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Hey! how about some service?

Signor Bragana, fill it up!

You lot are all the same.

What's the big hurry?

How much diesel do you get through in a day?

You're here when I wake up and you're still here when I go to bed.

And who's this?

It can't be very comfortable travelling rough, eh, fella?

We should put a mattress for the bums.

They're likely to carry off the whole hen-house.

- How many litres do you want today? - Fill it up.

Hey, Bragana.

- Hey, Bragana. - Oh no, he's not still here.

Get down! Go to your basket.

Three! Four!

Possible to eat?

I said, can I have something to eat?

Look, I'll pay for it!

All right, but you eat in the other room!

Wait in there and I'll bring it.

Good!

Are you anything to do with the fat guy outside?

He's my husband.

He's lucky to have a woman like you

who can cook so well.

Don't waste your breath.

I'm not a cook.

Wait in the other room.

It's hot in here near the cooker.

You've shoulders like a horse.

Are you afraid of a little heat?

Giovanna!

Keep an eye on the ten-house! Outside there was a chicken thief

bumming a ride on a truck.

He must still be around here somewhere.

You never know what they're up to.

Why aren't you eating?

You hear lots of stories lately.

A house was broken into in Polesella. They didn't catch him.

It was even in the paper.

I hope he...

Who told you to let him into the kitchen? Are you crazy?

This one is likely to make off with the plates!

Let's go, young man! Bragana is here now, and thank God...

he's still able to use his brain!

You paint your nails all the livelong day, Signora Baronessa!

And leave the house looking like a tip!

You have a lot to say and yet you let him go without paying!

- Without paying, - That's right.

- Why didn't you tell me straightaway? - Because...

Let me get my hands on him!

Just a minute!

I already told you, no one pulls the wool over Bragana's eyes!

Don't play the fool with me. You haven't paid! My wife told me.

Your wife told you?

Well that's just great.

Come on now.

Empty your pockets!

Well?

I haven't got a penny!

You ate, didn't you? Round here you have to pay, one way or another!

- So I'll pawn you my trousers. - What am I supposed to do with them?

If you're taking it like that

we'll find another way.

What other way? Come on, cough up.

I was told your truck has broken down...

- I'm a mechanic. - So what?

Let's take a look at it!

If you think you're going to cheat me, think again!

You're a good man.

Why were you on that truck? Where were you going?

I'm out of work.

Are you really a bum?

I like to travel.

Those with money go by train. I do the best I can.

The best you can? You do the best you can?

- Hey, Bragana, you let us down! - I'm busy.

In that case we'll be the ones doing the crowing.

Hens! Always scratching around, eh?

You too, Captain Cock-a-doodle! You seem to like working in the dark!

Get away!

Here it is.

Now, let's see what you're made of.

I'll have to start the engine to find out.

Do you lose bits as you drive along?

No wonder it doesn't go properly.

You need a new distributor. You'll have to go and get one.

Codigoro is the nearest place.

I'll go if you like...

Don't be silly! I'll phone them. It's an hour away by bicycle.

Meantime I have another job for you.

The water pump keeps sticking.

Getting a mechanic from Ferrara is difficult, so while you're here...

Yes, I'll fix it. I can have it running in half a day.

Really? In that case, pick up the tools and get moving.

So you were alight infantryman?

Doesn't it show? Sixth regiment!

I didn't my 18 months with the infantry.

You too?

Sixth regiment, eh! The best Lamarmora ever had.

The Marshal used to say that it was the fourth.

Sergeant Regola? You knew him too?

Study introductory tactics

and you'll learn to be a businessman.

- Hello there, Don Remigio! - Hello, Bragana!

What about the arm-wrestling return match?

Some other time.

I'm going duck shooting...

I hope to get half a dozen.

- Giovanna, I'm going to Codugoro. - To Codigoro?

Yes. I have to see to something urgent.

Hello? Codigoro 608? ls that the repair shop?

I need a distributor.

Can you send it to me straight away? Bragana at the Customs House.

Got your appetite back?

Can't you find a boy to bring it here?

Yes, but I don't have the money to pay you.

Ferruccio, can you go to Codigoro?

Sorry, I can't.

Let's go, I'll keep you company on the road.

Good. Wait a moment.

Giovanna, bring me my coat and my hat.

Coming here was a good idea.

I'll have time to tell you something that will no doubt interest you.

Yes! Ah! I'll be back in a hour.

Bring me my bike.

And him? What's he doing here?

He's a mechanic. He's going to fix the truck.

- A mechanic? - That's right.

What's so funny? He understood everything at a glance.

You're always so bossy.

I'm the boss in my house!

Understand?

Hello, Signora Giovanna.

- Where are you from, my son? - From Senigallia.

Which means you're either a saint or a scoundrell

And you can work on the pump motor in the meantime.

Shall we go, Reverend?

- You really haven't heard the news? - On my word of honour.

Really?

The Poggipolini don't do things by halves.

They caught an eel weighing 5 kilos at the very least.

Good Heavens! Why didn't you tell me straight away? 5 kilos, eh?

Where did they cast the net?

We'll have to ask Lorenzo. He always knows everything.

Let's go to see him now.

Ther's a good way through the marsh.

What about the spare part for the truck?

Forget the truck! I'll pick it up on the way back.

There's the boat!

Was it really 5 kilos?

I bet they fished it out of Lepre Valley!

When did you realise I liked you?

Straight away.

When I asked you for something to eat.

And you didn't answer.

You won't leave me any more, will you?

Not even to go back on the road?

But maybe I was wrong about you...

You'll go bragging to everyone.

Some things I keep to myself.

You're the first woman I've met in a long time.

Life hasn't been easy in the past few months...

A docker in Trieste...

A mechanic when I got the chance.

Anyway, who is there to tell? I don't know anyone around here.

We'll get on well together in that case.

Why isn't he back yet?

He's always like this. He says he's coming straight back and then...

He will have gone with the priest.

How did you come to marry that old man? You haven't told me yet.

I don't even know myself.

But when I met him, with his gold fob watch...

I didn't even have a job

and I used to get myself invited to dinner all and sundry.

If you only knew what it was like to be penniless and homeless.

Not knowing which way to turn.

And then what?

But you understand...

what a dinner invitation from a man means.

Yes, I understand.

I thought he'd save me from all that,

but I was worse off than before.

Living with him is impossible. He's so filthy! So false.

What use is his money

if I'm still working in the kitchen?

Do I look like a cook to you?

You should be treated like a lady.

You understand me, don't you?

I don't need to lie to you.

You're young.

Do you have any idea what an old man is like?

No, but I can imagine.

You can't imagine it.

You can't imagine what it's like for a woman

to live with an old man.

Every time he touches me with his... fat hands.

I want to scream.

I'm no lady.

I'm a poor unfortunate.

But I can't stand it any longer.

Listen.

What would you say to going away, you and me? Together.

Where to?

What does it matter? Wherever we like.

As far as I'm concerned it would mean

going back to those dinner invitations from men.

It's different for you, but for me...

I would need somewhere to live.

No. I'll stay here.

I'll put up with it.

Until...

Until?

Until... I don't know.

Tell me something. Could you love me?

For ever?

Yes, Giovanna, I think so.

Love me enough...

Not want anything else?

Yes, Giovanna.

In that case, we need something to happen in our favour.

But you will have to love me very much, Gino.

You took your time, eh.

Here's the part.

Did you fix the water pump?

Yes, it's working.

So it can be fixed?

All done.

It works really well!

Well done!

Where will you be going now?

- Signor Bragana, listen. - What do you want?

I've done the repair. Now we're even and I've paid my debt.

But I'd like to ask you a favour.

I don't know where to go, so... if you need some other work done...

Tired of bumming around, eh?

I wouldn't cause you any trouble.

I don't really need anyone.

If we comrades, we infantrymen, can't help each other out...

I'll give you food and drink and you'll do whatever turns up. OK?

And now I'll lend you my razor

to clean up your face a bit.

Why didn't you answer?

Give me a kiss.

Can't you see someone's looking?

Not in front of a stranger!

Do you think he doesn't know what goes on between a husband and wife?

In any case, he's not a stranger. He's Gino.

Didn't I tell you 7 He's staying with us for a few days.

With us?

Yes, with us!

It's a shame for a mechanic like him

to wear out his shoes on the road.

Gino, go and shave.

Come on, dry me off!

It's hot today!

There's a storm brewing.

We'll be lucky to get some rain.

Did you shut the chickens in?

It's so hot!

Hard... Harder!

Scratch my back.

You see, Gino? These are the joys of matrimony.

No doubt about it, you have to get married.

- You left it a bit late to decide. - A bit late, but I don't regret it.

You only think about yourself! It's as if I didn't exist.

Don't worry. I've thought of you.

I've a piece of paper here

that'll be very useful to you when the time comes.

That's enough! I know what I'm talking about.

A piece of paper?

- Who knows what tricks you get up to. - Call them tricks, eh!

As the saying goes...

Always put something away for a rainy day.

I'm going fishing at dawn tomorrow.

Do you want to come?

I'd rather stay at home. I don't like fishing.

Too bad for you.

I can't stand these creatures.

It's because there's a storm brewing.

We need it. There's no breath of air.

Whu don't you take your blouse off'?

He's here.

- Where do you suppose he is? - How should I know?

Still mad at him?

The heat is getting on my nerves.

Here I am.

What the hell are you doing? Come and eat.

It's about to rain.

What have you done? You've put in a kilo of pepper!

And with this heat! You did it on purpose.

Idiot!

Thank your stars someone is here or I'd smash you one.

Look, if I give you this chain, will you hold on to it?

The three of us can't carry on together.

You're telling me!

I agree with you.

Listen, Giovanna... Come away with me.

It was a truck from Rovigo.

Poor old Saffi was bumped off

at Tagglio della Falce.

They say it was one of his farm-hands on account of his wife.

Have they arrested him?

No, but you'll see, they'll find him.

How was he killed?

Shot him in the back.

Sometimes you lose your head.

Those cats are still at it.

I'll have to go and close up.

The wind will blow the shutters off.

Can't you hear them?

All right, I'll see to the cats.

Just a minute!

Stop!

I can't take it any more. I can't carry on like this.

If you're tired, we'll wait for a truck to take us to the station.

I'm not tired, but I can't carry on.

Last night you'd made up your mind.

It's too late to turn back now.

Why can't we go back?

He's gone fishing and isn't aware of anything.

Are you crazy? We have to get to the station.

Then what?

Then we'll catch the train!

We can't do it. I know how these things end up.

I wasn't born to wander around like you.

We'll spend the night in a hotel and look for work tomorrow.

But didn't you say anything would be better than staying with him?

I was wrong.

Come back with me, Gino.

What? With your husband in the way?

Come back with me, Gino!

Gino, stop!

Tickets! Tickets, please.

Tickets, please.

I don't have a ticket.

Where are you going?

I don't have a ticket, nor do I have a penny.

I can get of f at the next stop if you like.

I'll make sure you're kicked off the train.

What's all this about kicking gentlemen off the train?

It's none of your business.

Cut it out. Don't be so high-handed.

Why don't you tell me how much this tickets costs

and I'll pay for it.

With the fine, it's over 100 lire for Ancona.

Is that so?

I won't let 100 lire come between me and a friend.

Here you are then. That'll be 120 lire and 50 cents.

What am I supposed to do? I'm paid to do a job.

Think nothing of it. People should help each other, don't you think?

How far is it to Ancona?

Four or five stops.

There's a port at Ancona.

Are you going to take a boat?

I don't know.

For the time being, I'm going to take a look at the sea.

And you? What are you going there for?

I'm an entertainer.

Here today, gone tomorrow. Wherever there's work to do.

I've just come from Trieste.

They call me the Spaniard

because I worked in Spain for a long time.

You can stay with me if you like.

Two can do a lot better.

And why not?

Hey, where are we going?

To find a room for the night.

Tomorrow we'll think about finding work.

Heads! We'll go left, towards the port.

It's twelve for the room because there's two of you?

We'll pay you tomorrow morning.

Pay now or there's no room!

Why are you getting angry over nothing?

Here you are.

You see, Gino. Money has legs, and has to stretch them.

If is sits in your pocket, it goes mouldy.

You have it for a while,

then, it's someone else's turn.

For you sleep with your shoes on?

Only the dead keep their shoes on.

Don't worry, we won't dirty the sheets from your bridal trousseau.

So, are you hungry?

I'm not usually hungry when I travel.

Besides,

I've eaten plenty lately.

What are you? A salesman for ladies' underwear?

Keep your hands off!

Don't stick your nose in my business!

Well, well! How you've changed.

You're mixed up in something...

Don't make such a fuss!

I'm not making a fuss. It's because you were about to hit me.

You're right...I'm sorry...

I'd never meta woman like her before.

I'll teach you love is not the only reason for roaming around.

You'd be wasting your time.

I understand you, you know...

You have a lot on your mind...

I can't even begin to say how much.

You said we have to help each other out

and you buy a ticket for someone who's stony broke...

All I know is that without her

I'll never be happy.

So why didn't you take her with you?

She didn't want to come.

That means she doesn't love you.

Yes, she used to.

But she's not like us.

What do you mean, not like us?

She's brave enough to go some things...

but not brave enough to leave her home

and her husband.

She's afraid of poverty.

You have to go away, Gino.

As far away as possible.

Go away?

I would have to forget about her first.

But now I know that I want her,

come what may.

And that if I could go back to her.

I wouldn't be able to resist her

like I did before.

Listen to me. Get on a boat.

The sea air will clear your head.

You'll feel free again.

Free?

Free...

So, you missed the boat, eh?

There are plenty of other boats.

Shall we go?

Open it like this...

and it flies like a plane.

50 cents and the doors to the future will be open to you.

Robespierre, tell the people what's in store for them.

Green: a lovely colour. The colour of hope!

The colour of hope! The colour of strength!

50 cents!

One lousy 50 cent coin!

I'll demonstrate with water! I poured a flask of water in here.

There's no trick... this is not a hoax.

Here you go, sir, hold it a moment...

Watch the water demonstration closely.

Pour it in, sir, pour it in...

You can't repair the old ones.

The handle's made of real horn and the spokes are beautiful steel.

I won't stell it to you for 35, you can't have it for 30...

Well, it'll be 20 lire!

EXCUSE me... EXCUSE me...

Look who it is! So this is where you went!

You didn't even say goodbye!

You could at least have told us if you didn't want to stay!

Are you spreading your wings again?

The truck broke down again.

If you had been there...

You tell him, Giovanna. Tell him what a mess we were in!

How are you, Signora Bragana?

A fine job you've got yourself in town!

It's tied at the back.

They've well and truly tied you up.

I'll help you off with it.

It might be better to keep it on for the rest of your life.

You always had a bowl of soup and a bed to sleep in with us.

Beautiful balloons!

Wait, I'll do it myself.

Come and buy the beautiful balloons!

Let us have wine and women,

mirth and laughter...

Sermons and soda water the day after.

Can you take over for a bit? I have to say hello to a friend.

- A friend. - Yes, that's right, a friend.

There's no point arguing about it now.

Wait a minute.

Come on, Robespierre! Pick one up!

50 cents!

There's no trick, ladies and gentlemen! It's the hand of fate!

- How are things at the store? - We're closed for two days' holiday.

For her sake too... she had become a nervous wreck.

Ah, here we are. Caffee degli Amoco!

This is where I'm going to sing.

It's the competition for the best voice.

Where are you going?

I'm singing The Andante from La Traviata.

I'm Giuseppe Bragana. I'm singing the Andante from La Traviata.

You didn't get very far.

If I frightened you off...

why did you stop halfway?

Let's not talk any more about what happened, Giovanna!

Tell me...

Have you thought about me now and then?

What do you care if I thought about you?

Giovanna, I tried to forget you.

But I didn't succeed.

I can't live without you any more.

The world used to seem such a big place.

Now there's only the cafe.

I haven't stopped thinking of your face

ever since you sent me away.

I never realised I could be

so dependent on anyone.

If this is what bothers you,

you'll be free again before long.

I'm going back with him.

And in time...you'll forget me.

Giovanna! You must come away with me!

You know that's impossible.

In that case, I will come back to the cafe.

Isn't that what you want?

- Have you seen Gino? - No, I haven't seen him.

You haven't seen Gino, have you?

Probably gone off with a housemaid.

I sang well, eh? A shame they don't allow encores.

Be careful, you'll hurt yourself. You're all sweaty.

We have to celebrate the success. We're from Ferrara too!

Come and have a glass of bubbly!

Let's go, let's go.

When it comes to eating and drinking for free, Gino's first in line.

He came to our house

and tried to rip us both off.

They said they were from around our way

and invited us for a drink. Then...

Who paid the bill? Bragana!

Sooner or later they'll come to the cafe and I'll get my own back.

You have to work to earn money.

And have someone to leave it to

I'm right, aren't I?

We have to work hard at it!

You tell her too, Gino!

Women are always worried about ruining their figures!

Hey, do you know what I'm thinking?

I bet you can't guess...

Beniamino!

We'll call him after Gigli!

That way he'll be famous too!

Good, eh?

Tonin!

Get a move on, Tonin!

We've a long way to go.

Right away! Do you hear me?

Right away.

Watch what you're doing.

Don't worry! I have a steady hand...

Why don't you let him drive?

Him?

Why not?

Take the wheel, quickly!

Are we close to the river?

About 500 metres away.

Come on now...l feel better.

Are you getting out?

Let him drive. You have a a rest.

Let's go.

Signor Bragana had too much to drink. He felt sick.

You should have taken over the wheel.

But he said I didn't know the road.

But he'd drunk more than everyone.

All right, go on.

After he stopped because he felt sick...

he took the wheel again and carried on driving.

Why did you leave the main road?

He was in a hurry, so he took a short cut.

Maybe he wasn't familiar with the road and took the bend badly.

Suddenly I felt the car skidding.

There was no time to understand what happened.

It was a matter of seconds.

When I opened my eyes I saw all the blood.

Can you explain how your boss was killed instantly?

Maybe he was crushed between the car

and the steering wheel.

In your opinion, why wasn't Signora Bragana injured?

I've already told you that there was no time to look.

Maybe because she was sitting on the outside.

She jumped clear holding her handbag, and wearing her hat?

Her handbag? Her hat?

What do you mean?

A lorry driver saw the Signora clim up the embankment and call for help.

She was carrying her bag and showed no signs of having been in an accident.

I took it to wipe off the blood.

You manged to jump clear?

Yes, just beforehand. I already had my hand on the door.

I told him he shouldn't drive. But he insisted...

And he was speeding.

What did you do immediately afterwards?

I went back to the truck, opened the door and...

My husband wasn't responding. Sol helped him to get out.

He didn't faint?

Yes...that's why I flagged down the first car.

When the lorry drivers climbed down, he was already getting up by himself

Had you been staying with Signor Bragana for long?

The first time was for a few days.

But then I decided not to stay in one place any longer.

Then I met him again and he insisted I go back.

And you agreed?

Yes, that's right.

- Do you have anything else to add? - No.

We'll sign to on-the-spot statement of investigation.

Superintendent...

Accidental death?

Accidental? We'll put that down.

We'll go back to town now.

All his personal effects are in here.

This is the release certificate for the body...

from the mortuary.

Thank you, Superintendent.

But I think we'll need to make a further report.

We'll be in touch.

It's hot. Do you want something to drink?

What's the matter? Aren't you happy to be back?

I imagined my return to be very different.

We need...to get used to it

and when the cafe is open again and there are lots of people

everything will be much easier.

- Are we reopening the cafe? - Of course.

What are you thinking?

Nothing.

I'm happy.

I can hardly believe my luck in being able to stay here.

Alone with you.

Gino! Wasn't this what we wanted?

Yes, this is what we wanted.

When I think of all the time I spent behind this counter...

crying...alone.

I really don't want to turn back the clock.

Who said anything about turning back the clock?

What happened, happened...

We'll have to love each other a lot, Gino,

otherwise it wasn't worth it.

Listen, Giovanna,

we have to leave this place.

Why?

As long as we stay here, I'll always be able to picture him.

I'll never be able to forget him!

I can still see him there, behind that counter... still hear his voice

Look, Giovanna, let's sell the cafe and get out of here...

Get out of here.

If you could only see how ridiculous you look, shouting like this...

Someone will hear you.

Don't drink so much.

Someone's coming.

They saw us arrive.

- Do you want to serve him? - No, not still dressed like this.

I'm going upstairs.

You know what to do...the soft drinks are here and spirits up there.

Open the window too.

Are you closed?

No, what do you want?

I knocked, but it seemed deserted. I'd like a soft drink.

Must be hard to work with one arm.

Are you the owner?

No, but she's here.

I thought I might have a chat.

I'm new to the area and I don't know anyone.

I came here to work at the brickyard.

- How much do I owe you? - One lira.

That's not much. In Ferrara it's 2,50.

Give me whatever you like.

You must be new to the job.

You're lucky to have come across someone honest.

Who was it?

Someone who came to work at the brickyard. He was asking questions.

Why do people stick their noses in other people's business?

I don't like it when they ask too many questions.

What are you afraid of? If you get so upset over so little...

Over the first person to walk in...

- What were you doing there? - Nothing!

- Show me. - What's it to you?

I want to see!

- Give it to me, Giovanna! - No, Gino!

Let go...

Hey, you down there! The waitress is here with the wine.

Bragana would never have paid out for a waitress.

You can say what you like, but they're not happy.

There's the owner over there, with Don Remigio.

Don Remigio is here.

I said hello to him after Mass.

I invited him here...

he hasn't played bowls for ages.

It's not my fault if I had to give up such an innocent pastime.

Hello, Costa.

You've been drinking again?

I've nothing better to do.

Today you have nothing to do, tomorrow it'll be someone offering.

You always have a good excuse for you terrible state.

Nothing new ever happens around here.

Calm down, dear Costa.

I shouldn't have to tell you it's bad for you, after all that's.

It's been a great misfortune. We'll never get it out of our minds.

Don't talk about it any more. Let him rest in peace.

- Would you like a Strega, Reverend? - No, no, don't go to any trouble.

But if it helps to break the ice with this fine young fellow.

You have to put a stop to this situation of yours, don't you see?

That's why I came to see you today.

Prosit!

If we...

legalised this situation of ours straight away...

It wouldn't put a stop to the gossiping.

We aren't doing anything wrong...

That's what they all say.

But you are doing yourselves a wrong!

I think that he... should find another job.

I don't know, perhaps around here somewhere...

It would have been better to leave here.

I'm not afraid of gossip.

That's not the point, Signora Bragana.

Sometimes we have to think about God and our duty.

Take my advice...resign yourself to carrying on working alone.

I don't want to talk about it any more.

I will come with him to see you at the church in a few days' time.

As you wish... but please remember what I said!

It's time stop, my children.

Hey, there's music!

Well done! Very good! Have fun!

Seeing as I'm here, I might as well have a game of bowls.

- Would you like a glass of wine? - Thanks.

Who said you could talk about marriage?

Surely you don't think I want to stay here for ever.

Didn't you hear him? We must get out.

A fine way to clear suspicion!

I feel like shouting out the truth,

to put an end to all this!

Does the thought of marrying me frighten you that much?

It's as if you don't love me any more.

And it's only a month since we met up in Ancona.

When you told me you couldn't live without me.

True...

but I hate this place

more and more each day.

But if we leave now we'll become desperadoes!

No one will ever forgive us.

We have to stay.

We have to, don't you see?

I know...you've always been afraid of uncertainty.

I was thinking we could sell up everything and leave with the money.

Go somewhere else in the world

and start our lives again.

We'll have to see, but I told you. Not now.

What's more, it wouldn't be easy just to up and leave.

But I won't be able to carry on here.

That's rubbish!

We have to be able to look people in the eye...without fear!

So you arranged this damned music,

to draw attention.

What are you talking about?

We have a business to run.

You get on with it then, if it's the festive spirit you want...

You've learned to do plenty of jobs. You could learn to do this one!

Keeping watch in the home of a dead man

is not a job.

- What would you like? - Four ice-creams.

How did you manage to dig me out?

How did I know? You're on the tip of everyone's tongue.

No, let's not go inside.

What have you done with Robespierre and Federico Barbarossa?

I didn't bring them with me... Why?

Did you want to tempt fate again?

Why should you? You're already abandoned yourself to your fate.

It looks like you have a nice set-up here, eh?

Have you lost the Wanderlust?

Yo can't always be on the move.

You'll find out...sooner or later you'll stay put in one place.

You should know me by now. People like me never stand still.

Why do you say these things to me?

You've been a coward.

What's wrong with loving a woman?

Not because of the woman.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Well, Gino. I'll be going now.

The season has started.

I came by in the hope you'd come with me.

If you was the man you used to be, you would have accepted.

I was hoping to go to Sicily.

It's a beautiful place.

There are lots of beautiful places... Naples, Genoa.

Have you ever been to Genoa?

.You can walk for hours along the quay in Genoa.

It's like a road.

You see all your friends because everyone goes to Genoa.

They're opening up a lorry road, so there's work to be found there.

You can spend the day dynamiting you way through the mountain.

I don't like travelling any more...

I don't like travelling any more...

You're really in a bad way.

I don't want to travel!

I don't want to travel!

Stop behaving like God! I don't want to bum around any more.

Bum...why use that tone of voice?

It's my fault for thinking I could still talk to you like one of us.

Surely you know that... some things have to be paid for.

Shut up!

Yes, I'll shut up...don't worry...

- I'm no spy, you know. Don't worry. - Shut up!

So stay here, with that woman you earned for yourself by such fine means.

Last time it was only a threat.

Now you've become more courageous.

Do you need any help?

- You're hurt! - Thanks. I'll be all right.

You're too hot-headed, young man.

It's none of your business.

I'll come with you for a bit.

No, I'll go by myself.

Go away, kids...

That's how a man can change... For your own sake...

What I mean is that someone who flares up so easily

and who uses his fists could be a dangerous individual.

Tavolato Giuseppe, known as the Spaniard?

Let's go home. It's late.

We made 780 lire today.

Why can't they leave us alone 7

It seems everyone knows all about it.

What are you saying?

This time last year I was in the Apuania mountains.

I had a job working in the quarry.

You talk as if I wasn't here.

Aren't you coming to eat?

I'm not hungry.

What are you up to? Give me back my ball of wool!

The kids are having fun. Are they bothering you?

No, they cheer me up.

Would you like one?

Can I have another?

- It's ice-cream weather. - Why are you laughing?

Because I feel happy.

Obviously you don't have any worries.

Perhaps I was happy to meet you.

Or maybe it was just the ice cream?

You must be a flirt.

If I like someone...

So do you like me?

Why? Have you already got ideas in your head?

We haven't finished yet.

Are you from around here?

No, I'll be leaving soon.

- So you're not from Ferrara? - No.

Are you going home?

I can't go back home.

So where will you go?

To Como when my contract's up. I'm a ballerina but not a soloist.

I'm in the Dance of the Hussars.

I'm second from the left.

You're a lovely girl.

I'm pleased to have met you.

Will you come to rehearsal with me?

I can't. I'm waiting for someone.

Thanks...You've been very kind.

Not too many kind ones around.

Do you like her? They all live in Via Saraceno, at number 15.

There are even better ones than that.

You'll never guess what. Bragana had life insurance.

They're going to pay me. They asked so many questions.

At times it was worse than answering the police.

It all went well, luckily.

I have 50.000 lire! We could extend the cafe.

Insurance...life insurance?

Are you saying

the only way you'd get the money was for him to die?

That's right.

At least, I think that's how these things work.

Nice for the widow!

But Gino, the money is yours too.

And you think I want it?

I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole.

Why did you wait till now to tell me?

How could I tell you sooner when I didn't even know myself'?

So you didn't know, eh?

You're such a hypocrite.

I should have known there was more to it!

The minute you met me you told me

you wanted to get rid of him.

Now I understand. You were only interested in the money.

No, Gino! You're not being rational.

Not rational? You used me!

In that case I could have found a braver man than you!

It doesn't take much courage...

to do what we've done.

It revolts me so much, I won't be able to look you in the eye again!

- Watch what you're saying! - Blackmail is it now?

Find someone else to enjoy the money with!

Does Anita live here?

Yes, but she's out. That's her room.

You can wait for her if you like.

I didn't think you'd come.

I was just passing by...

So I came up.

Does that mean that you like me?

I'm glad you came.

You're very different from the others.

I don't know why...

Why make me feel funny?

I'm going to have something to eat now.

Would you like something? Are you hungry?

Why don't we both eat? I'll go and get something.

Wait for me.

I'll come with you.

Where are you going?

Now I know why the insurance upset you so much.

Don't think I'll just put up with it,

after all I've done for you!

For me?

Yes for you! And you know it!

It's because we love each other that we had the strength.

Stop! She doesn't know anything about me.

Do you have a conscience with someone like her?

Shut up! You mustn't say a word, understand?

Listen to me, Gino.

Don't think about what I said to you any more...l was wrong,

but I'm desperate.

You used to love me, Gino.

Let's go home. You'll calm down and think more clearly.

- You won't treat me so badly. - No.

Leave me alone.

Watch it, Gino!

Watch it? Watch what?

You know...

All I have to do is say the word and they'll come to get you.

The choice is yours! Come back or...

Or? Or what?

I'm sorry about what happened in the street.

I've already eaten. You go ahead if you like.

I'll tell you who she was.

I'm not the curious type.

Why have you changed so much?

What do you care?

You delay in making a statement could be damaging to the investigation.

Superintendent, we have to work. Tomorrow we're in Genoa, then Turin.

We told you all we knew straight

You will swear under oath that you saw both the man and the woman...

climb the embankment while the truck rolled down the slope?

Yes, sir. It seemed strange.

I noticed it straight away.

We were the first to help them.

Then we had to get on our way.

They had to be in Milan by midday.

All right. Get them to sign the statement.

Go ahead.

How about Costa?

We haven't lost slight of him.

He's here in town today. But he has a return ticket.

We have to stop him before he leaves town.

I want to question him.

Will do, Superintendent.

I'll take care of it.

I can still hear him gasping for breath...

as he tried to get up.

Then I saw him

falling down again.

She was watching me.

Watching me...

So I acted without knowing what I was doing.

She had been so unhappy.

Tell me,

do I horrify you now?

No, you're no different to me.

I will never go back to being the man I used to be.

I'll be tied to her for ever.

Police. Have you seen him?

A coffee.

I now understand.

That man has followed me for a month. He's from the police.

She reported me! It's her!

I have to get out of here!

What will you do?

If you get back to her, you'll never get away.

Look, you can help me.

Go down the street. There's a man.

I'll point him out to you.

Do you see him?

- Will you recognise him? - Yes.

You have to keep him busy until I get away.

You have to tell him:

"I know who you're looking for.

He was with me an hour ago.

That's what you have to tell him.

He left an hour ago.

What if he doesn't believe me?

You're right, but what else can we do.

I'll tell him

I'm angry with you because you didn't pay me.

I'll go.

Here I am.

Go ahead and kill me if you want...

You kept your promise, eh?

I don't care about anything any more.

Now I know what you're capable of, but I'm not afraid.

Not afraid, eh?

I don't care any more.

So you're really not afraid? Why did you report me?

Are you still thinking about that threat?

It was only to stop you from going away.

But if you want to leave me now, go ahead!

I'm no longer afraid of being by myself.

I knew that I was no better than anyone else for you.

You don't understand.

There's no point in lying. Are you satisfied now?

They'll get me and you'll have your revenge! Right?

I didn't report you.

It was my anger at seeing that girl entering our lives.

That was the only reason.

But I was able to control myself.

I should have known that you'd have gone sooner or later.

I was so afraid of seeing you go.

You're not the type to stay in one place for long.

I can remember

the day you first came here.

You didn't even have a pair of socks.

Now I know why I immediately loved you so much

and why I hated him so much.

Even if I wanted to, I couldn't hurt you now.

I couldn't stop you if you want to leave.

Because

I'm having a baby. Your baby, Gino.

What?

Yes. I thought I might be, but now I know for sure.

I should have told you about it, Gino.

I was all mixed up before.

But now I can see things clearly.

I've thought about it a lot.

I've thought about us.

And the baby.

We took a life.

But now we can give life.

This is why I'm not afraid any more. I have no ill feeling towards you.

I know that I love you, Gino,

and that I could hurt you.

Will you take out your hatred on me?

How's your chance.

I've told you everything.

I'm here.

Elvira.

Do you think I'm a bad man?

I've been looking for you all night.

You're all wet.

Have you been running?

Yes, but it doesn't matter.

Forgive me, Giovanna.

It would have been terrible if I'd hurt you.

I was freed last night.

It's as though I'm a different person.

Before, I felt as though I was distant from you.

The feeling never left me.

Now I know I really love you, Giovanna.

But we have to leave this place.

For ever. Straight away.

Let's go away.

It was impossible not to make mistakes

with everything we've been through, Gino.

From now on, take no notice when I say no.

You were right.

Don't talk any more.

Haven't I told you that everything has changed?

Last night, why did you say that I had reported you?

I don't know why. That man...

What man?

They were watching the station! They must be following me!

Here, lean on my shoulder.

- Are you OK live that? - Yes, I'm fine.

You can't imagine how it feels.

Not so much to be having a baby, but because of the feeling.

I'll soon have a fat belly.

I don't care about being ugly.

I want everyone to see.

This is the life, Gino!

Yes, this is the life.

At long last, far from that house.

They've probably got there by now. They'll search all the rooms.

You wouldn't still be here with me, Gino.

Don't worry,

everything will be alright, you'll see.

Fate won't abandon two people who are having a baby.

Don't worry. From now on, I'll take care of everything.

Where have the owners gone?

To Scardovari.

Did they take the car? Are you sure?

Let's go! No time to waste!

We have to sit tight and stay behind him.

Try to overtake. The fumes are bothering me.

Close the window.

From now on, I'll have to be especially careful.

Some women have had problems

because they've overdone it.

But nothing can happen to me, can it?

Otherwise, why would I feel my breasts

getting bigger everyday?

Isn't that right, Gino?

There's the car! Quick!

Gino Costa.

Let's go.