Rough sea

Rough Sea is an existential noir focused on the relationship between Daniela and Massimo. Daniela deals with the trauma of her past, while Massimo, a talented pianist known as Golden Hands, hides dark secrets. After meeting by chance during winter at a beach club in Lazio, the two form a connection that gives them hope for a better future. However, as they find comfort in one another, unresolved issues from their previous lives return to disrupt their progress.

The film was directed and written by Roberto Cimpanelli and produced in Italy by RAI Cinema, Masterfive, Armosia Italia, and Life Cinema. The cast features Eduardo Scarpetta as Massimo and Beatrice Fiorentini as Daniela, with supporting roles played by Antonio Bannò, Eva Cela, Rosa Diletta Rossi, and Pierluigi Gigante. The movie has a runtime of 100 minutes and was released on September 8, 2026.