Giovanna’s interest in a charming young religious scholar rankles her worldly father. It also irritates Vittoria, who is wary of the teen's intentions.

Giovanna accompanies Vittoria to Enzo’s grave and learns about their family’s falling out. A conversation about passion awakens something in Giovanna.

After Giovanna overhears her father’s comment comparing her to his estranged sister, the teen travels to a rough part of Naples to meet her aunt.

On a trip to Milan to visit Roberto, Giovanna wrestles with wanting to be seen as the scholar’s equal or something else.