In Venice in 1866, an intriguing tale of love and betrayal unfolds against the backdrop of war and decadence. Livia, an Italian noblewoman trapped in a life of luxury but devoid of passion, increasingly feels frustrated by her loveless marriage. Everything changes when she crosses paths with a young Austrian soldier, a brave and seductive man who awakens in her a torrent of feelings she believed were lost. Caught in the whirlwind of the war between Italy and Austria, Livia decides to follow her heart and embarks on a clandestine relationship that defies social norms.
However, their romance turns into a dangerous game of lies and deceit, where loyalty and betrayal intertwine. As geopolitical tensions escalate, Livia must confront her own identity and the cost of her forbidden love. The passionate yet doomed relationship blossoms within a context of intrigue and challenge, as she grapples with the ghosts of her own past. Livia's struggle for true love becomes a journey of self-discovery and redemption.
With beautiful cinematography and a nuanced script, the film explores themes of desire, guilt, and the sacrifices that true love often demands, prompting us to question how far we would be willing to go for those we love. The atmosphere of the city, with its canals and art, enhances the melancholy and beauty of a story that leaves no one indifferent.