 Italy, Semptember 1943. A young married couple subsist on their isolated farm, convinced that the war will never reach them. They go on ignoring the truth and ignoring the crisis in their marriage - until two deserters arrive demanding food and shelter. Italy s people and army are divided. On one side, deserters and partisans fight against those who a few days ago were allies, the Germans. Conversely some continue to fight for the Germans, who are now invaders and occupiers. In the area surrounding the farmhouse hate and betrayal set in. Close friends become spies and enemies. This explosive situation fuels the couple s crisis and exposes their darkest secrets. The husband falls in love with one deserter, awakening his hidden homosexuality, desperate to love amongst all this hate and death. At the same time the wife falls in love with the younger deserter...