1 00:00:32,680 --> 00:00:38,687 I've always been a mama's boy. I was an only child. My mother too. 2 00:00:39,840 --> 00:00:42,286 We had a nice time together. 3 00:00:45,280 --> 00:00:47,851 No one ever came to visit. 4 00:00:50,200 --> 00:00:53,727 Until my mother died, then suddenly yes. 5 00:00:53,920 --> 00:00:58,164 Completely strange men passed by to talk about my life. 6 00:01:07,440 --> 00:01:10,808 They had no life of their own to talk about? 7 00:01:17,120 --> 00:01:20,806 It's nice that the Norwegian government is so generous to provide shelter... 8 00:01:21,000 --> 00:01:24,846 ...to people who temporarily be a little upset. 9 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:29,890 But most of all I wanted to to be left alone. 10 00:01:35,280 --> 00:01:40,491 I was disappointed that you were in the institution always needed to vent. 11 00:01:40,680 --> 00:01:46,483 About my mother, myself and ours close unity of 40 years. 12 00:01:48,720 --> 00:01:55,251 My roommate was a great ape only thought about naked women and food. 13 00:01:58,040 --> 00:02:00,611 I'm sitting here against my will too. 14 00:02:01,280 --> 00:02:04,124 I'm almost 40 and I've never fucked before. 15 00:02:04,320 --> 00:02:05,970 You have half your life ahead of you. 16 00:02:06,160 --> 00:02:12,611 Behind me. I'm in an insane asylum and have never fucked. 17 00:02:12,920 --> 00:02:17,960 That's overrated. - Fuck? Overrated? 18 00:02:18,240 --> 00:02:23,007 You get tired of it. - I guess not. 19 00:02:24,520 --> 00:02:29,811 I never had many friends. Not one, even. 20 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:34,403 But I understood that Kjell Bjarne needed a spiritual director 21 00:02:34,640 --> 00:02:43,367 I was a shipmate on a cruise ship. We went to a Caribbean brothel. 22 00:02:44,840 --> 00:02:47,525 With naked women? 23 00:02:48,320 --> 00:02:53,042 Those black women loved me so much that I didn't even have to pay. 24 00:02:53,240 --> 00:02:55,481 Sodeju! 25 00:02:56,479 --> 00:02:58,479 Based on the novel Bloedbroeders by Ingvar Ambjørnsen 26 00:02:58,480 --> 00:03:04,408 Kjell Bjarne thought my stories were so beautiful that he passed them on to Gunn. 27 00:03:04,600 --> 00:03:07,968 Those stories are lies, Kjell Bjarne. - Lied? 28 00:03:09,280 --> 00:03:15,845 So you're not in the Bandidos? - I'm not a band member, no. 29 00:03:16,200 --> 00:03:19,761 And that girl you fucked on the motorcycle? - Lied. 30 00:03:19,960 --> 00:03:21,928 You're just jealous. 31 00:03:25,520 --> 00:03:28,091 Later peace returned. 32 00:03:28,440 --> 00:03:35,324 And that woman on that tropical island who smeared himself and you with... 33 00:03:36,480 --> 00:03:39,131 Oil? That was also a lie. 34 00:03:39,320 --> 00:03:41,402 That will worry me terribly. 35 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:46,721 Real? - Only if you tell it again. 36 00:03:48,360 --> 00:03:51,762 Afterwards Kjell told Bjarne never pass anything on to Gunn again. 37 00:03:53,480 --> 00:03:56,962 And now, two years later, it has the Norwegian government decided... 38 00:03:57,160 --> 00:04:00,289 about Kjell Bjarne and me to give you your own flat... 39 00:04:00,560 --> 00:04:04,201 ...in an assisted living project of social services. 40 00:04:04,840 --> 00:04:06,569 See you then. 41 00:04:06,760 --> 00:04:09,001 In the center of Oslo. 42 00:04:11,760 --> 00:04:16,891 We'll try from there to return to reality 43 00:04:46,280 --> 00:04:49,045 Yes? Where do you want to go? 44 00:04:49,240 --> 00:04:52,164 Kjell Bjarne and me? To Oslo, of course. 45 00:04:52,360 --> 00:04:53,885 One way trip? 46 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:59,721 Can it be done in more than one way? The fastest way to Oslo. 47 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:05,803 We are picked up by Frank Åsli, a social worker. 48 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:11,609 You also work for the government. Are those guys suitable? 49 00:05:11,800 --> 00:05:12,881 130 crowns the man. 50 00:05:13,080 --> 00:05:17,324 When my mother and I went by train, it was only 25 crowns. 51 00:05:17,520 --> 00:05:20,330 Thirty years ago, surely? - Indeed. 52 00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:37,889 Come on, Elling. 53 00:06:01,440 --> 00:06:02,851 Elling! 54 00:06:03,400 --> 00:06:06,802 Hello? Elling and Kjell Bjarne? 55 00:06:08,320 --> 00:06:10,527 Our cheerful globetrotters. 56 00:06:10,720 --> 00:06:13,929 Are you... Frank Åsli? 57 00:06:14,440 --> 00:06:18,604 Do they have hot dogs here too? - Did you have a good trip? 58 00:06:21,040 --> 00:06:25,568 What's your name again? - Frank Åsli, Kjell Bjarne! 59 00:06:27,640 --> 00:06:30,723 And you are a social worker? - Beats. 60 00:06:30,920 --> 00:06:33,491 Are you married, Frank Åsli? - Yes. 61 00:06:34,480 --> 00:06:39,281 Is she nice, Frank Åsli? - Yes. Just say Frank. 62 00:06:40,520 --> 00:06:43,524 What's her name, Frank? - Kjell Bjarne! 63 00:06:45,120 --> 00:06:48,363 Does she have any friends? - Kjell Bjarne! 64 00:07:17,880 --> 00:07:20,406 Come on. It's on the third floor. 65 00:07:27,520 --> 00:07:31,445 Make yourself at home because you are. 66 00:07:32,040 --> 00:07:34,281 Do you have cigarettes? 67 00:07:35,440 --> 00:07:40,367 You have to prove that you can do it alone live. Shopping, cooking... 68 00:07:40,560 --> 00:07:44,804 ...pick up the phone. Evidence that you can live a normal life. 69 00:07:45,000 --> 00:07:49,085 If not, there is a long waiting list for this house. 70 00:07:50,840 --> 00:07:54,925 Is there nothing to eat? - No, you have to buy that yourself. 71 00:07:55,440 --> 00:07:57,647 At the end of the street, turn left. 72 00:07:57,840 --> 00:08:03,688 I come to check every now and then. I love good intentions and honest agreements. 73 00:08:04,080 --> 00:08:07,243 You both have your own bedroom. Come on. 74 00:08:08,480 --> 00:08:10,767 Elling? 75 00:08:12,120 --> 00:08:14,282 This is your room. 76 00:08:15,640 --> 00:08:20,521 And you there, Kjell Bjarne. Take off that stupid backpack. 77 00:08:20,720 --> 00:08:25,328 Is this my room? - Beautiful, isn't it? All for yourself. 78 00:08:25,880 --> 00:08:33,207 Here's my phone number. But think That's why: I have 12 people under my wing. 79 00:08:33,400 --> 00:08:37,450 Just like Jesus. It also had 12 men under his care. 80 00:08:37,640 --> 00:08:44,000 We're going to get something to eat. At the expense of the municipality. 81 00:08:44,800 --> 00:08:47,929 Come on, Elling. The municipality treats. 82 00:08:48,640 --> 00:08:56,001 We just got there. Why again? out the door for a bite to eat? 83 00:08:56,200 --> 00:08:59,010 To celebrate that you have a new home. 84 00:08:59,200 --> 00:09:05,162 We can do that new home too celebrate in our new home? 85 00:09:05,360 --> 00:09:09,604 There's nothing to eat! - Elling can get something. 86 00:09:16,760 --> 00:09:21,891 I have always been plagued by two things: dizziness and agoraphobia. 87 00:09:22,080 --> 00:09:25,163 Just around the corner. 88 00:09:30,800 --> 00:09:33,371 Those phobias follow me everywhere. 89 00:09:49,000 --> 00:09:51,241 Hurry, hippo! 90 00:09:54,440 --> 00:09:57,649 I'm fine. 91 00:09:59,600 --> 00:10:04,481 I'm fine, Frank. Real. 92 00:10:05,400 --> 00:10:08,961 This is Frank Åsli, social worker. 93 00:10:13,120 --> 00:10:17,603 Also have a piece of pizza. You need to eat something. 94 00:10:17,800 --> 00:10:21,486 No, thank you. I don't eat on command, Frank. 95 00:10:22,360 --> 00:10:27,366 You don't live here for a little bit to stare ahead of you. 96 00:10:31,560 --> 00:10:34,166 I really want you out the door. 97 00:10:51,960 --> 00:10:54,088 Best, Kjell Bjarne. 98 00:10:57,600 --> 00:11:02,606 Just like in the institution, Elling. 99 00:11:12,760 --> 00:11:16,651 I want some music, Elling. - Okay, but not that shit. 100 00:11:17,000 --> 00:11:20,686 There is only one channel: Norway Classic. 101 00:11:26,800 --> 00:11:31,044 Is that a photo of your mother? - For on the wall. 102 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:35,569 Your mother on the wall? Screw it. 103 00:11:36,040 --> 00:11:41,444 When my mother comes over, I throw her and my stepfather down the stairs. 104 00:11:41,640 --> 00:11:47,249 Your mother gave birth to you, fed and washed your clothes. 105 00:11:47,440 --> 00:11:49,363 Not mine. 106 00:11:49,560 --> 00:11:55,442 Did you never want to kill her? - My mother? Why should I? 107 00:11:55,640 --> 00:11:58,723 And your father? Was that nice? 108 00:11:59,400 --> 00:12:05,282 He's two weeks before I'm born deceased. My mother liked him. 109 00:12:08,840 --> 00:12:13,641 I'm hungry, Elling. - The supermarket is on the left. 110 00:12:19,320 --> 00:12:22,767 Bravo, Kjell Bjarne. 111 00:12:23,480 --> 00:12:27,087 This is the most delicious food that I have ever tasted. 112 00:12:35,560 --> 00:12:38,166 Slightly to the right. 113 00:12:40,560 --> 00:12:45,726 My mother passed away at home practical matters, I about ideology. 114 00:12:46,520 --> 00:12:53,290 The Norwegian Workers' Party knew exactly what was right and wrong. 115 00:12:57,600 --> 00:13:01,571 Your turn to do some shopping. You never go outside. 116 00:13:01,760 --> 00:13:06,607 I've done other things. And who eats it all? 117 00:13:09,120 --> 00:13:16,720 Frank is right: we have to out the door. After the girls. 118 00:13:17,280 --> 00:13:21,763 I already said: women want beautiful ones, freshly shaven men. 119 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:24,082 No two week old sweat. 120 00:13:24,280 --> 00:13:27,443 Not two weeks. Ten days at most. 121 00:13:28,280 --> 00:13:30,886 I don't go shopping anymore. 122 00:13:45,880 --> 00:13:47,564 Wrongly connected again. 123 00:13:53,640 --> 00:13:55,051 Elling? 124 00:13:58,400 --> 00:14:01,290 Kjell Bjarne? Are you there? 125 00:14:14,120 --> 00:14:16,600 Why don't you answer the phone? 126 00:14:18,160 --> 00:14:20,208 He's broken. 127 00:14:21,320 --> 00:14:25,769 I kept trying to call. He doesn't. 128 00:14:30,040 --> 00:14:31,804 Fie, guys. 129 00:14:33,480 --> 00:14:36,211 Stick to the agreement. 130 00:14:36,680 --> 00:14:41,049 This will only work if you can be reached by telephone. 131 00:14:41,240 --> 00:14:42,685 Kjell Bjarne... 132 00:14:44,520 --> 00:14:48,206 Okay, then let's practice. 133 00:14:48,400 --> 00:14:54,362 I have to put away my tools. - No, come with me. Both. 134 00:14:58,360 --> 00:15:03,685 When the phone rings, you answer and say 'Hello'. 135 00:15:04,200 --> 00:15:06,043 First Elling. 136 00:15:07,320 --> 00:15:09,687 We'll pretend it goes away. 137 00:15:09,880 --> 00:15:12,724 Ring, ring. 138 00:15:13,520 --> 00:15:15,409 Pick up. 139 00:15:21,440 --> 00:15:26,571 Pick it up, Elling. - Answer and say 'Hello'. 140 00:15:27,680 --> 00:15:29,091 Come on. 141 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,445 Come on, Elling. 142 00:15:35,280 --> 00:15:39,330 Hello? - Hello, Elling. With Frank. 143 00:15:39,640 --> 00:15:41,165 How are you? 144 00:15:42,240 --> 00:15:45,562 Record it! - Hello, I'm thirsty. Bye. 145 00:15:46,040 --> 00:15:49,840 Well done, Elling. Again. 146 00:15:50,280 --> 00:15:54,080 My mother always did that at home the phone calls. 147 00:15:54,280 --> 00:15:59,002 Your mother is dead. You live here now. You have to answer. 148 00:16:02,160 --> 00:16:03,924 Say something, Elling. 149 00:16:11,800 --> 00:16:13,006 Text, Elling! 150 00:16:13,200 --> 00:16:19,606 It's not normal to be in a plastic thing to talk to someone you don't see. 151 00:16:19,800 --> 00:16:22,451 You have to get among people. 152 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:27,362 What good is this house for us? if we have to go outside all the time? 153 00:16:30,840 --> 00:16:35,607 Do as I say otherwise you will soon be homeless. 154 00:16:42,920 --> 00:16:47,847 Maybe we should just get out as Frank says. 155 00:16:48,320 --> 00:16:53,167 No females come if they don't know we live here. 156 00:16:53,720 --> 00:16:57,247 We don't have to for females don't leave the house. 157 00:16:58,920 --> 00:17:03,244 We have to hand it to Frank that he taught us how to telephone. 158 00:17:07,560 --> 00:17:14,569 I'm as horny as butter. I sit myself to finger. Grab my tits. 159 00:17:27,880 --> 00:17:31,930 Four thousand crowns! 160 00:17:32,320 --> 00:17:35,290 You have the choice: phone sex or a home. 161 00:17:35,480 --> 00:17:38,051 You learn by telephone don't know people. 162 00:17:38,240 --> 00:17:42,529 You have enough pocket money. You have to set priorities. 163 00:17:42,720 --> 00:17:48,807 That's what I always say to Kjell Bjarne: Priorities, priorities. 164 00:17:49,000 --> 00:17:52,209 You've never said that before. - Welles! 165 00:17:52,400 --> 00:17:53,561 Shut your heads! 166 00:17:55,280 --> 00:18:00,764 For the last time: hang in there the appointment. I want to see results! 167 00:18:01,000 --> 00:18:03,571 I said so again that we had to go out. 168 00:18:03,760 --> 00:18:08,687 Where to go, with 4000 kroner debt? The Salvation Army soup kitchen? 169 00:18:08,880 --> 00:18:12,487 Good idea. We're going to the cinema. - No. 170 00:18:14,520 --> 00:18:16,682 Come along, Elling. - No. 171 00:18:18,360 --> 00:18:21,443 Two against one, just like before. 172 00:18:23,600 --> 00:18:28,481 But if three grown guys go Discussions can get heated. 173 00:18:31,400 --> 00:18:35,200 The best movie I've ever seen. - How did you like it, Elling? 174 00:18:35,400 --> 00:18:41,123 I consider myself as a tolerant freethinker... 175 00:18:41,320 --> 00:18:45,370 ...but so much debauchery is too much for me! 176 00:18:45,560 --> 00:18:49,087 It was a comedy. - You didn't realize that? 177 00:18:49,280 --> 00:18:53,080 I couldn't laugh at it. You didn't understand anything. 178 00:18:53,280 --> 00:18:56,648 You also look down on everything. 179 00:18:58,520 --> 00:19:01,569 If you start like this, I won't argue with you. 180 00:19:01,760 --> 00:19:05,128 We're going to eat. - Don't get out again, Frank. 181 00:19:05,720 --> 00:19:10,203 You wanted to go home and poop. - I don't like public toilets. 182 00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:12,880 What do you actually like, Elling? 183 00:19:13,800 --> 00:19:15,723 No smoking here. 184 00:19:18,400 --> 00:19:22,883 And you can't stay inside. We're going to take a stricter approach. 185 00:19:26,280 --> 00:19:31,047 He gets involved in everything. Nothing is good enough. 186 00:19:31,760 --> 00:19:34,491 And he mocks my ideals. 187 00:19:34,680 --> 00:19:39,447 Shall we do without Frank then? going out, just the two of you? 188 00:19:41,640 --> 00:19:47,204 I'm quite scared too. But we have money. And you only live once. 189 00:19:47,720 --> 00:19:52,282 I hope so. I don't see anything in reincarnation. 190 00:19:53,040 --> 00:19:58,490 Someone like me has an endless long way to go to nirvana. 191 00:20:01,320 --> 00:20:04,563 We're going to that tent on the corner. 192 00:20:04,960 --> 00:20:09,249 Yesterday they had pork with gravy. 193 00:20:10,400 --> 00:20:13,051 If things go wrong, we can walk home. 194 00:20:13,240 --> 00:20:14,765 Or running. 195 00:20:15,680 --> 00:20:17,842 Piece of cake. 196 00:20:24,640 --> 00:20:26,290 Come on, Elling. 197 00:20:32,040 --> 00:20:33,690 Come on. 198 00:20:36,200 --> 00:20:40,250 Here on the other side and then to the right. 199 00:20:41,320 --> 00:20:43,607 Stay on the zebra. 200 00:20:46,200 --> 00:20:51,161 There I walk, together with my simple apostle 201 00:20:51,920 --> 00:20:58,087 But the funny thing is: I feel safe with him. 202 00:21:05,440 --> 00:21:06,930 Come on. 203 00:21:09,080 --> 00:21:13,881 Hopefully there is enough pork. - And gravy. I'm rattling. 204 00:21:17,720 --> 00:21:18,846 Come. 205 00:21:38,920 --> 00:21:40,888 Twice... - Please. 206 00:21:45,640 --> 00:21:48,883 Shit, they have no pork with gravy! 207 00:21:52,960 --> 00:21:57,204 Would you like something to drink? - Don't you have pork with gravy? 208 00:21:57,400 --> 00:22:01,644 Today we have stew. - Pork and gravy, you said. 209 00:22:02,080 --> 00:22:07,849 I'll just ask the cook. - Don't give up so quickly, Elling. 210 00:22:08,040 --> 00:22:12,602 I was completely set on pork with gravy! 211 00:22:28,240 --> 00:22:31,881 We still had two portions left. - What's your name? 212 00:22:32,080 --> 00:22:35,209 Johanne. - Thank you, Johanne. 213 00:22:35,400 --> 00:22:38,370 Don't mention it. I'll grab some water. 214 00:22:45,320 --> 00:22:46,924 Does it taste good? 215 00:22:48,640 --> 00:22:50,688 Never had such a good meal before. 216 00:22:51,160 --> 00:22:57,611 Almost as tasty as my mother's. - The cook will be happy with that. 217 00:23:09,080 --> 00:23:10,764 Please. 218 00:23:12,160 --> 00:23:14,288 What a woman. 219 00:23:16,200 --> 00:23:19,568 Frank would be very pleased with us. 220 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:22,844 He is only satisfied... 221 00:23:23,040 --> 00:23:27,284 ...when we sit at the table at people from foreign cultures. 222 00:23:28,880 --> 00:23:35,570 Actually, we should call Frank to tell us where we are. 223 00:23:35,800 --> 00:23:38,246 Go ahead. - Actually, I said. 224 00:23:43,120 --> 00:23:45,327 Kjell Bjarne... 225 00:23:47,440 --> 00:23:49,044 Everything? 226 00:23:55,240 --> 00:23:57,971 We have to go, Kjell Bjarne. - Why? 227 00:23:58,640 --> 00:24:02,486 I have to go to the toilet. - The toilet is over there. 228 00:24:03,120 --> 00:24:05,521 Should I come with you sometimes? 229 00:24:07,960 --> 00:24:10,691 How different people are. 230 00:24:11,000 --> 00:24:14,083 Some people ski alone to the South Pole... 231 00:24:14,280 --> 00:24:18,444 ...and I must gather my strength to walk through a restaurant. 232 00:24:22,880 --> 00:24:25,565 They certainly mean that with 'pushing your limits'. 233 00:25:12,360 --> 00:25:15,011 That's it for today. 234 00:25:39,440 --> 00:25:42,842 With Åsli. - Frank? With me. 235 00:25:43,040 --> 00:25:45,566 Elling? Will you call me? 236 00:25:45,760 --> 00:25:50,402 Kjell Bjarne and I just... had a bite to eat in our local room. 237 00:25:50,680 --> 00:25:57,211 Every Friday pork with gravy. Kjell Bjarne could be glued with a wet finger. 238 00:25:58,000 --> 00:26:01,607 I'm dumbfounded. - And rightly so. 239 00:26:02,560 --> 00:26:05,484 Well done, Elling. - Yeah, huh? 240 00:26:08,320 --> 00:26:13,804 Now two more girls. We're going to call home. 241 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:17,243 No, we're going to do something cultural. - Please? 242 00:26:19,920 --> 00:26:22,400 I don't care about culture. 243 00:26:23,040 --> 00:26:24,201 Just wait. 244 00:26:25,640 --> 00:26:29,565 Goddammit. Unbelievable! 245 00:26:39,680 --> 00:26:42,081 If that was real... 246 00:26:43,840 --> 00:26:45,604 I wanted to say that too. 247 00:26:53,400 --> 00:26:55,402 Just look. 248 00:26:59,440 --> 00:27:02,808 Look, Kjell Bjarne! 249 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,889 Crazy! 250 00:27:45,320 --> 00:27:47,971 I can't wait any longer, Elling. 251 00:27:48,600 --> 00:27:54,846 It's only five o'clock. At least eat your cake. 252 00:28:04,560 --> 00:28:08,042 Please, Elling. - For me? 253 00:28:08,920 --> 00:28:11,651 If you don't like it, I kill myself. 254 00:28:37,880 --> 00:28:41,168 Can it go through with it? - Fantastic. 255 00:28:41,360 --> 00:28:43,601 I made it in my spare time. 256 00:28:46,080 --> 00:28:47,809 Look, Elling. 257 00:28:48,560 --> 00:28:51,291 There you and I are. 258 00:28:52,680 --> 00:28:54,728 You're the yellow one. 259 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:05,083 I'll grab your gift, Kjell Bjarne. 260 00:29:10,800 --> 00:29:12,484 Merry Christmas. 261 00:29:22,680 --> 00:29:25,411 Jesusmina! 262 00:29:25,920 --> 00:29:27,888 Don't swear so much at Christmas. 263 00:29:28,080 --> 00:29:31,323 How did you know I wanted a blonde? 264 00:29:31,880 --> 00:29:34,531 I know you by now, Kjell Bjarne. 265 00:29:36,480 --> 00:29:40,929 The most beautiful gift I ever received have received in my life. 266 00:29:43,400 --> 00:29:45,209 Likewise. 267 00:29:51,360 --> 00:29:53,124 What was that? 268 00:29:55,680 --> 00:29:57,364 Kjell Bjarne? 269 00:30:07,640 --> 00:30:08,801 Kjell Bjarne? 270 00:30:17,280 --> 00:30:21,604 Elling, come help. There is a woman on the stairs. 271 00:30:21,800 --> 00:30:24,724 Who then? - I don't know. 272 00:30:26,560 --> 00:30:31,600 Is she sick? - Later. Now she's just drunk. 273 00:30:32,760 --> 00:30:37,527 Come back, Kjell Bjarne. Someone else will find her. 274 00:30:37,720 --> 00:30:39,768 Help now, Elling! 275 00:30:45,520 --> 00:30:49,206 Calm down. One thing at a time. 276 00:30:49,880 --> 00:30:51,723 What's your name? 277 00:30:54,400 --> 00:30:57,688 Grab her bag. -Are you crazy? I'm not a thief. 278 00:30:57,880 --> 00:31:00,451 Look in her bag to see what her name is. 279 00:31:03,560 --> 00:31:05,244 Turn it over! 280 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:12,401 Reidun Nordsletten. 281 00:31:13,000 --> 00:31:14,240 She lives here. 282 00:31:16,040 --> 00:31:18,646 December 24, 1963. 283 00:31:19,160 --> 00:31:22,881 Her birthday is on the same day as Jesus. 284 00:31:23,280 --> 00:31:24,850 Goddammit. 285 00:31:25,360 --> 00:31:29,160 Today. - She's pregnant, Elling. 286 00:31:39,520 --> 00:31:41,921 Doesn't she just have a belly? 287 00:31:43,840 --> 00:31:45,808 Yes, that too. 288 00:31:47,520 --> 00:31:51,047 But in that belly an astronaut floats. 289 00:31:52,240 --> 00:31:55,608 Hopefully she has the baby no pain. 290 00:31:59,400 --> 00:32:03,485 Relax, I've had this hundreds of times done with my mother. 291 00:32:16,440 --> 00:32:19,808 The key. Open the door. - That's going too far. 292 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:23,243 Open it! - Just a moment. 293 00:32:24,080 --> 00:32:27,766 We can have her on Christmas Eve don't leave it on the stairs. 294 00:32:29,240 --> 00:32:35,407 We'll call in a few hours and ask how things are going. 295 00:32:35,600 --> 00:32:38,365 You go back. I'll wait until she gets better. 296 00:32:38,560 --> 00:32:42,246 No, that makes you look like a rapist. She's scared shitless. 297 00:32:44,600 --> 00:32:49,049 The baby's father can come home any moment. 298 00:32:49,360 --> 00:32:51,806 You don't know what you're doing. 299 00:32:52,480 --> 00:32:54,448 I'll tell Frank. 300 00:32:56,480 --> 00:32:59,927 Well done. Just throw it out. 301 00:33:01,920 --> 00:33:05,891 I'm probably going downstairs. 302 00:33:49,240 --> 00:33:51,925 Then the words came to me. 303 00:33:52,960 --> 00:33:56,851 As if they were on the inside from my eyelids. 304 00:33:58,160 --> 00:34:01,130 We found her on the stairs. 305 00:34:02,360 --> 00:34:07,321 Her hair struck like a black one raven wing against the dirty linoleum. 306 00:34:07,520 --> 00:34:14,051 We put her on the bed and saw that she was pregnant with an angel child. 307 00:34:16,680 --> 00:34:20,526 My God. Elling... You write poetry. 308 00:34:21,640 --> 00:34:26,043 I've been walking around all my life without knowing that I am a poet. 309 00:34:27,440 --> 00:34:30,444 No wonder there are certain misunderstandings were... 310 00:34:30,640 --> 00:34:36,761 ...when my poetry, my own language, was still fallow within me. 311 00:34:44,560 --> 00:34:47,131 We found her on the stairs. 312 00:34:48,280 --> 00:34:51,682 Hear her... That's poetry! 313 00:34:53,680 --> 00:34:56,365 We put her to bed... 314 00:34:57,720 --> 00:35:02,044 ...and saw that she was pregnant of an angel child. 315 00:35:02,520 --> 00:35:04,045 Elling? 316 00:35:05,640 --> 00:35:08,246 Why haven't you gone to bed yet? 317 00:35:09,000 --> 00:35:10,411 There you are. 318 00:35:15,360 --> 00:35:19,843 You certainly understood why I felt withdrew so discreetly? 319 00:35:20,480 --> 00:35:24,041 So I could come to your rescue if something went wrong. 320 00:35:24,240 --> 00:35:27,050 Like? - And Reidun's husband? 321 00:35:27,280 --> 00:35:30,762 Suppose he sees you on Christmas Eve sitting on the couch? 322 00:35:30,960 --> 00:35:35,363 You're lucky she didn't wake up before you went downstairs. 323 00:35:35,560 --> 00:35:38,006 She was wide awake. 324 00:35:38,240 --> 00:35:42,006 She wasn't scared to death about that great ape in the house? 325 00:35:42,200 --> 00:35:43,611 Not at all. 326 00:35:43,800 --> 00:35:50,001 Doesn't she read newspapers? It's suffocating here of the burglars and rapists. 327 00:35:50,200 --> 00:35:53,841 It's past bedtime, Elling. I'm going too. 328 00:35:54,800 --> 00:35:57,644 I have to fix her dripping tap tomorrow make. 329 00:35:57,880 --> 00:36:00,611 She finds a complete stranger in the house... 330 00:36:00,800 --> 00:36:06,091 ...and immediately asks if he can fix her dripping tap? 331 00:36:06,920 --> 00:36:13,724 Did she give you a key right away? so you can walk in and out? 332 00:36:13,920 --> 00:36:15,046 Kjell Bjarne, you are in love! 333 00:36:15,240 --> 00:36:20,644 I have to report this to Frank. You are incompetent. 334 00:36:24,480 --> 00:36:26,642 Damn it, Elling! 335 00:37:39,160 --> 00:37:41,003 A work shed! - A library! 336 00:37:41,200 --> 00:37:46,286 I've always wanted a library! - Bullshit. We need a work shed! 337 00:37:54,680 --> 00:38:00,084 Frank said you don't get into that book about Gro Harlem Brundtland. 338 00:38:08,520 --> 00:38:13,606 That's not Frank. We pretend we're not home. 339 00:38:16,240 --> 00:38:19,289 Hello, can you help me with... 340 00:38:37,640 --> 00:38:41,804 Okay, I'll tell him. - Thanks for the help. 341 00:38:48,360 --> 00:38:52,410 31, 32, 33, 34... 342 00:38:52,600 --> 00:38:55,843 I needed firewood for her get it from the cellar. 343 00:38:56,960 --> 00:39:03,411 Crazy, she asked us for dinner! This evening! 344 00:39:03,720 --> 00:39:09,727 Before you get knocked out: asked us to eat? Both of us? 345 00:39:09,920 --> 00:39:12,571 She said I could take you with me. 346 00:39:14,440 --> 00:39:18,570 Thanks, but I don't want to are taken along. 347 00:39:18,760 --> 00:39:23,800 And you guys a little bit about booze and dripping taps hear valves? 348 00:39:24,840 --> 00:39:28,049 I already have something else. - Something else? 349 00:39:28,280 --> 00:39:31,329 A meeting. - And I'm supposed to believe that? 350 00:39:31,520 --> 00:39:36,606 Then you won't believe it. - What kind of meeting? 351 00:39:36,800 --> 00:39:38,370 None of your business. 352 00:39:38,560 --> 00:39:42,531 Like it's none of my business that you let yourself be used... 353 00:39:42,720 --> 00:39:45,121 ...by a pregnant drunk. 354 00:39:55,040 --> 00:39:59,364 Shall we have a game of parcheesi? to cheer you up? 355 00:40:06,520 --> 00:40:08,443 Poetry evening. 356 00:40:23,640 --> 00:40:25,563 Those are my sunglasses. 357 00:40:26,680 --> 00:40:30,366 You don't have to wear sunglasses when you eat at Reidun. 358 00:40:30,560 --> 00:40:34,007 Where are you going? - To a poetry evening. 359 00:40:34,200 --> 00:40:38,603 An important meeting about contemporary Norwegian poetry. 360 00:40:38,800 --> 00:40:41,087 You're really crazy. 361 00:40:41,280 --> 00:40:45,842 Because I'm going to a meeting? Everyone goes to meetings. 362 00:40:46,160 --> 00:40:49,004 Did you want to forbid it? 363 00:40:49,200 --> 00:40:51,567 Elling! 364 00:40:54,880 --> 00:40:58,521 Have you thought about it carefully? 365 00:41:04,160 --> 00:41:08,688 I can cancel that dinner too, if you want me to come with you. 366 00:41:15,800 --> 00:41:18,326 You go eat, Kjell Bjarne. 367 00:41:21,760 --> 00:41:23,046 Go ahead. 368 00:41:27,600 --> 00:41:29,568 Please come with me, Elling. 369 00:41:31,840 --> 00:41:34,969 I don't know what I said to her must say. 370 00:41:44,720 --> 00:41:47,246 How can you be so stupid? 371 00:41:47,800 --> 00:41:49,848 Oh god, there he is. 372 00:41:50,520 --> 00:41:51,760 The stroke of five o'clock. 373 00:41:53,120 --> 00:41:55,361 Stick to your plan. 374 00:41:56,760 --> 00:41:59,445 Are you waiting for me, Elling? 375 00:42:00,200 --> 00:42:04,250 I wanted to go somewhere but now I have doubts again. 376 00:42:04,440 --> 00:42:09,924 And Kjell Bjarne? - It's to the movies. 377 00:42:10,640 --> 00:42:15,680 I wanted to go to a meeting, but... - A meeting? 378 00:42:16,560 --> 00:42:18,528 What kind of meeting? 379 00:42:20,040 --> 00:42:23,203 A poetry evening. 380 00:42:23,400 --> 00:42:25,050 Are you serious? 381 00:42:25,360 --> 00:42:29,888 But I don't know where it is. - You think so. Come along. 382 00:42:33,280 --> 00:42:36,762 Here it is. But you're too early. 383 00:42:38,280 --> 00:42:41,284 I like to be well on time. 384 00:42:41,960 --> 00:42:45,931 I'm not the last-ditch type of person moment comes rolling in. 385 00:42:46,120 --> 00:42:51,286 It's only five o'clock. Those things usually start around ten o'clock. 386 00:42:51,480 --> 00:42:57,362 It says eight o'clock. - It starts much later, Elling. 387 00:42:57,680 --> 00:43:01,082 Here it says eight o'clock, so they mean eight hours. 388 00:43:01,280 --> 00:43:05,205 Then just wait and have a beer. - I don't drink beer. 389 00:43:05,400 --> 00:43:10,566 Please go to that meeting. That is a good initiative. 390 00:43:17,040 --> 00:43:19,884 I'll just go for a few hours strolling down the street. 391 00:43:20,080 --> 00:43:22,924 As a walking target for randomness violence. 392 00:43:25,160 --> 00:43:30,769 My eternal dizziness and agoraphobia was omitted this time. 393 00:43:31,520 --> 00:43:32,726 Strange. 394 00:43:48,640 --> 00:43:53,009 It is completely normal that poets like us going to meetings 395 00:44:05,960 --> 00:44:06,927 Hello. 396 00:44:08,000 --> 00:44:10,287 A gravy. 397 00:44:12,320 --> 00:44:17,121 She's probably thinking that I have been around for so long... 398 00:44:17,320 --> 00:44:20,403 ...that my liver can no longer cope. 399 00:44:21,640 --> 00:44:24,041 From now on it's jus or die. 400 00:44:50,040 --> 00:44:54,602 I wrote these poems when I had malaria in Cambodia. 401 00:44:55,120 --> 00:44:59,808 the teak stump next to overflowing dams 402 00:45:00,000 --> 00:45:06,770 the breath of a bird pulls in and out through the cavity 403 00:45:13,520 --> 00:45:17,002 My next poem is called 'Spider Web'. 404 00:45:19,360 --> 00:45:21,124 Spider web. 405 00:45:22,200 --> 00:45:26,171 I'm staring at the spider web 406 00:45:26,360 --> 00:45:35,610 as soon as something guilty gets entangled in it you tear it to shreds again 407 00:45:36,680 --> 00:45:40,162 Crazy, huh? The worse it is, the harder they clap. 408 00:45:40,480 --> 00:45:43,245 Is everything going well? 409 00:45:43,560 --> 00:45:46,609 Then we continue. 410 00:45:49,040 --> 00:45:54,683 the blond fairy from Patmos didn't stand a chance 411 00:45:54,920 --> 00:46:01,041 do you also have a blowjob? I screamed in the pale ear of dawn 412 00:46:01,480 --> 00:46:05,121 and while we put the sheets in a pulling tighter and tighter tangles 413 00:46:05,480 --> 00:46:10,850 he stuck out his bronzed forearm in the hole where the sun never shines 414 00:46:14,720 --> 00:46:18,042 Are you still there? Let go! 415 00:46:19,120 --> 00:46:20,451 Stop! 416 00:46:38,240 --> 00:46:44,202 Now I know: I have to take different paths searching to reach my audience. 417 00:46:45,080 --> 00:46:48,562 I make myself the mysterious one underground poet 'E'. 418 00:46:48,960 --> 00:46:53,409 Still a mama's boy, but now in a new, dangerous version. 419 00:46:53,600 --> 00:46:59,164 Did you have to puke too? The worse it is, the harder they clap. 420 00:47:01,040 --> 00:47:05,841 Would you like to come and have a drink? criticize contemporary poetry? 421 00:47:07,000 --> 00:47:08,684 I'm going home. 422 00:47:17,560 --> 00:47:19,927 Why didn't I say yes? 423 00:47:24,320 --> 00:47:26,368 Two hot dogs with mustard. 424 00:47:35,640 --> 00:47:38,086 Honestly: - Hello. 425 00:47:38,280 --> 00:47:42,251 I can't stand alcohol. I'm going to do strange things. 426 00:47:42,440 --> 00:47:45,091 I was heaving with some friends. 427 00:47:45,280 --> 00:47:48,921 My mother came home and I did something which I still regret. 428 00:47:49,120 --> 00:47:54,763 I ripped off her wedding ring and tried to sell her body to those 'friends'. 429 00:47:55,360 --> 00:47:57,362 Beautiful friends. 430 00:47:57,880 --> 00:48:01,362 Also one? - Please. 431 00:48:03,600 --> 00:48:05,921 Do you go to book evenings more often? 432 00:48:06,120 --> 00:48:11,365 I was quite a homebody. I barely made it out the door. 433 00:48:11,560 --> 00:48:12,800 Me neither. 434 00:48:13,000 --> 00:48:17,130 I used to never be able to have a chat with strangers. 435 00:48:17,320 --> 00:48:20,369 We mostly talked about poetry. 436 00:48:20,560 --> 00:48:25,521 It's just sad. Sick. 437 00:48:25,720 --> 00:48:32,046 Cecilie Kornes needs to see a psychiatrist. - You're looking at that wrong. 438 00:48:32,240 --> 00:48:35,847 Insanity is the greatest source of poetry. 439 00:48:36,040 --> 00:48:39,601 At that moment I almost left him read my poem 440 00:48:41,640 --> 00:48:46,521 But as an underground poet I absolutely had to remain anonymous. 441 00:48:46,720 --> 00:48:48,802 This is where I live. 442 00:48:49,160 --> 00:48:53,210 Thanks for wasting your time to an old man. 443 00:48:53,400 --> 00:48:56,961 Alfons Jorgensen. - Elling. 444 00:48:57,800 --> 00:49:02,761 Nice evening. Some people do whether they are crazy, but you are really crazy. 445 00:49:02,960 --> 00:49:07,249 I had a strong impression that I had to cheer this man up. 446 00:49:07,440 --> 00:49:09,010 Alfonso... 447 00:49:10,000 --> 00:49:12,571 I'll give you my phone number. 448 00:49:29,000 --> 00:49:31,651 Had I really made a friend... 449 00:49:32,280 --> 00:49:35,762 ...without help from the Norwegian government? 450 00:49:47,920 --> 00:49:51,686 How was your dinner? - Nice. And your evening? 451 00:49:51,880 --> 00:49:55,441 Also nice. - What kind of evening was it? 452 00:49:55,720 --> 00:49:57,882 Just a poetry evening. 453 00:49:59,400 --> 00:50:02,210 She had made grouse. 454 00:50:02,480 --> 00:50:05,006 Chicken. - Hoen. 455 00:50:05,200 --> 00:50:07,646 Is that hot dog for you? - Take it. 456 00:50:11,880 --> 00:50:17,011 That dirty Spaniard. Like that bastard comes back, I'll get him. 457 00:50:17,200 --> 00:50:19,123 Get her pregnant first and then run away. 458 00:50:19,320 --> 00:50:22,324 Are you going to marry Reidun now? 459 00:50:22,520 --> 00:50:27,321 You don't know anything about her. - Welles: She works in a laundromat. 460 00:50:27,520 --> 00:50:32,811 Have you told her about your dear mother, your stepfather and the pigs? 461 00:50:33,240 --> 00:50:35,447 What did she have for dessert? 462 00:50:37,240 --> 00:50:41,768 A kind of homemade pudding. 463 00:50:41,960 --> 00:50:45,123 The tastiest dessert... - That you've ever eaten. 464 00:50:49,960 --> 00:50:55,046 She said she liked me. - Oh yes? Good for you. 465 00:50:55,680 --> 00:51:01,369 What did you say then? - Should I have said something? 466 00:51:02,800 --> 00:51:06,885 I'm not much of a talker. - That's why she likes you. 467 00:51:07,080 --> 00:51:11,688 You're the silent type. She finds that mysterious. 468 00:51:18,120 --> 00:51:23,411 Mysterious? - I don't know. Talk to her. 469 00:51:27,040 --> 00:51:31,682 I just can't do that. 470 00:51:37,480 --> 00:51:39,721 I'm doing better.... 471 00:51:39,920 --> 00:51:44,801 ...now that Alfons has taught me that my agoraphobia is the price I pay. 472 00:51:45,000 --> 00:51:48,129 Now I just need the right forum for my poem. 473 00:51:48,320 --> 00:51:50,288 Is there no more sauerkraut? 474 00:51:51,200 --> 00:51:55,888 Gunn said that we have our emotions had to learn to express themselves better. 475 00:51:58,640 --> 00:52:02,122 Do you want sauerkraut? - Yes, eighteen packs. 476 00:52:04,080 --> 00:52:08,688 I'll get stewed plums right away. I haven't been able to poop for days. 477 00:52:09,800 --> 00:52:12,451 Maybe he should rather keep his mouth shut. 478 00:52:32,120 --> 00:52:33,087 No. 479 00:52:36,920 --> 00:52:40,925 Are you Elling? - That's my name, yes. 480 00:52:41,160 --> 00:52:45,131 Can I ask something? - Kjell Bjarne is doing some shopping. 481 00:52:45,360 --> 00:52:48,091 I know. I saw him leave. 482 00:52:50,400 --> 00:52:55,247 My god, I'm in the middle a love triangle 483 00:52:55,440 --> 00:52:59,161 Reidun only uses Kjell Bjarne to seduce me. 484 00:52:59,360 --> 00:53:02,603 I have to be with you talking about Kjell Bjarne 485 00:53:03,160 --> 00:53:07,882 Just talk? - You know him better. 486 00:53:14,400 --> 00:53:18,325 I can't just give you everything tell us about Kjell Bjarne. 487 00:53:19,080 --> 00:53:20,684 Why not? 488 00:53:23,000 --> 00:53:27,483 Friendship between two men requires a certain confidentiality. 489 00:53:28,360 --> 00:53:30,408 But he's acting so strange. 490 00:53:33,400 --> 00:53:36,927 I prefer to say that in English: weird. 491 00:53:39,800 --> 00:53:43,088 Huh? - Rare. Exceptional. 492 00:53:44,920 --> 00:53:46,570 Nicely said. 493 00:53:46,880 --> 00:53:51,044 I don't know. He just never says anything. 494 00:53:51,280 --> 00:53:55,205 Kjell Bjarne likes to muse. - About what? 495 00:53:55,400 --> 00:53:57,129 Good question. 496 00:53:57,320 --> 00:54:01,484 Has he had many women? - It's not too bad. 497 00:54:02,440 --> 00:54:04,602 Do you think he likes me? 498 00:54:06,800 --> 00:54:09,007 No, Reidun Nordsletten. 499 00:54:09,720 --> 00:54:11,802 Kjell Bjarne loves you. 500 00:54:13,880 --> 00:54:15,723 What am I saying again? 501 00:54:18,360 --> 00:54:23,287 Pushing boundaries is nice, but you shouldn't torpedo your life. 502 00:54:24,000 --> 00:54:28,528 Did he say that? - No, but I know Kjell Bjarne. 503 00:54:30,680 --> 00:54:36,084 Now go. Kjell Bjarne can come back any time. 504 00:54:37,280 --> 00:54:43,083 Is he that jealous? - Above all, you shouldn't get into an argument. 505 00:54:44,400 --> 00:54:46,528 Thank you. 506 00:54:48,080 --> 00:54:50,321 You're a star. 507 00:54:57,760 --> 00:55:00,525 Which stew did you get? 508 00:55:01,680 --> 00:55:05,765 Nothing happened, Kjell Bjarne. We just talked. 509 00:55:05,960 --> 00:55:09,681 Have you gone crazy? She wanted to talk about you. 510 00:55:09,880 --> 00:55:11,962 She loves you, Kjell Bjarne! 511 00:55:18,520 --> 00:55:20,602 Hello? With Elling. 512 00:55:22,280 --> 00:55:25,409 Hello. Yes, from the same. 513 00:55:26,360 --> 00:55:29,728 Good, thank you. And with you? 514 00:55:31,160 --> 00:55:37,247 Real? Just shout if I can help you. 515 00:55:38,120 --> 00:55:41,681 Precisely. Six times... 516 00:55:45,080 --> 00:55:46,491 Elling... 517 00:55:47,360 --> 00:55:50,011 I didn't mean to scare you. 518 00:55:52,240 --> 00:55:54,607 Did she really say that? 519 00:55:54,800 --> 00:55:56,928 Wait here, Kjell Bjarne. 520 00:56:03,520 --> 00:56:05,045 Elling! 521 00:56:06,640 --> 00:56:10,201 Did Reidun really say... 522 00:56:10,600 --> 00:56:14,889 She loves you. And I said that you love her too. 523 00:56:32,000 --> 00:56:37,609 Are you spying on me? - No, but where are you going? 524 00:56:38,640 --> 00:56:44,602 I can take care of my own money. I'm going to visit a friend. 525 00:56:44,800 --> 00:56:49,442 A fellow drinker. I had to get him something. 526 00:56:50,000 --> 00:56:53,129 Elling and Kjell Bjarne, Oslo's new rescue team. 527 00:56:53,320 --> 00:56:56,642 Pregnant or elderly? Available day and night. 528 00:56:58,160 --> 00:56:59,650 Jorgensen? 529 00:57:04,160 --> 00:57:06,242 Alfons Jorgensen? 530 00:57:08,800 --> 00:57:10,882 It's me: Elling. 531 00:57:11,920 --> 00:57:13,968 Here I am. 532 00:57:21,600 --> 00:57:25,286 Did you break something? - I hope not. 533 00:57:25,480 --> 00:57:30,646 This is Kjell Bjarne. He... - Hello. 534 00:57:33,680 --> 00:57:40,564 You can't walk with that foot. - But I have to go to the toilet. 535 00:57:40,840 --> 00:57:43,366 Where's the toilet? - There. 536 00:57:44,480 --> 00:57:46,369 No, Kjell Bjarne... 537 00:57:53,040 --> 00:57:59,321 There it goes again. Kjell Bjarne carries everyone he meets. 538 00:58:01,480 --> 00:58:02,766 Strange. 539 00:58:22,960 --> 00:58:26,043 What should he do with all those books? 540 00:58:30,120 --> 00:58:34,011 How is he? - He's in the toilet. 541 00:58:35,720 --> 00:58:39,770 Thank you. Did you buy me any beer? 542 00:58:42,360 --> 00:58:45,921 No, huh? Are they still there? 543 00:58:47,640 --> 00:58:49,642 Goddammit, what a beauty. 544 00:58:50,280 --> 00:58:53,489 I sprained my ankle when I chased them away. 545 00:58:53,680 --> 00:58:56,126 A 1959 Buick Century Hardtop? 546 00:58:56,320 --> 00:59:00,291 1958. Purchased in 1962. - Is it yours? 547 00:59:00,480 --> 00:59:07,523 Not driven since my wife is dead. I hope they don't mess with him. 548 00:59:07,720 --> 00:59:10,246 I can still patch that up. 549 00:59:10,440 --> 00:59:13,330 My wife? - The Buick. 550 00:59:13,680 --> 00:59:16,763 Go ahead, but it's probably too late. 551 00:59:39,880 --> 00:59:42,724 Good heavens! 552 00:59:44,720 --> 00:59:48,167 Eva passed away in 1979. The car too. 553 00:59:49,440 --> 00:59:51,841 My mother has been dead for 2.5 years now. 554 00:59:53,240 --> 00:59:55,561 How did you get all those books? 555 00:59:57,320 --> 00:59:59,766 They arrived. 556 01:00:00,720 --> 01:00:06,090 Lots of poetry. - You can borrow anything you want. 557 01:00:09,120 --> 01:00:13,648 I'll get that thing working even if it kills me. 558 01:00:13,840 --> 01:00:16,320 I believe you. It's just an old car. 559 01:00:16,520 --> 01:00:21,048 But beautiful. - More beautiful than Reidun Nordsletten? 560 01:00:21,240 --> 01:00:27,247 Concentrate on Reidun, not on that car. 561 01:00:31,440 --> 01:00:35,240 sauerkraut 562 01:00:37,400 --> 01:00:43,362 I always have enormous respect for the labor movement. 563 01:00:43,560 --> 01:00:48,851 Idleness is my greatest enemy, so I have several irons in the fire. 564 01:00:54,480 --> 01:00:57,723 If you continue like this, you'll get sick. 565 01:00:57,920 --> 01:01:00,002 I can't take it anymore! 566 01:01:00,720 --> 01:01:03,963 It doesn't make you any clearer. 567 01:01:06,120 --> 01:01:12,446 Help me, Elling! - Do something to impress her. 568 01:01:12,640 --> 01:01:15,246 But I don't know what to say to her! 569 01:01:15,440 --> 01:01:18,887 Let go, it's not food. 570 01:01:23,520 --> 01:01:25,921 Are you sick, Kjell Bjarne? - No. 571 01:01:26,120 --> 01:01:32,969 Now that fool is also paralyzed. He doesn't even want to play parcheesi anymore. 572 01:01:34,360 --> 01:01:37,091 Are you feeling nauseous? - No. 573 01:01:39,120 --> 01:01:42,727 Then what is it? - Kjell Bjarne is in love. 574 01:01:43,240 --> 01:01:45,129 Nietes. - Well true. 575 01:01:45,320 --> 01:01:48,051 Do you have a girlfriend? - Yes. 576 01:01:48,280 --> 01:01:50,931 And he has a child. 577 01:01:54,440 --> 01:01:56,442 No. - Yes. 578 01:01:56,920 --> 01:01:59,685 Real? - Yes, Frank. 579 01:02:01,160 --> 01:02:06,644 Great. Congratulations. But don't just lie there like that. 580 01:02:07,360 --> 01:02:11,445 Take her out to dinner or to the cinema or something. 581 01:02:12,640 --> 01:02:16,884 Do you have anything else to do, choir boy? - Yes, Frank. 582 01:02:17,360 --> 01:02:19,488 Good for you. 583 01:02:27,040 --> 01:02:32,251 I did it, Elling! I've made the decision. 584 01:02:32,440 --> 01:02:35,728 What have you done? - Asked her out. 585 01:02:36,520 --> 01:02:37,726 Great. 586 01:02:38,120 --> 01:02:39,201 Kjell Bjarne? 587 01:02:42,920 --> 01:02:45,526 Thanks for the invitation. 588 01:02:46,360 --> 01:02:49,921 Please thank Kjell Bjarne instead. - No, just thank Elling. 589 01:02:50,120 --> 01:02:52,327 Also fine. But what time? 590 01:02:53,240 --> 01:02:55,481 Reidun asks when. 591 01:02:56,240 --> 01:02:58,641 Have you not agreed on a time? 592 01:03:00,840 --> 01:03:03,286 Right now. - Right now? 593 01:03:03,480 --> 01:03:05,403 Can I just grab my coat? 594 01:03:05,600 --> 01:03:08,080 Have fun. - Elling! 595 01:03:10,200 --> 01:03:14,330 Wait a minute, Elling! - I have an appointment. 596 01:03:14,520 --> 01:03:16,204 Kjell Bjarne? 597 01:03:47,480 --> 01:03:53,010 What are you doing there? - I look at the expiration date. 598 01:03:53,200 --> 01:03:58,684 Just look, it varies. This one has 2003. This one has 2005. 599 01:03:58,880 --> 01:04:04,683 So what? - Is 2003 a better sauerkraut year? 600 01:04:04,880 --> 01:04:08,885 Are you buying anything else? - Do you have cigars too? 601 01:04:10,360 --> 01:04:15,446 No one knows yet, but there is one new poet: the Sauerkraut Poet. 602 01:04:16,240 --> 01:04:18,891 The mysterious 'E' strikes again. 603 01:04:25,200 --> 01:04:27,601 You don't smoke. 604 01:04:27,800 --> 01:04:31,009 Was it fun? 605 01:04:31,960 --> 01:04:35,681 I showed her the Buick. - What a beautiful thing. 606 01:04:35,960 --> 01:04:41,000 Reidun cleaned his apartment. -His foot is much better. Do you have fire? 607 01:04:45,920 --> 01:04:50,084 You try my friend Alfons Jorgensen to take in. 608 01:04:50,280 --> 01:04:52,647 You pretend he's your friend. 609 01:04:52,840 --> 01:04:58,131 Well, not at all. - He feels cornered. 610 01:05:04,720 --> 01:05:07,883 Just find the right wrench. 611 01:05:08,120 --> 01:05:12,808 The next day it was like they were together all their lives. 612 01:05:14,120 --> 01:05:16,009 Coffee, guys. 613 01:05:16,200 --> 01:05:20,091 I have my poems at least for myself. 614 01:05:20,880 --> 01:05:23,850 He can never get it started. - Welles! 615 01:05:24,040 --> 01:05:28,125 Just wait. - Then we'll go for a ride together. 616 01:05:28,640 --> 01:05:31,644 A ride? Do you mean... 617 01:05:31,840 --> 01:05:37,404 He means a ride. A little way drive the car until you stop. 618 01:05:37,600 --> 01:05:42,766 We can go to my beach hut. I haven't been there in years. 619 01:05:43,520 --> 01:05:46,330 Kjell Bjarne! We can go to his beach hut. 620 01:05:47,320 --> 01:05:50,529 Beach hut? - If Frank allows. 621 01:05:50,720 --> 01:05:53,166 That's none of his business. - Who is Frank? 622 01:05:53,360 --> 01:05:56,648 Nobody. - I'll ask. You're pissing him off. 623 01:05:56,840 --> 01:06:02,324 Stay out of it. We need Frank Åsli need to learn a lesson. 624 01:06:02,520 --> 01:06:07,686 Social services can help me. Why can't I go to a beach hut? 625 01:06:08,480 --> 01:06:12,769 I've never been been to a beach hut. Never! 626 01:06:13,520 --> 01:06:20,130 Why is that social fool to lay down the law for me? 627 01:06:20,720 --> 01:06:23,007 Go talk to Frank. 628 01:06:25,120 --> 01:06:27,441 Just tell him to call me. 629 01:06:28,360 --> 01:06:31,170 Coffee, guys. 630 01:06:34,960 --> 01:06:39,602 Alfons Jorgensen? Are you going these days? with intellectuals? 631 01:06:39,800 --> 01:06:42,167 So what? Do you know him? 632 01:06:42,360 --> 01:06:46,331 From his poetry collections. He used to be very famous. 633 01:06:46,520 --> 01:06:49,444 Why didn't you say that you were a mechanic? 634 01:06:49,640 --> 01:06:52,211 Nobody asked about that. 635 01:06:53,040 --> 01:06:56,169 Behave, guys. - Hey, Frank... 636 01:06:56,360 --> 01:06:58,931 On that trip to that beach hut. 637 01:08:07,280 --> 01:08:11,683 It looks like a ballroom. - Americans are very generous. 638 01:08:12,800 --> 01:08:18,762 Tonight I'm going to walk along the sea like a down-to-earth Ulf Lundell. 639 01:08:20,000 --> 01:08:22,367 Good thing no one was drinking. 640 01:08:29,680 --> 01:08:32,524 Because I'm finally getting out? 641 01:08:32,720 --> 01:08:35,451 They must have the driver, not you. 642 01:08:35,640 --> 01:08:38,849 So I'm not interesting because I'm sitting in the back? 643 01:08:39,040 --> 01:08:42,601 The police kidnapped me from my home. 644 01:08:42,880 --> 01:08:46,851 A routine check. Can I have your driver's license and registration certificate? 645 01:08:47,040 --> 01:08:51,204 A drive away? Nice car. 646 01:08:51,400 --> 01:08:52,890 Renovated by Kjell Bjarne. 647 01:08:53,080 --> 01:08:57,165 A Buick Century. - From 1958. A Buick Century Hardtop. 648 01:08:57,360 --> 01:09:00,603 How does everyone know what is that car called? 649 01:09:01,680 --> 01:09:04,445 A six liter engine. Eight cylinders. 650 01:09:07,680 --> 01:09:11,127 Look at that carburetor. 651 01:09:11,960 --> 01:09:16,966 Difficult to find parts. That's where the power steering is. 652 01:09:22,080 --> 01:09:27,530 The tefting is loose. - Tefting? That's the radiator hose. 653 01:09:27,720 --> 01:09:30,564 We call that a 'tefting'. 654 01:09:30,800 --> 01:09:32,882 You're tearing it apart. - It's loose. 655 01:09:33,080 --> 01:09:34,241 That is also necessary. 656 01:09:49,720 --> 01:09:52,087 How beautiful! 657 01:09:52,280 --> 01:09:56,080 If the tenants have the furniture but not stoked. 658 01:09:56,280 --> 01:10:00,888 I have a boat. Can you sail, Elling? - Elling is an old sailor. 659 01:10:01,520 --> 01:10:06,811 Just ask about the Caribbean. Or to his time as a mercenary in Bosnia. 660 01:10:08,960 --> 01:10:15,002 Where should I sleep, Alf? - It doesn't matter. There are 3 bedrooms. 661 01:10:20,000 --> 01:10:23,971 We can here. - This is our room, Kjell Bjarne. 662 01:10:31,480 --> 01:10:33,721 You know that's not possible. 663 01:10:35,400 --> 01:10:37,562 Stay out of it. 664 01:10:38,920 --> 01:10:43,642 Disgusting. How dare you there even think about? 665 01:10:43,880 --> 01:10:46,611 You'll soon crush the baby. 666 01:10:46,800 --> 01:10:51,761 Do you want a murder on your conscience? for a game of perverted sex? 667 01:10:52,640 --> 01:10:56,042 That sleeping bag is not necessary. I'll make your bed. 668 01:11:01,840 --> 01:11:06,721 Don't. - Help Alf with the firewood. 669 01:11:12,600 --> 01:11:13,761 Sick! 670 01:11:19,800 --> 01:11:21,609 Elling? 671 01:11:25,200 --> 01:11:27,965 We can sit at the table, Elling. 672 01:11:30,160 --> 01:11:34,484 Where did you learn to make that? - In home economics. 673 01:11:35,160 --> 01:11:38,881 I didn't learn anything at school. 674 01:11:39,080 --> 01:11:42,641 I had special education. They thought I was crazy. 675 01:11:42,840 --> 01:11:47,209 He learned to read from his first porn magazine. 676 01:11:47,400 --> 01:11:50,847 It's all to blame of the Workers' Party. 677 01:11:53,320 --> 01:11:56,051 Our lousy school system and all that. 678 01:11:56,240 --> 01:12:01,849 Hooves. That's not the fault of the Workers' Party. 679 01:12:02,040 --> 01:12:05,123 They were part of the government. 680 01:12:05,320 --> 01:12:09,723 A house is not in bad condition because of a few rotten planks. 681 01:12:09,920 --> 01:12:13,288 Hey? - He uses figurative language. 682 01:12:13,840 --> 01:12:17,401 But where did they come those rotten planks come from? 683 01:12:17,600 --> 01:12:19,568 The timber trade. 684 01:12:22,400 --> 01:12:28,760 And who has those rotten planks? smuggled onto the construction site? 685 01:12:28,960 --> 01:12:31,725 Social Democratic Workers of the Workers' Party? 686 01:12:31,920 --> 01:12:33,922 Precisely. - None of it! 687 01:12:34,120 --> 01:12:36,851 They were paid by the CIA and KGB. 688 01:12:37,280 --> 01:12:44,084 They had supplied those rotten planks. - Then call them up and scold them. 689 01:12:51,600 --> 01:12:54,888 I'm just going to bed. 690 01:13:09,160 --> 01:13:11,766 You weigh 120 kilos, Kjell Bjarne. 691 01:13:14,280 --> 01:13:16,203 It was coming. 692 01:13:16,960 --> 01:13:22,569 The moment Kjell had to Bjarne choose between Reidun and me. 693 01:13:25,040 --> 01:13:26,690 Elling? 694 01:13:29,600 --> 01:13:31,364 What is? 695 01:13:35,240 --> 01:13:38,084 Nothing. - Then go to bed. 696 01:13:41,680 --> 01:13:44,160 Can I borrow your underwear? 697 01:13:46,400 --> 01:13:49,324 Don't have clean underwear on? 698 01:13:49,920 --> 01:13:51,331 No. 699 01:13:51,600 --> 01:13:53,841 When did you attracted a beautiful one? 700 01:13:54,040 --> 01:13:57,203 I don't know anymore. - Logical, after so many weeks. 701 01:13:57,400 --> 01:14:03,681 I couldn't have known that Reidun... I couldn't have known that. 702 01:14:03,880 --> 01:14:08,124 I thought I'd pit with you. - And so it didn't matter? 703 01:14:08,320 --> 01:14:11,767 Would you like to borrow my socks too? - Please. 704 01:14:37,720 --> 01:14:39,961 At least say thank you. 705 01:14:46,760 --> 01:14:48,364 Thank you. 706 01:16:00,160 --> 01:16:03,289 Good heavens! 707 01:16:03,880 --> 01:16:06,087 Yes! 708 01:16:14,960 --> 01:16:16,883 Elling... 709 01:16:22,360 --> 01:16:24,044 Elling! 710 01:16:28,480 --> 01:16:31,848 There you are. My underwear was liked, I see. 711 01:16:32,040 --> 01:16:35,806 The time has come. - And you just shout 'Good God'. 712 01:16:36,000 --> 01:16:39,083 The time has come. Reidun has arrived! 713 01:16:42,480 --> 01:16:47,691 Did you mean to claim that Reidun Are you currently giving birth? 714 01:16:53,840 --> 01:16:57,003 Do something! - Shut up! 715 01:17:07,880 --> 01:17:14,604 What? And that in a Norwegian hospital? A few more hours of contractions? 716 01:17:15,040 --> 01:17:19,284 Then you don't understand that she could give birth at any moment? 717 01:17:22,360 --> 01:17:25,170 What does 'hydrocephalic' mean? 718 01:17:25,360 --> 01:17:30,287 Maybe she'll have conjoined twins. Or a baby with a clubfoot. 719 01:17:30,520 --> 01:17:33,888 Or a hydrocephalic clubfoot. 720 01:17:34,080 --> 01:17:37,323 Well no, the baby definitely has ten fingers and toes. 721 01:17:37,560 --> 01:17:40,962 Go to sleep and call tomorrow just read the news. 722 01:17:48,720 --> 01:17:51,610 We can't go to bed now. - Why not? 723 01:17:51,800 --> 01:17:54,565 Come along for a drink. 724 01:17:56,160 --> 01:17:57,764 What then? 725 01:17:57,960 --> 01:18:00,884 Wine. - We don't drink wine. 726 01:18:01,080 --> 01:18:06,530 Precisely. We don't drink wine, so that's why we're going to drink wine now. 727 01:18:06,720 --> 01:18:08,165 Weird tent. 728 01:18:11,280 --> 01:18:15,444 This isn't working. - Calm down. 729 01:18:15,640 --> 01:18:19,929 If you get drunk, we'll have to go back to information. 730 01:18:20,120 --> 01:18:22,726 Then you just have to wait who will be your new roommate. 731 01:18:22,920 --> 01:18:25,241 These are egg cups. 732 01:18:28,760 --> 01:18:35,769 Elling, you are a true friend. I was just grumpy from nerves. 733 01:18:35,960 --> 01:18:41,330 We are friends. You don't always have to to shake my hand, Kjell Bjarne. 734 01:18:41,520 --> 01:18:46,082 We drink to the future. - Cheers. 735 01:18:50,440 --> 01:18:53,603 And now you're going to call the hospital. 736 01:18:53,800 --> 01:18:59,648 Shouldn't you do that? - No, Kjell Bjarne. Hurry up. 737 01:19:04,680 --> 01:19:05,727 Waiter... 738 01:19:09,840 --> 01:19:13,367 I have to tell you something. Sit down. 739 01:19:13,680 --> 01:19:17,241 His girlfriend is currently getting a child. 740 01:19:17,440 --> 01:19:19,920 Rita, a bottle of champagne. 741 01:19:20,280 --> 01:19:23,841 That guy in overalls is almost a father. 742 01:19:42,000 --> 01:19:43,126 And? 743 01:19:47,120 --> 01:19:49,487 Over ten pounds, Elling. 744 01:19:50,320 --> 01:19:52,926 A big girl! 745 01:20:05,560 --> 01:20:08,928 Do you hear me, Elling? Over ten pounds! 746 01:20:10,120 --> 01:20:13,761 It will be even bigger than you! 747 01:20:18,280 --> 01:20:21,887 What do we actually drink? - Champagne! 748 01:20:22,080 --> 01:20:26,051 Shit, that's good stuff! 749 01:20:32,120 --> 01:20:35,442 I still don't know how we got home that evening. 750 01:20:36,720 --> 01:20:42,887 The alcohol was too strong for us. Send us back to the facility. 751 01:20:43,600 --> 01:20:48,527 That's for crazy people. Quite logical that you wanted to celebrate that new child. 752 01:20:48,720 --> 01:20:51,803 How are mother and child? - No idea. 753 01:20:53,600 --> 01:20:57,685 Take an aspirin and help clean up that puke. 754 01:20:57,960 --> 01:21:02,204 You'll have to read this later. I got it from the library. 755 01:21:02,600 --> 01:21:04,170 Please note the submission date. 756 01:21:04,960 --> 01:21:06,689 Jesusmina! 757 01:21:08,920 --> 01:21:11,526 You'll be fine. 758 01:21:12,600 --> 01:21:14,887 Everything passes away. 759 01:21:15,680 --> 01:21:20,004 Or put differently: everything turns into something else 760 01:21:20,200 --> 01:21:22,965 Here's your newspaper. - Thank you. 761 01:21:23,160 --> 01:21:28,724 Have you read the Sauerkraut Poet? - Naturally. Not a bad poem. 762 01:21:30,280 --> 01:21:31,884 'E'? 763 01:21:35,360 --> 01:21:36,441 Yes. 764 01:21:39,480 --> 01:21:44,122 I couldn't believe my luck when I read in the newspaper about Kare Svingen... 765 01:21:44,320 --> 01:21:48,245 ...and the pack of sauerkraut that he had bought in the city. 766 01:21:49,120 --> 01:21:52,124 I have made my debut. 767 01:21:53,120 --> 01:22:00,481 Thousands of people want to know now who that mysterious 'E' is. 768 01:22:00,680 --> 01:22:02,967 I'm on everyone's tongue. 769 01:22:04,600 --> 01:22:09,083 It's tempting to reveal it, but no. 770 01:22:09,280 --> 01:22:11,931 I want to remain who I am: 771 01:22:12,120 --> 01:22:18,571 The mama's boy. That anonymous one voice from the silent night streets. 772 01:23:29,772 --> 01:23:37,772 After the novel Bloedbroeders van Ingvar Ambjørnsen 773 01:24:49,400 --> 01:24:53,500 Vertaald door: Paula Stevens