Vanished Into the Night

Pietro Torre and Elena Walgren are navigating through an amicable divorce, which simultaneously includes a custody battle for their children, Bianca and Giovanni. Both parents bring forth significant issues during negotiations, particularly Pietro's gambling debts and Elena's prescription medication abuse.

Pietro takes his children for a weekend while Elena is away, indicating a moment of bonding despite their strained relationship. However, while on a boat trip, the children encounter Nicola, an old friend, which makes Pietro uneasy due to the nature of their recent separation.

Upon arriving at his country house, Pietro faces his creditor, Santo, who demands the property be signed over as payment for the 250,000 euros he owes. Pietro, however, refuses to relinquish his home and pleads for more time to settle his debt.

After putting the kids to bed in a distant room, Pietro is alarmed when Giovanni wakes up terrified of monsters. After reassuring him, Pietro returns to watch a football match, only to discover later that both kids have mysteriously vanished.

Elena calls to wish the kids goodnight and learns from Pietro that they have gone missing. He receives a ransom demand for 150,000 euros, which sends them both into a panic as they scramble to figure out a way to secure the funds.

Elena suggests that Pietro contact Nico, his wealthy childhood friend, to ask for the ransom money. Nico agrees to lend Pietro the cash, but under one condition: he must make a dangerous transaction in Greece that night to cover the costs.

Pietro ventures out at night in his boat to a small island to complete the transaction. After waiting for hours, he finally receives a duffel bag from armed men, who aggressively confirm the cryptocurrency payment before letting him leave.

On his return journey to Italy, Pietro's boat breaks down, forcing him to seek help from the coast guard. In a tense moment, he hides the duffel bag before the coast guard boards to inspect the boat, narrowly avoiding discovery.

Once back on land, Pietro rushes to meet Nico to obtain the ransom money. Despite his impatience leading to a physical altercation, they manage to finalize the transaction, with Pietro finally getting the cash he desperately needs.

Pietro arrives at Elena's, relieved to find the kids safe and initially disoriented about the events of the sleepover. However, tension arises as Elena acts oblivious to Pietro's illegal dealings, suggesting a deeper conflict beneath the surface.

After reaffirming his presence in the children's lives, Pietro receives a recording from Elena that implicates him in the drug transaction. She uses this evidence to blackmail him into allowing her to take the children to New York.

Pietro finds evidence that Elena had drugged their children, leading to a confrontation between the estranged couple. He pieces together the truth about Elena's actions during their custody battle, which further complicates their already fragile relationship.

At the airport, Pietro confronts Elena about drugging their kids and insists that she must fly alone. Their contentious exchange reveals the depths of their mutual animosity and the stakes involved in their custody struggle.

After ensuring the safety of his children, Pietro calls Santo to finalize the repayment of the ransom. This decision marks a turning point in his journey through the chaotic aftermath of their divorce and the lengths he's willing to go for his children.