Two friends in ancient Rome -- Encolpio (Martin Potter ) and Ascilto (Hiram Keller) -- fight over custody of the young Gitone (Max Born). Gitone ultimately chooses to live with Ascilito, throwing Econlipo's life into turmoil. But years later, when Encolpio reunites with Gitone, the two men plot to kidnap a demi-god and incur the wrath of the gods. Legendary auteur Federico Fellini directs this stylish search for redemption.