Original subtitles

A film by Frelle Petersen

You can hang your coat here.

There...

Then we put on these blue ones.

-Good morning, Elsa. -Morning.

I have someone new with me today.

-Good morning. I'm Sofie. -Come on in.

-How are you today? -I'm fine. But this is gulping.

Oh? Let me have a look.

-Let's see what's going on. -Yes.

I'll just lift this a bit.

-It looks much better now. -Yes.

I used an udder cream. It's the only thing that works.

-Is it your first day? -Yes, and you're my first visit.

Would you like to try helping her with the ostomy bag?

Grab some gloves.

Elsa has already prepared the bag.

Yes, I prefer it a bit warm.

You can use the footstool.

First, you remove the cover film.

I'll get that.

You put it on a little bit askew.

You start from the bottom and run your finger along the edge to seal it.

What if I put it on wrong?

Then you take it off again. Just make sure it's askew.

Yes.

-Something like this? -Yes.

A little bit more over here.

A bit more askew.

And then smooth it out all the way around -

so that it's properly sealed.

You can press harder.

It won't hurt me.

-Did I do it wrong? -No, it looks good.

-A+. -Wonderful.

Elsa is an expert in training people, right, Elsa?

Yes. I've taught a lot of people.

And I'll teach you too, don't worry.

Then we need a bit of milk and cream.

Pour a little bit on it and take it to Elsa.

She eats in the living room.

The kitchen table is only for her jigsaw puzzle.

-I have porridge for you, Elsa. -Thank you.

Shall I push in the table?

Yes, please.

Yes, just push it.

-What was your name again? -Sofie.

Is this alright? And how about your juice?

Thank you, that's probably a good idea.

There. That's quite a jigsaw puzzle.

Yes, it'll keep me busy for a while.

-It's certainly big. -Yes, 3,000 pieces.

-Really? -Yes.

-Amazing. -Yes, it's a lot.

-Anything else I can do for you? -No, thanks.

When you're alone, leave it out to dry.

Drying it by hand takes too long.

We'll do it today because there are two of us.

Time to go.

Elsa, we're leaving now.

We'll see you later.

But you forgot something!

Oh, right.

Excuse me.

We forgot the most important thing, Elsa.

-Yes, we did. Nutella! -Yes.

-I can't go without. -Usually I never forget that.

-No. -It really is delicious.

-My daughter loves it, too. -That's lovely!

So, we're off. We'll see you later, okay?

Yes, thank you. Bye-bye.

So we just did stoma care -

which is assigned ten minutes.

And personal care, medicine administration -

and breakfast and things like that are five minutes each.

So altogether it's 25 minutes.

So within 25 minutes you must be done with all of it.

So if you dry the dishes, you won't have time enough for everything else.

No, I can see that.

That's the daily routine.

-You have a daughter? -Clara. She's 10.

Wonderful.

-Do you have children? -Yes, two boys. Two and five.

So, a lot of wild energy.

Yes, indeed.

-If you put your arm here. -It hurts so much!

Ready to be rolled over?

There. Here we go.

Let's bring along the legs.

Don't make such a fuss.

Let's have a look.

Yes, it looks fine. All done.

-It should be changed. -Why?

It's all loose, Frederik. Can't you see that?

-Okay, so get a new one. -It hurts so much.

-Are you okay, Laila? -You know what?

You know what? I had a diner.

-Oh? Here in town? -Yes.

Up on the main street.

-I do remember that. -Really?

-It was good. -Yes, I came there as a child.

I used to have... the Jumbo Burger.

Yes, the Jumbo Burger was good.

But my sausages, the grilled ones...

...they were good, I'll tell you. It was a good business.

And did you know?

The mayor would come in several times a month.

He was crazy about my sausages. I'll tell you, he loved them.

-He liked sausages. -You betcha.

-Zola hasn't scared you off yet? -No, not quite.

-Did you stop by Laila? -Yes, we just came from there.

Sofie heard all about the diner.

-That means she likes you, Sofie. -I'm happy to hear that.

I heard that the grilled sausage at Laila's Diner -

was called The Mayor's Dick.

-Katrine, be nice. -You're out of control.

-Did everything go well? -Yes, we've met a lot of nice people.

-Good. -Sofie just jumps right in.

It's like she's been at it for years. So...

Great. Katrine, I still need you to cross off your clients.

Isn't it better to look after the nice citizens than to stare at an iPad?

We have to check the boxes so we don't make mistakes, you know that.

Katrine has worked in home care for 34 years.

Yes, through plagues and cholera, and worse!

Katrine started in the Stone Age.

So, you pull back the foreskin -

grab a clean cloth...

...dip it in water and then wash...

You wash off what's under the foreskin, but without using soap.

Be careful around the urethral opening.

The mucus membrane is very delicate.

-Would you like my seat? -Yes, thank you.

Super, Ella. Remember to pull in your chin.

Great, Asta! Awesome.

Yes, super!

Great, Clara. Perfect.

Alright! Very good.

Hi, pumpkin.

You did great. You're getting really good.

-I can't wait till Sunday. -Me neither. Is Dad not here?

You'd better get going, then.

Say hi from me. See you Sunday.

Bye-bye.

Wave-wave. Hi, Sofie!

Hi, Freddie.

You're not allowed on the couch. Do you see he's kissing me!?

-Troels, come get him. -Come, Freddie. Come, Freddie.

-You're such a little rascal. -Hi, hi, from the Devil's Island.

Hi, Troels. I've started in home care, Mom.

Yes. How was your first day? Are you wiping old asses now?

I do a lot of other things, too. I like it. It was the right decision.

It feels good to make a difference for someone.

Oh, my God! Here he is again! You're such a little rascal!

It's nice to feel how the elderly...

No! Stay down. Stay down.

I mean...

No jumping up on the couch. Troels!

Can you grab a hold of the rail?

There.

And if you'd lift your leg a bit? Yes, that's right.

You can lay it back down. Very good.

I'd like one of those.

You'll have a toffee when you're sitting up.

We just need to change this.

I'll just check this.

Here's your duvet. I'll be back in two minutes, okay?

I've cut back on both coffee and these.

But I can't stop entirely.

If I have to stop, they may as well put me down.

Yes, me too. No one takes away my cigarettes.

-It creates a certain atmosphere. -It sure does.

-Katrine? -Yes?

Per's behind is a bit red. Should I apply something?

Yes, is there some barrier cream or zinc cream?

He always has that redness.

You must apply a thick layer because he shits all the time -

due to all those toffees.

-So please do that. -Okay.

-I'll wash him first, okay? -Yes.

We always wash first and then apply it.

I should probably do my bit.

-I can start by emptying these. -You don't need to do that.

-Sure. Most of them are mine anyway. -Probably.

We're not allowed to put up bed rails. It's considered use of force.

But we made an agreement with Vera -

because she worries he'll fall out.

We're not allowed to smoke in their home either, but I've done that for years.

How about Vera, does she need assistance or ...?

No, only Per's eligible for home care. Vera's too fit.

We constantly get new rules.

Now we can't cook on the stove. Porridge and stuff.

It must be heated in the microwave, but I listen to the old folks.

They know best, and we find a way of doing things together.

-You have great chemistry with them. -Thank you.

Who's our next stop?

Oops.

Lorenz. Is it okay if I do it alone?

Next week I must handle it on my own.

Yes, you may as well jump in at the deep end. Good luck with Lorenz.

Give me a ring if it turns into world war three.

Can you get some batteries from the drawer? My clock has stopped.

-I think they're in the third drawer. -Right.

-Here comes another one. -I was worrying about my colleague.

-She's been gone forever. -I didn't kidnap her.

-Could you feed the garden birds? -No, we're busy today.

But you've lured her into changing the batteries?

-Yes, it stopped again. -We've changed them 100 times.

-How about getting a new clock? -It's fine! You're just doing it wrong.

-Start the washer now that you're here. -Not today. We're off.

-Bye-bye. -Bye.

It's always the same old story. Much good it all does.

-Wanna say bye to your baby sister? -Bye-bye.

-Have you talked to her Danish teacher? -No, about what?

Clara is behind in spelling -

so she wants her to practice.

Oh?

I thought she was doing just fine. And we do practice.

-I'm just passing on what she said. -Yes, thank you.

-Be good. -Sure.

It sure is cold today, sweetie.

-There you are. -Are we having Swedish stew?

No, I'm making chicken and fries. Would you rather have Swedish stew?

Maybe we'll have that tomorrow, honey. Look what I got.

-Ta-dah! -A new game!

-I thought it looked fun. -Can we play after dinner?

There's something we need to do first, right?

O-N-E-S-T-L-Y.

Remember the silent letter?

Like in hour and honest and heir?

-H. -Great, honey. Try again.

You have something there.

And there.

-I'm gonna spit on you. -What?

No! You can't do that.

You can't spit on people.

You look like a duck.

Come on, Clara!

We have to leave in 16 minutes, or we'll miss the bus.

Eat your breakfast.

I know it's early.

We won't make it, and I don't want to.

I'm afraid we have to.

It's important that I'm early today.

It's my first day on my own -

and the elderly need help getting out of bed.

Eat, sweetie. Okay?

Here you go. I'll pop in your teeth.

There.

And your blouse.

Here we go.

And your arm...

-Wait, wait. What happened? -I have trouble bending that arm.

You shouldn't do that! It's been broken.

-I'm so, so, so sorry. -You couldn't have known.

-Should we go to the ER? -No, it's just a little sore.

-Are you sure? -Yes. It's just this old body.

-I'm so terribly sorry, Elsa. -Don't be, you didn't know.

No, but...

So how do you usually do it?

We usually start with the arms and then the head last.

Okay.

-Will you hand me the green gloves? -Sure.

-These? -Yes.

There you go.

They're the kind you use to scrub new potatoes and carrots.

-Will you hand me that? -Yes, this one?

Whoa! That's plenty.

I don't cook anymore so I might as well use them for this.

-Very clever. -To scrub off the dead skin cells.

-My daughter-in-law gave them to me. -Do you need a hand?

So you don't lose your balance?

Oh, I won't.

-Can you reach your ankles? -Yes, but not as well as you.

I'm able to, because I've done gymnastics my entire life.

That's nice. I'm a gymnastics instructor.

Are you really? Are you a children's instructor?

-Yes, ages 9-12. -That's a good age.

How nice. I'll be sure to come and watch one of your shows.

-There you go. -Hello!

Hello.

-Hello. -Hello.

-Hello. -Hello.

I've got you something.

-Great. I'm almost out. -I thought so.

54 kroner. Just so you know.

-When's my mom's shower chair coming? -Shower chair? I don't know.

-Do you think you could find out? -Did you order one?

-Yes. -I'll have someone check up on it.

-So you're passing the buck. -I don't know who's in charge. I'm new.

-But if you need one, we'll get one. -She thinks so.

Why shouldn't you get one?

Why would you question that?

Will you grab the remote and change the channel so I can watch my crime show?

Yes.

-Is this it? -Yes.

And please turn up the volume.

-Like that? -Yes, now I can hear it.

-Do you follow that show? -Yes, I watch it every day.

Here we go, something's about to happen.

What's it about?

It's about a young lady who works for the police.

She thinks she's being promoted to Chief -

but instead she's sent to a small village.

It's full of crazy people.

And she has to live with her father.

So all sorts of things are going on.

Sounds fun, maybe I should give it a shot.

Yes, you should.

-So she's living with her father? -Yes.

He lives in the village with all the crazy people.

I don't know why she lives with her father.

-What kind of crazy people? -I'm not sure.

We've always had village idiots in this town too.

And we still do. I guess I'm one.

You're one of them? I find that hard to believe.

Sure.

Jarl, you have meatballs or hashbrowns.

-Makes no difference to me. -Don't you prefer one to the other?

No, they pretty much taste the same.

More than anything I'd love some fried eggs.

-Fried eggs? -Yes. I love them.

I just can't make them anymore.

My daughter comes once a week, and she makes fried eggs for me.

I'll heat the hashbrowns and make you some fried eggs.

-You're not supposed to do that. -It'll be our little secret.

What a nice little secret!

How would you like to use your points, or whatever you call it?

Point savings.

I'd like to use mine the same as always, to get out a bit.

-Would that be with you this time? -Yes, so tell me more.

Dinner's ready, honey.

Did you do your homework or just look at TikTok?

-I don't have any homework. -Okay.

I didn't have the energy to make Swedish stew today.

Are you okay?

-What's up, sweetie? -Nothing.

What's wrong, pumpkin?

Why are you upset?

Dad and Hannah went to the sushi restaurant without me.

-The one you really like? -Mm.

And Dad knows it's my favorite restaurant.

Yes...

I'm sure Dad just didn't think about that.

He definitely wouldn't want to upset you.

Alright, honey?

Mm.

-Had you talked about going? -Mm.

No wonder you're upset, then.

Oh, I see the pointy nail.

-It's been bothering me for a while. -I'm sure it has.

-How old is your daughter? -She's 10.

What a shame you had to divorce with a young one like that.

Well...

-You know... -But if it's for the best.

-It was the right decision. -Yes, the right decision.

But it's still hard on her.

Of course it is.

But that's the way it is sometimes.

I miss my grandchildren.

Haven't you seen them in a while?

No, because they live...

...on the east coast.

-I don't see them very often anymore. -They don't visit you?

And I don't see my son and daughter-in-law either.

I miss them, too.

I understand.

But that's the way it is sometimes.

Let's lower you a bit.

-One of those. -No toffee now. Time to lie down.

I'll slowly lower your bed. Ready?

There.

There.

I'll just tuck in your arm.

There. We must make sure you're comfortable.

-What? -I want you to be comfortable.

-Am I going to sleep now? -Just a short nap, and I'll be back.

Who are you?

I'm Sofie from home care.

Okay, Vera. He's napping now. I'll be back in a few hours.

I made coffee. But if you don't have time...

I think I can have a quick cup.

I said goodbye to my husband many years ago.

He isn't my Per anymore, and he hasn't been for years.

So I feel that the best thing would be -

if he passed away peacefully.

I looked for a new bed for you yesterday at the furniture store, Mom.

Why? I don't need one.

They have these elevation beds, and they're great for you when you...

I already have a bed.

-Alright, Grethe, I'll be off now. -Will you take out the trash, please?

-You'd like it emptied? -Yes, please.

Haven't you learned how to use a hand towel?

Are you just gonna leave it?

We only wash it and leave it to dry.

Yes, it's a complicated task.

We must keep to the schedule.

Yes, you're full of excuses.

-See you, Grethe. -Yes, bye.

I can't believe they don't do it!

-But this one is so nice. -Well, our taxes pay her salary!

-This one? -Yes, that's the best one.

There.

Will you pay for me?

On Thursday there's an action thriller titled Léon.

"12-year-old Mathilda's family is murdered -

in their New York flat."

-Oh, my. -Yes.

"She seeks refuge with her neighbor, Léon."

"He doesn't like unexpected guests but cannot bring himself to say no."

-"When she learns he's a hitman..." -Put an X on that.

-You'd like to watch that one? -Yes.

A bit of murder and action.

I didn't think you liked violence.

Well, I like a bit of violence and crime.

But your morning show is fairly quiet.

I like to wake up nice and quietly.

But in the evening I like some action.

-Something with more bite. -Yes.

And this one maybe.

Hi, Elsa.

Elsa?

Elsa?

Did you go back to bed?

Yes, I'm not feeling well.

How so?

I'm dizzy, and I feel strange.

Sorry to hear it. Do you have a fever?

-I don't know. -You're hot. I'll call the nurse.

No, you shouldn't spend your time on an old crow like me.

We want to make sure you're okay.

You're always so good to me.

That Hans is such a grumpy asshole!

He's always so angry.

Katrine, we don't talk about the elderly like that.

But he is!

-Have you met him, Sofie? -Not yet.

Him and his damn hair! You know...

We can fix his problem in no time. We can shave it all off.

-One less problem for us. -Oh, wow.

Sofie, could you work a shift tomorrow?

-I have my daughter until Sunday. -And she can't be alone?

I'm so short-staffed these coming weeks and particularly tomorrow.

I'll ask my ex-husband.

Maybe he can pick her up tonight.

Do you want to bring any of this?

We'll have extra fun next time, okay?

-Anything else? -Yes, this one.

Alright. Super.

-See you. -Yes. And thanks.

My husband started collecting tins.

I thought it was a crazy idea -

but then it grew on me and we did it together for many years.

That tin there we found on a holiday trip to Harzen.

That's nice.

-He was shot. -What? When?

-He should've been shot ages ago. -When I was at Grethe's, he was fine.

-He was a bad seed. -Yes, but do we know who shot him?

It hurts so much.

I want it to the side! You don't understand a damn thing!

Dumb as a doornail! Get to it! That's what you're here for!

You'll never learn! Haven't you ever combed a man's hair?!

You're a bitch!

Give me that comb! Like this!

There. I finished it!

Sofie, do you have a minute before you leave?

-See you. -Yes.

Sofie. I got new pictures of my grandchildren, but no frames.

Where do I get frames?

Uhm... I don't know.

You should ask your son about that.

-Work with me, Laila. -I am!

It hurts when you do that.

I've emptied the catheter bag.

Are you okay?

-There's been a complaint about me. -About you?

From Othea, Grethe's daughter.

What's the complaint about?

She says I have an attitude, and that I don't do my job and stuff like that.

You know how good you are at your job.

And how fond of you they all are.

She's just a moron.

It's so unfair when there's someone like Frederik out there.

Yeah. What she writes isn't true, and you know that.

Yes. But it still sucks to be called in to your boss about a complaint.

-But wasn't Rikke understanding? -Sure, but it's Rikke.

She has to inform me. She doesn't have time to go deeper into it.

No. Try to forget about it.

-Don't just toss it in. -But we don't have any candy.

-We'll get some this weekend. -But I want some today.

-That's not up to you. -Yes, it is.

-Stop it. -Dad always lets me have candy.

I have Easter off, sweetie.

So we can just relax and have a really nice time.

Maybe I can even borrow a vacation home.

What would you like to do?

-I made oatmeal truffles. -Yuck.

Be nice.

I'm not eating that.

Be nice, honey.

-Wanna play? -It looks really boring.

-You don't even know what it is. -It looks very boring.

Alright, we won't play.

Yuck.

-Go to your room. -Why?

I don't want you here when you behave like that.

-What did I do? -Don't say yuck and throw it!

-I didn't like it. -Go to your room.

-But... -Go to your room. Now.

We have new guidelines for documentation of medication -

that you must adhere to.

And the genius executives have decided to cancel the point savings plan.

-What? -Yes.

-They can't keep doing this! -That's how it is.

-So there'll be an alternative? -I doubt that.

They're making cuts. They thought they could do without it.

-That's not okay, Rikke. -It's stupid.

-Does this really surprise you? -Yes.

Don't get mad at me. It wasn't my decision.

Is it up to us to tell them that it's been canceled?

No, I'm sure they've already received a letter about it.

It's unbelievable.

It's so unfair that they canceled it.

I can't bear to think about how sad it'll make all the others.

I always looked forward to it. It was the only way I could get out and about.

Hi, Per. Let's get you up again.

I don't think you were changed today. Who was here earlier?

I don't know.

Hi, Dad.

Hi, Dad. I'm here to visit you.

Don't you know who she is?

-No. -It's your daughter, you old fool.

-Mom... -He's so senile I can't believe it.

-Be nice. -Alright.

-Are you comfortable? -Yes.

-Will you stay for coffee? -No, you have nice company today.

Your daughter, Mette -

is here to have coffee with you.

I'll see you later.

Are you sure you won't join us?

We're quite busy today. I'll see you later, okay?

-Have a good day. -Bye.

-Yes... -Coffee?

-What? -Coffee?

-Are you sure it's the right amount? -Yes.

-Mom, you need more to drink. -I have plenty.

No, you need more to swallow all those pills.

-Hurry up, Mom. She's so busy! -No rush, Grethe.

So, on Friday Torsten is moved to a nursing home -

but his two children told me how happy they've been with our help.

Thank you, Safi. Have a nice day.

I'm glad we don't have to care for him anymore, his place is so stinky.

So, shall we?

Who's your first stop?

I know you're at Per's some mornings. Yesterday he was lying in dry feces.

-So? Didn't you change him? -Yes. But you should've done that.

-There wasn't anything when I looked. -There must've been. It was all dry.

There wasn't anything when I looked, so what do you want from me?

That Per is a stinker, too. It's so gross.

Hey! Focus!

Asta, remember what I told you. Chin in.

Girls! Concentration, please!

You're just sitting here, darling? I wondered where you were.

-Are you doing your homework? -I'm practicing spelling.

Would you like some help?

I bought a new game we can try later.

I don't know if I want to.

Do you want to see a fun movie tonight?

No, you'll just fall asleep.

I'm not too tired today. I promise to stay awake.

Everyone says hospital food is bad -

but yesterday we had lemon mousse.

-That sounds delicious. -Yes.

-But I'm very glad you're back home. -Yes, so am I.

I'm glad they didn't keep me another night.

Yes, I understand.

Did your son pick you up?

No, he didn't have time yesterday.

If I'd stayed longer he would've picked me up.

-I noticed you have new frames. -Yes.

I was able to get them delivered.

-That's nice. -Yes.

They're a little too big, but never mind.

Why don't I put the pictures in for you?

-If you wouldn't mind? -I'll be happy to.

-My arm has a will of its own. -I know.

-I'll go get them. -Thank you.

-There. All framed. -Yes. It looks nice.

-Would you like it over there? -Yes, please.

I'd like my husband up front so that I can see him.

-Uhm, this one? -Yes.

-Like this? -Yes, that's fine.

-Will you take the trash out? -Yes, of course.

Grethe, there's an emergency, so I have to run.

I'll be back later. Here's your cutlery. I'll see you later, okay?

-Yes, bye. -Bye.

Hello?

-Hello! -In here! Here.

Hi, Lorenz. It's Sofie. Did you lose your balance or get dizzy?

I don't know. I just hit the floor.

Did you hit your head?

No. Not my head. But I landed on my arm.

-My shoulder hurts, and I'm cold. -Yes, the floor's a bit cold.

I'd like to have a look at your arm, is that okay?

I'll rotate it upwards. Let me know if it hurts.

Yes. Squeeze my hand.

-Does it hurt here? -No.

-It's okay? Good. -What are you doing on the floor?

-How the heck should I know? -His shoulder hurts.

He didn't hit his head. so let's get him on his feet.

-Hi. Shall I get a lifting cushion? -Do you have one in the car?

-No, I'll have someone bring it. -No, let's just get him up.

Now that you're all here, can someone feed the birds?

Let's just get you on your feet.

-I want you to try it. -Hello!

-Hello. I don't need it. -Try it. It's also preventive.

-No, don't go to any trouble. -Hello.

I cleaned up after you. You just left it in the sink. What were you thinking?

There was an alarm call, so I had to rush off.

Grethe, I'll find some gloves and get you your medication.

What the hell is wrong with you? Are you completely brain-dead?

You leave my mother with nothing to drink -

and you don't even take out the trash.

-There was an alarm. -I don't care.

-You'd better treat my mother well! -I don't treat her badly.

Yes, you do! She sits there with nothing to drink!

Open drawers and dirty cutlery. What the hell were you thinking?

She is able to get water, and when an alarm...

Screw the alarm.

My mom was so confused. I could tell when I walked in.

You should be ashamed. You suck at your job -

and you're a despicable person.

That Othea is a toxic bitch.

I can't stand her.

-Yes, she is a bitch. -I haven't met her.

I've met her, and the two of us shouldn't be in the same room.

It's so stupid, because I get along great with Grethe.

To hell with Othea, Sofie.

-Hey. -Hi. Did you get the weeks mixed up?

No, I was just in the neighborhood. I thought I'd check out the practice.

That's nice.

Uhm, Clara wants to spend Easter with us. Would that be okay?

She hasn't said anything. I have taken extra time off.

It just came up. We're taking a last-minute trip to the Canary Islands.

-We'd love to take her. -Yes.

So, do we swap weeks or ...?

She actually wants to stay with us throughout. Is that okay?

All three weeks with you?

Hi, sweetie. You were great.

Thanks.

Tell me what you want to bring so I can wash it.

This one.

-And this. -Okay.

What else do you need?

-Take this. -But aren't we gonna play?

No, take it with you and give it a go.

Dinner's in a few minutes.

Good morning, Sofie.

Morning.

I've taken Grethe for you.

You know, permanently, so you don't have to.

Thanks, Katrine.

Good morning, Elsa.

Good morning. Did you sleep in today?

Elsa?

Elsa? Elsa?

Elsa!

-Why didn't you change Per yesterday? -I did.

No, you didn't! He was lying in dried feces with a red bottom!

-Calm down, would you? -Are you serious?

I'm telling you to do your job! He shouldn't be left like that!

Don't stick your nose in my job!

-But you're not doing your job! -Yes, I am!

No, you're not! He's lying there in his own shit!

-Don't you yell at me! -I have to because you don't get it!

Where the hell do you get off telling me how to do my job?

-Stop! Come with me. -It's clearly not your job, Frederik!

-Mind your own business. -Mind your fucking job!

-You can't yell like that. -But it's okay what he does?

No, of course not.

I know Frederik is not among our finest.

But I have to take what I can get.

Sit down.

I'm sorry about Elsa.

I hear you were close.

-Would you like to sit? -Yes, please.

See you.

-Hello? -Hi, Mom.

-Hello? -Can you hear me?

Hi, Sofie, darling. Hi!

-Hi. It's really noisy. -What?

-It's noisy! -We have company.

The neighbors are here.

Okay. I just needed to...

Troels, get the... Not that one, the other one!

-Mom... -I'll call you later, okay?

I can't hear myself think right now. Troels!

Sofie, is that okay? Or did you want something? Shall I go outside?

-No, it's fine. -Good. You're okay, right?

-Mm. -Good, darling. Talk soon. Bye!

Good morning.

-Good morning. Who is it? -Sofie from home care.

Swing your legs out, Inge.

-What's your name? -I'm Sofie.

Have you been here before?

Once, maybe.

-Can you put this on yourself? -Give me a second to wake up.

I need help with everything. Also with standing up.

I can't do much anymore.

We'll start with this.

And the other one.

Hello...

Hello?

-I'd like some butter. -There isn't any.

That's odd. I thought there was.

Well, there isn't any butter.

It's all rubbery today.

It's as good as it gets.

There's something wrong with your microwave oven.

I can make a new batch, but then I won't have time to make your bed.

I saw a funny movie last night.

I'd seen it before, but I can't recall the title.

But it sure was funny.

I'm off. Have a nice day.

Yes... Thank you, and you too.

And Elsa was a dedicated soul.

In addition to minding the children and her work -

Elsa was active in the local community for decades.

Why are you so down today?

I have this nagging feeling that I didn't do enough for Elsa.

What do you mean?

I don't know.

She was just so very lonely.

When I was at her house, all she ever did was talk about you.

What more could you have done? Moved in with her?

I'd never leave my mom alone like that.

You never know.

I know that in other countries you live with your parents and grandparents.

But if I'd lived with my parents, you would've found me in the insane asylum.

We're not here to make them survive but to make sure they live their life.

And you sure did that for Elsa. And all the others you take care of.

Don't forget that.

Here you go.

-You should have one, too. -I can't right now, Per.

Sure, you can.

It's my favorite.

It's very good.

There. All done chewing?

-One more. -No, no more toffees now.

You'll have a little nap, and when I come back -

we'll have a toffee, okay?

Let me get the wrapper.

Sofie speaking.

Yes.

Yes, I know where it is.

Is something wrong?

So no one's been there today?

I'll be there as fast as I can.

Sleep well, Per. See you a little later.

Vera, I have to rush off. I'll be back later, and we'll have coffee, okay?

That would be nice.

Hello?

Help.

I'm in here. Come help me.

Hello?

Hi, Inge. It's Sofie from home care.

-I need to get up. -Yes, you do.

-Have you been lying here all day? -Yes. I'm so thirsty.

Yes, what a mess. I'm so sorry.

Can you lift your legs a bit?

And hold on to me? Ready?

-You shouldn't do that. -What shouldn't we do?

-Come here so late. -No, we made a mistake.

We're so sorry.

-I'll get you some water. -Yes.

-I'm so thirsty. -Yes. Here you go.

I peed in my bed. I couldn't hold it in.

Don't worry about that.

I'll fix everything and give you a nice bath.

-Would you like some food first? -No. Just more water.

-I'd like a bath. I'm covered in pee. -Yes, of course.

You're nice and clean now.

Gee, it's been a long time since anyone made me oatmeal porridge.

And in a pot.

We're not supposed to, but you deserve it today.

It tastes so much better. I don't care for the microwave one.

It sure is beeping.

-It's an alarm call. -Do you need to leave?

No. Someone else can handle it. I'm here with you now.

-Why don't you have a bracelet? -A bracelet?

An alarm bracelet, so that you can call us.

You didn't talk to your children about that?

I don't have children.

Well, then we can help you.

Didn't anyone offer you one?

I don't think so. Or... I don't know.

I don't remember.

We'll see to it.

-Do you need to pee before I go? -I don't need to pee right now.

The bed is almost dry.

Tonight's helper will put new bedding on.

-So, it's not you? -I'm not sure. Maybe.

But if it's not me, it'll be one of my nice colleagues.

-See you. -Yes. Bye.

We'll get you on the stretcher and to hospital.

-What happened? -He fell out of bed.

-But how? -I heard a bump.

So I thought, "what's that?" I came in here -

and there he was on the floor.

How can I help?

If you'd stand back a bit. That's better for us.

-All set. -He'll be fine.

You're secure on the stretcher now, Per.

-I'm following the ambulance. -No, why would you do that?

Because I forgot to put up the rail.

You're not allowed to. It's use of force.

But it's an agreement we have with Vera and her daughter.

Let them do it, then. If you'd done it, it would be use of force.

-But I was supposed to... -No, it would've been use of force.

I think I should follow the ambulance.

No, there's no point, Sofie.

I need you to go to the next client so we won't get behind on all of them.

Pull yourselves together.

Sofie, will you fetch a new patch, please?

-Go away! -Hans, let me do my job.

-No! -I need to do my damn job. Stop it!

-No! -I have to change... stop it!

You stop! Stupid bitch!

I won't stand for it! No!

-You need a clean shirt. -I'll do it myself!

It's really a critical time to go on sick leave, Sofie.

I keep telling you all.

If you invest too much time in the old people, you'll get emotionally involved.

And then it's bound to go wrong.

Don't you think it pains me that I overlooked Inge -

and she was alone for 12 hours?

But I don't get to go cry in a corner. That won't help anyone.

Go on sick leave, Sofie, and talk to the crisis counselor, okay?

I hope to see you back soon.

Hi, it's Rikke.

I have shifts up for grabs. Can you work tomorrow?

Is it okay if we swap weeks?

You'll stay with Dad a little longer and then you come home to me.

I'm okay, sweetie. I just need to sort myself out.

And I think it would be better this way.

But why can't you be here for gymnastics class?

Because I'm on sick leave, you know.

So I can't coach you.

Even though I'd really love to.

Okay, pumpkin?

She'll come around, you'll see.

Look after yourself.

-Everything will be fine. -Thank you.

We can't just walk in.

Sure, we can. The door's open.

-Hi. -Hi, Sofie. Got any coffee?

I just think it's been rough.

Sofie, I know how much it pains you.

I've been in those situations myself -

but I always choose to focus on all the good we do.

-Any news of Per? -Yes. It's his hip.

-Broken? -Yes.

He was just moved to a care facility.

-Who has Jarl? -Marianne.

-No. -Yes. She does.

Okay, calm down. I'm sure you know best, nosy as you are.

Eat your cake.

I've been thinking about cooking for you two.

-You mean African food? -Yes.

It's so damn spicy it tears up your asshole.

Can't you make meatballs or something like that? But without chili!

Hi.

I'll be on my way. I just stopped by.

It's very sweet of you to look in on him.

I'm so sorry about what happened.

I forgot to put up the rail. That's why he fell out of bed.

Well, I mean...

It's too bad he has to lie here now -

but we should've done something years ago. I should have.

I tried talking to my mother about moving him to a nursing home -

but she wouldn't hear of it.

She wanted him to die at home.

And now she's relieved he's in here.

I'm so grateful for how well you looked after Dad.

I could see how much it meant to him.

He's been one of my favorites since the beginning.

-He's such a warm man. -Yes.

He hasn't recognized me for a long time.

It was good to know someone talked to him -

and had the necessary patience.

Mom couldn't handle it anymore.

And I probably should've come around more, but I just found it so hard.

I understand.

Dementia is very hard to deal with.

This may be a bit silly but...

I know you and Dad were fond of toffees.

He can't have them anymore...

Thank you.

I'm so glad I ran into you.

I've been meaning to contact you.

Take care.

I'll put them up here.

What a nice surprise.

I actually have one more.

We can pick movies just like we used to do at the diner.

That's wonderful! I'll pay for it.

-No. It's from me to you. -Oh, you shouldn't do that.

Well, then I'll take it back with me.

You're nothing if not stubborn.

So how are you anyway?

A little better, I suppose.

Have you and your daughter had the gymnastics show yet?

No. It's actually in a couple of days.

-Exciting. In the local sports hall? -Mm.

-So I suppose you're practicing a lot. -Yes, they are.

I had to find a replacement. So it's without me.

That's too bad. But you'll go watch her jump?

I think I might stay away.

I worry it'll make her sad, and I don't want to upset her.

She won't be! You should go watch it.

I think she wants as little Mom-time as possible, and I don't blame her.

When our daughter graduated -

I stayed home.

We'd just gotten divorced, and I wasn't in a good place -

and I didn't think she wanted to see me, so I stayed home.

But I've regretted it ever since.

Hi, sweetie. Hope you have a great show. You're the best! Hugs and kisses Mom.

-I didn't think you'd come. -Of course I would, pumpkin.

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