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Attention... three-four!

One silent...

divine night of May

you said that you would stay

after our first date.

It's night now

deep darkness makes me sad

all alone in her bed

Marijana is so late.

And I'm

alone under a palm

sleep is closing up my eyes

all sad, I'm longing

for the day to come.

Oh, Marijana

sweet little Marijana

I will be waiting here till the daylight comes!

IRONING MAN'S SHIRTS HERE

Oh, Marijana

sweet Iittle Marijana

I will be waiting here

'cause you will come!

ONE SONG A DAY KEEPS MISCHIEF AWAY

A LOVE COMEDY WITH SINGING

Based on Vjekoslav Majer's story From the Diaries of Little Perica.

Screenplay by KRE�O GOLIK

Starring:

And introducing:

Co-starring:

Featuring:

Songs:

Score composed by:

Directed by:

My name is Perica �afranek.

Dad says we're the model of an honest Zagreb family...

... and that there should be a book on us.

Therefore I write a diary...

... so all can be read in a thousand years!

I'll be right back.

Going over to Znidar�i�'s. - Again!

No, we'll chat on Abyssinia story from the papers.

Fine excuse! Been a while since you were drunk!

No, no, really!

You've no idea how tight the situation is.

Only Abyssinians won't give up, my dear.

They're a tough nut to crack!

Mom says our neighbors are Babbitts, but Dad says...

... it's none of our business.

Aunt Bajs lives one floor below us, has a cat...

... and lots of game trophies.

People say she provided them for her husband.

But I doubt it...

... since Mr. Bajs goes hunting, while Aunt Bajs has no rifle at all!

Across the courtyard are Auntie Beta and Mr. Karlek.

He's a chimney sweeper. So when he passes by,

we hold a button to make our wish come true.

Miss Marijana also lives in our courtyard.

She presses shirts.

Coming with shirts are clients.

Those without them are relatives. When a relative comes,

she pulls down the blinds,

because they have some important talks!

The old Mr. Mi�ko says it was better in the old days.

Aunt Mina belongs to us, too. Doesn't live with us...

... but comes almost every day. Dad says it's not because...

... we're beautiful people, but because of the dinner!

You've read this book, huh?

Just reading it.

Lend it to me later?

How do you like it?

Don't know... It's nothing much.

A bit too big. - It's the latest fashion...

in all magazines.

Wide brim, and the front bent down.

You know nothing about fashion.

Listen... if you won't wear this one, give it to me.

Fits me perfectly!

Here you are! Ana, Franjo's here, we can eat!

How do you like it? - What?

The hat.

Why did you give that hat to Mina?

What's wrong with it?

Come now, daddy! It was out of fashion 2 years ago.

It may be fashionable again.

She asked me, she's poor.

Poor?!

Eats here, keeps money in the bank! I'm not blind...

Hush, she'll hear you!

Let's eat. - Let her hear!

I'll tell her myself, right now!

Good!

Delicious!

What's in this gravy? It's so good.

Stop gnawing at that bone, you'll break your teeth.

There's marrow in it, it's very healthy.

Ana, wrap a slice of beef for me, for supper.

Franjo, the beef is excellent today, right?

Don't know! Where are the papers?

Haven't seen where you put them.

What, papers? Here they are!

I was reading the installment of a novel.

Leave the last page, please.

Take everything and read, I'll go over to Znidar�i�'s!

Wait, daddy, there's desert.

Don't want it!

Is Franjo perhaps mad?

You know him. Got up on the wrong side of the bed today.

SUNDAY

Morning, Auntie, we're going on a picnic!

Stop yelling like an oaf!

I'll go over to Znidar�i�'s while mom gets ready.

'Morning, madame!

'Morning! Have fun! - Thanks!

Good morning!

How are you? - Fine, and you?

I'm holding on.

Why are you yelling? - We're going on a picnic.

So what?

Dad!

Dad, let's go! - Right!

Give me a quick one.

It's good for my stomach.

If Baldwin says: "Enough!", Mussolini goes with his

...tail between his legs! - A Mussolini drink?

No!

Oh, come on!

They're all rascals, I trust no one!

Excuse me, that's not true.

You're right about Mussolini, but Baldwin's the man!

Franjo, where's your sense?!

I'm coming!

Put it on my tab, got to hurry!

Franjo!

Bye-bye! - Bye, neighbor!

You arranged this stupidly!

Look who's talking! If we're late...

...it won't be Mina's fault, but you know whose!

Excuse me?! You can't blame me!

Who waited for whom?

Perica?!

Don't make a scene! What will people think?

They can kiss my ass!

Shame on you, such words...

O. K., I can also be silent!

My respects... Perica, say hello to Mrs. Kos.

What time is it? - Don't ask me anything!

Note that I'm offended

and won't utter a word!

Wait, Perica...

It's so pretty, it's so pretty, our green Zagorje

with its black and smoky choo-choo train...

Take your seat, take it now, hear the whistle blowing...

hear the whistle blowing...

Take your seat, take it now,

hear the whistle blowing

it will take you to fair Zagreb-town!

It will take you to fair Zagreb-town!

Childr en... let's see what you've brought to eat.

I took nothing, thinking you'd take too much anyway...

...and it would be pity to throw away food.

My Lord, what's that?! A nut loaf!

Let me taste a slice...

You know, it's delicious!

It sure is.

Only... not enough stuffing.

Don't eat if don't I ike it!

No, I said it was delicious!

Perica, you'll taste it? No? - No!

Franjo, admit your wife's a wonderful cook!

Don't eat the whole cake, it'll be better after.

Let me... - No, no, it's perfect now.

Honest to God, it's terrific!

Delicious.

They have nothing here!

Mom, I'm thirsty!

You'll have a drink later. First we'll go to church.

Perica, come with me. I'll buy you a soda. -Starting on booze already?

Excuse me! First, I'm not going to the church.

And one spritzer is my own business!

Fine! Perica, let's go...

Besides, I'm not talking to you today!

I admire you, my dear. How can you stand him?

It's so hot... - I'd be offended,

wouldn't even look at him!

Look how nice it is, Mina!

Perica, stop, you'll fall!

I won't! There's a view. - We'll look later!

Come down this minute.

Give me your hand.

Let's go, Aunt Mina's waiting.

Like two Iittle doves

so happy

we were

From one little mug

we used

to drink there...

Let's go to the observation tower!

We've for gotten to bring flowers to St. Ann.

I remembered in the church and gave a coin instead.

I couldn't give for you, I ran out of change

and a ten would be too much! - Just a moment, madame!

What?

Oh, Lord... - Don't! Why?

It's already done. Thank you very much.

I know it's impolite to attack a lady so...

...but I hope you'll excuse...

...my Iittle intrusion. Permit me, my name is Fulir.

Pleased to meet you. �afranek.

It'd be an honor to know...

...where to deliver the photo. I'm sure...

...it's going to be great. - You think so?

Only we won't pay for it.

There was no deal!

You can't force us to pay, for get about it!

Mina... - Right!

You've got me all wrong! I'm not...

...a street-photographer, I don't do it for money...

...but for artistic pleasure. - Ah, so!

Take no offense, please, I didn't know.

So many people took pictures of me...

asking for money in advance. But I never got the photos!

Right, Ana?

Madame, another shot, please.

Don't... why me?

Let him, it's free! - Look here...

No, stay as you are.

Only raise your head a bit.

Fine, stay that way!

Madam, you've got a very photogenic face. Excuse me...

Look here, please.

Where? - Get lost!

Don't move! Look up here...

Say cheese!

Done! My respects...

May I ask you something?

You make only one photo, or more? I'd like...

...to have one. Only I'm afraid...

...I was covering my face with the fan...

This is going to be an artistic composition.

Your head bent forward...

...sunlight on your hair, clouds and sky in the back.

You'll be beautiful.

Pity it's not in color. - Think so?

You mean it? - I'm positive!

Your hand, please. - Steep stairs...

You're such a gentleman.

We should really go now. I'm sorry...

May I take the Iiberty of visiting you?

It was a real pleasure.

Perica, thank the gentleman for the ice-cream.

Thank you. - It's nothing!

I feel dizzy!

Good-bye. Thanks for your company.

You're welcome.

You are most beautiful

of all the women

only to be yours

that is my dream...

Their singing is beautiful. - Beautiful? Nonsense!

This modern music is just affectation.

You need no voice for that.

To you modern is nonsense.

You know only Let's Drink and The Battle is On.

Those are old Croatian songs.

And "The Battle is On" is from our national opera Zrinski,

if you really want to know. - Tastes differ.

Mina, what does photogenic mean?

What? - You know...

Photogenic? Probably has something...

...to do with photos. Ask Franjo.

What does he know...

Perica, come and eat!

You know who he reminds me of? - No.

Clark Gable. - Right!

From the movie San Francisco.

We saw it together! - He was just as romantic...

Today's men are rude as peasants!

Oh, yes... - Why?

I can be ever so polite.

In the office they tell me I'm quite a gentleman.

We're talking about a man we just met.

A Mr. Fulir.

What... Fulir? - Yes.

Sounds familiar! My boss's relative is Fulir.

Maybe that's him. - Listen...

Listen, he's tall, elegant, small mustache...

And has green eyes. - What green? Brown!

Green, I saw them! - No, brown!

And a bit longer hair... artistic!

Shame I missed him.

I'd have someone to talk to.

Perica!

Jesus and Mary! Have you seen that?

The kids are shameless today!

Well, some bush-work...

...wouldn't harm you, either!

You scoundrel!

How can you, swine?! Such words...

Alright, I'm a swine. Thanks a lot!

I can't joke any more! I don't have the manners of those novel fakes!

But you can tell I'm a swine in front of a child! Thank you!

Goodbye! Expect me when you see me!

Where are you... - None of your business!

It's all occupied!

It's your fault, Franjo!

You had to get plastered first!

You could have gone ahead, I need no escort!

Let's go back!

Miss, there's a place for you here!

Then I'm going to take it! - For you, miss...

She's my sister, and she's married! Franjo! Ana! I've got a seat!

Thank you very much!

It's full, let's go back. - They can go to hell!

Mom, there's Mr. Fulir!

Hurry!

Give me your hand! - Leave me alone!

I'm not drunk!

Don't tell me I'm drunk! - Hurry!

Thank you...

Over here, madam!

I've only one seat, unfortunately. Take it.

Thanks, but it's yours.

Please sit, I'll stand. - No, no, thank you.

I can stand, really. - Wait! I'll sit...

...if you won't. My legs are hurting.

Franjo... - It's so hot...

Now you've lost your seat. I'm sorry...

This is my husband... - My pleasure.

This is the gentleman we told you about.

You're the one? Thanks for the seat.

Sure, but I gave it to madam...

Perhaps you know Dr. Brlek?

Who? - Dragec Brlek.

I think you're related. - No.

No? Then it's another Fulir.

Dr. Brlek is my boss.

A pleasure...

We're moving! - Yes...

You'll fall in love in a moment

your blood runs hot in you

and the whole world is so divine then

your dreams have all come true...

I'm in love...

I'm in love

'cause love makes our lives so fine...

Madame, you've got a beautiful voice!

Don't... I can't sing at all.

Who told you that? You sing with such a feeling...

Please, go on. - No...

I beg you.

If you insist...

I'm in love

singing with the voice of my heart

I'm in love

'cause love makes our lives so fine

I'm in love

'cause that is what my heart desires

thank you, my heart,

you know the feeling that's divine.

MONDAY

This morning Dad didn't go to work. He said his head was like a barrel,

about to blow! So Mom had to tie it tightly

with a towel.

They were selling slop,

double-crossing swine. They should be hanged!

I'd give anything for a chili pepper or a pickle.

I'm in love

singing with the voice of my heart

I'm in love

'cause love makes our lives so fine

I'm in love

'cause that is what my heart desires

thank you, my heart...

You're rarely cheerful. - Is it bothering you?

On the contrary, go ahead. It's more pleasant here.

I've been thinking...

Liked that Fulir guy?

Fulir? Why?

See... I think he'd be a good match for Mina.

You're nuts! - No, no...

It really is a good idea. Mina would agree, I'm sure.

Well? - You and your absurd ideas!

Why? It's true...

...she's a bit older. But it's nothing.

We all have weak points.

TUESDAY

Bottles and old iron buying!

Bottles and old iron buying!

Bottles!

Bottles and old iron buying!

Bottles! - Here you are...

Mr. Fulir is coming! - Who?

Mr. Fulir!

Pardon, madam, for my impertinence...

Perhaps it's a bad time? - No, not at all!

On the contrary! Come on in. - This is for you...

For me?

Take this... Thank you, you shouldn't have.

Come into the house.

Bottles... and old iron!

This way... - Thank you.

Well, the shots are very good!

I'm surprised how photogenic you are.

You're only flattering me! - No, I'm serious.

Would you like some coffee? - Since you're so kind...

You I can't refuse.

When will we see the photos? - Come, behave yourself!

I apologize.

Sit down, I'll bring the coffee.

Thank you.

Right away...

What was your name, my boy? - Perica.

I'm sure you're going to school.

Which grade? - I'll start the third now.

Really?

Daddy's not home? - No, he's in the office.

Know what? I'll show you the pictures,

...then you can go out and play. - Sure!

Wait...

Here... this is you.

You've got a nice boy! - Really?

Coffee'll be right away.

When is your daddy coming home?

Sorry to keep you waiting, I did my best.

Help yourself. - Thank you so much.

But first I'd like to show you the pictures.

Perica, now you can go out and play.

Sorry...

Here you are all together.

Perica... can you draw, huh?

Sure.

Draw me a nice horse, and I'll g ive you 2 coins.

OK!

You've got a piano! Must be you play it.

Yes... no! Perica is taking lessons.

But he's on vacation now. Play something, Perica.

Don't feel like it! - Thanks...

...madam, no need.

Unfortunately, here you moved...

...the picture's not sharp. But this one's really...

...comme il faut.

Very charming...

It's a real pity...

...that you're not an actress with such a photogenic face.

Come on... not true! - I'm serious!

Look at those features, the expression...

It's wonderful...

Perica... know what?

Go someplace lighter, you'll ruin your eyes.

Maybe you're a gifted painter...

With kids you can never tell.

Where do I go, Mom? - Don't know...

Try the yard, a lot of light there.

It's not nice to... - It's very nice there!

He says it's nice...

Help yourself to the coffee, it probably got cold.

Here we're at a spa, five years ago.

Incredible! - Why?

What a figure! You're not aware how good you look.

Come on, you say that to every woman...

Don't you know...

... how I adore you... - Excuse me...

I'm an honest woman! - Mom!

Here, I did it!

I drew a horse! - Fine...

Have some more coffee. My husband will be here soon.

Then I'll go. I wasn't thinking of staying too long.

I drew a horse! - Nice... fine.

Terrific! - Two coins, please.

You're so impertinent!

It's not his fault...

Here... two coins for candy for being such a good boy.

Thanks! - You're a real gentleman.

It's nothing, madam.

Have you thanked him? - Of course I have!

Madame...

I almost for got!

Pictures... - Here you are...

Thank you. - I'll be...

...on my way now. - Already?

We should talk in private.

When can we meet? - That is not possible.

I'm sorry...

Think about it. My motto is fairness and discretion.

Tomorrow afternoon in the Zrinjevac Park pavilion.

It's im possible! - Madame...

It's out of the question! - Your final word?

Yes... no! My husband's coming!

Excuse me...

You look familiar...

That's Mr. Fulir! I drew a horse...

...and he gave me 2 coins! - Oh, it's you, Fulir!

I was just asking about you. - What brings you here?

My pictures from that picnic.

How much are they? - You'll only offend me.

I did it as a friend.

Then at least we'll have a drink.

Perica, fetch a bottle from Znidar�i�'s.

Thanks, I can't now. I'm in a hurry.

Hey, what's one bottle?

You prefer white or red? Perhaps Plje�ivica?

If you insist... - Perica, Plje�ivica!

And mineral water... - Got it upstairs.

After you! Please...

For one brief moment

of happiness

a thousand days

of sorrowfulness...

Bravo, madame!

Dear Fulir, it's great two of us have met.

Right!

Cheers!

Madame...

What do you do, if I may ask?

What do I do?

Mostly acquisitions lately.

You can earn a lot that way!

With good connections. A guy who built a house

in a posh area with that. - �o�tari�!

I think you should stick to art.

You really understand it. - You are quite right.

But today's provincialism...

Tell me, who's interested in art today?

Yes, it's sad. - It's quite different abroad.

Ah, abroad... - Excuse me...

Are you married?

No, I'm single. - Really?

A bachelor.

Told you! - Nonsense!

Tell you something. Best thing for you...

...is to find a good woman, preferably with money.

There you have it!

What do you know what's best?

Not everybody is so fortunate to find such a charming wife.

She's not so bad. There are worse!

He's always like this. - But I'm different.

I need freedom!

I'd join an expedition to Amazonia any time!

Really? - Or Congo!

You wouldn't be afraid? - Never! This stout heart...

...could hunt beasts bare handed!

You're always talking rubbish drunk!

Told you thousand times you don't understand me.

But let's not discuss it now.

Excuse me... gotta go.

You must be mad at me.

A great shame if we don't make some more pictures.

It's not convenient... - Don't refuse!

I've got to see you in private.

No, I can't. My husband...

Stop torturing me! Well?

Don't know...

For just one glance of your eyes

I'd give my life...

I'd give my life...

For just one glance of your eyes

I'd give my life

my life away...

I'd give my life

my life away!

What a pity you haven't become a singer.

You're just flattering me. - Four years I sang in a choir.

A bass! Those were the days!

Without you, dear, oh, my sweet

I can not live now

I can not live now

Without you, dear, oh, my sweet,

I can not live

but have to die...

That was fine, my man.

Great!

You have a great backup voice, Fulir!

It was better while...

...madame was leading.

In this song soprano leads, bass is backup.

Why? - Because!

Listen, Fulir.

Don't you lecture me. You know zip about singing.

Excuse me, I know a lot!

Nonsense!

...you know zip! You're just showing off!

That's rubbish. - Franjo...

I see the wine is pretty strong. - Wine?

It's got nothing to do with it!

You're impossible!

Stop defending him! I'm not a kid, I need no lessons!

I think it's time for me to go.

No one's keeping you! - How can you?!

It's beneath my dignity to fight here,

but I can't stand insults! Madame...

Good-bye!

My respects...

Be thankful I didn't break your nose! You to teach me!

The scoundrel!

I heard it right?

Yes! Think I'm afraid?

Stupid ass! - You insolent dope!

Your dad is a dope!

You told him off good, Mr. Franjo!

Had he just moved, I'd have smashed him!

Neighbor...

He provoked it! Say a word...

...and tomorrow he's dead!

If it weren't for Mina...

Enough, go to sleep.

I'm tired.

See, I'm never tired. I've so much energy.

I could break all this into pieces, set it on fire...

...and say: "Give me a plane, I volunteer as a pilot in Abyssinia!"

What plane?! Come to your senses.

If you had my sense...

...you'd get a memorial plate above your kitchen stove.

You're wrong if you think he's smarter than me.

He's a gentleman and doesn't talk rubbish like you!

Funny how you're defending him.

You're always defending strangers against me.

THE MODERN SINNER

Where's my youth...

WEDNESDAY

Perica...

Not with the knife!

What's with the peas? - Why?

They're so tough my stomach hurts!

No wonder after three helpings.

If I eat too much, don't invite me!

Stop it, girls.

Listen, Mina...

I'd I ike to discuss an idea, since you're here.

Oh? What is it? - What do you think about Fulir?

Fulir?

What do you think about him... as a man?

Don't start again!

You stay out of it. I'm asking Mina.

Well?

Well... I don't know.

He is nice.

Why are you asking? He mentioned something?

I doubt you'll find a better match.

Enough of that nonsense! - Why nonsense?

He can find a wife himself!

No harm in talking, right?

Hope you don't mind! - I'm only saying...

...you're reckoning without the host!

I can see I annoy you!

You made peas knowing I don't like them!

In that case... I can go!

Calm down, Your Highness.

I can't speak in my own house... - Girls...

Mom would scold you for your big mouth!

No wonder you never married

with such insolence! - What?!

I am insolent?! You loud mouth!

I am a loud mouth?! Franjo! - Come now...

Who do you think you are? Primping all day long!

So what?! - When did you dust last?

Look! This shows how much you're worth!

Franjo! - You can't insult my wife!

She's not much, but you can't insult her!

Thanks for the dinner! You'll never see me again!

Hooray!

Godspeed! - Thanks!

I'd kill you if you were a man!

Good-bye for ever!

Peace at last. She never has enough.

We won't get rid of her that easily!

My idea wasn't bad after all.

What idea? - Her and Fulir.

He's not married. It can be arranged...

Stop babbling. - Don't worry...

We'll find him yet.

I'm going over to �nidar�i�'s for a while.

Deep in the forest leaves rustle

and flowers long for sunlight's smile

there I know a place full of charm

for me that's Paradise.

There you will watch with glee

sunshine coming through to you

touching your hair with its gold

while I sing to you...

Don't you know

that I...

... adore you

and that real love

is bringing me to you?

Don't you know

that I love you dearly?

Without you

I can't sleep

I can't work

I can't live

so please be mine only!

I'm sorry Mr. Fulir wasn't here.

Why would he be? - It just came to me.

Will he marry Auntie Mina? - Hush, now!

Next time don't eavesdrop.

THURSDAY

Will he come or will he not...

Good day, miss! - Hello!

Will there be pressing? - Karlek!

He will come, or maybe not...

Karlek! ...I shall wait for him

until midnight...

We're going to the river.

They've already made up? - God knows!

That splendid night

God meant for us to love

'cause God up above

knows everything

Dazzled are souls

by the sea at night

and sweet sweet love

joins our hearts...

Darling, tonight

I'll whisper sweet words of love

tonight I must tell you

how much I love you...

Fulir! Fulir!

There's Fulir! - Where?

Fulir!

Fulir!

Fulir!

He's gone! - Let's go!

He disappeared!

No, Daddy! No!

No, Daddy!

As if he was swallowed by earth!

You... the shower! - No! No!

Maybe he's mad at me.

Shame I couldn't find him.

We'd discuss that Manchuria stuff in the news.

It's quite vague, though.

Let's go home! - Wait, it's still early.

I'm bored! - You just go ahead.

I may still find him.

It's important for Mina...

Another one, please. - Spritzer?

Yes, does me good.

Thank you.

For half an hour?!

Robbery! - Why?

You'd sleep here, too? This isn't a hotel!

Whore!

Idiot...

Shut up!

Good evening, miss. - Evening, Mr. �afranek.

Wonderful moonlight. - I'm watching it, too.

Oh, yes...

Good night. - Good night, Mr. �afranek.

Couldn't find him, but all is not lost yet.

OId drunkard! - We only had one bottle.

Scout's honor. Discussed about Manchuria and the Japanese.

Honest!

Not interested, huh?

But I am!

There's oriental danger.

The Asians will conquer the world!

And you had to get drunk!

See? You don't understand me!

I'm not drunk at all.

I can stand on one leg forever!

Enough babbling, come to bed!

What is it?!

Don't get mad...

Shame on you, you'll wake the child.

Dad says a caterpillar turns to a butterfly over night.

I can't wait...

... to see it happen. - Like two little doves...

Drunk like a skunk! Quiet!

FRIDAY

White sand!

White sand!

White sand!

White sand!

Perica!

Let's eat!

Give me your plate.

Let me...

Want some more? - O. K.

Here...

Ana, Franjo!

I was rushing so, my heart will burst!

I'm not mad any more

over that tiny misunderstanding. Ana, look...

How do you like my new dress? Made it myself.

Mrs. Hundi� just cut it. Franjo...

What do you say? Nice, right?

Carps? Wonderful...

Our house is always open, but you can't lecture me about the dust.

It was nothing. Dust comes fast. Lemon?

Guess who I saw today. Mr. Fulir.

And where?

He was going into "Hunter's Restaurant".

He's so nice. A fine man.

He said...

"Miss, this dress looks wonderful on you." Honest!

He said nothing else?

Well, he mentioned a dispute with Franjo. What was it?

I didn't say anything. - You did! He's sensitive...

...and you keep stinging him. - You shouldn't have.

It's embarrassing.

He's got to stop correcting me.

Otherwise we're pals.

You can't be right always. He's clever and knows a lot.

And I'm stupid? - God forbid!

It only turned out unpleasant. Pity...

There's a fair in Maksimir Park on Sunday.

You're going? - What, alone?

Perhaps Mr. Fulir will come after all.

He won't, he's got pride!

Shame... it would be nice if he came, right?

Right, Ana?

Again you're not eating What's that?

Nothing! - Give it here!

God! What will you bring next!?!

Go wash your hands, quickly!

So you saw him at Hunter's? - Right!

What? - Nothing...

Like two little doves

so happy we were

from one little mug

we used to

drink there...

I'll drink to that!

Cheers!

Two more spritzers!

More soda water for me. - Excuse me?

More soda water for the gentleman!

You deaf oaf!

Well, while we're at it...

...I've got something to tell you. You know my wife, right?

The Lady is very nice. A fine woman.

I'm glad you like her. But you know...

...Mina is also a fine woman. - Who?

Mina, her sister. You two have met.

I've had the honor.

Listen, she's quite wealthy. - You don't say.

Just between us... Know how much she's got?

Really?

She sold her house and land.

Thank God! She'll marry easily.

Right!

Cheers!

Come on in, Fulir.

Watch your head.

You did come!

We made up for the insults, at �nidar�i�'s,

so we don't have to bother you about it. Right?

Of course!

Perhaps madame has some peppers? They'd do me good.

Naturally! I'll be right back.

See if you have some food. - I'm not here to eat.

Madame, many thanks.

Perica...

Hello! - Hi! Kitty-kitty...

Madame, many thanks. It was wonderful.

Delicious!

It's a shame you came late, it was completely cold.

Really, the carps dish was...

...comme il faut.

I agree, the fish was delicious!

We have the same taste!

Carps have to swim, and you're not drinking!

Miss...

Cheers!

Come on, Fulir, aren't we going to sing?

I regret I can't today. I have a sore throat.

Jesus and Maria!

If only...

...madame would sing.

By request, I'll gladly sing instead of you.

But I don't know what...

Ana, "Thank You". - All right then.

For each nice word from you

that you used to give me

for ev'ry glance you sent

for ev'ry smile I thank thee

There's so little good

in this life

an instant of sunlight

is quickly changed by night

And you gave my soul

oh, so much sun

So I can't but say

a heartfelt

thank you.

It was so beautiful.

Right? - If only...

...you wouldn't sing. You're tone deaf!

Don't be so rude!

How's your throat, hurts a lot?

To your health! I hope you can drink!

Look... - What's that?

A saber. - You have a saber?

Our fathers used them against Turks!

I remember!

Where are those times? - Franjo...

You're really a nice guy!

Honesty shows in your eyes. - Wonderfully said!

I'm honest, but stand no insults.

Can be meek as a lamb...

...but mad as a lion! Then I can tear a man apart!

Franjo, don't!

Be a lion in your office. Can't even ask for a raise...

You understand nothing.

Dad, give it to me!

Dear Fulir, the days of knights are gone.

I always regret I didn't live back then.

Want some peace? Raise the drawbridge and kiss my ass!

How can you say that?!

Modern life requires different architecture.

Instead of towers, concrete skyscrapers.

Houses look like boxes!

I wasn't born to live in a box!

But it's nice to live in a skyscraper.

Lots of air and sun, wonderful view.

I used to live on the 17th floor...

...of a hotel in Milan. - That high?!

You've no idea how it is.

Quit talking, let's drink!

Cheers!

Darned drinks! It's not everything in life.

One glass of wine is not a crime!

You're such a killjoy.

Stop sighing, carp isn't that indigestible.

It's not from food! - The man's got feelings.

I do, too, but I'm not sighing.

I'm made from iron!

Perica, bring another bottle.

Life is so sad...

A man could hang himself if it weren't for ideals

shining before him like the sun.

It's hard for people who live lonely.

It's rather strange you stil...

...haven't got married.

Oh, don't ask...

One rarely meets a woman he could adore.

But there are women...

...worth falling in love with.

Only they're modest...

...and hard to notice.

I'm sure you'll find Miss Right.

Yes...

Yes, but rare are those of true beauty and sublimity.

I think so, too!

Most important is what's inside!

I haven't married...

... because men don't look...

...for heart and soul, only...

... skirts and legs!

OK, Fulir...

You could sing one in low voice.

No offense, but I have to leave you.

Why? - Out of the question!

The fun's just started!

Sorry, I don't feel well.

I'm afraid I'm... feverish.

Really?

It can be helped. My wife can make some tea.

Gladly! - No, no! Thank you kindly.

But I can't stay.

Good-bye. - I'll see you out.

Fulir, when will we see you again?

Perhaps at that fair?

Thanks for re inding me. Come with us to the fair on Sunday.

I invite you. - Mr. Fulir...

We'd really like you to come. - Gladly, if I get well.

Good-bye.

Come to the fair, please!

It's getting along fine. Did you see his glances?

You really think something could come out of it?

What? It's in the bag!

Only you should be more active, too.

But how?

Do something, you're a woman...

Madame...

Since I met you, I've had no peace.

I was thinking of you all night last night.

At least someone...

This is no life for you.

You're a sophisticated soul.

You do understand me. I suffer so much...

Perhaps you were thinking of me?

I have to go inside.

When will I see you? - I can't tell you now.

But you'll come again?

Certainly.

For you I'd do anything!

Good night. Dream something nice.

You too.

Good night.

Good night.

Good night, neighbor! - Good night!

What's with that Fulir man?

I guess he can't drink.

Perhaps the wine was too cold for him?

He could have said so.

He's emotional, and such people are sensitive.

Emotional! And I'm an ox?!

Don't get upset. Lie down and sleep.

I'm in love

'cause that is what my heart desires...

I was just thinking about Mina...

If she could only find a husband.

A woman can't live on her own.

You know... tonight they seemed to start throwing glances.

Who did?

More of your nonsense!

Say what you like, but I think it'll work.

You weren't Greta Garbo when I married you either.

A man needs a home and comfort, so he marries.

And Mina's got money...

Not everybody is interested in money.

You're so wrong. Such people don't exist.

Such is life...

SATURDAY

I'm in love

'cause love makes our lives so fine

I'm in love

'cause that is what my heart desires...

This morning Mom was merry, singing all the time...

... that dull song "I'm in Love"...

... so I was able to play with Dad's saber.

Charge!

Charge!

You dumb oaf!

Charge! Death to janissaries!

Lend me a dress for tomorrow's fair.

Will you? - Don't touch!

Don't know what to wear myself. - This one isn't bad.

I was just going to try it out myself.

This one's not good?

My new one's not suitable...

...and the others are old.

Once in a while...

...you go out, and have nothing to wear.

What do you think? - What?

I don't know... this one was better.

Think so?

I guess the neckline's too low.

The yellow one goes well with your face.

SUNDAY

Now I know who you remind me of.

Saw a picture of a tennis player in papers...

You remind me of him.

I used to play tennis a lot. Here...

I may have a picture with me...

What a fine sport. Everybody in white...

Like cooks! You just stay in the kitchen!

Beautiful music...

Dad, it's from "Zrinski"?

Probably some other opera.

Jacques Offenbach's "Hoffmann's Stories".

Hoffmans Erz�hlungen. - You know everything!

Rubbish, no one can know everything!

Don't get upset. You're hypertonic,

yet you had four steaks!

See the result?

I upset? Who's upset?

I just said no one can know everything...

... whoever they may be. - I'm not showing off.

I've read a lot of books and I do know a lot.

Must be wonderful to be so sophisticated and educated.

You can talk about everything. - I read a book on man's evolution.

It says all.

First there were fish then they got legs. Then there was man.

Not that Englishman's book about us being apes first?

Can't remember the writer, but it had a nice cover.

I heard it that way.

If he was an ape, O. K. I certainly wasn't!

Right, Mr. Fulir? - Certainly.

We share the same opinion about everything!

You know zip about science!

No point in talking to you.

Excuse me... gotta go...

Again! - Yes, again. Thank God!

Ah, a waltz...

No, it's a tango.

It's a shame I can't dance.

I hope madame can.

But of course!

May I ask?

If you won't eat this, I will. Shame to waste it.

Darling, tonight

I'll whisper sweet words of love

tonight I must tell you

how much I love you...

I can't bear to be without you any longer.

When shall we meet in private?

Dazzled are souls

by the sea at night

and sweet sweet love

joins our hearts...

Perica wouldn't eat, so I did.

Shame to waste it. Right, honey?

You and Franjo would be a perfect couple:

You eat, he drinks. You'd get along just fine!

Enough of your criticism about food!

I'm scared to eat! - Calm down, will you?

It was just an expression.

I know why you do this!

What do you know? Let's hear!

I know what I know!

Thank God I hate to quarrel!

Rubbish!

Pretty women should never quarrel.

They're here to embellish life.

You're right.

You're a true gentleman.

My pleasure.

What wonderful weather.

Right?

It sure is... wonderful.

You are, Milka,

mine, mine! You are, Milka, mine, mine

you are, Milka, mine, mine

I am yours!

What?!

Your pants... - What about them?

You're shop is open!

So what? The keeper's in!

Happens sometimes...

You and your stupid jokes!

Fulir, you're quite a nice man.

Let's become bosom brothers!

Where's your glass? - Not too much.

Come on... get up!

Give me your hand...

Bottoms up! One... two...

Now let's kiss.

Silence! Silence!

Our dear friend Fulir.

Our dear Ernest! - To your health!

Mina, you'll get drunk.

That very first moment...

...the two of us met...

...I felt right then in my chest my heart whispering...

"That's our guy..."

Right!

"The guy we can...

... proudly embrace...

... since we tend toward mutual ideals!"

What is it with you?

Why are you so sour today?

Bravo, Franjo! Wonderful speech.

Bravo! - Wait...

I'm not done yet.

It's my pleasure to say on behalf of us all...

Go ahead.

Our dear Ernest, welcome!

Cheers! - Not yet!

I'm also glad to welcome you...

to our family. Cheers!

Cheers! Cheers! - Now you can drink!

Wonderful speech. You should be the Mayor!

Miss... madame...

We shall not perish with such people.

This should go to the papers!

Perica, go and play.

We have to discuss something.

Well, Fulir... pardon...

...Ernest...

It's OK.

Let's talk openly. I'd like to know...

...your real intentions.

What intentions?

Don't play dumb, I have a good nose.

I see something is cooking here. Well?

What is it all about?

I'd say you're a bit tipsy.

I think so, too. - I'm not talking to you!

And it's serious business. Right, Ernest?

We understand each other.

What are your intentions regarding our Mina?

What are you talking about?

He's just kidding!

Your rubbish again!

Excuse me, I don't quite understand.

What an actor! Almost fooled me...

Don't. I'm really embarrassed! - Why?

We're family! Listen, Egon...

I find her a real good match!

Young she ain't, but she's holding out!

What are you saying?! - Don't get mad...

...but it's true. You could use some money...

... to open that shop.

I beg you, don't!

I beg you! - Why?!

We've discussed it! - You've ruined everything!

Why?

I'm so embarrassed! I feel awful!

You stupid moron! You've ruined everything!

Wait, don't go!

Stop, will you?

Women's frills...

Listen, she's still shy...

It'll pass.

You drunken ox! You ruin every bit of fun!

Shut up!

Let's sing a tune! You know what they say...

One song a day keeps mischief away!

Like two little doves...

Give me a plane, I'll go straight to Abyssinia!

Calm down! You embarrass me! - You never understand me!

Fulir, you're a happy man no one's pestering you!

Sure, Franjo, I can understand you quite well.

See it watching us? Get lost!

Leave me alone!

Come! Come down, if you dare!

You think you're special 'cause you're of silver?!

Lie down while madame prepares supper.

I'm fed up with my office so I like to relax...

...but she doesn't understand.

Some rest will do you good.

You know, you're a nice guy.

We couldn't have found a better one!

Get some rest, Franjo...

Perica...

He's asleep.

Would you bring us a bottle of wine?

Here...

Can I take the saber? - Sure you can.

Charge!

Darling, tonight

I'll whisper sweet words of love

tonight I shall tell you

how much I love you...

This splendid night

God meant for us to love

'cause God up above

knows everything...

What are you doing?! - Kissing you!

I never thought you'd be so bad...

Darling, tonight

I'll whisper sweet

words of love

tonight I must tell you

how much I love you...

What will you think of me?

Charge!

You scoundrel!

Franjo, don't! - Sure I will?!

Where's my saber?!

What's going on?! - They're fighting!

You swine!

I'd strangle you if it were legal!

You bastard! - Wait, Franjo... Let me explain!

I close my eyes, and you're on her!

Franjo! Franjo, wait!

Franjo!

Like two little doves...

You scoundrel! You're dead!

I'll show you! Where's the saber?!

Here, Daddy! - Give it to me!

Is he gone? - Yes.

He's really gone? Perica, you say.

Quite a new experience... - For me, too!

I'm not talking to you!

You, a married wife, letting him touch you.

In my own house! - I was resisting!

Didn't look like it!

Don't come near me! It's over between us!

Daddy... - Don't you "daddy" me!

I won't divorce you because of the child!

Get out of my sight!

Dad, I brought wine.

Perica, you love me, right?

People are swine. Never open your heart to anyone.

I won't. But may I play with your saber tomorrow?

You little twit... Go to sleep.

I want to be alone.

No one knows how I feel here... inside.

Dam ned Fulir!

I'll get you yet...

MONDAY

Don't cook for me. Fr om now on I'm dead!

I'll eat at Znidar�i�'s.

Good afternoon! - Good afternoon, Mr. �afranek.

My little wife is a migratory bird

often changes homes

first kissing one, embracing two

then deeply in love

people are whispering that I am a cuckold

and that she's the boss

But she's just saying...

"Love your fel ow-man, those are words of God!"

In a little grove

a cuckoo 'cuckolds'

to be without a lover

is worst of all

your fella' may be dumb

short or slim

whatever he may be

take him, don't leave him

let him in!

Yes? A moment, I'm changing!

Let me go with you. - You've no business here.

Tell Mom we're even now!

OK.

God, Mr. �afranek! Come on in...

Do come in.

Excuse me, we don't know each other.

Well, we do, but we haven't been formally introduced.

�afranek. - Pleased to meet you. Marijana.

Well? - It's a bit complicated...

May I sit down? - Of course!

No offense, but I'd like you...

...to shut the window and pull down the blinds.

As usual. - And why?

Please, do it as a favor.

I'll pay whatever it costs, I respect your price.

Alright...

Excuse me, but it's a little embarrassing.

What would Mrs. say?

Don't you worry about that.

That's precisely the point.

Just pull down the blinds.

Old devil!

I don't know the custom. How much is it?

It depends...

Is 50 enough...

...for half an hour? - That's too much!

I'm not stingy.

Here you are, thank you.

If you have some business to attend to, go ahead.

I'll wait here quietly.

You're laughing...

Well, listen...

...since you have paid...

My respects to you.

But no, thanks. It's just revenge on my wife.

Franjo!

Come out this minute! Shame on you!

Who are you, madam? I don't know you.

You know very well who! Come out!

Maybe you are Mrs. Fulir? Tell your husband

I'll smash his head on his name day!

Get out of there!

The scoundrel's not worth it!

There she is... the sow!

There he is, too!

What a disgrace!

HOW DAD ARRANGED IT ALL

Yesterday Dad went to Znidar�i�'s to talk

about the League of Nations and disarmament.

But there happened an important thing. Mr. Fulir came.

He explained everything to Dad,

so they kissed and made up again.

What happened next, I don't know,

therefore I can't write about it. It would be a lie!

THE END