The Story of a Poor Young Man

In this thought-provoking drama, two neighbors, young Vincenzo and old Mr. Bartoloni, find themselves trapped in lives filled with dissatisfaction and hardship. Vincenzo, burdened by an Arts degree that fails to secure stable employment, struggles to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Mr. Bartoloni is disillusioned by the transformation of his once-beautiful wife into a crude and alcoholic shrew. One fateful night, their shared unhappiness leads them to confide in each other, and during an outburst of frustration, Mr. Bartoloni implores Vincenzo to stage an accident that would rid him of his wife. With the promise of considerable financial compensation, the two men's lives become entangled in a complex web of desperation and deceit. As sleepless nights plague Vincenzo, he grapples with the moral dilemma posed by Mr. Bartoloni's request, ultimately forcing both characters to confront the darker aspects of their own personalities and society's unforgiving expectations.