The story is set in Rome in 1900. In a seedy area of the city, Nino Patroni seeks to marry a fellow rogue with his sister.

In 1900 Rome, Nino, a streetwise fishmonger from Borgo, is a free man again after a brief stint in jail. But now he is determined to settle the score with his rival Augusto, a flick-knife expert vying for the affections of charming Rosa, Nino's girlfriend. As tensions reach a boiling point, the only way to resolve the rivalry is through a dramatic, once-and-for-all duel. However, not everyone in town plays by the rules. And in this gripping tale of love and blades, the ultimate question remains: Who will emerge victorious?—Nick Riganas