In 1960s Italy, a young man named Domenico is searching for his place in a transforming world. He lives in a small town and faces the pressure to follow the path that his family expects of him: a secure job in an office. However, his true passion is to travel and explore life beyond the walls of bureaucracy. When he receives a job offer from a company, he feels it is an opportunity, but also a sacrifice.
As he adapts to his new work environment, Domenico finds himself surrounded by unique characters: coworkers navigating their own ambitions and disillusionments, all trapped in the monotony of day-to-day life. As he delves deeper into this world, his dreams and worries begin to blossom, and he realizes that office life is a trap that is difficult to escape.
Through simple yet evocative cinematography, the film portrays Domenico's internal struggle between accepting conformity and seeking his true purpose. The long workdays, the lost gazes, and the moments of silence reflect the growing frustration of a man who, caught in a system that does not satisfy him, begins to question what he truly wants. The story becomes a delicate study of the search for identity, the desire for freedom, and the quest for a place where one truly belongs. In the end, will he sacrifice his essence for security, or will he dare to follow his heart?