Middle Aged Man Leaves Family And Starts Life With A Young And Beautiful Wife _Movie Recap

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00:00In Florence, the architect Giulio Marengo is captivated by the sight of a young girl whose

00:05hair covers her entire body. Intrigued, he calls out to her, and she lifts her head,

00:09revealing a remarkably beautiful face. Momentarily disoriented by the unexpected encounter,

00:15Giulio gathers himself and inquires about the whereabouts of the gardener. The girl informs

00:20him that the gardener can be found on the other side of the garden. Giulio follows her directions

00:24and meets the gardener, expressing admiration for the meticulous work done in maintaining the

00:29garden. He acknowledges the gardener's efforts in preserving the natural landscape within the

00:34garden, appreciating the dedication evident in the overall design. Impressed by a particular statue in

00:40the garden, Giulio expresses his desire to purchase it for his client. However, the gardener firmly

00:46informs him that none of the garden's elements are available for sale. As they discuss, the girl walks

00:51by, bidding farewell to the gardener. Aware of the late hour and the potential difficulty for the girl

00:56to catch a bus, Giulio offers to give her a ride down to the house. Despite his suggestion, the girl,

01:02Francesca, declines, claiming she has no patience left. After concluding his conversation with the

01:08gardener, Giulio heads to his car and drives towards girl. Although he is yet to learn her name,

01:14Giulio recognizes her as Francesca. Intrigued by how he identified her despite her using a book to cover

01:19her eyes. Giulio insists he can always recognize her. He invites Francesca to join him in the car,

01:25offering her a ride. As they drive away, Giulio notices Francesca engrossed in a botany textbook,

01:32prompting him to initiate a conversation about botany. Curious about her thoughts on cypresses,

01:37he inquires, but Francesca admits she doesn't ponder much about them except for the disheartening fact

01:42that they are dying. Giulio then shifts the conversation to Tuscany, and Francesca reveals that

01:48she has figured out the answer to a question posed by her friend. Intrigued, Giulio asks about the

01:53question, and Francesca discloses that it pertained to what attracts her in a man. She now firmly

01:59believes that the hand is the most captivating. According to her, hands convey diverse feelings and

02:04emotions when they reach out to touch someone. And, she confesses that at that moment, his hands seem

02:10to express a desire to touch her. Unfazed by Francesca's suggestion, Giulio continues the conversation

02:16and informs her that he needs to check something in the garden. Stopping the car, he steps out,

02:21prompting Francesca to express a desire for him to touch her at least once. So she takes his hands

02:26and licks them, then rubs it on her. Amused, Giulio denies any fear and proceeds to the garden.

02:32While he is engrossed in a conversation with the gardener's worker, he notices Francesca departing on a

02:37bike. Returning to his car, he finds a letter on his seat with her phone number. Once home,

02:42Giulio decides to give her a call, identifying himself as the man with the distinctive hands.

02:48To his surprise, Francesca's earlier words prove true, marking the beginning of an intriguing

02:53connection between them. That night he is seen at her apartment and they have intimate moments.

02:57He watches her sleep. After speaking with Cecilia, Giulio discovers Francesca's name before leaving

03:03her house. The following day, he reunites with an old friend who is also an agriculturist.

03:08Nostalgic memories resurface as they sit in a bar, catching up on old times. While at the bar,

03:14Francesca and her friends arrive, and she walks past Giulio. Intrigued, Giulio stands up to approach

03:20her, but she heads to a phone booth where she begins to behave seductively. Giulio can't help

03:25but watch her, and his friend notices his familiarity with her. When asked how he knows Francesca,

03:31Giulio reveals they met the previous night. So his friend asks him if he remembers Fosca,

03:35one of their friends while younger. They walk in four and they walk with Fosca and another lady,

03:40Teresa. He remembers Fosca and asks about Teresa too. Shocked by the revelation, Giulio's friend

03:46informs him that Teresa, whom Giulio inquired about, no longer retains her youthful appearance.

03:52Adding to the surprising news, Giulio's friend remarks that Francesca doesn't resemble Fosca.

03:58The Wildered, Giulio seeks clarification on this statement. His friend drops the bombshell.

04:03Francesca is Fosca's daughter, and Fosca has passed away approximately five years ago.

04:08As a young boy, Fosca and Giulio had a romantic relationship before Fosca left with a contractor

04:13to Africa, where Francesca was born. However, Giulio insists that he cannot be Francesca's father,

04:20asserting that Fosca left him for another man. However, his friend discloses that Fosca returned

04:25later, divorced the man, and lived alone with their child, Francesca. This unexpected revelation

04:31leaves Giulio grappling with the complexity of his connection to Francesca, and the possibility

04:36of being her father. Giulio's friend suggests that the information may just be a rumor,

04:41but he learned about it from Teresa, known for spreading such news. Giulio decides to confront

04:46Teresa, who maintains her suspicion about Francesca's parentage. She reveals that Francesca was born

04:52precisely a year after Giulio's relationship with Fosca ended. Before Fosca left, Teresa asked her if

04:58Giulio was the father, and Fosca only responded with a smile. Despite the uncertainty surrounding

05:04Francesca's paternity, Giulio continues with his work, delivering the completed garden to its owner.

05:10Francesca, filled with exuberance, dances around the garden. When the owner notices her,

05:15she inquires if Francesca is Giulio's daughter, introducing an additional layer of complexity and

05:20intrigue to Giulio's relationships. Observing Francesca and Giulio together, the woman notices

05:26their resemblance and gestures that they look alike. Intrigued and perhaps spurred by this

05:31recognition, Giulio decides to deepen his relationship with Francesca. He takes both

05:36Francesca and her friend out for dinner. Throughout the evening, Francesca subtly attempts to seduce him

05:41with her expressions. However, Francesca eventually signals her friend to leave the dinner, leaving her

05:47alone with Giulio. Confused by his avoidance, Francesca questions him about it. Giulio, feeling the need

05:53to be honest, reveals that he is married with children. Francesca insists that she's not seeking

05:58someone to take care of her. After the dinner, Giulio drops her off at home, but the lingering

06:03question of potential paternity continues to weigh heavily on his mind. Returning to Rome late at night,

06:09Giulio finds his daughter, Alaria, missing. Concerned, he questions his wife about Alaria's whereabouts

06:15and the late return. His wife dismisses his worries, stating that Alaria, being 18, is old enough to

06:21make her own decisions. When Alaria finally arrives, she asserts her independence, urging her father to

06:27stop treating her like a child. Disturbed by thoughts of Francesca, Giulio seeks solace in talking to

06:33Cecilia the next day. He picks her up from school, and they engage in conversation and play. Cecilia

06:39discloses that Francesca doesn't know who her father is. Later, as they play, Francesca arrives and locks

06:45herself in a room, visibly upset. Giulio confides in a friend about the affair and reveals that his daughter

06:51Alaria is pregnant and contemplating abortion. Returning to Francesca's room, he discovers her with a guy and

06:57insists that she send him away before going home. The following day, Giulio has a conversation with Alaria,

07:03who reveals her plans to have an abortion in London. When Alaria's baby's father calls, Giulio attempts to speak

07:10with him, but Alaria refuses. The family dynamics become increasingly complex and strained as Giulio

07:16grapples with the challenges within his relationships. In the midst of a tense conversation with Alaria about

07:22her pregnancy, she claims it's not Giulio's fault, stating that she initiated the sexual encounter.

07:28Frustrated and angry, Giulio vents his emotions. During this conversation, Francesca calls, and Alaria picks

07:34up, handing the phone to Giulio. He speaks to Francesca as if she were a random girl, attempting to

07:40maintain a sense of detachment. Alaria catches on and asks him if Francesca is attractive.

07:45Shortly afterward, Francesca arrives at Giulio's house, and his wife answers the door. Francesca

07:51approaches Giulio, informing him about a horse race they plan to attend together. After the race,

07:56they share a meal with her adoptive father, Bartolo. As they stroll, Giulio broaches the topic

08:01of Francesca's true parentage, asking if she has any interest in knowing her biological father.

08:07However, Francesca expresses disinterest, stating that it wouldn't change anything for her. She

08:12asserts that even if he were to appear, she would merely greet him and leave. Later, Giulio drives

08:17Francesca home, but finding her house filled with people, they opt to go to a hotel instead.

08:22Francesca undresses promptly, waiting for Giulio on the bed. However, Giulio remains in the bathroom

08:28until she falls asleep, navigating the complexities of his relationships and the emotional turmoil within

08:34his family. As Francesca sleeps, Giulio quietly leaves the hotel, and she tearfully watches him

08:40go. Giulio, feeling the weight of the situation, contacts his friend again, learning about a notary

08:45where Fosca supposedly left a letter for Francesca's father. Upon reaching the notary, Giulio discovers

08:51that Fosca retrieved the letter a few years later. Fosca claimed to have found a man who was willing to

08:56take care of her daughter, and she was in love with him, showing no interest in finding the real

09:01father. The priest at the notary doesn't know the name of the man or where he was from.

09:05Determined to reveal the truth to Francesca, Giulio meets her at a restaurant. During their

09:10conversation, he receives a call and steps away briefly. Upon returning, he finds that Francesca

09:16has left. Distraught, she reflects on the situation and sheds tears before meeting Giulio again.

09:22Francesca, with a mix of emotions, tells Giulio that a father is someone who stays with their child

09:27and not someone who reappears after 20 years. She declares that Bartolo, her adoptive father,

09:32is her true father, not Giulio. The revelation brings a poignant and emotional conclusion to

09:37their complex relationship. Returning home, Giulio discovers his wife packing and inquires if she is

09:43leaving. However, she reveals her intention to follow Alaria to Madrid to be with her lover.

09:48The couple engages in a conversation about their marriage, with his wife insisting that she is

09:53still in love. Surprisingly, she suggests that Giulio should follow Alaria to Madrid to give

09:58her some space. Accompanied by Francesca, Giulio travels to Madrid. Upon meeting Alaria, she shares

10:05that she has realized her lover is not truly a man and has decided to keep the child and raise it on

10:10her own. Alaria then runs off, leaving Giulio and Francesca alone. They decide to go to a club together,

10:16and later, back at home, they share intimate moments and enjoy each other's company until they

10:21eventually return to Rome. Once back in Rome, Giulio and Francesca go to watch a movie together,

10:27marking a new phase in their relationship after the tumultuous events and revelations they

10:31experienced in Madrid. As the movie ends, Giulio falls asleep, and when he wakes up, he realizes

10:37Francesca is nowhere to be found. Frantically searching for her, he remains unaware that Francesca

10:43is watching him from a hidden spot.

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