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One sunny afternoon towards the end of the Second World War

Dear papa,

the schools are closed now because of the bombings

I'm happy though, because now I've more time to come to our place

You remember? It was great when we used to hide here from mom

The hotel is empty, but seems so busy

They want this they want that, they're so annoying

Mom is desperate, but I'm not

I'm strong, just like you said I was

Where are you now?

What's your airplane like?

Many nights have passed, but they're all the same

Yours' I imagine are white, with everyone around

Papa... I feel sick without you

Every day I expect you to walk through the door

So handsome...

With the angry face of a hero

Scaring to death those who profited from your absence

- I didn't scare you did I? - Yes, but it doesn't matter

- Can I help you? - Thanks

Let me go

Why? Don't you like it?

When my father gets back I'll have him beat you

Rosa, holding your thigh feels beautiful, believe me

Pig!

I saw all that

Her skin is like silk

Then go and live in poverty with that kitchen maid

And then...?

What would you do?

I paid the laundry bill

Are you mad?

Well my love, if the bill seems too high,

I can get that little girl to give me a discount

Time passes quickly

Soon you'll have to pay for it too, like me

Stop it, you sound like my mother

You bastard

You made a mistake!

You always try to scare me

I had a dream...

A dream of my family

- They're all dead, you know? - Yes, I know

- My son was great at math - Really?

He even won a medal...

He was about your age

- Are you scared to die, Rosa? - Excuse me, I have to help mother

Wait...

They died in the bombing

Don't you want to know what it was like?

Question...

The land covers an area of 24 hectares,

and the owner sells 13...

- Is everyone in the hotel? - I think so

- Done your homework? - Yes, mother

Good

When you've got your certificate, hotel or not, you'll be able to survive

Look at the potatoes they gave us, still it's a miracle we get any at all

It's getting harder and harder to find food

Make the skins thinner, we'll use them for coffee

Mom, I don't like our guests...

I don't like them either but we've got to keep the hotel running

You're right mother, I'm sorry

- Where's Alfredo? - I've not seen him

He's never here when there's something to do

Fry the potatoes, I'll see if he laid the table

I'll be right back

Alfredo?

Alfredo!

If I find you drinking I'll fire you

Fire me? You haven't paid me in six months

- Don't talk to me like that - What have you got to say?

- At least show me a little, eh? - How dare you!

- If I were to tell people... - Get up and stop this nonsense

It's ready Rosa, go to the table

- Don't drink too much - Good evening, Rosa

The beach was good today

It was cold

How did that song you sang go?

I don't remember

Rosa, the potatoes!

Eat, I'll do it

- There's no oil? - No, there isn't

Don't you know you disgust her?

You're so ridiculous

Good evening, everyone!

- Are you eating? - Yes, please

I'm so hungry, are you?

Why not eat?

You're losing weight

What is it?

Scared I won't get it up anymore?

Ooh! You are awful!

- Hello there - Hello...

- Have you eaten yet? - No, we just arrived

The food was better at the brothel, but it's not bad here either

I've got a joke that'll make you piss yourself!

No, it's too dirty

Look who's talking! If you saw what she does in bed

It's true, she does everything, she and her sister are phenomenal

I've never seen such whores

- Really? - You can try it

She won't let you down, it's awesome

God, how embarrassing

You're right

But it's money, Rosa

War is tough for hotels

We can't afford to lose customers

In any case, it's her who supports him

She must be really rich

Don't stare at them

Quiet!

The planes... they're really close tonight

- My God! What can we do? - Stay calm

Bring the candles

Hurry...

I've waited all day, I'm starving

- Are you crazy? Let's go inside - Turn off the light

Marta, I can't stay here like this

It's not my fault you have to hide

You think they're still looking for me?

After what you've done...

I pray they never find you

They never will

When the war's over it'll all be annulled

The day'll come when I can leave here

Listen...

last night...

I heard a car arriving...

and then it left

- Did you hear it? - No

I sleep at night

I never sleep

Look how your hair's grown

What do I care about my hair?

Marta, stay with me a while

Not tonight, please

I'm tired, I've been working all day

Rosa...

Rosa, will you kiss me?

Please, just one kiss

Why do you hate me?

Stop it or I'll tell my mother

Look, I'm about to close a big deal. I'll have money

Come on, don't mess around, I know you like me

Women go crazy for me

Look, we can leave here tomorrow morning

Go on a beautiful journey

You'll be a lady, not a dishwasher

Leave her alone!

You must leave this hotel tomorrow

Come along, Rosa

Horrible witch...

Here I am, honey

There we go

My clothes fit you much better now

It's beautiful, mom

You should wear it, it really suits you

I don't care about dresses now

Anyway, I want you to be happy

Try this one on

See if you like it

It's too much for me, mom

This one's too tight for me

- It should fit you well - I love you, mom

My child, I know it's difficult for you at times,

but while I'm here you needn't be afraid of anything

Let me help

I've been unsettled for some while,

as if something bad were about to happen

How you've grown, Rosa

She's dead

A broken neck, same way my wife died

You're crazy coming here

I heard footsteps but I didn't know it was you,

so I hid in the cupboard

Leave her alone! Leave her!

She's mine as well

Go away

Go back upstairs. Get out!

I was waiting for you

I wanted to tell you that I feel very close to you

I also don't have anyone now. I understand you

Please leave me alone, I'm really tired

Of course, I understand, I've suffered a lot too

Rosa, do you know how I felt

when I found my sons corpse under the rubble,

his tongue hanging out?

He must have screamed for two days...

Please leave me alone

I like talking to you, Miss Rosa

Good evening

Have I ever told you how my wife and my son died?

It was quite shocking. Come on, I'll tell you about it

You must be strong Rosa

I know what you think

I'm in your hands now

You won't betray me, will you?

Did your mother ever tell you why I am hidden here?

Yes, she told me

She probably exaggerated

Like always

Lately...

she exaggerated so much, I think she hated me

You don't believe me, do you?

No

You're all I have

Rosa! You're all I have

I'm lonely as a dog

I'm scared...

You're strong, have pity

All I have is you

Just you

Don't do this again

Rosa?

Open the door

Rosa, open the door. Don't be stupid

I know you're not expecting anyone

I know you're crazy for me

Rosa, can you hear me?

I know your type, you always want it

Look through the keyhole, I'll show you something

You like to look through keyholes

How many times did you spy on me?

Heard me make her scream

Aren't I good?

Open the door

Open it

Rodolfo, where are you?

- Good Morning - Rosa! What a surprise, come in

You know I can't give you credit

For a dozen eggs I'd be risking my life

I can't do it out of benevolence

Cash... or nothing

I can't make exceptions, even for you

My mother used to get credit

It was different with her

She came directly to me for business...

in the vicarage

If my father were here..

Don't upset yourself, he's not coming back.

Over 50% die in wars, isn't that right, mother?

Not my father!

Uncle, you disgust me

Go and get the wine

These kids...

Rosa, I'm sorry about your mother

Thanks

My father's in the war too

- Don't worry, he'll come back - If you need anything, ask me

Bye, Guido

See you later

Rodolfo... Rodolfo, are you asleep?

Do you remember New Year at Monte Carlo?

So much champagne that evening, and the orchestra playing just for us

We were so happy together. Such great times...

Rodolfo, are you asleep?

I can't stand this hotel. We should move out

Why don't you reply? I know why

Because you're after that servant girl

You've become so cold

You want to leave me, I can feel it

But it won't be so easy

I'll cut off your balls

Instead of removing my balls,

why don't you get out those diamonds of yours?

The diamonds?

I know you're cheating everyone, but you won't find where they are

Those jewels... We'll sell them a few at a time

When I had money you wanted me so much

And now...

What can I do?

Well, my love?

Why do you treat me like this?

I beg you...

I beg you Rodolfo, you know I'd do anything for you

Just look at yourself, you make me sick

- One moment - Your breakfast

Come in

No, over here

We'll talk about this later

Hey you! Stop. Scared, eh? Well... I'll show you!

I saw it with my own eyes, you little whore

- You provoked him - I didn't

I know you want to get into bed with him

But he's mine... Mine!

- You dirty little slut... - Stop it!

Touch her again and I'll smash your face in

- Leave me alone! - Come on, move it!

- Rosa - Guido, what are you doing?

I've a surprise for you, come and see

Guido, what did you bring me?

Some flour, potatoes and herbs I pinched from my uncle

What if he notices?

Help me

Bring them inside

Rosa...

Don't get upset, I want to say something

No Guido, not now

Tell me after the war, when my father's back

Yes, but will your father allow me to see you?

He's a good man

Tell me Guido,

have you been studying since school closed?

Yes

I haven't... I can't

There's too much to do here

Wait a moment

Are you spying on me again?

I came to say it's dinner time, Miss Rosa

- They've been waiting half an hour - I'm coming now

Thanks Guido, come back again soon

So, what's happening today? We're not eating?

Rosa! Hey, Rosa, I'm talking to you

- So you got a boyfriend? - That's my business

Look me in the eyes when I'm talking to you

You don't treat me like that, right?

And from today, I want to be served first

It's better than your mother's

- But no Parmesan - There isn't any

Excellent, yes?

Yes, but I'd have preferred oysters

- There are two clients next door - Two clients?

What can we give them to eat?

I'll go and see what we can do

Can I help you, sir?

A room with two beds... clean

I'm sorry, we can't take on new guests

We don't have the staff, I'm alone

Room 45, dinner at 8

Murderers!

You idiot, did you really think we were going to pay you?

So he had them, eh?

Give me those passports

Calm down, I'll hold on to these

First the diamonds

Finish him off

Shifty looking types. Who are they?

How should I know?

These people...

How long do you want to stay here?

I can't stand it anymore. I'm fed up... fed up!

These mouldy potatoes... and stuck here like rats

Have a little more patience

We've got our lives ahead of us

The war will end sometime, right?

Those two have come for me

I can feel it

They've come to kill me

You're scared aren't you?

You're the only one who can help me

Find out who they are...

and what they want

You'll do that won't you?

Don't play with me, Rosa!

I know you'll do as I say

You won't tell them where I am

Even if they torture you...

Right?

- Who is it? - It's me

The money?

It's all yours, when you give us the diamonds

You'll have them tomorrow morning

And the old lady?

She thinks I'm going to marry her

The passports?

They're perfect

What if the old lady catches you escaping to Switzerland?

Don't make me laugh

You'll be gone with the money

What if she makes a scene?

The lake. There's always the lake

- What was that? - Turn it down, I'll go and see

- What is it? - Nothing, just a mouse

Wait for me in your room

And don't lock the door

- You fallen asleep in there? - I'm coming

Turn it off, you idiot

Alfredo, where are you?

Who's there? Alfredo, is it you?

Alfredo?

What's wrong? What happened? You're upset... come

Don't be afraid, I'm here

I know what it's like to feel alone

To be scared

Poor little girl

It makes my heart bleed to know you have no mother now

First I was jealous of you, now I only want to hug you

You're just a scared child, I want to tell you a fairy tale...

A wolf, in the forest...

Come, don't be afraid

Come with me... Come

Sit down. There you are... good

That way Rodolfo can't get in

Excuse me...

He makes me so mad

He drives me crazy!

You're still shaking

What happened, tell me

What happened? Why did you shout?

Was it Rodolfo again?

- I saw beetles in my bed - Beetles in your bed...

It must have been a nightmare. Just a bad dream

Now... relax

What a beautiful ring

You're so beautiful

Your skin is so pale

My father will kill you for this

The air force never took me because you need contacts

The swine

Stop laughing, you slut

- Where's that whore sister of yours? - She went to get a drink

If she's not back soon guess where I'll stick that bottle

All here, at last

Where did you put the corpses?

Where did you put them, Rosa?

- Who is it? - Rosa, it's me Guido

Wait a moment

Come in

- Hi - Hi

- I should get dressed... - If it's a problem, I'll go

No, I'm happy you came

You know Guido...

it's the first time since mother died that someone's been nice to me

Guido, do you really love me?

I want to marry you

Don't say we're too young I've thought about it

and we can escape together

Go to my friend in the city

I want to take you away at any cost

Will you marry me?

I can't

I have to wait here for my father

I promised him, Guido

- Do you want to see his photo? - Yes

Look, this is my mother

And here she is with my father

This is me when I was small

This is me in his arms

He used to make hand shadows

- Guido, can you do hand shadows? - Of course

Let's try on that wall

Before the war we played this before dinner

Let's try and make a dog

- Are we intruding? - Young love...

Makes me puke

Come here, Guido

- Leave me alone! - You want me to cut his ear off?

Get off me!

Hold still you snake

Clear off

Guido!

Stay still

Where are the diamonds?

We know you're Rodolfo's lover

Quick, she's gone upstairs

Get her!

Where were you going?

Where are the diamonds?

Start talking or I'll make you

Pull out your fingernails and poke out your eyes

Ah! Rosa...

Rosa, come to your uncle

Let's have a nice bath

If her poor mother could see her now

Papa!

Who are you?

You've grown up well, Rosa

Who are you?

A friend of your father

A friend of my fathers? Then you know where he is

He's dead. We were betrayed. It was a bloodbath

I promised to avenge him

- Liar! My father's alive - I saw him die

He told me: 'Give her my love... My Rosa'

He always talked of you. You were his queen

Listening to him, we were all in love with you

Did he get my letters?

- Where's your mother's lover? - Why do you want him?

- To kill him - No! Wait...

No more killing!

I beg of you, don't kill him

Wait!

Listen to me... Don't kill him!

I don't want to be alone

I must do it

Stop it! I want to live

That man betrayed your father

It's his fault 15 of our men are dead

He betrayed you as well, Rosa

Kill him!

What do you want to do? You're just a child

I've already killed two people

I killed them for what they did to me

I dressed like my father...

They were asleep

My father would have been proud of me

- What are you saying? - I swear it's true

- I hid them in the basement - Rosa, you must come away with me

But I must wait for my father

Your father is dead

Believe me, let's go

Come on, get ready

I love you, but I can't come with you

Enough Rosa, I'm taking you away

Dear papa, we have the usual guests in the hotel

Food's in short supply and mother's desperate

Nothing's really changed since I last wrote

And nothing will change until you return

I'll close all the windows until that day

And when I open them again, the sun will light up the darkest rooms

and we'll have a great party and dance together all night

Where is your plane now?

Where is it?

The sky is vast and I can never find you

Papa, without you I am sick

Remember, you promised to come back

You swore with a kiss

I still wait for you to appear on the horizon

Tall as the clouds and handsome, with a hero's face

Like your good friend who left and never returned

My father...

My love