1 00:02:11,130 --> 00:02:14,374 THE SPARROW'S FLUTTERING 2 00:04:56,780 --> 00:04:59,817 Say what you want. Say also that the mills damage the river. 3 00:04:59,900 --> 00:05:02,414 But if you're an unbiased journalist you must also say 4 00:05:02,500 --> 00:05:04,968 that we give many unemployed people a job. 5 00:05:05,060 --> 00:05:07,733 And you, Mr Battistini, you think the same as your son? 6 00:05:07,820 --> 00:05:10,380 In my day, the rivers were fit for fishing. 7 00:05:48,580 --> 00:05:52,129 I'm the late Dino's wife. May I come in? 8 00:05:56,100 --> 00:05:57,533 Won't you let me in? 9 00:06:12,540 --> 00:06:14,496 You... are beautiful. 10 00:06:15,580 --> 00:06:17,650 Just like I imagined you would be. 11 00:06:25,380 --> 00:06:27,530 I came to thank you. 12 00:06:28,140 --> 00:06:29,973 No, I insist on doing it. 13 00:06:30,940 --> 00:06:32,373 And you deserve it. 14 00:06:35,820 --> 00:06:38,095 I wanted to thank you, you probably gathered already, 15 00:06:38,660 --> 00:06:40,890 for not having attended the funeral. 16 00:06:41,020 --> 00:06:43,365 Some other woman, maybe, would have done so. 17 00:06:43,460 --> 00:06:47,499 All the villagers were waiting for it, sitting by the window, as at the theatre. 18 00:06:47,620 --> 00:06:49,372 You really let them down. 19 00:06:49,860 --> 00:06:52,249 This way, you made an unselfish choice. 20 00:06:52,940 --> 00:06:55,659 And I thank you. - You don't have to. 21 00:06:57,420 --> 00:06:58,899 There's no reason. 22 00:07:00,540 --> 00:07:03,293 I didn't go to the funeral because... 23 00:07:03,620 --> 00:07:05,292 Because it was unnecessary. 24 00:07:05,500 --> 00:07:06,949 I don't understand. 25 00:07:09,580 --> 00:07:11,059 Ma'am... 26 00:07:11,860 --> 00:07:13,498 I'll tell you a secret. 27 00:07:15,260 --> 00:07:16,818 I never loved Dino. 28 00:07:19,580 --> 00:07:21,332 I've never loved anyone. 29 00:07:22,980 --> 00:07:24,208 I pity you. 30 00:07:41,820 --> 00:07:42,969 It's me. 31 00:07:43,620 --> 00:07:47,215 Sorry if I'm always turning to you, but, you're the only person that I hold dear. 32 00:07:59,140 --> 00:08:01,813 I don't want to stay here anymore. What can I do here? 33 00:08:02,660 --> 00:08:04,013 Yes, I'm free. 34 00:08:05,660 --> 00:08:08,015 I could start working again. 35 00:08:09,900 --> 00:08:12,698 Yes, I know it's difficult but I was skilled. 36 00:08:13,460 --> 00:08:15,257 It's easy to get work in fashion. 37 00:08:22,780 --> 00:08:24,099 Good morning. 38 00:08:25,540 --> 00:08:27,496 I feel alone among strangers. 39 00:08:30,500 --> 00:08:33,094 I think this village is breathing down my neck. 40 00:08:34,460 --> 00:08:36,610 In front of the door, like a dog. 41 00:08:37,980 --> 00:08:39,538 There. Can you hear it? 42 00:09:45,220 --> 00:09:49,338 You like this singing blackbird? It can whistle 'The Triumphal March' from Aida. 43 00:10:15,980 --> 00:10:17,254 Good morning. 44 00:10:19,380 --> 00:10:22,452 I'd like to speak to you a moment, if you'll allow me to. 45 00:10:24,100 --> 00:10:25,758 Don't be afraid, because... 46 00:10:27,500 --> 00:10:30,253 We'll be talking about something important for you as well. 47 00:10:30,420 --> 00:10:31,573 Ah! Really? 48 00:10:33,100 --> 00:10:34,579 At least, I hope so. 49 00:10:35,220 --> 00:10:37,176 I'm so sorry to disturb you. 50 00:10:41,980 --> 00:10:45,052 Please. Do come in. - No, no. After you. 51 00:10:53,620 --> 00:10:54,973 I'll be right back. 52 00:11:20,580 --> 00:11:23,140 I'm pleased to meet you, at last. 53 00:11:24,180 --> 00:11:28,537 I was... a good friend of the late Dino. 54 00:11:30,220 --> 00:11:33,610 You two met in Milan? - Yes, in Milan. 55 00:11:35,340 --> 00:11:37,553 I was working in the fashion business. 56 00:11:40,020 --> 00:11:42,580 I don't know either how I ended up here. 57 00:11:45,220 --> 00:11:47,575 If that's what you wanted to know. 58 00:11:49,660 --> 00:11:51,093 Please, have a seat. 59 00:11:55,380 --> 00:11:59,376 Sorry. I haven't even introduced myself. I'm Gabriele Battistini. 60 00:11:59,900 --> 00:12:02,175 And I'm... what's the word? 61 00:12:03,940 --> 00:12:07,216 A wealthy widower. - Dino mentioned you once. 62 00:12:08,060 --> 00:12:11,291 You have a factory on the river? - Yes, a mill. 63 00:12:12,660 --> 00:12:15,732 You know, that big machinery to break the gravel, right? 64 00:12:16,260 --> 00:12:17,309 Anyway... 65 00:12:18,980 --> 00:12:21,414 I didn't come here to talk about that. 66 00:12:22,060 --> 00:12:23,209 I'd like... 67 00:12:24,500 --> 00:12:29,051 You really must authorize me to provide for your needs. 68 00:12:29,580 --> 00:12:30,933 At least for a while. 69 00:12:34,100 --> 00:12:37,376 Thanks, but I don't understand the reason for your concern. 70 00:12:41,620 --> 00:12:42,848 Excuse me... 71 00:12:43,900 --> 00:12:46,050 But I'd rather tell you the truth. 72 00:12:47,660 --> 00:12:49,571 I've been thinking about you a lot. 73 00:12:51,540 --> 00:12:54,100 You might find my offer absurd... 74 00:12:55,860 --> 00:12:59,694 But I'd like to take over the relationship with you from Dino. 75 00:13:00,460 --> 00:13:03,418 To have the same attentions, the same regard... 76 00:13:04,260 --> 00:13:08,219 And I'll say also one more thing: you may come and go, as you like. 77 00:13:08,660 --> 00:13:11,220 With a little discretion, of course. 78 00:13:11,580 --> 00:13:13,332 But free, in any case. 79 00:13:16,180 --> 00:13:18,455 I won't ask much from you, anyway. 80 00:13:20,780 --> 00:13:21,904 I'm old... 81 00:13:23,100 --> 00:13:25,455 And you're young, I know. 82 00:13:25,980 --> 00:13:29,336 Don't worry. I'm not asking for your love. 83 00:13:30,500 --> 00:13:32,534 Just a little patience. 84 00:13:33,740 --> 00:13:36,049 The patience to listen to me... 85 00:13:36,900 --> 00:13:38,458 To be close to me. 86 00:13:39,500 --> 00:13:41,695 To listen to my memories. 87 00:13:42,140 --> 00:13:44,290 Maybe some of my fantasies. 88 00:13:45,100 --> 00:13:49,533 I'd like you to listen to me without you getting restless. 89 00:13:50,420 --> 00:13:53,849 Sweetly, as if they were words of love. 90 00:13:55,820 --> 00:13:57,856 It's an absurd offer. 91 00:13:59,860 --> 00:14:01,737 I don't know you. - You don't, indeed, 92 00:14:01,820 --> 00:14:03,731 but I think you can trust me. 93 00:14:04,180 --> 00:14:07,814 By this time, I only need... my memories. 94 00:14:09,060 --> 00:14:10,937 To tell and remember. 95 00:14:11,980 --> 00:14:15,529 Perhaps... It's surely my age, but... 96 00:14:17,700 --> 00:14:18,828 To me... 97 00:14:20,180 --> 00:14:22,255 No past love... 98 00:14:22,580 --> 00:14:25,048 could equal a love which is told. 99 00:14:26,900 --> 00:14:29,573 I'll keep to our agreement, don't worry. 100 00:14:31,020 --> 00:14:32,578 You're beautiful. 101 00:14:33,220 --> 00:14:36,869 But even if you were 100 times more beautiful, I wouldn't dare touch you. 102 00:14:37,540 --> 00:14:39,770 I don't know if I will be able to listen. 103 00:14:39,940 --> 00:14:41,498 And you to tell. 104 00:14:43,380 --> 00:14:45,691 Maybe, we'll both get bored. 105 00:14:46,980 --> 00:14:49,540 If we find it impossible, we'll give up. 106 00:14:50,460 --> 00:14:52,418 And you'll be free once again. 107 00:14:54,060 --> 00:14:57,530 I was going to deposit money in the bank. 108 00:15:01,580 --> 00:15:02,933 I leave it to you. 109 00:15:03,980 --> 00:15:06,448 Not much but you might need it. 110 00:15:10,220 --> 00:15:14,452 I won't be back before tomorrow evening. So you've got time to think it over. 111 00:15:16,140 --> 00:15:17,953 And to make up your mind. 112 00:16:51,580 --> 00:16:52,729 What's up? 113 00:16:53,580 --> 00:16:55,038 You tell me. 114 00:16:55,380 --> 00:16:57,530 Why aren't they loading up the trucks? 115 00:16:59,420 --> 00:17:03,698 The sand is still a bit sturdy. Better, no? So you can get some rest. 116 00:17:05,220 --> 00:17:07,411 What makes you think I want to rest? 117 00:17:07,940 --> 00:17:09,896 Your age, daddy. 118 00:17:52,660 --> 00:17:54,018 Gabriele! 119 00:17:59,300 --> 00:18:01,530 What are you doing here? 120 00:18:01,980 --> 00:18:04,050 They told me you got angry. 121 00:18:04,140 --> 00:18:07,689 Your children are rather too eager to put me aside. 122 00:18:11,180 --> 00:18:13,614 Theirs is just a form of respect. 123 00:18:15,060 --> 00:18:16,732 Respect is one thing. 124 00:18:17,620 --> 00:18:21,056 But to make me realize that I'm just good at signing documents... 125 00:18:21,500 --> 00:18:23,153 is quite a different thing. 126 00:18:24,140 --> 00:18:26,893 One of these days I'll keep the ship afloat. 127 00:18:27,140 --> 00:18:29,979 And I'll make them load up the gravel, you'll see. 128 00:18:36,100 --> 00:18:38,250 Please, can you find a pumice stone for me? 129 00:18:38,340 --> 00:18:40,361 No way you'll find any pumice round here. 130 00:18:40,460 --> 00:18:41,688 Of course I will! 131 00:18:56,500 --> 00:19:00,049 Here's one! Do you see? It's so rough. 132 00:19:02,300 --> 00:19:03,738 Rub it against my feet. 133 00:19:09,580 --> 00:19:11,332 Where did you learn that? 134 00:19:11,780 --> 00:19:14,658 When I was young, we used to break stones along the river. 135 00:19:15,220 --> 00:19:17,131 And then, I would rub my calluses... 136 00:19:17,620 --> 00:19:20,453 as I was ashamed of giving my hand to girls. 137 00:19:22,700 --> 00:19:25,453 When you gave it to me it was covered with big calluses. 138 00:19:27,300 --> 00:19:30,497 Maybe because I had the serious intention of marrying you. 139 00:20:41,060 --> 00:20:42,996 It's me. - Come in. 140 00:21:09,100 --> 00:21:10,215 Thank you. 141 00:21:14,900 --> 00:21:16,958 It's the first time, you know? 142 00:21:18,380 --> 00:21:20,416 I've had enough experiences, but... 143 00:21:24,580 --> 00:21:27,219 A thing like this has never happened to me before. 144 00:21:27,540 --> 00:21:29,974 Neither to me. 145 00:21:30,060 --> 00:21:31,493 Do they sing? 146 00:21:32,980 --> 00:21:34,538 Yes, a lot. 147 00:21:34,700 --> 00:21:36,679 They often flap their wings. 148 00:21:37,220 --> 00:21:39,893 Frrr. They flutter. 149 00:21:41,340 --> 00:21:43,535 It's the mating season. 150 00:21:52,540 --> 00:21:55,293 Do you want to tell your stories in the bedroom? 151 00:21:56,620 --> 00:22:00,295 No, neither on the bed nor on the couch. And not today, anyway. 152 00:22:02,460 --> 00:22:03,688 Let's say... 153 00:22:05,100 --> 00:22:06,453 Some other day. 154 00:22:07,580 --> 00:22:09,536 You're in a hurry? I made some tea. 155 00:22:11,780 --> 00:22:13,338 Don't go away at once. 156 00:22:16,540 --> 00:22:17,689 Good. 157 00:22:18,380 --> 00:22:22,692 Alright. I'll have a cup of tea and then, I really must go. 158 00:22:24,060 --> 00:22:28,815 Because now, at this moment, I don't remember anything at all. 159 00:22:45,380 --> 00:22:47,052 Sugar, milk, lemon? 160 00:22:47,900 --> 00:22:48,935 Milk. 161 00:22:49,940 --> 00:22:51,034 Please. 162 00:23:07,820 --> 00:23:08,775 Thank you. 163 00:23:10,940 --> 00:23:13,879 I might even be able to tell something, but... 164 00:23:15,180 --> 00:23:18,775 I wanted to leave because I had a surprise for you. 165 00:23:19,780 --> 00:23:21,852 And I don't know if you'll accept it. 166 00:23:24,380 --> 00:23:26,159 I'd like to give you a present. 167 00:23:27,300 --> 00:23:30,178 But on one condition: you mustn't say 'thank you'. 168 00:23:30,820 --> 00:23:33,270 You only have to tell me whether you agree... 169 00:23:33,420 --> 00:23:34,455 or not. 170 00:24:15,580 --> 00:24:18,731 Do you want to live here? It's all yours. 171 00:24:20,100 --> 00:24:21,658 No one lives in it. 172 00:24:33,940 --> 00:24:35,578 It was a whim of mine. 173 00:24:38,860 --> 00:24:40,691 I bought it a few years ago. 174 00:24:44,980 --> 00:24:48,814 When I was young, I often worked here for the former owners. 175 00:24:49,660 --> 00:24:51,059 I liked watching them. 176 00:24:52,660 --> 00:24:54,332 I was spying on their life. 177 00:24:55,620 --> 00:24:57,258 How the rich live. 178 00:24:59,020 --> 00:25:02,456 I would hide among the trees. Every night. 179 00:25:38,620 --> 00:25:40,069 Would you like to dine? 180 00:25:53,300 --> 00:25:56,497 Do you know why I want you to live in this house? 181 00:25:57,060 --> 00:25:59,893 So that you can be the setting for my stories. 182 00:26:01,540 --> 00:26:03,770 A prince's wish, don't you think? 183 00:26:05,020 --> 00:26:07,497 But maybe the one a kid would have, too. 184 00:26:09,420 --> 00:26:11,297 I've toiled a lot during my life. 185 00:26:12,460 --> 00:26:14,416 This luxury is a reward in my final days. 186 00:26:15,060 --> 00:26:16,971 My memories... here... 187 00:26:18,740 --> 00:26:20,696 And you, listening to me. 188 00:26:23,060 --> 00:26:25,893 But what do you want from me in return? 189 00:26:26,300 --> 00:26:28,416 I want to share a secret with you 190 00:26:28,500 --> 00:26:30,695 which could contain all of my secrets. 191 00:26:31,460 --> 00:26:33,212 And why with me? 192 00:26:34,780 --> 00:26:38,534 Because you're not one of those who fall in love, Silvana. 193 00:26:44,100 --> 00:26:45,419 How do you know that? 194 00:27:22,780 --> 00:27:24,099 Take a seat. 195 00:27:24,780 --> 00:27:26,099 Actually, sit down. 196 00:27:26,540 --> 00:27:28,492 I feel like being informal with you. 197 00:27:30,340 --> 00:27:32,490 Sit down here, near me. 198 00:27:33,740 --> 00:27:35,812 Or maybe over there, if you like. 199 00:27:45,860 --> 00:27:50,536 I'm here, beside you, full of wishes. 200 00:27:51,660 --> 00:27:55,016 Wishes which I had to drop, reluctantly. 201 00:27:56,900 --> 00:28:00,210 Because... The problem of an old man... 202 00:28:01,300 --> 00:28:03,233 unfortunately, believe me... 203 00:28:03,900 --> 00:28:07,859 is to live with his mind inside the cloud of his memories. 204 00:28:10,380 --> 00:28:14,373 And I think this night is favourable for confidences. 205 00:28:16,340 --> 00:28:20,094 I'll maybe begin... from the last meeting. 206 00:28:21,060 --> 00:28:22,618 About 3 years ago. 207 00:28:23,980 --> 00:28:28,337 A sort of a miracle, because I had given in by then. Instead... 208 00:28:29,860 --> 00:28:31,896 I was at my friend's place... 209 00:28:31,980 --> 00:28:34,414 where a small party among friends was held. 210 00:28:49,500 --> 00:28:52,060 However, we went up to his study immediately 211 00:28:52,140 --> 00:28:54,893 because my friend wanted to show me a pair of binoculars. 212 00:28:54,980 --> 00:28:56,299 He had plenty of them. 213 00:28:57,260 --> 00:28:59,933 That night, however, he didn't stay with me. 214 00:29:01,420 --> 00:29:04,537 Usually, we would spend entire nights at the telescope... 215 00:29:04,620 --> 00:29:06,178 watching the stars. 216 00:29:06,820 --> 00:29:09,573 We were both passionate about astronomy. 217 00:29:18,260 --> 00:29:20,216 Good evening. - Good evening. 218 00:29:39,620 --> 00:29:43,374 Ah, no! If you want to see something, like this. 219 00:29:43,460 --> 00:29:46,497 Thank you. - There. Now you can see. - Thanks. 220 00:30:20,620 --> 00:30:23,373 Astronomy is fascinating, you know? 221 00:30:29,420 --> 00:30:32,730 It is. It lets your imagination wander... 222 00:30:32,860 --> 00:30:36,216 thousands of miles away, even millions of miles... 223 00:30:36,300 --> 00:30:37,972 light years. 224 00:30:43,220 --> 00:30:44,175 Yes. 225 00:30:45,740 --> 00:30:47,198 For example... 226 00:30:48,140 --> 00:30:52,498 Right now, I'm watching the North Star. And... 227 00:30:55,220 --> 00:30:57,097 And I'm... 228 00:30:58,980 --> 00:31:02,416 thinking that right now... 229 00:31:04,140 --> 00:31:07,120 there are thousands and thousands of seamen... 230 00:31:09,141 --> 00:31:11,820 of shepherds, who are doing the same thing. 231 00:31:14,660 --> 00:31:17,015 At the same time. 232 00:31:44,500 --> 00:31:46,570 I never wear panties. 233 00:31:46,700 --> 00:31:50,249 It lets me move with greater ease. 234 00:31:50,660 --> 00:31:54,414 It's a risk that makes me a bit more canny, suspicious. 235 00:31:56,260 --> 00:31:58,899 After all, it's some sort of defence, isn't it? 236 00:32:23,380 --> 00:32:28,818 I start watching the stars again. Or what I suppose to be stars. 237 00:32:29,420 --> 00:32:33,698 Until my eyes shut... with emotion. 238 00:36:06,940 --> 00:36:09,613 I'm sure The Virgin Mary tore at her own face 239 00:36:09,700 --> 00:36:11,770 so as not to see all this junk. 240 00:36:13,500 --> 00:36:17,129 No. She did it because she was getting old. 241 00:36:18,980 --> 00:36:22,052 Remember how beautiful she was when she was young? - Yes. 242 00:36:22,380 --> 00:36:26,658 I was a kid and I used to come here often to look at her. 243 00:36:26,900 --> 00:36:29,050 Maybe I became a priest because of her. 244 00:36:54,220 --> 00:36:55,369 Hello? 245 00:36:56,540 --> 00:36:57,768 Is that you? 246 00:36:58,540 --> 00:37:01,100 Done already? You're a phenomenon! 247 00:37:02,060 --> 00:37:05,336 It's a nice job too. Thank you. 248 00:37:08,140 --> 00:37:12,338 Yes, but, you see... To leave at once... I can't. 249 00:37:13,700 --> 00:37:15,850 Now I'm busy with something. 250 00:37:17,180 --> 00:37:19,853 I'll tell you the truth: no way am I doing that. 251 00:37:20,900 --> 00:37:23,858 Right now... No! I haven't changed my mind! 252 00:37:23,940 --> 00:37:25,353 Let me speak. 253 00:37:27,900 --> 00:37:29,458 What's he like? 254 00:37:34,700 --> 00:37:36,675 He must be about 30. 255 00:37:38,020 --> 00:37:41,774 He's dark-haired. And he has such a voice... 256 00:37:44,820 --> 00:37:45,969 In bed? 257 00:37:48,620 --> 00:37:51,088 I've never felt such a thing. 258 00:37:52,540 --> 00:37:54,496 Yes, he gives me presents. 259 00:37:55,140 --> 00:37:56,892 A pair of little birds. 260 00:37:57,700 --> 00:38:00,294 Crazy? Yes, I am, a little. 261 00:38:01,860 --> 00:38:04,090 Just about enough. 262 00:38:05,140 --> 00:38:06,778 No, come on! I'm kidding! 263 00:38:23,500 --> 00:38:25,138 I'm starting to wait for him. 264 00:38:26,580 --> 00:38:28,950 I'm waiting for his footsteps on his way home. 265 00:38:31,740 --> 00:38:34,095 Excuse me. Bye. I'm sorry. 266 00:38:48,380 --> 00:38:49,938 Why do you want me to come? 267 00:38:50,100 --> 00:38:51,328 What happened? 268 00:38:51,580 --> 00:38:53,775 The house is too big. 269 00:38:53,860 --> 00:38:55,009 It scares me. 270 00:38:56,060 --> 00:38:59,211 If you don't drop in for a few hours, I don't feel calm. 271 00:39:02,660 --> 00:39:05,618 Besides, I got the urge to hear a story. 272 00:39:07,380 --> 00:39:11,931 No, I'm sorry. I can't. See you tomorrow. 273 00:39:13,980 --> 00:39:16,335 No, please. I really can't today, you know. 274 00:40:34,780 --> 00:40:38,568 Dear Gabriele, I've decided to break our agreement. 275 00:40:38,660 --> 00:40:41,697 From now on, I no longer want to depend on you 276 00:40:41,780 --> 00:40:44,010 as a verbal mistress whom you can visit 277 00:40:44,100 --> 00:40:46,170 when your real life allows you to. 278 00:40:47,260 --> 00:40:49,615 I'm sorry to abandon your voice... 279 00:40:49,780 --> 00:40:53,216 That unmistakable sound of the waking dream revealed. 280 00:40:53,300 --> 00:40:56,815 Real, invented, imagination or memory... 281 00:40:56,980 --> 00:41:02,213 I don't know... It was a familiar dream. Reassuring. It was my house. 282 00:41:07,380 --> 00:41:11,009 When you were telling me your stories, I was feeling at the centre of the world. 283 00:41:11,100 --> 00:41:13,819 Two steps away from jealousy, yet loved by you... 284 00:41:13,980 --> 00:41:15,777 more than any of those women. 285 00:41:15,860 --> 00:41:19,136 Because you brought them to me, you recalled them for me and with me 286 00:41:19,220 --> 00:41:21,194 and you brought them back to life. 287 00:41:21,460 --> 00:41:23,655 But, now, I'm nostalgic for the real things. 288 00:41:23,740 --> 00:41:26,095 For the footsteps in the house, for a caress. 289 00:41:27,260 --> 00:41:30,411 You're a refined man. A depraved man... 290 00:41:30,780 --> 00:41:33,214 Too haughty for these trifles. 291 00:41:33,380 --> 00:41:35,530 But I'm alone. I'm scared... 292 00:41:36,180 --> 00:41:38,635 I'm cold. And I'm leaving this letter for you... 293 00:41:39,220 --> 00:41:43,259 for the pleasure of imagining you reading it, elegant and ungainly. 294 00:41:44,340 --> 00:41:48,777 And to miss you, finally. I, Silvana. 295 00:41:54,620 --> 00:41:56,770 What time is the next train for Milan due? 296 00:41:56,860 --> 00:41:58,816 It's still too early. In 4 hours. 297 00:41:59,420 --> 00:42:00,694 Nothing before that? 298 00:42:08,940 --> 00:42:11,579 Well? Won't you get out of the car? - Yes, I'm coming. 299 00:42:11,660 --> 00:42:14,299 Such haste! - Come on, let's go. 300 00:44:08,260 --> 00:44:11,457 It's a nice movie, you know. It's just started. 301 00:44:29,700 --> 00:44:32,533 Go away! Away forever! 302 00:44:32,980 --> 00:44:34,652 From the Paradise's baths. 303 00:44:35,780 --> 00:44:39,375 Ask for his forgiveness. - God is someone who never forgives. 304 00:44:41,660 --> 00:44:43,537 Get out! 305 00:44:48,380 --> 00:44:51,936 What happened? - These young people drive like crazy. 306 00:44:56,100 --> 00:44:58,534 They've hooked it on. It's being lifted up! 307 00:44:59,140 --> 00:45:00,937 Go away! There's nothing to look at. 308 00:45:01,060 --> 00:45:05,212 They decided to die together. Who knows? Out of love... 309 00:45:10,260 --> 00:45:12,535 Slowly! Go! 310 00:45:21,660 --> 00:45:23,810 To the right! Move it to the right! 311 00:46:50,180 --> 00:46:53,036 Long live the bride and groom. Best wishes... 312 00:46:54,180 --> 00:46:57,336 To Luisa... To Mario... 313 00:46:58,300 --> 00:47:02,851 Best wishes... Every joy... Best wishes... 314 00:48:06,740 --> 00:48:09,379 Why did you run away without even saying goodbye? 315 00:48:09,820 --> 00:48:11,458 I dropped you a line. 316 00:48:12,220 --> 00:48:15,292 And I left... almost all the money. 317 00:48:15,620 --> 00:48:17,497 You wanted to go away? - Yes. 318 00:48:20,580 --> 00:48:22,411 So why did you come back? 319 00:48:24,580 --> 00:48:26,536 Maybe because of your stories. 320 00:48:26,780 --> 00:48:27,929 I don't know. 321 00:48:29,300 --> 00:48:31,370 I want to know how they're going to end. 322 00:48:53,100 --> 00:48:56,297 I went to a nearby town to see an opera. 323 00:48:56,380 --> 00:48:58,416 'The Barber of Seville' was playing. 324 00:48:58,900 --> 00:49:01,334 I arrived late. It had already begun. 325 00:49:02,060 --> 00:49:03,857 The theatre was packed. 326 00:49:18,900 --> 00:49:21,733 You were there too. With Dino. 327 00:49:22,500 --> 00:49:25,378 You were wearing a red dress and you were gorgeous. 328 00:49:26,740 --> 00:49:29,573 But, it seemed to me you weren't happy. 329 00:49:29,700 --> 00:49:31,452 You were worried, I guess. 330 00:49:31,820 --> 00:49:34,653 I tried not to look at you. And right then... 331 00:53:36,980 --> 00:53:39,130 You're here to help me remember. 332 00:53:40,780 --> 00:53:43,738 If you want to go away, you only have to tell me. 333 00:53:44,580 --> 00:53:46,172 Whatever you want. 334 00:53:46,300 --> 00:53:50,134 I mean, I'm trying to solve the journey for you in the best possible way. 335 00:53:54,300 --> 00:53:56,575 Thank you. - You're young. 336 00:53:57,900 --> 00:53:59,174 You've got to go out. 337 00:54:00,140 --> 00:54:02,700 You can't always stay home and wait. 338 00:54:03,740 --> 00:54:05,776 Why don't you go into town? 339 00:54:06,180 --> 00:54:10,014 You can take the bus, the train... That way, you can buy yourself something. 340 00:54:10,860 --> 00:54:13,897 Maybe... You'll get a dress or shoes. 341 00:54:15,860 --> 00:54:17,498 You have to look elegant. 342 00:54:19,820 --> 00:54:22,050 If you don't go out and get dressed properly... 343 00:54:22,140 --> 00:54:24,495 you'll never experience a true love story. 344 00:54:24,660 --> 00:54:27,094 Do you want to spend your time listening to mine 345 00:54:27,260 --> 00:54:28,978 which happened many years ago? 346 00:54:30,340 --> 00:54:32,615 I don't want to be your warder. 347 00:54:33,260 --> 00:54:36,518 Come on, come with me. 348 00:54:36,760 --> 00:54:39,529 No. I'd rather wait for you here. 349 00:57:46,660 --> 00:57:47,934 Miss! 350 00:57:48,380 --> 00:57:49,733 Hey, Miss! 351 00:57:50,500 --> 00:57:51,694 Excuse me, Miss. 352 00:57:51,780 --> 00:57:54,294 You forgot your old shoes. Don't you want them? 353 00:57:54,380 --> 00:57:57,213 No. Throw them away. They're of no use to me. 354 00:57:57,860 --> 00:58:02,172 Besides, I like these now. I don't feel like wearing the old ones, thanks. 355 00:58:02,260 --> 00:58:05,172 May I accompany you? - Aren't they waiting for you at the shop? 356 00:58:05,260 --> 00:58:07,899 Yes, they are, but they can manage without me. 357 00:58:07,980 --> 00:58:10,540 Besides, I'm always at the service of a customer. 358 00:58:18,540 --> 00:58:20,895 You're really coming along with me? - Yes, I told you. 359 00:58:20,980 --> 00:58:25,656 I'm at the service of my customers especially if they're pretty like you. 360 00:58:49,540 --> 00:58:54,091 It won't leave until tonight. - Fine. So, let's take a walk. 361 00:58:54,540 --> 00:58:57,691 I'm skipping the shop, anyway because it's lunchtime. Alright? 362 00:59:00,580 --> 00:59:01,933 Let's go. 363 00:59:28,980 --> 00:59:30,857 Can I give you a lift, daddy? 364 00:59:40,540 --> 00:59:44,169 Are you going across the Presale bridge? - Yes. - I'm coming with you. 365 00:59:50,020 --> 00:59:52,853 It's the first time I've seen you getting into a truck. 366 00:59:53,420 --> 00:59:56,969 It's true. I've had to settle a matter for a long time. 367 00:59:57,380 --> 01:00:00,417 We need to pull in for two minutes at a marble cutter's, in Pietracuta. 368 01:00:00,500 --> 01:00:02,377 Anyway, it's along your route, right? 369 01:01:31,460 --> 01:01:34,497 There it is! There's the sea! 370 01:01:34,620 --> 01:01:36,133 The sea! 371 01:01:53,700 --> 01:01:57,136 Are you sleeping? - No. The light's bothering me. 372 01:02:00,020 --> 01:02:02,215 We could go for a swim, no? 373 01:02:06,740 --> 01:02:08,492 I didn't bring my swimsuit. 374 01:02:08,660 --> 01:02:10,810 Many people swim naked now. 375 01:02:14,780 --> 01:02:17,419 You haven't put something into your head, by any chance? 376 01:02:18,660 --> 01:02:20,332 Yes, I can't deny it. 377 01:02:21,180 --> 01:02:23,011 Surely something enjoyable. 378 01:02:25,300 --> 01:02:27,450 How old are you? - 23. 379 01:02:28,020 --> 01:02:30,534 You're young. - You too. 380 01:04:12,740 --> 01:04:15,174 A thing like this has never happened to me before. 381 01:04:22,140 --> 01:04:24,096 I can't wait to leave. 382 01:04:34,100 --> 01:04:35,818 When can I see you again? 383 01:04:48,020 --> 01:04:50,659 Please, walk away without saying anything to me. 384 01:04:50,900 --> 01:04:52,652 But I want to stay with you. 385 01:04:53,500 --> 01:04:55,775 And I want to go home at once. 386 01:04:58,220 --> 01:05:00,370 So... I'll come with you. 387 01:05:02,140 --> 01:05:04,654 When will you decide to apologize to me? 388 01:05:04,860 --> 01:05:06,976 Is it my fault if I like you? 389 01:05:07,140 --> 01:05:08,175 Is it? 390 01:05:09,860 --> 01:05:11,498 Do you have a girlfriend? 391 01:05:12,260 --> 01:05:17,129 Yes, two. If I want to. - Good-bye. 392 01:06:10,460 --> 01:06:11,959 Where are you going to? 393 01:06:13,220 --> 01:06:15,688 If you don't tell me you're coming back, I'll leave with you. 394 01:06:25,660 --> 01:06:28,891 If I come back, it's because I want to go for a swim. 395 01:06:31,540 --> 01:06:34,612 The shop's phone number is written on that shoe box. 396 01:06:35,340 --> 01:06:36,819 My name's Sandro. 397 01:07:30,820 --> 01:07:33,175 Are you tired? - A bit. 398 01:07:33,500 --> 01:07:38,076 Come. I've filled the tub for you. - Thank you. Good idea. 399 01:07:48,820 --> 01:07:50,272 Were you waiting for me? 400 01:08:15,300 --> 01:08:16,938 May I? - Come in. 401 01:08:24,700 --> 01:08:26,133 It's a party. 402 01:08:26,740 --> 01:08:29,254 Let's drink a toast. - What for? 403 01:08:31,420 --> 01:08:34,651 A little novelty. Hope you don't mind. 404 01:08:35,300 --> 01:08:38,072 I'll stay here... For a while. 405 01:08:44,140 --> 01:08:45,493 Everyone's left. 406 01:08:47,740 --> 01:08:49,298 Will you soap me? 407 01:09:07,140 --> 01:09:09,893 Today, it's your turn to tell me something. 408 01:09:11,060 --> 01:09:13,415 I have nothing to tell. 409 01:09:13,980 --> 01:09:16,448 How come? You've spent a day out. 410 01:09:17,180 --> 01:09:20,331 And you want to say that nothing happened to you? 411 01:09:23,980 --> 01:09:25,732 You're the one who tells stories. 412 01:09:26,900 --> 01:09:29,653 Not me. It's not in the agreement. 413 01:09:30,980 --> 01:09:32,129 You're right. 414 01:09:33,740 --> 01:09:36,174 While you were out today I remembered a story 415 01:09:36,260 --> 01:09:39,377 which happened to me one summer day, in Rimini. 416 01:09:40,500 --> 01:09:44,459 I was working in Rimini when I was young, you see. 417 01:09:45,820 --> 01:09:47,651 It was a beautiful morning. 418 01:09:48,500 --> 01:09:50,889 Calm and peaceful. 419 01:09:52,620 --> 01:09:58,172 I was going home and while walking across the town square 420 01:10:00,460 --> 01:10:04,169 I noticed a lady before me who was leaving a shop. 421 01:10:05,140 --> 01:10:06,573 A young woman. 422 01:10:07,740 --> 01:10:10,413 Wearing a new pair of shoes. 423 01:10:11,900 --> 01:10:14,175 It was clear that she had just bought them 424 01:10:14,300 --> 01:10:18,054 because she was walking... as though she was flying. 425 01:10:19,580 --> 01:10:22,094 And her dress belted across the hips. 426 01:10:22,460 --> 01:10:24,212 It was like lightning. 427 01:10:24,980 --> 01:10:27,130 I followed her all the way to the station. 428 01:10:27,220 --> 01:10:30,929 I was talking to her but she kept on walking in front of me. 429 01:10:32,300 --> 01:10:35,417 I went with her up to the seafront and then to the beach. 430 01:10:35,500 --> 01:10:37,172 We spoke a little... 431 01:10:37,820 --> 01:10:40,732 and I hugged her at last in the shadow of a hut 432 01:10:40,820 --> 01:10:42,970 coloured in yellow and red. 433 01:10:45,740 --> 01:10:50,894 She was wearing a thin pale green shirt. 434 01:10:52,540 --> 01:10:56,374 And over it, a pearl grey jacket. 435 01:10:56,740 --> 01:10:59,777 The cries of the last swallows could be heard too. 436 01:11:00,020 --> 01:11:03,649 At least, I supposed... them to be swallows. 437 01:11:04,620 --> 01:11:08,169 Little cries. Sharp! High-pitched! 438 01:11:10,540 --> 01:11:14,897 We made love standing, without even taking off our clothes. 439 01:11:16,940 --> 01:11:19,288 And she told me... 440 01:11:19,540 --> 01:11:23,288 that she had never felt... such a feeling. 441 01:11:34,060 --> 01:11:36,096 Why are you looking at me like that? 442 01:11:37,860 --> 01:11:40,499 Am I frightening you? 443 01:11:41,860 --> 01:11:43,213 Not you. 444 01:11:43,980 --> 01:11:45,538 Your stories. 445 01:11:56,180 --> 01:11:57,854 And how does the story end? 446 01:11:59,900 --> 01:12:02,937 Dry yourself off now. Or you'll catch a cold. 447 01:12:04,220 --> 01:12:05,733 I no longer remember. 448 01:12:12,300 --> 01:12:14,177 It's a good thing that you came back. 449 01:12:14,900 --> 01:12:17,175 I was afraid that you'd run away again. 450 01:12:23,540 --> 01:12:25,576 It's not true that you don't remember. 451 01:12:26,620 --> 01:12:28,372 You don't want to tell me the ending. 452 01:12:32,460 --> 01:12:35,099 It would be sad like all the past. 453 01:12:39,860 --> 01:12:41,293 Tell me anyway. 454 01:12:42,340 --> 01:12:43,489 Please. 455 01:12:48,260 --> 01:12:52,731 The next time I saw her, it was even more wonderful. 456 01:12:53,500 --> 01:12:56,173 Morning came rather soon. 457 01:12:57,820 --> 01:13:00,254 And we immediately jumped into the water. 458 01:13:00,340 --> 01:13:03,093 At that hour, no one was taking a swim. 459 01:13:34,740 --> 01:13:38,733 When I walked her to the bus, it was still early. 460 01:13:39,580 --> 01:13:43,732 So we got on another empty bus, stationary at the bus depot. 461 01:13:44,620 --> 01:13:48,056 And there... we made love once again. 462 01:14:05,420 --> 01:14:07,092 Other than for pleasure... 463 01:14:09,220 --> 01:14:11,780 she looked like she was crying for joy. 464 01:14:13,740 --> 01:14:14,855 She was so pretty. 465 01:14:25,500 --> 01:14:28,173 I remember it as though it happened yesterday. A drop of water 466 01:14:28,260 --> 01:14:31,013 which was slowly going down along the window. 467 01:14:33,340 --> 01:14:37,379 And since it wasn't raining, I still wonder where did it come from. 468 01:14:39,940 --> 01:14:43,171 That drop of water comes back often in my dreams. 469 01:14:44,340 --> 01:14:47,696 On thousands of occasions and some of them are not happy. 470 01:14:49,260 --> 01:14:53,617 But that dream is never a bad foreboding. 471 01:14:54,380 --> 01:14:57,219 On the contrary, it always results in me feeling a little reassured. 472 01:14:57,980 --> 01:15:00,414 Maybe just a little bit but it does reassure me. 473 01:15:03,780 --> 01:15:06,248 From time to time, I too dream like this. 474 01:15:06,700 --> 01:15:09,260 I mean, with the dreams that come back. 475 01:15:10,180 --> 01:15:12,330 But I've got used to these by now. 476 01:15:12,980 --> 01:15:14,572 Are they good or bad? 477 01:15:14,940 --> 01:15:16,168 Just dreams. 478 01:15:16,660 --> 01:15:20,269 To me, they are dreams. I don't clutch at them. 479 01:15:22,740 --> 01:15:25,891 They come and go. I forget them now and then. 480 01:15:28,460 --> 01:15:29,888 They're dreams. 481 01:15:32,660 --> 01:15:35,015 But I know that dreams convey certain things. 482 01:15:35,980 --> 01:15:37,698 They're warnings. 483 01:16:05,620 --> 01:16:07,770 They don't go with the jacket. 484 01:16:08,500 --> 01:16:09,979 You'll have to change it. 485 01:16:11,500 --> 01:16:12,774 Can I do that? 486 01:16:13,460 --> 01:16:17,772 You'll need to go back to town and find another one which suits you. 487 01:16:18,020 --> 01:16:21,273 You only have to call the shop. Tomorrow, though. 488 01:16:22,820 --> 01:16:26,495 No. Not tomorrow. - Tomorrow, yes. 489 01:16:27,620 --> 01:16:29,178 Or it'll be too late. 490 01:16:32,060 --> 01:16:35,689 Too late for what? What do you mean? 491 01:16:36,020 --> 01:16:37,976 Too late to change it. 492 01:16:40,140 --> 01:16:41,493 Sleep now. 493 01:21:12,180 --> 01:21:16,253 Someone... Someone already knew that this would happen. 494 01:21:17,700 --> 01:21:18,994 Somebody? 495 01:21:20,020 --> 01:21:21,499 Who? I don't get you. 496 01:21:26,020 --> 01:21:29,296 What does it matter? It's already too late anyhow. 497 01:21:31,300 --> 01:21:32,938 I must go back home. 498 01:21:37,100 --> 01:21:38,249 Where? 499 01:21:45,820 --> 01:21:48,288 Far away, where I was born. 500 01:21:49,860 --> 01:21:52,513 The shoe selling job is over. 501 01:21:54,340 --> 01:21:55,978 Today is my last day at work. 502 01:21:59,820 --> 01:22:01,094 And me? 503 01:22:07,260 --> 01:22:08,898 We've just met. 504 01:22:11,860 --> 01:22:14,420 Why don't you at least tell me that you'll come back? 505 01:22:17,780 --> 01:22:19,498 Because it's not true. 506 01:22:36,780 --> 01:22:38,657 Give me a hug! 507 01:22:43,940 --> 01:22:46,818 "Why don't you at least tell me that you'll come back?" 508 01:22:48,860 --> 01:22:52,614 And I replied to her: "Because it's not true." 509 01:22:57,940 --> 01:22:59,692 I told her it was over. 510 01:23:01,380 --> 01:23:03,336 But I knew it wasn't true. 511 01:23:08,700 --> 01:23:11,214 I could feel her tears beneath my fingers. 512 01:23:11,980 --> 01:23:14,653 Tiny, countless as ants. 513 01:23:16,580 --> 01:23:19,140 I told her that so as to feel those tears. 514 01:23:21,700 --> 01:23:23,736 She came back home by bus. 515 01:23:24,820 --> 01:23:29,371 And I, on a day like this, at an hour like this... 516 01:23:30,220 --> 01:23:32,051 I would've gone to see her. 517 01:23:51,380 --> 01:23:53,132 She told me that in her village 518 01:23:53,220 --> 01:23:57,736 there's a big square, a fountain and much silence. 519 01:23:59,980 --> 01:24:03,256 And that she was living in a big house, in a park. 520 01:24:03,500 --> 01:24:05,051 After arriving in the village... 521 01:24:05,320 --> 01:24:08,856 I would've phoned her at once so that she could meet up with me. 522 01:24:19,260 --> 01:24:20,209 Go. 523 01:24:21,980 --> 01:24:22,913 Go! 524 01:24:45,620 --> 01:24:48,976 I've just arrived. Will you meet me halfway? Or shall I drop by? 525 01:24:56,820 --> 01:24:58,253 Yes, yes. 526 01:25:06,980 --> 01:25:09,653 But... But you are... 527 01:25:11,820 --> 01:25:16,052 No! I'm just someone who knows how the stories go on. 528 01:25:33,100 --> 01:25:34,852 I don't know how you did it. 529 01:25:35,700 --> 01:25:37,531 Whether you've made it all up. 530 01:25:47,860 --> 01:25:49,179 Do you like it? 531 01:26:14,940 --> 01:26:16,817 Do I look pretty? 532 01:26:16,900 --> 01:26:19,130 I've never seen a prettier woman. 533 01:26:20,100 --> 01:26:22,056 You're more beautiful than a story. 534 01:26:37,540 --> 01:26:39,292 I'll miss your voice. 535 01:26:44,500 --> 01:26:48,334 Sometimes... I would close my eyes when you were out. 536 01:26:52,340 --> 01:26:54,092 And I could hear it. 537 01:26:56,580 --> 01:27:00,334 Then, I would tell myself the stories I wanted to hear. 538 01:27:02,980 --> 01:27:05,733 And I was the woman of your love. 539 01:27:07,980 --> 01:27:10,733 Yes, I was jealous. Jealous of every woman. 540 01:27:24,500 --> 01:27:28,176 I was waiting with a beating heart the sound of your footsteps. 541 01:27:30,020 --> 01:27:31,772 I would've kissed your wrinkles. 542 01:27:35,220 --> 01:27:38,690 I just wanted a caress from those old hands of yours. 543 01:27:39,820 --> 01:27:41,299 Go away, now! 544 01:27:42,820 --> 01:27:45,095 I have nothing more to tell you. 545 01:27:54,900 --> 01:27:58,256 Where were you yesterday? - I went to buy a ticket. 546 01:27:59,380 --> 01:28:02,258 When you'll be gone, I'll go on a trip. 547 01:28:08,020 --> 01:28:09,373 Good-bye. 548 01:28:14,380 --> 01:28:16,940 It's not hard to say it, after all. 549 01:28:29,220 --> 01:28:32,656 It's late. He's waiting for you. 550 01:29:15,060 --> 01:29:16,539 Close your eyes. 551 01:29:20,260 --> 01:29:22,330 I want to tell you a secret. 552 01:29:36,500 --> 01:29:40,129 The story... of a girl who was a good listener. 553 01:29:42,580 --> 01:29:44,059 To the end. 554 01:30:19,860 --> 01:30:21,213 To the end. 555 01:30:26,140 --> 01:30:27,493 My love. 556 01:30:34,140 --> 01:30:35,459 To the end. 557 01:30:38,340 --> 01:30:40,376 Don't go on that trip... 558 01:30:41,620 --> 01:30:43,178 Or take me with you. 559 01:30:46,620 --> 01:30:47,769 Forever. 560 01:31:12,620 --> 01:31:15,669 English subtitles: marooned2 and knappen, KG