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Sure that plastic handle is OK in there?

I'll get some more liquor.

Need any help, Liv?

-Are the boys asleep? -Yes.

Why don't you go get Astrid, clear up the misunderstanding?

-An interesting question, Stanislaw. -I'm calling it a night.

So soon?

Don't go yet, Eivind. I have something I want to say.

Dad? Dad ...

I just want to say ...

That I love you all so much.

That was touching.

Back to your question, Stanislaw.

Are you and Liv happy? Do you respect each other?

I've never been good enough for Astrid. Never!

Isn't that right? Isn't it?!

-Cut out that drunken drivel, dad. -Isn't it true?

-Cut out that drunken drivel. -Don't talk like that to your father.

-You have no respect. -Show something worth respecting.

Are you that much better? Huh?

Lower your voice, Gunnar. Think of the kids.

-What's that? -Calm down.

Why should he? You do whatever you want, dad.

You get more confident by the bottle.

I'm not the only one drinking.

You aren't an alcoholic. You're just different.

"Don't tell anyone what it's like at home." We learned that early on.

-Play, Olek! -Sit down, Siri.

Sit down!

Suddenly my drinking has become interesting.

You and mom are so amazingly selfish.

Do you remember when you pulled me out of bed on a school night, -

- just because you wanted some peace and quiet?

-Turn off that damn phone! -I have a job to think about.

-Who works on Christmas Eve? -It isn't Christmas Eve everywhere.

Cell phone idiot!

We were talking about why Astrid ran off to bed.

Maybe she just felt tired.

I've worked my butt off for you, and all you do is complain.

We're the ones who have worked our butts off!

To keep your drinking a secret.

This is beautiful.

That's how it will look at home. White walls, no paintings.

But you love to fill your walls with paintings.

We are done painting!

The paint hasn't dried before you want to change it.

-I'm not wealthy. -I'll take a second job.

You're uneducated. Only Liv has an education.

Liv ran away from everything. You needed me, dad.

-Maybe I should have run off, too. -Why did you run off, Liv?

Why did you leave your family, when they need you so desperately?

-Don't blame her for this. -You said she hurt your feelings.

I told you that in full confidence. Should I tell them about you?

-You have the same background. -Nobody here is interested in me.

-She's lucky to have you, Per Arne. -Not much of a catch.

An empty, cowardly, piece of shit cell phone loser!

Hiding behind that bogus bourgeois facade.

He has given me a hundred times more security than you ever did!

You call that security? You never even touch each other.

-Get yourselves some real men! -I can't believe you!

Let's try to clear up this misunderstanding.

Please! Another person who wants to save our family?

-No problems of your own? -Not right now.

-Why couldn't you talk in here? -Because you're yelling.

Turn off that phone!

Stanislaw, what's the matter? Come sit here with me.

My darling, don't forget me Though I'm heading off to war

As often as possible I will sneak out Of the forest and come to you

If I die in battle You will always find me

Among the stalks of wheat In the field

They want more, dad.

They shall get more, but first I want to tell you something.

Get me something to drink.

Sing. Sing more!

I killed a woman once, my boy. During the war.

She conspired with the Gestapo. Was an informer.

Many Poles died because of her.

She was so beautiful.

It was an order, my boy. I was only seventeen.

An order ...

Thank you for sharing that with me, dad.

Sing ...

My darling, don't forget me Though I'm heading off to war

As often as possible I will sneak out Of the forest and come to you

If I die in battle You will always find me

Among the stalks of wheat In the field

Beautiful.

The more we are together The happier we are ...

What were you telling Stanislaw?

Nothing important.

What have I said about alcohol?

I am an adult.

-Take these. -Three?

They will help you sleep better. You are troubled.

Troubled ...

The more we are together

The happier we are

My friends are your friends And your friends are my friends

The more we are together The happier we are

-Why can't you stop? -Stop crying, Siri!

I have had enough of you!

Pull yourself together, dad!

I'll kill you! I swear, I'll kill you!

Let go!

Let go of him! You'll kill him!

Shouldn't we call dad?

Let go of him!

Someone's at the door.

Stay where you are. I'll get the door.

Thank you so much.

Merry Christmas!

From the neighboring cabin. They came to wish us a merry Christmas.

-You aren't my dad! I hate you both! -They had candles and little outfits.

-I never want to see you again! -I love those old traditions.

One comes, and one goes. A changing of the guard?

You can't leave, dad. Sit down!

Dad?

You sit there and pretend like nothing.

-You don't love me. -You're right about that.

Why did I give you another chance? I want a divorce, Gunnar.

Discuss it in the bedroom. I want to have a good time!

Think about Morten. Don't yell.

Mommy, I have to pee.

-Aren't you asleep? -He keeps making noise.

Stop it, Martin.

If it snows all night we can go skiing tomorrow.

-Yes, I want to go skiing. -Good.

Want me to sing a lullaby?

Yes, sing that "lo lo lo" song.

The heavens sweep by Full of glittering stars

The children wake up Sit up in bed

And don't want to sleep anymore

They want to sit and watch The glittering heavens

Moving slowly by ...

-I heard a loud noise. -Are you awake, mom?

Gunnar got drunk, and there was some trouble.

It's normal to get drunk on Christmas Eve.

This isn't Poland, mom. Gunnar has a drinking problem.

A drinking problem? Don't they have any real problems?

Is dad asleep?

Sound asleep. I gave him some sleeping pills.

My boy, are you sure you are happy with these people?

Liv is my most prized possession. Sleep now.

Good night.

-Are they asleep? -Not mom.

She wondered what all that noise was.

We should never have come here. I only came because of you.

I told dad to rent a nice cabin, but he wanted this familiar place.

-Make me a gin and tonic, Eivind? -Relax, Eivind. I'll do it.

Does anyone have a cigarette?

Thank you.

Get yourself a family, Eivind. Something else to think about.

-What are you talking about, mom? -Someone to share worries with.

-Have to find the right one first. -Not everyone does.

-You know all about that. -40 years we've been married.

But this was our last Christmas together.

-He's the father of your children. -You don't know what he has done!

-Why didn't you leave him? -I did everything for the kids.

-How did we end up like this? -This trip wasn't my idea.

-You haven't helped matters. -Shut up, you little schoolmistress!

Your dad is right. You don't respect either of us.

Are you blaming us? You pussy!

No wonder Fredrik dumped you. You couldn't even have kids.

Since she was forced to have an abortion at 16.

-Had you forgotten about that? -Slow down, Liv.

Could you help Kari remember, mom? Or are you also in denial?

-What are you raving about, Liv? -Remember my breakdown?

-Breakdown? You had the flu. -You gave me Valium.

-You were ashamed. You cried. -Stop it, Liv. I can't take anymore.

You are lying, Liv. You have always lied.

I'm not lying. You have always been in denial, mom.

What has happened to you?

She never had a breakdown ...

Where are you going, Liv?

Merry Christmas.

-I'm Lars Lundström, your neighbor. -Liv. Hi.

We were sitting around and ran out of ...

You wouldn't have any schnapps to lend us, would you?

Is the whole family here? And you have music.

Thank God.

-No, Polish. -I like Polish vodka.

Hi. Excuse me.

-This is Lars from next door. -Lars Lundström.

He wanted to borrow some alcohol. I told him we had plenty.

You seem to be having a wonderful time.

-Is this the mother? -Astrid. Nice to meet you.

He's asking you to dance. Aren't you, Lars?

Apparently so. May I?

Dad?

I had a terrible nightmare, but woke up and heard the music.

I would love to dance.

-Would you? Ask Kari. -Should I?

May I have this dance, my dear?

With pleasure, sir.

-Where is your husband? -He is asleep.

He always sleeps well after a nice Christmas dinner.

Should we wake him up?

My daughter is a little... different.

After being forced to become an adult at age 11.

-Are you a doctor, Lars? -Yes.

Is it normal to treat the flu with Valium?

She's preoccupied with Valium.

Do you have a big house and a nice car?

Yes, I have a house. A house and a Volvo.

Mom has been on the lookout for someone like you.

You should have seen me almost kill dad, a little while ago.

Let's just dance.

Quiet down! I'm trying to sleep!

-I'll be leaving now. -Who are you?

My name is Lars Lundström. I am from Uddevalla.

What were you doing with my wife?

We were just dancing.

Just dancing? I'll show you a dance, you damn Swede!

Take it easy.

I've had enough of your damn neutrality!

I sure as hell would never help Germans across the border!

-Your liquor. -Never mind.

-Please. -What are you doing with that?

Merry Christmas! Sorry about this.

-Are you giving away my liquor? -My liquor, dad!

We used to respect our parents.

-What is it, Lucaz? -My inhaler.

-Where is the inhaler? -I don't know.

-Where did you have it last? -In my jacket.

Could you open the window, Liv?

A washcloth, Liv. A washcloth!

Deep breaths.

It's OK, honey. Try to sleep.

I love you.

-Wipe it up! -Now what is it?

I have had enough!

-He pissed on the wall. -Wipe up your piss!

Let's all go to bed. Eivind, put him to bed.

I have to share a room with this pig!

-I want to go home. -You have to sleep first.

Let me help you.

I want him out of this cabin, into the snow. Will you help me?

Go to sleep. Good night.

Grab his legs.

Open the door.

Grab him under his arms.

Good morning. Did you sleep well?

I missed you.

I missed having you next to me.

Is Lucaz better?

Nice weather.

Hi, girls. Did you sleep well?

-Help me with breakfast, Kari? -Let me go to the bathroom first.

-Perfect weather today. -Let's go skiing.

-I can make hot chocolate. -We don't have any more propane.

-Can't someone go get more propane? -On Christmas morning?

Did you sleep well?

Yes, thank you. And Olek told me all about the dancing.

Your husband dances very well.

And I thought he had slept through the night.

Can you take these eggs, Kari? Kari?

-What's the matter? -I'm leaving. I can't stay here.

What are you whispering about?

Stop whispering! Why can't you talk to me too, for a change?

Sit down, everyone!

-Everyone feeling good today? -Was that a joke, you little monkey?

-You are a spoiled bastard! -What are you talking about?

-Everyone is so self-centered. -You are feeling guilty.

-You were out of line yesterday. -You are looking for a scapegoat.

Ridiculous! Can everyone please be seated?

-What are you doing? -We're leaving.

-We have the cabin for a week. -We don't want to stay any longer.

-What about breakfast? -We'll eat on the road.

I didn't even want to come here, and now you're abandoning me?

-Weren't you here last night? -This is none of your business!

This is my business. I love Liv, you are her mother.

You shut your mouth, or I'll ... I'll leave!

Leave then, so that we can celebrate a nice Christmas here.

You hate me.

I'm leaving.

I'm ... leaving.

Damn door!

-Never apologize, mom! -Shut your mouth!

-Nothing beats Christmas breakfast. -After a night like that.

A perfect ending, if you ask me.

-What? -Nothing.

-Who's going to go after mom? -Let dad do it.

-Where is he? -Probably asleep.

I'll wake him up so he can go after mom.

He isn't here. He wouldn't leave without telling us.

-Who saw him last? -I'm sure he's fine.

What do you mean?

What do you mean?

Per Arne and I dumped him in the snow last night.

You carried him outside? In that cold?

It wasn't that cold. He's used to being outside.

Have you lost your minds? Where did you put him?

We tossed him off the porch.

We have to find Gunnar. Stay here.

Dad?

-He isn't here. -Gunnar!

He is gone. What if he has frozen to death?

He is hiding just to punish us.

Punish us? You pulled dad half-dead into the snow!

I should have done it a long time ago, Liv.

-Come! -Let go of my arm.

Let go of my arm. I want to eat in peace.

Eat.

Eat!

Dad!

Dad!

He isn't here. I can't find him.

What if he's gone through the ice?

Dad!

Dad, come back!

I'll do anything to bring you back!

He wasn't at the neighbors either.

Why does it take a man's life for us to learn our limits?

Don't be so dramatic. We're leaving now.

No, don't leave!

Dad may be dying out here!

He isn't, Liv!

We know dad. This isn't the first time he's slept outside.

Let go of me.

-Are you washing the floor? -We're all leaving.

Stanislaw!

Do you realize what you have done?

Do you realize how stupid it is to attack a half-dead man?

Do you realize what you have done?

Take your family and go back to Poland.

You don't know dad.

He probably woke up and went for more liquor.

Do you realize that you have killed him?

The cabin is clean now. When are you leaving?

-No one leaves before he is back! -He'll be back.

He'll be back to get his things.

Good-by, Olek and Irena.

You have seen the worst of our family.

No one leaves before dad is back.

Don't be so melodramatic.

We can make coffee now. I got propane.

Thank God!

-You're alive! -Why wouldn't I be alive?

Is something wrong?

Let's heat up some coffee.

Dad ...

Liv, we want to leave now.

We aren't making any coffee.

Let's leave.

But we rented the cabin for a week!

It's for the best, dad.

Something smells burnt.

Stay away. I'll take care of this.

You can't all leave.

What should we do, Stanislaw? It's dead.

Want me to tow you?

But we have all that food, and a warm cabin.

Eivind!

Kari?

Let me pull up to Stanislaw's car.

Let's go!

Astrid!

Astrid!

Astrid!

Astrid!

Subtitles: Nick Norris