Little Flames

– Tommaso, a quiet, thoughtful child of five, lives in a world of his own, conversing daily with three..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Original Name:
Piccoli fuochi
Little Flames (1985) - Also known as Piccoli fuochi

Tommaso, a quiet, thoughtful child of five, lives in a world of his own, conversing daily with three imaginary friends. Seemingly loved by his parents, Tommaso senses that their affections are superficial and he yearns for something more. Golino won a Globo d'oro for Best Breakthrough Actress for her performance in the film.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

13 Sep 1985

Language:

Italian

Director:

Peter Del Monte

Writer:

Peter Del Monte (story), Peter Del Monte (screenplay), Giovanni Pascutto (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Dino Jaksic, Valeria Golino, Carlotta Wittig, Mario Garriba

Plot:

Little boy Tommaso has several imaginary friends who like to play cruel pranks on the staff in his house. When new maid Mara arrives, Tommaso bonds with her, but his jealous imaginary friends devise the cruelest prank yet for her.

Awards:

3 wins & 4 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.9/10