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Ljiljana, I also want a divorce. At least we can agree on that.

I'll be a gentleman and take all the blame.

But I have one condition.

You'll stay in this house for three months, as my wife.

We have to live like that for three months?

-Why, Radmilo? -I'll treat you right.

You can sleep here, I'll sleep in my study room.

I owe you that much.

Would you like to sit and have a cup of coffee?

No, no, thank you. I just wanted to return this. I'm in a hurry.

Goodbye.

She forgot this.

<i>Mother went to the country and</i> <i>I'm embroidering you a pillow. With irises.</i>

<i>I have to finish it</i> <i>before Mother gets back.</i>

<i>Every leaf has a letter of my name on it.</i>

<i>Nobody will be able to read it. Only you.</i>

Why would she hang herself?

I'll tell you, but you can't tell Mr. Radmilo.

What does Radmilo have to do with it?

That girl is in love with him.

<i>I hope you're happy now.</i>

<i>You must be, since the only thing</i> <i>important to you was to get married,</i>

<i>to whom wasn't as important.</i>

<i>But I will see you again.</i>

<i>Expect me soon. Momčilo.</i>

SINGLE MARRIED

<i>Dear Jelka,</i>

<i>I was wrong.</i>

<i>Radmilo is everything</i> <i>I thought Momčilo was.</i>

<i>He's the husband</i> <i>every woman would want to have.</i>

<i>Except for me.</i>

<i>But now that I figured out</i> <i>he's what I wanted,</i>

<i>maybe it's too late.</i>

<i>He knows I loved Momčilo</i>

<i>and I don't know</i> <i>if he'll ever forgive me.</i>

<i>At times it seems like he might, but...</i>

<i>...then he becomes cold as ice again.</i>

I love going on trips.

-Hello. -Hello.

What's that over there, Radmilo?

A chicken.

-That's not what I meant. -I know, I was just kidding. It's wheat.

Can you smell the flowers?

I can.

What kind of bush is this?

Blackberry.

Blackberry preserves.

-Do you like that? -It's my favorite.

Then, we'll make it.

By the time the blackberries bear fruit, we'll be divorced.

Why are you so quiet all of a sudden?

You are, as well.

And your profession doesn't allow you to be quiet.

That's true, I have to be very talkative.

Well then, pretend you're in court.

Alright.

Who am I defending?

The plaintiff, or the guilty party?

The guilty party.

Welcome, welcome.

-Hello. -Hello.

-How have you been, Mr. Tomić? -Good, thank you for asking.

Is this your wife?

It is. Mrs. Tomić.

-Congratulations! -Thank you.

-Would you like to have something to drink? -Sure, a beer for me.

-I'll have a glass of wine. -Coming right up.

It's nice here.

Do you like it?

Then we'll have to come here more often.

It's so cute.

We should all be vegetarians.

-Here you go. -Thank you.

Enjoy.

If Julija makes lamb tomorrow, you'll eat it?

I will.

What are you thinking about, madam?

I was thinking...

Why should I tell you?

Because I would like to know.

-Really? -Yes.

Alright, then.

I was thinking about how you should remarry right after we get divorced.

You're really concerned about my future, are you?

I am, Radmilo.

You deserve a better wife.

Would you like to find me one?

You can be my matchmaker.

I don't think you need one.

At least two women living in this street would marry you.

You are going to marry the man you love, aren't you?

Oh, right, you can't, because he doesn't want you.

I'm sorry, I hurt your feelings.

Why do you want to spoil my mood?

Why?

I was in such a great mood.

Mrs. Ljiljana, a gentleman wants to talk to you, he says it's important.

He came here from Belgrade.

Julija, please tell him I'm not home.

Hello, Ljiljana.

Won't you invite your friend form Belgrade in?

-Surprise! -It is, indeed.

Where have you been?

-I didn't want to bother you. -Bother?

Look at him. You've lost weight.

Isn't that right, Pera?

It was the same for me in the first few months of my marriage.

Have a seat.

Listen, I talked to Verka.

About Margita.

She thinks you're right.

-But she's mad at you, you know? -Why?

She says his closest friends still haven't met Ljiljana.

We haven't been anywhere yet. Only to visit aunt Stana.

-You know how she is. -And you know Verka.

-I do. -Like all women, she's curious.

She heard stories about how Mrs. Tomić's beautiful.

You'll meet her. Of course, you will.

But tell me something.

Come here.

Why are you acting like that?

I would act like a teenage girl, if it weren't for all the women around me.

They're leading me astray.

Hey kid, don't you listen to us.

No, no, I'm doing my own thing.

My wife is crazy with jealousy.

And her friends just keep lighting the fire.

Listen, take Ljiljana to visit old ladies only.

The old ladies always say nice things about us.

Why do you still look at girls, Mr. Voja?

Leave them to us, bachelors.

Look at him.

Pera, boy...

I ran out of cigarettes, will you run down to the tobacconist?

Of course.

I have to tell you about a mess that happened. It was a whole thing.

They told Verica about Perka, the widow, and me.

And you didn't do anything?

If you count kissing as something.

You know, a lot could've happened.

But I didn't want that.

You're lying, you bastard, I can tell.

Listen, Radmilo, I love Verica. You know that. I love her with all my heart.

But that's how it is when you're married. You know a woman in and out,

so you want a change of scenery.

It's like a cold spritzer to a thirsty throat.

But I really didn't do anything wrong.

But... if she asks you...

-You're gonna be on my side. -Of course.

Voja, just... if I hear you messed up, I'll be the first to tell you.

Thank you.

Here's Pera.

Here you go.

You brought the cigarettes, here are a few for you.

Thank you.

How have you been? What are you up to?

I've seen you around with that little brunette.

I've seen you around as well, Mr. Voja.

You see me only with my wife, isn't that right? And nobody else?

Yes, I was about to say that.

Yeah. Go on now.

I have to get going, Radmilo. It's going to rain.

We're going to the theater tonight.

I have a table. You and Ljiljana could join us.

We'll be there.

But beware of Verka if you don't show up.

No, no, we're coming.

-Well, bye. -Bye.

Hello.

Hello, Mrs. Nikolić. I thought I heard something, so I wanted to check.

Are you so devoted to your husband that you won't even let me in?

I'm surprised by your sense of entitlement, Momčilo.

You forget I'm a married woman.

And you forget you married him not because you loved him,

but because you wanted to get back at me.

Even if that were the case, that's changed.

I'm not interested in you anymore.

You're lying. I can see it in your eyes, you still love me.

-Here you go. -No, thanks.

-You're refusing my gift? -I am.

You're not asking me to have a seat.

It's fine, I'll do it myself.

I'm not sure if your husband knows how bad of a housewife you are.

I bet he wouldn't enjoy hearing about it.

Momčilo, please leave.

Pera, I'll be back when I get the act.

I must've forgotten it at home.

Leave when you're done, don't wait for me.

I will.

Hello, is that you, Ika? Listen.

He went home, so I can call you.

I don't know. Probably to see Ljiljana.

Do you want to go to the theater tonight? Mr. and Mrs. Tomić are going.

Alright, you get us a table.

What do you think they'll do now?

Mr. Radmilo, you're home early.

Mrs. Ljiljana is inside, she has a visitor from Belgrade.

From Belgrade?

A gentleman.

Being upset suits you.

It's pretentious of you to think I still love you.

I'm proud of being strong enough to reject you.

You're a little, passionate animal. You're so cute.

-Momčilo. -I don't mind that you're married.

On the contrary. When are you coming to Belgrade?

I won't be jealous of your husband.

Now you're even prettier than before.

That ring on your finger gives you the taste of forbidden fruit.

And that's the sweetest taste there is.

Let go of me, Momčilo!

Momčilo!

You bastard! You weren't brave enough to get married so you break ours up!

Bastard? Do you know who I am?

Get out of my house, you loafer!

You're lucky I don't kill you!

You found a real classy husband, Ljiljana. You like them really classy.

Radmilo! Radmilo, let him go!

Let him go, Radmilo, please! Let him go!

I pity you for marrying such a savage.

Radmilo, please don't blame me for this.

Leave me alone!

Of course you're to blame.

I won't stand here and watch bastards like him be all over you in my own house!

It's shameful!

So that's your great love.

You have the right to be mad, but...

Just tell me this, did you know he was coming?

-No. -No?

No. But you must've been hoping he'd come.

I wonder what would've happened had I not shown up.

I'm sorry for ruining your rendezvous.

Why are you being like that, Radmilo?

You can throw me out of this house whenever you want.

I'm here because you asked me.

You sure did come to his rescue when I started choking him.

I did that for you, not him!

-Please don't! -You don't deserve to become a murderer!

He doesn't even mind that you got married.

Your relationship would get fixed easily if you were in Belgrade.

The husband wouldn't suspect a thing.

You don't know me, Radmilo.

I couldn't heal from that love just like that, understand that?

When you love someone, even a bad man, you need time to heal.

You won't ever heal.

You're going to find me repulsive forever because of that one mistake?

Mrs. Ljiljana, how did you survive this thunder?

I barely managed to pick everything up.

Don't worry, Ljiljana.

Everything's gonna be fine.

What happened?

That nice man from Belgrade told her that her mother was sick.

She's worried.

Darling, she'll get better.

Don't cry, Mrs. Ljiljana.

You have your Mr. Radmilo.

He's going to take care of you.

Ljiljana, do you want to go to the theater tonight?

The Cabinet Minister's Wife is showing.

That's great. You can cheer up.

-Go on. -I do.

-When does it start? -At nine.

Don't worry. Go wash your face.

Thank you for being so nice to me in front of Julija.

With a little strength, it's not hard to act like you're in a happy marriage.

Are you going to cry again?

Don't cry, Ljiljana.

We're going to the theater tonight.

My friend will be there with his wife.

Everyone is dying to meet you.

You shouldn't be tearful.

Hey there, kitty.

Hey, kitty, kitty. Come here.

Come here.

Come on.

Hey there, neighbour.

Would you like to have it?

It wouldn't want that, it ran away from me just now.

-Is it yours? -It's ours, so to speak.

Go on, take it.

Well, alright then.

Thank you. I'll go give it some milk.

Thank you, Ika.

There they are.

Mrs. Vera, I finally brought you Ljiljana.

-I'm so glad to see you. -Likewise.

Voja Marković, my best friend. He's an engineer.

-The pleasure is all mine. -Nice to meet you.

His wife. This is my Ljiljana.

Have a seat.

Frankly, I'm a bit mad at your husband.

Voja's best friend, and I haven't yet met his wife.

And so many have seen you.

Seen and talked about.

Everyone knows everything here.

Even what you eat and drink.

Ljiljana, this is my circle of friends. We would always go out together.

Only, not all of us are here.

Our class teacher's not here.

You have to tease Danica, do you, Voja?

Danica Milošević is a friend of ours.

She teaches French and is considered to be very strict.

She was in love with Mr. Radmilo.

But she's a wonderful girl.

I'm a little afraid of her, I must admit.

You? Afraid of the teacher, but you like the high school seniors, don't you?

What are you saying, darling?

Think I don't know you go to Mr. Radmilo's office and check them out from the window?

Is the high school next to your office?

Don't you worry about him, he's serious. My husband, on the other hand...

He likes to look.

The show's starting.

Why's your head in the clouds?

-It's you, auntie. -It's me.

I'm trying to find a way to avoid the worn area.

My oh my. Place a piece of cloth.

You're right. After all, it will only last a couple of days on him.

What did you say? Your boss didn't come back to work today?

He didn't.

Nothing lasts more than a day on him.

Her.

She likes playing with one of our kittens.

We barely make do.

I push it through the fence on purpose.

You bastard.

And yesterday...

She was baking.

I was so jealous.

Of her or the baked goods?

It's hard to make do with just a pension.

What about Milan?

He's keeping to himself.

But... I think he likes her.

My husband can't do it. Instead of looking out for himself, he cares about politics.

Other people deal with politics, but they care about their lives.

They become board members, members of committees, they climb the ranks.

He says: "That is not working, the opposition will argue!"

"This is not working, it will harm the party's reputation."

Đoka, Draga's husband built an entire house by being in the party.

While my husband is ruining our house!

It is hard.

It is, auntie, indeed.

That's why I called you over, so I can ask you...

...to lend us some money.

Are you alright, auntie?

Are you crazy, child?! How would I have money?!

Well, the money that you have in your account.

-That money? -That.

Don't count on that.

I wouldn't touch that.

I barely managed to save up in case of emergency.

What an angel.

She's so invested in the show.

We'll give you interest.

In two months time, you'll have your money back.

Listen, I'll make him join a committee, so help me God.

Forget the party!

You still haven't got your coffee?

-I haven't. -That girl is so rude.

You have to ask her for one coffee three times!

Auntie, sometimes I want to smash her head in.

But I can't, I have to take it.

I haven't paid her for three months.

Anka! Anka, where's that coffee?!

Anka!

Don't you talk about me behind my back.

You'll forget about this embarrassment here, and then I'll be back!

I'll be a Minister's wife once again.

Don't you tell me: "We didn't know, Živka.

Why didn't you tell us, Živka?"

Now scram. Go home.

Go home, go on now.

How do they learn all those lines?

They criticized it after the premiere.

But it was successful abroad.

-But nobody's as good as Žanka. -That's for sure.

Ljiljana, this is my scrivener.

-Petar Ivanović, he's a student. -Nice to meet you.

Look. He kissed her hand just to spite us.

-Goodbye. -Bye.

Radmilo wasn't enough for her, she wants everyone's attention.

Look at how she's smiling.

If you ask me, you're the prettiest, honey.

We have to get going now.

They haven't told us when they're coming over.

That's right. Do tell.

But it would be better if you came over for a whole afternoon.

-We will. -We'll come over.

And you stop by our house sometime.

We'll be having a party by the Circle of Sisters soon.

I know. Radmilo's aunt Stana invited me.

-I'll see you there then. -See you.

I took care of this.

-Goodbye. -See you.

-Vera and Voja seem nice. -They are.

But Vera seems a bit jealous.

She is, a lot.

To be fair, Voja has a tendency to look at women.

-Good evening. -Good evening.

How did you like the play, Mr. Tomić?

It was very good.

Mrs. Nikolić. Good evening. Let me introduce you to my wife.

I know your wife. I admire her all the time.

This is Mr. Nikolić, he's a judge.

A pleasure.

-This is their son, Ika. He's a law student. -Nice to meet you.

They have another son, Milan. He's a second lieutenant.

He got caught up, he'll be right out.

How about you, how do you like it here?

-Did you get used to being here? -I have. Quicker than I thought.

The houses and gardens here are wonderful.

I have to admit,

we thought Mr. Tomić marrying a woman from Belgrade was a mistake.

Rumor is that women from Belgrade like having fun more than staying home.

But you were a nice surprise.

Many people think that.

I watched you ironing your husband's suits this morning and told my sons:

"Find a girl like her."

Mr. Radmilo is nice, too.

I tell our Ika to look up to you.

You'll be proud of me one day, dad.

If only you'd stop going to protests in Belgrade.

He was hit in the head with a rock for no reason.

I always come back alive and well.

I'm so sad we didn't send Ika to the military academy like we did with Milan.

You always preferred Milan over me, mother.

-That's not true, Ika. -It is, dad.

Well... Mr. Tomić.

Come by our house to visit with your wife, we'd love to have you.

Thank you, we will.

-Good night. -Good night.

We'll even give you a kitten.

Good night.

-Good night. -Good night.

Tell me something, Milan.

Why haven't you said a word all night?

Me?

-You seem a bit under the weather. -Yeah, right.

You seem suspicious.

-But I know why that is. -What?

You're in love.

You really have a screw loose.

And do you know who with?

Our neighbour.

-What a nice family. -They are.

Mr. Nikolić and I are in the same party.

What a wonderful bouquet.

Let's not do this now, Radmilo.

Please. We had a nice time tonight.

Let's go to sleep on that notion.

Fine.

Good night.

Good night.

And what's this?

You told me you didn't know he was coming.

Yes, but...

I got that letter, Radmilo, but...

But you hid it from me.

Yes, but only because I was afraid of how you'd react.

Now you hate me.

Why do you even care what I think?

Radmilo, I'm aware of what I did to you.

Remind me, why were you suffering? Because of your injured vanity?

He wasn't sad enough that you married me, is that it?

Go sleep it off, and you'll love him again when you wake up.

Why are you saying that? Every word hurts, Radmilo.

You're so sensitive, madam.

Will you stop being formal?

If that makes you happy, Ljiljana.

Go to sleep.

What are you doing, madam?

I have a headache, I wanted to get a glass of water.

His visit today upset you?

It did.

You need a man, that's why you have a headache, madam.

Are you okay?

I have a headache and I feel sick.

Did you take an aspirin?

No.

I'll go tell Julija to bring it.

Want me to bring you a wet towel?

Sure, there's one in the drawer.

You're so good, Radmilo.

I'll go call Julija.

Why didn't you call me right away, my dear Madam?

You cried because of your mother?

I'll bring the aspirin. I almost forgot.

I found a letter with the sewing threads. I put it on the dining room table.

Have you found it?

I have. Thank you, Julija.

Good. I'll go get the aspirin.

If only my pillow were a bit higher.

I'll change that towel.

Radmilo.

Please.

I can't take it here anymore.

It's so hard.

I want to be happy. I want you to love me. I need you.

I need your tenderness, Radmilo.

Don't get upset, it's not good for you, madam.

Here's the aspirin.

I have to go. If you don't feel better, tell Julija to call a doctor.

Take this, Madam.

Maybe there's something new about you?

Maybe that's why you feel sick?

That's fine, it's normal when you're married.

It's not that, Julija.

How do you know?

I just do.

My beautiful Madam.

Don't be so sad.

Everything will be fine. You'll see.

Completely fine.

END OF EPISODE THREE