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A film by Petri Kotwica

ABSOLUTION

Congratulations.

- How long do you think? - I'm not playing this game.

- Two, three years max. - You don't know.

They're shy. Not all couples touch each other all the time.

- More bubbly? - Thank you.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

The groom is looking at you more than at his bride.

- Should I drink both of these? - Yeah.

- Give me the keys. - Why?

You've had at least three glasses.

Is everything alright?

Yes. I probably ate too much.

Shall we just go home? I can call them and cancel.

We can't cancel now.

Mum's cooking Zander because it's your favourite.

She'll be disappointed.

Let it play.

This is a synthesizer. It's not going to sound like this.

It sounds amazing.

- Does it hurt all the time? - Not the whole time.

We're going to the hospital to check that everything's okay.

- I'm driving. - No, I am. You drank too much.

Send mum a message. Tell her we're not coming. Go on.

Are you alright?

What was that?

Kiia, we have to go.

- I want to know what it was. - A rubbish bin or something.

We don't have time for this.

I'll go and have a look.

Lauri, come back!

Lauri!

- What was it? - I couldn't see anything out there.

It must have been a deer.

34th week of pregnancy.

Yes.

Our first baby died three years ago, on the same week.

Okay.

Don't worry, honey.

Everything's going to be alright.

32 years old, high-risk birth. 34th week of pregnancy.

It's going to be okay.

Lauri Haapasalo?

- Pate Wilman. - Timo Tirronen.

- Hanna Tirronen. - Welcome.

- Have you had a lot of offers? - We've had a few.

This is ours.

Admit it.

Okay, I admit it's kind of adorable.

I also admit we can't afford it.

Jesus... Yeah, these are going to do it.

- We'll offer 20 grand below... - We can't afford it, Timo.

Do you want us to miss out on this one, too?

Please don't. Look.

Besides, you can work at home.

But I'd have to drive an extra hour and a half to work every day.

Think how much time that is in a year.

- Yeah, but... - Yeah but yeah but...

You can play the lottery all you want.

But I'm not taking out a mortgage that leaves us with nothing to spend.

And think about the renovation costs.

Oh, fuck it!

Alright, let's wait another 20 years then.

- We can move once we retire. - You're so bloody childish.

I run and dance and scream it off.

I jump, jump, jump, jump it off.

I run and dance and scream it off.

I jump, jump, jump, jump it off.

The demon lets go.

Timo!

Timo!

Timo...

He's unconscious. Come quickly.

Help!

- Lauri Haapasalo? - Yes.

I'm Ducts: Sam mm.

- Congratulations, you have a son. - How's my wife?

The operation went well. She's in the recovery room.

Let's go see your family.

We had to perform a C-section because the baby's pulse was low.

Good boy. You'll be warm in here.

You're grabbing my hair.

I'll have it fixed in two days.

“HONEYPRIEST” CALLING

I'll get that for you.

Thank you.

Hi, honey.

It's okay. No problem. See you soon.

Thank you so much. I'm not used to needing more than two hands.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

Did it go alright?

Yes, but it was a bit rushed. He was almost born on the way here.

- I'm Kiia. - Hanna.

Or 'Happo", as Tirronen says.

My husband. He's in there, all bandaged up.

I'm sorry. Is it serious?

They patched up his brain a bit.

For a moment I thought it was all over, but I'm sure he'll make it.

He was hit by a car last week.

Oh no...

Sorry, my ride's here.

I hope your husband gets well soon.

Daddy's bought some flowers.

- Look how beautiful they are. - They're actually for mummy.

Such beautiful flowers, aren't they?

Here's the crib daddy made. Well, assembled...

Good job, dad.

This looks lovely.

Is Juhani asleep?

- Juhani? - Yes.

Just like the Seven Brothers. Juhani and Lauri.

All we need is Tuomas, Aapo, Simeoni, Timo and Eero.

It's a joke. I'm not going to pick our child's name by myself.

I actually like it. Let's think about it.

I talked to a lady at the hospital whose husband had been in surgery.

He was hit by a car two weeks ago.

I hope he's alright.

Apparently he'll recover.

Good.

Are you sure it was a deer?

- How come? - You said we hit a deer.

I said it couldn't have been anything else.

It's gorgeous.

It's absolutely beautiful

For the most beautiful mother in the world.

Thank you.

I love you.

I love you too.

I've missed you so much.

Hey little fellow, your mum's amazing.

- You can call him Juhani. - Really?

I like it.

I would have searched all night if I'd had the time.

You understand that, right?

What are you talking about?

I'm not absolutely sure...

...that it was a deer. It was so dark.

You have to understand that I was only thinking about you...

...and our...

You met the lady at the hospital?

There.

If it turns out that it was us, I'm going to say I was driving.

It's a nice gesture, but I was driving.

Hello, can you tell me which ward my uncle is in? Mr. Tirronen.

- Timo Tirronen? - Yes.

- Visiting hours are just about over. - We’ll just quickly say hello.

Trust me, you're breastfeeding a small baby.

I don't want you caught up in a police investigation.

I'm not going to lie.

Hello.

- Well? - Good news, I guess.

Tirronen's accident didn't happen anywhere near where we were.

And they saw a dark car speeding away.

- Hi. - You're here again.

Yes, we had a check-up.

How's your husband? Is he any better?

- Did the accident happen in the city? - It happened in Parainen.

We had an argument. Timo went out for a cigarette at Lillholmen Bridge.

Then this stupid car appeared out of nowhere.

- Sorry... It could be the hospital. - Go ahead.

Hanna Tirronen.

Hi, this is Pate Wilman. Congratulations on your new house.

Your offer was accepted. The owner was glad that you -

are moving back to the archipelago.

just when we found our dream home, my husband ends up in hospital.

Actually it would be great to fix up the house, -

just to surprise Timo when he wakes up.

First I'd tell him someone snatched it from under our noses.

Then we'd drive over, and... I'd show him the keys!

It has a sauna with a wood-burning stove.

Way better than our normal half-hour slot at our common sauna.

Timo loves the sauna. He's mad about it!

He likes it so hot that I can't sit beside him.

It's a lovely idea. Why don't you just buy the house?

We don't even have the down payment.

I guess I should play the lottery.

Except I never win anything. Well, maybe a comb in a raffle.

What do you do for a living?

Timo's an underpaid translator. I work at the library.

- Isn't he cute? - He's three weeks old today.

Is he your first?

Yes.

I'm going to give you this three-week birthday present.

You can scratch it at home. You might win a comb.

Thank you.

I have to go.

- What is it, honey? - Help me.

It happened at Lillholmen.

I went to the hospital and spoke to that lady.

Did you really talk to the police?

I thought there was no point.

Forgive me.

“If the driver of a vehicle who is involved in an accident-

neglects their duty to stop immediately and to assist anyone..."

Stop it. This has nothing to do with us.

Lillholmen Bridge. My God, which part don't you understand?

Kiia, honey. No-one can judge us for bad luck.

I've run over someone with our car. Do you understand?

I've run over a human being!

If you turn yourself in, is that man going to wake up sooner?

Will the world become a better place if we are interrogated by the police?

And go through all that useless grief?

Listen to yourself.

You're supposed to be teaching others right from wrong.

- You only came in now because... - We've been so busy with the baby.

I see.

It seems quite likely that it was your car.

It would be a case of reckless endangerment-

and possibly causing bodily harm.

But there are extenuating circumstances.

Since you are both testifying that you stayed on your lane.

Just to make things clear, I'll say this again:

if we hit that man, he had to be standing in the middle of the road.

And you hadn't consumed any alcohol?

I'm a priest. I don't drink and drive.

I'm relieved they said “extenuating circumstances' so many times.

She mentioned it once.

All these lies make me sick.

Anyone else would have done the same. We didn't really lie.

And no more talking to that lady.

We'll see them in court once her husband recovers.

- What if he doesn't recover? - He will.

Last night I dreamt that he died.

And getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city.

And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed.

And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic:

“Take heart, my son. Your sins are forgiven."

And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves:

“This man is blaspheming.“

But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said:

“Why do you think evil in your hearts?'

For which is easier to say, -

“Your sins are forgiven' -

or to say, 'Rise and walk'?

Almighty God, our heavenly Father.

Your grace and love are great.

Please accept your servant.

Protect him at his moment of death...

BABY BOY HAAPASALO

I want to help that woman.

Try to think about something else.

Here is your receipt.

Hello.

Hi.

- Remember the scratch card? - Yes...

- Are you sure you'll be alright? - Sure.

You have to go out once in a while.

- So who's coming to the sauna party? - Mari, Riikka and Karoliina.

Is everything alright?

I'm going out without Juhani for the first time. I'm a bit nervous.

Give him a bottle at eight or when he wakes up.

Bye.

- Hi. Come in. - Thank you.

15,000 divided by two is 7,500.

This is unreal.

That's what we agreed.

I almost forgot.

You also won this comb.

It's just...

We hardly know each other and you do something like this for me.

You're an angel.

How's your husband?

Same as before. He'll make it.

I'm sure he'll recover quicker at your new home than in a hospital.

By summer you will have left this whole thing behind.

Yes. You're absolutely right.

Everything's alright.

I just wanted to ask how much milk I can give him.

Okay, sorry.

How are you guys doing? Come home soon, okay?

- I love you. Bye. - Okay, bye.

Sorry. It was my husband. A breastfeeding problem.

They're common among men.

- Is he still on paternity leave? - He didn't really get any.

Let me guess. He's either a teacher, a doctor or an executive.

Kind of all of the above. He's a priest.

Wow.

That picture of the two of you is really sweet.

- It's our engagement photo. - Really?

We got engaged at the Kiren during a gig by Sielun Veljet.

Timo pulled the ring out of his pocket-

just as they were playing this tune, About Love.

I've been practicing it so I can surprise Timo when he wakes up.

- Please don't. - Sorry, I wasn't thinking.

Hey, Timo taught me this.

It's kind of bluesy.

I'm going for a smoke.

I complained about how long it would take me to get to work.

As if it were a big deal.

Like I wouldn't drive the extra distance every day, if only Timo...

That guy was right next to Timo.

He just ran off to his car. And the car drove off -

while my Timo was lying there.

- Did you see him? - Yes.

If only Timo had reached the hospital in time...

Hey...

What's the matter?

- Is everything alright at home? - Yes. Sorry.

My angel...

Angel.

I called you several times. Why didn't you answer?

I met Hanna Tirronen.

She told me she saw you leaving her husband's side -

and running to our car before we drove off.

She saw you leave him in the ditch.

I blessed him for his journey.

I thought he was dead.

I was sure of it.

I would never leave anyone to die. You and the baby were in danger.

Don't touch me. Let go of me!

You won't have anything to do with that woman again.

Kiia, you ran over Hanna's husband.

You called the hospital.

Why didn't you just tell them that you saw someone injured there?

Hi, honey.

Guess what? I bought it.

I bought the house for us.

Get up so we can go and check out your sauna.

No need to wait until retirement.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Can we talk for a moment?

- There's damage here... - I want you to cure him.

I want to take Timo home.

It seems that this person did not see...

“This person“? You must be able to tell me who ran over Timo...

It will be up to a court to judge whether it was abandonment.

When the driver is indicted, the court records will show...

So?

Well...

I'm sorry, but I have to ask you to tell us again -

what you saw after the accident.

That guy was right beside Timo. He must have seen him.

He can't be blind if he has a driving license.

It will be difficult to prove because they...

He had a good reason for rushing off the scene.

Hi, this is Kiia. Please sing or play a message.

Hi, it's Hanna.

I just wanted to tell you that goddamn driver's turned himself in.

And guess where I'm headed right now?

Call me.

Bye.

Please sing or play a message.

Hi, it's Hanna again.

Call me when you can.

I want to know the name of the driver who turned himself in.

We are still investigating.

Once we are certain we have the right suspect, -

there will be an indictment.

So when am I going to find out?

According to our witness -

you walked to a spot where you couldn't have missed the victim.

I'm a priest.

You can't honestly believe I'd leave someone lying in a ditch.

So just to be clear... You went outside...

I stepped out of the car...

I tried to see as much as I could in the dark, -

spending as much time as I could.

I looked in every direction.

I can assure you, we didn't see anything.

Cantor! Can you come to the hospital this afternoon?

I want to introduce you to Timo.

He's awake.

Yes, he's woken up.

I love you. Bye.

Hi, I would like some chrysanthemums.

What colour? White, blue, violet?

- Yeah... - What colour would you like?

White and violet are good.

Hi.

Thank you for coming.

I wanted to introduce you to my Tirronen...

...while he's still here.

- Is he being transferred? - I'm letting him go.

- Maybe you should wait until.. - Timo's not going to wake up.

He doesn't have a brain that could wake up.

You can leave now.

Are you ready?

You can talk to him if you wish.

We'll give you a moment together.

My beloved darling.

My only one.

A sigh is sailing, it is embracing -

the tear that had fallen.

This mood is warm and sad, -

but happy all the same...

We're geniuses, did you know?

We invented love.

I build a house into your heart.

I love you, more than I love God.

Our Father who art in heaven, -

hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done -

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our sins, -

as we forgive those who sin against us.

And lead us not into temptation -

but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.

Amen.

Juhani Petri, I baptise you -

in the name of the Father, -

the Son -

and the Holy Spirit.

From earth you have come.

To earth you shall return.

Excuse me, is Hanna Tirronen working today?

Hanna's on an extended leave.

Thank you.

- Hi. - Hello.

- My condolences. - Thank you.

- How are you doing? - Surprisingly well.

I've started renovating our... my house.

It probably helps to have a project like that.

Something to keep you busy...

Hello. Would you like some drinks to start?

- This water's fine. - Okay.

You wanted to tell me something.

Yes.

I was driving...

I drove the car that ran over your husband.

Say something.

You were driving?

I'm sorry...

I understand that, -

in some idiotic way, you've tried to help me.

Either that, or you're an incredibly sick woman.

Listen...

I swear I thought we'd hit a deer.

Please believe me.

Is everything alright with your family?

Now that you've spoken to the police.

I didn't know that we had hit a person.

I would do anything for us not to have been there that night.

But I didn't see him...

And I was in labour.

I thought we'd hit a deer.

Why couldn't you just apologise straight away -

and then get out of my life?

What now then?

What am [supposed to do? Hit you? Would that make you feel better?

What can we do to make you feel better?

- I understand... - No, you don't!

You have a husband, Timo's no longer here.

Not today, not tomorrow, not ever.

- He left Timo there like road kill! - He didn't see him.

My husband's a priest. He would never...

Do you really believe that?

If your husband was telling the truth, he'd probably be sitting here.

Why isn't he?

The Blood of Christ, shed for you.

The Body of Christ, given for you.

The Blood of Christ, shed for you.

I'll speak with her.

Hello.

Hello.

Can I help you?

I'm here to listen.

Take your time. There's no rush.

Are you grieving someone?

Your husband?

My father's dying.

A year ago we were still doing lots of stuff together.

Now he can't even move.

One cannot prepare for grief.

Everyone takes their own time and path with it.

Getting drunk at this hour?

- I have a request. - Well?

I have to tell the bishop before he reads about it in the papers.

I would like you to come with me.

You want me to come and bullshit the bishop?

Alright then. I guess I've become quite good at it.

I have to do a house call first. Shall pick you up afterwards?

I'll go mad here. We'll come with you.

Couldn't they get a local priest?

It's an old man who wants to spend his last days at home.

He can't move any more.

He used to come to our church when he was young.

I'll be back in 10 or 15 minutes.

It's okay...

Help!

Help!

Hi, Kiia. Nothing to worry about.

Everything's alright.

He'll have to stay here for a week or two -

but you can go and see him now.

Subtitles by: Said Dakash