Matteo
Michele (Nanni Moretti) es un profesor de matemáticas que acaba de conseguir un nuevo trabajo en un colegio. Tras el asesinato de una mujer en su barrio, Michele conoce a Bianca (Laura Morante), una atractiva compañera de trabajo. (FILMAFFINITY)
Mauro, a judge, is worried about his older sister Marta, who took care of him since he was a boy, and now suffers from mental illness and suicidal thoughts. She seems to recover from her depression when Mauro acquaints her with Giovanni, a brilliant actor at the edge of legality. However, Mauro becomes unconsciously jealous of their relationship and tries to get Giovanni arrested.