"December 21st, the longest night of the year." "A LONG LONG LONG NIGHT OF LOVE" "What the hell do you want?" "In a hurry, are you?" " What's going on?" " Good evening." "License and registration, please." " Why?" " Just a routine check." "Registration." " For fucks sake." " What was that, sorry?" "Leave it." "Can I see your document of registration, please?" "Thank you." " Elena Rosa." "Is Rosa the surname?" " No, it's part of the name." "I have two." "Is that allowed?" "Elena Rosa." "Then the surname:" "Guidotti." "On your registration there's another surname:" "Seganti." "That's my husband's surname." "Is there something wrong?" "Had a good look?" " You may go." " Thank you." "What the fuck now?" "You forgot your license." "Open your suitcase for me." "Do you prefer black?" "Hey, go and answer that radio call, will you?" "There's a lot of fog on the motorway up ahead, so be careful." "Thanks for the advice." " Your seatbelt." "It's better to be safe than sorry." " You're right." "Thank you." "He wasn't bad." "A heavy lump, that's what you are." " Cristina?" " What's wrong?" " Where have you been all this time?" " Guess?" "Can I make a telephone call?" "They still haven't reconnected me, those bastards." "I mean, I paid them last week!" " Can I have some pasta?" " Yes." " Well?" " Well, what?" " Well, did you see him?" "You could at least close the door first." "Yes, outside in the car." " Was his wife with him?" " How should I know?" "He was with a woman." " And what was she wearing?" " Carla, that's enough!" "How did he seem?" "Did he look worried?" " How should I know?" " Well, you know, in your opinion." " What do you think he was thinking about?" " About the traffic light, turning red." "Come on, don't make fun of me." "Do you think he was thinking about someone." "About me?" " Will you tell me or not?" " You're a real pain in the ass." " Are you eating with us?" " Mummy?" "Barbie is getting together with Ken, tonight." "Well done, Carolina." "I hope he's not the usual asshole." "Almost ready, Darling." "Go and wash your hands." " Sure you're not eating?" " No, no, thanks..." " Thanks, but I'll make a quick call." " It's on the table." " I can't see it." " Check underneath." "Always engaged, that asshole." " Carla, is that asshole not answering?" " Carolina, that's enough." "Get some glasses." "Hello?" "Hi, how are you?" "It's your Carla." "Well, I wanted to know how you were." " Yes..." " Auntie is in a good mood..." "Hey, do you want to get something to eat together?" "Late?" "But, how late?" "I see." "I see, you have to..." "Me?" "No, no, I'm not in the mood to argue tonight." "No, tonight I'm being good." "Will you do one thing for me?" "Anything..." "I can ask you for anything?" "Will you buy some milk?" "Then don't... forget the milk." "Put the telephone down, leave..." "and come and make love to me." "Do something, Christ." "Are you okay?" "The door." " Aunt Carla has really changed." " Mind your own business." "When Alfonso doesn't come and make love to her, she gets anxious." "Who on earth told you that?" " When she doesn't, she gets anxious." " She's not anxious, she's stupid." "Now we can roll over again." "Oh, Egle, you're amazing." "I wish you'd never stop." "Now you have to relax for at least half an hour." "You're tight today." "I'll be back in a while to take your beauty mask off." "Where should I put these, Priscilla?" "These are rubies, sapphires, and emeralds." "Are they real?" " Of course." " They must cost a fortune." " And you think I want them stolen?" "Best to hide them right here." "Good evening, Mrs. Marisa." "I leave you in good hands." "Mandarin shampoo today?" "Girls, don't be late tonight." "The dinner is at 10 o'clock." "Bye, Egle." "Girls, don't forget." "Tonight at 10, "The Peace" restaurant." " Hey, Egle!" " Do you always have to scream like that?" "The Malaysian Palm shampoo is all finished." "Then use the Cheap Palm one." "Gabriele?" "Where's he got to now?" "No problem." "See you then." "Goodbye, Ma'am." "You speak Dutch, too?" "You can take her mask off, okay?" "No, no." "She drives me crazy." "Egle, I have to finish this wig." "The Countess has a ball this evening." "A pain in the ass, that's what you are." "Close up at 8 tonight, dinner is at 10." " And where will you be, all this time?" " I'm going to the dressmakers." "Don't tell me you're getting married in white?" "Of course." "If I'm doing it once, I might as well do it right." " Francesca?" " Yes?" " Wash the mud off the whale for me?" " Okay." "Gabriele is too sensitive." "Cut it out, will you?" "These two never let me concentrate." "Are you hungry?" "Here you go." "Eaten everything, have we?" "Pests." "Now be good, let me finish." "Quiet." "Lonely heart on a sailboat, looking for kindred soul on dry land." "Is there anyone out there?" "Repeat:" "Lonely heart on a sailboat, looking for kindred soul on dry land." "Is there anyone out there?" "Are you really on a sailboat, or are you just pretending?" "Why should I have to pretend?" "What are you doing on a sailboat at this hour?" "Why, what time is it?" "The clock on board here doesn't work, it's busted." "It must be 7 o'clock here, it's dark." "Aren't you afraid to be out at sea in the dark?" "Jesus, why?" "You're afraid of the dark?" "Hey, are you still there?" "Over." "You still there?" "Over." " I'm here." " I thought you had gone." "I'm not going anywhere." "Perhaps I'm in a boat like you." "I wish you were in a boat with me, that way you could keep me company." "By the way, have you ever been on a boat?" "Once, when I was little." " And did you like it?" " Not really." "I was sick." "Hello?" "Hey." " Teresa?" "Are you there?" " Hi, Claudia." "I've been trying to reach you for a while." "Were you talking to someone?" "Yes, but I lost the signal." "Sorry, it must have been my interference." "Was it interesting?" "Who was it?" "I don't know, I found his radio channel by accident." " Did he sound cute, or what?" " I think so!" " Was he a young guy?" " Well, I think so." "Teresa, I'm putting some pasta on." " Alright, Mum." " You should give it a rest with that radio of yours." " Claudia, are you still there?" " Hey, I sold your dolphin painting." " 250,000 lire." " No." "Really?" "So, I'm rich." "Sissy, are you crazy?" "You shouldn't even be looking at that monster." "Carlo, what are you doing here?" "Your friend is leaving." "He's not my friend." "He's just someone who was bothering me." "And who says you're not bothering me?" "Your face doesn't show it." " Hey, do you want some?" " No, thanks." " You're not hungry?" " Eat, otherwise it will get cold." "Why did you run away when..." "when you saw me?" "But, I didn't run away." "I'm Marcello, and you?" "What's your name?" "Maria." "I won't ask you where you are, or what time you're coming home..." "Who says I'm coming?" "Now that the lipstick's on, no more kissing!" "Hello?" "Yes, Mum, it's me." "I don't know where I am." "I told you, I don't know." "How are the little ones?" "Asleep already?" "Poor thing." "Let me talk to Gabriele." "Watching what?" "He's asleep, too?" "You've been speaking to Guido?" "Look, I'm my own person and free to do whatever I like." "Why do you think I got separated?" "No, I won't be back tonight." "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." "Right, yeah... yeah, I'm crazy." "You're the one who made me like this!" "Alright, hang on a minute!" " Hello?" "Hello, who is it?" " Anna?" "A good fuck, is he?" "You naughty girl." "Who's fucking who?" "I was taking a shower." " Are you alone?" " Who do you think I'm with?" " Asdrubale." " Ah, you mean Arturo." "If there's one man in my life that isn't clingy, it's him." " Are you really serious about him?" " Well, would that be so terrible?" "Don't be silly." "You'll regret it, just like me." " Where are you, anyway?" " I'm on the motorway, coming to see you." "To see me?" "But I'm leaving to spend a weekend on the coast." "Careful, sailors can be a rough ride." "Very funny." "We're going to eat out and go dancing, that's all." "And then finish washing the plates and watching television, I bet" " What shall I do now?" " I'll leave the keys under the doormat." "Hey, are the shops open tomorrow?" "Yeah?" "Then I'll buy an amazing bikini!" "Yes, okay." "Bye, bye." "Kisses." "Bye." "Should I call an ambulance?" "Well, Alfonso, if this doesn't get you in the mood, I don't know..." "Cristina." "Shoes, scented candles..." "Come on, come on..." "Good evening, Sir." "Ah, this week I'll pay that rent I owe." " Is that how you're going out?" " I'm trying to open his eyes." "Save him from that cancer he shares a house with." " Which one looks better on me?" " What kind of dress are you wearing?" "Black." "Christ, it's not like he's going to wine and dine me." "He saves that for his little wife." " Hey, that was an interesting court case." " Mine will be better when I kill Alfonso." " Wasn't it over between you two?" " Yes, but  we still have unfinished business." " Mummy?" " Darling, you're not asleep?" " Why is Aunt Carla going to kill Alfonso?" " He makes her angry." "Then why doesn't she dump him and find another one?" " That's what I did with Luigi." " How come?" " He was too stupid." "Go to sleep!" "Turn it down, otherwise she won't sleep." "Such an amazing fuck, you know..." " Who, him?" "I don't know..." " Alfonso!" "Yes, it's him!" " Give me your skirt, quick!" " You look fine." " Hurry up!" "Hold on." "It wasn't him!" "He's going to drive me crazy." "Is there nothing to drink around here?" "!" " I don't get a minute's peace." " This is all I have." " Screw them all!" " Will you let me have some of that, too?" " If you don't go to bed, I will!" " And why aren't you going to bed?" "Aunt Carla is waiting for Alfonso, but you're not waiting for anyone!" " What do you think?" " Yeah, looks good." " Good?" "It looks fabulous!" " Pinuccia, doesn't it seem..." " What?" "That it gives me a huge ass, look how big it makes me look." "Don't curse, otherwise God will punish you." "Right, then how will I be able to get married in the church?" "Father Antonio already says that the parishioners aren't convinced." " Marzia?" " Yes, Ma'am." " Are you leaving already?" " It's 9 o'clock." "Before you leave go and get me the lace that's on the shelf, please." "You'll have this to look forward to when you own that place." "You take them in, and soon enough they get on their high horse." " How's that'" " Seems fine to me." "You're amazing, as I always say." "Can I use your telephone?" "Yes, go ahead." "It's on the table." "I hope she doesn't answer, that witch...." "Hello?" "Yes, hello, it's me." "Afternoon, Ma'am." "How are you?" "You have a pain in your neck?" "Well, it is cold these days..." "I'll show her a pain in the neck!" "Excuse me, is Ginetto there?" "Ah, he's already out celebrating with his friends?" "Finally, we'll be free from that nagging mother of his." "Yes." "Do you not have the number of the restaurant?" "No." "Well, in that case you can tell him." "I've been to pick up the tickets." "The plane for Madrid leaves tomorrow at 20 past 8." "No, tomorrow evening." "Of course, tomorrow night." "No, there won't be time to rest." "We leave right after the ceremony." "Yes." "Ma'am, I have to go now." "Okay, give Ginetto my regards." "And I hope your neck gets better." "If not, I'll sort that neck out for her tomorrow." "Why do you even want to get married?" "You have money, you can enjoy life." "I'm not stupid, you know." "He'll pay off the house and the shop." "And anyway, he's harmless." " What do you mean?" " He doesn't bother me, we mind our own business." "And anyway, when we're old we can keep each other company." "Teresa, dinner's ready!" "Just a minute, Mum." "Lonely heart on a sailboat, urgent message!" "Has lost his kindred soul." "If you can hear this, tell me your frequency." "Repeat:" "Lonely heart on a sailboat, urgent message!" "Has lost his kindred soul." "If you can hear this, tell me your frequency." "Lonely heart." "Message received." "I don't know how to find her..." " You don't know my frequency?" " Who is this?" "I recognise that voice, it's you!" "Damn it..." "You're a quick one, aren't you?" "Tell me your name so that I don't have to call you "kindred soul"." " My name's Gilda." " And I'm Lolli." "I'm kidding, my name's Teresa." " What's your name?" " Just Andrea." "But I can change it if you like!" "What's that whistling?" "Are you watching TV?" "No, it's two turtles." "Right, the famous whistling turtles." "They're called Butch and Jenny, they keep me company." "And don't you have anyone better to keep you company?" "Everyone chooses their own company." "Come down and eat, it's getting cold." " I'm coming, Mum." " Want me to bring it up?" " Yes, please." " Are you still here?" " Yes, but I have to go." "Dinner is ready." " What's for dinner?" " Pasta!" " With tomato and basil sauce?" " Yes, just how you like it." " Who are you talking to?" " No one, just... a guy on a boat." "Really?" "At this time of year?" "Eat it before it gets cold, now." "Andrea calling Teresa." "Andrea calling Teresa." "Over." "Andrea calling Teresa." "Andrea calling Teresa, can you hear me?" "Yes, I can hear you." "Hey, how come you always disappear?" " They brought me some pasta." " Ah, then eat, let me know how it is." "Really good." " Want to try?" " Hey, don't tease me." "All I get here is two tins of tuna." "Anyway, I'll let you eat in peace." "But call me when you're done, okay?" "Who says I should call you?" "I do!" "When I get back on dry land I want to meet you  I want to take you out, we can eat pasta together." " Call me, okay?" "Promise?" " I promise." "Ah, how will I call you if I don't have your frequency?" "Andrea?" "Now you're the one disappearing." "What are you doing here?" "Don't even think about it, Ombretta will never let you near her Sissy." "Sissy, get back inside!" " He's been bothering her all night." " What can you do, Ombretta?" "It's love." "Three." "That's the third time you've made me look like a..." "No, it's not possible." "And you say you've never played this before." "I swear." "Really?" "Then I believe you." " Will you give me a rematch?" " If you like." "Are you sure?" "Let's bet on it, though. 10,000." "Let's make it 20." "20... 20,000." "Ready?" "20,000..." "Again?" "No!" "No!" "Take that!" "Okay, that's it!" "Have a good trip, then." "Will you walk me to the train?" "You'll end up missing it again." "The bet." "I haven't given you the money." "You won, after all." "Just... just pay me next time." "Yes." "Yes, I understand he's not there at the hotel." "Can you tell him that Irene called." "A message?" "Tell him that he's a huge asshole." "Irene?" "What's going on?" "Why don't you mind your own business?" "Weren't you supposed to be leaving?" "Why don't you mind your own business?" "Come on, let's go for a drink." "I didn't leave because they cancelled the train." "Your fault." "We're going... will you take us somewhere we can get a drink?" "Fucking weather." "If I knew, I'd have come in a boat." "Do you think this is normal behaviour?" "You have a family, or did you forget?" "You know, as a mother you should be the pin that holds the family together." "You know where I'd shove that pin?" " Will you bring me the same?" " The kitchen is closed." " If you like, I have a cold plate." " Alright, bring me a cold plate." "Bring it to me, please." "Please, you take this." "Mind if I start?" " Hungry, are you?" " I usually eat at 8." " Thank you." " You're welcome." "Rhythms from Kenya." "Where are we, Malindi?" " Coffee?" " Yes." " Sugar?" "One?" "Two?" " Three." " Three?" "The fog is heavy on the Apennines." "Anyway, at the exit near the next toll booth, there's a motel and..." "And what?" "And perhaps we could rest until tomorrow, then drive to Montecarlo." " Sounds like fun." " Ever been to Montecarlo?" " Of course, I go every weekend." " Well, we check the casino out." "Then a quick one, and you can send me home on the train." "Are your brain cells working?" " Where are you going?" " The bathroom, may I?" "Well, I'll call the motel to see if they have any rooms." " I said "rooms", okay?" " Well done, call them." " What, no goodbye?" " Bye." "See you around." "You can even have my autograph." "Happy now?" "Mummy?" "I can't sleep." "Come here." "I was just looking at the photos of when you were small." "And this is my real dad." " Yes." " But I want Alberto to be my dad." " Okay, but why?" " Because love stories always end." "Right, Mummy?" " What are you doing, how did you get in?" " It was open." " You never close that door!" " Done already, so soon?" " Done what?" "He's not here yet." " He isn't?" " It's not the first time he's stood me up, that asshole." "But look, this time I won't let him get away with it!" " I'll kill that guy." " Come on, don't take it so hard." "Yeah, that's easy for you to say." "You already have a kid." "I've always told him." "Give me a kid and then I'll leave you in peace." "But why him?" "There are plenty of guys out there." "I've decided." "If he turns up tonight, I'll tell him that I'm pregnant." " And if he tells you to get an abortion?" " Then I'll report him." "I'm going to check that everything is closed, I don't want the house to flood." "Oh, how wonderful!" "Oh, you really shouldn't have!" "You're such a darling." "They're not from me, you know!" " Don't tell me, they're from my Giulietto." " Of course, who else would they be from?" " Dinner is almost ready." " Such a darling!" "Did you count them?" "If it's not an odd number, they brings bad luck." ""I can't wait to see you."" "What a waste." "He should have sent you diamonds instead." "And what do you call this?" "Look, it's 18 carats!" "Oh, how wonderful!" "My God, how beautiful." "When will I be so lucky?" " There's not even a stone." " What do you mean?" "Gold costs money but stones can be phony, can't they?" "Like this, for example." " It's pretty." " He told me it was emerald, then I had it valued: glass from a bottle." "They look like they're still alive." " I don't like the look of them." " I know, those things scare me." "They're fresh, aren't they?" "Because if not, it's bad for you." "Just one for me, thanks." " How do you eat them?" " With your hands." " First, suck the head." "It's the best part." " Do you really want everyone to hear that?" " Why, is it not polite?" " I wouldn't say so." "Are you calling me uneducated?" "Sorry, but I what's so bad about being uneducated every so often?" "Oh, God!" "Where's my daughter?" "Francesca, go and find her!" "Oh, now you're in trouble!" "What's your mother been feeding you?" "You're a real little monster." " Congratulations!" " May I kiss the bride?" "Three cheers for the bride!" " You're not drinking to the bride?" " It only gives me indigestion." "Antares, looking for contact." "Antares, looking for contact." " Is that you Andrea?" " Who is this?" "Repeat." "Who is this?" "It's me, Teresa." "If you can't talk, it's fine." "Hey, Teresa... no, hold on." "Let's talk." " Were you talking to someone?" " No, it was nothing important." "You don't have to talk to me, you know." "What do you mean?" "I like talking to you." "Perhaps you have someone more interesting to speak to?" "Who do you mean?" "I'm sure you would know." "Hey, if you think there's another girl, I'll tell you right away, there isn't." "Actually, there isn't anymore, if you really want to know." "Okay?" "I'm sorry for you." "I'm not sorry at all." "How about you, do you have a boyfriend?" "Sorry, but what do you care?" "Well, no, nothing." "I was just thinking that, if we meet up, and it turns out I like you..." "And who says I'll like you?" "Well, I can already tell that from your voice." "And what if I'm not your type?" "Impossible." "Actually, I feel like I already know you." "You have a kind voice." "And you must be pretty." "Teresa, are you still there?" "Yes, why do you always ask?" "I'm afraid of losing the signal." "I could hear strange music, I thought it was interference." " It's Schumann." " Sorry, it's who?" "Schumann." "The German right winger?" "And how do you know him?" "You're really ignorant, aren't you?" "And I don't think you're very romantic." "Here you're mistaken, how can you say that?" "Actually, do you know what I was thinking?" "That we were listening to this Schumann together on the boat, the sky is full of stars tonight..." "It doesn't get more romantic than that." "Teresa, have you ever made love on a boat?" "Yes, under the sun." "I hope you're not offended by what I said." "No, I'm not offended." "And anyway, you know, the wind has picked up so I should be in Ponza by tomorrow." "Listen, I've got a great idea." "Take the hydrofoil, come and meet me." "Do you like making fun of me?" "No, I'm being serious." "I want to show you what a real boat trip is like." "Actually, you know what I was really thinking?" "That you're the one making fun of me." "You would never come to Ponza, anyway." "You're still holding on to Mummy's skirt." "I'm not holding on to anyone's skirt." " What's going on?" " Nothing, Mum." " Are you not drinking?" " No, thank you." "Tell me something about you." " What do you do?" " I'm in accounts." " Do they pay you well?" " No, they don't." " Would you rather do something else?" " Well, yes." "Journalism." "Is that so laughable?" "No." "Actually, I should have known, your eyes are full of curiosity." "Is that what you need to be a journalist?" "Once." "Now, all you need is gossip." "Do you know this song?" "It's beautiful." ""Those beautiful eyes of yours, more radiant than the stars..."" ""They are blacker than black, they are like two deep breaths..."" ""Every breath warmer than the last, like a fire has started..."" ""When you feel it in your chest, it gives you no chance of rest."" ""And who could every forget you?" "Eyes that say so much..."" ""Without saying a word." "Without saying a word."" ""Look at me, yes, and stay a while..."" ""All I ask, all I wish, all I know..."" "Hi, Elena." "Is Mrs. Interlenghi around?" "No, I haven't seen her this evening." "Marcello?" "You rascal, you disappeared!" "I had no idea what happened to you." " Still breaking hearts, I see." " Yes, this is Miss..." "Irene." " Luigi Settembrini, an old friend of mine." " You're the old one, speak for yourself!" "He's just 2 months younger than me." "Actually, yes, I have to make a call." "To book a flight for tomorrow morning." "I'll leave you in the capable hands of my old friend, here..." "It would be a pleasure to spend a few moments with such a lovely young maiden." "Yes, and be careful of this Don Juan." ""Look at me, yes, and stay a while..."" ""All I ask, all I wish, all I know..."" " Is this Marcello's drink?" " Have this, I haven't touched it." " That's a shame." " Have you known Marcello for long?" " No." "Then there's still time for you to pick me, instead of him." "Nice, Marcello, isn't he?" "A bit miserable." "He stopped writing." "The only thing he knew." " And he no longer works with the newspaper." "Did he not tell you?" " No." "It's all his last wife's fault." "Horrible woman, she did nothing but nag." "Nothing doing, there's a strike on." "I'll have to take a train tomorrow." " Where's the telephone?" " It's behind the till." "Not bad, eh?" "You've got it bad, this time." " You never stop talking nonsense." " No." "It's past midnight." "I don't know what to tell you." "Perhaps you've gone mad, but that's not for me to judge." "What... what happened to you?" "Changed your mind, now?" "No, I don't want to criticise you." "Perhaps I should criticise myself." "Well done, you understand." "Know what you are?" "A bully." "But now I know what you want." "You want the right to be with me until I'm old and ugly." "But you'll be old before me." "And I don't want to be your nurse." "Shit!" "What the hell's going on?" "Do you want to fight, too?" "The truth, Elena, is that you never know what it is you want." "Yes, you're always at odds with yourself." "Of course I'm at odds." "I'm always made to climb mountains." "And..." "I don't know what the hell to do." "Have you finished being a pain in the ass?" " Do you have some chamomile?" " At least keep it down!" " I can't sleep." " So you have to come and annoy me?" " What are you up to?" " Sit down." " Who are you writing to, Alberto?" " I'm working." "I can't sleep with you like this." " Shall we make some coffee?" " Didn't you want some chamomile?" "Damn, I have coffee on the stove." "Come on, I'll make you some!" "Oh, God..." " It'll be pretty strong." "Better that way, no?" " Do you plan to be up all night?" " I have to be up at half-past six." " Oh, always in a rush." " Do what I do, get up when you feel like it." " Right, you can take Carolina to school." "And you can go to work instead of me." " Oh, God." "Alfonso?" " Doesn't he have the keys?" "I took them back." " How do I get out, now?" " Lock yourself in the bathroom." " Are you crazy, what about Carolina?" "!" " When I distract him, run for it." " Ah, it's the red light district." " Go!" "I thought you weren't coming, as usual." " My train was delayed." " Did you give her a farewell kiss?" " Wave her off with your handkerchief?" " Carla, don't start." "It's not me who's starting, but things are over between us!" "Cut it out, Carla." "And relax." "Didn't we agree that we were just friends." " And the milk?" " What milk?" "Did you bring the milk?" "Why did you come, otherwise?" "!" "Who cares about the milk?" " The usual asshole!" "The usual fucking..." " They didn't bring you any milk." "Enough!" "Now I'm about to lose it!" "I've had enough of your hysterics!" "You can't fool me, stop crying!" "Right, I'm out of here." "Just try and calm down." "No." "No, please..." " I can't do this anymore..." " I'll bring you some milk." "Come here, please..." "I promise I'll be good." "Please." "Alright, be good." "Yes..." "Yes..." "Yes..." "Yes!" "Yes!" "Come on, Patrizio." "Let your hair down for once." "Jesus, Francesca is quite a sight!" " You're enough of a sight yourself!" " Why, does it bother you?" "Of course not, if you're having fun..." "Gabriele is amazing, he and Francesca could easily win a dance contest together." "Come on, let's show them how to dance." " Sorry, I have get up early in the morning." " Do you want to want to ruin Egle's party?" "Come on, Patrizio." "We're going soon, anyway." "And now, Tango!" "Hey, this is my song!" "Who wants to dance with me?" "Me!" "Sorry, Egle, would you look after her for a minute?" " Of course." " Thanks." "Mummy's little girl..." "Hey, the Tango is my specialty." "Let's go." "Egle, you look more like Valentina's mother than that crazy woman over there." " Poor little thing." " My ear hurts." " Where?" " My ear, just here." " Let's take it off" " This..." "Alright, it's too hot in here for me." "I can't go on." "Come on, let's go." " Hey, girls, you should give him a try!" " Patrizio went home." "He must have been jealous." "You're too good with the women." " See, Egle?" "She always seems happier when she's with you." " You're right." "Hey, girls, let's go home." "I have to be up early tomorrow." "Yeah, and the little one is tired." "Come on, let's go." " Egle, thanks for taking her." " Oh, it was nothing." " Well, what are you doing?" " Where do you want me to go?" " I don't have the means." " Then come and sleep at mine." "I have a bed... a spare bed." "As if I'd share a bed with you." "Teresa?" "It's Claudia." "Hey, Claudia?" " Sorry if I woke you up." " No, I wasn't sleeping." "I can't get to sleep myself." "I was listening to an interesting programme about parapsychology." " And you, do you have anything to tell me?" " Should I have something to tell you?" "What happened with "kindred soul"?" " It's over, I cut him off." " But it only just started." " Well, that's not what I wanted to hear." " Claudia, he was telling me a bunch of fibs." "You're always so impulsive." "What did he say to you?" "He wanted me to go to Ponza, to make love under the stars in his boat." "And you told me it was over." "Sounds like you're the one telling fibs." "I can tell, you know." "You've got it really bad!" "No, Claudia, it's not like that." "Hey, I'll call you tomorrow." "That way we can have a proper talk." "Try to get some sleep now." "Anyway, you did the right thing cutting him off." "Let him be the one to contact you, even if you can't wait to talk to him." "Hello?" "Andrea calling Teresa." "Over." "You didn't call me back!" "Why should I have to call you?" "To hear all your fibs again?" "What fibs to you mean?" "Everything I told you is true, I swear." "Don't you believe what I say?" "You didn't even tell me the name of your boat." " Really, didn't I?" " It's called Antares." "How do you know that?" "You said it, when you were looking for a contact..." "That's right, it's named Antares." "Now do you believe me?" " You could tell me anything." " I hope you don't think I stole it?" "That's your business." "Right, I stole it from that asshole father of mine." "He never uses it..." "And boats are like people." "If they don't move, they get sick." "Looks like there's a storm coming." "I bet you sent it for me." "You're so stupid." " Is it dangerous." " No, not really." "I've already lowered the sails and I'm in the cabin, waiting for it to calm down." "I hope it doesn't make me late for that date." " What date?" " The one with my little firecracker in Ponza." "What's wrong, don't you like me calling you a little firecracker?" "Perhaps someone else calls you that." " I don't have anyone else." " Better that way." "I've never liked the idea of stealing someone's girl." "Do you ever stop telling fibs?" "Who knows how many girls you've had." "No, not many, and nothing serious." "But, things seem different with you." "Sorry, but why different?" "It's not that I'm very experienced, but I can tell you're different from the rest." "I don't mean that you're different, just that it seems different with you." "In what way?" "No, never mind." "I can tell you're normal." "Perhaps that's why I like you so much." "Who says I'm normal?" "He's still out there!" "That's enough!" "Alessandro, go and kill him!" " Me?" " Do something!" "Of course you!" "Call the police or something." "I'm going, I'm going..." " Well?" " Everything's fine." "Sissy can get some sleep." " Did you kill him?" " Don't worry, the night watchman scared him off." "Excuse me, the first train to Rome?" "Platform 14." "There are two carriages, the rest will be coupled on afterwards." " It leaves in 3 hours." " Thank you." "Irene?" "Irene?" "Irene?" "What happened to you?" "Drink." "Come on, drink while it's hot." "Come on, drink." "Do you want some more?" "No." "Are you warmer?" " How much do you need?" " Can you help me?" "I've got a flat tire and no jack." "Sorry, but the office is closed." "Thanks, I see that." "I was just asking..." "If you don't need petrol, its best if you move the car." "Make it 20,000." " The tire is flat, do you need a hand?" " I can't find the jack." "If you bring it over to my truck, I'll change the tire for you." "That would be nice." " Want some?" " No, thanks." " Are you not cold?" " No, I'm used to it." "Could I drive behind your truck?" "I'd feel safer that way." "I don't want to kill myself, better wait for the fog to clear." "It should clear in the morning." "I'm staying at the hotel tonight." "I think I'll do the same." "No, I can do it." "If you're calling to tell me off, I'll throw this phone out the window." "Anna?" "Ah, it's you?" "Sorry, I thought it was someone else." "What are you doing?" "What time is it?" "Four in the morning?" "I can't get to sleep." "I wanted to make sure you got there okay." "Are you already in bed?" "Oh, did you find the blanket?" " It's in the cupboard, on the right." " I'm in a motel room." "There was too much fog, I'll try again in the morning." "At least you've got some time to think things over, right?" " Were you asleep?" "Did I wake you?" " How can I sleep with all this on my mind?" "What have you been up to, anyway?" "A night to remember?" "Pretty much." "We found the house flooded and spent 2 hours getting rid of the water." "Arturo is sleeping, poor thing." "That's why I'm talking quietly." "Of course not." "Actually, it was kind of romantic." " Right, you don't understand these things." " Of course I don't." "I'm an idiot." "Do you think it's right that a woman of my age doesn't know what to do?" " At least you have..." " Asdrubale, right?" "I'm coming back tomorrow on the train." "I might get there before you." "Happy?" "That way we can have a nice lunch." "Anna, you're a real friend." "It's a shame that I'm not." "If this is Carla, I'll kill her!" " Cristina!" " I've had enough!" "Cristina!" "Oh God, Cristina... he's dead!" "Cover yourself up." "Who's dead?" "Him, Alfonso!" "Oh God, what shall I do now?" " Calm down." "What happened?" " He's not moving." "Mother of God..." " What could it be, a heart attack?" "Quick, call an ambulance." " Me?" "Please, I don't know what to do!" "Help me!" "Have you checked his pulse?" " How do I do that?" " Not through his ass, that's for sure." " God, Cristina, do something!" " Help me turn him over." " No, don't!" " Afraid I'll see his dick?" " Don't be stupid." "He has a nice ass, though." "He'd make a good gay prostitute." "Don't be such a bitch!" " Bloody hell!" " Didn't you hear him snoring?" " He's been like that for half an hour." " He's just sleeping..." "like a log." " And if he doesn't wake up?" "Get out of it!" " Quite the romantic, your Alfonso." "Go and put something on, you'll catch a cold." "Cover yourself up, it's not a pretty sight." "Sweet dreams." "Poor kitty, they didn't even give you any milk tonight." "I'll take you home." "Shall I bring you lovers breakfast in bed?" "I don't think so." "We once did it five times." "That whore of a wife must have tired him out before he left." ""Om." "Padme hum..."" "Okay, this is the lounge." " Do you like it?" " Seems a bit empty." "Are you stupid?" "It's missing all the furniture." "Here there will be two sideboards, black, varnished wood..." "The television, video, stereo and that will go over there." " All black?" " Yeah, the architect said it's in this year." "Here there will be two armchairs like this." "Try it, see how comfortable it is." "Jesus Christ!" "It's just a plush cat." "This will go over here, on the TV." " Black on black." " More black?" " Yeah." "Make yourself comfortable, I'm going to get changed." "It's so hot in here, they must have turned on the heating already." "Can I get you some water?" "That's all I have in the fridge." " No thanks, I'm fine." " Are you sure?" "Hey, you want to sleep here?" "It's a little short, but comfortable." "If you want I'll get you a blanket." "Are you not hot?" "Take this jacket off." "You looked really cool tonight." "What's wrong?" " Are you sure you want to get married?" " So that's what you're bothered about." " Just to get divorced later?" " Don't!" " You could be together without..." " Right!" "So when he dies I get nothing." " Men are nothing but pigs." " Yes, but at least he has a Mercedes." "It was cute of you to buy me these." "Did you see that I'm wearing them?" "I don't believe in bad luck." "They're pretty, you have good taste." "Gabriele, what are you doing?" "Are you crazy?" "!" "Antares here, please respond!" "Please respond, it's urgent!" "Andrea, what's going on?" "The engine is busted, the rudder has failed and the boat is sinking!" "What can I do?" "Call your house?" "What are you saying?" "!" "Call 26-51-3N!" "It doesn't work for me!" "Channel 35!" "Tell them it's an emergency!" "Hurry up, the boat is going down!" "26-51-3N, please respond!" "26-51-3N, please respond!" " Andrea?" "Andrea, are you there?" " What did they say?" "I tried but nobody is answering!" "They must be listening, try again!" "Oh, Jesus Christ!" "Help me!" "Hello?" "Hello, please answer!" "Antares is going down!" "Respond!" "Andrea?" "Andrea, are you there?" "Andrea?" "Andrea, answer me!" "Be quiet." "Quite, or you'll wake Ombretta." "I'm going to be in for it tomorrow." "Hurry up, get out of here!" "One of these days I'll do the same." " What's going on?" " No, nothing." "They turned the electricity on." "Soon enough it'll be warm in here." " Have we left?" " No." "It'll be another hour, I think." "Looking for your bag?" "They must have stolen it." "Did you have a ticket, too?" "Don't worry, I'll give you the money." "The fuck was free." "Not bad." "You did give me nice eyes, Mum." "And the rest isn't bad either." "Are you crazy?" "I wanted to say goodbye, the door was open." "Get out, or I'll scream!" "Are you wearing red socks?" "Daddy Alberto likes them." "Says they're pretty." "Come on, it's late." "Put this on." " Are you happy to be seeing Daddy Alberto?" " Yes, you're the one who isn't." " What are you doing up at this time?" " Well, I wasn't sleeping." " What about Alfonso?" " He left." " So he's still alive." "Of course." "He took a bath, even put on some of my perfume." "That way he'll seduce his boss." " How did it go?" " Good, we decided not to see each other any more." " Yeah, until next time." " Oh, the folder!" "Stay with Aunt Carla." " She's so forgetful, your mother." " You don't have to put up with her." "Did I tell you they offered me the position of tour guide at Lourdes?" " Right, so you can kill tourists." " No, how come?" "It could be a really great experience." "You could always ask Bernadette to cast one of her spells." "That's right, I could ask her to help Alfonso get me pregnant." "I've decided, I'm coming to live with you." " Why don't you two get married?" " Right, I'm sure the Pope will love that!" " What are you doing?" " Is it almost finished?" " What?" " The tunnel." " Are you really afraid?" " I get... claustrophobic." "You really are just a kid." "Alright, it's finished." "Why don't you come with me?" "You can be my witness." " Priscilla couldn't make it." " Are you crazy?" "What if he guesses we made love?" "Will you tell him?" "Why should I tell him?" "And make him suffer over nothing." "Was it nothing to you?" "It's between the two of us." "No one else needs to know." " So, it stays a secret?" " Do you want me to broadcast it?" " So do you love me?" " Yes, otherwise I wouldn't have done it." "And so what?" "We both cheated, me on Ginetto and you on Patrizio." "I'm stopping to get petrol, okay?" "Egle, tell me something." "Do you love Ginetto more than me?" "What a thing to ask!" "He's my husband!" "You're my darling." "Teresa, are you already up?" "I hope you haven't been awake until now!" " No, Mum." " Cut it out, or I'll throw that contraption in the bin." "It's becoming an obsession!" "I'm leaving for Mass, then I'll make you some breakfast." "I'll do it myself." "Coast guard, are you there?" "Yes, we are here." "Who is this?" "I'm the person who called in the sinking boat close to Ponza." "It was located by a patrol boat." "Is he okay?" "He was transferred to Nisida hospital." "I think so, yes." "Just a case of frostbite." "He'll be at Nisida hospital if they haven't already put him in jail." "Not a good night, by the sound of it." "He also lost his load of cigarettes." "Are you up already?" "Did I wake you up?" "What time is it?" "It's already seven." "Come on, start singing." "Yes, but..." "I don't know." "In an hour, perhaps." "I'll call you later, okay?" "Excuse me." "Irene!" "Irene!" "Irene!" "Irene." "I didn't mean to offend you." "Why should I be offended?" "Because you didn't pay me enough?" "Don't you get it?" "I'm a drug addict in search of a hit, or a whore in search of customers." "Isn't that what you thought?" "Irene, what can I do for you?" "You men, you always think it's love at first sight." "December 22nd, the sun rises at 8:05 after..." "A LONG LONG LONG NIGHT OF LOVE"