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In a respectable suburb made up of row houses, Luca Attorre — a freelance journalist who struggles to get his features published in the papers — is unable to maintain Susi, a ballerina reduced to teaching dance to overweight women, and Lucilla, their quiet and imaginative six-year- old daughter who suffers from severe bronchial asthma. They are helped economically by Pierpaolo, Luca’s seventeen-year-old son from a previous relationship. Pierpaolo lives in an Art Nouveau house with his mother and grandfather, an important trial lawyer of cases linked to politics who rakes in several million euros a year. In the setting of a magnificent and incomprehensible Rome, both a good mother and a bad one, Mary Ann, a deeply Catholic student of art history from Ireland, au pair for the little Lucilla, is caught in the middle.
A young girl's life takes an unexpected turn when her father's illness forces her family to relocate to a new town. As she navigates the challenges of a new school and environment, she forms a bond with a local boy who helps her discover the beauty and resilience of life amidst adversity. The film explores themes of family, belonging, and the search for happiness in unfamiliar circumstances.
Vivere received a generally positive reception, with critics praising its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly from its young lead. The film was noted for its sensitive portrayal of childhood challenges and its hopeful message, though some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable.
Praised for its heartfelt performances and touching story of a young girl's resilience.
Appreciated for its sensitive exploration of family dynamics and adjusting to new environments.
Some noted a conventional plot structure but found the emotional core compelling.
Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is limited, but the film has been described as a touching and well-acted drama suitable for family viewing.
The film was shot in the picturesque region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol in Italy, known for its stunning natural landscapes which play a significant role in the film's visual storytelling.
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Set within a household living on the outskirts of Rome, this movie explores the complexities of family life, complicated by the arrival of an attractive au pair. Despite a laboured narrative, the performance of the leading actresses is comp...