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Andrzej!

Come down, Andrzej!

Get down! Andrzej!

Wesoly.

For the draft commission.

Next!

Do it again.

Good.

Get dressed.

No. That way.

Second row.

-I'm here with my chicken. -Get out of here!

Surname?

-I can't hear you. -Wesoly.

Step back.

More!

Take off your socks.

Take off your socks!

Woman of ...

Andrzej!

What?

Get your ass on the scaffold and hang up that banner.

He's like a circus monkey, Boss. He's gonna get it up in no time.

Let's go!

Come on.

[LONG LIVE MAY 1st]

I, Andrzej,

take you, lzabela, to be my wife,

and I vow

to love you,

to be faithful,

to be honest in our marriage

Until death do us part.

Until death do us part.

What the hell are you doing?!

Oh, look... Stop! Stop!

Come back! Stop right there. Closer.

There he is!

See how well he fits in!

You looked like a girl with those curls!

Make it quick, or they'll kill me.

-Down with the Commies. -Down with the Commies!

God bless.

Who do we have here?

Is it a boy?

-Yes. Jasiek. -Jasiek.

Smoke and drink shall you not,

if you do, you'll surely rot!

Like this gentleman here.

Who's that? Is it Daddy?

You're still home?

I'am. I was just about to leave.

Wait.

Let me fix my hair. That's it.

Don't shave yourself so clean. I like it prickly.

-Too late. -Iza!

-Yes? -Listen!

-Could you pick this up for me? -Sure.

Can you look after him?

Of course! Come here!

-Warm it up for him in an hour. -Sure.

Know what this is?

- I do. -Hormones. To get my period back.

Don't listen, sonny. Women's matters...

I don't know, could it be menopause already?

You've clogged the sink again!

You shouldn't be smoking!

Go on!

Go on! Move!

Go! Go! Go! Go!

Go on!

Pass the ball!

-Well, who wasn't in the army? -Were you?

I was!

I didn't get drafted.

'Hey thought I was mental. I had polish on my toenails.

-Stop bragging, Andrzej! -But Malina...

The stunt Malina pulled!

I went in with a fucking chicken on a leash

but they drafted me anyway.

I took the bird back home and we had chicken soup that day!

Too sweet for me.

-Just like last time. -Maybe they've gone sour?

They wouldn't be sweet then. Try one.

The phone's ringing. That garlic...

-What do you want? They're okay. -Too sweet. Trust me.

Hello?

Yes. Yes.

My regards.

I do remember.

-What are you looking for? -A band-aid.

Got it.

I was talking to my son.

[I KEPT MY DRESSES TO REMEMBER THE TIME I WAS A WOMAN]

[LACK OF IDENTIFICATION WITH ONE'S GENDER IS NOT A FARCE. IT'S A TRAGEDY]

[I WAS A MAN - I WAS A WOMAN]

[WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH MASCULINITY?]

Anything wrong? You alright?

I'm cool.

Everything's fine.

No good...?

Wait, I'll do it.

Now let's see... Your test results for work at height...

Right...

Everything okay?

It is. Eyes, ears and nose are okay...

But your testosterone levels are low.

Ever had any hormone imbalance?

No.

Do you have problems

urinating?

Getting an erection?

Or any other guy stuff?

Nope.

Everything's OK in that department?

It is.

There might be some other cause. Kidneys...

Alright, I'll sign this.

But I'm referring you to an endocrinologist.

You should get checked.

Testosterone builds up muscle.

-How much can you hook me up with? -As much as the doctor prescribes.

-Don't sell it to anyone else. -It's a deal.

-That's the way I like it. -Stay cool.

See you.

[THE DOUBLE LIFE OF VÉRONIQUE]

Is there anything wrong, Ignacy?

Andrzej's back.

Go back to sleep.

That's strange.

It should've gone up by now.

Where do you inject it?

Pardon?

Where do you inject the testosterone you've been taking?

Oh, that...

Here, in my buttock.

Show me.

Here?

Yes, here and now.

You're not shy around doctors, are you?

No.

Go on.

Over here somewhere.

I can't see anything.

Why are you lying to me?

I don't know. It's just...

I feel as if

something bad's about to happen.

Something final. It's like...

I'm on edge all the time.

Do you know what I'm saying?

You know,

you shouldn't blame yourself for erectile dysfunction.

We can fix that with medication.

The thing is...

that I feel this pull

to the other side.

You like men, huh?

I can prescribe you some meds to help with your mood.

Still, it's all about testosterone.

Speaking as a guy I a longtime relationship,

I know what it's like.

Try sex with a hot chick who turns you on.

Some people find it liberating; things at home would improve, too.

Easily arranged nowadays. Find an escort agency,

pick a nice, healthy girl,

and...

keep it a secret.

Testosterone, though.

Testosterone is power.

Do you...

do you wanna get laid?

Pick up Janek from kindergarten. Do the laundry.

And get a grip on yourself.

Happy birthday to you!

May you always he healthy and happy.

What's the use of being healthy and sad?

Am I right, sonny?

Cheers!

All the best, darling.

Thanks Mom. Cheers!

Blow 'em out!

Don't forget to make a wish first.

Bravo!

-What's your wish? -He can't tell you.

Or the wish won't come true.

That's right.

Happy birthday to you!

To whom?

Andrzej!

Wait.

Did you make a wish?

What was it?

He can't say or it won't come true.

Give him a drink!

He's had enough.

Jasiek, get out of here!

I'm off.

Go on.

How come you're sitting there in the dark?

Catch! Fuck.

Things are always getting lost in this house!

Have you seen my orange bottle?

-The one with the pills? -Exactly.

It was empty, Mom.

Empty? I had my menopause hormones in it.

Did you know

that estrogen was first obtained from the urine of pregnant mares?

Mares?

-Are you on morning shift tomorrow? -I am.

I need to go somewhere.

Where?

Wrzawa. There's a job opening but they want to see me in person.

Good! They pay you peanuts now.

I'll be home after 11, Mom.

lake an umbrella.

Are you dressed up now?

Show me.

-Does your wife know? -No.

Doesn't she even suspect?

No.

Do other odd things turn you on?

Not really.

Right. You look like a normal man.

-It's not the kidneys like they thought. - It could be psycho pathological.

Some aberration. Fetishism, maybe.

Doctor, I've been reading that

medicine can do a lot these days.

Theoretically. But that takes time, you know.

Months of examinations.

An in-depth interview.

You'd have to undergo a real-life test.

-A test? -That's right.

It's about how you manifest your personality in everyday life.

You'd need to live as a woman.

All the time.

Then a series of detailed tests to see if the patient really is transsexual.

If there's a mismatch between the psyche and physiology.

We'd have to rule out other diseases.

Like schizophrenia.

After you've completed all that, you can start hormonal therapy.

But I have to warn you: you'll need to pay privately.

I've had patients like you before.

Dressing up every now and then, there's nothing wrong with that.

It can be good for you and your partner.

Give it a try.

Hello?

Please hold. I'll get my colleague.

Hello?

Call the same number but ending with 23.

Thank you.

Hello?

It's for you, Andrzej. It's the school calling.

Hello?

-Morning. -Morning.

You can smoke if you want.

I know you do.

It's a particularly shitty habit.

You don't have to hide it from me.

Sometimes

it can be hard to tell the truth

but it's better than lying.

-Know what I mean? -Yeah. You always say that.

You can tell me everything.

I don't have to, though.

You don't.

As long as you don't lie.

You don't tell me everything either.

You should know what you want to do and do it well.

What matters is that you get out of this shithole.

Look at me.

I have no skills.

You've always been a cool dad.

That's something.

Do the ears.

Dad,

are you a faggot?

No. I'm not.

If you are, I'm okay with it.

Thanks.

Are you writing a book”?

A crime story.

You need to know something.

We love our Pope! We love our Pope!

Fellow-countrymen...

May God, who is the source of life,

bless you every day.

Lock at my ears!

Look at them!

Let's dance.

Look.

Come here.

We're going to dance.

And clap our hands.

Mommy.

Mommy!

-Mommy. -Mommy!

Great!

Mommy.

Mommy will be back soon. Come here.

Yes, Mommy. Hooray!

Mommy!

Where's your daddy?

Andrzej?

Andrzej?!

Here I am.

What have you...

-You left the baby alone! -You're home early?

We were playing, something got into my eye.

What's wrong?

Slow down.

I'll make a ring around you now.

-Now. Now! -Gimme that. Attaboy.

-Attaboy! -Attagirl!

Shall we kiss the frog now?

No.

Would you like to touch it? See how wet it is?

Oops!

I guess it doesn't want to be kissed.

When did you start writing this?

I don't know.

Ten, fifteen years ago.

I don't like this one either.

These are my panties.

Hello?

Good morning.

My name is Andrzej Wesoly.

I was at the clinic.

I saw a poster for your foundation there.

I'm calling from Tomasinów.

I'd like to...

To talk to someone like me.

Because I think of myself as a woman.

Excuse me, Mister? Could you give me a hand?

He was a good dog, but it's the end of the line.

He can't walk on his own.

Guess I'll have to put him to sleep.

Oh yes. There it is.

-Okay? -Okay. Thank you, Mister.

Goodbye, Mister.

[11 NOVEMBER - INDEPENDENCE DAY]

Mom...

Mom...

It's not my fault.

There was a mistake.

They gave me the wrong body.

Best not to tell your parents.

It would kill them.

You gave us a fright.

Andrzej, say something.

Good thing it wasn't a heart attack.

You're here for the meeting?

Yes.

All the way down the hall and down the stairs.

There's a few people in the room already.

I just felt like a fraud.

I felt like someone who's dishonest with everyone.

We get used to playing certain roles.

We're not authentic. We're not ourselves.

The biggest problem we face is in relationships with others,

including our loved ones,

People with whom we have an emotional connection.

What strikes me is that, once we become authentic

and show the world our true selves,

the world starts hating on us

for being fakes. They accuse us of putting on an act.

They think we're pretending when we've finally stopped pretending.

I'm surrounded by people with a conservative mindset

and I don't want to lose those people.

I don't want to give anything up.

I just want to...

to live my life as I always have. But as my true self.

I'm sorry.

It's been 32 years since my transition.

Thirty-two years ago, I obtained the right to live as a man.

Today, I'm a happy person.

I had to fight a long and complicated battle,

undergo many procedures, examinations.

And let me tell you this: It's worth fighting for yourself.

The moment I decided to fight that battle was the moment that saved my life.

-Can you hear me? -I can.

Is everything OK?

The scan is about to start. Relax, breathe, and don't move.

Open your eyes, please.

Close your eyes.

Anything else?

That's it Thank you.

That'll be 609.99.

Why are all these all full-price? Ia

Well Sir, only women are endilled to 50% refund on hormones.

Okay, I won't take these.

That's 409.99 now.

Sign here, Andrzej.

Eighteen hundred.

Thank you.

Boss,

I'd like an advance on my salary.

I'll pay you back in overtime.

Fine.

I'll see what I can do.

Son of a bitch.

EasyCall Traveller.

The first international phonecard.

Cheap calls to landlines and mobiles across practically the whole world.

England, Scotland, Ireland, the Krauts, Austria, Canada, the Vatican!

You name it.

But where do I come in?

I give you the cards,

you distribute them.

Newsstands, grocery stores... Everybody's buying them.

You order cards from me, I supply them,

And you get a commission.

I can front you the first batch, deductible from your earnings.

You've put it very nicely.

What's happening to you is absolutely normal.

Nature made a mistake at conception.

A conflict of chromosomes ensued and you were born in the wrong body.

The human brain always starts off as female,

because of the X chromosome.

If nothing happened during our foetal life,

we would all be women.

The latest research says that gender physiology

develops earlier than the brain does.

That's where this disconnect at that stage of life comes from.

And it's normal.

You're normal.

And now we can fix things a little.

Using hormones.

You can do a lot with hormones.

Isn't it too late?

It's never too late.

-Good morning, Maria. -They're selling like crazy, Andrzej.

Wonderful!

-New phonecards. -Here's your money.

Thanks.

Good night.

The only way to change your gender

is to sue your parents to have it legally determined.

Without a court ruling there's nothing transsexuals can do in Poland.

They can't change their names or undergo the transition procedure.

You can of course get surgery abroad,

but to change your gender in the legal sense,

you need a court ruling.

And I can't do this without suing my family?

No.

I take it you've discussed all the legal issues?

Meaning what?

To change your gender you need to get divorced first.

Marriage is a legal bond between a man and a woman.

If you're still married the court will dismiss your case.

Any other ruling would result tn a marriage of two women,

which is impossible in Poland.

Did you ever think of my feelings?

Did you?

First you show me some diary, then you tell me you're a woman?

You never suspected?

Well, maybe... Maybe...

You never said so in so many words.

So, who am I to you now?

I haven't changed.

- You're still my husband? -For fuck's sake...

For fuck's sake!

Look at me! Do you know how shitty this makes me feel as a woman?

Like some fat old broad.

Did you think of the children?

Have I ever been a bad husband?

No!

You haven't.

Husband! Fuck!

My bad luck to have a husband like you!

That's right! It's bad fucking luck!

Such bad, bad luck, a husband like you.

It's a curse!

...one thousand...

Marek, give me a thousand in cash and the rest in cards.

-Are you sure? -Yeah.

People are snapping them up.

I told you - you can't lose.

Okay.

Thanks.

How are things at home?

All good?

Why wouldn't they be?

All good.

Are you in another relationship now, Sir?

Excuse me?

Are you in a relationship with someone else?

No.

You live together?

We do.

When did your marital relations come to an end?

Do I have to answer that?

Please do.

I can't remember.

Have you tried to fix your relationship?

Sir, you've cited differences of character and temperament, burnout,

lack of acceptance, and absence of the feelings that led you to marry.

How would you put that in your own words?

We don't love each other anymore.

There was nothing we could do, Andrzej.

It's city policy. Downsizing, you know.

I'd appreciate it if you addressed me in the proper manner, Boss.

My name is Aniela.

Oh... Aniela.

Well, Aniela,

I'm terribly sorry.

Goodbye.

What's so funny, Wosiński?

Look, I'm sorry. It shouldn't be like this.

I've got some cosmetics here for you, from my Ania.

L'Oréal.

A hair curler, some lipstick.

She doesn't use them anymore but I bet you could, right?

-Really? -Yeah, it's for you.

Damn, bro. All these years?

It's not like somebody died, Marek.

I know.

-Bye. -Thanks.

Hang in there.

Here...

And here.

Are you ready?

I need a moment, Iza.

Why so nervous?

What do you think?

Is it too much?

No.

And the eyes?

Fuck.

Step on the gas a bit.

Get a new fan belt and it'll be alright.

If you're thinking of saying anything difficult - don't.

It'd be the death of your mother.

Would you care to comment?

Which of those images

Do you find acceptable?

Which of them do you find

questionable?

Morally. Ethically.

Do any arouse disgust?

Did any affect you in any other way?

Is this really necessary”?

It is.

I liked the last one.

Thank you.

I got eight reps in. It was a bitch, but I did it.

Andrzej! A word!

-Hi. -Hi.

Are you comfortable in those shoes?

-Hi. -Dude, what the fuck?

Listen, Marek's coming over, we could go have some drinks.

We'd... What you call it?

-Switch off the controller. -Exactly!

Come here.

Could you still score me that 17?

There's not gonna be any more testosterone, Adam.

How come?

Just like that. Bye.

Your commission.

I know why you need that money.

You're my brother,

I've known you all my life.

Think I didn't notice?

At first I thought you were

gay.

That you were hiding it, fighting it.

What's that got to do with anything?

Even with your kids you acted more like

their mom.

Whatever.

Does Iza know?

That I want to have a reassignment?

You want a what?

That's what it's called: sex reassignment.

Is that what you want? -

I guess so.

I don't think Iza knows.

Okay, none of my business. Do what you want.

I want the same thing you do: to have a normal life.

Normal?

-I understand... -You don't understand shit!

Hi Mom, hi Dad.

-What's wrong? The whole town's talking.

You don't smell the same.

Let's give it some time.

Good evening.

Good evening.

I'd like to rent a room for a week.

We're fully booked.

What about two nights?

-We have a big group here. -Just one night then?

I'm sorry.

I can't help you.

I'm sorry.

We're booked.

There's plenty of empty rooms.

There's a big group arriving tonight.

What about tomorrow?

Same.

I won't even ask you up.

There's four of us sleeping there now.

Grzesiek's girlfriend came over. We let them have our room.

-It's physically impossible. -I understand.

How are you? Everything okay?

It is.

I'll ask around if there's a free bed.

Sure, you do that.

Praise God.

Praise be.

I don't have a place to stay. I'm looking for shelter.

This is a pilgrim house for women.

I'm a woman.

Hear us, Christ.

Hear us, Christ.

God, our Father in heaven,

have mercy on us.

God, son of the Redeemer of the world,

have mercy on us.

God, the Holy Spirit,

have mercy on us.

Hi! Room number?

Twenty-seven.

Twenty-seven it is.

Rubbers?

That'll be four zloty.

Damn.

-Hi. -Hi.

I'm Sara.

Aniela.

I spent an hour looking for a parking spot.

This is my first time.

What? Really?

Something to drink?

Sure... Gin and tonic.

I only have beer and water.

Water. Tap water is fine.

I'll just put this here, okay?

You have lovely hair.

Ouch!

Wait.

Fuck it!

Let's do it!

Where's your head?

Look at me!

Be quiet.

Hold my hands. Let's start rolling.

Why is that saint dressed as a woman?

If's St. Wilgefortis.

A maiden and a martyr. She's a woman.

Why does she have a heard?

Why do you think?

Because she did something bad?

She didn't want to marry a man she didn't love.

Her father threw her into a dungeon.

She prayed for a long time

and she grew a beard.

Her suitor didn't want a bearded woman.

Is that why they crucified her?

Her father did that. He didn't understand her.

-You had a beard once. -I had.

You sometimes wear dresses like Mom does.

But they won't crucify you?

Of course not.

Early to rise, await God's surprise.

God gave us teeth,

and he gave us bread.

She's coming!

Just kidding!

Well, darling? Are you ready for your makeover?

It's going to look great.

This dye will look heavenly on you. You'll look like an angel.

Are you in a new relationship after your divorce, Sir?

Please answer the question.

What is your current sexual orientation, Sir?

What difference does that make?

I'm asking if the plaintiff is in a relationship

And what is the gender of their partner.

This doesn't seem to be relevant to establishing my client's gender.

I request that the Court refer to the medical records provided.

The Court finds it relevant.

Have you undergone any permanent procedures?

I'm in the middle of advanced hormonal therapy.

I haven't had any surgical procedures yet.

I still have genitals I was born with if that's what Your Honour meant.

Does the plaintiff intend to change that?

Do I have to?

I understand, that to be your intention, Sir.

I understand that to be your intention, Sir.

I believe that, once I'm able to live naturally as a woman,

with a new identity,

I could be free to pursue my interests.

I hope that I could finally be myself.

That I would be happy.

That it would make me a better parent, and improve my relations with others.

I summon the defendant, Elzbieta Wesoly.

I gave birth to a healthy, normal son.

I have grandchildren.

I don't know what to say.

-Daddy! -Hi! Let me have a look at you.

I brought Mr. Cuddles to cheer you up.

Meet Wiktor.

Kaliński.

Wesoly.

Come meet my friends.

Hello, Iza. Nice to meet you.

Introduce yourself.

-You look great. -Thank you.

Green becomes you, it brings out your eyes.

Thank you.

Was it tough?

In court? It was.

Dunno, I hope it'll be alright.

You said you'd quit smoking, Andr... Sorry.

It's all I've got left.

But it's just for today.

- I quit drinking. -Wow! Well done.

I can't mix booze with meds.

So... Wiktor... is that serious?

Could be.

We'll see. Are you seeing someone?

It's not that easy in my position.

I've been thinking...

I gotta be going.

It's a school night, and a four-hour drive.

A friend's brother has a studio to rent. Costs next to nothing...

Sure.

Bye then.

I miss you.

Turn right. Right. Right. I need to see your left ear.

-Oh, right! -Yes.

Look at the camera.

Good morning, Maria. I brought new phonecards.

I won't take any more, Andrzej. People are saying they're fake.

-You didn't sell any? -Not one. What can I do?

Damn it.

You've reached Marek Wesoly.

I can't take your call now. Please leave a message.

Daddy, what are you doing here?

Why isn't your jacket zipped? Come here.

Can I get a kiss?

Where are your gloves? Your hands are so cold.

Hey.

Mom!

- I thought it was my turn. -No. I'm on night shift today.

You look great.

Let's go home together.

Come on, Stefcia.

I have to run. It's my son's birthday today.

His first.

-Do you live here? -No. With the Sisters.

What? You have sisters? Why didn't you tell me?

Lovely suit.

Thank you.

Can you tell me what this is about?

It's a summons. You're going to court.

Your ID, please.

Looks like a criminal case.

The phonecards you were selling are fake.

Where did you get these from, Sir?

Someone must have supplied them.

A representative of the company.

I never asked for his ID.

The company you had a contract with doesn't exist.

It was never officially registered.

As a matter of fact, you don't exist either, Sir.

But the injured parties do exist.

My client will gradually pay off those persons within her means.

Evidence provided by the prosecutor's office

clearly indicates that Mr. Andrzej Wesoly,

now Mrs. Aniela Wesoly,

may have committed fraud

under article 286, section 1,

punishable by imprisonment from six months to eight years.

I've felt imprisoned all my life.

I'm doing my best not to comment on your transition during a criminal case.

That could raise some doubts, too.

I ask the defendant to focus on the facts.

I'm not changing my gender.

I've been and felt like a woman ever since I was born.

The court is not bound to accept

that one day you're a woman who's committed a crime,

And next you think you're a man, and you've had nothing to do with it.

-This is fucking outrageous! -It's the Penal Code.

But how could you have known those cards were fake?

That judge was prejudiced from the start.

I know. But that doesn't affect the legal consequences.

We'll keep fighting. It won't be easy.

It'll be okay. Don't worry.

-Looks like I might have a problem. -You already have a problem.

I guess so.

I asked about a job for you. The only one's in the paint shop.

Stinks like hell. I don't think you'd like it.

I know you. You're Marek's brother.

You played rugby with him.

I did.

So did you just change your face?

Or down there, too?

I need this job, Mariusz.

What about my place next time?

I don't think I'm ready.

It would be nice. I'd serve you breakfast in bed.

I have to go.

Stay.

You're so beautiful.

I know what I look like.

You're so young.

Good morning.

"I'm just the way you made me, Lord."

Thank you.

Hi Marek.

Marek!

Hi!

Fuck, Andrzej! I didn't recognize you.

Hi!

How are you?

Forget it.

- I have diabetes. -Damn...

Anka's not talking to me.

It's fucked up.

How are you? Everything OK?

Yes, I'm fine.

I just have nowhere to live.

You look great. I mean it.

Thank you.

I gotta go.

Thank you for sharing your story with us, Aniela.

It is a very difficult story.

Would any of you like to comment?

Ask Aniela anything?

I'd like to ask you, if I may,

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Order 186, Hussar Combo and Super Cheese. There you go.

Extra ketchup, please.

Just a sec.

Great. Thanks.

You two know each other?

That's my husband. Ex-husband.

Husband?

Good night, Andrzej.

Not so good for me. I'm taking the night shift.

Hi! Super Hussar for you.

Why did you steal my favourite panties?

And you bought me them, you pig!

-You have to forgive me. - I forgive you.

Wedding?

A normal wedding.

A normal wedding? Fuck me!

It's normal in Berlin.

But you...

What about me?

You could do something for me.

I never said a word in court.

The company wasn't officially mine. They didn't have shit on me.

-Are you gonna be like that? -What?

Look at you!

You fucked up Dad's life, and Mom's too.

I'm talking to you! Wait!

They're ashamed to go outside and you want a fucking wedding?

You can't be trusted for shit.

Thinking about yourself, as usual!

Fuck off!

I once again request to be allowed to pay off my debt in instalments.

With interest, of course.

Well, counsel? We'll have to appeal.

No, there's no appeal procedure.

-It's just the Court of Cassation now. -But the sentence is a disproportionate!

That judge is an old prick.

What you're intending to do

is irreversible damage.

They used to call it castration.

The Church never condoned such drastic ways

of fighting temptation.

On the contrary,

the Church always reaches out

to those in need, to the sick...

I'm not sick!

The disturbed, those with a disturbed mind.

It's not like surgery can turn a man into a woman.

Or a woman into a man.

It's an illusion.

Held by people befallen with such a misfortune.

What are you saying, Father?

You think you live in the truth?

I do.

They took my progesterone.

I look horrible, huh?

No. Come on.

Aniela?

You know, I thought that when it's over we'll go on a girls' trip.

Let me get a look at you!

Happy birthday to you,

happy birthday to you, dear,

happy birthday to you.

Thank you.

Come on, blow 'em out!

Do you have a wish?

So...

Andrzej...

You've always liked Gran's golden ring...

Will you be able to call me Aniela?

Aniela.

Thank you.

The wind's keeping me awake.

Me too.

I can't remember the last time I slept here.

Can you?

Father couldn't sleep near the end, either.

He was so frail.

Coughing all the time, he couldn't lie down,

he was struggling for air.

I somehow arranged

permission to visit the COVID ward.

I'd sit there with him.

He knew that he'd

never see you again.

He told me

to sell everything he had in this box, invest the money,

and give it to you.

You're a cool gal, Sis.

Did you see that guy's face -

when we told him we were here to see the baby's mother?

-Right, Daniel? -Yeah.

So cool.

Be quiet! You woke the lady.

It's okay, I wasn't sleeping.

I was just listening.

And call me Aniela.

I'm Iris.

Hello.

This is my boyfriend, Daniel.

The father of our child.

-Looks kind of strange, doesn't it? -Why?

To some...

Why don't you sit down?

No, thanks.

My back hurts but the doctor told me to stand more.

You're here for the procedure?

I'm waiting for my examination and to see the anaesthetist.

Respect.

I feel like I'm starting from scratch.

If I was thirty, then...

A reassignment later in life isn't a problem these days, is it?

I'm not sure yet.

Hi, darling!

How are you doing, dude?

Jesus, gal,

I'm tripping after that anaesthesia.

But I feel so happy.

Does it hurt?

I'm on painkillers.

But it still hurts like hell when I pee.

Should I bring you tampons or pads?

Whatever. I'll try both.

-See you. You're so brave. -Bye.

Kisses.

Congrats.

Thanks.

If you need anything, give me a shout. I can't sleep anyway.

Now get some sleep.