L'uomo sulla strada, also known as The Man on the Street, is a Italian drama film directed by Max Croci. The film follows Irene, who witnesses her father's death in a hit-and-run accident when she was 8 years old. Since then, she is haunted by the event and becomes a rebellious and introverted teen, often getting into trouble with the law.
Irene's mother tries her best to console her, but Irene's inconsolable grief drives her to obsessively seek justice for her father's death. She spends her teenage years combing through police records and news reports, trying to uncover the identity of the driver who killed her father. Meanwhile, she has become estranged from her classmates and peers, who see her as standoffish and strange.
One day, while walking down the street, Irene bumps into a man named Michele. Michele is the driver who hit and killed Irene's father, but Irene doesn't recognize him. Michele is guilt-ridden and decides to stay close to Irene, hoping to protect her from afar without revealing his true identity.
As they spend more time together, Michele finds himself developing feelings for the troubled teenager, who is just starting to open up. Irene starts to trust Michele and begins to see him as a confidant, opening up to him about her past and her goals for the future.
However, when Irene finally discovers Michele's true identity, she is devastated. Michele tries to explain himself and apologize for what he has done, but Irene is consumed with rage. The two are torn apart, and Michele must decide whether to turn himself in or continue to protect Irene.
L'uomo sulla strada is a heart-wrenching exploration of grief, guilt, and redemption. The film raises questions about the nature of forgiveness and the importance of second chances. The performances by the lead actors are powerful and emotional, and the film's intense emotional moments are expertly handled by director Max Croci.
