Soap and Water

A school janitor in Rome pretends to be a priest to secure a job as a private tutor for a young top model. While the girl's parents are deceived by the ruse, the daughter quickly discovers the truth. Instead of exposing him, she uses the secret to force him into accompanying her on various excursions around the city. Over time, the relationship between the impostor and the teenager evolves into a gentle friendship and romantic feelings.

Directed by Carlo Verdone, this romantic comedy is the fourth film in a series of directorial works that includes Talcum Powder from the previous year. Verdone also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Franco Ferrini and Enrico Oldoini. The movie stars Verdone as Rolando and Natasha Hovey as Sandy Walsh, with a supporting cast that includes Florinda Bolkan, Elena Fabrizi, Glenn Saxson, and Michele Mirabella. Produced by Mario Cecchi Gori and Vittorio Cecchi Gori through Intercapital, the film has a runtime of 109 minutes. Audience reception is positive and consistent across platforms, with a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb based on 2,000 votes and a score of 6.7/10 on TMDB from 373 votes.