In the early 1970s, the Calabrian mafia is rapidly expanding its influence. Antonio, son of the high-ranking 'Ndrangheta boss Giacomo Zagari, finds himself killing more and more frequently, ultimately realizing that he isn't suited to this extreme lifestyle. While his generation protests for their rights of freedom in factories, universities and public squares, Antonio struggles with his own predeterminations. When his brother also begins to suffer under the merciless code of the family, Antonio finds the strength to defy his father, rejecting his legacy.