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The first one here is the
Süleymaniye Mosque.

It's the work of Sinan, who became
an architect from an Albanian Janissary.

It's uniquely ornamented Minarets

almost dominate the entire cityscape.

In this photo, we can see Galata Bridge,

which stretches over the Golden Horn,

the bay that connects the
Sea of Marmara and the Aegean Sea.

And on the shore of Bosphorus,
the fortress of Roumeli Hissar stood once.

The Turkish used it as an outpost,

when they were preparing
to occupy Byzantium.

Yes, please.

- You said it wrong.
- Me?

You weren't right about the seas.

As you know,

the Golden Horn Bay doesn't connect
the Aegean Sea and the Sea of Marmara.

- I was there with Papa in 1928...
- Yes, thank you very much..

- I clearly remember...
- Please, take a seat.

Perhaps we should leave
the comments for the end.

As I have mentioned the Muslims,

I must add that the Muslim religion
has many distinctive features.

It excludes women
from the practice of religion.

Would you like to say something again?

It may have been like that before
but in 1928, I went in...

Where did you go in, Madam?

Well in Hagia Sophia.

- In Hagia Sophia?
- Yes.

I had to take off my shoes.

Papa even took a photo of me
standing under the arches

- with my shoes in my hand...
- Yes, please sit down.

- I had a flowery dress...
- Yes, please sit down.

The lights, please.

I'd like to go on, if you don't mind.

As a distinctive expression
of religious life,

a lot of mosques were built
around the city.

Sultans and public figures
had mosques built;

one more beautiful than the other.

The number of mosques in the city
is nearly 3000.

- Exactly 3650.
- Oh, please, Madam...

I beg you not to speak up all the time.
You can leave any time.

STUDIO IV.

THE LADY OF CONSTANTINOPLE

Written by IVÁN MÁNDY
based on the idea of JUDIT ELEK

Starring,
MANYI KISS

Cast:

Camera:
ELEMÉR RAGÁLYI

Production Manager:
ANDRÁS NÉMETH

Directed by
Judit Elek

Go, see the Niagara,
Go, see the Niagara,

Go, see the Niagara,
How nice it is.

Go, see the Niagara,
Go, see the Niagara,

Go, see the Niagara,
A great falls it is.

Maybe you have not learned it, silly.

You will soon learn it, so don't worry.

Go, see the Niagara,
Go, see the Niagara,

Go, see the Niagara,
A great falls it is.

Disturbances are feared

following the assassination
of prime Minister Pelvud

during a Parliamentary sitting.

The assailant, Dimitry Stefanides,
parliament doorkeeper of Greek origin,

was arrested on the spot.

An investigation is now under way,

no clear explanation for his act
has been discovered so far.

All that's presently known is that
he arrived in the South African Republic

from the Portuguese colony of
Mozambique, five weeks ago.

Government leaders will meet
in Pretoria today,

to appoint the interim prime minister.

For the time being,
the Minister of Finance...

- Good morning.
- Good morning, Madam.

Hello.
Good morning

Why do you have to bang on the door?

We have a doorbell.

- He was knocking all night.
- Who?

I heard the knocking
from the lodger's room.

- Form the lodger's room?
- What?

Oh the old Mr. Molnár...

But his son did promise that...

Mr. Molnár!

Mr. Molnár, why didn't you call me...?

... or you come in?

I saw him coming up the stairs
on all fours.

- On all fours...
- He could hardly climb up.

Old drunkard.

It wasn't because of drinking too much.

On such a small pension...
He grew feeble.

- He needs a doctor.
- We should help him wash.

This room doesn't belong
to the flat after all.

His son swore that he would take him...

- He doesn't have a son...
- He does.

I surely know everybody in this house,

- but I've never seen him.
- Take his temperature...

He needs a cold pack...
a wet cloth...

I'll bring some roast and salad.

... that's how we did it during the war...

All right, Mr. Molnár.
Let's sit up now.

Good now.

Buy the peaches from Sasad.
Those are the best.

Her husband died on that island.

What island?

Where he was exiled
after sinking his own boat.

My husband never sunk any boat.

It was settled
with the insurance company,

but he couldn't avoid the exile.

He was an engineer.
Papa was the seaman.

Papa...?
It was very clever of dear Papa.

He did not sink any ship.

How can one say such nonsense.

What a thing to do!

No!

It's not true that he sunk it.

My Papa... well...

"We're sailing towards Casablanca
on calm waters."

Casablanca...

We should take his temperature.

You call that a roast?

So Mr. Molnár...

- If you eat my cabbage rolls...
- You'll die...

Do you want to feed him
with cabbage rolls?

This man?

- ... it's my grandma's recipe.
- Stewed fruit and nothing else.

Try this too.

I can't stand this crowdedness.

- I told you to call a doctor yesterday.
- I said that too.

All right, all right!
Quiet now!

He often visits the Márkus family.

You know, Mr. Molnár, we were
standing at the gangplank...

He has promised Mr. Márkus
to take the old man away.

... the plank lifted
and we sailed off.

You must have known that boy.

- You know Mr. Molnár's son, don't you?
- Let him have some air!

This is how Papa took me
to the Kalahari Islands.

You took my pot the other day...

It's starting again...

Good, isn't it?

That's right.

Haven't you heard?
He was taken to hospital.

He's here.

Do you think, I don't know?

I know he's here.

There's no use telling me, he isn't.

Good morning, Jánosik.

It has gone cold.

From Spanish mother
and Spanish father

Spain has seen no other
shining beauty like her.

Her hair's ebony,
Her eyes are starry

More than the starriest night
you will ever see.

One peaceful night,
she dressed up nice

and took a train
to see the Budapest lights.

Found a job in a bar
and within no time

She made the place
insanely popular.

In our house where she lives,
pretty Manuela

Manuela, Manuela

She has a date, a man who goes
by the name Béla

Manuela, Manuela

So this Béla and our Manuela
get along so well

They're not of the same feather,
though a nice match when together

In our house where she lives,
pretty Manuela

This is how short novels likely end.

- I brought this for you.
- How nice of you...

For special occasions,
when you get invited to...

An invitation for me?

- Say, to a birthday party...
- I must run.

... maybe a wedding.
I don't know.

I don't expect anything for it,
not a penny.

But I thought,
I don't go out anymore...

It's a nice dress
for a birthday party...

Birthdays...
The carnival season is over...

Come on kids, get up now.

I spent 100 forints
at the market

and all got is some
fruits and vegetables...

- Is Mr. Molnár home yet?
- He's in hospital.

I mean from the hospital...
I heard him knocking again at night.

He was knocking so impatiently.

You couldn't have heard anything.

He is in hospital
and will never come home.

No, he won't.

Don't say such things.

All right, all right.

Knit one, two, three, four...

Purl one, two, three, four...

It's hot, isn't it?

We could do with a little rain.

Galata Bridge connects the town with
the other side of the Golden Horn.

One of Istanbul's most beautiful temples
is the Sultan Ahmet mosque,

the well known Blue Mosque.

Egyptian obelisks brought here
ages ago stand in front of it.

Your Mr. Molnár was brought home
in a casket.

Now you can make some
roast and salad for him.

... on the coast of the Sea of Marmara...

- Has his son arrived?
- He has no son.

He has. He's just come home
from abroad.

Is he up with the priest?

- There's no priest.
- Yes, there is. A Protestant one.

Was Mr. Molnár Protestant?

Well, if a Protestant priest came...

Is it true that you are offering
your flat for a change?

Was he cremated?

- What did you think?
- Is he already up there?

For at least an hour.

Is there a choir?

- What choir are you talking about?
- One that sings.

There's no priest and no choir.

- I told you that there was a priest.
- That's not a priest, that's Mr. Pütz.

We've come to bid you farewell,
Károly Molnár.

Our farewell is indeed
a very painful one.

You returned, for you did not want
to be separated from us,

So you are here among us,
and yet so far.

There are some who find this last
request of yours rather strange.

I must add that there were some
who tried to prevent it.

But can anything stand
in the way of faithfulness?

Your faithfulness to this house
is elevating,

and we promise you, now,
that we shall not forsake you either.

We will come up here and sit beside you
in devotion to your memory.

Rest in peace, dear friend.

You let the people

meet their death.

And you speak so

to the human souls.

Be dust,

you who came from dust.

KÁROLY MOLNÁR,

DIED AT 87 WE'LL NEVER
FORGET YOU. THE HOUSE

So you'd like to change your flat.

You know, I didn't want to bring it up.
It's not my business anyway.

If I were you, I wouldn't live alone
in such a big flat.

People say all kinds of things.

They also complain about
the allowance.

I know someone who might be good.

Of course from this house.

The Vencel family.

Or the Móger's from the sixth floor.
They have children too.

Can't be good living
crammed in one room.

True, it's a large room, but still.

What will you do with all your stuff?

Stuff, junk, rubbish...

You could still sell them.

I know someone
who might buy them.

I could sell your kitchenware
right now.

Kitchenware and china.

I wish I had more time to deal with it.

- Good day, madam.
- Good day.

Welcome to our home.
It's very friendly, isn't it?

- Good day, madam. Please, come in.
- Good day.

It's sunlit all through the day.

It's a cosy little nest.

At least, we've always felt it so.

A warm and cosy nest.

My daughter's friend.

- Good day.
- Hello.

- Here you are.
- Oh, thank you.

You know, we wouldn't want
to change it,

- but Toto has turned fourteen.
- Oh...

- And a girl of her age.
- Well, if she's fourteen...

Come and see the kitchen too.

Well, we have to cook for the daughter,
so it's a little messy.

The tea! Bring some tea.

You can't imagine what an unusual
little girl she is.

She can often sit by herself for hours.

Sometimes she doesn't even read
a book in the meanwhile.

She doesn't like being talked to.

Sometimes she is so...

Come on,
show her the bathroom.

Oh, yes. Please come and see
the bathroom.

Just a moment,
I'll switch on the light.

Let me...
This way, please.

That's the water heater.

We've got a shower too.

And this is our little garden.

His name is Ficsúr.

Nice.

This way, please.

The kitchen is fairly shared.

Everyone has their own little corner
and cupboard.

You can cook or bake anything here.

Believe it or not, I've even made
a dinner for twelve here once.

The Pütz family live on the left.

They'll never be in your way,
because they are never at home.

Well, their four kids are usually at home.

But they are good kids.
They'll be happy to get you anything

from the tobacconist's or the grocer's,
they can buy lottery tickets...

This is the bathroom...

The bathroom is registered to me!

I can show you the paper if you want.
I've kept it.

How many of you live here?

Well... of course you could make
a schedule for the bathroom.

One could use it between six and seven,
the other between seven and eight...

I must tell you that the gas meter
is registered to my name too.

Mrs. Kerekes lives here.
You will get on very well with her.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

She's seventy and her ankles are
still like a twenty-year-old's.

She'll show you.

- Why would she show it to me?
- She shows it to everybody.

They are just having breakfast.

Enjoy your meal.

- Good morning.
- They are Sárika and...

They get up at this time.

And this is my room.

It's completely separated,
you'll like it.

Please come in.
Yes...

Oh, how quiet.
Quiet isn't it?

Well, the view...

Where are you going?

That's not what I had in mind.
Thank you. No.

All right.
What did you have in mind then?

Just tell me, what you had in mind!

It's all because you are always
coming and going.

Why are you so fussy?
What do you want?

What can I do if I don't want renters?

I've never lived with strangers.

Frida and Mrs. Czanik also has renters.

Our house was always open to everyone,
but to think of strangers living there...

Your house...

Aren't you ready yet?

- You can see, we're working on it.
- Don't take your lunch-break here.

So they are all upset.

- Upset?
- Yes, the people in the house.

They are upset that you can't decide
and nothing is happening.

The other day, Mrs. Vencel told me off
for sending you there...

- Shut the door, please.
- Shut the door.

Press the button.

It doesn't work.

Mrs. Tropauer also attacked me.
Do you know why? Because of you.

I have had enough of this.

If you don't like
my suggestions,

go to Marx Square
to the flat exchange.

- To the flat exchange?
- Yes. You'll see what happens.

But I don't care anymore.
Not a bit. I'm not interested.

What do you have on offer?

I have a beautiful flat with two
rooms and a hall.

I could give you two one-room
flats, is that any good?

No, thank you.

Madam, madam, excuse me.
Do you have a room to let?

- No, no. No renters, thank you.
- I'd be so happy to live there.

- We'd get on very well.
- No.

I'd be so happy to rent a room from you.

No. Thank you.

But why is it so?

... It's easy to get there.

It has entrances from two streets.

... No, in district three or four...

I have a one-room flat
with all comforts.

What are you looking for?

I don't really know.

I'm just looking around,
I don't know at the moment.

- A one-room flat is too small for you?
- Yes. Thank you.

- Good day.
- Good day, madam.

What sort of flat do you have, dear?

It's a beautiful two-room flat
with a hall.

And what are you asking for it?

Well, I'd like a one-room flat,

if possible in Buda,
with a little garden.

- Have you anything like that?
- No, madam, I haven't.

... We'll only change with someone
who can pay the difference.

I'll tell you in advance
that I can't pay any extra...

... I've got a room with a kitchen.

How much extra are you prepared
to pay for a bigger flat?

I won't pay any extra.

Everyone should exchange so
that both parties are satisfied.

That's difficult.

None of them should ask for money.

I've told you that
I had exchanged flats two times...

Look...

It is situated in a green area.

It's equipped with all the comforts
you can think of.

- Is there a tile stove?
- Yes, there is.

- Wood fuelled?
- Yes, but you can convert it to gas.

- How much is the rent?
- The rent is low.

- But what's the cost?
- It's a small family house.

- But how much?
- The landlord is very nice...

It's an elderly couple...

- I asked about the rent fee.
- The rent costs...

Wait, I'll tell you exactly...
Eighty-five forints.

- Eighty-five...
- Yes, that's still the pre-war price.

- When was it last painted?
- The flat needs no painting.

- But when was it painted?
- About a year ago.

I'm serious, you'll see how clean
that flat is...

- What's the floor made of?
- ... my wife keeps it so tidy...

The water heater is perfect.
I do advise you to change.

No joking.

Believe me, sir, it's a good deal.

I don't need this big flat
and you need a smaller one.

So?
It's a good deal, isn't it?

To be honest, I'm actually looking for
a decent room to let.

A rent? Then don't waste
my time, dear sir.

I'm here to exchange ownership.

- Don't try to fool me...
- I am sorry, sir.

All right, no problem, friend.
Good bye.

It's up there, in Pasarét.

There on the top. Three rooms.

- But how? Who can afford it?
- Who can afford that much today?

- Who on earth has so much money?
- Nobody!

How can they get so much money?

- Ah, people today...
- You know, who has that much?

- Those who win the lottery.
- Yes, the lottery...

- Those can pay it.
- Yes, only who win the lottery.

- Yes, those have enough...
- They can pay it.

- People like us don't have that much.
- Yes. What do we have? Nothing!

- What did you change?
- A room with a kitchen and a pantry.

- It has all mod cons.
- So the deal is settled now.

I see.

The point is to see which one is better.

You must know which one
suits you better.

- Two rooms with all mod cons...
- Why are you crying?

- Why are you crying?
- A relative of mine died.

I've just heard about it.

- You've just heard it...
- He died a month ago.

Poor thing.

No one told me...

And as we were talking here...

- And the neighbour told me.
- Poor thing.

Well... it's so...

I'm out of words...

And my brother died last year.

- How old was he?
- He was fifty-six.

- He was too young to die.
- Yes, the strongest man in the family.

Are they twins?

No. One is a year and a half older
than the other.

They look so much alike.

Yes. Everybody says so.

Very nice.

And this is my baby.

Oh, how cute!

She's smiling.

It's a very nice family.

Look at my beautiful girl.

- I she yours?
- She's my daughter.

She's a big girl.
Very pretty.

- Look at the mother...
- ... marry the daughter.

- Like children so much.
- I like them too.

Unfortunately, I didn't have children.

Papa even brought me some herbs
from India.

He said, I'd have twins with that.
But I ended up not having children.

The eighth. I've just started counting,
and it's already the eighth.

And that horrible sound of sirens...

- And this wall...
- It's a bit worn. Only a tiny bit.

On top of all that I'm sensitive
to noise.

To noise?

If a door is slammed or a voice
is raised, it's enough for me.

We were freshly married when
I already wanted to divorce my husband.

- He yelled at me to shut the window.
- Perhaps it should have been shut.

I started crying and trembling.

In the end, my husband took me
to Professor Unterberg.

Professor Unterberg?

- Do you know him?
- Of course.

My husband used to see him,
but for a very different reason.

Unterberg is not a psychologist
but his therapy was effective.

This is the hallway.
He helped my husband too.

Yes. Unterberg was a great man.
A wonderful man.

- There's a door here.
- I think, he died in London.

In London? Really?

I'm quite sure it was in London.

The whole flat will have
to be painted...

- Excuse me for a moment.
- Please, do what you need.

Perhaps it's not the right time?

I've come to discuss the flat exchange.

- Please, come in.
- Thank you very much.

Mr. Elekes. Pál Elekes.

- Only because you told me to wait...
- What do you mean?

- I had a glass of water.
- You drank some water?

I put the glass back and turned
off the tap. It is quite stiff.

There seems to be some problem
with the taps.

One must check all the details,
all of them.

The technical condition of a flat
is extremely important.

It needs general renovation.

The main thing is to keep the character.

Because this flat has
a certain character.

It has a rather worn character.

The books, for example,
are all in a mess.

Order is vital in a library.

Style is a very basic thing.

You see, that's what
my husband can't comprehend.

For example, I always observe
the bathroom, first.

Why do you observe the bathroom first?

The taps, you know.
I must check the taps.

Excuse me for a moment.

Excuse me, let me answer it.

Not as if I claimed
any privilege, hot at all,

but I’ll get it if you don't mind.

It was built in 1914.

You can smell the smoke
from the station.

Yes, you can definitely smell it.

I heard the engine too.

Some places trap every smell.

I've got great news for you.

A villa with a garden in Buda.
Just what you're looking for.

Anyway, I'll put down the address.

24, Tompa Street, Gyál Park...

- Is this Papa?
- Yes it's Papa.

I thought so.

Simi would always sit on Papa's head.

- We haven't seen the other room yet.
- Oh, yes.

- This way, please.
- Thank you.

You were saying something.

That Simi built a
nest in Papa's hair.

I haven't seen a canary like that
in my life.

Such a cheeky bird.

It would often knock on Papa's
head with its beak,

while he was having coffee
or reading the paper.

I wanted to chase it away.

But it was completely
impossible to chase Simi away.

My husband wouldn't let
a canary in his hair. No way!

It was absolutely impossible.

Or perhaps Simi was not a canary...?

I reckon, it's unnecessary to say that
I recognised your Papa right away.

Really?

The captain of the first
Hungarian sea ship.

Really? I don't think,
he was the first one.

We still have the papers
with the articles about him.

Really?

- Do you keep the old newspapers?
- Excuse me...

We keep only the ones
with important news.

Good day.

Some sort of drinks...

- What are you looking for, madam?
- I have guests, I'd like some drinks.

- Will cognac do?
- Yes, that's fine.

- Here you are.
- Thank you.

Some snacks...

Vanilla biscuits...

Coconut flavour...

And nothing else.

Excuse me, ma'am.
I hope you've changed your mind.

You know, I'd like to rent a room.

- No room to let.
- I wouldn't disturb you.

- I leave at five in the morning.
- I have no room to let, dear.

Just leave it, I'll do it.

We'd get on so well.

What? Can't you hear, honey?

I am already speaking quite loud.

Two rooms and a hall,
it looks fabulous.

Belongs to some old lady.
What?

Oh no, it looks marvellous...

This set is incomplete, but we might
find the rest in a used book store.

- Where is the lavatory, please?
- Over there.

I told you it was there.

Excuse me, please.
I'd like to introduce myself.

- How do you do.
- Mr. Barna.

- Decide now if you're coming or not.
- Here you are.

Pardon!
Just a moment.

Thank you.

Hallo.
It's on the first floor...

- That's very kind.
- Thank you.

- To your health.
- Cheers.

Thank you, miss.
I do need it.

- Help yourself.
- Thank you, I don't want any.

These special derivatives in Latin...
Thanks.

Please...

Look, this is the rudder
and that's the captain's place.

There is the mast!

Here you are, ladies.

Here...

Who are we celebrating?

- To your health, madam.
- Why?

- Madam.
- Many happy returns!

- But how...?
- Many happy returns!

It's not my birthday.

- Happy birthday!
- Thank you very much.

- Many happy returns!
- I don't get it...

Cheers!

- Perhaps another one, madam?
- Oh, no thank you.

- Just go ahead.
- No, no. It'll be too much.

- It's not my birthday.
- Good is never enough.

Oh, how much Papa hated that vase.

He would always call it a
"tawdry piece of junk".

He couldn't stand it.

And when the ship
set sail for Madagascar...

... a lady cajoled him
to give it to her.

Papa was a gentleman,
a true gentleman.

I actually heard this all from
the First Officer, not him.

This First Officer often...

... she won't have enough space
for her things.

Of course she will.

The second hand shops
pay good money for it.

- But she doesn't want to sell it, dear.
- Of course she does.

She has three times more stuff...

Sweetheart, you have no idea
about the value of these things.

Listen, dear. Did your grandma sell
her things, when she didn't need them?

- Did she sell them?
- She didn't sell them...

because grandpa was there too.

It was grandpa, who didn't want it.

But sweetie, old people
are attached to their things.

- Please, stop it.
- Then talk to her...

This is exactly why we failed
to change our previous flat.

- She'll see, there's only one room...
- Don't try to be smarter. Okay?

You can get good money for this.

- She'd get a good sum.
- This is why we've always changed flats.

- Let me see...
- Tell us, modern Cassandra,

what does the future hold for us?

It's very interesting, dears.

I can even see an admirer...

Love?

There were three great romances.
Great loves.

I can see that even an elopement
happened one night.

And a serenade...

I can also see some violin music
through the window.

- What?
- Violin music through the window.

When these stormy days passed,

then came the seven lean years.

Everyday life became miserable.

No reason to worry,
it won't last much longer.

The lucky star has started rising again.

- Cinquecento...
- No, it's not Cinquecento.

Thank you, I don't drink.
I'm not trying to be snobbish,

- but with Latin words...
- You're right. These Latin derivatives...

Yes, Cicero, Kikero...

No.
You can't be serious.

- In my age...
- But why not?

- Do you know, who Zoltán Temunovics is?
- I don't.

He used to run a big pharmacy.
His wife died ten years ago.

After all, you might even consider
getting married.

Oh, but then you'd loose your pension.

But I don't even know your friend.

No problem.
You'll get to know him.

I assure, you'll find him
a very fine partner.

A partner?

A spiritual partner.

What are you thinking,
without marriage?

One must keep modern.

Modern?

If Papa would hear this...!

Modern!?

Fantastic...

Cheers!

Polka.

Very pleasant.

The bathroom is not well lit.

What a great dancer you are, madam.

Excellent! Excellent!

Oh, it's enough for me now.
Thank you.

Did you just dance?
Let's drink to that.

Cheers!

God! My heart's beating so fast.

Oh, how funny!

May I?

How superbly you dance...

Stray current.

Stray current?

I shunt stray current
from everywhere.

Please, leave now.

Leave at once, please!

Finally...

Stray current...

What a thing... stray current...

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Beautiful flowers.

I'd have never thought that of you.

Such a loud crowd
you had over last night.

My son woke up so startled,
that he had hiccups till the morning.

No such thing has ever happened
in this house.

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe,
Catch a tiger by the toe...

Don't invite him here...

at least until we...

But until when?
When can I invite him?

It used to be a villa, now it's divided
into seven or eight flats.

It might sound a little crowded,
but the nature is beautiful outside.

Cut it now!
Go get dressed.

She wants to invite him here
from Norway.

They only know each other
through correspondence.

And now she wants to invite him.

But I do know you...

- And not only through letters.
- The things you say...

Well, if they like each other...

... miny, moe,
Catch a tiger by the toe.

If he hollers, let him go,
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.

We'll tidy it up.
You'll see we'll tidy it all up.

We'll tidy it up. You'll see,
it will look completely different.

This way.
Come in, please.

There isn't a free spot
in this flat to sit down.

The kids are so messy.
They always leave the house cluttered.

Getting used to a place
doesn't mean you like it too.

But we've got used to the area,
and grew to like it.

We only decided to take this step
because of our son.

It makes no difference to me.
I've told you, it makes no difference.

Please, this way.

Come here, son
if you want to say something.

He's not a bit like my husband.

My husband used to be the manager
of the students canteen,

and he was generally very active.

He is a respectable man,
even by his looks.

Switch that tape recorder off, son.
I can't hear my own voice.

- Will you?
- She is always doing this.

The other day, she told me off
in front of a girl for the way I laughed.

- Because it wasn't the way to laugh.
- You were snorting, not laughing.

How should I laugh then?
What's the right way to laugh?

Good day.

Papa...

Papa!

What do you want?

Someone's here to see the flat.

Someone to see the flat.

No. I won't change it.

We won't change it.

Old people...

It's hard for them
to move at at heir age.

He got shell-shocked in the war,
we've lived like this since then.

This is my little shop, you see.

I could earn 2000 to 2500 forints here
until a couple of years ago.

Then I had an accident
and I was in hospital for two months.

I still had to pay taxes.

Come and see the loft too.

Well the stairs are wobbly.
But it could be furnished nicely.

Come, have a look.

Sleep now, old boy.
You're a good dog.

Teki!

Teki!

Tekercs!

Teki!

Tekercs!

- Teki!
- Tekercs, come out. Don't hide.

- Come at least for the visitor's sake.
- Teki!

What a waste of time.

You've been searching
for that tortoise for hours.

You see, this is a sport too.

You should have got
a crocodile for the child.

- It would be easier to find.
- Where are you Teki?

Tekercs!

- Teki!
- Tekercs!

- Teki!
- Find it if you lost it.

- Do you hear me?
- Teki!

Tek... I got you!

You got it?
Finally...

Oh, I also had a tortoise long ago.

- It was so little.
- Come.

- It was called Ödön.
- Really?

- Yes.
- Come on now!

At least the tortoise won't be able
to run away in the new flat.

No, it won't.

- What was the name of that ship?
- Kund.

And your father was the captain, madam?

You saw the model ship
in the madam's house.

And you have heard the story.

Was it the one up in the corner...?

- Yes, that one is it's model...
- That's the Kund. Right?

See? I told you.
And you didn't believe me.

- Isn't it pleasant place?
- Yes, very much.

It's easy to get here, isn't it?

- Yeah, it's easy by tram.
- How beautiful these are!

It's my husband's mania.

He collects jugs from
any possible place.

Well, not any place...

In Rijeka, my Papa had
some pottery like these.

- They create a pleasant atmosphere.
- Don't look round, there's such a mess.

- He's an ethnologist.
- Come on, that's not true...

These thing have nothing to do
with ethnology.

- Are you sure the ship didn't sink?
- I am. It didn't sink.

A Norwegian boat even saw it.
I think, it was a fishing boat.

At least the papers said so.

Come, let's see how we will arrange
your furniture.

Of course, it's only one room,
but it's quite spacious.

- The verandah can be furnished too.
- You can't cram everything in here.

- It's very nice in summer.
- Crammed rooms are out of fashion.

I'll help you get rid of them.

- To get rid of them?
- He know knows a lot about antiquities.

- He used to be an art historian.
- That's not true either.

I do know a little about antiquities.

Antique furniture sells really well.

Pawn shops pay a lot for it.

Don't know why you are so keen on
making an art historian of me.

Are you sure that it didn't sink?

I am positive.

A Norwegian boat even saw it.

They asked me if I wanted to speak
to the Norwegian captain.

I said, "No. Why would I?"

And what if it actually sunk?

It has never returned.

It has never returned?

The weather wasn't stormy.

The ship gave no sign,
they didn't ask for help.

The sea was calm.

How do you know
that the sea was calm, madam?

Well, it looked calm.

Maybe it only looked calm.

- There are some ships like it...
- Jimmy.

Lost ships.

- I'll walk you to the bus stop.
- Thank you.

Carefully! It's heavy.

I'll do it, madame.

No, that's not good.

We need a strong card board box,
and pad it well with cotton wool.

No, that's not gonna work.
We need a wooden box.

- No cotton wool, but side supports.
- You're right, Mister...

Don't stand in the way,
you might get hit.

- How much is the Japanese figure?
- It's not for sale.

- Does this play music?
- No.

Listen, can you give me
this book, please?

Just take it.

Come to the kitchen.
They've already cracked two plates.

Oh, my goodness!

Hello.

How are you?

Oh, not at all, we're not even
close to its end.

You can't imagine the chaos here.

No, they haven't done a thing.

Listen to me, mum.

The curtains in the kitchen...

Nice! You chat on the phone even now.

Could you please, move a little?

Hey!

- Give it to me.
- All right. I'm just trying to help.

No, no.
We'll carefully take out the mast...

- We'll number the parts.
- That's much too fussy...

Oh!

- Slower.
- Let it come...

Don't drop it. Don't break it.

Be careful.

The man from the insurance company.

- Good day.
- Good day.

Oh, I completely forgot about this.

Hold on.
Where have I put my purse?

- Have you seen my purse?
- I haven't.

- You keep loosing your things today.
- No wonder, in this mess.

- Have you seen a little black purse?
- No, we haven't.

Nowhere?

Every little piece will get a number.

I'll take it off the base...

Don't start from the bottom,
start from the top.

- Careful...!
- It'll be a little strange first,

But go out to the terrace in the morning.

Have breakfast on the terrace.

I'll tell Mr. Szabadics to guide you
around the neighbourhood.

No one can do the shopping
better than Mr. Szabadics.

- Shall I shut the window?
- Yes.

We can go now. Right?

Well, yes. We have to go now.

We'll visit you on Friday
or the week after.

We have to go home now.

- Good bye. See you.
- Good bye.

Don't forget to make a wish
before you go to sleep.

- Good bye.
- Have a good evening.

We'll definitely come next week.

We promise.
Bye!

From Spanish mother
and Spanish father

Spain has seen no other
shining beauty like her.

Her hair's ebony,
Her eyes are starry.

More than the starriest night
you will ever see.

One peaceful night,
she dressed up nice

and took a train
to see the Budapest lights.

Found a job in a bar
and within no time

She made the place
insanely popular.

In our house where she lives,
pretty Manuela

Manuela, Manuela

She has a date, a man who goes
by the name Béla

Manuela, Manuela

So this Béla and our Manuela
get along so well

They're not of the same feather,
though a nice match when together

In our house where she lives,
pretty Manuela

This is how short novels likely end.

THE END