01x03 - The Theft

[bunniefuu]

[suspenseful music playing]

[paper rustling]

[door closes]

[footsteps descending]

[distant thud]

[distant thud]

[music intensifies]

[music fades]

[breathing anxiously]

[door closes]

Someone's there?

Guess it's the janitor.

[whispers] You got the bud?

-[tense music playing]
-[indistinct chattering]

MINERVA ACADEMY

[music fades]

[slow footsteps]

Some people are somewhat predisposed
to infringing rules in life.

I'd argue it's in their DNA.

I have studied
Salvatore Fusco's file well.

It's concerning.

And he's class leader now. I'm worried.

Yes, but he's Diego's recruit.

[intriguing music playing]

That's my point.

You and I, we both know Diego.

And I'm afraid to say my son can be
easily manipulated and reckless.

He's supposed to graduate this year.

I'm saying this for his own good.

How about we

investigate… whether this school
is a good fit or not for Fusco?

I'm coming to you
because you're the only one I trust.

I'm all in, sir.

Wonderful.

[sniffs]

[music fades]

[sniffs]

[shoe taps]

-Commander.
-Yes?

-They've arrived.
-Thanks.

Now get ready for dinner.

"Memory and perception are
the two extremes of the spirit and body."

"The former coincides
with the whole of lived life,

while the latter is limited to the…"

Vince.

You don't need to memorize it.
Canali's doing multiple choice.

Wait, how do you know?

'Cause she did it
for the second and third years.

[scoffs]

Ah, man. With open answers,
you can work around stuff.

I always lose it
with multiple-choice exams.

Well, if you're this worried,
you're in trouble, dude.

But what if we got our hands on the quiz?

Like, you know, steal it.
I bet it's written, right?

If you steal it and give it to us,
I will worship you.

Guys, the idea's pretty dumb.
They'd kick us out for much less.

"Memory and perception are…"

Miss me much?

Losers.

[Salvo] How is that possible?

His father is a big shot.
A fascist at the Defense.

So, you know…

That guy's got it all.

[trumpet blaring]

[Canali] Mary? The pacifier?

Check the stroller bag. It's there.
I remember putting it in earlier.

If it's not there,
um, go to the pharmacy to get one.

I've got work. Ciao.

Hi, good morning.

-Good morning.
-Morning.

[Bonaiuto] Good morning.

[sighs]

[uneasy music playing]

If you have a problem,
please tell me what it is.

It's not a reason to steal a test, people.

I don't like giving grades either,
but it has to be done.

And quite frankly,

I'm shocked.
I thought we had a better relationship.

I've always treated you like adults.

But given your behavior,
I guess you're still babies.

-[bell ringing]
-[music fades]

Wow. I can't believe I studied all night,
and you stole the test from her.

What, you think I did it?

I'd do it if I wanted to,
but I wouldn't have told you my plan.

Besides, she had no time to go
and break in there.

And whoever did it didn't even share it.

Let's not accuse each other, guys.
There's no way to know who did it.

What do you think they'll do to us?

I'll write up another one.

-A whole other quiz?
-Mm-hmm.

I guess you really are stupid.

What did you just say?

Marshal, enough. Mind your business.

And I'm sorry to say this to you,
but you're not tough enough.

And because of that,
you don't get respect.

If they don't respect you,
they don't respect the school.

For me,
respect is measured with other parameters.

-Hmm.
-None of them include being a policewoman.

Yes. But in the school,
parameters of respect

are based on our rules.

-[shoe taps]
-As you were.

-What's going on?
-It's very serious.

No, it isn't.

Uh, it's really not a big deal.
I've got it covered, sir.

Am I still the commander or not?

All right.

Please explain in detail the issue.

[Bonaiuto] Attention!

[suspenseful music playing]

The one responsible

now has the opportunity to come clean,
and you should.

Otherwise, we will find the thief,
and they will be expelled from the school.

No leave for anyone
until the matter's settled.

Until the culprit comes forward,
all leaves are suspended,

including the second and third years.

You will stay right here

until we get to the bottom
of this grave offense.

Well?!

[music fades]

It's also a disgrace for us.

We have to talk to our rookies.

Yeah, really freak them out.

We've gotta set the example.
Maybe take the class leader.

We'll scare the sh*t out of the kid,
and we'll beat them all if we've gotta.

One by one.

What about the kid?

We could throw him in the pit.

-You serious?
-We've gotta be convincing.

We can't do that. What if we get caught?

Esposito will be glad to know
the pit's getting use.

What the hell are you saying?

It won't end well.

Good morning, everyone.
Come closer, guys. I have an announcement.

Gather round.

I know you're rattled about
the announcement this morning.

But I have chosen who will represent
the school in the national fencing event.

First, the girls. Rachele.

And as reserve, Monica.

[pensive music playing]

And now for the boys. Max.

And Diego as a reserve.

All right, get back to warming up.
We'll start soon. Thanks.

Yikes.

[breathes deeply]

[recruit] Let's hope
today goes a little better.

-[whistle blows]
-[music fades]

Get dressed!

We're doing the bang.

sh*t.

-[recruit] Hey, my clothes.
-My locker's got no clothes either.

-[recruit] My clothes.
-The only thing in here is socks.

-You too?
-No!

-[Leonardo] Are we getting pranked?
-[recruit] Mine is empty too.

You've gotta give us our clothes back.
We've got the bang.

The school thief did it,
don't you think so?

If he shows himself,
your clothes will likely reappear.

[electronic music playing]

If we don't find out who did it,
we'll do this through to tomorrow morning.

One, two. One, two. One, two. One, two.

Why's Diego not here?

[Esposito] One, two…

Guess he's off crying over fencing,
sad he's a reserve.

[Esposito] What are you waiting for?
Move it!

You guys still in bed or what?

[exhales sharply]

[grunts]

[panting]

-[grunts]
-[pants]

[music swells, stops]

[breathing heavily]

[recruit 1] It's too much.
I can't take it.

-[recruit 2] I am freezing.
-[recruit 3] Oh my God.

[recruit 4] That was m*rder.

[sighs]

[recruit 5] I'm exhausted. Wiped out.

[Max] Adolfi.

Why should you pay
for what someone else did, you know?

-Mm.
-I know you weren't involved in this.

'Cause you just got back,
you string-pulling prick.

It clearly wasn't you.

Yeah, that's right.

For everyone, it's best
if we figure out exactly who stole it.

Okay?

Okay.

[Max] And say it was Salvo.

Diego.

What's wrong?

Why did he make me reserve, not Max?

Well, Pietro knows you're better.
Thing is, you don't listen to him a lot.

That doesn't sit well with the coaches.

Bet that's not it.

He hates my father,
so I have to f*cking pay.

He's an idiot though.

'Cause my dad gave him protection.

How'd he do that?

He got caught drinking at school.

He could've gotten fired.

He's an alcoholic, Rachele,
and you're defending him.

-No, that's not it at all.
-[scoffs]

I'm just trying to get you to think.

Yeah, but you don't even care, do you?

Right?

He chose you too.

[poignant music playing]

You're right. He did.

But you could at least act happy for me.

[sighs]

Yeah. I'll be doing some radiotherapy,
then chemo.

But why didn't you tell me
all this sooner?

Sweetheart, you're already stressed out.
You… you don't need this.

I'm not stressed out, okay?
Everything's fine here.

You know I also went to that school.

I remember first year very well.

Come on.
We both know you sucked back then.

Hey, silly, listen to me.
Come back home for your leave, all right?

Sure. Um, I just don't know
when that'll be

'cause, um, this thing went down here.

What? What… what happened?

-Nothing.
-There you are. We looked everywhere.

-Papa, I need to get going. Sorry.
-All right.

I was talking to my dad. What's going on?

You're jittery tonight.

What do you want?

Someone went and said
Salvo's the guilty one.

Who?

No clue.

Adele heard it from Monica.

Do you know anything?

No.

This blows. Like we needed this.

If we don't figure out who did it,
we're totally screwed.

Or they could just drop it, right?

[muffled screaming]

[muffled] Stop it! Please!

[tense music playing]

Who took it? Tell us!

I don't know!

-[Vincenzo] Stop!
-I swear I don't know!

[Adele] I don't know! [screams]

-Who stole the damn test?
-I told you I don't know!

-Who did it?
-I don't know. I swear.

[Max] Who stole the f*cking test?

-It's useless.
-[Adele] I don't know!

[Diego] They're not talking.

-No clue.
-Get outta here!

You gotta believe me. I don't know.

[Max] We'll force it out.
It's one of the seven commandments.

Thou shalt not steal.

[panting]

There were ten.

Pretty good one.

No, no, no!

-More holy water for ya!
-Max!

-[Lucio] Stop it!
-Enough!

Go put something dry on.

[Diego exhales forcefully]

Turns out you were right.
We're wasting our time now.

Let's put Salvo in the pit.

[music fades]

Can we have a talk?

Come in.

Why didn't you choose Diego first?

'Cause I don't think he's the best.

But he's the strongest.

Ever notice how you are
when you're fencing?

Attentive, focused.

It's almost impossible to surprise you.
Know why?

Because you're humble.

Diego's not at all like that. He's strong.

But he does what he wants.
He never listens.

He'd be out at the first round.

Well, give him a chance
to show you different.

No.

Think about yourself now.

You're gonna win this event.

For what it's worth,

why don't you tell Diego
I was also a reserve in school?

For your father.

[chuckles]

I had a hard time
dealing with how good he was.

That guy could do anything.

[wistful music playing]

So he coulda stuck with fencing,
I bet, instead of going to Iraq.

Sorry.

All I was trying to say is
it's part of the journey.

Diego's just not ready right now.

He'll get over it.

He should just cheer for you this year.

[footsteps approaching]

[music fades]

[Bonaiuto] Mari.

[shoes tap]

Yes, Colonel.

If you're done with the marshal,
I'm gonna need your assistance.

I've asked one of the seniors
to come here today

to offer you a demonstration.

[electronic music playing]

All right, Mari.

Show us how to properly hit a target.

[exhales]

[dramatic music playing]

[breathing nervously]

Mari.

[music fades]

What's wrong?

Uh, I just don't…

Um, sorry, I'm feeling dizzy.

Okay.

Try.

[sighs]

[indistinct chattering]

[Salvo breathes deeply]

You're coming with us.

[Max chuckles]

-Let me walk.
-Shut up.

No! [grunts]

[dramatic tense music playing]

[Salvo] Hey!

-Hey!
-[banging on door]

-Help me!
-[bangs on door]

Anyone out there?

Hey!

You gotta help me!

Hey! Anyone!

Get me outta here!

-[Paola] Come on. Stop.
-I don't wanna.

Chill. Come on.

[music fades]

Hey there.

Hello.

How are you?

Mm, fine.

You?

Fine.

You always barely reply to my texts.
It's like you ghosted me.

Because of Max. He's your…

What's it to you?

Nothing. But he's a senior and stuff, so…

Yeah, well,
we just go smoke weed in the basement.

He'd love to f*ck me, but we always
go down there surrounded by dead animals.

It freaks me out.

-He says it's his refuge.
-What are you saying?

Imagine giving a blow job
next to ten stuffed foxes.

Um, no. I just wanna know
what's up with the dead animals.

I think it used to be
a science lab or something.

Whatever. [sighs]

Listen, I'm sorry
I didn't answer your texts, 'kay?

It's just, your brother said
he'd break my legs if I got with you.

Is it even possible for you
to think for yourself, dude?

[sighs]

You seen Salvo?

No, not for a while.

Hmm.

[tense music playing]

Your class leader won't return
till we know who did it.

Where is he though?

You all know Esposito's rule.

If Fusco doesn't show up
for morning colors tomorrow,

he'll get expelled.

You all had better hurry up and talk.

Nothing?

Tomorrow, when Fusco gets expelled,

we'll grab another one of you
and make them disappear.

We'll keep doing it
till we find who's guilty.

One a day.

If we have to,
we'll get you all thrown out.

They won't throw out the whole class.

We're not expelling anyone.

You'll get kicked out 'cause of the rules.

[music fades]

Those guys are assholes, but so are you.
Why isn't anyone talking?

[Monica] Sit up straight.

And what if it was Salvo?

How can you even say that?

Please, think about it.
He's the most likely.

He comes from a foster home.

He's also class leader.
He moves around. He's got more freedom.

And he's crazy bad at studying.

No, he used to be bad.

-Man, you do his homework. You know it.
-No, not true. I only did at first.

All I was saying is
if Salvo really did do it,

then we don't have a problem anymore.

I know blaming him
is a shitty thing to do.

He'll be expelled anyway.

We've gotta do it for our survival.

You're not serious, are you?

Man, you need help.

Sit down, or I'll report you.

No standing up.

[Camilla grunts]

[shoe taps]

Go sit down.

[Camilla] I need to speak with my senior.

It's not the time right now.

You can't get up without permission.

Make her go.

You don't get to tell me what to do,
all right?

Savino, get to your seat.

You know you can't just do
what you want here.

Yeah, well, they kidnapped Salvo
'cause of the stupid test.

What are you talking about?

Max and Diego.

The two of them won't let Salvo out
till he's expelled.

That's because stealing is wrong.

It's really serious.

So you're just fine
with what they're doing?

You're a team leader like he is.
How can you not speak up?

It's not easy to change what goes on here.

It's all about equilibrium.

Listen, you know where he is or not?

[uneasy music playing]

Salvuzzo, are you still awake or not?

God, this is so good.

Where were you? I sent you ten messages.

I was at school, dude.
Got here late today.

Were you drinking there, buddy?

[Francesco] I told you.
I do whatever I want there.

I love you, man.

[Salvo] I love you too, bro.

[kisses]

[groans] What was that?

Now I have cooties.

All right, listen.

I found a way to score this for you.

All the candles couldn't fit on it.
That's why there's only one.

Symboli…

[sinister music playing]

-[Salvo] No!
-[Camilla]Salvo?

Salvo, you in there?

Salvo?

Do you hear me?

-[Salvo] Camilla?
-[sighs]

Yes, you're alive.

[breathes deeply]

You should get outta here.
I don't want them to catch you.

Diego said we'll all be thrown in there
sooner or later.

[melancholy music playing]

I'm so sorry.

No one had the courage
to say the truth, and I'm sorry.

[inhales sharply]

I'm class leader.
It was the right call to punish me.

God, Salvo, please.

You're starting to sound like
some crazy fanatic.

You're right.

I'm delirious.
I'm dying of thirst in here.

So tell me,

you might be leaving the school
at the end of the day.

Uh, should I inform anyone?

Who's there to tell?

I don't know. Back at the orphanage,
you could have a girlfriend?

[poignant music playing]

[inhales sharply]

No.

You?

Well, I don't know if you noticed,
but this place strictly forbids sex.

I guess, but everyone does it.

Yeah. So should we.

You know, in general.
Not… not… not the two of us.

Yeah, no. Of course.

In general.

So if they expel you, what next?

Nothing. I'll just go home.

You?

What'll you do when you get out?

Force my father to pay for a super
expensive fashion school in London.

London?

Yeah. You ever been there?

No, never.
I haven't traveled anywhere really.

This is the farthest I've gone.

And I've never felt so lonely.

Well, you're not alone here.

Okay, gotta go now.

Even though you want me to,
I can't sleep here.

[Salvo chuckles]

Good night.

Good night.

[music fades]

Cadet, where's your recruit?

Marshal, I don't know.

Where is your class leader? Where is he?

Unauthorized absence?

Marshal.

The seniors actually locked him down
in the basement.

He's not here because he can't get out.

[Esposito grunts]

I'm not interested in your petty feuds.

And I can't stand snitches.

If he isn't here in 30 seconds,

I will formally demand
the boy get expelled from this school.

[Camilla] You heard what I just said?

Back to your place now.

[wistful music playing]

[Esposito] Fusco!

His absence is unauthorized!

Let's proceed.

Raise the colors!

[trumpet blaring]

[wistful music continues]

[Bonaiuto] Savino!

Yes, Colonel.

What's going on?

Vincenzo.

Morning, Miss Canali.

What is it?

I need to speak with the commander.

Just tell me.

Colonel, they screwed over Fusco.

[suspenseful music playing]

[Boniauto] Fusco!

Who put you in here?

Say it!

We need to punish the ones who did this.

[music fades]

Thank you.

-Commander, could we have a word?
-Yes, of course, we can.

About Salvatore Fusco.

Excuse me, Professor.
This meeting's strictly military.

It concerns me as well.

Please, miss. What is it?

The seniors took it upon themselves
to lock up Salvatore Fusco in the pit.

In the pit, Commander! It's unacceptable!

I will decide what's unacceptable.

[Esposito] I was thrown
in the pit, too, at 16.

It's really not worth all this drama.

This school needs to modernize.

Such behavior
shouldn't be tolerated anymore.

If we intervene,
we could upset the balance established

between the recruits and seniors.

Please, are you listening to yourself?

Putting someone down there
against their will is sequestering.

Commander, I'd like to request permission

to investigate
and hold guilty parties responsible.

We'll do better than that.

We'll seal the pit.

[uneasy music playing]

-We need to do more, Commander.
-The message will be loud and clear.

For everyone. Right, Bonaiuto?

Sir, yes, sir.

Let's ask ourselves the right questions.

Why did this situation occur?

What do you mean, sir?

[commander] Power is all about balance.

It can be given up,
or it can be reclaimed.

But the fact is,
if we do not preserve our power,

then they have it.

I'd like to know why
your test was stolen in the first place.

Probably because the students knew
they would never be punished.

So you're putting the blame on me now?

More or less, yes.

All right.

I'll ensure the culprit's punished.

But we don't know who stole it.

I do, sir.

They must be expelled immediately.

The stolen test was mine though.

So I should decide
how the thief is punished.

And consider yourself warned, Marshal.

Next time you call me stupid,
I swear I'll make you regret it.

Mm.

[commander] All right.

[music fades]

Who did it?

[Camilla] You're a real piece of sh*t.

Come up with an excuse,
a justification. I don't know.

Why did you do it?

My father's got cancer again.
He relapsed, and it's not good.

And my grades are awful, so I just

don't want him to know
that I'm the worst student.

I'm a disgrace.

Now I'll have to tell him

I got expelled for stealing test material
out of a teacher's locker.

But whatever. It's fine. I deserve it.

Look, you think
Salvo's gonna hate me for this?

ba*ls, you're a real disaster.

Vincenzo, come here.

Yes, ma'am.

[indistinct chattering]

[tender music playing]

[Canali] No more leaves for you
until the end of the year.

I know it's really harsh,
but you could have gotten expelled.

[inhales deeply]

My apologies.

No, I deserve it.

What matters is they didn't kick me out.

I have to stay in this place.

Maybe by staying here,
you're not doing yourself a favor.

But regardless,
you're capable of succeeding.

You're a good person.

You can't let them change that, okay?

Off you go now.

And I have to come up
with another damn test because of you.

Thanks.

Sure.

[music fades]

Achille, getting rid of the pit
is not the right call.

You never told me I was too lenient

in the 30 years
we've worked here together, Marshal.

[chuckles]

Things didn't go our way, but we were able
to protect the seniors at least. Mm?

Well, in my humble opinion,

Fusco's better off here
under our surveillance.

Mm.

Gaetano.

Could you tone it down with the teachers?

This school's goal is excellence.
Not brute force.

Tell me something, then.

-In that case, what's Canali doing here?
-You're not in a place to comment.

I haven't asked you to.

[tense music playing]

You're lucky you didn't get expelled.

You're class leader.
You've got responsibilities now.

Don't ever trust your classmates.
Just learn to control them.

Ranks are serious here.

I know.

I gotta hand it to you.

After all those hours down there,
you kept your mouth shut.

I'm proud I chose you as a recruit.

[tense music continues]

[music fades]

I asked you not to tell anyone.

I know. I'm sorry.

You're so full of it.

I offer you respect,
and I expect you to return the favor.

Or I'll start treating you
like just another…

[high-pitched tone]

[echoes] Another what?

What's wrong?

Hey, are you all right?

Mm.

Just sit down.

[breathing heavily]

Okay.

You okay?

I can't see.

No, I can't see.

It's blurry.

[sobbing]

You still here?

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

-You sure?
-Yes.

What's going on with you?

[music fades]

I don't know,
but it isn't the first time this happens.

Okay, but it's not normal.

Shouldn't you get it checked out?

Listen.

You can't tell anyone.

Not for now, at least.

[Rachele sighs]

-[indistinct chattering]
-[swords clanging]

Savino. You glad your little friend's
staying in school?

Of course.

And are you happy
you get to train as a reserve?

So you told your recruit about the pit?

Yeah, so what?

Whose team are you on?

Grow up, dude.

[Bonaiuto] How's it going?

Pretty well.

See what I did?

I followed your advice.

You know, kept a low profile. [chuckles]

It's clear this school
has a lot more it needs to work on.

But I'm on it.

It'll take time and patience.

This school's military.

And why are you sharing this with me?

Because the fact is,
I'm glad you're on my team.

[scoffs]

[Vincenzo] I'm sorry, Salvo.
It's just that…

Everyone made such a big deal about it.

-I really messed up.
-Mm.

I'm a coward, I know that.

I just didn't know how to get out of it.

I stole that test from Canali's locker,

but the seniors made you pay for it.

Meanwhile, I found out Max
tries to f*ck Paola around dead animals.

[intriguing music playing]

Yeah, where?

[Vincenzo] I don't know.
In a basement. He says it's his refuge.

[Francesco] Pretty nice purse you swiped.

-[Salvo] You think?
-Yeah.

Then keep it. It's a gift.

[music intensifies]

[music fades]

[intriguing music playing]

There you are.

We've gotta celebrate.

["Paper Skies" playing]

[music fades]

[intriguing music playing]

[music fades]