Federico, a famous composer who was disabled following an accident in which he also lost his wife, Chiara remarries with Marta, and retires to live in a cottage near Udine, Aprilia Marittima. The relationship with his new wife is stormy, He has fallen into a strong depression and does not accept the loss of his first wife or his invalidity, which makes him feel constantly pitied. His rebellious son, Marcello dreams of a glory in the world of competitive horse racing as a jockey, and his girlfriend Gaia and Marta encourages him. In all of this, old bi-sexual secretary, Giorgia circulates around the house, now practically doing nothing and seduces inexperienced Marta, to whom she tirelessly tries to snatch fiery intercourse. Soon, the wife, the secretary and the son begins an ardent and troubled love triangle.