Chiara is looking for a man able to remedy her frigidity but a misunderstanding leads her to Orazio, a dreamer who has not had a relationship in years.

Two contrasting visions of life: on the one hand, the "rock" and adventurous of the brave Livia, cellist without maternal instinct; on the other hand, the reassuring routine of his sister Tina, shy urban vigilant with an ardent desire for maternity.