# Ovosodo (1997)

> A shy Livorno boy navigates friendship, class, education, love, and the compromises that turn adolescence into adulthood.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/32269

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Paolo Virzì
- Cast: Edoardo Gabbriellini, Claudia Pandolfi, Nicoletta Braschi, Regina Orioli, Malcolm Lunghi, Alessio Fantozzi, Marco Cocci, Pietro Fornaciari
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122648/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, wistful, bittersweet, reflective weekend viewing, italian cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant coming-of-age tale set in the heart of Livorno, where dreams and disillusionments collide.

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