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I Was a Dreamer (2016): Cast

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I Was a Dreamer is a 2016 drama directed by Michele Vannucci, starring Mirko Frezza as Mirko, Alessandro Borghi and Vittorio Viviani. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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I Was a Dreamer (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Michele Vannucci
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is I Was a Dreamer About?

The premise of I Was a Dreamer without spoilers.

Having recently been released from prison, 39-year-old Mirko finds himself in the outskirts of Rome, seeking a fresh start. Elected president of the homeowners’ committee, he envisions a better life, not just for his family, but for the entire community. With the help of his friend Boccione, Mirko attempts to transform the suburb, fostering solidarity and turning neglected areas into thriving tomato fields, though he struggles to achieve the happiness he seeks. The film explores a hopeful dream of offering a future to those who have lost faith in the present.

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Cast & crew

I Was a Dreamer Cast & Characters

Mirko Frezza leads the cast as Mirko, with Alessandro Borghi as Boccione and Vittorio Viviani as Pierino. Directed by Michele Vannucci; 6 actors are credited in all.

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I Was a Dreamer Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Il più grande sogno mai sognato” and “曾经梦想”.

Also known as
  • Il più grande sogno mai sognato
  • 曾经梦想
  • 最大的梦想
  • 伟大的梦想

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I Was a Dreamer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of I Was a Dreamer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is I Was a Dreamer?

I Was a Dreamer runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was I Was a Dreamer released?

I Was a Dreamer was released on September 4, 2016.

Who directed I Was a Dreamer?

I Was a Dreamer was directed by Michele Vannucci.

More films by Michele Vannucci

Who is in the cast of I Was a Dreamer?

I Was a Dreamer stars Mirko Frezza as Mirko, Alessandro Borghi as Boccione and Vittorio Viviani as Pierino, among 6 credited actors.

Does I Was a Dreamer have a post-credit scene?

No. I Was a Dreamer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is I Was a Dreamer in?

The original language of I Was a Dreamer is Italian.

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