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At this moment it is announced
that Montgomery has stated -

- that the German troops in Holland,
Northwest Germany and Denmark -

- have surrendered.

By the time the liberation came,
our family had been torn apart.

My son Michael served in the Legion and
returned from the Eastern Front broken.

He perished in the last days of the war.

Aksel joined the Communist movement
and went underground.

Helene eloped with
a German submarine captain -

- but when he was killed,
she came back home.

Aksel dragged Valdemar and Knud
into the fight -

- and Knud was killed
during an operation -

- leaving behind his pregnant wife,
Britta.

How can you co-operate with a Nazi?

During the war, I worked for the
Germans to save my factory, Elektrona.

Your company is especially favoured.

But the resistance movement blew it up
during the last spring of the war.

I'll do everything I can to prevent
accusations of collaboration.

But it won't be easy.

With public opinion being as it is,
I'd go and visit my Swedish family -

- if I were you.

AFTER THE DARKNESS

LANDSKRONA
Summer 1945

She's on the line. I didn't understand
half of what she said.

- She cried a lot.
- Helene? It's Dad. What happened?

- I don't know what to do...
- Calm down, darling.

It never ends well when
she mixes those pills with alcohol.

- What is she taking pills for?
- I don't know, Dad.

Tell her not to drink
while she's taking them...

I've already told her,
but she doesn't listen.

- What about Michael's funeral?
- You've arranged everything.

She hasn't helped out at all...

None of the vicars are willing to help.
I'm alone in this.

- Then I'll have to come home.
- Absolutely not.

Pardon me, Gustav is saying something.
Just a moment.

You're not going anywhere.
It's too risky.

Helene?
I'll call you back in a few minutes.

Please hurry.

Karl, this is madness.
Times have changed, but not enough.

You risk going to prison, or hanging
from a noose out in the woods.

Karl, please listen to Gustav.

I have to go home.
I'm going to bury my son.

Then we'll get you a Swedish passport.

I'll come with you. I'll stay
with Eva and try to cheer her up.

Then that's what we'll do.

- Passports, please?
- Sure.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

Michael.

You fought.

You'd been anti-Communist
since you fought in the war in Finland.

This, unfortunately,
led you into bad company.

But Valdemar wouldn't be
standing here today if not for you.

We'd like to thank you for that.

We miss you, my boy.

Rest in peace.

Our Father, who art in heaven -

- hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we
forgive those who trespass against us.

Never ask me to do that again.

You shouldn't have given him
real money, Dad.

- You should have given him newspaper.
- Yes, perhaps.

How are you doing?

I'm playing the drums in Tivoli.
I can't complain.

Dad?
The police were here asking for you.

Again.

Well, we're taking the last ferry home.

- Good.
- Your mum couldn't make it after all?

No, she was feeling very poorly,
unfortunately.

She worried she might pass it on
to the rest of us, so...

It was so beautiful, Dad.

Thank you for all your help, darling.

Stop.

Take the left side of the house.
Get down.

We'll go to Malmö and then
take the train to Gothenburg.

And then what?

From there they'll get us to Portugal
and then Montevideo.

- Montevideo? Where is that?
- Here. In Uruguay.

It's the capital.
It's on the Atlantic coast.

Can we have a house
with an ocean view, then?

You can have
anything you want, darling.

I'll do a perimeter check.

The house is surrounded.
Drop your weapons.

No.

Damn!

We'll get that bastard.

- I have a message for you.
- Yes?

Liva wants to talk to you.

I've got nothing to say to her.
You're the one who's married to her.

She contracted tuberculosis
in the concentration camp.

How bad is it?

It's not good.

No, wait.
Yes, it's here.

Be careful. We need to catch that ferry,
so no more than 10 minutes.

Right.

DR LUND'S MATERNITY HOSPITAL

BRITTA LAURITSEN
DELIVERY DATE: 05.08.1945

Come in.

- Could you spare a minute?
- Mr Skov? Of course.

- Congratulations.
- Thank you.

Oh...

Oh...

He looks like his father,
doesn't he?

Little Knud is healthy and well.
4,100 grams.

Yes...

Helene told me your jazz club
is closing on the first of the month?

Yes, unfortunately.

I'm happy to provide financing
if you feel up for starting a new venue.

- That's too much to ask.
- Not at all. We're family now.

Hopefully I'll be in fighting condition
again someday. Thank you.

I'll set up a bank account as well.

Just for your everyday needs.

Thank you, Mr Skov.
I don't know what to say.

It's only money.

- Oh, that scent...
- Yes.

I keep smelling him too.

I'm sorry. I need to leave.

Thank you for coming.

- Are you trying to keep people up?
- I'm so sorry. I was...

Passport and driving licence?
Please exit the vehicle.

Yes, of course.

- What are you doing here?
- I was at the theatre.

And then I got lost.

I'm going to Helsingør, to the ferry.

- Have you been drinking?
- No.

- Hey. Are you with him?
- Yes.

Step over here, please.
Papers, please.

- You were at the theatre?
- Yes.

- Which play did you see?
- I don't remember the title.

It was very good.

Yes, very good.

I'm so sorry. I apologise
for tooting the horn so late at night.

It was clumsy of me. We're going
to Helsingør. Is it that way?

- Turn left and keep going straight.
- Thank you.

- We need to get going.
- Here you are.

Stop tooting the horn.
People are sleeping.

Thank you. Have a good evening.

I'm glad you came.

Liva is waiting for you.

I have to run out
for some cough mixture.

Hello, Aksel.

Hello, Liva.

I'm so happy to see you.

People around me...
Eventually they stopped moving.

The woman in the lower bunk
suddenly stopped breathing one day.

One day some people arrived...

They spoke softly
and weren't afraid to touch us.

They carried us into some white buses.

And I thought -

- maybe I wouldn't die after all.

- But I will.
- You don't know that.

You're sweet.

There's something I want you to know.

Once I've said it,
I'd like you to leave.

Do you promise?

I love Leif.

But I love you, too, Aksel.

I always have.

But being with you was too difficult.

You wanted me all to yourself.
And...

I couldn't live up to that.

You can kiss me.

On my forehead.

Goodbye, Aksel.

Goodbye.

I'll give Gunnar Jensen the floor -

- so he can give us the news
from the Crown Prosecutor.

Comrades.

As you know, our demands for separate
tribunals for collaborators were denied.

It is completely unreasonable that
the same judges who took our freedom -

- should also judge
whether others have broken the law.

But, but, but...

The Minister for Justice has allowed me
to conduct three trials -

- to test whether the system
is sustainable.

The first case will be against
the collaborator Karl Skov.

Bravo.

We'll make them pay!

That's right!

Gunnar?
Let me introduce you to Aksel Skov.

We expect a lot from him.
He led the sabotage of Elektrona.

You were the one who blew up
your dad's factory?

It had to be done.

What does he think of the trial?

We haven't spoken in years,
so that's his business.

- How's the hunt for Ove Steffensen?
- We'll have him soon.

- But he's just a small fry.
- Big enough to deserve his sentence.

The big fish, the politicians
and entrepreneurs, are protected.

You said it yourself.
The judges are crooked.

Let's take one thing at a time.

Actually, many of our comrades
can't understand -

- why we don't drive out the corrupt
politicians and seize power.

We're not strong enough. The police
and the Danish Brigade would stop us.

We'll get a majority vote
at the election in October.

- We'll be in charge.
- And then it's time to clean up.

What are they thinking?

THE DANISH PARLIAMENT

We cannot have a rule of law -

- where a resistance group
imprisons everyone for collaboration.

Collaborating with the Germans
was in our society's best interest.

What if we only go after
the biggest earners?

We'll demand that they pay
a fair portion back to the state.

It'll show people
we're doing something.

As long as it doesn't
kill any businesses.

Yes, of course.
Our business sector must survive.

That will have to be enshrined in law.

I've recommended that the politicians
include the word "instruction".

So it will say that if you worked
for the Germans -

- by order or instruction
from the Danish authorities -

- then it won't be a problem.

We'll add that collaboration
is only punishable -

- if the circumstances
were unjustifiable.

By phrasing it so broadly -

- all you need is a good lawyer
to avoid punishment.

So if lay judges in the lower courts
hand down convictions out of revenge -

- the Supreme Court judges
will settle matters for us.

They're disarming the comrades
who occupied the prison.

- What was the point anyway?
- What do you mean?

Those traitors were treated like kings.
Good thing the comrades took over.

And now the politicians
are taking their weapons.

Yes, so we'll take it to Parliament
and show them who has the power!

- What would we do in there?
- Throw them out, of course!

- They'll take our weapons next!
- That's what they want us to do!

Gunnar says we'll be fighting
the Brigade, the police and the army.

Can't you see
they're taking us for a ride?

We fought for them!
They don't give a damn about us.

Now that they're free, the people who
saved their arses are just in the way.

- No. Hell no.
- Walther, stop.

DEATH PENALTY IN DENMARK

You Danes are so brutal.
You mean to reintroduce the death penalty?

- That's not a good idea.
- I didn't come up with it.

Well, these aren't normal times.

- Everything can't be how it was.
- What about the ones who carry it out?

It can't be good for a person's soul
to shoot someone else.

What happens afterwards?
How are they ever supposed to...

- Are you Karl Skov?
- Excuse me?

- Are you Karl Skov?
- Yes.

We have an order for your arrest
from the Danish police.

- What's this about?
- You'll need to come with us.

I'm not going anywhere
without speaking to my lawyer.

- That's not up to you. Come with us.
- No, wait!

- Stay out of this.
- Karl, I'll call your lawyer!

- What am I being charged with?
- Section 94, subsection 2.

- What does that cover?
- Espionage.

Karen Faber, B.T.
Care to comment?

Clear the street, please.

How long did you collaborate
with the Germans?

How much money did you make?

What's that?

No, no, no...

We'll tell Mrs Skov
there was no newspaper today.

Mrs Skov isn't deaf.

What is it?

COLLABORATOR
ARRESTED IN SWEDEN

Now we have to be dragged
through this as well.

"It was all for you."
Give me a break.

Mum, this isn't Dad's fault.

- Of course daddy's girl defends him.
- Mum, stop.

It makes me sick.

You know what?
You should be ashamed of yourself!

Whoops...

Karl Orla Skov stands arrested
and is charged with treason -

PRELIMINARY HEARING
- by passing confidential
information on 29 August 1943 -

- to a contact in
the German Ministry of Defence.

We request a four-week remand,
as there is reason to believe -

- the accused may attempt to evade
justice by fleeing or going into hiding.

Are you Karl Orla Skov?
How do you plead?

I'm completely innocent.
I've no idea what he's talking about.

I'd never pass information
to the Germans.

- It's pure nonsense!
- Thank you.

- How does the prosecution respond?
- The investigation is ongoing.

But the accused has had close contact
with the occupying power until recently.

The accused has fled the country once,
which strengthens the suspicion.

Yes. Thank you.

Having considered the matter,
the court is satisfied -

- that the accused is guilty
of a punishable offence -

- and is therefore remanded
for four weeks.

- Thank you.
- Do something.

We wish to appeal the decision
to the High Court.

This is my friend, K.B. Søndergaard,
one of the best lawyers in the country.

- I know your name.
- Hello. K.B. Søndergaard.

- Karl Skov.
- How are you?

- Have you been able to sleep at all?
- Not much.

I apologise for the delay.
It's been hectic at the ministry -

- with the Communist Party
and Danish Unity in government.

Perhaps we should explain
what will happen?

First, the High Court will decide
whether to remand you.

It will most likely rule that there
is sufficient doubt as to whether -

- you can be convicted on this charge -

- of which there is not
a shadow of proof.

So, with a little ingenuity and luck -

- you could walk out of here
in a few days.

He's the best there is.

- There. It's him.
- Isn't he blonde?

Louise! Louise?

Hey. Hey.

Now.

Now.

- Have you been hit?
- My leg.

Go. Cover me.

Leif.

Well done. Now we just need
that bastard to face the wall.

Hello. Karen Faber, B.T. Were you
the ones who caught the executioner?

- Yes.
- Can you comment on the arrest?

Yes. We've been looking
for him for a while.

He fired a few shots, but no one
was seriously hurt. It starts now.

How long had you been planning it?
How did he react to the arrest?

Ove Viktor Steffensen stands arrested
and is charged -

- with seven counts of manslaughter
and 16 acts of torture.

We ask for an initial four-week remand.

Thank you.
How do you plead?

Every person I shot deserved it.
Every one of them.

I don't recognise this court. I helped
this country against terrorists.

- This is the thanks I get? Communism...
- Mr Steffensen.

Thank you. This court is not
a place for speeches.

So... You plead not guilty?

Good. Thank you.
The court orders -

- that the accused
be remanded for four weeks.

You're home.

- For now at least.
- Welcome home.

At least until the trial starts.
There's a long backlog.

- Cheers, Dad.
- Cheers.

Being "at liberty" is definitely
not the same as being "acquitted".

But Annelise is making
mashed potatoes with ham.

Did they feed you in there?

Their food can't be worse than
what we've been getting here.

It's almost worse
than during the war.

We've been eating a lot of porridge,
haven't we?

Does anyone know how Aksel is doing?

He's doing a lot of work for the party,
so we don't see a lot of him.

Well...
I'll go upstairs and take a bath.

I think a lot of people
would appreciate that.

Could you get us
some extra ration coupons?

Mostly for foodstuffs,
but we also need soap.

Right... I'm not sure
there's anything I can do anymore.

- But I'll do my best.
- You always do, Mr Skov.

Eva?

- It could be concrete...
- It must be.

Wow...

It's wonderful to see you again, Sara.

You as well, Mr Skov.

We're all back together.
Just like in the old days.

Does it feel good to be back
in your own home?

Well, some strangers seem to have
moved into my flat, so...

I'm staying with a friend
at the moment.

We'll go to the police together.
And the municipality.

You have to do something.
You need to get your flat back.

You need a proper place to live
now we're starting back up.

- It looks great.
- Look!

- I'm so happy for you.
- It looks great, Lennart.

- Hello.
- Sorry we're late. Let's get started.

- Sounds good.
- Hello, everyone.

Okay, Helene,
I need your help with something.

That one might be too small...

Perfect.

The company will have to rebuild
the factory at its own expense.

We'll probably have to look
for some new investors.

I'd like to help you with it.

Thank you.
But do you even have time?

- What about the ministry?
- I'm leaving the ministry.

- Excuse me?
- Yes...

My expertise is better spent
in the private sector.

So, I'm looking for new challenges.

As it happens,
this means I'm free to help you.

Well, that's excellent news.
Pardon my bluntness -

- but would you like to be chairman
of Elektrona's board of directors?

Yes, there's an idea.

I'll start tomorrow.

Sten, I'm so happy to hear that.

- Think nothing of it, my friend.
- Well, let's...

If Sten can really get those investors -

- we can start Elektrona back up
in no time.

You understand
what I'm telling you?

You seem completely uninterested
in what I'm saying.

Well, that's because I am uninterested.

If Elektrona goes bust,
what will we live on?

I don't care, Karl.
I don't care.

You have no idea how I'm feeling.

You never ask. Elektrona
is all you talk and think about.

I promise you,
there's a lot to think about.

I've lost a son.

I don't have any friends.
I don't have a life.

The only place I can breathe is in
Sweden. I can't even go outside here.

Here, I'm just the collaborator's wife.
And if you tell me it'll pass -

- I'll throw this glass in your face.

Understand?

I'm sorry. I'm sorry...

I also did it for us, all right?
I can...

Don't touch me.

I can't take it anymore.
I don't want this anymore. Understand?

What don't you want anymore?

Is it me you don't want anymore...?

Is that it?

Is there something I don't know?
Something you're not telling me?

- What's with you?
- There isn't anything with me.

Well...

Is there someone else?

- Is it anyone I know?
- He's an artist.

I met him at Agnes's house.

He was there to paint her portrait.

We've been writing to each other
and spoken on the phone.

And something has happened between us.

So...
What's your plan, then?

- You want to leave and be with him?
- No, I don't.

Not in that sense...

Or maybe that is what I want.

Then I suggest you ask your father
to find a good lawyer -

- so we can settle this properly.

I'll sleep in Valdemar's room.

- Do you need help, Mrs Skov?
- Yes, please, Annelise.

I don't know
if I'm doing the right thing.

Right.

I've rented a nice apartment
close to the harbour.

I guess we'll see if we can get along.

He's moving in?

Yes, he's living in a tiny room
in a boarding house.

He's an artist after all.

So we're also looking
for a studio for him.

We're going to miss you, Mrs Skov.

Would you like another one of those?

- Aksel... It's so good to see you.
- You as well.

- I'm so glad you came.
- Thanks for inviting me.

- Doesn't it look good?
- Yes, it looks great.

- Did you see who else is here?
- No.

Look over there.

What's he doing here?

He's the one who paid for it all.

How is he doing?

It's...
It's not easy for him right now.

Maybe the two of you
should try to talk to each other?

- No...
- Aksel? I'm so happy to see you.

Congratulations, Britta.
The place looks incredible.

You've done so well.
Knud would have been so proud of you.

Thank you all for being here tonight -

- at the opening of Copenhagen's
first real jazz club: Stardust.

Doesn't the place look good?

It wouldn't have been possible
without financial support.

So give a big round of applause
for Karl Skov.

Once again,
we're standing next to a casket.

Another comrade gave the biggest
thing a person has to give.

Took up arms and gave her life -

- fighting for our freedom.

The woman lying here is just one -

- among the army of women,
who helped ensure -

- that we stand here today
in our free Denmark.

And with the hope of a better future.

Honoured be her memory.

Thank you, Liva.

Thank you, good comrade.

My condolences.

That's what I call a general election.

18 mandates,
all taken from the Social Democrats.

Who's the workers' party now, eh?

We'll take down the whole house
at the next election. Are you with us?

- Yes.
- Cheers to that.

I was wondering, now that we
have to hand in our weapons -

- wouldn't you like to continue
to work for the party?

Sure. If I can do it alongside
my university studies.

Would you like to go to Stockholm?

- Sure.
- Good.

Why not sing on the stage?
You're great. What are you afraid of?

- I'm not afraid.
- The microphone is right there.

- Here she comes.
- Yeah.

- Okay.
- From where?

One, two...

Yeah!

Hey. Wait a second.

- Hey. Good to see you.
- Pleasure.

- Welcome. This is Stardust.
- Thank you.

- This is Britta. She's the boss.
- Hello. Valdemar said you were coming.

- Welcome.
- Thank you. This is fantastic.

- Please, come with me.
- Thank you.

I know Valdemar
almost promised you a job here.

- You're from New York?
- Harlem. But I was born in Alabama.

I can't offer anything long-term -

- but maybe we can
try it out for a while and see?

Yeah. I'll take it.

Well, let's see
how Copenhagen likes you.

And one, two, one, two, three, four.

COMMUNISTS ORGANISE STRIKES
AND SOW CHAOS

Need a light?

Yes, please.

- Thank you.
- No trouble.

Do you know if the train is late?

No, we should be in Stockholm on time.

Thanks.

Hello. I have a wool suit
set aside. Size 50.

Size 50?

This way.

Thank you.

- Come in.
- Thanks.

Give me the jacket.

Yes...

This is what you've risked
your good name and reputation for.

- Good work.
- Thanks.

- Good night.
- Get home safely.

Good night.
Take care, all right?

Will you tell Dad
I'm sleeping at Britta's?

- I will. Good night.
- Good night.

- A beer, please.
- Certainly.

Can I buy you one?

- Yes, please.
- One more. Thanks.

Congratulations on
Ove Steffensen's death sentence.

They'll appeal the verdict to
the High Court and the Supreme Court.

I've heard no judges are
willing to sentence him to death.

Let's wait and see.
Sometimes things go awry.

There was a liquidation
in Skovlunde in the spring of '43.

An innocent schoolteacher.
Know anything about it?

- There were a lot of liquidations.
- What are you insinuating?

You petty middle-class bitch.
Are you working right now?

- Let's go home. Stop it.
- Nasty cow.

- It's not a big deal.
- Why did you come here?

Didn't you take part
in Ove Steffensen's capture?

- Yes.
- Well done.

Was it your and Aksel's group?

Do you know anything
about the liquidation in Skovlunde?

His wife has provided
descriptions of the perpetrators -

- but they could fit
a lot of young gentlemen.

What is that?

It's what I like to call
"the sweetness of life".

Did you really play with Charlie Parker?

Yeah, I've played with Bird.

But then... Sorry,
but why did you come here?

It's the classic story.
I ran out of money.

Heartbreak.
Then I took the Jimmie Lunceford train -

- all the way down to Europe,
and now I'm here.

What does it do?

Do you want to try?

I don't feel anything.

Try again.

No, okay, no...
Easy, boy!

I want to smoke.

Come in.

You wanted to talk to me?

Have you seen this?

COLLABORATOR'S SON BEHIND
MURDER OF INNOCENT MAN?

- It's that Faber woman.
- Have you spoken to her?

I didn't say anything.

They want to turn the public
against us. To cut us down to size.

My group wouldn't squeal.

- That story will die down.
- I bloody-well hope so.

COPENHAGEN CITY COURT

If you hadn't followed
the government's request -

- to work for the Germans, what
would it have meant for your employees?

I'd have had to close the factory,
which would have left them unemployed.

They might have had
to find work in Germany.

The products manufactured
in Elektrona -

- were becoming increasingly specialised
and meant for military use.

- Did that never cross your mind?
- Yes, of course.

But at that point I wasn't in charge
of my own factory anymore.

How did that happen?

Well, the Germans set up
their own factory within my factory.

I wasn't allowed in, so my knowledge
of what went on inside was limited.

Why do you suppose the state
approved all your contracts?

For the good of Denmark.

It was the only way we could get copper,
iron and other raw materials.

So in your opinion, Elektrona's business
was helpful to the country's situation?

Yes, without a doubt.

I have no further questions.

You must have known you were delivering
highly specialised components -

- to the Nazi war machine?
No one could have been ignorant of that.

As I've already stated, we undertook
collaboration with the Germans -

- at the request of Denmark's
democratically elected government.

So you were aware of it,
but you lived with it?

I'm being lectured on this
by a member of a political party -

- that sided with Germany
from August 1939 to June 1941.

I'll ask the defendant
to refrain from politicising.

- Please just answer the questions.
- Right.

In 1942, you applied for permission -

- to set up a new branch
of Elektrona in the Baltics.

- This was approved, correct?
- Yes.

Please tell the court why you decided
not to use this permission.

I was told it would be run
with slave labour.

Well, that sounds almost idealistic.

You don't mind delivering
parts for bombs -

- that can kill women and children,
as long as they're not made by slaves.

As I've stated several times,
we undertook the collaboration...

First democrat, then idealist,
then conscientious citizen -

- then collaborator and traitor.
There's a lot to keep track of.

I'll ask the prosecutor to refrain from
politicising. Please just ask questions.

With the court's permission...

... I'd like to show the defendant
this photograph.

This photograph shows the defendant -

- beside the German Minister of
Armaments' right-hand man, Dr Koch.

You look so happy
in this photo, almost giddy.

I wonder what outstanding idealistic
qualities you're talking about?

I couldn't tell you.

You look tired, Mr Skov.

Would you like a break?
Should we ask the court for a recess?

Not for my sake.

After a skilled resistance group
blew up the factory on 3 February 1945 -

- the accounts show a large payment
from the Wehrmacht on 2 March.

Mrs Meyer, was there
anything left to sell at all?

No.

Well, yes, there was.

All the inventions
that had been made at the factory.

The ones developed by our engineers.

Mostly those relating to radio waves.

Like the sonar
used by the allied forces.

That's what we were able to monetise.

So you possessed certain inventions
that could render the German navy -

- more effective during
the last months of the war?

Of course the Germans were aware
that you possessed these inventions?

No. I clearly remember
Mr Skov telling me -

- that he contacted them himself to see
if they might be interested in them.

We needed the money
to rebuild the factory.

And you heard him say this?

Pardon?

Was it Mr Skov himself
who contacted the Germans?

Yes.

Completely unsolicited?

Yes.

I have no further questions.

Gösta is simply hilarious.

You won't believe it. I haven't
laughed this much since I was 17.

He's such an interesting artist.

And just imagine, he loves me.

He can't keep his hands off me.

Mum, maybe you don't
have to tell me everything.

Right, but aren't you happy your mum
has found someone who loves her?

Now you won't have to worry about me.

You should find someone
who loves you, too.

- Being alone is so sad.
- How's Dad taking it?

This coffee is a tad too bitter
for my tastes.

- What are your plans, Aksel?
- Well...

- I've returned to my studies.
- That's wonderful.

And your Communist Party?

I just do the odd job for them.

There's no real future for you
in that endeavour anyway.

Don't you ever wear suits, Aksel?

You would look so smart in a suit.

Walther?

Let's just go in.

Oh, it's you?

Your wife called, crying and upset.

- I've kicked her and the kids out.
- Damn it, Walther.

Long live the Communist
murder squad, eh?

The war is over, Walther.

- We tried to do what needed to be done.
- Tell that to the widow.

Let's tidy up and make a cup of coffee.

- I'm not having any coffee.
- Yes, you are, Walther.

While walking in Moscow,
Stalin notices a long queue.

He asks the person at the end:
"What are you queueing for?"

The man turns around
and says: "I don't know."

"I saw a queue for nothing
and thought it must be important."

Stalin nods
and smiles with satisfaction.

Then he says: "Good.
You've understood the party line."

- Come on, Walther. It's funny.
- Sure.

This press campaign about
the liquidations will fizzle out.

Børge sends his regards.

He can get you a job
with the party newspaper.

You can start tomorrow if you'd like.
Just go talk to him at the paper.

Okay.

Thanks for coming.

I appreciate it.

No trouble. We have
to look out for each other, right?

- Take care, Walther.
- Yeah. You too.

Gunnar had a brother
who worked as a smith at Elektrona.

He was in a death march
at the end of the war -

- when the Germans
tried to cover their tracks.

Just a moment.

- Is there a problem?
- Yes. It's...

It's Walther.

He...

... shot himself.

I'll call Walther's wife.

He was a good man, Aksel.
He was.

This damned war.

It feels as if...

... it's never going to end.

And that woman...

That journalist.
She just keeps going.

Yes?

- Good day, Mr Holm.
- Petersen. Have a seat.

I'd like to suggest a collaboration.

Conservative views
are a long way from yours.

The press is bringing up mistakes
made by the Resistance -

- and blowing them out of proportion.

The war is over,
and such news stories should be too.

But we don't have the ear
of the conservative press.

Well, we have freedom of the press
in this country, unlike Stalin's regime.

As far as I remember, the conservative
resistance had its own missteps.

I'll try to drop a few hints
here and there.

Thank you.

Unfortunately,
we have a serious problem, Karl.

Aside from the case, that is.

Out with it.

Elektrona hasn't really resumed
production after the damages.

The only positive is that
the engineers are developing -

- your patents for
the new range of products.

As we still haven't been able
to find new investors -

- you might have to post more
of your own funds into the factory.

But, Stig, I don't have any funds.

- You don't have anything set aside?
- No, it's all gone.

The insurance company short-changed us
on the rebuild.

I've given money to Britta
for the jazz club.

And it's going to be quite expensive
to buy out Eva.

Surely the factory's separate property?

No. Well, yes and no. But I don't have
the kind of money you're talking about.

I don't have any reserves left.

You don't have anything to sell off?

No, the car wouldn't...
I don't know.. No.

Why not sell the house?

What do you need all that space for now?

It's their childhood home.

Yes, well...

The children are grown.
Eva is moving out.

You can't sit in that house
all by yourself.

You've always really liked this.

Yes, I'll take that with me.

There's a buyer coming by to look
at the household effects later today -

- so if there's anything of sentimental
value to you, let me know.

I think it'll be good
to get rid of this old house.

Well...

No, I'll take it.
No, no, no....

Oh dear.

I've got it.

- Gösta Landén.
- Skov.

There's a bronze bust in the hall.
Would you fetch it?

He has an eye for cars.

Oh, I actually bought that.

- But you don't have a driving licence.
- No, but Gösta does.

I'm good at sitting
in the passenger seat.

- Take care of yourself.
- You too, Karl.

There you go.

And this.

The Court's judgment is -

- that Karl Orla Skov is sentenced
to four years in prison.

300,000 kroner of the defendant's
earnings shall be confiscated -

- and the defendant shall pay
the court costs.

USSR REJECTS THE US NUCLEAR PLAN

- Allow me.
- Thanks.

Everything all right, Aksel?

They're on to me. They're tailing me
constantly on both sides of the Sound.

They'll get me next time.

You'll take a short break.
No problem.

No, I need to stop completely.
This isn't good for me.

What's the matter with you, Aksel?
Are you ill?

No. No...

I don't know.
I don't sleep much...

I'm not doing very well, I think.
But...

You're not starting
to doubt the cause, are you?

It's more important than ever that
we remain united and trust in the cause.

Aren't you at all worried about
what's going on in Czechoslovakia?

Their National Front
has nothing to do with democracy.

Don't let yourself be taken in
by conservative propaganda.

The communists in Czechoslovakia
and Denmark support democracy.

There are disagreements,
fighting and insurrection -

- because people want
something different and better.

That's exactly what
democracy is all about.

- Do you understand?
- Yes.

This concludes the hearing.

COURT OF APPEAL

The court will adjourn
to consider its judgment.

I humbly ask the court
to show mercy on my son.

Taking his life would betray the mercy
and Christian spirit of our nation.

You call my son a murderer,
but do not turn into one yourselves.

Be merciful instead...

The Court's judgment is that Ove Viktor
Steffensen is sentenced to death.

The defendant shall pay his barrister,
Mørch, a fee of 200 kroner.

EXISTENTIALISM IS A HUMANISM
Darling, this would
make you into a thing -

- for God to throw around.
You'll become an object of God.

Are we looking
for a light or a dark suit?

What Sartre does
is to make us the subject.

We create our own existence.

- How about one of each?
- Yes, why not?

So God is gone, and we're the ones
creating meaning in our lives.

Charcoal? Navy?
What do you think?

You like both of them, don't you?

They're very expensive, but
I also need a light-coloured suit.

- We'll take all three.
- You're so wonderful.

Exceptional.
Amazing.

Sartre and his people
call themselves existentialists.

So there's no meaning to life?

Well, you don't get a set
of instructions for how to live life.

That sounds familiar.

You create meaning in your life
through the choices you make.

You must be brave.

I'll need a tie
to go with each suit as well.

- There.
- Just take the ones you like.

All of them?
Oh, okay.

But how will I know
if I'm making the right decisions?

The choices you make...

They're yours. If you're not happy
with them, just make some new ones.

There's no answer book.

Whatever feels right for you
is the right choice.

Maybe I'm an existentialist.

Then I wake up...

... and I'm drenched in sweat -

- even though my window is open.

I'm not sure...
It's the same dream over and over.

The war is still inside you.

Not all the people we shot were...

But that's all in the past now.

That just might be the most
beautiful voice I've ever heard.

- You look great up here.
- Thank you.

Thank you for your help
with the restructuring, Kurt Hansen.

It wouldn't have gone
so smoothly without your help.

But that leads us
to the matter of yourself.

With the cuts in the montage department,
we won't need you anymore.

I'm sorry, and I realise -

- this comes
at a very unfortunate time -

- seeing as your wife
has just passed away.

Your final pay check is ready
in accounting, along with a bonus.

So...

Best of luck to you.

As you can see,
the numbers are looking a bit better.

It's because the proceeds
from the house came through.

But the board is in agreement -

- that Elektrona needs
to be modernised.

He has actually already dismissed
all the long-serving staff.

Sara...

As long as I'm here,
your position is safe, all right?

Yes.

ELECTION 1947
The Social Democrats gained
nine mandates and now have 57.

The Communist Party lost nine mandates,
and Danish Unity lost...

Turn it off!
What's wrong with the workers?

How did the Social Democrats
manage to steal nine mandates from us?

They're backed by the labour movement.

The Conservatives and Venstre
get funding from big business.

- And England and USA.
- We get backing, too.

- Not enough, apparently.
- What are you talking about?

We don't get any support.
We're alone in the Danish workplaces.

Well?
Where do we get backing from?

Maybe we should consider
where we went wrong to end up like this?

You won't be associating with her
any longer. End of discussion.

- Ebba is the only friend I've got.
- Yes, I know that.

- She made a pass at me.
- No, I really don't think she did.

Sit still, damn it! I need to finish
this painting so it can go to Paris.

I saw straight through her ages ago.

She's just after your money.
Don't you see?

I just don't think Ebba is like that.

You think everyone wants
the best for you. But they don't.

Eva, no more associating with Ebba.

No, Gösta.
You don't get to decide...

Sit still, damn it!

- Ebba is a good person.
- Don't move! Sit still!

Do you think I'm scared of you?

No, don't come any closer.

Eva...

Eva, don't do this.
I won't be able to manage without you.

Nonsense!
Of course you'll manage without me.

I love you.

I'm going to Ebba's place now.
Pack your things.

Do you hear me?
Leave your key on the table.

- Eva, please...
- Give my regards to Paris.

If you can afford to go down there.

Thank you very much.
Enjoy your evening.

- Another round.
- There are three of you?

Yes, thanks.

- Good evening, Aksel.
- Good evening, Holm.

I was sorry to hear about Walther
from your group.

A lot of people struggle
to return to everyday life.

What about you? Why are you still
hanging around with the communists?

- You're a democrat, aren't you?
- We support democracy as well.

Communist parties are only democratic
when they have a majority.

Hitler was a democrat
until he controlled the police.

That was the end of democracy.

This is Denmark.
That would never happen here.

- You don't think so?
- No.

By the way, the Faber woman won't bother
you anymore. It's been taken care of.

Aren't you Mr Skov?

Yes.

I recognise you now.

You were at our bonfire celebration
during the war, weren't you?

- Yes, I was.
- You're one of Michael's friends.

We fought together
on the Eastern Front.

- You were his superior.
- My name is Ove.

- Karl.
- Michael was the boss, not me.

- The old team is back together.
- Pardon?

Nazi bastards.

Just a moment.

Aksel? I have some comrades here
who would like to talk to you.

- About what?
- Come along.

Of course we all hope there's
a good explanation for everything.

But since you have
a trusted position in the party -

- we're obliged to have
this little conversation -

- which Gunnar
has kindly offered to lead.

Thank you.

Aksel Skov, have you carried out
confidential work for the party?

Yes, I've been asked to do that.

Can you tell us a bit about
the nature of that work?

I'm not at liberty to do that.

Henrik Holm.
MP for the Conservative Party.

- Do you know him?
- Yes. But he's not a friend of mine.

So he's just someone
you meet for drinks at bars?

What do you talk to him about?
Seeing as you aren't friends.

I don't remember the details.
It had to do with party politics.

- I hear you like to tell Stalin jokes?
- Is that not allowed?

- Are you unhappy with your work here?
- No, I'm very happy.

- But you've asked for a break?
- That's not what I meant.

It sounds like you don't know
what you believe in.

But on election night, you were
sure of the party's defeat.

- You believed it was our own fault.
- I meant we should take responsibility.

Is it not also correct -

- that you almost talked about
your confidential work -

- to party members who would not
be able to handle that information?

- I didn't do that.
- Do you believe in the revolution?

Do you believe in the dictatorship
of the proletariat?

No, but it wouldn't
be like that in Denmark...

I'd expect no less
from a little upper-class boy like you.

We've decided you can no longer
continue to be a member of the party.

- You can't.
- We can.

Børge, you're my best friends.
You can't just kick me out.

I think you'll be better off
at the Technical University.

I'm sorry, Aksel.
But this is where we part company.

Why the long face?

They...
They've kicked me out of the party.

Excuse me?
Why would they do that?

I don't know.

I was called to a meeting,
which turned into an interrogation...

You've done so much for them.

You're always welcome in my home.

- Would you like a beer?
- Yes, please.

Tart!

- What did you just say?
- I called her a tart.

Bloody bastard!

Aksel!

Aksel! Stop!

Stop!

He's had enough.

WARRIORS WITHOUT WEAPONS

Hey, Britta...?

Cookie...

Is everything okay?

Morten Nielsen. Danish poet.

- Nielsen makes people cry?
- Yeah. Kind of.

- Is Britta here?
- Can I help you with anything?

- It's just money stuff.
- You're right. I can't help with that.

Maybe you should read something
a little more cheerful?

No...

No, it's just...
I lost the man I love.

I had to run away to be with him.
And...

Ever since then
I've kind of felt like...

An outcast everywhere.

Yeah. Maybe I still am.

Wait. Is that why you changed
your name to Helen Scott?

Yeah.

Yeah, kind of.

But Helen Scott sounds...

- That sounds pretty good, right?
- Hey...

Helen Scott sounds and looks real good.

Real good.

You know...

You ain't got nothing to worry about.

There's a lot of love waiting for you.

Just there.

Oh... Britta, there you are.

Could I have a little money in advance?

Not now. But tonight,
when I get some more in.

- But can we please have that chat?
- Sure. Later.

What was that about?

I think something's happening
between Eddie and Helen Scott.

I say...

A lot of people seem to have
very selective memories lately.

Most people were just trying
to feather their own nests.

It seems the only ones
who are truly outraged -

- are those who didn't profit
from the Germans.

The shop owners, farmers,
manufacturers and politicians -

- just lay low, hoping someone else
will take the fall.

No one remembers the promises
we made to keep Germany happy.

What do you mean?

The government supported a corps
that fought alongside the Germans.

- Now we're punished for entering it.
- You're right. It's not fair.

You were on Hellerup Station as well -

- waving goodbye to Free Corps
Denmark when we left for the front.

It was mainly Michael I waved to,
not so much Free Corps Denmark.

Look, Skov. You made the weapons,
we fired them. What's the difference?

It sounds like you think
you're better than us.

All those killings of Jews out east...

Did you stay out of that?

- Michael took it very hard.
- No, Michael broke at the front.

The clean-up behind the lines
was nothing. Almost like a holiday.

The world will be a better place
without faggots, gypsies and Jews.

They should be thanking us.

So, Ove Steffensen?
Aren't they shooting you soon?

Your name is Steffensen?

Yes, that's me.

- You're that Ove Steffensen?
- Yes.

- You were sentenced to death?
- Yes.

Oh, did I shock the manufacturer?

Michael came home from the front -

- broken by all the women
and children he had seen killed.

It broke him, because
Michael was a good person.

- Yes, and a bit too soft.
- But you didn't break.

You wanted to keep torturing and killing
people. I'm done talking to you.

Oh...

Running away, Mr Skov?

Like a coward.
Like Michael.

How dare you lie about him?
He was shot by the Danish Brigade.

Is that what you think?
He wasn't.

At the end, when we
had to help each other -

- he couldn't take it anymore,
so he shot himself.

That's a bloody lie!
Don't you dare...

Maybe you should think about
what you're doing.

- I'm looking for Mr Skov.
- His room is off limits.

- Is he in there?
- Yes, and he's not conscious.

What does that mean?

You'll have to ask the doctors.

Excuse me? I just want
to know how Mr Skov is doing?

- Are you family?
- I'm his housekeeper.

I can only discuss
his health with the family.

- Where's Mr Skov? I'm his daughter.
- He's been stabbed with a knife.

- How is he doing?
- We can't say anything for certain.

If he makes it through the next
24 hours, his chances are good.

- May we see him?
- Unfortunately not. We'll contact you.

What a mess.
I couldn't reach Valdemar or Aksel.

And I don't know where Mrs Skov is...

COURT OF APPEAL

Mr Skov? Karen Faber, B.T.
You were attacked in prison?

- Mr Skov has no comments.
- What does your son Aksel think?

Little lady, Mr Skov has no comments!

- Mr Skov, where is your family?
- We're done here. Stop.

Not only did Mr Skov
help my nephew and me -

- he also paid for our crossing
to Sweden. 20,000 kroner.

So I think it's safe to say
that Mr Skov is a...

He's a good Danish man, who always
takes care of his own people first.

Mrs Meyer, please confine yourself
to answering the questions put to you.

I have nothing further.

Mrs Meyer, just answer yes or no
to the following questions.

If you're capable of it.
Mrs Meyer, is it correct -

- that from 1941 you produced
exclusively for the German Wehrmacht?

- All the other markets were...
- Was that a yes or a no?

- Pardon?
- Was that a yes?

It was a yes.

Yes. And is it correct
that you produced -

- high-tech components
for the German navy?

Yes.

Is it correct that Elektrona's
turnover increased twentyfold in 1944 -

- as a result of its collaboration
with the Wehrmacht?

Yes.

Twentyfold.

- I have nothing further.
- This concludes the hearing.

The court will adjourn
to consider its judgment.

The Court's judgment is
that Karl Orla Skov -

- is sentenced to six months'
imprisonment, suspended.

300,000 kroner of the defendant's
earnings shall be confiscated.

The State shall pay the court costs
to the High Court.

"Suspended" means you can go home
as soon as the hospital releases you.

And you should consider bringing
the case to the Supreme Court.

- Suspended is preferable, but...
- I'll apply. I don't have the money.

You should be reimbursed
for the remand.

Over time, sentencing will soften.

Next year, they'll acquit everyone.
It's not like you've killed anyone.

- Hello, my darling.
- Dad...

Let's get you home now.
We'll figure out the rest later.

Give it to me.

- I like you. And I like your music.
- If you'd just give it more time...

I also told you when I hired you
that it was just a trial.

That we had to see
how it went with the crowd.

I'm quite sure bebop has a future.

- But not in Copenhagen.
- It could if you'd give it some...

I have to find something people can
dance to, or I have to close down.

Yeah. I'm sorry.

Tomorrow will be your last night here.

- Well...
- Thank you for coming.

Thank you.

It ain't as bad as you think.
I know some great people in Paris.

There's this gig in Saint Germain,
one of the best clubs in Paris.

It starts this Saturday.

Wow... That's...

I think there might also
be space there for you.

- For real?
- Yeah.

I'll go. I'm ready right now.

Hey, how about you, cookie?

You want to go with us to Paris?

And see if your beautiful voice
will work there?

Me?

- You want me to come with you?
- Yes.

Well, yes, of course.

Of course, I would love that.

- We're going to Paris.
- To Paris.

Annelise, we're heading off to Paris.

Have a seat.

All right.

Well...

There's something you should know
before you head off to Paris.

I know it's uncertain,
but that's the life of a singer.

I actually think it could be
really good for me to get a new start.

What do you think is going to happen
with you and Eddie?

What do you think?

- Has he told you about Valdemar?
- That he's coming to Paris, too?

It'll be so much fun.
It's great.

I saw them outside in the alley.
They were kissing.

And it wasn't just a peck.

What are you saying?

Don't you think you ought
to stay here with us, darling?

You know what?
Have a great trip to Paris, Valdemar.

And you too.
Have a very nice trip together.

Cookie, wait.

- No.
- It's just me, Helene.

Annelise told me.
What a shame.

But this could become the beginning
of something very different.

- Something good for you.
- What?

Come. Have a seat.

I'm certain you can become a star.

People adore you.
You know that, right?

You need to think of yourself,
instead of running after men.

You have a job here as long as you want,
but you could be bigger than Stardust.

Then we won't be able to afford you.
Only the big places will.

The biggest places.

Thank you, Britta. Thank you.

- There's something I have to tell you.
- What have I done now?

I saw you and Eddie together
in the alley.

Don't get me wrong.
I don't mean to meddle.

- I don't know what you're on about.
- Stop it. I saw you.

You need to be more careful.

What if someone else had seen you
and called the police?

You could go to prison for it, Valdemar.

People do.

I couldn't bear it if something
were to happen to you.

Do you understand?

- I understand.
- Please be more careful.

That's all I wanted to say.

We don't have the funds to pay
the company's many creditors.

Most importantly, the employees.

As long as the Americans
and the Brits are boycotting Karl Skov -

- it doesn't make sense
to keep the company afloat.

Elektrona should be closed.

Say what you want to say.
You want to get rid of me.

No one wants that. But it's too late
to turn the ship around, Karl.

It's incredibly sad.

Let's move to a vote.
Who votes in favour -

- of declaring Elektrona bankrupt?

I count four votes in favour.

Are there any votes against?

It doesn't appear so.
Any abstentions?

Once this meeting concludes,
I will file a request -

- for Elektrona to be placed
into bankruptcy administration.

Yes...

It's the end of an era
for a fantastic company.

Perhaps you will find some
consolation in knowing -

- that I've contacted some of
Elektrona's former UK competitors -

- who are prepared to submit
a bid to the bankrupt estate -

- to acquire the company's patents -

- at a price I'm certain
the bankrupt estate will accept.

Here's the offer
I've been authorised to make.

If the estate accepts, it would free up
funds to pay out some of the salaries.

Also, since the name of Karl Skov
would no longer be an obstacle -

- we'd be able to utilise the promising
patents we already hold.

Hell no. I'm not having any of that.

You've done nothing to help me.

How dare you waltz in here
and take over my entire life's work?

- Calm down...
- Don't touch me, you thief. Get out!

You too! All of you!

This company is done for.
No one wants anything to do with you!

- You're finished. It's over.
- Out!

- Just go. Karl?
- Damn it...

Karl? Karl?

Our Father...

Who art in heaven.

Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread -

- and forgive us our trespasses as we
forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

For yours is the kingdom,
the power and the glory forever.

Amen.

You are absolved of your sins.

We will meet again
in the kingdom of God.

Get him out of here.

Good evening, Pastor Steffensen.

I don't know if you remember me.
My name is Eskebjerg.

I'm sure you remember my sister,
Karen Marie.

She frequently visited your neighbours,
the Neergaard brothers...

Squad, fall in.

Take aim!

Fire!

Thank you very much. Thank you.

Hello, Aksel.

Hello, Leif.

- I'm sorry about what happened. Smoke?
- No thanks.

I'm sure if we were
to talk to Børge together...

We can talk some sense into him.

Of course you belong with us.

- We need you.
- It's not Børge's decision.

- It's the central committee's.
- You'll let them have the last word?

I don't know...
Maybe they're right.

Maybe Stalin and I have grown apart.

- I'll miss you.
- I'll miss you too, Leif.

Get behind the tree!
Come here.

SUMMER 1948

Here we go.

We're going to sneak up...
Where did you go?

Oh, there you are.
We're sneaking...

Let's sneak up on her.

Bang! Bang!

- Bang, bang, bang.
- Careful now.

Bloody hell, Skov.
And Mrs Møller.

Mr Berg.

Congratulations on your
Supreme Court acquittal.

It was certainly a godsend.

It was only fair, considering everything
you've done for Danish industry.

Thank you.
And how are you?

I've just come back
from three months in Detroit.

I'm telling you, America is
a fantastic country. Fantastic!

They need people
like you over there, Skov.

I don't think I'm very popular
over there right now.

Acquitted or not.

Yes, that war...

But Hitler did have
some rather interesting ideas.

But it did turn quite messy at the end.

- Who's this?
- My grandchild. Knud's son.

Knud?

Oh yes, he was the one with the...

Yeah... Well, let's meet
for lunch sometime, Skov.

Take care now.
Mrs Møller.

There you are.

- Well...
- Happy birthday, Karl.

Thank you.

It's Kurt Hansen's place.

He kindly lent it to me
so I could have my birthday here.

My current place doesn't
have a garden, so...

How are you, Karl?

I'm well, actually.

Who would have thought?
And yourself? How are you?

I've taken in refugee
children from Estonia.

So I'm keeping busy.

- And you're doing well?
- I do miss Copenhagen.

I miss the children.
But never mind that.

You make some choices,
and then you make some new choices.

- Sartre, I believe.
- Oh, right...

- Hello, Mrs Skov.
- Hello.

- It's lovely to see you.
- You as well, Mrs Meyer.

Right... Shall we?

We've got a lovely white wine chilling.

I like to give speeches,
as several of you know.

I actually had a speech prepared.
A really good one.

It's in here, but I won't take it out.
It was about...

It was mainly about loss.

It's something that all of us
sitting at this table -

- are familiar with.

We've all lost loved ones.

But it was also about hope.

Hope for a better future.

In that connection,
I suddenly had help -

- from a young and very
interesting Danish writer.

A fresh voice, which I'm sure
you'll be hearing much more from.

I can't say it as well as him,
but what he says is...

- Cheers, everyone!
- Exactly. Cheers.

- All right.
- Well done. Cheers.

Cheers.

That's right. Man of the day.

I got a post card from Montevideo.
From Louise.

She's going to marry a diamond dealer.

No, Mum, I'm actually just singing
with the quintet now.

We've got a new drummer,
so we rehearse a lot.

We're busy.
Stardust is doing well again.

I'll be able to repay my loans soon.

I'm actually
from a wealthy family myself.

We've had a couple of offers from
Sweden, so we might go up there.

I'm not sure yet. We'll see.

It's so sad Valdemar couldn't be here.

Paris is a wonderful city.

No other city in the world has
as many young, beautiful women.

You're probably right.

- Do you miss Gösta?
- No.

I took him back.

He was so distraught.

- Mum, no.
- Yes.

You know that I've quit drinking.

- Yes.
- But Gösta hasn't.

When he gets drunk, he gets so angry...

And he wants to run the show.

Then he falls out
with the few friends I have left.

Mum, you need to leave him.
You have to.

I already have, Helene.

It's over.

But it's...

I just find it very difficult
to be alone.

Mum...

Well... Why don't you come
to Stockholm with me?

- No.
- Yes, we'll take care of each other.

That sounds lovely, but...

We'll each find a new sweetheart.
Stockholm is full of wonderful men.

- Bye.
- Thank you for coming. It was lovely.

Bye, little man.
Are you driving the car?

Get home safely.
Thank you for a lovely day.

You too.

Goodbye, Karl.
Take care.

Thank you for coming.

Sit down on your bottom.
Let's wave.

- There we go.
- Careful.

- All right...
- Let's wave.

Well...

Happy birthday, Dad.

Aksel?

Why...

I'm sorry I'm late.

I was in London for a conference
for my new job.

I've got an interesting position
at the Nordic Insulin Laboratory.

Thank you. Thank you for coming.

Here.

It's Hemingway's
"A Farewell to Arms".

Of course it is.

You've been on a long journey.

It's been long for me, too.

Subtitles: Sara Sjölin
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