In 1950, in the bay of Naples Italy, beautiful Parthenope (Celeste Dalla Porta) is born in the ocean itself. A princess (well not literally) who will live her youth in the crumbling castle her family’s life of privilege has afforded them.

As she grows into her teenage years and beyond, she becomes a gorgeous, statuesque beauty drawing the attention of men, boys and even other women who pass her by. Like the siren from Greek mythology, which is her namesake, Parthenope is the embodiment of the city of Naples itself; beautiful, illusive and profane.