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(Faun:) Is it really so late?

No... no.

Damn.

Well, it's autumn already.

And the weather is still bad...

This is my vision of life.

Stop this now, I need to concentrate.

Well, what's for today?

I have a schedule.

But I can't...

break it.

I'd have no schedule then.

The time goes on and on.

Now, what will I wear?

This one?

It's too airy.

My dick would freeze.

Not this. What about that?

It's too new. I don't want to look rich.

But to look poor is not good either.

And if you are rich, it's also not good to show it.

Well, it's best to look like nothing.

(singing:) Look on the bright side of life...

(teapot whistling)

(shards tinkling)

Alas, my most favorite one.

It's best to forget everything.

Hope I didn't forget something.

Oh jeez... No rain again.

I will never enjoy using this

beautiful umbrella.

Nothing is certain.

The only certainity is the death.

I still look like a youngster.

The hag down there should keep her mouth shut.

There she is again.

She will call me a buffoon again.

But we will see.

God bless you, Mrs. Housekeeper.

You look really great today.

How do you manage that?

Good. I'm not a buffoon today.

How about that bike?

A bike?

- What bike? - That one!

Me and a bike?

- Me on a bike? - Hm, not you.

You'd be even more of a buffoon then. But some sweetheart of yours.

Now... This is too much.

That tasteless hag!

I've been throughout the world and she treats me like this.

She'll spoil the whole day for me.

How old could she be?

Well...let's say...

Damn, she must be my age!

Same age as me.

That disgusting hag.

How insidious women can be.

What now? I can't believe...

It's impossible.

At least no one saw this.

Could only happen to me.

...of all people. And I'm so careful.

Well, my friend, you need to watch your step

to keep safe.

Injuries are dangerous for you now.

You're no longer a young fella, young fella.

It's not what it used to be.

And it will get far worse.

Believe me, I have some experience.

(Faun's colleagues:) resuscitation!

- Resuscitation... - (Faun:) wooow! (laughing)

We missed you! That asshole Vencl's getting married.

- Say, isn't he an asshole? - And he doesn't even worry.

But I do worry. What if I catch some disease?

- What if I remain alone? Understand? - How old are you?

What do you think? I should be retired now.

You wouldn't believe what a 50-year old lady can do.

- She enjoys everything, doesn't she? - (Faun:) It is risky.

Silence!

Yes? A minute please.

- Are you here? - I am. -You're not.

- Please... - Well?

It's best to be nowhere, see?

- I'm not here. - Here we go.

There's no one here.

Well, I don't know.

- But he is here, isn't he? - Yes.

(boss:) You don't really think you'll see it in the late ones, do you?

It would be just too much!

Why are you trying so hard anyway?

- This is not your job, is it? - Well, I'm that kind of person.

Where could he be?

- Is he always so late? - No.

But his cousin gave him some cherries from Moravia

- and since then he's late. - I see.

So the diarrhea is the cause.

- And of all days, today, when... - Hello there.

You were expecting me here? Something happen?

- I heard, you have some troubles. - Troubles?

- Really, who doesn't these days? - Well, alright.

When you're ok, see me with that file.

- But hurry up. - Yes.

- What did she want? - She needs the Morocco file.

Jesus Christ... I haven't found it yet.

- What did you tell her? - That you were on the toilet.

Oh my.

- What was I supposedly doing on the toilet? - Diarreah...

God, what sort of people are these? What must I live with?

- What should I have done? - Aren't you old enough

to make up something proper.

Isn't this a tough buisness?

She was calling? When? It was supposed to be this afternoon.

The time you were away.

Damn, damn. Must have been a schedule change.

I really refuse to be alone today.

Christ, and Morocco now.

- It will drive me insane.

Yes, please?

Yes. Are you here or...

- ...Are you there again? - Hello, is this...

...Vendulka speaking?

It's impossible.

You really remember my phone number?

Unfortunately, It's been too busy lately

What about today?

Great. Wonderful!

It would be best...

...late afternoon?

Agreed, then.

Well, I'm very happy to have talked to you.

Hope I won't bore you.

You, bore her?

A showman like you.

I do everything myself. I'm sick of it already.

Damn!

What now!

Marie?

No. It's not silver.

Must have been Zdena.

Damn, the lamp.

Musn't let it fall again.

No, no magazines. It would go on for ages.

Just like the last time.

(singing:) She's what she is...

Damn. What if she wants the white wine?

It would be too bad.

I don't feel like it after that cakes.

Hell, what's this now?

That's not what I await.

Now, here you are. Couldn't find you anywhere.

Nice suit. What is it?

Well, I know you only from bed, don't I?

Vendulka, come on!

You mean from the hospital, don't you?

You were one hell of a sicko.

Vendulka, being on time is the way of queens.

It's not such a big deal.

Me being Queen, you would see then.

Every one would need to watch his mouth. Especially you.

- Well... - Are we gonna just stand here?

Or what?

What do you prefer?

Ledebur stairs

or Old Castle stairs...

Who cares about stairs? The main thing is ice cream.

Will there be some?

Wait! Why so...

...fast, Vendulka?

Be more patient.

The stairs were your idea. And now you're tired.

- Come on, it's good for your health. - Wait!

Take a look around.

Such a beautiful place.

Isn't this beautiful, Vendulka?

I've seen this already.

Boring.

- The authentic Czech baroque. - Where?

- And the Czech gothic. The craftsmanship. - I know that.

- Built by the real Czech masters. - You are so educated.

Oh! Look!

(Faun:) I know that.

Those are the old...

sites of Prague.

What are you doing here?

Working so early? And without coffee?

- What a mess. - What's that on your head?

- Hair. - But it looks different.

Don't harass me now. I'm looking for the Morocco.

Where the hell could it be? Not here.

Nor here. Hell, where is it?

Mexico,

Monaco... Where could it be?

When I can't find something

I simply stop looking for it. Cause it's a waste of time.

Keep things in order here and you'll find anything in no time.

- Where is the yellow file? - But it's there.

The other one. the one always lying here.

You take me for a thief? I only borrow things. Here it is.

This is one hell of a mess.

Where is the bloody Morocco?

I need to proceed systematically.

When I worked on it then I...

Which one was I meeting then?

- And when I finished it... - You had to rework it.

- How do you know? - I know everything about you.

You were kind of unhappy then.

- I am never unhappy. - Well, if you say so...

And you were wearing that creepy purple shirt.

Me in a creepy shirt?

With those flowers on it?

It was brought to me from Mexico by Ancha.

It was my birthday. Must have been the 15th of November.

- I was working on Mongolia. - I see.

- It must have been... - Yeah...

-26th of October precisely. - Hooray! 26, October.

- But what's the use of it? - You could find it by the date.

I consider dates disgusting.

Good Morning. please, the Morocco?

- Yeah. I'm just sitting on it. - Good.

Ministry wants to know when it got here.

- The 26th of October. - Yep, 26th of October.

Well, that will do for now.

Get it ready, I'm busy now...

I will call for you when it's ready but hurry up.

Jesus, the shock has made my stomach hurt.

And are you sure, that your digestion is alright?

Vlastichka, come on!

You may as well start about hemorrhoids.

- It would be just like you. - And you have them?

Well, if so you shouldn't sit on this.

- Oh! - Morocco!

I really was sitting on it! My lovely Morocco!

My lovely Vlastichka.

Josef, please, you will just hang up and call again as usual.

What? No, you don't know this one.

She's new.

But really. Don't let her stay the whole night.

See you, then.

Which pig has...

So this is Prague and this is my nest.

Isn't this an attic?

- Isn't it windy here? - No, why?

- You really sleep here? - Won't you put down your..?

- What? - Well, the luggage.

Your hands are so nice.

- You are making a fool of me. - No.

- Isn't this kind of worn out? - Not worn out, but antique.

(Faun:) Just help yourself.

The rafters should be painted white.

So it wouldn't look so...bad.

Oh jeez, all the stuff here!

And what's this box?

What box? It's a casket from the 18th century.

- Very valuable. - A coffin?

- Why is it valuable? - Because it's authentic.

And very old.

So you prefer very old things.

- What is authentic is valuable. - And what does it cost?

Sometimes, it's not even quantifiable.

Is this skin also authentic?

- Jesus, I don't want this anymore. - But this is not old.

With skin, it's vice versa.

- the younger skin, the... - The sooner it should be tanned.

There's one thing you don't know.

My father worked with skins.

Couldn't you forget your daddy for a while?!

(Alenka:) Something's ringing.

I'll take it. Auch! You pervert!

Pervert!

(Faun:) Your phoning in saved me.

It was just going wrong.

- She's a savage one. - Not so loudly, please.

- She's just dynamite. - But her scream on the phone...

The uncontrollable passion simply isn't controllable.

- See? Not bad. - But that phone call

Hanka was standing beside me. And she's so suspicious.

Karel, you can't do this to me.

- You must be decent. - That's what I am.

You must help me. She wants me to be home at all times.

I would have no alibi. We couldn't even play chess.

I see. I'm decent then.

- Chess, chess... - That's the point.

You call me for the chess and I can go out.

- Chess, lovely chess... - I beg your pardon.

- Lovely dress of hers. - Lovely dress of hers...of yours, I mean.

There's one thing I don't get. You have a great wife and like her.

So why are you afraid of her?

Bullshit, I'm not afraid.

I only worry, that she could worry,

that I don't like her.

Then I would have to stay home...

- Proving it. - Oh man.

That's what I'm here for. And our chess.

I help you and you help me like they say.

- And we are both alright. - There's a beautiful one.

But you can't have everything.

Now girls, he's coming. Wearing a pink shirt today.

- Good morning, ladies. - Good morning.

What is this? You are smoking here?

Zdenichka, Is it ready?

Oh yes. I mean almost.

- It will be in no time. - No time.

What do you mean? Yesterday, it was in no time.

You seem to think, that I have time.

Well, I don't.

(Faun:) What's this?

What?!

- Different every day. - It's October now!

What are you waiting for?

(Faun:) I want to...

- explain something about this. - no need.

- Page 3. Tell me about this. - Well, I think...

You know nothing. Stuff your thinking.

Page 13.

What about this?

The number of bad luck, isn't it?

- And page 19, well? - Look...

I would know if I knew what you want to know..let me explain.

You were always so good at explaining things.

Look, I know you are very skilled in strategems.

But you have never tried them on me.

- Well, don't even try now. - What's this about? -not about the past.

Wait, I came to see you.

- I have it ready. - Well, good.

How do you find me with these heels?

You are really tall now.

Now you only need to be really blonde.

- Why so? - Gentlemen prefer blondes.

- Mark my word, Zdenichka. - Wait, I'll go with you.

You guess being blonde would make me feel better?

Funny, how dramatic it can be sometimes.

- You're heading to...? - Third floor. -But it's the second floor for us.

It's kind of tight in here.

I'm sorry.

I should really accompany you.

You could get lost in this labyrinth.

- What are you looking for anyway? - A job.

Oh, a job. We must go down then.

To Mr. Vorel. What are your skills?

- Shorthand for instance. - Hm, shorthand.

Aren't we nowadays sort of short of...

- My shoes are too short or what. - But it's all your fault.

You didn't want to study. You wanted to have a good time.

You just didn't care.

Well, don't worry.

I have always meant well with you.

I admired your skills at school back then.

- Of course, you were different. - Was I?

- An exceptional girl. - You don't say.

- So you noticed me? How was I exceptional? - You were too clever for me.

I see, you're talking about the class barriers.

But only you are to blame.

It occurs to me...

Maybe you did it on purpose.

To avoid responsibility.

But it doesn't mean you can do a sloppy job here.

With your skills it would be a clear provocation.

I wouldn't dare.

And that apathy of yours. What does that mean?

Well, I'm grateful of course.

But I'm afraid it would be neither promising nor correct.

Just don't say you're so naive.

It never occured to you, that this could be worth even trying?

- It would be too risky. - And what's not risky?

Isn't it out of the question?

He who wants to win musn't worry about defeat.

But I worry that, you don't allow for defeat.

(Faun:) To fall in love..

I need some mystery.

Everyone is so transparent.

(Josef:) Do you imagine some other girl when doing it?

- Not when I'm in love. - I imagine my new colleague.

Her name is Marie but we call her Silly Billy.

Jesus, no! Didn't I tell you?

Never a colleague. It's the most dangerous thing!

You will never get away without injury.

One day it'll be over. You'll want to run away..

And will have nowhere to run.

Silly Billy has such wonderful tits.

Come on, it's my daughter's classmate. Petra.

Absolutely ideal.

Good afternoon, sir. Is Lenka back in Prague?

Hi. She is. May I relay something?

No, I'll call her, thanks.

Excuse me, If I understand well

- you are studying? - Yeah. Sociology.

Wonderful. I'm intersted in interpersonal relations.

And I'm trying to get a book. What was the title?

''I, We, and the Others''. Something like that?

You mean Krivohlavy's ''You and Me''?

You and Me! That's it.

That's what I need. Could you lend it to me?

- I'll fetch it. - Splendid.

You're perfect. This is my phone number.

I'll bring it to you. See you later.

- See you. - See ya.

Asshole. How do I look like now?

- And you'll make a fool of yourself. - Even adults can play.

- As Eda Bakalar say. - It's like flirting with my daughter.

So what?

(Faun:) We are all in jeopardy anyway.

Death will take everything away.

Every last thing, all beauty.

Everything's merely an illusion. Even these walls.

Live as long as there is time.

To live, to live.

Well, cloudy again.

And that hag down there must be immortal.

Look at you!

And how's it going, married man?

- It's kinda exhausting, you know. - You don't say.

Know what she wants me to? To have a bath every day.

What did I tell you?

- Women are unpredictable. - But no, Jirinka is a wonderful woman.

She just asserts her opinions.

and she's not right.

I should confide something.

I have some kind of protective layer...

all around my body.

And she brushes it away. to make me soaked with blood.

she brushes everything off me! Everything!

Well, you can't do without being soaked.

- The main thing, you don't need a dentist. - You're a great man, aren't you?

You're the one I will give these...

Two tickets to a concert. Take them.

It's the best way to chat up women nowadays.

The culture.

(Faun:) Is this Josef?

I don't know Petra's second name.

Could you give me her phone number?

The classmate of your Lenka.

The one with those... with the melons.

Yes.

No. Come on, please... I want to invite her to a concert

Yes.

Ok, Thanks. See ya.

- Looking for someone to go with? - I have someone.

To what concert? The Vivaldi?

I don't know.

Oh, you don't even know what concert you are going to.

It will end up like with the Paderewsky I gave you.

Thank you, I'm very grateful.

Why are you going, when you are not intersted?

- Why? for a change. - Oh, a change.

Well, for a change then.

And what about inviting me for a change?

You... what?

It depends, for whom would you go.

- if it is for me or Vivaldi. - And if it was because of you

would you take me?

No...I couldn't bear to

you're not there because of Vivaldi.

An interesting one.

I musn't make another mistake.

Not this one.

That one. It can't miss.

- Miss, I've got two tickets to Vivaldi. - Really?

- Two? - Actually one.

- For free? - But... -Petr!

I have the ticket to Vivaldi.

- What? - The ticket to Vivaldi.

- You want it or not? - I want it. Great!

I need one too.

I just couldn't invite Marketa. Or that Dolezhalova.

Or that nymphomaniac. She'd be noisy again.

Or maybe Zdena. It would be a hell of a concert.

- Oh shit, which pig did this? Was it you? - Not me?! - Are you drunk?

- Can't you see we're taking a photo? - Jesus Christ...

Now I look like a pig!

What shall I do to compensate. I'll give you a ticket to a concert.

May I inivite you? To a concert.

Stuff your ass with your concert!

- It's my sister-in-law's wedding! - I don't know what to do.

It's a new velvet dress!

- I could clean it for you. - Jochym, come here!

You bitch!

What are you doing with this bum? He looks like the codger Margulo!

Bitch!

It's your turn.

- What are you doing here?! - Walking.

- I'm going for a walk. - That's what they all say!

- How dare you besmirch my girlie? - I'm going to a concert.

- What do you mean? - Going for a walk. -You don't say!

We were just taking a photo and now...

- Jochym man, did you take the last photo? - There was no time.

Such a beautiful evening...

And I am alone.

Everyone has someone.

Everyone has something of his own.

What can a single man do?

It's too late now.

Hopefully it's not too late.

I must find someone.

- Chasing a ticket? - No, thanks.

What was I actually doing all my life?

It wasn't really nothing but sex, was it?

- Here you are. You have the ticket, please? -No.

But I must see it. I even saw Virtuosi di Roma.

- It's sold out. - Please.

It was also sold out back then.

- Want a ticket? - No, I have one.

(Vivaldi's music...)

Not a bit of guilt. It was an exhilarating experience for me.

You know, for me...

Music means a lot.

- Where was I? - That your job is exhausting.

It is.

But seeing a concert, it's a delight for me.

It's like a tepid bath.

Those fingers, they could...

If they would.

Could what?

Well...play piano better then Virtuosi di Roma.

You've heard them?

On the other hand the old masters' style...

was never fond of the classic accuracy.

Paderewski for instance.

You have some Paderewski?

- Good evening. - Who is it?

Someone that matters?

No. Why?

- Who was it? A niece? - (Faun:) No. Why?

- Our customer, then. - No, why?

It's all your buisness but there are some limits.

- I don't understand. - Wonder if you will manage that all.

Let's have a look.

How did you come to this?

It's been the same for five years.

Rely on my experiences.

I don't want to comment but it doesn't look good.

- (secretary:) They're coming. - I'll be there.

- We can't take that risk. - But this could show...

- I have a meeting now. - But when we are late...

I will read it later.

- Marcelka, you're kinda thinner. - Two kilos down.

- Do you know a Petra? - No. What's with her?

- She was looking for you. - Me?

- Jesus... - So you do have something with her.

Come on. She could be my daughter.

Well, Pepa Hamouz also knows her.

He had something with her last year...

- and her old man nearly killed him. - What?

He nearly killed Pepa.

I swear, I had nothing with her. And you must bear witness for me.

(singing:) Love, sweet love...

It's like a tender caress

that will change your life for ever.

Oh, the sweet love

I'll be damned if I don't fall in love today.

Damn. The hag will call me a buffoon again.

I'd rather not go there.

But what can I do? I must.

And what's more I need the toilet now.

Maybe she's gone.

(Housekeeper:) What's all the hurry?

I'd rather tell you later.

This could only happen to me.

Hope, there won't be any more complications.

Where shall I put it?

Jesus. Hopefully I will manage that all in time.

They're OK, thank God. Damn!

Where's the knife?

(Bell ringing)

Could it be her?

- Are you alright, Mr. Engineer? - Yes. Why?

You're all alone here and there are two of us.

And we have so much of this...

- But careful, it's hot. - Beware of digestion problems.

Jani, Mr. Engineer is younger than us.

- Aren't you? - Well, thank you.

Only we have to avoid hot dishes.

I will hide it somewhere so she won't devour it.

She's still not here.

Maybe she isn't interested?

Hopefully not.

My God, make me fall in love today.

But make her the right one.

Make her beautiful

and brunette.

or better blonde.

Only don't let her make a mess this time.

Make her mysterious.

Don't let her take it off right away. I need some suspense.

Don't let her jump straight into my bed.

What are you doing there?

I've come to listen to Paderewski.

Oh. The record.

- And you don't have it, of course. - I do have it, of course.

(Paderewski's music...)

Please, could you quit that clowning?

(coughing)

(coughing)

Maybe she's frigid.

God, just let her stay...

on the bed.

She's so mysterious.

So beautiful.

And so cold.

inaccessible.

I must have her.

I will teach you how to make a fire

to bake a skin

to lick off elbows

to lard the flesh

to suck off eyes

to lick ears

Did you say something?

Your arms are beautiful.

- Do you want to have sex by chance? - No.

Yes. I mean...I can see it's not possible.

- Where are you going? - Well, then it won't do

to be on your bed...

You diabolic frigidie, what have you done to me?

No, you won't escape!

- So you are afraid of me. - Excuse me, they need you there.

We have finished.

- It's stirred and with sugar? - Please.

Can't you quit fucking around?!

- And now, you may as well start crying. - I am.

- About the spilled coffee? - Yes, exactly the coffee.

- It's easy to clean up. - But it will no longer be me who does it.

What do you mean, no longer? Oh, I'm abusing you!

You mean I'm exploiting you or what...

She's been doing things for me! And now she's done!

She found the Morocco.

What else have you...? Oh, you gave me the Paderewski.

Those saucepans of yours!

The cooking of yours.

You feed me and I don't obey!

What would we become without obeying?

Just what would we become?

This is like marriage.

So I'm abusing you?

- You say so, I said nothing. - Nothing.

- And what does it mean? - Just about zero.

(Faun:) Why is this here, it's supposed to be there.

Now, I don't know any longer where it's supposed to be.

This is it! Who made this mess?

I must make a better choice next time.

(Faun:) I'm fed up with these women sometimes.

Good to be with a man once again.

It's such a relief.

- What did they do to you this time? - Nevermind.

It's always just sex

and no real love.

With me it's only love and no proper...wow!

- What makes them want you? - You must have something to offer.

Admiration, experience, wisdom, music...

- Pass it to me now, please. - Yes, the music!

- give me! - Wait...

Please, I have to go soon.

- (Policeman:) What's this? - Goddamn!

- Dress up now! - Can't you read?

Come on, miss, dress up.

You as well back there!

Ladies, dress up!

- Can't you hear, miss? - I won't let this happen!

- This is the last time! - Well, women are unpredictable.

They will spoil it for me.

- See you later. - See you.

(Faun:) What a buffoon.

I would rather not be here.

Well, here I am.

This is today's fashion?

Well, I've already seen this. But that?

- What? - I've seen that too.

But I've never seen this and that together.

So be happy to see it now.

And what do people say?

- This is something. - You really believe

someone cares about people nowadays?

Candy! It's me, Anita. do you remember?

Wow, you still have the scar.

It must be a mistake, lady.

How come?

Why is it a mistake?

Oh! you mean that...now it's alright.

- Some classmate of yours? - You can't be serious!

This could only happen to me.

Is it on tape or on vinyl?

Oh, I feel like smoking now.

You shouldn't wear make-up.

- Why not? - You don't need it.

What's natural is the real beauty.

I don't know this one. May I put it on?

Of course.

Make yourself at home.

It's for you after all.

Oh, the beauty of your hands.

But I've never seen such dirty nails.

So..? It's natural. What's wrong?

Tidiness is the basis of civilization.

- Won't you undress? - Why not.

I will hang this up.

Do you enjoy eternally cleaning?

Tidiness is necessary whatever you do.

A war will smash everything in the end.

- What do you know about that? - Well...

What if there is a war? What will you do then?

What, me? What will you? What will anyone?

- There musn't be war. - You're lucky. you had your time already.

- No one can take it away now. - From you no one can take it away.

You have had everything before.

All the future, you see.

What future? Already there's a lack of water.

- What's the use of water? - Other resources are also depleted.

They aren't.

Did you know, if we make it to 2025,

There will be twice as many people as old as you

as there are today?

How can you blaspheme like this?

Such a beautiful young one.

So precious. Young.

I'm more interested in old things. Old skin for instance.

Like yours. It's inimitable.

If it were artificial, it would have been damaged ages ago.

Then I must be very valuable.

Not everyone manages to live so long. Aren't you glad?

- I would rather change places with you. - Stop it.

This is your grandpa's?

Well, old and nice, isn't it? Authentic.

Would you also like to live in some another epoch?

Another epoch? No.

But in another way.

Actually I don't know what way.

I would definitely not like to live the same.

(music playing...)

(bell ringing)

- I want to sleep. - Let's go then!

This is driving me mad. It's by far the worst.

And you never have a good time.

It's always just watching out.

- (bell ringing) - I'm coming!

(visitor:) Sorry to disturb you, Mr. Engineer.

I need your phone. I've got this number.

Could you dial it for me? I can't see well.

One, two...Go ahead.

Hello, Antonie Houdkova speaking. Anybody there?

I hear nothing. I can't hear well.

Yes, I've got this number.

Is my sister lying at your place?

What? And when?

(Faun:) Let each one leave on time!

But it's not possible. Are you sure?

- It's the last time I make this mistake. - (visitor:) Isn't it impossible?

It's not possible for it to be the last time.

Of course it isn't.

Come anytime again.

(Faun:) The time's going so fast.

Are you there?

- Are you going to take long? - Do you have something to read?

- Hurry up, I have to go. - Yeah, yeah.

Go away, I will lock up.

Away!

What now? - (Housekeeper:) Mr. Engineer!

- Has something happened? - Janinka has passed away.

What? Miss Houdkova?

So that's why she was watching me like that.

There's only three of us now. Karlichka, me and you.

- I wonder who will leave first. - well, I'm actually leaving now.

Mr. Engineer, wait.

Take this cake. It was for Janinka.

- I can't. - Just take it.

- Lust for sweets, Mr. Engineer? - I've accomplished nothing yet.

Morning, Vlasta.

Are you here?

She's not.

There's no one here.

How come? I've accomplished nothing yet.

And she's not here.

(phone ringing)

Yes!

It's you, Hanka. What?

Don't cry. I can't hear. What, Josef?

Jesus. You made it sound like something happened to him.

And it's just that he isn't there.

His belongings aren't there? Wait.

(tonda:) Is Vlasta here?

- She isn't. - And where is she?

I don't know.

- So she isn't here? - I'll call you back.

- Later. - Look, her belongings.

- I brought this. - Funny.

She's always been so punctual.

Perfect, wasn't she?

- Look! - Here I am, Mr. Engineer.

- Now we're in this together. - What's that supposed to mean?

This won't be here. Here's my typewriter.

Why is this empty? where are the hangers?

Hm, hangers. You will have quite a time, man.

(Faun:) I've accomplished nothing yet.

I've accomplished nothing yet.

- Is the boss here? - No.

- Who's that girl? - Vlasticka's left. Don't you know?

- Left? And why? - I don't know.

You will like this one a lot. Too much maybe.

I've accomplished nothing yet.

I hope it was for me. Was it?

I like it here so.

A change. That's the life.

Isn't it? You know, you are quite likeable.

Do you have another cigarette? Or coffee at least?

- I have. - Great.

But I don't know where.

(Faun:) I've been wondering,

What all this decay reminds me of.

And you know what, maybe?

It might be the aroma of my childhood.

Lost one.

You're kinda funny today.

Rather kinda anxious.

A funny thing.

An old women passed away at our house today.

I didn't actually like her.

She even drove me mad sometimes.

And now I sort of miss her.

- Isn't it funny? - You were accustomed to her.

- It's normal. - So growing accustomed is the point?

Maybe that's what it's all about.

We are living, tryng to do something

agonize

and it's all about growing accustomed.

We get used to it, and that's it.

Whatever happens

we get used to everything.

National theater for instance.

You think every nation has one? They don't.

We are simply used to having it.

Growing accustomed is what's keeping us alive.

You get used to everything.

Even the gallows.

That's the point. I'm used to Hanka.

I'll kill myself. Hanka's crying. Silly Billy's crying...

...she's even throwing up.

Come here, Josef. I will tell you a secret.

Silly Billy is pregnant and want's to tell Hanka.

God gave the way and the seed didn't stay.

Tell me, what would you do in my place?

Hey, look.

Nice. A daddy with a boy.

The boy will grow up and look like his daddy.

And will have another boy who will look like his daddy.

And daddy will die and the boy will have another boy

and he will also look like daddy.

And the boy will also die and the boy of his

will have another boy who will also look like daddy.

And he will also die. And in that way life is eternal.

As for me, I would keep it.

Man, I have an idea.

Can I ask you this? I don't expect you to...

- Swear to it. - To what?

You will sign the Paternity for Silly Billy.

- Have you gone... - Aren't you glad that,

we'll have a son?

- The two of us? - So you won't sign?

The Paternity for my dear Silly Billy?

What a friend you are! You're a cunt.

It's all over between us.

I'm going to Vlastichka!

To Vlastichka.

She lives somewhere around here. But where?

What am I seeing?

What am I seeing?

Oh God, she's moving out.

She's so uncompromising.

Yesterday, change of job. Today, change of home.

She is uncompromising.

I won't let...

my Vlastichka leave my beloved Prague!

My beloved Vlastichka!

No one will take my Vlastichka from me.

(Mover:) What are you doing Tonda?

- Enough now! - This wardrobe

will stay here! I won't let you!

You would have to kill me first! See?

- Man, it's our wardrobe! - I wonder who will pay for this.

I will. I will pay for everything.

If only my beloved Vlastichka doesn't leave me.

I will hold you by force!

I will hold you...

with all the force of my being!

Hey, don't piss me off.

Get out, befere I kick your ass.

No one will move out of here.

Vlastichka! My beloved, don't run away.

My Vlastichka... Look how I've fought for you.

You can't leave my like this!

What's with him?

Don't move her out! I will pay.

Don't we understand each other?

I will put it in song.

For your eyes blue and grey,

which no one can love

as much as me

No one will move away from here!

I've told you already. Piss off!

How dare you?

Karel? Where are you?

Oh, my appearance!

Karel, where are you?

I can't see you.

Karel?

- Karel, I can't see you. - I can't see you either.

I'm holding on here.

Come take hold of me so I can let go.

Oh, water. Just let it be enough.

Vlastichka, I've found you now. You're not gonna leave me, are you?

- Vlastichka... - Stand still for a second.

It is the authentic truth.

What are we doing here?

Are we having a bath?

You are so cute when you're drunk.

I will wash your clothes.

I'm so unhappy.

Because of you.

Karel...

You are unhappy because of me?

Because of me you're unhappy?

Because of me you're drunk?

I'm so happy.

Don't you understand, that only I can understand-

that no one can understand you? Except me.

Karel, understand please.

I don't want you to have to understand me.

No. I knew, that it takes some time.

Yep. Time is the chief enemy of mankind.

I will have to go.

Karel, I was hiding it from you.

Yes, keep hiding it. Hide it properly.

Stay modest like you are.

You loser.

It's good that you've opened your heart to me.

Don't worry, I'm discreet as hell.

The main thing, don't tell my boss.

- You loser. - That creepy reaper.

She also longs for me, you know?

- You loser. - I need some fresh air.

(Vlasta:) Could you pick him up here?

He keeps talking about you.

Seems to really suffer because of you.

He's in the park down there. No, he can't go very far.

Yes. Jichinska street 800.

Loser.

What did my beloved Vlastichka say?

Didn't that cunt say that I'm a loser?

She'll see.

I'll destroy her.

Wait, let's think a little.

What's the best way to destroy somebody.

A woman that is.

the best way to destroy somebody...

is to make him believe...

That he is loved.

And that is what happened.

I'll show her a loser.

A loser can be pretty dangerous.

She'll see what a loser really means.

One must be careful

to avoid a bad end.

Hopefully he's alright.

Oh! Oh!

Is it you? You're coming for me already?

Already? Not so soon!

You are so pale.

I knew you would look like this. Sorta like my boss.

- Come with me. It's late. - No! No! No!

I'm staying here. I want to be here.

I'm a loser, you know?

I'm nothing and not even death can take nothing.

What are you talking about?

You must no longer be afraid of me.

I'm not afraid of you.

It's just that... I haven't paid my phone bill yet.

It no longer matters.

You are waiting for me, aren't you?

- So you don't want to go with me? - I have accomplished nothing.

Why not think about it now? What would you like to do?

- I have to finish that Morocco file. - It's all arranged now.

If at least my name could live after me.

It's all vanity.

- I'm not ready yet. - But you need nothing.

Let me do at least one good deed!

At least sign the Paternity for Silly Billy.

No! No! You're mine alone now.

- Where are we going? - Don't worry.

No! No one will put me in a coffin.

I would rather be scattered.

(Boss's laugh)

I've always wanted to do something that matters

and have always been distracted!

I want to do something before...!