A Whole Life Ahead (2009)

  • NR
  • 11/21/2009 (CA)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 57m

Overview

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.

Paolo Virzì

Director, Story, Screenplay

Francesco Bruni

Story, Screenplay

Michela Murgia

Novel

Cast

Isabella Ragonese's headshot

Isabella Ragonese

Marta
Massimo Ghini's headshot

Massimo Ghini

Claudio
Valerio Mastandrea's headshot

Valerio Mastandrea

Giorgio Conforti
Micaela Ramazzotti's headshot

Micaela Ramazzotti

Sonia
Elio Germano's headshot

Elio Germano

Lucio 2
Sabrina Ferilli's headshot

Sabrina Ferilli

Daniela
Laura Morante's headshot

Laura Morante

Narrator (voice)
Giulia Salerno's headshot

Giulia Salerno

Lara

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