After a funeral, young Salvatore fakes an injury to get a ride home with Alfredo, a projectionist. During their ride, Salvatore attempts to befriend Alfredo, hoping to gain access to the cinema's projection booth, but Alfredo playfully rebuffs him.
ALFREDO: Good morning, father. It's hard on the feet, huh?
PRIEST: Yeah!...Getting there's downhill and all the saints help you. But coming back! The saints stand there watching you, that's all! God's will be done.
SALVATORE: Ouch! Ouch! My foot! I can't walk!
SALVATORE: Alfredo, did you know my fat
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