Placido Rizzotto

In post-war Sicily, Placido Rizzotto is haunted by his father's imprisonment and his own experiences as both a soldier and anti-fascist partisan during World War II. His personal history has instilled in him a fierce determination to combat social injustice. Upon returning home, he finds himself in the grip of the Mafia, which has insidiously seeped into every aspect of village life - controlling politics and exploiting its people with impunity.In an act of defiance, Placido helps establish a trade union to challenge the Mafia's tyrannical rule. As he organizes the villagers, his vision expands beyond individual struggles; he envisions a collective force that can reclaim their stolen lands and work together to cultivate them. Through grit, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice, Placido embarks on an epic journey that pits him against a powerful enemy, ultimately forcing him to confront the legacy of his own traumatic past. This gripping drama captures the tension between individual dreams and societal realities as it delves into the heart of one man's quest for justice in the face of overwhelming odds.