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Calle is the future. - I know when I'm not wanted. Goodbye.

It's a mess with the busboys.

Who was it? - It was Angelo.

I have these urges... I try to resist but I can't.

Are you feeling depressed? - Very much.

We have to consider shock therapy.

Gustaf!

What have you done? - Nothing, we just sedated him.

Britt Gahn asked me to work with her as her personal secretary.

Starting when? - I accept the job.

Styrbjörn Hansen. I'd like to talk to you about an idea for a TV show.

Careful, you only have 10 fingers. - Those two together are the show.

We're making losses. - You wanna pin that on us?

Nina will run the club. Oscarshof can't be competing with us.

I wanna go to Paris with you. - Don't leave me, we can fix it.

FIVE YEARS LATER.

1962.

A fantastic flavor! - I'm glad you like it.

Go buy a chicken and fix it exactly like we did.

And now, our program manager.

Today we celebrate the 50th episode of "My husband, the Master Chef".

A toast is due. - Thanks, we can say it's been "slow-cooked".

Cheers! We'll see you next week for the season's last program.

Thanks. Perfect.

Miss Molin from "Journalen" would like to ask you a few questions.

Yes, a question for Mrs. Löwander...

Can we have your autograph? - Of course.

Thank you very much.

Hi, you're from Kar de Mumma Review? - Yes.

What's happening Thursday? - Kar de Mumma Review.

Right...

Are we going? - Not me, I can't.

They asked you how long are we gonna do the show.

You said: "Until it's fun".

Yes... I know.

50 shows is enough for me. - You mentioned that.

I'm so tired of answering the same stupid questions from the same stupid journalists.

Aren't you? - Yes but I do it for the restaurant.

Think what you want... but that's the reason.

So you're not coming next Thursday? - No.

EPISODE 18

- THE SERMON -

You think dad is coming home today? - No.

What is it?

Nothing? What were you whispering about?

Tell me, Anitha.

Karin asked me if dad is coming for his birthday.

We'll see. - Can't you ask him?

There is no telephone where he is now.

- SUZANNE GOLDSTEIN SPEAKS IN GENEVA -

Hurry up, you'll be late for school.

Come on.

- THE PEOPLE'S PARTY DEMANDS EQUALITY FOR WOMEN -

Anything new? - Yes, this one.

"Equality for women"?

They talk about reforms and at the same time they wanna lower taxes.

They're better than us at raising issues.

What do you know about Gustaf Wallin? We have a debate today.

Aren't you meeting with Almström? - No, it'll be with Wallin.

He is more transparent but he's weaker in Norrmalm district.

Did you hear the Common House caught fire last night?

So we can't hold the event there? - I don't think so.

Where are we gonna meet then?

Two starters! - Two starters!

Two starters ready!

Something wrong? - One guest is complaining.

Fish is overcooked, sauce is too salty...

The fish is fine. Look... perfect.

The lemon is not sliced right. - Not sliced right?

He was very upset. - I'll go talk to him.

Here's our Chef. - Something wrong with the food?

I got you you little schmuck!

Chef Backe! - Former Chef... now retired.

You look good, you got some sun. - Maiorca.

Welcome back.

So, the fish was... - It was perfect!

This is Gunnel. - Carl Svensson.

I taught him everything I knew...

...so it wasn't a quick lesson. Now bring back that fish.

With pleasure. Have a nice evening.

Council secretary Nilsson! - How you're doing?

I can't complain.

Hi. Sorry to disturb you. - Margareta!

Good morning, how are you? - Fine and you?

Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt you. - That's ok.

The People's House burned down so we can no longer meet there.

We are looking for a new place and I thought of the DK.

Great! - I know it's a short notice...

I'll have to discuss it with the family. - Of course.

We are considering other places too so I'll need a quick answer.

Absolutely, I'll tell them right away. - Erlander would be happy.

See you then.

Margareta... we'll do it.

Are you sure? - Absolutely.

You'll be welcome at 4 pm. - Thanks.

We can't, we've already booked. - How many people?

75, it's the Medical Association.

But it's a social-democrats meeting before the elections.

We can't turn down the Medical Association. - But I've already said yes to Margareta.

Nina, what the hell... - It's an opportunity, we'll figure out something.

Talk to Ester.

Come! Hallelujah!

You wonder why you must come? Because God wants to crush your pride!

Be humble before him! Let him in!

God is on your side!

God and the Holy Spirit are here with you! Many of you can feel it!

God's spirit is in you! Thanks to his glory and peace!

God...

...touch me...

...get inside me... amen...

Raise your arms to the sky and close your eyes!

Look at his face while he looks at us!

Open yourself to God and his Spirit! Hallelujah!

Thanks for the beautiful sermon. - God was with us.

Herman. - Gustaf.

Astrid. He's Mårten. - Hi, Mårten.

How did you like it? Too much noise?

You've been here long? - My wife made us come here.

I've kept my faith since childhood. - I've never thought much about it.

I've been living in sin and I was very unhappy.

But then Jesus found me. - We're all sinners.

You said a very appropriate thing. - What?

"Jesus found me", not "I found Jesus".

Thanks for coming and see you soon. - Thanks.

Dad...

Dad...

Hi, love.

Now sleep... I'll see you in the morning.

Thank you.

It feels so good to be back home.

It's nice that we still miss each other.

How many terms yet? - You want me to leave again?

No, I won't let you leave this time.

How are the girls?

They're very nice kids.

Karin will be happy you're here for your birthday. - I'm happy too.

She wonders why you train for war, since war is a bad thing.

Anitha says if you become good at war...

...nobody will attack us anymore. Karin played war all week.

Did you see Stickan?

Stickan? No, why? - Calle saw him yesterday.

Really? Where? - At the restaurant.

He was with a woman.

What woman? - I don't know... Calle said she was pretty.

I don't know... maybe Stickan is living his second youth.

Morning, mom. - When did you get back?

A while back.

Here. - Thanks.

You wanted to tell us something? - Yes, Margareta Nilsson came to see me.

The social-democrats need a place to meet for the night of the elections...

...and they'd like to do it here.

But we have the Medical Association. - Yes but... I already said yes.

You did what?

These things are Ester's responsibility, you can't decide all by yourself.

Our political elite wants to meet here! - That's not the point.

I see your point, Ester, but sometimes one has to make quick decisions.

So... who's gonna tell the Medical Association?

I'll do it. - Good.

That was utterly disrespectful! - I agree.

It's getting worse every time and Helga always takes her side!

We're having the Social-Democrats. - I see.

Look... I'm sorry we don't agree on this.

How many? - About 130.

Then I can't do the last show.

No... - I have to put the restaurant first.

Hi, Helga!

You took your time. - What...?

You went to greet the kitchen staff before coming to see me.

I...

I'm glad to see you, you look good.

So, where's your new lady friend? - Lady...? You mean Gunnel?

That's the name...

She struck me the first time I saw her.

It was like a blow to the head.

An awful way to say it.

Imagine meeting your soulmate in your autumn years.

"Soulmate"? Thanks, Hjördis.

Anyway... last time I met her, I went down on my knees and said:

"Gunnel, will you marry me?"

And go figure... she said "yes"!

You're gonna marry a person you've known for one week?

But... aren't you happy for me? - I...

Congratulations. - Thank you.

Sorry...

Angelo... we can't afford this, we said we were gonna wait!

It's so elegant with the chromed mirrors and it's also safe.

Ok but we can't afford it... - I'm doing extra hours.

What extra hours... - I'll do it.

Promise me! - I promise!

Now... can I have the honor?

It's beautiful! - I know, the best on the market.

At least, the best for us.

Look how pretty she is!

Director! May I come in? - Ragnarsson... long time no see.

It's been a while... did you miss me?

How you're doing? - I'm doing great, I hope you do too.

The Henriksdal is yours too, just like the Oscarshof.

What can I do for you?

As Kennedy may say: don't ask what the restaurant can do for you... but what you can do for the restaurant.

I might be able to help with the dishes, I got plenty of Yugoslavians.

I got enough dishwashers.

So someone is already helping you. - Exactly. Mirko Kostelic.

Who the hell is he? - He takes care of all papers.

He cooperates with the Restaurant Association. - He must be expensive.

He costs what he costs.

What about the Henriksdal and the Oscarshof?

Sorry, Curt.

Times have changed.

Yes... I get it.

Good luck then.

Hello! - Hi.

Nice car... is it new? - Yes.

Can a waiter afford that? - I'm a maitre now.

A maitre! Congratulations!

I have to go now... - You might need help with the sandwiches.

I got a couple of guys for you... hard working guys.

Thanks but we're fine... - Angelo, listen up!

You screwed me and I lost a lot of money!

So either you hire my guys or you repay me yourself, is that clear?!

Hi. Going on a trip? - Yes, a small vacation.

Jesus Christ, bread of life, bless our daily bread.

Embrace our family, our friends and our own kind in your love. Amen.

Thank you for showing your lamb the right way, towards family.

Everyone's looking at you. Give us food when it's time.

Give food to the starving. - Talking about starving...

We thank you, good father... - Gustaf, it's getting cold.

Amen. - Amen.

Help yourself, Magnus. - Thanks.

Does it bother you, Magnus? - What?

Our praying. - Dad...

I just wonder what Magnus thinks of our faith.

You don't have to answer now. Think about it.

It looks delicious. - Thanks.

Hello. - Hello.

I need to brief you before the debate. You got time now?

You couldn't pick a better moment.

Are you hungry? - Not much, are you?

A bit.

Hello!

I'm over here!

Is he coming in here? - No.

Can't we get out? - He saw me naked before.

But not me!

Maggan! What brings you here? - We were practicing for the debate.

Good... what you think of Carl Gustaf Wallin?

I don't like playing man but Maggan is good at this.

I'm giving you arguments, what's with "playing man"?

Is the debate tonight? - Yes and I'm very optimistic.

I'll go home. - Aren't you staying for dinner?

No, I have things to prepare.

You don't have to leave every time I come home.

I'm not interested in your "thing".

Should I pretend I don't know anything? - Yes...

Or not...

Every great politician has had a lover. - Per Albin had two families.

But they did not have dinner together. - We are much more progressive.

I insist you stay for dinner.

Ok, I'll stay.

Maggan, cheers.

I'll go change.

Can't you at least dress up?!

We need to ride the wave. I have a replacement for Calle.

Does it have to be a chef? - What you mean?

I can do the show myself. I wanna prove I can do something too.

Nina, you're not Ria Wägner. We need a real cook.

Like who?

Speak of the devil... Nina, this is Anders Wickman, Chef of the Henriksdal.

Hi, nice to meet you. - Likewise.

We've never met. - No, Anders is a sort of young Calle.

You have time to do the show? - Master Chef Björk gave me a day off.

This is not simple.

Can't we do the usual menu? - Impossible, it's over 100 people.

We need something easier. - What are you thinking?

I don't know.

Nothing too expensive, it's not the right time for that.

We've seen worse, like Christmas '32.

Snow everywhere, no supplies...

...but we still managed to fix a buffet where everyone helped themselves to the food.

That's what we're going to do! - A Christmas buffet?

No... it's not Christmas yet.

We'll do a big refreshment. - A refreshment for a meeting of politicians?

What's more Swedish than that? - Maybe it's not a bad idea after all.

Welcome.

Where is she? - Probably on her way.

Have you seen Britt?

Carl Gustaf Wallin. Margareta Nilsson. - Council Secretary.

Nice to meet you. Where's Mrs. Gahn?

On her way. - We need to get started.

Here.

I hope you like it. - Thank you.

Thanks for inviting me. - That's the least I could do.

I'm new in Stockholm. Apart from Stig, I don't know anyone.

I'm glad we have a common acquaintance.

I don't know what I would have done without him.

I'm sorry to intrude but... aren't you going a bit fast?

Ah... you talk about the moving...

No... I had to leave Halmstad... too many memories there.

So you're moving in together.

Together? With whom?

Stockholm citizens are tired of paying taxes...

...and see their neighborhoods leveled by social-democrats' excavators!

A vote for the Right is a vote for Stockholm!

Now it's Mrs. Gahn's turn... if she deigns to show up.

Do you live in the same block that you wanna preserve so badly?

Where I live is not the point. - No, of course.

What's this romantic attachment between the Norrmalm district and the Right Party then?

It's not a romantic... - It's a bunch of dilapidated buildings,

built by friends of your party who lined their pockets with real estate speculations!

I didn't mean... - Bedbugs, outhouses and rats everywhere!

I lived there and I can safely say their concern is not the citizens' wellbeing!

The Right Party has no program for the citizens, unlike the Social-Democrats!

More whisky.

Why don't you go home? - Excuse me?

Do you really need to drink? - Mind your own business and serve me a whisky!

I've been in your situation too... alcohol is not the solution.

"My situation"? What the hell do you know?

You're here alone drinking... for the third night in a row.

I think you're unhappy. You want something but you don't know what.

I was like that too, until I saw the light.

You saw the light? Are you a believer? - Yes, Pentecostal.

A pentecostal barman? Don't you think there's something off?

No, on the contrary.

I'm not setting foot in here again!

You're tired? - No, I'm good.

It's almost done. - And more people will be hired.

I don't mean the elections... I mean the refreshment night.

I thought you liked the idea. - I like it.

It's just... I've been working for so many years...

There are few opportunities to eat chunks of herrings.

Why don't you tell me what's worrying you?

Nina and I had an argument.

About the TV show... this event will take all of my time.

We can do without you for a few hours. I don't think it's that.

I must go now.

Calle! I was just looking for you.

I wanted to thank you for organizing this refreshment for the election night.

It's me and Ethel. - Great.

They'll bring your menu to the Henriksdal, if it's ok with you.

Yes, that's ok.

Björk looks relaxed, he sent Wickman to do that TV show.

Anders Wickman? - Exactly.

He's doing the show with Nina in your place.

Sorry, I thought you knew. - No.

I have to...

Gustaf. Everything ok? - Yes.

We had some complains. Some guests said you preached to them.

I don't preach to them, I treat them like human beings. - People just wanna have a drink.

They can drink while we talk. - Can you not talk about God while they're having a drink?

Do we agree?

Sometimes I miss the old Gustaf. - I think you're the only one.

You have the same old energy.

First was work, then alcohol and now God... what's next?

Nothing. God loves me as I am, I don't need anything else.

Are you sure he loves you for what you are now?

My real being, you got to respect... - I'm actually happy for you.

I can see you're feeling better but you got to stop preaching to our guests!

Hi. - Hi.

You wanna sit with me?

Now we have to glue this.

He's sleeping like a rock.

There was a guest today...

He found it strange for a Pentecostal to work in a bar.

You're more useful there than in any other place. - I don't know.

Don't let any guest bring you down. - Good evening!

Peter talked to me today.

Each day in that restaurant reminds me of my failures.

You must not think about it. You found God, everything else doesn't matter.

But if you wanna change job, you just have to say it.

I have to hear it from Ester that I'm replaced?! - I had no part in that.

I wanted to do it myself but Styrbjörn wouldn't let me.

And he's the law, right? Wickman can't even bake a potato!

I think it'll be fine. It was you who pulled out after all.

I did it for 5 years only for you! I screwed my career as a Master Chef for that!

Why did you do it then? - We never see each other!

I always come last!

Good luck with Wickman.

Shall we try? - Ok.

Exquisite flavor! Shouldn't we add some cognac?

No. - No...

My husband, the Master Chef, always adds cognac. - You shouldn't do whatever he says.

You can make a soup without cognac.

You can also do it without broth... but where's the flavor then?

Cut!

Nina, you have to follow the script. - Shrimp soup is better with cognac.

The interaction isn't working! - He isn't working!

He's just nervous, it's his first time in front of a camera.

One more time and then I'm gone. - We have the studio until 5 pm.

Can't we just do it b the book?

Fine. - Thanks, you're the best.

As the Americans say: "Fake it till you make it".

We go again!

When you want.

Have a taste. - With pleasure.

Tastes great!

You'll find a job but not here!

Ask Angelo! - No jobs here!

He told us! - Angelo, come here.

They say you promised them a job. - No.

Ragnarsson said you'd hire us! - I'll handle this.

I can't help you. If you wanna work here, you'll have to speak with Mirko Kostelic.

She's really lovely... Gunnel.

My Gunnel?! Did you meet her? - Yes, she came over for coffee.

You look pale, are you alright? - What did you talk about?

About secrets... as women do.

What secrets? - Well, mostly about weddings.

There'll be no wedding. - No... and there is no engagement.

No. - So why did you tell me so?

I don't know... it wasn't planned!

You seemed jealous when I told you about Gunnel... and I liked it!

You like it when I'm jealous? - Is it so weird?!

It means you care a bit about me!

Stig...

I care a lot about you...

How was the show? - It was fine.

Well... Wickman was a mistake.

I apologize. - Apologies accepted.

You'd have been better by yourself. - I know.

How about a different kind of show? . I think that's enough.

This is the idea: "Party arrangement".

You invite interesting people... artists, actors...

You make dinner, pour drinks, converse with the guests...

Some of them show up spontaneously, all in a very relaxing atmosphere.

And Calle?

Well... we're not obliged to have him.

I wrote this thinking of you.

Think about it.

Great publicity for the DK too.

Take care. - You too. I'll think about it.

There you are! - Nice to see you.

Everyone's talking about you! - Why?

"The woman who shut Wallin's mouth!"

Thanks but Britt did most of the debate. - You knocked him out!

I've praised her enough already. - How about another debate?

I don't know... - You live in Vällingby?

Yes. - How about tomorrow?

I think so... - Of course!

Then it's settled. See you.

Have you tried my sandwiches? - No, I made some new ones.

Why?

If you put the pate too early, the bread will get damp and lose its crunchiness.

I didn't know that.

I don't like this Wickman. - He acts like some movie star.

Instead of swaggering he'd better learn how to use a knife.

I like it when you take Nina's side. - It's not necessary.

She and Peter are still partners? - No.

As I told you, one must make choices. - Yes, that's what I did.

Thanks for tonight. Listen... Ester says tonight's episode was the last one.

Yes, we dropped that. - You got tired?

I got fed up with that. - I heard Nina is doing another show.

Ah...

Ester said she heard it on TV. - You know more than I do.

Crepes for table 12!

Britt!

Britt!

Calle! - Hi.

What is this? - An end-of-season party.

Did it have to be here? - No... it's a party... Calle!

ENGLISH SUBS BY BARISHNIKOV