On a small Italian island in the 1950s, a young man named Mario becomes a postman. His life changes dramatically when he receives the unexpected task of delivering correspondence to the famous Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, who is in exile on the island. Mario, a simple man of few words, quickly becomes captivated by Neruda's magnetic presence and his fascinating poetic world.
As Mario begins to deliver letters, he also becomes a bridge between the poet and the townspeople, helping the locals express their feelings through letters filled with love and longing. He faces his own challenges in trying to win over Beatrice, a beautiful woman from the village, but his lack of skill with words holds him back. Motivated by Neruda's charisma and eloquence, Mario decides to learn how to use poetry as a tool for seduction.
The relationship between the postman and the poet blossoms into a deep friendship, where Neruda teaches Mario not only how to write verses but also how to embrace life with passion and courage. As the political situation grows tense and Neruda's life is in danger, Mario must find his own path and define what love, freedom, and expression truly mean in a complicated world. A moving and poetic story that celebrates human connection through words.