In the heart of an opulent Roman mansion, an elderly aristocrat lives a life of isolation, trapped in his memories and the decay of his world. His existence is interrupted when a group of young, charismatic but vagabond intruders breaks into his home, unleashing a series of unexpected events that challenge his notions of family, loyalty, and love.
As the atmosphere becomes tense between the aristocrat and the intruders, the dialogues are sharp and laden with irony, revealing the cracks in human relationships and the generational struggles in a changing social context. The young people, with their rebellious spirit, represent a new culture that collides with the values of the old guard. Through unexpected encounters, themes of power and vulnerability are explored, putting established roles in jeopardy.
What begins as a confrontation between opposites transforms into a complicated dance of seduction and confrontation, where each character reveals their insecurities and secrets. The mansion itself becomes a character, a setting that mirrors the changes of a transforming Italy.
With moments of brilliance and tension, this story examines what it truly means to be a "family," blurring the lines between what is inherited biologically and what is chosen affectionately. In a flurry of psychological maneuvers and power plays, the past and present collide, leaving all involved questioning their place in the world.