All language subtitles for La.Piovra.1998.S09E01.DVDRip.XviD-TvT

THE PACT

We're approaching Italy.

Where coffee is better
but croissants are lousy.

I'm starving.

Why did you get dressed?

It's a long journey.

Customs. Open up.

Come in.

Good morning. May I see
your documents, please?

Thanks.

- Please come with me, Miss.
- What for?

A routine check.

What did they want?

It seems I look like
a wanted criminal.

Two years is a long time
in this place.

What you did
was unforgivable.

You don't fall in love
with a married woman

especially if
she's a key witness.

...inducing you
to lay those absurd charges.

I put it to you
that Captain Arcuti did it

on the basis
of your intimate relationship.

Counsel, return to your seat!

Leave the questions to me.
Your remark is i rrelevant.

I love you, Carlo.

I love you.

I'll love you forever.

...it was a clear attempt
to pervert the course of justice.

Do the people at headquarters
still think I got off lightly?

I'm not interested
in your disciplinary record.

Headquarters thinks
your exile should end.

Here's an assignment for you...
in Sicily.

Are you sure
it should be Sicily, sir?

That old affair
is of no concern to us.

You had done a good job
before the scandal.

I thank you for your trust,
but I'd rather stay in exile.

I'm not here
to listen to your opinion.

This is an order.
You're coming with me now.

If that's the case...

tell me what it involves.

I'm in charge
of an undercover operation.

Officially an agent
for a fertiliser company.

- A cover for drug refining?
- That's what we must find out.

Martin is now in Sicily.

Your job is to watch his moves...
day and night.

What about her?
Who is she?

She was a brave girl.

Martin will pay for that too.

Good morning, Baroness.

I'll take that. Thank you.

Why aren't my son
and my husband here?

They're waiting for you
at home.

- All the best, madam.
- Thank you.

My son Paul... does he know
I'm being discharged today?

I don't know. Maybe signora
Augusta wanted to surprise him.

- Augusta?
- Yes, the baron's cousin.

It was she who sent me
to fetch you.

You must have been hired
recently.

It was when the baron
moved to town.

What happened
to Villa Altamura?

Sold.

It seems there were changes
during my absence.

I think so, madam.

Sign here.

Ten million
from the Addusini family.

Who says we can trust
this banker?

Even God didn't trust man
when He created him.

So He put the serpent
with him.

Don't worry, I've taken
my precautions too.

Everything's in this book.
Every last cent.

I can't tell
what's in that book.

We give you real money
and get a piece of paper.

Who'll guarantee us?

You may not be able
to read or write

but I'm sure
you can do your sums.

The banker too knows
his books must balance.

Not only will you get
your money back

but it will multiply
a hundredfold.

However,
if you don't trust us...

you can always
pull out of the deal.

It's twenty million.

Twenty million
from the family of Vito Scuro.

Sign here.

Wait, madam.
I'll open the gate.

I n a few days,
you'll pay the first instalment...

To a French businessman
whom I'd like you to meet.

Fine.

Then there are the accounts.
A delicate matter.

Every transaction
is recorded here.

As of now, Baron,
you are responsible for it.

There's no need
for me to stress

that these transactions cannot
appear in a normal bank ledger.

Our merchandise...

No... Say no more.

As a banker, I needn't know
what's behind the numbers.

I'll just handle
the required entries.

Very well.

As long as, in the end,
the accounts balance.

If that's the case, there will be
no trace left of this.

Apart from a large increase
in your bank's profits.

On the other hand,
should anything go wrong...

I'd rather not contemplate that.

My partners and I have total faith
in you, and your numbers.

Too kind.

Here at last, my dear cousin.

How was the trip?

I forgot to introduce myself.
Augusta Altamura.

My husband
was Antonino Lavìa.

He passed away years ago,
may he rest in peace...

He left me alone
and penniless.

When Francesco moved to town,
I helped him settle in.

At the time
he was all alone too.

A house needs
a woman's touch.

And that poor boy.
I felt so sorry for him.

Then... Francesco
asked me to stay.

He works so hard. He can't
take care of domestic matters.

I suppose you are paid for it.

My dear cousin, we Sicilians
find no greater satisfaction

than being able
to help our families.

For you Americans,
it's different.

I n your country
everything is paid for.

People divorce.

Mothers abandon their children.

What are you waiting for?
Take her luggage to her rooms.

And don't be formal with me.

Like you, I bear
your husband's surname.

Come, I'll show you
around the house.

It's all set up properly now.

You should have seen it
when we first moved in.

This belonged
to the Prince of Mussomeni.

Gambling and women
lost him all his assets.

Look at this ceiling.
It was crumbling away.

Aren't those frescoes something!

Those sofas must be changed...
I'll show you some catalogues.

- Aren't you listening to me?
- Where's my son?

Practising his music.
He's making great progress.

Does he know I'm here?

I'll tell him after his lesson.

He uses any excuse
not to do his work.

I've had to work hard
to instil some discipline in him.

Barbara!

Welcome back, madam.
More attractive than ever.

American air must be
better than ours.

Augusta, please see
the gentleman out.

I wish I could take
a holiday too.

- Goodbye.
- This way, sir.

How are you?

Like someone
who's had a long holiday.

- What was I supposed to say?
- The truth.

That your wife
was in a psychiatric clinic.

I sincerely hope
you are over your crisis.

I hope we can live without
waging war on each other.

Come.
I'll show you your room.

Watch for anyone
going in or out of the house

and report to me at once.

As you wish.

This leads
to the bathroom area

and to Paul's bedroom.

Isn't he good?

Come.

This wing of the building
is for you.

- This is Nicolina.
- Welcome back, madam.

She'll look after you.

If you wish, she'll bring
meals to your room.

You have no social obligations
except for public functions

when I'd like you
to be seen at my side.

I've spoken to the director
of the Archaeology I nstitute.

They need an assistant.
You could start tomorrow.

I didn't imagine my return
being like this.

If you've no need
of further clarification...

I want to see Paul.

What? Must you ask
your loving cousin first?

I'm very fond of Augusta.
I owe her a lot. So does Paul.

The way she's cared for him
is touching.

Thanks to her,
he's enjoyed stability...

Stability you were incapable
of giving him.

I want to see my son now.

Please...

I'll get him for you.

Paul thinks
you were in America.

Don't upset him
with useless explanations.

G natural!

Good...

- Careful!
- That'll do for today.

Just as well. I've had it!

Mummy is back.

- Is she back for real?
- Go and say hello.

Don't stay too long.
She's tired.

- Where is she?
- I n her room.

Pick up the scores first.
Tidy them away.

Darling!

My darling...

I've missed you so much.

When are you leaving again?

What's this nonsense?

I'm here to stay now.

Why didn't you take me
with you to America?

You see, darling...

I just couldn't.

But I promise
I'll never leave you again.

Why didn't you write to me?

But I wrote to you every day!

Enough, Paul.
Your mother must rest.

And you must do
your homework.

What have you done?

It was Francesco's decision.

A difficult one... but fair.

He did it for the good
of the child... and you.

Those letters
could have upset him.

I've ordered Nicolina to run
a hot bath. It'll relax you.

He's been sightseeing all day
in an Aurelia coupé.

Another man
paid all the expenses.

His name is Carmine Torrisi.

- Sugar?
- No.

- This is his brother Gaetano.
- You know of him?

He rose to prominence through
the coastal housing estates.

He could get the builders a licence
in less than 24 hours.

A very powerful man in town.

A mafioso.
Why won't you say it?

The term means
too many things.

To Torrisi's father, it meant
watching over the peasants

on behalf of the landowners.

To him, it's mediating between
politicians and developers.

What we don't know
is what it means today.

I still can't see why
you chose me for this operation.

- Anything else to report?
- Nothing important.

Only that he likes to have fun
in his spare time.

He asked the hotel porter
for a girl for the night.

Right...

He's keen on women.

Paul...

Is there anything
I can do for you, madam?

No.

Nothing.

Darling.

Turi said
you wanted to talk to me.

Why are you crying?

What did they tell you
about me?

You left because
you didn't love Dad...

or me.

- Did Dad tell you that?
- Yes, and Auntie Augusta.

Did you believe them?

You weren't here
and you didn't write either.

The truth is
they hid my letters from you.

I wrote to you every day.

And I wasn't in America.

I was in hospital
because I was very ill.

So they were all lies.

But I won't lie to you, darling.

Dad and I stopped loving
each other long ago.

And we've been hurting you.

You must forgive me.
I beg you.

I love you.

I want to go away.
I want to leave here.

I want to go away too.
We'll find a way to leave.

Why aren't you sleeping?

I was watching the sunrise.

I was dreaming.

That place where I saw you
for the first time.

We were kids, remember?

Where was that?

The beach with the olive trees.

Once you gave me
a whole basket of figs.

Then you ran off into the water.

You were such a skinny kid!

Barbara is beautiful.

Better than in her photos.

Don't think about Barbara.
You're here with me now.

- I was declared incompetent.
- I had no choice.

But your personal estate
is safe.

I've invested all of it.

You'll get it back with interest
when you're better.

- Who'll decide that?
- I will.

Of course, you'll have money
for personal expenses.

This is awkward for me too...

Having to watch over you

and asking a court
to settle our private matters.

I've done all this
for your sake, and Paul's.

For our family's sake.

We aren't a family any more.

I can't go on with this.
Have me replaced.

I'm the one who decides
whether you can go on or not.

I'll have nothing to do
with the Altamuras.

You were prepared to leave
the Force for her.

You'll also know
she lied under oath.

You're being unfair.

After that outrageous acquittal,
we continued investigating

and recently learnt the truth.

I n a psychiatric clinic...

The baroness was admitted
after a nervous breakdown.

She withdrew her testimony
to defend you, Carlo.

To save your life.

The maid found her
in this state.

Barbara...

Leave it.

At least it calms her.

So she won't do
any more silly things.

- Good morning, madam.
- Good morning.

- Shall I return at one?
- Yes, thank you.

Barbara...

You shouldn't have come,
Carlo.

I beg you, go away.
I don't want to see you.

You must let me be.

What do you want from me?

I must talk to you.

We have nothing to say
to each other.

Things have changed.

I'm leading a normal life
with my husband and son.

Is this your normal life?

It's none of your business.

What did you do, Barbara?

I know now
you saved my life.

Why make me believe
you'd betrayed me?

It was the only way
to break away from you.

- Go away.
- I tried to forget you...

Even hate you.

But I couldn't.

I can't.

Come in.

The director wants to see you.

I'll be there in a minute.

Carlo, you must go away.

Meet me at five tomorrow
at San Giuliano's church.

Like secret lovers again.

I'll be waiting.

Colonel Valente...

I understand.

They've lost track of Martin.

He left the hotel
and vanished.

You knew Martin would
lead me to the Altamuras.

We only knew Altamura
was likely to be involved.

And that I was likely
to come across Barbara.

You'll use your influence
to convince her to help us.

- You're craZy.
- Listen to me.

Altamura and Torrisi
are not your average criminals.

They're important men
in this town.

Their actions are shielded
by their respectability.

We'll never find any evidence
without an inside informer.

Do you want to turn Barbara
into a spy?

I won't let you
use our feelings...

But you used them
to pervert the course of justice.

I'm giving you
the chance to make up.

Barbara won't agree.
I'll do nothing to sway her.

You've already
done a lot, Captain.

Now it's not only up to you.

Best wishes...

Happiness to you.

Well...

I propose a toast
to these two youngsters.

To my sister Teresa,

whom I love
more than my own life.

And to Nino, who's like
a younger brother to me.

A hundred years of happiness!

Teresa will be a daughter
in our home.

I give you my blessing,
in the name of all the saints.

Giovanna,
start serving the food.

A big hand for Giovanna.
She's cooked all day.

My respects to you all.

Be seated.

What a nice gathering.
What's it for?

We're celebrating
the youngsters' engagement.

- We weren't expecting you...
- It's my fault, Turi.

My brother Carmine and I liked
the idea of a surprise visit.

An excellent idea. My home
is your home. Do sit down.

Congratulations, Nino.
You're a lucky man.

- To pluck such a flower.
- Thank you.

- Come and join us.
- I must talk to you.

My respects, Miss.

Gentlemen, be seated.
At ease...

It's these young people's day.
Let's celebrate.

Mrs Altamura...
I'm a police colonel.

Captain Arcuti
is working for me.

What do you want?

I want you to listen to me.

We'll set up the refinery
on your land.

The La Zagara estate,
in the old winery.

The French chemist
must have all he needs.

Give him an assistant...

Someone smart enough
to watch over him.

You know... it's a big risk.

Don't say
you'd rather herd cows.

To progress in life
means taking risks.

I'm giving you a big chance.

Serve the families well

and we won't fail
to show you gratitude.

And with the proceeds,
you can even refine yourself.

And my husband
is involved in this?

His bank provides the operation
with financial cover.

But the mind behind it all
is a man above suspicion...

The lawyer Torrisi.

Do you know him?

Yes.

I saw him recently
at our place.

But what do you want
from me?

For example, the next time
Torrisi visits your husband,

try to eavesdrop.

Look for traces
of their partnership...

Papers, documents.

Any evidence
could be valuable to us.

You're asking me
to spy in my own home.

- I n your husband's home.
- What's the difference?

That house is a prison for you.

And for your son.

- What are you saying?
- How long can you resist?

One month, two?
Then what?

What will you do?
See another psychiatrist?

How do you know...

It's all very clear.

Captain Arcuti
has told you all the details.

Why did he send you?

Didn't he have the guts to come?

I n fact, Captain Arcuti didn't
want to have you involved.

Why should I accept?

To save innocent lives.

For your freedom...

And your son's freedom.

You must have no scruples.

Your husband has none.

No, I'm not up to it.

You needn't decide
right now.

You can reach me
on this number.

I'll expect your call.

Well, I can't deny it...

I'm at the point
of hating my husband.

But frankly
you're asking too much of me.

At any rate...

you can count
on my discretion.

No one will find out
what you've told me.

Goodbye, sir.

- Captain Arcuti was right.
- About what?

That whatever happens, you'll
always be Baroness Altamura.

Tell the captain
his opinion doesn't interest me.

It doesn't matter any more.

You're back at last.
You had us all worried.

- I just went for a walk.
- On your own?

Francesco gets worried.

- And so do I.
- Really?

How kind of you!

Oh, I thought
Francesco was alone.

- Forgive me.
- What is it?

Nothing. Augusta said
you were worried about me.

It's always a pleasure
to see you.

Mr Martin... my wife.

You're a lucky man, Baron.

I've never come across
such beauty.

Thanks.

I'll be off. I won't interfere
with your business.

Barbara, the gentlemen
are staying for dinner.

But we won't talk business.

Good. See you later, then.

I was spellbound...
I thought it was you playing.

No, it's my son.

This heat makes
your blood boil.

It's the sirocco.
You have to get used to it.

What are you doing
in Sicily, Mr Martin?

Call me Didier.

Business.

What type of business?

Business is always boring.

But now that I have met you...

I think there could be
some pleasure in it.

Why do you think that?

A woman's eyes are
an open book, if you can read.

Yours say...
that you're not happy.

Don't use your routine on me,
it won't work.

There you go...
You're being virtuous.

I hear your husband's
experience has been...

rather different.

Tell your informers

that men like you
are no threat to my husband.

Mummy...

See you later.

- Did you hear me play?
- Yes, you're very good.

We must find a way
to get out of this place.

Yes, Mummy.

Being inside an iron monster
up in the sky...

The very thought
makes my stomach churn.

You can rest assured,
I'll never catch a plane.

Not me. I would love
to fly in an aeroplane.

Wishful thinking.

There's always so much to do.

We still have to finish
setting up this house.

That's the destiny
of us women.

Is it true, Baroness,

catching a plane in America
is as easy as catching a bus?

Mr Torrisi,
my cousin fears nothing.

She travels a lot.

What's wrong?

- You're so quiet tonight.
- You must be tired.

I'm sure our guests
won't mind if you retire.

You're right.
Actually I am quite tired.

I was thinking a holiday
would do me good.

I mean a real holiday.

Paul too.

But you've just come back.

- We'll discuss it later.
- No, let's do it now.

School is over. Paul and I
need some time together.

- Just two or three days.
- It's out of the question.

I want to go. She always
keeps me locked up.

That's enough.

Go to your room.

See what you've done?

Let's go before your father
gets really angry.

- Leave him alone.
- Barbara, please!

Mummy, I'm tired.
I'll go with Auntie.

Good boy.

Apologies.

Sometimes Paul
acts like a spoilt brat.

He's a lucky boy.
My father belted me.

But I learnt how to get by
in the world.

If you'll excuse me...

Give me your jacket.
I'll have it cleaned.

Thanks.

No, leave it to me.

Excuse me for five minutes.

Well done, Baron.

You've turned an American
into a true housewife.

Hold it.

I've already emptied
your pockets.

There was only this notebook
and your keys.

Thanks.

I warn you, Barbara.

Paul is my son
and he stays with me, always.

You got out of that hospital
because I allowed it.

Of course.

Forgive me.
It won't happen again.

- I'll get you another jacket.
- No, I'll do it.

Get back to our guests.

As you wish.

Pick me up
at five o'clock sharp.

Colonel Valente?

Good morning,
it's Barbara Altamura.

I'll accept your proposal.

Good. The address
is on the paper I gave you.

She has accepted.

What are you going
to do now?

You can pull out,
if you wish.

Thank you, sir.

You know I won't leave her
on her own.

Good.

It looks like
a lovers' hideaway.

That's just in case
we're found out.

Rather credible,
given our history.

- Colonel Valente's idea.
- Aren't you involved too?

Am I to think
you knew nothing?

I knew nothing. But I don't
expect you to believe me.

Something to drink?
Coffee?

No, thanks.

We got it all wrong, Barbara.
From day one.

Every step we take
bogs us down even deeper.

Why did you accept?

I'm doing it for my son.
To break out of this nightmare.

To go away with Paul.

And you?

I'm obeying orders.

Maybe I've uncovered
something.

Yesterday afternoon,
at my place...

Francesco had a meeting
with Torrisi and Martin.

They talked of money transfers.
Lots of money.

Francesco's putting it
in Martin's Swiss account.

- Did you get the bank's name?
- No.

But there's something else.

Francesco took notes
in a small book.

I got a glimpse of it.

It lists names and numbers.

- Did you read them?
- Yes, but they mean nothing.

Except for Torrisi and Martin.

Next to each name is a sum
and signature, like...

A ledger!

It could be a ledger
of transactions

with the names
of all those involved.

We must get hold
of that book.

It's not easy. Francesco
always keeps it in his pocket,

or in his bedroom.

One would expect his wife
to be in his bedroom.

Maybe you're right.

We got it all wrong,
from day one.

Yet, if I could have
my time all over again,

I'd do exactly the same
without a single regret.

Unfortunately,
we can't go back in time.

We can only go forward.

- What's it like?
- Looks good.

Purple means top quality.

Brown means it's shit.

Want to try it?
You can inhale it.

I'm not touching that stuff.
You get addicted.

- Where are you going?
- To town.

Finish your job.

For the past week I haven't
even stopped for a piss.

If I had to be a slave,
I'd have stayed in Marseille.

Pack the refined stuff
and take it to your boss.

See you on Monday, boys.

Bye.

Put those two over here.

We need more flowers.

Will six cases of champagne
be enough?

Don't forget almond milk
for the alderman.

Put these two along the sides...
Look, this is stained!

I'll change it right away.

As for the judge, I've ordered
his favourite dessert.

From the convent, of course.

We have enough glasses
but we're short on cutlery.

May I have the key
to the silverware?

I must have left it
in the bedroom.

What's going on?
What are you doing here?

I was looking for something.

And guess what?
I found it.

I think I've seen
Augusta wearing them.

I can't see why
they should be in your bedroom.

I'm sorry
you have to find out this way.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

I thought you didn't care
about what I was doing.

I live in this house
and I am still your wife.

Had you remained
what you were,

no other woman
would have taken your place.

I'm going out.
See you tonight.

I'm going for a walk.

Are you really French?
I've never had a Frenchman.

You're in luck.

We're different
from all the rest.

- I'll teach you new tricks.
- I'm not into anything kinky.

The procession!
Let's see it.

Watch it!
That's a proper lady.

Quiet...

- Go away.
- Are you craZy?

- Go away.
- Are you craZy?

It's a special wax.

You just press the key
on both sides.

We'll be able to duplicate it.

- It's too risky.
- It only takes a few seconds.

Then the rest is up to us.

We'll get into the building,
open the safe,

and photograph the notebook.

I'll try today.

During the cocktail party
for his bank's anniversary.

- That way is too dangerous.
- The lady has the final say.

Barbara... you can say no.

I want to do it.

Francesco won't
be suspicious of me.

There's less tension
between us now.

You're an extraordinary woman.
It'll soon be all over.

You'll be free again.

This time you don't have
to protect your virtue.

But you owe your husband
an explanation.

Easy.

Don't!

We have no choice.
The stakes are too high.

Barbara is an exceptional lady.
She'll make it.

If she doesn't, you'll find
someone else to sacrifice.

Do you know how many people
will die from that heroin?

To most people,
they'll just be statistics.

I appreciate that you fear
for someone you care about.

But I must fear for those men,
women and kids,

who also have a right to live.

It's a question of numbers...

Risking one life
to save a hundred.

Who decides
who should be saved?

Oh, God!

Barbara, get away.

Go!

Barbara... are you here?

I'm late, aren't I?
I must have fallen asleep.

The guests are arriving.

All right, I won't be long.

Why don't you wear the dress
with the black roses?

It makes you look
even more beautiful.

Here you are...
The guests are waiting for you.

Look after them till I come.

I have no right.
I'm not the mistress of the house.

Please excuse me.

Mind your manners!

Your attention, please.

I've invited my closest friends
here to celebrate

the first anniversary
of the Private Development Bank.

My bank.

I thank our Vice-Chancellor
for coming...

Monsignor Li Patti...

His Honour...

and Mr Torrisi, my dear friend
and an excellent customer.

I would like to mention
all of you,

but allow me a special thanks
for my closest adviser,

my dearest friend,
Alderman Calogero Cinisi.

My dear friends,
I have no special merit.

Francesco Altamura
must thank only himself.

I n fact, it is we
who should thank him

for his contribution
to the wealth of this city.

Did you know
he's had elocution lessons?

Is he ashamed
of his Sicilian accent?

As a politician, I cannot forget
that the elections are looming.

Therefore I hope that
Baron Altamura's friends,

when casting their votes,
will remember his words.

My Party machine has seen fit

to nominate me
for the national parliament.

Our alderman already feels
he's a member of parliament.

To think
his father was a butcher!

Did you hear about
Rome's proposal

to strip us
of our land rights?

Yes, the new
Town Planning Bill.

That's communism!

I'll be your voice.

This land's voice
in the national parliament.

I'll demand from Rome
new special grants

to revive
the Sicilian economy.

Northern businesses thrive
on Sicilian migrant labour.

And the blood
of many of our sons

has been shed in defence
of the motherland.

Sicily has given a lot.

This is my nephew VincenZo.

He's been admitted to practise
as a junior magistrate.

- Nice meeting you, Mr Torrisi.
- You know who I am?

- Everybody in town does.
- Well done... Good lad.

- Time for young blood!
- Hold on...

We're still going strong.
We're young at heart.

And in other parts too!

Our businessmen await the sign

to roll up their sleeves
and get to work

for the common good.

On behalf
of those businessmen

and anyone in favour
of development...

I will oppose the barbaric
Town Planning Bill,

that, under the pretext
of curbing speculation...

How nice to see you.
How are you?

- I'm very well, Baroness.
- I'm pleased to hear that.

My God, what a woman!
Where's she been all this time?

Away,
mending a broken heart.

What happened in the end?

The captain was transferred,
she had a nervous breakdown.

- What about the baron?
- Yes, the baron...

The baron
had to cut his losses.

- Why are you here?
- I'm looking for something.

What?

It's a secret.

If Daddy found out,
we wouldn't be able to leave.

What are you doing here?

Shouldn't I be asking
that question?

We're in my house and
this is my husband's bedroom.

Or are you afraid
I might steal your jewels?

Francesco doesn't want
anyone entering this room.

He won't like hearing about
you going through his things.

I didn't realise
you were so talented.

Will you dance with me?

- Just the two of us?
- It never bothered you before.

It was different then.

Pretend it's those times again.

I must talk to you.

- Do it for me.
- It's important...

Later.

Maestro...

Play something romantic.

I only know Chopin's Andante.

How is he?

I couldn't stop the bleeding.
I can do nothing for him.

So far I've given you
all you've asked for.

Men, resources
and total secrecy.

But the situation has changed.
It is my responsibility...

I'm only asking you
to keep this quiet.

Any leak would endanger
our informer's life.

Confidentiality is fine,

but we need to inform
the judiciary.

Martin...

Martin...

I'll kick the bucket, won't I?

Yes.

There are many ways to die.

Do you remember Violetta?

She didn't have time to realise
she'd never get off that train.

Violetta was beautiful.

She was good at making love.

I nstead, you're lucky.

You can choose.

You can be better in death
than in life.

You want a good deed?

Tell me where
the drug refinery is.

It's in a place
where you make wine.

I n the country.

It's called...

La Zagara.

Give me
something in exchange.

A cigarette.

You are the brightest light
in this house.

Thank you.
Come and visit us again.

With pleasure.

It's good you're back.

At last I see happiness again
on Francesco's face.

- Thank you.
- I'm indebted to you.

If you could speak to Torrisi
before the elections...

I'd rather you had a word
with those people.

I already have.
You have their votes.

You're a friend.

Your Honour...

Forgive me.

I told you not to wake me
before midday.

Two gentlemen
insist on seeing you.

- Send them away.
- They're police officers.

Even on a Sunday,
they're on my back!

I could sign a search warrant
for that alleged drug refinery,

although it all sounds
a bit outrageous.

You say you've been
on the case for some time.

Why haven't I been informed?

That's why we're here.

The operation
has been top-secret

in view of the delicate nature
of the case...

and the people involved.

I need the names
before I can sign the warrant.

A search of the winery is
the first step in a complex inquiry.

Our sources of information

suggest that Mr Torrisi,
his brother, and Baron Altamura

are directly involved
in the trafficking...

The statements you are making
are very, very serious.

I'm fully aware of that.

And evidence?

Is it just a tip-off from
a discredited police informer?

Or is it hard evidence
that cannot be challenged,

that will stand up
in a court of law?

It's more than a tip-off
albeit less than hard evidence.

That's why we ask you to help,
confident you won't deny us.

I n Rome, they're very keen
on this investigation.

You'll have your warrant.
But keep it confidential.

Tomorrow in my office.

- Tomorrow could be too late.
- The registry is closed.

See you tomorrow.

- Your Honour...
- Have a nice day.

Wait, Major.
Do you have a minute?

Of course.

Just one question.

Who are the secret informers
the colonel alluded to?

Sorry, Your Honour...
I don't know those details.

Aren't you involved
in the inquiry?

Surely the colonel
isn't handling it on his own?

No, not on his own...
But I'm not involved.

It's a captain
who's assisting the colonel.

Who is it?

A Captain Arcuti.

Arcuti?

Isn't he the captain who
was involved in that scandal?

Have a nice Sunday
and give your wife my respects.

Thank you.
Have a nice day.

Hello...

May I speak to Mr Torrisi?

That's enough.

She was looking through
your clothes.

She's spying on you,
can't you see?

I appreciate
you may have it in for Barbara.

It's understandable,
in the circumstances.

I owe you an apology.

That whore
has you in her pocket.

Don't you dare!

You're only a guest here,
whereas she's my wife.

I know...

It's my fault.

I gave you false expectations.
It was a mistake.

A mistake
that won't be repeated.

Please forgive me.

Can't you see
I'm your only ally?

I love you.

You're an idiot.

I should have left you
where you belong. On a farm!

None of my boys ratted on us.
I can swear by them.

Is that so?
Did you hear that, Carmine?

So how do the police know
about the refinery?

The French guy
has disappeared.

I can't speak for him.
He's your friend, not mine.

How dare you, you wretch?

You must forgive me.

I meant no disrespect.

It's the French guy
you should look for.

You needn't tell me
what to do.

We'll find out
who spilt the beans.

Carmine...

Check every brothel in town
for that lousy Frenchman.

With pleasure.

Go and clear out the winery
before they get their warrant.

Remember...
it's your responsibility.

If a single gram goes missing,

nothing in the world
will save you.

My respects.

- Was it him?
- No.

He has everything to lose.
It's on his property.

- The refinery's not the issue.
- What is, then?

They've linked our names
to the drug trafficking.

Who? How's that possible?

The judge told me something.

If it's true...

Martin's disappearance
will alert them.

Tomorrow, at the latest,
they'll get rid of the notebook.

At this stage,
only you can get hold of it.

Will you?

I won't pull out
after what this key has cost me.

I should make it by tomorrow.

How will you get in there
without raising suspicions?

You said it yourself...

You'd expect a wife to be
in her husband's bedroom.

Francesco and I have
made up... so to speak.

Augusta suspects me,
but now he believes me, not her.

When you get the notebook,
call us and be ready to go.

We'll move you and Paul
wherever you wish.

Good luck, Barbara.

See how caring he is?
He's left us on our own.

This might be the last time
we see each other.

You'll make it yet again.

You have a talent
for this kind of work.

Your husband doesn't
stand a chance against you.

Wasn't it what you wanted?

Tonight you'll have
your precious notebook.

I fail to see where I fit in
to the police investigation.

I look after the money side,
nothing else.

The worst thing is, they've
linked us to this whole affair.

- They've named us.
- Who could do that?

That's what's bugging me.

Maybe it was the Frenchman.

But there could be
another explanation.

And a very
embarrassing one at that.

Remember that captain...
Captain Arcuti?

He's currently in town.

And he's in charge
of the investigation.

- What are you insinuating?
- Your wife may be a suspect.

I can't afford any hypocrisy.

- You're insulting my wife.
- I'm not insulting anybody.

I n fact, I'm alerting you.

I'd hate to find out

that your wife is cooperating
with the police.

I could no longer do anything
to protect you.

You're threatening me.

Threats are nothing more
than words.

And words
never harmed anybody.

Baron...

I tried to make you see.

She was searching
your clothes for the keys.

I always had them with me.

She was with you
all night long.

You must have
fallen asleep eventually.

The notebook is there.
I just saw it.

Your wife is a spy,
Francesco.

- Where is she?
- She went out.

On her own.

Where could she have gone?

I can't believe it.

We'll have to settle
this matter on our own.

Because if they find out,
you're gone too.

- Did you do as I told you?
- Not a problem.

- Where's the stuff?
- I n a safe place.

- Anything else?
- The spy may be in this house.

- The baron?
- His wife... Or both.

But we must be certain.

If that's the case,
my word, I'll kill them!

Both of them.

- Nicolina, are you here?
- Yes, madam.

- I hear your sister had a baby.
- Yes, a boy.

Then go and see her.
You can have the night off.

Thank you, madam.

To celebrate,
you can all have the night off.

Time to go to sleep.

- It's not even dark.
- You'll have an early night.

Tomorrow's a busy day
for all of us.

Have your milk
and brush your teeth.

- Another half hour.
- I said now, no excuses!

Drink it.

It's me. I have it.
Yes, no problems.

I'll get Paul and join you.

I should be there
in half an hour.

- I've been waiting for you.
- I'm going to give Paul a kiss.

Paul is asleep.

I've given the servants
a night off.

This is a special night.

I want to be alone with you.

We must celebrate.

It's like getting married
a second time.

To our new-found happiness!

No... All of it.

Champagne makes you
forget the past

and puts off the future.

Tonight is just our present.

It's just an illusion.

The present is no more.

The past is following us
like a shadow.

Hear this music?

Remember?

It was almost
fifteen years ago...

We danced together
for the first time

to this song.

Francesco, I beg you.

There's something
I've never confessed.

Before inviting you to dinner

I asked your best friend
what your favourite song was.

I bought the record
and had the restaurant play it.

I wanted you, Barbara.

I wanted you to be mine
for the rest of my life.

That was my ambition
from the first day we met.

The first day we bumped
into each other at university.

You were coming out of
the library, loaded with books,

so you couldn't see
where you were going.

"I'm an archaeologist" you said,
after crashing into me.

Books flying everywhere...
"I'm an archaeologist."

That's all you could say.

I burst out laughing

and one of your
fellow students said...

"This could be the start...

"of a romance."

Get up.

End of Part One

Subtitles: Roberto Stevanoni
Mary Pipes

Subtitles @ SBS Australia 1999