Stockholm, October
Come on. Time to go.
Fasten your seatbelt.
- Hey, come on. - I don't need it.
- Sure you do. Or else... - Or else what?
You know it's dangerous, now fasten...!
Are we friends now?
I know this is going to be great.
I'll pick you up later. Don't worry if I'm running a little late.
Okay?
Bye.
I'm his mother.
- Could someone escort her out? - I'm a doctor.
You'll be okay, Sune. Mom is waiting outside.
They told me he just collapsed.
Why was he on the ice at all?
I promised him he didn't have to.
Kissed by Winter
Two months later
- Tired? - No, but last night was pretty busy.
I can't believe all this snow.
Black, right?
- Thanks. - You like working as a county doctor?
Why do you ask?
You don't have to make house calls every time someone feels queasy.
- Do you have a cold? - Sure, it's pretty bad.
But everyone has a cold these days.
I probably got it from the kids or something. You never know.
Know what my cousin told me?
At the check-up, the doctor squeezed his balls so they burst!
- Ben Sjaastad? - Good luck.
Hi.
Oh, it's you.
How's your sister? Is her throat still sore?
- And you, do you have a sore throat? - No.
Excuse me. Could you take Kai next, so he doesn't have to wait too long?
The keeper.
- The guy with the hand. - With the fur hat? Sure.
Let's see. It seems much better.
I'm only joking.
Keep your hand at rest another 3-4 days, and you'll be fine.
Hi, Gerd. Your husband called and said you were feeling down.
May I come in?
Maybe you need to get away? Do you have any relatives you could visit?
No.
The new medication you've received will start working within a week.
We'll have to wait. Take one day at a time.
Okay?
Let's see...
No, it's not strep throat.
But a cold can be painful. You can close your mouth.
- Don't open it. I'm cold. - You've been indoors all day.
But I feel a lot better now.
- Really? - Yes.
Great! So will I see you at practice tomorrow?
Well...
No, I'm afraid not. My skates are much too small.
- That's a pity. - Yeah, really.
Too bad I can't be there when you show up.
- Goodnight, my little professor. - Sleep tight, owl.
Hi, you've reached Filip grasshopper, -
Victoria owl and professor Suno.
We can't come to the phone right now. Please leavo a message.
Hi.
I just wanted to say that I'm alive.
You can take him away now.
- You think he was hit by a car? - That's what it looks like.
- Shoved into the snowdrift. - How horrible.
Take him to the clinic. We'll be right behind you.
- Why the clinic? - He has to be identified.
- There? Why not somewhere else? - No. You have to be there.
- To talk to his parents. - Why me?
We always have a doctor. Ne ver know how they'll react.
Have you found him?
You have to come with me.
Where's your husband?
Mansor?
Come.
Darjosh!
They probably need a moment alone with him.
Hi. We're really late.
Come on, Elvis.
Bye.
- What is it? - I forgot Timmy.
Timmy?
Can't he stay here until you return?
Okay, I'll mail him to you. He'll be in Oslo in a couple of days.
Give my regards to your mom!
- You don't feel sick? - No.
Isn't it strange?
We'll have to get him to the coroner.
Isn't it odd that he doesn't have shoes?
Hi.
Clean-up time?
I'm trying to build a stable. Maja wants a horse.
You see, we found this boy. He'd been hit by a truck.
Hi.
Is your hand worse?
Well...
Wait here, will you?
Have you been using your hand?
- That's not why I'm here. - No?
So why are you here?
I'm wondering about the boy you found.
Lying in the snow.
You know who he was?
He was a young man from the refugee center.
Hey! Your dog's in here! Tell him to get out!
Elvis! Come here!
- Did you know him? - May I ask where you found him?
I thought the whole town had been there.
Yes. The police took me in for questioning. They think I did it.
- Did you? - No, but...
I do drive the plow truck.
So why are you here?
Well, I...
I wondered if you knew...
The sheriff didn't say anything. He just took my license.
I need to know what I'm being accused of.
I heard some kids found him.
We don't know what happened yet.
When do you think we'll know?
After the autopsy.
- Are you cold? - Yes.
My feet are cold.
Shall I carry you home?
You should go home and try to get some sleep.
I'm no hit-and-run driver.
Sune thinks I'm an idiot.
Has he been difficult?
A bit, I guess.
I think he seems to be getting worse. Can't you examine him?
Sure, but no wonder he's got no energy.
He lies on the couch, eating sweets and watching TV all day.
Is that so? How do you know?
But it's true.
- He needs some sort of activity. - That's what you always say.
- I do? - Yes, constantly.
Well, it's probably true.
What sort of activity do you need?
Well, I think you know.
- No, I have no idea. - You don't?
Oh, I think you do.
- I'm planning to go to sleep now. - I'm not.
- How are you feeling? - It's not easy.
- Do the winter nights make it worse? - Spring will come.
I think you're a lot better now, Gerd.
We're sitting here talking, and...
Think about the guy they found in the snow. He'd been there for days.
Any news?
No, we don't have that many leads yet.
It's a shock in such a small community.
Ohe of my patients got the whole thing wrong.
Oh? Who?
The plow truck driver.
- He thought he was a murder suspect. - Kai?
- Maja's father? Are you certain? - No.
- I'm not certain of anything yet. - Poor man!
- Well, it's none of my business. - He moved up here with his wife.
They bought a small farm.
But she left him before long. Just left.
Sorry. I didn't mean to frighten you.
I was only...
I just came by to give you this. Thanks for helping me out.
- How? - With my hand and everything.
I've read it. It's pretty good.
- It's about a doctor. - I know. Thanks.
- Any news? - No, I'm afraid not.
Would you like to come inside?
Coffee or tea?
I wouldn't mind some coffee.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
- And this is...? - It's... That's my son, Sune.
Why isn't he here?
He's in Stockholm.
- With his father. - Are you divorced?
I think you'd better leave.
This wasn't such a good idea.
Hi.
This business with Darjosh is terrible.
- He used to come here quite often. - Oh?
Almost every day. He had a hard time fitting in.
He was so handsome! You know how it is with these people.
Some of them are so beautiful.
Was he a patient here before I arrived?
Yes. He was beautiful. His skin, his hair, everything.
Hi. Sorry, but could you come out for a second?
- Hello. - We want to know what's happening.
- With Darjosh. Where is he? - He is, I think, at a hospital.
You think? Who knows?
It's because the autopsy isn't...
What autopsy? We don't want any autopsy.
No, it's because of the investigation.
We've been in contact with the police twice.
- They don't give us any information. - She's a doctor.
- How long time does it take? - A week, maybe.
We just want our son back. We want to leave.
We just want Darjosh back for the funeral, please.
I understand. I can try to help you.
I can call the police, talk to him and... Okay?
- Did they know he was our patient? - I'm not sure.
Hi!
Want to see me naked?
Kai, how many times have I told you?
- Can I buy this? - No!
- Get that dog out of here, now! - Elvis! Come here!
- I was only... - Get out!
I'll take this as well.
You want a lift home?
Hi.
Come on!
The coroner's report is ready.
I've been charged with reckless driving.
- Hi, Stein. It's Victoria. - Hi.
I wanted to know if there's any news about the autopsy.
Yes, it's completed.
Right. What's the result?
Well, the plow truck broke his neck.
What do they have to say about the other injuries?
Well, not that much. I'm a bit busy right now.
I'm afraid I have to hang up. Bye.
What if someone beat him up, put him in the road so I'd hit him?
What do you think?
I'm just wondering if...
... there's anything to drink here.
Have you ever got drunk on medical alcohol?
"Za nashe zdorovje."
- What does that mean? - It means... "To our health."
After all, I'm a doctor.
I have a question for you.
I need you to be completely honest with me now.
How do you like this hat?
Because I don't think it's been working for me lately.
I think you look great in it.
You look like one of those Russian border guards.
Standing there, freezing cold.
With really sad eyes.
Hoping someone will come for them.
Should I leave?
Come on. Let's go.
- Move over. I was watching this. - I won't.
No wonder you feel ill. You never leave the couch.
- Dad said I could stay at home. - Well, he's not here.
You're feeling better, right? This'll be great.
Put them on. Now let's get going.
- What the hell? - I needed some fresh air.
Are you crazy? What are you doing?!
I want you to apologize! Go and fetch your skates!
- No! - Yes! Do it!
- No! - Go to your room!
Now!
Kai?
You have to leave now.
Kai?
You have to leave.
Oh, hi.
You're really late. I was watching a documentary from India.
These Siamese twins worked as minibus conductors.
- They were ever so cute! - Feeling better?
She's good, that new doctor.
Come on. We have to go.
They survived.
Hi!
I went to the station to see you. We have to talk.
- Are you okay? - Sure.
I just need a word with Stein.
Did you know about Darjosh's medical record?
His father took his cellphone.
Locked him up to keep him from running away.
He was really afraid of his father.
He asked the doctor to help him. All he got was pills.
- Sleeping pills and sedatives. - Why didn't you say so?
I didn't know.
I just think it's odd to accuse a man of murder, with so many loose ends.
What are you planning to do?
Hello?
Hi.
Oh, they're in the laundry room.
Hello?
I have some news about Darjosh.
Did you talk to the hospital yet?
No, I haven't. But I've seen through his journal.
Did you know he was a patient?
And that I have to inform the police about what I read there.
What are you going to inform the police?
He didn't drive himself over, did he?
Please go. He was my son, not my enemy.
Why did you force him to stay?
Go from here!
I don't want to talk before you bring the body of my son here.
I can wait.
I will not talk before I get my son back! I want the body back!
- Please calm down. - You understand me?
Coffee?
Milk? Sugar?
Since I came to this country, you treat me as a criminal.
Do you have children?
Is this your son's shoes?
- Hi. - Hi.
- Soccer practice. - I see.
- Are you going steady or something? - No.
Well, I guess I have to get going.
Bye.
- Yes? - Something's wrong.
- What? - I have this pain in my chest.
Really?
You feel how hard it's beating?
Hey...
I'll try to help you with the accident and so on, but...
I need your help. My husband is taken in by the police.
We'll talk later.
And how can I help you?
I would like to know, does the journal say anything about -
- what Darjosh told the doctor about his life?
It says that he wanted to go home, and that he was afraid of his father.
You must not blame my husband. Darjosh was very emotional.
He didn't hurt Darjosh.
They argued that night, but he didn't harm him.
What did they argue about?
We couldn't afford Darjosh's telephone.
He kept calling home all the time.
We wanted him to start a new life.
When I made Darjosh's bed, I found it in his pillow.
- My husband doesn't know about it. - Why not?
It will make him feel so bad. Can you help me?
I want to show it to the police.
What has he written in the letter?
It's not Darjosh who has written it.
It's a letter to him from someone at home.
"So, my dear Darjosh."
'I know I'm probably breaking your heart.'
'But please fergive me.'
'I have to got married.'
'My love for you will never die.'
"I won't forget you."
"And I hope you'll never forget me either."
It's quite obvious.
They wouldn't let him return. The girl he loves is getting married.
He's afraid to stand up to his father. So he commits suicide.
- What are you talking about? - I'm talking about suicide.
What do you want? What's your problem?
- What was that about? - The obvious. He's responsible.
- Responsible? Are you the law? - You happily accuse the innocent.
- So you could do a better job? - Yes.
Fantastic.
Maybe you don't need this now?
Darjosh committed suicide.
How do you know?
Because I've been to see Stein.
Because he was unhappy, and...
He couldn't return home, so...
What did Stein say?
He said I was fantastic.
What about your heart?
It could have been anyone lying there.
No matter if he wanted to be there or not.
No, but it's not your fault there's a suicidal man lying in the road.
No.
But I'm responsible as well.
I should have avoided hitting him.
But responsibility isn't the same as guilt.
I don't know.
You'll have to ask a priest.
Was the woman you met outside the clinic his mother?
Are they Muslims?
Suicide is a grave sin among Muslims.
It leads to eternal damnation.
Yes, but the police can't take that into account.
God is always evil to man.
God's a good guy. He let you into my life.
Daddy's very sad.
You said you wanted them back.
Hey, come on! The St. Lucy's procession is here.
Night falls and all is dark
in house and stable
The sun has set, and now
shadows are looming
Into our darkened home
she steps with light so warm
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia
The night is dark and mute
but for the sighing wind
In every silent room
truth shall come rustling in
Stands on our threshold, fair
white-robed with lights so clear
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia
We came to say goodbye.
And to ask you for something.
I would like to have Darjosh's journal.
We don't want anything to be left behind.
Okay.
You were wrong.
The police found his blood on the ski-jump.
It was an accident. There's no one to blame for that.
So you're leaving?
Yes.
We can get him at the hospital now.
Good.
We're taking him home.
Wibeke?
I'm not feeling well. I'm going home. I'm sick.
Hi, you've reached Filip and Victoria. Please leave a message.
What do you mean, "Filip and Victoria"?
Do I live there?
Where's Sune's message?
You're not answering me.
Why aren't you answering me?
Hi!
- How was your trip? - Fine.
- Why this way? - I want you to meet someone.
- Have you bought me a horse? - No, I'm afraid not.
Hello?
You can take off your jacket.
Hi.
- Well, I thought I'd make dinner. - Here?
Yes.
This is Maja.
- Hi, Maja. - Say "hi".
I already did.
She's not your girlfriend, is she?
- No onions, please! - Okay.
- Reality? - Right.
- What do you mean? - Is the meat okay?
Sure.
- You mean your reality? - Yes, but yours as well.
Your school, your friends...
No potatoes?
Of course.
Cheers.
You mean like a real mother as well?
What do you mean by a "real" mother?
It's really tasty.
Excuse me.
What do you want?
What I want?
I want you to take your suitcase home to me and unpack it there.
That's what I want.
But it wasn't my intention.
That you'd feel this way about me.
So what do you want from me?
I've lied to you.
Sune is dead.
My son is dead.
Have you read this, Doctor Victoria?
It's all in here, if you take the time to read it.
The Merck Manual. It's almost unopened.
Almost unread. How strange.
But you've been so busy. So incredibly busy.
"Leukemia."
It describes Sune's condition.
"Enlarged spleen: Symptoms resemble those of anemia."
"Dizziness, thirst, perspiration."
Do you recognize the symptoms?
Sounds familiar, right?
I told you he wasn't feeling well.
Do you realize that he's dead?
Do you? What?
Daddy, I want to go home.
All right, I'm coming.
Is there anything I can do?
Could you tell...
Tell Wibeke I had to leave.
It's me, Darjosh.
I'm calling from Norway.
Forgive me
I've seen Sune.
Sune's dead.
I know.
Forgive me.