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Already a pale sun warms this morning.

Soon leaves will cover the branches of these dry trees.

But none of this...

will help us to forget the bad things...

that against our will we were forced to live through...

and for which we were not responsible.

Of course, our poor dramas have no use

but it is our awareness that helps us...

that gives us the strength to fight...

to continue.

And even your memory will help me...

because nothing is more pure in this world...

that the love of a child.

UNDUE INFLUENCE

Nor can he, his brother has just arrived.

I guess that now for tonight...

- Now I'll try Carlo. - As you wish.

It'll be hard to find him.

Today he'll be busy with engineering.

Indeed, it seems the MSI want to cause trouble.

Hello? I'm Massimo. Look, I'm here with Angela.

Yes, at the Goliardo. Yes, I know.

Are you hurt? But is it serious?

No, I wanted to come to you, but...

Sure. It doesn't matter, I understand. Thanks anyway.

Come on, don't think about it. Tonight isn't the right time.

I'll walk you to the train.

Hi. What are you doing here?

- They occupied the Engineering faculty a couple of hours ago. - I know.

Grandi'll join me here. He'll let us know. For us it's only a matter of hours.

We'll do it this time, Massimo?

Since you have to wait for Grandi, can I borrow your car for half an hour?

What for?

I have to go back to Rimini tonight and

haven't been able to be alone with Angela.

But it's brand new! and I know how it'll end!

Half an hour becomes one, or two, at best.

Roberto is right. And then, you know I don't like it.

Besides, there's no need. Let's wait for Grandi.

I swear, it's only for half an hour. I'll look after it, I'll go slowly.

Only for Angela's sake.

But they're killing him!

Now what?

- Keep still. - I don't like them either,

but to take on all three is really stupid.

I had no choice.

- Take him to Accident and Emergency. - No need.

Shut up, you're in no state to decide.

- Where did it happen? - Under the wooden porch, in Via Marsala.

You can complain if you want. Meanwhile, may I see your papers.

Must be in my jacket, I left it in the car.

Why the attack?

He was taking food to the students occupying the Engineering Faculty.

Poor guy... Alone!

And there were three beating him.

You should have seen his pluck, how brave has!

His name?

Don't know, we don't know him.

What are you waiting for? Go and see.

For God's sake!

- He's gone with Roberto's car! - It's not possible!

I parked it here in front! Now what do we do?

Violent brawl among students

- Roberto, listen... - I'm not listening, you'll receive a summons!

My father won't listen to reason!

- The fact is, I'm sorry. - Not as much as me.

If I'm lucky, I'll get it back, trashed inside and out!

- I'll pay all damages. - Naturally!

You shouldn't have got involved, knowing the car wasn't yours.

What do you think? I've been waiting all night.

Leave it be. You're tired. I'll walk you to the station.

No... I'll take the usual train tonight.

I'll tell my mother I slept at a friend's.

- Coming to Bologna tomorrow? - Who knows? I must find some money.

Rimini is easier, they all know me.

- I could try to ask my father. - I already said no.

You're like a child. You know me and my father are friends, we love each other.

- Do you think he wouldn't understand? - Not that. You know he wouldn't approve.

He gives you too much freedom. In a certain sense, he's responsible.

No, it's not the freedom that you believe my father leaves me.

You see... since my mother... went away...

And I was left alone with him...

My father taught me not to be afraid of my actions...

To see things for what they are.

In this sense he's left me free, this way, yes.

- So, I ask? - No, it's something I want to resolve alone.

But why can't I help you, now you're in trouble?

You see... I'd rather you stayed out of this business.

Forget it.

Good evening!

- I've brought back the car. - Well, thanks very much!

I would have shown up earlier, but... my face was a mess.

Did you know the owner's father wants to sue me?

Indeed! That's how I found you?

I read your name and address in the paper.

- They treat me like a thief. - Why not, aren't you? - Well...

No.

Yes... No...

I can see why you thought so. Anyway, I've brought it back.

They've repaired it well,

- You can't see anything. - But it's new!

The other was so battered... After all, it was my fault.

But there was no need, it was enough...

Shall we try it? I've taken the liberty of putting in two carburettors.

Today on the highway I passed a Porsche. Should have seen the driver's face.

It was a stroke of luck.

It's suddenly empty.

My cousins, on the first floor, have bookmarked it for me. What d'you think?

- You'll need to furnish it. - Well...

With a bed, a table and a few chairs, not bad?

So, when you want, stay and sleep.

And you won't need to borrow a car to go to the country.

Right, Angela?

Yes, but what'll your cousins say?

My...

My... they wouldn't have said anything.

Indeed... they would have been pleased.

They never refused me.

Never.

On the other hand, it's a necessary solution.

With the pretext that the villa is far and in Bologna you don't know anyone...

You'll have to attend a couple of lessons.

We'll introduce you to a few people.

- Is that alright? - Well...

Now that you're here...

I won't need anyone else.

What's wrong?

Guys... Guys, pay attention, please.

Romagnosi will speak on the topic: "Self-management of the faculty."

Guido!

What on earth's got into you?

But why! You get up and dash off?

Is this the way?

I want to be alone, that's all.

Do you want the car keys?

Where are you going? It's cold.

You know, sometimes you scare me?

- What did you say? - Every now and then you act like crazy.

You're the first person in the world

who did something for me.

Come on...

I'd have done the same for anyone. It's normal.

Hey... now you'll spoil everything.

Well yeah...

Let's go.

We'll be together us three.

Just us three, as always.

Okay?

You could tell right away you had so much money. And I washed your shirts!

How did you know?

Know what the doorman said, when I brought the shirts?

"I wonder why Master Guido lives up there with an apartment like that."

- And he indicated the main floor. - And you? - I was stunned.

And he surprised me even more.

Just think, Massimo, it's his, the whole building.

But Guido doesn't live there, nor rent it out either.

How nice to have a friend with lots of money!

It's not mine, they come from paper mills. Household industries.

And one day it will all be yours?

One day. For now, I must think about studying.

- What was your father like? - A really good guy. I think you would have liked him.

And your mother?

What do you think?

Mothers are all the same: good, sympathetic, a bit boring at times.

- If you could hear yourself... - Why? What did I say?

She was young, modern, open-minded...

Hardly a mother at all, in fact.

She was madly in love with her husband.

- And are you like her? - Not much. The girl's like her.

- You never said you had a sister. Where is she? - In college.

Your mother's attention would have been all on your sister.

Neither for her nor me, but for my father.

Once she introduced him to some of her friends saying, "Here is my jewel."

We'll miss the train.

Hey! I didn't make it.

What does it matter? Sleep at my house. We'll accompany Angela.

I'd prepare the bed, but I'm not very good at such things.

I'll manage fine. Forget it.

- Guido? - Yes?

Do you know what was I thinking?

That if I continued so, I was staking everything.

- Here. - Thank you.

It's a commitment with myself more than with my parents.

They made a huge sacrifice for me to study, I can't disappoint them.

Then why don't you study anymore?

Because... because...

It's partly your fault, you know, Guido?

Don't be offended. We were lucky to have met you.

You've solved our problems: you lent us the house to make love...

Well then?

Well, I let myself go, and goodbye exams.

I just can't allow it.

But I'm here! I have so much money.

Enough for both of us. Indeed, for all three.

- I'll take your word! - Well then?

Well, tomorrow I'm going to Rimini.

For 15 days and prepare for my exams.

If you wanted to, you could also study here.

- You lack willpower. - It's just because of that, I'm leaving.

Angela will be disappointed, when she hears it.

I, however, if I had someone who loves me...

I'd say: go to hell exams and graduation.

It's only 15 days.

You know what? We'll come to see you.

Ah, no. Don't you dare, otherwise it's useless.

You'll phone us, at least?

Are you, Edera (Ivy)?

Do I know you?

Then how do you know my name?

I talked about you with my friend, Massimo Morandi. You know him?

- Who? A boy with light eyes, doing medicine? - That's him.

Of course I do!

And what are you doing here? You've something to tell me from Massimo?

No. I just want to be with you.

- In your first year? - Political Science.

Well, come on.

Come on in.

You also find my name funny?

A name like any other. The emblem of the Republicans, right?

Thank goodness someone who understands.

You know, my father...

Well? Won't you kiss me?

Hey! What is it? Don't you like me?

It's not that. It's hot here, coming from outside, with all that cold.

Come on, lie down on the bed, you'll feel better.

What happened to Massimo?

He's in Rimini. He says that here in Bologna he's unable to study.

Ah, so that's why he's disappeared.

What? Are you crazy?!

You just don't know how to do it with women?

And with Massimo, you do this?

You're not jealous, I hope.

When did you see him last?

Well... At least a month.

How, a month? I thought it was longer.

Over now.

Look, can we see each other another night?

I don't feel well, no other reason.

Well... If you want...

Do you mind?

If you mind, I'll stay.

I'll see you another time.

- What's your name? - Guido.

You're nice. Bye.

What are you doing here?

Waiting for the phone call. Don't you remember?

Come and warm yourself, you're all numb.

Why not put on some gloves.

Tell me how you met.

With a clash of opinions, arguing.

What did he say?

That women who take Law don't understand it.

If you knew how horrid he was... Spoke with blinkers, then instead...

Lucky you.

You know, the first night...

when I brought you the car...

I was there, hidden in the dark...

Not watching two kissing,

but two people who loved each other.

Here, you can't imagine the agony.

"They're there," I thought, "both beautiful, in love..."

"And they know nothing about me, not even that I exist."

Well, it was almost unbearable.

But couldn't you find a girl? You're nice, you're not ugly.

I don't want to. I can't find anyone I really like.

You start, then grow fond.

But if I'm not fond, I don't want to start.

Well, if that's your attitude, then...

Exactly. I'll tell you something?

Let's hear it.

I...

I've never had a girl seriously.

Never.

Are you laughing?

No, indeed. It seems to me a very beautiful thing.

Don't answer?

Massimo? Yes, we're both here.

Studying? How many hours a day?

I don't know how you manage. I couldn't do it.

You want? He wants to say hello.

Hey, Massimo! You know when you'll get back?

Monday? Good.

We miss you a lot. The nights are long, boring.

Did you see that we've kept our promise?

Yes, I'll put her on. Bye.

Hello? Yes, tell me.

Of course! At the newspaper, with my father.

I helped him do some research for his work on Vietnam.

Sure. You know that.

Okay. A lot. Don't delay, though.

Come earlier if you can. Yes.

Yes.

I too had the same idea...

But I really wanted not to.

Always, the evening.

See you soon.

- Hello! How are you? And you? - Well.

- So, prepared? - Prepared? I want you to attend the exam.

I'm not one of those who's embarrassed if anyone's there.

I don't understand why I can't love you and want him.

Because I love him as before, even more. Is that wrong?

No...

If I felt it was my fault, I'd say: "It's because of me."

But I feel deeply innocent.

What I don't like is that we lie to him.

Just because you want it. I would tell him, simply.

You don't know him. He'd never accept such a situation.

And to hide something from him would eventually ruin everything.

Get Real Ask the Impossible

- Are you there? - Hello.

It's late, I can't take you to the train. I've a puncture, but no spare wheel.

- What time is it? - Only 20 minutes to go, hurry

Unless... you want to stop and sleep here.

You know I can't tonight, I've explained. I've uncles in Ravenna..

- Accompany Angela? - All right. Bye.

But you... Do you love me?

Yes. Do I need to tell you?

And why do you love me?

Why? For so many reasons... Why...

- Who is it? - It's Massimo!

I knew you'd miss the train...

I knew you would come back...

I was expecting you.

Massimo!

What do you want?

- I wanted to explain. - There's nothing to explain, I think.

But what's changed?

- Don't you know that... - No! I can't understand!

I'm narrow minded, if you like! Bourgeois, banal, as you please!

I won't judge you at all, though. I just want to make you think.

But you do love her?!

Here, only this interests you. I don't understand at all.

Answer me!

Yes...

- And she loves you? - I think so, but loves you too.

Ah, yes! And if she had to choose, in your opinion, she'd leave me or you?

But she doesn't want to choose, She doesn't want to leave anybody!

It's fine for me like this! And for us it's all the more reason to be friends.

One more thing on which we're agreed.

All clear, out in the open.

This is why I wanted you to surprise us.

Does she know that you came here?

So, you see?

As soon as I see her, I'll tell her! I won't do anything behind her back.

Oh, really! But to me you did. And how!

Because we knew you'd take it badly.

In some things you're still in the dark ages.

In this... you're right.

Don't you want some?

I'm not used to it. In the morning I'm always afraid of missing the train.

My mother always yells at me, says I must eat at all costs.

I however...

If I don't eat I'll never make it to break time.

Eh, Massimo, I got you up early!

So, how long have you worked?

At least 15 years.

Always at the same place?

I couldn't do without it.

If I got up and didn't have to go to the factory...

I wouldn't know how to occupy my time.

What is it? Feeling sad?

I really need to work.

The sooner I finish studying, the better.

Instead...

Weren't you some kind of phenomenon?

I was.

I have to go.

I'll come with you.

Guido...

Are you asleep?

It had a strange effect.

Because you're not used to it. For me it's normal.

It's a world I don't know.

Not so funny really, you know?

A girl who works with me has lost her boyfriend.

- He threw himself under a truck. - Why?

Who knows why people kill themselves.

They were to be married in the spring.

- What are you thinking? - Nothing.

I wonder how she'll survive.

She's no choice, with two brothers to support. What can you do?

Come on, forget it, here's the bus.

Why so quiet? What are you thinking?

Thanks for coming with me. Are you uncomfortable here?

I don't know how I feel. Empty, that is.

Take my advice, Massimo: Forget it.

And go back to university.

I don't know if I have the strength.

Look inside yourself, and you'll see it's foolish,

Just nonsense.

I can see that, but I just can't do it.

It's better if this tires you a little.

It means that you're growing.

When you want, come see me.

Then I tried that evening.

I'll tell you precisely

so as not to be doing things behind your back.

Was he hurt?

I tried to tell him how things are, but he didn't understand.

Or didn't want to, I don't know.

- Hi! - Hi.

Why are you holed up all day? I never see you.

I didn't know what to think.

"Maybe he's sick," I said to myself, but I see you're fine.

- Come with us? - Where?

Let's go to the "Garden". Well?

- I don't know. We'll ask Angela. - I'll ask Angela!

Hi, Angela!

But you... you know the address?

Not well. I know it's by the sea, in the new part.

Massimo!

Come in.

- Hello, miss. - This is Angela. So you know her.

Pleased to meet you. Sorry, I wasn't expecting you.

I'm preparing lunch.

My husband returns in half an hour and expects everything on the table.

It doesn't matter. Rather, I'm sorry.

Come on in, miss.

I like your room.

It's neat and clean,

It reflects well on your character.

I don't understand, you write so badly...

What happened shouldn't mean anything to us.

It was a reminder... only a reminder...

of tenderness, nothing else.

Not here. I'm embarrassed, let's go out.

Why are you here?

I've come with Angela. We've come to take you back.

Deep down, I admire you, you've such confidence...

And you?

Let me talk and try to explain.

If you want, I'll withdraw, leave, disappear. But...

But...

I'd rather not.

I want to know your opinion.

You decide.

Know what we'll do? I'll take you to the villa.

Just like that? What d'you think?

Yes, it's more fun.

That's where my money came from.

But who runs all that?

There are lots of them, uncles, cousins... All old.

And one day I must take it on.

Massimo?

He's in the garden.

Not changed yet? You'll catch cold.

What about you?

Me? I'm sturdy stock, you know?

I've never had a cold in my life. Like my father.

Are you alike?

Only physically.

He was so sure of himself...

Strong, one that appealed immediately.

You're very nice too.

You think so?

You're wonderful! What a beautiful flame!

- You'd never betray us, Angela? - I'd never even think of it.

I should have met you before, you two.

The important thing is that we found each other.

But where's Massimo?

I'll go call him.

Massimo! What are you doing?

It's all so wonderful... Quite incredible.

- You really believe that? - Why are you smiling?

Because you're naive. My childhood wasn't a happy one.

I'm sorry.

But why? I am now.

Aren't you?

Now come and change, your feet are all wet.

- Where were you born? - Why?

Nothing.

Just thinking of how different we are.

Maybe we're aren't after all.

My grandfather, he bought the villa. We're not nobles at all.

It was he who made the money. How, I don't know.

I only know the family business is pretty big by now.

Me, however, I don't feel like assuming such a responsibility.

And what tells you that I will?

This is my mother's room.

- Must have been a remarkable woman, your mother. - Was she beautiful?

Very.

She was very much in love with my father.

She followed him always, during his travels.

I don't think she'd have been able to stay one day away from him.

- And that's why you didn't want to come back? - Of course.

What happened was a terrible thing.

A car accident, something almost inexplicable...

A burst tyre.

But they were new, just put on.

They seriously suspected the incident had been caused by someone.

Someone who wanted to kill them... A madman.

Then I resigned myself to it.

I told you, they loved each other.

I...

I always came second.

And they managed to die together.

They even excluded me from that.

Don't look!

"Don't look," I told you!

Where are you going?

Just going down to the station, I've run out of cigarettes.

- It'll be closed, it's too early. - No.

- Guido? - What is it? - Want me to go with you?

- No, you sleep. I won't be long. - Wait.

You'll wake Angela...

I'll be right back. Bye.

What are you doing here? Haven't you left?

I wanted to talk to you.

You could have stayed with me,

for the evening, at home, for lunch, with the relatives...

To look at their faces, to answer their questions.

Also about you, the questions.

And you? What did you say?

Don't worry, I didn't say anything.

"Massimo is very sensitive..."

"And couldn't resist the grief over the loss of his best friend."

And you, you've suffered?

I don't know.

Immediately I had the feeling of having lost you.

I had no more space inside to suffer, even for Guido.

I...

I love you, Angela.

But I also loved him, Guido. He was...

I don't know...

perhaps better than me.

He was like you.

- And this is why you've waited for me? - No. Not only that, at least.

Guido's relatives came to ask me what I thought of this terrible thing.

Even me, they asked the same thing:

if I thought it was suicide.

And you?

I said no.

But perhaps it could be true.

Do you believe that Guido was happy?

Yes...

I think he was.

But us, were we?

And now...

Are we?

We shouldn't have let him into our lives that way...

But you said that you loved him.

Sure! With you.

Without you in the way nothing would have happened.

For me and probably for him too.

What do you mean?!

Nothing.

Stay as you are.

It's no longer possible.

And if he'd really loved you?

- Not me. - No! It's not true!

He loved you, at the cost of sharing you with me!

And for this he killed himself?

I don't know if Guido killed himself! I don't know!

And I won't ask myself! I don't want to ask myself!

And you should stop too! Do you want to go crazy?!

They left him outside,

like a poor relation to be ashamed of.

Subtitles: Corvusalbus