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The Time of Honor season 5

previously... -We've got the first one.

-Your wife? -She's dead.

-Hello. I can protect you. -Do your new bosses know

you were a Gestapo nark?

-Who's that? -She died

in the Uprising, but we can't be sure.

I'm taking this. Do you recognise anyone?

-No. -You'll be released tomorrow.

-Same place next week. -We have to talk. Now.

Not now, we can talk this evening.

-Otto. -A group of writers

are here to write about the rebuilding of Warsaw.

Please look after them.

-Get him! Help me! -Who is he? -It's a long story.

A souvenir from the Uprising episode 58

This was signed by General Okulicki. Right?

Yes.

He's being kept in Lubianka Prison, so you saw him in Moscow?

-Did the Soviets release you? -Yes. But I can't say

anything else. The general

told me to talk to specific people.

I can only tell them the plans.

Who got you into Poland?

-Are the Soviets behind it? -Yes.

Or rather

-they knew about it. -Why were you arrested?

-I don't know. -Why did they kill Jezierski?

A lot of people don't want my mission to succeed.

The Polish communists know nothing. Not many of the Russians do either.

Maybe two or three people.

No more.

You agree this is all pretty vague.

Particularly after the arrests of our commanders in March.

I can't help that.

-It wasn't my idea. -Whose was it?

General Okulicki's.

Mrowka.

OK. I'll try to do something about it.

I'll need a list of the people you spoke to.

What are you doing?

The heel.

Sit down.

-Did he explain anything? -Not much.

-Doesn't he want to talk? -He's afraid.

It's all a bit vague. We'll have to check it out.

What do we do with him?

If he's telling the truth, they'll be trying to get hold of him.

-You and Michal are to guard him. -Yes sir.

Wladek. Take a few days off till you're feeling better.

You took a beating. I'll gather you all together soon.

Top brass will want to talk to you. That's all. Thanks for everything.

One more thing. From today, Krawiec is your liaison.

-Has he turned up? -We found him.

We found him unconscious, but he's getting over it.

-What was up with him? -The mumps.

Almost carried him off.

-Always said he was a big kid. -Be careful not to catch anything.

-Two. -Thank you.

-There you go. -Thank you.

Ice cream. Delicious ice cream.

Ice cream. Delicious ice cream.

Well?

Not bad. But they were better before the war.

Don't exaggerate. Same as ever.

It's like being on holiday.

Yeah. I always connect the park with dispatches.

Can't remember when I had so much free time.

You'll get used to it. It's easy to get used to nice things.

You had something important to tell me.

-Really? -When we were going to Jezierski.

-No, that's for when we have time. -We've got time.

-Let's leave it. -But I...

-There's no stopping our Wanda, then? -What should she wait for?

Till she gets old? She's already lost five years.

Not only her.

But time goes much quicker

for an actress. It's worse between 30 and 40.

You're too old for Ophelia, but too young for Gertrude.

Give me that.

Wiktoria, there was some post and you got a telegram.

-A telegram? -Yes.

-For me? -Yes, for you.

-Thank you. -Not at all.

Come on.

Mum's told me to come home quickly.

She never sends telegrams like that.

I'm very sorry,

but have you seen my little boy Tomasz?

I'm afraid not.

I'm very sorry, but have you seen my little boy Tomasz?

Unfortunately not.

Wladek and Guzik are looking for their mother

Hello.

How do you do.

Haven't we met?

I can't recall.

Isn't it time we changed that?

Michal Konarski.

Mira.

Mira. What a beautiful name.

And I'm Leon Darski.

-Congratulations. -I'm this lady's husband.

Pity.

-I'm so sorry. -I'm pleased.

I'm not so pleased. Goodbye, gentlemen.

See you later, madam.

Let's go.

-Are you going to be in Breslau long? -Until I'm feeling a little better.

But please don't be alarmed, I'll start looking for a room.

Marysia, you have to stay here.

I've heard there are lots of abandoned houses near Breslau.

I'll get it.

-Otto, we have to talk. -Hold on a few more days.

-You'll see, it will all work out. -Not by itself it won't.

There must be some mistake.

This man says some strangers will be moving into our flat.

Here's the order to receive the new tenants.

And here's the allotment of one room for this couple.

Anna and Pawel Dobosz from Warsaw.

-But it's my house. -Not any longer.

You have to prepare a room for the new tenants.

You may use the kitchen and bathroom. Any problems,

come to the department and inform them.

Otto, do something.

This is Poland now.

If you don't like it, go back to Germany.

Hello. May I talk to Celina Dluzewska?

Do you have an appointment?

No, but I'm sure Miss Dluzewska will agree to see me.

I don't think she will.

-She's gone to the rebuilding. -Where?

-To the rebuilding with some writers. -I see.

Ludwik, may I have the key to room 5.

Here you are.

-Thank you. -Have they gone far?

Probably to Theatre Square, where they usually go,

but I can't be certain.

-Thank you. -Don't mention it.

Hello, madam editor.

Hello, sir.

What are you doing here?

-Just passing. -Don't believe you.

As you wish.

I'd like to buy you an ice cream.

-I'm working, as you see. -I thought it was just for pleasure.

I heard you're looking after the future of Polish literature.

Yes,

they're working over there.

Shouldn't they be working on their style, not their muscles?

A writer needs to be familiar with the subject of his work.

They're going to be writing about the rebuilding of Warsaw.

And you?

Why did you pick up a shovel first?

I'm doing what I feel I ought to do.

You ought to, too.

I think people should do what they're good at.

Really? And what are you good at?

Nothing.

In this world, nothing.

Are you working with us or leaving?

Typical.

How could you let it happen?

Do we have to give them our home? It's robbery.

What can I do?

But it's our home!

Warsaw is totally devastated. These people have to live somewhere.

I don't want them here.

They can go back where they belong.

But you destroyed Warsaw! Their homes, their lives!

They're here because of you!

I'm sorry.

They should be giving us two rooms and they still argue? Bloody Huns!

-But it's their family home. -They should get lost,

-that'll be better. -They're people too.

Are you sure?

What about you? Were you a lackey for the Nazis?

I apologise for my husband.

The Gestapo killed his parents.

I'll go to him.

What about Warsaw? Is it as bad as people say?

You can't describe it. But it's slowly improving.

They're clearing out the rubble, and building a new Warsaw.

I even wanted to stay, but he didn't.

Have they opened a hospital?

Two. But they're short of doctors.

What are you telling her?

The theatre's returning to Warsaw.

-What time where you meant to come? -Take it easy,

I bought some bread.

-Has he said anything? -No, he's been asleep all the time.

Change his dressing.

-Going to eat with me? -No, I have to meet someone.

See you tomorrow, if nothing changes. See you. Tidy up here.

Sure.

Guzik, lock the door.

Dead to the world.

Why didn't you tell me Wanda's back?

Why didn't you tell me Wanda's alive?

-I tried, but you were always busy. -You're lying. Is that your revenge?

Alright, I'll tell you.

I told Wanda that you're back, but she didn't want to meet you.

She doesn't even know I'm here. Will you help us?

-I want to see her first. -She won't want to.

I'll be waiting here for her.

-See you. -Bye.

-Kiss your Adonis from me. -Sure, I will.

Excuse me, but some bloke's been hanging around, asking for Wanda.

-What did you tell him? -That Wanda's busy rehearsing

and doesn't have time for idle chat. Maybe you could go out the back door?

No, I'm not running away from anyone. Thank you very much. Goodbye.

Goodnight, Wanda.

Gustaw?

Yes.

You invited me for a glass of wine recently. I have a little time today.

Dear God...

Do what do I owe this reward? Not for what I did on stage, surely.

It's allowed after rehearsal.

Just round the corner, two minutes away, there's a wonderful restaurant.

In a lovely, undamaged building. I'd really like you to see it.

-Here you are. -Thank you.

You know, when I first saw you in the theatre

-I cried my eyes out. -Me too.

My shoes were too tight and I wanted to take them off.

-What's he like? -Who?

Schiller.

Very exact and knows how to listen. He prefers to listen than speak.

-They say he's coming back. -I wish.

-To the return of the master. -Oh, my.

The whole of Warsaw's ruined.

And here they have wine and glasses.

-Tell me where you live now. -Why do you ask?

I heard you commute a long way.

And I've got two rooms here in Praga. Close by.

You'd save money and time.

Know what.

Let's go back to Schiller.

You say he's coming back, is he?

Hello.

What?

-They let me go. -But how? Just like that?

Just like that. Don't you believe it?

Are you sure it's after the Uprising?

-They might be trying to trick you. -Why are you being so cautious?

You only just said that anything's possible.

Bolek,

I have to find out, get it? I have to.

Anyway, why would he do it? It's the archive he wants, not Lena.

I don't know about any archive, even if they hung me up by my balls.

Bolek, mind your language. There's a child here.

He needs to learn. These are hard times.

Anyway, people say no one ever gets out of that place. But

Janek managed.

I suppose so, but he was punched a few times in the face.

I can't complain they released me.

Delicious.

Bolek,

-sure you don't know any of these? -No.

But I know who I can ask.

So we go into action tomorrow?

Bolek, I've been here five times already. I've read everything.

Give me that photo and wait.

-Hi, handsome, fancy a stroll? -No, thank you.

-My friend's looking for his wife. -Find another sucker.

-Do you know her? -No, but that's Siwy.

-Yeah, a mate. -Know where he lives?

-Could you take us there? -I'll do my best.

-Looking good. -Did he recognise Lena?

No, that one. His alias is Siwy, lives in Zakroczymska.

-He'll take us there. -Let's go.

Who's there.

Ernest.

Ernest, old man.

-Hi. -Hi.

You're lucky, mate. Everyone thought you wouldn't manage.

I am.

Isn't Ruda here?

No.

Why?

Oh, nothing.

Tell her I'll wait a week.

Take care.

What did you want to ask?

I have a photo here.

You're in it with two other blokes.

You're holding shovels and burying the archive.

-I remember that. -There's a girl standing behind you.

-It's my wife. I'm looking for her. -There wasn't a girl with us.

-Siwy, try to recall. -I've lost my sight, not my memory.

But she standing here behind you!

There was no girl with us. Full stop.

Anything else.

-Here you are. -My darling.

Ice cream. Delicious ice cream. Come and get it. Vanilla, chocolate.

Would you like an ice?

Come and get it. Ice cream, ice cream.

Look over there.

Vanilla, chocolate. Ice cream. Come and get it.

Maybe you fancy an ice cream?

-Yes, please. -Vanilla or chocolate?

Maidens' Vows -Excuse me, vanilla or chocolate?

Whatever.

-"What now?" -"My knees have gone numb."

-"He didn't go soft" -"A remarkable thing."

-"Perhaps he didn't hear." -"Perhaps?"

-"Perhaps." -"She said it herself."

-"No, I asked." -Wanda!

Wanda...

Oh, it's you.

I thought you'd know something about Janek. I've looked everywhere.

-I even go to exhumations. -Don't!

-Your brother? -He disappeared too.

When that building collapsed he was

on the other side of the street.

-So he can't have been buried, right? -That's right.

Anything else? A glass of that same wine?

No, thank you.

It's a miracle you escaped from that rubble.

We were buried for three days.

A People's Army officer dug us out.

A communist, but a good man.

We're staying with him now.

Are you with him?

No, we're just living there.

He's a good, sincere man. He looked after us and fed us.

I was bedridden for a few weeks. Jasio would have died without him.

What about the boys?

-They're alive, but God knows where. -That's good, at least.

I have to go back to the rehearsal.

Yes, yes.

I promise I'll get in touch when I've seen Bronek.

Thank you.

Everything will work out fine.

-Bye. -Bye.

Excuse me, Professor Majerski?

-Yes. Sorry, I don't recall. -Markiewicz, 1 st year Architecture.

-I had drawing with you in 1938. -I remember.

-You would come with a pretty girl. -That was Lena, my wife.

I've been looking for her since the Uprising.

-This is my friend, Bolek Pustulka. -Also training to be an architect?

-No, textiles. -Do you plan to take up your studies?

No, not yet. I'm only just back from a camp.

-Enrolment's in September. -Maybe. But my fingers are stiff.

It might be worth loosening them up.

I'm working in the Warsaw Reconstruction Office.

We need draughtsmen.

Before you begin your own projects you could work on other people's.

I have to find Lena first.

Regardless of political views, we must rebuild the capital

and it would be good to do it wisely.

It's a very difficult challenge, for several generations.

You have the chance to contribute.

-Please think it over. -Thank you for considering me.

I wish you good luck. And I hope we'll meet again.

Goodbye.

Professor,

thank you very much for considering me.

Where is the Office?

Open up!

-Who's there? -Security Service.

Security Service.

Open up!

I'm coming, I'm coming.

Open up!

Turn around.

Hands up.

Turn around.

Kiss my arse, comrade.

They're publishing books in amazing quantities.

80.

But only what suits them.

It's the same with every government.

Anyway Mickiewicz and Slowacki aren't pro-communist writers at all.

Guzik, they're dead and can't write anything against the government.

-Dabrowska writes for them too. -So what? 100.

Have you forgotten where'd you'd be if we hadn't sprung you?

-Poland's like that now. -These are two separate things.

-The Security Service and culture. -But there's only one Poland.

Before the war they published the classics but they didn't beat you up.

Anyway, the pre-war editions were just as large.

-Get your coat on. -What?

-The Security Service. -Where? -Everywhere.

We're out of here.

-To the attic. -Michal. We'll climb up.

The coast is clear.

-What do you mean he jumped? -Suicide.

Don't tell me what suicide is, OK?

I'm asking you why you didn't handcuff him before he jumped.

-He jumped before we went in... -I beg your pardon?

He jumped before you went in?

-This is sabotage! -Comrade colonel, I swear...

Get out of here! Both of you!

-How many men are on Markiewicz? -Just as you ordered,

four men are watching him day and night.

Get out!

Five people knew about this flat.

I exclude myself and Brodowicz.

-From what? -From suspicion. -I'm sorry?

Did you go out?

Did you go out? Eh? You did go out.

It was pointless both staying here.

I asked you not to leave, didn't I? Didn't I?

You must have been tailed. Where's Bocian now?

Bronek took him to Jasny's hideout.

-Was anyone following? -No, no one followed me either.

Fuck it, everything's wet!

This is what we'll do. You join them. And I'll go to get Krawiec.

Now.

Now, I said.

Why are you still here?

Hello. I'm home.

I've told you not to lift him.

He's so big now.

Quite a hefty lad. Come here Jasio. Hi.

-What's this? -Anything new at work?

No, absolutely nothing.

I met an old friend,

an actress.

She said she'd try to help me find Janek.

Lena, I've told you, I've checked everywhere a hundred times.

The Red Cross,

lists of casualties,

hospitals.

He's nowhere to be found.

Who's the actress?

You don't know her anyway.

Come with me.

Let's sit down.

Lena...

Do you want some soup?

Thank you for the soup.

This spoon or this one?

The big one or the small one? Of course.

Hello, gentlemen.

Leave us alone.

Hello. Major Krawiec. How are you feeling?

Bad. It's no good that the secret police found me first.

-We'll find out how it happened. -I hope so.

-Now you're coming with me. -Where to?

-Only I know it. You must trust me. -When will I meet someone senior?

The meeting's already organised.

Find out which of you was being tailed by the Security Service.

Brodowicz expects a report tomorrow.

How do we know there was a tail?

And what's your theory?

in the next episode... -You think Celina

-grassed us up? -We'll have to watch her.

Where she goes, who she meets, where she lives, etc.

-It's a bad idea. -It's an order!

Why was it so important for you to wind up on our side?

You're here, daughter... Dad's dead.

-Hello, does Mr Krukowski live here? -Perhaps you mean my son, Bocian?

-Which room did she go to? -Comrade Zawisza, but you need

a special pass to see him.

Hello. My name's Wanda Ryszkowska.

English version: DubbFilm Translation: David French

Subtitles: Micha� Kosiba