Black roses
Around the year 1900 Russia began to destroy
the self-government guaranteed to Finland.
Finland was to become a Russian province.
Desperately the Finnish people fought for their old rights.
Let us pray for our brothers in our home country,
so that they won't flag in their fight for Finland's freedom.
The Finnish nationalist federations and clubs are dissolved.
Gatherings of any kind, public or private, are forbidden.
Offences will be punished by deportation or hard labour.
Are you ready to fight for Finland's liberation?
And not to rest until we have reconquered the rights of our fathers,
and the independence of the Finnish people?
We are ready.
Do you swear to risk your life for this goal,
at any time, and in any place?
We swear.
You're herewith accepted.
Bornholm!
Tonight you're going to Vyborg.
You will receive a list of our confidants there,
and we expect your return with it on Thursday.
So, now we can continue.
I will now make you acquainted with the names
of our contacts in the individual provinces.
You have to memorise these names; don't write them down.
Cossacks!
They're gone!
The mill is deserted!
Down there by the forest!
This way!
You've shot our own man!
Cheers, Marina Feodorowna!
To dance like this just once, and then to die in peace!
Why die?
No, no, I won't die, I can't dance after all.
I'm always in the theatre when you're dancing
but I still could watch you for days on end.
Won't that put a strain on you, lieutenant?
On the contrary, it's impossible to get enough of it.
Marina Feodorowna won't invite us again
if we don't become more modest.
Without your splendid evenings
it would be unbearable to be in this barbarous country.
But you've lived here for years before I came.
Lived before you came? Oh, heavens! We suffered, we lacked!
It didn't do you any harm, colonel.
Ah well, I try again and again...
Really, Marina Feodorowna, for me you are my home country, you're Petersburg,
the theatre... you are music, champagne...
So to speak a cross-section of nightlife, isn't it, lieutenant?
Indeed, very true, Your Excellency.
Your Excellency, you've again deprived me of a declaration of love.
Yes, I always come at the right moment. Are you sorry about it?
No, I'm not. But you should not compromise me.
- But Marina Feodorowna... - Yes, I know.
You think nothing of it, but what do the others think?
The truth. That I adore you.
Too kind of you, you almost spoil me.
Please don't speak on.
You know my feeling. It's more than affection.
But I have a lot of patience. I can wait.
May I change my dress in the meantime?
You, what are you doing here?
Cossack Iwanow, Cossack Regiment No.18.
- I wish to report: on patrol! - I see.
On patrol in my bedroom?
I found this cap.
Where? Here?
No, outside on the road.
And so you simply went up here?
How did you get in in the first place?
That was quite easy.
The door is open.
It's unbelievable!
Everyone could do that.
There's a hole in the corner down there.
You only have to put your foot through it and you're in the garden.
- Is that so? Well, come with me. - But, I'm supposed to...
Not here, but downstairs. We'll continue our talk downstairs.
Don't scream!
No, I won't scream.
That makes things easier.
Don't be afraid, I'm not a criminal.
Give me a glass of water.
I won't harm you.
But you're injured!
Open the balcony door.
Is there someone on the road?
They're looking for you!
You're Finnish!
A serious crime, isn't it?
Just call up those fellows.
Otherwise people will think that you have helped me.
After all, you're Russian.
Yes.
How did that happen?
Your compatriots' sport.
- We will complain about you! - Just complain, but don't hold me up.
They're after you. I'll take a look.
We have the best connections. This will cost you your job.
What's the matter?
Beg your pardon. Corporal Petrow!
We are looking for somebody. He must be hiding here.
Here? I haven't seen anybody.
I have to search the house.
But I have guests!
I can't consider that.
I have my orders.
Well, if you have orders...
Then you'll have to search.
I think you best start over here.
Do you already see him?
Your Excellency, pardon this little interruption, it's just a house search.
May I introduce the gentlemen? Corporal Petrow,
His Excellency Prince Abarow, Imperial Russian General Governor.
Your Excellency, I report:
secret meeting blown up, participants have fled.
And you're looking for them here, of all places?
Well, they didn't find them in my bedroom.
Where?
Imagine, Your Excellency, I was just about to change my dress,
when a very tall man came out of my bedroom.
With a gun in his hands. He had prowled there all the time.
How did the rascal get in there?
Your Excellency, I report: he had found a cap on the road.
Yes, and so he climbed into my bedroom.
What's up?
Did you find that fellow?
Can't you speak out?
Lieutenant!
Your Excellency, I report:
Secret meeting blown up, participants have fled.
Yes, yes, I know. Cap found, and so on.
Very good work, lieutenant. Dismissed.
Too good work.
A little more reason, and less temperament!
I don't want those few houses where we are welcome to be closed to us, too.
Thank you, lieutenant.
I'll have you arrested!
Who gave you that stupid order?
Lieutenant, I report: it was you yourself, lieutenant.
Is that so? I was wrong, then.
I report: you were not wrong, lieutenant.
The fellow must still be around here somewhere.
If I say I was wrong then I was wrong! Understood?
Dismissed!
One moment.
We'll move the guard to the house on the opposite side.
This way the whole block can be surveilled.
At your command, lieutenant.
I can wait for a long time.
But still, I'd like to have an answer some time.
Thanks, Anjusha. Today I'll undress alone.
It's impossible for me to stay here.
But what do you want to do? There are cossacks everywhere.
You are only safe here in my room.
- Does it hurt very much? - No, it's fun.
- I must get a doctor. - Better get the police, then.
But something must be done!
Your first good idea. Do you want to help me?
- That looks terrible. - Have you got something to clean it?
I think, I... I will have a look.
What is it?
Smells nice. Lily of the valley.
You don't have it with violets?
I meant water.
For this it's all right, however.
Tell me, you aren't a nurse, are you?
Thank you, I'm already much better.
Don't be angry with me.
On the contrary. But is there no water here?
- I'll get it. - Don't bother. I'll find it.
Don't you have something to dress the wound?
Yes, of course.
What do you want to have?
- Anything, perhaps a handkerchief. - Yes, I'll get one at once.
- Well, did you find something? - Yes.
You don't have a smaller one, do you? Well, we must try it.
Do you have some bandage, something made of linen?
No.
- Linen! - No. You better have a look yourself.
That's quite something.
But not quite fitting for this task.
You want something long for a bandage?
- Would this be okay? - At a pinch.
Well, even the most beautiful woman can't give more than what she has got.
- May I help you with it? - Please do so.
Tighten it.
Tighter. Don't be afraid.
I don't want to hurt you.
Don't faint again.
I'll do my best.
You don't seem to be squeamish.
We Finns would be bogged down if we were.
Do you at least have a safety pin?
Yes.
Tell me, how did you manage to get the cossacks out of the house?
Oh, thankfully I have my connections.
Some influential gentlemen happened to be here with me.
In Russia ladies are treated very courteously.
I see.
Have I been very impolite to you?
On the contrary, you were rude.
It seems to have worn you out quite a bit.
- Well, now lay down to sleep. - But it's impossible that I...
Be quiet. You know your 'friends' are still out there.
Here are some clothes. Tomorrow we'll take it from there.
Tell me...
Why are you doing all this for me?
Well, I haven't thought about it yet. Good night.
It's crazy, Your Excellency, that these fellows can't be arrested.
They must have secret retreats everywhere.
The whole population is helping these criminals.
Criminals? It depends on how you see it.
For us they are criminals, naturally, but the world regards them as heroes.
Their advantage over us is that they fight for a good cause.
Yes, your Excellency, but if you think about it...
It makes our task here in Finland tremendously more difficult.
One must not think about it. No moral conflicts, if you please.
If we want to rule people, we must be aware of their feelings.
Good morning.
Oh, how tired I was yesterday evening.
I slept wonderfully. And now there'll be a nice breakfast.
His Excellency again sent beautiful roses. Here's the card.
Why are you whispering, by the way?
I'm whispering because you are whispering.
Why, did I whisper?
It's not for me to say, but at least one should lock the door.
You're right, but please understand. After all you're a Finn yourself.
Really, these are not Finnish customs.
But, what do you think?
It's your compatriot, he who the cossacks yesterday evening...
Who the cossacks searched for yesterday?
Why is the door locked?
Well, you seem to be quite lively again.
Did you sleep well?
Why did you lock the door?
Have a guess. So that you won't be stolen.
Who cleaned my jacket?
It looks much better now, doesn't it?
I have to know who cleaned my jacket!
I did.
Didn't I do it well enough?
In its pocket was a piece of paper. Where is it?
I have no idea.
Oh, that piece of paper.
Here it is.
You behave as if your life depended on it.
Did you read it?
You're funny. I really had other things to worry about.
I apologize. That was marvellous!
Oh, some acknowledgement. Was that very difficult for you?
- How many exits do these premises have? - Two.
Can you please show me the second exit?
Please.
Well, then.
There's the other exit.
I must make an attempt nevertheless.
- A cup of tea? - No, thanks.
Is that piece of paper so important?
Important? If it falls into the hands of the Russians, then...
What then?
Then hundreds will be deported to Siberia again.
And if they find it with you?
They won't find it.
So. If they catch me now, they won't learn anything from me.
It doesn't seem to interest you what happens to me
if you're caught in front of my house.
Of course you didn't know anything about it. I simply hid in the cellar.
Well, then you can calmly drink your tea now.
I must inform my friends that it didn't fall into the hands of the Russians.
Wouldn't you better leave that to me?
- Are you serious? - Of course.
I can leave the house anytime I want.
You still don't trust me?
Would you inform my friends in case I get caught?
Why should I wait until you get caught?
If I do it at once there's no danger at all.
Don't you understand that?
I do.
Do you know the forester's lodge?
- On the way to Haga? - Of course.
They have wonderful coffee there.
I ride past there almost every day.
You can stay here. I'm riding out alone today.
Very well!
It's all right.
I know that man.
Good morning! Am I late? Or did you want to avoid me?
Why? Did we have an appointment?
Didn't you receive my letter?
Ah, the letter.
You see, that's what you get from spoiling me so much.
Every day the most marvellous roses, every day a pleasant letter...
Which you don't even open anymore.
Oh, your Excellency, you don't know women very well.
Anticipation is the best of it, and one tries to keep it.
- Until the waste paper basket is full. - Your Excellency, please...
I admit it's my fault.
Good that you understand that.
Do I bother you perhaps?
On the contrary.
Would you like a little horse race?
Yes, good, excellent!
Where to?
Do you know the forester's lodge on the the way to Haga?
Yes, good. I agree.
Good. Whoever sits first at the coffee table will be the winner.
So, let's go!
Don't you want to assist me?
A message from Collin.
Come here!
How did you do that?
Where have you been, Your Excellency? Your coffee is getting cold.
Isn't the bandage too tight?
No, it fits excellently. I can move my arm quite well.
Thank you.
Always lock the room well.
Although nobody of the staff comes up here, it's safer nevertheless.
Come in.
Weren't you told that you should lock in yourself?
Did you hand in the slip of paper?
Of course. I'm doing what I'm asked to do.
Did anybody observe you?
Do you think I'm that clumsy?
Are you sure that nobody followed you?
I would have noticed that.
You take a load off my mind.
- A cigarette? - Thank you.
I don't know how to thank you.
Did I hear you correctly? "Thank me" you said?
Does it embarass you?
Me? On the contrary.
I'm delighted by your progress.
Only yesterday so terribly manly,
today almost amiable.
Won't that speed be bad for you?
Hardly. I have a rather robust constitution.
Well, then always practice diligently.
And don't give up too quickly, even if it's difficult at the beginning.
I'll do my best. I don't want to disappoint you.
In case we meet again.
You really want to leave?
Do you object?
Don't you want to give me your hand?
Of course. I almost fogot.
I'm a Russian.
You're a Finn.
I should be happy when you're gone.
How do I get into the garden without being seen by the servants?
Don't you want to wait until it's dark?
You don't have a chance to get through now.
Perhaps you're right.
And it can't take long now.
It will be pretty monotonous when you're gone.
Haven't I been a little too much excitement for you?
In any case it was the most interesting thing I've experienced so far.
I can understand that.
Delight in sensation, so to speak, a passion for sports.
Do you really believe that?
Of course. It explains why you helped me.
You're an astonishing expert in human nature.
Of course.
Only a passion for sports.
Why pretend otherwise?
I think...
I think now it's dark enough.
Shouldn't we...
... have a farewell glass?
Don't you want to pour out?
To what shall we drink?
Are you now going to show me the way?
You don't have to run that fast.
I don't know the way here.
It's sticky in here.
- It's mostly like this in greenhouses. - One cannot breathe in here.
You can breathe again outside.
Sorry. Don't be angry at me.
No. That's why they're here.
Here's the third exit.
Why do you cry?
Only because of my passion for sports.
I think there are a few too many cossacks out there, after all.
One...
Two...
- Three...? - As you like.
- Milk or lemon? - Yes, please.
Don't you think that there are some nice people among the Russians?
I'll make a separate peace with you at once.
I'm actually quite thankful to our friends out there.
Shouldn't we send them a cup of tea?
All right. Let's send them a cup of tea.
Hi there! Hey! General!
Do you want some tea?
How dare you! I'm on duty.
Well, put it down there.
Is Marina Feodorowna already up?
Yes, Your Excellency. We've already taken out the breakfast.
Announce me. I'll wait here.
Marina Feodorowna has already left, for the rehearsal I think.
Too bad, I especially came here early, I have a little surprise for her.
Marina Feodorowna is too sorry.
Then give it to her with my best regards.
- Put it there. - Yes, with pleasure.
Hang on.
Perhaps we should look for a nice place for it ourselves.
Our madame has so much luck!
Put it there.
I beg your pardon, Maria Feodorowna, for intruding here unexpectedly.
But I was told you were at the rehearsal.
Yes, I gave the order. I didn't want to be disturbed.
Ah, you're not alone. A friend of the house?
Did I meet you here before?
I haven't had the pleasure yet.
May I introduce the gentlemen?
Mr. Collin, Prince Abarow.
Pleased to meet you.
You're a Finn, aren't you, Mr. Collin?
Yes.
I'm endlessly grateful to you.
You are supporting my attempts to find some friends in Finland.
Mr. Collin is my musical advisor.
We were just discussing a new dance.
That's wonderful, certainly another big surprise!
Won't it be, Mr. Collin?
We hope so. But nothing's fixed yet.
But we have a theme.
I imagine it somewhat like this, Your Excellency.
Enchanting, isn't it, Mr. Collin?
Don't you want to accompany our friend?
No, we haven't gotten so far yet.
- We're only at the very first stages. - Again, you're too modest.
You needn't be embarassed with such an old friend as I am.
Isn't that right, Mr. Collin?
Let's try it, Marina Feodorowna.
Only to give His Excellency some pleasure.
Wonderful.
The music is very beautiful.
A little too melancholic for my taste.
By a Finnish composer.
Reflecting the times.
We have little reason for happy music.
Oh, that will change.
We hope so.
But Mr. Collin, you don't pay attention.
Your Excellency, I told you it couldn't be shown yet.
Oh please, I didn't want to disturb you.
I only wanted to bring along a little surprise for you.
I hope you'll like it.
The prize for your victory yesterday.
Marina Feodorowna yesterday performed a riding feat, you should have seen it.
I don't know whether you know the forester's lodge on the road to Haga?
Yes, I know it.
Your Excellency, I thank you for your pleasant surprise,
but I'm really very tired.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Then I think it would be best if we left Marina Feodorowna alone.
You are coming with me, aren't you, Mr. Collin?
At your service.
After you.
Do you know that man?
If the governor knows him, we know him too.
I don't like long prefaces.
I'd be grateful to you if you could make it short.
Mr. Collin, I'm just musical enough to discern
that you weren't there as a musician.
I admire your fine hearing.
But that's the only thing you're going to learn from me.
I'm not curious at all.
But please remember one thing:
I prefer to pick guests who visit my house myself.
I think that's understood.
Stop!
If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Collin, you wanted to get off here.
Go on.
If only the governor isn't offended.
I hope it can be sorted out, such a connection is very important, after all.
I've known it all along: this can't go well.
If I only knew what happened to Collin.
He will believe I betrayed him.
If she had wanted to betray me,
she could have turned me in to the Russians at any time.
The Russians don't care for a single man
if they have the chance to uncover our entire organisation.
Why did she hide the ride with the governor from you?
That could have another reason.
But you yourself say that she only gave you back the list the next day.
Yes! But I could clearly see that she had no idea what it was.
In any case she had more than enough time to copy the list.
And when you burned it, the Russians probably already knew it.
How do you get this idea?
I'll tell you.
Bornholm did not come back from Vyborg.
He could have only been betrayed by someone who knew the document.
But what interest should she have in it?
Interest?
She's the mistress and thus the tool of our mortal enemy.
Marina Feodorowna is our best ally!
Look at the enthusiasm today!
No, thank you.
Have you found him?
No. I was at the forester's lodge, too, but they didn't want to know him.
Surely the governor has had him arrested.
Fifty dancers like Marina Feodorowna, and I'll subjugate Europe.
Roses from the governor.
He seems to be in a good mood. Don't you want to invite him this evening?
Please be rather nice to His Excellency.
Maria Feodorowna, the gentlemen insist on seeing you home.
I would prefer it if you came alone.
Marina Feodorowna regrets. She wants to be alone today.
I didn't expect these people to be capable of such enthusiasm.
The general mood in the country seems to get better.
Goodbye, gentlemen, we'll meet later at the casino.
Look, Marina Feodorowna.
Where are we here?
We are Finns. That must suffice.
Please sit down there.
Can't you turn away the light there?
No, that's impossible.
What do you want from me?
Marina Feodorowna, you enticed Erkki Collin to play an important document...
Collin? Where is Collin?
Collin is outside.
- I must talk to him at once. - Stay seated!
You enticed Collin to play an important document into the hands of the Russians.
But how did you get that idea?
Marina Feodorowna, your relations to the governor are well known.
You live in his house. You must admit that our suspicion...
What are you talking about? I live in a villa I rented.
It was vacant when I came to Helsingfors.
Yes, the governor bought it so that you could move in.
I didn't know about that.
- Is everything all right, governor? - Yes, the table is very nice.
- Only that corner's a bit uncomfortable. - I'll call the servant at once.
No need for it. Would you lend me a hand?
Otherwise we have everything we need, I think.
We can send away the servants.
I'll open myself when Marina Feodorowna arrives.
That's it. Just go to bed.
Very well, Your Excellency.
We don't want to judge you, Marina Feodorowna. You're Russian.
But Collin is under our law.
But I swear: you're murdering an innocent!
Collin burned the paper.
Then there's only one explanation left.
You copied the document that night.
Did you do that?
Yes. I did.
You copied it?
Yes.
While Collin was sleeping?
While Collin was sleeping.
And you understood it?
Yes, I understood it.
- I'm coming from Bornholm. - Niklander must learn at once that you're here.
Is that enough to show that Collin isn't a traitor?
Marina Feodorowna, we never believed it.
And now we also know that you didn't do it either.
You couldn't understand the document. It was written in cipher.
But it's our duty to be suspicious, you must understand that.
Shall I put you through to your house? They will be worried about you.
I've been ringing the bell for half an hour, and nobody shows up.
But Your Excellency himself gave the order to send the servants away.
Yes! Marina Feodorowna, where are you staying, I've already started to worry.
I'm sorry that I must disappoint you, Your Excellency, but I won't come.
But why? What has happened?
Nothing of importance.
Only a little tactical mistake I made.
It can happen to the best strategists.
The governor will continue to be interested in you.
And that will have unpleasant effects for us.
So you mustn't come to us for a while.
I shall leave you in the lurch now?
There will be a time when we will need you.
Certainly it's only a misunderstanding that can easily be resolved.
For me, everything is resolved.
I thank you for your really generous intentions.
But I won't return to the villa.
I've been a guest in your house long enough.
Farewell, Your Excellency.
Marina!
We have really wronged you.
But I hope you're not angry with me?
- Will you listen to me for a moment? - With pleasure.
Do you have another surprise for me?
- Listen, I want to explain to you... - While I'm still in the light.
But now don't interrupt me any longer.
You see, you could have told me that at once.
Erkki, lunch is ready.
Have a look! How do you like the old gentleman?
- Beautiful! It will be a big success. - Hopefully.
- What do we have for lunch? - A surprise.
Oh, a surprise!
Why? No escalopes?
Close your eyes.
Open them!
So it's escalopes, like all the week. Where's the surprise?
Yes, but today they're not as chewy as before, I hope.
You know, I really enjoy cooking for you.
I can already see it in the papers:
"Famous dancer changes ballet skirt for kitchen apron."
Good that you remind me.
The Stockholm opera is expecting my answer.
If you come with me, I'll sign the contract.
Come with you? As what?
As your coachman? Or as waiting maid?
You can work in your profession there as well as here.
Do you think they're waiting for my fisherwomen and peasants' heads?
Why not?
Besides, you can promote your ideas much better there
than here, where you are in constant danger.
We'll see.
- Do you like it? - It's excellent.
Isn't it a bit chewy?
On the contrary, it melts on your tongue.
- Oh, I almost forgot the salad. - Bring it here.
- Would you like another one. - No thanks, I've had enough.
Good, then I don't need to get something for dinner.
With the best of efforts, one cannot prove anything against them.
They live a secluded life,
pay their rent in time,
he models, she cooks, they kiss each other...
And you haven't seen anything else?
No, they always switch out the light.
Make an effort! Get an assistant if you want.
If one has to find something, something will be found!
But you promised not to do anything dangerous anymore.
What makes you think so?
Sometimes you're so absent-minded.
I always have the feeling that you hide something from me.
But I don't have any secrets with you.
Come, change your dress or we'll be late for the Feast of St. John.
I will only be entirely happy when we have left Finland.
Look!
What is he doing there?
Well, finally! Now we've got him!
Come.
Tonight you can go out if you like. We'll only be back tomorrow morning.
What is it?
I don't know.
Escalopes, I think.
It's beautiful.
Yes. It's the only thing the Russians haven't forbidden us yet.
You see? Those who succeed in jumping are allowed to make a wish.
And does the wish come true?
Of course.
Come, then let's jump, too.
- Did that one count? - Of course. What did you wish for?
Something you can easily fulfill.
Yes? What is it?
Go abroad with me.
Look, we will travel, the whole world is open for us.
But I can't leave my friends in the lurch.
But you're fighting for a hopeless cause!
A few young people against the great Russia!
They will be sent to Siberia. And one day you'll be one of them.
Marina, you know I'd do anything for you but...
You'll come with me. I know that you'll come with me.
I don't believe in this peacefulness.
They've resigned themselves to the great Russia.
- And what about you? - What else should I do?
Niklander is arrested, the movement is without leader.
One has to forget, and work.
Herr Collin?
Couldn't I move a little into the shadow?
Better stay in the sun. That way, I can better see how handsome you are.
Why does he come every day now?
I thought his bust is already finished.
I want to put a southwester on him, so that you can see he's a fisherman.
Is he really only a fisherman?
Why, certainly.
Come a little forward.
So that our friend over there can always convince himself of your harmlessness.
Put on the southwester.
Are all agreed on my proposal?
Yes, everything's already prepared.
- When's the time? - This evening.
Who's doing it?
You've got the leadership in this affair.
Could she have heard something?
Nonsense.
Are you certain he's coming to the theatre tonight?
That is certain.
Your seat is right opposite of his box.
I will be the one who opens his box.
We'll take care that you get out of the theatre safely.
Once it's over, my boy will be waiting with the car behind the theatre.
I've just arranged with Mr. Collin that he goes out fishing with me tonight.
Don't be afraid, nothing can happen to him.
It's a calm sea today.
See you this evening then, Mr. Collin.
What's this affair in which you're to have the leadership?
Oh, that's quite harmless.
We're going to take a few comrades across the border tonight.
I'm just thinking...
Perhaps it would be better if I went with them.
Where to?
To Stockholm.
Stockholm? Fine.
Of course I'll go with you.
Marina, at night, and in a trawler!
You'll follow as soon as your engagement is over.
Yes.
But why didn't you tell me about it earlier?
You're not telling me the truth!
You're imagining things, really.
I won't leave your side today.
All right. It was just an idea.
If it puts your mind at rest: I'll accompany you to the theatre tonight.
I'm so terribly afraid for you.
Is the governor in the theatre?
His Excellency hasn't arrived yet, but he'll come tonight for sure.
We have sixhundred men in the theatre.
Distributed in the stalls and the galleries,
so that those few Russians can't do anything,
Keep quiet.
Don't get excited. Always look into the programme.
As soon as the governor is in his box, all exits will be occupied.
The emergency exit at the fire escape staircase will remain open for you.
I must leave, open the door.
Your Excellency!
What a pleasant surprise!
- Please, will you do me a favour? - Of course, if it's within my power.
Please leave the theatre at once.
I really wasn't prepared for that. What do you mean?
You must not enter your box.
Why? Is the dance still in its very first stages? I gave you enough time.
Please leave. I'm afraid. I can't explain it to you right now.
Afraid?
- But not for me? - Yes, for you.
Please go away. You're in danger here.
Your performance, come!
Governor! I call you to account!
I call you in the name of the Finnish people!
I throw my charges into your face!
You've broken the law and treated justice with contempt!
You have abused a whole people!
Please keep quiet, gentlemen! Keep your seats!
You've acted unfaithfully and dishonourably towards us!
You, governor, revile and defile what is holy to us!
You make fun of the patience and forbearance of a poor, powerless people!
You impose laws upon us which are not bearable for us!
Laws which humiliate and mercilessly torment our people!
But not enough that you make the lives of grown-up, reasonable people bitter,
and that you torment and kick them.
You rob the children of the melodious sound of their mother tongue
and force them to talk like foreigners.
We young Finns accuse you!
With disdainful force you scatter a defenceless people during its festivals
and wreak your brutalities on its forbearance!
You fill your Siberian mines with our fathers and sons,
that you tear away from their wives and their parents' homes!
And only because we are Finns!
Because we speak Finnish, feel Finnish, think Finnish!
Because we don't want to keep quiet
when charges and rebellion are the order of the day!
We put a stop to you!
We throw our contempt into your face!
We are free Finns, and we will be and remain free Finns!
We set violence against violence,
and the higher commandment of justice
we set against the law of death that lies in your hand!
You're wrong if you believe
that tonight's prisoner transport will indeed leave.
To let you know: it will never leave Helsingfors!
Never!
You'll sign this order of release and be our prisoner until our friends are free!
In God's name, let your cossacks charge the theatre, very well!
But then we will meet death together!
You with us, and we with you!
But we take to our death the comforting feeling
to have delivered the tormentor and oppressor of our people
to his historical punishment!
Bravo!
I hope this can be avoided!
Long live Finland!
I ask the speaker to surrender himself voluntarily.
Or else the stalls will come under fire!
Shoot then!
The others are free to leave the theatre.
Put down the guns!
The general governor is here.
Shall I let him in?
The governor?
I'll tell him you've already left.
No, please wait.
Well... ask him in.
Your Excellency, I'm so glad that nothing has happened to you.
Thank you, Maria Feodorowna.
Without your warning it might have become very unpleasant indeed.
But you didn't heed my warning.
You would have spared me a lot of fear if you hadn't entered your box.
Well, if I had known that someone would interfere with your dance because of me.
But I couldn't expect so much inconsideration.
Yes, men are seldom considerate.
Men in general, yes.
But one could have expected it from this particular gentleman.
Your Excellency, I'm waiting for a question I'd gladly like to answer.
Aren't you curious?
I am. Very much so.
So ask!
Who did you think of when you warned me?
I thought of our friendship.
Were you really afraid for me?
I showed you quite clearly.
You took a lot of time to think about your friendship to these people.
It was not quite worthy of a Russian.
I know.
It was a mistake.
But it can be made up for.
Marina Feodorowna, I've had the villa's garden put in order.
It had been a little neglected.
Aren't you curious?
Yes, I'd like to see it.
But it's impossible.
Why?
The thought that Collin...
What's going to happen to him?
Court martial will decide that. In the best case, Siberia.
Yes, but... all this would have never happened if I hadn't warned you.
Probably not.
Do you now understand why I can't return to the villa?
I would always reproach myself.
And if I released him?
Would you still have reservations?
No.
And it would also prove to me that you really love me.
Fine. I will bring this proof, too.
Really?
I can easily do it. He would never forgive you for warning me.
But he doesn't need to know.
After all, nobody knows about it but ourselves.
And he won't see us again.
Your ticket!
I don't have one, I only want to talk to a passenger.
Too late, the ship leaves in a moment.
But I absolutely must talk to someone.
Please let me through, it's very important.
I can only ask him to come on deck.
- What's his name? - Collin. Erkki Collin.
The prisoner Collin.
Why? Hasn't he been released?
Not yet. Only after the ship has left the harbour.
Wait, I'll see what I can do.
Marina!
I know I've destroyed our happiness, but I couldn't act another way.
I'd have liked to explain it to you,
but they didn't even allow me to say farewell to you.
We don't have to say farewell, I'll follow you as soon as I can.
Perhaps even with the next steamer.
Where to? To Siberia?
Of course. No matter where.
Perhaps you don't have to go to Siberia.
I must, Marina. For life.
But I would resign myself to it if our plan had worked out yesterday.
It would have meant more than the release of a few comrades.
It would have been the beginning of Finland's liberation.
But somebody betrayed us.
Erkki, I have to tell you something.
We only have a few moments left.
Yes, we must hurry. Come quite close.
Marina, go to Nitoben, the fisherman.
Tell him he must never give up the fight
and never rest until he finds the traitor.
Erkki!
Perhaps you will be given a reprieve. Shall I come to you then?
In Stockholm we can live only for ourselves.
We mustn't entertain false hopes.
Mr. Collin, here are your papers.
At His Excellency's command, you're free to leave the ship abroad.
But you may never return to Russian territory.
Marina, why does the governor pardon me?
Erkki! I'll follow you if you want!
Have you got anything to do with it?
Erkki! Shall I not come to you?
Marina Feodorowna, the coach of His Excellency is at your service.
Is Marina Feodorowna at home?
Yes, she has fallen asleep.
Your Excellency, the roses were magnificent. I put them up upstairs.
Marina Feodorowna will be delighted when she wakes up.
Thanks, Anjusha.
Marina.
Anjusha!
The End.
Subtitles by Tommaso.