In an Italy marked by decay and disillusionment, an author in the throes of a creative crisis lives a life of solitude and nostalgia. Trapped in a world of memories, he becomes obsessed with the meaning of time and the inevitable passage of years. One day, he encounters a young friend from his youth, awakening in him a mix of desire and melancholy. As their relationship develops, he is forced to confront his own failures and the loss of his youth.
This meeting leads him to reflect on his life, his loves, and unfulfilled dreams. Moments of happiness intertwine with the sadness of an existence that seems to be fading away, exploring the contrast between the freshness of youth and the disillusionment of maturity. As his passion for the young woman resurfaces, so does his fear of losing control of his life, driving him to make decisions that not only affect him, but also everyone around him.
With cinematography that captures the essence of the era and an introspective narrative, the story reveals the subtleties of human emotions, the longing for connection, and the inevitability of loss. The protagonist's struggle to accept his reality becomes a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the desire to relive moments that, though fleeting, remain etched in memory.