Vermiglio

Set in an isolated mountain village in northern Italy during the final year of the Second World War, the story follows the arrival of Pietro, a soldier deserting his post. He finds refuge with the family of a local teacher, where he begins a romantic relationship with the teacher's eldest daughter. While the couple finds love, the stranger's presence disrupts the peace of the community and leads the family toward an unexpected and tragic fate.

Directed and written by Maura Delpero, this drama is a co-production between Italy, France, and Belgium. The ensemble cast features Giuseppe De Domenico as Pietro, Roberta Rovelli as Adele, and Tommaso Ragno as Cesare. The film had a budget of 5 million USD and earned 4 million USD at the worldwide box office.

Reception has been generally positive across different groups. On IMDb, the film holds a 6.9/10 rating based on 6,900 votes, while it has a 7/10 rating on TMDB from 335 votes. Film critics gave the movie a higher score of 8/10 based on 72 reviews.