The Octopus (La Piovra) - Second Season

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OCTOPUS 2

EPISODE ONE

It was a vast plain. The landscape was strange.

The house was strange too. It was huge.

I was in this house with only one room

and no windows or doors.

The smoke-stained walls closed in on me.

And when I looked, the walls turned into men.

I tried to run and then I saw a window.

See? There was a window, after all.

- Like in all dreams. - It wasn't a dream.

I was on my bed wide awake.

I couldn't wait to tell you about it.

- Don't think about it now. - Wait, I'm about to escape.

The window opens and there's the sun,

but it's also night.

The window overlooks the sea, so I jump to escape the men.

But I walk on the sand, hidden by the waves,

like when you dive in.

I can't open my mouth to shout or the water will drown me.

Now I'm here and it's all over. Don't think about it.

I can't, Mum. I keep seeing that dream.

How can I forget it?

Dad and I are here to help you forget.

That's why were here.

Good morning, I'm Ettore Ferretti.

So what do you want?

I didn't ask to meet for personal reasons.

Why did you call me?

To check some notes that concern you.

Shall we take a stroll?

Inspector Corrado Cattani, 38 years old.

Sent to investigate a colleagues murder in Sicily,

finds the killer is a mafioso called Cirinná

and has him arrested.

During the investigation, he identifies

the brains behind the local organised crime.

But just when the law is about to take it's course,

he invalidates his investigation by recanting everything

during a televised public admission

of abuse of power, forgery, and concealing evidence.

Cattani justifies his behaviour

by stating he was under duress

following his daughters abduction.

She was tortured and it seems, raped.

- Forgive the term... - Yes, they raped her.

Cattani admits he gave in to blackmail

and acted contrary to his duty as a police official.

You can't imagine

how hard it was to cover up their crimes.

I can imagine,

but you know how hard it is to cancel what happened.

Cattani was summoned by Judge Bordonaro

who's investigating the matter.

He's been suspended and is under investigation.

He's living in Switzerland

close to his daughter, whos in a neurology clinic

and to his estranged wife.

You came to tell me this?

I can explain, if you'll give me a bit more of your time.

Do you know this man? Sebastiano Cannito,

Head of Z Division of the Secret Services.

Your one-time friend and protector.

Is that still the case?

I still don't understand what you want.

You will.

This is Prof. Laudeo. You know him?

Yes. I met him in Sicily.

He's the secretary of a strange organisation

called Itala.

An organisation for the study of Italic popular traditions.

- A nice facade. - Yes, he asked me to join.

I'm sure Sebastiano Cannito belongs to this organisation.

And maybe politicians, newspaper editors,

important bureaucrats, businessmen, bankers...

- Do you have the evidence? - No, or I wouldn't be here.

I'm just drawing my conclusions from recent events.

Cover ups,

appointments that are puzzling,

murky business deals, arms trafficking...

And every time, right next to a politician,

a banker or a judge,

you'll always find the names of Cannito

and Laudeo and his organisation.

Maybe it's a kind of mutual assistance.

No, they're wheeler-dealers, traffickers...

Unscrupulous brokers.

But the point is...

do these people operate only for their private interests

or do they have wider political connections?

Do they just want financial power

or are they trying to create

a network of covert power

that is trying to overthrow the institutions?

You still haven't told me what it is you want from me.

I'll have the case against you closed

and have you reinstated.

We're starting with a breach.

Cattani, the stakes are very high.

If I'm right,

its about saving the countrys institutions.

We'll work together, in secret.

- Why did you think of me? - Why? Because you're honest.

Loyal, intelligent

and tenacious.

And because you were Cannitos friend

and that he may feel remorse towards you

just as you may be bitter towards him.

Brutal, but clear.

What's your relationship with Cannito?

I'm his deputy.

I get it. The usual internal battles.

Power struggles, rivalries.

Not for the reasons you think.

It's not my concern. I have my daughter to look after.

I'm only interested in Paolas welfare.

I understand.

You've disappointed me.

I didn't expect you to refuse.

- Reconsider. - No chance of that.

I have scores to settle as a man, not as a policeman.

Goodbye.

Yes, we could go to Paris, then to Brittany.

We can stay with my cousins. The sea is different there.

Paola, remember the beach that disappears?

When the tide goes out there are crabs everywhere.

I know, I've seen them.

- We don't have to go. - We'll do whatever you like.

When can I live with you again?

You already are. Mums here and I'm in Geneva.

I mean when am I getting out.

I'd let you out tomorrow. That's all I want.

It would be lovely to all be back together.

Yes, I know, its up to the doctors.

What did that man who insisted on seeing you want?

To get me back in.

What did you say?

I told him I'm not interested.

We have the evidence. I don't have any doubts.

Neither do I.

Call me before you leave.

I might be able to get you an escort.

My colleagues will die of envy.

Let's make sure everyone knows someones watching your back.

Thank you, Inspector. Goodbye.

Judge.

Who asked you to keep Cattanis child in your home?

Judge Bordonaro, I didn't know them!

So you kept a child prisoner in your home

without knowing who the favour was for?

Do you think the court will believe you?

Manrocco, we also have evidence that they paid you.

If you talk, I can get you mitigating circumstances.

I am talking! What more do you want to know?

I've been telling you for 4 hours, Judge.

Three men came and said they needed the barn.

I don't keep animals in it anymore.

I didn't even see the child. Would I ask for their names?

You could see they meant business.

Could I refuse?

Under duress, Judge.

You'd never seen them before,

so why would they choose you, Manrocco?

Can you tell me why?

Would they abduct a child before knowing where they'd hide her?

Where did your wife and mother get the money to buy the shop?

You'd better talk, Manrocco.

You keep asking the same questions, sir.

Aren't you tired?

I am, and you can kill me, but I'm going to sleep now.

Nothing... Manrocco won't talk.

I tried everything when I questioned him,

but he's too afraid.

All we have is Cattanis testimony.

And hes under investigation, poor man.

If we want to get anywhere we must spread panic.

What if I leak that Manrocco has talked?

It's a dangerous game. They'll kill him in 24 hours.

I'd keep him in solitary under 24 hour watch.

Inspector Cattani used to say a great truth.

We policemen are like fishermen casting a net.

But when you haul it in,

you might find a mine caught in it.

What would you do in my shoes?

I'd resume the bank audits with the Finance Police

then I'd order phone taps

on Solicitor Terrasinis phones

and on those of his friend Ravanusa.

In short, I'd look for more concrete evidence.

That'll take years

and we'll lose both the evidence and the witnesses.

No, we don't have the time.

- Your coffee, Judge. - Thank you, Madam.

- Sugar? - Thank you.

- Are you taking her out? - Yes, she can come with me.

- Dad, you said we'd go boating. - I know, but I can't.

- Next Sunday. - Dads busy.

Sorry to commandeer your husband again.

Don't worry, sir, I'm used to it. Goodbye.