In Vicenza, a beautiful Italian city, a young wealthy couple joyfully welcomes the birth of a long-awaited daughter in the early 1980s. But the child’s face is disfigured by a red birthmark that covers half her face. This spot haunts the mother to the point that she rejects her responsibilities as a mother. The child’s aunt, a famous concert pianist, takes over her education, thus discovering her exceptional musical talent.

The latest film by Marco Tullio Giordana, a veteran Italian director and recipient of the 2024 Locarno Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award. Set in 1980s Vicenza, the film tells the story of a wealthy couple who welcome their daughter Rebecca, born with a red birthmark on her face. Unable to accept this, her mother rejects her. Rebecca, however, awakens to music through her pianist aunt and gradually grows through her friendship with Lucilla. The film quietly portrays Rebecca's journey from childhood to youth, exploring her wounds, family secrets, conflicts, and her path to self-healing through music. Pianist Beatrice Barison portrays adult Rebecca. (Jo Ji-hoon)