Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Mediterranean, 'Swept Away' is Lina Wertmuller's controversial film about sex, love, politics and role reversals. Raffalla, a rich and stunning capitalist, particularly enjoys tormenting Gennarino, a Communist deckhand who works on her husband's yacht. Stranded on a deserted island, Gennarino reverses roles and becomes master over Raffaella. She finds herself submitting to her new role culminating in a dramatic climax when they are rescued and must determine if their love can survive the harsh realities of civilization...