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You didn't like it?

Bye, Michele.

- Want a ride home? - No, thanks.

Talk soon?

I'm leaving.

Thought you were having fun?

How drunk are you?

See you at home.

CHLOROPHYLL

I'm going away for a while.

Meaning?

I'll go pick oranges in exchange for room and board.

What about the exam?

I haven't studied so I won't take it.

When are you leaving?

Tomorrow.

Will you give me a ride?

- Have fun. - I will.

You're late.

Hey.

I wanted to call, but there was no number.

There are no phones here.

I'm here to pick oranges, who's in charge?

Me.

I thought you were a worker too.

How come?

Dunno, because you're young.

You're young too.

Yeah...

What's that scent?

My sweat, thanks for pointing it out.

No, I meant... people don't have this scent.

I'm Maia.

Teo.

Well?

What?

Where am I staying?

Follow me.

The kitchen's small but stocked.

That's a bathroom.

There's another down the hall...

but the toilet doesn't flush.

This was my mother's house.

I left it as it was.

We'll start tomorrow at 7am, see you 30 minutes before.

When are the others arriving?

Others?

Isn't anyone else going to help us?

It's just me and you.

But this orchard's huge, there's so much work to do.

I've always done it on my own,

but the cooperative forced me to recruit someone.

Just one person?

That was my compromise.

I'm not on good terms...

With the cooperative?

With people.

One is more than enough.

See you at dinner.

This soup is good.

It's spelt.

I make it all the time.

Have you lived here long?

Since I finished school.

You don't feel lonely?

No.

There are so many plants here.

Maybe too many.

It depends on how much you like them.

You really aren't wearing any perfume?

I said no.

Goodnight.

Hold on.

Don't do that.

I shouldn't pick them?

Not like that.

Caress them.

You can even talk to them.

They're oranges...

They're alive.

- Has anyone ever commented? - On what?

On the fact that you talk to fruit?

No one comes here.

Your parents?

I never see my father.

Your mom?

She passed away.

I'm sorry.

I like being alone.

The end.

Everyone needs other people.

Everyone means nothing.

For example, I...

- What's wrong? - Nothing.

I'll be right back.

Okay.

Feel free...

Sorry about today.

I wasn't feeling well.

What flower is this?

Dunno, some wild flower.

See you tomorrow.

The sight of blood scares you?

Sort of.

Are you coming?

Yes.

They come pick them up tomorrow.

Are you worried they'll hurt them?

No.

We could go sell them, so you can be sure they're unharmed.

I'd rather not.

Why?

Because I'm not good at talking to people.

You talk to me.

- What's that? - Nothing.

- Can I go see? - No.

Maia... Maia!

Wait!

What is this place?

I make perfumes.

Everything has a scent.

I like playing with them.

What does this make you feel?

It's nice!

I didn't ask if you like it...

Close your eyes.

Mountains.

Achillea.

It grows at high-altitudes.

This reminds me of childhood.

They were my mom's flowers.

Some scents can't be created artificially.

They need roots.

This was one of my first experiments

to prove that plants are like us, they can learn,

and they have feelings.

The nutrients are in here,

the plant grows.

It grows more.

But first it had to reach this, filled with toxic matter.

Then it realized it had to go further past.

This proves they know how to grow, not that they have feelings.

Plants never abandon you.

They need you.

They need your care.

Things are easier with plants.

You feel like you're part of something bigger.

A sensation.

Like fucking?

- Even better, I imagine. - You imagine?

Do you really hear them speak?

Not the way we do.

- They have no vocal chords. - Then how?

Close your eyes.

Learn how to listen.

- My hearing is fine. - Not with your ears.

Sorry.

We'd better go.

Ouch!

Go tell Teo to come here.

Hey.

- Dad's in the truck, come on. - Why doesn't he come here?

How's the new girl working out?

The girl you sent without asking me?

She's fine.

But odd.

Then you'll get along.

Maia, this is Arturo.

He helps with the cooperative and came to pick up the oranges.

I'm also his brother. Hello.

The oranges are ready to be loaded.

Will you do it?

I need to do that other thing.

Nice hat.

- You're not too hot? - No, thanks.

He had something to do.

Dad, this is Maia. She's helping Teo.

I'll be in the truck.

He's gruff but nice.

He always gets grumpy before the party.

- What party? - The harvest party.

Our father organizes it.

And he'd like Teo to help.

See you at the next pick-up.

- Or at the party. - I doubt Teo will come.

Why'd you run off?

Why are you wearing a wool hat?

Seem normal to you?

- Has this happened before? - Never.

It's the same.

The flower in your notebook smells like you, it's you.

You're blooming.

You're here too!

You like her?

No.

No.

So I can go dance with her?

I was about to go home but decided to ambush you.

I came to your place and you didn't even say hello.

I need a hand with the party.

I'm not coming to the party.

You used to come.

When Mom and Grandma were there.

Have you decided what to do next year?

- You should leave that place... - I'm not leaving home!

You think Mom would be happy to see you live like this?

Maybe it's going away.

Have you ever watered a plant with alcohol?

I'm not a plant.

I've never told anyone.

It started when I got my period the first time.

I woke up...

and my bed was full of flowers.

My mom was shocked.

Then these started growing.

This is my natural hair color.

I don't want the others to know.

Don't worry about the others.

I don't scare you?

No.

I just want a normal life.

Normal lives are boring.

By the way, your job here is done.

If you prefer to leave...

You don't want me anymore.

Me?

Hey, do you want to go out?

No alcohol this time...

Lemme know, bye.

You're home early.

How'd it go?

Fine.

Hold on...

Show me how it's done.

You have to pulverize them.

Then you add oil.

As a carrier.

Then you let it sit.

In the dark.

Close it.

It makes sense.

What?

Beautiful things grow slowly and out of sight.

You don't want to go to the party because of your dad?

Can we not ruin our day?

We could sell your perfumes.

My perfumes aren't for sale.

And if it were mine?

You can make a perfume that doesn't exist yet.

I'll be gentle.

Let me know if it hurts.

Want to smell it?

It's one-of-a-kind.

It smells like me.

Exactly.

Can I ask you something?

Are you sure you want to live here forever?

You don't want to see what's out there?

I do see what's out there.

- Living with nature... - Sorry I'm late.

- Hey. - Hi.

Good morning.

I was thinking...

we could take a break.

And do something together.

Without working.

Sure.

What do you want to do?

I need some new hats.

Arturo is on his way. Want to come?

How are things with Arturo?

Good, he makes me laugh.

Things are easy.

Does he know?

What?

- That you bloom? - Why would I tell him?

What's up?

What's wrong?

I like you.

And I'd like...

- I'd like us... - You and I are having fun.

We don't even know each other.

- I might not be what you think... - Me too.

I already know something about you.

You can't hold your liquor.

And you love hats.

I think we should go.

Pull over near the trees.

If you need to pee, there's a bar.

Just pull over.

What happened?

- What's going on? - Nothing.

Let's go.

Maia?

Maia!

Get off!

Sorry.

I'm sorry.

Are you okay?

I'm a monster.

No, you're not.

I've never had an orgasm in my life.

Every time I sleep with someone

or touch myself,

I feel nothing.

The only time I came close was...

a few weeks ago behind the field.

It was as if the forest called me.

But I got scared.

Was it nice?

I've never made love to anyone.

And I have no desire to.

Is it a problem for you?

No.

Have you ever kissed anyone?

Do you want to?

Only if it's worth it.

Everything okay?

What is that?

A contest they have every year to find the Queen of Spring.

- Is this our stand? - Yes, right here.

What's this for?

Nice to see you.

Come help me.

Actually, we came here to sell...

the perfumes Teo makes.

You really make them?

Yes.

Perfumes too?

I'd better get back to work.

- Can I try this? - Sure.

Here.

- Like it? - I sure do.

- Thank you. - Thanks, bye.

We're starting.

- Go ahead. - Are you sure?

Yes, I'll stay here.

This one?

Whoever dances the longest wins.

I was too harsh before.

I'm just worried.

I've always managed... always.

There's no future for you in that place.

I'll do what makes me happy.

Holing up in that house won't bring your mom back.

We have our Queen of Spring!

- Hooray! - Good job!

Where are you going?

I'm leaving.

What happened?

I shouldn't have come here.

My father will never change.

So I need to stay away.

Teo...

I'm sorry.

I need to be alone.

I brought you something to eat.

Sorry we didn't spend time together today.

Me too.

Where's Teo?

Yesterday... did I do something wrong?

No, it's me.

That's the oldest excuse in the book.

No... for real...

It's me.

You're beautiful.

Lovely.

Must've taken a while to do this.

They just grew overnight.

I feel nothing.

Maybe...

you need more.

I tried but it doesn't work.

I said it doesn't work.

Stop it!

Stop!

Let go!

Go away.

I was worried.

Are you okay?

You're not coming?

I don't want to hide anymore.

Will I ever see you again?

You've always seen me.

CHLOROPHYLL

Subtitles: Laser S. Film s.r.l. - Rome