White as Milk, Red as Blood

Leo, a young third-year high school student, falls in love with Beatrice. Their first interactions happen mainly at school or at the bus stop, shaping his daily life. The budding romance becomes a through-line as the year progresses.

Silvia, Leo's classmate and best friend since childhood, harbors unrequited love for him. She supports his feelings and becomes involved in guiding his pursuit of Beatrice. The dynamic among the three of them forms a subtle emotional triangle.

After the Easter holidays, Beatrice is hospitalized with leukemia. Leo's resolve to help her grows as he considers becoming a bone marrow donor. He starts to grasp how fragile life can be.

Leo decides to become a bone marrow donor to save Beatrice. He learns that their bone marrow is not compatible, a devastating setback. The news tests his commitment and resilience.

At school, Leo forms a bond with a young English substitute teacher nicknamed the Dreamer who encourages students to chase their dreams. The mentor's philosophy begins to influence Leo beyond his crush and illness. He starts thinking about life beyond Beatrice's illness.

Silvia regrets giving Leo Beatrice's wrong number and pushes him to confess his love. Beatrice then tells him that their love is true and that Silvia and Leo were meant for each other. The revelation reframes the trio's emotional landscape.

Beatrice claims she has found a compatible bone marrow donor and says she will travel to France with her family for two months. She asks Leo not to call, creating distance and confusion. The lie heightens Leo's uncertainty about Beatrice's fate.

Doctors confirm a potential donor match, and Leo is summoned from the hospital to prepare for donation. The prospect of actually helping Beatrice, or someone else, gives him a moment of hope. He steels himself for the life-changing process ahead.

After discussions with Beatrice's parents and with Silvia's help, Beatrice is convinced to go to the hospital and donate marrow to a young mother. The act is framed as a noble, selfless gesture. The family and friend support makes the decision possible.

The donation takes place in the hospital and the recipient's life is saved. Beatrice's selfless act leaves a lasting impression on those around her. The moment underscores the cost and grace of altruism.

Beatrice pretends to be recovering, masking the reality of her struggle to spare Leo pain. Her deception adds an emotional distance between them. The rift foreshadows the trials to come.

Beatrice dies toward the end of the school year, bringing a heartbreaking closure to Leo's hopes. The loss settles over the school as the term ends. Leo is left to confront a future without his dream girl.

With Beatrice gone, Leo initially feels there is nothing to live for. He then discovers Silvia's enduring love and begins to see a new purpose beyond his lost dreams. The revelation marks a turning point toward healing.