1936, Italian army is invading Ethiopia. Lieutenant Silvestri suffering toothache decides to reach the nearest camp hospital. But the lorry has an accident and stop near a rock, so Silvestri continues by walk. On his way he meets and rapes a wonderful young Ethiopian. He also wound her when he shot to a wild animal, and later kills her to avoid further pain. When he finally reaches the hospital, he realizes he gets probably leprosy. Trying to escape from Ethiopia Silvestri will kill again. But surprises aren't still over.

1870年，当时由教皇统治的罗马被意大利将军拉马莫拉的军队占领。停战后，意大利士兵阿方索杀死了教皇的一名士兵，唐·普罗斯彼罗的儿子。随后，他在唐·普罗斯彼罗的家中寻求庇护。在那里，康斯坦萨和奥林匹亚，分别是唐·普罗斯彼罗的妻子和女儿，爱上了他。然后古斯塔沃，他知道阿方索杀了唐·普罗斯彼罗的儿子，来到了房子里。。。有些事情即将发生。