A young woman with cerebral palsy leaves her home in India to study in New York, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and coming to terms with her sexuality.

Arianna is a teenager with emotional and physical insecurities who, unbeknown to her parents, embarks on a quest to discover her sexual identity during a summer trip to the family holiday home on the shores of Lake Bolsano. What follows is a coming of age drama featuring a topical twist, with Arianna attempting to cope with all the typical challenges young girl faces, yet also having to face the realization that her parents have lied to her and that nothing about her life is quite what it seems. Neither prurient nor sensationalist, this debut feature by Carlo Lavagna came out of a documentary he made on a real life case in Italy, but transposed the action to the everyday lives of a seemingly unassuming Italian family. Consequently, Arianna is an arresting, touching and inspiring story, superbly performed, particularly by wonderful newcomer Ondina Quadri, in the title role.

A comedic clash of cultures unfolds as David and his boyfriend Khaled plan to marry, facing opposition from their families. David's mother is Islamophobic, and Khaled's father is homophobic. Complications arise when a young woman brings news that tests their relationship.