Mussolini (Filippo Timi) joined the army during World War I. He was so ambitious that he forgot his lover Darce (Giovanna Mezzogiorno) and his son Ebono (Fabrizio Costella). After he became rich, Mussolini married Rachel (Michela Cescon) and had children. At this time, Darce found Mussolini, hoping to get an explanation and get his own status. Mussolini's rise in the political arena and his power became more and more powerful, which also made Darce's existence a stumbling block that threatened his career. Mussolini sent secret police to monitor and control Darce, and eventually sent her to a mental hospital. But even so, the persistent Darce still did not give up her demands.