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RESTLESS DAUGHTERS

Where did you get it? - Nice, huh?

On a weekend trip to Paris.

Just look at that!

What's hiding behind all this candour?

Certainly no great psychologist like you, Elke.

Sit down.

Sue, how about the two of us give it a try?

You know what "Les hommes" means? - "The men".

And you think you're one?

What's going on?

"J'aime Les hommes"

Take it off. - Why?

You'll never get it.

It's perfectly normal that girls love men.

Rationalization is lost on you.

Mangersen, show us what you've learned.

Translate for us page 54.

From French to German.

"The following days mother did not notice.

Lucien, as usual, was clinging to her coat tails,

and chatted with her like a grown-up man."

Mangersen, you stay after class and redo the translation of Ovid's Ode.

Latin's not your thing?

Ars Amatoria is enough for you?

"Non scholae, sed vita discere".

It's "vitae" young lady. "vitae".

What I'd like to know is...

What's "Anovlar" in German?

It's a made-up word. You know that.

It's a birth control pill.

It has something to do with "Ovum", the egg.

Just like ovulation. - Are you nuts?

Is it true that the pill stimulates ovulation?

I thought you were all knowing, Mangersen?

I just thought... - It can't hurt if I explain it.

What's he doing?

I'd like to know how he gets out of this.

You probably know how it normally works.

Hypophysis hormones stimulate the development of the eggs

and cause the ovaries to produce two hormones of their own.

Shortly before ovulation,

the concentration of the hormones produced by the ovaries is so high

that the hormone production of the hypophysis is stopped.

In case of a pregnancy, the body continues to produce this hormone

and thereby prevents further ovulation.

Birth control pills supply the body with a hormone

that prevents ovulation just like pregnancy.

Therefore it is the opposite of... - I'm more interested in how the

graduates are doing in Latin, Dr. Muenzer.

I'm sorry, principal. - It's now 12:25.

Today's Saturday, so school finishes at 12:30.

Come with me, Dr. Muenzer. The class is dismissed.

Good bye. - Good bye.

You're always trying to be provocative.

It's your fault.

I didn't know the principal would show up.

Dr. Muenzer didn't have to react like that.

Sue's showing off because of her inferiority complex.

And some only have science to show.

Bye. - Aren't you coming?

I have the pleasure of detention. - See you tomorrow at your place.

Discussing dubious topics is an abuse of the teacher's position.

You must follow the curriculum stringently.

Deviation leads to insubordination.

How do you respond? - We have the obligation

to answer questions.

Our obligation is to guide them in a way

so that certain questions don't even arise.

If we don't help young people to understand the modern world...

So you're even trying to justify your mistake?

What do you have to say for yourself?

Nothing you'd consider justifiable.

You won't even explain yourself?

Dr. Muenzer, I'm warning you.

It's our duty to make them

steadfast members of human society.

Remember that!

We have to align those young people.

Give them strict guidelines

so they'll always do the right thing.

Why are you still here? Oh, right...

The Ode...

I'm sorry you got in trouble.

It was my fault.

It's alright.

Where there's lack of...

Let's not talk about it any more.

Don't leave this lying around like that. - I won't.

Have a nice weekend.

You hold your teachers in high esteem. - Why?

Think about it. They're only human, too.

Just like your pupils.

Where's your car?

My wife has it on Saturdays.

May I drive you home?

Between human and human...

I'll wait for you at the Roses Square. That would be better.

How did we do?

Come, get in.

You're a good sport.

One who's game for anything. - You think so?

Take the next right.

No, right.

But my wife's waiting with dinner.

You can call her from the road.

She's used to me being on time.

How long have you been married?

14 years.

And still going by the credo "Wherever you go, I follow"?

Of course.

About time for a change.

Or are you afraid you might not get back at all?

First we'll have dinner at the Old Mill.

And then to my boat.

What am I going to tell my wife? - There's a solution to every problem.

Teachers from India are in town for a meeting

and you have to fill in for a sick colleague.

You have a vivid imagination.

It's impossible.

We could still turn around.

Well... I am your teacher after all.

What a coincidence.

I have to come up with an explanation anyway.

Muenzer.

Where are you Erwin?

Where? India?

But I've made your favourite dish.

It'll make for a nice change.

Bye.

Don't you want to drive for a change?

I don't know... Why not?

You're a better driver.

Near the edge on what's possible. - Always. My father taught me that.

Are your parents travelling? - No, they live in Ascona.

I'm on my own.

Aren't you sad? - Of course not.

You'd have to be born rich. - My father started with nothing.

What's the advantage of being married?

There are various possibilities.

What's yours?

You never thought about it, right?

Imagine you weren't married.

What possibilities.

881123... Isn't that...?

Should we have another drink? - Shouldn't we leave?

As you wish.

Check please.

Susanne...

Let's go.

Where to?

I have an idea.

I will guide you.

Right. - Right, alright.

Now turn left.

And now? - Straight ahead.

But we're leaving town. - Do you mind?

You're so quiet. Why don't you say something?

The driver isn't allowed to talk to the passengers.

You're in a good mood? - Yes.

We... we should...

We should do what? - Nothing.

Doesn't matter.

Come... - We mustn't.

If you think so... - Don't take me for being old-fashioned.

Why are you laughing? - You're cute.

Let's go home.

I'd rather get out here.

Worried about your reputation?

Drive carefully... I...

What's that?

Nothing.

I love you.

Erwin.

Was it interesting? - Yes.

So?

It's strange.

When you come in contact with a foreign world

your own world starts to feel foreign too.

I love you.

You're hurting me.

I love you.

I love you.

I love you.

What do you want?

It's my turn now. - Other girls exist too.

If Dr. Muenzer's good enough for you, you can be with me too.

What's with all that nonsense? - I've seen you.

I followed you in the forest.

Swine.

Invite me in or I'll report you to the principal.

You know what he'll do with the two of you.

A teacher with a student...

You mess it up for yourself.

You'd be such a nice boy.

Why would you do that? - That's my business.

If I don't sleep with you, you're going to snitch?

Not very classy.

Why can't you just be nice? Too bad.

You think the principal will believe you?

You'll see.

He'll interrogate you.

And we'll deny everything.

He will believe us... Us!

And not an uptight weirdo like you.

Bitch!

Hey, guys. - Hey, Ruth.

Have you gone crazy? - Pit took them. Nice, huh?

Be right back.

She's needy.

I wouldn't hang up pictures like that of me.

It's for an acquired taste. Am I right, Ruth?

I think they're beautiful. I'm going to give Sue a hand.

It's a shame with Sue.

Come, Monika.

Elke, please don't tell them the whole story.

I'll pretend it happened to someone else.

You'll see that they all agree with me. - I don't want to get married.

I don't like housework. - Don't be silly.

You will have a baby!

How desperate have you been before you told me?

You wanted me to talk to your father and Guenther...

Now it's okay and you're...

Father bought him, that's why he's willing to marry me.

Not the worst basis for a marriage.

I'm not sure if I want to get married at all.

It's what's the best for you. What else are you going to do?

I wanna go to college, like you.

It's not easy to get over an abortion.

Are you in love?

It's about time, silly.

Let's join the others.

I don't expect gratitude.

It's about your future.

You know more about this than me.

Inge's just arrived.

She goes to church every Sunday. You should know by now.

She stuck it out for three years.

Usually you're championing for tolerance.

Some things a reasonable person can't tolerate.

That's what the pastor said when he saw the nude pics.

Inge, how was the pastor?

Never mind her. Tact was never Sue's strong suit.

Towards a hunchback you have to be tactful, he can't help the hunch.

But wrong beliefs must be pointed out.

We rather tactfully ignore your moral incompetency.

We got along for three years, and now, right before graduation...

Sue was always trouble. - Sunday's get-together was my idea.

And we should keep them up after graduation.

For something different.

What's better: Marriage for money or for love?

There's a case in my family.

19 years old, falls in love, becomes pregnant.

The guy doesn't want to get married but wants an abortion.

The girl's father talks to him.

He offers an allowance, a new flat

and a job after graduation.

The guy's willing to get married. What should the girl do?

Get married. She has to bear the consequences if she couldn't wait.

Say, did you never do it with Klaus?

What's his opinion? - If he can't wait he's not worth it.

Admit that you're immature and scared.

What you're doing is a form of escape, Sue.

Think so?

And you hide behind science

where the coitus is a mere relaxation technique.

I simply like it. - Sue, please...

Now, should the girl in the story get married or not?

Absolutely. - I'm pro-marriage, too.

What about you, Ruth? - I'm against it.

The guy showed he's not worth it.

Both aren't worth it. - Getting married that young is silly.

What do you think, Monika?

I see! Monika is the girl.

But Monika, how could you? - Monika, can we help you?

That's what the pill is for.

Monika won't get married.

Stop it. It was hard enough to close the deal.

A young psychologist is worried about her success.

In this case I'm for marriage too.

It's Pit.

Is that necessary? Next time we all bring along our boyfriends.

Admit that you're curious.

I already had the doubtful pleasure.

Big news, honey.

Rex Bingen was sitting next to me on the plane.

He's looking for the lead for his new movie. A modern young girl.

I showed him your pictures and you should meet him tomorrow

at "five o' clock".

What pictures had this enchanting effect on Mr. Bingen?

Pretty, huh? Should I take some of you too?

No, thanks.

But firstly, let's introduce ourselves.

We've already met. I'm sorry you're still not healthy.

Why? - Chastity is a sickness

and you're showing symptoms.

I could help you. But only if you allow it, Sue.

Pit, please...

Please take nothing I say seriously.

You're Elke, the great psychologist.

You make one feel like an open book.

Sue told me a lot about you.

You're Ruth. Art and music's your department.

So you have to be Monika. - I'm leaving.

Pity. - We don't want to bug you two.

Good bye.

A pity you're leaving, but what must be must be.

What's in there? - For you.

Pit, how beautiful!

It's a pity. It is something special that you've met every Sunday for this long.

You shouldn't have frightened them away.

The gossip will be vicious

but we can enjoy being all by ourselves.

I'm hungry.

What do you want? - I come with you.

It's the end of male dignity... Inge would say.

I'll cook something up. You're in the wrong spot.

Put the meat in the pan. - At your command.

Do you want to slice the onions?

Or do you want to see me crying? - You're to cry.

Boys don't cry.

Oh, you feel schadenfreude?

You're singing it wrong.

Don't burn it.

There should be two bathtubs in every bathroom or one large one.

We could take a cosy bath together.

But bathing is seemingly a grave matter for architects.

You're only interested in having fun.

You only live once.

Speaking of fun. I hope you'll like Rex.

Isn't he supposed to like me? - Sure, but if he likes you he may...

I'll be alright. You can't have your favourite dish every day.

Right?

Who's your favourite dish?

You should know. Eek! You're all wet!

With Rex you have to stay cool.

He's a distinguished elderly gentleman,

so in the beginning you have to keep a distance.

It's not about both partners having fun.

Like we do.

He'd be disappointed

if you'd be willing to sleep with him right away.

He likes to feel like he conquered you.

Don't tell him you're on the pill.

He likes the risk. He can show tenderness and reliability.

Everything must be due to his impregnable personality.

Rex likes girls with morals who ultimately are ashamed.

Please don't...

Please don't... please... please.

Good morning. - Good morning.

So, did you have fun?

As a psychologist you should know that sometimes one makes mistakes.

A fault confessed is half redressed.

From now on I'll consult you first.

Let me read it! - No give it here.

Good morning. - Morning.

You're late.

It's hard being punctual, isn't it?

Sit down.

Why did you keep me waiting?

The children have already eaten.

Can't I be ten minutes late without it being a big tragedy?

What do you think I am? A machine?

A tidy household is all you care about. - But you've always been on time.

Then it's about time this changed.

Why are you crying? Stop crying.

I don't want you to cry. I'm tired of hearing you weep.

Leave me alone.

Telephone! - I'm coming.

Sue Mangersen speaking. - Susanne...

It may seem odd... but I had to call you.

Since Saturday my world has changed.

Sue, can you hear me? - Yes, Erwin. Yes.

It's sweet of you to call.

But I'm really busy.

Susanne... When can we meet?

I don't know.

Susanne... I need to talk to you.

There's so much I must tell you.

You have to understand.

Maybe you have doubts, but...

Susanne... we have to meet. - What should I tell him?

Yes, Erwin. Yes.

I know that you love me.

You may be concerned about my age. - Yes, Erwin. Alright.

Let's say tomorrow at 8 at the Roses square.

Great. - But now I have to hang up. Bye.

Hello? Sue?

I was a bit strung out. I'm sorry.

Now everything's alright. Right?

You're probably hungry.

I'll get you something.

Please. - Thanks.

Not too much.

Soda?

Thanks.

Let's drink to this happy day we first met.

Now let me tell you the story of our movie.

It's about a young girl who's incredibly successful.

But the higher she gets the more lonely and unhappy she becomes.

Until she, repulsed by the world, commits suicide.

And you are to play this girl.

You're ideal for this role.

We'll do a screen test but that's just a formality.

But... it's my first role.

You have earned it.

And I am lucky. I've been looking for the right cast for months.

It really is a great moment.

Oh, what kind of bird is this?

It flew away.

Maybe we'll see it again.

Sue, a girl like you...

I hope you don't mind me calling you Sue.

A girl like you is a miracle in these times.

Do you know how many girls throw themselves at me?

You don't know what a gem you are.

The purity.

Sweet, lovely Sue.

Are you afraid of love?

Don't be afraid.

Love is a paradise.

I will help you find it.

If only you knew how lovely you are.

Let's go, alright?

I beg you.

Isn't she an angel?

Be careful. Angels have wings. Suddenly they're gone.

Don't hold it against him, everyone's got a quirk.

But he's very loyal.

When do you have time for the screen test?

Whenever it's convenient for you. - I'd prefer tomorrow afternoon.

Or early day after tomorrow.

Day after tomorrow. I'll skip school.

Skipping school, how cute.

Tomorrow I have Latin tutoring.

Latin tutoring...

Evening.

Evening. - May I?

Aren't we taking my car? - Do me the favour.

Afraid I might put you through the wringer?

You wanted to tell me something? - I need to talk to you.

Alright.

Let's walk.

I don't understand you. After everything that happened.

What did happen?

I'll stand by you, trust me.

I don't get it at all.

When a man and a woman, like you and I...

I love you. I will always love you.

Doesn't that matter to you? You have a responsibility too.

I tried to show you that there's more to life than school service and a wife.

That there are possibilities you've long forgotten.

And now you want to get attached to me? From one cage to the next?

Do you think that's reasonable?

Why do you take everything so serious?

When I'm kissing, I mean kissing.

You have to learn that, alright?

Right.

It's useless.

If he wants to get to me and I fight him, it'll only get worse.

It's all over.

Wait and see first. - Let's leave.

Sue, don't.

Now it doesn't matter anyway. - There's no point.

We're now paying the price. - Sure, if you believe so.

Get in.

It's all pointless. I can't take it any more.

This life...

Stop. It's not working.

You're just not believable.

It's simple. Imagine you are a young talented girl.

You achieved everything due to your talent.

But hard work and talent alone weren't enough.

To make your way, you had to go through a few beds.

Now it's making you sick. You're fed up.

You want to end it all.

You can't stand yourself any more.

Don't you get it?

It's a simple situation.

Let's try it again.

Just concentrate on the role.

Camera ready?

Sound!

Roll it! - Rolling. - Screen test, the 14th.

It's all pointless. - No! There's no use.

What are we going to do?

The screen test is the final scene. If you can't do it...

Give us a minute alone.

Break! Everyone out.

I just can't do it.

Don't get upset. The role's just not your cup of tea but we'll work it out.

It doesn't matter what you think about as long as the expression is right.

Imagine the following: There's a bridal gown on this chair.

And over there is an expensive ring.

The groom sent it. He's a guy like Rex.

Imagine, the wedding is in two hours.

You don't have the guts to run off. In front of you, a life of wealth,

certainty and predictability. You dread it.

It's all pointless.

I can't take it any more.

This life...

Thank you.

You did wonderful.

What time is it? They won't believe I was at the doctor's at school.

It's past noon. - Then there's no use.

You can't leave anyway. We have to celebrate.

The way you acted the scene, we can use it for the movie.

We started with the actual shoot.

What about school?

I can't graduate if I take leave.

What if you'd call in sick?

That would work. Ruth could help me make it believable.

A movie production is no clandestine affair. Publicity is key.

Maybe that's the gimmick. Image and name of the lead actress is a secret.

It would draw interest.

Why not?

Getting involved with schoolgirls just means trouble.

Fail. C. B.

B... A.

Anyone know what's with Mangersen? - No.

I expected a better test of you. Everyone else has a C.

Good bye. - Good bye.

Do you know what's up with Sue?

I'll visit her. - Give her my best.

Why the stupid smirk?

Do you know something about Sue? - Why?

You're acting strange.

Maybe Sue is smart enough not to show up any more before she's expelled.

What do you mean?

I said nothing. - Spit it out!

There are many reasons for getting expelled.

Having an affair with a teacher, for example.

Sue has no affair with a teacher. - Are you sure?

How can you be so naive?

Do you want proof?

I'm curious.

Meet me this afternoon in the park.

No. - Only one glass.

Only half.

It's a great day after all.

Dear Sue.

To your career.

What we shot today...

Do you really want to use it in the movie?

Yes.

Maybe I'll act it differently after reading the script.

It's just right the way it is now.

But why must the ending of the movie be this sad?

You don't yet know the world, little Sue.

You're lucky you don't have to sell yourself to make a career.

If you allow it, I will protect you from the dirt a career entails.

I... I wanted to go outside.

Really, little Sue?

You must be a smart man? - Why?

If you've read all those books.

"Thine eyes, in looking on me mildly, subdue my heart that beats so wildly,

They drive away all pain and strife: Thou art the angel of my life.

My idle hopes grow ever clearer,

when thy sweet presence draweth nearer

And all my joys in thee are rife: Thou art the angel of my life."

You want to show this to the principal? Do you have no shame?

I've no reason to be ashamed.

Why are you so mean?

I know, nobody's nice to you.

But when you're like that...

Give me the picture and the negative.

So you try to trick me?

"Even those who hate me I love, bless those who betray me.

You created a new heart: Thou art the angel of my life."

Thou art the angel of my life.

Why does the girl in the movie kill herself?

Little Sue, you don't know how life can be.

But that's what I like about you.

I serve the coffee. - Very nice, very nice.

Or don't you want coffee today? - Of course I do.

Precisely.

What happened?

Ruth, tell me what's wrong.

You can tell me everything.

Why is it all so cruel? Why?

It makes me sick. - What happened?

Harry took a picture of you and Muenzer.

I tried... and he...

You can't be alone right now.

Let's go to my place.

They're from Rex Bingen. He sends 'em every day.

Roses and Harry's brutality, in the end it's the same.

They want something but they're too chicken to say it

because they think it's wicked.

Eat something. The world looks different on a full stomach.

I don't want to. I don't want nothing.

Oh, Ruth...

Don't be in despair.

There, now.

Do you really want to?

Sue!

I'm so happy.

But I'm afraid you might not like me any more. - But why?

You're no...

Ruth, we did nothing forbidden.

And I enjoyed it too. - Yeah?

And maybe some day you'll enjoy it with a man

if he's tender.

You're strange, Sue.

Who's more strange, you or me, is anyone's guess.

Finally we meet again. I tried to contact you.

Oh well, I'm hard at work.

I just barely was able to stop Miss Mueller from visiting you.

You're a sweetheart.

Who's the third one?

I invited Bert. - That arrogant guy?

I met him recently and he was really nice.

You know, I think he's in love with you.

That's him.

Why don't you pour us a drink in the meantime?

I never thought you'd invite me. Anyone else coming?

Yes, Ruth. I met her recently. I think she's in love with you.

If people don't find each other, I'll help make it happen.

Good evening, Ruth. - Take a seat over there.

Let's have a drink, it makes for conversation.

Why are we always talking about love?

People who are starving tend to talk about food.

And if you're satisfied in bed and not starving?

Maybe that's where life starts. - You think so?

Of course.

It's all a set up. - You think so?

Still, we should enjoy our food.

Another one of Sue's great ideas.

What Sue said about love was rather smart.

You have a crush on Sue, right? - Nonsense.

Why are you embarrassed?

You have to accept yourself or you're done.

And you're doing that? - It's not easy.

My mother is a typical case. She hates all men.

Not even my father is allowed near her.

She probably thought it would get better with marriage.

Now you're scared of girls because you think you'd hurt them?

Something like that. - Can't this be changed?

You're not born like that.

How does one know the real self?

You're a difficult girl. - What does that mean?

I think about things.

Every intelligent person thinks about and can't get over serious issues.

Do you think our living standards are good?

No, but you can still enjoy life.

Love, for example...

How nice it is to be affectionate with one another.

Talking about affection, a man!

I want to see you laugh once, to do something on impulse.

It's like you're letting life pass you by.

I just don't like what you think life is.

I don't get you. - A man will never get me.

I just take a sip and then I walk up the stairs.

Camera ready? - Ready.

Sound!

Camera!

Camera rolling. 367 the 5th.

Please.

Charming, just charming.

Thank you. Print it.

You really convinced me.

You're fantastic. - Pit called.

From Hollywood. He may have an opportunity for me.

But he'd have to screen them a sample of our movie.

No, not before the movie is completed.

But... don't do that to me, honey.

But, it's... - It's superstition.

Or is it something else?

Alright, I'll call the lab.

She has him twisted around her finger. - She'd stop at nothing.

She'll do it all.

Time's up.

Mangersen, time's up.

Everything alright? - Yes.

They're a good group. Only Mangersen may fail.

It all depends on the Latin test...

If she can't get at least a D...

Susanne Mangersen.

Erwin, you work too much.

I have to mark the tests.

You don't usually take all night. - Please...

Alright, I'm leaving.

FAIL

I don't like the movie.

But you're great.

You have a great career ahead of you. Congratulations.

Thanks. I hope you'll forgive me.

I want to marry you.

You didn't understand me.

Why?

Or you'd never have said that.

Sue, I need you.

Guys! In Hollywood they simply adored the samples.

A letter from Fox.

When can you fly over? - Any time.

Nothing's stopping me. - I'll get us tickets right away.

Do you have business there as well? - I just thought the both of us...

Think again.

Did you think I was in love with you?

I don't need you. I'll make my own way.

You won. - At least you're not a sore loser.

Rex has fled. Finally, he got it.

What?

That I will never marry him.

And don't fall for anyone else. - Not even for you.

THE END

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