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- I am made to see this psychologist. - Have you ever been hypnotized?

- Hypnotized? - Can I lie here for a while?

- It's out of the question! - The German market is interesting.

I know a man in Flensburg. Mr. Fischer. He's perfect for you.

There was a problem with Sibylle's brother. He was not allowed in.

"We don't want any Jew problems here." He was sent to Neuengamme.

- A tourist film groveling for Germany. - When did you last speak to Max?

- Max doesn't live alone. - Did he move in with her?

So you don't know that she's expecting?

It wasn't for me.

He promised to call this afternoon. I know you hope I don't get the film.

- I can tell how important it is to you. - No, to my company!

- He isn't going to call. - Did you tell Mom and Dad about Max?

Only Mom.

Dad will just say it's my own fault because I work all the time.

He wants us to meet Mr. Fischer when he arrives.

Does that mean we have to look like Nazis and salute Hitler?

No, he said that was voluntary.

I'm going to the beach. The lesser of two evils.

Vera, my sister was disappointed that she got it wrong.

- She was sure you wrote the novel. - I don't know why she thought so.

Because you write all the time. I told her it was a university assignment.

And because the author's first name has the same letters as yours.

- It's just a coincidence. - I feel like writing to Arve Myhre.

Would the publishers give you his address?

I find the occult elements in his book extremely interesting.

- That's why I thought you'd like it. - Will you join me for coffee?

- No thank you. I'm going to the beach. - Olga said it's too cloudy.

My father is expecting a visitor from Germany.

- What the hell is that? - Don't you have a meeting?

- No, not yet. Are you sick? - I'm giving myself a facial.

Please leave and close the door behind you.

You can't look like that when Mr. Fischer arrives.

- Well, he's not coming in here. - Mr. Dupont is in the radio room.

- Then find someplace else. Now leave! - Ditmar!

Do you know when Mr. Dupont is leaving?

- I haven't the slightest idea. - He's a friend of Amanda's too.

- I thought he might have mentioned it. - Perhaps to Amanda.

- Are you hurt, Therese? - No. Now please close the door!

I hear you asked about the radio room. A guest is staying there.

We were just talking about it. Why didn't they refer him to Hotel View?

We can have the meeting in my room. There's plenty of room.

- Mrs. Madsen, are you alright? - It's for the sake of beauty.

- Excuse me? - Beauty.

Out! Out you go! That's enough!

- That isn't my shirt, is it? - Yes.

My mother is hopeless.

You said you have tonight off. I'm thinking of borrowing the car again.

Didn't we agree to stop now that you're a good swimmer?

I thought we could celebrate it by going to the Skaw.

Then I can thank you for your help and buy the best dinner they have.

- I don't think that's appropriate. - Of course it is.

I'll wait for you at the usual place at 9 p.m. And you'll come, won't you?

Maybe.

- What's that? - Emma is looking for toys.

Ane's little girl. She came to take her mother home for the break.

- Nana, what is this? - I have no idea.

- What's in the bag? - May I see it?

It's skittles. My father brought it last summer.

- My sister and I used to play. - How do you play?

You roll the ball and knock down the pins. I'll show you.

Hello, Leslie. Your mother is looking for you.

You'd better go then. We'll play some other time.

- You know what? You can have it. - Can I?

- Now it's yours. - I can play it with Grandpa.

- Your shirt is almost done, Mr. Frigh. - Thank you.

When I had your job, I ironed many of Leslie's father's shirts.

That's for sure. Very many.

- Coffee is served now. - Lovely, Otilia. Is there cake too?

- Layer cake. - We two deserve it.

We've worked hard.

- Mr. Weyse! - Mrs. Molin.

You go on ahead. I'll be right there.

- How's it going with the professor? - Splendidly.

I'm so glad. Is he helping? To cure your stage fright?

- Oh that. I doubt it. - But you said it was going well.

I meant that I've begun to enjoy my meetings with the professor.

I enjoy watching him waste his time. I tried to explain -

- that it's just overexertion, but he keeps digging for other causes.

I was on the point of suggesting that he consult a psychologist.

Alma. You look ravishing.

You said so this morning and at lunch. Change your tune.

I can't find a word that is more fitting.

Then make an effort.

I was thinking that we could go for a drive tonight.

- Whatever for? - There's so much I want to know.

How you've been in the time we've been apart.

August, we're still apart. We just happen to be staying at the same hotel.

Yes. Yes, of course.

Who are you? What are you doing here?

- Let me out. - Are you staying at one of the hotels?

- Yes. My friends are on their way. - Do you know Olga Fjelds�?

Mrs. Fjelds�? She's staying at my hotel.

At yours? Would you tell her Sibylle's brother wants to talk to her?

- Sibylle's brother? - She'll know what it's about.

- Are you Robert? - Have you heard of me?

Yes. Yes, Mrs. Fjelds� said that...

You have to get out of here.

Come.

- When did he call? - This morning.

What did you say?

That I'd have to consult the new assistant director.

- Did you tell Bertelsen that I...? - Naturally.

- When? - Before I went on vacation, Leslie.

- How did he react? - Does it matter?

It does to me.

I need to know how he feels, since I'm going to be his boss.

- He's known that for years. - He hoped you'd promote him instead.

That's why he wants to discuss his salary. He is disappointed.

He has no reason to be. We've always treated him well.

So what do I tell him? I asked him to call back later this afternoon.

Give him what he's asking for. It's only fair.

You're such a good man, Leslie.

- So can I use the car tonight? - Who have you met in the Skaw?

No one. I just like to go for drives.

Wait here for a minute.

- It's stopped raining now. - Yes.

Are Mrs. Ploug and Mrs. Fjelds� in their room?

- They went out when the rain stopped. - Thank you.

Come.

Yes, we'll bring your coffee right up, Mr. Molin.

Let me show you, Mr. Fischer. It's right up here.

- This is a charming place. - Yes. We're very fond of it.

Vera?

- What are you doing in there? - Waiting for you, Dad.

- Why? - So I could say hello to your guest.

I see. How thoughtful of you. This is my youngest, Vera.

She's a bit different from the rest of us. She's studying at the university.

- Mr. Fischer speaks Danish. - It's a pleasure to meet you.

And you. Don't let me keep you. You have an important meeting.

- What? - Your meeting.

Oh right! Of course.

This is Mrs. Fjelds� and her sister's room. They're taking a walk.

They'll probably be back soon. I'll keep an eye out.

Thank you.

- Have you eaten recently? - Not for the past few days.

I'll get you something.

- Martha just called from Aalborg. - How is she?

The kitchen is ten times ours, and they have a gas stove and refrigerator. Vera?

- Can Martha make me two sandwiches? - Of course.

But Martha is in Aalborg.

At the Phoenix Hotel. It's alright to tell her, isn't it?

You already have. Ane, get some cold cuts.

Martha cooked for a silver anniversary. The hotel director was a guest.

He asked who had cooked and offered her a job at his hotel.

- Mrs. Andersen gave her permission. - It's a once in a lifetime chance.

- Slice some bread, Edith. - I'm jabbering away.

- First she's on trial. Two sandwiches? - Please. No, four please. And a beer.

- Those books give you an appetite. - Yes.

- Those are pork meatballs, right? - Yes.

Then I'd prefer egg and tomato and fish and beef if you have it.

We have it. We'll bring it to your room.

There's no need. I'll just wait.

I told you it was just a shower. The umbrella wasn't necessary.

But if I didn't bring it, it would have started raining again.

- So you're back. - I need to have a word.

- I'll go in, Lydia. - With you, Mrs. Fjelds�.

- It's your daughter-in-law's brother. - Robert? Did someone telephone?

- Has something happened to him? - He's here.

He was in the boathouse where I sought shelter.

- Last we heard he was in Neuengamme. - He escaped from there.

He escaped? How did he cross the borders without papers?

I don't know. He hopes you can help him get to his sister in Sweden.

How? He's putting me in a very difficult situation.

- He's the one in difficulty. - I know, but I don't know him.

I never saw him before he was refused admittance here.

You said he could stay in your apartment!

While he applied for a legal visa to the US, Lydia.

I'm sure you can see that this is quite different.

No, I can't.

Well, you haven't been married to an attorney.

No, I was married to a doctor, and Hans always helped the needy.

- Let's ask Mr. Aurland. - Yes, why not involve the whole hotel?

- Mr. Aurland will be discreet. - I'm sure he will.

Vera, go and get Robert, so we can hear what he has to say.

Have you lost your mind? He mustn't be seen here at the hotel.

He's in your room, Mrs. Fjelds�.

- Pack your beach bag. - The director of tourism hasn't called.

He'll call. Look what we found in the Skaw.

I'll make moules marini�re for our picnic.

No, not until he's called.

Tell the maids you're at a meeting. He'll think you've blown him off.

- Never seem too eager. - I'm not eager, I'm desperate.

Well, that is different. I have a hot date with Mrs. Andersen.

- I hope I haven't caused trouble. - This is risky business, Robert.

- Not everyone willingly helps... - I know. You're very understanding.

I was grateful for the offer of your apartment.

Well, naturally! You're Sibylle's brother.

She told me you were here. I don't want to cause any trouble.

Don't worry about that. Thank goodness you got away from that horrible camp.

How did you escape?

Robert needn't tell us if he's not inclined to.

All the prisoners work on digging canals outside Hamburg.

I jumped into the water. That's how I got away.

Then I stole some clothes and hid in a fish truck.

How will you move on without papers?

- I hoped that you could help me. - How in the world could we do that?

That must be Mr. Aurland.

I couldn't reach my colleague at the ministry, but I left a message.

The right thing for Robert to do is to report to the Danish authorities.

I can't imagine they'd send Mr. Hertz back to Germany after Neuengamme -

- but I'd like to be sure. My colleague can give me the answer.

That's my father. He's in a meeting with a German gentleman.

As you can see, your staying here is untenable.

You can sleep in my room. I have two beds. I'll tell the maids -

- that they needn't turn down the beds.

Does the prime minister think you're a Social Democrat?

Stauning is too nice to shock.

It would be a shame after all the work he's given you.

On your way home, pop by Aarhus harbor.

- I built most of it. - Jawohl.

And I can show you all my buildings in Copenhagen.

- Of which there are quite a few. - Now tell me, Mr. Fischer.

- What does your little firm do? - It's not my firm.

We are building a vacation resort on R�gen.

Really? Is your firm building it? I didn't know that.

The F�hrer has ordered a resort to be built on R�gen.

I think I have the plans in my briefcase.

- Here you see the building. - Which part?

- This line, Mr. Madsen. - The whole line?

Yes, the whole line. Six stories. Five kilometers long.

Five kilometers? How can a building be five kilometers long?

It's true. The F�hrer has ordered a building that will house...

10,000 rooms where 20,000 party members can spend their vacation.

I'll be damned.

We're also building two indoor pools, a banquet hall and a parade ground.

- You think big down there. - 9,000 men have worked there since '36.

9,000 men?

It's my mistake. I thought it was a smaller firm.

We aren't the only firm.

The contract is a joint venture, but we have a large share.

If you're that busy, you won't want to establish a branch for me.

But I very much do if you have the patience to wait six months.

I can't leave the firm before we're done.

We're behind, and the F�hrer will bring others in if we're still lagging behind.

I'm sorry if you thought it was possible right away.

I see.

- Wouldn't you like me to do that? - No, I don't want to trouble you.

I love to cook. I always helped my mother in the kitchen. Always.

I learned to make this in Paris. I have to make do -

- when I can't be spoilt by you year round, Mrs. Andersen.

I'm sure you'll find a good wife.

I'd be surprised, but you never know.

It smells heavenly. What's in it?

Garlic, shallots, white wine, bay leaves, thyme, parsley and butter.

- Would you like to taste it? - I'd love to.

Is there too much or too little salt? Does it need lemon?

- It's perfect. - Thank you.

- Perhaps you could add some cream. - Cream? I didn't bring any.

- Just a drop. No more than that. - No, I don't think...

You're absolutely right. We would make a good team, Mrs. Andersen.

Perhaps I should send for you if Martha stays in Aalborg.

Yes, you do that.

Mr. Fischer? Just a moment.

You said you're afraid that your firm will have to work with another one.

- What if that firm were you and I? - I don't understand.

You'll be the head of my branch now, and we'll cooperate -

- with your old firm, and you'll avoid some unknown firm.

- Yes, perhaps. Good thinking. - Yes. Sometimes I amaze myself.

Talk to your firm and let me know. Have a nice trip.

Thank you.

You're happy today. You were more reserved before.

No, no. As I told Mrs. Molin, I enjoy our little talks.

Are you more inclined to try hypnosis?

Let me show you. Not on you. I have found someone -

- who would be very suitable. Just a moment.

Please come in, miss.

As I said, Mr. Weyse and I are talking about how to relax.

Therefore I have some exercises. May I demonstrate them with your help?

- You have a busy job. - Yes, I'll say.

Please have a seat.

- Are you comfortable? - Yes.

This is about being totally relaxed.

Yes. That's it. Now give me your hand.

Your body is getting heavier and heavier. You want to sleep. Just sleep.

You are totally relaxed. Heavier and heavier. You are relaxed.

You relax and feel your body becoming very heavy.

Now you're asleep. When I snap my fingers, you immediately continue -

- your regular duties. And you are happy.

So happy that you want to hug and kiss the first guest you meet.

When I snap my fingers again, you'll have forgotten all about this.

When she notices you, you'll find her an affectionate maid.

- I think your guinea pig left. - No!

- What...? - Hypnosis.

Bach-Olsen's latest gimmick. I'm going for a swim.

I'm glad to see you too, Edith, but please let go.

No worries. All can be explained.

Mr. Weyse! Mr. Weyse! I know it wasn't very convincing.

- It's usually much more controlled. - How is our Edith?

- She's back to her old self. - Good. That's how we prefer her.

I hoped it would help you remember what happened on stage.

- I remember nothing. - You woke up that day.

- Most likely. - Had breakfast.

- Definitely. - Went to work.

- Otherwise I could hardly perform. - You went to your dressing room.

That's where my costume is!

And went on stage before an excited audience.

They usually are when I'm performing.

- Are you going swimming? - No, no, no.

I can tell that a breakthrough is imminent.

- What? - A breakthrough.

- Have you gone from 'maybe' to 'yes'? - We can't talk here.

Then it's yes. I can tell.

- Mr. Frigh is asking about the menu. - It's posted right there.

Mackerel. Delicious.

- I think we're ready now. - Yes.

Oh, here you are. I want to tell you... No, let's go in here.

I talked to Bertelsen. I didn't give him a raise.

I told him that we had discussed it and were grateful for his loyalty -

- but we felt that his salary reflected that.

Why bother asking my advice? He'll be my closest colleague.

Yes. He'll respect you more for saying no.

The staff must sense that you're in charge.

You mean you are. It's only fair that...

Leslie, once you're at your desk you'll see -

- that being fair isn't always appropriate.

- I'm not sure I want to sit there. - Don't be silly.

Just put it on the bed.

- Wouldn't the table be better? - Yes.

It's a shame you're under the weather. At least you have an appetite.

Thank you.

It's only me.

Have I thrown Mr. Aurland out of his room?

No, he always plays chess in the evening. I hope you like mackerel.

- This isn't your dinner, is it? - I'll just order some more.

They're used to my voracious appetite.

- So you study at the university? - Yes. English literature.

I wanted to do that. But I needed money, so I became a journalist.

- In Austria? - I was a correspondent for Politiken.

But they thought I was too critical of Germany, so they fired me.

And now they've fired Poul Henningsen. Denmark is afraid of Germany.

- Is that why you changed nationalities? - I did it to get work.

But Hitler had other plans.

It's nice to be here and not have to fear him.

Thank you for your help.

My poor sister. She went on a picnic with friends.

- It's not as cozy as I remember. - But it's shelter from the rain.

- Get the wine out. - Allow me. You two can sit down.

- Look. It's our bed. - Goodness. So it is.

Perhaps I should move in here. Mr. Aurland misses his radio.

He'll have to feed his fear of war some other way.

I like Mr. Aurland. Perhaps I should move in with you.

- Absolutely not! - There are two beds.

It would suit the good Count Ditmar to show consideration to others.

- You're paying anyway. - Stop it, Philip. Forget it.

Anyway, it would ruin the excitement when I sneak in at night.

Spare me any more talk of love.

I woke up last night and was furious with Max.

I want to tell my father everything and ask him -

- to destroy Max's business and take everything.

Then he could see for himself that you just don't do this.

Oh, forget it. I'll marry the director of tourism.

- Then I'll have a husband and a job. - You needn't go that far.

No, you don't because we love you!

August? What are you doing?

I have a dream that haunts me.

Honestly, August. I'm not your mother. Go back to your room.

It's always the same dream. I'm in bed sleeping in Copenhagen -

- and I'm woken up by this... knocking on the front door.

I check the time. A quarter to two. Always a quarter to two.

I think, "Why doesn't Mrs. Lauritzen answer it?"

So I go downstairs. And outside...

... and there is a tramp in my old clothes.

And I say, "What do you want? What do you want?"

He doesn't answer. He just looks at me and holds out his hand.

And only then do I realize...

... that I'm talking to myself.

Jesus Christ, August! Go back to bed.

It's Mrs. Frigh's fault. She reminds me -

- of how I nearly went bankrupt when she burned the sales contract.

- You don't know that for sure. - Yes, I do.

But you didn't go bankrupt. Your new father-in-law saved you.

I'd still have you if it hadn't happened.

No, you wouldn't!

I wouldn't have had to remarry if it weren't for Mrs. Frigh -

- who kept the chair warm for a son, who doesn't seem interested.

It would be wonderful if he said, "Count me out, Mom."

- She'd be with stuck with the factory. - Don't you interfere.

- I'm not saying I would. - I know you. I can see it in your eyes.

And when I look at yours, I want to kiss you.

- Goodnight, August. - I'm leaving.

And be quiet. No one must see or hear you leaving my room.

I told Mr. Aurland that he can use the radio room. Will you mention it too?

Certainly. Unfortunately, we don't have a room in the near future.

Is the lack of rooms still a problem? I have an idea.

My room has two beds. If it's any help -

- Mr. Dupont is welcome to have one of them.

You can't have a guest sleeping in the radio room forever.

Are you sure, Count Ditmar?

I was in the military. Shared quarters never hurt anyone.

But I don't know what Mr. Dupont will say.

I say the same thing as Miss Edith. If you mean it, then yes please.

- That's what we'll do then. - I'll tell the staff.

Your luggage will be moved to Room 4.

You know how to please a woman.

I hope I won't regret it. Do you snore?

- Something awful. - I already regret it.

- Good morning, Vera. - Good morning.

He's had breakfast. Your clothes fit him well, Mr. Aurland.

What did your colleague say?

I'm sorry to say that the situation is unfortunate.

- Didn't you get hold of him? - Yes. And he spoke to the ministry.

It has an agreement with Germany.

If he gives himself up to the authorities, they have to send him back.

- They'd have no choice. - He'd end up in Neuengamme again.

But under no circumstances can he stay at the hotel.

No, you're probably right.

- Where were you last night? - It was raining.

But it stopped. I waited for you.

- I'm sorry. - No harm done.

- When is your next night off? - It won't do.

- Because of Otilia again? - No.

If you think the Skaw is too far to drive...

It's not that. I can't spend time with you anymore.

- I want to, but I can't. - Why not?

Because I have someone at home who's counting on me.

Someone at home?

You mean a boyfriend.

Yes.

He's in the national service. We're getting engaged on his next leave.

I should have told you before, but as long as I was helping you swim...

Yes, it would have been nice to know yesterday.

Then I wouldn't have waited for 45 minutes. I'll let you get on.

Hello. I don't think we've been formally introduced, have we? No.

- You look very much like your father. - Did you know him?

- He was a very good friend. - I didn't know that.

I helped him sell the factory to C.W. Obel.

It never came about, since sadly he passed away.

- But your mother must have told you. - No.

Really?

Then it's not for me to tell you why he wanted to sell.

- I'd like to hear it. - I don't know if I should tell you.

It was of the utmost importance that the factory didn't become your destiny.

- He didn't want me to take over? - He wanted you to have a choice.

Those were some of his last words.

- Dad wanted to sell the factory. - I'm sorry. I thought your son knew.

But it's of no interest after all these years.

You're quite right. Of no interest.

Don't listen to him. He doesn't mean well.

It's just strange that you never told me.

- Won't you come for a swim? - No thanks.

- I thought you were over at... - I want to talk to you. Sit down.

- You sound serious. - Miss Vera came over here.

Do you remember Sibylle?

Her brother is Austrian because he married an Austrian -

- who was killed by the Germans. They're Jewish.

He escaped a camp and is hiding at the hotel.

- He's at the hotel? - Yes, and he can't stay there.

Miss Vera asked if he could stay here until they can get him to Sweden.

He doesn't have any papers. It's because he escaped.

- The police would send him back. - Then let them.

You don't mean that. Sibylle's brother has been through hell.

What if we all take the law into our own hands?

We have to if it's not good enough.

One of God's children needs our help. We can't refuse, Peter Andreas.

- Here he is. - Did you say yes?

I said our home is open to the needy. Come on in!

This is Robert. And this is Mr. Kj�r and Mrs. Andersen.

- Just call us Molly and Peter Andreas. - Hello. It's kind of you.

- I'll gladly help with the farm. - It's not much of a farm.

- It's me. How is your mother? - Try to sound less hopeful.

I am hopeful. I hope that she'll recover -

- so my wife can spend some vacation time with me.

I wish I could. How are things?

That professor haunted me all night.

- Was he with you at night? - No, he wasn't, Helene.

But he's kept me awake since 3 a.m.

His constant babbling about what happened before my memory lapse.

You told him you couldn't remember.

Last night I remembered that something in the audience distracted me.

- When you got stuck? - Yes. A person was staring at me.

- I wondered why he did that. - Who was it?

- I don't remember. - Did you know him?

I think so. You were there. Did you meet someone we knew?

- Not that I can remember. - Then make an effort!

I'll try to remember. Then I'll call you back. Are you sure it was a man?

- A man or a woman. One or the other. - That narrows it down.

Do you know what?

Ditmar has offered Mr. Dupont a bed in his room. Isn't that nice?

Yes, it is. Tell me what you think, Georg.

About what?

- Can you see a difference? - I had hoped so, but I'm afraid not.

Stop it. I called Max at the drawing office -

- and they said he had moved. What the hell is that about?

- Amanda should tell you herself. - Did she throw him out?

No, she didn't.

Of his own accord, Max moved in with a woman who's expecting his baby.

You're kidding! It's because she finds work more important than her marriage.

That's why Amanda didn't want to tell you. You'd say it was her fault.

Georg, control yourself! Georg!

Dad!

- Is what Mom said about Max true? - Thanks a lot, Mom.

- He guessed something was wrong. - Before you scold me, listen...

No, you listen! Is it true what Mom said about Max?

Yes, it's true!

Now listen to me. No one treats our family like that.

That boy is finished in construction in Denmark. I'll see to that!

He'll regret pissing on the Madsens.

Would you please stop it. If anyone, he's pissed on me!

It's nothing to do with you. Leave him alone.

He must be confused enough as it is. You must leave him alone.

- Of course you will, Georg. - Come here, Amanda.

You don't need him. He's got nothing on you.

- Do you hear, Amanda? - Yes.

It's good that you're here. Grandpa isn't doing so good anymore.

I do almost everything.

- Have you done this before? - No.

Then just watch what I do.

Subtitles: Karen Margrete Wiin Dansk Video Tekst