In a small and quiet Italian town, the discovery of the lifeless body of a teenage girl unleashes a whirlwind of mystery and suspicion. The young woman, known for her beauty and rebellious spirit, was last seen in the company of a group of dysfunctional friends living on the fringes of social conventions. As clues begin to emerge, the police lieutenant, a man marked by his own past and a failed relationship, becomes entrusted with unraveling the complicated web of intrigue surrounding the girl’s death.
As he investigates, he finds himself caught between the tensions of a community that harbors dark secrets and personal grudges. Everyone seems to have motives, from the volatile group of teenagers to the adults leading lives filled with hypocrisy. With each interrogation, the lieutenant uncovers layers of deception and resentment, discovering that the girl's death is not just a tragic accident, but the culmination of a series of convoluted events that ensnare everyone in a deadly game.
Set against a backdrop of melodrama and social critique, the narrative weaves a tense thread that addresses themes such as the loss of innocence, the moral dilemmas of youth, and the decay of morality in a society struggling to maintain appearances. In an unexpected climax, the lieutenant must confront not only the culprits but also his own decisions and the impact they have on his life.