Giannella

In the winding alleys of Rome, a small band of Scandinavian painters lives on modest means, sharing studio space, cheap meals and the camaraderie of a close‑knit brotherhood. Their world is colored by the sea‑salt air of the north and the sun‑baked marble of the Italian capital, and their days are spent chasing light on canvas while dreaming of a better future. Tragedy strikes when a fellow artist dies, leaving behind his newborn daughter, Giannella, and no one to care for her.

Now the two friends, Hans and Carl, confront a painful choice: keep the infant in their cramped, poverty‑ridden quarters or surrender her to the Pietà, a charitable refuge that promises safety but feels like abandonment. Their conversation drifts between practical concerns and the tender bond they already feel for the bright‑eyed child. As they weigh duty, hope, and the harsh realities of their bohemian life, the story captures the fragile balance between art, survival, and unexpected love.