The film’s plot is deliberately minimalist. The story, set in 2008, unfolds over twelve hours, from night until dawn, almost entirely within the walls of a single hotel room in the center of Rome.
, who initially uses a pseudonym, eventually reveals her true name is Dasha and that she is a professional tennis player on holiday before her upcoming marriage. Key Themes and Artistic Direction habitacion en roma dailymotion parte 1
The film's soundtrack is iconic, with the song "Loving Strangers" by the Spanish singer becoming almost synonymous with the film. The song's melancholic and soulful tone perfectly captures the themes of a fleeting, powerful connection between two people who are, essentially, strangers. The music video, which features clips from the film, helped cement the movie's cultural footprint. The film’s plot is deliberately minimalist