The family dynamic shifts dramatically when Fosco is arrested and imprisoned for robbing ancient Etruscan graves—a side activity he performs with a local group of friends. In his absence, Anna and her stepson Livio are drawn together. Despite her initial attempts to reject his advances, the two eventually embark on a passionate and forbidden romance. Key Cast and Crew Maria Grazia Cucinotta Lazar Ristovski Giorgio Noè Cinematography: Raffaele Mertes Critical Reception
Neutral catalog entry: The Second Wife (1998) — Drama. Runtime: 110 min. Directed by [Director]. Starring [Lead Actors]. A tense domestic drama about family secrets and shifting alliances after a remarriage disrupts a household's fragile balance.