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- You go inland towards the north,

almost to the Burmese border.

It's a mountainous area.

You can find some ancient stones up there

with strange shapes

that might have been made by human hands,

but the question is when?

Someone started some excavations about two years ago.

- You like your job, don't you?

- Yes.

And yet, can you imagine that

when I was younger my dream was to be a reporter?

- In a way, that's kind of what you're doing.

An archeologist is really only reporting on the past, huh?

- I guess I'm boring you with all this. I'm sorry.

- No, not at all.

I like listening to you.

- Emanuelle, did I ever tell you you are beautiful?

About five minutes ago.

- Oh, well, my memory may be going,

but not my eye for beauty.

I'm glad you decided to make the trip.

-So am I.

You made it sound so great, I could hardly refuse.

- Thank you.

And you're happy to be with me?

- What kind of a question is that?

You think I'd be here if I wasn't happy to be with you?

- I know, it's just that

sometimes you can be so unpredictable.

You like the way the captain is always looking at you?

- Are you jealous?

- Should I be?

- What about that blonde woman over there?

If eyes had teeth, by now you'd have been eaten alive.

- Oh, come on.

- For my taste, she has too many years and too many jewels.

But if you...

- Emanuelle, this must be our trip.

- Yes, Roberto, it's our trip.

The only trouble is,

Bangkok seems too near for comfort.

Please remember, you agreed.

I know. No commitments.

After Bangkok, we each 90 our own way.

- Neither of us is the type to settle down.

Life is too short to live more than one day at a time.

- Just be sure that every day is a good one.

- Evening, miss, sir.

- Good evening.

Two scotch on the rocks.

- Very good, sir.

- Was today good enough for you?

- It wasn't bad.

But I have an idea how we can make it better.

- Listen, Emanuelle.

Are you sure you can't come with me?

- Sorry, I got a job, too, you know.

- I know all - Shh.

Now, don't start getting sentimental, sir.

Bye, Roberto.

- Ciao.

"Welcome to a most gracious

and lovely visitor.

Prince Sanit."

- Welcome, miss.

- Thank you.

- Oh, no. No tip.

Thank you, miss. Very kind, no.

- Thank you.

- Ah, Miss Emanuelle. Welcome.

I hope you enjoy your stay.

- Thank you.

- I'll be glad to show you to your apartment.

1001, please.

Right this way.

Your key, miss.

- Thank you.

- If there's anything you wish, just call me.

- Thank you. That's just what I need, a bath.

They've told me that you as the king's cousin can help me.

I don't think there's anything

especially difficult about my request.

I just want to take some photographs of the king

in his everyday life and ask a few questions.

Prince Sanit, I know it wouldn't be the first time

you've helped a reporter with this kind of thing.

Maybe I should start from the beginning.

They told me in New York at the paper

to expect you'll want dollars.

Would a thousand be acceptable?

I'm afraid I'm not authorized to offer any more.

- Obviously, you know a lot about me.

You've done your homework, I see.

The Americans are the best in the world at compiling data,

but your arithmetic is a little shaky, I'm afraid.

- I understand.

You mean inflation has come to this part of the world, too,

and that a thousand dollars is not enough anymore.

I'm ready to discuss it.

- Please, allow me.

A woman in my company never has to light her own cigarette

or pour her own drink.

It seems such a pity to reduce our meeting

to dollars and cents.

Be yourself with me and everything will go a lot smoother.

Let's get to know each other better.

For the moment, I suggest you accept our hospitality.

- I think I'd like that.

Thanks for the beautiful flowers.

I appreciate your kindness.

What else has your hospitality to offer?

- First of all, I can acquaint you with my country.

It might help for you to know that the royal family here

has divine origins.

It goes back so far that today

there's an enormous number of descendants.

In the last 20 years of the 19th century,

one king actually had 80 children.

I wouldn't say they were all quite as prolific,

but they did all right,

and so did their children after them.

And since we consider all children to be legitimate,

the number of people in this country with royal blood

calling themselves cousins of the king is enormous,

like the number of canals.

- How about you? How close are you to the king?

- By birth, extremely close,

but on certain political positions,

as far apart as opposite poles.

And what's your feeling about Americans?

I'm crazy about them, especially if they're female

and don't want to talk about business.

I received a telex from my paper this morning.

They want to know how far along I am.

I think they think I'm wasting my time.

- Do you consider that your time with me is wasted?

- Oh, no! It's been wonderful.

And your city, it's fascinating.

Sometimes, I think that living here

is like living in another dimension.

- One must live every moment fully.

Don't worry, you'll have your photographs of the king.

I haven't forgotten that you're a businesswoman,

and that time is important to you.

- Okay. How much?

- Come along. You must learn to relax.

I'm going to take you to a place where they teach you

an ancient Oriental method.

But I won't spoil it by telling you any more.

I want it to be a surprise.

You'll see. You'll thank me for it.

- Prince Sanit has told me you were coming, madam.

Everything is ready.

- Thank you.

Do you speak English?

- Of course. It's part of my job.

- Do you like your work?

- Oh, yes, especially when my customers are like you.

- My name is Emanuelle.

- And my name is Gee.

You know, I really had no idea that you were so nice.

When Prince Sanit called,

he told me to expect a business lady.

-And you don't like business ladies?

- Maybe more than businessmen.

Some of my customers are really funny, you know.

At first they want to make love with me.

But after the massage, none of them can do it.

- You're very beautiful.

- Oh, no, not like you are.

With you, I forget that I'm working.

- Do you feel what I feel?

- With you, yes.

It's beautiful, isn't it?

- Just great.

It's very relaxing.

Can we see each other again?

- I'll be your very good friend.

Would you like that?

- Oh, yes. Very much.

What would you like to eat?

- Nothing. Just tea.

- Just tea? Why?

- I'm on a diet.

You try Oriental specialty?

- Depends what it is.

Ginseng ice cream.

- You ever taste? - Huh? No.

No.

- Um, I just have wine.

- Why? - Because I'm on a diet.

- Oh, miss, is there anything I can do for you?

- No, I don't think so.

- Anything you need, just call.

- I will. Thanks.

- Thank you.

- Come here.

Would you like a drink?

Go on.

Do you know how to dance like this?

- I had some trouble with the Jeep,

so I came back to Bangkok to rent another one.

Oh, Emanuelle.

You are impossible.

- And you're a huge bore.

- I'm sorry, but downstairs they told me you were alone.

- Is it part of your job as an archeologist

to go around so dirty?

No.

And I thought that stuff

about the Hindu hospitality was made up by the guidebooks.

I'm sorry, amore mio.

- Perfect. - You're gorgeous, baby.

- Thanks.

That's it. Hold it.

- Like this? - Right.

- They're over there.

- How did you meet a couple of American tourists

out in the boondocks?

I thought there were only natives Where you were going.

- They're the ones who picked me up

when the Jeep broke down.

I don't know what they were doing.

Maybe they're running dope. Better not ask.

They were very nice to me.

Jimmy!

- Hiya, Roberto. How are you?

- Fine, thank you.

Emanuelle and her friend Gee.

- Hi. - Pleasure.

- How do you? - You talk English, honey?

- Yes. - Hi, Roberto!

- This is Frances, my wife.

- Hello. Nice to meet you. - Emanuelle and, uh,

what did you say her name was?

- It's Gee, like "gee whiz."

All right.

Come along, Gee Whiz. - Come on, let's go.

Do you travel a lot?

- You bet. - They're real globetrotters.

"Globetrotters," Roberto.

- Oh, isn't he cute?

It's true, though.

Except for a couple of countries in Africa,

we've seen the whole world.

Right, honey?

- Right, sugar.

Come July, we just stick a pin in a map,

hop on a jumbo, and go to that place.

It's become like a tradition

while we got the bread to do it.

- You must love seeing new things.

- What we really like is buying souvenirs.

I don't think there's another collection

like ours in the world.

- How do you remember where everything comes from?

- Oh, we keep it classified, like in a museum.

Oh, honey.

Yeah, sugar?

- Remember the fight we had once over whether

that cute little bead necklace

was from St. Peter's in Notre Dame?

In the end, I was right, though, wasn't I, honey?

- You always are, sweetie.

- It wasn't a real fight, though.

We never really argue, do we, honey?

- Never.

- That's what makes us different.

We're both Republicans, too.

- It must be nice to get along so well.

- Oh, it is.

It's a blessing. I couldn't live without him.

I just can't understand how anyone

can go through life on her own.

I mean, here you are in a strange city

without a man to protect you.

- She likes it better that way.

She gets to do just what she likes.

- And why not? I wouldn't have it any other way.

- Just stick to taking pictures.

You see, it's not true

about Chinese girls having them sideways.

Oh, honey, quit that.

Good evening.

Good evening.

These are the friends I told you about.

- Friends of my guests are also honored guests in my house.

- Good evening. - Thank you.

That's nice of you.

Oh, honey, look at that cute little elephant.

Eh, it's too big to take home.

- You already know each other, I believe.

- Sure. Hi, Gee.

- Hello, Emanuelle.

- Hi. - Welcome.

- Hey, it's Gee Whiz. - Welcome.

- Come in. Make yourselves at home.

- Thank you, Prince Sanit.

- Oh, it's like that suite we had in the Hilton.

Remember, honey?

- Heck, yes.

Wonder what a place like this goes for

out here. - Can I offer you a drink?

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

- What is it?

- I don't know, but it looks good.

- Thanks.

- So, it's for tomorrow, then.

Only, you still haven't said what it'll cost, Prince.

- Emanuelle, I'm glad to see that you still have

so much to learn about Oriental men.

Don't you realize that you'll get much more

with your presence than by paying

an unimportant sum in dollars?

- Jimmy, honey, don't forget to write down his name.

He's a real prince!

You think we can get his autograph for a souvenir?

- Is the Italian the one who accompanied you

on your trip out here?

- Yes, he is.

- Imagine you must've had an interesting enough voyage,

but he's not really worthy of you.

I know the type.

My friends, I have a little treat for you.

If you'll come this way.

Oh, I love surprises.

- You're not like them. You're different.

You understand how to control your ecstasy.

You're capable of letting the pleasures of Eros

enter all your senses.

You live them with your entire body,

not just with those few erotic zones

Westerners concede to lovemaking.

I can make you cry out with pleasure,

but you must first give back that which you've been given,

and you do know how.

This is God's gift to you.

You know how to suspend yourself in a tunnel

where time no longer has meaning.

And when the moment arrives when your pleasure

is on the verge of becoming glorious pain,

then, only then do you permit yourself

that most sublime moment of all,

that which the French call "le petite mort,"

"the little death," and we Orientals call "the great ecstasy.“

- Welcome, miss.

Right this way. Come.

Everything ready. Everything.

You'll see. Everything ready.

- Don't tell me you were waiting for me.

-Ah, no. I mean, yeah.

Would you like a drink?

- I'd love one.

- You know, Emanuelle, I owe you a lot.

Through you, discovered a whole new way of life.

It's through you that I met Gee.

What a wonderful experience she is.

I never knew anybody

that could get you goin' the way she does.

- Yes, I know what you mean.

She manages to create the most fantastic sensation.

- You said it.

- What about your wife?

- Oh, she's gone back to the United States.

Ya know, last night kinda hit us both like an atomic bomb.

Evidently, we aren't made for each other after all.

That's right, Emanuelle, I'm gonna be stayin' on.

You see, I wanna look into the new horizons

I've discovered here.

- Good luck.

- To you.

- Here they are.

- Hi, Gee.

- Hello.

- Roberto. - Yeah?

- When do you plan on leaving?

- I'm not sure. Why?

- I'm just sorry they won't finish

the trip around the world together.

- And what about all the souvenirs in their big ranch house?

Where will they go?

- One of them will get custody.

- Prince Sanit promised to arrange

a great interview for me with a woman

who was the first lover of the king.

She lives in a temple up in the mountains.

Anyway, I'm sorry you're leaving.

- Me, too, but they've discovered some ruins

in the desert outside Casablanca,

and they want me to begin to dig.

Too bad, we might have left together.

- There you go being sentimental.

Just 'cause we're parting here doesn't mean

that we'll never meet again.

- No, it just means we have to say goodbye one more time.

We're good at it.

Japan Airlines announces the departure

of Flight 334 to New Delhi.

Passengers are requested to proceed to Gate 7

and to have their boarding passes ready.

Thank you.

- I'll see you soon.

- Let's hope. Ciao.

- Ciao.

Oh, my God. Why?

Who could possibly have done this?

My cameras, my pictures.

My passport.

Everything.

- I tried, but there were too many. Too many.

Against them all, it was impossible.

- What a great way you have to protect your guests!

- Miss, don't hesitate to ask if there's anything you need.

- No!

- You are not like them. - You're different.

You understand how to control your ecstasy.

You're capable of letting the pleasures of Eros

enter all your senses.

You live them with your entire body,

not just with those few erotic zones

Westerners concede to lovemaking.

I can make you cry out with pleasure,

but you must first give back that which you've been given,

and you do know how.

This is God's gift to you.

You know how to suspend yourself in a tunnel

where time no longer has meaning.

And when the moment arrives when your pleasure

is on the verge of becoming glorious pain,

then, only then do you permit yourself

that most sublime moment of all,

that which the French call "le petite mort," "the little death."

- You have to get away from here as fast as possible.

They're suspicious about your friendship with Prince Sanit.

They think you might be involved with him

in a plot against the king, his cousin.

- I want to see the prince. Where is he?

- Right now, he is in prison.

He'll most likely be exiled.

He's got a lot of friends outside the country.

You, on the other hand,

don't want to get involved in any of this.

Wouldn't be very nice.

- But where can I go? They even stole my passport.

- I'm sorry. I cannot help you.

We are professionals hired to protect the king.

You'd better talk to the local police.

- I'm just an independent journalist on an assignment.

I don't want to harm the king.

- You are pretty girl.

Do yourself a favor and get out While you still can.

Good luck.

- Thank you.

- Thank you, ma'am.

British Airways announces the departure

of Flight 134 to Calcutta and Katu.

Now boarding at Gate 1.

- Could you direct me to the immigration office, please?

- For what reason?

- Someone stole my passport.

- It's over there. Third door on the right.

- Can I leave my luggage here, please?

- Certainly.

- Thank you.

I want to see the official in charge.

Thanks.

Hello.

You're the only person who can help me.

It's like this.

I have to leave this country as soon as possible,

but my passport was stolen.

- I'm sorry, but there is nothing I can--

- It's terribly important.

I'm sure you can help if you want to.

You've such a friendly face.

- Me?

I have no authority. It's impossible.

- You mean you can't give me a pass

so I can get through the police control?

I've still got an hour left before the flight leaves.

We can do a lot of things in that time.

- I'll do it.

Yes, I'll give you the pass. Whatever you want.

Japan Airlines announces the departure

of Flight 334 to New Delhi.

Passengers are requested to proceed to Gate 7--

Emanuelle, honey!

- Hi! What are you doing here?

- Hi.

I've been staying at a friend's house for a few days.

You know, Jimmy and I have decided

we really oughta live alone for awhile.

C'est la vie.

Maybe he told ya, huh?

- He mentioned it.

- Listen, I'm going to India. Katmandu.

I wanna try new experiences.

I don't wanna be just an ordinary American wife.

Anyway, where you goin'?

- I'm going to Casablanca.

I thought I'd go and see Roberto.

He's working there.

I had some troubles with the local authorities.

- But never mind. We must be on the same flight.

I have to change planes at Delhi.

Oh, that's where I get off, too.

- I wish I didn't have to do

the second part of the trip alone.

- I'd like to stay with you, too.

Can't you stop with me in India?

- I promised Roberto I'd meet him in Casablanca.

And I had a lot of trouble in Bangkok.

I'd like to get as far away from there as possible.

Roberto was right.

You really are a woman who knows

how to take care of yourself, aren't you, Emanuelle?

- I never give up. Why should I?

- I wish I could be like that.

I really like you.

- You know, we won't get to New Delhi for a while yet.

I'll always remember you.

Do you think we'll meet again?

- Who knows? The point is to live the moment.

The future's not important.

It's the present. Only the present that counts.

- So much time gone to waste.

How stupid I was before.

- No, you weren't stupid.

You never thought about yourself, who you really are.

You saw yourself as others see you.

- I wish I'd known you earlier.

I have so much to learn.

- Just relax. I'll show you.

And that's the whole sad story.

It all happened so fast,

it never occurred to me to go to the consulate in Thailand.

You can't imagine my relief when I left Bangkok.

- I quite understand,

but you've had no trouble here in Casablanca?

- Not yet, but my entry Visa's only good for 48 hours.

Without your help, I'm liable to find myself

in a real mess again.

Don't worry, miss.

We'll do everything we possibly can.

Thank you.

- I'll wait for my father outside, Mr. Jackson.

As you wish, Debra.

I'm sure he'll be here any minute.

Bye.

- Bye, now.

Certainly, 48 hours isn't very much time

to get everything done.

However, I'll do my best.

If you come back tomorrow, at the very least

I'll be able to extend your visa.

Have you found a place to stay yet?

- No, it's the next thing I have to do.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Hey, wait!

Listen, can I talk to you a minute?

- Oh, you're the girl that was in the room.

- Yes. Maybe I can help you.

I couldn't help overhearing.

I've lived here seven years now.

My father's the American consul.

He's the one you should talk to.

If you like, I could arrange it.

- Thank you.

- Oh, it's absolutely no problem, honest.

He's always dealing with somebody

who's lost their traveler's checks

or had their clothes stolen.

Old men and fat ladies, usually.

It's not every day he gets to help somebody

as pretty as you.

Ya know, I always wanted to be a photographer.

When I was little, I got a camera for a present.

In one week, I must have taken over a thousand pictures.

- And then?

- Oh, it broke and I lost interest.

Hey, you're pretty famous.

I'm always seeing pictures taken by Emanuelle.

Thanks.

- By the way, my name's Debra.

Hey, listen, I got a great idea.

How'd you like to stay at our guest apartment?

- At the consulate?

- Sure. Dad won't mind.

The living room. Like it?

- It's nice.

- Come on, I'll show you where the bedroom is.

Bathroom, tub and shower.

You can use this closet.

And there's the bed.

- You can treat the place as if it was your own.

- Is it really okay? Are you sure no one is gonna mind?

- No. Why don't you rest?

I'll come back later.

You're very beautiful.

- Why, thank you.

I think I'll have a shower before I go to sleep.

- Tommy! You're back.

- Hi, Debbie. - Far out.

I want you to meet my friend Emanuelle.

This is Tommy. - Hello.

- And this is my father.

What's wrong, Dad?

- Excuse my surprise,

but when Debra told me she'd brought home a friend,

frankly, I was expecting a girl as young as she is.

- Dad can't adjust.

I'm still his little princess.

You know, Tommy's a very famous writer.

His books are translated into 12 languages.

To tell the truth, though, I find them very boring.

All that historical junk. Really heavy duty.

- Thomas Quizet, isn't it?

I've learned a lot about Ancient Greece

from reading one of your books.

You write very well.

- You see? I just said you were famous.

She even recognizes you.

- She's a lady with good literary sense.

- I'm afraid that Debra's decided

that comic books are the new American literature.

Now, what about a drink before dinner?

- With pleasure.

- This way.

- You know, David and I became friends

because he could make the best martini

this side of P.J. Clarke?

- Yup. - I'm beginning to think

that making martinis is a national sport.

- Dad? - Yes?

- Emanuelle's in a lot of trouble.

She got involved in a coup in Thailand

and they stole her passport,

and you've really gotta help her.

- Things really aren't that bad.

- Why don't you tell us about it?

- I must say the worst of it all was losing my cameras.

I'm so used to having them with me,

I feel naked without them.

- Now I remember.

You're the one who found the oldest man

in the world last year in Siberia.

It was a remarkable story.

- Thank you.

Mutual Admiration Society.

- No thanks.

- I'll see what I can do about your cameras,

only it may take a little while.

- How long?

My Visa's only valid for 48 hours.

- Well, that's not a problem, really.

I can get it prolonged as much as you want.

Talk to Mr. Baker.

- I'll go with you.

- I think you and Emanuelle will make a fine couple, Debbie.

- Debra loves to go out of her way for her friends.

But you must be very careful.

When she really likes someone,

she has a tendency to become terribly possessive.

Tommy can tell you something about it. Right, Tommy?

- What does he have to do with it?

He's prejudiced.

He doesn't even speak to a woman unless she has my approval.

- It's true.

Without her, I would have been engaged four times already.

- Don't knock it.

I saved you from a fate worse than death.

I've been smoking for a couple of years.

A Swedish boy turned me on.

He was here studying archeology.

- That reminds me, I know someone here.

- A man?

Yes.

- Fiance, lover, or husband?

- Nothing so specific. Just a friend.

That's as far as it goes.

He's also an archeologist.

He's supposed to be in charge of a dig not far from here.

They're excavating the ruins of an old village

out in the desert someplace.

- I'm not even sure I want a boyfriend any longer.

Oh, I have one now, but it's nothing serious.

- I like you, Debra.

You're a very good person.

And I really do thank you.

- When you get back we'll talk, huh?

- Of course.

- I don't believe it.

How did you manage to get here?

- By plane and donkey. It was child's play.

- Roberto, look at this.

- Interesting.

Emanuelle is an old friend of mine.

This is Janet, an English colleague.

- Just a colleague?

- Well, uh...

- Don't tell me you got engaged.

- Why? Have you got something against that?

- No, not at all.

It's the greatest news I've heard in ages.

- Come here.

If only you knew how much I missed you.

Must be the hot desert nights.

That's not true and you know it.

What do you need me for?

You've got tea and crumpets now.

- Why didn't you tell me you were coming?

- Would I have found you alone if I had?

- Oh, come on.

Janet's the kind of woman who has to believe

she's in love to sleep with a man.

- Roberto, you're a liar.

- Okay, okay. But you weren't here.

- Well, if you like, I'll leave.

- No. What are you saying?

You can stay in our tent.

It might be interesting.

Well, now you have lost your cameras,

you don't have an excuse to disappear.

- Look, you know it's never an excuse.

- Darling, I don't want to change the subject,

but we're leaving tomorrow for a trip into the desert.

At least, that's what you said.

- Oh, that's right.

Why don't you come with us, Emanuelle?

There and back will take about a week.

You can take pictures with my camera.

- With pleasure. - But I'm not quite sure

Janet will approve.

- Oh, she won't mind, will you, treasure?

- It's all right if you say so,

but at least you could have told me

you were expecting somebody.

It's a question of respect, don't you think?

- Relax, treasure. I'm not kicking you out of bed.

- Don't worry, I can sleep outside if it's a problem.

Anyway, I'm exhausted.

Sand in the carburetor.

I'm afraid this will take awhile.

Who are they? Thieves?

No, they are Tuaregs.

Don't worry, they won't hurt us.

- Look, I'm not gonna wait out here.

I'm gonna see if I can go with them.

I'll get back on my own.

Come on, Janet. Come with me.

- Hey, hey, hey. Wait.

You're not going to leave me alone.

- Why not?

- Roberto!

- You're not jealous, are you?

- Wait a minute!

We'll tell you all about it!

- No, no, no, no. I don't want to know.

I'm not old enough for that kind of thing.

- Welcome back.

Hi, Debbie.

What a pity. I was just going out.

Why don't you go say hello to my father?

Is that the guy you were looking for?

- Oh, yes, it is.

- Why don't you introduce me?

- I'm a friend of Emanuelle's.

- In what sense?

- In what sense? We go to bed together.

I'm being paged. Bye.

You're gonna stay a while, aren't you?

- See you tonight. Bye!

- Thank you. You're fantastic.

- It wasn't such a big deal, believe me.

- And this, too!

I thought I'd never see them again.

I adore you, David.

This means I can get back to work now.

- At the moment, you look even younger than Debbie, hmm?

- Because I'm happy.

I'll never be grateful enough to your daughter.

- You know she likes you very much.

It's understandable.

You're really quite out of the ordinary.

Alive, so free, so different.

And Debbie can feel it instinctively.

- She craves affection.

- She has such unexpected changes of mood.

It's like a continuous struggle between humility and pride,

enthusiasm and apathy.

- Sometimes she acts like an adult, at other times a child.

- I say it's because she spent most of her life by herself.

Perhaps things will change when she feels more secure.

This certainly isn't the ideal place for her.

- I hope to return to the United States within six months.

You know, Debbie's mother died in childbirth.

- And ever since, you've drowned your sorrows in this.

- Liquor's a man's best friend.

- Is drinking your only pleasure?

- Generally, yes, I'd say so.

Might be different if there were more women

in the world like you.

- Take care, ma'am. He's a smooth talker.

- Don't listen to that one.

He may be a good writer, but he's a pain in the ass.

I have a feeling you're flirting with me.

- I don't know if it'd do any good.

I'm getting long in the tooth.

You're not old at all.

- It's not really a question of age, Emanuelle.

David is tired, and so set in his ways

he doesn't believe he can change.

But I'm not giving up hope.

One day, I'll bring him back to life, despite himself.

- It won't do any good, my friend.

When you get beyond a certain point,

you don't have what it takes to start again.

It's unfortunate, I know,

especially when you meet a girl as splendid as Emanuelle.

- And so you'd rather continue your slide into alcoholism.

Good reasoning.

- It's a mystery how you two can be friends.

You're both so different.

- I know. Tommy's got enthusiasm, curiosity,

intellectual vitality.

I'd probably turn into a fossil without having him around.

Right, old buddy?

- And also we've been friends so long by now it's a habit.

- A friendship like that is really invaluable.

You're both quite lucky.

- You wanna join the club?

What do you say, David?

Shall we initiate her?

- Mm, of course.

You can count on us for the rest of your life.

- To friendship.

- Yes, to friendship. - To friendship.

- Roberto, I want to talk to you.

- What?

- We're not engaged anymore,

and the truth is we never really were.

- I won't miss it.

- And I won't miss you, for that matter.

I've got a lot of catching up to do.

You know, I'm almost 30, and in all my life

I've only made love with three men.

- Oh, really?

I remember a certain night in the desert.

- That was something different.

It was kind of an experiment, right?

- In here.

No, not that.

I never show anything until it's finished.

- You're very talented.

I like your work a lot.

- Honest?

- I never say anything unless I really believe it.

At least not to the people I like.

Why didn't you tell me you paint?

- I was afraid you wouldn't like it.

- Why?

- I don't think I'm any good.

- It's time you learn to be a lot more self-confident.

You have to believe in whatever it is you're doing.

- Don't you ever wear a bra?

- I burned it.

- You know, I dreamt about you the other night.

We were walking in the rain, getting soaked.

Then I slipped and almost fell, but you caught me.

You won't go, will you?

- You know I have to leave for my job one day.

But why think about it now?

It only spoils it.

For all I know, my next assignment might be right here.

Debbie, let me tell you something.

Your lack of confidence comes from yourself

and you're the only one who can fight it.

- Do you really care?

- Of course, I do.

- Why?

- Because you're generous, sensitive, and young,

and I think you deserve a better deal from life.

- I wanna be like you.

- Then stop worrying about what kind of person you are.

That just ties your mind up in knots

and doesn't leave room for much else.

- You always seem to know what you want.

- I learned a long time ago to protect my freedom,

to make my own decisions, and live my life

the way I want to live it.

Yeah, sure.

You make it sound so easy.

It is.

All you have to do is put your mind to it.

I wish you wouldn't leave me.

Wow, are you negative.

Come on, Debbie.

Even if I do leave, I'm not going to abandon you.

We'll still keep in touch.

Anyway, where can I go without my passport?

- Hey, get in! I'll give you a ride home.

- Oh, hi.

Oh, that's great. Thanks a lot.

Well, look who's here.

I didn't know your girlfriend likes watching.

- Stop it. I don't consider that funny.

- Why not? Come on, join the fun.

Come on.

How do you like to get your kicks, huh?

- Don't touch her. Leave her alone.

- Why? You think I'm going to rape the slut?

She'd love to be fucked, unless she prefers women only.

- You're disgusting, Roberto.

- Yeah, I'm disgusting. So is she.

God, I hate lezes.

- Get out.

You're stupid and vulgar and you don't understand a thing.

- Eh, go fuck yourself.

- Don't take it like that. It's not worth it.

When they don't understand, men overreact.

They always have a habit of attacking

when they feel threatened.

Roberto hates you because I love you, Debbie.

That's better.

You're much prettier when you smile.

It's all so new and fresh.

I feel full of tenderness. I've flipped for her.

- Only because you've never met a creature

like that before in your life.

80 natural,

so uninhibited.

You're experiencing a very special emotion.

- I still love men.

I don't know how to explain it. This is different.

- Debbie loves you, too, you know.

You're everything to her:

a gentle mother, a sensual and loving friend,

and she craves the warmth and understanding you give her.

- Sometimes, she seems so fragile to me.

- Don't let her fool you.

By nature and instinct, she's very, very strong,

and very immature.

- What shall I do?

- If you ask me, one doesn't experience

real emotions often enough.

You want my opinion?

When it happens, let yourself go with it,

but don't let it get out of hand.

Then it becomes dangerous.

80 never forget that it's all a marvelous,

enjoyable, stimulating game, but a game, nevertheless.

Ah, your film. Good.

I'll drop them off at your office in New York.

- Thank you. And thanks for your friendship.

You know, I would have liked to have gone to bed with you.

- I thought about it, too.

- Then why didn't we?

- Who knows? It wasn't the right time yet.

Maybe we'll run into each other again someday.

- Huh. I'll be waiting.

Good bye.

- But why?

Why don't you want to come with me?

Listen, I really don't understand.

Before, when you went off the rails,

I bet you managed to keep your head,

but not now, sweetheart.

All for the sake of...

What's got into you?

What is it?

Are you bored with men?

What is she for you? The forbidden fruit?

It's...

It's not a matter of physical sensation.

But I don't expect you to understand.

- That's great.

You are in love.

Wedding bells and all that shit.

Look, Emanuelle, don't you understand that it's impossible?

It's absurd.

- I know.

In fact, I really don't know what I wanna do.

Goodbye, Roberto.

- Emanuelle, will I see you again?

Okay.

- You like it?

- It's wonderful.

Do you really see me like that?

So strange, mysterious.

- It's from New York and they want me

to go to Paris as soon as possible.

How can I manage without a passport?

I think I have to talk to your father again.

How long did you have it?

- It came with the cameras.

Are you mad at me, you know, for hiding your passport?

- No, I'm not mad at all.

You should know me better.

Mind you, that doesn't mean I'm not wondering

why you gave it back.

- Maybe I'm growing up.

...To New York, now boarding at Gate 8.

Will passengers holding tickets on Pan American Flight 667

please proceed to Gate 8?

- I'll never be separated from this picture.

I promise you.