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DRAMA . 2003 . 1h 58m . 5.5/10

Life as It Comes_

A wealthy dentist who spends the weekend wargaming with friends provokes a dangerous reaction from his wife, who slips a real gun among the fake ones. An old couple turns to child kidnapping to cover their gambling debts. A young librarian saves the mother of the kidnapped children and confesses her long-standing love for her, expressed through anonymous letters that sustained each other's lives. A college professor who captivates his students with lectures on what is truly important in life finds himself as usual lonely and forgotten on his birthday. A mosaic of souls searching for the meaning of life.

Starring Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Alberto Gimignani, Alessandro Haber
5.5/10
Rating
1h 58m
Runtime
2003
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A wealthy dentist who spends the weekend wargaming with friends provokes a dangerous reaction from his wife, who slips a real gun among the fake ones. An old couple turns to child kidnapping to cover their gambling debts. A young librarian saves the mother of the kidnapped children and confesses her long-standing love for her, expressed through anonymous letters that sustained each other's lives. A college professor who captivates his students with lectures on what is truly important in life finds himself as usual lonely and forgotten on his birthday. A mosaic of souls searching for the meaning of life.

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Cast
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi stars as Paola in Life as It Comes.
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Year context
Life as It Comes was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
A wealthy dentist who spends the weekend wargaming with friends provokes a dangerous reaction from his wife, who slips a real gun among the fake ones. An old...
Life as It Comes is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 58m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
118 min (1h 58m)
Rating
5.5/10 (2 votes)

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What is Life as It Comes about?
A wealthy dentist who spends the weekend wargaming with friends provokes a dangerous reaction from his wife, who slips a real gun among the fake ones. An old couple turns to child kidnapping to cover their gambling debts. A young librarian saves the mother of the kidnapped children and confesses her long-standing love for her, expressed through anonymous letters that sustained each other's lives. A college professor who captivates his students with lectures on what is truly important in life finds himself as usual lonely and forgotten on his birthday. A mosaic of souls searching for the meaning of life.
How long is Life as It Comes?
Life as It Comes has a runtime of 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Who stars in Life as It Comes?
The cast of Life as It Comes includes Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Alberto Gimignani, Alessandro Haber, Lorenza Indovina, Daniele Liotti.
What is the rating of Life as It Comes?
Life as It Comes has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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