SYNOPSIS

Every May 1st, in Cocullo, a picturesque village in the Abruzzo region, the Feast of Saint Dominic Abbot, the patron saint protecting against snake bites, is celebrated.

This ancient tradition sees the villagers capturing snakes to pay homage to the Saint, perpetuating a ritual that has been passed down for centuries. 

The filmmaker closely follows the oldest "Serparo" (snake handler) in the village, Mr. Tonino Chiocchio, guardian of knowledge and secrets handed down from generation to generation. 

Through his perspective, the most human side of this tradition emerges, along with the important environmental education it promotes, fostering respect for the snakes, which are also protagonists and active participants in this centuries-old celebration.