The Days of Abandonment

In a moment of shock, Mario tells Olga he is leaving their 15-year marriage. He claims there is no chance to reconcile. Olga is stunned and tries to hold back tears as the news sinks in.

Olga realizes Mario has truly walked away, not just on a temporary separation. She confronts a wave of emotions as the household routines begin to collapse. The news forces her to confront an uncertain future.

Olga discovers the affair involves the daughter of one of Mario's colleagues, a detail that makes it feel personal and complicated. The revelation widens the betrayal and deepens her sense of loneliness.

In a confrontation on the street, Olga attacks them, overwhelmed by anger and despair. The public scene dramatizes the collapse of what she believed was a stable life.

Olga starts to examine the years of marriage, looking for mistakes and gaps that could explain Mario's leaving. The process is painful and introspective, forcing her to face old fears from childhood.

The sad reality emerges that Mario is in love with someone else, not simply seeking escape. Olga's self-image shatters, pushing her toward drastic measures to survive emotionally.

Desperate for connection, Olga tries to seduce a neighbor, hoping to momentarily reclaim control of her life. The attempt backfires, culminating in a disappointing moment when the neighbor cannot sustain intimacy.

During August, Gianni falls ill with a fever while the family dog Otto also shows signs of illness. Olga fears poisoning and grasps how fragile her world has become.

A failed attempt to call for help traps Olga inside a nearly empty building. The jammed key and broken cellphone amplify her isolation during the summer holidays.

The downstairs neighbor Aldo Carrano becomes a stabilizing force, guiding Olga through practical problems. With his support, she begins to rebuild routines and responsibility for her children.

Olga commits to restoring pieces of herself and organizes joint custody with Mario. She starts to balance care for her children with her own emotional healing.

Friends attempt to set Olga up with other men, but she remains wary of new attachments. She focuses on healing and parenting while avoiding reckless choices.

One of her friends arranges a concert where she recognizes her downstairs neighbor playing in the orchestra. The moment prompts her to reconsider her judgments about him.

Olga reaches out to the neighbor again, and they begin to explore a cautious relationship. The film hints at a future where she can pursue life, partnership, and a renewed sense of self.