The American architect Kracklite arrives in Italy, supervising an exhibiton for a French architect, Boullée, famous for his oval structures. Tirelessly dedicated to the project, Kracklite's marriage quickly dissolves along with his health.
Brian Dennehy
as Stourley Kracklite
Chloe Webb
as Louisa Kracklite
Lambert Wilson
as Caspasian Speckler
Sergio Fantoni
as Io Speckler
Stefania Casini
as Flavia Speckler
Vanni Corbellini
as Frederico
Alfredo Varelli
as Julio
Geoffrey Copleston
as Caspetti
Francesco Carnelutti
as Pastarri
Marino Masé
as Trettorio
