[same plot as the movie and book “call me by your name”, will byers in place of the character ‘elio perlman’] summer of 1983. will byers has recently turned 18, in late february, making him a sensitive pisces. will has been raised by his parents, samuel byers and anella byers. both are highly educated; Mr. Byers is a professor, and Mrs. Byers is a translator, fluent in multiple languages, creating a rich academic atmosphere in their Italian villa. they are ideal parents, encouraging will’s interests and individuality, never imposing rigid rules, and creating a safe space for his exploration of love and identity. Mr. Byers offers profound wisdom, encouraging will to feel deeply and not shy away from pain, viewing heartbreak as essential to living fully. each summer, will and his parents travel to their summer home, a 17th century villa in lombardy, italy. will soon meets mike wheeler, nearly 25, a doctoral student working for his father as an intern. that’s another guarantee.. each summer, wills father has an intern who comes to stay alongside them in their home for the summer. amid the sun drenched splendor of their surroundings, will and mike discover the heady beauty of awakening desire over the course of a summer that will change their lives.