Set against the backdrop of World War II, the days leading up to Christmas bring an unexpected visitor to an Italian Catholic boarding school for orphaned girls. A woman arrives bearing a lavish cake and a heartfelt request: the girls should pray for her boyfriend, who is entangled in an affair. As the children navigate their own desires and dreams, the poignant blend of innocence and longing unfolds, revealing the complexities of love and loyalty during tumultuous times. The atmosphere is filled with both festive cheer and the weight of unspoken truths.