Together, they raise Monica, Felice's daughter from his first wife, Silvia, who tragically took her own life years ago under mysterious circumstances.

Haunted by Silvia's absence, Felice decides to visit the place where she ended her life one final time.

To his astonishment, Silvia reappears and reveals that she faked her suicide because she grew weary of living in poverty with Felice in Venice.

After a few months, Felice discovers their whereabouts and tracks them down in Milan, where Silvia's affluent husband emphasizes her desire to maintain the luxurious lifestyle she has become accustomed to while also seeking custody of Monica, despite the legal complexities.

In this context, Felice, adopting a detached and market-driven approach, suggests selling Monica based on her weight.