I don't want to be here. I don't want to... Please!
Come here.
Hey, knock it off! This hot stuffs all mine!
You're nuts! You can paint in Prague, too.
If you're going crazy, let us know, Xandra knows some horny chicks.
-Who'll write the lyrics now? -You will, Martin.
-When were you last there? -Ages ago when I was seven
Loony! Why does his house have to be in some faraway poky hole!
-It's not for good. -The house has no address.
-Zorro, fetch! -Come here, Zorro!
-You'll obey me, Zorro. -No, me! I'm older!
-Come here, Zorro! -Ouch! Tereza!
-Come here, Zorro! -Tereza!
-Let go! -I'll teach you a lesson!
Mom! Dad!
Mom's not here.
Leave him alone!
Marek come here. Tereza!
What?!
We're closed! Can't you read?
-I just need to buy something. -What do you want?
Here it is.
Have a beer with the guys. I'll put it all in a box.
Okay.
Good evening, gentlemen.
My house has no power.
-Where's that house of yours? -It's called Schwarzstein.
I'd like to stay for some time.
Nobody's been there for ages.
Two hundred and eighty.
Keep the change. Thanks very much.
This joint is really smoky. Even the food stinks!
Do you think it's him?
Good evening.
Who are you?
Get ready! There we go!
Well done!
How much do I owe you, maestro?
It seems you're the maestro, huh?
My wife would never let me keep this one.
But if you have a fine stag in a landscape.
-Well, thanks very much. -Bye.
You won't talk me into it, Viktor.
No way.
Go to hell!
By the way, I slept like a log my first night here.
Without pills or booze.
Sure, as soon as I clean up a bit.
Yeah, sure.
Hold on.
Hold on a sec!
This was my last phone interview.
I'm turning it off and I lost the recharger.
You finally get it!
Sure, but write first.
Of course I'll be happy. Bye.
Dear Sis, I hope you're doing fine
I've only been here a few days and I already feel great.
I can't recall much from the past.
I'd like to talk to you.
I hope the doctors aren't giving you a hard time.
Take all the pills they give you, they're doing it to fix you.
We're closed!
-Could I send this letter, please? -I said we're closed!
Well? Ten crowns.
Okay
One more thing. Is there a pub here?
You can't miss it, just follow the noise and smell.
Let's hope the locals won't throw me out.
-You're no stranger, are you? -How would you know?
-We know everything around here. -I see. Care to join me?
I can't my mother needs me.
Maybe next time.
Good evening.
Ah, our maestro!
Come and join us.
Make it two triples, Franta.
You're at an elite table.
You already know me, an art lover, and our town's living legend,
Mr Werfel, librarian and archivist.
You can have a great chat with him in Greek or Latin, right?
So you are Marek?
The ast time I saw you, you were a small boy.
You've come to Schwarzstein again?
I'd like to stay there for a while.
-At Schwarzstein? -Our young man has fine taste!
Why?
-The place has a gloomy history. -It sure does!
Never mind. Take aim, gentlemen.
They sacrificed virgins there, right? Spiritual murders.
-Ritual, Bouchal! Ritual. -Ritual, if you like.
After a ritual muder in the church, it was deconsecrated.
Who cares?
And in the war, the house was occupied by the SS.
My parents sure chose a fine place when I was a kid.
One more round, Franta.
Not for me.
You can stop by if you like.
I'd like to but where?
I live at the cloister in the old library.
I'll certainly stop by. Goodbye.
You'd never make me sleep in that house of yours!
Nobody here!
I'm sure I turned the lights off!
O my dearest Augustin, Augustin, Augustin,
O my dearest Augustin, all is forlorn!
Money is gone, your lass is gone, all is lost, Augustin.
O my dearest Augustin, all is forlorn!
Coat is gone, stick is gone, Augustin bites the dust.
O my dearest Augustin, all is forlorn!
Augustin, Augustin, in your grave you rest!
O my dearest Augustin, all is forlorn!
-Who is it? -Mail carrier.
-I woke you up, didn't I? -What are you doing here?
I'm a mail carrier so I deliver mail.
Thanks. Come in, it's pouring.
It doesn't look like stopping and I'm quite busy today.
I'll make you a cup of tea and I can give you a ride to town.
Come on in!
-To introduce myself, I'm Marek. -I know, I'm Lucia.
I think I knew a little girl named Lucy
but that was ages ago
-Well, I'd better be going. -I'll give you a ride.
Do you know Werfel, Lucia?
-Werfel? -Sorry I...
It's OK. You can call me Lucia.
And I do know Werfel. I know everyone
He told me strange things about this house
and I was wondering whether you're not scared here
Of course I'm not!
-Although this place is evil! -What?
Never mind
-Are you scared? -I'm not.
I just have the funny feeling I'm being watched.
I don't mind talking about it.
I was seven and kids take things differently.
I remember my folks from a few photos.
Maybe it's a child's survival instinct
but I don't remember a thing from that time. It wasn't a happy time.
I know where it happened. There's a cross by the road.
-Where is it? -I'll tell you where to stop.
-How's your sister? -She's very ill.
We were in a foster home at first but they separated us.
Pull up over here.
-Don't go there! -Don't be scared. Come on.
It's dark!
-Stop it! -Okay...
Let's go. I don't like this place!
-Wait... -Please!
What is it?
It's a secret of the VERBOTEN.
Marek! What's the matter with you?
-What have you got there? -It was under the wreath.
The chain doesn't seem to fit. -I guess not.
Thank you.
Somebody should tell him.
Tell him what?
To leave!
He'll leave by himself. Sooner or later.
Anybody there?
-Lucia? Is that you? -Come on up!
How did you find me?
-Aren't you scared to be here alone? -I'm not alone.
Oh, I see.
Gosh no!
My personal bellows stepper's over there.
We're rehearsing for Christmas.
Lojza? That's enough for today, okay?
-I'm Marek. -I'm Lojza.
You can go home now and say hello to your mom for me.
I've got to go home.
Can I keep my hand?
Bye.
He likes you. He doesn't like many people.
You don't remember, do you?
It's silly. Forget it.
Zorro! What are you doing here, you old devil!
You've got to be at least 35 by now. Come here buddy.
Lie down boy.
You're thirsty aren't you?
Marek, it's me, Lucia! Open the door!
-Come in. -Hi.
Glad to see you.
Sorry, I didn't say goodbye last time.
It's awful out. Thanks.
I didn't know you had a dog? Zorro, come here, boy.
Come to me, handsome. I'll give you a treat.
You're a good boy. Come here.
Zorro give me your paw...
-How come you call him Zorro? -I have to call him something.
He's been stealing from me ever since I came
and he's just like my old dog. -I know.
But don't all Rottweilers look alike?
Come on. I've brought you something.
Wow! Homemade stuffed cakes!
Wait! When will you show me your new masterpieces?
I'd prefer to see yours for a start.
I'll make us some tea, all right?
Why are all the figures in the dark?
Everybody is afraid of something in the dark?
You're right, so am I. -Of what?
Of this house!
Lucia? I...
Who's going to look after your mother!
I'm not staying here any longer! I'm sick of you!
You're not going anywhere! You'll do your duties!
Or am I to change her diapers?!
I've told you to stay away from that house since you were little!
And you never listened! You will listen now!
And I'll teach that bastard a lesson!
It was beautiful!
The post office opens early and I didn't want to wake you.
I can't wait to make love with you again.
I took the letter for your sister.
By the way, the other Lucia you knew that was me too.
Boo!
You're such an idiot Viktor!
What are you doing here?
Hello! Hey a doggie...
Rock-a-bye, my boy...
Cut it out, Viktor
When you leave the house open, all sorts of weirdos get in.
This is Renata, a big fan of yours
Hi, I've known you for a long time but you've never noticed me.
That's not true.
You're always under the stage on the left.
How's my nutjob!
You haven't killed each other yet?
Xandra's killing me piece by piece so that it doesn't hurt so much.
Welcome to my house.
I'll park the car. I left it behind the house.
To make sure you get a big surprise. Did you?
You bet!
This weirdo wanted to swoop in on you in ski masks.
I'm sure I locked the door
-Maybe not. -What?
I just remembered something
A bottle of rum at bedtime, huh?
You slept like the dead.
-Great start to your career, eh? -It's not finished yet.
I hope you're not finished sooner.
If I hung this in my flat, I'd be hanging in a week myself.
-In that case, I'm buying it! -I like it.
The picture I mean.
Enough of fine arts, I didn't drive 200 kilometers
to put up with some stupid high-brow tea party.
The complete three-piece kit of a young man.
And here's...
the old kit of the red chiefs.
Tequila. Ole!
Got a glass?
Sure. Somewhere.
-Wake up! -Leave me alone!
-Want some? - No.
-Give it a try at least. -I said no!
Oh, shit!
Let me see it. Wow!
Oh shit!
-Fucking glass... -Your stupid ideas!
Look, Zorro, he's bleeding like a stuck pig...
-Do something! -Disinfectant!
Moron!
-What's up? -Let me take care of it.
-Where the hell did it go?! -Damned!
Some genes, eh? My mom must've been a vampire.
You can spare us your silly jokes next time!
Let me undress you...
Easy...
Xandra, cut it out. Give her a break.
-Stop it... -Don't be scared, Renata.
Cut it out...
Renata...
What are you doing?!
Xandra!
No, don't...
So this is how you like it, huh?
-Xandra, leave her alone! -You sure look nice, girls.
Wow. That's nice. Can I keep it, Marek?
-Or borrow it at least? -Sure.
How about playing some nice party game, guys?
Hide-and-seek?
That's not what I had in mind. Though if I hide in Xandra
and nobody finds me for an hour, it might be fun after all.
You're such a bastard, hon.
An hour, guys!
Come!
Come here...
Marek!
Marek's no fun. Come downstairs.
I'm scared!
Buzz off! Or I'll rip your head off!
Marek?
Marek!
Marek?
The band rehearsal is in the afternoon so we are forced to leave.
The part went well judging from my headache.
When you return to civilization drop in at the club.
Your Viktor with his accessory, Xandra.
P.S. Say hello to Renata and have fun!
Why Renata?
Where is she? Renata!
Renata!
Renata?
Renata!
Don't be scared!
We must do it again or something horrible might happen!
They could hurt us too!
-You see? -I feeI sorry for it.
It's only a little bird. It wouldn't survive anyway.
Put it where it belongs.
-I don't like such games. -Come on!
-Run! -Wait! No!
Viktor, Renata's gone!
I don't care how independent she is...
She wouldn't leave naked and without her bag!
I don't know, I was stoned. I don't remember a thing.
She's married?
Really? To him?
You're such an idiot, Viktor.
I've got to hang up, my battery's running low and I don't have...
That's just fucking great!
Zorro...
Watch!
Hello. I hope I'm not intruding?
Come in.
You live here?
I live among the books.
They need my help.
They have suffered much.
-What's troubling you? -Frankly...
I'm beginning to feel that something happened
a long time ago and now again...
Tell me what you know about the house.
There are many mysteries in this region
and your house is one of them.
Haven't you wondered why it hadn't been robbed for over 30 years?
Without being guarded?
As if the house is guarding itself. As if it wants to let no one in.
-I never thought of that. -It is repelling intruders.
There was once a quite extensive ancient settlement in that area.
Records mention bizarre rituals and human sacrifices.
A sacrificial stone stood
on the site of your house.
That's why it's called Schwarzstein.
But perhaps these are all mere tales.
Unfortunately, the more recent events are no fables.
Care for a cup of tea or coffee?
Coffee, please.
Even during World War II
horrible things happened there.
What happened there during the war?
Let's leave it at that.
Driver Dr Josef F. ditched his car
on a straight section of a local road and crashed into a tree.
The driver and his wife died instantly.
Their daughter was hospitalized at a local psychiatric clinic
with severe mental shock and their son was placed in a foster home.
Marek.
Why did you come here?
Nothing happened yesterday, did it?
No, I don't think so.
-Honestly? -Honestly.
You can tell me.
Nothing happened.
But there is something you wanted to tell me isn't there?
You said to stop by. So I did. But I'll come another time.
I'm not feeling well.
You have to tell me about my parents one day.
Taking pictures, Hynek?
The light isn't good today is it?
The light's always good for me, doc. That's why I'm here.
Is Dr Kralova's shift over today?
No, her shift's just started.
If you say so.
Is something wrong?!
I went to see Werfel. He told me queer things about the house.
He's even keeping a chronicle of the house.
I have a hunch that cranky old man is spying on me.
If it weren't for him, Lojza wouldn't learn to read,
I wouldn't play the organ, and the library wouldn't be saved!
Wait! I'm sorry I just wanted to...
You're absurd! To spy on you?!
Why would he do that? He can hardly walk!
Don't give me that!
-You don't believe him, do you? -It doesn't matter what I believe!
He's a wonderful man. He means more to me than my own father!
Don't be angry at me, please... Who hit you?
Why do you care?!
Calm down, Zorro!
What do you have there? Thanks.
GRADUATION 1959
WEDDING 1960
CHRISTMAS 1970
VACATION 1972
-Mom! -Stop it you two and listen!
We're going over to visit some friends after lunch.
-It's only a short drive... -I don't want to go.
Why not? They've got kids and you can play with them.
-Maybe we could... -We certainly could not!
I'd feel better if they came with us.
We've got Zorro and I can't go away!
Don't you dare go to the basement again!
It isn't a basement, Mom, it's a VERBOTEN dungeon!
Shut up!
Tereza, you're old enough to be sensible!
Can't you tell them something?!
For Chrissake! What?! If they don't want to go...
We don't want'to go, do we, Marek,?
We don't
Okay, but stay out of the basement and stay near the house.
Don't you start scaring Marek again!
-Leave him alone! -There's one more thing.
The people we are visiting today... They'd rent our house for some time.
-What?! -We can't stay here any longer.
You're crazy! We can't leave them!
-Leave who? -How dare you speak to us like that!
Be sensible! It's too far, gas is expensive
and the house is too big to maintain.
Your dad's colleague has a cabin closer to the city and he said...
-What can I do for you, gentlemen? -Can we come in?
Are you Marek Francl?
I am.
You have a dog? So hold it, will you?
What brings you here, officers?
We've got a report from Prague of a missing Renata Korecka.
As luck would have it, she headed to your house.
Do you know her?
I do. She was here some time ago.
-On the 10th of this month. -The 10th of November exactly.
The chief warrant officer here and I,
we'd like to know how long she stayed here.
Hold that dog, damn it!
She left the next day. Frankly, I hardly know her.
She spent the night and left right?
We'll call Prague and that's it.
To your place, Zorro!
Listen, does this house have a basement?
It does but I never go down there
We'd like to see it wouldn't we?
Which way?
This way?
Go check the upstairs.
The light...
-What's behind this door? -A storage room.
But it's locked and I don't have the key.
It's all clear upstairs.
Officer, open it!
Did you say locked, huh?!
A cozy place indeed! As if made for child's play.
I've found something.
A necklace of some sort.
And is the necklace on the neck of a young brunette?
-Is this yours? -No, my sister's.
I see, tell her it's from me.
Come to us Mr Kumbaya, come to us Mr Kumbaya...
Zorro!
-Who is it? -Lucia.
What do you want?
I'm your mail carrier, remember? Can I come in?
-For a cup of tea? -Did you bring a letter for me?
No, just myself.
I can't, I can't! I can't let you in!
Is something wrong? Are you OK?
Nothing's wrong. Go away please!
-Come some other time. -Marek!
Let me help you. We belong to each other don't we?
I can't let you in.
I think something terrible happened.
I like you, that's why I can't let you in!
Wait, Lucia! Lucia!
Hello?
Tereza? Why are you calling me? My cell's been dead a long time.
It's strange,
the basement door does open sometimes, and sometimes not.
I've also been to the place of Mom and Dad's accident.
And a girl went missing here...
I miss you alot. I need you here.
It feels as if the sun hasn't come out for days.
That it's night all the time.
It's strange, I feel strange Tereza, please, I need...
Hello! Hello!
Hey! What the hell do you want?!
I need to buy some food.
The shop's closed today!
-I'll come tomorrow, then. -It's closed too.
Why?
-What is it that you want? -I've got a list.
Slip it under the door with the money.
When my boy goes branch-picking he'll deliver it to you..
-Thanks very much. -Not today, though!
You should leave.
-Marek. -Come in.
Mom sends this box and Mr Bouchal sends something too.
Sure, Bouchal... Oh yes, the box.
I've got to eat something, right?
-Bouchal sends the salami. Great! -Great...
-Why don't you stay here? -I've got to go branch-picking.
-Aha... -Wait!
Oh, the money. Keep it and bring me some food tomorrow all right?
It can be the same, understand?
It's twelve o'clock.
The sun is shining and it is time for our midday concert.
Today, it will be a mix of songs
performed by German children's choirs.
I'm here. I've come.
Is the dog dead? Are you sad?
It was Bouchal's salami...
Good night, kids, turn the light off.
Could we leave the bed lamp on Mom?
No way! If I let you, you'd be raising hell till midnight.
Trees are good, houses are evil,
close your eyes, let the world spin round
with Mom, Dad, and me, round and round...
-Is that you, Tereza? -Sleep!
Dear children, the summer holidays will end in a few days
and I hope you truly enjoyed them
because they were your very last!
Post office. Yes.
Yes I know him.
When did it happen?
He writes her now and then.
He lives outside the town but I'll try.
-Where are you going? -Mind your own business!
-I'm doing just that! -What?!
You're not going to him or that house!
I was on my way to Mr. Werfel.
Then why don't you ask that old Nazi
why you shouldn't go to that damned creepy house!
What did you say?!
What did you do during the war? Why do you never talk about it?
What an earth is the matter, Lucia?
I've talked to Bouchal!
Your father is so much different than his father.
It was horrible. Hell!
The children were terrified
because the vaccination was to begin.
The nuns leave, the children go inside!
Let's sing now, children!
Next!
Continue!
Lie down now.
-Where were you? -I beg your pardon.
She's dead! Dead!
And just what were you thinking?! It's an order of the SS commander!
To liquidate inferior creatures!
But they are Germans, too!
They're not Germans! They are scum!
Let's get on with it.
I was a foolish medical student
and I thought it was just common vaccination
and not euthanasia.
I stood up too late.
It's poison. Poison!
Collect yourself, soldier! Continue!
You swine!
Werfel, what's going on here?!
They thought I was dead so they left me alone.
I don't know how long I'd been lying there unconscious.
Several days perhaps...
until someone from the village found me and dragged me to the vet.
Let's do it.
Hold him. There!
Hold on!
It's going to hurt now.
Hold him!
The man who saved me,
or else both the Germans and the Czechs would have killed me,
was doctor Bouchal. -My grandfather?!
And that little boy who held my hand
was his son.
Your father.
That's why I tend to forgive him.
Marek's sister ran away from the mental hospital.
I must go to him now! I can find my way out, don't bother!
Marek?
I've brought the food.
I've brought the food, Marek!
Where are you?!
You bastard!
I must talk to you!
He's gone insane!
Nobody is allowed to come here! This place is VERBOTEN!
Don't be afraid, Marek.
Tereza will help you.
-I must forgive you. -Forgive me?
Yes, you must forgive me. Is that why you ran away?
Yes. I'm your sister and sisters have to forgive.
I know what you mean.
I'm sorry. I've never forgiven myself for that.
Forget about the eye! When you came back, I knew
that the horror you had caused back then would be waiting for you!
That you'd find out! You must confess! To yourself and to me!
Nobody else matters! There is nobody else!
It's hard to forgive one's self.
I need you! I need you so much!
-Say it then! -Say what?
That it was you! That you did it!
You already know that.
I need to hear it! That's what I came here for!
When they told us about selling the house
I could not let that happen. Because of you!
I'd never go to the VERBOTEN room on my own because I was scared.
But I went there then
and I put the charm in their car.
I knew it would stop them.
You wanted to sacrifice them? For me?
I forgive you.
It's just a tawdry trinket, you fool!
-Lucia! -What?
Dad?
Dad, what happened?
-You wanted to leave us... -No, I didn't...
Tereza! Let me out!
I won't tell anyone. Never!
I swear!
Tereza! Let me out!
What really did happen? What will I never tell anyone?
What happened then, Tereza?!
Tereza, don't!
She won't bother you anymore.
Marek, hang on. I can't open it!
Lucia! Let me out, Lucia.
Marek! Wait! We've got to get him out of here!
We have to go there! I have to shut it!
My sister's there! Help me!
-I can't leave her there! -Don't! Leave it!
What are you doing?! I have to turn it off!
Get out!
Don't go there! Please! Don't go there!
I toId you not to!
Wait, please!
It's Renata.
It's your fault!
It's all your fault!
I saw you, I saw the two of you fuck!
She didn't belong here! She was a bloody intruder!
You belong to me! You've always belonged to me!
You were always mine! Since the day you were born!
You belong to me! To me!
Nobody else but me!
Me and only me!
Always!
You're mine!
You've always belonged to me!
You were mine! Mine!