Salvatore and Romolo are two young and poor young men that are neighbours and friends. They live with their parents in Piazza Navona, Rome. They are poor but handsome, and both fall in love with Giovanna.
Some political candidates are determined to win the electors' preference during an election campaign in Italy.
On New Year's Eve, a young woman and an out-of-work actor complicate a pickpocket's plans to ply his trade.