate boundaries of love.

Overview

While touring in Italy, a recently-widowed American opera singer has an incestuous relationship with her 15-year-old son to help him overcome his heroin addiction.

Country : Italy, United States of America
Genre : Drama
Languages : Italiano, English
Released Date: 1979-08-29

Top Billed Cast

Jill Clayburgh

Caterina Silveri

Matthew Barry

Joe Silveri

Veronica Lazăr

Marina

Renato Salvatori

Communist

Fred Gwynne

Douglas Winter

Alida Valli

Giuseppe's Mother

Elisabetta Campeti

Arianna

Franco Citti

Man in Bar

Roberto Benigni

Upholsterer

Carlo Verdone

Director of Caracalla

Peter Eyre

Edward

Mustapha Barat

Mustafa (as Stéphane Barat)

Pippo Campanini

Innkeeper

Rodolfo Lodi

Maestro Giancarlo Calo

Sara Di Nepi

Concetta (as Shara Di Nepi)

Jole Silvani

Wardrobe Mistress (as Iole Silvani)

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