Me, Them and Lara Page #7

Synopsis: Father Carlo returns home after years spent in Africa in an humanitarian mission. Instead of getting the expected peace of mind with the help of his family, he'll face their problems: for instance, his father has married Olga a Moldavian woman much younger than him and Carlo's brother and sister are worried about the heritage or what's let of it.
Genre: Comedy
Director(s): Carlo Verdone
Production: Warner Italia
  2 wins & 9 nominations.
 
IMDB:
5.8
Year:
2009
115 min
22 Views


and her best friend Aida.

They're inseparable.

How nice! How nice, Elisa!

This is Carlo,

our family's spiritual guide.

Welcome to this house,

we're glad to have you!

How are you?

What?

Shall we begin?

Let's see what's new.

I've seen the first.

Please, follow me.

I hope you'll like it!

I'll be in the kitchen.

We're going to help friends move.

- You're not staying for lunch?

- We've done enough!

You'll mess my seating arrangement!

This is the room

we've prepared for Michael.

Nice! Very nice!

Congratulations!

- Nice colors.

- Fresh.

Fresh...

Did you draw these?

I did everything.

The appliances are safe.

Do you have a circuit breaker?

A circuit breaker?

Is there one here?

Are... are you kidding?

Of course there is.

Everything's...

Standard.

Standard!

Sure?

Totally.

Your son is really beautiful.

It's a nice photo.

- Watch it, they'll notice.

- What?

You have a cold,

go to the bathroom!

The bathroom?

These are bunks beds in case...

a friend sleeps over.

Right.

Mattresses for children.

Designed for children?

Yes, very comfortable.

Lunch is ready, take a seat!

Oh, God! She's

been hit on her head!

You'll eat it anyway!

We're really sorry for what happened.

I'm sure that Lara

will give her proper medication.

I need to wash my hands.

First door on the right,

that's the bathroom.

What?

I must tell you.

- What?

- The moment I saw you...

I couldn't say it

in front of the others.

You...

Iook just like...

my husband.

Unbelievable.

It's unbelievable.

It was shocking.

I'd like to meet him.

He died two years ago.

Really? How?

A heart attack playing tennis.

He loved sports.

I'm so sorry.

Really sorry.

Really very sorry.

Really I am.

The bathroom's... on the right.

It's occupied.

It's a charitable act.

I'll explain later. Very calmly.

There's another bathroom,

over here.

Please.

Stop with your nose!

You think it's easy?

Delicious! Congratulations!

Thank you.

You didn't eat anything.

Why?

I'm on a diet.

I'm so sorry about the accident.

It could have been worse.

I admit I've been very surprised

by the attention you pay...

to Lara and Michael.

It's not usual.

It's not usual.

Michael's arrival

will change your existence.

We know that but...

we're aware of it

but we're fully motivated

and we feel

very enthusiastic.

I'll tell you later, I'll explain.

Congratulations for the staff.

My brother's a missionary in Africa.

They've been taken off the... streets.

These girls have been...

taken off the... streets.

From where?

We were prostitutes before.

Now we're maids!

It's true.

You're great, Carlo.

No need to say that.

Not necessary.

Not necessary at all.

Bring the main course now.

It's on the table.

I wanted to tell you...

In fact...

I'd say that...

Have you actually

thought about this new situation?

A 5 year-old boy in the house...

with an acquired sister...

you've met recently.

At this point of my life

having a child around

can only make me happy.

We don't need this house.

No. We don't.

We don't need it... what for?

We don't need this house.

The idea that

Lara can live here with her son...

can only make us... not happy,

but very happy!

They're so dear.

We're ready...

to do anything

so Lara can be with her son.

Good. Very generous.

You work in...

Finance.

Finance and investments...

Stock market!

Stock market, let's say that.

A job that needs temperament.

Lucidity.

Yes... strong nerves,

focus and speed.

- Who is it?

- Don't know!

Sorry, I'll check.

Dear old Luigi!

Affection!

It's them!

Don't open!

Yes?

Send the chicks down

before I lose my temper.

No one's leaving

and we're having lunch.

It's not your business,

that's our stuff. Got it?

Why are you wearing these?

Are you believers or not?

If you are,

I'm the one representing Him.

I warn you...

not to cross this thresh-hold.

This house is like a church,

those who come

are protected by the Lord! Objections?

Let's do what he says, let's go...

I feel we'll meet again.

Here's my advice, send them down.

What happened?

Nothing.

Mrs. Gallone with her usual matters.

Difficult neighborly relations...

Is something wrong?

You look worried.

No. Everything's fine.

A little wine?

- What was that?

- A rock... a sling...

A shot?

A shot?

Don't move, please, don't move!

This is madness!

Not even in Kabul!

Did they shoot?

They shot us,

but we've saved three lives!

Saved who? F*** you!

Why did you open the door?

To cause this disaster...

A bad thing can turn into a good one.

- What good thing?

- Something bad can become good.

She's not answering.

I left messages, texted her...

Nothing...

She won't speak to me.

Lucky she didn't report us.

Report us?

We're actually the victims of an...

For attempted murder!

Is it normal to end up

in the middle of a gunfight?

I told you

not to let them come in!

It was an act of humanity...

Your humanity could've

sent us back to the Lord!

She told me.

I didn't need much.

Just a better job and a quiet life...

And instead, I trusted you!

F*** off.

I don't want Michael to end up like me.

With no father...

You never told us.

Where's your son's father?

When he found out

I was pregnant he left.

He didn't recognize him.

When Michael was 6 months old

I got very depressed,

I'm better but they keep an eye on me.

To see if I'm balanced and reliable.

With what happened

I may never see him again.

I'm leaving tonight.

Why?

The quicker, the better!

No. You're not leaving.

Definitely not.

Drink some water.

We'll take care of it.

You have to go and see that...

psychologist,

and explain exactly how things went.

You should take your responsibilities.

Tell her that it was... an exception

and it won't happen again.

Fix it.

Sorry. May I talk?

Shouldn't you go, you're the shrink...

You're not following!

I am! Enough!

You have to go!

As a priest.

You're the one with authority...

You should...

She's the kind...

who gets along better

with men than women.

- So what?

- You'll see.

Lunch break is over,

fix your make-up.

Tourists are waiting for you.

See you tonight.

I'll make meat-pie with artichokes.

Bring the ice cream!

Meeting's over!

How can I allow

a child to live in a home

where bullets fly?

I'm sorry for being the instigator,

the ticking bomb of this tragedy...

It may be a sign telling me

this isn't my place,

and I should leave.

I made a decision.

I bought tickets for the girls.

Next week I'm leaving

for Africa with them.

Without us, there won't be problems

in this house, in this family...

which is a truly great family.

What happened was exceptional...

and it can't in any way...

Have you seen "Ghost"?

What?

"Ghost".

Beautiful film with Demi Moore.

I live in Africa,

I don't have the opportunity.

A few years ago maybe...

I saw it, with... Moore.

So you can understand

why I'm so distracted

when I'm near you.

Not really.

This was Giorgio. My husband.

Notice anything?

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Francesca Marciano

Francesca Marciano (born Rome, 17 July 1955) is an Italian writer and actress. She was the recipient of the Rapallo Carige Prize for Casa Rossa in 2003. more…

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