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See, the Lord Christ bore the cross -

- to show me the way -

- and shield me from evil dangers.

His blood ran down the cross -

- to cleanse our souls -

- and resist evil spirits.

- Good morning, Mum. - Good morning.

Help!

Over here!

Hey!

- Hey! - Come and help me.

The current is too strong. You have to row with the current.

Row the other way!

I've lost my oar!

- The current took it. - I'm coming.

Where is my boat?

You mustn't sail so close to the cliffs!

Stupid Dane. Oh, you stupid Dane.

I don't understand what you're saying. Come, sit down.

You've hit your head. Do you live nearby?

I will...

- Ow. - Sit still.

They fit.

Thank you very much.

- Shall I take them? - Yes.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

They were my husband's.

Maybe you can look after it.

What happened?

What happened, Baldur?

I ran aground. And then I fell into the water.

You should know better.

Where is the boat? Is it just gone, or what?

Yes.

What brought you to the Faroe Islands?

I had work on an English whaling boat -

- and then I've rented a room here on...

- Koltur? Do you live here on the island? - Yes, on the other side of the island.

But you don't have a family you have to get back to?

No. Free as a bird. I'm just waiting for the next boat. The next berth.

Interesting.

You don't say much.

My Danish isn't that good.

I think it sounds good.

Baldur has always been quiet. Just like his father.

What did your father do?

He was a fisherman.

He was a fisherman blessed by God.

- And the boat he had built himself... - I'll find it.

- I'd be glad to help find the boat. - You don't have to.

Yes, please.

We'd really like that.

I once sailed with a Faroese, so I know a little Faroese.

- Do you? - I just need to remember it.

My name is Helge.

I catch whales.

- I'm a whaler. - Yes. That's fine.

Nice to meet you, Helge, who catches whales.

What does...

- What does "byti danskari" mean? - "Býttur danskari"?

Where did you hear that?

From Baldur?

Did you call him a stupid Dane?

Why? Baldur?

How do you say: "Faroese with his head far up his own arse"?

- What? - You say: "Føroyingur vid..."

"Føroyingur við høvdin..."

No, I can't say that.

We don't have the last words in Faroese.

"Røv" doesn't exist in Faroese. That's good to know.

I suppose I'd better be getting back too.

Before it gets too late.

Baldur?

I said we'd find it.

It's taken a bit of a beating, but...

If there's two of us, then we'll get it done in half the time.

- It's driftwood, isn't it? - Yes, it is.

Isn't there something about there being no trees on the Faroe Islands?

So the only wood you have is what washes ashore.

A land without trees.

You'll have to see a tree one day.

Helge is an odd man.

Is that Dane still here?

Yes, he's waiting to sign on somewhere.

- On a whaling boat? - Yes.

It's not for just anyone.

It's only for restless souls. So-called adventurers.

Yes, you're probably right about that.

Why do you think he's restless?

If I hadn't had family, I might have done it. There's money in it.

And I'm curious to know what else there is to see out in the world.

God is love.

Women and children we can love long before they love us.

But as for God...

Excuse me. Good day.

Good day. Good day.

Good day.

Excuse me.

But as for God, we are all women and children.

So of necessity he must love us first, as it is written.

Let us love him in return, he who has loved us first.

And he must love us long before we really notice and feel his love.

And even longer before we can repay it.

And yet it's only by loving the heavenly father...

Well! Just look here!

... that we do his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Amen.

- Now look here. - One in the right hand and one in the left.

Pull the string, around, pull.

- Yeah, yeah. - Right?

And...

No!

I'd like to show you a trick, if you have a shorter rope.

- Do you have a shorter rope, sir? - Here.

Without letting go of the ends, I can tie a knot on this rope.

- I don't believe that. - Want to bet?

- What do you say? Are you going to try? - Yes.

Over. Around.

And pull!

What's the tallest tree you've seen?

What's the highest mountain you've seen?

Slættaratindur.

You can see it from here.

Oh yes.

It's high.

What do they feel like?

- What? - The trees.

What does a living tree feel like, if you touch it?

I don't know. What does a tree feel like?

Some are rough, some are smooth. They're very different.

A bit like the face of a man.

Yes... Here's some skerpikjøt.

That's really good meat.

Haven't you tasted it before? Skerpikjøt.

- No. - Dried sheep.

- Try it. - Maybe I should just...

Wait a moment. I have something.

Do you like it?

I love it.

- Don't you like it? - Yes, I do.

Here. Because you helped us with the boat.

No, I have to... You shouldn't give me a gift.

Yes, of course. I made it myself.

Well then, a thousand thanks. Thank you.

- I've embroidered here. - They're gloves.

And then you've embroidered... an H? For "Helge"?

- Thank you. A thousand thanks. - Do you want to try them on?

Try and see. I'll just... Like this.

Oh, you're supposed to stick your hand in there?

- Yes, sorry, you might be able to do it yourself. - No, I'm happy to accept help.

- Look, they fit. - They're fantastic. Many thanks.

They're good at keeping the moisture out. Out at sea.

- Do eat up. - Yes.

May I ask for a slice of bread?

I was thinking...

Maybe I should...

Maybe I should help you launch the boat?

See if it holds tight.

- Yes, that's a good idea. - Yes?

If you set off early tomorrow, then just stay here.

I'd love that, thank you. I'd really love that.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Faroe Islands!

I'll come and take you!

I'll take you, clouds! I'll take you, wind! I'll take your sun!

I'll take your women! I'll take your men!

Be careful that the Faroe Islands don't take you.

What do you say?

Are you happy here?

Happy?

Have you ever thought about going away?

I don't know.

Where are you going next time?

Wherever I feel like. When a ship comes, I'll go with it.

You don't care.

You just have to move on.

Come.

- We're going out to bathe. - No.

- Come on. - No.

I will. Come on, Baldur.

Baldur?

Baldur?

- It tastes good. - Yes, doesn't it?

Yes, it's really delicious. How much did you catch?

I want to go out into the world and see something other than the Faroe Islands.

- I want to go out and see the world. - That's also why I signed up.

- Surname? - Joensen.

Joensen...

Can you leave tomorrow morning?

I asked if you could leave tomorrow morning?

Yes, I can.

- Excuse me just a moment. - Yes.

Have you just signed yourself up?

Yes.

Are you completely sure?

Yes.

I hadn't quite expected that.

If you want...

Then I can come and pick you up tomorrow.

Aren't you ashamed to leave your mother here to a life in poverty?

I can send you money.

He has blinded you with all his stories.

- I decide for myself. - It's a life of idleness.

Some men are gone for years. Should I just sit here and wait for you?

Don't you understand that I will pray every single day for you to come home again?

I've lost your father. I can't lose you too.

- Shall that curse rest on me? - Yes. It rests on both of us.

I only have you, Baldur. I only have you left.

You are the only one I have left.

Baldur? Baldur?

Good morning.

Is that all your things?

Shall we do it?

I have something for you.

I would have given it to you later, but I thought...

It's... I made it myself.

It's a knife.

It's for you.

It's for the whales.

I'm not coming with you.

I'm not coming with you.

I belong here.

In the Faroe Islands.

I don't understand...

Are you sure?

Yes.

I'm sorry to hear that, but...

Yes...

Thanks for now. Thanks for everything.

Did you hear that, Baldur?

Yes.

Snorri!

Driftwood!

Snorri!

Come and help! Come! There are dead men in the water!

Grab hold here.

Grab the next one.

- Are there more? - Can you see any?

- Come here. - There are more over here.

The Lord is my shepherd.

He restores my soul.

He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Grief is love's greatest honor.

Lord, we thank you for these brave sailors' lives.

The Lord gave, the Lord took away.

Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Lord, my God.

Let him come back.

We'll eat in a moment.

You must hold on to your faith, Baldur.

Believe in God's will.

It was good that you didn't go with that boat.

You are not one of the widows.

The fog has gotten thicker. Let's sit down.

Hey!

Watch out!

Sit down, for Christ's sake.

Baldur? What are you doing?

- It's dangerous to walk there. - Sit down. Baldur?

- Baldur? - Baldur!

Baldur, sit down. You can't see the edge.

You mustn't go there. Watch out.

Baldur?

Baldur?

What are you doing?

Who was that?

It's good wool.

He smells good.

It'll be lovely to go to the party.

Then we'll have a little dance.

I saw it too.

In the fog.

But I can't get it to make sense.

It seems completely insane that there's a strange man walking around in the fog.

But I heard you.

Was it the Dane you called out to?

I thought it looked like him.

- But that can't be right. - No.

Of course not.

It wasn't him. It can't have been.

It wasn't him.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Did you drink too much yesterday?

Maybe.

Come and sit down.

Thanks.

Baldur?

Baldur?

Baldur?

Ásla?

What's happened, Ásla?

I saw Baldur.

He was together... with Helge.

He's still warm.

Is he alive?

We have to get hold of the priest.

See, the Lord Christ bore the cross -

- to show me the way -

- and shield me from evil dangers.

His blood ran down the cross -

- to cleanse our souls -

- and resist evil spirits.

Are you talking to him?

You mustn't come with us today.

- That's my place. - Yes, but we don't want you with us.

Go home.

Look at yourself.

One, two, three...

What is going on?

- Lie down. You need rest. - Answer me.

You must beware of the powers of darkness.

What do you mean?

People are talking. It isn't good for us.

Are you sure that you follow the ways of the Lord?

You are ill. Look at yourself.

You have no fever. It is death that has taken hold of you.

Pray with me.

Pray with me.

Helge...!

Baldur?

- Baldur? - Ásla, he is here.

Baldur?

Can you hear me? Look at me.

He is burning hot.

I must get him home. Help me lift him.

Where are you going, Jákup?

Where are you all going? I can't carry him alone. Come back.

Help me!

There. It will be all right, my darling.

It will be all right. We will get through this.

I will help you.

I will help you.

There...

Off with the jacket.

Come here. Lie down.

There...

Lie down and rest, my darling.

I'm here beside you. I'm with you, my darling.

Mother?

Mother?

I want to be laid in the same grave as him.

I want to lie in the same grave as Helge.

From earth you have come.

To earth you shall return.

From the earth you shall rise again.

You stink of fish.

I know that.

- Doesn't it smell good? - No.

You ought to take a bath.

Are you coming?

Maybe.

What the hel...?

Suni?

Suni?

Suni?

Suni...

Why...

... didn't you do as I asked you to?

Ásla?

- What's going on? - Well...

Suni has been visiting Ásla.

When?

Ásla?

Tell them what you told me.

- Earlier today. - Today?

He wasn't as he usually is.

It looked like Suni, but...

He wasn't himself. It was Suni's body.

And it was Suni's voice.

But it felt as if...

It felt as if it was...

Baldur.

- That sounds completely insane. - Yes, but that's how it felt.

That's how it felt. A mother can sense such things.

Why did he come to you?

He...

He wanted to be laid in the same grave as Helge.

You're completely insane. The same grave? Why?

Why do you think?

Do you know the word of God, Ásla?

This is blasphemy.

If I didn't know better, I'd think you were in league with...

... evil.

Leave my husband alone.

He mustn't be dragged into your madness.

Suni is coming home again.

Help!

Help me!

- Jákup? - Help! Help me!

Jákup?

What are you doing? What's going on?

Jákup?

What's going on?

- What's going on? - Jákup?

Jákup, what are you doing?

Jákup?

Jákup?

Please help him.

Jákup?

Jákup?

Subtitles: Maja Mortensen Oneliner