Antonio Mombelli is content with his life as a primary school teacher in the small town of Vigevano. His wife, however, is ashamed of their humble circumstances and dreams of something better for their family. She insists he quits his job, gives up on his pension, and opens a small shoe factory.

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Cast

Alberto Sordi

Maestro Mombelli

Claire Bloom

Ada

Guido Spadea

Nanini

Piero Mazzarella

Bugatti

Ezio Sancrotti

Mombelli's brother-in-law

Nando Angelini

Joris Muzio