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Come here, my lovelies.

In this fair, you can get anything you want.

Mulled wine, lined gloves, gingerbread castles!

Okay, I can't promise snow,

but we got plenty of snow globes.

I believe in miracles no matter what.

And is there a better time to believe than Christmas?

But it's not enough to just gaze at the Advent wreath,

sitting and waiting for the miracle.

Or snow.

We should all fight for it.

- Merry Christmas! - That's for sure.

You won't find better than this.

With this, you won't have to bother with an Advent wreath for ten years.

Why are there five candles?

What do you mean, five?

One, two, three, four-- oh.

Well, this was made in China,

and this year, Advent takes five weeks over there.

This is the year of the lizard, you know.

Look at it this way: you can start waiting a week ahead.

Well, I'm looking for something more traditional with real candles.

My mother had one like that.

- It was burning so beautifully! - Oh, yeah?

I mean our apartment.

With this little gadget, this would never happen.

So? You want it?

Alright, I'll buy it, but could you take off the fifth one?

Of course!

So...

And it's off!

Let me give you a gift bag.

Here you go...

- ...and have a merry Christmas! - Merry Christmas!

There is a woman still inside.

There was one person in the apartment

who was rescued thanks to the quick action of our team.

She was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

What is it? Your makeup got ruined in the heat?

Yeah...

You were more like a bystander...

- Congrats. - Thanks.

Good job, bro.

I have one note about our ride.

You can hurry and drive normally at the same time.

Your driving upsets my stomach.

We're not potato sacks.

- You were great. - So were you.

- I can't coil my cable like this. - I'll coil it when we get home tonight.

Hey.

"Hey."

I have one more interview, then I have to attend a premiere party.

Do you really have to go?

It's not a must, but I have to.

Do you want me to come with you?

Nah, you'd die from boredom.

- Arnold... -"Arnold."

I'm still working.

Sorry.

Jesus...

Roll sound...

- Set! - Action!

Hello to our viewers.

It's Arnold's pair on TV.

Don't say "pair"! He is not a sock.

Your girl is pretty hot, Arnold.

The star of You Only Burn Once.

"You Only Burn Once?" And every time his film is on TV.

Until I was 11, I wanted to become a fireman...

I'm a better fireman than this jerk will ever be.

...I had a revelation at a school program,

about my true profession.

But I'm glad about this film

because I can finally show what kind of a fireman I can be.

I see.

I don't regret becoming an actor.

I make a lot more money by only acting like a fireman.

Oh, how exciting!

Why would I risk my life?

There are stuntmen for that.

You are so prudent.

Prudent, what is that?

Of course I'm prudent.

I can show you how prudent I am, if you come with me to my trailer.

That's enough guys!

No need to stand up!

Two quick announcements.

One: Congratulations for yesterday.

Let's give a hand to the team, but most of all Arnold.

Stop this before I get emotional.

The other thing is a favor that I owe to the mayor.

There is a Christmas play at the fair.

It's a...

It's a... I dunno.

They asked for a supervising fireman during the rehearsals.

To this task, I'm going to assign...

...Benedek Haskó!

Yes, sir!

I can't spare any capable fireman during the holiday season.

Don't worry, Beni, we'll tell you how it feels to be a real fireman.

I went to the fair with half a pence...

Hey.

Behave.

Idiots.

Didn't you change your mind?

No.

This is how great men fall.

- I think it's touching. - And it's also prudent, right?

Beni!

This is a fitting assignment for a probie.

If anything happens at the fair,

you're the only one there until we arrive.

So our team had decided that...

...you should keep this on at all times.

If there's something wrong, just push it, and we are there.

- Okay. - Okay.

Be quiet.

Are you sure she is not expecting you?

No, she thinks I'm still on duty.

That doesn't matter.

She knows you ordered a ring a month ago when she checked your e-mails.

I don't know why you have to be so negative.

I'm not negative, all women do that.

If they'd trust us, we wouldn't have to marry them.

Will you get down on one knee?

I dunno.

It's a very nice tradition.

- It's coming from knightly culture-- - Zoltán.

- It was Pope Innocent III, who-- - This is his proposal.

Ready?

Yeah.

You can go.

Good luck!

Well, this is nice.

- Look at the card, then show it to me. - No way, figure it out.

The point of the trick is not that I figure it out.

Then why did I have to pick a random card?

Why didn't you just show me a card?

Now put it back in the deck. Anywhere you want.

But not on the top.

You said, "Anywhere you want."

Nobody puts it on top of the deck.

Arnold!

Arnold!

Do you know where we are?

Look at me.

Thank God these Christmas trees were here.

How are your legs and arms?

You scared us big time.

Christmas Flame

Turn it off!

- Peaceful duty. - Have a good rest.

This is the Komodo Dragon.

Earth's largest lizard.

It's an apex predator.

It has no evolutionary competitor.

It's a ruthless killer, who knows no mercy.

Are we really gonna play this game?

- Vile coward. - What?

It doesn't hunt, it just waits for the leftovers.

The tension is almost palpable.

Don't you want to talk it over?

As the night falls, the balance of power changes.

Will you take out the trash?

The big cats are hungry.

Of course you don't want to talk.

We never talk over anything.

When have we ever talked anything over?

The whole pack is here.

- It'd be better if you'd rage out! - For whom it would be better?

For me!

It'd be better for me!

A bit of attention would've been nice!

But you just go to work, you're Arnold the hero,

then you come home, and what's left for me?

This...

...thing.

After dusk, the hungry herds keep coming

- I wanted to feel important. - Do you know how you made me feel?

That it's over.

Luckily, it happened in time.

He digs part of his prey,

for straitened times, when the geese migrate again.

These unusual circumstances require them to take unusual actions.

This Christmas

comes a man

who can put out any fire

but who sets women's hearts on fire

Tamás Szabó Kimmel

You Only Burn Once

Only in theatres this December

Respond to a 11-1. Citadella.

We have our first Christmas jumper.

The season has begun.

Copy that.

We're on our way.

If he's from the tax administration, don't save him.

Happy Holidays, by the way.

Merry Christmas to you too, Ili dear.

Let's turn on the siren.

KUN-KUN 12-4 this is dispatch, over.

We've set up the rescue cage.

I need EMT,

and the police, over.

Let's get ready to rescue.

Can I go now?

Sure, and I go to the fair, huh?

What the hell is he doing?

If you come any closer, I'll jump!

You can't make up 30 years just like that.

When people look through you...

But now that I came up here,

they gather around, like hyenas!

I left you speechless.

Don't even try to dissuade me.

Well, won't you?

I'd be glad if you tried.

I could still kill myself.

What's wrong with you?

Are you sure you're a fireman?

Help me!

What?!

You want me to help you?

- Who's going to help me? - I'm begging you, come down!

What?

Oh, I get it! You just act like you're panicking.

A fireman who is afraid of heights.

Nice trick. Almost fell for it.

Please... Please...

I won't last long here.

What?

Don't do this with me!

You mean I'm screwing you if I kill myself?

I'm begging you.

- I'll do anything just come down. - I can't believe this.

Alright.

Which button is it?

- Are you alright? - I'm fine.

Is he the bravest guy you could send up?

He is acrophobic! I had to bring him down!

- You're talking about your rescuer! - He is the opposite of acrophobia!

- Acro-maniac! - I'm telling you!

That man is afraid of heights!

Hey, what was that up in the cage?

We were afraid you're going to fall out again.

Did you see Zsófi?

Or what?

Hey!

Stop, are you crazy?

Relax! Relax already!

- Calm down! - Alright, alright.

I'm fine. I'm fine.

Can I bother you?

Yes?

What do you want?

- I'll ask you another time. - Well, go on, if you'd begun.

Are you sure?

Is this about Zsófi?

It's not about her.

She got cold feet before the big day, so what?

What is her zodiac sign?

What?

I'll wager that she is a Scorpion.

No.

- Cancer? - No.

Aquarius?

She was born in August.

I knew she was a Leo! They're all like that!

Like what?

Arnold Lantos - commander's office, a call to the carpet, now!

He is not in a good mood.

Me neither.

Sit down already.

How long?

This was the first time.

And you even punched your colleague.

- I didn't know what to do. - You report it!

If you zip your balls, I wanna know about that too!

So, now I'm...

You take Benedek's place at the Christmas pageant at the fair.

Then no one will know.

But I can't cover your ass for too long.

In January comes the application for the new recruits.

I'm putting you in.

Unofficially.

I want you to go through that ability test.

Thank you. I'll pull myself together.

Thank me when you pass the test. Otherwise, you'll be discharged.

Understood.

- Permission to-- - Get out of my sight.

Me and my big heart...

Oh, sweetheart...

How is your head?

Oh, that's okay.

Good grief.

And where?

Attention: Alert!

Hoseline 1, ladder.

Margit Street 3.

Home fire.

Hoseline 1?

Wait-wait!

You can't go like this!

No-no-no, come on!

- Thank you! - And apologize to Arnold.

- Right! - Alright, then.

A REAL MAN

IS NOT AFRAID

FROM ANYTHING

YOU ONLY BURN ONCE

Can I get you anything else?

You got hoodwinked. Who said we have a discount?

It's broken, so it's yours for 450, okay?

Well, you've got to pay first, right?

The deal is closed. 4,000.

Okay...

Thank you very much!

Have a nice Christmas.

A foot bath! That's nice.

That's a cool coat!

I had sold similar coats at the flea market.

I had police and ambulance jackets. You know why it's good?

If you park in a red zone, you just throw it on the dashboard

and you never get a ticket. Can I buy it?

In that case, can I see your fire extinguisher?

Oh.

Let's forget about the whole thing, okay?

Okay.

"Okay."

Arrogant prick.

Go on...

Stop this already!

Hey, children--

- Sorry. - It's okay.

Disaster management?

Fire department.

So you're the fireman.

Yup.

Hello, I'm Eszter.

Eszter Bárány.

Arnold Lantos.

I'm the director of this year's Christmas pageant.

And you come after the kids?

What?

Oh, no!

I'm rehearsing with the children.

They're junior students.

Oh, so this is a Bethlehem thing.

Yes. A Bethlehem shepherds' play.

I'd have never thought that they'd send us a real fireman.

The children were eager to meet you.

- And the parents can relax now. - Super.

By the way, can you help me?

Up there, the Bethlehem star got a bit wet--

- You got a pen mark on your face. - What? Oh.

So, it got wet,

and when I turn it on, it trips the fuse.

If you could check on it.

I'm a fireman, not an electrician.

Miss Eszter, this costume is itchy.

Just a moment.

Dear visitors!

Today's programs for children at Várkert Bazár.

From two o'clock: handmade gift making.

Feel free to look around.

From three o'clock: angelic face painting.

From four o'clock: gingerbread making.

Merry Christmas.

- So, it's the green one? - Yes, the green one.

Excellent.

- Merry Christmas! - Merry Christmas!

Don't you find it annoying when you just can't shop in peace

'cause the salesperson immediately accosts you?

You can hardly assess the selection, and there is somebody in your face.

"Can I help you?" "Are you looking for something?"

Yeah, I know this.

That's a cool coat.

- I want one like this if I grow up. - You're not the only one.

Let me show you our rehearsal space!

Maybe some other time, okay?

Alright, show it to me now.

Miss Eszter is really happy that they sent us a real fireman.

The whole second grade will play.

And the third graders too!

I'm playing a tree.

A tree?

You need to play a tree?

Yeah. There are more of us than there are available roles.

But I don't mind.

The others are more talented, and Panni also plays a tree.

Panni?

Who is she?

She is the coolest girl in the world.

Oh, you mean her over there.

Who do you think is the coolest girl in the world?

Panni.

How about somebody else?

We'll get you a chair, so you can sit down, okay?

Thanks.

So, what would you like?

Something small.

That's really cute, I'd like that.

Excellent choice!

It's yours!

For free?

Er, no.

It's 990. But it's on sale.

Obviously.

Would you like a bag?

No, thank you, I'm trying to quit.

What? From bags?

Yes, whenever they ask me, I just say no.

Oh, me too.

No bags.

Thank you very much.

The point is that I care about the environment.

Also because of my little boy.

You have a little boy?

Is he here in the play?

Yes! Yes, he's nine.

Oh, that's the sweetest age.

- Do you have a child too? - No.

I say that's the cutest age just by looking at them.

Later on, their voice gets deeper and they grow a moustache,

but that's not so cute.

By the way, I'm Pali.

Pál Orsolya, Private entrepreneur, PE.

Lilla.

Will I be seeing you again near my hut?

It's possible.

Bye.

Bye...

I'm the angel, I was sent by God,

Mary is expecting her first child.

Do you hear this, Mary? Such great news!

Wait a minute. Alright.

We'll look at this once more, okay, Rebi?

Stand up, Bogi.

Let's try... Listen, can you lift up Hanna?

I think you boys are strong enough.

This is for you. A welcome chestnut.

- Really? - I hope you like it.

Let's try it one more time.

Very kind, thank you.

I always have some leftovers from the previous day.

- Relax, it's good. - Yeah, yeah, okay.

Listen darling, imagine

that your mother is right there, at that hut,

and you must shout so that she can hear you, okay?

Go ahead!

You know, I felt sorry for you.

Because?

It must be hard to just sit here...

...hoping for a fire.

I'm not hoping for a fire.

Yeah, right.

- I'm an angel-- - Stop! The tree is bleeding!

Could you look for a children for a few minutes, please?

Mr. Arnold is the boss now, okay?

Do as he says.

Come with me, darling.

Kids...

Carry on.

But what?

Whatever you do, I dunno.

I couldn't believe that Mary is traveling while being at her due date.

My mom couldn't go anywhere.

What I don't get is, if God is the father,

then who am I?

You're my husband.

I think babies are born by two adults getting married.

No!

You need to plant a seed so it could grow out from that.

My mom told me.

Then what is in my belly?

Fart!

You're all stupid. Mr. Fireman will tell you.

Well...

Mary had probably slept with another carpenter

who sold his beams at a higher price than Joseph.

He made her believe that he is the top of the heap.

My God...

So then she acted like she got pregnant from God.

Women can feed you all kinds of lies.

Hmm?

There is no need to plant a seed, right?

When the door was closed, you weren't gardening with Dad.

Excuse me?

Mary did what all women do:

she exploited men.

What are you looking at me for?

Gyula!

Get over here!

What is it?

Look.

There's that sexy mom who was at my hut yesterday.

Uh-huh.

I did feel that there was something in the air.

Did she smell?

Why would she smell?

It happens with me.

Just look at the people around her!

Alright. Come.

- This is you. - Yeah?

And this is the sexy mom.

I'll answer you on behalf of her.

That's dumb.

Relax. It's working.

We did this with my wife at couples therapy.

Before or after your divorce?

Alright.

Okay.

Go on.

Ask her if she is seeing somebody.

Um, I don't see a ring on your finger.

- Does that mean-- - That's none of your damn business.

I don't even know you.

Why are you doing this?

That's not me, it's her doing it. Or not.

Who knows?

What should I ask from her?

Complement her.

Ask her how does she do that she's more beautiful every time.

But you won't give me a normal answer.

Sure, I will, I promise.

Oh, yeah?

How are you managing to be more beautiful every time?

How do you know?

- This is the second time we meet. - Alright.

I'm done.

Miss?

Good morning.

You can forget about having my son in this production.

But...

Where do they get the idea that Mary was unfaithful?

That's right!

- So women only exploit men? - Yes!

No!

Are you telling me that the play will be about this?

You want me to call the headmaster?

Can't we discuss this? I don't know where they get the idea--

I paid for all of these!

Hold these.

And for these too, so I'm taking them now!

Come on, where do you want to put them?

I don't care.

In the living room.

Gyula! Look!

There is some trouble on the stage.

Marci, come on!

Marci, come on, son.

The only reason we don't take Patrik out,

is that we can't find anyone to look after him.

Let's have a break.

The next stop is Batthány tér.

Here you can transfer to CityTrain #5

Lilla!

Hey.

I'm Pali, from the hut.

- I remember. Hey. - Really?

I saw there was some trouble on the stage.

I thought I'd ask is everything okay?

It's nothing, it's just a few parents took out their kids from the play.

I like that they look after him somewhere. I'm a single parent.

Oh, really?

I mean... really?

Excuse me, but I need to go now.

Would you like... to be available sometime?

Yes.

To have something sometimes whenever you're here,

and not...

Or yes?

I could be.

Really?

I mean, super!

You there!

Are you insane?

You said that Mary cheated on Joseph,

with another carpenter, of all people?

I don't know, I wasn't there.

Immaculate conception in not a joke.

I couldn't agree more.

But then...

I don't know where they got this.

Me neither.

The parents went crazy.

Or the kids did.

Or I did.

At least there are some options.

Thanks.

You know, they are kids!

They have a wild imagination.

We won't have a play like this.

- All our work has come to nothing. - Oh, come on!

Why, don't you have enough kids? You still have plenty of them!

Many of them are afraid of acting.

They don't even know their lines.

The ones who did, were taken by their parents.

These are kids. Their brains are like sponges.

Well, most of them.

It doesn't matter. There is no set. They took it.

Let's get some!

From where?

We get them from the fair!

This whole fair is a set anyway! Come on!

A back scratcher for Joseph?

- Can I have a question? - Sure.

Here you are.

It'll be ready in a moment.

Thanks for helping me.

Sorry for attacking you, but I wanted them to have...

...a nice memory.

A fireman helps wherever he can.

Yeah, right.

- Eat it carefully. - Why, is it hot?

No, I'm just worried that there might be a few poisonous ones.

Kidding.

Hello.

Hey, kid!

I'd like this lollipop.

- Do you have any money? - Yes, Mom gave me some.

You don't have a smaller note?

No.

Gyula!

Can you break a 5000?

- 5000? - Uh-huh.

Of course.

Great.

Don't you give me small change!

- Money is money, right? - Forget it.

Kid!

Hey!

Hey!

I can tell you from experience,

that running downstairs with a dummy on your shoulder

is different than with an injured person.

Uh-huh.

There are things that training does not prepare you for.

He certainly takes his time.

You need to be prepared for everything.

That'll be 4600.

Umm... Arnold will pay in the end.

He still has to learn how to order a round.

That waitress likes me.

I told her that I was a fireman.

And she fell for it?

- Follow my finger. - Why?

Watch this.

See?

Boop!

Well, brothers,

let's quench the flames.

Awesome!

Kun!

How are you doing, Arnold? Does it suck to be at that play?

You can get used to it.

Our young probie did pretty well today.

I thought if I water that old lady, she wouldn't catch on fire.

What?

You may make a fireman yet!

Alright! Shall we look at today's menu, or are we flirting with each other?

What are you up to?

You're over Zsófi, right?

Zsófi who?

- You want something, Arnold? - The usual, thanks.

Eww.

Eww what?

Jesus.

Do you have a name for this awful thing?

"Collision."

Firemen's drink.

Then I'll have a Collision.

It...

It looks awful, but you can't help looking at it.

Yeah.

You know, I...

I had a long day, and...

I have a headache.

Isn't this supposed to be my line?

Alright.

Kissing is free, everyone!

Good job.

Arnold! Let me in! The fuse has blown!

Relax, I'm on it.

What is it now?

Take the ladder. You're a fireman, aren't you?

Are you waiting for a drumroll?

Alright.

I'm outta here.

Fuck it, I can do this.

No, you can't!

A little to the right, Eagle Eye.

This isn't real.

I was pretty real for your girl.

I'm gonna kill you!

Come on!

What is it?

- Are you scared? - What'd you want from me?

That you stop lying to yourself.

Women sense this.

But don't be afraid.

I'll always be with you to remember.

Good morning!

Hello, miss.

Come on, take her hand.

Take my hand, Gézu.

You know my name?

This is Bethlehem, the end of our trip.

The donkey had shaken me, I need a good long sleep.

Don't worry, my love, a lodging is ahead of us.

We won't be missing the census.

Don't worry...

My love...

My love...

Alright, it's okay, Gézu.

It'll be fine.

We'll get back to this later.

Let's continue with the angel.

Once again, Christmas has returned.

It's a joyful time for all

- who... - Who live on this Earth.

Who lives here.

Live on.

- Lives. - Live on.

Lives.

Alright. Children!

All of you! Come here!

Gather around me!

Hey, buddy...

Are you okay?

Having stage fright is totally okay.

Even grownups are afraid from a lot of things.

That's not true: firefighters are not afraid of anything.

I'm sure they are.

Even the bravest ones are afraid sometimes.

But you'll see, facing your own fear worth it.

But what if somebody is watching me?

What if I tell you a method that helps you with that?

First, all of you pick an animal.

Your favorite animal that will protect you.

How about a turtle?

The turtle is great!

You're doing great!

So...

If any of you are afraid, then you know what to do, okay?

- Mr. Arnold, Mr. Arnold! - Just call me Arnold.

Now I can become a real fireman because I'm not afraid of anything.

That's good.

If you're not afraid,

then you really can become a fireman.

Really, Mr. Arnold?

Really.

But... don't you need this anymore?

No, I don't.

- Lunch break! - Lunch!

Watch out on the stairs!

Wipe your feet on the way back.

Hello, ma'am!

Have we met before?

Sure, we did! Pál Orsolya, private entrepreneur!

- I have a stall here at the fair. - Right.

I came because I have something you might be interested in.

Hey, Arnold.

You've met before?

Just briefly.

So, I don't mean the kids are not doing a good job.

but I got a cool little toy that could give a blast to your play.

I hope it's not fireworks.

No, it's called Spark Fountain,

it could make a great Bethlehem star

- to show the Lord Jesus is born again. - The kids would love it.

I'll give it to you on one condition.

That you don't get a fine for selling it without a license?

- Two conditions, then. - The kids won't touch it.

Okay! I'll give it to you with three conditions.

That we don't tell that we bought it from you?

Can I finish?

My condition is this:

one of the kids' mothers must know

that it was I who gave it to you.

It was a selfless gesture because I care about these children.

- Who? - Lilla.

We don't have a kid named Lilla.

It's not the kid, it's his mother.

Who cares about the kid?

Didn't you just say that you want to please them?

- Of course! That's what I meant! - It's Gézu's mother.

That's right!

So.

I want Gézu's mother to know

that it was Uncle Pali who gave you the rockets.

If you tell her I gave it for free, I give you a 50% discount.

Merry Christmas!

Hey, Eszter.

- Hey. - Is something wrong?

No, nothing wrong, it's just...

I got this fireworks, and...

I've never done this before, and I'm afraid that I'll blow myself up.

Yeah, New Year's Eve is like that.

Last year, I alone collected three fingers.

Uhh.. I mean, sorry! You won't get hurt.

If we follow the instructions, they are completely safe.

Uh-huh... I see.

Instructions?

You want me to show it to you?

I don't want to burden you with this.

No, it's no burden!

Imagine me handling the kids at the play, I'd go crazy.

I think you handle them quite well.

Especially Gézu.

So do you agree that we should try out the fireworks?

Absolutely.

For the children.

Yes, for the children.

So they wouldn't get hurt.

So they wouldn't...

Yeah...

Okay, then Logodi Street 4. 2-A. Bye!

Bye, then!

Hi.

- Hi, - Sorry.

Have you been waiting long?

Oh, no, I got here just now.

- Here, I ordered a mulled wine for you. - Thank you very much.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

This is cold.

To be honest, I've been here for a while.

I'm sorry.

I got stuck in the office.

Come on, that's okay.

Hi.

You should've been a bit late.

Sorry.

Are firemen always this punctual?

Well, we always start late, but then we go through every red light.

I'll be ready in a minute.

Oh, it has a fuse.

- What's that mean? - Well, it's...

You light it, it burns down and it goes off.

But if I want it high to be a Bethlehem star?

I can install an electrical fuse

that gives an electrical impulse from a distance.

It lights the fuse, so you only need a remote.

I don't know what you're talking about.

- I'm... going to... - Oh! Sorry.

I'm ready.

Wait a minute.

You write off your own revenue?

This is simply brilliant!

- I hope you're not an accountant! - No!

- Is that a problem? - No!

No, no, no...

I work in a publishing company I publish children's books.

Have you heard about the series Don't Wait Until School?

No.

The series' goal is to help children handle certain traumas.

Uh-huh.

Hedgehog Géza's Parents are Divorcing was the first book.

Because of Gézu.

I wanted to help him when I was divorcing his father.

That's a great idea.

There were other books in the series--

Hedgehog Géza Loses His Job.

Hedgehog Géza is Robbed.

Hedgehog Géza Gets Bad News at the Doctor. - Uh-oh.

Oh, there he is.

- Who? - Gézu!

- He just finished his piano lesson. - Oh, piano...

- Hey! - Hey.

Hello.

- Hey. Thank you very much. - You're welcome, bye!

Hi sweetie.

So, you're Gézu. Hi.

Say Hi.

Umm... Hi.

- I'm sorry, but we must go. - Sure, sure.

Would you like to meet at another time? For a bit longer?

I think I do.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

Right...

Kriszti dear,

do you have a microwave?

You can put both in one cup.

Won't you get into trouble for this?

Nah, they are up in the rec room.

Boo!

- Uh... - Unbelievable.

We'd just finished training. It was awesome.

We were putting out burning Christmas trees.

This is Eszter, the teacher.

Drama teacher.

Hey, did you tell her that you're a fireman?

She knows I'm a fireman.

Áron Monostori.

Benedek Haskó.

Zoltán Balatoni.

Enchanté.

And how is our local hero doing?

He handles children really well.

- Really? - If Zsófi had known that!

- What Zsófi? - Arnold's ex--

Excuse us for bothering you.

- What are we doing? - It's better if you stay silent.

The hoses!

Right.

Bendegúz!

Hoses!

- What about the hoses? - It's a long story.

Come on.

So I can turn it on with this?

You just have to push it.

But what if it fails?

Then you can still light it the way I showed you.

Only that it will be up there. That's why you have the remote.

These two looks exactly the same.

Yes, I made that from the other.

The kids gonna love this.

What's happening?

Eszter!

Eszter!

Oh, sorry. I so clumsy.

I don't know which button to push.

You again.

Eszter!

I think I got it.

Arnold, this is beautiful!

You're a genius!

For fuck's sake, Eszter, it's another button!

- I'm sorry I freaked out. - It's okay.

- What caused it? - What do you mean?

There must be... a reason.

Why would there be?

What is the cause for a cold?

- Well, you were out in the cold, and... - Alright, I understand.

I recently fell out of the basket.

Poor thing.

Why did you fall out?

I wanted to propose to my girlfriend.

- From the crane? - Rescue cage.

Hmm?

It's called a rescue cage, not a crane.

It doesn't really matter.

I mean I could lose my job.

- So I'm a bit worried. - That's horrible.

Wait.

- Turn right here. - What for?

I got an idea.

What are we doing here?

We're going to solve your problem.

I thought you were a teacher.

You work here?

Only on the weekends.

So, are you an actor?

I'm a prompter.

A what?

So they don't even learn their lines?

They do, but if they forget it during the play I'm here to help.

I can whisper very articulately.

This is my superpower.

So that's how the play came along.

Something like that.

I hope I won't mess it up.

I think it's gonna be a very cool play.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.

Okay.

Don't even look down.

Just listen to me.

Now choose an animal.

What animal? What for?

An animal that you think is the strongest.

You want to play this zoo shit with me that you played with the kids?

This shit is also practiced by US Marines.

This special set of tasks helps you to divert your attention.

So?

The Komodo dragon.

Excuse me?

The Komodo dragon. An apex predator.

It has no evolutionary competitor.

Super.

Now call your animal to help you and scare your own fear.

This is dumb.

What is dumb is that you give up without a fight.

But now you take your dragon, and you rip your fear apart.

It helps if you mimic its voice.

That's it?

A bit braver.

Imagine that now you have to prove to everyone

that Arnold Lantos isn't afraid of anything, because--

That's it! Great! Great!

Now say it after me: I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything.

I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything.

- Go on. - I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything.

No-no-no, don't look down. Look at me.

And follow me.

I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything.

I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything.

I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything.

You are a dragon now.

I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything.

I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything.

I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything.

How did you do that?

It was you who did it.

Eszter...

- Thank you, Eszter. - You're welcome.

- I would've never thought... - What?

I should probably go to the theatre more.

How about raising the stakes tomorrow?

How about the Ferris Wheel?

Okay.

Congratulations!

Hey!

- For what? - 5000 forints for a lollipop?

How could you swindle a kid?

Oh, I knew he was familiar from somewhere...

Are you that stupid?

Uh-huh...

You, of all people...

But Gézu remembered you.

I didn't do anything!

I wanted to give the change back to him!

Like that 10 forints to me, right?

What? -I gave you a 1000, and you just kept the change!

I'm sorry, but you just can't compare these two things.

I'm comparing them right now!

I wanted to break it, but Gyula only had small change.

- He only gets coins for the chestnuts. - I don't believe you.

But why? I love children! Didn't you hear about the fireworks?

I bet you gave a 50% discount. So they'd have to say it was for free.

You're not supposed to know that part.

Stay away from my son.

- Oh, really? - Really.

Let me give you a new book title: Hedgehog Géza Learns About Large Notes.

So now you're blaming him.

I didn't say that, but when I came back, he was gone.

Why do you even give him a 5000 note, if he doesn't even know its worth?

- Thank you, I'll raise my child. - Raise him, right.

- To become a victim! - A "victim"?

Well...

At least he won't be eating stuffed cabbage alone on Christmas eve

while counting his money!

Believing that it makes him happy!

I am happy!

Here's your 5010 forint!

God damn it!

Zsófi?

One with cinnamon and one with walnut.

We should eat it while it's hot.

Zsófi, uhh... I have to--

Which one do you want?

Whoa.

I want none of it. I hate both.

You never told me that.

I didn't dare telling you.

You like it.

Zsófi, what do you want here?

I...

I just wanted to apologize.

Apology accepted.

I have plans.

Right, right, you've plans.

So!

My apology.

Arnold...

Don't you think about me?

Or...

I have to...

...go now.

Let me join you, okay?

A walk will do me good.

Are you coming?

I have to take this.

Hey.

Hey, I'm calling because I'm already here,

so I thought I'd have a mulled wine. Do you want one too?

Hello?

Are you there?

Yes... uhh...

Look, Eszter, there is a problem. Something have come up.

It's a firefighting thing, I'm sorry.

We have to postpone this.

Oh.

Well, that happens.

I know.

Work is work.

Sorry.

That's okay. Then I can work on the costumes. I'm already behind.

Bye, then.

Take care.

What?

Nothing, bye!

Is everything okay?

Uhh, yeah...

- Is it urgent? - No, just the guys.

Are you sure you don't want it?

No.

Okay.

You have no reason to be afraid

If you enclose the fire

You'll get burned anyway

I could tell you a thousand times

By the way...

What were you doing on that crane?

I was there because I wanted to propose you.

From the crane?

- It's a rescue cage. - A what?

Never mind.

Can we get back to that you wanted to propose me?

How?

How can we get back?

Zsófi.

You have no reason to be afraid

Do you remember our first kiss?

If you enclose the fire

You'll get burned anyway

I could tell you a thousand times

But you still wouldn't understand

So?

- Let's go up. - Okay.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Two tickets, please.

Two?

- Two. - Two.

Are you waiting for someone, miss?

I'm not waiting for anyone, we're going together.

Yeah, right.

Uh...

Didn't you hear what I said?

You want me to draw a picture?

Believe me, I know when someone doesn't need a ticket.

Uhh...

What are you talking about?

He can go in for free.

For free?

I'm curious how long can he last.

Why do you say that?

He is a fireman, if you want to know.

Yes, that's what you think.

Excuse me?

Let's go, Zsófi.

I hope you'll have just as much fun as I do.

What an idiot!

Ow!

Sorry.

How is the season going? You work hard?

Uh-huh.

She asked you if you're working hard.

I bet she'll laugh her ass off, when you drop here whimpering.

Arnold, are you okay?

Poor girl.

I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything.

Sure, you are.

Arnold, what is it?

Hey!

- I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything. - Arnold!

This is not funny. What is wrong with you?

I want to get out now!

Okay!

Stop! Please!

Okay!

If I have to save him one more time, I'll apply to become a fireman.

Which button is it?

How can you work like this?

I don't.

I was almost discharged.

You got to be kidding.

Then... what are you doing now?

I'm helping at the Bethlehem play at a Christmas fair.

Eww.

That's pretty tough.

I wouldn't say that.

I can handle kids quite well.

I think it'd be better if you went back for regular missions.

Because?

I just can't have--

- You can't have-- - A flaw?

It's only you who can have flaws?

- That's not what I meant. - Then what?

This is not gonna work.

- This is not gonna work. - I didn't say anything!

Where are you going?

You can't leave me here like this!

All the windows in my soul are open

Oh, when the angels come

Who is it?

It's me, Arnold.

Just a moment.

What are you doing here? It's late.

- I'm sorry, I just wanted to say-- - You don't have to say anything.

It's okay.

See you tomorrow at the rehearsal.

- Okay, I just-- - Your fiancée is very pretty.

Next time, you should propose to her on the ground.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

That'll be 2,400.

You know what?

Keep the rest.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas. - Goodbye.

Hello?

Arnold!

Are you a fireman?

- What? - I said, are you a fireman?

What do you say?

That I am.

I can't hear you!

I am!

They moved the January field test to tomorrow.

I don't have enough firemen for every idiot in the city.

We need you!

Tomorrow?

Let me hear that you'll do that damn field test.

Stop messing around!

But the play is tomorrow!

So what?

Nothing, but who'll replace me?

Leave that to me.

There could be an emergency even here.

I could check for any fire hazard, but I won't.

I'm a gentleman.

I am prepared. I was trained.

I can tell you, running with a dummy on your shoulder

is different than with an injured person.

There are things that no training can prepare you for.

Mr. Beni, I spilled cocoa on my coat.

See what I mean?

What am I supposed to do?

- I dunno. - But...

Why don't you ask someone for help?

This is what I'm doing.

Miss Eszter, when will Mr. Arnold come?

Well, he won't come here tonight.

But how?

He really wanted to be here, but...

He has an important firefighting job to do.

That's too bad.

Reminder: THE PLAY

- Hey, excuse me... - Hey.

I'm looking for Eszter Bárány.

That's me, what can I help you with?

Hello. I was told that I should talk to you about my performance here.

But this is our stage.

We're going to have a Bethlehem shepherd's play.

Relax, I know that.

That's why I came here.

I'm going to join you at the encore to make it even better.

What?

It's a surprise.

A "surprise."

From whom? How? Why?

I can't tell you that.

The point is that somebody really wants to please the kids.

- Hello! - Miss Eszter!

- Is he going to play with us? - That's so great!

- Well... - Are you going to play the guitar?

And sing? And will you be there with us onstage?

Well, okay, then...

- Here is a music sheet. - Thanks.

The kids know this song really well.

Maybe you can... until... But only if you...

- I can't believe this! - Then...

Imagine, I also attended this school.

We too had a Bethlehem with Mrs. Szilágyi.

Only she wasn't as pretty as your teacher.

- Well, she is retired now. - Oh!

So you are old?

Thanks.

Hey, kids!

Who wants a lollipop?

Go ahead.

One for each of you, kids.

- What flavor is that? - What?

What flavor is that lollipop?

How should I know? Sweet.

Don't they have the same flavor?

I like strawberry.

- Then strawberry it is. - Strawberry?

I don't want strawberry.

But you liked it just now.

Lilla!

Lilla!

Lilla, wait!

Wait.

What do you want?

You want to impress me by handing out lollipops?

No, not at all!

Okay. A little bit.

Mom, I didn't get a lollipop.

No? Wait a moment.

Do you like coupons?

This is a great car service,

they give you 25% on winter tires.

Pali, what do you want to achieve with this?

I just want to apologize.

I'm not such a bad guy.

Why don't you apologize to Gézu, then?

Gézu is not mad at me.

Right?

Uhh...

Okay, this is really awkward.

Miss!

You should've told us that your play features a movie star!

How come we didn't know about this?

I want Ottó to get his role back.

I'm sorry, but you took your kids out of the play.

We didn't take him out.

But had we taken him out, we would want him back too.

We've been rehearsing for weeks!

The kids learned a lot of lines to take over the major roles.

My son will appear in this play, that's for sure!

Laci, hey, hey!

You...

You took the stage scenery.

Okay.

I shouldn't have done that.

Deal with it.

Come on, before they lynch you.

May I?

Hey!

What do you want?

To help.

You know, once...

...I was in a similar situation as you are.

Really?

I was 12 years old.

My parents took me out of school so I would paint T-shirts at a factory.

There was a lot of hazardous chemicals.

Then they sent me back to school.

To study.

No. Because I wasn't good with my hands.

Excuse me, but what makes your story similar to my situation?

Come to think of it...

...it's not that similar.

I need to go back.

Wait!

You like this children, don't you?

Of course.

But we just can't have five wise men in this play,

or two Marys, or two Herods...

Why not?

Because this story is different.

So what?

Let them enjoy appearing on stage.

This way, they can have a home.

Where there is no leak on the roof nor they beat you with a bat.

Excuse me?

Just let them act.

This play is for the children.

Not the other way around.

- Major. - My boy will take the test.

He is already in service.

I know. This is unofficial.

- But how... - I thought I made myself clear.

Yes, you did.

Come with me, Lantos.

Listen up, kids.

I'm very proud of you

that you'd prepared so much for this night.

And also that you were able to overcome your stage fright.

But there are too many of you.

And there are not enough roles.

So, I decided that tonight...

...there will be two Marys,

two Josephs,

two Herods.

So, tonight...

everyone will appear on stage!

It's Christmas, after all.

- What are you doing here? - We are rooting for you.

- Why aren't you at the play? - Beni is there.

Great.

What really matters is that you will climb up to that tower.

How do you know this?

You know how Ili is. She tells more than the addresses.

It surprised us too when we heard it.

It is what it is, guys.

- I don't know what will happen. - It'll be easy as pie.

There is no doubt.

Welcome ladies and gentlemen, and the parents,

at the Ferenc Szohár Elementary School's Christmas Pageant.

First you're going to see a Bethlehem play.

There will be a bit of a crowd on stage, but I hope you'll forgive us.

Of course.

Let's give them a warm welcome.

Thank you very much.

Speak loudly.

That's the palace of Herod at the end of the road.

Let's hurry to his home!

Welcome, fair king we greet you.

Who are you, pilgrims?

We are the three real wise men.

Just the two of us.

I don't know who they are.

We got here first.

That sucks.

The stars have come out above us,

there is a long road behind us, Mary.

Marys!

It was a long trip. I'm tired.

I'm tired too.

What are you so tired for?

We've brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

We too have brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

We could've at least discuss not to bring the same thing.

Anyway.

"Behold"...

Behold the miracle of Christmas.

Welcome the Savior of the World!

Uhh...

It's twins.

The Saviors!

Children, take a bow!

Now!

- One thing: don't look down. - Or look down.

If that helps...

Gentlemen! You run up these stairs,

you grab the handrail,

and you slide down on the zip line. Am I clear?

Yes!

Why did he stop?

Do you know what time it is?

Hey...

If you keep fucking around, you're gonna be late.

Eszter!

I can't believe this.

Your welcome!

Arnold!

What do you want me to put into the record?

Dear parents! Ladies and Gentlemen.

Our Christmas show is far from over.

Following a brief scene shift, the show continues with a lovely song,

that is also joined by our star guest.

So it was really Szabó Kimmel who told Arnold?

It wasn't him.

It was a projection.

Could you be clearer, boy?

If I'm right, it was he who alerted Arnold, but...

...not on the field - he was in his head.

So, is he a mentalist?

- It's a mental-- - Pretty close.

Okay.

He shouldn't have left the training field so abruptly.

He is in love, you know.

Well, this I can understand.

Careful!

Get outta here!

Run, Arnold!

- Don't stop! - Run!

Run! Run!

Time flies The fairy tale is about to end

The snow keeps falling If only in this song

All I can give you is time

Gift wrapping every moment

It's the best gift That anyone could ask for

You just keep wondering If you fit into this world

We'll see...

But do not worry Nobody is a bit player

You might be talking fast or slow

I'll stay here to listen to you

- That's what makes every day a miracle - The remote!

You light it, it burns down,

and it goes off.

You light it, it burns down, and it goes off.

Even the sky is ablaze tonight

It's your good hearts That make this day so special

I don't need to look My present is right here

There is nothing else I want more now

Even the sky is ablaze tonight

It's your good hearts That make this day so special

I don't need to look My present is right here

There is nothing else I want more now

Even the sky is ablaze tonight

It's your good hearts That make this day so special

I don't need to look My present is right here

There is nothing else I want more now

Get off the stage, quickly, go, go, go!

Move, move, move!

Hurry!

- Eszter! - Arnold!

Hang on, I'm coming!

Sorry!

Hey, you! Help her, quickly, go!

You only exist in my mind.

What?

Arnold, help!

Hang on, Eszter, I'm coming!

Arnold!

I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything.

I'm brave and I'm not afraid of anything.

I'm coming!

Is this part of the show?

No idea.

Arnold, help me!

I'm coming!

Arnold...

I'll fall...

You won't!

- Get a damn sheet! - What?

- Look there already! - Where?

Oh, shit!

Where's a sheet?

Kids, hurry backstage, go, go, go!

Come on kids, go-go-go!

You won't fall.

Eszter, you won't fall.

They're bringing the sheet.

I'm going to fall.

I'm gonna fall...

Alright!

It was I who told the kids that Mary cheated on Joseph.

I knew it.

Sorry.

Make way, people!

- Let us through! - Step aside!

Let us through! You can come down!

Hold it tight!

Zoltán!

- Jump! - Jump!

First the teacher, then you!

It'll be okay.

What?

Come on!

- On three - Three!

You know, Arnold...

There are easier ways to pick up a girl.

Are you okay?

Uh-huh.

I told you to use this.

Mr. Arnold, it's so great that you came!

Because you are so brave, I'll give this back to you.

Thank you.

When we first met, he asked me

to name the coolest girl in the world.

Did you turn it on?

It was pushed in somehow.

I arranged it. For real.

At half price.

Good evening, Uncle Pali.

You did a great job, Tomi, this is for you.

- Oh, no, I can't accept it. - Come on, just take it.

Thank you for coming on such a short notice.

- Don't mention it. - Okay, thanks.

- Are you folks doing okay? - Yes, they are fine.

What's up with the woman?

Well, it didn't come together.

I'm sorry.

At least the kids had a good evening.

Except for the part when their teacher almost died.

Except that.

- Bye, Uncle Pali! - Bye.

- Did I hear you right? - What?

What you just said about the children.

- They didn't have a good evening? - Of course they did.

- Gézu is happy as a lark. - Oh, yeah?

Yes, only he can't decide

whether he wants to become a pianist, a film star or a fireman.

- Did you like the fireworks? - Yes, very much!

Even Panni took my hand.

Really? Fist bump!

There you go!

I really didn't want to swindle him.

I'd swindle anyone but a kid.

Later, when he grows up.

Kidding.

- But you don't want to swindle me. - No.

Alright.

Listen,

what if your next book is called

Hedgehog Géza's Mother Goes to Dinner with Pali on Friday.

I think that would be a hit.

And then we could write more books.

Like Hedgehog Géza's mother...

Let me congratulate you on your successful exam.

- But I... - You didn't seem acrophobic to me.

So, are you a fireman now?

I am.

Oh, yes! Umm...

Let me introduce Eszter Bárány.

Well, my darlings,

didn't I tell you?

The angels did come at the end.

And it didn't look like much,

but it turned out to be an amazing Christmas.

Still, even I couldn't foresee everything.

It'll be ready in a moment.

Oh!

- Uh-oh! Umm... - No need to panic.

I'm a firefighter.

Really?

See?

Thank you, it happens.

This is exactly how I met my third wife.

Merry Christmas, kids!

And to you, boss!

I can tell you from experience

that running downstairs with a dummy on your shoulder

is different than with an injured person.

Yes...

"There are things that no training can prepare you for," right?

Yeah.

Hey, guys...

- Hey! - Hey!

Hey, everyone.

Hello.

I've brought this for you.

Thank you very much.

And what do I get?

Uhh...

Ehh...

Watch this!

It is the same color as your sweater!

Awesome!

Thank you for taking me to the film.

- I enjoyed it. - You did?

Dramatic characters like this can only live on the silver screen.

It's not like a musical or a TV series...

This is a different profession.

Uh-huh...

And... where will you spend your Christmas?

YOU ONLY BURN ONCE

Let's see...

where are we putting this?

We're not putting this anywhere.

Why?