The Flavor of Corn (1989)

The Flavor of Corn (1989)

1989-07-09 Italy 93 Min. PG-13
6.3 25 votes

Overview

Lorenzo, a handsome first-year professor in an isolated Italian village, falls under the spell of his most beguiling pupil, a dark-haired, starry-eyed 12-year-old named Duilio. As Lorenzo's relationship with his heartless girlfriend deteriorates, he finds himself walking the fields with his loving student. When their idyllic friendship is questioned by Duilio's suspicious stepmother, Lorenzo is brought to a crisis of conscience.

Cast

Lorenzo Lena is Lorenzo
Alba Mottura is Cecilia
Marina Vlady is Duilio's Stepmother
Duilio's Stepmother
Mattia Pinoli is Duilio's Grandfather
Duilio's Grandfather
Paolo Garlato is Duilio's Father
Duilio's Father
Elisabetta Barbini is Duilio's Grandmother
Duilio's Grandmother
Elena Barbalich is Adalgisa
Efisio Coletti is Headmaster
Headmaster
Maria Baldo is Teacher
Michele Pastres is Waitress