The film that thrilled critics, audiences and the Jury
at the 45th Cannes Film Festival
Winner of the Grand Prize of the Jury
Prize of the Ecumenical Jury
ltalian National Syndicate of Film Journalists Prizes
Best Film Best Actor, Enrico Lo Verso
Golden Globe Awards by the ltalian Foreign Press 1992
Best Film and Director, Gianni Amelio
Best Actor, Enrico Lo Verso
What are you looking at?
Are you not going out to play with your friends?
Do you want to look like a softy?
Have you become a girl?
Rosetta, what are you doing, darling?
Come on, hurry up, darling
Still here?
Take this money and go buy yourself an ice cream
Come on, take it
Hi, Luciano
Hi, Rosetta
...ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen
O Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here...
...ever this day be at my side...
...to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen
O Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here...
...ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen...
What are you doing? l'm a relative of the girl!
- What are they going to do to me? - Nothing, don't worry
the stolen children
Criaco isn't here yet
The train is about to leave, what do you want me to do?
Did you tell him exactly which platform to go to and so on?
Knowing him, he could get on the wrong train
They're fine, they're sitting down
They're nearby, l can see them
l don't know... lt's Thursday today, isn't it?
Doesn't he go to those evening classes?
- Maybe he's late because... - Grignani!
He's here. OK, thanks
Criaco, you're mad!
- l had forgotten my book - Yeah, right
At least l can revise on the train
l had everything under control
l don't understand why you got changed
l'm following the rules
Children get scared when they see a uniform
Actually, you should get changed as well
And maybe you should change your face too
How come they're not with a social worker?
l don't know
What other people don't want to do, the carabinieri have to do
How old is the girl? 11?
Yes, she's 11. And she has already been a prostitute for two years
ls perfume part of the rules too?
- l have to ask you a favour - What is it?
Are you a friend?
A colleague
l have something else very urgent to do
You'll take the children to Civitavecchia. l'm getting off in Bologna
Are you mad?
Tomorrow morning when you get to Civitavecchia...
...take the kids to the institution and call me on that number. Don't lose it!
lf you can't reach me on that number, leave a message...
...and we'll meet up here at the station
- Where? - Near the commemorative plaque
- Are you sure that... - Don't worry
Just go inside and have a good night's sleep. Have a safe journey
But take off the uniform, please
You're a real friend. Thank you
Make sure you call me. Bye!
Have a safe journey. Bye!
l've got some sandwiches for you too. Are you hungry?
What's in it?
Cheese and salami
l don't like it
l would have preferred a bottle of water
Where did the other policeman go? Did you have a fight?
He's not a policeman
He's a carabiniere
- lt's the same thing - No, it isn't
ls that where you keep your gun?
Why do you want to know?
You'd better try and get some sleep
MlLAN JUVENlLE COURT
MlLAN ClTY COUNClL
- Have we arrived? - lsn't that obvious?
- l'm hungry - We'll grab something to eat
l want this one with whipped cream, a Cappuccino and a Coke
Do you want anything?
l'm talking to you. Where are you going?
- What's wrong with your brother? - He never eats
He lives off air
Why don't you ask him if he wants something?
1,000 lire
A cappuccino, a croissant, a Coke...
...a coffee and a sandwich
l have to go to this institution
ls it far, or can l get there on foot?
Did you buy it yourself?
And with what money?
Mum said l should keep the money
Because you're an idiot
And you're also sick
Hey, what are you doing? Stop it!
You, stay here!
What's got to you two?
You have to behave when you're with me
Behave!
You can't behave like that with me
Why are you crying now?
He hurt my eye
What do you mean, he hurt you?
Let me see
Are you two out of your mind?
lt's nothing
Are they going to put us in the same room in the institution?
l don't know. Calm down, it's nothing
He'd be able to kill me
Come on, don't be silly
Behave. l have to take you there in one piece, OK?
Are you a relative?
- l'm the carabiniere who took them here - Oh, yeah
Why are you not wearing your uniform?
Do they do excursions here?
Go in and wait there. You, follow me
You have the kids. Can l go now?
lt's not that simple. Follow me
There's the same pong as in the hospital
Remember when mum had her appendix removed?
Remember?
Are you prepared to take responsibility?
Well, l am not
We don't even have a doctor's certificate
How can l put this girl together with the others?
l know this because l've been here for many years, but it's not possible
The girl needs special assistance
Somebody who can look after her
l don't know who made this mistake. Believe me, l'm not involved
What are you doing here? Go and wait with your sister
Let me make a phone call and see if...
l also think that they'd feel out of place here
l've read in the documents that they come from Sicily, like myself
The children can't stay here, that's for sure
lt's for their own and everyone else's good
''Life...
...''is a gift...
...''and must be lived as such''
- Do you follow me? - Yes
''lt has to be discovered...
...''and to be fulfilled''
Full stop
''To give up...
Comma
...''to live...
...''by the day...
...''without a master plan''
Comma
l've seen a little fishy
lt's all cold and shivery
lt has to go to the fish hospital
But there's no space
One, two, three, in here you can't be
l've seen a little fishy
lt's all cold and shivery
lt has to go to the fish hospital
But there's no space
One, two, three, in here you can't be
Are you a boy or a girl?
A girl
Where's your brother?
l'm not his guardian
What are you doing?
l'm fed up of staying here
When are they going to give me my room? l need to wash myself
They're getting it ready
ls it a single room?
Yes
- l've told them about it - And l'm hungry
They'll take you to the canteen later
- l have to go, though - Go, then
l might come back later
To check if you've been good
See you, then
Don't let them catch you doing that
They won't take them, do you understand?
What do you mean, who? The children!
They're saying that the doctor's certificate is missing
lt's just an excuse. Basically, they don't want the girl
l'll have to take them somewhere else
What do you mean, ''it doesn't make any difference''?
lf you'd been here, we could have gone to the Headquarters to investigate
What can l do on my own?
From a public phone, in Civitavecchia
l don't even know where to spend the night
Yeah, right. l don't have much money
Listen, you can't do anything from Bologna
Take a train tomorrow morning and come here
lf anything happens, you'll be in more trouble than me
Do whatever you want
Come on, children. Go to your classrooms!
Come on, in the classroom
Come on, no shouting!
ln your classrooms!
Do you know what they teach you here?
To become a nun
Put it in your pocket. She can't see, anyway
OK, l'll keep it for you
l wonder where they'll take us
l don't know. As long as we leave, l don't care
- Why didn't they take us? - lt's because of me
We don't belong here. This place is for orphans
- They're here - Thanks
So, are you ready?
Let's go
Did you understand?
We have to leave
They didn't give me a single room
They put me with a nun who snored
l haven't slept at all
Neither have l
- ls that St Peter's Basilica? - Yes
- lgnorant, that's not St Peter's - ls it not?
lt's much bigger than that. Have you ever seen it on TV?
Hurry up
- Do we have to catch another train? - Yes
Where are we going?
l have to take you to Sicily
Sicily...That's where we were born
Good
Why don't you carry my luggage?
Are you tired?
Wait here
l'm going to buy you something
Keep an eye on the luggage!
- How far is the station? - Which station?
- The railway station - Termini station?
lt's just around the corner
Can l have two orangeades and two sandwiches?
Who can spot this one and this other one?
Volo. Let's see who can fool me
This is the last round. Nobody wins
- Let's see. Very good - l said, this one
Let's turn them both around. This is the winning card
- Move over, kid - Let's see who can fool me
Last round, then we go home
Eat something
What were you doing over there? Do you have money to waste?
They should be locked up
Why, what are they doing wrong?
They're worse than thieves. Criminals
- They should be wiped out - You don't understand anything
Do you think you do?
Come on, hurry up
Quick
Hurry up
Wait, let me help you
You, hurry up, or we'll miss the train
Hurry up. We have a train to catch and l need to buy the tickets
Why me?
What's wrong with you? Hurry up!
Wait
Wait a minute. What's wrong?
Are you not feeling well?
What's wrong with your brother?
Do you feel sick? ls it stomach ache?
- Are you out of breath? Get up - Wait
- Give him this and he'll feel better - What do l do with this?
ls your brother ill?
What's wrong with your brother?
Come on, breathe
Breathe
Good. Good boy
We're going to catch the train and everything will be fine
The train's not good for him
He needs to rest and sleep
Damn it!
Didn't you tell them? How many times do l have to tell you?
What am l going to do now?
lt's midnight...
- Who are you? - Scavello Rosetta
They're taking us to the institution
The carabiniere's there, my brother's sleeping
Hey, what are you doing there?
Don't you know that's my bed?
lt's OK, you can stay
- Are you not feeling well? What is it? - Asthma
- What? - Asthma
Asthma? So, you can't breathe?
And they brought you here?
ln here, it's better if you can't breathe
l support lnter
lnter? Then you deserve to suffer
Everything OK?
Everything OK
- Did you kidnap those two? - l'll explain to you later
l want to sleep in my bed tonight, right?
Very nice. Does it bother him that l'm here?
You're always welcome in my house
lf it wasn't for you, l wouldn't have known where to take these two
What are you going to do now?
l don't know
They need a social worker, not me. This is a woman's job
l'd wash my hands of it
Call the Headquarters, let them deal with it
Then l'd be in real trouble
Do you like my radio?
Do you have one?
l've left it at home
- Do you like singers? - Yes
- What about Bruce? - No
- And Ramazzotti? - No
Do you like Vasco Rossi?
My favourite singer is Nino D'Angelo
Really, Nino D'Angelo?
Are those tapes yours?
Can you give me one?
Come and choose what you want
Come on
Don't waste time. Hurry up
You were in such a rush, and now we have to wait
So, here are some sandwiches, an orangeade...
...and some cookies
Do you want to eat?
lf you fancy them, they're here
- You haven't eaten anything all day - l need to go to the toilet
Sit down and don't move. You'll go to the toilet later
You got me really worried today
Do you know why you're ill?
Because you hardly eat anything
You must eat
Or else you'll always be ill
On the other hand, if you eat, you grow strong...
...and you won't have these problems any more
And if somebody bigger than you is annoying you...
...you can punch them and get rid of them
Damn it, your sister! Wait there
- Rosetta - lt's busy
Hurry up
- Did you know what's written here? - Are you done?
- Let's go - l have to brush my teeth
- You can do it on the train - lt's wobbly on the train
What are you looking at?
This is the ladies' toilet, you can't stay here
lf they see you...
What? Who are you referring to?
Go on, brush your teeth
See how straight my teeth are?
They weren't straight to begin with
But then my mum bought me braces
She paid more than a million lire for it
Do you know what people tell me when they see me now?
''What a beautiful mouth you have''
Who tells you this sort of stuff? l didn't tell you that
lf your mum hadn't bothered with all this nonsense, you wouldn't be here now
Where are you going? The waiting room is on the other side
Stop! What did l do to you?
Leave me alone! l don't even know you!
Calm down. Stop it
Calm down. Let's go and sit in the waiting room with your brother
- We'll catch the train and... - Get off me
- Calm down - Don't touch me!
Wake up. The train's coming
Are you OK? Have you cooled off?
When we get there...
...l'm going to tell them what you did to me
What did l do?
l know
What do you know?
l'll tell them that you've touched me
Who do you think you're dealing with?
Behave, or else...
Slap me. The more marks you leave, the worse it will be for you
l'm thirsty
Did you buy some water?
- Yes - Where is it?
lt's finished
Have you finished the cookies too?
l don't know. lf there are any left, they should be in the suitcase
Can l take them?
Yes
Why are you not taking them? l've said you can
How long until we get there?
Another four or five hours
We also have to change trains
After this trip, are you going back to Milan?
Yes
They've sent you on a useless trip
lf they didn't want me in that institution...
...they won't want me in this one either
Nobody wants me
We're closed, there's a private party. You have to leave
Raffaele, don't you recognize me?
You're the one who's grown up, not me
- Uncle Antonio! - Where's mum?
Over there. Where's your uniform?
This is my uniform
Are you all right? My dear!
l wasn't expecting you
Today there's a First Communion
This is my brother
- Nice to meet you - Nicola, look who's here
Have you had your First Communion today?
Did you study the prayer book?
- Who created us? - God created us
Who's God?
God is a perfect Being, Creator and Lord of Heaven and Earth
But you don't know the Prayer to the Guardian Angel
You haven't had your First Communion
When we arrive to the institution, l'll tell them
Or else you'll go to hell
Now we can fit up to 300 people here -...
...weddings, Confirmations, Christenings...
- Who are these kids? Your colleague's? - No
They're my sergeant's kids. Say hi to my sister
- How old are they? - She's 11 and he's nine
l'll take you upstairs so you can freshen up, OK?
- Have you been to Calabria before? - No, this is their first time
l picked them up in Milan and l'm taking them back to Sicily
They were visiting their dad
Sorry we have to go through the kitchen, but this is the only way through
Now you'll see it for the first time. This is my brother!
He's come from Milan, he's a carabiniere
Good morning, Madam. Good morning
Good morning, Madam
Carmelo, you work here too? When l come back downstairs we'll have a chat
Don't look at this place, there's lots of stuff in the way
The house isn't finished yet
l never let anyone up here, l'm too ashamed
l'm not a stranger
lf only you'd told me, l'd have got organized
We would have made a better impression on them
What is she going to tell her dad about our house?
We had to spend all our money on the restaurant...
...and now this looks like a bivouac
lt's worse than a refugee camp!
But step by step, l'll make this house as l want it
Then we'll work upstairs, so that when you get married you'll have a house
Just a minute, l'll give you some towels. Where did l put them?
You know, l've bought some furniture. l've chosen it
l've given a deposit. When l pay everything off, they'll deliver it
Where did l put the towels? Ah, maybe in here
Lucky you had to escort the sergeant's kids, otherwise l wouldn't have seen you
You're staying tonight, aren't you?
The kids can sleep at Mr Papaleo's house
He's got such a gorgeous villa now
You can go to Aunt Concetta's. She's always asking me about you
How's grandma?
Well, you know, she's 80... She's driving everyone mad
She's now got it into her head that we're stealing her pension
When they get to that stage, it's better if the Lord takes them
Here are some towels so you can freshen up
This is the bathroom
lf you can manage...
lt's clean. lf only you'd told me in advance!
Stop worrying. They're family, l told you
lf you need me, give me a shout
- Why did you lie to her? - What do you mean?
You told her that l am a sergeant's daughter
Sergeants are very important
How am l going to do? You can see through
Don't worry. l'm going and l'll close the door behind me. Bye
What are you doing? You wanted to be somewhere cool?
Are you taking a rest?
We've done the right thing by coming here, haven't we?
We can freshen up, have a bite...
l bet you're hungry
l'm thinking about settling here
lt's so nice. You have both the sea and the mountains
My village's over there
Everyone has left though
They've either migrated or moved along the coastline
When l was your age, l used to walk here everyday to go for a swim
Can you swim?
There she is
Listen, l'd better go
Come downstairs later and we'll have some food
Grandma
Hi! l didn't recognize you. How are you?
- Give me a hug - How are you?
l'm not well at all. l'm almost completely deaf
- How are you? - l feel tired
- What do you mean, you're tired? - l'm working
What about you?
Come on, let's sit down
Let's sit down then
How are you?
So and so. l can barely stand
- What do you mean? - l feel tired, Antonio
- You look so pale. Do you eat? - l'm not pale
l eat, don't worry
There's a lot of traffic around here
But at least you have your plants... the daisies
l like flowers
That's how it is, Antonio... But tell me about you
There's no much to say. l work for the paramilitary police
So, l have to wear a uniform. l'm always dressed in black
l lead an honest life, the way you always taught me to
Well done. Good for you. You have a good position
You're always working
l always work. l like it
Stay still. Look here
Very good. Smile, kids. Stay still
Here we go. Once more. Very good
OK, thanks
How come l've never seen you around?
l live in Milan. l only come here once or twice a year
l was working in Rome before
Can l go to the kids table?
Of course. Go and have fun. Play together
Stay with them
These kids are really well-mannered
You're young but you'd make a good father
- Are you sure they're not your kids? - Yeah, they are
And l've got another four in Milan
You keep joking about these things
Such a handsome guy like you... You should settle down
He doesn't seem to be interested in women
What do you know? One day l'll surprise her
Maybe he's with a divorcée...
...and those are her kids
Anything is possible
Why are you always looking at them? Are you scared they'll run away?
Can you plait my hair? Have you passed your exams?
Yes, with good grades
- Where do you come from? - Rome
l've been to St Peter's. l've also seen the Pope
But that girl...
She looks familiar. l think l know her
Eat
A local doctor - l can't tell you the name or he might get arrested -...
...helped many people get disability pension
He helped out a lot of people
Then the Communists went out into the streets to protest that this was illegal
ls hunger legal, then?
- The law must be respected - The law!
What about all the things that happen in every political party?
Jesus, always talking about politics! l'd better go
Your colleagues should come here every other day...
...to seal up places. They call it unauthorized building
As if somebody that has a piece of land and wants to build a house...
Unauthorized building is a crime
What do you mean? lf we'd followed the law, we wouldn't even have a house
- Luckily somebody helped us out - l don't want to know these things
lf you don't know what's going on, l'll tell you
Of course he knows
But when somebody does his job, things are seen in a different way
The truth is that when someone goes away...
...he forgets things
He forgets them completely
This is my nephew. This is Antonio
This is my old house
Look how nice he is
And this is Antonio when he was little
He was five years old
This is the life line
This is the fortune line
This is the evil eye line
This is the intelligence line
And this is the love line
No, you stay here
So, you were in Milan to see your dad
Yes
- Because your dad works in Milan - Yes
- That's why, then... - Exactly. l know that you loved him...
And where do you live?
ln a town with my mum
- So, your parents are divorced? - No
- l'd do anything... - Good...
And when they hold a competition, l'll take part...
And what does your mum do?
She's a teacher
Who told you to tell these lies?
Your mum is in prison
l'm sorry
l knew l had seen her before
She's in the papers
What's going on?
SHE'S ONLY ELEVEN BUT HER MOTHER MADE HER PROSTlTUTE
Rosetta! What are you doing?
Come back inside. What did she tell you? She's an idiot
Don't listen to her. That's my house, l'm the one who has the last say
l'm going to throw her out
Come on. l'm going to tell her to apologize to you
You were having fun with your friends
Let's go back inside and show them who's stronger
Come on, it's nothing
Don't listen to that stuff
Let's leave this place
Take us away
When are we going to get there?
You can talk then
You have some voice left
- When are we going to get there? - When it's the right time
My sister is going to fool you
lf she wants, she can start crying, and fool anyone
You better shut up
Don't you ever cry?
What for? l haven't done anything
Rosetta didn't do anything either
None of this is your fault. You're only kids
Where's your dad?
Clever man
First he makes kids, then he disappears
Have you met him?
When l was young, he used to live with us. Then he left
When l turn 15, l'm going to visit him
- So we can travel around - What about your sister?
l don't care about her
What's the matter with you?
You have to love each other
You have to look after her, or who else is going to help you?
Come on in
Come in
Would you like to be woken up tomorrow?
No, thanks. Goodnight
You can rest now. You look exhausted
Keep the water, just in case you're thirsty later
Open up the window if you want, it's a bit stuffy in here
l'm sleeping in there. Goodnight
Nice place, uh?
Open it
Why don't you go to bed? You must be tired
Don't worry, l'm not going to run away
The people at the institution know about it
About what?
They saw me in the papers
No...Maybe they didn't
My brother did
That's not possible. l've torn it apart
Where is he now?
ln prison?
Of course he's in prison
Who was he? A friend of your mum?
He always used to say that l was dirty
But it's not true
l always wash myself
He wanted to wash me himself...
...the last time. He forced me to
Enough
You don't have to worry anymore. You'll never see him again, that's for sure
What about my mum? What are they going to do to her?
First they have to have a trial. Then we'll see what happens
Maybe she won't get a long sentence. Or maybe they'll release her
l keep dreaming about her death
Why don't you let me run away?
What are you talking about?
Pretend to be asleep...
...and l'll go away
- Where would you go? - l don't know...Somewhere...
lt's better if l'm on my own
That's the last thing l need
What would happen to me afterwards?
You are a carabiniere
Nobody can do anything to you
Get some rest. lt's better if you go to bed
We are leaving early tomorrow. Go on
l'm thirsty, what about you?
Do you fancy a drink? Would you like an orangeade?
A lemonade, or a Chinotto?
l'm going to get some water
What shall l get you?
Crisps? OK, l'll get you some crisps
She is always running away. You have to call her
Listen, bring her these
l'll join you in a minute
We stop for ten minutes
Don't worry. Go
Can l have some crisps?
Where is she going?
Let's leave her in peace
She didn't sleep last night
l didn't sleep either
Why? Were you not feeling well?
She was crying
The air is good here
The sea air is very good for your health
Take a deep breath
The institution where l'm taking you...
...is very close to the sea
This summer you'll have lots of fun
You'll swim a lot
l don't think so
What did you say?
l can't swim
Come on!
Come on. This way. See?
l'll let go of you now. Don't be scared
lt's cold
The more you swim, the more you'll warm up
Faster. That's great
Did you say you couldn't swim?
You've managed even though you can't swim
Come on, piggy back
Ready? Let's go
l'm hungry!
So, there's a carabiniere...
...in front of a hotel
He keeps staring at a balcony
He spends the whole day there
Then a man goes up to him and asks him...
...''Excuse me, what are you staring at?''
With a serious face, the carabiniere says...
...''The sergeant told me to look for a hotel room for him''
Did you get it?
''The sergeant told me to look for a hotel room for him''
Never mind
Listen to this one. The same carabiniere...
...goes to the bank this time
He wants to pay some money in...
...and so says this to the bank clerk
The clerk looks at him and says...
...''OK. Could l see your cheque?''
And the carabiniere, shocked, says...
...''l haven't asked you to check me out''
Funny, uh?
- But what's a cheque? - Don't you know what it is?
Why are you laughing then?
Wait a minute
Come here
Come on, let's eat
What are you doing?
- l want a cutlet - Yeah, right
They cook fish here
- Can l have some wine? - No, you're too young
Come on, just a little bit. l'll mix it with water
Ok, but just a little bit
Your hands are dirty
- What's wrong? - Look
No, please
Thanks. See? lt's OK
Are they American?
Didn't you hear them talking? They're French
- l know how to say one thing in French - What?
Go and wash your hands, that's better
Go on
- l know a joke too - Let's hear it
Do you know why the bull bangs his horns all the time?
- Let me think - Come on
l don't know
Because he likes banging
You mean that he's an idiot and wants to get hurt?
No, he wants to bang the cow
Watch your mouth, kid!
lt made you laugh
When are they going to bring our food?
Who's paying?
l've invited you, so l'm paying
ls it your money or are you going to be reimbursed?
lt's none of your business. l'm paying, full stop
lf l had met you in Milan, l'd have taken you to a nice place
Where is it?
lt's near my house. lt's called Burghi
Burghi? And what do they serve, chips and ketchup?
Have you been there before?
- Next time, we'll go there together - Promise
Don't stay in the water, you've just eaten
Antonio, can you give me your address?
Do you want to send me a postcard? Give it to me now
You can't read it now
Give me your address
Carabiniere Criaco Antonio, Porta Magenta Barracks, Milan
What school do you have to attend to become a carabiniere?
There is a specific school...
...but in reality it's all a matter of luck
Not everybody gets through
Do you think l'd get through?
You're only young
First of all you have to grow up...
...and develop your muscles
Anyway, why would you want to become a carabiniere?
- Antonio? - ls Antonio your dad?
Yes, l'm staying over there
Wait...This one
l wish l had blond hair
l want to become a hairdresser
Hey, what are you doing? Careful not to fall down
Yeah, right. l'm used to this
This church was built after the earthquake. lsn't it beautiful?
lt's Moroccan
l'm going to see the rest
Do you prefer the blond one?
They're both pretty
What if you had to pick one to be your girlfriend?
That's a long shot
They're leaving today, l'm not going to see them again
You could write down their addresses
What for?
They live far away, in Paris
But you're going to keep my address
Of course. l'll come and see you
Are you going to come especially from Milan?
Who knows
They might even transfer me
l wouldn't mind living around here
Yeah, so we can be close
What if they send me to another institution?
l'm your guardian now. We'll never lose sight of each other
How many years do we have to stay at the institution?
l don't know
- Until we are 15? - Maybe
When l'm 15, l'll come and pay you a visit
To the right
Who can fool me?
One, two, three, who can fool me now?
- This one - You're wrong
Cups ace wins. Who can fool me now?
This wins, this loses. Who can fool me now?
l don't know...The middle one?
You've won
lt's a nice game
You have to find this card
Not this one or this other one. Just this one
Then you have to say, ''This one''
- What did she say? - Do you want to play, right?
You have to bet money
A bit more. That's it
l'll take another one
- Leave me alone! - Stop!
What the hell do you want? Mind your own business. l'll kill you
Don't move
Put that knife down. Stay where you are, Luciano
Put it down! lt's not your lucky day today
Stop it
Antonio was great
The guy took out the knife and he stopped him saying, ''l'm a carabiniere''
l don't understand
You'll pay for this
Don't worry, l'll get you
What did they say?
''Prostitute''
- Do you enjoy being a carabiniere? - Yes
lt's a safe job
Much better than many other jobs
Plus, there's not much work around anyway
lt's also a very useful job
And maybe you're even planning to work your way up
l'm still studying
First l want to take a diploma
Don't bother. l don't think you are going to make it
Do you know what your actions have cost you?
My actions? l've arrested an armed thief
And l've stopped him without using physical violence
Forget the thief
l'm talking about the kids. This is kidnap
Are you joking?
Give me your badge
l wonder what he's telling the policeman
Maybe that he wants to keep me
The kid was ill
He has asthma. He couldn't travel
This was three days ago
What did you do yesterday and today? Where did you sleep?
l took them to my sister's house
So that they could eat a proper meal...
...and have a shower
l said, where did you sleep?
We stayed in a hotel
Did you all sleep in the same room, even the girl?
No. l would never do that
l left them on their own...
...and l slept in the adjacent room
l didn't sleep all night
And today you spent the day as tourists
The girl...
...wasn't well
The girl too?
You shouldn't have joined the Army but the Red Cross!
Basically, you did what you thought best
- l just thought that... - You don't have to think
You have to follow orders
And the orders are clearly written here
Not to mention your colleague who went off on his own
l have to contact your Headquarters
Hurry up
Why did you take so long?
What did they tell you?
Where are we going now?
To the institution
- Are you taking us there straight away? - When else?
lt's night-time. Maybe it's closed
They might not let us in
They'll let you in
Are you not sleepy? Why don't you sleep?
What did the police tell you?
lt's none of your business
Let's stop for ten minutes
Have some sleep
We're not very far now
Maybe at the institution there is a football pitch
They'll ask you to play straight away