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OCTOPUS 10

Silvia! What a pleasure to see you.

I often read about you in the papers

but beyond that I assumed you'd forgotten me.

How could I?

You taught me everything I know.

You had to do all the worst jobs.

You were the youngest, the mascot of the group.

Sometimes I miss those years.

I don't, Silvia.

They were dark times, violent times.

We fought ruthless enemies.

Terrorism, organised crime...

They were trying to bring down the state.

And we lost so many of our people.

Too many.

No, I must say that these days

I'm happy just to attend to my students

and my books.

And to know there are people like you to uphold the law.

Well, I've stepped aside too. I left the magistracy.

I'd hoped those days were over, but...

But?

Here...

See this girl?

Giulia Mercuri. I think she's been kidnapped.

The victim was Paolo Tripoli

and, like Giulia's father, Senator Mercuri,

he was a member of Professor Ramonte's association.

I thought that association ceased to exist years ago.

Yes. And many members were investigated

but with little success.

Most of the charges were dismissed or lapsed.

The few found guilty were given light sentences.

I n any case, they're all out of jail now.

And once the media spotlight was turned off

they resumed their jobs and previous activities.

And you have reason to believe they're still dangerous?

Ramonte was found innocent and acquitted.

But it was an appeal court's verdict.

That's not what worries me. Giulia told me about a file.

Classified information

which could expose 30 years of secrets.

- And Ramonte has them? - Probably.

But whoever has them has a powerful extortion tool,

a diabolical force to manipulate the seat of power.

- You've told the magistrates? - Yes, but they won't listen.

Ramonte is untouchable again, stronger than ever.

But I can't give up, even though...

this story is playing havoc with my private life.

You taught me that we have responsibilities we can't ignore.

And you want to go ahead all by yourself?

I'm here to ask for your help.

I don't carry much weight these days.

You're important to me.

I haven't changed my mind.

There are times when you cannot and must not give up.

Keep listening to your conscience, Silvia.

And I'll do my best

to give more than moral support.

Thank you.

Thank you, Professor.

No, leave this to me.

I'll keep it until you bring her to meet me in person.

What do you want?

- To take your picture. - Keep away from me.

You have to hold it so they can read the date.

I'm not posing for any picture.

What do you want from me?

Do as you're told.

- What did you do to her? - I took her picture.

You can keep the paper.

What's that?

- I don't know. - Why did they kidnap me?

Wait. I saw you at the hospital. You're Dimitri's mother.

Your son is very sick. How is he?

Not good.

He's getting worse. The doctors say he's critical.

Why aren't you with him? Why are you here?

Why is it just you unmasked?

I'm not important.

If you need anything, you can ask me.

I have orders to treat you well.

Whose orders are they?

Who's behind that camera?

Vanja, it's me.

Goodbye.

Hello.

- Want some coffee? - Thank you.

- Did it go well in Rome? - Yes, more or less.

- Did you see the professor? - Yes.

He was a great comfort.

He said that I'm right, I must go ahead.

What will you do now?

I have no idea.

Unfortunately I'm alone.

If what you say is true, why doesn't anybody do anything?

Well, Ramonte was acquitted and nobody dares touch him.

And Giulia's father is still not talking,

fearing for his daughter's life.

Sooner or later they'll notice you.

That's what I hope.

I want to flush them out.

I want to bring them into the open.

You want to be a decoy? Do you realise the risks?

It's all I can do.

I'm going to work. See you tonight?

I think so. Alfredo...

Any news of Anna?

No. I couldn't bring myself to call after what happened.

She's been hurt too much.

We promised to take her home, but...

Hello? Good morning, Judge.

I'd like news of Anna. I'd love to see her.

Not a good idea. The last visit really upset her.

It was a huge disappointment.

I know, it was hard for me too.

Something unexpected had happened, a serious matter.

But I assure you nothing's changed.

We'll bring her home Very soon.

Anna needs security.

If you can't provide it you should leave her alone.

But we're still assured of the adoption, aren't we?

The judge will decide in the interest of the child.

I'm sorry, but I have to go now.

Yes, I understand. Goodbye.

Another cup of tea?

Poor Vanja, now you have to take care of a sick man.

- My strength is leaving me. - You'll feel better soon.

Drink it, it'll do you good.

You'll be fine, I'm sure of it.

- Thank you, my boy. - I must go now.

We'll continue our game later.

Yes, of course.

Give me your hand.

I'm glad you're back.

Give these in person to Rittone.

Right away.

- How's the professor? - Weak.

He must keep taking the medicine.

- Now go. - I need money.

You've had an advance. The rest when the job's done.

Sorry, it's not visiting time.

I'm Judge Conti. I need to talk to the director.

- I'm the director. - I'm looking for a girl.

She volunteers here... Giulia Mercuri.

Giulia! What happened to her? Where is she?

I was hoping you'd help me find out.

We were expecting her but she never even called.

Her boyfriend looked for her too.

- What's his name? - Marco Rittone.

His father's a lawyer. Know him?

He knew she'd gone to London, but she hadn't left a contact.

- Did you know about the trip? - Not at all. I told him that.

We're losing another child.

- What's wrong with him? - Leukaemia.

A victim of the Russian nuclear plant disaster.

Chernobyl!

Hello, it's Silvia Conti. May I speak to Marco?

- My son is out. - Hello, Mr Rittone.

- What do you want from Marco? - News of his girlfriend.

- You must know Giulia. - I don't know where she is.

When did you last see her?

Who authorised you to question me?

I'm just asking...

My son and I have nothing to tell you. Goodbye.

Lunch is ready, Dad.

- Coming. - Who was it?

Nothing, just a nuisance.

She can't just have vanished.

- Who's vanished? - Giulia.

She went to London after a fight with Marco.

If I'd left every time we argued I'd have been all over the world.

You said she's been on edge lately.

She came up with a story about her father.

She said that her father was in danger,

that your friend Ramonte was threatening him.

Marco, I'll be honest with you.

I don't know if a girl who acts like that is right for you.

- Who can that be? - I'll get it.

Morning.

- Mr Rittone, the lawyer? - I'm his son. Can I help you?

I'm sorry, it's a personal delivery.

- Who shall I say? - Vanja.

Come in.

Wait, please.

- Dad, it's for you. - Who is it?

Vanja.

- What can I do for you? - Good morning.

I won't be long, Marco.

Where's your father?

Bothering people at lunchtime!

Well? Can't we have our Saturday meal in peace?

Who was that guy?

A client's secretary.

- Can we eat now? - Bon appetit.

I nspector Leonardi...

You wanted to see me, Judge?

- Let's take a walk. - With pleasure.

This is delicate. I know Judge Conti came to see you.

Yes, she was looking for a girl, Giulia Mercuri.

She witnessed an accident.

That's right. Heard from her lately?

No. Judge Conti said she'd gone to London.

The girl's father told her, but she wasn't convinced.

She asked me to check with the airport

and the girl wasn't on any flight.

That's just the problem.

Judge Conti has no authority to investigate the disappearance.

And to this day nobody has reported a crime to us.

But...

They arrived a short while ago. She's alive and well.

- Why? - Now her fate is up to you.

You have something precious

and Ramonte is willing to pay any price for it.

It's the disk, isn't it?

The damned disk that lets him access his file.

It's just a senile old man's obsession.

It took him 30 years to compile and he wants it back.

That's why he kidnapped my daughter?

Give him the disk and Giulia will be here within an hour.

Excuse me, Senator, it's time for your pill.

- Let me help you... - Leave it here, Hedy.

- What does he know about this? - He won't tell anyone.

He owes me everything. And he's very fond of Giulia.

Let's hope so. One word too many could be fatal for her.

I'll be back tomorrow. Hand over the disk and we'll all rest easy.

The number you have called is unavailable.

Please call again later.

We may have to sacrifice our queens.

That's an idea.

I can't do anything, I feel as if I'm fading...

What did you mean? What idea?

I was thinking of changing the name of my club.

How about The Two Queens?

I hate it.

If I were you, I'd never set foot in that place again.

No, Vanja, I didn't take you in and raise you like a prince

for you to prostitute yourself in a place like that.

When you're better, I'll take you to my club.

You'll change your mind, you'll like it.

Checkmate.

Let's wait a few days. I can't act without a crime.

I know, but we can't just abandon Giulia.

You put me in an awkward position.

I have to follow the rules.

Very well. I'll come back when I have news for you.

I just hope it's not news of another fatal accident.

- When did it happen? - Early this morning.

God had pity on him and called him to heaven.

He wasn't my Dimitri any more.

He was... like a wounded little bird.

He was my whole life.

Now I've nothing left.

And Dimitri's father?

He's dead too.

He worked at the nuclear plant.

He was one of the first to be contaminated.

He fought hard against the disease.

He lived just long enough to see the birth of his son.

He had that joy.

I heard about your son.

I've no one left.

This is your home. You can stay here if you wish.

"I acknowledge that I'm no longer able,

"due to my failing health,

"to head our association.

"It is for this reason

"that I resign from the position of president

"and name our legal advisor, Edoardo Rittone,

"as my successor."

Actually, I'm fine. I'm almost back to normal.

Come on, Ramonte. We all know that, sadly, that's not the case.

We're very grateful to you, but you must understand that...

You should thank me that you're here. Me alone.

All of you.

You're nothing without me, you don't even exist.

Nobody doubts your merits, Ramonte.

No one forgets what he owes you.

But it was you who taught us

that it's not people that count, it's the plan.

That's why it's necessary for you to resign and hand over the file.

I've spent most of my life building that file.

I've paid, bribed, extorted, killed...

Yes, I've even killed to obtain those dossiers.

And now I should give them to you? No.

Not to us, Ramonte, to the plan.

Tano Cariddi?

It's funny when you think our Tano didn't want to be part of it.

I had to insist and persuade him to join.

Thank you.

Please, Ramonte, don't make it more difficult and painful.

Death is always difficult and painful.

I'm dying.

I guess I've no choice but to comply.

I guess not.

Go and get the disks, please, Vanja.

They're useless unless Mercuri gives you the disk to read them.

Mercuri too will be forced to comply.

It's you, Vanja.

I should have known you were the angel of death.

Go on, give me some more.

Do what you have to do.

Do your duty to the end.

Why, Vanja? Why?

For money?

It is to respect his dying wish

that we honour him with a very intimate and low-key ceremony

in the presence of only his closest friends,

the members of the association

to which Professor Ramonte devoted most of his life.

There is no need to remind everybody who Ramonte was.

It's known to everyone,

even to those who persecuted him

with shameful determination.

Yes, my friends, let's call a spade a spade.

Here, in the presence of the mortal remains

of a man who was destroyed by the lies of his enemies,

we can't remain silent and, above all, we can't forgive.

You all know

how the unjust and painful trial that he had to endure

had robbed the professor of his energy.

You all know how his friends rallied round

when he finally came out of jail, by then seriously ill.

Here today,

giving the last farewell to Professor Ramonte,

I feel that I can state in the name of his friends

and shout to his enemies

that his ideas and his plans

are still very much alive today.

Personally, I am honoured to carry on his legacy

and to be the executor of his will,

and I swear to ensure, to the best of my ability,

that his work is not forgotten...

that nothing is forgotten.

- That woman is... - I know who she is.

She's Silvia Conti, a brave woman.

The great prosecutor has dared to come here today.

My work is done.

- What are you doing here? - And you?

I wanted to see Ramonte's friends.

The new and the old.

- What if they see you? - That's what I want.

To show them I haven't forgotten and I'm watching them.

- It could be dangerous. - Why? They're good citiZens.

You didn't answer my question.

What am I doing here?

Just a routine check.

Ramonte had many enemies too.

Someone could have come to give him a nasty send-off.

Vanja Marinof... 22, clean record.

A known homosexual, he's just opened an "exclusive" club.

- What was he to Ramonte? - His toy boy.

Ramonte took him on when he was still in his teens.

He was with him to the end. He knows a lot

about his mentor's public and private life.

Thank you, I nspector.

Professor Ramonte's funeral was held today.

It was a private ceremony, barred to the media.

The eulogy was read by lawyer Edoardo Rittone,

the executor of his estate.

This controversial man, by many considered a benefactor,

by others a mafioso and a murderer,

will now face the divine justice he claimed to trust,

after human justice had fully cleared his name before he died.

Excuse me, Senator, Mr Marco Rittone is here.

Good evening, Senator. I'm sorry to bother you...

- Did your father send you? - No, why?

What... what do you want?

Senator, I'm well aware

that you disapproved of your daughter and me.

But I'm worried about Giulia.

She can't have just disappeared without a reason.

- You love her, don't you? - I do.

Giulia... is going through a difficult time.

She has to make some important decisions.

Where is she? Why doesn't she answer the phone?

I can't tell you where she is.

I don't even know myself.

But she'll be back very soon.

Have faith.

What's all this mystery?

You're very young, Marco.

But you must be patient. Giulia will be back very soon,

in a matter of hours.

- I want to help her. - You needn't do anything.

If you speak, tell her I'm thinking of her

and I'm waiting for her.

Goodbye, Senator.

Marco...

I owe you an apology.

I misjudged you, but...

Giulia will be back. We'll be reunited again.

This is a private club, members only.

I know. Tell Vanja that Silvia Conti is here to see him.

Follow me.

Wait here.

What's the deal? Wrong address?

Or are you after new thrills?

I want to talk to you about Professor Ramonte.

I thought his death had quenched your thirst for revenge.

I never wanted him to die.

He died in my arms, you know.

Of course you do, that's why you're here.

Yes. You lived with him during his last days.

What was the cause of death?

He was very debilitated.

Why are we talking?

Am I a witness, a suspect, or what?

It's just a friendly chat.

I choose my own friends.

Speaking of friends,

Ramonte met with the members of his association at his place.

You must have known them. They were at the funeral today.

I didn't see anybody.

There was an official meeting where a girl was present.

A girl?

Yes. A brunette, about your age.

- She vanished soon after. - What's that to me?

There was also an old friend of the professor, Doctor Tripoli,

who was run over and killed the next day.

Stop telling me all that. I'm in no mood to listen to you.

I don't know why you're so nervous.

Because Professor Ramonte told me about you.

He told me to stay away from you.

And since this is my club, I'd like you to leave, please.

I'm sorry, Miss.

You loved Dimitri, you played with him,

and I'm making you suffer.

I guess you have no choice.

He's been good to me and Dimitri.

He's given me a job.

He gave me the chance to help my son.

Who is he?

A man who's suffered a lot.

Why does he keep me here?

What does he want?

Ramonte's dead, there's no reason now.

Ramonte didn't count much any more.

And without your disk his file is worthless.

That file is ours now, Aldo.

Marco was here yesterday.

- What did you tell him? - He's scared.

He doesn't know what can have happened to Giulia.

I lied to him and reassured him.

I was sure that after Ramonte's death you would help us.

I do want to help you.

But I can't do anything for Giulia. Only you can save her.

What kind of father are you?

You risk your daughter out of stubbornness.

I n there.

Where?

Open the frame.

Behind the photograph.

Now call them, right here in front of me.

- Giulia must be free tonight. - It's not that simple.

I warn you, I know everything.

About you, about Ramonte...

about I nspector Cattani's murder.

Tell your friends I'm calling the shots now.

While we have your daughter

you're in no position to give orders.

If you say one word, you sign her death warrant.

- You'll never let her go. - She's our only insurance

against you doing anything foolish.

We can't trust you any more.

Aldo! What's wrong?

Holy Mother of God... Aldo!

Hedy! Hurry, the senator's sick.

Senator!

What's wrong?

The pocket...

The pocket of my jacket...

Giulia... Giulia...

Senator... Senator, answer me... Answer me!

My dear friends,

this day will live in the memories of us all.

We've been persecuted, jailed and marginalised.

All that's in the past, and now we can rightly say

we grow stronger than ever.

We owe this to a man who was first to understand

which path to follow, and above all,

which branches to cut so the tree could blossom.

With unanimous consent, I nominate our new leader...

Tano Cariddi.

We are now presented with a great opportunity

to develop a great plan.

To do that, we won't need weapons or terrorist tactics.

Those things only help our enemies

to win and grow stronger.

There'll be no laws to break

simply because we'll be making the laws

to suit our interests and our great plan

to make Sicily a free port for the new global economy.

This is the weapon that will allow us to achieve our aim,

the file that Ramonte worked to compile over a lifetime.

Ramonte was far-sighted, patient and meticulous.

Day after day, over 30 years, he gathered in these dossiers

the public and private sins of many powerful politicians,

obscure civil servants, magistrates, policemen,

businessmen, top professionals

and up-and-coming young men.

When they find out we have the dirt on them,

many will panic and be willing to buy our silence.

Many of those who turned their back on us will return.

Some will be asked to openly join us,

others to silently endorse our decisions.

All of them will pay the highest price.

They'll have to relinquish their power, hand it over to us

and give us free rein to use it at our discretion.

You know everything, you saw everything.

Do you want Giulia to end up like her father?

I don't know anything. I've just been doing my job.

No, you know that Giulia is in danger,

that she was kidnapped.

They blackmailed her father and terrorised him to death.

And now that he's dead, Giulia's life is worthless.

They can get rid of her any time.

What?

- Wait, Marco. - What do you know about her?

The obvious. You know how much Giulia loved her father.

Yet she's not here to mourn his death. And she won't be.

Because a monster has her,

and he denies her even this.

She was kidnapped because she knew awful truths

about her father and his friends,

because she'd seen one of them die

and, unlike them, she didn't turn a blind eye.

That's enough. You've no respect for the dead.

You still slander the men whose death you caused with your lies.

Why not tell your son the truth, if you dare?

Why not sing Ramonte's praises?

You were his closest associate,

the executor of his will.

Ask him to tell you about Ramonte and his friends.

Giulia had found out. That's why she was kidnapped.

Her life depends on you too, Marco.

The people who love her may still be able to save her.

- That woman's right, Dad. - That woman's obsessed.

No, you're wrong. Giulia told me about it.

About what?

A meeting at Ramonte's place. You were there too.

- Ramonte was your friend. - Come on, let's go.

I kept quiet to spare your feelings, but it's true.

- Giulia's been kidnapped. - You knew about it!

How did it happen?

They contacted me as her father's friend.

- Who are they? - I'd rather you didn't know.

I'm suffering enough over this situation.

- Why are you involved? - I'm not. They just know me.

I'm a well-known lawyer.

They asked me to mediate,

to convey their demands to her father.

- What did they want? - I don't know, I told you.

I'm just a mediator.

I accepted out of concern for you and that poor girl.

God knows how painful it was.

It fell to me to tell poor Aldo that his daughter...

I'll never forget how distressing it was.

I did my best to help Giulia.

I offered money, begged for mercy...

And now? Where's Giulia now?

Who knows? Her father's death has complicated everything.

But maybe not, maybe now they'll let her go.

Now you know and you can judge your father's actions.

I'll keep doing my best to get Giulia back.

Why didn't we go to the police?

Are you craZy? Giulia would be dead by now.

No, we must free Giulia first.

The real danger now comes from Judge Silvia Conti.

She doesn't care about Giulia.

She wants revenge for the trial that ended her career.

She's just interested in finding someone to send to jail.

Keep away from that woman, Marco.

If she contacts you, let me know and don't talk to her.

For Giulia's sake.

Go home now. I have something to do first.

It's me.

There are serious complications.

I must see you.

Please, give this to Judge Conti.

- We're not mailmen. - Please, it's very important.

- Does she know that? - She will when she sees it.

Wait, I'll call the inspector.

- I can't, I must go. - Just a minute.

Please, give it to her!

That woman's obsessed. She said awful things to my son.

She terrorised the Egyptian. He'll talk soon, I know it.

He saw me. He heard what I said to Mercuri, he knows everything.

Knows what?

I followed your orders, Tano.

You've made many mistakes.

We can still fix things.

I was hoping it wouldn't come to this.

I did my best to avoid it.

But the mind alone can't bend metal. It needs fire.

It's time to play our last card, the riskiest one.

You and I will have to bear this burden.

Each will carry his load.

Mine will be the last and heaviest.

The girl.

But you...

You love me... Me!

Yes, you.

Why?

You're a good man.

That's not true.

I'm not good.

I can't afford to be.

I miss you.

- I'm here. - That's even worse, because...

you're not here for me.

Silvia...

I'm not blaming you. I'm not here for you either.

Will this story ever end?

It's getting close.

Sooner or later somebody will emerge and...

will make a mistake.

You're playing with fire. And you're alone.

No, I'm no longer alone.

I've met some people who instinctively reject evil.

They'll help me.

They'll be destroyed with you.

I'm scared, Silvia.

And that makes me feel less alone.

General I ndex, I nformation Dossier.

Chronological I ndex...

Government and Ministry Positions,

Managers and Businessmen, Parliamentarians...

Extortion Targets, Corruption Targets...

Depravity...

Sexual Deviants, Gamblers, Drug Addicts...

The truth.

First-class merchandise, for special occasions.

Personal Data...

Son - Carlo, Drug Addict Association Status - Corruptible

Mr Rittone, it's your turn.

It's all here.

Our entire past.

Bastards!

Don't lose her.

Go!

- Look out, the bike! - Call HQ!

- How is she? - Fine, just a few scratches.

So you succeeded.

Mercuri's manservant left them with the police.

The envelope's addressed to Judge Conti.

He left them with her before fleeing.

- How is Judge Conti? - She's fine.

But one of our men is critical.

- Any leads? - We're checking every angle.

Could this be revenge for Ramonte's death?

Right now nothing points in that direction.

Is this connected with the murder of the Egyptian?

The method seems to be the same.

It's too early to tell.

What's going on, I nspector? The public's scared.

We were too eager to put the past behind us

and now we pay the price.

Poor Hedy. If only he'd trusted me.

My escorts... Were they hurt?

One's in shock but will be okay. The other...

He's in surgery. They're hoping to save him.

I'm sorry.

- It's all my fault. - No, it isn't.

It's a miracle you survived.

- When did I get an escort? - When you didn't give up.

- I didn't even know them. - It's their job.

What's changed?

Last time we met... you nearly showed me the door.

Let's say I wasn't authorised to give you information.

My orders were to protect you discreetly.

Whose orders?

Your trip to Rome wasn't a waste of time.

Your transfer's been suspended. You're resuming your duties.

I owe you an apology. You were right.

Anyway, now we have a crime. Two in fact.

That poor boy's killers and your attackers acted together,

as if they were following a plan.

To wipe out troublemakers.

We didn't just give you an escort,

we started to investigate as you suggested.

That's why you saw me at Ramonte's funeral.

An agent was taking photos of everyone who was there.

They're all here.

Tano Cariddi!

This never ends.

We lost track of him for years.

He seemed to have vanished.

I checked and he's officially missing.

He cooperated with the Secret Service

but no one's seen him for years.

And here he is, at Ramonte's funeral.

Maybe he was just there as a friend.

Tano Cariddi has no friends.

And his attention is on Ramonte's young friend.

They act like conspirators.

Let's get Vanja.

Let me go!

Judge, I don't know anything!

Get in.

Eat something, sir.

Take a good look.

Well?

- Do you know her? - I'm not into women.

Just answer my questions.

Never seen her.

She's Giulia Mercuri.

Senator Mercuri's daughter. Do you know him?

I might have seen him at Ramonte's house.

Many people came to visit.

Tano Cariddi visited often, didn't he?

Who's he?

- You do business together. - What business?

- I met him in church... - What's in that briefcase?

I nspector, I'm an honest citiZen.

I'm here to cooperate.

- Good. - But you can't grill me like that.

Let's talk about Giulia now. She's been gone two weeks.

- Mercuri's a rich man. - Not really. Try another reason.

- What's this? A quiZ show? - Let me help you.

Before she disappeared, Giulia called me.

Her father had told her about a certain file that Ramonte had.

- But you didn't know, did you? - I didn't.

You didn't. So you don't know

that the file contains secret and classified documents.

I don't understand... No, I don't understand.

You could get life. Do you understand that?

I want to leave.

I want to get out of here.

Keep pressuring, he may cave in.

- No, there's no time. - Let's face facts.

They have what they want. Giulia may be dead.

We must try one more thing. Are you willing to risk your job?

You'll pay, Judge. You're asking for trouble.

Times have changed.

You can't pluck an honest citiZen from his home.

No more summary justice. Ask your friends!

People like you must be careful, very careful.

- I hope you have a reason... - I do too, for your sake.

I'm telling you for the umpteenth time,

I've hardly exchanged ten words with this young man,

and only ever in greeting.

Yes, we both knew Ramonte

but I don't think that can be considered a crime.

You haven't gone this far before.

- Get him out. - Come with me, please.

This isn't over. You'll pay for this.

Try hiring my attackers. Do you know them?

- You okay? - Yes. You?

Fine. She has nothing on us.

You don't know that guy, you've never seen him. Okay?

- But... - Do as I say. You'll be fine.

See you soon.

Stay where you are.

I'm not through with you.

Since you ask so nicely...

Bring in the other witness.

Please, have a seat.

May I call you Marco?

Sure.

Marco, you know we're investigating the disappearance

of someone very close to you, Giulia Mercuri.

My guess is that she's been kidnapped

to blackmail her father, and she's still held prisoner.

Where does my father fit in?

He and Mercuri were friends.

I believe that he acted as mediator.

So what? My father is a respected lawyer.

He would have acted in good faith.

You're right. And we're here to clarify the situation.

Do you know this man?

- Is that a question? - Marco, there's no time.

Giulia is in danger.

- I've never seen him. - I didn't ask you.

Look.

Who gave you these?

How did you get them?

You did it.

You visited two days after Giulia disappeared!

You gave my father an envelope!

Take it easy, calm down.

I know nothing about envelopes and photos.

No one said there were photos in that envelope.

But it's true. These photos, right?

I've never seen that girl.

I just delivered the envelope.

Your father saw these pictures, Marco.

He took them to Mercuri.

Is everything all right?

You're under arrest for the kidnap of Giulia Mercuri.

What? What did you tell them?

- What I had to. - Had to?

What are you talking about?

What tales did you tell my boy? What lies did you spin?

This woman has set us up. Can't you see? It's a set-up!

Don't trust her!

Let's go and find Giulia.

Vanja will never talk. He's scared to death.

And I don't think he knows where she is.

Let me talk to my father.

Fugitive Not Corruptible

Date of Birth:? Place of Residence:? Category:?

Sentenced for wife's murder

Mitigating ci rcumstances Diminished responsibility

Everything... They knew everything.

Wife, Esther... Murdered.

Esther, I give you this ring

in token of my love and loyalty.

I n the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Tano...

I give you this ring

in token of my love and loyalty.

I n the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Dad...

I have to know the truth.

And I want to hear it from you.

You'll never forgive me, will you?

You don't know those people...

I'm not interested in your excuses.

You'll have time to repent.

Just tell me what happened to Giulia.

Where is she?

I don't know.

I just know she's in Tano Cariddi's hands.

He lives in an old castle at the foot of Mount Etna.

See? There are very few buildings.

They all look deserted. Old stables, goat pens...

What's that?

Zoom in.

The ruins of a castle, probably left when the new crater opened.

Didn't Rittone mention a derelict castle?

We come to you live from Police HQ

with an update on the investigation

of the recent tragic events.

Mr Rittone, the lawyer, has been arrested.

Also charged was Vanja Marinof,

local nightclub owner, of Slavic origin.

The charge is criminal association and kidnapping.

The crime has been linked to an old murder case,

the shooting of I nspector Cattani.

- Good. - The helicopters are ready.

They'll move at dawn.

They'll show us the way as we drive.

I'm coming with you. I can't stay here.

Okay.

Have you come to kill me?

You... You're a brave girl, Giulia.

So...

So proud.

You're generous.

You love your father so much you've devoted your life to him.

You kidnapped me to blackmail him, to silence him.

It's all over, Giulia.

- Your father is dead. - That's a lie.

It's a lie!

How did he die?

Who did it?

He loved you very much too.

Believing you were doomed was too much for him.

You're the one who killed him.

Why did you let him die without me?

You're animals, murderers, all of you!

You were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

You saw things you should never have seen.

But I... I didn't want to do you any harm.

I just wanted to remoVe your courage.

Just a small surgical procedure.

You're nothing but a criminal.

You have to die, Giulia.

Because...

the game is much bigger than you.

It's power that's at stake.

And power transcends all of us.

It's the only god I worship,

the only one to fight for, to sharpen your mind for,

to stifle your passions for...

Power is a greedy god.

It wants blood sacrifice, it tests you,

it throws little obstacles in your path

that have to be removed.

Little men who think they can defeat evil

or who are consumed by fear and guilt,

proud and obstinate little women

who have opposed great plans,

proud and obstinate little women like you...

and like Esther!

Esther...

I've only ever loved one woman...

and she was like this,

like you.

She was... obstinate,

and proud.

She was your age.

She was beautiful too... full of life.

She didn't love you, did she? She never loved you.

What do you know about her love?

Or mine?

She too stood in my path

and she betrayed me.

Esther...

Esther...

Why did you do it?

I would have given up everything for you.

Esther, you could have been my medicine.

You too... You deserted me, too!

You could have healed me!

Sir...

- Do you see that? - Yes, the ruins of a castle.

Geri 1 to Poli 21. Do you read me? Over.

We read you. We're flying over the NNE ridge.

Nothing to report down there. We're heading east. Over.

- Morning, Silvia. - Tano!

You still know my voice?

Let Giulia go, we're coming.

She's no use to you now.

It's not just the girl, I have Ramonte's file too.

Let Giulia go and hand over the file.

You and I are relics. It's time to step aside.

Our time is up, Silvia.

Goodbye.

Listen to me, Tano...

Tano... Answer me!

Answer me!

Sleeping next to you, waking up next to you,

having to smile at you, touch you...

I loathed it.

You know, I've always betrayed you.

- You're lying. - I spied on you...

I stole from you, I even killed. And guess who for.

Stop it! I don't believe it, you're lying!

- I nspector Cattani! - Tell me that's not true.

- Tell me it's a lie. - I know everything.

Today you win, but tomorrow

you'll be a common criminal, no different from the rest!

A nobody, a nobody!

When a drop of water in the ocean evaporates

the other drops think that it's dead.

But...

it lives on in the clouds.

And it's destined to return to the ocean.

But the other drops won't know that

unless they follow the same route.

The helicopters are getting closer.

Come, quickly!

- He'll kill you too. - What are you doing?

No, he won't. Let's go.

- Where is she taking her? - Let them go.

You can go too.

This way.

We can see something. A satellite dish on the ruins.

There's a car, and a person.

Can you land? Over.

Give me the position. Over.

They've found us!

Run, get help!

- You come too. - No, he may still need me.

Stop, stop!

There's no one here.

- Any floppy disk? - No, Judge.

We copy you. We're searching the north ridge.

Any news?

A red car is climbing to the top of the volcano.

That's him.

A man just got out.

There!

- Land! - We can't. Let's follow him.

Give the position to those on the ground.

He's heading into the crater.

He's mad!

He was right.

It's all over.

Giulia, I give you this ring

in token of my love and loyalty.

I n the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Marco, I give you this ring

in token of my love and loyalty...

- Is he that important man? - Yes...

Subtitles: Donna Tieri Nick Shimmin

Subtitling @ SBS Australia 2003