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The Flavor of Corn
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The Flavor of Corn

1989-07-09 · 93 min · ★ 6.3

Drama

Lorenzo, a handsome first-year professor in an isolated Italian village, falls under the spell of his most beguiling pupil, a dark-haired, starry-eyed 12-year-old named Duilio. As Lorenzo's relationship with his heartless girlfriend deteriorates, he finds himself walking the fields with his loving student. When their idyllic friendship is questioned by Duilio's suspicious stepmother, Lorenzo is brought to a crisis of conscience.

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Directors
Gianni Da Campo
Production companies
Antea Cinematografica, RAI, Award Films International
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lorenzo LenaLorenzo
Marco MestrinerDuilio
Alba MotturaCecilia
Egidio TermineEgidio TermineBruno
Marina VladyMarina VladyDuilio's Stepmother
Mattia PinoliDuilio's Grandfather
Paolo GarlatoDuilio's Father
Elisabetta BarbiniDuilio's Grandmother
Elena BarbalichAdalgisa
Efisio ColettiHeadmaster
Maria BaldoTeacher
Michele PastresWaitress

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