It’s summer in Rome. Everyone’s sitting somewhere cool. Only nine-year-old Emma roams around her neighbourhood, which is located right next to the railway tracks. Despite the rattling and whistling of the trains, Emma listens out for other sounds. She meets dogs, cats and even elephants. Sometimes her eyes wander and she watches trains pass by, plays ball with her friends, or helps her sister serve in a restaurant. With the help of a little magic, she manages to escape her summer tristesse and transform it into something very special.