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- Hi. - Hello.

You may call my wife.

- How did business go? - I'll tell you after getting my luggage.

- Hi Anna! - Hello, come and sit.

- I dropped by to wish you luck. - Thanks.

Mr. Aris. My name's Anna.

I'm an actress, a dancer,

I have ambitions, I love the theatre,

I want to make it to the top.

Do you approve of me?

Or not?

No. I don't approve of achieving fame in show biz through ambition or contacts.

In a world that you simply have to love, all these untalented opportunists

can only make it to TV.

Mr. Platon, is it a fact you've invited Com�die Fran�aise to Greece?

Chances are you may even make it to the Com�die Fran�aise.

Monica, you're being too optimistic.

- Petros says that Aris can achieve anything. - Petros?

Petros who?

The owner of the gym where I work.

Oh, I see.

- I'm sure you'll make it. - I hope so.

Well now, I'm only going for an audition. Like many others.

And I may stage a Lope de Vega play.

- They're calling for you. - Mr. Platon, your wife's on the phone.

Coming! Excuse me. Goodbye.

Wait for me in the car.

Hello? - Why did you call?

Sarah, don't start that again!

I've just got back, tired and...

And you won't come. You're busy, I know.

That too. But you prefer your own option of things.

Anyway, see you tonight. Yes, 'bye.

Write them down, please. OK, pals, I could use you.

Is there anyone else?

- Let's go! - Anyone else?

Me!

- Your name, please? - Anna.

- Isn't Mr. Aris in? - I'm in for him, same thing.

You may get ready backstage.

There he is! Mr. Platon, will you please audit us, too?

See my assistant, please. I've just come back from a journey.

Another creation by Sarah Platon, enriching humanity.

Which is in no way as dirty as the ballet dancers you mingle with.

Yes but ballet dancers are alive and smiling, darling.

They're hot.

They're not cold pieces of clay or marble.

- We have diverse preferences. - And diverse paths.

- We're free individuals. - But we're married.

- Oh you remembered? - Sarah, please. You're overreacting.

- Don't forget we married from love. - How much?

Who said anything about money?

Stop pretending. When you become lyrical it means you want money.

- I don't need your fortune anymore. - That's what made you what you are.

You and your fortune! You're all empty, just like the things you mould.

A mass of frozen matter and vanity. Nothing more.

You shouldn't talk about me like that.

You had a call from Mrs. Sarah.

When?

- Early this morning. - Really? What did she say?

- Nothing in particular. - Nothing?

- She simply asked for you. - So she did!

Why didn't you tell me when I called?

There!

When you do such things, you get on my nerves!

But she didn't want an appointment.

What she wanted is not your business.

Monica, when someone asks for me you'll tell me right away. Understand?

Enough of this!

Shall I get a rope, Miss?

- Yes, take one. - Thanks.

- He had a tantrum? - You saw him!

- Because of Sarah again? - Who else?

Let him be. He's head over heels.

Isn't she married?

What if she is? Married women are easier to love.

Then I must see to getting married myself.

Black beauty of the black continent, quit talking and answer the phone.

Right away, sir.

Yes?

Hello Monica, your wish worked.

You have a job?

More than that. Aris is enchanted with me.

Oh, that's marvelous. Say, will you be at home?

Yes, I'll drop by.

So, how long has your boss been in love with Aris' wife?

Not sure, must be two years. She once came as a client and he fell for her.

Is that a fact? What about her?

Like a rock.

Indifferent, faithful, cold...

Then she has all the defects a married woman has.

Is her husband any better?

He's marvelous!

Have you made love to him?

No.

How do you know he's marvelous then?

Men are only good for that.

And you haven't realized yet. - I must be going.

I have a date too.

- With Petros? - No, with Tassos.

Tassos who?

Our new trainer.

Too much overtime work for you and you'll end up overworked.

Overtime work increases as much as inflation rate does.

'Bye beauty!

Camus in "Caligula" says that love has no value whatsoever.

The Public Pay Office is what counts.

He's quite right. Thank you.

A play's success is measured by the money it brings in.

An actor's art by their salary.

There's no other way?

It's all adjusted to the money one pays.

But let's drop all that.

Tell me about you.

Wouldn't talking only about myself be too egotistic?

It's required so that I know about you.

All I could tell you refers to yesterday and I believe in the present.

This very moment I'm happy. - But tomorrow?

Aaah, so now it's you who's scared of tomorrow?

You're right.

Here's to the present, then.

Thanks.

Well, all it takes for an artist to get to the top is luck. Nothing else.

How about talent? The soul power one induces pathos or delight with?

You're putting all that aside?

You don't need all those to become famous.

You need contacts and luck.

You're leveling everything.

Don't be an idealist. I don't think you are one.

Only the determined ones succeed in the art scene.

A scene so inhuman, cruel, merciless.

Are you trying to scare me?

I'm letting you know.

No one became famous through talent alone.

I love being awake at night.

I love darkness, tranquility

and the thought that night will give birth to the day.

You're quite right there. People are more friendly after midnight.

Perhaps the sun makes them more aggressive.

When I marry, my husband and I will agree to reverse things.

We'll live by night.

Maybe that's why owls are wise.

You know there's something primitive about you?

For the first time I feel so much at ease

that I won't hesitate to do any illogical thing.

You're flattering me.

Don't forget that primitives also held a club.

I don't believe you're violent.

This is one of my seven defects.

What are the other six?

You'll know them one at a time.

You're right. Aris has a deficit of ten millions.

His last 3 events didn't attract much of an audience.

Do you perhaps know how he intends to fill it?

No.

He'll definitely come to me again.

I have one more thing to tell you besides that.

He found a new ballet dancer?

You know, his ephemeral adultery affairs

make no difference to me anymore.

This time it is even more serious.

Did you notice anything peculiar in his behaviour that makes you say that?

I'd never seen him so enthusiastic. As a matter of fact

he asked her in for a new audition.

It doesn't worry me because that ten million he needs

he can only get from me.

If I finally let him have it.

Eva!

Yes, coming!

What's on the list?

At 2.00 you're meeting Mr. Zervos, from the Tourism bureau...

- Cancel it. - But it's important!

- You think so? - I'm sorry.

- I don't want to be disturbed. - Yes, sir.

Good day to you!

Yes, Dimitris. What is it?

A nonjudicial notice from International Show about the 5 million.

A new telex from Rome about the one million remainder.

What's the total gate for last night's performance?

Only?

There was a football match last night.

Anything else?

Weren't those enough for you?

Business always means trouble, Dimitris. We'll overcome it.

I think so, too.

If I need you I'll call you.

I'll be in the next room.

- How are you, my dear? - I'm well.

What's with all these flowers again?

For you, of course.

- For me? - By all means.

Don't tell me you don't like them.

They're all fresh.

I heard you have your exhibition here so...

But why?

Whoever told you I'm doing a flower exhibition?

Why are you saying that? Sarah...

One day you'll have to understand...

- ...that you love me. - Exactly!

You've been feeding me the same dish for a year now, I'm fed up with you.

And you've been avoiding me like an enemy for a year now.

Why don't you try to understand me?

Understand what? That all this time you've filled me up with idiocies?

It makes me wonder.

All these manifestations are tiring me inconceivably.

Hold it! Didn't you call me the other day?

Yes, to make a massage appointment.

Newspapers will have to treat you favourably.

The Press...

Within an hour's time it can make you famous or crush you.

I do have some good friends, though

who'll help with your success.

Funny how you're so sure about my success.

I'm absolutely sure.

And if I fail?

You have to believe that you'll succeed.

Well, I'm practical, like all women.

I was practical, too. And logical

and paid my taxes regularly.

What did I get out of it?

You got a lot and you know it.

The question is: What did you lose?

I lost what I found in you.

Are you sure you found it in me?

I hope it is so.

Truth is, human relations are peculiar.

Life itself is peculiar.

I too have looked for warmth but didn't get any.

That's why

it's better for me to live alone.

I wouldn't blame anyone. I saw you, you saw me, we met.

Now we got plenty of time to acquire what we've missed all these years.

I love you.

Me too.

- Why did you call me? - I wanted to talk to you.

But I've told you before. You shouldn't call me at work.

Are you afraid?

Anyway...

Aris hasn't yet come to ask me for money. What has he done about his debt?

Nothing. All he does is spending time with that Anna.

So, it is that serious.

But I've told you before.

Perhaps I should change my tactic then.

- And do what? - Follow his own tactic myself.

I'd like you to escort me to all places from today on. - What if he finds out?

That's exactly what I'm after. That he finds out.

I'm sorry... but I can't.

What do you mean you can't?

It is quite simple. I can't.

Very well.

I'll look for someone else, then.

A lover of yours?

Not yet.

But he is the most appropriate one.

You love him that much?

I don't think it's only love.

In my life I've never known defeat.

And I won't lose this time, either.

You see what I mean...

What I'd like you to do and you won't deny me this, is to make sure Aris knows.

- I'll do my best. - Thank you. For coming, too.

Stay...

What is it, then?

A woman with no underwear.

You're marvelous.

You made me feel free.

Tell my wife all that I couldn't.

You know that I'm married.

You have a wedding certificate that confirms it.

Such a certificate restricts thousands of people.

When I look at you I feel like an extension of yours, a part of you.

Don't you feel so, too?

Your breath, your odour...

They're enough to satisfy me.

I'd like to speak to Petros, please. Yes.

Your Paris call.

Yes?

Well, Pavlos...

What happened? I'm telling you she's an amazing dancer!

And you know my judgment is always right.

Which dates is she performing?

The 14th, the 16th... Sunday, okay. No objections.

500 dollars a night.

Although her fee is bound to become astronomical soon.

No wonder. My job's discovering people of potential.

It's a deal. Anna, it's Anna.

I'll send you photos and ads for the press.

All right?

We'll keep in touch.

Listen, I want some good promo.

Agreed. All right. 'Bye.

Hello?

I'll pick you up around 9. Be ready.

All right.

I have a surprise for you.

All right.

Take a seat.

Thanks.

- So what will you have? - Whisky on the rocks.

Two whiskies on the rocks please.

Tell me then...

Was it a wise thing that we've come to a public place like this?

- You have a problem with that? - No.

When you asked me out

it was as if you were giving me the entire world.

You're exaggerating.

But...

What if your husband hears about it?

Leave that to me.

How about... going somewhere more quiet?

Agreed.

But first we'll make a stop together at a place I'll take you.

I'm not asking any questions as long as I'm with you.

This Monday you're off to Paris.

I arranged a job for you, six nights, 500 dollars a night.

All expenses paid, of course.

But the most pleasant thing, is you're making some important contacts.

You've given me so much in so little time.

I haven't yet given as much as I've taken from you.

I won't see you for six days then? Why don't you come along, too?

It's rather difficult.

I understand.

Your wife? - No...

I have some trouble...

Why not tell me about it?

I'm used to discussing with myself alone.

Yes but...

Now you're not alone anymore.

We'll discuss this some other time.

Let's not spoil our evening.

We had a great time!

Oh no, please, don't keep doing this!

Come on, open the door...

Enter, my fair lady... Sarah!

Sarah, let me in.

Let me in, Sarah!

Won't you open the door?

That's no joke...

Come in!

When I was 6 years old

I planted a little rosebush in my house garden.

I watered it, I took good care of it

until one day it withered, for no obvious reason.

Many years have passed since then.

All these years I've been trying to find that reason.

I never did.

But now I know why and I'll tell you.

It's just that I never planted another flower nearby so there would be love.

Aris!

I love you!

Me too!

- Good morning. - Good day to you!

Can you please tell me what time the lady in 502 left?

502 you said? An hour ago, I believe.

Good. Give me the bill.

But the lady has paid it.

Thank you.

Now that you know all about me I hope you're satisfied.

Quite and you know I'll do anything to help you find a solution.

All I want from you is to love me.

Together we'll overcome anything.

Well, today's a Sunday and tomorrow I'm leaving. I have to get ready.

And so you will.

In case they suggest you stayed in Paris don't make the mistake of accepting it.

- I shouldn't? - No, you must rise to fame gradually and steadily.

Also I can't stay apart from you any longer.

- You're forgetting your wife? - I'm not.

- You avoid remembering her? - Why should I remember her?

Because she exists. Same as those debts of yours.

You don't get anything out of avoiding them.

Now you sound like a lawyer.

My words are based on love.

You mind me being married?

I don't like sharing you.

Basic women's qualities.

They're unconditional, practical,

uncompromising and determined.

- How's it going? - I got everything ready.

These are photocopies of the cheques you've given Aris.

Here are the bills of exchange you've discounted

on his behalf, when business got started.

And this is a list of the debts he has today.

Congratulations!

You did a fine job.

Why don't you have a bath?

- What if Aris comes? - Don't worry.

Besides, I'm not expecting him.

The hotel vouchers are in here.

Some addresses

but I expect you won't be needing them.

The man meeting you at the airport will take care of everything.

I'll feel lonely in Paris without you in my free time.

There's never loneliness in Paris.

Here's to your success.

Where I come from, when a ring is given

the couple close their eyes and make a wish that's said to come true.

I won't be able to see you with my eyes closed but I'll make a wish.

You just can't wait to send me away, right?

Don't be foolish. You know how much I'd like to join you.

Being in 2 different places at the same time is difficult.

Or I should say... impossible. - What do you mean?

I mean sharing a man with her is hard.

This collective wears me out.

We should get going.

You're avoiding reality?

I'm trying to.

It would be better if you tried to face things directly.

Both for us two and for that financial problem of yours.

You're shocking me!

I'm trying to find a solution.

Aris, think of this. Now that I'll be away.

When someone is away, nothing is difficult.

Goodbye.

- We'll talk on the phone. - Farewell.

I want a divorce.

You must be joking, surely.

I'm in no mood for that.

But it's absurd!

What was our marriage, then?

A farce.

Moderated by the one who had the bigger tax return.

And that one was you.

And you knew it.

And you kept seeking

and taking...

without ever giving back.

- I did give you. - Loans.

With an interest of 50%. I don't deny that.

I also gave you my love.

You don't know how to love.

- If we talk things over, we could... - I've made up my mind, Sarah.

We must put an end to a meaningless relationship.

You want to have this little catwalk tart, then?

I can see you're informed.

As well as determined to keep you.

How?

To you reality is painful.

You owe an entire fortune which only I am capable of giving you

if I want.

I have no need for you, Sarah.

Don't forget I have the power to crush you.

- Don't be so confident about that. - I definitely am.

If I want I can take temporary measures and blow you to pieces.

Tomorrow

my lawyer will call you

as for the formalities.

Don't forget that only I have the right of dismissing!

You've lost it this time.

You are mistaken. You'll only get a divorce when I'm dead.

That's when you'll be free, you must know that.

Who told you you're alive now?

You've lost the sense of living for a long time now.

My lawyer wil call you.

You'll never get this gratification, Aris.

I'm holding you firmly!

One...

Two.

- One... - Hi.

Keep going, I'll be back.

- What? - I've set an appointment for 5.00.

- Those beaches again? - The background interests you?

- How about the printer? - He rose to the bait.

Meaning?

Tomorrow we're depositing.

You got a talent!

Your black beauty offers much. Where's Petros?

In his office and not at all talkative.

At 5.00 as agreed. Bye.

A gentleman wants to see you. Shall I let him in?

Yes, yes.

You may enter.

Hello!

Hello.

Come in, please.

- I trust that you don't remember me, Fotis Georgiou, insurer. - How do you do.

- After a week's efforts I've finally found you. - What about?

Your life insurances have to be paid

or they will be cancelled, which is a pity.

Insurances? Can you please be more specific? I don't remember.

Two years ago, didn't you take a loan from Aegean Bank?

Yes.

The bank manager had two life insurances issued.

One for you and another one for your wife.

Yes...

- Hold it. - Yes.

These ones.

- Yes, exactly. - You mean I haven't paid in 2 years?

The manager kept from the loan capital the premiums for the two years.

But now you have to pay for next year.

What's the amount?

20 million. For both you and your wife.

Let me get this clear. How much do I owe now?

Are you paying for the whole year or for 6 months only?

The whole year.

- Your share or your wife's too? - Both.

Good.

That'll be 450.000 drachmas.

Let me have a receipt.

Right away.

Would you take a cheque for 20 days?

- By all means. - That's very accommodating.

Only when I die you'll be free of me.

Only when I die you'll get a divorce.

A nonjudicial notice from International Show for those 5 million.

I'm holding you firmly! You can't get away from me!

The total debt amounts to 15 million.

When someone is away, everything becomes easier.

Get me Mike, please.

It was in Frankfurt that we met as I recall.

That's right.

Remember when I told you that I undertake all kinds of accidents,

you made fun of me then.

Everybody believes so.

That they won't need me.

But they're dumb, aren't they?

A professional like myself

is absolutely essential to every serious person nowadays.

If only I could be in Chicago!

We'd better get down to our subject.

I'm down.

Where...

When...

How much...

And whom?

Your wife...

Where?

I don't care, as long as it looks like an accident.

When?

The soonest possible.

Tell 'em to stop, isn't that enough?

All right, no more is required.

Thank you.

Send the photos and the text to the papers.

When should I hold that interview meeting?

Tuesday, Anna will be here.

You mean, we're not doing the show we've prepared?

- Where have you been lately? - Why's that?

Please explain to him that there's a new show in the makings, based on Anna.

I'll be back.

All right, Mr. Aris. You can fool us all you want.

Let's see where you get the money for a new decor.

He already has.

- What has he? - Got the money.

- You putting me on? - Buy me an ice cream and I'll tell you.

So, he's now working on a new show which is centred around Anna.

On what capital?

I'm wondering myself.

This morning I paid 15 million back to his creditors in cheques.

Also he got a loan of 3 million in cheques.

All of them are bounced.

They expire in exactly 22 days from today.

What if they're discounted tomorrow morning?

Eva told me he made an agreement with all of them, "not earlier".

Really strange...

What's his scheme this time?

What's going to happen in 22 days?

The flight from Paris is due at 4.30.

But you better call in case there's a delay.

- Thank you, Eva. - Will that be all?

No, just close the door, please.

Yes, sir.

- Mike, is that you? - Yes.

- What happened? - Nothing yet.

- You're too slow! - It's a difficult job.

Yes but I'm in a hurry.

OK, don't worry. It'll go fine. I'll call you.

All right.

- Excuse me a minute. - Sure, go ahead.

Hello, Mrs. Sarah. How are you?

Good morning, Monica. Isn't Petros here?

- You have an appointment? - No, I was just passing by and thought I'd see him.

You want me to tell him something?

Nothing in particular, just tell him I asked for him, OK? - OK, bye.

Hello Mr. Platon!

- Hello! I'm expecting this flight from Paris. Can I go in? - You can.

- Hi Monica, are you off? - Isn't it time I was?

It is...

- Anyone asked for me? - Yes, Mrs. Sarah did.

- When was that? - About an hour ago.

Hey love! Welcome back, honey!

- Had a nice time? - Very nice.

- I know. I missed you. - I missed you, too.

Call for an ambulance.

You're starting rehearsals for your new show tomorrow.

I hope it'll be your best one.

Your news is wonderful. You really are full of surprises!

You haven't had them all yet.

You have more?

Plenty of them.

But I'd rather leave them for home.

My sweet!

Hi Eva! Any calls for me?

What?

When?

A neighbor notified us.

When did the accident happen?

How do you know it was an accident?

What else could it be?

The forensic report will confirm this for us.

Although all evidence stands for a fatal accident.

Fatal accident?

Come this way.

What is this?

The rest of your fee. You did a clean job.

I have no idea about it.

- I told you my wife was found dead. - Yes but I didn't kill her.

- Who did then? - Search me!

After receiving you call, I got myself ready,

I came here and haven't moved an inch. Ask them.

Besides, why would I lie to you?

It's my loss.

Now really... Perhaps you hired somebody else?

And bring the money to you?

Listen, Aris... I'm a professional.

An honest one, too.

Perhaps it was an accident?

There must be a killer in this, Nikos.

An accident is out of the question.

Why's that?

- Didn't you see the report? - No.

There's information in there about lesions on both the face and the body.

It does say that?

Therefore...

there must have been a fight, right?

That's right.

When it was over

on his way out, the assassin left the door open

according to the witness who notified us.

I see, I see.

So it could have been the husband.

What did the Police want you for?

A statement. Quite simple actually

but they asked me some strange questions.

Like what?

Like when did I argue with Sarah, when did I leave home,

whether I'd filed a divorce petition...

Whether I knew she had made changes to her will...

Questions that, if taken by reporters...

- But you have an alibi. - The Police told me so too.

I was lucky so many people saw me.

- What's your concern, then? - Once you get into trouble...

What else did the Police tell you? What are they doing?

Investigating, interrogating... But it's a difficult case.

Sarah was quite introverted.

As you understand, the killer must be found at any cost.

You're right.

He must be found, by all means.

Yes?

- Mr. Platon, please. - He's just left. Who is this, please?

Listen...

Tell him to find out, at the time of murder,

where a certain Petros, a gym trainer, was.

But you told me on the phone, Miss, that the seat was reserved.

There's been a mistake.

- Now what? This is all your fault! - Right, I'm sorry, sir.

It is 8.00 now. Please make sure that I leave on the first flight.

- What is it? - We have to help Aris.

In what way?

- Didn't you tell me Petros was in love with Sarah? - Yes.

So we have to find out where he was at the time Sarah was being murdered.

I see.

I say we should go tell all that to the Police.

Tell what? We have no real evidence.

Unless we investigate and find any.

- Like where? - Either in the house or the office.

- You're joking. - Not at all. I must get the house keys.

I have them. There!

Good. You'll go to the gym and I to his house.

- What if he's there? - He can't be in both places.

Pick me up when you're done. - I don't like it but all right.

Be careful!

- Thanks a lot. - Sorry again. Have a nice flight!

Petros, are you here?

Leaving won't get you anywhere. You'll get caught.

You're mistaken, my girl.

I'll soon be far away.

No one's going to stop me.

Unfortunately for you, there's me.

You?

And what can you do?

A lot! You can be sure of that.

I'm sorry, you won't have the time.

I'm not alone. Both Monica and Aris know that I'm here.

Don't think you can get away that easy with two murders on your back.

That's what you think, baby.

But it's all up to me.

That's fine. Now focus on the other one!

- But we have no lamps. - No lamps again? Do I have to get them?

- I told them 5 days ago! - Is the set designer in yet?

No, Mr. Aris.

Opening tomorrow...

and still we're...

Come on, wake up, hit it!

Leave that alone now, if there's no lamps!

We have to get on with it or we never will.

Yes but I have a rehearsal in an hour. You'll still be messing around here?

Get it over with!

Help!

Help! Help!

Call the Police!

Anna, tell me, what's going on? Who hit you?

Petros!

- He killed Sarah! - Don't worry, I'll call the Police.

Run after him!

He's leaving!

Listen. Photocopy this and send it to all newspapers today!

- All right? Take it down! - Yes.

Move the lantern to the right! More!

What is it, love?

What happened?

Your wife's murderer...

...is Petros. - Petros!

He nearly killed me too!

Who told you to interfere? You have a dress rehearsal tonight, you forgot?

Don't scream, please!

Sorry, honey. You better have some rest.

You go on! I'll be back!

We have to rehearse the finale! Go on, rehearse!

What about that dress? Will it be ready tonight?

- Have a nice flight! - Thank you!

Sir!

Just a minute, please!

- Me? - Yes, you.

- Your passport, please! - Sure.

Andreas!

Sabena Flight 420 for Brussels now departing.

Immediate boarding at Exit No 3.

You went to her house, right? What happened next?

She didn't want me any more.

She was very rude to me.

Why?

Dunno, but...

- Stop, that's enough. - What's wrong?

Please leave. I want to be alone.

Sarah, I'm not an object. You cannot play with me.

You're too tiring for me!

You said I am tiring you?

I used you and now you're completely useless to me, understand? Useless!

You used me?

Did you say that you used me?

Me? That's impossible!

Why don't you like the truth?

I wanted my husband back, I tried but I didn't succeed.

- So, leave me alone! - Sarah, where did our love go?

It was all a lie, then?

What love, you silly man! Can't you see how disgusted I am? Our love!

I regret our affair! You're disgusting!

- You don't know what you're saying! - You're so funny!

- Mind your language! You'll regret it! - So silly! A disgusting worm!

So you used me?

I'm disgusting?

Playing games, were you?

Slut!

I'll hit you! Get out!

Out I say!

Believe me, I didn't mean to kill her! It was an accident!

- All right, calm down! - Why don't you believe me?

- Nikos! - Yes, sir!

- Take him outside, please. - Come.

- I swear I didn't mean to... - OK, OK, go now!

You heard everything, Mr. Platon.

We apologize. Such things happen, too.

English subs by neverever for CG