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Parents in Progress

August 29, 2019 1h 27m 5.9/10 (71 votes)

Originally released in 2019. Parents in Progress is a comedy film. directed by Laura Chiossone. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Anna Foglietta, Paolo Calabresi, and Marina Rocco

Synopsis

Simona is a single mother in her early ‘40s who is wholly devoted to her son, Filippo. To get over her insecurities as a parent and make her son happy on his eighth birthday, she decides to throw him a birthday party in their small flat and invite over his school friends and their parents. For Simona, this birthday is about to pose quite the surprising dilemma between allowing her son to embrace his true self and a mother’s fierce desire to protect her child from their potentially cruel surroundings. This is the last conundrum she was expecting to have to face on a day that is already rife with anxiety.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 29, 2019 6 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (71 votes)
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Language Italian Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • Rosso Film
  • Maremosso
  • Do Production
  • Adler Entertainment
  • Indiana Production
  • RAI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Parents in Progress about?

Simona is a single mother in her early ‘40s who is wholly devoted to her son, Filippo. To get over her insecurities as a parent and make her son happy on his eighth birthday, she decides to throw...

Who directed Parents in Progress?

Parents in Progress was directed by Laura Chiossone.

How long is Parents in Progress?

Parents in Progress has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Parents in Progress released?

Parents in Progress was released on August 29, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Parents in Progress?

The main cast of Parents in Progress includes Anna Foglietta, Paolo Calabresi, Marina Rocco, Elena Radonicich, Francesco Turbanti.