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The F�hrer has ordered a vacation resort to be built.

You fear another firm will be involved. What if you and I are that firm?

At work you'll learn that what's fair isn't always appropriate.

- I don't know if I want the job then. - Someone is counting on me.

He's doing his national service. We'll get engaged when he's on leave.

It's your daughter-in-law's brother. He needs your help to get to Sweden.

- What will you do without papers? - I'm hoping you can help me.

- Did you say he could stay here? - Our home welcomes the needy.

I'm glad you came.

Keep your chickens locked up!

I almost drove into the ditch!

I'm talking to you! What a rude man.

Philip, I need to talk to you. Where is Ditmar?

Coming. We don't walk together. People might get the wrong idea.

The photographer asked about the tourist film. I said we're doing it.

- We haven't heard from the director. - He'll call.

I have a good feeling about this. But the photographer had another offer.

- He wanted money up front. - How much?

- All of it. - That will clean us out.

- What's wrong? - Hello, Count Ditmar.

- Have you also been swimming? - Stop it or I'll kick you out.

I can't afford to let that happen. My partner just lost our capital.

The director will call, and we can't work without a photographer.

- If he doesn't, our company will fold. - This is a meeting.

- Why don't you call the director? - His office is closed for the summer.

That's when it should be open.

He'll call. I'm sure of it.

- Jesus! - I was coming to find you.

Did you have a good trip? Why don't we take the girls for a drive?

- I just drove all the way from Germany. - Then we'll stay in.

- Dad is back. Going for a walk again? - Yes.

It's nice that Vera goes for lots of walks.

I almost ran over a chicken at Mrs. Andersen's.

- One of theirs? Not again, Georg. - I said I almost ran it over.

This rude fellow was there. I've never seen him before.

- No other men live there. - He was there!

- Did you talk to him? - No. He just slinked away.

- They must have a farmhand. - I'm so sick of those damn chickens.

And shut that door!

I'm glad you're back. Did the meeting go well?

I don't want to talk about it. I didn't say it went badly.

- I don't want to talk about it. - Alright, alright.

I'm in no mood for hanky panky!

- Are you ill? - No. I'm tired, Therese!

Then we'll wait till you're not so tired.

What if he was a thief? That man that was sneaking around.

I'll tell Mrs. Andersen's husband to count his chickens.

No, Georg. You should lie down and relax.

- Would your father go to their house? - I doubt it.

I'm sorry, but I know your father. You never can tell.

Yes, I wouldn't put it past him. He wouldn't chicken out.

- Sorry. Chicken out... - I wasn't trying to be funny.

No, this is no laughing matter. It's too precarious for him to stay.

- We can't do much about it. - Isn't your colleague back at work now?

- Yes. - Then call him.

Ask if he can suggest a way of helping Robert move on.

- It's difficult without papers. - I realize that, Vera.

Perhaps Mr. Aurland's colleague could help get hold of them.

They must be in Austria where Robert comes from.

- You're alive! - What do you mean?

- You promised to call me back. - Did I?

Is your head in the clouds? I asked you to find out -

- who was present when I dried up on stage.

Why do you want to know?

Because someone in the audience made me lose my composure.

In the middle of one of my priceless scenes in "Erasmus Montanus" -

- when everyone roared with laughter, I noticed this person -

- who was staring crossly at me. That's why.

- Where was he sitting? - In one of the front rows. Near you.

The only one I remember near me was Mogens Gregorius, your student.

- I doubt it was him. - Of course it wasn't.

- He appreciated your help. - Can we stick to the point?

- Who else was there? - The place was packed.

It usually is when I'm on stage. Ask at the ticket office.

When are you seeing the psychologist?

In a little while, but I don't need him.

I need to know who was bothering me -

- but you don't have time. I'll do it myself! My best to your mother.

I thought you were someone your father sent over.

He doesn't know who you are.

He just said he saw a stranger. He won't make trouble.

- One of the maids will give me away. - They won't.

Mrs. Fjelds� suggests bypassing Germany to get your papers from Austria.

But Austria is Germany.

Mr. Aurland called his colleague...

Who said the same thing? Mrs. Fjelds� has no idea!

Austria is closed. I had to hand over everything.

My wife's jewelry, our passbook. Nothing was too insignificant.

Afterwards I had to agree in writing that I'd never return.

No one wants us! I have no papers.

I don't exist!

I'm sorry, miss. It sounds like I'm scolding you.

- I understand why you're angry. - It's no use.

Crazy chicken. It can't find its way home either.

- The coop is that way! - It's looking for a place to lay eggs.

Do they teach English students at the university that?

I tended my grandparents' chickens on Langeland.

You asked for something to read. I brought some books.

That's very kind.

Here comes the boss. I'd better start weeding.

- How long will he stay? - It's hard to say, Edith.

- Doesn't he want to go to his sister's? - Yes, but he has no papers.

- Does she know he's here? - Yes. Mrs. Fjelds� called her.

She would have come, but Robert thought it was too risky.

And America won't admit any more refugees.

- Otilia. - Am I too early?

No, we're just finishing up here.

You can make the coffee.

- We could use a hand. - Is Martha staying in Aalborg?

She's too high-class for us.

Now head chef at Hotel Phoenix in charge of four chefs.

- Are you and Mrs. Molin done for today? - Yes, we've been busy.

She's almost fluent in her part.

- She had a good teacher. - Tell us about your school in Sk�rping.

I told you it's not in Sk�rping.

It's a village school in Gravlev, where not much happens.

- I'd like to hear about it anyway. - Who wants to go to America?

Someone we heard about.

Edith, do the girls know it's our coffee break?

Tonight is the last night Jesper's band is playing in the Skaw.

- We can switch shifts if you like. - Thanks, but no thanks.

- If you change your mind... - I won't.

If I went, I wouldn't be able to refuse him.

I never have. And then I get so angry with myself.

Coming? Nana, have we cleaned Mr. Frigh's room?

Not yet. He went back to his room after lunch, so I waited.

Don't be afraid of him. He's a peach.

I'm not afraid. I just thought...

I'll tell him you'll do it after your break.

- Have you been swimming today? - Not yet. Leslie might join me.

- He's become fond of swimming. - Not so much anymore.

He just lies on his bed reading. I think he has a broken heart.

- Do you? - His behavior is strange.

He goes for long drives alone. It's as if he's mulling something over.

He hasn't said so, but I think he met a woman in Holland.

- That doesn't sound practical. - Now he'll start work at the factory.

- Then he'll snap out of it. - I remember being broken-hearted.

- Vaguely. - Extremely vaguely.

Yes?

- There you are. - I didn't want to disturb you.

You're not. I thought you were avoiding me.

- No. - Good.

I'll leave you to it.

- I'm sorry I didn't tell you... - That you have a boyfriend?

Don't be. I'm sure it's the right thing for you.

I was wondering...

- Guess who called! - Ever heard of knocking?

- Ever heard of locking the door? - Shut the door.

Who called? Does the sound technician want money too?

No, Philip. Director Tage Skovgaard. We got the film!

He'll be here in an hour. He has a few things to add.

- So you aren't bankrupt. Congrats. - I have to go and prepare.

- I told you so. - She told us so.

Yes, she did.

Hello again, Mr. Weyse.

I'm sorry I couldn't get hold of you.

It would have spared you the drive. I found out -

- why I stalled on stage.

An audience member was staring crossly at me.

- Really? Who? - I don't know.

The ticket office is checking who sat in the front rows.

Interesting. Was that enough to distract you?

- Apparently. - And enough to make you stop acting?

Yes, in combination with my overexertion.

Do you mind if I sit down a moment?

Please.

Konradsen told me about the rebellion among the young actors.

Did he inconvenience you with such a trivial matter?

Goodness! This rebellion was just the work of one person -

- who complained about not being offered a part.

An anonymous letter in which the person complained -

- that young Erasmus Montanus was played by you.

You see? So silly. I had completely forgotten about it.

Is it possible that it was going through your head when you dried up?

That someone complained and thought you were too old?

Too old?

Honestly. As if I can't play a 25-year-old!

It's ridiculous. As I said, I forgot all about it.

Perhaps you saw someone in the audience, and it struck you -

- that this was the anonymous complainant.

What an imagination! But why can't I remember who it was?

Either because you were shocked to dry up in a packed theater -

- or because the person was someone so close to you -

- that your unconscious mind rejected it.

And now I presume you'll tell me that it was my own student?

- Was he there? - Yes, but it wasn't him.

He admires and loves me. The funny thing is -

- that it was the part I helped him rehearse for his drama school audition.

- It was "Erasmus Montanus". - Interesting. The very role!

Mogens. That's who it was.

- Are you sure? - Yes. He was the one!

He was the one who sat there in the dark seething with envy -

- and with folded arms. He'd be nothing without me.

Like Brutus he has stabbed me in the back.

That inept ingrate. That two-faced worm!

Youth will always supplant the old.

You probably did the same thing. It's the natural order of things.

You don't have stage fright. You're just afraid -

- that you'll be playing the more mature roles.

- Hello, sweet Alma. - Hello, August.

I'm so glad you're staying -

- although you won't be practising with Mr. Weyse.

May I flatter myself that it's because I'm here?

That might be reading too much into it, sweet August.

- Sorry. I was taking a nap. - It was a long journey.

- Do sit down, Mr. Molin. - Thank you. I'm just a bit curious.

How did it go down there? Did you see the vacation resort?

- Yes. It was very impressive. - What did Mr. Fischer's firm say?

They're interested in working with me, but there is a catch.

The party has to sanction the deal.

Of course.

The party will only work with people they have investigated.

- What do they look into? - Everything, Mr. Madsen. Everything.

They're very thorough. Your construction work and finances -

- and your family matters.

So that's what they do.

I had a mishap on the American stock market, but that was ten years ago.

I'm sure you've paid everyone their due. You're enterprising.

The party understands that.

What's most important is that they can count on your loyalty.

Naturally. Count on it in what way?

That you or your family don't do anything -

- that is inconsistent with the interests of Germany.

With your lovely daughters, I'm sure you have nothing to fear.

It's just me.

Vera just gave them the sad news.

- My colleague telephoned again. - Can he get the papers?

Unfortunately. He just wanted to inform us -

- how the Danish authorities view our situation.

- Meaning? - We're harboring an illegal refugee.

- They take a stern view of that. - Of course.

- It doesn't change my involvement. - Or ours. Right, Vera?

What did he say?

He told me about a Jewish bike dealer -

- who was smuggled into Denmark by a Danish skipper from Germany.

An officer was sent to apprehend the skipper and take him to court.

- It's what I've said all along. - Did he just get a fine?

- Imprisonment. - Yes. We'll all end up in prison.

I have an idea. I got it from one of the crime novels I've read.

People in the same situation got hold of some shady characters -

- who could forge identity papers.

I've had it up to here, Lydia! Don't we have enough problems?

- And now we have to forge papers? - You're right.

I don't know how to go about it. We don't know any criminals.

I don't know about that. What would you call the four of us?

- Hello, hr. Frigh. - Hello.

I'm sorry about our previous conversation.

- May I sit down? - Please.

I thought your father had told you that he wanted to sell the factory.

Of course he wanted to spare you. You were very young.

I hear that you'll be part of the management after the vacation.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

- You and I are alike. - Are we?

I also took over my father's business.

However, he wasn't as considerate as your father.

- Sparing me was out of the question. - But you've done well anyway.

Yes, but having the freedom to choose for oneself -

- is the greatest freedom, isn't it?

Hello, madam. May I congratulate you on your wise and clever son?

- The future is in good hands. - Thank you.

- What did you talk about? - Nothing in particular.

- Are you feeling better? - Nothing's wrong with me.

You've spent so much time in your room.

There's a dance in the Skaw tonight. Jesper Duelund's orchestra is playing.

Mr. Duelund was a guest here a few years ago.

It's that jazz you like.

- Some nice girls might come. - Probably. But I'm not interested.

- Would you like me to do it? - Yes please, Edith.

My fingers aren't as strong as they used to be.

- Did you talk to Valter? - Not yet.

I haven't been home yet. Does Morten really want to lease out the hotel?

Coming back isn't easy now that they have baby Peter.

But Fie and Morten definitely wanted to ask you first.

I told them what a good job you're doing, Edith.

- Thank you. - Mrs. Berggren's guest is here.

- Then please let her know. - He's in the dining room.

I told him the table in the parlor was set, but he insisted.

The dining room reminds him of the soul of the Danish people.

If that's how he feels, we'd better let him stay there.

Mrs. Berggren. Lovely to see you again. Sit down, sit down.

I have new, charming ideas.

Thank you.

We've completely forgotten the Egtved Girl!

You also must include Himmelbjerget, the Dybb�l Mill and Holger Danske.

Kronborg overlooks Zealand's gate

and the white ships how bright, how straight

- Isn't that so? - Yes, but how are we going...?

I wrote a new script. Here.

You asked me to cut the budget by 15%, but with all this extra...

Money isn't a problem. Just make it, and we'll work it out.

Pardon me for saying so, but isn't this a bit over the top?

Is this your film or mine? Who wrote the script?

- You did. - Who knows about tourism?

- You do. - I established the Tourist Association.

It'd be nothing without me. I know our country better than anyone else.

Have you visited every part of Denmark? Have you worked in tourism for 30 years?

No! And yet you speak of things you know nothing about!

No offense. Follow my instructions to the letter -

- and it'll be a tribute to our country.

I'm going inside.

Which way did he go? He used the back door! Run!

- What's going on? Who are you? - Hansen. CID.

- I hope he didn't accost you. - No. What's wrong?

- Who did he claim to be? - From the Danish Tourist Association.

- Did he ask you to make a film? - Yes.

The Danish Tourist Association doesn't exist.

- The man is a mental patient. - You're kidding!

I'm afraid so. He once worked at a tourist agency -

- but he had a breakdown, so his wife had him committed.

Now he tells everyone he's the director of tourism.

I've been pursuing him. He's fine until you disagree with him.

Please excuse me. I have to help my colleague.

I hope you haven't wasted too much time on him.

- Crazy? - I can't believe it.

- What's his diagnosis? - Excessive patriotism? I don't know.

Didn't it ring a bell when he said he was from the Tourist Association?

Or when he said that his office was closed for the summer?

- Or when he started singing? - He did that the first time.

- No, he said he could hear something. - "The Elf-King's Daughter".

- Now you know why he didn't call. - He was on the run.

Thanks for your support! I spent three weeks on this.

- I don't think it's funny. - None of us does.

Our firm went down the drain, but the way it happened...

Is damned funny.

How did your meeting go?

Fantastic.

- Yes? - Telephone, Mr. Weyse.

If it's the ticket office, I'm not here.

- It's Jesper Duelund. - Jesper Duelund?

He's playing in the Skaw. Haven't you heard? Do you want to take it up here?

Yes, please.

- Weyse. - Long time no see.

- True. - I'm in the Skaw.

It's our last night, so if you'd like to come...

- That's very kind, but... - I have new band members.

The place is packed with young people. They love it.

Young people? No, I don't think it's my kind of thing.

You can't have turned into a fuddy-duddy already!

Great artists are ageless. I hope Ane will come too.

You could give her a ride. See you.

- Weyse? - Yes, Edith?

Your cocktail. Shall I put it in your room?

Yes, please. Please.

Yes?

- Excuse me. - Aren't you done in here?

I am.

I just wanted to ask you...

It's my night off. We can go swimming if you like.

- Yes. That's what we're allowed to do. - Or go for a drive.

- Are you sure? - If you want to.

Do you want to? That's the crux of the matter. Last time you...

- Or we can just forget it. - I'll wait by the sign at 9 p.m.

Then you can make up your mind.

Take it easy, Olga. It talked to Count Ditmar.

It was just a police officer you saw. It has nothing to do with us.

The police had some other business here. They left long ago.

It's just a matter of time before they'll be back.

And we will have harbored a Jewish refugee from Germany!

- It's our duty to help him. - Yes, of course it is.

I just wish he wasn't here or that Vera had found him.

How many times do I have to tell you to close that door?

- What took you so long? - I heard Mrs. Fjelds� and her sister.

I think I know who the man at Mrs. Andersen's is. Sibylle's brother.

He's Jewish and was sent to a camp.

- Then what's he doing here? - He fled.

They said that Vera found him. That must be who she visits.

Where are you going?

- Where is your sister? - Where do you think?

Vera? Oh, there you are. Now listen here.

- Where is your father? - With Vera. What's going on?

Nothing.

- I forbid you to contact him. - It's not your decision!

- You bet it is! - Everyone can hear you.

I don't give a damn. Stay away from him, or I'll see to it.

Harboring a refugee is illegal.

- Are you going to turn him in? - Of course not.

- Stay out of this, Therese. - It's because of your German friends.

They're colleagues, not friends. I don't judge what they do.

You let them order you around just for the sake of business.

- My business pays your bills! - I don't want your blood money!

This man is in mortal danger. The people you work for -

- just want to kill him. They killed his wife right in front of him.

I'm going to help him no matter what you say.

If you do him any harm, I'll never see you again!

This is my room. I'd like you to leave.

Weyse!

Good to see you. What about Ane?

I asked her, but it's not her night off.

- Is she well? - In fine fettle.

- Sit down and have a drink. - It's Edward Weyse.

- Really? - Yes. Don't you recognize him?

Shall we ask him to join us?

You don't feel right about being here.

The boy from home, Anders...

We've known each other since we were little. It was meant to be.

He'll buy a farm when he's saved up and finished his national service.

- Then it's all been planned. - But not that I would meet you.

But you have to return to your factory.

Yes.

My life has been planned too. You're right.

I don't want to go anywhere.

I just want to stay with you.

- I feel the same way. - Let's forget all about plans.

And pretend that this summer will never end. What do you say?

One day we'll realize the greater purpose of all this.

- Maybe not now, but someday. - Philip believes in fate.

He doesn't understand that the point of everything is that there is no point.

I feel just like this. A big fat zero.

No marriage, no firm, no future.

- You have us. - Yes, but you're in Paris.

We'll probably move back home. There's too much talk of war there.

Cheers.

- We thought you were older. - I'm the same age as you.

- Do you live here? - We're on a hiking trip.

- We're from Hellerup. - Lovely high school graduates! Cheers.

Cheers.

- Did you graduate? - Yes.

- Last year. - That can't be right.

Then how can my mother have seen all your films?

I started as a child actor.

You lovely ladies will have to excuse me. That's my cue.

August! How did you get in here? I locked the door.

That's the surprising thing in this hotel.

Everyone can lock their door, but some keys work on several doors.

Luckily, yours and mine. Isn't it a sign, little Alma?

This has to stop. I don't want anyone to know you're in my room.

- Why has it come to this? - Honestly, August.

Why have we gone from being kind and understanding...

... to something that neither of us wants to be?

I'll tell you why, Alma. It's when...

It's when love is lost. When it's brutally snatched from us.

- August, our marriage... - I know it was my fault.

But I want you to know something. I always wanted the best for us.

Always. All I ever wanted was the two of us together since I met you.

The two of us. You'll never find anyone who loves you like I do.

- I'll leave now. - August, come here.

Come and sit here for a minute.

- Strange as it is, I care for you. - Do you?

Yes.

Our marriage failed long before we met each other.

The harm was done in your childhood.

It's too much for me to deal with, you see.

You have to stop coming in here at night.

- I don't sleep well. - Write a letter to your new wife.

She'll appreciate it.

- Oh, it's you. - I hope I'm not bothering anyone.

- It's only me. Please continue. - No, I was just practicing.

I play at the morning assembly, and school starts soon.

I'll have to teach them to sit still all over again.

- Some of them are rascals. - I can tell that you miss them.

I suppose I do.

Mrs. Andersen asked if I wanted to lease the hotel.

Did she? That was very generous of her.

I asked Valter what he thought. "It's up to you."

"If it's what you want, I won't interfere."

- He's a fine man, Edith. - Yes. Yes, he is.

But I said no. I've missed my children all this summer.

They're fine, but it's too much to hear -

- that Astrid lost a tooth, while I wasn't there.

I told Mrs. Andersen that I'd like to work here -

- but I want to go home at night.

I'd better be getting on. The guests will be up soon.

- Good morning, Mr. Weyse. - Good morning.

Did you sleep well?

- Yes, thank you. - Once you had the chance.

How did I end up here? I didn't drive, did I?

- You called a taxi. - Driver Larsen.

- Did anyone see us enter? - They'd think you were ashamed of us.

- Are you? - No, no.

But you girls have to get going. You're hiking to Tversted.

- Isn't that true? - We're in no hurry.

But I'm in a hurry. Do me a favor and slip out of here.

You don't want to be seen, do you?

- Is Leslie up? - He'll be down soon.

He's much better. I asked if he was upset about not going back to Holland.

He wasn't. The crisis seems to be over and the girl forgotten.

- Goodness! Jesper. - Hi, Edith. Serve this gentleman first.

- You rang the bell. - I can wait.

So can I. I'm on vacation.

You're a guest here, so you should go first.

We're served in the order we arrive at the desk.

- I don't care about the order! - Ane is in the kitchen.

Here are Mr. Weyse's car keys. I drove his car here.

I'll give them to him.

- Who in the world is he? - Jesper Duelund. He's a jazz musician.

I see. That explains his bad manners.

- It's the parents' responsibility. - It is.

How may I help you?

Would you put a large bouquet of flowers -

- in Mrs. Molin's room? The largest you can find.

Don't tell her they're from me. She loves flowers.

- Of course. - Thank you.

I've thought about you. About both of you.

You and Emma.

I... I'm not leaving till tomorrow.

Can I see you tonight?

- Tonight? - Yes.

- Isn't it your night off? - It is.

I'll pick you up at 9 p.m., and we can say goodnight to Emma.

Isn't that a good idea?

No, Jesper. It isn't.

So what happened?

Nothing.

- Did she say yes or no to him? - I don't know.

But you can easily feel that you should've said the opposite.

Now go and call Helene and ask how she and the boys are -

- and say that you miss them. No, send flowers.

Thirty red roses. No fifty. No, that's overwhelming. Call her.

Put the cards on the table and confess.

No, flowers are better. No, she'll be puzzled and think that I...

And we can't have that.

Deliberately left behind, so I'll tear off to Tversted. Oh, no you don't.

No, girls. I'll leave it in reception -

- where you can pick it up. I'm done with all that.

I'm a married man in the prime of my life.

He has to leave. He mustn't have anything to do with Vera!

He wants to leave anyway.

But he can't!

- Edith said you wanted to talk to me. - Come in.

I talked to Aurland about him. He wants to go to his sister in Sweden.

- His name is Robert. - But he doesn't have any papers.

- But he's Danish, right? - Then they'd have to let him stay.

He's an Austrian citizen. I already told you that.

He was born in Denmark, so he can get a Danish birth certificate.

That will get him into Sweden. A passport isn't needed.

- Your father's right. - Damn straight!

How will he get hold of it?

- Were you christened in Copenhagen? - Not christened, but you're right.

- It must be in the register. - Mr. Aurland's colleague is Jewish.

He'll contact the rabbi discreetly.

- Did your father devise this plan? - He's not really so bad.

My mother describes him as a sheep in wolf's clothing.

You can have these back. I'm not very fond of crime novels.

I have enough excitement. But this one, this is good.

- Did you have something to do with it? - The publishers asked me to read it.

Mrs. Fjelds� thinks you wrote it. You told me so when you brought it.

Did I? Yes. It was sweet of her.

Mr. Weyse!

We missed you last night.

I went to the Skaw to visit an old friend.

You seem much better. Does that mean you'll rehearse Petruchio?

I'm sorry, Mrs. Molin. I'm much too young to play Petruchio.

Please excuse me. I'm off to Tversted.

- Good morning. - Feeling better?

- We missed you at breakfast. - I took a long walk.

Morten and Fie aren't coming back next year and want to lease out the hotel.

They offered it to Edith, but she misses her children.

- So then what? - They have to find a new leaseholder.

- Yes. Of course. - So why not us?

Philip, you said there was a point to everything. It all fits.

You want to leave France. I need a new job.

We love this hotel. This is where the three of us met.

Yes, how can we...?

I'll take care of the guests. Ditmar does the books, and you cook.

Martha has left.

Amanda, let me see if there's a vacant cell where your tourist friend is.

- I'm serious. - That's what I'm afraid of.

- How many hours of sleep did you get? - None. So what do you say?

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