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THE HANDCUFFS

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Featuring people of the Vrlika District:

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A WEDDING FEAST ON DINARA SLOPES IN TURBULENT 1948

WHEN STALIN ACCUSED YUGOSLAVIA

OF FAILING TO ADHERE TO HIS POLICIES

Here's to our bridegroom Ante,

his bride, our Visnja,

and our Andrija, who has come to celebrate with us

before resuming the jobs his war record earned him!

Josina!

Josina, stop! Where are you going?

I want no part in this, period! But even Andrija is here...

I know nothing, leave me out. Period!

You can't leave the wedding.

I won't go, I'm telling you once again, leave me out!

Come on, everybody is here.

I'm too ugly for a wedding! Period!

Hold it!

Did you see a bycicle over there?

How about you? -Me? No.

I also thought I saw it.

What about you?

No.

Here, take it.

You're shy.

Here, look.

Come on, Lady, the procession is coming.

Can't you hear the singing?

Why won't she eat?

If we'd had a poor harvest, I'd understand.

Do you hear me?

No matter the harvest there will always be enough for you.

Lady...

They're glad to see us!

Come, toss it into the air! I won't hurt it.

Stop gaping, Musa.

Watch it, Andrija, don't miss.

The crow is mine!

Don't make me wait, Musa.

She's hungry, see?

She needs to peck.

Watch it Musa! Andrija could take it by force!

You're set to rid me of everything!

Do you really have to shoot at it, Andrija?

People, I just can't help it...

Give him the bird then! -Let go of the damn bird!

All this crap because of a crow!

It's embarrassing!

Let him shoot both of them if necessary!

What if Andrija asked for more?

Give up that bird! -No, hold it!

Hold it people!

It's my turn to speak!

You all know I love Andrija like a brother.

But I won't get married again.

Please, let's not shed a drop of blood today.

And what does the bride say?

Don't you feel sorry for the bird?

Folks, I was just kidding. -Sure, I knew it!

Andrija wouldn't hurt a fly!

Just let her have her fill, then shoot her.

Listen, what's with Spiro and his bike?

They have arrested Pasko, isn't that enough?

Pasko, arrested? Yes.

He pulled for Stalin when he shouldn't have.

No big deal. Only, you don't shout much.

I shouted when I needed to. Now I am quiet.

Do you know those people?

I'd say it's Kreso.

And the other one?

What are they doing here?

They want to have fun.

Sure, they came because you are here!

My dear Kreso, you like wedding feasts...

But maybe he's on to something...

Your man doesn't seem to like them.

Who does?

Cheers!

We have new guests. Welcome!

Drink and be happy with us today.

I'm glad to see you.

Cheers and may happiness be with you!

Andrija, I'm so glad you are here. You do these people honor.

And they sure were of help to you before.

Cheers!

Don't I know you, my brave one?

I'd say from the prison.

What's your name?

Luka, so help me God!

I hear that you are saying you didn't like it with us.

God, no!

The '45-'47 period I'd trade for all the rest.

Your arm's a bit crooked. -It's better this way.

Only I'd rather if it were my other arm. I'm left-handed.

I really have a thing for this gun.

You know how much it's worth? -Probably 10 grand?

A hundred! You could have had a farm for that!

Well, it was a gift. -And you deserved it!

You deserve 3 houses, and more.

This shotgun is great! And it's damn accurate!

Halt! Who's there?

Give it to him for a while, he's crazy about it!

Why not!

Listen, Kreso...

I've come here to have fun, not to wait in anxiety.

Arrest someone if you have to and get over with it!

Hold your tongue, Todor! -What did you say?!

Stop barking at me!

Take it back!

Sit down, Todor!

I tell you, this isn't the end of it!

Let's cheer up.

Wedding is for toasts, dancing and singing.

This is a time to keep together.

Cheer up, we're not enemies!

Eat and drink, it's for free! Cheers!

Cheers, old man!

People, someone has stolen my sandal!

Where was it?

On my foot, where else?

It's not a laughing matter!

This is not a joke.

I don't trust you, guys...

What's that beast under the table?

I can't believe it's gone...

The devil has stolen my footwear!

Let's take the bride home. Ante can hardly wait.

If he waited for 40 years one more minute won't kill him.

Oh man, what a sandal it was.

I'll get him for that, you'll see.

Don't leg behind, Josina.

You leave me out, period!

What about a song? This is a wedding, not a funeral!

I can't go on in these shoes...

Let's go!

I want to ask you something but you have to tell the truth.

I will tell all I know.

You shouldn't put the shoes on her, you are a man, she should dress you.

It's just for today. Anything else?

Yes, but it's private.

Have you tested the bride?

None of your business! Don't kid with that!

Kreso is measuring me up and down.

Don't be afraid, I am here.

Master of the house, here's a new member!

How lucky my eyes are to see her!

Have you prepared food and drinks?

Merry is the house you come to!

Hello Tomas, my old-timer!

Here we are! -There's wine.

Look at all those young boys!

Let me look at you!

Last time you came with the army!

How are you, Andria? -Don't, aunt Pere!

How are the kids?

It's a happy time when you are here!

You are like the sun to us all!

Let's have a toast! Here's to you all!

Welcome Andrija! How are you, Teach!

You throw it first!

A good one!

I also threw it over the house!

You are not the gun type. You left it downstairs.

Damn...

This needs care.

Let's go, they are waiting for us.

Where did you get this? -Before the war.

It sure is a fine pen.

You are a teacher, how's my handwriting?

Could be better.

Wise guy!

Andrija, what are those two doing here?

Why are you all nagging about them?

There are laws in this country.

The guilty should go to prison.

This brandy is like fire. Strong!

They can't do zip without you!

I have no part in that.

By God, you have a part in everything!

A word from you and they will run off!

They have their own superiors.

Sure, but you are the boss of them all!

Poor fucks!

Let's ask them here. All are welcome today.

Why are you silent, old man?

Cheer up, this isn't a funeral.

A young handsome man is getting married.

He waited for a long time but we can see why! Cheers!

I know, you can arrest whoever you want now!

Not without an order.

I know who's next.

Get lost, you wretch!

Scram!

Kreso, today is my wedding, make yourself at home.

Cheers!

Andrija, let me ask you, what did we fight for?

So much food here...

others are picking bones.

This is a wedding feast.

It's not right.

Don't embarrass us!

The well fed don't trust the hungry!

He's got to muck up each and every occasion!

Damn wretch! And before Andrija!

Andrija, let's have a smoke.

Then we will have something to tell you.

They are bringing the bell-wether.

Get it here! -Hold it!

Get it here!

Andrija, we have fattened this ram for you.

Better give it to the Cooperative.

The Cooperative has enough,

and we like them, as much as we like you.

We elders swear by you.

What will I do with all that meat? -There ain't much.

Give it to your wife and kids. Hey, it's home-made.

We'll stick it and smoke-dry it our way.

Smoked meat is good for winter.

You shouldn't... but since you have, thank you very much!

Let our friendship be sealed!

Jesus be praised!

Jesus be praised!

Forget Jesus, friar. Sit, eat and drink.

I am here just to say that you have forgotten the Lord.

Thank you.

I was waiting in the church, but you didn't bring the bride.

For the last time:

Who stole my sandal should give it back, or I'll do something bad!

Maybe it will come back by itself!

Take the other one off!

Which side is yours, Visnja?

That one...

It's best to be under!

First you bite, than he does.

Or shall I? -No, don't!

You are so lucky, Visnja...

Visnja.

Come and sit beside me.

My late mother intended this for my bride.

This you sell when trouble comes.

Exchange this for flour if hunger strikes.

This you give when the worst comes,

for a funeral or some big trouble.

My father brought this watch from America.

Never part from it no matter what.

If they don't take me away, our son will inherit it.

For God's sake, who will take you away?!

I know politics better than you do.

Think those two are here for nothing?

No one will touch you, it's your wedding day.

They always tell me that I'm safe,

still I get the worst of it.

In 41' I was sucked in by one side, in 43' by another,

and now these...

Hold on like a man and whatever happens...

I am worried about you.

You don't need to worry while Andrija is here. Be nice to him.

I've drunk up!

It's from the sunny side. Won't give you a headache.

Have you forgotten me, Andrija?

No, Petar, I know you well.

And was I good during the war? -Sure.

Now it's your turn to be good. This is my son,

named him after you. Do with him what you want.

Come closer, shake hands...

How do you do, Andrija?

What should I do with him, Petar? -Whatever, just take him with you.

Is he any good? -Here? No!

Wouldn't go to school, won't work in the field.

Hangs around the house all day. He's got good sides, though.

Doesn't smoke, drink, steal.

Put him in Management.

I will do what I can. I need a piece of paper.

If you need more I will give you five!

Who can you count on if not friends?

What beautiful handwriting you've got...

Here, Petar. -Thanks, Andrija.

Where did he run, the devil with him!

This isn't for you, Cazim.

He hasn't forgotten us! -I knew it all the time!

Here he is, again with his crow...

I told you he'd come.

Fly! Fly!

He's saying something.

Crazy stuff, what else?

He's talking to it like people are talking.

My Lady...

Is he calling for something?

She is beautiful, right?

Fly! Fly!

Fly!

My Lady...

Ante, the gun!

Get me the shotgun!

Ante, the shotgun!

Get me the shotgun!

Andrija! Andrija, my brother!

God, he's hurt himself!

Get him up!

Not all of you, give him some air!

Don't let his head hang like that!

He's hurt himself!

This to happen on my wedding...

Who could have known?

Couldn't it have been anybody else...

but Andrija of all the people...

Let Visnja wash his head!

Wait, stand back, all of you!

When he comes to, we will make him feel at home!

Get down all of you. Have some fun in the yard!

He's going to be all right!

Easy, easy,...

Come, let's dance. Andrija feels better!

Follow me!

What has happened to me? -You fell down.

Fell down...

Where are the others?

Remember the old saying:

who is nursed by the bride must get well.

Andrija!

Andrija!

No!

Are you afraid, Visnja?

Andrija, don't.

Visnja, I always get what I want.

Don't, for God's sake.

I can't be refused...

My Lord, not today!

God, you see everything...

Punish me for the disgrace I brought to my husband!

Make me walk disfigured on this here earth...

Our village never had such dancers.

People, he is bleeding!

I hate to see blood on feasts.

A fine dancer always bleeds!

Fuck, do you know who's to be arrested?

Who?

He's comming... -Get back!

So? I have arrested even bigger shots.

Are you scared, Spiro, huh?

Who me? You know me better than that.

Give me more.

Hell, it's strong.

Let's arrest him later, it's a wedding...

What has he done? -Stolen something?

Declared himself for them and rooted for Stalin drunk.

He could start a rebelion. The order is:

arrest urgently!

So...

Feelin' better, Andrija?

What is it, Ante? I have spoken of you often.

No one can touch you while I am here.

They are going to take someone away. -How do you know?

Spiro came on his bycicle. They are talking with him.

They were throwing glances at me all the time.

I'll ask them what they want. Pass me the jacket.

Long live Andrija!

How are you, Andrija?

Are you feeling better, Andrija?

Feeling all right now?

It was nothing, just a scratch. I am all right now.

You see I am alive and well.

Andrija, in the name of the people, you're under arrest!

Hold on...

I'm hungry, haven't eaten all day.

I am going to complain to the Central Committee!

Well, this I like the best...

Josina, by God, what is this?

Don't ask me! I want no part in it! Period!

What came over you? You betrayed these people

and the Party! Where were your senses?

Explain, you wretch, why are you for Stalin!

Aren't you ashamed?

Can't you hear me?

I'd know how to try him! Yeah, we'd correct him!

Hear, hear!

You disgraced us, traitor!

Watch it, Luka...

You could lose the other arm.

You weren't vigilant enough!

You let him amongst us, where were your eyes?

And you, took him for the best man!

Where were your senses?

And we were nursing you, giving you medications!

Let me see the renegade!

I can't see a thing.

No, it's the other one!

God, you are ugly!

Never mind the sandal, but to disappear like that...

I want no part in it. Period!

Well, you ate for ten people!

Let's go in the house, and never come out again!

Let him make us a toast and see what he'll say.

I drink to my early return among you.

Then you'll get what's coming to you!

Protect the prisoner!

Get back, all of you!

Petar doesn't need to take a job from a crooked man!

Now you say something, you fucking slob!

Stop!

Stop, Andrija!

Andrija, do you think that I haven't noticed?

Ante...

You have dishonored me, her

and the whole house.

What will people say?

This is your cap...

Take it, because I want no trace of you here!

God shall punish you for my shame.

What have you done to Visnja? -Get back!

Go home, all of you! -Strangle the motherfucker!

This is not the end of it!

What is it, what do you want?

Let's return the whore to her home!

It's none of your business! Get out!

Get out! Now!

Ante!

Ante!

After her, get her!

Get her, get her!

After her... get her!

Let's return the whore naked! -No!

Don't... let me go!

Don't let her get away! Kill her!

Stop, we won't harm you!

Stop!

What have you done, you wretch?!

Let's get out of here!

THE END

Transcribed and synched by Goo and Pepi.