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SIBERIAN LADY MACBETH

Work - work, Nikitic. - I do, Katarina Lvovna.

You ate my soul!

But I'll get you, you'll remember me!

You pig, where are you roaming?

Give me something to eat. - Right away master!

Any mushrooms left? - Yes, master.

Come in, daughter-in-law!

Don't hide - just because your husband is away from home.

Show yourself! I promise not to bite!

Here, master!

May I leave now? - Get out!

You've done nothing for our house. Five years completely wasted!

I told my stupid son not to marry you.

Our family will die out because of you!

Almighty God shows no mercy to those who do not fear Him.

Does she read Scriptures? Is she a pious Russian wife?

Go on, ask her - ask her!

Put the rat poison back.

Hail Mary, Blessed Mother...

What're you doing here, old one? - I wait to hear God's word.

They will not open to you.

Is anyone home?

May God strike him dead! He'll break down the door.

Who are you? - A man! Where's your master?

The young master is away inspecting the mill. The dam gave way.

The old master won't see you.

What now my friend?

Friend? I'm no friend of yours. Go to the devil!

We could be friends.

Aksinia - who's with you?

A man looking for work. He says he tends swine.

Let him in!

Look him over.

If he's big and strong we can make good use of him.

Come in. - You see! - Step forward, young man.

He'll do. Hire him.

But keep your eye on him!

What's your name? - Sergei. Do you approve?

This is heavy! - Let me help you.

Where'd you get those scars? - From life...

More likely, from a jealous husband, You'll end up in Siberia.

Aksinia! Back to the house, you jabbering crone!

By God, at least 250 pounds!

What makes all of you so gay?

Just look what these scoundrels are doing to me!

Shall I weigh you, too?

Watch your tongue, young man!

Mind your business!

Go on, weigh me - but only with your eyes.

Let me see. I'd say about 140 pounds.

Why are you so surprised?

I'm sure I could carry you around all day, without getting tired.

An empty boast! You'd tire soon enough.

Never! I could carry you all the way to - Paradise.

Let go, you're hurting me.

Forgive me, I didn't mean to.

I used to be as strong as any man.

Well then, let me try to lift you - if I can.

Be my guest.

What's going on in there?

Back to work, you damned fools! Stop wasting time!

"The crumbs from the master's table Remain for those who are able..."

Nikitic finished eating long ago.

Why can't you eat as little as he does?

You'll devour all the food in the house. You had enough!

Aksinia! Come here!

Prepare the work for tomorrow. - I will, Boris Timofejic.

I'm going over to see Gerasimov. I'll be back late.

Good night, Master.

Lock the door.

Your father-in-law left and the workers are gone.

It's our chance. - Again?

This time we'll use the mare.

You have to wear a white dress.

It's part of the ritual.

I'll go first.

May I be as fertile...

Keep repeating it.

May I be as fertile among my kind... ... as you are among your kind.

May I be as fertile among my kind...

... as you are among your kind.

Amen - may God help me...

Amen - may God help me...

As fertile as you are among your kind...

... may God make her among her kind.

I know the Ismailovs. They never forget or forgive.

Are you going to bed? - It's much to early.

Good night, old man.

All dressed up? Why? - Go to bed, my friend.

I see! Good night...

Who's there? - It's Sergei.

Open the door...

Don't be afraid. - What do you want?

I just want to talk to you.

I'm not very sleepy at the moment.

I guess I'm bored.

Then, leave.

Why are you bored?

I don't know. Suddenly, I feel restless.

Get married. - Yes! "Get married..."

The rich won't have me...

...and the poor know nothing about love.

But neither do the rich - as you found out. Am I right?

Yes - I'm bored, too. - Imprisoned, like a bird in a cage.

It's not that.

If I had a child, things would be different!

A child is not conceived by wishing.

As they say - "A hear without love is cursed from above."

I am cursed, Katarina Lvovna.

If I could, I'd tear my hear out for you.

Then, I would be happy.

Why talk like a fool?

I don't need your heart. Go away!

You are no better off than I am, Katarina.

Can't you see that we belong together?

I need you. Our destiny is in your hands.

Get out! I'll scream - I warn you...

Let me go...

My father-in-law! Hurry...

Don't worry, I'll be all right.

Who's there? Stop, thief! Where are you coming from?

Wherever I was. - I my son's bed!

Listen, Master...

...what is done is done.

Don't bring shame to your house.

Punish me.

500 lashes, you lustful animal!

You are the master. - Into the barn!

Because - you won't - beg - for mercy...

Because - you won't - cry out - because - because...

Father, let Sergei go - I beg you.

Shut up, you adulteress!

Let him go. We've done nothing wrong.

I know! He was only testing your bed before buying it, wasn't he?

Set him free...

Tomorrow, your lover will be in prison.

And then, you barren slut - when you husband comes home...

...we'll drag you naked through the village.

Do this one thing for me! Please - I implore you!

Bring me some mushrooms.

I'm hungry.

Get me water! Quick - water...

I'm on fire! It burns...

No! I won't!

The master's son did not return.

They couldn't find him.

He had already left the mill. He's somewhere selling timber.

Come, get up...

Goodbye, I'm leaving.

Dearest Sergei...

...wait! But why?

Where are you going?

Forgive me - I hurt you. - The pain is unbearable!

Let's go up to my room.

What? But the old master... How did he die?

It was God's will.

Come, beloved...

Alright...

Careful, love - slowly. You can do it.

In the great war, death was all about us. But the master and I survived.

No he has left me behind - alone.

Death doesn't ask when or how to come calling.

Bring the samovar! Don't stand there - hurry!

The mistress playing master - until her husband returns.

Well? Is something wrong?

Put the samovar down!

Your pardon, Katarina Lvovna...

Crying too long under the hot sun addled my brain. I...

Never mind! Take this, and pray for the master's soul.

I understand, Mistress. May hi soul live in Paradise.

Mind what you say and do!

I'll serve and obey you both faithfully.

...until I die.

Does it hurt very much?

I'll make you well - I'll make you well.

You look so handsome, my Sergei.

It's only an illusion.

I'm still Sergei, the serf.

You're my master, beloved.

That is only another illusion.

Have you grown tired of me so soon?

Is that a kiss? Like a husband kissing his wife.

You must look at things as they really are.

Yes, I know.

No, you don't know! And you don't want to!

By chance, your father-in-law died...

...and I was able to be what I am - a man.

When your husband arrives, I return to the pig-pen.

I belong there, don't I?

I'll look up here - while you get into bed with him!

Never again! - How's that? - You'll see.

If it were up to me, Katarina...

...I'd spend the rest of my life with you.

My husband says that, too.

That's why I must leave now, while I can.

I'll never let anyone come between us! I swear it, Sergei!

Don't be so sure, woman.

You'll have to send me away.

Life holds nothing for me.

You can't love me. I'm not your kind.

I wish I were.

Yes, I wish I could become your husband...

...at the altar, before God and the Czar.

Goodbye Katarina Lvovna!

I won't be parted from you, Sergei. Never!

I know how you can be the man you are.

I know how we can always remain together.

Be patient - don't torture me. Our day is coming.

Why are the swine so hungry

The swineherd spends all his time in bed with the mistress.

People whisper. But I am deaf, dumb, and blind.

Sergei, wake up!

I had a terrible dream - the worst one I ever had.

There was a huge swine gnawing away at my threshold.

And I tend swine.

Such a dream is an omen of evil.

Really? Not if your husband stays away.

The swine kept on tearing at the threshold.

I grabbed a stick - but it was no use.

The harder I beat him, the bigger and stronger he grew.

The moon was high - a pale phantom.

Yes, the moon. Oh, the moon!

Thank God! My dream was an omen of good fortune.

The moon signifies a child.

I'm going to have a child. - Go to sleep!

Thank you, my dearest Sergei, for helping me satisfy my greatest need.

Stop here!

As you wish, Master. But would it not be better to drive to your door?

That is not your concern!

May the Almighty guide you safely to your destination.

Sergei! Listen...

Go downstairs!

Wait for me in the kitchen.

Who is it? - Me!

Is that you, Zinovi?

Who else would it be?

Welcome home.

I'll get the samovar.

Call Aksinia. - No, I'll go.

What now? - Be patient.

Wait until I call you.

Listen - please - let's not do anything we...

What took you so long?

Getting the samovar ready takes time.

How did my father die?

Suddenly. We buried him with reverence.

God is my witness.

What did you do during my absence?

I kept to my room.

I'm sure you did. You don't seem very glad to see me.

Do you expect open arms after staying away all this time?

As always, I'm trying to please you. Isn't that enough?

Why is the bed prepared for two?

I expected you - sooner or later.

For that - my humble thanks.

Why is this lying on my bed?

It belongs to you.

I know you're hiding something.

It'll come out.

Your Katarina fears no one!

What?

Nothing...

Be careful, woman! - Of what?

People are talking of your love affair!

Then, tell me...

...who is my lover?

Go on, tell me. Speak up!

They did mention Sergei?

I'll learn the truth, Katarina...

...from you. You'll tell me.

Will I? Yes, of course I will!

Here he is!

What is this, you bitch?

Ask us! We'll tell you everything...

What is he doing here? - Do you think I'm afraid of you?

Your threats don't frighten me!

I'll show you!

I knew that I could do...

...what I'm going to do now!

You whore!

Hold him! Hold him!

He's dead.

Now, everything is yours.

The 'amen' sticks in my throat.

Don't think about it - or we'll both go mad.

What is it? What did you hear? Hurry - it's almost dawn.

I can never leave this place now.

Even thinking of what I did terrifies me.

The police!

I'll se them.

Join us for a moment, my friend.

I'm in a hurry.

I noticed that the master was very upset.

He got off in the woods and sent me away.

My heart was troubled. But who am I to dispute the master's wishes?

It was terrible - thousands of questions. They just released me.

Does the mistress know about it?

Yes, that's why they brought me back here.

They know you're innocent. God will punish the guilty.

We're in the dark. No one else knows anything.

It's all so terrible!

The most perplexing case I've ever handled.

Your trading permit...

How can I ever thank you?

We owed it to your poor husband. - I'll never forget your kindness.

Just remember - policemen aren't monsters.

What happened?

Here! We've nothing to worry about.

You're the smartest woman in the world!

Spying! You dare to spy on us?

Dear God! Never!

I know your kind.

And you crawl around like a snail, you lazy dog!

I'll kick you out to beg for alms!

You can, you're my master.

I welcome you, dear guests.

To all of you...

...good health!

Forgive me - I'll return in a moment.

Wait! Where are you going?

What's the matter with you?

We're eating him! The master!

You sound like a madman, Sergei!

Go back at once! Do you hear me? Come along...

Get up, you had enough to eat. We must go. There's much to do tomorrow.

If that is what you wish, good friends and guests...

...good night.

Darling Sergei! All of this - all of it is yours - you're the master!

Yes, by beloved husband, look about you. Everything is yours...

...fields, forests, everything.

I give it all to you!

Take this to the guest room.

Who are they?

I'll go find out.

They are your relatives. They've come a long way.

Your poor husband was my cousin.

Fjodor Lamin, my dead sister's only child.

I welcome you.

My husband spoke of you, once or twice...

...and of this orphaned boy. I'm happy to see both of you.

The money Zinovi invested in the mill wasn't all his.

Most of it was this child's - my nephew's inheritance.

We'll check - there must be documents...

I came to assert his claim.

We can discuss the matter in the house.

I'm glad you're here. Don't worry about a thing.

The mill operation seems to be in order.

What is this?

Oh - that?

The foreman will explain as soon as he arrives.

Aunt Marfa...

They've loaded one wagon.

What shall I do now? - Count the sacks.

He's young. To him it's a game.

Good day, young master.

Out of my way!

What are you doing up there?

Nothing, Fjodor Lamin.

You're just loafing.

My aunt will get rid of you!

The new overseer...

He has that right. - Faster, brother - faster!

Where did you get that watch?

It’s mine. - No, it belongs to my uncle!

You're a thief! It's my uncle's!

They're killing my boy!

You'll pay for this, you criminal!

Have you gone insane?

What happened?

I want my clothes. - I burned them. You have new ones.

What is it? - I can't go on!

After what we went trough, are we to part now?

I beg you - don't ask me to remain here.

Our dream is over - dead!

You ask why?

Do you recall how much you suffered?

So you did, my love.

But I'm a serf. I'm used to it.

We committed a terrible crime.

And now, we've a new master...

...not a man, but a mere boy...

...who will rob our unborn child of his birthright.

But I know - I must stay here.

Leave the colt alone, wicked boy!

Aksinia!

Aksinia, come quickly!

Poor child! Poor little Fedja! Dear God!

Hold him! Hold him!

A warm bed - hot tea...

What will his aunt say?

Aren't you coming with us, Katarina?

I can't - I can barely stand.

We'll pray for you.

They say Easter prayers do the most good.

I'll beseech God to make Fedja well.

The poor child has been ill for 8 weeks.

Watch over him. Soon you'll be caring for your own child.

Come, we'll be late.

Tired of reading, Fedja?

I've been reading all day.

It's medicine time.

Will you try to sleep now?

I will. Good night, Aunt.

Sleep well.

See to all the shutters.

Are they closed? - They're closed.

Is it midnight?

I suppose so.

Then, it's Easter.

I have to go down. He's alone.

Alone?

Alone. Why?

I just asked.

You're still up, Fedja?

It's late.

I'm waiting for my aunt.

But the Mass doesn't end until dawn.

She's bringing a piece of the holy bread to cure me.

Why don't you go to bed?

Well...? - 'Well' what?

He's alone.

All right - only, quickly...

I'm encircled by a sea of blood. There's no way out.

Come...

What's the matter?

I'm scared. I hear someone.

Where? - In here...

There is no one. - There is!

Then, why are you so pale?

Lie down and try to sleep.

I said lie down!

Did you hear me?

I can't! I can't go to sleep!

She no longer goes to church.

She fears neither God nor man.

The windows are shuttered.

I see a light inside.

Let's see what's going on.

People, help! They're murdering the boy! Hurry, everybody!

Fedja! My poor darling - Fedja...

Wait! Don't hurt him!

I'll confess everything.

The High Court of Kazanju rendered the following verdict...

'Katarina Lvovna Ismailova...'

'...widow of a merchant, and Sergei Jemelyanov, serf...'

'...standing convicted of the brutal murders of...'

'...the merchants, Boris and Jinovi Ismailov...'

'...and of the murder of the boy, Fjodor Lamin...'

'...are sentenced to life terms and exiled to Siberia.'

Assassin! Adulteress! Butchers!

Kill them! Kill them!

May the Almighty watch over you, old man. Go with God.

Farewell, Aksinia.

Come, my faithful dog.

Take one last look at your son.

What for?

May God have mercy on you.

Here, take these. You will need them.

Goodbye, Aksinia.

I shall care for him always.

Move along!

How are you today, pretty one?

You again? You should be with your dear wife!

She's not my wife. She's my cross!

Let me fall back.

I'll give you more later/

I could've used that money!

It was only 25 kopeks. - Only 25? Only!

It meant I could see you.

Does seeing you make me warm or happy? I can't bear this misery!

But I must be near you!

Shut up! You're to blame for all of this!

Go away! Do you hear me, you slut?

Get out of my sight!

That's right - tell her!

Go on, you - get back to your place in line!

See, he wants no part of you!

Don't torture yourself. You'll get used to it, the way I did.

Warmest greetings, my pretty one!

How are you, my lonely master?

With you, even this could be Heaven. What do you say?

I'll have to think about it.

Come on, stand up!

I can't, brother. If only I could ride!

You will - in a coffin!

I'll see that you rest forever, damn you!

Katia, my love - are you still angry with me?

Katia, wait - wait!

You're the finest woman in the world.

The pain is so great, Katia.

How it hurts! It's unbearable!

Sergei, my beloved...

What can we do?

Maybe they'll let me go into a hospital.

I can't stand the pain!

You can't mean what you're saying.

Would you stay behind while I'm driven into exile?

If only I had warm socks!

Socks? Dearest Sergei, you can have mine.

Here, take them.

I can't! How will you manage?

Move! What are you up to?

I feel much better now.

We must catch up to them.

Get up! We're leaving!

How are you, dear? - You filthy liar!

I've had enough of you and your women!

Take this - it works.

What is it?

All right, if you insist...

I wish I had some vodka. I'm as cold as death.

For the sake of what we meant to each other...

...give her a drink.

Don't be selfish.

Just remember we were once in love.

If you knew how we drank to each other...

...what wonderful night we spent together...

...and how cleverly we dispatched her relatives to Hell - unshriven!

You're a treacherous snake, Sergei...

...a shameless beast. I spit on you!

Is shame mine?

What have I to be ashamed of?

If only I had never know her!

Leave me alone! All of you!

Perhaps little Sonya is to be my one consolation now...

...the only joy left to me.

Help! Do something!

No!

No! God!

THE END

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