This series follows the gripping journey of a young man whose life is irrevocably altered when he is forcibly taken from his sheltered home. Thrown into harrowing conditions, he must learn to survive against all odds, discovering the profound strength found in friendship and solidarity along the way. His subsequent perilous escape and return home become an extraordinary adventure, forging unexpected alliances and revealing that enemies can indeed become allies. These narratives are rich with suspense, resilience, and profound lessons on humanity and the will to endure.
After being taken by German soldiers from a local movie theater along with other Italian boys including his Jewish friend, Roberto is forced to work in Germany, escapes into the Ukrainian winter, before desperately trying to make his way back home to Venice