Film Commission Torino Piemonte

Autumn 1946. In the shadow of post-war poverty, young spouses Erminia and Edoardo embark on a perilous journey across the mountains, seeking a new beginning in france. Pregnant and vulnerable, Erminia places her trust in Volpe, a fierce and enigmatic guide with an untamed demeanor. Along the path, the group is ambushed by soldiers. Edoardo fights to protect Erminia, but he is gravely wounded. It is Volpe who fends off the attackers, leading them deeper into the mountains. As they reach a circle of ancient stones, the beast emerges - a monstrous creature with moose - like hooves and twisted horns. The beast claims Edoardo, ripping him away in a violent frenzy. Volpe and erminia escape, and the guide finally reveals her secret: for years, Volpe has sacrificed travelers to the beast to shield the villages below. But Erminia's unborn child awakens something long dormant in Volpe - a desire for redemption. In a final act of defiance, Volpe confronts the beast, luring it away to ensure Erminia’s safe passage to the border. On the plains, Erminia collapses in grief, her tears soaking the earth. from the forest's edge, Volpe - battered but unyielding - watches her retreat, steeling herself for the eternal battle that awaits.