Unforgivable

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Who said,

"'As I sit here,

as the man my friends know,

"'I can't grasp the origin

of my work,

And more than a mother

that of her baby. "'

Unlikely, maybe,

but it's what interests me.

A woman

who refuses her role as mother,

Her marital,

family and social bonds.

She takes the plunge

into the unknown.

Unforgivable

Or there's this.

Over your budget, but worth it.

Autumn

a house with a real garden.

- Where the heck is it?

- Sant'erasmo.

Hold on...

Im not moving to Venice

to wind up on a desert island.

It's remote,

but it comes with a boat.

You just need to be organized.

I know the owners.

- Now listen, Mrs...

- Miss.

Miss.

Do you think Im rolling in it?

I don't know...

your books are bestsellers.

I'm in Venice for peace and quiet.

Write, breathe, sleep.

One room's enough.

A big one, preferably.

You're describing your hotel room.

I doubt I can help.

I'll see you out.

It's inhumane

to kick me out in this weather.

You like rain, don't you?

What makes you say that?

The construction of paradise

is a real deluge.

You've read my books?

Not all of them,

but I liked that one.

Sold well, but not my best.

Can you maybe fix me a grog?

This isn't a bar.

Tea, regular or herb.

Not herb tea.

It makes you fall in love.

I mean...

it wouldn't be hard.

I have Kleenex, too.

Thanks.

Is business good?

There are agencies

popping up all over town.

Rentals are okay,

but sales aren't great.

Why do you like

sant'erasmo so much?

I don't know. On one side,

there's the sea. The lagoon.

On the other, countryside.

The vines.

Sh*t!

Not that old trick.

Sorry,

I'm out of gas.

I forgot the jerry can.

It's the agency boat. Hold on...

you have flares, I hope.

There's no danger.

It's not coming our way.

We'll aim for that dock there.

Let's just drift.

We'll land up somewhere.

No, we can't do that.

Sorry, we'll have to row.

- Row? Which way?

- Over there.

- Surely, you know how to row?

- I suppose so.

This is different.

I'm really...

we're aiming for that dock there.

Sure, if we manage

to escape the liner.

Start rowing, but you ought to...

Im rowing.

I realize we have to move fast.

We're not going in that direction.

How come you speak such good French?

Because Im French.

- You've always lived here?

- No.

I grew up in Grenoble.

I lived and worked in Milan.

Doing what?

Modeling.

At 30, I changed jobs.

I had to, I was too old.

And then?

And then...

Im not going

to tell you my life story.

Then I traveled a lot, that's all.

You gave up work?

I got a job

with a British auction house.

I spent my life on planes.

A flying antiques dealer.

Why all these questions?

I have a very dull life.

You're right, this is great.

In winter,

no one wants to live here.

If you plan

on renting for a whole year,

I'm sure they'll lower the price.

It depends on you.

Depends on me?

Move in with me

and I sign right now.

Good joke.

I'm single. We'll have

a new life if you are too.

You're mad.

What if I am?

It's a serious offer.

It's ridiculous. You don't know me.

Don't need to, to love someone.

It's okay.

Didn't mean to scare you.

I'm sorry.

Don't mess around, just marry him.

I'm not sure I can live with a man.

Living with a woman worked out,

did it?

Stop it.

The sex doesn't worry me,

It's the relationship.

With a writer, it's different.

You've always loved artists.

What about you?

You had something to ask me...

yes.

Look!

It's a silver venetian half-Ducat,

Known as a half ecu with cross,

First minted sometime around 1660.

It's a forgery.

A forgery? So it's worthless.

A period forgery,

made by 17th century counterfeiters.

Time makes everything

worth something.

Should I get it valued?

You won't get much.

Money troubles?

Actually...

private detective isn't what it was.

They're closing the office.

Are you sure you're not interested?

Honestly,

Ive no idea what it's worth.

Take it then. My gift.

Thank you.

Now, just to make me happy,

Let me lend you some money.

Absolutely no way!

How much do you need?

You've no choice. How much?

Nothing, thanks.

- You never call.

- So I don't bother you.

That's rich.

I invited you over millions

of times. You always refused.

I was scared

of seeing you again, you know.

Let bygones be bygones.

You're right. Sorry.

Your hair suits you short.

Inmate Jrmie Lemo.

You have a visitor. 25 minutes.

Mom, stop coming all the time.

It's a pain. I already told you.

Today's different.

I have 1,000 euros for you.

You're kidding me?

Did you win the lottery?

Thanks anyway.

I told you,

don't wear so much make-Up here.

Summer

(one and a half years later)

Thank you.

You asked me

to send it and I forgot.

- So here it is.

- I appreciate it.

"'The king of neo-Gothic thrillers

is in Venice... "'

Please! I can't stand it!

Turn them down next time.

Out of the news, you panic.

In the news, you complain.

Make your mind up.

Did you come to make trouble?

Vicky, we're in the back.

We put mosquito nets everywhere.

You'll sleep better than last year.

You both seem in great shape.

What about you?

Tell us where you're at.

Where Im at with what?

I don't know.

How are things going with roger?

We live separate lives.

How about you and your book?

Me?

I can't write when Im in love.

For June, it's not so cold.

- It's freezing!

- The way your father likes it.

Surprise me!

He thinks he's Hemingway.

Virility over health every time.

Women usually go for that.

He's hurt a few, you know.

You mean your mother?

His cheating got her down.

Did for her in the end.

What? She had a car crash.

Stuffed full of sedatives.

We shouldn't be talking about this.

You're right. Sorry.

You've done him the world of good.

I never saw him so happy.

Don't hold it against me.

Look at all those boats.

I'm sure Alvise is out there.

We should get going.

Have you seen the time?

Alice isn't with you?

She'll be with the guys

from last year.

From last year?

What the f***'s she up to

with those junkie thugs?

She always has to go

and screw everything up!

Go easy.

Some water?

Show me your face.

Feel better?

Let's go.

Mom's clothes have all gone.

She couldn't go out in her swimsuit.

You're taking this incredibly well.

Francis, she wants to party

and stay over in Venice. It's fine.

She doesn't want to be

with me and granddad.

You're up early!

I couldn't sleep.

Me neither.

Yes, it's me.

No, still no news.

Hold on.

It's dad.

I'd rather be alone to talk.

Yes, of course.

Naturally.

Of course.

No, nobody knows where she is.

Hi, Giorgio.

The countess is seeing no one.

No problem,

I didn't come to see her.

Don't worry about it.

Where's Alice?

Alvise, Im talking to you.

You're distracting me.

Leave or wait till Ive finished.

She stood me up, actually.

I thought daddy

must have grounded her

To stop her seeing me.

Stop it. Where is she?

Cherubini, she left me

twiddling my thumbs all night.

Don't mention

that b*tch's name to me.

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