1950s Viareggio, Tuscany, Italy. With summer drawing to a close and her wealthy parents on the verge of divorce, charming 15-year-old Guendalina already misses her friends. As the blasé teenager whiles away the time at the empty beach to escape the emotional burden of a dysfunctional family, Oberdan, the lifeguard's handsome son, enters the picture. Now, to relieve boredom, Guendalina creates a bubbly fantasy world, casting Oberdan as her Prince Charming. And little by little, a pure relationship forms, and they fall in love despite parental objections. But can Guendalina handle maturity?—Nick Riganas