Original subtitles

My heart is aching.

I am heavy with loneliness.

Can no one hear me?

Can no one free me from this curse and the

thick walls of this tower climb to free myself?

Oh, it is too high.

The wicked witch lets me wither here, like a flower in a garden without the sun.

The prince sees the witch and hides.

Witch steps in front of the tower.

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair.

And?

How was I?

Cool sung.

The best Rapunzel I've ever seen.

Definitely in the recall.

I have to get this role.

It just has to work.

I have a longing right now.

You just received a call from your class teacher.

Oh really?

Your motivation is zero, he says.

He doesn't want to speak.

Did you do anything?

You mean putting a whoopee cushion on the teacher's chair or what?

Mom, I'm not a child anymore.

Then speak to me like an adult.

What's going on?

I am fed up with analyzing functions,

Vectors and bonding of weak towers.

That just doesn't interest me.

So now listen, Melinda.

Times?

I always listened to you.

But that's over now.

You didn't turn out the way your parents wanted either.

First comes the high school diploma, then the self-fulfillment.

What do you want?

We have nothing.

Get out of my kitchen.

Yes, it's me.

I didn't want to scare myself.

Oskar.

What are you up to?

I want you

kidnap.

No!

Melinda, you have to lend me some of your makeup.

Please.

It is for the play.

For the school theater?

Yes, for the big performance that everyone always attends.

Wow.

And you're going along with it now, or what?

Yes, I am auditioning for the lead role.

And that's why I have to look really good.

Dominic plays the prince.

Show me quietly.

He is totally nice and incredibly cute.

And plays really great.

And I have to kiss him at the end.

So in the piece.

Yes, if you then become her Rapunzel.

Lena also auditions for the lead role and finds him really cute.

Oh really?

That's stupid.

Of all people, Lena.

They just, unfortunately, have the same taste.

Do you actually already have someone for the makeup?

No.

Then, then I can do that.

If I put makeup on you, you will become such an irresistibly beautiful Rapunzel.

That this Dominic does not have to fall in love here.

Great.

Oskar.

That was always our dream.

Yes.

But 50 years ago.

High time that we fulfill this dream.

Only the two of us.

The road ahead and the sky above us.

And without a plan, but with plenty of time.

Come.

We are taking a test drive.

Oh.

Tell me, Oskar.

Could we perhaps possibly postpone the test drive until tomorrow?

It's already getting dark.

A real surprise, huh?

You could say that.

I think I first need to get used to it.

Melinda wants to drop out of school.

Pardon?

I immediately said, of course, that this was absolutely out of the question.

And she said, I do what I want, because now I am old enough for it?

Yes.

How do you know that?

I also dropped out of school at 17.

Retrieved the Abitur afterwards.

And they look at me.

World's best astrophysicist.

The man with the most wonderful wife and the greatest family under the sun.

Melinda will find her way, even if he perhaps

a little different looks, than you imagine it.

The main thing is, she has a plan.

Does she?

Not that I know of.

Until our little one starts school, we still have a bit of time left.

How are you actually doing?

All good.

I would love to the whole time through the.

Running around and shouting, we're having a baby.

We're having a baby!

We are having a child!

I'm having a baby!

Submit.

I would prefer to hide somewhere.

I'm dying of stage fright.

That is normal.

Look, Grandpa's hot stove.

The madness.

Totally crazy.

What do you do at the theater?

That brings good luck.

Grandma!

Betsy!

Lucky pig saliva doubled.

I'm spitting for Rudi too.

I'll pick you up later.

Grandpa!

Can't I ride to school with you after all?

No, my boy.

I have a farewell.

Little bed instructions.

Looks good.

My heart is heavy with loneliness.

Doesn't anyone hear me?

Is there no one who can free me from this curse?

And climbs the thick walls of this tower to free me?

I don't want to.

Oh, he is too tall.

The Wicked Witch is letting me wither away here.

Like a flower in a garden without sun.

Like a flower in a garden without sun.

Thank you, Ayla.

That's enough for us already.

That's enough for us.

Bravo!

You're doing great.

Thank you.

Then we now ask Lena to come up on stage.

Oh God.

Okay.

So.

Rapunzel stands alone in her tower.

My heart is heavy with loneliness.

Does nobody hear me?

Sorry.

Isn't there anyone?

Is there no one who can free me from this curse?

And the thick walls of this tower climb, to free me?

Oh, it's too high.

The wicked witch is letting me wither away here.

Like a flower in a garden without sun.

Thank you.

Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair.

Thank you, Lena.

Very beautiful.

I was terrible.

Nonsense.

Just a little excited.

So.

With that, we have seen all the candidates for the lead role.

Thank you very much.

You were all great.

We ask you for a little patience.

The jury retreats for deliberation.

So, I have to get out of here now.

Are you coming with me?

Clear.

Yes, go ahead and stick it in.

You have the role, Ayla.

It's obvious.

You were awesome.

Ayla, shall we get a drink?

Oh yes, I need that now.

Oskar!

Can you even drive that thing?

Yes, let's see.

Oh my God!

Oskar!

Yes,

Then don't keep us in suspense for too long, okay?

It was really a very difficult decision for us.

We also had to think about the fact that the prince and Rapunzel go well together.

Okay.

And the winner is... Lena!

You will be our Rapunzel.

Congratulations, Lena.

Congratulations, Lena.

Thank you.

Congratulations, Lena.

Thank you.

And what is the reasoning?

What kind of reasoning?

Well, that's always the case that the jury says why they made that decision.

Lena just fits the role better.

Looks exactly like how Rapunzel must look.

Blonde, long hair.

But Rapunzel does get a wig.

And it must fit exactly to the type.

But for you we also have a troll rush.

You shall play the witch.

The witch, yes?

Congratulations.

The witch, really great role.

Yes, great.

Thank you.

Nice to have you with us, Deiner.

She needs to throw herself from the tower.

Oskar!

Hold on a moment!

Oskar, I need to go!

Sorry, do you know where the theater people are?

That's us, but the casting is already over.

Hey, I'm Melinda.

Hello.

My little sister is taking part with you.

I know that you have the mask.

Mask?

Well, you know.

Creepily makeup like a witch.

Rapunzel as beautiful as can be.

Prince.

I'm pretty good at that.

And I would really like to do that for you.

Yes, sure.

That's cool.

Thank you.

Hey, Rapunzel.

How was it?

It was good.

Lena plays Rapunzel.

She was just better.

No, I was not better.

But I'm more the type for the role.

What is that supposed to mean?

I don't know what that is to you, but the jury

chose Lena because she just looks like Rapunzel.

Blond, blue-eyed.

Yes, just like in the fairy tale books.

Unbelievable, I don't believe it at first.

Fritz, leave it.

You don't like that, Ayla, do you?

Fritz, I got this.

If a couple of blind idiots make the wrong decision,

then you leave Ayla standing in the rain, or what?

Rudi?

Tell me, what are you all getting so worked up about here?

Is that your friend?

This stupid pig.

Maybe a cuddly toy?

Of course not.

Come, Rudi.

No desire.

I was stupid.

That's right.

I was just embarrassed.

What?

That you have black hair?

Now don't start with that again.

That was only because...

You don't understand that.

I can't explain it to you.

Rudi, my little one.

Come to me.

It's not your stuffed animal.

Hey, food is ready.

Where are you guys?

No hunger!

Music.

Music Music Music Hm...

I'm doing so well, Oskar.

Apart from the fact that my tailbone hurts a little bit.

Well.

Before we drive across America, of course, we need to

to ensure better cushioning.

I still have a fancy rheumatism pillow at home.

Ah!

You can't be serious, right?

America!

Do you remember when back then we had planned it all out perfectly?

Yes, I know!

The maps and the travel booth are still in some drawer in the basement.

Music America!

That is so far away!

Music Hm... Hm...

Did Mom send you now because she isn't that good herself?

Because she can't get along with me anymore, or what?

No, I'm just curious.

When we last spoke, you said you have a plan, right?

I have a dream.

And I don't need a high school diploma for that.

Really?

Like back then with me.

How about you?

Oh, at 17 I really wanted to see the starry sky in the Sahara.

And then I dropped out of school.

Really?

You went to the Sahara?

No, I didn't have the money for that.

But I understand that some dreams come at a cost.

In any case, if you want to fulfill yourself.

And then I caught up on my high school diploma.

And then I studied.

Yes, but that's completely different for me.

I applied to two theaters in Cologne.

There were so many competitors.

But I was the best.

Well, I believe so, anyway.

I prepared really well for that.

I sat there for weeks, every day.

Really?

That sounds pretty concrete already.

It is, indeed.

Fully concrete.

What did you apply for?

I am becoming a makeup artist.

That's totally my thing.

Makeup artist?

That's awesome.

Yes, and now with Alla's play, I'm participating as well.

If you feel like it, you are welcome to come to a rehearsal.

But you have to swear that you won't tell Mom anything.

Not before I have the confirmation.

Please.

Promised.

Then you tell her that, yes?

Makeup artist?

Yes.

Alakodai.

Dominic?

Hey, I'm doing well, of course.

No, ah, no big deal.

Why should I be angry?

Yes, good idea.

Certainly.

Okay, be right back.

Oh God, what should I wear?

So, if it had been up to me, I would have preferred to see you as Rapunzel.

Honestly.

You should become an actress.

What?

Really?

Yes, absolutely.

I mean, you have the talent, you look great, you come across really well on

the stage and also you can still sing.

Well, I mean, you've got what it takes to be a star.

Oh, come on.

I haven't even thought about that yet.

But you should.

Then I can say later, when you're famous, hey, that was once my girlfriend.

So.

So.

Help me out, Oskar.

Now I'll get us a delicious bee sting cake.

And then I walk the few steps home.

Through the middle of the village.

Let's see if they recognize me.

Eila!

Wow.

I almost didn't recognize you at all.

You look super cool.

Really awesome.

Young lady, should I drive you home?

Just became available.

Gladly.

Are you taking the basket?

Yes.

Wow, that's a crazy feeling.

Is it because of the motorcycle or are you just in a good mood today?

No, I am just happy.

Oh.

Then we'll take an extra round.

Hello?

Hello, Lena.

It's me.

Oh, hi.

What's up?

Dominik was just with me at the ice cream parlor.

Yes, and?

He totally sucked up to me.

I would have preferred to see you as Rapunzel.

And you have what it takes to be a star.

And if you become famous later, then.

Can I say it like this, that was once my girlfriend.

I fell for it completely.

I just wanted to tell you, so that you know.

Because I believe... All right, Mom.

I'll come to you right away.

Are you at home?

Yes.

Okay, then see you soon.

I'm sorry, my mother is having a severe migraine attack.

I need to get home quickly.

Oh, I'm sorry.

He said exactly the same thing to me.

What?

Exactly the same with the talent.

And when I'm famous later, that he then

can say, I would have been his girlfriend and so on.

I was in complete shock, really.

Such an idiot.

Too lazy to come up with something new.

When I already think about the fact that I have to kiss him in the last act.

That makes me feel quite sick.

Bah!

Well, I am the witch.

I don't have that problem.

I am already looking forward to peppering him from the tower into the thorn bush.

Right, where his eyes are gouged out.

I curse you.

You shall be blind for the rest of your days.

And wander around in the barren wilderness.

Exactly.

The poor man is indeed blind in the last act.

He and?

Something is happening there.

Hey, did you find her?

Route 66.

Highway of Freedom.

Mother of all roads.

The very first main street of America.

Look.

From Chicago via St. Louis to Los Angeles.

We really set ourselves quite a challenge back then, Oscar.

Oh, little star.

With you through America, that would be something.

Leave everything behind.

Oh, Oscar.

Only the two of us.

We deserve this.

And if not now, then when?

And the motorcycle trip.

We didn't expect that one.

Then you only planned to persuade me, admit it.

To seduce you.

And what about Las Vegas?

Fritz!

You were totally right about Dominik.

He is a stupid monkey.

We need you.

Me and Rudi.

I am...

I was...

Well, this sounds a little inappropriate, but I had a crush on Dominik.

What?

In this stupid, arrogant monkey?

How could this happen?

Are you stupid?

Yes, probably.

I am also very embarrassed, and I am ashamed of it as well.

Me too.

What?

You too?

I don't believe that.

Fritz, please, let us in.

We need to discuss plans for revenge with you.

Whenever you need me... Then you come back again.

I'm getting on my knees.

I'll do it.

Rudi, my sweet.

You have forgiven me.

What else is standing around outside here?

Come in.

Ms. Doctor Koray.

I need to talk to you about Melinda.

She is currently showing no motivation in class at all.

Aha.

Additionally, she is absent very often.

To the extent that with their commitment to our.

Theater production has to do with it, that's okay.

After all, it's still a lesson.

But I have here a list of Melinda's unexcused absences.

And you are still responsible for the sick notes.

Yes, sure.

I'll take a look at that at home in peace and then talk to Melinda.

For the last scene, we style your hair.

Tangled hair in the chest.

Hey Rapunzel.

I'm already looking forward to the kiss at the end of the scene.

Mom?

What are you doing here?

Do you want to watch us too?

Wow, you look great.

You are a beautiful witch and still creepy.

Thank you.

Hello Mrs. Koray.

Hello Lena.

Melinda put makeup on us.

How do you think Lena looks?

Great.

Great.

Like in the real theater.

Mom, we have rehearsal.

And I just had a conversation with your teacher.

The one who told me that you're hardly at school anymore.

He can also prove it.

Here.

I didn't skip.

I was just taking care of something else.

Oh yes, and what would that be?

Then go have a look at what I want to do.

If you're even interested in what I really want.

I've caught you.

You probably thought you could deceive me.

Betray me.

Nobody cheats on me.

Rapunzel.

I'm not leaving you alone.

Do you see the thorn hedge down there?

I curse you.

You shall be blind.

For the rest of your days.

And wandering in the barren, desolate desert.

No.

My prince.

Damn, does she want to kill me?

Only to you, my beautiful.

Please don't.

Please do not cut my hair.

Can you see that?

No, nothing.

Why should I feel sorry for you, you deceitful one?

In the desolate wilderness you shall bide your life.

That's great what the kids are putting together here.

Feed on dry bears and worms when you hunger.

And looking for water... I find the mask so wonderful.

If you are thirsty.

Don't you think?

But, great.

I am expecting another child.

That's probably what she wants.

Yes.

Thank you, thank you.

That was very beautiful.

Very, very beautiful.

Yes.

Also costumes and mask.

Great, how you managed that in such a short time.

Great self-initiative.

Yes.

Then we now need a small change for the next scene.

Desert.

It is ice.

So, now I need the prince and the pregnant Rapunzel on stage, please.

Go.

Yes.

Oh.

Water.

Water!

Water!

Ohóóó... That's spreading, it's about to start.

Water.

Intense.

Okay, finished.

Water!

Oho!

What a lovely sound that is.

Warpunzel!

What ball, if lies.

Do you want water, stranger?

Rapunzel, don't you recognize me?

Dearest?

You have found me.

Kiss me.

ARD Text on behalf of Funk.