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THIS FILM IS BASED ON A TRUE STORY

THE 'NDARGHETA IS THE ONLY CRIMINAL ORGANISATION IN THE WORLD

PRESENT IN ALL FIVE CONTINENTS

WITH AN INCOME OF 53 BILLION EUROS PER YEAR.

FAMILY IS THE HEART OF THEIR CRIMINAL STRUCTURE

AND POWER IS ALWAYS HANDED DOWN FROM FATHER TO SON

VILLA SAN GIOVANNI, STRAIT OF MESSINA DECEMBER 24, 2006

Ferry for Messina leaving the pier.

Judge.

Giovanni!

- Are you taking the ferry too? - No.

Did you think on what I said?

Yes.

I think you're right, but…

But?

I want a job far from here.

Sure.

Ferry for Messina leaving the pier.

Listen, let's go to my office.

I can get you something this evening.

It's Christmas. I should be with my family.

You're right. Later then?

- After New Year? - Yes.

You're making the right choice.

You mustn't worry or get upset.

Trust me.

Goodbye.

Bye.

Ferry leaving.

Isn't he coming?

Of course he is.

But he didn't answer…

Come on, let's go! Ready?

We'll put this here.

Hi Mimmo, all the best.

Hi, Mimmo, all the best.

- All the best, Madam. - Thanks, Mimmo.

All for you, Madam.

Happy Christmas.

Eyes open, mind.

- Giovanni! - Giovanni!

I was scared you weren't coming!

Think I'd leave you alone?

Would that be right? On Christmas Eve?

We were waiting for you at home.

Come on, Mom.

I was at Reggio to get the last gifts.

- Who for? - Not you.

So what did you ask Santa for?

- A console. - A doll.

Saverio.

How are you?

All OK.

Come on, let's go.

Gosh, how long!

My dear.

Dad!

Let me see you.

Madonna!

You've grown!

And this princess?

- I missed you. - Me too.

Cover me in kisses.

Come, come, Domenico, look.

Look.

- Antonio, stop. - Enza. Come on.

You never saw this.

Here.

Get in my arms.

Antonio, that'll do. It's Christmas.

So? Put your hand here.

Your finger here, on the trigger.

Is it loaded?

Scared?

Shoot.

Teresa, come here.

Shoot.

Shoot, Domenico.

Shoot, come on!

My son!

- Dad… - Well?

- Well? - Nothing.

- Are you OK? - Fine, Dad.

- Sure? - Yes.

- Give me your hands. - Hey, go with Dad.

And who knows what's there?

What? What?

- The crib! - I did it.

- Beautiful. - Really.

- Then Santa came! - The gifts! Domenico…

It says Domenico. This is mine!

Open everything!

Let's see.

Mom, it's just what I wanted!

- It's beautiful! - See?

And you, let's see.

The console!

Santa guessed and he's great!

Domenico! And this is the other game for you.

No, no. Toys later, we'll eat now.

- Oh, Dad! No! Please! - Domenico, sit there.

And you there, dear.

Maybe I didn't explain!

There you are!

How nice!

- It's good! - Is it?

- It's fantastic! - Shall we start with this?

Hand me your plate.

GOOD EVENING

Giovanni, get out of here.

Get out of here.

Pull, pull!

Pull! You get out of here!

Move. Shit, the kids! You move!

Domenico, move! Pull, pull!

- Close. close! - Sit!

Sit!

- Mom, I'm scared… - Everything will be fine!

Stop! Carabinieri!

To the left, to the right! Go on!

Hands up!

- Where is he? Where did he go? - It's clear!

Understand what I said? Tell me where he went!

Where?

- Check behind the walls! - There's something here!

Out. Get out of that wardrobe! Go on!

Move the kid and woman! Shift it! Move the kid.

Shift it! Move it!

Watch out! Watch out!

You bastard!

Man down! Bastard!

Hello?

It's impossible.

Yes, yes. OK, I'm coming.

Marco!

- What's up? - Giovanni.

Giovanni?

Giovanni.

Thanks.

Judge. Did I ruin your Christmas?

Never mind that.

What did you get up to?

It's my father.

I had to save him.

It's no one's fault.

It's my fault.

I shouldn't've let you go.

My only mistake was coming to find you.

I don't believe you think that.

It hurts!

What do you know of my life?

Then you explain.

- Do you really want to help me? - Yes.

Then don't come back.

Search among the books.

Check there!

There's nothing here.

Nor here.

Mr Dente.

We'll confiscate these.

Lieutenant.

No, no! What are you doing? It's our money! We saved it.

Madam, if it's yours, you can have it back.

Enza, drop it.

When I'm grown up, I won't be like Mom.

I won't let them in…

Don't worry. When I'm grown, I'll protect you.

PENAL COURT -CORTE D'ASSISE TRIPODI ANTONIO

REGGIO CALABRIA COURT OF APPEAL

MAXI KIDNAPPING AT GIOIA TAURO PORT

Giovanni!

Why did you bring them too?

Sit down.

Let me kiss you…

Over there we left you all the good things you like.

Sit, Domenico.

Domenico, sit.

Well?

How are you?

I'm fine, Mom. Don't worry.

You two are behaving, right?

When will you come home?

Soon.

Can I stay here with you?

No.

Give me your hand, Domenico.

Domenico.

Give me your hand.

Give your brother your hand.

Oh, hello.

- I'm glad you came. - What do you want from me?

Just to talk. Won't you sit?

Come on. Sit there.

Can you help me with Giovanni? That's why you called?

No, Madam. Giovanni is of age now, other magistrates will judge him.

Maybe you could speak with the judges?

You know him! He's a good boy, they'll listen to you.

I can't do anything more for your son.

Then what do you want from me?

- Recognize him? - Sure.