Original subtitles

Norwegian texts: Katrine Blekastad Anvik

(Song and music in the background.)

(He hums to the music.)

Oh, come on ...

You should ... We should ...

Sing aloud ...

Now I think maybe we'll think a little about the journey home.

-May I have another one? And one for him. - Is that your father?

No ... No. That's not my father.

He actually is the best skier in Nor ...

- Can we have a drink here ... -No thanks. Olav! We're going home.

And to the two. Four pieces!

No, you'll have another one. A little thin one for Fleischer.

Olav! Now we go!

I thought so. No, I'm staying here.

One to him and ... No!

One for him and one for ...

Yes, yes, yes ... Do you feel good? Is this nice?

-No, you ... -We can take one more.

- We're taking a little one. -No, we do not.

-You ... No. -Com.

I'll have it. I'll have it!

Go. Get it. Get it!

There you go. Flink bisk.

You're not my father.

Sweet serenades for my sweetheart

I sing every night by her door ...

Sometimes it's hard to remember what places look like.

Yes. I do not even remember the name of the street we lived in.

Do you think we should go back? To Norway, I mean.

I think so. If we win the war.

If you were allowed to choose, would you stay here or go home?

I think I would stay here. But do not say that to my mother, she gets angry when I say that.

I would also rather stay here.

My trip!

(Snoring.)

Up with you!

Are you all at night, are you all day.

There is a departure in 48 minutes.

Å ...

Captain Hans Hanekamhaug.

Captain Harald Bjørnson.

These are appointed to interim majors in the Army -

- from 1 May 1944 -

under the conditions laid down in Royal Decree of March 20, 1942.

I've held him back too much.

Of course, he can not stand to go idle month after month, year after year.

Forgive me for bringing up an old theme, but ...

The Crown Prince seemed motivated for the position of Chief of Defense.

It's a pretty different matter now than during the fighting in 1940.

The war is coming to an end. And that is not in Norway the final match is.

- The Crown Prince will not be exposed to danger. -It will be a more symbolic position.

But an important symbol for the people back home.

After all, we're talking about our future king's war effort.

Now, what do you say?

-What about Hansteen? -He agrees and resigns.

No.

I do not want to be a galleon figure.

-It's not about ... -I know what it's about.

I could have become Chief of Defense when it came. But you held me back.

Now the danger is over and I get a dry one old bone I should gnaw happy on!

No thank you.

It may exist another way to solve it.

But it is not entirely without risk.

Then we are at the end of the road in the allocation of awards and military appointments.

Does anyone have any issues they want to promote?

Wold?

In light of the Crown Prince's efforts -

- and obvious in-depth understanding in military strategy -

- I suggest to the Crown Prince nominated as Chief of Defense -

- with overall responsibility for all military branches and departments.

-Does anyone have anything to add? -I ...

A moment. The Minister of Defense has the floor.

I request that the setting be waived and not voted on.

The Crown Prince can say no to an attitude. I want us to order him for the position.

We are entering a crucial phase against Germany,

- and the government is dependent on the Crown Prince's leadership and insight.

We are voting on the order. Everyone who agrees shows by signs.

And then I ask that the Crown Prince immediately laid off from the Intergovernmental Conference.

As Chief of Defense, he has other things to take care of than just sitting here.

Yes?

Do not you have a war to go out and win?

-Mom, look at my drawing! -Get to see.

-But so nice! -It's me and Astrid and Ragnhild.

Yeah, and then it's me and Dad, right?

No, it's godfather.

Dear Olav.

I'm writing to you in confidence,

like a friend, fully aware -

- that you have a lot to do in London.

I ask you to consider to come to Washington for Christmas.

I know it will do your family good to see you again.

And you are all most welcome to celebrate Christmas with us.

As always.

With best regards ...

Franklin.

Thanks. It is more likely that he will come if you invite him.

The children must see their father. Harald almost never talks about him.

Well, I understand your concern for the children.

But you also have to think for yourself.

And you say ?

Yes.

By the way, I have something for Harald.

I have stamps.

But where did I put them?

No ... Not there.

I think I let them ...

I have to send them when I find them.

-Thanks. -Yes.

Tender? Shall we celebrate Christmas with godfather?

-I do not think so. -Why not?

Because he works so much, and ...

He is very tired now.

So it's best that we celebrate Christmas at home this year.

What about Dad? Is he coming?

Yes, we'll see.

Oh well.

Astrid, are you sending me the potatoes?

We have to answer at Roosevelt's invitation.

I'm just going over if the President orders it.

Dear compatriots.

Today I send Norwegians all over the world my best wishes for the new year.

May it truly be a year of victory for our just cause.

Let me first turn me to all of you back home -

- who are exposed to every day

the enemy's terror on body and soul.

Their courage and belief in the future has become

put to the test in the past year.

But rest assured that these

suffering and longing will not be forgotten, -

- and that hour of liberation

now can not be far away.

We are all now seeing victory on the horizon.

Before we get to it, we all will be subjected to the greatest trials.

The road will probably go

through struggle and suffering.

But we stick together and show willingness to sacrifice

and the patriotism we have shown so far, -

- we will experience the reunion

with our loved ones back home in Norway.

And together could tackle

on the rebuilding of our country.

With the assurance that this will happen, -

- I repeat my best wishes for my countrymen and the new year.

May God bless land and people.

-Happy New Year! -Happy New Year!

-Happy New Year! -Happy New Year! No thanks. Have a nice evening!

(It knocks.)

Märtha called while you were out.

I should greet so much and wish a happy new year.

Yes.

I'll call the kids tomorrow.

They thought it was a shame that you were not there at Christmas.

Yes, now is the consideration for Norway more important than personal needs.

The Yalta Conference is just around the corner.

I'm sure both Roosevelt and Churchill was with the family.

-Stalin too, for that matter. -Yes.

For all we know, Stalin sits and draws new borders on the map of Europe.

Before we know it, Finnmark becomes Russian.

We must have a counter-strategy before meeting in Yalta.

Yes, I understand that.

But you must too Think about your family's future.

Yes. Is there anything more?

No.

It's no more. Happy New Year, my boy.

Happy New Year, Dad.

No, no, do not run. Harald!

Father?

Hello. Hello my friend. Good to see you, my girl.

-Where is Mommy? -There.

-Greet Dad, now. -Hey, Harald. You ...

You have become ... Look at you, then. Nice dresses and ...

-Are you general now? -I'm something called Chief of Defense.

He is Commander-in-Chief for the Norwegian forces.

Oh, Commander-in-Chief! As a godfather.

Yes.

Come on, there's Sarah. Sarah!

-Thanks. -For what?

Because you have taken such good care of them.

They have really become ...

I see that.

Of course.

Are you here on official business?

I need to talk to Franklin before meeting Churchill and Stalin.

Of course.

I will appreciate if you make it as short as possible.

Of course. You're in a hurry today.

-Franklin? -Yes?

-Just go in. -Thanks.

-Commander. -Congratulations on insertion number four.

Thanks. Please sit down.

-Eleanor asked me to be short. -Sure she did.

Thanks.

So, what's up?

Five years ago, Finland had to cede large tracts of land to Russia.

And you're scared of Stalin do the same with Norway?

Not without reason. They liberated the northernmost part of the country -

- and can mean that they have ownership of it.

Then you could talk to Stalin on our behalf when you meet him in Yalta?

Of course. But I can not promise any result.

-No. -Stalin is a free lure.

Thanks.

You came all the way here just to request this service?

It means a lot to our country.

Yes. But you could have just called.

Or sent Märtha.

You came to see her. Right?

I'm going back tomorrow. Thanks, Franklin. And good luck.

With what?

You know ... Yalta.

And ...

Everything.

Olav.

I hope I see you here at the victory party.

You and Märtha.

Together.

Sir.

-Your are bigger than mine. -Yes, they are a little bigger than yours.

-Soon you get feet as big as dad. -What do those stars mean?

We are not going to stay that long. It's getting late for the kids.

Maybe you want to join? So can do you continue the conversation at home?

Would like to very much.

... who was my faithful companion, was the reliability itself -

- and the most teachable student I could have.

Willing to learn? What's that?

Willing to learn.

I really enjoyed him. First and first I had to teach him to speak.

But little friend, are you still awake?

He fell asleep.

Come on, let's go and check.

Like that. Come now.

(A clock strikes.)

-Thank you. And the big suitcase?

-Yes and ...

Have a good time then ...

No!

They are doing so well now.

Is that really true to tear them up after such a long time?

Four years is a long time for a child.

Harald barely remembers Skaugum and hardly speaks Norwegian.

Of course you're going home when the war is over.

Has not this become our home?

Where do these thoughts come from?

Your Highness has told the children to go home.

Yes.

There is one thing to comfort yourself with that everything will be as before.

But something completely different to realize that it's just an illusion.

Does the Crown Princess have a choice?

Yes, Queen Maud was a lot in England.

But she was basically British and could not stand the Norwegian winter.

-So you bought that explanation? -The people do not accept that you stay here.

But the people do not need to know anything.

There are other times. The newspapers write what they want. And the kids?

Olav and the king will never accept that Harald stays here. He is heir to the throne!

Yes it is ready.

But I can travel to visit regularly.

And the children can come and visit me, and then everything could seem like ...

I should not have to listen to this!

It does not fit, Your Highness.

Today came President Roosevelt

back to Newport News -

- after participating

at the Yalta Conference.

The President takes the train to Washington -

- and is expected

to the White House tomorrow morning.

-Help me. -I'm going to help you.

Good god, Harry.

There you go.

-Harry. Eleanor. -You look tired. You have to rest.

I'm fine.

I rested on the ship.

-Now it's really bad. - He just needs rest.

He's recovering.

After agreeing with Churchill

and Stalin on the division of Europe -

- the president is now back in Washington.

But today's press conference

was canceled at the last minute.

The White House has not given up

any reason for the cancellation ...

What is it?

-Can we sit down? -Of course.

Franklin is resting. He's going to Warm Springs tomorrow to get treatment.

- He's not well. -But then I wait until he is better.

I do not think he will get better.

-Then I have to meet him. - He does not want you to see him like that.

Märtha ...

-Märtha! Wait ... - Do not try to stop me, Harry.

Please move, otherwise I make a scene.

Yes.

Thanks.

(There is a knock on the door.)

Å ...

Please go.

Their Highness. Please.

Franklin.

I was going to ask you -

- if we were to take a drive today.

You and I -

and Secret Service.

Happy days are here again,

the sky above is clear again,

let's sing a song of cheer again,

happy days are here again.

Märtha.

Hold on to your hat.

We are canceling the program

with an additional news broadcast.

The White House has just announced -

- that President Roosevelt is dead.

Sources say he passed away

in Warm Springs, Georgia.

Information on the cause of death

has not been published.

My God, so many.

Yes, it is noticeable that our strengths are active in the Allied operations.

Tradin? Thorbjørn Tradin?

Is not that he pilot who had a daughter?

Erling's fiancé. He was shot down on a voyage across France.

Ulla and Erling took it very seriously.

He was wing commander over Oslo when the Germans attacked Norway. Father!

He should get the war cross with a sword.

Yes. I bring it up in the cabinet.

We are canceling the program

with an important message:

This is serious,

but wonderful moment.

General Eisenhower

has informed me about -

- that the German forces

has surrendered to the United Nations.

Your Majesty!

Oxygen telegram from London.

Tender!

It is over! The war is over!

-What do you say? Did they say that on the radio? -Yes!

-It is over! -Yes!

It is over!

Finally!

My boy.

-Finally. -Finally.

-Toast. Cheers, Your Majesty.

Toast.

Cheers, my boy. Congratulations.

-Father! -There are you.

(It knocks.)

Your Highness?

Yes. Sorry I come unannounced.

- Can I come in? -Yes of course. Come in.

-Just seen you. -Thanks.

-What's her name? -Hanna.

Hanna. Then it was not Thorbjørnine, then?

No.

She died.

-Milk? -Yes please.

Sorry. I ...

It happened all of a sudden.

Crib death, they said.

Oh my God.

-Condolences. -Thorbjørn, he ...

He had such a bad conscience too that he was away from Hanna and me.

And two weeks later so ...

-Pardon. -No no.

The war has demanded a lot of you.

The war took my husband.

But not love. I'm among the lucky ones.

Thorbjørn and I got to stay together.

Until death do us part.

I ... I'm coming on an official errand.

It's the war cross with the sword.

For your husband's efforts in the fight for to win back our old fatherland.

No. Thorbjørn did not fight for the old; he fought for the future.

For a new and better Norway.

We can not get back what was.

So we must rather do our best to look ahead.

Listen, this is crazy to go to Norway already now.

Norway will not be liberated by itself. The Germans have to go out, and that's my job.

But if only one shooting gal is German will not surrender ...

Father!

Now is the time that you trust me.

- Are we on schedule? -In a few hours you will be in the old country.

Look, mom, is it Norway?

Hello, Norway!

It's Norway!

Hello!

Hurray!

Hello!

Hello!

Welcome aboard, Your Highness.

Welcome home.

Hello.

Hi!

Hello.

- We're going home. -Yes, we actually have to.

Good to hear that you speak Norwegian again.

I thought you were going to meet us at the dock.

Yes, I could not wait any longer.

I should have come on board before.

Much before.

(Cheers.)

Welcome home, Your Majesty.

Welcome, Your Highness.

Welcome.

Welcome home, Your Highness. Welcome.

Come on, Jack.

Is this our house?

Yes, of course, your toy cup.

-Come on, we'll show you. -We have a stable with our own horses!

Their Highness. Welcome home.

Thanks. Thanks for everything.

Oh!

That's nice. New desk.

To you.

To me?

Yes. Your new office.

Thanks.

Somewhere over the rainbow,

way up high,

there's a land that I heard of

once in a lullaby.

Somewhere over the rainbow

skies are blue,

and the dreams that you dare to dream

really do come true.

Somewhere over the rainbow

bluebirds fly,

birds fly over the rainbow,

why, oh why can't I?