Enrico Fontana's younger wife Paola (Lucia Bose) is stunning and fiercely guarded (Massimo Girotti). A private investigator hired by him to look into Paola's past relationships leads to an unexpected reunion between Paola and her former flame Guido. In the midst of adversity, they draw closer to one other and begin plotting Enrico's demise while their mates' suspicions grow. But what happens if the pressure of having to be together doesn't exist anymore? One of the greatest works of art ever made.