The Tearsmith

Summary

Based on the popular novel by Erica Doom , Netflix’sThe Tearsmithrelies on the strong suit of its shape to take the original characters to life . Directed by Alessandro Genovesi , the Italian - language romance come a generally alike story to the original account book , building on its themes of forbidden romance and harm . However , hand the differences between television and literature , The Tearsmith ’s cast is under redundant pressure to recreate the drama and heartbreak that made the novel an outside bestseller .

The Tearsmith Cast & Characters

Simone Baldasseroni

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Rigel Wilde

Caterina Ferioli

Nica Dover

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Sabrina Paravicini

Margaret Stoker

Roberta Rovelli

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The Tearsmith, directed by Alessandro Genovesi, follows adopted siblings Nica and Rigel as they navigate their emotions and unexpected bonds formed after a challenging upbringing in an orphanage.

Anna Milligan

Orlando Cinque

Norman Milligan

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Alessandro Bedetti

Lionel

Eco Andriolo

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Simone Baldasseroni as Rigel Wilde

Simone Baldasseroni is 25 years old

Actor : Both an completed worker and Isaac Bashevis Singer , Baldasseroni is also known by his alter ego , BIONDO . While his melodic career mainly cover hip - hop and R&B , Baldasseroni has already been involved in a miscellanea of act labor . The Tearsmithis just his latest ahead role , having antecedently topped the bill in project such asCinquanta km All’oraandCrazy For Football .

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Margaret Stoker in The Tearsmith

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Character : One ofThe Tearsmith ’s two main protagonists , Rigel Wilde ’s complex kinship with Nica is the main reservoir of drama in the story . After being favor at the pair ’s austere orphans' asylum , he struggle to adapt to adoption . This passage is made even more difficult by his touch towards Nica , which he sometimes struggles to joint .

Caterina Ferioli as Nica Dover

Caterina Ferioli is 20 years old

Actor : bear in Bologna , Italy , The Tearsmithmarks the act first appearance of Caterina Ferioli – a significant consequence , considering the prominence of her part . However , although her career is in her infancy , it ’s already apparent thatThe Tearsmithwill not be Ferioli ’s last on - sieve appearance . She is slat to appear in the approaching seriesBelcanto , a taut crime dramatic event set to come out later in 2024 .

Notable Movies & TV Roles : The Tearsmithis Ferioli ’s first major role .

Character : The other half ofThe Tearsmith ’s central relationship , Nica Dover adjusts more easily to life outside the orphanage than Rigel . Upon assist school for the first time , for case , she speedily have friends and wins protagonist , while Rigel struggles to settle in . However , despite the couple ’s tempestuous family relationship , Nica is inextricably cast towards Rigel , with volatile effect as the story develops .

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Sabrina Paravicini as Margaret Stoker

Sabrina Paravicini is 54 years old

thespian : Although Sabrina Paravicini is a successful author and director ( notably taking on both roles for the touching 2018 documentaryBe Kind ) , it is as an role player that she has been most fertile . Paravicini has had gamey - profile function in several popular Italian TV series , includingUn caso di coscienzaandI Hate Christmas . She has also feature in multiple film beyondThe Tearsmith , such asAlice and the Land That WandersandComunque Mia .

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The Tearsmith, directed by Alessandro Genovesi, follows adopted siblings Nica and Rigel as they navigate their emotions and unexpected bonds formed after a challenging upbringing in an orphanage.

Character : The austere and sadistic headmistress at Sunnycreek Orphanage , Margaret is one ofThe Tearsmith ’s principal antagonistic front . Despite physically and emotionally abusing almost all the children in her guardianship , Margaret is show to have a special favoritism towards Rigel . This results in its own complex psychological scarring , going a long fashion towards explain why he struggle to fit in beyond the orphans' asylum .

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Roberta Rovelli as Anna Milligan

Roberta Rovelli’s age is unknown

Actor : After a minor function in the 2003 Italian movieSenza freni , Roberta Rovelli has been most active since 2007 , appearing in over a twelve films and TV series . While her TV appearances have been limited to bit - part roles in production likeCamera CaféandZero , she has had several big flick parts . Her highlights admit Madre adottiva inI Am The Abyssand Amica di Francesca in 2015’sAlaska .

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Character : Although she takes a backseat to the chief teen romance , Anna Milligan is however pivotal in Rigel and Nica ’s history . As the twosome ’s adoptive female parent , she play a Brobdingnagian role in shaping their environment postal service - orphanage . As Rigel and Nica ’s human relationship intensifies , she also acts as a barrier to their romance , with tragical consequences .

Orlando Cinque as Norman Milligan

Orlando Cinque is 49 years old

Actor : Another ofThe Tearsmith ’s form who is best known for his work in Italian TV and film , Orlando Cinque has a distinguished career that goes back decades . Initially , he earned acknowledgment for gamy - visibility persona in the pop TV showsVento di PonenteandRomanzo Criminale , in which he made over 50 combine appearances . More late , however , Cinque has branched out into film , with deferred payment includingOn My Skin : The Last Seven Days of Stefano CucchiandInto The Labyrinth , as well as video strike likeUn’estate Fa .

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Character : Much like his married woman Anna , Norman act a subtle role in work Rigel and Nica ’s story . As the pair ’s adoptive founding father , he help provide a supportive model after the difficulty of life at Sunnycreek Orphanage . However , inevitably as the story becomes more complex , Norman finds himself forced to make difficult decisions .

Alessandro Bedetti as Lionel

Alessandro Bedetti is 21 years old

Actor : One of the most prolific performer inThe Tearsmith ’s young casting , Bedetti already has an telling resume . In addition to boob tube roles inNudesandDOC - Nelle tue mani , Bedetti has also featured in moving-picture show likeHeadshotandHai mai avuto paura?His coming role in Peacock ’s gladiator seriesThose About To Diealso proves that his vocation is going from military strength to strength .

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fiber : Second to the diabolical Margaret Stoker , Lionel is one of the most evil comportment inThe Tearsmith . Although it ab initio seems like he has romantic feelings towards Nica , his attention soon become toxic . This culminates in a dramatic finale , where Lionel turns from a side eccentric to an out - and - out scoundrel .

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Eco Andriolo as Adeline

Eco Andriolo is 25 years old

histrion : Despite a limited resume , Eco Andriolo has already featured in several prominent productions . AlthoughThe Tearsmithrepresents her moving-picture show debut , Andriolo has appeared in series such asBaby , Romanzo Siciliano , and most notablyThe New Popeopposite John Malkovich and Jude Law . In 2022 , she also star in the poor filmIl Provino , highlighting her tractability .

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role : Appearing both in flashbacks to the orphanage and as Nica and Rigel navigate adolescence , Adeline play a pivotal role in exhort Nica to elude the hamper of her past . Despite being separated after Nica ’s adoption , Adeline arrives at the Milligan ’s house to talk about suing Margaret over their time at Sunnycreek . Despite being initially reluctant , Adeline ’s plan sparks a change in Nica that has huge ramifications for the respite of the floor .

The Tearsmith Supporting Cast & Characters

Nicky Passarella as Billie : One of the first part Nica comes across after leave the orphanage , Billie helps her newfangled friend settle into school life story . Nicky Passarella is mainly recognize as an internet personality andThe Tearsmithis her first purpose .

Sveva Romana Candelletta as Miki : Another of Nica ’s school friends , Miki has a complex relationship with Billie . Candelletta has also appear in the short filmBurner of ShipsandFantasmagoria .

Antonio Ghisleri as Phelps : Another of the students at Rigel and Nica ’s novel schooltime , Phelps has a tense family relationship with Rigel , fight back him when he first arrive . The Tearsmithis Ghisleri ’s first notable role .

Cast

The Tearsmith , take aim by Alessandro Genovesi , follows take on siblings Nica and Rigel as they navigate their emotion and unexpected bonds formed after a thought-provoking upbringing in an orphanage .