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Auntie?

Mrs Betonijevich.

To what do I owe the pleasure?

Radmilo, you're like a son to me, you know that?

I know.

And I've always supported you.

With a reason.

You're a successful lawyer.

You have a lovely house.

You're successful in every sense.

Thanks, auntie.

And everything you've accomplished in your life, you've done it on your own.

Can we get down to business?

Be my guest.

Thanks.

You really have everything.

Except a wife.

Yes.

It's high time you got married.

It is.

I must say I agree.

I've got a perfect wife for you.

My Dara.

I barely had enough time to finish all the tasks.

No, I won't even get a C.

What about you?

What is it, why are you quiet?

I'm worried about the grades, too.

You're not worried about the grades.

What then?

What...

Mrs Betonijevich.

Your Dara,

Is a very pretty woman.

She is, she is.

And a great housewife, too.

As the saying goes "look at the mother, choose the daughter".

Yes.

But I still must tell you that, besides all the nice things I know about your family,

I've already chosen my future wife.

Radmilo, dear!

I didn't know that.

Wait, wait, wait.

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

We included a tavern in your dowry,

and 50 thousand dinars.

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

And our house too, because when we die, of course...

Stana, I've prepared for you,

a satin coat and two thousand dinars.

Stana, you promised!

Mrs Lenka, if Radmilo has already found his chosen one,

Then you and me have no say in his decision.

You made my Dara hope.

I apologize to both of you if I raised your hopes too high but,

I didn't promise anything.

This is a huge surprise for me.

Radmilo, dear, who is she?

Yes, who is she?

You don't know her.

She's from Belgrade.

From Belgrade?

God help us.

Take her then, if she's from Belgrade, and we'll see how that will turn out.

Stana, I'll think about letting you in my house again.

''From Belgrade''!

Goodbye!

Goodbye.

He proposed to another.

But, how?

I don't know.

Wait, dear.

What happened?

Maybe they wanted Dara to marry Tomich?

I don't know.

They probably did, well, half of the town is in love with him.

Nevertheless, you don't have to worry, there will be no wedding.

I'm not worried.

Without telling your aunt, huh?

I'll kick your arse.

I didn't want to tell you until everything was certain.

Well is it certain now? - Well...

I'm still waiting for the answer, but...

What is she like, who is she?

She's a cousin of my friend from the university.

Do you remember Dragisha?

Of course I do!

Well I was studying for an exam with him.

And that's when I met her, she was still a girl.

Jokingly, I came to her and kissed her hand as if she was a grown-up lady.

She laughed.

Looked me straight into my eyes.

Auntie,

I'll remember that look until the end of my life.

Is she pretty?

Like an angel.

What's her name?

Ljiljana.

Ljiljana!

I'm sorry for being late.

Never mind.

I'm always afraid that someone may steal you from me if I leave you alone like this.

Nobody can steal me from you.

What were you doing yesterday?

A group of friends gathered and then we played cards.

I can say, Ljilja, that I was lucky this time.

I don't like when you gamble.

A person can easily lose control.

I can't, don't worry.

Good afternoon.

Who's that?

You know what I've been thinking about?

What?

That I cannot imagine my future without you.

Really?

How else?

Well, the furthest I can see, is that we go to the cinema tonight.

With you I'd go to the world's end, not only to the cinema.

Look how pretty his house is.

And the best part is that he had earned it by himself.

It's nice.

Hey, listen.

Let's wait for him.

Come on, he'll be home soon.

All right.

We won't wait long.

Ohh, that Ika looks at me so shamelessly.

I don't like him, he's immature.

At least he's young.

I really like him.

Well, Radmilo is not old either.

Your dad is eight years older than your mom.

Tatyana, come home.

I won't be long mom, we're talking about school.

Hurry up!

He...he's eligible.

All right.

I'm not looking at him like some silly girl who's in love.

I appreciate him.

Good afternoon!

Good afternoon, Tatyana.

He always smiles so sweetly at me.

Good morning, mom.

Good morning.

Sit down, Ljiljana.

We have to talk about something.

Dad and I mentioned Dragisha's friend, Radmilo Tomich.

He wrote again, did he?

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

Everyone who knows him says that he is a wonderful young man.

Okay, I'm not saying that he isn't.

And he isn't asking for anything.

Anything at all.

Except me, what a trifle.

Don't speak in such a way.

Some girls will never know if it is them or their dowry that is wanted.

You at least won't be in such a dilemma.

You should be happy, there are no such young men like him anymore.

And he's handsome.

There isn't a smart girl who would find him imperfect.

All right.

Then I'm not smart

Listen, Ljiljana.

He'll be here tonight with Dragisha.

No!

He'll come, it's decided.

First meet him, and then decide.

Nobody will force you into anything.

Just think twice about it.

Because you won't have an opportunity like this again.

Everyone wants dowry.

Not everyone.

Trust me, you are pretty.

But I don't see suitors chasing after you.

As soon as they hear that you have nothing,

they run away immediately.

Yelka!

Here I am, where's the fire?

Wait, I'm coming.

That lawyer doesn't seem so bad.

Meh, he could be Clark Gable and it doesn't matter since I love Momchilo.

And you're sure that he loves you?

Yes.

Yelka!

Okay, then everything's clear.

You must talk to him.

Otherwise you'll spend years and years going out,

...taking walks... And then you'll be on the shelf.

And what to tell him?

Just tell him how you feel.

How to do so directly?

Well you have to!

Or you'll never know where you stand.

Yelka, you're different.

You can do it, I... cannot.

You can too, just ask him if he plans to spend the future with you or not.

You want me to propose to him?

Well you don't have to propose.

Just tell him what your parents plan to do and you'll see if he's serious.

If he becomes upset because the lawyer wants you,

he loves you.

That's right, Yelka.

I'll do that.

I'm going right now.

How do I look?

Well you're pretty.

You're always pretty, it's just...

What?

You don't have to be so innocent.

Be more open with him.

You get it?

What do you mean?

Like a coquette.

May I sit down?

A lovely surprise.

What a nice opportunity.

We're completely alone, as if you knew.

Take a seat.

It's okay.

What is it, why are you looking at me like this?

Well, I'm not in a mood...

Well I can make you feel better.

Momchilo.

Actually, I came to ask you something.

You know you can ask me anything.

I know, but...

This is very uncomfortable for me.

Why should it be uncomfortable?

When have I ever refused you anything?

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

Yes.

Well... are you going to marry me?

Well, well, a girl wants to get married so she comes to propose to me.

That is so modern, girls proposing to boys.

Momchilo, I'm serious.

An ultimatum?

I loved you because, in comparison to the others, you don't talk about marriage.

What others?

I mean, women in general.

They only think about getting married.

And you were... at least you have been carefree until now.

What happened now, hm?

I know, your parents got you mad so you came to me.

No.

No.

Why are you nervous? Come on, I'll calm you down.

Momchilo.

I'm asking you seriously.

Are you going to marry me or not?

I will.

Wait, wait.

How do you expect me to marry you if you don't let me get to know you till the end?

So I can see what I'm dealing with.

Let me go, let me go!

Listen, Ljiljana.

We're young, we should live to the full, there is enough time.

Is that okay?

No.

No?

No.

I asked you nicely, you answered.

So...

If you don't want to marry me, I'll marry another.

Is that so?

Yes.

I'm not against that.

If you've got a better choice, go and marry.

You don't care at all.

You'll even celebrate with your friends for getting rid of your girlfriend, right?

You would be happy if I got married?

I wouldn't really sing, but I wouldn't cry either.

Stop, why are you linking love to marriage now? I love you anyway.

Don't touch me!

Goodbye, Momchilo.

A lovely surprise...

Ljiljana!

You're Ljiljana?

This is yours.

Thanks.

Where have you been?

At the cinema.

What did you watch?

I watched...

Was it nice?

It was sad.

Come on, Dragisha is here.

And Radmilo.

Ah, here they are.

Sister!

Ljiljana.

Ljiljana, you probably don't remember me.

You were a pupil when we met.

I remember.

You know, Ljilja,

Radmilo will soon become a member of Parliament.

Is that so?

Don't mind that, you should see him in defence.

Radmilo is my good friend.

I would willingly give to him what is most precious to me.

Listen, maybe tonight is not the best time to...

Why?

Maybe we could meet tomorrow at the restaurant and have lunch together.

There's no need.

I accept.

I'll marry you.

Yelka?

Congratulations, congratulations, all the best.

Auntie, don't worry about anything.

Give Radmilo some time and she will fall in love for sure.

There isn't a person who got to know him and then disliked him.

I believe you, Dragisha.

Just let us get through this day.

Don't worry, everything's gonna be ok.

I wish you all the best.

Let them be safe and well, you've got a son.

And hopefully you'll soon get grandchildren, as many as possible.

God bless, thanks.

And tell me, where's Momchilo today?

In Vienna.

Does he know that Ljilja's getting married?

Probably.

He's never wanted anything serious.

And she just believed in him.

However, If I were her, I wouldn't complain.

This man probably knows to love.

Look at him.

Look at him!

But he loves Ljilja.

She's pretty, he struck it lucky too.

Pretty, pretty, but she's without dowry.

Then that means that he really loves her.

If only it were mutual...

Wait, you think that Ljilja still...

Well, until a couple of days ago, she had loved Momchilo.

And now, she's either easily falling in love, or our lawyer won't be so lucky.

... on the wedding night.

I'll be back.

Come on, you'll forget Momchilo.

I've already forgotten him.

Your groom is handsome.

My type.

He is.

And you'll be happy because of him.

I'm already happy.

Ehh, If people were half as happy as I am...

If Momchilo asks you, you tell him how nice the wedding was.

And how I couldn't stop laughing.

I will.

Sorry.

Soon we'll leave.

He left yesterday, I don't know where he is.

I know.

Well where he is?

In Belgrade.

At the wedding.

Whose wedding?

His.

Finally he got married too.

You don't mind?

No, why would I?

You're right, he's older too much and...

Who's he getting married to?

Hopefully not to Ms Dara.

No, no.

Some Belgrade lady, she's beautiful.

My brother told me.

I'm going.

See you.

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon, Tatyana.

You're back, look, your favourite cookies.

But you have to eat something first.

I can't.

What do you mean you can't?

You haven't eaten anything for the whole day.

Well I'm not hungry.

Why are you nagging at me?

Watch your tone, what's wrong with you?

It's okay, let her go, she's nervous because of the school.

Have you got the French results?

No.

What do you mean no?

Mrs Nikolich promised me that she will ask the teacher Miloshevich to assess you.

So you can correct that F.

You've got two Fs.

Are you hiding something from me?

What do I have to hide?

You're just asking me about school, you'll know when I correct the grades.

I don't know what's wrong with her.

She's crying all the time and she's so nervous I can't ask her anything.

You've spoiled her too much.

That's because it has always been right.

The time has come when parents fear their children.

Have you heard that the lawyer Tomich is getting married?

Today.

To some Belgrade girl without dowry.

He probably loves her very much.

Write to me.

Daughter.

Give a hug to your dad.

Come on, take care.

You won't wave to them for the last time?

I won't.

Are you warm enough?

I am.

It was a difficult day.

We'll rest for now.

The town is perfect for resting.

It's nice and quiet.

We have many roses in our garden.

I love roses.

Is it so?

Then they'll make you happy.

We have a huge garden.

We have an orchard too.

I've always dreamed of having a big house and garden.

And a wife in it.

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

Do you have a headache?

No.

Just a bit.

When do we arrive?

In an hour.

This is our town.

There's my office.

Our house is nearby.

I walk every day, you'll see, it's very nice.

A white dove.

Be quiet.

Why?

You don't find her pretty?

The woman just got married.

You're right.

I'll be patient.

She'll need me in two or three years.

It's pretty, isn't it?

It is.

Welcome.

Welcome Mrs, I am Yulia.

Umm, Ljiljana.

Nice to meet you.

Yulia takes care of me.

So I'm never hungry or without pressed clothes.

And now I'll take care of you too.

Thanks.

Mister Radmilo, she is a real lady.

She is, she is.

Do you like the garden? It's huge.

You'll see in the morning, it's divine.

It's nice.

Now you'll be able to rest.

Yes, of course.

You'll have breakfast here in the morning.

She's pretty.

I'm not sure if he's going to be happy with her.

She's probably used to the city.

She'll be bored here.

And then he'll feel guilty.

Maybe you're right.

But what do I care?

Ika's looking at her too.

I don't know what he's been thinking.

Let's study.

Come come, you'll have to take a test tomorrow.

For how long you've been employed here?

Well, for two years and six months.

But I must say that I have never seen mister Radmilo so happy.

Come, let's see the house.

Come on, to see how pretty it is from inside.

I hope you'll like it.

Of course she will, it's her house too.

Not a house.

It is our home.

I don't know why everyone says that she's pretty.

As if pretty girls exist only in Belgrade.

She's nothing special.

You're the prettiest to me.

This is aunt Stana's needlepoint.

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

Yes, aunt Stana's, please.

I lit a fire so Mrs wouldn't catch a cold.

Do you like the furniture?

I got it instead of an honorarium, however, I needed it.

Yes, and the furniture is also nice.

Yes, it's nice.

And now I will show you the study.

It's here.

This is the study where sir works.

And here is a sofa so he can rest.

Look at this little pillow with irises, how pretty it is.

It's really pretty.

And the irises seem almost real, only the scent is lacking.

And the only room left is...

The main room.

That is, your and sir's bedroom.

Here you go, this is the bedroom.

I lit the cauldron in the bathroom too.

So there's hot water if Mrs would like to take a bath first.

Or would you like to eat first?

I don't know, Ljilja, are we gonna eat?

Umm yes.

All right, I prepared the cold dishes because I didn't know when you would arrive, so there are:

chicken, salad.

A cheese pie, do you like a cheese pie?

Nice, then there are watermelon and strawberry sweets.

Mrs Stana brought them.

I'm going to prepare them.

Aunt can't wait to see you.

Let's go, it's time for dinner.

Let's go.

If you only knew how long I've been waiting for this.

Your skin smells so lovely.

Here it is.

The roast.

You're not hungry?

Not really.

To be honest, I've lost my appetite since your parents'call.

Here's a cheese pie.

Mister loves a cheese pie, that is specially for him.

Take a bite.

Do you remember me?

I remember, but not everything.

Well, you were a girl.

Look at yourself now.

A woman.

A beautiful woman.

My woman.

I forgot the cheese, here.

Why Mrs isn't eating?

Is something wrong?

No, no, everything's fine, it's just...

I'm not really hungry.

I see mister hasn't got an appetite either.

No, it's great, now we will eat everything.

Okay.

What we will have for lunch tomorrow?

Whatever you decide.

Ok, I'm leaving now.

You enjoy yourselves, I'm getting up early.

Good night to both of you, enjoy your meal.

Good night.

Ljilja!

I'm coming.

Take your time, I'm waiting.

Come here.

I have waited for so long.

And Yulia finally left us alone.

Do you know how much I love you?

My wife.

What is it?

Why are you looking at me like that?

I'm sorry.

And why?

I can't.

It's all right.

I know, you have a headache because of the train.

Let me kiss it better.

Go away!

Why did I get married?

I can't do this.

Everything's gonna be okay, calm down.

Let me go!

I don't love you.

Well, that's normal I guess.

You don't even know me.

We don't have to do it tonight.

And tomorrow?

And tomorrow we will talk, as long as it takes.

You'll get to know me.

Then you'll fall in love, I hope.

Isn't that right?

Why are you looking at me like this?

You're tired from traveling and you need to rest.

Come on, sit down.

You got scared, come here.

Everything will be okay.

Slowly.

Why don't you leave me alone?!

You're disgusting, I hate you!

I can't be with you.

I can't.

I love another man.

I've loved him for two years and I loved him today in the church when I was saying yes.

I love him even now.

Wait, wait.

Why did you marry me if you hate me?

Did I force you?

No.

Why then?!

Because my parents made me do it.

But I can't stay here even a moment longer.

You're unfamiliar to me, you're a stranger.

And I'll never love you.

Where do you think you are going?

It's pitch dark outside, you can't go out, stay here.

Don't be afraid.

I'll sleep in my study.

Sweet dreams.

The end of the 1st episode