In 17th-century Italy, a jealous lord forces a young woman (Michela Macalli) to flee to a convent while her lover (Stefano Scandaletti) faces riots and plague.

Loose adaptation of Italy’s national epic, Alessandro Manzoni’s “The Betrothed”. In war-torn 17th century Italy, shady feudal lord Don Rodrigo eyes young and beautiful Lucia, who loves, and is loved by, commoner Renzo. The two lovers plan to marry in secret, but Rodrigo discovers it and they are forced to flee their village, becoming separated and each facing many dangers, including the Plague.