My Brilliant Friend

Lila, resenting her husband, returns from her honeymoon and resumes her close friendship with Elena.

A photo of Lila on her wedding day is displayed in town and generates admiration and gossip both inside and outside the neighbourhood.

Lila still holds a grudge against Stefano, who has entered into a partnership with the Solaras, despite starting a new job in his grocery store.

Elena agrees to go on holiday with Lila insisting they go to Ischia as she knows Nino Sarratore will also be on the island.

The group of five becomes four when Pinuccia returns to Rino, and it's clear that Nino has caused an irrevocable rift in Elena and Lila's friendship.

Following their holiday, Elena concentrates on her studies, while Lila tackles problems of an entirely different nature.

Returning to Naples for the Easter holidays, Elena realises how much she and her old neighbourhood have changed, especially Lila who is absorbed by her role as a mother.

As Elena's graduation approaches, a spark of creativity gives birth to her first novel before returning to Naples where she finds Lila forging a new life as a factory worker.