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Release, runtime and language
2011 · 98 mins · Italian
Directed by
Carlo Vanzina
Starring
Ricky Memphis, Liz Solari, Rosabell Laurenti Sellers, Gianfilippo Grasso, Giorgia Trasselli, Marianna Di Martino

Marco reunites with his ex‑girlfriend Consuelo, secretly seeing her despite his recent marriage. MP Antonio starts an affair with Olga on a European trip, unaware of her secret. Recently jilted Fabio is mistaken for a psychiatrist by the beautiful Valentina, and they fall in love. Divorce lawyer Sandra is attracted to her client’s husband, Massimo.

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  1. 1 What it is about
  2. 2 Is it worth watching?
  3. 3 After you watch
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle

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What Is Ex 2: Still Friends About? (No Spoilers)

The plot of Ex 2: Still Friends (2011) without spoilers: what it is about, who it follows and where it takes place, told without the twists or the ending. Enough to decide whether it is your next watch, not enough to ruin it.

In a sun‑drenched Italy that constantly collides with the restless pace of European politics, everyday moments feel like a delicate dance between duty and desire. Airports, cafés and the polished corridors of the European Parliament pulse with a mixture of ambition, romance and the quiet desperation that follows a broken promise. The film’s tone balances witty observation with a warm, slightly chaotic energy, inviting the audience to linger over the subtle ways lives intersect in a world that feels simultaneously intimate and sprawling.

Marco returns from his honeymoon with Floriana, only to find himself drawn to his old flame Consuelo, a lingering spark that threatens the fragile comfort of their new marriage. Across the continent, Antonio—a freshly elected Member of the European Parliament—navigates the pressures of his political role while his ambitious wife nudges him toward dubious favors, setting the stage for an unexpected connection with Olga, a poised figure whose own secrets hint at a deeper, unspoken tension. Their encounters are framed by the glossy veneer of diplomatic life, where personal yearning lingers just beneath the surface of formal meetings.

Meanwhile, Fabio wrestles with the sudden loss of a relationship, his loneliness leading him into a chance misunderstanding that places him in the role of confidant for Valentina, a striking woman who believes he is a psychiatrist. Their unlikely rapport unfolds amid the backdrop of a bustling city, suggesting that healing can come from the most unforeseen sources. At the same time, Sandra, a sharp divorce lawyer, finds herself entangled with a client’s husband, Max, whose brusque exterior gradually reveals a softer, more complicated side, illustrating how professional boundaries can blur in the face of personal attraction.

All these threads weave together in a kaleidoscopic portrait of modern love and ambition, where humor and heart coexist, and every glance or missed call promises a new possibility. The story invites viewers to wonder which connections will endure and which will dissolve in the ever‑shifting currents of desire and duty.

Last updated: September 26, 2025 at 04:39

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