How much is contained in these two words-irritation, tenderness, laughter, love. And a little shame, when she knows everything about you. Even what you yourself have forgotten. This film is about all mothers and for all of us.
A bright-eyed freshman's decision to room with a popular student leads to what starts as an exciting new friendship but gradually transforms into a subtle battle of wills.
Maddalena finally seems to have found her place: she is an acclaimed writer, happily engaged to Vanni a loving, brilliant publisher. But when Valentina reappears, she finds herself questioning everything.