Original subtitles

The restaurant is having money problems.

As for now, an additional credit is out of the question.

We got peace!

Sorry!

What an insolent!

Are you Chef Backe? - You're late.

Hi, do you work here?

Wait... you don't know who she is?

I can't lose my job just for a... - A quickie?

The kid is nice and polite and cooks well... he's staying.

You'll quit before the end of the week.

What are Peter's plans? - Are you afraid of competition?

I just hope he knows I'm running the restaurant.

There's an option that could benefit the both of ud.

Food stamps. - It's very risky.

AUGUST 1945

Everything to your liking? - Yes, as usual.

I'll also allow myself a coffee. - Good idea, Director.

I've been craving a good one for 5 years. - Like all Swedish.

Maybe I could help you, Director.

We take good care of our most loyal guests.

Yes... that does sound interesting.

We can talk about it in my office. - Thanks, Löwander.

You never told me the place was so big.

Excuse me... do you have a table, sir? - Peter!

How are you? - Fine. It's good to see you.

You weren't supposed to arrive today. - I left earlier.

Great... have you seen mom? - Not yet. This is Suzanne, a friend from Värnamo.

This is my brother Gustaf. - Nice to meet you.

Is the Orlov available? - Yes it is.

I'll see you later then. - Yes, welcome home.

Thanks, it's good to be back.

EPISODE 2 HOMECOMING

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Stop! How do you put salt?

Like this, Chef. - No! There's lumps everywhere!

There, didn't you learn anything at the Hasselbacken?

I will practice, Chef.

Why is he always picking on Calle?

When Stig targets someone, he never quits.

It's been going on all summer. - Yes, he's tenacious.

Ethel? - Peter!

Look how thin you got! Did they feed you? - I dreamed about your herrings the whole time.

She's Suzanne, a friend from Värnamo.

Suzanne. - Ethel.

You have a job for her here?

Well... - I worked in kitchens, I can wash dishes.

I can also... how do you say it? - Chop.

When can you start? - Tomorrow.

Then it's settled.

It's worse than I remembered.

No, it's perfect.

Thank you.

I shouldn't have come in with you. - Why?

They're probably wondering who I am. - I told 'em you're a friend.

It's not what they're thinking. - Let them think what they want.

Your brother seemed... baffled. - No, he's just... forget it.

Thank you for everything, Peter. - I'll let you rest now.

I'll be having dinner with my family tonight, what about you?

I can have something brought up from the kitchen. - Thanks, Peter... I'll be fine.

I know. See you later. - See you.

We're not talking about that again! - The first quarter starts in 2 weeks.

You signed me up against my will! - Yes, since February.

I don't know how I could have been clearer, I'm not going to that school!

I won't let you waste another year! - I manage the dance hall!

What's that supposed to mean? - Stop insisting or I'll just leave home.

And where would you go? - Agnes and I will move to Kungsholmen.

You and Agnes in Kungsholmen... - Yes, why?

To scare your mother you must come up with more believable lies.

Peter!

Why didn't you say you were coming? - Surprises are better.

What a surprise! Come here!

My boy! - Hi, mom.

Don't start crying now. - No.

Don't you ever leave again! - No, never again!

I missed you so much!

Who's bringing dinner on the roof? - Calle, at least he won't be in the way for a while.

Right away, Chef.

Hurry up!

Quiet evening, isn't it?

I have something to take care of, can you do 3 and 4 for me?

Fine but tell Bellan first. - Thanks.

Is anyone coming at my tables? - Why, Margareta?

I gotta make a phone call, just 2 minutes. Lilly will cover for me.

Right now? - If I can.

In the middle of dinner? - I thought...

25 people might arrive any minute, they were playing Wagner at the Opera tonight.

They will all be very hungry. - I'll be quick.

Why is this phone call so important?

Forget it.

What will you do now? - I wanna go to law school.

You wanna become a lawyer? - Maybe.

I didn't know that stuff interested you. - It was the war, I wanna study civil law.

Here's to law school! - I could also help in the restaurant if you need me to.

Thanks but mom and I have everything under control.

Here's the future of our restaurant!

That's a bit too much, Mrs. Löwander.

I forgot you name. - Carl.

Carl makes a fantastic champignon toast. - I'm glad you remember that.

Tonight's dinner is all Chef Backe's work though. - Polite and humble.

Of course...

Miss Löwander, how are you? - Fine.

Did you have a pleasant summer? - Terrific.

Glad to know.

Where can I find a bowl for these gherkins? - In the cupboard.

What...? - Your expression annoys me.

That's how I am, I'm sorry. - You think I poured wine on me just to be alone with you?

It didn't occur me, interesting thought.

Can't you look for that bowl without talking?

There's just one thing... - I don't wanna hear it.

Have you been in the kitchen yet? - Yes.

Did Ethel manage not to cry? - Barely.

She's always had a soft spot for you.

When you two were kids, she always took your side. - I was always on the right side.

Have you found the Orlov's key? - Yes.

What you need that for? - To help a friend from Värnamo.

What's her name again? Sonja?

Suzanne. - Suzanne!

She's a woman then. - Yes, a French woman.

Jewish.

She survived a concentration camp, I promised to help her.

What the Germans did was horrible.

She arrived at Småland refugee camp 6 months ago, she has no one anymore.

Is she pretty?

What's it got to do with anything? - She is pretty... very charming.

Did you meet her? - Yes.

She's intriguing rather than pretty... kind of exotic.

You're in love! - No, I'm not in love.

I wanna help her, like I did with many others.

I gave a family my whole pay from the Army. - Nice gesture.

You would have done the same if you had seen what I saw.

Is she staying in the Orlov? - Yes and she's gonna work for Ethel.

Ethel found her a job?

Is that a problem? - No but you should have asked me first.

Alright.

Thanks for tonight, mom. - Bye, Peter.

It's great to have you back home.

I want that woman out of the restaurant as soon as possible.

Peter! - Hi, Sigvard!

It's been a long time. - It's good to see you.

When did you come back? - Just last week.

I'm gonna study law.

And you? - I got discharged in April, I'm at Handels now.

I was in Djurgårdskällaren on Liberation Day, your sister threw a big party.

Everyone was there. - But me.

To misquote Mark Twain: "The reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated".

Do you know if Nina is engaged yet? - I don't know...

I didn't get that Mark Twain thing... "reports of its death"?

I heard the restaurant had problems. - What kind of problems?

I don't know... poor business I guess.

Maybe it was a different restaurant, I shouldn't have told you.

It's going as usual. - Of course.

How's going, Director? - Fine, thanks.

Nothing unpleasant I hope. - How can I help you?

I thought you might need a refill. - Close that thing, for God's sake!

A little discretion! - These just came from Sundsvall, from the Crisis Committee.

I still have a few left.

Just a few? - Yes, people are very interested.

What did I tell you? Are you sure you don't want more?

I have no cash right now. - That's not a problem. Same amount as last time?

This is only temporary, you know. Just until my debt is paid.

Yes... whatever you decide, Gustaf.

We met in June at a military symposium, he was healthy as a horse.

At that age it happens quick. - What a frisky bunch...

August!

Having been his superior officer for many years, I would like to say a few words.

Colonel Carl-Gustaf Fraenckel was a highly respected soldier and a friend.

August! - Who are you talking about?

About the deceased, Carl-Gustaf Fraenkel!

But that's me! - By heck! You're alive?!

I was until this morning! - August, sit down!

Well... that's good news then!

You're late. - What's the occasion?

It's a funeral. - And you're taking care of the dancehall?

Yes, you can go back downstairs.

There's no rush, it's all quiet down there.

Who told you where I live? - I said I don't wanna talk about it.

It was nice of you coming over to apologize.

I didn't apologize. - I believe you did.

You said: "I came to apologize". - You remember it wrong.

One more thing. - Do you ever shut up?

Just one thing, then I'll shut up for good.

I've been thinking a lot about that night when you came to the kitchen.

I'd never talked like that with anyone. I didn't know who you were so I could really be myself.

Maybe that goes for you too.

Anything else? - No...

Just that I know how you really are... and you're beautiful.

Everything ok? - Yes.

Did you take a break? - For lunch.

Take one now, go out a moment. - Yes, ma'am.

Try to relax your shoulders, they'll hurt less. - Yes, ma'am.

FIRST ATOMIC BOMB ON JAPAN - Unbelievable!

What? - Look!

Hägg broke the world record again, in front of 70.000 people! What a man!

Sports fanatics! - Did you see the new girl? She's got a number on her arm.

She was in a concentration camp. - We wouldn't need the number to tell she's Jewish.

Erland saw her stealing carrots. - I wouldn't trust what he says.

It's just the way those people are, I bet she's selling our veggie at the market.

I think I would have noticed. - What are you talking about?

Ask Holger.

Come with me.

I didn't mean to snitch on anyone, Director. Sometimes I speak without thinking.

Is it about Suzanne? - Yes... it won't happen again.

There's talk about her? - Yes.

Tell me.

Suzanne. - Hi.

All good? - Yes.

Ethel said I needed to take a break. - Ethel's always right, even when she's wrong.

Did you sign up at school? - Yes, no going back now.

Let me show you. This is the Civil Code.

I'll spend the next 4 years learning how to knock this on people's heads.

It looks very demanding, perhaps you too should take a break sometimes.

I promise I will.

How about lunch at my place tomorrow?

Are you free for lunch? - Yes.

No one will see us, I don't live nearby. - Alright.

Someone at table 6 wants to talk to you.

Did they look displeased? - Actually not.

Everything to your liking? - All perfect, thanks.

Glad to hear that. - However... something's bothering me.

Is that right?

You don't know me, do you? - No...

Herman Waern, Director of Credit Bank. Accountant Nilsson's direct superior.

It's a pleasure to have you here. - Thanks.

I apologize but I've been very busy lately. - Yes... it seems so.

Nilsson says it's impossible to meet you. - That's absolutely not true.

Call him and we'll set a meeting right away. - I have a better idea.

Why don't you sit down for 10 minutes and I'll explain exactly how serious your situation is.

I can't during business hours. - You're saying you're too busy?

My guests are my top priority. - How many guests do you have exactly?

Who are they? - Bankers I believe.

Your maitre is just hanging around. - Don't tell me how to run my restaurant!

You can't even manage your own money.

Thanks, Director. G'day. - Löwander!

What's going on?

Do you have a moment, Chef? - What do you want?

I've been practicing.

There. - You're right, Chef. I have to practice more.

You know I don't want you in my kitchen.

I just wanna show you what I'm capable of... - I know what you're capable of, Calle.

I'm sorry I gave you a wrong impression... - It's not about salting!

You could be the world champion of salting, I do not want you here!

I'm not quitting. - You're not?

The Djurgårdskällaren is the best restaurant in Stockholm... I wanna learn here.

You're a kiss-ass too. - Also, my family needs the money.

Come.

Polish all the silver.

It must be ready for tomorrow morning. - It will, Chef.

How's going? - With what?

With the restaurant. - It's going great.

It's just that I don't see many customers. - We're picking up after the war.

It's tough for everybody now.

Not true. - Who says that?

I do... Norma is always booked up and Cecil too.

Bal Palais, Aston... people are going out like never before, they just don't come here.

You don't know about this things, dear. - I've been there myself.

I know you don't wanna hear it but Djurgårdskällaren is considered outdated.

This was the restaurant of German sympathizers. Germany lost and so did we.

Enough, thank you. - We only use the dancehall when I invite my friends over.

Otherwise it's just funerals, old military and their widows.

Obviously it's politically correct... - Shut up now!

I ran into Sigvard Lunde today, he told me he heard rumors about the restaurant having problems.

Who the hell is Sigvard Lunde? - Maybe we should listen to Nina.

Perhaps you should worry more about your Suzanne. - What you mean?

There's rumors about her too. - Easy, Gustaf.

What rumors? - That she's been stealing food.

Why would she? - More than one saw her.

I don't believe it. - She stuffs food in her pockets.

You listen to gossip now? - Calm down, Peter.

Who said that? - Let's call Backe and see what he's got to say.

She was in a camp, she suffered things we can't imagine.

Now she has to put up with the same prejudice here! - Calm down I said!

This makes me really uncomfortable. - Just tell us what you heard.

There's been rumors lately... - That's right, rumors.

Some say the new girl has been stealing food.

I asked Miss Lundin if she knew something about it.

She did confirm.

Ethel? - Yes, she saw it herself.

Thanks, Chef. You can go. - Mrs. Löwander.

I feel sorry for her. - She can't go around stealing food.

I feel sorry for Peter, he even helped her.

He's in love with her, you see it from a mile away.

By the way... Sture and Ria broke the engagement.

Really? - It's your chance.

Please... I need no boyfriend.

How did it go with that kitchen boy? Is he still working for you?

Yes and he's very annoying. - Why?

I went to his house to apologize that night and now he's constantly making fun of me.

What a jerk. - Yes.

He said he'd never talked to anyone like he did with me that night.

Then... he said I'm beautiful.

So... when's the wedding? - Cut it out!

Just tell me so I write it down.

I noticed something strange so I kept an eye out.

She took some vegetables. - I don't understand.

It's no big deal, it wasn't money. - Why didn't you tell me?

I wanted but I didn't have the chance.

Is she here? - I sent her home.

She's fast and hard-working, I'd let her stay but you gotta talk to her.

Hello, I need to contact a number in Nyköping.

51930. - Hello, I'm Margareta.

Good evening. - Sorry about the hour, I'd like to speak with Uno.

Now?

Maybe he's already asleep. - Yes, he goes to bed at about 7.

I see... can I call back tomorrow morning?

Hello?

I'm sorry to tell you but Uno gets very upset every time you call.

I can barely get him to calm down. - Just tell me an hour.

Call around 9. - Thanks.

What's wrong, Maggan?

Nothing important, I'll be fine.

A man is waiting for you? Or maybe NOT waiting?

Something like that. - Men come and go, that's how it is.

Which way you're going? - Klara.

Me too, let's go.

I'm going. - Have a good night, Chef.

What are you doing here, Chef Backe? - That joke got old.

I don't think so.

Nina said the Djurgårdskällaren is outdated, a place for old soldiers and their widows.

Nonsense... people will always want good food and a fancy ambience.

You've been cooking the same things for 25 years. - That's not true!

I stay up to date, only with moderation. - Plenty of moderation.

Are you tired of my food? - Of course not.

Just tell me, so I can go look for another job! - Stig!

You look worries, is it what Nina said?

I always thought the war was a interlude and that everything would have come back as before.

But there's no "before" anymore.

Peter is different and he brought that woman...

Are they a couple? - Not that I know.

She knows what she's doing though. - And what is it?

She's a refugee, she has no one anymore. Obviously she's got plans about Peter.

You think she's only after the money? - All I know is she's not right for Peter.

Doesn't Peter have a say about all this? - I just want my children to be happy.

I've noticed that one is usually happy when he can decide for himself.

You think I'm a bad person?

I told you before and I'll tell you again, Helga: you are definitely wicked.

Hi, did I wake you? - No.

Any pain? - Yes.

Go lie on my bed, I'll stay with Lelle.

It's not the bed or the pain, something doesn't add up.

What's your daily pay? - 8 crowns.

And they make you work nights too? - It's no problem, I can make it.

Ingeborg told me Par got a job at Scania, in Södertälje.

They give him 15 crowns a day and they're still hiring.

Should I move to Södertälje? - We could all move.

They even help you find a house. - I want to work in a kitchen.

Will you at least think about it? - Alright.

It was delicious. - Thank you.

It makes sense that you can cook. - It's the only dish I can fix.

Really? - Yes.

It was dad's favorite dish, he taught me how to make it when I was 7.

Sweet.

Every time we had guests, mom and dad dressed us like Chefs.

We used to prepare veal liver English style and I waited tables, for the guests' joy.

How cute. - It was more of a variety show.

Apart from that, dad wasn't really good with kids.

I...

I have to go. Thank you. - Listen, I...

There's something I wanna talk about.

I don't know how to say this... - I really have to go.

There's been rumors in the kitchen.

Someone said you've been seen stealing food.

It's not true! - I don't believe it either.

Then why you're asking me? - I don't want you to do anything that might be misinterpreted.

I quit the job. - Suzanne, please...

I should have never come with you!

Suzanne, let's talk about it... Suzanne!

Weren't you supposed to polish the silver? - Yes, Chef.

Look at the bottom of this.

Maybe it had been left in the dining room. - Maybe you just didn't polish it.

I apologize, I'll clean that now... - What about all the rest?

You'll do it all over again tonight.

But I finished at 4,30 this morning. - Then stay until 5,30.

So maybe you'll do it right.

Something's not clear? - No, Chef.

Good.

Karin! - Hi.

I hope I'm not disturbing. - Of course not!

We couldn't wait to see him.

Look how sweet he is!

Look at this little one! Hi!

Hi, I'm Lilly. - I'm Karin, I used to work here.

Does he let you sleep at night? - Sometimes.

Is it that bad? - I don't wanna complain.

And who might you be? - I got a little car!

His name is Folke. - Maggan, say hello to Folke.

It's a beautiful name. - Thank you.

How are you? - Fine.

Then why you're crying? - I'm not.

Listen...

It wasn't a man last night, was it?

You have a baby somewhere. - It's not your business.

Suzanne? Are you in there?

Suzanne?

I'm sorry... I don't wanna fight with you.

I'm sorry if I offended you, it wasn't my intention.

I just wanna help you.

We used to say "there's the rabbit".

When you haven't eaten in a long time...

...your face changes.

Your teeth stick out and you start looking like a rabbit.

You also start smelling funny...

...kinda like gasoline.

Then we knew one was about to die.

How did you survive? - Don't ever ask me that question.

Sorry.

It's so horrible I don't even know what to say.

We thought about food all the time.

I used to dream about it.

I can't stop.

I knew someone could have seen me but to me it was more important...

When I can reach and touch some food, I feel more safe.

No one will blame you for that. - They already have.

What will you do now?

I'll move into a hostel. - Those places are not safe.

Come stay with me. - No... I can't...

Just for one night.

Until you find something better. You in the bed, me on the couch.

I mean that.

We celebrate a jubilee, we tell all Stockholm we're still here!

"Times change but you can still count on Djurgårdskällaren!"

We must gain our name back, we must...

Here's your loot. - What else could we do?

What would the other employees have thought if we...

You did it because she's Jewish. - Shut you mouth!

I'm ashamed of this family. - Get off your high horse, Peter.

You used to support Germany too, then you changed flag.

Yes, after they invaded Denmark and Norway. I was never a Nazi!

No one here was ever a Nazi.

I liked Germans better than Russians and I still do, Peter.

It's the Germans who saved us from Stalin. - You're not even concerned about camps?

They systematically exterminated millions with gas, women and children!

That was horrible but nobody knew. - They knew but they didn't wanna hear it.

How do you know what's in the papers is true? - For God's sake, Gustaf...

There's pictures, films, thousands of witnesses... - There have been abuses, alright.

But what about Russians and Americans? They just dropped an atom bomb and leveled a whole city.

Aren't there women and children in Japanese cities too?

For the papers, that's just an outstanding progress in technology.

This is not barbaric, it's human and you know why?

'Cause it ended the war. - No, 'cause winners write history.

Starting a war with the purpose of exterminating a whole people is totally different!

We have different views, let's try to accept that.

I hope those vegetables will do you good.

Curt... about those food stamps...

Ok... let me tell you this, just give it some time.

I understand your concern but if you're discreet there will be no risk.

I wanna sell more.

You wanna sell more...? - Yes, much more.

I told you you would have loved your personal money-making machine!

Can you deliver?

I'll stay on the couch. - No.

You won't be able to... stretch. - I slept in worse places.

Me too. - I'll stay here, it's not a problem.

I got you fresh sheets.

You can make your own bed. - What kind of hotel is this?

I'm tired, I'm going to bed.

Sleep well. - Good night.

Hi.

What are you doing?

The Chef said all silver must be polished by tomorrow morning.

All by yourself? - I'm used to, it's the second time.

Stig must have gone insane, I'll talk to mom.

Don't do it, you'd make it worse.

Thanks anyway.

What are you doing after this?

I'd like to go home and get some sleep.

Tomorrow it's supposed to be a beautiful day, how about a picnic to the sea?

You and me? - Yes, I told no one else.

But maybe you're too tired.

Is it really what you want to do? - Yes, just that.

Nina!

Nina, are you there? - One moment, mom.

Are you up already? - Yes, please, come in...

Why are you panting like that? - You break into my room in the middle of the night...

It's morning, Nina.

What do you want? - Collect your dirty clothes.

Inger is about to go to the laundry.

I have no dirty clothes.

Fine.

Can I come out now? - It's safer if you stay there a few more days.

What about shellfish? Any shrimp?

Calle. - Yes?

We're one girl short, she didn't come back after the summer.

Would you like to come with us? - Yes... should we tell the Chef?

No, I handle my staff. You'll be the only man though.

I think I can manage.

Excuse me, Miss, what table is that?

That's table 6, Mr. Löwander. - Thanks.

BANK DIRECTOR WAERN

Waern. Welcome. - Peter Löwander.

I'm glad at least one of the family has got some sense.

It's very simple: Djurgårdskällaren has lost control of its credit.

If you don't pay immediately, we're gonna declare bankruptcy.

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