Drifters

Set in Rome, this romantic comedy drama follows Méte, a reflective man who becomes attracted to Belinda, the seventeen-year-old daughter of his father's fiancée. When Belinda moves into his apartment shortly before the upcoming wedding, the two half-siblings begin to develop a complicated relationship. While Belinda is characterized by a carefree teenage spirit, Méte is more responsible and contemplative, eventually becoming fascinated by her perspective on life. Throughout the story, Méte seeks support from his friends Damiano and Bruno.

The film was directed by Matteo Rovere and represents the first of three films he directed, followed by Italian Race and The First King. The screenplay was written by Rovere along with Laura Paolucci and Francesco Piccolo. The cast features Andrea Bosca in the lead role as Méte and Miriam Giovanelli as Belinda, with supporting performances by Claudio Santamaria, Michele Riondino, Asia Argento, and Sara Centola. Produced by companies including RAI Cinema and Fandango, the movie has a runtime of 111 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, as indicated by a 5.3 rating on IMDb from 1,100 votes and a 5.8 rating on TMDB based on 51 votes.