When an Italian immigrant's harsh but intriguing past catches up with him, his sceptical daughter Sophie sets out to discover the truth about her father, his affair with a Romanian trapeze artist and a mysterious New Zealander claiming to be his son. This twisting tale of secrets and social dilemmas is set against a remarkable and moving history of Italian immigration. Funny and good-hearted, yet punctuated with heartbreak, this sharply entertaining story of love, lies and very hairy ears captivates to its astonishing end.