Matteo
Michele, professor de matemática, é colocado no liceu Marilyn Monroe, onde a História é ensinada através das canções dos anos 60. Do terraço da sua nova casa, ele espia os vizinhos e classifica os casais — felizes ou infelizes — no seu arquivo pessoal. Considerado suspeito de crimes cometidos sobre vizinhos e amigos, Michele apaixona-se entretanto por Bianca, a sua colega professora de francês.
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.