It is the early twentieth century. Peppino, Titina and Eduardo live with their beautiful young mother, Luisa De Filippo.

There is no father in the family. Or rather, there is one, hidden behind the role of “uncle”: Eduardo Scarpetta, the most famous, wealthy and acclaimed actor and playwright of his time.

Although Scarpetta never officially acknowledges his three natural children, he introduces them to the world of theatre from an early age.

When the great actor dies, his legitimate children divide up his estate... 
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