BEACH GUARD IN WINTERTIME
Let's start from the beginning.
But no interruptions this time.
Three, four...
Rolling.
- Sound. - Speed!
Camera! Action!
Three, take two.
This is Comrade Spasenya Pashanovich,
winner of the garden swing!
- What's going on here? - Stop squeaking!
The door's squeaking, not me.
Please, sit here.
What's going on?
Please, be careful.
- Sound! Camera! - Three, take two.
This is Comrade Spasenya Pashanovich,
winner of the garden swing.
Congratulations, Comrade.
How did you feel when you won?
My daughter-in-law found out first.
She follows all the prize games.
Please introduce yourself.
Melenya Pashanovich.
Who filled out the coupons?
Not me. I play accordion.
- Quiet! - Nobody asked you!
You've ruined everything!
Are you a member of this family?
I am the head of this family. And who are you?
We're from the TV, Comrade! Your Aunt has won first prize.
That's my mother.
I am the Aunt, Comrade.
I was cutting out the coupons for Mother.
But nobody gives a damn about me.
- Who else wants to sit down? - I want to get up.
I'm a serious man. And I want to eat.
- Didn't you eat your lunch? - No, the cat ate it.
What cat?
Excuse us for a moment...
This is a mess!
Here!
Why not interview me?
The only one who works.
Quiet, please!
I've had it!
Places everyone!
One more time.
- Camera. - Rolling.
- Sound! - Speed!
Take four.
We are in the home of Comrade Spasenya Pashanovich,
the winner of our prize game.
We are here with her family.
Please, introduce yourselves.
Spasenya Pashanovich.
And you?
Melenya Pashanovich, a housewife with a diploma.
- Primary school diploma. - A diploma is a diploma.
You and your diploma...
I'm Zana Pashanovich.
One moment, please.
I'm retired and the daughter of Comrade Spasenya.
Please, introduce yourself.
To whom?
To our viewers.
Where are the viewers?
- You are Milovan Pashanovich? - Yes, I am.
Father of the family.
Your occupation?
Assistant railway clerk.
This is my mother.
Please, introduce yourself.
I'm the grandson, Dragan Pashanovich,
fire prevention school graduate,
presently working in a laundry.
A man working in a laundry!
Comrade Pashanovich!
Just answer the questions, please.
Do you understand me?
Yes.
But can you understand how a man feels
when his son is substituting for a pregnant woman in a laundry?
The boss wants to see you.
One, two, three.
Here you have two.
And here, eighty.
Count it, please.
You graduated.
You'll find a suitable job.
Hello? The laundry. How may I help you?
Oh, it's you, Doctor!
Just a second, please.
Sign here.
Is Dr. Pakratz's laundry ready?
Yes.
Wrap it up, please.
- Do you need my lD number? - Of course.
It's ready, Doctor.
Will you pick it up, or shall I send the boy?
Do this last errand for me, please.
No problem, Doctor. I'll have the boy bring it over.
She is fine, thank God.
I'll tell her you said hello.
Thank you, Doctor.
Goodbye.
If I need you again, I'll call you.
Don't forget Dr. Pakratz.
You have the address there.
Goodbye.
Hey, sonny!
Say hello to your aunt.
Excuse me,
Does Dr. Pakratz live here?
Yes. On the third floor.
Do you need help?
If you'd be so kind.
Thank you.
Thank you, my boy.
What happened?
He's ill.
Are you his nurse?
No, he's my uncle.
We went for a walk.
He has a heart condition.
At last!
I have to be at the hairdresser's at two.
- Lunch is in the oven. - Okay.
Perhaps this Albanian cognac would help you.
I'll have some.
Hello.
- Looking for somebody? - No...
I'm delivering laundry.
My package!
Did you find it?
Excuse me.
That's mine.
So, you are working in the laundry?
Congratulations!
Great job!
That takes a lot of education.
My dad is often very funny.
I graduated from the fire prevention school.
Can't find a job.
Did you register at the unemployment office?
I did that for a year.
Nothing happened.
What school did you go to?
The chemical school.
No jobs for us either.
Why don't you go to college?
Who got you the job in the laundry?
My Aunt.
Today's youth!
They want everything on a platter!
The aunt finds a job for a man!
And the whole family revolves around them.
When I was 13, my father
pointed in the direction of the city and sent me on my way!
No family, no unemployment office, no aunt!
Would you leave me alone at least when I have a guest?
I didn't know he was your guest!
Shall I go get dressed properly?
Pardon my outfit.
I shall retire to my room then.
Buy your own newspaper.
I should go.
We're missing you already!
See you.
God forbid!
I can't wait to get a job and get out of that house.
It's been like this every day.
My old man is the same.
But where to find a job?
I don't know. Anywhere.
Just to get out of that house.
My name is Dragan.
I'm Lubitsa.
Little Dragan! Your food is ready.
It is getting cold.
Coming!
Did we send in the coupons for The Golden Bell?
We didn't.
We haven't done the crosswords.
Let's see, male name... Wait, first two on the left.
It says...
"Port in Albania". Three letters.
Port in Albania, three letters?
Shkoder.
Three letters, idiot.
I should know. I was in Albania.
I've been to Shkoder.
Three letters! It can't be Shkoder!
If I say Shkoder, it's Shkoder! Understand?
I'm fed up!
No matter what I say, you know better!
If only I didn't have this pain, I'd show you.
Miserable sod.
Mom, stop. You're always arguing about nothing.
She called me a miserable sod.
But I've been to Albania.
All I know is there's never been peace in this house.
I've had enough of you too.
Substituting for a pregnant woman. You disgrace me.
I'm not substituting any more.
She's back.
Is it true...
Thank God for that!
I was afraid my friends would find out...
about your job.
Wait, I'll get it.
Whenever I get my pain he starts laying down the law.
What a misery of a man he is.
You shouldn't call him a miserable sod.
Because he's your brother, eh?
Because he's your husband.
You call him a miserable sod
but what are your neighbors saying about you?
This is my lucky day!
I had a premonition that this would be my lucky day.
Wait! Listen to me.
Zile just called me.
Dunic is back.
That's great.
It's your big chance.
- Dunic, who? - We've made it.
He's back, that's all that matters.
Fine figure of a man.
A real character.
He talks for half an hour and still we're no wiser.
But I'm explaining! Dunic is back!
That's nice, but...
who's Dunic?
Fifteen years ago he asked me to lend him money
for a trip.
I was happy to oblige.
Sweden...
It's the most developed country.
The highest standard of living. It's got the lot.
Some friend, you might as well write him off.
Nobody's talking to you.
This is a chance for Dragan.
Sweden, it's even better than America.
Leave the boy alone.
Don't give him false hopes.
I have a friend, maybe he could help...
I don't want my son substituting for pregnant women!
But this is a job in the midwives' school.
No!
Alright, I have another friend. A driver...
Not for my son...
There, it's late again.
Six minutes.
I raised my son to be a man!
Get in. You're late.
- Why are you dressed like that? - Keep quiet.
The job is made for you. Take that off.
Am I qualified for it?
You're not qualified for shit.
Put this on.
- Has the man arrived? - Yes, let him change.
- What am I supposed to do? - Just to be photographed.
But I have a date. I didn't know...
You'll be done in a minute and paid in cash.
Get undressed!
Is this all right, boss?
Fine?
Come.
All right. Did you tell him?
No, I didn't.
Sit there.
No, here.
We're doing a photo-romance, "The long-nosed Bridegroom".
He is sad because he has a long nose.
The devil offers to shorten his nose, if he sleeps with his wife.
These novels sell well at village fairs.
If you're talented, of course.
Get up there. You, get ready.
The devil peeps from there. You're the devil. Act devilish.
All right.
That's good.
Quiet now... Stop!
I don't want to do this.
Little Dragan?
I'm out of breath! Where on earth have you been?
I knew he'd found himself a girlfriend.
All day long he stands in front of the mirror fixing his hair.
Little Dragan has found a girlfriend!
I'm so happy for you!
I want to buy you a drink!
Come on!
You know, when he was a baby,
I promised I'd buy him a drink when he fell in love for the first time.
That time has come. Let's go.
What is First Love having?
Anything. A coke.
A coke.
Me, I had two brandies the first time.
One coke, one brandy, make it a double...
Eggnog.
What's that on your nose?
Nothing.
Isn't this lovely, children? Congratulations.
You make a nice couple.
Just right for each other.
I won't stay long.
A drink or two and I'm off.
Here's to you, children!
Cheers.
Cheers!
I'm really glad that this has happened today.
- Why? - Well, it's my birthday.
- Happy Birthday. - Thank you.
Lots of luck.
What's luck, my child? I'm desperate.
Fifty-three years and I feel every one of them.
The Slovenians have a nicer way of saying it:
Three and fifty.
But here...
they kill you by saying "fifty" first.
Might as well bury me.
Oh, God.
"Lots of luck"!
You live, you marry a good-for-nothing...
then...
comes retirement.
And that's it.
You know, Dragan,
I'm glad...
that you are not like your mother and father.
And you keep your youth to yourself.
I'm talking nonsense.
I sure am.
I can't help it.
I'm talking nonsense.
Cheers.
Thanks.
It's really good!
Well, children!
Who is going to dance with Auntie?
Let's dance.
Today we're together. God only knows when the next time will be.
Zhutya,
let's dance a waltz, you and me.
Excuse me,
I've got to go to the little girls' room.
I'll be right back.
- This is where she lives. - And the keys?
Must be in her bag.
Let me see.
Let's take her coat off.
Turn the light off.
Right away.
I can't see anything now.
I can see.
- Don't wake her up. - Who?
Auntie, of course.
Your aunt fell off the bed.
Two beers.
Hello. What can I get you?
We have a business meeting. We'll eat later.
An aperitif, perhaps?
- How's that? - An aperitif before lunch?
Sure.
Brandy for me and mineral water for the boy.
May I have a juice?
Juice for the boy, brandy for me.
Thank you.
You'll see.
He is a real gentleman.
Cultured. Mannerly. The lot.
And he really wants to help us.
But you keep quiet. I'll handle everything.
Catching the attention of such a man is the real trick.
We'll see.
What is there to see?
When Dunic says something, it's as good as done.
Understand?
Excuse me, are you waiting for Dunic?
Right.
I recognized you by your uniform.
Dunic is sorry, but he had to go back to Sweden.
He sent gifts for you and the child.
Yes... this is my boy.
- Sit down, please. - I'm in a hurry.
He'll call you when he comes back. Goodbye.
Goodbye and thank you.
Now that is a gentleman!
Open it.
He sends not only his man, but gifts too.
Brandy for you.
Juice?
Open it, let me see.
What is this?
Wait a minute.
He thinks I'm still a little boy.
Maybe there is something else in the bag.
There is nothing.
Nothing?
Nothing.
Well then, this is for you...
and this is...
for Backo.
Who's Backo?
The son of a friend.
I mentioned how cute the child was
and he obviously remembered.
I should go now. I have to be at work at two.
Where do you work?
In a bakery. Auntie got me the job.
Just a few days.
Wait, drink this. I don't want to pay for nothing.
See you.
Excuse me... may I?
How much?
How much, what?
Are you selling these?
Don't you see it's a gift from Sweden,
from Dunic, stupid?
Check, please.
Can she come too?
Girlfriend or sister?
Girlfriend.
So, the girl wants a ride.
Climb in.
There was something important you wanted to tell me?
My father wants me to go to Sweden.
What do you think?
Well...
I don't know.
I don't want to live with my parents any longer.
How about you and me...
living together?
The man wants to get married. Unbelievable!
Don't I have something to say about that?
Did you ask permission?
That's why I got what I got.
I won't have his life ruined.
Come here and let's talk.
Wait.
We have nothing to talk about.
My mind's made up.
What about Dunic?
What does he care about Dunic?
My mind's made up! Period!
Who are you to decide?
And who are you to forbid?
I'd like a wedding.
We'll be on TV again.
I'll pay for the wedding.
With me alive you won't pay for the wedding!
Why not? He's our blood as much as yours.
Thank God looks like me!
I have something to say here too. Wait.
This is man's talk. Let us make the decision.
Nothing is to be decided!
I don't want anything from you.
The big romance!
I, too, married for love and look where it got me.
I wish I had never married you.
You'd be still in the village fluffing wool...
You forget I have a diploma.
Stop it!
- What are you doing? - I'm out of here.
Wait a minute!
Go ahead, Dragan! Love always wins!
Wait!
Listen.
You have a future. Don't listen to them!
You must not disgrace me in front of Dunic.
To tell you the truth, I'm against this wedding.
What school did the bridegroom graduate from?
The fire prevention school.
A completely useless choice of profession.
Why? Fire prevention is the coming thing.
But he's unemployed now.
Anyone can get married, but try supporting a family.
I've said my piece.
Let's have a drink and part in peace.
I didn't come here to be insulted by you, my friend.
None intended, it's just not a good match.
I agree.
We already have one like him around.
Her brother.
Twenty years with us!
Never worked a day in his life.
Every year he suffers a mysterious stroke
that requires bed rest for twelve months.
I've had to buy his clothes, food, drinks, tobacco...
Say, where's that cognac?
Doctor's orders.
Then let the doctor buy it for him.
Miserable creature!
What do I need another one like him for?
But my child is no cripple.
Neither is mine.
If he needs something, he will ask me for it.
I have a friend in Sweden
who is always ready to help.
Manufacturer Dunic.
And who are you?
If I say my son is getting married,
he's getting married.
Where have you two been?
- For a little walk. - Nothing's ready yet.
Is this your wedding or mine?
Honey, how do you like it here?
It's fine. I'll go help.
Wait. It's not ready yet, guys.
Hold it. That's not the way to do it.
Easy now.
That's the way to do it.
Do it properly.
Gracefully.
Listen, the two of us have to have a serious talk.
Gracefully.
Where are you going?
- Man's talk. - All right.
Way to go, daughter-in-law!
You'll make an excellent housewife.
The other one is for you.
Is it good?
Excellent.
We made it the right way.
- How so? - With spices for the young couple.
So that you'll be a good wife to your husband. Cheers.
Honey and nuts. Come, have some.
Eat.
You'll be like this!
Listen up.
Experience
is the mother of wisdom.
I tried it all when I got married.
Do you feel something inside you?
Like what?
Like...
the urge to...
fuck a bird out of the sky!
This wedding would have cost us a fortune in Belgrade.
In Belgrade you'd pay through the nose for this.
It's better the wedding is here.
There's no need for this.
Don't talk nonsense.
My only son is getting married and you won't do it properly?
What will people say?
I know what I'll do:
Turn over and go to sleep.
Besides, Dunic will be arriving from Sweden,
if the train isn't late.
Sleep.
Wake up!
Get up!
You have no idea the kind of things I had to do
before my wedding.
Follow me.
Where are we going?
Exercise. Come on.
Full circle.
After me.
Come on!
Take your clothes off.
Why?
To take a bath.
Cold water equals pure health!
- It's cold, Dad. - Off with it!
That's it.
Come on!
That's it!
Are you crazy? You'll ruin
my child!
- What are you doing? - Exercising!
You ass! You'll catch your death!
Just goes to show what you know!
Keep running, son!
A little exercise. The very thing.
That's good!
It gets your blood moving
and stimulates all your functions.
And everything works like the best Swiss watch.
Me, for example, even today I can... Honest.
Talking through your ass again.
Not in front of the child.
You hurry up.
Coming.
Get into a warm bath or you'll catch a cold.
- Wait. - What?
- Here they are. - Who?
They're coming. Come on, hurry up!
They're coming! Hurry up!
We'll be right there!
Where are my pants?
You go out!
Let me...
Welcome to the house
I was born in...
And my son as well...
All right. That's enough!
Good luck to him!
What are you doing here?
Mom told me to warm up with a bath.
What does she know about warming up?
Get dressed. The guests are arriving.
Okay!
Hurry up, son.
I'm sorry it turned out the way it did.
All because of her folks.
Why did Dad want this wedding?
He was offended.
He wants to prove our family amounts to something.
And he was right, you know.
Her family won't come.
One more reason why they should be sorry.
Auntie...
I have to get out.
Get out then.
Dammit...
No more, Mom. I've had enough.
Trust me. I got married once too.
- Mother... - Yes?
She's quite a gal.
I don't know what you mean.
She'll be good for him, physically.
Shut up!
- Mama! - Yes?
I love you.
Well, children, you belong to each other now.
- Where are you going? - I forgot to tell him something.
He knows what he knows. He won't be like you.
What's wrong with me?
Don't remind me...
Honey, walnuts.
Yes, but...
Little Dragan?
Yes?
Listen,
there was only one thing I didn't know.
I had no one to give me advice.
I'll be careful.
Honey, walnuts.
Hold it! Hold it!
Come here.
Now, for my son, my favorite song.
Right!
Two, three!
What do you want?
What do I want?
I want the brain.
Leave it for the children.
- There's the other pig. - Did you have enough?
Just tuck in. Look at you.
Hold this.
You can join me if you want!
Imagine if we had the wedding...
Be careful.
Imagine if we had the wedding in Belgrade,
half of the guests would come uninvited.
And secondly...
Stop sneezing!
I'm coughing, not sneezing.
What was I going to say?
Can't remember at all.
Why don't you two eat?
We can't. Lubitsa is sick.
You are sick?
Oh, I remembered.
Don't let anyone interfere in your marriage.
You're one of a kind.
And when Dunic shows up, you'll go to Sweden.
We'll take good care of her.
You go and make some money.
We...
We don't want to be apart.
What do you mean?
Forget Sweden.
Dunic didn't show up. Maybe he's not for real.
I can't believe you're saying this to me!
Me, who has struggled to make a man out of you.
Well, that's nice. Thank you.
I'm asking you for the last time. Will you go to Sweden or not?
No.
Well, you'll get no more support from me then.
What's the matter with you? You fool!
And you, madam, you can go with them!
Oh, shut up! Who's asking you anyway?
- Hi. - This way. Come in.
- We're a little... - Doesn't matter. Come in.
This is Mitza, the landlady.
- I'm Dragan. - How do you do?
- This is my wife. - Lubitsa.
Her poor husband was the beach guard.
He died, so someone needs to take his place.
I suggested you, Mitza agrees.
The deal is this:
She remains the official beach guard, you do the work.
She gets the salary, you get the apartment.
- Do you agree? - Why not?
Let's drink to that.
Cheers.
To the landlady.
Cheers.
Not much to be done:
Small repairs, see that nothing gets stolen and so on.
Now let's go look at the apartment.
Okay.
This way. Follow me.
You can keep this till summer.
Then I take over.
I'm opening a buffet, maybe an atelier too.
Will the apartment do?
It'll do.
We'll clean it up.
We'll move these tables out.
Here's the stove.
If you need anything, we'll be over there.
But... don't be dropping in on us.
We're on honeymoon.
Stop it! What would they think?
Who cares? They're happy to have a place to live.
Well, have a good time.
Bye.
Shall we begin?
We've settled, all right!
Not bad!
At least we have a nice view of the sea.
Put it back in the boat.
I was wrong.
It's two blocks further down.
We've been at it all day long.
So what? I'll give you a tip.
Who will take this back if they don't live here?
- I don't care. - Stop complaining!
I apologize. After all, I am a lady.
Goodbye, lady.
Hold it!
Hey!
Little Dragan?
Where are you, honey?
Come down.
Be careful, Auntie's little boy!
- Where's your wife? - She's here. Lubitsa!
Hi!
Haven't seen you a long time, my sweet honeymooners!
My darlings...
Let's go inside.
- I brought you a present. - What present?
Come, help me.
Hurry up, I'll make coffee.
All right.
They let me down.
They took off and left me alone.
Wait!
Stop!
I can't go on.
I'm out of breath.
I don't want to be a bore,
but I wanted to invite you for New Year's Eve.
Sorry, Auntie, we already have plans.
- Where're you going? - Here, to our landlady's.
To the landlady's. It's nice having friends.
Let's go on.
You know,
there is one more reason I came here.
The most important one.
I found you a job.
You're to report to a friend of mine.
A fine person.
I mean... really nice. A gentleman.
How should I put it...
the perfect boss.
His name is Buda.
Happy Birthday to little Herman Jovanovic
and to his parents in Düsseldorf.
A Happy New Year
from their family in Vercin.
Excuse me...
Please don't disturb...
- I'd like to see Comrade Buda. - Comrade Buda is not here.
And later he has a meeting
and won't be back till after the holidays.
You better wait for him there.
- At the meeting? - No!
In front of the toilet.
And see he doesn't slip by.
Excuse me, are you Buda?
No.
What's so urgent?
- Why don't you knock, you idiot! - I knocked here.
Are you Buda? Comrade Buda?
Yes. So, what?
My aunt sent me.
What aunt?
Tzana Pashanovich.
So, it's you.
- What school did you finish? - The fire prevention school.
The fire prevention school?
What does it have to do with me?
Who needs it?
OK, I'll have to do it for Tzana.
Your aunt loves you very much, eh?
I guess she does.
Listen, about the job...
We need an unqualified guy for now.
Later, we'll see. All right?
All right. Anything.
Come back after the holidays and we'll arrange it.
You have to apply.
All right.
- All right, then. - Thank you and goodbye.
- And say hello to your Aunt. - I will.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 1976
Cheers!
Happy New Year!
Cheers!
How about me?
May I?
Help yourselves!
We already had dinner.
But that was last year.
We could do this every night.
At our place or yours. I bring the booze.
A girl at the supermarket fell in love with me.
Don't worry, you are my one and only!
Fix the TV.
Help yourselves, please.
I don't feel well. I've been drinking all night.
The picture is gone, but the sound is great.
May I have this dance, young lady?
Well, good luck!
Everything's going well.
You found a job, you have an apartment.
I have no idea what my job is.
Who cares, as long as you have it.
Listen, why don't you tell Dragan to get a real job?
I offered him one with a photographer. He'd listen to you.
You won't get far like this.
You know, once I dreamed of starting a chicken farm.
Come on, have a drink.
I'd switch to dogs now.
Dogs?
It's a lucrative business today. You can make millions.
Many people buy dogs.
They call them Dixie, Pixie...
Rexie.
You can't live on love.
Dragan already has a job.
Substituting for a pregnant woman?
No, his aunt promised to find us jobs.
Want to make money right now?
How?
Photo-romances. You know?
No.
For the villages.
They take photos of you for half an hour in the nude.
Nobody knows you in the villages anyway. And the money's good.
Fifty a shoot.
Cash.
Excuse me, I have to sit down.
Why?
I feel a little sick.
What's wrong, little one?
I feel sick.
Come for coffee tomorrow.
We will.
Good night.
I feel sick too.
Where do you know this Koya from?
He's awful.
Excuse me.
Little Dragan?
Where are you, dear?
Here they are.
If the mountain won't come to Mohamed, Mohamed must go to the mountain.
Are you mad at us or what?
Still settling in.
Happy New Year, little Dragan.
May we come in?
Of course, come in!
Happy New Year.
Everything new in the New Year!
Nice place you've got here.
Well...
what can you offer us for the holiday?
There's cabbage.
Cabbage, right.
Let's see...
And a good piece of smoked ham, too.
Living like savages: Cabbage!
Won't you sit down?
Sit down, where?
Are you two happy now?
Rats wouldn't live in this place. What were you thinking?
Don't talk like that.
Show some respect.
They love each other, we should respect that.
I'm sure you are wondering why we came together.
Your father-in-law came to apologize.
No big deal, but he already apologized.
He now wants us all to talk things over, together.
I saw Dunic, everything is settled.
And your father-in-law here
also wants to help you.
Maybe I wanted to, but not anymore.
My child is living in this hole. Is this why we educated you?
Come on, you're going home!
He's a hopeless case!
Shall we eat now?
Yes, if he takes back his words.
Which words?
"Hopeless case"?
Why? He is a hopeless case.
He guards a beach in the middle of winter.
Only a fool would do that.
Are you calling my child a fool?
Wait, wait...!
Let's go home.
It's cold.
This is no way to live.
I think something's got to be done.
I got a job.
But the apartment.
I want an apartment.
A room, kitchen, bathroom.
A normal life.
What do we have here?
Everybody's after me to go to Sweden.
Now you too.
Not me too, but this is terrible.
Dad is right, not even rats would live here.
And why not go to Sweden?
This Dunic has never even shown up.
Father's all talk.
Would you really...
want us to be apart?
But this is no life either!
Don't we love each other?
We can love each other in Sweden too.
I see you're doing all right.
This suits you fine.
You know how it is.
I have to earn some money quickly.
You'll be getting your salary soon.
Could I have...
a little something in advance?
I doubt it.
Regulations, you know.
But I have no money at all.
I'll lend you some.
No, please don't. It's not right for you...
It's all right.
Here, take it.
At your age too, I thought things were hopeless, but I managed.
Take it, don't be shy.
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
Take this away.
- Is Lubitsa here? - She's gone.
Left the keys here.
What do you mean, gone?
Her parents took her away.
She hesitated at first, cried a little and left.
This is no place for a young wife.
So, kid... it's over?
Stop it!
Leave him alone!
She wasn't much anyway. Three bones and a nose.
And stuck-up, like Foreign Office people.
You're the winner actually!
You're free now!
I'm looking for Lubitsa.
The son-in-law!
What brings you here?
I want to talk to Lubitsa.
You can't.
You didn't deserve her.
If you don't want to leave empty-handed, take him and get lost!
Where is she?
Are you crazy?
She doesn't want to live with you anymore.
That's not true.
You want to hear it from her?
Go on, tell him.
Out!
Good morning.
Good morning, man.
Come on, get up.
I brought you something to eat.
There are...
many obstacles in life.
Some you can overcome,
others trip you up.
That's how it is and there's nothing you can do about it.
Take this.
Come on, eat.
Frankly,
being married is an art
and not everybody is up to it.
A married man is half artist.
And to endure it and keep it going,
that's...
You probably think something awful has happened to you.
Something important.
But you shouldn't.
In a year or two, when you think back on it,
you'll see it was nothing.
You'll laugh.
You won't believe that you suffered because of it.
Soon you'll marry again.
The right girl. You'll have a real home.
And everything will be right.
The wife must comfort and support the man,
but you have to respect her, as I respect your mother.
Regardless of some minor misunderstandings...
I keep bullshitting, don't I?
Why don't you stop me?
I ate almost everything.
Don't tell Mom. I'll give you some money.
Why don't you come home so you can eat decent food?
Drink, or don't drink,
it's entirely up to you.
You know what cures sorrow?
Cold water.
Why not? Nothing's impossible to a healthy man.
That's why I came here, actually...
New system.
The cold water cure never fails.
You think I don't have...
problems in my life?
It's not too bad, come on.
Quite bearable, you'll see.
Refreshing.
New men!
Come on, get up.
I'll see you down there.
Dad, what's the matter with you?
Are you out of your mind?
Come on! Follow me!
Come on!
Nothing's impossible to a healthy man!
Dad!
Greetings.
I really wanted to keep my promise to my late friend
and come to the wedding.
But I just couldn't make it. I'm always traveling.
And now on this sad occasion...
Sit down, please.
For his soul.
I did not introduce myself. I am Dunic.
Petar Dunic.
I don't know if he ever mentioned me.
We were great friends.
He did a great thing for me once.
And the boy? Where is the little boy?
It's me.
Sorry, I thought you were still a small child,
I sent you a robot from Sweden.
Doesn't matter.
Only later, when your poor father mentioned
the wedding and all your jobs,
I realized how time flies.
Don't cry, ma'am.
Don't worry.
As of this day the boy is my responsibility.
As soon as I find workers, I'm going back to Sweden.
It is a great country,
for a young man and for everyone.
I think you have a chance there and you should take it.
I only hope your mother will agree.
Express train number 270,
destination Budapest, Prague, Berlin and Malmo
is on the eight track...
There he is! Comrade Dunic.
Where have you been?
Here, you have a reserved seat.
But wait...
Come and see me later. You'll find me in the sleeper.
Aren't you traveling together?
I couldn't get him a sleeper.
It doesn't matter, as long as you're on the same train.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye, madam.
And don't worry about the boy.
Come and see me.
Let your auntie kiss you.
Have a nice trip.
Get on. I'm closing the door.
- Let them say goodbye. - Hurry up.
This is my third trip to Sweden.
It's more for the chicks than the money.
No finer girls anywhere.
Nothing like ours here, who drop their panties on the first date.
You approach them and you say...
What does that mean?
"Permit me, miss, to remove the little bug from your armpit."
Say it once more, so we can learn it too.
All right.
Once more!
Subtitles by Verica Jakovljevic & Stephen Walsh.
Subtitling Titra Film Paris