Princess, Do You Know How to Turn on the Windshield Wipers?
from Life is Beautiful
Written by Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami
A man unexpectedly encounters a woman he is smitten with, who is upset about being left in the rain. He tries to charm her despite her initial resistance, leading to a chaotic car ride and a comical attempt to keep her dry.
The least you could have done is come get me with the umbrella.
You're just plain rude. Look what a mess I am.
Plus, dinner at the Prefect's gets me so nervous!
I knew it. I've got the hiccups.
I always get them when I'm made to do something I don't want to.
Don't you know that it takes so little to
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