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Defendant, sit down please.

Prosecutor, read the charges, please.

I'm Lutvija Belmondo Mirga.

This is a story about my family.

They traveled all through the Balkans.

They stopped only when their hearts said to.

The eldest in the family was Jorga Mirga.

My grandfather.

His heart was as big as the world.

If it hadn't been like that

he'd never have married Rajka Sekuli�.

Rajka wasn't lucky in love.

Men came, but the children remained.

When Granddad Jorga met her, she'd already been

married three times and had five kids.

My love. Your smile is sweet as candy.

God bless you.

Granddad Jorge never finished elementary school.

He avoided work even more than work avoided him.

His feats brought him to prison.

That didn't seem to disappoint him.

There he had food, accommodation

and a chance to be educated.

You're so pretty, my children, so pretty.

God bless you!

Pretty, right. Do you think that's so simple?

Who is going to feed them?

Rajka, my love.

Why are you so worried? The neighbors will help you out

They'll help shit.

They have enough hungry mouths to feed.

I'll help myself and find someone who'll take care of us

if you can't do it.

Granny Rajka solved the problem by finding herself another man.

A wretched man who got hooked on her breasts was Suli Bajraktarij.

Fresh flowers for you. -Thanks.

Suli scarcely resembled a man, yet Rajka didn't need a man.

She needed someone who could take care of her and the kids.

What are you waiting for? Give him a hand!

For Granny Rajka that wasn't a matter of negotiation.

If either of the men disagreed, he could have left.

But both stayed.

It was easier than starting anew.

The eldest child in the Mirga family was my father Uja�.

He fell in love with Phirav Pao, got married and started a family.

My dear Phirav, look.

This is all yours.

L, Lulvija Mirga Belmondo, was their first child.

In our village there also lived the Salkanovi� family.

They owned a cargo trailer motorcycle and changed women frequently.

My father didn't like them. He despised their immoral living.

Bastards! Come here, Lutvija. Quickly!

What's this, my son? -It's an egg.

Wrong, my son. This is not an egg.

This is a product of mass production.

A woman who respects her husband makes him breakfast every day.

What's the best breakfast? Fried eggs.

Fried eggs are the healthiest meal in the world.

The healthiest.

Remember this, my son.

That's why egg production is mass production.

Good afternoon. -Good afternoon, neighbor.

Phirav darling, give me some more.

This omelet is so good.

Delicious, Phirav!

Eat, children. This food will make you big and strong.

Slow down.

Get away.

Good afternoon, neighbor.

How are your eggs doing today?

Is your sell going well?

Uja�, you need a crown! Where's your crown?

Put a chicken on your head!

Kid! Throw H!

I'll kill you all! Bastards! I will kill you!

Mother! Mother!

Uja�!

You embarrass me.

You'd be better off sitting at home doing nothing!

The entire village is laughing at you.

You embarrass the entire family!

Why do I have to put up with it?

Oh, Lord, help me!

My dear Phirav.

I love you and our children more than myself and the world.

You've suffered enough.

It's true I've embarrassed you all.

I'll leave the village and go abroad!

What did say?

I'm leaving you, dear Phirav.

If I make it, I'll come back.

If not, you won't see me again.

I'll either bring you happiness, or I'll be gone forever.

What do you mean?

Farewell, my beloved wife!

I love you.

Uja�! Come back!

Don't go! Don't leave us!

Lord, have mercy.

Daddy, wait. Please, wait!

On, Lutvija.

Please, don't go!

Don't cry. Men don't cry. You're the head of the family now.

Take care of your sisters and your mother.

I don't deserve it.

I will win this right back.

Come back, please!

I'll come back.

Promise?

I promise.

I had to become a man overnight.

Come here, come.

Ii goes slow first, then it's faster and faster.

Let's start it!

My one and only love,

I woke up with another girl,

I kissed another lips,

but you waited for me.

You held me close to your heart,

to wake lost love in me,

you never gave up hope

you almost lost your youth.

My one and only love.

Though you're sad, dear,

please don't cry,

don't you ever shed a tear,

cause, I'll come back.

Aren't you asleep, Lutvija? Go back to bed.

Mommy, why are you crying? -Who's crying?

You are. Do you miss Daddy? Nonsense! A lash fell in my eye.

Don't you ever mention him again.

If he were a true man, he'd have never left us.

Now back to bed! Quickly!

I knew she was lying. She missed Dad and never stopped

thinking about him.

Nobody knew where he went.

Many believed he would never come back.

Fadili Hod�i� also thought so.

He was single and the rumor was he'd never had a girlfriend.

I won't pick it up after you anymore.

What is it, Fadili?

Dear Phirav, I thought

I thought, you could

Say it. I have to do the laundry and make lunch for the kids.

I'll be quick. It's nothing special really

Well, actually, it is.

Would go outwith me? -Out where? We are out.

To a restaurant for dinner.

Dinner? Why dinner? Do you need some food?

Phirav Pao... I thought

You came here to propose to me? You know I'm married!

But you're no longer married. -Who's no longer married?

You are alone. -Who's alone?

You idiot! Get lost!

Got lost, you bastard!

God help me!

Back to work! Hurry!

Lulvija! We're leaving at six. Don't forget!

Sure. I just take water to my mother.

All right.

How can we help you, comrade?

What kind of question is that?

Don't you recognize me?

Uja�, my dear.

Thank you God for bringing him back!

Mom, Dad's here! Dad came back!

Look at him. He became a gentleman.

You've grown, children!

You're so beautiful!

Show me your gun, Dad! Show me!

Here. Look how nice is it.

Be careful, Lutvija.

It's worth more than gold.

You look like Doc Holliday.

Come on, men. Don't play at the table.

Sanja, go out to the merry-go-round.

Lulvija, watch over your sisters. -Sure.

The weather is so nice. How about coffee outside?

Fresh air will speed up the digestion. Come on Suli.

I'll stay in and take a nap.

Didn't you hear me? You're coming with us! Get up!

Take care of her. Be gentle. Her smile is like the sun.

Love her, just love her.

And you enjoy the ride on the merry-go-round.

You look like a movie star.

My love!

My father discovered Italy.

He became a merchant and his return

made the entire village happy.

These are Caribbean pearls.

Come here and buy

Great goods from China!

Goods from the West were worth more than gold in Yugoslavia.

In order to be closer to Italy, we moved to Slovenia.

Hey, little horse, hey, little horse. Jump up high,

Are you riding away, far away? Riding off at a gallop.

Hey, little horse, hey, little horse. Jump up high,

Are you riding away, far away? Riding off at a gallop.

Did I keep my promise and come back?

I was also right about the Salkanović family.

You can't make money by playing in bars.

Ii leads to ruin.

But to succeed in life, that's very important.

Look at me!

I made it and I can show it.

Would you like to see Italy?

A new world opened up for me.

I found out life was like a butterfly.

When it shows you its wings, you're mesmerized by its beauty.

Look, my son, this is Shanghai.

Shanghai? - Shanghai! China!

Is that right, master Lee? -Right. This is Shanghai.

Do you like the picture, son? -Yes.

How much? 4000 lire. -How much? -1000 lire.

Here's 2000 lire for you. -Right away, Mr. Uja�.

Good afternoon, gentlemen. How are you?

Welcome, Uja�. -Hi.

You've got company today. -That's my son. -Your son!

It's time you became a man.

A real man must be tidy and clean shaven.

Do you see theses laces? They're legends, film actors.

Pick any hairstyle you like, Donatello will do it for you.

This one!

Oh, Belmondo!

Jean Paul Belmondo. Good choice!

The most handsome Frenchman in the world.

Sit down, young man.

What about you, Sir? As per usual?

Yes, classical Clark Gable.

I became Lulvija Belmondo Mirga.

My profession: an international merchant.

Polde �eruga, a customs officer, helped us doing business.

He made sure the border never existed for us.

Good evening. -Anything to declare?

Nothing. Just some chocolates for the kids.

Is your father at home on Saturday? -Yes, he is.

I'll drop by. We'll go press apples. -All right.

Although Polde was married, he couldn't resist other women.

He wrapped every business up by visiting a night club.

Dear Uja�, a man is alive just as long as he can have sex.

If the time comes that I won't be able to have sex,

promise me, you'll shoot me to spare me the suffering.

I promise.

I love you and I love your son. I love everybody.

While Polde found the meaning of life in these visits,

my father knew it was just a part of doing business.

I also stuck to this rule.

Until the night I saw Amanda.

She was different from the others.

Many men wanted her, but she wouldn't accept anyone.

Where are you going? -I'll be right back. I just...

Do you think I'm blind? -What are you talking about?

Don't pretend. I know where you're heading.

Remember this my son:

A gypsy never begs or pays for a woman.

If a woman doesn't raise her skirt because she wants to,

then it's better she never does.

What about Polde?

Polde is a Slovenian. You are a gypsy.

A gypsy never pays for sex.

You either have sex for free, or don't have sex at all.

I know who you eyed. I'm not blind.

When I'm blind, I'm dead.

Look at her, tell her you want her with your eyes.

But never start talking to her. Remember that!

I eyed her to show my interest, but I didn't speak to her.

I was like a starving dog next to a table full of food.

Always on the prowl, always ready.

Starvation started reflecting in her eyes too.

What do you see?

Are you afraid? ls there anything bad?

I see love, I see kids,

and lots of people.

I'd rather be alone with you.

Why are those people around us?

Don't you believe me? -Does it seem like I don't?

Will you many me?

What?

Don't you love me?

Of course I do.

Leave everything and come with me.

But, I can't just go away with you.

Giovanni won't let me go.

If I run away, he'll look for me.

Don't worry. I thought it out.

I get a share of the business I do with my father.

I've saved enough.

Money is not an issue.

Giovanni wasn't attached to his girls.

For him they were just goods to be sold.

You can change your mind and take any other girl.

No. I want her.

If you're happy, I'm happy.

When a heart fills with love, life slops.

Fear disappears and anything is possible. You realize

the true beauty of life lies in this moment, in the present.

Shanghai?

You're going to build a village?

Yes.

Do you know who owns the land? -It's no man's land.

It's the state's. It's of no one's interest.

Nobody wants it.

Why are you interested in it? -I got a sign.

I know it's right. Feel it in here.

I must do it.

Uja� understood. He followed his heart once

and discovered Italy.

Ii will have three storeys.

And the view over the trees.

There will be sculptures

There will be ornamental trees

Just like in parks in Italy.

Dear Granny Rajka, I'll get a rocking chair just for you.

So that you can rest when you get tired.

Dear Lord, thank you,

for letting me live up to this day.

The future you dream about,

is future that comes true.

I dreamed about a family,

about friends, and about a place, where we will live

happily ever after.

Good afternoon.

Who's the boss here?

My grandson, Belmondo. -Belmondo.

Good afternoon, police officer. -I'm the Police Commander.

Commander Gabriel Gali�. - Hello.

Nice of you to come here.

I was thinking lately that we should meet.

You're right. Regarding what you're doing here.

Are you Lutvija Mirga? -My friends call me Belmondo.

Do you have a construction permit for all this?

Oh, papers

Gabriel wasn't dangerous. He just wanted to know

what we did for a living.

I told him many things, just not the truth.

But he didn't seem to be interested in the truth.

He wanted to make sure we wouldn't threaten the community.

This is my wife, Amanda!

Pleased to meet you. Pleased to meet you.

Baby? -It's going to be a boy. -Nice, very nice.

Stay here and I'll keep an eye on you.

As long as you live as decent citizens of Yugoslavia,

it's gonna be all right.

But if I catch anyone breaking the law,

he'll be screwed.

Wanna cigarette? -No, thanks.

You're in charge of your flock.

I'm in charge of you.

If anybody seems suspicious, you have to tell me first

ll anybody wants to hurt you, you have to talk to me first.

And you will never try to bribe me.

Dear Police Commander,

I swear to God I'll do as you wish.

Good. No troubles then. Cheers. -Cheers.

I got an official blessing and that news spread fast.

Shanghai attracted other gypsy families to move in.

Life in Shanghai has rules.

I always have the final say.

If I disagree with anything, every villager disagrees, too.

Secondly,

No house maybe built taller than mine.

Yours may have one floor max. Thirdly,

one third of your entire income is mine.

Living in Shanghai

and living under my protection has its price.

You are welcome to settle down

and live a happy life.

Its a boy!

Oh, my sweetheart!

Selma. Leave us alone.

Have you tried the roast pork? -Yes. It's delicious.

The pig should be the king of the animals, not the lion.

My dear Belmondo! It's so nice here in your village.

Your dreams came true.

You've got your own village, a beautiful wife and a son.

I wish you a happy life.

What about you and Selma?

Selma, my love.

She makes me happy.

I've got a feeling this might be serious.

Its serious for sure.

I feel it in here

As if it were for the first time.

Do you think my village is perfect?

As long as it stays like this, it's perfect.

But something is missing.

Electricity. Electricity?

I've got to light candles for everything I do.

Its like living in the Stone Age.

I sell washing machines to others yet my women still wash by hand.

We don't even have hot water...

How could I bring electricity to Shanghai?

Why are you laughing? Electricity isn't a pair of socks

you can buy in a store.

Much of the Prekmurje doesn't have electricity yet.

It goes according to the list of state development priorities.

Priorities?

Its a plan of social society development,

a path outlined by our president Marshall Tito.

That's how power stations and roads were built.

Is was all made by our people.

Under the patronage of the Communist party.

Persuade the communists your development is their development.

I want to get electricity, you're telling me about visions.

This vision is the key to your electricity.

If a gypsys doing well, everybody's doing well.

Screw that. -That's the way it is.

Comrade Lulvija Belmondo Mirga.

Your friend Gabrijel Galič is my friend.

And my friend asked me to help you.

If my friend says so, then I know this counts.

I was telling you about comrade Belmondo.

He has a vision. To educate.

He wishes to educate his kids.

But here's the problem. There's no electricity in the village.

One can hardly eat by candlelight let alone study.

Yes, it's true. Shanghai villagers wish

to cooperate in society development We wish to become

legal citizens of the Social Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.

When I was 7 my mother worked as a maid

in the house of a textile factory owner.

He paid her so badly we barely had for food and clothes.

When I started school I didn't have shoes to wear.

Until then I'd been barefoot.

I thought I'd have to slay at home, because

one can't go to school barefoot. But, I was wrong.

We didn't have enough money for food,

but my parents bought me a pair of shoes.

It was 3 sizes bigger so that I wore it until 6th grade.

I will never forget the day I went to school

wearing new shoes. It was a holy day.

I am here today as an example of socialistic vision

and development.

Our vision is to provide education for every family.

Without exploitation and getting rich on account of others.

That's why I support your idea of knowledge and development

I support it. I'll make sure you get electricity.

I, personally, will make sure.

Under one condition. I must know if you're serious about it.

Of course I am! Otherwise I wouldn't dare come here.

Electricity is not a prank. Electricity is not a joke.

I'll do whatever it takes, comrade president of

municipal assembly, comrade Sfiligoj.

If you want electricity, then it's somewhat logical

that you and adult men from your village

become members of the Yugoslav Communist party.

Shanghai became the centre of the world overnight.

All men of age joined the political organization.

Vows of fidelity to Communist party were not taken too seriously.

Vows in politics are there only to help you reach goals.

It was the celebration that mattered.

All important municipal officials came here.

Everybody was happy in the end.

The villagers because they got a big celebration,

and the politicians because they proved communism has no end.

Women comrades and comrades of the village Shanghai!

Without knowledge there's no development.

No development would threaten the future of our Yugoslavia.

Nobody wants that.

We wish to follow Marshall Tito's vision -

Vision oi a just society, in which every citizen

has the right to knowledge.

This is a happy day for me.

Today Shanghai stepped on the path of progress.

Like our dear Marshall Tito is the power station

that produces electricity, we are the proud bulbs,

shining light onto the common path to the future.

Long live the Social Federal Republic o! Yugoslavia

and long live Shanghai!

Three, two, one

Electricity!

Who got us electricity? Who? Me!

Belmondo!

I'm so proud of you. So proud!

Death to Fascism, Liberty to the People!

The future shone into our village.

Dono got a baby sister.

Amanda said the cards suggested they named her Speranza - Hope.

In those days a lot of hope was there around us.

Business was thriving. You could get anything.

Clothes, cigarettes, liquor, the newest appliances.

Too much work for me.

Grga Tomić, a Croatian, helped me.

He was an auto junkyard owner and a loyal coworker.

Guys, take these goods to the warehouse.

Is this broken? - No, it's not.

My father came with me on trips, but I did business alone.

He didn't enjoy doing business anymore.

Dad! It's time to go.

It's gonna be night soon.

My son, I decided this was my last trip with you.

It's time I retired. Nonsense.

It's not time for things like that.

Time, time

Every thing comes to its end.

Have I ever told you

what happened when I went to Italy for the first time?

I entered the first church that crossed my way.

Ii was St. Mary's church.

I asked Mary to give us a better life.

I asked Mary to protect my family,

my wife and the children.

Now am I a happy man, my son.

I can die in peace.

My dear son,

I am so proud of you.

That was my father's last trip to Italy.

They say only a child's eyes see life's beauty and innocence.

Children know it, adults have forgotten it.

Happy are those who can remember it again.

Dono was the first Shanghai gypsy to enter elementary school.

I had a suit made for him from the best tailor.

He was dressed the smartest of all in his class.

I like the fact that we are a family.

What else could we be?

I've never had a family.

I love you.

I love you too.

Dono was a quiet kid and he did very well at school.

He liked books and showed great interest in music.

He wanted a piano very much.

Slowly, slowly.

Carefully

Fucking piano. It's heavy as hell.

Why not an accordion? It's got keys too.

Fuck the accordion. The piano suits the house so well.

Dear women comrades and comrades, this was Dono Mirga.

He played a beautiful piano suite.

Next is Polona,

who is going to play Mozart's Bagatelle.

Dear women comrades, dear comrades!

With greatest sadness I have to tell you

a tragic news

that Marshall Josip Broz Trio has passed away.

Today Yugoslavia is mourning. The entire world is mourning.

Yugoslavia lost her father, the world lost a great politician.

Tito was a fighter who in the second World War

inflicted a fatal blow to fascism.

The life of our hero has come to an end today.

Tito's death hit like a bomb.

Though the president was seriously ill,

we all hoped he'd never die.

As if death wanted to remind us we had forgotten about it.

Shanghai had everything but a graveyard.

Suli?

You fell asleep at the table again.

When are you going to get used to sleeping in bed?

Two men who lived together with one woman for so many years

got so attached that they left her at the same time.

This country will never fall apart, because the people won't let it.

This is just the beginning of unpredictable

After 'Tito's death there was no political authority,

and the equality of Yugoslav nations disappeared.

Tension among nations heightened and there seemed to be

a danger of civil war.

What was bad for the country was good for business.

Ethnic groups started arming themselves.

The selling of arms became a profitable business.

Good night

Dono, good night

Look at these glasses. -Just like Elvis.

Good night.

Good night. -Good night, Amanda.

Oh, life...

Belmondo, my friend...

I came here to ask you something- -Go ahead.

I was thinking...

Well would you be my best man?

Very nice. Who's the lucky girl?

Don't embarrass me. You know who it is. Selma. -Selma.

With pleasure.

She'll leave the village. Is that a problem?

A problem? Don't talk nonsense. Whatever makes you happy.

Somethings bothering you. Tell me.

Well...

There's something

How can I help?

Its not about me, it's about you.

Sfiligoj wants to see us tomorrow.

Some trouble with Shanghai.

Trouble? In my village?

Yes.

Comrade Lulvija...

You are Gabriel's friend and Gabriel is my friend.

You are a friend of my friend and that's important to me.

Listen

I'll make sure this article never appears in newspaper.

Let's wait to see what's true. Do you agree?

I heard something like that for the first time.

That some of us would trade arms?

It's my official duty to check it out.

The police will search your village in two days.

Tell me, is there anything to be afraid of?

Sometimes we smuggle something across the border.

For example chocolates, cigarettes, rice...

But weapons, come on.

Who would spread such rubbish?

Good.

There's nothing, honestly!

If there's nothing to be afraid, there's no trouble.

The police will do their duty. -No worries.

And you make sure never to get a similar report.

They didn't find a thing. I was warned in time

so that I could hide anything suspicious.

Stefan Hozjan, a breaking news journalist, filled the report.

He was good at his job.

Fortunately, his article was never published.

I had to make sure it stayed that way.

On, God

Hi, did you have an accident? -Just a flat tyre.

Hi, I'm Stefan. -Good afternoon.

You're lucky, I was on my way to pick up chickens.

We'll fix this in no time.

Have you got a spare tyre? - Yes. It's in the car.

No worries.

I'm an expert at this.

Very nice. Do we have help?

Let's do it guys.

You're comrade Stefan I-Hozjan. Is that right?

Is this your family?

You've got a family so you know a man would do anything

to protect his family and make them happy.

I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to your family.

God forbid anything bad happened to my family.

Got it?

Shanghai is my family.

Your article never came out,

because I know people who know publishing it

wouldn't make any sense.

Consider our encounter a business meeting.

You're paid to write articles.

I'm offering you money so that you will

never write certain articles again.

You'll forget about us and we'll forget about you.

Everybody has his price. Stefan made the deal of his life.

I hope he still lives a happy life.

Gabriel was happy too. He was very nervous at his wedding.

He was sweating all the time and had to change five times.

God protect you. May you be blessed with many children!

Thank you, Granny Rajka!

My friend! Here's your wedding present from me.

What is it?

I can't believe my eyes! Selma!

Remember this date!

Those of you who want to enroll in the music high school

have to pass entrance exams.

Here's the list of songs you should master.

General knowledge of art history is also

a pan of entrance exams. You are going to take a test.

You must know that for successful music creation

talent is not enough; you'll have to work hard!

Hello! -Hi.

Dono, leave me and mother alone.

What are you looking at? Leave us alone!

Stop doing that and sit dawn here.

Are you deaf?

I have to put the food in the freezer.

Sit down right away.

Are you going to make a scene again?

I said I was against Dana's going to the music school.

You embarrassed me by asking neighbors to rake you there.

You could have taken us, if you cared for your son.

I decided not to take him

because I had my reasons.

Why don't you love him? He's your son.

Do you think I'm blind? You're standing behind his back

making sure he is at home all the time.

This is what it looks like when a child goes to school.

Don't luck around. Music isn't school. It's a hobby.

I support him in what he likes.

What about you? Have you ever thought about what he wants?

Life is not only about what we like or want.

Do you think that everything we have appears by itself?

I've got to work hard and it's time Dono helped me.

With this hat I made my first money.

As a kid I went around with a band and gathered tips

from people in inns.

Do you like Italy? -Yes. It's nice.

When I was your age I traveled to Italy with my father.

Your granddad Uja� started it all.

He discovered Italy.

Now it's time you started helping me.

It's time you started thinking about future and Shanghai.

What do you say?

Dono, you passed the exam! -Oh, I'm so happy.

Quickly, put the letter away.

What's the matter?

Nothing. I don't feel like doing it tonight.

You're disgusted by me.

This is where we've got?

Don't talk nonsense. We need to talk.

Just listen to me carefully.

And then think about it.

Then tell me what you think.

Dono took the entrance exam for the music high school.

What? -And he got in- -When? -Today.

You didn't tell me.

I did. But you don't want to hear anything about it.

You lost it! Playing such games behind my back!

Do you think I'm stupid? Fucking woman!

Belmondo, slop H, please.

Listen to me.

Friends, get ready to see who's the true Superman.

Happy birthday, my friend. Next thing I'll organise is your wedding.

What are you afraid of? I'm not the devil!

Sit down!

Look at this card. Remember it. The wheel of fortune.

This is life, my child. Life is a circle.

You've got a good wife, healthy children and a smart son.

Lei him choose his way.

Granddad Jorge chose his way, Uja� chose his, and so did you.

Lei your son go his way.

Let him spread his wings.

The world around me has changed.

The future was uncertain. Business got complicated.

The chances of earning money fast increased and so did competition.

Good evening, Mr. Kova�evi�. -Good evening.

How are you? -Very well, thank you.

Sit down, please.

Smells so nice! Have you ever tried spiny oysters?

Actually, I haven't.

It'll be my pleasure to introduce you to this delicacy.

Seafood is better than any other food.

It's healthy and doesn't make your stomach feel heavy.

But one has to make sure it's served fresh. No worries.

This restaurant has the best chefs.

So, first you take it in your hand

and then you eat its best.

Its essence, its heart.

Forgive me my frankness, but I have to ask you.

Do you know what I do for living?

Mr. Kovacevic, how could I not know about you?

Then you know I stick to the best. And you are the best.

The master of your business. I heard only the best about you.

That you're successful and trustworthy.

Tell me, Lutvija Belmondo Mirga,

Have you ever thought about having a business partner?

Actually, I haven't.

I prefer working alone.

Times have changed and it's good to have help.

Business is thriving.

I used to think that way too. But I've changed my opinion.

If you work alone,

you're quite well, exposed.

Like tree leaves in the autumn.

I'm offering you cooperation, a partnership. What do you say?

Mr. Kovačević, I don't want to offend you.

I'm honored you know me, but it is my principle

not to cooperate with anyone.

Don't get me wrong, but I opt out of big organizations.

I respect you and your work.

But I'd rather stay alone.

Don't worry. I'm making enough.

I'm offering you cooperation once again.

Think about it.

Here's my business card.

And my number.

I don't give it to everyone. Just those who I trust.

Trust me,

we could help each other a lot.

Dono finished elementary school.

He left Shanghai and chose music.

I'll miss you.

I'm just going to school. I'll be home every weekend.

Don't worry, I'm not sad.

Take care of yourself! Everything will be all right.

Take care! -I will.

We arrange transport to Pazar, hand the goods to Ranković.

We let it sit in the warehouse to make sure the air is clear.

Then we get it to Zve�ane. That's it. You pay in advance.

Who assures me the load will get to us?

Lulvija Mirga Belmondo. In person.

Up till today no one was left empty-handed.

In my business we are like one. You and me. Like one.

If you lose, I lose. But we never lose. Right?

Its not worth it.

Bekim was linked to separatists from Kosovo. He wanted to get

weapons worth half a million German marks. This was my

biggest deal ever. I tried not to make a mistake.

How are you my friend? -Hey, Belmondo!

It's nice to see you.

A new car again? -It's a German beauty.

Yeah, they're good.

My friend. See you tomorrow. See you.

Do you recognize the person in the picture?

Have you ever met up?

I didn't resist and I didn't lie.

It was only a matter of time until they'd discover the truth.

The world so solid and safe vanished instantly.

Shanghai lost hope overnight.

Many people died during the attack.

Some because oi the explosion, some while saving others' lives.

Among them was also Uja�.

Leave us alone.

Are you sure? -Yes.

Lulvija Belmondo Mirga, please rise.

The convict is found guilty of illegal weapon trading,

as of 147th Penal Code Article of the Socialist Federal Republic

Yugoslavia- For this criminal act the convict is sentenced

to three years in prison.

How are the girls? -All right

They'll come for a visit next time.

Fedelita went to a birthday party today.

What about Dono?

Amanda, is something wrong?

Tell me.

He doesn't come home at all- He left school and moved.

I asked him to come home,

but he doesn't want to.

Where does he live? -In Maribor.

I think he's got a girlfriend.

Dono blamed me for ruining our family.

He never came to visit me.

Its another war day in the area. Sirens are alarming the citizens

to hide while the bombs are hitting the city.

Weapons accumulated and had to be used.

The war captured all of Yugoslavia.

Slovenia split first. Other republics followed.

The United Nations tried hard to put out fires in the Balkans.

How's Dono?

Amanda, tell me the truth.

But she didn't. She didn't want to make it harder for me.

Dono never returned. He slayed in Maribor.

He tried to deal with his anxiety by taking drugs.

First he was selling drugs, and then he got addicted.

I was certain to find my son.

To sleep on the street with him if that's what it takes.

Look at me, Dono! Look!

Look at me!

Dono got fired of street life.

He didn't have anything to lose.

He didn't have any friends and he lost hope in life.

A gypsy's heart is like a bird - always a little ahead of you.

You never know, where it will lead you.

But if you trust it,

it will unveil the secrets of the world.

Amanda got a job at a commercial phone company.

She was instilling hope in the future to people.

Dono found hope too.

He went back to school.

He wanted to continue with music studies.

Dono spread his wings and love came to visit him.

He met Azra, the most beautiful girl in the village.

Mirga women all outlived their men.

Jorga, Suli and Uja� passed away.

Rajka, Phirav Pao and Amanda lived on.

These women's love sacrificed it all

to bear their men's foolishness on their shoulders.

If you demand too much from life,

life takes away what you had.

Only when you lose it all,

you realize what you truly loved.