The political climate in Chile prompts the celebrated poet Neruda (Philippe Noiret) to seek sanctuary on a quiet Italian island, where his presence initially registers as a need for an additional mail carrier. Enter Mario (Massimo Troisi), a man with limited literacy but a strong desire to connect with the famous visitor and gain wisdom from him. At first, Neruda seems uninterested in interaction, but he eventually b…

This is a lovely Italian movie. I understand firsthand how difficult it can be for a man to find the right way to express his feelings when he's looking at someone he loves. Any man who’s experienced being in love knows that choosing the perfect moment and words to convey the depth and beauty of those emotions isn’t easy. It becomes even more challenging if you're naturally reserved or inexperienced with matters o…