A Whole Life Ahead

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.

Directed by Paolo Virzì

Top 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

L

Luisa Battaglia

Catena

Tatiana Farnese

Franca

V

Valeria Colangelo

Alessia, operator

V

Veronica Corsi

Antonella, operator

S

Serena Silvani

Sabrina, operator

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