CinemaOSMovie · 2008 · 1h 57m

A Whole Life Ahead

66%(324)IMDbComedyDrama

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.

Directed byPaolo Virzì

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
IT
Released
March 28, 2008
Budget
$6,150,000
Revenue
$5,788,176
Studios
Medusa FilmMotorino AmarantoSky Italia

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Isabella Ragonese

Isabella Ragonese

Marta

Massimo Ghini

Massimo Ghini

Claudio

Valerio Mastandrea

Valerio Mastandrea

Giorgio Conforti

Micaela Ramazzotti

Micaela Ramazzotti

Sonia

Elio Germano

Elio Germano

Lucio 2

Sabrina Ferilli

Sabrina Ferilli

Daniela

Laura Morante

Laura Morante

Narrator (voice)

Giulia Salerno

Giulia Salerno

Lara

Edoardo Gabbriellini

Edoardo Gabbriellini

Roberto

Valentina Carnelutti

Valentina Carnelutti

Maria Chiara

Creative team
Directed by
Paolo Virzì
Paolo Virzì
Written by
Paolo Virzì
Paolo Virzì
Francesco Bruni
Francesco Bruni
Produced by
Paolo Virzì
Paolo Virzì

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