Maestro (2022) s02e02 Episode Script

1
We should paint an accurate picture.
Hi.
- Hi.
- Hello.
Honey, this is Joana. From Corfu.
- Hi, Joana.
- I'm sorry to be an inconvenience.
Don't worry about it.
It's for a good cause.
I was just saying that it would be best
to start with the topic of the island,
then move on to your family,
your life now that he's a mayor,
and whether he plans
to get even more into politics.
Hold on, now. I've only just been elected.
It's a bit soon.
I'm just saying.
Thank you. Perfect.
Great. Should we get the conversation
started and see where it takes us?
Lovely home.
- Can we get some photos later?
- Of course.
Wonderful. What are your children's names?
- I'd rather we didn't focus on them.
- Why?
I'm sorry. Of course, I'll try to avoid
that subject as much as possible. But
She's just sad they left.
No, they just don't like us
talking about them.
Honey, we're proud parents.
- How can we not talk about them?
- Of course.
But there must be more interesting things
to ask about during an interview.
Of course.
The show will be posted on our site.
It'll be available all over the world.
Foreign viewers will want to see
the island, its people, the society,
how nice it is to live here,
what kind of problems
someone might face in a small community,
and of course
Sure. I'd just prefer not to have
many personal questions about the kids.
Klelia and Antonis.
Don't worry, Mrs. Milonas.
We won't focus on them.
I'm just doing my job.
I want to show that everything is okay.
The more family-centered, the better.
Ready?
CHAPTER II
JUNGLE
The sounds are so different here.
I've always heard people say
that Athens is a jungle.
I didn't get what they meant.
If it weren't for my brother
and Thanos, I'd have left already.
She's a pretty, indifferent girl.
- What if she came back into his life?
- She'd leave again shortly afterwards.
If he really was my partner,
I would have been able to ask him to come.
If he really was your partner,
maybe neither of you would need to come.
It's in excellent condition.
Plenty of sunlight and,
as you can see, it's been fully renovated.
It's one of the best downtown houses
on the market.
Like I told your father,
it's an investment opportunity.
It's got independent heating
with natural gas, a parking space,
and three bedrooms.
It is extremely bright,
and it has magnificent ceilings,
as you can see.
You won't find anything else like it
in the area.
It's an excellent option
for a couple looking to start a family.
Is that you?
Not yet.
- His dad
- It's more of an investment.
Let me show you the rooms.
Have you lost it?
- Should I buy it?
- It's up to you.
Come on. Let's go.
It's been several months.
I can't put it off any longer.
It's a great school,
and I always wanted to study there.
ATHENS CONSERVATORY
Hello.
My name is Klelia Milonas,
and I'd like to apply to study here.
Certainly. Here you go.
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
Are you all right?
Yeah.
Are you sure?
I was sitting next to you in there.
You are as white as a ghost.
If the application has got you like this,
what's going to happen at the audition?
It'll pass.
Let me see.
Chopin? Debussy and Beethoven?
You can get into the advanced class.
Why are you so worried?
- You're from Paxos? Lucky you!
- And you?
From Egaleo, Athens.
Sorry, but where did you learn
to play Chopin, Debussy, and Beethoven?
My grandma.
I see. My grandma thinks
I'm a whore for wanting to be an artiste.
- It's my first time in Athens.
- It's a jungle. You'll get used to it.
- Lelia
- Klelia.
Klelia, get back in there, girl.
Cut the crap and hand in your application.
This is the best piano school right now.
We'd be very lucky
to be selected from the 100 people.
You look okay now.
You got some color
back in your cheeks. Go on.
Want to grab a coffee?
I have to study,
but I've got an hour. I'll wait.
- What's your name?
- Zoe.
- Thanks a lot.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Thanks.
"Girl wanted as a waitress, bartender,
dancer, cleaner,
escort, call girl, call girl, call girl"
Thank you.
Are your folks loaded?
Yes. But I don't want anything from them.
Got a boyfriend? A girlfriend?
- Boyfriend.
- A benefactor?
No. He wants to be, but I don't let him.
What does he do?
- He's a doctor.
- Are you kidding me?
Restaurant hostess?
- You'd be perfect. It's downtown.
- Do you work?
I help a friend in an antique shop.
It's enough to cover the tuition,
if they accept me, which they will.
- How can you be sure?
- I just am.
Who are you studying with
for the audition?
- By myself.
- Do you have a piano at home?
- No.
- Okay, listen.
An ex of mine owns this dive bar.
He's a scumbag.
He has a piano from a Ukrainian trafficker
who got arrested.
For 20 euros a day,
he lets me go to the basement and play.
Do you want to share it?
Ten each.
Okay.
Perfect. Great.
I've never worked.
I don't know if I'm good at anything.
I'll manage somehow.
I know I'm pretty,
but I'm so insecure
that I don't even believe that anymore.
That's where Thanos helps me.
Drink some water to rinse your mouth.
I'm okay.
I'll be fine now. Go to Thanos.
- I worry about you.
- About me becoming an alcoholic?
You need professional help.
- And you can't get it. What can we do?
- What?
I'm out all the time.
I don't want you to be alone.
You're rotting away in here.
- Maybe that's what I want.
- What if you got a job?
Make an effort to go out.
Do something that might help.
Just tell me what you need.
Nothing.
I just need time. I'll be fine.
Just look at you.
This is not how I imagined life here.
Don't you miss the island?
No.
You?
Yes.
The island or Spyros?
Everything.
I know you've been through a lot.
I don't ask. It's none of my business.
But just know that there's someone
who cares a lot about you.
You may feel alone, but you aren't.
That's all. Everything will be okay.
That's just what I needed to hear.
- The sex?
- Very good. Focus!
Size?
- The right size.
- You're pissing me off.
Again!
My grandma used to say that all the time.
Come on. It's my turn.
I need to go to the shop.
So he's that kinky?
- Play!
- Well done.
A loaded doctor who's good in bed.
My ex's only kink
was for me to talk to him in Turkish.
He had a thing for Turkish women.
- What is this?
- What do you think?
But how? When?
Why didn't you tell me you got it?
I wanted to see your reaction.
It's magical.
Should I keep it for myself
or rent it out all furnished?
I've had some offers.
You decorated this place like this,
and you want to let strangers stay in it?
Why didn't you say anything?
Where did you get this furniture?
A decorator. It needs a bit of character,
but I can fix it up.
I'd stay here forever.
Alone in this place?
If my girlfriend wanted to live with me
- What?
- You could have your place.
- I'm not leaving my brother.
- And this one too.
I'm not asking you to leave him.
The Conservatory is close by.
It would be convenient.
- Are you making it easier for me?
- I even hired a decorator for you.
- Wanna see the dressing room?
- You found my weak spot!
I'll do whatever I have to.
Babe, this lipstick
Do you like this color?
- Is it bad?
- It doesn't suit you.
Come here. It'll blow your mind.
Turn around.
Bend over.
Look at me.
I'm ordering in. Do you want to
What is this?! Jesus Christ!
And they call me a perv!
- Meat skewers?
- Pizza?
Two Margheritas pizzas,
one with mushrooms.
Yeah. Mushrooms, she says!
You have the nerve to wear wigs!
Put something on. So disrespectful.
Shame on you! In Grandma's house!
- Where were we?
- Nowhere. Doesn't the door lock?
No. It's broken.
You can't live out a fantasy like this.
Wanna sleep at your place?
No, you better not leave him alone.
Did this make you feel uncomfortable?
This game.
If you have a problem with it, tell me.
I don't. I'm also trying new things.
- If I don't like something, I'll tell you.
- Sure?
Good.
MOM
- You're not talking to her?
- No.
A pain in the ass?
Toxic.
That's become a very popular word.
Do you know what it means?
When someone's behavior is bad for you.
Yeah, that's too vague.
I think that we just use
that word for everything
to explain to ourselves
that we don't like something.
- Do you talk to your mother?
- Barely.
But not because she's toxic.
She's just stupid.
She disagrees with everything I do,
but she doesn't know any better.
- Are you not feeling well?
- I'm stressed. The audition is coming up.
What about the doctor?
On duty.
True. Fuck it. It's a bad day. Sorry.
- And you never talked again?
- Never.
He was just gone one morning?
It's more complicated than that, but yeah.
And he lives in Athens with his wife?
Yeah.
Did you try to find out where he lives?
I know where he lives.
I'd have burnt his house down
and cut off his balls already.
- What would that change?
- Really?
I'd slap that asshole and cuss him out.
He has it coming.
I knew he was married.
I was asking for it.
No, don't take the high road.
You can't move on if you keep it inside.
He could have been up front with you.
But he left you hanging.
I'd have fucked him up.
If I feel up to it at some point,
I'll talk to him.
But now I'm with Thanos.
I'm focused, calmer
No, Klelia. I don't know you that well,
but that's bullshit.
Are you all so dignified in Paxos?
Being a bitch can help you de-stress.
I had a boyfriend who cheated on me.
For five days,
I was really mature and restrained.
Then I got a bat and smashed his car.
- You are so sweet.
- Yeah.
I think I'm a bit of a lesbian.
- Have you been with a woman?
- What?
Οne guy I was with left me a mess.
The other one wants us to live together.
Where would I find the time?
True.
- You?
- Sure.
Don't worry. You are not my type.
- You're too vanilla.
- Vanilla?
You're so dramatic that
You wouldn't sleep with me?
I would,
but I like you better as a friend.
I'm sorry, Zoe.
I like dicks.
Damn, you say that
like you feel guilty about it. Jesus!
Come on, cheers.
Another round, please.
Come on.
- Are you sure this is the place?
- Yes.
The Conservatory told me. Let's go!
Regretting it already, Vanilla?
- Yes, let's go.
- Wait a minute.
No one will see us. We'll just throw eggs.
You didn't let me buy paint. So
Come on. Your turn.
Another one!
I am a bitch!
What?
Still having doubts?
Just do it.
Nobody knows you here.
Are you thinking about my son?
He doesn't give a shit about you.
So you'll never fuck again?
You haven't jacked off in months.
How much longer?
Are you that messed up?
And there's no one
you can even talk to. That sucks!
It would be better
if you went to the police now.
Get it over with.
Drink a bit more, and you'll see
what I've got coming for you.
Go on, then!
Use a fake name,
post a photo, and it's done.
I want to see what it's all about.
Let me see!
That's what I'm talking about.
He's fine.
He sucks. Next.
No way!
You'll drop dead if he hits you
over the head with that thing!
Next!
He looks like my Spyros.
What's a "vers"?
I don't want any surprises.
That's how I was looking at you.
I lost my mind. Remember?
Why did I find it so disturbing, dammit?
I tried to kill my kid for making love?
Remember the look in my eyes?
Was that it? It's been 13 minutes.
Are you out of your minds?
We never found out what a "vers" is.
Lord Almighty.
- Well, it was a pleasure.
- Bye, man.
What do you mean, "bye"?
Put the sheet in the washing machine, now.
We'll have a blast!
Athens, man! Freedom!
I can't believe
you're thinking about all this bullshit.
You did everyone a favor.
One less evil person.
People should be thanking you.
You sly bastard!
I know where you're off to.
Going out for drinks, right?
You killed me, you fucker!
Fuck all you want!
It doesn't change
the fact that you killed me!
Drink until you're crawling, you asshole.
Do you realize what you've done?
You killed me, man!
You ended my life!
And now I'm gonna fuck you like this!
Like this!
What's the matter?
It's me. I'm here. Calm down.
Calm down, honey. Calm down.
I know that he needs me,
and not being there drives me crazy.
How could he be okay?
He should be getting professional help.
Do you know what kind of trauma
this must have left him with? Even I
And you don't know what to do.
I know what to do. But I'm not doing it.
How is this going to work between us?
One step at a time.
My stuff is here.
I'll live with you until I divorce him.
Isn't that what we wanted?
I've gone against
everything I believed in.
I know.
But I won't make it without you.
He won't give you a divorce.
Not now.
That's why I don't put
more pressure on him.
He's in deep trouble.
I'm afraid of getting in more trouble too.
And I'm afraid for you,
my mom, and the kids.
How much longer?
I'm here.
I've taken the biggest step,
even if I'm going about it the wrong way.
At least give me some credit.
I love you.
Me too.
Want to go to Athens for a few days?
That's where your mind is anyway.
It would do us good to get away.
I'd like that very much.
But the kids wouldn't.
I don't want to force it on them.
I'd rather we wait a while.
KLELIA
The number you have dialed
KLELIA
The number you have dialed
is currently unavailable.
Please
This wonderful church
that we saw was built in 1870.
The Venetians
Michalis! Let me introduce you
to our visitors.
This is our island's doctor, Michalis.
Joana is a journalist.
She is doing a feature
on our island with her team.
Michalis is a beloved
and essential member of our community.
He came here years ago
for his rural service.
He fell in love
with the island and stayed.
He's part of the family now.
I was showing them around
because they need to take photos
and do some interviews for the feature.
I have no doubt
that they'll do an amazing job.
If they need to ask you something,
they can pay you a visit, right?
I have patients all day. I can't.
- Welcome.
- Nice to meet you.
Bye, Fanis.
- Shall we continue? Good.
- Yes.
PAXOS POLICE STATION
Mom.
Yes. What is it?
What's wrong?
Nothing. I'm reading.
Why are you in your pajamas?
Are you going to open the store?
No. No one comes by anyway.
How are you?
It's not good for you
to be in your pajamas all day.
- Are you gonna tell me how you're doing?
- Better, now that I'm not here.
Be careful no one finds out about you.
We are careful.
Is Michalis okay with all of this?
Mom
Michalis loves me.
He is patient, and he's the best thing
that could have happened to your daughter.
Is that enough for you?
Your children won't talk to us.
They're gone.
The house is empty all of a sudden.
Is that enough for you?
I'll drop by again tomorrow to see you.
Right. You're supposed to be living here.
Do you want to come
to Michalis's for dinner one evening?
No.
- What are you doing?
- Making room.
I don't wear any of this,
so you'll have space.
I might donate them to the church.
- Time for your evening one.
- I know. I'll do it in a bit.
- You grab it
- Do I insert the needle?
- Right here
- And it comes out?
Stop it! You scared me!
KLELIA
Good morning.
Sorry to bother you. Is my wife here?
I didn't want to cause any trouble.
We have to talk.
- Do it elsewhere.
- I'd like all three of us to be present.
I'm here as a friend.
We have no reason to fight.
Nice place.
A bit small, but it's okay.
It's good that it's remote
and you can have privacy.
Say your piece and leave.
I wouldn't bother you
if I didn't have to. So
There is a TV crew here
- No.
- Can I finish?
Michalis, you saw them.
They want an interview
with the mayor and his wife.
I said no.
They're from Giovanni's channels.
The interview is just a pretext.
I can't do it alone.
I'm trying to make sure
everything goes smoothly,
while making sure everyone is covered.
You're doing this on purpose. Asshole.
Do you want me to risk the kids' safety?
I can't say no to him. Don't you get it?
I need to keep finding solutions.
Do you know how much your stunt cost me?
It's coming out of my pocket!
Fanis, get out of here right now.
Your boyfriend should grow up.
He knows that sometimes
he has to back down.
Get out. You can talk to her
about your dirty business at your house.
Or else what? You'll go to the police?
That's not okay.
Everything is working out,
and we all have what we want.
Yes, I'll go to the police if you set foot
in my house again, you prick.
This will never happen again.
Everything okay, Doctor?
Yes, Stamos. Everything's fine.
Can I help you?
I have the flu medication you asked for.
You can come pick it up.
SAINT MARY OF THE VELLIANITES
A funeral without a body?
It's been a long time.
It'll never be found.
I've prayed for him.
It would really help us
if this could be over.
Charalambos was an evil man.
Everybody knows that.
Maria
Can't I talk to you?
I have no one to confess to.
If you want to confess,
you should come to me.
Maria?
Baklava.
- Come inside.
- Thank you.
What a nice house!
Wow! And the kitchen!
The wood!
Is it normal wood or veneer?
Did Babis make it?
And what a nice floor.
The floor looks beautiful!
Outstanding. Well done, Haris.
What are you talking about?
It's been like this for 30 years.
- Nothing has changed.
- I've never been here.
- What are you on about, then?
- I don't even know.
- I'm looking for Sofia.
- She's not in.
- Where is she?
- Running errands.
Okay. I'll get out of your hair.
Please tell her to call me.
I've been trying to reach her.
Bye, Haris.
- Maria?
- Yes?
How can I help?
- With what?
- I don't know. Anything.
We can talk about it.
What would you say to Sofia?
I can also be useful.
- Do you want some company?
- Yes.
- Do you want to grab a coffee?
- Yes!
- Come on. Let's go.
- Sure!
You have no idea how much I needed this.
And here I thought I had it worse.
I haven't gone out for a coffee in ages.
- You are not feeling very well, right?
- I miss my grandchildren.
It's the first year I've felt so lonely.
I always had something to do.
Taking care of someone, running around,
cursing people off, giving advice.
Now, nothing!
Do you know what I miss?
The festival.
The music, Orestis
All of us creating something.
It was so nice!
It was.
Haris, the night you sang
was the most moving night of my life.
No one here will forget about it.
How is your son?
And Antonis?
He's not doing that well.
But he'll recover with time.
He's neither the first
nor the last to go through a breakup.
I've never broken up with someone.
I can't even be considered a widow yet.
You've been through a lot.
I didn't want to bother you.
I may somehow feel ashamed
that I didn't help you feel better.
Not living in fear is enough for me.
But my Spyros isn't
He's a different man.
Since his father disappeared,
it's as if I don't
As if you don't
recognize him.
Don't you wonder
how it all fell apart so suddenly?
I do.
And I'm being patient.
And I want our children to be okay.
Maria, I was never given
the space to interfere
nor the time to react.
Klelia doesn't talk to me.
Or any of us.
It hurts.
Talk about bad luck.
You sang just once,
and the next day, everyone left!
- I was good, though.
- Exceptional.
All hell broke loose afterwards,
but you were exceptional.
What's this?
A good luck charm. For the audition.
I bought it for you.
- Do you mind?
- Not at all.
You didn't let me buy you the piano
or lend you money.
I can do this much as your boyfriend.
This you can, yes.
Thank you. It's so pretty.
You don't need luck.
You'll get in. I'm sure of it.
I hope so.
What is it?
Nothing.
I knew what he wanted to say,
but I appreciated that he didn't.
The more he didn't say anything,
the calmer I felt.
He made me forget
all the shit I'd been through.
When are you quitting that job?
Are you going to do it for much longer?
- Do I have a choice?
- What kind of a job is that, though?
Why don't you make up with your folks
so they send you money?
- What's your problem with my job, Thanos?
- It doesn't suit you.
I appreciate you trying
to be independent, but
Also, I miss you.
You're either with a friend I haven't met
or your brother, and you work nights.
When you are on duty, you disappear.
I'm in surgery,
and you are taking people to their tables.
That's enough!
I'm sorry. My bad.
I didn't mean to put it like that.
Let's just drop it.
If you get in, you'll always be busy.
What about us?
Why do men act like that?
They live in a time
of absolute castration. That's all.
- They're putting up a fight.
- Aren't we?
We're not searching
for a role to become stronger.
They've lost their role,
and they are trying to assert themselves.
So he's right?
Of course not!
He likes you, and he's dumb.
He wants more time with you
and degrades what you do.
He obviously doesn't trust you.
The thing with you
is that you have something
that no one can question.
Beauty.
So they question everything else.
I don't have that problem.
But he does have a house in Plaka,
so I can come over and hang out.
- He can talk shit every now and again.
- So you don't want to burn this one down.
- Are you nuts?
- What did you give me to smoke?
One day, I'll buy a house in Plaka too,
and I'll open up a school there.
- Are you nervous about tomorrow?
- What's the point? Worrying doesn't help.
What will we do if we don't get in?
- I'll get in.
- And if I don't?
Will we lose contact?
Again with the drama, Vanilla?
Was this kind of talk the reason he left?
Nah, he was more dramatic than me.
We won't lose contact.
You'll marry the doctor
and invest in my school.
Get over yourself. Do whatever you want.
How long do you think
we'll be on this planet?
What the hell?
Where did you grow up? Duckburg?
- Is everyone so sheltered in Paxos?
- You'd like it.
There is music everywhere,
and it's so green. Like a jungle.
There is only one jungle, and you're here.
Enjoy it while you can.
That night,
we had our last rehearsal
before the auditions.
It was probably our best one.
And it was my best night in Athens so far.
Pick up, dammit.
Wake up! I'm here, waiting for you.
Your audition is in three hours,
but please come.
I'm gonna start panicking.
I was focused.
For a while, nothing bothered me.
I wasn't thinking about him.
I should have been nervous,
but I felt happy.
If I get in, it will be the first time
I've achieved something on my own.
Zoe Xenakis?
Zoe Xenakis?
Mark her down as absent.
FUNERAL
ZOE XENAKIS - AGE 20
Last night.
Traffic accident.
Hello.
ATHENS CONSERVATORY
YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN ACCEPTED
Mom?
Mom, I'm not okay.
Mom, I'm not okay.
Hi.
At first, we didn't talk.
I don't know what he was thinking.
I couldn't even see him.
I could see his face,
but I don't remember him.
I didn't ask him how he was
or what he was up to. I didn't care.
I only wanted
to tell him what was on my mind.
What you did was very unfair.
Incredibly cruel.
I didn't deserve it.
It destroyed me.
But I don't want to feel so horrible
every time I run into you.
It's not good for me.
I didn't listen to what he said.
Maybe he didn't say anything.
I was trying to be concise
and as honest as possible.
Thank you for all you did for my brother.
He told me everything, and
it's too bad you got mixed up in this.
He's with me here in Athens,
but he's not doing well.
He doesn't have anyone to talk to.
I don't know how to help him.
And if
you ever want to,
it may be good for him to
I couldn't even hear my own voice.
For a few seconds, I got the feeling
that I didn't want to leave.
But this time, I knew how futile it was.
I had done what I wanted to do,
and I had to leave.
I've moved on.
Or at least, I'm trying to.
And as hard as it might be,
I think I'll be okay.
That's all.
Bye.
I really wanted to talk to him about Zoe.
She was the last person I had trusted.
As much as I wanted to,
I knew that I had to move on.
I don't know
why we can't get over some things.
Nor do I know
this fucking jungle of a city
and if its people
are just passing through.
It's not easy to be here alone.
And for some,
it can be a very cruel place.
What I do know, though,
is that perhaps sometimes romance
has to give way to other things
that can teach us
something more important.
To love.
And that's when everything stopped.
Both for me and for him.
A daughter is a big deal for a father.
I miss her a lot.
My son as well,
but I have a soft spot for my daughter.
We're waiting to hear
how she did on her university exams.
We're both really nervous.
You know, it's not easy
to see the kids grow up and leave home.
Especially for a tight-knit family
like ours.
That's why I would like to do my part
so that one day
our kids won't have to leave
to go to the capital.
We'll be able to offer them
everything here, in our small communities.
Is there a more beautiful place?
Our planet is full
of small, wonderful places.
This is one of them.
Athens is a jungle, anyway.
Just like any capital city.
It's hard for me now
that the kids are gone. And for their mom.
It's not as hard for me.
I mean, of course I miss them,
but I'm glad that they've left home
and are building something of their own.
And it's a nice jungle.
They're learning a lot there.
Every child should get the chance
to live away
from their parents for a while.
Only then can they form
their own personality.
It's not always healthy to live
in small towns. They're pretty, but
Can we cut this out?
It's not good for the interview.
Yes, we can edit it.
KLELIA
Let's focus on the benefits of the region.
Should I start?
I'm sorry. I need to go to the bathroom.
Klelia?
Mom?
Mom, I'm not okay.
What's the matter, baby? Where are you?
Calm down.
I need you to calm down.
Mom, I'm not okay.
Can you hear me, Klelia?
I'm here. I'm not going anywhere.
I'm listening.
I've missed you so much, Klelia.
Please, let me come visit you.
Please.
And just like that,
I spoke to my mother again.
That's when I realized
how important it was for me.
Just to hear her voice.
I didn't say anything about Zoe.
I won't tell anyone.
MAESTRO IN BLUE
The first bullet got him in the back.
And the second one here, see?
This one finished him off.
Right here, in the heart. Look.
It's about two to four inches.
Likely a Remington shotgun.
Look at this!
It went into the heart
and stayed inside. Amazing.
After so long in the water,
you can still see the trajectory.
They took him out,
dumped him in the sea,
and the currents washed him up in Italy.
They notified us so long ago,
and we are stalling. Why?
Drop the handkerchief, dipshit.
He won't eat you.
He's frozen. He doesn't stink.
I'll tell you why.
I've stalled for plenty of guys
like him in the past.
I've made ten files
from Albania disappear.
For good.
Subtitle translation by: John Michalis