One Day in a Life (2008)

A beautiful morning leads into a long night of the soul for one man in this independent drama from Italy. Salvatore (Antonio Merone) is a handsome man edging into middle age who spends his days savoring the beauty of the Italian seaside. One morning, Salvatore is taking in the sunrise over the dunes when he meets a beautiful woman, leading to a romantic interlude between them. It would seem to be an encouraging way to start the day, but Salvatore and his new lover soon happen upon a group of beachcombers who engage them in a conversation about love, philosophy and the future. What began as a beautiful day takes a subtle, unexpected turn and Salvatore begins contemplating the uncertain path of his life and wondering where he could go from here. The first feature film from writer and director Stefano Tummolini, Un Altro Pianeta (aka One Day In A Life) received its American premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.