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HEADLIGHTS IN THE FOG

Anna!

Anna!!

C'mon, c'mon, Savona is a long ways away!

Damn, when you stick around home, it's hard to get unstuck!

I know you just got married!

- Gianni? - Oh?

When we get to Savona, lend me your motorbike?

Why? Where are you going?

Hey! Where are you going?

Home for a minute.

I get it. You had a fight.

Damn, what bad tempers you both have!

Hey buddy, are we at Savona?

Yeah, there we are.

- Hi, guys! - Hi!

- Got anything on board? - Sure, the usual ton of tobacco!

Oh, look Cesare, the 666 is here!

- So, lend me your motorcycle? - Take it!

Want to tell me what happened?

Nothing.

You're just stupid, both of you!

If you could just let it go for once!

Damn, this oil gets everywhere!

Look at this! Even on my back!

It's three.

- I'll be here at seven to load, eh? - OK.

OK then, seven o'clock here.

- The boss wants you. - At this hour? - Meh.

- The young men will not sleep tonight. - I guess not!

Urgent job!

But we just got here!

I was going to sleep too, guys!

It's load of diesel oil to La Spezia. There's a premium!

It will be for you two.

You take the new 666. You've seen what a beauty, huh?

- The load is ready. - Sorry, I've got to go home briefly!

- If it's about leaving at 7:00 as usual... - What 7:00?

I told you it's urgent!

In short, you don't want to go.

For me...

Alright!

If you don't feel like it, I'll send Rico and Carlo.

Well, send whoever you want.

May be a big deal, but it looks like a toad!

What do you care, it's not yours.

- Who knows? - Well!

Hey, young man... this one is leaving immediately!

- 40 liters. - 35. It wasn't full when we left.

But I filled it up!

Too bad for you! Do you think I took the oil?

Hey, Farinello... hold on, hold on.

- Down! - Why? I can't take this one myself?

This little toy is worth 500,000 lire.

So?

- All right! - Bravo Cesare!

Get going!

Cesare... the turn signal!

There seems to be a bed in here!

Where you going? It's the wrong road!

Hey, it's the wrong road! This doesn't lead to La Spezia, but back to Acqui.

What a discovery!

I get it. You're really obsessed!

Well, this is when Mr. Egisto will fire both of us!

Honest to god!

What are you doing? Can't you see it's fog?

Steer!

Are they crazy?

They won't get very far that way!

Idiots!

Hey!

- Are you blind? - What kind of driving is that?

Where are your eyes, you cretin?

I'll show you where to look!

Then we'll settle the score!

I think we're stuck here.

Here! Look at this! What a mess!

- Get the license number! - What number! Get away!

You jerk of a jerk! Watch what you say!

Never mind, Gigi! We'll get them with a lawyer!

I like that! They drive like fools, then they want to be right!

They're always right, of course!

Hey, down there, you going to stop it or not?

- What do you want? - Look at that!

What do you have to shout about?

You were out of the way and you still want to shout?

Look, it's broken! Come here, come here!

So then?

FARINATA FOR SALE [chick pea pancake]

- Look, it got whacked! - Hey!

Here he comes, here he comes! Run!

I was quick, no?

Now let's get out of here!

- Anna, want me to help you? - Thanks.

Listen to me, don't take it this way.

You should come with me to cheer up.

I have some really funny friends!

Filippo! You should get to know him. Yes, he's a real nut!

- What evenings we have! - Girls!

I'm going home for a moment, keep an eye on things.

- Don't worry. - Hello, I want a strong thread.

Tell them, nice girl!

A strong thread of this exact color! And fast, I'm in a hurry!

- Here! - Tonight we're going dancing!

- My daughter will pick up her package later. - Yes, yes, sir!

This one!

80 cents.

You know... I've decided. Tonight I'll come with you.

Finally! It took you so long!

Come on, you'll see! We'll have fun! And leave your worries behind!

Well, Filippo, what's with you tonight?

- Why? - I've told Anna so much about you.

I brought her here for a good time and you don't say a word.

I don't know why but tonight I'm not in the mood.

- All of a sudden you're shy? - Who knows! It can happen to anyone.

Especially when you're lucky enough to meet... a woman like you!

That's to say you are not satisfied.

I'm sorry I've made you lose your humor.

Don't worry, lady, there's an easy way to make me find it again.

You know how? Dance with me!

If it's that, with pleasure!

A new method apparently...

Tonight he's sentimental... the method changes, but the end is always the same.

What do you care? Dance with me!

Now I want to tell you very sincerely...

Gemma told you that I always joke, but that's not true.

You know, I like you a lot!

You're cute, young, elegant.

- I don't like compliments. - They're not compliments but the truth.

I will also say something less nice.

I'm sure you're thinking of something else.

That's not true.

Ah! you seem very preoccupied, distant.

No, Filippo, you're wrong.

I don't want to hear such talk.

I want to have fun!

- Please escort me to the bar. - Gladly.

Did you see that?

- What'll it be? - An anisette. - Two anisettes.

Where are you going? I live on the other side.

Don't be afraid, I won't kidnap you, at least tonight!

Take me home, please!

No hurry, it's a beautiful night. We can take a walk.

No, it's late. My mother's waiting at home.

Too bad for mom!

And tomorrow I have get up early and go to the shop.

I'll become a regular customer at your shop.

We only sell women's things.

I'll buy ribbons and lace and give them to you...

...and you'll give me a kiss.

- Why did you turn off the engine? - Me? it stopped by itself.

- Don't talk nonsense! Start the car. - A kiss would start it up again.

- Stop this or I'm getting out! - But you're far from home!

All I want is a kiss.

Watch it or I'll call someone!

That's not necessary. I won't make you if you don't want to!

- You're not mad at me? - But no!

Then tomorrow evening I can pick you up at the shop?

- As you like. Good night. - Good night.

- Did you hurt yourself? - Oh! Look!

- Nothing broken, though? - What? Don't you see?

- Well, if it's only your stocking... - And that's nothing?

- Where are you going? To Savona? - Yes.

- Do you want to get in? - Thanks. - No problem!

- And the bike? - Naturally! We can load it on.

- Sorry! - Actually, we're not allowed to carry people in the trucks.

What? He told me to climb! Well!

Oh... let's go, come on up!

Gianni, are we going?

Let's go!

Hey! Come on, come on!

There's only a few miles to Savona.

Take it easy on your bicycle when the road is wet!

- Yeah! - Yes, but at the first houses of Savona you should get off.

- Good morning, Mr. Egisto. - Bad day! - Yeah!

Hey guys, look at the great Caesar, the racer!

You were quick, huh? You didn't even let the paint dry!

Mind your own business, Brillantina!

Or one of these days I'll comb your hair my way, got it?

Any time, just put two fingers in your mouth and whistle!

- Well? What happened? - Huh? - Ah, nothing special.

A vegetable truck overturned. They were in the wrong.

Oh, a truckload of vegetables! They were in the wrong!

This is a job that needs a level head, alright...

or else...

hundreds and hundreds of thousand-lire notes at stake!

No more nonsense!

When you guys do some nonsense, the guys in Genoa don't blame you...

they blame me! Got it? Me!

But did I really make such a bad name for you?

In ten years work I made more trips than I have hair, and in some bad trucks.

You remember, right?

- Have I ever twisted a bolt? - I didn't say that...

So? One time I scratch a fender, you start talking about money!

What damage have I done, if I may ask?

I've earned you a sack of money in ten years of living like a dog...

- Me? -Yeah, you and your pals in Genoa, you bet I have!

- Hey! - Yes!

- And don't come back here, got it? - Fine with me!

- Have you gone crazy? - Let me go!

Excuse me, Mr Egisto?

If I'm not mistaken, our little Cesare just packed up!

- Give me the oil! - Say...

is it true he had a fight with his wife?

You know it! His wife is a respectable woman!

If you don't fight with your wife, who will you fight with?

- You're weird! - Give me the number 22.

Cesare, go see Mr. Egisto. He wants to talk to you.

Talk about what? You heard him fire me!

No, you said some bad things and he got mad...

But he's calmed down now. Come on!

Hello? Yes? Hello?

Yes, I hear! Tell me!

No, no, no, no, I don't have time.

What?

Ah! it's OK... call a doctor, right?

Oh, you're here!

Beh, you've thought it over, eh?

Yes! Okay, call me later, eh?

It was my wife.

It's my boy who's not too well. He has these red things, these...

But I still have to work!

And when there's work to be done, even the wife, house and family don't count!

- There's an insurance man outside! - Okay. Tell him to wait!

Understand? And they've already phoned me too!

And with the delay, you think the La Spezia guys will pay the premium?

- Yeah, you're right! - I know I'm right.

Now go. Go to Petrolea to load.

- What? - Yes, go, go... don't waste time, go!

Thank you, Mr. Egisto!

And don't worry about my work...

now I'm home in Savona... and crazy stuff in my head, I promise...

- no more! - Okay, great!

But I told them to withhold 50 lire per week til you've paid for everything, eh?

Gasoil and a fender! Ah, I don't forget!

- Okay, okay. - Okay, but leave the pliers here.

- All set! Bye, Mom. - You'll be late again tonight?

Not at all! Do you call midnight late?

Midnight? And why hasn't Gemma come to get you?

Gemma's waiting for me downstairs. Let me go.

I don't like this. Going out alone, coming back late!

People see you. What about your husband!

Don't you think people will tell him?

But I told you Gemma is waiting for me downstairs! Bye.

And go to bed, OK?

Don't do as usual, that I find you waiting!

Bye.

- Thank you for the flowers. - Oh, it's nothing.

- But I don't want any more. - Why?

People will talk and my mother is worried.

If you have to worry what people will say!

- But I'm married. - Yeah, so to speak.

So to speak! I have a husband.

Yes, you had one, but not any more now.

Anyway, I shouldn't accept gifts from you!

Why all these scruples?

- People might think... - That you are my lover, right?

- So what? - But I don't want that because it's not true!

But don't you think I've waited long enough?

What?

- Well, let's get out. We're here. - Where?

- My house. - But I'm not going into your house.

Why? What's wrong?

Please, Filippo, I've told you many times!

But don't you think this is a little too much?

What do you mean?

You're not a kid anymore. You know these things!

You wanted to go dancing and I went.

You wanted to go to the movies and I went.

You let me court you. A man can't be satisfied with this forever!

- But I didn't think... - Come on, get smart!

Then why are you going out with me?

- I thought you were different, Filippo! - I'm a man!

And I can't spend my life just adoring a woman!

Think. You're alone. Your husband threw you away!

- That's not true! I left him. Let me get off! - No, come here.

I got carried away.

I'm sorry.

Where do you want me to bring you?

Be nice, take me home!

They load... so we can take a load too, right?

Now and then! A shot in the morning never hurts!

- And you might meet a girl at the bar. - What would you do with her so early?

Ask Cesare, he's empty-handed!

Look, I'm in no mood for joking this morning!

- Don't talk football if you don't know. - I know and I can talk, my friend!

This year Genoa will jump to the top of the chart. I'll bet you anything!

Only if it played by itself!

Mina! Vermouth for everyone!

That's a tease! The center forward is a cannon!

- The goalie... - He's a cannon!

Yes, I can say it loud! The left wing...

- He's a cannon! - And you're a bore!

The coach, I've known him since I was on the team.

He was still a kid but I on the other hand...

- You were a great man, huh? - Hey, don't try to be funny!

Listen, until half-way through the first round, all home games are easy!

Yeah! And what about Bologna?

That's one. What else?

Even if they lose against Bologna...

- How are you, beautiful? - Hello.

What an attitude! Even for me?

Guys like you, it's better to lose them than find them!

That's not at all nice!

Can I get you anything?

Two anise.

- To your health, love! - Stop it!

You know I don't like it.

What's this? You know him?

I saw him once.

- Damn, even him? - Stupid!

Yeah, I met him on the street.

I thought so! Because since his wife left him...

How are you?

Is your knee better?

Yeah, it's not so bad now.

I've done several days...

of compresses with my leg on a chair.

Oh yeah?

How come I never see you? You're not staying in Savona?

Yes, yes, now, yes!

How about that! The friar turns into devil!

- Carlo, don't start! - And tell me...

Now you're in Savona, you doing anything this Sunday?

- Him? What do you expect? He's a hermit! - Carlo, stop!

Tell me what you're doing Sunday!

Nothing special... working.

I told you! He's crossing his hands and doing penance!

Why get mad?

It's not worth the trouble.

Got a cigarette?

Gianni... let's go.

Where you going?

To deliver to La Spezia. - Mina, mark it!

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

I'm going up to my house.

- Hello papa. - Hello Ninetto.

- Hello Cesare. Can I come up? - Sure, come on.

Dad, I've already eaten. I'll stay with Cesare.

But let him eat in peace, eh?

See how I spin this wheel!

Look out! We're going to run into a wall!

You know... if you scratch a fender, you'll hear from Mr. Egisto...

- You know, like this! - Yeah?

Try it!

How? What? No!

What are you doing? Wait!

No! Ninetto wins by default!

Good!

Did you pick up my shoes?

No. Watch out, that's hot.

Why? - Because I have more to think about than your shoes.

But it's been more than a week!

Leave that alone. Wait, I'll give it to you myself.

You men have no idea what it means to run a house.

The children. The kitchen. The washing, the ironing, the sewing!

And when you're done... here come the customers!

Maria, too large here! Maria, too tight here!

I get it. The husband should go without shoes!

No dear, I don't send my husband away in a mess!

You should have married someone else!

- Then yes! - Ah, yes!

You know who you need?

A silly young women who is lazy and full of pretensions.

- Come on, come on, finish! - And meanwhile no shoes!

I saw Anna all dressed up with a companion...

Well, as for me that...

That's why he left her!

No, not that! She left him. They weren't getting along.

But it's Cesare's fault if she... Give me that, I'll cut it!

That idiot puts up with...

If he's suffering, why not look for her?

Because's he's a man, that's why!

Great! Meanwhile, this disgrace... Want more soup? - No.

Has Cesare said anything?

Cesare? You know how he is!

He'd rather cut his tongue than say anything!

So, you talk to him!

No way! And tomorrow I want my shoes!

Noon. Come on, let's eat!

- Look, Cesare... - Yeah, what's up?

A few days ago, Maria...

- What did Maria do? - Oh, nothing! It's...

that she met Anna. It might not be a bad idea if you...

well, my wife thinks you should speak to Anna.

I'm going to eat. What are you doing, returning to Acqui? - Yes.

OK bye. Give my greetings to your wife, eh?

See you Monday.

Well? You don't say hello anymore?

- Oh, good morning! - Good morning.

I was just passing here and I saw you go out.

We use the same road, I think.

- Oh, I don't know... - Oh no?

- I'm going to eat. - Ah, alone? - Yes, alone.

But you'll be bored.

- When I'm alone I never get bored. - Damn, what a bear!

You'd even leave me on the road with my injured knee.

But you know, I'm the kind that...

- I can't explain it. - No, you explain very well!

You live nearby?

Yeah, up there on the top floor.

Oh, it must be very pretty up there!

The view of the sea!

And now we must part.

- I told you. I'm going to eat. - Me too.

I usually go in there.

No, that one I don't like.

- So, if you like, we'll go here! - Yes.

Sit here?

Waiter?

Is the exam over?

Did I pass?

But you never laugh!

If we become good friends, you'll have to learn to laugh!

I like good times.

Your order? Pasta, soup, risotto?

- Ah, risotto for me! - Me too.

Give me two risottos!

Nice, this tune!

You like to dance?

I don't think I have time for dancing.

- Waiter? - Coming!

- Carlo, you know him well? - Uh, okay.

Really you live alone?

- Yes, I'm alone now. - And your wife?

We didn't get along and we're separated.

She stayed at Acqui.

It can't be easy to get along with you!

- Why? - Because you have a closed nature.

You need a woman who's a bit special.

Someone who can put a little joy in your life...

and give everything without asking too much.

Maybe. But that's very difficult.

Who knows?

We're here. I'm going up to my place for a moment.

Coming with me?

Since you don't like my company, I was thinking of leaving!

No, on the contrary, I like it.

- Are you really sincere? - I'm telling you!

- And after? - Let's not think about later.

You are alone... free, and I'm alone.

- Cesare! - You know my name?

From the first moment.

- And your name is? - Piera.

So many boats!

You know that as a girl, I wanted to marry a sailor?

And basically, you're a sort of sailor. You're like them.

They leave, they stay away, they come back.

And they have a wife in every port.

But there are also sailors who don't have even one.

- Well, shall we make a cup of coffee? - Oh, yeah, let me do it!

- Or who knows what a mess you'll make! - But no!

Come on, don't be a nuisance!

What time is it?

- Ten o'clock. Why? - Mmm, we're late.

I'm going now, or I'll be late.

We don't linger together even for a little while.

I come back and you leave.

It's because of your stupid job!

And yours! If you didn't insist on going to the shop...

What should I do? Stay home waiting while you're spinning like a top...

with your damn truck!

Nice job you chose!

And I'm tired of repeating the same things!

Bye.

He's just stupid!

- Anna! - Oh, you're here!

- Bye, Gemma. - Good evening. - Good evening.

When you come get me, do me a favor and wear your good suit!

- But if I went home to change I'd be late. - Then don't come.

Why are you ashamed of me?

- Tomorrow I'm going dancing. - But tomorrow is Sunday. I'm free.

- Much better, come with me. - No, you know I don't dance.

- So what? Learn how! - Hey, Anna! - What?

Want to make a scene in the street?

- Anna, don't give me that look! - How else should I look?

You know I don't like these visits.

Your crazy friends... that wife and those kids!

But they're nice people! Today they took Nini out for the first time.

Great! So we'll go around like a school class! Great fun!

Here he is!

- Beautiful Nini! - Nini! Let me see him, let me see.

Cute little brat, how nice!

Look at his little hands, look!

How beautiful! Look at him, look at him!

- How beautiful! - Cute.

There! I knew it!

Nini! You dirty baby!

Maria! Maria! Need to change him again!

I don't understand what you're laughing at.

Poor baby! You didn't expect him to ask permission, did you?

But think of when we'll have one of our own!

Hmm... wonderful prospect!

Hey! Are we already at Savona?

No, we're at Acqui.

I'll go see my wife for a minute. Get some sleep, I'll be right back.

Oh! Good evening! What's up?

Didn't expect me, right?

No. I knew you were here when I saw the truck.

What are you doing, leaving right away?

You know what time it is? One!

But I told you I wouldn't wait!

So when I'm away you come home at this hour?

Tell me... you do or don't remember that you're my wife?

What are you talking about? I went dancing.

I don't want to know where you've been!

I'm asking if you're always this late.

And what should I do, according to you?

You're always away. Should I rot here at home?

Not rot! Look after your home!

- Like Gianni's wife, for example. - But she has children!

Right! You don't want any.

Nice example you bring up. Gianni's wife. Poor wretch!

She's not even 30, and she looks 40.

I'm 20, remember!

And that means you can run around at night and do what you like?

I have nothing to blame myself for!

I work the whole blessed day and I pay for everything I wear.

I've told you many times that I wish you'd stay home, not at the shop!

Because...

because I'm sick of your clothes...

I'm sick of your wages, your movies, your airs and your dancing...

I'm sick and I have been for a long time, understand?

I'm even sicker of your dirty job and your damn truck!

- Anna! - Yes sir, I can live fine without you!

- Anna! - And a lot better, too! - So you'd better decide.

Make up your mind to be a wife, a wife, understand, or there's the door!

- Oh yeah? Well, well. - Understand? - I understand.

Anna!

Anna!

Anna!

Here you go!

What're you thinking of?

I'm thinking two people could live here.

Time to close, Filippo's here. He's never late by one minute!

Great lover! Filippo has never been faithful for more than ten days!

- This time, instead... - Please, Gemma.

What's wrong?

I can't take it anymore.

Filippo is already tired? It doesn't look that way!

When men are punctual, believe me, they're still in love!

But I don't care about Filippo.

Oh! it seemed to me that...

Nothing happened between us, I swear!

- Really? - Really.

Quite a miracle!

But every day is a struggle.

He's like a creditor who expects to be paid.

After all, he's not all wrong about that.

And I feel so tired, Gemma.

So tired and so alone.

It ends with you saying yes.

- But I don't want to, I have a husband. - So? By now you're alone, like me.

I've said no two, three, four, five times, then...

- But that's horrible! - You want fun, you have to pay for it, my dear!

But I don't love him.

- Dump him! Find someone you like more. - No, no one.

There will be struggles, tears...

and eventually you will do like me...

after all.

If I found someone to marry me...

oh, I swear that afterward...

But finding a husband is not easy...

It's good luck that touches a few, and even they don't appreciate it.

A husband!

You had one. True, he didn't understand you...

But he loved me.

Now you have regret?

No... maybe I made a mistake.

But I didn't realize what it meant not to have protection.

He was a man.

My man.

That was my home.

Why not try to make up with him?

By now...

Listen Gemma, I'm not coming back here again!

- What? You're leaving the shop? - Yes, that guy won't leave me alone.

- It's like a nightmare. - If it's about that, I'll talk to him!

It's not only about that. My husband didn't want me to work here.

- And you think of it now? - Maybe he was right.

Let the owner know.

And what will you do?

I don't know.

I'll work at home.

Then Maria can help me.

- Maria? Gianni's wife? - Yes. - But those people made you nervous!

I was wrong, they're good people.

Look Gemma, I'll leave by the back door. I don't want Filippo to see me.

- Maybe you talk to him. - Leave it to me. - Thanks.

So Anna, good luck!

- Won't you give me a kiss? - Of course!

And forgive me, please.

Thanks for everything.

This is the marvel of the century!

90 lire to come and touch!

From the waist up, a woman - from the waist down, a snake with scales!

- Women snakes, you know them well! - Those, I fry them on Fridays!

Can you smell it?

- Excuse me! - Stop that! - Take a hike!

- You having fun? - Yes.

Look how little it takes to amuse me. Why, are you bored?

In truth, I didn't think it would be so much fun here!

I told you that with me you would learn to laugh, right? - Yeah!

- Hey, let's shoot the target! - Oh, yes!

- Want to take away some of that stuff? - Yes! - Pellet or dart?

What should I use to win any prize?

- Darts. - Darts, then.

- Say, you like that comb? - Yes.

Pretend it's already on your head.

You want it for your lady? I'll offer it to her if you want. - No, no, thanks.

Well, I shot for the bottle of wine.

With this game, even when you win you can't get what you want!

Thank you!

- Hello Piera! Hello Cesare! - Hi.

What a beautiful comb! Horn?

No, tortoise shell.

I did say he'd find the one who'd take him for a ride!

Hey... how would you like me to rearrange your face?

- Whose, mine? - Yeah, yours!

No, no! Cesare, be good!

No! Please!

You'll pay for this, you know!

Whenever you want, idiot!

Easy, Cesare... don't get in trouble.

We were so merry...

Shall we go on the rides? Come on!

A clean towel, quick!

Right away!

May I?

Oh, Anna! Come in, come in!

What's going on?

Pini has a 40-degree fever. The doctor's in there!

- You know where the towels are? - No, I don't know.

The towel, Gianni?

Oh Anna! You give it to me. They're on the top shelf.

And a spoon to see in the throat.

Give it to me.

I regret the children are coming back from school and I have to go to Turin.

Go ahead. I'll take care of the children.

No, you have to go to the shop.

I'm not going to the shop any more.

What? And why?

It doesn't matter. I'll tell you.

Go safely. I'll stay here with Maria.

And if she wants, I can even help with her work.

You're a very good girl, Anna!

Miss Piera? The roast is almost ready. It's been in the oven an hour.

- Thank you, Mrs. Evelina. You need me? - No, I'll mind the roast!

Okay... tomorrow I'll come ready to learn.

I always say that... but I swear I'll be serious tomorrow!

Oh, it's him! Leave it, I'll go...

Yes, thank you, Mrs. Evelina!

- Good evening Mr. Cesare. - Good evening, Mrs. Evelina.

- Hello dear, how are you? - Oh!

- What was she talking about? - Cooking. She taught me a lot.

- I'm becoming a housewife! - Really?

Yes! Imagine, I didn't know how to do anything!

Mrs. Evelina says this is working because...

because I'm in love with you.

- Hey, who gave you the roses? - Guess.

- The florist. - Oh, you bought them!

- Well, I saved on spending! - Ahi, ahi! - Oh, we housewives!

- Do you mind? - No, indeed.

That means that instead... we'll eat roses!

I won't do it anymore.

- But dinner isn't ready yet? - Be patient.

Mrs. Evelina will serve it soon.

My poor love, you're hungry!

- When will you get some time off? - Who knows?

- But I'm afraid that by now... - I can't wait to have you all to myself

- It wouldn't be too much? - It will never be too much!

I recall a workmate with a wife who complained of not seeing him enough.

Women always complain about the same things.

- So you see it's true! - Wait!

So my friend took a week off and stayed home from morning til night.

You know what happened? He ended up squabbling with his wife.

- Why? - Because the closer you are, the more chances you have to argue.

Our life is nice just the way it is...

Being always out and about, and no time to quarrel when we return!

- We'll never quarrel, right? - No.

I would like it so much if you were always here beside me!

Especially now, when it's so cold at night...

in that bed, all alone!

- I can't even sleep. - Maybe you don't have enough blankets.

But I'll bring you some tomorrow. I'll get them from the house.

- At Acqui? - Yes.

Oh, dear!

- So after all... are we going to eat these roses or not? - Mrs. Evelina?

Rosetta, where's the other parapet? Ah, there it is!

- Ninetto! Take the train! - Stop it! You're smashing everything!

Hush, kids!

If Pini wakes up, see what I'll do to you!

Cesare! It's time to get up.

It's six. Up, lazybones!

Oh, look, with your shoes on the bed!

Poor blanket!

- You're warm enough now, eh? - Yes. Almost as if you were here.

Almost. I said almost.

Well, let me go wash up, otherwise I'll be late.

No, no, wait a moment.

You're always in such a hurry to leave.

What do you want me to do? And tonight I have an important job.

Want me to go with you to the garage?

- Just to take a walk together. - No, Piera, it's better not to.

You're ashamed to go out with me, right? Why don't you tell the truth?

What are you talking about?

I'm saying I'm tired of spending my days stuck inside waiting for you...

without a single satisfaction!

Piera, but you knew that. That's my life...

Always running around day and night.

Unfortunately the truck is my house.

You told me I'm like a sailor.

I understand you don't feel at home here!

And you seem ashamed of me!

You want to eat in places where nobody knows us.

What ideas you have in your head!

Then what?

I did everything to take her place, but all I did was take her place in bed.

- Stop talking nonsense! - It's true!

You never once had the courage to introduce me as ''my wife''.

Of course! You're not my wife.

So what? Many people aren't married, but still act as if they were!

And in the end they pass for husband and wife.

- But marriage is a different affair. - Yeah, so you say...

But you don't have what it takes to be happily married, hmm?

Change the subject, eh?

Ahh... I understand...

You don't care that the one who loves you...

stays here alone day and night, waiting for you while you're away...

What are you talking about?

It doesn't matter because I'm not your wife.

I have no other right than to leave the way I came.

But who's telling you to leave?

Not today! But it's just a matter of time! I can feel it!

Oh, sorry if I tell you these things.

But I know that I shouldn't fool myself...

that I've got to be who I am.

Mah! Go, dear... go because you'll be late.

Bye dear.

Who is it?

Miss Piera, I found some squid for tonight that are beautiful and fresh...

Oh, Mrs. Evelina, I have some news that's even fresher!

I've decided not to learn to cook any more.

- Oh! - What eyes you're giving me.

That's the way it is. Some things need to grow...

And I haven't been born yet.

What should I do?

It's comical, no?

And to think that I believed it. But seriously, you know!

Maybe fate wants it this way. Let's not talk about it anymore.

I'm going down, ma'am. You take care of here, okay? Goodbye.

An anise.

- Oh! Who is it? - Guess.

Ah! Carlo!

But remember, these familiarities are no longer allowed.

You know they won't get you anywhere.

I know... and I'm sorry because you've become even more beautiful.

I can say that, right?

But tell me, how come you're out on the loose?

- They say he's keeping you locked up. - Oh, that's not true.

It's my idea to stay home.

Congratulations.

Family life.

But it must be rather boring.

Yeah, in fact I'm boring myself.

You know, I'm not made for that life.

But when there's love...

- How much? - An anise? - No... don't.

Bye, Carlo.

We'll see each other again, no?

It won't be difficult.

- Good evening Mr. Egisto. - Good evening.

Catch it, ok? Throw it!

- Hold it there. - Hold, hold, catch it!

Is that you, Maria?

- Good day, Anna. - Good day, Gianni.

- Papa! - Papa!

Good boys, can't you see I'm dirty?

Pini! I'm back from Torino, and now I have to go from Savona to Sesto Calende.

Pini, what happened to your face? You'll become a driver!

- Anna, you take him! - Don't you want to rest? Breakfast is ready!

No time to rest! I'll have a bite, then go quick!

Dear Pini, good... You're right, Gianni!

Pini is a real driver! Right?

I'll have to raise prices for new soles...of course!

But I can't raise the rent! Does that seem right?

But you have a surplus with Mr. Cesare,

because now there are two there instead of one.

This has nothing to do with the rent!

Two, eh? Would you like to say three?

- Good evening Mr. Carletto! - Good evening.

Have you noticed? Every day for a week now...

I don't want to judge... but since it's Mr. Cesare who pays...

So starting today, you pair up with Cesare, eh?

Oh... and why?

Come on, we understand each other... and Rico is paired with Gianni.

So you're all set.

As you like, Mr. Egisto. but I don't understand.

All set!

And we'll put an end to certain stories... that are not very savory.

As for me, going with Cesare, Rico or Gianni... it's all the same.

Good! Now beat it because there's nothing else to say!

My respects!

Ah! Hello?

Did you talk to Mrs. Evelina about the house?

No, not yet.

Great... so at the last minute when we leave here, we won't know where to go!

I'll stop by tomorrow. Don't worry about it!

- So now I'm paired with Carlo. - I know.

How do you know?

You know, around here everyone knows everything!

No, leave it, I'll go!

Hey Cesare, good evening.

Good evening. Come on, come on in.

What is it?

Well, since we have to pair up... I thought I'd pick you up.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

- Do you want to sit for a moment? - No, not necessary, thanks.

How are you?

Mah! So-so.

We decided to change houses.

This one's so small.

What time is it?

Five o'clock.

Let's go!

Goodbye.

- Good evening, Mr. Cesare! - Good evening.

- Good evening, Mr. Carletto! - Good evening.

Anna, what's the matter?

- Are you crying? - You knew.

Why did you tell me nothing?

But who told you?

Doesn't matter... but now it's really over.

What do you mean over? You know how men are. It's just another thing.

No, no, it's over.

And I can't stay here any more, you know?

Every time I see your husband return... I think he's going home too...

down there in Savona, to that woman.

You're right, but don't give up hope!

- You'll see that Cesare... - No, it's really over.

- No... Cesare did it to annoy you... - No.

- You know men's pride! - There's nothing left to do!

Hey, damn you!

Brake, Cesare! Brake, Cesare!

What's the matter?

Have you gone crazy?

Brake, Cesare!

Why don't you say something? Speak!

How many times were you at my house?

Me at your house? I've never been there.

- How many times? - Never, I swear!

- Don't swear! - No, Cesare!

- Don't swear! Don't swear! - Let go, Cesare!

- How many? - Piera and I are just friends! - How many times?

- But I tell you! Never! - How many?

- Yes, once! - Coward! - Watch out, Cesare!

Cesare... Cesare, I promise that between me and Piera...

there is nothing...

we're good friends...

we've known each other for so many years...

If you have have the idea...

It's your jealousy...

...even with your wife! - Leave my wife out of this!

Wait for me at Pinotto's. I'll be right back.

A grappa.

Cesare, what are you doing?

Nothing.

I saw you arrive...

and I thought that...

Cesare?

How are things at the shop?

I don't go to the shop any more.

I work at home with Maria.

Gianni didn't tell you?

No.

Are you cold?

I'll make you some fire.

I need to go because it's late.

There's a lot of dust there.

Put the coat in the closet.

Yes, Cesare.

Wait!

Outside it's very cold.

Tomorrow morning I'll be home early.

Okay. I'll wait.

Shall we go?

Look, Cesare... I want to explain.

Forget it. It's old stuff.

Let's hurry rather, Anna is waiting. - Anna? - Yes, Anna!

Come on, let's go!

Carlo, you didn't fully close the door.

THE END