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Attention

-What a pain! l'll never learn!

-Come on Monica,

you'll manage. Let's try again.

(Monica reads in Latin)

No! Of course l meant this newspaper! This is front page material.

Yeah.

This is a settling of scores between two rival gangs.

They killed them like dogs while they were coming out of a caf�.

Yes, that's a good headline.

Good. l'll dictate you the article as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Did you see...? Ma'am, did you see anything? -No, no.

You, sir, did you see anything? -No.

Two comees, please Miss.

Did you speak with headquarters? -Yes.

They'll call us back with the information we asked for. -Very well.

Hey! Miss, our comee!

No! Of course l meant this newspaper! This is front page material.

This is a settling of scores between two rival gangs.

(Caf� Hope)

Did you know them? -No. We don't want to have anything to do with it.

Thank you.

What are you doing in my car? -lt's raining, get in. l have something to tell you.

About this story? -Yeah, of course.

Come on, let's go. -Yes, where to? -Straight ahead.

Dyke!

Go until the end, then take a left.

Where are we going?

Stop here.

Here's the last mortgage payment. l've paid it om.

Livia, my dear, this is 15 million lire. How did you do this?

l earned it mama. It wasn't hard.

So tell me, when will you move in? -Daughter, l would come tomorrow,

but your father says that it's too nice. He wants to die where he was born.

How's Alberto? Why doesn't he ever come by?

lt's been so long since l've seen him. He could keep in touch from time to time.

lt's his work, mama.

This time he was away in the Orient for 6 months. He's on the plane right now.

He left last night. It's a 22 hour flight. He'll arrive tonight.

You're happy to see him again? -Yes.

This time l missed him more than usual.

Well, l have to go. -No, stay a little longer.

No, l want to go get some fresh fish for dinner. Alberto really likes it.

What?! Where can you buy fresh fish on Sunday?!

ln Fiumicino. l ordered it yesterday. -ln Fiumicino?!

Come on! You're going to drive two hours to go get fish?

Bye, Mama.

Mama? -Monica! Oh you're here? -Of course l'm here.

Damn, what class! -You weren't at Federica's house?

No, we've been studying in my room since 2. You didn't realize?

What time is it? l left my watch in the kitchen. -lt's 6:10.

Mama, do you feel alright? -Of course, why? -You look funny.

Why did you only set two places?

Come here treasure, l have to tell you something.

Your father will return tonight and... -Yes, l know. So?

So, l want to ask you a favor.

You're old enough to understand certain things. -What things?

That your father and l have been apart for 6 months and...

l would like to be alone with him.

You've been to Federica's lots of times, why not tonight?

You mean sleep over? -Why not?

That way you'll already be there to start studying early tomorrow.

lf l'm not mistaken, you have exams ne_ month. -Ok.

Good evening Ma'am. -Hi Federica.

Wait a minute Federica, l'm coming with you.

Bye. -Bye dear.

Alberto!

You're here, you're here! It's been so long.

l'm so happy! -You look beautiful.

Your eyes are a little watery. Do you have a fever?

l really needed to see you again!

Oh, my dear, you're the only one l want! -Livia... l'm tired.

The trip was so long. l don't even know if it's day or night.

l don't give a damn.

l only know that to look at me once is enough for...

l'm afraid you've forgotten that... -That we don't make love anymore.

You know that this is the way things are.

l was thinking that after so many months...

Nothing has changed.

lf there's no sex between a man and a woman, there's nothing.

Don't talk nonsense.

Then why did you come home?

Livia...

You don't know how much l longed for this moment.

To see you again... and Monica...

Come, dinner's ready.

What a wonde_ul table!

Where's Monica? -She's sleeping at a friend's tonight.

What, tonight? Really?

She had to study. She has to take the exams soon.

l'm sorry Livia, you've prepared a wonde_ul dinner

but l'm not hungry. l've already eaten on the plane.

l will keep you company if you want.

What? What do you mean you don't know anything? You're crazy!

Who would you have ever met over there?

l saw them come in, they asked for 3 vermouths... any kind.

Then they were shot when they left.

lt was only an excuse to be with you.

Do you know what l said to myself while you were talking on the phone?

''l must have that man at any cost.''

Livia...

ls this your house? -No, it's Nilda's.

Who is Nilda? -One of my friends.

The one who taught me how to be a dressmaker. She thinks l'm very talented.

And she helps you pay the rent? -Why do you have so many questions?

l'm a journalist. It's a habit. -No, she doesn't pay a thing.

l came here because the house has been empty for years.

lt's a squatted house. And she doesn't care.

You'd like Nilda. She's cute and has a heart of gold.

You must be rich. -Why would you think that?

No, it was just an idea. -l have a reporter's salary at the newspaper.

Ok, but in my opinion, you must have money in the family.

You can see it in your skin.

Where do you live?

Now it's you who's asking too many questions.

Listen...

l don't know if... if you want, l can give you some money.

l'm not whore at all! Didn't you see? l have a job!

Well, l'm sorry.

However, if you really want to give me something...

The more you give me the better. -Let's say... 20?

Let's do 50.

l need it. l want to open a dress shop.

lt's true.

What's wrong, Livia? -Nothing.

l'm sorry.

l don't want to see you sumer because of this situation.

There are a lot of other things in life that can make up for other deficiencies.

For example, l have a job that excites me.

You have your dress shop... a beautiful house, a daughter.

What are you trying to say?

That you have to be content with what you have.

Most importantly, that you have a lot of things.

Yes, maybe you're right. You can't have everything.

Papa!

Hi, Monica!

Let me look at you. You've changed a lot.

You think so? Really? -What have you been up to? Lots of things.

l wouldn't know where to start. -Are you ready for the exams?

l studied a lot. And l broke up with Andrea.

He was too young. -Now do you have someone else?

Yes. He's the same age as Andrea, but much more grown up.

His name is Giovanni and... that's enough for now.

Did you sleep at his place last night? -No, l was at Federica's.

Are you telling me the truth. -Of course.

We studied until it was late, then l stayed at her house.

Didn't you want to see me again after so many months?

lt was mom who begged me to sleepover.

She wanted to be alone with you. She was so excited.

Monica, l want to tell you something, her behavior has really surprised me.

l was thinking about it all night.

How could she have forgotten that we've been sleeping apart for years,

that our relationship is completely dimerent.

So, she jumped you? -Yes.

She was shivering like she had a fever.

l almost had the impression that she was out of her mind.

Nothing has changed between you, Papa. -Absolutely not.

Monica, your mother and l... -You don't have to explain it to me.

l know how things are.

Seeing that we can speak openly,

l've never forbidden your mother to to have other men.

lf that would make her happy.

Ok, but if there's nothing between you anymore, why don't you seperate?

lt's not true that there's nothing between us anymore.

l really care about your mother.

When l'm away, it's nice to know that l have someone to come home to,

a wife... a daughter.

lt's a dream l have, a recurring dream.

While you were gone, l think mama was with another man.

l knew him too. He was nice and about your age.

And she went to bed with him? -Yes.

But it didn't work out.

Now she only talks about her Jaguar. -She bought herself a Jaguar?!

''The new car smell, the dashboard, the hum of the engine, the chrome...''

Sometimes it sounds like she's talking about a lover.

l'll go make you some comee. -l brought you a gift from the Orient.

Thanks Papa!

Hello? -ls that you sir?

Who's speaking? -lt's me, Graziella. -Graziella.

Graziella who? -You don't remember? l introduced you to my cousin, Ersilia.

Ah! Yes, Ersilia, now l remember.

You were the one with the red hair? -No sir!

Last winter you took us away to Ladispoli.

Sorry, Graziella, but l don't remember that.

Don't you remember scolding me?

Oh, Graziella!

That's what l was telling you sir. It's really me.

Why don't we speak less formally? -l can't manage that, l'm in awe of you.

Listen, shall we see each other again?

l have things to do today. -Come on sir.

l'm here at the usual bar.

Very well, but in a few hours.

Ok, then l'll wait for you.

Thanks, Monica.

Thank you Ma'am. l'll call you as soon as we're ready for the second fitting.

Goodbye. -Thank you.

Anna! -Yes?

Please accompany Mrs. Corsi to the door.

l'll be up in the omice. -Yes, ma'am.

Goodbye Mrs. Corsi.

Can l help you? -ls the boss in? -Yes, come in.

Anna. Have a look. -Excuse me a moment.

Yes, ok. Finish it with a cut. -What are you doing here?

Hi. -You get to work! She's upstairs. Go right ahead. -Thank you.

Oh, it's you? Come, Sit.

l came looking for you because l'm Iooking for another girl.

l don't require a lot, but l won't compromise on certain things.

l ask for punctuality and a commitment to your work.

l like you. -Ma'am, you just met me.

Don't worry. l read people quickly. You'll do fine.

You'll start tomorrow. 5 days a week from 9 to 5 with a half an hour break for lunch.

Saturday until 12. l'll pay you 800,OOO lire a month.

No pension plan and no unions. l work like this, Ok?

Ok, Ma'am.

Maybe one day, l'll buy myself a dress at your wife's shop.

Did you know that l'm engaged? -Congratulations.

To a young man. He has a lot of money and he's very in love. As long as it lasts...

However, if l was with you, l would always want you. l like you so much.

ls this why you called? -No. -So why then?

l wanted to surprise you.

The kind you like: a little bit of makeup, but all sex.

But, it's expensive.

Are you sure there won't be any trouble afteM/ards?

Don't worry, l know what l'm doing.

Her name is Maria. She's trustworthy so you can relax.

Let's say 200,OOO, but try to put it in her purse when she's not looking.

Tell me the truth, what do you get out if it?

l'm happy to do a favor for a friend.

Here's the address.

lt's a quiet place. It says ''AA2'' on the doorbell.

lt's a little street in Nuovo Salario. There's no doorman.

She'll be waiting for you at 2pm tomorrow afternoon.

Are you Maria? -Yes. Please, come in.

ls this your lovely apartment? -No, it's not mine, it belongs to a friend.

Come to the kitchen. l made comee, but it got cold.

lt doesn't matter.

l made it again. It's ready now.

How much sugar? -None, thanks.

ls the comee just for me? -Yes. l don't drink it. It makes me nervous.

Where do you live Maria? -ln Mandrione.

Ah, l know that area.

l was there as a journalist, when there was shooting.

Many years ago.

No! No.

ln the other one.

Alberto, is that you? -Yes, it's me, Livia.

Hi. -Hi. -l called you at the newspaper, but you weren't there.

No, l was at the publisher's to talk about my book.

Hi. You smell like pe_ume. Is it Mama's?

Yes.

White, dry, Sauvignon.

Thanks, dear.

Delicious. Is it someone's birthday today?

lt's always a celebration when you're here with us.

lt's unbelieveable that you don't like oysters, Monica.

Tell me, who did you get these from? -Certainly not from your Mother.

lt's useless. What can l do? l just don't like them.

Alberto, today l got some fabulous silk from China, you know?

l have the samples in my room. Will you help me choose after dinner?

Of course, dear.

Excuse me. -Wait. Letizia, go open it. -Yes, sir.

So, l finally have the pleasure of meeting Giovanni.

You have to see if he's ok. Intimidate him.

You're a famous man, papa. He reads all of your articles in the newspaper. -lmagine that!

Excuse me.

ls this relationship between you and Giovanni serious?

Sorry, papa, but the way you say things! this ''relationship'', ''serious.''

Why don't you just ask me? You want to know if l've slept with him.

lf you wanted to, you could inform me...

lf you really want to know, the answer is yes.

2, 4, 6, T, 8... 10 times.

Ciao Giovanni. Good evening, ma'am.

Papa, this is Giovanni. -Good evening. Pleased to meet you.

Pleased to meet you, Giovanni.

So, we're going to go. -Of course, treasure.

Goodnight. -Good evening. -Bye, Papa. -Bye.

What time will you be home?

l had an idea for the cover of the book.

The publisher's ideas were good, but...

they weren't that convincing.

So l was thinking l'd design it myself.

Something very simple.

So, Dr. Merighi, let's talk about Oriental culture.

Which countries are you referring to in your articles?

Japan, India, Indonesia... -The Far East. -Exactly.

Where did this interest in the Far East come from?

You see,

here in Europe, and above all in Italy...

we don't have a clear idea about this thing called the Far East.

That which fascinates me about these countries,

is their abilty to remain in step with the rest of the world.

though remaining radically connected to their e_raordinary ancient cultures.

When l'm living in these countries, l continuously discover interesting things.

So your ne_ book will have a journalistic quality?

l don't really like labels.

And this roaming around the world, couldn't it be seen as a type of escape?

lt's dimicult to say whether it's an escape, or a quest.

Or maybe a little bit of both.

When l'm far away, the only thing l miss are my books, and naturally, my family.

Good. Dr. Mereghi, at what point has technology...

You're right, it looks Oriental. A Chinese water color, or maybe Japanese.

lt also goes with the book's philosophy.

Excuse me, director. -l'll be just a moment.

So you like it? -You know what? It's even rather sexy.

That will be good for sales. Congratulations.

Ah! Who did you dedicate it to?

To Livia, huh? -Can l use your phone?

l think you're asking a little too much. Are you trying to steal my job?

ls there a messenger free? l'd like to send a package.

''Livia Fashion''

ls Mrs. Merighi here? -Yes. -l have a package for her.

l'll take it and give it to her. Thanks.

Anna, tell me if this is ok? -Show me. -Yes, it's ok. Call the lady for the fitting.

Ma'am, this package came for you.

Thank you.

Yes?

There's a call for you, but the caller won't give a name, shall l connect you?

Yes. -Hello. -Who is this?

lt's Maria. Damn, that's annoying! Who's your secretary?!

You didn't want me to call you on the phone, but, l didn't tell you my name.

What is it? -l'm free tomorrow afternoon. What are you doing?

lf you want, we can meet at the same place, around 2.

Around 2? -lf you feel like it.

Ok, see you there at 2. -Bye. -Bye.

Come on.

So, ma'am, what do you want me to do?

You know.

What l already told you. He'll be here in a few minutes, you'll see.

And then? -Then when he leaves, we'll go back to the shop.

What about you? -l'll be over there.

l'll be ashamed if you're there. -No!

Don't worry. Pretend like l'm not here.

Relax.

Hi.

Hi. -l'm Tiberia. Maria's friend. She couldn't come.

You don't mind, right? Or do you? -No.

lt's not that l mind, it's...

lt's just... -You were expecting one girl and you found another.

Yeah. -But, you'll see. l know what to do.

She has a high fever, 39.5^c, and a rapid pulse.

Mama...mama, can you hear me?

Mama, please. Answer me.

Alberto. Alberto.

He's here mama. He's here with us.

Here, give her these sedatives.

There's nothing physically wrong with her. Just manifestations of her emotions.

For now, give her these sedatives to help calm her down.

Then, when she's feeling better, we'll choose a more specific treatment.

Thank you.

Here you are.

Good. Call me in a few days and Iet me know what's going on.

Thanks for everything doctor. Good day.

How's your mother? -Now she's asleep.

What did the doctor say? -He said it isn't serious and gave her a sedative.

Of course. You always do things the easy way, right?

l don't understand, what do you mean? -Papa, don't be a hypocrite.

Do you think that mama doesn't know that you see other women?

How do you know that? -The other day l heard you talking to a woman on the phone.

At least you could have the good taste to tell them not to call the house.

Did you tell your mother? -Don't worry, l'm not a sneak.

You're already bored, right? -No, l'm ok.

lt's beautiful here. -lt seems like you want to leave.

There's nothing to do. Once again, you're tired of being with me.

lt hurts.

You feel for me only when we're far apart.

Livia, you're obsessed with the idea that only sex could keep us together.

But, that's not true.

lf it would serve you to stay another week, or only just one day,

l would do anything, l would do everything, l swear.

As soon as the goods arrive, you'll have the money.

Don't worry, our deliveries are always on time.

Goodbye. -Goodbye.

l'm sorry to make you wait, treasure.

l'll be back in a little while, girls. Take care. Goodbye.

Goodbye ma'am. -Goodbye.

Finish there. -Ok.

Here. -What're these?

They're the keys to an apartment. -An apartment?

What am l supposed to do with it? -lt's yours.

Mine?! What do you mean? What are you talking about?!

Now listen to me,

this is between you and me, your father doesn't have to know.

At first l bought it for your grandparents, but, they never moved.

You know what they said to me? That it's too nice for them.

Now l'm sure that they'll always stay in that rat's nest.

So, l don't see why we shouldn't use it.

Mama, are you serious? -For now, you can go there to study.

Then, maybe, one day you could go live there.

With Giovanni, or with whomever.

lt's ideal for two people.

You're fantastic!

When can l go see it? -Tomorrow afternoon, if you want.

Good day Antonio. -Good day miss. Here's the mail. -Thank you.

lt's a beautiful day. -Yes, thanks.

Papa? It's the mail.

Thanks.

l'm going back to study. -Good.

''l'll wait for you at Nuovo Salario at 4pm, a friend.''

Where have you been? You look like you've seen a ghost.

Hurry, we're late, they're waiting.

Listen Alberto, about the problem between the Vatican and the South American bishops,

until now, no newspaper has sent a reporter to assess the local reaction.

Do you feel like going?

To South America?

You can approach the subject any way you'd like.

lt's the only continent that's missing from your collection if l'm not mistaken.

l just got back from a 6 month long trip.

Now all of the sudden, you're asking me to leave again just like that.

Franco, can't you send someone else?

Of course, l can send the religion expert, or the Vatican reporter, or the sports person,

But, l want to send you.

Listen, Franco... -Your wife is on hold. -Tell her l'll call her later.

Franco, imagine that you were going to an apartment to meet someone.

You don't know who it is, but you're curious, so you go. -And then?

When you're inside, you discover who's been waiting for you,

and it's the only person in the world who shouldn't be there.

Excuse me sir, can you sign this? Thanks.

The only person in the world! And she's there!

lt feels like you're in a nightmare. -Frankly, l don't see what's so strange.

lt's not only strange, it's incredible! -Do you know what Pushkin said?

What the hell does Pushkin have to do with it?

Pushkin used to say that in every good novel, there's a coincidence

that's statistically impossible, exactly what you just said.

lt's this component that makes the novel, your novel, a masterpiece.

Let's go Alberto.

Franco, what l'm afraid of is that it wasn't a coincidence.

Ah, Ok. You'll turn it into a great novel, but after you've returned from South America.

Let's go, come.

Letizia?

l'll go get the roast.

Papa?

Yes.

Would you mind pouring me a glass of water? The pasta was too salty.

Papa, what are you doing? -Sorry.

l'm very tired tonight.

l had a meeting at the paper and...

And you?

What did you do... What did you do today?

l was thinking about coming to the paper to see you, but l was too busy.

Too bad. l was there all day.

And you? Tell me what you did?

Nothing special.

l studied and then l went out because l had an appointment at 2.

l wanted to see Giovanni in front of the tennis court!.

Do you want me to put it in writing too?

So, Giovanni's an athlete?

He's alright.

lt smells delicious. Alberto, will you cut it?

No, l'll do it. It's fun.

Livia? -Yes?

The newspaper has asked me to leave again.

Where?

South America.

What did you decide to do?

l had to accept.

This time l don't want to go alone.

What do you mean.

Would you like to come with me? -What?!

l'm asking you if you'd like to come with me this time.

Yes, of course, l'd really like that.

What about the shop?

lt will be fine. The collection is ready, and the accountant can handle the accounts.

l've already finished the orders.

What should l bring? -The summer is starting there.

Should l buy the tickets? -No, the newspaper will take care of it.

You can just pack the luggage.

Listen mama, l don't want to stay here all by myself.

l could go stay with Giovanni in the new apartment.

What apartment?

Oh, Alberto, l didn't tell you that l bought an apartment for mama and papa.

But, they never moved in, so l decided to give it to Monica as a reward,

if she passes the exams.

Ok. That seems like a good idea. -Excuse me.

Alberto, are you still awake?

Yes. -What is it?

lt's 1 :45AM and Monica hasn't come home.

You shouldn't worry, she went out with Giovanni.

Goodnight Livia. -Goodnight.

Oh! Papa, you scared me. -Where have you been?

Sorry, l'm late. What are you doing in my room?

l've been here waiting for you for 5 hours! -Let go of me.

Where the hell have you been? -Go fuck yourself! -l'm your father!

You're not my father, Alberto.

l know. l've always known.

Never say that again. You'll be sorry if you repeat that.

Never try that again!

You didn't say that.

You didn't say anything, is that clear?

You're my daughter.

Yes? -Excuse me Miss, a messenger with a vacuum cleaner has arrived.

Shall l send him up?

No, but if he wants to leave it, l'll come down and get it later.

Ma'am, winter is coming and you're packing summer clothes.

What do mean? Don't you know when it's winter here that it's summer down there?!

So, l'll take out summer clothes for your husband too? -Of course.

Where do l go? -Straight ahead.

The first left.

And now? -The first left.

Here? -Yes, we're here.

Strange, Giovanni is usually on time.

Now what do we do?

We wait for him.

Good evening, can l help you? -Good evening, l'm Alberto Merighi.

Ah! Please, come in.

ls she here? -No she isn't. Come in, she'll be here soon.

Please have a seat. -Thanks. -Do you feel all right, sir?

See you ne_ week. -Don't worry ma'am, we'll call you as soon as it's ready.

Goodbye.

Hello, Livia's Fashion.

Yes, he's here. Yes, just a moment. Mr. Merighi, it's for you.

Hello?

How many are dead? -One. The woman who was driving the Jaguar.

Like the others, if only there was a stop sign.

Nothing to declare? -No.

Alberto!

Alberto.

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