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a Bézé film in cooproduction with Bunker Film+

supported by Kosovo Cinematography Center and Albanian Cinematography Center

Hey gorgeous

Are you a boy or a girl?

Look what I’ve got for you

You want more?

Do you have a light?

I'm afraid you'll have to do it this way, Sir

You seem like a dog whisperer

How come?

I saw you playing with that dog over there

My youngest would also find dogs, cats, all sorts of animals

and would spend the whole day playing with them

I haven’t seen you here before

This is my first time here

And you, Sir? Who do you have here... I mean... who is missing...

Don't worry, I know what you mean

My two sons

My brother and his sons

Six people

- How are you, Uncle Musa? - So so

- Have some tea - No, I'm alright

- It's nice and hot - No I can't

How are you?

Alright

Are you cold?

A little, I guess

Uncle Musa, Bekim is my fiancé

Congratulations

Thank you

May you be blessed with kids

Best wishes

Thank you

Hell of a man

Listen to me now

Once you are married, fill your house with kids

You can never have too many

Don’t be like today's youth, worrying if you can afford it or not

When it comes to kids

Make as many as you can

Do you know if they’re near?

They said they should be here in an hour

I heard they’re bringing one hundred today

No, no, 92

Come now, everybody. They’ve arrived

Make some room. Move aside

Move your cars

You, move!

This way. Move on

Come

Move to the side

Make way for the truck

Look at me

Get out of the tent. You shouldn't be in the tent

How many are you missing?

My fiancée's parents are missing

Sorry, why were there so many children's bones?

What?

Weren’t they children?

No, this is how they bring them

They're never complete

Sometimes it's just an arm or just a leg

Sometimes it's the skull

What, the family ends up burying only half the bones?

What can you do?

Hopefully your fiancée finds her own

Hopefully

Any news from them?

No

When are they supposed to let you know?

Well, if they don't inform me within a couple of months

It means they haven't found them this time either

Let's see

I really envy my sister being abroad

Why?

She only cares about her own ass

While I deal with everything on my own

She looks after her kids, her husband - that's it

After these gatherings, I'm completely useless

I'm totally drained

I can't concentrate on work or anything else

I don't want to pass this feeling onto you

I want to look forward from now on

We'll get married and have kids

I don't want my kids to grow feeling they're waiting for someone

they have never met and will never see

My sweetheart

- Have a look! - Uh-uh

- It’s Arben - What's he saying?

He has sent some kitchen designs

Any good?

Not bad

I mean... I don't know

Give it here!

You drive! Give it to me

Easy! Where do you think you’re going?

- Don’t get mad - That brat

He's saying the first models can be done at once

It's a month's wait for the others

- Let me see! - They look OK

We'll see them at the bar. Drive now!

- Hey - Long time no see

When have you arrived?

How are you?

- Wow, what a surprise! - How are things?

- Didn’t expect to see me, huh? - Not at all

You're looking great. How are you?

You’re not introducing me to your friend?

We'll introduce ourselves. Hi, I'm Anita

- I'm Nol. Pleased to meet you - Likewise

Come on, let’s have a beer

I don't think we can, we wanted to...

Are you kidding me? We haven’t seen each other for two years

It’s OK with me

OK then

What do you want to do? You want to go or...

Should I go?

No, I just thought you wanted to leave

- I'll leave, no problem - No, no, have a seat

Bekim, come

Alright?

You've done a great job with the place

We had a makeover. It got a bit dull

What are you drinking?

- Beer - Oh no, no

Dren, change it. Bring three house beers

You’ve finally brewed your own?

- Yeah - No kidding?

Well done. You did it, at last

- Is it any good? - You'll see now

Dren, bring us some mezze

- What brings you back? - Some things to take care of

- When did you arrive? - A couple of days ago

Your passport must have expired

Something personal

OK

Not that I want to hide anything, it's just not the right moment

It’s cool

Don't tell us you came looking for a wife or your inheritance

Where do you live?

In France

Oh great

- For how long now? - A couple of years

Great, what do you do there...

except drink wine?

I eat cheese

Seriously, what do you do there?

- Music - Really?

I recognize you now

I read a lot about you

Why didn’t you tell me you know him?

I don’t know, it never came up

We were war buddies

But Bekim didn't fight

True, but we were in hiding together

He was the landlady’s son, I was the student lodger

He still is the landlady’s son

Ah, the eternal Sadie. Does she still wrap you in cotton wool?

Mm, the beer

Stop it now, you’re embarrassing me

- Don't worry, it's cute - Stop it

You’re sweet

- Do you want to hear a story? - Yes, yes

Enough already, Nol!

- You don’t want me to go on? - No

OK then, let's go

No man, I haven't touched it in two years

Two years! All the more reason to play

- Nah, not this one - Yes, yes

Wait

That’s it

Anita!

Anita!

Don’t come in

Open the door!

Hold on a minute, Mom

Open the door

- Why did you come in? - What were you doing?

Why did you leave work so early?

What's this smell?

You touched my perfume. You know I hate it when you touch my stuff

- Aw, great stuff! - Good or bad, they're mine

Your dress and perfume are more important than me

- Why are you shouting? - If you caught Arjeta wearing it...

you'd probably let her have it

- Do you want the dress? - No... it's stupid

This is my wedding dress. It means a lot to me

I'd rather you didn't damage it

Are you planning to wear it again?

It won't fit you anyway

Shut up and take it off

I can’t, it's tangled

Careful, it might snap. Wait... let me do it for you

Careful with the button

- Let me remove your lipstick - I'll remove it myself

I was just about to call you

Sorry, I got held up at work

- How are you? - Fine and you?

I’ll take it in a bit here

Look, Zana

Have a look in the mirror

I want a really tight fit

I’ll do a tight fit, don’t worry. Any way you want it

Otherwise, it looks gorgeous. I love it so much

- You’ve done a great job - A genuine vintage look

Exactly how I wanted it. Not too flashy…

And it looks really great on you

- Really? - Cross my heart

Listen, I’ve got an idea for the collar

Why don't we add some crystals?

- On the collar? - Yes, it will look beautiful

I don't know, I love the way it looks now

It's plain... so nice

It looks good on you and you like it

but this will make it look trendier

I don’t know, Zana. I'm afraid it might look too busy

You know I prefer it plain?

- I know you do - But, I prefer to leave it like this

You know what?

I will add the crystals...

and when you come for dinner on Saturday

you try the dress first and then decide

What dinner on Saturday?

- Didn't Bekim tell you? - No, he didn't mention it

Typical! Do you know of my aunt who lives in the States?

Yeah

She wants to meet you and congratulate you on your marriage

since she can’t come to the wedding

She wants to congratulate me before the wedding?

But you’ve set the date and it’s not a big deal

if she congratulates you two weeks in advance

- You know what? - Tell me

Keep an option...

to remove the stones, as I will probably go without them

Just be careful not to leave any marks

Of course not. This fabric is very sensitive

Very well then

What about the kitchen? Have you decided already?

No, we didn't order it yet

You’re moving into a new apartment

It might take you years before you settle in completely

We were about to choose a design the other day

But we ran into Nol and didn't get a chance to decide

Which Nol?

Nol, the musician who used to rent a room at your house

- When did he return? - A few days ago, he said

- How long is he staying? - I don’t know, I didn't ask

When Bekim hangs out with Nol

He drinks and gets in all sorts of trouble

Why the hell did he return?

It's not a big deal if they had a boozy night

We get drunk sometimes, too. Nothing bad happens to us

We have a blast

Hey, what's up guys?

Not much

- Bekim - Huh?

Where's your phone?

Don't know. Why?

I called you so many times, you're not answering

Ah, I forgot it's on silent. Was it urgent?

No, it's just that we didn't decide on the kitchen design yet

- The guy was expecting us - Ah shit, the kitchen!

Nol, how are you?

Fine

Did something happen?

Why?

Something must have happened

Nothing happened

If you don't want to say that's another matter

but it feels as if somebody just died

Bekim, please!

Say something, this is freaking me out!

I'll tell you later

Not later - tell her now!

Why later?

What?

Tell her now!

He broke up with his girlfriend

I didn't break up with my girlfriend

I broke up with the love of my life. It's not the same thing

Why did you break up?

- Or maybe it's not the right moment to ask - It's not...

Remember Romeo and Juliette?

Impossible love

Why, is Juliette a Serb?

What is it?

I'm not feeling well

- Look at me! What's wrong? - Fuck

Bring me a glass of water!

What's happening with you?

Don't touch me!

Hurry up, Liki!

Sorry

Nol

Sit up and down it!

- No, he shouldn't! - Stay away

Sit up and down it. You'll feel better in no time

I don't know the details of your break up

and I don't want to know

It's actually not important at all

What matters is that you love each other

Fight for her, man!

Since you say it's true love

Go after her

No one can resist love

You will see that she will leave everything and come after you

I guarantee it

What if the feeling is not mutual?

How can you tell without trying?

When it comes to love

You must drop everything else

To love

To love

I'm glad you're saying this

It's such a fucked up situation

You have no idea

But I agree I must fight for it till the end

Of course

Huh Bekim, what do you think?

Ah no, I don't know

"I don't know" is not an answer

Yes, Nol, yes. Fight for it

Fight till the very end

Romeo must know that I cannot live alone

Romeo

I must tell you a joke, too

Go on

I don't know if I can tell it right

It's a bit stupid. Don't mind me

Don't worry, we will laugh anyway

Let me catch my breath

See, it's already funny

A husband and wife were doing it

And the husband was really into it

"Oh honey, oh baby, oh sweetheart..."

"Turn around, I want to take you from behind"

Just as he's about to take her from behind, she says:

"As if you nailed it from the front and now you want the behind, too"

It reminds you of Bekim, huh?

No

No, not really

Oh dear God

We'd better go, before I nail it myself

Come on then, let's go

- Where are you going? - We're leaving

- Stay a bit longer - No, it's enough

Let's have another drink

No, let's go.

If I could get up

Sit down. She needs a few more drinks

Let's go. Stand up

Let me finish my drink. Where do you want to go?

You care only about yourself

But it was your idea to leave

It was not my idea. Get up and get us another round

I cannot get up

How were you planning to go home then?

Get us another round, don't be a dickhead

Why?

Why "why"?

Why do you insist on going home?

Please

- I beg you - Get off!

I will do anything you want

Bekim, stop the car, please

Bekim!

She's about to throw up

Stop the car!

I can't. Let me find a spot first

She found a spot

Are you alright?

I feel much better

Fuck, if I could feel better, too

Stick your fingers in and vomit

Yeah great, turn my car into a vomitorium

I meant, once he gets home

There's a lump in my stomach, it's killing me

It will be alright, Nol. Don't worry

If it's true love, you will get back together

But in case it's not, fuck it

You'll find someone, who appreciates you

And who will fight for you, against the entire world, if necessary

Will you shut up already!

Alright!

I hear you shushing right here

What's got into you?

Say what you have to say

I have nothing to say

I feel you staring, analyzing me the whole time

Can you tell me what's got into you?

Staring, staring, staring

What am I supposed to do, according to you?

You must leave me alone and not stare at me non-stop

Look at her, still staring

Stop the car!

Why?

Pull over at once!

No, I won't

- I want to get out - I will take you home

I will go by myself. Pull over!

No, I won't

Don't touch me

Let me go

Let me drive you home

Go away, I'll walk by myself

It's too far

I know how far it is

- I said go away - Wait, listen

Leave me, I want to go by myself

You can't even stand straight

Let me drive you

Don't touch me!

I got out of the car to get away from you

- You can't get away - Watch me!

I'll follow behind to make sure you get home safe

And then you don't have to see me ever again

What are you doing?

Huh?

Are you doing this to spite me?

You're free to go

You're fucking with my mind

But you're not to blame. This is all my fault

Why should I care if you stay here or not

Do whatever the hell you want

Don’t you worry sweetheart. One door shuts, another three open

Cheers now, to my three future boyfriends

Right... not bad at all

Doesn't the saying go: "one shuts, another one opens"?

Three open, sweetie: door one, the boy is very handsome

But he’s full of himself, selfish and won’t satisfy you

But anyway you’ve gone out with him just to spite your ex

So the result is - zero

- And then? - Then comes the second one

The second one is... nice

He’s uglier than the first, but he's a wizard in bed

Oh how I miss it...

You mean Sokol, right?

I completely forgot about Sokol, wherever he is

I'm not talking about me, I mean in general

Not Sokol, but Krenar

Oh, excuse me!

I want to go straight to the second one

You cannot do that without going through with the first

The second one won’t call you, even if you're dying to go out with him...

Ooh, the motherfucker!

And after that, separation grief hits you

You don't know if you’re crying over the ex, or the first, or the second...

...or all of them together, or some uncle. Is anyone you know sick?

I know this story all too well

- Me too - Me too

I know, my sweetie

By the way, there’s a guy over there checking you out big time

Someone is watching me?

Look to your right... your 2 o’clock

Easy now!

You’re embarrassing me

Not so fast, damn you

Is he behind that girl?

Yes and he keeps looking at you

Pretend we're talking

Be discreet... oh God

- Nah - What, is he ugly?

He’s not my type

- Whoa! - What happened?

My God!

Look over at the bar

Not that fast. Turn slowly, like this...

Hey, he’s coming, he’s coming

You have a future together... he’s jug-eared!

He's not. Why are you saying that?

All your exes were jug-eared

Bite me... eat shit

You’ve got a future with him. I can see you together

It's the story of your life... Jug Ears

Name one

- Dardan had jug ears - OK, Dardan

Carlos

I don't care, he was fit

What about Mili, Mommy's boy?

Mili was Mr. Jug Ears

- Excuse me, ladies - Yes?

These are on the house

Thanks to "the house"

Who is "the house" in this case?

- The House is that guy - The one with the green eyes?

That’s him

The jug-eared one?

That's how we call him, too

Can you tell me...

Which one is Pea? Which one is Nut?

- I don't know - Guess

Can I eenie, meenie, miny, moe it?

Yes, you can

Can you hear me? Eenie, meenie?

OK, you can

Eenie, meenie...

This one is Pea... this one is Nut

Don’t eat my Pea

Can we arm-wrestle?

Arm-wrestle now?

Sure, why not

Just let me get these out of the way

So we don’t get hurt

But take it easy. I have to win

Don’t humiliate me in front of all these people

- Oh God - Don’t go too hard!

No, really, I’m not joking

I have a lot of self-confidence

Bravo

I thought you’d pull out

The bathroom is over there

Nol

Hey, Nol!

Hey

What brings you here?

How are you doing?

Yeah, just going out for a bit

What’s happening?

Nothing. Work. Home. That’s all

How's the wedding planning coming along?

A little slower the last few days

Really? And Bekim? How is he doing?

Haven’t you seen him?

No, not since the night we got drunk

Why do you ask?

No, no reason...

What about you? What’s going on with your girlfriend?

Oh never mind – it’s stupid

I get drunk and talk nonsense and always regret it the next day

Please forget about it

Of course

At least you get drunk to fix things. Better than Bekim and me

What do you mean?

We get drunk to mess things up

Why, did Bekim fuck up?

We both fucked up

Why, what happened? If you don't mind telling me

I don’t know

What happened, Anita?

- I don't know - Where is Bekim?

I don’t know

It's stupid. We had an argument

I don’t know how or why

He left me out on the road like some piece of shit

He didn't even call to apologize or nothing...

Well I haven’t seen him since that night

- No? - Nope

I thought you might know something

Go to the bar and see

How can I? I don’t know what’s wrong with him

To tell you the truth, Anita...

I am the last person to advise you on this

If I were any good at this, I would sort out my own stuff

I know

Look...

I got to go. I have some friends waiting for me

I have to... I’m late as it is

Go, sorry to keep you

Sorry... bye

Bekim

- Two guys want to talk to you - About what?

They just said they want to talk to you

Here's the stock list. Everything's in order

The total is at the bottom

Only the kitchen fridge is on the other page

OK, great

Can you talk to those two guys?

Yeah, right away

- Bekim! - Yes, what?

Those guys are throwing a party

and want to book our place

But they want to talk directly to you

Why the hell me?

Did you tell them you’re the manager?

I told them, man, but they insist. What can I do?

What am I paying you for...

if I have to do everything myself?

- We will be somewhere around... - 80 people

And we wanted to know the price

- For when? - For tonight

Tonight tonight?

We had a booking at "X", but they called just now

and apparently they had a double-booking, so they cancelled

Tonight is difficult

Can’t you do anything for tonight?

- What time? - Around 6 or 7

Whenever it suits you

We can sort something out

Talk to the manager and arrange it with him

Thank you...sorry, one more...

Yes?

- Sorry - Tell me

Can we possibly have it with doors locked? It's very important to us!

- A lock up? - Yes

It would be expensive on a Saturday

Money is no object. We don’t want our party to fail

The thing is...

This is a very special event

What’s the story?

Well, our organization deals with human rights...

It’s for the LGBT community

Ah no, it won’t happen

Not here

Talk to me Mom

It’s not a big deal if Aunt Remzije doesn’t see the bride today

I’m busy. Should I worry about your lunches and dinners now?

Fine... I’ll call you later. I’m very busy

No need

- There’s a duvet instead then - No need

Have you ever done homework under the duvet?

Bekim

I understand you very well, but you have to understand me too

OK then

It’s not as simple as you say:

What's done is done and it's all in the past...

now let’s live happily ever after

I was drunk, I'm a bad drunk and sometimes I lose it

So now every time you get drunk

I must forgive you because you were drunk?

- No, no - But what?

OK, listen

I promise I will never get so drunk

and lose myself like that

Mark my words. Never!

OK

Couldn't you call once at least to say sorry?

You left me waiting for 4 days like some piece of shit

- How do you explain that? - I have no explanation

The explanation is...

stupid

Tell me, even if it's stupid

Go on, tell me

I was too proud to call you

- Proud? - I was too proud

- Too proud to call me? - What can I say

Wow

And now?

- Now... - What?

When you sent me the pregnancy test...

it completely changed my perspective

so pride and grudge made no sense anymore

I got the photo from the internet

You did what?

I downloaded it and sent it to you

What...

Why, for what reason?

I just wanted to know

If your grudge was real

That’s all

So, what's your conclusion?

That it wasn’t that real

What now?

Are you insane?

Are you feeling OK?

But I really am late

Don’t fuck with me!

Are you fucking with me?

What do you mean you're late?

How can you download a pregnancy test?

- Why are you shouting? - How come now you're late?

Don’t shout, I can't breathe!

How come you're late?

I don't know how

- How late are you? - One week

- Are you sure? - I'm very sure

Why are you shouting?

You can’t get pregnant on your own

I'm the one who should be shouting

and not you!

Hey

Sorry

Look at me

Look at me

Anita, look at me. I'm sorry

- Do you want a glass of water? - Yes

Anita, let's buy a pregnancy test kit, today

OK

Pass me that jumper, please

Where are you, Anita?

Help me, I’m stuck

Where are you? I can't see you

Well done

Zana is asking

what time can we get there for dinner?

Don’t say anything. We'll go now

OK

Zana doesn't seem to like Nol

When did you two get to talk about Nol?

It came up... I told her he had returned

and she went completely pale

She said, "Nol makes Bekim drink...

makes him do silly things... I don’t like him"

She was trembling as she spoke. She was so upset

Fair enough, she doesn’t like him. It's a sore point

Bekim

Don’t tell me...

there's something between Nol and Zana

Don’t let anyone hear you say that

Wow

But did I guess right?

You musn't talk about it

Of course not...

Are you keeping it secret from me?

- You musn’t say anything, ever! - Don't worry

Promise you’ll never tell anyone!

But I guessed it, right?

Promise you’ll never tell anyone!

I won’t, are you insane?

Wah

It would never ever...

cross my mind

My God

Enough already. Leave it

I feel so sorry for Nol

Get up, get ready

...poor guy, so sad

Will you get ready? We’ll be late

Does Zana’s husband know?

Will you get ready?

My sweetheart. I’ll get ready now, in 5 minutes

- Some more for you, Aunty? - No, thanks

Fill it up

I can’t

Headshot

Bekim, stop it, they’ll make a mess

- Leave me be - He’s a child himself

The kids are alright. Look how cute

Enough, enough

One is fine. That's good

One more?

Welcome and bon appetit

Aunty seems hungry

No, but I like my soup hot

Come eat

Have some soup, dear

Thank you

Come now, dear

That’s it

- Do you want some rice? - No

You must have some, it will make you strong

- Not too much - Why?

Just one spoon

- Just one spoon? - Give her some more

I can't, my cholesterol is high

My blood pressure, too

My doctor doesn’t allow me

- No, no, no - Why?

- Too much - Please have it

Remove half

- Leave her the plate - No, no, no

Just one spoon

Aunty, it's hardly anything

- I said one spoon - OK, have as much as you can

How big is your spoon?

Careful, they can fit the whole pan into a single spoon

then fill your plate and make you eat it

She takes after her mother

No meat for me, Zana

Serve her some

No, I can’t have meat

Bring some meat for her

Zana, no meat

- It will go to waste - You cannot go without meat

No meat, no stew? Do you want to wither away?

Don’t worry. I’ll have some salad

In this family, we eat

Tell her, Mom!

In a few months, you will learn to eat or I will go mad

That’s how she rolls

- Some more rice? - No thanks

There is plenty

- Anita? - No, I’m OK, thanks

Have some, have some

- Have some salad - I had some

Zana, bring me some water

We've become too careful with food

Enough

May I have some too?

Thank you

That's enough, thank you

Here's the pie

Help yourselves

Take as much as you want

So you don't complain about portions

I’ll take two slices for the kids. Bon appetit

- Sister? - The sister doesn't want

We baked it for you

Hey, not two slices

I want only one slice

You could hardly wait for the pie. What happened now?

- That's plenty for me - I really can't...

I want some, wife

Take it easy

I don't need asking, but she won’t give me any

Here, here

This is very delicious, but...

Will you have mine, too

She is so well mannered and so graceful

She speaks to you so kindly

I love her like my own daughter

But she's been through so much

When she talks about her parents, you'd think they're still alive

It’s so sad

And our kids have us right here, but don’t appreciate us

Yeah, right

And those with no parents think we are having a ball

You devil

They've brought some corpses from Serbia recently

And I fear they will find them this time

At the most inconvenient moment...

Ah no. I told them to inform her a month after the wedding

Well done

What have you done?

Well... not to ruin the wedding

What have you done?

Take it easy, don't shout

Why do you interfere? Are you crazy?

Calm down first

They didn't find them in 15 years... I called them just in case

Are you insane?

Don’t get upset. Take it easy

This is how it works

Fine, I’ll make sure they inform her

When you calm down you’ll understand

They are dead anyway. It makes no difference

And if you asked her

I don't think she would say: "bring them right now"

Are you two mind-reading experts or what?

When you're older you think differently...

Come!

- How did the dress fit? - Very well

It turned out extremely nice

Zana?

She’s putting the kids to sleep

- You? - Nothing

Where's that box gone?

Here it is

Give it to me

Pearls

Very beautiful, Aunty

Thank you very much

I got them for you, since I can’t be at the wedding

You might want to wear them

Thank you so much

They're not made for the box

Oh, sorry

Here, I’ll help you

I think clasps were larger in our days

No sister, you just can’t see anymore

Are you saying my eyes have gone?

Bekim, what are you doing?

I keep telling them not to throw the meat away

but they just don't get it

- For the dogs? - Of course

- Let me help you - Just find me a plastic bag

Hello

Yes?

Tell me where?

OK. I’ll be there in 10 minutes

I'll be there in 10 minutes!

Who was it?

I have to go to the bar. There is trouble with the generator

- Shall I come with you? - No, I’ll be right back

- Let me come with you - Aunty is here for you

- OK, but don’t be late - No, I won't be late

Bye

My sweet bunny

I haven’t done anything

Can’t blame Hitler for turning you into soap

Motherfucking cocksucker

Kill him, no one needs this piece of shit

We saw what you were doing, you mothefucker

You must have confused me with...

We must exterminate you

Good evening

That’s all for tonight

We might call you next week for an additional statement

Excuse me, are you family?

- No, I'm just a friend - Very well

Are you OK, Nol?

To be honest, he had a medical check-up

But he should undergo more checks. Nol has the doctor's note

- Thank you - Listen!

Don't ignore this, the doctor thinks he might have fractured his ribs

- Alright? - Alright

- Anything else? - No, thank you

Thank you very much

Good night, Nol. Quick recovery

Is it them, huh?

The doctor won't do, you must be sent somewhere else

- What's that? - Who are you?

- Did you hear what he said? - Sorry?

- You didn’t hear that, no? - Move it scum!

You will burn!

- Don’t look at them - Why not?

- Please, don't - Why?

Bekim

Keep walking, man

- Take it easy - Worried about your keyboard?

No, but slow down when turning

- Slow down? - Yeah

So you can win, right?

No man, you can’t corner properly like that

Hang on man, I’ve found a detour

Oh no...

There's smoke

Did you see a blue object passing, look

- You overtook me, twat - Of course

- I am done - Finished?

I finished

No, man, I can’t. Finish it for me. My brain is fucked

My fingers are not listening to my brain

Watch my hands...

Look, can you see?

You hold... hold... hold...

...and here, you release. Get it?

Such a twat, you're so good

You're...

- You’re burning, too, man - OK, I got distracted

Look

You're such a weasel

Apparently, all of us still in the country

will have to report to the police

They give you a sort of green card

Young and old must register

Really?

Everyone?

The children, too

Damned if you do, damned if you don't

Exactly, what do you do?

It's tough

If you go to the police and register, they will know where you live

They have you listed and can come and execute you

If you don’t go

and they catch you without papers

- That's even worse - And me with my broken leg

It's like suicide

How to explain I haven’t been fighting

I'm not from round here, she's pregnant

Tomorrow, we’re going out

You have decided, huh?

Don’t worry about us

Whatever we have left we can share

May God provide for you

But it's up to you

It’s better if we left. You have the kids to worry about

I hear you but somehow...

I really don’t know what to say

It’s better if we leave

Come, help yourselves

Mom, where did you find cheese?

- I went out and bought it - Really?

- Didn’t you see me go out? - No

Of course not, how would you?

They could come and slaughter us before you realized it

All day on your computer

You play cards, we play computer games, same thing

Leave the kids alone

At least they have that

I'm glad they have a distraction

But how can they sing and laugh in times like these

- What can they do? - Be a little afraid

And take to the hills? Shut it for God’s sake

Mom, you’re driving us crazy

I'll have some more cheese

Lights out, lights out!

They must've hit them on the road to Mitrovica

Yeah, when they hit the Police HQ, I thought the entire house would crumble

Indeed

Be quiet for a second

Close those curtains

See anything?

It’s far - you were right, Uncle Nevzat

- What? - It's farther away, he says

Yes, it’s farther away. The Post Office is still standing

I hope they flatten them

They'll only flatten the buildings. They can’t kill anyone with air raids

The army and police are hiding in people's homes

It’s useless, the war won't end without the infantry

Either that or The Apaches

- Why don't they send in Apaches? - I don't know

- How long do they think we can last? - Shut up for God's sake

Please, close those curtains

Really, close the curtains!

You know what would really be delightful right now?

I know

Besides that

Besides that?

I don’t know...

Cigarettes?

Wow

We’re missing so many things

I meant chocolate

Chocolate? Craving it badly, huh?

Yeah

No man, what chocolate! I don't need anything at all

I’m doing great

I’m loving it so much

Unbelievable

There's a war, you know?

Fuck, people are dying all over. I feel so guilty sometimes

I’ve never been so complete

If the Serbs weren't killing us

I would always want to live like this

Our people would kill us, too, for that matter

- Our own? - Yes

Why our people?

War or not, my mother would execute us first

Yep

You're right

It seems...

the only thing that could unite Serbs and Albanians is that:

eradicate us

They can all suck our dicks

No, no - not now

- Come on, why not? - Not now, man

Everyone is asleep

Don’t get paranoid, come on

Easy, it still hurts

Those motherfuckers

A bit lower

Hey

How are you feeling, boy? Slept well?

- I made you breakfast - It looks so nice

Bread 'n' jam

- Slept well? - Great. You?

I woke early. Had a shower

I baked

You didn't have a larger spoon

No?

At breakfast, the French drink everything from a bowl

Even the morning coffee

Do you own a normal glass?

Come on, I’ve served it like the French...

Don’t ruin it for me

Grab it, hold the spoon like a cigarette

Drink it

- There's a beauty to it, right? - Yeah sure

Eh you silly fucker

I’ve missed you, you plonker

Me too. A lot

You know, I always thought that...

to be happy in life, you must have a successful career...

hit it and work hard, make money...

have gigs to play

And I did have considerable success over there

but I was not happy

not at all

because I didn’t have you

And now it looks like I never left

I can’t remember France

It feels like we never parted

It feels that way

Remember how you used to get mad at me?

Yep

I would lose it - go completely doolally

Terribly

As if the world crumbled around me

Exactly

"Exactly"

My sweetheart

And now...

When I have a fight with Anita and she gets pissed off

I couldn't care less

In fact, I say:

"God, hope this lasts"

What I want to say is

That’s when I realized I never loved anyone like I loved you

There, I said it

But I still love you

I know

"I know"

I love you so much you fool. I'm only joking

How can you put "I love you" and "fool" in one sentence and expect to...

I’m only kidding, don’t be a jackass

Now, I'm a jackass!

Don’t take it seriously you daft cow

You fall for it like a lamb

Fair enough, "lamb" is better

At least "lamb" and "love" start with the same letter

But hang on, after all that, when I say "I love you"

It feels like the best thing in the world

No chance

- Why not? - No romance in it

- Have you ever tried it? - No need to try it

Concentrate, try it

Go on

I love you. How does it feel now?

You’re such a fool... such a twat

"How does it feel now"

Why are you fucking with me?

Hang on, my phone is ringing

Fuck it, don’t answer it

I have to answer this, sorry

Hello

No, I woke up earlier. Tell me

Why, what's up?

OK, I’ll buy it and bring it over in half an hour

I’ll buy it and bring it over in half an hour

OK, bye

What’s up, Nol?

Nol, what’s wrong?

Nol, talk to me, what is it?

Are you upset?

Get dressed

You’re upset because I answered Anita’s call?

Talk to me, man

I don’t want to talk

Get dressed and leave

Are you upset?

Come on, don't

Don’t do this, Nol

Get dressed and beat it

You know how things stand

And how do they stand?

Don’t do this to me

I thought you were done

...you were done with Anita

Please, Bekim, get dressed and get out

You know it's complicated

You’ve complicated it yourself!

What about tomorrow, 2 months, 6 months, a year later? Do you ever think about that?

Or you just care for today?

Sticking it here a little, there a little...

You must understand that...

No, I understand perfectly well. I know the score

You’re a coward and that’s the thing

What the fuck am I to you, a cheap fling?

Don’t say that

- That’s how you’re treating me - I'm not... don't exaggerate

What the fuck do you want then, tell me?

Nothing, I want to stay

- Stay? - I want to stay with you

If you wanted to stay with me, you would come with me to France

- What? - Come with me to France

Let’s start a new life there like we always imagined...

You know I...

- Get up - I don't want to

Get dressed and leave

I don’t want to leave

- Bekim, get out - I don't want to go out

- Leave, Bekim! - Listen, I don't want to go

- Leave, I'm telling you - Listen to me

Get lost, I don’t want to see you

Get out!

Oh bride, cherish my father

Thy father I will cherish

For he raised a brave man for me

Tell the band not to play songs with "mother" or "father" in the lyrics

Have you ever heard of a wedding song without "mother" or "father"?

Tell them to find something

You stay out of this. Sit down!

No, I’m drinking cherry juice. Thanks!

You're loving it. Quite the appetite

- A little trip home? - Why not

- You love it, don’t you? - What can I say?

You enjoy it so much, dear

I enjoy them both equally

Your wish is my command

I'm so happy you came

How could I miss your big day?

I wasn’t sure if you could make it

I wouldn't miss it for the world

You made the wedding even more beautiful

The wedding is just great. We were just saying

- Are you happy? - Very much

We know you have a great son, but your bride has turned out quite the doll, too

- She's pure gold - Thank God

I was looking at her dress - it's interesting how fashion makes a comeback

My aunty had almost exactly the same wedding dress

Zana made it for her. She wanted it just like her mother's wedding dress

How... when are you telling her?

Hush, hush, don’t mention it! Not before they're back from their honeymoon

It's breaking my heart, seeing her like this

I know

Here comes Zana’s lover

Leave me alone

What are you doing?

You didn't think I would miss your wedding, did you?

Why are you doing this?

I’ve come to watch you

The waiter will get you something

The Municipality of Prishtina has received

a wedding request from the Groom: Bekim Gashi, and Bride: Anita Berisha

The marrying couple - have you any remarks for the submitted particulars?

No

Witnesses - do you know the couple and attest of no impediments to their union?

There are no impediments to the union

- You? - There are none

Do you know the couple?

Like the back of my hand

Very well. The couple – do you enter this union willfully and freely?

Yes

Have you enquired of each other’s medical conditions?

Yes

Now I have to

read out a few necessary rules

Be patient as I have no choice, but to read the legal provisions

of the law on marriage and family relations

The married couple are equal in all matters: personal and wealth

They are obliged to be faithful to each other, help and respect each other

The married couple decide together on their

place of residence

The married couple agree upon joint financial management

In the questions put forth, you will answer before the witnesses loudly and clearly

with a "Yes" or a "No"

The Groom, Bekim Gashi

Are you willfully entering marriage with the bride who stands before you?

Yes

The Bride, Anita Berisha

Are you willfully entering marriage with the groom who stands before you?

Yes

- Here? - Yes

Can I change my mind or has the train left the station?

The divorce is a completely different procedure

Please

Witnesses

Hold this for me

- Where, here? - Here

Everything's in order

He's drunk as a skunk

Now, I won't mind even if I die

Thank you

Congratulations

I wish you a long life together with Bekim

And raise this baby with love and lots of brothers and sisters

Congratulations, bitch

You look so lovely

Now, I can say congratulations

Nol

Hey

Who would've thought that there would come a day

when I say congratulations for getting married

and for becoming a dad

What's worse... I pity the child, for his father is a faggot

You're a faggot... they don't know it, but I know it

Everybody knows it

Who knows it, huh?

Where are we going?

Let's have a cup of coffee

Hang on

Let go

Let go of me

Don't touch him!

I told you not to touch him

Where are you headed?

Get in the car

Do you feel better, huh?

I don't know

Are you alright?

I'm fucked

Feeling better now?

Hold on to me

- Bekim - Hmm?

- Where are we going? - Home

You were going home, right?

Home

Yep, take Nol home

Take Nol home...

Return to the wedding and the problem will disappear

That's going too far

Huh?

That's going too far

It's you who's gone too far

but you don't know it

- You're a shithead - OK

I don't know what am I doing here

What am I looking for... here with you

Why did I come?

This is not about Anita, it's about your mother...

You're still suckling on Sadije's tit. She still breastfeeds you

Stop it now, you're going too far

I wonder what Nevzat makes of it all?

What can he make out of what?

I wonder if he's jealous

Is he jealous you still suck on her tits

Why are you talking gibberish?

Go to sleep, you're drunk. We'll talk tomorrow

You'll calm down...

Why don't you come fuck me...

And then, go back to your wedding

How can you go through the night without fucking someone?

Huh, Bekim!

You coming?

Bekim, the police!

Sorry

- Good evening - Good evening

- Turn off the engine, please - Completely?

Yes, completely

- Your papers? - In all honesty...

- Your driving license and registration - I just got out briefly, I left them back at...

No documents and almost killed us. Come on, out please!

- Out! Throw me the keys - OK, don't shout. I'm coming

Hurry up, please. Come on outside

OK now, I'm getting out

Were you trying to kill someone?

- No, no - OK, arms up!

Stretch them out

Stand on one leg

Come along, pup

It's not even my car, I just wanted to give my friend a lift - he's very drunk

- Whose car is it? - It belongs to somebody at the...

Do you realize you almost killed us?

Please, Sir, don't! I went out briefly

I left my own wedding

Today you're getting married?

I'm serious

- He's getting married today, partner - How lovely

We're at Rron's. Please, let me make a phone call

No problem. At the station

Let me tell my wife you won't let me go to my wedding

No problem, open the door, partner

- Just one phone call - Get in, get in

- One phone call - Lower your head first

- Whatever you say - At the station

Good evening

- How are you, sir? - I'm well, thank you

- Celebrating something? - Yes, a wedding

- Who are you? - The host

- Who's getting married? - My son, Bekim

- Ah, Bekim. Very well, then. - Get him out

What's going on?

Don't worry, Sir!

What happened?

He was drink driving and speeding

Nothing, but he was going so fast, he almost killed me

- He nearly done us in - He almost killed me

We just came to verify it's his wedding

Otherwise, he would've spent 48 hours locked up

- We didn't want to ruin the wedding, Sir - Thank you

- Have a good night, Sir - No, no, come in for a drink

- Congratulations - You would honor us, please

Another time, thank you

Please, the car keys...

Thank you, have a good night

No, thank you

Hipster

Come along, hipster

Get out slowly

Sober up, hipster

Come on, the show is over

Gently now

Good night to you

Can I get a taxi?

At Rron's Restaurant

You'll see me on the way

What are you doing?

I'm taking you to the airport

- I called a taxi - Cancel it

Bekim

- I'll cancel it for you - Don't make it any harder than it is

Nol

Won't you at least shake my hand?

Nol!

- To the airport, please - Right away

Thank you

I'll just take my things

Not without a farewell

This changes nothing

I know

Remember that I'll always be here, I'll always watch over you...

I have to go

I know

Translated by Jeton Kulinxha