Olga e i suoi figli(1985)

Olga e i suoi figli is an Italian drama following a widow navigating motherhood and hardship. Recently bereaved, Olga works at the local general store while raising two children, including Michele, who lives with schizophrenia. Determined to keep her family together despite economic strain and the complexities of her son's mental illness, Olga balances grueling work with the emotional demands of caregiving. The series explores her quiet resilience as she fights to remain present and protective, confronting both the stigma surrounding mental health and the fragility of working-class life. It's a compassionate portrait of maternal devotion tested by circumstance and illness.