Direct link to watch the 1998 Italian film “The Second Wife” (La Seconda Moglie), is available at the end of this post.
Movie Summary
“The Second Wife” is an Italian drama-romance film set in the early 1960s. The story revolves around Anna, a young, single mother who marries Fosco, an older, somewhat crude truck driver. She moves with her infant daughter, Santina, to Fosco’s rural Tuscan village, where he lives with his sensitive teenage son, Livio, from his previous marriage.
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Fosco is involved in a side business of robbing Etruscan graves for relics to sell to art dealers. When he is caught and imprisoned for theft, Anna finds herself in a difficult situation. During this time, a passionate and forbidden romance develops between Anna and her handsome stepson, Livio, as they are drawn together by circumstance and shared vulnerability. The film explores the complexities of this relationship and its emotional consequences.
Star Cast
- Maria Grazia Cucinotta as Anna
- Lazar Ristovski as Fosco
- Giorgio Noè as Livio
- Jessica Auriemma as Santina
- Patrizia Corti as Fernanda
- Sergio Pierattini as Zio Moreno
- Stefano Abbati as Zio Umberto
Bold Scenes
The film includes explicit scenes depicting the sexual relationship between Anna and her stepson, Livio. The “boldness” of these scenes lies in the portrayal of this taboo and transgressive affair, which is central to the film’s dramatic narrative.
Reviews mention the portrayal of Maria Grazia Cucinotta’s voluptuous figure, though one review also notes she is “full dressed” in the movie, suggesting the focus is more on the narrative of the forbidden relationship rather than gratuitous nudity.
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Availability
“The Second Wife” (La Seconda Moglie) appears to have limited streaming availability.
- Prime Video: It was previously available on Prime Video (as “La Seconda Moglie (MIRAMAX)”), but is currently listed as “unavailable due to expired rights.”
- Dailymotion: Some full versions of the movie, including those with English subtitles, can be found on Dailymotion. These might be unofficial uploads.