In 1944, in the remote mountain village of Vermiglio, war is a distant but omnipresent horizon. Pietro, a deserter, seeks refuge with the family of the local schoolmaster, forever altering their lives. His arrival disrupts the household’s dynamics, but love blossoms between him and Lucia, the eldest daughter. Their bond leads to marriage and an unforeseen destiny. This is a tale of love, survival, and the profound impact of war on ordinary lives.