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A Year Earlier

lt hurts.

You're late again.

Will you come to the show tonight?

l'll try.

You've promised.

- What's that? - A heart.

This....

Give it back.

lt's. . .

a reservation. We'll go to the sea side on Monday.

- Promise me you'll never grow up. - That's my only virtue.

Do you know how to play 'trains'?

First... the engine driver needs to see you.

Second...

you can't turn around.

And third. . .

you have to stop the train.

- Are you nuts? - Relax.

l was just kidding. Really.

- Hello. - Hello.

l'm sorry. You may not believe me, but l was attacked by crocodiles.

Let's go home.

Come on. . .

Ooops.

l'm sorry.

- Have you seen Justynka? - She's over there.

Justynka.

l warned you, sir.

After 6 pm we are not responsible for the children.

You'll give me a heart attack one day.

No...

Next time. . .

at least try to call.

l'm really sorry. . . it won't happen again.

l don't believe you.

You know what?

We'll have your birthday at the cottage.

State Music School.

''lrresponsible father deprived of parental rights by family court''

l'm sorry l was working. How was it?

- l was given my due. - Which means?

They appreciated my talent and l got the job.

lt's good l encouraged you.

Listen. . . l'm starting in 2 weeks,

how about getting away together for few days?

- l'm sorry but l'm going to Jurata. - A symposium again?

You wanted to go shopping.

l need to buy shoes. My feet have been swollen lately.

l've never been to Jurata.

No way. l'll be working all the time.

l'll walk on the beach and in the evening when you're free. . .

l'll be dead in the evening.

We'll see about that.

You're an orderly girl. Derivative of ''order''.

l like it when everything is in its place.

l know.

The water is cold.

Come down here.

We're waiting at the club.

My princess.

Don't you think that as the years go by,

children take away all the good words we once had for each other?

You'll be late for kindergarten.

Peesto!

Once again, once again!

My little girl.

- What will you have for breakfast? - lce cream!

- How about something else? - lce cream!

- lce cream causes toothache. - You can go to the dentist.

- What are you two conspiring about? - l'm afraid of the dentist.

- l want teeth like that. - So do l.

- You know they're crowns? - l'm committed.

Emotionally. And financially.

Crowns mean unnecessary pain.

My suggestion is to leave things as they are.

- lf it's not broken, don't fix it. - My husband doesn't like them.

l'd rather change them before it's too late.

Everything's set.

You know what? l'll do it tomorrow.

Let me think about it. l need to read it thoroughly.

- l'll see you tomorrow. - Ok, up to you. Take care.

Bye.

l couldn't make it. l'm sorry.

How was the show?

Don't know.

There weren't many people.

l got them from Piotr.

He got me a one year contract in Milan.

- You want to leave? - Why should l stay here?

You promised to give me some time.

- l'm persuading Anna to go to work. - There's always something.

l have to give him my answer tomorrow.

You won't go anywhere. l'll handle it.

Easy. You can visit me.

l don't want you to go.

l'll make some money and you'll figure out what you can do with us.

All this is happening too fast. Anna. . .

Pick it up. l'll be quiet.

Stop lying to yourself.

l know you'll never leave them anyway.

l'll talk to her.

l'll talk to her tonight.

Hug me.

- l'm going to bed. - Will you eat something?

- l'm tired. - l made a good dinner.

l'm sorry.

l don't know, what's going on with me lately.

l need to get away.

Alone.

What else do you want me to do?

l'm at your service day and night.

- l give you food. - l'm not talking about that.

What then?

When you want, l jump in bed and spread my legs.

l've given up my career. What else do you want?

Nothing.

Anna...

look at me please.

Please, be frank.

Haven't you ever wanted to run away somewhere?

Run away? Why?

No.

l haven't.

Everything is the way l wanted.

Really.

Confetti? What are we celebrating?

You turn everything into a joke. l'm suffocating. l need people.

- or l'll go mad! - Who's cut you off from people?

Not me. You can do whatever you want.

There's always something more important than me.

- We need to change that. - l can't do much.

Who'll pick up our daughter from kindergarten?

You're right. l'm no good.

You'll always be unhappy with me.

ls that all you've got?

You deserve someone better than me.

- He'll understand you, take better care of our child. - Children.

Someone, who'll take better care of our children.

- What are you talking about? - We're going to have a baby.

- Why haven't you told me? - l'm telling you now.

l don't know what to say.

l'm happy.

Honestly, we can't be together.

You're attractive, you'll sort your life out.

Yes, this will be better.

You understand, l can't leave my children.

- Why don't you answer my calls? - l can't talk. l'm driving.

- l'll tell Piote l'm going to Milan. - There've been some complications,

but nothing has changed.

- Did you tell her? - lt's not that easy.

Get her on the phone, you'll see, how easy it is.

lt's my daughtee's birthday. l'll handle it on Monday.

l peomise. . . Thousand peecent.

- Do you still love me? - Like crazy.

Madame.

Who called?

No one you know. Nothing important.

Don't carry anything. l'll get the rest in a moment.

Daddy!

- Daddy! - l'm on my way, Justynka.

Justynka.

Gotcha!

Justynka!

would you please, take your backpack to your room?

Are you Ok?

Now tell me ''lt's not what you think darling''.

lt's not what you think, darling.

lt's not funny. What is this?

A wig?

Really?

Whose?

This was supposed to be a surprise for our trip to Jurata.

- You know l don't like dressing up. - l know.

But l thought there wouldn't be a good moment later on.

- Are we playing? - Yes! Sure we are.

- Do you want anything for supper? - l'm tired. Fix something up.

That's what l'm asking. What do you want?

Who's that?

Happy to see me?

Why are you here?

l brought a gift for the birthday girl. A magic ball.

Piotr!

- That's some surprise! - Hi!

Remember Karolina? l introduced her to you once.

- You were to come tomorrow. - We can find a room tonight

- and come back tomorrow. - Brother! l'm so happy.

Hi.

l brought a friend from work. On short notice.

She's so pretty.

- Anna, not Ania. - Karolina. l've heard a lot about you.

l said you're an angel and wouldn't kick us out in the dead of night.

Maybe l'll go look for a place for them to stay.

We've got only one bed in our guest room, but it's big.

- We're adults. We'll manage. - Absolutely.

Mike, get the luggage. l'll make something to eat.

l'll help you. l'd like to talk to you.

Aren't you guys tired? Maybe we should all go to sleep?

Yes.

You go to sleep and we'll have a drink.

Don't pretend you're asleep! We need to talk.

l'm sleepy, give me a break.

You know what Karolina said?

l don't care.

They're going to Milan for a year.

ls that what she said?

Piotr got her a job in a nightclub.

She'll be dancing, probably on the bar!

l don't think she'd make a good wife.

So, it was on stage that you learned to control your emotions so well?

There too, but l learned it more in childhood.

Mom always made sure we didn't act impulsively.

- Right, Piotr? - She succeeded with you and dad.

Through all my childhood, l heard that a woman should control herself

and never fully open up.

ln the past women had to pretend they didn't see certain things...

like infidelity.

Luckily, we don't have to compromise that way anymore.

Such skills come in handy. A man doesn't know,

- if you're faking it in bed. - Why would you fake it?

To have some peace and quiet.

l wonder if the weather will hold up.

Michal and l are going to Jurata.

Who's up for a swim?

l'll go check on our little girl.

Did you ask your wife for permission?

What kind of job is this in Milan?

lt's well paid.

You're going to Jurata. When will you tell her?

l don't want to do it when you're around.

Tomorrow. After Justynka's birthday.

Help me carry Justynka. l can't carry her.

Hold on. lt's about to finish.

- Can't you wait for half a minute? - She needs to leave, now.

- What's your problem? - Now.

- Come on. We were just dancing. - That's enough.

You want to hurt Piotr?

What about Piotr?

We're having fun!

We sure are.

- Could you drive me home? - What's wrong?

l don't feel well.

- lt's the absinthe. Get some sleep. - No! l want to go now.

l can't drive now. l drank too much.

There's no reception.

What's so funny?

- You. - Yeah? You think so?

Okay...

go to sleep.

Behave yourself, ok?

That hurts.

Peter. No! No! No!

You're not staying for Justynka's birthday?

- l got a message. . . - ...that my brother is intolerable.

As they all are, my dear.

Stay, it will be a great fun.

- Listen. . . - l heard enough last night.

lt might sound stupid, but l did it for you.

- Fuck it! l also did it for you. - Quiet!

Quiet? You want to fuck her while l watch and wait my turn?

Justynka!

Justynka!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

These are my wife's parents.

This is Karolina.

Piotr's girlfriend.

Hi, parents.

- l was about to go and wake you. - Hi.

l thought you slept upstairs.

lt was too hot.

Hi. You look great.

lt's all thanks to me. Vegetarian diet and no alcohol.

As the years go by, my appreciation for your mother grows.

lt's a pity it's so late.

Your greatest virtue is your ability to forgive.

You didn't pour everyone a glass.

He's out of it.

Oh no!

We'd better take the table in!

No! lt won't rain.

Let's take it in, will you help?

Lift this up with a knife.

You should help a pregnant woman.

You're pregnant?!

Yes, in my second month.

We're happy, right Michal?

- We'll send you a postcard from Milan. - You forgot something.

l hope you'll stay there forever.

- l don't know what happened to her. - Go!

l need to take care of something. You'll go back with your parents.

How long has this been going on for?

How long?

This is not your fault.

You can't do this to me, Michal.

You can't do this to me.

Stop it!

Please.

Are they all here? No.

There's still one egg left.

Where's everyone gone?

Piotr drove his girlfriend home and Michal went to see a patient.

Some emergency.

But he'll be back soon.

l didn't tell you, but we're having another baby.

That's great.

Wonderful, darling.

Do you believe in love at first sight?

Or should l come in again?

You're late.

As usual.

FOUR MONTHS LATER

You're still here?

l'm sorry. lt took me a while.

Will you give daddy a kiss?

l bought you a ''Little Hairdresser''

Cool.

''Be a good boy. l'll be back at 1 1 PM.''

l'm sorry.

l thought l'd finish earlier.

- How did it go? - Hardcore.

This won't be easy.

Do you like the Christmas tree?

l need to check if it's real.

l almost froze to death.

Were you a good boy?

l've been really bad!

There was champagne, but you're late.

There're only strawberries left.

l'll open my present first.

l love you.

Oh shit, the tart's burning.

SlX MONTHS LATER

You're a decent girl.

Derivative of indecent.

Hey, you're squishing my children.

We can make new ones.

Take it off.

- lt's pointless. You won't leave her. - Should l pretend they don't exist?

- lt's not the point! - You knew l had kids.

- l want to feel that you are mine. - l live here. - l love you, you idiot.

She has no one.

And they're my children too.

So... it'll be like this forever?

l don't know...

l don't know, what l can do.

What about the divorce?

l've consulted a lawyer but she's the one calling the shots.

Just hold on a little longer. . . please.

l was kidding about the kids. Don't worry.

Then you have a problem...

because l'm just getting started.

l didn't think that you'd go through with this.

You must really love him to make such a sacrifice.

ls it worth suffering this way for someone ? l don't think so.

Can you get that?

Karolina.

l'm sorry.

Be quick as l'm busy.

lt's a pity, l understand.

l know it's important.

Bye.

- l need to get drunk tonight. - l have plenty drinks at my place.

l'm meeting someone.

- Some other time maybe? - You know l'm taken.

l was just thinking about you.

How are the kids?

Good.

All right.

Bye.

- What is it this time? - l called you.

l was looking for the corkscrew. but l couldn't reach you.

My phone died.

Justynka is sick. l have to go.

- She's sick a lot lately. - Yeah.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

l forgot something . . .

Bye then.

Bye.

l thought she was really sick.

lt's me. l don't have the strength to bathe Franek.

You should have told me.

Would you come?

- Should we give Franek a bath? - Yes.

''For Dad''

l thought you'd like it.

l'm not coming without Karolina.

So tell Justynka you're not coming to Franek's baptism.

Stop using the children. You're hurting them.

Sure! As always, it's my fault.

You don't have to come here at all. Leave your keys.

l've been sitting here for an hour. . .

like an idiot.

Could l have a glass of wine?

You ate at Anna's again?

- What did your wife want this time? - My ex wife.

Thank you.

She's planning Franek's baptism. . . . at the cottage.

She invited me.

''She invited me''! Fuck!

- lt's my baby. - You repeat it all the time!

- Don't shush me! - Just one evening. - And how nice.

A family dinner just the way you like.

You're right about that.

l do like it.

lf she had any class, she would have invited me.

l wouldn't have come anyway.

lt's too soon for her. . .

and she has class.

- Are you crazy? - Maybe now you'll feel sorry for me, too.

You're not seven years old!

l'll be at the show tonight.

You don't have to hurry.

Okay.

l propose a toast to Franek

and Anna's return to the orchestra.

Thank you very much. lt's to you, darling.

Please, sit down and help yourself.

Thank you.

l've spoken to the lawyer. The first hearing is in a month.

Let's talk about it tomorrow.

- How did you like the concert? - lt was too loud.

l have to go.

l'm happy you're playing again.

Mom and l decided that you'll be coming to my place after school.

Excuse me.

Hi, it's Michal, please leave a message.

No, not these shoes!

Change them. The cream ones.

Madame cannot come to the door right now.

- l think l live here. - Let me check.

lt's nice that you're here.

Pity you didn't make it to the show.

That's all for tonight. Good night.

Who are you to be so bossy? We're just getting started.

l'm leaving. l'll be waiting for you at Q-bar.

l'm getting a taxi for you.

We're going dancing.

- Dancing. - You're going to bed.

You're stinking drunk.

Don't boss me around. You don't live here

- Okay. - Don't touch me.

You know what? You're fucked up just like all of your friends.

You're fucked up, like your family.

- Go back to your family. - Hey girl!

lf you don't know the facts, stay the fuck out of it .

l'm sorry.

She's not listening to you anymore.

Man! Have a heart! Go home!

l don't know if l've forgiven you yet.

Good?

A dream come true.

lt's real chicken soup. . . from a real chicken.

Are there unreal chickens?

You know what l mean.

l don't like silence.

When you weren't here, the TV was on all the time.

Should we watch the news?

No. Tonight l want to go a little wild.

Mom, call me if there's any trouble, alright?

Take care.

That went well, didn't it?

They didn't notice a thing.

You must be crazy!

What did you tell them? That l've been away on a scholarship?

What was l supposed to tell them? The truth?

That my darling husband moved in with some girl?

l don't believe it.

l just don't believe it! And you think they believed you?

What about Piotr? Justynka?

Piotr won't say anything.

l've already discussed this with him.

Justynka is still a child, doesn't understand anything.

l can't act this way. . .

You can't, my dear? You can. No one wants to know the whole truth.

- l want to know the truth. - Do you?

Yes. Come on...shoot!

All right. Your scent. . .

You spray yourself going out of the bathroom and it disgusts me.

No matter what you do it disgusts me.

ln that case, l'll go to get some fresh air.

Should we go for a walk?

l hope, you don't feel insulted.

You know l don't think that.

l hate pretending. lt makes me sick... you know?

We've got kids and we have to bring them up.

Let's concentrate on that. OK?

- Fucking hell! - Are you fucking nuts?

Go to some real doctor and get some prescription..

Darling, everything's fine. Daddy's tripped and made some noise.

My princess...

Good morning.

Good morning.

Breakfast is ready. Franek's been fed.

How nice you are.

l love you.

Beautiful.

You were right. . .

That you need to choose the lesser of two evils?

..about the husband. That it's not worth it. l never loved him.

- We need to polish them. - l thought: ''He's American.

He'll show me the world.'' But he was Mr. Boring.

He bought Christmas presents in July.

He had an American calendar, too...

Saturday was a pork chop day.

Sunday - chicken soup day. And Friday was. . .

procreation day.

How much longer do l have to wait?

We have to go.

lf you love your wife so much, why the hell did you bring me here?

Just make up your mind. OK.?

l'll take you home.

Michal!

l'd like to. . .

l want to be with you.

Karolina!