Original subtitles

Armin, he was killed and that same night our home was raided.

So you don't have to tell me this?

No, no, I want you to know.

My grandmother and I hid.

And we watched as they killed my father and my mother.

My grandmother has done everything for me.

She's quite a...

Hmm.

Spectacular person.

Spectacular is obviously a trade that runs in your family.

Zoya.

May I say something personal to you?

No.

Would you dare to tell me where you have been?

Yes, grandma, my wife.

I would.

I was at the most wonderful dinner with an American soldier.

We walked and walked.

His name is Clayton Andrews.

Is this the soldier with whom you previously danced?

He is a captain.

He is a good man.

Zoya.

I will not permit you to be treated as a...

...placing.

Grandma, listen, please.

I should do no such thing.

Your brother was a good man.

He took a dancer to his bed, knowing full well he would not marry her.

He ruined her reputation and her future.

I beg your pardon, grandma, but you are wrong.

He did not ruin her.

She made her choices.

I am going to make mine.

And since my brother and my mother and my father are all dead,

I alone shall decide my future.

Zoya.

We have been through a great deal together.

I cannot allow you to throw your life on a man who is not one of us.

I believe one day soon the white army will win.

And we will return to Russia.

How could you face your cousin, Dazar?

If you've given yourself to a common soldier.

Grandma, I haven't given myself to...

Forgive me, Zoya. Countess, I have terrible news.

Bloody me, what's...

They've killed him, Countess.

They've killed Dazar.

And the whole family.

I have no idea what happened.

It isn't just the death of Dazar, or her health.

It's all of her memories.

She won't talk about that.

She can't verd to remember the past,

though she refuses to accept the present.

It was... there was something I could do to help.

Just be with me.

Some days.

I just think of you.

Yes, you do.

It's more than just a cult, isn't it?

She has any of us inside of her.

Is there anything to do, Kondjou?

I'll do whatever I do.

Thank you.

dress suspiles!

The other is out of family since I was a child.

He was so strong. And now he's gone.

And I grow weaker day by day.

Come on, I'm pleased. Don't get out of the rest.

And I have enjoyed your future.

Vladimir is a good man.

A Russian prince, and he loves you.

Please try to understand. I don't love Vladimir.

Granama, the world has changed.

The sun and moon are still above us.

And the men still make promises they know they cannot keep.

So here, you know so little of the world.

You cannot trust a soldier.

Marriage to Vladimir is best.

I'm sorry.

Granama.

I'm sorry, Zarez.

Clayton!

Clayton.

What?

Behold or die.

I'm sorry.

I know how much you're going to end up.

You want to arrange a marriage for me? I told her that she should be.

I'm leaving.

Being sent to the front.

I don't want you to wait for me.

But you love me.

Let's go, man.

I have to go.

I know you love me. I can see it. I can feel it.

I have to go now.

Then tell me that you don't love me.

Tell me that you don't love me.

I don't expect to come back.

Please don't wait for me.

Granama had become terribly ill.

We functioned miserably without field or...

and each night I went to bed, dreading the dreams I would have about Clayton.

I never heard from him.

I had no idea if he was dead or alive.

The ballet had deserted the city.

Granama was too ill to travel and I wouldn't leave her behind.

There was no place else to go, so I stayed.

People were saying that soon the war would be over.

I had no hope of ever seeing Clayton again.

And then Granama said the time had come for marriage to Vladimir.

The truth was Vladimir had been very kind to us,

bringing us food and always paying for the doctor.

We were safe and well fed and fairly comfortable.

And I can't remember ever being so unhappy in all of my life.

Countess.

Gran, Juxil. It is good to see you.

And I to see you.

And you, friends of not the email.

And of course, though late, please accept my condolences, Countess.

What news of the revolution and not the white army?

The only happiness we know now is here.

Russian, we know nothing.

It seemed as if everyone was awakened together from the terrible nightmare of war.

Sons were coming home, children were smiling again,

champagne was flowing freely, and men and women who were strangers to each other

found themselves dancing in the streets.

So, finally, I have something to be happy about.

They put me with intelligence and I wasn't allowed to write or call.

And then the lines broke down and the mail was cut over.

I got into the city an hour.

Welcome home.

Nothing to plan.

So, yeah, I do love you.

I do love you.

I do love you very much.

And...

Full, Madal.

It's very kind.

Let's see.

You didn't have to get me a present.

Zoya doesn't like presents?

You are my present.

You are mine.

Are you thinking that my giving gifts is inappropriate?

It's very kind, Captain Andrews.

I had the sales girl show me a dozen fragrances.

She must have thought I was crazy, but she showed me this one.

I just knew.

I was a little bit nervous.

I just knew.

Thank you.

Madal Masupov, may I have your permission to take Zoya for lunch?

I'm afraid we need to.

I think Zoya would like that very much.

Good.

Thank you.

We won't be long.

You've just made a serious mistake.

Perhaps.

I don't think your grandmother likes me very much.

She's just trying to intimidate you because you're not Russian.

That's working.

Will your grandmother approve of me?

My grandmother definitely would have approved of you.

I was married, Zoya.

Well, but you're an old lady.

No, I've died.

I'm sorry.

Yes, I did, lover.

But now, I love you.

No, help me, Dad.

So come on, let me drop off my bag and get washed out, huh?

I'm famished.

What'd you like to do?

Some tea while I change.

All right, put your weight in there.

Get some tea for the ladies.

Just be a few minutes.

All right.

I'll be back.

Later?

Hello?

I think this is the only option we have.

Let go.

There's more.

I think we have more.

I think we have more.

I thought you were going to wait for me downstairs.

A soldier wanted to chat, and your door was open.

Maybe I should go.

No, it's fine.

Really, it's fine.

All right, now you'll know where to picture me when I'm not with you.

Then again, if we don't get going,

it's going to be time to go.

Then again, if we don't get going, it's going to be time for supper.

Would you rather I finish shaving, cleaning up?

I like it here.

I think it's rather peaceful, don't you?

I don't think we should stay here.

Why would General Parshing be angry?

It's just a guess, but I think the General has more pressing concerns.

Well, then, if you won't mind, I don't mind.

I mind.

So, yeah, yeah.

I don't know if I can control myself around you.

What do you think might happen?

That's the problem.

The more I think about what might happen,

then I want it to happen.

So, I don't know if I want to think about that at all.

Besides, I'm awfully hungry.

And I agree.

The room is very tasteful, and can we go now?

Where will you take me?

I'll take you anywhere you want it to go.

I want to go.

I want to go.

I want to war his aura.

Take me.

Help me.

I want to go.

I want to go.

So, would you be very kind and pick up the tea or...

But, Grandma, I'll try to move here any minute.

I will keep him company until he returns.

All right.

You got some?

No!

No, Steve.

Why didn't you tell me she was a cowardice?

It's not exactly something to be ashamed about.

Quite the contrary.

However, I suspect she didn't tell you because it would have illustrated so clearly the differences between you.

Well, we have differences. I'll grant you that, Madam Musopof.

But I love her. I want to marry her.

I'll do whatever...

The war is over. You will return with her to Russia.

Take your place there and help Zoya in her many responsibilities, as countess.

Obviously, we haven't discussed every detail.

Every detail is telling you what you refuse to acknowledge.

By marrying Zoya, you will destroy her position and our future.

With all due respect, your granddaughter loves me.

Love is not the issue at hand.

I am Zoya's only family, and she will do as I ask.

But I am afraid that if I forbid her to see you, she will mourn you for the rest of her life.

So, we both know Zoya wants to marry me, but you don't want her to, and you don't want to play the villain.

I must ask you to tell her that you've had a change of heart.

She will be very hurt, but she will recover.

Are you sure you know what you're asking?

Quite sure.

Love.

All right, Captain Andrews, I know you now.

You do really?

Yes, I do.

And what do you know?

I know there's something you're not telling me.

Zoya, being sent home, we ship out in a week.

Well, then there's not much time.

Zoya, I wanted to tell you...

No, no, no, no. It's my turn. If you're going to leave them, we need to talk about it.

No, no, no, no, no. Don't. Don't.

Has my grandmother been talking to you?

You know, I can't stop thinking about...

I can't stop thinking about our age difference.

Please, do you know that Grandma would have me marry a man in all sorts of ways?

And the end rules. We grew up him.

No one's believed him now.

You really are very different.

But you are my world.

I know.

Zoya, you...

Your family and an entire country waiting for you.

The truth is...

I have nothing to do with you.

I'm sorry.

Sorry.

What?

Oh, my grandmother was right.

She said that men make promises they never intend to keep.

Zoya, I didn't promise any of my words.

But a woman can tell when a man makes a promise to her.

Zoya, try to...

Goodbye Clayton. Have a nice trip to America.

MUSIC

It was a bitter cold winter.

Followed by a soggy spring.

And then in the summer, the ballet returned to Paris.

I tried, but I found I could no longer dance.

The Agilev said my spirit had flown.

Good evening, Doctor.

It is not such a good evening.

MUSIC

Zoya, bring me the egg.

Give me my star.

It is yours now.

I give it to you.

With it, you will remember.

You inherited your family and me.

Forgiveness, Zoya.

There is nothing to forgive.

Sorry, Grandma.

Whatever we send to each other.

I always loved you.

And I know that you always loved me.

And that was loved you.

Here wanted to marry you.

I sent a woman.

Ah, forgive me.

You saved my life.

MUSIC

THEY

.

Get go.

Me, blind and dear.

I have accepted somewhat reluctantly that you won't be my wife,

but I refuse to accept that you will not eat.

I refuse to accept that you will not eat.

Everyone suffers from the earth, soya.

The love and loss of family,

the love of man and woman,

we all feel the pain,

but there are other feelings too.

I know that, Vladimir.

But right now I can't feel anything else.

I have to be honest.

No, it's not.

I don't think so.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Are you with General Pershing?

Yes, sir.

Do you know Captain Clayton Andrews?

No, sir.

Do you know Captain Clayton Andrews?

No, sir, sir.

Clayton!

Vladimir.

Is everything all right?

Oh, yes.

It is now.

Soya.

Welcome to America.

Welcome to America.

Oh, great.

It's a beautiful place.

I can't remember.

It's a beautiful place.

Welcome to America.

Welcome to America.

Welcome to America.

Oh, great.

I don't want anyone to know that I'm a Countess.

I just want to be an American wife.

My wife.

And so you understand.

This is an American tradition.

Throwing a wife on the bed is an American tradition.

At least several times a day.

Her name is XL and she is eagerly awaiting her arrival.

She'll outfit you from top to bottom.

I just use my...

Our name.

And have everything sent it out.

So do you.

I'll see you tonight.

I love you.

Would you like to see another one?

May I help you?

Yes, please. I'm working for some evening wear,

but these dresses don't have any prices on them.

Perhaps it'd be more comfortable at Macy's.

It's down the street at Harold Square.

Lillian.

What's going on?

Man, this young lady has no idea.

I'd leave this young lady.

This Mrs. Clayton Andrews.

Mr. Andrews telephoned me earlier, described her to me,

and asked that we take very good care of her.

She doesn't exactly know.

If courtesy to my customers is too much for you to handle my dear.

No, my dear.

No, my dear.

I'd be happy to take care of her.

Perhaps you would like to see our new line from Paris?

Yes, I'd like that very much.

Thank you.

I mentioned that I think I want to marry you.

I believe so, but I would like to give it something.

Excuse me. Where's the lady's room?

Upstairs. Thank you. I'll be right back.

Clayton's wearing something young, don't you think?

She's scared to say more than a girl.

This is she who's dead, so the father's been shared.

Well, he's a changed man, and I'm not sure to change the better.

I wish she's gone from so much.

Excuse me.

Clayton, the new-

Someone wants to see you.

But I need to-

This will only take a moment.

That's just Marina.

Countess, what a joy it is to see that you are alive and well.

And that you've married such a good man.

I met Grand Duchess Marina last week, and I wanted this to be a surprise.

It is. It's a wonderful surprise.

Come. You mustn't be it.

Do I have?

Sweetheart?

What is it?

Hey.

What?

I-

I overheard some people at the party tonight insulting you because of me.

They said that you had changed.

Clayton, I don't want to be anything but good for you.

It just seems that everything I do is wrong.

Everything you do is right.

The truth is, I have changed, so yeah.

I've never been this happy.

I'm sorry, darling. Sorry.

I should have anticipated this, been more protective of you.

You could start being more protective now.

Oh.

And how do you suggest I do that, Mrs. Andrews?

You could start by buying a crib.

A crib?

Well, don't American baby sleep in the crib.

Sorry.

It's a baby.

Hmm.

Oh.

I think he may be perfect.

I think he may be hungry.

After all, two or three hours many civilized people will actually be eating their breakfast.

He deserves to start early.

Oh, will you hold you?

Oh, I can't believe I did that.

Oh, sweetheart.

Oh, sweetheart.

We can go somewhere.

Oh, here we go.

Everybody's home.

Everybody's home.

I always remembered what grandma said, that only God knew the future.

But with my husband and my children and my glorious life in America,

I had forgotten what else she said, that God uses tragedy to teach many lessons.

The vet says that hearing loss is normal in a dog's harvest age, but it's still so sad.

I said it's so funny.

Plate.

What is it?

Nothing.

It's just thinking.

Darling, let's just skip the symphony and stay home.

Please.

Mama, Sasha's kicking Manny Alice again.

Again.

Let's go with me.

Beep-bait yourself.

Oh, wow!

Sasha, Sasha!

Sasha, do it.

Sasha, do it.

If anyone, she wants me to look like a doll.

Sweetheart, no, I made this bow for you.

I want a hat, an engineer hat.

What?

We went to see the train today and the engineer wave to her.

And he wasn't wearing a bow.

Sasha, listen to me, Sasha.

Listen, no.

I will do my best to get you a hat, if you will try to wear the bow that Mama made you.

And promise not to hit her kick.

No promise, no hat.

No promise, no hat.

Promise.

Promise.

Promise.

I'm sorry.

Sorry.

I guess I should have let you finish what you started.

I just hate to see her unhappy.

Well, she's going to have to be unhappy, Clayton.

She is stubborn and willful, and her lessons are not going to come easy.

And it doesn't help when you keep giving in to her.

Oh, you're right, of course.

But tell me, does she remind you of anyone?

I wasn't that bad when I was a girl.

And besides, I had a much more difficult mother.

There's something else bothering you.

Why don't you give me a turn that's solving your problem?

My problem is that I'm tired and I've been working so hard.

I sometimes forget to appreciate my beautiful and charming wife.

Come on. We'll be late.

It's so sad they lost everything.

Can't borrow money to buy on large businesses in the state.

Right, she's damn scared.

Not only is the fortune gone, now he's going to get sick.

He's going to finish.

Is there another woman?

There must be millions of them.

But none for me.

You disappeared at the party.

You haven't said a word to me since we left.

Soya?

You know that I would do anything in the world to protect you and the children.

Of course I do.

Business isn't good right now.

You better wake up before Nick eats all the pastries.

Too much scotch sleep here.

All right. We have a little sour cream as we go.

Clayton, I am not getting back in this bed with you.

All right.

Clayton.

Clayton.

Clayton.

Clayton.

Clayton.

Oh, Clayton.

Clayton.

Wake up.

Wake up.

Wake up.

This is fine.

Wake.

Clayton.

No.

No.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Of course he left everything to you.

But at this time.