In 1938 Paris, Marcello Clerici finalizes his preparations to assassinate his former college professor, Luca Quadri, leaving his wife Giulia in their hotel room. After receiving a call, Marcello is picked up in a car driven by his subordinate, Special Agent Manganiello.
A series of flashbacks depict Marcello discussing with his blind friend Italo his plans to marry, his attempts to join the Fascist secret police, and his visits to his parents in Rome. In a flashback to 1917, Marcello is a boy who is humiliated by his schoolmates until he is rescued by Lino, a chauffeur, leading to a traumatic experience that shapes his future decisions.
In Ventimiglia, Marcello meets with Fascist officer Raoul, who orders him to assassinate Professor Quadri, an outspoken anti-Fascist intellectual now living in exile in France. While carrying out the mission under the guise of a honeymoon trip with Giulia, Marcello’s loyalty and feelings become conflicted as he falls in love with the professor’s wife, Anna.
Despite warnings, events take a dark turn as the assassination of Professor Quadri unfolds in a brutal manner, leading to betrayal, death, and Marcello’s ultimate realization of the consequences of his actions. The story culminates in 1943 amidst political turmoil and personal revelations, showcasing the aftermath of Marcello’s past choices and their impact on his present life.
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