All language subtitles for La.Piovra.1997.S08E01-E02.DVDRip.XviD-TvT-pt

OCTOPUS 8

THE SCANDAL

SICILY, THE LATE FIFTIES...

- Gianna...
- Yes, darling?

- Where's Mum?
- She's busy, Paul.

Play with your truck.

Morning.

Excuse me,
can I wash my hands?

Over there.

It's been five months since
the project was approved.

Even the National Trust
has agreed to it.

Everything was ready
to start, then...

The council doesn't issue
the permits.

What's the hold-up?

You're right, Baron.

But I didn't invent the laws
or the red tape.

I can't believe it.

My husband's giving you
a unique opportunity.

The project can turn this area
into another California.

The factories will employ
hundreds of people.

And the dam will bring water
to fields and homes.

And at no cost to the council.

It's easy for the Baroness
to say that.

She's used to America.
It's different there.

It's progressive...

And women stick their noses
into business.

You say you want employment
and development for Sicily.

I'm seeing a different picture.

The consortium of local firms
I'm privileged to preside over

offered you full co-operation,
and yet...

the local firms have been
excluded from your project.

I have taken the trouble

to inquire about the owners
of your so-called local firms.

Here they are...

Agostina Rendo, aged 80,
a resident of St Agatha Hospice.

Salvo Mele, aged 75,
farmhand.

Tonino Scarò, deceased...

and coincidentally,
related to Councillor Silla.

Shall I continue?

What for? Keep digging
and all you'll find is trouble.

Who are you to talk to me like that?
Are you threatening me?

Sometimes the dog barks
when there's no call for it.

We're aware of the respect
we owe your family.

We served you for many years.

Ever had reason to complain?

Never.
That's why we're here.

So that nobody
will ever have to complain.

Maybe a few minor changes
would speed things along.

Changes?
What do you mean?

For instance, too much
importance is given to farming.

And not enough to development.

Oranges grow by themselves.

Sure, when the Lord sends rain.

But in times of drought
they shrivel up and people starve.

You're daydreaming, Baron.

These dreams
can change people's lives.

We only want to build
a few houses

to provide work for people
and building companies.

Where would you build
these houses?

For instance... in this area.

Here.

There's even a view
of the Greek ruins.

You want to build
in the archaeological area?

My dear Baroness...

What good are those old stones
to our people?

They need homes. Beautiful
homes, like yours in America,

with all the modern comforts.

Can't you see that those
"old stones" are your riches?

It's no use, darling.
They'd never understand.

I left my business in the US
and came here with my family

to bring change to this land

and you suggest shoddy buildings
and shady deals.

I won't make any deals.
My plans stay as they are.

What happened, darling?

Don't worry, madam.
He's all right.

He's a brave little boy.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Everything's ready. Plans,
council approval, lots of money.

He's become a hero
to the local farmers.

They only listen to him now.
We're left with shit-all.

With a little patience
we'll fix things.

I'll talk to the Baron alone.

We understand each other.
He won't defy us.

The Baron is a sick old man.

His son is the one
who calls the shots.

Even his wife has her say.
Did you hear her rattling on?

I've had it with those Mafiosi.

Without those Mafiosi

the commies would have
grabbed our land.

You think like them.
You fear change.

We have ancient laws
that can't be changed.

Your laws belong to the past.

Here... time for your medicine.

Good morning, Donna Rosaria.

Rosaria, come and say hello
to Don Biagio.

Saro...
take the councillor into town.

Don Biagio...

My respects.

You get more
and more beautiful.

Come, Dad, lean on me.

What did you do today?

I did some needlework,
then went to the cemetery.

He clings to his daughter
like a leech.

He won't let her marry,
so that she can look after him.

He's old and sick,
wasting away with diabetes.

Why would that stuck-up
American respect him?

Do you want those contracts?

I can get them for you.

Now it's time to go to sleep,
you little devil.

Good night, Paul.

Mum, can I come
with you tomorrow?

You should be grounded.
You behaved very badly today.

And you must speak Italian.

All the time.

Please?

Okay. But only if
you bring a book to study.

Good night.

Paul is becoming
too mischievous.

Next year he'll go to the Jesuit
school and mix with kids.

The man who grabbed Paul
when he fell...

Who is he?

Don Albanese's stooge.

His name is Pietro Favignana.

His mother was
a maid in this house.

I don't like his expression.

He looks disturbed.

He scared me.

You think just like a Sicilian.
You see evil in everything.

They have no right
to interfere in our business.

Don't worry. They'll never
set foot in this house again.

I love you.

I love you too.

"The fair maiden comes
dancing from the meadow..."

You're a fair maiden, Gianna.

"This, the most welcome
of all days of the week..."

Madam!

Madam!

Paul... I've been looking
for him for an hour...

I can't find him.

How could you lose him?
Where were you?

He's disappeared!

It's okay, I won't hurt you.

What's your name?

He's dead.

He's dead
and no one's telling me.

Stop it.
Don't even think that.

Let's call the police.

By the time they show up...

Our servants know the ruins
better than they do.

Maybe they've already
found him.

It's all my fault...

I shouldn't have let him come.

Barbara, it's not your fault.

- Tano! Still sleeping?
- What, Dad?

"What, Dad?"

Here...

Off you go.

Run!

Well done, Tano.

Now go back
to the farmhouse.

Tell your father
we'll let him know.

SaruZZo!
Let the kid in.

Come in, TanuZZo.

What's the matter?
Are you afraid of me?

You've grown up.

Want a cigarette?

Go on, take one.

What's the matter?
Cat got your tongue?

Is the kid all right?

Yes.
I gave him some food.

Good boy.

You must treat him well.
He's the son of a baron.

And you?
Does your father treat you well?

Yes.

If he works you too hard
come and tell me. Okay?

Dad says you must
work hard to survive.

True. But you can use
your hands or your brain.

If you use your brain,
you give orders.

If you use your hands,
you obey them.

You have your mother's eyes.

Do you remember
anything about her?

Her scent.

See this watch?

Can you tell the time?

When this hand is here,
and the other one here...

it will be six o'clock.

Keep an eye on them.
At six, do exactly as I tell you.

Take it, it's yours.

The Barons
are a cultured family.

They like a bit of theatre.

I can't stand it.
I'll go and look for him.

Where are you going?
Calm down.

Please calm down.

It's rough terrain out there.

My God!

What does this mean?

Paul's all right.

They won't harm him
if we do as they say.

Who are "they"? Where is he?
What have they done to him?

- What do they want?
- They want us to keep quiet.

They said that
if we call the police...

You didn't eat anything.

Don't you like it?

You should eat.
It's good.

Why are you crying?
Don't be scared.

If you don't eat
you'll get sick.

I'll leave it here.
When you're hungry...

I look at the facts. The animals
who kidnapped my son

know our family habits...
they're from this area.

And who gives the orders
around here?

You do.

I swear, Don Albanese...

if anyone harms my son,
this land will become a battlefield.

I have powerful friends
in Palermo and Rome.

One phone call
and I'll have the army here.

I am a man of honour, Baron.

A man of honour
doesn't kidnap children.

And if they bear the Altamura
name, he doesn't touch them.

I want to believe you.

But that means someone
is acting behind your back.

You used to know
if even a goat was stolen.

The thief was caught
and given just punishment.

Don't worry, Baron.

They'll get their just punishment
this time too.

Just give me a little time.

Your grandson will be back.

I swear it
on my daughter's head.

There are wolves out there.
You can't get out. You hear?

Haven't you got a tongue?

- That's mine!
- Think I want to steal it?

Can you read
what's written here?

Come in,
they're expecting you.

I can't sleep at night...

- Please stop it.
- Only you can help me.

Please go.
They're waiting for you.

And I'm waiting
for a word from you.

Pietro...

You're loyal to me,
aren't you?

Have you had reason
to doubt it?

No.

But I like to hear it.

When you get old
you need reassurance, order.

You can sleep easily

if there's someone
who respects and obeys you.

Sit down.
Have some coffee.

Rosaria, bring him
a cup of coffee.

Someone... decided
to act on his own initiative.

Maybe he thought
he was doing good

but he embarrassed me greatly
with people I respect...

and who respect me.

Rosaria, go to bed, it's late.

Pietro...

you have to remedy
this situation.

Tell me what I have to do
and I'll do it.

Baron Altamura's grandson
has disappeared.

You must find him.

And you must return him
unharmed to his family.

Then you have to tell
whoever took him

that this time
I'm going to forgive him.

But next time
it will be different.

Now go.

And tomorrow I want you
to bring me the news

that everything's been done.

It will be so, Don Albanese.

Not you, SaruZZo. I need you
to do something for me.

You're not ready yet?

They're all waiting for you.

Tell them I'm not well.

Try to pull yourself together.

If I'd cancelled the dinner
they'd have wondered why.

I can't.

- I can't.
- You have to.

They mustn't notice anything.
You understand?

No, I don't. I don't know
anything any more.

Paul's life depends on a Mafia
boss and you seem unfaZed.

Do you think it's easy for me?

It's our only hope.

That man can do more
than the entire police force.

Francesco, you must
promise me something.

You must give them
anything they ask for.

Anything.

Everything will be all right.

Promise me.

I promise.

But now calm down
and come and greet our guests.

Answer me
or I'll strangle you.

- Pietro did it.
- Where did you hide the kid?

Answer me!

At Salvatore's farm...
at Acquarossa.

He thinks he's already
the boss, does he?

He thinks he can grab
everything that's mine.

Very well.

See to it that Pietro is at the farm
tomorrow at noon.

And if you breathe a word,
you're dead.

- What's this?
- I'm tying you up.

- No, please. I'll be good.
- I'm following orders.

If you don't, I'll tell you
what's in the book.

- Is the kid all right?
- Tano's taking care of him.

- What did you tell him?
- Nothing. He needn't know.

TanuZZo's bright.
He's got brains.

My respects.

- My respects.
- At your service.

Would you like to rest?

I'll rest when he's dead.

Archimedes, the greatest
scientist of ancient times,

invented solar mirrors
to defend Syracuse.

They reflected sunlight
onto enemy sails

causing terrible fires.

How?

Give me your hand.

That burns.

Archimedes was clever.

Pietro Favignana!

Quiet.

Pietro...

Come out!

Stay there. Don't move.

Do you want to die
like a man...

Or do I have to
dig you out like a rabbit?

Welcome, Don Albanese.

Was it hard to climb up here?

It was a long walk.

You shouldn't
overexert yourself.

You're old.

Are you craZy?

Nino...

Salvo!

I told you. You're old.

Nobody listens to an old man.

Traitors...
You're all traitors.

Then kill me...
But be quick.

I wouldn't dare,
Don Albanese.

It's the diabetes' fault.

You shouldn't have
exerted yourself.

But you insist on hunting...

and on drinking almond milk.

You always liked it.

But it's like poison for you.

SaruZZo! Bring a chair
for Don Albanese.

Drink it.
And you'll go sweetly.

Turn away.
I don't want you to watch.

You're still the boss.

Go on.

Francesco and his father left it
to Don Albanese to find Paul.

I couldn't understand,
but then I thought...

they know how things work
in this craZy country.

I've lived here since the war.
I'd have done the same.

You diplomats would deal
with the devil himself.

Anyhow, this morning
Don Albanese died.

So even that hope
has faded.

Francesco is afraid
that calling in the police

would put Paul at risk.

I don't know what to do.

It's a delicate situation.

Police intervention
could be risky.

Then there's no hope?
We just do nothing?

There is another way.

A different way...

Let's say, a private way.

My respects.

Don Pietro...

Out.

Everybody, out.

That man who was here...
I saw him at my place.

What did he do
to that old man?

- Make him drink poison?
- Shut up.

Do you love your mother?

Then yesterday
you didn't see anything.

If that man knew you'd seen him,
he'd kill your whole family.

If you talk, I'll die.
But so will you and your family.

But if you keep it a secret,
we'll be friends for life.

No, we'll be like brothers.

You mustn't tell anyone
what you saw.

Swear it on your mother's life.

- Swear it.
- I swear.

He's harassed me for months.
But I always resisted him.

Did you tell your father?

If Father was alive
he'd kill him.

Don't talk like that.

It's not too late.
There's always a way out.

No, there isn't, Father.

He wants to marry me.

You've just buried your father!

He said the wedding
has to be next Sunday.

Nothing's sacred to that man.

What do you think?

I don't think anything.
I have no right to think.

- You can refuse...
- That's easy for you to say.

Your robe protects you.

But I'm not looking for pity.

When my father was the boss,

no ceremony could go ahead
without his consent.

Now Pietro is the boss.
He makes the decisions.

About my life too.
And that's how it should be.

What happened
to your family is terrible.

But it's a sign of the times.

You know about my son.
You know who's responsible.

- Where is he?
- Calm down, Baron.

I don't know anything.

I listen.
Rumours, gossip...

I gauge people's moods.

- Tell whoever sent you...
- Baron!

Let's understand each other.

Nobody sent me.

I'm here because Don Albanese
had an arrangement with you.

It's not me you must talk to,

but those
who bear you enmity.

You'll soon have
the opportunity.

There's going to be
a presentation

of this wonderful project
at the Town Hall.

What better place
to clear the air

and reach an understanding?

Baron,
all you need is one word.

A clear sign of assent
to those contracts,

to those small modifications.

You'll earn
people's admiration.

I'm sure that your family,
reunited and happy,

will toast your foresight.

That's A, isn't it?

Will you really
give it to my mum?

Yes.
But hurry up now.

Tell Dad that if he doesn't
give them what they want,

I'll have to stay here.

Good morning, Mrs Altamura.

I'm Lieutenant Carlo Arcuti.

I'm here to investigate
your son's disappearance.

Who sent you?

The Special Force HQ
received a private request

from the American Consulate.

I had orders to contact you.

You're so young.
Did they tell you...

That it's a delicate mission?

I know this land very well

even though I've been
away for many years.

So you're Sicilian too.

Many Sicilians are law-abiding.

I'm sorry...

I didn't mean that.

No, I'm the one
who should apologise.

I understand your anguish.

You're my last hope,
Lieutenant.

I feel as if I'm living
in a nightmare.

You're not alone any more.

But no one must suspect
I'm here.

You mustn't tell anyone.
Not even your husband.

Your nanny is lying.

Are you saying that
Gianna's an accomplice?

Either that

or she left him alone
and was afraid to tell you.

I can't question her.
You do it for me.

That girl knows something.
Make her tell the truth.

Congratulations.

Best wishes.

- Your little girl's grown up.
- Yes, she has.

Pietro Favignana's here.

Well done, Pietro.
Congratulations.

Look... You're the one
who's risking life imprisonment.

I know nothing.
Is that clear?

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

The kid's in the States
visiting his grandparents.

And he'll bring you back
those contracts.

Don't let anything
happen to him.

And pray that
everything goes well.

Come here.

- Did he write it as you said?
- Yes.

How do you know?

Don't tell me
you've learnt to read.

A little.

Well done, Tano.

You're serving me well.
And I won't forget.

Come, I'll walk you to the altar
in your father's place.

Cowards!

Did you show Barbara?

I didn't have the heart.
She's too upset.

I don't know what to do.
She sees me as an enemy.

She thinks I care more about
my business than Paul.

She's from a different world.
What would she know?

I'd give my life for Paul.

I dreamt about him last night.

He'd just been born.

You didn't see him
when he was little.

I n my dream he was crying,
so I was holding him.

But he wouldn't calm down.

When I woke up,
I wanted to surrender,

give them what they want,
get my son back and leave.

Then I thought
of those who trust me

and believe in my plans
to build something new.

What will happen
if we give in to blackmail?

What should I do, Dad?

I don't know.

I don't know
what to think any more.

But the child's life is at stake.

It's your decision.

But when you make your speech
at the Town Hall...

you'll have to say
what they expect to hear.

Leave it.

- How's your father?
- Better.

But he won't eat.

They told me someone
came to see you today.

Any news?

Did they make contact?

No.

No news.

And you?

Where did you go?

You left early this morning.

I went for a walk to the ruins.

I try not to think about it
but I can't.

I've already told you
a hundred times.

- You love Paul?
- I'd cut my arm off for him.

All I need is the truth.

I don't care
if you lied to me before.

I'm willing to forgive you.

But if something happens
to Paul, it will be too late.

Accomplices
in a kidnapping get life.

I'm not an accomplice.
I've got nothing to do with it.

All right. But you must
tell me everything.

Everything that happened.

Tell me the truth, then you can
pack up and go home free.

It was that boy...

the driver of those men
who came to the house.

His name is Saro.

He lives at Tr etorri.

- Ask at the caf é.
- Thank you.

Good morning.
I'm looking for a hotel.

There are no hotels
in this town.

How about rooms to rent?

There are no rooms
to rent here.

There must be
somewhere to sleep.

You don't get it, do you?
There's nothing here.

How do you manage
with strangers?

Strangers don't come
to Tretorri.

It's a pleasure to meet
such helpful people.

Who are you, anyway?

Why are you here?

I'm a labour inspector.
The Ministry sent me.

You're wasting your time.
We're all unemployed here.

They have no Christian charity.

I've been saying Mass here
for 4 years. It goes in one ear...

I asked to be transferred,
but so far no reply.

I've got an ulcer
and my liver is shot.

Are the sins so great
in this town?

What about you?
What have you done wrong?

Me? Why?

If they sent you here you must
have something to expiate.

It isn't much,
but you can stay here.

- The bed isn't very good.
- It's fine.

Excuse me, Father...

Do you know that young man
I met at the caf é?

Yes.
His name is Saro Vicari.

Mayor Albanese's driver?

Maybe.

I heard that
Don Albanese died.

Who's the boss in town now?

You've just arrived,
yet you know all the gossip.

Anyway, it's not a secret.

Pietro Favignana
is the boss now.

But you won't find
anything there.

I'll get you a blanket.

Thank you.

- Did you milk the goats?
- Yes.

- Did you attend to the kid?
- Yes.

Come and have
a glass of wine.

- I have to finish this.
- Is that the way to answer?

Getting too big
for your boots, are you?

- You'll do as I tell you!
- Leave him alone!

Don't you dare touch him.
Never again. You hear?

I'm sorry, sir.

Get me a clean glass.

I've been walking all day
for one hare.

Do you like to learn?

Good boy.

I should send you to school
in town. You're wasted here.

There's a stranger in town.

Keep your eyes open.

- Keep me posted.
- Yes, sir.

Anyone here?

Anyone here?

Good morning.

I'm here to do a census.

I'd like to ask
some questions...

Go away...
Leave me alone!

Evening, sir.

You have to come with us.

Someone wants to see you.

Tomorrow.
I'm very tired today.

He wants to see you now.

All right...
Anything you say.

How long have you been
a labour inspector?

Not long.

I used to do clerical work.

Why change?
And to come to Tretorri!

Not enough action.

You're right.
Life needs a bit of action.

No, thanks.

I have nothing against you.

I blame those who sent you.
The politicians.

I mean...

Unemployment in Sicily
is worse than in Africa.

And what does
the government do?

Create new jobs? No.
It sends us an inspector.

That's normal,
if there are irregularities.

We noticed the bogus
employment of farmhands,

black labour...

For instance, you're listed
as a needy farmhand.

Yet, here...

It seems everyone
works for you.

Sure! There may be a few
irregularities, a few mistakes...

But why go snooping around?

You should have asked me.
I have the answers.

Show me those papers.

Let's see what we can do.

Where there's a will...
there's a way.

I mean, one tries to give work
to the unemployed...

and you want
to tax him to death.

Good.

I see that gentlemen
understand each other.

I wish you
a good journey home.

Here...
a donation for the parish.

You can do some restoration.

Where does all this money
come from?

Money almost always
comes from the devil.

Favignana gave it to me
to persuade me to leave.

The devil's money can be
used for good deeds.

You must have walked
a long way today.

Yes.
But I didn't get anywhere.

This town is full of secrets.

You have your own too.
You sleep on top of them.

It's safer here.

Take a walk around here.

Could be more interesting.

Why?

Don't make me say any more.
I'm just a poor priest

bound by
the secrecy of Confession.

Someone's coming!

I'll take care of the kid.
You get rid of him!

Keep still!

- Who lives here with you?
- My father.

Just you two?

- What does he do for a living?
- He works.

Do you go to school?

Can I talk to your father?

What do you want?
Who are you?

Hello.
I'm a labour inspector.

I'm doing a census
on farmhands.

- None around here. Go away.
- I just want to know

if you're a farmer,
if you keep livestock...

Go away.

What's your name?

I told you to go.

All right.
No need to get angry.

Bye, Tano.

- What did you tell him?
- Nothing. He saw the book.

Stay with the kid and leave him
tied up. I'm going to town.

I've been chosen
to speak on this occasion

on behalf of the local farmers,
sharecroppers and landowners.

We trust Baron Altamura.

We endorse
whatever he wants to do.

Thanks to him we're united
instead of squabbling.

Thanks to him
a dam will be built

which will bring water
to every farm.

It will be like the North

where agriculture
is as profitable as industry.

He doesn't realise
this is his last chance.

He does.

Stress is written
all over his face.

If he keeps his word,
we'll all be behind him.

You shouldn't be here.
The doctor...

Forget the doctor.
Think of yourself and your son.

I wish to thank you
for inviting me

to show you
what I intend to achieve.

Some of the people here

view my plans
in a different way.

I think it's time to clarify
once and for all

the criteria I intend to follow
to fulfil them.

First, the contracts
will be open to tender

and assigned on the best
designs and prices.

I n eliminating private deals,
we'll avoid any favouritism.

Second, we won't accept
any modification, large or small,

that aims to change the nature
of the original plans

and reduce a progressive work
to vulgar speculation.

Calm down, Councillor.

You must return what
you've taken. I mmediately!

I'm not one of your ushers.
You can't order me around.

Stay out of it.
I'll deal with it.

I know what to do.

Just calm down
and stop talking shit.

My patience has run out.

The Baron thinks
he can screw me.

But we'll screw him
and his spy.

It had a train on the cover

and the title was
Modern Times.

- That's his book.
- Are you sure?

Oh, my God...

This means that
Paul is at that place.

What are you going to do?

Don't worry...

I'll bring him back.

Wait.

Take this.

Paul was wearing it that day.

Everything will be all right.

You'll have some news today.

What?

You forced me to do what
you didn't have the guts to do.

A police officer
is looking for Paul.

You left me alone.
I thought I'd go craZy.

I told EliZabeth
and her husband.

They put me in touch
with him.

And all behind my back,
without saying a word.

I tried to tell you.

I tried to keep calm,
to be reasonable, to trust you.

But you were deaf.

Deaf and blind.

If they find out...

they'll kill Paul.

Don't say that.

What's happening now?

The lieutenant has found out
where they're hiding Paul.

He has to bring him back.

I'm afraid, Francesco.

Very afraid.

Saro's coming.

Come with me, TanuZZo.

- Want to shoot the spy?
- I don't know how to shoot.

You'll learn.

- Saro, is he alone?
- Yes. He's coming here.

Let's go and welcome
the labour inspector.

But first let's take care
of the kid. Salvatore!

What do you mean?

I mean
there isn't any kid here.

And without a kid,
there's no kidnapping.

Salvatore, get the kid...

and take him
to the Pantalica well.

You know what I mean.

Well?

Do you have anything to say?

Pietro...

He's just a kid.

I know.

- Don't shoot.
- Don't move.

They're waiting for you.
They'll kill you.

- Where's Paul?
- They're going to kill him.

- We must hurry.
- Where are they?

They want to kill him!

This way, quickly.

What happened?
He should be here.

We'll go and get him.
Let's go!

- Stop or I'll shoot!
- No, Father, no!

It came from Pantalica.
Let's go.

It's okay,
I'll take you home.

- Come here...
- Let me go!

Your mother sent me.
Your mother, Barbara.

Wait... Look.

She gave me this for you.

Let's go.

Come on.

They're coming!

Do as you like.

Shoot me.

I said shoot me.
I'm as good as dead.

- No, Father.
- I'm not your father.

You weren't even three
when they brought you to me.

Who is my father? Who?

Let's go. He can't be far.

Traitor... Traitor!

Traitor!

Who is my father?

Who is my father?

Get lost.

Saro!

Take Natale and Salvatore
and go that way.

Filippo, you go down there.

Carmelo, you come with me.

- The voices come from there.
- Where?

Follow me.

Nothing.

Get up here.

Where's that son-of-a-bitch?

My darling, you're back!

He's fainted.
But he's fine.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Keep your hands off,
you're just a cop.

Don't worry,
he's just a cop.

Don't worry, boys.

Don't touch anything!

Leave her alone.

Go.

Your husband
had better show up

or he risks
a harsher sentence.

I won't ask you where he is.

Just tell him to come forward
for his own good.

He kidnapped
a nine-year-old kid.

He was going
to have him butchered.

That's what he is.

I don't know what Pietro does
and I don't want to.

All I know is that
he's the father of my child.

Do you know this man?

- What's his name?
- Pietro.

- And his surname?
- I don't remember.

Do you know him well?

I saw him in town
a few times, in Tretorri.

Ever seen him
with your father at the farm?

Are you absolutely sure?

No one ever came to the farm.

Tano...
Did your father ever tell you

why Paul was kept
a prisoner there?

He never told me anything.
He ordered and I obeyed.

What did you have to do
with Paul?

Feed him, look after him...

Is that all?

He wasn't allowed to leave
because he'd get lost.

When I saw what they wanted
to do, I came to you.

And you?

- Have you seen that man?
- Yes, at the house.

He played with me.
He caught me when I fell.

Did you see him at the farm?

No. He never came there.

Thank you again.

- I'll be grateful to you for life.
- Gratitude costs nothing.

Excuse me.

- Baroness Altamura...
- I'm so glad to see you.

- I thought you'd left.
- I forgot to give you this.

No, you keep it.

So you'll remember us
after you leave.

I may not go very far.

They've offered me
command of this area.

- Will you take it?
- Thank you for coming.

Friends...

I wish to thank the man
who saved my son's life.

Lieutenant Carlo Arcuti.

He's the one who saved me!

This boy had the courage
to rebel against those

who had destined him
to a life of crime.

Not only do I thank him,

but I make a commitment
to offer him a different future.

What can I do for you?

Don't be afraid.

My wife, my son and I
owe you a great deal.

I want to go to school.

Your request does you credit.

I'll be happy
to grant your wish.

And now, my friends,
enjoy yourselves.

What have you decided to do?

Will you accept
the post here in Sicily?

My feelings tell me to stay...

But reason tells me to leave
and go as far as possible.

Which advice
do you intend to follow?

What would you do?

I think I'd stay.

I'm going to school...
I'm going to school...

Are you sick?
Shall I call someone?

No, let them be.
Don't spoil their fun.

You stay. You're not
enjoying yourself anyway.

Just like me.

My God...
All that racket...

all that noise...

It sounds like
an old gramophone.

Bring me a glass of marsala.

Do you understand?

Marsala.

My son says that Sicily
will become like California.

Francesco thinks
he's strong, but he isn't.

Like all weak men,
he hangs on to...

to his illusions.

Here.

Can they make wine like this
in California?

I never thought I'd see...

the son of a peasant

wearing a tie and shoes.

That music...

- I like it.
- Baron!

END
PART ONE

OCTOPUS 8

THE SCANDAL

PART TWO

Captain, are you happy now?
You've put decent men in jail.

Innocent family men.

We're honest people.
While you're the real crook...

A man like you could only
become a cop. No guts...

All rise.

Good morning.

In the name
of the Italian people,

this court, pursuant to
Article 699 of the Penal Code,

finds the accused,
Rocco Frustaci,

Santino Cascio,
known as Ciaramedda,

Turi Cavataio,

Nicola La Porta,
known as Babbano,

Vito Genna,
known as Mammadraga,

Antonio Mondella,
known as PurcidduZZo,

and Francesco Geraci

guilty of illegally
carrying firearms

and sentences them
to 2 months' imprisonment.

Pursuant to Articles 56
and 575 of the Penal Code

and Article 479, Paragraph 3,
Code of Criminal Procedure,

this court finds them
not guilty...

of the crime of kidnapping
and attempted murder

due to lack of evidence

and orders their release,
having served their sentences.

Order! Order!

Pursuant to Articles 56
and 575 of the Penal Code,

and Article 479, Paragraph 3,
Code of Criminal Procedure,

this court finds the accused,
Pietro Favignana,

not guilty...

due to lack of evidence.

Order!

...finds him not guilty
of attempted murder

on all counts.

Order! Order!

After 40 years, I still can't
understand this dumb game.

Whereas my son
was a baseball champ.

More American
than the Americans.

Vincent had never
been to Sicily.

He was so happy
when he left.

He was blown up
in his landing craft.

What's your daughter's name?

- Maria.
- You've got to have a boy.

Only your own blood can carry on
what you've begun.

Remember that.

You've been a father to me.

Thank God I'm not.

I'd be too scared
to have a son like you.

Was I disrespectful?

Sons who aren't disrespectful
are useless.

America is a big country,
full of wealth.

But Americans don't know
what to do with it all.

They always need something
to make them dream.

And that something
can be found here...

On the other side of the earth.

It's a flower that makes
dreams come true.

And it's cheap to buy.

But when those flowers
reach Turkey,

they're worth
a hundred times more.

Dried and processed
they become something else...

called morphine.

We bring the morphine here
all the way from Turkey.

Then we process and cut it.

Those few dollars
that you paid for the flowers

become hundreds, thousands...

Ever seen $100,000
all together?

Here.

But the journey is long

and processing it here
is dangerous and expensive.

Too many cops and politicians
to bribe.

And you're still not safe.

Besides, a lot gets lost
along the way

or is stolen by the Turks.

Sicily is close to Turkey.

Our cops know nothing
of this stuff...

Good, Pietro.

But the families in Sicily
have to agree, too.

They won't listen...

Raise your voice.
Show no respect.

You must get their thirst
for blood back.

Pietro, are you afraid of dying?

If death overcomes me,
I'm no longer around.

But if I am around...

death isn't.

Lord Mayor,
Honourable Member,

ladies and gentlemen...

dare I say this is a great day
for all Sicilians.

Before your eyes is a dream
about to come true.

I'm proud to have lent
my early support

to this great project.

When many of my colleagues
were sceptical,

I fought for all this
to become reality.

I'm not feeling well.
I'm leaving.

Wait for Riccardo's speech.

It's the speeches
that are making me sick.

I hand you to the Honourable
Riccardo Massarino,

newly elected
to the Regional Assembly,

who's come all the way
from Palermo

to be present at this event.

I've known Francesco
since we were kids.

At school, all the teachers
told him the same thing.

"Altamura, you're the smartest,
but you're a dreamer."

Well, Francesco Altamura
has always been a dreamer.

Who else
but a stubborn dreamer

would want to turn Sicily
into a California?

I thought you'd never come.

Cutie...

The little one's happy
because her dad's back.

We're all happy
about his return.

- She has her mother's eyes.
- No...

She has her grandfather's eyes.
Right, Rosaria?

She's tired.
Shall I put her to bed?

By all means.

Pietro...

Here's to you
and the little one.

May she grow
healthy and strong.

- To the family!
- Welcome back.

Tano!

Don't you recognise me?

Good boy...

I left you in rags
and now I find you a dandy.

He buys you nice clothes...

and pays for your school.

What do you say to the baron?

"Thank you for not
treating me like a slave

"and for considering me
as one of your lot."

I didn't betray you.

Now that I'm back

you don't have to crawl
to anyone.

Is that clear?

Come on.

Where are you taking me?

You mustn't be afraid of me.

You're coming to live
at my place.

I'm fine where I am.

At the baron's place?

All right...

Go on, then. You'll soon
find out where you belong.

Go, I said. Go!

Tano!

On Thursday, my daughter's
being christened.

You'll be her godfather.

Domus also means "family"
or "place of peace".

Cicero says domi bellique...
"in peace and in war."

Plural... domus,
domum or domorum,

domibus, domos or domus,

domus, domibus.

You're blotching your book.
Look what you've done.

I'll have to report this
to your father.

At this rate
you'll never pass the exam.

I can't see.
It's all gone dark.

Stop... What are you doing,
you little prankster?

I can't see. I can't see.

Paul...

What's the matter, Paul?

- My God...
- Tano!

The light's back on!

You hurt yourself for real.

At least I had some fun.

I'm not even going to school.

When I go for a walk,
the police always follow us.

- Your father?
- Always out at work.

Even my mum doesn't take me
with her any more.

- Lately she's been strange.
- Why?

I don't know.
Sometimes she's sad.

She thinks I don't notice.
I even saw her crying.

I've never seen you at night.

I've never seen you
fall asleep.

Or when you wake up
in the morning.

Ever since that day...

when you arrived
with my son in your arms...

I've wished you were his father
and we could leave together.

No one can come between us.

No one.

I'm no good
at talking about love.

I've never done it before.

It's hard for me to explain
what I really feel.

Now I have to go.
It's late.

Will you be coming tomorrow?

Tomorrow's Christmas.

I found out how Archimedes
set fire to the Roman ships.

It's called reflection
using concave mirrors.

- Let's go and play.
- I'll join you later.

Boring!

"There's patience in the wild,

"something stubborn,
untiring, persistent.

"Like existence itself,
motionless for hours on end.

"The spider in its web,
the snake in its coils,

"the panther ready to pounce..."

"This is the patience
a life needs

"to hunt other lives
on which to feed."

I'm sorry.
I won't touch it again.

Don't worry, Tano.
Bring it down here.

Your teacher says you've made
amaZing progress. Well done!

I'm proud of you.

At your age Call of the Wild
was my favourite book.

It says you can't change nature.
Wolves will always be wolves.

Is that true?

The truth is,
men can dominate nature.

That's what books are for.

- I want to read them all.
- No need to.

Just read the right ones.

Each book will lead you
to another...

It's an endless chain.
A life-Iong journey.

You'll remember it was I who
set you on the right path.

Thank you.

Santa Claus's sleigh!

You promised me a horse.
You promised.

Stop it.

I don't want a television.
I want a horse.

- I'm losing my patience.
- Wait.

You can have the horse later.
Now it would be useless.

You couldn't ride it outside
the villa. You know that.

Daddy's decided
it's better this way.

It's a wonderful present.

A spoilt child
is a ruined child.

I want the horse.

That's enough.
Say sorry to our guests.

You must obey your father.
Show him respect.

You're all liars, even you.
I hate you all.

Straight to your room!

Let him be.
He must learn how to behave.

Let's go.

There...

This one goes here.

This one's called Mary.

Just like you.

She's the mother
of Baby Jesus.

Why keep thinking
about the dead?

We're your family now.

Put her to sleep
and then come to bed.

Come on, darling.
Come to Mummy.

Befor e, people in Tr etorri
wer e mute.

Now that Favignana's back,
they're deaf and blind too.

- Merry Christmas, Captain.
- Thanks.

Did you like the cake?

Delicious.

Thank your wife for me.

Actually...

Go home. You can still
make midnight mass.

I'll hold the fort.

Thanks.

Mummy, stay here
and sleep with me.

I'd love to,
but Daddy would be alone.

He doesn't love you any more.

Why did you say that?
It's not true.

When he loved you,
he used to kiss you.

Maybe he no longer loves you
because of me.

No, darling.
You mustn't think such things.

Now try to sleep.

Everything will go back
to normal. I promise.

I promise.

This is the present
I brought you from New York.

It fires 200 rounds a minute.

You'll each have one.

The police can only dream
of these.

But... you must learn
how to use them.

Practise every day,
just like soldiers.

Because as of today
we're at war.

Shit, no one's
going to stop us now.

When they smell blood,

the tough will follow us

while the weak
bow their heads.

And those who were in charge
will realise they're finished.

We'll decide who should work
and who shouldn't.

What gets built
and what gets knocked down.

We'll decide who should live
and who should die.

And whoever's on my side
must be prepared to kill...

and to die.

What's the matter, Saro?

You have doubts?

Speak up. I want to hear
everyone's opinion.

You've been away too long.
Things have changed here.

Bloodshed is out.
It's too dangerous.

Too many have turned
their backs on us.

So I've heard.

Councillor Silla...

After I left, he made
an agreement with the baron

and gave him approval
for his sites.

They even told the papers
I was a criminal.

As if they didn't know!

The councillor is just
a spineless creep.

He's only half a man.

I heard something else too.

While your mates
were being arrested

you put yourself
under his protection.

- That's not true.
- He testified in your favour.

You didn't spend
a single day in jail.

Now he's hired you
as his chauffeur

and promised you control
over recruitment at the sites.

I wanted to fix things
for all of us.

- True.
- Well done.

Congratulations.

I'll forgive you
because you showed initiative.

We should all be like him.

Anyway, what's mine
is also yours.

I'm on your side.

What a guy!

My finger slipped.

What was his name?

As an American citiZen
married in America,

you can get a divorce.

I'll resign from the Force.
The letter's ready.

I don't care about
scandals or gossip.

They'll send someone
to replace me.

We'll leave Sicily.

You, your son and me.

I'm really fond of Paul.

Ever since I saved him,
I've felt as though he's my son.

I don't have a family.

You two will be my family.
My only family.

Carlo, I came to tell you...

To tell you we should stop
seeing each other. I'm sorry.

It's not true.

It can't be true.

The basin will hold
one million cubic metres.

Tano, how many litres
is one million cubic metres?

One billion.

He's a maths genius.

The money left the bank
in Palermo under escort.

To get the loan, I mortgaged
all my personal assets.

You're not alone, Francesco.

The finance I promised
is on its way.

It's only a matter of days.

The council meeting
couldn't have gone better.

Now our friends control
the Party majority in Sicily.

Nationally, Sicily's votes
can determine who'll be minister.

We want new men at the helm,

who have the South's progress
at heart.

Rome will send a lot of money

and you'll be the first
to benefit.

Hide the car!

- Where shall I look?
- Look there.

Will this be shown
on television?

It'll be on the news
throughout Italy.

I'm proud to have supported
this project from day one.

It's fertile land.
It just needs irrigation.

Its colours will change.

The red of oranges,
the yellow of lemons,

the white of almond trees,
vineyards...

If we can start work
on the port

we'll be able to create
thousands of jobs.

I phoned earlier.
Where's Tano?

Tano, hurry up.
Let's go.

Wait here.

- Where are you going?
- I won't be long.

Here's the godfather.

Get those cows down there.

They're coming.

Hand me a gun.

Move those cows...

Do you believe
in almighty God,

creator of heaven
and earth?

I do.

I do.

- How many millions are there?
- Hurry up.

Come on, hurry up.

Hurry.

Get moving.

It was a great interview.

Thanks for everything.
My regards to your editor.

Where the hell is Saro?
No one's seen him.

On the mainland, it seems.

He went
without telling anybody?

I'll see you tonight
at the council.

I baptise you
Maria Assunta...

Let's go.

- Captain, this is a church.
- I know.

How dare you, Captain?
I'm christening my daughter.

You shouldn't even
set foot in a church.

Take them to the station.

Honourable Member,
who's behind the recent attacks?

Our thoughts go
to the victims' families.

I'm still shocked
by what happened.

The State will exact revenge.
We owe it to those poor men.

Any link between the robbery
and the car bomb?

It's too early to speculate.
We're investigating.

Was it the Mafia?

Whenever there's a crime in Sicily,
the Mafia is blamed.

Does the Mafia really exist?

Our duty is to find the culprits.
Forget far-fetched theories.

Will the army be brought in?

What about special laws?

I'd rule that out.
Sicily isn't a colony.

We don't want special laws.

God willing,
Mussolini's days are over.

Does the Honourable Member
fear for his life?

- Show me.
- Here.

As you see,
everything's in order.

It couldn't be otherwise.

My client
and his God-fearing friends

were all in church at the time.

The judge had no option
but to order their release.

Let's say I turned a blind eye
to your interrogation methods.

You could be charged
over what happened last night.

But I can understand
your men's frustration.

I didn't mention it to the judge.

And may the Lord forgive you
for breaking into a church

without crossing yourself.

Get out.
Out of my sight!

Let's go, boys.
We're free.

We're all free.

- All free!
- Everyone home.

Let's thank our lawyer.
The best!

My respects, Pietro.
Forever your servant.

Go on, keep laughing.
We're free.

We're going home.
Is that good, or what?

Let's go.

Do your duty.

I've called five times.

He can't have spent
two days in a meeting.

Yes...

I see... I'll call back.

No... The Honourable Member
can call me.

Riccardo won't return my calls.

I've just learnt the loans have
been blocked by the Ministry.

Without that money
I'm ruined.

It's not just the robbery...

The banks fear more attacks.

They won't risk a cent on me.

Do you know what Paul
told me the other night?

- That you don't love him.
- That's not true.

Why bring that up now?

Can't you see
it's the only thing that counts?

We used to be a close family.
But now...

We're living in fear.
We've become strangers.

Drop everything
and let's go away.

Let's go back to America.
We were happy there.

It's not too late.
But we must leave, I beg you.

It's the only way out,
Francesco.

Then I'd be a coward.

I can't run away right now.

I can't give in to them.

Do you understand?

My project must go ahead.

I don't know how,
but it must go ahead.

That's what you said
when Paul's life was at stake.

What did you get out of it?

I'm leaving,
and Paul is coming with me.

What?

For now I'll stay in Palermo
at EliZabeth's.

Then I'll leave
for San Francisco.

Don't you think
I need you right now?

You're free to join us.
You know where to find me.

You're embarrassing us, Pietro.

We've always guaranteed
law and order.

We've always worked to ensure
protection and peace of mind.

And we've been doing it
quietly and discreetly.

Because that's the way
to make business prosper.

Then you come along
and make all this racket.

You've even managed to worry
the politicians in Rome.

Those who remember Sicily
only at election time.

Sure. If you do nothing,
you never make mistakes.

But you remain empty-handed.

There are another twenty bags
like this one.

And they're all for you,

as proof of my good faith
and respect for you.

And you can have
the new guns too.

Along with the explosives
I got from America.

I'd say he's gone far enough.

We should teach
this arrogant lad

what respect really means.

You have nothing to teach me.
Everyone knows how you live.

You harass starving farm hands
and shoot goat thieves.

You still have time to get out
on your own two feet.

Calm down. Easy...

I want to hear this lad talk.

Very well, then.

I n that case, we'll resume
this conversation later.

When we're alone.

As you wish.

Right, then.
How about listening to Pietro?

Let's hope he has
convincing arguments for us.

More than convincing...

A fortune in government grants
is about to arrive.

A gift to the South.

What are we supposed to do?

Kill hundreds of policemen?

Rob all the armoured vans
and all the banks?

There's no need to.

We just talk the companies
who get that money

into taking us on as partners.

Then we'll have access
to the money in Sicilian banks

where we have many friends.

We'll take that money

and invest it
in a new business.

Then we'll give it back
to the government.

I nterest-free...

Meanwhile, it's grown
a thousandfold.

What business can make
money grow that much?

I n Sicily this is worth
10,000 lire.

This is powder...

magic powder.

If bought wholesale
in Turkey,

it turns this 10,000
into 100,000.

Then, sold on the open market
in the States,

this 100,000 comes back
to Sicily as one million.

And all of this will be ours...

if we stick together.

With just one mind
thinking for all of us...

and imposing respect
and obedience

on all the families in Sicily.

"As I write, I can still see
those young men

"killed in cold blood.

"Seeing them,
I felt like choking.

"I'm overcome by nausea
at all I see around me.

"This land that
devours its sons...

"The selfish fear
I feel for my child...

"Even this absurd romance
which has brought us together.

"It's painful to admit it,
but that's the way it is.

"This mad violence
has opened my eyes.

"For too long I'd toyed
with a senseless dream.

"I'm not strong enough
to tell you directly.

"Maybe I'm a coward.

"But I fear I won't be able
to look you in the eye."

Hello...

May I speak
to the baroness?

I see... She's not in.

It doesn't matter.

Thank you.

"Now I'll stay with my son,
away from you.

"Away from my husband,
whom I both loathe and pity.

"I pity him
for his lost dream.

"For what he's going through
after the attacks.

"I loathe his stubbornness
and quest for power.

"His losing sight
of the important things in life."

- What are you reading?
- The story of Don Quixote.

I finished the book on wolves.
I really enjoyed it.

Books are a waste of time.

What I told you was bullshit.

Wolves will always be wolves,
even if they read and write.

I should be at the consulate
in Palermo...

I should be there
with my wife and son,

toasting and celebrating.

Barbara's Sicily is no more.

Ancient Greeks, Romans,
Arabs...

It's all dead and buried.

The way I went about my wife
and son was too often wrong.

How long has it been
since we were together?

They no longer recognise me.

Everything has a price.

Barbara's right.

We should go back
to where we were happy.

Santino, get the car ready.

I'm going to Palermo.

Barbara!

- You look stunning.
- Thank you.

Why isn't Francesco here yet?

I don't know.
I'm not even sure he's coming.

He doesn't like parties.
And at a time like this...

Please excuse me, Riccardo.

Are you craZy?
What are you doing here?

I can't bear the thought
of losing you.

Of living without you.

Without your eyes,
your voice...

Carlo...

After all that's happened

do you still think
you can carry out your plans?

Try.

Drop everything. Resign.

Tell my husband
you can't protect him

as you're in love
with his wife.

Tell the Force you have
to drop the investigations

to follow your lover.

Or desert your post

and let others avenge
the deaths of those boys.

No... you can't do it.

I know it,
and you know it too.

Francesco!

You're here at last.
I must talk to you.

I have great news.

Maybe I've found a way
to solve all your problems.

Seen Barbara?

She's out in the garden.

But I must talk to you now.
We must decide tonight.

We'll talk about it later.

Farewell, Carlo.

It's all over.

Did you find Barbara?

- Are you all right?
- Yes, I'm all right.

Good.

We're starting to see light
at the end of the tunnel.

The loans could be
available shortly

but it all depends on you.

There are powerful friends here
who want to meet you.

They're here to discuss
a solution to your problems.

- Are you listening?
- Of course.

If you convince them,
your project is saved.

They're only after
a sign of goodwill from you.

There's a saying
among us politicians.

"If your enemies
are too strong,

"the only way to beat them
is to join them."

Let's go in.

Mr Torrisi, lawyer...

Dr TreZZa, head physician
at the AnnunZiata Hospital...

and Mr Santostasi
of the Development Bank.

We too, like yourself
and the Honourable Member,

hold Sicily's future at heart.

Your project to make it
more attractive and modern

should not be shelved.

Many things are changing.

Today, thanks to
our dear friends' support,

we have the chance
to seiZe this opportunity.

Thank you.

But what's the opportunity?

To involve powerful players
in your project.

People who have been hostile
to any modernisation plan

but who have now understood
the urgent need for it.

For the good of us all.

Without the consent
and support of such players,

no project
is feasible in Sicily.

As you yourself have recently
found out the hard way.

What do you mean?

The time has come
to change strategy.

There's no point fighting
violence with violence.

That's just a vicious circle.

The solution is
for those players...

to be made
to share responsibility.

How?

By getting them involved.

Getting them involved
in what?

I have exhausted
my role as a politician.

You can work out the details
among yourselves.

See you later, Francesco.

Our proposal is very simple.

We're ready to pay off
all your debts.

A trusted bank will refinance
a new limited company.

This new company
will be granted the finance

which the Honourable Member
promised us.

But this new enterprise,
still in the name of the Altamuras,

should be willing
to take in new partners.

What new partners?

I n your area
there's a person of great skill

with whom
you've clashed before.

But now he's willing to offer
all his influence and power.

I'm talking
about Pietro Favignana.

- Favignana is a criminal.
- A criminal, eh?

You're exaggerating.

He's had a few brushes
with the law

but he was regularly tried

and always came out
squeaky clean.

Without Favignana on side,
you can't build a chicken coop.

Besides, why bring up
old grievances?

What really counts
is to look to the future.

Please excuse me...

I'm not feeling too well.

Don't worry, Baron.

Get some fresh air.
It will do you good.

Think about it...

Take your time. We don't need
an immediate answer.

But bear in mind
that what we're offering

is much more than
a mere business proposition.

By accepting, you'll be
one of the few in Sicily

who can really control things.

Daddy...

Mummy was looking for you.

I've missed you a lot lately.

Not so hard, Daddy.
You're squashing me.

Paul...

Remember the horse
I promised you?

If you come home with me,
we'll buy it tomorrow.

- You'll really buy me a horse?
- Yes.

Go and tell Mummy.

Francesco... They told me
you were here, but I couldn't...

It was my fault.

I got caught up with Riccardo
and certain friends.

You look wonderful.

I've never seen you
looking so beautiful.

Thank you.

I've been thinking hard
these last few days.

You were right.

A trip to the States
would do us all a lot of good.

I'll join you,
if that's all right with you.

Of course.

I'm happy about
this decision of yours.

I think it's the right choice.

You could stay here
and arrange the trip.

We'll board the ship in Palermo
and have a great cruise.

I'll take Paul with me.

I'd like to have him at the villa
while I clear my desk.

I've felt very Ionely
these last few days.

That's fine.

But shouldn't I come too?

No, it's more practical
this way.

Welcome, sir.
The baron is expecting you.

What are you doing, Tano?

Playing hide-and-seek?

Come here.

I want you to take me
to the baron.

There's just one more thing...

Tano, get another book
from the library.

Books are a waste of time.

What he learnt today is worth
a hundred of your books.

Come on...

Captain Arcuti
has it in for you.

He wants you in jail.

The captain is like a dog
baying at the moon.

He has sharp teeth too,
believe me.

It would be better for us all
if someone pulled them out.

- You mean...
- You know what I mean.

Right now, that's too risky.

The authorities would feel
obliged to react.

There are other ways.
We'll have him transferred.

Let's say it's a personal favour
to seal our agreement.

I see...

It's a private matter.

Then consider it done.

I have a request too.

You must return something
that belongs to me.

Tano.

He's coming with me.

He'll never set foot
in your house again.

- How's Paul?
- It's nothing serious.

The doctor said it's just a cold.

- Welcome back, madam.
- You may go now, Rosalia.

How are you, darling?

Where have you been?

I'm here with you now.

I saw him, Mummy.

Who?

He was here in this house.

Who was?

They were together.
Daddy kissed him.

Daddy?

What are you saying?

I saw him at the farm
where I was held prisoner.

The same man
who wanted to kill me.

Why is Daddy his friend?
Why, Mummy?

You rotten bastard.
Stay down there.

I n his home town,
he was mayor, priest and cop.

He put fear
into everyone's hearts.

He said he'd rip my heart out.

Your olive trade gave you power.

Now you've given up the ghost
in olive oil.

You felt sorry for him,
didn't you?

If I'd let him live...

he would have killed me.

Remember this.

Never leave unfinished business
behind you.

I know you heard
a lot of nice talk at the baron's

about kindness, honesty
and the law...

A wolf wears sheep's clothing...

to get among the sheep
and attack them.

Cheer up.
We won't be long.

Let's go.

Good.

Please sign here,
Mrs Altamura.

What happens now?

At the appeal,
things will go differently.

Will Paul have to attend?

Not if you give evidence
on his behalf.

Up to that day,
everything must be kept secret.

Of course.

It would be better for Paul
not to stay at the villa.

Take him to your friends
in Palermo.

Leave him there
until it's all over.

- If there's anything I can do...
- Thanks.

I'd like you to meet
someone close to my heart.

By all means.

Tano, come over here.

This is Tano.
One day he'll take over from me.

I n a hundred years, of course!

Good on you.

Here. Buy yourself two cakes
and keep the change.

I like the boy.
He's got sharp eyes.

You haven't met
Don Antonio SpicuZZa.

- I'm honoured.
- The pleasure is all mine.

I knew your father
when he was a kid.

I remember when,
before leaving, he said to me...

"Antonio,
I'm going to America

"where the footpaths
are paved with gold."

Footpaths paved with gold...

Let's move over here...

- Golden footpaths...
- I n America!

It's hard to predict what fruits
this agreement will bear,

but I assure you

our children and grandchildren
will remember this day

as the beginning of an era.

A time of wealth and prosperity
for all our families.

And for this you must thank
the tenacity, the courage...

and, why not...

the audacity
of Pietro Favignana.

Pietro Favignana,
I've a warrant for your arrest.

Come with me to the station.

Don't worry.
It's only a stunt.

Captain...

Now you're overstepping
the mark.

I can see more egg
on your face.

We'll see about that in court.

This is for
Paul Altamura's abduction.

- Take him away.
- Who helped you set this up?

- Maybe some whore...
- Move!

Some filthy whore...
Yes, some filthy whore!

Anticipation is mounting

over Pietro Favignana's appeal

against the charge of abduction
and attempted murder

of Paul Altamura,
son of a famous landowner.

Santino!

The case was reopened
following revelations...

Turn that thing off.

It's just another wasted effort.

I bet this secret witness

is another publicity stunt
by our beloved captain.

I don't see why.

He's done a lot of foolish things,
that's why!

The van robbery,
Councillor Silla's murder...

all took place under his nose.

He's really disappointed me.

I wonder why our handsome
captain is so preoccupied.

- Aren't you eating?
- I'm not hungry.

You're never hungry.

You never feel like a walk.
You never want to sleep.

I've gone to sleep
on my own for weeks

while you read in the library.

I also wonder
why you're so preoccupied.

I'm sorry.
I'm not feeling too well.

Our informer said
the child won't testify.

His mother will do it for him.
Legally she can.

Then tell Turi
I want them both dead.

Not so loud.
And calm down.

I'll calm down
when they're dead

and I've had that captain
skinned alive.

You'll get your revenge.
But not now.

Your name would be written
all over their corpses

and you'd rot in here.

You have to get me
out of this place.

Those who accuse you today
will set you free tomorrow.

- What do you mean?
- Pietro...

There are weapons
that hurt more than guns.

You said it would only
take a minute.

You Americans
are always in a hurry.

You miss life's little pleasures.

I have a message from my client
Pietro Favignana.

His trial starts
the day after tomorrow

thanks to the revelations
of a mystery witness.

- You are that witness.
- How dare you...

I skipped the preambles.
Spare me your act.

We know everything you'll say.
Word for word.

What do you want?

I like you Americans
because you're so practical.

You scratch my back,
I'll scratch yours.

You call that business.

Get to the point.

If you confirm
your son's testimony,

you'll get Favignana
a life sentence.

But you'll also sentence
somebody else to death,

with no appeal.

Somebody very close
to your heart. Captain Arcuti.

He can hide anywhere...
be protected by a whole army.

One day someone will find him
and carry out the sentence.

They have a long memory
and they never forgive.

Do you understand our deal?

You retract your statement.

Say it was
your son's imagination.

From that moment onward,

no one will ever raise a finger
against the captain.

One last thing...

Favignana wants you to know

that someone else had also
sentenced the captain to death.

Another deal, just like ours.

Who?

You know,
Sicilian men are all the same.

They can't stand
being cuckolds.

As a man, my client
couldn't refuse the deal.

But now things have changed.

If you ask him to save
your handsome captain...

Favignana wouldn't decline.

He'd never make
a lady unhappy.

Your husband will understand
and come to terms with it.

Who is it?

It's me.

What is it?

Nothing...

Nothing at all.

I love you, Carlo.

I love you.

I love you,
and I'll love you forever.

Swear you'll tell the truth,
the whole truth...

- And nothing but the truth.
- I swear.

Captain Arcuti,
you forwarded to this court

an affidavit from a witness

who claims
to have knowledge of the fact

that the accused
arranged and carried out

the abduction
of young Paul Altamura

and later ordered his killing,

which you yourself prevented.

Is that correct?

Correct, Your Honour.

The witness's identity
has been kept secret

at your request and due
to exceptional circumstances.

But the time has come
for this person to testify in court.

Will you tell us if this person
is present here in court?

Yes, the witness is present.

Will you point the witness out?

It's the baroness
Barbara Altamura.

You're craZy.
What's this all about?

Silence!

You may step down.

I call Barbara Altamura
to the stand.

Don't go.

Your name, please?

Barbara Altamura,
née Greenberg.

Swear you'll tell the truth,
the whole truth,

and nothing but the truth.

I swear.

I n your statement
to Captain Arcuti

you declared that you were told
by your son Paul

about the time
he was held captive.

- Do you confirm that?
- I do.

Your son also said,
without a shadow of a doubt,

that the accused
was his kidnapper.

Do you confirm that too?

No, I can't confirm that.

Silence...
Silence, please.

Mrs Altamura,
please explain.

My son never mentioned
the name of the accused.

The fact is,
I made certain assumptions.

Lately I've had time
to think it over...

I can't have someone convicted
just because of my suspicions.

That's absurd, Your Honour.
She's been intimidated.

I ntimidated by whom?
Only you knew her identity.

Please!

Mrs Altamura...

Have you been subjected
to any pressure to retract?

Please remember
you are under oath.

No, it was my choice.

Your Honour,
will you ask the witness

whether she was induced
to lay these false charges?

- What do you mean?
- I mean...

that you may have been
induced to accuse my client

by someone who had
a strong influence over you

and who wanted Favignana
behind bars.

Madam...

Were you subjected
to any such pressures?

None whatsoever.

Captain Arcuti stated publicly

that he would not rest

until he managed to get
Pietro Favignana locked away.

Your Honour,
could you ask the witness

whether it was the captain
who induced her to lay charges?

No!

I put it to you
that he did so

in view of the affair
you're having with him.

Resume your seat!

I'll ask the questions.

How is this relevant
to this trial?

I respectfully maintain

that such a situation
can explain everything.

It can explain why
an innocent man is behind bars

and why there was an attempt
to pervert the course of justice.

However, I'm here
to defend Pietro Favignana

and not to accuse
Baroness Altamura.

I therefore ask you
to answer under oath

whether you and the Captain
are involved

in an extra-marital affair.

Mrs Altamura...

answer Counsel's question.

No.

Where are you going?

Wait. Let's talk.

Barbara, I'm ready
to forgive you.

- To start again.
- You, forgive me!

After you asked a mafioso
to kill your rival!

Barbara, I was out of my mind.
I didn't want to lose you.

We were all
out of our minds.

Me more than anyone else.

Goodbye, Francesco.

- Madam...
- I can do it myself!

Tano, what are you doing here?

Why the long face?
Your friend gets out tomorrow.

He's not my friend.

If Favignana is free,
it's your fault too.

You're scared of him.
You're running away.

I'm not running away.

I'm going back to Rome
where I'll be punished.

Whereas Pietro Favignana
can only be punished by God.

Little Tano...

is your son.

What's the matter, Tano?
Why are you crying?

I was thinking of my mother.

She died when
you were still a baby.

I too was a baby
when my mother died.

I don't even remember her face.

My father said
she came down from heaven,

delivered me
and went back up again.

- You loved your father...
- He was my whole life.

- I wanted to die with him.
- I nstead, you got married.

- That was Pietro's idea.
- With blood still on his hands.

- What blood?
- Your father's blood.

- My father was ill...
- He exploited that fact.

I saw him with my very eyes.

What are you saying?

He forced him to drink
from a bottle

until your father started
frothing at the mouth.

Pietro was laughing.

Then he said
"Now your property is all mine.

"I'll marry Rosaria
before they bury you."

He killed him,
just like he did my mother.

It's not true. Not true...

Go away!

Why didn't you bring
our daughter?

It was you
who killed my father.

Act on my instructions.

I know the law.
I want to go all the way.

Keep me informed.

Goodbye.

Tano, what are you doing here?

Pietro Favignana is no more.

But you must abide
by the pact you made with him.

Your dream is all but finished...

Baron.

- What do you want?
- Only two things.

One for me,
one for my sister Maria.

Your sister?

Place her with the nuns
and give her a lifetime allowance.

You'll treat her as if
she were your own daughter.

And for you?

You taught me
that knowledge beats anything.

I want to go abroad,
far away from Sicily.

To the best school there is.

So you'll never hear
of Tano Cariddi again!

Paul, someone in that car
has a present for you.

I'd have been lost without you.
Thank you. See you soon.

Where's Paul?

Just a minute, Baroness.
I'm a police officer.

The court has given custody
to the father.

You can't do this.
I'm an American.

That's right.
You're free to leave.

Your husband
hasn't laid charges.

What shall I do, madam?

I'd like to see you dead.

Welcome back.

Take her luggage
to Villa Altamura.

Subtitles: Roberto Stevanoni
Mary Anne Slavich

Subtitles @ SBS Australia 1998