Original subtitles

Based on the Story “Ariadne on Naxos” by Olga Tokarczuk

Adapted by AGNIESZKA SMOCZYŃSKA and ROBERT BOLESTO

I'm a monster!

- What's with the elevator? - Out of order. What's this?

Excuse us.

- I don't have eyes in my ass! - Are you completely deaf?

They're moving a piano!

Couldn't you hear that?

Bartek, don't -

No sauce for you?

You know how much this scanner costs?

Twenty-three hundred.

Is that a lot?

Of course it's a lot.

You want a little of Mommy's?

We'll play hide-and-seek after dinner.

- Did they have ice cream earlier? - No.

Look me in the eye.

Thought you'd catch me?

You want something else?

- Like what? - How about a roll?

Stop pounding. It's coming.

- Thank you. - Come back here.

Don't touch the baguette!

Bartek, leave that alone.

Let me have it.

I'm very sorry.

Good morning.

- I'll pay you for it. - It's okay.

Is it acting up? - Yes.

It gets stuck on the third floor. It should come soon.

Shall we take the stairs?

Bartek!

I can only tell them apart by their hats!

Bartek's is red, Piotrek's is black.

Boys!

- What' s your name? - Basia.

I'm Asia. Your name is lovely.

It's you who sings, right?

- Can we play? - Quiet.

This is our floor.

- Thank you. - There goes the baguette.

Come up for coffee?

I can't right now.

Maybe tomorrow or some other time?

Sure. Thanks.

Thank you.

“He ordered them

to bury all the old objects and -

Hide the little girl.”

That's so loud! We can't even read fairy tales!

Does it really bother you? It's pretty.

Is that a book of fairy tales?

Yes, they're slides.

We change the slide and off we go!

Pure muscle.

Basia!

Are you having an affair?

Excuse me?

I asked if you're having an affair.

Why?

Too bad. I need a bowling partner.

- Fatty. - Oh yeah?

We'll see about that.

What have you got here, little girl?

Looking good!

Come here.

You already had a turn.

Let him blow, and we'll count -

One, two, three, four.

Piotrek's turn now.

Blow them our way!

- I blew four bubbles! - Did you?

Wait.

Beautiful!

Let's count. How many bubbles?

Two .

Two bubbles...

Just a minute.

Good morning.

Hi.

I'm glad you came up.

Listen...

the cake is great.

The boys and I made it.

You have any kids? - Yes, a daughter.

She's grown-up now.

She's wonderful and very talented...

but she doesn't want to be talented...

so it's as if she had no talent.

You have a fantastic voice.

It's the breasts.

Hold on.

- Chocolate for your boys. - Thanks.

I have to practice, you know?

Of course. Sorry.

But I'm really glad you came up.

Will you come again?

We knock, and then what do we say?

Thank you.

Go on.

Thank you!

You're welcome.

Mommy, that lady was very sad!

- What? - That lady's very sad.

Hi.

I have some skating boots.

Come ice-skating with us?

I don't know how to skate.

Neither do I.

It's too risky.

What if I break something? - Give me your hand.

It's nice here.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

We can't stand each other.

Wonderful grandchildren aren't enough for her, huh?

Just keep doing your thing. You're so charming.

So how is the staying-at-home thing working out?

I had a choice.

Instead of a Ph.D., I do the laundry.

Go on.

I clean, cook...

and give birth.

Madame Full-Service!

Why are you laughing?

You find me amusing?

No, I'm just surprised.

What did you study?

German and international relations.

Terrific!

But I'm fulfilled at home.

I believe you.

Respect, my dear.

What?

I heard you two making love.

No...

Dolby Surround.

You're kidding!

In the bathroom.

Oh God.

You heard everything?

How old are you, you prudish little hen?

Why did you slap me?

Because I like you.

The last time I danced was at my wedding.

You must be joking.

Marek doesn't like dancing.

You have such nice hair.

You should always wear it down, like this.

What?

Maybe it's not you singing.

Quiet!

Watch. I can take five steps at once.

One, two, three...

The whole building could hear you.

- Please come in, really. - Maybe another time.

You've never been to our place. Please!

- That's true. - Come in!

Thank you. Just for a minute.

Make yourself at home.

Boys, take your shoes off.

Nice place.

Thank you.

Let me take your coat.

How about some wine?

To your premiere tomorrow. The posters are all over town.

To your premiere...

and to me.

I'm starting my own business.

I've already rented an office.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

I wanted it to be a surprise.

We might even buy a house. Seriously.

Mommy, look what Daddy bought us!

- It's beautiful! - Look at the colors.

Have you never wanted a house?

I've never felt the need. I like being on the move.

In fact, I'll be leaving here soon.

For long?

I'll be going. Thank you.

Good-bye.

Good-bye.

You're fantastic! Thanks so much.

Grazie! Thanks!

Thank you very much. Watch the thorns.

You were wonderful! In fantastic form!

You're the wonderful one!

Bella!

A throng awaits!

- Is he here? - He's rushing for a train.

He conducts tomorrow in Berlin.

I'll be ready in a minute.

I'm sorry, everyone.

Bella has to change.

Everyone's waiting for you.

I have a performance tomorrow.

I have to feel relaxed.

Should I go?

I didn't say that.

You did.

I'm sorry. Don't be angry.

Will you sing for me?

And you?

Will you come away with me?

Screenplay by AGNIESZKA SMOCZYŃSKA, ROBERT BOLESTO...

and MAGDALENA KAMIŃSKA

Cinematography by PRZEMYSŁAW KAMIŃSKI

Edited by WOJCIECH JAGIEŁŁO

Production Design by ANETA SUSKIEWICZ

Sound by TOMASZ WIECZOREK and MICHAŁ ROBACZEWSKI

Produced by KATARZYNA ŚLESICKA and ANNA WYDRA