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Have you found Christina?

Stop chasing me. - I just...

I told you no contacts. Stop doing this.

"Alternative City" will take care of the trees. We're on their phone list.

You could write about that.

We wanna know what happened. Who did what.

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

You know me, I always pay my debts.

Never these amounts. You lost control.

I'd like to make a withdrawal. Cash, please.

Astrid suffers from acute myeloid leukemia.

Leukemia...? - Blood cancer.

It's best if Moa-Li stays with someone else now.

Where is Moa-Li?! - Christina, calm down!

Good morning. - Good morning.

There's a crowd down at the elms. - I hope they can stay.

The crowd or the trees? - Both.

So the guys in Town Hall will learn to listen. There were no deliveries today.

What? - No meat, no fruit, no greens.

Hi, it's Carl Svensson from Nina's. We got no deliveries.

We still have to be paid. - Just send the goods, you will get paid.

It's not the first time. Pay the arrears and you'll get the goods.

I'll call you back. Bye.

Come in.

Hi. Do I bother? - No.

How are you? - Fine.

We got no deliveries today. Nothing at all.

Why is that? - They say they haven't been paid lately.

I will call Ballan about that.

I'd like to talk about yesterday, if you're more calm now.

I'm better now. What's to discuss?

We'll talk later.

EPISODE 26

- THE ELMS -

A 125 is for sale in Gnesta. - What kind?

Honda, I think. - A rice cooker...

What do you prefer? A BMW? A police bike maybe.

What's good for cops is good for me. - John, can we talk?

John?

Honda 125, you said? - Exactly.

It's a good price, we can go check it out.

You go tell Mirko him and I are done now.

It's not up to you. Take care.

It's Nina. I've been calling you all morning. - I was out running errands.

We got no deliveries. They say they have no longer been paid.

Really? - Really...

What's going on? - I'll call the bank.

There must have been a misunderstanding. - They must get paid today. You hear me?

Of course. - Call me when this is fixed.

Absolutely. I'll fix this. - Good.

I checked and we can make 7 or 8 turns. It's all the meat we have left.

We have salmon and vegetables. - Will there be deliveries tomorrow?

Unfortunately, I don't know.

When I was working there, there was a hurricane in the Caribbean once.

After a week, all was left was moss and snails.

This is not that bad. - Other suggestions?

Before tomorrow, I'll probably come up with something.

So will I. - Good. Back to work.

Doctors told me I suffer from leukemia. Cancer of the blood.

It's a very serious disease.

They caught it early so we can hope. She's in God's hands.

I can handle this. It's a tough treatment but I'll be fine.

I'd like to be treated at home. - It's not something we recommend.

Of course I'll come in for transfusions and check-ups but I think I have more chances at home.

There's a high risk of infection and you need supervision with cytotoxic drugs.

We'll pay a nurse to come over to our house.

You'll have to come in for transfusions anyway and it's a very demanding procedure...

I don't know how long I have left and I want to stay home.

I'm not giving up. It's all in God's hands now.

He may want me with him.

My wife is very determined on this.

We need one more. Who will it be?

No doubts. Martin. - Can he ride a motorcycle?

He doesn't need to, you and Kicki will drive. I agree on Martin.

So do I. - I'll talk to him. That's all for now.

About that book...

John... - I'm busy.

Now I see you were right. I was having a bad influence on Moa-Li.

I really should work on myself. I started writing a self-criticism.

I just want to see Moa-Li... just for a moment.

She's missing us... both you and me... - What she feels is not relevant.

We're the adults, we know what's best for her.

I'll think about it.

I know you want what's best for Moa-Li and for me.

Any first-fruits for me today? - Yes, sir! We have nice asparagus!

You get a few crates for half the price!

What's wrong with them? - Nothing. They should go to Nina's but they don't pay.

I don't know what's going on there.

You want them? - Yes, take 'em in.

What's that? - Smell it. Fished in Strömmen with nets and sinkers.

What will you do with them? - Fry them, like the tiny Mediterranean fish...

...and serve them with fries and hot sauce. - Sounds good.

And you have carbonara? - Exactly. I found a piece of pork loin.

Some toasted pork on top and it passes off as a meat dish.

This is good! - Don't eat it all!

I think it's a bit... mute. - Mute...?

What you want it to say? "Hi, Nisse, how you're doing today?"

I just think it's a bit anonymous, that's all.

Maybe you should eat the pork too. - I think it's delicious.

Is pork necessary? If it works also without pork, we have another dish.

I like it. It's going on the menu.

And this is...? - Vegetarian beef Rydberg, with mushrooms instead of meat.

Also good!

Mushrooms are fried in oil and garlic. - You don't miss the meat at all!

Are we eating the same thing? This is a vegetables compote.

I think we should totally have vegetarian beef Rydberg on the menu.

I still think it's anonymous... and mute.

Great work, all of you. Thanks.

Hi. I've called you a number of times. - We just got home.

My vegetables supplier just said one thing. - It's not the right time...

Nina's cancelled the payments. - What?

So it's not true? - Absolutely not.

Olsson hasn't been paid lately. - That's for Nina and Bellan to solve.

I have to call Bellan. He wanted a job at Henriksdal.

I have other problems now, Peter.

Of course. It just sounded strange. - Astrid has leukemia.

She has just started treatment.

Gustaf...

I think she knew... that's why she wanted to come home.

Gustaf, I...

Have you heard from Bellan? - No, he won't call me back.

This doesn't work, I can't keep him working like this.

I'm telling you this because I care about you.

Are you drinking again? - No.

When we talked, you were slurring. - We talked through a closed door.

It sounded so. - What gives you the right to come ask me this?

Nothing. - Exactly.

I worry about you. - Stay out of my private life!

They say you smell like alcohol at work.

So the problem is a bunch of gossip ladies?

You think I need this bullshit from you? Don't I have enough to deal with already?

Go. Get out of my office.

You have no right to tell me this! Out!

This paragraph is a bit too elaborate.

You describe why you want to expand preschools.

When you explain how, you use the same wording again.

I know, I wrote it. - You write "preschool" and not "child care"?

"Preschool" sounds more modern.

All the rest is very good.

This is Lilly. Hi.

I see. I'll call about that. See you down there.

The phone chain... they'll cut down the elms tonight.

Seriously? - It seems so.

I'll make a call then we go down there immediately.

I still have a lot of work to do...

What? That's for next Friday! - It's the only thing I have.

I want it to be really good. - It's already good, you're down to details.

Come on.

Tonight at 3 o'clock the elms will be cut down with chainsaws.

We'll make sure they can do it without being harassed.

Many protesters are still here.

We will not seek confrontation but we must be prepared to intervene with heavy hand.

Understood? - Yes!

In May, the World Bank will have a meeting at the Folkets House in Norra Bantorget.

We intend to prevent the meeting by burning down the place.

The night of May 25th, we'll approach on two motorcycles.

Kicki and Torsten will drive. You and I will sit in the back.

When we get there, we smash the doors and throw Molotov cocktails inside.

Won't it be guarded? - No.

Before the meeting there's no reason to guard it.

So, what do you say? Are you the right man for us?

Yep.

Say it... "I'm the right man".

I am the right man! - Good.

Don't touch me, dammit!

Stop it! - Whose side are you on?

She's already down, you fucking idiot! - Uno!

What are you doing here? Go home!

What's going on?!

Mark, wake up! You're having a nightmare!

What the fuck are you doing?!

At 2 o'clock last night, over 500 people attacked the fencing around the elms in Kungsträdgården.

That's what the cops say. Of course they're defending an undemocratic decision.

Media are power's bullhorn.

But we're still living in a democratic society.

How did it go? Are the elms still there? - Yes, we won.

That's good.

You can see Moa-Li. Quickly.

We'll meet in Kungsträdgården. Inga-Lill will bring Moa-Li there.

Ok, fine.

Thank you.

When did you go to bed last night?

We left Kungsan at 5. I was in bed by 6.

Poor thing...

I was surprised to see you there. - I was myself surprised to even be there.

Was it Lilly with you? - She's on Alternative City's phone list.

Sometimes it's just difficult to say no.

I actually think the whole thing is wrong.

Which thing? - Just... the protesting.

I followed the issue in City Hall.

A few trees are a small price to pay to have a good subway.

I think the exact opposite. I understand the protesters.

Really? - The whole city is a concrete desert.

And beside the trees, politicians never listen to the people.

You think those potheads at the park represent "the people"?

They are few but sound like many.

Social Democrats are against it while 70% of Stockholmers want the trees.

But those Stockholmers also elected their representatives.

They have to trust them to handle issues and take the right decisions.

That attitude is what annoys people! - It's no attitude, it's how democracy works.

"We know best, we take care of your city!" - Stop it...

It's a rational and thought-out decision! Society can't be built...

It's not about being rational, mom!

One can get to know all the details and still want to save the trees.

You don't wanna hear it 'cause it would cost your power.

I have no power left.

You're still a hardcore Social Democrat. You can fool Lilly but not me.

Lilly went to the park again.

I said I had to finish my report, which is true, by the way.

We should switch jobs, you and me.

You want my police uniform? - No...

I think they need someone like you.

Good morning. Are you the Löwanders?

Astrid. - Gustaf.

I'm Yusuf, I'm a nurse. Today we'll give you a blood transfusion.

I heard you want to be treated at home.

I can do that. - Ok.

I don't like hospitals either. Too many doctors here.

I think I speak for both of us if I say we expected something different.

You don't have to decide today.

We're sure you're very competent but we were expecting a woman or...

Someone a little less brown. - No...

No rush, go home and think about it. Are you feeling well, Mrs. Löwander?

You can call me Astrid. - Astrid.

Morning. - Hi.

Are we getting deliveries today? - I can't get hold of Bellan, I'm going down to the bank.

You'd like to taste our new dishes? - I'm sure they're fine. Thanks.

We're off to the People's House.

Let's leave them to themselves.

Good morning. I'm Nina Löwander from Nina's restaurant.

I'm having problems with payments and I'd like to check all the latest transactions.

Sure, I'll be right back. - Thanks.

Remember The Priest's Little Crow? You wanna hear it?

# The priest's little crow wanted to go on a ride but he had no one to drive. #

# So he slipped here and he slipped there and he slipped into the ditch. #

You know what, honey?

Now we play the running game. You know it?

You hang on to me and we run as fast as we can.

Ready? - Teddybear!

He's coming with us, of course. So, are you ready?

Christina!

She's my daughter, please... - Come, Moa.

Please.

Let's go home now, Moa-Li. - No... let her go...

She's my daughter!

Torsten! - Let go!

We can talk... it'll be alright... let go of her!

Let her go! If John gets to know, you won't see her for a long time!

Let go.

Moa-Li, you go with Inga-Lill. Christina, let go.

Mom!

There must be a mistake. It says the account has been totally drained.

Minus 100K crowns... it's impossible.

A large withdrawal was made recently.

You signed for it yourself, Mrs. Löwander.

Hey. - Hey.

How are you? - Fine.

Are you sure?

You must go, they'll be back soon. - John and the others?

They can't see me talking to you!

John! Kicki!

It went well? - Yes.

You think it'll work? - Absolutely. Where's Christina?

She's over there. Inga-Lill just left with Moa-Li.

If you need help, just call me. You can call anytime.

Is she talking to a cop?

Hi. - Hi. What did the cop want?

He took me for someone else.

700.000 tons of US bombs were dropped over Vietnam.

Lilly! - Hey!

Is it submitted? - It is.

You must be tired. - You can sleep here tonight.

Yes... - You can borrow my sleeping-bag.

Shall we grab a bite? - Yes, just sign up here.

Can't we just go eat? - You don't want to, do you?

I had the feeling. - Of course she wants to sign up!

You don't know what I want! It's not as simple as you're making it!

Yes, you have to make a decision. - No...

The city went over people's heads! - It was a democratic decision!

You have to respect that! - The majority want to save the trees!

What majority? - "What majority"?

Look around you!

I'll go have a bite now. Are you coming or what?

Ok.

Thanks.

How it went?

I could see her for just a few minutes.

Could you find out where they keep Moa-Li?

I know I'm asking you a lot, but...

...you're my only friend here, Gunilla.

I can try.

Thanks.

# ...where people invented beautiful words and laughed and smiled. #

# I had a dream, my friend, a dream of love. #

I'm off. Carmen, you got everything under control?

You're also going, right? - Yes.

Will you be ok with vegetarian dishes? - I think I will.

See you then.

The vegetarian beef Rydberg is in the fridge. - The vegetables compote. Perfect.

Just heat the vegetarian beef Rydberg on the fire.

LONG LIVE THE ELMS! LONG LIVE THE ELMS!

Christina Rehnskiöld is part of the gang. - You think so?

She was with the others in Kungsan. - Yes, we know they were there.

Fucking pig! - Fascist! Fucking lackey!

I talked to her, I think she wants to leave the group.

You shouldn't have done it. - We met by accident!

I was on patrol there, why would she think I deal with you?

I know things about them you can use! Let me help you!

They have something going on!

Alright, I'll talk to your boss. - Good.

When it was below 25 degrees, we had to wear a scarf! A hat too!

There's something with mothers and clothes...

"Yusuf, you'll get sick without a hat!" - "But mom, I'm sweating!"

"You already have a fever! Come in and lie down!"

You have kids? - Yes.

Three. Two sons and a daughter. - Ok.

They're grown-ups now.

Yusuf!

I'm really glad you're here. Tomorrow I'll pay you a month in advance.

There's no rush.

I wanted to ask you... how many do survive this thing?

I don't really know the numbers.

Astrid is facing a tough struggle but she's very calm.

She's brave and has a sense of humor. Those things make her stronger.

It's all in God's hands now. I wish I was as calm as she is.

She will make it. Inshallah.

Yusuf, excuse me... may I ask where you're from?

I come from Palestine. - You came with your family?

I came with my sister. My mother and father died in a refugee camp.

My father was actually a doctor. - I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...

Can I tell you something? - Of course.

Don't try to prepare yourself for bad news. It's something you cannot do anyway.

You're both alive today, right? Then live today!

I'll do that. See you tomorrow. - Ok. Goodnight.

So it's no longer "mute". Perhaps it started talking?

What are you doing here? - I forgot my wallet.

Nobody wants this, that's it! That's why I'm eating it!

You don't have to eat it... - Take your wallet and go!

Bon appétit!

Why did you act like that? - I really didn't want to sign up.

Don't do it then... no one is forcing you.

You're free to think what you want.

It would not be possible to force you anyway, right?

No...

It wouldn't work.

Nina's. - Mrs. Löwander, it's Roos.

You and I have nothing to say to each other.

I have nothing to say in my defense. I only want to apologize.

I've alerted the police, you'll be arrested for sure.

Thank you, Nina, for what you and the Löwander family have done for me.

Bellan!

I've been so stupid.

He called to apologize but I didn't even listen.

I could have stopped him! - No...

It's not your fault. None of us could have stopped him.

Can you stay here tonight?

I'll sleep on the couch. - Thank you.

Good morning. - Good morning.

You want breakfast?

I'd love it.

She's asleep.

She started taking cytotoxic drugs.

They make her tired and nauseous.

If there's something I can do, anything, just say it.

Thank you.

Did you hear about Bellan? - No.

Let's go outside.

The concierge helped us gettin him down but he was already dead.

I had to go see him but I cancelled because of Astrid's illness.

Maybe I could have stopped him. - It was his own decision, no one else's.

I did hear some things... - About Bellan? What?

Did you know he gambled? - He bet on horses down at Solvalla.

Not only that, he was drowning in debts.

With Lasse Vinge, I heard. - Maybe Vinge was blackmailing him.

Director, you have a visit.

Or Vinge sold the debts to someone more able to collect them.

Mirko Kostelic, for example.

Sorry to bother you. You have a moment?

This has nothing to do with Esther. Mirko is known to have done this before.

I hear Nina's is having problems. I'm sorry about that.

If you're looking to sell, I can make a very generous offer.

Nina's is not for sale. - We could let an auditor asses the capital.

Then I'll give you 25% more than that. All by the book.

As I said, the restaurant is not for sale.

Nina... I know you're having problems... private too.

Don't you ever wonder whether it's worth the effort?

You can pull out now and focus on your private matters.

You drop everything and walk out the door with a bag full of money.

You'll be able to do only what you like for years.

On May 17, politicians finally gave in to public opinion...

...who wanted to save the elms. Here we see "Alternative City" members planting new trees.

New grass was sown and the park cleaned.

Public opinion forced politics to withdraw the decision of cutting down the elms.

Over 70% of Stockholm citizens wanted to keep the elms...

As you can hear, celebrations haven't stopped here in Kungsträdgården.

I have an address.

You're coming with me? - Not now.

# We only have our solidarity. Trust in the future and human compassion. #

# Capitalism is a false prophet. Stands in our way to gender equality. #

# We stand strong in our struggle. United and dignified. #

Spin it. - You're getting it?

Where's the others? - John and Kicki went to Eskilstuna.

Ok, I'll take the bicycle. - Wait, they'll be back soon!

I won't do that much shopping.

Hey.

Let's go back home.

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