Torture Me But Kill Me with Kisses

Marino and Marisa meet for the first time during a folklore festival in Rome. Marino chats her up politely, but Marisa shows little interest and keeps her distance, setting the tone for their rocky dynamic.

A year later, Marino arrives in Sacrofante Marche and finds work as a barber. He begins courting Marisa with quiet persistence, and the pair slowly falls in love and talks of a future together, while Marisa's father disapproves.

Marino and Marisa's hopes are challenged by Marisa's father's stern disapproval, which casts a shadow over their plans. The couple clings to the dream of a shared life despite the social obstacle.

Desperate, they lie on railroad tracks hoping to escape their troubles, a scene that tests their resolve. The train conductor's quick scolding interrupts the act and drives home the danger of their passion.

Providence seems to tilt in their favor when Marisa's father dies of natural causes, lifting his veto on their union. The loss opens the door to a brighter future and renewed hope.

The landlady's accusation fuels Marino's jealousy, and he confronts Marisa. Heartbroken, Marisa decides to leave for Rome.

In Rome, Marisa seeks new work while Marino, penniless, tries to follow but ends up wandering the streets as he searches for her. His pride sinks as he confronts the distance between them.

In Rome, Marisa finds employment with Umberto Ciceri, a deaf and mute tailor. His kindness helps heal her from heartbreak and gives her a new sense of hope.

Marino hits rock bottom and resolves to end his life by jumping into the Tiber on New Year. He is saved by a man named Mr Okay and is taken to the hospital for treatment.

Marisa visits Marino in the hospital after reading about his suicide attempt. She reveals that she has become Mrs. Ciceri, having married her employer. The revelation stings, as she still cares for him but cannot be with him.

In the hospital, a bedmate turns Marino's misfortunes into a scheme around lottery numbers, and they win when the lottery payoff comes through. The sudden wealth changes Marino's outlook.

Some time later, Marisa finds Marino in her husband Umberto's tailor laboratory, now rich and somewhat arrogant. He seeks to toy with Marisa again, while Umberto remains kind despite his deafness.

Marisa and Marino's love is rekindled, but she remains married to Umberto. They hatch an evil plan to kill Umberto so they can be together.

A disguised gas explosion fails to kill Umberto, who regains his voice and hearing. He explains that he had vowed to become a monk if he ever recovered his senses, and he blesses their union.

With Umberto's blessing, Marisa and Marino can finally be together. The obstacles of marriage and misunderstanding are resolved, and their future appears secured.