
Nothing Left to Do But Cry
Directed by Roberto Benigni, Massimo Troisi
Produced by Yarno Cinematografica, Best International Films
A lighthearted time-travel comedy that pairs modern-day friendship with period charm, built on playful fish-out-of-water humor and the warmth of unlikely bonds.
Two 20th-century friends accidentally stumble into the year 1492, where they meet a charming teen and try to alter history.
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Questions people ask
Does Nothing Left to Do But Cry end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Nothing Left to Do But Cry sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Nothing Left to Do But Cry easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Nothing Left to Do But Cry scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Nothing Left to Do But Cry violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
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