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Manual of Love 2 (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Manual of Love 2 is a 2007 comedy drama directed by Giovanni Veronesi, starring Riccardo Scamarcio as Nicola, Monica Bellucci and Massimo De Lorenzo. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $27.8 million worldwide.

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Manual of Love 2 (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 5m (125 min)
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
Italian
Studio
Filmauro
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Manual of Love 2 About?

The premise of Manual of Love 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Paralyzed after a crash, Nicola develops a romance with his physiotherapist Lucia. In Barcelona, Franco and Manuela pursue fertility treatment, hoping for a child. Gay partners Filippo and Fosco prepare for their wedding, while waiter Ernesto secretly begins an affair with Spanish cook Cecilia.

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Cast & crew

Manual of Love 2 Cast & Characters

Riccardo Scamarcio leads the cast as Nicola, with Monica Bellucci as Lucia and Massimo De Lorenzo as amico di Franco. Directed by Giovanni Veronesi; 57 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Giovanni Veronesi

More films directed by Giovanni Veronesi: Romeo Is Juliet, Tutti per 1 - 1 per tutti, The King’s Musketeers and Not for the Young.

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Plot

Manual of Love 2 Plot Summary

What happens in Manual of Love 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The movie comprises four distinct episodes, all revolving around the intricate theme of love.

In the first story, Dario and Nicola, two men hailing from Apulia, find themselves in a critical situation after a car accident. Both are hospitalized and face the unfortunate consequence of paralysis in their legs. It is during his stay in the hospital that Nicola encounters the enchanting nurse, Lucia. As Nicola engages in his rehabilitation therapy, he develops strong feelings for Lucia, who, as time progresses, reciprocates his love, intertwining their fates in a tender romance.

Full summary

The whole story of Manual of Love 2, scene by scene

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Box office

Manual of Love 2 Box Office

Manual of Love 2 grossed $27.8 million worldwide.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$27.8M

International
$27.8M
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Manual of Love 2?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Manual of Love 2 Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Manuale d'amore 2 (Corregido y aumentado)” and “Το εγχειρίδιο του έρωτα 2 (Το επόμενο κεφάλαιο)”.

Also known as
  • Manuale d'amore 2 (Corregido y aumentado)
  • Το εγχειρίδιο του έρωτα 2 (Το επόμενο κεφάλαιο)
  • モニカ・ベルッチの恋愛マニュアル
  • 매뉴얼 오브 러브
  • Manuale d'amore 2 (Manual de amor 2)
  • 爱情手册2
  • Учебник любви: Истории
  • Handbuch der Liebe 2
  • Manualul dragostei 2 (Capitolele succesive)
  • Любов. Інструкція використання 2
  • Her Yerde Aşk 2
  • 매뉴얼 오브 러브 2
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  • Manuel de l’amour 2 (Chapitres suivants)
  • Manuale d’amore 2

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FAQ

Manual of Love 2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Manual of Love 2, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Manual of Love 2?

Manual of Love 2 runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

When was Manual of Love 2 released?

Manual of Love 2 was released on January 19, 2007.

Who directed Manual of Love 2?

Manual of Love 2 was directed by Giovanni Veronesi.

More films by Giovanni Veronesi

Who is in the cast of Manual of Love 2?

Manual of Love 2 stars Riccardo Scamarcio as Nicola, Monica Bellucci as Lucia and Massimo De Lorenzo as amico di Franco, among 57 credited actors.

How much did Manual of Love 2 make at the box office?

Manual of Love 2 grossed $27.8 million worldwide.

Does Manual of Love 2 have a post-credit scene?

No. Manual of Love 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Manual of Love 2 in?

The original language of Manual of Love 2 is Italian.

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