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Thomas, what's the best way to bring a baby out of a blender?

-I do not know, Jimmy. -With suction pipe.

It was deep, really deep.

-Hello! -Hello to you too!

Hello!

-Hello to you too! Hello, Said! -Stop there, Thomas.

We will first have Jimmy to clear the mines.

M&M's!

-Your luck, your pervo. -Thank you, Jimmy.

What is the similarity between a blonde and a dog?

Crackpot.

Thomas!

Hi, are you awake?

-Can you hear me? -A little more to the left.

-What's your girlfriend's name, Thomas? -Open your eyes, Thomas! Can you hear me?

We'll have to wait and see tomorrow.

Hello, my beloved Thomas.

Thomas?

What is it?

-You would feel good at exercising with them. -I do not think so.

You are impatient. The head will also keep up and you're training too hard.

Your job is not to fix my head, you will make me stand up.

-Do you get it? -You are right, it's not my job.

We have talked about your prostheses. The left leg is short, but we give it a chance.

OK, thanks.

So yes.

-Was it good? -You need some color on your cheeks.

-Remember the makeup. -Yes. It's easier if you sit still.

-And mascara and eyeliner. -Crazy lady.

-We do it on three. -One, two, three.

-Almost all by yourself. Do you stay in? -Yes.

-And then you take a few steps. -I can do it myself.

-Your aunt is a real fighter, Sofie. -I do not tolerate him.

That's enough, Thomas.

He is not really wise.

-Have you been to war? -Helmand.

The pigs. We send you boys to war, but it's all about money.

Their damn opium and damn oil and money.

-And watch what we sacrifice. -"We"? What the hell have you been up to?

Now we forget the muscles a bit and then you go to the british town.

What are you going to do, Thomas?

-I'm so tired. -Yes.

I'll take it there.

Ask them to stop bothering me. You can't force an old lady to work out.

Stop now. You are not old and you're fine.

Lots of people who had cancer have managed it.

I dreamed you were dancing in New York.

I know it was there, because I saw the Statue of Liberty.

-I'm not going anywhere before you're well. -I know what you're up to.

-Come here. -Nice little darling.

One more time.

And...

Stop! You don't mind the timing, right?

She seems weightless, David. She's not that heavy?

You don't trust me. Trust me now!

-For fuck's sake, come on, Sofie! -One more time.

Come on! You have to solve this. We will continue tomorrow.

And for sure he presents, As he has wanted this year

With delicious hot chocolate and cake

-Fy, how bad it was. -Congratulations, my son!

I thought it was socks. You have a sense of humor, mom.

-They are beautiful. Have you knitted them yourself? -No, unfortunately.

-Here you are. Is it hard to guess? -A PlayStation?

-Stieg Larsson? -Yes, he's so good.

Thanks, darling. It will be fun to read it.

Nina...

Beer or juice? Mouse or Man?

Here you are.

-Cheers! -Cheers!

I actually have something which I would like to toast for.

I want to toast for a new and brighter future.

Because on Thursday I will start to work with prostheses.

-Oh! -Congratulations!

-Congratulations! -Thanks, darling.

-Congratulations! Very nice. -Yes, it feels great.

As soon as it's up and down again.

I'll get down and kill the Taliban. You don't mess with an Ingerslev.

-So, Jimmy? -What?

-Have you been told when to leave? -I do not think Anna agrees.

Anna? She will not decide if you go?

You have been to war, you are not afraid of some demands from home?

What is it then? Why shouldn't you go?

-Can't you be without pussy? -Stop it now.

It's too fun. I think it's a difficult choice.

-Stop it! -Stop or go? War or pussy ...?

Thomas, stop!

-Calm down now. -Okay. But I don't do what Mom wants.

If it were up to mom, we would not be sent there.

-Stop now. -She wants the suicide bombers here ...

...and the sharia laws. She thinks that everyone can change if they get a chance.

-Thomas... -Now you stop!

See you.

Yes ... I'll probably too go home. See you.

-Bye. -Bye, Jimmy. Thank you for coming.

She is ashamed of me. She is so embarrassed.

Now the whole world can see that her son is a soldier.

Why do you walk without legs?

You're not talking about anything but going back. It's hard for her.

Are you tired?

See you the day after tomorrow, baby.

-Won't you come tomorrow? -No, I work late.

OK, see you.

You...?

Thank you for the gift.

You...?

You are pretty.

Stop there, Thomas. We will first bring out Jimmy to clear the mines.

Your turn, your pervo.

Great!

Hello my darling. We're ready right now. I only go for a lap.

We'll do it again tomorrow. Okay?

-Last time. -Okay.

-Is it going well? -Yes.

-Take my hand. -Careful.

No, take my hand. Or hold the railing.

I can do it myself.

Did it go well?

-Get up. -I can do it myself.

Thomas? Wait. Thomas...?

I have your leg.

Do you remember to exercise your lower body?

I don't know if you've noticed it, but I have no lower body.

No, you have no lower legs. Do you practice the pelvic floor?

Are you a damn housewife?

-You will never do it unless you... -Stick! What the hell are you doing here?

I'm going now.

I can show you some exercises ... Or, stay away.

But, why don't you try? You have nothing to lose.

Then show those damn exercises.

Come here.

You'll get up and lie here.

Lay down.

-Now then? -Can I feel?

-No, you can't -Okay.

-Have you seen what you wanted? -Lock up with your legs vertically.

All the way up. Right up in the weather.

Yes. Up!

Higher! Just.

Do you breathe? Down again.

You must breathe.

At this rate. Again, exhale.

Remember to breathe now.

-Good. What muscles are you using? -Stomach.

-And what else? -Ass.

Start walking in the air. Those muscles, do you have any use for them?

-Are you a sports teacher? -Ballet dancer.

Ballet dancers have no tattoos.

-You have X-rays. -You can hurt things with your body.

-Do you have pictures in your head? -Maybe.

-What does the girlfriend say then? -Why do you think I have one?

The key ring.

-You have X-ray eyes. -Stop talking. Five now.

-What's wrong? -I got a cramp.

-I stretch the leg. -Back off, damn it!

Sorry.

Come on. We'll start over. A round of ten now. Up again!

Exhale. And up!

All the way up. Breathe. Think about the center line.

-What? -Are you halfway apart with your legs?

Oh, what you're talking about!

Sensuality.

Finally!

Good!

Good work! All right, that's it for today everyone!

Here.

Julie is leaving tomorrow, so we have a beer in the lobby.

Are you coming?

Cheers!

Another day, honey? Another day.

Thanks. Thank you, dear.

-Hello, Darling. -Hello.

-You have greetings from Dan. -Dan?

Your old classmate Dan. Do you remember him?

"You can get early retirement if your work ability is reduced."

-What the hell is this? -I don't know.

-Has mother arranged this? -No I don't think so. I don't know.

-Isn't it automatically? -I will not have any early retirement.

I have a job, I can earn my own money.

-They just try to help you. -I don't need any help or retirement!

I'm a soldier. What is this nonsense? Why do they think...?

-You've got longer hair. -Do you like it?

You said you like long hair, so I thought...

... that it could make me nice.

They did a... it's called hair extension.

-You... -Damn it!

Sofie?

I am Karen Søndergaard, consultant. Can we talk a little?

I want to talk a little about Ruth. She has asked me to talk to you.

-But you said everything was gone. -Yes.

Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that it will not be back.

We have found changes in the liver and metastases in the pelvis and brain.

-How long has she left? -A couple of months. Or a couple of weeks.

-Find the other that we should contact? -No.

My little darling.

Hello.

She has cancer and they don't know ...

I need a beer. Is there no beer at this ski resort?

Can't you come to a bar? Please?

I can handle it myself.

Are you okay?

I have a better idea.

-You have the world's coolest beer opener. -I worked hard to get it.

-Did you live on one of mine? -Yes.

How did it happen?

I don't remember so much, but ...

It's more like sensations.

I remember the smell. It stank of burned meat.

Everything went so fast. A dog barked all the time.

I was completely ...

I lost three liters of blood.

If the helicopter had arrived a few minutes later, I would have died.

But, the show goes on.

It was good!

-Now I know. Brother Jakob! -No.

I'll play it again.

-Itsy Bitsy Spider? -No, focus now.

-Last time. -Yes. Okay...

-Gubben Noak (Swedish song)! -Yes!

Then we'll play this one ... It starts down here.

Breathing.

-You drag to the left. Are you in pain? -No.

-Look here. Hey! -Hey.

Before I'm done, you'll be on your way to Helmand yourself.

-You are nice without a beard. -You are also.

-I have to go to work now. -Will you come in the evening?

-It's my premier soon. -Will you show me someday?

-Ballet? -Yes.

You can get a ticket. If you come in the wheelchair you get a good place.

-I will go. -It's clear that you do.

I will arrange two tickets so you can bring the key ring.

Hello, Thomas. Are you sneaking up?

We have seen the fingers with it a little.

I have just shown Jesper how your amputations look like.

-I assumed everything was good. -Stay here! It also concerns you.

It is not okay, that you exercise with open wounds.

-We agreed this was an attempt. -It's fun training here.

Then I can go in three years.

You're lucky if you can go again. Especially if you exercise so hard.

If the infection settles in the leg, I will have to amputate again.

-I can look. I know my limits. -Who do you think knows better?

-What do you think? -I didn't know about any wounds.

-I haven't told her. -No, exactly.

So, you don't know anything?

It's great that you are a fighter, but you ...

-Sofie, wait! -Let your little friend go.

"Little friend"?

You have to take a break and let the wounds heal. Do you understand?

But you can't decide when Thomas is out of the hospital?

-No, I can't. -We'll pick you up on Monday.

At four o'clock.

What she said.

See you, guys

-Hey, Sofie. -Hey.

Hey!

-Hello, my ladies. -Hello.

How bad is the wound?

-It's not so bad. -Can I see?

-What the hell! How long has it looked like that? -I don't know.

-No dentures until it has healed. -What are you talking about?

Why in hell have I come here if we don't work out?

Get up and lie on the bunk.

Face to the right.

-Are you torturing me? -We will make you stop dragging your leg.

Try to pull the leg down to the mattress.

Don't forget to breathe.

Isolate the hip.

-Come on. -I don't want to.

It's impossible, I can't get it down.

-I can't. -Do you want this, soldier?

Good. From the beginning.

Yes, yes... Awesome!

-How did you do? -I pushed my heel down to the floor.

Fine, then we'll do that. Squeeze the heel toward the floor. Come on.

I would love to see your "Carmen" dance.

You will be able to.

-You have such strong hands. -I've gotten them from you.

-He can't inherit his hands. -Oh yes he can!

-You can be sure of that. -Yes, it's clear that you can.

It is clear that you can.

Hello.

I just wanted to see if Thomas was here. But he certainly isn't.

-Hello. Sofie. -Nina.

It's great what you do for Thomas. He is happier.

-Healthier. -Yes.

-Are you staying, Thomas? -What's going on?

-Are you okay, guys? -We need an extra hand.

-Thanks for that! -Sorry, I forget all the time.

-Where do you want this? -Put it somewhere.

Have you put the sofa there? Yes, yes ... it will be really good.

-Congratulations! -So I have a potted plant?

-It's an orchid. -Thanks.

You should probably set it up in the evening, it can't cool so well.

-I am behind you. -Need help?

-No, that's fine. -Now I've got an orchid too.

What should I do with it? Bring it to Helmand?

I'll probably have a party.

I'll have the worst party with cheap alcohol.

And chips. There will be bacon chips and dill dip.

Do you want the books in the living room or in ...?

-Where do you want ...? -And barbecue.

Will they stand in ...?

I have begun to remember. Not something that is understandable, but ...

... glimpses.

-It is common. -I don't know if I want to remember.

Date of transfer.

Now we drink a beer.

Thanks.

Are you staying?

Yes.

I'm thirsty.

Darling...

-You must give me some time. -It's been six months.

You have changed.

Yes. I've got half the body taken away, that's right.

It isn't just that, Thomas. Do you know what I do when I'm not with you?

Yes, you work.

-What do I work with? -What do you mean?

I have started studying. Evening courses, when it suits the visit times.

I have just painted my entire apartment. I have color on my hands and arms-

-and you don't see it. You don't see me! It does not interest you!

You just want to get on those metal legs and go kill some Taliban.

Don't say that kind of shit. That's just bullshit.

You've become someone else.

I don't know if I love the person you've become.

When did you intend to tell me this?

Then I think you should go. Take your stuff and leave.

-Thomas... -Leave!

-Stop now.. -Get away from here! Are you stupid? Leave!

-Don't say that to me! -Get lost!

-Hey, guys. -Hey Ingerslev! It's lovely to see you!

-What's the situation? -It looks good.

-Are you going to the shooting exercise? -Not today, but soon. It's up to you!

-Major... -Nice to see you.

You certainly become proud of your fighting spirit.

You can take the soldier out of the war, but not the war of the soldier.

-Was Jimmy Hansson responsible for the mines clearance? -Yes.

-He couldn't do it better. -He is one of the best.

They have begun to manufacture mines of plastic, so you don't have a chance.

-How are you doing, Thomas? -Fine.

-I have got an apartment. -What is your girlfriend doing?

-Also good. We are getting married. -There you see.

-Are you ready to come back? -Yes, Indeed.

I have a couple of options for you.

There will be a position available on the stock one month. But one must stand up.

Material Upgrade, office supplies and so on.

We have another position which is available now. Can you?

You sit mosty, so it fits with a wheelchair.

It is on the equipment company. Purchase and so on.

Excuse me, Søren, I'm not interested in the work here.

I'm supposed to return to Helmand.

-I have not heard anything about that. -But I want to. I can.

-There's a lot I can do there. -We don't send back the badly injured.

-Torben just got half a year. -He is not amputated.

-He manages equipment. -Exactly.

You don't have both legs, Thomas.

I don't count on it, to be sent back to the front.

But I can do anything on the base camps. I can help arrange everything.

-We do not have the resources. -You have said that injured can return.

-Yes, in the long run. -So let me be the first one.

Listen: I've given everything to defend my country.

-I know that very well. -Do it then. Do I have to beg?

-I have more use of you here. -No one thought I would go again.

-You need me there. -I can't.

-It's clear you can! -Listen to me now:

I can't send you back. Understood?

Three, two ... Hold the line!

Five, six, seven, eight ...

Thanks! Good job.

Stop it!

Stop, damn it! Stop! Turn off the music!

-Look at you, I don't want to see that. -We have just begun.

Go away! Go!

You too, Jimmy.

-Go now. -Come on, I'll help you to bed.

-Do you think I'm a child? -Come on.

Go!

What the hell is it with you? Why are you not in Afghanistan?

-Are you a coward, Jimmy? -Go to bed now. Come on.

Go! You are a damn coward.

-Come here now. -Go!

Get away from here!

-Is it the eye? -Yes, I see double. It's really annoying!

-What do the doctors say? -Oh, doctors. They don't know anything.

-What are you doing? -Wait.

-Yes, it's better. -You look like a pirate.

Hello, Sofie. I think I''ll sleep a bit now.

So I get well for your premiere.

Hi, this is Thomas Ingerslev. Talk after the beep and I'll get back to you.

Hi, Thomas, it's Sofie.

I'm at the hospital and no one drinks beer.

You were killed by a grenade. Note the grenade warning indicator.

Hi, this is Thomas Ingerslev. Talk after the beep and I'll get back to you.

What the hell are you doing?

And you?

-You're not ready for a gun. -Or climbing on people's balconies.

-Keep it up. Do it then! -Do it yourself.

-What have you been up to? -I had a party.

Move. Move on, Sofie, I do not see anything.

Why didn't you call back? Am I only good when I exercise?

Would you like a coffee or is it asking too much?

Sure.

Fighter, huh?

Why would I help you to sleep in your own crap?

Terribly nice you came by, Sofie, but now you're welcome to go again

Put it down, I'm sitting and playing!

-Why...? -The game is over, you need air.

Cheers!

-Should I just go out of your way? -Keep your mouth shut.

Do you think I'm joking? Should I throw you in the water?

Do whatever you want, just shut up.

-Okay then. -Stop. Sofie...!

Shit!

Thomas? Thomas, take my...

Thomas?

-What are you doing? -A glass piece.

-Here. -Thanks!

Can I help you?

Does it hurt? It's stupid to step on a piece of glass, when you are dancing.

It's stupid to shoot holes in your own window. Why do you have a revolver?

-It's a gun. -You could have hit me.

There.

-The little devil. Souvenir? -No, thanks.

-Do you feel bad at the tips? -Yes.

-How bad? -It's a blistering, burning feeling.

Sometimes it goes up to the head.

That sounds cozy. Why do you do it?

I enjoy telling stories with my body.

And I love to jump. Sometimes I feel like I'm hanging in the air.

For a short moment I'm just hovering freely.

Do you know what it's called?

-Ballon. -"Ballon."

-You have crazy tacky toes. -Fuck you!

Hello! Let's go for a ride.

-Where are we going? -It's a surprise.

We'll just go for a short ride.

I have not asked.

-Hello! Come in. -Thanks.

-You are early. -Bad habit.

-Something is burning. -I cooked meat.

A gift to the host.

-"Idiot"? -Is it good?

I've noticed that you read, when you don't play the Xbox or shoot people.

-Hello. -Hello.

You are so insanely beautiful.

One gets excited to see you dance.

Your key leg.

Your chest.

Your shoulders.

Your ribs.

Your hips.

Your loins.

Your thighs.

Your knees.

Your shin.

Your feet.

And your lower back.

Was it loaded?

Do you want to learn?

Then I can teach you to cook. I usually cook the meat on both sides.

Come!

Extend your arm. The left hand supports it.

It is important to sit close to each other.

Okay, find something to aim for.

Breathe.

Focus on your target and then press carefully.

-Bang! -Well done.

-Who is the boy? -Said. His big brother died.

-A suicide bomber. -Oh no!

-Said was alone? -He was on our side.

He and his dad helped us and warned us about the Taliban.

He loved to listen to Rasmus Seebach-

so he wanted to change my radio for his kitten.

-I couldn't say no. -Good.

More targets. Where are we shooting?

There.

-Are you jealous? -Never.

-You just wanted to shoot her? -I'm not like that.

-You are jealous, admit it! -No, Thomas.

-and you're not afraid if she shows up? -We are not together anymore.

She couldn't really... I'm actually not sure about it.

Why didn't you say anything?

-Why didn't you say that? Hello? -I didn't know that was important.

-Not together! That's what you say. -Put the gun down.

Are you kidding me? When did you intend to tell me?

I thought you figured it out, when you slept with me.

Do you think we should be together now, or what?

I would not have done all this if I had known.

-I don't have time for this now. -Of course.

Are you stopping in the kitchen on the way out?

-Are you laughing at me? -Sorry.

-Am I stupid? -No.

-Do you like it? -Yes, it's nice.

Maybe we can put up the pants a bit.

Pardon me.

Hello?

-Thomas? -Thanks for your help!

Thanks for today!

Yes?

-Hello. Here are some flowers. -You're so nice!

-They are here. -Who?

City Ballet.

Excellent!

Sofie?

Can you wait?

What did you think?

It was extremely fancy.

Six stars.

-Are you still excited? -No.

I'm glad you came.

Why did you go?

You don't have to answer. Who wants to be with a shrink?

You're so odd when you feel sorry for yourself.

I don't feel sorry for myself, I feel sorry for you.

You have the chance to be together with a strong, sexy, talented-

-funny, charming, fragrant, very well-trained ... Did I say intelligent?

... man with very nice, slender metal legs. I can adjust the height.

I was in the hospital a while ago. And then I thought about Ruth.

I'm sorry.

I miss her.

I miss you.

I have been offered a contract ...

... at the New York City Ballet and I'm traveling for the show.

That's fucking awesome!

-Congratulations! -Thanks!

It doesn't get bigger than that.

Join me in New York. We can find a place with a lift.

You can massage my sore feet when I get home in the evening.

-Your sticky, sore feet. -Exactly.

-And kiss your breasts. -That too.

You can shoot chipmunks in Central Park with your revolver.

Gun. And play handicap basketball with other veterans.

Exactly!

-We'll do it. -We'll do it.

Take care of yourself properly. Will you promise me?

I got stuck now.

-Need help? -No, thanks.

Your turn, your pervo.

What is the similarity between a blonde and a dog?

Crackpot.

What the hell is happening? What?

It was Said. He is the one who left this mine.

You knew that?

Have you known it all the time?

Jimmy, say something. Tell me something. Come on, say something!

-Hello? Say something, come on! -Does it make any difference?

-If it makes any difference? -Yes.

That I got my life ruined by an eleven year old? Does it make any difference?

-Go inside, Anna. -Yes, this isn't very pretty.

-Calm down, damn it! -Don't tell me to calm down!

You left your girl and your legs?!

-Calm down, Thomas. -My life was destroyed by a little boy.

A little boy.

I was there for his sake.

Hey...

-Come on now. -Stop it!

Calm down, Thomas!

-Calm down! -Stop!

Why didn't you find it?

Why didn't you find it? That's what you were there for!

-Hey, where should I leave this? -Put it over there.

His level is 85, Thomsen. That's a bad thing!

He's so smart, it's crazy!

Is he thick and pale and sleeping on one mattress among old pizza boxes?

-You are not such a good liar. -You don't know how much I can lie.

He wants to invite me to dinner on saturday, with wine and everything.

Why do people leave their own books? Can you take my shift on Saturday?

I'm going to train with the Poles. I can take Friday instead.

I can make him wait. So you can come to me on sunday and play.

Hello? Planet Earth calling Thomsen!

I'd like to check a book.

Yes ... we have some here.

-Anything in particular on your mind? -Could you recommend me something?

Birds at the feeding place by Benny Gensbøl.

-How did you know I'm working here? -Jimmy.

Can you have a coffee with me? Just a small quick one?

I can't, I'm working.

When will you ... when do you travel back?

I'm staying here now.

I could not ...

I'm free in two hours.

There are many birds.

Is it her?

Damn!

Why don't you go? I can say you were very tired.

-It's okay. -You're letting her wait.

I did not say that.

The film is partly based on real events.

In 2009, severely injured soldiers returned from the war in Afghanistan.

Danish Wounded Warriors Project was added under the Royal Danish Ballet Foundation-

-Following an idea by Samuel Rachlin, Troels Askerud and Byron Mildwater.

Two dancers from the Royal Ballet, Jojo Bowman and Jessie Lee-

-volunteered to train pilates with soldiers.

DWWP has grown to become today an internationally recognized center-

-for the rehabilitation of severely injured soldiers and civilians.