Professor Mori (Fabrizio Bentivoglio) is proud to be a new father, but his young wife, Vittoria (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi), cannot breast-feed the child, let alone care for it emotionally. Professor Mori hires illiterate peasant girl Annetta (Maya Sansa) to serve in their household as a wet nurse and nanny. Annetta is a natural caregiver, but she must abandon her own infant when she fills the position. Her presence in the house soon causes problems between the professor and his wife. Wikipedia
Professor Mori (Fabrizio Bentivoglio) is proud to be a new father, but his young wife, Vittoria (Valeria Bruni Tedeschi), cannot breast-feed the child, let alone care for it emotionally. Professor Mori hires illiterate peasant girl Annetta (Maya Sansa) to serve in their household as a wet nurse and nanny. Annetta is a natural caregiver, but she...