Sasha (Silvio Muccino), a 25-year-old raised in a rehab commune, moves through Rome carrying a long-held obsession for Benedetta (Carolina Crescentini), a wealthy socialite out of his league. Following a minor traffic accident, Sasha meets Nicole (Aitana Sánchez-Gijón), a stylish 48-year-old Frenchwoman enduring a loveless, stagnant marriage. Taking pity on the naive young man, Nicole becomes Sasha's mentor, coaching him on how to dress, talk, and seduce Benedetta. However, as they spend long evenings together sharing personal wounds and relationship strategies, the boundary between mentor and student dissolves into a deep emotional and physical connection.