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Forget it, Daniel, it's gonna rain any minute. - Wait.

All right then. I'll wait.

"Of the house which isn't there.

In the town which isn't there.

It will be so sad."

Luca?

I've been in love with you for 1,480 days.

That's more than 4 years.

I'm so hot for you.

Don't look at me. - Go on.

Look at my face. Man, I'm in 7th heaven!

3 months ago, I'd have bet my right arm that this would never happen!

Three months before...

I'm Daniel. I'm 19. I just graduated from high school.

I've never slept with a girl. Never licked one,

never even touched one really. I don't know anything,

apart from what Dennis told me. Soon the girls will be women,

and then what will I be?

Come on, get naked! - Come on, jump head first!

Jump, you sissy! - What's taking you so long?

You guys just shut up!

Why did we bring this dork with us anyway?

NO REGRETS.

And then what? - Nothing much. She lies on top of me,

I stick her hands in my back pockets and she moves up and down.

Oh man, why? You'll never shoot off that way! - Sure I do!

Right in your pants? That's disgusting!

Shut the fuck up, stupid pastahead! You'll stick it anywhere!

Is that it? - Get a grip!

Oh man!

Idiots!

I don't care where! Just away from here. Imagine

you get to a city where you know nothing and nobody.

Everything's new: People, streets and all. You need milk? Fine,

but where do you go? So you take off into a new world.

In a new city you don't need milk, man, you need tangerines.

Besides, I'd have to travel far to let a supermarket knock me off my feet.

And besides, in every supermarket on earth you run

into the same people. - No, not everywhere.

Not like in Wuppertal. - And, you can do whatever you wanna do.

At first, anyway. - Nobody knows you anyway.

Well, I won't stay there forever! - That is what I like about you:

You're slow, but then, some day... - Speaking of "some day",

I need a community-service job. Any vacancies with your rescue service?

I've been telling you. When I get home, I'll put on my uniform

and practice the words: "What's happened here?"

I'm telling you: Women love uniforms! It's unbelievable!

Very soon now I'll say to some cute patient:

"I will now stick this electrode on your chest. It could get a little cold."

Yeah. School's really over now, right? - Yeah.

To me, it means I won't see much of Luca anymore.

Now, if you want to be precise, we should have turned right here.

Really? Shit, no!

Fuck, man!

That's Dennis. It's pretty obvious that

life with him is not an easy ride. I don't care. I only know life

with him. If I could change anything it wouldn't be Dennis!

Always remember two things: Tell every girl something new.

Something you haven't told anyone. No matter how stupid it is.

They'll notice you made it up especially for them and they'll love it!

Luca isn't like that. - Save my friend,

smile back at me. Do it for Italy.

You see what I mean?

Got a smoke? Hey Axel, I'll drive you home, if you tell me how to get there.

If there is such a place. - I'm getting off here.

My pleasure!

Hey Axel, pull out your board and check the edges.

Inconspicuously. Don't look to see if anyone's watching. Even if they all are.

Right. Do that everywhere: In the desert, by the seaside.

And especially here, where all the horny bitches are!

Hey, old man, action!

It's great you're back. It was boring.

Maria! You look pale. Where's your sister?

No idea. How was it? Did you see any sharks?

See? - Are you walking?

It's not far. See you.

Man, that gets so... - Let's split, I'm dead beat. Bye Maria!

Here's our world traveller. - Hello, Dad.

Daniel returns home from his long trip. October 1st, evening.

Hey, surfer! - Hey, chicken-shit!

Have a seat. We're watching last fall's ducks.

Some other time. There! Surprise! - Thanks.

I've got a surprise for you, too. I called Brunger and got a wonderful

community-service job for you. - What?

At our church! - What?

I thought, you'd be pleased. - No, that's not what you thought.

Well look, Daniel, it'd be a great opportunity

and we'd see each other on Saturdays.

And your mother would be... - Don't start that again!

What do you want? I took that job, too!

It's already October now and you want to start university next year.

Exactly, you idiot!

You've only been back for 5 minutes. Give the job a try, you'll probably

never want to leave. - Yes maybe, Dad.

Fuck, nothing works out.

Hello, this is Daniel.

Yes, sorry, I dropped the phone. Could I speak to Luca, please?

I often lie in bed and let time pass by.

I lie down, imagine stuff, make myself believe things. This and that.

Nothing special. But it's nice.

The stuff about Luca by the campfire was a lie too. Here's what happened...

I know everyone's got a piercing, but it's still nice.

It's great. - We should all do what we want,

whether others do it or not. - I agree.

I pluck my eyebrows. - That's ok, too.

To the ancient Romans, knit eyebrows were a sign of nobility,

to the ancient Greeks it meant treacherousness.

What do you wanna be? Roman or Greek?

Luca, you're almost standing upright! - Women pee standing up,

if they can. I'm not gonna ruin my knees!

Most chicks do it like that!

Every year...

I take it back. Your panicing...

I take it back...

I just don't know, I really thought

I wanted to go...

Evening. - Good evening. - Your papers, please. - Sure.

Shitty weather, right? - Are you a comedian, Mr Schneider?

You tell me. - Did you have anything to drink?

No. - Let's check your breath.

Listen, I want to smell like a tropical fruit when I say goodbye

to my girl. - The tires are worn.

Listen, sport, we'll let you go, just so you won't be humiliated

in front of her. But not because of the folk music trick.

Thanks for warming my feet.

Any time.

Are you coming to my party tomorrow?

I'm totally looking forward to it: Luca in America!

Nice people everywhere, sunshine, palm trees, burgers,

Miami Vice, beaches with palm trees, the ocean...

Would you like to come up?

Secondly: Don't be pushy. Let her know, you live your own life.

Having no time makes you more interesting.

It's difficult. - You don't have to.

I've got things to do. - Wow! Two dates in one night!

Not exactly. - Doesn't matter.

When I'm a little tipsy I always do foolish things.

And tomorrow's my driving test. See you tomorrow?

Come on, son. Say something.

2 October. Daniel on his way to his civil-service job.

Bye, Dad!

Take care.

Of course, you have to ring the bells. Believe me,

to be a servant of God is something very profitable and rewarding.

Also part of your job: Dusting and distributing the hymn books.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, people'll want to sing.

One book at every seat, please. That's what people want.

We live in a strange world. People come to church

to sing together, but if they don't have their own book,

they bust each other's heads. Anyway, I'm glad you're doing it now.

Did you know we have our own website? - Sure. I read it outside.

An amusing idea, to get drunk the night before your driving test.

It's cold! - That's your soul.

Christ, the light of the world,

what a reason for joy!

But noah heard of God's plans

and started to build a huge ship

and stock it up with food.

Too much? - A little.

Then it's exactly right. - Good luck!

Remember when you were little? You play with friends

and everything's fine. You run into the street to get a ball

or your brother or whatever you like.

But suddenly you hear a squeal, but to you it sounds like a scream.

The wind hits you in the face with an unknown force.

And the car that almost killed you passes.

Even though you're so little, you know your life

has changed forever. That's what happened when I first saw Luca.

I was 15 and I knew right away: My childhood is over.

I saw her... and bang! Some things are pretty simple.

I love you, Luca! - I think, he's throwing up outside!

I love her. - I love you, too.

Luca was one of those girls that boys from all classes were in love with.

But in spite of that, as nice as only fat girls are.

She does everything as if she's just invented it.

No. - Yeah. I think it just happens.

I don't know, I've never done it before. You must think I'm childish.

Nonsense. Not at all. - Luca, you're talking too much again.

You must totally love the first one.

It's got to be absolutely wonderful. I want to marry the guy, I want music,

a campfire... It's got to be beautiful,

so that... - You like to remember it. - Exactly. - We're going for a swim!

Wait!

Pretty chilly, right? They're crazy! - Oh, Steffi!

Cry baby!

Sorry, Father, I quit.

This job's simply too boring for me.

Time and patience make the mulberry leaf turn to silk.

Unlike this stupid music stand!

I'd be a bad shepherd, if I'd let my sheep

go at the first sign of revolt. We'll work it out!

Please be so kind and put up the music stands, all right?

Impossible, he's not gonna do that by himself?

Yes, he is! He's far away. Rahn kicks it...!

Are you crazy?

That's it. I blew the only chance I had, twice in a row.

Physically impossible, but I did.

It's over.

What a relief! Now you can finally find yourself a new one.

Are you mad? - Man, all you do is whine!

She leaves tomorrow. She'll be gone for 3 weeks. You screwed up anyway.

Either leave her alone, or go up to her. What have you got to lose?

Everything.

Well, darlings? Sounds like home in here. Come on, let's get going.

You first. - I am not invited, but I'm hungry.

Come on, let's get going.

Hello, Anja. Have you seen Luca?

She was up there a minute ago.

Let's hit the road.

Fuck off! - I'm serious. Hey man, are you crazy?

What do you think I'm doing here? - No idea.

Very funny.

You're getting me in a lousy situation, again!

If I stay, she'll think it's because of her. If I leave,

she's gone. Great!

You're right, it was a stupid idea. - There you are!

I'm sorry about this morning.

I had no clue it would fly that far. - Don't worry about it. My dad'll fix it.

I'll be gone.

Yeah, right.

Lothar. Get lost, will ya?

You guys, you all think you're so cool, don't you?

Hey, they're ruining your pool!

I just wanted to say, I'd have liked to come with you yesterday.

Well, too late.

I'll get us something to drink first. - Sure.

Shit.

Oh, nice asses here, right?

Fuck this... fuck this...

I did sit down.

Could you do me a favor, please?

Depends. - I have to go,

but I've got something very important to tell Luca.

Before she leaves. Can you tell her I've got something important to say?

Tell her to come to church before she leaves? - Sure.

Oh and you can keep the panties, I've got another pair.

So what are you? A swallower or a spitter?

They're crazy, right? - Steffi, not now, please.

Why do you always treat me like shit? - I'm sorry.

Can you take me home?

Well, that's my room.

Nice.

Why don't you take off your pants? - Ok.

Where's the bathroom? - First door on the right.

I believe in us,

together as a band... We've definitely got potential.

Many people who know the music business say so.

They say we're as cool as a...

Maria,

I think I want to have a baby with you.

Maybe later.

You know, music is very important to me,

but it's not everything.

Go and check it out.

No, nothing there.

Maria, come here.

You're freezing!

Church is just very important... Total loneliness.

Maria! Time and patience make the mulberry leaf turn to silk!

Thus speaketh the Lord.

LUCA, SAVE ME

I quit.

You want to know what our Saviour felt?

Why doesn't she come? - I didn't get a chance to tell her.

All right! - You Godless little runt!

Jesus was an only child and a virgin. - I'll take over.

Sorry, Dad. - No, I'm sorry.

Dad, please! - I now know, I can't cope without your mother.

Anna, please take care of him.

Done.

You're the only nice thing that happened to me today.

Well, it is 10.45 already.

Thank you.

We're looking for a community-service help.

There's our new guy! Come on. The only thing

people hate more than being cleaned up by strangers

is sitting around in their own crap all day. - Fair enough.

Shoes off! - He's only kidding.

I've brought you some fresh meat.

The martyr!

When I saw you, I knew right away you never served in the army!

Another asshole. - What?

When I saw you, I knew right away you'd never hear me when I whisper.

This is just like Adolf in his final stage: He hired anyone!

If someone asks you where you are you answer: In the way!

Mrs. Grieger, Daniel will do the rest.

Well, if that's necessary.

Look, here. Down there. And now we turn her over.

Hang on.

Anna here.

Ok, I'm right next door.

Mrs. Grieger, I've got to go. But the young man'll do a good job.

Besides, I'll be right back. Do it the way I told you to.

If anything's the matter, have me paged. I'll be next door. Bye.

Let's get started. - What?

Let's get to it!

In God's name!

Son, what on earth are you doing? - Almost done.

It looks pretty good.

It does now! - It does now.

You're doing fine so far. - Think so?

Yeah, but there are 5 more to go.

Axel!

Axel?

You bastard!

I still can't believe it. - Me neither.

It's like a ride on a red bike in here!

Hello, Mrs. Grieger. - Hello, Daniel.

Everything ok?

I told you, you don't need them! You've got 5 minutes, ok?

You're surprised.

Right, and now get us some booze!

I can't stand this misery any longer without a drop of scotch in my coffee.

You ain't seen nothing yet!

Attention! Eyes left! Look at those 2 pretty babes!

Pretty thinly dressed for this weather.

Where are we going now? Just for a ride.

You'll get a new patient tomorrow.

Her husband pulled her through the house by her ears. She tried to cut them off.

What? Her ears?

She needs lots of affection. That's why you're taking care of her.

Tickets, please. - Just a second. You just keep going!

Thank you.

You're unbelievable! - Yeah, yeah, so are you.

You have your life under control. As if it were easy.

I mean, usually I get bored with women, or I'm sure

I bore them. One of us always leaves. With you it's different.

Or do I bore you? - Not right now.

Funny. I was born and raised here and I haven't taken this thing in years.

Because you are young and stupid. - No. Because it's something grannies do.

I sometimes take this train all the way to Vohwinkel.

What's with the girl you crucified yourself for?

Do you bore her? - I don't know.

I don't know anything about her.

Do you have any idea how much it all depends on the weather? - What does?

Getting the girl or not. You've got to meet her,

say the right thing, the weather's got to be right, your haircut, too.

It's like winning the lottery. - I won the lottery once.

How much? - 60 marks.

That's what I mean. It's not worth the trouble.

Can you pee standing up?

Go open the door!

I'm from the social welfare office. I'm here to change the bandages.

Stop crying!

The doctor should come and see you.

I'll tell my boss... - You'll do what?

Am I talking to you?

You don't talk to me like that. Not in my apartment!

You shouldn't even be here, asshole! - The bathroom's over there.

Dennis also lives here now.

So the whole dump'll be worth shit soon.

You look like a fag in that white gown.

By the way, this is called the post-epileptic tongue-bite.

Let go. - You say "Please."

Let go.

This is not the right place. - It wasn't the last time.

You know what? Why don't you come to my place

tomorrow after work?

You really do know how to impress a woman, don't you?

Hi, you two.

Luca! - Don't worry, my parents also thought I'd never return.

It's nice that you're back.

Anna's my boss.

Seems he was lucky, right? - Oh yes. Absolutely.

You look different somehow. - You know: A new life, a new haircut.

Well then, I'll see you.

Hi kids, this is Daniel, please start now...

Hi Daniel, this is Luca. Pity, you seem to be out,

and I wanted to... - Wait!

Here I am. - You've got a lot going on, right?

No more than usual. - I don't want to keep you.

I just thought we could meet some time. Before winter.

Sure, why not? When? - How about tomorrow?

Sure, why not? - See you tomorrow. - When?

Tomorrow evening, maybe. I'll drop by.

Ok, see you then.

Is Dennis in?

I live next door. - Hey, man! Still around?

Want to play doctor too? - Careful, Big Mouth!

Or I'll be out of here before you can say: "It was only..."

I didn't want you because you're such a tough guy. - I don't give a shit.

Kids, stop that. Dennis...

Hi Daniel, this is Luca. Pity, you seem to be out,

and I wanted to... - Do you understand these words, knight?

She called me! With her own little finger she personally

dialed my private number to ask me for an audition.

And Anna wants to meet me, too.

If one girl wants you, they all want you.

You'll get yours, too, one day!

Hi Daniel, this is Luca. Pity, you seem to be out,

and I wanted to...

If you want to impress a girl, remember two things:

Be a cool guy and say cool things.

And because all that is so exciting, let's smoke

a big bong! - Not me.

Hurry up!

Put your lips firmly round the bottle.

Press the bottle down. Now, simply open your mouth.

Yes, it's got to hurt. Or else, it was wrong!

It's got to hurt. Or else, it was wrong!

See ya tomorrow.

Oh well, it's not easy for any of us.

All day, you're surrounded by scum.

Always excuses: Nobody did it, nobody wanted it to happen,

but who's to blame? The parents.

The others. The icy west wind.

So you're fucked up, are you? I'll tell you something, boy.

The whole world is made up of wimps.

Oh no.

God, how I hate this. I can't tell you!

Have you been sleeping behind the stove again?

No, I was with Dennis. - When'll you come tonight?

I'm off early, so maybe I'll cook something for us.

I can't make it tonight. Are there any white gowns left?

Just the dirty ones in the laundry. You don't look well at all today.

Do you want the day off?

No, it's not that bad. - I'm glad.

And I'm off then.

She called me yesterday. - Holy shit! So what?

I'm going to meet her today. - Boy!

Water makes you want to travel.

Everybody wants to live by the water. They just don't know it.

If they knew, I think all hell would break loose.

Oh well,

we've already got a river!

By the way, what's the matter with Anna?

Don't know.

I think that's enough for now.

Can you play a loud love song? - Is a pig's ass bacon?

Forget Dennis. I know something too: If her breath smells

better than the air around you, she's the one.

So, take her! Let's go dancing tonight!

What is it? - Oh fuck! I forgot something.

I've got to go. I'll see you at the U-Club, right?

Ok.

Shit, no!

Are you all right, Mrs. Grieger? - Yes.

What am I doing here?

Here I am. - I can see that. Have you been waiting?

I'm too young to wait.

Let's go in.

Do you think you're alone in here? Acting like a total jerk?

You're so gentle today! - Just happy!

Where's Dennis? - Upstairs.

She's getting cigarettes. - What a shame!

Asshole!

You've got a stain, there.

You're the worst lying bitch I know! Great what you do:

Kicking people in the butt. Does that feel good? - Oh man, wait!

Forget it! You can go fuck yourself! - Tell me something new!

What? - What? Do you think you're a big shot surprise?

If I didn't already exist, you'd have to invent me!

With Luca you can fool around, it won't mean a thing. Let her wait,

she won't be alone for long. - No wonder, if you jump on any dick!

How else can I find out if someone is different? Stand around and wait?

Yes, exactly! I've waited 4 years for you! I've never got laid.

Just because of you! It was your idea! - What do you mean? Are you insane?

It was your idea: Love the first one totally and all that campfire crap!

I was 14 then.

Get lost, Luca.

Wait! - Fuck off, asshole! You're the asshole!

Cool down! You've been whining for years:

Luca this, Luca that, Luca's so great! Don't you think I know that?

But she's your personal property.

Let me go, man, get lost! Hey, Eyetie! Who was it?

Come on, let's go home.

Quit sobbing, man!

You go too far, Daniel. Drink that.

Maybe you should let the girl go since she makes you so unhappy.

Why can't you choose the one you love?

Do you love me?

Yes.

Then sleep with me.

I don't think that's a good idea. - Nobody wants to.

Why don't you want to, if you love me?

But I want to.

Go, if you need to.

I'd like to talk to Luca. - She isn't here, Daniel.

Open the door and we'll see. - I won't.

I'm going back to bed. Man, that's enough!

Get lost, ok? - You know what?

I've fucked too, Luca! It was nothing! Do you hear me?

Luca, I can do it too, now!

I swear!

Got any scotch? - Only schnapps.

Don't want that shit.

You're too good for schnapps, are you?

Let's have a look.

Wonderful! I'll take it.

Bastard!

Come back, you piece of shit! - You can all go to hell!

What are you creeping around for? I almost shot you, like a dog.

My favorite brand of booze!

Then I hit him in the face.

I didn't know what else to do. Just like that.

That's not very nice. Then what?

Nothing else. I just split.

Son, you are thinking too much.

Or too little, but that boils down to the same thing.

There's always a war with desirable women. You've got to fight, if you want or not!

And the flipside of fighting is being a good loser.

You lick your wounds and wait for the next woman.

It's that simple.

I didn't invent that and neither did you.

Just do what you want to do!

I swiped it. I swiped the whole bottle.

Well, it's a start! Away with the evidence!

Away with it!

And that one, too.

I'll clean you up tomorrow.

And you too.

Call the doctor, I'll start here.

He's dead. - Here in Wuppertal, that's for

the doctor to decide. Get out of the way.

How are we doing?

I'd say cardiac arrest following alcohol intoxication. Look at this place!

We've been trying to revive him for 14 minutes.

Leave it.

Now it's your turn to get some practice.

Would you like something to eat? - No, thank you, I'm already late.

I baked the bread myself. - Why doesn't your son eat it?

Sorry. - That's all right.

I'll just put it in the fridge.

Hello, Daniel. Have a seat.

Nice of you to come.

Have a seat.

Sorry, too late again.

I'm sorry, Anna. - What? About what?

That you fucked me, not Luca? That you ran away afterwards?

Or that I have to clean up this shit for you again?

About everything.

I've done that already.

Let me help. - I don't need your help. I don't need you at all.

Go and help someone else!

See you soon, Mrs. Grieger. - Goodbye, Daniel.

Oh shit!

Yeah, this is Anna. 'M at Mrs. Grieger's,

Daniel couldn't make it.

Yes, he was here, too. Why are they looking for him?

Wait!

Take the day off. We'll have to figure out everything else later, ok?

I think you can't choose, because it would be boring.

"You won't come running now, you just avoid

Reaching out for what seems too far off.

Would you turn around now just 'cos someone said

That somewhere else has the best view in the world?

Where must you go so that your mind forgets,

that it's been evening the whole day through?

Maybe you'll still make it now, in the morning light.

If you take that train thru the night.

But surely...

someone will set the points, to throw you off your route,

you need one for all in two minds about yourself

and three wishes all together before your world begins to fall apart..."

Right, son. Now, if you feel like it, we can change the air filter later.

You know, Daniel, this is a great car. - Yes, Dad, I know.

Well, you don't believe me, but... Christ, Dennis,

what have you done? - It's nothing.

It's ok.

I've just dropped by to tell you that I'm moving, the day after tomorrow.

To Berlin.

Well. Isn't that something?

I've been trying to call you.

Didn't feel like talking. - And your answering machine?

Got rid of it.

Didn't like it anymore.

What? - A nurse!

It was about time.

Gotta go.

Hey Daniel! - Hey. Got it! Just picked it up.

Looks good. - I just tried again

and it went well.

Afternoon, Mr Brauer. - Hello, Daniel.

You know what? Why don't you go ahead and I'll take the bus later.

First you want to pick me up, now you take the bus!

Have you been waiting long? - Not for long.

How did you know I'd be here?

I didn't.

Mr. Schneider, we're waiting for you. - Yes.

I've got to go.

Say hello to your sister. - I will.

Stop! I need to drive.

If you have to.

Community-service stood up for you and wants you to start work again.

Will you? - Yes. - Nurse Anna Buehring stated the deceased

Mr Broecking often drank alcohol, and his death wasn't caused

by your behavior. Is that also your opinion?

I brought the bottle. We drank it together.

What's the matter with you? During the last 3 months you've attracted attention

to yourself 3 times! You've hanged yourself from a church cross, robbed a gas station

and you've gotten drunk with a sick old man until he dropped dead.

Are you bored with your life? - No.

Or maybe I am.

I thought I'd wasted a lot of time.

Let's return to the gas station. You took the bottle and left without paying?

Outside you knocked over a stand and sprayed the plaintiff with gas?

That's exactly what happened. - Why did you do it?

No idea. I just wanted to do it while I still felt like it.

Very interesting. I take it you don't regret any of it?

Not at all.

Vohwinkel: End of the line.

So what's it's like to make a film with all these young people?

It's actually pretty cool. I really like doing it.

I like to get involved with young people, the atmosphere's always good.

But I haven't experienced anything like this before. This really is too much.

I have to say: This won't work anymore. For a simple reason:

At this point I'm the only one in the entire team

who keeps this thing together. They profit from my experience

and hope I'll pull all the strings. But I can't do that all the time.

The other day I had to do the sound, go to Leipzig to deal with the networks,

I had to go to Kaufhof and buy the costumes,

which took a lot of time, 'cause I also play the lead character.

I produce the film, I do the catering,

today I had to fry some chicken, make cheese sandwiches...

I even built this suspension railway!

Subtitles: VICOMEDIA 05/2002