Parthenope, born in the sea near Naples in 1950, is beautiful, enigmatic, and intelligent. She is shamelessly courted by many. However, beauty comes at a cost.

Cast

Celeste Dalla PortaParthenope

Stefania SandrelliParthenope (old)

Gary OldmanJohn Cheever

Silvio OrlandoDevoto Marotta

Luisa RanieriGreta Cool