The Son's Room

2001, Drama, 1h 27m

85 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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The Son's Room is a moving and contemplative study of grief. Read critic reviews

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Laura Morante with Nanni Moretti (front) and Giuseppe Sanfelice (back left) and Jasmine Trinca (back right) in Nanni Moretti's THE SON'S ROOM.

Laura Morante and Nanni Moretti in Moretti's THE SON'S ROOM.

Laura Morante and Giuseppe Sanfelice in Nanni Moretti's THE SON'S ROOM.

Nanni Moretti (left) with Giuseppe Sanfelice in Moretti's THE SON'S ROOM.

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Movie Info

A family living together in a small Northern Italian city. The parents are Giovanni and Paola and their two teenage children are Irene, the daughter, and Andrea, the younger son. A tale of a happy, middle class family which is turned upside down when the teenage son dies in a tragic accident.

Rating:

R (Some Sexuality|Language)
Genre:

Drama
Original Language:

Italian
Director:

Nanni Moretti
Producer:

Angelo Barbagallo, Nanni Moretti
Writer:

Nanni Moretti, Linda Ferri, Heidrun Schleef
Release Date (Streaming):

Oct 8, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA):

$1.0M
Runtime:

1h 27m
Sound Mix:

Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio:

Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Nanni Moretti
Giovanni

Laura Morante
Paola

Jasmine Trinca
Irene

Giuseppe Sanfelice
Andrea

Silvio Orlando
Oscar

Claudia Della Seta
Raffaella

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