Nobody's Children (1951)

Guido, a marble quarry owner, finds himself in a heartbreaking romance with Luisa, the modest daughter of one of his workers. Their love leads to the birth of a son, but Guido's mother disapproves and takes drastic measures. She first sends Guido away, then orchestrates the kidnapping of their child, leaving Luisa devastated and believing the baby perished in a fire. This poignant tale explores the depths of love and the lengths to which a mother will go to thwart a relationship.