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TOIVON TUOLLA PUOLEN (THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE)

Oh mother, mother, Turn up the lamplight

I'll soon be dead, leave this gang behind

Please buy me a fine white suit to wear

For I'll soon be sleeping In the cold, dead ground

HOSTEL

Shower?

The station, downstairs

- Could you help me? - If I can

Where is the nearest police station?

- Are you sure? - Not really

I will show you. You can decide later

You are here. Then turn left

Good afternoon

I will apply for asylum in Finland

Searching is no problem. You are not the first one

Welcome, Mr. Khaled Ali

Follow me

Turn around

171

Right

Left

Sign

Wait here

Fred

- Khaled, from Syria - Mazdak, from Iraq

I got the cigarettes from him

- Thanks - Welcome back

Unfortunately, I can't take more. It's bad times

- Do you want coffee? - Happily

I intend to trade industry. You do not want to buy my goods?

You get them at half price, 3000 shirts

It's not possible

I'll finish for Christmas and moves to Mexico City

I'm going to drink sake and dance the hula-wrap

I need some life after so much peace and quiet

What industry do you think of?

I have always liked restaurants. Well theoretically, then

It is a profitable industry. People drink when things go bad

And even more when it goes well

We will not meet again when I go to Mexico

This is my fifth receipt

Issa, show these gentlemen their room

Ok madam

Follow me

You here and you there

Today at one o'clock is your first interview at the immigration centre

It is very important

Are you ready, Khaled?

Here is the address and a map to the center

This is your lD card

Wait there

I have four children. Where are you from?

Sweida, Syria

- Khaled Ali? - Yes

Follow me

I'm a mechanic

I worked at a garage on the outskirts of Aleppo

April 6 last year -

- when I came from work -

- had something happened

When I came home -

- the house was level with the ground

I dont know who did it

Government forces, rebels, -

- USA, Russia, Hezbollah or ISIS

My sister Miriam also came home

She had stood in line in the store to buy bread

We started to dig right away

The neighbors helped

In the morning we had found dad, mom, my little brother

my uncle, his wife and children They had lunch with us

The next morning, when we had buried them,

- I asked my employer about 6000 dollars

My cousin drove us in one truck to the Turkish border

We crossed the border on foot

We were lucky. That day there were no border guards there

Two weeks later we found a smuggler. We paid $ 3,000

He took us to Greece by boat

From there we continued on foot to Serbia via Macedonia

We came to the Hungarian border

There was panic, and Miriam disappeared from me

I saw that the border was closed

Miriam was left on the other side

I tried to get there back across the border

Two policemen arrested me and slammed me into the ground

They put handcuffs on me and threw me in jail

Were you exposed to violence?

All the time

They tried to take my sister three times

But good people helped us

Why did your boss give you so much money?

He is the father of my fiance

Where is your fiance now?

She died in the beginning of the war

Continue

You ended up in prison

I was beaten, but after four days I escaped

I was looking for my sister, but did not find her

I asked at all the refugee camps, but no one knew anything.

For two months, I went around Hungary, Austria, Slovenia and Germany.

I also went back to Serbia - I thought she might look for me there.

How did you get across borders?

That was easy

No one wants to see us.

We cause problems.

Did you not seek asylum in any country?

No

I needed to move freely in order to look for my sister

I know she's alive.

I know this

Here's a photo of her

Write down the name and her date of birth

And describe her as well as you can

We'll put out a search request for her

Would you like to take a break?

Why?

Give us a fag

Sorry, I do not understand

Then answer, you asshole

My fist your face, shithead?

See you again, camel driver!

Here is the key to the warehouse. Let me know when it's emptied

Alright

Is there room for one more?

Studpoker. Minimum bid one hundred

No upper limit

Pair of queens

Two pair

Pair of nines

And...

Pair of tens. Two pair high

Two hundred

Two hundred

Five hundred

I call

Pair of tens

Nothing

Pair of fivers

Nothing

One hundred

That's enough for me

I call

Three tens

See you later

Shouldn't we finish this game?

How much do you have?

Sixty thousand and small change

New deck

Six of clubs, ace high

Three of clubs, aces high

Two of clubs

Pair of aces still high

Five of clubs, possible straight flush

Three aces

Four aces. Straight flush wins

Don't come here anymore

Don't worry. I won't

BUSINESS AGENCY

- Wikström - Vaittinen

Here it is

Like I said, what we don't have, It's not profitable

Debt-free restaurant business

Quite a good reputation

At one location only right now

Would you have seen

Just a short walk from here

"The Golden Pint Restaurant" Excellent name

Makes you thirsty right away, or what?

Quite affordable rental space, 1400 a month

Two employees, evidently competent-

they come along as long-standing employees

How much?

Asking price is 30,000

Quite reasonable for a business -

- with an established clientele

If you get clean papers from the authorities -

- we'll go and have a look

I can do that within a minute

Good relations with the authorities are the key to our business

For the Tax Office I'm like a member of the family

THE GOLDEN PINT

TODAYS SPECIAL STRONG SILD - 8 MARK

Welcome, gentlemen

Please step in

Here again

- Do furnishings come with the deal? - I think it can be arranged

It'll have to do

I'll pay 25,000

- I'll ask the owner if it's enough - I believe it is

Congratulations. You got a fine place practically for free

It is a goldmine. I wouldn't sell it -

- had I not been forced to go on disability pension. Trouble with the spine

A coat of paint, so - Undoubtedly

Great location. A lot of wealthy students live in the area

- What about pay you owe? - Tomorrow. You know me

I must cash the cheque first

To the airport

The names?

- Calamnius - Nyrhinen

Kolehmainen, Mirja

Who are the old employees that come with the deal?

We are

What about you?

Trainee. Unpaid, it seems

- How much do you want? - 13,000 per month. Plus the extras

Humour never hurts. Union wages, whatever they are

- How can we trust you then? - We need a name, at least

Wikström

What about a first name? Plenty of Wikströms to go around

Waldemar

- Do your friends call you Wallu?

- I have no friends

Get to work

Today's lunch is meatballs with boiled potatoes or pepper sardines

Sardines and a beer

Sardines

- That was quick. - We have a Fusion Kitchen

Enjoy your meal?

- Yes, I do - Excellent

The rowanberries glow again

Red as spilled blood

Wedges of cranes have flown

Away o'er my head

They didn't bring me along

To far-off lands

Those without wings are bound

To stand on this grey cold ground

My sister is the night wind

She sings me her songs

And counting cold teardrops of the rain

Beat against dark windowpane

Many travellers I see

Hurry past my abode

Once I waited for someone

- The one that never came

Can I come in, boss?

Calamnius. I'm at the door

I still remember you. Sit down on the couch

I'm not one for bad talk, but as the shop steward I must say -

- that the previous owner was rather casual about pay

Really. In what way?

He didn't pay

For the last three months

And some of us have a family

You too?

I am a bachelor. By choice

But Nyrhinen has a mother

So you want an advance?

Yes, if...

Alright

I'd be grateful if you didn't mention this to the others

You can count on me

Mazdak

Can I use your phone again?

How many times have I told you? Clearly you get it

Any time you wish

I have to ask for another favour. Can I give your number to my cousin -

- so he can call if they find my sister?

Of course. You don't need to ask

- Thanks - You're welcome

Hello, Hassaan?

Hei, Hassaan

It's Khaled

Thanks

Tell me, has Miriam called?

But how are you?

Where are you? Still in Aleppo?

God help you

- Thanks - Any news?

Nothing new, just the same old shit

My cousin and his family has fled to the Turkish border

But they cannot cross it. They've closed the borders

And nobody knows anything about my sister

Shall we go to a bar?

I want a beer, or whatever these godless people drink

That's a good shoemaker there

Fixes shoes well, good with his hands

And up here - not that one but over there -

- belongs to a friend of my cousin

What would you like?

Two beers. Right away

Now?

Immediately!

First round is on the house

- Thank you - You're welcome

You speak Finnish well. What did you say?

I ordered two beers

You spoke like a local

God hears you

There was a field by the lake

A cabin there with a hearth

There was a field by the lake

And a man in the field

It was spring, it was in May

The trees all wore black

Nothing else on his mind

But to make the grain grow strong

This land is a hard stony land

And a land of long grey sky

Though the Lord shows mercy on the ploughman

This land never will

This land is a hard stony land

And a land of long grey sky

Though the Lord shows mercy on the ploughman

This land never will

Tall fearless crop grew high

And the man in his mind quietly blessed his fortune

Never knowing what was to come

There were many cold nights

It rained for weeks in August

All work was in vain

Wet grain gets frozen through

I think I'm going mad

Why?

I've been here for a year already, and I don't go forward or backward

I need a job

What did you do in Iraq?

I was a nurse

But my papers are no good here

I cleaned a metro station for two months

Two months, and that was it

I'd need three jobs anyway to bring my family here

I can't help myself so I could help others

You seem happy and satisfied

I just pretend

Those who are melancholy are the first to be sent back

All melancholics are sent back

I'm too young to die

And I don't want to die yet

Even the Imam said I'm worldly

Even the imam!

That's what saved me

When they raided my home to get me, I was in town

The next morning I packed my bags and ran

Should I pretend and smile, too?

Yes! It helps

Just don't smile in the street, people might think you're crazy

You'll get into trouble

You confuse me. Should I smile or cry?

You'll understand later

What is your religion?

Are you Sunni, Shia, Alawite

I buried the prophet and all gods together with my family

I'll write down "an atheist."

As you wish. But I'm not atheist either

I'll write down "no religion."

Why did you want to come to Finland?

I didn't

When I was at the port of Gdansk,

- I was attacked by neo-Nazis

I had to run away

I hid aboard a cargo ship

I was tired and fell asleep

When I woke up, we were out at sea

A sailor found me. A good man who did not say anything to the captain

He brought me food and drink

Later he told me the ship was bound for Finland

He said that Finland is a good country with equality for all

That the Finns have had their own war

That you've had your own refugees

And that you will never forget it

And above all, this is a good country with good people

What did you think?

I was very lucky

This is a country without war

I want to stay here

Learn the language, get myself a job

Find my sister and bring her here -

To make sure she has a future

And what about yourself?

I don't matter

- I'll let you know if I hear about her. - God willings. Thanks

How are you doing, Khaled?

I'm always fine, thank you

They have made a decision of their residence permit

And?

We don't know. You have to go to the police station -

-tomorrow morning

Based on the current security situation in Aleppo -

- and the number of acts of violence and deaths -

- in relation to Aleppo's large number of inhabitants -

- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers that in the Aleppo region -

- does not have a conflict which involves -

- all the residents of the city -

- Risk of being exposed for serious danger -

- according to Immigration Act section 88, first paragraph

Based on the security situation in your hometown Aleppo -

- and your personal circumstances -

- you require no subsidiary protection

You will be flown to Ankara tomorrow at the expense of the Republic of Finland

There will assist you to the Syrian border

You will now be escorted back to the Reception Centre -

- You may not leave it until you're taken to the airport -

-tomorrow morning

You have no right to appeal against this decision

Next one

Seven tomorrow morning. Be ready

He'll be repatriated tomorrow. Make sure he stays inside

News from abroad. The UN considers the situation in Syria alarming.

Increased fighting has claimed several victims during the past 24 hours.

Yesterday Syrian troops made a bloody strike

against a children's hospital in Aleppo.

This is what a very fragile cease-fire looks like.

The fighting between Syrian troops and the rebels

has already claimed 61 victims during Wednesday and Thursday.

One of the most devastating strikes

was made against a children's hospital in Aleppo.

The Syrian government air strike claimed 27 victims.

The UN says that relief deliveries will become more difficult should the fighting continue

The cease-fire came and went. The destruction of Aleppo continues without pause

Supported by Russia, the Syrian Army has hammered

- bombed East Aleppo for days to come

Everything is in short supply: food, fuel, medicine.

History will condemn the abominable demolition -

- which has been going on in Syria for five years

The random bombing of civilians -

- with fire bombs and bunker bombs -

is now considered a war crime.

Here's the number of my cousin, Hassaan

In case you should be in the area

I'll call you as soon as I get a phone

God willing, Khaled

Khaled

Could you play a little? I'm feeling low

Excuse me

- Can I borrow the instrument? - Can you play it?

You're welcome

Transfer to the airport

He's in the shower. Do you want coffee while you wait?

Yes please

I play

Or I die

I play

Don't wonder why

If I'm lucky

This business works

But those who are afraid -

doesn't play

I can sail

Away from the city

To Gambia or Venezuela

But they never get the neighborhood out of me

Not even when I die

I play

Or I die

I play

Don't wonder why

If I'm lucky

The systems work

But those who are afraid -

doesn't play

I'll hang around here

As long as The Station Clock In its tower ticks

I'll be swinging here

As long as the number seven tram Rolls down its tracks

I play

Or I die...

I have a better idea

Hot dog

Go to hell

Next time, you'll die

What's up with you?

What's that?

It's the coffin

Get it away from here. You have until tomorrow

Who might you be?

I live here. This is my bedroom

No way, this is my garbage field

- Says who? - Says I

- Do you want a fight? - But I'm bigger

So what?

It was a sad story

What do we do about him?

Won't last long in the street with that frame

He surprised me. But then he went to the ground

Wanna work, Kale?

Yes. Very much

We could've turned the freezer off

But he won't fit, not even sideways

He can't live here either

I need my peace and quiet too

Or am I a nature's freak that won't long for privacy?

Don't I die when I get poisoned?

Am I the least of the least?

What are you doing? You are, after all, being the director

At least you know your place

Here is water

Food you get at work

Do you have cash?

Not really

This is tax

Work start at eight

Good night

Good night

Razzia

I understand. Go

Police

You can open now

Welcome, but we won't open until nine

There's coffee if you care to wait

Lunch will be served at eleven

Dish of the day is fishballs à la maison

We are from the Regional Control Center

There will be fire control inspection as well

lD papers from all, refrigeration control report, -

- and I believe the fire chief will want to see the emergency exits

Customers rarely want to leave once they're in

Wikström

Nice to meet you. We haven't met before

I've just bought the place

And I haven't had the opportunity to meet the authorities concerned

But my staff are on time. Care to have something?

Identity papers

Finnish citizens don't need one

You look like a foreigner

Can I bring them later?

Acceptable. We just have to renovate the dining hall and the kitchen

- It's soon nine o'clock. We should open - What about Khaled?

- What about him? - Can we let him out now?

Absolutely. I forgot the guy

Smart dog. I taught her a little Arabic. She converted to Islam

What she thought it's much more interesting than Buddhism

She's calling to surround Budapest and Belgrade tomorrow

We need to get papers for Kale. Legal or illegal

Can't keep the doors locked, business will suffer

Let's throw Kale out and continue as before

- We're throwing you out - That wouldn't solve the problem

My nephew is a genius

Seems to run in the family

With computers, ie

He'll slog out identity to Kale in 15 minutes

Ask him to come here

Is it possible to do that?

Like taking candy from a kid. How much do I net?

Not much

A grand. It buys him a history back to the Invasion of Normandy

He's not that old

The price is the same if he's born tomorrow

Okay. What do you call yourself?

Winston will do

- When can you start? - Immediately

Choose a name. Not too different from your own

Khaled Hussein

- Date and place of birth - Damascus, 6 of June, 1991

Male or Female?

I don't understand the humor

Man

The Civil Registry security isn't just pathetic

It's non-existent

This should work, but I wouldn't try at the airport

That's the best I can do

Khaled Hussein was granted asylum, work and residence permit -

- in October

Hit the money

We could make you younger, too. At least on the paper

Get lost

ID, please

Routine check. Have a nice day

Same to you

Mazdak

Khaled!

- How are you? - Good. I can't stay for long

- Has anyone asked for me? - Just the police

Has Hassan called? Anything about my sister?

Nothing. But I told everyone here

If anyone hears anything, they will tell me. But where do you live now?

I work at The Golden Pint

- Super! - Listen. I love Finland

But if you find a way out of here, I'd be really grateful

God willing

How can I thank you?

- Take care of yourself - You too

Business is not too good, considering the processes

I think we're doing good

Mr Director, forgive me for asking

What about live dance music?

Excellent idea. Would you bet on it?

Absolutely

Then we should consider it

I think it makes sense

Can't get any worse if we go for it

Beer sells well, other sales are negligible

We need to develop on the food side

Why?

What would be trendy?

Sushi. Absolutely

- My cousin runs a sushi restaurant - And why did you end up here?

I asked him. A favour for a friend

- So the place did'nt go well? - Not at the time

Welcome

What would you like?

Four Sushi Platters

- We're out of miso soup. - Use cabbage. Food is food

Twenty Nigiri Sushi Platters

- Chief - Yes?

We're out of salmon. Whitefish too

Everything now? How much did you buy?

Half a kilo each. I had no idea

Give sake to everyone. On the house

What do we have? Meatballs won't do

SILD | SALTLAKE (SALTED HERRING)

- I was saving this for the summer. - Since when?

Wasabi will hide the taste of salt

Okay, get on it then

Go home, you. I clean up myself.

TODAYS SPECIAL

MEATBALLS - 8 € FISHING BALLS WITH SAUCE - 9.50 €

In the dusky evening shade together with the memories

Much did the day bring

yet it feels wasted

The quiet tune of a memory plays longingly in my soul

Reminding me of the past

And how you went away, my love

Wherever, whenever my little darling goes

I hear the whisper of the evening wind consoling, caressing me

Astray out there on the cold trail My darling you will go

My soul is yearning, hoping that my love will come...

I have to talk to Khaled. Is he here?

Wait outside

Your friend

Well, master chef?

- How are you brother? - Good, thanks

Great workplace!

You know what! Hassaan called 15 minutes ago

Your sister has been found

I have to go right away

They've found my sister and she's in a refugee center in Lithuania

I must run

- Too many borders. Let me think - But I have to rush

You might be wiser, but I'm older

Let me make a call

It should go. When can I go?

As soon as possible. Situations keep changing

I need a cargo to Lithuania. Otherwise it'll looks odd

How will the girl trust me?

Khaled, write a letter to your sister. She has to trust this man

And give him a photo of her

An address wouldn't hurt either

And the address of the place

Nothing in the back. Didn't get a return load

Open it anyway

Okay, you can go

Miriam

Khaled

Thank you for this. What do I owe you?

I took a fine load there. I won't take money for this

I've been worried about you

I might as well tell it like it is

I've been a nervous wreck

I became mad trying to think of how to help you

I was lost, but good people helped me

A family from Afghanistan practically adopted me

Although I'm older than any of their seven children

Miriam

We're the only ones left of our family

I hope you can handle it

Don't worry, I'm my mother's daughter

Dying is easy, but I'd like to live

Did I tell you about the young man who did my papers?

It's pure magic. He can make you a new life

It's not necessary, Khaled. I don't want to change my name

I want to keep my identity. I'll go and report myself tomorrow

As you wish

We're going to Mirja, and tomorrow we'll escort you to the police station

You're the best brother in the world

Remember how I teased you when you were little?

When you were really thin?

No

Can you take her to the police station tomorrow morning?

I can't come near, but I will be there

- Which time? - Ten o'clock

I warned you, Jewboy

A, is that you?

What would you like? I'm about to lock up

Yes, it's just me

I haven't drank a drop since you left

I set up this kiosk

Do you want something?

I don't need anything

But I can drive you home

- How have you been? - Fine

A bit lonely. And you?

I've opened a profitable restaurant. I need a headwaiter

I've kept this

If you still want...

Wait a sec

Khaled?

Khaled will be here soon

Will you manage?

I have to open Mecca Gourmet

Miriam

Go to the reception desk. They'll tell you what to do

Tell them you're directly seeking asylum

- Will you wait for me? - I have to go now

I'll see you tonight

Go now

IN MEMORY OF PETER VON BAGH

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