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THE MARRIAGE

Hey gorgeous.

Are you a boy or a girl?

Look what I’ve got for you.

You want more?

Do you have a light?

I'm afraid you'll have to do it this way, Sir.

You seem like a dog whisperer.

How come?

I saw you playing with that dog over there.

My youngest would also find dogs, cats, all sorts of animals

and would spend the whole day playing with them.

I haven’t seen you here before.

This is my first time here.

And you, Sir? Who do you have here... I mean... who is missing...

Don't worry, I know what you mean.

My two sons.

My brother and his sons.

Six people.

- How are you, Uncle Musa? - So so.

- Have some tea. - No, I'm alright.

- It's nice and hot. - No I can't.

How are you?

Alright.

Are you cold?

A little, I guess.

Uncle Musa, Bekim is my fiancé.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

May you be blessed with kids.

Best wishes.

Thank you.

Hell of a man.

Listen to me now.

Once you are married, fill your house with kids.

You can never have too many.

Don’t be like today's youth, worrying if you can afford it or not.

When it comes to kids.

Make as many as you can.

Do you know if they’re near?

They said they should be here in an hour.

I heard they’re bringing one hundred today.

No, no, 92.

Come now, everybody. They’ve arrived.

Make some room. Move aside.

Move your cars.

You, move!

This way. Move on.

Come.

Move to the side.

Make way for the truck.

Look at me.

Get out of the tent. You shouldn't be in the tent.

How many are you missing?

My fiancée's parents are missing.

Sorry, why were there so many children's bones?

What?

Weren’t they children?

No, this is how they bring them.

They're never complete.

Sometimes it's just an arm or just a leg.

Sometimes it's the skull.

What, the family ends up burying only half the bones?

What can you do?

Hopefully your fiancée finds her own.

Hopefully.

Any news from them?

No.

When are they supposed to let you know?

Well, if they don't inform me within a couple of months.

It means they haven't found them this time either.

Let's see.

I really envy my sister being abroad.

Why?

She only cares about her own ass.

While I deal with everything on my own.

She looks after her kids, her husband - that's it.

After these gatherings, I'm completely useless

I'm totally drained.

I can't concentrate on work or anything else

I don't want to pass this feeling onto you.

I want to look forward from now on.

We'll get married and have kids

I don't want my kids to grow feeling they're waiting for someone

they have never met and will never see.

My sweetheart.

- Have a look! - Uh-uh.

- It’s Arben. - What's he saying?

He has sent some kitchen designs.

Any good?

Not bad

I mean... I don't know.

Give it here!

You drive! Give it to me.

Easy! Where do you think you’re going?

- Don’t get mad. - That brat.

He's saying the first models can be done at once.

It's a month's wait for the others.

- Let me see! - They look OK.

We'll see them at the bar. Drive now!

- Hey. - Long time no see.

When have you arrived?

How are you?

- Wow, what a surprise! - How are things?

- Didn’t expect to see me, huh? - Not at all.

You're looking great. How are you?

You’re not introducing me to your friend?

We'll introduce ourselves. Hi, I'm Anita

- I'm Nol. Pleased to meet you. - Likewise.

Come on, let’s have a beer

I don't think we can, we wanted to...

Are you kidding me? We haven’t seen each other for two years.

It’s OK with me.

OK then.

What do you want to do? You want to go or...

Should I go?

No, I just thought you wanted to leave

- I'll leave, no problem. - No, no, have a seat.

Bekim, come.

Alright?

You've done a great job with the place.

We had a makeover. It got a bit dull.

What are you drinking?

- Beer. - Oh no, no.

Dren, change it. Bring three house beers.

You’ve finally brewed your own?

- Yeah. - No kidding?

Well done. You did it, at last.

- Is it any good? - You'll see now.

Dren, bring us some mezze.

- What brings you back? - Some things to take care of.

- When did you arrive? - A couple of days ago.

Your passport must have expired.

Something personal.

OK

Not that I want to hide anything, it's just not the right moment.

It’s cool.

Don't tell us you came looking for a wife or your inheritance.

Where do you live?

In France.

Oh great.

- For how long now? - A couple of years.

Great, what do you do there...

except drink wine?

I eat cheese.

Seriously, what do you do there?

- Music. - Really?

I recognize you now

I read a lot about you.

Why didn’t you tell me you know him?

I don’t know, it never came up.

We were war buddies.

But Bekim didn't fight.

True, but we were in hiding together.

He was the landlady’s son, I was the student lodger.

He still is the landlady’s son.

Ah, the eternal Sadie. Does she still wrap you in cotton wool?

Mm, the beer.

Stop it now, you’re embarrassing me.

- Don't worry, it's cute. - Stop it.

You’re sweet.

- Do you want to hear a story? - Yes, yes.

Enough already, Nol!

- You don’t want me to go on? - No.

OK then, let's go.

No man, I haven't touched it in two years.

Two years! All the more reason to play.

- Nah, not this one. - Yes, yes.

Wait.

That’s it.

Anita!

Anita!

Don’t come in.

Open the door!

Hold on a minute, Mom.

Open the door.

- Why did you come in? - What were you doing?

Why did you leave work so early?

What's this smell?

You touched my perfume. You know I hate it when you touch my stuff.

- Aw, great stuff! - Good or bad, they're mine.

Your dress and perfume are more important than me.

- Why are you shouting? - If you caught Arjeta wearing it...

you'd probably let her have it.

- Do you want the dress? - No... it's stupid.

This is my wedding dress. It means a lot to me

I'd rather you didn't damage it.

Are you planning to wear it again?

It won't fit you anyway.

Shut up and take it off

I can’t, it's tangled.

Careful, it might snap. Wait... let me do it for you.

Careful with the button.

- Let me remove your lipstick. - I'll remove it myself.

I was just about to call you.

Sorry, I got held up at work.

- How are you? - Fine and you?

I’ll take it in a bit here.

Look, Zana.

Have a look in the mirror

I want a really tight fit.

I’ll do a tight fit, don’t worry. Any way you want it.

Otherwise, it looks gorgeous. I love it so much.

- You’ve done a great job. - A genuine vintage look.

Exactly how I wanted it. Not too flashy…

And it looks really great on you.

- Really? - Cross my heart.

Listen, I’ve got an idea for the collar.

Why don't we add some crystals?

- On the collar? - Yes, it will look beautiful

I don't know, I love the way it looks now.

It's plain... so nice.

It looks good on you and you like it

but this will make it look trendier

I don’t know, Zana. I'm afraid it might look too busy.

You know I prefer it plain?

- I know you do. - But, I prefer to leave it like this.

You know what?

I will add the crystals...

and when you come for dinner on Saturday

you try the dress first and then decide.

What dinner on Saturday?

- Didn't Bekim tell you? - No, he didn't mention it.

Typical! Do you know of my aunt who lives in the States?

Yeah.

She wants to meet you and congratulate you on your marriage

since she can’t come to the wedding.

She wants to congratulate me before the wedding?

But you’ve set the date and it’s not a big deal

if she congratulates you two weeks in advance.

- You know what? - Tell me.

Keep an option...

to remove the stones, as I will probably go without them.

Just be careful not to leave any marks.

Of course not. This fabric is very sensitive.

Very well then.

What about the kitchen? Have you decided already?

No, we didn't order it yet.

You’re moving into a new apartment.

It might take you years before you settle in completely.

We were about to choose a design the other day.

But we ran into Nol and didn't get a chance to decide.

Which Nol?

Nol, the musician who used to rent a room at your house.

- When did he return? - A few days ago, he said.

- How long is he staying? - I don’t know, I didn't ask.

When Bekim hangs out with Nol

he drinks and gets in all sorts of trouble.

Why the hell did he return?

It's not a big deal if they had a boozy night.

We get drunk sometimes, too. Nothing bad happens to us.

We have a blast.

Hey, what's up guys?

Not much.

- Bekim. - Huh?

Where's your phone?

Don't know. Why?

I called you so many times, you're not answering.

Ah, I forgot it's on silent. Was it urgent?

No, it's just that we didn't decide on the kitchen design yet.

- The guy was expecting us. - Ah shit, the kitchen!

Nol, how are you?

Fine.

Did something happen?

Why?

Something must have happened.

Nothing happened.

If you don't want to say that's another matter

but it feels as if somebody just died.

Bekim, please!

Say something, this is freaking me out!

I'll tell you later.

Not later - tell her now!

Why later?

What?

Tell her now!

He broke up with his girlfriend

I didn't break up with my girlfriend.

I broke up with the love of my life. It's not the same thing.

Why did you break up?

- Or maybe it's not the right moment to ask. - It's not...

Remember Romeo and Juliette?

Impossible love.

Why, is Juliette a Serb?

What is it?

I'm not feeling well.

- Look at me! What's wrong? - Fuck.

Bring me a glass of water!

What's happening with you?

Don't touch me!

Hurry up, Liki!

Sorry.

Nol.

Sit up and down it!

- No, he shouldn't! - Stay away.

Sit up and down it. You'll feel better in no time.

I don't know the details of your break up

and I don't want to know.

It's actually not important at all.

What matters is that you love each other.

Fight for her, man!

Since you say it's true love.

Go after her.

No one can resist love.

You will see that she will leave everything and come after you

I guarantee it.

What if the feeling is not mutual?

How can you tell without trying?

When it comes to love.

You must drop everything else.

To love.

To love.

I'm glad you're saying this.

It's such a fucked up situation.

You have no idea.

But I agree I must fight for it till the end.

Of course.

Huh Bekim, what do you think?

Ah no, I don't know.

"I don't know" is not an answer.

Yes, Nol, yes. Fight for it.

Fight till the very end.

Romeo must know that I cannot live alone.

Romeo.

I must tell you a joke, too.

Go on

I don't know if I can tell it right.

It's a bit stupid. Don't mind me.

Don't worry, we will laugh anyway.

Let me catch my breath.

See, it's already funny.

A husband and wife were doing it.

And the husband was really into it.

"Oh honey, oh baby, oh sweetheart..."

"Turn around, I want to take you from behind."

Just as he's about to take her from behind, she says:

"As if you nailed it from the front and now you want the behind, too."

It reminds you of Bekim, huh?

No.

No, not really.

Oh dear God.

We'd better go, before I nail it myself.

Come on then, let's go.

- Where are you going? - We're leaving.

- Stay a bit longer. - No, it's enough.

Let's have another drink.

No, let's go.

If I could get up.

Sit down. She needs a few more drinks.

Let's go. Stand up.

Let me finish my drink. Where do you want to go?

You care only about yourself.

But it was your idea to leave.

It was not my idea. Get up and get us another round

I cannot get up.

How were you planning to go home then?

Get us another round, don't be a dickhead.

Why?

Why "why"?

Why do you insist on going home?

Please

- I beg you. - Get off!

I will do anything you want.

Bekim, stop the car, please.

Bekim!

She's about to throw up.

Stop the car!

I can't. Let me find a spot first.

She found a spot.

Are you alright?

I feel much better.

Fuck, if I could feel better, too.

Stick your fingers in and vomit.

Yeah great, turn my car into a vomitorium.

I meant, once he gets home.

There's a lump in my stomach, it's killing me.

It will be alright, Nol. Don't worry.

If it's true love, you will get back together.

But in case it's not, fuck it.

You'll find someone, who appreciates you.

And who will fight for you, against the entire world, if necessary.

Will you shut up already!

Alright!

I hear you shushing right here.

What's got into you?

Say what you have to say

I have nothing to say

I feel you staring, analyzing me the whole time.

Can you tell me what's got into you?

Staring, staring, staring.

What am I supposed to do, according to you?

You must leave me alone and not stare at me non-stop.

Look at her, still staring.

Stop the car!

Why?

Pull over at once!

No, I won't

- I want to get out. - I will take you home

I will go by myself. Pull over!

No, I won't.

Don't touch me.

Let me go.

Let me drive you home.

Go away, I'll walk by myself.

It's too far

I know how far it is

- I said go away. - Wait, listen.

Leave me, I want to go by myself.

You can't even stand straight.

Let me drive you.

Don't touch me!

I got out of the car to get away from you.

- You can't get away. - Watch me!

I'll follow behind to make sure you get home safe.

And then you don't have to see me ever again.

What are you doing?

Huh?

Are you doing this to spite me?

You're free to go.

You're fucking with my mind.

But you're not to blame. This is all my fault.

Why should I care if you stay here or not.

Do whatever the hell you want.

Don’t you worry sweetheart. One door shuts, another three open.

Cheers now, to my three future boyfriends.

Right... not bad at all.

Doesn't the saying go: "one shuts, another one opens"?

Three open, sweetie: door one, the boy is very handsome.

But he’s full of himself, selfish and won’t satisfy you.

But anyway you’ve gone out with him just to spite your ex.

So the result is - zero.

- And then? - Then comes the second one.

The second one is... nice.

He’s uglier than the first, but he's a wizard in bed.

Oh how I miss it...

You mean Sokol, right?

I completely forgot about Sokol, wherever he is

I'm not talking about me, I mean in general.

Not Sokol, but Krenar.

Oh, excuse me!

I want to go straight to the second one.

You cannot do that without going through with the first.

The second one won’t call you, even if you're dying to go out with him...

Ooh, the motherfucker!

And after that, separation grief hits you.

You don't know if you’re crying over the ex, or the first, or the second...

or all of them together, or some uncle. Is anyone you know sick?

I know this story all too well.

- Me too. - Me too

I know, my sweetie.

By the way, there’s a guy over there checking you out big time.

Someone is watching me?

Look to your right... your 2 o’clock.

Easy now!

You’re embarrassing me.

Not so fast, damn you.

Is he behind that girl?

Yes and he keeps looking at you.

Pretend we're talking.

Be discreet... oh God.

- Nah. - What, is he ugly?

He’s not my type.

- Whoa! - What happened?

My God!

Look over at the bar.

Not that fast. Turn slowly, like this...

Hey, he’s coming, he’s coming.

You have a future together... he’s jug-eared!

He's not. Why are you saying that?

All your exes were jug-eared.

Bite me... eat shit.

You’ve got a future with him. I can see you together.

It's the story of your life... Jug Ears.

Name one.

- Dardan had jug ears. - OK, Dardan.

Carlos

I don't care, he was fit.

What about Mili, Mommy's boy?

Mili was Mr. Jug Ears.

- Excuse me, ladies. - Yes?

These are on the house.

Thanks to "the house".

Who is "the house" in this case?

- The House is that guy. - The one with the green eyes?

That’s him.

The jug-eared one?

That's how we call him, too.

Can you tell me...

Which one is Pea? Which one is Nut?

- I don't know. - Guess.

Can I eenie, meenie, miny, moe it?

Yes, you can.

Can you hear me? Eenie, meenie?

OK, you can.

Eenie, meenie...

This one is Pea... this one is Nut.

Don’t eat my Pea.

Can we arm-wrestle?

Arm-wrestle now?

Sure, why not.

Just let me get these out of the way.

So we don’t get hurt.

But take it easy. I have to win.

Don’t humiliate me in front of all these people.

- Oh God. - Don’t go too hard!

No, really, I’m not joking

I have a lot of self-confidence.

Bravo

I thought you’d pull out.

The bathroom is over there.

Nol.

Hey, Nol!

Hey.

What brings you here?

How are you doing?

Yeah, just going out for a bit.

What’s happening?

Nothing. Work. Home. That’s all.

How's the wedding planning coming along?

A little slower the last few days.

Really? And Bekim? How is he doing?

Haven’t you seen him?

No, not since the night we got drunk.

Why do you ask?

No, no reason...

What about you? What’s going on with your girlfriend?

Oh never mind – it’s stupid

I get drunk and talk nonsense and always regret it the next day.

Please forget about it.

Of course.

At least you get drunk to fix things. Better than Bekim and me.

What do you mean?

We get drunk to mess things up.

Why, did Bekim fuck up?

We both fucked up.

Why, what happened? If you don't mind telling me

I don’t know.

What happened, Anita?

- I don't know. - Where is Bekim?

I don’t know.

It's stupid. We had an argument

I don’t know how or why.

He left me out on the road like some piece of shit.

He didn't even call to apologize or nothing...

Well I haven’t seen him since that night.

- No? - Nope

I thought you might know something.

Go to the bar and see.

How can I? I don’t know what’s wrong with him.

To tell you the truth, Anita...

I am the last person to advise you on this.

If I were any good at this, I would sort out my own stuff

I know.

Look...

I got to go. I have some friends waiting for me

I have to... I’m late as it is.

Go, sorry to keep you.

Sorry... bye.

Bekim.

- Two guys want to talk to you. - About what?

They just said they want to talk to you.

Here's the stock list. Everything's in order.

The total is at the bottom.

Only the kitchen fridge is on the other page.

OK, great.

Can you talk to those two guys?

Yeah, right away.

- Bekim! - Yes, what?

Those guys are throwing a party

and want to book our place.

But they want to talk directly to you.

Why the hell me?

Did you tell them you’re the manager?

I told them, man, but they insist. What can I do?

What am I paying you for...

if I have to do everything myself?

- We will be somewhere around... - 80 people.

And we wanted to know the price.

- For when? - For tonight.

Tonight tonight?

We had a booking at "X", but they called just now

and apparently they had a double-booking, so they cancelled.

Tonight is difficult.

Can’t you do anything for tonight?

- What time? - Around 6 or 7.

Whenever it suits you.

We can sort something out.

Talk to the manager and arrange it with him.

Thank you... sorry, one more...

Yes?

- Sorry. - Tell me.

Can we possibly have it with doors locked? It's very important to us!

- A lock up? - Yes.

It would be expensive on a Saturday.

Money is no object. We don’t want our party to fail.

The thing is...

This is a very special event.

What’s the story?

Well, our organization deals with human rights...

It’s for the LGBT community.

Ah no, it won’t happen.

Not here.

Talk to me Mom.

It’s not a big deal if Aunt Remzije doesn’t see the bride today.

I’m busy. Should I worry about your lunches and dinners now?

Fine... I’ll call you later. I’m very busy.

No need.

- There’s a duvet instead then. - No need.

Have you ever done homework under the duvet?

Bekim

I understand you very well, but you have to understand me too.

OK then.

It’s not as simple as you say:

What's done is done and it's all in the past...

now let’s live happily ever after

I was drunk, I'm a bad drunk and sometimes I lose it.

So now every time you get drunk

I must forgive you because you were drunk?

- No, no. - But what?

OK, listen

I promise I will never get so drunk

and lose myself like that.

Mark my words. Never!

OK

Couldn't you call once at least to say sorry?

You left me waiting for 4 days like some piece of shit.

- How do you explain that? - I have no explanation.

The explanation is...

stupid.

Tell me, even if it's stupid.

Go on, tell me.

I was too proud to call you.

- Proud? - I was too proud.

- Too proud to call me? - What can I say.

Wow.

And now?

- Now... - What?

When you sent me the pregnancy test...

it completely changed my perspective

so pride and grudge made no sense anymore.

I got the photo from the internet.

You did what?

I downloaded it and sent it to you.

What...

Why, for what reason?

I just wanted to know.

If your grudge was real.

That’s all.

So, what's your conclusion?

That it wasn’t that real.

What now?

Are you insane?

Are you feeling OK?

But I really am late.

Don’t fuck with me!

Are you fucking with me?

What do you mean you're late?

How can you download a pregnancy test?

- Why are you shouting? - How come now you're late?

Don’t shout, I can't breathe!

How come you're late?

I don't know how.

- How late are you? - One week.

- Are you sure? - I'm very sure.

Why are you shouting?

You can’t get pregnant on your own

I'm the one who should be shouting

and not you!

Hey.

Sorry.

Look at me.

Look at me.

Anita, look at me. I'm sorry.

- Do you want a glass of water? - Yes.

Anita, let's buy a pregnancy test kit, today.

OK

Pass me that jumper, please.

Where are you, Anita?

Help me, I’m stuck.

Where are you? I can't see you.

Well done.

Zana is asking

what time can we get there for dinner?

Don’t say anything. We'll go now.

OK

Zana doesn't seem to like Nol.

When did you two get to talk about Nol?

It came up... I told her he had returned

and she went completely pale.

She said, "Nol makes Bekim drink...

makes him do silly things... I don’t like him".

She was trembling as she spoke. She was so upset.

Fair enough, she doesn’t like him. It's a sore point.

Bekim.

Don’t tell me...

there's something between Nol and Zana.

Don’t let anyone hear you say that.

Wow.

But did I guess right?

You musn't talk about it.

Of course not...

Are you keeping it secret from me?

- You musn’t say anything, ever! - Don't worry.

Promise you’ll never tell anyone!

But I guessed it, right?

Promise you’ll never tell anyone!

I won’t, are you insane?

Wah.

It would never ever...

cross my mind.

My God.

Enough already. Leave it

I feel so sorry for Nol.

Get up, get ready

poor guy, so sad.

Will you get ready? We’ll be late.

Does Zana’s husband know?

Will you get ready?

My sweetheart. I’ll get ready now, in 5 minutes.

- Some more for you, Aunty? - No, thanks.

Fill it up.

I can’t.

Headshot.

Bekim, stop it, they’ll make a mess.

- Leave me be. - He’s a child himself.

The kids are alright. Look how cute.

Enough, enough.

One is fine. That's good.

One more?

Welcome and bon appetit.

Aunty seems hungry.

No, but I like my soup hot.

Come eat.

Have some soup, dear.

Thank you.

Come now, dear.

That’s it.

- Do you want some rice? - No.

You must have some, it will make you strong.

- Not too much. - Why?

Just one spoon.

- Just one spoon? - Give her some more

I can't, my cholesterol is high.

My blood pressure, too.

My doctor doesn’t allow me.

- No, no, no. - Why?

- Too much. - Please have it.

Remove half.

- Leave her the plate. - No, no, no.

Just one spoon.

Aunty, it's hardly anything

- I said one spoon. - OK, have as much as you can.

How big is your spoon?

Careful, they can fit the whole pan into a single spoon

then fill your plate and make you eat it.

She takes after her mother.

No meat for me, Zana.

Serve her some.

No, I can’t have meat.

Bring some meat for her.

Zana, no meat.

- It will go to waste. - You cannot go without meat.

No meat, no stew? Do you want to wither away?

Don’t worry. I’ll have some salad.

In this family, we eat.

Tell her, Mom!

In a few months, you will learn to eat or I will go mad.

That’s how she rolls.

- Some more rice? - No thanks.

There is plenty.

- Anita? - No, I’m OK, thanks.

Have some, have some.

- Have some salad. - I had some.

Zana, bring me some water.

We've become too careful with food.

Enough.

May I have some too?

Thank you.

That's enough, thank you.

Here's the pie.

Help yourselves.

Take as much as you want.

So you don't complain about portions.

I’ll take two slices for the kids. Bon appetit.

- Sister? - The sister doesn't want.

We baked it for you.

Hey, not two slices.

I want only one slice.

You could hardly wait for the pie. What happened now?

- That's plenty for me. - I really can't...

I want some, wife.

Take it easy

I don't need asking, but she won’t give me any.

Here, here.

This is very delicious, but...

Will you have mine, too.

She is so well mannered and so graceful.

She speaks to you so kindly

I love her like my own daughter.

But she's been through so much.

When she talks about her parents, you'd think they're still alive.

It’s so sad.

And our kids have us right here, but don’t appreciate us.

Yeah, right.

And those with no parents think we are having a ball.

You devil.

They've brought some corpses from Serbia recently.

And I fear they will find them this time.

At the most inconvenient moment...

Ah no. I told them to inform her a month after the wedding.

Well done.

What have you done?

Well... not to ruin the wedding.

What have you done?

Take it easy, don't shout.

Why do you interfere? Are you crazy?

Calm down first.

They didn't find them in 15 years... I called them just in case.

Are you insane?

Don’t get upset. Take it easy.

This is how it works.

Fine, I’ll make sure they inform her.

When you calm down you’ll understand.

They are dead anyway. It makes no difference.

And if you asked her

I don't think she would say: "bring them right now".

Are you two mind-reading experts or what?

When you're older you think differently...

Come!

- How did the dress fit? - Very well.

It turned out extremely nice.

Zana?

She’s putting the kids to sleep.

- You? - Nothing.

Where's that box gone?

Here it is.

Give it to me.

Pearls.

Very beautiful, Aunty.

Thank you very much

I got them for you, since I can’t be at the wedding.

You might want to wear them.

Thank you so much.

They're not made for the box.

Oh, sorry.

Here, I’ll help you.

I think clasps were larger in our days.

No sister, you just can’t see anymore.

Are you saying my eyes have gone?

Bekim, what are you doing?

I keep telling them not to throw the meat away

but they just don't get it.

- For the dogs? - Of course.

- Let me help you. - Just find me a plastic bag.

Hello.

Yes?

Tell me where?

OK. I’ll be there in 10 minutes

I'll be there in 10 minutes!

Who was it?

I have to go to the bar. There is trouble with the generator.

- Shall I come with you? - No, I’ll be right back.

- Let me come with you. - Aunty is here for you.

- OK, but don’t be late. - No, I won't be late.

Bye.

My sweet bunny.

I haven’t done anything.

Can’t blame Hitler for turning you into soap.

Motherfucking cocksucker.

Kill him, no one needs this piece of shit.

We saw what you were doing, you mothefucker.

You must have confused me with...

We must exterminate you.

Good evening.

That’s all for tonight.

We might call you next week for an additional statement.

Excuse me, are you family?

- No, I'm just a friend. - Very well.

Are you OK, Nol?

To be honest, he had a medical check-up.

But he should undergo more checks. Nol has the doctor's note.

- Thank you. - Listen!

Don't ignore this, the doctor thinks he might have fractured his ribs.

- Alright? - Alright.

- Anything else? - No, thank you.

Thank you very much.

Good night, Nol. Quick recovery.

Is it them, huh?

The doctor won't do, you must be sent somewhere else.

- What's that? - Who are you?

- Did you hear what he said? - Sorry?

- You didn’t hear that, no? - Move it scum!

You will burn!

- Don’t look at them. - Why not?

- Please, don't. - Why?

Bekim.

Keep walking, man.

- Take it easy. - Worried about your keyboard?

No, but slow down when turning.

- Slow down? - Yeah.

So you can win, right?

No man, you can’t corner properly like that.

Hang on man, I’ve found a detour.

Oh no...

There's smoke.

Did you see a blue object passing, look.

- You overtook me, twat. - Of course.

- I am done. - Finished?

I finished.

No, man, I can’t. Finish it for me. My brain is fucked.

My fingers are not listening to my brain.

Watch my hands...

Look, can you see?

You hold... hold... hold...

and here, you release. Get it?

Such a twat, you're so good.

You're...

- You’re burning, too, man. - OK, I got distracted.

Look.

You're such a weasel.

Apparently, all of us still in the country

will have to report to the police.

They give you a sort of green card.

Young and old must register.

Really?

Everyone?

The children, too.

Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Exactly, what do you do?

It's tough.

If you go to the police and register, they will know where you live.

They have you listed and can come and execute you.

If you don’t go

and they catch you without papers.

- That's even worse. - And me with my broken leg.

It's like suicide.

How to explain I haven’t been fighting

I'm not from round here, she's pregnant.

Tomorrow, we’re going out.

You have decided, huh?

Don’t worry about us.

Whatever we have left we can share.

May God provide for you.

But it's up to you.

It’s better if we left. You have the kids to worry about

I hear you but somehow...

I really don’t know what to say.

It’s better if we leave.

Come, help yourselves.

Mom, where did you find cheese?

- I went out and bought it. - Really?

- Didn’t you see me go out? - No.

Of course not, how would you?

They could come and slaughter us before you realized it.

All day on your computer.

You play cards, we play computer games, same thing.

Leave the kids alone.

At least they have that

I'm glad they have a distraction.

But how can they sing and laugh in times like these.

- What can they do? - Be a little afraid.

And take to the hills? Shut it for God’s sake.

Mom, you’re driving us crazy.

I'll have some more cheese.

Lights out, lights out!

They must've hit them on the road to Mitrovica.

Yeah, when they hit the Police HQ, I thought the entire house would crumble.

Indeed.

Be quiet for a second.

Close those curtains.

See anything?

It’s far - you were right, Uncle Nevzat.

- What? - It's farther away, he says.

Yes, it’s farther away. The Post Office is still standing

I hope they flatten them.

They'll only flatten the buildings. They can’t kill anyone with air raids.

The army and police are hiding in people's homes.

It’s useless, the war won't end without the infantry.

Either that or The Apaches.

- Why don't they send in Apaches? - I don't know.

- How long do they think we can last? - Shut up for God's sake.

Please, close those curtains.

Really, close the curtains!

You know what would really be delightful right now?

I know.

Besides that.

Besides that?

I don’t know...

Cigarettes?

Wow.

We’re missing so many things.

I meant chocolate.

Chocolate? Craving it badly, huh?

Yeah.

No man, what chocolate! I don't need anything at all.

I’m doing great.

I’m loving it so much.

Unbelievable.

There's a war, you know?

Fuck, people are dying all over. I feel so guilty sometimes.

I’ve never been so complete.

If the Serbs weren't killing us

I would always want to live like this.

Our people would kill us, too, for that matter.

- Our own? - Yes.

Why our people?

War or not, my mother would execute us first.

Yep.

You're right.

It seems...

the only thing that could unite Serbs and Albanians is that:

eradicate us.

They can all suck our dicks.

No, no - not now.

- Come on, why not? - Not now, man.

Everyone is asleep.

Don’t get paranoid, come on.

Easy, it still hurts.

Those motherfuckers.

A bit lower.

Hey.

How are you feeling, boy? Slept well?

- I made you breakfast. - It looks so nice.

Bread 'n' jam.

- Slept well? - Great. You?

I woke early. Had a shower.

I baked.

You didn't have a larger spoon.

No?

At breakfast, the French drink everything from a bowl.

Even the morning coffee.

Do you own a normal glass?

Come on, I’ve served it like the French...

Don’t ruin it for me.

Grab it, hold the spoon like a cigarette.

Drink it.

- There's a beauty to it, right? - Yeah sure.

Eh you silly fucker.

I’ve missed you, you plonker.

Me too. A lot.

You know, I always thought that...

to be happy in life, you must have a successful career...

hit it and work hard, make money...

have gigs to play.

And I did have considerable success over there

but I was not happy

not at all

because I didn’t have you.

And now it looks like I never left.

I can’t remember France.

It feels like we never parted.

It feels that way.

Remember how you used to get mad at me?

Yep

I would lose it - go completely doolally.

Terribly.

As if the world crumbled around me.

Exactly.

"Exactly."

My sweetheart.

And now...

When I have a fight with Anita and she gets pissed off

I couldn't care less.

In fact, I say:

"God, hope this lasts."

What I want to say is.

That’s when I realized I never loved anyone like I loved you.

There, I said it.

But I still love you.

I know.

"I know."

I love you so much you fool. I'm only joking.

How can you put "I love you" and "fool" in one sentence and expect to...

I’m only kidding, don’t be a jackass.

Now, I'm a jackass!

Don’t take it seriously you daft cow.

You fall for it like a lamb.

Fair enough, "lamb" is better.

At least "lamb" and "love" start with the same letter.

But hang on, after all that, when I say "I love you".

It feels like the best thing in the world.

No chance.

- Why not? - No romance in it.

- Have you ever tried it? - No need to try it.

Concentrate, try it.

Go on.

I love you. How does it feel now?

You’re such a fool... such a twat.

"How does it feel now."

Why are you fucking with me?

Hang on, my phone is ringing.

Fuck it, don’t answer it.

I have to answer this, sorry.

Hello.

No, I woke up earlier. Tell me.

Why, what's up?

OK, I’ll buy it and bring it over in half an hour.

I’ll buy it and bring it over in half an hour.

OK, bye.

What’s up, Nol?

Nol, what’s wrong?

Nol, talk to me, what is it?

Are you upset?

Get dressed.

You’re upset because I answered Anita’s call?

Talk to me, man

I don’t want to talk.

Get dressed and leave.

Are you upset?

Come on, don't.

Don’t do this, Nol.

Get dressed and beat it.

You know how things stand.

And how do they stand?

Don’t do this to me.

I thought you were done

you were done with Anita.

Please, Bekim, get dressed and get out.

You know it's complicated.

You’ve complicated it yourself!

What about tomorrow, 2 months, 6 months, a year later? Do you ever think about that?

Or you just care for today?

Sticking it here a little, there a little...

You must understand that...

No, I understand perfectly well. I know the score.

You’re a coward and that’s the thing.

What the fuck am I to you, a cheap fling?

Don’t say that.

- That’s how you’re treating me. - I'm not... don't exaggerate.

What the fuck do you want then, tell me?

Nothing, I want to stay.

- Stay? - I want to stay with you.

If you wanted to stay with me, you would come with me to France.

- What? - Come with me to France.

Let’s start a new life there like we always imagined...

You know I...

- Get up. - I don't want to.

Get dressed and leave

I don’t want to leave.

- Bekim, get out. - I don't want to go out.

- Leave, Bekim! - Listen, I don't want to go.

- Leave, I'm telling you. - Listen to me.

Get lost, I don’t want to see you.

Get out!

Oh bride, cherish my father.

Thy father I will cherish.

For he raised a brave man for me.

Tell the band not to play songs with "mother" or "father" in the lyrics.

Have you ever heard of a wedding song without "mother" or "father"?

Tell them to find something.

You stay out of this. Sit down!

No, I’m drinking cherry juice. Thanks!

You're loving it. Quite the appetite.

- A little trip home? - Why not.

- You love it, don’t you? - What can I say?

You enjoy it so much, dear

I enjoy them both equally.

Your wish is my command.

I'm so happy you came.

How could I miss your big day?

I wasn’t sure if you could make it

I wouldn't miss it for the world.

You made the wedding even more beautiful.

The wedding is just great. We were just saying.

- Are you happy? - Very much.

We know you have a great son, but your bride has turned out quite the doll, too.

- She's pure gold. - Thank God

I was looking at her dress - it's interesting how fashion makes a comeback.

My aunty had almost exactly the same wedding dress.

Zana made it for her. She wanted it just like her mother's wedding dress.

How... when are you telling her?

Hush, hush, don’t mention it! Not before they're back from their honeymoon.

It's breaking my heart, seeing her like this

I know.

Here comes Zana’s lover.

Leave me alone.

What are you doing?

You didn't think I would miss your wedding, did you?

Why are you doing this?

I’ve come to watch you.

The waiter will get you something.

The Municipality of Prishtina has received

a wedding request from the Groom: Bekim Gashi, and Bride: Anita Berisha.

The marrying couple - have you any remarks for the submitted particulars?

No.

Witnesses - do you know the couple and attest of no impediments to their union?

There are no impediments to the union.

- You? - There are none.

Do you know the couple?

Like the back of my hand.

Very well. The couple – do you enter this union willfully and freely?

Yes.

Have you enquired of each other’s medical conditions?

Yes.

Now I have to

read out a few necessary rules.

Be patient as I have no choice, but to read the legal provisions

of the law on marriage and family relations.

The married couple are equal in all matters: personal and wealth.

They are obliged to be faithful to each other, help and respect each other.

The married couple decide together on their

place of residence.

The married couple agree upon joint financial management.

In the questions put forth, you will answer before the witnesses loudly and clearly

with a "Yes" or a "No".

The Groom, Bekim Gashi.

Are you willfully entering marriage with the bride who stands before you?

Yes.

The Bride, Anita Berisha.

Are you willfully entering marriage with the groom who stands before you?

Yes.

- Here? - Yes.

Can I change my mind or has the train left the station?

The divorce is a completely different procedure.

Please.

Witnesses.

Hold this for me.

- Where, here? - Here.

Everything's in order.

He's drunk as a skunk.

Now, I won't mind even if I die.

Thank you.

Congratulations.

I wish you a long life together with Bekim.

And raise this baby with love and lots of brothers and sisters.

Congratulations, bitch.

You look so lovely.

Now, I can say congratulations.

Nol.

Hey.

Who would've thought that there would come a day

when I say congratulations for getting married

and for becoming a dad.

What's worse... I pity the child, for his father is a faggot.

You're a faggot... they don't know it, but I know it.

Everybody knows it.

Who knows it, huh?

Where are we going?

Let's have a cup of coffee.

Hang on.

Let go.

Let go of me.

Don't touch him!

I told you not to touch him.

Where are you headed?

Get in the car.

Do you feel better, huh?

I don't know.

Are you alright?

I'm fucked.

Feeling better now?

Hold on to me.

- Bekim. - Hmm?

- Where are we going? - Home.

You were going home, right?

Home.

Yep, take Nol home.

Take Nol home...

Return to the wedding and the problem will disappear.

That's going too far.

Huh?

That's going too far.

It's you who's gone too far

but you don't know it.

- You're a shithead. - OK

I don't know what am I doing here.

What am I looking for... here with you.

Why did I come?

This is not about Anita, it's about your mother...

You're still suckling on Sadije's tit. She still breastfeeds you.

Stop it now, you're going too far.

I wonder what Nevzat makes of it all?

What can he make out of what?

I wonder if he's jealous.

Is he jealous you still suck on her tits.

Why are you talking gibberish?

Go to sleep, you're drunk. We'll talk tomorrow.

You'll calm down...

Why don't you come fuck me...

And then, go back to your wedding.

How can you go through the night without fucking someone?

Huh, Bekim!

You coming?

Bekim, the police!

Sorry.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

- Turn off the engine, please. - Completely?

Yes, completely.

- Your papers? - In all honesty...

- Your driving license and registration - I just got out briefly, I left them back at...

No documents and almost killed us. Come on, out please!

- Out! Throw me the keys. - OK, don't shout. I'm coming.

Hurry up, please. Come on outside.

OK now, I'm getting out.

Were you trying to kill someone?

- No, no. - OK, arms up!

Stretch them out.

Stand on one leg.

Come along, pup.

It's not even my car, I just wanted to give my friend a lift - he's very drunk.

- Whose car is it? - It belongs to somebody at the...

Do you realize you almost killed us?

Please, Sir, don't! I went out briefly

I left my own wedding.

Today you're getting married?

I'm serious.

- He's getting married today, partner. - How lovely.

We're at Rron's. Please, let me make a phone call.

No problem. At the station.

Let me tell my wife you won't let me go to my wedding.

No problem, open the door, partner.

- Just one phone call. - Get in, get in.

- One phone call. - Lower your head first.

- Whatever you say. - At the station.

Good evening.

- How are you, sir? - I'm well, thank you.

- Celebrating something? - Yes, a wedding.

- Who are you? - The host.

- Who's getting married? - My son, Bekim.

- Ah, Bekim. Very well, then. - Get him out.

What's going on?

Don't worry, Sir!

What happened?

He was drink driving and speeding.

Nothing, but he was going so fast, he almost killed me.

- He nearly done us in. - He almost killed me.

We just came to verify it's his wedding.

Otherwise, he would've spent 48 hours locked up.

- We didn't want to ruin the wedding, Sir. - Thank you.

- Have a good night, Sir. - No, no, come in for a drink.

- Congratulations. - You would honor us, please.

Another time, thank you.

Please, the car keys...

Thank you, have a good night.

No, thank you.

Hipster.

Come along, hipster.

Get out slowly.

Sober up, hipster.

Come on, the show is over.

Gently now.

Good night to you.

Can I get a taxi?

At Rron's Restaurant.

You'll see me on the way.

What are you doing?

I'm taking you to the airport.

- I called a taxi. - Cancel it.

Bekim

- I'll cancel it for you. - Don't make it any harder than it is.

Nol.

Won't you at least shake my hand?

Nol!

- To the airport, please. - Right away.

Thank you.

I'll just take my things.

Not without a farewell.

This changes nothing.

I know.

Remember that I'll always be here, I'll always watch over you...

I have to go.

I know.

Translated by Jeton Kulinxha