PLOT : Meet Max and Anna Mancini, a couple married for 25 years, who find themselves at the crossroads of their lives. Their twins, Tino and Nico, couldn’t be more different: while Tina is rebellious, Nico is calmer and video game-obsessed. The parents are at constant odds with their children. The twins’ 18th birthday party spirals out of control, leaving Max and Anna questioning their parenting. Recognizing that they do not know their children as well as initially thought, Max and Anna wonder where they went wrong. But as the disastrous evening ends, Max and Anna are given a second chance. Will they seize it? And can they avoid the mistakes of the past?
Umberto Carteni. Umberto Carteni, an Italian film director and screenwriter from Rome, Italy, has a grand portfolio of films and television series. Some of his most notable works include “Studio Illegale” (2013), “Divorzio a Las Vegas” (2020), and “Quasi Orfano” (2022). Carteni’s talent has garnered him nominations from prestigious Italian awards such as the Italian Golden Globes, the Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists, and the David di Donatello Awards for his 2009 film “Diverso da Chi?” His latest work, “La Seconda Chance” (2023), is a comedic exploration of family dynamics and the relationships between parents and their teenage children. His significant contributions have solidified his place in the Italian film industry.
Length 1h 43min
Year 2023
Cast
Max Giusti, Gabriella Pession, Maurizio Mattioli, Fabio Bizzarro, Vittoria Gallone,
Distribution Rai Cinema
Production Rodeo Drive, Rai Cinema