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[gentle Asian pop music playing]

[Pati] Thank you.

- Who's having chicken? - I am.

I'm pretty sure this is it, and this is the beef.

Uh, chopsticks, or do you eat like normal people?

We'll have some forks, please.

Yeah, sure. What are you doing?

- Go, out the back. - What?

[man] Go, go.

[customer] Whatever happened to those forks? Hello?

[speaking Vietnamese]

[door bell jingles]

- Hello. - Hello.

- Is the owner around here today? - Uh... Yes.

We're here for a health inspection.

[ethereal music playing]

PATI

[ethereal music fades]

[men speaking Vietnamese]

- What's good? - Health code.

- Another health inspection? - [man] Yeah. Bandits.

So, does it take long, typically?

It depends what they want from us.

- Can I take it for a ride? - What?

Come on, I'll go cruise around the streets for a little while on your bike.

- You know how? - Pigs don't fly, do they?

- [chuckles] - Sure I do.

- Give me the gloves. - There you go.

- So, tell me what I have to do first. - Alright.

Start with the kickstand.

[Pati] Okay, kickstand.

Turn on the ignition.

[Pati chuckles]

- [Adam] Press on the brakes. - [Pati] Yeah.

Okay, now with the right hand, slowly... Easy, don't rush.

- [Pati] Whoa. Oh, shit. - Yes.

- [Pati screams] - That's right. Not so hard on the brakes!

- Pati! Hey! Wait! Hey! - [Pati gasps]

- Hey, watch where you're going! - [Adam] Slow down!

Wait!

[melodic contemplative music playing]

[melodic contemplative music fades]

[Majka] A hug for Mom?

Have a good day. [kisses loudly] Off you go, bye!

- [car engine starts] - [Majka chuckles]

[contemplative music playing]

[Majka] Okay.

[car door shuts]

Let me tell you...

- You've got a nice scooter. - [Adam] Mm-hm.

This can't be here.

Thank you. I'll move it.

- Good day. - Goodbye.

[man chuckles]

Break's over! Get back to work!

Hm.

Krystian?

- Yeah. - Would you take a lunch break?

Yeah, why not? Yeah.

- [jazzy lounge music playing] - [door opens and closes]

[Krystian] Wow.

Uh, I should get changed.

So, any luck with work?

Did you get any job offers?

Uh, no, not yet.

- I'll... - Hm.

I'll finish painting your house and if no one calls,

I'm going back to Poland.

But you know you can stay here and look for work. Yeah?

I have some friends, I can ask around.

- Yeah, really? - Yeah, sure.

That would be nice. Thanks.

You have some family?

No, only a girlfriend.

[chuckles]

So, how did you get to know each other?

Uh... [sighs] It's a long story. We've...

We've known each other since childhood.

And later,

we worked together... in a pub.

That's how my husband and I met as well.

- Yeah? Really? - Mm-hm.

- Oh. - Yeah.

And, um, where is he now?

Uh... [scoffs] He is in Denmark.

And he has two small children

with his new partner.

Hm. Sorry.

Mm. So...

let's eat.

Any children?

- Hm? - Children?

- No. No. No. - No?

[quiet dramatic music playing]

[cell phone ringing and vibrating]

[music fades]

- Hello? - [Pati] What's up? How're you doing?

Oh, hey. I'm all good.

Finishing one job, then Edi's gonna get me another one.

So it's cool. And how are you? What's up?

Fine. I got a job too, you know. Guess where.

Really? Doing what?

Cooking rice at a Chinese joint?

[chuckling] You're pretty fucking close, actually.

Vietnamese. I'm not allowed in the kitchen yet, so I'm still serving.

For real? [chuckling]

Guess who I saw today.

No idea. Who?

Majka.

Did you know she has a kid?

[ethereal music playing]

Uh... damn. Uh, the connection's bad.

I'll have to call you back later. I'm still getting stuff to do.

The connection isn't good so I'm losing you, so I'll catch you later, okay?

Yeah, okay.

Take care out there.

I will. It was nice of you to call. We'll talk later.

- Yeah, bye-bye. - Bye.

Alright.

[ethereal music playing]

- Hey, hoes! I brought home some food. - [ethereal music stops]

Mariola?

[knocking]

Lena?

- Oh, hi. - Hi.

I've got some soup from the Vietnamese joint? You want some?

Yeah, sure.

What have you been up to today?

Um... I was at church.

Isn't that supposed to be a Sunday thing?

At a group meeting, they're renting the space.

Mariola, wait.

A group at church? Gonna need more than that.

Let me give you a fork, it'll be easier.

Thank you.

Like, me, I could tell you about my whole day.

What I did at work, the name of the dog this soup's made of, everything.

Seriously, you stopped eating?

Come on, it's fresh chicken, don't be an idiot? Eat.

Hm.

Well? So tell me then. What sort of group?

Support.

Support for what?

Well...

If you've got a problem:

- alcohol, drugs, gambling. - Hm.

So, what's your problem then?

Gambling.

Ooh, Mariola.

Was it a big amount?

[chuckles]

Five-year sentence worth.

- [door opens] - [gasps faintly]

[chuckles faintly]

- Hi. - Oh, hi.

Do you know where Mariola went to blow her cash?

Casino.

[chuckling] Want some soup?

No, I'm going to my labor class.

Where?

That woman Alina is making me, but it's the last one

'cause my parole's nearly over.

Hm. Are you going with your boyfriend?

I don't have a boyfriend.

[Pati] Hm.

Then I'll go with you. [chuckles]

It's not like it's interesting.

Do you think I've got interesting stuff to do?

Go change, I'm coming with you.

Let's go get some fucking action, bitch.

[both chuckle]

I've got to admit, I am fucking impressed, Mariola.

I won't leave you alone now because you have to tell me,

Did you, like, take the chips and be like, "Mr. Dealer, all on seven, blue"?

I'm not telling.

The pelvic area runs all the way up from the vaginal vestibule

and then to the anus, hm?

Okay, here we have the perineal body,

and this is the spot we massage.

Partners, you should be massaging it like this.

Please remember to wash your hands first though.

And then we want to use a more circular action.

- Upwards with breathing in. - [lively pop music playing]

Upwards, and then to the neutral position.

Yes.

It is very important not to press the ball with your belly.

Breathe.

There are two other options you can do as well.

First option is that you lie down on the mat and stretch really hard.

- And what do the partners do, of course? - Massage.

[chuckles]

- [pop music stops] - Mmm.

So, your parole is almost over, right?

Mm-hm. Mm-hm.

So, where'd it go wrong for you, little angel?

I used to clean this house.

- Rich assholes. - Yeah?

And some guy was gonna come by for the keys to pick them up.

To copy them, and then come back, you know what I mean?

So I could do that robbery?

But neither of us realize that they had CCTV at the house,

so it all blew up in our faces.

We got caught.

Yeah, me and the keys guy.

I'll guess, but I'm so sure my gut's gonna be right,

that the mastermind, your sister got away with it.

- That's none of your business, Pati. - Lena...

You've gotta realize that I've got a sister about your age,

and if I had stupid ideas, I wouldn't get her involved in them, you understand?

Don't judge people, Pati, because you're no angel yourself.

Damn, I got fucking ketchup all over me!

Oh, you deserve that.

Next time, you gotta loosen your pelvis more.

Actually, first, find someone to massage your fucking crotch.

I've done stuff in my life, but that's not something I'm signing up for.

[Lena chuckles]

[Alma clears her throat]

- Krystian? - Yeah?

You can use the bathroom after work.

It's not a problem?

- [chuckling] No, of course not. - Yeah?

- Okay. - There are towels on the self,

- if you need, okay? - Okay.

- Clear towels. - Oh, okay.

- Thank you very much. - [Alma chuckles]

[speaking Vietnamese with woman]

[alert on cell phone]

[woman continues chattering in Vietnamese]

[chatter stops]

EMPLOYMENT CENTER: APPLICATION ACCEPTED

[Pati] Finally.

Have you thought about the facility?

Mm-hm. I have.

I'm not into it.

You know you'll have to move out of the apartment soon.

Yeah, I remember, two weeks.

Krystian's back soon, so we'll rent an apartment.

Mm.

Maybe keep in touch in case you need us.

We offer lots of professional courses, including English classes.

You could likely use a refresh,

especially since your siblings are speaking English over in Canada.

[chuckles]

Refresher?

You have a really funny sense of humor. Nice one.

[chuckles]

You can start from scratch. It's never too late to learn a new language.

Here's the email and phone for your sister.

[contemplative music playing]

You'll do what you want with it.

You keep bothering me about this.

Family relations are very important.

They help prevent criminal relapse, statistics never leave doubt.

But has it crossed your mind that maybe they don't want to have a sister

like me in their life?

With a scorpion on my neck.

A felon, waiting on tables, living in the projects.

They have a different and better life.

Natalia was very happy when I contacted them.

And she asked me to pass on her details to you.

[contemplative music continues]

[music fades]

[Sylwia] Hey, Pati!

I hear you went with my sis to her class.

Yeah.

Are you looking for a ho? You've got the wrong address.

[chuckling] Fuck, a ho? You totally fucking lost it, huh?

No idea what you got up to in prison. Stay the fuck away from her.

And don't mess with her head, is that clear?

Right now, you're the one brainwashing her.

You stay the fuck away from her, you hear me?

And if I hear you're running your mouth, I'll fuck you up!

Yo, Pati!

You better watch your back!

What are you staring at? Get in the car.

NATALIA RULEWSKA

[approaching footsteps]

Pati, could you help us?

Yeah.

Jesus Christ, Mariola,

if something's burning, put it out, don't just stand there!

[pan hissing]

[sighs]

How the fuck did you guys survive this long?

What were you guys trying to make?

[Lena & Mariola] Pancakes.

With this?

You wanted to make pancakes out of this?

Get rid of it. Got any soda water?

Okay, what have we got?

- What kind of flour is this? - Potato starch.

Pati, we don't have any soda water.

[Pati sighs]

[distant siren blaring]

Will you tell me who the dad is?

You don't know him.

Thank God I don't.

At least I know it's not that asshole, Sztaba, or that other man.

- Mm, are you nuts? - Who, then?

Hm, some kid.

We hooked up at my previous job.

And what?

Probably saw the belly and fucking ran.

No.

Told him to leave me alone.

Can I have one?

A cigarette? [scoffs faintly]

After breastfeeding you can have one.

[voice wavering] Some days I wish I miscarried.

[sobbing]

Hey, it's okay.

[contemplative music playing]

I won't be able to bring it up, anyway.

Don't say that.

Don't you ever say that.

You'll be wonder.

[contemplative music fades]

[Krystian yawns]

[electrical humming]

[cell phone ringing]

Hello?

Hello?

[Edi] Hey there, stranger. Thought you might've got lost somewhere or left.

No, I've been waiting for your call.

Yeah, right, well, I've got a job for you.

Get down here to the factory, ASAP.

Oh, perfect. Thank you. That's great.

- I'll be right over, okay? - Great.

What's up, Kris?

- Hey! - All good.

I'm okay but I need a job.

[groans] Fuck. It's tough. Not a lot to do.

- No. - But you'll bounce back quickly.

- What do you got? - You lay tiles?

Yeah, I'm good.

- Okay, you'll get them at this address. - Where is this?

The guy pays 300 up front, plus gas.

That's out of Stockholm? Can't they just send it to us?

Oh, I don't know, Kris.

Maybe he had to wait six months for the Italians to stove those gems

and he doesn't want some asshole courier to smash them in his fucking truck.

What's the problem? It's 300 krona.

- No, everything sounds cool to me. - Here.

- All yours. - Alright, thanks.

Hey, do you have their phone?

Why do you need their phone? Be there at noon, don't be late.

- Copy. Thanks a lot. - It's a new client.

- And he doesn't seem to be cheap, right? - Great, thanks! I'll be in touch.

Veggie noodles?

I've got veggie noodles.

[whistling]

Who ordered veggie noodles?

My soup is exactly the same price as it was last year,

and every single month you are asking me for more money, Mirek.

There are five new inspectors at the department.

Everyone wants a cut.

I don't get any more out of it, believe me.

Here you are.

- Thanks. - Enjoy, guys.

Chef, you probably could use me in the kitchen.

I could make those noodles of yours in, like, three seconds.

No, I don't need you right now. Those guys are doing fine.

I got no money.

And that hustler, who was that guy?

You know about health inspection?

They were here the other day.

Do you know when they'll come again?

How would I know that?

- Well, that man knows. - Hm.

And who were the guys in the car?

All bandits!

All of them, bandits. This one, that one, bandits.

Not good.

[quiet ominous music playing]

[ominous music swelling]

- [music stops] - [man grunting]

- Sylwia send you? - [groaning] No!

[groaning] Why are you fucking following me?

[weakly] I'm... I'm waiting for Lena.

What for?

She's my girlfriend.

[man groaning]

[man groans and coughs]

- Ouch! - [man continues coughing]

Come on, come on.

[man groaning]

So why creep up like a perv?

[sniffs] She's not answering her phone.

Why don't you go to her place?

I don't know which one it is.

Her sister told me the kid ain't mine, and I should fuck right off.

I wanted to hear it from Lena.

[sighs] Shit.

Alright.

Write down your number.

You hurt my arm, man!

- I'm sorry. - All good.

Here.

Okay, here's what we'll do.

I'll go to the apartment and see if she's there.

If she is, I'll talk to her and let you know, okay?

[man] Mm-hm.

Just wait here.

Aww. [chuckles]

- The bride's here. - [chuckling]

- Partying again. - [chuckling]

We're celebrating.

- My sister's parole is over today. - My freedom.

[Pati] Congrats.

[all chuckling]

What do you say? Wanna have a shot with us?

Maybe later. Lena, can I steal you for a second?

I need to talk to you in private.

No, Lena, sit down.

Talk right here. All in the family, right?

You call this freedom, if your sister won't let you talk?

Come on, don't be a child.

You know a lot about children, right? [snickers]

She didn't tell you what she was in jail for?

Shut your mouth, bitch.

She told you she stole a car, right?

Did she mention a baby was asleep in the back and she drove into a--

- [grunts] - [tense music playing]

Fuck! Bitch!

Fucking killer!

Fuck you, bitch! You're a baby killer!

- Did you forget, Pati?! Did you forget?! - Hey!

- Quiet! - [Sylwia] Did you forget?!

[man] Calm down!

[tense music becomes quiet]

[Sylwia panting]

Fucking bitch! Is it broken?

- No, it's fine. It's fine. - Fuck!

[Sztaba] It's okay. Let's go.

- I'll kill her! I'll fucking kill her! - [men shouting]

- Come on now! - Sylwia, calm down!

- Stop! Sylwia, stop! Calm down! - Fucking let go of me! Fuck off!

[tense music fades]

So, you're saying you slipped and hit yourself against the edge of the table?

Sure.

[officer] Hm.

- The neighbors heard you screaming. - What's so shocking?

If you knocked into the fucking table like I did, wouldn't you scream?

It was a lot of screaming, not one.

Uh, yeah, because I got scared and screamed a lot.

Yeah.

Hm. Who drank all that booze?

Who? Me.

That's why I tripped over my legs.

We'll check that with a breathalyzer.

Go get one from the car.

[pop music playing]

[car approaching]

Are you from Edi?

Yeah.

You can load.

[Krystian] Yeah?

Ah, okay.

[quiet dramatic music playing]

Thanks.

[music fades]

[car approaching]

- [man] Hey, fuck off! - [metallic click]

- Hey! - [gunfire]

- [man groans] - Hey, hey! Fuck you!

- [gunfire continues] - [tense dramatic music playing]

[glass shattering]

[gunfire continues]

Go, go, go, go! Go!

[gunfire continues]

[man] Hey! Stop!

Stop the car!

[tense dramatic music continues]

[dramatic music becomes quiet]

[dramatic music fades]

[whispering] Assholes.

[yawns]

Why didn't you tell the truth about your time?

Well, because you have to create some suspense, you know?

- So, this is funny to you? - [Pati sighs]

What the fuck do you want from me? Hm.

Wasn't it you who said not to judge others, especially if you're no saint?

Except I didn't kill anyone.

[Mariola] Lena.

[quiet dramatic music playing]

Just wait and see, my dear.

What do you mean?

Don't you worry.

Because your sister is going to make sure nothing goes past you.

She does what she wants with you. You can't take a fucking step without her.

- What bullshit. - Yeah?

Well, tell me.

That guy you have the baby with,

wasn't it Sylwia who told him

that you guys were over?

- How'd you know? - Because he hangs around here every day.

He wants you to speak to him.

To have it come from you.

The boy deserves that, right?

[quiet dramatic music continues]

- [door opens and slams shut] - [music stops]

Mm. Go have a good time. Bye. Bye.

Pati?

- Oh, Majka, hello. - [Majka] Hey.

Mmm. Fuck, you're, like, rich now?

[chuckles]

Uh, you live in Silesia, don't you?

Yeah, I did live there for a few years, and now we're back,

you know what I mean?

It's nice being in town again.

Who's "we"?

- Oh, yeah, Krystian and I. - Ah.

I mean, he's not here at this very moment, 'cause he's on a work trip in Sweden.

Good to hear.

Yeah.

Maciek, go, go.

That one, carrying the big violin bag, that's your kid there?

Yes, Maciek. It's a cello.

Right. Cello, sure.

Good-looking boy.

I know, right?

Looks like his dad.

[quiet dramatic music playing]

[knocking]

- [Pati clears her throat] - [lock clicking]

[quiet dramatic music stops]

Can I come in?

[distant dog barking]

Thanks.

So you knew that... that...

You knew that he was his son?

[breathing deeply]

Everyone knows.

[voice wavering] Why'd nobody tell me about it?

[breathing deeply]

Pati...

I think stuff like that should be learned first-hand.

- [sobbing quietly] - [gentle melodic music playing]

[music continues]

KRYSTIAN

[gentle melodic music continues]

[gentle melodic music fades]

[quiet dramatic music playing]

[engine shuts off]

[rain tapping on car]

[camera shutter click sound]

[quiet dramatic music fades]

[lock clicking]

Hello?

[sighs]

[cell phone ringing]

[hard hit]

- [ringing continues] - [quiet dramatic music playing]

[ringing continues]

[moody contemplative music playing]