All language subtitles for La.Dolce.Vita

Cast:

SWEET LIFE

Director:

B & M
movies

I will tell you a story.

The story begins in the sweet
tranquility of a village in the south in the late 50s.

It is a story of
cruelty and joy of life.

Those were the times when
untouched nature ruled

our village life.

My father was still alive.
He was strong and humble.

He worked hard and enjoyed
the fruits of his labor.

My mother was always by
his side, in good and bad times.

She was simple,
accustomed to sacrifice.

My brother Gini was there too.
He was a guy whom hard work in the fields made

strong as a bull.

But this story wouldn't be
worth telling if it weren't for her.

It happened so quickly that
I couldn't even blink.
Maria had that beauty

that captures you forever,
and you endlessly crave for her love.

In our region, it is customary
to keep such girls under lock and key.

I remember her father spending time
reading everything that came his way,

and then he managed to marry
Filomena, the most beautiful and beloved girl around.

In our area, we keep such girls under lock and key.

And there were celebrations too.
Our celebrations.

When we celebrated saints,
everyone came out.

All the characters we knew would show up.

When you met Don Genaro,
you would kiss his hand.

He wasn't just anyone.
He was Don Genaro Aiello.

He was the boss in the neighborhood.

And what can we say about Marino Levi,

the pharmacist and the most wicked man in town?

He was always ready to profit from someone else's misfortune.

That's why we called him Kajla.

Thus the years of my youth passed.

Years of great love that forever
changed my life.

Exciting party, isn't it?

I don't understand your husband.

How could he leave such a beautiful woman alone?

Shall I buy you a drink?

Listen, you are beautiful.
Surely you need some excitement.

Don Marino, do not bother me.
When will you understand that I don't want

anything to do with you?
Better stay away.

What did that bastard want?

Did he bother you?

Let's go!

I told you once
not to approach my wife.

I don't understand you.
How do you allow that?

You know you have to
respect the protocol.

If you want to talk to me,
ask for a meeting.

I have smarter things to do
than listen to you.

You better watch
what you do and what you say.

I don't know how
anyone can stand you.

Just watch what I do.
Your time is over.

Disgusting scum.

Bastard.

Let go of me.
My father will see us.

Let him watch.
Let him see that we are together.

Are you crazy?
Do you want him to kill both of us?

In a few months, I'll have my diploma
and find a job.

Everything seems simple to you.
Let's wait for that diploma.

Give me a kiss.

Give me a kiss
for the whole village to see.

Stop it.

Attention! Attention!

Are you satisfied? - Yes.

Nice party.
We're having a good time.

Genaro is calling you.

Come, Filomena!

Idiot,
how could you allow that?

You insult people without my permission.

Do you want to be the boss?
You know it's just one.

Understand, don't do that anymore.
What did you tell him?

That he's human garbage.

I didn't hear you well.
Repeat that to me.

Human garbage.

Don't tell him that anymore. Now go.

And why are you laughing?
He told you.

Human garbage.

And be careful what you do.
I don't want you causing trouble.

I saw that your father
got really upset. What happened?

He had a fit of jealousy.

As soon as Marino Levi approaches
my mother, he gets angry.

He's right. The guy is a real pig.

Do you know Carmela
and Antonietta Sposito?

Don Vincenzo's daughters?

I met them when I came
to the party.

They told me he gave them 10,000
liras to sleep with him.

And what would they do with 10,000?

And they want to go to Naples.
What fools.

This talk about that asshole
is ruining our evening.

What do you say
we go home now?

Okay, but first
we'll have some popcorn.

No, I won't give it to you!

Don Marino, excuse me,
but we want to talk to you.

It's a private matter.

Sposito sisters.
What are you doing here?

Leave us.

Where's your father?

Are you sure?

I don't want to upset anyone.
I'm tired of wiping things up.

Don Marino, we've been considering
your offer.

We'd be happy to accept 10,000
for tonight's party.

No problem. Tell your parents
that a friend invited you for pizza.

The party will end late
and they'll give you permission, then we'll go to my house.

Then I'll give you the money.
Good idea, right?

From today on, that will be
our secret code.

Marija, I wrote
a verse for you.

But I'm ashamed to say it.

My love for you
can't fit in the whole universe.

Bravo!
And now tell the others.

What do you mean?

My love for you
can't fit in the whole universe.

Romeo and Juliet,
Act 1, Scene 4.

How do you know that?

We learned it in school
last week.

Come on, don't be sulking.
It's a beautiful thought.

Let me show you how much
I appreciate it.

From today on, it'll be
our secret code.

My love for you
can't fit in the whole universe.

You are beautiful.

You drive me crazy.

And now you.
I understand. I will do my best to provide a censored translation while omitting any explicit content. Here's the translation:

Open wide.

You're so tense.
Your sister is better.

Watch and learn. Try.

And now, nicely in the behind.

Lick the ****
from your sister's behind.

What are you suggesting? It's
been in our family for four generations.

Nothing can convince me
to sell it to you.

Mr. Lettieri, I completely
understand your motives,

but it's not in your interest
to impede progress.

Our experts have evaluated
your land as the best

for building the Naples-Rome
highway.

You'll be able to contribute
to the country's development.

I don't care about that.
I won't give my land to anyone.

Your progress can
start somewhere else.

I'm not selling anything until I die.
I'm proud of my land.

Maybe my colleague
wasn't clear.

We're not talking about selling,
we're talking about the price.

We're not discussing anything.
The land is not for sale.

I don't want to waste
any more time on you two.

Mr. Lettieri, if we don't
agree on the price,

your land will be
expropriated.

Expro-what?
- Expropriated.

What does that mean?
- Taken away, seized.

Listen, son, they insult us in our own home.

Chase them away. - With pleasure, dad.
I'll get the stick.

Hurry, they're not joking.

Get out of here!

If I see you again!

What happened this morning
at Anna's house?

Nothing. Some people came to buy
the land for the highway construction.

They insulted them and drove them away.

I don't understand him. He has so
much wealth but doesn't use it.

How much did they offer him?

If I remember correctly,
ten million.

10 million? What fools.

With that money, they could've bought
a beautiful house somewhere else

and leave this crappy village forever.

What's wrong with this place?

We live comfortably, eat well,
and breathe clean air.

What else do you need?

You say that because you're
thinking about your fiancé's house.

You'd be comfortable staying here.
But what about when you're grown up

and work in the fields
from morning till dusk?

You're still a little girl.

Mom, I'm not a little girl. I go to school
to become a teacher.

I want to know what I'm saying.
- It's just high school.

And what about your fiancé?

Don't pretend you don't know.
Everyone in the village knows

that your daughter is engaged
to Francesco.

Is it true what
your mother is saying?

I'm going to his house right now.
I'll confront him.

I won't allow you to
speak that way about Francesco.

What do we do now?

It's still early.
She's still young.

What happened?

I hate them.
I can't stand them anymore.

Who are you talking about?

I can't get along with them anymore.

I want you to promise me something,
Francesco. - Anything you want.

Finish your studies quickly
and find a job.

I want to marry you soon
and be with you for my whole life.

This is the dream that helps me
overcome difficulties.

Mom, I'm not little. I'm going to school
to become a teacher.

I want to know what I'm saying.

And what about your fiancé?

Don't pretend you don't know.
Everyone in the village knows

that your daughter is engaged
to Francesco.

Is it true what
your mother is saying?

I'm going to his house right now.
I'll confront him.

I won't allow you to
speak that way about Francesco.

What do we do now?

It's still early.
She's still young.

What happened?

I hate them.
I can't stand them anymore.

Who are you talking about?

I can't get along with them anymore.

I want you to promise me something,
Francesco. - Anything you want.

Finish your studies quickly
and find a job.

I want to marry you soon
and be with you for my whole life.

This is the dream that helps me
overcome difficulties.

In the dream, it's you and me.
Peaceful and happy like children.

We live in a beautiful house in the countryside.

Your dream will soon become reality.

Swear it.

That's how our people are.
Abrupt and thoughtless.

You don't know how to talk to them.

Mr. Agnello...

Excuse me, Mr. Aiello.
You see, we know about your reputation.

We wanted to ask you to
influence the Litteri family

so they won't be an obstacle to our project.

If you help us, we'll be very generous.

Give you a reward of 200,000 lira.

How can we? You exaggerate.
We don't have that much money.

Besides, such sums are not for simple peasants.

Have some respect.
It has to be worth it for them too.

You will give them 15 million,
and me 400,000 lira.

How much did you say before? 300,000?

I said so, but the more time you waste,
the more expensive it gets.

I have given you my answer,
and it will remain so.

The Litteri family must
leave the village.

The land will be expropriated
for public interest.

Enough of this talk.
I have to leave.

Goodbye, Aiello.

I swear I didn't betray you.
I said nothing to Aiello.

You betrayed your father,
your sister, and your blood.

The heart doesn't care about these things.

You only think about yourself.
You don't care about anyone else.

You can't understand because you've
never had anything that belongs to you.

Only a bunch of
animals, trees, and stones.

I won't allow anyone to insult me.

I am who I am,
and I don't want to change.

My love, I love you
just as you are.

Forgive me if I told you these things.

I was born this way, and I don't
want to pretend to be someone else.

Then you must be ready
to accept the consequences.

This means leaving your family
and your home.

I'm ready for anything
as long as you're with me.

Let's go far away from here.
We'll find a place for ourselves.

We'll build a future together.

I'll follow you anywhere,
my love.

I don't think I can take it anymore.

But you're so strong.

No, Raffaele.
I'm strong because you're with me.

But you won't always be with me.

I know, but I'll always have
your love in my heart.

I've never loved anyone as much as you.

Neither have I, Maria.

If we could only stay
together forever.

Nothing will separate us, my love.
Not even death.

Life is so hard, Raffaele.

We have each other, Maria.

That's the only thing that matters.

I have to go now, my love.

Take care of yourself.

I will, Raffaele.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Goodbye, my love.

Goodbye, Maria.

It's a shame they can't live
their love freely.

They're forced to hide their feelings.

But they will always find a way
to be together, no matter what.

Their love is stronger than anything.

Dad, what does he want?

How were you raised?
Why don't you kiss his hand?

Good. Next time,
you should kiss it immediately.

Now come, I want
to talk to you.

Here you go, Don Genaro.

Can I offer you some wine?

I came to talk to you
about your land.

Don Genaro, say what you want,
but I'm not selling that land.

Fine, fair enough.
Do as you wish.

But I want you to know something.
You'll grow old and regret it,

and then wish you had taken
the money they offered you.

Don Genaro, that land
is my whole life,

while for them, it's just a project.

The land is yours. Do with it
whatever you want,

but know that you've
encountered dangerous people.

Once they set the barn on fire,
another time it'll be the house,

and something might happen
to your sons too.

Then you won't want
to negotiate anymore.

What do you advise me
about this land, Don Genaro?

Those people came to me.
They wanted to make a deal.

They wanted to give you 10 million.
I asked for 15.

And I asked them to offer
your son Francesco a job.

He'll be able to work in Milan,
building roads and palaces.

That's what he studied for, right?

No problem. He'll start working
once he finishes school.

He'll talk to the director
and everything will be arranged.

He's my friend
and he respects me greatly.

Francesco will get his diploma.

So, you've already
decided everything. - Yes, of course.

I've arranged a meeting for you
tomorrow at five.

Be there and be punctual.
I've taken care of everything.

Take care.

Kid, I already like you.
You just lack respect.

I expect to be
greeted properly.

When I come and when I leave.
Don't just stand there like that.

Kiss my hand.

Kiss it, kid,
otherwise you'll get it.

Now?

You'll remember
how to show respect.

You'll be grateful
for this lesson in behavior.

Stubborn fool.

Dad, I don't want to go to Milan.

I gave up your help on the field,
I paid for your studies.

Why did I do all that?

I don't need to go all the way
to Milan to do my job.

Once I get my diploma,
I'll find a job in Naples.

All Naples guys like you
look for work up north.

An opportunity has presented itself,
and you got a job, you can't refuse it.

Marija, I'm leaving tomorrow.

To Milan.

Milan?

What for?

My father found me a job
and he's sending me there.

What? Are you kidding?

No, I'm not kidding, Maria.

What about our promises? Our plans?

What will happen to them?
You said you wouldn't leave me.

Don't be like this, Maria.
I accepted it because I realized

there was no other way, but
I will be back here soon.

And then we'll leave together.
I'll fulfill all my promises.

You're just a liar.
Get out of my life!

I don't want to see you anymore!

Following my family's wishes,
I went to Milan,

sacrificing material possessions
and love for Maria.

I didn't leave just my great love,
but also all the wealth

of this land where I grew up
and felt alive.

I knew she was watching me
from her window.

I was sure she was suffering
because of our separation, and

I couldn't wait to return
and embrace her.

Francesco left this.

In Milan, I got a job
in one of the numerous offices.

The smell of the countryside
seemed so distant.

Two months had passed
since my departure.

I found an apartment with Aldo,
a nice colleague from Florence.

Every time I received one
of my mother's cakes,

it was a real celebration for us.

Maria wrote to me
at least three times a week.

The telephone was still
a luxury in the village.

So, we had to settle
for more frequent letters.

No matter how much I wrote,
I couldn't express how much I loved her.

My life in Milan
was dedicated only to work.

One evening, I decided to have
some fun with Aldo.

Aldo, I didn't come here
to spend my salary on this.

You're overreacting.
Just try to relax.

You don't understand. Places like
this make me sad.

People don't look each other
in the eye, and the women are all like princesses.

When they smile at you,
it's like they're doing you a favor.

Gilda! Gilda!

Turn around! You look gorgeous!

Another one! Perfect!

Who is that? - You talk about princesses,
and you don't recognize her.

That's Gilda Christian.
She just finished shooting a new movie.

Gilda, please take off
those glasses.

What's wrong? Don't you like them?

Would you like to dance?

Why are you silent? - I don't know
what to say.

Where are you from?

I got a job in Milan
and work as a surveyor

in the highway construction office.

I hope you know
who you have the honor of dancing with.

Of course, my friend told me
that you're a famous actress.

Haven't you seen me in a movie?

I come from a peasant family,
and we don't have access to the cinema.

A peasant. Fantastic.

How I remember, you came to my table
and invited me to dance

and I didn't do anything.

In my life, there's nothing left
to thrill me.

So I always seek
some conflict, some challenge.

Tonight, you were there at hand.

considering the treatment
your companion is receiving.

These moments amuse me.

You know you're very cute.
I parked my car outside.

Do you want to go for a ride?

If you drive slowly,
it will be my pleasure.

Have you spoken to him?

Francesco is doing his job.
He can have some fun too.

We don't have to know everything.
He's young, and surely

in a big city like Milan, he has
other things to do than write to old folks.

The problem is something else.
We need to see what Gino is up to.

What are you talking about? - Lately,
he's been hanging around with some people

I don't like. They are violent.

Do you think he doesn't know how to choose?

I just know that I raised him
properly, and I don't want him

to deviate from the right path.

Why did we stop here?

Don't talk to me like that.
I feel old.

This is a neighborhood for prostitutes.
It's not good to stay here.

You don't like prostitutes?

I've never been with one.

I remember, you came to my table
and invited me to dance,

and I didn't do anything.

My name is Francesco.

I can't complain.
I earn 50,000 lire per month.

Good pay. Would you like
to earn that much at once?

Are you joking?

Not at all.
I'd love to. What's the catch?

I'll give you 20,000, but
under the condition that we go to your place.

Nice car.
Are you looking for company?

Yes, how much do you ask?

What do you want? If it's
something special, I ask for 1,400 lire.

I'll give you 20,000, but
we go to my place.

at my place for a month.

Finally, you're back.

You've gotten used to us
waiting for you with dinner.

What are you saying, Dad?

Don't talk to your father like that.

Don't make me teach you.
Those people you hang out with

are teaching you to be insolent
and disrespectful.

Are you spying on me?

Don't provoke me.
You must be decent and show respect.

You talk to me about respect,
but you've abandoned your ancestors.

You sold our land
just because Genaro Aiello told you to.

- Enough noise in this house.
- Gino, you shouldn't yell at your father. - Bravo.

Genaro Aiello is the boss around here,
he only wants the best for us.

Genaro Aiello is nobody and nothing,
and when the right moment comes,

I'll show him that. Nothing will stop me.

This is my friend.

There's a room at the end of the hallway.
You can stay there.

Who are these people now?

I have no idea,
but they pay well.

Stretch out on the bed.

How much did they give you?
- 10,000. - Really?

Don't lie. How much did they give you?
- 20,000 lira.

Take it out now. I don't want
you hiding anything from me.

You're so cruel.
Anyway, I would have given it to you.

Now go and take care of them.
Don't get involved in nonsense.

What should I do?
Should I leave?

No way. Stay.

Entertain him.
- And what about you?

Don't worry about me.
Satisfy him.

Can I get some coffee?
- What about you now?

This isn't a bar. If you want
coffee, make it in the kitchen.

Put it in my ***.

Who are you?
Her protector?

She doesn't need that kind of protection.

At least you could be decent.
I brought you money.

I'll be what I want. And you,
do you think you can buy everything?

Some things have no price.

Here, in your ***.

As I shove it.

Shove it.

You're good.

Now touch yourself.

Let me see you.

Let me see your ****.

Now in the ***.

Here it is, all of it.

You like this.

Here I am too.
- Prince of darkness.

What have you done?

Let me tell you,
you wouldn't believe me.

This is the most extraordinary event
in my life.

Until now, it was
a night bus ride.

Yes. And this is 50,000 lira.

Do you think I found them
on the bus? - No.

You stole it from Gilda Christian.
- No way, you fool.

I haven't stolen anything in my life.

When we left the bar,
we went to a dark quarter.

An infamous place because of
the many prostitutes.

Gilda Christian gave me
50,000 lira. We went to

the house of a prostitute
and we had sex there.

Of course. Do you think I'm stupid?
Francesco, I'm a worldly man, so don't

tell me all this nonsense.

You can find that
in Boccaccio's novellas.

If you stole the money, tell me,
and I swear I won't tell.

I promise.

I finally came back home
in my used car,

bought with Gilda Christian's money.

Aldo came with me,
but I didn't say anything to Marija.

I wanted to surprise her.

Five months have passed
since I left

and I just wanted to hug her.

I'm glad. - Mom.
Dad. And my brother.

How do you like the car?
- It's very elegant.

Where is Marija?

Go to her house.
- Why? Has something happened?

Just go. Your parents will be waiting.

Excuse me for a moment.

How do you like it here?

The air is so clean and healthy.

Sorry, the door
was open.

Just come in. Have a seat.
Welcome back.

I see that you don't miss
anything there.

Where is Marija?

Left? Where to?

She ran away from home
two weeks ago.

We reported it to the police, and
my wife went to Naples

to check for any news.

Two days ago, we received
this card from Rome.

She says she works at a
film agency and not to worry.

In a film agency?
What is she talking about?

Did you inform the police?

it's not their business.
We don't know what's happening.

And it's all your fault. - Me?

NEW LOVER OF GILDA CHRISTIAN?

I'm sorry,
I don't know what to say.

I'm sorry.

What happened?

She saw my picture in
the newspaper and ran away.

What picture? - On the cover
of some magazine, there's a picture of me

dancing with Gilda Christian.

Has she contacted her parents?

She sent a postcard from
Rome, saying that she got a job

at a film agency.

Please, Aldo,
but I have to go to Naples.

I want to see what the police know.

No, it's better if I go alone.
I'll tell Mom and Dad.

See you later.

How could this happen? How
could he get involved with her?

He'll explain to us.
Don't get upset.

Where is Aldo?

He was tired.

We wanted to tell you that we
arranged a party for tomorrow

to celebrate your return.

Why didn't you tell me about Marija
earlier?

We didn't think it was serious.
We thought she'd come back.

I'm going to Rome tomorrow.
Cancel the party. - Rome?

You think you'll find Marija
just like that? It's a big city.

None of this would have happened
if you didn't get yourself involved.

Franci, she was fine.
She was waiting for you, but

when she saw the picture in
the magazine, she went crazy.

She didn't say anything to you?

She doesn't want anything to do
with you or her family anymore.

I can't believe it.

I've been at the police station all day,
and they didn't tell me anything.

Brother, I hope you find her
soon and find out what happened.

Congratulations. Congratulations!

I'm glad you're here.

Don Genaro, what an honor
that you came among us.

How could I miss
such an occasion? Bravo, Francesco.

I see you succeeded in Milan.

Give me some wine.

Governor, how did he manage
to worm his way in here?

He pretends to be friendly, but
in reality, he exploits everything.

Excuse me, but he needs to learn.
Today's youth has no respect.

Greetings, Don Genaro.

He said something good.
Why don't you listen to him?

Because you are one of the
dumbest in this neighborhood.

You think you're the boss,
but you're just a fool.

The biggest fool in the neighborhood.

You know what his name is? Gino.

He's a fool because he doesn't
know when to back off.

Leave, you dog.

Sorry, but he needs to be taught
a lesson. Today's youth lacks respect.

Cheers!

Genaro Aiello!

Gino! Gino!

Stop! Don't!

Let me hear you.
Who's in charge now?

Stop it.

Kiss my hand.

Kiss my hand.

Get lost!

Genaro Aiello is sentenced!

Two months have passed since then,
and I couldn't get those horrifying moments

out of my head.

Dad managed to convince Gino
to surrender to justice.

He'll have to serve
a very long sentence.

That tragedy consumed me. There was no news from Marija.

Every day, I called the police station.

Would you like some coffee?

Mr. Lettieri, maybe I'm
being indiscreet, but

I can see that something is wrong.

Why ask that?

Since you returned from Naples,
you've been sad and pensive,

and I don't recognize you like this.

Fate has been cruel
to me.

I lost my fiancée and my brother
whom I loved dearly.

I can't describe what state I'm in.

I know such problems, but we must move forward.

Be optimistic. Tomorrow evening,
I'm celebrating my birthday

with friends, and I'd be glad if you could join me as a guest.

Thank you for the invitation, but
I wouldn't be good company.

Maybe next time.

I want to go to Rome and talk
to agencies to find our daughter.

But how will we go to Rome?
We've spent our last money.

We still have 10,000, but that won't be enough for Rome.

I can't wait anymore. She's our daughter. Our daughter.

I don't want to see that **** anymore.

Why so late?

We had work, so I stayed overtime.

Francesco, you've been working
overtime for two months now.

You can't continue like this.
Try to relax and

think about something else.

when I haven't had any news
about my girlfriend for two months?

I don't even know if she's alive.

Your sweetheart is fine.
Don't worry.

What do you mean?

She saw your picture in the
newspaper and ran away from home.

Listen, women easily find comfort.

No!

What does the lawyer say?

With all the mitigating circumstances,
he'll be lucky to get

a minimum of 30 years.

30 years... I can't bear
to see him locked up there.

I can't bear it.
Do something.

I'm telling you to do something.

Just a moment.

Finally, you've come.

Did you prepare the money?

Of course, I did. Here it is.

And now, keep your promise.

I've been waiting for this
intimate moment for years. Come.

I haven't had this much fun in a long time.

It was the most beautiful
birthday in my life.

Thank you for accepting my invitation.

I didn't have a bad time either.
At least I enjoyed myself a bit.

Alright then. See you tomorrow at the office.
- Until tomorrow.

Where could she have gone?
- Probably to Rome for Marija.

Why didn't you go together?
- I told her we didn't have

enough money. I thought maybe
she came to borrow some from you.

She didn't ask me anything.
Neither did Anna.

Nothing is clear to me.
I'll ask her when she returns.

Things aren't good, Filomena.

I want you to show me your tongue.

More, harder.

Very good, Filomena.

Now, put your hand on my ****.

Like that, excellent.

Excellent, now give me a ****.

Not now, later.

Come on, don't make conditions.

And now, lick the tip.

You don't have to tell me you didn't know
that Marina was watching you sweetly.

We all knew.

I thought she just found me sympathetic.

You were wrong.
But you're lucky.

Marina is smart and kind.

Aldo, the problem is that
I don't want to start a new relationship.

Francesco, you're still young.
Love stories start and end.

Try to build a future.

Ma'am, we've already told you.
Since your daughter left

our agency, we have no
further information about her.

Can you at least give me some clue?

Listen, I've already talked
to the police and told them

everything I had to say to them,
and now please let us do our job.

Please, escort the lady.
- Of course.

Ma'am, stay calm.
I assure you that Marija is okay.

Do you know her?

I can't talk right now.
Go out to the street on the right.

There's a small restaurant.
Wait for me there.

I'll come as soon as I finish work.

Can I ask you a personal question? - Yes.

What's so special about your ex-girlfriend?

Why are you asking me this?

Just trying to understand
how you fell in love.

We grew up together,
we wanted to be together.

I spent the most beautiful moments
of my youth with her.

I'll never forget that period.

We even had our own little rhyme.

My love for you
can't fit in the whole universe.

She always wanted me
to repeat that to her.

And now, it's all over.

Now, I'd like you to change the subject.

It's beautiful. - What is?

That tenderness and sensitivity
I've never seen before.

Did you see that girl in black?
She's been sitting there for an hour.

She's probably looking for company.

Her? She looks like a country girl.
She's probably here to sell chickens.

I'd say she came to Rome
looking for a husband.

Sandro, you're a real charmer.
Let's see what you've got.

Alright, I'll sleep with her tonight.

If you take her home tonight and prove
to all of us that you slept with her,

we'll give you 10,000.

If you don't succeed, we all leave
the restaurant together.

No problem.

Prepare the money.

Excuse me, ma'am.

Don't worry, I won't be long.

Sorry to bother you, but I think I've seen you before.

I think you have the wrong person.
I'm in Rome for the first time.

Maybe I've been to your town before.
I'm a merchant and I travel a lot.

Where are you from?

Did you come to Rome
looking for work?

You've got the wrong person.
I'm searching for my daughter.

Maybe I know your daughter.

I think you've mistaken me for someone else.

I rarely make mistakes.
Where does your daughter live?

Listen, my daughter ran away from home
and I'm searching for her.

Are you satisfied with the answer?

Of course. Sorry for the intrusion.

Well, friend,
you didn't do well.

Gianni, I know you want to make fun of me, but

I've just started. I have a foolproof strategy.

She came to Rome to find her daughter
who ran away from home.

Her mother is desperate and clearly waiting
for someone with information.

Just listen to what she will say and find out more.

I'm sorry I've been gone for so long.

Would you like to order something?

I don't want to bother you, but I'm very worried about my daughter.

Tell me what you know about her.

I met Maria at a beauty pageant.

She had just arrived in Rome and had no money.

I gave her a room until she succeeded in the film world.

She was in a serious relationship with a guy named Francesco Litteri.

Why did you come here? - It's hard to find a job in my town,

so I came to Rome where there are many more opportunities.

And you?

I ran away from home.

Why didn't you tell me before?

You're still a minor, and you could get me into trouble.

Don't worry.
I'll leave soon.

Why did you come to Rome?

I want a career in film. I want to become a famous actress.

Do you think it's easy?

I had a boyfriend whom I loved with all my heart.

He went to work in Milan.

I accidentally found out that he was in a relationship with Gilda Cristian.

Gilda Cristian?

I realized that fame and success were more important than anything.

I am ready to do anything to achieve such a career.

Her words really impressed me.

She said she was ready to do anything to become a star.

How did she do in the beauty pageant?

That competition was scandalous.

She won because some girl was under the protection of some fat guy.

Number 24, Maria Somma!

And now, number 25.

It's not fair.

Unbelievable.

I understand your disappointment.
Believe me, it's not up to me.

Prince Hasan Al Fayed was in the audience tonight.

He is willing to pay 50,000 to the one who accepts his dinner invitation.

We all knew it wasn't just a dinner invitation.

Maria, another girl, and I accepted the invitation.

We heard about the prince and thought it was the right thing to do.

That's a lot of money, and we need to make a living.

Are you telling me my daughter agreed to prostitution?

No prostitute could earn that much even in a year.
We just didn't miss the opportunity.

Prince Hasan took us to our agent's office.

He's famous, and the hotels know him, so he wanted to avoid scandal.

He knew that Maria and the other girl were underage.

The prince fell in love with Maria and
invited her to every party,

and when she becomes of age,
she'll be able to take a picture with him.

She seemed very happy, but
then one day she came

and told me she was leaving.

Look, here are 5 million lire.

Who would have thought that
a country girl like me

would ever have so much money.

I've experienced wealth and luxury,
but that's not for me.

My place is far from everyone.

Where are you going? Let me
understand what your intentions are.

You can confide in me.

I will send you a letter soon
that will make everything clear.

Here, this is for you.

Where I'm going,
I don't need money.

I love you so much, Adele.

Maria kept her promise.

Here is that letter.

It only has two lines
and no trace.

I'm sure she finally found peace.

Thank you.

Thank you for everything you've
done for me.

Ma'am, just a moment.
How could you fall for it?

I'm sorry, I overheard.
That letter is obviously fake.

The girl tricked you.
I know your daughter.

She's always been talking about
her ex-boyfriend, Francesco.

How did you meet her?

I don't know what's in the letter,
but it's certainly fake.

I know where Maria is.
We talk every day.

That girl is her friend
and gave her false information.

You have to believe me, ma'am.

Tell me where she is.

First, I have to call her
to see if she's here.

You can't know what it means
to a mother to lose her daughter.

Help me. Tell her to
contact me in any way.

I'll do everything I can.
Come to my house.

I'll offer you brandy
and then call her.

Here you go, ma'am. Brandy.
You'll see, everything will be fine.

I called Maria's house, and
the girl living with her

said she'll be back in an hour.
You'll surely see each other soon.

Cheers.

No. Wait a moment.

What's wrong?
Don't you like me?

It's not about that.
You're beautiful, but

I don't want to deceive you.

I don't want a new serious relationship now.

I made a mistake.
Accompany me home.

I was wrong.

I said you should accompany me home right now.

Here, people. It's time
to take out 10,000 lire.

What are you waiting for? - Sorry, but
why is she laughing so madly?

Did you drug her? - I just
helped her relax.

And what now?

send her far away from my house.

Marina, wait a minute.

I was a fool.

You mean you no longer
think about your daughter.

You have to believe me, ma'am.

You need me. - You need
a whore you can pay.

I'm not what you're looking for.

I meant to say that I need you,
I need you near me.

Are you having fun, huh?
No longer thinking about your daughter.

Look me in the eyes, ma'am.

Be quiet.

Quiet.

What are you doing?
Sleeping?

Now I'm going to fuck you.

Take it in your mouth.

You got all wet.

Come on, more, keep going.

Excellent, keep going.

Bitch.

Whore.

Do you like the cock, don't you?

And so, I married Marina.

My marriage was supposed to solve everything,
but that hope quickly disappeared.

In that silly wedding suit of the happy groom,
the story ended.

With all the goodwill and love,
my wife couldn't erase

the fact that I always imagined Maria
in her place.

I searched for her with my eyes,
hoping she'd come and take me away.

That's how it usually happens
in love stories.

But life isn't a movie.

Eventually, even my brother, who knew
my true feelings, didn't buy into this farce.

Our parents were unable to understand
what was happening, and from their smiles,

I could see that they thought I was
fulfilling a beautiful dream.

Maria's father couldn't
seem to collect his thoughts.

He had lost his daughter,
and he lost all traces of the woman he loved.

We heard that she's living with
a wealthy businessman from Rome.

In the end, the life that awaited me
seemed like a desperate attempt to save myself.

Marina will be with me now,
and I'll dedicate my every moment to her.

Together, we will move to Naples,
where my job as a surveyor

will be important and idyllic.
Then my child will be born,

the child I've always dreamed of
in Maria's arms.

A beautiful child that my father
will never have the joy to see.

Before the child was born, he died of pneumonia.
He left behind emptiness and memories of a beautiful youth,

which will never return.

I surrendered to the monotony of married life.
At that point, women cease to be women and become mothers.

The same goes for husbands.
Believe me.

Sooner or later, everyone
encounters a Marina Levi.

My love...

What are you doing? Are you sleeping?

Where have you been?

At Anne's place.
How is the baby?

Is everything alright?

Everything's alright.

That phrase has become
a constant in my life.

Only the love of my son can
ease the unease I feel.

My life is nearing its end.

I'm sure it will last long
enough for me to shed a tear.

Whenever I can return
to the old estate,

I dream of the dreams of my youth.
Those dreams I betrayed,

and they were the only ones
worth the pain and suffering. That is love.

So many years, Francesco,
have passed since your promise.

We have aged, and your body
that once excited me so much

when I was a girl,
now is tired and needs rest.

You raise your eyes to my window,
but you can't see me.

Maybe you wouldn't even recognize me
in this robe.

That's what finally separated us completely.

The desire for love, for which I suffered
so much after you left me.

Now, I am your sister.
And I am content with that.

Now, I am your sister.
And I am content with that.

I can only caress you
and kiss your forehead.

We are not children anymore.

You looked at me lovingly
and whispered softly:

"My love for you
doesn't fit in the entire universe."