Lea and Rocco, secret lovers, find their relationship taking a dark turn as Lea becomes obsessive, trying to insert herself into Rocco's daily life.

With Breve storia d'amore, Ludovica Rampoldi, screenwriter of the award-winning film Il traditore and the internationally successful series Gomorra, serves up a tasteful cocktail of romantic comedy, layered psychological drama, and sexy thriller in her directorial debut.