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A Soap

Charlotte has successful beauty salon-

but her life with Kristian is boring her more and more-

and she finally decides to leave him

She take the plunge while he' s at a seminar in Malmo

She packs her things and moves into the first flat she can find

But what kind of love is Charlotte dreaming about?

Why is it so hard for her to find happiness?

What kind of longings are working on her?

And the woman in the flat downstairs

Is she really what she claims to be?

And what does she long for?

New horizons

Yeah?

Hi Hi

I'm in here How about this!

Well? Well, what's this all about?

I just want to move this bed They've left it in a really dumb place

You called me to move your bed? They just dumped it here

You just shaved, huh? Yes You left me, Charlotte

There's no rule says you can' t help your ex move a bed

Would you grab that end?

Hold on I've just become a resident doctor

I've already congratulated you But we're about to buy a house

I'm not the house-living type Don't smoke in here

You prefer run-down neighborhoods? Yes

What do you want, then?

I'll give you whatever you want, Charlotte

I want this bed

Not the fucking bed, it' s you I'm talking about!

So tell me? What is it you're lacking?

What do you need? Stop mimicking me all the time

What I'm lacking?

When your woman fucks around, you slap her

Right? Come on, slap me

Come on

Come on, slap me You're too much

Am I? Then Slap me

Then we'll fuck and then you can help move the bed and that'll be that

Come on

I'll just get someone else to help me move that bed, okay?

Don't do anything you don't feel like Go have a smoke

Bye-bye

Well, take care then Right

Hi You've called Veronica and Miss Daisy

We can't take the phone, so please leave a message Bye

Hello, it's Klaus Holvig

Yes, here I am Yes

Yes, I have

Yes, but I don't understand why it takes so long to get an answer

It's very hard for me to sit and wait for a letter from you

Yes Okay

Well, goodbye Bye

God dammit!

Hi Welcome Hi

It was really good last time Really?

You're absolutely the best

Thanks Nice of you to say so

Won't you take your jacket off? Yes

Now, now Okay

don't be nervous No, no

Maybe it should be a little different today

You'll get it just the way you want it

I want to take a huge shit And you punish me for it

Oh yeah And you punish me for it

I'll put a newspaper on the floor Then you do it and I'll punish you

Then right up the ass

No I only do French and Swedish Handjobs and blowjobs

500 Kroner Yeah

It's going to be really nice

I want you to call me "little soldier"

Yes? How?

"What the hell is this mess little soldier?" Something like

I can call you that No problem

I've been in Iraq Pretty crazy place, Iraq

We don't get personal Get those clothes off, little soldier!

Get going! Right

Here you go

Do you want one? Here, Miss Daisy

No! NO No

NO!

Who is it? My name's Charlotte

I know It's pretty early

What do you want? I've just moved in upstairs

Won't you open the door?

Just a second

Hi Hi

I've got this huge bed upstairs It needs to be moved

I was wondering if you'd mind?

I'm not really dressed Maybe you could get dressed

I'm pretty busy It won't take all day

No, but I have to change clothes first

Okay

Hi Hi

That took some time, didn't it? Yes, well

This is it It has to go in the bedroom Just grab it down there

That's it If you just hold it up, I think we can

Just pull it There I think we can slide it

That's it

There No

There's not enough room Listen If you push at the top

If you push there At the top

There? No, at the top

Just push it towards me, then maybe I can

that's better Now we can slide it again

You don't have a hairslide do you? Take your wig off That's

There Great!

There's a nice, strong guy inside there, huh? You live alone?

No, I live with my dog

Really? You've got a thing for dogs?

It was really nice of you to help I'd like to give you something

But I don't want anything from you

Okay? Just a little present

I don't want anything from you I don't want anything at all

The first time's never that great, is it?

No

It'll be better next time, if you want to get together again

I'm not saying it was bad

It'll be better when we learn more about each other's feeling

I like mine strong You want some coffee?

Very strong Very strong Three teaspoons-full

Didn't you say you had a wife?

Yes Can't she make that cup of coffee?

Jesus

I'm trying to be polite and not just split like other men do

But that would be easiest for both of us

I just asked if you'd make a cup of coffee! I was trying to be polite

Crazy cunt

Hey, did you get to see all of it?

Hello, it's Charlotte

Won't you open up?

I have a present for you

Hi I have a present for you for helping with the bed

It was so nice of you

I have a beauty salon in town, and this foundation is really go

Thanks Men have rougher skin than women

If you mix these two, it'll help

You don't want to look like a man, do you?

Just as long as I don't look like a crazy cunt

Crazy

Yes, hello?

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Actually I'm at work Oh, really?

Hi Hi, Mum

You're certainly made up today Don't Stop it Don't, Mum!

I've brought some magazines for you

Here

And here's that p�t� you like so much Here, darling

That's much nicer than the last one

What does he want for his birthday?

Stop it, Ulrik I'm just asking what he wants

Ulrik stop! None of that "Ulrik" stuff

'Bye again, my darling Bye

Charlotte's moved her bed with Veronica's help

and can enthusiastically start on her new life

But downstairs, Veronica's world is falling apart

Once more she's flirting with the final, fatal act

What will the consequences be for Charlotte?

And how will her bewildered soul react

to these new and unfamiliar challenges?

Dark clouds

Hello?

Hello?

Your dog's shouting, dammit!

Hey

Hello, beautiful

Hello Hey!

Would you mind stopping that? Hello?

Would you mind stopping that?

Kristian, I've just found someone who's taken a bunch of pills He's passed out

Yes, now he's on his side

He has thrown up Everywhere

Just stick my finger in? Okay I've got two fingers in his mouth

Come on, man

Come come

It's not working

And you just lie down and stay quiet

Down!

Or whatever it's called

Hey, not in here Come here, dog

Come here

You can live in here It's your new home That's it No, down there

Here's a blanket Now we go to sleep Good night

Hi, Marlene

Yes, it's me I'll be in a little later today

The guy downstairs had to be rushed to the hospital

so I'm bringing him some clothes

Yeah, I've got to walk his dog, too

No, just ask Sheila to order some wax and ask about that couch again

Yes, okay See you Bye

Quiet!

What have you gotten yourself into now?

New underwear How do you like it?

In the middle of the night I have to explain-

How to keep someone from suffocating in his own vomit

I'm sorry

Who's this guy who goes taking pills in your bed?

There's no guy in my bed

And if there were, it'd have nothing to do with you

Can we talk a little? Fire away

What is it? Can't we go into the living room?

People can talk in halls

We've lived together 4 years and now I have to stand in the hall?

Or what? No

Really? I think you ought to leave

You! You're simply the most You know what you are? Huh?

That's my new dog

Is this what you wanted? Was it?

I see

Here you go

Hi Hi

Thanks for bringing my clothes You're welcome

Thanks for taking care of Miss Daisy Of course

May I have her back, now? Sure She's in the living room

Hi, Miss Daisy Hi

Hi hi

Have you taken any walks? Yeah, yeah

What have you given her to eat? All kinds of things Pizza

Dogs have very delicate stomachs They should only get dog food

The Lady and the Tramp eat spaghetti and meatballs

But Miss Daisy's a real dog Oh, right

Thank you very much for taking care of her It was nice of you

It's no big deal

I'd like to do something in return You would?

So, if I kill myself, you'll take care of my dog?

No, I mean, like doing you a favor I'm the woman who has everything

It's important for me I want to do you a favor

But, what? I don't know Just think about it

Come

I suddenly had another dizzy spell Ulrik

Hi Hi

Nice to see you again Same to you

What do you think I've bought to you? Aw, Mum

It's just a silly little thing Sweet, little quail eggs

You needn't buy me so many things I know you like this spicy p�t�

Isn't that right? Yes Shall I make some coffee?

Dad's at the marina, and I have to go pick him up, Ulrik

Don't call me that!

I don't get involved in your affairs I gave birth to a boy That's all

My letter's coming soon and then I'm having that operation

For sure No

Yes, I am No

You can't expect to have the operation just like that

Why not? You're too nervous

You're much too unstable, Ulrik No

Let's see

No, not them Here they are

What's this, now? I got the ones you like

Here What's that?

I bought him a present

It's not necessary

Yes, it is No, not at all You shouldn't bother

But You can give it to someone else

Maybe I wasn't invited to Dad's birthday-

But you can fucking well give him a present!

Speak properly, now Yes, but just take it

Yeah, yeah yeah!

Bye, honey Bye

Oh, fuck

Hi Hi

I've been thinking about it Really? And so?

I actually have something I want you to do for me

Veronica's flirtation with death puts Charlotte in a situation

Where she has to show her potential as guardian angel and dogsitter

Later, while fetching clothes and dog food in Veronica's flat

she unwittingly tosses the possibly crucial letter-

Into the pile of advertisements

And, just as Veronica is starting to face life again-

Charlotte wants to be paid back for her help

But what is Charlotte's price?

And will they ever be even?

Sweet music

How do you want them?

Just curtains, you know

I just don't want that creep staring straight into my bedroom

It could be something romantic, where they hang in soft layers

No, completely normal ones Normal?

Yes, normal curtains That just hang straight

147, okay?

And 163

You could sew them with some ribbons along the side that hang down

No No

Okay, how about a pattern? No, no patterns and no flowers, either

No What color? Color?

I like gray And black and white

I have some light blue material No Just normal curtain color

"Curtain color"? White

Oh Right That'll be fine

You're wearing my foundation It suits you

Thanks

You actually look quite lovely

So they should just be plain white? Are you blushing?

Nope

147 high and 163 That's cute

I'll make them for you

It all went so fast I never got to tell you about myself

Well I'm divorced

I'm a free man We have a fine relationship We're on speaking terms

She's found someone new, so That's terrific!

Here's my home number, too

What's going on here at the bottom?

There? That's a ruffle

Yes, that's what it looks like

Come on, it's okay if it's a little romantic This is a bedroom

Right Okay Super-nice curtain I can take the ruffle off

No, no, no Don't Cheers Cheers

Happy curtains

Don't you drink at all?

No, not much I get drunk so easily Me, too

Well, I assume you' II stay for dinner

No, I'd better go back

My favorite TV soap is about to start

Then you can just watch it here No

I'll make some food in the meantime

It's not just a TV, it' s a sports screen

I think the remote's over there

I'll just plug it in There

Your own private cinema

You watch this all the time?

That one hates all of them because she can't have the one she loves

So the blonde's the bad one and the dark one's the good one?

No, not really

That one there is always jealous and she lies to all of them

She lies to herself, too I see

You shouldn't bite your nails

Must be an exciting secret, huh?

Well I think II go fix us some food

What's going on with those men?

What do you mean? Those men who visit you?

I do sewing for people

I shorten pants and put in zippers and things like that

Zippers? I only get a small pension

Clothes and shoes and make-up are expensive

Then sewing's a good idea You're really good at it

Thanks

Shall we play a party game? What kind of party game?

I tell you a secret about myself and you tell me a secret about yourself

I see What secret? Don't say it now

You can't know it ahead of time Come on, you start

I start

I've never had a sweetheart

Uhh Haven't you?

Now it's my turn No Do we have to play this game?

Just talk about normal things

Okay

Whoever has the biggest breasts, wins

Hey, a curtain party A curtain party in my bedroom!

With ruffles, too

Run out of steam, honey bunch?

Yes Things are turning

Turning?

Hey, bitch, you want me to fuck you?

What? Sorry, I don't know what I was doing

I'm having an operation What?

I'm just waiting for a letter from the authorities

If they let me, then I'll be a real woman

You're going to have it cut off?

Yes They remove the penis and make an artificial clitoris

They use the skin from the scrotum to make the inside of the vagina

They also attach the urethra beneath the vagina wall-

so you pee like a real woman, too

You know what? I think you ought to get out of here

Get off your ass and your pee-pee and fuck off to your own flat!

There's no reason to speak like that

Was there some part of that sentence you didn't understand?

Goodbye, VERONICA and thanks for an enchanted evening

You don't deserve anyone, either!

Do you want to feel Mother's belt?

No, tell me how to touch my self, Mother

"Yes, that's good, Mother Yes, that's good, Mother "Come on

"Good, Mother?" Good, Mother"

You're supposed to say how I'm supposed to play with myself

And that you'll scrub me clean Yes, I know My mistake

What the hell are you doing? It can't be so fucking complicated

Get your shit together Come on Come on!

Just hold on Shouldn't I just give you some French at no extra charge?

Isn't that okay?

Yes Then bring that thing over there

Come here

Hello?

Hello?

During an otherwise innocent celebration of her new curtains-

Charlotte is overwhelmed by such chaotic feelings-

that she suddenly and harshly throws Veronica out of her flat

And Veronica's world falls apart once again

Loneliness and self-hatred rise to the surface-

and she has difficulty coping

But who will save Charlotte, who will soon find herself in a situation-

where she's really out of her depth?

Heart beats

Nope, you're drunk I don't want this

Why are you so afraid of love?

Are you afraid of being dumped?

I'm not finished I'm coming in, yeah? Well, you're not

Wow! Feeling those hormones, huh?

What the hell's this all about, Charlotte?

You don't even dare unpack and make yourself a home

You're ready to run away again, aren't you?

Interesting observation

Yeah, you can hear what I say is true You can feel it, can't you?

What is it? Are you afraid of feelings?

You? Discussing your feelings?

Can't you just answer when I ask you something?

You needn't be afraid of me

Okay?

You fly's open

Look what the fuck you made me do!

What the hell's with you?!

Why are you such a fucking, dirty whore, huh?

Why?! Stop it!

Stop it now! Get out

Come on, go!

Goodbye!

I just want her back, for Christ's sake

I just want her back

Charlotte, I just want you back, baby I want you back

Get out of here!

Fuck off

But I have to see Fuck off!

I'm sorry

I said, I'm sorry

Careful, now

Just these stairs, okay? No

Yes, you have to

Come on Come on Down here

Then you can lie down

I'm cold

Careful

I feel nauseous

You've probably had a little concussion

No sleeping tonight I'll wake you up a couple of times, at least

Put this on

I want to lie down

You've already said that I' m making your bed, okay?

It hurts

A lot of things do, don't they?

Good morning

No, Charlotte, just stay lying down

I have to go to work You just stay there, I said

Just call and say you' re sick Here

I've made us some delicious breakfast

Nice, warm tea and What'd I do with that?

Look There's sunny-side-up quail eggs with parsley

Toasted rolls and different kinds of p�t�

Spiced p�t� and salmon p�t� and French p�t�

You sure know how to fight, don't you?

We'll have to postpone it I'm busy today

Be quiet I'll take you out later Let me have a look at that foot

Must be someone who wants his zipper fixed, don't you think?

He really wants it fixed You keep quiet

Let's see if I can find it

Ow, dammit!

That was that Damn it

Why don't you wear a bra?

I don't have any breasts I take hormones but they don't really help

You could put cotton in it No, it feels silly

What about silicone? I thought about that, too

They just don't feel natural, no matter what they say I've felt some

I can't remember how breasts feel, at all

Have you ever felt any?

Maybe I could try feeling yours

You're just sitting there doing absolutely nothing

Yes, well, mine are really fantastic

You mustn't watch television if you have a concussion

Can't you dry the other foot yourself I'll take wash bowl out

Veronica?

Yes?

Who are you? My name's Charlotte

Where's Ulrik?

She's Probably out walking the dog I don't know, actually

I'm Ulrik's mother Yes Won't you come in?

How do you know each other? I live upstairs

But You sleep here? Yes

I fell off my bicycle

So she's looking after me a bit

Yeah, Yeah

This is for the dog I don't like that silly name he's given it

No, it's pretty dumb Yes, it is, isn't it?

Would you like a glass of water? Yes, yes, thanks

You have to promise me something Yes?

Promise me You'll look after him

He's very frail You have to treat him very gently

Promise me

Promise me you'll look after him

Yes

of course Thank you

I have to go now

Good morning Hi

Has my mother been here? Yes

Why Why are you looking at me like that?

No special reason

Would you mind looking at this foot It still hurts

I don't know what's wrong with it

I see It probably needs to soak in soap water again

There's still probably still a splinter

I'll make some tea, okay?

Are you leaving?

I can't just lie here doing nothing at all

Now, maybe?

Now? Now what?

Charlotte calls in sick after her violent showdown with Kristian

so she's looking after me a bit

But their intimacy soon awakens other longings

But what about the letter that's still lying forgotten in Veronica's hall?

And have we really seen the last of Kristian?

And isn't it just hopeless to imagine-

That love will conquer all?

Two souls

it's it's tape

it doesn't matter

you you better

you better go back to your flat

yes, you must go back to your flat No

yes I don't to play anymore You have to go!

We can't we can' t play anymore That's it

where are my clothes

hi, it's me

won't you come over?

Just come over, okay?

' I m sorry

that's almost too much

I'm sorry, Charlotte I' m sorry, goddammit

I'm sorry, I'm sorry I' m sorry, I'm sorry

can't you just forgive me, Charlotte?

If you dance for me

you know I can't dance

if you dance for me, we' II forget about that beating

Charlotte come on, Kristian, dance for me!

It's your only chance I mean it

Charlotte, isn't this come on dance

more, Kristian Come on

come now, Charlotte

you're dancing

I think I'll leave again

what is it you want? Damned if I know

what would you like?

I'm ashamed I've never hit anymore

say what it is you' d like and you'll get it

what is it you want absolutely most of all?

I I want you

what'd you say? I can' t hear you I want you

louder I want you!

Are you leaving? Yes I guess I have to go to work

I'm moving home again

yes I think we should give it another chance

okay

you feel the same way, too, don't you?

Or what? Yes

yes

so? What?

Nothing

I don't know what I'm doing in this shitty neighborhood, anyway

hi may I come in?

What do you want?

I can't be with anyone, can I?

Not with the body I have

and this is the only one I've got

and it's completely wrong Completely, totally wrong

but now I've met you and would like to be with you

but I can't be with you

I don't I don't know what I'm capable of

it doesn't matter

it was just some foolishness on a sofa, wasn't it?

I can't be in love with you

you run around with a wig

and are having it cut off, and everything

Kristian, come here a moment

isn't there something you want to say to Veronica?

Yes

yes, I I'd like to say I'm sorry

and I'd also like to say

that I respect what you did That you stopped me

that was well done

I'm not getting involved in this

well, what shall we say?

We're not saying anything

what are you talking about now?

I can't, Kristian

watch out, miss daisy

I have good news

what kind of face is that?

Are you sad?

I have something that will make you happy

I told dad I'm going to take a class in Thai food

then I can come and really be here every Tuesday afternoon

tell dad that you're coming to visit me

I'll call you Veronica

if that's what you want I'll just come another day

no, mum, tell dad that you come to see me

and tell him I'm your and his child

no matter what I do or what he thinks of it

but you know how he is I don' t want those

you're going to have to tell him, otherwise you can't come here anymore

mother I've been given permission to have the operation

I love you

You know I can't come back, maybe we've never met before

love is promise, darling

that's a promise about protecting and forgiving

you know you save me, Robert

I'm just confused with this guy

no, it's true

you save me with your love

nothing is big than our love

well

well, what?

I just want to say I'm sorry It doesn't matter now

I've been given permission by the authorities

I'm having the operation

yes, you are

I was thinking about your nails

what do you mean? Because you bite them

real women don't bite their nails

no

I still owe you a secret, too

yes

we only heard yours I have one I want to tell you

what's this secret, then?

Charlotte - Trine Dyrholm

Veronica - David Dencik

Kristian - Frank Thiel

Veronica's Mother - Elsebeth Steentoft