This news triggers a profound existential crisis, forcing him to look past the superficial glaze of high-society parties.

On his 65th birthday, Jep learns that his first true love has passed away and that she loved him her entire life.

The film follows Jep Gambardella (played with masterful charisma by Toni Servillo ), a 65-year-old journalist and former novelist who has spent decades as the self-proclaimed "king" of Rome's lavish, decadent nightlife. 🎭 The Plot: A Search for Meaning