Victoria, you know I'm your friend.
But you always overdramatize.
Not this time.
Sarah, they take turns spying on me.
You have to help me.
Oh, God, there's my father. Laugh, Sarah.
He mustn't suspect anything.
Come on. At least smile.
This is silly.
My cousin Nessim is already suspicious.
Who cares about your cousin?
Unless you're afraid to be seen with me.
Of course not.
I told Nessim I'd go to the movies with him.
I must see Peter. He's waiting for me.
Sarah, please! Only you can help me!
All right.
Go and be nice to your father.
I'll figure out something.
Be happy? When you've lost your mind?
I'm 21! I can do what I want!
I'm entitled to be happy.
You had no right to use me this way! No right at all.
Mama, the officer complimented you.
When is the Sabbath dinner not delicious?
What is he saying?
He's ashamed because he ate so much.
To his good health.
One never eats too much on a Sabbath.
Tell him it pleases the Lord.
His father is a priest, right?
How can a priest have a son?
Papa, I love you.
He's a Protestant.
Their priests are allowed to have wives.
How many?
Will he be a priest too?
Papa, all these questions.
David doesn't mind.
He wants his fortune told.
He needn't worry.
Nothing bad will happen to him.
He is a good man.
He thinks we need charity?
Bring us some coffee.
That boy is in love with you.
That's ridiculous.
For once, listen to your mother.
I forbid you to see him again.
I never intended to see him again.
But don't give me orders!
Who wants coffee?
What's the matter, little dove?
Nothing. I love you, that's all.
Get up now.
You're too old to be sitting on my lap.
You're back.
Where have you been?
Nowhere.
Where's this nowhere?
Nessim was looking for you.
He said you left the match before the end.
It was horrible!
I couldn't stand it. Who won?
Your brother. Who else?
These fights will be the death of me.
Did you see his eye? It's all black and swollen.
Where's everybody?
Gone to celebrate.
- What about you? - I'm celebrating here with Grandma.
Have something to eat. I'll bet you're hungry.
No. I'm not.
I'm going to bed. Good night.
Your daughter needs a husband.
What are you saying, my soul?
She's barely 18.
I was carrying your child at her age.
If we don't watch out...
she'll come home one day with her belly full.
It's you, little bird?
I couldn't sleep, Grandma.
It's too hot.
You sit out here for hours on end.
What do you think about?
Nothing. Things just go 'round in my head.
That's all.
- What is it, little one? - Nothing.
No. It's not nothing. You know it's not.
Does it show?
Who is he? The American?
I was afraid of that.
What should I do?
What is there to do?
He's going away soon.
Would it be wrong to see him again?
Don't ask me what's right and what's wrong.
I never could tell.
And don't expect anyone to understand.
But you understand.
Don't you, Grandma?
I understand all too well.
My heart aches for you, little one.
Why is life so difficult?
Why do I feel happy, just the same?
Is it true, child? Tell your papa.
Speak up!
What were you doing in his room?
How long has this been going on?
Oh, God! Why do this to me?
What did he do to you?
Answer me, bitch!
Stop me, or by God, I'll kill her!
Where's the swine? I'll tear his eyes out!
- Where's the assassin? - Sarah, I beg you!
Tell them it's not true!
The son of a priest too.
A curse on him.
I'll fix him good! Just wait!
It's not true! I don't believe it! It's impossible!
It's a mistake!
Tell them it's a mistake!
An American in a British uniform.
What can you expect?
How far did you go?
Look at me!
Are you still pure?
Have you slept with him?
Please, Mama, I love him!
Did you hear that?
She's lost! She's dishonoured!
My own daughter, a whore!
She's without shame!
Stop, woman!
I'll kill you! I'll tear your heart out with my hands!
Enough, woman!
You call this love?
You've lost all sense of decency!
I'll root this "love"...
out of your body...
with a red-hot iron!
I'll teach you to behave...
like a prostitute!
You're no longer my daughter! You're dead!
I'll never forgive you!
You've ruined my life!
Have you all gone mad?
Why are you torturing her?
So what if she loves an American?
Why not stone her while you're at it?
Shut up, idiot! You just don't understand.
I understand you're a stool pigeon.
That's enough! Go to your rooms, all of you!
You, woman, get your mother to bed!
I did nothing wrong, Father.
- Don't you believe me? - Yes, I do.
- I love him. - You've already said that.
It's the truth. I can't help it.
True love is marriage.
Could you be his wife? Would he marry you?
I don't know.
A man is made for one woman only...
and to be the father of her children.
You hardly know him.
I know him with my heart.
I'm sure he's a good man.
He's good-looking too.
A lover is always better-looking than a husband.
Poor Nessim.
How can I marry Nessim?
He's like a brother to me.
"Oh, if only you were my own true brother...
then I would kiss you...
and no man would despise me."
The Song of Solomon.
You see, my little dove...
true love means coming home...
to find him waiting for you.
He takes your hand, talks to you...
gives you strength.
Young women are lead to believe...
that love is pure spring water...
and marriage a sewer.
Papa, I'm so tired.
I can't think any more.
All I want to do is sleep.
- Where are my clothes? - You don't need clothes.
You're not going anywhere.
Who says so?
I say so. Your brothers say so.
I can't believe it!
Perhaps you'd like to go out naked.
Not that it would surprise me if you did.
Who can that be?
Go and see, Clara.
- Who is it? - It's him, Mother.
The American! He's at the door!
He's crazy, this one!
Give me the key!
Go back to your room at once!
He's gone.
Who is it?
Mama, open the door.
What's going on?
Nothing.
What are you doing here?
Nothing.
Go to the kitchen.
Dinner is ready.
- Quick, my clothes! - I couldn't get to them.
I got some clothes from my girlfriend.
She's about your size.
I love you, brother!
Good morning, Uncle.
What are you doing out so early?
Has anything happened, God forbid?
What is it, Saltiel?
Nothing! It's Sarah.
What Sarah?
Great heavens!
Please, Auntie, Uncle, I'm sorry to wake you up.
- I'd like to see Nessim. - At this ungodly hour?
What has happened to your shoes?
Is Raphael so poor...
that he can't buy you a pair of shoes?
And what is this disguise? You think it's Purim?
Can't you see the poor girl is upset?
- What's going on? - I must talk with you.
Haven't you caused him enough trouble?
Quiet, woman!
Make us some coffee.
Let's leave them alone.
Go, go.
I had to see it to believe it.
What is the world coming to?
Isn't it beautiful?
Gorgeous.
I'm so happy for you.
- Where's the veil? - It's ready.
Let's have a look.
You look lovely, child.
What day is it?
It's only Tuesday.
Why isn't it Thursday?
Are you in a hurry?
No second thoughts?
Why should I have second thoughts?
It's not for me to say.
This was my own decision.
If you feel you're making a mistake...
better to admit it now than to ruin the rest of your life.
I'm not making a mistake.
I'm only drowning.
Even as a child...
you always knew the right thing to do.
It made me proud of you.
Now I'm not so sure.
I saw the American with Victoria.
Did you meet with him?
No, I swear I didn't.
Is he the reason you're rushing to marry Nessim?
I'm not rushing.
Yes, you are.
No one is forcing you into it.
Why didn't you come to me?
I would have said nothing about whatever might have already happened.
Only that I mustn't see David any more.
Yes, I would have insisted on it.
But I wouldn't have forced you to marry Nessim.
Nessim loves me.
And he's such a good man.
Papa, help me.
I feel like I'm drowning.
Suffering has no use.
No use at all.
You must understand one thing.
If you choose the American...
I cannot help you.
You will be alone then...
outside of the law...
outside of the family.
You will no longer be my daughter.
No, this must be said...
and it must be understood!
Tell me that you understand.
Yes, I understand.