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There’s money missing from the register.

There is one person who hangs out with those individuals.

I’m pregnant. - There’ll be three of us!

You’re inviting me for tea only? - I swear, I wouldn’t lie to you about something like that.

Something else too, I hope.

I’ve become a burden for the Social-Democratic party.

I give my resignations as City Counselor.

So you’re an activist now? - Kind of.

That John is no good for you!

I’m asking you… - You don’t own me!

So now we’re even, Roos. - I always pay my debts.

Why did you choose me? - You have the right background.

How can you spy on me?!

Please, don’t go… - It’s best if we don’t have anything to do with each other.

3 YEARS LATER MAY 1971

The elm in Kungsträdgåren, in Stockholm, is one of the world's most beautiful trees.

Stockholm is the State Capital and the city council has no right to cut down that tree.

Thanks. Take one of these.

Hey, what's up?

We're demonstrating against the cut of the elm.

You have a permit for that? - Sure.

Good. - Will you sign up too?

I don't think so... - Come on, you'll be right on top!

Some shortcut for promotion... good luck to you.

Save the elm!

Uno!

Hi. - It's been a while.

You got a minute? - I'm on my way home but...

Let's walk. - Ok.

I need help with something.

We have found them. - John and the rest?

We took some pictures and we need your help to identify them.

What about tonight? Nina's at seven? - Alright.

See you there.

EPISODE 25

- HOMECOMING -

There's again some money missing. It's the third time this month.

Sometimes you find more than you expect, sometimes less.

Looks like lately it's always less.

Talk to Lena about the new hires. - You're not working yourself to death, I hope.

Gustaf! Why didn't you say you were coming?

It was a last-minute decision. Roos! The old warrior is still here!

It's good to see you. - Likewise.

So, what brings you back? - Our tenants moved out.

Also, Astrid wants to celebrate her birthday with the kids and grandkids.

I thought we could do it here. - Absolutely! Great idea!

We've been wondering whether we should invite Peter and his daughters.

How do you feel about it?

I'm sorry... - Of course you can invite him.

It'll be great to see Anitha and Karin.

Have you managed to contact Christina?

No... I never stopped looking for her but... nothing.

She's been in contact with Lena, who works here, and thanks God she's fine.

It's all I know.

Nina... - Yes... what else can I do?

It could be 20 people. Only Hilma and Arvid and their families are about 10.

We expect you to be there as well.

You want it? - No, Astrid wants it.

Rydberg steak in the hatch!

A farmer found some spent cartridges. They were probably practicing shooting.

Which ones do you know?

There's John Hansen, of course.

That's Kicki. Katarina is her name, I don't remember her last name.

Write what you know on the back. - Ok.

Is this everyone you saw? - Yes.

What happens now? - We continue with the identifications.

I want to help. - They know you, it's too risky.

Ready to order? - In a moment, thanks.

Take your time.

I'll see that.

You still have to pay me.

You know me, I always pay you back...

Not this much. This got out of hand.

I'll pay you, I swear!

I've been patient with you, Roos, because I like you.

But when I get tired... it's for good.

You'll have your money, Lasse... in a few days.

How's going? - Slow.

Me and the girls are going out for dinner. Are you coming?

Have you been here before? - Yes, I know the owner.

You write for the Children's Home Inquiry?

Yes, about how we handled child care when I was a social counselor.

You pushed that issue quite hard. - How?

We introduced a lot more pedagogical tools. It was much work.

Will this inquiry be of any good? - The whole country should have public pre-school.

Not all Social-Democrats are conservative. - Those in City Hall are.

They even want rid of the Kungsan elms.

Here's a few "antipasti".

I'm glad to see you. - So am I.

This is Angelo, the owner. We worked together at the DK.

This is on the house. Maggan's friends are my friends and... have a lovely evening.

The tree-huggers should protect the elms. We're on their phone list.

You could sign up yourselves. - Yes, we can do that.

Everyone is welcome. - Yes, absolutely.

Roos! - Good morning, Mr. Löwander.

Forgive me if I bother you. - Don't even say it. Come in.

No, I prefer fresh air.

How's the Director doing? - I'm fine. What about you?

I'm great!

I have a question that might sound a bit unusual.

I take care of the financial side at Nina's and I'm very proud of that...

...but the truth is I really want to go back to the dining room.

Here at Henriksdal there's a more traditional profile...

...and perhaps there is room for a maitre with great experience.

I actually have all the personnel I need. - I understand.

Well... at least I tried.

I'll see you then, Director.

Mom, I can't do it! - Let me help you.

There you go! Practice while I finish this.

We're starting.

So... will you start, Gunilla?

I need to be stricter in my thoughts.

There's too much bourgeois left in me.

Is that why you read "Roses, Kisses and Death"?

Bourgeois escapism of the worst kind. Isn't it true?

Yes.

Is reality too disturbing for you?

The worst part is that you kept it under your mattress.

How can we trust you now? - I'm sorry you feel that way.

I lied... it's another fault I have.

You said you were wondering whether the revolution would come.

Yes, I heard that too.

One thing we don't need here are people who refuse to see the truth of things.

We're heading for a more active phase and we need to trust each other to the death.

I'll deal with my shortcomings... that bourgeois part still inside me.

What are you going to do about it?

Go on.

Another one.

That's enough now!

She got it, that's enough. - She got it? How can you tell?

Mao says we should teach with aptitude and patience...

You don't tell me what Mao says. - I know but...

...Gunilla is our friend. She made a mistake and that's it.

You can go now, Gunilla.

So can everyone else.

I'm sorry if you're mad, but... - Never contradict me before the others.

Of course not...

John... I'm sorry...

I'm sorry.

I won't do it again.

...the whole chicken net. - You think you have to?

What's the plan now?

I see you're preparing for something...

...and you said we're heading into a more active phase.

Why can't you tell me? Don't you trust me?

Of course I trust you. I will tell you but we're not quite ready yet.

I don't want you to worry about that.

We have a birthday dinner and I will be among the guests,

so Nisse will take care of the food. - Any particular requests?

We'll discuss that. Carmen, do as always.

Can we have a word? - Of course.

I quit. I know you think I'm a shitty cook.

Is it about the birthday? - Which you gave to a vegetarian!

You think he's more suitable! You might as well tell me to go to hell!

Calm down! One of you takes the birthday and the other one runs the kitchen as always.

Regular kitchen will be even tougher, that's why I want you to be in charge of it.

This stays between us, of course. - Of course.

No, thanks.

I don't think so. - Sure?

Hi, Astrid! Happy birthday! - I'm glad you could come.

Anitha and Karin also wish to congratulate. - Thanks, we must meet one day.

Peter. Hi.

It's good to see you. - Likewise.

You may no longer recognize the kids.

You grew up indeed! Hi! - Hi.

And this is... Arvid? - Hi. This is Anna.

Calle. - Peter, long time no see.

Peter... welcome to Nina's. - Thank you.

I guess it was a bit too much for me.

Duck in the hatch!

Hello! I said 'duck in the hatch'! - Calm down, they're coming!

It will go to waste! - No... take a deep breath!

I've tasted your sauce, it's perfect. Breathe...

This was great. - Yes, I have a talented bunch.

I was hoping to see Anitha and Karin. - Sorry, they went to the Opera.

Wow... by themselves?

No... with Ester and Mirko.

So Ester and Mirko are still a couple? - That's right.

But the girls live with you...

No, Anitha studies law in Uppsala and Karin lives with Ester.

Still getting on well in Tanzania? - Yes.

But we are considering coming back, because of Mårten's studies.

So when Ester left you, Karin moved in with her? It seems a bit...

You should come down and see for yourself.

It seems a bit what? - Nothing...

When is it a good time to come? - Where's Christina, by the way?

She couldn't come. - I know but where is she?

I heard she now lives with a communist, isn't that right?

Time to sing for the birthday girl! - Are we still doing that?

# May she live... may she live... may she live for a hundred years! #

# She sure will... she sure will... she sure will live for a hundred years! #

Cheers!

I want to thank you for the dinner, it was fantastic. - Thank him.

The "Mocca Parfait" was amazing. - Thank you.

Have a nice evening. - You too.

You should be very proud of yourself.

That's true, Nisse. Congrats. - Thanks.

Calle must be very happy. Relieved, above all.

What you mean?

He didn't really know what to do for tonight.

He was right to put me in charge of the regular kitchen tonight.

If anything wrong was to happen, it was better during the birthday dinner.

Good job!

So this is where you're hiding.

I quit. - Why...?

I don't have your trust.

I've put you in charge of dinner! Astrid came down and thanked you!

That was just a polite gesture. - What do you want? A flower garland?

You said if anything went wrong, it had better be for dinner. - I never said that. Did Carmen tell you that?

I cannot say... - Carmen?

Ok, it was Carmen, but...

...I've been working here for three years! I've done everything for...

The hell with what Carmen says! - She doesn't respect me!

She doesn't respect you because she feels threatened by you.

Good job.

I apologize if I lost my temper.

Don't worry, Peter, let this become a tradition.

We must meet again before we leave. - Sure, come over to Henriksdal.

Look... Roos came to me looking for a job as maitre.

He misses the dining room, he even offered himself as waiter.

I told him I have nothing for him right now. - I'll talk to him.

It was nice.

My husband doesn't know I'm here.

I don't want him to worry unnecessarily.

I came up with an excuse to go home.

I can feel something's wrong.

Where are you going? - For a ride out.

Can I come too? - Not today.

Hey.

Hey. - I wanted to thank you.

It was nothing. - I feel ashamed for...

You don't need to explain.

I'm glad you were there.

I won't say anything about... this.

Good. Thanks.

Hey, honey! - Hey!

Look what I got. - This is good!

How sweet of you! This is a 4 months lump.

Look at the fingers!

Have you felt any kicks? - I don't know.

Sometimes it feels like it's moving but I'm not sure.

Look, it's got hair already!

You already peeked at this? - A bit.

It looks kinda like you.

That one even more.

Hi, Nina. It's Uno Nilsson. - Hi.

Wrong time? - Not at all.

You told me if I heard from Christina you'd like to be informed.

I know where she is, not far from here. She seems to be ok...

Can I contact her? - That would be difficult...

'Cause she don't want to? - No, it's for different reasons.

Uno, she's my daughter. You don't understand how it feels...

She usually goes shopping in Hälleforsnäs. You could try there.

Just don't mention my name. - Ok.

Also...

...you have a grandchild... a little girl.

This is what was in the attic. - Let's see... nice!

New bracelet?

Mirko got me and Karin the same bracelet when we went to the Opera.

Is it gold? - Yes.

The opera was amazing, you should go see it.

Anitha... I don't think you should accept gifts from Mirko.

You don't know where his money comes from.

He's a criminal, despite what your mother says.

I've learned that a man is innocent until proved otherwise.

He is a criminal, Anitha. - He was never convicted for anything!

He keeps giving you things! I understand it's more fun to be with them...

...but I don't want to be competing with him!

You think we like them better than you? - We barely see each other.

I'm here now! - To borrow textbooks...

I'm always the one who calls! You don't even know when you last spoke to Karin!

Call her, she thinks you're mad at her!

Yes... I'll call her.

It feels pathetic when you need a family dinner to meet each other.

Roos. - Roos! Mirko Kostelic.

You may not remember me, we met when you were at the DK.

We may have some business, you and me.

I'm glad you came. Lasse told me a lot about you.

I've purchased all your debts with Lasse.

And the ones with Herman, up in Valla and the ones with Svea Källare.

They have a hard time getting paid but I don't.

I've had a slight problem with my finances. Lasse and I have a settlement.

Not anymore.

Thank you, Lasse.

This is what you owe me and I want it within the week.

This is fantasy, I never had so many debts...

Yes you do. It's all there, down to each default interest.

Please... how can I pay that amount in one week...

You handle Nina's finances. - Not by myself! Mrs. Löwander has to sign for...

Fix it.

Excuse me, sir. Are you Mark Knight? - Yes. Hi.

I'm from the American embassy.

Hey!

What song did he want to hear? The guy in the suit.

He had no requests, he's just someone I used to know.

So you know him? - Barely. He's working in Stockholm.

He asked if we can meet sometime. - That's nice.

Hi, thanks for coming. You wanna...?

We've been trying to reach you via mail for a long time. Were you aware of that?

Yes, I'm sure you are.

What do you want from me? - I'll come to that. First I want you to look at some pictures.

We wanna know what happened, who did what.

Now we get in the car.

Christina...

How did you find me?

A friend who lives nearby saw you one day...

...with a little girl.

So you've been sitting here waiting?

That's right.

How are you doing? - Fine.

You live around here? - No.

And John is the father of...? - Moa-Li.

Moa-Li... a beautiful name.

I have a present for Moa-Li. You mind if I give it to her?

Hey, Moa-Li! I have something for you!

Open it like this... there...

Mom, look! - I see.

We have to go home now.

Are you coming to Stockholm sometime? You can drop by anytime you want.

You know, Moa-Li... grandma has lots of teddybears you can play with.

I don't want us to meet again. I don't want you to get involved with my life.

I wanted no contacts and still you looked for me. Don't do it again.

Hi, Roos. This is Gustaf. - Good morning.

How's everything going? - Everything fine. What about you?

I'm good, thanks.

Peter told me you went looking for a job at Henriksdal.

I just thought I'd be better in a more traditional kind of restaurant.

If you miss the dining room I think that can be arranged with Nina.

Roos?

It's too late. - What... no... what do you mean?

I can tell something is wrong. Can we meet?

I'm in serious trouble, Gustaf.

I'll be there tomorrow morning and you'll tell me in person.

How bad can it be? Take care.

You too.

Christina, I need to talk to you.

Where did you get that teddybear?

I met my mom today.

She turned up while I was shopping.

"Turned up"? Just like that?

Someone she knew saw me with Moa-Li.

You know we can't meet outsiders and you know why.

Again these rules... - Yes, again these rules, which exist for a reason!

'Cause we have a mission!

The People's House, in May.

What are you planning? - You went through my stuff...?

You're the father of my baby, I have the right to know what you're up to!

You have to be careful.

You know what? I no longer believe in this.

Nothing of what you said has happened. You said there was going to be a revolution.

The workers would have got rid of the capitalistic yoke. Have they?

No... we're turning against each other instead! - You're so damn weak.

Maybe I am but I do not understand.

And why this new, equal order doesn't seem to apply to us women?

We cook, wash...

Shut up!

Do we have mushrooms today?

Nisse, I'm talking to you.

I listen to the Chef, not you. - You have to answer these questions.

I have orders. - Then I'm asking... do we have mushrooms?

Yes, mushrooms have arrived. - Thanks.

Is this a kitchen or a kids' sandbox?

I didn't start it. - Was it me?

Enough! I answer to the Chef and I can have you kicked out at any time!

You're going out? - I have to meet Bellan, something's wrong with him.

I'm sorry, it's not possible. - Not... what you mean?

I need you to come to the doctor with me. He just called today.

He'll see us immediately. - What for?

Why you need to see the doctor?

Astrid?

Don't worry, Gustaf. These things can happen.

Say hello to Astrid. Bye, Gustaf.

As you know, we've taken many samples... so we're pretty sure about it.

Samples...? When was it? Is there something wrong?

Astrid is suffering from acute myeloid leukemia.

Leukemia...? - Blood cancer.

Chef Carl Svensson. Nina's office. - Uno Nilsson. I'm looking fr Nina.

Hi. What's it about?

I just wanted to know if she managed to see Christina.

She's not here so I couldn't say. - Ok, I'll call some other time.

Good morning. I'd like to make a withdrawal. - Good morning.

In cash, thanks.

Such amounts must be notified in advance. - Unfortunately I didn't.

Here's my identification.

I'm sorry, I can't help you.

But Mrs. Löwander herself signed for it.

Nina is a longtime customer and the Djugårdskällaren before her.

You want to be the one that got us to change bank?

I'll just make a check call to Mrs. Löwander.

Please...

Good morning. - Good morning.

We couldn't reach Mrs. Löwander.

But the signature looks authentic so we will allow the withdrawal.

You said cash, right? - Yes, thanks.

Nina, open the door, please.

Nina?

Nina?

I'm sick, I don't want to infect you.

I'll take that chance. Open the door.

I just need some rest.

Have you seen Christina?

Can we talk?

Go away.

If you're not at work tomorrow I'll come back with a locksmith.

Did you go far? - Half a mile maybe. Where is Moa-Li?

Come.

Where is she, John?

John...

She's not here. - What you mean "she's not here"?

It's better if Moa-Li stays with other comrades for the time being.

What are you saying? - You're not doing her good.

She needs an environment where she can grow up in full freedom.

You're not serious. - You need to focus on your shortcomings.

She's my daughter! - That's how it goes now.

Where is Moa-Li? - Calm down...

Where's Moa-Li?! - Christina, calm down!

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