All language subtitles for Il commissario Ricciardi 2x4

♪ Return, little swallow.

♪ Return to this nest, now spring is here.

♪ I leave the door open when it is evening

♪ In hopes of finding you

♪ Close to me. ♪

[WHISTLING]

♪ Return, my friends know you will come back.

♪ Everyone has asked.

♪ I tell everyone: "In these days

♪ Only one was my best friend"

♪ I didn't see him, and he didn't return.

♪ Had he left? ♪

Oh!

Ah!

Ah!
[APPLAUSE]

Fedora!

Oh!

Fedora.

Fedora! Help!

Enrica.

Forgive me for being so abrupt... but I couldn't stand waiting any longer.

Come with me, please.

I need to understand now.

The other evening you rejected your suitor, didn't you?

Why?

You know why. You know why.

- Did you really come to Ischia?
- Yes.

- Why didn't you tell me?
- I arrived too late.

You were already on the beach and...

I thought it was better this way.

He was the right choice for you.

- How could he be?
- It would be easy to be happy with him.

[GERMAN VOICE FROM THE RADIO]

What does happiness mean to you?

Our window.

I should never have allowed it.

Because I can't make you as happy as you deserve.

I know that because of your work, you are familiar with pain.

But you don't have to suffer because of it.

You deserve to choose what makes you happy, what you desire.

Wait...

- Inspector, what are you doing off duty at this hour?

- Has something happened?
- No, I couldn't stay at home.

- Is this the first time you're seeing me doing a double shift?
- No.

But I've never seen you run like this.

I'm glad, because I was going out for a call.

At least I don't have to go with De Blasio.

- What happened?
- A murder at the Splendor Theater.

- Who's on duty?
- Camarda and Cesarano, they're waiting downstairs.

Here you are, finally! A tragedy!

- During the main show!
- What's with this familiarity?

- Who are you?
- Pasquale Renzullo, the theater owner.

Sergeant Maione, Inspector Ricciardi.

- Calm down and tell us who the victim is and where they are.
- What do you mean "who is"?

- Fedora Marra, Gelmi shot her on stage!

Keep your hands to yourself.

They're two famous actors, also in film, husband and wife.

- Don't you know them?
- No. Calm down.
- It's not easy.

- Try to.
- It's not easy!
- You need to give us some details.

Sometimes I think that I would like to stay and sleep with you.

But someone would interrupt for some emergency.

I always say where I am.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]
- Doctor, they're looking for you!

You see? Never temp fate.

This is a revue, Inspector.

Naturally, there's a guiding thread, but many different musical numbers.

The show is performed three times a day.

But with them, I always had a full house.

Alright, let's see if I understand.

- This... What's the leading actor's name?
- Gelmi.
- Gelmi.

He shot his wife on stage in front of everyone.

- In theory, it was part of the show.
- Wait.

What do you mean?

I mean they were performing the theatrical song "Rondinella".

Gelmi was playing the part of the jealous husband,

who shoots first the lover and then the wife.

Blanks, of course.

Today during the main show,

the second one was a real bullet.

Fedora died on stage in front of everyone.

- And there she remained, I hope.
- Who would want to touch her?

Love...

of my life.

Love of my life.

Love of my life.

Love of my life.

A great woman, beautiful and talented.

She was a true actress, such a pity.

As always in such cases, regardless of the victim.

- Can you already say something?
- Yes.

You ruined my evening as usual.

The details are clear, right?

Given the point of impact of the bullet and its trajectory,

only Gelmi could have fired it.
- We need to understand why.

- I need to talk to this Gelmi.
- He's locked in his dressing room.

The actors and technicians are behind the scenes.

- Let's go to them. We'll update each other on the report.
- Yes.

- Please, Renzullo, lead the way.
- Of course.

They were all here when the incident occurred.

Here are the two musicians

who played with Gelmi
during the performance.

And there is the actor
who played the lover's role.

The poor boy got
an incredible scare.

- He's nervous.
- Yes.
- Come on.

Good evening, Inspector,
Pio Romano, at your disposal.

Or if I am no longer of use,
could I please leave?

I am feeling a bit uncomfortable.

It's just that I got a big scare.

If Gelmi had missed,
I would have been... a dead man.

Yes. If you have given your details to the sergeant

you can go and change.

Keep yourself at our disposal
and do not leave the city.

Who leaves? We must continue
the show anyway.

On the Immaculate Conception holiday weekend,
we have a full house.

It's already hard to carry on with
the tour, without Fedora and Gelmi.

Imagine if we could
afford to reimburse the tickets

we already sold in Naples.

- Do you understand?
- When there's sentiment involved..
- Where's Gelmi?

He's here, Inspector.

Here I am, Inspector.

I am Michelangelo Gelmi.

I killed my wife.

But it wasn't me.

- No, you shot her.
- As happens in every show.

As always...I loaded the gun myself.

But with blank bullets. I don't understand
how it was possible.

- You admit to have loaded the gun and fired?
- Yes.

But I would have never killed her.

She was the love of my life.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.
- Good morning, dad!
- Good morning.

- Hurry up, it's late for school.
- I don't want to go to school!

- No, you must go! Brush your teeth and get ready.
- Bye.

Lucia, anyway, I no longer lack money, huh.

Maybe I was wrong.

- I was wrong to doubt my children.
- Eh.

Are you already going to work?
You were very late last night.

- There was a murder. There's
no schedule in such cases.

- The hard life of a policeman, huh?
- What do you mean?
- Nothing.

What's that about?

I can't keep
defending my work to you

and telling Giovanni that it's wrong.
- What does Giovanni have to do with it?
- It matters.

If he wants to be a policeman, how
can I tell him that it's wrong?

It's a job of sacrifice
that can be dangerous

but it's a very important job.

Then if he insists so much,
maybe it's because he has a vocation.

- It seems to me that lately
he no longer has a vocation.
- Jesus!

- You made him think what you think!
- Me?

I did it because he sees that you
do not believe it when you tell him no.

- It seems that you only do it for me.
- Good, I only do it for you.

- Good morning.
- Good morning, Nelide.

Have you seen the beautiful sun?

- See you later.
- See you later.

Do you believe me now?

"A beautiful woman makes a man happy".

Miss Enrica makes him happy.

We have to help him or else he'll watch her from the window
for another ten years.

What can I do?
The young master doesn't say a word.

I can't force him.

You should not force him,
you just need to find the right moment.

We must see which way the wind blows.

Do you have the courage to smile,
after what you have done?

Mother...

Listen, even I
was very sorry for Manfred.

What can I say to you?
It was stronger than me.

Enrica!

Jesus, she thinks it's a game!

The Major is very restrained.
He does not confide much.

I only know that something happened with the girl,
something that shocked him.

Something that compromised
their relationship?

If the German went back to Germany,
it would be a great loss for us.

We need someone who can tie him
to her and encourage him to stay in Naples.

You're not asking me
to be that someone.

I would never ask you
for such a thing.

I'm just begging you
to use your influence

to keep the Major
near Miss Colombo.

I'm really getting old.

They no longer require my charm

but my authoritative
carrier woman's experience.

Your charm, madam...

It has never shined brighter.

I did not expect to see you.
I would have made myself presentable.

You don't need to.

But you're right,
I should have warned you.

I just desperately needed
to talk to you, Bianca.

You saved my life.

- I won't forget this.
- It feels like a goodbye.

I believe the time spent together
was enough

to clear any doubts about me

and so our play
can be stopped.

I am glad.

Without me, you will find
it easy to start a new life.

The life you deserve.

Thank you.

For everything.

I love you, but it's too late.

I love you, but it's too late.

I love you...

Bruno.

Dear Ricciardi, I hope you're here for breakfast.

- Don't think your test is ready.
- That doesn't matter.

It's me who needs your help.

I need to know if there is an absolute safe method...

... to not have children.

- "To not have children"?
- You heard it right.

It exists, it's called "abstinence".

What should I tell you? You're the expert.

- Please.
- Let me understand, is this about the investigation or about you?

If it's about you, there are ways, but I hope you already know them.

- I've fallen in love.
- Ah.

I love a wonderful woman.

I can't ask her to marry me

unless I'm sure I won't have children.

Inspector Ricciardi
is in love

with a wonderful woman?

That's a miracle! Why worry about children?

You're young,
healthy, you make good money.

- What's the problem?
- I live with a lot of pain. A lot, Bruno.

I don't think it's right

to let such big pain fall on innocent kids.

Listen up.
This morning, I had another child in my arms

who died from diphtheria.

The mother left him here with me because she has eight more at home.

Ricciardi, eight more.

- Pain is never fair when it involves children.
- I know.

Listen, you're not the only one who lives with pain.

The important thing is to fight it.
Don't just hide behind your work.

What you have is called "fear of living".

Do you know how you fight that?
It's easy, you just live.

- Right now, without delay.
- I wish it was that simple.

I'll think about it.

- Thank you, and I apologize if I've disturbed you.
- You never disturb.

- Doctor?
- Huh?
- Downstairs there's a woman asking for you.

Ma'am, do you need help?

Ma'am, how do you feel? Ma'am?

Lina!

Lina!

- Quickly, a stretcher!
- I'm here, Doctor.
- Help me.

- Inspector.
- Hey.
- While waiting for you

I took a walk to hear what the world says.

Strangely, you didn't come.

- So, Raffaele?
- So...

Everyone talks about the murder of Fedora Marra.

There are those who say Gelmi did it out of envy

because she became famous, others out of jealousy.

For me, things go hand in hand.

When they fell in love, Gelmi was a famous mute cinema artist.

Gelmi made her an actress.

Then there was the advent of sound cinema.

She became more famous.

Add in the age difference...

I think Gelmi was afraid of losing her in all ways.

I get it, Raffaele, but...

How can you kill the woman you love?

Really, excuse me if I tell you...

- We've seen it happen so many times.
- Yes, but like this?

What if Gelmi made a mistake
loading the gun?

The gun I use on stage
is my personal one.

I was an Army captain
during the war.

I can tell a blank bullet
from a real one.

Are you saying someone else
switched the bullet?

- That's a very serious accusation.
- I know.

I can't imagine why.
I can't explain it.

Fedora's and my dressing rooms
are always locked.

Erminia never lets anyone near.

- Who is Erminia?
- Erminia Pacelli, the custodian of the dressing rooms.

She's among the staff recorded yesterday.

She's someone I trust a lot,
very precise.

Even if she had stepped away

long enough for someone to enter
my room in my absence

she would've immediately told me.

What was the real relationship
between you and your wife?

I didn't do it.

- I loved her.
- That's not always
proof of innocence, on the contrary.

For example, we need to see
if she loved you in the same way.

I know what you mean.
I've heard the rumors.

But you're wrong.

There was no jealousy between me and Fedora.

If I wanted to kill her, would I do it like this, in front of everyone?

They might say
you did it on purpose

to make it look impossible.

I don't care about spending my life in jail.

Without Fedora,
my life doesn't make sense anymore.

He seemed honest to me.

For an actor, it might be easy
to use jealousy as an excuse

and play the role of the desperate man.

Then you ask yourself why I hate
the overt display of feelings.

The real ones, the true ones, are more powerful, for better or for worse.

Inspector, I'm sorry, but...

- I'm sorry, but I need to say it.
- Huh.

You seem like another person to me.

How can I explain...

For example, this thing about feelings.

When did you ever talk
about how strong feelings are?

In a good way, then?

Does it have anything to do
with the run you had the other night?

What run?
What are you talking about?

I mean, Inspector...
something must've happened to you.

In a good way, huh.

♪ Whether you sleep
or stay awake, my beauty. ♪

Here it is.

♪ Listen for a moment... ♪

This is baccalà.

- I also like baccalà,
do you know this, young lady?

Nelide, good morning. I wanted to thank
you for your advice.

You were right,
I shouldn't have given up. Thank you very much.

Nelide.

What a beautiful name you have.

Everyone calls me Sarracino,
but my name is Gaetano, Tanino if you want.

Please excuse us
if we interrupt your work

but I should have another look
on the stage.

Sure, there's no problem.

Only that there's nothing anymore, because
we have had everything cleaned up.

- You authorized us.
- Of course. If you don't mind...
- Please.

Of my life.

Love of my life.

It wasn't him.

Love of my life.

Love of my life.

You are here, it wasn't him.

Love of my life.

I will find the culprit,
I promise you.

Maione!

- Renzullo, did you put
these here yourself?
- No.

I don't have the answer to that.
If you want, I can find out.

Please answer truthfully.

- Do you believe Gelmi intentionally killed
his wife?
- No.

He would be a madman.
Besides, he loved her a lot.

The true name in the billboard is that of Fedora.

- Without Fedora, Gelmi is finished already.
- Listen.

I need to talk to the members of the
troupe. When and where can I find them?

They will be here in the afternoon,
before the show.

Right now, only the musicians are here,

who must try out the skit
with Gelmi's substitute.

- If you want, I can call them.
- Thanks, yes.

Inspector. Do you want to find out
if the rumors are true?

If Fedora had a lover?
Because you saw the roses, right?

Yes and I think we have put
the wrong person in jail.

Inspector, a jealous man
can do crazy things,

even if it ruins his life.

The first thing to do is to exclude
the motive of jealousy.

Excuse me, I just wanted to...

- No, go ahead.
- Thank you.

- Did you put the roses as well?
- No.

Fedora was a special woman.
I was not the only one who loved her.

Not in that sense, eh.
Fedora and I were friends.

As far you know, though,

was there someone here
who loved her that way?

I don't know...
but I think there was someone.

Fedora was a discreet woman
and loved Gelmi a lot.

Even if lately she was happier.

Inspector,
the musicians have arrived.

- If you want, they are waiting for you.
- Thanks.

Gelmi cast us after a night when
he had dinner with his sister.

He was at the restaurant where we were singing.

Did you notice anything different
during yesterday's repeat performance?

I don't know, did Gelmi seem
troubled? Anything at all?

No, I wouldn't say so.

We concentrate on playing, but I don't think
there was anything unusual.

And you?
Did you notice anything?

The difference was the blood.

- All that blood.
- Right.

- Okay.
- Inspector, this is Mrs.
Erminia, the dressing room custodian.

Yes, we know very well what she's responsible for,
thank you.

If you remember anything,
let us know.

- You can leave now.
- Thanks.

Madam.

What's there to know? Everyone saw
what happened.

- Did you see it too?
- No, I didn't.

I sat all evening in front of the dressing rooms.

If I had known,
I would have stopped him.

- I wouldn't have let him ruin himself.
- How could you have known?

Before the second show,

Gelmi went to his wife's dressing room
and they had an argument.

I couldn't understand it, but I heard the voices.

Then after a while
he returned to his own dressing room.

At that point was he upset?
Did he say anything to you?

He was crying.

Michelangelo Gelmi was crying.

Is it possible that someone
entered Gelmi's dressing room

while he was away?

It's not possible. Anyone who wants to enter,
has to pass by me.

- I didn't see anyone.
- Maybe you got up, I don't know...

- To go to the bathroom...
- No.

It's my job not to let anyone
into the dressing rooms.

I go to the bathroom,
when everyone has already left.

Inspector, Mrs. Erminia
is better than a guard dog.

Are those your friends?

- They're a band of thieves,
aren't you ashamed?
- What are you saying?

Where did you get this? Huh?

Do you think you can fool
the police? Look at me!

You're not dealing with them anymore,
do you understand?

If your father knew,
he would think he lost a son.

He defended you,
when you wanted to be a policeman.

Do you know what it means
to be a policeman?

It's serious!
Being a policeman is in your heart, Giovanni!

What thieves? This was
given to me by a friend.

You need to stop
spying on me all the time.

Inspector, this is quite a dressing room.

The kind you imagine when you dream of acting.

So, you wanted to do theatre?

A while ago, before meeting Lucia.

Then I chose real feelings over fake ones.

As you say, they’re better.

- Did you find anything in Gelmi's dressing room?
- No, nothing.

He was a soldier, everything's meticulous.

It looks like a monastic cell, except for the brandy bottle.

Renzullo told me he's been "hitting the bottle" lately.

"Tonight too, I will wear your embroidery before I sleep."

"I am yours, yours and happy. See you tomorrow."

Ah. So the lover really exists.

- Renzullo.
- Ah, Inspector! You're still here?

- You will have the pleasure of seeing me again tonight.
- But tonight will be the show!

Exactly. We need to talk to the whole troupe.

- So we can see them all together. Take care.
- You too.

- Goodbye.
- Goodbye.

Excuse me, but what's the plan?

- What are we looking for tonight?
- The lover, Raffaele.

The note speaks clearly, they saw each other every day.

Perhaps it’s someone from the troupe.

Even if we know the name, what difference does it make to Gelmi's motive?

It's clear that he discovered it and they argued.

We still don't know why they were arguing.

I understand you have doubts

but in my opinion Gelmi, out of jealousy, shot his wife.

- There’s little to investigate.
- See you here just before the show.

In the meantime, go to Modo for the report.

- Even if there will be nothing interesting.
- And you?

- What?
- Do you have any plans? I saw you looking at your watch.

It seems the plan was to watch the watch. See you later.

Doctor.

If you're here for the report, it's on my desk.

Nothing's different from what you already know.

My God, how did this poor woman end up like this?

- Has she been beaten? Who did this?
- I don't know.

I didn't get the chance to ask her.

She fainted from the weakness and the pain, and I sedated her.

- We need to investigate. It's a very serious crime.
- I know that well.

As soon as we understand what happened

whoever did it will have to pay dearly.

I'm telling you this not only as a doctor, but as a man.

This girl is more than a patient to me.

I'll ask her what happened and then I'll ask you to deliver justice.

If you want, I have some free time.

If you tell me who she is and where she lives, I can start asking questions.

Her name is Lina.

She lives in the same place she works.

At Mamma Clara's brothel.

Now though, we won't be able to see each other every night.

At least not until it's official.

- I can't go out every evening without giving explanations!
- No...

Wait, there's no rush.

I don't want to rush you.

I know we will find a way to do everything properly.

At times, when I look at you.

It seems like you think you don't deserve it.

You’re the one who deserves something I can't give you.

Look at me. Why do you always say that?

What is it that you think you can't give me?

What I know you desire more than anything else in the world.

Children?

- You can't have children?
- No, not because I can't.

It's just that I don't want them.

- Why?
- I know the pain I would pass to them.

- I know the pain they would have to carry because of me.
- No.

Don't say that, you have an honorable job.

Our children will be proud of your work.

We will protect them from the bad things, the dangers,
I am with you.

She apologizes on Enrica's behalf and invites me to dinner

For her niece Imma's name day, the day after tomorrow, December 8th.

- Doesn't it seem strange to you?
- No.

Not for a Neapolitan, they care a lot about name days.

I mean, why didn't Enrica write me

if she wanted to say sorry?

Perhaps she is very shy and, as you said,

she is attached to her family, her city.

Put her at ease and win her back.

Manfred, you must go, you know it well, otherwise you will regret it.

Michelangelo is a gentleman, I believe him.

Someone replaced the bullet to frame him.

She certainly had many admirers.

When she was on stage, she was the only one who existed.

A woman has the right to live her passion, doesn't she?

Maybe Fedora wasn't even cheating on him.

She just liked being courted.

He was the one seeing ghosts.

When one drinks, it happens.

Where else can I find such a good job? I need to support my family.

I told you, Inspector, we hardly know them.

We do not know anything about their private life.

What do we know if the lady saw someone outside the theatre?

Here at Splendor? It's not possible, we would have noticed, I believe.

None of us would have risked our careers like that.

If they discovered it, it was over.

Inspector, we actors are strange people.

We live off metaphors and dramatic exaggerations.

Poor Michelangelo forgot the difference between reality and imagination.

Excuse me...

In your world, is the word "embroidery"

also a metaphor?

I think that a poem, a song...

even a comedy sketch can be considered embroidery.

If it's done well.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

[LOCK CLICKS]

- Lucia.
- Yes.
- Why are you still awake?

Lucia, I'm sorry we argued about Giovanni today.

- I know you have his best interests at heart.
- No, you're right.

Raffaele, being a policeman is important.

I just don't know if Giovanni is up to it.

Why, isn't he studying?

- If so, tell me and I'll give him a lecture.
- No.

It's just that he has difficulty understanding certain things.

- Difficulty?
- Yes.

There are other real problems.

- What's wrong? An investigation?
- No, the investigation has nothing to do with it.

What is it?

I saw a girl in the hospital today.

They beat her brutally. You should see what they did.

- Who did it?
- I don't know.

The madam where she works knows nothing.

They gave me the address of her relatives, but before notifying them

I'd like to know more about her, to be able to tell them more.

You're a good man, Raffaele.

- Let's go to bed now, it's late. Come on.
- Yes, I'll be there soon.

By the way, what happened to the children who were stealing?

- Jesus, Lucia, how did you get on that?
- They were talking about it at the market today.

They're after them, a colleague of mine is on the case.

They'll catch them and send them to juvie.

Yes.

Put today's date on it, it needs to be processed by the morning.

Camarda!

Have you seen if Maione has arrived?

- What's up? Do you have a stiff neck?
- Ricciardi!

Weren't you in a hurry with the Marra case?

Why don't I have a charge on my desk?

Good morning. There has been a development.

- We discovered an extramarital relationship of the actress.
- Ah.

- With whom?
- We don't know that yet.

If there is a lover, the motive becomes even clearer.

The guilty party is one. I want an indictment for Gelmi immediately.

Sure, it's just that we are very close to identifying the lover.

I'm very curious to see the face of

the one who has won the favors of Fedora Marra.

One day.

Ricciardi, one day.

♪ Sleep or not, my dear... ♪
- Everything okay, Sergeant?

♪ Listen for a moment to this voice.

♪ He who loves you a lot is in the middle of the street

♪ Singing you a sweet little song. ♪

[KNOCKING ON THE DOOR]
Please, Sergeant.

Bambinella,
how did you know it was me?

I recognized your distinctive step.

A street boy gave me the sign.

- You're quite noticeable.
- Noticeable?
- In general...

Thank goodness you live
at the top of the staircase

because by the time I get there, I don't have the breath or the strength
to give you a beating.

Catch your breath,
maybe you can do it later.

- I need some information.
- In the city, they talk about nothing else.

Is it true that Fedora had a lover?

Jesus, with that husband she had! Sometimes I don't understand...

You must give me only the information I am asking for.

I didn't come for the theater business.

Yesterday a woman came to the Pilgrims hospital.

- So you came for Lina.
- Yes.

A client of mine who's a fisherman found her with a colleague.

They brought her to the Pilgrims because that's what Lina asked for.

- Did they find her very far away?
- No, I can't tell you that.

Are you stupid?
Do you want to see if I take you to jail?

I'll dress and come, but I won't talk.

- God, give me patience!
- Lina is my friend, really.

We've known each other for a long time.

I don't understand,
just because she's your friend....

She's my friend and I know she's had a dream for 16 years for which she's worked hard.

- She'd rather die than lose it.
- If you don't talk...

♪ You're sleeping,
you haven't woken up.

♪ These little windows won't open.

I love to sing. You didn't think so, did you?

There are many things you don't know about me.

And I'm available for many, if you'd like to take advantage.

They gave me the address of the girl's family.

It's in Masseria del Campiglione, near Pozzuoli.

- It happened there.
- How do you know that?

An informant told me

that two fishermen found
the girl far from here.

They're not only in Pozzuoli,
but two cases make a clue.

- As soon as possible, I'm going there
to have a little chat.
- All right.

When you go to Masseria
del Campiglione, let me know.

I want to come as well.

- I want to see the face of
who did this to her.
- All right.

- Goodbye.
- Bruno.

- Bruno.
- Lina! Lina, how are you?

Please, don't do it.

- "Don't do it"? What?
- If you can...

Save me,

but leave him alone, please.

- Who? Him who? Who is he?
- Promise me.

Swear it.

Alright, I give you my word. But now, you need to stay calm, alright?

Keep calm and allow yourself to rest.

We come from a very affluent family.

If it wasn't for my father's premature death

he wouldn't have allowed my brother to become an actor.

An unseemly trade that makes you the talk of the town.

Because of this profession, my brother got involved with, and married

a woman like Fedora, a simple housemaid, it's quite shameful.

See the disgraceful state he's now in.

You have no doubts about it, do you? It was your brother.

- Do you have any other explanation?
- The investigation is still ongoing.

Regarding this, I need to ask you a delicate question.

Do you think Fedora had a lover?

So perhaps you have any idea who it could have been?

I don't know who he was, but she did have one.

Fedora was no good.

And then they say to me, "Why was Michelangelo drinking?"

It was because of that wretch who ruined his life.

Look here.

My brother was a soldier.

My brother was a war hero, a Captain in the Army.

My brother fought on the Piave in 1918.

- My brother was decorated multiple times...
- May I?
- Feel free.

Look here, take a good look. Look at this great actor.

Yes, nothing more is needed.

A couple of songs is all it takes.

- Sergeant.
- Let me through.

- I wanted to let you know that the inspector
was looking for you.
- I'm already late.

- Sergeant.
- Speak only if it's necessary.

I don't know, but you've told me
to inform you about any updates

on the gang that's been robbing
in the Spanish Quarters.

- Well, are there any updates?
- Yes, there is. We've received the right tip-off.

They're waiting for them. You can make the arrest yourself.

- No, give them a good slap on my
behalf. May I leave now?
- Sure.

- Goodbye, Inspector.
- Goodbye.
- Ma'am.

Do I have to worry? Late again?

- And yet, they think I'm the odd one.
- I'm doing a favour for Dr. Modo.

I'd like to gather more information before discussing it further.

- Is Bruno in trouble?
- It's not him, but a friend of his.

I'll stop by as soon as possible to understand if he needs any help.

- Let's talk with Gelmi.
- Again?

The one that just left is her sister, and it's clear that she despised Fedora.

- So, you are convinced that it was her?

- And how?
- I don't know, she's not friendly.
- No, huh?

Of course, I would always take my gun home.

I would never leave a weapon in the dressing room.

- Why?
- Someone could have entered your room

and inserted the bullet there.
- In my room? No.

I appreciate the attempt, but it's not possible.

However, I always loaded it at the theater.

So even if it was possible, I would have noticed.

We've found out that your wife had an affair with someone.

Did you know about it?

Not exactly, but I knew her well.

I could tell that there was something going on.

I tried to get her to admit it that night.

She got furious, and she was right.

What would be the point of knowing?

What can you tell us about an embroidery

that your wife wore before going to bed?

I don't know what you're talking about.

We had not been sharing a bed recently.

I...

I am aware that all appearances are against me.

A betrayed husband at the end of his career

who decides to end the story like this.

But that's not how it went.

Perhaps Fedora even had a lover, but she would always stay with me.

She cared for me and was grateful to me.

I was the one who saw her talent

before her beauty.

I help, I don't kill.

Look here.

Even when in the military, it appears that you were getting along with your comrades.

- Is this true?
- One never forgets what was experienced in war.

Many of them, I have helped even after the war.

Take Erminia's husband, for example.

Which one is in the photo? Point him out.

- What are you doing here?
- Are they making you be the lookout?

- Are you crazy?
- Don't you dare!

A thief and also rude? I didn't raise you like this.

Listen to me. I know what I'm saying, and so do you.

But just know that I won't let you do it.

- Can we discuss this later?
- No. You're not going now.

It's not a big deal and I do not agree.

But if I don't go, they'll consider me a coward.

Better to be a coward than dead. You're not going.

Listen, why don't you put a cheerful record on? I need it.

This is for you.

Carlo!

[RECORD PLAYER MUSIC]
Why?

You know the Marchioness Imma.

She will be upset if you attend her
reception in an old dress.

- What reception?
- The one she's throwing for the Immaculate Conception.

Here are two invitations.

I'm glad to see that you feel up to attending a reception.

You're not coming with me, Bianca.

You'll go with your inspector.

Even if he was so thoughtless to distance you.

He won't turn down a last invite.

What for?

To show him...

what he's missing.

♪ Sleep or not, my dear

♪ Listen for a moment to this voice.

♪ He who loves you a lot is in the middle of the street

♪ Singing you a sweet little song. ♪

- Raffaele.
- Sorry, Bambinella put that song in my head.

- What a nice song.
- You visited Bambinella?

No, well yes, but she knows nothing.

- Who is it?
- Mr. Pacelli, it's the police.

Sorry, my wife isn't here.

I'm not used to seeing anyone anymore.

- Perhaps you wished to discuss the theater incident with her.
- No.

Actually, we wanted to talk to you.

We found out from Gelmi that you were comrades.

That's why he was intent on helping your family.

Nobody gave me a job anymore

since I came back from the front in this condition.

Erminia had to do a bunch of jobs

until Gelmi gave her a good one.

When was the last time you saw Gelmi?

During the war.

I didn't want him to see me like this.

I want us to stick to our memories.

Maybe then you'd want to keep this.

Thanks.

I don't have any pictures from my old life.

Just this drawing.

The portrait my daughter made.

Please, have a seat.

You see?

When I left, she was a child.

She's always been an artist.

Always wanted to be famous.

Erminia went to Gelmi, once she found out he was in Naples

to ask him for a little help to pay for her dance lessons.

Gelmi did much more.

He even hired Erminia.

What do you mean "even hired Erminia"?

- Your daughter also works in that same revue?
- Yes.

After a few dance lessons, he took her as a dancer.

So, how will it end now?
Both will lose our jobs.

At least my daughter found a good guy, so she is settled.

I believe that Erminia is very loyal to Gelmi.

- She's helped your whole family.
- You're right.

She's the only one who could access the dressing room

to replace the bullet.

Why should she do it?

She had no interest in creating problems for the show.

Maybe she hated Fedora.

Why get her shot by Gelmi, and in front of everyone?

That would only get him in trouble.

I keep thinking about it, but I can't find a motive besides jealousy.

The problem is that you're not convinced of Gelmi's guilt.

What should I tell you? I trust you, even when I don't understand anything.

- Tell me what to do, and I'll do it.
- Nothing.

Now, I'll take a walk to clear my thoughts.

Tomorrow we'll hear again from Erminia and her daughter.

- Go home.
- See you tomorrow.

- Lucia!

- What a screamer! I'm here, what's up?
- Oh my, how beautiful you are.

- If I had the voice, I'd serenade you.
- Eh.

♪ He who loves you a lot is in the street

♪ Singing you a sweet little song. ♪

Are you done? Come on, I have cabbage on the stove, what's up?

- Just wanted to let you know, I'll be late tonight.
- Okay, bye.

- Oh, by the way.
- What is it?
- Heard it, huh?

- What?
- The theft gang, the kids, they were arrested.

- When did this happen?
- Today.

At the police station, they'll teach them a lesson.

They're lucky, because they haven't passed through my hands.

- Bye, Lucia.
- Bye.

Renato, for next week do a summary of the first chapter.

- Okay? Good.
- Enrica.
- Yes?
- Tomorrow is Immaculate Conception Day.

- Shall I make the sponge cake for Imma?
- Yes, we're having a dinner.

Okay. Renato, remember, also read the second one, okay?

- I also invited the Major.
- Why?

Renato, go to mom and give her my regards.

- Why?
- Because I'm your mother and I worry about your future.

After what I did, he'll never come.

However, he will, he's already accepted.

This makes me understand that I'm right and you should understand it too.

Enrica, that man cares a lot about you.

Is she alive or dead?

So? Is she alive or dead?

Maybe you should tell us your name first.

If you came here, it means you already know it.

Scuotto Beniamino. I'm her father.

Your daughter is still alive

but it's a miracle, considering what they've done to her.

She's a very strong girl.

- Yes, she is.
- You know what state your daughter is in

and you're not by her side?

Help me understand, I'm asking you as a father! I'd go nuts!

Here! Eat up!

There you go.

- Is your daughter also a prostitute?
- Keep calm, Maione.

Scuotto, did your daughter come here? Is it true or not?

- Did you beat her?
- Absolutely not.

She was here to give me the money, as every month.

Help us understand who did it.

Your daughter nearly died alone in the street!

Everyone chooses their own life.

A prostitute always knows she might meet a cruel end.

- I'm sorry, I don't know anything.
- No, you do.

If you don't talk, I will bring you to jail, is that clear?

Take me wherever you want, I will never say anything.

Listen, who else lives here with you?

Who lives here?

Camillo, my nephew.

So, Lina's son?

Yes.

- How old is he?
- He's 16.

Listen…

If you're not arresting me, will you please close the door when you leave?

But how can it be?

- Why would a son do this to his mother?
- I don't know.

I don't know,
and I don't want to know.

Now I understand
what Lina was trying to tell me.

In my opinion, it was one of
those people sitting at that table.

They may have fled,
but I will definitely catch them.

- Doctor, I want to see this matter clearly.
- No.

Please, don't tell Ricciardi anything.

He would never let such an act go unpunished.

- I get it.
- Understand Lina too.

Do you understand Lina or not?

She just asked me this

not to investigate,
to leave her son alone.

That deceptive and enigmatic fellow that you like...

was able to avoid our surveillance.

Ricciardi? What could he possibly have done?

He's the reason the teacher turned down the German.

They're meeting in secret.

I was right.

But I don't get it..you're the one who told me about Countess Roccaspina.

Apparently, she's quite favoured by many.

Anyway, she's in the way.

- What are you saying?
- I told you the German needs our support in Naples.

If the girl refuses him

he might give up his assignment and leave the city.

We must prevent Ricciardi from getting in their way by any means possible.

- You can't force a woman to repress her feelings.
- I'm aware.

But... we can eliminate
the cause of those feelings.

- Being a police inspector is very dangerous.
- Falco, this isn't a joke.

Think about it, if the girl accepts to marry Manfred

he'll take her with him to Germany.

You'll still lose your informant.

You can't know that.

The girl is deeply rooted in Naples, they might decide to stay.

On the other hand, without her it is highly unlikely this will happen.

The Major is invited to her dinner tomorrow night.

Things will work out.

I will do everything I can to convince him to stay in Naples.

But leave Ricciardi alone.

Enrica.

You can talk here, right?

You worry me like this.

My mother invited Manfred to dinner tomorrow.

She's so stubborn.

She thinks I'll accept the situation out of fear of being alone.

That's only her fear, to be clear.

- Can't you explain this to her?
- No...

I should tell her that I'm in love with somebody else, but she wouldn't believe me.

She would think I'm crazy, that I've invented it.

Or she would think that this man doesn't reciprocate my feelings.

Sure, because otherwise he would step forward and say it to everyone.

You know that's not the case.

Yes, I know, but we don't have time.

If you don't talk to my parents

I don't know what else to do to keep Manfred away.

What should I do? I can't stop thinking about Lina and her son.

I knew it.

You are just like your inspector.

You need to uncover the entire truth.

I also know you'll respect that woman's wish.

You're someone who respects feelings.

That's a rare quality.

I want to learn from you.

I want to respect Giovanni's will.

But he has to truly feel it.

Well?

Well?

What is it?

- Has she woken up yet?
- No.

Go get a priest.

You're asking me to get a priest?

Yes, go and get the priest from San Ferdinando.

Ricciardi's friend, what's his name? Father Pierino.

♪ Singing you a sweet song… ♪

Sorry, I learned it from the radio.

Why apologize, Nelide? You have a beautiful voice.

I know this song, okay?

If you sing it some more, it’ll be nice.

♪ You're sleeping,
you haven't woken up. ♪

Well done.

♪ These little windows won't open.

♪ It's an embroidery, this little mandolin song.

♪ Wake up, my love, don't sleep… ♪

- Sorry, Nelide, I need to go.
- You're not eating?
– No.

Actually, thank you, you have already helped me a lot.

- Have a nice day.
- Goodbye.

He's sad again, I know.

Did you think it was easy?

Do you know how long he swings back and forth?

You keep an eye on it.

Prepare something good for dinner, it's the Immaculate.

Good, but light, as he likes it.

Uh...
The way he likes it or the way you like it?

The young master doesn't even know what he wants.

What you want is clear, it seems.

Buy vegetables from a certain greengrocer.

This little gem here is super fast. It goes 70 kilometers per hour.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Have you thought about it? Where do we start this morning?

- From Erminia and her daughter?
- No, neither of them.

Let's start from Fedora's lover.

The only one who can tell us if and how much their relationship caused problems.

Alright, but how are we going to find him?

I sent for him, because I think I know who he is.

- I hope so at least.
- Who is he? How did you do it?

- Did you have a long walk last night?
- It's not about the walk.

It's about Bambinella's song. Nelide was singing it this morning too.

There is a moment where she goes: "It's an embroidery, this little mandolin song."

Do you remember? Do you remember what the old actor said?

Artists embroider, and so... even mandolinists do.

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

Oh, I realized right away that you're a serious person.

You recognize quality without any fuss.

- You're the one making a fuss.
- Right.

- Do you have broccoli rabe?
- Of course. It's special.

Miss Nelide, ask and you shall receive.

I'm ready to meet your desires.

Give me two pomegranates, I have to make roast pork.

I'll get them for you now.

- Ciro, do you have pomegranates?
- No.
- No.

- Hmm...
- Sarracino.

- "Talking is easy".
- Wait.

Why did you bring me here? What's this?

The situation is serious, and caution is never too much with these people.

You need help? I don't care about what happened.

- I'm always here for you.
- I don't need help.

- You're the one in danger.
- That danger is no more.

You don't have to feel guilty. A friend helped me fix it.

I'm not talking about that issue. I didn't ask you here for that.

- The problem is the teacher.
- This is none of your business.

This time, I have nothing to do with it. Believe me, Ricciardi.

I accept the fact that you don't reciprocate my feelings.

But you can't stop me from caring about you. I have to warn you.

You need to let go of Miss Colombo, or they will kill you.

We have no idea what they're capable of.

People disappear from one day to the next, even in Naples.

I'm not a political target.

- What has Enrica got to do with it?
- She's just another pawn, like me and you.

Why are you talking about pawns? I...

If you want to talk to me, be clear.

Convince her to accept the courtship of the German, or you risk your life.

The German? Why?

Livia, who is he?

- Who is he? Is he dangerous?
- He is not the dangerous one.

He's just another pawn.

Livia!

Ricciardi, I beg you.

Despite everything, I can't bear to lose you.

You don't have to worry about me.

As for the rest, thank you.

Take care of yourself.

Take him home, thank you.

Which one of you is Camillo?

I am. Who are you?

In my opinion, you need a driving lesson.

Now you tell me what happened to your mother without telling lies!

I promised not to hurt you, but I don't know if I can keep it, get it?

- What happened was...
- Speak up! Are you going to speak or I need to remind you again?

What happened was that a friend of mine was working in the city some time ago.

- Speak up!
- They took him to a brothel and he saw my mother.

Can you believe it? My mother is a prostitute!

I was too ashamed.

Everyone knew and wanted to punish her for disgracing Campiglione.

What could I do?

You know what I think?

Living with the thought of what you've done to those who love you the most

is the right punishment for someone like you.

You disgust me.

This is a reminder.

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

Bruno.

Ricciardi.

This time I am the one who needs your help.

- It's her? It's Lina?
- Yes.

Why didn't you call me sooner?

Doctor. Doctor, he's here.

- Father Pierino.
- Inspector.

Sorry I'm late, but I hope I'm still on time.

- For what?
- They told me to come for a last anointing.

No, you were misinformed.

It's not for a last anointing, but to celebrate a wedding.

There are even witnesses, Sister Luisa and Inspector Ricciardi.

Well, better this way then. Where are the bride and groom?

What has happened to her?

The man who was supposed to stand by her and protect her was always indecisive.

I am that man.

Now, even though it's late, I want to marry her.

The girl is not capable of understanding, Doctor.

Listen to me, Father Pierino.

Listen carefully.

I am a coward.

If I hadn't been a coward, this wouldn't have happened.

I love her.

I didn't know that life and love can come...

And go in a moment.

Inspector, Aurelio Pittella, the lover, has arrived.

Should I call him?

Inspector, has something happened?

Those who reduced the girl in the hospital like this…

have you seen their faces?

- Sorry I didn't tell you anything.
- No.

Bruno explained to me why you didn't involve me. You did well.

I wouldn't have respected Lina's will.

Not even for love.

I am not worthy of a feeling like love.

That's the truth.

The story about the fear of living...
Perhaps that's true too.

- Excuse me, Raffaele, call Pittella.
- Immediately.

Pittella!

Pittella, come on, have a seat.

I won't waste your time because I don't want to waste mine either.

We know about your relationship with Fedora Marra.

- How do you know?
- We found a note from her to you.

I can't understand one thing.

What did she see in you?

I asked myself the same question.

Fedora said that I awakened her feelings with the mandolin.

That my music was embroidery, like in the song.

When did your story start?

- When did you start seeing each other?
- About a month ago.

She did everything, I, of course, didn't think about it.

At the end of the rehearsals, she asked me to stay.

She said she was thinking of a musical number to sing with my accompaniment.

Her husband wanted her to be happy.

So from time to time, at the end of the day...

we were alone.

I knew it was wrong, but...

Fedora was irresistible.

- Who knew about this?
- No one, Inspector.

I risked not only my job but my career.

Fedora didn't want to ridicule her husband.

People say that he killed her...

- Did you discover it?
- We're trying to figure it out.

In your opinion, is it possible that no one suspected anything?

Perhaps Erminia could guess, seeing that I spent time with Fedora.

She's the last to leave.

She never hinted at it.

But she could have talked about it with Gelmi, no?

At risk of being fired by Fedora? I don't believe so.

You have a relationship with a girl from the troupe, am I correct?

What does this have to do with it?

If the inspector has asked the question, it matters.

Answer.

Yes, it's true.

I'm disgusting, I know, but I don't want to lose her.

- Don't force me to say who she is, please.
- No need. I already know.

You have to explain how you figured it out.

It was obvious to think of Gelmi.

It's mind-blowing to think of your woman

in another man's arms.
- It's true, yes, that's true.

I kept thinking that if I were in Gelmi's place

I could never kill the woman I love.

I would have tried to eliminate the lover.

I looked at the issue from a different point of view

That of a person

who wanted to eliminate Fedora because she was Pittella's lover.

Excuse me, how do you enter the dressing room

and replace the bullets?

By taking advantage of when Gelmi was in Fedora's dressing room.

So you're telling me that the custodian of the dressing rooms lied?

- That's not true that she didn't get up.
- No, I'm not saying she lied.

- I say she is an accomplice.
- "Accomplice"?
- Mmm.

Haven't we always said that she would never harm Gelmi?

Yes, it's true, we said that.

Upon investigation, we discovered that in this entire situation

there is someone even more important to her than Gelmi.
Raffaele, the girl is Erminia's daughter.

The redhead dancer.

Red-haired like her father.

From him, she learned how to use a gun.

In the troupe, she found a good guy who wants to marry her.

- Do you remember these words?
- "Good guy".

- Pittella?
- Right.

Tonight we try to have a word with this girl.

We try to make her confess

so we verify if I got it right.

- Bianca.
- I won't waste your time.

I came to ask you for a final meeting, this evening.

Accompany me to the reception

For the name day of Marchesa Imma Castaldi.

- It would be impossible to decline.
- We've already talked about this.

We've already talked about this, Bianca.

I have to go to Splendor to question a suspect.

- I won't have the time to change.
- I'll pick you up by car.

You can go home and change.

No one is on time at a social event.

Pomegranates, for your roast.

- How much do I owe?
- Nothing.

Today I failed you and had to make up for it.

As I said, I can provide whatever you desire.

I won't accept if you don't state a price.

Let's do this, I ask you to always come to my stall.

Is that good? I gain from it.

A demanding customer like you attracts more.

You do a great job of attracting customers on your own.

These are for you, a peace offering.

And to tell you that I would like to know you better, have a chat.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Alright, Gaetano.

If you stop badgering me,

I will be your customer and you will be my trusted greengrocer.

We can talk about this, as for the rest, I just have to work.

Alright, I'm in.

Work first... and then we'll see.

[WHISTLES]

Did something happen?

Your mother and I have had a long conversation.

Luca will be proud that you'll wear it.

I'm going on a mission tonight with the inspector.

In the future, it will be you and me.

I can't wait.

No.

Better there.

Here it is.

Are you sure the mandolinist might not have warned her?

No, he's confined at home under strict surveillance by Camarda.

Alright, then we can only wait.

In the meantime, I'm going to use the bathroom.

I don't want to end up like the actor on stage. Excuse me.

- Hurry up.
- Coming.

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

- Osvaldo, see what's happening.

- Leave it, it would be better if I continue on foot.

- We wait and change the route.
- It's around the corner.

It’s only five minutes away.

I'll go and return with Ricciardi, before he can change his mind.

Bianca.

No!

No! No! No!

No! Luigi, no!

- Luigi, look at me.
- Stop!

- Help!
- Let go!

- Stop! Inspector!
- Look at me!

- Inspector!
- Help!

[KNOCKS ON DOOR]

He's arrived early, he's really German. Go open up.

What happened? Where?

- Forgive me.
- Enrica!

Well? Where are you rushing off to, if I may ask?

- We need to see Inspector Ricciardi.
- He's with Doctor Modo.

He will be the one to tell us if and when it will be possible to see him.

Don't worry, he couldn’t be in better hands.

You should just pray that the inspector does not die!

Do you really think you were getting away with it?

Of course.

Gelmi was killing that prostitute in front of everyone.

Everyone knew he had good reasons to do it.

The inspector immediately started asking questions.

Finally, after such a long time, I was happy.

I danced.

I was in love and reciprocated.

The prostitute laid her eyes on him.

Aurelio is special.

You hear him play and you're enchanted.

That’s not the reason she wanted him.

It's because he was the youngest.

She had an age obsession.

She just needed it to forget the passage of time.

[PIANO MUSIC]

- Livia.
- Manfred.

What are you doing here? And your dinner?

I made a mistake accepting the invitation.

Enrica is not shy.

- She doesn't want me and will never want me.
- No.

Manfred, now you sit here.

You've drunk too much, I'll get you some water.

Tomorrow I will ask to be brought back to my home country.

My love, please, wake up.

Wake up.

You can't leave me alone.

You can't!

Ricciardi, it's me, Bruno.

Calm down, Ricciardi.

It was a bad wound, you lost a lot of blood.

You'll see, you'll recover with no consequences.

- At least you.
- Lina?

- I'm sorry.
- It’s the curse I'll carry as long as I live.

- I have to learn to live with it.
- You need to coexist with the pain.

But... without stopping living.

[KNOCKS ON DOOR]
Enough already!

We want to see the inspector!

- Don't get me in trouble.
- We are just concerned.

- Oh, finally.
- Enrica!

- Young master, how are you?
- Inspector.

Good evening, Inspector.

Pleased to see you safe and sound.

Good evening, Knight.

Knight, I know these are not the right circumstances.

But I'm saying this with all my heart.

I would like to ask for your permission...

to date your daughter.