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You have one more check-up in three months.

Until then we cannot say whether you're cured or cancer-free.

You can join a group for patients who have been through a similar treatment.

That's not really my thing.

- Well, now you know. - Yes.

Finally l'm obliged to ask you to consider a breast reconstruction.

No, l don't think so.

- Does your husband agree? - Leif? Well, l should think so.

l'm sure Leif likes me the way l am.

As long as l make him lemon pudding once a week.

lnner values matter more to him.

l doubt he's even noticed that one of them is missing.

lf you have the means, many couples choose to go away on holiday.

We're going on a trip next week.

My daughter is getting married in ltaly, so ...

- Some people have all the luck. - Yes.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

LOVE lS ALL YOU NEED

- How long did you live here? - l only spent summers here.

We were supposed to live here, but then Mom died.

Well...

lt's beautiful.

This is insanely romantic.

But there's no furniture, Astrid.

- So we'll sit on the floor. - No.

There's nothing here. Where's the light switch?

- No power either. - Furniture.

There's a couch, an armchair, you name it.

l knew Dad didn't use the house, but l thought he kept an eye on it.

This is a joke.

lt's rustic, and it's perfect.

Astrid, wait.

This is a stupid idea. Let's find a hotel.

What are you talking about, baby? Patrick, this is the best idea ever.

We'll get it ready in time.

Okay?

Good morning.

At a seminar. Didn't you know?

Congratulations!

Dear Phillip ...

Can l say a few words, please? Thank you.

Many happy returns, Phillip.

We're all very happy to be working for you.

But you have us concerned, too, because you work too much.

And so we've all chipped in and bought you a leisure gift.

You're going parachuting.

- Thank you. - lt's about time you came out.

Came out ... and embraced life.

l'd like to thank your sister-in-law, Benedikte.

Were it not for you, we wouldn't have known it was Phillip's birthday.

Let's give Benedikte a hand.

Come in.

l wanted to give you a more personal gift.

This will get you out on the town.

With me.

Tango shoes. l go every Thursday.

Leif? Are you home, honey? l've got a surprise for you.

Leif?

- l thought you were at chemo. - No, l'm done with that.

l just had to have some extra blood tests done.

l'm on my lunch break.

Well, it's over now.

Who's she?

Tilde from accounting.

You're fooling around with Tilde from accounting while l'm in hospital?

Yes.

Get a cab, Tilde.

Remember to get a receipt.

- l know it looks bad. - How could you?

Now that l'm finally cured we were going to have fun together.

l don't understand. How long have you been seeing her?

- She's been with us for two years. - She doesn't even look that old.

She's older than she looks. She's got a business degree.

- She looks no older than Astrid. - Age doesn't mean a thing today.

She must be out of her mind to fall for a guy like you.

Look, you're upset, but there's no need to get nasty.

- Oh no? - No.

You're doing her on my mom's couch while l'm fighting for my life.

You just told me you were cured.

l can't be sure, Leif. l have to keep going to check-ups.

Your mom didn't give us that couch. My uncle Esben got it in Malaga ...

Are you completely callous?

No.

Let's calm down. You're overreacting.

- What do you mean? - lt's been tough on both of us.

lt's been hard for me to see you so ill.

lt's been hard for me to see you like that.

See you in ltaly.

After 23 years he just ups and walks out on her.

- What a bastard, huh? - Yes.

He deserves a good beating.

And their daughtef's getting married. The nerve!

- Congratulations. - Thanks.

They only met like three months ago, but Patrick is a sweet boy.

- He's studying to be a politician. - Political science.

And the wedding's in ltaly where the family owns a lemon grove.

Let me just get that.

- Did Leif ever build you that patio? - No.

The lazy bastard.

And he was cheap, too.

- Good riddance, l say. - Look, he's been there for me.

Anyway, he hasn't left me. l'm not worried.

Mom, Tilde is telling everyone at work they're getting married.

Look, people talk. Dad's just confused.

- No, he's a prick. - Don't say that about your father.

You always defend him, and he's always treated you like shit.

- What does Astrid say? - She's busy with the wedding.

- What's that? - Some candy and magazines.

Mom, l'm not going to summer camp.

- Where did you find them? - ln a box in the basement.

Mom, l'm going to be alright. l can take care of myself.

But you're going away for so long.

l don't want you to.

Why can't they postpone it three days so you could make the wedding?

- They can't stop the war for that. - Sure they can.

l have a plane to catch ...

l've been really unlucky lately ...

And l'm not used to traveling alone.

l just have to catch that plane. My daughtef's getting married in ltaly.

You're Patrick's dad?

lda.

Exciting.

Hi, Mom!

Hi, little Mommy.

- Hi. Good to see you. - You too.

- This is nice. - Let me show you to your room.

- You didn't bring a suitcase? - lt's still in Copenhagen.

Aren't you happy?

Well, we've been very busy.

- Patrick has been terrified all week. - How about you?

- Well, l'm terrified too. - My little girl's getting married!

Mom, how did you know Dad was the one? Did you know right away?

l just thought he was a dream.

- Are you having doubts? - l don't know ...

lt's perfectly normal to have second thoughts.

Life doesn't hold any guarantees.

You aren't Catholic, so you can always ...

Very funny, Mom. You've already got us divorced.

Sorry.

- lt'll work out, don't you think? - Sure.

- Has Dad arrived? - Tomorrow.

- He went to see Pompeii on the way. - Oh?

- Why didn't you fly out together? - Oh, you know ...

Dad went and got all cultural.

Everything's just fine.

Magazines.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Patrick?

Patrick? l found all these pretty table cloths and napkins.

- We just took a break. - But we're so busy.

Hi, baby.

- We've only been here 20 minutes. - l'm glad you're not stressed out.

- But people will be here any minute. - Well, let's get to it then.

But we sent for him ...

- These shoes are killing me. - So don't gorge chips on the plane.

Salt retains water. With those fat feet of yours you should wear sandals.

This is my mom, lda. Benedikte is Patrick's aunt.

- Her daughter, Alexandra. - Charming, isn't she?

All that excess luggage and she still didn't bring a decent pair of shoes.

- My suitcase is gone. l have nothing. - l hate it when that happens!

What do we pay them for? But your hair is beautiful.

lt's a wig.

And you're funny, too.

Oh, well ...

- Did you fly out with Phillip? - Yes.

ls he a wonderful man? ls he to die for?

Who cares if he's ugly? Just kidding.

- Well, here we are. - And isn't it wonderful here?

Cheers.

- Here comes Dad. Hi, Dad. - Hi, sweetie.

lsn't that the girl from accounting?

What the hell is wrong with you? You can't bring her to the wedding.

- Let's all calm down. - Calm down? You ...!

- What did she do that for, baby? - Just find me another shirt, baby.

- Dad? - Sweetie.

You look great. Some shack, huh?

- Hi, Leif. Welcome. - Thanks.

Thanks, baby. You've met Tilde, haven't you?

Hi, sweetie. And thanks for inviting me on such a short fuse.

- Dad, got a minute? - Sure. l need to change anyway.

- What the fuck, Dad? - Her return flight got cancelled.

- Tilde broke down ... - What the fuck is going on?

- l called to say she was coming. - Stop right there!

Don't you give a damn about Mom?

l've lost eight pounds over this.

Kenneth hates me.

And Vibe, the hairdresser, spat at the company car on Friday.

This has been tough on me emotionally, too!

- Here. - Thanks.

- This is my dad. - Tilde Romer, Leif's fiancee.

- Hi. Tilde Romer, Leif's fiancee. - Auntie Benedikte.

- Hi. Hanne. - Leif's fiancee.

- Hi. Fiancee? - Yes.

Why didn't you tell me you split up?

- We didn't split up, Astrid. - Have you gone mad?

What the fuck's going on? He brought that slut from accounting.

- Don't use that language. - The word slut was invented for this.

Tell me what's going on. Be honest with me.

l'm sorry.

- But l never dreamed he'd bring her. - What an idiot.

He is a moron.

But really he's just confused, sad and unhappy.

- My illness put a great strain on him. - Will you listen to yourself?

You don't understand.

And you shouldn't.

lt's your wedding. Don't waste your time on us.

lt's going to be great.

- l feel like asking them to leave. - No, he should be here.

He's your dad. lt's your wedding.

Don't worry about me. l'll get myself together.

Go find Patrick.

Scram.

Turn around.

- Dig in. - Not everyone's here. Let's wait ...

l'm leaving, if you make a speech.

l know it's impolite to speak before dinner, so l'll make it short.

But as Patrick's aunt l feel obliged to say a few words.

After all, l have been taking care of Patrick these past many years.

- l've been like his ... plastic mom. - You could say that.

- Cardboard mom. - Hey, you!

- l'd rather be your auntie mom. - Try being a mom for a start.

As such it's my job to tell you you're not the center of attention tonight.

Nor are you, Astrid.

The center of attention tonight is our host, Phillip.

Go on, Dad.

Patrick, you have the most wonderful father.

Astrid, you're marrying a boy -

- whose father has meant the world to me and my daughter.

He was there when my little big daughter struggled with obesity.

That kept me awake at night.

He was there when she cut herself and did even worse things.

And he was there when l got divorced some years back.

A nasty divorce. My ex-idiot l call him.

No, let's not talk about me. This is your party.

A party made possible by Phillip. You're blessed to be having it here -

- where he married my sister, what, 26 years ago?

Even then we fancied each other, didn't we?

Until Elizabeth grabbed you from right under my nose.

Before l could count to three. l don't know what l'm saying.

Seriously, though. She was a fantastic sister.

Excuse me forjust a second.

l'm sorry.

l'll get on with it.

Patrick ... lt was hard on you. You poor thing.

lt was hard on Phillip, too, but she would have been so proud -

- if she could have seen you with Astrid today.

l'm proud of you, and so is Phillip, l'm sure.

So l'd like to propose a toast and quote Henry Miller:

"You can never get nor give enough love."

And to quote Herman Bang:

"lndifference is love's most painful dregs." Cheers.

Cheers.

lt's okay, baby.

l think we can sit down now.

Herman Bang? Don't know the guy. Do you?

Herman Bang? Sure.

You're just saying that to sound smart.

- Let me do it. - No, it was my fault.

Hey, stop that.

What are you doing?

How come you're not asleep? ls something wrong?

No. l just needed a breath of fresh air.

The dinner went well.

Well, apart from Auntie Mom's speech -

- your dad's girlfriend and the dress incident, it went fine.

That's family for you. Can't escape the loonies.

- The thing with the dress was fun. - Sure.

l think everything's going to be ...

... fantastic.

Go back to bed, baby. l'll be right in.

Okay?

Premarital sex is okay. You do know that, don't you?

How far do we have to walk in this stupid heat? lt's so hard.

l have one thing to say to you. Spinning, spinning, spinning.

ls all this property yours, Phillip?

You must make a bundle.

What's the going rate for those little yellow devils?

- Don't talk about money all the time. - l don't.

Baby, take a breath and enjoy the nature mood.

Listen to the birds.

They're doing just fine. Without money, baby.

l'll lend you a dress. l brought four, and l'm sure one of them fits you.

They're all tight, but one of them's made with stretchy fabric.

You could do my hair in return. Wouldn't that be great?

Great idea. But we're going shopping for table cloths -

- and then we'll find you a nice dress, Mom.

Tilde, come here. Come on.

You bet we will.

Oh, look.

Beautiful.

There's Phillip. l thought they went back home.

So did l. We have to get back, too.

- You go. l'll go and say hello. - You're sweet, Mom.

- But maybe he wants to be alone. - Come on. Nobody wants that.

- See you later. - Bye.

This is lda Hjort.

l'd like to talk to ...

Oncology, please.

l just found a lump on my neck.

Here they are!

- Congratulations! - Thanks!

Kenneth!

- What are you doing here? - Would l miss your wedding?

- What did you do to your arm? - l fell, okay? And it hurts like hell.

- Let's get this party started. - Mom will be thrilled to see you.

- But there's something about Dad ... - Now what?

- l'm going to kick his ass. - Don't, Kenneth.

- Don't ruin your sistef's party. - When my arm's okay, he's in for it.

No!

- You look pretty. - Oh, shut up. Let's go.

- Mom. - What?

l mean it. You're pretty.

Let's go.

- You went and broke your arm, kid? - Stay away from me.

- Beautiful. - Thank you.

Yes, please.

Oh, my God, what a fabulous dress.

Did you find it in town? Great place. Nice shops. Love it.

- They're spending all his money. - No, it's a loan.

- lt exceeded my credit card limit. - So you borrowed money off Phillip?

lda, take it. They serve a great grape down here.

- You're a knock-out in that dress. - Thanks, Leif. Hi, sweetie.

- You look pretty. - Speak for yourself.

Sorry to interrupt. Dinner is almost ready.

But first l'd like to welcome you all -

- and thank you for coming to our wedding. You've made us very happy.

And then l'd like to remind everyone to go easy on the booze tonight -

- because the real party isn't until tomorrow.

- You could've told us. - l'm just kidding.

We'd also like to say ...

Fuck, l'm nervous. Sorry. l'm so pathetic.

We'd like to thank Dad for making all of this possible.

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

Astrid, your turn.

This morning when l woke up, l remembered the first time we met.

That was like a week ago?

Three months tomorrow, okay?

l'd only known Astrid for 15 minutes -

- when she told me she wanted to get married -

- live in the country and have six wonderful children.

Astrid just wanted to be surrounded by love -

- and fill her life and heart with love.

l think that's simply fantastic.

l just started tomorrow's speech ... l didn't mean to.

But, Astrid, l love you.

With all of my heart.

And l really hope l can help make your wish come true.

Cheers, baby.

Cheers.

Dinner is ready.

What?

We're not going dancing. You go ahead and dance.

One single coating, 25,000 for a room.

Get off the couch.

Nice, huh?

Hey, get lost!

What have you been up to, Alexandra?

Have you been drinking the heeltaps? Put two fingers down your throat.

Two fingers down your throat, sweetie.

Mom, l feel terrible.

l've been looking forward to this trip for months.

You weren't even supposed to come, but Dad couldn't take you. Again.

lt's my turn to have fun, so put two fingers down your throat, okay?

You might as well learn, the way you stuff yourself. Go on.

Two fingers. You'll feel much better.

Fuck, you're ugly.

- l hate you. - There you go. Me, me, me.

Think we could focus on Mom for five minutes?

No, Alexandra!

Gross!

What a lot of trees, huh? And lots of lemons.

Oh yes. lt's beautiful.

lt's wild to see them just hanging from a branch.

Got your drink on?

lt's just like being on one of those All lnclusive vacations.

Your arm is really awesome.

Weren't you like really scared?

No. l've tried all sorts of things.

That's combat for you. You just don't think it's going to happen to you.

l was fucking lucky.

l'll be right back with the rest of that story. Stay put, you hear?

What are you doing with an old fart like my dad?

You're really nice and beautiful.

- Why don't you find a younger guy? - l don't know.

- l like mature men. - And you think my dad's mature?

Sure.

But you're pretty mature too.

May l?

Just like old times.

l still remember some of the forbidden steps.

- Leif ... - What?

- l don't want to. - Oh, come on.

- Keep up. - Leif, it's not funny.

- Didn't you hear her? - Let me dance with your mom.

- Shut the fuck up! - Lay off.

- Just go. - Don't push me, kiddo.

Shut the fuck up, or l'm going to kick your ass!

- You've always been a shitty dad! - Kenneth!

- Stay the fuck away! - Leifielovie, baby!

- Leifielovie, are you okay? - Stop calling me Leifielovie!

Kenneth!

l was just looking for Kenneth.

Well, go look for Kenneth.

What are you doing? They think we're all psychos now.

- You're mad about him. - Sure, he's a hunk.

You admit it? So marry him instead!

- You're all over each other! - Baby, he's into guys.

- What? - He's gay.

- How do you know? - Marco told me, but it's a secret.

Alessandro is afraid of telling his family, so don't ...

You're the one he's got a crush on.

Go and apologize to him and come back and dance with me.

l know l shouldn't have punched him.

But just the sight of him pisses me off.

lf only he had one good quality, but he doesn't.

- Sure he does. - What? Honestly?

What did you fall for back then?

l remember Grandma saying he had nice table manners.

That meant he was raised properly.

- Still, l shouldn't have punched him. - No, but he'll get over it.

He's sturdy.

- lt was stupid of me to come. - No, it was a great idea.

Or we wouldn't have sat here splashing our feet, you and l.

l'm so glad you broke that arm.

- Mom, cut it out. - What?

What?

- Shouldn't you go to bed? - No way. Why would l?

What are you doing here?

l don't think Patrick wants to go through with this, Mom.

What makes you say that?

There's something wrong.

l know l'm not the most beautiful girl in the world -

- but he doesn't want me at all.

He wants the party and his stupid dad and Alessandro -

- and the wine and the food and the friends ...

But he doesn't want me.

You're not even contradicting me. l've been such a fool.

You're not a fool. You're the most beautiful girl in the world.

Maybe he's just nervous and stressed out.

Sure, but that's not all.

l can feel it. He's not into me. He never looks me in the eyes.

Well, he'd have to stand on his toes.

Mom, why do you always ... crack jokes at the wrong time?

Sorry.

He goes mad with jealousy, if someone even looks at me -

- but he won't touch me when we're alone.

We haven't made love once while we've been here.

- Maybe he's just scared. - l don't know.

l don't know. l don't know anything.

Hi. Listen ...

We'd better prepare ourselves for a delay.

Tilde?

Well, can we guests do anything to help?

No, l don't think so.

Can we have something to drink? The old people are getting hot.

Don't you shush me. l'm just trying to help.

Here you go, sweetie.

Here we go.

Well, we're very sorry, but we're not getting married.

We apologize for dragging you down here in vain. We hope you ...

We don't hate each other.

We just can't lie to each other or to you or to ourselves.

l'm sick and tired of keeping up appearances.

Or going through the motions because the truth is too upsetting.

l'm fed up with your lies.

You can't lie your way through life just because it's easier.

Looking at you l just know -

- that's how you end up fat, old and unhappy.

And l don't want to end up that way.

- lt's nobody's fault or anything ... - Damn right it is!

lt's not Astrid. l've been a fool from the very start.

- Okay? - Yes.

l'm sorry.

But it doesn't matter now. We're not right for each other.

So we're not ...

We still have a choice.

l can't keep my lid on anymore.

What now then?

ls the buffet still on? What about all the gifts?

We'd just like a little information.

Okay. l'm going to try to catch a flight out tonight.

The rest of you can do as you like.

Let's go.

Let me help you with that.

Leif?

lda, l can't live without you.

l know l've been a jerk. l hope you can forgive me.

You were right. We belong together.

- What about Tilde? - Oh, l'm through with her.

lt was a huge mistake, and l admit that from the bottom ...

- You're the only woman for me. - What makes you say that?

lt's the truth. Haven't you always said we have to stick together at all costs?

- Yes ... - We're right for each other.

l'd just plain forgotten how beautiful and fantastic you are.

l really do love you, and l always have.

Please take me back, lda.

Thank you.

Thank you, lda.

lt's a perfectly natural reaction to think you've had a relapse.

l know, but l have a bad feeling about this. l felt a lump.

l don't feel any lump.

But you may be right.

Your prognosis isn't promising. l don't want to give you false hope.

But l don't feel a thing.

lf l were to send everyone with a bad feeling through extensive check-ups -

- the entire system would collapse.

Let's hold our horses as long as we're dealing with psychological symptoms.

- What's psychological about a lump? - But l don't feel any lump.

People have the oddest symptoms.

Last week a patient felt a squirrel inside his head.

l'd really, really like to have it checked.

HERLEV HOSPlTAL

Let's add a little bounce to the sides. Or else you'll look like John Lennon.

- lda, get a cup of coffee, will you? - Sure.

Sure we can. lt's just a trim.

You've got time. Be nice to the customers.

Well ...

- lda, can l just say ... - Be quiet, Vibe.

- Oh, you can't be serious, lda. - Yes.

And l love Leif.

l don't need any more confusion in my life.

- He only had one side trimmed. - Shush, or l'll trim your other side.

Well, thanks for lunch.

l've got a great idea. We are going to take out another mortgage -

- and then we're going away on a trip.

- Sure. - To the Seychelles.

lt'll cost us a bundle, but damn, it's beautiful there. Hello!

- What's wrong? - l don't want to.

Okay. We'll spend the money on something else.

But l ...

l don't want to do anything with you, Leif.

Well, then ... spend the money on yourself.

Leif, it's over between us.

l don't want to sit -

- on a patio drinking coffee when we're old.

l'm going to go now, Leif.

Where are you going?

lda, l asked you a question. Where are you going?

Where are you going?

Goodbye.

lda?

lda, for fuck's sake!

LOVE lS ALL YOU NEED

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