Shooting the Moon
Originally released in 1998. Shooting the Moon is a drama film. directed by Francesca Archibugi.
Starring Valeria Golino, Sergio Rubini, and Stefano Dionisi
Synopsis
14-year-old Siddharta, wise beyond his age, has to deal every day with his heroin-addict mother Silvia and an absent father. One day, his four-year-old sister Domitilla accidentally pricks her finger on one of Silvia's used needles without her noticing. Seeking advice on the Internet, Siddharta is told to have her tested for hepatitis and AIDS. Thus he embarks on a odyssey of medical bureaucracy and both kind and uncaring adults.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Valeria Golino
as Silvia
Sergio Rubini
as Massimo
Stefano Dionisi
as Roberto
Niccolò Senni
as Siddharta
Francesca Di Giovanni
as Domitilla
Corrado Invernizzi
as Laboratory technician
Chiara Noschese
as Girl at test lab
Victor Cavallo
as Coso
Maria Consagra
as USL psychologist
Giuseppe Del Bono
as Toni
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà
- 3 Emme Cinematografica
- Dania Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shooting the Moon about?
14-year-old Siddharta, wise beyond his age, has to deal every day with his heroin-addict mother Silvia and an absent father. One day, his four-year-old sister Domitilla accidentally pricks her fing...
Who directed Shooting the Moon?
Shooting the Moon was directed by Francesca Archibugi.
How long is Shooting the Moon?
Shooting the Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Shooting the Moon released?
Shooting the Moon was released on September 4, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shooting the Moon?
The main cast of Shooting the Moon includes Valeria Golino, Sergio Rubini, Stefano Dionisi, Niccolò Senni, Francesca Di Giovanni.