At a Glance

Italian director Gabriele Muccino directs this tale of a modern family who is on the verge of unravelling. On the surface, the Ristuccia family appears to have it all: Carlo has a well-paying, secure job; Giulia is getting more beautiful with age; 18-year-old Valentina has dreams of dancing stardom; and 19-year-old Paolo has fallen in love. But, as is the case with most things in life, desperation and hopelessness lie just around the corner. When Carlo bumps into a former flame, the floodgates of passion are opened. Meanwhile, the other characters must confront demons of their own. After a near-fatal tragedy, the family is finally forced to confront its downward spiral.