
Miranda (Serena Grandi) is the owner of a small inn nestled in the quiet countryside of the Po Valley, in the late 1940s. Her husband went missing during World War II, leaving her alone in a world struggling to recover from the chaos of war. Though now a widow, Miranda adamantly refuses to remarry, claiming—perhaps out of hope, perhaps as an excuse—that she is still waiting for her husband’s return.
Outwardly, she is romantically involved with Berto (Andrea Occhipinti), a rugged and charming transport driver. Yet, whenever Berto is away, Miranda does not hesitate to seek comfort in the arms of other men. Among them is Carlo (Franco Interlenghi), a wealthy former fascist aristocrat who tries to win her over with lavish gifts. Then there’s Norman (Andy J. Forest), a handsome American engineer working in the nearby area—bringing with him an air of novelty and mystery that fascinates Miranda.
Amid these grand suitors, one man lingers quietly in the background: Tony (Franco Branciaroli), a humble employee at the inn, who harbors a deep and silent love for Miranda. Though she is fully aware of his feelings, Miranda keeps him at arm’s length—close enough to hold onto hope, yet distant enough to remain unreachable.
Miranda’s life unfolds like a romantic drama, caught between loneliness, fleeting affairs, and the lingering memory of a man who vanished in war but never truly disappeared from her heart.