In occupied Rome in 1944, German SS troops are trying to arrest Luigi Ferraris (hiding under the alias of engineer Giorgio Manfredi), a communist and leader of the Resistance against the Nazis and Italian Fascists. He manages to elude capture with the help of his landlady, and seeks refuge with Francesco, another fighter of the Resistance.
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While at Francesco’s home, Luigi meets Pina, Francesco’s pregnant fiancée. Initially suspicious of Luigi, Pina eventually welcomes him when she realizes their common cause. Together, they work with Don Pietro, a Catholic priest aiding the Resistance, to transfer messages and money to other fighters outside the city.
As the Gestapo closes in on Luigi, a series of betrayals unfold. Francesco is captured and Pina tragically killed. Despite torture, Luigi refuses to betray his cause, showing remarkable courage and resilience in the face of his captors’ brutality.
Ultimately, the sacrifices made by the heroes of the Resistance have a profound impact on those around them. As the city of Rome stands witness to their struggles, the true cost of defying tyranny becomes painfully clear.
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