The Vice of Hope (Il vizio della speranza)

Stop, asshole!

Let's go.

- How's it going? - Fine.

- Get it ready, I need it tonight. - Yes, Ma'am!

What are you lookin' at?

Over here!

Dress warm, it'll be cold tonight.

- I know. - It's colder on the boat.

- Why can't we take the car? - They can see us in the car.

We have to take the boat.

- If it rains? - I'll take care of it.

- Where's Hope? - With a client.

And Fatima?

She's not here.

What's that mean?

I dunno.

Come here!

Where's Fatima?

I think Fatima ran away.

She wants to keep the baby.

I do too! I don't want them to take him.

I can find a job. I can stay with him.

Stop it!

Quit talking bullshit.

Fatima, Hope, Natalie...

and this is yours.

We can't find Fatima.

Take the other two tonight.

But find her, Maria.

Or things could get nasty.

- Bye, Aunt Mari. - Bye.

- Good evening. - Good evening, Marcolina.

I expect the third one tomorrow.

- Don't let me down. - Yes, Ma'am.

- Did Mama eat? - Tuna.

Tuna...

Why do I bother buying fresh food?

What's the point?

Mama...

You can't sleep in the tub!

Come on...

How are you, darling?

I'm fine.

- Cover up. - Is it cold?

Very!

Sleep now.

Yes, Mama will sleep now.

- Is Fatima here? - She asked but we have no room.

- Where is she? - How should I know?

No point in looking, she's not inside.

Fatima!

You don't believe me!

- You're a liar. - Fuck you!

What if you can't find her?

I'll lose this job.

Who'll take over?

Someone else.

You have to stay. Only you. Because she's next.

Then tell me where Fatima is.

I don't know.

Nobody knows anything...

Just a little, okay?

Yes.

At this age, Health Services should give us this stuff for free.

We'll eat our broth,

watch TV,

doze off under the covers...

And we won't bust balls with our memories.

Aunt Mari...

Fatima.

What'd she do?

I can't find her.

Listen up...

You're credible

because I taught you.

You learned well and did what you had to do.

But lately?

You've gone soft.

What's wrong? You're acting strange...

It's nothing.

We're wasting time...

Tell me what's wrong, I can help you.

Your belly's swollen.

I'm always dressed so I didn't notice.

You don't take showers?

I don't like being naked.

But you're naked when they fuck you.

I stay dressed.

How can this be?

You're a mess inside.

It's impossible.

I sewed this woman up when they brought her to me.

She was a mess.

I told her mother she'd never have children.

I cried for what they'd done to her.

Are you gonna cry now or explain this?

She's pregnant.

She's three months

and the baby's fine.

So, everything's okay.

No.

If she gives birth she'll probably die.

Die? Why?

She's like a broken vase that was glued back together.

If we force it, it will crack.

And we'll lose her.

God forbid.

I need her.

If we want to terminate, we have to do it now.

It's already late.

Dr. Corvino,

I'll let you know.

Don't worry, we'll solve the problem with the right people.

I'll pay for it.

When you find Fatima, we'll take care of it.

You can go home the same day.

What if I don't find Fatima?

There's Tina. She was due for a check-up today.

Go visit her tomorrow. She's a good one.

She gave us four already.

We'll make due with her for now.

What are you thinking?

What's heroin like?

Like a velvet coat.

But it's not for you.

Maria, I made octopus broth for you.

No, Gioacchino...

You've always liked it.

11 WEEKS

Maria!

My friend Maria.

I forgot to invite you because I'm a dumbass.

I expected this wedding to last longer,

but look, it's over already.

Did you see the doctor?

I saw him yesterday.

I thought it was a fifth baby, but it's a tumor.

I'm sorry, there's no deal this time.

I'm having surgery next week.

Before the operation, I wanted to be married!

You should wear white once in your life, right?

We're all broke here so people brought food,

favors...

and the dress.

Titina can't come, but she sent this and a hug!

Who?

The seamstress under house arrest!

- Thank you! - You're welcome.

Maria... I dream about them every night.

It's like you said, right? You said they're happy.

It's just that... I don't see them, understand?

In my mind, I can't see them.

They're laughing and running, Tina.

Like you and me when we were kids.

There's more to life than suffering, don't forget that.

If something beautiful comes your way, hold onto it!

Because it's too late when it's your time to die.

Don't say that...

You did it for their own good.

What's good for kids is their mother!

Well, congratulations!

Thanks.

Maria!

- Hey, Maria! - What?

- Come here. - What is it?

Still looking for Fatima?

Why?

She's here,

come!

Here, where?

- Here! - Here, where?

You idiot!

My mind was all confused.

But I'm fine now.

Let's go to my house.

I swear I won't run!

I know...

But you need to stay warm.

One day my son will come back to me.

Who's the father?

There is none.

If there's no father,

whose baby is it?

Who's in the bathroom?

My friend.

What's her name?

Fatima.

Where's she gonna sleep?

Not here, we have to leave.

Does your friend know you're a whore and don't even know

who knocked you up or who to ask for abortion money?

Shut the fuck up, I'm not aborting!

You'll come to a bad end.

That's a nice name,

like Our Lady of Fatima...

Listen, Fatima...

Follow the main road until you see a shrine to Jesus.

There's a bridge nearby, cross it...

Listen!

Look for a church. Ask for Father Antonio.