A Whole Life Ahead

• Comedy
• Drama

This Italian dramedy plunges into the relentlessly paced world of a call center, charting the disillusionment of Marta, a philosophy graduate forced to navigate a system prioritizing profit over people. Unlike typical workplace comedies, the film avoids easy laughs, instead presenting a darkly humorous and increasingly tense portrayal of exploitative labor practices and the erosion of idealism. Her ascent through the company isn't a triumph, but a gradual immersion into a cynical cycle of manipulation and competition, surrounded by coworkers grappling with their own vulnerabilities – a fragile man nicknamed "Lucio 2", a manipulative supervisor, and a well-intentioned but powerless union representative. The narrative uniquely intertwines Marta’s professional struggles with a tentative, frustrating romantic connection, highlighting the pervasive sense of precarity that defines modern life and subtly exploring the sacrifices inherent in simply surviving.