I Love You in Every Language in the World

Gilberto Rovai, a physical education teacher in Pistoia, schemes a surprise birthday party for his wife Betty. The plan displays his affection and desire to salvage their marriage, even as underlying tensions simmer. The opening moment sets a hopeful mood before the couple's relationship is tested.

As Gilberto returns home to Betty for the party, a phone call reveals she is having an affair. The revelation shatters the couple and leads to a painful divorce. Gilberto moves out and ends up living with his stuttering brother Cateno, beginning a new chapter apart from his wife.

Shortly after the divorce, Gilberto moves in with his brother Cateno Rovai, who is a swimming enthusiast and works as a janitor at the same school. The living arrangement brings humor and challenge as the siblings navigate new boundaries. Cateno's presence adds warmth and tension to Gilberto's life in Pistoia.

One year later, Paolina, a student of Gilberto, becomes infatuated with him, challenging the school's social balance. Her feelings ripple through teachers and students, triggering misunderstandings about age, desire, and boundaries. The issue becomes a catalyst for the school's leadership to intervene.

The school principal fears a scandal and attempts to transfer Gilberto to Borgo a Buggiano to shield the institution from controversy. This threat heights pressure on Gilberto, Paolina, and Cateno, forcing them to reevaluate their roles within the school community. The move intensifies questions about home, belonging, and loyalty.

Following a nudge from Anselmi, a colleague, Gilberto attends a swingers party. He is unexpectedly paired with his ex-wife, which leaves him disillusioned and unsettled with the night's turn. At the party, he meets Margherita, Paolina's mother, who becomes a central figure in the evolving drama.

It is revealed that Margherita is Paolina's mother, reframing the relationships Gilberto thought he understood. The knowledge adds emotional weight and reshapes loyalties among the adults and the teenager. Gilberto's sense of belonging becomes more complicated as the truth settles in.

When the truth about parentage comes to light, Paolina reacts with anger and attacks Gilberto's car. Gilberto remains calm and gently consoles her, trying to maintain a sense of care amid upheaval. This fragile moment is also observed by the principal, who misreads the tenderness as a budding romance.

The principal interprets Gilberto's vulnerability as romantic interest and forces him to relocate to Borgo a Buggiano. The decision disperses the core trio and alters their sense of home and community. The move further tests friendships, parenting roles, and romantic possibilities.

Months pass and Margherita visits Gilberto, rekindling a complicated bond among them. Cateno surprises Gilberto by sending the very love letters he wrote but never sent, exposing unspoken feelings and loyalty. The scene emphasizes the persistence of love and honesty within a wary circle.

Paolina discovers love with the son of the school's psychologist, signaling a potential new beginning for her and those around them. The romance hints at growth and a redefinition of boundaries once strained by adult affairs. The film closes with a sense that love can be messy but transformative for everyone involved.