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The life of Giorgio, a mediocre journalist, changes abruptly when the director of the newspaper decides to transfer him to a provincial office. Only the kidnapping of young Carlo gives him back his work as a correspondent.
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The life of Giorgio, a mediocre journalist, changes abruptly when the director of the newspaper decides to transfer him to a provincial office. Only the kidnapping of young Carlo gives him back his work as a correspondent.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Mario Parruccini, Cristiano Anania
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Runtime:85 minutes
Studio:Mescalito Film, Green Film, Minerva Pictures, HQ Event & Production
Cast
Cristiano Anania
Director
Salvatore Esposito
Giorgio Pollini
Marta Gastini
Marta
Vincenzo Nemolato
Francesco
Enrica Guidi
Costanza
Paolo Sassanelli
direttore del giornale
Fabio Ferrari
Michele
Franklin Steven Carrero
Carlo
Pino Quartullo
signor Sardo
Cristina Donadio
Giulia Guidi
Paolo De Giorgio
Maresciallo
Silvia Mazzotta
Domestica
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