Myra Paci's film was in many ways, a surprise because it came unexpectedly. For a young director, Ms. Paci, shows a lot of talent in the way she has constructed the film and in the performances she gets from her actors.
The film presents the story of Gilda, a young woman getting over the death of her father. At the same time, it's revealed, accidentally, her father might have been involved with another woman. Her reaction is not typical, as she decides to go away to her grandparents in New York as a way to rebel against her mother. She also goes hoping to meet an actor who she has been obsessed with.
Getting to know this man proves to be a let down for Gilda. This young woman feels betrayed by all the men she had loved and suddenly realizes where she belongs and returns home to make peace with her mother, who Gilda has blamed, in a way, for all that has gone wrong in her life.
Susan May Pratt, is Gilda. Her performance seems effortless. Chris Noth is perfect as the egotistical Michael De Santis, the well known actor and the object of Gilda's love. Laila Robins, an extraordinary actress who works in the New York theatre extensively, brings an intelligent approach to Gilda's mother, who has also been betrayed by her husband. Mary Louise Wilson and Josef Sommer make brief appearances as Gilda's grandparents. Also, Michele Placido is seen as Giorgio.
