Tenderness
La tenerezza
Back from the hospital where he has been treated after a heart attack, Lorenzo is on his way upstairs to his top-floor apartment in Naples when he meets Michela. The charming young woman, who has just moved to the facing apartment, has forgotten her keys and finds herself locked out. Cynical and grumpy, the retired lawyer who has been living estranged from the rest of the world, should normally leave her to her fate but he mellows under her spontaneous charm. He helps her, becomes friends not only with her but with her husband Fabio and their two children. For once, the self-declared misanthropist seems to be experiencing the long forgotten feeling of empathy.
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What are the ratings for Tenderness?
Tenderness scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Tenderness?
Tenderness stars Renato Carpentieri, Elio Germano, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Micaela Ramazzotti, and Greta Scacchi. Gianni Amelio is the director.
How long is Tenderness?
Tenderness runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).
When did Tenderness come out?
Tenderness was released on April 24, 2017.
Which studio made Tenderness?
Tenderness was produced by Pepito Produzioni, Comune di Napoli, and Campania Film Commission in Italy.
How much did Tenderness make at the box office?
Tenderness grossed $2,410,469 worldwide.
What language is Tenderness in?
Tenderness is in Italian, and its original title is La tenerezza.
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