It's 1945 spring. Italia is fifteen years old and she's falling in love. Italia is sensitive and independent although she was born and grew up in a farmers' family in Veneto. Italia reads, daydreams and establishes a strong bond with the marvelous landscape that surrounds her. The object of her young infatuation is Farinacci, the son of the Head of the Local Black Brigates, who is childishly proud of his black shirt and his fascist faith.