Original subtitles

The best solution for Kosovo is independence.

They've been surrounded from both sides.

We Kosovars believe that the war's purpose

was to save our land and people from total extermination.

What's the current situation in Kosovo?

The situation is dreadful

and we call for UN intervention. The agreement has already been signed. - Ibrahim Rugova, former Kosovo president.

NATO, NATO, NATO!!

Don't, don't, don't live under this dream

that the west is going to come in and solve this problem out.

Don't dream illusions.

"Our World" AKA "Phantom Youth"

Are you serious?

Yeah, why?

C'mon, we will have to cross the village.

Yes, and then we'll reach the city, at last.

You're so unbearable..

True, but you'll bear with me a bit longer.

If you love me.

In fact, I have to bear with you 24/7.

Just a little bit longer,

until I find an American boyfriend.

Let's go!

Gimme a sec...

OK.

I'm coming, damn it!

Stop singing!

Can you imagine?

The two of us in Prishtine,

and an apartment just for ourselves.

Lots of fun!

Calm down...

I can't, I'll die of excitement.

I'll study English,

to become a translator

and make tons of money.

You and your fairytales...

It's not a fairytale. You're coming with me.

It's not a fairytale.

Wash off your makeup. If your dad sees you like this,

he'll get absolutely furious.

- Maybe he'll kick me out. - Zoé.

- Is it off? - You've removed it already.

C'mon, move!

Oh, no!

You should be ashamed of yourselves!

The whole village is talking about you.

But we haven't done anything wrong, mother!

Your father will kill you

if he sees you touching his car.

Technically, this car belongs to Volta.

Don't talk back to me.

Auntie... We're coming.

Get out, now!

How was your day?

You know, the usual.

Like always.

Yeah...

Enjoy your meal!

- Enjoy your meal, grandpa! - Thank you, dear.

- Would you like some cheese? - Just a little.

Looks like Zenife married her daughter.

That's great.

I'm happy for her.

Yeah, well... She's already 23 years of age.

- Will you bring me the tea, please? - Yes.

If only God had given us a son...

And they took the one we had.

Nothing we can do about it, father.

- I'd rather not talk about the past. - Alright, alright.

Your father, he never listened to me.

He was as stubborn as a mule.

Let's hope you didn't get that from him.

As a last wish,

he asked me to take care of you

until you're an adult and ready for marriage.

God willing.

Did you hear what they said of Zenife?

About her 23 year old daughter?

They consider that as being too late.

She was 23,

and she never even left the village.

The parents worry,

it's not her fault.

Well, she never tried to anyways.

You gotta have balls to try it.

Well, yeah...

- Where did you get that? - Grandpa.

Give me a smoke.

Shall we begin?

Give me the paper.

What do we write?

"Don't worry,

We didn't run away.

We realize that you're not okay with this.

We're doing this for you as well.

We want to be able to give you a better life.

We know you won't understand us for now.

Zoé...

and Volta."

♪ ♫ Elina Duni Quartet's Nënë Moj ♪ ♫

Nënë moj do marr një udhë, moj nëna ime

epo do kaloj malet me gurë, moj nëna ime.

Nënë moj do marr një udhë, moj nëna ime

epo do kaloj malet me gurë, moj nëna ime.

Come on.

Where to, now?

We need to register,

I assume..

So many people...

Over there's the amphitheater...

Hey, umm

Concentrate.

No idea where we're supposed to register?

Let's calm down.

We'll ask somebody.

- Ask who? - Well, someone.

Come with me!

I think it's here.

Hello.

- Department? - Eco.

I'm sorry?

Economics.

Student dormitory?

Yes.

Everything is explained in these documents.

Any questions?

What about English language?

- Student limit has been reached. - No English?

English language was our top priority.

Can you please verify again?

You can only enroll in German language.

We're not interested in German.

Well, too bad.

What about the rooms?

You'll be accommodated in the girls dormitory.

Please consult the written document.

I'm confused...

I've mentioned in the file that there's two of us Can't you see?

What file was that again?

I've clarified that in the "war orphan" file.

Only one name shows up here.

- Are you sisters? - No, we're cousins.

Has your father died during the war?

No.

Exactly, so what's so unclear about this?

I'm going to freak out.

These people get on my nerves...

I know, I know.

Our youth is decaying! There's no future without money!

Better conditions for students! We've been forsaken!

Hey girls!

Are you kidding me!

There aren't any sheets...

Who would have thought.

Where are we supposed to shower?

Not here apparently. Outside, I guess.

- Where is the bathroom? - Over there.

Come, I'll show you.

Follow me.

Girls listen, don't use all the hot water.

- Here? - Yep.

So, what are your names?

Zoé.

- Volta. - My name is Flora.

First year, right?

Yes, Economics.

You?

I'm a third year law student.

What happened to your face?

There was a student protest. They were throwing red paint.

Oh right, so it was those guys. Thought so.

Who are they?

It's this student organization

who seeks to raise awareness about our conditions here

Either way, this place is a mess.

Where are you guys from?

We're from Burrnik.

I'm from Ferizaj.

Well, from a nearby village, to be precise.

How was your bus ride? I always get motion sickness.

We came using our car.

No way! Your car?

Yeah, well... it's not in the best state right now.

Oh, did it stop working?

In that case... I'll tell my boyfriend to fix it up for you.

If you want to he can take a look. Assuming it's not completely broken.

Thank you.

Alright, I'll leave you girls alone.

If you need anything, Just tell me, okay?

Later then.

- Two packs of cigarettes. - Four euros.

- Keep the change. - Thank you

Cigarettes!

Who wants cigarettes?

Cigarettes?

No, thank you.

What is it?

Wanna stop for a smoke here?

Alright.

Come.

- Good evening, girls. - Good evening.

Welcome.

What would you like to drink?

- Two beers, please. - Right away.

Cheers!

Exploring the city huh?

Right.

Enjoy!

What a shitty day.

Couldn't even enroll in English.

What's the point?

I don't want to enroll in economics. Couldn't give a crap about it.

Economics my ass.

Yeah, it sucks.

You see what's happening my dear Ilmi?

It's 2007 and we still have to use generators...

Girls...

- Sorry for the inconvenience. - Thanks.

I'll go turn on the generator.

How do you think they reacted?

Enraged.

No other way around it.

Do you think they'll come looking for us?

I don't think they'll accept us back.

Let's hope what we did was worth it.

We'll be ok.

Eat.

Throw me those cigarettes.

Finally, you've come to your senses.

God, my hair looks terrible!

- Look! - They're fine.

We are going by car, right?

- Yeah, why? - Just asked.

Just give me some time to get ready.

- Hurry up. - I'm done.

- C'mon. - Give me one second.

Don't move.

We have two separate types of systems...

Two fundamental systems that are used for economic regulations.

First one: regulation based on planning.

In short, we call it

umm

planned economy.

The second one,

is known as market economy.

The price system...

has three major functions.

The first one,

is to transmit information about the product

and inform us on the state of the market in its entirety.

That's because the price...

Honestly, I didn't understand anything.

We're missing some of the basics, but it's not like we don't know anything.

I know nothing.

What was "speculation" again?

Speculation is...

Speculation is when you do things during a transitional market.

It's rather abstract.

Sure, super abstract!

Very abstract, indeed.

Don't piss me off.

Half the students are dropping out.

- There's no money. - No money, really?

We are literally filled to the brim with money from the United States.

Well, it's not like they're investing that money in education anyways.

First year students are unbearable...

They're the same every year.

Ghost Year.

How are we supposed to pass the exams?

It's simple, you just buy your diploma.

That sucks, fuck it!

What's going on?

The professor for this class is missing.

Let's get out of here.

I'll go talk with the secretary.

What for?

To see what's happening.

Have fun.

I'm going for a smoke. I'll wait for you outside.

Won't take too long.

Don't freak out.

Hello.

Hello.

I'm sorry, where is the professor?

Which professor?

The one we're waiting for at the amphitheater.

We don't have a professor for that subject.

What do you mean, no professor?

There isn't any.

Why put it on the timetable then?

It's required for the exams.

So there are exams about classes we don't even get to take?

Yet another day and already two classes skipped!

What's going on? What happened to your promise from last year?

- Who told you to burst in like that? - Orges, don't yell.

So what will you do about it?

- Where is the rector? - He'll be here soon.

The son of a bitch is still on vacation?

Stop yelling, damn it!

Orges, there's nothing I can do about it. It is what it is.

You don't understand anything.

None and neither do idiots like her.

Who are you talking to you moron?

They don't give a crap about us

What about you storming in like a shithead?

Oh stop it for god's sake.

You don't know anything about this place.

C'mon then, tell me about it!

Both of you out of my office.

Let's go, Flora! Before I go mad.

Flora, do you know this dumbass?

Don't talk too much.

Ah, I see you've already met!

Orges, this is Zoé and Volta. My friends from the dormitory.

Nice to meet you.

Hi!

- So this is your boyfriend? - No, of course not.

He can be pretty hotheaded, don't mind him.

Yeah, I noticed.

- Where are you going? - To meet with Bini.

Who's, Bini?

He's my boyfriend.

Um, did I scare you or something?

I'm not afraid of anything.

Says the gangster riding a moped.

Are you coming, Flora?

Yeah. What about you girls?

We'll be using our car.

- Can I come with you guys? - Of course!

Was coming here by car really necessary?

- Back already? - Yes, I've missed you.

I was waiting for Orges. Where is he anyways?

Screw him.

Volta.

- Bini. - Zoé.

My friends from the student dormitory.

Ok.

Welcome to the "Palace of Dreams".

Our fabulous palace...

Why are you so early, did you skip class?

Not exactly, our professors didn't show up for class again.

- Well, car doesn't look too bad. - Right.

Volkswagen Jetta from the 80's. Sure, it's quite old but still...

If you want to,

we can take it apart and sell the parts.

No, I don't want to sell it. It was my father's.

You'll take another look later, right?

Of course, honey.

Bro, you're always late, even when we have guests.

Go get the beers instead of annoying me.

They're in the box inside, dude. They're warm though.

Is this your place?

No, it's abandoned, so we're using it,

until someone comes to demolish it.

I see.

Wanna see it?

- Yeah. - Sure.

Zoé!

This way.

Where are you guys from?

Burrnik village.

Oh, Burrnik?

They're cousins, honey.

Ah.

So what brought you guys here?

University studies in economics.

Wow!

Future economists, huh?

I'm impressed!

That's great.

Sit down.

Do you smoke?

Yep.

Are you a student?

Nah, I dropped out.

Even if you graduate, you have to find a

different profession to bring food to the table.

It's that bad huh?

Well, it's pretty much the same everywhere else, so...

What do you mean?

He's talking as if he's had several lives,

and has been living here since Tito's time.

Been waiting for independence ever since man.

Yeah, yeah, we've wasted all of our lives,

waiting for the independence to come.

It's especially bad, knowing that a year has 36 months here.

Wait, wait, a short toast first!

Cheers and welcome, to the "Palace of Dreams".

Orges!

Do you like it here, girls?

- Yes. - Really?

Yeah.

Good!

How many for 10?

Two ecstasies.

A Violent riot has taken place this afternoon

around 3 p.m., in front of the Grand Hotel.

Pro-serb activists have burned the Albanian flag,

and by doing so have escalated the situation even further.

United Nations Mission in Kosovo had to intervene to calm down the protesters.

Che Guevara!

Look who's back?

Come here!

- How are you my man? - You old bastard!

How have you been?

You holding on?

Every protest this bastard attends turns into mayhem.

Chaos!

Relax.

What's up guys!

Just got back from the pigsty.

They send their regards.

Hugs an kisses for every single one of you.

Thanks.

We overdid it this time, man.

I ended up behind bars!

Were you expecting me to bust you out?

- They fucked my ass up. - They fucked your face, apparently.

How long did they keep you there?

About three or four hours.

Girls, you wanna come to my room?

Sure.

Flora, you have a TV here?

Yes, gift from Bini.

Ours in the village no longer works.

Wanna watch something?

- Can I? - Sure.

Does Bini's job pay off well?

Selling scrap metal and used parts isn't profitable,

so he has another business on the side.

Sit, Volta.

Your room is so cool!

Coca Cola distribution!

Huh?

Pink Moss.

There's this girl at the end of the corridor.

She brings goods for all of the girls here.

We don't really talk to her though.

Why?

Well, she's a bit of a shady person,

so it's not like we trust her all that much.

How come?

There are rumors that she's having an affair with a married man.

Either way,

people are prejudiced here, regardless of their actions, so...

Who wants more mayo?

This is so good!

- Enjoy your food. - They're so yummy!

Reminds me of mom's cooking back home.

I don't want anymore mayo.

How long has it been since you guys last visited?

It's been ages...

- Got anything good? - I do, listen to this:

Shhhh.

♪ ♫ Adelina Ismaili's Amaneti ♪ ♫

Just because the other professors are absent,

you think you have the right to skip my classes as well?

Who's idea was this?

Tell me.

What will you achieve by doing this?

Hello?

Alright, I'm coming.

He's gone mental.

We'll end up mental like them, if we stay here long enough.

The assignments are really tough.

- Hello. - Hello there.

How have you been?

Good.

You?

Same old, same old.

It's just that my leg,

really hurts when the weather changes...

What's wrong with your leg?

In 1999,

I woke up really angry one morning

and decided that I want to liberate Kosovo.

Together with a friend of mine.

I ended up with this limping leg...

But he wasn't as lucky.

He fell in battle.

What shame mom, we're here to study.

Why don't you understand that?

Don't you think you're exaggerating a bit?

You had no right to run away without talking to us first.

To talk?

We already did.

We discussed this several times and you're well aware of that.

Why are you bringing this up?

Listen, don't even think about coming back.

Your father is going to kill you!

For what?

What was the point of living there? Just so we can get married?

Shut your mouth.

Mom, I'm not a child.

I'm trying to talk to you.

You've tarnished our name. You're the laughing stock of the village.

Mom, listen. We're not doing anything wrong.

We haven't abandoned, nor forgotten about you.

We'll figure something out.

I'll pull through.

Isn't that so, good luck then.

Mom?

Mom?

- What did they say? - Well, what do you expect?

Waiting to slaughter us like sheep, aren't they?

Maybe.

Hey!

Hey!

Wanna come?

We'll watch TV or something?

Alright.

Didn't you have class today?

We did but we only finished one out of four.

That sucks...

What were you doing today?

Not much, really.

It's so boring nowadays.

I miss my beauty salon job...

Really? You worked?

Yes, I was a hair stylist.

What happened?

Didn't work for long though.

The owner had to close it, so I haven't worked ever since.

Nothing else?

Nope.

I had lots of fun working that time.

Understandable, to pass the time and stuff.

It wasn't just that.

I was financially independent, I had my own money...

I was well-off.

Found it.

How do I turn up the volume?

Press here.

It doesn't..

- Try it. - Oh, it works.

♪ ♫ Adelina Ismaili & Elita 5 - Sajzeza ♪ ♫

She's so pretty.

She doesn't take shit from anybody.

Word.

That's how she succeeded.

I wish I could study English.

I can teach you, don't worry.

Flora, It's not the same thing.

What isn't?

I wanted to become a translator.

Translator?

What's so funny?

- Are you for real? - Why?

That time is over.

The ones who graduated took all the jobs and that's it.

I left the village just for this.

Do you miss it?

My village?

No way!

Are you in contact with them?

Sometimes.

It's a bit complicated, Zoé.

My parents don't really understand.

Because you decided to study?

I convinced them about that, so that's not the case but...

They suddenly changed their mind one day.

Because of your situation?

Nah, they weren't aware of my situation.

Because of Bini?

Let's just say I had to make a choice and that's what I did.

The beers are here! The beers are here!

Let's do a cheers, you magnificent people.

Since we're here...

Cheers!

I kinda expected Prishtina to be bigger.

It's not that big of a city, honestly.

It's not like we're stacked up against one another and we're suffocating...

How did you guys fall in love?

Such a dumb question.

Well, Orges and Bini were friends,

I met them in the first year,

we used to be in the same class.

After a while, Bini dropped out and left,

but he simply couldn't forget me.

So it just clicked, huh?

That's right.

Is it "clicking" between you and Orges by the way?

Bini don't start...

Like I care!

...they didn't know what it was.

A headless chicken.

What?

What do you mean "what"?

You're staring at me.

And you're staring back...

- No way José - You are.

Nah, you're staring bro.

Don't interfere!

It was only her, now there's two of you, stop it!

Don't laugh at me.

yuck.

Stop smoking it.

I want to finish it.

You feeling sleepy?

Not at all.

You wanna take a ride with my bike?

Why did you bring me here?

I just thought you'd like railroads.

Have you ever taken the train?

One time,

when we fled to Macedonia.

Were you there for long?

I barely remember.

All I remember is that it was the last time I saw my dad.

Did he die?

No.

He left.

He left for Italy.

Why didn't he take you with him?

Because that's what he decided was best.

Fuck war...

If only I was a grown-up back then...

Hey!

How are you?

I'm doing well...

I'm Zoé.

Besa.

You're the girl everyone calls Pink Moss!

Had my doubts about the name but I like it.

It suits you.

What are you up to?

Now?

Right now I'm doing my underwear.

I'm a third year student.

- First year here. - I know.

So, how's city life treating you?

Different from the countryside, isn't it?

Do I look like a village girl?

Oh, sweetheart,

you'll get used to the city life very fast.

It's cool that we talked.

Yes.

Let's go drink something.

You're free to try anything.

Take this.

See if it fits.

Is it good?

Mhmm.

You like it?

I guess?

- Take it then. - No, I can't.

Take it, c'mon.

Why can't you?

It's too short.

It's the perfect size, honey.

Did your boyfriend buy you this stuff?

What boyfriend? I don't have a boyfriend.

I don't like taking orders from people.

We're supposed to be free and decide what's best for ourselves.

The girls here in the dormitory think that I'm a whore.

Do you really think I give a fuck about their gossip?

They didn't say that.

C'mon, don't be naive. I know you're not like them.

I'd like to tell you something...

Taking something from someone without having the guts to say any word in return,

is what whores do.

Learn not to care,

and you shall become powerful.

Do you work?

Yes, I'm a dancer.

♪ ♫ Adelina Ismaili's Shko në R, S ♪ ♫

Nuk e di a po e sheh çdo kufi e ke kalu

por unë vetë kam faj që kaq gjatë të kam duru.

A je ti, ai gjynah që n'dy gjunj m'u përkule

veç me fol njiherë me mu krenarinë tënde e ule.

Mos u habit me mendu se çdo gjë mirë u bë

unë veç t'thirra me t'pa sonte dalkadale shko n' ëhë...

Mos u habit me mendu se çdo gjë mirë u bë

unë veç t'thirra me't pa sonte dalkadale shko n' rrss...

Unc Gjoka, you really need to come see our place.

Oh drop the "uncle" shit.

Just Gjoka.

Me and Bini sell scrap metal...

We recycle it first.

Will you let me do the talking please?

It's fine.

Yes, I know, Volta told me.

Pay us a visit sometimes.

It'd make us really happy.

We throw parties and stuff.

You two aren't as innocent as you look.

Well, yeah...

Help yourself to beer, cigarettes or whatever you like...

Appreciate it.

During the war time, it used to be winter

so in those cold nights,

since a lit cigarette would be visible at night,

we had to smoke like this

to conceal the ember emitting from our hands as to not be seen from afar.

Because of that,

our hands would end up smelling for weeks.

There you are!

Just took a shower.

What are you up to?

Nothing, just chilling.

Did Flora tell you about the meeting that will be held tomorrow?

No, what meeting?

I'm not sure, some type of announcement or something...

No idea, honestly...

Who knows...

What's on your mind?

It's just awful.

Didn't expect it to be like this.

Nobody did.

Just look at Flora...

She's been here for three years.

And for what?

For what purpose?

The purpose is to get our diplomas, like we planned.

What are we supposed to do with those diplomas?

- Wipe our asses with them? - Zoé.

You know the only reason I came here is because

of you, I couldn't care less about studying.

Even less so about having some worthless diploma.

- So it's my fault? - I didn't say that!

Yes, you did.

That's how you said it.

Hello everyone.

Quiet please.

We're here today to share some information

regarding the absence of certain professors at our university.

The current political and economical turmoil in Kosovo

has greatly contributed to this problem that you're facing.

However, the academic staff has done an analysis on the situation

and has come to the conclusion that the missing lectures will be

substituted ASAP.

Why does it always have to be "your" analysis?

Why don't you ever ask about "our" analysis?

Our analysis,

shows that this whole situation, is a big fuckup on your part.

He's right!

That's what I think.

You've screwed this up.

You end up getting all the money anyways.

What about us?

What's in it for us?

Where's all the money going? We aren't seeing any changes.

This is the situation we're in

so we have to keep our calm and work together in order to solve the issue.

How can we be calm?

How can we be calm with you people?

You don't care for us in the slightest!

We're all alone in this, as we've always been.

- Bravo Loran! - Silence everyone!

You...

You want to keep our mouths shut but we are already dead!

Do you guys miss your village?

I miss it a lot lately.

My mother was forced into marriage without her consent.

That's why I believe she was never truly happy.

I was convinced that I'd end up having the same fate.

Long story short, they kicked me out.

I'm sure they still worry about you.

Not a chance. They don't care about me,

all they care about is what other people think.

They constantly have to satisfy other peoples' appetites first...

Yes, people talk and we can't just forsake our traditions...

Don't you think so?

You chose Bini willingly, correct?

Have you?

Well, yeah.

See, you made that choice all by yourself.

My mother left me once dad died.

I'm not sure which one is more tragic.

We can finally witness that our independence is slowly taking shape.

It is a serious project that seeks to make Kosovo

a much better place to live

by helping it with Euro-Atlantic integration.

But despite that, our citizens still have their doubts.

Unfortunately, many of them still wish to leave.

Overall, there's fear.

Fear of the unknown,

as this could also mean a potential autonomy.

Almost eight years have passed since the end of the war,

and we've been eagerly waiting for independence ever since.

Now that we...

Fuck you and your identity crisis.

The entire international personnel located in Kosovo deserves to burn in hell.

All of them are a bunch of good-for-nothings.

♪ ♫ Adelina & Zanfina Ismaili's - Dy Motra, Një Frajer ♪ ♫

Dhe çdo fjalë e jotja mu më bën

që më egër të luftoj

Unë atë djalë të mjerë

do ta fus shum keq në lojë

Ti e di që s'do të ndalem kurrë

kot për të nonstop mendon

kthjellu pak oj qika e mirë

ai ty s'të meriton.

Ti mendon kështu

por gabim e ke

meshkujt dijnë të duan

sikur edhe ne.

Lumturia është një

djemtë e meritojnë.

Ata kane zemër

edhe na dojnë.

So, did you like it?

Yes,

you're a good dancer.

Sit.

How long have you been doing this?

Not for long.

But it's nice here.

Did you see the Americans?

Look at all this money!

They gave you all of that?

Of course.

You can come dance with me, if you want.

Hey.

You still awake?

- How are you? - Good.

Did you miss me?

Mhmm

I was with Besa.

Who's Besa?

Pink Moss.

Is she cool?

She gave me some clothes.

That's nice of her.

Yeah.

And what did you do?

I spent some time with Orges.

You chase Orges and forget about me huh,

No Honey I won't ever forget you.

I'll be here for you.

What the hell are those wankers doing?

Rehearsing for school theatre?

Be more vocal, c'mon, nobody will take you seriously otherwise!

Who's the protest leader?

Me.

- You? - Yes.

Show me you're angry!

- I am. - You are?

You serious?

Show me you're angry!

FORSAKEN YOUTH

Show me you've had enough.

Show me that you can't take it anymore!

Do it!

WE WANT BASIC NEEDS

Show me!

Go on!

That's all you got?

That's it?

Harder.

C'mon!

We can't...

take it...

- anymore. - Louder!

We can't...

take it...

- anymore! - LOUDER!!!

WE CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

WE CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

WE CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

WE CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE! ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

WE ARE THE YOUTH OF KOSOVO!

WE ARE THE YOUTH OF KOSOVO!

WE ARE THE YOUTH OF KOSOVO! WE ARE THE YOUTH OF KOSOVO!

Umm, do you know how they call us?

The sacrificial generation.

But that's incorrect!

Because that title belongs to our parents.

You see, we are the forsaken generation. Those left behind.

They want us to shut the fuck up!

But that will never happen

because we won't ever shut the fuck up!

Never!

That's it.

Let's go.

Now?

Zoé, I'm leaving. See you later.

Bye.

For us.

Cheers!

♪ ♫ Adelina Ismaili & Elita 5 - Sajzeza ♪ ♫

Sajzez'o, o moj sajlar'o

Sajzezo, moj si flutur'o

hajde' ma jep fjalën, moj e bukur'o

e dogji ç'ai djalë me cigare'o

e dogji ç'ai djalë me cigare'o

Sajzez'o, o moj sajlar'o

Sajzez'o, o moj sajlar'o

o si na e dogje katundin'o

o si na e dogje katundin'o

"Fuck United Nations".

Give me that.

Give me the brush.

Isn't that Loran?

He gave a very daring speech that day.

He's got some guts.

Huh?

Hey

What?

What's with that face?

- What face? - This one.

Why are you smiling from ear to ear?

Orges and I kissed.

Oh, I knew it!

How did you know?

Well, that's how it usually starts.

Like you'd know anything about it.

Tell me about it.

- Zoé. - I want to know.

- Please, tell me! - No, I'm not telling!

There has to be a story behind this...

Well, how was it?

Tell me.

Shut up.

Tell me how it was!

- Are you really in love? - No, of course not.

I think you're in love.

The way you talk, Orges this, Orges that...

- Shut up already. - I will tell Flora as soon as I see her.

Can't wait to tell her!

You're unbelievable...

*In Albanian, if you add 'UN' (United Nations) between 'F' and 'D' you get FUND= END.

They've been waiting for me...

Orges, come here.

WHAT?

Care to explain this funny drawing you did?

Who told you It was me?

You're always causing trouble here, we know it was you.

I didn't paint that

but whoever did has done an amazing job, congratulate them for me.

Fuck you!

Fuck

you!

This is too much!

That's it, you've crossed the line!

- Screw you! - We've had enough!

- You're expelled from now on. - I hate this place!

Get out of here!

Stop it, man!

Don't want to!

Will you stop already?

I don't want to!

I don't 'fucking' want to!

Can't you see how they treat us!?

Fuck!

Fuck!

Shut your dirty mouth!

Enough with your tantrum, shut up!

No, you open your eyes!

Look how we're being treated!

Look!

They had no right to expel me. They're the ones who need to get fired!

Calm down, bro, calm down.

Go join your father.

He's waiting for you.

Don't ever mention that man to me, Bini!

You know my situation with him, don't mention that man again!

Use this opportunity man, he's waiting for you.

You've been there already,

if it didn't work out for you what makes you think it will for me?

It's not the same thing man.

- If you're scared, just say so. - Who's scared, Bini?

Who you calling scared?

Who's scared?

Relax, for god's sake!

Calm down, let's go have a beer.

Don't touch me!

Come on.

Sit here.

Why don't we go party somewhere?

It's friday...

It would take our mind off things.

Looks good on you.

- That's enough. - Wait.

I look terrible.

It's awful...

Well, when I look at you from here, it looks fine.

- Hey - Hey!

This dress...

- Or this one? - Definitely this.

You and Orges are dating!

No...

Don't start with this.

Zoé!

Ok, ok, ok.

Flora!

Don't!

You're heavy...

You ok?

I think I hurt my foot!

Let's get out of here.

Get in.

I had hoped that I wouldn't hear them if I sat in the front,

Instead, they're even louder... Stop smooching!

Hey!

It's either her and Orges or you two, always the same thing!

Orges and me what?

When have we kissed?

Why are you smiling? You and Orges do the same thing.

- Me and Orges barely kiss. - You're the same, both of you!

Knock it off!

What's your problem with Zoé?

Huh?

I don't, you have!

You've gone too far now! Knock it off!

Bini!

Bini, hold your horses, you're overdoing it.

Stop it dude.

There he is!

Lo and behold!

- Cold fries? - Leftovers from yesterday!

Watch it damn it, you're spilling it on my car!

They're barely edible as it is!

You can't shove your snout into it!!

Sheesh!

I need more!

They're cold!

Volta.

Volta.

Zoé.

Zoé

Zoé, it's gonna be ok!

Look at me, look at me!

Everything's fine, simmer down.

Stop!!!

Calm down, Zoé...

Stop, please!

YOUTH IS DYING

Hello?

Hello?

Who is this?

Hello?

When my head is a mess, I have no one to turn to.

Nobody I can call.

Me neither, I don't have any one to call.

Then It's the same for everyone, I suppose.

Indeed.

Why do you think Loran killed himself?

You've never thought about suicide?

I know what you're thinking.

We have to move on.

Don't let your mind wander.

We each have one life to live

so we have to try and keep on living as best we can.

Where were you?

What, you're interrogating me now?

I was worried for you.

Hold on, let me take my earrings off.

I said where were you?

I went out for a drink with Besa. Does that answer your question?

She gave you these clothes?

Yes.

What's with this attitude?

What attitude?

- This new character of yours. - You serious?

Yes, I most certainly am.

- Here's my attitude. - Where'd you get that money?

That's for us...

In case you haven't realized, we can't live without this.

Take that away Zoé.

No, that's my money. Where's yours?

We're stuck here like two broke idiots yet you question me when I bring in money?

Is that dirty money?

You heard me right.

- Are you for real? - Well, are they?

- Do you really think... - Are they?

I'd sell my body for money?

And even if I do, would that be worse than your boyfriend selling drugs?

Zoé...

Tell me.

Tell me...

- Is it worse, I ask you? - You're not answering.

Neither are you.

No, you need to answer.

Is it dirty money?

What?

- Do you want to go back to the village? - I wasn't talking about that.

Let's return to the village and convince them we're innocent.

Let's go back and convince them we aren't whores...

- Come on, let's go back. - Zip it.

You have to take responsibility for your mistakes!

Nothing's going right for us.

I'm exhausted.

What happened?

Too many things...

Hey!

Someone hurt you?

No, not in particular...

It's just the city, it kinda eats you up.

I have no idea what I'm talking about, my head is a mess.

Volta.

If there's anything I can help you with, just tell me.

I don't know...

I don't even know what I need anymore.

A friend of mine used to say:

"In this life

It is more difficult to defend your decisions than it is to take them."

- You alright? - Yes.

- How are you? - We're good.

- So, what are you two doing? - We're playing!

Let's dance!

ZOE BAD GIRL

Stop doing that.

Can you stop?

Zoé's here.

Where were you last night?

Did you see the state you were in?

- So what? - What's with this hair?

- What's with the pink highlight? - Volta, relax, it's just a highlight!

Would you also like to be called Pink Moss while you're at it?

Why are you so fixated on that girl, tell me!

You're the one fixated on that girl!

You're constantly going out with her and spending time together!

Why is she so important to you, speak up?

Why?

- Volta, are you being jealous or what? - Who's jealous?

I care about you, because we're family.

How can you accuse me of being jealous?

How?

What do you want?

Tell me, what are you doing with that damn girl?

Perhaps you've found yourself a married guy too, huh?

Tell me!

- You want me to tell you? - Yes, talk!

Want me to tell you, huh?

How can I tell you? I can never tell you anything!

You always react this way.

I can never talk to you about anything!

Don't you know we're a family! A family!

- Fuck your family, enough of that! - How can you say that?

I am responsible for you, I want to protect you!

Zoé!

I want to protect you, please.

You don't have to look after me anymore!

I am responsible for myself, I don't need protection from anybody!

And since we can't go back

you better start doing something with your life

as for me, just leave me alone!

Zoé you don't have to resort to this shit...

- And who's doing that? - You are.

You've changed, I barely recognize you.

Of course I've changed! I'm not 7 anymore!

Would you like to play the victim again, since you're so used to that?

You always victimize yourself!

You always act tough in front of the others

when in fact you're the one who's scared.

So that's what you think of me, huh?

That I'm scared?

That I'm afraid?

I will always be there for you.

I will even die for you.

Does that make me scared?

Well, does it?

I don't want you to imagine things like that.

No one has to die for anybody.

That's not love.

Zoé,

whatever you do,

do it for yourself only and not for the others.

It is more difficult to defend your decisions,

than it is to take them.

I want you to know that I'm not abandoning you...

And don't you forget

all of our memories, that we've had together

when we were children, back in the village.

Maybe that was our only happiness.

So...

So can we blame ourselves for having dreamt of something better?

♪ ♫ Elina Duni Quartet's Kur Te Kujtosh ♪ ♫

Dhe kur të kujtosh shtëpinë e vjetër

miqtë e humbur dhe miqtë e vdekur,

kur të kujtosh pyjet e gjelbër

dhe rrugët, rrugicat e fëminisë,

Dhe kur të kujtosh shtëpinë e vjetër

miqtë e humbur dhe miqtë e vdekur,

kur të kujtosh pyjet e gjelbër

dhe rrugët, rrugicat e fëminisë,

ndërmend do më sjellësh edhe mua

të huaj, të huaj, të huaj

si një statujë që i theve krahun

egërsisht duke e përqafuar!

Dhe kur të kujtosh shtëpinë e vjetër

miqtë e humbur dhe miqtë e vdekur...

English translation by: excerpt@kg