[2] Elena, a divorced and childless chemist working at a cosmetics company in Treviso, shares her life with Stefano, a man also separated from his wife.

One evening, on her way home from work, Elena accidentally hits Anita, an elderly Slavic woman.

Intrigued by Anita's strong personality, Elena offers to take care of her, assisting with groceries and burying her deceased cat.

After Anita's death, while organizing her home, Elena discovers postcards from Taranto.

Maria and Elena become friends, navigating the twists of fate together, sharing a mutual desire to find deeper meaning in their lives.