Astolfo, a retired professor evicted from his apartment, decides to move into an old noble but decrepit palace, the last remnant of his family patrimony in a remote village of Abruzzo, where he hasn't been for decades. Soon enough, as a newcomer, he befriends a vagabond, a retired chef and a young handyman. A group of four live harmoniously at his place when he comes across Stefania, a charming and generous woman of his age. Astolfo falls in love and struggles with feelings he thought belonged to the past. Encouraged by his loyal group, Astolfo makes a brave step and learns delightedly that it's never too late to fall in love.
Certo dia, um dos maiores produtores de cinema na Itália é encontrado morto dentro de um rio. Os principais suspeitos são três jovens roteiristas que tiveram contato com ele recentemente. Durante uma noite, os três são levados à delegacia para serem interrogados. Esta será a oportunidade de relembrarem seus percursos, que coincidem com o declínio da Era de Ouro das produções italianas.
