In post WW2 Venice Italy, American Army Col. Richard Cantwell, haunted by the war, faces news of his illness with stoic disregard. Determined to spend a weekend in quiet solitude, he commandeers a military driver to visit his old haunts in Venice. As Cantwell's plans begin to unravel, a chance encounter with a remarkable young woman begins to rekindle hope. Based on the harrowing novel by Ernest Hemingway.

Giulia is ready to spend a weekend with Lucio. However, as she reaches the villa where they are supposed to meet, she doesn’t find him, but three unknown women instead. They are Lucio’s other lovers who, just like her, have received the same text message from him two days ago. The man is unreachable and they keep asking themselves one question: why did he want to bring them there?