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I saved your ass, and you know it.

Don't walk away from me!

- Anyway, you said it was a good speech. - What?

You said it was good. And that I have what it takes to be a eulogist.

- What? Really? - Yes. Along those lines, anyway.

Is... Is there someone in there?

No.

- I'll go downstairs, okay? - Yeah, sure.

I just want a chance to prove myself.

Yes. But unfortunately, I've got no jobs on at the moment.

How can you have no jobs? People are always dying.

Yes, but no one comes to us. Sorry, I've got to get on.

To be honest, looking around here, I can actually understand why.

And anyway, you owe me a favor.

- A favor? - Yes, all the chaos at the funeral.

Mrs. Fazius.

Mr. Borowski.

I think you're a very good speaker.

And you certainly have a lot of...

charisma.

Thank you.

But do you think now is a good time to start out in the funeral industry?

So soon after your husband's death?

Yes, I do.

Fine. If you're really serious about this...

I'd suggest you attend a seminar.

Afterwards, think very carefully about whether you're really up to the job.

- Then, if you come back... - That's all I needed to hear.

Okay. Goodbye.

What do you mean, "up to the job"?

I'm not as weak as you think.

Of course you're weak.

You're suppressing everything now,

but at some point, it'll hit you.

But you said I should look for a new job. Right?

Yes, but I had something very different in mind.

- Oh, and what's that? - A cashier, for example.

Right. Something more suited to my capabilities.

Well, more suited to your knowledge and experience.

That's what's good about this.

You don't need qualifications to work as a eulogist.

- I go to the seminar and, bam, I'm in. - No, you'll jump in full of enthusiasm,

and, bam, in a week, you'll be under the bed crying.

- Judith, love... - Karla, love.

Just relax. Everything will be fine.

"So now I place it in your hands

Everything that moves my heart

It is the last flower offering

Laid upon a loved one's grave."

Theodor Storm.

A beautiful poem, isn't it?

If necessary, it can be used in any situation. Just a tip for you.

But...

this poem...

also tells you something about the job you have chosen.

"So now I place it in your hands

Everything that moves my heart..."

The mourners look to us eulogists...

Oh, Lord, not again.

- Mrs. Fazius, you have something to say? - Yes.

Listen, that really is a lovely poem. We all know it from school.

But you can't say that this poem suits every funeral.

Yes, it does.

Oh, no, it doesn't.

Yes.

No.

- Oh, jeez. - No.

The certificate...

that I will present to all of you at the end of this seminar

doesn't only give you a good start in your new life as a eulogist.

No.

It also comes with responsibility.

Congratulations and all the very best.

Mr. Teichert, congratulations and all the very best.

Mrs. Fazius.

Mr. Elster.

"So now I place it in your hands..."

Thanks. All the very best.

BOROWSKI FUNERAL SERVICE ESTABLISHED 1890

I have to pay our suppliers and do the accounts at some point.

Yes, this is the damn week when all the insurance money goes out.

- Hello. - Do you have any jobs in the near future?

HI SWEETIE, SHALL WE MEET UP FOR A CHAT SOON? VIVIAN

Shall I just cook up some bodies?

Isn't it odd being here?

Sorry?

To be here in this place.

Yes.

Yes.

I've complained about the décor, too.

And the...

decisions you have to make.

The long lists of detailed choices.

Right? I mean, it's funny, right?

Sometimes I catch myself turning to my left to ask Sarah,

"What do you think?

A wooden or a ceramic urn? Which shall we go for, darling?"

This is Sarah.

Do you mind me asking who you've lost?

I'm here on a professional basis.

I'm a eulogist.

I'm a certified eulogist.

It's there in gold on white. Well, beige.

- Wow. - Yes.

God, Frauke, I know the numbers are shit. But what can I do?

- Phone up the Fritsch family, maybe. - What about them?

They still haven't paid. I've sent them two reminders already.

They lost their daughter.

Yes, six months ago.

They arranged a very lavish funeral.

- That's because they lost their daughter. - You already said that. It's 4,000 euros.

- You want this place to stay afloat. - Yes, of course. Me.

Could we speak about this later? I've got a customer.

- Then I'll do it myself. - You won't.

You can do a lot more than just reel off a few dates

or recite some poem.

It sounds as if Sarah was a really great woman.

Yes, she was.

Mr. Nowak, sorry to have kept you waiting. Shall we go into my office?

Yes.

We'll talk after, okay?

So, everything that you...

that we talked about, that you suggested...

it kind of seems a bit random.

- Yes. - You know what I mean?

- Yes. Yes, I think so. - It just doesn't seem right.

- Not right? - Yes.

I need to be able to say farewell to my wife.

- Of course. - Yes.

- Yes, um... - The man you sent about the speech...

- Mr. Kaneti. - Yes.

Kanoti. I tried to talk to him about my wife...

to tell him about her,

but he only seemed to be interested in dates.

- That is part of it. - Then he suggested poems to me.

And he looked as if...

as if his wife had just died.

Maybe Kaneti wasn't a good suggestion on my part. I've got a list.

Are they all as depressing?

- Well, it's a funeral. - Yes.

That's exactly what I don't want, you see?

My wife was very much alive.

Shall we start from scratch?

The woman out there. Would she be available, by any chance?

Mrs. Fazius?

Yes.

Perhaps she'd be more what I'm looking for.

Is she available, by any chance?

I...

I could talk to her, sure.

- Good morning. - Hello.

What are you doing?

The laundry. We all have to help out now, right?

Yes, sounds good.

- Shall we have lunch together? - Yes, sure.

Are you nervous about going back to school?

Yes, of course.

LET'S MEET UP AGAIN. BEST, PEER.

If it's shit, call me and I'll pick you up.

It'll be fine.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Put your books away.

I've got a surprise test for you today.

Man, he's doing that on purpose.

Tonio?

I just want you to know that we're all here for you.

Isn't that right?

- Yes. - Yes.

And you don't have to do the test today.

- Great. - I wish my dad had died.

Tell me... did I hear that right?

Have you lost your mind?

Well, after however many rounds of chemo...

when we knew that it…

Get this.

I came home two months ago, and she'd decided

who should be my next girlfriend.

Yes. She introduced me to her.

Anna. A friend of a friend. Newly divorced...

- What? So you met up... The three of you? - Yes.

Yes. She arranged that.

And she got it spot on. Exactly my type. Still in good shape.

But...

She was very much alive.

But the suggestions made...

by your colleague were a bit lifeless. Mr...

- Borowski. - Borowski.

Yes. We'll do it differently.

I'll come up with something, and I'll talk to Mr. Borowski.

We'll arrange a sendoff for Sarah that she won't forget.

- Hello. - Oh, hello.

So, how's your first assignment as a eulogist going?

Well. Really well.

- Really? Great. - Mr. Nowak and I had a chat.

And there are one or two changes we'd like to make to the funeral.

What changes?

Order of service, decorations, music. Small changes.

I haven't thought it all through, but just to warn you.

- Mrs. Fazius. - Karla.

Yes, Karla.

You...

You are a eulogist. You give the speech. That's it.

The speech, order of service, and décor are all connected.

No.

Yes. Whatever. We all want the best possible funeral for Mr. Nowak.

For Sarah.

And I imagine the ceremony will be significantly more expensive than planned.

I suggest that I call you when I'm done.

Of course, Karla. Bye, Karla.

- Hello, love. What's up? - Where are you?

- At work. - Oh, at work! Right, that's...

- Are you just calling... - No, listen. It's about Mina.

What is it?

- The nursing home just rang. - Is she dead?

- No, she's not dead. Quite the opposite. - So what's she done?

She's been trading meds with patients and nurses.

The nurse called it dealing.

We have to collect her as soon as possible.

Karla. Are you still there?

Well, I really don't have time to deal with this.

- Okay, but I... - They won't throw her out onto the street.

- We'll find a new home... - This is about your mom!

We'll talk another time. I have to arrange a funeral.

- Karla? - Yes? Okay, love you.

- Okay, right. - Okay, bye.

Yes, Mrs. Fritsch, I get that.

But that was half a year ago, and I have to ask you to pay the...

Mrs. Fritsch, we arranged a very nice funeral for you.

- Fine. - Frauke.

If you think there are things that need to be sorted out...

then send your husband over. Alright.

Done.

I would have done it.

Not in a million years.

Hey!

Hey!

Peer?

Sorry, I didn't want to keep you waiting. I've just finished work.

So good to see you.

I'd just had enough of casting calls and auditions and all that shit.

Then all this waiting around in bars with other frustrated actors.

And that's how it happened.

- Thanks. - It's really good making people laugh.

Good.

What about you?

Did you actually end up a successful photographer?

I certainly get by.

Art director for product photography, mostly for ads.

I make really good money.

I travel the world a lot.

So that means you photograph

washing machines and toilet paper?

Yes. That kind of thing, yeah.

And that's enough for you?

I'm not unhappy. That's enough for me. Yeah.

Okay.

What is it?

Say what you're thinking.

You think I should be an artist, right, like the rest of the city?

Or shall I go to kids' birthday parties with you? Be a clown?

I work in retirement homes and hospices, and yes...

I think we'd make a good team.

...brought along.

What is this...

How dare you?

You and your wife?

Do you have any idea how we are feeling?

- Can you even imagine... - Mr. Fritsch, calm down.

Don't tell me to calm down!

Mr. Fritsch, my sincerest apologies for my wife's call.

We really don't want to pressure you.

My wife just wanted to remind you that the bill has not been settled.

- In case you'd forgotten. - Money!

That's all it's about for you. You rip people off!

When they're at their most vulnerable, you rip them off!

Mr. Fritsch, I understand your feelings, but I assure you

that for me, it's all about giving my customers a good sendoff.

Enough with the gibberish!

Here! Look! Here's your money! There! Take it all!

There you go!

Wow, amazing.

Thirty-two euros.

Tonio?

- Tonio! - Yes?

- Did I say "come in"? - Am I disturbing you?

- Yes! - I just wanted to...

I just wanted to tell you I'm leaving, so you have to get your own breakfast.

- Yes. - And wash your hands.

- Love you. - Bye.

- Bye. - Fuck.

Hi.

- Morning. - Is everything okay?

Sorry. That was a stupid question.

Do you want to hang out sometime?

At yours this evening, maybe?

I don't know.

It'd be nice.

Just the two of us.

Listen to music. Chat a bit.

- Maryam. - We want to get going!

Yes...

Yes.

Come on. Please.

Please!

- Yes? - Yes.

I'll call you later, okay?

- Okay. - Okay. See you later!

- See you. Ciao. - Bye.

Joy.

The main theme is joy.

- Are you absolutely sure you... - Yes. That's exactly what I want.

Very well.

I'll drive over to the cemetery office and try to arrange things as we've agreed.

Okay.

Oh, and there's fresh coffee.

Thank you for all your effort.

Of course. I've already written the speech.

I can give it to you beforehand if you want.

- Thanks, but that won't be necessary. - Okay.

Mrs. Fazius, do you think

Sarah would have liked it?

Well...

Are you not so sure?

Yes and no.

I mean... We were married for 12 years.

That's a long time.

Well... But still...

How long does it take to really know someone?

I can't answer that.

I don't know.

And in your case?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to get too personal.

- No, it's fine. - I crossed the line.

No, everything's fine.

I think there are secrets in every relationship.

But that doesn't mean you don't know someone.

James Joyce said something like that

when he was asked how well he knew his wife of over 30 years.

What was it again?

Good one.

Do you know what's crazy?

The fact that I often...

find myself thinking and feeling that she's still there when I'm at home.

I mean, for real.

It happens, yes.

Good evening.

Hey.

We're going to talk now.

- Could I first... - It's about Mina.

May I sit?

Right. We won't be able to find a new nursing home for her.

Don't worry. I'll think of something.

- She's been kicked out of five homes. - Then we'll find one in another town.

- There's no point. - Don't say it.

- She'll have to stay here for now! - Judith...

Hey.

Hello.

Hey... darling.

- Hello, Maryam. - Hi.

You spending the night here?

Actually...

she isn't.

Are you?

You two look very hungry.

I'll make you something.

How's your family doing?

Well, one of them is dead...

one of them is annoying, but other than that...

What about your mom?

Why do you ask?

Well, she...

She's been acting a bit...

a bit strange.

Strange?

No. Well, not exactly.

No idea.

Sorry.

It's all just a bit too much for her.

I'm there for her and all, but she's not around much.

Tonio, what I meant to say was I'm here for you if you need anything.

Cool.

What kind of music is this?

Got anything cooler?

- Ouch! What wrong with you? - You have to go.

- You have to go. - No, what's wrong?

- What's wrong? - Please!

- Explain it to me. - Later.

- What's the problem? - Go.

- Tonio, tell me. - Be quiet.

- I'll explain it later. - No, Tonio, stop it.

Go!

We're gathered here today

to bid farewell to Sarah.

But what does that mean?

"Farewell"?

Bidding farewell means letting go.

Today, we're parting ways with a beloved person

so that we can get on with our lives.

But that doesn't mean forgetting about her.

On the contrary.

We have gathered here to commemorate Sarah, all together.

Sarah would have said, "Loosen up.

Just loosen up."

So I'd like to ask you all to stand up.

Please, stand up.

Let's all loosen up.

And now, I'd like to ask you to stop hiding in here.

Let's go outside and shout from the rooftops

what a wonderful person we're bidding farewell to today.

Let's form a guard of honor for Sarah! Come on!

Sarah, you live on!

I loved kissing your neck and biting your ears!

- You were the bravest, Sarah! - You were the best!

Sarah, we miss you!

You made me laugh so much!

You were the most wonderful person I've ever met! Except for Stephanie.

- We're thinking of you! - You were a great friend!

- Everything was better with you around! - I love you!

Thank you. It was...

exactly the right thing.

I'm glad to hear that.

It was good.

Thank you.

Really good.

I don't think Sarah's parents liked it.

You can't please everyone.

Just take me to the countryside and leave me there.

Or just roll me into a lake!

Grandma, please.

Karla, are you ever planning on coming out of there or...

Karla!

- How will I be able to sleep here? - I'm coming!

In the same room as my granddaughter? What about my privacy?

Karla!

- Please come here. - And...

You made it clear it won't be easy for you, okay?

It won't be easy for us either.

We're all making an effort here

and it would be great if you could just show some gratitude!

You sound like the head teacher at the Catholic boarding school

that ruined my childhood!

Relax!

If you can't cope, then I've got something that could help you.

Your patient.

Somebody had to tell her.

Mina, goddammit!

You stay here.

Are you done yet?

Yep.

What do you think?

Dazzling.

Hello.

I'm Peer.

I think I'm a natural.

Alright, kids...

Let's see what we can do at our little awesome birthday party.

Hey, little mouse. You, in the front row. You're such a cute little mouse.

Well, what have we got here for you?

We've got a lovely hula hoop for the little mouse.

Let's do some hula hooping.

Oh, look, kids!

There's a banana peel! What's that doing th...

- Fuck! - Shit.

- Are you okay? - Fu...

- Is everything alright? - No.

Oh, God! Oh, shit.

I think I should reconsider this.

I still love you. I still love you so much.

Did you have to say that now?

I'M BEGGING YOU

ME

MY LOVE

Shit.

Grow up, Grandma.

SHE LOVES ME BUT WHAT DO I HAVE

I'm so glad you got in touch, sweetie.

You're looking well.

Thank you.

Vivian...

Yes?

Since his death, I've discovered so many things that don't make sense.

This must sound crazy, but...

- Man! - Is everything alright?

Vivian?

- Vivi! - He told me not to tell anyone.

He wanted to tell you himself.

Then it became more and more important to him.

We came to an agreement.

From then on, he'd spend every day at the studio...

and not at the clinic.

Eight years.

You've had this basement for eight years.

You'd come here to paint...

or just to have some peace and quiet or whatever...

and you never said a word.

Then you quit your job...

and... what?

And you'd leave the house every morning for two years...

and come here.

Why?

Why?

I just wish I could understand why.

I wish I could understand why.

I want to understand you.

But most of all, I just miss you so much.

I just miss you so much.

I just wish... I just wish you were here with me.

I wish you were here.

Don't worry.

I'm right here.

Man!

You fucking asshole!

Subtitle translation by Yoona Moon.