The story follows Dante, a humble and unfortunate bus driver in Palermo, who has a rather dull and monotonous life. His existence takes an unexpected turn when he meets a beautiful and enigmatic woman named Lisa, who falls for him at first sight. However, what Dante doesn't know is that Lisa is embroiled in an organized crime mess. She is looking for a man identical to Dante, who turns out to lead a dangerous life as a mobster named Johnny Stecchino.
Lisa decides to use Dante as a decoy to throw the mafia off track, leading him into a series of absurd and comedic situations. As Dante accidentally finds himself involved with the mobsters, he realizes that his monotonous life has transformed into a tangled web filled with danger and misunderstandings. The confusion escalates when Dante, oblivious to his own identity, becomes entangled in a plot of intrigues, chases, and, of course, plenty of humor.
What seems to be a simple love story evolves into a rollercoaster of hilarious events and unexpected twists. Amidst all the chaos, Dante begins to discover courage and cleverness he never knew he possessed. The film is a perfect blend of comedy, romance, and action, celebrating the absurdity of life, mistaken identities, and how love can blossom in the most unexpected places. Get ready to laugh and enjoy a journey full of surprises!