The Life Ahead(2020)
La vita davanti a sé
The bonds we forge can change us forever.
The Life Ahead Synopsis
In seaside Italy, a Holocaust survivor with a daycare business takes in a 12-year-old street kid who recently robbed her.
The Life Ahead (2020) is a drama film directed by Edoardo Ponti, released on November 3, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Sophia Loren, Ibrahima Gueye, Renato Carpentieri and Diego Iosif Pirvu. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 582 ratings.
- Director:
- Edoardo Ponti
- Writers:
- Ugo Chiti, Romain Gary, Edoardo Ponti
- Producers:
- Nicola Serra, Carlo Degli Esposti, Lynda Weinman
- Cinematographer:
- Angus Hudson
- Composer:
- Gabriel Yared
- Production:
- Palomar, Artemis Rising
- Status:
- Released
The Life Ahead (2020) Trailer
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The Life Ahead Videos & Clips
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Trailer
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The Life Ahead Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sophia Loren
as Madame Rosa
Ibrahima Gueye
as Momo
Renato Carpentieri
as Dr. Coen
- Diego Iosif Pirvu
Diego Iosif Pirvu
as Iosif
Massimiliano Rossi
as Ruspa
Abril Zamora
as Lola
Babak Karimi
as Mr. Hamil
Malich Cissé
as Nala
- Simone Surico
Simone Surico
as Babu
Nicola Valenzano
as Molinari
- Francesco Cassano
Francesco Cassano
as Carabiniere
Key crew
Directed by Edoardo Ponti, written by Ugo Chiti, Romain Gary and Edoardo Ponti, produced by Nicola Serra, Carlo Degli Esposti and Lynda Weinman.
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The Life Ahead Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 582 ratings.
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The Life Ahead – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Life Ahead online?
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The Life Ahead (2020) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Life Ahead?
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The main cast of The Life Ahead (2020) includes Sophia Loren, Ibrahima Gueye, Renato Carpentieri, Diego Iosif Pirvu and Massimiliano Rossi. The film was directed by Edoardo Ponti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Life Ahead released?
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The Life Ahead was released on November 3, 2020 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Life Ahead worth watching?
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The Life Ahead (2020) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 582 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Life Ahead?
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Yes. The official The Life Ahead trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.