Quo Vadis (2024)

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(bright music)

(eerie music) (water burbling)

(bright music)

(twinkling music)

(gentle music)

My wisdom, never do the evil

And may your love

remain with us

When burning cities

blast with freedom

Freedom burns in our hearts

The art of love

confusing mystics

The crowd of

terrifying wh*res

The man whose

fault it would be

Just stay on the

right side of the sword

Those who want to

save the life will lose it

And those who wanna

lose their life for me

They gonna find it back

from minus one to zero

And so is following

self back to mine

Floating eternally

to the inner time

There's one of

us in our hands

Oh but its fate won't

be able to conquer

There's one of

us in our hands

Oh let us stay for the

truth, stay the same

They feed my

heart with fears

And other demons

really bliss

You never leave

my soul alone

Your freedom wails,

release, and heals

And when the fire

leaves the ashes

And we forgive

the beat of hearts

Your love is not

a simple passion

Your love will bring us

right back to the charts

If anyone wants to

come after me, come on

Deny yourself, take

the cross and follow me

From minus one to zero,

the same is zero to me

It's all flow in the

soul, travel eternally

There's one of

us in our hands

For what is fate won't

be able to convert

There's one of

us in our hands

Oh let us stay for the

truth, stay the same

There's one of

us in our hands

Oh what is fate won't

be able to compare

There's one of

us in our hands

Oh let us stay for the

truth, stay the same

Stay for the truth,

stay the same

(birds chirping)

(gentle music)

(fabric rustles) (gentle music)

(footsteps shuffle)

(carefree music)

(curtains rustle)

(Eunice laughs) (gentle music)

- Hm.

- [Marcus] How are

you doing Petronius?

- My dear Marcus

Vinicius, a true god of w*r.

My nephew, let me give

you a hug. (chuckles)

Welcome back from

Armenia, my boy.

- News of the victory

spread quickly,

but sounds more epic

than it actually was.

- Oh nevertheless, a

great royal trophy.

Rome is proud of you.

- Oh, forget about Armenia.

My heart is conquered now.

- Cupid's arrow?

- You are as sharp as

ever, my dear Petronius.

No wonder you are

Caesar's advisor.

- [Petronius] (chuckles)

To advise Nero

is enough to know the

way of the monkeys.

- (chuckles) Not

bad in the Palatine.

- Rome will soon bring

you crashing back to reality,

unless you are under the

spell of some young mermaid.

(Marcus chuckles) Speak up boy.

- I met her at Aulus

Ploutius' house.

The morning rays just seemed

to pass right through her body,

(laughs) as transparent

as a young sardine.

(water burbling) (gentle music)

My king just fell in love

My king's in love with me

If I believe him,

my heart will open

And I won't be alone anymore

If I believe him,

my heart will open

I won't be alone anymore

- [Young Aulus]

Lygia, where are you?

(water burbling) (gentle music)

- [Petronius] So you truly

have fallen for a mermaid?

- [Marcus] She makes me hungry.

- The mermaid or the fish?

- Well, both.

(gentle music)

- You can find the best

catch in all of Rome right here.

Eunice, come to me.

She's yours. Take

her. (metal clanks)

- Please Master,

don't send me away.

- I only want Lygia. She is

better than a hundred of them.

- Okay, okay, let's

go for breakfast.

We'll address your soul

later. How about Ploutius?

Why don't we pay him a visit?

(somber music)

(gentle music)

- Salva, salva, salva.

- Marcus Vinicius and his

honorable Uncle Petronius,

a trusted friend of Caesar

in our humble home.

- Please allow me to thank you

for taking care of my nephew

during those trying days.

- Vinicius reminds me

of my younger days,

my life out on the b*ttlefield

and the wounds

that we carry back.

- (laughs) I'm faster. (laughs)

Oh! (laughs) Catch me, Lygia!

- I hope that young Aulus

will someday replace his old

father in the field of glory.

- I hope that the future does

not belong to the soldiers.

- Dear Pomponia,

can we put our lives

in the hands of

beautiful Roman women?

- I must admit that my world

is ruled by one beautiful woman.

- And what a wonderful

place your world is,

my dear Plautius.

Well, there are worlds

where Nero rules.

- It's not Nero, but God

who rules the world.

- Gods, goddesses,

there are so many.

- There is only one

God all powerful

and merciful to all of us.

(young Aulus laughs)

- [Young Aulus] I

hear... (laughs)

(gentle music)

(water burbles) (gentle music)

(birds chirping) (gentle music)

- You are a goddess.

Without you, my life

is worth nothing.

Come with me.

Let me worship you, and...

(water burbling) (gentle music)

(distant citizens chatter)

- Are you a poet, Vinicius?

That's quite the

fashion these days.

Hmm?

But be careful, my boy.

- Hello Titius. - Well, hello.

- Caesar hates competition.

- I don't care about

Caesar, Petronius,

nor do I care about poetry.

- Hmm. So you

really are in love.

- Stop it. (thumps carriage)

What about you? Weren't

you ever in love Petronius?

- (laughs) Are you

really asking me?

Better ask the women of Rome.

Their love spreads far and wide.

You dream of a fish?

Oh we'll net her

for you, Soldier.

(passerby laughs)

Take me to Palatine

Hill, Caesar's palace, fast.

(dramatic music)

(footsteps thumping)

- Aulus Plautius.

- Hm?

- Commander, I bring

you greetings from Caesar.

- Speak up, Pastual.

What's the charge?

- No charges against

you, Aulus Plautius,

but an order from Caesar.

The divine Nero

is grateful to you

for giving shelter

to the daughter

of the barbarian Lygian king,

but as a hostage, the

girl belongs to the court.

Therefore our divine emperor

commands you to hand her over.

Hail Caesar!

(footsteps thumping)

(dramatic music)

(gentle music)

- Lygia, Pomponia and I

love you like a daughter,

and you are Caesar's

from now on.

(water pattering) (somber music)

- Please allow me to go with

my lady to the house of Caesar.

- Keep her safe. I will

send a messenger to Acte.

She is still in

Caesar's good grace.

(melancholy music)

(dramatic music)

(wings flutter) (dramatic music)

(sword whistles)

(Marcus grunting)

(metal clanks) (Marcus grunts)

- Vinicius, I curse the moment

you stepped into my house!

(dramatic music)

- But Plautius,

what are you saying?

You know me. I am a friend.

- Friend. You are a thief.

You took my daughter from me.

- What?

Speak up. What

happened to Lygia?

- Your uncle has

persuaded Caesar to

take her to his palace.

(Marcus growls) (sword clanks)

(somber music)

(door clatters)

- Get ready, young lady.

Caesar wants you at the party.

- Please help me, my

Lord. (somber music)

- Don't be afraid. I'll be

right there by your side.

- The Lord is my

shield and my power.

- But remember not

to mention his name.

Nero is sick with jealousy.

Nero is my destiny. Someone

must love him to save his soul.

(guests chattering)

- Enough, cheer up, unless

you want them to think

you are hiding a dagger

inside those robes.

- This is your doing, Petronius.

- You've got a lot...

A lot to learn about

the ways of this world,

Marcus Vinicius.

This is Rome. - Lygia

does not belong here.

- (chuckles) Trust me, Soldier.

Now control your anger.

Start acting like the true

hero of w*r that you are.

(guests chattering)

(gentle music)

- [Guard] Halt.

(people chattering)

(gentle music)

How dare you compare

the Caesar's wreath

To the decreasing moonlight

(scattered applause)

When the moons

breaks at dawn

And Caesar is still

shining around

(audience applauds)

- The greatest

poet in the world.

- [Audience Member]

The greatest.

- [Audience Member] Oh heavenly

voice, our divine Caesar.

- [Audience Member] Oh heavenly

voice, our divine Caesar.

- Hm? (people chattering)

- Hmm.

Curse be the fate that

have you live with us, Nero.

Had your verses been

any less perfect,

I could find it in my heart

to praise them. (chuckles)

But no, divine Caesar,

I will remain silent,

embarrassed,

devastated by their power.

- Thy verses, Caesar like

you, are among the gods.

Jupiter, their

father, their mother-

- You fool! My

mother was cursed!

(Caesar sobs)

A monster of a woman,

a snake of a woman. (sobbing)

Who is this woman. (sobs)

That's why I had

to k*ll her. (sobs)

I'm not a mother k*ller.

I'm the dorf. (sobs)

- On behalf of the

city and the world,

we thank you Caesar, for

freeing us from her evil power.

- [Aulus] Close your ears, Nero.

Don't let the words

of fools hurt you.

Your world is like an

emerald, rare and fragile.

(inspirational music)

- [Guests] Poppea the Empress!

Poppea the Empress!

Poppea the Empress!

(audience applauding)

Poppea the Empress,

Poppea the Empress.

- You don't need

this, my divine Nero.

The greatest beauty

is right in front of you.

- This is a woman with

five heads! (laughs)

I'll get rid of four of them.

Hairdressers cost me

too much. (laughs)

- [Poppea] You'd better watch

out for your own head, Nero.

(audience applauds)

(fighters growl)

(fighters grunt)

(audience applauds)

- Take him down!

(fighters grunt)

(audience cheers)

(audience applauds)

(winner celebrates)

(audience applauds)

- What a surprise.

I would never have

guessed I'd find you here.

Stop. Wait.

I'm not going to hurt you.

(guests chattering)

(upbeat music)

(metal clanks)

(door clatters)

- [Messengers]

Indian ambassador.

Indian Ambassador for Caesar.

- Speak up. What gifts do

you bring this time for me?

- The king of Terra sends

greetings to the Roman emperor,

together with 2000

pounds of nard oil,

5,000 pounds of ivory,

and 1000 pounds of textiles.

This has been calculated

a total value of 131 talents,

enough to purchase 2,400 acres

of the best farmland in Egypt.

If you don't mind.

(scattered applause)

(performers chant rhythmically)

(rhythmic percussion

music) (performers chant)

(upbeat music) (singing

foreign lyrics)

(Caesar laughs)

(upbeat music) (singing

foreign lyrics)

(Caesar laughs)

(upbeat music) (singing

foreign lyrics)

- Hm, so this is the beauty

Vinicius desires so much.

- A beauty she is

indeed, Caesar,

too beautiful for Vinicius.

- Hmm.

- Tigelinus must

have not noticed

that the girl is too clumsy

for Caesar, but as usual,

he doesn't tell

you all he knows.

- Tigelinus, don't

hide the truth.

She's too clumsy for me.

(upbeat music) (singing

foreign lyrics)

(Caesar laughs)

(upbeat music) (singing

foreign lyrics)

Beautiful! Extraordinary!

(upbeat music) (singing

foreign lyrics)

- Who brought glory to Rome?

It was me, Marcus Vinicius.

And you (grunts) are my reward.

(dramatic music)

(men grunt) (metal clanks)

(fist thumps) (Marcus grunts)

(melancholy music)

- Congratulations.

I can't believe I sacrificed

the friendship of Plautius

to decorate your

empty head. - Master,

there is this man-

- Chilon Chilonides

at the service of the

equal and more equal.

She complained of

unrequited love.

I gave her two leaves

from the wreath of Venus.

(playful music)

- [Petronius] Are

you a magician?

- Rather a philosopher,

Master. Haven't you heard of me?

- And what is it you

wish to announce to us?

- I, I have news

from Caesar's palace.

A sl*ve abducted some

girl... You vermin!

She's not just some girl,

she is the daughter of a king!

- (clears throat) Do you

have a way to find her?

- If you have the means,

sir, then I have the way.

I'm saving up for a scribe

who will spread my

messages to posterity.

As for myself, I don't keep

a penny, not even for a coat.

Oh oh, oh. Oh.

- [Petronius] When

can you start?

- I already have.

A few questions come to mind.

Did you notice if the divine

Lygia had any special marks,

any mysterious

amulets, or tattoos?

Oh, then it won't be easy.

(water burbles) (gentle music)

- [Marcus] Hold

on, she drew that.

- A fish.

I'll do everything in my

power, but as you can see,

a fish is not much.

- Tell my servant to

give you new clothes.

- Ah, you are also

a philosopher, Sire.

I can see that you hate

even the slightest injustice.

- Now what?

- We ask the equal

and the more equal

to graciously visit Palatine

so that Caesar is not bored

in the company of Tigelinus.

(servant humming)

(servant chuckles)

(servant humming)

(servant chuckles)

(servant sighs)

(servant humming)

(servant grunts) (servant sighs)

(servant humming)

(servant laughs)

(servant grunts)

(servant sighs) (servant hums)

- [Servant] The

wine has run out.

(coin tinkles)

- Ever laid eyes on

something like this?

(gentle music)

(coin patters) (gentle music)

- A fish.

- [Chilon] A fish?

- (chuckles) A fish is not much.

- I know you know.

- We're looking for a fisherman?

- You can count to

three, can't you?

- Ichthys, Greek for fish,

symbol for Jesus Christ.

They say the Savior.

(gentle music)

(Chilon clears throat)

(chair swishes)

- Hm.

The one who was

crucified in Judea.

- (chuckles) He is

a risen man now.

(gentle music)

(upbeat music)

- (speaks Latin)

Peace be with you.

(upbeat music)

- (grunts) Did you

find her? Speak!

- Don't choke me sir. I'm

just a poor philosopher.

She's safe among her own people.

- And what do you mean by that?

- Your divine Lygia seems

to be a non-divine Christian.

(Chilon groans) (gentle music)

- Tell me more.

- (clears throat) More

means more, for both of us.

Less than tomorrow, but

a lot more than yesterday.

- [Marcus] Haven't I paid

you enough, Philosopher?

- Haven't I told you

enough, Sir? (chuckles)

- (sighs) If you lie,

I will have Kroto break

your bones one by one.

- And if I'm telling the truth?

- [Marcus] You'll get

a house, or five sl*ves.

- I will choose a house.

Well, this very night

the Christians will be

gathering in Austrania

for a man who knew Christ.

They call him The Rock,

Petros, Peter the Apostle.

- Did you know of

Jesus of Nazareth

whom God anointed with the

Holy Spirit and with all power.

As God was with him, he

went around doing good

and healing all who were

under the power of the Devil.

Because God gave him

a sword, a sword of love.

- There, take a look there, Sir.

He's right there,

the giant. - Lygia.

No, please wait Sir, you'll

bring disaster upon us.

- [Marcus] Now? (gentle music)

(footsteps shuffle)

(gentle music)

(labored breathing)

(gentle music)

- Now it's your

chance to get her.

They went into this house.

- Now? - Now!

(sword clinks) (dramatic music)

- And who do you think

you're looking for?

- You!

(men grunt) (dramatic music)

- Ursus, don't k*ll!

Please. (gentle music)

- Peace be with you,

Marcus Vinicius.

God tells us to love

even our enemies.

So we have dressed your wounds,

but now we want you to leave.

- Let me stay. (grunts)

At least for a day.

I'll never hurt a woman

whom I love more than myself.

May your God be my

witness. (sighs)

- Let him have a new

life. (gentle music)

Do you know where

on Earth are we heading

Do you want to dive

into the depths of Heaven

'Cause I want to wander

to new heights with you

Even though we know that

the darkness is a step away

(water burbles) (gentle music)

My love, take my

hand, let's fly together

My love is just one

step away forever

My love, let's embrace

the love we're feeling

Even though we know that

the darkness is a step away

(Marcus groans)

- Are you Lygia's sl*ve?

- Where we come from,

we are born free.

- And where is that?

- Where yes means

yes, and no means no.

- And Lygia?

- You Romans appeared

in our forest,

and Lygia's father, our great

king, died from a Roman arrow.

Plautius took her in.

Rome became her home,

and Christ's her consolation.

- Who is this Christ that

offers her consolation?

- [Ursus] He is the one

who turns death into life.

- [Lygia] Believing in

Christ makes us happy.

- I don't need

Christ to love you.

My love for you is enough.

(Marcus grunts)

- [Lygia] Christ is love.

(gentle music)

- [Apostle] And do you

remember the wedding

at Cannes of Galilee?

- But you weren't there.

How do you know about it?

- You told me, remember?

A thousand times.

(birds chirping) (gentle music)

- (chuckles) My memory

is weakened by old age.

But John has written everything

down. Did you read it?

- [Apostle] (chuckles)

Yeah, I did, the whole thing.

Quite well written.

Jesus and his mother

went to the wedding

and the house ran out of wine.

- And Jesus called

a servant and said,

"Fill the wine jars

with water." (laughs)

He blessed the love between

the woman and the man,

while the eyes of

the one you love

remain closed to

the light of truth.

Pray for him and believe

that grace is with you.

- Trust in love.

Christ has softened hearts,

even that of the

hardest Roman soldier.

(owl hoots) (gentle music)

- Not all of me will die.

Greater part of me

will rise again,

as long as the high priest

climbs the capital in hill.

(speaks Latin)

The song take pride

in what I have made

of old talents she gave to me,

and crowned my head

with laurel wreath.

Have you ever thought

about freedom, Eunice?

You could leave this

place if I gave you freedom.

- Oh no, please don't

do such a thing, Master.

- Freed,

you could go your own way,

have a husband and children,

life of your own.

- You are my life, my Lord.

- But admit, my dear,

that you envy the

beautiful Roman women,

their fine garments, jewelry,

hairstyles,

lovers.

- [Eunice] Love

is never jealous,

or boastful, is

not born by pride.

- But what if I sent you

to work in the fields?

What if I marry some woman?

- Love believes all things,

sees hope everywhere,

endures everything.

- But then sooner or

later, all love ends,

burns out and dies.

- [Eunice] Love never

dies. (gentle music)

(birds chirping)

- [Petronius] So it's

true, you have gone mad.

You want to free your sl*ves,

give away all your

money to the poor.

- I

I've come to believe

that worldly happiness,

worldly beauty,

worldly love,

it's nothing but vanity.

- Hmm.

If you want to repay

evil with goodness,

then what do you

repay goodness with?

- I'll tell you when

I know it myself.

- So you want to say that

you accept the teachings

of this Christ?

- When I'm ready,

I would like you to

know him too, Petronius.

- From Caesar.

(tablet clatters)

Caesar orders us to

gather at the Actium.

I would advise you not to

refuse such an invitation.

- Mm, I cannot leave Rome now.

I need to understand

their teachings,

otherwise I will lose her.

- If you don't want

to lose her forever,

you'd better start

packing right now.

Nero should not

notice your absence.

- If I'm going anywhere, it

will be to Sicily, with Lygia.

The truth is, I want

nothing from Caesar.

- My dear boy,

no one knows the truth.

Keep that fact in your mind.

(gentle music)

- What is he doing here?

- Ah.

I'm back. (labored breathing)

Give me a chance. (gentle music)

(Chilon groans happily)

I know how you could

possibly kidnap Lygia-

(Marcus growls)

- Don't even dare.

- Why is that, Sir?

What has changed since the time

that you promised me

a house and five sl*ves?

Have I not kept my

word? (whimpers)

- [Marcus] I'm telling you

not to come here anymore

and forget that

you ever knew her.

- If you drowned old Chilon,

you'll be doing a favor to

the enemies of Rome. (grunts)

Along with me, matters important

to the empire will perish,

saved inside this head of mine.

- Stop spying on her.

- Take this and leave.

(bag clinks)

(Chilon grunts)

- You are very generous, Sir.

Chilon will never forget

it. (dramatic music)

(waves swish)

(seagulls squawk)

(waves swishing)

- No hero could save this city.

Oh such pity.

(strum harp) And your

death perish Earth.

In flames and in my eyes

get lost off.

(Tigelinus claps)

Clear the tables!

Augustus choking.

What's wrong Petronius?

It's flowing cold from you.

- Oh, I don't want

to burn myself, Nero,

and be a model for

your next poem.

Tigelinus is already

a victim of your talent.

- [Caesar] Tigelinus,

did you hear? (laughs)

Every artist needs a model.

- At your command, Caesar.

All of Antium will be

set alight for you.

- Hmm.

Antium is not enough.

(strums harp) But it

is enough for now.

Come find me in the evening.

(footsteps patter)

(seagulls squawk) (waves swish)

- You are playing with fire.

- [Petronius] If you want Caesar

to allow you to marry

Lygia, he must be pleased.

- So why do you tease Tigelinus?

- [Petronius] He's pitting

Caesar against me.

- [Marcus] They say he

who lives by the sword

dies by the sword.

- [Petronius] They also

say if you want peace,

prepare for w*r.

- How are we supposed to know

what it's all worth at the end?

I am a soldier, and

you're a politician.

Who will judge us?

- You judge yourself

and I'll judge myself.

- [Marcus] And there

is nobody else.

(gentle music)

(seagulls squawking)

(dramatic music)

- Well, can you feel the fire

of the battle on

your skin, Vinicius?

- He doesn't even know

what true battle is, Caesar.

(Caesar grunts)

- Vinicius would rather

die for you, Nero,

than comment on your

verses. (chuckles)

- Then you will die, Vinicius,

if you don't tell me now.

Which one do you choose,

my poems or a horse?

- I would rather

have your poems, Sir.

There are many horses,

but only one Caesar.

Nothing is worth

more than your words.

- Bring me my horse!

They think I'm a monster,

but they're jealous.

The burden of greatness is

just too much to bear for them.

And I so do like to

make people happy.

(hooves patter) (dramatic music)

Vinicius, this steed is yours.

- Divine emperor, there

is a fire in Rome.

The city is burning!

- Oh yes!

Here's what a real

artist can do,

a fire whenever I wish for it.

Now that I have a burning

city, I can conclude my poem.

- The flames are

swallowing up the city.

The people, Rome is dying, Sir.

(whip snaps) (horse whinnies)

- Tigelinus, will I be

in time to see the fire?

- Caesar, the show

is all for you.

- Oh.

(upbeat music)

Ooh, oh

You came to me,

the rising sun

Enlightening darkness

I saw the doors

with your name

The stars are trembling

The stars are

trembling, whoa whoa

The dream's gonna fly, it's

like anew to my lovely heart

And just have then,

cry and whisper

I'm in doubt you've

come back for me

Coming back for me

(harmonizing vocals)

Coming back for me

You break me fee,

break me free

I couldn't leave her,

come through the trance

Cover feather,

it's all right

I am giving my life to you

(harmonizing vocals)

(gentle music)

I'll call you

when (indistinct)

You will find the ones,

the bed is trembling

Breaking my fire, it's

the end of the world

Take me home,

we'll preach to go

The living fire of my

heart shall send my soul

To my soul, to my soul

And you make me

see, make me safe

Don't want to walk

through the ether

Come, come and dance,

k*lling my life for you

You make me, you make me sad

Could be believer,

come cause of death

You make me feel

like I'm sad

(harmonizing vocals)

(gentle music)

You make me feel

like I'm sad

(crowd shouting)

- (strums harp)

A homeless ruler

A homeless people

Where will I lay

my head this night

Oh star of my ancestors,

dear motherland

(crowd shouting)

I am a homeless ruler

of homeless people

- Come here, come

down, you coward!

I'm gonna take you down, you...

(Caesar grunts) (harp clatters)

- This is how the people

appreciate me and my poetry?

- k*ll him! k*ll him!

- You're gonna regret it!

- Let the praetorian

guards attack them, Caesar.

- Let us speak to

your people, Nero,

and just promise them something,

literally anything, my

lig. (crowd shouting)

- You want the divine

Caesar to speak to the rabble?

(Caesar laugh) (crowd shouting)

You speak to them!

(dramatic music)

- Allow me to do it, Nero.

- Yes you are my most

faithful friend. Go.

Go Petronius and promise

them everything they need.

(crowd shouting) (gentle music)

- It's Petronius!

Silence, silence, silence!

- Citizens-

- And you, scums!

- The city will be rebuilt.

- [Caesar] As soon as

we're done with the show.

- [Petronius] Even

Caesar's gardens

will be open to all of you.

- Just don't throw any garbage

around, or bring your goats.

- [Petronius] Tomorrow

grain, wine, and oil

will be handed out

plenty. (crowd cheers)

- Fill your bellies

till you choke.

- The divine Caesar

will present great games,

the likes of which Rome

has never seen before.

- And will never see again!

- [Petronius] Great feasts

and generous gifts await you.

- Rome has burned to the ground!

Long live Rome!

(crowd cheering)

(inspirational music)

(gentle music)

(indistinct choral lyrics)

(gentle music continues)

(indistinct choral lyrics)

- I baptize you in the

name of the Father,

the Son, and the Holy

Spirit. (gentle music)

- [Messenger] The soldiers

are hunting Christians.

(labored breathing) The

soldiers are hunting Christians.

(crowd shouting)

- Sir, you need

to go to Jemisin.

It's getting too

dangerous in Rome.

- That is not a

good idea, Caesar.

A civil w*r could erupt

before you get there.

The praetorians may betray us.

(distant crowd shouting)

- They have enough

grain and oil.

What more do they want from me?

- Vengeance. (dramatic music)

- And vengeance

requires a victim, Tigelinus.

You must go out

to them and admit,

admit you were the

one who set fire to Rome.

- I burned Rome on your orders!

(Caesar grumbles) - Master,

the divine Papia wishes

to speak to Tigelinus.

(Poppea laughs)

- So you are saying

that Vinicius is-

- Yes Master, a Christian.

- And what about Petronius?

- Perhaps. (Poppea laughing)

- Don't be ridiculous, you're

talking about Petronius,

that lover of lust and

pleasures, a Christian? (laughs)

The anger of the people

will turn against Nero

and it will

eventually fall on me.

- (grunts) Vinicius

is with them, I swear.

Lygia is a Christian too.

They are planning to

escape, leaving Caesar here

in this burning city.

- That's all you have?

Nothing on Petronius?

How dare you, maggot.

(Chilon grunts)

- (gasps) Catch the

nephew in the net

and the uncle will fall

into the trap of his own.

And may I count on

your good graces?

(crowd shouting)

(dramatic music)

- Ah, it's getting nasty.

Let's head to Helas!

The people already

know it by now

that it was Caesar

who set fire to Rome.

- If I desire, I can turn

these people against you.

- I am not the

mother k*ller, Nero,

and the people of Rome

have not forgiven you for that.

- And you have played

your part in it!

- Yes I did,

as I do with everything

that goes on in this palace.

- Nero, are you going to

let this muscle bound fool

talk to you like

this? (dramatic music)

- Caesar, have you heard

of the followers of this,

uh, the followers of Christ?

When Rome allowed the

Jews to hang him on the cross,

his followers made

a god out of him,

and and they, they were

the ones who set fire to Rome.

- (laughs) Does Rome deserve

such a crime on her chest?

Now what do we do

about these beasts?

- They are your enemies.

Punish the arsonists.

- They are going

around the city,

turning people against Caesar.

- And what punishment

fits such a crime?

- Beware sir, for

they might say,

"Nero burned Rome,"

and blame the innocent.

Nero, the coward.

- Allow me, Nero, and he

will forever hold his peace.

- Though he is wounded my heart,

I love him like a brother.

- Treat your brother the

way you treated your mother

and there will be soon no one

left in the world to love you.

(footsteps patter)

(distant crowd shouts)

(somber music)

(footsteps patter)

(somber music)

- (gasps) This time,

I was really afraid

that you would not

come back from Nero's.

- And if we have to

part our way someday-

- Where you go, I go.

- There are some journeys

that we all have to walk alone.

- Take me with

you. (gentle music)

- [Petronius] And

how may I decide

about the life of

beautiful Eunice?

- [Eunice] Eunice

belongs to you.

- [Petronius] Then I am

the happiest man in Rome.

At least this cannot

be taken from me.

(somber music)

- You do not want her to go

with you, where you are heading.

So you are setting her free.

Not well God's goodness

and severity. (chuckles)

He severs the branches

which do not bear fruit,

but he blesses you

with his goodness

till you persist

in the goodness.

- Who are you?

- I was told I would

find Vinicius here.

I'm Paul, a servant of

Christ, called to be an apostle

to praise the gospel

around the world.

- Another follower of

Christ, enemy of Rome.

- Do not meet our

justice yourselves.

Overcome evil with good.

- Good? How is that?

Compared to wealth,

fame, and happiness?

And still the tyrant

can destroy them

all at a moment's notice.

- (sighs) Live in

harmony with one another.

Do not pretend to love,

but really love other people.

Stay one. - Death

supersedes everything.

Have you not heard

how it's victims grow?

- If we believe that

Jesus died and rose again,

God will take those

who have died in Jesus

and lead them into eternity.

- If God is on your side,

what will happen to

those who are against you?

(gentle music)

(birds chirping) (gentle music)

- Caesar has accused

the Christians of

setting fire to Rome.

Did you know about this?

- I underestimated

Tigelinus. What about Lygia?

- I guess I'll find

her in the prison.

- Go, do it now

before it's too late.

- Petronius, you talk to

Caesar. Nero loves you.

He will release her for you.

- Do you think a man

who sentenced his

own mother to death

can truly love? (dramatic music)

(citizens chattering)

Hail.

Have you been ordered

to guard the jail?

- Yes, Noble Petronius.

Tigelinus fears there

may be an attempt

to free the arsonists.

- My sl*ve is in there.

There has been some mistake.

I know her well and I know

that she has nothing

to do with this.

- My orders are

to let no one out.

- Don't you dare.

- That means no one, Sir.

- Are you also forbidden

to let anyone in?

- Well that's I can do.

- I'll find her.

- [Petronius] Go.

(sl*ve singing)

(lyrics indistinct)

I'm grateful for all

the days of my life

I'm grateful when it's dark

I'm grateful for

the days of life

I'm grateful when it's dark

- I have seen you

before, Sir, in Austriano.

- Are you one of them?

(sword swishes)

(sword skritches)

I am looking for

Lygia. Do you know her?

- So far, she has not been seen.

- Protect her, if you see her.

I'll be back. - The

time has not come yet.

- What do you mean?

- The time for salvation.

(gentle music)

- [Prisoner] Water. Give

me some water. (coughs)

(doors clatter) (dramatic music)

- Greetings to you, Chilon.

- Hail Vinicius, but I

can't talk right now.

I'm running late to

meet my friend Tigelinus.

- It was you who betrayed them.

- My friend, (chuckles)

if you have a request,

come to my house.

I welcome all

visitors and clients

in the morning after my bath.

Of course I may be

busy with this or that,

but I hope you don't

mind to wait a bit.

(chuckles) My servants

will take care of you.

- May God forgive you.

(hand thumps carriage)

(Chilon laughs)

(dramatic music)

(harmonizing vocals)

(somber music)

(sl*ve yelps) (somber music)

(somber music) (singing

foreign lyrics)

(lion roars)

(somber music) (singing

foreign lyrics)

(somber music continues)

(singing foreign lyrics)

(somber music continues)

(singing foreign lyrics)

- (laughs) You did

this. Aren't you proud?

(somber music)

- The gods created

him as a foul villain.

The humans made him a demon,

but even a demon

can't stomach this.

- Enough. Enough.

(somber music) (crowd cheering)

- Look. - What?

(somber music) (crowd cheering)

(lion roars)

(lion growling)

(crowd cheers) (Caesar laughing)

- I have something even

better planned for tomorrow.

- Oh. (chuckles)

(dramatic music)

(Chilon whimpers)

(Chilon growls)

- [Chilon] You

k*ller! (grumbles)

Nero! (whimpering)

Nero! You coward! (grumbles)

You k*lled... (grumbles)

you k*lled innocents! (grumbles)

You turned people

against each other!

You break the law

of life! (grumbles)

As your law is death!

Death! (grunting)

(thunder cracks)

You break the law of

life! (dramatic music)

(rain pattering)

(dramatic music)

- Tell me that you found her.

- Pull yourself

together, Soldier,

or pray to your god,

if you know how.

(rain pattering)

(dramatic music)

- Nazarius, what

are you doing here?

- She's feverish. Ursus

is taking care of her.

- [Marcus] How do you know?

- I snuck into the

prison. (somber music)

She wants you to

trust in the Lord.

- I will wait for her.

Always.

(thunder crashes) (somber music)

(footsteps shuffle)

(Caesar huffing)

- [Tigelinus] The ship

is waiting, Caesar.

You can sail away anytime.

- [Caesar] Oh we shall

take that vacation

in Helus after all.

- Before you go, Sir,

and deprive us of

your divine presence,

please do your faithful

Petronius one last favor.

- Ah, and what is that?

- Bless the young couple.

- You're getting

married, now? (laughs)

What a great sense of style.

- Vinicius would like to

marry the Lygian hostage.

- Caesar, she's one of them.

- She has been imprisoned

because of your

stupidity, Tigelinus.

- What is worrying

me, Petronius,

is that you are taking

sides with the arsonists.

(claps hands) Then we

shall celebrate a wedding,

the likes of which Rome

has never seen before!

(inspirational music)

(crowd cheering)

(playful music) (crowd cheering)

(inspirational music)

- Interesting. Very interesting.

(playful music)

You know, I admire

you, Tigelinus.

You are better than

me in being bad.

- Well, you know I learned

from the best, Master.

- Oh.

(crows cheering)

But it is you, my friend,

who has managed to terrify

even the great Petronius.

Ah, look at him. (laughs)

(inspirational music)

(whip cracks) - Move!

I moved many times,

here to clear my mind

(lyrics indistinct)

(crowd cheering)

(bull growls)

(dramatic music)

(lyrics indistinct)

No intentions getting

fine, go in between the lines

Begging for my life to go,

seventh Heaven, only love

(dramatic music)

(indistinct lyrics)

(crowd cheers)

(dramatic music)

(lyrics indistinct)

Oh my sweet love, you're

so much above (indistinct)

I desire you so,

swear I never let you go

Love oh mighty God, if

you're looking for anyone

(dramatic music)

(indistinct lyrics)

(gladiator grunting)

(dramatic music)

(dramatic music)

(indistinct lyrics)

(crowd cheers)

(gladiator grunting)

(crowd cheers) (dramatic music)

(crowd erupts) (dramatic music)

- Amazing, amazing!

(crowd cheering)

(crowd shouting)

(dramatic music)

(crowd cheers)

(inspirational music)

(footsteps patter)

- Where are they?

- They left. Freed by

the people of Rome.

- Give me a sword.

What is your name, Soldier?

- Expedites.

- Are you ready?

(crowd shouting)

(dramatic music)

(Caesar chuckles)

(dramatic music)

(Caesar grunts) (somber music)

(Caesar sobbing)

You mother k*ller! (sobbing)

You sentenced to death the only

man who loved you! (sobbing)

What is his name?

Petronius.

He betrayed art for mercy.

You k*ll innocence!

Your law is dead! (sobbing)

Which one do you choose?

My poem or my horse? (sobbing)

The burden of greatness

is too much to bear.

I am cursed.

I am damned. (labored breathing)

The artist must die now.

(body thumps)

(somber music)

(footsteps shuffle)

(somber music)

(footsteps shuffle)

(soldier knocks)

(door clatters) (somber music)

- [Petronius] It's a pity you

don't want to stay in Rome,

Eunice.

You could have a great life.

In my will, I left all

my properties for you.

- [Eunice] Hmm, where

we are going now,

we don't need them anymore.

(footsteps shuffle)

(somber music)

- On the divine Caesar's

orders, Petronius,

you are sentenced to

death. (somber music)

- [Petronius] At least

Vinicius and Lygia

slipped away from Rome's grasp.

- [Eunice] They're

sure endure everything

that comes on their way.

- [Petronius] Are you

ready for our journey?

- [Eunice] And now we'll

spend more time together.

The eternity, I

guess. (somber music)

May love remain with us

From Burning City's

wonder freedom

The freedom boomed in

our hearts, ripped it apart

Time hurts the time, praise

with love, joy in our heart

'Cause wherever

I'm going is my way

Turn evil into righteousness,

to love, to strength

No matter whose fault, who

would it be, who would it be

Stay at the right

side of the street

The art of love is

not easy to learn

The crowd are

terrifying horns

But to turn evil

into pure love

Wherever I'm going

my way, love in my heart

Turn hate to love, with

the plume like flowers

(upbeat music)

- [Performers] Hey!

(upbeat music)

Now, for the first time

I don't know

what is going on

World, my whole world

Has changed when I

finally found you

There ain't no better

road when I know that

You're my brother,

you are my

So take my hand, let's ride

You're my brother,

you are my

Let's sing it

out really loud

You're my brother,

you are my

So take my hand, let's ride

You're my brother,

you are my

Let's sing it

out really loud

Hey, oh (upbeat music)

Oh, oh, oh (upbeat music)

Oh, oh, oh (upbeat music)

They told me that,

that we'll just come

And we'll embrace you

like a warm summer night

Every day is just better now

I don't need nothing

more than your hand

And on the top of

the lung, sing it all

Your my brother, you are my

So take my hand, let's ride

You're my brother,

you are my

Let's sing it

all really loud

You're my brother,

you are my

So take my hand, let's ride

You're my brother,

you are my

Let's sing it

all really loud

Hey, oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh (upbeat music)

Oh, oh, oh (upbeat music)

Oh, oh, oh (upbeat music)

Hey