1 00:00:29,720 --> 00:00:32,950 the ox 2 00:01:17,920 --> 00:01:22,310 A true story told by Sven Nykvist 3 00:03:31,800 --> 00:03:33,950 No! 4 00:03:46,240 --> 00:03:49,350 Have you gone crazy, Helga? 5 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:54,390 What am I going to do? I have to eat 6 00:03:56,080 --> 00:04:00,910 How could you? How could you do it…to Svenning? 7 00:04:01,240 --> 00:04:05,310 Svenning has another one. we have to survive 8 00:04:14,360 --> 00:04:17,190 help me 9 00:04:23,760 --> 00:04:26,510 Stop jibbing and help me 10 00:04:30,480 --> 00:04:32,670 What's done is done. 11 00:04:34,760 --> 00:04:40,910 Help me. You don't want Ana to get sick and die, right? 12 00:06:35,160 --> 00:06:38,110 Dear friends. 13 00:06:38,200 --> 00:06:45,470 In times of hunger and need there is no good news. 14 00:06:45,560 --> 00:06:51,710 We wonder when was the last time that we were blessed by them. 15 00:06:52,560 --> 00:06:59,750 The last two years of poor harvests 16 00:06:59,840 --> 00:07:09,110 They have carried the disease and the unrest throughout the country. 17 00:07:09,200 --> 00:07:18,100 Right here, in our parish, the young and the old They are dying. 18 00:07:18,200 --> 00:07:23,790 Evil and bad omens they go hand in hand 19 00:07:23,880 --> 00:07:29,670 Promising abundance and well-being throughout the world. 20 00:07:29,760 --> 00:07:34,880 It is of the greatest importance that we do not get lost 21 00:07:34,960 --> 00:07:39,870 Those of us who remain are necessary here 22 00:07:45,320 --> 00:07:47,310 Thank you. 23 00:07:52,920 --> 00:07:56,030 Thanks, Helga. I will take care of others. 24 00:07:56,120 --> 00:08:00,910 They are waiting for you Svenning is waiting on the box 25 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:03,830 Merry Christmas, Helga. 26 00:08:03,920 --> 00:08:08,110 - Merry christmas. - I appreciate your help 27 00:08:22,560 --> 00:08:26,990 Soon you will be able to kill the plump calf and rejoice. 28 00:08:27,080 --> 00:08:31,030 - You said that last year... -You don't believe me? 29 00:08:31,120 --> 00:08:36,030 !The thunder sounded at the beginning of winter. That's a good sign! 30 00:08:36,120 --> 00:08:42,550 But in America there is only coughing and pissing blood. 31 00:09:00,480 --> 00:09:07,310 Haven't you experienced the excitement yet? of christmas? If not, come to me. 32 00:09:07,400 --> 00:09:10,030 What's happening? 33 00:09:13,680 --> 00:09:17,990 Can't you keep the peace on a day like today? 34 00:09:53,920 --> 00:10:01,110 I'm afraid we'll have to pass with the little food we have. 35 00:10:07,880 --> 00:10:14,220 You look pale, Elfrida. (she) doesn't sleep enough 36 00:10:14,320 --> 00:10:19,990 The baby cries and complains I guess he's hungry too. 37 00:10:21,360 --> 00:10:27,230 And for you a comb 38 00:10:27,320 --> 00:10:31,230 -A nice gift for you. Thank you. 39 00:10:31,320 --> 00:10:35,100 Let's see if there's something for you. 40 00:10:35,200 --> 00:10:39,590 Over there. And it is for you. Thank you. 41 00:10:39,680 --> 00:10:45,670 And a little milk for Ana. Merry Christmas, Anne 42 00:10:50,320 --> 00:10:56,350 I can't have you in charge the way things are. I can't face it. 43 00:10:58,240 --> 00:11:00,110 Maybe in summer 44 00:11:08,760 --> 00:11:13,830 Svenning, what have you done with the other ox? 45 00:11:13,920 --> 00:11:16,870 What are you saying? 46 00:11:18,080 --> 00:11:25,550 There's only one out there. They almost always go together in a pack. 47 00:11:36,960 --> 00:11:40,550 What a time to disappear1 48 00:11:48,560 --> 00:11:54,740 Do you want Ana to die? 49 00:12:03,040 --> 00:12:09,510 Helga, let's take a look to the marshes 50 00:12:16,040 --> 00:12:19,470 He thinks Ana has a fever. 51 00:12:20,680 --> 00:12:23,670 It's not good. 52 00:12:24,800 --> 00:12:27,710 We better go home 53 00:12:27,800 --> 00:12:34,750 I want you to know that we will do everything whatever we can to help you. 54 00:12:38,040 --> 00:12:39,670 Thank you. 55 00:12:39,760 --> 00:12:47,390 I'm sure we'll find to the ox soon and Helga will return. 56 00:12:50,520 --> 00:12:52,670 Merry christmas. 57 00:13:25,360 --> 00:13:29,270 We will have to stop. It will soon be night. 58 00:13:32,520 --> 00:13:36,390 Why don't we go look near Krokhult? that's where it came from 59 00:13:36,480 --> 00:13:38,750 Let's go. 60 00:14:38,240 --> 00:14:41,550 We didn't find it. 61 00:14:50,440 --> 00:14:55,590 We have sinned before God 62 00:14:58,640 --> 00:15:01,390 ---before the law--- 63 00:15:02,760 --> 00:15:07,550 And before Svenning, our own lord. 64 00:15:13,200 --> 00:15:17,230 At least we could have asked before. 65 00:15:17,320 --> 00:15:22,470 You knew we would both be guilty in the eyes of the Lord. 66 00:15:22,560 --> 00:15:25,670 You should have consulted the vicar... 67 00:15:25,760 --> 00:15:27,950 Shut up! 68 00:15:35,000 --> 00:15:38,390 What do you want me to do? Give them back the meat? 69 00:16:08,200 --> 00:16:12,230 Eat slowly so you don't choke. 70 00:16:13,720 --> 00:16:16,910 Eat so you can breastfeed. 71 00:16:42,120 --> 00:16:48,750 Salt. We need a lot of salt. Otherwise it's going to get damaged. 72 00:18:24,160 --> 00:18:26,510 - Nice to meet you, vicar. - Nice to meet you, Flykt. 73 00:18:26,600 --> 00:18:32,350 -Knives? Axes? -I'll wait until after the holidays. 74 00:18:32,440 --> 00:18:37,630 - I know who stole the ox. -Do you know? 75 00:18:37,720 --> 00:18:40,870 Roos. Helge Roos. Roos. Helge Roos. 76 00:18:42,440 --> 00:18:48,510 Relentlessness leads nowhere. Don't deepen the enmity between you two! 77 00:18:48,600 --> 00:18:52,750 That old woman story de Roos is a thing of the past. 78 00:18:52,840 --> 00:18:56,230 Leave her alone and you will all be happy. 79 00:18:56,320 --> 00:19:02,790 A few days ago I saw him in a meadow stealing salt from cows. 80 00:19:03,640 --> 00:19:07,260 What do you think it needs that, vicar? 81 00:19:07,360 --> 00:19:13,910 I don't think you should throw the first stone Bye bye. 82 00:20:19,840 --> 00:20:22,630 I'm short on money, but... 83 00:20:22,720 --> 00:20:25,510 I'm sorry. There is no credit. 84 00:20:30,760 --> 00:20:35,880 They have been bankrupt for six months. Now they have left for America 85 00:20:35,960 --> 00:20:41,080 I'll give you credit. a lot of credit against the clock and needs. 86 00:20:41,160 --> 00:20:44,550 Don't stay here, Silver. I don't want you around. 87 00:20:54,640 --> 00:21:01,110 You don't seem so bad, Roos. It seems like you have everything you want. 88 00:21:14,720 --> 00:21:20,550 We shouldn't eat anything today. It seems that we are starting to look healthy. 89 00:21:43,360 --> 00:21:45,820 Svenning is coming. 90 00:22:02,400 --> 00:22:05,390 I can smell real food. 91 00:22:06,560 --> 00:22:11,110 It's a hare. I finally caught a hare. 92 00:22:13,680 --> 00:22:18,350 -Do you want to join us? -. No, except for your own family. 93 00:22:18,440 --> 00:22:23,070 Soon I will be eating at home. But... 94 00:22:25,240 --> 00:22:29,150 We have to get wood tomorrow. Can you give us a hand? 95 00:22:29,240 --> 00:22:31,350 Yeah 96 00:22:31,440 --> 00:22:33,870 GOOD. 97 00:22:33,960 --> 00:22:37,190 May you enjoy the food. 98 00:22:52,560 --> 00:22:55,990 There you go. 99 00:23:01,840 --> 00:23:08,470 Continue. Carry on, lazy ox! 100 00:23:09,480 --> 00:23:15,030 If we don't take it to the mill we will lose our winter income. 101 00:23:15,120 --> 00:23:19,590 -Can't we lighten the load? - Damn that thief. 102 00:23:19,680 --> 00:23:24,590 If I put my hands on him I would send him to hell. 103 00:23:24,680 --> 00:23:31,670 Have I done something wrong? Is it some kind of revenge? 104 00:23:47,320 --> 00:23:52,550 Is Abraham Larsson present? And 105 00:23:52,640 --> 00:23:57,110 And what about the Flykt soldier? 106 00:23:57,200 --> 00:24:03,750 The drunks got lost on the road towards here and also in the road to war. 107 00:24:03,840 --> 00:24:07,910 And Martha, Daniel's daughter, with her daughter...Brita? 108 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:08,750 Yes 109 00:24:15,280 --> 00:24:19,430 Our congregation gets smaller every week, but we have a newcomer. 110 00:24:19,520 --> 00:24:26,830 Ana, daughter of Helga and Elfrida Roos. Born on October 12 of last year. 111 00:24:27,400 --> 00:24:31,390 I guess no one knows where it is farmer Johan Nilsson. 112 00:24:31,480 --> 00:24:38,430 I saw it in Seftabo. It's true! 113 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:42,790 Are you sick, Helga 114 00:24:42,880 --> 00:24:46,830 They look like I'm a murderer... 115 00:24:50,720 --> 00:24:56,350 “Give us this day our daily bread.” Was it like that, Silver? 116 00:24:56,440 --> 00:24:59,070 All the necessities of life. 117 00:24:59,160 --> 00:25:02,030 Food and drink, and money and clothing. 118 00:25:02,120 --> 00:25:08,750 Dresses of wool and linen and buttons, and tasty salt. 119 00:25:08,840 --> 00:25:12,910 Metal buttons and good weather, and respectability… 120 00:25:13,000 --> 00:25:16,470 Thank you. It's very nice. 121 00:25:16,560 --> 00:25:21,030 Who can tell me the 7th Commandment? Kajsa Johansdotter? 122 00:25:21,120 --> 00:25:26,430 -“Thou shalt not steal” -What does it mean, Jöns Petter? 123 00:25:27,160 --> 00:25:31,870 We will fear and love God so that 124 00:25:31,960 --> 00:25:38,270 Let's not steal from our neighbor 125 00:25:38,360 --> 00:25:44,230 your money and possessions… 126 00:25:53,800 --> 00:26:03,510 “Thou shalt not bear false witness against your neighbor's wife 127 00:26:03,600 --> 00:26:11,150 “And you shall not kill…” in any way. 128 00:26:12,520 --> 00:26:20,470 I know someone who has done both, this and the other. 129 00:26:21,520 --> 00:26:23,510 I understand. 130 00:26:25,560 --> 00:26:27,270 I understand. 131 00:26:39,480 --> 00:26:42,830 continues on his way. 132 00:26:42,920 --> 00:26:50,750 It seems that one of Svenning's oxen has deviated from his. 133 00:26:50,840 --> 00:26:57,710 Let's hope that it can be replaced or found. 134 00:27:05,160 --> 00:27:07,590 Helge 135 00:27:10,120 --> 00:27:13,820 I know you're not a bad person 136 00:28:14,720 --> 00:28:17,230 Get out of here! 137 00:29:01,760 --> 00:29:03,830 damn 138 00:29:08,480 --> 00:29:13,270 -This is how dogs get angry. -It is the divine design. 139 00:29:17,080 --> 00:29:21,310 God has nothing to do with it. We simply didn't have enough salt. 140 00:29:21,840 --> 00:29:28,430 Not all the salt in the world could have avoided this ruin 141 00:29:30,600 --> 00:29:35,430 then. We'll have to starve then. 142 00:30:57,800 --> 00:31:03,030 What's that? Some bread and butter. 143 00:31:03,120 --> 00:31:06,350 Have you been begging? 144 00:31:06,440 --> 00:31:09,510 we have to live 145 00:31:09,600 --> 00:31:12,510 But we don't beg! 146 00:31:41,240 --> 00:31:46,550 That's all we've left. We can't eat that. 147 00:31:46,640 --> 00:31:51,870 There is the Jönköping market. 148 00:31:54,360 --> 00:31:58,270 Maybe we can buy it there 149 00:32:00,120 --> 00:32:07,230 I must see someone I know. Not if you take the cattle trails 150 00:32:10,840 --> 00:32:15,860 You will only find cattle there. The market will be in a week. 151 00:32:15,960 --> 00:32:18,870 I'll think about it. What else can we do? 152 00:32:18,960 --> 00:32:22,550 I said I would think about it. 153 00:34:29,040 --> 00:34:30,870 Good afternoon. 154 00:34:31,760 --> 00:34:34,990 What do you want? Can I have a glass of water? 155 00:34:35,080 --> 00:34:41,340 I've been walking all day. I don't have any water here. 156 00:34:41,440 --> 00:34:47,030 There's a pile there. You can go and get some. 157 00:35:34,840 --> 00:35:38,310 Thank you. Before you go... 158 00:35:38,400 --> 00:35:42,180 Can you read this to me, please? My eyesight is very bad. 159 00:35:42,280 --> 00:35:45,820 He is from America. 160 00:35:52,400 --> 00:35:58,740 Minnesota, March 4, 1868 161 00:35:58,840 --> 00:36:01,670 Dear wife. We enjoy good health. 162 00:36:01,760 --> 00:36:08,790 We trust that the Lord will grant you the same good fortune. 163 00:36:08,880 --> 00:36:13,470 At the bottom of your trunk.... 164 00:36:13,560 --> 00:36:20,270 I ask you to put the will 165 00:36:29,320 --> 00:36:31,620 Helge? 166 00:36:35,360 --> 00:36:39,950 I thought it was you, Helge 167 00:36:40,920 --> 00:36:44,990 Where are you going? I go to the market 168 00:36:45,080 --> 00:36:51,790 Really? Me too. Why don't you come with me? 169 00:36:51,880 --> 00:36:53,670 Yes… 170 00:36:55,760 --> 00:37:00,750 Why do you go there? I was forced to... 171 00:37:02,600 --> 00:37:05,790 To what? 172 00:37:33,360 --> 00:37:40,190 May God forgive you, Helge. I have been left speechless. 173 00:37:43,760 --> 00:37:46,350 What are we going to do? 174 00:37:47,040 --> 00:37:49,470 Don't you finish the letter? 175 00:37:55,440 --> 00:37:58,030 Go on, finish reading it 176 00:38:03,560 --> 00:38:06,870 “---and the three pairs…” 177 00:38:08,040 --> 00:38:16,350 And the underwear that I didn't think about that I wouldn't need here. 178 00:38:16,680 --> 00:38:19,950 But I do need it 179 00:38:20,040 --> 00:38:27,110 With all my love. May the Lord protect you. 180 00:38:29,560 --> 00:38:32,550 Gustavo Samuel 181 00:38:35,200 --> 00:38:39,910 We better go to court right away. You understand 182 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:42,910 We have to resolve this matter. 183 00:38:52,680 --> 00:38:59,070 He was going to see the governor to ask for protection. 184 00:38:59,160 --> 00:39:01,620 And then this happened. 185 00:39:22,440 --> 00:39:25,910 Top quality silver and copper. Half price. 186 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:29,950 Hurry up and buy something before that it runs out. 187 00:39:32,520 --> 00:39:34,900 Come closer, dear friends. 188 00:39:56,520 --> 00:40:00,140 It is better that you buy. 189 00:40:04,600 --> 00:40:06,830 It's easy now. 190 00:40:23,840 --> 00:40:25,830 Helge... 191 00:40:32,600 --> 00:40:37,590 How could you do this to Svenning Gustavsson Helge? 192 00:40:37,680 --> 00:40:45,260 He has done so much for you. I thought we were going to die. 193 00:40:45,360 --> 00:40:50,480 And then it was like I was someone else 194 00:40:50,560 --> 00:40:56,070 Someone took the hammer 195 00:40:58,000 --> 00:41:01,350 Are you blaming the devil? 196 00:41:01,440 --> 00:41:04,270 Think, Helge. 197 00:41:04,360 --> 00:41:10,390 If we were all for the slaughter in times of difficulty... 198 00:41:12,040 --> 00:41:17,160 At the end of the day we could pass with only cattle 199 00:41:17,240 --> 00:41:20,630 We would kill each other. 200 00:41:20,720 --> 00:41:28,190 We have to use force and courage to defeat evil. 201 00:41:29,440 --> 00:41:32,750 Isn't it? Yes 202 00:41:36,240 --> 00:41:39,230 -Do you confess it? -Yeah. 203 00:41:40,200 --> 00:41:45,110 Do you have something to say for yourself? 204 00:41:46,680 --> 00:41:48,630 Yes… 205 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:54,870 You will see… 206 00:41:56,040 --> 00:42:00,980 Do you or don't you have something to say? 207 00:42:01,080 --> 00:42:03,460 No. 208 00:42:04,920 --> 00:42:06,590 Next. 209 00:42:13,520 --> 00:42:17,190 Everything will be fine. With the help of God. 210 00:42:21,640 --> 00:42:24,990 Roos Helge Wilhelm. 211 00:42:27,120 --> 00:42:30,740 The jury's sentence is: 212 00:42:30,840 --> 00:42:39,580 Helge Roos has confessed that he has sacrificed and eaten an ox illegally. 213 00:42:39,680 --> 00:42:43,430 He intended to sell his skin at the Jönköping market. 214 00:42:43,520 --> 00:42:47,190 According to chapter 40, section 3 215 00:42:47,280 --> 00:42:51,310 and chapter 43, section 1 216 00:42:51,400 --> 00:42:56,830 will be punished with 40 lashes 217 00:42:56,920 --> 00:43:03,070 and then to forced labor for life. 218 00:43:03,160 --> 00:43:09,420 Take the prisoner and execute the sentence. 219 00:43:13,120 --> 00:43:17,550 I will do everything in my power to change the verdict. 220 00:43:17,640 --> 00:43:22,630 -I didn't expect a life sentence. -Don't tell Elfrida. 221 00:43:22,720 --> 00:43:23,910 No. 222 00:44:31,200 --> 00:44:33,190 ¡No! 223 00:45:30,320 --> 00:45:36,660 -So who the hell are you? -Rose Bright Rose. 224 00:45:41,680 --> 00:45:45,550 That's something to consider. 225 00:45:53,520 --> 00:45:58,430 Well, Helge… Tell me your evil. 226 00:46:04,000 --> 00:46:07,990 I killed an ox. 227 00:46:11,040 --> 00:46:16,310 I guess you'll go then before Christmas. 228 00:46:16,400 --> 00:46:19,940 Prisoner for life. 229 00:46:21,320 --> 00:46:27,390 Oh, all life! For an ox? 230 00:46:31,480 --> 00:46:35,390 For Christ! Did you hear what he said? 231 00:46:35,480 --> 00:46:42,230 -Prisoner for life by an ox! -!Shut up! 232 00:46:44,560 --> 00:46:48,230 I just wanted some food for the baby. 233 00:46:48,320 --> 00:46:52,020 What damn injustice! 234 00:46:54,160 --> 00:47:01,190 A life sentence is a very long time. At least in this hole. 235 00:47:03,560 --> 00:47:09,950 If you want to stay alive, then mind your business. 236 00:47:59,840 --> 00:48:02,670 You cannot enter without permission. 237 00:48:02,760 --> 00:48:07,990 Permission? Because? You and I are the best friends. 238 00:48:08,080 --> 00:48:09,990 Go away. 239 00:48:11,600 --> 00:48:14,470 Look what I have here. 240 00:48:14,560 --> 00:48:19,070 I suspect that the child has not eaten in several days. 241 00:48:19,160 --> 00:48:23,030 You stole it from one of our traps. 242 00:48:24,720 --> 00:48:29,550 And now, little girl. 243 00:48:29,640 --> 00:48:34,910 I know what you need now You will never see your man again. 244 00:48:35,000 --> 00:48:42,420 But now the whole parish knows that he will be in prison for life. 245 00:48:45,320 --> 00:48:51,110 Come now, Elfrida. I have seen as your eyes begged me. 246 00:48:51,200 --> 00:48:54,190 I know the promises they hold. 247 00:49:17,160 --> 00:49:19,670 Elfrida, come in… 248 00:49:22,480 --> 00:49:25,670 Why? Come in. 249 00:49:27,720 --> 00:49:35,030 Why didn't you tell me that Helge Was he sentenced for life? 250 00:49:35,120 --> 00:49:43,630 My dear Elfrida, it was Helge's wish. Make it easier for you. 251 00:49:44,800 --> 00:49:48,580 Can't you help me? I have to go see him. 252 00:49:48,680 --> 00:49:53,950 To the people in Helge's situation He is not allowed to receive visitors. 253 00:49:54,040 --> 00:49:59,910 If something happened I would never forgive myself... 254 00:50:00,000 --> 00:50:06,030 Elfrida! I will try to persuade them to reduce the sentence. 255 00:50:06,120 --> 00:50:11,350 Elfrida, don't give up! I promise to do the most I can. 256 00:50:31,320 --> 00:50:36,550 For! What do you have there? Rags! Are you thinking of running away? 257 00:50:36,640 --> 00:50:40,070 No. What is it then? 258 00:50:40,160 --> 00:50:44,270 Whose are they? Someone put them there. 259 00:50:45,440 --> 00:50:48,310 The one with the red beard. 260 00:51:08,080 --> 00:51:12,790 Fucking sneak! Traitor! 261 00:51:12,880 --> 00:51:16,230 Snitch! Wait a minute, wait... 262 00:51:18,840 --> 00:51:21,710 You will pay for this! 263 00:51:21,800 --> 00:51:23,950 Traitor. 264 00:51:25,760 --> 00:51:29,430 What are you doing? What do you want? 265 00:51:37,560 --> 00:51:43,390 Karlsborg, September 14, 1868. 266 00:51:43,480 --> 00:51:46,950 My dear and beloved wife 267 00:51:47,040 --> 00:51:51,070 I write this letter full of sorrow 268 00:51:51,160 --> 00:51:54,860 From Karlsborg Prison. 269 00:51:54,960 --> 00:51:57,340 Forgive me. 270 00:51:57,440 --> 00:52:03,990 The horrible thought of having abandoned you you and little Anna in poverty. 271 00:52:04,080 --> 00:52:07,230 Torture my soul 272 00:52:07,320 --> 00:52:14,430 Only now do I see the thing so terrible that I did to Svenning. 273 00:52:14,520 --> 00:52:20,590 I owe you a big apology 274 00:52:20,680 --> 00:52:28,360 My days here are long and painful. And the nights are rather too short. 275 00:52:29,880 --> 00:52:34,590 I am always tired and awake. 276 00:52:34,680 --> 00:52:42,360 I'm an upstart, a daily victim of the evils of others. 277 00:52:42,440 --> 00:52:49,510 With the warmest love to you, dear wife, and my daughter Anna. Helge. 278 00:53:36,080 --> 00:53:38,710 Do you want to eat something? 279 00:53:50,280 --> 00:53:56,270 We are decent day laborers. There is no reason to be sad. 280 00:55:17,160 --> 00:55:21,270 It would be better if we found another job. 281 00:55:48,040 --> 00:55:53,670 (He) deserves harsh punishment. Yes, but... a life sentence? 282 00:55:53,760 --> 00:55:58,190 His wife and baby cannot survive only on air. 283 00:55:58,280 --> 00:56:03,990 He worked here for 8 years, he was like a son for me and yet he did this. 284 00:56:05,080 --> 00:56:09,150 I don't want to sign a petition for grace. 285 00:56:09,240 --> 00:56:14,670 Sometimes we suffer for no reason. Without reason? 286 00:56:14,760 --> 00:56:21,190 The future of my farm hangs in the balance. Why should I be punished? 287 00:56:21,280 --> 00:56:24,820 I just want fair treatment. 288 00:56:24,920 --> 00:56:31,230 By whom? For Helge or for me? What do you tell me about that? 289 00:56:34,400 --> 00:56:38,750 The resentful believe they are righteous. 290 00:56:40,960 --> 00:56:45,790 But in the eyes of the Lord all We are sinners, Svenning. 291 00:56:50,960 --> 00:56:57,060 As for Helge and Elfrida, I beg you to have mercy on them. 292 00:56:57,160 --> 00:57:02,100 Don't punish them anymore. 293 00:57:02,200 --> 00:57:06,430 Almighty God. Forgive us our sins. 294 00:57:06,520 --> 00:57:10,510 Show your great and unfathomable piety. 295 00:57:10,600 --> 00:57:13,910 In the name of our Savior Jesus Christ. 296 00:57:14,000 --> 00:57:17,870 Help us to mend our ways. 297 00:57:17,960 --> 00:57:21,390 And guarantee us eternal life with Him. 298 00:57:21,480 --> 00:57:23,310 Amen. 299 00:59:26,920 --> 00:59:28,670 Come on. 300 01:00:45,600 --> 01:00:50,870 I am convinced that if we put together our forces 301 01:00:50,960 --> 01:00:55,630 We could raise a pardon together and send him to the court of law. 302 01:00:55,720 --> 01:01:01,510 Do you want my name, vicar? Yes please. 303 01:01:01,600 --> 01:01:05,550 Do you want to help? Sure. 304 01:01:05,640 --> 01:01:11,350 I would like to request pardon as soon as possible. 305 01:01:13,320 --> 01:01:15,270 Roos! 306 01:01:16,400 --> 01:01:19,710 Roos, you scoundrel! 307 01:01:21,240 --> 01:01:26,950 I haven't seen you from the outside. Are you on bread and water? 308 01:01:28,520 --> 01:01:33,380 Or is it true that you are in the blacksmith shop now? 309 01:01:33,480 --> 01:01:38,600 Do you think you can win freedom? 310 01:01:38,680 --> 01:01:42,910 Why are you here? The sins of the flesh, Roos. 311 01:01:43,000 --> 01:01:47,350 Too many women everywhere. Not suitable for a soldier. 312 01:01:47,440 --> 01:01:50,750 Your wife sends greetings. 313 01:01:53,640 --> 01:01:58,760 Believe it or not, we are now the best friends. 314 01:01:58,840 --> 01:02:02,910 Believe it or not, despite everything He gave me soup last week. 315 01:02:03,000 --> 01:02:06,270 (She) gave me a piece of dessert… 316 01:02:07,880 --> 01:02:11,470 You are incurable… Pig! 317 01:02:43,160 --> 01:02:49,710 Elfrida! What are you doing here fucking garbage like a beggar? 318 01:02:49,800 --> 01:02:54,350 I always had you for a woman wise and proud. 319 01:02:57,560 --> 01:03:02,190 I am so sorry that Svenning cannot forgive you 320 01:03:03,080 --> 01:03:09,180 I would like to help you. I can't accept any help. 321 01:03:09,280 --> 01:03:12,150 Even if they offered it to me. 322 01:03:12,240 --> 01:03:18,310 I beg you. Go and talk to the vicar. 323 01:03:30,640 --> 01:03:35,470 Elmostorp, May 19, 1869. 324 01:03:35,560 --> 01:03:39,390 My dear and beloved Helga. 325 01:03:39,480 --> 01:03:42,040 My eyes fill with tears. 326 01:03:42,120 --> 01:03:47,910 When I think that we will never again We will see in this life. 327 01:03:48,000 --> 01:03:53,270 I will do what I can to help Anna to remember her father. 328 01:03:53,360 --> 01:04:00,830 The vicar has managed to get me some work from the other farmers. 329 01:04:00,920 --> 01:04:07,100 He says he hasn't lost hope. that Svenning will forgive you. 330 01:04:10,680 --> 01:04:13,670 What you did killing the ox 331 01:04:13,760 --> 01:04:19,310 It has given me a lot of food these last few days 332 01:04:19,400 --> 01:04:22,940 Forgive me for having doubts for so long 333 01:04:23,040 --> 01:04:28,590 I know it is a great sacrifice to go against one's conscience 334 01:04:28,680 --> 01:04:33,590 I wish you the peace and blessing of God. 335 01:04:33,680 --> 01:04:41,950 With my dearest and heartfelt wishes For you, dear husband. 336 01:04:42,040 --> 01:04:46,430 Elfrida and Anna. 337 01:04:54,640 --> 01:04:56,270 It's okay... 338 01:04:56,360 --> 01:04:59,230 Let's go. 339 01:04:59,320 --> 01:05:01,780 Alright. 340 01:05:02,840 --> 01:05:05,220 Good. 341 01:05:05,320 --> 01:05:07,780 Yes… 342 01:05:16,880 --> 01:05:20,830 At the end there is a man in the home again. 343 01:05:23,120 --> 01:05:25,030 Helge. 344 01:05:40,280 --> 01:05:42,870 It's good to see you again, Helge. 345 01:05:42,960 --> 01:05:46,550 They gave me special permission to come and see you today. 346 01:05:46,640 --> 01:05:52,430 I wanted to tell you in person that finally a new trial is being considered. 347 01:05:52,520 --> 01:05:57,270 -There is only one obstacle. How are you, vicar? 348 01:05:57,360 --> 01:06:02,070 Anna and Elfrida? They are well cared for. 349 01:06:02,160 --> 01:06:06,150 But there is one thing... Have they been sick? 350 01:06:06,240 --> 01:06:09,750 Don't worry. They are fine. 351 01:06:09,840 --> 01:06:14,960 But listen to me now. We just need Svenning's signature. 352 01:06:15,040 --> 01:06:20,430 When you have it, it's just a matter of days for the verdict to be changed. 353 01:06:20,520 --> 01:06:27,230 Tell me about Anna, vicar. He must have grown a lot. 354 01:06:27,320 --> 01:06:33,190 I guess he won't stop running around, play and laugh. 355 01:06:34,320 --> 01:06:37,550 Is he happy? Yes. 356 01:06:37,640 --> 01:06:42,110 Yes, Helge. She is a beautiful girl. 357 01:06:47,840 --> 01:06:53,310 Will you want to give this to Elfrida? 358 01:06:55,520 --> 01:06:58,110 It's a cross. 359 01:07:00,200 --> 01:07:02,470 Tell him that… 360 01:07:04,600 --> 01:07:08,030 ...I send it to you from the bottom of my heart. 361 01:07:15,200 --> 01:07:21,460 I have asked everyone to try understand you and forgive you. 362 01:07:21,560 --> 01:07:26,470 I have asked you to help me persuade Svenning to sign. 363 01:07:26,560 --> 01:07:29,910 There are not many who have stayed in the parish. 364 01:07:30,000 --> 01:07:34,230 But most want to do what they can. 365 01:07:34,320 --> 01:07:37,190 As soon as you are free, Helge, 366 01:07:37,400 --> 01:07:42,190 I will send them your gratitude. 367 01:07:42,280 --> 01:07:46,150 And I'll tell them you're looking forward to coming home. 368 01:08:17,520 --> 01:08:24,630 “My dear and beloved Flykt "You haven't written to me in a long time." 369 01:08:28,800 --> 01:08:32,270 Let me see! 370 01:08:32,360 --> 01:08:38,910 I'm going to show you my love letters. She is a woman returning home. 371 01:08:39,000 --> 01:08:45,710 She is married and, despite everything, write. You probably know her. 372 01:08:45,800 --> 01:08:49,030 Give me that letter. 373 01:08:49,120 --> 01:08:56,270 Jesus. They have put some horns on him as if he were the devil himself. 374 01:08:56,360 --> 01:08:59,230 It's my letter. Give it to me. 375 01:09:01,880 --> 01:09:07,190 Won't steal. This is what the Scripture says. 376 01:09:08,040 --> 01:09:14,270 You will not kill either. Give it to me or else! 377 01:09:16,720 --> 01:09:23,150 Open your mouth. Give me the letter. 378 01:09:24,640 --> 01:09:30,070 -Give it to him -Kill him 379 01:09:30,240 --> 01:09:35,670 -Kill that bastard. -Give it to me. Open your mouth. 380 01:09:39,640 --> 01:09:42,870 Alright. A fucking snitch. 381 01:10:27,960 --> 01:10:33,080 Karlsbor, May 20, 1873. 382 01:10:34,480 --> 01:10:38,590 My very beloved wife 383 01:10:38,680 --> 01:10:46,260 What separated us does not stop hammering my thoughts 384 01:10:47,000 --> 01:10:51,350 We could have given ourselves some peace 385 01:10:51,440 --> 01:10:56,790 But I was so worried that Anna could get sick 386 01:10:56,880 --> 01:11:02,630 And I also remember that I had sick sense of seeing myself liberated for some time 387 01:11:02,720 --> 01:11:08,190 And we were about to explode in fights because of hunger. 388 01:11:09,040 --> 01:11:14,060 I should have foreseen that I couldn't keep it up 389 01:11:14,160 --> 01:11:17,310 And that he would be punished severely. 390 01:11:17,400 --> 01:11:24,390 And that would end up hurting you and Anna later…and in a terrible way. 391 01:11:26,880 --> 01:11:32,910 But what I don't understand is when the vicar caught me 392 01:11:33,000 --> 01:11:39,990 I felt a relief as if I had of a great burden on my shoulders. 393 01:11:40,640 --> 01:11:45,430 I still trusted that my sentence is reduced. 394 01:11:46,080 --> 01:11:52,230 I can't hold on much longer. Pray for me. 395 01:11:53,360 --> 01:12:02,990 All my love to you, dear wife, Elfrida and for Anna Helge. 396 01:12:19,600 --> 01:12:22,590 Roos Helge Wilhelm. 397 01:12:39,840 --> 01:12:44,860 Both the commander and myself we can testify that 398 01:12:44,960 --> 01:12:50,550 You have behaved as they say “in an appropriate and orderly manner” 399 01:12:51,240 --> 01:12:56,180 Except that incident not so long ago. 400 01:12:58,280 --> 01:13:03,710 This decision is based on the recommendation from my superiors. 401 01:13:03,800 --> 01:13:09,310 They free you from all your obligations in state prison. 402 01:13:09,400 --> 01:13:11,430 In other words, you are a free man. 403 01:13:12,000 --> 01:13:17,470 The plaintiff Svenning Gustavsson has also signed the application. 404 01:13:18,320 --> 01:13:23,180 Rather, it seems that the sentence It was a little harsh. 405 01:15:12,480 --> 01:15:15,430 Come and dance with me. 406 01:20:26,960 --> 01:20:31,750 (She) Fears me. It's been a long time. 407 01:20:32,320 --> 01:20:33,870 Yes… 408 01:20:36,080 --> 01:20:37,950 A lot of time. 409 01:20:41,200 --> 01:20:44,190 Who is the boy? 410 01:20:49,760 --> 01:20:52,030 Who is the boy? 411 01:21:17,600 --> 01:21:20,910 Who is it? 412 01:21:21,000 --> 01:21:25,150 I was a day laborer... 413 01:21:57,080 --> 01:22:01,270 If not, we would have died 414 01:22:14,440 --> 01:22:18,060 What…what is this? 415 01:22:19,960 --> 01:22:22,470 What is all this. 416 01:22:26,680 --> 01:22:31,470 What is all this? The farmers paid for my work with that. 417 01:22:31,560 --> 01:22:35,550 Did he give you these things too? 418 01:22:38,200 --> 01:22:42,070 Is this your chair? 419 01:22:55,000 --> 01:22:58,950 You were probably sitting there laughing of that idiot prisoner1 420 01:22:59,040 --> 01:23:02,630 Sitting there with my legs in the air! 421 01:23:17,800 --> 01:23:21,750 -Is he back already? - We have to find Helge. 422 01:23:21,840 --> 01:23:26,230 (He) is back and they have talked about the boy. 423 01:23:46,960 --> 01:23:49,590 Hello? 424 01:23:53,400 --> 01:23:55,030 Hello! 425 01:23:56,120 --> 01:23:59,270 Finally, Helge. Welcome home. 426 01:24:01,800 --> 01:24:06,190 I guess you've been home. Come and sit down, Helge. 427 01:24:06,640 --> 01:24:11,830 I'm going to America. I can't stay. You shouldn't do anything hasty. 428 01:24:11,920 --> 01:24:16,830 Listen to me. It's so easy to condemn to the people. You should know. 429 01:24:16,920 --> 01:24:22,430 You acted the way you did to save Ana. 430 01:24:22,520 --> 01:24:26,190 And so Elfrida did. 431 01:24:26,280 --> 01:24:28,470 They put me in jail. 432 01:24:28,560 --> 01:24:36,550 But Elfrida has waited so long without knowing if you would be released. 433 01:24:36,640 --> 01:24:41,070 However, he hasn't stopped loving you. And now you have a son. 434 01:24:41,160 --> 01:24:46,590 There was nothing he could do for not coming as he did. And he needs a father. 435 01:24:46,680 --> 01:24:50,710 -How can I stay here? - You're wrong, Helge. 436 01:24:50,800 --> 01:24:55,630 I have spoken with everyone in the parish and they have forgiven you. 437 01:24:55,720 --> 01:24:59,110 Now it's your turn to forgive. 438 01:24:59,200 --> 01:25:04,910 You always knew it. But you never told me. 439 01:25:05,800 --> 01:25:08,830 I trusted you, vicar. 440 01:25:11,200 --> 01:25:17,190 Would it have done you any good to have known in jail? 441 01:26:38,280 --> 01:26:43,670 Helge and Elfrida had 8 children. Everyone behaved well. 442 01:26:43,671 --> 01:26:51,171 Translation: Alejandro Rodriguez September 19, 2011