The Hidden Child (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, The Hidden Child is a drama film directed by Roberto Andò, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. Gabriele Santoro is a Professor of Pianoforte at the Music Conservatory San Pietro a Majella who lives in a working-class area of the city. One morning, while shaving his beard, the postman buzzes at the intercom to tell him he has a package. Gabriele opens the door and, before greeting him, runs to rinse his face. In that short space of time, a ten-year-old child slips into his apartment and hides away. “The maestro” – as he’s called in his neighbourhood – only notices the stowaway late at night. And when he sees him, he recognises the intruder as Ciro, a child who lives with his parents and siblings on the top floor of his building. When asked why he has fled his home, Ciro refuses to speak. Nevertheless, the maestro instinctively decides to hide him in his home, setting Ciro’s enemies a uniquely difficult challenge.

Who’s in it. The Hidden Child stars Silvio Orlando as Gabriele Santoro, Roberto Herlitzka as Massimo Santo, Lino Musella as Diego and Giuseppe Pirozzi as Ciro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Hidden Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hidden Child page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Hidden Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.