Faced with an unpleasant and exhausting argument between his parents, Leonardo, a 9-year-old boy, finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of fear for the first time. But sometimes, such a crisis can become the painful yet necessary push needed to face a situation that seems insurmountable.

Paolo Riva is sick with lies. He was once a successful pop singer, famous for his song “Spumante e cioccolatini” (Sparkling Wine and Chocolates), which he performed at the Sanremo Festival in 1984. Now, however, he lives in obscurity. With his manager and best friend, Tino, he tours the Italian provinces, which, thanks to their festivals and celebrations, are now the only place that guarantees Paolo's survival.