Italy, 1922.

 

Mussolini is on the rise, but the Catholic Church is not about to let go of its hold on the people.

 

In a poor mountain village, 16-year-old Maria wants more than survival and family duty. She yearns for childhood friend Peppe, who also seeks escape from local corruption and his obligations to the priest.

 

When Fascist thugs break up a Peasant League protest, the aftermath takes them close to the changes sweeping Italy but far from one another. Until the day they have to face the consequences of their choices.