The Flavor of Corn (1989)

07/09/1989 (IT) • Drama • 1h 33m

Overview

Lorenzo, a handsome first-year professor in an isolated Italian village, falls under the spell of his most beguiling pupil, a dark-haired, starry-eyed 12-year-old named Duilio. As Lorenzo's relationship with his heartless girlfriend deteriorates, he finds himself walking the fields with his loving student. When their idyllic friendship is questioned by Duilio's suspicious stepmother, Lorenzo is brought to a crisis of conscience.

The Flavor of Corn (1989)

07/09/1989 (IT) • 1h 33m

Drama

Overview

Lorenzo, a handsome first-year professor in an isolated Italian village, falls under the spell of his most beguiling pupil, a dark-haired, starry-eyed 12-year-old named Duilio. As Lorenzo's relationship with his heartless girlfriend deteriorates, he finds himself walking the fields with his loving student. When their idyllic friendship is questioned by Duilio's suspicious stepmother, Lorenzo is brought to a crisis of conscience.

Top Billed Cast

Lorenzo

Marco Mestriner

Duilio

Cecilia

Bruno

Duilio's Stepmother

Duilio's Grandfather

Duilio's Father

Elisabetta Barbini

Duilio's Grandmother

Elena Barbalich

Adalgisa

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Status

Released

Original Language

Italian

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

italian

male homosexuality

couple

teacher student relationship

homoeroticism

lgbt

lgbt teen

gay theme

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