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The Way We Laughed

6.819982h 4mNRMovieDrama

Studying to become a teacher in 1950s Northern Italy, Sicilian immigrant Pietro is joined by his big brother Giovanni. Pietro shows considerable promise in his field, prompting illiterate Giovanni to take on even the toughest jobs in order to support his sibling's academic pursuits.

DirectorGianni Amelio
WriterGianni Amelio
ProducersRita Rusić·Vittorio Cecchi Gori

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Streaming in 2 other countries

The Way We Laughed isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Italy, Spain. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Gianni Amelio

EVEnrico Lo Verso
Enrico Lo Verso
Giovanni
FGFrancesco Giuffrida
Francesco Giuffrida
Pietro
FGFabrizio Gifuni
Fabrizio Gifuni
Pelaia
CC
Calogero Caruana
Amico di Giovanni
RM
Roberto Marzo
Amico di Giovanni
DN
Davide Negro
Amico di Giovanni
GP
Giorgio Pittau
Amico di Giovanni
PV
Pasqualino Vona
Amico di Giovanni
PZPeppe Zarbo
Peppe Zarbo
Amico di Giovanni
GS
Giuliano Spadaro
Padre della famiglia foggiana
PM
Patrizia Marino
Sua moglie
GS
Giuseppe Sangari
Suo figlio

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