A Whole Life Ahead
2008•1h 57m•6.6•Released
ComedyDrama
25-year-old philosophy major Marta faces the ugly truth for many young Italians — a complete lack of career opportunities. While babysitting for single mother Sonia, she starts to work as a telemarketer, experiencing first-hand the fanatical and exploitative rat-race culture pushed on employees while quickly rising through the ranks of the company. Around her revolve people like delusional supervisor Daniela, her womanizing boss Claudio, fragile coworker Lucio "2", and well-meaning but inconsistent union rep Giorgio.
Director
Paolo Virzì
Writer
Francesco Bruni, Paolo Virzì
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$6M
Languages
Italian
Studio
Medusa Film
Cast
Isabella Ragonese
Marta
Massimo Ghini
Claudio
Valerio Mastandrea
Giorgio Conforti
Micaela Ramazzotti
Sonia
Elio Germano
Lucio 2
Sabrina Ferilli
Daniela
Laura Morante
Narrator (voice)
Giulia Salerno
Lara
Edoardo Gabbriellini
Roberto
Valentina Carnelutti
Maria Chiara
Caterina Guzzanti
Fabiana
Elena Arvigo
Giorgio Conforti's wife
Paola Tiziana Cruciani
Sonia's mother
Raffaele Vannoli
Claudio's assistant
Mary Cipolla
Marta's mother
Production
Company
Medusa Film
Company
Motorino Amaranto
Company
Sky Italia
Producer
Paolo Virzì
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