In Abruzzo, Giulio, Veronica and their young son Marzio live a happy life. Giulio loves the countryside, Veronica enjoys the quiet life of the city and Marzio wants a little brother. Giulio, however, discovers that he is infertile. His friends are trying to keep the family together.
Acting
Adriano Giannini's crushed machismo is uncomfortably perfect.
Writing
Infertility as comedy premise that somehow doesn't punch down.
Director
Pierluigi Di Lallo
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Pierluigi Di Lallo shot entirely in his hometown province of Chieti, casting several locals including the actual village priest.
The title 'Ambo' refers to a winning lottery number pair — a dark pun on Giulio's 'failed' pairing and the friends' gambling subplot that critics mostly missed.
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