Dstarts tonight (at 9.30pm). Rai 1 Roberta Valente notary in Sorrento, new protagonist of Vincenzo Pirozzi’s fiction played by Maria Vera Ratti (Enrica de Commissioner Ricciardi). The woman, with a bob, bangs and glasses that are somewhat reminiscent of the character of Amelie, she is angular and not inclined to listen to those around her.
His closure towards the world is a form of self-defense due to the loss of his parents at just 5 years old. This is why she experiences control anxiety which leads her to plan every aspect of her life. The encounter with the colorful Sorrento and with people like Ledaa radiant waitress, and the young fisherman Vito, will help her take important steps towards change. Alessia Palumbo, creator of the series, defines it as “a female story with a Disney touch”.
Roberta Valente notary in Sorrento TV series: first episode plot and previews, when it airs on Rai 1 and RaiPlay
The series tells the story of Roberta Valente (Maria Vera Ratti). The determined and edgy young professional, after obtaining one of the best results in the notary competition, decides to return to her hometown. In Sorrento she meets her aunts who raised her and her longtime boyfriend, Stefano (Alessio Lapice), with whom he is planning to marry. His entry into the notary Carrano’s office marks the beginning of his career: a new environment, made up of balances to conquer, colleagues to get to know and rules to learn. Also waiting for her is a stern assistant who is not inclined to compromise.
Outside the work environment, Roberta immerses herself in city lifeforming bonds with people very different from her, such as Leda (Flavia Gatti), a direct and energetic bartender, and Vito (Erasmo Genzini), a young fisherman. The first case he deals with concerns a complicated inheritance linked to a daughter he never recognizedbecomes a test that will highlight his intuition.
Maria Vera Ratti and Alessio Lapice in “Roberta Valente notary in Sorrento”. (Courtesy press office)
In the second episode of the series, produced by Rai Fiction and Rodeo Drive, entitled 48, Dead man speakingRoberta’s life enters a more complex phase. As the wedding day approaches, an unexpected event undermines the certainties built up to that moment, forcing her to reconsider choices and priorities.. The past comes back to make itself felt just when the future seems clear. At the same time, Stefano is struggling with an important decision: to break away from the family business to embark on a new path. Between personal tensions and new professional responsibilities, the notary thus finds herself having to maintain a difficult balance.
Roberta Valente notary in Sorrento: Maria Vera Ratti and the cast
«Roberta is determined, strong, edgy, listening to herself and not to the people around her – says the actress de Commissioner Ricciardi – sets a goal and chases it until you reach it. When he returns to Sorrento he begins to open his eyes: he meets Vito and Ledapeople who will move her from the depths and make her change course.” Alessio Lapice, the Calogiuri in Imma Tatarannireturns to TV as Stefano, Roberta’s boyfriend. He is the classic wealthy boy caged by his family who dreams of building his own business. The wedding date is getting closer, but maybe he isn’t ready.
Maria Vera Ratti. (Courtesy press office)
«Leda is explosive and a river in flood – this is how the actress Flavia Gatti describes her – is apparently safe, but has shadows that she carries with her from childhood: she was abandoned by her parents and lived in an orphanage. He sees the world in his own way. Leda and Roberta seem to be poles apart, but a common thread ties them together». Vito (Erasmo Genzini), Leda’s ex, a fisherman who divides his time between a thousand odd jobs to support his family since his father became invalid. He has a frank and gruff character, but a big heart.
Sorrento, location of the series
One of the central elements of the series is the choice of locations. The drama was filmed between Sorrento, the Sorrento peninsula and various areas of the coast. «Sorrento is a fundamental element of this story – declared director Pirozzi – the city is not just a postcard, but a real character which, with its warm light and bright colours, acts as a counterpoint to the internal rigidity of the protagonist, creating a visual contrast between the order that she tries to impose on herself and the unpredictable vitality of the context that surrounds her”.
The acronym A stone’s throw from the sea signed by Giusy Ferreri
Giusy Ferreri sings the opening theme of the series. The title of the song, written by Matteo Buzzanca, is A stone’s throw from the sea. «A song that I interpreted with great enthusiasm», wrote the singer on social media. It is the title track of the soundtrack of Roberta Valente notary in Sorrento. Matteo Buzzanca is also the composer of the original music for the drama, which take inspiration from Mediterranean sounds and inflections. Other songs include Chill’ ca core vo (Thagenio), Who knows what there is (Veronica Simioli) e The naivety (Manitoba).
