Original subtitles

They say Miss Löwander has a secret lover. - Where did you hear that?

You got engaged?!

Can I steal one? - What do I get?

What would you like? - How about you take me to a movie?

We're down by over 50,000 crowns, we're on the brink of bankruptcy.

I told you these things sell like hotcakes. - I gotta ask you something.

Where did you find all that money? - I wouldn't touch you with a 10-foot pole.

He attacked me!

He's blaming you. - You believe the word of a criminal over mine?

Criminal?

Löwander. - It's me, Anders paid you a visit, didn't he?

Nina!

She's obviously pregnant.

Elin was pregnant and got an abortion. - You can't go there.

I want to drop the charges. - We have enough evidence against him, but I see your dilemma.

We're gonna have a new Director. - Who is it?

You.

Hi. - Hi.

Have you heard what happened? - No.

Police arrested the Director. - Are you kidding?

They came and took him away. - What did he do?

No one knows.

These are good for the garbage! - That's all we had.

Morning, Ethel. - Hi.

You know why they arrested the Director?

No but there's gonna be a staff meeting at 10, they're probably gonna tell us.

Take this stuff back, I'm not buying it.

EPISODE 5 - THE DIRECTOR -

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I got butterflies in my stomach. - Butterflies?

It means I'm nervous. - Oh... I get it, butterflies in your stomach.

You'll be fine. - I've never been a manager before.

Here. - Thanks.

Nina, you're already back! - Yes.

I thought you'd stay there a bit longer. - It's way too cold and I feel better anyway.

We'll have a staff meeting, you should come too.

Do I have to? - We must show unity now that Gustaf is gone.

Is he still in prison? What's he accused of?

We still don't know.

Are you gonna come then? - Yes, let me just change.

As you may know, the Director has been arrested.

It's obviously a misunderstanding and it will be rectified.

Our family will support the Director in every possible way.

In the meantime, Peter will take his place as Director.

You all know him, he grew up in this kitchen. Everything will go on as before.

Peter.

I can't wait to start working with you, even if I wish the circumstances were different.

I'm sure you would have managed fine even by yourselves.

Any questions? - When is the Director coming back?

Soon, maybe...

Nina!

Why didn't you say anything? - I don't know.

Miscarriage...

You gotta see a doctor. - No, I can't do it... please, mom.

The bleeding stopped.

One single drop of blood and... - We call the doctor.

I just wanna rest.

Do you need anything? - No, I'm fine.

Gustaf! - Astrid, don't worry.

I woke up and I thought it was a nightmare. - I'll be home soon.

Today? - I don't know, I admitted selling food stamps,

they have no reason for holding me.

How are Arvid and Hilma? - They ask why you're not coming home.

Tell them I'll see 'em soon.

What about the restaurant?

Is Peter taking my place? - I don't know.

General Drugge, Ma'am, welcome.

This way, please.

Who are you? - Peter Löwander, the Director's brother.

I heard he's been arrested, is that true? - He'll be back soon.

Can we go visit him? - As I told you, he'll be here soon.

You have a longer face than your brother, it's a sign of character.

They don't say it but it has clearly to do with the rationing.

He's been selling stamps? - Rumors on Ragnarsson have been around for years.

Didn't you say things are going well thanks to men like Ragnarsson?

This is totally different.

I don't think he's coming back anytime soon.

Carl, they want you in the dancehall.

I'll be back in a minute.

Hi. - Hi.

How you're feeling? - Much better.

You're still pale. - It was so cold up in the islands, I couldn't sleep.

In fact I'm still cold. - I'll warm you up.

You must take care of yourself. - I will.

I'd like to talk to you about something, when can we meet?

You tell me, you're the one who works.

Tomorrow afternoon in the park? - Perfect.

Miss Nilsson, what a coincidence! - Indeed.

Seems like I'm being hit on in the street.

Thanks, good night. - Good night.

I might be your little wife.

You'd like to?

Yes.

I could move in with you.

It wouldn't be that strange, two poor waitresses trying to save some money.

Right, it wouldn't.

You, me and Uno would make a great family.

We would.

It went well. - There wasn't much people.

As always... but I don't think you scared anyone. - Glad to hear that.

I've always known you'd have become Director. - Yes, ever since you heard mom say it this morning.

No, I've known since you were a little kid.

Mr. Löwander, can we have a word? - Of course.

I dropped all charges against Ragnarsson. - You did good.

I want the negatives of those pictures. - I bet you do.

You can't use them anyway, you'd be arrested for extortion.

We see them more as an insurance... we're not here to discuss that anyway.

We're here about the debt. - What debt?

The restaurant is in debt with Ragnarsson and the debt must be paid.

I know nothing about that.

Gustaf borrowed money. - Then talk to him.

The loan is in the restaurant's name, therefore we're talking to the new Director.

Show me a marker with reasonable interests and I'll consider it.

You think you can get away with this... - As I told you, I know nothing about that.

Ragnarsson wants 76,500 crowns not later than next Thursday.

Is that all?

Think carefully, before you do something you might regret.

You can show yourself out.

I'll see you soon.

Peter Löwander refuses to pay.

The bastard... - Stubborn too... shall we work him over a bit?

I wanna try something else first.

What is it? - He's got a weak spot.

I got an estimate for fixing the sewing machine, it's not cheap at all.

I might as well buy a new one.

I already know the one I need, give me some cash and I'll go get it.

Calle, are you listening? - It's gonna have to wait.

Why? - We haven't got the money right now.

We already talked about it, you said you had something aside.

I bought a ring, I'm gonna propose to Nina.

Fine.

I'm sorry but it's important to me, it's my life.

You don't think about me and Lennart... - I've never thought about anything else!

Can't I even buy her a ring with my money?

Proposing to someone like her is like throwing your money away.

I can't even listen to you.

I told them you wanted to write to your children.

Write down 3 numbers too:

how much you borrowed from Ragnarsson, the interests and what's to be docked from the stamps.

Shit... he came to you too...

When are you getting out?

Not soon if I don't give them Ragnarsson and you know I can't do that.

What was the third number? - What's to be deducted from the stamps price.

How is it being the Director? - Not bad.

How do you manage? - How do I manage?

I'm only trying to make things work, Gustaf.

Listen...

Soon as I'm out, I'll be back at my place. - Of course.

Ok, good.

What you mean? I did it 'cause mom asked me.

No, it's nothing...

Inside here your mind drifts, I can't sleep... I'm starting to imagine things.

You have nothing to worry about. - I know.

I'm holding the fort until they let you out. - Thanks.

Morning. - Morning.

We forgot Mr. Fransson last night but it went fine anyway.

Hi, love. - Hi.

Well... I'll see you tonight then.

Holger will be in charge today. - Are you going looking for another job?

Who knows, we may come down to that.

I'm gonna meet an old colleague, Martin Reimers. You know him?

Of course, doesn't he live in Copenhagen? - Yes but he's here visiting.

You're old buddies then. - Didn't you know?

We started together under chef Julius Carlsson, back in 1904.

I heard he's a big reveler. - Of course, I taught him everything he knows.

Hold the fort, boys! - Yes, Chef.

Mrs. Andersson was very strange this morning. - What you mean?

She was quite, kinda upset.

Maybe she didn't sleep well. - What if she heard us?

Don't be silly. - She had something, what if she knows?

Calm down. - She may have seen you leaving, she's always on guard.

You can't know why she was angry! - I may lose Uno's custody.

Hi, how elegant! - Thanks.

You wanted to tell me something?

I love you... so much.

I wanna be with you forever.

That is why I'm asking you...

...will you be my wife?

Ah...

Not really the answer I was looking for.

I don't know what to say. - You don't have to answer right now.

I love you very much. - But...?

Maybe it's not the right moment.

Actually, I thought it was.

What you mean? - Aren't you pregnant?

I was. - Not anymore?

Is that why you proposed? - No.

But... you're not pregnant anymore? - I miscarried.

It makes no difference to me, I still wanna marry you.

I can't.

I thought we loved each other.

Nina?

Nina... what's wrong?

What happened? - I can't tell you.

My baby girl...

How's going today, Calle? - Fine.

I didn't hear you brag once, are you coming down with something?

No.

You were supposed to take me to the movies, or was it just more bragging?

Are you gonna keep your word or... - Will you leave me alone?!

We have too few customers and too many employees.

We're losing money every night. - Things will change.

I doubt it, all other restaurants are doing great.

Why don't you open a French bistro? - Like a tavern?

No, a nice bistro.

The Djurgårdskällaren is so formal, so uptight.

In France you go out to meet friends, the atmosphere is very different.

Maxime's was pretty fancy. - Not like here.

I'm sorry but in Paris no one would come to your restaurant.

Thanks, darling... I'm kidding, I know what you mean.

You may be right though, maybe we should change the atmosphere.

I could play the piano. - Would you?

Of course, you have a piano and nobody's ever playing it.

It would also be good publicity for me, I'd like to give private lessons.

How would you feel going back there? - I'm tired of sitting home, I need to do something.

Alright then, let's do it.

Hey! Are you still up?

No crying or fussing? - No.

I'd like a word with you. - Of course.

You're from the country, aren't you? - Yes, no need to be formal with me.

The big city can be a dangerous place if you're not careful.

Yes...?

So many things against nature happen here, you can't even imagine.

It's easy to lose your way.

I believe it happened to you too.

Women like that should be locked up.

Have you told anyone? - No, silly... it's between you and me.

Thanks.

But you gotta be careful from now on, think about Uno.

A kid should never see things like that. - No, I promise.

Goodnight then. - Goodnight.

Attention!

Holger, Holger, my dear friend.

What delicacies are you preparing? - Venison soup.

Venison? Let's see how "wild" it is.

It's very hot...

Dammit! I burned myself! Why didn't you say anything?

Ethel!

Ethel, Ethel, Ethel... come hug me!

How you're feeling, Chef? - I feel great!

I just came to see if the kitchen was being managed professionally.

It is, you can go home, Chef. - Reimers passed out one hour ago.

He got so soft in Copenhagen... a soft, old Danish!

You can go home now, Chef.

Don't order me around, I'm the Chef! - It was a friendly advice.

Why you're here anyway? Go back to your pantry!

Go back to work!

Alright, back to work!

I hope no one saw you in this state. - Too late.

You're still so goddamn beautiful... - Stig...

What a fine breast! - Calm down...

Firm like two venison steaks. - Be good or I'll send you home.

I remember when we were young, how much fun we had...

Different times.

I remember when we were young... - You just said that.

Why didn't we escape together? - God forbid!

We might have been very happy. - I can assure you we would have been miserable.

It's been for the best. - Do you have any lard?

Lard?? - I'm just asking.

Of course I don't have lard! - I'll take some butter then.

What have I done my whole life?

50 years in a restaurant kitchen.

I could have raised a family.

Who'll take care of me when I'm old? - You think my kids are gonna take care of me?

They can't even take care of themselves.

I remember when we were young...

Hi.

Hi.

I thought I might find you here.

I love you, you gotta believe me.

Maybe it hasn't the same meaning to you as to me.

What does it mean to you?

When you love someone, nothing else matters.

Other things can be important too, even when you love someone.

I wanna open a jazz club, I wanna travel, I wanna be young for awhile longer.

I asked you to marry me, not to disrupt your whole life.

It's the same thing, don't you understand? - No, I don't.

We get married, I get pregnant, I gotta look after the house...

I'd have to quit everything I like to do...

...while you'd keep doing your things. - It doesn't have to be like that.

Would you take care of the children? - We can wait before having children.

We're not our parents, times have changed.

In a way, yes... in another, no.

If we love each other, we'll find a way.

Where shall we live? Here?

What will we live on? Your kitchen boy's salary?

Mom was right. - About what?

I'm not enough for you.

"Holger!" "Come hug me, Ethel!"

"Why you're here? Go back to work!"

Good morning, everything under control? - Yes, Chef.

Good.

Morning, Chef. Can I go through the kitchen or should I stay in the pantry?

Go ahead.

My most humble thanks...

Have you spoke to Mrs. Andersson? - Yes.

So? - She...

We talked a while.

Is she going to do something? - No.

Thank God! - Yes.

Hello.

Hello, Miss. Are you Suzanne? - Yes.

Can we talk? We have a problem and you may be able to help us.

Your husband is in debt with Ragnarsson.

We talked to him but he won't listen. You think you could help us?

You may explain to him the urgency. - I know nothing about it.

What's the rush? Where are you from? - Let go of me, please.

Just tell us where are you from. - France.

France...

I'll see you soon, Suzanne.

What is this...?

Director!

Is there a problem? - Is this a normal coffee?

Yes.

I ordered an extra-coffee. - One extra coffee is complimentary.

By "extra-coffee" I mean with Grand Marnier in it. - I see.

4 centiliters... the more the better. - I'm sorry, we can't legally serve more than the regular dosage.

Aren't you ashamed? - We have rules.

Rules? You spit in the face of a regular guest?

Mrs. Drugge... - "Generaless", if you don't mind.

They want you on the phone, Director. Everything ok?

Not at all! Thank God my husband stayed home today!

I'm sorry but we cannot serve alcohol that way.

We're happy to offer you dessert though.

Director, you might wanna treat the regular guests in the manner to which they are accustomed.

It's the law, they're watching us. - Yes, but... we have our own ways.

We are very discreet. - We're gonna do like I say.

Is there really a call for me? - Yes it is.

Peter Löwander. Hi, darling.

Wait...

Touch her one more time and I'll kill you, is that clear?!

Is that clear?!

Tell Ragnarsson I wanna talk to him.

Some customers have made complains.

Mrs. Drugge... - Not just her.

In a way, I understand their complains. - What you mean, Roos?

They expect special treatment and extra rations, that's why they've always come here.

We must try to be more flexible. - It's too risky right now.

We need our regulars, Peter. We won't get new customers after what's been written.

They're keeping an eye on us, one whiff and they'll shut us down.

With all due respect, there have always been tattletales.

They never did us any harm. - You know who they are, Roos?

Yes... Hermansson, Klarberg... I haven't seen him in a while...

They'll recruit new ones. - I have a sixth sense for those people.

Peter...

You're gonna have to trust Roos, he's got everything under control.

No.

As long as I'm Director we'll stick to the rules.

You've been Director 2 days... - Depends on how you count.

...and power's already got to your head. - Then fire me.

Thanks, Roos, we'll do as Peter says.

You know this is not our real problem, mom.

We can't go on with the few regulars, we need to attract a new crowd of customers.

And soon.

What are you doing? - Stay on your side.

Calle, can I talk to you?

You have to make up with Sonja. - It's not my fault.

Yes it is, you brought your bad mood into the kitchen.

I have no intention to put up with two long faces.

Of course not, I apologize.

Is it about the girl you got pregnant?

She's no longer pregnant or even my girl. - You promised Sonja to take her to the movies,

so get around to that. - You think she'd come with me now?

Ask her, it can't get any worse.

Come. - Not now. - I just wanna talk.

What's wrong? - Nothing.

There is something, tell me. - We'll talk later...

Tell me now!

I can no longer see you.

I knew it. - I couldn't do without Mrs. Andersson.

You're a coward. - Alright then!

What are you afraid of? - I cannot risk losing Uno!

I heard you came by yesterday.

Don't ever touch Suzanne again. - Obviously you're gonna pay... with interests.

I must say you have more guts than I expected. - I wanna talk about the debt.

You gotta pay, that's all there is to say about it.

I know you're a piece of shit and a criminal, but...

...you're mainly a businessman, you wanna make money.

The restaurant is almost bankrupt. If you pressure us, you might not get a crown.

You gotta find the money, I don't care how.

Here's my proposal...

We pay you back on layaway and with reasonable interests.

And we'll keep buying groceries from you.

When you get out, you'll still have a business.

Means to start over again.

Otherwise I'll tell the police about the extortion and the threats against me and Suzanne.

You'd get a couple more years I guess.

What do you say, Ragnarsson?

You can call me Curt.

Are you nervous? - Butterflies in my stomach.

She's wonderful. - She is.

Music really works.

You must admit the customers are appreciating.

Let's say it's not bothering them.

I know I've been impossible lately, I'm sorry.

You're not the only one.

Did something happen? - Nothing worth discussing.

Then we must both cheer up or Ethel will have us fired.

Are you still in the mood for a movie?

Of course I am. - What would you like to see?

"Spellbound", the latest from Hitchcock, with Ingrid Bergman.

I love Hitchcock, have you seen "Rebecca"? - No but I saw that other one...

We're happy to be waited on by you. - Glad to serve you.

Let's hope the service will live up to expectations.

We always do our best. How about dessert tonight?

August? August!

"Île flottante" and Calvados!

No dessert, just an "extra-coffee", if you know what I mean.

I'm sorry but I have orders to follow. - You too now?

The decision is not mine. - It is!

I really can't.

Who you're afraid will tattle? Me? August?

No one will know!

I know you wanna please me, a man with your sense of duty!

Your conscience won't let you displease loyal customers such as we are.

I'll see what I can do. - You're a true hero.

Thanks and goodnight. - Goodnight.

They loved you... but you already know that.

I also got me my first pupil. - Really?

A couple asked me to teach their son. - See? They're all at your feet.

It's been a fine evening.

Are you Peter Löwander, the Director? - Yes.

Can we talk?

I'm from the Royal Control Unit, this cup contains a mix of coffee and alcohol.

It's against the house rules. - It's also been served after 22,30 to an already inebriated person.

She'd also have her husband's liquor.

Your liquor license will be withdrawn effective immediately.

You'll receive a written communication tomorrow morning. Goodnight.

I don't know what to say, Director.

They sent a woman.

A dirty trick... a total lack of decency.

Is it temporary or permanent? - Temporary, Peter will appeal.

When are you getting out? - Soon.

But we need you now. - I'm glad to hear that.

Why you say that?

It seems Peter is very at ease as Director.

Don't be silly, Gustaf, you'll be the Director of course...

...if we still have a restaurant when you get out.

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Mr. Löwander, I'd like to resign.

It's my fault we're in this mess, I take responsibility and quit my job.

You mean you flee. - Excuse me?

You escape with your tail between your legs.

If you wanna take responsibility, stay and help us get back on our feet.

Tell the staff they'll have to show up as usual.

Excuse me, you speak French? - Yes.

I'm looking for a woman, I think she's here in Stockholm... Suzanne Goldstein.

And you are...?

My name is Philippe Goldstein, I'm her husband.

ENGLISH SUBTITLES BY BARISHNIKOV@KATCR.CO