Sposami (marry me) is a TV mini-series about a married couple — Nora and Ugo — who have gotten separated but, according to Italian law, need to wait a year before actually divorcing. An ailing aunt convinces them to take over her bridal gown business on the condition that they live as a couple in her house. Trials and tribulation follow, but also some shared creative moments. And who knows what will happen?
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Ugo and Nora are very much in love, and that's where this story starts. The story of this two-episode mini-series is set in the port city of Trieste in northern Italy. Sposami means "marry me."
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The exasperated lawyer comes up with a plan for the dog who happens to be named Uno (one). As they are taking care of this, they each get a phone call and have to hurry off.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Neither Ugo nor Nora has any desire to take Aunt Clo up on her offer, but then reality kicks in.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Aunt Clo shows Ugo and Nora around the shop and house and leaves after giving them a few rules to follow. They run off to the attorney to make sure they can go ahead with their separation.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Nora and Ugo are living in close quarters, and there is a list of eight rules nailed to the back of the door that they are already arguing about.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Nora is having trouble forgetting what Ugo did to her but gets down to work, or tries to. Uno comes back.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
As Ugo walks Uno, he goes by his old bookshop. He meets someone he knows, which sets off a little chain of events, giving him a new outlook on things. Meanwhile, Nora is up to her neck in paperwork.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Aunt Clo calls to make sure things are OK with Nora and Ugo, but has a favor to ask. A future bride comes to try on her dress and it looks like she might be getting cold feet.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Ugo has good intentions, but he unwittingly puts the business in a tricky position. Nora rallies but feels Ugo is never around when she needs him.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The bridal gown was damaged and Ugo is in the doghouse. The atelier has to rally, and quickly. They also have to get creative in a hurry.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The roses on the gown were hugely successful, giving Nora an idea for saving the business. Ugo is not on board.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Like it or not, Ugo and Nora might have to become wedding planners. Dino is still stuck in his wheelchair in the courtyard.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Spartacus demonstrates how useful he can be. Nora and Ugo keep arguing about the wedding planning business.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
It seems impossible for Ugo and Nora to be on the same wavelength at the same time. This time it's Ugo who does something without consulting Nora and she gets good and angry.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Ugo and Nora have taken on the huge task of planning and executing a dinner, and now they need help from the other people who work at the atelier. They also have to think up some good topics of conversation to keep relations between the two families as peaceful as possible.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The guests arrive, but who knew there would be so many? It turns out that Matì's family is rather extended as well as colorful. And it becomes clear that the families have very little in common.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The worst-case scenario comes true, even though Nora and Ugo do their very, very best, along with Spartacus as the server and Iside in the kitchen. Who knows if that wedding will ever happen.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Each family is intent on dictating all the details of the wedding, making it difficult for Ugo and Nora to stay on top of things — beginning with the choice of a wedding gown.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
As we might have imagined, the tensions between the parents have been transferred onto the future bride and groom. Choosing the location, the favors, and the music has become a battle. Who knows if they can get over these hurdles.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
They go to dinner with Francesco and Matì and gently encourage the couple to think hard about what they want. It's natural for memories to come bubbling up from when they were courting.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Ugo seems to have a mysterious mission. Nora sees to Matì, whose dress is done and gorgeous. Ugo takes Francesco to choose an engagement ring.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
In an enchanting spot, Matì and Francesco get ready for the wedding, helped by Nora and Ugo. The bride and groom are happy, but, at the same time, sad not to have their respective parents with them.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Nora and Ugo succeeded in planning a perfect wedding for Francesco and Matisse. They seem to be a great team even when they work separately.
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