The Ciambra

In the picturesque southern Italian town of Gioia Tauro in Calabria, a young boy named Pio Amato yearns to embrace adulthood as he watches his older brother Cosimo navigate life with an air of confidence and expertise. As a member of the local Romani community, Pio's world is filled with the bustling streets of Gioia Tauro where he learns from his sibling how to hustle and navigate through its complexities. One fateful night, eager to prove his capabilities to Cosimo, Pio embarks on a daring endeavor; but as events take an unexpected turn, this life-altering experience serves as a profound lesson that challenges the young boy's perspective and understanding of the world around him.