Blessed Boys

Set in a sunny neighborhood in Naples, the story follows two close friends, Mario and Lino, who lead monotonous lives. Their strong bond is challenged when Lino's younger sister, Annaluce, begins performing miracles and gains a following as a living saint. As Lino feels alienated from his own home and seeks refuge with Mario, Mario realizes he has developed romantic feelings for his friend.

The film was directed by Silvia Brunelli, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Francesca Scanu. It was produced by Valentina Quarantini and Marco Luca Cattaneo through Rain Dogs Production. The main cast features Vincenzo Antonucci as Mario, Francesco Pellegrino as Lino, and Sophia Guastaferro as Annaluce, alongside Pina Di Gennaro, Gianfelice Imparato, and Sara Ricci.

Released on September 5, 2024, this Italian comedy-drama-romance has a runtime of 99 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 6.1 on IMDb based on 675 votes, while it holds a lower score of 4.3 on TMDB from 6 votes.