Achille’s monotonous routine of driving buses and singing at chaotic weddings takes a sudden turn following the death of his father, Ezio.
Shortly after the funeral, a young Eastern European caregiver named Sonia (or Kira in some promotional cuts) arrives to take care of his mother. Gentle, quiet, and wildly different from his turbulent wife, Sonia becomes the catalyst for Achille's sudden desire to completely uproot and change his life.
: Cafè (played by Italian parody singer Tony Tammaro). The Manager : Pennabic (played by Ascanio Celestini). Achille Tarallo
Instead of selling out massive stadiums or concert halls, the trio scrapes by performing at local wedding parties, eagerly awaiting the day Pennabic finally lands them their big break. 💔 A Turbulent Reality
Through this offbeat cast of dreamers and hustlers, director Antonio Capuano paints a highly stylized, operatic, and deeply Neapolitan portrait of chasing dreams against all odds. You can check out the full cast and crew credits on the Achille Tarallo IMDb page . Achille Tarallo (2018) - MUBI Achille’s monotonous routine of driving buses and singing
By day, he is an ordinary bus driver for the ANM, navigating the loud, chaotic, and colorful streets of the city. But by night, he sheds his transit uniform to pursue his true passion: becoming a legendary, smooth-singing crooner. 🎤 The "Tamarro Italiano" Trio
Achille is not alone in his quest for musical stardom. Together with his best friend Cafè and their highly questionable talent manager Pennabic, they form a musical act specializing in a self-styled genre known as "Tamarro Italiano". : Achille Tarallo (played by Biagio Izzo). : Cafè (played by Italian parody singer Tony Tammaro)
While Achille dreams of being a smooth romantic icon on stage, his domestic life is far from a love song.