The Life You Wanted (2024)
Director: Ivan Cotroneo
Cast: Vittoria Schisano, Giuseppe Zeno, Pina Turco, Alessio Lapice, Nicola Bello
In The Life You Wanted (2024), viewers meet Gloria, a transgender woman enjoying a fulfilling life in Lecce, balancing professional aspirations and personal peace. When Marina, a university friend from her pre-transition past, arrives unannounced—with two children and another on the way—the equilibrium of her world begins to unravel. #TheLifeYouWanted #2024 #Drama
At the heart of the story lies the complex interplay between Gloria (Vittoria Schisano) and Marina (Pina Turco), whose reunion forces Gloria to confront pieces of her identity she thought were long behind her. Giuseppe Zeno portrays Sergio, Gloria’s supportive partner whose own sense of security is tested, while Alessio Lapice and Nicola Bello bring flesh-and-blood vulnerability to the roles of Pietro and Andrea, Marina’s children, each navigating their fractured family dynamics. #VittoriaSchisano #PinaTurco #IvanCotroneo
The series resonates with themes of identity, acceptance, and the deep emotional entanglements that arise when past and present collide. The tone is emotionally charged and intimate, with an atmospheric blend of dramatic tension and poignant family moments—making it feel like a #EmotionalDrama and #LGBTQ+ exploration.
Ivan Cotroneo’s direction delivers thoughtful pacing, subtly unraveling the layers of each character’s emotional armor. The performances feel authentic and poised, drawing audiences into the intimate setting of Apulia, with cinematography that captures Lecce and Naples with sun-drenched realism and quiet power. The soundtrack underlines the mood without overwhelming it, reinforcing emotional beats with sensitivity. Production quality is notably high for a limited series, with each frame and sequence carefully crafted to support the narrative rather than distract.
Overall, The Life You Wanted unfolds as a tender, introspective exploration of self and reconnection, guided by strong performances, grounded direction, and a visually resonant production that feels both cinematic and deeply personal.
In The Life You Wanted (2024), viewers meet Gloria, a transgender woman enjoying a fulfilling life in Lecce, balancing professional aspirations and personal peace. When Marina, a university friend from her pre-transition past, arrives unannounced—with two children and another on the way—the equilibrium of her world begins to unravel. #TheLifeYouWanted #2024 #Drama
At the heart of the story lies the complex interplay between Gloria (Vittoria Schisano) and Marina (Pina Turco), whose reunion forces Gloria to confront pieces of her identity she thought were long behind her. Giuseppe Zeno portrays Sergio, Gloria’s supportive partner whose own sense of security is tested, while Alessio Lapice and Nicola Bello bring flesh-and-blood vulnerability to the roles of Pietro and Andrea, Marina’s children, each navigating their fractured family dynamics. #VittoriaSchisano #PinaTurco #IvanCotroneo
The series resonates with themes of identity, acceptance, and the deep emotional entanglements that arise when past and present collide. The tone is emotionally charged and intimate, with an atmospheric blend of dramatic tension and poignant family moments—making it feel like a #EmotionalDrama and #LGBTQ+ exploration.
Ivan Cotroneo’s direction delivers thoughtful pacing, subtly unraveling the layers of each character’s emotional armor. The performances feel authentic and poised, drawing audiences into the intimate setting of Apulia, with cinematography that captures Lecce and Naples with sun-drenched realism and quiet power. The soundtrack underlines the mood without overwhelming it, reinforcing emotional beats with sensitivity. Production quality is notably high for a limited series, with each frame and sequence carefully crafted to support the narrative rather than distract.
Overall, The Life You Wanted unfolds as a tender, introspective exploration of self and reconnection, guided by strong performances, grounded direction, and a visually resonant production that feels both cinematic and deeply personal.