The film explores the lives of two Italian men, Olmo and Alfredo, born into different social classes, from 1900 to 1945. It delves into the rise of Fascism and the peasants' shift towards Communism, and how these events impact their destinies.
1900
A gripping portrayal of class conflict in 20th-century Italy, set against the backdrop of a lifelong friendship torn apart by opposing ideologies.