From run-ins with quirky locals to mechanical failures, the group struggles to stay on schedule.
The trio spends much of the trip speculating about what is inside the heavy, awkward crate, leading to various comedic theories.
The 2016 Italian comedy film (Before Monday) follows the chaotic journey of Marco, a man who finds himself in deep trouble after a car accident involving a vintage 1960s green Opel Kapitan.
The story kicks off when Marco (played by ) crashes into the prized classic car owned by Carlito, a wealthy and eccentric businessman with a penchant for high-end fashion and a very short fuse.
Directed by , the film is a classic "road movie" that relies on the chemistry of its ensemble cast—including Fabio Troiano , Martina Stella , and Sandra Milo —to deliver a lighthearted look at friendship, debt, and the unpredictability of life.
Marco enlists the help of his best friend Andrea and Andrea's sister, Penelope. As they drive across Italy, the trip quickly devolves into a series of absurd misadventures:
To pay off the debt for the damages, Carlito gives Marco an unusual ultimatum: he must transport a mysterious, oversized wooden crate from Turin to Torre del Greco (near Naples) and deliver it safely before Monday morning. The Journey