Welcome to the South (2010)
A northern manager fakes disability for a transfer, but finds heartwarming surprises in a southern Italian town.
Alberto, post office manager of a small town in Brianza, under pressure of his wife Sylvia, is willing to do anything to get the transfer to Milan. Even pretending to be disabled to climb in the ranking. But the trick does not work and as punishment, he is transferred in a small town in Campania, which to an inhabitant of the north is equivalent to a nightmare ...
How intense is Welcome to the South?
Welcome to the South has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad.
What Welcome to the South feels like
- Tone
- cozyfeel goodheartwarmingcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightDate night
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Is Welcome to the South scary?
No. Welcome to the South is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Welcome to the South gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Welcome to the South sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
How long is Welcome to the South?
Welcome to the South runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Welcome to the South?
Welcome to the South is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Welcome to the South have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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