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- About our little agreement... - We'll wait till Ellinor is well.

It takes place in a devastated city where the house crashes down on them.

- Why don't we find the diamonds? - I don't want to help Colonel Fuchs.

Who says we're helping him?

If she leaves him, he can't live it up anymore.

- He stayed married for the money. - How feeble!

Nuremberg?

I said I'd only go -

- if my wife and daughter come with me.

Your wife?

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- I did not! - You did so!

They've been like that all morning.

I just have time for a dip. The water is lovely.

- I went for a dip four times yesterday. - That sounds lovely.

I thought it was one of the maids. Your father won't get up.

No, I'm on holiday.

I've made a decision. It's no good.

Getting a tenant was a pipe dream. How could I run it from Germany?

I'll tell the estate agent we'll stick to the plan.

- He can put the hotel up for sale. - It's the right thing.

Amanda is right. She can't run this hotel when she lives in Germany.

- But we don't know what'll happen. - What could happen?

All kinds of things. But not if you buy it.

- No, I'm going to invest in America. - That'll never amount to anything.

If Seerup were interested, the agreement would've been made.

Talk about it later. The hotel won't go on the market -

- until the guests have left. I don't want them to know.

- How will they react when they're told? - But they won't be just yet.

- When are your sons coming? - Good question.

They biked to my uncle's in Hobro where a cow will be calving.

- Are they actually going to watch? - Children find it exciting.

- Can I tell Mrs. Weyse what you said? - I was just an idea.

I thought about celebrating my birthday here next year.

Olga turns 75 in April.

The whole family can come if it's in the summer.

How nice.

Especially when it's no longer a secret that Mr. Weyse is Sarah's...

It was just an idea. I haven't asked Amanda if there are vacancies.

Enjoy your meal.

Who telephoned?

The scene painters asked about the mountain. I had to say:

"Konradsen, I told you that the last scene doesn't take place on a mountain."

He thought I wasn't serious.

Isn't it wonderful? I've turned the theatre upside down -

- so both the statues of Holberg and Oehlenschläger are trembling.

The Lord not only gave us bread but this glorious spread.

Good morning, Mr. Molin.

- Miss Hansen. - Have you found the diamonds?

Could you close the parlour door please?

This whole venture... I really don't know.

- How long have you been a neurotic? - A neurotic?

- I don't think I am. - You are.

You keep looking over your shoulder for impending doom.

Now you have a chance to steal a fortune from the destroyer of your life.

I'm terribly sorry I got you involved in this.

Don't be. It's fun. I ransacked the kitchen last night.

- I hope not. - And the workshop. No dice.

But a door in the kitchen was locked.

- Everything is locked at night. - So I'd better do it now.

Please don't. People are working there.

- You took your time. - Sorry. Fie and I got talking.

May I? It's hard to make an egg dish without eggs.

They're here now.

This is a mess too. Someone has moved things around.

- Probably Trine and Lily. - They haven't used them today.

- Miss Hansen. - Do you need something?

No. I've just never been in here before. I wanted to see. It's nice.

- And a little courtyard. - We take our breaks there.

- And an extra room in there? - Martha locks it at night now.

- Why? - Some guests raided it.

Butter and liver paté were left out. I'd like to know who it was.

- Then what would you do? - Ask them for their coupons.

- May I take a look? - Please.

- Are the beach chairs put out? - No, the girls are doing laundry.

- Is it pheasant tonight? Lovely. - There isn't much to see here.

- Only food. - I find it interesting.

Martha!

- There you are, Frida. - Yes. Look.

- I made it. - Yes, almost all by yourself.

My mum saw it and thought it was lovely.

Thanks for letting me explore. It was interesting.

- What was interesting? - No idea.

No more visits to the kittens?

Not so loud. Frida finally stopped talking about them.

- Then the kite is a good distraction. - When did you last fly a kite?

- I'm not sure I've ever tried it. - Then isn't it about time?

- I wouldn't be much help. - No, you'd rather read inside.

Am I so terrible?

Come on, Otilia.

- Hello? Hi, Amanda. - Do you still agree that we'll sell?

I'll agree to whatever you decide. I think it's right.

- Did you tell the guests? - No. I won't ruin their holiday.

- I'll write to them later. - That's wise. It's a sensitive subject.

Haven't you heard from Philip yet? You have. You know where he is.

Yes, I do, but I promised not to say.

Did you speak on the telephone or did he come by?

He came by, didn't he?

You have to figure that out by yourselves, Ditmar. Goodbye.

- Was it Mitzi? - No, it was Amanda.

- We're selling. - What?

- The hotel. We're selling it. - That's good.

I never understood why you got involved in that.

- I'm taking the car. - The car? Where?

- Mitzi will be here tomorrow. - I'll be back.

When I'm 30? How should I know?

- You'll have four children. - Four?

I need to find a husband first. What about you?

- What will you be doing at 30? - I'll be a mountain climber.

You're silly.

I'm so glad you aren't angry anymore. I thought you didn't like me.

- That I didn't like you? - That's what it felt like.

- What if I liked you too much? - You can't like someone too much.

- Yes, you can. - How?

If you're in love, and the other person isn't.

- Why would you say that? - Because I mean it.

A girl can't be in love with another girl.

What if I am?

I forgot that I promised Edith to help with the beach chairs.

Go ahead. I'll do the rest.

- Who was it this time? - Director Konradsen again.

Panic abounds. Now the carpenters and costume department are complaining.

They can't understand that I've changed things.

"No one can be so visionary."

"It's not a tradition here at the Royal Theatre."

Even Konradsen chimes in and is afraid of the cost.

- Isn't it wonderful? - Yes. You're in high spirits.

Why are people so afraid of change?

Maybe it's not what we're used to -

- but it may turn out to be art for a change.

- What's all this? - Letters for my column.

I might be able to get them done the next time Konradsen calls.

- What that the gong? - I didn't hear anything.

I'm famished.

- Mr. Seerup? - The telephone was engaged.

- So I took a chance and drove over. - Come in. We've been for a dip.

- How is your wife? - Much better.

- It scared her more than anything. - Of course. I understand.

Will you join us for lunch?

- I don't want to impose. - You're not at all.

- Then we can talk afterwards. - Yes. About what?

I thought it was time to put something down on paper.

Yes! We can do it right away.

- But your lunch, Mr. Madsen. - It can wait. Have a seat.

- Then I'll step outside. - Go ahead. No, wait, Therese.

The damage has been done.

I'll have to see what I can do. Yes. Goodbye.

Damn it!

Your father and Seerup want lunch in our room. I'll tell the kitchen.

In 'The Skaw News' it says the hotel is for sale.

- Didn't you tell the estate agent... - He let it slip to the editor.

I have to get hold of the paper before the guests see it.

- Did you find it? - Yes, it's flying.

Frida needed a paper for her kite and happened to take it.

- What a wise child. - Yes.

- Hello. - Couldn't Amanda hold her tongue?

She only said she'd spoken to you. I hoped I'd find you here.

I've always loved this place.

But... I missed you.

What I said was so stupid. I'm so sorry.

I truly hope that you'll come back home.

- I won't, Ditmar. - Philip...

How many times do I have to apologise?

Is this how it ends? Really? After all our years together?

How many times haven't you been in denial about who you are?

And who I am?

You were willing, then unwilling.

- You didn't even get a divorce. - I didn't want to lose Vilhelm.

You lost him anyway. I can't take it anymore, Ditmar.

I'm doing just fine now. Here I can breathe.

- Can't you breathe at Frijsenhold? - Can you?

Have you ever been given permission?

It's strange. Those with the biggest houses are the least accommodating.

Did Mitzi get out of the Russian sector?

She's on her way here.

That's good. Give her my regards.

It's my mother's doing. I had nothing to do with it.

But it's still a good thing that she got out.

Yes? I knocked on your door five times. Where have you been?

I went for a long walk and had a good think.

- May I sit down? - Yes.

On the bed. You're familiar with it. From below.

- Did anyone catch you in the kitchen? - No, it was fine.

I looked in the locked room, but they weren't there.

Miss Hansen. I'm sure it's because those diamonds don't exist.

Why not?

I only have Fuch's word that his aide his a little bag.

Maybe his aide kept them for himself.

If they were here, we'd have found them.

- We... you have looked everywhere. - No, I have one room to go.

- Have you been in the guests' rooms? - All except one.

Either he's there or his wife is. Mr. Weyse.

Mrs. Weyse will be in the radio lounge later, and when he goes swimming...

Miss Hansen. I can tell that this will go wrong.

The very last room, Mr. Molin.

Yes?

- Were you resting? - Not at all. What do you want?

To give you this. The Riesling we never had.

I just took it out of the Frigidaire, so I hope it's still cold.

Thanks.

And I wanted to say goodbye. I'm going to Copenhagen.

My wife wants a divorce because of Mrs. Weyse.

She has a agony column that my wife wrote to.

- I know. - Did she tell you?

I saw the letter. We didn't know it was your wife.

And we didn't know she owned everything and you stayed for the money's sake.

- Who told you that? - Mrs. Madsen's husband.

He isn't familiar with my finances.

Yes, my wife owns the house in Gentofte -

- but I think I'll get by.

I'm sorry I hurt my wife.

I thought we'd agreed to live the way we do.

I hope we can work it out. I won't be back this summer.

- So take care. - Thank you. You too.

Alice? I'm sorry I've been so difficult.

It's hard not to get carried away around you.

But I very much admire your firmness of principle.

- Look. We have a visitor. - Hi, Fie.

Hi. Did you get my letter?

I'm so sorry if you feel that I blamed you for...

- Yes, so you wrote. - I mean it.

I know you had no choice but to send them off.

Molly says you saw their parents.

- Yes, I was just there. - Did your visit make them feel better?

How can you say that? They lost their sons.

I'm just asking if being reminded helped them.

- I'll let you talk in peace. - No, you can stay, Molly.

It's been two years. The only thing you've done is reopen the wound.

I'm grieving too. Aksel and Lars stayed with me for three years.

I wanted to see their parents and say:

"You had some lovely boys that the war took."

That was something I needed.

I'm delighted that we have two boys living happily across the water.

And who look forward to both their parents coming home.

- And we will. - Will we?

Yes?

- Could I tempt you with Riesling? - How wonderful.

I hope it's still cold. I got it half an hour ago.

It's still cool. Mr. Ødegaard Andersen came to say goodbye.

He went home to talk to his wife, who wants a divorce.

- Does she really? - It was our advice.

I'm sure he'll pull the chestnuts out of the fire now.

Why did he come to tell you?

We've seen each other a lot since last summer.

- When you say seen... - Yes.

As you know it's against my principles to have an affair with a married man.

- Now I've driven him back to his wife. - Do you regret it?

I feel like the princess in 'The Swineherd'.

"Oh, dear Augustin. All is lost, lost, lost."

- Cheers. - Cheers.

THE SKAW NEWS

You could have reminded me to bring my sunglasses, Helene.

Thank you so much!

Miss Hansen? What are you doing in here?

I can explain, Edward.

I don't think it's necessary, but you won't find it there.

I knew the theatre would call you and you'd be so curious -

- you'd have to check if I'd changed everything. I have.

I can lend you my notes, but it won't do you any good.

I doubt you can understand them -

- so let's just agree to meet at rehearsals this autumn.

You should've asked to borrow them instead of rummaging around.

Yes. I'm sorry, Edward. I was just so curious.

- The hotel is being sold. - What's this nonsense?

It's true. It's in the paper.

That can't be right! I refuse to believe it. I refuse!

We didn't understand what he meant.

- The hotel is being sold. - Sold?

- Where did you hear that? - It's in the paper.

If it's going to be sold, why haven't we been told?

- Is the hotel being sold? - Sadly, it looks that way.

- Sold? - It's in the paper.

It says 'a historic hotel'.

It says it's 10 km south of the Skaw.

- It must be this one. - I see that.

Yes, Amanda. It's best that you...

I'm so sorry you had to find out like this.

- Frida's father can't live in Denmark. - Is that definite?

We got the ruling a week ago.

Frida's and my futures are in Germany. We're leaving when the season is over.

Uwe will be a witness in the Nuremberg Trials.

- Hopefully not for the defense? - No, he was in the plot againt Hitler.

- Oh yes. That's right. - But what about us?

I hope and believe -

- that a new owner will run the hotel just the way you're used to.

Hope and believe...

Why are people so afraid of change?

- Isn't that what you said? - This is different, Helene.

Very different.

Why cook them now? Wouldn't it be better to do that just before service?

I know you miss correcting people, but I'm the cook here.

I'm not cooking them. I'm browning them.

I remember how Mrs. Andersen cooked game.

Stop it! There are more important things than how to cook pheasant.

Mrs. Berggren has put the hotel up for sale.

- Valter? - Do you have a minute, Edith?

- Is it the children? - No.

What then? We just heard the hotel is up for sale.

I know. It's in the paper. There's already a buyer.

Who?

- You've got to be kidding! - No. Thøger Thøgersen.

The man who has been so busy slandering Mrs. Berggren -

- that he wants to buy her hotel for the money he made on the Germans?

- I made pheasant, but no one's eating. - They have no appetite.

- Except Mr. Madsen. He ate the lot. - How can he not care?

- It might not be so bad. - It depends on the buyer.

I might as well tell you. Thøgersen is interested.

- Thøger Thøgersen? - Yes, Thøger and Tulle.

- Mrs. Berggren will never sell to them. - She might have to.

- Don't tell the guests. - They're already worried.

I wouldn't dream of saying a word.

He's already here. Is the champagne on ice?

Then bring it in right away.

Champagne? Champagne today?

Mr. Seerup. And you brought you wife. How nice.

- How do you do? - Very well, thank you.

Is it going... better?

Your English has improved, Mr. Madsen.

- She said your English has improved. - I do what I can.

- It's awfully quiet here tonight. - We have it all to ourselves.

The guests have just been told the hotel is being sold.

- So they want to stay in their rooms. - Is the hotel for sale?

- What are you talking about? - The hotel is put up for sale.

Our daughter is moving abroad.

- Their daughter is moving abroad. - I see.

- Did you make it to the lawyer's? - Yes. Let me show you.

Here.

It's as we agreed this morning.

- It looks perfect. - Then it's time to sign.

Yes.

- Will you go first? - Gladly.

- There. - And now my turn.

- Welcome to America. - Thank you.

Cheers.

- Here. - Cheers.

Cheers.

- At least Mr. Weyse is still here. - No one loves the hotel more.

- Isn't it sad he's in there all alone? - Yes.

... for sentimental reasons.

I hope you do believe me.

I've given you my heart.

I love you

and you alone were meant for me.

Please give your loving heart to me

and say we'll never part.

- Is he singing about the hotel? - I think so, dear.

How cute.

What was that?

He's singing a love song to the hotel.

- Is that what the song's about? - Yes.

Darling, I'm never lonely

whenever you are in sight.

I love you

for sentimental reasons.

I hope you do believe me.

I gave you my heart.

Oh, there you are, Madsen.

It's strange to think that instead of buying the hotel -

- you chose to leave it high and dry.

Well... Cheers.

I just wanted to say goodnight.

Everyone's gone to bed and won't talk about the sale.

It'd be a shame if the new owner found the little bag.

Now you've been everywhere. Even in Mr. Weyse's room.

That's true. You look so serious.

Do I? I was just thinking about what you said this morning.

- What did I say? - That I'm an anxious neurotic.

- Mr. Molin, that was just... - No. You're right.

I've always had a fear of losing.

Losing wealth.

Reputation.

Love.

But that my fear of losing made me throw myself into the Germans' arms...

That's not how I see myself. That's not who I am.

But the truth is we are what we do.

It might briefly help to blame others.

But in the end, the finger only points in one direction.

You're too hard on yourself, Mr. Molin.

You came to say goodnight. Goodnight, Miss Hansen.

- Goodnight, Mr. Molin. - Sleep well.

You too.

I'm sure you'll feel better in the morning.

Stop it, Lily. Forget what I said before.

- How could I? - Do you want me to leave?

I can tell Mrs. Berggren tomorrow that I can no longer stay.

You can't. What about the guests? I don't want to be here alone.

- Will you forget what I said? - Alright, alright!

Just don't leave.

It's stifling in here.

- It's just as hot outside. - Yes, silly.

- Let's go for a swim. - Now?

Did you see that? That light.

- What light? - In the water.

- No, don't go in. - How strange. What is it?

Come out. Trine, please come out of the water.

- It could be dangerous. - It isn't.

- It's phosphorescence. - What?

It's algae that emits light when they're disturbed.

It happens when the water's warm at night.

- Have you ever heard of it? - Are you guests at the hotel?

- Hardly. - We're maids.

Oh, the new maids. Give Edith and Martha my best.

- Do you know them? - I used to work in the kitchen.

Really?

- What is your name? - Philip. I love in a cottage nearby.

- Here? - 200 meters from here.

Come by if you like and have coffee. And it's not dangerous to swim now.

Ready? You heard what he said. Come on!

- Good morning. - You're looking chipper.

Lily and I went for a swim last night. We met a man who sends his regards.

Philip. He said he used to work here.

- He's staying in a cottage near here. - He said we could come by.

- I don't think we should. - He's not interested in girls.

- What do you mean? - Well, he's...

- You know... - What?

Well... only interested in men.

But he's very nice, so you can go for coffee at his place.

Look who has come home to us, Ditmar.

- Hello, Ditmar. - Hello, Mitzi.

- Thank you for everything you've done. - It was mostly my mother.

Thanks for letting me stay in your house.

I don't deserve it. I want you to know...

There's no need, Mitzi.

I just want to apologise for all the mistakes I've made.

That I could believe in the Führer.

Ditmar...

I can never forgive myself for what Vilhelm...

You're tired.

It'll be nice to change your clothes.

Won't it? Come. Let's find something for you, dear.

Yes?

- How are you spirits today? - Good, Miss Hansen.

You're a terrible liar, Mr. Molin.

- Am I? - Yes.

It was just such... an annoying dream.

About what? Dreams are interesting.

In hospital, a doctor always asked me about my dreams.

- Were you in hospital? I'm sorry. - It's fine.

I learned that those who should look after us are the crazy ones.

Now tell me. What did you dream about?

Just...

- About my death. - And yet here you are.

True. But I...

I dreamed about...

... the Flying Dutchmen.

The ghost ship sailed right at me with its...

... figurehead on the bow.

It was a sign of death and destruction.

You see? It's absolute nonsense.

I don't know what it is about you that makes me tell you about my dream.

I think your dream was about something else.

- Come. - Now what?

Come on!

What is this?

What are we doing?

Your figurehead. We haven't looked there.

It was just a dream, Miss Hansen.

- Are you admiring the figurehead? - Yes. She's marvellous.

She's the reason the hotel was established.

The Rosita, a ketch, was stranded here years ago.

The seamen had no place to live.

There was only a farm. It was in Mr. Andersen's grandfather's day.

He got the idea of building a hotel.

It's very interesting.

Yes. We'll have to see if she'll be allowed to stay -

- when the new owner comes.

- Rosita, what are you hiding? - I don't think...

Do you know where 'Politiken' is?

No.

- Unfortunately. - Isn't it out there?

Not on the reception desk where it usually is. Ah, the figurehead.

Yes, it's actually a very interesting story.

Miss Edith just told us.

It's strange that shipwrecked men were why the hotel was built.

Did you check the little table outside?

There it is. Thank you.

- I've had enough of this! - Hang on.

Your diamonds, Mr. Molin.

I can't get away until the guests have left.

We don't have time for that.

You? Can you do that?

Yes, if I leave now.

Thank you, Morten.

Mum?

Morten called. Uwe is off to Germany today.

- Today? - Yes.

If I want to say goodbye, I have to go now.

- I'll bring Frida. - She's flying her kite with Otilia.

- Shall I get her? - I don't have time.

- Tell her I'll be back later. - We will.

Molly, I'm going home to the children.

Morten doesn't need me here.

Sit down for a minute.

He knows that you don't blame him. But what good does it do -

- when he can't forgive himself?

It's strange to think that Morten grew up in this house -

- with people he thought were his parents.

A father who never liked him.

While I was working at the hotel and couldn't interfere.

And when their own son drowned -

- they blamed Morten.

- For no reason. - I know.

I think that's what's bothering him about Lars and Aksel.

It's not all of you he doesn't want to come back to.

It's where it happened. That's what's tormenting him.

I think it's hard for Morten to return to Newcastle.

Enevoldsen here.

Hello, Mr. Madsen. No, not yet.

One moment. Yes?

Here she is. It's your father.

My father?

- Hello? - Sorry to disturb you.

- Mr. Seerup wants to talk to you. - Can't it wait?

It'll only take a second.

- Hello. Sorry to bother you. - What is it?

My wife and I are looking for a holiday home.

I just want you to know that we've found it.

I'm glad to hear it, but I'm busy.

- I'm talking about the hotel. - The hotel?

Yes. I heard you're selling it. My wife suggested that we buy it.

- As a holiday home? - As a hotel.

Then we can spend summers here. It's been very interesting -

- to meet so many warm people and make friends here.

But of course it's up to you if you want to sell it to us.

Your father thought I should tell you.

Thank you for your consideration. May I speak to my father again?

Yes. Your father wants to talk to you.

- So? - What do the guests say?

- They'll be pleased. - I'll have to ask them first.

Dad, I have to go. I'm getting married.

What did you say?

Amanda? What did you say?

- What did she say? - That she was getting married.

Amanda Berggren, do you take Uwe Kiessling to be your husband?

I do.

Uwe Kiessling, do you take Amanda Berggren to be your wife?

I do. For sure.

You have stated that you want to marry.

I now pronounce you man and wife.

Is that it?

There's also a little speech with good advice and warnings.

We don't need it.

Subtitles: Karen Margrete Wiin Dansk Video Tekst