Pietro, a boy from Turin, spends his childhood summers in a remote village in the Italian Alps where he befriends Bruno, a local shepherd. The two boys form an inseparable bond, exploring the rugged mountain terrain and sharing their dreams and struggles. Despite their different backgrounds, their friendship deepens with each adventure, and the mountains become a sacred place for their connection. However, as they grow older, Pietro's family circumstances lead him back to urban life, and Bruno remains in the village, continuing his shepherding tradition. The divergence in their paths marks the beginning of distinct journeys but their memories forged in the mountains linger.

Years later, Pietro returns to the village and reconnects with Bruno. The reunion brings back a flood of emotions and memories of their shared past. Both men confront their individual choices and the roads they have traveled, assessing the impact of their decisions on their friendship and sense of self. As they reconnect with the land and each other, Pietro and Bruno face the unspoken truths that have shaped their lives and friendship. The mountains once more provide a backdrop for profound reflection and reconciliation, highlighting the enduring power of their bond and the transformative nature of the landscape they hold dear.