La valle dei sorrisi

In the isolated mountain village of Remis, a PE teacher named Sergio Rossetti (Michele Riondino) discovers a surreal serenity that belies a dark ritual. Sergio befriends the teenage boy Matteo Corbin (Giulio Feltri), who possesses an extraordinary ability to heal people's souls through hugs. As Sergio tries to rescue Matteo from this madness, he unleashes his dark side, leading to a descent into horror. Sergio's attempts to protect Matteo ultimately lead to a tragic confrontation with the boy's father, Mauro, and the possessed villagers.