: A police officer with literary ambitions who is taken hostage by Aldo.

("That's Life") is a popular Italian expression used to express resignation or acceptance of difficult situations. It is also the title of a widely acclaimed 1998 Italian comedy-drama film directed by and starring the famous comedic trio Aldo, Giovanni & Giacomo , along with Massimo Venier. Film Overview

: A small-time con man being transported to a courthouse who hijacks the police car after finding a gun.

: An inventor who accidentally becomes the second hostage after trying to stop the police car for help. Themes and Style

The film is noted for blending slapstick comedy with more serious, melancholic themes, a characteristic of the trio's work. That's Life (1998) - IMDb

Released following the massive success of their debut film, Tre uomini e una gamba , Così è la vita follows three strangers—a petty thief, an upstanding police officer, and a toy inventor—who are thrust together in a chaotic road trip.