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My name is Max Isaksen.

Today is January 10th, 2019.

When you watch this...

Max?

My name is Karen.

Come in.

Here are the papers.

That's fine.

Thank you.

I'm going to ask for your mobile phone.

Yes.

Good morning, Max, and happy birthday.

I hope you had an optimal night's sleep.

Please rate it on a scale from 1 to 10.

Six.

Please write your physical well-being on a scale from 1 to 10.

Five.

Thanks, Max.

You have a personal reminder.

Practice rhyme.

Bispen skib skibis.

Korte kæbbe knækker næppe.

Fem flade flødeboller på et flat flødeboller.

Fad 100 pund hundpulle hundeull.

Thank you, Max.

Have a nice day.

I'm going to sit down.

Good luck.

It must have been rough.

No, not at all.

You're so... Mm-hmm.

Come.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Cheers.

It's cool.

And it's tight.

At least it's sunny.

I'm going to meet Erik at his office.

Are you going to work again?

I'm really looking forward to hearing it.

Aren't you going to... No, but it's after the screening.

In the afternoon.

No, thanks.

Alicia, I'm really sorry.

I would like to know what I can do about it.

We can't, without the insurance, if we are not 100%

sure, that your husband, Arthur, is dead.

He's dead.

Of course he's dead.

Yesterday, half a year ago,

Arthur disappeared.

It's me and my insurance company.

Isn't that what I'm paid for?

Do you hear what I'm saying?

Look here, Max.

Your tumor has grown significantly.

And it can't be operated on.

It's simply too dangerous.

So it's not particularly good news.

It isn't.

What about the cost changes and monitoring with the app and me being free?

I know what it's all about.

Have you had any other symptoms other than speech difficulties?

No.

You need to be prepared that a tumor of your size can change you.

So Max, if there's something you really want to

do, then I think you should do it now.

Okay?

Excuse me.

I need to talk to my sister.

Congratulations on your birthday.

Thank you.

And congratulations to us.

We're going on a trip.

Cheers.

Cheers.

That first week, we're going to the luxury lodge.

And then I have something for you today.

The shark cage diving company you were talking about.

And you can do that.

There's only room for one to sacrifice me for your sake.

Are you happy?

Yes, yes.

I'm really happy.

I'm imitating all the savannah animals.

If you don't smile properly.

Sorry.

That was better.

Cheers.

What are you doing here?

I don't know.

What about you?

Just the same as you.

No.

No, it's your birthday.

You decide.

Exactly.

Then I think we should have some mussels and asparagus and mango.

Come on.

That sounds good.

Is there something on the way?

I don't know what to tell you.

I know it well.

Erik called me when you didn't get up today.

And I said...

Why are you here?

You told me this is my birthday.

I'll pass.

I love you.

You might be.

Yes.

You're my husband.

Yes.

I still love you.

What?

Why?

I love you.

Well, I'm trying, you know.

I just don't know how long I can hold on to this.

Yeah, okay.

We'll talk later.

Max?

You have a good idea.

You can put your old clothes in the bag I'm teaching you.

There's also some extra clothes if you want to go out.

And then I can see that...

I've set your wake-up time this morning to...

5.30.

Then you can also get some time to sleep.

A really long night's sleep.

Come, sit down.

I'll get someone to send you some food.

You have to apologize.

You don't have to apologize.

I think you're doing...

You're doing really, really well.

I'll check in with you in a bit.

Okay?

It's normal to feel like this on the first day.

It'll be good.

I promise you.

I know.

It's just the emotion.

It's so overwhelming.

I feel so ungrateful after everything that you're doing.

Yes, you do.

Good morning, Max.

Good morning.

Oh, I...

I'm sorry.

Crying like this.

We're so fortunate.

We should enjoy it, shouldn't we?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Friendly face.

I'm there.

I'm Ari.

I'm Max.

Max.

Nice to meet you, Max.

So, what are we supposed to talk about around here?

Maybe not the future.

You hungry?

Yeah, I'm starving.

It makes me crazy on the menu.

Feel hungry?

You know how the breath enters your body?

Where it is the most breath?

Your nose?

Your chest?

Your gut?

Breathe.

Pay attention to your breathe.

Feed your orientation into your mind.

Breathe.

Breathe... in and out... breathe...

breathe...

and out... breathe...

A circle.

No.

A snake.

A sun.

No.

An egg.

Or a cake.

The one you made for my father.

No...

Just a moment.

I have to go.

I have to go.

I have to go.

Do you want me to make you some coffee?

Of course.

Thank you.

Here's your coffee.

Is it nice?

What?

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Do you have time?

Yes.

Do you know how to make a success?

What kind of success do you mean?

Well...

You just have to hang out in it.

So...

It's a pretty...

standard thing, right?

Yes.

And it's strong.

Yes, it is.

But...

How much can it carry?

92 kilos.

That's a lot.

Well...

It can.

It can.

Thank you.

Simba.

You're welcome.

It'll be a pleasure.

All right.

Bye.

Goodbye.

Bye, Simba.

Bye.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Thank you.

Arthur talked a lot about suicide, but he somehow always found a way out of it.

My name is Otto Dinesen.

Today is January 7th, 2018.

I hereby confirm that I, on my own free will, and with assistance of this hotel and

its staff, have decided to take my life today.

When you watch this, I will be dead.

My love...

I don't know how this could have happened.

But it did.

And the best part is...

You know that I love you.

You should also know that there is nothing that you could have

done or said to make me feel better.

And I know that you hate me when you see this.

But it will pass.

And it will always be remembered nicely.

What did you get from the video?

It came in this one.

There is also a phone number with a voicemail.

I called and sent a message, but they didn't call back.

Isn't the video proof enough in itself?

Maybe.

I'll have to investigate a little closer.

But it's really nice.

Yes.

Thank you.

Mm.

You might think this is about money, but it's not.

It's not about life insurance anymore.

It's about that I want an explanation.

I need someone to tell me that this is over.

Thank you for getting in touch with us.

We have read your file carefully and your request has now been approved.

A representative of ours will text you regarding your transfer.

Please make sure to bring your passport, medical files and bank information.

Once you have signed our agreement, your decision can

then no longer be cancelled or postponed.

A painless injection to the sound of the song which best represents your life.

A slightly psychedelic and relaxing inhalation with a view of the world.

A view of the stars.

We will create exactly the situation or stand-in that fulfills your desire for a

satisfactory goodbye.

The Aurora, a beautiful ending.

What are you thinking, Max?

There is something wrong.

Most of our treatments are painless.

You can get it as you want.

What is it?

There is no taboo here.

I tried with Reb at home.

It didn't go so well.

No, that's not something we can recommend.

Maybe just a pill.

I'm used to pills and that sort of thing.

Yes?

Some special conditions?

Maybe, if it can be a little worse.

It can be.

Yes.

Then I will take care of the next few meetings.

And then we will record your farewell video.

And then you will be ready for your last trip.

You have chosen to end now.

And you are right.

It is your decision.

And it is okay.

Now we just have to set a nice and valuable point.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

Yes, I think so.

Good.

Max, wasn't it?

Yes.

How lovely.

We're neighbors then.

I'm Jenny.

I'm okay again.

Sometimes I just get a bit miserable and that's when I have my doubts.

Tell me, Max.

You think you meet the ones you love on the other side?

You think they're waiting like in the films?

I'm a bit tired, so... Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm babbling.

That's me.

I'll leave you in peace now.

Jenny.

It was nice meeting my neighbor.

Thank you.

This way.

So, because of the permafrost, I don't recommend old-fashioned burial.

But I can recommend freeze-drying instead.

It's eco-sustainable.

Of course, we also have our more exclusive services.

Circle of Life is our most popular one.

Perhaps your parting counselor told you about it?

So, simply put, it means that your earthly remains feed the plant of your choosing.

Just regular cremation.

And, uh, why it's earned?

The biodegradable one.

Sure.

I just wanted to tell you that this is the right decision for me.

This is the...

Sorry, man.

No.

No.

No.

Wow, eh?

This is it, Max.

This is my last night.

I feel like I should be frightened or something, but I'm not.

Good.

Weird.

Can I ask you something?

Sure.

Erm...

Do you like yourself?

Like, erm...

Do you enjoy your own company?

Do you know, life...

Life, erm...

Gets better.

Gets worse.

But when you...

You know, you can't fucking stand yourself, you know?

What's the point?

What is it?

Can I trust you, Max?

Of course.

Max, this is... this is poppy tea.

It's better with, erm... sugar and lemon.

Poppy?

Opium.

Here, have some lemon.

Cheers.

I don't feel anything.

You will.

I would like a drink... a drink that... blows my mind.

Make it two.

I will be dead in two days.

How about you?

I'm staying.

I work here.

Standing.

Who do you stand in for?

Mum.

I usually play someone's mum.

I think that's the most beautiful thing I...

I'm... I'm sure you are.

Loving mother.

But I think you are too...

sexy.

You know, they keep telling me I'm too old for that job.

It's either the whore or the Madonna.

Men are that simple.

You know, I do an impeccable Marilyn Monroe.

Some like it hot.

They do.

It's either orgasm or in their mother's arms.

It's distressing, really, how a whole gender can be so unimaginative.

A variety could make this job.

But I don't like it.

No.

What about this baby?

What?

It's a baby.

I'm not allowed to be here.

You don't have to leave.

Let's go.

Not, in your case.

We didn't say anything.

Do you think this wasn't right?

What can I do with a baby?

Hot tea and sandwiches, and a stiff drink to wash them down with.

You like some?

Okay.

Cheers.

Cheers.

I don't know what to make of it, Max, being here.

I don't know what I'm supposed to say or think.

When I start to speak, I stop myself and I ask, is this

really what you want to say when you've only got 24 hours left?

Oh, I don't know.

Maybe I'm wasting precious time.

That's difficult.

Not to think all the time.

What do you most feel like doing right now?

Dancing.

I want to dance.

I don't really dance that well.

I don't know.

Yes, I can see that.

What is it?

Some camomile, some asparagus and some mango.

Nice little thing.

I don't know if we spoiled our last dinner.

Let's try again.

Okay.

Don't you think it's weird?

Are you sure it's okay?

No.

I don't know what to tell you.

Weird.

It's my sister.

I have to go now.

Yes, fine.

Then you can open your eyes and look at me.

Now I think you are able to let go of everything.

You love her.

You want to protect her.

That's why you have the time to control her.

Right?

Yes.

I can see in your journal that you only lack the lawyer.

Do you otherwise feel ready for tomorrow?

Yes.

Yes.

I'm thinking if I can still make some changes in the plan.

Of course.

Then we just have to inform Frank first.

Max!

Come on down!

Yes.

Have a sip.

Yes.

That's good.

You know, Max.

I had a special someone back home too.

And sadly she died.

It wasn't pretty.

She begged and begged to be allowed to leave here but no one listened.

The doctors didn't listen.

I didn't listen.

Most of the time she was in some other world.

This was such an amazing woman.

And at the end of the day she couldn't tell the difference between me and the dog.

She deserved a better ending.

I'm not sure I understand.

Why I tell you this?

Yes.

When you've got a tumor...

I can understand why you'd want to leave with a bit of dignity.

As painlessly as possible.

The clock's ticking, Max.

I know, but I...

I really need to see Lerch again.

There must be a way.

It's not an option, Max.

You know the rules.

Let's meet again soon.

I'm sure we can work something out.

And I'm sure we can get you that goodbye you need.

I'll be ready tomorrow.

I'm coming.

No!

My name is Max Isakson.

Today is January 10th, 2019.

I hereby confirm that I of my own free will.

..

and with the assistance of this hotel and staff... have decided...

Hey Max.

I wanted to wish you a good journey.

I was ready.

And you'll get it just as you want it.

Okay?

What's going on here?

Hi, can I have your hand?

Thanks.

I've been cooking.

What is this?

Some old mussels and some asparagus and some mango.

I don't know what to tell you.

The scan showed that the tumor has grown.

It will continue to grow.

And from now on it will continue to grow.

But really, really soon.

I can't do that.

So now, now...

Now it's over.

Mom?

I'm sorry.

It's okay, it's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

You can go, you know, but you can't escape.

May I give him a cramp?

A little cramp, can I go?

Where are you going?

I'm going with you.

Promise?

I'm not going anywhere.

Could you get me some dessert?

What is it?

I don't have much to eat.

No.

Max, where are you?

Max?

I think we need to go to the hospital.

I'm just going home.

I'm just going home.

I love you.

Love you.

Love you.