The story of the 1961 film (Italian: La ragazza con la valigia ) is a bittersweet romantic drama centered on Aida, a naive nightclub singer, and Lorenzo, a teenage boy from a wealthy family. Plot Summary

: Touched by Aida’s vulnerability and desperate situation, Lorenzo decides to help her instead of turning her away. He provides her with money, sets her up in a hotel, and eventually falls deeply in love with her.

: The film begins with Aida (played by Claudia Cardinale ) being abandoned by Marcello , a wealthy playboy who seduced her with false promises of a film career.

: Determined to find him, Aida tracks Marcello to his family mansion in Parma. To avoid her, Marcello sends his 16-year-old brother, Lorenzo (played by Jacques Perrin ), to deal with her.