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Come here.

Come.

Here you go.

Oh, thank you lady.

So...

You are a student, right?

A graduate.

So are you afraid of graduation?

No, just French.

And are you going to the university after that?

I think so.

It's just that I don't agree with my dad.

I'd like to study law, and he philosophy.

Hm, well it's better.

Female lawyers haven't got all the rights yet.

Even if you are a lawyer, people still prefer to go to male lawyers.

Listen Misha.

You know what I've been thinking?

What?

That she goes to another room.

So she wouldn't be able to look at that house anymore.

I agree, this has become unbearable.

And we should buy her a new sofa.

Hey, Mrs Tomich gave me one.

Listen dear...

You know what your dad and me have decided?

To buy you a new sofa...

For sleeping.

You are not a child anymore.

And you should go to the bigger room.

My dear daughter should have a nice room.

Is that ok?

Aha.

Hey, Ljilja.

I was held up for a bit.

I had a conversation with some friends, and then Voja visited me.

He and Vera are inviting us to go with them to pay a visit to her father in the country.

Would you like it?

Yes, yes. I'd love to.

You know what?We will travel two hours by car but the nature is beautiful.

We should get up at 6.

What's wrong? Are you ill?

I'm going to the garden for awhile.

It's nice here, isn't it?Aham.

In Belgrade I always somehow missed the garden.

What a funny hearing was today in the court.

Three women wanted to beat one man.

Why? Well he cheated on all three.

His legal wife and two mistresses.

First he abandoned his wife, to go and live with a mistress in one apartment.

The wife sued the mistress that she had stolen her husband, and asked for an indemnity.

Then another mistress appeared in the court, and sued the first one.

Because she, reportedly, had stolen the man who had promised to marry her.

The judge barely calmed them down and stopped the fight.

In the end they realized that he cheated on all of them.

And...

Nothing. The policemen prevented the fight.

That's why the wife will apply for a divorce.

And the two mistresses will testify against him.

They turned out so stupid, the same man cheated on all of them.

Because they are thoughtless.

The woman finds it easier to believe that a man loves her, because that's everything she desires.

Well the man desires that too.

Mister Tomich!

Come with your Mrs to sit with us for awhile.

We are coming.

Shall we?

We will.

I'm just going to take a tobacco.

Should I go and change my clothes?

This is a robe, it's not really for the visits.

Don't, those are our neighbors. Anyway, it looks nice on you.

I will be back.

That dress looks lovely on you.

I saw you before in it, so I watched over the fence and admired it.

Come. Sit down. Sit down. Thanks.

The rooms are upstairs.

Really, Ika. The rooms.

Ika's room is always in a mess, while Milan's room is always tidy.

Milan bought his furniture by himself.

He likes to keep everything in order.

He likes everything to be in place. Those military academies really teach them something.

Yes, but, if you, for an example, would like to come to my room...

I'd show you that everything is in place there.

Of course everything is in place because Vida took care of it.

We will see if everything will be in place tomorrow.

Believe me, Mrs, sometimes I wish Ika was a girl.

And I'd love to have a daughter like you.

Anka, for god's sake.

Wait for our sons to get married and then you'll have two daughters.

Right, I agree that we should get married as young as possible.

Go on, get married, nobody is stopping you. Finish the studies.

Get a job in the court and get married right away. I'm giving you an apartment for free.

And, where is Milan?

Studying.

I will get him.

Go get him, Ika.

Milan. Come on, get out. It's not nice. Radmilo is asking for you.

Eh...You should see Ljiljana.

Like a babe.

A bit more and I'm coming.

I don't understand you.

I know you like her, but you don't want to see her.

Your house is very nice.

Yes. There are three bedrooms upstairs, a dining room and a salon.

And your garden is beautiful.

Well yes, it is spacious.

We planted onions, aubergines and beans.

Hmm... Radmilo, we could plant some vegetables too.

We have enough space.

We will, until the next year.

Try our cookies. My Djoka loves them very much.

And why don't you mom say that I love them too.

You are binging on them.

And here's Milan.

Good evening. Good evening.

Good evening Milan. Good evening, neighbor.

Here, have some coffee.

How are you, Milan?

You know, I'm studying, so I'm very tired.

You play a violin beautifully, I heard you.

Well, I have been learning since the first grade in high school. And I was attending classes as a lieutenant for four years.

And... why don't you praise me too, Mrs?

I play the guitar.

Yes, you play well too.

Ljiljana, we must go.

The engineer Voja invited us to his father-in-law in the country.

We must get up early.

Uh, that is a nice trip. Mrs hasn't been there yet?

I haven't, no.

We must get up before 5.

Promise me that you will come again.

We will, of course. You come too, and the young gentlemen too.

We will, sure.

Yes?

Radmilo, may I come in?

Come in.

Go on.

Well, I wanted to...

Radmilo, I don't understand anything anymore.

First you can't stand me.

Then we are a happy couple.

Why do you bring me to the society?

Why do you keep expanding acquaintanceship?

Wouldn't be easier if we kept a low profile? Until these three months are over?

Hmm... I believe it would be suspicious to everyone if we didn't go anywhere.

This way I'd be able to come up with some good reason why we are separating.

Ah, yes.

I forgot that you are a lawyer.

And that your job is to convince people to believe in any lie.

It isn't always a lie.

Yes, probably.

Good night.

Good night.

Good morning. Good morning.

I'm so glad to see you.

Was it difficult to get up?

No, I am an early riser.

You will see, it's beautiful at my dad's place.

The food is great.

My Voja thinks only about pleasure.

Ah yes, we will pick up one cousin of ours.

Ljiljana, you won't mind her coming with us?

No, why would I?

You will see, she's a great girl. Radmilo knows her, she's studying law.

Voja's sister of uncle.

Good afternoon. Good afternoon.

This is our Margita. Margita Pantich.

Eh, I'm really glad you invited me.

Hey... where are your Mr and Mrs?

They went on a picnic. They will be back tonight.

Have a nice day.

I think about you since the first day and about your... dark eyes.

I listen to you playing your guitar every night, play it more often to me.

Don't be confused while reading this.

Not all women are happy in their marriages.

LJ. T.

It's her.

For god's sake, mom.

Why don't you knock?

Well, Ika, son, I've never knocked until now.

Well, start knocking from now on.

I'm sorry.

I just wanted to ask you if you wanted a cup of tea?

No, thanks. All right.

I think about you since the first day and about your... dark eyes.

I listen to you playing your guitar every night.

Play it more often to me.

Don't be confused while reading this.

Not all women are happy in their marriages.

LJ. T.

I'm so happy for visiting my dad in the country.

He will be happy too when he sees so many friends.

He only wishes for his little daughter to be happy.

He wouldn't be like that if he had a grandchild.

He will, Verka, he will.

He will.

Soon you will have one too.

Yes, ha ha ha, yes. Ljiljana can't wait.

And, Margita... you're studying?

Yes, law. I am a clerk at this court. - Aha.

That means you are taking your exams in Belgrade?

Yes, now's the exam period.

And do you attend trials sometimes?

Well, sometimes.

When Radmilo is in defence.

I like to listen to him defending. I can learn a lot.

I like to listen to him defending. I can learn a lot. Well, thanks.

That means you will be taking the attorney's exam?

Well I would if I knew that I would have as many clients as Radmilo has them.

But, men are more respected.

That's why our Margita will be the clerk at the court.

And we will get her married to the judge.

If I accept.

Radmilo, would you marry me if I were a lawyer?

I wouldn't. A husband and a wife lawyer equals a hell of a marriage.

Anyway, women are too sensitive for that kind of a job.

It surprises me Radmilo, that you are still so conservative when it comes to female professions.

Radmilo, you were at the raid yesterday, when those three women wanted to beat that man?

Yes, I told Ljiljana too.

And what happened?

The man cheated on all three of them.

Eh, then he got what he deserved.

First they wanted to beat each other.

Then when they realized what was going on, the wife is going to sue him.

And the mistresses will testify against him.

You see Verka, you don't need to worry, he will pay for his deeds.

And he should.

You like the road?

Yes, it's nice.

Oh, you should see my dad's village.

Everything is wild and romantic.

It's ok, let me be.

What's wrong with you?

Are you mad? Is everything okay?

I'm fine, why?

I'm really in a good mood.

I thought to take you this afternoon to the river for a walk, it's there.

Now we can take a walk through the village so you can see the houses,

and the are and... - Vera.

Oh, good afternoon father.

This is Ljiljana.

Radmilo's wife? Yes.

Nice to meet you. Me too.

Where's the rest of the company?

They're at home, Ljiljana is the only one who hasn't seen the area so I took her for a walk.

Ah, you'll like it, that's for sure.

Go on, take a walk, I'm going to say hello to Radmilo and Voja.

Margita is here too. Nice.

My dad loves company.

Good... Good afternoon.

What are the village girls like?

Not like they used to be.

The village isn't as idyllic as it used to be too.

They seem cute and patriarchal in Karlovci.

It depends. Some go to Belgrade to study and go wild there.

When they return they think they can act the same.

Some even go out with married men.

It's nice here.

Yes, and the river is down there.

Later on I will show you the well, the source of hot water.

Vera, come.

I'm coming. I have to help mom.

What?

I'm glad you invited us today.

Here you go.

Now you will taste the priest's wife's cooking.

Yes, yes.

My son-in-law is like usually overreacting.

No, he isn't at all.

You have a huge library.

Yes. Feel free to borrow a book if you'd like.

Thank you very much. I'll look at them after lunch.

Go on.

Enjoy your meals. Thanks.

Voja isn't overreacting at all, this is delicious.

Well children, everything is fresh, rural, that's why it's good.

I think you are the best.

The ruler of the house.

Ljiljana you've already got a tan.

Yes, you look nice.

Well, thank you.

A good choice.

You don't mind me borrowing it?

Please Ljiljana, you can tell how much a book is worth by the number of its readers.

Well, thank you.

You should tone the wine down, you must drive later.

I think you're not going home today, children.

It's all right, let them stay.

We have enough sheets and beds.

There is a guest room for Ljiljana and Radmilo.

It's just there is only one bed...

That doesn't bother them, they're the newly-wed couple.

I can't stay, I must go to the office tomorrow.

We will get up earlier, we will leave at 5 or 6.

Please, don't. I will be very nervous.

No, really, I'd prefer if we went today... I must go to the bank tomorrow morning.

Then we will wait for the rain to stop.

You will stay some other night.

Then we will celebrate. And sing, dance, maybe there will even be cookies.

There will be. Cheers.

Cheers.

We will repeat this picnic for sure.

But it will last two days.

In the same company.

Your mother will pamper me totally.

Voja... you are already spoiled.

You, Ljilja, take care of Radmilo.

Husbands need to know that their wives take care of them.

Ah... that's true.

I answer for Radmilo's behaviour. I see him almost every day.

He behaves as he should.

Radmilo, I will bring you that judge Novakovich's case.

Okay. You're at the office tomorrow?

Yes, yes, I am. In the afternoon. Yes.

See you then.

See you. Good night.

Goodbye.

Ljiljana, what's wrong with you?

Nothing.

At least it's none of your business.

Just leave me alone.

Okay, tell me what's wrong.

Wait, are you afraid that people don't become suspicious, is that it?

Don't worry. I will be cheerful in front of everyone just leave me now alone.

Ljiljana.

Ljiljana, tell me what's wrong. You've been weird the whole day.

You really want to know? Yes.

Fine.

Wait here.

This is what's wrong.

Margita's letters. To you.

Where did you find them?

Is that even important?

All right, why am I guilty?

No, no.

I don't blame you because she's writing to you or because she loves you. No.

But you bring her into my presence...

And she's even sitting next to me.

She is one lonely girl.

Even I advised them to take her to some company in order to find a husband.

Mhm. So they brought her to you?

I didn't expect them to bring her along.

Anyway she's their cousin, that's normal.

Tell me honestly.

Would you prefer if nobody wanted me before you?

No. I'm not talking about that.

But you're paying her compliments and giving her a hope by that...

I think it's all a storm in a teacup.

A storm in a teacup?

Yes, she is a good girl.

Mhm.

She is a good girl. Yes.

A good girl. She is...

Better than me. I am a monster to you.

I am light-headed. An adventuress.

And you never find anything nice about me.

Hey. Don't cry LjIlja.

Don't, you'll get those pretty eyes tired from crying.

You don't even care about my eyes.

Why do you think like that?

You keep her pillow.

When I got the pillow I didn't know it was from her.

I found out when I read about it in the letter.

Anyway we can throw it away if it is bothering you.

Why do you keep her letters then?

You want me to tell you?

Because there are a few lines about you in them.

The poor girl didn't even know that I'd keep them only because she was writing about

your nice behavior in Belgrade.

And tonight you didn't want to stay in the village because of her?

What's also bothering you about me?

Come on. Tell me.

I'm finally suffering because of you.

Listen Radmilo...

I don't want a life like this.

This must end.

I'm returning to my parents tomorrow.

You're a lawyer, you'll solve it somehow.

And what if I don't let you go now, huh?

What will happen then?

You can't keep me.

You made me suffer enough.

Is that so?

Go then.

You couldn't wait.

Liljana!

Ljiljana open the door.

I won't!

Open the door or I will break them down!

I won't!

OPEN UP!

NO!

You'll regret it!

I'm done with regrets!

Radmilo...

I've realized something... You love me after all.

And...

I love you too.

Radmilo?

That Ika is looking only at Ljiljana's yard.

What is so special about her?

Sorry I began eating without you.

No, no, no, I don't mind.

I told Yulia to set it here. Is that okay?

Yes, yes, yes, I love eating here.

You have a lot of work today?

Like usual.

Do you like the pie?

It's delicious.

That's the cheese that Vera's mother sent. - Is that so?

Yes.

Ljiljana?

Yes?

I'm late for work.

All right.

Have a nice meal.

Thanks.

Dear Radilo,

As you probably see,

I haven't made up my mind since yesterday.

I'm going home.

To Belgrade.

I'm not even sure whether we are a husband and wife in love,

or the worst enemies.

I think there's no point in lying anymore.

We shouldn't lie anymore.

There's no need for that.

I won't take my things.

So you can have time to come up with a proper explanation why I left.

I think there's no need for those lies anymore.

But I'm leaving that up to you to decide.

I will send someone for my things.

And... I'm not mad at you.

Yulia!

I'm going for a walk.

Lovely. Have a nice day, Mrs.

Mrs Tomich.

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon.

Well, how are you?

I'm fine, fine, thanks. And you?

Well, fine, not bad.

How is Nada, is she better?

She's fine. She's recovered thanks to you and the food you had sent. She's really better.

I'm so glad. Say hello to her, please.

I will, and...

Just to know, if you need anything, my husband can fix anything in the house.

He knows all of that.

Please give us a call.

Thank you very much, but there's no need.

I will... I won't be here for some time but I will make sure that Nada gets her launch.

Thank you, you have a heart of gold.

Thank you.

Have a nice day.

Have a nice day.

And that's how mister Tomich...

I went there to take the case,

but none was there. I'm sure I didn't go to the wrong address.

Only if they made a mistake.

Yes.

Mister Tomich?

Yes?

Is everything all right?

Yes, yes, yes. Everything's fine.

Okay and what should I do with the case? - With what?

The case...

Everything's okay. You'll take it later.

Bravo.

Mhm.

Oh, good afternoon Mrs.

Ah...Good afternoon.

What a surprise.

Are you visiting Radmilo?

I'm going to ask him for some book that I need for the exam.

Ah, no, no, no, I'm just going to buy something.

I'm going to the office. - Yes, yes, goodbye.

Goodbye.

Pera...

I'm going home.

You're free when you're done.

Okay. I understand. Goodbye!

See you tomorrow.

The end of the 5th episode