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Misa Stankovic? – That's me.

You're new? – Yes.

Take this. – What is it?

In case you need it.

There's a couple of rules you must follow.

Once you start driving, there's no stopping.

Avoid traffic and don't attract any attention.

And the money? – Once the job is done.

They said there'll be more money this time.

Stefanovic, this is your second time? - Third.

Ask about the money once you arrive,

you know I don't have that info.

You must be at the destination at 9 pm sharp.

Are we clear?

Hey, it's me. How are you?

What did they bomb?

So, everything is all right?

When is your checkup?

You're getting the results at 4 pm?

Yeah I'm fine.

Still down south, but moving out soon.

No, I didn't ask.

You know I'm not allowed to.

I'll call you later.

Okay, bye.

THE LOAD

Anyone know a different route to Belgrade?

Belgrade? – Yeah.

Follow the shoreline, then turn right and keep going straight.

This way, and then right?

No, it's also blocked there. Just go left...

... and take the old mountain road.

Thanks.

You smoke? – Huh?

You smoke?

I haven't got any. – But I do, that's why I'm asking.

Gimme ten.

Twelve? – No, ten.

How much? – 10 dinars.

Thanks.

I know the way to Belgrade.

If you give me a ride, I'll show you.

Some other time, kid.

So?

Where is he?

I'm sorry.

I fucked up.

Can I get in? I'm freezing.

Get in.

You can put the bag in the back. – No, this is good.

It's pointless, NATO is jamming the signal with their satellites.

Do you have a cigarette?

While the Sutjeska's waters flow, 1943 - 1958

Try harder, it's very old.

Harder, harder.

Where'd you get it?

My old man gave it to me.

Wanna listen? – What's that?

My band.

You're good. – Thank you.

What's your band's name?

We haven't got a name anymore...

... we broke up.

The guitar player moved to Novi Sad to study.

Way it goes, I guess.

Which way now?

Left or right?

I'm not quite sure...

Get out.

Where am I supposed to go? – Out!

You're not from around here, are you?

I'm from Pancevo.

You?

I'm from here.

Actually, no I'm not. I'm from Belgrade...

... but we moved here after I finished grade school.

Dad got relocated.

Where does he work?

Nowhere, he's retired.

He was in the Yugoslav Army, so we moved a lot.

Old school, huh?

Yeah, very old school...

My dad is too. Well, was.

Those were different times.

Wait here, I'll be back in a minute.

Yes?

Anyone know the way to Belgrade?

Lost your way, huh?

No, the bridge is blocked. – Since when?

Dunno, there's a fire there.

Then you'll have to take the old road to Belgrade.

So, you go this way...

We are here, and that's the old road.

Just keep going straight...

... till you reach a big tree.

Once there, you go left, and you'll soon reach the road.

So, straight till the tree...

... then left, and that's about it?

Yeah. Just ask around if you get lost.

Got a phone in here?

Nah, they cut off my phone a few weeks ago.

Wanna drink something? – Some other time.

There's a motel down the road.

I guess their phone should work.

Thank you. – Bye.

When in Need – Use It Again

The Battle of Popina 1941

Give it to me.

What's written on it?

While the Sutjeska's waters flow, 1943 - 1958.

What does that mean?

I don't know.

I'm sorry. I had to take a piss.

Why are you going to Belgrade?

I'm going to Germany actually. Munich.

How old are you?

I'll be 19 in December.

19, huh?

At your age I was already married.

Those were different times.

And you? – What about me?

Girlfriend? Family?

None.

Just my old man.

And my mom, but she doesn't live with us anymore.

And what does your father think about you leaving?

I'm sure he worries. I know I would.

My kid is only 16,

but he's taller than both of us.

Short break.

Get me a coffee and some water, I'll be there in a bit. - Okay.

Hey, it's me.

Did you go?

Are the results good?

Great, great.

So everything is all right?

I'm halfway there. What are you doing now?

I'm about to do that too. Me and a colleague.

Don't worry, I'll be home by ten.

10 pm, of course, don't worry.

I can't hear you, speak louder.

I'll be there by ten, bye!

... like a wounded bird

Like dawn without its sun

like a wounded bird

Oh my darling, why aren’t you here?

All my dreams

are filled with sadness

Oh where are you, my love?

I am left but a broken rose

Like dawn without its sun

like a wounded bird

Like dawn without its sun

like a wounded bird

Smile for the camera.

I'm off to the toilet. Drink up and let's go.

Oh my darling, why aren’t you here?

All my dreams

are filled with sadness

Oh where are you, my love?

I am left but a broken rose

Sutjeska, 1975

Come on, one for the newlyweds!

No.

This one's for the best man.

You fucking with me, kid?! Just drink!

Is there a problem?

Yes there is! The kid won't toast the newlyweds.

Cheers!

Cheers!

Somewhere out there our fortune lies sleeping

perhaps even true love

let us hold hands

and depart in loving embrace

Take me away from here

to where the nights are young

and where there is hope for us still

take me away from here

Take me away from here

to where the nights are young

and where there is justice for us,

take me away from here

You stole it? – Here you go.

Wow, dude!

Can I try?

What did you say your name was again?

Paja.

Vlada.

How long have you been driving?

About two weeks.

Ever since the bombing started.

It's temporary, until I find a proper job.

I used to work at the old Utva Factory.

You heard of Utva? – No.

They shut it down.

One has to earn a living somehow.

Well okay, but why this?

I got a truck driving licence when I was a kid.

My father talked me into it.

He said it's always good to have something on the side.

So I got the licence.

Turns out the old man was right.

What are you transporting?

Whatever I'm given. I don't ask.

What did they give you this time?

I don't know.

What do you mean you don’t know?

Doesn't that freak you out?

Who do you have in Germany?

No one.

So why Germany, then?

Life's not much better there.

I heard on TV that their living standards are the same as ours.

Sounds like something they'd say on TV here.

Good afternoon. – Good afternoon.

What's the problem?

I went over a pothole.

What's in the back?

Open it.

I'm not permitted to do that.

License and registration.

What's this? – The papers.

Sorry, I had no idea... – It's okay.

It's fine. – Goodbye, sir.

What happened?

He didn't see you.

What did he want?

You can drop me off around here.

Or perhaps somewhere closer?

Here's fine, thanks.

I don't know when I'm leaving exactly.

Can you stop here?

Sure.

Take care. – I will.

What are you going to do in Munich?

Whatever. I'll get by.

Once you make a decision, everything gets easier.

If you ever need anything, or want to come to Germany, just call.

Thank you.

Your band? – Yeah.

Take care. – Good luck!

You too!

PAJA THE KING

Good evening.

The others arrived long before you.

I took a detour, the bridge was blocked on my route.

Did you make any stops?

Only to check if everything's all right.

So?

Is everything all right?

Yes.

Straight on until that building, then... – I know, right from the parking lot.

Hello. – Mhm.

You've got a new round tomorrow evening.

Where? – Back to the base in Kosovo.

You'll get the directions there.

Who's driving me home?

You'll take the truck.

And the money? – Ask in the building.

Found this in the truck. Probably from the guy before me.

Go wait at the building.

Stefanovic?

Can I go now?

That idiot still didn't return the truck? - No.

Wait outside.

Wash the truck before you leave tonight.

What happened to the back door?

I hit a pothole.

Leave.

You're just like my father

He did the same horrible things

to my mother

If there were justice, angels, God

she would have lived long enough

to warn me

not to suffer the same dreadful fate

What took you so long?

Got held up at work.

Where's Ivan? – In his room.

Are you hungry?

No.

Where did you sleep?

In the truck.

Wanna drink something? – Please, don't get up.

Is everything all right?

Ivan? Ivan!

Is everything okay?

I talked to my dad yesterday.

What did he say?

He invited us to their village. It's safer, there's no bombing.

Ivan and you should go,

I'll join you in a few days.

I've got another round to do tonight.

We can wait for you.

You shouldn’t stay here.

Don't you worry.

Milica, does this camera work?

I don't know, probably...

We should figure out what to do with Leka's stuff.

Leave them here.

"THE ARSENALS OF DEMOCRACY RUN DEEP...

We can fight for months and months, even years"

– NATO General Shelton

Wanna check the view from my window? - Yes!

Good afternoon. – Good afternoon.

What's that on your eye? – I'll be up in a minute.

Still not talking, huh?

When are you leaving again?

Tonight. This is the last one.

What's the camera for? – Just work stuff.

Hey, you might dig this.

What is it? – A friend's band.

You thought I don't have cool friends, huh?

How's mom doing? You're taking care of her?

You'd know if you were around more...

Do you think I don't care?

Hi neighbour, how's it going?

Minding my own business.

You think I enjoy being away?

No, I just know you're not here.

Come give me a hand with something.

Nope.

You don't smoke? – No.

Where's grandpa's lighter?

Did you know that grandpa Leka...

... was barely 17 when he went to war?

A real war,

not this video game war.

He and his brother Bane,

who was two years older,

nineteen.

They ran away to join the partisans and fight the fascists.

They were together in a battle,

the battle of Sutjeska.

It was one of the biggest battles of WWII here.

They got separated during the battle.

Leka was holding one position while his brother took the other.

That was the last time they ever saw each other.

After the war, Leka went back to Sutjeska, looking for his brother.

He told me how

the bombs had changed the landscape.

Anyway, he didn't find his brother.

So, he gave up.

Several years later,

in 1958,

he was invited to attend the 15th anniversary of the battle.

My mom told me how, once there,

Leka went to the place where he saw his brother last.

He stood there, staring at a tree in the middle of the field.

A walnut tree.

He knelt in front of it, and began crying like a child.

Why?

Because he knew that beneath that tree lay his brother Bane.

Bane loved walnuts.

He always had some in his pockets.

He thought they brought him luck.

Later, when they dug up...

... the tree's roots...

... they found Bane's remains.

The whole tree grew out of his pocket.

After the war, the army awarded Leka...

... a medal, a watch and a lighter.

He gave me that lighter when he caught me smoking.

So where is it?

I lost it.

Ivan, come upstairs!

Go hang out with your friends. – Bye.

Hurry up, it will burn out.

Cool!

There!

You have a tic?

Only since recently. – Can you move your forehead?

I know you can. Without the eyebrows?

I can do this with my hand.

Anyone can do that. – No they can't.

I'm the only one in my class who can.

I can. – Yes, but not everyone can.

My friend tried, but she has fat hands.

I've long ceased to feel fear

over how I live or what I say

I do what I want and I don’t give a fuck

about what others might say

Every day I am being accused

You like this? – What?

Do you like it? – Yeah, it's great.

Because I know some people will always be there

when everything sinks and breaks away,

and all my hope is lost

so thank you, thank you for all

You know what, I need to form a band.

I've long ceased to feel pain

from all these deceptions, lies and deceit

It’s time to show your hand

please say what's on your mind

Every day I am being accused

by two-faced rotten liars

they won't ever defeat me

I won't surrender to their lies

Because I know some people will always be there

when everything sinks and breaks away

and all my hope is lost

so thank you, thank you for all

Some people will always be there

when everything sinks and breaks away,

and all my hope is lost

so thank you, thank you for all