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INSPECTOR RICCIARDI

It's nice, isn't it?

Tell me right away, I want you to like it here.

I know you'd prefer to go back to Fortino.

You think didn't know you'd be inspector

and we'd never go back to Fortino? We're staying in Naples.

If it's all right with you, it's fine with me.

But I must see the house,

because you might be an inspector, but you're still a baron!

Let's see it.

What's here?

The kitchen!

Beautiful.

It's nice and big.

They left dishes, glasses... No. We'll bring ours from Fortino.

We need our dishes and our glasses.

You don’t just use anybody's glasses-! No, no way.

I must bring pots too.

I need mine, plus pasta-making wires.

I don't want to die here; alone, like a dog.

I don't want to die here alone, like a dog.

I don't want to die here alone, like a dog.

Now I see why you like this house.

- It's like the one in Fortino. - No, I don't like it.

- Why? - I don’t know. I have a premonition.

- Maybe I made a mistake. - We'll take it then!

We'll take it.

Here you are.

Rosa?

I'm worried about you.

- You want me to call Dr Modo? - No.

It's this Naples heat.

When it comes, you're never prepared.

Even if you've lived here for a long time.

Will you please stop working so much?

We can hire someone to help you here in the house.

Today my niece Nelide is coming from the village.

I’m glad.

So you won't tire yourself out.

I'd no longer be tired

- you'd behaved - if you'd behaved as you should have with someone

Who doesn't come around anymore.

Tell me the truth.

You know where Miss Enrica is?

I don't know.

But I know why she left.

In her place, would've done the same thing.

- Thank you. - Good morning', Major.

- Thank you. - Good morning, Major.

When will you show us the painting?

When I've paid homage to so mush grace.

Grace...

Come on. Honestly!

Have a good day. Goodbye.

BREAD, MILK, SHOE SOLE,

BENEDETTA'S BAG, SALT, DRESS, FLOUR

TOTAL SPENT: 291 LIRAS

- Good morning. - Inspector.

I have a bunch of children.

They have the bad habit of eating,

Electricity, coal, the rent...

Don't get offended. You must allow friends to help you.

- Should I talk to Lucia? - No! Lucia mustn't know.

She can't find out that we discuss money, or she gets anxious.

By the way, good thing I'm here. The hospital just called.

I sent Camarda and Cesarano.

There's a dead man.

Sisinella is love.

Love is Sisinella.

Sisinella is love.

Love is Sisinella.

Sisinella is love.

Love is Sisinella.

Inspector, the dead man is Tullio Iovine del Castello.

Age 60, chair of the gynaecology department.

He found him this morning.

- Corporal Pollio, yes, sir. - We're at the front.

Pollio, listen. Did you touch or move anything?

No, Inspector, I'd never do that.

When I realised, I immediately called the head nurse.

I hoped something could be done.

There was nothing we could do. Dr Rispoli and I came.

There was no need to touch him, we could tell by looking at him.

Renato Rispoli, I'm the professor's chief assistant.

Is it normal that a department chair was here at this hour?

Our job never ends, Inspector.

He stayed here until late or arrived at sunrise.

Maybe he didn't even go home yesterday.

- He had a family, I imagine. - A child and a wife.

- We should tell them. - We'll take care of that.

You just have to remain at our disposal.

Here you are. I was worried.

I got a message: "Go to the hospital. Ricciardi needs you."

So I came and asked the doorman where Ricciardi was:

"Gynaecology." I was even more worried!

Not even this heat stops you from joking.

What do you care, Ricciardi?

He who perspires has blood and therefore, a heart.

Like me, him or these people. You're a salamander.

- Are you done? - I'm done. What do we have here?

Move away, everyone.

Corporal, what time did you arrive?

He must've fallen from very high up. He's in pieces.

Not the first floor, maybe a higher window.

- Did he jump or was he pushed? - I have an idea. You can confirm it.

These marks lead me to think a hand grabbed him.

Those on the trousers too.

Give me until tomorrow for the post-mortem, and I'll confirm it.

Can you tell me more or less when it happened?

No, it's too hot. I'd say not after midnight.

- So you're ruling out this morning. - No, it can't have been this morning.

Give me a hand.

Listen, Bruno. I have to ask you a personal favour.

Rosa isn't very well.

She's starting to forget things and she can't grip objects.

- Does she get dizzy? - Yes, that too.

She doesn't say anything to avoid worrying me.

I'd say she has a circulation problem.

It's something that shouldn't be underestimated. How old is she?

72. She doesn't want to be examined.

If you agree, you could come by one of these evenings.

- With the excuse... - Yes.

When you're at home, now that you have a social life with Mrs Vezzi.

- Thank you. - Get a cuter assistant. He's so ugly.

Madam, I must tell you...

When you sing, you're magnificent.

- Clara, I thought I was alone. - Whafare you saying, madam?

People lean out of the buildings to hear you.

If I had a voice like yours, I'd sing like a goldfinch.

- I'd always sing! - Thanks, but I'm out of practice.

Who cares? You know what they say?

A heart that is desperate or in love has to sing!

Then you know what we'll do? Well hold a big reception.

If a heart in love should sing,

I'll sing this time!

- Did anyone come in here before us? - I don't think so, Inspector.

I left at 10pm yesterday. The professor was still working.

This morning, none of us had even gone upstairs.

Did he mention anything last night? Did he seem worried?

No, he seemed normal. I asked him if he needed anything.

and he said no, that he was waiting for someone and I could go.

Someone? Who?

Thank you. If we need you, we'll call.

Inspector, there doesn't seem to be a suicide note.

Raffaele.

A ring.

Inspector, everything OK? Is there anything I can de?

Yes, thank you, doctor. Please.

Could you tell me what Iovine's wife is called?

Maria Carmela.

This was for her. It's got her name inside.

It must be a name-day gift.

We celebrate the Madonna of the Carmine on July 16th, in a few days.

Inspector. -

There's another one.

COVIELLO GOLDSMITH

They’re identical.

Sisinella.

Love is Sisinella.

This is the payment receipt for both of them. It has yesterday's date.

All right. Tell Cesarano to have Coviello come to the station tomorrow.

I think he cared about both of them.

Doctor,

do you know if the professor had any particular friends?

No, Inspector. We only had a working relationship.

Did you notice anything strange in his behaviour in the last few days?

Was he upset by something, perhaps?

No, Inspector. I can't think of anything.

But...

- But? - Iovine wasn't worried,

but he recently carried out a major operation:

complications for a woman during her first childbirth.

Unfortunately, the woman didn't make it, but we saved the baby girl.

- Her husband... - What did he do?

He swore he'd kill him.

What's this gentleman's name?

Inspector, that Giuseppe Graziani who threatened the professor

- is no less than Peppino the Wolf. - Should I know him?

He's a hot shot in the Pendino neighbourhood.

Let's hope that the threats didn't come to this.

Let's focus on the widow now. We have to give her the bad news.

I'm sorry, madam.

He didn't come back last night.

It happened often, but I couldn't imagine...

In your husband’s office, we didn't find any notes or traces

that lead us to think he might have done it on purpose.

Do you think he could have had a reason?

No.

No. My husband was a respected man,

rich, influential.

- He didn't have debts. - All right, madam.

Money wasn't a problem.

But...

- it's not just about money, right? - What do you mean?

There could be other reasons, besides financial ones.

Fatigue, problems at work or here at home.

A university career is very demanding.

But my husband reached the top.

He had no worries, not even at home.

So you think that a voluntary gesture is to be excluded.

That my son doesn't live with the shame of a disgraced father.

I hope I can give you some answers as soon as possible.

Thank you.

TO MR GIULIO COLOMBO

going out for a minute.

I'm going to the bank.

- Is everything all right? - Yes.

Nelide, let's get these things in order.

Then you'll come with me to the market before it's too hot for me.

- Auntie, you don't feel well? - No. It's too hot in Naples.

- You want me to go? - No.

I have to go with you, to tell you where and what to buy.

Nelide, only take care of the things I say.

I'll tell you what we need, and that's what you must take care of.

An empty sack cannot stand upright.

Nelide, do you always have to talk in proverbs?

Got it, Auntie. Only do what you say.

"I understand", not "got it"!

You must speak properly with the master!

I understand.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Dear Dad, I'm sending this to the store

so you're the only one who reads it.

I think I owe you an explanation about my departure.

I'll never write these things in the letters I send home.

I can only open up to you.

At my age, almost all girls are already married. It's true.

But I assure you that I desire a family too. and children.

But not with a man with the right requisites like age

or a good position, as Mum wants.

I want to love.

Actually, there is a person in my heart.

He lives in the building opposite ours

From the kitchen, you can see his room. That's how I first saw him.

His name is Luigi Alfredo Ricciardi,

he's the inspector with the police.

I waited a long time for him to come forward, but he didn't.

Actually,

I often saw him with a beautiful and rich lady.

That's why I accepted this job at the summer camp.

I'd like to tell you that it helped me forget him,

but that's not true.

My heart hasn't taken one step back from the window facing our building.

- And then... - I looked for you at the station.

You didn't forget we had an appointment, right?

- Good afternoon, Sergeant. - Madam.

Hello, Livia.

- Sorry, but we have a new case. - Not so urgent, I see.

It's an afternoon performance. You won't get home late.

Promise.

- See you tomorrow morning at Mode's. - Inspector.

Madam.

One, two..

Are you counting? Come on.

Mum, what are you doing with potatoes and onions?

- Hello. - I'm making a nice salad.

Potatoes, onions and tomatoes. It'll be delicious.

- I don’t like it. - Yesterday you ate them!

- Hello, Dad! - Hello, Daddy's darling.

- I didn’t like them. - Hi, Dad.

Why isn't it ready yet?

Don't worry. It'll be ready at 8pm, like every other day.

Go and wash up, you're all sweaty.

All day out in this heat...

Lucky you, you only go out in the morning.

It's nicer at home. There's some air.

You didn't go out this afternoon?

No. This morning I bought groceries at the market.

I shopped for tomorrow too. No need to leave me money.

- There's nothing wrong with it. - With what?

- Grocery shopping in the afternoon. - Raffaele, what are you saying?

I buy groceries in the morning. In the afternoon, I'm busy at home.

I told you that. Go and wash. You're all sweaty.

Thank you for insisting. The performance was beautiful.

Good night.

Wait.

I still haven't told you something important.

I'd like to invite you to my house next week.

Livia, I accepted tonight's invitation as a friend.

I'm inviting you as a friend.

I'm throwing a party for the Madonna del Carmine.

There will be people, food, music.

And a surprise.

My job doesn't allow me to make plans.

Besides, Rosa is ill. I'm worried.

Did you know that my decision to come to Naples was partly...

because of you?

Please, don't start again,

I know you don't want any emotional commitment with me,

but I've never hidden my feelings for you.

You like being with me.

Even if you won't admit it.

Do me this favour.

And I'll tell you what the surprise is.

I promise I'll do all I can to be there.

Don't reveal the surprise.

That's the point of a surprise.

- Good night. - Good night.

No, Nelide. This goes there and this goes here.

So, there's no schedule here.

With the Inspector's job, you never know.

But you must wait for the master

and make sure he eats. Is that clear?

Here he is.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

- This is Nelide. - Of course.

Hello, Nelide. I'm very happy that you're here.

I wouldn’t say so, considering the time. You knew she was coming.

Sit down, dinner is ready. I’ll heat it up.

I made cicci maritati for you.

She sounds just like you.

I'll be right back.

Nelide.

You've always been a serious and honest girl.

Thank you, Auntie.

Do things for yourself, and you do the job of three!

Nelide.

Tomorrow when we finish the housework,

I'll show you a very important box.

It contains the accounts and the land documents of Fortino,

and how to get the rent from the sharecroppers.

Why are you telling me this?

Don't yell.

You have to take care of the master.

He doesn't care about material things.

I don't know if he'll ever have a woman close to him

who will take care of them for him.

Even if he does have one,

I don't know if I'll meet her.

So it's true that you don't feel well!

No, Nelide. It's just that I'm old.

- Did you say your prayers?

- Good night. - Good night.

Bettina, listen to me. There's nothing here.

No. It's Mum's chain. I have' to find it.

Mum's chain!

- You may have left it at the beach. - No, I lost: it in the countryside.

We can't stay here all day. The others are waiting for us.

- Were you looking for this? - Yes!

- It was here. - Bettina, thank the Major.

Thank you.

- No. Bettina, what are you doing? - Please, don't scold her.

No, please...

If I may, we take care of the children's education.

You're right. I apologise.

No, I apologise. I was ill-mannered.

Do you want to have a snack with us?

- Good morning, Sergeant. - Good morning.

Fanelli Gianbattista.

The building's doorman.

How can I help you?

I need information on the tenants of this building.

Why, Sergeant? Has something happened?

Nothing...

- Only decent people live here. - Really?

Is it to do with politics?

Right, that's it. Something political.

So I ask for complete discretion.

- You mustn't talk to anyone. - Understood.

- Orders from above. - Goodness.

I need

precise information on all the people who live here.

Certainly, Sergeant. Of course.

Well, everything here belongs to Count Marrone of Visaglia.

He lives on the top floor.

- What's this count like? - He's old.

He's ill, bedridden, with two people who nurse him.

He's certainly not the one you're looking for.

- And the others? - Yes.

There's a sewing shop on the first floor.

- For men? - No. For women.

On the second floor, there are two families.

The Frezzas: he works at the town hall. They have eight children.

And the Marontis, a young couple with two children.

Then on the top floor

is a Mr Ferdinando Pianese.

Mr Pianese.

What about him? How old is he? Does he live alone?

Yes. He's a lawyer in his 40s.

He's the only one likely to be involved in political activity.

His house is-always full of people, even if it's mostly beautiful women.

Fanelli, speak clearly. What beautiful women? Speak up!

Am, Sergeant. Don’t hurt me.

What's the problem? No need to get scared.

Just talk to me.

I was saying that I don't know who comes to see him.

- I can check him if you want. - Don't do anything.

- Nothing. - You must not breathe a word.

- Remember...? - Yes.

- Don't say anything. - Nothing.

The hand prints on the clothes you saw, they're on the back too.

They're scratches made by the person who grabbed him.

He broke his nails trying to resist.

He was grabbed from behind and hurled out of the window.

It must have been a strong, stocky person.

So we're looking for a murderer.

Yes, but it won't be easy, because he wasn't well liked.

- He wasn't. - I get it.

Thanks, Bruno.

- Bye. - Bye.

Listen, kid, next time I'll tell you what to say.

You're so naive!

- Will you talk to him next time? - But really!

Don't be silly, he wants you.

Do you realise how lucky you are?

A German army major, handsome, gallant.

- Who's going back to Germany. - So what?

Are you afraid of leaving your mother's house?

You're 24 years old, Enrica. You want to be a spinster?

He's a handsome guy. I don't understand!

Bread for those who don't have teeth! Holy Mary, help us. Help us!

Inspector.

Nicola Coviello is here, the goldsmith.

Send him in.

- Come in. - Thank you.

Come in, Coviello. Have a seat.

We want to speak to you

about the murder of Professor Iovine del Castello.

You made two identical rings for him. Right?

Yes.

We saw the receipt was made out on Thursday.

I delivered them to his office on Thursday evening.

Do you remember what time?

Late, around 10:30pm.

I'd just finished them. He wanted them immediately.

Did he mention anything in particular? Did he seem worried?

No. Normal.

He was alone.

Even if...

when I went out, there was a man waiting in the hall.

What was he like?

Old, young? Any identifying features?

I'm sorry. I didn't look at him carefully.

I can only remember that

he was young. Normal, with dark hair.

I noticed that.

Thank you.

Of course I know who Sisinella is!

It’s Teresa Luongo, a woman who won the lottery.

She used to be a prostitute.

Then the professor treated her for an illness.

An ugly one! You know what our job's like...

Well, he fell in love with her, so he took her and set her up in a flat.

- Sergeant, are you listening? - I'm listening. Teresa Luongo.

I knew you'd be able to fill me in about that poor woman.

- You know her address too? - No, Sergeant.

Peppino the Wolfs boys asked me too

when they were looking for the professor.

Peppino the Wolf? What’s he got to do with it?

Everything. His wife had childbirth problems,

but the professor couldn't be found at the hospital or at home.

- Guess where he was. - Where?

With his lover, while Rosina was dying.

That poor girl was so beautiful and in love with her husband!

That baby, born without a mother.

I know about these things. I'm an orphan.

A good girl? She was with a gangster.

A gangster, Sergeant?

Peppino stabbed a few people, but in the past.

He's a man of honour.

The good people of his neighbourhood turn to him if they're wronged.

That's the problem.

Poor people, to solve problems with justice,

go to Peppino the Wolf instead of coming to us.

Why am I talking to you? It's hot, forget it.

Don't you want to hear the rest of the story?

Of course! I wonder why Fascists waste their time

organising a network of secret police informants,

- when they could just come to you. - Oh, no, Sergeant!

Fascists come to me for just one reason.

Like everyone else! Apart from you, of course.

But I don't despair.

He who lives off hope dies in desperation.

By the way, it seems that Sisinella has had a new lover for some time.

A piano player.

One of those people who go around selling music.

That's all, I don't know anything else.

All right.

I wanted to ask you something else.

Do you know a certain Ferdinando Pianese?

Fete? Does he have something to do with the professor?

He does. It's... Do you know him or not?

He's a two-bit lawyer, kept by a couple of old ladies he flatters.

He spends everything on cards and women.

- Women? - We all have our weakness.

Fefe is crazy for blondes.

- Sergeant, is everything all right? - Yes, everything's fine.

Major.

It's strange to see you here at this hour.

You came without your easel?

You told me that this is your free hour.

I was hoping to see you alone.

I didn't mean to make you feel uncomfortable.

I like talking to you.

And for once, I wanted to do so without children.

Don't misunderstand me. I love children.

Although I didn't have time to have them.

I'm a widower.

My wife died 10 years ago.

I'm sorry. That's terrible.

It was a long time ago. Since then, the army has been my life.

But I have to tell you

that here, the thought came back.

- That's the beauty of nature. - No.

I don't think it's juSt that.

Major, forgive me, but I have to leave.

Excuse me.

I know it's not the right place or the right moment,

but I want to talk to you.

One of these evenings,

may I have the honour of going out with you?

All right.

- Are you Graziani Giuseppe? - I know why you're here.

The answer is no, I didn't kill that Iovine piece of shit.

- But if I'd had the time... - Don't get smart.

We could cuff you in front of everyone.

Graziani, I'm sorry for your loss. I sympathise with your sorrow...

No. Nobody can understand my sorrow.

Sorry if I don't invite you in, but the baby is sleeping.

She's a light sleeper. But Rosina was my life.

She gave me a soul inside this body of a wolf.

When she started having cramps, people said it was nothing.

But I'm a man who always thinks,

so I asked around and found Iovine.

He was the best. I paid a lot of money, and he told me:

"Don't worry. I'll take care of your wife. Everything will be fine."

And what did he do?

The night Rosina was sick, he was nowhere to be found!

He was on duty at the hospital, but he wasn't there, or at home.

That piece of shit was with his lover!

I sent my boys around Naples to look for him.

When they brought him hours later, there was no hope for Rosina.

It took seven of them to keep my hands off him.

For 2 days, I couldn't look at my little girl!

She kept crying...

So I picked her up.

When I did,

she stopped crying.

Even now, when she's with me, she doesn't cry.

That's why I didn't look for Iovine right away.

So I could stay with her.

Someone killed him before I did.

Where were you on Thursday night?

- I told you. I was here. - Can anyone confirm that?

My mother, my sisters, the kids out here.

The whole neighbourhood, Inspector.

Graziani, to get the address of this lover,

which of your boys should I talk to?

I don't know if they were Peppino the Wolfs men.

But I remember that night.

They were banging so hard, they almost knocked down the door.

We were sleeping. It was 4am.

They got Tullio and took him away.

They were frightening.

I told you, I don't know them. I don't know what else to say.

You mustn't worry, Miss Luongo.

We're not here for that. I just needed confirmation.

Then what do you want? I've got enough trouble after all these tragedies.

Of course. You no longer have a married man who supports you.

You'll have bigger problems if you talk like that to the Inspector.

When did you last see Iovine?

On Wednesday night.

He came around midnight and left around 6am.

- That's what he always did. - Did he come on set days?

Never. He called me in the evening when he knew if he could get off.

Was he due to come on Thursday night?

Had Professor Iovine had anything on his mind recently?

No, Inspector.

When he came to me, he left his worries outside the door.

I want to remember him like that, happy.

I know I’ll have to leave this house, but I don't care.

The best gift he gave me is the certainty

that I'll never go back to whoring.

Inspector, Tullio saved my life.

Miss, we know that there's another man in your life.

What are you thinking?

Yes...

I was waiting for the right moment to tell Tullio.

His name is Salvatore. He’s a good guy, we care about each other.

This man, where was he on Thursday night?

He was here with me.

Where can we find him?

- Why? He has nothing to do with it. - What you say doesn't matter!

We could put you in jail, along with him!

Maione.

Miss, you'd better tell us where we can find Salvatore.

If we go and ask around, it could be worse.

You're right, Inspector.

He plays on the street, in Vomero.

When you need him, how do you find him?

Sometimes I send a kid who works here as a shop boy.

Send this kid to look for him. Tell him to come to the station.

Tell him to be quick, because it's urgent.

Miss, how long are you planning on staying here?

Until they send me away. Salvatore will take care of me.

I know he's innocent.

Thanks for the coffee.

That girl is trying to change her life.

I feel sorry for her.

You don't?

You were very harsh with her.

Inspector, all she cares about are her own best interests.

That's the kind of woman she is.

I'm curious to see Salvatore, because the girl is very beautiful.

When she was with the professor...

Can you imagine your woman in the arms of another man?

It's a powerful sensation.

Jealousy makes you do crazy things, Inspector.

That's enough for today. I'm tired of doing the accounts.

You'll do them tomorrow, as I taught you.

But I can't do the accounts.

The teacher at school always said to me:

"You're a dunce!" And it's true.

All right, I'll do the accounts.

He that cannot pay, let him pray.

What can I say?

Baroness.

Rosa.

Baroness.

The master ate everything.

But he wanted to play...

- Aunt Rosa. - He behaved himself.

Aunt Rosa! Aunt Rosa!

It's Nelide, Aunt Rosa!

Auntie, it's Nelide! Answer.

I'll be right back, Aunt Rosa.

Help! Aunt Rosa...

Help! My God!

Ricciardi.

You're finally here. I was waiting for you.

I was asked to come here. I was out investigating. Any news?

It's not about the investigation. Listen carefully. Rosa...

She had an apoplectic fit. We had to hospitalise her.

Nothing serious, right?

It was a serious pressure drop,

but luckily, her niece was there to help.

- How is she feeling? Can I see her?

You can't see her. She's sleeping soundly.

I must be honest with you.

I'm very worried. I'm afraid it's a brain haemorrhage.

She'll be OK, won't she? You're the best,

- will she be all right? - I did all I could.

Now we can only wait until tomorrow morning.

- Can I just look in on her? - No. I told you.

Especially not now. She's in a woman's pavilion.

Don't worry, Nelide’s with her. That girl is a bulldog.

All right.

I'll get settled here then.

Can you give her better accommodation tomorrow?

Whatever it costs... I must stay with her.

- She's my family. - Of course.

Dad, come on. It's ready.

I'll finish this and I'll be right there.

Benedetta, come here.

Did you go out with Mum this afternoon?

No, she wanted to go by herself.

- By herself? - Yes.

- Weren't you supposed to buy shoes? - She wanted to go by herself.

- Did she buy any? - No, she didn't.

She didn't buy any...

Dinner's ready!

Dad, we’ll wait for you to start eating.

I'll be right there.

Inspector. You’re here.

What happened?

Rosa.

Why aren't you having dinner at home?

It's hot, Inspector.

I didn't feel like sleeping or eating. I stepped out to get some air.

I went by the station and they said you were here.

Can I sit down and keep you company?

Hi, Rosa.

I same to see you.

So, am I dead, Baroness?

No.

I must finish embroidering this first.

You see?

Don't worry about the master.

Nelide, my niece, is with him.

She's an honest girl

with a head on her shoulders.

I Don’t worry, Nanny.

He'll be fine.

Now rest.

Hello, Nelide.

I'm glad that you were with her through the night.

Rosa loves you very much.

- Didn't she wake up at all? - It's never darker than at midnight.

You didn't go home, right? So pig-headed!

I can't leave her. What if she wakes up?

Listen.

Listen to me, Ricciardi.

It's highly improbable that Rosa will wake up.

But you must let us work now. Go home.

And take that sad sergeant with you.

He's scaring everyone with his uniform.

It’s more than enough for us that the lady doesn't move from here.

Any, port in a storm.

Did you hear that? Sitting Bull has spoken.

Go home.

Get your artichokes!

Best artichokes here!

Get your artichokes!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning, Coviello.

Inspector.

We need to ask you a few more questions.

Go ahead.

Did the person you saw at Iovine's have a moustache?

Moustache?

No, I don't think so.

Coviello, you don't think so or you don't remember?

I don't remember but I don’t think so.

In that moment, I didn't think it was important.

Did he by any chance resemble one of these two men?

- Nicolino, who are these gentlemen? - Mother, go in the other room, please.

I like men in uniform.

- You want to get engaged to me? - Sergio, give Mother a sweet.

Nicolino is engaged too. You know that?

His old fiancee came back after a long time.

- Now he's marrying her. - Mother, please. Leave us alone.

He's marrying her!

I apologise, but Mother isn't herself anymore.

She thinks she's a young girl.

As for these men, they're not familiar. Sorry.

- Thanks for your cooperation. - Any time.

Have a good day, Coviello.

- Good morning, Mrs Iovine. - Good morning.

Excuse me if we didn't warn you,

but we wanted to tell you something in person.

It's about your husband.

The post-mortem showed that he didn't voluntarily kill himself.

Yes, I knew that.

Come in.

My husband's head nurse told me.

News flies from one hospital to another.

What do you think? Any-thoughts about what happened?

My husband didn't talk to me about his work.

But you could be aware of certain situations outside his work

that could have caused problems for your husband.

You're asking me if my husband had a double life, and if I knew?

When a man's job takes him away from home so long,

a wife has no certainties.

Mum.

This is my son, Federico. Say hello to these people.

- Hello. - Hello.

- What a handsome young man! - Did you know my father is dead?

Now you must look after your mum.

He'll take care of me,

and I'll take care of him all my life.

I think she had a hunch her husband was cheating on her.

But she didn't care.

How is it possible? The idea drives me crazy!

Because you and Lucia are pure. You're both so lucky.

- That's what I thought... - What are you saying?

If something's wrong at home, tell me about it.

I'd rather not. When I think about it, I get agitated.

Inspector!

- I’ve been looking for you all day. - We're investigating a new case.

I know everything. Poor professor.

However, we have to face the future, as our beloved Duce says.

Speaking of which, I received a report

that mentioned a very important reception

to be attended by notable dignitaries, even from Rome.

We'll guarantee maximum security, sir.

What are you saying, Inspector?

Our officers will take care of security.

You'll be free to attend the reception.

Since your friend Livia Lucani is organising it, I thought...

I'll make sure you receive the invitation as soon as possible.

Now if we may, we have to question a suspect.

Very good! Go ahead.

Work comes first!

Ponte.

- Where were you on Friday night? - I was with Sisinella.

So I couldn't have killed Professor Iovine.

Besides, Inspector, I'm not an idiot. He gave her lots of money,

so there was money for me too when I needed it.

You're saying that your fiancee was in the arms of another man

- and you weren't jealous? - Sergeant, my fiancee?

You heard wrong, I don't have a fiancee.

Sisinella and I just have fun. She's a whore.

You think that a serious, hardworking, Christian young man like me

would associate with a whore?

Sisinella doesn't work in brothels anymore. She's not a whore.

Once a whore, always a whore.

Let me look at nobody in the face!

It's rare to meet someone as worthless as you.

- Sergeant... - I'll keep my eye on you.

You mess up even slightly, and you'll see what happens.

Sergeant, I'm an honest man. I don't do anything wrong.

Raffaele. You'd better go.

Goodbye, Inspector.

I'm going to the courthouse. I'll be back in an hour.

That's Pianese, the lawyer.

- Are you Mr Pianese? - Yes. What is it?

- What do you want? - I'll tell you.

There must be a mistake. I didn't do anything.

Ruining a family isn't anything?

Taking a mother away from her children isn't anything?

Sergeant, calm down!

If it's about that woman, I swear I won't look at her again.

If you meet her once more, I'll kill you.

- Understand? - I swear.

- I’ll kill you! - I swear.

Sooner or later I'll have to hospitalise you too.

But you'll be in the men's pavilion.

There's been no improvement?

Either I wasn't clear or you don't want to understand.

Rosa could remain like this for a long time.

Or she could never wake up again.

- I can't just stay here and stare. - Then don't, Ricciardi.

Go home, wash, get dressed, change, get decent...

I'll let you know if there's news. Everyone's on alert.

Listen, Bruno.

You must do everything you can. Whatever the cost...

You think it's a question of money?

I know you're rich, I'd have told you. That's not it.

This lady scares me. She hasn't moved since this morning. Is she a statue?

Cilento women are indestructible, doctor.

Go home. You need to sleep.

I'll only stay until tonight, I swear.

Master, I'll go home. I'll clean up and come back.

You caressed my hand.

- Maybe it was Luigi Alfredo.

- Where is he? - He's here, new.

We can’t see, him.

But I know he loves you very much.

And he's suffering.

I'm sorry, Baroness.

Luigi Alfredo is alone,

because he knows it's difficult to love

when we live with our curse.

What curse, Baroness?

What’s the matter with him?

And what was the matter with you? Will you tell me?

I’d better net, Rosa. You wouldn't, understand.

Now rest.

Raffaele.

Don't do so much overtime.

That's why you're agitated.

We don't need any extra cash this month, do we?

What do you know? Have you ever budgeted?

No.

Because you won't let me.

Budgeting has nothing to do with it. It's this investigation...

Plus being away from home distracts me.

- Does that ever happen to you? - No.

No? No.

Raffaele, I think there's something wrong with you.

I'm not well. I'm going to bed now.

It's you.

I told you. Consider me your guardian angel.

Falco, please. I know very well that for you,

for the Party structure, the department, whatever...

I'm just a big nuisance.

And I have been ever since I decided to move to Naples.

So let's make it quick. Why did you want to see me?

Because you've decided to throw a party.

As you know, I have to ask for the list of guests.

All that we want, madam, is to set up security measures

and to root out possible incompatibility of the guests.

That's all.

I really care about this party.

For the occasion,

I'd like to do something I haven't done in a long time.

Don't tell me, madam...

Will you sing?

You'll finally sing again?

You don't know, but I'm a huge admirer of yours.

I asked to be assigned to you when I heard you were coming here.

I shouldn't have, but I couldn't resist the idea

of meeting you in person.

You have a gift, madam.

Thank you so much.

Yes, I thought I'd sing again, at least among friends.

You'll be magnificent!

I was meant to dissuade you from throwing a party,

but this changes everything.

I'll be there.

But I promise you won't see me.

And I promise that I'll give you the list.

Although you already know most of my guests.

By the way,

I wanted to say that I'm sorry for Inspector Ricciardi's governess.

Rosa?

Yes, she’s been hospitalised. It's serious.

Dinner's ready and the house is in order. You must eat and sleep.

Doctor's orders. Aunt Rosa would've said that too.

That's for sure.

Hello.

I heard about Rosa and wanted to know how she is.

You can see for yourself. She's sleeping.

Bruno thinks she probably won't wake up.

- If I can do anything, I... - No. You shouldn't be here.

There's something you can do. Do you have the car?

- Yes, of course. - Then take me home.

I need to sleep. I'm getting everybody worried.

- You have to eat too. - That's not a problem.

All right, let's go.

Goodbye.

Bye, Nelide.

A neat maiden often makes a dirty wife.

Dear Dad, I told you about Manfredi, the German major.

He'd like to see me on Friday evening, the evening of Madonna of the Carmine.

I know what he'll say.

I'm afraid.

Because I know he's sincere in what he feels,

and he could give me a lot.

Why is it that the prospect of a serene life frightens me?

I want to live,

but I know the person who rules my heart.

- Hello, Nelide. - Are you hungry, sir?

I brought some stuffed pizza. You want some?

No, thank you. Maybe later. Thank you.

Listen, Nelide.

If you want, you can go home. To your home, I mean.

I'll take care of Rosa.

Aunt Rosa wants me to take care of you. That's why I'm here.

And that's what I'll do! If you don't send me away.

Of course I won't.

- Then stay with me. - Like a mother with her child!

- May I? - Come in, Sergeant. I'm here.

I'm leaving, Sergeant. Did you come to enjoy the scene?

Very much cared for Salvatore.

And I thought he'd marry me.

I'd never been in love before. What a fool I was!

Are you happy, Sergeant?

- Where will you go? - I don't know.

I only know that I won't die Sisinella won't die.

I'll go where nobody knows me. Maybe I'll find a job as a maid.

But I won't go back to being a whore.

I must apologise, Sisinella.

I'm sorry.

I misjudged you.

That's why I came. And also to...

give you this.

Iovine had it made for you.

It's yours.

You should have it.

Your name is engraved inside.

It's beautiful.

- It must be worth a lot, right? - Yes, of course.

You can do what you want with it, Sisinella.

It's the first time in my life that I can choose, Sergeant.

- I'll choose well, I swear. - All right, all right.

What can you tell me about Iovine's past?

I know he was always determined and ambitious.

As a young man, he was one of Albese's favourites.

A true professional.

Unfortunately, Iovine was lucky, even in that.

Why do you say "unfortunately"?

Because poor Professor Albese died as a young man.

He had a heart condition.

At that point, Iovine had no more rivals to take his place.

In everything, even in marriage.

- Marriage? - I thought you knew.

Maria Carmela Iovine is Albese's widow.

- And what do you think about her? - Nothing, Inspector.

I know she's highly esteemed.

I've always thought she was strong,

even a bit tough.

But maybe sorrow toughens people up. Don't you think?

Yes, I think so.

Here I am, Inspector. Excuse me. Good day. doctor.

- Everything all right, Maione?

Unfortunately, we have to go. An urgent call came in.

- Thank you, doctor. Excuse me. - Good day.

What happened? Who did it?

Don't make me repeat myself. It's a tragedy.

I found him this morning, when I got to the store.

I'm his apprentice.

Come here. Don't worry.

- What's your name? - Sergio.

- Sergio what? - Esposito.

- Do you live here? - Yes.

- How old are you? - 23.

- Do you live alone? - No...

At the bottom of your heart.

At the bottom of your heart.

At the bottom of your heart.

At the bottom of your heart.

At the bottom of your heart.

At the bottom of your heart.

At the bottom of your heart.

At the bottom of your heart.

How long have you been working here?

All my life.

And are you married?

No, I still live with, my mother.

Listen,

did he say or do anything unusual yesterday?

Did you notice anything in particular?

He was happy.

He smiled, and he never did that.

Why do you think that was?

I don't know.

Mr Coviello's life revolved around work.

But lately he's been refusing some jobs, some people.

Why?

Did he have something on his mind? Was he seeing someone?

No.

He worked in any case.

It was something personal. Nobody knew, not even me.

But once he had to rush to his mother.

- I saw it. - What was it?

A votive offering, all gold.

A votive offering? What did it look like?

A heart with a flame on top. Unique, a work of art.

Mr Coviello had magic in his fingers.

Do you know where the gold heart is?

In the safe, I think, but I don't know. where the key is.

Well, we'll look for it.

Donna Livia, what a pleasure.

Thank you for inviting me to your reception.

- He's always at your feet! - Yes.

You're here for Ricciardi, I imagine. But he's not here.

I finally got him to go away for a bit.

Actually, I'm here for you.

Rosa's condition is serious, and I was wondering if...

I could have her examined by a head physician friend in Rome.

Believe me. It's not that I don't trust you.

No, I know.

But I assure you, the only thing that can be done in her state

is a brain operation, and considering her age, it'd be fatal.

We can only expect the worst.

Poor Ricciardi.

It won't be easy for him to accept letting Rosa go.

It was hard enough to get him away from the hospital.

A distraction will do him good. I'll stay with Rosa during the party.

But you won't be able to come.

No, but it's the only way to get him to come.

Besides, some people at your party won't like seeing me there.

And I don't like seeing them either, so that's fine.

You're very kind. Thank you.

- It's certainly suicide. - "Certainly". How can you say that?

There are no signs of a struggle, no bruises.

- I'll run some tests... - Hour of death.

Inspector, we found the key.

There are only papers, numbers, small jewels.

No trace of the votive offering.

I CAN FINALLY LEAVE

Inspector, there's a note here.

I’m sure it wasn’t here yesterday.

Listen.

Before finishing the golden heart, what was the last job Coviello did?

The two rings for Iovine.

- When was that? - About 2 weeks ago,

right after the lady's visit.

What lady?

She was wearing a veil.

Inspector, I think the votive offering was for her.

Who was she?

I don't know. It was late and I couldn't see.

But she was beautiful.

Coviello told her to return the following day.

- Then he said something strange. - What?

There are no steamers departing tomorrow."

That's what he said.

So Coviello sent me home.

The following day, did he tell you anything about this woman?

I asked him if she'd commissioned a job.

But he said there was no lady, that I'd dreamt it.

I didn't pursue it, I guessed it was private.

Then he began refusing jobs.

Steamers?

"Finally I can leave."

At the bottom of your heart.

Inspector, excuse me. You think there's a connection

between Iovine’s death and this suicide?

There must be.

Coviello delivers the jewels to Iovine the night he's killed,

and a few days later he commits suicide?

- What are you doing here? - Finally, our Ricciardi!

Luckily, I was here. You cannot keep such an important lady waiting.

Deputy Garzo, please.

I dropped in without notice to ask about Donna Rosa.

I heard about your maid. How is she?

Rosa is not a maid.

For the Inspector, she's more than family.

I'm very fond of her too.

Yes, but... She's important for us too...

If you'll wait for me, I'll say goodbye to the Inspector and join you.

Excuse me. I couldn't get rid of him.

I know what you're going through.

Let me help you get through this.

Livia, your mind needs to be free to concentrate on certain things. I...

I know. But I'll expect you at my party.

I talked to Modo. He said he'll watch over Rosa that evening.

I can't promise anything.

I'm organising this reception for you.

Whether you're there or not.

And the surprise too.

That's for you too.

Sergeant! Sergeant.

- Camarda, what is it? - A kid brought this for you.

He said it's from someone who needs to give you an important message.

Important?

Bambinella!

Bambinella! Give me one good reason why I shouldn't drown you.

Because the information I'm giving you is very important.

That's why I had you come all this way.

I couldn't wait for you to come and see me.

In church?

Charm and confidentiality.

I'll count to five. If you don't talk, I'll drown you in holy water.

You asked about Ferdinando Pianese, known as Fefe.

- It's a closed case. - That's what you say.

- Who else should say so? - Me.

I have a dear girlfriend who works in the building where Fefe lives.

- She works as a seamstress. - Are you sure?

It's your first friend who has a normal job.

What did this friend say?

Look ahead! Turn around. Sit properly, you're in church!

She told me that Pianese locked himself in,

asking the doorman not to let anyone through.

Two people in particular.

A big sergeant who threatened him and even hit him.

And the second person not to let in was a woman.

- A married woman. - So I imagined.

Marquise Lucrezia di Morsano.

- A marquise? - That's right. She's ghastly.

- Bambinella, we're in church! - As ugly as sin!

But she had a turbid affair with this Fefe.

You know something else?

- No. - Apparently, about a week ago,

a lovely blonde lady showed up

at the seamstress's in the building where my friend works.

Apparently, the lady wanted work to bring a little extra money home.

Only in the afternoon, a couple of hours. Who knows why!

Maybe she has a stubborn husband who would be offended if she worked.

Why are you telling me this?

Just because. To let you know that

if you meet this big sergeant,

tell him that he's an idiot to doubt his wife.

Let's put it this way...

I don't know this big sergeant, but...

if I meet him on the street,

I'll tell him that he's a lucky man for having friends who remind him

what an idiot he is. All right?

Sergeant, may the Virgin Mary accompany you.

Take care.

Inspector, excuse me, but I had something important to do.

Finally in a good mood, Raffaele. What happened?

Nothing. At times, something opens up your eyes

and you see things in a different light.

See how many people in the street?

They're all in a hurry. They're getting ready for the feast day.

At the bottom of your heart.

At the bottom of your heart.

In Coviello's shop, there was the Madonna of Carmine effigy.

He was in a hurry to finish his secret job too.

Maybe he was devoted to the saint.

Perhaps he had to finish before the celebration.

So?

So let's go to the Basilica of Carmine.

Maybe Coviello wanted a prayer answered.

Excuse me.

Can you tell me if any of the votive offerings were recently exhibited?

They're examined before being exhibited.

Then can we see those that need to be examined?

- You need authorisation for that. - I realise that, Father.

Inspector Ricciardi. This is Sergeant Maione.

This is about a murder, followed by a suicide.

You realise that this is very important.

The craftsman who made it showed up this morning at dawn.

A superb work of craftsmanship.

Here it is. See? The flame has nine points, a sign of eternal love.

This is a work of art.

At the bottom of your heart.

"Maria Carmela."

I should have understood.

But I was distracted by too many things.

Coviello was the last person to see him alive.

The murderer is often the last person to see the victim alive.

He told us about a big, young man, to waste our time

because he wanted to complete his work.

Despite his mother being delirious,

she told us about the fiancee who returned after a long time.

The same lady who, one evening, went to see him in his shop,

saying some mysterious words about the departure of a steamer.

Before dying, Coviello left a note on his counter.

"Finally I can leave."

That's what he wrote.

He left it where he's been waiting all his life for you to return.

That's the prayer he'd made the votive offering for,

on which he engraved your name.

Coviello killed Iovine.

Now I know.

I can't prove it.

But you must tell me why.

A boy brought this to me.

Nicola wrote me a letter.

He asked me to give him a decent burial.

And he said that he'd killed Tullio.

Do you know what this is? Do you realise or not?

This is the last act of love Coviello performed for you.

He decided to completely absolve you!

He's the culprit, you did nothing. But you know that he killed for you.

Serve him justice.

You owe him that.

As children, we used to watch the steamers leave.

They were going to America.

He liked watching them.

I’d never leave without knowing what I'd find.

It'll be better than what they leave behind.

I'm learning a trade.

I'm good at it. We won't want for money.

We won't leave if you don't want to.

Weak people leave, those who can't make it.

I'll make it. I know it in my heart.

Everyone said we were destined for each other,

but at the bottom of my heart, my dream was bigger.

My mother said she’s sending me to my aunt's house.

She has no children, but she's rich.

I'll be educated.

Then I'll wait for you. I'll wait for you forever.

When I came back, I'd changed.

I married Rosario Albese. He was a good man.

But being good isn't enough if you don’t have the right connections.

In that way, I'm very good.

When Rosario died, I was 3 months pregnant.

That's when Tullio began coming to my house.

He helped me with everything.

But then I lost the baby.

And in the end, I married him.

Because I knew that with my help, Tullio would be successful,

and I'd continue to live well.

After so long, what happened?

Someone came looking for him at night. He wasn't in the hospital.

So I knew he was cheating on me.

The following day, asked him about it. We argued.

He said he'd fallen in love.

A snake like him,

who had never felt anything, he'd fallen in love!

So you were jealous.

No, Sergeant. I was offended.

The idea that he wasn't even able to love our son,

and then he was saying he'd fallen madly in love with her.

I told him I'd ruin him, just as I'd helped create him.

He laughed,

and said to me: "I'm not like Rosario, who needed you."

That's when he confessed

that he’d killed Rosario.

Didn't your husband have a weak heart?

Every day he added drops of a vegetable extract to his herb tea.

In small doses. Deadly, for someone with heart disease.

"You really think I would have supported the son of another man?"

At that moment, I remembered.

He gave me a herbal tea every day too.

So you lost your first child because of him too.

He said I couldn't prove anything,

but I knew then what he was capable of.

He said that everything would go on as before,

otherwise he'd ruin me and my son.

So you went to see Coviello.

I don't know how you managed all this time.

For the love of my son.

Did you tell your husband to come to me?

Everyone talked about how good you've become.

I told you.

I just want to earn your trust now.

When you've finished the job,

deliver it late in the evening.

He's always alone at that time.

Carmela,

what will you be doing?

I’ll be alone with my son.

When Nicola and I said goodbye,

I kissed him on the mouth.

He was shaking.

He said to me..

- There's only you now... - "...at the bottom of my heart."

But then..

He killed himself.

And he condemned me to the worst punishment possible.

Thank you, Mrs Iovine.

One last thing. Stay at our disposal.

There was a homeless man with a piece of bread in his mouth.

But he had no teeth and couldn't chew it.

It's Dad.

- At this hour? - What lovely flowers.

Do you like them?

What are these flowers?

- They must have cost a fortune! - It doesn’t matter.

I didn't know how else to tell you that...

I'm a lucky man.

Inspector Ricciardi.

I'm Giulio Colombo.

- We live on the same street. - I know.

- May I have a word with you? - Of course.

Coffee?

Please excuse me, but I'm not used to talking to a stranger like this.

I'm from a different generation.

A coffee.

I'll gladly listen to you.

Then I'll tell you a story.

The imaginary story of a daughter who her father loves very much.

So much, that he understands her with one look.

But also through her letters...

This father

found out that his daughter was in love with someone

who had somehow led her to believe the feeling was mutual.

- Let me speak, please.

Of course.

Then something happened

that convinced his daughter it wasn't mutual.

So she decided to leave, to go away,

in order to forget.

- Where? - Not far away.

That's not the point.

The point is, his daughter...

met another man.

One who courted her,

with good intentions.

He asked her to dine with him.

What did the girl answer?

Nothing yet.

She has mixed feelings.

She can't forget the man she's in love with.

All right, sir,

I can say that the feeling that man has is very strong.

But he’s terrified.

Because he sees what effect feelings have

in everyday life, because of his profession.

So he keeps all the people he loves out of his life,

because he thinks it's the only way to protect them.

Let's say that that’s all the father needs to know.

And he thinks that the man and the daughter

ought to clarify things,

before they spend the rest of their lives unhappily.

I know.

I know what you’d like me to do.

How can I go there with you in this state? Ischia isn't round the corner.

Wake up.

Wake up and we'll go together.

Nothing doing.

It's a lost battle with you.

For your own sake, Ricciardi, go home and get ready.

It'll be a lovely evening.

A villa, a party and a beautiful woman are waiting for you.

A few hours off. I'll stay here. I had my shift changed.

I'm sure if she could, Rosa would drag you there.

Yes, she'd drag me.

But not to go to Livia.

All right!

Tonight is the big night! He'll propose to you.

What will you answer?

Carla, I'll answer what I've always felt in my heart.

That I'm in love.

But not with him.

Let him kiss you.

Madam, everything's ready. The people are impatient to hear.

Wait a bit longer.

- Ricciardi? - He hasn't arrived yet.

- I hear a car coming. - Is it him?

- Tell the pianist to start. Go on. - All right.

The further you are from me

The closer I feel you

Who knows at this moment

What you are thinking, what you are doing

You have poured into my veins

A sweet poison

I do net mind the cross

I am bearing for you

I want you

I think of you, I call you

see you, I hear you

I dream of you

For a year

Would you believe, for a year

These eyes have not found

Any peace

Thank you.

I think it's time I showed you something.

It's beautiful.

I want a family again.

I want a wife and children.

And I want all this with you.

For a year Would you believe, for a year

These eyes have not found

Major, wait. I must tell you...

Any peace?