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Lucky

Lucky

20176.41h 43m

Overview

The story of a young mother with a failed marriage behind her, who fights daily for her dream to open a hair salon, challenging her fate in an effort to free herself and gain independence and right to happiness.

Directed by Sergio Castellitto
Written by Margaret Mazzantini, Francesca Manieri, Sergio Castellitto
Produced by Viola Prestieri, Nicola Giuliano, Francesca Cima
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Top Cast

Jasmine Trinca

Jasmine Trinca

Fortunata

Stefano Accorsi

Stefano Accorsi

Patrizio

Alessandro Borghi

Alessandro Borghi

Chicano

Edoardo Pesce

Edoardo Pesce

Franco

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna Schygulla

Lotte

Nicole Centanni

Nicole Centanni

Barbara

Rosa Diletta Rossi

Rosa Diletta Rossi

Rosa

Emanuela Aurizi

Emanuela Aurizi

Giada

Federica Sabatini

Federica Sabatini

A

Alvia Reale

Giudice

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or booksingle mothersocial realism

About Lucky

Lucky is a drama film released in 2017 exploring themes of based on novel or book, single mother, social realism. Directed by Sergio Castellitto, it stars Jasmine Trinca, Stefano Accorsi, Alessandro Borghi. The story of a young mother with a failed marriage behind her, who fights daily for her dream to open a hair salon, challenging her fate in an effort to free herself and gain independence and right to happiness.

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