Movie: A Whole Life Ahead

Top 10 Billed Cast

Isabella Ragonese
Isabella Ragonese

Marta

Massimo Ghini
Massimo Ghini

Claudio

Valerio Mastandrea
Valerio Mastandrea

Giorgio Conforti

Micaela Ramazzotti
Micaela Ramazzotti

Sonia

Elio Germano
Elio Germano

Lucio 2

Sabrina Ferilli
Sabrina Ferilli

Daniela

Laura Morante
Laura Morante

Narrator (voice)

Giulia Salerno
Giulia Salerno

Lara

Edoardo Gabbriellini
Edoardo Gabbriellini

Roberto

Valentina Carnelutti
Valentina Carnelutti

Maria Chiara

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