Marina, Marina

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At the start of the 1960s, the song “Marina” captivates the hearts of Italians and the world. Young Nino from Sant’Amato on the Riviera secretly adores Marina, the beautiful wife of the barber and mother of his best friend. However, Marina embarks on a passionate affair with a man whose identity Nino only learns many summers later. Meanwhile, fate intertwines their lives: Nino’s aunt fulfills a long-held dream, his father’s cousin falls for a German holidaymaker, and the consequences of Marina’s secret love ripple through the community. Set against the backdrop of seasonal hits, the narrative explores life and love in Sant’Amato, revealing tragedies rooted in Italy’s history that forever alter the lives of its inhabitants. This tale weaves together themes of fathers and sons, betrayal and atonement, the burdens of love, and the irony of happiness.