Altiero Molino is a twenty-six-year-old digital entrepreneur who’s returning to Ventotene with his model husband in order to gather his old friends together around his ailing father so as to treat him to one last holiday in this place which is so special to him. He didn’t expect to find the island all abuzz with Sabry Mazzalupi’s marriage to her partner Cesare. This young woman, who’s the awkward daughter of Roman shopkeeper Ruggero, has become an online celebrity and her wedding is a global event attracting the media as well as mysterious emissaries from the new political regime. These two tribes of vacationers, two seemingly irreconcilable sides of Italy, are destined to come together during the Ferragosto holiday for an ultimate showdown.
August Vacation is a comedy movie that revolves around a family embarking on their annual summer vacation in the month of August. The story takes a humorous approach as they encounter various comical situations and mishaps during their trip, including a humorous neighbor feud and political humor. The film explores themes of family relationships and the dynamics between neighbors. It showcases the ups and downs of a summer vacation, making it an entertaining watch for comedy enthusiasts.