La malattia del desiderio

A candid, intimate drama unfolds as two lifelong friends navigate desire, aging, and the quiet ache of unspoken longing. Set against sunlit Italian interiors and everyday rituals, the story follows their evolving bond as memories surface and expectations shift. When a provocative encounter shakes the foundations of friendship, each woman confronts what she truly wants—both from her partner and from herself. The film humanizes a private struggle with tenderness, humor, and restrained intensity, avoiding sensationalism while revealing the complexities of romance, loyalty, and self-discovery. It invites quiet reflection on how longing shapes identity and the courage it takes to choose authenticity.