A deeply disturbed and epileptic young man benignly decides to murder other members of his dysfunctional family for altruistic reasons.
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Social & External
Alessandro
Giulia
Augusto
Mother
Leone
Lucia
Bruna
Unknown Role
Ragazza alla Festa
Chambermaid
Tonino
The Boy
Ragazzo alla Festa
Doctor
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