The Trainers

Pasquale is a struggling dog trainer who decides to open his own training center following a series of setbacks and a loss to his ex-wife during a competition. However, a printing error on his promotional flyers leads to a misunderstanding. Instead of canine students, a group of mischievous children arrives for the course. Believing that children and dogs share similar traits, Pasquale attempts to manage the group. Through various challenges and laughter, the man and the children develop a bond based on friendship, respect, and vulnerability.

This Italian comedy was directed by Andrea Jublin, following his previous works The Substitute and Jumping from High Places. The screenplay was written by Michele Abatantuono and Laura Prando. The film stars Lillo Petrolo as Pasquale Marolla and Geppi Cucciari as Marta Fiorini, with a supporting cast including Giovanni Vernia, Francesca Agostini, Massimo De Lorenzo, and Bianca Nappi. Produced by Lucky Red, the movie features a credited crew of 42 and a cast of 21. Audience reception has been mixed, with a rating of 5.5/10 on IMDb from 335 votes and a score of 6/10 on TMDB from 13 votes.