The Quartette (2017) - full transcript
A film by Miroslav Krobot
I know.
A sheep goes to the doctor.
Do you know this one?
- I do, but go on.
- A sheep goes to the doctor.
He's screaming at it:
I don't know how else to tell you.
Say "aaah".
The sheep goes: "beeeh".
- See you tomorrow.
- Bye.
- Bye, Funes.
- Bye!
Have I left my shoes there?
Yes.
- That jacket of yours.
- Terrible.
- Can you zip me up, Robi?
- Yes.
- It's a smart joke.
- You tell me.
You can replace A and B with anything.
A shepherd sits with his sheep and says,
see, another day's over.
I can now A, read you a story,
or B, fuck your brains out.
The sheep goes: Beeeh!
- Have you just made that up?
- Yes.
It's great.
- Take care.
- Bye.
- Why do I keep showing off for him?
- Maybe you're jealous.
I don't think so.
I love you.
What?
You'll be sorry one day.
Who takes out the rubbish
at night?
- Good evening.
- Evening.
You'll be surprised when you
find me with cut veins one day.
Where are you?
You think I can't see you?
You'll be sorry!
So? Did you have fun?
You'll pay for your whoring
one day!
Think of something nice.
Now tell me who he is.
Me, you idiot.
We can go somewhere
after the concert, if you want.
How did you know
what I was thinking?
I want you to be happy.
With me, you know?
- Do you have any special preference?
- As in where we could go?
- We won't know.
- I understand.
How come?
You're supposed to be surprised.
I think I am.
You just can't tell.
But that's as if you weren't.
You just want to make me happy,
don't you?
I do like it.
It's dramatic.
I'll take a shower.
- Can I take your car in the morning?
- Sure.
Thanks.
- Hi!
- Hi.
- Are you happy?
- And you?
Thoroughly.
My jealous neighbour
is threatening his wife.
I had to console her.
A nice experience.
Congratulations.
I was happiest
when mum bought bananas.
And we ate them together.
I must have been around nine.
- And your mum?
- We joked and laughed.
- Any interesting cases?
- Happiness is about individual moments.
The secret is to notice them.
And you know that a therapist
can't talk about her clients.
Theoretically, you should be happy
whenever you make someone happy.
I have a friend.
We call him Funes,
like the French comedian,
because he's the exact opposite to him.
I think he deserves
some happiness.
He died from three
stab wounds to the chest.
To this day, we don't know who
carried out or organised the deed.
The power structure of 14th century
Europe was very complicated.
Six different groups didn't want him
to continue the legacy of his father.
The Arpad dynasty was wronged
by his annulled betrothal to Elizabeth.
Ladislaus I was his direct competitor
in the battle for the Polish throne.
And of course the Roman king Albrecht I
had his reasons, which I'll come back to.
- Fourth, the local Bohemian aristocracy...
- Excuse us, we're just on a trip.
I understand.
But it was very illuminating, right?
Thanks. Let's hurry to see the rest.
You have a sense of humour.
And a rich inner life
that you never show.
- Isn't it boring watching rocks all day?
- A bit. Tea?
You could come to my group.
There's a great therapist.
Will there be other people?
It's our wedding anniversary.
The most difficult
thing is being alone.
You should find some friends.
And visit us more.
- Simona will be happy to see you.
- I don't want to be a burden.
When your dad was alive,
we could stay silent for three days.
But at least he was there.
He didn't have time for me, either.
Damn it.
Did they take anything?
- It's my fault.
- Mum, please, calm down.
- Nothing's happened.
- My fault.
Damn it.
How do I look?
You look great.
Could you be serious
for a minute?
You look great.
Robi?
Do you like how I look?
I always do.
Isn't that just a phrase?
No. You have a new hairdo,
but I liked you before too.
Happy birthday.
Thank you, Shaman.
- It's going to rain.
- I don't go outside.
You should.
You smell a bit.
You can't insult me.
I'm water.
We're all water.
So why do you shower?
She's getting this.
A butterfly.
Nice, isn't it?
- I know it's kitsch.
- I know you know.
Tomáš's idea.
I'd never think of that.
You have other qualities.
I do?
Like what?
Your eyes.
- Your arse.
- I'm supposed to believe that?
- There's something I need to do.
- What?
Excuse me.
- Bye, then.
- Bye, Funes.
Yes, it's the Fabia.
I'll be there in half an hour.
Two Mexican goulashes,
Shaman.
Happy birthday,
the best of luck...
and may everything you wish for
come true, Butterfly.
Thank you.
That tickles.
You'd be the pride
of any butterfly collection.
Thanks.
Nice haircut.
I like it.
I was expecting a present.
You don't have anything?
Don't rush.
A birthday is a ritual
with its own rules.
First...
we could take
our clothes off.
Okay.
- You're quick, Shaman.
- I'm quick because the world is slow.
Exactly.
It's going to get cold.
We're taking a break.
The food would get cold.
We keep going somewhere,
I don't know where
Early in the morning
we go camping
I don't cook breakfast
they give me one
Keys in the ignition
and we're off - where?
I remember now
we know it there
With the lights out
it gets scary in the woods
Yes, to the woods,
driving in my car
I check my teeth in the mirror,
wave to the happy cops
And here we are,
at the camp site...
She doesn't suspect a thing.
What are you doing?
Enjoying myself.
You look serious.
I'd hate that.
It doesn't suit you.
Sorry.
Don't apologise.
Nothing's happened.
A dull knife
won't help, but it won't hurt.
I love you, Shaman.
Tomáš...
we love you.
Will you marry us?
But if you do...
you'll have to take care of us...
for the rest
of your life.
You're afraid
we're being serious, aren't you?
Yeah.
Don't worry.
- Let's go to my place.
- Let's go to his place.
I'm going home.
I must go to my poor Robert.
- Bye-bye!
- Bye.
Is it so hot?
Yes. And the moon
hasn't even come out yet.
Hi.
- Have you been waiting for me?
- I guess I fell asleep.
Liar.
I've been waiting.
Your clothes will get wet.
Help me out, then.
How was the party?
Fine.
- What were you drinking?
- Everything.
- Had fun?
- Yeah, I think we did.
Pity you weren't there.
I don't mind being alone.
The important thing
is that you're with me.
Nothing else matters,
you know?
If there's a problem,
tell me.
Let's talk tomorrow
when you're sober.
Why did you have to
forget your keys today?
It happens on other days, too.
Think of something nice.
Anything you like.
- Like food.
- Funny.
If I jump, I might not die straight away.
I'll be looking up so you remember me.
Don't be a fool!
Open up!
Wait! Forgive me!
I'm doing this because I love you!
Talk to me, sir.
Is there a problem, sir?
No.
Don't you want
to take the stairs?
What did they want?
To save me.
I don't remember anything
from yesterday.
- But it was a nice birthday.
- How would you know?
I don't know.
My body remembers.
I see.
I'm hungry.
Let's grab something to eat.
I can't.
There's something I have to do.
- Bye, then.
- See you.
I wanted you
to fix that shelf for me.
In the end,
I did it myself.
But mainly I just
wanted to talk to you.
Is it so odd?
- I'd do it, but...
- But who knows when.
I must do everything myself.
Your former father
is worthless. Completely useless.
Sit down.
- Are you doing that on purpose?
- What?
- Sitting at his table.
- Sorry.
Thank you.
- Hi.
- Hi, dad.
- How about a beer?
- Sure.
Can't you see
we're having coffee?
- Milk?
- No, thank you.
It's better for your stomach.
Well... How are you?
Fine.
Is that all you can say?
I'm your mother.
- I have the right to know how you live.
- Yes.
Nothing's going on.
I would have told you.
You only talk to me
when I force you to.
You know how much
I've done for you.
I didn't even get divorced
because of you.
I didn't want to traumatise you.
You were a sensitive child.
I'm 35.
You never told me
which one of us you liked more.
Hard to say, mum.
But you took after me.
Your father is boring.
No imagination.
Don't put the bottle on the table.
It smells if it's not been washed.
I'm sorry.
I was being pathetic
rather than...
- Rather than what?
- Truly angry, you know?
- Haven't slept well?
- The couch is terrible.
Don't say "you know".
- Are you okay?
- Yes.
Thanks.
I really hate situations like this.
Like what?
Going back to something
you can't fix anymore.
At night, I decided to be
lustful and passionate this morning.
- Why?
- To show you're attractive, you know?
So why didn't you do it?
I saw you looking in yesterday.
Was he really looking in?
If he doesn't trust me,
I guess he doesn't love me.
Don't be sad.
The rabbit looks
as if he understood.
- Do you want him?
- No.
The important thing
is that you love him.
It would be worse
if you didn't.
I need to have
someone to love, always.
But... I don't want
to be a burden, either.
I hate it when someone
does that to me...
so I don't want
to be like that.
But you need to feel
your boyfriend loves you, don't you?
Yeah.
But the main thing is
that I'm in love.
Hi.
This is my friend Funes.
Like the French comedian.
- Hi.
- Hello.
His face never moves,
but he's fun.
I'm Sylva, but Tomáš probably
told you about me.
We're all on first-name terms round here,
if you don't mind.
Do you want to tell us
your real name?
I've got used to Funes.
Could you briefly
introduce yourself, perhaps?
- You play the viola?
- Violin.
See?
You've told us something.
I want to know what you're anxious about.
Can we help you somehow?
You don't have to answer now.
There will be time later.
The rest of us will begin as always.
Lie down on your back...
Close your eyes
and relax.
Relax your entire body,
your mind is relaxed...
Focus only on my voice.
We are completely at peace.
We're floating on the gentle waves
of a calm ocean.
Watch carefully. It should take
between 5 and 10 seconds.
- What do you think?
- You know her?
Just through the glass.
Fancy a biscuit?
- That's Sylva.
- Robert.
- Sylva, hi.
- You're with Funes?
She's a psychotherapist.
Tomáš invited her.
But I want you
to be romantic.
And not ashamed of it.
And perhaps to sacrifice something
for me, even if it's difficult.
I want you to be social and nice.
Because nice things are important.
If you only tried.
You could experience joy.
And I'd experience it
with you.
You'd be chirpier
and happier.
Why are you tormenting me?
Are you going to stand here
like last time?
- I suppose. But I'd rather go home.
- Are you going?
I suppose so.
I'll have another beer.
Nice gig.
- That hurt.
- Don't harm him, miss.
And... do you have a phone?
You don't.
And a number? I don't want to
be pushy, but mine's 777-259-473.
- I work as an artist.
- An artist?
I'm an artist, too.
- In a theatre.
- A theatre?
Yeah, that's how it is.
Oh, hi! You told me
I was the only one. Who is she?
Hi.
Will you have some?
Sure, I understand.
You look nice.
I'm your secret admirer. Come to my show.
I'll perform just for you.
Sure, tell me when.
Bye, Shepherd.
And no sheep fucking today!
Sure, I understand.
Bye-bye.
- Bye.
- Good night.
- Another nice evening?
- Yes.
Congratulations.
- Robi.
- Yes?
- Don't be mean, please.
- At your service.
Robi?
Sorry.
I'll make coffee.
I want to talk.
I haven't read cards
in a pub before.
Fate is written in beer.
The King here means the ability
to calmly pursue a goal. That fits.
The Two of Cups is a new relationship,
friendship, something like that.
The Lovers represent the ability to love,
both physical and mental.
You are faithful,
you can be trusting.
You'll discover freedom
and happiness through reason.
But the Star says you should
trust your intuition and yourself.
Interesting.
And I'm not ill or anything?
You're a lucky person, Funes.
This is the time when
poetry meets reality. 180 Crowns.
We'll play the Piňos, mum.
Do you want a biscuit?
I have the invitation, look.
The Schwubb Quartet.
After dad.
I see.
That's nice of you.
- Hello, Mrs. Schwubb.
- Hello, Simona. How are you?
Fine.
- The only one missing is Tomáš, right?
- Yes, Mrs. Schwubb.
- Are you going to get married?
- What?
I asked if you and Simona
are going to marry.
- Maybe later.
- I don't know.
Shepherd's the one who understands
Robert best these days.
- You shouldn't marry, Robert.
- Why?
You're happy alone.
That must be Tomáš.
- Hi, everyone. Hello, Mrs. Schwubb.
- Hello.
- How's life treating you?
- Fine.
What about your suitors?
Too many to count, am I right?
That was a joke, mum!
Thanks, man.
Mum!
Mum!
Is he coming back?
- Does Simona have another man?
- What makes you think that?
- You should act before it's too late.
- Mum.
- Is it Tomáš?
- No.
I can tell these things.
You should be more confident.
- But that's the trouble.
- Don't pity me.
- I do. Because you're just like me.
- And I'm glad that I am.
- Really. That I'm like you and dad.
- Are you?
Of course.
And shouldn't you have children?
This?
The gunpowder magazine
at Korunní Fort?
This?
The Corpus Christi Chapel
at the Convent.
Awesome.
- Hi!
- Hi.
Practising? I've come to have a listen.
So give it your best.
- What's that?
- A corpus chapel.
Jaroslav of Sternberg praying
before his battle with the Tatars.
- And did it help?
- What?
The praying.
The battle is a myth.
There never was one.
So it did help.
Cool.
When I took mum to the cemetery,
someone broke into your car.
What?
- Took the radio and some other stuff.
- Why haven't you told me?
You didn't need the car
and it'll be fixed soon.
I came late to the pub because
the garage needed some papers.
You've been angry with me ever since,
as if it was me who did it.
At first I couldn't understand.
But I figured it out
during Tomáš's show.
You told me you wanted me
to be someone I'm not.
Maybe you aren't aware
that's quite difficult.
Because I can't be anyone else.
And I don't want to be.
You have to decide
if you're fine with it or not.
Do you know
how selfish you are?
Yes.
We're all selfish.
If I remembered what you just said,
I'd post it online.
- Why?
- To start a discussion.
I'd hate that.
I'm trying to release tension.
Why don't you settle this at home?
- Shall we play?
- I'm ready.
- Where do we start?
- From L.
It seems our brains
are incapable of avoiding stereotypes.
I hate that.
- Are you getting naked again?
- We'll go to my place.
- I need help with the party for Funes.
- I can't come tomorrow, I'm working.
- And you?
- I suppose.
- Are you engaged or single now?
- I don't know. I'll see.
The evening is the day's orgasm
and the night's hope.
- Exactly.
- Exactly.
- What happened, Mrs. Žandová?
- The nutcase from the third floor.
He was shouting
from the scaffolding as usual.
You know how he was.
Except this time he did fall.
Dead on the spot.
At least she'll be at peace now.
But maybe she helped him.
Maybe she couldn't bear it any longer.
- Yeah, it's him.
- Who?
My neighbour, the psycho.
I'm off to bed.
That was my first corpse,
you know?
I'd go home,
but I've missed the last train.
Didn't you want to
stay with Tomáš?
Normally I would.
- It's nice here in the evening.
- The nicest.
I'm sleeping on a couch.
That's also not great.
Have you decided?
- It's complicated.
- Why?
We've been together
for three years.
And... I don't want to hurt you.
You understand.
Don't worry about me.
I'm a friend.
Why do you take
pictures of rocks?
He looks at them all day,
he may not recognise them.
- What do you think?
- I wouldn't recognise that.
Thanks for helping us,
Mrs. Málková. Funes will be happy.
Say cheese.
- You look suspiciously good here.
- Thanks.
- What if someone comes?
- They won't.
- No one comes here?
- Just afternoons. Schools and such.
We should take advantage of that.
Everyone would. In this situation.
Wouldn't it be stupid,
with the carriage rocking?
Like in a movie.
I suppose.
That doesn't mean
I don't want you.
Which movie?
Fanfan la Tulipe.
Hi.
Hello. Hi.
I think in a sense we're all alone.
You portrayed that very nicely.
We're actually using the same methods.
I'm an actor. We both work with our body.
I think we live in a time
when we can't be happy,
and so we're superficial,
which only makes the loneliness worse.
Sorry, Shepard,
but I'm sure she isn't lonely.
You're not?
Bye.
Do you like me, Funes?
I do.
You've been staring
at my breasts all evening.
- You wouldn't be happy with me.
- Nor would you with me.
We can be friends.
That could be very invigorating.
- Thank you. Bye.
- Bye-bye.
Thank you. Good-bye.
- Good-bye.
- Bye.
Bye.
The papers and car keys
are on the kitchen table.
Thanks.
It was a success,
wasn't it?
You had a good time
with Sylva.
I was keeping an eye on you.
Didn't you like it?
- I wanted to make you happy.
- I realised I prefer to be alone.
Why didn't you say anything?
I wanted you to feel happy
that you're taking care of me.
- We want to talk to you sometimes.
- But I don't talk much.
But I like being
with you for balance.
- What kind of balance?
- Personal.
Sometimes I feel better in the past
which probably isn't healthy.
No, because we don't know
what you like.
I like most things.
Mainly the music.
We're all different.
I don't talk,
you don't know
what to do with yourself.
That also isn't healthy.
But thanks for the party.
Hello?
Are you okay?
Where are you?
At home.
What about Butterfly?
She seemed pretty wild.
Can I see you?
Some time?
Later?
I don't know.
Maybe.
I don't know.
Happiness is often talked about,
but it's difficult to define.
Psychologists believe it comes
with the satisfaction of human needs,
both physical and spiritual.
Happiness also has
an interesting interactive character.
Can happiness come by itself
or does it need a relationship?
Does the happiness of others
rely on my happiness?
Can we be happy
if we're alone?
Even though
the answer isn't clear,
I believe that true happiness
requires a connection with other people.
This gives our
own future meaning.
In any case, it is rewarding
to think about these things.
Thank you.
That was interesting.
Here's an invitation to our concert.
I'll be glad if you can make it.
So if I want others to be happy,
I must be happy myself?
- Come again?
- I must try to be happy...
- so others feel happy too.
- Why not?
Wonderful.
Awesome!
- Your mum was moved.
- Was she?
She was the only
one crying.
- She does that a lot.
- That was our worst performance yet.
We'll be better next time.
- Here's to the concert.
- To the concert.
- Milk the goat, get the cheese.
- What?
That means we go to my place.
"Milk the goat, get the cheese"
means we go to your place?
It's an Arabic saying,
and it means that you must
milk the goat to get the cheese.
It has nothing to do
with my place.
- So why did you say it?
- I don't know.
I just thought of it.
Funes isn't here.
Which means what?
Which means
the concert was terrible.
Funes isn't a social person.
No, it means we should
disband the quartet.
You want to disband
the quartet that you set up?
Why not?
- You can't eat with two spoons.
- Which means what?
That I don't have my keys...
- and we have to climb the scaffolding.
- No way.
I say a sheep joke
and you basically just repeat it.
It's not repetition,
it's application.
The version with the fucking is funnier
than with the doctor.
That's true.
Thanks.
- Why don't you think of something new?
- Because I can't.
And because I love application.
It's true that application
can improve an idea.
But the original idea and its creator
are more important.
That's true, but creators
tend to be irresponsible narcissists.
You have a point.
So you think that, say, Leonardo da Vinci
was an irresponsible narcissist.
But Leonardo painted.
Made sculptures.
Siege engines.
While being gay
in the Middle Ages.
- That's true.
- That is true.
- I'm off to sleep. Good night.
- Good night.
- Leonardo was gay in the Middle Ages?
- Yes.
That's awesome.
The truth is...
that sometimes I feel
like an inferior version of myself.
Do you really want to
disband the quartet?
Yes.
At the end of the day,
I prefer being alone.
I've lived alone since I was 18
and I'm not complaining.
- Hi, Funes.
- Hi.
- What are you doing here?
- Nothing.
I wanted to see you.
Sit down.
- Are we practising today?
- No, he's just visiting.
- Have you had any breakfast?
- Not really.
- So you haven't, or...
- Alright, then.
- Alright what?
- I'll have something.
Okay.
Hi, Funes.
I've thought about it a lot.
It was a poor concert,
but that's not a reason to stop playing.
- What did you say?
- There's no reason to stop playing.
Coffee will be ready
in a minute.
It's good.
I wrote this.
- Is that for us?
- I gave it a try.
You're in it, too.
What?
There are vocals.
I'm singing in this?
Yeah.
I know.
A sheep goes to the doctor.
Do you know this one?
- I do, but go on.
- A sheep goes to the doctor.
He's screaming at it:
I don't know how else to tell you.
Say "aaah".
The sheep goes: "beeeh".
- See you tomorrow.
- Bye.
- Bye, Funes.
- Bye!
Have I left my shoes there?
Yes.
- That jacket of yours.
- Terrible.
- Can you zip me up, Robi?
- Yes.
- It's a smart joke.
- You tell me.
You can replace A and B with anything.
A shepherd sits with his sheep and says,
see, another day's over.
I can now A, read you a story,
or B, fuck your brains out.
The sheep goes: Beeeh!
- Have you just made that up?
- Yes.
It's great.
- Take care.
- Bye.
- Why do I keep showing off for him?
- Maybe you're jealous.
I don't think so.
I love you.
What?
You'll be sorry one day.
Who takes out the rubbish
at night?
- Good evening.
- Evening.
You'll be surprised when you
find me with cut veins one day.
Where are you?
You think I can't see you?
You'll be sorry!
So? Did you have fun?
You'll pay for your whoring
one day!
Think of something nice.
Now tell me who he is.
Me, you idiot.
We can go somewhere
after the concert, if you want.
How did you know
what I was thinking?
I want you to be happy.
With me, you know?
- Do you have any special preference?
- As in where we could go?
- We won't know.
- I understand.
How come?
You're supposed to be surprised.
I think I am.
You just can't tell.
But that's as if you weren't.
You just want to make me happy,
don't you?
I do like it.
It's dramatic.
I'll take a shower.
- Can I take your car in the morning?
- Sure.
Thanks.
- Hi!
- Hi.
- Are you happy?
- And you?
Thoroughly.
My jealous neighbour
is threatening his wife.
I had to console her.
A nice experience.
Congratulations.
I was happiest
when mum bought bananas.
And we ate them together.
I must have been around nine.
- And your mum?
- We joked and laughed.
- Any interesting cases?
- Happiness is about individual moments.
The secret is to notice them.
And you know that a therapist
can't talk about her clients.
Theoretically, you should be happy
whenever you make someone happy.
I have a friend.
We call him Funes,
like the French comedian,
because he's the exact opposite to him.
I think he deserves
some happiness.
He died from three
stab wounds to the chest.
To this day, we don't know who
carried out or organised the deed.
The power structure of 14th century
Europe was very complicated.
Six different groups didn't want him
to continue the legacy of his father.
The Arpad dynasty was wronged
by his annulled betrothal to Elizabeth.
Ladislaus I was his direct competitor
in the battle for the Polish throne.
And of course the Roman king Albrecht I
had his reasons, which I'll come back to.
- Fourth, the local Bohemian aristocracy...
- Excuse us, we're just on a trip.
I understand.
But it was very illuminating, right?
Thanks. Let's hurry to see the rest.
You have a sense of humour.
And a rich inner life
that you never show.
- Isn't it boring watching rocks all day?
- A bit. Tea?
You could come to my group.
There's a great therapist.
Will there be other people?
It's our wedding anniversary.
The most difficult
thing is being alone.
You should find some friends.
And visit us more.
- Simona will be happy to see you.
- I don't want to be a burden.
When your dad was alive,
we could stay silent for three days.
But at least he was there.
He didn't have time for me, either.
Damn it.
Did they take anything?
- It's my fault.
- Mum, please, calm down.
- Nothing's happened.
- My fault.
Damn it.
How do I look?
You look great.
Could you be serious
for a minute?
You look great.
Robi?
Do you like how I look?
I always do.
Isn't that just a phrase?
No. You have a new hairdo,
but I liked you before too.
Happy birthday.
Thank you, Shaman.
- It's going to rain.
- I don't go outside.
You should.
You smell a bit.
You can't insult me.
I'm water.
We're all water.
So why do you shower?
She's getting this.
A butterfly.
Nice, isn't it?
- I know it's kitsch.
- I know you know.
Tomáš's idea.
I'd never think of that.
You have other qualities.
I do?
Like what?
Your eyes.
- Your arse.
- I'm supposed to believe that?
- There's something I need to do.
- What?
Excuse me.
- Bye, then.
- Bye, Funes.
Yes, it's the Fabia.
I'll be there in half an hour.
Two Mexican goulashes,
Shaman.
Happy birthday,
the best of luck...
and may everything you wish for
come true, Butterfly.
Thank you.
That tickles.
You'd be the pride
of any butterfly collection.
Thanks.
Nice haircut.
I like it.
I was expecting a present.
You don't have anything?
Don't rush.
A birthday is a ritual
with its own rules.
First...
we could take
our clothes off.
Okay.
- You're quick, Shaman.
- I'm quick because the world is slow.
Exactly.
It's going to get cold.
We're taking a break.
The food would get cold.
We keep going somewhere,
I don't know where
Early in the morning
we go camping
I don't cook breakfast
they give me one
Keys in the ignition
and we're off - where?
I remember now
we know it there
With the lights out
it gets scary in the woods
Yes, to the woods,
driving in my car
I check my teeth in the mirror,
wave to the happy cops
And here we are,
at the camp site...
She doesn't suspect a thing.
What are you doing?
Enjoying myself.
You look serious.
I'd hate that.
It doesn't suit you.
Sorry.
Don't apologise.
Nothing's happened.
A dull knife
won't help, but it won't hurt.
I love you, Shaman.
Tomáš...
we love you.
Will you marry us?
But if you do...
you'll have to take care of us...
for the rest
of your life.
You're afraid
we're being serious, aren't you?
Yeah.
Don't worry.
- Let's go to my place.
- Let's go to his place.
I'm going home.
I must go to my poor Robert.
- Bye-bye!
- Bye.
Is it so hot?
Yes. And the moon
hasn't even come out yet.
Hi.
- Have you been waiting for me?
- I guess I fell asleep.
Liar.
I've been waiting.
Your clothes will get wet.
Help me out, then.
How was the party?
Fine.
- What were you drinking?
- Everything.
- Had fun?
- Yeah, I think we did.
Pity you weren't there.
I don't mind being alone.
The important thing
is that you're with me.
Nothing else matters,
you know?
If there's a problem,
tell me.
Let's talk tomorrow
when you're sober.
Why did you have to
forget your keys today?
It happens on other days, too.
Think of something nice.
Anything you like.
- Like food.
- Funny.
If I jump, I might not die straight away.
I'll be looking up so you remember me.
Don't be a fool!
Open up!
Wait! Forgive me!
I'm doing this because I love you!
Talk to me, sir.
Is there a problem, sir?
No.
Don't you want
to take the stairs?
What did they want?
To save me.
I don't remember anything
from yesterday.
- But it was a nice birthday.
- How would you know?
I don't know.
My body remembers.
I see.
I'm hungry.
Let's grab something to eat.
I can't.
There's something I have to do.
- Bye, then.
- See you.
I wanted you
to fix that shelf for me.
In the end,
I did it myself.
But mainly I just
wanted to talk to you.
Is it so odd?
- I'd do it, but...
- But who knows when.
I must do everything myself.
Your former father
is worthless. Completely useless.
Sit down.
- Are you doing that on purpose?
- What?
- Sitting at his table.
- Sorry.
Thank you.
- Hi.
- Hi, dad.
- How about a beer?
- Sure.
Can't you see
we're having coffee?
- Milk?
- No, thank you.
It's better for your stomach.
Well... How are you?
Fine.
Is that all you can say?
I'm your mother.
- I have the right to know how you live.
- Yes.
Nothing's going on.
I would have told you.
You only talk to me
when I force you to.
You know how much
I've done for you.
I didn't even get divorced
because of you.
I didn't want to traumatise you.
You were a sensitive child.
I'm 35.
You never told me
which one of us you liked more.
Hard to say, mum.
But you took after me.
Your father is boring.
No imagination.
Don't put the bottle on the table.
It smells if it's not been washed.
I'm sorry.
I was being pathetic
rather than...
- Rather than what?
- Truly angry, you know?
- Haven't slept well?
- The couch is terrible.
Don't say "you know".
- Are you okay?
- Yes.
Thanks.
I really hate situations like this.
Like what?
Going back to something
you can't fix anymore.
At night, I decided to be
lustful and passionate this morning.
- Why?
- To show you're attractive, you know?
So why didn't you do it?
I saw you looking in yesterday.
Was he really looking in?
If he doesn't trust me,
I guess he doesn't love me.
Don't be sad.
The rabbit looks
as if he understood.
- Do you want him?
- No.
The important thing
is that you love him.
It would be worse
if you didn't.
I need to have
someone to love, always.
But... I don't want
to be a burden, either.
I hate it when someone
does that to me...
so I don't want
to be like that.
But you need to feel
your boyfriend loves you, don't you?
Yeah.
But the main thing is
that I'm in love.
Hi.
This is my friend Funes.
Like the French comedian.
- Hi.
- Hello.
His face never moves,
but he's fun.
I'm Sylva, but Tomáš probably
told you about me.
We're all on first-name terms round here,
if you don't mind.
Do you want to tell us
your real name?
I've got used to Funes.
Could you briefly
introduce yourself, perhaps?
- You play the viola?
- Violin.
See?
You've told us something.
I want to know what you're anxious about.
Can we help you somehow?
You don't have to answer now.
There will be time later.
The rest of us will begin as always.
Lie down on your back...
Close your eyes
and relax.
Relax your entire body,
your mind is relaxed...
Focus only on my voice.
We are completely at peace.
We're floating on the gentle waves
of a calm ocean.
Watch carefully. It should take
between 5 and 10 seconds.
- What do you think?
- You know her?
Just through the glass.
Fancy a biscuit?
- That's Sylva.
- Robert.
- Sylva, hi.
- You're with Funes?
She's a psychotherapist.
Tomáš invited her.
But I want you
to be romantic.
And not ashamed of it.
And perhaps to sacrifice something
for me, even if it's difficult.
I want you to be social and nice.
Because nice things are important.
If you only tried.
You could experience joy.
And I'd experience it
with you.
You'd be chirpier
and happier.
Why are you tormenting me?
Are you going to stand here
like last time?
- I suppose. But I'd rather go home.
- Are you going?
I suppose so.
I'll have another beer.
Nice gig.
- That hurt.
- Don't harm him, miss.
And... do you have a phone?
You don't.
And a number? I don't want to
be pushy, but mine's 777-259-473.
- I work as an artist.
- An artist?
I'm an artist, too.
- In a theatre.
- A theatre?
Yeah, that's how it is.
Oh, hi! You told me
I was the only one. Who is she?
Hi.
Will you have some?
Sure, I understand.
You look nice.
I'm your secret admirer. Come to my show.
I'll perform just for you.
Sure, tell me when.
Bye, Shepherd.
And no sheep fucking today!
Sure, I understand.
Bye-bye.
- Bye.
- Good night.
- Another nice evening?
- Yes.
Congratulations.
- Robi.
- Yes?
- Don't be mean, please.
- At your service.
Robi?
Sorry.
I'll make coffee.
I want to talk.
I haven't read cards
in a pub before.
Fate is written in beer.
The King here means the ability
to calmly pursue a goal. That fits.
The Two of Cups is a new relationship,
friendship, something like that.
The Lovers represent the ability to love,
both physical and mental.
You are faithful,
you can be trusting.
You'll discover freedom
and happiness through reason.
But the Star says you should
trust your intuition and yourself.
Interesting.
And I'm not ill or anything?
You're a lucky person, Funes.
This is the time when
poetry meets reality. 180 Crowns.
We'll play the Piňos, mum.
Do you want a biscuit?
I have the invitation, look.
The Schwubb Quartet.
After dad.
I see.
That's nice of you.
- Hello, Mrs. Schwubb.
- Hello, Simona. How are you?
Fine.
- The only one missing is Tomáš, right?
- Yes, Mrs. Schwubb.
- Are you going to get married?
- What?
I asked if you and Simona
are going to marry.
- Maybe later.
- I don't know.
Shepherd's the one who understands
Robert best these days.
- You shouldn't marry, Robert.
- Why?
You're happy alone.
That must be Tomáš.
- Hi, everyone. Hello, Mrs. Schwubb.
- Hello.
- How's life treating you?
- Fine.
What about your suitors?
Too many to count, am I right?
That was a joke, mum!
Thanks, man.
Mum!
Mum!
Is he coming back?
- Does Simona have another man?
- What makes you think that?
- You should act before it's too late.
- Mum.
- Is it Tomáš?
- No.
I can tell these things.
You should be more confident.
- But that's the trouble.
- Don't pity me.
- I do. Because you're just like me.
- And I'm glad that I am.
- Really. That I'm like you and dad.
- Are you?
Of course.
And shouldn't you have children?
This?
The gunpowder magazine
at Korunní Fort?
This?
The Corpus Christi Chapel
at the Convent.
Awesome.
- Hi!
- Hi.
Practising? I've come to have a listen.
So give it your best.
- What's that?
- A corpus chapel.
Jaroslav of Sternberg praying
before his battle with the Tatars.
- And did it help?
- What?
The praying.
The battle is a myth.
There never was one.
So it did help.
Cool.
When I took mum to the cemetery,
someone broke into your car.
What?
- Took the radio and some other stuff.
- Why haven't you told me?
You didn't need the car
and it'll be fixed soon.
I came late to the pub because
the garage needed some papers.
You've been angry with me ever since,
as if it was me who did it.
At first I couldn't understand.
But I figured it out
during Tomáš's show.
You told me you wanted me
to be someone I'm not.
Maybe you aren't aware
that's quite difficult.
Because I can't be anyone else.
And I don't want to be.
You have to decide
if you're fine with it or not.
Do you know
how selfish you are?
Yes.
We're all selfish.
If I remembered what you just said,
I'd post it online.
- Why?
- To start a discussion.
I'd hate that.
I'm trying to release tension.
Why don't you settle this at home?
- Shall we play?
- I'm ready.
- Where do we start?
- From L.
It seems our brains
are incapable of avoiding stereotypes.
I hate that.
- Are you getting naked again?
- We'll go to my place.
- I need help with the party for Funes.
- I can't come tomorrow, I'm working.
- And you?
- I suppose.
- Are you engaged or single now?
- I don't know. I'll see.
The evening is the day's orgasm
and the night's hope.
- Exactly.
- Exactly.
- What happened, Mrs. Žandová?
- The nutcase from the third floor.
He was shouting
from the scaffolding as usual.
You know how he was.
Except this time he did fall.
Dead on the spot.
At least she'll be at peace now.
But maybe she helped him.
Maybe she couldn't bear it any longer.
- Yeah, it's him.
- Who?
My neighbour, the psycho.
I'm off to bed.
That was my first corpse,
you know?
I'd go home,
but I've missed the last train.
Didn't you want to
stay with Tomáš?
Normally I would.
- It's nice here in the evening.
- The nicest.
I'm sleeping on a couch.
That's also not great.
Have you decided?
- It's complicated.
- Why?
We've been together
for three years.
And... I don't want to hurt you.
You understand.
Don't worry about me.
I'm a friend.
Why do you take
pictures of rocks?
He looks at them all day,
he may not recognise them.
- What do you think?
- I wouldn't recognise that.
Thanks for helping us,
Mrs. Málková. Funes will be happy.
Say cheese.
- You look suspiciously good here.
- Thanks.
- What if someone comes?
- They won't.
- No one comes here?
- Just afternoons. Schools and such.
We should take advantage of that.
Everyone would. In this situation.
Wouldn't it be stupid,
with the carriage rocking?
Like in a movie.
I suppose.
That doesn't mean
I don't want you.
Which movie?
Fanfan la Tulipe.
Hi.
Hello. Hi.
I think in a sense we're all alone.
You portrayed that very nicely.
We're actually using the same methods.
I'm an actor. We both work with our body.
I think we live in a time
when we can't be happy,
and so we're superficial,
which only makes the loneliness worse.
Sorry, Shepard,
but I'm sure she isn't lonely.
You're not?
Bye.
Do you like me, Funes?
I do.
You've been staring
at my breasts all evening.
- You wouldn't be happy with me.
- Nor would you with me.
We can be friends.
That could be very invigorating.
- Thank you. Bye.
- Bye-bye.
Thank you. Good-bye.
- Good-bye.
- Bye.
Bye.
The papers and car keys
are on the kitchen table.
Thanks.
It was a success,
wasn't it?
You had a good time
with Sylva.
I was keeping an eye on you.
Didn't you like it?
- I wanted to make you happy.
- I realised I prefer to be alone.
Why didn't you say anything?
I wanted you to feel happy
that you're taking care of me.
- We want to talk to you sometimes.
- But I don't talk much.
But I like being
with you for balance.
- What kind of balance?
- Personal.
Sometimes I feel better in the past
which probably isn't healthy.
No, because we don't know
what you like.
I like most things.
Mainly the music.
We're all different.
I don't talk,
you don't know
what to do with yourself.
That also isn't healthy.
But thanks for the party.
Hello?
Are you okay?
Where are you?
At home.
What about Butterfly?
She seemed pretty wild.
Can I see you?
Some time?
Later?
I don't know.
Maybe.
I don't know.
Happiness is often talked about,
but it's difficult to define.
Psychologists believe it comes
with the satisfaction of human needs,
both physical and spiritual.
Happiness also has
an interesting interactive character.
Can happiness come by itself
or does it need a relationship?
Does the happiness of others
rely on my happiness?
Can we be happy
if we're alone?
Even though
the answer isn't clear,
I believe that true happiness
requires a connection with other people.
This gives our
own future meaning.
In any case, it is rewarding
to think about these things.
Thank you.
That was interesting.
Here's an invitation to our concert.
I'll be glad if you can make it.
So if I want others to be happy,
I must be happy myself?
- Come again?
- I must try to be happy...
- so others feel happy too.
- Why not?
Wonderful.
Awesome!
- Your mum was moved.
- Was she?
She was the only
one crying.
- She does that a lot.
- That was our worst performance yet.
We'll be better next time.
- Here's to the concert.
- To the concert.
- Milk the goat, get the cheese.
- What?
That means we go to my place.
"Milk the goat, get the cheese"
means we go to your place?
It's an Arabic saying,
and it means that you must
milk the goat to get the cheese.
It has nothing to do
with my place.
- So why did you say it?
- I don't know.
I just thought of it.
Funes isn't here.
Which means what?
Which means
the concert was terrible.
Funes isn't a social person.
No, it means we should
disband the quartet.
You want to disband
the quartet that you set up?
Why not?
- You can't eat with two spoons.
- Which means what?
That I don't have my keys...
- and we have to climb the scaffolding.
- No way.
I say a sheep joke
and you basically just repeat it.
It's not repetition,
it's application.
The version with the fucking is funnier
than with the doctor.
That's true.
Thanks.
- Why don't you think of something new?
- Because I can't.
And because I love application.
It's true that application
can improve an idea.
But the original idea and its creator
are more important.
That's true, but creators
tend to be irresponsible narcissists.
You have a point.
So you think that, say, Leonardo da Vinci
was an irresponsible narcissist.
But Leonardo painted.
Made sculptures.
Siege engines.
While being gay
in the Middle Ages.
- That's true.
- That is true.
- I'm off to sleep. Good night.
- Good night.
- Leonardo was gay in the Middle Ages?
- Yes.
That's awesome.
The truth is...
that sometimes I feel
like an inferior version of myself.
Do you really want to
disband the quartet?
Yes.
At the end of the day,
I prefer being alone.
I've lived alone since I was 18
and I'm not complaining.
- Hi, Funes.
- Hi.
- What are you doing here?
- Nothing.
I wanted to see you.
Sit down.
- Are we practising today?
- No, he's just visiting.
- Have you had any breakfast?
- Not really.
- So you haven't, or...
- Alright, then.
- Alright what?
- I'll have something.
Okay.
Hi, Funes.
I've thought about it a lot.
It was a poor concert,
but that's not a reason to stop playing.
- What did you say?
- There's no reason to stop playing.
Coffee will be ready
in a minute.
It's good.
I wrote this.
- Is that for us?
- I gave it a try.
You're in it, too.
What?
There are vocals.
I'm singing in this?
Yeah.