La Strada

La Strada

Drama The strongman Zampano needs an assistant for his touring act, and purchases innocent maiden Gelsomina from her mother. He is abusive towards Gelsomina, but her naivete shields her from the situation, and subsequently leads her to the high-wire artist The Fool, with whom she falls in love. The Fool returns her affections and they plan to leave together but Zampano's jealousy and rage explode with tragic consequences.