Overview
- Set during the final year of WWI, the film focuses on two doctors with opposing views on treating soldiers.
- Stefano, a strict patriot, sends injured soldiers back to the front lines, while Giulio secretly maims them to save their lives.
- The arrival of nurse Anna adds a complicated dynamic, hinting at unresolved past tensions and a subdued love triangle.
- The film addresses themes of sacrifice, ethical medical practices, and the impact of the Spanish Flu pandemic.
- Despite strong performances, critics note the film's slow pacing and structural issues.