Life as It Is (2003)

6.7/10 118 min Drama

Overview

A wealthy dentist who spends the weekend wargaming with friends provokes a dangerous reaction from his wife, who slips a real gun among the fake ones. An old couple turns to child kidnapping to cover their gambling debts. A young librarian saves the mother of the kidnapped children and confesses her long-standing love for her, expressed through anonymous letters that sustained each other's lives. A college professor who captivates his students with lectures on what is truly important in life finds himself as usual lonely and forgotten on his birthday. A mosaic of souls searching for the meaning of life.

Cast

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Paola

Alberto Gimignani

Paolo

Alessandro Haber

Beppe

Lorenza Indovina

Laura

Daniele Liotti

Max

Maddalena Maggi

Fiorella

Tony Musante

Professore

Stefania Rocca

Giorgia

Stefania Sandrelli

Meri

Claudio Santamaria

Marco

Primo Reggiani

Figlio di Beppe

Hristina Pappa

Babysitter

Massimo Antonio Rossi

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