"'A Life Lasting A Day'" " What is it?" " I need to talk to you." "George is in trouble again." "Financial contracts." "There's a warrant out for him for passing bogus checks." "He also participated in an orgy with his friends..." "They went too far and the elderly owner of a hotel is dead." " Where do I fit in?" " You have to help him." " You're the only one who can save him." " Me!" "It's always me!" "All me!" "Always above the law." "And sometimes God." "I'm fed up." "You've worn my patience." "Okay, tell George this is the last time I'll help him." "You have to leave for Rome immediately." "Get my jet ready." " What is it about?" " I'll explain later." "Talk to my lawyer." "I want this settled by tonight." " Brigadier." " Welcome back." " All in order." " Thanks." "Andrea!" "Welcome back." "Beautiful Irene!" "Here I am!" "See, I came back!" " Fine." " It's great to see you again." "I brought you a pipe from the Orient, one that never wears out!" "Do you like it?" " You're looking good!" " Unfortunately..." " What is it?" " Hilde isn't with us any more." "She's dead." " When did it happen?" " Three days ago, suddenly, at night." "A heart attack." "Poor lady, she hadn't been feeling well all month." "She was always asking me;" ""When is Andrea coming back?"" "Why didn't you write?" "She loved you like a son." "It arrived this morning." "You open it, it's from overseas and I won't be able to read it." "Did you know Hilde had a niece?" "It says she's arriving on the 22nd." "When is the 22nd?" "The 22nd?" "That's tomorrow!" " All taken care of." " How much is it going to cost?" "20,000" " Excuse me, are you Anne Anderson?" " Yes." "I'm Hilde Anderson's niece." "Did you send this letter?" "Yes, I sent it." "My Italian isn't very good, I'm sorry!" "My name's Andrea." "Andrea Lispoli." "I was very close to your aunt." "I live in her hotel, I'm a sailor." "Come, I'll take you." " Good trip?" " Yes." "What have you done?" "It looks like a hearse!" "You're kidding!" "Look at all the pretty colours!" " Get in." " Nice flowers!" " You like them?" " A lot!" "Go." "You see?" "These are all greenhouses growing flowers." "Yes, I know." "The closed ones are for roses... and those open ones for carnations." "The kid knows everything!" " Do you want to go the cemetery first?" " No." " We're going right past it." " No, I'd rather go alone." "The hotel isn't very big." "Your aunt complained it didn't bring in enough money." "I know." "Why did she want to stop now?" " Andrea, she's crazy." " No, she's a bit strange." " She's Nordic." " Then she's Nordic and crazy!" "I know all about Nordic women." "Wait here a minute." "No, put it back on." "It's getting cold now." " Can I be honest with you?" " Sure." "I'm all alone." "I don't have a mother, or a father." "I want to stay here." " Will you help me?" " Yes, but how?" "Doing the same things you did for my poor aunt." "No, I wouldn't advise it." "It's no job for you." " Why don't you call me Anna?" " It's a hard job, Anna." "Too much responsibility." "The guests who stay in the hotel aren't always nice people." "I'm used to it." " My guests are more bored than usual." " That's upsetting." "Try something original." "Exciting!" " That won't be easy." " Don't complain." "It's what you're paid for." " Well?" " Nothing." "There's no work at the port." "They're saying maybe in two months." "And you keep trying." "There are other ways to make money." "Listen to me, you've got a clean sheet." "There's a load of contraband cigarettes for Marseille." " You want to do it?" " No." "You know I won't get my hands dirty with that stuff." "You know where to find me if you change your mind." "There's no work at the port." "He won't hold out for long." " Is everything ready at the hotel?" " Yes." " Trustworthy people?" " Very trustworthy!" "Keep an eye on the girl." "Some wine." "Goodbye." "I'll be back in two days." "Goodbye." " Goodnight." " Goodnight." "Giovanni, go and close the front door." "It's late." "Scream and I'll kill you!" "You must hurry to the clinic." "Anna is sick." "I went to close the door and she jumped out of the window, I don't know why!" "They took her to the Santa Rita Clinic." "Can you tell me which room Anne Anderson is recovering in?" "Third floor, orthopaedic ward." "That way." "Excuse me, we're looking for a foreign woman, Anna Anderson." " Are you relatives?" " No, friends, she's alone here." "It's nothing serious." "A small wrist fracture." "Luckily she landed on sand." " Can we see her?" " Not tonight, she's still in shock." "Come back tomorrow." "You can talk to her doctor." "I'm sorry, just some information." "Do you know if any relatives will be visiting the patient?" "I don't know." "Why?" "For the administration." "You understand." "Yes, I understand." "Well if it's for the expenses..." "I'll take care of it." "We're almost there." "He's looking for money everywhere." " And the girl?" " She'll be out in a couple of days." "My men did a good job." "Pay them." "It's two million." "What about the doctor?" "Don't worry, he's a friend." "Damn it!" "We're getting soaked here!" "Andrea, listen to me for once!" "Look, I know all about women." "Listen to me!" "Wait, I might remember where she lives." "Look at that, we're soaked again." "It might be over there." " I'm leaving." " No, don't you get it?" "Over there!" "I'll take you." "Don't complain." "You asked for this!" " She lives here." " Are you sure?" "Of course!" " Well?" "Aren't you coming?" " No, you're crazy!" "She already tricked me once!" "She knows me!" "And be careful." "What do you want?" "I need some cash." "Sit down." " Smoke?" " No." "Do you like it?" "Yes." "How much will you give me?" "How much do you need?" "Whatever it's worth." "Let's say... $300" "Come closer." "First you have to make love to me!" "Let go." "Stop." "What have you done?" "Got someone pregnant?" "There's a girl who's sick." "A friend of mine." "And you want to play the hero and save her life." "You're an idiot." "She isn't really sick." "It isn't true." "This gentleman is authorised to see the patient." "I shouldn't have left you alone." "Forgive me." "Take me away from here." "The doctor said you'll be able to leave soon." "Please get my bag." "It's over there." " This one?" " Yes." "Open it." "You'll find 70,000 lira." "It's everything I have." "Do you think it's enough?" "No." "But don't worry..." "You need to rest." "I'll take care of it." "Why?" "I care about you." "Thank you." "You don't need to stay in the hotel." "I'll take you to my grandmother." "You'll like her." "I don't want to go back to Sweden." "Who said you had to go back to Sweden?" " What will I do?" " Perhaps you didn't get it..." " I'll take you to my grandmother." " And then?" " And then?" " Then we'll see." "Bye." "I'll be back tomorrow." "Andrea, there's a call for you." "Hello?" "Yes, speaking." "Good morning, doctor!" "No." "No, she doesn't know anyone here." "Sure, I understand." "I'm on my way." "The girl in room 215 is ready to be discharged." "Unfortunately it's the sad reality." "You must be strong." "These are the cardiology scans which confirm my initial suspicions." "Is it very serious?" "It depends." "But I can tell you that she'll need an operation." "It's the only hope we have of saving her." "We're talking about very delicate open-heart surgery." "It will require specialist equipment." "I know what you're thinking..." "And I must be honest with you, it's going to be expensive." "I'm sorry." "For my part, I'll make sure the costs are reduced to a minimum." "Come, come..." "Try to keep her distracted whenever possible." "And come and see me when you've made a decision." " Grandma!" " Andrea!" " How are you?" " I'm fine!" "This is Anna." " Welcome." " Thank you." " Come in." " I'd like to show her the village first." " Do you mind?" " No, go on!" " Why does your grandmother live here?" " All her memories are here." "Just think, she was the only one to survive the earthquake." "Poets and painters from all over the world live here now." "A painter friend of mine lives here." " Do you like it?" " It's incredible!" "Really." "I'm glad you brought me here." "Thank you." " Is something wrong?" " No." "Why?" " You look sad." " Relax, I'm just tired." "When you're completely cured..." "Would you like to live here, in this village... with me?" "Andrea, don't fool yourself." "You know my heart is weak..." "That there's little chance of me recovering." " We can talk here." " Andrea says you have a job for him." " Not interested." " He'll do whatever you want." "But he wants an advance." " Has he killed someone?" " Don't joke." "Come on, help him." " How much does he need?" " I don't know..." "A lot, talk to him." "They're waiting for you." "I warn you they're my friends." "They don't mess around." "To them it's a game... but this could change your life." "You okay with that?" "Yes." "Come with me." "You look bored." "Can I give you a brilliant idea?" "Let's burn down the house." "You're so stupid." "I'd like to have a life." "I want to buy myself a life!" "Gentlemen, the meeting is over." "I'll see you tonight." "You wait here." "Come on." "Go on." "Sit down." "Sit down." "Do you know why you're here?" "Good, now I'll tell you the details." "You'll have to cross the city, from the hills to the port... between sunset and dawn." "You can choose the route." "Five times, each one of us... or someone on our behalf... will try to kill you." "That's how we like to pass the time." "For this innocent game of ours you'll get..." " How much are we giving him?" " 50,000" "That's too much!" "$30,000" "That's almost 18 million lira." "If you can make it to the end alive." "Okay." "These are the weapons and tools we'll use to make sure we don't lose our money." "A high precision rifle." "Old style, but it's reliable." "A knife." "A car or a bus, or something similar." "A knuckleduster." "And, in case it gets cold at night..." "Some fire." "You..." "You'll get grey hairs." "For us it will be an exciting night." "Good luck." "When do you leave?" "Tomorrow." "When will you return?" "Straight away." "I'll only be gone a day." "You're leaving me... and that makes me sad." "Andrea, I'm telling you, don't go, it's crazy!" "Those people don't mess around." "They're ruthless." "I know it's the way of the world and the rich always steal from the poor... but this time they're playing you, don't you get it?" "It isn't right." "Think about it." "Don't be a fool!" "Get your hands off me." "You don't understand." "You've never been in love." "Go now." "Are you blind?" "Who gave you a license?" "Go on." "I'll see you tomorrow." "Yes?" "Hold on." "Yes?" " I'll be ready soon." " The first two attempts failed." "It's up to you now." " As soon as it gets dark." " Okay." "Send a car over immediately." "Michele." "Taxi." "Where are we going, sir?" "Thanks..." "It doesn't matter." " Are you badly injured?" " No, it's my fault." "Is there anything I can do?" "Take you to the hospital?" "No, it doesn't matter." "Can you do me a favour?" " Whatever you need." " I need to get to the port." " Can you give me a ride?" " Hold on a second." "The gentleman wants a ride." "Can we?" " Sure." " Please." "You must forgive my driver for what just happened." "It's nothing." "Let's go." "You're very nervous." "Perhaps you're not well." "No..." "Worried?" "A little tired." "I haven't slept since yesterday." "I advise you to rest." "If you like..." "You can use my apartment." "It isn't far, and it's certainly quiet." "You won't regret it." "Where is this apartment?" "Yes, yes..." "They're here." " Tell Nello to be ready in an hour." " Where?" " Near the pine forest." " Okay." " Would you like something to drink?" " Yes, thanks." "Where are you?" "Anyone around?" "Is anyone there?" "I missed the bus." "I think it's the last one..." " Can you give me a ride?" " What happened to you?" " It's nothing, I fell over." " Where are you heading?" " The city." " Okay, get in." " We can take you him if you like." " Don't worry, here will do." " What do you think?" " He's a strange one, let's stick around." "I'm looking for a woman with blonde hair, have you seen her come in?" "We get a lot of blondes in here, but you're welcome to look around." "You had guts and luck." "I would never have believed it." "It's all there." "Hold on." "You're a poor fool." "I wouldn't have done that for any woman in the world." "Least of all for a whore." "Anne Anderson." "Your Anna... is the woman who gave you this money." "She's also one of us." "She used you." "And now relax, and forget about it." "It isn't true!" "Say it isn't true, bastard!" "Ask her, if you don't believe me." "You don't have anything to say to me?" "What would be the point?" "Get out!" "Don't let it get to you." "You'll get over it." "Get out!" "Take me away with you." "Don't breathe a word of this to anyone."