# Caterina in the Big City (2003)

> A shy country girl’s move to Rome turns middle-school friendships into a funny, revealing map of identity, class, and Italian political division.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11142

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Paolo Virzì
- Cast: Sergio Castellitto, Margherita Buy, Alice Teghil, Federica Sbrenna, Margherita Mazzola, Carolina Iaquaniello, Martina Tasquetta, Galatea Ranzi
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366287/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, observant, lazy sunday, family movie night

## Synopsis

A young girl's journey of self-discovery unfolds amidst the political divides of Rome.

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