Un passo dal cielo (English: One step from heaven) is an Italian mysterycomedy-drama television series aired on Rai 1 and Rai HD and starring Terence Hill and Enrico Ianniello. It was the first television series produced and aired in high-definition on Rai HD.
Premise
Pietro Thiene works for the Forestry Corps in the alpine village of San Candido. Joining him is police commissioner Vincenzo Nappi, who has just arrived in South Tyrol.
The head of the forestry police, Pietro, must help the newly arrived Commissioner Vincenzo Nappi solve the murder of a girl, which seems to be the fault of a wolf. Not used to life in the small mountain village of San Candido, the new commissioner is not happy to be a guest in the forestry office, much less to share his accommodation with the veterinarian Silvia Bussolati, to whom he has an instant attraction.
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"Il fantasma del mulino"
Ghost of the Mill
Enrico Oldoini
April 10, 2011 (2011-04-10)
In San Candido, there is an old local legend of the ghost of a child who wanders through the forest. When a local elder with a drinking habit says he saw him, the superstitious villagers believe the ghost is responsible for the abduction of a local child, the son of building contractors. Elsewhere, a young man called Giorgio arrives in the village with his mother, who has a complicated history with Pietro.
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"Il giorno del santo"
The Saint
Enrico Oldoini
April 17, 2011 (2011-04-17)
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"La prova del fuoco"
Proof of Fire
Enrico Oldoini
April 17, 2011 (2011-04-17)
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"Il capriolo avvelenato"
Pipe Dreams
Enrico Oldoini
April 24, 2011 (2011-04-24)
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"Caccia al tesoro"
Treasure Hunt
Enrico Oldoini
April 24, 2011 (2011-04-24)
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"Salvato dalle acque"
Saved By the Waters
Enrico Oldoini
May 2, 2011 (2011-05-02)
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"Un salto nel vuoto"
A Jump for Life
Enrico Oldoini
May 2, 2011 (2011-05-02)
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"Il mostro del lago"
The Lake Monster
Enrico Oldoini
May 9, 2011 (2011-05-09)
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"L'ape regina"
The Queen Bee
Enrico Oldoini
May 9, 2011 (2011-05-09)
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"Il volo dell'aquila"
The Flight
Enrico Oldoini
May 17, 2011 (2011-05-17)
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"La lacrima del gigante"
The Collector
Enrico Oldoini
May 17, 2011 (2011-05-17)
Season 2 (2012)
Episode #
Title Italian
Title English
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Original air date
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"Facili prede"
Easy Prey
Riccardo Donna
October 14, 2012 (2012-10-14)
The two young children of the owner of a farm end up in hospital poisoned. Suspicion falls on one of the brothers of the woman, still resentful at having to give up his inheritance of the farm, which the law allocates only the eldest son. Pietro finds a girl in the woods, in a state of shock, who only speaks a little Italian and seems to have lost her memory. Pietro takes care of her and something begins to grow between the two of them. Meanwhile, Giorgio is back in San Candido, where he is eagerly welcomed by Chiara. She introduces him to her friend Miriam, who right away seems to be attracted to him. Vincenzo decides that it is time to take the plunge, and after many failed attempts, ask Silvia to marry him.
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"Il richiamo del sangue"
The Strength of Blood
Riccardo Donna
October 18, 2012 (2012-10-18)
A young girl in San Candido mysteriously disappears. It looks to be a classic case of abduction, but behind the despair of the family lies many secrets. Thanks to Huber, everyone in San Candido knows about Vincenzo's plan to propose to Silvia and wait excitedly for the good news. However, having been told by Silvia that she needs time to think about it, the policeman has only disappointing news for his friends. Meanwhile, Anya's father arrives to take his daughter's things, but he also brings important new revelations. Giorgio and Chiara have their first misunderstanding as he realizes how difficult it is to take care of a blind girl.
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"Il seme della gelosia"
Seeds of the Jealousy
Riccardo Donna
October 18, 2012 (2012-10-18)
During a rave in a World War II underground bunker hidden in the woods, a man falls to his death. Giorgio, having gone to the rave with Miriam, without telling Chiara, is forced to reveal his secret in order to help the investigation. But when Chiara finds out, she doesn't take it well. Meanwhile, Vincenzo has to endure the presence of Tobias, who has no other place to stay and moves into his and Silvia's home. Vincenzo also meets a mysterious woman who seems very interested in him, while Pietro tries to track down Nikolay, the man who was posing as Anya's father.
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"L'istinto dell'uomo"
Human Instincts
Riccardo Donna
October 25, 2012 (2012-10-25)
Just as a museum near San Candido is about to open an exhibition containing a reproduction of Otzi, the mummy of a prehistoric man found years ago in the snow of a glacier, the mummy disappears along with some artifacts. In its place, the dead body of the archaeologist who organized the event is found. The preparations for the wedding come alive as Silvia and Vincenzo chose witnesses. Huber organises the stag do, but it has an unexpected, yet comedic ending. Chiara still can't forgive Giorgio for going to the rave without saying anything, and in his frustration, finally succumbs to Miriam's advances.
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"Tra le nuvole"
In the Clouds
Riccardo Donna
October 25, 2012 (2012-10-25)
In the mountains of Val Pusteria, a deflated hot air balloon is found. The pilot, a young family man just separated from his wife, is found unconscious a few kilometers away. Pietro has not yet given up on finding out more about Anya, and decides to print flyers with her photo and information on. Tobias and Silvia must leave for a mission in the woods, alone, for six days. Vincenzo tries to hide his jealousy as best he can, but a chance conversation overheard on the radio gets him worked up. Meanwhile, Giorgio, still gnawed by guilt, continues to avoid Chiara, who begins to think that the problem is her refusal to have sex with him.
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"La leggenda del pescatore"
The Legend of the Fisherman
Riccardo Donna
November 1, 2012 (2012-11-01)
During a routine speed check, Huber is shot by the driver he pulls over. That night, Pietro spots a small boat in flames on the lake. Inside is the charred body of an experienced fisherman from the area. Are the two things are connected? Stuck in hospital, Huber asks Vincenzo to look after his three daughters and their pet pig, who they consider part of the family. In the company of the children, Vincenzo and Silvia are confronted with the future of their relationship, and if having their own children will come soon. Meanwhile, after having confessed his infidelity, Giorgio tries to make things right with Chiara, but she just can't forgive him. And after finding out that Tobias has secured funding for the expedition to Alaska, an angry and upset Vincenzo tells her she must choose between the marriage and the expedition.
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"Falsa partenza"
A False Start
Riccardo Donna
November 1, 2012 (2012-11-01)
During a sky marathon, a race in the mountains, one of the participants disappears, and is then found dead at the bottom of a ravine. The boy is the son of a prominent businessman in the area. Meanwhile, after his infidelity becomes public knowledge, Giorgio's relationships with his friends become more and more tense. After Vincenzo's ultimatum to choose between their marriage and her expedition to Alaska, Silvia is undecided. For her the two things are not mutually exclusive. Huber also makes an attempt to reconnect Silvia and Vincenzo, but after Tobias presses for them to leave as soon as possible, Silvia is forced to make a decision.
