The story follows two men in Milan, Francesco and Alessandro, who both lose their jobs. Francesco, a former manager, tries to hide his unemployment from his family by working humble jobs until he meets Alessandro, a small-time con artist. The two team up to perform increasingly sophisticated scams, built on the precarious rule that their families must never meet. Main Cast: Ale (Alessandro Besentini) as Alessandro. Franz (Francesco Villa) as Francesco. Lucia Ocone as Susanna. Maddalena Maggi as Veronica.

It is a celebrated anthem about faith in others and the "vertigo" of taking risks. One of its most famous lines is: "La vertigine non è paura di cadere, ma voglia di volare" (Vertigo is not the fear of falling, but the desire to fly).

Released in theaters in early 2007 but often associated with its 2006 production year, this film is a "bittersweet comedy" directed by Massimo Venier .