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LETTERS TO M.4

STARRING

This, that and that's it.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

What a beautiful tradition of breaking bread together!

WRITTEN BY

- Krzysiek! Don't even think about it. - I just wanted to take a look.

Yeah, right.

PRODUCTION DESIGN

Carp's out.

COSTUME DESIGN

They can't eat it all.

MAKE UP

SOUND

EDITED BY

MUSIC

- Stop! - Let's run!

Stop!

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

I said stop!

PRODUCTION MANAGER

PRODUCER

Hello.

DIRECTED BY

More enthusiasm! It's the most remunerative...

I mean, beautiful day of the year. Keep on working!

Why are there three of you?

Because there were Three Kings.

- Do not insult my intelligence. - What's the problem?

Let me remind you our company is sworn to respect gender parity and equality.

As a consequence, one of you should be a female.

- Which one? - You.

- Maria! - My name's Renata.

Great. Beata, swap costumes with your colleague.

Not here! In the changing room.

- What about Mel? - He's not picking up his phone.

Well, well...

The sun has risen.

Water!

Hold on.

Excuse me?

May I come in?

My place is a bit messy.

No problem.

What is it about?

You've ordered me.

Have I?

- I would've remembered that. - Maybe someone has ordered me for you?

Someone who likes you and wants to make you happy?

Nobody likes me, because I don't know anyone.

Can we do it quickly? I'm in a hurry.

No offence, but I'm not into this kind of women.

What kind of women?

Well, hook...

Courtesans.

Swine.

Oh, my.

- Honey... Don't scatter things around. - Then I won't get to the radio on time.

- Where are my green shoes? - How do I know?

Oh... I wonder how they got here.

What's this doing here?

I was in a hurry.

Things have their proper places. Why put them anywhere else?

That's why I'm putting them in their right places. See?

- Drive me to work, will you? - How about your car?

Some guy scratched my door.

I can't open it. He claims it was my fault.

- Did you call the cops? - Sure.

And they claimed it was my fault, too.

They even gave me a ticket. Will you take care of that?

Sure, I will.

As always.

SOCHA AND FRIENDS - WELCOME TO OUR RESTAURANT AND BALLROOM

Hello!

Who are you?

- Igor. I played a concert at your place. - What do you want?

I came for my money. There was no time yesterday.

Leave my butt alone.

What's this?

- Why did you take my car? - I had to do Christmas shopping.

- You didn't buy anything. - I had an amazing experience. Imagine...

I can imagine a lot, but this is my cruiser.

It's the only car that works.

And the sirens are useful in heavy traffic.

Just kidding.

No need to thank me.

- I'm so ashamed. - Why?

I've never done anything like this before.

Neither have.

It's the first time.

I'm gonna be late.

You should chill in bed today. Shall we see each other tomorrow?

- I'm going back to London. - Back to the dishwasher? Don't do it.

Come to my place for Christmas dinner. I have a bed too.

Hello?

- You're late. - Be nice! It's Christmas!

- Hello, I'm Amelka. - Don't talk to him.

Or he'll come and take you away.

- It'd make your mom cry. - It was the Holy Mother.

- Would you like to have such a mother? - Not one like you.

You never let her do anything.

Doggy!

Stay away from doggies too. A doggy may eat you, and it'd make your mom cry.

A doggy may lick your nose at the very most.

- And your nose will fall off. - Stop scaring her.

Stop telling me off. You've never had a dog, so be quiet.

Give me a hug.

Remember me telling you a story about a girl who let Santa in...

I told you that story.

A story about Santa, who came to visit a girl...

- And brought her... - Presents!

Take a seat here.

Still here, son?

We had a deal, Mr. Socha.

What kind of deal, son?

You owe me 500.

What? I don't know.

I don't think I do. What are you gonna do about it?

Do you have a contract, to back it up?

Last night the house was full. Everyone was having fun.

It says here you drank 520 zlotys worth of whisky.

Okay, it's Christmas time. I'll let you get away with that 20.

We're even.

I don't drink alcohol.

Are you ill?

Mietek! He stole my brush! Get him!

Don't stand here like a dumb-ass! Go get him!

Zero-zero, to zero-one, Filip, come in.

- Go ahead. - Where are you?

I'm on my way. Tell Bogus I'll be a little late.

Bogus is ill. You'll ride with Monika. She's already waiting for you.

I'll be there soon.

- Who's Monika? - A police officer.

Is she pretty?

She's strict.

I'll have to drop you off somewhere.

- Are you joking? - I'm not.

If I'm late, she'll file a report on me. And she'll be right.

Have someone else ride with Monika.

Ouch! Sorry!

- You want to raise a loner. - I want her to be safe.

Being lonely and scared won't make her safe.

Fear Kills curiosity.

Curiosity of the world is essential for a child.

Amelka is very curious. She pesters everyone the moment we leave home.

In the corridor, in the elevator - everywhere.

- Who taught her that? - Who?

- Do I pester anyone? - Everyone!

Eyeing that broad with a dog!

I was looking at the dog!

I'm sorry. My nose will fall off.

Very well. We'll see.

We'll see what you'll have to say when something bad happens.

Where's Amelka?

She was with you.

- Amelka! - Calm down! Stop yelling!

Amelka!

Amelka!

Amelka!

Amelka!

I'm looking for a ring.

For your wife?

In a sense.

We're not married, but I'd like us to be.

So it's not for your wife.

No.

- For a woman? - Yes, for a woman...

Absolutely.

Very well.

I understand you want to impress her?

I do.

There you go.

Excuse me, have we ever...

No.

Shoelace!

12 minutes late.

Hello, Monika.

I hope it's fudge.

Yes, it's fudge.

I work for the radio, and I'd like to invite you there.

How much do you pay?

For what?

You want me to play, and I don't play for free.

- Can he busk here? - Nope.

- Shall we step in? - You bet.

I thought everyone would be happy to perform on the national radio,

but you seem to be an exception.

- So what's it gonna be? - It's gonna be good.

Hello.

Hey, what's going on...?

- I don't talk to strangers. - Very well. What's your name?

Amelka, 5 Sympatyczna Street, apartment 12.

I am Lucek. So we're not strangers anymore.

Where are your parents? Have they gotten lost?

Excuse me!

Excuse me!

Excuse me, sir!

Excuse me, sir!

Where are you going with my child?

What did I tell you? Never talk to strangers!

I'm no stranger. I'm Lucek.

Szczepan. My wife, Karina. Thank you.

What are you thanking him for? For walking away with our child?

Where were you taking Amelka to?

Home.

She said she lost her parents, so I wanted to take her home.

You wanted to take the kid home? Call the cops, Szczepan.

Karina!

Don't you recognize me, Karina? Hello?

Introduce me to your wife.

- Do we know each other? - Come on, homie.

5 Sympatyczna Street. And you live at...

hold a sec... number 12.

What a coincidence!

- What are you doing here? - What do you think? Shopping.

- And kidnapping children in the meantime. - Calm down.

I'm sorry. Forgive my wife. She's disturbed.

Tell the gentleman what a horrible wife you have. I'm off to the checkout.

Need a push?

No, thank you. I'm married.

Oh, thanks.

I'm sorry!

The light was out.

Dusia turned it off.

Come over on the 2nd day of Christmas. My wife makes delicious hare pate.

320.10 zlotys.

Damn it.

I'm such a loser.

I forgot my wallet.

I'm so sorry, Szczepan. Can you lend me some cash?

No, no.

I don't have any cash, but...

I'll pay you back as soon as I'm home.

- Don't mention it. - Can I see your ID?

Karina!

- He's our neighbor. - Are you sure?

Okay, I get it. People know each other, people love each other.

- But when one needs help... - I'm sorry.

Karina didn't mean to offend you.

- How do you know what I meant? - Stop embarrassing us.

The constable is always asking for my ID, too.

- But at least he recognizes me. - I still would like to see your ID.

- I've lived there for 3 years... - Enough, Karina!

I'll pay by card.

My apologies. I didn't mean it.

Am I so ugly? You looked as if you saw a monster.

- I think my mom has a great body. - Of course...

I mean, I don't know that. I closed my eyes right away.

Your loss.

- Don't you like my mom naked? - That's enough.

Excuse me.

Are you going out?

No, no. Why?

We were just fooling around.

Agata...

Dagmara!

Justyna Wlodarczyk, junior board member.

I know it's unprofessional, but I'm so happy to see you.

- Come in, please. - Daga!!

Take that away!

Boss! I've found a special guy. I was lucky to film him.

- You be blown away when you hear him. - I'll be blown away

if I don't hear you on air in 10 seconds.

Hello, hello...

Silence.

Silence is magical.

Especially right before silent night.

Therefore I trust you will forgive me this unusual intro,

as now it's the time of wonders,

- and all the wrongdoings will be forgotten. - Is that your fiancée?

Yes.

Forgive your loved ones.

Forgive their little and big sins.

Amidst the silence of Christmas Eve Karolina Krawczyk says hello to you.

Why do you keep her tickets?

She wants me to expunge them, or something.

And what do you do?

I pay them. What else?

Rudolf! What's up with you? Okay, I'm always late! But you?

- Sorry. - We're the first radio station

that transmits silence. The boss will kill me for sure.

Boss, it's...

That silence...

It was so a rebours.

Outstanding! Shocking and mind boggling!

That blabber about forgiveness was lame, but the silence... Splendid.

I wanted to begin on a different note today.

Very well. Show me that prodigy of yours.

I think he's awesome. He shouldn't be running from the city cops.

- City cops? - Yes. Chasing him on Christmas Eve.

- Let it go. - We should save him from falling.

He's a diamond, though a bit in the rough. Still a diamond.

And a diamond is coal. And coal is...?

- A treasure. - Salt.

Yes, the salt of our earth. I remember it from primary school.

What's it going to be?

I don't know.

Thank you, boss. I'll find him, I promise.

- Did they get him? - Whom?

I guess so.

I've locked it.

You know him, right.

Tell me honestly, have you ever seen him?

- He knew our names. - You introduced yourself.

- How come he knew our address? - 5 Sympatyczna St., apartment 12.

Did you tell him our address? Silence!

Yes.

Amelka.

Tell me...

Did that gentleman ask you where you live?

Yes.

Gentleman? Why? I thought you were on the first name basis.

So where does your buddy live?

Which apartment?

Just asking, because he invited me to a pate.

Okay, okay!

I was a bit careless.

Careless?

Dumb!

You acted like a fool! You don't know the guy!

- Sure, because my wife... - So it's my fault!

We're cut off from the world like eremites!

Go!

Go, then!

Put a beard on, take this and give it all away.

Go ahead! Give it away!

- Do it! - I will!

- I'm waiting! - I will!

Go!

I'll kill her.

What's up, homie?

There you go. Thank you. Every penny of it.

Thank you! You don't even know...

And some moonshine. I made it myself.

In my cellar.

Thank you! You don't know how much it means for me.

I don't know?

There's no Christmas without booze, as the poet said.

Lucek!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Szczepan. All the best.

- Hugs and kisses to your wife. - Of course.

Karina!

I'm sorry, but Agata doesn't want to speak to you.

She has quite a negative attitude towards you.

I don't think it'll change soon.

He's gone.

Who's the pretty lady Justyna is pampering?

- You're disturbing me. - You were about to leave, right?

I was.

So? Who is she?

Justyna is going to kill you. Where have you been?

I had to squeeze through a chimney. Who's that?

Do you know which corporation our agency belongs to?

Some English name.

That lady will implement international corporate standards here.

Beware. She's said to be tough.

Tough, you say...

Will you deliver this package to Powisle?

I'm sorry, but Arek would like to have a word with Dusia.

I thought... because of how she was dressed...

- So? - You know...

I know what? I know what?

You called Mariolka, a decent girl in a sense, a hooker. Why?

Because she brought you a present? I'm speaking now. Show some respect.

You made a false statement.

- I'm sorry. - Sorry is not enough.

- The milk's been drunk. - Spilled...

Whatever. You can't turn back time. And Mariolka will lose her bonus.

But okay, it's Christmas, so I'll do you a favor.

Go to the Lesniewskis. Give them this present, apologize, and so on.

- Stop staring at me! Go! - Where?

The hell out! The address is on the package!

Now I know why you like Santas.

I believe it would be best

if we both assumed that what happened never took place.

Didn't you like it though?

I can't remember much, but it doesn't matter.

Nobody can know about us... it.

- We work together. - Exactly.

That presents us with new possibilities.

I don't think so.

Frankly speaking, I believe we should report it,

say it happened without us being aware...

That we weren't at work... Yes, I think I should report it.

To whom?

The headquarters.

The headquarters?

I'm your boss.

Literally. You are my boss.

- Stop it, or I'll have to fire you. - Really? Will you fire me?

Don't you like me anymore?

We're ready, Dagmara.

Mel?

I've been having a serious conversation with our boss, so to say.

He's leaving. Thank you.

I'm sure it'll help normalize the relations between our employees.

I'll be around, if you need me.

What...?

Strange, isn't it? He borrowed money, and he returned it.

Every penny of it!

He restored my faith in humanity!

People are sweet, awesome, and honest!

One more thing.

He gave us some moonshine, and sends you his best regards, too.

He also wanted me to give you a kiss from him. Come here.

Don't resist! I have to kiss you!

Merry Christmas!

Do you know what I'm going to do now? Exactly what you told me.

I'll go knocking on people's doors.

I'll go to people.

I'll get to know all my neighbors! I'll give them hugs.

I'll wish them all the best. T hat's what Christmas is about!

- Where's my tie? - In your ass.

What?

Why are you so angry?

Karina... Smile.

- Jesus is being born. - No problem.

We'll crucify him on Easter.

- In pursuit of a red Mustang. - Orange...

Freeze! Police!

By no means accidental a winter meeting under the cape.

Of street shadows.

How to calm your mind among all this whiteness?

By no means accidental A crazy dance in the starry sky.

See the Moon tangoing with the Angel.

'Cause as your coming closer passion makes my blood boil.

Your every touch is worth the sweetest pain I feel.

Come touch the heat of my lips.

Let the world burn

I'll set you on fire with my caress.

Finally, we've become one huge corporate family.

And every family has its own customs, or rules, to be precise.

Wake me up, when she shows her tits.

- Do you have something to say? - Always.

- Go ahead. - What would you like?

You're an experienced Santa. Tell us how you hand presents to children.

I sit them on my lap, and ask them if they were good.

- And that's totally wrong. - No one has complained yet.

But they may. It's a violation of personal space.

We all have one, and we expect others to respect it.

Any form of physical contact is absolutely unacceptable.

It may lead to serious charges being brought against you,

and what's even worse, against the company.

Remember, by no means are you allowed to touch the client.

Or anyone else.

That goes to your coworkers too.

Apart from a customary handshake, there is no touching. I mean...

we don't touch each other.

Clear.

We don't touch each other.

Great.

What's going on? I've been calling you.

- I'm at work. - How fortunate.

I need to find one boy. City cops busted him.

- What do you expect from me? - Find him. You're a cop, aren't you?

Yes, I'm a damn cop!

And I must abide by the law instead of going about my girlfriend's business!

Why are you so upset?

You want me to do things I don't want and shouldn't do!

Things that may get me killed!

- And those damn tickets of yours. - What about them?

I've been paying them for 3 years!

- You said you'd have them annulled. - I never said that. Do you know why?

Because there are rules in life. Like paying your fines.

You call me while I'm at work! You're always late!

You break the law. And I keep finding your damn bras among my socks.

You know what? I promise you won't find them again.

Karolina...

Karolina...

You can't ask him for anything.

All he cares about are rules and regulations.

- That kid is useless. - Why? He sings very well.

I'm telling you he's useless. Do you know why he needs money?

- Do you? - You're on in a second.

- Hold on. - You're on.

Dear friends, I need to ask you to do me a favor one more time.

Today I heard a young man play the guitar

and sing beautifully.

How much for a tea?

...later he disappeared for some reason, and I have to find him...

- It's free. - Thanks.

...So, if anyone knows the boy that busked in the street today...

- Did you turn me off? - I asked you not to look for him.

What's wrong with you? Rudolf. Who is that?

I know you. You play very well.

Where's Santa?

Where are the presents?

Make way.

Westin Arkadia invites you to a meeting with Santa Claus.

The reindeer is shuffling its feet.

Kids, join us on the ground level.

- Where have you been? - They'll lynch us here.

Stop eating candy, or I'll snitch on you.

- What? - It's my duty.

No talking about sex, guys, dating, fuckaduck, and no profanity.

But we always talk about guys.

Not at work, because it makes me feel harassed.

Jesus... couldn't they bring more kids?

You want rules, you'll get rules.

Hello, come here.

- Have you been good? - Yes.

Here's your present.

- Have you been good? - Of course, I have.

Here's your present.

What's this? Take this little punk away from me!

- He's been waiting for you for 2 hours! - So what? You can't even touch Santa!

I'll file a complaint against you!

No, I will - against you! European Union directives!

Have you been good?!

Now it's beautiful.

Now it's even more beautiful.

You're in your home. Why are you hiding?

- Excuse me? - Why are you hiding from Arek?

Go, have a word with him.

- Why would you care? - He's Dusia's father.

So he's talking to her. But I don't want to see him.

I missed you.

Do you want to kick him out? It won't do any good.

I want to kick him out of your head.

Forgive him.

Then anger and hate will go away.

Arek will become the past.

An insignificant memory.

Would you like me to stay for Christmas Eve dinner?

As for me, you can stay.

But mom...

Don't be afraid.

I'm by your side.

I can't live without you.

Excuse me?

Enough! What are you thinking?

- You were supposed to talk... - I'm leaving. I'm sorry.

It's Christmas Eve. I've already spoilt it for you.

I just wanted to say I'd really like to see you sometimes.

Perhaps a bit more often. I'm leaving!

Hello.

My name is Stefan Formalczyk.

- I'm filling in for Mariola. - Oh...

Hello, hello.

Do come in, please.

I've brought a present.

Thank you. It's not for me.

You'll give it to my husband. It'll make him happy. It's from our son.

- Nice. - Yes, come in.

What's nice?

That your son remembers.

Our son is dead.

Who's there again? Kornelcia?

Throw them out!

Go to the living room. And make yourself at home.

How many times will they read the meters? They did it last week.

- No. It's Santa Claus. - Tell him to come back in December.

- It is December. - Again?

On the job? Seriously?

Cops and donuts are so inseparable

that it's no longer a crime.

As long as my uniform isn't covered with icing.

Besides...

I wanted to say thank you

for saving my life.

Didn't you want to lie under that tree a bit longer?

As a present?

It depends who would unwrap me.

Is he some major thug?

A car thief. A beginner.

I thought he was...

He's no Maniana, is he?

I guess it was you who busted him.

Three times, or so.

- Everyone was talking about it. - Yes?

And you busted that...

Popielak,

right?

- You got shot. - Just a scratch.

Check it out. You can barely see it.

What does it say?

A.C.A.B.

- You're kidding me. - Yes.

Dear friends, today we've been talking about forgiveness.

So there's something I want to read out to you.

"To err is human, and to forgive... that's what makes it love."

Richard Paul Evans.

I would like to dedicate these words to someone who means a lot to me.

I've heard on the radio you were looking for me.

I haven't been looking for you.

Do you know why they call me Rudolf?

Because your nose is red.

I'm sorry.

My son called me that.

We used to play a game. He was Santa, and I was his reindeer.

I had a special sweater, horns.

We traveled all over the world and gave children presents.

I had a great kid.

- What happened? - Too much.

Rudolf.

- It's Christmas. - I can't deal with it again.

The lies. The thefts. The apologies, and all those rehabs.

The sentences, and the trips to the jail.

The emptiness and madness in his eyes. I don't want it.

Maybe he's changed.

Do you know how many times I gave him another chance?

You love him.

Leave me alone.

We've been talking about forgiveness since morning.

Radio bullshit.

It comes easy to you, but means nothing.

I'm sorry for keeping you waiting.

Take a seat, please.

I've made some tea.

Thank you, but I must be going.

But of course. My God, it's Christmas Eve.

I've got work to do.

You've got some beautiful work.

You make people happy.

Do you know...

...when I last had tea with someone?

I can't even remember.

After my son's death...

Am I boring you?

No, no.

No?

You know, my husband changed a lot after our son's death.

Sometimes he can't even recognize me.

Oh, I'm sorry, so sorry.

- I'll make you another one. - No need to.

Why don't I just give him the present.

Is something burning?

- Nothing is burning. - Fire!

Kornelia, there's a fire!

What fire, Antoni?

Where? In your head?

Hello.

Can I help you? Thank you, but we already have wafer.

Yes?

- I've come to break... - We don't need any.

Selling wafer on Christmas Eve? Please...

Are you unwell?

No, why?

I feel great.

I don't want to impose.

Looks delicious.

Doesn't it?

- Have you rinsed the mushrooms? - Of course.

Under running water.

Really?

Professional literature says one should use boiling water.

I tried to do it well.

But we can rinse them again with boiling water.

How? It's too late.

- But you did rinse the cabbage? - I thought it wasn't sour enough.

I didn't want it to be too sour.

You succeeded. You bought perfect cabbage.

Thank you.

But it could still use a rinse.

But since the mushrooms weren't rinsed either...

- I did rinse the mushrooms. - In cold water.

Hello... Excuse me.

I wanted to give you my best wishes.

Go ahead.

So...

I wish you good health and happiness.

Good health in the first place. Health is most important.

And love.

Lots...

...and lots of love.

Is that it?

Yes.

Thank you.

Bad liver, atrial fibrillation, arterial hypertension.

Do you want to kill him?

And do me a favor. Stop yelling your damn head off out the window.

- My husband won't go out anyway. - I'm sorry.

- I just wanted to give you my best. - Which part didn't you understand?

The doctor forbade him to drink! Get lost! Go!

Wait.

Mel, you're scaring the kids.

Just following the guidelines. No hugging, or touching Santa.

Okay, girls, how about a break?

Dear Lord.

Hi, dad.

Kazik, hello.

How come you sat that kid on your lap?

- It's my son, dude. - Pure nepotism.

Watch your mouth. Go have lunch, or something.

Really? We'll see about that.

- What are you doing here? - Grandma gave me a ride.

- I want to visit Szymek with you. - Szymek who? - My classmate.

The one from the orphanage. We were supposed to get him presents.

- Can't we do it after Christmas? - Are you crazy? Christmas Eve is today.

- So you forgot... - Come on.

I didn't forget...

- Have you made the arrangements? - Sure, I have.

Shall we go then?

- Let's go. - Mel?

- What? - Where are you going?

I've got important business out in town.

Hello.

Need help?

No.

Let me give you a hand.

- No, thank you. It's only three floors. - I'll carry it for you.

There are just potatoes and carrots in it.

Let go of the bags, please.

Go ahead.

Go.

Why didn't you take an elevator?

It gets stuck.

It's pretty heavy.

I barely made it up here.

I've been walking around the building for an hour and no one's let me in.

Can you imagine that?

There you go.

If you need anything...

- Do you live by yourself? - I know everyone around here.

I just wanted to get to know you,

give you my best wishes.

Here. If you want to spray it, you must unlock it like this...

Pervert! Help!

Pervert! Help!

Can you see this? No one will even open the door.

What kind of people are they?!

People!

Rape!

Help!

People!

There's a fire!

- Where? - In your ass!

What callousness! Damn it!

What's wrong with you, people?!

Your shopping!

Your shopping!

Stick around, Amelka, okay? Let mom see you.

Why don't you play with Amelka, Piotrus?

No.

- She's such a nice girl. - No.

Don't be afraid. She won't bite you.

No, because no means no.

Just a moment!

I'm sorry, I was in the tub.

I'm sorry... hello. I'm your neighbor...

- ...and I've come to wish you... - Come in, then.

- But I... - Come in. I insist.

I don't want to impose.

Let me get dressed. I'll be right back.

I've been watching your daughter.

She's so brave and resourceful.

You must be very open-minded.

Yes.

Especially my husband.

My ex-husband.

But we're still together.

Imagine he's gone to break wafer with our neighbors.

Just to greet them.

Amazing.

- We don't even know our neighbors. - That's what's it like now.

People lock themselves up like in a fortress.

- That's what my husband says. - I admire people like your husband.

Like your ex.

- We still live together, though. - No wonder.

Ma'am.

I'll come back later.

Hi.

I'm your neighbor.

I've come with Christmas wishes... You see?

I... I must be going.

Ma'am!

I'll be right out.

I'm naked. Make yourself at home.

I've just dropped by, and... Szczepan.

Szczepan. Make yourself comfortable.

My wife we'll join us in a minute.

I'm Zbyszek.

Take a seat.

Taste it, please.

What's up?

I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

Wait...

It's a new sweater.

- I have nothing to change into. - We'll figure something out. Come.

- I won't wear Wojtek's shirt. - There are not Wojtek's shirts here.

Where did you get my shirt?

I don't like to throw things away.

What are you doing?

I told you not to put unrinsed mushrooms to cabbage.

- I rinsed them. - With cold water.

Do what you want.

I don't care.

Wojtek!

Wojtek!

I'm sorry...

Does mom know?

That's good. Thank you.

Tell her.

What for?

Go back home.

I don't want you to leave.

I know he's your father, but...

At least, Arek is honest.

Do you think I'm not?

Tell mom how you feel about her.

Dusia!

You must do it yourself. I won't help you.

Do not bother, please.

Unless you want to stay with us for Christmas Eve.

I can't. Duty calls.

I'll just hand the present and I'm off.

Please do remember to tell my husband it from Edwin from abroad.

Because my husband thinks Edwin has gone to America.

Of course.

Done.

Hello.

Edwin!

Son!

What are you wearing? It's Easter.

Stefan!

Stefan!

Hello.

I have a question. Was my husband here?

- I don't know anyone here. - Not too tall, blonde hair, with wafers.

I've come from Malkinia for Christmas.

Oh, from Malkinia?

Amelka!

Hello!

- Are you Amelka's mother? - Yes.

Come in, please.

I wasn't at home, but my husband was.

Maybe he knows something.

- Zygmunt! Come out! - I'm having a bath!

How long can it take?

Won't the dog bite?

Excuse me? He doesn't bite. Not Amelka for sure. He knows her very well.

Would you like some coffee, or tea?

- No, thank you. - Are you sure?

- Are you sure? - No!

Zygmunt!

Hello.

- Nice to meet you. Zygmunt. - Hello, uncle.

Hi, Amelka.

Who are you?

Come on. Don't you know our neighbor? She's lived here for 3 years.

- Karina. Nice to meet you. - Zygmunt.

Don't pull the dog, Amelka!

Don't worry.

Rabbit doesn't bite.

Listen. Have you seen our neighbor's husband?

Stop staring like that. You know our neighbor, don't you?

No, I don't.

Have you seen him, or not?

He is... I'm sorry, what's your husband's name? It slipped my mind.

Szczepan.

He's not very tall... kind... and sociable.

Oh, yes. He came here trying to sell something.

- It wasn't him. - Okay.

You know, before Christmas Eve, people go...

Stop that! Szczepan's gone missing.

How come?

Just like that.

Jesus Christ...

Take a seat.

How did you meet my wife?

I told you I never met her.

We don't know each other. He's come to give us something.

- Give us what? - I don't know.

Not something...

I wanted to give you my best wishes. And meet you.

Meet who?

You.

- And your wife. - My wife?

Why would you want to meet my wife?

- How do you know him? - I don't. I was naked.

Sit!

No!

What's wrong with you, people?

It's Christmas Eve.

What do you do on Christmas Eve? You celebrate it.

Believers, non-believers, everyone...

It is... a beautiful message. People should love each other.

You slept with him.

I don't think he introduced himself.

I was totally confused.

I do sometimes get accosted by women. But for a man to be so straightforward...

"We must get to know each other. Love is beautiful.”

What did he look like? Was he handsome...

- or more like my husband? - Very handsome.

It can't have been Szczepan.

But Szczepan is handsome.

Of course, but I don't think he would hit on men.

- No, it can't have been Szczepan. - Of course, it wasn't Szczepan.

- You know him? - No, not personally,

but you said he was handsome.

The one that came here looked like a slouch. Krzysiek!

What's the name of the dude that was yelling out the window?

The black-haired one?

He tried to take my hubby out for a drink.

It can't have been Szczepan. He never drinks.

It might've been the one that harassed you?

No. That one was well-mannered.

Surely no slouch. He just took me aback by his confession.

Did he try to push you anything?

Meaning?

Hey, Julitka.

- I have business with you. - You got the advance.

It's not about money. Listen, honey.

I promised my son I'd throw a surprise party

for the kids in the orphanage.

- And you forgot. - No, fuckaduck.

- My appointments have overlapped. - How can I help you?

- Don't you have anyone? - Seriously? What do you think?

I'm begging you. It's Christmas Eve. My son's birthday.

Exactly, it's Christmas Eve. Besides, the schedule is so tight...

Listen... That Santabus... Does it work?

Santabus? A bus?

Oh... the bus!

It's going to... a sink corporation.

Not to the nursing home?

No. Those carts are going to the nursing home.

Nonsense...

- Mel! - Give it to me!

Mel, wait.

Dagmara, I need a bus and a few Santas.

We've been talking about you.

- How nice! - Not nice at all.

A stranger delivers our presents. Kids in the shopping center cry.

Their enraged parents call us. It's unacceptable!

I followed your orders. Now I want to surprise kids in the orphanage.

Melchior harms this company and should get a disciplinary dismissal.

Do you know what you can do to me? You can kiss my duck.

It's harassment. Harassment!

I won't let you treat me this way!

Control yourself.

Would you leave us alone for a moment, Justyna?

She should get the stick out of her ass. It would've been much nicer then.

- Control yourself! - Or?

- Justyna is right. I should fire you. - Why so official?

- We were sweethearts already. - One more word and you're out of here.

Are you going to be a corporate zombie like her?

You're fired.

Hand in your costume. And the backpack, and...

The crosier, too? Are you firing me?

- We got hundreds of complaints on you. - I spoke to you yesterday,

because I saw a lonely woman sitting at a bar, and I thought

she was unhappy and in need of the so-called another human soul.

You took advantage of the situation.

I never talk bullshit.

I do apologize, though.

I really do.

Do you know what it is?

- We're going to the orphanage. - I'll call security.

When I tell everyone you screwed your subordinate, there'll be a huge scandal.

- Blackmail? - It's you who stopped being nice.

- You have no proof. - Don't I? What's this? Look.

A hickey. With your teeth marks.

You crazy squirrel.

I disagree.

Old people aren't alone at Christmas. They have each other.

Sir, we're not a charity.

- What's up? - Hi.

- Is everything all right? - I'm taking Melchior on a field trip.

- Haven't you just fired him? - Everyone deserves a second chance.

The keys!

The keys!

- Son! - Here. - Let's go!

To Szymek?

- You have a son? - Can't you see?

- I'll kill you. - In front of a kid?

- I've seen worse things. - Open the ride.

Hop in!

Sit!

- How? - On your butt.

- You're a psycho, and you drag your kid into it. - Cool.

- Who's there? - Neighbors.

Open the door, please.

Hello!

Have you seen our neighbor? Szczepan? He's this lady's husband.

I'm sorry. I was chopping fish.

- What? - Have I said anything?

Can you uncuff me?

We could, but then you'd run away.

Where are we going?

To Szymek. To the orphanage with presents.

What presents?

- Do we have any presents, dad? - There must be some in the trunk.

Pens and cork plaques for the employees of a sink manufacturer. Great for kids.

What do we do, dad?

- I can get more Santas. - Where?

I know one place.

Merry Christmas!

Okay. Will you go there with me?

I won't manage on my own.

You've always been a whizz in a pinny, Edwin.

You've been all over the place.

Remember him playing the accordion at the fishermen's wedding?

You're such a good boy.

You like people. Thank you.

Remind me what you do now.

I stay at home.

With your girlfriend, right?

No, I'm alone, working.

But you do have a girlfriend?

Currently...

Stop interrogating him.

He has his own life.

What kind of life is it? Sitting at home alone.

Set the forks.

Everyone lives life their own way.

But, I..., madame...

Mom, I have to...

We always set the table for three. Someone may come over.

Who? Edwin is here.

Edwin must go back to work.

Easter should be spent with family.

What's Easter without family?

He won't be gone for long.

He'll be back, don't worry.

Go now.

Bye...

...dad.

No. Enough of those farewells.

Please, honey, doctors do not allow you to get so... emotional.

Okay... very well.

Thank you so much.

Thank you. Antoni hasn't been so happy for long.

Give my regards to your parents.

Merry Christmas, Kornelia.

Thank you. Merry Christmas.

You've gone way overboard.

Santa!

- Santa! - What?

- There'll be presents. - No presents.

I knew it'd end this way.

- There've always been some. - Get off my screen.

- Quiet, paps. - There'll be no presents this time.

I get 1,200 zlotys pension.

I knew it'd end this way.

Kids from an orphanage need help.

Comrades!

Will you help?

- I'm sorry. - Look where you're going.

What did you say?

- Got a problem? - And you?

- Come on. - You want to?

- Let's do it. - Come on.

Fight.

Fight, Wojtek, fight.

Wojtek?

My name's not Wojtek.

Okay.

You may go.

I'll return the bus in the morning.

Is this where they kidnap people?

Stop fooling around. Go back inside.

I'm not going to miss out on all this fun.

Give me your hand, girl. I won't climb up there by myself.

Sit.

- It doesn't mean I've changed my mind. - It doesn't.

Candy?

Shepherds came to Bethlehem with joy,

And on the lyre for the baby Jesus played.

He snatched my bags. Luckily,

he didn't pull me into the elevator. He followed me up the stairs, pervert.

You've also been assaulted by a pervert.

But in an elegant way. I think it was more about feelings than sex.

Not about feelings here.

- Stop! - Let's go.

We need to get cameras installed around here as soon as possible.

We can't have a man go missing in broad daylight.

We must take matters in our own hands.

Stop banging. They've found the perv.

They've gone to confront him.

Yet another perv in this house.

- It's full of pervs. - And alcoholics.

- He offered Christmas wafers. - Dad had wafer...

- If you want to pee, we'll go back home. - I don't want to pee.

Excuse me for a moment.

My guy had wafers too.

Come on...

- Do you still insist you live here? - Yes, I do.

My wife must've left for a moment.

- I've lived here for 3 years. - And me for 5.

- No, but... - Oh, hello! Excuse me...

Hello, Ms... I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name.

- Do we know each other? - Of course, we do.

I'm sorry. I've never introduced myself, but I usually wear a dark blue jacket.

I have a wife... and a little daughter.

I'm such a feather-head! I'm sorry.

- What are you doing here? - There's been a misunderstanding.

Do you confirm he lives here?

He... doesn't live here.

We are both from Malkinia.

Malkinia?

What a surprise!

Karina! Jesus...

Tell this gentleman.

- I caught them both... - You didn't catch us.

- I'll explain it. - I didn't even talk to him.

- I was naked. - No, she wasn't.

Is he your husband?

No.

No?

Not in a formal sense, but...

You've disgraced me.

How will I look people in the eye, pervert?

What people?

I've been knocking on doors since morning,

and I haven't seen any people.

The cattle know better about Christmas Eve.

The cattle that's kneeling.

I haven't stolen his car. I just moved it.

- Let go of me. - Let's go.

- What has he done, Filip? - Back up.

- I can't talk right now. - Stop fooling around.

- You're gonna get arrested. - Let go of me.

Filip.

He's Rudolf's son.

- It doesn't matter now. - You'll put him to jail for Christmas?

You're interfering with our investigation.

- Step back, please. - Filip... Wait.

I'll vouch for him. You'll arrest him after Christmas.

Step back, please.

You don't trust me, either?

Martinet!

I'm sorry.

No problem.

The pleasure is all mine.

Hi.

I've been struggling with my feelings for a long time.

What feelings?

For you.

But you'd rather be friends.

And if you make up your mind, it must be the way you want it.

- Not true. - It's true.

The cabbage is too sour, so? His lordship won't stay for dinner.

I bit the bullet.

I thought okay, let us be friends.

- I can explain it, Agata. - What kind of friendship is it?

- I don't want us to be friends. - Very well.

No!

Agata, please.

You've misunderstood me.

I love you.

You don't even know how much. I've been in love with you for 3 years.

I didn't tell you that,

because I was afraid you'd reject me.

Will you marry me?

Why are you on probation?

It's an old story. I didn't do anything.

How about today?

I didn't steal anything. I just moved his ride.

So you stole it.

No. He didn't pay me for my performance.

How long haven't you been talking to your mother?

I don't know. 2, or 3 years.

You'll go to jail, if we take you to the station.

We will take him to the station.

So?

- Shall we begin? - Wait.

For what?

For Edwin.

We'll eat together.

I've had enough of you, Antoni.

When you get something into your head...

Your medications.

There.

Need help?

Gramps! Kids!

The gramps will give the kids their presents.

Are you Santa's wife?

No.

Will you wear this hat?

I told you the car was parked 15 meters away from the dive.

Justyna, wait. What's the matter?

Listen. Have you and him...

What?

- You say one thing, and do another. - Relax.

You'll talk to the board.

Great.

What's up?

Nothing. I'll be in for sleeping with an employee.

You never slept with me.

- How come? - Simple.

You got wasted,

I threw you over my shoulder and put you in the crib. That's all.

You blackmailed me with something that never happened?

Blackmail's a big word.

- You lied to me. - Are you blaming me

for not screwing you?

What did you do to her?

What have I done to her? Are you against me, too?

I haven't done anything, though I should have f...

Okay, I don't know.

I know nothing about the corporate culture.

Mr. Janusz Socha?

What is it about?

You reported your car stolen.

Bravo. Everyone beefs about you, but it seems the Polish police can do their job.

- Why don't you pay your employees? - What employees?

- Musicians, for example. - Do you mean that punk?

He played a couple of pieces, but we had no contract.

Are you employing people off the books?

What're you gonna do about it? Shall I call...

The brush.

What are you doing?

I forgive.

It's Christmas, the time of forgiving, as they said on the radio.

- He should be taken to jail. - He did nothing.

- He stole the keys. - And I'm letting him go.

What are you going to do about it?

Arrest me?

Get out.

Get lost.

Thanks.

Merry Christmas.

Your daddy will buy a house.

In the middle of a huge forest. Far away from people.

We'll build a high wall around it.

- Go apologize to our neighbors. - What? Me?

Yes, you. I don't know what you pulled off out there,

but you'll take the wafers, and you'll walk from door to door.

Get me an AK-47.

Then I'll gladly go.

We'd like to apologize.

I mean... my teddy bear would.

Apologize.

It's nice...

that you came by.

In all that confusion...

...we didn't exchange wishes.

This is for you.

Why don't you come in?

Our place is a bit messy, because Szczepan...

Szczepan, ask them in.

Please, come in.

I'm sorry.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

We've come to wish you the best. I said I had a wafer, but we never broke it.

Come in.

Come in, please.

Oh, thank you. To the living room.

Excuse me.

My name's Flis...

Your son's not here.

How come?

Did you let him go?

Yes.

Merry Christmas.

- Evening service. - No, thank you. I'm leaving tonight.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

Son!

Hold it.

Thanks.

I have something for you.

Happy birthday.

Are you trying to educate me, or is it something else?

When you were being born, I was staring at this ball.

Because I didn't know what else to do, fuckaduck.

So what did you do?

I came to see you.

Didn't you really have sex with Dagmara?

Don't you want to know too much? No, I didn't.

- You're getting old. - Don't you worry about me.

Now what? Will you let her off?

- What do you mean "let her off?" - She will fire you.

And with your qualifications, finding a job won't be easy.

Things are getting expensive.

Like my education, for example.

What will you do then?

Did you tell mom?

Yes. It was a good idea.

And?

We had a chat.

It's important we finally got to talk.

Dusia...

I've decided this year I'll spend Christmas Eve at my place.

But remember...

That tomorrow after breakfast we're going skating.

That's what I wanted to say.

Take care.

Glory to God on High,

Glory to God on High, And peace on earth.

Not that fast.

But that's how fast you sing it. It doesn't go slow.

- Some dried fruit compote? - Yes.

My wife dried them herself.

- Delicious herring. - Thank you. - Under a layered blanket.

Do you like layered blankets?

On herring? Yes... Compote?

- And your... - Amelka.

She's such a smart kid. So open. Have you noticed that?

After her father. Szczepan is open, too.

Imagine he visited us with a wafer.

Yes. And I was completely naked.

Not completely. A bit.

A bit, but...

Szczepan. Water's boiling.

Who wants coffee, and who wants tea?

I'd like coffee.

Okay, coffee and tea for everyone.

You don't drink coffee. It agitates you.

So? Is this the kind of Christmas Eve you've been dreaming about?

It's a good question.

I just wanted to give them my wishes, and they keep sitting here.

- Yes, they keep sitting. - Exactly.

I thought... I could give you a present.

What present?

A surprise.

Can I go out with the dog, Szczepan?

- Can she? - I guess so.

I'll ask aunt and you'll go walk the dog.

Won't the dog bite her nose?

Be careful, or I'll bite yours.

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

...maybe something's burning? Pizza? Fish?

No.

It's a pity.

I mean... it's good.

Then...

- Sir? - Yes?

Stay.

You can get in.

Shall I arrest you?

Get in, please.

Why?

You were right.

All I can do is mess things up.

Rudolf is mad at me, too.

Because I stick my nose in other people's business.

I always make you break the rules. I'm hopeless.

You're a great woman.

At least the greatest that I know.

Maybe you don't know enough of them.

And another phone call with wishes. Our radio colleague.

Karolina?

I want to tell you... oh, gosh...

...I want to thank you,

so if you hear me, this one's for you.

Didn't you arrest him?

I guess everyone should be home for Christmas.

Right?

Thank you.

I'm leaving.

How? He blocked me in.

You're the worst boss I know.

Even on Christmas it's all about your career. Your regulations! Your rules!

And if you start to feel something, you just get your ass out.

You're so stiff I'm surprised I fell in love with you!

It's a violation of the employee's personal space.

Listen, you've got to visit us in Australia.

My wife makes delicious Kangaroo pate.

Hey, Lucek, wait...

I had no idea I had such a cousin.

Mommy never told me.

A holy woman.

English subtitles: Agata Deka