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BUBBLE BATH A MUSICAL TO A HEARTBEAT

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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

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…a newer species developed, homo sapiens.

Yada, yada, yada… exceptional life forms…

The most physically developed organism in history.

Biology proves that all life forms exist through material processes.

All organic life has protoplasm and inorganic material.

The organic and inorganic unity is incontrovertible.

My dear applicant, a word

Step forward, it's your turn

The characteristics of blood circulation

The characteristics of blood circulation

It's easy, I got it

Flip the pages back and forth

We don't care about the teacher

The question is easy, answer it

The one thing about metabolism is that

Blood circulation makes it happen

Not to mention gas exchange

See directly point three

Point three

Point three

Oxygen is necessary

Need some nitrogen, too

Plus a bit of hydrogen

And I need a human being.

It's easy, I got it

Flip the pages back and forth

We don't care about the teacher

The question is easy, answer it

Desoxyribonucleic acid The written exam protein

Oral exam ribonucleic acid Desoxyribonucleic acid

Point four

The nucleus is really nothing Nucleolus and Golgi apparatus

Just no running from the nucleus Stop! That's enough

That's easy, I got it

Flip the pages back and forth

We don't care about the teacher

The question is easy, answer it

I could pick bacilli Dysentery, TB, anthrax

Such vast exam questions

Then throw in a little STI

- Greetings, Virus! - Hi there, Anni!

I'm just looking around. Your protoplasm turns me on.

You tricky little swine! You're a flu bug!

Go put your DNA into some little spirochete!

Finally, the real Columbus' egg

Is respiration control

Breathing, oh so easy A sweet nothing

Let's hold our breaths And see what happens

I couldn't eat the meatloaf.

Too much garlic.

You can turn on the television.

The planned ideal was to have families with three children.

Have these ideal families happened yet?

Originally, this ideal would ensure reproduction.

Well, look. Ideals alone have never changed a situation.

These ideals have been used to base population policy measures on.

But society itself has many different ideals.

The working mother.

The working woman.

It's an ideal for people to move to cities,

to get nice apartments, so society develops.

All these ideals often cause clashes.

So, are there more families with three children or not?

To some extent, there are more of those families now…

"In what ways do living creatures reproduce?"

BIOLOGY

"Explain impregnation.

Explain differences between the two sexes.

Our reproductive cells and organs are at the center of our reproductive system."

A gentleman

An unknown question mark has arrived And I went to answer him

Good afternoon, ma'am.

Is this the apartment of Bendegúz Jelennffy's widow? Ouch.

Yes.

Pardon me, oh my.

Are you Anna Parádi, the nurse from the Infants Hospital?

- Yes, what can I do for you? - I… Ouch…

I must speak to you about something in private.

Help me, I'm all cramped up.

Oh, sweet mother of…

It'll pass soon.

I'm cramping up.

Oh, sweet mother!

It'll pass soon.

Maybe… maybe it's better now.

Am I awake or am I dreaming?

Maybe now. Please, forgive me.

Let me introduce myself.

Zsolt Mohai, qualified shopwindow designer and interior decorator.

- Ouch. Stomach and heart and kidneys. - Stomach?

I'm a goner. It's a nervous collapse. Stress!

I'm caught in a vegetative… an iron grip!

You're a colleague of Klárika Horváth, right?

- Yes, why? - It's crazy.

Certainly you would have heard that it's Klárika's wedding this afternoon.

Klári's wedding, of course. It's this afternoon. Why?

I'm her betrothed.

Why, of course. Zsolt. I recognize you from photographs.

The bridegroom. Klári's bridegroom! Zsolt Mohai!

That's me.

But how I wish I wouldn't be.

What a fool I am, an animal, an idiot.

I don't need this circus.

Annika! What's this? Cramp relievers?

- No, not cramp relievers. - I don't care.

Crazy.

Tell me, Annika or Annuska…

Have you ever notified a next of kin of someone's death?

Sweet Jesus!

Please, I've had second thoughts. Stop.

I have no intention of going to that damned wedding this afternoon. Stop.

I mean, I am withdrawing. Stop. Yes, I am withdrawing!

It is not your intention?

How will there be a wedding then?

I really have no idea myself. My cholesterol is too high.

Tell her.

Tell Klári.

Calm her. Put her mind at ease. Help me.

For the love of Christ, you're a nurse. Help me.

- Sweet Jesus. - Don't say "sweet Jesus".

Instead, say that it's a rotten underhanded attack

on the freedom of an innocent man.

Love me.

Klárika, your bridegroom, that physical wreck of a man left for your wedding,

and had a coronary relapse, and went insane.

So now, Klárika, go fly a kite,

or go hang yourself together with your stupid relatives.

Love me, don't misunderstand me

Love me, a complete stranger

Love me, what do you say?

Enough, for the love of God

Yes, that's enough Let's change the subject

My Volkswagen broke down the other day

I quit smoking

Please, get out of the room

Please, get out

Get out

Your words are clear And not sign language

From a distance I yell

I shout, I scream

Can people still love

Purely, selflessly?

Enough

I know you are good-hearted. Klári likes you a lot.

She told me so much about you. She listens to you, you're her idol.

You're the only one at work she truly likes.

You know how to deliver news of death to loved ones.

You're helpful, a healer, you're a heroine, a saint.

You're a guardian angel.

Listen to me.

My message to you is simply SOS!

- What? Tranquilizers! I don't care. - No, not those.

- Is this drinking water? - No. It had flowers in it.

Well, well, the bride is already being dressed.

Half the city is invited.

It'll be a nationwide scandal.

How can you do this?

How can I?

I've been humiliated.

Her family humiliated me.

In so many ways. Rudely and drastically so.

It's clear, isn't it? Most recently by lovely Aunt Manci.

I hope she goes blind in both eyes.

Last week she says to Klári,

"I saw your window dresser in a downtown textile shop window,

crouching in the window, with pins stuck in his ass."

It's good, huh?

Tell me honestly, what does my ass have to do with all this?

Aunt Manci's remark made my heart ache.

Or rather, my ass.

Anyway, it was a lie.

There is a pincushion for pins.

And what did she mean by "window dresser"?

I implement my own designs. I'm an interior decorator!

Damn those petits bourgeois!

Ultra-modern

Decorator

Artist and creator

A modern decorator

Telecommunicative

He decorates

He's an artist

Techno deco

Graphic deco

Psychopath deco

Such psycho deco

Telecommunicative

Telecommunicative

He decorates

He's an artist

Modern things Publicity things

Boutique things Designer things

P.R. things Neon things

Neon things

P.R. things

Now we know him He's no stranger

Now we know him He's no stranger

Visual creator Pop art

- You're a friend, not a stranger - Hypermodern

What a decorator

You're a friend, not a stranger

Modern and exciting

Modern and exciting

Modern and exciting

Modern and exciting

Proud and sad

Proud and sad

Proud and sad

Proud and sad

Oh, so good Being ordinary is so good

Oh, I need an introduction

Oh, so good Being ordinary is so good

Oh, I need an introduction

Oh, so good Being ordinary is so good

Oh, I need an introduction

Oh, so good Being ordinary is so good

Oh, I need an introduction

These electricians, plumbers, they're millionaires.

They're drowning in their own juices.

For artists, that's hell itself.

I've been humiliated.

To hell with them.

What's this school book? First aid?

No, biology. I'm studying for the med school entrance exam.

- You're sure to get in. - This will be my fifth try.

What? Your fifth try!

Outrageous!

Listen to me, Annika.

Call your girlfriend, and tell her to call off that circus this afternoon.

The sooner the better.

223-427.

Inform her briefly that I've broken down.

Which is true. Let her know that my blood sugar is dangerously high,

that my body's salt balance is criminal.

And console her, tell her I still love her.

But her family perforates my appendix.

I had no idea her family was so huge.

She's got 23 cousins!

Now, hold on. I'll dial it for you.

I can't possibly. What's your problem?

I'm shivering. My mustache is prickly. I'll have a seizure.

Doctor, I'm hallucinating

I'm having tele-visions

Healing angel in the night

My heart is in a glass jar

Dear patient, please understand

This is not your sick bed

Dear patient, oh understand

I only dream of being a doctor

Doctor, put blood in my veins

Pour fuel into my weak system

Take me apart Or throw me together

Or toss me aside A broken man

Dear patient, oh understand

This is not your sick bed

Dear patient, oh, understand

I only dream of being a doctor

At least pull out one of my teeth

You mock my dreams

Why did you read all these books, then?

Take my blood, my urine, my tears

Please step in, internal medicine

Turn around Take three deep breaths

Shall I show you my tongue?

Don't insult me further

Shall I undress?

But only to the waist

Can't you understand? I don't want to get married.

I'd rather croak here. Here, in this room!

Don't shout. The landlady will hear.

Long live freedom. Freedom or death!

I won't give up.

If I've made it 40 years.

Do you rent this room?

I take care of the lady. She gives me a room.

I won't surrender. No!

Please, this is the last thing I needed.

My entrance exam is in one week.

Alright. Tell me Klári's number again.

223-427.

Oh, how many times I've dialed it.

Give me some room.

Oh, it's over.

People, telephone. Somebody answer that phone.

Turn down the music.

Uncle Béla. That's Mucus' third glass of cognac.

Telephone, people. Are you all deaf?

It's for the little bride.

I bet it's Dr. Karcagi. Hello?

- Hi, Klári. It's Anna Parádi. - Who's that? Manci?

Quiet down, kids, I can't hear a word.

Oh, Anni Parádi!

Sorry, honey, we're having the time of our lives here.

Anni, sweety, where are you?

Get over here. I'll be so mad if you don't come.

I'll send a car for you.

Hey, somebody go get Anna Parádi.

Will an Opel Kadett do? Well?

Klári, listen. I've got to tell you something.

You can tell me in person.

Come on! There are 80 of us here already.

You're coming to the registrar's. What a huge scandal!

Zsolt will be here any sec.

He would love for you to come.

The Bereczkis are here. They brought a centrifuge.

Well, that's number five, then.

Annika, don't you bring me any presents.

The tally so far is: three washers, eight hoovers

and two TV sets.

Wherever I look, wherever I step There are household appliances

It's so easy I just push a button

I just adore all modern conveniences It's so easy

I just push a button

I adore all modern conveniences

Giving is a nice gesture

Grilling, washing, cooking Is so easy with them

I just push a button

I adore all modern conveniences It's so easy

I just push a button

I adore all modern conveniences

You're in our hearts Kisses to you

Nothing's too dear We'll get it for you

Nothing, but nothing, oh nothing…

Nothing's too dear

Ouch, Mom! Are you crazy? Mom pricked me with a pin.

Welcome, Bereczkis.

Listen for a second.

Wait a sec. Let me give the Doc the treatment.

Hello, you old scoundrel.

Oh, you've brought your wife for a change.

Yes, it's over, for sure.

Thanks for the congratulations. Thank God it's over.

It's so distant. My wedding.

- You don't want to tell her yourself? - Me?

- So finally, I'm here. - Klári…

I have something unpleasant to tell you. Don't be angry.

Wait a sec. You seduced my groom, haven't you?

I didn't seduce your groom. That's just wrong.

Not you, I was talking to Zsuzsa.

Get this, my fiancé is a year and a half old.

Anni, I suggest you get a husband.

At least once in your life. It's a hell of a lot of fun.

I have unpleasant news for you.

I'm busy. Talking to somebody else.

The number you have dialed is wrong.

Hang up and try again, sweetie.

I know the whole story by heart.

Oh, yeah It's about work

Another workplace incident

Even on my wedding day

Not even on my wedding day

Oh yeah, it's so rude

Oh, Lord knows it, I deserve it

I deserve it For getting married to a man

What an unforgivable sin

Of course

Our favorite head nurse Got it in her head

That she'll be the one

Who can meddle with my private life

Oh, yeah, the files again It's always some missing files

No pardons for that

I understand her Everyone else should try to as well

She's got nobody Nobody to boss around

So she tells you, "Call Klári!

Why is she so happy?

And all those men? Why are they clinging to her?"

I'll be a pain in her neck forever since she's never been to a disco.

Getting married to a man

What an unforgivable sin

She's lying if she says I'm not committed to my work.

Last week, she made a fool of me in front of the parents.

So the number you have dialed is wrong. It's my day off, sweetie.

Listen to me, please, Klári.

I'm not angry with you, Anni. You're so nice and proper.

You're just a little too servile and obedient.

Let the old gals envy my happiness.

Just don't believe a word others say.

Or go on believing That everyone is good

Nurse Ágota is an immaculate saint

The head nurses are angels They're excellent colleagues

And those doctors They're gods

So, listen to me. You'll be dumbfounded.

I'm having babies.

A happy mommy, a happy daddy.

Every three years, a new baby.

So every three years a baby,

and every three years, more maternity leave.

I'll have five babies, legally not working for 15 years.

Understand? For 15 years.

And then I'll come back to work. Get the picture?

You'll lag behind professionally.

Listen, Anni. Take my advice.

You and the old maids bursting with envy,

because you can't find decent partners.

Annika, dear, my message for Zsuzsa, Eta, Emese and the rest is:

Get your noses out of my private life, understand?

Leave me alone, it's none of your business.

And you can all take a hike.

It's drafty!

The dog stole the pheasant!

Why did I have to do that?

Dear Doctor,

if a 40-year-old window dresser,

with a blown engine and a shabby car,

one fine day proposed to you,

would you say "yes"?

Silence means consent.

I'm not a doctor.

I've got a '68 Volkswagen, doctor.

Why do you keep calling me doctor?

You have no idea how deeply that affects me.

Those people would never appreciate my art, doctor.

That's enough about art. Listen, I'm not joking now.

Lately, I've been scared of losing myself.

I'm doing what others want, not what I want.

Oh, it's true, why bother them with this? They'll find out at five o'clock.

I truly hope it becomes a national scandal.

I didn't imagine you like this.

How long have you worked as a health visitor?

For three years.

If it cries, if it whines, if it whimpers

The formula, the medicine The best of modern advances

The dandling, the rocking Breast feeding three times a day

The dandling, the rocking Breast feeding three times a day

If it cries, if it laughs

If it yawns, if it's constipated

If it cries, if it whines, if it whimpers…

Why do you think Klári hates her work, her chosen profession?

- Do you smoke, Zsolt? - Oh, thank you.

Coffee? Silly question.

Well, Klári doesn't hate her work.

She's just getting even with us, old maids,

that is, her 25 to 35-year-old female colleagues. Natural, no?

What a cruel person.

I can understand her.

I adore children.

How can one not love children?

Klári wants five children.

Just look at me. How could I produce five children?

Why not?

I'm done for. I need a nurse.

A loving heart who can give me artificial respiration anytime,

and first aid.

Try a sanatorium, Zsolt.

Or a mortuary! The freezer.

- This mocha is delicious. - It's only second-rate.

That blouse looks nice on you, Annika.

That's 3.20 at the Aranypók store, am I right?

- No doubt you're an expert. - Does your work satisfy you?

Not really, that's why I want to become a doctor.

- Circle of friends? - I have no friends.

I go alone to the theater and the movies. Not to cafes.

I feel like it makes me look lonely.

I hate when people accost me.

I don't believe in lasting relationships.

So, you're a studious ascetic,

a scholarly virgin.

Study

More and more

Study

A whole lifetime to study

Basic level, mid-level, higher level, the highest level

Study

I've got a hobby that I really like.

Scuba diving.

Scuba diving?

That's really fantastic!

- Your parents? - My mother lives in the country.

- And your plans? An apartment? - I've crunched numbers.

I'd have to set my salary aside for 22 years to get an apartment.

Any other plans?

If I get accepted to university.

- And if you don't? - More coffee?

Are you sure you don't want to go to your wedding?

Look at this picture. It's one of my many kids.

So tell me, why don't women breastfeed these days?

It's becoming unfashionable.

Yes, there's a trend.

It hurts their back, or their breasts. The babies really chew on them.

Chew?

- Yes, isn't he sweet? - He sure is.

Wouldn't you like one of your own?

I don't think so.

- You don't crave a warm family hearth? - Fireplaces are repulsive.

You just don't know that feeling yet.

- Well, tell me more. - About what?

The parents, the children.

What should I tell you? It's a boring everyday routine.

You won't bore me.

Baby,

say "mama".

Stewed veggies twice a day for lunch and dinner.

Around 2 and around 6 o'clock.

Mommy, is my next shot in four weeks?

Only Tibor is getting it, so don't worry.

I'm ten years old…

Éva is ten, Áron is nine.

Ráhel's seven, Dávid's six,

Jutka is… turning five in February.

Sári is three, and Noémi is turning two in December.

Lea is three months old.

- Eight kids in one family! - That's right.

- Awful. - I also work with mothers-to-be.

I'm taking Gestanon and B6.

I've just been to the center.

They took my blood.

My red cell count was 3.6 million.

I always have more than 4 million.

So I asked for some meds at the center. They gave me this folic acid.

Okszána, look at mommy. Okszána.

By the age of six weeks, he started to smile gently…

…we need a larger apartment, and better pay…

The factory has a daycare, but he isn't one year old yet.

I want to put him there.

But we'll see, maybe not.

…a young lady came home today with her young son.

She must have had it easy.

She went in at noon, they put her on the birthing bed,

then 45 minutes later…

…since I'm underage, I'll be 18,

my mom took responsibility for both her and me…

It's a toy I'm not going to throw away, even when I'm big.

It's called Apeling.

They miss me, so when I get home I spend an hour with them.

…what they order needs to be sorted…

I could say…

there's a big age difference,

but it's such a balanced relationship,

our family life is so harmonious that…

I should have done it earlier.

Well, what happened

after my son was born, who is now nine,

was that my wife wanted another child.

But I wasn't really sure of myself, and I told her

that it's a serious responsibility.

I'm 55 now.

Little Dávid, who is three months old now,

if I want to raise him, that would mean…

that he'll be 24-25 years old,

well, I'll be 80 years old, that's a big age gap.

- I need to go. Klári's waiting. - Oh, the time flew by.

- One last cigarette. - Okay.

- How is the weather? - It'll be sunny.

What about Aunt Zsófi? The afternoon snack?

Thank you for accompanying me and for asking about my work and my life.

Thanks for the afternoon.

We must bid farewell now.

Your wedding.

- Do you have a pipe wrench? - What for?

The toilet's leaking, can't you hear? The power plug's insides stick out, see?

The ceiling is leaking, can't you see?

How could I leave alone two lonely women

in this world with no tradesmen or repairmen.

You need me here.

You're so happy, pretty and young

That's a triumph

You're so happy, pretty and young

We want the groom! Let's see the groom.

You're happy, pretty and young

That's a triumph

Mom, that's enough.

I'll go get Anni before Zsolt arrives.

Guys, I need a volunteer. We're picking up Anni Parádi.

Nándor Homolya, heavyweight.

A boxer. That will do just fine.

- What kind of wreck are you driving? - Still got my Ford Capri.

Good. We'll go pick up Anni.

Guys! If Zsolt arrives, tell him we went to get Anni.

Keep an eye on the groom.

Nándika. Grab a bottle for Anni.

Nándi, if they breathalyze you, you're dead!

I'll eat the cop alive.

I haven't had a good fight in a week. I'm itching for a little action.

I was hoping to fight somebody today.

Look, try to be realistic.

Ok. I pitched in 80 thousand for the construction of the apartment.

Klári's family contributed 200 thousand. There are the installments.

Officially, it's a year and half to build. In reality, three.

Meanwhile, either I move in with them or she with us.

I've lived with my mother for 40 years.

What if she has a baby? The whole idea is wrong.

She knows no lawyers, architects, craftsmen.

I'll be going. You don't have to kick me out.

You of all people, whom I love and respect more than my mother.

Because for once I ask for your help. And you slam the prison door shut?

You and I, somewhere in the open airspace over Budapest,

like two fallen leaves…

and we lived in a thousand families,

with a thousand wives and husbands,

and raised two thousand children.

There's a window dresser

who watches the masses through the window glass,

who wants to join them.

What did I achieve in life? Nothing.

Why couldn't we live together here, with Aunt Zsófi?

- Just say yes, now at the last moment. - No.

No, you love Klári and Klári loves you.

- Who's that? - The bride has arrived.

What bride?

Your bride.

That's Nándi Homolya.

Let's not answer it.

Aunt Zsófi will roll out and let them in.

I'll jump out the window.

From the fifth floor? I'm coming!

- Let's hide you in the bathroom. - Annika,

someone's at the door!

It's like she just felt I was here.

- It's my bride. - Put on my scuba suit.

Yes, a frogman.

But stay here, stay put, or my most horrible fears will come true.

- What a situation. - A real trap.

You finish your disguise, I'll go face reality.

Anni, I was so rude on the phone.

Tell me you're not mad at me.

Champagne in hand

Blush of shame on my face

Because I know how I hurt you so

Oh, you're so beautiful Let me just look at you

Today everything's so beautiful

Simply wonderful

This is Nándi He's as ecstatic as I am

I'm Nándor Homolya Why are you so blue?

You're drinking with me, no matter what.

It's so nice to see you.

Let's go inside and have a drink, then hurry back. Zsolt is waiting.

- Are you alone? - It's just Aunt Zsófi and me here.

Coming? What a day it will be!

Anni, I smell a man. It can't be.

- Since when do you smoke so much? - Just today I…

Anni, why aren't you coming?

I'm so sorry, forgive me!

But Annika!

If you don't want to come, you don't have to.

Don't be silly.

Bring out the glasses.

Right away.

I raise my glass My heart is full

This minute This day is full of happiness

The girl is longing The boy loves her

A marriage license Let's marry

Let's drink

Pearly bubbles in the bubbly

Let's drink The flame flickers in our hearts

Let's drink We're in a champagne mood

Let's drink Today the girl becomes a lady

I raise my glass My heart is full

This minute This day is full of happiness

Mother-in-law is chatting Father-in-law is sniffling

And an old friend is thinking of you

Let's drink

Pearly bubbles in the bubbly

Let's drink The whole world is happy

Let's drink We're in a champagne mood

Let's drink

Today the girl becomes a lady

I raise my glass My heart is full

This minute This day is full of happiness

Where's my tissue If I drink any more, I'll pass out

I would take anything If it cures me of this

Let's drink

The champagne is so special

Let's drink

The world is so strange

Let's drink

We're feeling like champagne

Let's drink

Today the girl

Becomes a lady

Annika, how many times have I gotten into trouble

with my crazy ideas, and you stood by me?

I never would have made it without you.

Nándi, don't drink so much.

Tell me, I'm not the only happy one, right?

My parents are so happy.

They saw how fond I am of Zsolt, and they finally accepted the man.

If it's Zsolt, then let it be Zsolt.

Guess what happened.

The head nurse showed up in a huge silk ballgown and a giant hat.

Everyone will think she's the bride.

And everyone showed up!

The Várkonyis, the Belláks, the Lovases, the department head, other doctors,

the daycare teachers, the nurses, everybody!

You're the only one missing.

But what can we do if you're going to be that way.

I'm so sorry. Forgive me, I beg you. Oh, Lord.

Anni, are you out of your mind?

You don't have to come if you don't want to.

It hurts so much, I'm so sorry.

Are you crazy? We won't be upset.

Nándi wants to know where the toilet is. I think it's the second door on the right.

I said we should hold the reception in that fancy Alabárdos place, but no.

Then at Old Pest-Buda. They were against it.

What about the Intercontinental? If there's no other place.

But Dr. Karcagi insisted on the Hilton.

Well, so be it, we're going to the Hilton. We can hopefully fit 120 people there.

Forgive me! I beg you!

But Anni! But Nándi!

I don't fight with frogs.

Kids, you can't handle your alcohol.

Well, I never…

There's a frog in the bathroom.

Welcome, dear spirit. I felt you would come.

Bendegúz, my late husband, if that's you,

take a step towards my beloved Bandi's portrait.

Bendegúz, give me a sign.

You're looking damn ugly, my sweet old man.

Bendegúz.

If it's you, take three steps towards our dear Alíz's bust.

That's Ilonka over there, you moron!

You're still as big of a moron as you were while alive.

Aunt Zsófi.

I'd like to say hello to Aunt Zsófi.

I must drink with Aunt Zsófi, too.

Aunt Zsófi, what an angel. I woke her in the middle of a dream.

Anni, I've gotta go.

Zsolt has no idea where I am.

I'll get Nándi back somehow.

Listen to me.

Good thing that Nándi can't hear us.

Strictly confidential.

I'm going to tell you a secret.

Good old Zsolt can't know.

Husbands don't need to know everything, right?

Cheers. I'll be going soon. I've got 200 people waiting on me.

Forgive me. Oh, forgive me.

Don't be crazy!

Sit up and listen.

This is a secret. No word of this to good old Zsolt.

Before Zsolt, there was Pista.

Because I was lonely, feeling alienated,

and I needed Pista.

So at the age of 14, I was his.

Pista left me, but I didn't cry afterward.

Even though I got lonely again and feeling alienated.

Good old Zsolt wouldn't get it.

But Anni, of all of the 30 some men afterward,

I never loved anybody as much as that Pista.

- What are you laughing at? - I didn't say a thing.

Funny. Sounded like muffled laughter…

It can't be Nándi, he's snoring.

I'm so nervous.

I need a smoke.

Funny, it sounded like somebody was rattling.

Strange.

I have to go.

We'll both say "I do", and that will be for life.

Oh, Zsolt.

You must never know that I'm marrying you only

to get revenge on my true love, Bertalan.

This will teach you, Bertalan.

You recognized my beauty,

but you belittled my education,

and called me a simple mid-level apparatchik.

But Zsolt is waiting for me.

You can be late for the movies The usher won't scold you

And latecomers can also clap At the end of the act

Fields waiting for spring Sleep beneath the snow

Day and night are so patient The sun and the moon are so slow

But run and rush And scratch and bite

And don't try to save your voice

If he rings, if he calls If he says it's good here

And he'll share your troubles

That's a dream

- Here's the ring on my hand - That's a dream

- It's time for a celebration - That's a dream

You're wrong if you're thinking I can only receive, and I can't give

But run and rush And scratch and bite

- That's a dream - Here's the ring on my hand

- That's a dream - It's time for a celebration

That's a dream

You're wrong if you think I can only get, and I can't give

As many long years go by As flames die down to embers, I'll glow

The passion will go But I'll have devotion

That's a dream

Here's the ring on my finger

- That's a dream - It's time for a celebration

That's a dream

You're wrong if you think I can only receive, and I can't give

It'll be good to listen to his coughing

And see him nod quietly

Or laugh about nothing

Or call me by my nickname

A nice present on my birthday

A book, some English linen

Sometimes it will be nice to make fun

Of our common acquaintances

If he explains or scolds me

I'll devotedly listen

"Don't you be such a wild one

And try not to act so ignorant"

It'll be good to listen to his coughing

And see him nod quietly

Or laugh about nothing

Or call me by my nickname

You'll be my loyal companion.

You know, I've failed suicide twice.

Because loneliness is murderous.

But now I'll have a man beside me. He isn't getting a bad deal.

I really do love him with all my heart.

That qualified window dresser.

I love his sense of humor, his gentle heart, his bony face,

his balding head, his husky voice, his bachelor's whimsies.

Zsolt, give me your hand and stay with me until the very end.

This dramatic game is Oh so comical and tragic

Burning desire

The curtain falls

This dramatic game is oh so comical and tragic

One day all dreams end

The curtain falls

This is the life of a diver

Bottle and oxygen

Interesting So you'll never ever understand

This is the life of a diver

Bottle and oxygen

Interesting So you'll never ever understand

Come on, diver

Let's dive deep into the soul

Reach out to me

And you will see

This dramatic game is Oh so comical and tragic

Burning desire

The curtain falls

This dramatic game is Oh so comical and tragic

One day all dreams end

The curtain falls

This is the life of a diver

Bottle and oxygen

Interesting So you'll never ever understand

This is the life of a diver

Bottle and oxygen

Interesting So you'll never ever understand

Come on, diver

Let's dive deep into the soul

Reach out to me

And you will see

This dramatic game is Oh so comical and tragic

Burning desire

The curtain falls

This comic, tragic drama

One day all dreams end

The curtain falls

This is the life of a diver

Bottle and oxygen

Interesting So you'll never ever understand

This is the life of a diver

Bottle and oxygen

Interesting So you'll never ever understand

Come on, diver

Let's dive deep into the soul

- I'm going for a walk by the Danube. - Fine, go on.

ONE YEAR LATER

Zsolt, welcome.

Anna Parádi, med school freshman?

That's me. Come on in.

So glad to see you.

How's the baby? He must be big.

And Klári's health? I hardly get to see you.

- We noticed. We talk about you often. - Unfortunately…

University keeps you busy.

Listen, if I lift something heavy, my back hurts for a week.

What could that be?

Age. You're getting rusty. Like me.

I'm taking this Phormifer or Pharmifor… you know, Pharmi…

Pharmifor.

Listen, darling, next week we're having the christening.

- The baby's christening! Wow! - Anni, you're our closest friend.

You're the only godmother we could imagine. Nobody else.

There'll be a little party afterwards at the company.

It's a formality, although…

Anni, Klári is terribly nervous.

She's taking that Flexaron or Flexiren…

…but they shouldn't make fun of me. Zsolt, I am who I am.

- I remember, last year… - I wish they would leave me alone.

It's idiotic.

Why should I be somebody else?

This is a strict self-examination.

But you're right. There's an invisible membrane around you.

- What membrane? - Everybody's surrounded by one.

Sure. That's why it's so hard to establish human relationships.

We shouldn't be surprised if…

- We couldn't break through… - No, we couldn't.

- Even though… - We'd have been good together.

Klári? Look, if this was the only thing she knew…

Well, she knows one thing for sure: how to break through that membrane.

I envy her.

There was a Károly, then an András.

Was? Only was?

Bad memories.

Both lasted a week. Let's forget it.

My dear Anna, you and your standards…

You expect so much. You're too picky.

I am not. I'm just not made for life.

All I'm going to say is, come on down off your high horse.

We warmly welcome dear mothers and fathers,

godparents, guests and the little ones.

We're gathered here for a real celebration of joy.

To greet these new lives, our future hopes,

who will carry on our work and continue our fight

to realize our dreams for our future in this world.

I'd like to announce that Miklós Alaki and his wife, Zsuzsanna György…

I'm just saying, Anni's a good example.

And if anyone dared hurt her…

Too bad she wears glasses.

What do you think? Is it a disadvantage for a woman to wear glasses?

Say, don't you envy Anni?

For her mental fortitude?

For her sense of purpose?

I dare admit I envy her.

She'll have her degree in no time.

What I wouldn't give for one.

I know you're in love a little with Anni.

The beautiful spinster.

But I'm not jealous of her.

Well, yes, I am jealous.

Where are the baby's vitamins?

Oh, here they are.

Where's the bubble bath?

It's not on the vanity shelf? Wait, I'll get it for you.

I owe you a confession.

I've deceived you.

Yes, I admit it. I've deceived you.

I sent in an application.

I applied to the medical university.

Zsolt, I want to become a doctor, too!

THE END