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In 1993, the number of refugees from Bosnia and Herzegovina was so large

that even hotels in tourist places were converted to accommodate refugees

who are still there today.

We were in Brčko when it all started.

They barged into our apartment on April 15th.

Three of them with guns and uniforms.

They beat me up right away and took my wife to another room.

That was the last time I saw her.

Last year I found out she was dead.

The assembly centre was at a farm outside the city.

Thirty men in one cattle box.

What I saw there, I couldn't believe people could do to each other.

They took seven of us outside.

They gave us some knives.

They forced us that everyone cuts off one hand.

They were drunk.

An older man

didn't want to cut.

They turned on a cement mixer, but he still didn't want to do it.

They stuck his head into the mixer.

I tried cutting.

But I couldn't cut through the bone.

They said

I made an effort and that they wouldn't kill me.

And my arm was

just left hanging.

They said they'd help me out.

They took me to the mixer and... Well...

You shouldn't feel guilty for having been lucky.

I'm not blaming myself.

I'm just saying Allah's will be done.

If I blamed myself

or anyone else

I couldn't do anything.

You motherfucker! Come over here!

What a jerk!

I'm drunk, so I'll tell you.

Sometimes when I'm...

When I walk around town alone...

When...

When I'm alone in my room...

When I take a leak. Your name just pops up in my head.

Una.

What?

Nothing. Your name pops up.

Una, Una, Una...

What a fuckin' honour!

Great you think of me when you take a leak.

No... I didn't mean it like that...

You know what I meant.

I do.

You do? Really?

There are people around.

Where are you going now, Una?

Don't worry, I'll just keep repeating Ivan, Ivan, Ivan.

Sorry, I didn't mean to spy on you.

Are you from the hotel up there?

Mahir?

I'm here.

Could you come here for a second? Sorry to bother you.

This shit fell off.

I didn't touch anything, I just let the water run.

I know, it happens.

If anyone told me five years ago that I'd be living in Pula...

You've been here long?

A while.

Where are you from?

A village in Drina Valley.

How are you coping? Is there anyone from your parts over here?

No?

I lived in Drina Valley for a while.

In Foča.

I worked for an engineering company.

Nice region, no doubt about it.

All those parts along the Drina River...

Those of you who still haven't paid for the graduation trip

please tell your parents to do it

over vacations or you won't be able to go.

OK, can we start the class now?

Why are you two talking?

OK. We'll start with 13% of our straight-A students...

Nerds!

What "nerds"? They've earned commendations!

Hey Una, your fucker's here.

What will you do now that the school is out for the summer?

- Did you find something to do? - Yes. I'll work.

At the shipyard, my dad's friend will hire me.

Great.

Let's go.

What are you doing?

Getting rid of excess stuff. As you can see.

Those are Dad's clothes.

- Is your salary the same as before? - No way.

What can I do? Times have changed.

Feel free to browse.

How about you? Is work going well?

It is.

It is not commendable giving away the remains of someone else's life.

But fuck it.

One, two, three, four, refugees!

One, two, three, four, refugees!

There's a shit load of you!

They have been saying for years.

There are fewer of you, but there are more of you.

One, two, three, four, refugees!

There are more of you.

One, two, three, four, refugees!

There's a shit load of you!

Waiting for me?

Thanks for watching out on me.

Nice shirt.

Nice shirt!

What?

The scent of the sea.

What kind of house did you live in, can you remember?

Just an ordinary house.

With windows, doors, rooms and a kitchen.

Could you describe your kitchen to me?

- You want me to talk about my kitchen? - You could, yes.

It was...

Like this room here.

With a table and four chairs.

And a garden-looking window.

- A sink, oven, cupboard... - Did you use the oven?

Who doesn't use an oven?

What did you cook in it?

The last meal you remember having it.

From the oven?

I don't remember.

- Meat. - What kind of meat?

I can't remember.

You can't remember or you don't want to?

I can't remember.

We have 25 minutes left.

Mom, leave me alone, you're drunk.

- Hey my little one! - Is mom there?

No, she's not here.

- What's new? How are you? - We're fine.

- Is school over? - Yes, we're done with school.

How did you do?

I did well, Igor's had problems with math.

- But he pulled through. - He's just like his dad.

Who's that?

It's dad. He wants to talk to you.

He's watching some stupid cartoon so he can't talk right now.

- Do you need some money? - No, you don't have to, it's OK.

- Who was that? - Marina.

Why do you want to cut him off?

You thought he was hot, right?

What's wrong? He's handsome, he plays music, he's not stupid.

OK, he's not exactly a genius.

He's OK, you can talk to him.

I was at Marina's.

Do you think he cares about you?

How often do you talk? If I may ask.

What? Twice a week?

Every day?

He just asked how we were doing.

He doesn't give a fuck about how you're doing.

Why did he run away if he cared so much?

What are you drinking?

You ungrateful piece of shit!

You think you can patronize me!

He didn't escape from the war, he ran away from you!

Fucking hell, Igor!

What is it?

I didn't know where to go.

You picked a good place.

What happened to her?

Someone died.

Do you know her?

There are two or three of them who cry like that.

She's crying for someone who's been long gone.

How do you know that?

They sound different when they just find out.

Incoherent...

As if they can't catch their breath.

How long have you been here?

Three years.

A little over.

What have you been doing here for three years?

Nothing.

I walk.

I head out in the morning.

I walk as far as I can.

When I get tired, I take the bus.

And then?

Nothing. I listen to people crying over here.

You OK?

No.

And you?

No.

- Well? - 'Morning...

Good morning.

Fuck!

I have to go home.

Don't come here again, please.

I'm here about the job ad.

What ad?

The one on the door.

OK...

What does the ad say?

Waitress wanted.

What part didn't you understand?

I understood everything, I need a job.

Explain to the man.

Should I? I guess I'll have to.

Do you have a pussy between your legs?

I'm asking you nicely. Do you have a pussy or not?

Hello, guys! How's it goin'?

Don't ask. Better treat us to a round.

We're hanging here like a pair of testicles. Cut the crap.

Where are you going?

Dado!

Excuse me! I'm here about the ad, I need a job.

What are you doing? Sorry, Nino.

You're one of those from the hotel up there?

Yes.

How much longer are you staying?

Nobody knows.

We're not leaving anytime soon.

- Can you clean floors and toilets? - Yes.

You start tomorrow.

I met someone.

Who?

He's not from here.

Where is he from?

He lives in a hotel.

What hotel?

Pula.

Are you dating a Bosnian?

Where did you find him? What do you need him for?

I have no idea.

You've already done it? Really?

You're so crazy!

Show me your ID.

Your ID.

Come.

- What are they doing to those people? - Taking them to Bosnia.

- Back to the war? - They haven't even seen a war.

They won't take you?

Didn't I tell you not to come here anymore? Did I?

Why do you have to watch this?

Yes, you did tell.

What do you want from me?

Don't... touch me.

I could be your father.

That's the first thing I thought when I saw you in the club.

I thought you were my dad.

You had the same shirt he used to wear.

Is this a fucking joke to you?

You got bored of your boyfriend

so you want something new. Is that it?

You're such a jerk.

Why did you come that night?

- Where? - Here, to the club.

Bosnians are forbidden to go out after midnight, isn't it?

No shit, you're going out.

You're lucky you didn't get trampled at the mosh pit.

Excuse me, sir, a phone call for you.

At the reception desk.

What the fuck are you doing?

You little fool!

- You can't cook it without oil! - I was hungry.

Stupid...

I'll make something for you.

Fuck.

- Mom's asleep? - Yes.

Fuckin' great.

What are you doing?

Here, take 100 Kunas.

- Why me? - Didn't you say you were hungry?

You're jerking me, Igor.

What are you doing here?

I wanted to talk to you.

How did you know where I live?

I was just passing by chance.

By chance?

You came to the club by chance.

And on the bus, and now in front of my building.

I have to go to the store.

Here you are!

Well? Is it good?

- This one is my favorite. - Can we see each other again?

Why?

Why do you want us to see each other?

You don't have to answer.

I told Marina about you.

Marina who?

My best friend.

- Do you know what she said? - What?

- I should invite you to a party. - What party?

Her birthday party.

Tonight.

Who's coming?

- Me, you, Marina... - Enough.

Hi.

- Should we take a seat here? - Yes.

Give me one.

Una!

Here is Marina.

That's her?

You came!

You brought him after all.

Marina, nice to meet you.

Mahir. Happy birthday.

What fucking birthday? It's already over.

Now we'll just get wasted with booze.

Why are you two prudes all by yourselves?

Let's go join the crew!

- Do we have to? - Take a sip. What do you want to drink?

Let's go.

We've got everything. Loki will get you something, he's a bartender tonight.

Loki! Get them something to drink.

- Come on, try this. It's a Morbido. - What the fuck is in it?

- Everything! Coke, whiskey, wine, vodka, come on.

You're fucking crazy.

What's up with you, Una's mystery dick? Want a sip?

No, thank you.

- You're some religious type? - Don't be fucking stupid!

- No. Is there any beer? - Beer?

Why are you being such a bastard? The man wants some beer.

Your mom's a fucking bastard! It's great you came to my party.

I gave money in advance, I fool.

I saw neither drugs nor money.

Once upon a time, when I remember.

There were drugs, drugs and money.

Loser, I'm a loser.

Once upon a time, when I remember.

There were drugs, drugs and money.

Loser, I'm a loser.

Fuck, you can sing well!

Of course, he does. When Mahir sings, it's great.

When he farts, it's awesome.

Mahir, you're fascinating. Who gives a fuck about me?

- Who gives a fuck about you, Loki! - Yes, who gives a fuck.

Can you play?

No.

- He can! - Of course he can.

He can! Come on, play something for us!

You don't know a single one of the songs I know.

We'll see about that.

I dream of hearing you breathe again.

How you breathe while the grass bends.

To be touched by your blue hair.

Your hair on my face, darling.

I dream that we make love again in the grass..

In that grass that lies there under us.

And let your hot hand wander.

Your hand over my body.

I only have one life.

And I throw it like crazy.

Because I fell in love with a woman.

The woman I dream of.

I only have one life.

And I throw it like crazy.

Because I fell in love...

with a woman I shouldn't have.

Here we are.

What's this?

- A mansion. - Whose?

No idea. Of some people who ran away from war.

Come on!

It's my mom's job, she sells other people's houses. Come on.

What?

I haven't been in a house for a long time.

I know nothing about you.

What would you like to know?

Where did you live in Bosnia?

In a village.

Then in Sarajevo for a couple of years, when I went to college.

But I couldn't take it.

I mean...

Not the college, but the city.

I went back home.

What did you do then?

I tended animals.

- What animals? - Cows.

In your backyard?

At a food processing plant.

What did you do with all those cows?

Whatever I had to do. Cleaning, feeding, milking...

I even delivered some.

- You delivered cows? - A couple of times,

when there were no vets around.

What it's like?

What?

Is it queasy? It isn't.

You feel good when you see it, all steamy.

What?

When a little cow comes out?

A calf.

A calf.

Who did you live with?

Did you have kids?

She was young so...

We didn't want to rush it.

How young?

Older than you.

Was she beautiful?

I have to go home, my mom will make a fuss.

You just sleep. Shut the door on your way out.

Let's go.

- Where? - You'll see.

Amina!

Hey, you two! What are you doing here? Scram!

Beat it!

What about this one?

Is it from the war?

When you say that, from the war...

What?

No, I fell when I was a kid.

I think it's from the war.

Yes it's still there...

As long as we're here.

This is my country.

Build a home here.

Fuck yourself and your song.

Mom...

I want to go to Italy.

To see Dad.

Is that your idea?

He invited me.

What will you be doing there?

Nothing...

I'll see where he lives.

He'll show me around the city,

and the botanical garden.

Botanical garden?

Yes, Orto dei Semplici, the oldest in Europe.

You don't say!

Do you remember the day he went away?

I was at school.

I was in the office.

But I didn't have any work to do so I came home early.

I found him there.

In front of the building.

He was already in the car.

Do you know what did he say when I asked him where he was going?

To Trieste, to buy car headlights.

But anyway...

He's still gone.

Both him...

And the car.

And the fucking headlights.

- Beat it. - Come on, do it!

Come on, relax.

Push me, come on!

What's up?

All the receipts are charged.

Give me a beer.

Is she one of your tribe?

Who?

Mahir...

What can I get you?

A coffee.

Mahir!

Talk to me.

Mahir...

Come on, talk to me, Mahir.

Mahir, talk to me.

- Talk to me, Mahir! - That's enough. Get out.

Scram!

The kids and I left a month before they came to our village.

Elmin said we couldn't stay and he was right.

Elmin is my husband.

He, his brother and his father stayed. They said they'd defend the village.

When we still thought it was possible to defend it.

How long have you been in exile?

Three years.

First, they sent us to the Drava River Basin,

then to Zagreb.

We stayed at a gym for a year and then a year at the Laguna Hotel.

What happened with male members of your family?

I don't know.

I've searched everywhere.

The lists of the imprisoned and the dead. I couldn't find them anywhere.

Many people are going through the same.

Sometimes it's better to learn the worst than to live without closure.

I know people who go to Italy every summer

to pick apples.

They're punks, they just fuck around there.

They say if you make an effort,

you can make

up to 150 Deutsche marks per day.

It's some plantations in the hills.

Supposedly very beautiful.

Many people stay in the same house.

Bulgarians, Romanians,

Ukrainians, our folks...

People just want to make money, they don't care where's everybody from.

Give him this message.

Tell him we don't have to meet or talk.

Just give this to him.

Tell him it's from Vahida.

Did you memorize my name?

He knows where to find me.

Who's Vahida?

Please tell me who she is.

Do you know her from before?

You have to tell me something.

Are you going to talk to me?

- I can't tell you anything. - Why?

I can't remember a thing.

Bullshit.

That's fucking bullshit. Cut the crap!

- What's up? - Come on, let's go up there.

What is it?

- I was at the hotel. - OK, and?

A woman attacked me.

She gave me this.

Elmin, Babo, Faruk, Alma, Meho, Emir, Hasan...

- Who the fuck are these people? - I have fucking no idea.

What should I do?

Nothing.

Nothing! What should you do?

Listen to me!

You're fucking 18! You shouldn't do a goddamn thing!

Come on, let's go!

I always feel smart coming here, but I leave feeling stupid and drunk as fuck!

- Hi, Mahir! - Hey...

Did we make any money?

Not bad.

Get me one, as usual.

Get yourself something too.

- No, thank you. - Come on, Mahir, it's on the house.

Some relative of my wife came on vacation with his family. What a drag.

What is it, Mahir?

Are you tired?

I can't wait to lie down.

Just go.

Should I?

Good night.

Good evening. Two tickets to Italy.

Where in Italy?

- The first bus to Italy? - Buses leave on Wednesday and Saturday.

Two tickets for Wednesday.

That's 180 kunas for two people.

The tickets are 170 kunas,

and reservations are 10 kunas.

Here you are.

They're asking if we want ecstasy.

This is on the house... You fucking piece of Bosnian shit.

What a fucking jerk!

Suck it, you fucking moron!

- What did you take? - Nothing, I got drunk.

Excuse me. Have any of you seen Mahir?

I haven't.

He's been long gone.

OK, I can do it myself...

Come on...

Come on.

What happened to you?

Nothing.

Has anyone asked about me?

Come on, drink this.

I'll be outside if you need me.

Vahida.

Please, don't.

Where are they, Mahir?

Kemo.

Babo.

Elmin.

Your Alma.

Where are they?

They're dead.

- They're all dead, Vahida. - Why are you the only one alive?

How come you're the sole survivor? Mahir, answer me.

Tell me how come you're the sole survivor, Mahir!

- How come you're the sole survivor? - Vahida, that's enough. Let's go.

Come on, let's go.

Did you take everything?

Wait.

Here, a little bit more.

Buy something for your little brother. Some trifle.

Thanks.

Hey people, has anyone seen Una?

Please, can you check on and call her?

Come on, hurry up.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Good morning, your ticket please.