

25-year-old philosophy major Marta faces the ugly truth for many young Italians — a complete lack of career opportunities. While babysitting for single mother Sonia, she starts to work as a telemarketer, experiencing first-hand the fanatical and exploitative rat-race culture pushed on employees while quickly rising through the ranks of the company. Around her revolve people like delusional supervisor Daniela, her womanizing boss Claudio, fragile coworker Lucio "2", and well-meaning but inconsistent union rep Giorgio.

Isabella Ragonese
Marta
Lead
Massimo Ghini
Claudio

Valerio Mastandrea
Giorgio Conforti

Micaela Ramazzotti
Sonia

Elio Germano
Lucio 2

Sabrina Ferilli
Daniela

Laura Morante
Narrator (voice)

Giulia Salerno
Lara
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