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Love is a bastard.

First it charms you,

makes you feel special.

But when you let your guard down, it hits you.

And when it hits you, it hurts like hell.

Some jump off bridges for love, others turn into monsters.

That's it, can't do shit about it.

That's the way we are.

It's also in those ancient Greek stories

Mrs. Fabbri baffles us with in class.

Can we start?

My back is fucking killing me.

Not even Tiger Balm's helping.

Alice Barone, are you present before the Lord Almighty?

Yes.

Kiss the holy card.

Spit that gum out.

Kiss the St. Michael the Archangel card.

Gimme your index finger.

Before family, parents,

brothers and sisters,

come the interests and honor of the Most Holy Society.

From now on, it'll be your family.

The one and only.

Swear before this Society

that you'll be faithful to your comrades.

Until a few months ago the Big Babol blondie was my hero.

I thought she was so cool.

She'd blow giant bubbles and shoot down all the bad guys.

And to deny father, mother, brothers, sisters,

and if necessary even the blood of your blood.

Just as you'll be faithful to the Society,

it shall be faithful to you.

This oath can only be broken by death.

Are you willing to do this?

Yes.

Now I know that you can't kill with Big Babol.

Well, even a moron could guess that.

But what I still don't get is why the fuck the blondie was laughing.

The weapon you're holding is the Divine Providence.

You're about to kill the blood of your blood.

Say it before the Lord Almighty, are you willing to do it?

Death isn't funny.

Death is scary.

THREE MONTHS EARLIER

Guys, breaking news, the first woman pilot!

Yesterday's science fiction is today's reality. That's progress!

There are already those who complain. Wake up, this isn't the Middle Ages!

Maybe you haven't realized it, dear friends, but this is 1986.

The future is now!

Alice, third gear!

- Second, you choked the engine. - You drive.

Women's emancipation will come only when we drive vehicles,

all vehicles, as well as and better than men.

Third.

You heard the news, right?

Alitalia is going to hire the first woman pilot,

and soon... Hey!

- Asshole! - Don't honk, Mom!

I know, but that dickhead cut me off!

Unbelievable.

- I'm always the last one. - Good, you'll stand out.

Exactly.

Have a good day at school!

The blood flowing from the upper parts of the body

goes into the superior vena cava.

You see it?

On the other hand, the blood coming from the chest, abdomen, and legs

flows into the inferior vena cava.

Dressed like St. Maria Goretti again.

And you, Wanda Osiris style?

- I love you, darling. - Me too.

Giammatteo!

Big Jim is calling you.

- What does he want? - Your virginity, hallelujah!

Giammatteo!

Look under here.

We made a bet. They say cheese flavor, I say pizza.

Try one.

No, thanks.

Come on, just one!

In the lungs, the blood is oxygenated.

The pulmonary veins, there they are...

Alice, turn around.

Come on, have one.

Alice!

Just one.

Come on.

Gross!

So, how is it? Big?

Compared to your butt, a pinhead.

Have we gone mad?

Children, enough! Be quiet!

Why do I waste my time with you?

We all know you're doomed!

What'd they say on the radio?

Progress, the future...

Sounds cool, right?

You imagine robots, spaceships...

But what your feminist mother dreams for your future,

well, is a bit different.

A steady job in a factory, just like her.

Not exactly an Alitalia pilot!

A blast, right?

In short, doomed, as the teacher says.

School, work, everything is decided.

A straight line with no possible detours.

And yet...

SCANDAL IN MILAN

Sometimes the unexpected happens and changes everything.

Without warning.

CALABRIAN MAN ARRESTED NAKED DOWNTOWN.

Good Lord! Come here. I'll show you how to do it.

Come on, you don't need a Nobel Prize to do this.

December 19th, 1977.

The day my father died.

Alice!

So, these Americans from Jackson Corp sent an Italian

who at least we can talk with. He's so lovely.

He attended the works council meeting

and stood up to the union girls so firmly! You should have seen him.

And you, how was school?

Ali? Earth to Alice. How was school?

Terrific, Mom.

I learned a lot of interesting things today.

Listen, do you mind if this gentleman comes over tomorrow evening?

Who?

The new Italian HR guy. His name is Leonardo.

Poor thing, he doesn't know anyone here. He's from Apecchio, in Le Marche.

- Sleeping with the enemy? - Are you crazy?

He's not sleeping over, it's just a polite gesture.

And show me some respect because I work my ass off to provide for us.

Yeah, all on your own.

All on my own, exactly.

Sit properly.

I wonder what our life would be like if Dad hadn't died.

What kind of talk is that? You can't change the past.

You never talk about him.

Because there's nothing to say.

He was a criminal and was murdered like all criminals.

- That's it? - Yes.

End of discussion.

All right.

Have fun tomorrow,

I'm going to Jimbo's so you guys can relax.

But he's not sleeping here!

And Dynasty is on tomorrow!

MILAN - BUSSOLENGO

Hurry up, it's leaving!

Ah aha, crazy city

I stole my mom's camera, if she finds out she'll kill me.

I've also got hairspray and lipstick to freshen up St. Maria Goretti.

Milan adventure here we come!

Come on, lighten up.

I'll take your picture.

Okay. Stay still.

What's with that face?

We're not here to play tourist.

I know, in fact we're gonna go shopping now.

Remember my dad?

The one who got killed?

Yeah, he might not be dead-dead.

Santo Maria Barone is here, I saw in the paper. I'd like to see him.

Are you a relative?

- Yes or no? - He's her father.

- Do you have the attorney's request? - What?

You need the attorney's request.

I don't have time for that, I need to see him now.

Come on, Mr. Guard! Let her in, please.

Sorry, the law's the law.

Next in line.

Come on, move along.

Naj-Oleari store?

Alice, I was kidding!

Wait!

MILAN 1986 - 87

Vincenzo! The Kalashnikovs arrived!

Bring 'em up so we can shoot!

Come on, let these kids have a bit of fun, today we're celebrating.

Come up!

Forgive me, Don Carmine, my back is fucking killing me.

Put some Tiger Balm on it.

It's so nice to have you here.

Vincenzo, even your dearly departed brother is here.

Come on, Vincenzo, we're here.

- Did you see the gun? - What are you talking about?

Are you sure it's your grandma's house?

This is the address.

Who are you?

I'm looking for Lina Barone.

Who are you?

Alice, her grandchild.

- Us too. - Are we cousins? Whose daughter are you?

Santo's.

- And you? - Veronica Ciccone's.

He's not our cousin.

Follow us.

Wait for me here.

Get a move on!

Come on.

Granny Lina!

Granny, your granddaughter's here.

Granny Lina, your granddaughter's here, Alice.

Does your mom know you're here?

Then you shouldn't have come.

Eat.

I knew sooner or later you'd come looking for your family.

Alice!

Look who's here!

Alice! Is that really you?

Do you recognize me?

Silence!

The unexpected "no" vote

by Green Italy's Giannicolò Forcetta was decisive in preventing the approval,

thus sinking the plans for the new shopping center.

Wait, someone is coming out of City Hall now. It's Mr. Forcetta.

Councilor, your vote seemed to be a given,

why this change of heart?

First of all, my entire political career is based on honesty.

Regarding this vote, in the final stretch

Green Italy did not receive

the basic guarantees of honesty from the Salvo Ferraù consortium.

Isn't this decision a bit late in the game?

I made a 12 hour drive

because I was told we had reason to celebrate in Milan.

Now I wanna know...

I came with my children and grandchildren

to celebrate what?

A mourning?

We'll fix it, Don Carmine. It's just a misunderstanding.

It was a misunderstanding, Don Carmine, we'll fix.

But this damn Salvo Ferraù, The Damerino...

Where the fuck is he?

Don't worry, we'll find him.

We'll find him, Don Carmine.

We'll find him.

Bastiano, call Rocco.

You come with me.

Lil Alice, don't you recognize me? It's me, Rocco!

Last time I saw her she was a child.

- Look what a lovely girl you've become. - Yes, quite.

- Jumbo! - It's Jimbo.

- But Jumbo's fine too. - Whatever, now beat it.

Here. Take the bus, bye-bye.

I'll call you later. Not a word.

What a hottie!

Rocco.

Well? Let's go!

Mrs. Barone, you're putting me in a tough spot.

I know, and I appreciate the courtesy you are showing this poor girl.

She's been to hell and back to see her father.

Yes, but there are rules.

You have a son too, right Marshal?

Lorenzo, I think.

What grade is he in?

The... third grade.

Second.

Third grade next year...

if Our Lady is willing.

It's cell number 3.

You wait here.

Santo Maria, come here.

"Obscene behavior."

What the fuck were you doing naked in the street?

- I was with a woman. - A woman?

Asshole!

Listen to me carefully, Santo.

The Damerino has disappeared,

his wife Giuseppina isn't answering the phone.

When did you see him last?

- Last time? - We've gotta find him.

With all the money I spent to get him on the city council!

Your father and I have been waiting for twenty years

on this Malpensa Airport deal.

It's my chance to join the Santa.

Guendalina Barone,

the first woman to sit with the Mammasantissimas.

And if any vile bastard gets in the way,

I'll dissolve him in acid, so help me God!

There's someone who wants to see you.

Princess.

My name's Alice.

How beautiful you've become.

Come on, say something.

Why'd you let me believe you were dead?

Is that what they told you?

That's what I thought for more than ten years.

You think I can explain everything in one minute?

From inside this cell?

Did Mom ask you to do it?

Not gonna answer?

- Princess... - Alice.

Why didn't you look for me?

That's how your mom wanted it.

But not a day has gone by that I didn't think of you.

It's easy to say that now.

You should've thought of that sooner, when I needed you.

I did what I could, Alice.

I've always been there,

in my own way.

Even if you didn't see me.

It's not true. I don't believe you.

I'm telling you the truth.

Alice!

Alice, look at me.

I never forgot about you.

Never.

If you really cared, you would've fought for me.

Life...

Life is complicated, Alice.

Let's go, the Marshal's already been all too understanding.

Don't listen to what they say, I'm a good person!

Say goodbye to your father.

Wait, Alice! Come back!

You're all I have in this world, I need a favor,

but you mustn't tell anyone, especially your grandma, understand?

If you understand, nod your head.

You gotta be careful, if anyone finds out they'll kill me.

But don't worry, I know you can do it.

Do what?

Here's an address.

The keys to the apartment are hidden in a pot of roses.

Go there right away, you gotta clean it all up.

What does that mean?

As of tomorrow, we'll have our whole lives ahead of us.

- Papa loves you. - Let's go!

Papa loves you!

Am I doing this right?

Yes, perfect.

It was all delicious, by the way.

Your cooking is really...

Well, then...

I'm practicing my English, with these Americans...

Right, good thinking.

Well done, we shouldn't be afraid of progress.

That's what I always say, too.

- Hello? - Hi, Gabriella, it's Vanessa.

Forgive me, is Geremia over there?

No, they were staying at your place.

Damn it, they played us.

What do we do? Do you think we should worry?

Geremia, where were you two?

Where's Alice?

This is your dad's bedroom,

we never wanted to change it.

Do you remember it a little?

A little.

You slept here too when you were a child.

I used to sing you a lullaby until you fell asleep.

It was the best part of the day.

Do you remember?

Now go to bed, tomorrow I'll put you on the first bus to Bussolengo.

I don't want you to miss school or your mom will get mad.

I remember the smiles in this home.

Here everyone smiled at me.

Here we've all always loved you, Alice.

THE PRINCESSES...

The Princesses of the Enchanted Forest.

Nittu, what are you doing still up?

I was waiting for you.

For you.

Nittu, I'm still in mourning,

you know that.

How much longer do we have to wait, Lina?

The mourning period is over.

Even my brother would like to see you happy.

If only he could speak...

Whore!

What a blow!

- Alice! - Where the fuck are you going?

Keep it down.

Where is she?

Mamma, I couldn't stop her.

Beat it.

Get outta here.

We have guests.

- Was all this fuss necessary? - This wasn't the deal.

Deals are like shoes, sometimes they need mending.

Alice!

Alice, come out for Granny. Don't be scared.

Get dressed, I'm taking you back home.

Go on, do as your mother says.

Did she meet Santo?

She found him on her own.

Let's pretend getting close to her was just a mistake.

You make another mistake and I'll ruin you.

I've got you by the balls, Lina, we both know it.

Was him dying your idea?

We'll talk about it at home, I promise.

Answer me.

Was it your idea to say he was dead?

Yes, it was.

And I'd do it a thousand times over.

You are what you are only because I kept you away from him.

Why, what am I?

What am I?

Who am I?

Do you know? Then tell me because I don't know anymore.

- Who am I? - You're alive.

That day at the amusement park your father survived by a miracle

and you could have been hurt too.

These are criminals, Alice.

I always told you to stay away from them for good reason.

You're a liar, you ruined my life

and I'll never forgive you! You're not my mother anymore!

Come on, answer the fucking phone.

Ali.

Hello?

Praise the Lord! Giuseppina, there's no time to lose.

Santo...

Santo, I saw him in a dream.

He had the body of a cat,

but it was his head.

I went up to him and said,

"My dear Salvo, what did they do to you?"

And he scratched me all over my face!

Giuseppina, what the fuck are you saying?

Giuseppina, please!

Don't say a word to anyone.

Tell my mother The Damerino ran off with his South American mistress.

- Cheated on as well? - Better cheated than six feet under.

36 SORRENTINO AVE. 6TH FLOOR CLEAN IT ALL UP

I'll fix everything.

O Jesus, burning with love, I regret offending you.

Giuseppina, listen to me!

You gotta stay away from that house.

Stay away from that fucking house!

Giuseppina?

36 SORRENTINO AVENUE

What were we talking about?

Right, about love.

About the major fucked-up things it makes us do.

Things that are against logic, against the law,

against ourselves.

Just to be loved.

We convince ourselves that everything is perfect,

like in a dream.

But there's a small problem,

it just takes a second

and the dream turns into a fucking nightmare.