A Common Story

A Common Story is an Italian drama focusing on Erika and Mauro, a couple living a quiet life in the province. Their stable existence is disrupted when their daughter, Irene, moves abroad for her studies. The resulting emptiness of their home forces the pair to confront their individual vulnerabilities and old emotional wounds. As they navigate this period of instability, they must determine if they can evolve personally to save their relationship.

The film was directed by Anna Foglietta, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Tania Pedroni and Matteo Ferri. It was produced by Viola Prestieri, Valeria Golino, and Nicola Giuliano through production companies including RAI Cinema, Indigo Film, Tenderstories, and MiC. The lead roles are played by Alba Rohrwacher as Erika and Guido Caprino as Mauro.

Released on September 7, 2026, with a runtime of 107 minutes, the film has a rating of 6/10 on TMDB based on 2 votes.