"Stubborn Fate" revolves around the complex and often turbulent dynamics within the Rambaldi family, helmed by the matriarch Carolina Rambaldi. Despite having three children, Carolina finds herself discontented with their respective life choices and achievements. Marcello, her eldest, is characterized by his laziness and lack of ambition, shirking responsibilities and contributing little to the family legacy. Lucrezia, on the other hand, embodies a dominant and overbearing personality; she is ambitious and lively, dedicating her energy to producing a television show but often clashing with family expectations. Cesare, the youngest, navigates the world as a sharp and sometimes spiteful sociologist, whose homosexual identity and caustic nature add further layers to the already strained family relationships.
As the family prepares for Carolina’s impending will, tensions mount over her intentions for the inheritance. Carolina surprises her children by stipulating that her property will be bequeathed exclusively to the child who is both married and has had a child within the last eighteen months. This condition sends the siblings scrambling to either solidify their personal lives or find loopholes to fulfill their mother's wishes. The stipulation not only tests their values and bonds with each other but also triggers underlying rivalries and conflicts, exposing the cracks in their familial ties.
Throughout the series, "Stubborn Fate" skillfully explores themes of family loyalty, ambition, identity, and societal expectations. Carolina's stringent criteria for inheritance serve as a catalyst for character development and dramatic confrontations. Each sibling's journey underscores their struggles with societal norms and personal desires, illustrating the broader narrative of a family at odds with themselves and the world around them. As the fate of the Rambaldi inheritance unfolds, viewers are treated to a compelling examination of how fate, choices, and stubbornness intertwine in shaping family destinies.
Main Cast of Stubborn Fate
Monica Bellucci
Lauretta Masiero
Crew of Stubborn Fate
Full backstage crew list →- Released May 28, 1992