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A Whole Life Ahead (2008)

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.

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Top billed cast

Isabella RagoneseMarta
Massimo GhiniClaudio
Valerio MastandreaGiorgio Conforti
Micaela RamazzottiSonia
Elio GermanoLucio 2
Sabrina FerilliDaniela
Laura MoranteNarrator (voice)
Giulia SalernoLara
Edoardo GabbrielliniRoberto
Valentina CarneluttiMaria Chiara

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