In a small, dusty Italian village after World War I, a veteran named Marco returns home after years of combat. The war has left its mark on him, both physically and emotionally, and he feels like a stranger in his own home. Upon arrival, he discovers that his village has completely changed; many of his friends have fallen, and those who remain seem to have lost hope. Desperate to find his place and redeem himself amidst a chaotic world, Marco reconnects with Lucia, his childhood love, who is now a single mother struggling to survive against adversity.
Together, Marco and Lucia form an unexpected alliance to revitalize the village, facing the overwhelming challenges of daily life and the ghosts of their pasts: the pain of loss, guilt, and the scars that the war has left on them. As the community begins to unite under their efforts, tensions arise with those who do not believe that change is possible, as well as with other veterans who are tormented by resentment.
As Marco strives to reconcile his past life with his current one, he discovers that true redemption is not found on the battlefield, but in the capacity to love and build hopes amidst destruction. Marco and Lucia's journey becomes a beacon of light, showing that even in the darkest moments, there is always room for renewal.