The Family Friend

Geremia, an elderly tailor and moneylender, leads a life of solitude in his rundown residence, sharing it only with his bedridden, contemptuous mother. His fixation on money is both unhealthy and compulsive; he manipulates the people around him by presenting himself as their "family friend." One day, he encounters a request from a man who seeks a loan to finance the marriage of Rosalba, his daughter. Upon laying eyes on the mesmerizing Rosalba, Geremia is instantly captivated and embarks on an unusual relationship with her - one might describe it as "beauty and the beast." As the story unfolds, we delve into a complex portrayal of human nature and its darker aspects through the lens of love, greed, and obsession.