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Alice... Irene, it's her!

Thanks.

What are you waiting for?

Alice...!

My daughter!

It's not possible...!

Please don't thank us, we were just doing our job.

You did a perfect job...

even if I didn't help you much.

I had my fears, my anxieties, I hope you understand...

I'm not always so clear. - I understand.

If you'd called us at the start. I almost forgot...

These belong to your daughter.

What did they do to you?

In a few days you won't see any marks, you'll see.

No, leave it, I'll do it.

Irene... The journalists are here.

Come in dad.

There are journalists at the gate and I can't get them to leave.

Not a word! - They'll be on the balcony next.

We'll never get rid of them. - No...

I'll take Alice away with me. - Why do you complicate things?

Know what I'll do? I'll dry, get dressed and talk to them!

Alice's tired, wait till tomorrow. - I'll see what I can do.

I'm late... Alice and your mother? - They're upstairs.

Is Alice unwell? - She's scared to come down.

She doesn't want to eat then? - I don't know.

You finish it.

Aren't you eating dad? - Yes, I'm coming.

Irene.

What's wrong with her? - Nothing, she's just tired.

Let me bring the tray in. - Don't spill it...

Tell her it was Umberto who sent the flower, don't forget...

He wanted to see her but I told him to come tomorrow.

Ciao, Alice...

How are you today?

I've brought your dinner, Umberto sent the rose.

I brought you a little present...

Alice?

Why don't you talk?

What's wrong?

Alice?

Why don't you want it? Here, open it?... I'll open it.

I even liked the box, here.

I don't know if you'll like it, take a look. I really like it.

A present? Buying me presents now?

What about the ransom? You wouldn't pay it would you...

You were great, you held out for over a month!

How do you know how it went? - You think I didn't hear them at night?

I heard them through the wall: 'That scrooge won't pay... '

And they were ready to cut me into pieces...

All that to get you to pay! - Calm down, Alice.

Me, your daughter! What if the police hadn't arrived?

You prefer money to me, I hate you!

Don't be like this Alice. - Leave me alone!

Look, that's her. - Who's she?...

The woman who was kidnapped. I swear it's her.

She looks better than in the photographs.

Could you help me please? - Of course.

I can't, it's broken.

Maybe it's stuck.

It's broken.

Alice?

I said it's broken.

A bit closer to your daughter.

Thanks for coming commissioner. - Good morning Engineer.

Sit with us. - Thanks.

Listen, please stop, there's no need for more pictures.

What the hell!

Our bedrooms are in there, because we need to sleep as well.

Don't blame us, the public has a right to know what's happening.

And we have to pay for it...

Haven't we been through enough?

We are only doing this to stop you hounding us!

I hope tomorrow we can all walk around without being harassed...

...photographed, followed or stared at like lepers.

I'm sure life will return to normal in a few days.

I hope so.

You still have marks around your wrists, did they take them off?

No, never. - Could you move at all?

No, they chained me to the bed.

How did you eat? - They spoon fed me.

For other necessities? - Have some discretion!

I'm sorry but... - It's okay.

One of them looked after me.

That's enough!

They had your daughter for a month, just a few more minutes.

How did your jailer die?

Ms. Valerio is not going to answer that question.

When we broke in Torrisi started shooting at us.

Did he shoot first? - He let off one round...

I was forced to return fire so I shot him. I had to shoot...

...to ensure Ms. Valerio's safety, She didn't know what was going on.

I have to hide it, if they see it they'll shoot me.

What's wrong?

Don't worry...

Nothing's going to happen, just tell them the truth!

We care for each other, I didn't know it was a kidnapping.

I care for you!

She played no part in his death.

Try to forget it ever happened.

I'm busting my balls. - Quiet.

She might hear. - Let her hear!

Have they got the money or not? - They've got lots of it.

I'll make him spit the money out, or I'll cut her to pieces!

He'll pay for his daughter.

You're going to write a letter to your family.

Write...

'Dear father, I hope to see you soon, but my life is in your hands. '

Write!

Come back to bed Irene. - I couldn't sleep...

It's the best time to water them.

Don't use all that pesticide. - No, I know my flowers well...

I know how to heal them...

They're easier than humans.

A few more days and it'll be like before.

It's all so simple for you. - Irene.

Tell the truth...

You never accepted Alice?

We agreed not to talk about it. - Yes, years ago...

But now... let's talk!

Have you forgotten? - What did I forget?

I've always cared for Alice...

Didn't we agree to forget all that? Since that first summer.

You know I'd do anything for you, for Alice, the girls. Anything!

What are you doing Cecilia? - Will you brush my hair?

Yes.

I want hair like yours. - Why?

We don't look alike, you have grey eyes, thicker hair, smaller mouth...

...and your nose is different. - Who is prettier?

Come on, tell me!

It's me, even daddy says so!

Dad loves me more.

Do you remember how to say carrot in Spanish?

Fanajoria?

Why don't you eat? - I hate that fork...

Why don't you feed me?

I'm not in the mood today. - Why?

Why?

'Orchinus Orca', how many copies have you got? You lent one to me.

I didn't lend it to you, I gave it to you...

That's my copy. - Want to hear something strange?

I had a copy of it when they kidnapped me.

...I'd reached this point. I think it's quite boring.

You're crazy. - Yes, crazy...

It seems Etruscan! Here, it's too much effort.

You're a beast. - Of course.

Actually, you're a monster.

That's you.

I told you to stop earlier.

I'd like to know what the hell's wrong with you today?

Instead of watching me, why don't you help me?

Why don't you leave them alone instead of tormenting them...

...with your clippers. Let them grow in peace.

I learn something new from my plants everyday...

Maybe they help me to grow old.

Stop acting like a child. - Why?

If I were a plant you could cut off my finger, my hand, or my tongue!

Could you? Why don't you do something for me?

You only care about your plants!

Stop it Alice...

Shall we go back inside? - Inside? Can't you see how I am?

Don't you want to understand? - Of course I understand...

It's you who doesn't understand. You can't go on like this...

Your father's also very worried.

I don't care, don't mention him again...

You don't know what they did to me when I was their prisoner!

I've never told you this, but when I was your age...

I saw a man being killed. What I mean to say is...

...I saw him die. - I didn't see anything...

When the police opened fire I...

...closed my eyes! Then I turned around and...

...kept my eyes tight shut! Like this...

With my eyes closed!

I don't remember now, I hope it's the right road...

I only came here once with the police.

Yes, I remember this part. Go on, but drive more slowly.

Go straight on, I'm sure of it.

We should be close.

There it is! Do you see it?

Are you sure? - Of course.

Calm down.

Force it open.

You're crazy. - What are you scared of?

I'm not scared.

This is where they lived, I could hear them next door.

Poor thing.

I can't keep it together.

No, stay back.

Why?

What's wrong my love?

My love?

I'm sorry, I can't...

Wait a few more days. - I shouldn't have taken you here.

Come on.

I need to be left alone, wait for me in the car...

I won't be here long. - Okay, I understand.

What are you doing? Queen of the rain!

I'm going to San Laucanco to get the house ready for September...

We haven't been there much since aunt Esther died...

Do you want to come with me? We can spend some time together.

Do you want to? - Yes! Let's go straight away.

Look mother, you just say whatever comes into your head...

Not everything, some things should remain a secret.

Then you realise you haven't said what you wanted to say...

So you can start over again, just say it differently!

Am I going crazy? - No, I don't think so Alice...

You're just confused, you're still in shock...

...and a little exhausted.

Don't honk the horn, I'll open it. It brings good luck, I know!

It's so nice here! Come forward mum.

I won!

Let's stay here forever. - What was I telling you?

San. Ann Franco is the best place in the world...

But you never listen to me. - I want to stay here forever.

Will you sleep with me tonight?

No, I prefer my room. The pendulum in the clock helps me sleep.

I know I'll sleep well here...

These beds have a different smell.

Do they still clean them in the old way? Like aunt Esther did?

Go and unpack.

Alice, where are you?

Alice, respond! Don't be a child.

What is she playing at?

You really scared me.

You look so beautiful...

You look good in black.

Are they your clothes? - Yes.

From when you were younger? - Yes.

They're beautiful.

Come on, put it on. - No.

Show me. - Okay then, why not?

I stole it from your grandfather, I heard it was quite scandalous...

I ran out of places to hide it.

Stop this treasure hunt, that bell is covered in dust.

What are you're looking for? - Maybe you can tell me?

We've got so much time, why do you have to pull it out?

I don't even remember owning half these things...

Some I've never seen before. - 'To Irene, from Carlo'

Who was Carlo? - Can't I have any secrets?

No, only by knowing you can I know myself.

What do you expect to find?

No, not that. Leave it. - Just a moment, let me see.

What kind of place is this? - You don't know it, it's Pompeii

Pompeii?

I didn't know you'd been there.

Was it when you were separated from dad?

You never were a good photographer, was your mysterious companion good?

Of course, he was very good. Do you disagree?

Don't you like them? - You aren't in them.

He didn't take pictures of people, he had a preference for things.

Put them back Alice.

How did you get back with dad?

Your father came looking for me, we started going out again...

He, the photographer, was always away on shoots.

What was his name? - It's not important.

You've become strangely indiscreet; During that time your father and I...

...discovered we were still good together, so, at the end of winter...

...you were born.

Help me take this off. - Sure.

I'm so hungry. - Me too.

It's a bit tight isn't it?

Wait, the zip.

The catch...

All done.

Do you still make love to dad? - What kind of question is that?

Do you see me as that old?

No bread? - Still the same!

Dad isn't here to shout at me; "You must eat cheese with bread"...

He doesn't know when to stop! - Aren't you exaggerating?

Why are you still angry with him?

If you've something to say, tell me now and be done with it...

He did everything he could to help you.

Relax, I called him earlier; we've made the peace.

He might come and see us.

We have guests Alice.

Didn't you hear me? - I heard you clearly...

I wanted to finish this, I made it for you.

Did you make it? - Enrico!

What a surprise.

I was invited by your daughter.

We're always happy to see you. - Me too...

I'm sorry I came empty handed, I wanted to bring my new book...

It's on China but it's not ready, the copy I saw looked incredible...

I can dedicate a copy to you? - You should dedicate it to me...

They never have time to read. - Alice!

There isn't much to read, they're photography books...

Mine, of course! - Are you a good photographer?

She's something.

You're a better writer Lucio, take it from me.

You've got the right to judge. - With some intelligence.

My camera! Please...

I want to write a story, can you help me?

Let him catch his breath...

He'll be all yours for two days, show him upstairs...

Take up his luggage, while I prepare something cool to drink.

Did they come today? - I don't think so.

It's always the same; if you don't do it yourself...

The job never gets done!

I heard you talking about me! - You silly girl...

We didn't even mention you.

Why that face?

Don't you know we only ever talk about the same old things?

...Memories, books, friends, summers we spent together.

Which reminds me...

Your father still knocks me because I never won at Via Reggio.

Lucio, you always want to be the centre of attention...

...but you never succeed. - What should I do?

When a man lives alone he gets bored...

You see, when I go out, I like to play the fool!

This way? - No, not that way...

Unless you want to explore the mountain?

Coming here has been good for Alice.

This is a homage to Alice, Alice in Wonderland!

Where's the mad hatter?

He's not talking.

He's a big one! I can eat him. - No.

Want to know how to kill a rabbit? You hit it on the head...

Then you skin it...

I'm good at it, want me to show you?

I used to compete with my cousin, I wouldn't spill one drop!

Give it to me.

You're an idiot! - What happened?

It was a joke, she took it the wrong way.

Alice, wait!

I haven't run like that for over twenty years...

I thought I was dying.

I deserved it...

I'm sorry, it was a stupid joke.

How can I get in? - You don't, talk from there.

Why were you so scared?

Did you think I really wanted to kill it?

Or were you upset the rabbit would leave wonderland?

Are you sure no one cares about me?

You said so earlier. - Me?

I was joking, you take everything so seriously.

I'm sure if something happened to me no one would care...

I could even die. - You're so fixated...

First you think the rabbit's dead, now you talk about your death...

Why are you scared to talk about death? - What do you care?

Come on, let me in. - No...

You're wrong, I'm not afraid. - Look, I believe what you say...

I also thought about death when I was a kid...

...but it's pointless.

No, Sometimes death is necessary.

Why did you say that? - Because I killed him...

If I don't talk to someone...

Come.

What do you want to tell me?

If I kept you tied up like this for days, you'd hate me, right?

Wouldn't you despise me with all your strength?

I don't know. - You'd hate me enough to kill me...

I did it, I killed Michele, the one who tied me up like a dog!

He said he cared for me but I killed him, do you understand?

I haven't told anyone.

Calm down, I'll help you.

Are you playing? - I'm coming.

Would you like to play Lucio? - Me? No way.

Why not? - I'm useless.

There's no champions here, besides, I'm no good either!

You're crazy, after a meal and in this heat?

Don't insist, he doesn't want to.

Very well.

What shall we do? - You play, and meet us at La Santa.

La Santa? - We'll meet at La Santa.

What is it?

I'm all yours.

Loser pays for the drinks. - That will be me then!

Is it Barberra? - Of course.

I'll start.

It's too far. - No, it's fine.

The bill please. - Bravo father, hit the bottle...

His contribution to socialism. - Your father enjoys bowling.

Sometimes you say things...

You forget, Grandpa Paolo was bowls champion of the railways.

Alice is always joking, she likes a joke.

Democracy's got nothing to do with it, you blamed your father.

You're too kind...

I said 'socialist causes', not democracy.

I was only joking.

Where are you taking us? - It's a surprise.

Shall we make the peace Alice?

It's incredible.

I knew you'd like it.

Come and have a look. - I don't like those things.

You have little curiosity.

Do you feel sick? - No, I probably drunk too much.

To work.

Out of the way! - Do you prefer to photograph dead things?

You're still here, out of the heat. Don't tell me you were praying?

You're fascinated by the mummy. You know, if Irene could, she'd...

Enrico! ... she'd take it to bed with her!

What is it..? It's you.

Why did you tie me up? It hurts. - See, just seconds and it hurts.

Sure it is!

You think a person can recover with the passing of time...

It's not true! - Untie me.

First you must listen to what I've discovered these last few days...

I'm listening.

I've always called you dad. - Right.

From now on I want to call you Enrico, like a friend.

No, I don't understand...

A father should also be a friend to his daughter...

Is this what you want to say? - No, it's not that...

I'm sorry Alice...

We've spent eighteen years together...

When you were a little girl you ran to me when I came home...

There wasn't someone else. I've seen you growing up...

My worries... All this means nothing to you.

To me it means a lot...

I'm hurt, I don't need you here.

A cup of tea? - No thanks.

Who's winning?

Try to guess.

Hello? It's you Umberto...

Yes, I'll call her now. One moment.

Umberto is on the phone, he can't remember the way.

Tell him to wait by the dead trees, I'll meet him there.

Okay.

Wait by the dead trees, she's on her way now.

The queen... - You'll be out of breath later...

I want to introduce you to Umberto. - Let us finish the game.

You've already won. - Excuse me.

Come on. - I'll be back soon.

These are the dead trees, they have a sickness...

A fungus that eats them inside causing them to suffocate...

My mum says they'll be extinct in fifty years...

I wonder if it's true?

Aren't you bored, here with us? - No, I'm resting...

I need to.

And you?

I've discovered things. - What?

There's Umberto.

What have you discovered? - That you were mother's great love.

And dad may not know it.

You think so? - After dinner come to the attic...

Don't let them see, I want to show you something important.

Brake!

This is Umberto. - Umberto, the famous Lucio Garbi...

My father's best friend.

Alice tells me you're from Spain, why are you studying over here?

These things happen!

Right.

The universities are better here. - What do you care about that?

Here, you're free to do whatever.

I found the remains of nine people.

There's the head, it's covered in plaster.

The teeth are well preserved.

As they were in death. - A man and a woman.

A man and a woman...

Possibly husband and wife?

I'm tired, I'm going to bed. - Wait till the end, we'll all go...

I have to go to Matatoio tomorrow. - Matatoio?

The usual stuff, but you can stay as long as you want.

Yes, it's a good idea, I'll stick around for a bit...

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

I don't know, I'm not on form.

Where's Alice? - She must be out with Umberto.

If you're leaving early I'll say goodbye now.

We'll meet again in Pavia? - Of course.

Tomorrow you can tell me if you were happy to see me.

Bye Lucio, I'll wait for you. - Bye Irene.

Drive slowly. - Why didn't you wake me?

It was your father's idea. - You weren't going to say goodbye...

I'll accompany you to Matatoio. - Very well.

What's wrong? - We were going fishing.

Umberto go fishing by yourself, Lucio, come and get me later!

What are you doing?

I've been looking everywhere.

Let's go.

What's this story of yours? - Naturally, it's mine, but...

...don't read much into it, I like to add things to it.

Sounds like 'Gone with the Wind'.

Don't be an idiot, listen!

Haven't you had a great idea, get distracted, and then forget?

You force yourself, but you can never remember it...

But you're certain it's hidden in your brain!

I get it at least twice a day, this isn't a literary problem.

It happens to me with people; I look for someone sat next to me...

...or someone I've seen once, who I'll never see again.

God, what a mess!

Lucio...

She's telling me her problems, they're serious but I can't help.

It's not true, I was trying to find out if he's been to Pompeii.

The water's clear tonight...

Come closer, you can see the bottom.

Stop it, stupid!

Look over there.

What is it? - Now, I'll throw you in.

Vittorio, let's try here, it's usually a good spot.

Look at all the fish. - The net touches the water...

...it makes contact and they jump into the net.

See it jump! - It escaped.

It happens.

There's a big one. - I don't see it.

You this one? It's a eel, would you like to be one?

No. - I'd change places anytime.

It's me.

You've got to go tomorrow...

I'm sure things will change, Alice needs to find her peace...

She doesn't need more problems.

Will you visit us in Pavia at the end of the month?

I promised Enrico but I don't think so, I may go to Frankfurt.

Get yourself checked out, I can see you're not well.

I smoke too much, I'll quit in Germany.

Where are you?

Have you seen Alice? - They left half an hour ago...

They didn't say anything? - They've gone to the beach...

They'll be back tomorrow. - Thanks.

That's enough driving around like idiots.

Let's leave the car and grab a drink, then we'll go back home.

No, you promised me. - I promised to bring you here...

What more do you want?

I'm looking for someone. - I've known that for a while.

Please, Umberto.

This is the piazza I want. - What is this family problem?

Here it is...

You've tormented me with this, I'll explain, but not now.

Wait here.

Do you know where Dr. Garbi lives? - No.

Is the porter around? - No, he's helping upstairs.

We're ready, pull it up.

It's fine like that, slowly.

Is Dr. Garbi at home? - No, was he expecting you?

No. What time do you expect him? - I couldn't really say...

He can be gone for days. - Days? He was with us yesterday...

I know he's coming back for work. - Are you Ms. Valerio?

I've worked for the doctor for twenty years, pleased to meet you.

Where can he be? - He left this morning...

He didn't even unpack, he might be leaving again tonight.

It's such a mess here.

He took a few things and left. Didn't even drink his coffee.

It must have been urgent. Did you try his office?

No. - Call it, they might know.

Do you want the number? - Yes, thanks.

Here it is...

That one. - Thanks.

Dr. Garbi, please.

Okay, pass me his secretary.

Could you tell me where I can find Dr. Garbi?

Thank you.

Did they tell you where he is? - No, they don't know either.

I'm going down to see my friend who's waiting for me...

I'll be right back.

I still don't know. Can you go for a drive and come back later?

For how long? - I don't know.

Do you have other commissions? - Commissions?

I'm not your driver! "Take me there, wait for me here, come here... "

All this and I don't even know why? I'm through with all of this...

I don't care how this all ends, understood?

I never believe you like this and I don't need convincing...

I'm sorry! - What is it?

I wasn't expecting this...

Since we last met you've been seeing underage girls.

What are you talking about?

Alice!

I'm going. - She's a friend's daughter.

Of course. - Please stay.

No, I don't like threesomes. Call me tomorrow.

I'll take you. - No, I know the way.

Now it's your turn, get dressed and leave.

Is this your famous first book?

Are these your photographs? - Yes.

You're a discreet photographer, I bet you weren't alone?

No, now get dressed. - Who was with you?

Please, Alice. - If you weren't alone...

What does it matter? - Tell me who you were with?

I'll tell you; you were with my mother.

She has the same pictures in her book...

As if they are too precious, like they might get destroyed.

Okay, I was with your mother.

Why do you keep coming back to this story?

You only love antiques, tombs and dead people but you brought me alive!

Have you gone mad?

You came here to tell me this rubbish?

Yes...

Even if you aren't my father, I want to stay with you as long as I can...

I don't care to know. - You're completely crazy.

What do you want to know? - There's only one way to find out.

Alice.

Alice, wait!

Stop! You can't get past.

Stay back!

Subtitled by Bertie Buncle May 31st 2008 for Cinemageddon.

Edited and synched by Liersvlaaitje