An award-winning comedy about a displaced Italian grandfather (Nonno), yearning for Naples, but living with his son’s family in suburban Sydney. His only real ally in life is his teenage grandson, Nick, who helps his nonno in a scheme to rescue his old friend, Gennaro, from the Sunnyside Rest Home. (English subtitles)
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
302683
Language
Italian
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italians - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Italians - Australia
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Aging
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aging
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)