Upper class Americans Noel and Meg Johnson have a twenty-six year old daughter named Clara Johnson. Clara suffered a head injury as a child which resulted in her being mentally disabled. Clara's mental capacity is equivalent to that of a ten year old. In many social situations, Clara's disability can be passed off as a simple joy of life. The issue of Clara's care has placed a strain between Noel and Meg, the latter who clings to the hope that one day Clara can lead a "normal... (Full plot summary below)
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Upper class Americans Noel and Meg Johnson have a twenty-six year old daughter named Clara Johnson. Clara suffered a head injury as a child which resulted in her being mentally disabled. Clara's mental capacity is equivalent to that of a ten year old. In many social situations, Clara's disability can be passed off as a simple joy of life. The issue of Clara's care has placed a strain between Noel and Meg, the latter who clings to the hope that one day Clara can lead a "normal" life. While on an extended vacation through Italy, Meg and Clara meet a twenty-three year old Italian named Fabrizio Naccarelli in Florence. Fabrizio is instantly smitten with Clara, who returns the affection. Always protecting Clara, Meg initially resists Fabrizio's constant measures to insinuate himself into their lives. But as Meg learns more about Fabrizio and meets his family, Meg begins to believe a marriage between Fabrizio and Clara is Clara's chance for that normal life, all the while not telling the Naccarellis of Clara's issue. This belief places a further strain between Meg and Noel, who still wants Clara placed in some sort of institution. Not having met the Naccarellis, Noel also believes they have ulterior motives in their actions. But what happens if the Nacarellis find out about Clara's disability?
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| User ReviewMargarita Rsuperb film , total feel of early 60's in Florence, george Hamiton before he became a thunderbird, lots of lovely scenes in florence, must see this again somehow !! |
| User ReviewJames HI saw "Light in the Piazza" late last nite on TCM...I first heard about it because of the Broadway show (which I wanted to see) a few short years ago. The movie is so beautiful, so sweet....and it shows that no matter what the obstacles, love can conquer all! I loved it! Oh yes, be prepared w/ some Kleenex for certain parts....you must see it to understand.... |
| User ReviewKatie RNot as completely beautiful or brilliant as the musical, but the story is still moving and timeless. |
| User ReviewValerie GAn absolutely beautiful story! I'd reccommend this film, the book, or the musical to anyone! |
| User ReviewSV GA wonderful and interesting story of a mother (de Havilland) and daughter (Mimieux) traveling in Europe and while on their stay in Florence the daughter (who has the emotional capabilities of a 10 yr old due to an old accident) begins to be courted by a handsome young Italian (Hamilton). The mother's struggle as to what to do and what is right for her daughter is the core of the story. The son's father is played wonderfully by Rosaano Brazzi. Excellent story with grand performances by all. |
| User ReviewCurtis JAn absorbing drama about a mother played by a very regal Olivia de Havilland, who has taken her gorgeous but mentally disabled daughter Clara, played by a stunning and delightfully charming Yvette Mimieux to Italy to escape her daughters ripening adult needs. In Florence they meet Fabrizio Naccarelli, a handsome young man (George Hamilton - who is a stunner too), and a romance develops between the two young people. Rossano Brazzi shows up as the charming and romantic Signor Naccarelli, Fabrizio's father who helps nudge Mrs. Johnson towards acceptance of the budding romance. Is Clara capable of an adult relationship? Can Mrs. Johnson relinquish control? Will love conquer all? Felt fresh despite it's age and the massive shift in sexual morality and the treatment of the disabled since the early 60's when this was made. |
| User ReviewAllan CClara(Yvette Mimieux) is mildly Mentally Challenged, exceptionally Beautiful,& becoming Highly Sexually Aware as she becomes a handful on a European Vacay with her Wealthy Mother(Olivia de Havilland).Clara is extremely popular with the European Men, & she finds the attention New & Exciting, but ohhhhh, what a challenge that turns out to be for her Prissy Momma.A Very Stunning Film |
| User ReviewTimothy BGreat movie. In the end I wondered if Fabrizio had something similarly wrong with him like Cara does. His father tells him not to tell her he is really 23 and his father did all the arranging of the marriage and he acts childish too, even eating the flower in the final scene. In the end, the mother never did tell the Naccarelli's something is wrong with Clara and she made a great decision. |
| User ReviewAshley HJohn Hamilton is a hottie in this one!!!!! And you cant go wrong with Rossano Brazzi!!! |
| User Reviewjay nThis is a feel-good movie. A delightful way to spend a couple of hours. |
