7 Days (7 giorni)

7 DAYS

DAY 1

- Chiara? - Yes. Hi.

- You must be Ivan. - You speak French?

- A little. Have you been running? - I got lost walking.

This part of the island is very wild.

- May I? - Thanks.

The guesthouse is up there. It's the island's only hotel.

You arrived yesterday?

I think we've come for nothing. It's not doable.

- Why not? - You'll see.

The hotel's depressing for a start.

So, what did I tell you?

Look at it.

This is a part we no longer use. But we'll clean it all up.

We'll even put flowers. All right? Have a little patience.

There are only 26 of us left on the island. All the young people left.

- Is Saturday doable? - Yes. My son's preparing a room. Come and have a look at it.

Luigi! Luigi!

- Yes, Mamma? - The bathrooms?

Yes, yes. I need some time.

- Is the room ready? - I still have to do the bed.

Hey, Nico!

So, this is how we'll do all the rooms. Do you like it?

Yes.

- Does the lighthouse work? - It hasn't worked in years.

Maybe it could be fixed?

This place is a wreck. Let's go to Gertrud's. You'll love it.

My brother wants to sleep here. Here or nowhere.

So, is it possible to get...

a mattress here or not?

Is it possible or not?

Come on, let's go.

He's not answering.

These people get on my nerves.

- Genetic isolation never did any good. - Arsehole!

- Excuse me? - Offending them isn't going to help.

It doesn't matter. We won't manage it.

It's impossible. We must be realistic.

But it's for your brother. And my best friend. We must make it happen.

It's the only place on the island with Internet.

I managed to get the keys.

Well.

- We must tell them it's not working. - No!

So when will we tell them?

Don't worry them. It's still fragile. They've only been clean three years.

Three years? Three years is an eternity.

They've dreamt of it for so long. Having a normal life, showing everyone.

So? How's it going?

- Have you been to the doctor? - Yes, we got X-rays, no need to operate.

- It's better. It'll be fine. - So, how's it going?

Still lots to do, but we'll manage.

You're an angel! I'll never forget what you're doing for us.

Bro, Capo Grosso, is it doable?

It's no sure thing. Even if it won't be what you dreamt of.

- Figure it out. - What are we doing about the drinks?

Are all your guests from your group?

Most of them.

Wine and champagne for the others, but just Coke and fruit juice for us.

- You'll drink nothing at your wedding? - You want us to end up under the table?

Be careful with the cake. They often put booze in them.

- You want them to change the recipe? - No alcohol, get it?

I'll take care of it, don't worry.

How about you, Chicca? How are you? Are you nervous?

I'm incredibly excited. I can't wait.

I believe you. We'll talk tomorrow then.

- Bye. - Bye.

Here's my suggestion.

- You do the rooms. I do the lighthouse. - Okay, I agree.

- That's it, guys. Do you like it? - It's perfect.

I'm pleased.

Excuse me. We haven't spoken about the money yet.

- You'll be guests. Didn't Luigi tell you? - Yes, yes...

But for the rehearsals and the ceremony. They've all come here just for that.

50 euros per person. I think that should be okay.

- We'll let you know tomorrow. - Okay, see you. - See you.

Thank you.

- Are you hungry? Shall we eat? - I should finish here.

- Is it the wedding dress? - Yes.

- You're a seamstress? - Costume designer. - Sorry.

I work in the theatre. It's my passion.

I haven't been to the theatre in ages.

- What do you do? - I'm a botanist. I work at the University of Grenoble.

Do you have a favourite fabric?

Do you have a favourite plant?

My favourite, I don't know...

Thanks.

- Enjoy your meal. - Thanks.

Hi, what's your name?

- Nico. - I'm Chiara.

Nice to meet you.

White wine or red wine?

Red. Thanks.

Sorry, I don't want to hurt you,

but why were you so aggressive towards your brother just then?

I don't know. They annoy me. They want too much.

But you wanted to come here.

- Thanks. - Thanks. - You're welcome.

Francesca calls and says my brother can't move anymore. I had no choice.

I've never done much for him.

- But he annoys you. - It's the obsessions that annoy me.

He went to a wedding here ages ago and now he wants the same thing.

He wants to sleep at the lighthouse, at Capo Grosso.

I don't even know why.

He's always been like that, obsessed, a dreamer, unrealistic.

He didn't tell you about his experience at the lighthouse?

15 years ago, he looked out to sea and suddenly decided to stop heroin.

He decided he wanted to live.

He did start using again.

Still, that's the memory he holds on to.

You know him better than I do.

We live in the same neighbourhood. We see each other often.

Want to kill me?

This is nice music. Do you know it?

- What is it? - Lhasa. L-H-A-S-A.

DAY 2

I'M AT THE LIGHTHOUSE. BACK THIS EVENING. IVAN

- Sleep well? - Yes.

- Are you married? - No.

How come? A beautiful girl like you!

- Are you looking for a wife for your son? - I wish!

The little one or the big one?

- Ah, so he's your son too? - Yes!

I had him a little late though.

Well, when you're ready, we'll go to look at the rooms.

HOW IS IT GOING WITH THE PREPARATIONS? WILL YOU CALL ME BACK?

EVERYTHING'S FINE. LOTS TO DO. I'LL CALL YOU LATER WHEN I HAVE TIME.

Chiara!

What are you doing here?

- Is that the lighthouse lamp? - Not sure I can fix it. It won't be easy.

You've worked hard.

Ivan, what have you done to your hands?

I like you.

I want to eat in the room with you.

Buy something here and go up to the room. Okay?

Excuse me. Can we buy something?

- Is she not hearing on purpose or what? - Let's go to the restaurant then.

No, no. It's not the same. It's better in the room.

I can't.

- Hi. How's it going? - Fine. Have you read it?

Not bad. But are all the diagrams necessary?

I know you love them, but they're too prominent.

- Is that all? - Gabrielle insists we publish more, or she won't get funding.

I know, I know.

Is there anything I can do for you?

No, nothing.

- Will you manage it? - You'll get it tomorrow night, okay?

DAY 3

- Morning! Did you sleep here? - Sorry, I worked until late.

Take it easy.

Take it easy.

- Ah, got it! - Great!

And now the bulb!

Come, I'll show you what I still have.

Mostly salami, pickled vegetables, pears in syrup, gherkins.

I'll take the lot.

- Have you decided to tidy up? - No need, darling. It's as tidy as can be.

- You have any cheese? - Some pecorino, three wheels maybe.

- Here's the bulb. - Thanks.

Wait, wait.

Take these.

Wait! Take this too.

Thanks.

Give me that.

I said give me that! Antonio, give me that!

Give me that!

- Give me that! - Give that back!

For you to buy cigarettes? Forget it!

That's my money! You rotten witch!

- Are there mermaids here too? - Nobody's seen any yet.

But you can hear them.

Now I'm too old. I can't hear them. But in the past...

We're here.

- We know where it is now, that's enough. - You don't want a tour?

We'll do it on Sunday with the others. - As you wish.

I'll show you something near here. On the seabed. It's worth it.

- How many are there? - Three.

You cheated!

I'm scared of losing control of myself, like yesterday at the shop.

If you want, we'll end it when the others arrive.

We'll enjoy it for three days and then it's over.

We'll save ourselves all the crap that comes later.

- What do you think? - I don't know.

Well, I do.

I want to keep the memory of your face, as it is now.

Wait.

You're suggesting we end it in three days and then never see each other again?

Yes. Why not?

You'll be capable of doing that?

Actually, it's time that kills love. Don't you agree?

So, we'll end it forever?

Yes, in full flight.

Okay. We'll do that.

It's brave.

Come in, you're just in time.

It's a tradition here, fried blood.

It gives us strength for the work ahead.

And there's a lot to do for the celebration!

I like it.

You're not married?