Zerocalcare and Cinghiale struggle to keep their neighborhood hangout afloat as money problems pile up, communication breaks down, and their personal dramas spiral out of control, testing their friendship and resolve.

When an old friend returns to the neighborhood, Zerocalcare wants to help him find his place back in the world. But what's the right thing to do?

The narrative, adapted from a graphic novel created by Zerocalcare, is weaved around the protagonist's relationship with an imaginary armadillo that represents his fears and insecurities.