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You're coming tonight, aren't you?

Angela, are you coming?

Yes, I am…

Wait!

- This is very serious for me! - I know, I know.

Take the car to the control point or they'll catch us here!

Just leave me alone!

It's really very serious!

I’m telling you!

ROMANIAFILM presents

ANGELA MOVES ON

Produced by Bucharest Film Studios

Film House Number 3

Starring:

Screenwriter: EVA SIRBU

Sets: DODU BALASOIU

Costumes: FLORINA TOMESCU

Music: MARIUS TEICU

Sound engineer: T. BORCOMAN

Editing: ERICA AURIAN

Make up: ANASTASIA VITANIDIS

Deputy manager: DAN PADURARU

Producer: SIDERIU AURIAN

Camera: ANGHEL DECA

Directed by: LUCIAN BRATU

Take it easy!

What are you doing in the middle of the road?

What are you doing there? The lights will turn red again!

A great start to the day...

Where shall I take you?

Hey, comrade? Where should I take you?

Straight ahead!

Relax, this might get bumpy!

- We keep going? - Yes, go straight ahead.

And now?

Yes, straight ahead.

The last thing I needed…

I wouldn't be surprised if you told me you have no money, not a single leu…

“Leu” you said? Lion?

There’s a big stone lion where I live.

So that's where you live, at the “Lion”!

“Is there anybody near the Polizu maternity house?”

Come on, wake up, it’s 9 already!

- Romana Square! - “2202!”

“At the entrance of the Polizu maternity house!”

Okay, I've got it. People keep giving birth…

- A boy or a girl? - It's a boy.

Lucky you. It’s more difficult with girls.

What’s the matter? What are you doing?

Get moving, lady!

Are you stressed? Try going to a health resort!

Always in a rush!

Everything's a rush!

He deserved to be told!

- To Rahova Avenue, please. - I’ll take you there, my dear.

To Floreasca.

Improving your education...

This isn't the best job for a woman.

- What do you do? - Me? I’m a cook.

A trade for a real man… One needs to be strong to do it.

The best cooks have always been men.

You don’t say… I had no idea!

How much do you earn?

My basic wage.

What you get in addition to the wage is important.

I never calculate…

Don’t you trust me?

No, I don’t.

I’m a serious man, you know.

If you’re a serious man, why are you interested in how much I earn?

- How much do YOU earn? - As much as you do.

- Stop just here. - On the corner?

Don’t stop the meter, I’ll be back in a minute.

So you thought I wouldn't come back?

You’ve lost at least 5 lei…

Better than losing 30 from my pocket…

To the “Pescăruş” restaurant!

Do clients run out on you?

You bet they do.

- Are you married? - No, I’m not.

- Divorced? Me too. - What a coincidence!

It is! At our age, people generally have their homes settled,

they have children and are looking forward to grandchildren.

Please stop, I need to get some flowers.

- What are you doing after work? - What for?

We're celebrating with a friend, a cook.

Why don't you come?

After you tidy yourself up a little, of course.

I'm sure you'll scrub up like a lady.

I'm busy tonight.

I'm sorry.

Really sorry.

- 60 plus 40 is 100. - That’s okay…

You don’t know how sorry I am!

"Like a lady"! What the hell do I look like now, then?

- Is the fish good? - Yes, it’s soft.

It's a new variety of carp.

It usually lives in other parts of the world.

It's been adapted to this place.

This fish has the advantage

of a shorter reproduction period… three years

compared to the normal 5 or 6 years...

- What do you think, Comrade Damian? - We should vote.

I'm sorry, I didn’t understand what you just said.

Comrade Damian agreed with Comrade Popa.

I agree on a warning for Bradut

by sending him to the machine shop for two months.

That’s not fair!

As a representative of the Communist Youth Organisation,

I say it isn't fair!

Bradut didn't insult Comrade Florica Paun in any way.

He simply told her he had feelings for her.

Love is a human feeling.

A noble one.

How can you defend him when you know the facts of the case?

Bradut was just tired, not drunk, when he nearly had that accident.

"I can't sleep and I can't eat because I miss you so much!"

He definitely wasn’t drunk.

Are we here to discuss drunkenness?

Florica Paun, did he insult you in any way?

Come on, you're in front of the commission, not a court of law!

I'm a married woman, comrades!

How dare he leave love letters for me?

Now I am even afraid to get the car when my shift starts.

If you hadn't been married, you wouldn't be angry…

Comrade Angela,

we're analysing Bradut...

The same with me!

Have you told this young lad to stop writing you love letters?

- Me? Why should I? - To stop being "insulted".

I wonder if any of you can tell me

why Florica kept all these little trifles.

I agree that we should punish Bradut.

Let me tell you how...

This will go on till the year 2000!

Let's vote on the proposal.

I don’t agree. Love has no limits…

It has limits because there are two children involved.

Stop talking nonsense.

Bradut has to act like a grown-up and leave Florica Paun alone.

I don’t agree with the punishment.

Just take a look at his file. No sanction in five years!

It would be a pity to ruin it for such a trifle.

It’s just a trifle.

A trifle, Bradut.

A trifle, Florica Paun, just a trifle!

I’ll get there in a sec!

Why are you all crying today? Nobody's dead, you know…

That’s better.

Who’s there? Who are you?

- To the Lion? - The Lion...

I’m in a hurry.

You were quite out of it that morning.

About a month ago…

Could be…

You can’t remember!

You almost ruined my car.

- I hope I did nothing wrong. - Oh no, you were a real gentleman!

My ex-husband used to drink a lot, so I know…

But you behaved like a real gentleman.

You directed me all over the city until we got to the 'Lion', though.

No! Help!

Stop that, I hate cry-babies!

Is it about your boyfriend?

What were you doing there?

Stop at the corner, please.

Why were you there?

Please, don’t take me to the militia! I did nothing wrong.

I’ve just asked you a question.

You're lucky he was here tonight.

Keep an eye on him and tell me if he's up to anything.

Hello, to Cotroceni, please.

Never turn your head when there are clients in the car.

I thought they were acting strangely and…

The boys are very happy!

What?

- You need strength to turn the wheel! - Not at all.

It's quite smooth.

Do you want to try?

Don’t be afraid!

Look straight ahead, don't look at the wheel!

The wheel straightens by itself. See how easy it is?

What’s your name?

Victorita.

I'm Angela.

You’re not from Bucharest, are you?

I’m from Botosani.

- What about your family? - My dad's a postman.

- And your mother? - She’s gone…

- What about that boy? - He's got another girl.

Take it, darling. It will bring you luck.

How much do I owe you?

It’s free for you, because you’re beautiful.

It's very busy at the railway station.

- The railway station, you said? - If you can…

Of course I can…

Life is so strange sometimes!

Two people can just meet, then…

Even two mountains can meet!

It’s a small world.

I have no idea what's wrong,

but every time I meet you…

Well, no matter,

that’s me, I can't change.

What are your plans for tomorrow evening?

I have nothing to do and…

Hello!

I want to go home.

What's the matter? Aren't you feeling well?

No, I just want home.

Tell me what’s wrong?

My shoes…

One more step and I’ll die!

- Shall I call a taxi? - Just around the corner.

- Where to? - Militari.

To Militari, please.

Are you feeling better?

That’s it.

Thank you.

This is where I live.

The second floor.

Shall I walk you inside?

Hello. To Uranus, please.

I think I know you…

You're on TV, aren’t you?

You look different.

Because of the glasses.

May I put the bag on the seat in front?

Yes, of course.

What’s inside? A dog or a cat?

Neither of those! Why?

This car has seen a lot!

Flowers, pets…

Happy people, sad people…

- A whole world! - You bet!

I wish I were a talented writer…

Maybe you are!

What if you were?

It's not for me.

Oh no, I can only look, understand and… nothing more.

Have you got a big family?

Only my mother… who has always been alone.

It's a family tradition. My grandmother was a widow, my mother too…

My father died on the battlefield, before I was born.

And your husband?

I consider him dead.

Haven’t you re-made your life?

Re-make it? Life isn't a dress that you can make and re-make.

If it doesn't work out well, then it's useless.

I know a lot of women who've remarried.

Well, I’m not one of them.

It's one or the other for me…

How come?

It's just like that. Either one or the other...

If you'd had a child, maybe it would have kept you together.

No way!

I was four months pregnant and he beat me up.

Let's stop talking about me, there's nothing interesting to say.

On the contrary, I find it very interesting.

Don’t you regret not having a child?

I only regret things I've done wrong.

- There’s still time, you know. - At my age!

It's the last thing I need.

Why?

- You look great! - Thanks! You do too.

I look all right, but not great. I'm 40.

So what? Men say life starts at 40.

Is it true only for them?

That’s how they encourage themselves!

So what was the street you were looking for?

We’ve missed it. We should have turned to Arionoaiei…

That's incredible! It's where my mother lives!

I’m also visiting my mother.

Number 88.

My mother lives at 35.

The world is so small!

- 88? - Yes.

But can we stop at your mum’s first.

I can’t, I’m working.

Come on, I’ll pay for the time.

No way, I can’t do that.

It would be very interesting for me to meet your mother.

She’ll faint when she sees you!

Go ahead.

What’s here?

My mum’s hens.

Mother!

Watch your step.

It’s romantic here!

Yeah, like a fairground! Old stuff everywhere.

Old people never throw anything away!

If I were famous, it could be turned into a museum.

Mother!

Mother!

Geluta!

- Where are you? - Here.

What are you doing there?

I’ve found your father!

Aren’t you… on television?

I was just passing with your daughter.

She was going to her mother’s and she wanted to meet you.

- Whose daughter are you? - Radoi’s.

Ah, the tall, handsome man with bushy eyebrows

who passed away five years ago.

And your mother is short and has a mole on her forehead.

Enough, Mother.

She’s always doing that!

I'd like to ask you something, too.

- Are you married? - I have been for a long time.

- To a good man? - A very good one.

Is that an interview, Mother?

- Do you have any children? - Yes, I have a son.

That’s very good.

Everyone should leave a human being behind.

Enough, Mother. Let’s go now.

If they check on me now, nobody can save me, not even the television.

Oh, I haven’t even offered you anything.

There's no need.

I'm very happy to meet you.

I really like it here!

So many flowers…

And you are so special!

Don’t leave the doors open!

Right, someone might kidnap me…

Goodbye, Geluta! It was a joy seeing you today!

Take good care!

Goodbye! And good luck.

You're so smart and beautiful.

You’re even more beautiful on TV.

A wonderful mother!

Stop at the iron gate.

Thank you.

I'd like to produce a story with you and your mother.

Would you say yes?

I’ll be back for you. I know your name and taxi ID, so…

What’s happened?

I was passing and I told myself… Let’s see what's on the second floor.

Whenever I meet you…

That’s how it is.

May I come in?

Please do.

I’ve just moved in and it’s…

So this is where you live.

- Would you like some tea? - Yes, thank you.

- I usually add some rum. - Why not?

- May I? - Thank you!

I'm sorry, there's nothing else to drink.

That's fine...

Won’t you sit down?

- It’s good. - It is.

I like it.

When I come back at night, I like drinking tea with rum.

If the film is a bit slow, I sometimes fall asleep.

But not when I have guests.

It’s my sleeping pill.

The TV and tea with rum.

I have a friend

who used to live near a park, a perfectly quiet park.

And guess what?

He moved near the tram tracks. He couldn’t live without noise.

Can you understand such a…

Who’s there?

It’s me.

Gyury.

What kind of woman are you? You start crying when you have guests.

- I never cry. - I know.

I don’t cry every night.

I know that, too.

I'd do the same when I came home from the evening shift.

My wife used to say only horses fall asleep

wherever they happen to be when they're sleepy.

I only needed half an hour…

This is the first time you've talked so much.

This is the first time we've talked!

Since I've started, let me go on…

But there’s nothing I want to know.

You must...

You must know!

When you say it twice, I start being afraid…

Yes,

I said it twice.

I never say it three times.

All right, speak.

You're married.

No, I'm divorced. It’s been a long time.

Now, eat.

There's something else.

I'm not from Bucharest. I'm here for a course.

You have no idea in whose arms you just slept.

In whose arms I slept?

I'm a drilling expert, my dear!

Don’t laugh!

Don’t laugh! Just eat.

What’s the big deal?

In a year, I’m off to India to work on some wells.

For three years.

I don't want to be a nuisance.

Three years?

What are you doing? Parking at the same time?

Go back!

You’ve got a fail in parking.

- Yesterday you did 3:40. - 3:25, actually.

Look at him, about to crash again!

Angela!

- How was it? - It was...

- Meaning? - It was quite all right.

- Have you eaten today? - Yes.

- Meaning? - I've eaten...

I’ll come by and pick you up, if I can.

Go for a walk from time to time. You look pale like a saint…

- Who are they? - Where?

My mother and my grandmother.

After my grandfather’s death.

You take after her.

- After my mother? - Your grandmother.

Your mother?

What’s so funny?

Do you know who you look like here?

You, on our first date.

How long are you going to do it?

Do what?

You know, refrain from drinking.

You’re so stupid.

Why am I stupid?

How dare you?

- I can’t move! - You don’t need to.

Stupid women just do stupid things when they move.

Why don’t you ask me why I was drunk that morning?

So,

why were you drunk that morning?

Because of a woman.

It was a serious question.

That was a serious answer.

Are you a womaniser?

Yes, I am.

No way...

I've never met a kind man in my life.

Who said I was one? You have no idea how devilish I am!

Angela, she’s going to give birth.

The ambulance isn't here yet.

Give me the keys. I’ll be there right away!

I’m going to die!

No, you aren’t!

Nobody's dying when I'm around.

But you could have waited till Saturday.

Where’s her husband?

He works on a construction site. Only comes home on Saturdays.

Stay still. You’ll give birth in the car.

I’m going to die, Gicu.

I’m not Gicu, I’m Gyury.

- What’s the matter? - Nothing.

What’s the matter with you?

Stop staring at me…

There's something I was supposed to tell you.

I was wondering…

Who would have carried me in his arms?

There are only women and children in our building…

It would only have been possible when I was seven months pregnant.

- Stop the car. - Why?

Just stop it!

Why didn't you tell me?

Gyury!

- What do you want? - Wait!

When did it happen?

When you slept at your mother’s and said she had the flu?

Yes, it was then.

Why didn’t you ask me?

Why would I?

For you to give up your departure for the sake of a baby?

What would you have done?

Didn’t you say…

you didn’t want to be an obstacle for me?

You're angry because I dealt with it by myself.

Just stop!

My wife used to say…

you'll wander through the whole country

and I'll raise your kids.

The kids, she said... I'll raise them.

She was my wife, right?

If it had happened three years before…

I might have had the courage.

You're ready to do something important

and I don’t want to be in your way.

It’s a boy.

Anyone driving in Ferentari, Sebastian, Rahova…

6991 is in danger!

What’s the matter?

I'm sorry, it’s an emergency.

You either pay and get off here or I’ll take you to Rahova.

All right, keep on driving.

Take off your shirt!

Aren’t you ashamed?

I told you to be careful with late night clients.

Stop acting like robbers!

Would you have preferred him abusing Victorita?

- Get dressed now. - Thank you!

Someone might see you.

Quickly, we don't want to look at that body!

Stop laughing. I might get a sanction for that.

Excuse me, I'm looking for my husband.

They told me to come here.

No. 3 Poarta Alba, right?

I've been looking everywhere. In classes, at the dormitory…

I was told he might be here.

Come in.

Go inside.

Gyury!

Please, sit down.

Who's died?

My father.

How did you find me here?

I asked at the dormitory.

I've left Moreni, Gyury.

I knew I'd find you.

And you have.

I'll be out for a few minutes.

Let me see you out.

Sorry I disturbed you.

Don’t bother, she told me everything.

What did she tell you?

“I'm looking for my husband.”

That’s all.

Yes.

She’ll keep on calling me “my husband” for ever.

And you couldn’t know.

But you should have realised by now…

I'm not a liar.

To Otopeni.

It was my turn.

He's going to Otopeni. Want to take him?

What did he want?

It was his turn, but he prefers not to go to Otopeni.

He'd come back without a fare.

That was lucky!

If it hadn’t been you…

I don’t mind losing out.

How long have you been a taxi driver?

Five years.

Do you also work at night?

I used to.

Weren’t you afraid?

Afraid?

This isn't allowed, but in some exceptional cases…

Are you still using it?

I have no choice.

Some people are just…

One night, there was a guy pretending to be drunk.

Unluckily for him, he didn't know my ex-husband used to drink a lot.

When he tried to grab my wheel…

You hit him on the head!

You think I could?

Let's not exaggerate!

If your wife had been a taxi driver, you'd know.

My wife isn't a taxi driver.

I have no wife at all.

And I don’t think I’ll ever have one.

You don’t need one.

Good luck!

What happened?

Nothing.

Why have you come?

To tell you…

I can’t live without you.

What about your trip?

I’ll go.

With you.

Leave that clock alone!

I’ve been thinking about the job.

Good, because you’re young.

Yeah, I’m damn young!

You are and you’re still pretty.

Men kept asking for my hand in marriage until I turned 50.

But I didn’t want to.

Angela, there are two types of men,

the good ones and the bad ones.

The good ones fade away,

while the bad ones bury you.

Do you think you can handle it...

being on your own for the next three years?

I will… if I'm still alive.

If I can’t, I’ll go to the rest home.

The rest home?

What for?

It’s for lonely old people…

Don’t look at me like that! We’ll get there.

Angela!

Look out! It’s green.

Bye!

Don’t touch the driver.

Take care of yourself.

You’re amazing.

You needed three months to make up your mind to marry me

and now you're sad you’re leaving me.

Take good care.

I will.

Do take care!

All right, I'll take care when I cross the street.

Just leave it, I’m taking you to the station, not to the cemetery.

Whoever leaves will come back. Whoever stays will wait.

That’s how it is.

Yes, keep talking…

Why so many regrets, so much sadness?

Why so much… sadness?

Go, please go.

Is it free?

Is it free?

It is.

Your husband?

Yes, my husband.

Is he going far away?

India.

A long way!

Is he staying long?

Three years.

A long time!

We’ve got used to it.

The last time he went, he spent another three years there.

Wait for me, please. There's somebody we need to pick up.

Why did he send you?

Father had to go to the Ministry for a very important meeting.

He found it difficult to get to the hospital.

You know they love you.

Love me? I can live without their love.

Try to understand. He couldn’t come. He's in a very important meeting.

And Mum?

Another important meeting?

You know how busy they are!

Why are you lying to me?

You know why they preferred to send you.

They were afraid people might see them

and learn about my health.

Don’t touch me!

I don’t need you.

Liars!

Cowards!

It’s your own fault, you kept telling them they were…

Now what?

As you can see… the road is blocked ahead.

What are we supposed to do now?

When it rises, we’ll go on...