The River (2001) - full transcript

I dropped by at the store

Harrison and Tuomi
were giving autographs

These normally cost 450 marks,
but they were on sale for 299

Did you jump?
-No

Mom started bitching about it.
Dad would have let me jump

Let's hang out somewhere.
But not our place

They're cleaning the house

The little twit is beating carpets

Hey, feel like going to the square
to watch the Bungy-jumpers?

Kiss my ass!

No way, I can smell it over here!
-You're so dumb!



Doesn't that girl live in the same
tenements as you? Look

Yup. Building B.
Her name is Anne. Or Anni

Last name Kuvaja. In B 11

Or Annelee. Or Annmarie.
Maybe it's just Anni for short

Let's ride past her. Grade her butt.
-No way, moron

Can you see her?

What the hell is she doing?
Is she going to drown herself?

Let's go

Go get some help!
-What?

Wait! Wait!

Anne... Hi

Hey, do you remember me?

Anne, I live in the same building

I'm Kimmo Peltonen



From Section A.
Hey, come over here

Help!

Don't shout. Juho is scared

Anne, let me take Juho

Anne, let me take Juho

I'll take Juho and put him
right there, close to you

Anne, let me take Juho

Wait right where you are

Anne, come here

Santtu!

Santtu!

Have any plans for tonight?

I'm on my way to do the Bungy!

Mikko bet a bottle of Vodka
that I wouldn't have the nerve

I have a bandy game at one o'clock

Then I'll stay and watch
the basketball game

And later tonight?
-Haven't made any plans

I'm having a party tonight.
Feel like coming? Around seven

I wanted to ask you at the Galaxy
last night, but you left so early

I don't mean it's a date or anything

Or in a way, maybe...

Say yes, will you?

Who else have you asked?
-Everybody. Or... all our friends

I was going to grab a few beers with
the guys to open the Fall season

You could do it here

O.K. I'll call if I can't make it

Hi

Santtu!
-I came to return the CDs

Great.
-Can I come in?

I was just leaving for
my uncle's 60th birthday party

Just for a few minutes?

I'm meeting Mikko at the square soon.
I'm going to do the Bungy-jump

I've got a game at one o'clock

Three more points,
and I'll be on top of the score list

Take your shoes off so you
don't mess up the carpet

I'm taking the "miscomprehension
exams" next week

Swedish on Monday, Wednesday
English and German on Friday

You can just leave them over there.
-I remember where I took them from

If I pass,
I'll graduate before Christmas

And then you're off to become a man

I decided to ask for a deferment

I need to study for the business
school exam in the spring

And I could also get a job
at the mill

Doing the same work as last summer

As daddy's little helper

Let me help

I've really missed you

Yesterday you wouldn't even say
hello. - I was going to, really

I was tired and all that smoke
made my eyes hurt

I see

All that smoke made your eyes hurt?

So it wasn't because all your friends
were there?

Eero, could we get together tomorrow?

You didn't drop by
or call for three weeks

I was sure you didn't
want to see me anymore

I do want to see you.
I'm just so wrapped up in the exams

I could see you tonight. I'll be
out of town on a gig all next week

I'm picking up Kaisa from the 11.55 bus.
We'll come here after the party

Kaisa is staying over tonight.
You'd get a chance to meet her

I have plans for tonight

Forget about it, then

Should I leave first?
-Go

I'll count to twenty and sneak out then

Wait!

Dad can't make it to the game

Ilpo Lammi is out sick.
-What?

Dad has to fill in for him

He has to work tomorrow as well.
-Well, what can you do

Wait. I'll walk with you to the store.
- Mikko is waiting for me at the square

I'm doing the jump at ten to twelve

I'm not too pleased about it.
And just because of a stupid bet

It's perfectly safe

That lady's going first, then you.
You have to sign in

Looks like someone's getting cold feet

Not at all.
-Go ahead, admit it

Read that and sign down there

God, what a hangover. I hope I'm
not going to puke when I get up there

And it's not just me. Pate called
to tell he's not going to make it

And I have doubts about Make and Tero

So I'm the only one here
in jumping trim?

We have to win to stay in the lead.
- Of the whimpy hospital team

I got booted from the Galaxy last night

I can't really remember, but I think
they banned me for two months

Serves you right.
You were totally plastered

Did you pass out or what?
-Hey, when did I ever pass out?

That fucking DJ queen started
getting on my nerves

Never plays anything you ask him for.
He needed a good flogging

His name is Eero

Whose? That faggot's?

The DJ's. What did you do to him?
-Do you know that freak?

Yes, I do. What did you do to him?
-I didn't know he was your friend

Tell me! What did you do to him?

I didn't have enough time to do
anything

As far as I remember...

The doormen came over and...

If we're staying for the game, let's go
to the liquor store after we've jumped

Johanna's party tonight is
a "must" with capital M

I'm not jumping!

You can't chicken out now.
In a few minutes it'll be over

Who's next?
-It's his turn!

I fucking knew it. Santeri Korpela
doesn't have the guts!

Then I'll go twice...
And you owe me a bottle of vodka!

Hey, aren't you staying to watch?!

Are you staying late at the party?
-No

I could drop by later

You're absolutely sure now?
-I wouldn't have come if I weren't

I have to ask Kaisa if it's O.K

Wow, a real welcoming committee.
I thought mom was coming

Olli's Birthday party turned into
quite a hassle

So you must be Santeri.
Eero talks about you all the time

Santeri's coming over tonight.
Is it O.K?

Sure. I'll stay home tonight.
-That's not what I meant

I can go home tonight.
-No need to make sacrifices for me

Have a nice night!

Maybe tomorrow would be better.
-Come whenever it's good for you

Esa? Esa!

How's it spelled?

If it's with a C and one A,
it means pig

Like it's pronounced. One K
and two As

Does it have anything to do with
forest industries? Paper refinery?

What?
-"Kaarne". Commonly known as

Team A answers passive.
-I think we'll answer "veltta"

What the hell is "veltta"?

"Kaarne" means "raven"

And "veltta" means "plow",
from "vält" in Swedish

Hey, it's a fact

"Kaarne" is a fucking raven!
-I said it's a fact

What an engineer doesn't know
is not worth knowing

Or what do you say, Pete?
Could you lend me hundred?

I can't make it to the gig otherwise

Ask mommy and daddy
for your allowance

I can't today. My father's having
his 60th birthday party

You already owe me a thou.
-O.K. I'll hitchhike

Maybe I'll make it in time

Don't be childish.
I'll lend you the hundred

You'll pay me back next week

Everything you owe me.
-Sure

Beat them good, twit!
-Go to hell, retard!

Honey, could you set these out
as ashtrays

Leave them over there.
I'll set out the chairs first

The currants give a lousy crop.
So damned many old branches

They need to be pruned.
-You're not pruning them today

What?
-I said you're not pruning them today

Out of shape, young man?
Your face is as red as a pig's ass

No watering holes on the last stage.
-So you made it, after all

The old man's been asking about you.
-Is that Audi yours?

It's Hannu's company car.
-We changed to a new one last week

So the cyber business is booming?
-We just hired two more designers

Sealed a contract with Rautpohja Inc.

Hold, hold, hold!

You didn't bring your girlfriend?
-Which one?

The blonde you brought last winter.
What was her name... Krisse

The violin player

No. That was another little outing
her husband wasn't thrilled about

You have a whole spectacle planned
for the old man?

Even the flag's flying in the pole

The coordinating committee is inside.
-And here sits the church choir

I was expecting you sooner

The reception starts at one but some
guests may come early

Doesn't that leave us a whole hour?

Mom, I'm feeling really thirsty.
- Thirsty. Now is that so?

I've got to get a beer,
or else I won't play a single tune

You can get one from the fridge

Esa, you're playing...
your first set at one thirty

First just a couple of songs

Then a few more every twenty minutes
or so. Leaves time for the speeches

See that Olli doesn't steal the show

Especially when his choir buddies arrive

Raili, what time are they coming?
Wasn't it two thirty?

The factory crowd will be the last
to arrive. At five o'clock

They've booked a sauna at the
factory villa

Your father wants you to play there

I put a list for song requests
on the gift table

Jesus, I'm not a monkey with a juke-box

I'll play what I play and how

Anyway, I have to leave at three thirty.
- You told me you had no plans!

We have a gig in Jyväskylä

Dad's going to be very disappointed

I don't sell the gigs.
I'm taking a shower

Would the old man lend me a shirt?
- He went downstairs to shave

I'll bring you a shirt.
Tell him to hurry up

We also need some time
to get into party gear

Mom, can I see you for a minute?
- I'll set out this cake first

Would you play me the "Nickel Coin"?
It has such a funny chorus

Dad?

Dad?

So how much do you need?

I have a couple of rents due.
We haven't had any gigs for a while

A few thousand. Maybe five

Listen, I put so much money
into the party

I can't spare anything
until the end of the month

Ah, well. Too late by then.
I got an eviction notice

I simply don't have any

When are you going to learn
to stand on your own feet?

And I won't let you spoil dad's party!

Promise me you won't
ask him for money

Yeah, yeah, I promise

Mom.
-Yes?

Your guarding tactics have failed.

Ulla!

Olli has drunk a bottle of wine here.
-Where did he get it from?

One bottle isn't going to break him.
He'll just start singing...

I can't be with you this evening...

O.K. I should start getting along

Good. I've had enough
of you and your wise-cracks

Hannu!

We've been getting rabbits here.
The apple seedlings should be covered

They've nibbled a whole trunk
to pieces

Did you see where Olli went?

He cut through the neighbor's yard
and got a taxi

He's taking his pool coupons
to the store

Fucking, fucking hell!

So much for the party, then

Hannu and I will find him,
whatever it takes

The old man's probably
totally shitfaced by now

Krista! We're heading home!

Hannu, hey. You're coming with me.
I know where to look

Esa, you stay out of this.
You just go on that gig of yours

Hannu will straighten things out.
-I'm just trying to help

Remember what you promised?
- Of course I do

Are you getting off at the bus station?

I'm not leaving
until we find the old man

Although it would be easier
to just let him be

If he wants to get wasted,
who's going to stop him

Always the same old story

Where are you guys heading?
-To try out our luck in the lottery

Could you bring me some trunk covers?

Two brown ones, sixty centimeters
should be enough

I've got money.
- I'll pay for them

It's the best gift I can give Olli.
He already has so much junk

Go put on your suit for the party.
-It's not my party

Light me one too

Don't tell Krista.
I don't really smoke anymore

Watch out!
-What the fuck?!

Shit, you almost crashed!
-Bullshit!

He's had an accident
and you nearly butchered him

His chains had come apart, that's all.
-How could you have seen that?

I've always seen more than you.
-What's that supposed to mean?

Drive to the shore!
A girl's trying to drown herself

We're going to have a baby.
Krista's three months pregnant

So I'm going to be an uncle

The estimated date is March 25.
We're going for an ultrasonic next week

To find out if it's a Gary or a Mary.
-I can't be it's real godfather

But I can be its "favorite friend"

That's a special certificate for those
who don't belong to the Church

We weren't going to bother you

We though we'd announce it
as a surprise present. -I see

I was going to go in on your present,
but I guess it won't work with a kid

I could treat the old man to a Bungy

I got him a pocket watch

Gave it to him when we got there,
said it was from both of us

You owe me four hundred.
-A pocket watch?

A pint of Guinness.
I'll sit over there in the corner

Bullseye. Open the trunk for me

What shape is he in? Is he coming?
-I'll find out

The trunk's unlocked

Where do you think you're going?

The longer he stays,
the harder it is for him to leave

Let me do my part
in saving the family feast

I don't care if he stays there
for the rest of his life

But after all that work, mom deserves to
to have him there in half-decent shape

I don't trust you to get him out
of there

It'll only take me five minutes

Go and get the tree trunks
in the meanwhile

Aren't you tired of baby-sitting him?
-Isn't that what you've been doing?

When I was thirteen I told mom-

that she should throw him out
and get a divorce

Hell, she came this close to doing so.
-I never knew

Yeah, like they ever bothered you with
anything unpleasant

You were busy graduating at the time.
-What are you accusing me of?

Nothing. Lassie is just trying
to save the little scouts

I'll be back in five minutes

Give me the hundred from Kalevi

Is it O.K if I owe you five hundred?
-Fine

Look, it's the artist. Are you
coming or going? -A bit of both

More like going

What are you doing here?
-Playing the pools

A 7 68-mark set up

Four sure bets, one fully secured,
the rest half-secured

Another set up with six secured.
What are you doing here?

I came to wish you a happy birthday,
since you've set up the reception here

I have to get to Jyväskylä for a gig

Did you hear the army fighter?

What causes the bang
when the sound barrier is broken?

Do you hear it only once or is the
barrier broken again and again?

I play popular folk music.
Apart from that-

I'm not really interested
in the physics of sound waves

So what are you interested in?
-Mainly personal stuff

And what does that mean nowadays?

Mostly everyday cash flow problems

How to scramble money for the rent?
Who'd lend me a couple of hundred?

Who should I pay back first?
Should I eat something?

Should I pick up a skirt?
Where can we can we get a gig?

Most acutely, how to conjure up
five thousand by next Tuesday

You couldn't lend it to me?
-You should learn from Hannu

He gets by on his own.
That boy's never been shy of work

You could also have made something
out of yourself

I did become something

Graduated with the best grades.
And I'm a graduate engineer for life

It was your own brilliant idea
to study folk music

It must be great to be able to
just follow any wild whim in life

Another one, please

Doesn't look like you can
make ends meet by playing

I'm happy with my life.
-You sure settle for little

So what's your bank account number?

Savings and Loans 5 7 1322

This is a million-mark round.
If the smaller set up pulls through-

the winnings will go on your account

But they won't be there
until Wednesday

These are exiting times

The only thing you talk about
nowadays is money

There is something else
we need to talk about

I promised mom I'd bring you home.
Whatever it takes

We found your bottle of wine

If you have to get wasted,
you could wait until later tonight

Could you go home
before mom flips out?

There was no bottle of wine

What the hell was it then that we
found hidden in the firewood?

Hannu is about to pull into that yard

You could still get through the party
without making a fool of yourself...

I can't be with you this evening...

God damn it!
-The night keeps calling me away...

You've got a lot of nerve!
-Don't start acting offended

Or do whatever the fuck you like

Go ahead,
a hundred proof pure soda water

I've got stuff behind the bar
to spike it with

Thanks for the gift, lads

A pint of lager and a double whiskey

I would like to perform a special song
on my father's birthday

If no one objects

Especially you yourself.
-It was actually yesterday

This is one of my father's favorites

Since he's a sworn choir singer,
do feel free to join in

Happy sixtieth birthday, Dad

It goes like this:

My coat don't need a mending thread
my soul needs a tender touch instead

you can't hear any poems at the bar
drunken clatter drowns them by far

that face in the mirror cannot be mine
it belongs to those who wine and dine

but one thing gives me solace in need
to know you loved me once indeed

Is mom really as upset as Esa
made her out to be?

Could we stop at the store and
drop off the pool coupons first?

I'd better take you home right away

I'll drop off the coupons later.
-I can drive

I'd never wish to bring you down

What remains when everything's
down to the bone

Is a heart's desire not to be alone

Excellent choice

Anyone driving out to Jyväskylä?
Around 2 p.m.?

Even 4 p.m. would be get me
there in time

Good Morning, Shag

Stop calling me "shag"
or I'll start calling you names too

You probably already do
when you're with your friends

Yeah, names like "girlfriend"

Oh Shag, you're so wonderful

Let me take a leak in peace.
-No, open the door for me

Go to work!
-I have a question for you, Shag

Do you pee standing up or
sitting down? -It depends

I want to watch.
-You're nuts

I've never watched at close range.
-And you won't now, either

If you let me watch,
I'll never call you "shag" again

I can't see anything
if you cover it with your hands

I can't do it if you keep staring

I'll turn on the faucet....
pssshh... psshh...

Let me shake

Thanks, that's enough

I'll call Virve and tell her
I can't make it to work today

No, you won't

There's no skin left on my dick.
-We could grease it

Seriously...

Seriously. I can't

We still have tonight ahead of us

What time should I come for lunch?
-Whenever you want, doll

I refuse to be called "doll".
-It's either doll or shag

Your choice.
-I prefer shag

Anni! Hi!

Oh, Juho is sleeping

Are you in a hurry?
Want to stop for a cup of coffee?

Or... I'll drop by one of these days

I'm a little late from work.
Take care!

Fucking bitch!

Good Morning.
-Fuck you!

Was it a mexicana?
And a regular coke?

You've got a nice crowd here

Your coke.
-Do you know what time it is?

Six past eleven or so.
-I woke you up. What kept you?

A small delay.
Little Willie was up and about

I couldn't just leave him in a bind.
-There you are

... bound to fill you up... yes sirree...
I'll read it back to you

You're late!

Regular firenzee... no caperoos,
olives instead

Riverside special with garlic...
one pan-fried... gotcha, bye...

You were supposed to be here by ten.
I'm deducting an hour off your pay

Riverside Pizza, Erkka...
-Is Laine's order ready?

Riverside Pizza, Erkka.
-Two big quatros and a hawaii

Yessiree... there's a few orders
ahead of you...

... but in half an hour, I reckon...

Yes, can be done...
Girls! No cigarette breaks together

Shit, you're wearing my
favorite blouse!

And my pants.
Did I give you permission?

I wanted to wear them at
the Galaxy tonight!

Sorry. All my clothes were still wet

Hey, you can borrow my black dress.
-I fucking hate you

Now haul your ass off the bench
and get to work!

Virve, I'm so in love

My Shag is so, so wonderful!

Shag?
-Kalle. I call him Shag

I can guess why.
But get moving, now! -Virve

I only got a couple of hours of sleep
last night

I came at least six times

I lost count.
I thought it was at least twenty

I'm coming! I'm coming! I'm coming!

They could hear you way out in
the square. I didn't sleep a wink

My jaws are a bit stiff...

Have you ever tried...
-If you don't come now I'll slap you

You should give up celibacy, Virve.
It makes you uptight

Yessiree... there's a few orders
ahead of you...

Hold on...
Capone and francescana!

Capone and francescana, Virve!
- The spicy hot and crispy has...

... onion and tomato...
can you hold on...

I'll be darned if you don't
get your ass behind the counter!

I'm not putting up with this much longer!

What?
-Nothing

... yessiree.... you can get it without
chili but that'd be just spicy crispy

... it's the chili that makes it hot...

I'm coming, I'm coming.
You take those before they get cold

I'm coming, I'm coming.
I've heard that before

Have you pressed on a panic button?
Seriously, baby relax

Jesus Christ, look at your neck!

You should see the Shag's neck

Bloody cow! It's your fault
they're standing there cold

Why are you so bugged out?

Bugged out! Girl, look at
the mess you've caused

Haul your ass to work in time

You know how hectic it gets here

I know what's really bugging you

Is that the plague on your neck?
You can't serve customers-

looking like that.
Cover it up, girl

Riverside... Damn!...
No sir, not you...

Wow, Leena did the Bungy too

I thought the rope went around
the ankle, not the neck

If you've finished up, gentlemen,
get lost. Thanks for coming

So?
- When can you pay me back?

I'll get my check next week.
-It'll all go to your phone bill

It's not some fuckass state benefits

It's union compensation, I've got
three hundred days of it left

I can't lend money to a friend

If you don't pay up, I'll kick your ass,
and who will I drink with then?

Ask your wife, she gets child benefits.
-They're already gone

I know. You can have my TV set
for two thousand marks

A brand new wide-screen Philips.
Twenty-nine inch digital...

Can I have this in a doggy bag?

We're out of foil and I won't waste
a box on that scrap

Just finish it up

Enjoy!
-Thank you, Good B ye!

I have a man for you

B ye, chicks

Fuck off!

You need a man.
I'll set you up for tonight

I don't want your old shags

Erkka is not my old shag

Erkka! You have a date tonight

No, I don't. I should know.
-With Virve

She won't go out with me.
-Yes, she will

She won't go,
I asked her once

I don't believe you. When?

New Year's.
-That was almost a year ago

She was seeing someone then.
Mourning is over now

She won't go out with me.
-Sure she will

She likes you. You have a great body
and you're so reliable

She always calls you a sweetheart

You're so special,
oh so special...

You fucking bimbo,
did you say something to him?

It's all set. Poor Erkka is
head over heels in love with you

He's our boss.
I'm not going out with him

Of course you are. I've seen you
staring at his ass a hundred times

Thank you. B ye!

The fact that you're a pervert
doesn't make me one too

What's perverted about staring at
a man's ass? Erkka's ass is so cute

A bit small for my taste,
but just perfect for you

You should have seen him blush when
I told him you think he's a sweetheart

You fucking bitch!

Any special requests for the date?
-Well...

She doesn't want to go out.
-I told you so

But if you cook her something nice,
she'll come for dinner

Liar!

What's wrong?
-I sprained my wrist

Get the phone!
Get it, now!

Riverside Pizza, Leena.
Can you hold on...

Use this as an ice-bag
and go to the locker room

Riverside Pizza Heaven, Leena...
Yessiree... there's a few orders...

Got it. Thank you. B ye

You're better at making the crust

I'll look after the customers

You'll make the pizzas.
-Yeah, but what did he say?

Who?
-Erkka

You have a date tonight

He'll make you dinner, if he can.
He had a small accident

What accident?
-He sprained his wrist somehow

Someone should bandage it,
but not me

Go ahead, check that it isn't broken

I'll hold all phone orders
until things have calmed down

Enjoy!

Jesus, Tavinen.
Already drunk at this hour

I wouldn't serve you even
non-alcoholic beer

I haven't had a drop to drink today

Look in the mirror,
your eyes are glaring

I did the Bungy! Can you imagine?

And I've always been afraid of heights!
-Bullshit. You're drunk

No, really. I jumped.
-Right. What can I get you?

Can I take a look?

I don't think it's broken

I was a gymnast for almost ten years

It was just one sprain after the other

What the hell...?

38,5 centigrade. If you're not better
by Monday, you should see a doctor

Hi, it's me. I'm running a fever,
so I left work early

Should I pick something up at the store?
Anyway, I'll see you soon

Good Afternoon.
-Good afternoon, sir

Here are your flowers. They should
be unwrapped within half an hour

Roosa, I wanna come up there.
-You can't come!

Daddy, Roosa's teasing me!
She won't let me climb on the roof

Roosa, hey!
Come down right away

Think of something else to play.
Where's mommy?

Inside with uncle whatshisname.
-Uncle who?

Uncle Dick

Your turn to be horsey

Girls, come here.
I have a surprise for you

What surprise?
-I'll tell you in the car

Let me down.
-There you go

Can you girls guess where we're going?
-Daddy, I need to pee

Can you hang in there for a while?
-Yup

First we'll fill up and get candy
at the gas station

Then we're driving out to Kuopio
to spend the night at Aunt Rillu's

Yeah! Kuopio-oh! Kuopio-oh!

Why isn't mommy coming with us?
-This way we can surprise her

We'll call her when we get there
and ask what she wants to do

Girls, can you sing Daddy a song?

I'm hunting for a lion
I'm hunting for a lion

I think I'll catch a big one

I'm not afraid at all
I'm not afraid at all

Out there I see - a river

Daddy! I want Juuso to come too!

Juuso is keeping Mommy company

We're not turning back for him
Mommy will bring Juuso in the evening

Juuso has to come too!

We're not getting him, damn it!

Miisa, Daddy's really sorry.
It was silly of me to yell

Girls, we're going home

We're not going to Kuopio?
-No, not today

I wanna go to Kuopio.
Yuck, it smells in here

Did you wet your pants, Miisa?

It was just an accident,
Daddy's fault

I'm hunting for a lion
I'm hunting for a lion

I think I'll catch a big one
I think I'll catch a big one

I'm not afraid at all
I'm not afraid at all

Out there I see - a river

A wet and thick river

It can't be crossed over
It can't be crossed under

It can't be crossed around

You must cross through

Daddy, are we getting candy anyhow?
-Yes, but we'll take care of Miisa first

Feel like playing outside, Roosa?
-No, I wanna come inside

You could stay outside, you know.
-I'm coming inside too

O.K So you're coming inside

Feel like taking a bath, girls?
-In the middle of the day?

Who says you can't take a bath
in the middle of the day?

Roosa, you can undress downstairs.
-What are you doing home so early?

I'm running a fever.
-Mom, I accidentally wet my pants

I didn't think you'd do it on purpose

Tell Uncle Dick not to run away.
I want to see him

I'll put the girls in the bath

Roosa, turn on the faucet
if you need more hot water

Call me when you've had enough.
There's no rush

Daddy, what was that bang?

An airplane.
-Did it explode?

No, it didn't

It was just the tailpipe

I'm not a violent man.
-What?

I'm not a violent man.
-Neither am I

I just want to see what the man
who is fucking my wife looks like

So now you did

Get the hell out of here

Are you leaving too?
-I'll just walk him to the door

I'm sure he knows where it is

You left the girls
out in the yard alone

They always play there by themselves

Roosa was sitting on the roof
and Miisa nagging to get up there

What if something had happened?

The door was locked

And apparently this wasn't
the first time

I'm going to check on the girls

Get rid of these sheets!
-Don't. We weren't in there!

Where then? The girls' room?
-On the floor. On the guest mattress

Where is it?
-Rolled up in the closet

Which closet?

Get rid of it!
-What are you doing?

Get rid of it!

I'm sorry I hurt you.
I'm so sorry

Put them in lukewarm water.
So they don't wilt

Your mom is a lousy liar.
Or maybe she didn't even try

I knew you had guessed

Whenever the girls and I called
and asked for you-

she told us to try your cell phone

Ilpo, it just happened somehow

I was going to tell you today.
I promised Markku

That's why he came by

How long has it been going on?

For a while

Six months

Why didn't you ask straight out
if you knew it?

I wish we weren't married

Are you going to move in with him?

Markku has suggested it.
But I haven't made any decisions yet

Where does he live?
-Markku?

In Vaasa

Have you stayed nights there
during the week?

For the past couple of months

What's his apartment like?
-A small studio

Are you sure about him?

What do you mean?

That he'll get along with the girls.
-I don't know

You'd better ask him. Maybe he's
only interested in fucking you

I love him and he loves me

And he tells it to me.
You never speak to me at all

Did you ever even love me?

It's better for all of us
if you move out right away

Miisa, look who Daddy brought

Juuso needs a bath too!

The girls will stay here with me

I'll try to get day shifts

We'll make an agreement,
joint custody

I'll call the factory lawyer,
he'll know what to do

And try to find a bigger apartment

I won't have you camping out
with the girls in a studio apartment

Ilpo, we don't have to decide
anything today

No smoking in here.
The smoking area is by the entrance

It's so filthy and the ashtray
is always full

Don't any of you smoke?
No one ever cleans up there

You shouldn't open these windows.
It disturbs the air-conditioning

Put it out, please.
-My husband is lying there bed-ridden

Henri is in such bad shape

I've stayed up two nights by his bed,
I'm too tired to go outside

I smoke too. Occasionally

My husband hates it

It's silly to smoke in secret

Jarkko used to smoke himself,
but he started jogging and quit

He became a snoop.
He enjoys catching me smoking

Henri smokes Bolivars

What are they building
with such a tall crane?

People jump down from it.
-What people?

Milja...

What a strange pastime

Mrs.Tuokko. Your husband is awake now

I want to go home. Immediately

You had to haul me in here again

Merja couldn't leave until this morning,
but she's on her way over now

We can all leave together.
-She knows her way home

Hey, you. Come here!

I want these tubes off

We're going home.
-What?

Get rid of these damned tubes.
-The doctor has to authorize it

I have a treatment will

They won't even let you die at home.
-Please get the doctor

What day is it?
-Today? It's...

Saturday. You came on Thursday.
-Give me something for the pain

You're already getting a nutrient
solution and buprenorphine for the pain

That's not enough! I want 20 mg
of oxicodone intravenously

I can't change the medication.
-Right away. I'm in pain!

Why did you have to haul me in here?

You had passed out on the floor...
-Why can't you let me die?

Henri. Don't be mad at me anymore...
please

We'll leave as soon as Merja gets here.
-Call her and tell her to get here soon

A patient with pancreatic cancer, receiving
medication for pain. Yes, the pharmacist...

He says he has a treatment will.
He wants us to terminate treatment...

Hannele!

I would like to call my daughter

The number is in my bag.
Could you please get it for me?

The doctor in charge will be here
in five minutes

Dial zero first.
-It's for a mobile phone

In Germany. It needs a country code.
-One moment...

Hello?
-Hi, it's mom. Where are you?

I'm almost there, I had to stop at the
gas station to get something to eat

Dad's awake and he wants
them to terminate treatment

Dad's impatient and wants to get home

I'll be there in fifteen minutes

Tell him we'll all go together.
Maybe he'll calm down

Could you pick up Dad's slippers
on your way? Can you find them?

Yes, I can.
-That's all. B ye

I'm so glad Merja is coming

I can't see where to inject him anymore...

Where is Merja now?
-She said she'd be here soon

Lie down next to me

I picked up your cigars from the
post office. They are still in my bag

I'll smoke one... when we get home

Promise not to let them dry up,
maybe you can offer them to someone

To whom? I'll smoke them myself

They didn't even bother to shave me

I'll do it when we get home

I'm sure Merja will be here
any minute now

If she doesn't make it in time-

don't let her see me like this...
a piss-colored corpse

Good Afternoon

How are we doing here?

Henri wants the tubes taken off.
We are going home

I have a treatment will. It forbids you...

Your condition has improved from
Thursday

I see no reason to terminate treatment.
-Henri can't even eat without that tube

The critical stage has passed
and you should be eating in a few days

I can't walk, I can't sit up or even
lie still without being in pain

I insist you terminate treatment now

Give me 20 mg of oxicodone

Its effect will last for over five hours.
Enough to get me home

You are getting adequate medication
for pain

Try to get some rest and in a week's
time you can walk home from here

Just like the last time

Did you hear that, Henri?
You could walk home in a few days

Henri!
-Risto!

Feeding is not included in your will

God damn it! Let go!
-Please calm down

Should I get the constraints?
-Yes

No constraints!
Do as Henri wishes

If we terminate treatment, he could lose
consciousness and live for a day or two

Is that what you really want?

Do as Henri wishes

Upon the request of the patient and his
family, treatment terminated: 11.31

Merja knows her way home

Help!

Henri?

Henri died

Risto!

That'll be 19,40 marks.
Do you have a bonus card?

Thank you

That'll be 8,40 marks

Anni, hi!
Oh, Juho is sleeping

Are you in a hurry?
Want to stop for a cup of coffee?

Or... I'll drop by
one of these days

I'm a little late from work.
Take care

Are you getting hungry, Juho?

Juho!

You can't throw that

It could break and then Mommy would
have nothing nice for you to eat

Why don't you play for a while?
Mommy will cook you lunch

Have you turned deaf?

I was making lunch for Juho.
-I came to get my stuff

You don't have anything left here

That was loose.
-Can you manage if I wait in the car?

No, I want you to help me carry it.
-Howdy folks

Do I need to take my shoes off?
-We're not staying long

You need longer bolts.
Anyone could break in here

You can't just walk in here like that.
-Who's apartment is it anyhow?

I can call off the lease
anytime I want to

I pay the rent.
-The welfare office pays the rent

Juho! Daddy's little boy...

You said it was a brand new
wide-screen Philips...

Take this little mustard-maker
so he won't get trampled over

It's a fucking Finnlux

The remote control has the sixteen nine
function

Want it or not?

Bring me a bag for the tapes

And a rag, there's dust all over it

This whole apartment is a pigsty.
Don't you ever clean up?

I do.
-It doesn't look like it

How about trying vacuuming or dusting
every once in a while?

Are you getting that rag?

If you take the TV,
I'll call the police

And tell them what? That I sold
Loponen my own TV set?

Annie, you don't need to wipe it.
-Sure as hell she does!

You got it dirty so clean it.
-Me? No, I didn't

So who the fuck did?

Man, why did I fall for
a little cunt like that?

Let's just get out of here

We're not going anywhere
until you clean his TV

Come on, let's go

I'm putting Juho to bed
-What's the big problem here?

Didn't we agree
that I'd pick up the TV?

You withdrew all the child benefits.
-It happens to be a joint account

I have no money left
for the rest of the month

Fuck, that's more than I have

Go to the welfare office.
They might even give something to you

I don't want to go alone...
come with me

It's you who wanted to keep that brat

Don't come crying to me
if you can't deal with it

Hi

I live in the same building...

Help!

Anne, remember me?

Don't shout, Juho is afraid

Anne, let me take Juho...

I'll put him right there,
close to you...

Juho?
-He's right there, close to you

Help!

Help!

Anne walked into the river and I asked
her to come back but she didn't

Let's take off these wet clothes

Kimmo, take off your shirt

We need help here!

Lift up your arms a little...

I didn't bring Daddy's slippers in time.
-How come you came from over there?

Did you miss me already?
-No, I got hungry

Don't lie to me, darling

Darling sounds better than shag

This house has a houseful of lives

A man with pets and a piano set
on which his neighbor play s a duet

And a woman and a child
and an old gray-head

With years of letters left unread

On the window the fair lady
pasted a silent moon

This house has a houseful of lives

A lonesome beauty, a soldier on guard

As red clouds pass by the window afar
the upstairs guy reads a classic part

With brandy the fair lady
butters up her guests

Every body wants to love,
Every body wants to love ...