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There's a lot of things a person can do in two hours.

Yeah, but there's a lot of traffic in the lagoon.

But you've got your friend's water taxi.

It's going to take us 15 minutes to get there.

If nearly breaking your neck's your idea of a good time.

Now come on, we gotta hurry. You're gonna miss your flight.

I'll be back in Venice in a few months.

Wait for me.

Hey!

Oh, oh my goodness, I'm so sorry.

Clumsy.

How are you planning on getting to Venice? Native carriers?

Well, this is Venice, isn't it?

Well, this is the Venice airport. The city's

farther away. It's surrounded by water.

You're a foreigner, aren't you?

I'm American.

Where do you have to go?

In the middle of the walk. You're a lucky girl you know that. By the way what's your

name? Jessica, Jessica Harrison. I'm Luca,

Luca Renosto. As I was saying you are a lucky

girl. My taxi is right outside. I'll take you to Venice myself. In a taxi? Yes, in a

water taxi. It's one of the finest in all of Venice. I'll get you there in no time.

Come on, let's go. Hey Beppy, give me a hand

getting luggage on board will you? But didn't

you say it was your taxi? Well actually I'm

only the ticket collector. Hey Beppy, we're

going to take the young lady to the Pensione Accademia. Okay.

Don't worry. There's only one Pensioni Academia in Venice, I assure you.

Oh, how much do I owe you for the taxi?

Absolutely nothing. It was our pleasure to bring you here. Right, Beppy?

Yes.

Thank you.

When will I see you again?

Who knows?

Well, Venice is kind of small. I'm sure we'll be seeing each other again somewhere.

Ciao, Jessica.

Goodbye. And thanks.

Ciao.

Hey, Beppy, come on, start her up. I gotta get to work.

Okay.

Buongiorno.

I have a reservation. My name is Harrison.

I'm sorry, miss. Your reservation has been cancelled.

It wasn't confirmed.

But there must be a room available.

Even a small one?

Even one without a bathroom? I don't care.

We're in the middle of the carnival.

We've even rented the sub-quarters.

But I have to stay till after the carnival.

Can you recommend another pension?

Well, you might find something.

In Mestre or Chioggia.

You'll be lucky, though.

Maybe in Treviso.

But I'm a foreigner. I don't know where these places are.

Can you help me, please?

Well, I'll try.

Hello? Information Office?

Good morning.

Excuse me, do you have a single room for the carnival?

No. Thank you. Goodbye.

Hello? Information Office?

Good morning. Excuse me, do you have a single room for the carnival?

No. Thank you. Goodbye.

Excuse me, miss. I'm sorry.

There are no vacancies anywhere.

Well, can you tell me where the Goldberg Musical Foundation is?

Yes.

Calle delle Ostriche, number 16.

Right here.

Thank you.

Is it okay if I just leave my suitcases here?

Certainly, miss, but we don't assume any responsibility.

Miss Harrison, the telegram you sent informing us of your delay to arrive

was not able to be taken into consideration.

Therefore, in compliance with the regulations,

you have been disqualified from the competition.

But why? Delays like this can happen to anyone

coming all the way from the United States.

It's only been three days. The aptitude test has just begun.

I practice every day. Competition means everything to me.

You should have read the regulations more carefully.

In paragraph five, it quite clearly states,

within and not beyond the first of February.

But there's got to be some way out. A loophole of some kind.

Miss Harrison, the foundation of the late, lamented Dr. Goldberg

is famous throughout the world for its seriousness.

We have no use for such things as loopholes here.

Can you at least let me speak to the director? Please?

If you wish.

However, you will find that Professor Coturini

will only confirm what I've already told you.

Come in.

Professor?

Oh, you see, I just came directly from Salem in Oregon.

You know, on the west coast of the United States.

And it's not my fault I got here late.

I did everything I could do to get here on time.

So my luggage was lost in Rome and then the

plane couldn't land there because of the fog.

You just can't imagine what I've gone through to get this far.

This is my dream.

I can't believe I've been disqualified from the...

from the...

from the competition from a stupid delay that wasn't even my fault.

I have to do the contest. I have to.

After all the sacrifices I made.

I didn't even have enough money to pay for the recordings of my...

of my piece and...

I had to work as a waitress to...

to pay for the recording studio.

I just don't know what to do.

You've got to believe me.

It can't all end this way. It just can't.

Can you please help me, professor, please?

Miss, you haven't even told me your name.

Jessica Harrison, sir.

And...

And you're from Salem in Oregon?

Yes. Do you know it?

No.

I've never been to America.

I don't seem to have your file here.

I haven't even got anywhere to stay.

Oh, miss, please don't cry.

Every problem has a solution.

Now, first of all, I want you to be a guest of the Goldberg Foundation.

The foundation has a house on the Grand Canal. No one's staying there right now.

It's all yours if you'd like.

You're so wonderful, Professor.

In fact, there's a grand piano there, so you

can practice and make up for the last few days.

You mean to say I've been readmitted? I can take part in the competition?

I'll take care of Miss Quinolato.

So let's go see your new house. Come.

Compliments of the Goldberg Foundation.

The apartment we have here is on the top floor.

It's a steep staircase, but I assure you it's worth it.

Thank you, Professor.

Come.

Dreaming.

Please, I want to see the rest.

It's all yours.

That was wonderful.

I have to get back to the foundation. I've got a lot to do.

So soon?

Duty is a timer that keeps us from our dreams.

I'm sorry, I really have to go.

But to make amends, I would be delighted if

you'd be my guest for dinner this evening.

I'd love to. Where are you going to take me?

Ah, well, that's a surprise.

A rose to a rose.

Luca.

I told you Venice was small.

You're so sweet.

Hey, we have to celebrate this encounter.

I know of a fantastic place we can go have a drink.

You'll just love it.

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

I already have a date.

Please, come on, we'll have a drink and talk.

There's no harm in that.

My ferry's here, I've gotta go.

Bye, Luca.

Well, hey, at least tell me where you live.

I didn't order anything.

Surprised?

Well, yes. I don't know what to say.

This is incredible.

Well, I admire those with a true love for music.

I am certain that you are a true musician,

and that's why we're here after all, isn't it?

Well, yeah, but I didn't expect anything like this.

Well, I'm delighted everything meets with your approval.

All of this is from Du Forni, the finest restaurant in all of Venice.

And that's not the end of your surprises.

By the way, did I mention that you were readmitted into the competition?

Really?

Oh, this is fantastic!

Oh, this city is fantastic. You're fantastic.

Just wonderful.

I just don't know how to thank you.

Well, you're much too modest. Let's give credit where credit is due.

You're undoubtedly a very, very gifted young lady.

Now the music is fine, love is on my mind

Cause you and the groove are here

Why play shy when you're ready to fly?

You gotta be for real, my dear

Now what goes up must come down

You got your chance, don't turn around

Come on baby, it's your groove sound

Give it all you got, do the love fire

Listen girl, I know you wanna fly

Come on baby, let me take you higher

Higher

Music is fine, love is on my mind, cause you and the groove are here.

Why play shy when you're ready to fly, you gotta be for real my dear.

Now what goes up must come down, you got your chance, don't turn around.

Come on baby, it's your groove sound, give it all you got, to the love of fire.

Listen to me love, I know you wanna fly.

Come on baby, let me take you higher.

Higher.

Can you say?

Buongiorno.

Can I come in?

I'd like a glass of hot milk, please.

But you must wait.

That's okay, I'll wait.

Don't worry, I'll only be a second.

Ciao, Tony.

Ciao.

How about a little shot of brandy?

Coke?

Must be destiny, I see her everywhere I go.

Hi Luca.

Tell the truth, is it something else you like?

Hey, knock it off Tony, I'm a good boy.

I'm working my way through the universe and

I got both feet planted firmly on the ground.

It's true, he's a good kid.

Hey, knock it off, will you? And sign this.

No, why?

Well, you look kind of sad.

I mean, last night you were having such a good time.

It's nothing.

I didn't sleep well last night.

And the climate here, I'm just not used to it.

That's all.

Well, you'll get used to it.

Venice is the most beautiful city in the whole world.

I hope so.

All right already, I'm coming!

Hey, listen, why don't you come with me on the boat?

No, I don't want to go.

Come on, we take all the side canals the tourists never get to see,

then we'll bring you right back here.

Come on, it'll be fun. What do you say?

Okay.

All right. Come on.

I don't know.

Why?

Just lately I feel kind of agitated.

You know, that's normal before an exam.

No, it's not that.

What is it?

I don't know.

Maybe it's my apartment.

I can't sleep.

There's these really weird noises.

I don't know. It's a gorgeous apartment, but it really gives me the creeps.

I feel like someone's spying on me.

You know, it's just your imagination.

No, but it seems so real.

I don't want to stay there anymore.

It really scares me.

You know what I think?

I think you're just not used to old buildings, that's all.

Why don't you let me take you home?

Okay.

Come on, let's go.

Well, for starters, let's get some light in here.

Allow me.

There, that's more like it.

Come on, let's go.

See? There's nobody in here.

There's absolutely nothing to be afraid of.

Look.

Hello? Anybody in there?

No, there's nobody in there.

Anybody under here?

There's nobody under there.

Come with me.

But there must be a ghost around here somewhere!

Hey, where are you?

I'm here, in the study!

Ooh, you scared me.

I thought the ghosts got you.

Who do you prefer, Prince or Michael Jackson?

I thought you only liked Brahms and Mozart.

Don't be stupid.

What do you think, conservatory students are like nuns?

I love rock music.

What are you doing?

She treats me just like a child

You're so beautiful.

Come here.

You're so beautiful.

You got that good

Sean of Doobie Cookin'

You blow my mind

Ugly light, everybody's inspected

Everybody's inspected

But you are a natural beauty, unaffected

Did I say it all?

My face is red, I stand corrected

I stand corrected

You've got the look, you've got the look

You're showing off your big pockets

And my Rolex is jamming

Your body's hecka slamming

Your look is good, but it's not good enough

Ladies and gentlemen, the dream we all dream of.

Please.

Boy versus girl in the World Series of Love.

11.

Let's get around, you got that

Professor Contarini to digress from the regulations

Well, Professor Contarini was very comprehensive

By the way, is he in his office? I'd like to speak to him

Regulations state that the contestants may only speak to the director on Tuesdays

But it is very important, I absolutely have to speak to him

Might I remind you, Miss Harrison

That this isn't America, rules are rules

Well, why don't you try and see if he's in?

The director is not in his office.

It's time to practice, Miss Patterson.

You've been assigned room number seven.

When the director gets in, can you tell him that I came by?

Thank you.

Don't move. Keep playing.

Play!

What are you thinking?

Nothing.

You're a strange man. Sometimes you look so hard.

Then you can be really sensitive.

I don't know. Your sudden kindness, and then your silences.

I just want to get to know you better.

Why don't you answer me?

I don't feel like talking.

Well, you have to talk to someone to get to know them.

I don't know anything about you, and you don't know anything about me.

Maybe I know more than you think.

What do you know?

Nothing, nothing.

No, no, now you have to tell me.

Listen, I don't like being treated like an idiot.

If you don't want to talk, we can leave each other right here and now.

I was once very in love.

I was very young and...

I used to play for her for hours and hours and hours and...

I never got tired.

She was so beautiful. She was...

She had such a wonderful smile.

Did she leave you?

Uh... no.

She's dead.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I love you. That makes you feel better.

Hello?

Hi, Jessica. I was beginning to think you'd gone out.

Ciao, Luca.

It's good to hear your voice.

How's it going?

Are you still scared?

No, not anymore.

It's good to hear your voice, too.

Listen, do you want to hear some music I really like?

Sure, why not?

Hold on for a second.

I want to dedicate this to you. It's my favorite piece.

That's great, isn't it?

Oh, yes.

Fantastic.

I'd like you to play it for me one day.

Yes.

By the way, tomorrow night's the mask ball in the square.

Would you like to come with me?

Go to the mask ball in the square tomorrow night?

Well, I don't know.

You're busy.

It's the last day of the carnival, you know.

All Venice will be there in costume.

You have to come.

In costume?

Come on, don't make me beg.

I'll come to pick you up around nine, okay?

Okay.

Wait and see. It'll be fantastic.

Till tomorrow then.

Bye.

Woo! Yeah!

I got a costume.

Hurry.

I'll get you one.

What do you think?

Ah, truly charmante, mademoiselle.

If only the folks back home could see me now.

How strange. I have a feeling I've seen this costume before.

Jessica!

Hi there!

Hey, I thought you were coming home.

You don't know what you're missing.

Au revoir.

Jessica, what happened to you last night? I looked for you everywhere.

What happened? Did you get lost?

Yeah, I got lost.

That's okay. We found each other again.

No, Luca. It's not like that.

I'm sorry.

What do you mean?

Listen, Luca, you've been really sweet.

But I think I'm in love with someone else.

You think?

What do you mean, you think?

If you say that, it means you're not sure.

Believe me, this isn't easy for me.

You're wonderful.

It just seems so unfair to let you think that...

What I'm trying to say is that we had a really good time together.

But...

But isn't that what counts?

Having a good time together?

We could have even better times.

It's just that...

I can't believe it hasn't meant the same to you that it has to me.

Jessica, I love you.

Luca...

I love someone else.

Hello.

Goldberg Musical Foundation. Can I help you?

Yes, it's Professor Kontarinian.

I'm sorry, but the professor's not in his office.

Thank you.

But it's impossible. He told me he'd be in the office all day.

You can try yourself, if you wish.

Well, has he called? Did he leave a number that I could reach him at?

The director is not in the habit of keeping me informed of his private affairs.

Well, excuse me, but could you at least give me his address?

Miss Harris, this time you really overstepped the mark.

What do you take me for? I'm not a procuress!

What on earth are you talking about? I only want to see him. It's urgent.

What on earth am I talking about?

Well, I'll tell you. You American girls get everything the wrong way round.

No sooner is someone being kind and

understanding, and you turn it into a love story.

What is the world coming to?

Do you want to know what you are, Miss Cinellato?

Cinellato. Your opinion, Miss Harris, does not interest me in the least.

Well, I will tell you just the same. You are a nasty old witch!

May I take your cake?

I was just having some tea. Would you like some?

Yes, thank you.

Please, have a seat.

Why did you disappear?

I just wanted you to be able to concentrate on your exam.

Well, yes, but it's had just the opposite effect.

So I see.

What's wrong?

Nothing. Why?

You've changed.

Can't seem to figure out whether or not you're sincere.

Listen, Alvise.

You wanted me to go to the carnival.

Yes, I know.

You remind me of someone I don't want to remember.

Well, that's not my fault.

Listen, Alvise.

If you're suspicious about Luca, you're wrong.

You've got to believe me.

I could never be with two men at the same time.

I've made my choice.

I love you.

She said I wasn't man enough for her!

That I was impotent!

I scunted her.

Oh, good morning, Professor.

I would like some...

The red roses.

How many would you like?

All of them.

All of them?

Yes.

You're certainly going to make a good impression with this.

Well, I hope so. My future depends on it.

Oh, I can't imagine things not going well for you.

Susan, where are you?

Are you leaving?

Can I sit down?

What's wrong?

I don't know.

I'm so bad.

I don't want to stay in this city anymore.

Don't be like that. Come on.

What's wrong, Tiff?

Nothing. Nothing's wrong.

I just want to get out of here.

I don't care about anybody anymore.

You don't care about my friendship anymore either?

I came to say goodbye.

Well, what about the competition finals?

I would never make it in this state.

Jessica, you mustn't give up.

You can't give in to anyone.

You have to live for yourself, for your own dreams.

You have to overcome everyone and everything that makes you weak.

You have to know how to choose.

Music is your life.

You said so yourself.

You have to do the concert.

Do it for me.

Please.

No, no, you're just confused. That's all.

Come on. I'm here with you now.

It's gonna be okay.

What do you want?

Jessica, I've been looking all over for you.

Paper went to the airport.

What do you want?

Listen, I...

I acted like an idiot.

But I know now, I know that...

I can't live without you.

I love you.

It's too late.

Please.

Please, try to understand.

Your mother, she...

She treated me like a fool. She humiliated me.

And you couldn't come up with anything better than to humiliate me?

Forgive me, please.

We can start all over again. We loved each other once.

No.

I only understood what love is today.

Goodbye, I'll be safe.

Where are you going to go?

You've forgotten already!

I have the competition finals today.