The Life I Want

Oct 1, 2004

2h 5m

★ 6.7

Overview

A relationship develops between seasoned actor Stefano and his young, ambitious co-star Laura when they are cast as the two leads in a film. Stefano must deal with his growing jealousy when Laura's career begins to take off.

Genres

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

Lumière & Co.

RAI Cinema

MTM Medien & Television München GmbH

Mikado Film

The Life I Want Trailers

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Cast

Stefano / Federico

Luigi Lo Cascio

Laura / Eleonora

Sandra Ceccarelli

Chiara / Vittoria

Galatea Ranzi

Raffaele

Fabio Camilli

Giordani

Roberto Citran

Luca

Antonino Bruschetta

Monica

Camilla Filippi

Diego

Paolo Sassanelli

Marina

Gea Lionello

Luciano / The Count

Saša Vulićević

Sonia

Sonia Gessner

Invitata première

Rossella Gardini

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