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Welcome. Come in.

Good morning.

-You wanted to see me. -Take a seat.

-Would you like some coffee? -No.

Tell me, why did you want to see me?

Well, Diamando,

we are family now.

We are.

-Shouldn't we meet more often? -We are too busy, aren't we?

-We'll always be busy. -You are right.

Your husband? The children?

Everyone's fine, thank God.

On the occasion,

I wanted to discuss something with you.

Yes.

-The daughter of Konstantis. -Evgenia? What?

She has driven us crazy.

-We've lost our sleep. -You don't say! Thodoris?

Hush! He fell in love.

Let me do the talking, the matchmaking.

Wait. My husband knows nothing yet.

He has to talk to his son first

and then the fathers can arrange the marriage.

-I was thinking of something else. -What?

-Does she want him? -Right.

Talk to her mother, she's your friend, and get some information.

Let us be prepared not to be ridiculed.

But be careful.

Do not let them know that we are interested.

Say that you will check afterwards

if we are interested too.

The point is for young people to get married and not resent it.

To be passionate about it.

We both know how hard marriage can be.

If there is no love before marriage,

it can be intolerable.

Your son and my daughter were lucky in that aspect.

-Do you disagree? -No.

How could I disagree?

My Chrisavgi...

Is she a good bride?

She is a great housewife with a hearth of gold.

Your son loves her.

He would die for her.

Then...

Then, what?

What's wrong, my dear?

Nothing, Katerina.

Nothing.

The burdens of life... Marriage and the such.

My marriage.

Fatigue, worries, you know.

They are endless.

Your husband?

Why are you asking?

Is he alright?

He's fine. He's getting old, that's all.

Diamando.

When our children got married, our worries became one.

We became family.

It's not bad to talk about our worries.

I said, he's fine. He's getting old.

Well, I should get going.

And as agreed, I will talk about Evgenia.

May God bless this wedding.

-Farewell. -Goodbye.

ERT PRESENTS : THE GREEK SHORT STORY

SINFUL LOVE

BASED ON KONSTATNINOS THEOTOKIS' SHORT STORY

THE REVELATION

What are you doing, girl?

Here, I am cutting some vegetables.

You never stop, do you?

Does your husband make you work all day?

Why? Doesn't he work day and night?

That's different. He is a man.

Why, my mother-in-law, who is a woman and old

works less than I do?

Let me help you.

We got stuck.

Enough, father. You've cut enough.

I cannot stand seeing you toiling, you're an old man.

No matter how old you think I am, I still got it.

I have a soft spot for you, I like taking care of you.

Only the countesses are being taken care of. I'm a villager.

Only the countesses are as beautiful as you.

God wanted me to be a villager.

Sometimes God makes mistakes.

Was it a mistake that He made me love your son?

Sometimes we do not know who makes us love.

God or Satan?

Only God.

Do not be so sure.

If Satan puts something in his mind...

What does Satan know about love?

Why are you discussing about Satan?

What do you want? To summon him to our house?

It's for a good thing.

Satan does no good.

Remember that, girl.

Keep it in mind and don't forget it until your last breath.

What about you? Are you done with the vegetables?

What's left to do? Laundry?

I told him, I don't need help, but he...

He wanted to talk about Satan.

You are grumpy today.

Shrew.

Let me see. It's okay, they are enough.

-But... -They are more than enough, I said.

Come on, let's get inside. We have things to do.

Stathis, what's wrong?

What?

I saw a...

big fish.

Like the whale of this Jonah.

I was swimming and I was drowning.

And suddenly I saw a big mouth opening.

-Jonah's? -Yes.

I had seen it in a picture.

Calm down, dear. That was a long time ago.

-Come on, get back to sleep. -Yes...

What if I see it again?

Let me make you something to drink.

Will you tell me what's wrong?

Life, Diamando.

-I'm tired. -That's blasphemy.

-God gave life to you. -And God will take it from me.

Knock on wood!

What are you talking about? You are still young.

That's not your fault.

You don't deserve to suffer.

Go talk to the priest.

I've been to the priest twice.

Once when I got baptized and once when I got married.

The third will be for my funeral.

But I won't go on my own. They'll take me there.

Why are you saying this, Stathis?

You've changed.

Remember when I took you from your father to marry you?

-Where did that come from? -I wanted you.

I kidnapped you and I married you.

-How come you mention that? -You liked it, didn't you?

I was young.

And beautiful.

God cursed me.

Is beauty a curse?

Isn't it?

This...

Dimitris.

-Who? -That man.

The one you were engaged to before I took you.

What about him?

Did you love him?

Tell me.

What are you talking about now?

What's gotten into you after all those years?

You fancied me, you stole me, you married me.

No matter if I wanted it or not, or if it was right,

God finally blessed our marriage.

And I loved you.

Who cares about these old stories?

We were young back then.

And we had no mind.

Later, we came to prosper.

We had children.

One of them got married.

All because God helped us.

And you know why?

Because we followed His order.

We did not violate His order.

No, we didn't.

Go to the priest, Stathis.

Confess your suffering.

If you do it,

you will find inner peace.

-Go back to sleep. -What about you?

I will sleep here by the fire.

I am cold.

They've gone for a walk.

It's too early, how much will you have drunk by night?

Mind your business.

She's right father. Stop drinking.

Will you be speaking on my face now?

-I'm going to the fountain. -Go.

-Where are you going? -To the fields.

-Shall I join you? -You stay here.

No need.

Maria, grab the dough, as I showed you.

Then let it rest in the bowl.

Yes.

Be careful not to mess up or we'll end up with no bread!

-I know, mother. -Irene, take care of the lentils.

Yes.

I'm going to the fountain too.

-Good morning! -Chrisavgi!

What's up?

Where are you going?

Wherever I like. Mind your business.

-Good morning! -Good morning.

-Good morning. -Good morning!

Good morning.

-Is this the way to fields? -Mind your business, I said.

That's the way to the fountain.

I was thirsty. Why do you care?

Therianos, be careful.

I obey to you

based on the vow I gave to our wedding.

But the priest told me so, I stick to the vow when the man does good.

When he does evil, this changes.

What evil? What are you talking about?

You've gone mad, how is this my fault?

Look me in the eye.

Go to the fields and stop lying to me!

The tail is wagging the dog!

Go to the hell...

-Good morning, girls. -Good morning.

Why didn't you ask me to get the jug?

I can lift two jugs, even three.

I did not think about it.

You left in a hurry.

Tell your mother I'm visiting her later.

I will.

Give it to me, I'll fill it up.

No, let's go together.

-Good morning! -Good morning!

You came early today.

Stop talking and bring me some wine.

I will.

Tell me, is this for free?

-What? -Am I paying for the wine or not?

You pay for it.

Then why are you like this? I am not stealing it!

You are edgy today, aren't you?

See how much he'll drink.

May God bless you!

-Do not rejoice in advance. -Why in advance?

Let's see, does Evgenia want him?

Evgenia is smart. She's got the brains.

As she fell out of love with Giorgis, she will fall in love with Thodoris.

It's not like that, Fotini.

Nor are we sure that she's over Giorgis.

What? Don't I know my own daughter?

We know nothing.

Not even ourselves.

What's the matter with you?

-You weren't like that. -Like what?

Your needs and your morals were top priority.

I wish I knew better.

What do you mean?

For a marriage to succeed, there must be love beforehand.

And not just from one part, but from both.

Love is nothing but a habit, that's what you've been saying.

Is it?

I couldn't be more wrong.

What's wrong, Diamando? The newlyweds?

No. The poor children love each other.

Poor? Why poor?

Where is your daughter? Why is she late?

She is at the field, she's coming. Now, tell me.

What do you want me to tell you?

What's making you suffer.

Are there people who don't suffer?

Diamando, tell me.

Why won't you talk to me? I know.

What do you know?

Men gather in the tavern and they observe each other.

And what do you think they do? Do they keep it to themselves?

They say it all to their wives.

Before you know it, the secret is scattered in the wind.

Everyone knows about it.

Tell me.

Now. I'm begging you.

What do you know about Stathis?

Lately, he hasn't been well.

That wine has taken him down.

Just that?

Yes, he's been drinking.

-Is that what they say? -Isn't that enough? You want more?

Or, is there more?

Diamando, Look at me.

Does Therianos hit you?

Stathis? Never.

-At least he hasn't done that. -At least?

Apart from drinking, he has not done anything else.

Listen to me.

You have to stop him.

People talk and words are bullets.

You have two girls to marry.

You were a respected family.

That's why your son had a good marriage.

What about the girls?

If Stathis continues like this, who will want to marry them?

Lord!

-Hush! -Are you crazy?

-Can they see me? -Let me go!

Wait!

-Why did you do that? -Me or you?

-What did I do? -Why did you grab me like this?

How could I talk to you without being seen?

-By pushing you? -You shouldn't talk to me.

-Then how could I tell you what I want? -You shouldn't say it.

How would you know about it?

Wasn't that slap enough? You want more?

-Depends. -On what?

If you can listen while you're slapping, then I don't care.

Evgenia...

Shall I ask for your hand?

Go on! Slap me!

Tell me. Shall I?

-What are you doing? They will see us! -I'm begging you.

I cannot live without you, marry me and...

And you will slap me all day.

I swear to God, I can take it. I'm strong.

Hit me whenever you like. Hit me with a stick.

Hit me with the rolling pin.

With anything you like. It is strong, it can take it.

Where will you find such a willing man to hit and slap?

I want my husband to be a real man.

And I want my wife to be a real woman.

To hell! You've been messing around since morning...

Stathis, why are you such a mess?

They're coming, they're choking me!

What? Who's choking you?

Are you blind? Can't you see? The place is full of snakes!

Sweet Lord, we're doomed.

I am not afraid of you!

Cursed snake!

-Come here, come. -I'm not afraid of you!

Do not smile at me! You bitch!

Come on, sit here. Stathis. Here!

What happened? What's wrong?

Go find Giorgis. He'll carry him home.

I can't do it. He's drunk and heavy.

On my way.

Easy, easy.

You dog!

You Satan! Cursed you are!

What do you want? Let me go, you're crazy!

I heard something and I went to check on them.

Have you gone crazy? Let me go! Satan has got into you!

Think about your son, you dog!

About your children!

-Is mother okay? -She is.

Don't go.

What happened?

You'll wake them up. Stop.

You'll wake the kids up, calm down!

-Calm down! -Lord, we're doomed.

It's over, we're done.

Calm down, please.

You'll wake everyone up.

Mother, are you alright?

Yes, we're fine!

Your mother has a headache.

I can ask Chrisavgi to make her something to drink.

No, she's fine. She's alright.

Stop it!

How do you get those ideas? Why won't you believe me?

I swear to God!

I heard something and went to check on them!

I went to see if they needed help.

You dare swear to God, you rogue!

You are a rogue for not believing your husband.

You get those ideas because you're jealous.

If you're jealous of her...

Because you're jealous and Satan got into you

you'll destroy everything!

Your children, your family, me, everything!

Dear Lord, look at that liar!

Calm down. Come closer.

Let us enjoy our last years together.

Therianos...

I’ll kill you with my bare hands if my son gets hurt!

I'll call the police, they'll take you to the gallows.

-You're acting crazy again. -You hear me?

Let me go!

Let me go!

Welcome!

-Where's my wife? -At the fountain with the girls.

-My father? -Out.

-Still? -Still.

-Since yesterday? -Since yesterday.

Aren't you worried? We should go look for him.

He'll be fine.

Hungry?

No.

I want to talk to you.

Is it good or bad?

Both.

What's wrong?

Listen, son.

I made up my mind. There's not room for two housewives.

What?

You heard me.

What do you mean, mother?

-You need to go. -Go?

Yes.

-Why? -I told you why.

-Am I supposed to believe that? -I don't care. I've made up my mind.

-Have you no heart? -I do, but I have children too.

So what? This means you need help.

My wife helps you, doesn't she?

Soon You'll have children of your own. How many children will live here?

Do you mean you don't want your grandchildren?

I'm old now.

What happened now? You were fine till now.

What's wrong?

You are leaving. Your father in law will give you another house to live in.

You go take care of the goat.

Why?

It's not your fault. I'm a difficult person.

Have we ever argued?

-Stop talking or we will now. -Mother!

You stop! She messes everything up!

What have I done?

You gave food to that beggar on Christmas.

-Is this wrong? -No, but you didn't ask me.

I did. I remember.

-You mess everything up! -What?

This here, is this its place?

How could I know?

That? Is this its place?

That's its place!

-You need to go! -Shame on you!

-How is that her fault? -Stop talking!

Damn you, Therianos.

Damn you!

What's wrong? Are you crying?

Mother wants us to go.

Why?

-She doesn't like Chrisavgi. -How come?

I do not know.

Is she in charge here?

Who do you think you are, Therianos?

I can knock you down, if I want to, you rogue!

Why don't you want her? It's not like I brought her here.

-You did the matchmaking! -Not me. Your father!

Stop! It's your fault!

-You're hurting her! -Father is good.

As good as dead.

You are crazy! Hear me? Completely crazy!

I'm not afraid of you, Therianos.

I may be a woman, but I'm not afraid of you!

I have God on my side!

Lord! Let's break-up, Giorgis, I'll go back to my father.

I won't lose you!

It's better to lose me than your family.

Stop. I want you, I love you.

No. You will not break-up.

Those whom God has united, no one separates.

You will stay a couple and have your own household.

What will people say? How will I bear such shame?

They will say that you sent me away because I was no good.

They'll say it's my fault. I'll get a bad reputation!

No!

I do not want that! I'd better die! Let's break-up!

Let's break-up, Giorgis, I'll go back to my father.

Heartless! You call yourself a mother? Two birds, one stone.

You are killing both me and her.

How can you be so cold-blooded?

I told you, no one can separate you.

You will not break-up! You will have your own household.

Mother! Mother, forgive me!

Whatever I did I will make it up. Don't make me bear such shame!

How will I talk to the other women?

If they start gossiping, I am done!

What will I tell my father? What will I tell my mother?

Look what you've done! Shame on you!

Stop crying.

You're breaking my heart.

Look at that! What a shame!

Let's go, Giorgis! Let's go now!

I can't stay another day here!

Speak, Therianos!

Tell me!

Will you give them a house and half of the fields?

I will.

-Let's go. -And do as she wishes?

Let's go.

Translation Anna Dimkou

Subtitling AUTHORWAVE