
Throughout a story of conspiracies, betrayal, and political upheaval, Toni remains self-centered and detached. Unlike his two childhood friends—Vittorio, a priest (played by Andrea Arcangeli), and Fabione, who later joins the Red Brigade (played by Pierluigi Gigante)—Toni doesn’t have strong beliefs. Driven by his lack of morals and desire for success, Toni becomes a forger, creating flawless copies of paintings for his girlfriend, Donata (Giulia Michelini), and working for the Banda della Magliana, a rising criminal group in Rome. Balbo (Edoardo Pesce), a charismatic leader within the organization, takes Toni under his protection.