Antonia's happy marriage ends when her husband Massimo is killed in an accident. Following his death she discovers that Massimo had a secret life. She begins to search for details and any information leading to Massimo's mistress, only to discover that his secret lover is a young man. Finding and meeting the friends who spent so much time with Massimo over the years, she finds herself drawn into her former husband's other life. The conclusion of Ozpetek's trilogy that includes "Steam: The Turkish Bath" and "Harem".