Now a teenager, Elena grapples with the onset of puberty, her studies, and her friendship with Lila, who now works in her family's shoe-repair store. After a library awards ceremony reveals what Lila has been keeping secret, Elena learns what her friend's grand plans might be. Lila takes a stand against the dangerous Solara brothers.
Guest stars
Antonio Milo
Silvio Solara
Alessio Gallo
Michele Solara
Federica Sollazzo
Pinuccia Carracci
Eduardo Scarpetta
Pasquale Peluso
Giovanni Amura
Stefano Carracci
Gennaro De Stefano
Rino Cerullo
Dora Romano
Miss Oliviero
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Valeria Ascione
Elena's middle school teacher
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Sergio Dragonetti
Janitor elementary school
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Giorgia Mongiello
3rd Child Scanno
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Massimo Santoro
Priest
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Simona Volpe
Sewing shop owner
All episodes — Season 1
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S1 E1The Dolls
Nov 27, 20186.756 min
The disappearance of her old friend, Lila Cerrullo, causes 60-year-old author Elena Greco to reflect on the early days of their friendship in 1950s Naples, when Elena and Lila are two very different girls at the top of their class. When the
S1 E2The Money
Nov 27, 20186.963 min
As fourth grade draws to an end, Elena and Lila fight with their families for the chance to continue their education. Later, a trip out of town becomes a day Elena will never forget, and a death changes things in the neighborhood forever.
S1 E4Dissolving Margins
Dec 4, 20187.952 min
Entering high school, Elena vows to stay ahead of Lila, academically and romantically. Lila eschews a parade of suitors vying for her affection, choosing instead to focus on her ambitions in the shoe shop. Promising a better future for the
S1 E5The Shoes
Dec 11, 20187.855 min
Elena grows tired of Gino, while Lila rejects two potential suitors at a cost. A rare outing into the city turns violent. Elena worries about not being there for Lila after accepting an invitation to spend the summer away from the neighborh
S1 E6The Island
Dec 11, 2018859 min
On the island of Ischia, Elena runs into the Sarratore family, reigniting her childhood crush on Nino, who is at odds with his father, the charming Donato. Back in Naples, Lila's resistance to Marcello's pressing courtship reaches a breakin
S1 E7The Fiances
Dec 18, 20187.760 min
Elena returns to Naples to find Lila has made a romantic connection with Stefano, despite the looming presence of Marcello. As Lila embraces a more glamorous life at Stefano's side, Elena warns her about what people are saying around the ne