New anti-gay laws have just been approved in Russia. After a competition in St. Petersburg, Italian swimmer Massimo meets a Russian of his own age, Vladimir, working as an interpreter for the delegation of which Massimo is a member. The two men fall in love, but they will have to face the cultural barriers between them, as well as old and new macho stereotypes.

Dreams from Strangers

Matteo and Riccardo are a couple and they are about to celebrate their sixth month of their relationship. But the romantic time is interrupted by tragic news: Matteo discovers he has become HIV positive.