Set in the prosperous poolside communities of Italy in the 1980's, the film follows Elio, a seventeen-year-old youthful figure, as he unveils a secret romance with Oliver, a man twice his age and an internship at his father's workplace. A charming and attractive tale of personal growth, sexual awakening, and generational discourse, accompanied by sparkling cello melodies and shimmering cinematography, brings Italy to the big screen in a triumphant return.