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Good morning.

My name is Ada.

There is?

I didn't know she was coming.

The agency said she wouldn't come.

No, I informed them. I just needed more time.

Look here...

He didn't receive it.

No, actually. How strange...

They deleted the ad soon after.

Well.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Ada.

Never been to the island?

No, it's the first time.

May I ask how long it has been like this?

Five years.

It's been many years. Has anyone helped her?

No, I've always taken care of it.

Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you.

- Maybe the room is a little plain. - I'm happy with little.

If you need anything, just ask.

I've always eaten alone...

I hung it up last week.

It was in the basement collecting dust.

It's very nice.

Who is the author?

To tell you the truth, I don't know.

I never thought to ask that.

I hope it's not too rare.

It's perfect.

Is she a good cook?

I wouldn't put it that way, but I'm doing my best.

Don't be modest.

She didn't grow up here, did she?

My father was a diplomat.

We have traveled a lot.

Wine?

A drop.

That's fine, thanks.

Who stayed at home?

Her husband?

His children?

What made you leave Paris?

The elderly man I was taking care of died.

Diana, his daughter, was very dear to me,

and...

she also died a year ago.

I am sorry.

My name is Ada.

His wife hired me to take care of her.

It scared me.

I gave him some water.

Lock all doors before going to sleep.

I know what he thinks.

Thieves on this little island?

Good morning.

Thank you.

I usually don't eat breakfast.

I'm happy to do it.

I was thinking of going into town today.

Would you like to come?

But what do you do with Oskar?

We can't leave him alone.

Luigina can take care of it.

Have you ever tried babà?

You have to try it.

- Have you ever been to Naples? - No.

We'll go there, one day.

Do you know the saying "See Naples and then die?"

No. What does that mean?

That once you leave Naples, you suffer.

Aren't they a bit too many?

It's not a problem. I'm really hungry today.

I'm full, I can't eat them all.

I warned her.

Let's pretend we're on vacation, okay?

I really liked traveling.

I miss adventures.

It's like my life is at a standstill now.

Maybe she came into my life

to remind me of what I had forgotten,

like a wave returning to the sea.

It looks great on her.

- How about a new uniform? - There's no need.

We are in Italy!

We're not at a funeral. We should be celebrating.

- But I... - I'll pay for it.

It's a gift.

- I can lend you some money. - No.

Leave it to me.

I don't need any more clothes, it was just for fun.

I'll pay, but not this.

That's very kind of you.

There are discounts on nightgowns.

Buy two, pay one.

I don't need it.

Fantastic.

I'll give you your money back, okay? I promise.

It was embarrassing.

Don't worry, Joanna, that nightgown looked great on you.

You had to have it.

- I was really beautiful, wasn't I? - Yes.

- Excuse me, did I embarrass you? - No.

Of course not.

Shall we have dinner?

No, I'll eat something in the room.

- I'll bring dinner to your room, then. - No, thanks, I'll do it myself.

Shall we play a game?

Which?

If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be?

Maybe someone who has dedicated their life to helping others.

But that's what you already do, right?

I think so, in a way.

And you, instead?

I would like to know what it meant to be Oskar

before he got sick.

May I ask you why?

To better understand why he was like this, see the world through his eyes.

Do you remember the time you were most scared?

There was a couple who wanted to adopt me.

I was seven years old.

They took two of us home with them

for a week to see who was best suited.

I tried my best, but in the end they chose the other girl.

I am very sorry.

And you?

Oskar didn't want me to work and I had no money,

so one day I stole them from him to go to an interview on the mainland.

But he found out and went berserk.

Loving him was like waiting for the sun to rise.

And was it worth the wait?

Sometimes it made me feel loved, special, but it never lasted long.

Let me think of another question.

Do you have any idea how you might die?

No, I really don't know.

I'd like to die in my sleep. Without suffering.

Do you remember the last time you were truly happy?

Happy?

I don't remember.

Isn't it incredible that we remember the moments when we were most afraid,

but not the ones where we were truly happy?

So you don't remember them either?

Why don't you read me something?

I don't think it's appropriate for me to be in bed with you.

I beg you...

I love falling asleep while someone reads to me.

"She wanted to die, but she also wanted to live in Paris."

"He had to be able to derive some kind of personal profit from things.

He rejected it as useless

how much did not immediately contribute to satiating the voracity of his heart.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

You brought me a rose.

I went to pick some from the bush at the end of the road.

You said Oskar would like it and I thought you deserved one too.

That's a nice thought.

The dress you will wear today.

I think this particular shade of green suits your skin tone.

I also thought you might like to wear the nightgown

that I bought you yesterday.

I don't think it's suitable for daytime,

and then I wanted to keep it for a special occasion.

I think...

that you should wear it today,

along with the green dress, and we will make this day special.

I can buy fresh fish,

grill it with lemon and rosemary,

buy some white wine, for a change,

and we could have dinner on the terrace under the stars.

If you don't mind, I'm going to check on Oskar now.

I will save her.

Ada, I'm going out.

My friend Joaquin and I are going to the beach.

May I ask who Joaquin is?

He is a dear friend of mine and my art teacher.

And have you known him long?

For a few years. Why?

So this is the special occasion you've been waiting for.

What a shame you didn't choose the green dress.

It pairs wonderfully with olive leaves.

It would have made a beautiful painting.

But I suppose seeing you in that nightgown is a real pleasure.

He can't complain.

He doesn't speak Italian. He's French.

Ada, this is Joaquin. Joaquin, this is Ada.

The pleasure is mine.

I'll get some water.

May I ask when you'll be back?

I do not know.

I'm asking to know when to cook the fish.

Memories?

When I first saw him, he was at the port painting.

He asked me to draw a portrait of myself,

but I had to go.

Oskar was waiting for me at home.

She complains because I'm always sad.

I went for a long walk...

and I found myself in a beautiful place.

I can't wait to go back.

Why do I need solitude to be myself?

Try it.

It's very delicate.

There was no need for such elegance for our dinner.

It's nothing special. It's just a fish.

Oh my God, I forgot about that. I'm so sorry.

It's okay. You're here now.

It's just that Joaquin is coming here tonight.

Can we eat fish again, what do you say?

I've spent my life pleasing others.

I'm now starting to understand the difference between trying to please others,

to be loved and appreciated, and to have my wishes heard.

Yes?

I just wanted to apologize again for forgetting our dinner.

It doesn't matter.

Sometimes I'm selfish, right?

We will spend more evenings together.

Absolutely yes.

Have you by any chance seen my diary?

There's a poem I'd like to read to Joaquin.

Maybe you left it in the garden?

I saw you while you were writing there.

I'll go and see.

I found a dead cat.

I assume he was bitten by a snake.

From a viper. They're everywhere. Be careful.

So... this Joaquin?

He's just a friend.

Maybe he's a little more than a friend, but I'm fine on my own.

I know exactly what it feels like.

There is a difference between constantly pleasing others,

wanting to be loved, and knowing what we really want.

Understanding our true desires.

I thought you preferred to have breakfast in bed.

What?

I found your diary.

It was in your room.

But we were there all night. He wasn't there.

Sometimes we don't see what's right in front of our eyes.

Well, thank you.

I picked out your dress for today.

Thank you, but I've already decided what to wear.

I just wanted to help.

Thanks, but that's not necessary.

You already have a lot to do.

What will you do today?

Oskar needs to take a bath.

Joanna and I are going to spend the whole day doing nothing, right?

She's beautiful, don't you think?

A nice firm butt.

Oskar bought it shortly before he got sick.

What's in his hand?

A shell.

He asks the spirit of the sea for protection.

It's supposed to bring good luck.

But he didn't bring it.

Hi, Joanna.

Are you having dinner at home tonight?

Yes, but just the two of us.

Joaquin won't be there for a few days.

It's delicious.

Will he come to live in the villa?

No, of course not.

He seems comfortable here. And your behavior when you're with him...

What's wrong with him?

You talk so much about your independence...

How much you value your freedom.

But you don't seem free to me at all.

I've already seen it.

The disappointment of love.

This vanity.

What do you know about love?

He's manipulating you.

- He's filling you with lies. - Don't say anything else.

Joanna, I'm trying to help you.

Shut up.

I wanted to give it to you first.

It's your wages and what I owed you for our trip.

I was about to bring you breakfast.

There is no need.

At least drink some coffee.

You are very kind, despite what I told you yesterday.

I hope you understand how sorry I am,

but you were wrong about Joaquin.

Let's forget about it.

- Shall we start from scratch? - I'd be happy to.

However, I've been thinking about it and I think we need to step away for a while.

Why don't you go to the mainland for a week?

There's a lot to see there.

Staying apart will do us good.

I keep having the same dream.

I'm in the water. There's water everywhere.

I feel cold and tired.

I know that at any moment I will slip beneath the surface.

I scream, but no one hears me.

I touch my arms, my legs...

but I don't know who I am.

I wonder what it's like to live like this.

Having everything and nothing.

But still have the need for control.

Is this the only pleasure left?

I can be angry and hurt

and you can remain in denial.

Or we can fix it.

You were in the garden. Drawing.

I went up to give him lunch...

There was nothing to be done.

I'm here for you.

I'm your friend.

Joanna.

Wake up.

You haven't eaten anything.

Aren't you hungry?

He wanted to leave, right?

We cannot know what he was thinking.

He had his thoughts, his memories, his fantasies.

He wanted me to suffer with him.

And now, you are free.

Should we take her to a doctor?

There is no need.

I'll take care of it.

The poison is still in the wound.

The medicine will work, but it will take time.

He'll be better in a few days.

I'll take care of her.

You came running to me when she was bitten.

Why are you still here?

He hired you to think about Oskar.

You're lucky I was there.

Leave her.

I feel like everything is spinning.

Poison can make you stronger.

Ancient cultures worshiped snakes.

They brought light.

I don't understand what you mean.

"As long as I'm trapped here, he will slowly steal my life."

"I'll send Ada away.

If I don't do it now, I'll never have the strength."

You stole it.

- My diary. - "He almost died.

We just want to be free."

This is a dream.

You are careless and irresponsible.

You need someone to take care of you.

See what happens to you, otherwise.

Oh, you're up. How are you feeling?

Come here, rest.

Maybe it's time to take a look at Oskar's things.

You will have to decide what to keep.

Nothing.

All the more reason to pack everything up.

I'll start right after I make you some tea.

There is.

It wasn't a dream, was it?

I don't understand what you're referring to.

This dress suits you.

I knew green was your color.

There is...

Please.

He should know that I know.

Here's something I did for you, dear Oskar.

To many more journeys, Joanna.

You talked to Joaquin today, right?

We don't need him.

We don't need anyone.

Once we've settled everything and sold the house, we can travel the world.

First we will go to Naples.

I love him.

He doesn't love you.

It is not true.

I'm just asking you to live your life honestly, with your eyes open.

I see the real you and I accept it.

But you have to stop lying to yourself.

Please, Joanna.

Would you like me to read to you?

I didn't know you liked it so much.

I never would have imagined it, but...

The more I read it, the more I am captivated by it.

Growing up, I never would have believed

to find a soul so close to mine.

When I first saw you...

I realized that you were different from anyone I had ever known.

And you're so radiant...

But deep down...

I could hear them.

My soul and yours. Identical.

Alone.

Laws.

"He loved the sea only when it was stormy...

and green only when it covered the ruins."

Everything is fine?

Dizziness. I don't think I've fully recovered from the viper bite.

Then you should rest.

I'm going into town to do some shopping.

What do you want to eat?

Whatever you choose will be fine.

The house is such a mess.

It's as if a cyclone had passed through us.

Even in my room.

I was negligent.

I am sorry.

Good morning.

I didn't hear you come back last night.

The chores took longer than expected.

I was wondering where you had gone.

I just needed to get out for a bit.

We could have gone out together.

Look at the progress I've made.

I see.

A focused mind is a productive mind.

You were right about Joaquin.

You were right about everything.

I didn't want to be right.

You know this, right?

I just want you to be happy.

I'm not sure I know what it means anymore.

Then let me show you. Let's go outside.

Let's enjoy the sun.

Will you miss all this when we're gone?

I think so.

I saw your signature behind the painting in the room.

I didn't know it was your work.

That painting...

This...

I don't know what to say. Maybe I was just reserved.

Reserved?

You never needed art lessons.

Do you know what I'd like to do before I leave?

Spend some time in a special place

in the mountains nearby.

It will be our way of saying goodbye to everything we are leaving behind.

What happens?

I do not know.

You don't know what?

I gave in to vanity. Sorry.

Come with me.

You are very beautiful.

We have arrived.

- I hope you like it. - Yes.

Thank you.

I wish you knew how much I care about this place.

Since I've been living on the island,

this was the only place that belonged only to me.

I never took Oskar or Joaquin there.

But you brought me there.

After you suggested it to me.

I thought it was no coincidence that you fell in love with it too.

Great minds think alike.

Now I want...

- that you close your eyes. - Me?

Close them and make a wish.

That it's just between the two of us.

Free. Discovering the world.

Together.

Open your eyes.

What did you think?

I want to know and make it come true.

I won't tell you.

Revealing it brings bad luck.

Now it's your turn.

No, I already know what to do, don't worry.

I have a lot planned for us and I promise it will be an amazing adventure.

We deserve it.

I never told anyone about this place because...

it would have been like a violation, for me.

Have you ever had a place like this? A place of your own?

In many places I was alone,

but none of them were special.

I felt alone.

Then I'm lucky I can share this space with you.

Yes, it is.

What happens?

Are you OK?

Maybe I got too much sun yesterday.

At the beach?

I want you to know how grateful I am to you.

Without you, I would have continued to live a lie.

But you forced me to tell the truth.

At first I was annoyed by it...

but now I'm grateful to you.

Do you want more wine?

What did you say about snakes?

That bring light and wisdom?

I think there is something else that makes a serpent divine.

It's his ability to shed his skin. To mutate. To transform.