Black Souls

Luigi has established himself as a prominent figure in the Calabrian 'Ndrangheta and has built strong ties with several influential South American drug organizations. His lifestyle and choices stand in stark contrast to those of his siblings, creating a rift within the family.

Rocco, Luigi's older brother, has chosen a life of legality and stability in Milan, working in construction. He often reflects on his brother’s choices and worries about the consequences for their family.

Luciano, the eldest sibling, lives a humble life in the mountains of Calabria, tending to his goats. He aims to distance himself from the violent world of his brothers and dreams of a peaceful existence, far from crime.

The tensions within the family escalate when Leo, Luciano's son, retaliates against an insult by shooting at a bar tied to a rival 'Ndrangheta clan. This reckless act ignites the already simmering animosities between the two families.

Luigi, fueled by a personal vendetta against the rival clan's boss, plots to confront them. The rivalry is deeply rooted in the tragic past of the families, particularly Luigi’s unresolved grief over his father's murder.

In response to escalating demands from the rival clan, Luigi decides to return to his hometown. He believes this trip will solidify his alliances with other crime families before confronting his enemies head-on.

Tragically, before Luigi can execute his plans for revenge, he is murdered in the street. This shocking event sends ripples through the underworld and his family, leaving them in turmoil.

Rocco arrives from Milan, burdened by grief and a burning desire for revenge against his brother's killers. He grapples with feelings of helplessness as he seeks to determine if his family has support from other criminal organizations.

Feeling a strong sense of loyalty to his uncle Luigi, Leo resolves to take revenge on the rival clan’s boss. Driven by emotion and youth, he concocts a plan to eliminate the threat but underestimates the danger of his situation.

Leo's ambitious plan ultimately backfires when he is betrayed by one of his accomplices, resulting in his own death. This betrayal not only shatters his family's hopes for vengeance but also deepens the cycle of violence they inhabit.

In the wake of his son's tragic demise, Luciano is engulfed in grief and realizations of his family's long-standing suffering. As he grieves, he contemplates the cyclical nature of violence that has marked their family history.

Overwhelmed by despair and fury, Luciano, in a moment of desperation, takes Rocco's life. In this tragic turn, the family's ties are further severed, leaving behind a haunting legacy of loss and violence.

After the devastating losses, Luciano finds himself contemplating suicide, reflecting on the tragic extinction of his family line. Struggling with grief and despair, he sees no escape from the repeated violence that has claimed them.