A Whole Life Ahead

(2008)Directed by Paolo Virzì117 minComedy, Drama

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.

Massimo Ghinias Claudio
Valerio Mastandreaas Giorgio Conforti
Elio Germanoas Lucio 2
Sabrina Ferillias Daniela
Laura Moranteas Narrator (voice)
Valentina Carneluttias Maria Chiara
Elena Arvigoas Giorgio Conforti's wife
Paola Tiziana Crucianias Sonia's mother
Raffaele Vannolias Claudio's assistant
Mary Cipollaas Marta's mother
Luisa Battagliaas Catena
Tatiana Farneseas Franca
Valeria Colangeloas Alessia, operator
Veronica Corsias Antonella, operator
Serena Silvanias Sabrina, operator
Alessia Cardellaas Vanessa, operator
Francesca La Monicaas Elisabetta, operator
Francesca De Francescoas Milly
Alessandro Roiaas Technical support