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Francesco, what are you waiting for?

At the end of the day it's just a sheep, pay them and let's go.

Be quiet.

What's wrong with you? What are we waiting for?

Be quiet, I might be wrong.

Francesco Marras.

Get in the car and drive.

Leave her here.

- Get out. - No, get in and let's get out of here.

Do as they say, get out.

Wait for another car and don't say anything to anyone.

You'll be safe if you keep quiet.

Hurry up!

What do they want to do? Take you away?

Speak louder, they have to hear what we're saying.

- Do they want to take you away? - Yes, come on, get out.

- Where? - Don't ask questions.

Forget what you've seen or it will be worse, believe me.

Go!

Go to the crossroads in Autieri, then take the road to Nuoro...

drive 100 metres, then stop.

Drive slowly.

You, pull the sheep to the side of the road.

Need a ride?

Get in.

I need to get to Puntoconeti, are you heading that way?

We killed a sheep, it was an accident.

He wanted to pay for it but there was no one there.

That's Francesco! That's Francesco Marras in front!

Do you know him?

I was with him, those are my suitcases.

You know him? Where are they taking him?

- Who? - That guy, Francesco, my friend.

Taking him?

Who's taking him? He's going where he wants.

Your license.

And log book.

Do you care about him?

Then watch what you say.

- What must I say? - The truth.

That you asked us for a ride.

Log book, and identity cards.

No, it's okay, you can go.

Get out.

Stay there.

Go to your hotel, and don't say a word.

There should be a room booked in my name; Forti, Cristina Forti.

Yes, madam, may I see some identification?

There are some friends of yours outside.

They asked me to tell you as soon as you arrived.

No, don't say anything for now, I'd like to rest first.

- No luggage? - No, I don't have any luggage.

- Shall I open the windows? - No, thank you.

Hello, Marras household?

I'd like to speak to Mr. Marras.

Listen, it's Cristina Forti, a friend of your son.

Francesco's been kidnapped.

Yes, coming back from the airport.

Where exactly?

No, no...

Dear god don't call the police.

Listen carefully, you mustn't say a word.

To anyone.

Only by keeping this quiet can I save my son.

What is it? Has something happened?

Francesco.

No one must know.

If anyone asks, Francesco's gone to Rome.

And tomorrow you'll go out, just like a normal day.

- I can't. - You keep it together.

Everything's fine, no tears, no confiding in anyone.

He's in Rome. For you as well.

Good evening.

- Who are you? - A friend of Francesco.

You could have come in instead of waiting here to ambush me.

- Where were you going? - What do you want from me?

- Francesco's father sent me. - I thought so...

- and I also know what you want to say. - What?

To keep quiet, to do as the bandits say, right?

Well I'm going to the police to report it, okay?

- No, it isn't okay. - Let go.

Let's try to talk calmly, there's something I need to explain.

No one wants to make you do anything.

- Is it your first time in Sardinia? - Does it matter?

I know what I saw, and I don't understand you.

Do you care about Francesco?

- What about you? - We grew up together.

We were friends at university.

- Do you want to see him again or not? - Of course I do.

Don't you realise you're just the same as them.

Your mentality, and you all think the same.

I'll never forget Francesco's face today.

- If you report it they'll kill him. - What do you think I should do?

- That's why I'm here. - Why are you talking to me like this?

- Promise you won't go to the police. - I'm not promising anything.

If you don't care about Francesco then watch your back.

- Threats already? - I'm only here to inform you.

As far as we're concerned Francesco is in Rome.

You're insane.

You're all insane.

- What's wrong? - I don't feel like it.

Who is it?

- Someone's there. - Are you crazy?

No one must see us.

Is that understood?

Go to your room.

It's pointless you staying here, just go next door.

- Have they made contact? - No, not yet.

But they will. They're probably watching us.

- And you? - I saw her.

How is she?

- Reasonable? - I wouldn't say so.

She was going to the police when I stopped her.

- Then we need to scare her, otherwise... - It won't be easy.

At least for tonight I think I've stopped her.

I waited outside her hotel until she turned the lights off.

Are you spying on us? Go to bed.

There's nothing new, as soon as I know something I'll tell you.

Thank you, Gavino.

Usually you don't trust anyone in times like these, but I trust you.

Even if our families haven't always got along.

- You know what I mean. - It's in the past.

It never meant anything to me or Francesco.

Francesco's car is outside.

Outside?

Come on, get up, take it to Marras.

I don't want him to suspect us.

In that case, call him.

Inside, I said.

You as well.

Stay inside.

- Morning, brigadier. - Morning, Mr. Marras.

Close the gate.

- Did you see if there's a letter? - No.

Look properly, maybe in the suitcases.

I don't think so, they belong to the girl.

Then look under the seats, there in the glove compartment...

or the door compartments.

Is it there?

Give it here.

It's him!

It's him, he's alive.

80 million, where do I get that?

Look.

It's his handwriting.

You heard, he's alive.

He's alive. Calm down.

Don't touch me, leave me alone!

*Hunting Club*

I'll be right back.

The banks won't help.

With all your property, and your wife has...

There isn't enough time, besides, everyone would know.

Let's go next door.

- How much can you get? - 10 million, but I still have to pay tax.

I'll lend you five, if you want?

- Thanks. - And the rest?

- Where do you think you'll get it? - The rest?

I'll have to sell my land.

But who to?

There are lots of people looking to buy land around here.

Lots, and none.

What are you waiting for, I said. If it's a good offer, sell...

Don't even think about it. But no, he thought he'd be smart.

- Is dad home? - Yes, I think so.

- May I? - Come in.

Come in, Marras.

You go and study.

What can I do?

I'd like to give you a hand, but...

My hands are tied.

It could be my son one day.

In times like these you need to think of everything.

Listen, 80 million is quite a sum.

Let me ask around. Give me some time.

You know I don't have time.

In the letter it said to send the money immediately.

I can't get more than ten or fifteen million.

Send them that for now. Claudio, quieter.

Send what you have. It will buy us time.

Explain it to them, try to negotiate.

80 million.

If you don't give me any instructions to sell or mortgage...

Where do I get it?

No, not the land.

I'm not selling them.

And I won't mortgage them either.

Not the land.

You see? There's your admirer.

Always on guard, don't you get any time off?

Listen, we need to talk. There's been a development.

Then I'll take you where you want. Come with me.

We can't talk here.

Go on ahead, I'll catch up with you later.

There isn't a minute to waste.

If I told my friends about this no one would believe me.

You can't refuse us your help.

- Has he made contact? - Yes, a note to his father.

- I've got all the paperwork. - You've decided to talk.

- They were given to me by my master. - Then come back with us.

- What's going on? - He'll have one or two extra sheep.

Stolen, you mean?

Shepherds pay to use the fields and when a sheep dies they lose all their profits.

So they get one from another herd...

and the victim gets revenge by stealing another one.

It never ends.

Let's go, take me back to my friends.

- What are you going to do? - They want you to deliver the ransom.

There's an advance in here. Let's go.

- Just leave the case on the train. - Why me?

- I don't want to. - Do it for Francesco.

I'll wait for you at the last stop.

Did you see? Look, it's him.

We don't want him, we want Francesco.

Why it's absurd.

Come on, get in.

I have to report an incident.

I'm here to report a kidnapping.

Come out, outside.

Everyone out!

You stupid fool!

A bandit, that's what you are! A bandit like them!

- You're all bandits! - Enough, go back to Rome!

- This isn't the place for you. - I would, if the police would let me!

Go away! Get out of here!

So, you gave them an advance of 15 million.

- How much is the total ransom? - You already know everything.

You don't want to talk?

The girl has told you everything that didn't need to be said.

You'll never get anywhere with these methods.

When will you understand?

If you refuse to co-operate, then don't complain that things don't change...

or don't you want things to change?

Let me save Francesco, then you can do as you please.

Or do you know another way to guarantee my son's safety?

You can at least tell me who you might suspect?

Good day, captain.

There's only one way to save my son.

Money.

Even that might be too late.

I've tried everything, Osilo, you're the only one who can save me.

I'm prepared to sell all my pastures, all of them.

They bring in ten million a year.

They're worth more than a hundred million, I'll sell them for seventy.

Unfortunately, with all these bandits around, no one wants pastures anymore.

Why don't you buy them, with your credit from the banks?

The banks won't pay one cent for pastures.

Only the shepherds want those lands, but they want them for free, as you know.

The wealth in Sardinia has shifted.

We'll have to sell the coastal land.

- Will you tell him? - We're not touching them!

In that case, if they kill Francesco...

Then you'll have killed him!

Do you think he's dead?

They're building on Tirri's land.

Poor guy, his son's life has cost him dearly.

They might build a hotel.

- Marras will be next. - Right.

If he doesn't get that money soon he'll have to sell his coastal land.

That's big business.

You know as well as I do there's already a buyer lined up.

- Who knows for how long? - Don't get involved.

It's everyone for themselves in these things.

Better to stay out of it.

Don't forget you're worth as much as Francesco.

More than Francesco.

Yes, I know, but have you noticed how before...

it was only a question of sheep and pastures.

- What do you mean? - Everything's changing.

What do the shepherds have to do with the coast land?

I mean there must be someone controlling the bandits.

Someone who's watching. Who's keeping tabs on everyone...

and when the time is right, he's the one who decides where best to strike.

Even if that were the case...

What can we do? Go up against them?

It's easier to catch a hyena by outsmarting it.

Mr. Marras!

Any news?

Sell everything, I can't wait anymore, I want my son.

What do you want?

All my coastal plots are yours.

I'll do my best to make sure you get them back at the same price.

Forget about it. That's never going happen...

but before I pay I want to see him alive, with his eyes open, alive!

- You, in person? - Me, or someone I trust.

- Why are you looking here for him? - Marras will pay...

- but only if they let me see his son. - Stay there.

Osilo.

Gavino.

What are you doing here? You're looking for Francesco, right?

You need to be very careful in these places.

I'm forced to come here for work reasons.

Listen, be careful.

My father didn't want me to come up here.

He's so scared he wants to sell everything.

- Pastures and coast land. - Really.

Who to?

Foreigners, I believe.

What's going on? Do something!

What are you waiting for?

Stop!

I have to talk to you, it's important for you as well!

Don't waste anymore time! Tell my father!

Stop!

Follow them!

Stop or I'll shoot!

- Is there a telephone? - Yes, there, in the corner.

Who is it?

It's me. He's alive.

Yes, I saw him. I saw him.

Half an hour ago.

Mr. Marras, your signature.

You pay for your children nowadays.

Now the witness.

I'd like it in 100,000 bills.

Please, take a seat.

Back to the door.

No one's accusing you. You're here to co-operate.

You're going to hear the voices of some shepherds we stopped.

Listen carefully...

and tell me if you recognise the voice you heard when Francesco was kidnapped.

Let's begin.

Don't turn around, look here.

- Is Francesco still alive? - It would appear so.

With your help, and a bit of luck, you might see him again tomorrow.

Francesco Marras, get in the car and drive.

Leave her here.

Louder!

Maybe this one, but it might just be a coincidence.

Make a note. Next.

What is it? Do you know this man?

Take him away.

How do you know him?

We're friends.

How long have you known him?

If you're going to treat me like a suspect then I want a lawyer...

and I won't answer you until one arrives.

We're also looking for the two men who picked you up...

- There's an identity parade. - Where?

Here, in the courtyard.

- Can't I look at them from afar? - Impossible, it must be up close.

Come on, on your feet.

On your feet.

Well?

- None of them. - You're sure?

What about the two men in the car?

I suggest you give it some thought.

Because those two were seen by the police, at the roadblock.

None of them were in the car.

Why is Mr. D'Organi here? What does he have to do with this?

Experience has taught us to suspect everyone.

- Even friends of the victim. - Then you also suspect me?

But you're co-operating with us.

- Have you finished? - For now, yes.

You were right, you can't when there's a life at stake.

Why are they so unhappy here?

Let's get out of here.

Let's leave.

Please.

It's easy to say let's leave.

It's all closed in a circle here, violence breeds violence.

Yesterday, today, always.

- Why don't you rebel? - The shepherd rebels, the bandit rebels.

I'm Gavino D'Organi, son of Santo, who is son of Renzo...

They'll pay for this land with blood.

And it's my duty to defend it.

That might be true for your father, but you're young.

Maybe you're right.

But first...

I have a score to settle.

Where's my father?

- They followed me here. - Are you sure?

Yes.

Strange, Marras just paid and they're already at it again.

But as long as you're here they can't get you.

I won't live in a cage.

They want me because I looked for them, I provoked them.

You're crazy.

Yes, I want to be kidnapped.

I'll go to them.

This proves it's the right thing to do.

That it's necessary I talk to the bandits.

- I'll go myself. - You're out of your mind.

Transfer everything to my name.

- Everything. - So I can't pay if they get you.

That's right.

Then they can't do anything.

No.

I'm not giving anything to anyone.

The houses to you...

or you to the bandits.

They'll have to deal with me directly, listen to me.

Or would you prefer it if I escaped to the mainland?

Very well, we must act quickly, call the notary.

But don't tell him anything.

It's better if you go, they can't get me until we're ready.

You're right.

Yes?

Hold on.

They found an unidentified body in the mountains.

Yes, go ahead.

A phone token.

Is that you, dad?

No, I have to get to the bottom of this.

You know who to watch.

Why isn't Gavino here? Where is he?

- He went to Rome. - What are you talking about?

If he's looking for Francesco he's wasting his time.

Is there a way to warn him?

Unfortunately, your money wasn't needed.

You'll give him back his coastal land now?

- You promised. - How can I?

I didn't buy them, I don't know if I can get them back.

I heard you're about to sell yours, right?

Have you already sold them?

- It's okay, it's me. - Listen, I found Gavino's car.

Leave it there and come straight here.

I have something to tell you.

Listen, don't tell another soul.

They're here.

Everything okay?

Well, your highness?

You wanted to make us an offer.

Now, we'll make you one.

Sit down.

And write.

Turn around and you're dead.

Write.

- What? - A nice letter to your father.

- It's pointless. - I said write!

You decided?

Don't make me say it again.

Someone's betrayed you.

Start writing.

- How much is your father able to pay? - Nothing.

We'll tell you, 50 million.

- He won't even pay one million. - He'll pay.

We want 50 million, and that's what we'll get.

- My father doesn't have a dime. - He'll borrow it from someone.

It isn't hard when you have property.

- The land's mine, I own everything. - I'll kill him!

I'll kill him!

He's lying.

If you don't believe me...

Send someone to our notary.

- How long have you owned everything? - Since yesterday.

You take a good look at me, I'm Giovanni Podda....

You'll have seen my poster. I swear if you're messing with me...

we'll send you back to your father in pieces!

- I'm not the one who's messing with you. - Who? Spit it out!

It's someone I want dead.

- That's why I'm here. - Who is it?

Osilo.

He's the one who's betrayed you, who's exploiting you.

He's giving you the crumbs.

Tirri sold his land for 40 million, and it's worth 100!

- And how much did you get? - Still more than you ever paid us.

When we were shepherds.

And Marras, to save his son, he sold everything for 80 million.

What are you talking about? We only got an advance...

and we made him write thirty million in the letter.

I'm telling you he paid eighty!

- And how much did you get? - Are you trying to question us?

Shut up!

- How much was the advance? - 15 million.

You watch yourself. If what you said is true...

Salinas brought the car back to Marras with the letter.

I want him here!

But Osilo is betraying you for another reason.

You need to stay friends with the farmers to live up here.

And we are friends. They're on our side.

But they think you're doing the kidnappings to get the the pastures for their herds.

Why? Isn't that how it is?

You know what land Osilo will ask for now?

Not the pastures anymore, not the land for the people in the mountains...

No, the coastal land, that's all he wants.

He's going to gamble it all on new hotels and mansions...

For the rich!

You mean the shepherds around here won't be with us anymore?

They'll turn against us.

Is that what you mean?

I bring you news, not opinions.

Well? What do you want in return?

Osilo.

I told you.

I want them here immediately. I want Osilo, Solinas, and Gardo!

Immediately!

- I'm going back to the hotel. - No!

Wait a little longer.

Why did you make me come at this hour?

Where is he?

Well?

What are these people doing here?

It isn't the right time to be seen around.

It's the right time.

I want to buy half of Tirri's land...

but no middlemen...

at the price you paid for it.

Why all the hurry?

Because I know you don't have them, and the rocks by the sea are no use to us.

- Give me two days. - Then they were right, you're a thief!

Who said that?

Him.

Are you crazy? Why didn't you blindfold him? You'll have to kill him now!

You also took Marras' ransom, and gave us the blame for his death.

But your share is ready, you'd have got it tomorrow, I'd already given it to him.

Me?

I don't know what you're talking about.

You're a liar.

- I told you it was a stupid idea! - Bastard!

Don't shoot! We promised him to Gavino.

He's yours now.

You drive.

Drive.

Let me.

I want to get out.

Gavino.

Subtitled by Bertie Buncle and his Chemical Uncle - October 2013