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-Hello. -Hello.

This is our Margita. Margita Pantić.

I'm so glad you invited me.

"You needn't be perplexed by my decision to write to you.

Not all women are happily married.

Lj. T."

Here's what's going on.

Margita's letters.

Because there are a few lines about you in those letters.

When she wrote those letters, she didn't expect I'd keep and read them

just because I read about your serious demeanor in Belgrade.

You can't stop me.

You've made me suffer long enough.

Is that so?

Go, then.

-Hello, madam. -Hello.

-What a surprise. -Are you going to see Radmilo?

I'm just on my way to ask him for a book I need for my exam.

No, I'm going to the store to buy something.

Pera, I'm going home.

You're free to go when you're finished.

Understood. Goodbye.

SINGLE MARRIED

-Hello. -Hello.

-When is the train to Belgrade? -In one hour.

One ticket, please.

-Here you go. -Thank you.

Excuse me.

Need help with your luggage, madam?

-I don't have luggage, thank you. -You're welcome.

Ljiljana?

Are you in there?

<i>Train to Belgrade.</i>

<i>Ladies and gentlemen,</i> <i>please board the train to Belgrade.</i>

Hello, Mr. Tomić. You're here.

Hello, Julija. Where's Ljiljana?

She went out around noon.

Did she say where she was going?

Not really, just that she was going on a walk.

Did she say when she was coming back?

No. She left you a message in the entrance hall.

I'll bring it right away.

I'm surprised you didn't see it.

-Here you go. -Thank you.

-Julija? -Yes?

I have to leave.

Fine. What do I tell Madam when she gets back?

We'll probably get back together.

-That's nice. Goodbye. -Goodbye.

-Take me to the station. -How are you, Mr. Tomić?

Just drive.

-I'm sorry. -No, I am.

Mr. Tomić!

Mr. Tomić!

It's me.

That was a tiring ride.

It's not that long, but all those people in the cabin...

I've been wandering around the station, I didn't know who to look for.

I wasn't sure if I'd even recognize you.

But I did, immediately.

You didn't recognize me?

No, Miss.

I'm... Jelka.

Ljiljana's friend from Belgrade.

I was at the wedding. But you probably don't remember.

-There were a lot of people at the wedding. -Yes, yes.

I was just passing by.

I wanted to come by and see Ljiljana, your house, and the town.

I sent a notification letter. Didn't you get it?

We didn't get a letter.

-Really? -Yes.

I sent it a week ago.

Ljiljana would've told me if she got a letter.

Wait, you're not here to pick me up?

No, Miss.

I'm here to wait for a friend. But it seems he hasn't shown up.

-Oh... -That's why I'm here.

I'm in luck, then.

You waited for him, but ran into me.

Ljiljana is home, right?

Yes.

You won't find her there.

-No? -She went to visit someone.

I told her to go, so she doesn't stay home alone.

Oh! Doesn't matter.

No matter, I'll wait for her to get back.

My dear Ljiljana, she's going to be so happy to see me.

Could you please call for a carrier? I've been carrying these heavy bags around.

I'm exhausted.

Thank you, Radmilo.

This is a lovely town.

There are so many pretty houses and stores.

Look at all those people.

I swear I could live here, Radmilo.

I didn't tell you, Ljiljana is my friend from school.

I got married before her.

And then I got divorced, after a year.

What can you do? That's life.

-This is your house? -Yes.

-It's very beautiful. -Thank you.

Keep the change.

Mother! Mother!

It's all over, now.

Go on.

This garden is heavenly. Just like heaven.

Radmilo, does Ljiljana enjoy all this beauty?

Of course. Ljiljana loves this garden.

Really? I never would've thought.

-Good evening. -Good evening.

Mrs. Jelka.

-Jelka. -Nice to meet you. Julija.

This is Ljiljana's friend from Belgrade. She came to visit us.

Can you imagine they didn't get my letter I would be coming?

I also didn't notice a letter of that kind arrive.

-Really? -Yes.

Ljiljana's going to be completely surprised.

No, she's going to be pleasantly surprised her friend came.

Would you like to see the house?

Of course. The garden is wonderful.

-Wonderful. You water all these plants? -Yes.

Well, what do you know?

These roses are beautiful.

-Has Ljiljana come back yet? -No, Mr. Tomić.

-I'm ready to go inside. Lead the way. -Follow me.

-Right this way. -Thank you.

Where did Ljiljana get so held up?

With Mrs. Stana. My aunt.

Oh! Seems like the two of them get along nicely.

Considering how long she stayed there.

Yes.

Mrs. Stana and Ljiljana get along quite nicely.

Here you go. Preserves for you, Miss.

-Thank you. -You must be very tired?

From your trip and the train ride?

From the people.

Trust me, it's the people.

Yes, the people.

I'll go get started on dinner.

-Would you hand me my coffee? -Of course.

-Could I bum a smoke? -Yes.

I think I would die without tobacco.

Thank you.

So?

How's married life treating you?

Tell me something, is Ljiljana a good housewife?

She is.

She's a great one, in fact.

Really? I'm so glad.

Do you want to try an orange liqueur Ljiljana made?

If she made it, sure.

Ljiljana, the great housewife.

-Here you go. -Thank you.

I wonder where she got caught up.

Excuse me, could I go somewhere and change into something more comfortable?

-Right in here. -Thank you.

Milan?

Tell me, does Ljiljana have a sister?

How should I know? Why?

Look at her changing.

And Ljiljana is nowhere to be seen all day.

Get out, Ika. I have to study.

You're such a...

-Come on. -Prude.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

It's so wonderful here.

I made a mess of Ljiljana's room, but she won't mind.

She still hasn't come back yet?

She hasn't. I'll turn on the radio.

Great, put on something nice.

Just no lectures, please.

No, I'll find some music.

Mr. Radmilo, dinner is ready.

Mrs. Ljiljana still hasn't come back yet?

Strange, she never stays out this long.

I wonder if our Ljiljana ran away.

Listen, I have to tell you something.

Here's Ljiljana.

Jelka?

-What are you doing here? -Ljiljana!

It's me!

You're out and about while your husband waits for you at home.

So nice of you to come.

You'll see how much fun we're going to have.

My Ljiljana.

"I'm thinking about you.

We have to see each other as soon as possible.

It's hard for me to bear your closeness.

I can't touch you.

Lj. T."

Lj. T.

Hey there, kitty, kitty.

Kitty.

Kitty, kitty.

Mrs. Tomić.

Good morning, Ika.

I was setting up breakfast for us, I wanted to give some milk to the kitten.

Here.

Take it.

As far as I'm concerned,

that's your kitten now.

I'm trying to say that you don't have to return it.

It'll go where it wants to either way.

-Isn't that right, little guy? -Yes.

Cats go wherever they please.

It's just that...

It's hard to bear their closeness,

without being able to touch them.

What I want to say is...

You know what I mean.

Yes, I suppose.

Then you have to set up a meeting.

At a specific time and place.

Then he'll come, surely.

Understand?

Thank you, Ika.

Have a nice day. Say hello to your parents for me.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

You're up.

I am. I didn't know you were awake.

I am. I went to give milk to Mrs. Nikolić's cute kitten.

Want to have breakfast?

You don't want to wait for Jelka?

Who knows when she'll wake up. Let's eat.

I'm sorry for her just dropping by unannounced.

-That's alright. Want some tea? -Sure.

Your friends are more than welcome in this house.

She's not much of a friend.

She's not?

Why did she come then?

Probably to see how I was doing so she could tell everyone in Belgrade.

While we're on the subject, she'd have stories to tell.

I almost had to admit to her and Julija that I didn't know where you were yesterday.

Where were you, Ljiljana?

I went to the office to say hi to you.

But then I ran into Miss Margita who was also on her way to see you,

and I thought you'd rather see her than me.

You're quite the psychologist, I didn't know that.

After that?

Then, I finally decided to leave.

What made you change your mind?

I told myself I could handle being married for three months.

A deal's a deal.

Smart.

Look at it as a prolonged trip.

Like a vacation.

Plus, you have a nice, polite gentleman who isn't pushy to keep you company.

Yeah.

Sometimes, it's insulting how polite he is.

Since we're talking so openly about it,

where were you last night?

It'll be my little secret.

You don't have to tell me where you were.

But, tell me something, what were you doing at the train station?

That...

I went there to see you off.

Just kidding.

You're going to hate me.

Why do you think that, Jelka?

I keep interrupting your intimate, marital moments.

Just like this nice breakfast.

I even separated you in the bedroom.

What kind of host would I be if I didn't let two best friends catch up?

It's great that you know women always have their little secrets.

I do.

But ours are naive.

He's not worried, Jelka.

He's not worried or mad. He's golden.

She's so tender with you.

How could she not? It's so hard to find such a good husband these days.

And one who brings a dowry with him at that.

I think Ljiljana deserves it.

Of course, she's wonderful.

But as I say, finding such a good husband is hard these days.

When I think about

my former marriage and all that...

I was married to a real primitive.

You're wrong, Jelka.

He wasn't from a rich family, but at least he was well-educated and honest.

Are you really defending him?

I just don't think it's his fault your marriage ended.

It was your love of gambling.

Oh please, don't be so old-fashioned.

Everybody gambles in Belgrade.

No, not everybody, Jelka.

Tea?

No, thank you. I would like a cigarette.

Now I'm going to come off as a bad wife.

What do you, as a lawyer, have to say about that, Mr. Radmilo?

If a married couple lacks understanding,

that doesn't have to mean they're bad people, their views on life are different.

Our views were just different.

Actually, he didn't want to understand me.

Tango.

Do you dance tango, Mr. Radmilo?

-Sometimes. -Please dance with me.

No, please, let's not.

Come on. A man who can dance is more desirable.

-Please, let's not. -I just want to know if you're desirable.

-I just had breakfast. -Mr. Radmilo.

Mr. Radmilo, spread your legs.

It was a pleasure dancing with you,

but I have a business I have to attend to. I have to type something.

-You're a wonderful dancer. -Thank you.

He's a wonderful dancer.

What are you daydreaming about?

-I'm not. -I have to tell you something.

The young man next door keeps doing gymnastics and looking at your house.

I haven't noticed, Jelka.

It's that much worse for you.

Mr. Radmilo, are you done yet?

I haven't even started.

If you'd be so kind as to type a letter for me.

I can type it.

No need. If Mr. Radmilo would do it, he's already sitting there.

Of course, what do you want it to say?

"My dear,

I'm visiting Ljiljana

and her husband."

Full stop.

"Ljiljana..."

"Ljiljana got married better than you could imagine."

Full stop.

"Her husband...

"Her husband... has everything you like most:"

Colon.

"Beautiful, brown hair..."

Comma.

"...piercing, hazel eyes...

...and shiny teeth."

You flatter me too much, I'm uncomfortable.

Just keep typing.

"Shiny teeth." Full stop.

"A type of man...

...that today's women like."

Ellipsis.

"Their home is like heaven.

And they both treat me very well."

Full stop.

"Yours, Jelka."

Let me just check if I'd add something.

You have wonderful hair.

I hate bald people.

I just have to go get something.

Come in.

I have to go now.

Have lunch and dinner without me.

Fine.

Tell me...

Would you like to go on a trip tomorrow? I can show you the monasteries.

Alright.

Mother? Come here, mother.

Look. She even brought a friend from Belgrade.

-How do you know she's from Belgrade? -I know all.

Yes, you do.

Now they're going to get all dressed up to show us nice girls how classy they are.

Look at that housedress. Just look.

What peace.

You never get bored here?

I could never live here.

I don't get bored.

Sometimes, I spend hours in the garden. I think

that every flower has a story to tell.

My dear, Ljiljana. You're talking to the flowers now?

It's not boring yet because everything is new.

But imagine a year from now. The same garden, the same flowers, and smells.

Tell me something.

You really fell in love with your husband?

I did.

He got over your behavior at the beginning?

Yes, completely.

That's nice.

Really nice.

I could never live here.

-But you do have really nice neighbours. -Really?

-Don't tell me you haven't noticed? -I haven't, Jelka.

Ljiljana, Karlovci has completely changed you.

You never think about Momčilo?

Or the neighbour, they seem to look alike.

You used to like men like that.

Used to. But my taste in men changed.

I admit, Radmilo is more attractive.

And he must know how to love.

He does. Yes.

And he knows how to appreciate a woman.

Move over there.

Have you seen the guest?

I haven't, and I don't care.

You crossed the line, you'll do something stupid.

You're just jealous.

Jealous because Ljiljana looks at me and not you.

Alright.

-I didn't mean it like that. -That's exactly what you meant.

Get out of my room and leave me alone.

Get out!

I'm leaving you to your garden. I'll go take a walk and...

I'll stop by Radmilo's office.

I hope you won't get jealous.

Why would I? Radmilo's a serious man.

He is. Serious people are the most loyal.

So?

How do you like my new nightgown?

Well... it's nice, but...

It's a bit too spicy for my taste.

Ljiljana, you and your provincial morality.

Do you have a cigarette? I could use one before bed.

I don't, but I can ask Radmilo to give you one.

No need, I'll do it. You're already in bed.

-Mr. Radmilo? -Yes?

I would like a cigarette.

Come on in.

Help yourself, they're on the table.

Take two.

Now I have one for tomorrow morning as well. Thank you.

Your husband is really wonderful.

I'm so happy we're going on a trip.

I like being outside the house.

Tell me something, Radmilo, how far is that monastery?

-Not much. -Not much?

Great. The sun, the birds, fresh air.

Ljiljana, we're going to have a great time.

I thought I would go home tomorrow,

but now that I've seen this, I just have to stay a little longer.

-You don't mind, do you? -Not at all.

This air!

I will be reborn here.

Radmilo, where's that monastery?

It's uphill from here.

I'm in high heels.

I can't get out of the house without them. Like a real woman.

Wait for me.

Is that the mountain we see from our house?

Yes.

It looks so different now, does it not?

Things look completely different when you change your perspective.

Oh, God.

Are we going inside?

You're still a believer, Ljiljana?

-I am. -How about you, Mr. Radmilo?

The difference between religion and believing in God...

I'm a believer, yes.

Are we continuing our walk?

We could. But there's a bridge we have to cross, and it's a bit bumpy.

Can you do it?

I can.

END OF EPISODE SIX