Set in Genoa, the film concerns the financial struggles and emotional strain that occur after Michele loses his job. He and his wife Elsa are forced to give up their affluent lifestyle and cope with the tensions of moving into a smaller home, finding new work, and making sacrifices.

Emma, 20 years old, wants to discover the truth regarding her parents. How did they meet? Why did her father suddenly disappear? She uses her imagination to travel back in time only to find that some pieces of the puzzle are still missing. All that remains is to believe in the story she created for herself: a story of the past that will allow her to get on with her life in the present.