Sweetheart (IS2026)
全心暑假 (IS2026)
6.6/10 Good 85 votes
- Released
- 12 Oct 2026
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Original title
- Gioia mia
- Language
- it
The verdict
Audiences rate it 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB across 85 votes — a solid score. It is not currently playing in Hong Kong cinemas. 92 minutes.
What it is about
Young Nico is a tech-savvy, hyper-connected kid. When his babysitter takes time off to get married, he is forced to spend the summer holiday in Sicily with his solitary, religious, and eccentric aunt. In a world without Wi-Fi, navigating the gap between modernity and the past, speed and slowness, Nico stares at the portrait of Jesus on the wall, explores his aunt’s past, and shares secrets with the girl next door. He gradually learns to find joy in his own company, ultimately forging an unexpected bond with his aunt that neither knew they needed.
Locarno Film Festival - Filmmakers of the Present: Special Jury Prize and Best Performance
David di Donatello Awards: Best Actress and Best New Director
What to expect
A 92-minute Italian drama that drops a hyper-connected kid into a Sicilian summer with no Wi-Fi and an aunt he barely knows. The movie picked up the Special Jury Prize at Locarno and won Best Actress and Best New Director at the David di Donatello Awards. Audience scores sit at 6.6/10 from 85 votes. It opens in Hong Kong on 12 October 2026 with English subtitles. The certificate is not yet announced, so confirm age suitability with the cinema. This is likely a limited release — check showtimes before heading out.
Cast
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Marco Fiore
Nico -
Aurora Quattrocchi
Gela -
Martina Ziami
Rosa -
Camille Dugay Comencini
Violetta - Concetta Ingrassia Mariula
- Renata Sajeva Lia
- Rosaria Oddo Renata
- Clara Salvo Masuccia
Crew
- Director Margherita Spampinato
- Writer Margherita Spampinato
- Original Music Composer Alice Zecchinelli
- Director of Photography Claudio Cofrancesco
- Editor Margherita Spampinato
- Producer Benedetta Scagnelli
- Producer Alessio Pasqua
- Producer Gianluca Arcopinto
Common questions
- How long is the movie?
- 92 minutes.
- What language is it in, and are there subtitles?
- Italian, with English subtitles.
- Is it suitable for children?
- The certificate hasn't been announced yet. Check with the cinema.
- Is it showing in IMAX?
- No IMAX release is mentioned, so expect standard format only.