I'm Starting from Three (Io sto con gli ippopotami) is an Italian comedy film released in 1979 and directed by Italo Zingarelli. The film stars two popular Italian actors, Terence Hill and Bud Spencer, in the lead roles.
The story follows Gaetano (Terence Hill), a young man from Naples, who decides to leave his life behind and travel to Florence to start anew. He stays with his aunt in Florence and meets Marta (Katia Clerici), a beautiful woman who becomes the love of his life.
Throughout the film, Gaetano experiences a series of comical incidents, including an encounter with an old friend from Naples, a mature aunt with her secret lover, a young American priest who tries to convert him, and a frustrated young man named Riccardino (Roberto Dell'Acqua), who longs to free himself from his overbearing mother.
Despite the obstacles, Gaetano decides to stay in Florence and become a father to Marta's unborn child, even though she won't disclose the identity of the baby's father. The film ends with Gaetano, Marta, and her baby happily living together.
I'm Starting from Three was a big box office success in Italy and remains a popular classic among fans of Italian cinema. The film features the trademark humor, action, and friendship that made Terence Hill and Bud Spencer household names around the world.
