La Felicità non costa niente (2003) Directed by Mimmo Calopresti
Drama
aka: Happiness Costs Nothing
Film Synopsis
An accident provides Sergio with an opportunity to reevaluate his
life. He realises how much he dislikes his career, his wife, his
entire money-driven lifestyle. It is time to start again.
Unable to tolerate the hypocrises of others, he withdraws and
communicates with only one friend. And then he meets the love of
his life...
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