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What I know is that from the moment you came here, the island has been transformed!

Father! Anna has the bad thing.

- My sweet Anna, How are you? - I'm hurting!

Starting this year, you should give the right of voting to the illiteral women too.

If I feel that someone tries to hurt me, I'm capable for everything!

- Meaning? - Everything...

Makridakis Theodore, 56 votes.

Papadimitriou Nikolaos... 125 votes.

No matter how much we argue, we can't make it without one another.

So, whatever life we have left, lets try and make it as good as possible!

- Get out of my house you trump! - Let the knife down Mrs.

And mind your words.

And where is she now? She's hiding in the monastery.

«Vasili...»

«When you find this letter I'll be at the place where there's no return».

«Forgive me I couldn't find the courage to tell you the truth»

«But I couldn't bare to part with you.»

«I have leprosy. For months now I carry it on me.»

«I don't want to keep putting your life in danger...»

«I'm leaving!»

«Tomorrow morning Giorgis will take me to Spinalonga.»

«I want you to live, and to remember me with love. Because I love you so much...»

«and always will! Eudenia.»

- Goodmorning! - Goodmorning...

- Will you take me across? - Get in!

Where to Mrs Petraki?

Don't you know its forbidden to cross this point without permission?

I have permission from the president and its none of your business where I go!

You have many acquaintances here don't you?

Move aside!

Pull your cane away and let the woman pass. You hear?

Or my husband will send you back to prison!

You called me?

Come Christina, come in.

Sit.

I rather stand.

Since I took over my duties, we didn't have the chance to speak.

I wanted to thank you,for your contribution on this island for so many years.

Do me a favour, leave aside the typical stuff and cut to the chase!

Otherwise I'll start with congratulations and wishes for your new start

and we'll be here all night.

I know very well why I'm here.

Then you also know the reasons that lead us to your substitution

by your colleague. Mrs Petraki.

What reasons? I do not allow you to compare me with anyone,

and my labor on this island, with no one else's.

In here, I gave my soul to teach these children letters and discipline!

How Christina?

How? By violence, threats and beating?

Yes by beating, why not? Do you know how difficult it is to discipline children?

These never learned to obey anyone.

Because they had no one and nothing to hope for.

If you live...

if you live the anarchy I had to face with these children,

you mark my words.

Good luck!

Who built, this, nice fortress here in Spinalonga? Electra?

- The Venices. - The Venices, right!

And tell me Dimitri, why did they build it on that spot,

what's special about this place?

They could see the ships that entered and the ones that exited the gulf of Mirabelou.

Bravo! And after the Venices who else came and stayed here?

- Marigoula? - The Turks.

Bravo Marigoula! And tell me Thomas, did the Turks stay here for many years?

- How many lets say? - 300?

- Think better... - 1000!

E, not a thousand Thomas. Marigoula?

- 200. - 200, right!

And then we came and drove away everyone! Isn't that how it happened Mrs?

Shame on you. Shame on you! I only have one thing to say.

You will pay for what you've done.

Not infront of the children.

We continue our lesson.

You Mr, what is your relationship with the island?

- I'm a doctor. - A doctor?

Lapaki the doctor, at Spinalonga, you know him?

I'm visiting him. With Christos we are friends and colleagues for years.

- You are not a leper, E? - No.

Doctor, Eleni Petraki, Will you remember?

Me, I will tell you.

The research for the cure, how deep are you involved doctor?

Very!

And with the trials, when do you think of starting?

We are still in a preliminary stage.

Pity and I promised my family in Athens that I would be back soon.

He thought maybe you found a magic recipe...

There are no magic recipes Mr Papadimitriou. Leprosy is an ancient disease.

It is not cured over night. It needs effort

until we get to any results.

Sklavouni, don't you have anything else to do?

- Alright, alright. - Come on, go please...

Your island has nothing to do with descriptions some people gave me about it.

I believe your stay here is much more decent

- compared to what it was at Ag.Barbara. - Ofcourse and more pleasant.

Moon! Silver, and I endure...

Maybe its lucky... maybe they find...

Come on.

Ha! At last.

- When did you come? When did you arrive? - Just did.

Come, come in.

- So what did you think about our island? - I wasn't expecting it that way.

If it wasn't for him, it would be a lot better.

- Christos is always exaggerating. - I see you haven't lost your humor.

Yes. So I'm leaving you to talk doctor.

- Welcome again. - Thank you.

Hello, Niko.

Come in, sit, come.

Its like not even a day passed on you. Will you tell me the secret?

There's no secret Christo. Work, work and nothing else.

But you too haven't changed a bit.

What brings you to our place? Do you have any good news?

I hope yes. The research continues and there's beginning to be hope.

Already in America they're testing a new drug.

The ministry of health approved the participation of Greece in this research plan,

- that’s why I'm here. - What research plan?

To prepare the place here in Spinalonga for the experimental

administration of the drugs that we will be receiving from America.

If, ofcourse, the war lets us do our job.

(singing)...

- Goodmorning. - Welcome.

Tell me Pano, shall we see any erotic movie here...

or you only have comedies and musicals in mind?

We said movies for everyone. Children's, westerns and Fred Astaire.

Strict order from the president.

Ahhh, the president is always too serious.

Noway.

- Cut his throat Vandi. - Welcome president.

- Ah, you dirty old man, you want erotic ones. - Ehh, President so that we can see a leg or something...

- Its good you came, they would say more about you. - Shut up traitor.

- Eeee, you're not done with me. - I am, I am. Get up, get up.

- Ohhh! - Bless you.

And because all of you here are liars, its the president's turn.

Tell me Michali, what did you do with the electricity? Found any solution?

Like I would tell you, its a professional secret.

And a clean towel for our president...

What can I do for you my president?

I want you to make me a mustache just like the one Venizelos had.

Niko, what does the doctor that came says?

- I don't know... - See...

He seemed very serious.

«Withered all my hopes,

of my heart's black wilderness.»

Most patients are in the inert stage,

and the symptoms are intense for weeks.

With edemas that cause intense pain and high fever.

Many of them is in serious condition. And I'm afraid that...

Believe me it's very sad to have them look you in the eyes,

asking you for help, and you being unable to do anything.

I started using several nostrums to ease their pain.

- Their psychism mostly that is. - What nostrums?

Herbs etc... What can I say, I'm ashamed.

But on the other hand I'm thinking, since we can't cure them...

we might as well keep their moral high.

- Do you still give Holmugra (a medicine)? - Yes.

To whoever asks for it and has the money to buy it.

I'd say you stop administering it immediately. It's useless.

I agree.

Hello.

Dear ladies and gentlemen... your attention, if you please.

Mr Kyritsis here, a doctor, colleague

and member of an international research team that deals with the cure of the disease.

He promised he'd be visiting the island very often.

Welcome doctor. I am Athena Manaki, Mr Lapakis's assistant.

The doctor has spoken to me about you.

But about what a charming man he is, I let you find that out on your own.

Now what can I say?

Here doctor is Mrs Petraki, our island's teacher.

- Glad to meet you. - Glad to meet you.

- Shall we? - Yes. Pleased to meet you.

I'm going to the top to pick up greens, wanna come?

Yes, ofcourse. Shall I ask Electra too?

- Is it OK with you? - With me?

- Then why are you laughing? - I'm not laughing.

I'm glad you want her with you all the time.

- She likes picking up greens. - Aaah, lets go. Come. oooopa.

- They are very crowded. - I saw that.

What can I do, there isn't any available space.

We expect an amount of money we asked for, to be approved

so that we can build a new wing but...

the drawing plans are ready, the money are missing.

What are you planning to do?

- At first... - Thank you.

I must see as many patients as possible.

I must observe them closely, to monitor their progress.

- May I see some of their files? - Ofcourse.

So that you know too, on the upper shelf are the files of the patients,

of the hospital that right now. Down are those of the patients that died.

Are they up to date?

To be honest I don't have the luxury to monitor

all the residents of the island as closely as I would like.

The critical condition patients have priority, the nurses aren't enough.

May I see also the file of Eleni Petraki?

Ofcourse you can.

Thank you.

How lucky you are that you like what you do.

Stay a bit more on the island and you too will find a job. As long as you want it.

I only know how to leaven and cook.

And is that little?

I wish I knew letters. That I could read and write.

It's never too late.

- Really? - Ofcourse.

- You mean, you could teach me? - Why not.

You think one day I could write a letter to my children?

I don't just think. I'm sure.

You give me such joy.

- Goodmorning Vasili. - Goodmorning.

- How are you? - Fine.

- The children? - At the village, with my parents.

- You want anything else? - No, no, thank you.

- I found more. - Ah, bravo.

- How is your wife and child? - Healthy?

Fine.

- They must be sad away from you. - Very.

From the day we saw you, haven't you gone again?

- Kidding? Lots of times. - Mother Mary!

Don't worry, I'm careful.

Next time you come, you'll stay with me.

- Alright, Christo. - Deal.

Doctor...

- did you see my wife? - I saw her.

And? How was she?

I didn't examine her. Just talked to her.

Next time I'll be here again...

Bless you doctor.

- How many fishes do we have? - One... two... three...

Four. Its too small.

- Enough for the soup? - What soup?

- What kind of soup can you make with fish? - Fish soup.

- I don't like fish soup. - It's not for you, idiot.

It's a surprise for my mother, when she comes tired at night θα γυρίσει το βράδυ κουρασμένη.

- You know how to cook? - Ofcourse!

You should thank Eugenia, she taught you how to cook.

Its striking, its striking!

Mmm, tasty! Eugenia?

I've never cooked such delicious fishes in my life.

I also helped Eugenia to make the soup.

- I gathered the baits. - And i gathered the fishes.

- All three of you... - One family.

One family.

- I've got good news to tell you. - What news?

The president told me that I'll be the new teacher of Spinalonga.

Really?

Yes! Yes!

Hurrrray! Yes! Hurrrray!

- Naughty boy. - Hurrrray! Yes!

Athens radio station here...

Special report: Today since 5:30 this morning

parts of the German army, are invading the Frech borders

at the front of Armenon.

The military forces, are defending mightily.

Are you scared of thunders?

No. I'm not.

Mrs?

Are you happy that Mrs Christina won't be a teacher any more?

I'm happy I'll be teaching you letters.

But to tell you the truth... I feel sorry a bit for Christina.

I'm not...

I'm scared of her.

- Can I ask something? - Yes.

Sometimes I feel like saying something

that I've given my word I won't. Is that bad?

A man never takes back his word.

Not even to say it to his mother?

Did you have something to say to your mother?

The new one, not the old one.

There is no new and old.

Mother is one and only. The one that gave birth to us.

Anyone else we may love or feel close to us, will be like our mother.

Nevertheless today you made me a wonderful gift.

- Niko? - How is my beautiful wife?

- Why did you come into all this rain? - Caught me on my way here.

- How are you, fine? - Fine.

Dry yourself, you'll freeze.

Who came to see his son?

Father?

Our teacher said there's war in France.

- Is this true? - Is that what she said?

Eh, if she said that then it's true.

Could the Germans come here?

Nah...

I think not.

And, when there's war people get killed?

Sometimes... soldiers in battle.

You? Won't you be a soldier?

No. I am too old for a soldier.

Any more questions? Ha?

Finished with the letter? Go to sleep.

Go!

Goodnight father.

Take us with you.

Don't you want us beside you? Tell Lapakis to take me as a nurse.

Please take us. Please!

Take us with you, my love.

Our life has no meaning like this.

- Touch me, hug me. - Don't!

I love you!

Mom?

Didn't we say to the side?

- Goodmorning. - Goodmorning doctor.

- Goodmorning doctor. - I wont make a fuss because there are people here.

- Goodmorning doctor.. - Goodmorning Giorgi..

- All well? - OK. Shall we?

Yes. Maria?

Doctor let me introduce you to my older daughter.

- Hello. - Hello, Maria.

My dad told me that you'll make my mom well again.

- I'll try. - Do your best ha?

Maria my child, take these fishes home.

Fotini! Take the fishes to your father. At home.

Don't leave the crates here you nutcase, e?

Let's go doctor.

Περάστε.

- Four prefectures Crete has. - Hania.

- Rethymno. - Heraklio.

- Lasithi. - And the highest mountain is called?

Psiloritis!

- And has many and strong winds... - That's why people there are nuts! (in rhyme)

My things.

You've turned my class into a dance school!

Sit.

Vasili?

- Goodmorning, Vasili. - Goodmorning.

Ehh... I would like to ask you a question.

The breads you brought in the morning by the tavern, were they all made today?

- Yes, why? - Ehh, because some were... more...

I thought that maybe the got mixed up with some of the ones made yesterday.

Your mind is mixed up, Savina. The breads are all fresh.

OK, don't get mad. It was just a question.

It wasn't just a question and don't twist things around now.

Ahh, you're very picky, Vasili.

I understand your position, but on the other hand it's not our fault, to speak to us in this manner.

That's how I speak and if you don't like it...

And if you don't like my breads, fo to Elouda and get fresh ones.

I'd rather not say anything to you.

Ahh, welcome.

- Tell me... Do you have enough stock of face slaps? - None of your business.

This is no way to speak to an old friend.

- Don't speak to him. Don't speak to him! - What did you say, you brat?

You brat!

What are you staring at? Get back.

Bastard.

Easy with the tongue.

Yes. Thank you.

You can dress up, Mrs Petraki.

Multiple ulcerations...

throughout the whole oral cavity.

Is there something wrong?

No, nothing's wrong. Your... throat is a bit irritated.

How do you feel, Mrs Petraki?

I cough a bit, but... fine in general.

- Is there any pain when you cough? - Mmm.

OK. We're done for today.

Wasn't the doctor going to take a look at you?

What?

- I cough a little... - No.

- You'll catch a cold, be careful. - It's nothing. It will pass.

You know what I've learned, ha?

Kyritsis the doctor, says, they're searching along with some other foreigners to find the cure.

- Is that what he said? - That's it.

One day he says, there will be no more sick on this island.

For sure.

Aren't you happy?

Yes...

I am, my Giorgi, really am.

You know what you just reminded me of...

The day we met.

My Lenio...

The children?...

Thank God. Aaa...

What do I have here for you?

Letter from Annio.

«I tried on your dress, mommy. The one with the flowers.»

«It almost fits. Really.»

«I love trying on your clothes. They have your smell.»

«It feels like you're taking me in your arms.»

«When I grow up a bit more... I'll get married.»

«And I will have five, maybe six kids.»

«We will all live in the same house together, in a big house.»

«With an even bigger garden. And it will be full of trees and flowers.»

«And you... will be teaching letters to my children.»

«That's how it's going to be. I'm sure of it.»

«And I want it so much. You taught me that, mom.»

«When we want something so much... it comes true. Remember when you told me?»

«I love you so much, mommy. And I miss you so much.»

Is there...

a more wonderful thing than dreaming?

And to make plans about your life?

No.

France is deleted from the great forces that guide the world.

Hitler is becoming owner of Europe from Bastula to the Atlantic.

The world is in awe...

ahead with the unpredictable and total destruction.

The war on the first days had heavy losses.

- You see? - Yes.

- The Dutch count 800.850 dead. - Jesus Christ!

The Belgian 7.000, the English 2.000...

Using the element of surprise...

they manage to hit the planes of the allies inside their airports.

Another mysterious guard in the hands of the Germans,

it was the cutting edge radars they use in the war zones.

«Hey! Go away! Go away!. Get out of here! Eeee!»

Ee! Get out of here! Out you ass!

Take him out of there! Go on!

...to bend the moral of the British people

The air force fight although not proven...

Kroustallaki you, won't you go near?

To see what? Your disgrace?

To breath the breath of this bitch, of Papadimitriou and the rest of his kin?

Not to mention your mess...

They've become a gang.

What else could I do?

You're sad because you lost your job?

Who cares. You have your allowance.

Tell me something. That...

good old wine, is there any left?

The entry of Italy in the war,

resulted the rebuttal...

- What the hell happened ha? - Just a minute, just a minute.

- Its nothing. Its nothing. - Cool guys. Just a minute!

What's happening Papadimitriou?

Will you ever fix the generator? We can't continue with batteries!

Come on! Let us see the light of day sometime.

I was telling you to all give some money from our allowances...

From the allowance he says! We have no money to eat, we'll give for machinery!

Its my fault that I'm trying to open your eyes!

Have courage, president.

Is Mikio well?

He tortures me!

-Ahhh. -Goodevening!

Welcome!

- Woman what are we eating today? - Goatfishes and greens.

Ah! Here's Vasilis!

Hey! Vasili! Won't you make bread today?

Come, Vasili, sit!

Get me a raki!

Welcome Vasili!

Antonio! Go get potatoes from the cellar!

Go get the raki!

What are you looking at? What are you looking at?

Hey! Vasili, come to your senses! Don't take it out on them?

Yours is there too right, Giorgi? Across isn't she?

Thank God I have little Dimitri on the island and he reminds me of Mikio.

Got to go.

You'll catch a pneumonia in that weather.

I'm not catching anything.

Yesterday we got our allowance. Take these and go buy things.

I don't want money!

I want you!

- Take us with you. - Here we go again!

You're only thinking of yourself!

Where will Mikio grow up, with the dieing, don't you care about him?

Better with the dieing than without a father!

And me, what am I without you? A dead woman!

- All alone in your village! - Don't do this. I have to go.

Your father, bought me a piggy bank!

I'm saving money to buy a Lyra.

- What will you do with the Lyra? - I'll learn to play!

- And who will teach you to play? - Uncle Kazakos. He knows how!

I'll think of something to gather money and give it to you.

Really?

- Ohh! Is that Nikos? - Where?

Down there!

Gregoris is right next door!

- Give me the stone! - What will you do with it?

Come!

Ahhh!

Come!

Let him go!

Will you ever throw a rock at me again?

Bastards!

Bastards!

Bravo!

You forgot the stress!

What happened? What's wrong with you?

- We were running! - I can see that!

Was someone after you?

What's it gonna be? Will you speak?

E? Dimitri!

Men always keep their word! Isn't that what you said?

Yes! Unless there is a serious reason. Is there?

Is there?

There is!

Where did you get the Jack?

Four jacks have passed. Did it come from your pocket? Are you cheating?

Get lost!

Ahaaa? What a surprise is that?

- How can I be of service ladies? - I will only tell you one thing!

And put this well in your mind!

If you dare go near Dimitri again...

You'll find yourself in prison, where you came from!

Do you hear her?

She threatens me! It seems you have no idea who you're dealing with.

You have no idea who you're dealing with!

If you ever touch him again, you don't wanna know how far can I go!

Listen Mrs teacher! If your Dimitri throws a stone again...

I give you my word that you'll find him floating dead in the sea!

Got it?

Let's go!

- I'm not afraid of you! - Let's go!

Eugenia? I want you to promise me...

That if something happens to me, you'll take care of Dimitri!

You promise?