Citizens of Montemor!
It's with great satisfaction
that today
will be brought to the public the first case to be judged
under the Law of Fair Punishment.
A law that, as everybody knows,
was create by me
for the benefit of all the people of Montemor!
Your Highness,
I ask your permission to narrate my misfortune.
Proceed.
I was cheated on by my wife.
I'm deeply sorry.
And because of it, I've came here to claim the Fair Punishment to her lover.
And he will get what he deserves!
And I repeat:
The Law is valid to peasants,
To dukes,
To marquises, or to any other person with a noble title,
without exception!
Proceed.
Actually, my own wife will make the confession.
Very well,
So, let her speak.
This is my wife.
She will reveal now who she slept with.
Well, it's...
It's really indispensable for her to effectively
prove that she slept with another man because...
Just saying the words isn't...valid.
In fact, she could...
be committing the crime of...
Of slander!
But she will be able to prove it.
She brings with her a personal object of her lover.
Object?
W-well...
In this case she can continue with the accu...accusa...accusation.
Even though...
A woman with such dignified appearance...
It's hard to believe she committed such act.
And by the way, perhaps, when she did it,
if she really did it...
Perhaps she was in a tad confusing moment, not thinking straight.
Right?
But that doesn't lessen her blame for cheating on her husband.
Yes!
But on the other hand, uh...
To err...
To err is human and well, every couple goes through difficult moments
And deep down,
I've always thought of "cheat" as a very strong word.
And it's nothing more than a little slip.
Let's be honest!
Who never did it?
Isn't that right?
Me!
I never cheated on my wife!
That's great, congratulations, keep it up.
A faithful, supportive, merciful man.
Because the law...
The law exists to be applied!
Of course.
But at the same time, forgiveness.
Forgiveness is one of the most beautiful gestures of the human being.
A gesture that needs to be practiced. Always.
In this moment, for example.
Your Highness, it's in the condition of a betrayed husband that I insist
that the law of Fair Punishment be applied,
so my wife's lover pays for his actions!
And I demand fifty whippings to be applied!
Fifty?!
Come on, say his name!
The name...
The name of the man I slept with is...
Your Highness!
Your Highness...
The mine.
There was a big collapse.
A lot of men are injured and many others are stuck inside the mine.
The mine.
The miiine!
Then the case is suspended for an undefined period of time.
Afonso...
You're back.
Why did you take so long to...?
- What are you doing here? -Amália, wait.
- We could talk... -"Talk"?
What lie will you tell me this time?
I know...that I should've come back earlier...
Sent you a message.
But things in Montemor were way more complicated than I imagined.
Amália, Amália! Listen-!
No, you listen!
I sent you a letter.
Do you know what I found out?
That there's no "Afonso, the blacksmith from Montemor".
I work far form the city.
Anyway, only a few people know me.
Oh, I'm sure of that.
Me, for example.
Afonso,
I thought I knew you.
Even though it was just a few days together, I...
Now I see that you were and still is just a stranger.
Daughter! What is it? What happened?
Was it Amália?
Yes, she came in like crazy...
What are you doing here? -Afonso!
I need to talk to Amália.
Listen, I don't think this is a good idea.
If Amália doesn't want to talk to you it's better to not insist.
I'll look for a place to stay in the city.
But tell Amália that I'll only return to Montemor after we have a proper conversation.
Afonso!
Four miners are severely injured and
five have minor injuries.
How many are still inside the mine?
Five total, but we can't know if they're dead or alive...
It's impossible to reach them.
What's the plan to rescue them?
We're still analyzing what's best.
What do you mean?!
Call up all the foremen to help with this.
No, better.
All the workers from the castle must abandon their tasks to help in the rescue.
I want everybody,
working day and night to help saving these poor men!
Lupércio.
Your Highness.
What's the situation?
One of the miners couldn't make it.
He just passed away.
Listen, I've already told you you're not welcomed...
Dad, please!
What do you mean, "Please"?
Just now you came in here, furious.
And just yesterday you said you were sorry for believing in him.
I know.
We're still going to have a proper conversation about this.
In a way or another, Afonso kept his promise.
He came back.
Martinho, Mrs. Constância...
I wanna apologize for all the trouble I caused.
And indeed I'm keeping the promise I made.
I'd like to say again how grateful I am for everything you did for me.
And I will always be.
My daughter, you're sure that...
No.
I'm not sure about anything, mom.
And that's exactly why I decided to give a chance...
...to us.
Afonso, throughout these days I've been looking for reasonable and unreasonable explanations
to justify your absence here.
Whatever the truth is, I ask you, please,
do not lie to me.
First of all,
everything,
absolutely everything I told you about how I feel
is true.
I need more than this.
Because the truth about the way you feel about me...
isn't the truth I need to know who you are.
The truth is that things in Montemor...
...got way more complicated than I expected.
What things?
My obligations.
Well, everything.
During the period I've spent convalescing here in Artena, Amália,
I forgot completely about the life I had in Montemor.
Afonso.
I need to ask you something.
Is there someone else?
Someone else?
No.
Of course not.
The issue is something else.
Ah, so there is an issue?
Yes.
There is an issue. In fact,
a lot of issues.
That can be solved.
No?
It isn't that simple.
What do you need?
Is it time?
You need to spend more time in Montemor, is that it?
You know that everything happened very fast between us.
Fast?
It doesn't matter if it was fast or not, Afonso.
This isn't measurement for anything.
Especially for what we feel about each other.
Amália, Montemor is more than just the place where I was born.
I have obligations.
And in this moment,
especially now...
Afonso?
Tiago!
What a surprise!
So? Came back for real?
It's what we were talking about.
It's useless, Tiago! If you want him to answer something with an "yes" or a "no",
you can give up.
I- I didn't mean to interrupt your conversation,
but, sister, we still have nothing to sell in the market.
God, I forgot completely, Tiago!
I have to hurry up and prepare the food.
You don't need to worry about me, I
I'll walk around and we meet later.
Ah, no way!
You come with me!
I'll take you to see my workplace.
They're probably located by the end of the mine.
The collapse happened in the fourth gallery.
If we keep digging around here...
We'll take days to reach them.
Exactly.
They might not survive.
Without water and without any air openings, their chances are minimum.
But I have a suggestion.
This way.
My idea is to start digging in this point, at the mine's entrance.
As if we were taking a shortcut.
Yes.
But there's no guarantee that this will work.
But we also don't have any better option.
Start immediately.
Attention, men!
Well, I hope to be back as fast as possible.
You can go in peace.
I promise you that when you return you will find Artena exactly as you left it.
So I hope, my daughter.
And in the same way I hope that, in case there's any problem,
if you need to make a decision of greater relevance,
don't hesitate to count with Demétrio's help.
As Your Majesty wishes.
Obviously I know you two usually disagree in most of the kingdom's issues
but I ask you to make an effort to work together.
At least for the next few days.
You can go in peace, my father.
I recognize Demétrio's experience regards politics and finances.
And his assistance will certainly be of great value, if necessary.
Great.
This way I can travel more at ease.
In case Your Highness wishes for or need...
You are dismissed from your duty until my father's return.
Well, here's the service area.
Here's my kitchen,
storage,
tables.
And exactly here where you're at
is the administration.
You're very welcomed.
I've never seen a better used space than this one.
In fact,
I supposed that more well used than the space
are the pans.
Not to brag but,
here we make the best soups of Artena.
So?
How do you want to help me? Dicing onions or shredding the chicken?
I can take the chicken?
Great!
Hm?
Whoa!
Amália, I think that I prefer to take care of the onions.
So let me handle it.
Hey!
Well, well.
Isn't it that the blacksmith from Montemor is back?
I confess I'm surprised.
No one here believed you would come back.
Virgílio, our last encounter wasn't very pleasant, especially for you.
So why don't you simply
stay away from me?
I imagine that this time
you came back to stay permanently.
And I imagine that this is none of your business.
It looks like
your business in Montemor aren't going well.
I hope you can cook well.
Or else your plan
is to survive at Amália's expense.
I don't know if you recall, but I spared your life.
From what I recall, I didn't ask you for anything.
So don't ask me for any kind of gratitude.
We had a pending matter.
We still do.
Let's settle this now.
Great.
Virgílio!
What's happening here?!
I can explain what's happening here, Diana.
Your boyfriend can't control his jealousy.
You can't be serious, Amália.
I'm sincerely happy that your boyfriend is back
I wish you both all the best.
But please Amália, leave us alone.
This is my tent.
Obviously the one that came after trouble was Virgílio.
Of course.
We're always the ones to blame.
Amália, I don't think it's worth it.
Diana,
I've already tried to explain this to you in every way.
Virgílio doesn't like you.
He's just using you to get to me, that's obvious.
You don't have to put yourself through this.
That's funny.
This is nonetheless an ironic advice.
Exactly because it comes from a woman that for years told me she loved me.
I never said I loved you!
Let it go, Virgílio.
It's not worth it.
Let's go.
And I thought that the days in the market were boring.
I don't know what else I can do to help Diana.
But for now there's nothing that can be done.
Be calm.
Sooner or later, she will find out Virgílio's true character.
I just hope it won't be too late.
Why now?
Why exactly now?
One day!
One day that Afonso is absent and the mine collapses, people want to whip me in public...
Too many disgraces together!
Your Highness, maybe this is an excellent opportunity to...
Opportunity?! Opportunity for what?
For what?!
To show everybody your worth.
To earn the reliability and respect of all the citizens of Montemor.
An opportunity to write your name in history,
As the one who saved the miners!
You Highness will forever be remembered,
and will become the greatest member of the Monferrato's dynasty.
A true hero!
Yes.
Yes, maybe this is the consecration destiny has reserved for me.
And at the same time,
it's important to the people, in a delicate moment like this,
that someone like me exists to inspire confidence.
Yes, Your Highness! Exactly!
And just so there's no doubts
regards your dedication, your courage,
our suggestion is for Your Highness to do a pronouncement to the people.
A speech.
A speech where Your Highness will talk, among other things, about hope.
Yes...
That's an excellent idea... interesting...
Interesting, a speech now may really be a consecrator...
Especially if I improvise- which, not to brag but,
is my strong point.
Actually, just in case,
we decided to write you this speech. Here it is.
Well, since you already wrote it, perhaps it's indeed better if I read it.
Although I just had a much better idea!
I'll write the main sentences of the speech on my hands
This way I don't risk losing the paper like the last time.
And it will seem like I'm speaking naturally.
Excellent idea, Your Highness...
Write me!
Citizens of Montemor,
as some of you already know,
a serious accident happened in our mines.
A miner is dead
and some are severely wounded.
And a group of miners that worked further inside
are trapped under debris.
But this is not the time to lose hope, because...
Because...
Because... hope must always blossom in our h-hearts...
Ex-..
-cept...
The heart of a child of Montemor will never beat alone.
Oh.
Under my command,
men shall work day and night
until we rescue our our b- our b-brothers.
Likewise, I shall not rent...
I shall not rest, only one...
Only one...
Only one heart!
Until everyone is...
Proud of the mine...
that exists within each one of us.
Long live Montemor!
Long live...
Your Highness...
There is an issue with the Marquis.
Actually, there are many issues with the Marquis.
But, this time, it’s a health issue.
Health issue?
The wound on his foot has worsen,
and he has a high fever.
And is there anything that can be done?
We’ll, I’ve applied a salve made of calendula to the wound
and I recommend he drinks a tea made with these herbs four times a day.
These are rare herbs,
from the East,
with a high healing potential.
Leave it up to me.
I’ll personally supervise the tea’s intake.
Your Highness... I'm sorry for your fiancé.
I appreciate it.
And I shall pray for his quick recovery.
But I thought I could spend the night here, next to him, so...
I don’t think that’d be necessary.
Lucíola will take care of everything and, if he worsens suddenly,
I’ll call for you.
And I shall come immediately, but is Your Highness certain...
Absolutely.
See you tomorrow, doctor.
See you, Your Highness.
Shall I prepare the tea now, Your Highness?
A lemon grass tea shall be enough for the Marquis.
You know...
I don’t even know how to thank you.
You sit down watching someone work like nobody else.
You should actually thank me, you know?
- Yeah? - Yeah.
If I tried to cook, I’d push all your customers away.
Oh, we’d better hurry up because a downpour is coming.
It won’t rain.
I assure you.
“It’s just a cloud!”
Amália, I was trying to be optimistic, I’ll admit.
But, just so you don’t say I’m not a gentleman.
- Now you’ll be better covered from the rain. - Wow, so protected!
Truly! Now nothing,
nothing can reach me! Nothing!
Nothing can reach you, nothing?
I can’t believe this happened!
Yeah, daughter. The rain, the wind...
The rain, the wind and your stubbornness!
Since last winter I’ve been saying this roof needed to be reformed and you kept on postponing it.
And since when you do know about roofs?
Ever since these leaks started showing up.
What leaks? This has nothing to do...
And until when will you keep on arguing?
Until there’s a new downpour and our rooms flood as well?
Martinho,
if you want I can help you fix this roof.
I’m not sure you could be of much help...
Since Tiago’s not here,
I guess we’ll have to do with you, right?
Your Highness.
Your Highness!
So,
what are the prospects?
The men are working as fast as they can,
because we’re digging through the mine’s entrance, above it,
and there is a risk of a new collapse.
And is there...any sign someone might be alive?
Not yet, Your Highness.
But we believe in the next few hours...
Sir!
Sir, we... Your Highness.
They're alive!
We could hear them!
This way.
Hellooo!
Here!
We're in here!
What are you waiting for? Keep digging, quickly!
Like I explained,
we must proceed, but it's necessary to have caution.
How long do you believe you’ll take to reach them?
Until tomorrow morning.
Excellent.
Keep me informed.
Keep working!
Keep yourself calm over there! We’re gonna take you out!
There it is.
Brand new.
Won’t you congratulate me?
Congratulations, Afonso. You did an amazing job.
Your Highness.
How’s the Marquis?
He’s worsening.
The fever won’t break.
Well, he’s in the hands of God.
And if God won’t heal him, that’s His will.
Anyhow, I shall have the wedding invitations suspended.
And those who’ve already received it shall be warned there will be no ceremony.
Who is this man?
The Marquis himself called for him.
In one of his few moments of awareness.
From what I’ve understood,
he’s some sort of healer.
A healer.
Just like the Marquis. Thinking some charm could save his life.
They say this man is powerful.
That he can take away the pain and the fever.
Lucíola, please.
He will rip off good money from the Marquis’s pocket, that’s it.
I know this kind of swindler very well,
he will shake some branches, lighten an incense and done!
Hope’s the last one to die.
I just hope it doesn’t take too long,
because I want to cancel this goddamn wedding soon.
Your Highness.
You Highness?
What...?
What? What is it? WHAT IS IT?
Your Highness, forgive us for waking you up, but it’s an emergency
What’s going on? -The mine!
The trapped miners are about to be rescued!
And Your Highness must be there in such an important moment!
The time for your consecration has come!
Well...
I admit I’d like to get some more sleep, but anyway...
Let's go.
How are you?
We’re all well!
As much as possible, of course!
Very well! We shall rescue you soon!
We’ll pull you up one at a time!
Tighten the rope around your body and warn us when you’re ready!
Alright!
So how do I look?
Great! But...
maybe it’d be more appropriate if Your Highness looked more...
invested in the rescue, to attain some credibility.
Yup. And what do you suggest?
Allow me, Your Highness...
Perfect.
Just one more detail If you’d excuse me...
There...
Very good, hmhm.
Great.
There.
Now it’s good.
Perfect.
Very well! Just a bit more!
Hold on a moment!
Here we go! I’m ready.
PULL!
PUUULL!
It was a triumph, Your Highness!
A demonstration of strength and bravery rarely seen in Montemor.
A hero! Nothing less than a hero!
I noticed many people in the crowd crying while you saved those men.
Ha, yes. I humbly confess I am quite proud of my actions.
Your Highness. - Hmm?
Most people at the mine came straight to the castle’s courtyard.
Right. And what do they want?
They demand that Your Highness proceed with the trial.
The Law of Fair Punishment.
- The cheated husband and his wi... - I know!
I know, Cássio.
I haven’t forgotten.
Then, Your Highness...
What shall we tell the people?
Therefore,
from this moment on,
the Law of Fair Punishment is hereby revoked.
My lady.
Yes?
The Marquis. You must come immediately.
I promise we won’t take long.
I just need two orange baskets and some mushrooms.
Mushrooms?
It won’t be as easy as fixing a roof, but I think you can do it.
So I’ll go get another basket, for the mushrooms.
Easy...!
Hey...!
STOP!
ENOUGH!
AMÁLIA!
My daughter!
Stop!
I needed to learn how to defend myself.
So I could protect the people I love.