Italy, 1948. Young Rocco is growing up in Calabria, until one day his father Salvatore decides to leave to Belgium, where he strives to earn a lot of money by working in coal mines. Very soon he sends for his family. Rocco becomes a migrant overnight, with all the consequences this entails. Rocco wants to be like other youngsters, become someone and have a purpose in life. Against his father’s wish and better judgment he seeks an escape through music and love.
Rocco
Salvatore
Ida
Helena
Wanda
Young Rocco
Young Wanda
Young Helena
Renaat
Young Renaat
Tony Bruno
Mister Somers
Jacky
Hans Kumberger
Jos
Young Jos
Agent of the mine
Police Inspector #1
Police Inspector #2
Village policeman
Horst
Dino
Madame Cliquot
Luchino
Accordion teacher
Brother Martinez
School principal
Chairman Ministry
Renzo
Klaus
Gabor
Ward
Young Ward
Willy
Young Willy
Vito
Young Vito
Elio
Young Elio
Massimo
Iannis
Jean-Marc
Owner of the ballroom
Zio Vincenzo
Don Amadeo
Station conductor
Julia
Guiseppe
Matteo
Alfredo
Mr. Fiocchi