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NEVER TOO LATE FOR LOVE

Good morning, Mrs. De Rosa.

Good morning, how are you?

Fine. To what do I owe the pleasure?

I've come to give you some good news.

- Gabriella is getting married. - Gabriella...

My daughter, professor, don't you remember?

Of course! But it seems like yesterday she was a child.

Congratulations! You must be very happy.

I'm over the moon, professor. Look, I've got goosebumps!

- May I? - Go ahead.

I'm glad you told me, I'll make a note of the date.

You haven't made many changes over the years.

Why? It looks in decent condition to me.

I like it.

You might, professor, but it needs some work.

Gabriella wants to have children.

How long have I got?

The wedding's in spring, but there's a lot of work to do here.

I don't want to put any pressure on you, but your contract is nearly up.

And you're not giving me any warning?

It was a surprise to me too, believe me.

And you said so yourself. She was a child until recently.

TO LET

- Here you are. - Thank you.

- Bye. - Professor... your croissant.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Hello, Franca.

Astolfo, is that you? Are you okay? Is anything wrong?

No, I'm fine. How are you?

I'm fine, but we haven't spoken in three years.

You're right. I'm phoning to ask you something.

Do you remember I had a house back in my hometown?

Yes, I remember. What about it?

Well... you see, that house... Which part was mine?

Astolfo, when we split up

I sorted out all the papers.

It took me three days to explain how things stood.

I know, and I'll always be grateful. But the thing is...

I don't understand it, it's too complicated.

Right... the right wing, as far as the church square...

Wait while I write it down... yes.

- The right wing belongs to your cousin. - Marina.

- Maria! - Maria.

The left side, up to the priest's house, is all yours.

Good! And no one lives there?

It was empty twenty years ago. Are you going to sell it?

No, I'm thinking of doing it up...

for weekends away.

Thanks, Franca.

- Call me, if you feel like it. - Okay, bye, Astolfo.

And make sure you don't do anything foolish.

No, no, don't worry.

Professor!

Wait.

- I'll be off. - All right.

Come and see us when you miss your old home.

Thanks.

- All the best. - Thanks.

He's not croaked yet.

We'll need to keep an eye on him.

Of course, leave it to me.

It's open.

It's open?

Push it.

Push!

Push harder!

- You see? - It was open.

Are you... Astolfo?

Yes.

- Hello. - Hello.

Who are you? How did you get in?

This is my home.

I don't believe you.

I assure you, it's my home.

Wait...

- Are you the professor? - Yes.

I had no place to go...

- Did you break the door down? - I had to.

- You gave me a fright. - You're not the only one.

With all the empty houses in town,

you had to wander around and choose this one?

It's the best in town.

It's big, the chimneys draw well...

I'm Oreste.

Son of Giovanni, the smith.

We used to live here, in the back alley.

- Near the church, the red house. - I know the one.

So why aren't you in the red house?

Well, because...

My wife nicked it off me. She had a good lawyer.

I see. In these circumstances...

Think we didn't have furniture in here? It was full of furniture.

It's all in Geneva, can you imagine?

I do understand, I do.

But how long have you lived here?

Well, it must be about... six, seven, eight years.

I sleep on the sofa, I haven't touched your bed.

What about water and electricity?

You've still got water,

but they cut the power off ages ago, I don't need it, though.

- I'm fine as I am... - Couldn't care less.

What about the cracks? Are they getting bigger?

- The cracks... - Look over there.

They are getting bigger.

- And in here? - In here...

- Getting bigger. - Yes, look over there.

- This is the only painting left. - I know.

I sometimes give it a bit of a dust.

- Do you know who he is? - Who?

This is Astolfo, the real one.

One of my ancestors.

In the late 16th century,

he expunged Sarzanello Fortress

with only forty soldiers.

And they gave him this estate

that stretched from here as far as Castel San Pietro.

My compliments.

Then...

ever since,

we've always sucked.

What's this?

What's this wall?

It's always been there.

The priests have done this!

Is Father Agostino still here?

Father Agostino died ten years ago.

There's a young priest now.

- Young? - Young.

I'll tell him a thing or two!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Come in. - Thank you.

I'm your neighbour.

- The professor! - Yes.

Nice to meet you, I've heard a lot about you.

How come you've come back to our little village?

I'm here for a little holiday.

Well, you see, reverend, I have a problem.

I can't access the Blue Room from in there,

it should be here.

Of course it's here.

- Do you want to see it? - Yes.

This way, this way.

- Here you go. - This is it!

Isn't it magnificent?

Of course it is!

This is a meeting point for the young people of the town,

and you know how important that is.

- Of course, yes. - They play music, draw...

Then there's the choir, you must have heard of them.

- No. - They're famous in this area.

We're doing a tour of central Italy in spring.

Well done.

But you see, reverend, this used to be my living-room.

Okay, but...

There's nothing in there, it doesn't lead anywhere.

It was like that when I got here.

The Lord wished to make it a meeting place,

a place of recreation and regeneration.

We should all be proud of that.

Do you have electricity at home?

No.

That's not a problem then.

You go and stand on your balcony.

- My balcony? - Go on, go on.

Wait for me there.

What did he say?

The priests here are... advancing,

and they're gradually taking over the whole house.

- This one's worse than the others. - Yes, sure.

If we're not careful, they'll kick us out of here too.

Yes.

- Where are you going? - He said to stand on the balcony.

- What does he want now? - I don't know.

Be careful.

Catch this.

Just plug it into any socket.

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

We've been neighbours for three centuries.

At least he's given us some electricity.

Don't trust him, give me that.

There we are.

I haven't been able to sleep in Rome for years,

I hope I can here.

You will.

I slept so well here as a child.

There you are.

"Lovely stars of the Plough,

I never dreamed I would return

to gaze at you, as before, sparkling above my father’s gardens,

or meditate on you, from the window

of the same house I lived in as a child."

It's the same mattress though.

That's right.

Have you any jam?

- A biscuit? - Nothing.

We'll have to do some shopping.

Yes.

- Is the little shop still open? - Of course.

I'll go then.

We need to buy some stuff.

Bread, pasta,

cheese for grating, cheese for eating,

coffee, vegetables,

tomatoes.

And get me some...

crackers.

Not the wholemeal ones,

they're tasteless.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Give me three or four cucumbers, make sure they're not bitter.

They're not bitter, they're not bitter.

My daughter always says they are.

- Because you have to soak them. - Yeah, right.

So...

- Did they remove the plaster cast? - Yes, she's got a brace now.

- To wear all summer? - It can't be helped.

Until September they said.

In this heat.

- Poor thing. - What can we do?

- Fingers crossed. - That's right.

You'll be waiting another 45 minutes at least.

- But there are only two of them. - Precisely.

- Holy Virgin! - Why, have you got a lot to do?

Not a lot, but 45 minutes...

I'll do your shopping if you want.

I know what to buy, I was a chef.

That'd be great.

It's all written down here.

Here's 50 euros.

- Then what? - What do you mean?

I'll bring it to your home.

You know where I live?

This wine's good, not too strong.

Where did you get it?

I have friends.

These are Mantonico grapes.

They're really special.

They only grow around here.

They've only discovered them recently.

- Let's toast then. - Let's toast.

Life's not bad here.

The air's good.

Apart from the local government, which is...

what it is.

The townspeople are harmless.

The food's good, life's not too expensive.

You were right to move here.

Let's hope so.

- Good morning. - Good morning, here he is.

- I imagine you know one another. - Of course. Good morning.

Here you are.

This is your receipt,

and here's your change, eight euros.

No, you keep the change.

Thanks.

These tomatoes are the wrong ones.

We need them for a salad.

How was I to know? It wasn't written down.

We'll keep them for making sauce.

- May I? - Go ahead.

No, not that one! What the fuck!

Ask me first, right?

Only the small one works, for the coffee.

Yes, you're right, this one's broken.

It's raining in on us.

That's the gutter on the priest's parsonage,

it's broken and when it rains...

We're done for then, this is serious.

How can I cook on this?

Astolfo!

Carlo!

Astolfo, come down!

Astolfo, it's nice to see you again!

It's so nice.

How did you know I was here?

Everyone knows everything here.

You're looking very well.

I see time goes by

but you're still wearing the same shoes.

- How's Elga, your wife? - Elga was my second wife.

I got married a third time after that, to Ludovica.

- Do you remember Ludovica? - Yes, how is she?

I've no idea, I haven't seen her for two years.

- I'm sorry about that. - Why should you be?

- You were having an affair? - No, no.

Yes, but that's not the point, it was something different.

Not another, Carlo.

You still haven't mentioned my car.

- Do you like it or what... - It's beautiful.

Get in then, I'll take you to a restaurant.

- Right now? - Yes, come on.

Back home they're cooking...

Who've you got there?

Nobody, nobody.

Let's go.

- How 's your love life? - No women for me, Carlo.

- I shut up shop ages ago. - "Shut up shop".

What's come over you? You never shut up shop.

You open shops.

I remember you having a few girlfriends.

Clementina, the pretty one, for example.

- Clementina... - Yes.

I only gave her a quick kiss.

A nice big kiss.

I don't know.

Clementina's a good catch.

She owns a huge tobacconist's, it's impressive.

Gigantic.

Let's go and buy some cigarettes, then...

You can see her again.

See her again? Are you crazy?

You'll give us both a heart attack.

Two packets of unfiltered cigarettes.

Thanks.

- Well? - They didn't have any.

Pity, what about Clementina?

- She wasn't there. - Pity.

Can I tell you a secret?

I've met someone I really like

and this time I could get into serious trouble.

- You've said that 100 times. - No.

This time it's serious, because Ottavia...

is elegant, kind and "charmant".

It's very serious.

I haven't seen any other women for two weeks.

I haven't sent any texts, I haven't read any texts.

Two weeks.

Two whole weeks.

Let's say...

she has put up a fight.

But it's only right.

It's only right, yes.

They're already here.

- Who? - There she is, Ottavia...

and her cousin Stefania.

You know what it's like here, they bring their cousins along.

- But I... - Come on then.

Why didn't you tell me?

You wouldn't have come. Come on, let's go.

I went up the mountain for some fresh air

and I started walking in the woods.

It was a nice fir wood.

I was walking along and suddenly

I spotted a path on the left.

So I turn onto it...

As soon as I do...

- What do I see in front of me? - What?

A brown bear.

Looking me straight in the eye.

Spooking me out, with this huge head.

Oh God! What did you do?

There, how's how I saved myself.

That's what you have to do, because...

he sees the tips of your hands and thinks you're that big.

Why, do bears have bad eyesight?

They have terrible eyesight, fortunately.

He saw my hands.

And when he realised I was huge, he turned around

and lumbered off.

How did you know about this trick with your hands?

That the bear thinks you are huge?

- A forest ranger in a bar told me. - I see.

It's not true we waste our time in bars.

Bars can save your life.

- Cheers! - Amazing.

Shall we choose our fish?

- Let's go. - For you too?

- Yes. Thanks. - Let's go.

- Ottavia. - Thank you.

It's a true story.

He's told it hundreds of times.

- It's a nice story. - Yes, it is.

I'll have to tell it to my grandchildren.

- You have grandchildren? - Yes, three.

They come to my house every day.

I pick them up from school.

- I cook for them... - That's nice!

- Would you like some wine? - Yes.

- It's good. - Yes, it is.

You know, I wouldn't have come

if Ottavia hadn't insisted.

Carlo insisted too,

but they were right to because it's a beautiful restaurant.

I don't come to the lake very often.

- I prefer the seaside. - Of course.

But who has time to go?

That's right.

Are you very busy too?

I'm not busy at all, actually.

- You're lucky. - Yes.

Ten.

Well?

Well, is everything okay?

Everything okay? He kept complaining.

It's too dangerous to cook, of course I complain.

Let's sort it then, eh?

We'll buy a new kitchen.

Good.

Have you got the money?

No.

But we'll find it.

We have an oak wood,

we'll sell some wood.

Your turn.

Astolfo, let's forget it.

My feet are hurting.

It's this way, we're nearly there.

What's this?

The mayor's house.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Here, this is it.

Look at this.

But...

here it says Papal State.

This stuff is too old, it won't be any use.

It's still a document.

Signed and sealed, in black and white.

Tomorrow I'm going...

to the town hall to kick up a fuss.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

I'd like to talk to the mayor.

Just a minute.

Come in.

The professor's here. He wants to talk to you.

Don't let him in.

Tell him I'm not here.

All right.

I'm sorry, the mayor isn't in his office.

Do you want to leave that with me? I'll show him.

It's an original copy, actually.

I can make a photocopy.

Thank you.

Here you are.

When will I find him?

I don't know, try calling in.

Sooner or later...

- Thank you. - Goodbye.

Well, did you like Stefania?

Yes, I did.

Have you sent her a nice text?

No, why? What kind of text?

You're wrong not to.

- Send her a short text. - A short text.

I think that's going too far, I only saw her for an hour... once.

But remember

the thought of something you could have done and didn't

is a curse, you know.

You'll carry it around for the rest of your life.

Remember that.

"Kindest Stefania..."

No, I can't write that.

"Dear Stefania.

I've been wanting..."

No.

"Meeting you was..."

And then he...

lifted him arms up like this.

And the bear, who had bad eyesight,

was scared and ran away.

That's what you do when you bump into a bear.

Do you want some more?

- Yes, please. - Here.

I want to use the knife.

IT WAS NICE MEETING YOU STEFANIA

Grandma?

Can I have some ice-cream?

No.

Finish your meat first, Silvia.

I don't like meat, I want some pasta.

We'll have pasta tomorrow.

Eat this for now.

"Abstract from the temporary land register..."

You see, it was temporary.

Easy.

"For the property of Gaspare Trasmond di Collemancia.

Article 366.

Land in the Castellari area adjacent to that of Silvestre Amadio,

the heirs of Giacomo Renzetti and the highway."

That's where I let my brother build that row of houses.

"Oak wood in the Chiusa area adjacent to Francesco Sebastiani

heirs of Giuseppe di Teodoro, and the Piomba River".

- That's where your house stands. - Yes.

"Land in the Vasalvino area..."

Okay, I get the idea.

What shall we do?

Nothing, what can we do? This belongs to the Papal State.

150 years have gone by.

It'll do for the museum, but legally it's not valid.

Are you sure?

Of course.

Okay.

Let's try and light it.

- Good. - Well done!

Well done, Daniel!

I told you he was smart.

That's it then.

Will you have lunch with us?

We have the stove, I'll make some stew...

No, no.

Grandma's expecting me.

NICE MEETING YOU TOO

Your grandma won't run away.

All right then.

- But I'll have to let her know. - Go on then.

Just listen to that!

Every day.

Have a glass.

This family of mine

was a real disaster.

I'll never be able to live a normal life.

I'm cursed.

Why? You're such a nice person.

No, I'm not. I'm worse than the others.

Did you see what happened to that last property?

I'm cursed.

What have I got to offer a lady?

Which lady?

Yesterday, my cousin Carlo

introduced me to this lady.

A good-looking lady.

And today, after Carlo told me to, I sent her a text.

- And? - She sent one back.

What did it say?

She said she was pleased to have met me.

Couldn't be better!

No, no!

I was feeling fine,

I was just...

settling in.

Now what do I do?

Forgive me, but...

Do you like this lady?

- Yes, I do. - Well then?

I'm old, Daniel. I'm not like you.

I feel ridiculous.

I can't cope with a situation like this.

You're not old!

We're not old.

Look where we are.

We...

We're at the palace.

From here, we...

rule over the valley!

The woods,

the houses, the villages.

We rule over everything and we're not old!

But...

what has all this got to do with this lady he met?

It has!

Because we're not old, we're...

we're lions.

It keeps misfiring when I'm driving.

It stutters and stops.

The ignition contact breaker points need to be replaced.

- And the engine tuned. - Perfect.

What's up, Astolfo?

Come here.

- I... - Yes.

I sent her a text and she replied.

- Aren't you pleased? - No.

I don't want to get involved, Carlo. I told you.

This lady...

I don't even know her!

- And you don't either. - But...

She's Ottavia's cousin!

How long have you known Ottavia?

Lately Ottavia and I...

let's just say we've had some misunderstandings.

As soon as Mariella found out, all hell broke loose.

- All hell! - Now who's this Mariella?

Mariella has a real temper.

She can even be very cruel when she wants,

in one way,

but in the other...

she has a large income.

What do you care about that?

What do I care?

In eight or ten months I'll be broke.

I have a lien on the house and the car.

I'm sorry, Carlo.

Don't be sorry.

We're like the strings tied to a kite, we fly.

Talking about flying, Stefania...

You'd better get to work.

You'll miss your chance and you'll never get it back.

Get to work!

- Go looking for her, do something. - But where?

Where...

didn't she tell you anything?

She told me she picks her grandkids up from school.

In Torricella.

There's only one school there.

Are you hungry?

Who's the hungriest?

- Hello, hello. - Hello, how are you?

Fine.

- Yes, everything's fine. - How was your day, kids?

Fine.

No complaints.

- Were they good? - Yes.

- But Silvietta doesn't eat much. - Hello, Daddy.

The little monkey!

Hello. Kids, go and get ready, I'll take you home.

Ottavia's invited me to her home at the beach.

- When? - This weekend.

Mum, I've a cycle race on Sunday.

I've been training all month.

Eleonora's working, I told you.

It doesn't matter, that's fine.

I'll stay here and read. I'm happy.

- Hi, Mum. - Hi, Serena.

Come on, let's go.

I've got your schoolbag.

Come on, hurry up!

- How are you? - Well...

- Fine, I'm fine. - Are you tired?

No.

Bye, Mum.

- Bye, Alberto, Serena. - Come on, let's go.

- Bye, little ones. - Say goodbye to Grandma.

- Bye. - Bye.

Well, how do I look?

Like you're about to die.

You need to look more trendy.

- Pair of shorts, free! - Yes.

Let's carry on...

Which one?

The pink one.

No.

Pink isn't very virile.

Take both of them.

- Right. - Yes.

Then if you change your mind...

Right?

What are you doing?

Oh God, sorry.

I'm here to do some errands.

Here?

- What kind of errands? - Well, actually...

I came to see you.

That's very kind of you.

But I have to pick my grandkids up from school and...

Do you think we can meet up one of these days?

And go on an outing, we'll go to a nice place.

Yes, that would be nice.

To the mountains...

I used to go to the mountains with my husband,

so I'd rather not.

There are lots of other places.

Yes, yes.

Know where I'd like to go?

I know a little church in a tiny village, it's beautiful.

That's nice, we can go on Sunday.

I can't on Sunday.

Saturday? Or maybe it's too soon.

Saturday's fine.

- Great. - Will you phone me?

- Yes. Thank you. - No, thank you.

- Thanks. - Bye.

People come here to get their children blessed.

And animals too.

Once, when I was little...

my grandmother brought me here.

The church was full of sheep, dogs and cats.

There was an old man

with a bird in cage.

My husband worked hard all his life.

He used to say, "When I retire, we'll travel here and there..."

In fact, I made a list

of all the places I wanted to see.

But then...

Were you ever married?

Yes, once.

What happened?

My wife decided she was better off without me

and she left.

She's very happy, in fact.

- And how are you? - It depends.

Today though...

I'm really happy.

- It's a beautiful day. - No, it's not that.

It would still be beautiful even if it rained.

There are times

when a man feels the desire,

the need to start afresh,

to give a meaning...

- To... - Shall we go to the drinking fountain?

Yes.

Bye.

You've made pasta and beans.

- And left me out. - No, that's not true.

It is.

It's good.

I have a secret.

Don't tell me.

It's jowl bacon.

Yes, it's a bit fatty.

It's not fatty! You're never satisfied.

It's not jowl bacon.

There's something scented in here,

a fresh scent.

- Sweet cicely. - Well done.

My mother used it too.

- So she was a good cook too. - Yes, and yours?

I grew up with my father.

When I was ten, I was already cooking meat sauce.

I can imagine what it was like.

You imagine wrong, because everyone liked it.

Gentlemen, I'm going to take a nap.

I might just sleep today.

So please don't make a din.

We won't.

I have three close friends.

You've met my cousin Ottavia,

then Olga,

Mariagrazia.

Olga's a really smart woman.

We have the same tastes.

Do you ever feel...

you're on the same wavelength?

Identical.

Are you listening?

What are you thinking?

You're beautiful.

You're beautiful.

Don't, what are you doing?

People will see us.

There's no one around for miles.

No one will see us.

- No one will see us. - They might.

Astolfo.

Astolfo.

Astolfo!

Astolfo.

What?

You have to go and talk to the priest.

- The priest? - Yes.

- Why? - Come and see. Come on.

Where? What?

Come and see.

Astolfo.

There's a broken gutter up here, the water filters down the wall.

I was making meat sauce,

and now it's ruined.

Guys...

- Is that all you woke me up for? - Yes.

That's the gutter on the priest's parsonage.

For generations we've been saying,

"Repair that gutter, repair that gutter."

They say they will, but they never do.

It's been like that for 100 years.

But now...

If it's been a hundred years,

maybe it's time they repaired this gutter, right?

Let's make a complaint.

We'll find a good lawyer and send a letter.

- Right. - This is serious damage.

We can't carry on as if nothing was wrong.

Go and talk to him, and remember

he pinched your Blue Room.

Reverend, I'm sorry to disturb you.

No, come in.

I was listening to Schubert, an old passion of mine.

Yes, and I'm sorry to disturb you for a material matter,

but the parsonage's gutter is broken

and the water filters down my wall.

- And even onto the cooker. - Are you sure?

Of course, you can check for yourself.

We've had this problem for years,

but the boys have just reminded me.

They're nice boys.

But they're hardly architects.

But I'll come and take a look.

We've been meaning to renovate the facade for ages,

so don't worry, if the gutter is broken, we'll repair it.

When?

When we get the chance.

With the Lord's blessing we'll paint the whole parsonage.

It's a gem.

Look, mop under there too.

The sauce is ruined, what will we eat?

Pasta with butter.

With butter?

Spaghetti with oil and garlic then.

- And hot pepper? - Of course.

Well, what did he say?

It's all sorted.

In what way?

- They'll repair the gutter. - When?

Goodness knows!

Boys, this building is 500 years old.

What's a bit of water?

Why did you decide to come and live here?

Lots of reasons.

The fresh air

and because my roots are here,

then I was kicked out of my rented home.

Yes.

But you're here now.

Look how wonderful it is.

You're wonderful.

Thank you.

It seems all very beautiful to me now,

because you're here.

Look at this tree, I wouldn't even have noticed it.

Look how lovely it is.

Listen to the leaves rustling.

Yes.

I've had a lovely day.

Likewise.

Pity it's ending.

Do you want...

to come in?

Not for long though, it's late.

Yes, not for long.

I salute you, marshal.

I salute you.

It's a lovely film.

I'd forgotten it.

I've seen it a hundred times

but every time I watch it, it's like the first time.

It's getting a bit late now.

Of course, yes.

I've had a lovely day.

Likewise.

We've already said that.

Good night.

Good night.

Hello, Mum.

- Hello. - Hello.

Can you watch them on Friday too?

I've got a busy day in the office.

No, I've got things to do.

Why, what have you got to do?

- I'm going to the hairdresser's. - You've already been.

I want to go back.

Mum, who was that man?

What man?

The one who was with you in the mountains.

He's a friend. Why do you ask?

You were in the wood picking flowers with a stranger,

if you don't mind that's rather worrying.

We weren't picking flowers and then...

I don't think it's any of your business.

Grandma.

Isn't it true I can watch the TV and Enrico can't?

Grab your schoolbags, Mum's waiting for us.

Bye, Mum.

Bye, Grandma.

Bye, Grandma.

- Bye, sweeties. - Bye.

See you tomorrow.

Did you get a good look?

What's he like?

- He's... old. - Nothing strange about that.

- He might be a nice person. - No, I don't believe he is.

He wants to make his fortune.

With our money.

But why?

He's a teacher with a pension, he's from an important family!

Important family? They've been selling it all off.

He's broke, believe me.

Dad didn't have a penny when he started out.

So what? They were in love.

They're seventy years old!

The house is falling to pieces.

It lets rain in.

Now...

I've asked around, he's a respectable person.

But he left Rome because he was desperate.

The town's worst misfits are living in his house.

These people live outside of civilization.

They're behind this wall and I can hear them.

What do they do?

Play cards, drink, yell.

Blaspheme.

They are the Lord's children too,

but I wouldn't recommend them for my mother.

Come and see.

That's his car.

- Have you finished? - Yes, thank you.

Mum, he left Rome because he was desperate.

The house is falling down.

And he's living with the worst stragglers in town.

Don't exaggerate.

It's true, trust me.

He's out looking for money.

What's money got to do with it?

He has his retirement pension.

- I'm not stupid, I'm getting on. - Precisely.

You're aware of it.

Who told you all these things?

We asked around.

We went there ourselves.

Have you met him?

- How embarrassing! - No.

Mum, we haven't met him. But we're worried.

We didn't meet him, but we spoke to people around him,

in the next room even, and they said things...

that weren't very nice.

Mum, come on, wait!

Mum.

Come in.

It's lovely!

It needs some work.

- Have a seat. - Yes.

I can hear...

Who's that singing?

The children's church choir.

Only on Thursdays.

I came to tell you something that...

I'm sorry.

I've been thinking.

Maybe it's best we don't see each other again.

But why?

I don't feel it's right.

I like being with you.

But...

it's complicated.

I've even heard bad things about you.

I don't believe them, but that's not the point.

Bad things, from whom?

The priest...

What do you care about the priest?

Never mind.

No, it's just I don't think it's right.

I don't feel I'm ready for this, do you understand?

It's...

too complicated.

It's not complicated, it's simple.

You only have to look.

I beg you...

don't make things harder for me than they are.

Astolfo.

How are you feeling?

You have to buck up,

don't let yourself go.

Leave me alone.

Things are much better with Ottavia now.

We can go out in a foursome again soon.

Her mind's made up.

No, it isn't!

Women are like that.

That's life.

- Her mind isn't made up. - Don't insist!

Enough!

Who do you think you are? Cupid?

Who gets up in the morning and plans other people's lives?

Well, baron? How is he?

Not too good.

Give him some tranquillizers and fingers crossed.

Excellent! Who made this?

I did.

- Well done. - Thanks.

You put tarragon in it?

Well done.

Incredible.

I used to spend Christmas in this house as a child,

at Aunt Laurina's house, every year.

Where does that corridor lead to?

To the rooms.

- To the rooms? - Yes.

That's right.

It's true, it leads to the rooms.

Are they all occupied?

No, not at all.

May I?

- Go ahead. - Thanks.

Not bad.

Is there a master bathroom here?

No, it's down there.

Inconvenient.

Good evening.

Like hell it is!

No, don't close it.

What's wrong?

You like to gossip about your neighbours, eh?

They're my parishioners.

I have to give my flock advice.

Flock? Shame on you!

- Do you want something to eat? - No, thanks.

A glass of wine?

- There's some tiramisu left over. - Yes, here.

Thanks.

I gave the priest a piece of my mind.

There... well done.

You did a great job.

Never pit yourself against God.

He's not God!

Here we are.

This will do for tonight,

tomorrow we'll buy some more.

- Thanks. - What are you doing?

"I, the undersigned...

Astolfo Trasmondo da Collemaggio,

being of sound mind and body..."

What the fuck are you doing?

I'm writing my will.

Are you stupid? You're not going to die.

I can feel it.

What can you feel?

What are you talking about?

I'm doing it for your sake.

I'm leaving you the house,

then no one can kick you out of here.

You've lost your marbles.

Where are you going? Leave me a candle.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- I'd like to talk to the mayor. - He's not here.

Thank you.

You're welcome. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Here he is now.

Well?

No luck.

But I'll wait.

This square belongs to us all.

After what happened with the priest, we'd better go home.

There he is.

- The mayor. - The mayor? Let's go.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

I need to talk to you.

I'm pushed for time, unfortunately, but go ahead.

I want my oak wood back.

Your oak wood? I see.

Are you referring to plots 13, 14 and 14b?

No, let me explain.

That land was declared public land at least ten years ago.

Then the state sold it and I bought it.

It was all done legally.

All done legally? Look at this.

That land has belonged to my family for the last 500 years.

This is wonderful!

This is a Papal State document.

It's fantastic!

I tell you what, donate it to the municipal archives.

They'll really appreciate it.

The notification for those plots to become public land

was posted on the noticeboard in there for six months.

You had all that time to protest.

How can I read your noticeboard when I live in Rome?

Are you complaining?

Rome is a beautiful city, there's always a nice breeze.

- You... - Astolfo!

He's gone crazy!

Astolfo, what are you doing? He'll call the police.

Article 336, "assaulting a public official".

Calm down.

That got rid of him.

- I don't wonder. - He was scared.

We'd better go home.

The rogue.

- Well done. - Thank you.

I know Astolfo well,

he's a decent guy.

He's got lots of good points.

Yes, I know.

He's a kind, sensitive man.

I just didn't feel up to it, I have enough worries.

What kind of worries?

I sometimes close my eyes

and see my husband...

shaking his head.

Of course.

He'll need time to get used to the idea too.

It's just that up until now I've done everything right, so...

Go and see him.

Tell him about it...

Go on... go on.

Down with the mayor

and all the other swines in this town!

I could tell from his eyes he was scared.

No one will admit it here, but they're all on our side.

Right then, "Pour le roi et pour la France!"

Alé!

The Carabinieri.

- What? - The Carabinieri.

The Carabinieri.

Your ID, please.

I don't have it on me.

I'll go upstairs and get it.

Hurry up.

I'll check these in the car.

The little wretch.

I can't find it.

Here it is!

Here it is, little wretch.

Here you are, thank goodness I found it.

I was a bit younger in the photo, I had long hair.

- Let me see. - This is no time for messing about.

We've received a complaint against you,

against you.

So who lives here in this house?

I do, he does and they just come...

and go.

Did you register them?

No, why?

If they live here, you have to.

You have to register their names with the police.

I'll do so then. I'm sorry, I didn't know I had to.

Sir?

His residence is in Rome in a house where another family lives.

This one has a police record.

It expired 12 years ago.

Right then...

You live in Rome

in a house where another family is living.

And this expired 12 years ago.

- How did that happen? - You tell me.

And I see you have a police record.

Just little things. Everyone gets up to mischief when they're young.

Things are a mess here.

It won't do at all.

You assaulted a person,

a public official, you do realise that?

I'll talk to the mayor this time,

we'll try and get him to withdraw his complaint.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Thanks a lot.

Marshall, excuse me, what about my oak wood?

You can forget about your oak wood.

And gentlemen, make sure

you behave yourselves.

No making a racket and disturbing the peace,

people are complaining.

You go and renew your ID card.

- Yes, yes. - I'll remind him.

I'll be seeing you.

Let's hope not.

Thank goodness.

What a pain!

They know all our business.

What's wrong?

Astolfo, what's wrong?

- What's the matter? - How do you feel?

- What is it? - It's too high.

It's not good for you to lose your temper.

- The stew's nearly ready. - No, I've made pasta and beans.

He prefers it.

Astolfo, you need to calm down.

- Stay there and don't move. - Good.

You mustn't get too excited.

If it's the police, it's your fault your ID card expired,

because you're a rogue.

- I am? - Yes, you.

Listen who's talking!

Stefania?

Are you sick?

No, no.

I came to tell you something.

Do you mind?

NEVER TOO LATE FOR LOVE

Subtitles: Laser S. Film s.r.l. - Rome