An old heart goes abroad
Adapted after the novel by Hans Fallada
Stop!
Where are you headed?
Berlin
Hop on then
And hold on!
The money...
- What money? - The household money
Oh
Professor?
- Professor?? - Yes, widow Mueller
What is it now?
- A boy wishes to see you - What boy?
- Filthy he is - So let him in!
Our doors are closed to nobody
My boy
What is your name?
I don't understand
My name is Gotthold Kittguß
I know
Where are you from?
I don't understand
Do you only speak dialect?
No
Malt candy
Good
I'll have one, too
- Writing? All year? - Yes my boy
- Day and night? - Quite so
Sit down and write...
I want to see it
Professor Gotthold Kittguß
Unsadel...
Dear godfather...
Paul Schlieker wants to defraud me of my inheritance
Will you not come and look over me?
You promised my father you would
Ah, dear Türke
It is urgent, your Rosemarie
Of course, my god-child Rosemarie
Matthew 7:7
Whether you come or not, give Philip some food
It is two days on foot back here
So you are Philip and have...
Philip!
Mrs. Mueller!
Where is the boy?
- He ran off - Ran off!
And has no food, and has no money
Where's the letter...ah!
See here now
These lowlifes always get by
Widow Mueller!
Remember Matthew chapter 7 verse 7
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you
I was sought
The knock came on my door
My god-child is seeking me
"Will you not come and look over me?"
"You promised my father you would"
Do you remember our dear Pastor Türke?
"Your Rosemarie"
Unsadel...
Unsadel...where is that?
See, even you don't know
Nevermind that, the railway knows
That's its job!
Professor, I've been with you for 27 years
Not once have you taken the railroad
Precisely, and now it's time
But Professor, what about your work?
My work...
I've been called!
One must not break a trust
Remember that, widow Mueller!
Pack my travel bag
And give me my money back
I shall answer the call!
Well well
My boy
How much farther to Unsadel?
You're not to ask for Rosemarie!
You're to rent a room from Paul Schlieker
And act as if you don't know anyone
What?
Hey!
Don't enquire after Rosemarie...
...rent a room from Schlieker
Odd
The ham of the half-ton sow did the trick!
My dear fellow, what is all this?
You mean you don't know?!
Well listen here
- You don't know jolly farmer Tamm? - No
Give me a hand there
Every year he gives to the poor in the village
His weight in meatcuts and sausages
- His entire weight? - Indeed
To empty his pantry
And for his amusement
I'm suffocating, slap me!
Harder, harder!
Well now...
You're here on vacation?
I've a room for you!
Do you want to stay in this village?
- With pleasure
Such a fine and jolly village
Now now, don't get carried away
Better acquaint yourself properly with our hamlet
Oh it's starting again, slap me again
Not with the umbrella!
There he is again
Well cheers everybody!
- Ah Rosemarie! - What took you so long?
My dear child, it's no use crying
Do you need to get drunk before you show some courage
Like the others...
Get drunk?
Child, I never drink
I rather dawdled in jolly farmer Tamm's company
Since I didn't know that you were waiting for me here
- Everything is going to be fine - Nothing is going to be fine!
They'll pinch me and pull my hair
And he's going to yell at me
You don't know what they are like
Nobody will pull your hair when I'm with you
Pulling hair, an outrage!
You mustn't know me
They mustn't know that I wrote you
And that you're my godfather
Rosemarie, I would have to lie
What would your blessed father say to that?
They lie, and they deceive
Only guile will defeat them
Guile is on the side of evil, my child
We have to be on the side of truth...
So why did I call for you, if you're unwilling to help
It is my house and farm
My cattle and my pasture
And they're going to take it all
- Take it? - Steal it!
Child
There is a light and a sinister path
Take my hand and lead the way
Marie...you layabout
What do you want?
Greetings, good lady
I am Professor Kittguß from Berlin
I don't care one bit if you are with the authorites, you can't see the kids
I know the village claims I'm leaving the brats to starve
But they won't starve, don't you worry about that
For 30 Marks I toil away and the authorities torment me to boot
Warm greetings Mrs Schlieker, how are you?
And good evening to you, now be on your way
My greetings mean something else
Well if you like, I don't have time
I've four more brats to feed
And the fifth is Rosemarie...
Oh you're here because of Rosemarie?
We're not afraid of constable or magistrate
You're the last thing we need
Paul
Come here
I'm busy
A guardianship attorney is here
Rotten lawyers
We were promised a salary, but didn't see a penny
- My dear Mrs. Schlieker - Evening!
- Professor Kittguß - Yeah
Mali, you'll have to stir the milk
- Have Marie do it - Go on, I'll deal with this
Professor, please enter
Caution, there's a step
I'll turn on the light right away
Dear Lord
Books!
This was old Pastor Türke's office
There, take a seat
So Marie has sent a complaint
To the authorities once again
No
I am Professor Kittguß from Berlin
But you're here...
- On behalf of the state... - Who, me? No.
Are you related?
No, I'm an old friend of our blessed Pastor Türke
What, you're not even related?!
And makes a scene and turns
The village even more against us
Get lost before I lose my temper!
My good man
You ache inside, don't you?
That's the evil spirit of wrath
You will not become happy before you get rid of it
What a joke
So what do you want?
My concern is my boyhood friend's child
Concern! We're plenty concerned!
Concern yourself with your business
- I'll be damned - I know you don't mean to be like that
At heart you are a good person
- I'm what? - Call Rosemarie over
- You want nothing else? - No
Not stay here either?
Not stay here either
Fine, fine
Jacob Boehme...
A first edition!
Oh dear what...
What is this?!
An old tome
- What?! - An old tome
Nobody looks at them or wants to buy them
Do you know what kind of book this is?!
- We use it to light fires - Light fires....!
Jacob Boehme's Aurora!
The copper is missing
And half the pages torn out!
Have you no shame?!
Yes, godfather, you tell them
Even if you twist my arm
I will tell that you're depriving the children
Quiet you scourge
Let go of the child at once! Shame on you!
This charade is over
We know how you bewitch the folks around here
Can't you hear, the brat is screaming
Go, dear, I will talk some sense to Mr. Schlieker
So you're not leaving, after all?
I shall stay
I will right things around here
That'll be to your advantage, too
Fine
Follow me
I'll show you where you can rest your weary head
Where are you taking me?
Not to worry, that's my motto
What is this?
There you go, sweet dreams
This seems to be the coal cellar
Well I showed him
He won't be a nuisance tonight
What foolishness are you up to?
I locked him in the coal cellar
There the old snoop can cool down some
Are you insane?
Don't get upset
Women are for having children and for shutting their trap
And a woman who can't have any should shut up altogether
This again
How is that my fault?
The entire village scorns us
That's your fault
If you get locked up they'll have even more to laugh about
Locked up?
That's false imprisonment
Dear kitten
There are no crumbs left
Were you very hungry?
Hasn't anyone been feeding you?
Yes child, do you want to come?
Now you'll see that it's better
To keep your nose out of other's affairs
No, I don't
Where is my umbrella?
I'm an old man
I do not know how far I have to go tonight
Good night, Professor
One must not forget
To feed the cats
Good night, Professor
What's this?
I'm not available, I'm at table
Good evening
That's the professor
May I rest here for a while?
Certainly
Stop laughing, you fool
The poor professor
Is not even aware of what he looks like
Here, take a look
Dear Lord, Professor, the state you're in....
Like the Black King of the Moors
May I have a glass of water
Water? How about a proper glass of wine?
Yes, that's much better
I remember you said
I might stay with you
Certainly, Professor
You're always welcome
Lieschen, hurry
Here I come
For you, Professor, cheers
That's good
So tired
I'm tired from all the running around
Schlieker
Is a man most discontented
- Professor? - Shh
Let's let him sleep a little
One must not forget
To feed the cat,
Mr. Schlieker
Rosemarie!
Quiet
The Schliekers are still awake
Your godfather is at our house. Any message for him?
No, he can't help us anyway
Didn't I tell you? He's no use.
If only Philip was back...
I'm just as able as Philip
Philip is stronger
- What do you want me to do? - Tomorow, tomorrow!
Fine, tomorrow. Good night.
Do not be afraid, Professor, I've never missed a train.
Yes, because I've never taken one
What's happening here?
Damn, Schlieker is in real trouble now
What business do the nuns have with Schlieker?
Don't you understand?
They'll take the four brats away from him
That's 120 Marks per month
Are they really that neglectful of the little ones?
There'll be some truth in it
And will they take Rosemarie, too?
No. Legal guardianship and
The district authority
Are utterly separate issues
Well, Rosemarie has to get out of there, too
Gosh!
There it goes
There it goes!
Halt!
When does the next one leave?
In six hours
Six hours!
Dear Lord
Goodye, Professor
Hope you won't get bored
We shall look after him
Goodbye
You're selling cigars, I suppose?
My good man, I neither smoke nor...
Stop him!
But, Philip!
You know him?
The game is up young man
Away! That's my seat.
What has the poor boy done?
He ran away from the Schliekers in Unsadel
The officer will take him back
Officer,
you cannot seriously propose to return him.
Well he won't go by himself
He knows Schlieker's ways
How can Schlieker be permitted to beat the boy?
He isn't, but he does.
Your soup is getting cold.
You will not be sent hungry to your beating
So you want some?
If someone has to care for the boy, it is I
I am Professor Kittguss from Berlin
He showed up at my door, he walked all the way
Bearing a letter
From my god-child Rosemarie
Put this on my tab
Enjoy this, my boy
If there is to be a beating, I shall go with you
We'll put a stop to all that
My dear man from Berlin
A good heart or not
Duty is duty
I'm obliged to return the boy
I'll accompany you
And you shall help me
As is your wish
Then lets be on our way
Schlieker, open up
I can her a child crying in there
Someone ought to be home
He's not stupid. Break open the door!
Thank God you're here, Officer!
We've been knocking on his door for hours
Well, let me see to this
Professor, take the boy
I'll stay
We have to help Rosemarie
Fine
Move it, you're all to leave here
Quickly
This is the police!
The law commands you to open up
Or I'll kick down these boards
That never again a door they'll make!
Rosemarie, you can't allow this, we'll be in disgrace
And now the entire village is waiting out front!
I promise to return them
Trust me Rosemarie
Really?
Yes, yes, now go
Here, quickly.
What's the riot?!
- Don't forget Erna's pacifier! - Quickly now, go!
That's enough of your nonsense, Schlieker
Mr. Schlieker!
I'm still Mr. Schlieker to you!
If you like: Mr. Schlieker, hand over the children at once!
I've already returned them!
Enough of your sick humour!
Dear officer, please enter
And see for yourself
What are you doing?
Old geezer!
The bed is empty
Perhaps under the bed, sister?
The barge is gone
Quiet you!
The barge, of course!
The rascal is smarter than the lot of us
Where is your barge, Schlieker?
My cousin has it to transport firewood
Schlieker, what's a child's shoe doing here?
Dear Lord
I'll remember this you wretched spy
Paul, stop that
Let go of my husband
I said let go of my husband
Who do you think you are?
Let my husband go!
Let go of him!
He's running off
Take the children will you?
Have you never had children?
No, I never did
Where are we going?
Let's go to Tamm
A fine idea
He has a good heart
Mother
What's going on?
Gosh!
That's quite a litter
Don't you think these are Schlieker's?
- What? - Sure!
The nuns complained that the children have disappeared
Run along, see if you can still catch them
Four is a few too many for us
Look here little one
Did you get very wet?
Not too bad
- Where are we? - In the forest cabin
Are we permitted to stay here?
Certainly
Mrs. Vogel from Berlin owns it
She gave me permission
I hope everything is ok
Yeah
Also empty
Pea-Sausage
Take half a liter of water
Squeeze the
Don't take anything or be squeezed
What are you doing here?
And you?
Nobody is allowed here
Right, nobody
I do not know you
But I know you Ms Rosemarie from Unsadel
Who are you?
I'm...
I'm Santa Claus
He knows all the little children
The badly behaved ones, too
In that case he must know you very well
Everyone back
The children have been found
Turn back
So this is your house
Mine? No.
Aren't you Mr. Vogel?
No
Are you Mrs. Vogel's husband?
I'm a different kind of bird
A nutty one, maybe
Who did Mrs. Vogel give permission?
To me
- Me, too - Me!
Well then all is as it should be
To the right
The children are in our bedroom
You'll have to dry up more thoroughly
Like this
Shh, quiet
He's falling asleep
He's asleep
You take good care of him, I suppose?
Yes, quite
I thought he was the kind of man
Who might be of help
But he's rather like a child needing help
Why are you two actually here?
It's nothing
That is none of your business
Well I do apologise
Well, in that case I better leave, right?
Yes, there's only room for two
Good night
Good night, Rosemarie
Good night, Santa
Do not forget me
Philip!
Dear Philip!
Who, who's there?
Philip is here, godfather
Ah, right, yes
Good boy
They're all here
Ok, I'll come along
Good evening all
They've all come because we've heard
That we're moving on Schlieker
Yes, we're up against Schlieker
I never want to go back there
And you shan't
Schlieker's mustn't stay in the village
That is one point
But the entire village has to change
That is the main point
You have to swear
I for you
And you for me
May Unsadel
Fair forever be
I for you
You for me
May Unsadel fair forever be
As for traitors
Philip will beat them and nobody will talk to them
The professor ought to return to Berlin
He can't help at all
We'll see
Who will fetch my clothes?
I will
You're no match for Schlieker
I'm game to try it out
You got to go to Berlin, now it's my turn
I will get the clothes
No Philip, Ottsche will do it
If Schlieker catches you he'll lock you up
And don't forget food
Enter
Paul Schlieker from Unsadel
Excellent. Take a seat.
Thank you, Magistrate
I believe we have met
But this time you won't get away with obstruction
Quite right, Magistrate
Get up!
Look at me!
Why did you not release the children?
The cart was broken, Magistrate
Really
And why did you not open up for the nuns?
I was in the basement, fixing a wagon wheel
And where was your wife?
Sorting apples, also in the basement
Are there many rats in your house, Schlieker?
There are some, Magistrate
And yet you store apples in the basement? You're lying!
Rats don't eat apples
Oh that's a good one
Do rats eat apples?
Sir, yes, copiously
We've caught you red-handed already
As you say, Magistrate
What?
So why didn't you open up?
Because we were embarassed
I see
Which rear wheel was broken?
Front left, Magistrate
But it wasn't broken
- Another lie! - Yes, Magistrate
I no longer want to lie
You're too clever for me
Trying to butter me up at this point is an outrage
But no, yesterday I really wanted to release the children
Rosemarie Türke, the little toad, interfered
Schlieker
That's more like it
- Do you smoke? - With your permission
I sent Rosemarie and the kids across the lake
And as I get to the poplar trees in my cart
Rosemarie and the children are nowhere to be seen
Oh
That's rather hard to believe, Schlieker
She may be insubordinate
But she is not deceitful
Certainly she is
She wants revenge
Because
Because I threw out geriatric lover
Who?
Two days ago this old geezer arrived
Claiming he would care for Rosemarie
And
Now the two have disappeared together
Nobody knows where they are
Oh
You're full of it
A sinister affair this
What's your view?
Sir, Magistrate
There will be an element of truth in what Schlieker says
I will not tolerate this in my jurisdiction!
Stole some decent stuff?
None of your business
You're back already?
Hi Rosemarie
- What have you got there? - Some stuff
Salami and ham from Ottsche
The rest is from all of us
They went on a spree
Oh valley and field, Oh mountains
Your beauty, green forest
Breakfast, godfather
What a glorious place
And the fine cypress trees
- That's juniper trees - What?
Fine juniper!
Bacon and eggs
Thank you my child
I slept well
I feel restored again
Rascal, just you wait
We'll have to talk to Schlieker about you
Not Schlieker
You have to talk to Magistrate Schulze
Schulze then
Also
Could you give me a little bit of money?
Philip has to buy food
Yes, certainly
How much do you need?
3 Marks
Here take it all
It bores me
By god
So much money
Nice of you to visit dear boy
Let me go
I'll show you, little thief
Let me go
Just a moment
Let go of me
Shout as much as you like
Let me out!
- This is tough - Tough?
How so?
- [in dialect] Rosemarie is out - What she's bathing?
She's out
Unintelligible German dialect
What is happening?
German is difficult
Look out, that's Schlieker
On a bike
He'll be fetching the officer
We'll have to get Ottsche now
Won't be possible later
That door must be locked
Ok
Let's go
Did he beat you badly?
That would have been ill advised
Let's take your clothes
I don't want to have gone through this for nothing
I'm eating, go away
Here are the clothes
Fine, you may go
You won't get away with it, Willem
Theft is serious
Yes Paul
Nobody is interested
What will the people say, Willem
You hid Marie and your son stole her clothes from us
Something wrong?
I caught Ottsche
He was stealing from my house, Willem
I have him locked up
Ottsche, hurry home
Schlieker went to see your father
Hurry
Luise
Yes?
Send the boy in, at once
Right
We'll have to wait forever
Take that off the table
Now
There'll be trouble
Yes father
Well I'll be
Out with you, you blight
Ottsche, come here
Were you in Schlieker's house?
Who let you out?
You tried to steal from Schlieker
Who owns Rosemarie's things, you or Schlieker?
What things
Clothes
They belong to Marie
Did Rosemarie tell you to fetch them?
Yes
Where is she?
Right now?
Yes
Now
I don't know, father
You're lying
I'm not lying. Let me go
What business have you with Rosemarie?
Why would you do whatever she says?
Nothing
Tell me where she is
I won't
Tell me right now
You can't force me
I promised her
Tell me right away
To bite
Your own father
A boy who bites his father
What do you think the sexton will do when
He hears there's a boy in his school who bites his own father
A thrashing
And what do you think your father will do?
Also a thrashing
You won't tell me where she is?
No
And why not?
Because I don't know
Here, wrap that around
Say
What are you going to be?
A farmer
Oh
Because you're the only boy and think you'll have to?
No, because I want to
Get me a schnaps
Mali
I feel sick
Who locked you in here?
Those damned brats
Good Lord
You look terrible
That's what your smarts will get you
I'll snap those brats in two
They stole the clothes, too
What?
Mine, too?
Don't know, you'll have to look
First I want this Schlieker business sorted out
Mali's clothes have to go back, you took too much, Philip
I couldn't see that
No, that's mine, Paul
Not now
Schlieker just got home
I bet you want to go to your beloved Rosemarie, too
I'll tie you up here
Place them so that he'll find them easily
I'm so afraid, Philip
Don't worry, it'll be fine
Two of my dresses are missing
But Marie wouldn't have taken them
Excellent
We'll add theft to the charges
It was Tamm's damned boy after all
I'll have his house searched, that dog
Someone's in the trap
Quickly
Halt
Who's there
I will shoot
Dear Lord, here are my dresses
The brats dropped them off just now
Who was it?
I didn't recognise them
Why didn't you catch them?
If I could...
What a great pleasure, thank you
Are you hurt?
Did I injure you very much?
You did
I'm so very sorry
I've to take the boy to a doctor
Can I take you there, too?
You wish to take me to the doctor
Yes
A young doctor lives right around the corner
He may be inexperienced
I'm sure he'll help Philip
What's wrong with the boy?
Well, he's...ill
And the bike?
Leave it
He'll get some help
And you too, of course
This is where he lives
I know
I am he
You?
Indeed
She's been gone for some time
Who wrapped these dirty rags around his leg?
All this dirt
It's all I had
It was so dark
I don't want to hear, you better go home
And Philip?
He needs surgery
Surgery?
Dear Lord
Then I shan't leave
I'll stay here
It's all my fault
You can't take care of him
I can
Please allow me to stay
Well if you must
Go in there
But stay quiet
I will let you know when we're done
You're a good man
You look restored
Thank you for the tooth brush
Oh yes
Philip sends his regards from the hospital
Brush twice daily
Let me see
Ok
Rosemarie
Come here my child
Come
Look at me
Have you, perhaps, been bad?
I'm thinking of the elderly gentleman
From Berlin
The professor?
But, he's like a child
Some children are wicked
No, he's the best person in the world
He doesn't even know how wicked the Schliekers are
Why did you send for him then?
I wanted to trick the Schliekers
And he said
Only the truth can work good deeds
And he's quite right
But the truth wouldn't have worked
So I ran away
Ran away
The Schliekers are not doing well
Tamm roughed him up badly
And she's not well either
I know
Who'll look after the cattle and cook the food?
The villagers won't help
Right
Be reasonable
You wanted them as guardians
They're thiefs
I don't want this unsubstantiated hearsay
They work hard for you
Have courage, girl
Pull yourself together
Go back to Schliekers
And we'll find a way to break off with them decently
I can't
There you have it
She's simply afraid
The fear is shaking her up
I think I know her better now
Don't be stubborn
We'll go there together in my car, alright?
You'll come along, won't you?
Well, in your company
But you mustn't abandon me at Schlieker
I promise I won't
Ottsche, Philip is much better now
Well, not yet
But he'll be fine
I have to tell you something
You can speak freely
He's our friend
Just like your professor
I'll come around when he's gone
- Your friends are lacking in courtesy - But they're loyal
Help me with her
Come now
Unwilling care results in insufficient care
What's going on with you, Mrs. Schlieker?
I'm not sure
I wanted to take the buckets into the barn
And suddenly I felt very sick
You need a proper examination
Come, this labour is too much for you
You should lie down
And you better go find Mr. Schlieker
Ottsche sends me
I'm to tell you that Paul went to the forest cabin
The cabin?
Why didn't he tell me right away?
He said the doctor didn't need to know
We continue
Mrs. Radefeld, you'll explain
No, your honor, I want this to go to trial
Well than proceed like Vicar Nolte
Good morning
Good morning, Professor
Would you take a seat up the front here for a moment
I'm finish here shortly
There you are
Have you reconsidered?
Doctor
I was so worried about the professor
I had to go look for him
As far as I know the old professor is a spry man, but this here is an ill woman
She needs one of these every two hours
Are you not coming back?
I will to care for this woman
A person who won't help herself can't be helped by anyone else
Goodbye Mrs. Schlieker, get well soon
Hang in there
Goodbye Ms. Türke
You came here to assist your godchild?
Right
I don't mean to be indiscreet
But have you thought about an amount
For the purpose of rescuing the Türke girl
Schlieker has certain entitlements that...
However much is needed
Hmm
How much money do you have?
I do not know, but
The widow Mueller knows, she's my housekeeper
You receive an annuity?
Yes, 380 Marks
And the widow gets all of it?
No, she only gets 180
And the rest?
Is at the bank
That leaves 200 Marks saved every month
Yes, but sometimes I purchase books
Well they won't cost 200 Marks
Right
For how long have you been retired?
17 years
But Professor that means you have...
At least 20,000 Marks
I suppose so
Plus my inheritance, blessed be my parents
Do you accrue interest?
Yes, 3,000 Marks per annum
That means you are a rich man, Professor
You could buy Schlieker's
And Türke's
And three more farms
Oh indeed?
I didn't know
Well there you are
You won't get away so easily this time
Fanciful friends or not
If I get sent away from this farm
There'll be all sorts of damage
Do you understand?
My good sir, I wish to travel to Berlin
Have you a ticket?
Third class
Thank you
Good day
You there, pay up.
I've no money, Rosemarie has it
I will cover the Professor
Quickly, you don't want to miss the train
Thank you, Magistrate
I will send for Schlieker in the meantime
It seems I'm the legal guardian of two parties now
So you want to spy on mex
I'll burn the wallet
Nobody will know where the money came from
You won't be the end of me
Take the milk into the kitchen
Quickly now
What is it
But Mali
You're not supposed to be up
I can't stay in bed, and you want food
That's what Marie is for
If she wants food she'll have to work for it
Too bad Schlieker has the money now
You want to smell it again?
Stop that Paul!
What's wrong, Mali?
Give her back the money
Send her away
She'll bring misfortune upon us
But Mali. Away with you
The entire place is bad luck
But Mali
Stuffy in here
Hot
Your suit, it's all stained
Yesterday the police were here
Can't we open the window a little?
Fresh air!
For sixteen years we only ever opened the bedroom window
Impossible, why that?
So that your papers are not disturbed
We'll have to pack them up
See?!
It doesn't matter, it will be worse during the move
- You want to move? - Certainly
But first I've to travel once more
Where is my savings book, I need 2000 Marks
2000 Marks
All for that awful boy?
Not just the boy
For my godchild, too. Rosemarie.
Well where is it?
I do not know either
No surprise now that everything is upside down
Paul, I think I've a fever
Get the young doctor
No Mali, he's not competent
He's against us like all of them
All he wants is to help Rosemarie
Paul, let us leave here
No, I won't leave the farm
I didn't slave away for nothing
I'll be even more stubborn than Marie
I'm Professor Gotthold Kittguß
Residing at Kupfergraben 10
I've misplaced my savings book
I need those 2,000 at once
Certainly...
This gentleman will look after you
May I show you this way
I've been with you 20 years
We saved so very well
And now you want to give your money to those thieves
How dare you, widow Mueller?
These gentlemen also say that...
My dear woman, we have expressed no view on the matter
And the Professor does not look uncertain at all concerning his wishes
Indeed I know what I want
I wish to bring happiness to some good people
And you seek to stop me!
Gosh, are we married?!
My apologies, Professor
Certainly, you weren't to know
I need the money now, lest I miss my train
And no more foolishness from you!
Or there'll be worse to come
Professor, your hat
What?
Hello Tamm
Have you seen Schlieker, nobody seems to be at home
Yes
I've seen her on the way to Criwitz
Perhaps he's in the forest?
There, he'll know not to leave now
He should be thrown out of Unsadel
That would be best
Summons. In the matter of Rosemarie Türke, report on 1. August
Mali!
Mrs. Schlieker, without a doubt
Oh God
That's not possible
Are you not happy?
Doctor
My dear Mrs. Schlieker, there's no need for tears
Is it that bad?
I'm so happy
What is your husband going to say?
Ten years
We've been married
We've waited for a child all this time
I'd given up hope
And so had he
Where's Mali?
You said she was in bed, you lied
She's run away and you helped her
You're crazy
I know everything
You sent Ottsche to report I'd stolen your money
Here is your stupid money
This is all your fault
But I'll get back at you
Now I know why Mali always wanted to leave
You whispered that into her ear
But now you'll see the real Paul Schlieker
You can't get me off this farm
I'm so afraid for my husband
I've an odd foreboding
We've been on the farm for 8 years
It's like it's ours
And now he thinks the Professor will take it away from us
But Mrs. Schlieker
What's keeping you, doctor?
You know the Professor is about to arrive
Fetch your car
Please, Mrs. Schlieker, come
Help
Keep shouting
Now you'll see how Schlieker does it
Let the whole damned village see it
Come to your senses
- She'll be back any minute - What's gone stays gone
Paul, you're crazy
This much is clear, nobody gets the farm
Let it burn
Yeah, keep yelling
Fire, help!
Open up
Fire. Hurry
Hurry
- I hope it's not us. - Nonsense
Hurry now
Open up
You fools
Where is it?
Rosemarie is in the basement
Godfather, quickly
You fool, what were you thinking
I'm trying to help
What a fool
Have you gone crazy?
Do you want to ruin your family?
Now that your wife is pregnant
- What? - Get up
Pull yourself together
Here's your wife
- Mali - Paul
What is happening here?
Oh nothing, everything's in order
We had a serious talk
Is it really true?
We're having a child?
Yes Paul
We're having a child
Punishment is due, Schlieker
Without the Professor's assurances the sentence would have been much worse
There's hope, Schlieker
Where there's a will, there's a way
I keep thinking about Mali
We'll see to that
I am not fit for you
I don't know how to thank you
You'll have ample opportunity for that
Dear friends
Dear parents
A child's baptism is a fine celebration
That is when, amidst our transience,
We feel something of eternity
For he who tends well to his house on this side
Does it for the other side, too
For beyond the stars
Seek and ye shall find
Dear friends, I sought life
In my books, at my desk
But I only found it here, among you
In your woods
Under your clear sky
Continue, Professor
I've nothing to add
It's the young folk's turn now
Subtitles for KG by stefflbw (2012)