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THE SEED

Hey.

- What? - Take it easy, okay?

Yeah.

Hey, take it easy!

- I'm just taking light stuff. - Yeah, right!

Hey.

Doreen?

I want to go home.

I know.

But Frieda's not far away.

You can visit her anytime you want. Head into the city. It's no problem.

Hey, it'll be nice here. It really will.

I promise.

Which hand?

- Dad... - Which hand?

Here you are! What are you staring at?

- Nothing. - The hospital called.

They need me to come in. Will you be okay?

Come on.

If you get bored you can clean up some more.

How many damn potholes did you hit?

Everything's broken.

This can't be happening.

We waited three months for these! Three fucking months!

- Max, what's wrong? - Look.

- So much for finishing the show flat! - I'll find a solution. Calm down.

What will you do? Glue them back together?

Yeah, maybe.

Hey, I'll take care of it.

- Load that crap back on the truck. - The investors are on my back.

- I can't delay the inspection any more. - You know the bad luck we've had.

Bad materials, supply shortages, special requests.

- You know how important this is for us! - We'll manage.

- When can you start on the show flat? - Best case? Three or four weeks.

That's too late.

Rainer, if we do a good job here

then we have a future.

Okay, we'll start on the show flat next week.

Good.

That's good.

- Do you need help? - Do I look like I need help?

Fuck!

Move over.

You're our new neighbors.

Did you know that our old neighbor died in that house?

No.

Didn't have any family.

She wasn't found for weeks.

Her face full of maggots.

She was put in a nursing home. Calm down.

I am calm.

Hey there.

- Hey. - This is Mara. She lives next door.

Cool.

I'm Rainer, Doreen's dad.

Show me what you've got?

You show me your moves. I'll show you mine.

No, Dad. Stop.

Dad. Dad!

Dad.

Please stop. Stop!

Stop. Stop!

Okay, I'll go inside. Okay.

You guys want pizza?

Come on.

At home she doesn't even empty the dishwasher.

- Hi, I'm Rainer. - Paul.

You've got a lot of work to do.

We had to leave our old flat sooner than expected.

- Behind on the rent? - Gentrification.

All right, time to go home. Mom's waiting.

Have a nice evening.

See you later.

Don't just throw your bike down on the ground, okay?

Back to work?

Back to work? Yeah.

- What? - Go ahead. I'm watching.

Hey, Mara, what's up?

Aren't you happy to see me? You stupid cunt.

- What's your problem? - Don't.

You better listen to your friend.

Who was that?

Her father is my dad's boss.

So what? She's a jerk.

Come on.

Your turn.

- Rainer! Rainer, come quick! - Yeah, yeah.

You have to... Turn it off!

Shit! It won't stop!

It's off.

- The kitchen is finally clean. - Yeah.

Help! No! Please don't!

No! Come on!

Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop it!

Come here.

You can't get enough, can you?

- Hi, Rainer. - Hi.

Jürgen Kleemann. Rainer Matschek, site manager.

- Hello. - Hi.

Can we talk for a minute? In the office?

Sure.

I'll be right back.

Jürgen has more experience.

Nationally and internationally.

- The investors insist. - And you?

I'd never fire you, Rainer.

But we both knew this was a trial run.

And you know how much pressure we're under.

The company that my father built is at stake.

- You and your father promised me this job. - That's true.

And I totally understand your situation.

But this is about all of us right now.

Rainer.

You'll always be part of the family.

Ops, it's just my voicemail. If it's good news, fire away...

You're so clumsy, Mara. Watch yourself.

Little bitch.

Let's get out of here.

We could hide her bike.

Or we could make her fall on her face.

What do we have to do so she falls on her face?

Do it.

You know how. Come on, do it!

Do it.

Hurry.

Come on.

Now! Come on!

Doreen.

Doreen!

I have an announcement. There's been a change in personnel.

This is Jürgen Kleemann. He's the new site manager.

What?

- Why? - What about Rainer?

Rainer will support the interior crew and help Jürgen with the transition.

- Why? - Because that's how it is.

- Unbelievable! - This is fucked up!

Okay. That's all for today.

He can't just take your job away.

It's within my trial period.

Still, you don't do that without warning.

- We'll get a lawyer. - No.

We're definitely not getting a lawyer.

- The company is family. - Family?

You busted your ass for years for old man Klose. For what?

Does he know we bought this house?

Does he know I'm pregnant?

- He never gives a shit. - Nadine.

Nadine.

Hey.

Look at me.

I'll find a job as a site manager at another company, okay?

Okay? Hey, I can do this.

Okay? We can do this.

Come here.

- Are you okay? - Yeah.

Good morning.

- I'll be gone in a minute. - No worries.

- Your daughter? - Yeah.

I have one too.

Melli. She's six.

She's crazy about gymnastics.

Splits, cartwheels, somersaults, the works.

How old is yours?

Almost thirteen.

Tough age, huh?

She's a good kid.

She'll be a big sister soon.

Oh yeah, Rainer...

Can you brief the foreman on the assignments?

- You know best what has to be done. - Okay.

Good.

Hey.

Any news about Rudi?

Yeah, her face is scarred for life.

Man, it's just a few scrapes. She's fine.

No way.

What could happen?

Come on.

Here's a trick.

You take a puff and then say...

Whoops, Daddy's coming!

Whoops, Daddy's coming!

Swanky.

- What are you doing? - Put it in your bag.

- Are you crazy? What are you doing? - Do it!

No. You're insane!

He's right there.

- Stop! - Hey... Hey, what are you up to?

- Hey, are you mental? - Run!

- Run! - Hey!

You little shits!

For you.

- You don't have any. - He almost got me!

Because you weren't fast enough.

- Calm down. - Are you serious?

He knows what we look like.

You think that dumbass can do anything to us?

Are you out of your mind?

Chill!

Doreen!

- How can you be so dumb? - I didn't mean to.

- Clean up this mess. Now! - I'll do it.

Do you need a written invitation?

Just forget it. Go sort rubble.

Stubs and shards in a nice pile. Go on!

- It was an accident. - Keep out of it.

- He's an apprentice... - Keep out of it!

Rainer, maybe you did things differently.

But if I tell him to sort rubble, then that's what he does.

Clean this mess up!

Claudia, just listen to me! You're right, I...

Claudia, just listen... I miss her. Do you understand?

And... Yes, I know she's my daughter!

Claudia?

Did you want to see me?

Yes.

About before.

I shouldn't have interfered.

- This was your first job as site manager? - Yeah.

Rainer, you're a craftsman.

Tiler, right?

Yeah.

That's good enough.

Klose has been trying to get me on the job for months.

Hi, sweetie.

I just wanted to hear what you're up to and how you're doing.

I'm working a double shift today, and I...

Dad will be home soon.

I love you.

And don't forget to eat, okay?

Bye, bye.

Hello?

Just joking. This is my voicemail. Leave me a message.

Hey, Frieda.

It's me. I...

I really miss you.

Oh well, maybe we can talk or something. Okay?

That would be great.

- I came to see Mara. - She can't now.

- Maybe she can call me tomorrow? - Okay.

I'll tell her.

Thanks.

And how long have you known you were going to replace me?

I didn't have any choice.

Rainer, our future is at stake.

This Kleemann guy...

He has a reputation. He sends a message. That helps us.

You could have talked to me.

You know you can always talk to me.

- Did I do something wrong? - No.

I know the timing isn't ideal.

With your house.

And the baby on the way, and...

Rainer.

Just grit your teeth.

And if we win this bid

the next project is yours.

Doreen. Hey!

Hey! Are you nuts?

Don't use my tools on your own. Got it?

- Never again! - I wanted to help.

Get out! Man!

Hey.

I'm sorry, Dorle.

Can you leave, Dad?

Please.

- Hello. - Hey.

So, how's the job hunt going?

Lack of experience, the wrong experience, or too far away.

Here.

Housewarming gift from the nurses.

For grounding, wealth and fertility.

Gorgeous.

I promise I'll figure it out.

I told Shirin I can take more hours again.

Why didn't you talk to me first?

What's there to talk about? We need the money.

It's okay.

Can I help you?

I'm looking for the site manager.

- There he is. - Thanks.

Melli! What are you doing here?

My sweetie!

I missed you so much!

- What are you two doing here? - Can we talk?

- Yeah, come on up. - Alone.

Go back to the car. It won't take long.

This way.

I got you!

Hey.

Why the baby clothes? Is it laundry day?

Why the red jumpsuit? You join the fire department?

Want to go swimming, dummy?

Okay.

Feels shitty, doesn't it?

Don't mess with me, Doreen.

If you tell anyone about the gas station

I'll destroy you.

Got it?

Got it?

Yeah.

Claudia!

Claudia!

- Stay in the car. - Claudia, let's just...

Let go of me. Stop! There's nothing left to say.

Put your seatbelt on.

Get the hell away from me.

- Everything's okay. - Will you move away from the car?

- Two and three need to be done by Friday. - What?

- That's not how it was planned. - What are you, their union rep?

- No, but we can't get it done. - Then you'll work overtime.

We've been working overtime all week. It's 100 degrees. We're exhausted.

These days are real hard for you, huh?

Then go home. Relax a bit.

Put your feet up.

What's up, Rainer?

Right, and we couldn't know this was going to happen.

It was... What?

No, we didn't get anything.

When did you mail it?

Wait a second. We've always paid.

I know it's been a bit much recently...

We had problems with the boiler and so we had to buy a new one and...

Okay. Then I'll wait for your call.

Okay, good. Thank you.

They froze our bank account.

Shit.

- Did you take a bath? - Yeah.

At least you're enjoying the new boiler.

Funny.

Dorle... Hey.

That was dumb. I'm sorry.

Hey, what's wrong?

Answer it.

Nadine Matschek.

The bank froze our account.

- I'll call tomorrow. - I already did.

We have thirty days to pay off the overdraft.

- I can work a few nights for Max's cousin. - What?

You're a site manager, Rainer.

- Why would you wash cars now? - It was just an idea.

- Meyer needs a site manager. I'll apply. - Do that.

Hey.

Hey.

Nadine. Hey.

We're sitting in the same boat.

I'm going to take a shower.

Did I wake you up?

- What are you doing? - Making progress.

Is everything okay?

Do you think we'll stay here forever?

Of course.

- Do you want me to tuck you in? - No thanks.

I'm not five anymore.

I did my apprenticeship with old man Klose.

The old penny-pincher. And... how's his son doing?

New generation, new ideas.

Yeah.

Listen, I'll be honest with you.

You're a great guy.

But you lack experience.

Come back when you've managed a few more sites.

How can I get more experience if no one will give me any?

If you give me a chance here, you won't regret it.

Sorry.

- Hey. - Hey.

- How'd it go? - Yeah, it went well. He'll be in touch.

- I am glad to hear that. - Yeah. Me too.

See you later.

I have the night shift.

I have to go.

GENTRIFUCK YOURSELVES

DON'T RAISE THE RENT DON'T DRIVE US OUT

THIS CONDOMINIUM COULD BE YOURS

Shit!

Hey.

- Have a drink of water. - This damn heat!

Thanks.

Don't you have anything to do? That's not your job.

It's Friedrich's job.

Or is the wheelbarrow too heavy for you?

Friedrich.

Friedrich, will you show me that you can push a wheelbarrow?

He's been with the company for 20 years. He has nothing to prove to anyone.

Hey!

- What are you doing here? - Visiting you.

- Hey, Frieda... - Man, Doreen!

You know how much things suck right now? No. How could you?

- I called you. - Go home, Doreen.

I never wanted to leave!

If you hadn't left, things might still be the way they were.

- Cigarette? - No.

What you did for Friedrich was real decent.

I didn't do anything.

It was hot. I wanted to help.

- Nothing more. - You know we're all behind you.

See you tomorrow.

Hey.

Doreen!

Dorle!

- Hey, Dorle, what's wrong? - Let me be!

I never wanted to move here! You never asked! You just decided for me!

We had no choice, Doreen.

They'd have thrown us out no matter what. There was nothing we could do. Hey!

Doreen! Stop! Hey!

We did it for you. For you and your brother.

So that you'd have a real home.

I had a home.

Get a load of this!

Rainer!

Come on.

These guys are on the job now. Max, show them what to do.

What's wrong? Break's over.

What's this? The company never uses temp workers.

- We're behind schedule. - That's not true.

Do you want to work or debate?

So that's how it is.

I'd get back to work if I were you.

We're going back to work.

Come with me.

Let's go on up.

Want to try?

Do you want to ride or not?

Come over here. Hold tight up there.

Hold the mane. Right.

Okay. And... go.

Very good.

- Are you scared? - Nah.

Okay, then it'll be fine. Come on.

- Loser. - How pathetic!

- Come on, let's go. - Yeah.

I'm telling you, they'll run this place just like everywhere else.

- They'll fire us by month's end. - That won't happen.

Really?

Why didn't anyone know about the temps? They didn't even tell the foreman.

- He's right. - Yeah!

I'll talk to Klose, okay?

And you guys stay cool.

- Nice. - So...

I hope you enjoyed the food.

What? Are you crazy or something?

Be right back.

Have another drink.

We didn't bring in temps to worry you. They're just there for support.

So no one's getting fired?

No.

That was never the idea.

- Your father had a clear policy. - Yeah.

But times have changed.

And if we finish early

we'll all benefit.

Dorle?

Why are you sitting here all alone in the dark?

The power went out.

- You could have called. - And then? You were working.

Why didn't you go to Mara's?

We're not friends anymore.

Why not?

You'll figure it out, won't you?

I'm sorry we're hardly ever here.

I know it was supposed to be different.

Don't worry about it.

Nadine?

I think I have to go to the hospital.

- Sit down. Take it easy. - Okay.

- I think I'm having contractions. - Okay, I'll take you. Okay.

- I shouldn't have let you do so much. - I felt good.

Everything was fine.

If I'd lost him...

Hey, but you didn't.

Hey, Nadine. You didn't.

It's all okay. Everything's fine.

You don't worry about anything from now on. Can you do that?

I can't earn extra money anymore.

I'll figure things out. Trust me.

I believe in you so much.

You'll get the job with Meyer.

I'm sure of it.

I have to go.

I'll call you again later, okay?

You wait here.

Jürgen, I can't work today. My wife is in the hospital. My daughter's with me.

Is it serious?

She'll be okay, but they need me today.

Inspection is next week. The temps are novices. We need you here.

My daughter is here. She hasn't slept...

Don't make your problems mine.

Man, you've got a kid of your own.

Yeah, I do.

There's a bus stop over there. Your daughter is 13.

See you up top in five minutes.

It's okay, Dad. I can take the bus. No big deal.

- Come on. - Dad.

- Dad, I'll be okay on my own. - Come on, Dorle. Get in. Please.

Rainer!

Get in.

Rainer, if you leave now, you'll be sorry.

Bye.

Thanks.

Good morning.

- Your card. - Oh, thanks.

No problem.

No way. So we meet again, huh?

I think we have something to clear up. Don't we?

Doreen?

I'm sorry.

Dad, I didn't mean to.

I'll pay for everything.

How could you do something like that?

Was it your idea?

Yeah.

Okay, we'll clear this up with Mara.

- But... Dad, it was me! - Doreen!

Come on.

Come on! We're going to clear this up now.

Hi.

Sorry to bother you. Doreen and Mara stole at the gas station.

Is Mara there?

Can you get Mara?

Now.

I think they need to take responsibility for what they did.

- You stole. - No.

Sure?

- Okay. Looks like a misunderstanding. - Come on.

- You were both seen. - Hey, that's enough.

- Stop! - Step back!

- Doreen won't take the rap alone. Mara! - Listen.

My girl isn't a thief. She has everything she needs. That's it.

- I want her to admit it. - I'll count to three.

One, two...

Okay, then I'll tell the guy to talk to you directly...

Piss off! Or I'll call the police.

- Get out of here! - Doreen.

Come on.

Hey.

I'm not supposed to get up anymore.

They're crazy.

There's not even anything good on TV.

Your brother.

I have to work tonight. Will you be okay?

Yeah.

Here's the money for the gas station.

Keep your money, Dorle. I know it wasn't your idea.

Okay?

It feels good.

You should try it too.

Scream. Go ahead. Do it.

Scream! Do it!

Do it!

- Listen... We're really sorry. We... - Stop. No. It's unacceptable.

I've heard enough.

We'll solve the problem soon...

She doesn't like the show flat. Remove the floors, moldings, and tiles. Today.

It was her design.

Yeah.

And now she's changed her mind.

She may change it again tomorrow.

- Is that a problem for you? - No.

You're lucky Klose's got your back, Rainer.

- I'd have fired you long ago. - Are you done?

What then?

Where will you go then?

It didn't go so well with Meyer, did it?

I know a lot of construction companies in Germany, Rainer. A lot.

Just forget about it and go back to work.

Man!

- I warned you, bitch! - I didn't tell on you!

- Stop! - Hey!

You leave her alone! Understood?

- Let go of me! - Go on, get out of here! Beat it!

Bastard!

- What was that about? - Nothing.

What time is it?

Go back to sleep.

Rainer, wait a second.

- I'll see you. - Bye.

It's not official, but...

we got the okay from our investors today.

We get to keep building for them.

Okay.

We start working out the contract right after the inspection.

The guys gave their all.

I think we did a fantastic job as one big team. Congratulations.

Who'll be the site manager?

Rainer, just wait and see.

No one has to worry about their job for the next two years.

Bastard.

Nadine?

What are you doing here?

I wanted to come home... to you guys.

What are we doing here, Rainer?

It's all too much for us.

What happens when the baby comes?

- It's just like when Doreen was born. - No, it's not.

Bill, bill, bill.

Overdue notice, bill. And here...

Meyer sent your application materials back and wished you good luck?

I was going to tell you.

I'm going to keep looking.

I don't understand.

When they took your job away as site manager, you could have fought.

Not just for you. For us!

But you'd rather be the nice, loyal, understanding Rainer.

You worked so hard to become site manager.

And then... you just let them take it all away.

Maybe I'm not a site manager.

- Maybe we want too much. - Maybe the baby was a mistake.

Dad.

Dad!

Don't you see how hard Dad's working for us?

Don't interfere. You don't know what you're talking about.

Don't I?

Dorle...

Rainer.

Rainer!

Sleep well?

Come on.

Friedrich, do you have a minute?

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

No, it's not.

Is Dad coming back home today?

I don't know.

What's wrong?

My contract isn't being renewed.

- What? - I'm gone once the inspection is done.

- What? - No.

- I'll be back in an hour! - You can't do that.

You can't fire Friedrich.

- Yes, I can. - Kleemann.

You can't just throw us out and replace us.

- We're busting our asses here, aren't we? - Yes!

- That's right. - We won't lift another finger.

Until you say he can stay.

Friedrich stays!

Friedrich stays!

Friedrich stays!

Friedrich stays, Kleemann?

Okay.

Yeah... It's me.

He can't do that. You know how long Friedrich...

You have to stop this. Right now. If this gets out, we're finished.

They're the reason the company got the bid. You can't fire anyone now.

You promised no one would get fired.

Mom?

I'm going to see Dad.

This is Rainer Matschek's voicemail. I can't take your call. Leave a message.

Hi. It's me.

I just wanted to...

We'll make it, Rainer.

We've always managed somehow.

Shit.

What's wrong?

You thought you were irreplaceable.

It's your choice.

There's a replacement for each of you in the bus.

You either go back to work

or I make sure none of you ever finds work at any other construction site.

Doreen!

Hey. Don't give up!

Okay? Fander. Fander!

Don't let them mess with you.

Fander.

Max. Max!

There's no point, Rainer.

And now you pack your things and get off the site.

You're done here.

What could I do? The investors...

- Just leave me alone! - And... what will you give me if I do?

- Ow! - Hey, are you crazy?

Are you going to run to your daddy now?

That's enough, Rainer!

I mean it! Calm down, man!

Calm down!

Stop, Doreen!

People like you always fall on your face. Get used to it.

Come here. It's okay, it's okay.

Are you insane?