A young couple's love story unfolds alongside an old black-and-white movie, forcing them to confront doubts and fears as the girl navigates the delicate revelation. Will they overcome "on-screen tale" idealism and go by their path?

In 19th-century Papal Rome, Bartolomeo is a wealthy and greedy parvenu who craves a noble title. While trying to raise the money he needs to strike a deal with a prince for the hand of his daughter, he'll find himself caught in a magical journey between past, present and future. Assisted by some rather illustrious companions, he'll have to come to terms with whom he really is and give his life a new meaning.