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Radmilo! Radmilo, let him go!

Let him go! Radmilo, please!

Let him go!

I pity you for marrying such a savage.

Go on, take it.

Well, alright then.

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

Thank you, Ika.

And what's this?

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

-Yes, but... -Go to sleep.

His visit today upset you?

It did.

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

SINGLE MARRIED

Hello, Mr. Tomić, how are you?

Hello. Good, thanks for asking.

-How's your wife? -Very good.

-Hello. -Hello, Tatjana.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

No use in looking at him.

I'm telling you this for your own good.

Don't ruin your life.

Mind your own business.

Take me to Novi Sad.

No, go back please.

My wife's sick, I'm worried. I have to go back home. I'm sorry.

What are you looking for, Ljiljana?

I get that wives who love their husbands look for signs of adultery, but you?

I wanted to find the photo you were looking at last night.

That?

You should know I'm very careful, I always take those things with me.

Do you?

Yes.

So, you admit to having that photo?

Yes. But that's nothing compared to your love meetings.

Please, don't.

Why do you reject my every attempt at affection?

Because I don't trust you.

Everything you do, I consider a lie.

You know what, Ljiljana? I've thought about it.

It would be best if you went back to Belgrade.

Radmilo! Ljiljana!

We'll be right there.

Here we are.

What's going on with you?

Julija tells me you're sick?

It's nothing, just a headache.

Have a seat.

Hi, auntie.

Look at him. You look really nice.

When a husband's happy, you can see it on his face.

Want some coffee, auntie?

I never say no to coffee.

Sadly, I have to be going now.

Wait...

Didn't you want to talk?

I did.

I wanted to tell you I'll be staying late at the office.

Don't worry, I'll keep you company, dear.

There.

Your fever's going down.

The girls from the neighbourhood tell me they saw you at the theater.

Yes.

They can't believe it.

"Mrs. Tomić is so beautiful!

So very beautiful!"

Radmilo? Radmilo.

-Vera, what brings you here? -I was at the green market.

-Let me help you with that. -You're so kind.

Tell me, how's Ljiljana?

She's good. She has a headache, but she's fine.

I have to tell you, I like her very much.

I told Voja last night how you've found a great wife.

-And if she's hardworking at home... -She is.

She's always tidying things up, baking.

Who would've thought she'd be like that, despite being from Belgrade.

Yes, Ljiljana really loves the house.

She's truly wonderful.

When I think I was trying to be your matchmaker with Miss Milošević.

The two cannot even compare.

You're going that way, to your office?

Radmilo?

Let me ask you something.

I feel a bit uncomfortable, but...

Have you heard something about my Voja and Perka, the widow?

Who told you that?

I've heard it all around.

You know something, but you won't tell me.

Vera, Voja loves you very much. Trust me.

I know that being married for two years is a lot.

If we'd only had a child.

My doctor told me that it won't be easy because my uterus is obliquely placed.

Did I share too much?

I know he wants a child just as much as I do.

You know what I think? Or rather, believe.

When it's true love, it has to win.

Thank you, Radmilo. You always know how to console me.

Say hi to Ljiljana for me.

You know what? We'll go on a trip to visit my father in the countryside.

-You and Ljiljana could join us? -Gladly.

-Thank you for your help. -Thank you.

-Goodbye. -Have a nice day.

Hey, kitty.

Come here.

Tatjana, get inside. Right now.

-Mom, I just wanted to... -Get in the house, please.

Now. I know what you were doing.

Let's go.

-Hello. -Hello.

-How are you? -I'm good, thank you.

I just wanted to return this runaway.

You know how loyal cats are to their homes.

That little guy's going to go wherever he pleases. Where's Mr. Radmilo?

He got caught up at work.

My husband respects him very much.

They're like-minded party members.

Yes, yes. I know. Radmilo told me.

Mr. Radmilo is the most prominent.

My husband is also fairly involved. I don't like it.

My Ika is just like his father. He's like a firecracker.

Why are you talking about me, mother?

-Hello, Mrs. Tomić. -Hello, Ika.

I was just saying how rowdy you are, like your father.

I don't want you to get hurt.

Every idea requires sacrifices.

When you were young, you read Nietzsche, Schopenhauer

and you were interested in Marx as well.

Now I'm interested in you passing your exam.

Okay, mother.

I failed an exam the other day, mother can't forgive me for that.

Why did you fail?

Well, out of 1000 questions, I got the one I didn't know the answer to.

Are you going to be at the rally tomorrow?

Mr. Radmilo is one of the speakers.

Have you ever had the chance to hear him speak?

-I haven't. -That's a shame.

He's a great speaker.

You should've seen her, mom. She's already found a lover.

I told you. She's going to have a crowd in front of her house.

That's what he gets, he wanted a Minister's daughter, instead of you.

Her father is no Minister.

-What is he then? -He's Chief of the Cabinet.

-What's that? -He's the Minister's assistant.

These days, Ministers have assistants too.

Look at Ika smiling.

She chose him of all people.

He thinks all women look at him and only him.

And her husband? What a sissy.

Ika's going to be jumping over her fence in no time.

Well, he didn't want you... that's what he gets with a Minister's daughter.

Okay, the Chief's.

And what did she get?

-Nothing. -Come here.

Come here.

Look at the judge's wife, how she's talking.

That's just because she's from Belgrade.

Ika is going around telling people how I'm dumb and can't hold a conversation.

He's going to regret that.

I'll show him and the Belgrade girl that I'm not dumb.

I'm not dumb at all.

You must not have a headache today, Madam? You look nice.

No, I'm fine today.

-And how's your mother? -She's also fine.

That's great.

Mr. Radmilo left early today. Want me to bring you breakfast?

No, I won't be having breakfast today, Julija.

I'm going to surprise Radmilo at the rally today.

Wait, does Mr. Radmilo know you're coming?

No, he doesn't.

He's going to be pleasantly surprised.

I hope so. I'm leaving, I don't want to be late.

Have a nice day.

Three-quarters of our population still lives from agriculture.

That's three and a half times more than in Germany or the USA.

And the number of illiterates? 40%.

If we want to fix that, we have a lot of work to do, people!

That's right!

If we consider the dry year we've had,

agriculture is in a crisis as well.

The kingdom's grain price dropped by nearly half.

How much time does it take for the ruling elite to realize

that what will help the farmers most is increasing the demand for their products

in the internal market?

How will they manage that? By increasing the industrial population.

Go to the front.

-No, no. -You can't hear him.

Internal politics should be put at the service of the economy.

Economic moments should dominate over political ones!

Public works policy should be consistently implemented.

Building roads, railroads, repairing ports,

expanding them, so farmers could market their products.

So they can make a profit and increase their purchasing power...

Bravo!

Bravo!

Let me congratulate you. You were wonderful.

You were so charming.

Ljiljana.

I'm sorry, I was stopped by a young lady.

I didn't know you'd be coming, madam.

Formal again?

Alright.

Then... that was a nice speech you gave, sir.

Who told you about the rally?

Mrs. Nikolić's son told me.

I understand.

I didn't tell you because I didn't think you'd be interested.

I'm interested in you, Radmilo.

Even when I'm mad?

Even when you talk to young ladies and hold their hands.

You don't expect me to stop saying hi to young ladies, do you?

I don't have the right to expect that.

Look how she's professing her love to him.

Women in Belgrade know all the secrets about love.

Yes.

If I'm late for lunch, don't wait up for me.

That hat is so pretty.

If everything goes well with the final exam, I'm going on vacation.

Good for you.

-Hello, Mrs. Tomić. -Hello, Ika.

What did I tell you about Radmilo? He's a fierce speaker.

He is. I'm very pleased.

He understands farmers.

I mean, he understands their problems. That's not an easy task.

Are you interested in politics?

Yes. Very much so.

The house simply isn't enough for me.

I like knowing what's going on outside of it.

You're not like the girls here.

How about you? You're active as well.

A little bit.

That's nice.

Mother, mother, mother. Come here.

-Quickly, you have to see this. -Look, Ika's walking her home.

I told you, she's going to make him look like a fool.

While her husband's working, she's walking around with other men.

Suits him right for wanting a Minister's daughter.

I told you, he's not a Minister.

-Fina, the Chief... -Cabinet.

I bet he's professing his love for her right now.

-You think? -That's all Ika tells women, ever.

But I'll catch them, they will remember me.

You know what they say?

Good things come to those who wait.

I don't want to wait! I just don't!

I'll show that craftsman's son

I'm better and more virtuous than his wife.

She used to run around Belgrade, and now here.

But around here, everyone sees and knows everything.

Julija?

You look so beautiful, Madam.

Really?

Like a porcelain doll.

Today marks a month since Radmilo and I got married.

Really? It's been a month already?

How time flies.

I wanted to surprise him.

You certainly will.

Julija, do me a favor, and please throw out this bouquet.

It's still fresh.

Doesn't matter. I'll pick new flowers in the garden.

I want today to be special.

Alright.

She's really cute.

-I'm going. -Bye!

Just look at her.

I've set everything up, Madam.

I'll leave you two alone to enjoy yourselves.

-Thank you, Julija. -Goodbye.

You're here.

Let's have lunch.

Of course.

-Want some soup? -Sure.

So?

Are you happy with how the rally went?

I am.

We have the majority in the town.

You men are so lucky.

You continue playing even when you grow up.

I take politics very seriously.

Of course, I didn't mean it like that.

You didn't tell me.

How do you like my housecoat?

It's very nice.

I haven't seen it until today.

I didn't wear it until today.

Why today, then?

Today marks one month since we got married.

Already?

I didn't even notice that time had gone by.

So, the honeymoon's over.

That leaves us with two more months.

You look very handsome today.

Ljiljana, I'm leaving.

Goodbye, Ljiljana.

I'll come to pick you up at six.

-Be ready for a walk. -Fine.

Julija, I'm going to take a walk. I won't be long.

Alright, Madam Ljiljana.

Miki, don't scare such a beautiful lady.

Ljiljana?

What are you doing here?

I went out for a walk and ran into a cemetery. How about you?

I go out on Saturdays to light a candle for my late husband.

I finished the tapestry.

I took it to be framed, I'll bring it when it's finished.

Thank you, I'm so happy.

Come by with Radmilo, won't you?

We will come by for a visit.

Looks like it's a young girl.

Don't, honey. No use in thinking like that.

That's the only thing that's certain for everyone.

It is.

But it happens too soon for some.

It's horrible when someone young dies.

I always say it should always go in order.

But it doesn't.

Her poor mother.

Why don't you continue your walk?

It'll do you some good.

I'll go light my candles.

Although, it's not like they'll run away.

You're so sensitive.

You're not like other girls.

The more I get to know you,

the more I understand why Radmilo chose you.

I'll be seeing you.

-Say hi to Radmilo for me, dear. -I will.

That's Mr. Tomić's wife, the lawyer.

Mrs. Tomić, hello.

-Hello. -You must not remember me.

I'm little Nada's mother, the girl you bought a candy cane.

That's right, I remember now. How's little Nada?

She's sick in bed.

-They say she has bronchitis. -Poor child.

She talks about you all the time, calls you "that pretty lady".

Well, she will be happy if I come to visit her?

I couldn't let you come and see how poorly we live.

-Please, no. -Don't be silly.

I'll just go and buy her something, and I'll come right over.

-Alright. -Where do you live?

-Do you see that passageway? -Yes.

-The last door in that yard. -Okay.

-I'll be right over. -Alright, thank you.

-Hello. -Hello.

-Where little Nada lives? -Over there.

Thank you.

Come in.

Nada?

Hi.

You're sick.

Look, I have something for you.

And something else.

-Do you want it? -I want the chocolate, too.

There you go.

Nada, say thank you to the pretty lady.

Thank you, pretty lady.

You're welcome.

But you have to eat the oranges first.

Well... what does your husband do?

My husband works for a locksmith.

Can you make a living out of that?

What can I tell you, it depends.

Sometimes, he has work, sometimes he doesn't, which kills us.

It's humid here.

It is, but we don't have the money for higher rent.

We spend everything we have on clothing, food, and firewood.

Well, then.

I'll buy a dress for Nada. Would you like that?

You have nice things.

I'll buy something nice for you too.

You know what?

I could send you some stronger food for Nada, so she gets better sooner.

Really?

Thank you so much. Thank you.

I can't say no to that. Pride is something I have long forgotten.

Please, no need to thank me.

And you, Nada...

When you get better, you'll come to play in my garden.

I'll bake cookies for you. Okay?

Bye, Nada.

Thank you, madam. Nobody's ever done something like this for us.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

It's like God himself sent you our way.

Mother, mother, mother. Come see this!

I told you something was going on between Tomić's wife and Ika.

Look. She was the first to go out this morning, and then Ika after her.

Ika just got back, and there she goes.

What's a married woman doing alone on the streets at this hour?

Yes, yes.

I'll be right back, I just have to take care of something.

What use is your education when they're making a fool out of you?

Good evening.

Where were you?

I'm sorry.

The sun lured me out, I went out for a walk.

I didn't notice how much time had passed.

So you had a nice walk?

I ran into the cemetery, so I took a walk there.

Oh yeah, I ran into aunt Stana. She says hi.

Let me see what you're doing.

You have nice fingers.

Go on now, you'll be late.

<i>It's a holiday in my soul today.</i>

<i>I'm writing this to you,</i> <i>but I'm still unsure if I'll mail it.</i>

<i>I'm afraid of the thought of that.</i>

<i>But it's nice to talk</i> <i>about you, even just to myself.</i>

<i>It's like you're in front of me.</i>

<i>I see your big, brown eyes,</i>

<i>so shiny and intelligent.</i>

<i>I remember the moment I met you.</i>

<i>It was a nice, warm day.</i>

<i>The sun was shining.</i> <i>I remember what I was wearing.</i>

<i>I know how many times</i> <i>I breathed in, blinked.</i>

<i>I know I blushed.</i>

<i>I know every detail.</i>

<i>It's like I was looking at it</i> <i>from the third person.</i>

<i>That was the day everything changed.</i>

<i>That was the day we met.</i>

<i>I didn't need anything else.</i>

<i>From that moment, all my prior wishes</i> <i>disappeared as if they never even existed.</i>

<i>It was only important</i> <i>that I ran into Radmilo again.</i>

<i>Today, I got the worst news.</i>

<i>You're engaged to</i> <i>a beautiful girl from Belgrade.</i>

<i>Vera told me, like it was news</i> <i>that was supposed to surprise me.</i>

<i>Good news at that.</i>

<i>I failed my exam today, for the first time.</i>

<i>But, to be honest, the exam wasn't</i> <i>what I cared about in Belgrade.</i>

<i>It was something else.</i>

<i>Today I saw her, your Ljiljana.</i>

<i>I asked the girls I met</i> <i>in Belgrade about her.</i>

<i>They showed me her house.</i>

<i>I followed her,</i> <i>and then I lost track of her.</i>

<i>When I saw her again, she seemed upset.</i>

<i>She must've got bad news.</i>

<i>But she was so beautiful.</i>

<i>I was enchanted,</i> <i>watching her as my heart bled.</i>

<i>Mother went to the country, and I'm</i> <i>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.</i>

<i>Only you.</i>

R... T... I...

Margita.

You're here, in the study.

Want me to bring you your coffee here?

No, Julija. It's just...

I wanted to see this pillow, I really like these irises, so I...

Alright.

If you need anything, I'm in the kitchen.

Thank you.

END OF EPISODE FOUR