Keys in Hand(1996)

Keys in Hand is an Italian comedy film following Baccello, a young crusader who departs for the Holy Land only to return to his hometown of Sarnano years later. Eager to reunite with his beautiful wife Ubalda, Baccello discovers she has been locked in a chastity belt since the day he left—a precaution he imposed before his departure. What unfolds is a lighthearted exploration of fidelity, absence, and the absurdities of medieval marriage customs. The film balances humor with the complications that arise when Baccello attempts to reclaim his marriage and navigate the changes that have occurred during his long absence. Keys in Hand offers a comedic take on devotion and the clash between romantic ideals and reality.