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How did you manage that?

Hi! - Hello Livia!

I expected you later. - We took the train to Neum�nster.

Still, that was quite far.

Was it good?

Yes. - Next time I'll bring a gun for the dogs.

Have you ever sailed before?

Are you worried about your boat? - No. Niels sails better than me.

Good to know.

Are you taking the Beneteau or the catamaran?

I don't know yet. Is it important?

Not yet, but we want to sail sometime too.

Let me know.

SUMMER '04

Well I must say, for a 12-year-old... - I'm pretty impressed.

She's almost 13. And she tries hard.

No. I don't think it's an act.

I get the feeling that it's rather awkward for her.

That she's so incredibly mature?

What's wrong with that? - Nothing.

I like mature women.

I think she doesn't want to show that she's more mature than Niels.

She could.

Considering the fact that he's three years older...

I just don't see it.

Do you?

I think they suit each other well.

Although I'd find an older one more interesting.

Maybe 19.

Yeah, I'm sure you would.

Did you drown your girlfriend?

Hello?

Hey, am I that hard to understand? - No. I didn't.

What? - Drown my girlfriend.

Didn't you notice you came home without Livia?

She's still sailing. - Alone?

No.

Listen. She might be your girlfriend, but it's my boat,

and I want you to tell me who you gave it to and why.

Livia and some guy. - What guy?

Don't know him.

Great!

Some stranger shows up and wants to sail around with your girlfriend

and you say "Great! Have fun! I'm off!"

Exactly! - So that's the world out there.

You find out where you stand.

The only problem is that it's taking place on my boat.

He can sail. - Who has the key for the boathouse?

Livia. She knows where the sail goes. What's the problem?

No, I'm satisfied. I hope you're satisfied too.

...only the side that put their military machinery

into action first had a chance.

On July 30th, 1914 Russia mobilized its troops,

and on August 1st the Germans did likewise.

In the end...

They're coming. - Who?

Take a look yourself.

Are you coming inside? - No, I don't know.

They're really nice!

You want to eat outside? - Yes...

Hello. - Hello.

I'm bringing back the champion.

I hope you didn't worry. It was perfect out there today.

Have you been together... Have you been sailing all day?

Yeah. It was fun!

Sorry. I'm Bill Ginger. - Miriam Franz.

Hello. - Hello.

I have a boat down there too. - Are you from around here?

No... my mother.

But that's a different story. I just bought a house. In B�sby.

You know it? - No, I don't.

A little village, a few houses. Behind the lifting bridge.

Maybe you know...

Yes, we know the bridge from sailing.

Sure.

The catamaran, respect. Amazing!

It's really fast. I like it. I hope you don't mind.

I trust my son's decisions.

Yes, nice guy. Too bad he left so soon.

It wasn't because of me, was it?

Niels, can you come here, please?

Come on.

Thanks.

You have a beautiful house. I guess about 150 years old?

I like the style.

Cool, but it's not necessary to praise every house you enter.

You're right. I lived in America too long.

I have to give up a few old habits.

I don't think it's an American phenomenon.

Hi. How's it going?

Mr Ginger wants to know if you really left because of him.

Is it forbidden to leave?

I'm sorry if I intruded on anyone.

I didn't mean to. - I didn't say anything.

It was a pleasure, Mr Ginger. I have to work now.

Of course. Livia told me you're a political researcher.

Interesting profession!

Thanks. You've now praised my boat,

my house, my son and my job.

The only thing you left out is my wife.

Have a little patience with me.

I'm only saying that I'm impressed by all your compliments,

as well as your car and physique, to pay some compliments back.

I didn't want to insult you. - You didn't.

You're just a little persistent.

Wait a minute. We're just about to eat.

OK, I'll be going now. Sailing tomorrow?

I'm taking my own boat. - Not me.

I'm coming. - Great!

And you?

Not tomorrow. - I see.

I'll be there around eleven.

Shall I pick you up?

If that's OK with you.

I'll come by bike.

OK. See you then.

Goodbye. Maybe on the river, OK?

It's on the table.

Did you get along well? - Yes.

Do you like him?

Yeah. Why not?

Would you like some? - Is it good?

I don't know anything about wine. - Me neither.

Where's the ham?

...in the West it was soon decided. Thus they could focus on Russia.

The Schlieffen Plan involved marching

through Belgium and France to the English Channel.

On February 21st, 1916 the German offensive began...

Didn�t we see this yesterday?

That was something else.

They wanted to demoralize the French...

How much experience do you have with women?

You can tell me.

I want to watch the film.

It's easy to see that you don't have much.

I have a cousin who's 30. He married his childhood love.

He's never been with anyone else.

Great story.

That's horrible. One day you're old.

I don't want to be with someone who's only been with one woman.

You can tell your husband all about it when you're grown up.

Excuse me.

I wouldn't have a problem at all if you met other girls.

As long as it's not love.

If it's love, you have to break up.

Finished? - How do you see it?

You think we should let Livia go alone?

Why not? She won't be alone.

I find it a little weird.

I'm going to bed. - Yes. I'm tired too.

They're timid freshmen.

You should tell them the truth early on.

Schnitzler? - Yeah.

Do you know him?

My cousins wife reads him.

That puts me off because she's so boring.

Women who read Schnitzler are ugly and prudish.

Yeah?

Oh, it's you.

Who was it?

Livia. Says hello, she's doing OK, we shouldn't wait for her.

Pardon me?

She wants to stay with Mr Ginger.

Thank you. I thought so.

And you think that's normal?

Who am I to judge?

If she's as mature as you said, she knows what she's doing.

Hello. I would like a number in B�sby in Schleswig Holstein.

The name is Bill Ginger.

Yes, spelt G-l-N-G-E-R.

Still no reply?

No. No answering machine, nothing.

Can't do anything about it.

I wonder if I should see it that way.

She sounded fine when she called. She said we shouldn't worry.

I'll decide that for myself.

There's been no reply for two hours.

You have her parents' number? - They're on vacation in Mexico.

No hotel address or anything? - No. What for?

I'm responsible for Livia.

If it were my child I would expect the same.

What do you think happened?

Can I ask you something about Livia?

We respect your privacy.

I hate parents who don't. But in this case I'd like to know...

Livia meeting a man like Bill, what does that mean?

What are you getting at?

You needn't tell me. It's just I don't know what to do.

I don't know how open Livia is. You know better.

Are you crazy?

I don't find it appropriate either.

Are you sure nothing will happen?

Sure? She's probably having sex. What's the problem?

That it's illegal. For me that's a problem.

"Illegal"? So much is illegal for homosexuals, drug takers...

I'm not going to discuss that now.

Just arbitrary. What's the difference between me and Bill?

I'm going to drive out there. - How embarrassing.

You want to catch them red-handed?

I'm not happy with it either.

But that's what Livia's parents would expect of me.

Get out of the way!

Has she lost her mind? - We have to respect her decision.

No matter how stupid it is.

You're not playing a heroic role either, if I may say so.

Hello?

Hello?

Oh, it's you.

Hello. - Yes, it's me. You're right.

You're probably looking for Livia.

I called a few times but no one picked up.

Yeah, once or twice I thought the telephone rang. We weren't sure.

But Livia called you, didn't she?

Yes, my partner spoke to her. But I still had questions.

Livia's parents think she's with us. So I have to know.

Of course. I really thought that Livia talked to you.

Not to me, unfortunately. - Sorry, if you worried.

Now you've come all the way out here.

It's really not a problem for me.

So where is Livia?

She'll be right back.

I wanted to look for her but it's too dark.

Can I offer you anything? I have...

...juice, if you like? Water?

I also have wine.

So Livia is not here? Is that right?

She went outside.

Would you like to sit down?

Please tell me where Livia went.

She left. I don't know where.

Nothing you want to hear, especially when your worried.

Let me explain.

Please sit down. - Any idea where I can find her?

That's difficult. Maybe she's in the fields or across the road.

I don't know where.

I just looked myself and...

So, why did she leave?

Please sit down. I'm sure she'll be right back.

She left her things here.

Her bike...

We argued a little.

She was a little disappointed and left.

What did you argue about?

Where's your telephone?

Just tell me where it is. I'll find it myself.

Hi, it's me.

Can you do me a favour? It's a little odd here.

No, maybe I'm exaggerating. I'm sure everything's fine.

Just to make sure.

If I don't call back in 45 minutes, please come by.

Take a taxi or something.

No, it probably sounds more dramatic than it is. I'll call you.

Are we just going to wait around?

You can certainly go looking for her.

But I think it makes more sense to wait.

Sit down. Please!

So, you had an argument?

She was just a little disappointed.

At that age one has too many expectations.

I made that clear

and I think she just wants to be alone for a while.

It's not the end of the world, is it?

I guess Livia's expectations had something to do with you?

I don't think she really means me.

It's just a dream. It's not me.

You had nothing to do with it? - No idea.

Nothing happened that could upset a girl?

She just sees too much in me, I think.

Did you sleep with her?

What?

Do you really think you can ask me such a question?

Did you really think I would answer?

I am responsible for Livia. I don't even know where she is.

We can talk sensibly or call the police.

I'm not a madman who's into children.

I had two great days sailing. With Livia.

Because she's smart, nice and funny. That's why.

But Livia thought there was more to it.

Is there anything wrong with that? - Didn�t she have a reason for that?

I didn't sleep with her.

Did you kiss her?

Let me explain something, if I may.

I lived in America for many years.

Can I explain this to you? - Go ahead.

I worked in sport management.

Because of my father.

Never mind...

You have no idea what idiots are out there,

the conversations I had to have with them.

It's just money and stupidity. Nothing else.

I've never experienced anything like these two days with Livia.

I longed for something like this.

And you needed a 12-year-old for that?

Yes. She's got class.

It has nothing to do with age.

You should've seen her. I swear she looked older.

I made it clear that nothing could come of it.

I knew I had to tell her.

And before that?

I'll get Livia's take on the situation.

OK, I didn't choose the perfect moment.

It's not an easy thing to do. If you want to, call the police.

The perfect moment for what?

Livia didn't have a problem that I said stop a little too late.

Livia knows what she wants a lot better than any woman in America.

But I told her we can't be together. I knew I had to.

And that's Livia's problem. So talk to her. Please.

America seems to have touched a raw nerve with you.

Are you trying to make fun of me?

I had to ask you these questions.

But I'm sure it's not easy to find the right way to deal with Livia.

I'm not crazy. I don't lurk in the bushes waiting for little girls.

No, I don't think so either.

At least you're aware that you went too far.

Really nice.

What's so bad about Americans?

I'm only asking

because I was there for a year and I met some very nice people.

You met completely different people

who don't just think about money and...

And what? - Don't know. Just money.

I don't know...

It really seems to have gotten to you.

You mean my mind...

I think she's back.

Don't think that doesn't matter to me.

What you must think of me!

We're finally going sailing tomorrow. And you?

Where have you been? Did you go for a walk?

I also fell for older men when I was younger.

I'm not in love.

Even better.

He behaves as if I were. It's annoying.

The main thing is he knows where to stop.

He wouldn't dare anyway.

You have to show him everything. Like a child.

Got it!

Are these shoes OK? - You can take them.

No breakfast?

Since when do we have family breakfast?

We want to leave soon.

I'm staying here.

Did you break up?

No. Mind your own business.

If you don't want to sail with Livia, we have two boats.

Not today. Don't you get it?

I'd be grateful if you could take care of your relationship problems.

It's not my job to look after your girlfriend.

Hello!

Hi. - Hello.

Morning.

And if he takes Niels' place? - Ginger?

Yeah. As the fourth man. - No, thanks.

I think the decision is clear.

That's not what I meant.

Jealous?

Sorry. It was a stupid remark. It just slipped out.

I can hardly wait to spend the whole day with you.

Ready to turn? - Ready!

Lee!

But that's an exceptional case for everyone.

You can't lay that on the Americans.

After the accident...

The ashes were practically glowing...

Shall I tell you how many contracts I signed?

Shall I tell you how many women I slept with?

That's what concerned me back then.

Did you actually see it? - What?

Your father. Were you at the race?

No, I was travelling.

The cameras didn't catch it either.

Are you glad there are no pictures of it?

Maybe.

And with the women... was there no special one? No one interesting?

You didn't see these people.

How many were there?

Women, I mean. - I don't know.

Maybe a hundred in the first two or three months. But I...

I... but I already told you: I'm the biggest bastard.

I'm laughing because you're so blunt...

And one day I got it: I must leave.

So I came to Germany

and had no contact to anyone.

I didn't dare have contact to anyone

because I hated myself so much.

I wanted to buy a boat like that, too.

Yeah? Is it a good one?

I think so.

There are different opinions.

Are you afraid?

Yes.

Of me? - Yes.

This is your therapy.

Stern rope ready! - Stern rope OK!

I'm going to look in the boat.

OK then, see you later. - Bye.

Bye. - Bye.

Everything's sorted.

Good. Did it help?

Yeah, but Niels is cooler than you think.

Now we're friends who might have sex.

I think you did a good job.

I think so too.

Aren't we going to eat together?

It's a little late. Just help yourself.

He doesn't even know the story about you and your teacher.

Well, it's not particularly interesting.

I think it's funny.

Those old stories...

We can take care of our business ourselves.

We don't need your help.

I went sailing with her today. I didn't choose to.

It's my business what we talk about.

You take the rudder.

Livia? - No.

Do you know where Livia is? - No idea.

Hello. - Hello.

Didn�t feel like sailing today?

I had to work on the house.

In the rooms upstairs.

Have you seen Livia?

No. Was I supposed to?

I thought she might be here.

No.

You didn't talk much on the way back yesterday.

I can't keep up with you.

Your attitude is driving me crazy.

It's not an attitude.

Shut up.

What did you get done today?

You are here after all. - Just got here.

Hey!

Maybe I'm worrying too much. But...

It would be nice if you told us where you're going.

I was at the bakery. Niels knew that.

Then it was a misunderstanding.

I was looking for you. We're going to the fair.

Niels and Andr� are already on their way in a taxi.

In S�derbrarup?

It's nice that you came to pick me up.

I said I was going to wait for you at home.

But then I thought...

Shall we go? - Yes.

What was up with you today?

Working. I'm going sailing again tomorrow.

We're going to the Bog Body Museum.

Museum? That sounds great. Are you interested in stuff like that?

Let me finish this.

I like anything that inspires your imagination.

Coming along?

No. I want to take advantage of the weather.

What about now?

I've got stuff to do.

Come on.

Come along.

Please!

Come with us! - No.

I have things to do. - Yeah, but...

Yeah, but what? - It'll be a lot of fun.

How many did she have before? - Three or four glasses.

I had no idea. I thought she started in the tent.

Over here, Andr�. Just like you!

You're right!

Could you be more precise? - What?

The posture, everything. Don't you see?

The whole expression.

Look over there. The car.

Is Bill in there? - Yes.

Come on. Push!

You have to put it in neutral.

Press the left pedal.

Keep going.

The brake is on the right. - I know.

Hey, Bill!

Bill!

Livia! Hello!

What are you doing here?

We bought stamps. - What about you?

I bought cheese.

That's funny!

It's pretty funny to buy stamps on holiday.

Cheese is almost funnier.

How was the museum yesterday?

The day before yesterday. It was nice. - Cool.

Wait a second. What's going on here?

What?

My car. Where's my car?

No idea. What kind of car?

You know what kind of car I have.

I parked it right here. - There was one here earlier.

But it couldn't have been yours. There was a woman driving.

Yes, exactly.

A green car.

Do you understand? - I don't want to pay a fine.

He'll pay it himself. I know him.

Exactly.

No, a Griffith. Do you understand?

Hey, Bill... - Excuse me.

Your car... Do you mean the sports car?

Yes, of course.

You should've said. We had to move it.

It was in the way. - What?

No one could get through. Not with stamps.

Studying videos again?

So what?

Are you analyzing war strategies?

You've been reading my notes.

Could Wilhelm have won? I'd find that interesting.

Stop reading my stuff! I already told you to mind your own business.

Aren�t you scared?

What of?

Because of Andr�, for example.

That has nothing to do with us.

I don't know if I can do this like you.

The first time we're together in three days

and you're already overtaxed.

I don't want it anymore.

I don't want you to come here again.

I don't want to say anything else.

You should if you noticed that right after you slept with me.

Now it's perfectly clear. That's why I'm telling you now.

Does it help your ego that I like you?

That I even think you're intelligent?

That's not the reason. - Too intelligent for such a scene.

Now I'm certain...

Now I know I'm in love with Livia.

I know it's bad timing. I was wrong to sleep with you again.

The timing isn't really the problem.

Do you really understand what you're saying?

I have to take a stand. Nothing else makes sense.

That's nothing to stand up for. It's something that should be treated.

It's nothing against you. I admire you.

Don't you get it?

Think of me what you like.

I'll prevent any contact between you and Livia.

I don't want that kind of contact. I know where to stop.

Yeah. Obviously.

I don't want to start anything with her.

I love her.

I have the feeling I'm cheating on her with you.

That's something I don't want.

So you're going to wait for six years? - I don't know yet.

I met her in Satrup yesterday. With Niels.

We just talked. That was enough for me.

I don't want to cheat on her. That's important to me.

Did you tell her that you love her?

Not yet.

But you plan to?

And then abstinence and pure feelings?

I won't even allow you to talk to each other.

You touched it.

Your turn. - Try again. I'm not that fussy.

Thanks, very generous,

but I've made a mistake and now it's your turn.

Classy!

Can I have a word with you, Livia?

Today? - If possible.

I'm just writing a letter.

How long will it take?

What's the matter?

I just want to talk to Livia alone.

Can we do that tomorrow? It's already quite late.

What about you?

We're waiting for Bill anyway.

Why?

We have a date.

If he's not there, too bad.

You go ahead.

I'd like to go with Livia.

But we promised to meet him today.

And you promised me we'd talk. I'd like to do that now.

You could do that as well... - And that's that.

Something's stuck.

Pull the green and white one.

Shall we swap?

Isn't it too tiring for you?

It's fun!

Is this how you imagined your holidays?

Why not?

Well, I could imagine that you or Niels would say? - What?

Could you open the foresail?

What you'd want to be more independent.

No. It's all right!

You want to swap now? - No.

I want to set you a few rules. Sit down again.

Come on. Let's swap places! - No!

Livia!

Livia! Are you OK?

I'm fine.

You have to be careful!

You hit your head hard, didn't you?

It's really not that bad.

What a shock!

I want to change a few things about this holiday.

Can we keep sailing? - Right now?

It makes me feel sick when we're not moving.

Just a moment, we'll soon get going.

I don't want you to see Bill again.

Can we go? - OK.

But I don't understand why. - That's not important right now.

Ready to turn? - Ready!

Lee!

But there must be a reason. - What?

A reason why we shouldn't see him again.

Let's talk later. It's quite hard with the wind.

Ready to turn? - Ready!

Andr� wants something from you.

Us too!

They want to go further out because the wind is so good.

I think I want to turn back.

Why?

I'm tired.

Are you hoping to meet Bill?

Let's swap again. It'll wake you up.

I feel sick.

From the blow earlier?

I want to lie down.

Livia!

Shit!

Livia!

Oh shit!

Hello, can you help me? Excuse me? Please...

The police found Livia's uncle.

The parents really seem to be in Mexico.

The police told us exactly the same thing.

If we can't find the parents,

the uncle has to call the funeral parlour.

I think he'll call you too.

That's what I understood as well. Yes.

We need a certificate for this too. - Yes.

I would like to say

how exceptional your son�s behaviour has been in the last two days.

I've witnessed different reactions of patients' friends and families.

Everyone deals with it differently.

But how Niels handled his fear and grief

really impressed and deeply moved me.

I'm not sure whether you noticed...

Why did you lie to the doctor?

Mum said it happened when they first swapped places.

When Livia took the rudder. That was at the beginning.

They must have swapped again on the sea.

Niels, please shut the fuck up!

Do you think if you had turned back earlier,

if you hadn't gone further, Livia would still be alive?

You have to ask the doctor. - Shall I ask the doctor?

Maybe there was a reason why Dad lied. - Get out!

Get out! I can't stand your presence!

What a bastard!

Why did you lie? - Because I thought that's how it was.

Niels is right.

When Livia was hit, we were still in Sissify.

Is that supposed to mean anything?

If it doesn't mean anything you can tell it that way.

Of course I can also drop Livia's things off personally.

You live in L�neburg?

Anytime...

Of course, please take that as a serious offer.

Think about it.

Thank you. I wish you all the best. Yes.

Yeah, see you then. Goodbye.

Her uncle?

Yes.

The funeral is for family members only.

Has he spoken to her parents?

Yes, they're flying back the day after tomorrow.

We have to find our own way of saying goodbye...

Hello?

Yes, somebody called from the funeral parlour yesterday...

That was you?

Listen, my wife already told you not to ask us.

No, that's the girl's uncle.

We have nothing to do with the funeral.

No, you can't speak to my wife... - Hello? Speaking. What can I...

I'm sorry. You're great!

Goodbye. - Bye!

I want to be alone.

Have you already heard?

Niels called me. Yes.

Please leave.

I want to be alone.

And then?

I don't want to talk.

You can't help me.

I need help.

Here?

Do you know what I did?

I prayed all night.

It's ridiculous, isn't it?

Starting that again?

It's my upbringing.

That's not ridiculous.

You are the only person I want to be with now.

Can you understand that?

My feelings for Livia were wrong. I think that's why she's dead.

Don't you think that's ridiculous?

Just wrong.

Where are you going? - Hospital.

What are you going to tell the doctor?

Please wait.

Sorry.

Shall I take you to the hospital? - No thanks. You were right.

I'll get your bike. - OK.

Hello. We have an appointment with Miriam Franz.

I'll tell them.

Reception here. Your guests are waiting in the lobby...

The university... - Just a moment.

They'll be right down. - Thank you!

Where is the letter?

Still in the car?

Why do we need the letter?

Excuse me. We have an appointment... - Ms Franz?

My wife will be right back.

Hello.

That was delicious.

It's a great restaurant. The hotel is great!

Really?

You'd be the best judge. I guess you know a lot of hotels.

Through my job.

I have... - I think it's great.

Some people can only sleep in their own bed. But not me.

And if you weren�t always travelling, you wouldn't be here now.

I'm glad...

we could meet this way.

So are we.

Do you still come back to Germany much?

Once or twice a year.

When did you leave? - In the summer of 2004.

I wanted to go abroad too.

Not necessarily to the United States but somewhere outside of Germany.

After my divorce... But...

Well...

Did you like it too? - Very good!

It's nice that we got to know each other.

That doesn't go without saying.

But like I told you on the phone, I knew it'd be a nice evening.

Yes, those nice conversations on the phone convinced us too.

Of course we were uncertain and...

Of course. - With the nice conversations...

I convinced you! - Exactly!

I brought you something I want to show you.

It's a letter from Livia...

that she wrote on August 4th, 2004...

in your house.

I'd really like to read it to you.

She wrote this letter to a friend.

Sorry, I'm really nervous.

OK, I...

I'll read it to you.

Gunda Gundalowski,

I now know how you're going to die. As a bog body.

That's how bog bodies look.

And then she drew a bog body.

...how bog bodies look.

Just like you.

Bog bodies are criminals who were thrown into the moor.

To this day. I'll personally carry out the sentence

when we see each other again.

Until then I'll enjoy the hospitality of my host family.

Niels has very friendly parents.

Unfortunately, they don't belong together.

Strange, they have such a healthy son. Well, what is "healthy" anyway?

But we met a handsome young man

who'd be a really good match for Niels' mother.

And I think I can help out a bit to bring the two hearts together.

With my help, the handsome Bill and the beautiful Miriam

will be the happiest couple in the world.

And now...

Now I wanted to ask you whether...

I wanted to ask whether you really are happy.

Yes. We're very happy!

Really? - Yes.

Thank you...

Thank you.

Mai Tai?

Thanks!

Thank you!

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