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Loose Cannons is a 2010 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Ferzan Özpetek. The film tells the story of Tommaso (Riccardo Scamarcio), a young homosexual man from a traditional Italian family who is forced to come out to his family while trying to reveal a family secret. Tommaso is a successful aspiring writer who lives in Rome. He has an older brother named Antonio (Alessandro Preziosi) who is the heir to the family business, a successful pasta factory in Puglia. Their father (Ennio Fantastichini) is a stern and traditional man who expects his sons to carry on the family legacy, but when Tommaso is caught by his father in an intimate moment with another man, he is disowned and ostracized by his family.

Tommaso's mother (Lunetta Savino) has always known that her son was gay and had wished that he had the courage to come out to the family. Tommaso's sister, Elena (Nicole Grimaudo), is the only one who welcomes her brother's sexuality and wishes to help him reconcile with his family.

The story takes an unexpected turn when an old family secret is revealed during a dinner with the family. The secret involves the founder of the family business, Tommaso's great-grandfather, who had an affair with a young man and had a child with him. This child was hidden away and never acknowledged, and the family business was built on the lie that the founder was a faithful and loving husband to his wife.

Tommaso sees an opportunity to come out to his family and exposes the truth about his great-grandfather's affair. The revelation stirs up emotions and confusion, but also brings the family together in a new understanding and acceptance of each other. Tommaso is finally able to reconcile with his family, including his father, who sees the courage and strength it takes for his son to reveal his own truth.

Throughout the film, Tommaso struggles with his own identity and acceptance of himself, but also tries to understand the struggles of those who came before him. He learns valuable lessons about family, love, and acceptance and grows into a stronger and more confident person.

Loose Cannons is a heartwarming and engaging film that balances drama and comedy with a touching message of acceptance and forgiveness. The performances by the cast are superb, especially Riccardo Scamarcio, who brings a depth and vulnerability to the character of Tommaso. The film explores themes of tradition, family, and the struggles that come with being different in a society that values conformity. It's a film that will leave a lasting impression and is definitely worth watching.

Loose Cannons is a 2011 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2.