Movie: Happiness Costs Nothing

Top 10 Billed Cast

Mimmo Calopresti
Mimmo Calopresti

Sergio

Vincent Perez
Vincent Perez

Francesco

Fabrizia Sacchi
Fabrizia Sacchi

Claudia

Peppe Servillo
Peppe Servillo

Gianni

Luisa De Santis
Luisa De Santis

Lucia

Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Carla

Laura Betti
Laura Betti

Suora guardiana

Francesca Neri
Francesca Neri

Sara

Francesco Siciliano
Francesco Siciliano

Vicino di Sergio

Edoardo Minciotti
Edoardo Minciotti

Simone

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    A man in his forties has had enough. He leaves his loveless family, uninspiring job and fake friends and tries to find something more. He meets a young woman he falls for, but she puts him on the test.

  • Release Date

    2003-01-31

  • Average

    3.857

  • Rating:

    1.9 starts
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  • Languages:

    Italiano
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