Romina tells the story of a young woman who grew up in Bologna and leads an ordinary life of work, sport and evenings out with friends, which takes an unexpected and dramatic turn when her mother, Berta, is arrested. The plot explores not only the protagonist’s family affairs but also the complex social network of the suburbs that surrounds her. Set in Bologna, Romina could take place in any Western metropolis, because it reflects a universal reality: the precariousness of modern suburban life. And through Berta’s imprisonment, the injustice of the prison system, a controversial aspect of our society, is brought to light. Romina offers a realistic portrait of urban life, made up of social fragility, precariousness and prison.