A sugar-refinery worker flees his Northern Italy town after a woman refuses his marriage proposal.
Social & External
Aldo
Irma
Virginia
Andreina
Edera
Lina
Virginia's Father
Rosina
Unknown Role
Edera's Fiancé
Elvia
Fisherman (uncredited)
Donna Matilda (uncredited)
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