Story of a Love Affair

A relentless Milan-based detective, Carloni pieces together Paola's past through clues, showing cold professionalism and a stubborn dedication to the case. He navigates a web of lies with calm persistence, driven by a need to uncover the truth behind the seemingly romantic facade. His observations reveal the darker undercurrents of the affair and its potential ties to a fatal accident.

Paola appears poised and refined, yet emotionally guarded by a loveless marriage. Her past friendships and current affair reveal a penchant for manipulation, as she weighs what she should reveal and what she should conceal. Her actions push the plot toward tragedy and shattering consequences.

Guido is a struggling car dealer whose affair with Paola grows into a dangerous partnership. He is torn between desire and fear of exposure, and his choices propel the couple toward a climactic confrontation. His loyalties and ambitions shift as pressure from Paola and the detective mount.

The wealthy husband, Enrico Fontana, becomes entangled in the past revelations and the couple's plans. His suspicion and social status provide a backdrop of power that raises the stakes of the discoveries. His death becomes the turning point of the plot.

Matilde is a sullen friend of Paola whose silence and later letter reveal a pivotal moment in the past. Her reactions trigger critical information leaks and intensify the tension surrounding the affair and Giovanna's death. Her presence marks the friction between loyalty and truth.