Toxic Love

Set in southern Italy, this drama follows Mary, a young woman trapped in a harmful relationship with a criminal named Nunzio. While she wishes to leave, she is intimidated by the potential consequences of doing so. When Mary begins a romantic affair with Giulio, a riding instructor, she gains the strength to distance herself from Nunzio. Despite receiving warnings from her childhood friend Michele, who works with Nunzio, Mary chooses to pursue her love for Giulio. This betrayal leads Nunzio to plot a revenge against her.

The film was directed by Francesca Schirru, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Cesare Fragnelli. The production was handled by Altre Storie and the Apulia Film Commission. The main cast features Giulia Schiavo as Mary and Simone Susinna as Nunzio, alongside Antonella Carone, Antonio Orlando, Simon Grechi, and Domenico Fortunato. Audience reception has been mixed, with a rating of 6/10 on TMDB based on 23 votes and a lower score of 4.4/10 on IMDb from 122 votes.