Romeo's Blue Skies (1995) Romeo's Blue Skies
Romeo, a young boy living in the Alps of Italian Switzerland, signs a contract with a shady individual to pay for his sick father's doctor, who will take him across the mountains to Italy, to Milan, where he will be sold as a chimney sweep's helper. Thus begins Romeo's journey, amidst abuse and violence, during which he will form lasting and deep bonds with other child chimney sweeps, coming to form a fraternity called "The Black Brothers," who will all learn to help each other in times of need.
In the Alps! A Crisis of a Small Village 01 Romeo is a boy who lives in a drought-afflicted village in the Swiss Alps, where Mr. Luini, known as the God of Death, looks to purchase him. (Source: IMDb)
1/15/1995
Destiny's Beginnings: The Family Within the Flames 02 Romeo's father Roberto is hurt in a fire. A reunion between Romeo and his childhood friend Anita results in the knowledge he may be sold to Luini. (Source: IMDb)
1/22/1995
03 Romeo must raise money to treat his father, but he is rebuffed by the village. He then sells himself to Luini, the God of Death. (Source: IMDb)
1/29/1995
04 On the journey to Milan, Romeo is falsely accused of stealing apples, leading to a friendship with Alfredo and the street urchin Dante. (Source: IMDb)
2/5/1995
05 Learning of his plans to exploit them, Luini's captives attempt an escape, while a young reporter takes an interest in their journey. (Source: IMDb)
2/12/1995
The Ship Sinks: Friendship Within the Storm 06 After their boat capsizes, Romeo and Alfredo must decide whether to save Luini and what to do with him. (Source: IMDb)
2/19/1995
07 After Romeo and Alfredo are sold, Romeo immediately earns the displeasure of Rossi, his new master, and Edda, his wife. (Source: Wikipedia)
2/26/1995
08 Rossi instructs Romeo how to sweep chimneys and solicit work, and a sick girl named Angeletta brightens Romeo's mood. (Source: IMDb)
3/5/1995
A Love Letter, By Moonlight 09 Romeo finds a new ally in professor Casela, who encourages him to learn how to read. Romeo attempts to meet with Angeletta. (Source: IMDb)
3/12/1995
10 Romeo's encounter with Angeletta leaves him elated. In order to prove himself to the Wolf Pack gang, Anzelmo steals Angeletta's sketchbook. (Source: IMDb)
3/19/1995
11 Anzelmo runs afoul of the Wolf Pack when he turns out to be a weak link during a confrontation with a rival gang. (Source: IMDb)
4/23/1995
To Vanish into the City of Mists 12 Anzelmo attempts to trap Romeo by luring him into a fight and planting stolen coins in his satchel. Meanwhile, Angeletta's condition deteriorates. (Source: IMDb)
4/30/1995
13 With the help of Dante and Romeo's pet weasel, Piccolo, Romeo attempts to escape both the police and the Wolf Pack gang. (Source: IMDb)
5/7/1995
14 Romeo gets in the way of some saboteurs' plans, while Rossi has a change of heart and realizes he has treated Romeo unfairly. (Source: IMDb)
5/14/1995
Strike a Light! The Oath of the Eleven 15 With Rossi treating him better, Romeo reunites with Alfredo, who has a plan to counter the Wolf Pack's antagonism toward non-local chimney sweeps. (Source: IMDb)
5/21/1995
16 Romeo is determined to learn how to read so he can help the band of chimney sweeps known as the Black Brothers in their fight against the Wolf Pack. (Source: IMDb)
5/28/1995
Showdown at San Babila Church 17 The war between the Black Brothers and the Wolf Pack escalates, while Nikita has second thoughts about the persecution of the chimney sweeps. (Source: IMDb)
6/4/1995
Sing our Song of Unity on into the Dawn! 18 Romeo rallies the Black Brothers for a brawl against the Wolf Pack, but the fight is complicated by the gang's alliance with another group. (Source: IMDb)
6/11/1995
19 While the Wolf Pack licks its wounds after the rumble with the Black Brothers, Grandma Rossi visits, bringing with her a valuable gift. (Source: IMDb)
6/18/1995
Grandpa Theo's Puppet Show 20 Part of Angeletta's past is accidentally revealed. An elderly man who runs a puppet show has a secret. (Source: IMDb)
7/2/1995
21 Angeletta reveals her true identity to Romeo. After meeting with her grandmother, Romeo learns the reason behind their estrangement. (Source: IMDb)
7/9/1995
22 With the help of the Black Brothers, Romeo looks to fulfill Angeletta's wish for a meeting with her grandmother, Isabella. (Source: IMDb)
8/6/1995
23 Angeletta's poor health prompts Alfredo and the Black Brothers to take action against Isabella so that she will aid her granddaughter. (Source: IMDb)
8/13/1995
24 Suffering from tuberculosis, Alfredo's greatest wish is to reunite with the sister he was separated from. Romeo, meanwhile, may know where she is. (Source: IMDb)
8/20/1995
Alfredo and Bianca Reunited 25 Romeo and the Black Brothers attempt to rescue Alfredo's sister, Bianca, from a pair of men who have been hunting the two siblings. (Source: IMDb)
8/27/1995
26 With the realization that he doesn't have long to live, Alfredo wants to clear his and Bianca's names and expose the men who have been hunting them. (Source: IMDb)
9/3/1995
27 In the face of Alfredo's failing health, the Wolf Pack leader, Giovanni, intends on making peace with the Black Brothers. (Source: IMDb)
9/10/1995
28 The Black Brothers fight Maurizio and his men, and Isabella Montovani comes to the aid of Alfredo and Bianca. (Source: IMDb)
9/17/1995
29 The King of Italy must decide who the real culprits are in the tragic history of Alfredo, Bianca and their deceased parents. (Source: IMDb)
10/22/1995
30 A grief-stricken Romeo and the Black Brothers grapple with the loss of their leader as Romeo prepares to assume command. (Source: IMDb)
10/29/1995
31 Romeo and his friends refurbish a guest house so they can earn enough money to attend a circus that has arrived in Milan. (Source: IMDb)
12/3/1995
32 On Christmas Eve, Bianca cares for an injured Romeo, who is reading "Moby Dick." The kindness of Dr. Cassella is more in evidence. (Source: IMDb)
12/10/1995
To the Sky! On the Wings of Freedom 33 His tenure with the Rossi family at an end, Romeo says goodbye and takes care of unfinished business before returning home. (Source: IMDb)
12/17/1995
