In 1985, the Pope visits Atri, a small town in the region of Abruzzo. It’s an important event for the town, and the whole community has taken the day off. Everyone is getting ready to welcome His Holiness, and even the farmers, dressed in their Sunday best, are preparing for the big day. Fernando, however, has other ideas. He gives his family the slip and sneaks off on his ramshackle scooter to the home of his sweetheart, Silvia. Meanwhile, the Pope is greeted by the enraptured crowds.

Giulietto is a really shy 8-year-old kid, whose parents, recently moved to the countryside, and are going through a hard time in their marriage that reflects on the child despite their intentions. Giulietto finds a way to escape, hiding under the big cherry tree, with his friend Mario.