In post-war rural Italy, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage begins to lose herself in a whirlwind of contradictory emotions. Ada, a young woman caught in an oppressive relationship with her husband, feels increasingly frustrated by her monotonous and insignificant life. When a handsome and mysterious outsider arrives in the small town, Ada is drawn to him, challenging the social norms and expectations of the time. This new man, a former thief seeking redemption, represents everything that is missing from her life: passion, freedom, and adventure.
As the connection between Ada and the outsider intensifies, she finds herself swept into a whirlwind of infidelity and uncontrollable desire. However, their forbidden love soon transforms into a spiral of obsession. The situation complicates further when a dark secret from the outsider's past threatens to destroy everything Ada has built and pushes her to make increasingly desperate decisions.
The outcome of their torrid romance will pose moral and emotional dilemmas that challenge not only her marriage but her very identity. Set against an oppressive and melancholic backdrop, the story explores desire, guilt, and the choices that shape the fate of a life. With an intense and visually captivating narrative, this psychological drama offers a bold glimpse into human nature and the shadows of love.