Stay as You Are (1978)

Plot

Giulio Marengo, a jaded Roman landscape architect, finds himself entangled in a tumultuous May-December romance when he meets the stunning Francesca from Florence. As their chemistry ignites, Giulio grapples with a shocking revelation: she may be his daughter. Torn between desire and responsibility, he vows to maintain distance, yet the allure of their connection proves irresistible. Francesca, yearning for a relationship that combines passion with paternal warmth, complicates matters further. Their story unfolds in a delicate balance of forbidden love and familial bonds, challenging societal norms and personal morals.