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Bye.

There's a lot of things a person can do in two hours.

But there's a lot of traffic in the lagoon.

But you've got your friend's water taxi.

It'll only take us 15 minutes to get there.

Thank you.

No, that was fun.

Sure, if nearly breaking your neck, you're right to have a good time. Now,

come on, we've got to hurry. You're going to miss your plane.

I'll be back in Venice in a few months.

Wait for me.

I'll be right here in the same spot.

It's been wonderful.

Ciao.

Hey. Oh, my goodness. I'm so sorry.

How are you planning on getting to Venice? Native carrier?

Well, this is Venice, isn't it?

Well, this is the Venice airport.

The city's farther away. It's surrounded by water.

You're a foreigner, aren't you?

I'm American.

Where do you have to go?

Right here.

Pensione Academia. That's right in the center of Venice.

In the middle of the water?

You're a lucky girl, you know that?

By the way, what's your name?

Jessica. Jessica Harrison. I'm Luca.

Luca Renosto.

As I was saying, you are a lucky girl.

My taxi's right outside. I'll take advantage of myself. In a taxi?

Yes. In a water taxi. It's one of the finest in all of Venice.

I'll get you there in no time.

Come on.

Let's go.

Hey, Peppy.

Give me a hand getting the luggage on board, will you?

Okay. But didn't you say it was your taxi?

Well, actually, I'm only the ticket collector.

Hey, Peppy.

We're going to take the young lady to the Pensione Academia, okay?

Don't worry. There's only one Pensione Accademia in Venice, I assure you.

Oh, how much do I owe you for the taxi?

Absolutely nothing.

It was our pleasure to bring you here. Right, Bepi?

Yes.

Thank you.

When will I see you again?

Who knows?

Well, Venice is kind of small. I'm sure we'll be seeing each other again

somewhere.

Ciao, Jessica.

Goodbye, and thanks.

Ciao. Hey, Pepe, come on, start her up. I gotta get to work.

Okay.

Buongiorno. I have a reservation.

My name is Harrison.

I'm sorry, miss. Your reservation has been canceled.

It wasn't confirmed.

But there must be a room available.

Even a small one.

Even one without a bathroom. I don't care.

We're in the middle of the carnival.

We've even rented a sub-quarter.

But I have to stay till after the carnival.

Can you recommend another pension?

Well, you might find something.

In Mestre or Chioggia. You'll be lucky, though.

Maybe in Treviso.

But I'm a foreigner. I don't know where these places are.

Can you help me, please?

Well, I'm trying.

La ringrazio. Completi.

Grazie. Arrivederci.

Excuse me, miss.

I'm sorry. There are no vacancies anywhere.

Well, can you tell me where the Goldberg Musical Foundation is?

Yes.

Calle delle Ostriche, number 16.

Right here.

Thank you.

Is it okay if I just leave my suitcases here?

Certainly, Miss, but we don't assume any responsibility.

Miss Harrison, the telegram you sent informing us of your delayed arrival was

not able to be taken into consideration.

Therefore, in compliance with the regulations, you have been...

Disqualified from the competition.

Why?

Delays like this can happen to anyone coming all the way from the United

States.

It's only been three days. The aptitude tests have just begun.

I practice every day.

This competition means everything to me.

You should have read the regulations more carefully.

In paragraph 5, it quite clearly states, within...

and not beyond the first of many.

There's got to be some way out.

The loophole of some kind.

Miss Harris, the foundation of the late, lamented Dr. Goldberg

is famous throughout the world for its seriousness.

We have no use for such things as loopholes here.

Can you at least let me speak to the director?

Please?

If you wish.

However, you will find that Professor Guattarini will only confirm what I've

already told you.

Come in.

Professor?

Oh, you see, I just came directly from Salem, in Oregon.

You know, on the west coast of the United States.

And it's not my fault I got here late. I did everything I could do to get here on

time. But my luggage was lost in Rome, and then the plane couldn't land there

because of the fog.

You just can't imagine what I've gone through to get this far. This is my

dream.

I can't believe I've been disqualified from the competition from a stupid delay

that wasn't even my fault.

I have to do the contest. I have to.

After all the sacrifices I made, I didn't even have enough money to pay for

the recordings of my piece, and I had to work as a waitress to pay for the

recording studio.

I just don't know what to do.

You've got to believe me.

It can't all end this way. It just can't.

Can you please help me, Professor, please?

Miss, you haven't even told me your name.

Jessica Harrison, sir.

And... And you're from Salem in Oregon?

Yes. Do you know it?

No.

I've never been to America.

I don't seem to have your file here.

I haven't even got anywhere to stay.

Oh, miss, please don't cry.

Every problem has a solution.

Now, first of all, I want you to be a guest of the Goldberg Foundation.

The foundation has a house on the Grand Canal. No one's staying there right now.

It's all yours if you'd like.

You're so wonderful, Professor.

In fact, there's a grand piano there so you can practice and make up for the

last few days.

You mean to say I've been readmitted?

I can take part in the competition?

I'll take care of Miss Quinalato.

So let's go see your new house.

Come.

Compliments of the Goldberg Foundation.

The apartment we have for you is on the top floor. It's a steep staircase, but I

assure you it's worth it.

Thank you, Pastor.

Come.

I must be dreaming.

Please, I want to see the rest.

It's all yours.

That was wonderful.

I have to get back to the foundation.

I've got a lot to do.

So soon?

Duty is a tyrant that keeps us from our dreams.

I'm sorry I really have to go.

But to make amends, I would be delighted if you'd be my guest for dinner this

evening. I'd love to.

Where are you going to take me?

Ah, well, that...

A surprise.

A rose to a rose.

Luca.

I told you Venice was small.

You're so sweet.

Hey, we have to celebrate this encounter. I know of a fantastic place.

We can go have a drink. You'll just love it. I'm sorry, Luca. I can't. I already

have a date.

Please. Come on. We'll have a drink and talk. There's no harm in that.

My fairy's here. I've got to go.

Bye, Luca.

Well, hey, at least tell me where you live.

But I didn't order anything.

Surprised?

Well, yes. I don't know what to say.

This is incredible.

Well, I admire those with a true love for music.

I am certain that you are a true musician, and that's why we're here

after all, isn't it?

Well, yeah, but I didn't expect anything like this. Well, I'm delighted

everything meets with your approval.

All of this is from DuFourny, the finest restaurant in all of Venice. And that's

not the end of your surprises.

By the way, did I mention that you were readmitted into the competition?

Really?

Kitty, it's fantastic. You're fantastic.

Just wonderful.

I just don't know how to thank you.

Well, you're much too modest. Let's give credit where credit is due.

You're undoubtedly a very, very gifted young lady.

no matter what you say you're ready for love today and we can fly

together oh baby can't you see you were made for loving me

We're gonna heat up the night and do some dancing, all right, without a worry

at all about tomorrow.

You know that you're right on time. Your body's moving so fast. Now bring it

closer to mine. The rest will follow.

Let the sweet music move you.

The vibes are out of sight.

Get the feeling of love, don't fight.

Now baby, whatever you do, it's gonna be all right. Cause I'm taking you home

tonight.

We're gonna heat up the night and do some dancing, all right. Without a worry

at all about tomorrow.

You know that you're right on time. Your pride is moving so fine. Now bring it

closer to mind.

The roots will follow.

Higher.

Baby, take me higher.

Higher.

Inside is fire. Oh, now the music is fine. Love is on my mind. Cause you and

the groove are here.

Why play shy when you're ready to fly? You better be for real, man.

Now what goes up must come down. You got your chance, don't turn around.

Come on, baby, it's a groove sound. Give it all you got to the love of fire.

Listen, girl, I know you want to fly.

Come on, baby, let me take you high.

Be safe.

Buongiorno. Buongiorno.

Come here.

I'd like a glass of hot milk, please.

But you must wait.

That's okay, I'll wait.

Don't worry, I'll only be a second.

Ciao, Connie.

Ciao.

How about a little shot of brandy?

Must be destiny. I see you everywhere I go.

Hi, Luca.

Tell the truth.

Is it something else you like, eh?

Hey, knock it off, Tony. I'm a good boy.

I'm working my way through the universe, and I got both feet planted firmly on

the ground.

It's true, eh? He's a good kid, eh?

Hey, knock it off, will you, and sign this.

Something wrong?

No, why?

Well, you look kind of sad. I mean, last night you were having such a good time.

It's nothing.

I didn't sleep well last night.

And the climate here, I'm just not used to it.

That's all.

Well, you'll get used to it.

Venice is the most beautiful city in the whole world.

I hope so.

Hey, listen, why don't you come with me on the boat?

No, I don't want to go.

Come on, we take all the side canals the tourists never get to see, then we'll

bring you right back here.

Come on, it'll be fun. What do you say?

Okay.

Isn't she what you said?

What, that I'm a good boy?

No, that you're working your way through college.

Yeah, I plan on graduating next year in engineering.

You know, ever since I was a little kid, I've always wanted to go to Africa and

build dams.

What's your dream?

Music.

Play the piano.

Well, I work in study, too, but I came to Venice for a competition.

I really hope to win.

I'm sure you will.

I don't know.

Why?

Because lately I feel kind of agitated.

You know, that's normal before an exam.

No, it's not that.

What is it?

I don't know.

Maybe it's my apartment.

I can't sleep, and there's these really weird noises.

I don't know. It's a gorgeous apartment, but it really does me the creeps.

I feel like someone's spying on me. You know, it's just your imagination.

No, but it seems so real.

I don't want to stay there anymore.

It really scares me.

You know what I think?

I think you're just not used to old buildings, that's all.

Why don't you let me take you home?

Okay. Come on, let's go.

Well, for starters, let's get some light in here.

Allow me.

There, that's more like it.

Come on, let's go.

See?

There's nobody in here.

There's absolutely nothing to be afraid of.

Look.

Hello? Anybody in there?

No, there's nobody in there.

Anybody under here?

No, there's nobody under there.

Come with me.

You scared me.

Thought the ghost got you.

Who do you prefer, Prince or Michael Jackson?

I thought you only liked Brahms and Mozart.

Don't be stupid. What do you think, conservatory students are like nuns?

I love rock music.

What are you doing?

never see you

You're so beautiful Come here You're so beautiful

you walked in i woke up i've never seen a pretty

girl look so tough baby you got that look

i call you peach and black you call me taking her back

crucial i think i want you

You've got to look.

You've got to look.

You've got to look.

You've

got

to look.

You've got to look.

Claws untied, ugly lights, everybody's inspected.

But you are a natural beauty, unaffected.

Did I say it all? My face is red.

I stand corrected.

This is the first time anyone has been readmitted to the competition since I've

been at the foundation.

Miss Harrison.

Evidently, you are exceptionally gifted.

Otherwise, I'm sure you would have never been able to convince Professor

Contarini to digress from the regulations.

Well, Professor Contarini was very comprehensive.

By the way, Sina's office would like to speak to him.

Regulations state that the contestants may only speak to the director on

Tuesdays.

But it is very important.

I absolutely have to speak to him.

Might I remind you, Miss Harrison, that this isn't America.

Rules are rules.

Well, why don't you try and see if he's in?

The director is not in his office.

It's time to practice miss Patterson you've been assigned room number seven

When the director gets in can you tell them that I came by

Thank you

Play.

Nothing.

You know, you're a strange man.

Sometimes you look so hard.

Then you can be really sensitive.

I don't know.

Your sudden kindness.

And then your silences.

I just want to get to know you better.

Why don't you answer me?

I don't feel like talking.

Well, you have to talk to someone to get to know them.

I don't know anything about you, and you don't know anything about me.

Maybe I know more than you think.

What do you know?

Nothing, nothing. No, no, now you have to tell me.

Listen, I don't like being treated like an idiot.

If you don't want to talk, we can leave each other right here and now.

I was once very in love.

I was very young and I used to play for her for

hours and hours and hours.

I never got tired.

She was so beautiful. She was...

She had such a wonderful smile.

Did she leave you?

Um, no.

She's dead.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I love you. That makes you feel better.

Hey, Jessica, I was beginning to think you'd gone out.

Ciao, Luca.

It's good to hear your voice.

How's it going?

Are you still scared?

No, not anymore.

It's good to hear your voice, too.

Listen, do you want to hear some music I really like?

Sure, why not?

Hold on for a second.

I want to dedicate this to you. It's my favorite piece.

That's great, isn't it? Oh, yes.

Fantastic.

I'd like you to play it for me one day.

Yes. By the way, tomorrow night's the Masked Ball in the Square.

Would you like to come with me?

Go to the Masked Ball in the Square tomorrow night?

Well, I don't know.

You're busy?

It's the last day of the carnival, you know.

All Venice will be there in costume. You have to come.

In costume?

Come on.

Don't make me beg.

I'll come to pick you up around nine.

Okay. Wait and see. It'll be fantastic.

Till tomorrow, then.

Bye.

Woo! Yeah!

I haven't even got a costume.

Don't worry.

I'll get you one.

What do you think?

Truly charmante, mademoiselle.

If only the folks back home could see me now.

How strange.

I have a feeling I've seen this costume before.

The carnival is very fun, very beautiful. Oh my God, the flower is

incredible!

Yeah.

I'll say it again.

Thank you.

Did you hear that?

Jessica? Jessica?

Hi there.

Oh, I thought you were coming home.

You don't know what you're missing.

Avicii?

Jessica, what happened to you last night? I looked for you everywhere.

What happened?

Did you get lost?

Yeah, I got lost.

That's okay. We found each other again.

No, Luca, it's not like that.

I'm sorry.

What do you mean?

Listen, Luca, you've been really sweet.

But I think I'm in love with someone else.

You think?

What do you mean you think?

If you say that, it means you're not sure.

Believe me, this isn't easy for me.

You're wonderful.

It just seems so unfair to let you think that... What I'm trying to say is that

we had a really good time together, but... But isn't that what counts?

Having a good time together?

We could have even better times.

It's just that I can't believe it hasn't meant the same to you that it has to me.

Jessica, I love you.

Luca, I love someone else.

Hello. Goldberg Musical Foundation.

Can I help you?

Yes, it's Professor Contarinean.

I'm sorry, but the professor's not in his office.

Thank you.

But it's impossible.

He told me he'd be in the office all day.

You can try yourself, if you wish.

Well, has he called?

Did he leave a number that I could reach him at?

The director is not in the habit of keeping me informed of his private

affairs. Well, excuse me, but could you at least give me his address?

Miss Harrison, this time you really overstepped the mark.

What do you take me for? I'm not a procuress.

What on earth are you talking about? I only want to see him. It's urgent.

What on earth am I talking about?

Well, I'll tell you.

You American girls get everything the wrong way round.

No sooner is someone being kind and understanding and you turn it into a

love story, what is the world coming to?

Do you want to know what you are, Miss Cinelotto?

Cinelotto. Your opinion, Miss Harrison, does not interest me in the least.

I will tell you just the same.

You are a nasty old witch!

Okay.

I was expecting you.

May I take your cape?

I was just having some tea. Would you like some?

Yes, thank you. Please.

Have a seat.

Why did you disappear?

I just wanted you to be able to concentrate on your exam.

Well, yes, but it's had just the opposite effect.

So I see.

What's wrong?

Nothing. Why?

You've changed.

I can't seem to figure out whether or not you're sincere.

Listen, Albise.

You wanted me to go to the carnival.

Yes, I know.

You remind me of someone I don't want to remember.

Well, it's not my fault.

Listen, Albise.

If you're suspicious about Luca, you're wrong.

You've got to believe me.

I could never be with two men at the same time I've made my choice

I love you

Where did you get that?

What do you think I got it? Tell me, where did you get that?

What do you think you're doing, you little fool?

You think I loved you? Is that what you think?

This was a game. It was just a stupid little game.

Just like your mother played with me.

It's not true. It is true. It is true.

Do you know what your mother said to me?

She said I wasn't man enough for her.

That I was impotent.

Are you leaving?

Can I sit down?

What's wrong?

I don't know.

I feel so bad.

I don't want to stay in this city anymore.

Don't be like that. Come on.

Nothing. Nothing's wrong.

I just want to get out of here. I don't care about anybody anymore.

You don't care about my friendship anymore, either?

I came to say goodbye.

Well, what about the competition finals?

I would never make it in this state.

Jessica, you mustn't give up.

You can't give in to anyone.

You have to live for yourself, for your own dreams.

You have to overcome everyone and everything that makes you weak.

You have to know how to choose.

Music is your life.

You said so yourself.

You have to do the concert.

Do it for me.

Please.

No, no, you're just confused. That's all.

Come on, I'm here with you now.

Jessica?

What do you want?

Jessica, I've been looking all over for you.

I even went to the airport.

What do you want?

Listen, I... I acted like an idiot.

But I know now, I know that... I can't live without you.

I love you.

It's too late.

Please, please, try to understand.

Your mother, she... She treated me like a fool. She humiliated me.

And you couldn't come up with anything better than to humiliate me?

Forgive me, please we can start all over again. We loved each other once No,

I only understood what love is today Goodbye I'll be

saying where are you going to go?

You've forgotten already I Have the competition finals today