In ancient Rome, Cabiria, a streetwalker, remains optimistic about love despite her experiences. After a close call with death, she continues to face life with a mix of innocence and confidence. One evening, she meets film star Alberto Lazzari on Via Veneto, but her hopes are crushed. She turns to prayer, and a chance encounter with Oscar D'Onofrio at a vaudeville theatre brings him into her life.

Nights of Cabiria
In this poignant drama, a solitary young woman embarks on a search for human connection in Rome, but her encounters only leave her feeling unfulfilled and heartbroken.