Synopsis
In Bologna, a young Latin teacher seeks a spouse to continue his family's tailoring legacy. He unexpectedly falls for a vibrant blind woman, igniting a passionate romance that faces opposition from both sides.
Scores
Overall Score
41.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
19.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
54.6%
Review Aggregate
67.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 69% of 13 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, romantic, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedromanticemotionalfunnycharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neri Marcorè | 2003 | $108,000 | $185,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score71.0
RT critic review count14
Rotten Tomatoes audience score64.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes1,104
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $108,954 | $185,755 |
| International | 2003 | $2,973,242 | $5,069,054 |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $3,082,196 | $5,254,809 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $1,243,774 | $2,120,499 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $23,000 | $39,212 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $4,651,000 | $7,929,449 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $8,485,000 | $14,466,002 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $54,477 | $92,877 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $14,457,251 | $24,648,040 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $2,382,000 (est) | $4,061,051 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $1,400,000 (est) | $2,386,848 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $578,000 | $985,427 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $967,000 | $1,648,630 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $476,400 | $812,210 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $5,803,400 | $9,894,166 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $8,653,851 | $14,753,875 |
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