Eternity and a Day
Oct 23 1998
•2h 13m
•Drama
Famous writer Alexander contracts a terminal illness. He receives a letter from his wife describing a summer day 30 years ago, and leaves his seaside home to remember his past. This journey will allow him to wander between the past and the present, and encounter unexpected people, allowing him to collect unforgettable memories in the final moments of his life.
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Bruno Ganz
Alexandros
Fabrizio Bentivoglio
The Poet
Isabelle Renauld
Anna
Achileas Skevis
The Child
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