

This series has a beautiful setting, some really thoughtful dialog and adequate performances. I feel her angst, and give her credit for conveying it convincingly. The actress has little acting experience, yet she seems real. Not that he is a conservative religious person, but he's a romantic. Actually, one male character mentions that he can't relate to how others casually go from lover to lover. Chemistry seems to stem from the push and pull of all that. Meanwhile we are turned off by the needy.


Is religion completely defunct in Italy? Doesn't anyone feel guilty anymore about hooking up? One thing that is made abundantly clear is that often we are attracted to people who resist us first, or who seem out of reach. It's as though romance is the focus of the universe. But heck, the values are a bit disturbing. There's plenty of character development and some genuinely tender moments. Hey, these love stories are handled delicately.
