1 00:00:48,708 --> 00:00:53,499 Inspired by events in Astrid Lindgren's life 2 00:01:21,541 --> 00:01:25,165 Happy birthday Astrid 3 00:01:47,416 --> 00:01:51,165 Happy birthday Astrid from Class 4A 4 00:02:25,208 --> 00:02:27,540 Dear Astrid Lindgren. 5 00:02:27,708 --> 00:02:31,374 We're a 4th-year class from H�sthult School. 6 00:02:31,500 --> 00:02:34,832 We want to wish you a happy birthday- 7 00:02:35,041 --> 00:02:38,207 -and thank you for all your stories. 8 00:02:39,416 --> 00:02:42,749 Ingvar gets the first turn. (Go on, read it!) 9 00:02:42,916 --> 00:02:44,540 Hi, Astrid! 10 00:02:44,708 --> 00:02:48,874 My mum and dad have read your books to me since I was little. 11 00:02:49,083 --> 00:02:53,582 I wonder: How can you write so well about being a child- 12 00:02:53,750 --> 00:02:56,790 -when you haven't been one for so long? 13 00:02:58,833 --> 00:03:03,249 BECOMING ASTRID 14 00:03:04,708 --> 00:03:06,890 "I have chosen him, so that he will 15 00:03:06,916 --> 00:03:09,399 direct his children and his household- 16 00:03:09,500 --> 00:03:16,707 "-to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. 17 00:03:16,875 --> 00:03:21,290 "Thus the Lord will bring about his promise to Abraham. 18 00:03:21,458 --> 00:03:23,332 "The Lord said: 19 00:03:23,500 --> 00:03:28,665 "The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great- 20 00:03:28,833 --> 00:03:33,082 "-and their sin so grievous- 21 00:03:33,250 --> 00:03:36,499 "-that I will go down and see- 22 00:03:36,625 --> 00:03:42,540 "-if what they have done is as bad as the outcry that has reached me. 23 00:03:46,083 --> 00:03:49,374 "The men turned away and went toward Sodom. 24 00:03:51,250 --> 00:03:55,082 "But Abraham remained standing before the Lord. 25 00:03:57,875 --> 00:04:01,624 "Then Abraham turned to the Lord and said: 26 00:04:04,041 --> 00:04:08,665 "Will you sweep away the righteous... 27 00:04:10,125 --> 00:04:14,082 "...with the wicked?" 28 00:04:20,875 --> 00:04:25,499 Where would you rather live, Sodom or Gomorrah? 29 00:04:25,625 --> 00:04:27,499 Neither! 30 00:04:27,625 --> 00:04:30,040 In Gomorrah they only say good morning. 31 00:04:30,208 --> 00:04:34,082 And in Sodom they drink soda for all eternity. 32 00:04:34,250 --> 00:04:36,332 Thank you, Astrid, that's enough. 33 00:04:37,458 --> 00:04:41,707 It's true! Good morning. Soda. 34 00:04:41,875 --> 00:04:46,874 -Good morning, soda. -The next blasphemer is walking home! 35 00:05:09,000 --> 00:05:11,332 May I? 36 00:05:22,583 --> 00:05:24,582 You're so pretty. 37 00:05:24,750 --> 00:05:27,457 If I were a man, I'd fall in love with you. 38 00:05:27,583 --> 00:05:32,499 I'd see that crazy mind of yours and fall in love right away. 39 00:05:32,666 --> 00:05:35,499 May I? 40 00:06:11,541 --> 00:06:12,624 Let's dance. 41 00:06:12,791 --> 00:06:16,332 - I don't think so. - Yes, let's dance, Berta! 42 00:06:33,541 --> 00:06:36,249 Your father is here. 43 00:06:58,541 --> 00:07:01,415 Nice, sis! 44 00:07:08,500 --> 00:07:10,499 Come on, Gunnar. 45 00:07:22,791 --> 00:07:27,624 Oh, I... I just have to scream. 46 00:07:29,500 --> 00:07:34,040 Good morning! Soda! 47 00:07:35,333 --> 00:07:44,540 Good morning, soda! 48 00:07:48,750 --> 00:07:52,040 -Good morning! -Soda! 49 00:08:05,583 --> 00:08:08,457 Astrid? 50 00:08:08,583 --> 00:08:11,290 You're over an hour late. 51 00:08:12,500 --> 00:08:14,790 What were you thinking? 52 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:18,832 -I came home with Gunnar. -She did. 53 00:08:19,041 --> 00:08:23,415 Gunnar can stay out until 10. You have to be home at 9. 54 00:08:23,541 --> 00:08:26,457 Why is he allowed to stay out later? 55 00:08:26,583 --> 00:08:30,290 Gunnar is a boy and you're a girl. 56 00:08:30,458 --> 00:08:33,070 But you say we're all equal before God. 57 00:08:33,096 --> 00:08:35,315 Don't bring our Lord into this! 58 00:08:35,458 --> 00:08:38,050 You always bring God into everything! 59 00:08:38,076 --> 00:08:40,190 You'll wake the whole house! 60 00:08:40,333 --> 00:08:44,332 -But if we're all equal before God... -Astrid... 61 00:08:44,500 --> 00:08:47,307 ... then there should be no difference. 62 00:08:47,333 --> 00:08:48,315 Good night. 63 00:08:48,458 --> 00:08:52,165 You're only 16... Settle down. 64 00:09:41,041 --> 00:09:43,374 Astrid, get started in the stable. 65 00:09:59,083 --> 00:10:01,415 Let's warm ourselves. 66 00:10:49,500 --> 00:10:54,082 In Jesus' name we gather here Bless this food, oh Jesus dear 67 00:10:54,250 --> 00:11:00,165 And hold in Your protective hand our home, our king, our fatherland 68 00:11:00,333 --> 00:11:02,040 Amen. 69 00:11:15,750 --> 00:11:18,999 I saw Reinhold Blomberg today. 70 00:11:19,166 --> 00:11:22,190 The "Vimmerby Times" comes out twice 71 00:11:22,216 --> 00:11:25,565 a week now, and he needs an assistant. 72 00:11:25,708 --> 00:11:29,665 -Tell the story about Old Ham. -Not that again! 73 00:11:29,833 --> 00:11:35,457 -Please, Astrid! -I've told it a thousand times. 74 00:11:35,583 --> 00:11:39,082 The editor remembered your essay that was published. 75 00:11:39,250 --> 00:11:41,445 "Life on Our Farm". Written by 76 00:11:41,471 --> 00:11:44,690 Astrid Ericsson, our own Selma Lagerl�f. 77 00:11:44,833 --> 00:11:48,165 -You don't even know who that is! -Bless that man. 78 00:11:48,333 --> 00:11:51,915 Blomberg was left alone with seven children when his wife died. 79 00:11:52,125 --> 00:11:57,290 Berta says his new wife is crazy. But now they're getting divorced. 80 00:11:57,458 --> 00:11:59,160 We don't gossip while we eat. 81 00:11:59,186 --> 00:12:01,649 Good thing there's time between meals. 82 00:12:01,791 --> 00:12:04,790 As I said, I saw Blomberg. 83 00:12:05,875 --> 00:12:10,540 And he's looking for an intern. He'd like to meet you, Astrid. 84 00:12:10,708 --> 00:12:12,999 I'm sorry? 85 00:12:16,083 --> 00:12:21,040 -You'll still have to do your chores. -Blomberg wants to meet me? 86 00:12:29,041 --> 00:12:31,582 Tell him I'll be there. 87 00:12:55,875 --> 00:12:58,499 VIMMERBY TIMES 88 00:13:29,375 --> 00:13:30,832 Hello, �ke! 89 00:13:34,375 --> 00:13:37,290 I'm here to see your father. Is he at home? 90 00:13:37,458 --> 00:13:40,290 He's working. 91 00:13:40,458 --> 00:13:44,707 Yes, but I don't understand a word. The woman is completely mad! 92 00:13:47,125 --> 00:13:49,624 Come in. 93 00:13:51,500 --> 00:13:54,707 How should I know? 94 00:13:56,041 --> 00:14:00,624 You'll just have to tell her... Yes, I understand. 95 00:14:00,791 --> 00:14:02,072 I have to go now. 96 00:14:02,098 --> 00:14:05,940 I've got an impatient little intern waiting for me. 97 00:14:07,166 --> 00:14:09,540 Fine. Let's do that. 98 00:14:17,750 --> 00:14:20,415 Newspaper. 99 00:14:21,875 --> 00:14:25,332 Yes. I'm good at spelling... 100 00:14:26,375 --> 00:14:29,082 I'm a hard worker... 101 00:14:30,833 --> 00:14:34,499 And I'm happy to work overtime if you need me to. 102 00:14:35,500 --> 00:14:38,165 Newspaper. 103 00:14:39,750 --> 00:14:42,832 Yes, newspapers are important. 104 00:14:43,041 --> 00:14:47,874 I always read the newspaper when my father is finished with it. 105 00:14:49,500 --> 00:14:52,207 I say: Newspaper. 106 00:14:57,000 --> 00:14:59,165 Newspaper...? 107 00:15:04,333 --> 00:15:08,332 -Typewriter? -Printer's ink. 108 00:15:11,000 --> 00:15:13,499 -Paper? -News. 109 00:15:16,750 --> 00:15:18,749 Light. 110 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:22,707 Future. 111 00:15:22,875 --> 00:15:25,040 Freedom. 112 00:15:27,333 --> 00:15:28,415 Yes! 113 00:15:28,541 --> 00:15:31,707 First write up the obituaries. 114 00:15:31,875 --> 00:15:34,582 Then the birthdays, weddings, silver anniversaries... 115 00:15:34,750 --> 00:15:38,415 -Father? -We're working. 116 00:15:38,541 --> 00:15:41,415 And then proof-read these. 117 00:15:43,333 --> 00:15:46,540 Olivia is here. She's crying. 118 00:15:48,333 --> 00:15:52,874 -Bloody hell... -Proof-read... 119 00:15:57,666 --> 00:16:01,999 -I need you to sign the papers. -Why are you coming here now? 120 00:16:02,166 --> 00:16:05,374 -Can you just sign them? -Oh, please... 121 00:16:05,500 --> 00:16:09,415 -Reinhold... -I'll never sign them. You know that. 122 00:16:11,750 --> 00:16:15,165 You got the job! Congratulations! 123 00:16:20,416 --> 00:16:22,499 Really, Berta... 124 00:16:23,875 --> 00:16:27,165 -That's a typewriter...! -Well, type then! 125 00:16:27,333 --> 00:16:29,540 I don't know if I can! 126 00:17:10,750 --> 00:17:14,790 Hi, Astrid. My name is Lisa. I write stories, too. 127 00:17:15,791 --> 00:17:19,040 I don't spell very well, but I don't care. 128 00:17:19,208 --> 00:17:23,582 When I write, it's as if everything else disappears. 129 00:17:23,750 --> 00:17:26,790 But in a good way. I'm alone with my thoughts. 130 00:17:27,000 --> 00:17:30,749 I feel free. Maybe it's the same for you? 131 00:17:40,583 --> 00:17:45,124 I also wrote in all the special birthdays. 132 00:17:45,291 --> 00:17:49,165 And the obituaries. Every one of them. 133 00:17:50,916 --> 00:17:53,339 Yesterday I wrote about some boys 134 00:17:53,365 --> 00:17:56,357 who hoisted their friend up a flagpole. 135 00:17:56,500 --> 00:18:00,415 And I wrote a story about a pregnant girl... 136 00:18:00,541 --> 00:18:05,124 -She nearly died from eating matches. -Matches?! 137 00:18:05,291 --> 00:18:09,207 -She ate matches? -She was pregnant. 138 00:18:09,375 --> 00:18:13,207 She'd heard that the phosphorus in the matches would kill the baby. 139 00:18:13,375 --> 00:18:17,124 -But nothing happened to the baby. -That's enough, Astrid. 140 00:18:19,458 --> 00:18:22,415 And I proof-read all of Blomberg's articles. 141 00:18:22,541 --> 00:18:27,415 Like I said. Vimmerby's own Selma Lagerl�f. 142 00:18:27,541 --> 00:18:30,707 Astrid Ericsson's wonderful journey through Sweden. 143 00:18:30,875 --> 00:18:33,082 Enough! 144 00:18:50,750 --> 00:18:53,082 Don't play with your food! 145 00:18:53,250 --> 00:18:54,540 That's enough. 146 00:18:54,708 --> 00:18:57,374 -Throw harder! -No more throwing. 147 00:18:59,666 --> 00:19:01,374 No throwing! 148 00:19:05,916 --> 00:19:08,499 It's raining potatoes! 149 00:19:33,291 --> 00:19:34,790 Hello. 150 00:19:36,250 --> 00:19:38,457 The editor will be back soon. 151 00:19:43,625 --> 00:19:46,832 Would you like to sit down and wait? 152 00:19:56,875 --> 00:19:59,332 I've come for my silverware. 153 00:19:59,500 --> 00:20:02,540 -Not this again, Olivia. -I really want my silverware. 154 00:20:02,708 --> 00:20:07,374 -I don't have it. -Let go of me! 155 00:20:07,500 --> 00:20:10,915 -Shame on you! Shame! -Get out! Out! 156 00:20:11,125 --> 00:20:13,624 Let go of me! Ouch! 157 00:20:22,916 --> 00:20:27,707 Let's go and cheer ourselves up with some coffee and cake. 158 00:20:56,833 --> 00:21:00,165 We lost our child, our baby. 159 00:21:03,125 --> 00:21:05,124 A little girl. 160 00:21:10,333 --> 00:21:14,249 There is no greater grief for a woman than to lose a child. 161 00:21:19,458 --> 00:21:22,540 Or for a man, I suppose? 162 00:21:30,500 --> 00:21:33,124 You have... 163 00:21:34,416 --> 00:21:36,624 -What was it? -Ink. 164 00:21:53,333 --> 00:21:55,999 Here... 165 00:21:56,166 --> 00:22:00,499 I think this is something that might interest our female readers. 166 00:22:04,250 --> 00:22:08,207 And that one there might interest our male readers. 167 00:22:13,500 --> 00:22:14,915 Blomberg. 168 00:22:18,166 --> 00:22:20,415 No, I'd forgotten! 169 00:22:21,708 --> 00:22:23,790 Now?! 170 00:22:25,500 --> 00:22:27,999 Right... I'm on my way. 171 00:22:30,166 --> 00:22:33,415 You take the opening of the new railroad. 172 00:22:34,583 --> 00:22:38,207 -Me? -Yes, write up a report. 173 00:23:12,333 --> 00:23:17,374 In America the trains famously rush by- 174 00:23:17,500 --> 00:23:19,540 -at such tremendous speeds- 175 00:23:19,708 --> 00:23:25,874 -that day and night fly past in a blur of black and white streaks. 176 00:23:29,416 --> 00:23:31,624 But not this train. 177 00:23:31,791 --> 00:23:35,374 It rolled along at just the right pace- 178 00:23:35,500 --> 00:23:39,499 -for us all to delight in the beautiful countryside of Sm�land. 179 00:23:41,833 --> 00:23:47,999 From time to time we would arrive at a little red station house- 180 00:23:48,166 --> 00:23:52,832 -with endless streams of bunting and decorations... 181 00:23:54,541 --> 00:23:58,749 ... where crowds of people had gathered to watch... 182 00:24:00,125 --> 00:24:01,915 ...and wave. 183 00:24:02,666 --> 00:24:04,707 You really can write. 184 00:24:09,250 --> 00:24:11,624 You're a star. 185 00:24:15,250 --> 00:24:18,040 Shine a little on me. 186 00:24:19,125 --> 00:24:21,290 I need it. 187 00:24:35,625 --> 00:24:39,874 Like her. That's how I want my hair. Just like this. 188 00:25:06,333 --> 00:25:08,540 Do it. 189 00:26:51,416 --> 00:26:53,749 I have a new hairstyle. 190 00:26:56,458 --> 00:26:58,624 I'll say! 191 00:26:58,791 --> 00:27:03,832 My mother thinks this haircut is a one-way ticket to hell. 192 00:27:05,208 --> 00:27:07,572 I think God has more important concerns 193 00:27:07,598 --> 00:27:09,607 than a pretty secretary's hair. 194 00:27:15,666 --> 00:27:18,249 I'll be at the print shop. 195 00:27:46,583 --> 00:27:49,165 Why aren't you asleep? 196 00:27:55,458 --> 00:27:57,207 -Goodnight. -Goodnight. 197 00:28:08,500 --> 00:28:10,624 Yes, I see. 198 00:28:12,750 --> 00:28:14,499 Yes. 199 00:28:17,791 --> 00:28:19,915 Yes, I understand. 200 00:28:36,541 --> 00:28:38,874 Is something wrong? 201 00:29:25,625 --> 00:29:28,249 This is not a good idea. 202 00:29:31,500 --> 00:29:34,207 You should go home now. 203 00:31:16,375 --> 00:31:19,207 Shall we dance? 204 00:31:19,375 --> 00:31:22,415 No, I think I'll go home. 205 00:31:39,083 --> 00:31:41,249 The proof-reading? 206 00:31:42,458 --> 00:31:46,540 -Done. -The adverts? 207 00:31:50,916 --> 00:31:54,249 -They're right there. -Right... 208 00:32:01,708 --> 00:32:04,374 And my bedroom? 209 00:32:47,500 --> 00:32:51,457 Newspaper. I say "newspaper". 210 00:32:53,000 --> 00:32:57,915 - "Vimmerby Times". - Talented young female journalist. 211 00:34:16,541 --> 00:34:18,624 Astrid? 212 00:34:21,833 --> 00:34:24,915 We're all tired. But we just have to push on. 213 00:34:27,125 --> 00:34:30,874 The smoke is making me sick. 214 00:34:38,291 --> 00:34:40,832 What's wrong? 215 00:34:42,208 --> 00:34:45,249 Is it that time of the month? 216 00:34:48,500 --> 00:34:51,332 Go home and lie down for a while. 217 00:35:32,666 --> 00:35:35,249 It's quiet here today. 218 00:35:41,208 --> 00:35:43,540 Hey... 219 00:35:44,708 --> 00:35:47,082 What is it? 220 00:35:54,541 --> 00:35:56,540 My period hasn't come. 221 00:35:59,625 --> 00:36:02,165 How long ago was it? 222 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:06,832 You promised me you'd be careful! 223 00:36:14,625 --> 00:36:16,999 I won't leave you. 224 00:36:22,666 --> 00:36:25,082 Are your breasts sore? 225 00:36:28,375 --> 00:36:30,749 And you're tired? 226 00:36:33,791 --> 00:36:36,457 Do you feel sick? 227 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:40,790 Not so much anymore. 228 00:36:44,291 --> 00:36:47,082 Take off your dress. 229 00:36:58,291 --> 00:37:01,082 And your petticoat. 230 00:37:10,375 --> 00:37:12,457 Astrid... 231 00:37:14,083 --> 00:37:18,915 We live next to the vicar. Your father is the churchwarden. 232 00:37:19,125 --> 00:37:20,906 We live off the bounty of church land. 233 00:37:20,932 --> 00:37:21,524 Yes. 234 00:37:21,666 --> 00:37:24,874 -No one must find out! -No. 235 00:37:25,083 --> 00:37:28,290 -Don't say a word to anyone. -No. 236 00:37:28,458 --> 00:37:31,207 Is that understood? 237 00:37:31,875 --> 00:37:33,749 Put your clothes on. 238 00:37:55,166 --> 00:37:57,790 Go to your room. 239 00:38:17,125 --> 00:38:19,665 My deepest apologies. 240 00:38:24,458 --> 00:38:28,749 I have no excuse for this. I take full responsibility. 241 00:38:32,416 --> 00:38:36,249 My situation is unfortunately rather complicated. 242 00:38:36,416 --> 00:38:39,540 I'm still only separated from Olivia, and she's taken me to court. 243 00:38:39,708 --> 00:38:44,707 But when my divorce is settled, everything will be much easier. 244 00:38:44,875 --> 00:38:46,582 Easier? 245 00:38:46,750 --> 00:38:51,540 I've found a clinic where Astrid can have the baby in full discretion. 246 00:38:51,708 --> 00:38:54,790 I assure you of my good intentions. 247 00:38:56,125 --> 00:39:00,790 We could pledge ourselves to each other now, discreetly of course. 248 00:39:04,916 --> 00:39:06,336 As long as the parents are pledged 249 00:39:06,362 --> 00:39:08,065 to each other, the child is legitimate. 250 00:39:08,208 --> 00:39:10,374 The child will bear my name. 251 00:39:10,400 --> 00:39:13,649 We know very well what a pledge means. 252 00:39:15,083 --> 00:39:17,290 She's dazzling. 253 00:39:19,083 --> 00:39:23,415 She's truly gifted. Full of life and energy. 254 00:39:25,375 --> 00:39:27,582 I love Astrid. 255 00:40:07,875 --> 00:40:09,790 It went well. 256 00:40:15,291 --> 00:40:20,582 I need to leave town. I can't stay. What... 257 00:40:21,666 --> 00:40:25,415 What will I do when my stomach starts growing? 258 00:40:25,541 --> 00:40:28,665 I won't be able to show myself anywhere. 259 00:40:31,750 --> 00:40:35,207 -You have to help me. -You can go to Stockholm. 260 00:40:35,375 --> 00:40:39,290 Take that secretarial course we've talked about. 261 00:40:42,750 --> 00:40:44,832 Hey... 262 00:41:10,625 --> 00:41:14,832 This is from Mother. Some bread, cheese and sausage. 263 00:41:30,833 --> 00:41:33,165 You can do this. 264 00:42:27,791 --> 00:42:30,707 Dear Astrid. My name is Jenny. 265 00:42:31,833 --> 00:42:34,332 You write a lot about death. 266 00:42:34,500 --> 00:42:39,499 There are lots of dead people in your stories. Pippi's mother... 267 00:42:39,625 --> 00:42:42,915 Jonathan dies, Karl dies. 268 00:42:44,250 --> 00:42:46,874 Mio's mother is gone, too. 269 00:42:47,083 --> 00:42:51,582 But when I read about it in your books, I just want to live. 270 00:42:51,750 --> 00:42:54,707 You just want to live. 271 00:42:58,250 --> 00:43:02,290 Stenography is a secretary's most important tool. 272 00:43:02,458 --> 00:43:04,915 It's much faster than... 273 00:43:54,625 --> 00:43:56,249 -Hello. -Hello. 274 00:43:56,416 --> 00:43:58,915 -Hello, Astrid! -Hello, Anna. 275 00:44:02,791 --> 00:44:05,415 -Hello. -Hello. 276 00:44:12,416 --> 00:44:14,862 Isn't it cold enough in here already? 277 00:44:14,888 --> 00:44:16,690 She's cooking fish again. 278 00:44:16,833 --> 00:44:19,665 Astrid, we're out of firewood. 279 00:44:27,500 --> 00:44:30,665 Look, I made you a hat. 280 00:44:30,833 --> 00:44:33,082 Anna's having a party. 281 00:44:33,250 --> 00:44:37,124 -She has firewood and a gramophone. -Saga... 282 00:44:47,625 --> 00:44:50,665 -What is it? -I'm tired. 283 00:45:15,791 --> 00:45:18,332 "The Road to Freedom". 284 00:45:18,500 --> 00:45:21,999 That woman on the front page, Eva And�n, is a lawyer. 285 00:45:22,166 --> 00:45:24,665 -A female lawyer? -Yes. 286 00:45:26,166 --> 00:45:28,415 She helps pregnant women. 287 00:45:29,416 --> 00:45:31,999 Anna had hers in Copenhagen. 288 00:45:32,166 --> 00:45:36,207 Eva And�n found her a foster family. She helps everybody. 289 00:45:38,083 --> 00:45:41,832 -Where's the baby now? -I don't know. 290 00:45:44,750 --> 00:45:48,415 -She doesn't know where her baby is? -Get the door! 291 00:45:48,541 --> 00:45:53,624 -Telegram for Ericsson. -Ericsson. 292 00:46:02,500 --> 00:46:06,999 "Astrid, phone me. I must see you. Yours." 293 00:46:09,250 --> 00:46:11,624 I think my fianc� misses me. 294 00:46:30,541 --> 00:46:32,749 Hello. 295 00:46:32,916 --> 00:46:37,915 My husband is expecting me. Gustafsson. Axel Gustafsson. 296 00:46:38,125 --> 00:46:42,290 Your husband is in room 218. First floor. 297 00:47:29,833 --> 00:47:31,874 Aren't you feeling well? 298 00:47:33,500 --> 00:47:35,457 It's a bloody circus here. 299 00:47:37,500 --> 00:47:39,915 Olivia has heard rumours. 300 00:47:41,125 --> 00:47:43,832 She wants me locked up. 301 00:47:44,041 --> 00:47:47,790 -What do you mean? -Adultery. 302 00:47:48,000 --> 00:47:51,290 I could go to prison. 303 00:47:52,916 --> 00:47:55,249 Prison? 304 00:47:56,416 --> 00:47:59,749 She's had the court postpone the divorce. 305 00:47:59,916 --> 00:48:03,165 She wants to prove that I got you pregnant. 306 00:48:04,250 --> 00:48:08,999 Wherever you have the baby, you must give the father's name. 307 00:48:09,166 --> 00:48:12,790 They just have to look in the church records: Reinhold Blomberg. 308 00:48:13,000 --> 00:48:15,332 They'll have their proof. 309 00:48:16,458 --> 00:48:19,374 What will I tell my children? 310 00:48:22,875 --> 00:48:24,874 No mother... 311 00:48:27,666 --> 00:48:30,040 ... and their father in prison. 312 00:48:32,916 --> 00:48:35,124 Listen... 313 00:48:52,083 --> 00:48:54,457 You know what... 314 00:48:58,625 --> 00:49:01,999 Let's see if we can find something to eat. 315 00:49:04,250 --> 00:49:06,290 Reinhold. 316 00:49:08,083 --> 00:49:10,332 Come now. 317 00:49:46,333 --> 00:49:52,082 One of the girls at the boarding house had her baby in Denmark. 318 00:49:52,250 --> 00:49:55,915 And she didn't have to give the father's name. 319 00:50:09,250 --> 00:50:14,040 The baby can stay with a foster mother in Denmark. 320 00:50:15,541 --> 00:50:19,540 Until your court case is over. And I can go back to Vimmerby. 321 00:50:21,583 --> 00:50:25,415 Then you can get divorced and we can be married. 322 00:50:27,375 --> 00:50:30,249 And then we'll bring the baby home. 323 00:51:20,500 --> 00:51:22,624 Passport, please. 324 00:51:24,250 --> 00:51:26,999 -I'm sorry? -Your passport. 325 00:51:51,833 --> 00:51:54,499 Here we are. 326 00:52:08,916 --> 00:52:11,832 Mum! I'm here with Astrid Ericsson! 327 00:52:19,041 --> 00:52:23,124 -Marie. -Astrid Ericsson, hello. 328 00:52:23,291 --> 00:52:26,290 Did you have a good trip? 329 00:52:26,458 --> 00:52:30,832 That's Esse, my other Swedish foster child. Can you take him, Carl? 330 00:52:31,041 --> 00:52:33,082 (In Swedish) You can hang your coat here. 331 00:52:35,291 --> 00:52:40,040 -So you speak Swedish? -You're not my first Swedish girl. 332 00:52:41,500 --> 00:52:44,624 Let me show you where you're staying. 333 00:52:52,750 --> 00:52:56,040 Go ahead and lie down, you must need a rest. 334 00:52:59,875 --> 00:53:02,290 Are your legs swollen? 335 00:53:06,125 --> 00:53:09,249 May I feel if the baby has turned properly? 336 00:53:09,416 --> 00:53:11,915 Yes, go ahead. 337 00:53:21,375 --> 00:53:24,165 I'm just going to put my hand here. 338 00:53:29,208 --> 00:53:31,290 Here's the head... 339 00:53:34,500 --> 00:53:36,165 Here, feel it. 340 00:53:46,916 --> 00:53:49,499 That's a little knee. 341 00:53:49,625 --> 00:53:52,374 It's a lively little person. 342 00:54:00,500 --> 00:54:03,624 Breathe, breathe! 343 00:54:03,791 --> 00:54:06,707 Lie back and breathe. 344 00:54:09,250 --> 00:54:13,790 -I can't do it. -Next time, hold your breath. 345 00:54:14,791 --> 00:54:18,374 Good job! Keep going! 346 00:54:18,500 --> 00:54:20,749 With all your strength. 347 00:54:22,166 --> 00:54:25,207 Hold your breath and try again. Come on. 348 00:54:25,375 --> 00:54:28,499 I can see the head! Another push now... 349 00:54:30,500 --> 00:54:32,665 Breathe, breathe! 350 00:54:32,833 --> 00:54:35,915 And take a break. Good work. 351 00:54:39,125 --> 00:54:42,499 Now sit up and breathe, and pant. 352 00:54:44,041 --> 00:54:47,915 It's coming now. It's coming. Get ready to push. 353 00:54:48,125 --> 00:54:51,290 Hold your breath, come on. 354 00:54:52,333 --> 00:54:54,540 Breathe out, breathe out. 355 00:54:55,833 --> 00:54:58,499 That's it. 356 00:54:58,666 --> 00:55:02,165 -Here it comes. -It's beautiful. 357 00:55:05,125 --> 00:55:07,499 It's a handsome boy. 358 00:55:43,750 --> 00:55:46,832 My little boy... 359 00:55:53,791 --> 00:55:56,332 Hello! 360 00:55:58,875 --> 00:56:01,540 Hello there, little one. 361 00:56:28,708 --> 00:56:31,290 Here... 362 00:56:31,458 --> 00:56:34,624 If you'll hold it down... There... 363 00:56:45,833 --> 00:56:50,540 Everyone will know something's wrong if I don't come home for Christmas. 364 00:56:54,875 --> 00:56:58,999 Now it might hurt a lot over the next week or so- 365 00:56:59,166 --> 00:57:00,917 but don't expel the milk, 366 00:57:00,943 --> 00:57:04,024 because then you'll keep producing more. 367 00:57:40,458 --> 00:57:44,457 I'll come for him as soon as the court case is over. 368 00:57:44,583 --> 00:57:47,249 I'll come as soon as I can. 369 00:57:50,916 --> 00:57:53,749 Hurry, or you'll miss your train. 370 00:58:12,833 --> 00:58:15,999 You can do this. 371 00:58:16,166 --> 00:58:18,540 Go on. 372 00:59:00,166 --> 00:59:02,624 Lift up your arms. 373 00:59:51,625 --> 00:59:54,540 He was christened at the hospital. 374 00:59:56,500 --> 00:59:58,374 His name is Lars. 375 01:00:03,458 --> 01:00:07,249 I think I'll call him Lasse, though. 376 01:00:07,416 --> 01:00:11,249 I'll come and put the bandages back on before we leave. 377 01:00:34,875 --> 01:00:38,178 "There were shepherds in the same country, 378 01:00:38,204 --> 01:00:40,815 watching their flocks by night. 379 01:00:41,000 --> 01:00:44,165 "An angel of the Lord appeared before them- 380 01:00:44,333 --> 01:00:48,207 "-and the glory of the Lord shone round about them. 381 01:00:48,375 --> 01:00:51,374 "And they became very afraid. 382 01:00:51,500 --> 01:00:55,624 "And the angel said unto them: Fear not- 383 01:00:55,791 --> 01:01:00,499 "-for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy. 384 01:01:00,666 --> 01:01:05,374 "For unto you was born this day in the City of David, a Saviour... 385 01:01:05,500 --> 01:01:08,665 ... which is Christ the Lord." 386 01:01:08,833 --> 01:01:13,124 "And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe"... 387 01:01:13,291 --> 01:01:17,374 TOMORROW 10 O'CLOCK AT THE LAKE 388 01:01:17,500 --> 01:01:19,415 "And suddenly there was with the angel- 389 01:01:19,541 --> 01:01:23,999 -a multitude of the heavenly host praising God"... 390 01:01:49,375 --> 01:01:51,540 I love you. 391 01:01:53,083 --> 01:01:58,165 -I love you, Astrid. -When will the court case be over? 392 01:01:59,916 --> 01:02:03,374 -Soon. -Oh God... 393 01:02:03,500 --> 01:02:07,290 That little darling. That little darling! 394 01:02:08,291 --> 01:02:12,415 -I have a Christmas present for you. -What have I done? 395 01:02:19,750 --> 01:02:22,374 You need to keep warm. 396 01:02:27,583 --> 01:02:30,290 It's beautiful. 397 01:02:32,208 --> 01:02:34,749 You haven't lost him. 398 01:02:36,541 --> 01:02:41,707 He's just in Denmark. We'll visit him just as soon as we can. 399 01:02:43,500 --> 01:02:45,790 -Our son. -Our son. 400 01:02:47,166 --> 01:02:49,415 Darling. 401 01:03:18,416 --> 01:03:20,499 You don't have to marry him. 402 01:03:23,458 --> 01:03:27,082 You don't have to. You'll be a secretary soon. 403 01:03:29,583 --> 01:03:31,948 You really want to be stepmother to 404 01:03:31,974 --> 01:03:34,732 Berta and all her brothers and sisters? 405 01:03:37,291 --> 01:03:39,749 Do you love him? 406 01:03:45,541 --> 01:03:47,832 You don't have to, Astrid. 407 01:03:48,041 --> 01:03:52,540 You could leave the child in Denmark, come home and forget all of this. 408 01:03:58,500 --> 01:04:00,665 You want me to abandon my baby? 409 01:04:05,875 --> 01:04:09,332 Isn't his foster mother a good mother to him? 410 01:04:14,500 --> 01:04:16,540 Do you love him? 411 01:04:49,125 --> 01:04:51,624 He's over there. 412 01:04:53,125 --> 01:04:55,457 Here he is... 413 01:05:13,250 --> 01:05:16,040 He's got so big! 414 01:05:16,208 --> 01:05:20,040 -Why don't you pick him up? -He's really grown! 415 01:05:23,583 --> 01:05:26,374 Hello! 416 01:05:28,458 --> 01:05:32,124 Hello, Lasse! 417 01:05:40,625 --> 01:05:42,624 Let me see him. Come here! 418 01:05:52,250 --> 01:05:54,582 What a handsome boy! 419 01:05:55,708 --> 01:05:57,999 Look! 420 01:06:04,416 --> 01:06:08,374 I'm glad you came. Not many do. 421 01:06:12,625 --> 01:06:16,082 We'll come and get him as soon as all this is over. 422 01:06:40,791 --> 01:06:43,054 Swedish Book Depository Radio Division. 423 01:06:43,080 --> 01:06:44,607 This is Astrid Ericsson. 424 01:06:44,750 --> 01:06:47,082 I'll put you through. 425 01:06:48,166 --> 01:06:51,040 Mr Nilsson for Mr Karlsson. 426 01:07:01,625 --> 01:07:04,312 Swedish Book Depository Radio Division. 427 01:07:04,338 --> 01:07:05,232 It's me. 428 01:07:08,708 --> 01:07:11,374 How can I help you? 429 01:07:15,000 --> 01:07:17,374 Somebody saw us at the hotel. 430 01:07:20,666 --> 01:07:23,134 Olivia's hired a handwriting expert to 431 01:07:23,160 --> 01:07:25,690 examine my letters to the birth clinic- 432 01:07:25,833 --> 01:07:28,749 -to prove that I'm Axel Gustafsson. 433 01:07:28,916 --> 01:07:31,749 She's got the judge to postpone the hearing. 434 01:07:34,500 --> 01:07:36,540 I see. 435 01:07:39,875 --> 01:07:42,999 You said I could bring him home. 436 01:07:43,166 --> 01:07:48,082 I know. I'll send you money so you can visit him. 437 01:07:50,500 --> 01:07:54,874 -Lasse is six months old now! -I know. 438 01:07:57,500 --> 01:08:01,207 Marie has just written that he can sit up on his own! 439 01:08:03,833 --> 01:08:06,749 I miss you. 440 01:08:07,833 --> 01:08:09,874 Hello? 441 01:08:12,125 --> 01:08:14,649 Thank you for your call, Mr Gustafsson. 442 01:08:14,675 --> 01:08:16,315 I'll see what I can do. 443 01:08:26,500 --> 01:08:28,999 What is it? 444 01:08:40,041 --> 01:08:43,582 Marie? I think he's hungry again. 445 01:08:49,458 --> 01:08:53,124 Are you already hungry again, little Lasse? 446 01:08:55,500 --> 01:08:58,457 -He just needs a new nappy. -Again? 447 01:08:58,583 --> 01:09:01,374 Yes, it's an endless source. 448 01:09:05,708 --> 01:09:07,832 Let's see, Lasse... 449 01:09:11,416 --> 01:09:14,082 I think it opens here... 450 01:09:15,375 --> 01:09:17,540 No...no, like this... 451 01:09:22,541 --> 01:09:24,999 That's better, isn't it? 452 01:09:28,500 --> 01:09:33,374 When we get back, we'll put a bit of talcum powder on his bottom. 453 01:09:37,458 --> 01:09:41,707 Marie, I don't know what I'd do without you. 454 01:09:45,041 --> 01:09:47,582 The clock is ticking, Astrid. 455 01:10:09,291 --> 01:10:13,790 The children in your books can overcome almost anything. 456 01:10:14,000 --> 01:10:17,707 Pippi gets along without her mother and father. 457 01:10:17,875 --> 01:10:20,233 Emil is never scared, even when he gets 458 01:10:20,259 --> 01:10:22,440 punished and locked in the woodshed. 459 01:10:25,833 --> 01:10:29,249 Mio is starving and thinks he's going to die, 460 01:10:29,416 --> 01:10:32,749 but he wins out over evil in the end. 461 01:10:34,250 --> 01:10:37,499 That's what I want to be, someone who never gives up- 462 01:10:37,666 --> 01:10:42,082 -but keeps fighting, even if I'm hungry and feel alone. 463 01:11:11,791 --> 01:11:13,915 -Hello. -Hello. 464 01:11:21,041 --> 01:11:23,999 I was found guilty of adultery. 465 01:11:31,583 --> 01:11:34,290 I was fined 1,000 kronor. 466 01:11:36,083 --> 01:11:38,707 1,000 kronor? 467 01:11:40,916 --> 01:11:43,832 -You're not going to prison? -No. 468 01:11:48,583 --> 01:11:52,207 Evidently it's cheap to be a philanderer. 469 01:11:54,458 --> 01:11:57,457 But you said that you risked going to prison. 470 01:11:57,583 --> 01:12:01,499 I got away with a fine, so it all worked out. 471 01:12:06,458 --> 01:12:10,415 -So I can bring Lasse home? -You can bring Lasse home. 472 01:12:33,833 --> 01:12:36,749 I've booked us a room. 473 01:12:44,291 --> 01:12:49,040 We're free, Astrid. We can do whatever the hell we want. 474 01:13:11,916 --> 01:13:13,874 Marry me. 475 01:13:30,416 --> 01:13:34,749 We can have a spring wedding. With blossoming apple trees! 476 01:13:37,583 --> 01:13:41,040 -It's way too big. -Darling... 477 01:13:42,500 --> 01:13:45,249 I'll get the jeweller to adjust it. 478 01:13:46,625 --> 01:13:50,582 -You have to see the drawings. -Drawings? 479 01:13:52,791 --> 01:13:56,624 We'll redo the house so you can have a new kitchen. 480 01:13:56,791 --> 01:13:59,790 Berta will move up to the attic room. 481 01:14:00,000 --> 01:14:03,624 Then Lasse can have her old room. 482 01:14:03,791 --> 01:14:08,124 So you can comfort him if he cries in the night. 483 01:14:11,291 --> 01:14:15,665 Darling? Come here. Come and see. 484 01:14:21,000 --> 01:14:24,457 -You said you could end up in prison. -Yes. 485 01:14:26,041 --> 01:14:29,082 And all this was just for money? For 1,000 kronor? 486 01:14:29,250 --> 01:14:32,749 I couldn't have known that. 487 01:14:34,916 --> 01:14:38,665 -Lasse's been hidden away for a year! -That was your idea. 488 01:14:38,833 --> 01:14:41,541 I didn't ask you to take him to Denmark! 489 01:14:41,567 --> 01:14:43,482 That was your lady lawyer. 490 01:14:47,041 --> 01:14:49,457 Hey... Darling... 491 01:14:49,583 --> 01:14:51,915 Why can't we just be happy? 492 01:14:53,416 --> 01:14:58,249 -Redo the kitchen and start a family? -I'm sorry, I can't. 493 01:14:58,416 --> 01:15:01,499 -I love you. -I can't. 494 01:15:03,125 --> 01:15:06,249 I just need some time to think. 495 01:15:16,500 --> 01:15:19,999 -Tell me what I've done wrong! -You're hurting me! 496 01:15:21,666 --> 01:15:24,665 What do you need to think about? 497 01:15:24,833 --> 01:15:29,499 You can't look after a child. You can barely afford food. 498 01:15:29,666 --> 01:15:32,749 -You realise the bank is closing now? -Yes. 499 01:15:34,166 --> 01:15:36,790 -Damn it... -That hurts! 500 01:15:39,208 --> 01:15:41,582 Tell me what I've done. 501 01:15:42,833 --> 01:15:45,249 Am I too old? 502 01:15:50,875 --> 01:15:53,707 How will you manage without me? 503 01:16:15,458 --> 01:16:18,582 I can't come, Marie. I don't have any money. 504 01:16:18,750 --> 01:16:22,832 No. I'm sorry to hear about you two. 505 01:16:23,041 --> 01:16:26,624 -How is Lasse? -He's fine. 506 01:16:26,791 --> 01:16:29,082 He can stay as long as you like. 507 01:16:29,250 --> 01:16:33,415 -Could I hear his voice? -Lasse, say hello to Lasse-mama. 508 01:16:33,541 --> 01:16:38,290 -Hello, Lasse! Are you doing okay? -No. 509 01:16:38,458 --> 01:16:40,801 Tell her what you and Esse did today. 510 01:16:40,827 --> 01:16:41,607 No! 511 01:16:43,041 --> 01:16:45,884 I can't afford to talk anymore, Marie. 512 01:16:45,910 --> 01:16:46,857 Of course. 513 01:16:48,333 --> 01:16:51,332 Come now, Lasse. Say bye-bye to Lasse-mama. 514 01:16:52,791 --> 01:16:55,457 -Goodbye. -Goodbye. 515 01:17:31,125 --> 01:17:34,499 How did the interview with the Royal Automobile Club go? 516 01:17:34,625 --> 01:17:37,874 I hope it went well. 517 01:17:38,083 --> 01:17:43,082 If I get it I can afford a flat of my own. Then Lasse can live with me. 518 01:17:44,583 --> 01:17:47,165 What book did you get? 519 01:17:48,750 --> 01:17:51,290 -"Hunger" by Hamsun. -Let me see. 520 01:18:00,416 --> 01:18:03,915 "I had reached hunger' joyful madness. 521 01:18:04,125 --> 01:18:08,790 "I was empty and without pain, and my thoughts were untrammelled." 522 01:18:17,416 --> 01:18:19,915 You couldn't get a simple love story? 523 01:18:34,333 --> 01:18:37,749 -The yearbook. I asked for... -They're ready now. 524 01:18:37,916 --> 01:18:42,374 One moment. I asked for these captions to be corrected. 525 01:18:42,500 --> 01:18:45,499 And this hasn't been proof-read. 526 01:18:45,625 --> 01:18:47,887 That's the old manuscript. 527 01:18:47,913 --> 01:18:51,565 This is the proofed and corrected one. 528 01:19:00,166 --> 01:19:03,374 This manuscript is to be sent to the printer. 529 01:19:04,833 --> 01:19:07,540 Yes, and a messenger is on his way. 530 01:19:08,833 --> 01:19:11,645 In other words, everything's in order. 531 01:19:11,671 --> 01:19:12,607 Yes. 532 01:19:14,750 --> 01:19:17,457 Excellent, thank you. 533 01:19:22,541 --> 01:19:27,457 -How old is your son? -He's two and a half. 534 01:19:28,708 --> 01:19:31,665 I can look after him while you work. 535 01:19:31,833 --> 01:19:35,749 My daughter has a child's bed that we don't use anymore. 536 01:19:37,250 --> 01:19:42,374 The toilet is in the courtyard and there's a bathhouse near the park. 537 01:19:42,500 --> 01:19:46,040 The kitchen is at the end of the hall. Excuse me... 538 01:19:55,583 --> 01:19:58,665 Don't you think Lasse will be happy here? 539 01:20:01,041 --> 01:20:03,749 -Just the red ones! -Okay. 540 01:20:09,166 --> 01:20:11,665 Just pick the very reddest ones. 541 01:20:13,041 --> 01:20:17,332 -Look at mine, Mum! -Aren't they nice! 542 01:20:20,291 --> 01:20:22,915 He hears Carl calling me Mum. 543 01:20:24,000 --> 01:20:26,874 Esse calls me Mum too. 544 01:20:27,083 --> 01:20:29,790 But we talk a lot about you, Lasse-mama. 545 01:20:36,458 --> 01:20:39,540 Marie... Should I tell him? 546 01:20:40,791 --> 01:20:43,462 I think it's best if we do it together, 547 01:20:43,488 --> 01:20:46,024 tell him he's going to live with you. 548 01:20:47,750 --> 01:20:52,874 -What will we say? -That you've found a place to live. 549 01:20:54,166 --> 01:20:57,040 He knows you're his mother. 550 01:21:08,708 --> 01:21:15,332 Look how many you've picked! 551 01:21:21,916 --> 01:21:24,124 Can you take this? 552 01:21:26,583 --> 01:21:30,749 I'll tuck Esse in and Lasse-mama will tuck Lasse in. 553 01:21:30,916 --> 01:21:33,082 No! 554 01:21:35,541 --> 01:21:36,540 Come. 555 01:21:36,708 --> 01:21:40,540 -No! -Come now. She's here today. 556 01:21:42,458 --> 01:21:46,832 -No! -l can tell really good stories! 557 01:21:47,041 --> 01:21:50,165 Lasse... Go to Lasse-mama now. 558 01:21:55,083 --> 01:21:57,665 I want you to tuck me in, Mum! 559 01:22:05,708 --> 01:22:09,415 It's been a long day, he's tired. I'll put him to bed. 560 01:22:09,541 --> 01:22:11,665 Carl, can you take care of Esse? 561 01:22:11,833 --> 01:22:16,499 -Can you say goodnight, Lasse-mama? -Goodnight, Lasse-mama. 562 01:22:16,625 --> 01:22:18,915 Goodnight. 563 01:22:24,125 --> 01:22:26,999 I want to sleep in your bed, Mum. 564 01:23:05,416 --> 01:23:08,832 I'm not his mother, Marie. 565 01:23:09,041 --> 01:23:13,499 -You are his mother. -Marie, he doesn't know me! 566 01:23:13,625 --> 01:23:16,665 He doesn't even know me! 567 01:23:22,625 --> 01:23:25,790 Can't you see that this is his home? 568 01:23:29,583 --> 01:23:32,290 That you're the one he loves? 569 01:23:38,333 --> 01:23:41,290 You gave birth to him. You're his mother. 570 01:23:41,458 --> 01:23:44,082 I've just looked after him. 571 01:23:46,125 --> 01:23:48,332 This is his home. 572 01:23:48,500 --> 01:23:53,499 Mum? 573 01:23:57,500 --> 01:23:59,790 He's calling you. 574 01:24:02,833 --> 01:24:04,249 Mum! 575 01:24:30,291 --> 01:24:32,915 Can you say goodbye? 576 01:24:35,583 --> 01:24:38,332 I'm going now. 577 01:24:45,500 --> 01:24:49,082 Lasse, can you say goodbye nicely to Lasse-mama? 578 01:24:53,500 --> 01:24:56,165 Shall we say goodbye, Lasse? 579 01:25:47,666 --> 01:25:52,249 Welcome to the annual party of the Royal Automobile Club. 580 01:25:52,416 --> 01:25:56,082 I assure you that we'll soon be eating. 581 01:25:57,625 --> 01:26:01,249 But before that, I think we should raise our glasses- 582 01:26:01,416 --> 01:26:06,665 -and drink a toast to another good, prosperous year for motoring. 583 01:26:06,833 --> 01:26:08,999 Cheers! 584 01:26:16,166 --> 01:26:18,749 Still toasting motoring? 585 01:26:22,166 --> 01:26:24,832 And thank you for the notes. 586 01:26:25,041 --> 01:26:28,124 They were more entertaining than the actual meetings. 587 01:26:28,291 --> 01:26:31,040 Long live motoring! 588 01:27:39,541 --> 01:27:42,040 Excuse me a moment. Oops, sorry. 589 01:27:47,625 --> 01:27:49,707 May I? 590 01:28:20,583 --> 01:28:24,582 -Should I call you a cab? -No. 591 01:28:24,750 --> 01:28:27,457 -Are you sure? -Yes. 592 01:30:05,250 --> 01:30:07,540 Get up. 593 01:30:17,416 --> 01:30:19,415 You did the right thing. 594 01:30:51,250 --> 01:30:53,707 You've grown big. 595 01:30:57,250 --> 01:31:00,457 Astrid? 596 01:31:00,583 --> 01:31:03,457 Come here. Come now. 597 01:31:15,875 --> 01:31:18,332 -What is it? -This came for you. 598 01:31:47,791 --> 01:31:50,790 Marie is ill. 599 01:31:51,000 --> 01:31:53,540 It's serious. 600 01:31:55,500 --> 01:31:59,249 She's asking what I want to do about Lasse. 601 01:31:59,416 --> 01:32:01,290 Do about him? 602 01:32:01,458 --> 01:32:05,207 It's serious. She can't look after him anymore. 603 01:32:10,166 --> 01:32:13,040 You must stay strong. 604 01:32:14,708 --> 01:32:17,332 But he's my son! 605 01:32:19,041 --> 01:32:21,707 He has no one else in the world! 606 01:32:27,583 --> 01:32:29,665 Are you not my mother? 607 01:32:32,125 --> 01:32:34,790 Isn't he your grandson? 608 01:32:59,375 --> 01:33:04,749 -She only wants what's best for you. -Do you think I should abandon him? 609 01:33:04,916 --> 01:33:10,457 Your mother worries about you. She thinks about you night and day. 610 01:33:10,583 --> 01:33:14,582 Are you my father? Is he your grandson? 611 01:33:17,875 --> 01:33:20,374 I don't know what to say. 612 01:33:25,500 --> 01:33:27,624 You don't know what to say? 613 01:33:27,791 --> 01:33:32,207 You're my father and you don't know anything? 614 01:33:34,208 --> 01:33:35,582 Guess what! 615 01:33:35,750 --> 01:33:41,249 I'm not coming back until I'm welcome with my son! Your grandson! 616 01:33:41,416 --> 01:33:43,999 Do you understand that? 617 01:35:04,541 --> 01:35:06,332 Marie? 618 01:35:10,208 --> 01:35:12,540 Hello. 619 01:35:19,875 --> 01:35:22,165 I can't look after him anymore. 620 01:35:27,208 --> 01:35:30,582 I don't know if I can... I can't do this without you. 621 01:35:36,500 --> 01:35:39,332 You must be his mother. 622 01:35:41,750 --> 01:35:44,415 You can do this. 623 01:35:46,458 --> 01:35:49,249 Children just need love. 624 01:35:51,250 --> 01:35:54,499 Lots of love. 625 01:35:54,666 --> 01:35:57,415 And you have that. 626 01:36:06,000 --> 01:36:10,290 -I can't do it, Marie. -Yes, you can. 627 01:36:11,708 --> 01:36:14,790 Lasse-mama. 628 01:36:24,083 --> 01:36:26,790 You can do it. 629 01:36:40,083 --> 01:36:41,915 Hi, Astrid. 630 01:36:42,125 --> 01:36:47,124 I've thought an awful lot about what you wrote in The Brothers Lionheart. 631 01:36:47,291 --> 01:36:51,665 That there are things you just have to do. 632 01:36:51,833 --> 01:36:56,665 Sometimes I have to defend my little brother against other boys. 633 01:36:56,833 --> 01:36:59,582 It's hard, but I have to. 634 01:37:00,708 --> 01:37:04,624 If I didn't, I wouldn't be a person, but a little piece of dirt, 635 01:37:04,791 --> 01:37:07,374 and I don't want to be that. 636 01:37:33,791 --> 01:37:35,999 Come here. 637 01:37:47,333 --> 01:37:50,749 I've borrowed a nice bed for you. 638 01:37:50,916 --> 01:37:53,374 Lasse's very own bed. 639 01:37:57,583 --> 01:38:00,249 We have our own entrance. 640 01:38:03,833 --> 01:38:07,332 Tomorrow we can go to the park. 641 01:38:09,875 --> 01:38:13,707 And see if we can find a good tree to climb. 642 01:38:24,291 --> 01:38:27,582 Lasse, are you hungry? 643 01:38:27,750 --> 01:38:30,499 I can't understand you. 644 01:38:33,458 --> 01:38:35,999 (In Danish) Are you hungry? 645 01:38:38,041 --> 01:38:40,540 (In Danish) Are you hungry, Lasse? 646 01:38:40,708 --> 01:38:43,374 I miss my mum. 647 01:38:51,500 --> 01:38:53,707 Come here... 648 01:39:07,250 --> 01:39:11,499 See that? Those are blackberries. 649 01:39:12,916 --> 01:39:16,540 You can eat them. Have one. 650 01:39:21,500 --> 01:39:24,207 Oh, I'm so hungry! 651 01:39:28,208 --> 01:39:31,082 Here's some crisp bread... 652 01:39:39,208 --> 01:39:41,790 I want to go home to my mum. 653 01:40:01,666 --> 01:40:04,790 Look over there, Lasse! Swings! 654 01:40:14,791 --> 01:40:17,749 Why don't you go and try swinging? 655 01:40:24,416 --> 01:40:27,165 Isn't there anything you'd like to do? 656 01:40:34,166 --> 01:40:36,999 Do you want to go home? 657 01:40:44,041 --> 01:40:46,165 Lasse... eat something. 658 01:40:47,666 --> 01:40:51,165 I don't like it. 659 01:40:51,333 --> 01:40:53,582 You know what this is? 660 01:40:53,750 --> 01:40:58,207 It's crocodile p�t�, made from real crocodiles. 661 01:41:03,500 --> 01:41:06,374 Why don't we pretend that I'm Marie? 662 01:41:08,000 --> 01:41:13,624 (in Danish) Lasse, eat your food like a big boy. 663 01:41:13,791 --> 01:41:18,207 And drink your milk. Just like a big boy. 664 01:41:21,791 --> 01:41:24,540 You talk strange. 665 01:41:26,708 --> 01:41:30,915 That's because I'm Swedish. And you're Swedish too. 666 01:41:31,125 --> 01:41:33,332 No! 667 01:41:33,500 --> 01:41:37,290 Lasse is Swedish, and Astrid is Swedish. 668 01:41:38,875 --> 01:41:42,457 -And I'm your mother. -No, you're not. 669 01:41:42,583 --> 01:41:45,707 Lasse, now eat your dinner and then we'll play. 670 01:41:51,666 --> 01:41:55,165 Lasse, I'm your mother and you'll do as I say! 671 01:42:15,916 --> 01:42:18,999 There there, Lasse. 672 01:42:29,833 --> 01:42:32,207 There, there... 673 01:42:33,583 --> 01:42:35,707 Come here... 674 01:43:11,875 --> 01:43:14,499 Am I interrupting? 675 01:43:19,583 --> 01:43:24,207 I was just about to write... Sorry, Mr Lindgren... 676 01:43:24,375 --> 01:43:27,040 Come with me. 677 01:43:33,500 --> 01:43:37,540 There are a lot of spelling mistakes in this morning's letter. 678 01:43:37,708 --> 01:43:42,415 The motoring holiday book hasn't been sent. It's not like you. 679 01:43:46,083 --> 01:43:49,124 It's my son... 680 01:43:53,375 --> 01:43:56,499 He coughs and coughs. 681 01:43:57,541 --> 01:44:01,207 And I'm not getting any sleep because I'm afraid he's going to die. 682 01:44:01,375 --> 01:44:04,582 I'll finish typing those letters. 683 01:44:07,541 --> 01:44:10,999 -I'm sending you home. -You can't fire me! 684 01:44:11,166 --> 01:44:14,499 I'll fire you if you don't go home to your son. 685 01:44:16,583 --> 01:44:20,749 -But I have so much work to do... -That's an order. 686 01:44:20,916 --> 01:44:26,415 Go home and look after your sick boy and don't come back until he's well. 687 01:44:52,250 --> 01:44:54,290 The doctor is here. 688 01:44:54,458 --> 01:44:58,499 Doctor? I haven't called a doctor. 689 01:44:58,666 --> 01:45:02,665 Sture Lindgren sent me. We're old acquaintances. 690 01:45:02,833 --> 01:45:06,165 -Sture...? -There's no charge. 691 01:45:10,125 --> 01:45:13,874 Breathe in... and breathe out. 692 01:45:14,083 --> 01:45:15,999 Very good. Breathe in... 693 01:45:19,916 --> 01:45:22,165 Very good. 694 01:45:23,500 --> 01:45:27,165 And lean forward... Lasse, can you cough for me? 695 01:45:30,625 --> 01:45:33,457 -Good. -Will he be all right? 696 01:45:33,583 --> 01:45:36,082 It's whooping cough. 697 01:45:36,250 --> 01:45:40,624 There's not much to do but let nature take its course. 698 01:45:42,250 --> 01:45:45,415 I'll be back in a week to check on him. 699 01:46:01,875 --> 01:46:04,165 I can't sleep. 700 01:46:13,791 --> 01:46:17,165 I don't think I've ever told you... 701 01:46:18,583 --> 01:46:22,874 ...about the town where everybody drinks soda- 702 01:46:23,083 --> 01:46:25,374 -and says good morning all the time? 703 01:46:28,416 --> 01:46:33,790 It all started when the grown-ups got angry with the children- 704 01:46:34,000 --> 01:46:38,374 -and sent them away in shame. 705 01:46:39,291 --> 01:46:44,499 And the children went to a new land to live all on their own. 706 01:46:48,250 --> 01:46:52,499 The children had to take care of themselves. 707 01:46:55,208 --> 01:46:58,707 But they were just children. 708 01:46:58,875 --> 01:47:01,415 They didn't really know what to do. 709 01:47:01,541 --> 01:47:05,749 So they slept with their feet on the pillows- 710 01:47:05,916 --> 01:47:08,832 -and wore their clothes inside out- 711 01:47:09,041 --> 01:47:13,124 -and they said good morning even when it was night time. 712 01:47:20,083 --> 01:47:22,582 Can I sleep in your bed? 713 01:47:28,000 --> 01:47:30,332 Of course, come. 714 01:47:50,625 --> 01:47:53,832 What happened next? 715 01:47:56,041 --> 01:47:59,165 Well, the children... 716 01:48:01,000 --> 01:48:03,832 ...they did everything their own way. 717 01:48:06,208 --> 01:48:11,374 And they spent all their time climbing trees and drinking soda. 718 01:48:12,500 --> 01:48:15,249 They were good at that! 719 01:48:52,708 --> 01:48:58,082 Hi, Astrid. My grandmother looks after me and my sister. 720 01:48:58,250 --> 01:49:02,249 She says, "Let the little children come to me." 721 01:49:02,416 --> 01:49:06,874 She likes to play even though she's old. 722 01:49:07,083 --> 01:49:09,915 I think you're like that too. 723 01:49:10,125 --> 01:49:14,499 All the children in your books! I can tell you like us. 724 01:49:14,666 --> 01:49:18,457 You understand us. You're on the children's side. 725 01:50:05,208 --> 01:50:07,374 You are a good person. 726 01:50:51,625 --> 01:50:53,707 There's my father! 727 01:51:02,833 --> 01:51:05,790 -Welcome. -Thank you. 728 01:51:07,541 --> 01:51:10,249 -This is Lasse. -Hello. 729 01:51:13,541 --> 01:51:16,207 I'm your grandfather. 730 01:52:16,416 --> 01:52:18,915 She's in the kitchen. 731 01:52:44,375 --> 01:52:47,165 Well... There you are. 732 01:52:50,500 --> 01:52:53,624 Say a proper hello to my mother. 733 01:52:54,833 --> 01:52:56,499 Hello, Lasse. 734 01:53:03,625 --> 01:53:04,999 Welcome. 735 01:53:33,083 --> 01:53:35,582 Tomorrow is Sunday. 736 01:53:37,125 --> 01:53:41,165 I wonder if you'd like to go to church with us? 737 01:53:43,250 --> 01:53:45,790 If you'd like to. 738 01:53:54,083 --> 01:53:57,082 -Yes, we'll go. -Thank you. 739 01:54:02,208 --> 01:54:04,915 Is there any coffee? 740 01:56:02,416 --> 01:56:04,582 Hi, Astrid Lindgren. 741 01:56:04,750 --> 01:56:09,290 We also wrote you a song. It is your birthday! 742 01:56:09,458 --> 01:56:14,040 Our teacher helped us, but we said what it should be about. 743 01:56:14,208 --> 01:56:18,249 Now we're going to sing it for you, so you can hear it too. 744 01:56:18,416 --> 01:56:21,290 You write great books. 745 01:56:47,625 --> 01:56:52,707 Take a leap, just dare to take a leap 746 01:56:52,875 --> 01:56:59,374 Through death into life 747 01:56:59,500 --> 01:57:04,624 Take a leap, just dare to take a leap 748 01:57:04,791 --> 01:57:10,207 Through the darkness into the light 749 01:57:11,833 --> 01:57:15,499 Live your life Enjoy it 750 01:57:16,541 --> 01:57:20,499 Feel that summertime's made for you 751 01:57:23,666 --> 01:57:28,165 Live your life Take a step forward 752 01:57:28,333 --> 01:57:32,374 Or backwards if you like 753 01:57:57,833 --> 01:58:03,082 Live your life Be there 754 01:58:04,083 --> 01:58:09,124 Face the storm winds down with a scream 755 01:58:10,541 --> 01:58:15,832 Take a leap, just dare to take a leap 756 01:58:16,041 --> 01:58:22,207 Through death into life 757 01:58:22,375 --> 01:58:27,624 Take a leap, just dare to take a leap 758 01:58:27,791 --> 01:58:34,165 Through the darkness into the light 759 01:58:34,333 --> 01:58:39,499 Take a leap, just dare to take a leap 760 01:58:39,625 --> 01:58:45,332 Through death into life 761 02:02:45,250 --> 02:02:48,290 Subtitles: Jennifer Evans - Oneliner Subrip by DanDee