In Italian folklore, the Night of San Lorenzo is believed to be a magical time when dreams come true. In 1944, a group of Italians abandoned their town after hearing rumors that the Nazis intended to destroy it, anticipating the arrival of American liberators.
The Night of the Shooting Stars
As Allied forces approach in 1944, the inhabitants of a small Italian town, once under Axis rule, make a desperate bid for freedom by fleeing their homes in search of liberation.