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HITLER INVADES POLAND

Miss...

Excuse me.

I'm waiting for Mr. Jack Hillary to come and fetch me.

Have you any message for Miss Dolores Ralston?

No, no message.

I have to get to "Los Ombúes" farm.

It's not far...

If you like, I'll find someone to take you.

Thank you very much.

Not at all, please wait a moment.

-Miss Dolores. -Virtuoso, it's been so long.

-Anybody home? -Miss Florrie must be inside.

It's okay.

Florrie?

How are you?

Jack?

Hasn't woken yet.

Is he sick?

No...

-I'll tell him you're here. -No, no. It's all right.

Let him rest.

Harry?

Only God knows...

Harry come here, there's someone who wants to see you.

This is Aunt Dolores, your mother's sister.

The last time I saw you, you were a girl. Look at you now...

Yes.

And when do you have to leave?

She hasn't quite arrived and you're telling her to go, Florrie.

For heaven's sake!

Welcome, Dolores.

I didn't think I'd see you here so soon.

Eat something, Jack.

Sit...

Please join us.

Thank you, Amanda.

Harry...

was most anxious to see his Aunt Dolores.

Weren't you, Harry?

This meat is raw.

And the potatoes are tasteless.

We've been a bit out of sorts lately.

Please forgive us, Dolores.

I can imagine...

I came as quickly as I could.

I would have liked to have been here.

So how's Edinburgh?

-Very pretty. -Yes.

Most attractive, but very grey. As usual.

A bit like our "Los Ombúes" now.

While Helen was sick I couldn't attend to "Los Ombúes" much.

She was the life and soul of the place.

And now, how are things?

-Complicated. -Yes, very complicated.

We're sinking into our own quicksand.

Helen would always write about the puddings she would make here.

-Ahh, they were famous. -Yes? -Yes.

Also the roasts, isn't that so, Florrie?

We can't keep living in the past, Jack.

It's hard, but we must sell up

to pay off the mortgage you took out on the farm.

Good night...

Where's he going?

To the Club, where else.

Jack...

Good night.

What does that mean?

It's an expression that means everything's in order.

They used to say it on the ship that brought me over from Scotland.

Someday, you'll go to Scotland as well. Perhaps to study,

like your mother and I did.

-What did you study? -Accounting.

-Learning to use numbers. -Were you born there?

No, I was born here, like your mother.

So... Are you going to stay and live with us?

Look...

I like this, thank you.

Can I take pictures of the cows?

Of course, just make sure you catch their best profile.

You're a lot like Mother.

Shall we open this one?

"For you to keep your happiest memories, Aunt Dolores."

But, what about the sad memories?

Put them in if you want, otherwise, leave them out.

I won't forget Mother.

Nobody's going to forget her.

Look...

My train ticket.

There we are.

Until when will you stay?

I don't know yet.

If you don't have a house, you could stay here. Couldn't you?

"The square was empty

and the woman..."

-Good morning. -Good morning Auntie.

Good morning Dolores. How did you sleep?

I don't know how anyone can sleep with that racket.

Virtuoso...

Can't something be done to fix the windmill?

Of course. As soon as the Master gives me the money,

I'll go into town to buy the parts.

I'll have a word with Mr. Jack.

Rub that out and write it again.

Jack...

Jack, please.

-Close the door. -Jack, there are things to be done.

Shall I dictate that again?

Yes.

The "plaza"... "plaza" with a Z.

I haven't written it yet.

Here you are, Virtuoso.

Make sure there's nothing else you need,

but please get it done today.

Very good, Miss.

If Harry's finished his lessons I'd like to give him something to do.

He's free until four o'clock.

Boys, come with me.

All right, do you know how this is done?

One for each of you. Come on.

Mr. Brandt...

Good morning, Florrie.

Good morning, what brings you here?

-Is your brother in? -No. Not at the moment.

Your cattle are sick and may infect mine,

this is a serious matter which can't wait.

So I would ask you to be insistent.

I won't make any promises but I'll do what I can.

And these flowers?

Miss Dolores asked me to tend to the garden.

This is Mr. Jack's favourite dish.

Yes, I know.

Let's see if we manage to make him eat a little.

Mrs. Helen was the one running the kitchen before...

Jack!

Don't be afraid, I was only oiling it.

-Let's have dinner. -I'm coming.

Amanda...

Thank you, Amanda.

-Thanks. -Sugar?

No, that's fine.

Excuse me.

Don't forget your bank appointment tomorrow.

Good night.

I received a letter from our cousin Mark,

the one in Buenos Aires, remember him?

He enlisted.

Lots of Angloargentines are volunteering for the war.

Some of us escape the war, while others go to join it.

How absurd!

Did you come only because of the war?

My sister's death is sufficient reason...

aside from the war.

Are you going to the bank?

Yes.

I'll come with you, wait just a minute.

Six times six?

-Six times six? -Thirty-six.

I was looking at your pictures...

and thinking, what a contradiction.

-The Duce is a professed atheist. -Dolores, please.

That's all right Mr. Hillary, the lady is perfectly right.

Italy has it's Protector, and it's Leader.

I see nothing wrong in any contradiction.

-We all have them. -Yes, yes, of course, but...

And also, what would we know?

We're just Scottish Presbyterians.

-Well, let's get down to business. -Yes, let's do that.

Very well.

We'd like to know the sum total of our debt,

and what our situation is.

Your debt, which includes capital plus interest, has been overdue for...

fourteen months...

-Do you have the overall figure? -Yes, I do,

and you now have to pay it in full.

It amounts to...

5.430.000 pesos.

Mr. Montero, you know...

my brother-in-law has been going through a very difficult time

because of my sister's illness.

Your sister Helen was very respected here.

She loved "Los Ombúes",

which is why I urge that the bank review our case.

Unfortunately a lot of time has been allowed to pass.

I know, but we are determined to settle this.

I think you're a fair man.

A man of integrity...

Besides, we could offer to make a considerable down payment.

You are a most persuasive lady.

-Does that mean yes? -It's not only up to me.

I have to contact the Head Office.

I'll keep you informed.

Thank you very much.

Where am I supposed to get the money from?

I sold my house in Buenos Aires.

I can't accept that.

Let's go to sleep...

We have to make up our minds, Jack.

How much longer can we wait?

Dolores, please stay.

Is Harry asleep?

Almost.

Let's not fool ourselves into thinking that by fixing one or two things,

"Los Ombúes" problems are going to disappear...

We should find a buyer, period...

And we thank you, but we cannot accept your offer,

this is something to be solved by our family.

Florrie, please.

I'm an owner too. Doesn't my opinion count?

Off to the Club?

That's right.

I'm coming with you.

-Give me a whisky. -Dolores, what are you up to?

I came for a drink. Is that a crime?

Put it on my bill.

How much is owed?

I don't know.

How much do I owe you?

I haven't added it up.

Mind if I look?

Quite an active client.

If I pay you two hundred, will that take care of it?

Including another round.

To think that when we first met you were an adolescent.

To think that the Jack I knew was a man who faced up to his problems,

and dealt with them, even when it hurt.

Now I'm as old as Helen when you met her.

Dolores...

Up you get.

No, no, no...

One foot here, the other there...

Can I assist?

-Mr. Brandt. -Mr. Hillary.

Forgive me, my sister-in-law, Miss Dolores Ralston.

Octavio Brandt, your neighbour.

Pleased to meet you.

Mr. Hillary, have you considered my offer?

No offence meant, it's just that your cattle infect mine.

Perhaps it happened the other way round.

Forgive me, I've been rude.

Let me help you.

-And what was your offer? -To help cure your cattle.

No, I can do it...

Let's discuss this at another time, Mr. Brandt.

Come tomorrow.

I'll do that. I hope to see you then.

Don't go to bed on an empty stomach.

Look who's talking.

I find alcohol of more sustenance than anything else.

That's just an excuse...

to calm the pain you feel because of Helen's passing.

That's all it is.

And to you, what's important?

The present.

Harry!

Why aren't you in bed asleep?

I went to the bathroom, and you?

I've been with your father.

He's a very good person, going through a difficult moment.

-Is he sad? -A little bit.

But I don't want Aunt Florrie to worry.

So let's keep this between us.

Now, to sleep.

-Good night. -Good night.

What do the cows have in their eyes? I'll write it in my scrap-book.

It's called pink-eye.

What's going on here?

They're curing the cattle.

Does Jack know about this?

Come along!

There's no reason for us to be here.

My dear boy, how are you?

Fine.

-Mr. Brandt. -Mr. Hillary.

I see you started without me.

Good...

-Hello Virtuoso. -How are you, sir.

So, what's with this?

Octavio, I'd like to thank you.

We're neighbours.

You're a good neighbour.

Perhaps you'd like to accompany me to the Club dance, next Saturday.

Perhaps.

What's wrong, Florrie?

Why so negative?

We try to do the best we can.

You try?

That's my concern.

You arrive and suddenly think you can take over.

Don't be confused.

You're not Helen.

Don't confuse Harry,

don't confuse Jack.

Confuse me how, Florrie?

Oh, Jack. I think if we sell up now

we can still save something and go and live in Buenos Aires.

I think we should try and make a go of things.

I think I know who helped to change your mind.

Harry!

And mother? What will we do with her?

Time for bed.

How can I help father?

You want to help him?

Yes... I could work.

Thank you, but you should study. That's how you can help him.

Harry...

Do you love me?

All right, I accept...

for Harry's sake.

Any down payment helps.

-Let's see... -It's 2.030.000 pesos.

I hope the balance can be financed.

I don't yet have a decision from the Head Office.

Well, it's the risk we take, isn't it?

Let me again ask you to be as persuasive as possible.

As you are, you mean?

-Thank you so much. -Thank you.

Dolores handled the manager perfectly.

I can imagine.

We haven't properly thanked you for putting your savings

at the service of "Los Ombúes".

Thank you Auntie.

It's delicious.

Are we going to practice what I taught you?

-Let's do it. -Let's see...

-Do you remember how to? -Yes.

Excellent!

Let's see...

Is that the way?

Let's float...

Well done!

Hot?

Yes.

The monster is here...

You should be in the sun more.

A bit of colour would do you a world of good.

Do you have a bathing suit?

I should look through my things.

If not, we can go into town and find one you like.

I'm going to change.

You're having second thoughts.

When Helen died I felt a sense of relief.

It was so hard for me to remember her the way she was before the illness...

Until you arrived.

Helen was happy here.

We were very happy.

Good night.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-How are you, Mr. Brandt? -Very well, thanks.

-How's the cattle? -Much better.

Put your mind to rest, it's getting cured.

So, are you coming to the dance on Saturday?

Yes, of course, we're going.

Good bye.

How's that?

I was thinking...

When more of the cattle are cured

we could sell to make a bank payment.

And what suddenly turns you into a camp expert?

I'm no expert, Florrie.

But I go out beyond this porch.

I see more from this porch than you can imagine.

Florrie...

Harry, come on.

So...

There you go... that's it!

Are you coming to the dance?

Yes, I think so.

Where do we stand, Jack?

It's sometimes good to stop, in time.

To stop in time?

Yes...

To be clear, to avoid confusion.

Tell me if you can take me to the dance.

Or if I have to go alone.

So, are we going to listen to Dolores or are we going to decide ourselves?

She looks like Helen, but she's not her.

You dance well for an Englishwoman.

I'm Argentine, of Scottish descent.

For a German, you dance well.

My parents were German.

For how long are you staying?

I don't know yet.

Excuse me...

Can I, Mr. Brandt?

-What are you doing, Jack? -I do what I can.

I was in love with Helen.

That's why I left.

You were young, these things happen.

And now?

Excuse me...

We're leaving.

Don't worry, I'll take you home.

With your permission...

Panzer columns crossed the wooded Ardennes mountains,

reaching Sedan, surprising the insufficient forces

of the French Army's Second and Ninth divisions.

Despite strong resistance from French artillery

the Germans managed to cross the river Meuse.

So what's happening at the bank?

More of the same, we show we're willing to pay.

Our difficulty is not economic, it's financial.

You want to fight? Eh? You want to fight your dad?

Careful, careful.

Europe experiences dramatic moments

in the face of the German advance.

Heil Hitler. Long live Hitler, Hitler!

German forces have penetrated and are established

at several key points to the west.

Heil Hitler! Heil Hitler!

-Come on, Harry. -No father, we haven't seen the funnies.

When I say we're going, we're going.

After the German attack on Poland, France and England...

-Jack... -...have declared war on Germany.

He says to start without him.

Jack...

I said to start without me.

You have to bring order to your feelings, Jack.

And I don't know if my being here helps.

Good morning, Auntie, shall we play?

Let's go.

-Good morning Virtuoso. -Good morning.

It's almost done, sir.

Very good, good job.

Listen, I want to sell some cattle.

-You could approach Mr. Brandt. -No, I'd rather someone else.

People will want to take advantage of our difficulties.

You'll find a way.

Very well.

There.

What's the matter?

A power of attorney? Why?

I want to leave my affairs in order.

He's enlisted.

Let's go, Harry.

My mind's made up.

I didn't know that cowards went to war.

Dolores, Dolores...

Take care of Harry, please.

-Do what your Aunts tell you. -Yes.

Thank you.

Let's go.

Harry!

One day when I was small...

I felt I wanted to shout.

So I went far out, where nobody could see me.

And I shouted, from deep inside, as loudly as I could.

It's that everyone leaves...

Leaves? We're here.

Well, time for bed.

-Good night. -Good night, Harry.

Go...

There...

I was thinking we could plant wheat so we don't depend only on the cattle.

We could spend part of the cattle sale money.

And the mortgage?

I'll deal with it.

Good afternoon.

Virtuoso.

Mr. Jack asked me to find a buyer, but as I told him,

everyone wants to take advantage of us...

It would be best to approach Mr. Brandt.

So why don't you?

The Master didn't want me to.

Well, Mr. Jack isn't here now.

Make him an offer.

That smells good.

It's my specialty. Hand me the dishrag?

Thanks!

Why don't you pour a couple of whiskeys?

Jack may have left because of you,

but I don't blame you.

Puk said, "I'll tell you about it some day,

but everyone didn't leave at once...

They disappeared one by one over the centuries...

Most were 'constitied', 'consti'...

'constetiti', constituted...

by outsiders who didn't resist..."

Oh dear, they... "who didn't get used to our weather.

These left quickly, very lickly... because they spoke Japanese!"

They left "lickly!"

-Virtuoso. -Miss...

-How is everything? -I have good news.

We sold cattle?

Yes.

And Mr. Brandt sends you this.

Excuse me.

I haven't seen you since the cinema.

I feel ashamed about what happened.

There are much worse things to feel ashamed about.

Like what?

Inviting a single woman into one's home.

This is a very large house for one man.

There was a Mrs. Brandt...

Yes there was.

I've been a widower for two years.

Without children?

Yes, that's something I missed out on.

And you?

Me?

Here I am.

Champagne?

Remember I'm Scottish, it's hard to get me tipsy.

-This isn't a game to me. -Nor to me.

-Things at "Los Ombúes" are looking up... -Yes.

We were able to sell cattle.

-Very good. -Any news?

Perhaps they'll accept rolling over the debt.

Perhaps?

Yes... I'll have to go myself,

call in some favours, but I think it'll all work out.

Thank you so much, Mr. Montero.

Thank you.

Only beautiful women in this family.

Good day.

-Good day. -Come on, Harry.

Dolores.

Octavio.

Miss Florrie...

Did I pronounce that right?

Say hello, Harry.

Thank you for paying a fair price.

I needed to buy, you needed to sell.

Keep me on your list for next time.

Excuse me.

Well, let's get things moving.

We've sown 50 hectares already.

I hope the weather holds so we reach 100.

-What about the bank? -The bank will be fine.

I'd like to make another good-faith payment,

but we need our money for sowing.

If you need money, I can loan it to you.

No, it would complicate matters between us.

-It would just be a loan. -Thank you anyway.

-Good morning. -Good day.

I'm back from town, there's a letter for Miss Florrie.

Thank you.

Oh, it's from Jack!

Look how smart he looks in his uniform!

"Dear Florrie, I write from the French war front.

Luckily some here are Argentine, so we can share many things,

even a mate or two!

And feel a bit closer to home...

I know from your letters that after a lot of hard work

things are improving at "Los Ombúes".

Harry, your toy airplanes and ships

are all around me, the real thing!

You'd be taking rolls and rolls of pictures...

I think of you often, I hope sometime soon

we can go on a trip to somewhere you like.

Florrie, I saw Uncle John in London." Remember him?

"He's still grateful for your guided tour of Buenos Aires.

Dolores, I've received your letters,

forgive me for not answering,

time is often short here.

When I can I'll write again.

With all my love, Jack."

Harry, Harry...

Let him be, Florrie.

We received a letter from Jack.

He says he's fine.

It's hard to even think he may not return.

Welcome, Octavio.

-Hello Florrie. -Hello.

Good morning Harry.

Look what I found on my way over.

Want to look after him?

Harry...

Thank you, Mr. Brandt.

That's Papa's place.

-Yes, I'm sorry. Harry!

No, that's all right. How could I possibly sit there?

-The puppy is lovely. -Yes.

My father is in the war fighting Germans.

Yes, I know. He's a very brave man.

-Is it good, Harry? -Yes.

Your glass?

There, there you are.

Thank you.

You do like children, Octavio?

Yes...

Thank you.

Miss, something's happening at the main gate.

-Where? -Over there.

Excuse me.

PUBLIC AUCTION

-Good morning. -Good morning.

We'd like to speak to the manager.

It's concerning "Los Ombúes" farm.

Yes, one moment please.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Please be seated.

Mr. Montero?

Mr. Montero is no longer with the bank.

How may I be of assistance?

We want you to review our file. A mistake has been made.

A mistake?

"Los Ombúes" farm...

Hillary family...

Let's see.

This went out to our lawyers some time ago.

Mr. Montero said...

that the Head Office was reconsidering.

Yes... Payments have been made and registered, but...

We should have sold.

You're not telling us something.

I'm just reading out loud what's here.

Whatever you discussed with Mr. Montero, isn't here.

That's why the auction is going ahead.

Can't you reach Mr. Montero?

He said things were going well in Buenos Aires...

But Buenos Aires said no.

That's why, unfortunately, the auction will go ahead.

If the total debt is settled, the auction is called off?

Of course.

Thank you, Octavio.

And now?

I'm responsible for all this.

How could I be so stupid?

I can help.

No Octavio, you've done more than enough.

It's a lot of money, I couldn't return it.

I always wanted a child.

-Are you purchasing me? -No.

If you lose the farm, I lose you.

Auntie, why not go out to the middle of the camp and shout?

It is a crucial time for the people of Europe.

On May 12 and 13, they experienced

the most intensive bombardment known to history.

The Führer, Adolf Hitler, arrived in Paris

to sign the armistice called for by the French High Command.

Virtuoso, I didn't hear you come.

Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. This is for you.

Thank you.

You may go.

Will Octavio live with us?

No.

Is father coming back?

It has to be now.

Are you sure, Florrie?

Yes, he has to go on to school.

He's needing his formal education.

You have to go to a Buenos Aires school, Harry.

A good boarding school, just like your father did.

I'll always be here for you, here on the farm.

The Red Army has defeated the German forces

that were attempting to take Stalingrad.

The German High Command has surrendered unconditionally

to Allied forces. The war is over.

America's troops are returning home.

Jack!

Florrie...

You're finally back! We were waiting so impatiently.

You took your time in Buenos Aires.

Harry delayed me.

Let's go in.

Harry...

Harry!

And at school? He's doing well, isn't he?

-Yes, very well... -Of course...

You can see he's intelligent just by looking at him.

Hello, Harry.

Hello, Harry. Sit yourself down.

Thanks.

Well, its time he goes to a school in the city.

-Because the school here is good. -Yes.

But the schools are much better there.

Like Harry did! How old were you when you went, Harry?

Ten. I was ten years old.

-Mhmm. that's delicious. -The food's here.

Let's eat.

Do you lend me the camera?

Gather round, so I get a picture of you.

Wait, I must offer my best profile.

Come on, closer.

-All set? -Yes...