The Life I Want
Top 10 Billed Cast
Stefano / Federico
Laura / Eleonora
Chiara / Vittoria
Raffaele
Giordani
Luca
Monica
Diego
Marina
Luciano / The Count
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Overview
A relationship develops between seasoned actor Stefano and his young, ambitious co-star Laura when they are cast as the two leads in a film. Stefano must deal with his growing jealousy when Laura's career begins to take off.
Release Date
2004-10-01
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6.818
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