Elena has just turned 18 and this is her first day working in a coffee bar in Bobbio, a town in the north of Italy. It’s summer and the coffee bar is very busy. The first day at work is a chance for Elena to meet lots of different people. Each person has a different story to tell – not just in words but also through simple gestures and actions. These characters can sometimes be quite odd and reflect the countless nuances of the human soul.