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VOLCANO

- You need to be strict from the start. - Hmm.

- Otherwise they won't respect you. - OK.

It's a must that they fear you.

Then there's the cleaners.

They are responsible for everything 180 cm and down.

But you have to keep an eye on them. They tend to be sloppy.

The board is over here.

Nothing goes up here you haven't approved.

They have to show you everything that goes on it.

You've been superintendent since you came from the islands 37 years ago.

It is perhaps time to stop calling yourself a fisherman.

The only thing you've caught recently are kids skipping class.

Thank you.

- Was I too rough on you? - No.

My skin is thicker than a shark's.

I can take it.

So what now?

I guess I will get older -

- and in the end I will die.

Before that happens, I hope you will drop by for bad coffee.

You really think so?

Kári. Haven't I told you not to play football in the garden?

Yes.

Goddamn kid.

- Hello, Hannes. - Hi.

- Hi, dad.

- Are you retired now? - Yes.

- Have Ari and Kári arrived? - I don't know.

You didn't just buy this Japanese piece of junk, did you Pálmi?

No, I did.

Let's go inside.

Ice cream

- Hi, mom. - Hi.

It's so nice to see you all.

- Please eat. - Thank you.

We are very excited. They're talking about a two week adjustment phase.

It's the same daycare that Ösp's daughter went to.

It's the Steiner-Waldorf day care isn't it?

Amazing how time flies.

Feels like yesterday that I went through the adjustment phase with Kári.

Yes, exactly.

Why are the mushrooms so weird in the soup?

This is asparagus soup.

They were out of mushroom soup at the store.

Then you should've bought minestrone soup.

I just thought you would like this one.

It tastes weird.

Then you can cook next time.

Yes, exactly.

- More bread? - Yes, please.

Have you guys any plans for the weekend?

Well, I guess we'll just go to the summer house.

We really need to do that.

Do you and Kári want to join us?

It would be nice, but he has to stay with his mom.

Can't you try to negotiate with her?

- What do you think, Kári? - Yes.

- Does she still live in Hafnarfjördur? - No, in Gardabær.

In the new development behind the stables.

Great soup, mom.

Thanks.

Want to give some to grandma?

Want to give grandma more?

So good.

What sound does a horse make? Is the horse jumping all the way here?

- What sound does a cow make? - Moo.

Would you mind doing that somewhere else?

For the children's sake?

Do I tell you what to do in your house?

I'm just asking you to be considerate of others.

Consideration.

You're talking like a woman, boy.

Darling, don't worry.

We'll sort it out.

No no, we'll figure something out. Don't worry. Please?

Relax, it'll solve itself.

Drive carefully.

Say hi to everyone from me. Bye bye.

Is something wrong?

No, not at all.

Telma just got word that from next month -

- she'll be head of the loan department.

It's crazy to lend money -

- so people can buy crappy jeeps they don't need.

- They paid for their jeep in cash. - I'm not talking about that.

- I'm talking about her job. - Well, I'm proud of her.

Not many mothers get those top positions.

Well that's because you're raising her child. She doesn't have the time.

Hannes, our daughter is a good mother.

There's nothing wrong wanting to have your grandchildren around.

At least that's what normal people feel.

- What the hell are you getting at? - I don't want to talk about this.

- Good morning. - Morning.

There's rice pudding on the stove.

You can heat it up for lunch.

See you tonight.

Bye.

I just try to avoid coming here when I know he's home.

To avoid arguments. He takes it out on mom when we leave.

I just don't understand mom. He's never nice to her.

At least not when we're around.

Well, there's the yearly Christmas kiss.

That always used to make me happy. Now I find it gross.

- Come on now. - It's true.

Don't think I'm defending him, but mom must have her reasons.

- You really think so? - I don't know. But I hope so.

In any case, you have to stop nagging her.

Basically saying her life is a failure and you have no right to do that.

I know.

I just don't get it.

- It's just too hard to watch. - Yeah.

- What on earth happened, Hannes? - I'm not in the mood to talk about it.

- Not in the mood? - No. Not in the mood.

What do you mean you're not in the mood?

Is it difficult to understand what I'm saying, woman?

I can't say one word to you without you getting upset.

Anna?

Are you asleep?

I want to tell you what happened today.

What do you mean?

Why I wasn't wearing any clothes when I came in.

I'd rather you tell me why you're always so grouchy.

I'm sorry, dear.

I know.

What now?

You think the boat is ruined?

I don't know.

We'll have to see.

I'm sure the engine will start when it's dried out.

Bjarni, who was on the crane, is bringing it over tomorrow.

You're bringing the boat here?

It has to be somewhere.

We aren't keeping a wreck of a boat in the driveway.

I think it's ok if it stays in the garden -

- while I see if I can fix it.

Isn't the Fire Department always looking for things to set on fire?

I'm almost late.

There's goulash in the pot.

- And I just have to turn on the stove? - Yes. If you have the pot on it.

And stir it so it doesn't burn.

- Bye bye. - Bye.

No, no. Take the boat up. Up a bit.

Closer to me.

Closer.

Yes yes, it's coming. Yes, like this.

And now down gently.

Gently down, Bjarni.

Do it properly. Easy, like this yes.

Yes, that's it.

Well, now.

Now we'll untie it.

- Hi. - Hi.

- I'm here to collect taxes. - What tax is that?

Environmental tax.

If you don't get it, look in the mirror.

- Haddock? - No, give me some halibut.

- 37 years. - Yeah, 37 years.

- And some kilos ago. - Kilos?

I'd say tons in your case.

I took as small trip home to the islands.

- Did you stay long? - No, just a week.

It's so refreshing to go home.

We're thinking about buying a little house.

Makes it easier to go for a visit.

- Any house in particular? - No, we're just shopping around.

Have you been back home since the eruptions?

I have nothing to do back there.

Listen, I better get back to work. See you.

- Hello. - Hello.

The boat looks awful.

Listen, I got something special for you.

For me?

There's halibut in the sink.

You can cook the halibut soup you like so much.

Thank you, Hannes.

Dinner is served.

- I hope it's alright. - Yeah.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

- This is really good. - Yes, it's really good, dear.

Like always.

- I got the engine running today. - Really?

On the first try.

Next year it will be 40 years -

- since dad bought that engine from his brother Gundi.

And he had it for 5 years.

It was new when he bought it

What?

Anna?

Anna? Is there something wrong, Anna dear?

Anna?

Anna, can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

I need an ambulance to Melgerði 8.

Yes, my wife collapsed.

I don't know.

Are you far away?

Yes. Yes.

I'm just so afraid for her.

Is there anything I can do?

Here you go.

Is there any news about my Anna?

The doctor will be with you in a moment.

Thanks.

- Hello, kids. - Hi.

Morning.

- I'm looking for my wife? - OK.

- Anna Grimsdóttir? - Yes, Anna. Room 221.

Thank you.

She has had a serious stroke.

The brain damage is so extensive that they don't understand how she's alive.

She's been crying all morning. She doesn't communicate.

It's like she's in another world.

And they really can't do anything?

I'm so sorry, dad.

I'm going to check on Telma. She's very upset.

Yes, do that, dear.

Hello.

I have some pain medication and sedatives for her.

That's good.

- Let's give it time to work. - Thank you.

You'll shake this off, Anna dear.

I'm sure of it.

What the hell do you think you're doing? Who do you think you are?

Let's go out into the hallway. You'll wake your mother with this racket.

Have you completely lost your mind?

Ari. Ari.

This is something I intend to do.

- Intend to do? - Yes.

You can't even take care of yourself, and you think you can take care of mom?

- I'm doing what's best for her. - What's best for her?

What planet are you on?!

I have plenty of time -

- and people from the hospital will come and help.

I won't let you get away with this.

Your mother and I have this right and we will make use of it.

You think you're doing this for her? You really believe that?

You're doing this for yourself.

You're feeling guilty for treating her badly over the years.

I won't let you get away with this. You fucking idiot!

- Not too lose. - No.

Not too tight.

Like this.

- Now the other side. - Not too lose.

Here we go.

Good. Now tuck her in.

Now put the paralyzed hand on top of the covers.

Better for the blood flow.

Now just check the diaper regularly. Every four hours.

- Also at night? - Yes.

I'll be with you tomorrow. It'll be alright.

I have some brochures for you to read.

Thank you.

Are you alright, Anna dear?

The nurse told me I should talk to you.

Maybe I should read to you?

36 ships on a grey sea -

- under a gray sky.

On these 36 ships -

- there were 1000 men -

- who were constantly expecting an attack.

Old ships, new ships -

- small ships and large ships -

- sailed towards England at 7 miles per hour.

Slow convoy.

There were 6 days...

- Hello. - Hello.

How is she?

The transport went fine. There's no change in your mother.

- Telma hasn't been here yet? - No.

The air smells horrible.

Don't you air it out?

Don't leave the window open for too long -

- so your mother doesn't catch a cold.

Let me know when you leave.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hi. - Hi.

Aren't you going to say hi to your grandmother?

Can I go out to the garden?

Yes.

Well, what should we eat later?

- Pizza? - Yeah, let's do that.

- We're going.

I need to get going.

Mom's sleeping.

That's good.

You'll let me know if I can do anything?

Yes.

You know that we are trying to get mom into a nursing home?

I think you and your brother should mind your own business.

I'm sorry about the boat.

This is going alright.

We're almost there, Anna dear.

Good to have a fresh one.

Not too tight.

Now it's all over.

Hello?

Anybody home?

- Hi. - Hi.

How is she?

The same.

- Let me know when you leave. - Yes, I will.

What are you doing, grandpa?

Me?

I'm fixing the boat.

So it doesn't sink when I put it to float.

That's a mean looking gun you have there.

It's a machine gun.

I see!

If you are going to stay, you might as well help me.

Come over here.

It's not that hard.

Just do it like I did.

Put some muscle into it. Don't be such a girl.

Better if you're on board.

Here you go.

Yes, put some muscle into it.

That's it. Now you're doing it like a man.

No no, you're not getting into the car looking like that.

Ridiculous. You're filthy.

These were new trousers.

Come on.

- Put your seatbelt on. - I'm leaving.

- Bye, Ari. - Bye.

There you go, Anna. A small prick.

It is very important that you clean Anna thoroughly.

Be careful that waste doesn't get into her vagina.

Yes, exactly.

- I found some earlier, so.. - That's not good enough.

I'll make sure it doesn't happen again.

It's just like wiping a baby girl. Always stroke up, never down.

Apart from uncleanliness, this can lead to urinary infection.

This is all so new to me.

Anna always took care of the children when they were small.

Please tell me what I could do better. Don't hesitate, dear.

Nice and warm.

- Hi there. Come on in. - Thanks.

How are the kids?

Well, it... was a shock of course.

Will she get any better? Tell me?

No.

That's a damn fine painting.

- Is it a Gylfi Ægis? - No, Anna painted it.

She and the kids gave me the painting on my 60th birthday.

You never intended to move back home after the eruption?

We intended to.

But we were lucky. Got jobs right away.

And that was that.

At one point, Anna was ready to move back home.

But I thought it was better for the kids if we stayed here.

Who knows if that was right.

Yes, who knows.

There now, there now.

I gave her a stronger dose.

She should sleep for a while.

It's good to see her sleep again.

What about her appetite? Has she been eating?

No, she hasn't any appetite.

But I'm making her favourite tonight, halibut soup.

- Yes. - That might help.

Let's hope so.

As I told you the other day it is a problem.

I'm going to leave you a dose of morphine.

You can give it to her if she needs it.

- Are you up to it? - Yes.

It's just like I showed you the other day.

Yes, thank you.

OK... Well, I'll see you tomorrow.

There's one thing I would like to ask you.

Do you think...

Do you think my Anna would be more comfortable in a hospital?

Or... or...

Or a...

- Home? - Yes.

In Anna's state the most important thing is to give her medicine and comfort.

And at home there's always someone with her. Which is very good.

Good that she feels a presence.

Even the best nursing homes can't give her that service.

But if this is too difficult, there's no shame in moving her to a home.

She would be well taken care of.

Yeah, I was just thinking if I was doing the right thing.

That is to say, for my Anna.

Honestly, at first I didn't think this would work out -

- but you've proven me wrong.

You can't imagine how good it is to hear that.

I know dad, it must be most difficult for you.

For me?

Not difficult for me.

It's difficult for your mother.

They've upped her medication.

Isn't that the thing?

Doesn't she need to be in hospital or something?

- Where they can take good care... - She gets good care from me.

The nurse gives her medicine and helps me.

- I don't care. - I care, Ari.

If you're staying, I'll go work on the boat.

Yes, I'll be here.

Can I go with grandpa?

Are you going to get dirty?

I'll find something for him to wear.

Kári?

You know, my father once owned this boat.

Your great grandfather.

If you keep helping this much, you can own the boat with me.

And come out to sea with me. Would you like that?

Yes, please.

Then you must work hard.

- Do you want to hear the engine? - Sure.

Let us recite the Lord's prayer.

The Lord shall bless you, and keep you safe.

The Lord shall gaze upon you and find you worthy.

The Lord shall raise his eyes to you and give you peace.

In Jesus' blessed name. Amen.

Yes, thank you.

My condolences.

Yes, thank you.

Dad?

Dad?

Are you going somewhere?

Well, I'm out of cigarettes, so I'm going to the store.

- I have some inside. - I thought you quit smoking?

I thought so too. You can have some of mine.

I'd rather have my own.

It's good to get away for a bit as well.

I understand.

Didn't you think it was a beautiful funeral?

Yes.

OK, I'm going to go and take care of the guests.

Thanks.