'The Life You Wanted' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's Italian drama series
Show name: The Life You Wanted
Platform: Netflix
Date of release: May 29, 2024
Country of origin: Italy
Genre: Drama
Director: Ivan Cotroneo
Full cast list: Vittoria Schisano, Giuseppe Zeno, Pina Turco, Alessio Lapice, Nicola Bello, and Bellarch among others
Netflix is gearing up to welcome the upcoming Italian family-drama series 'The Life You Wanted' to its vast library of content, which includes a variety of languages and genres.
The series, directed by Ivan Cotroneo, dives into the themes of forgotten friendships, where a sudden appearance disrupts the world of a freshly transitioned woman.
The series, originally named 'La vita che volevi', is planned to premiere on May 29, 2024.
What is the plot of 'The Life You Wanted'?
The series' plot revolves around Gloria (Vittoria Schisano), a transgender woman who has built a pleasant life, which is then suddenly disrupted by the sudden entrance of Marina (Pina Turco), an old friend.
Marina's presence reminds Gloria of a period in her life that she would rather forget.
As the plot progresses, old friends' reunion brings up secrets and tensions, leading Gloria to confront her past while attempting to maintain her current happiness.
Who stars in 'The Life You Wanted'?
Vittoria Schisano
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Vittoria Schisano, who plays Gloria in the series, is an Italian artist with a career in film, television, and theater.
Schisano, born on November 11, 1977, made her acting debut with 'Rose e pistole' in 1998 and has since appeared in a variety of movies, cementing her position in the entertainment industry.
Her most prominent acting credits include 'Canepazzo', 'Rose e pistole', 'Io e mio figlio – Nuove storie per il commissario Vivaldi', and others.
Pina Turco
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The drama series features phenomenal Italian actress Pina Turco as Marina. Turco was born on August 5, 1984, in Torre del Greco, Italy.
Her first credited acting role was in 'Un altro mondo' in 2010. She eventually landed the role of Ragazza del Barista in 'Cha cha cha', which won her recognition.
Since then, the young actress has built a name for herself by appearing in a range of productions, including 'Una Femmina: The Code of Silence', 'Natale in casa Cupiello', 'The Bookmakers', and 'La fuggitiva' among others.
Alessio Lapice
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Emerging Italian star Alessio Lapice will play Pietro in the drama series. Born on August 12, 1991, in Naples, Italy, Lapice acquired a passion for movies at the age of 17 and relocated to Rome to study acting.
Lapice studied at the Duse International workshop under Francesca De Sapio and polished his acting skills at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia.
The actor achieved widespread fame for his role as Romulus in the historical film 'The First King: Birth of an Empire'. His other notable acting credits include, 'Io sto bene', 'Diabolik: Ginko Attacks!', 'Eravamo bambini' and 'Diversi come due gocce d'acqua' among others.
How to stream 'The Life You Wanted'?
To view the drama series on Netflix, you need to have an exclusive subscription. Netflix provides a variety of packages that you can choose from, depending on your budget.
The Standard Plan with advertisements costs $6.99 per month and provides streaming quality of up to 1080p (full HD).
The Standard Plan without commercials costs $15.49/month, which allows one account to be used on two screens at the same time and provides streaming quality up to 1080p/full HD, .
The Premium Plan, which costs $22.99 per month, allows customers to stream content in up to 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos and HDR on up to four screens simultaneously.
'The Life You Wanted' trailer