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Rosa!

Yes?

Are you coming?

Where's David?

I don't know.

CONGRATULATIONS, RACHELIKA

Where's the bride?

In her room, picking out what to wear…

So she can find a husband.

Grandma, she's going to study.

She's a woman, she can do both -

study and find a husband.

-Good luck to our student! -Good luck!

Look.

I made it.

CONGRATULATIONS, RACHELIKA THE FIRST STUDENT IN THE ERMOSA FAMILY

That's wonderful.

I wrote something too.

"To our smart Rachelika.

We wish you much luck at the university.

You'll surely be the first doctor in the family, maybe even a professor.

-Love, the family." -Thank you.

-Good job, Becky. -Very nice.

I'm proud of you.

My dear.

Good luck, sis.

Thanks.

Genius.

You have never watched the herd with me so often.

I have something to tell you.

Shimon Ben-Yitzhak talked to me,

the rabbi of the Ari Synagogue.

He has a son who is 19.

He's Sephardi, not that I care,

a scholar,

a family with great lineage,

not so well-off, but that's alright. We have enough, thank God.

He wants me for the money?

No, Amalia, not for the money.

Why, then?

He's never even seen me.

That's what I want to ask -

if you'll meet him.

You'll see one another,

talk and…

And…?

What?

Maybe you'll meet again.

If you both want to, of course.

Maybe you'll like one another.

No need.

"No need"?

Do you think we're suited?

Yes. Otherwise I wouldn't suggest you meet.

Then I trust you, Papa.

If you think we're suited, arrange it.

You can't marry someone you don't know.

I know you want me to get married--

I want?

Don't you?

I don't really care.

Amalia, what's with you?

Nothing.

Since Shloimeleh,

you're so indifferent.

No joy, no desires.

It's called nothing, Papa.

Nothing.

That's how I feel.

Where were you?

Are you alright?

Your sister brought you food.

She was very worried.

I need you tonight.

What for?

Is it true what Eliyahu said?

You dumped the meat in the market and disappeared?

Yes.

The meat rotted, he had to throw it out.

-I told Miriam. -Miriam?!

Eliyahu's the boss and he's my friend.

I recommended you to him.

You shame me.

He had to throw away the meat.

I'm sorry.

But why? Why?

I had had enough.

You had had enough?

Guarding Luna like a warden doesn't make you a man, David.

You must have a job.

You good-for-nothing.

You're worthless.

Who ever imagined

people would call and get food?

-Who? -Rachelika.

And I instantly thought it's genius.

No, you said it's ridiculous.

That's what I said,

but deep down

I thought it's genius.

We all thought she's delusional.

But she…

she has brains…

She's going to university now.

Really? That's wonderful.

So she won't be here every day…

Really?

Who will take the food to the Brits?

You.

Me, on the bike?

So, what, me?

Rosa.

I cook all day, you do nothing.

I have back pain.

You ask him to do something, suddenly he has back pain.

You don't believe me?

Show me one person in Jerusalem who believes a word you say.

And I don't take orders from women.

-Shall I remind you who's the boss? -No need. Gabriel's the boss.

Gabriel's the boss,

and when he's not here, it's me,

and I'm telling you,

you'll deliver to the Brits.

I'm the boss too,

and I'm telling you the same.

-Damn the two of you. -What?

-Good luck to us, amen. -Good luck.

Those bitches have got you by the balls.

Just you wait, Ermosas.

I'll show you who Morduch is.

-My darling. -Papa.

Wait, look at me.

You look smarter already.

I want to hear all the details.

-It was so interesting. -Yes.

We learned poems by Tchernichovsky and Alterman.

We got a list of 100 books to read,

but don't worry, no need to buy them. They're in the library.

Do I look worried?

I'm so happy!

Come here, my darling.

I'm so proud of you.

I have something to tell you--

Not now.

David, don't be a girl.

Now I'm a girl?

No, I meant…

you're…

behaving like me when I'm mad.

I quit the job.

That's good, isn't it?

No, Luna, it's not.

You said the meat and blood upset you.

Tell that to your father.

What did he say to you?

That I'm good for nothing.

I can explain to him

why you can't work there.

I don't want you to.

I don't want everyone to know. Not your father, my mother, no one.

You hear me?

You hear me?

"May it be Your will, God of our fathers,

bless and heal Ephraim Siton,

his soul and body…

heal all the ailing of Israel…"

Gabriel Ermosa.

Do I know you?

Who are you?

Eventually, you'll return home.

Shhh… don't shout.

You promise you won't shout?

Ephraim, what are you doing here?

You can't be here.

You know how long it's been since I laid in a bed, sister?

Gabriel will be back at any minute.

Gabriel will be back when I leave.

How do you know?

I'm in pain, sister.

Do you want a pill?

How can I help you?

A drink.

-I'll get water. -No, no.

-Not water. -No, Ephraim.

You've had enough, I can smell it.

Sister, please.

I'm begging you, for the pain.

Please.

Tell me everything.

From the moment you entered the classroom.

You want to know what we learned?

No. Are there any boys?

I'm the only girl…

What are they like?

They look like kids.

Except…

Except who?

Why aren't you in bed?

We're talking.

Why are you up?

I'm getting a glass of water.

-Except who? -Wait!

Wait.

Good night.

-Good night. -Good night.

Wait…

Except who?

The professor.

What?

How old is he?

I don't know.

Papa's age?

Ew, Luna.

You're sick in the head.

Thirty, maybe a bit more.

I don't know.

He's old.

Stop it.

Better?

Now go.

There's time.

Luna and Rachelika are in the living room.

We'll talk quietly.

About what?

That Brit,

the one I saw by your food stand.

I told you he's a customer.

Why was he at the delicatessen today?

Are you following me?

He returned the plates.

We deliver food to the police. He returned the plates.

A British army captain came to return plates?

Do you think I'm… Ephraim?

I saw you with him.

I don't care what you do

behind Gabriel's back, he deserves it,

but a Brit?

Shame on you.

Shame on me? Shame on you, sister.

Ask Victoria what we do to Jewish women who cavort with the British.

It's your men who killed Matilda?

I killed Matilda.

God help me, Ephraim, you're a murderer.

You killed Matilda,

you just killed another woman…

You have Jewish blood on your hands.

Ephraim.

Ephraim!

Mama and Papa are dead,

Rachamim is dead,

you want to send me to them?

I'm the only one who loves you!

The only one who cares for you. I'm your big sister.

I can't.

I can't live with the shame!

-Ephraim… -Help me.

Help me, sister, I'm begging you! Help me!

Don't…

Shhh…

It's okay.

It's okay.

What's his name?

Shaul.

Shaul's a nice name!

Is he handsome?

Very.

He took attendance

and got to me.

He said,

"Rachel Ermosa?"

Then I said,

"Rachelika."

Then he looked at me for a long time and said,

"You're Rachel here."

That's good, right?

Of course.

I have something to tell you too.

I'm going to London.

What?

How will you get there?

Stephanie, her husband Charlie Parker is an important officer.

He can arrange it.

Really?

Do you know what time it is?

It must be late.

When are you coming to bed?

When we're done talking.

Does he know?

I'll tell him tomorrow.

Ephraim,

leave them,

your friends from the FRG or whatever you're a part of. Enough.

You've done enough.

Leave Jerusalem, start fresh, I'll help you, I promise.

Alright?

You must go now, little brother.

Gabriel will be back in three minutes.

How do you know?

Where is he?

Not far.

Goodbye, sister.

Take care of yourself.

You can go.

Good morning.

Do you know that Charlie Parker imagines us having sex?

What?

He told me that.

You need a translation?

David, what are you talking about?

I heard you talking about him with Rachelika last night.

We talked about tons of stuff,

about Stephanie, my dresses.

Maybe I mentioned him.

-Are you involved with him? -What?

He said he doesn't want me over there.

Only you, without me.

When did he say that?

You said that too.

You don't want me to go there.

That was after you took me to their room.

You're hiding things from me, Luna.

I'm not keeping any secrets.

I want to tell you something.

-I've been trying-- -Oh, yeah? Tell me.

-Not when you're like this. -Like what?!

Like this.

About what Charlie said,

I'll talk to Stephanie. It must be a misunderstanding.

Again behind my back?

No, I'm telling you I'll talk to her.

I don't want you to! Not with some stinking Brit

or anyone else, you hear me?!

You're crying?!

I should be crying!

Hello, Mrs. Mercada.

Hello.

Thank you so much,

but there's no need for so much food.

I'm all alone. There's no one to eat it.

Aren't the children with you?

No, they have their own lives,

bless them, they went home.

Yes, yes.

I'll bring fresh food every day.

Where are yesterday's pots?

Here.

What's that pot over there?

It's not yours.

Give it to me.

-But it's not yours. -Give it to me.

-No need. -Give it.

Here.

Who brought this?

Fortuna.

-The midwife? -Yes.

The one whose husband dumped her?

Yes.

Do you know why?

No.

Because she can't cook.

I hate to bad-mouth her.

It's spoiled, Avram.

You'll get diarrhea.

You can't eat this food. You must stay healthy.

What's this?

Who washed this?

Don't tell me she was at your home.

Of course not.

-But it's washed. -I washed it last night.

A man shouldn't wash dishes, Avram.

Give them back to me dirty.

But the flies…

Fine.

I'll come by tonight and wash your dishes.

No need.

-Do the laundry. -No need.

-Mop the floors. -No need.

Avram,

my name is Mercada Ermosa.

I don't do what's needed, but what I want.

What a woman.

He went to synagogue.

Afternoon prayer.

He's up and about?

Yes, he's better.

He's recovering.

You came.

Yes.

I came.

I'm glad.

I have to tell you something about him.

Before he comes back.

He fell in love in Safed.

Amalia.

A good girl.

She loved him so.

She wouldn't give him up even after he told her about himself.

She was prepared to lie for him.

A brave girl.

What happened?

He couldn't.

He's a righteous boy.

Your son.

The credit is yours.

You raised him.

Yes, but I don't know how to help him.

I want to be alone with him.

Hello?

Luna.

It's for you.

The British woman.

Mr. Zacks, I have to go to the police to sign papers before the trip.

Can I leave for an hour?

Don't you think I'll manage on my own?

Go, sweetheart.

And take the rest of the day off.

Yes.

I'll look for shoes for the trip.

-Bye, Mr. Zacks. -Goodbye.

HELP FOR THE NEEDY

When Mother first told you about me,

you sent her away.

True?

True.

I was wrong.

But then I kept looking for you.

At your daughter's wedding,

you saw me.

You surprised me.

I wasn't even sure it was you.

There were people, it was my daughter's wedding.

Shlomo,

I'm a married man. I have three daughters.

Your mother must have told you.

Yes.

She spared me nothing.

She's a good woman.

Your mother is a good woman.

She told you the truth.

You left Jerusalem.

I never stopped looking for you.

I was sure you didn't want me.

You're the son I've always dreamed of.

I've waited so long

to tell you that.

So long.

Amalia,

that's a nice name.

Shlomo,

I've made…

countless mistakes in my life.

But there's only one that I regret.

Don't give up on your love.

Give up everything,

but not the woman you love.

But I'm a bastard.

I can't marry.

God is the Matcher of couples.

You met her.

You speak of her

with such love, such fervor.

It's from above.

What's that?

A picture of you from last year.

So?

I told Shimon Ben-Yitzhak that you're so modest,

you won't meet his son before the wedding.

Only at the wedding itself.

If there will be a wedding.

Really?

-That's what you said? -Yes.

A white lie is justified by good intentions.

His son was so impressed,

he just asked to see a photo.

Look how beautiful you are.

His son thinks so too.

He wants to settle.

Alright.

You didn't even ask his name…

Whore.

David, what are you doing?

Where were you?

-Put that thing down. -Luna, answer me!

I was at work.

Until now?

Then I went shopping.

Were you anywhere else?

-You're scaring me. What happened? -I know you met Charlie.

Yes, at the police station.

Why did he send you a suitcase?

Are you following me?

Why did he send you a suitcase?

It was Stephanie!

Put that down

and let me explain!

I'm going to London.

I tried to tell you.

-That you're going with Charlie to London? -With Stephanie.

That's what you told your father?

Rachelika too.

Anyone else?

Mr. Zacks.

Everyone but me?

Luna, you're not going to London.

I know I'm your wife.

Don't keep reminding me.

Wife, get over here!

David!

David, stop!

Whore!

David!

David, open the door!

Help!

Stop!

Let me in!

Let me in!

Papa!

Let her go!

David!

Stop!

David!

Papa!

Papa!

Luna!

What did you do?

Luna?

Luna?

Luna?

Luna?!

Luna…

Papa?

She's dead.

Luna!