OCTOPUS 2
EPISODE THREE
There's no option, Ferretti.
You must deal with it straight away.
Hello, Corrado!
Come in. I'm happy to see you.
So it's all clear?
Call me as soon as you can. Goodbye.
- Don't call me for 10 minutes. - Yes, sir.
- When did you arrive? - Two hours ago.
I'm very pleased it all ended well.
- What will you do now? - I don't know.
I'm counting on your help. You promised, remember?
Of course. I suggested it. Do sit down.
Now that you're here, well find you something.
And very soon. Trust me.
- Of course I trust you. - Perfect.
So enjoy Rome for a few days.
You deserve it after that lousy jail.
- I can't thank you enough. - Don't mention it.
We've known each other for a lifetime!
I just hope you'll be able to forget
what happened to you.
You must turn a new page.
Hello, it's Cattani.
Is your offer still valid? Very well.
- Can I help you? - I have an appointment.
Come in.
Thank you.
Wait a minute.
- Hello. - Good morning.
Why did you decide to cross over to my side?
- I have the evidence you want. - Which is?
Cannito is connected to the Mafia... to Terrasini.
- Are you sure? - I'm living proof of it.
If I'm still alive it's thanks to an agreement
between Cannito and Terrasini.
Is that what made you change your mind?
Just as I was shaking Terrasinis hand...
Yes, at that very moment,
I realised I was an accomplice of my daughters killers.
That's why I'm here.
I want to destroy them all.
It's for you.
Hello... Hi there, how are you?
Okay, lets stay in touch.
They're at a loose end for tonight.
- What does Rossano say? - I don't know. Call him.
I have this friend in Calabria who's expecting us.
What about you, Alice?
Who'll take our place?
- No problem, more will come. - I'm going to Marrakech.
- Are you staying with the boss? - Yes, I'll stay with Daddy.
I don't know why you call your boss Daddy!
- So what? - It's ridiculous.
Alice...
Turn down the music please.
Sure, Daddy.
Bye, darling.
I trust you are all aware
that our American friend deserves all our consideration
as he's coming to Italy with specific intentions.
As you know, he's prepared to invest rather large sums.
How would these investments work, Mr Sorbi?
The money will come to my bank from the U.S.
through foreign subsidiaries that I have direct control of.
So, unless I'm mistaken,
that completes the circle that starts in Italy.
Lets use a fashionable term... It's laundering.
For goodness sake,
lets leave these terms to the media, gentlemen.
Rather, lets call it an investment in our market
of funds collected abroad
through new forms of direct savings.
Yes.
Italy is a great base
for selling strategic products to the Middle East,
but were running on low.
So along comes Carrisi,
opens his wallet and were ready to fill up!
Isn't that the truth?
In other words, Carrisi wants to invest in industrial projects.
Yes, hell arrive in Italy
with long and short term plans for foundation electronics
and it's strategic uses... weapons.
A very ambitious plan.
What does he need for his short term plans?
Low cost land,
and assurances that the land is in fact available.
Low interest credit and support
with bureaucratic and administrative problems.
In short, protection from public authority.
Mr Carrisi has very rigid views and rules,
the first being to hurry things up.
Have you told him the need to maintain certain connections?
I haven't told him yet as I don't trust telephones.
You can do so yourself as soon as he gets here.
As far as I know, he'd like to be welcomed as a friend,
without any formality.
If he'd like an article to welcome him there's no problem.
I don't know if...
Terrasini, you know him better.
Carrisi doesnt like newspaper headlines...
gossip and publicity.
But in time,
we must give our projects reasonable publicity
and that's up to your organisation.
Well call on our many resources.
Don't worry, sir.
As for our friend Inspector Cattani,
whats your impression?
Do you believe he's come to his senses?
You'll be able to judge that before I do.
- What about Cannito? - I don't know.
He asked me for my number.
He said he'd call me, but he hasnt.
- Has he ever mentioned me? - No.
- Should I call him? - No.
No. If he's not sure, or doesnt want to, it's pointless.
No, he must make the first move.
What if he doesnt?
Let me think... We must find something
that persuades him that you're on his side.
Also because he and Terrasini
are seeing more and more of that banker Sorbi, and Laudeo.
I'm sure they're organising something.
I think I know what to do.
The inquiry into my daughters death is still open in Sicily.
So?
I'll go to the Judge who replaced Bordonaro.
- What will you say? - I'll convince him I'm a friend.
Hello, I'm Cattani. I booked a car.
Yes.
Thank you.
The cars in our car park. Goodbye.
Many thanks.
Good morning, sir.
Are you back as an Inspector or as a friend?
So you don't believe
there was direct or indirect interference by Mr Cannito
aimed at hindering your investigation
when you were this towns Chief Inspector?
No, Mr Cannito always encouraged me to go ahead
without bowing to pressure or threats.
I'll record that, although there's a discrepancy
between what you've freely told me today
and what you said in your statement to Judge Bordonaro.
Do you also believe that Mr Terrasini
wasn't involved in the criminal acts you reported?
Terrasini was my counsel and you know that.
I wouldn't have turned to him
if I thought he was involved in my daughters abduction.
So you have no reason to connect Bordonaros death
to his investigation which arose from your initial evidence?
No, I have no reason to.
Mr Cattani,
do you have your own professional theory,
about Bordonaros trip to Rome, which is still a mystery?
Did Bordonaro contact you before he was killed?
I have no theory, and I had no contact with Judge Bordonaro.
Take this down.
In summary, Mr Cattani Corrado,
states that
the statement he gave
to the late colleague Bordonaro Achille,
should be viewed
as the result of a state of mental confusion.
He retracts...
He therefore retracts it in full
and in it's entirety.
Have I been clear?
Yes, very clear.
Then sign it.
Well done.
You've done well to take this step.
Now we can finally close this old matter
and send it to the archives.
It's the most logical solution.
- Good morning. - Good morning, sir.
- There's a message for you. - Thank you.
- Give me a line, please. - Yes, sir.
If I'd known you were coming I'd have picked you up.
It's impossible to be incognito in this town.
- You haven't answered. - When can I see you?
I spent my childhood in these fields.
Every evening I watched the sun hide behind the mountains.
This is where I lived as a child.
My parents were peasants.
This is my refuge and my shelter.
It's exactly as I left it.
I come when my nerves are frayed
or when I can't stand my work anymore.
Do you come alone?
- Yes, or it wouldn't be a rest! - So why did you bring me?
To let you in on some of my secrets.
Love makes you sombre.
No, that's not true.
You're so passionate
then you're suddenly lost and alone.
You even avoid looking at me as if you were afraid.
I know why you've come to Sicily.
Did Terrasini tell you?
Yes. They're all very happy about what you've done.
Are you happy too?
I don't get involved with such problems.
Maybe I don't even know...
who you are.
And I never will know.
And who are you?
A servant...
who married a dying count, not knowing he was penniless.
And as a widow, had to fight tooth and nail to survive.
With help from Terrasini?
From Terrasini and those like him.
You don't know what it's like to be a single woman
especially here in Sicily
and to want to survive without becoming a whore.
I even managed to learn foreign languages
and good table manners.
And then?
Then I got everything I wanted.
Now there's you
who are becoming more important each day.
But without them you wouldn't last one day.
We each live in our reality.
This is the one I live in and I can't change it.
Fortunately, you left Sicily.
Lets keep these things out of our relationship.
What are you saying?
Are there maybe things I should never know?
I'm saying I like you.
Do you believe that?
Well? Do you like it?
Very much.
It's so beautiful
you wonder why not live here always?
That's what my wife thinks.
But once the weekend is over, I'd die of boredom.
Manuela!
Here I am.
Look who's here.
Corrado, how nice! It's been so long.
- But I never forgot you. - Neither did I. I'm so happy.
- I was admiring the landscape. - Lovely, isn't it?
It's so peaceful. It's so quiet at night.
In the beginning I couldn't get to sleep!
You live here all year?
Yes, my wife has left me and gone into exile.
When my husband became so important
that even meeting for dinner was a problem,
I opted to have him for two days, but all to myself.
Come inside, Corrado.
This is also home to our friends, but only a few!
You tell my husband to slow down with his work.
Italy will still function.
But I can't risk seeing it go backwards.
Corrado will be by my side.
Hell work in my office.
Really? I'm delighted.
Sebastiano needs true friends by his side.
People who can help him in that environment...
which I don't like.
Except for his deputy Ferretti, who seems like a good person,
the less I see of the others, the better.
When do you start?
To be honest, I don't know. This is news to me too.
I wanted to surprise you both.
What have you made
to celebrate the return of the prodigal son?
Luisas been in the kitchen since this morning
making her local delicacies.
I'll go and see.
She's wonderful.
The most beautiful thing in my life.
I've been very lucky.
So, would you like to work with me again?
Yes, even though I'm not cut out for office work.
After what happened, it's better.
You'll be less visible.
Are you sure I can be of use to you?
I'm sure of it.
You heard what my wife said.
You're one of the few I can count on.
In Sicily,
you underwent a hard test and you passed it.
That chapter is now closed.
I want you to stay with me forever.
Hello, Frank!
Stand by me, understand?
Frank... Hello, Frank.
- Terrasini, how are you? - Welcome to Italy.
You're looking well. You look younger!
Angels and the devil never grow old!
- You're looking good. - Get in the car.
Mr Carrisi, is this your first time in Italy?
No, no...
As a matter of fact, I was born in Italy.
You see, Mr Carrisi, Itala, our organisation,
aims to restore governability to our country.
We'd rather directly approach
those who hold the power in business and politics.
I've come to do business.
I don't see how politics come into it.
We can't ignore the political aspects
in such an important financial operation.
We would face all sorts of obstacles
at an administrative level, not to mention public opinion.
We can remove these obstacles in a friendly way
through the intervention of certain associates.
However, I'd like to emphasise that our business dealings
are intended as a restorative
and democratic political project.
You can count on top results and on top discretion.
I hope you know enough about the situation in Italy
to appreciate our intervention.
I get the feeling Mr Carrisi is puzzled.
And how much will your cover cost me.
Fifteen percent of the investment.
Expensive.
But without our support,
your work would be very risky
with an uncertain outcome.
There are also objective difficulties
when navigating through a maze of interests
which make life difficult.
With that 15%, you won't have the slightest problem.
The choice is between a perhaps costly win
and certain defeat.
You would also be helping the rebirth of our country,
which is yours too, by birth.
We'll meet again soon, gentlemen.
Who knows, we might all be happy in the end.
Very well, Mr Carrisi.
- See you again. - Goodbye.
Why is Carrisi buying time?
Cannito and Laudeo don't care. Why should you?
They're both in a watertight position.
Did you explain to Carrisi
that he must absolutely go through them?
I spent a whole day explaining it to him,
but he needs to be sure that the price is right
and that he can trust them.
And then he'll convince them in New York.
Anyway, I have to be on Carrisis side.
Laudeo called today to know what you've decided.
- I don't like those two. - You dont, eh?
- They're far too arrogant. - You're right.
Everythings okay.
Here comes the swordfish.
It's magnificent.
Look at this swordfish!
Over here, fellows.
This is no fish, it's a slice of Sicily!
We've brought it to Rome for the joy of our patrons.
Do you like swordfish, sir?
The recipe is original too. I hope you enjoy it.
Those two arent men, they're eels.
And I didn't come here to fish for eels.
Yes, of course, but they're very powerful.
Laudeos organisation, Itala, goes all the way to the top.
Back home, we know our politicians.
Republicans or democrats, there's no difference.
He takes care of the reds
and you take care of your business.
- Can we sit in here? - Sorry, this room is booked out.
But there's a table there. Carmelo, take care of them.
I thought you'd like some privacy.
Well done.
Will you advise New York to cancel the investments?
If those two continue
to bust my balls and insult me,
then yes.
The worlds a big place and everyone loves dollars.
If the deal were among us,
among us Sicilians...
it would be in the family.
Why didn't Sicily secede from Italy after the war?
Frank...
Terrasini, people respect me.
From New York to Las Vegas, I have a reputation.
I don't want people around me who talk and talk.
You know that Sicilians can keep their mouths shut.
Okay, as soon as you can,
go down to Sicily and talk to our friends.
Get to work. It's your opportunity.
Take it, or lose it.
I've never lost anything, Frank.
Good morning, Giovanni.
Thank you.
Excuse me, Mr Cattani, there's a gentleman at the bar.
Very well.
Sorry to turn up like this. I rang, but you were out.
I won't keep you long. Sit down.
I must congratulate you.
For what?
For this.
It's your statement to the Prosecutor in Sicily.
I like it because no one asked you to do it.
It was the act of a man of honour.
After what you and Mr Cannito have done for me...
Excuse me, but what's your biggest wish?
Your true aspiration?
- Why do you ask? - I'm interested to know.
Well, I don't know...
I'm a policeman.
Chief Inspector?
And why not?
It's not so far fetched. You could become it.
You have the qualities, and the intelligence.
All you need are good friends
when the time comes.
Maybe.
What are you doing now?
I'm joining Mr Cannitos office.
My congratulations.
It's the least Mr Cannito can do. It's a wonderful position.
One can be very useful to ones friends in those positions.
Don't you think?
You're friends with Cannito, so how can I...
You can, yes, you can.
You see, Mr Cannito has so many things on his mind
that he might get distracted.
You understand?
I do.
Is coffee on you?
I'll call you in a few days time.
No need to give my regards to Mr Cannito.
Heard from Terrasini and his American friend?
No, but there's no cause for concern.
The deal will be done. They need us.
They'll accept the percentage and the conditions.
The Caudine Forks...
My school days are a distant past,
but I know one had to pass under them.
Mr Cattani is here, sir.
Bring him in.
There's also a call for you. Will I bring the phone?
No, I'll come downstairs.
- Good morning. - Hello, Corrado.
Professor, meet Corrado Cattani. This is Prof. Laudeo.
- I believe we've met. - Yes, in Sicily.
I didn't get to see you again.
Pity, I found you to be nice and determined.
That's right. Corrado is now part of my staff.
Excuse me.
You're lucky.
With Mr Cannito on your side, you'll have a brilliant career.
I'm not sure I have the capabilities.
If you've been chosen, you do.
I asked you to join our organisation. Remember?
- The offer is still valid. - Thank you.
We'll have the opportunity to discuss this again.
I heard about your misfortunes in Sicily, Mr Cattani,
and how you solved things brilliantly.
You're too kind. Thanks for the brilliantly.
No, don't go. There are two friends here.
- You know one of them. - If you like, I'll stay.
Come this way.
This is a great day
as I have my best friends around me.
This is Corrado Cattani.
He starts with me on Monday.
Ferretti.
He's like a brother to me.
How are you, Ferretti? I have good news for you.
Thanks also to Mr Cannito,
you've been accepted in the organisation.
It hasn't been formalised yet but I can still embrace you.
Today really is a special day.
Gabriele, bring the champagne.
Come, gentlemen.
Please...
Cheers.
I don't know what you're celebrating
but I see you're all happy, so I congratulate you.
Thank you.
Beware of Ferretti, Corrado. Measure your words with him.
He has the sharpest mind in the whole group
and he's also my trusted ear.
- It's me. - Yes?
I want to postpone Sundays meeting.
As you wish.
- Can I know why? - I have to leave.
- Can't we meet before? - I don't think it's necessary.
Remember you start with Cannito on Monday.
Can you hear me? Are you there?
What's wrong?
You belong to Laudeos organisation.
I can't talk from here. Lets meet so I can explain.
- It doesnt matter. - I must see you.
- You can't leave like this. - Will you stop me?
Remember, I'm all you have against those people.
- Yes? - Mr Cannito wants to see you.
Tell him I'll be there in 10 minutes.
Tognoli, come over. No, right now.
Who is it?
Olga.
You didn't expect this.
Frankly, no.
Up to 3 hours ago I didn't think I'd come.
You're leaving.
Yes, I must go to France.
- Have I come at a bad time? - No, I'm pleased.
But why did you come?
I had a crazy urge to see you.
I see. You're going to your wife.
I was going back to Sicily tomorrow.
I'll catch a flight tonight. There should be one in an hour.
Olga...
Listen...
No, I'm a nuisance to you.
The party's over now.
We should never surprise people.
I beg you...
To leave? I'll go immediately.
No, wait. Don't be like that.
Then why don't you kiss me and why don't we make love?
You're not in the mood.
Or is it shame, when you remember who I am?
No, I don't know who I am.
I couldn't care less.
No one knows who anyone else is.
The faces look clean.
Even the crooks look honest.
Were all decent, all respectable.
Just like me and you.
What do you know about me? What are we to each other?
Do you know what I really want from you?
Do you know?
I never asked for anything.
I never expected you to love me.
I accepted seeing you occasionally.
Is that too much?
I shouldn't have come.
It won't happen again.
Olga!
What do you want now?
I'd like you to understand. Don't leave like this.
It's no big drama.
Your mind is elsewhere and I'm nothing but a nuisance.
It's not about you... I can't explain it.
There's nothing to explain. It's all so clear.
Goodbye, Corrado.
I hope our next meeting will be better.
Will you buy me a drink?
- Order whatever you like. - If it's an effort, forget it.
No, stay. I'm sorry.
This is the slowest of the lot. Shall we dance?
Or if you prefer we can go to my place.
Or your place?
Another drink?
No, thanks. I feel I'm stealing this whisky from you.
I have my professional dignity, you know.
What's wrong?
Excuse me.
Did you have me followed?
Well? What do you want from me?
I'll be brutal. I'll tell you the truth.
You know too much.
At this point, if you tried to get out,
you know very well
that someone would certainly kill you.
I can't take it anymore.
There's too much intrigue.
Terrasini, Cannito, Olga...
You can't make love to a woman to use her and maybe kill her.
Smile at Cannito, waiting to ruin him.
Why should I put up with Terrasini so I can destroy him?
And tell me who you are. You who play on peoples trust.
Deceit has tainted everything.
Even my daughters death. I can't betray Paola too.
With you it's either black or white, or yes or no.
Now I'm saying no.
I'm tired of always being suspicious of people.
I don't like it.
A moralist like you
should know it's always worth fighting.
Against what?
We must fight against corruption,
greed and oppression.
Criminals and their deadly pursuits...
Drug and arms dealers and their accomplices.
At times I'm afraid I no longer have the strength.
If that were true, you wouldn't be here...
tormenting yourself.
Were condemned to honesty.
Today, money gives power
and all those who touch power go insane.
From the lowest to the highest.
The dominance of man over man which inevitably leads to...
this insane folly.
A madman can do anything.
Actually, he's sure he has the right to do anything
to climb up higher.
You...
Do you think we're fighting properly?
I hope so.
I've staked my life on it.
It's me, Else. I've been calling all evening.
Hi, Else. I just got back in. The concierge didn't tell me.
I was going to come to you but I couldn't. Anything new?
No, I just wanted to say hello.
You know what I found in Paola's exercise books?
A drawing she did in primary school.
There's you, me and her, all together.
That time seems so far away.
A joyfulness lost forever.
At least we have happy memories.
You're right.
We had happy times
when the three of us lived together.
But Paola is always here with me.
So many mistakes...
We make so many mistakes.
Maybe I wouldn't make any mistakes now.
It's not so simple, Else.
It's not so simple.
Not for me, or for you.