Ciao, Mama
A son's return for his mother's funeral exposes the emotional cost of a family secret kept in the name of protection.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- intimate
- sincere
- quiet evening
- reflective viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The son returns home specifically for his mother's funeral.
The mother makes relatives promise not to tell her son about her illness.
The 77-minute drama focuses tightly on a son's return and the aftermath of his mother's death.
Films like Ciao, Mama, and why
The Farewell
Shared intimate family drama, bereavement, and emotionally restrained treatment of difficult personal revelations.
August: Osage County
Shared ensemble family conflict, illness-related secrecy, and intense domestic emotional realism.
Terms of Endearment
Shared mother son relationship, mourning, and poignant family-centered drama.
Movie Details
- Director
- Luca Perito
- Release Date
- 2025-06-24
- Runtime
- 77 min
- Rating
- 10.0 / 10 (1)
Cast
- Jeremy Luke
- Tom Martin
- Alessia Franchin
- Rebecca Radisic
- Lou Sandoval
- Luca Perito
- Johnny Wactor
- Emily Alabi
- Katie Keene
- Micah Joe Parker
Common questions
- What is Ciao, Mama about?
- A son's return for his mother's funeral exposes the emotional cost of a family secret kept in the name of protection.
- What is Ciao, Mama like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ciao, Mama as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ciao, Mama violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ciao, Mama.
- Which films are like Ciao, Mama?
- Films with a similar feel include The Farewell, August: Osage County, and Terms of Endearment.
- How long is Ciao, Mama?
- Ciao, Mama runs 77 minutes.
