ME, MYSELF AND HER
What will you name the child ?
Tommaso.
Dear parents, in baptizing your son you are pledging
to bring him up in faith.
In observing the Commandments, you learn to love thy fellow man
as Jesus taught us.
Are you aware of these duties ?
Yes.
I baptize you in the name of the Father, Son...
and Holy Spirit.
- Where's Federica ? - Federica !
Federica, come here. You are extended family !
- That's better... - Ready ?
Ready ?
- Good evening. - Good evening.
- After you. - Thanks.
- Sixth floor, and you ? - Same.
By chance do you live in...
In apartment 12. l'm in 12.
How odd !
- Why is it odd ? - I'm in 12 too.
- Really ? - Yes.
I'd never noticed.
- Don't tell me this carpet's yours too ? - That's right.
What a strange coincidence.
- Incredible, isn't it ? - Indeed.
Sweet kitty, did you miss your mummy ?
l'll feed you now.
So this is your cat ? I couldn't figure out why he was in here.
- Odd, isn't it ? - Odd ? No.
It's a rare breed.
Crossbred with a jaguar, they're called Bengal cats.
Nice, would make a great fur...
You really are an evil stepmother.
I bet you didn't even feed him at lunch.
- I'd put money on it. - Indeed.
I knew it.
- You were at the baptism till now ? - Yes.
Poor darling...
Simona's mother is the same age as Sergio, right ?
I'm not saying that to be mean, I'm just curious.
You're right. There's a two-year difference between them.
He's the same age as his mother-in-law.
- It shows ! - Sorry...
I want to show you another one...
- Where was it ? - My pillow, my glasses...
- Anything else, Federica ? - Here, it's too firm for me.
- Your neck ? - My neck...
My entire back is aching.
I can't find it. Let's go to sleep.
In bed at 10:30, Miss Four-Eyes and Miss Broken Back.
So what ?
We're getting old.
- Oh God ! - What ?
The coffee !
Don't worry, I'll run to the shop in the morning, you'll have your coffee.
You're my rock.
Like hell a man would bring you coffee in bed !
D'Alessio, say it !
- It's not doable. - As you always say...
I sent you the renderings, a sliding roof would be lovely.
But that would be heavier,
we need to make sure the structure can support it.
Like I said, it seems too complicated.
We'll figure it out, tell them we're finding a way.
And we will, we always do.
We'll talk about it later.
- Over dinner ? - No, over coffee.
What do I need to do to take you out to dinner ?
Make the sliding roof happen !
Look... I picked these.
Biodegradable.
Great !
Marina, the photographer's here.
I totally forgot about him !
Next week you have the interview for the magazine.
- I sent you an email reminder. - I hate photos.
Relax, they sent hair and make up for the shoot.
Even worse !
Hello, thanks for coming.
- You're 15 minutes late. - l know, sorry.
Traffic was awful. Avoid the ring road, you'll get stuck for hours !
Bye, D'Alessio !
Well ?
No ! This one is too soft.
It's supposed to be soft, isn't it ?
But l feel like I'm sinking.
I doubt it'll work for my back.
What do you think ?
Ma'am, I suggest you try this one called "Physiology".
You see ? It's very soft
but provides support.
- What's this ? - That's "Luxfirm", it's pure foam.
Do you like it ?
- This is more like it ? - Right ?
It's our best seller, and a very good deal.
No, this is too hard.
Come try this, it's comfier than ours.
Lie down.
You should try it together, you need to feel the support with your weight.
Lie in the exact position you sleep in.
No need. It's okay. I get it. The weight, the support...
No, it's important. Turn on your side.
Lie in your usual spoon position.
All the couples who bought it thanked me,
I can show you their emails.
No need, thanks...
You decide, I don't have an opinion.
How odd, you usually have too many.
Then we'll go with this one. End of story.
I wanted to comment on separations.
- I'm single. - Well then...
I disagree, a professional shouldn't behave like that.
He sells mattresses, he's not an aerospace engineer !
Exactly why he should be more tactful, discreet.
- His is a very intimate job. - Give me a break !
It doesn't take Sherlock Holmes to realize we sleep together.
We could've been friends, sisters...
Who cares ? He was nice and gave us a good price,
we bought "Physiology"...
It's a matter of principal, ethics, and privacy.
Oh right, privacy !
Easy on the chips or you'll regret it.
So how is everything ?
Get me her last X-rays.
Let's see...
Good. Any pain or trouble ?
Nope.
Recline her.
- What's new ? - Nothing.
Our baby keeps us up at night, he woke up at 4:00 this morning.
We got a nanny, Simona has to go back to work.
Hope we can make a getaway to Gaeta next weekend.
Did I tell you we've added another guest room there ?
Yes, in the toolshed, so Bernardo and Arianna
can have their own room.
Who's Arianna ? What happened to Claudia ?
- They broke up. - Bernardo didn't tell me.
- Why didn't he tell me ? - Dunno, but Arianna...
is much more pleasant and smarter than the last one.
They came to dinner the other night and she told us
some hilarious stories about her family.
- Her dad worked in a circus... - That's weird.
- How come I don't know about this ? - It's just a fling, nothing official.
You met her, invited them to Gaeta, that's not a fling !
- Open up. - Always behind my back.
- What does that mean ? - Like with the baptism.
- How so ? - Since when are you religious ?
Don't be silly, you know Simona's family is Catholic.
But you never baptized Bernardo.
That was 24 years ago, come on ! People change with age.
I don't, I'm still the same.
In fact, you've been living with a woman for 5 years.
Open up now.
- Wait. - Open up !
- Everything okay ? - Yes.
- You sure ? - Yes.
Salt...
Not too much.
Here you go, baby.
When he acts like a kid I want to smack him.
All buddy-buddy with Bernardo, his girlfriend, you know ?
Aren't you fed up with family ?
You spent your life as Sergio's wife, Bernardo's mum... enough's enough !
- Enjoy your freedom. - True, I hit the jackpot.
Let's catch up with our series.
- No, that's the AC remote. - Oops...
With 7 remotes it gets confusing.
This one...
- Who's that ? - The main actress of the series !
- Wasn't she dead ? - It's a flashback.
- She has short hair, see ? - Her hair is really short...
- I didn't even recognize her. - Good grief.
Hush, let's watch.
We were talking about when you decided to ditch everything.
Was it a situation or a person who led you to that ?
I didn't have a falling out with anyone, if that's what you mean.
At one point I just realized acting wasn't my life.
I was 32 and no longer enjoyed it.
- I was never a great actress anyway. - Nonsense.
- Your admirers would disagree. - Certain critics wouldn't !
In any case, that's not even the reason.
My family is pretty down to earth, they're shopkeepers.
- And this work is more rewarding. - So true...
you invented high-quality takeaway.
At the end of each day, we donate leftovers to charity.
It's not just a gimmick, there's fresh food every day.
Let's go back to when you were an actress.
Did you ever feel any pressure to hide the fact that you were gay ?
No, no real pressure.
But of course I was younger, more insecure...
But once, this journalist
kept pressing me during an interview so
I told him I was involved,
l kept everything in the masculine...
said I was dating a guy named Antonio...
I didn't have the guts to say I was in love with a woman.
Reading over that interview made me feel like shit.
- And now ? - Now what ?
Are you in love ?
Can you call me ? It's urgent.
- Sorry, have you been waiting long ? - 30 minutes, I had a booking at noon.
It's my fault, I'm sorry...
Federica !
Hi !
- How come you are here ? - l moved to Rome 3 months ago.
My office is around the corner. lncredible...
- Good to see you, how are you ? - Fine, you ?
Fine.
This is Carlo D'Alessio...
- Marco Giorgi. - A friend.
We met in a ski resort years ago.
- You look great. - Well...
- Let's meet up. - Sure, you're here, let's.
I have to go, I'm late, but here's my card.
- My office and cell number. - Still an eye doctor ?
- Yes. - My vision's gone downhill.
- Great, then call me. - All right, bye.
- Call me. - I will...
- Bye. - Goodbye.
We're out of toilet cleaner, the one shaped like a duck.
- Okay. - We're low on oven cleaner too.
- Okay, oven cleaner too. - Scrub sponges...
I like the ones with two colours.
Then buy some "bum paper", okay?
- Okay, I'll remember it all. - No, no...
Write it down, you don't remember anything.
l'm writing it down, okay ? Bye.
Morning.
- Mum, what's this ? - Vegetable soup, it won't take long.
- No, thanks, I already ate. - What ? lt's not even 1 :00.
l've been up since 6:00 studying.
I got hungry at noon and ate some pasta.
I'll make it anyway, you can freeze it. Come on.
Are these pans clean ? We'll assume they're clean.
Let's just make coffee, because I have to go out.
Meeting Arianna ?
I would've told you as soon as I had the chance.
How's Claudia handling it ? She was sweet, what a pity.
Claudia dumped me for another guy.
Oh, well, not so sweet after all...
Where'd you meet Arianna ? Where are your sponges ?
- Can you chill out for a second ? - Yes.
I'm dating a girl you don't know, end of story.
I don't need to update you every minute.
I don't expect an update, but why don't we ever talk anymore ?
Arianna's even going to Gaeta !
Leave me out of your and dad's issues.
It just seems like you're much closer to him now.
- You used to confide in me. - What ?
Stop it. We'll make some coffee and then go.
Be honest, you act like it makes no difference to you
but the fact that I'm with Marina...
- Does it still embarrass you ? - Enough, l was 18 then !
Surely it's normal to get upset when one's parents divorce, one's father
gets together with a girl half his age, and one's mother with a woman.
And I don't recall guilt-tripping you that much, did I ?
No...
But you didn't tell Arianna l live with a woman.
- Actually, I did. - You did ?
We were talking about our families.
She was telling me about her dad working in the circus...
So you mentioned me to one-up her weird parent !
- What's with you ? - Nothing.
So why haven't you come over for dinner in two months ?
Because it just didn't happen.
Plus, Mum, with all due respect...
you and Dad are my parents.
Your girlfriends aren't my business.
Make some coffee ?
Hurry up !
We're going to be late. As usual...
Yes, Rolando ? Spare me the drama, just speak.
There are no cleaning supplies, I told Federica to buy them Thursday.
- But she didn't buy a thing. - Write it down, I'll buy them.
- What am I supposed to do today ? - Relax, I lost the list.
What's the big deal ?
- What can he do today ? - Dunno, he can iron !
- Look at this shirt... - Right, iron, look how badly you iron.
Give me a proper list and I'll buy everything tomorrow.
Right, like I trust you...
Geez !
- It's not funny ! - It is.
- What's his problem ? - He fought with his boyfriend.
They called off their weekend trip so Rolando's pissed.
Am I the bellhop ? Give me a hand.
We're late !
- What's in this huge bag ? - Our kitchen curtains.
- My mum might want them. Can I go ? - Yes...
There's plenty of room, go, go...
- Plenty of room ? - I can't hear you.
- Plenty of room ? - It seemed like it, I can't see.
You can't see or hear, it's like dating Helen Keller.
- When will you see an eye doctor ? - Soon.
- Not soon enough. - Go.
All right.
l'm just not sure it's doable.
We wait in line in the morning.
It would be really handy.
She takes an hour, then the kid's late for school...
Mum, Fabiola ! lt's ready !
They say the stink pipe is the issue, is that true ?
If that's the only pipe, adding another bathroom would be tricky.
Can't we create a slope ?
If I had a bathroom by my room, l'd free up this one.
We'd need a big slope to reach your room.
Instead of a slope, how about a chemical toilet ?
- Like the ones in campers ? - Cool !
Those things have to be emptied often.
I'll take a look at the floor plan and see what can be done.
Another bathroom would be a real blessing.
It's ready.
- Come on. - Thanks.
It was fine when I lived alone but now they've moved in...
They closed their shop and are at my hardware store now.
- I know, I'm sorry. - Darn recession.
- Are you and Marina okay ? - Yes.
Good thing the two of you don't cause me heartache.
Help us out with this stink business.
Sorry...
I've kind of lost my appetite.
- You'll present all three ? - I think so.
Three different options.
All right, we'll survey it on Tuesday.
- I'll pick you up. - Okay.
- Do you have a minute ? - Sure.
I wanted to apologize.
For the jokes, the dinner invitations, and messages...
- Had I known I wouldn't have dared. - What are you talking about ?
My misunderstanding...
Marina was also my idol, I watched all her films as a kid.
Maybe you can introduce us one day. Bye.
- Hey, Rolando. - Mister Federico is very angry.
Banging doors. Good night.
An ex-star who loves women and food.
There's no mention of you, I told her l didn't want to talk about it.
Look: "Her name's Federica, she's an architect, but that's all I'll say".
- See ? - But you talked to her about it.
It's not exactly the third secret of Fatima, what's the problem ?
- Nobody cares about this interview. - I care.
Everyone at work now knows all about us.
"All about us ?" It doesn't say what we do in bed.
Do you not get it or are you pretending not to ?
Oh, I get it and how. You're still ashamed !
I'm not ashamed, I just don't want to be in the papers.
We've been together for quite a while.
And that is a fact.
If this is still a problem for you, let's talk about it.
But let's talk about it for real.
Like my grandma said...
people use day-old newspapers to stuff their shoes.
I'll go down and cook something, want to help ?
I'll be downstairs.
Sorry I'm late, I had a work issue to sort out.
No, I'm sorry that this was so last-minute, ma'am.
- Can I drop the formalities ? - Sure !
Gladly. I need some coffee too. Can I get a coffee ?
- Are you okay, Stefano ? - Yes...
I was superimposing your current face on the films you made.
- I watched them all again recently. - Poor you !
- How do I look 1 5 year later ? - You're gorgeous.
That answer doesn't count, I spoon-fed it to you.
For real, I recall the first time I saw you in a film.
At the Fiorentini Theatre in Naples.
- I remember the film too. - Want something to eat ?
No, thanks.
How can I be of help ? Your secretary didn't tell me much.
Because I really wanted to do it in person.
Ta-da...
And you obviously said no ?
Well, I told him I would read it.
He rewrote the role for me after reading my interview.
In the interview you said you didn't want to act anymore.
So what ?
He was so nice, he flattered the heck out of me.
This is delicious, honey. Try it, you didn't have any.
People are strange. He reads an article which says
you no longer want to act and then offers you a role.
- What's the role like ? - He didn't tell me.
lt's not a leading role.
Even if, as he said, it's an interesting character.
"Very dazzling", he said. Dunno what that means.
It's a comedy.
Come on, Federica ! We'll read the script together.
We'll see how I inspired this nutcase.
Look up at the red light...
Good, now look at my finger.
- To the right. - Like this ?
Good.
- Elena ? Has she moved here too ? - No, she stayed in Milan.
- How come ? - Don't blink your eye.
We broke up.
All done.
- And you ? - Me what ?
That man you were with ?
No ! That's an engineer l work with.
- So, do I need glasses ? - Yes.
You're near-sighted and far-sighted.
You'll need glasses for reading and for distance.
Progressive lenses are best, you'll need them for driving.
Not really, my license was revoked for backing up on the highway.
- Are you crazy ? - l missed my exit and was going back.
A knee-jerk reaction.
What is it ?
That summer I was attracted to you and Elena got jealous.
Yes... well, l'd noticed.
I always wondered if it was only me of if even you had...
No... me too.
So l wasn't wrong.
l dreamt of you a few times.
- What were we doing ? - The things people do in dreams.
This is for the progressive lenses.
What shall we do about the rest ?
Well...
I've been with someone for 5 years, we live together.
You mean this isn't a good time either ?
I'm just stating the facts.
Fine, see you in 6 months for a follow-up.
- Hi. - Hi, honey.
- How's it going ? - Fine.
- Guess what, I need to get glasses. - What a tragedy !
- What ever will you do ? - l know...
Want to go to the movies or eat out tonight ?
- The fridge is empty. - No, I need to finish reading this.
That guy's script ? How is it ?
I just started it. Camilla read it and said it's hilarious.
So ? You want me to whip something up for dinner...
- Thanks. - The cat's on the sofa !
Hi, Bengal !
You're looking for love tonight.
- Such a sweetie. - Well ?
Let him stay for a few minutes then he'll leave.
No, I was talking about the script.
It's nice, I like the vibe: it tackles serious issues light-handedly.
And my character, Anita, is not bad.
I quit acting when I was young and energetic, why toy with this now ?
I'll call him tomorrow and say no.
Yes, you're right, it would be absurd.
What do you mean, absurd ?
You said it yourself...
going back to acting at your age,
after having up and left 1 5 years ago...
There were reasons why you gave it all up then.
Don't they still apply ? Yes.
Yes, there were reasons...
but people are allowed to change their minds.
About what ?
About everything.
It's only 10 scenes, 3 weeks, it won't conflict with work.
Maybe I should do it and satisfy one whim.
A whim ?
Yes, why not ?
Oh please...
Why would you risk making a fool of yourself like that ?
You're too smart to accept.
Yes, but maybe I want to be stupid for once in my life.
Plus, what do I have to lose ?
Now you're making me really consider it. Yeah...
you're making me really consider it.
Quit joking around.
I'll call him tomorrow and ask when filming would start.
All right.
Good night.
I know you're just kidding.
Not at all.
This is a decision we should be making together.
Why's that ?
Because it involves me too, not just you.
Just think of all the exposure in newspapers, magazines, etc...
Of course...
I knew that was the reason. Don't worry your pretty little head,
I'll say I retired from love 20 years ago
and no longer believe in it.
I won't mention you even if they waterboard me,
they'd have to kill me first !
Well, l'm certain you won't do it.
Look, if I don't do it it's because l don't want to
not because you disagree or because l'm too old. Got it ?
Good night, Federica.
- What time's our dinner reservation ? - 22:15, we're late.
- Wasn't it great ? - Yes, it was entertaining.
- She's a knockout. - The subtext is totally gay.
What gay subtext ? It's a fairytale !
It's the woman's kiss that wakes her up, not the prince's. She's her love.
- That's as gay as it gets. - lt's a maternal kiss.
But she's not her mother. She's a woman who lovingly kisses her.
- It's a lesbian tale, Wilma's right. - Whatever.
You think everyone's gay. Let's go before the restaurant closes.
- Is the car over there ? - No, in the opposite direction.
Okay, I was wrong.
- What time is it ? - Almost 3:00.
- I'm late for work. - I have two cataracts today !
Couldn't we do this at night for once ? Maybe when he's away ?
Yes, when he's away...
- He does go away ? - Sure.
Come on, let's go.
Nice.
It needs to be pulled up at the shoulders.
Maria ?
- Can we do it like this ? - Yes.
- It has to be unstitched here. - Then unstitch it.
lsn't it too low-cut ?
I don't think so.
But we can try it on when it's done and decide.
Okay, try on the next one.
No, wait.
We have to take some photos.
- All right. - Put your arms down, please.
They were just doing their job...
What could I have said to those poor ladies ?
But I felt like a rag doll being manhandled,
and pushed and pulled all over the place... Incredible !
Are you listening, Federica ?
Yes... try to find a happy medium.
You really like my cream, huh ? You don't need much.
l'll buy you another.
Don't forget l'm going to Milan on Thursday.
I'll be staying overnight.
- Are you there ? - Yes, why ?
I'll be in Milan Thursday.
I have a dinner with the olive oil people,
so I won't make the last train back, I'll stay overnight.
Fine, no problem, I'll take care of Bengal.
He won't starve to death.
Quiet ! Shh !
- Still here ? - Yes, I'm running late.
- Gotta go, take care of Bengal. - You didn't even make coffee ?
No, I slept through my alarm.
- Gotta go. - Bye.
Bengal ! Bengal ! Come on out, I've no patience today !
I'll take over, go eat something.
- Marina's looking for you. - Thanks.
The 170-calorie sandwich is a hit !
Every dieter in the city is here today.
- 120 calories would make them flip. - Let's do it.
- How did things in Milan go ? - Fine.
I did some networking, we'll see.
- What's wrong ? - I'm just worn out from the trip.
- You fought with Federica. - No.
Well ?
Dunno...
What can I say ? She's transparent.
l talk to her, ask her things but...
nothing, she's not present. Like a pane of glass.
Maybe she's tired from work... it's a passing phase.
I think me being in that film is bothering her.
I messed up and did it to spite her, l made things worse.
- No, you did good. - Anyway...
She said she doesn't want to talk about it anymore but...
- She's just being very cold. - She's always been cold.
Like Catherine Deneuve, very charming but cold.
Even more than before.
You here ?
l'm back.
I brought a Mont Blanc cake from Paradisi.
We can eat it while watching TV.
How are you ? You're back...
You brought a Mont Blanc cake from Paradisi !
What a surprise.
Yes, a real surprise.
Did Federica tell you she's been living with a partner for 5 years ?
That she's in a serious relationship, practically married ?
Did she tell you this partner is a woman ?
Well, that would be me.
Marina Baldi, nice to meet you.
Just clarifying so everyone knows the facts, right ?
It's more democratic if everyone knows everything.
Stop it.
- I'll ask for the bill. - Yeah, this lunch is over.
Let's go home.
Come on, I've double-parked I don't want to get a ticket.
Sorry.
Quit smirking, this happens to all couples after 5 or 6 years,
especially hetero couples.
Sex drive plummets. It's a tragedy for men, you'll see.
How long have you been bullshitting me ?
- Answer me, how long ? - Dunno, a few weeks.
- Longer, I'm sure. - l said I don't know.
- You met up at his place ? - Don't make things worse...
He came here when I was away ? You fucked in our bed ?
No, I swear. Enough now.
Enough now, you're right.
Details make me sick.
I don't want to know a thing.
Just tell me why.
- How could this happen ? - I don't know.
It just happened, really.
I don't know why, I was just suddenly attracted to him
and l didn't stop myself in time.
Enough now.
Are you in love, Federica ?
No.
Why a man ?
What difference does it make ? I'm not a lesbian.
"A lesbian", you say it with such disdain.
No disdain at all.
Should l say gay, homosexual... ?
I never loved a woman before you, it never crossed my mind.
But you will not accept this.
- That's not true. - It is.
You know it's true, you always thought that I was denying the facts,
that I'm a full-fledged lesbian with bourgeois denial issues.
But it's not so, it's all in your mind.
You never stopped to think about how I felt.
Fine, here's what we'll do...
you'll put an end to this thing you have with Marco.
Immediately, now. And we'll put this behind us.
For good.
Or you can leave now.
All right.
All right, what ? You're leaving ?
No, I'll end it.
- What is it ? - This is my co-worker, D'Alessio.
The famous D'Alessio ! Federica's told me lots about you.
It's a real pleasure. l've always been a huge fan.
- I still have tapes of your films. - Tapes ?!
That really was a long time ago...
Let's go before it gets dark.
- It was nice to meet you. - Likewise, really.
Bye.
There should be an abbey from 1 300 nearby.
We could go tomorrow morning.
Yes, let's go early. l'll ask for directions.
Is that him ?
lt's Bernardo, want to check ?
Look, so you can rest assured.
- Excuse me. - Go ahead.
- May I take this ? - Yes, I'm not very hungry.
- What a pity. - It was good, but l'm done.
Dessert is on its way now.
I'll taste it.
It's not an obligation.
Exactly.
You asleep ?
No.
l can't bear this tension anymore.
Me neither.
I'm pissed off.
- Why ? - I need air.
You never back off, I feel like you're breathing down my neck.
What do you mean ?
You claim you forgave me, that it's all behind us,
that it's done and over with...
You may have put it out of your mind but l...
But... what ?
I don't know if I have.
You didn't give me the chance to understand how l really feel.
You forced me to ignore his messages, you check my phone,
I feel like I'm under surveillance, I can't take it.
This isn't working, l'm not happy,
I'm not having fun, I don't give a shit about the abbey from 1300,
the farmstead, 3-star restaurant. I don't give a shit, understood ?
What was I supposed to do ? Throw you out ? Tell me.
Dunno but you can't handcuff me in the name of love.
l need to understand things.
Want to see him again ?
I don't know, but I keep thinking about him.
Tell me what you want to do.
When we get back to Rome on Sunday,
l want to spend some time on my own.
Let's go back now, I don't feel like staying here.
Hi.
- Thanks. - I won't ask any questions.
Good.
l have some friends over.
- Hello, ma'am. - Hello...
Good evening.
- Hi, Arianna. How are you ? - Fine, and you ?
- Me... - I'll show you your room.
Okay.
- Must've fought with her girlfriend. - For sure.
- Here. - Thanks.
- I'll help you make the bed. - No, go back to your friends.
I'm glad to have you here, but Renato's coming back Wednesday.
Oh, I see... Don't worry, I won't be here long,
two nights max, l ordered a sofa bed for my office.
- So it's serious, huh ? - No, not at all.
- Go join your friends. - You sure ?
Want anything ?
Oh God !
- What the heck ?! - What ?
They're nuts.
- You know, with four roommates... - Yeah but...
- They're quite energetic. - l know.
How on earth can you study ?
Do you want to tell me what happened ?
You fought, you broke up ?
It's complicated, plus I'm embarrassed to tell you.
What's the problem ? We're old enough and vaccinated !
I noticed...
Well...
I met someone and l'm confused now.
- Man or woman ? - Man.
Who is he, what's he do ?
He...
- Not again ! - Yep...
Geez, not again...
That's impossible.
I know.
- I'm airing out the bed. - She didn't come back last night ?
How about old fashioned Filipinos who minded their own fucking business ?
l'll make you breakfast.
Hi, what are you doing here ?
Just passing by... wanted to say hi.
Come in... but I have a client coming soon.
I wasn't really passing by.
I heard the good news.
- What good news ? - You know, your eye doctor !
- You know too. - Yes.
Don't blame Bernardo.
He told me you were sleeping at the studio, so I asked why.
I have no desire to discuss the details of this situation...
Don't touch that. Plus, it's not a situation,
it's a moment of confusion, a break, I don't know !
Fine, no questions, or judgment will be passed.
- Will you make me a coffee ? - There's a cafe nearby...
- They make great coffee. - Come on.
- Don't be cranky ! - I'm not being cranky.
I'm still shaken up, my things are all over the place.
I have a million things to do... don't touch that !
You can't sleep here, what about your clients ?
It's temporary till I figure out what to do.
Come stay with us, we have a guest room
with a king-sized bed, a 50 inch television...
Simona would be thrilled, she admires you.
You're insane to think I'd stay with you and Simona.
No, thanks, really. l'm capable of handling things myself.
I have tons to do, so if you don't mind...
- You're looking fabulous... - Thanks.
- My offer still stands. - Okay, bye.
The cafe nearby makes great coffee.
- Bye. - Bye.
Doing this at the end of the day always makes me so happy,
guess that makes me a bad businesswoman.
- Late ? - The soup kitchen opens in 15 minutes.
I'm off.
All done.
- I want to make some changes inside. - Like ?
The lights, the colour of the walls.
I can't stand this place anymore, wish she hadn't designed it.
Marina, you have to call her.
Call her, meet up, you can't go on like this.
- Like what ? - Like someone missing an arm.
- Call her, do something. - No...
She wanted time alone, she knows where to find me,
she can call me.
- Hey. - Hi, honey, how are you ?
- Fine. - I'm done here.
"Physiology" arrived.
See you later.
What's that ?
- The buzzer. - I know, who's here at this hour ?
I haven't a clue.
Yes ?
Who ?
- Who is it ? - It's for you.
No... these things don't go here, put them back in the truck.
No, stop that thing !
Excuse me, who's in charge here ?
- He's over there. - Don't move that stuff.
I never liked her.
It was like she was doing us a favour by coming here.
She was so big-headed I thought her head would explode.
- I didn't mind her. - Shut up and eat.
Poor thing, she made an effort but couldn't hack it.
Always so frosty...
I was never a fan...
How many times did I tell you: "Are you sure ? You're too different,
are you sure ?" But no...
She didn't even want you to be in this film.
Yes, you did always tell me that.
- Oh well, what's done is done. - What ?
Take a look at yourself, you can do better than her !
- Forget about her. - So selfish...
and stingy too, as if the rest wasn't bad enough.
She gave me Bluetooth headphones for my birthday.
At Christmas she brought over that flat cake.
- It was home-made. - It was flat.
- I liked it, it had no candied fruits. - Pierluigi, shut up.
Marina, I never openly told you but now I can say it:
I thought she was a bitch from day one.
- She's particular. - Particularly bitchy. Listen to me...
No, you listen to me no more badmouthing Federica !
Just eat.
Didn't even help us with the toilet...
Mum, enough, what the fuck !?
- Sorry. - For what ?
For the invasion, but tomorrow everything will be gone.
No worries, you don't have to do it right away.
No, I don't want to wait.
She's not an easy woman just because she has lots of men,
Anita is cheerful, carefree, happy, full of energy.
She's with a 20-year-old man, you bet she has energy !
She doesn't morbidly seduce, it's just her way of being...
not of being a woman, but ofjust being. You know ?
You know what scene defines Anita ? When she goes home,
tosses her bag, opens the window, peers out and smiles.
- For me, that's what Anita's about. - At the window ?
Trust me.
This will be an amazing film, just go with the flow.
I have to take this call from London. Give Marina the new scenes.
Call me for anything.
You'll have a great time, l've done films with him before.
Let's give Marina the most recent draft.
Thanks.
Thanks, bye.
Pass the ball or this will never end !
- They're playing badly ? - They're not playing at all.
Nobody's taken a shot since the start of the second half.
Who... those guys from Hag ?
- What ? - Isn't it "Hag" ?
"Haag", with two As. Den Haag's team.
No, the Feyenoord guys, Rotterdam's team.
Why get so worked up for Rotterdam ? Why do you care ?
Sweetie, soccer lovers pick a favourite team in any game.
I like Feyenoord because they play with passion.
The other team plays with arrogance, I don't like them.
I don't see these psychological undertones.
All I see are 22 men in shorts chasing a ball.
- I'm taping your series for you. - I'm too far behind now.
I'll be totally lost, I already was before...
What ?
- Come here, it's almost done. - No...
I already know these Haag guys will get crushed.
- Hope so. - I'll go study for my test.
Help me: "The driver can adjust the tension of shock absorbers."
True or false ?
I know nothing about cars, one male cliché I don't possess.
Too bad, that one would've been useful.
Hi.
Sorry for making you come here, but if I missed this race
Luca would've killed me.
- Where is Luca ? - Over there with the black swim cap.
- There are 4 black swim caps... - Honey...
he's in there, somewhere.
Give me the keys.
Last time you locked yourself out was 8 years ago.
Rolando, I don't want to do the film.
I'm too broken up over Federica. I can't handle it.
If you don't want to do it, don't do it.
They're counting on me, they start in 20 days.
- The director's twisting my arm. - Listen up...
If you don't want to do it, don't do it.
Fine, but don't play Zen master with me.
Look at you...
take a look in the mirror, you're a total wreck.
- That obvious ? - You look like shit.
Thanks.
- Is that Luca ? - Yes.
What a waste !
Not at all, darling !
How'd you sleep ?
- Fine, and you ? - Really well.
Thanks !
It's no big deal, just a coffee.
- What ? - l had an idea...
- Should I be worried ? - No.
Move your things here, you sleep over every night anyway.
I didn't ask you to marry me...
It makes more sense than going back and forth. So why not ?
You've caught me off guard...
Okay, think it over. You don't need to decide now.
If you prefer to get your own place, that's fine too.
But you can't keep living in disarray like a student.
I'm here.
I'm walking in now.
Where should l look ?
lt's not on the kitchen table.
The living room ?
Maybe you threw it away by accident.
When did you last look at this contract ?
l am looking ! It's not here.
In the bathroom ? Why would you have it there ?
Yes, I found it, it's here.
No, you can look at the clauses yourself,
as soon as l bring it to you.
I'm sure there's no penalty clause.
See you soon.
- Don't say anything. - You tell me what you're doing here.
- Nothing. - You're just sitting on the toilet...
No, I came in here to hide from you.
- I came to get some things... - l don't think so.
Marina gave you back every single thing.
Spying...
- To see if she's with someone else. - No...
I've come here a few times, I'm not really sure why.
- I walk around then leave. - So you're nuts.
No, you know very well Marina won't take my calls.
- I called her a million times. - You cannot do this.
Marina suffered, a lot.
She's just beginning to feel better, you need to leave her alone.
You made your choice, enough !
Don't tell her you found me here, say I gave you the keys elsewhere.
Fine.
- Is Stefano here ? - Yes, come in.
Sorry for just barging in...
No worries, we're all mess after what happened this morning.
Hi, sorry for just showing up here,
I tried to call you but your phone was off.
- Listen, I'm really sorry... - I am mortified.
I still can't believe it. What can I say, Marina ?
It was a real blow, we still can't get over it.
Who told you ?
- Who told me ? - London told me this morning.
They bailed out at the last minute.
The producers said that without London, there's no film.
So who told you ? I wanted to be the one to tell you.
You know what showbiz is like...
we find out about things before they even happen.
I'm really sorry, Marina.
Don't you worry about me,
that's why I came here, to tell you in person.
I feel bad for you, for you all...
Those damn Brits are real dirtbags.
Thanks, Marina.
You're an amazing person.
I'm going home, it's depressing here.
I'll stop by the pharmacy and get something for my stomach too.
- I really am sorry. - It was a letdown for us all.
But in all honesty, you feel worse for him than yourself...
you're probably relieved, aren't you ?
Yes, but not because I'm fussy,
I'm just going through a rough time.
I was looking forward to working with you,
spending time together...
lt could've been... nice, right ?
Yes.
I gave you my phone number, right ?
You have it.
- Use it. - Can I call you ?
Whenever you want.
As they say, better late than never.
My license got revoked, so I have to take the exam again.
Let me guess, reckless driving ?
Why don't you mind your own business ?
You have 30 minutes to complete the test and remember...
no talking, no cheating.
And obviously, no cell phones.
DRIVlNG TEST
So far, so bad...
How would you have answered a question like this:
"A rally is marching through the city centre,
you wait for the crowd to disperse before driving on".
True or false ?
- True. - No, false.
- False. - The answer is...
"Wait till the police give you the go-ahead". I should contest !
Mum, never mind. What's done is done.
You didn't coach me enough,
we should've practiced the trickier questions.
So it's my fault.
You're a piece of work...
I've messed everything up.
Food's ready !
Coming.
I think the baby's woken up.
I'll go see, serve yourselves before it gets cold.
- Diletta, to bed, now ! - No.
No ? Do what mummy said, go to bed now.
Why is she still wearing that tiara ? She never takes it off.
- She likes it, so what ? - This thing could end up in her eye.
It's dangerous, isn't it ?
- Go tuck her in. - Start eating, l'll be right back.
Marco, sit down.
Today is the nanny's day off, as you can see.
Plus, when small children are involved everything's so complicated.
I don't recall Bernardo acting up like this.
He was a good child.
Really good, he didn't sleep for 6 months.
l have an idea...
I was telling Marco before, you should come to the beach house for Easter.
- With Bernardo and his girlfriend. - Sounds good.
I'd really like that. What do you say ?
- Sure... - Bon appétit.
What a nice guy, l really like him.
- I do ! - I'll get the roast beef.
Actually, I'm a bit jealous.
How come you were never jealous of Marina ?
- Marina's a woman. - So ?
There's no competition, or rivalry. lf anything it's a turn-on.
Carry the roast beef.
Here you go !
This isn't any roast beef, this is THE roast beef !
I learned to make it when I was studying in London.
- It's all I can cook. - I don't cook much.
But I make a killer baked fish.
Good, that's one more reason to invite you to the beach house.
Sure, we can grill up some fish...
- Grilled fish sounds perfect. - l'll fire the grill, you do the rest.
Sure thing.
Wait, this is enough for me.
- Just one ? - Yes, it's enough.
- Want some ? - No, thanks.
- Here you are. - Looks good.
- Excuse me. - Look at this colour.
Honey, look at this colour.
Here's the roast beef you like so much.
Looks lovely. Here.
- Just one ? - Yes.
- Are you on a diet ? - Sort of. Darling ?
Here, sweetie. You see ? Here you are.
- What is it ? - Can we talk ?
- At eleven at night ? - Yes, since you won't take my calls.
It's late, Federica. Time-wise
and timing-wise.
Things change.
- How so ? - How do you think ?
You expect things to be the same as before ?
To find me waiting for you to come back whenever you're ready ?
- Is there someone else ? - None of your business.
You're not alone ?
It's no longer your business.
I know, but... Fine, I came to tell you.
I know it's late but there are things l need to tell you.
l fucked up, Marina.
I miss you, I miss you like crazy.
You, our life together, the things we do.
l even miss Rolando and the cat.
You should've thought of that before.
All right, fine.
You're with someone else, just tell me.
Just me and Bengal.
Why does that matter ?
lt's late all the same.
What the fuck do you want now ?
You've been complaining from the first day we met.
Full of fear and doubts...
As if it were a crime for us to be together.
You were angry with me for exposing you, not being discreet, remember ?
And I played along like an asshole,
even when you'd hurt me.
Even when I noticed you were ashamed to be with me.
But that wasn't enough...
after spending 5 years together,
you just ditched me for the first man who came along.
I turned away for a second, and you were gone in an instant.
I know, you're right. But I beg you, listen to me...
Look at me !
l'm listening.
I love you.
I want to be with you forever, I don't care what anyone thinks.
You're the only person who matters to me.
I learned so much from you.
I want to come back home.
All right.
- All right what ? - l heard you.
And ?
You need to think it over.
In 6 months we'll decide what to do.
In 6 months ?
You need to be sure before you come back.
No more doubts and confusion... I know you all too well.
- You have no limits. - No, but I am sure.
l am sure !
Well, let's say I'm the one who's not sure.
Let's give it 6 months.
You think it over and so will I.
l need to make up my mind too.
Yes.
Did you get your license ?
No, I failed the test again.
- That's good. - Why ?
You scare me when you drive. I keep thinking you're going to crash.
6 months is too long.
Sixth floor, and you ?
Same.
A few years back, we had a lovely wooden fishing boat.
Solid teak, it was gorgeous.
Then along came the kids...
Plus, Simona hates boats so...
Her idea of the sea is a lounge chair and a newspaper.
That's it, what a drag !
I have a nautical license too, I sailed when I was younger.
I haven't been in ages, l was telling Federica about it.
- By the way, where is she ? - Who ?
- Federica. - She's pulled her classic stunt...
When she's tired she looks for a bed and takes a quick nap.
lt's late, I should wake her.
No, let her sleep.
You absolutely must come to the beach house.
- You and I can sneak away and fish. - Absolutely.
I'm a pretty good fisherman. How deep can you dive ?