When Mom Is Away... With the Family

When Mom Is Away... With the Family

Directed by Alessandro Genovesi

Produced by Medusa Film, Colorado Film

2020100 min6.2 / 10

A heartwarming family comedy about rediscovering togetherness through an unexpected Christmas road trip, balancing modern domestic tensions with festive adventure and humor.

Carlo and Giulia are grappling with new problems regarding the division of their respective tasks within the family. Since Giulia has started working again, it is Carlo who takes care of the children and the household chores. However, he starts to find the role of “Mr. Mom” a bit tight-fitting. Just when he decides to get back into the game and look for a job, Giulia reveals to him that she is up for a promotion that would lead her to move to Sweden. As if that weren’t enough, she will have to take the interview on December 24 in Stockholm. Everything seems to threaten the family unity. What should they do? Carlo comes up with a "brilliant" idea… To recover the old camper and drag the family into an adventure that will lead them on a journey to the North to spend Christmas all together lovingly. Unexpected events along the way and a hilarious encounter/confrontation with a self-styled Santa Claus will make the trip unforgettable.

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  • Is When Mom Is Away... With the Family easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Does When Mom Is Away... With the Family end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is When Mom Is Away... With the Family violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is When Mom Is Away... With the Family scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is When Mom Is Away... With the Family sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

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