In 1940s Venice, as fascist influence grows, retired art critic Professor Nino Rolfe and his younger wife Teresa struggle to rekindle their passion. Nino's plan to reignite their relationship involves writing down his sexual fantasies in a secret diary, hoping Teresa will find it and read it, leading her to overcome her inhibitions.
The Key
A middle-aged art critic and his wife, whose relationship is starting to fade, set out on a romantic escapade to Venice in the 1940s to reinvigorate their marriage.