In 16th century Italy, mercenary Marco is hired by cruel duke Astolfo whose unjust reign is threatened by the notorious outlaw the Red Mask.

Luciano Bianchi lives with his wife and son in the small town of Guastalla. As an intellectual and bibliophile, he works as head of cultural initiatives at a mining plant.

为了刁难自己的父亲，一个年轻女子进入了修道院，但是以前的男朋友突然出现，试图赢回她的芳心…