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A film by Sabin Dorohoi

Hello, Lenuţa! - Hello, Clara!

Hello, Johanna!

How are you?

What's up? - Do we drink a coffee?

I have no time.

Did you call at home?

Yes, but it is nobody ran.

Nicolae called me.

Ionuţ ran away. You can't find him.

Ionuţ?

How?

I was always afraid of that.

I don't call for two days And it happened.

Hi Papa.

What did the police say?

Have you searched everywhere?

Is good. I'm waiting.

OK.

Excuse me, Where do you want to go with your luggage?

I put it under the seat.

What? It's not a hand luggage!

Wait.

If they weren't so pretty ...

Where are you going? - to Dubova.

Are you the mother of the dead child?

No.

I'm sorry. I didn't know that.

Yes, dad?

Did you find him?

Where?

Okay, I'm on the way.

Valis' son hanged himself. He missed his mother.

She's straight come back from Germany.

Your father was very afraid when Ionuţ ran away.

He feared the worst.

I've been since last summer Again here.

I didn't stand it anymore.

I have worked Like a slave.

Fuck them and their money.

Clara, honestly. I have children myself.

I came back for you.

Sometimes you have to go with them Scold ...

But you know that you are there ...

And that you don't ...

left.

You were gone for a long time.

True.

But now we're there.

Hi Papa.

Nice that you're here.

Ionuţ!

How are you doing?

S all good?

Does something hurt you?

He is exhausted.

Ionuţ what happened?

Why don't you talk to me?

Leave him. He is tired.

He's going to be again.

But that is No meeting room!

The doctor comes immediately To the visit.

Hello, my prettier. Did that run through? Let's see.

Hello. - Hello. There is the mom.

Maybe you can Home tomorrow.

Are you happy about it?

It's okay. Perhaps Meet the doctor.

Her father didn't meet her.

Can I talk to her? - Naturally.

You can wait for you outside. She will inform you.

Maybe you can Then home, hm?

Out, please. I have to change his bandage.

The doctor doesn't want that they are here.

I ask you. - Thanks.

That is not necessary.

Come on.

Good day! Yes, it looks pretty good.

He almost had lost his fingers.

Now we have to wait.

It is stable and hydrated.

I have that too Told her father.

Thanks.

Not. I don't accept that.

I insist.

Don't insult me.

Visiting time is tomorrow from 11 a.m. The boy is doing well.

Mrs. Lupaşcu, I don't know Whether your father said it ...

The police and the youth welfare office spoke to her son.

You will too come to them.

In another case was The child took you directly.

What do you mean?

Away from me? - Without parents, he is considered an orphan.

But I am his mother. - Yes. It's good that you are there now.

What are you doing?

Stop it. It's already clean.

Why did he run away?

Why did you have me not called first?

You know why.

We continue with Your music wishes

on Radio Viziunea Romania.

Here comes a special wish From popi for his daughter Maria,

that works abroad.

We are now hearing "Doină BătrâneaScă "

By Ionuţ Bogdan bistrian.

I can actually do not come from.

Only in an emergency.

I'm afraid Losing the job.

You know that, right?

The people there are dependent on me.

And I'm dependent on you.

We all.

I'm sorry, that we are a load.

What happened then?

What did he want by boat On the Danube?

Hello, Bogdan. When are you here?

What?

No, that's not okay.

Do you really want on the phone talk about our son?

Well, I tell him. Bye.

Johanna has Clara Lieb ...

Hello. - Hello.

Maria Tudose, youth welfare office.

Clara Lupaşcu.

I have in the hospital already spoken to her father.

So, Ms. Lupaşcu,

You have sole custody For Ionuţ Lupaşcu, right?

Correct. He is my son. - Good.

The child was reported missing found, taken to the hospital

and so forth.

Fortunately, he is fine.

So he was with his grandfather at home?

And they work in Germany is that right?

Yes, every now and then.

Now and then? How many days a year?

Depending on.

Do you receive social assistance here? - No.

I am a teacher, but was released five years ago.

And how many days a year Are you at home with your child?

Mrs. Lupaşcu, I see something like that every day.

You should custody Left to their father.

Should something like that

could you you take away the child.

Do you understand that?

So you have to your father transferred custody.

You need these documents sign.

I spoke to him. He likes to do that.

He is healthy.

That's all.

These are here The necessary documents.

They need sign this explanation.

There is everything what we discussed.

It's just an explanation? - Yes, as discussed.

If you stay well.

If not, it is Care rights necessary.

Good.

Then I'll go.

I wish Your son get well soon.

Nobody picks him up. He is my son.

Who said something else?

She. Didn't you notice it?

You have him against me.

He doesn't even look at me. He is completely changed.

Why did he run away? What did you tell him

Nothing at all. You were Last here a year ago.

When do you travel again?

You are happy about the money! You never say: "Don't send it."

Or: "It is definitely difficult never be there. "

Why don't you take it with you?

That doesn't work.

It's not working.

I'm standing day and night at your disposal.

It's not working? You don't want to.

It's easier without him.

You left him behind. You both have that.

No. He has you!

Did you tell him that? Did he run away?

You want to take it away from me!

What? I take care of him!

No! I do that!

Who sends money

For food, clothing and school?

I!

And for you It all goes without saying!

And I should be a bad mother?

I should leave him with you

He is Almost died because of you!

You should be ashamed.

You want to know Why did he run away?

I think we are both afraid Before the answer.

The Habsburg Empire supported these migrations.

Two of the main factors were the Demography of the German countries

and the poverty of the inhabitants As a result of the ...

Hello.

Clara?

I have you forever Not seen, my love.

What a nice surprise.

How is your son?

Good. He is from the hospital were released.

He is still a little.

Good. We were worried.

I have to talk to you.

With me? - Yes.

What is it about?

Under four eyes. - Naturally.

How is it at the moment? Are there enough teachers?

Yes. We have very few children.

An NGO tries to bring more children to

But nothing changes.

Why do you ask

Maybe you need yes a representation.

Just like back then.

I need a job.

Ionuţ needs me.

I am considering staying.

As a substitute teacher.

My love, you get there Almost 800 lei gross.

There are no places.

So I had to you released five years ago.

I can't do anything about that.

Understand. I wanted At least try.

Have you already been to the school office?

You are young and qualified. She certainly finds something for you.

I'll call and ask.

I know the leader.

Thanks. - I get in touch.

Be nice to her. Maybe she has a solution.

Hello, big!

As I hear, you wanted set up a world record?

No. But I have Broken a few records.

Good this way! - Do you still encourage him?

No. Never do something like that again!

You have your mother hunted a huge fright.

Show your war injuries. - They are not that bad.

I had two Huge bruises,

But they are gone again.

You will be one real crush of women.

Or, honey?

I said to my son

that his scars at the girls will be well received, right?

In any case.

What do you mean, you come Visit to us at Christmas?

We fell a Christmas tree like real men.

I don't know. Let's see.

"Let's see."

You need to be more determined, man!

I would like to come. - this is my boy!

Does he speak to Bogdan? - Yes.

Well please. Good.

I wonder how he does it.

Suddenly he opens.

He is his father.

That's how it is with fathers and sons.

He has it for Christmas invited to England.

Sounds good.

Then he learns know his sister.

Bogdan is not serious.

Where is his cell phone?

When do you travel again?

I don't know it.

I know you.

I really make an effort.

I know.

Here, The small boat from Germany.

Don't be angry with me anymore.

Where is your cell phone?

Please look at me.

You know that I make an effort.

No.

No? - No, I don't know.

Ionuţ, please understand ...

I do everything for you. I always think of you.

Just like your father. - Yes, of course.

Fries?

Mom helps you. - Why are you talking to me like that?

How? - as if I was still a child.

Do you think I don't get it?

Papa doesn't care.

He has his family, Sophia ...

Don't talk about your father. Despite everything, he loves you.

Just like you?

So you are Yes both here too.

You have ...

What's it called?

Johanna.

Why are you here

To be able to say that you are there for me?

You don't have to.

You would have stayed away and should leave us alone.

Why do you say something like that?

Go. This is definitely Johanna.

Why don't you go I don't care.

My cell phone is in the Danube.

I don't have a cell phone anymore Because it fell into the Danube.

Grip. They are still warm.

I believe I'll go to Gils Bar.

Maybe he needs someone. - Sure.

You want Work for these drunkers

And wipe away your vomit?

What else does I have?

The fields? - It is too early for that.

Niţăs?

He has to keep money put in.

There is nothing to do here.

Even the mayor works abroad.

But why are you thinking?

Maybe you could commute.

There is a shoe factory in the city.

Ask at school?

Hello, Ms. Lupaşcu. - Hello.

I don't bite.

I have the documents with me. You're done.

Your father wants do not sign.

Maybe you convince him?

Think about it again.

Your son tried to kill each other.

The next time he Has success,

we are both guilty.

I need the documents Before you leave.

Thanks for your time.

That looks good. Does it still hurt?

When you were younger I measured your feet like this.

They were so big.

As big as Johanna's now.

I want tomorrow to go to school.

Still stay at home. With me. - Rather not.

Well, if you want it ...

Then you should go.

Then you don't miss that much.

What do these people have asked you?

Who? Mrs. Maria?

Nothing.

Whether you left me.

Why? - Only this way.

What did you say?

I said the truth. Was that wrong?

That you are divorced

that my father in England works and has a child there,

And that you Working in Germany.

Did you ask Why did you take the boat?

What did you say?

That I played and it is abolished.

Ionuţ, why are you Rowed out?

I wanted to go to you.

I was sad Because you weren't there

Because you left me alone.

My cell phone and one of the paddles fell into the water.

I didn't know what to do.

When it got night, I wanted that something happens to me.

So that you feel bad.

So that you feel like me.

All alone.

I'm sorry.

I don't scold you.

And in the hospital ...

... they said that you left me.

That's fine.

That is over now.

What's up?

Should I prefer to call later?

Hello, Lenuţa.

I wanted to hear how you are.

And Johanna.

She is just singing. Should she call you afterwards?

She doesn't want to make calls now. Better later. We're fine.

Bye.

Do you see? Already over.

I'm sorry. - What?

That we have caused trouble.

Hello, Lenuţa.

Johanna goes to the children's dance today. Do you put your things ready?

Here.

That should be before your departure be clarified.

You slept for so long that you have grown!

Eat something and then you have to go to the bus.

I could go to school.

Did you hear that?

What else do I have a driver's license?

Come on, boy.

Bye!

Do you have a girlfriend?

That's why you wanted go back to school?

Say!

Ionuţ! - you liar!

When do you drive? - I don't drive.

We go to the school office And everything will be fine.

Promised.

Hello. - Hello.

Good day. - Hello.

We called on the phone. I am Clara Lupaşcu.

A friend of Magda.

I said next month.

I thought, I personally imagine.

I hear.

I am a primary school teacher And I also speak German.

My specialty is conversation.

Director Magda said You may help me.

Why doesn't it help you?

She had to release many. - Well, exactly.

So that's the moment Mrs. Lupaşcu.

I need a place to take care of my son.

We all have children. - ionuţ ...

... please wait outside.

This is for you. As a sign of my gratitude.

I talked to Magda We have known each other since our studies.

But I can do them Don't help at the moment.

Maybe in a month.

Leave this here And I call them.

But as I said, Only in one or two months.

In a month? - Is that too late?

Or too early?

According to me Would it be best in autumn.

I really want to help you But at the moment it doesn't work.

The money, the minimum wage ... - I know.

Thanks.

I have to go back.

Because of me?

No.

Not because of you.

Because of this terrible situation.

And because of me.

Do you take me with me?

Yes. When you are grown up Can you come

And do what you want.

No. Now. Do you take me with me?

That doesn't work.

I would like to But it doesn't work.

I'm looking for another job and your own apartment,

Then you can visit me.

You don't have to lie.

You do that for Johanna.

But if you have to go now Can you visit me in summer.

I'll try it.

Promised.

When do you travel? - Morning.

I have to. Otherwise I will be released.

I will come back next month And work again as a teacher.

Until then I save money And then it's over.

You already know what you are doing.

I have to go back. When I stay here ...

I never drive.

Ionuţ visits Bogdan for Christmas.

Everything will be fine.

Ionuţ is now growing up.

One two,

Three, four ...

I just drive back Because there is no other way.

But I come back and stay.

You have already said that.

Yes. But you saw How I drove car.

I don't have a fences Or kissed.

I keep my promise.

I have a surprise.

Now we can talk to each other and see us.

I will be back in two months. Get in touch!

Don't lose it, yes?

Take care of Grandpa.

And grandpa takes care of you. - Everything will be fine.

Everything will be fine.

5,000,000 Romanians work abroad.

Many of their children A are left behind.