Little Funny Guy (L'emigrante)

- Mom, where does this ship sail? - To America.

Where is America?

Can I see it from here?

- No, she's far away. - How far?

More than anything else.

Where's Dad? I do not see him.

- Where is he? - Up there.

Waving a white handkerchief. Look!

LITTLE FUNNY GUY aka EMIGRANT

And where are you?

And when you want me to come?

Yes! Yes! Yes!

- Oh, my God! - Mom!

- I dreamed I was talking to my dad. - I'll kill him!

However, it was him! He is in America.

He was lucky.

Mom, how beautiful is America!

God, what a place!

My father begged me.

Peppino, he said, come to America, to visit your father.

Excellent. And so you woke up everybody?

Watch all your dreams and let me sleep.

You're out of your mind! Come on, go to sleep.

But, Mom!

I saw him.

What a handsome man my Dad is. What a handsome man!

- Rasunda! - What?

To much, is to much? Every night the same thing.

What are you afraid of?

You see... There is nothing in my hands.

Do you want me to take a cleaver? And hurt you?

And make you bleed?

Something like this... will not hurt at all.

- So strong! - Is that all?

Come back on Friday.

- What about the money? - How much do I owe you?

8 cows - 67 liras.

50. One was just a small calf.

Tell me, what are you going to do with that money?

Want to know?

I'll go to America, to find my dad.

Forget about your father. Better follow your mother.

She doesn't let her mattress to overgrown with moss.

America is big. It is easy to get lost.

Next.

That is. The entire amount.

- New York City? - Of course.

- So, can I go? - Wait a minute. Where are you hurrying?

First, you need to get another stamp on the ticket.

- Yes? And where I can get it? - Next desk on the right.

What?

- What is your name? - Peppino Cavallo.

Do you have permission to leave the country?

No. Why?

Have you already completed military service?

They never call me. I am the only son.

- Did you read it? - No.

Starting this year, the only sons are also enrolled for military service.

Have some pity on me. Pretend once that you can't see on the other eye, either.

No!

Please, put the stamp. Otherwise I'll never go to America!

I need to go to America!

Next time be born as a woman.

Please, put the stamp.

No, I will not put the stamp.

But I paid for a ticket!

I said no!

I will send you to jail ...

... for the assault. To jail!

I'll kill you for what you said to me "to be born as a woman"!

Let go! I'll show you!

So, what you say? In my opinion excellent.

But if someone goes after you?

Just let them try!

I worry about you.

Damn pin ... I pricked.

What do you want? Those are my pads for the needles.

I already knew.

Listen Peppino ... If you'll find you father ... If you'll find him!

Well, yes. I know where he is.

He's in New York He sent a postcard.

Well. 20 years ago.

I want you to pass something from me.

- Good? - Of course, Mom.

I wanted to be faithfull. But the winter was so cold.

And I was so alone at night ...

The bed was so cold. And the sheets were just ice-cold.

Peppino! Peppi! Peppi...

If you find your dad, do not tell him that ...

...after he left ... I gave birth to six more children.

Of course, I will not say anything.

Otherwise he would think poorly about you.

Promise me that you will take care of my grandfather!

Of course, do not worry.

And make sure he takes the medicine before bedtime.

Do not worry. I'll call you as soon as I earn $1,000.

- You are more important to me than money. - Everything will be fine, do not worry.

Blessed Mary, take care of us.

I'll write. Just do not forget to answer.

He is still so small. Make sure he will not forget you.

- Dad will be back soon. - Do not catch any bad disease.

Once I'll find a competent person I'll write you a letter.

I look at you all the time and can not have enough.

Angiono Casimiro?

Campus Salvatore?

Casagrante Luigi?

Cavallo Giuseppina?

Men here. Women use the another bridge.

Cavallo Giuseppina?

Giuseppina Cavallo?

Giuseppina Cavallo?

Go on.

This way.

Oprico Chinara?

Are you deaf? I said woman this way.

Giano Benabella?

Chentoro Roberto?

Move on.

Do not stand here. Come inside.

Do not stand in the aisle.

/ Cry baby /

Senora, I'm sorry. Could you hold a baby for a moment?

Thank you.

Calm down. Mom will feed you now.

Come to me. Eat, eat ...

Mom has hard time with you. Mom has five of you.

Mom has a chest pain already.

And you lady, how many children you have? You feed them yourself?

- I'm still not married. - That's why you look so well.

Hey!

- You're a man or a woman? - I'm ... I'm a woman.

Then why you have such a hairy legs?

In my family everybody is very hairy.

Then explain why you're peeing standing up?

It's a family tradition.

Even my grandmother peed standing up.

Here's how!

- And what is that? - Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah!!!

Hold him!

Hold him!

Rosie? What are you doing here? Why you are not going to your cabin?

Why?

Here is so damp. You need to protect his voice.

Don Nikolone has a big plans for you in New York.

You begin to bore me.

Are you my shadow? Telling me where to go ...

...what to dress and what should I do?

I just want to be alone.

I understand.

You are in such a romantic mood tonight...

What are you up?? Watch out...

Or I tell Don about it.

Go to bad. Leave me alone.

No. You won't tell anyone.

And Don Nikolone will not live forever.

One day you really regret it.

Yes. One day, one day ... But so far he is still alive.

And who are you? You just faithful dog.

Go, Ralph.

Good night.

Hey, you! At the top. Come down.

Come on, get down.

- Ah! Uh ... - Oh! Oh! But! But!

You are you clumsy!

What were you doing up there?

And anyway, who are you?

- Without a ticket? - Yes ...

You emigrant.

Come with me.

This is my cabin. No one will find you here. You have nothing to fear.

Come.

What are you waiting for? You have nothing to fear.

I just need a maid.

Aaa?

I'm sorry. I had assistant in mind.

You want to get to America?

Who do you have there? The boyfriend?

You'll see, you'll find him there. For sure.

Imagine that. A few days ago, my friend from Salerno got married ...

... a guy from New York. And she was less pretty than you.

I hope you not offended?

You're not ugly. You are unique. You could be liked.

Of course, if you put some lipstick, mascara...

And you have to shave!

Yeah, okay. I'm kidding.

Americans have a special cream, after which the hair disappear.

Well, what are you waiting for? Come, help me.

Undo.

Well, move.

You know, sometimes to be beautiful is very hard...

Because men have only thing in their minds.

And I want them to be admire my talent.

My voice ... And they like this ... and this ...

Do you talk? Are you always so silent?

What is your name?

Aaa?

What is your name?

Peppino.

Peppino?

So you're a man?