During WWII, a teenage boy discovering himself becomes love-stricken by Malèna, a sensual woman living in a small, narrow-minded Italian town.
The story of a young Calabrian widow who initially reclusive, must come to terms with her loss and live her life.
Olga, recently widowed, has two children. She works at the general store and does everything possible to stay close to her children, especially Michele, who is schizophrenic.
