Shooting the Moon
14-year-old Siddharta, wise beyond his age, has to deal every day with his heroin-addict mother Silvia and an absent father. One day, his four-year-old sister Domitilla accidentally pricks her finger on one of Silvia's used needles without her noticing. Seeking advice on the Internet, Siddharta is told to have her tested for hepatitis and AIDS. Thus he embarks on a odyssey of medical bureaucracy and both kind and uncaring adults.
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Shooting the Moon
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 4, 1998
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Drama
User Score
65%
Original Title
L'Albero delle pere
Production Companies
Istituto Luce Cinecittà, 3 Emme Cinematografica, Dania Film
Director
Francesca Archibugi
Description
14-year-old Siddharta, wise beyond his age, has to deal every day with his heroin-addict mother Silvia and an absent father. One day, his four-year-old sister Domitilla accidentally pricks her finger on one of Silvia's used needles without her noticing. Seeking advice on the Internet, Siddharta is told to have her tested for hepatitis and AIDS. Thus he embarks on a odyssey of medical bureaucracy and both kind and uncaring adults.
