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Luca, you want to play with me?

Yes. I've 5 balls. And you?

- I have 3. - Alright. They're enough.

How are you, Flip?

You're hungry, huh?

- Here. Eat! - Is that dog yours?

No, but he likes me. He's hungry, poor animal!

I don't give a darn. As long as he doesn't enter the courtyard!

Luca! Luca!

Come! Stop with that dog!

If you don't hurry, we won't be in time for even one game!

Let's open the gate and have him enter. Come!

Come on! Hurry! Step on it!

You open the gate, and we'll get the dog.

- What if it bites? - No, no. He doesn't bite!

Don't let him run away, stupid! Watch out! Hold his paws!

You tie the can to his tail.

Run! Run!

Flip! Flip, wait! Come, Flip!

- Where does this dog come from? - Watch out! He could bite.

- What is the custodian doing? - It's disgraceful!

- Stop, Flip! - These bad boys!

- Hold still, Flip! - What a disaster!

- Who did it? - Him. He did it!

- No, it's not true! - You're a liar!

I saw you playing with the dog with my own eyes!

I didn't do anything! They tied a can to his tail!

Don't listen to him! He's trying to blame others, but he did it!

Me? You did it! I saw when you opened the gate

to have the dog enter. Everyone saw you!

Liar! I didn't even get close to the gate.

- Principal, look here. - Look at what happened.

- I want to know who the culprit is. - He did it!

- It's not true! - Enough!

- Out! - Go!

As for you two,

tomorrow morning you'll come to school with your parents.

You were to come with your parents.

- You didn't come with your father. - I don't have one.

You don't?

Oh! What is your name?

Luca Martinez!

- At least your mother could've come! - My mother is at the factory.

- She can't come at this hour. - Alright...

You said you saw one of the boys playing with the dog. Who was he?

Him. I'd told him not to let the dog in the courtyard.

I just gave him a piece of bread, and went back to playing.

- Then you did it. - No, sir.

I swear I didn't even see that dog.

- Liar! - Silence!

It's useless to argue! One of you two must've done it.

Or both! So you'd better decide to tell the truth.

This is the truth. I didn't do it.

Sir, I don't want to influence your decision,

but I know my son. He has many flaws,

but he has a good quality... he's sincere.

- I know he's incapable of lying. - But at this age

all children lie. Especially to avoid a punishment.

Pietro, look straight into my eyes.

It's your father speaking.

- Answer honestly! Did you do it? - No, Dad.

- You see? - Alright, I understand.

Now we'll decide. Meanwhile, go back to class.

And be careful!

- Goodbye, Dad. - Goodbye, my son.

It's pitiful. If I understood well,

that poor boy didn't have a father to teach him manners.

- Yes, unfortunately! - That is why I beg you

to be indulgent with him. After all, fathers are responsible...

Alright. Good-day. I'm sorry to have disturbed you.

Martinez, come here. Here. It's for your mother.

- What is it? - It's from the secretary's office.

- It's the expense account. - For what expense?

The damages your dog caused. He who breaks, pays.

- Good thing they didn't suspend you! - But I...

Go, go! And don't do it again! Go on!

Don't make a commotion, boys!

Hey, Flip! What're you doing? Come here. Come on!

They played a dirty trick on you. I'm sorry.

Go away. Our walk is over.

- No one is ever home in your place? - No, sir.

My mother is at the factory, and I was at school.

I put a letter under the mat for your mother.

- Another letter? - Tell her I'm tired of waiting!

If she doesn't pay the rent, I'll kick you both out.

Yes, sir, alright.

- Go away! I'm sick of you! - What did you say?

Nothing, sir. I wasn't talking to you.

Oh! I didn't think so.

Go!

What do you want?

What'll we do? Poor Mom! Two ugly letters in one day.

This is from the landlord.

We must give it to her. This one? It's your fault if I received it.

Shall we give it to her today?

We'll give it to her tomorrow. Life is so complicated!

Come on!

Do you think you've settled in my home?

Forget it! You'll live a dog's life here!

Luca! Luca!

- What did the school custodian want? - He gave me a letter for Mom.

They want her to pay the damages the dog caused.

What've you got to do with the dog's damages? Pietro should pay!

He managed to have them believe it's my fault.

- His father defended him. - What a coward!

It won't end here! If I catch him alone, I'll give him a lesson!

Good for you. Know where you can find him? At the port fishing.

- I'll go today. Want to come? - Why not? If you need help...

- Carlo, what're you doing out there? - I'm coming, Dad!

See you later. By the way, is it true you don't have a father?

- Pietro told that to everyone. - What's wrong with not having one?

Nothing, but if someone has a mother, he must have a father.

- I only have a mother. Alright? - What do I care?

After lunch, I'll give you the usual signal.

Listen, wait. Aren't they too many?

- Are you afraid? - Me, afraid?

I think you should go alone. It's something between you two.

If you need me, call. I'll be waiting here for you.

Alright, I'll go by myself.

- Were you looking for me? - Yes, you.

- What do you want? - You're a liar and a scum!

I won't pay the school damages.

You must pay, because you tied the can to the dog's tail.

Who told you that? The dog?

No, everyone knows. You acted like a big shot in front of the principal

because your father was there, but now we are alone.

Why didn't your father accompany you?

- It doesn't mean anything. - Yes, it does!

No one accompanied you because you are a bastard.

- Bastard? What's that mean? - He's little and doesn't understand.

They explained it to me.

If you don't have a father, it's your mother's fault.

- What's she have to do with it? - I don't know. Ask her.

What's my mom have to do with it? Take this!

- Hello, Captain. - Giacomo, once again in Spain!

- Are you happy? - Very. It's a great country!

It sure is!

- Give the order to unload. - Alright, Captain.

- Are you coming down? - I'll come later.

Alright. Bye.

Get out of here! Stop it!

Stop it!

Go!

- I'll see you at school tomorrow! - Go!

We'll settle accounts!

Bravo! Bravo! You defended yourself well. You're brave.

Come here.

You got beat a bit! But it was you against everyone.

Why were you fighting?

They said I am a bastard.

Don't bother with them. They're kids and don't know what they're saying.

Blow your nose. Do you have a handkerchief?

Yes, sir, I do.

What is this letter? Let's see.

A letter from the school.

"Amount for damages caused by student Luca Martinez. 350 pesetas."

- Are you Luca Martinez? - Yes.

Why? What'd you do to have to pay 350 pesetas?

Nothing. The dog with a can tied to his tail...

A dog, a can, a tail... What is this all about?

They said it was my fault, but Pietro did it.

His father defended him, while I...

Why? Don't you have a father?

- No, I've never had one. - Oh! Here.

Why should I be blamed if I don't have a father?

And what's my mom have to do with it?

- Why are they taking it out on her? - Don't bother with them.

Your companions are stupid and bad.

Everything will work out.

Now go back home.

And don't cry.

Don't cry anymore, understand?

Bravo! Bravo! Encore!

Cheers for Lola!

Sit here with us. Champagne!

Calm down, young man.

Hey! Keep your hands to yourself!

- Understand? Because I... - Calm down! Let's leave.

I've been waiting for you. When did you arrive?

- This morning. - Why didn't you come right away?

- They detained me at customs. - Any problems?

No, I hope not! They found nothing on board.

- Why did the trip last so long? - I went to Greece.

An important cargo. And then to Naples and Genoa.

Genoa? Is that woman still there waiting for you?

What nonsense! No one was waiting for me.

Don't deny it. I know. I was told.

- Who told you? - It doesn't matter. I know.

To your success!

- Where is he? - Down there.

I don't think he wants to talk about business now.

Let's go.

- Captain... - What is it?

These two friends would like to talk to you.

- About what? - A proposal that may interest you.

Now? Isn't another moment better?

They're in a hurry. They're leaving today.

Alright, sit down. Excuse me, dear...

- You want me to leave you? - No, it doesn't matter.

- May I invite her to dance? - If you like...

Why not? Let's go!

Would you like to drink something?

No, thank you. We're in a hurry.

- You're more and more lovely, Lola. - Ok, but don't squeeze me too much.

Are you afraid? Is he so jealous?

Of course not! Don't worry.

Tell me if he saw that woman in Genoa again.

I don't think so. We just stopped a few hours.

Are you sincere?

You promised to tell me the truth.

That's the truth.

Don't you think I'd be happy if he cheated on you?

At least I could have some hope!

Don't be silly.

I don't like this deal. It's too dangerous.

The profit will be proportioned to the danger, of course.

Yes, I understand, but I don't want to risk again.

Up to now, I've always been lucky.

Alright. If you don't want to accept,

others are ready to do so. - So much the better. Ask them.

It was a pleasure. Goodbye.

- He didn't accept. - Don't worry. He always does that.

But he ends up giving in.

Lola will convince him.

- You think? - Yeah!

Let's go.

Math, as I explained, has four operations.

- May I, teacher? - What is it?

Luca Martinez in the principal's office. His father is there.

- My father? - His father?

Silence! Did you hear that, Luca? Go to the principal's office.

Your father is waiting for you.

So, as I was saying, math has four operations:

addition, subtraction...

Captain, all this cannot be covered by silence.

Even if we want to be indulgent, there are still

damages that must be paid.

- Excuse me. - Here he is! How's it going?

- How are you? - Fine, thanks.

The damages were paid. No one will be punished this time.

But remember, such ugly things must never be repeated. Ok?

Alright, sir. He's a good boy,

and no one must bully him.

- What bullying? - I mean that

if someone dares do so, I'd have to intervene again.

Oh! The bell! The lessons are over.

- I'll be going. Thank you. Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Excuse me a moment. You go ahead.

Excuse me if I interfere in what isn't my business.

- What is it? - Let me give you a friend's advice.

I'm speaking above all in the interest of that poor boy.

- Huh? - Why not make your position legal?

- What position? - Yours.

In regard to the boy and his mother.

Certain ambiguous situations usually end up damaging the children

who are the real victims. - Sir, I...

No, I don't want to know anything. I just gave you some advice.

- Let me explain... - Use my advice as you wish.

- It's been a pleasure. Goodbye. - Goodbye.

But I...

What do you want now? Everything has been taken care of.

- Try not to get into more trouble. - Yes, sir.

Alright.

Sir! Sir!

Excuse me, sir. Do you mind if I go out with you?

No, but why do you want to go out with me?

I'd like my companions to see

that I've someone who defends me, too.

Alright. If that's the reason...

Let's go.

What?

Excuse me, sir. Are you an admiral?

No, just a ship's captain.

- You command a ship? - Yes, the Albatros.

- It's docked where you were fighting. - Is it the white one

with the yellow smokestack? - Yes. You like it?

- Very much. - If you come to the port,

I'll have you visit it. - Thank you, sir.

Ok, this is it. I live here.

- Good luck, dear friend. Bye. - Listen...

- What is it? - I'd like to ask you a favor.

- Could you accompany me upstairs? - Why?

I'd like Mom to see me with you. If I tell her, she won't believe me.

Oh! You're right.

- What floor do you live on? - The fourth.

- Alright, then. Let's go. - Thank you.

- Is this it? - Yes.

- Thank goodness! - Mom isn't here. She'll come soon.

- What are you looking for? - The key.

Here it is!

Come in, sir.

- Is this all of your house? - Yes, sir.

That is Mom's room. I sleep here on the sofa.

- Don't you have brothers or sisters? - No, none.

Does your mother work?

Yes, sir. She works in a textile factory.

- You want to sit down, Captain? - No, I can't stay long.

- It's very late, and I'm busy. - Wait a bit longer.

- You want to drink some wine? - No, no.

- Give me a glass of water. - Yes, right away.

Good-day, ma'am.

- But who are... - Hi, Mom.

- Who is this gentleman? - I realize you're surprised.

I met your son by chance and helped him with a problem at school.

What did he do? I know nothing about it.

Don't be alarmed. Something silly. He'll tell you himself.

They're just boys! I talked to the principal,

and everything is solved. Don't worry.

Thank you.

Bye, Luca. Good-day, ma'am.

Good-day.

Come here a minute! Who is that man?

- What happened at school? Speak up! - Yes, I'll explain.

Why didn't you tell me right away?

- I was afraid. - Afraid of what?

Of who? Of me?

Since there was still the rent to pay...

What do you care? I provide for these things.

You say that I must be a man now.

Yes, sure! But what got into you?

Asking a perfect stranger to pay!

I didn't ask him. He did it on his own.

He did it without telling me.

The custodian came in class saying my dad was in the principal's office.

- I went inside and... - Your dad?

Yes, he told the principal he was my father.

This is too much!

How dare he! What right had he to do it?

Why are you angry, Mom?

Of course I'm angry! What did the principal think?

That he and I... Do you realize that...

Well... it's useless. You can't understand.

- What is his name? - I don't know.

What does he do? Where does he live? How did you meet him?

He's the captain of a beautiful ship that's at the port.

We must return the money he spent for you.

- How much did he pay? - 350 pesetas.

350 pesetas? Oh, my God!

Where will I find all that money?

Forget it, Mom. He paid, and that's it.

Not at all! He's nothing to do with it.

He must have his money back. Right away!

Just look at yourself!

Why didn't you put on a jacket?

- I didn't know where it was. - Sure, sure.

You always have a ready excuse.

Meanwhile you go around like this. How pitiful!

Well? Did they accept your conditions?

Of course! They had no choice.

- Alright. You'll earn lots of money. - A lot. Maybe too much.

Lola, what do you want me to bring you from Genoa?

A necklace, a bracelet, a fur coat?

Don't get me anything. It's time you put money aside.

- Put it aside for who? - For you, for me...

I can't stand this life anymore.

This darn place!

I'd like to end it once and for all, and live with you!

The two of us in peace.

Have a home of our own.

- A home of our own? - Wouldn't you like that, too?

- Me? - You've told me many times.

"When I leave the sea..."

Yes, of course I'd like it!

It's late now. I must go.

- Are you leaving right away? - As soon as the paperwork is done.

- Want me to accompany you? - Better not. Let's say goodbye here.

Excuse me, Mr. Giovanni, I am mortified.

- You are right, but... - An unexpected expense.

- So you used the rent money. - That's right.

- How did you guess? - Are you making a fool of me?

Oh, no! Please be patient another few days.

Well, then...

- You be nice with me, too. - Of course. Sit down.

- May I offer you a coffee? - Don't pretend you don't understand.

Please! I already said I don't want to hear such things.

Why? I know your situation.

You're a woman who's alone, and life is difficult...

But with some good will on your part,

we could be good friends. - Stop it!

I'll get you the money as soon as possible.

- But leave now! - Alright, I'm going.

But to my lawyer's!

And if you don't pay...

They won't budge. They can't grant you other advances.

But it's a particular situation. I really need that money.

Please! If you ask, they'll give it to me.

- How much do you need? - 350 pesetas.

I'll talk to the administration. I'll do what I can. Don't doubt it.

- Who are you looking for? - Is the captain here?

I don't know. Go on board and ask.

- Excuse me. Where's the captain? - Down in his cabin.

Thank you.

Hey! Is anyone here?

May I?

- Go to your positions. We're leaving. - Yes, Captain.

Gangway on board!

Let go at the bow! Hold the rope!

How is it possible my son isn't back yet?

- Have you seen him? - No, but don't worry.

You know how boys are! You don't know where he went?

Yes, I sent him to the port.

- He was to deliver a letter to... - To who?

Nothing. I have to go. Thank you.

Hurry! Pietro, get moving.

- What are you doing here? - Excuse me, Captain.

My mother gave me this letter for you.

A letter for me? Did anyone see the boy get on board?

- I don't know anything. - That's incredible!

When did you come on board? Huh?

They told me you were downstairs. I went down and there was a parrot.

- Then the door closed and... - Don't cry, silly!

What a mess! What'll we do with him?

- We can't go back. - That's for sure!

Of course not, we're already late.

- Couldn't you rush out before? - The closed door, the parrot...

- I know. You already told me. - I'd say to dump him in the sea.

No, no, don't! Don't dump me in the sea!

Can't you see he's kidding?

Stop being funny, and get out of here!

You deserve ending up in the sea because you're such an idiot!

And stop crying! You can't solve anything with tears.

- We could lower a lifeboat. - Yes, right!

Who'll accompany him on land? We've such a small crew.

No. We're stuck taking him with us.

Advise the Port Authorities to inform his mother, poor woman.

What a mess!

You... come here.

Stop crying! What's the point?

Blow your nose. Hard. Harder. That's it...

Chief, surely something tragic happened to him.

Try asking the other police chiefs, the hospitals.

Calm down. There may be many reasons

why your son hasn't come back yet.

No need to be so pessimistic. We'll get information.

This is the thief.

Did the Port Authorities give you any information?

- Just a moment. We'll find out. - Yes.

Yes, yes, yes. Hello?

- Is your son's name Luca? - Yes, yes.

- Why? What happened to him? - Nothing, nothing. Relax.

Yes, I understand.

And so? Oh, really?

Oh! She's here.

Yes, I will inform her.

Thank you. Thank you.

- He boarded a boat. - Boarded a boat?

Yes, a merchant ship. See? It's nothing serious.

Why did he do that?

At that age, boys are filled with spirit of adventure.

The captain will bring him back in a week.

When he returns, spank him. But it will be useless.

He'll run away the next chance he gets.

He left in this cold weather, with nothing on!

Hey, Luca!

Who made you peel potatoes?

The cook. He said I have to earn my stay here.

I'm clandestine.

Good for him.

- That way you'll learn. - To peel potatoes?

No, to be less stupid! You still like life at sea?

This is how you begin. Peeling potatoes and washing the deck.

Watch out! See? You cut yourself.

Let me see. Giacomo!

Have his finger disinfected. I'm returning on deck.

Hey, you! Have someone else peel the potatoes.

- Leave the boy alone. - Yes, Commander.

Hear that? I think he must be his son.

You haven't realized that yet?

Luca! What're you looking at?

The sea and the sky almost look the same.

Right. They're so similar you can't tell the difference down there. Come.

Hop up! Take a good look.

- Know what that line is called? - No, Mr. Captain.

The horizon.

What does that mean, Mr. Captain?

What I told you. The horizon. It's a name.

Like your name is Luca, and my name is Andrea.

I see, Mr. Captain.

Stop calling me "Mr. Captain".

How should I call you?

Call me what you want.

Can I call you "Dad"?

What? How else can I tell you I'm not your father?

By the way, tell me...

Do you remember something about your father? Anything?

Yes, Mom told me he was a sailor.

He commanded a ship, too.

One day he left for a long trip and never returned.

I see. Sometimes we never return.

Well, if you like, you can call me "Dad".

Thank you, Mr. Captain.

- Stop calling me "Mr. Captain". - Thanks, Dad.

Now let's go drink something. Come.

Giacomo, once they've unloaded, have them all go on land.

- The guard duty is enough. - When do we load the other stuff?

I don't know. They'll tell me. Maybe they'll wait until it's dark.

- Look. There's a blonde over there. - Where? Oh!

She's rather pretty! She's been waiting for a while.

- How'd she find out I was coming? - Her heart must have told her.

You're lucky, Captain! A love in every port.

- Don't you do the same? - Did you promise this one

to marry her, too? - Of course!

She insisted so much, I couldn't say no.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Andrea! Andrea, I'm here!

- Olga! - Darling, I missed you so much!

- Why are you so late? - You know it doesn't depend on me.

I landed in Morocco, and had to unload at the Balearics.

Be truthful. Did you cheat on me during all this time?

What are you saying? How can you think that?

I'd like to believe you. I can't wait for you to stop navigating,

and come live with me forever. - Yes, that is my dream.

Live together, forever.

Dad!

- Did he say that to you? - To me?

- I don't think so. - Dad!

- Dad! - What? He's your son?

My son? No. Let me explain.

He's just a poor boy who got on board by mistake and...

- And he calls you "Dad"? - He calls me "Dad",

just as he could call me "Uncle" or "Granddad".

He doesn't have a father. Understand?

So he asked my permission to call me... Understand?

- Miserable scoundrel! - Olga!

That's the truth. I swear.

Let me go! I don't want to see you again. It's over!

Olga, listen... Wait! Listen to me, Olga. Olga!

What got into you to call me "Dad"?

- You said I could! - Just between the two of us.

Not holler it to everyone like that!

What's with you? What's so funny, imbecile?

Don't get angry, Captain. There are lots of blondes.

Get out of my sight and go back up.

And don't start crying! Go on up.

Yes, sir. Dad.

Wait. Come here.

You can't keep these light clothes on.

What'll I tell your mom if you get ill?

- Aren't you cold? - No, I'm not cold.

Liar. Hey, you! You've a red nose, a frozen face.

Lend me your scarf. Thanks.

- You're welcome, Captain. - Here you are.

Come with me. Let's go.

- But please don't call me "Dad". - Yes, Dad.

- Don't start again, my son! - No, my dad. I won't say it again.

You like it?

Watch out.

- The children's department, please. - Fifth floor.

Thank you. Let's go.

Lovely, huh? Yes! In a few days it's Christmas.

I hadn't even remembered.

Does Mom decorate a Christmas tree for you?

No. Last year she took me to see a Nativity.

Shall we surprise Mom? We'll bring her a magnificent tree.

- Which one? This one? - No, a smaller one.

But with everything... Stars, golden balls, colored candles.

Come here.

No, not like that.

No, no, wait. Wait.

- Only take a few. - Did you ask to talk to Barcelona?

- Oh, yes! Mom. Let's go. - Mom!

Hello? Hello?

Yes, what is it?

Yes! Yes, I can hear. Mrs. Martinez?

Yes, I am she.

What?

My son?

Where is he? How is he? Tell me!

Luca is fine, don't worry. What?

Yes, ma'am. He's here with me.

You'll hear his voice now. Huh?

Yes, but let me explain.

He mistakenly remained on board. Huh? Alright.

Alright, talk to him. Talk to her.

Mom! Mom!

Luca! Oh, Luca, my son!

How are you? How are you?

Tell your mother.

Oh, my son! What got into you to go on that ship?

To board it!

What?

A parrot?

What's a parrot have to do with it?

Oh, my God! My God! What's this about a parrot?

Nothing. I'll explain later on.

Yes, 2 or 3 days at the most. Don't worry about Luca.

You want to tell him something else?

Alright. See you soon, ma'am.

Goodbye, Mom. Goodbye.

Yes, yes, fine.

Hello? Hello? Yes, I've finished, miss. Thank you.

Did you hear how worried your mother is?

Are you sorry about what you did?

Yes, I am.

But I'm happy to be here!

Let's go.

- It's them. They made the signal. - Take care of it and have them stop.

Stop the engines!

Your attention. We're leaving right away.

And you? Why did you leave the cabin?

I heard the ship stopping.

I wanted to know why.

There's nothing you should know here. Go right back down.

Go to sleep I said!

- This is the last one. - Good.

Captain...

This is for you and the others. Share it.

What is it? It's not enough?

If it was only for me... Well, you know...

I've no right to ask you anything. I owe you so much.

But it's different for them. They've already complained.

What do they want? I'm not in command of this matter.

For me, loading potatoes or that stuff is the same.

- But you earn more. - And I risk more!

Hey! Listen...

Here. And let's not talk about it again!

- Is this all? - It's not much.

Where will we end up?

It's useless to complain. He gave me less than usual this time.

He said if it's not enough for someone, he can say it

and will get off at the first port. Understand?

It's crazy!

Unbelievable!

- Go on. Pick up the route again. - Full speed ahead!

Don't pretend. What's the matter?

- Why aren't you sleeping? - Because I'm not sleepy.

What is it? Are you still angry with me?

Yes. What was wrong with staying on deck?

I wanted to see the maneuver. It must be an important one.

I heard that even the ship stopped.

- What do you care about maneuvers? - I care a lot!

Because I want to become a captain like you.

Listen to me. When you'll be a captain like me,

try to never make this sort of maneuver.

- Why not? - Just because...

Forget it. It's useless to give an explanation.

Sleep. Sleep.

Sleep, ok?

- Mom! Mom! - Luca!

- Good evening, ma'am. - Luca, my son!

What did you do? Why did you leave like that?

Didn't you think of me? Of how you'd hurt me?

No, Mom. I didn't want...

You've been a very bad boy!

No, ma'am. He is not to blame.

I couldn't explain it well on the phone.

- But it was just a mistake. - Yes, a mistake.

You be quiet! It's all your fault.

You put that in his head,

you had him get the idea.

No, I've nothing to do with it. When he got on board,

I didn't notice. - He didn't notice.

But you should have had him get off and stop such nonsense!

- How? We were at sea! - We were at sea!

I made a mistake in sending him to you. I should've imagined.

You sailors are all the same! All you care about is adventure.

You seem to enjoy putting ideas into these youngsters' heads.

And you don't think of those who stay, who suffer.

Ma'am, I realize you're upset, but you're exaggerating.

I found your little boy on board,

and always took care of him. I was his nanny.

I brought him back safe and sound, and you receive me like this?

I can't believe it.

You have him back now. Aren't you happy?

- Take care. Good evening. - No, wait, please.

Don't leave like this. Why do you treat him so badly?

The captain was very kind to me!

He has no part in it. I told you. It's all my fault.

Forgive me. I was so worried these days.

Yes, ma'am, I realize that.

Thank you for all you did.

Please don't bother with what I said.

See, Mom? He brought me a new suit, shoes, coat.

Yes, of course I see, but I don't understand.

You bought them?

Yes, ma'am, but it was nothing. Really.

It was cold at sea, so he had to have heavy clothes.

Shirts and a sweater, too. There's even stuff for you.

- For me? - Yes.

It was his idea.

When one returns from a trip, he always brings something.

Yes, but... For me?

- Why did you do all this? - It's not important.

- Tell me if you like the color. - Oh, yes!

It's lovely, beautiful!

- But why? - Don't embarrass me.

It's not worth it. There's another small surprise.

Your son reminded me that it's Christmas in a few days.

I always forget these holidays.

There's no reason for you to get us all these gifts.

Listen, ma'am, you know what he calls me?

- He calls me "Dad". - Dad?

Yes. And as a dad I've a right to give my son a gift, huh?

See? I'm a fake father and give him a fake tree!

- Good evening. - Good evening.

- Hi, beautiful. Hello. - Captain.

- You show up at this hour? - I had to stay on board

with the company agent. - Liar. You got off a while ago.

- Did you tell her? - Me? No, I didn't say a thing.

Where were you all this time?

I was busy, I told you. I went where I felt like it!

I don't have to answer to anyone.

- Why get angry? - Your checking on me is bothersome,

your continuous controlling.

Check to see if there's something to eat, please.

- Right away. - Thanks.

- Didn't she invite you to dinner? - Who?

The woman you were with until now.

Are you starting again?

You know me. No one can make a fool of me!

I've forgiven you up till now. Genoa, Naples, Gibraltar,

but if I catch you here, you're in trouble!

I'll give you and her a very hard time. Understand?

Come on! Don't be so tragic. Drink.

We were to get married. The papers were ready.

We'd even chosen a house to go live together.

He suddenly got orders to leave.

He didn't want to go, as if he sensed something.

But he wouldn't have easily found such an advantageous boarding, so...

So he left.

I received no news from him for a long time.

One day a telegram informed me

that during a storm the ship got grounded.

He was among the victims.

- Is was an officer, huh? - No, a simple sailor.

- But he told me... - I had him believe it.

I realized it pleased him to imagine his father

as an important person, a hero.

- Was that wrong? - No, no.

You've always been alone since then with your boy?

Yes. Alone with him.

My folks never wanted to see me again.

I put them to shame.

And I had to pay the consequences of my mistake.

I went through some bad moments.

You can't imagine how hard it is for a woman who's alone

to manage to live, and have her child live.

But I managed, with humiliations and hard work.

This is my only aim in live.

Raise my son as a good boy, give him a dignified place in the world.

He's not used to being up so late.

It was an emotion-filled day for him.

The tree, the gifts... I must put him to bed.

I can just imagine what wonderful dreams! Don't. I'll carry him.

Put him here.

- It's late. - I stayed way too long, I think.

Excuse me.

Thank you again for all your kindness.

No, I must thank you because you gave me the chance

of spending Christmas as if I had a home, a family.

My country is Italy, but I've no longer a family or friends.

Christmas, Easter...

Sometimes I'm at sea, sometimes in faraway lands

where I don't know anyone. - It's like that for all sailors.

Right...

Thank you again, Maria.

Strange. It's as though destiny decided to have us meet.

And it used your son for this.

- Hear that? The midnight bells. - Yes.

Good night, Maria.

Good night.

Tell Luca I'll come get him one of these days.

Lola! What're you doing here?

I was waiting for you. Where were you?

I told you, I was busy. An important matter.

On Christmas night? You think I'm so naive?

If you believe me, fine. If not, too bad for you.

- I'm tired. Good night. - Wait.

- What is it? - I want to tell you something.

- What? - That I know everything.

I know the woman you spent the evening with today.

Her name, what she does, and where she lives.

Oh, really? Good. So much the better.

I also know you're in love with her.

I'm glad that you know.

So you'll stop tormenting yourself and me.

Yes, you're right. I won't torment you anymore.

I know what I must do now. Goodbye!

Lola!

Lola!

So, we're mostly in agreement.

Oh! Here he is.

Captain, our friends would like to talk to you.

- Good morning, Captain. - Good morning.

The cargo arrived at destination. It was a good job.

Congratulations. We're ready to entrust you with another shipment.

Thank you for your trust in me, but I can't accept.

Why not? Everything went so well!

- Didn't your profit please you? - Yes, it did.

But I don't want to deal with this sort of business anymore.

- You've always done it! - Yes, but not anymore.

Maybe the captain isn't in a good mood today.

My mood has nothing to do with it.

We'll discuss it some other time, calmly.

It's useless. You'd waste your time.

Besides, it's late, we're leaving tomorrow. Goodbye.

I'll talk to him. Wait for me here.

- Tell him to get closer! - What's the meaning of this?

It's nonsense to give up earning lots of money...

It may be nonsense, but I've decided.

We exist, too! We've a right to know.

Know what? I do what I want.

Closer! And I don't have to answer to anyone.

- You do to us. - What does that mean?

- You speak for yourself or the crew? - I speak for everyone.

Then remind everyone that I'm the ship's captain.

This goes for you, too. Is that clear?

Alright, Captain.

- Good-day, ma'am. - Good-day.

- Am I disturbing? - No.

I came to keep my promise.

Your boy wanted to see the Tibidabo.

- Where is he? Still sleeping? - No.

He went to run some errands. He'll be right back.

- Sit down. - Thank you.

You're welcome.

Sorry if you see me like this. I was getting dressed.

I apologize for showing up at this hour. I'm so bad-mannered.

I didn't want Luca to think I'd forgotten my promise.

Also because I'll be leaving any time now.

- Oh! You're leaving? - Yes.

I don't know when. Maybe tomorrow, maybe in a week.

I don't decide. If it depended on me...

What would you do? Leave right away?

No, maybe I wouldn't.

I usually don't care about leaving, navigating, returning... But this time

I've the fear that I may be leaving something I won't find again.

But you'll be back soon.

Yes, soon.

Maria, the hours, the days now seem immensely long.

It seems like an eternity since I last saw you.

Instead, only two days have gone by.

I thought a lot about you these two days, Maria.

About you and me.

About this strange destiny that had us meet.

You barely know me, and maybe don't even remember my name.

It may seem strange to you that I talk about myself,

my thoughts, my feelings.

- Please don't think badly of me. - Oh, no!

- Why should I? - Because what I'm about to say...

is something I thought a lot about. It is very important.

It is so important that...

- "Hola", Luca. - Good morning.

Why did it take you so long?

The time it always takes.

The captain came to take you on the Tibidabo.

- Are you happy? - Yes, he'd promised.

- Are you coming too, ma'am? - Oh, no, thank you.

- Go on! You tell her. - Come on, Mom! Come!

No, no. Besides, I'm not ready.

Oh, I understand. You're afraid the new dress won't look nice.

Don't be silly! The dress has nothing to do with it.

We establish if it looks good or not. Right, young man?

- Of course. - Come on! Don't make us beg.

No, I'd have you waste time. I have to get ready.

- Are two hours enough? - Yes, but...

Then we'll pick you up in two hours.

- Is it an order, Captain? - The most pleasant I've ever given!

- Sailor, lift the anchor! - Yes, Captain.

What is it? Why aren't you speaking?

- Didn't you have fun? - Yes, very much.

Then what's the matter?

Let's hear it. Come here. Tell me everything.

Come on! What happened?

Mom doesn't want me to call you "Dad".

- Why not? - She says it's not proper.

People could think bad things.

I don't understand. Bad things? It's none of their business.

What do they care if I call you "Dad"?

Right, people don't matter, but your mother is right.

- She's right? - Yes.

"Dad" is a very important word that means a lot.

To be your father I should be married to your mother.

- So why don't you marry her? - Huh?

- Yes. Can't you? - Of course I could, but...

- It doesn't only depend on me. - Who does it depend on?

Well, your mother, too.

- I don't know if she'd be willing. - Of course she would!

How do you know?

Aren't you a sailor like my father?

Of course, but that is not enough.

Let's have a man to man talk. Would you like me to be your father?

- Yes, I would. - I warn you that I'd be

a very strict father. I don't kid around.

Would you be willing to get a spanking from me?

Just a minute. From man to man...

- If I deserve it, yes. If not, no. - Bravo! That's how I like you!

- Alright? - Alright.

Very well. Give me a kiss and a hug.

- Are you Maria Martinez? - Yes, I am. What do you want?

May I come in? I must talk to you.

Please, come in.

May I know who...

It's useless that I say my name. It's not important.

I'm a woman who loves Andrea very much.

I don't understand why you're telling me this.

Because I'd like to stop you from making a big mistake

you'd be sorry for.

Thank you for your advice. I'll bear it in mind.

If you've nothing more to tell me...

Listen! No one puts me at the door, most of all, you!

If I took the trouble of coming here, it's to tell you that Andrea

only belongs to me.

I don't want to take anything from anyone.

No, it's not true!

You lured him with your victim attitude, and he fell for it.

Do you hope he will marry you?

You know how he earns his money?

By smuggling, dirty dealings, and swindles.

Just one word from me, and he'll go to jail. Watch out!

I'm capable of doing it, even if I'd ruin myself along with him.

Get out! Get out!

You have been warned.

I've nothing else to say to you.

- Are you tired? - Me? Oh, no!

It's what I thought.

- What is it? - Nothing.

Here. Buy me cigarettes. I'll go up in the meantime.

Alright.

- Did he see you? - No.

Maria, that woman came to you, didn't she?

I saw her go out. I don't know what she said about me,

but I can imagine. I apologize for her.

- It doesn't matter. - Yes, it does!

Maria, I want you to know the truth.

Yes, I've known that woman a long time. But it was bound to end

sooner or later. I tried to convince her in every way.

- If I'd only imagined... - No, forget it.

Don't worry. I repeat, it's of no importance.

Maybe that woman is right. You'd better not come here anymore.

Why do you say this?

It could be a bad thing for me and for you.

- I don't understand. - Please...

Do me the favor. It would be too difficult to answer.

Try to understand. I need peace and serenity.

I've suffered enough. I wouldn't have the strength to suffer again.

Why? What do these words mean?

What did Lola say about me? What?

Nothing, nothing. Nonsense. I've already forgotten.

I know what she told you. That you can't trust me.

Yes, it's true, my life was what it was.

I don't deny it. But since I've met you...

I've decided to change, to close with the past.

I swear, believe me. Don't interrupt me. Let me finish.

Since the first moment I walked into this home,

I had the impression of returning after a long absence,

and finding someone who was waiting for me.

Yes, it's silly, ridiculous, and I don't know how to explain it.

Are you the custodian? Does Mrs. Martinez live here?

Did you understand? Mrs. Maria Martinez.

- I understood. Did something happen? - Tell us what floor she lives on.

Let me go. Please, let me go.

No, no. You must listen to me all the way.

I care for you and you could be my happiness, my salvation.

Don't say another word. I am getting emotional.

And that is why I'm begging you to leave,

and not ask me for an affection I cannot and must not give you.

Why not? Why can't you?

Because I have duties. My emotions don't matter.

I live for my son, just for him.

All my thoughts, all my affection is dedicated to him.

You know who gave me the courage to speak as I am doing?

Your son. He gave it to me.

And I think he wouldn't ask for more

than having me treat him as a real father.

Yes, I know. And that is the reason.

I did everything to have Luca be proud of his father.

- And now I wouldn't want that... - What? That he be ashamed of me?

No, I didn't say that, but...

No, but you thought it. Maria, look at me. Listen to me.

You really believe I'm not capable of keeping my promise?

Of course I believe it, but let me go now.

- I need to be alone. - No!

I won't leave you. I'll never leave you, Maria.

Maria...

Mom, it's me. Open!

I don't have the key.

Mom, there are policemen outside. Here are the cigarettes.

Two policemen are with the custodian, asking about us.

- Two policemen? - Yes. They're coming here.

Here? What's the matter? Why are you worried?

- They must not find me here. - Why? You think that woman...

- She is capable of anything. - Why does the police scare you?

I'm scared for you. I've a lot of foreign currency on me

that I can't justify. - Wait!

Go in the other room. Go on!

- Mrs. Martinez? - I am she.

- Did your son run away from home? - I did not run away!

Don't be afraid, young man.

Excuse me, ma'am, but you must come to the station.

You reported your son missing.

Now that he's back, you must withdraw your report.

Alright, thank you. Must I go right away?

No, ma'am, whenever you want. Goodbye and thank you.

Goodbye.

They left. They were looking for me.

Yes, I heard.

You're right. You can't trust me.

I am what I am, someone who must run away,

who must hide.

Dad!

Mom!

Why are you crying?

Mom, don't cry like this, or I'll cry too.

Not you, my son. Not you!

Rest assured. If I take on a commitment, I keep it.

If I take a responsibility, I totally respect it.

Even against the captain's wish?

In the high seas, the strongest is in command.

The crew agrees with me, and will do what I want.

What do you say, Lola?

If you don't trust him, you'll pay him when the deal is closed.

- So, payment after. You agree? - I agree.

Goodbye.

Ok... when the deal is closed. Let's go.

Stop it. I have to go.

- Andrea! - You went there!

- What did you say to her? - Everything. You asked for it!

Now she knows who you are, but also who I am.

- I'd warned you! - Alright!

You can be happy. It's over with that woman. Thank you!

- Over? - Yes, before it began.

- So much the better! - Are you very sorry?

No. In the end, you stopped me from committing a bad deed.

- The worst of my life. - You will hate me for this.

Forgive me, Andrea. I acted like a lunatic.

I didn't know what I was doing. I was afraid of losing you.

Go away!

You mean it's over? You don't want to see me again?

- Neither you, nor anyone. Goodbye. - Oh, no, Andrea! Please.

Lola, it's your turn. You're late.

- Listen, Andrea... - Go away!

They were green.

The leaves were green,

and now they are like lost dreams.

They are faded memories now.

In this atmosphere of tears,

I am looking at them.

They blow away with the wind

and will never return.

Never again.

Melancholy

autumn,

you are making

all the leaves of the world fall,

only for me.

The man who left me and will never return...

I wonder what he is thinking, what he is doing.

My love, it wasn't me, but it was you.

Why?

Why?

Melancholy

autumn,

where is he right now?

Melancholy autumn,

the one who is waiting for him

is here.

Who is it?

Who is it?

You! What do you want?

What are you doing here?

- What do you want? - Why did you make Mom cry?

I didn't make anyone cry. I've nothing to do with your mother.

Understand? Nothing.

- Go away. - Yes, I will.

But why did you make Mom cry? What did you do to her?

I didn't do anything. How else can I tell you?

If your mother wants to cry, too bad for her! What can I do?

She's crying! Women solve everything by crying.

Darn it!

Darn the moment I met you!

It's all your fault!

Yes! What else do you want from me?

You've caused enough trouble. Get out of here!

Well? Hey!

What's with you now? You are making matters worse.

You're crying! Great! That is all we needed.

I am making you cry, huh? You and your mother.

I'm making you two suffer, and I'm having a good time, huh?

Go, go, go. Otherwise...

Dad...

Go, go! Marco!

Marco!

- Looking for someone, Captain? - Yes. You take care of him.

Take this boy on land. He's not to board the ship again.

Go back home.

Come. Come with me.

Let's go!

Giacomo! Giacomo!

Michele! Michele!

Silvio! Isn't anyone there?

Engine room! Engine room!

What is going on?

Why have we stopped? Who gave the order?

- I did, Captain. - You? Why?

- To load the merchandize. - How dare you!

I said I didn't want anything to do with it, and you must obey!

Give the order to start the engines.

I'm sorry, Captain, but I'm in command now.

Each man is in his position, and they all agree with me.

Go on! Give the signal.

Everyone in his maneuver position!

We'll settle accounts later.

Did you hear? I said, "Everyone in his position"!

Watch out what you do. It could cost you dearly.

You're convinced of that, Captain? They only obey me.

Don't be afraid. If he reports you, he'll be the first to pay.

As for you, Captain, you had better be silent,

or I will turn to more convincing measures.

You're a bastard and a son of a bitch!

But you don't scare me. What have you to go by?

Pietro!

Let me go! Dad! Help!

Let me go! Dad! Help!

Let me go! Dad! Help!

Luca!

Why is the boy still on board the ship?

I kept him here. He said he wanted to take another trip.

So I pleased him. If you keep calm,

the boy will return home safe and sound. Otherwise...

Let go of the boy!

Let go of the boy!

I told you. Keep calm, Captain!

If you take one more step, I'll shoot.

Go on, shoot!

I took you in when you were starving.

And now, not only do you put the crew against me,

but you threaten me and hide behind a little boy.

You are disgusting, but don't scare me, because...

cowards like you don't have the courage to shoot.

Damn son of a bitch! Bastard!

Luca...

Luca! Luca, answer me! Luca!

The boy is injured. Luca!

- You shouldn't have done that! - What did you do, bastard?

- Why did you shoot? - Don't anyone move!

It's still loaded!

Luca! Luca!

Do you hear me, Luca? Answer me.

Marco! Alfredo!

Scums!

Luca, I am here. It's surely nothing. Luca! Luca!

Your attention! Your attention!

To all stations, silence!

QRT, QRT, on band 12.120.

For an urgent case on board the Albatros.

Your attention! Your attention! CIRM!

This is the Albatros. Over. I am listening.

Kappa.

Luca, don't you hear me?

Speak, Luca. Luca!

Your attention, Albatros.

How do you hear me? You can go on, Kappa.

This is Albatros. Yes, I hear you.

Capitano De Michelis. I've a seriously injured child on board.

I need instructions.

- Can you hear me? - International Radio Medical Center.

- We'll have you talk to the doctor. - This is the CIRM doctor on duty.

- Tell we what it's about. - Just a moment, Doctor.

Luca. Just a moment, Doctor.

Luca! The boy is here next to me.

Luca! Luca! He was injured with a gun.

- Explain calmly. - He's about 8 years old.

He's injured in his left shoulder, two inches from his collarbone.

Towards the exterior. The bullet is stuck in the cavity.

- What is his general state? - He seems very serious, Doctor.

He fainted and isn't regaining consciousness.

He's perspiring and is very pale. What must I do, Doctor?

- Place your ear on his chest. - Alright.

Tell me if he's having trouble breathing.

The heartbeat is rapid, but regular.

Now feel his pulse.

If I perceive correctly, it seems normal.

How many hours away is the closest port?

- 20, 22... - Too long. Danger of infection.

Doctor, what can we do?

We can attempt an operation under our guide.

That of extracting the bullet. Do you feel up to it?

Yes, yes... anything to save the boy.

Give him a camphorated oil injection. Do you have anesthetics?

Signal that they can get closer. Pietro!

Listen...

We absolutely must kill the captain.

We'll say it was an accident. Go!

Come with me.

Stop!

Luca...

Luca, you are brave, aren't you?

I will have to hurt you. It will hurt a lot.

But it's necessary to heal you.

First of all, Dab the injury with a sterile gauze

soaked in a coagulant substance.

Boil a small scalpel, a probe,

some tweezers, a retractor.

Put the child in a good light. Did you hear?

Yes, Doctor.

Hurry and boil the instruments.

Bring me the first aid kit. It's in my cabin.

This is not an order.

It's just a prayer.

I know you all have children.

This child is... It's as if he was my son.

I beg you.

I beg you, help me save him.

Let's go.

Marco!

Doctor, I am getting ready. Here.

Keep the boy immobile, lying on the bed.

What kind of men are you? You back up at the sight of blood?

Idiot! You'll never have such a chance of earning so much money.

Did you disinfect the injury with Iodine alcoholic solution?

Yes.

If you can't see the bullet, get a tweezer or the probe,

and introduce it in the injury until you touch it.

Don't move, Luca. Be careful.

Make sure it's at a centimeter, or a centimeter and a half away.

Yes, yes. Not over a centimeter and a half.

Yes, Doctor. Not over a centimeter and a half.

Take the scalpel and, with small downward strokes,

try to elongate the injury a bit.

Doctor, the boy is complaining.

- He's awake. - The boy is awake, he's complaining.

I see. The anesthetic effect is running out.

It's a matter of seconds now. You must act quickly

and make sure of what I said.

Be careful.

Hold him hard. Harder!

Mom...

Mom... Mom...

- Hold still, Luca. - Done?

- Yes, done. - Yes, Doctor.

Now get the tweezers.

Introduce them in the injury.

Grasp the bullet with great caution.

Careful not to push it back too deeply.

It's slipping, I can't grasp it.

He says he can't do it.

Widen the edges of the injury with the tweezers and try again.

Mom!

Hold still, Luca. Hold still.

- The injury is bleeding very much. - There's a big loss of blood.

Don't worry. Do as I said. You'll dab it later.

- Everything is fine, Doctor. - The danger isn't over yet.

Dab and bandage it tightly, and apply an ice pack.

Engines full blast ahead! The route is Barcelona.

Good boy! You were great, Luca.

The worst is over. I didn't hurt you much, did I?

If that's how things stand, there's no doubt...

Captain, the chief wants to talk to you.

All the witnesses were in your favor, Captain.

The crew confirmed that the second commander shot.

He'll be immediately reported for attempted murder.

But the ship can't leave the port until further order.

- Remain at our disposal. - Alright, Chief.

Maria, we won't see each other again. I ask your forgiveness

for how much I unwillingly hurt you and your child.

If I didn't keep my promises, it wasn't my fault.

When Luca will ask about me, tell him I left for a long trip.

That way, he'll think of me

as you taught him to do with his father.

- This is all I wanted to say to you. - Dad! Dad!

We must say goodbye now, Luca.

- I must leave. - No, don't leave.

- I must. - If you leave, I'll never recover.

What're you saying? Just worry about recovering.

But you must not leave. You tell him, Mom.

Tell him not to leave.

Tell him, Mom!

Come, Andrea.

- Principal... - I see you followed my advice.

Mom! Dad!