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In 1993, the number of refugees from Bosnia and Herzegovina was so large

that even hotels in tourist places were converted to accommodate refugees

who are still there today

We were in Brčko when it all started

They barged into our apartment on April 15th

Three of them with guns and uniforms

They beat me up right away and took my wife to another room

That was the last time I saw her

Last year I found out she was dead

The assembly centre was at a farm outside the city

Thirty men in one cattle box

What I saw there, I couldn't believe people could do to each other

They took seven of us outside

They gave us some knives

They forced us that everyone cuts off one hand

They were drunk

An older man

didn't want to cut

They turned on a cement mixer, but he still didn't want to do it

They stuck his head into the mixer

I tried cutting

But I couldn't cut through the bone

They said

I made an effort and that they wouldn't kill me

And my arm was

just left hanging

They said they'd help me out

They took me to the mixer and Well

You shouldn't feel guilty for having been lucky

I'm not blaming myself

I'm just saying Allah's will be done

If I blamed myself

or anyone else

I couldn't do anything

You motherfucker Come over here

What a jerk

I'm drunk, so I'll tell you

Sometimes when I'm

When I walk around town alone

When

When I'm alone in my room

When I take a leak Your name just pops up in my head

Una

What?

Nothing Your name pops up

Una, Una, Una

What a fuckin' honour

Great you think of me when you take a leak

No I didn't mean it like that

You know what I meant

I do

You do? Really?

There are people around

Where are you going now, Una?

Don't worry, I'll just keep repeating Ivan, Ivan, Ivan

Sorry, I didn't mean to spy on you

Are you from the hotel up there?

Mahir?

I'm here

Could you come here for a second? Sorry to bother you

This shit fell off

I didn't touch anything, I just let the water run

I know, it happens

If anyone told me five years ago that I'd be living in Pula

You've been here long?

A while

Where are you from?

A village in Drina Valley

How are you coping? Is there anyone from your parts over here?

No?

I lived in Drina Valley for a while

In Foča

I worked for an engineering company

Nice region, no doubt about it

All those parts along the Drina River

Those of you who still haven't paid for the graduation trip

please tell your parents to do it

over vacations or you won't be able to go

OK, can we start the class now?

Why are you two talking?

OK We'll start with 13% of our straight-A students

Nerds

What "nerds"? They've earned commendations

Hey Una, your fucker's here

What will you do now that the school is out for the summer?

- Did you find something to do? - Yes I'll work

At the shipyard, my dad's friend will hire me

Great

Let's go

What are you doing?

Getting rid of excess stuff As you can see

Those are Dad's clothes

- Is your salary the same as before? - No way

What can I do? Times have changed

Feel free to browse

How about you? Is work going well?

It is

It is not commendable giving away the remains of someone else's life

But fuck it

One, two, three, four, refugees

One, two, three, four, refugees

There's a shit load of you

They have been saying for years

There are fewer of you, but there are more of you

One, two, three, four, refugees

There are more of you

One, two, three, four, refugees

There's a shit load of you

Waiting for me?

Thanks for watching out on me

Nice shirt

Nice shirt

What?

The scent of the sea

What kind of house did you live in, can you remember?

Just an ordinary house

With windows, doors, rooms and a kitchen

Could you describe your kitchen to me?

- You want me to talk about my kitchen? - You could, yes

It was

Like this room here

With a table and four chairs

And a garden-looking window

- A sink, oven, cupboard - Did you use the oven?

Who doesn't use an oven?

What did you cook in it?

The last meal you remember having it

From the oven?

I don't remember

- Meat - What kind of meat?

I can't remember

You can't remember or you don't want to?

I can't remember

We have 25 minutes left

Mom, leave me alone, you're drunk

- Hey my little one - Is mom there?

No, she's not here

- What's new? How are you? - We're fine

- Is school over? - Yes, we're done with school

How did you do?

I did well, Igor's had problems with math

- But he pulled through - He's just like his dad

Who's that?

It's dad He wants to talk to you

He's watching some stupid cartoon so he can't talk right now

- Do you need some money? - No, you don't have to, it's OK

- Who was that? - Marina

Why do you want to cut him off?

You thought he was hot, right?

What's wrong? He's handsome, he plays music, he's not stupid

OK, he's not exactly a genius

He's OK, you can talk to him

I was at Marina's

Do you think he cares about you?

How often do you talk? If I may ask

What? Twice a week?

Every day?

He just asked how we were doing

He doesn't give a fuck about how you're doing

Why did he run away if he cared so much?

What are you drinking?

You ungrateful piece of shit

You think you can patronize me

He didn't escape from the war, he ran away from you

Fucking hell, Igor

What is it?

I didn't know where to go

You picked a good place

What happened to her?

Someone died

Do you know her?

There are two or three of them who cry like that

She's crying for someone who's been long gone

How do you know that?

They sound different when they just find out

Incoherent

As if they can't catch their breath

How long have you been here?

Three years

A little over

What have you been doing here for three years?

Nothing

I walk

I head out in the morning

I walk as far as I can

When I get tired, I take the bus

And then?

Nothing I listen to people crying over here

You OK?

No

And you?

No

- Well? - 'Morning

Good morning

Fuck

I have to go home

Don't come here again, please

I'm here about the job ad

What ad?

The one on the door

OK

What does the ad say?

Waitress wanted

What part didn't you understand?

I understood everything, I need a job

Explain to the man

Should I? I guess I'll have to

Do you have a pussy between your legs?

I'm asking you nicely Do you have a pussy or not?

Hello, guys How's it goin'?

Don't ask Better treat us to a round

We're hanging here like a pair of testicles Cut the crap

Where are you going?

Dado

Excuse me I'm here about the ad, I need a job

What are you doing? Sorry, Nino

You're one of those from the hotel up there?

Yes

How much longer are you staying?

Nobody knows

We're not leaving anytime soon

- Can you clean floors and toilets? - Yes

You start tomorrow

I met someone

Who?

He's not from here

Where is he from?

He lives in a hotel

What hotel?

Pula

Are you dating a Bosnian?

Where did you find him? What do you need him for?

I have no idea

You've already done it? Really?

You're so crazy

Show me your ID

Your ID

Come

- What are they doing to those people? - Taking them to Bosnia

- Back to the war? - They haven't even seen a war

They won't take you?

Didn't I tell you not to come here anymore? Did I?

Why do you have to watch this?

Yes, you did tell

What do you want from me?

Don't touch me

I could be your father

That's the first thing I thought when I saw you in the club

I thought you were my dad

You had the same shirt he used to wear

Is this a fucking joke to you?

You got bored of your boyfriend

so you want something new Is that it?

You're such a jerk

Why did you come that night?

- Where? - Here, to the club

Bosnians are forbidden to go out after midnight, isn't it?

No shit, you're going out

You're lucky you didn't get trampled at the mosh pit

Excuse me, sir, a phone call for you

At the reception desk

What the fuck are you doing?

You little fool

- You can't cook it without oil - I was hungry

Stupid

I'll make something for you

Fuck

- Mom's asleep? - Yes

Fuckin' great

What are you doing?

Here, take 100 Kunas

- Why me? - Didn't you say you were hungry?

You're jerking me, Igor

What are you doing here?

I wanted to talk to you

How did you know where I live?

I was just passing by chance

By chance?

You came to the club by chance

And on the bus, and now in front of my building

I have to go to the store

Here you are

Well? Is it good?

- This one is my favorite - Can we see each other again?

Why?

Why do you want us to see each other?

You don't have to answer

I told Marina about you

Marina who?

My best friend

- Do you know what she said? - What?

- I should invite you to a party - What party?

Her birthday party

Tonight

Who's coming?

- Me, you, Marina - Enough

Hi

- Should we take a seat here? - Yes

Give me one

Una

Here is Marina

That's her?

You came

You brought him after all

Marina, nice to meet you

Mahir Happy birthday

What fucking birthday? It's already over

Now we'll just get wasted with booze

Why are you two prudes all by yourselves?

Let's go join the crew

- Do we have to? - Take a sip What do you want to drink?

Let's go

We've got everything Loki will get you something, he's a bartender tonight

Loki Get them something to drink

- Come on, try this It's a Morbido - What the fuck is in it?

- Everything Coke, whiskey, wine, vodka, come on

You're fucking crazy

What's up with you, Una's mystery dick? Want a sip?

No, thank you

- You're some religious type? - Don't be fucking stupid

- No Is there any beer? - Beer?

Why are you being such a bastard? The man wants some beer

Your mom's a fucking bastard It's great you came to my party

I gave money in advance, I fool

I saw neither drugs nor money

Once upon a time, when I remember

There were drugs, drugs and money

Loser, I'm a loser

Once upon a time, when I remember

There were drugs, drugs and money

Loser, I'm a loser

Fuck, you can sing well

Of course, he does When Mahir sings, it's great

When he farts, it's awesome

Mahir, you're fascinating Who gives a fuck about me?

- Who gives a fuck about you, Loki - Yes, who gives a fuck

Can you play?

No

- He can - Of course he can

He can Come on, play something for us

You don't know a single one of the songs I know

We'll see about that

I dream of hearing you breathe again

How you breathe while the grass bends

To be touched by your blue hair

Your hair on my face, darling

I dream that we make love again in the grass

In that grass that lies there under us

And let your hot hand wander

Your hand over my body

I only have one life

And I throw it like crazy

Because I fell in love with a woman

The woman I dream of

I only have one life

And I throw it like crazy

Because I fell in love

with a woman I shouldn't have

Here we are

What's this?

- A mansion - Whose?

No idea Of some people who ran away from war

Come on

It's my mom's job, she sells other people's houses Come on

What?

I haven't been in a house for a long time

I know nothing about you

What would you like to know?

Where did you live in Bosnia?

In a village

Then in Sarajevo for a couple of years, when I went to college

But I couldn't take it

I mean

Not the college, but the city

I went back home

What did you do then?

I tended animals

- What animals? - Cows

In your backyard?

At a food processing plant

What did you do with all those cows?

Whatever I had to do Cleaning, feeding, milking

I even delivered some

- You delivered cows? - A couple of times,

when there were no vets around

What it's like?

What?

Is it queasy? It isn't

You feel good when you see it, all steamy

What?

When a little cow comes out?

A calf

A calf

Who did you live with?

Did you have kids?

She was young so

We didn't want to rush it

How young?

Older than you

Was she beautiful?

I have to go home, my mom will make a fuss

You just sleep Shut the door on your way out

Let's go

- Where? - You'll see

Amina

Hey, you two What are you doing here? Scram

Beat it

What about this one?

Is it from the war?

When you say that, from the war

What?

No, I fell when I was a kid

I think it's from the war

Yes it's still there

As long as we're here

This is my country

Build a home here

Fuck yourself and your song

Mom

I want to go to Italy

To see Dad

Is that your idea?

He invited me

What will you be doing there?

Nothing

I'll see where he lives

He'll show me around the city,

and the botanical garden

Botanical garden?

Yes, Orto dei Semplici, the oldest in Europe

You don't say

Do you remember the day he went away?

I was at school

I was in the office

But I didn't have any work to do so I came home early

I found him there

In front of the building

He was already in the car

Do you know what did he say when I asked him where he was going?

To Trieste, to buy car headlights

But anyway

He's still gone

Both him

And the car

And the fucking headlights

- Beat it - Come on, do it

Come on, relax

Push me, come on

What's up?

All the receipts are charged

Give me a beer

Is she one of your tribe?

Who?

Mahir

What can I get you?

A coffee

Mahir

Talk to me

Mahir

Come on, talk to me, Mahir

Mahir, talk to me

- Talk to me, Mahir - That's enough Get out

Scram

The kids and I left a month before they came to our village

Elmin said we couldn't stay and he was right

Elmin is my husband

He, his brother and his father stayed They said they'd defend the village

When we still thought it was possible to defend it

How long have you been in exile?

Three years

First, they sent us to the Drava River Basin,

then to Zagreb

We stayed at a gym for a year and then a year at the Laguna Hotel

What happened with male members of your family?

I don't know

I've searched everywhere

The lists of the imprisoned and the dead I couldn't find them anywhere

Many people are going through the same

Sometimes it's better to learn the worst than to live without closure

I know people who go to Italy every summer

to pick apples

They're punks, they just fuck around there

They say if you make an effort,

you can make

up to 150 Deutsche marks per day

It's some plantations in the hills

Supposedly very beautiful

Many people stay in the same house

Bulgarians, Romanians,

Ukrainians, our folks

People just want to make money, they don't care where's everybody from

Give him this message

Tell him we don't have to meet or talk

Just give this to him

Tell him it's from Vahida

Did you memorize my name?

He knows where to find me

Who's Vahida?

Please tell me who she is

Do you know her from before?

You have to tell me something

Are you going to talk to me?

- I can't tell you anything - Why?

I can't remember a thing

Bullshit

That's fucking bullshit Cut the crap

- What's up? - Come on, let's go up there

What is it?

- I was at the hotel - OK, and?

A woman attacked me

She gave me this

Elmin, Babo, Faruk, Alma, Meho, Emir, Hasan

- Who the fuck are these people? - I have fucking no idea

What should I do?

Nothing

Nothing What should you do?

Listen to me

You're fucking 18 You shouldn't do a goddamn thing

Come on, let's go

I always feel smart coming here, but I leave feeling stupid and drunk as fuck

- Hi, Mahir - Hey

Did we make any money?

Not bad

Get me one, as usual

Get yourself something too

- No, thank you - Come on, Mahir, it's on the house

Some relative of my wife came on vacation with his family What a drag

What is it, Mahir?

Are you tired?

I can't wait to lie down

Just go

Should I?

Good night

Good evening Two tickets to Italy

Where in Italy?

- The first bus to Italy? - Buses leave on Wednesday and Saturday

Two tickets for Wednesday

That's 180 kunas for two people

The tickets are 170 kunas,

and reservations are 10 kunas

Here you are

They're asking if we want ecstasy

This is on the house You fucking piece of Bosnian shit

What a fucking jerk

Suck it, you fucking moron

- What did you take? - Nothing, I got drunk

Excuse me Have any of you seen Mahir?

I haven't

He's been long gone

OK, I can do it myself

Come on

Come on

What happened to you?

Nothing

Has anyone asked about me?

Come on, drink this

I'll be outside if you need me

Vahida

Please, don't

Where are they, Mahir?

Kemo

Babo

Elmin

Your Alma

Where are they?

They're dead

- They're all dead, Vahida - Why are you the only one alive?

How come you're the sole survivor? Mahir, answer me

Tell me how come you're the sole survivor, Mahir

- How come you're the sole survivor? - Vahida, that's enough Let's go

Come on, let's go

Did you take everything?

Wait

Here, a little bit more

Buy something for your little brother Some trifle

Thanks

Hey people, has anyone seen Una?

Please, can you check on and call her?

Come on, hurry up

Thank you

Thank you

Good morning, your ticket please