We Believed

In 1828, three young friends join Giuseppe Mazzini's patriotic cause, seeking to unify Italy under a republican government. Luigi Lo Cascio stars as Domenico Lopresti, one of these idealistic youth who grow apart over the following decades as disillusionment sets in. The film spans generations, tracing episodes of the historical Risorgimento period and exploring the complexities of friendship, betrayal, and growing apart.