Gorbaciof

Gorbaciof is a 2010 Italian drama film directed by Stefano Incerti, who co-wrote the screenplay with Diego De Silva. It premiered out of competition at the 67th Venice International Film Festival.

Set in Vasto, a multicultural neighborhood near Naples' train station, the film follows a withdrawn man named Marino Pacileo. A cashier at Poggioreale Prison, he is nicknamed "Gorbaciof" because a birthmark on his forehead recalls the Soviet leader Gorbachev. A taciturn gambling addict, he meets Lila, the daughter of a Chinese restaurant owner, at a poker table in the back room of the restaurant. Although they share no common language, a quiet bond forms between them. When Gorbaciof hands over a large sum to clear her father's debts, he sinks into debt himself and must take on a dangerous job so the two can flee the city. With glances replacing dialogue, the film paints a realistic portrait of Naples' outskirts.