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Andrey, what’s up?

Do you like her?

I know her. I’ve seen her before.

Liuba?

Yes.

Has she been here long?

This one? No. Why?

Enough!

You’re making everybody sad.

-How did she end up here? -Let go!

Like everybody else. Walking.

But if you’re taken by her,

I must tell you she was promised to another customer.

He is expecting a virgin. After that, she can be yours.

I don’t think so.

Natalya Aleksandrovna, good afternoon. Did you have a good trip?

Ma’am, shall I bring you tea? To the drawing room?

No, Orysia. Not now.

Orysia, what’s wrong with our mistress?

What bit her?

Tikhon, don’t ask. It will be a storm.

Grigoriy Petrovich, you have to...

explain yourself.

Come...

Come here...

Come to me...

Come to me...

My Katia...

Grig.

What does it all mean?

What do you mean?

Did you buy Shefer’s estate?

Why?

And why do I have to find out from outsiders? What’s going on?

Well, if you already know...

-We talked about it. -And I categorically opposed it.

Yes.

Because of the fear caused by a stress.

But this is a lucrative purchase, no matter how you look at it.

I couldn’t wait for your fears to pass.

I was certain you would appreciate my surprise as you calm down.

Yes, it was a surprise.

Darling, I wanted to do the right thing.

All right.

But where did you get the money?

I mortgaged the estate.

What?

Without telling me?

Natalya Aleksandrovna. I don’t know about your family,

but in mine we don’t report to our women about money and family affairs.

How can you, Grig?

From now on, please stay away from this.

I will run all affairs myself, without any directions from you.

What?

Please!

Goddamn it.

Where is Vasilina? Why doesn’t she sing something?

She doesn’t come out to the customers anymore.

What? Why?

She has... a bad disease.

She needs money for the treatment.

We’ve raised a small sum among us, but it’s not enough.

Here.

Tell Vasilina to be at this address tomorrow.

Take it.

Andrey Andreyevich, you’re a saint. Thanks a lot. Thank you!

Andrey...

You can’t help the whole world.

Who is talking about the whole world?

Come to me... Come...

Come... to me...

Come here...

Katia…

Come... Come to me...

Beware!

-Beware! -What?

Who is here?

Beware!

-Beware! -Beware!

Who are you?

What do you want from me?

Beware!

What?

Be gone, devil!

Who are you? Where are you?

Where are you?

Grig.

What’s wrong?

-Do you hear? -What?

This.

-No! Quiet! Where are you? -Grig.

Where are you?

Beware!

Grig!

Come here!

Come here.

Open up! I know you’re here!

Open, I'm not afraid of you.

Open the door!

Open up!

Open up! I’m not afraid of you! I know you are there! Open it!

Good morning, sir.

What happened yesterday?

I... I don’t know, sir. I didn’t see anything.

Good. Very good, Andrey Andreyevich.

You’re not just a dreamer as I had thought at first.

This is a great hospital.

Samuil Yakovlevich, I’m sorry I had to bother you before the inauguration.

Thank you for coming.

Don’t mention it, Andrey Andreyevich. It must be a special patient.

Yes, I suppose so. It’s... a girl.

Please do everything you can to help her.

Vasilina!

Come here.

Hello, Andrey Andreyevich.

Hello. Meet Professor Levinson.

He is the best doctor. He can help you.

Hello, Mr. Professor.

Professor, please treat her with special care.

You will send the bill to me, of course.

Why, Andrey Andreyevich! We are in Kiev.

Considering my specialization, I understand better than anyone.

Samuil Yakovlevich, it’s not what I thought.

Do I have to be in a special relationship with someone to want to help them?

Come with me, my dear.

Andrey Andreyevich, don’t worry.

I appreciate it.

Let’s go.

Good morning, Potap. Have they brought mail?

-Is there anything for me? -No. Nothing.

Please check again. It should have come already.

I said there is nothing for you. Go.

Well, my dear.

The week has almost passed.

What do you have for me?

Nothing so far.

Even my angelic patience has its limits. Let me see your back.

Turn around.

The letter will come soon, I’m sure.

It must be stuck somewhere.

That’s all we can hope for.

You good-for-nothing! Move it.

Go to Konstantinovskaya.

-Do you know this yellow house there? -Yes.

Ask for M. Van Gell, the Dutchman.

Tell him Madame says the girl is ready.

Ask him when we can expect him. Got it?

You mean that creepy character with demon’s eyes?

Shut up! And come back quick.

Nazar!

Is that you?

Finally, you’re out.

Do you still remember how to hold a hammer?

Maybe you want to show me, Gnat?

Stop, little bird.

Where are you going so early?

Who said you could?

Nobody. I’ve been here since dawn -

at the henhouse, the barn, bringing water, on the go all morning.

-Have you? I didn’t see you. -I didn’t see you, either.

Oh? Did you miss me?

Let me go! I have eggs in my apron.

Hold on to them.

Let go, you bastard. I’m engaged.

Galia!

You’d be late for your own funeral.

You butter fingers! You’ll get a whip lash for every egg.

What?

What is it?

Here. Three eggs.

Wipe your tears. Go. I’ll take care of this.

Go.

Come on. We’ll see.

Why are you so sad? Smile!

Don’t be a spoilsport.

You won’t believe it, Katrusia.

You will never guess!

I was at the new clinic on Shelkovichnaya.

God, it’s so beautiful. Everything is so expensive and gorgeous.

Oaths for the workers.

It looks like a gentleman’s house. Like our Chervinka.

What did the doctor say?

The doctor said it can be treated,

and that it’s not as bad as our doctor made it sound.

You see? How wonderful!

Soon you’ll be healthy.

Not exactly.

Nobody can cure me for good.

But at least I won’t be contagious and will keep my nose.

Of course, I can forget about the customers,

but Madame said I could clean the rooms

and change the girls’ bedding if I wear gloves.

Why don’t we leave together?

What do you mean?

It has been a week since I sent a letter to Nezhin.

I should get a reply any day now.

I’ll pay what I owe, and we’ll leave.

What will we do for a living?

I can be a governess or a tutor.

And you are a fine embroiderer.

You can’t make much with this, Katia.

We don’t need much.

Just to pay for the roof above our heads and bread on our table.

No, Katrusia, I’m sorry, I’m not going anywhere.

Here we have the roof and the bread,

and it’s buttered, too.

And most of all, we’re protected here.

Out there, we’ll be like sweet peas on the roadside:

whoever goes by, pinches off a bit.

-But here... -What?

It’s a job like any other. I’m fed and warm here.

It’s much better than walking the streets.

I’ve had enough of that.

You should think about it, too.

Look around.

There are customers and customers.

Look at Andrey Andreyevich. He is rich and kind.

I’ve never even been with him, and he paid for my doctor.

What if someone sets sights on you,

starts pampering you, giving you presents?

Why are you looking at me like this?

You were married. What difference does it make now?

What are you talking about?

Come in.

Ma’am, Yashka whips the girls mercilessly.

They are beaten black and blue.

You should forbid him before he kills someone.

What happened?

Are you in pain?

What shall I do?

Where will I go, who will I ask for help?

Is it about Grigoriy Petrovich?

Who will you ask if not Our Lord?

It’s all in His hands.

Pavlusia, you’re right.

I’ll go to church, to Father Pimen.

Tell them to get my carriage ready. I’m going right now.

All right.

What about Yasha?

Tell Yasha I forbade him to whip the girls.

If he doesn’t listen, I’ll tell Grigoriy Petrovich.

Thank you. I’ll tell him.

One more thing, Pavlusia.

Yes?

Keep an eye on Grigoriy Petrovich while I’m out.

I’m worried about him.

Very worried.

-All right. -Go.

Yes.

They said that Herr left on business.

They didn’t say when he’ll be back.

Okay, go. Off you go.

Where are you going, my dear?

There is no mail for you. No need to worry.

I know.

Liubov Vasilyevna, I’ll pay you everything. Just wait a little bit longer.

All right. I have a tender heart.

I can wait a couple more days.

Meanwhile... You said you knew the French cuisine.

Go to the cook. Maybe she’ll find a use for you.

Thank you, Liubov Vasilyevna. You’re very kind. Thank you.

All right. Enough of this drama. Go.

Go!

Go!

Potap the fool has goat’s legs, pig’s snout, and swill for breakfast!

You gaidamak!

Really? Is that what he wanted?

That’s the only way he can do it.

Why are you so happy? Do you feel lucky?

Do you want me to cry?

-She is ill, and she’s singing songs! -So what?

Maybe I’m starting a new life.

Don’t nag me. Let me enjoy it.

Enough yapping around. You!

Here.

Whip them for the merengue. Do you know how?

Yes.

Aunt Pavlina used to make delicious merengue, remember?

I only tasted it once, but I’ll remember it till my dying day.

So crisp, and the cream inside.

I remember.

I can make them for you every day if you want.

Sure you can. As if I let you waste eggs on her.

Yes, of course. I don’t bring money anymore.

Besides, you’ll leave soon, when you receive your letter.

I’ll come visit.

-Decent ladies don’t visit the brothel. -I’ll come on Sundays.

-And make merengue every Sunday. -Every Sunday!

Fools! You two fools.

God, shut up.

What if it comes true? What will you say then?

I’ll say it’s time to change the girls’ beddings. Go upstairs, quick!

Shall we?

You go. I’ll be right with you.

Oh, Vaska...

Finally!

Vasilina!

Vasilina…

Grigoriy Petrovich, your cheese patties with sour cream.

Go away!

I don’t have time for your sour cream.

What’s eating you? My dear boy...

Come on.

It hurts like hell.

Our Lord on earth and in heaven,

please send peace of mind to Your servant Grigoriy.

Give him health…

Let’s change it. There, there...

...and relieve him of pain.

Set him on the right track

and give him patience and humility.

God, help him!

Here. Drink this, my dear.

-What is this swill? -It’s herbal tea.

You see everything and know everything.

You know my only desire is to be a good wife for him.

Help us and save our sinful souls.

You will feel better. Here.

Are you cold? You are.

-I ordered you to never let him in. -I didn’t. He sneaked in.

Idiot. Why do I need you if anyone can sneak in past you?

Did you see him?

I did.

If you don’t do anything, I’ll go to the police.

Do you hear?

You’re not going anywhere.

You didn’t see anyone.

None of you did. Got it?

Don’t stand here! It’s almost evening. Go primp up!

Wipe your tears, put some rouge on. I want you to look like dolls.

Potap, make sure they do.

Do you think there can be justice in this case?

Do you know who he is?

Well, I do. You’ll be the one who ends up in jail.

Sit here and keep your mouth shut.

How can you say this? You are...

Darling, you should thank God for getting into such a decent home.

Your friend will get a proper burial.

Forget about everything you saw.

How horrible.

We should wash her and change her.

I’ll do it.

You?

Well, yes, it’ll be fitting.

And I won’t have to spare any of the girls.

You can’t sleep here.

Stay with Nastia until they clean it.

God, how horrible.

-Harder. -Go away!

Boy, come here.

Tell the master the doctor is here. Got it?

Got it.

Come here, my friend.

Sir! The doctor is here!

Why are you yelling? Don’t you see the master is asleep?

-But the doctor... -Hush!

I’m coming.

Well?

Did the herbs work?

Get out of here.

And don’t you dare tell anyone about what you saw here.

Hello, doctor.

Hello. Grigoriy Petrovich, I’m sorry I had to bother you.

You see, my wheel came off. It’s good it happened near your gate.

I’m sorry Natalya Aleksandrovna made you to come all this way.

My leg doesn’t bother me at all.

Morphine works just fine.

Please send me more. That’s all I need.

Actually, I’m not here for you.

I was asked to examine one of your peasant women.

-Who asked you? -It...

Yakov! Come here.

No, it wasn’t your steward.

A young girl, your yard hand.

She paid for the visit, too.

-Hello, sir. -There she is!

-Hello, sir. -You!

Sir, let me go for an hour, please. I’ll show the doctor the way.

Who is ill?

My future mother-in-law. Panas’s mother.

All right. Off you go.

Everything’s done, sir.

Thanks a lot.

-Don’t forget the morphine. -Of course.

I’ll give orders right away.

Come on, let’s go.

Oh, Galia.

I thought she was going to the medicine woman to get rid of the baby,

but I was wrong.

Is Galia pregnant?

Didn’t you know? It’s Yashka’s bastard.

Everybody knows that.

And Panas? He knows it and still wants her?

Maybe he doesn’t know.

Maybe he doesn’t want to. Who knows?

Nobody would dare tell him. He’d just hit you on the head.

He would strangle anyone for Galia. He’s a nice guy, though.

-She’s lucky. -She is.

And Yashka is on cloud nine, having gotten rid of Galia and his bastard.

Nazar, you shouldn’t get back to work yet.

You haven’t healed yet, and already you swing with your hammer.

Do you want me to get rooted to the bench at the servants’ quarters?

Enough.

Enough binding me. I’m not a motanka doll.

All swaddled up.

I’ll keep doing it until it heals.

Yeah.

-Hello, everyone. -Hello.

Hello, Lukyan!

I won’t stay long.

I just came to say goodbye. I’m moving to the city.

What?

-Did he let you go? -Yeah.

-Where to? Nezhin? -No, Kiev.

So far away! What will you do there?

People live there, too.

And their lives are more fun than ours.

I’ll come back as a respected gentleman, you’ll see.

An engineer!

You’ll see.

And you should stop playing games.

Get married and stop messing with peoples’ heads.

Everybody can see you’re a couple.

All right, good bye.

When I come back,

I want to see you in your own house, with kids and all.

Don’t ask me to your wedding.

I’ll come for the christening.

-Is it Lukyan? Where is he going? -To the city. The mistress let him go.

Everybody has their own fate.

You’re mine.

I’ll be grateful to you for my mom till my dying day.

Our Lord omnipotent and full of grace, save the soul of your servant Vasilina.

Forgive her of all of her sins of omission and commission, and receive her soul.

Our King in Heaven, the comfort of our souls,

the giver of the treasury of blessing,

cleanse us of all wickedness and save our souls.

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us.

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,

both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Holy Trinity, have mercy on us.

Our Lord, cleanse away our sins.

O Master, forgive us of our iniquities.

“Madame, I hasten to inform you that I expect to arrive to Kiev next week.

I hope our agreement is still valid and the girl is well.

I can’t wait to meet with my heavenly baby Kitty.

I have a few important requests as to how you should prepare her.”

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Was everything well while I was away, Frol?

Yes, ma’am. Don’t worry.

Did Grigoriy Petrovich ask after me?

No. He locked himself in the smoking room two hours ago

and ordered not to disturb him.

Shall I order to serve dinner?

-Has Grigoriy Petrovich eaten? -No.

Let them serve it. I’ll call him.

Yes, ma’am.

Satan!

Where are you?

Be gone!

Be gone!

Bastard! Where are you?

Who are you?

Be gone, Satan!