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SINGLE MARRIED

based on the novel by MILICA JANKOVIĆ MIR-JAM

screenplay by MILENA DEPOLO

produced by ZORAN JANKOVIĆ

STARRING Miloš BIKOVIĆ

Brankica SEBASTIJANOVIĆ

directed by IVAN STEFANOVIĆ

Auntie...

Mrs. Petronijević.

To what do I owe this surprise visit?

Radmilo... you're like a son to me.

-You know that. -I do.

I've always supported you.

I was right to do so.

You're a successful lawyer, you have a nice house.

You're successful in every aspect.

Thank you, auntie.

Everything you accomplished, you did by yourself.

Can we get to the point?

-Of course. -Thank you.

You truly have everything.

Except a wife.

Yes.

It's time you got married.

It is.

I must admit I agree with you.

I have the perfect wife for you. My Dara.

I almost didn't finish all the questions. I won't even get a C.

How about you?

Tatjana, what is it? Why are you so quiet?

I'm worried about my grades, too.

You're not worried about your grades.

-What am I worried about, then? -About...

RADMILO TOMIĆ LAW FIRM

Mrs. Petronijević...

Your Dara is an extremely beautiful girl.

She is, really.

And she's amazing in the household.

You know the saying, like mother, like daughter.

I do.

But I have to tell you that, despite how wonderful I think your family is,

I've chosen my future wife already.

Radmilo, my dear.

-I didn't know this. -Wait, wait.

You won't find a better wife than my Dara.

We've prepared a tavern as dowry and 50.000 dinars.

Thank you, but I'm not interested in a dowry.

Plus our house, of course, after we die.

Stana, I have an Atlas fur coat and 2.000 dinars for you.

Stana, you promised me.

Mrs. Venka, if Radmilo has already chosen,

neither you nor I have a say.

But you gave my Dara hope.

I apologize to both you and her if I gave you false hope, but...

I haven't promised anything.

This is a huge surprise to me.

Radmilo, who is she, dear?

-Yes, who is she? -You don't know her.

-She's from Belgrade. -From Belgrade?

Oh my God.

Good luck having a wife from Belgrade, you'll see.

We'll see if she lets you in the house, Stana.

From Belgrade. Goodbye.

Goodbye.

He proposed to someone else.

-How? -I don't know.

Wait up, darling.

-Dara! -What happened there?

Wait up.

-Maybe they wanted Dara to marry Tomić. -I don't know.

That must be it. Half the town is in love with him.

Either way, seems there won't be a wedding. Don't worry.

I'm not worried.

You didn't tell your auntie?

-Auntie... -Why, you little...

Auntie, I didn't want to tell you until it was certain.

Is it certain now?

I'm still waiting for a response, but...

What is she like? Who is she?

She's the cousin of my friend from college.

-Remember Dragiša? -Of course!

-I was preparing for an exam with Dragiša. -Okay?

That's when I met her. She was still just a girl.

I went up to her and kissed her hand like she was a grown-up.

She smiled and looked me straight in the eye.

Auntie, I will remember that look for the rest of my life.

-Is she pretty? -Like an angel.

-What's her name? -Ljiljana.

Ljiljana!

-I'm so sorry I'm late. -Don't worry about it.

I'm always scared someone will steal you away if I leave you alone.

Nobody could steal me away from you.

What did you do yesterday?

My friends and I played some cards.

I was lucky, Ljiljana.

I don't like it when you gamble.

-It can get out of hand easily. -It won't, don't worry.

-Hello. -Hello.

Who was that?

-You know, I've been thinking. -About what?

About how I can't imagine my future without you.

-Really? -Certainly.

Well... the farthest thing that I can see in the future

is us going to the cinema tonight.

I'd go with you to the end of the Earth, let alone the cinema.

His house is so beautiful.

Best of all, he acquired it all on his own.

It's pretty.

Listen, let's wait up for him.

Come on, he'll be going home soon.

-Okay. -We won't wait for long.

Oh my God! I love the way Ika shamelessly looks at me.

I don't like him. He isn't serious.

At least he's young.

I really like him.

Radmilo isn't that old.

Your father is eight years older than your mother.

Tatjana, come home.

I'll be right there, mom. We're talking about school.

Hurry up.

Him. He's a good young man.

Alright, alright.

I don't look at him like some little girl foolishly in love with him.

I sort of respect him.

-Hello. -Hello, Tatjana.

He always smiles at me so nicely when I run into him.

-Good morning, mother. -Good morning.

Have a seat, Ljiljana.

I want to talk to you about something.

Your father and I mentioned Dragiša's friend, Radmilo Tomić.

He wrote again, did he?

Mom, I already told you, I don't love him.

Everyone who knows him says he's a wonderful young man.

I'm not saying he isn't.

He's not asking for anything. Not one thing.

Just me, nothing indeed.

Don't talk like that.

Some girls never know if someone proposed to them out of love or for the dowry.

You'll never have to wonder about that.

You should be happy.

There aren't any more men like him left.

Plus, he's handsome.

A smart girl would find him flawless.

Okay, then I'm not smart.

Listen, Ljiljana.

He'll come here tonight with Dragiša.

-No! -He's coming, it's been arranged.

Wait until you meet him and then decide.

Nobody will make you do anything you don't want to.

Think about it carefully.

You won't get another chance like this one.

Everyone wants a dowry.

-Not everyone. -Trust me.

You're beautiful.

But you're not getting proposals left and right.

When they hear you have nothing to offer, they're out the door.

Jelka!

Jelka!

Jelka!

Jelka!

I'm here. Where's the fire?

I'll be right down.

That lawyer doesn't sound so bad.

Jelka, he could be Clark Gable for all I care, it doesn't matter, I love Momčilo.

And you're sure he loves you too?

Yes.

-Look. -Jelka!

There's nothing to it then. It's clear.

You have to talk to him.

Or else you'll spend years going out together, having walks.

And you won't get married.

-What do I tell him? -Tell him how you feel.

To be that direct?

You have to be. Or else you'll never know where you stand.

Jelka, you're different. You can do that, but I...

-I can't. -You can.

Just ask him if he's planning a future with you or not.

You mean I propose to him?

You don't have to propose.

Just tell him what your family has in store for you, and you'll see how serious he is.

If he gets upset about the lawyer's proposal, he loves you.

Fine, Jelka. I'll do that.

I'll go see him right away.

-How do I look? -You look pretty.

You always look pretty, just...

What?

You don't have to look so virtuous.

You can be more open with him. Understand?

-What do you mean? -Be flirty.

Is this seat taken?

No, have a seat.

What a wonderful surprise.

You're a sight for sore eyes.

We're all alone. It's like you knew.

Have a seat.

No need.

Why are you giving me that look?

I'm in a bad mood.

I'll cheer you up.

Momčilo...

I came here to ask you something.

You know you can ask me anything.

I know, but...

This is uncomfortable.

Why? When have I said no to you?

You told me that... you can imagine a future with me.

I did.

Well... are you going to marry me?

Look at that, the girl wants to get married, so she came here to propose.

So modern, girls proposing to guys.

Momčilo, I'm serious.

An ultimatum.

I liked you because you never mentioned marriage, unlike other girls.

What other girls?

I mean women in general.

All they think about is when they'll get married. And you...

You were unbothered by that, up until now.

What happened?

I know, your family upset you, so you came to me?

No. It's not that.

Why are you so upset? I'll calm you down. Come here.

Momčilo, I'm asking you.

Are you going to marry me or not?

I will. I will.

Momčilo. Momčilo!

Wait, wait. How am I supposed to marry you if you don't let me get to know all of you?

Let me know who I'm dealing with.

-Let go of me! Let me go! -Listen, Ljiljana.

We're still young, we have to live a little.

-Is that okay? -No!

-No? -No.

I asked you nicely. I got my answer.

So...

If you won't marry me, I'll marry someone else.

-Will you? -Yes.

No complaints here.

If you've found a better option, go ahead.

You really don't care.

You'll even treat your friends for your girlfriend getting married.

You'd be happy if I got married!

I wouldn't be singing out of joy, but I wouldn't cry either.

Wait, wait. Why mix love and marriage?

-I love you without it. -Don't touch me!

Goodbye, Momčilo.

What a wonderful surprise.

Ljiljana!

Ljiljana.

Ljiljana?

You're Ljiljana?

-This is yours. -Thank you.

Where were you?

At the cinema.

What did you watch?

I watched...

Did you have a nice time?

It was sad.

Come on.

Dragiša's here. With Radmilo.

There they are.

Little cousin.

Ljiljana.

Ljiljana, you probably don't remember me.

You were in school when we met, miss.

I remember.

You know, Ljiljana,

Radmilo's about to become a people's deputy.

Really?

Forget that. You should hear him on the defense.

Radmilo is a great friend of mine.

I would gladly let him take care of what's dearest to my heart.

Listen,

maybe tonight's not the best time for...

Why not?

Maybe we could all go out to lunch tomorrow.

-Maybe that's not... -No need.

I accept.

I will marry you, sir.

Jelka!

Congratulations. Congratulations.

Congratulations.

Don't you worry one bit, auntie.

Give Radmilo some time, Ljiljana is going to fall in love for sure.

There isn't a person who doesn't love him.

I believe you, Dragiša. I just want today to go smoothly.

Don't you worry. Everything is going to be fine.

Well, congratulations.

I wish all the best for the happy couple.

You gained a son, I hope you'll get grandkids as well.

The more kids, the merrier.

-God willing. Thank you. -Thank you.

-Where's Momčilo? -In Vienna.

Does he know Ljiljana's getting married?

Probably.

He wasn't ready for anything serious.

She wanted to believe he'd marry her.

Although, I wouldn't complain if I were her.

This man knows how to love, I'm sure of it.

Just look at him. Look.

But he loves Ljiljana.

She's beautiful. Really. He has it good.

She's beautiful, but she has no dowry.

That means he really loves her.

Only if it were mutual.

Wait, do you think Ljiljana is still...?

A few days ago, she was in love with Momčilo.

Either she easily falls in love...

...or our lawyer won't have a great time on his wedding night.

I'll be right back.

Hey. How are you?

Come on, you'll forget all about Momčilo.

I've already forgotten him.

Your groom is wonderful. He is just my type.

He is.

You'll be happy with him.

I already am.

If only everyone was half as happy as I am.

If Momčilo asks, tell him how beautiful the wedding was.

And how I laughed my heart out.

I will.

Excuse me.

We'll get going soon.

He left yesterday. I don't know where he could be.

-I do. -Where?

In Belgrade.

There's a wedding.

Really? Whose?

His own.

He finally got married.

-You're not sad? -No, why would I be?

You're right, he's a lot older.

Who is he getting married to?

-It's not Miss Dara, is it? -No, no.

A girl from Belgrade. She's very beautiful.

My brother told me.

I'm off.

See you.

Hello.

Hello, Tatjana.

You're here. Look, I made your favorite dessert.

-But you have to eat something first. -I can't.

But you haven't eaten all day.

I'm not hungry. Why can't you leave me alone?

Watch your tone! What's with you?

Don't be hard on her. She's just upset over school.

Did you have the oral test in French?

-No. -How come?

Mrs. Nikolić promised me she'd ask Mrs. Milošević to quiz you.

So you can improve that F. You have two F's.

What are you hiding from me?

Hiding what?!

You keep asking me about school. You'll know when I get quizzed.

I don't know what's with her.

All she does is cry, and she's so upset I can't ask her anything.

You're too lenient with her.

Because she was a good girl until now.

We live in a time when parents are afraid of their kids, not the other way around.

Did you hear the lawyer, Tomić, was getting married? Today.

It's a girl from Belgrade, without a dowry.

She must love her very much.

Write to us.

Come to your father, honey.

Go on now. Take care. Love you.

Don't you want to wave to your parents?

No.

Are you warm enough?

I am.

Today was rough.

We can relax now.

The town's made for relaxation, you'll see.

It's so calm and beautiful.

We have a lot of roses in the garden.

-I love roses. -Really?

You'll like it there, then.

We have a big garden. We even have fruit.

I always dreamt of having a house and a big garden.

And a wife inside.

I can't wait for you to see the town.

Do you have a headache?

No.

A little.

When are we arriving?

In an hour.

This is our town.

Up there is my office.

The house is near.

I walk to work every day. It's beautiful, you'll see.

-A white dove. -Shut up, Ika.

Why? You don't find her pretty?

The woman just got married.

You're right.

I'll be patient.

She's going to need me in a couple of years.

Beautiful, is it not?

It is.

You can plant anything you want.

Welcome.

Welcome, Madam. My name is Julija.

-Ljiljana. -Nice to meet you.

Julija makes sure I'm well fed, and my clothes are ironed.

-Now I'll be taking care of you as well. -Thank you.

Mr. Radmilo, she's a true lady.

Yes, she is.

How do you like the garden? Beautiful, isn't it?

It's amazing in the morning, you'll see.

-It's nice. -You'll be able to relax here.

She will, of course. You'll have breakfast here in the morning.

Come here.

She's pretty.

I'm not so sure he'll be happy with her.

She's used to the city. She'll be bored here.

And it'll be his fault.

You might be right.

But it's none of my business.

Even Ika's looking at her.

I don't know what he is thinking.

Let's study.

Come on, you'll be quizzed tomorrow.

Okay.

Have you been working here long?

Yes. Two and a half years.

I have to tell you, I think I've never seen Mr. Radmilo so happy.

Let me show you around the house.

Go on. You have to see how beautiful it is from the inside.

I hope you'll like it.

She surely will. It's her house now.

Not just a house, it's her home.

I don't know what everyone's on about how pretty she is.

It's not like there aren't pretty girls here.

She's not all that.

You're the prettiest to me, honey.

I got that tapestry from aunt Stana.

You have to meet her, she's like a mother to me.

Yes, aunt Stana. After you.

After you, I put on the fire so the Madam feels at home.

and doesn't catch a cold.

How do you like the furniture?

I got it all instead of payments.

-I needed it, of course. -Yes.

The furniture is really nice.

It is, it's nice.

Now I'll show you the study. Come with me.

Here it is. Over here.

This is the study. Mr. Radmilo works here.

And here we have a sofa so he can rest.

Look how pretty this pillow with irises is.

It really is.

It's like the irises are real. All that's missing is the smell.

All that's left is the main room.

Your bedroom.

Come with me.

Please...

This is the bedroom.

I heated up a cauldron in the bathroom.

So you'd have hot water, if the Madam wants to take a bath first.

Or maybe you want to have some dinner first?

I don't know. Want to eat dinner first, Ljiljana?

Sure.

Alright, then.

I prepared cold meals, I wasn't sure when you'd be coming.

We have chicken, salad, cheese pie.

Do you like cheese pies?

-I do. -Great.

We have watermelon and strawberry preserves.

Mrs. Stana brought it.

I'll go get everything ready.

Auntie can't wait to see you.

Shall we go to dinner?

Let's go.

After you.

If only you knew how long I have waited for this moment.

Your skin smells so nice.

Here we are. The roast.

-You're not hungry? -Not really.

To be honest, I'm not that hungry either. Ever since I got the call from your parents.

Here you go, the cheese pie.

Mr. Radmilo loves cheese pie.

This is especially for him.

Here you go. There.

Have a bite.

Come on.

Do you remember me?

I do, but not really well.

You were just a little girl back then.

Look at you now.

A woman.

A real woman.

My wife.

I forgot the cheese. Here.

The Madam isn't eating?

Something's not... to your liking?

No, no. Everything's fine. I'm just not that hungry.

And you, Sir? You're not hungry either?

No, everything's great. We're about to eat.

Yes. Alright.

What do you want for lunch tomorrow?

Whatever you decide.

Okay. I'll be going now.

You enjoy yourselves. I'll have a great time with you. I'm getting up early tomorrow.

I bid you good night, Madam. And you as well, Sir.

-Bon apetit. -Good night.

Ljiljana!

I'll be right there.

Take your time, I'll be waiting.

Come here.

Finally.

I thought Julija would never leave.

Do you know how much I love you?

Do you?

My wife.

What is it?

Why are you looking at me like that?

I'm sorry.

What for?

I can't.

It's okay.

I know you are having a headache from the train.

Let me kiss it better.

Get away from me.

Why did I get married?

I can't do this.

Hey. It's alright. Everything is going to be fine. Calm down.

Let go of me!

I don't love you.

That's completely normal.

You don't even know me.

-We don't have to do this tonight. -What about tomorrow?

We'll talk about it. Take all the time you need.

You'll get to know me.

And you'll love me then. Right?

Come on, why are you looking at me like that?

You're tired from the trip. You need to rest.

Come here, have a seat.

Look at you, all scared. Come here.

Everything is going to be fine.

Easy now.

Why can't you just leave me alone?!

You're disgusting! I hate you!

I can't do this.

I just can't.

I'm in love with another man.

I've loved him for two years, and I loved him today as well,

when I said I loved you at the church.

I still love him.

Wait, wait.

Why did you marry me if you hated me?

Did I force you into this?

-No. -Well why then?!

Because my parents forced me!

But I can't stay here, not even for a second.

You're a stranger to me.

I will never love you.

Where do you think you're going, madam?

You can't go anywhere, it's dark outside.

Lay over here.

Don't be afraid.

I'll sleep in my study.

I bid you sweet dreams, madam.

END OF EPISODE ONE