In post-war Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while coping with the abuse of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she finds the courage to change the circumstances of her life.

In post-war Rome, a working-class woman dreams of a better future for herself and her daughter while coping with the abuse of her domineering husband. When a mysterious letter arrives, she finds the courage to change the circumstances of her life.