When Mom Is Away
(2019)
★ 6.5 IMDb · 523 votes
Year: 2019
Runtime: 90 мин
Country: Italy
Director: Alessandro Genovesi
Cast: Fabio De Luigi, Valentina Lodovini, Angelica Elli, Bianca Usai, Matteo Castellucci, Diana Del Bufalo, Николас Сенни, Antonio Catania, Giulia Appolloni, Giorgia Cardaci
Plot
A stressed-out mom takes off on a 10-day solo vacation, sending her family into chaos as the dad tries to take over the household duties.
Distracted workaholic Carlo and dedicated mother Giulia have three children: 13-year-old rebellious Camilla, who is in full hormonal and sentimental development; 10-year-old smart-alecky Tito, who is always playing "harmless" pranks; and 2-year-old Bianca, who doesn't speak but uses gestures. Giulia gave up her career to raise her family. One day she becomes too tired of the routine and tells her family that she is leaving for a 10-day vacation. Suddenly, Carlo finds himself trapped in a real nightmare of dinners to prepare, kindergarten placements, Camilla's embarrassing confided secrets, wild games with his son's friends, quarrels, near-disasters, and missed appointments at work. He manages to survive these 10 long days thanks to Lucia, a very particular "Mary Poppins". Will this time help him get to know his children better and bring his family closer together?