The Family Jumble

Martino is a schoolboy who equates fitting in with sharing his friends' family situations, so he decides to push his well-meaning but predictable parents, Carlo and Anna, toward a breakup. What begins as a few sneaky schemes turns into a chain of awkward misunderstandings, petty rivalries and improvised tactics that fray relationships at home and at school. The comedy plays out through escalating pratfalls and adults' bafflement, with neighbors and classmates dragged into the mess. The film keeps a light tone while showing how a child's idea of status can warp judgment and cause unexpected fallout, without revealing how the family ultimately handles the consequences.

Released in 2017, The Family Jumble was created by Max Nardari, Fausto Petronzio and Renea Rocchino Nardari, and features Marco Cocci, Bianca Nappi, Gabriele Caprio, Elisabetta Pellini and Elisa Di Eusanio in key roles. The cast mixes veterans with newcomers.

There are no widely reported major awards or high-profile festival prizes associated with The Family Jumble. It received limited attention in awards season, remaining a modest title that stayed under the radar of mainstream prize circuits and major festivals. Several reviewers praised the lead performances despite limited publicity.

Though the film never broke into wide popular awareness, it has been mentioned for its comic take on parental roles and school social hierarchies. A handful of scenes and character quirks have stuck with viewers who follow smaller comedy releases, with occasional online mentions.

Critical response was mixed, reflected in its 5.5 out of 10 average from a small sample of viewers. Many noted the film's focus on peer pressure, family identity and the awkward lengths children go to to fit in, praising the premise while often critiquing uneven pacing and tonal shifts, particularly.