Vara s-a Sfarsit (2016) - full transcript
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The spectacle of the eclipse,
one of the most ambitious television shows
will start on August 11 at 11:00
and it will end at 16:00.
During a five hour broadcast,
Lucian Mândruță and Cristian Tabără
will connect you
to the mystery filled atmosphere
of the last solar eclipse
of the millennium.
Mythology, superstitions,
legends and folk tales
gathered by our correspondents
from all over the country.
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Mihaela Gros in Hunedoara.
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Cătălin Radu Tănase will be there.
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closer to the Sun.
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you’ll be transferred to Neptun.
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- How are you, Mircică?
- Good, mister Ilie. You?
Trying to survive the heat.
It hasn’t been this hot since
the summer of 1954,
ever since that drought.
- The pond dried up and-
- And the cows were dying of thirst.
- I know, you’ve told me.
- So what? I’m telling you again.
What?
Nothing.
Come here, Mircică.
Oh, mister Ilie,
you’ve found it! Thank you.
I bookmarked the eclipse for you.
So, what does it say?
Well, it explains
how the eclipse will take place.
And look, this is just a few moments
before it will be covered completely.
It’s called “the diamond ring”.
You see?
Don’t worry,
I’ve seen eclipses before.
- You have?
- Of course.
You think this is my first one?
I saw one in 1961,
when I got back from the army.
And you watched it just like that?
You need special equipment.
What special equipment?
I smoked some glass with a candle
and watched through it.
And when it got dark, you’ll see,
it gets as dark as night,
all the old women
got really scared.
They started crossing themselves and
screaming that the Russians are coming.
- The Russians?
- That’s another story. Go on, read.
What does it say?
Solar eruptions,
prominences and loops.
Coronal eruptions,
prominences and loops
are all magnetic manifestations
of our star.
That’s the Sun.
- Where were you?
- With mister Ilie.
Geo!
What?
Come.
- What’s this?
- It’s an astronomical atlas, from mister Ilie.
Mister Ilie says he saw an eclipse once,
and that it gets as dark as night.
Fantastic.
Go see what your father’s doing.
He’s watching TV.
Geo, come on!
Oh, come on, Geo.
The food’s getting cold.
Yes, I’ll be right there.
Yes.
Hi! We were just eating.
Tonight, why?
Oh, OK.
Yeah, of course, don’t worry.
OK, bye.
- Who was that?
- Rodica.
She wanted me to go give
Mrs. Pârcălăbescu her shot.
Want some more?
Get out of here!
How is it going to explode?
It’s not a bomb.
No, mister Ilie,
it really is kind of a bomb.
Nuclear fusion takes place
in the centre of the Sun,
that’s why it’s releasing heat.
And one day, it’s going
to swell up and explode.
- It says right here in the atlas.
- When is it going to explode?
The scientists estimate that
in about five billion years.
- Billion!
- Yes.
You think we’ll live
billions of years?
The scientists say
that until then
human kind will move
to other planets.
- What other planets?
- Ones suitable for life.
You’ll never find
anything more suitable than Earth.
Can’t you see?
They’re searching the whole Universe,
the Russians, the Americans, the Japanese.
And did they find anything?
They found squat.
What are you doing here?
- The bicycle.
- Wait.
- Hold on.
- Thanks.
- You’re the bomb, man.
- What do you mean?
- I mean thanks.
- Don’t mention it.
Peace out.
- It means bye.
- Oh, OK.
Mirciulică, can you help me?
Bye, mister Ilie.
Grab one handle. It’s heavy.
Hey, didn’t you say you
were coming on the 3:30 bus?
Did you think I’d wait for an hour
in the bus station?
City hall called. The engineer’s
coming to sign the papers.
Really?
The Canadians are building you
a supermarket.
You don’t say.
- How are you, Mircică?
- I’m fine.
Fine.
- Did you buy any Gillette II?
- I forgot!
- Oh, come on, Cecilia…
- What? I forgot and that’s that.
- How’s your father?
- At work.
You tell him this:
that Toader asked when are we going
to throw a fatty into the water?
- What fatty?
- None of your business.
Oh, come on.
A Cotnari Fatty.
You tell him that.
When are you going
to throw a fatty into the water?
Good.
- I’m off.
- Bye.
How was business today?
Do you want a Granita?
Hey, wait up!
Help me out, man.
I think I’m lost.
- What street are you looking for?
- General Draganina, I think.
Dragalina. It’s close by.
I think I took a wrong turn.
I haven’t been here
for four or five years.
- Alex.
- Mircea.
Grab the bike.
My backpack is killing me.
I don’t know
how to ride a bicycle.
What do you mean
you don’t know how?
Never mind. Walk beside it.
Come on.
- Give me a sip.
- Take it all.
- So, where to?
- This way.
Oh, man… Let’s go.
- Where are you from?
- Colentina, Bucharest.
Colentina or Bucharest?
Man, Colentina’s the most
badass neighbourhood in Bucharest.
You’ve never been
to Bucharest before, have you?
No.
Bucharest’s like this.
If you know the right people,
it’s cool, funky.
If not, you’re fucked.
Just like everywhere else.
How long will you stay here?
Don’t know.
Till my dad comes.
He said he’ll take me
and go to the seaside to have fun.
- Where is your father?
- In Italy.
We’re here.
Yeah, man. This is it.
Grandma!
Grandma!
Hold this.
Give me the bike.
- Aren’t you coming in?
- No, I’m going home.
What the hell
are you doing home? Come in!
Come!
Oh, my baby, where were you?
I’ve been waiting for so long.
You’ve grown so big
and handsome!
- What’s with the long hair?
- It’s the fashion.
- And who’s this?
- A friend. Mihai.
- Mircea.
- Right. Mircea.
- Mircea who?
- Mircea Ionescu.
Really? Your aunt said
you were coming alone.
No, grandma.
Mircea’s from around here.
>From around where?
I live in Trust,
in those four storey buildings.
Come on, grandma,
don’t you remember Mircea?
We used to play around here
when we were little?
- Really?
- Really.
Come. I made cabbage rolls.
They’re probably cold.
Help me out.
- Do you like hip hop?
- What’s that?
Come on, man… really?
Check this out.
Listen to this.
- One day I’ll do that too!
- Yeah, right.
You can’t even ride a bike.
No way.
- What?
- You can’t even ride a bike.
You have to learn how to ride
a bike first and then do tricks like me.
Paraziții? B.U.G.?
Yeah, man, B.U.G.
If you’re set on coming at me
I’ll fry you on the spot
Just to feel better.
- Do I leave this here?
- Yes.
Hello.
Did you come
for the glasses again?
Two Granita, please.
Apple, right?
Listen, do you have
any McDonalds here?
- KFC? Spring?
- What’s „Spring”?
Man, I’ll starve around here.
Thank you. Bye.
Why’s everything so deserted
around here?
I don’t know.
It’s quieter here.
Quieter? It feels like a cemetery.
Bucharest’s full right now.
- I’m going this way.
- OK, cheers!
Are you coming
around my place tomorrow?
Sure. What time?
I don’t know.
After you wake up. Around two.
OK, then. Goodbye.
You’re so cheesy, man. Peace.
Hi, Radu.
Hi.
Can we play?
Gică! Can these two play?
You wanna play?
Go fetch the ball.
Stay here.
- Who are you supposed to be?
- Who am I…
Yeah, who the fuck are you?
Hit him! Hit him!
Let him go!
What? You’re a wise guy too?
It’s their fight.
He’s getting up! He’s getting up!
Alex!
Go fetch the ball.
He’s bleeding…
He deserves it.
And don’t come back without a haircut.
Did you hear me?
Did you hear me?
Does it hurt?
What, this?
This wasn’t a fight.
We shoved each other a little.
You should see
what happens in Bucharest
if you mess with the wrong people.
That’s a real fight.
But, anyway, my dad’s coming soon
and he’ll take me to the seaside.
- Are you coming back?
- What for?
To hang out
with all these losers?
No, thanks. I’d rather stay in Bucharest,
hang out with the right people.
Maybe you can visit me sometime.
I don’t think my parents
will let me.
Why not?
What are you, a child?
- How old are you, fourteen?
- In a few days.
See?
When you're fourteen you’re gangsta.
You even have an ID.
You don’t give a damn.
We’ll go to McDonalds.
I’ll take you to Spring.
Come on, man, it will be fun.
- What will your mum say?
- My mum? My mum left.
- So, who are you living with?
- With Angela, my dad’s sister.
But she’s usually away.
She comes by once every
three or four days and she’s like:
“Everything OK?” “Yeah.”
“Got any more money?” “No.”
Doh! So she gives me some money,
takes a bath or whatever and leaves.
And I’m the sheriff
of the house again.
Get it?
Mircea, what time did I tell you
to come home at?
I stayed a bit longer.
Take off your shoes.
- Hello.
- Hi. Who are you?
- Alex.
- A friend.
- What happened to your lip?
- It’s nothing.
- Let me get you some ice.
- No, don’t worry, I’ll be fine.
- Are you sure?
- Yeah, of course.
Suit yourself.
- Hello!
- Hello.
You’re not from around here,
are you?
- No, he’s from Bucharest.
- I’m visiting my grandma.
- Does she know you’ll be late?
- No, I didn’t want to take a detour.
- You can call her.
- It’s no use.
She doesn’t hear the phone.
She’s always watching telenovelas.
I have to go.
I’m on guard.
If you’re hungry,
there’s something in the oven. OK?
Behave.
- Do you have a box?
- A what?
A boom box.
To listen to some music.
Hold on.
- What are you doing with that?
- We want to listen to some music.
- Put it back afterwards.
- I will.
Oh, cool!
For all those
who get on my nerves
I’ve got just one thing to say
Shut it.
For all those
who won’t let me hope
I’ll give you hood voices,
with hood language
That’s right.
I’m a thick skinned man
Fuck your mother and your father
and your brother too
Listen to this.
Listen here, you so called poet
to what I’m about to say on this verse
With blow jobs and dicks
and cunts and assholes
Yo, man! What are you doing?
- What was this?
- What?
What I heard earlier.
What was it?
- Nothing.
- Nothing?
Mircea, I will only tell you once.
God forbid I ever catch you
with filthy music like that.
And leave the door like this.
Open.
- Are you insane?
- Come on, man, where is it?
Jesus…
What did you do, man?
- Oh, come on…
- I’m sorry.
- You have to check this out, man.
- What?
Come on.
Half an hour.
Come here, man.
So, you’re on a mission, OK?
You have to kill the others.
Forward, backwards, left, right.
Crouch. You change weapons
and jump with this one.
You shoot with this, OK?
Let’s go.
- What do I click?
- That one.
This one, man. Good.
Choose the arena.
Good.
Let’s see.
Good. Take that weapon.
And now, watch out,
cause they’re coming.
There! Shoot!
Come on, man.
- Shoot, shoot!
- He won’t die.
- He will.
- He’s not!
Come on, man, shoot.
Shoot, or he’ll shoot you.
See? I told you.
- Come on. Take that life.
- How?
Like this.
And now, go.
Up there. Shoot! Shoot!
Good.
Jeez, he got you.
All the way over there and back?
Let’s go.
Keep the handlebar straight
and pedal fast.
Keep pedalling or
you won’t advance. Come on!
That’s right.
Straighten the handlebar.
Good job, man!
- Good, man!
- I did it, man!
Now, come back.
Pedal. Good.
Keep the handlebar straight.
Keep it straight!
Hey! Hit the brake, man!
What did you do?
Jeez…
Come on, get up.
You’ll be fine, don’t worry.
Fuck!
Didn’t I tell you
to keep the handlebar straight?
Let’s go.
You OK?
You messed up my brakes, man.
Grandma, didn’t I tell you
to sit by the phone in case dad calls?
I’ve got other things to do.
Come on.
Here.
- You’re worse than a woman, man.
- It hurts!
- Gran, got an allen?
- What’s that?
Come on, you don’t know
what an allen key is?
Really, now…
A bicycle is all you needed.
It’s hard learning
how to ride it, Mircică.
First, you put two little wheels
on each side on the back wheel.
Until you learn.
Come on, mister Ilie,
you said you’d cut my hair.
Five minutes.
Five minutes and I’ll cut it.
Hit the break.
Good.
Take it for a ride.
Help me out.
- How is it?
- Cool!
- Thank you very much, mister Ilie.
- You’re welcome. And be careful.
I don’t want to find out
you cracked your head open too.
Let’s go get the bike, man.
What, you’re scared?
I’m not scared,
I just don’t want to.
Come on, man, it’s just a scratch.
You’re fine.
Man, look at me.
If you don’t get back on now,
you never will.
No, forget it.
- Let’s do something else.
- What?
I don’t know.
Let’s go for a swim.
Cool! Come on.
Listen, can we bring someone
with us?
- Who?
- A girl.
Uuuh! What girl?
A girl. Ioana.
Is she your girl?
So, did you guys kiss?
Are you crazy?
Then what do you do
when you meet?
I don’t know.
We read, we talk.
That’s it?
Let's go.
Mircea! Get in already!
Yo, what are you doing?
We’re having fun, right?
Really? What if I push you
under water too?
What are you doing, man?
How long can you hold
your breath?
What do you mean?
Under water.
I don’t know.
Watch this.
What if he drowned?
Mircea!
Mircea!
Where is he?
Man, how do you do that?
- I’m taking you somewhere else.
- Not at the mill, I hope.
- What mill?
- Mircea, I’m not going in. I’m scared.
What are you talking about, man?
Look.
This is so cool, man!
Check this out.
Really cool…
Hey, what’s this?
- It stinks!
- Close it!
Let’s check this out, man.
- It’s dark. And possibly rats.
- What are they gonna do to you?
- I’m not going down there.
- Suit yourself.
Oh, killing spree!
Alex?
Alex!
Come down, already.
Mircea, a rat!
What are you doing, man… Jeez.
- Where were you?
- Outside.
Outside. Where outside?
Your dad went looking for you
around the block but couldn’t find you.
What’s this?
I borrowed it from Alex
till tomorrow.
Filthy music again?
- Did you go to the Danube?
- Why?
What?
What do you mean why, Mircea?
You know you’re not allowed
to go there by yourself.
- I wasn’t by myself.
- With who, then?
With some friends.
With that boy, you mean.
What’s wrong?
Your son went
to the Danube by himself.
I wasn’t by myself.
Listen, if there were no adults
with you, then you were by yourself.
- To the Danube, where?
- Behind the bridge.
Come on,
the water’s shallow there.
So what? There’s potholes
and currents there.
Those crosses on the bank
are for little kids
who thought the water’s shallow, too.
Do you know how many cases like that
come in at the hospital daily?
And you come back so late, too,
have me worried to death.
Other children
don’t have a curfew.
Mircea, I don’t care
about other children.
I don’t want to see you
hanging around with that Alex anymore.
Did you hear me?
You’re grounded!
How many times have I told you
to close the fridge door?
I wanted to eat something.
I see you’re drinking water
right now.
Well, yes, but I wanted
to eat afterwards.
Don’t leave the house.
Your mother’s still angry with you.
- Hello, is Alex home?
- No.
- Do you know where he is?
- No, I don’t.
He left this morning slamming the doors
and hasn’t returned yet.
Ok.
If you see him, tell him
to calm down and come eat.
Yes, yes.
Hey...
I’ve been looking
everywhere for you.
- He’s not coming.
- Who?
Who…
He does this every time.
He says he’s coming
and he actually isn’t.
He can’t take days off,
shit like that…
And here I am,
waiting for him like an idiot,
instead of minding
my own business.
Is your mum in Italy, too?
Who?
Your mother.
You said she left.
They’re divorced.
When dad left for Bari,
he first went by himself.
Then he said he’d take us, too.
But before he did,
he found someone,
my mother found out
and that was that.
Don’t you talk to her anymore?
I do, but rarely.
Fuck it, let’s talk
about something else.
No, keep it some more.
Come on, he’ll come.
- Who?
- Your dad.
Yes.
Hello, is Mircea home?
Listen…
- I forgot your name.
- Alex.
Right, Alex.
Alex, I don’t know how your parents
raised you in Bucharest,
- but it’s almost 10 o’clock.
- Two minutes, please.
It’s almost 10 PM.
And this is a respectable home, OK?
You don’t just come by and knock
whenever you feel like it.
And please stop putting
stupid ideas into my son’ head.
He’s got better things to do than
hang around with you all day long.
Is that understood?
- Good evening.
- Hi.
Can I talk to Mircea?
- At this hour?
- It won’t take long, please.
Mircea!
What?
Come here a bit.
- I see your lip has healed.
- Didn’t I say it would?
Look, there’s someone here for you.
- Alex!
- Hi.
Come on, five minutes.
Mircea, please give him
the cassette player back, too, OK?
Don’t leave the building.
Come here, man.
So, check this out.
I have an idea.
What?
- I want you to kidnap me.
- What?
To kidnap me.
And then we’ll send a letter
to my dad so he gives us money.
And afterwards we go
to the seaside, to McDonald’s.
We get a bike, a computer,
anything you want.
- Are you in?
- So, I do what?
So, it’s like a… a set up, man!
And we get cash.
What set up?
So, you pretend you kidnap me.
And then we send a letter that says
I’m kidnapped, and ask for money.
And that’s it.
But why do it?
Well… come on, it’ll be fun,
what’s wrong with you?
- What if he doesn’t believe us?
- Why wouldn’t he?
What if he calls the police?
Why would he?
What’s wrong with you, man?
We write that if something
goes wrong, bam! His son gets it.
It sounds dangerous.
Man, what do you mean dangerous?
Let’s try it and we’ll see.
If something happens,
we just switch it and say it was a joke.
Come on.
- I don’t know, I have to think about it.
- Think about what?
- I don’t know, to think.
- Man, I knew you’d shit your pants.
Come on,
this is your last chance.
- I said I have to think about it!
- Fuck you, man!
Hey, what’s up?
What?
I came to write the letter.
Seriously?
Is your grandma home?
She’s at church.
Cool.
- “Send the”. Do you have “send”?
- Yes.
“Send” and “the”.
OK. “Money”
I thought I saw this one somewhere.
Here.
And “urgently”.
We have to clean up
before the hag gets back, OK?
It won’t take long.
Shouldn’t we just write it
by hand?
Are we professionals
or just playing around?
But I can write really professionally.
It doesn’t matter;
they can tell it’s a child’s writing.
So we waste time looking
for words in a newspaper?
That’s that.
How long does it take
for the letter to reach Italy?
Normally, about 3-4 days. Why?
Cause we have
to calculate precisely.
Why?
So we know when he’s coming
with the money, right?
You didn’t think
about all this too much, did you?
Man, what’s to think about?
You send the letter, he comes
with the money and that’s it, I’m free.
What if he calls your grandma
or the police?
Man, you’re killing me
with all this police talk!
Why can’t you understand they
can’t do anything even if they catch us?
Cause we’re not doing
anything wrong.
OK, man, fuck the police.
- What did you say?
- What?
About the police.
I don’t know. Fuck’em.
That’s my bro!
Talking and thinking like a gangsta.
Whatever. Let’s resume.
Let’s say your dad believes us.
When does he bring the money?
Where? How do we make the swap?
There are lots of things.
Well, we tell him to bring the money
in four days, at the mill.
Cause it’s good to get him
to some place deserted.
Four days after he gets the letter
or after we send it?
Man! Why do you
always have to have the last word?
OK, fine.
So, four days
till the letter reaches Italy,
another two
to get hold of the money
and another day
so he can take the plane and get here.
Right?
Right, man?
OK, we’ll do it this way.
Let’s get the camera.
Hey, where are we going?
Come on, it’ll be cool.
Listen. If you don’t tell me
where we’re going,
I’m turning around
and going home.
We want to enter
a horror photos contest, get it?
And we were thinking of
taking them in a cool place.
Where?
You’ll see.
Please.
Five minutes and I’ll bring it back.
- Do I have your word?
- You have my word.
I’ll time you.
Five minutes, that’s all.
Thanks.
Sit down over there.
Give me your hands.
- What are you doing with those?
- Painting some blood.
Cool, man!
No, man, this is not OK!
I can see you’re faking it.
- You have to look terrified!
- OK.
Mircea!
Open up.
Mircea!
Mircea, come on already!
Wait, I’ll be right back.
Ioana, wait!
Please, wait!
You gave me your word, Mircea!
Forgive me.
Look, this is the mill.
What the hell…
Ioana?
What are you doing here?
Does your aunt know
where you are?
And you?
Answer me, what are you doing here?
We were taking some photos.
Here?
Can’t you see the roof
might fall on you?
Come on,
get in the car, quickly.
- I’ll walk.
- You’re not walking anywhere.
Mircea, can’t you see
the storm’s coming?
- I’m not coming.
- What do you mean?
I’m not and you can’t force me.
You damned kid!
Do you think I have time for you?
- I forgot something!
- What did you forget?
- The backpack! I forgot the backpack!
- Mircea!
One moment, mister engineer.
Mircea! Be careful!
Who let this bloody thing open?
You’ll break your neck…
- No, mister Toader!
- What?
Be careful!
What’s wrong?
Where does it hurt?
Let me see.
It hurts badly, doesn't it?
Damn!
Come here. Careful!
Mircea, what happened?
I always tell you to calm down,
but you don’t listen.
- What happened?
- Oh, he hit his leg.
Could you please
open the back door?
- Careful!
- Easy!
Watch your head.
- Hi, godmother.
- Mircea, honey, what happened?
Take him into the living room.
Geo!
What’s wrong, honey?
Where does it hurt? Your leg?
- Should I put him here?
- Put him there.
- What happened?
- He was fooling around.
Let’s see, honey.
Does it hurt here?
What happened?
- He fell at the mill.
- Where at the mill?
At the old mill. I was
with the engineer for approvals.
It looks like a sprain,
we should do an x-ray.
- Can you step on it?
- Let’s see, honey.
It’s not a fracture; otherwise
he couldn’t have stepped on it.
Well, I’m off. My niece
is waiting for me in the car.
Thank you very much, Toader.
Don’t mention it.
It’s a good thing I was there.
- Thanks for bringing him home.
- Bye.
- Cheers. All the best.
- Good night.
Put him on the bed.
In a sitting position,
on the bed.
Go and get some ice and
some small towels from the kitchen.
- Let’s take these wet clothes off.
- What are you doing? No. Leave me.
- Mircea, do you want to catch a cold?
- Go away.
Yeah, right.
Where in the kitchen?
In the second drawer.
They’re not here.
Oh, God, what do you mean
they’re not there?
If it had a mouth,
you’d have seen it.
That’s it, take off your pants, too.
Let me help you.
Give me the ice.
Go and take these clothes to dry.
Let me do it!
Mircea, I just want to help.
What are you doing here?
I’m drinking water.
Did you hear anything at the door?
No.
So you can walk now?
Come on, off to bed.
Can you walk?
Wait.
Slowly.
- Wait, I’ll help you.
- No, I can do it on my own.
Yeah, sure you can.
How long do I have
to stay inside?
About two-three days.
Don’t you want me
to cook something else for you?
Take some tomato.
It doesn’t hurt
that much anymore does it?
No.
Come on, you’ll be outside
in two-three days.
You’ll be fine
before the eclipse.
Did I roll it too tight?
Now go to sleep.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Hi, Mrs. Cecilia, it’s Mircea.
Can I talk to Ioana, please?
What, did she already leave?
All right, thank you. Goodbye.
No, don’t worry. Goodbye.
Do you want anything to eat?
No.
Hello, is Alex home?
Sandu’s in Bucharest.
- When did he leave?
- A week ago.
He got here a week ago.
What do you want?
I’m busy.
- To talk to Alex!
- He’s not here, are you deaf?
Alex!
Alex!
What the hell are you doing here?
No! No!
Fucking child!
- What are you doing here?
- Nothing.
- There’s a boy over there!
- What boy?
There’s a boy over there, Alex,
he’s buried!
Do your mum and dad
know you’re here, boy?
He’s buried over there!
Don’t let me catch you around here again,
or I’ll break your legs. Hear that?
Scram!
Mircea?
Yes.
What hour is this
for coming home?
You’re lucky
your mother is on duty.
- Go and eat something.
- I’m not hungry.
- Mister Ilie?
- Yes, Mircică.
- I want to ask you something.
- Go ahead.
Do you remember Alex,
that friend of mine from Bucharest?
The long-haired one.
What about him?
- Have you seen him around here?
- No, I haven’t.
- Maybe on the bus to Bucharest?
- No. Why?
Just asking.
Are you afraid
he left without telling you?
People from Bucharest
are like this.
You saw how he was talking
to that driver.
Too… cheeky.
And long-haired.
Don’t be upset.
Gică!
Who the fuck are you
waving at like that?
- Have you seen Alex? Yes or no.
- Alex who?
Alex, my friend from Bucharest.
Are you yelling at me?
Has anyone seen Alex?
Yes or no.
Yes or no.
No.
Answer me, tough guy,
yes or no?
No, to hell with
your fucking friend!
Happy birthday!
Mircea, come here.
Mircea, look at how big Alina is.
- Happy birthday!
- Hi!
Happy birthday, Mirciulică!
Hi!
Hi! How are you?
What are you doing, Mircea,
didn’t you open the present?
Later.
Look at what we’ve bought you.
I hope you like it.
Come on, I want to see
if it fits you.
My, it’s so pretty!
But you shouldn’t have.
Oh, stop it. Why not?
It’s his birthday.
- Did you choose it?
- With mum.
Mum know what to choose.
It suits his eyes.
- I think it’s a bit large. I’m sorry.
- It doesn’t matter. He’ll grow into it.
He looks so cute.
- Enjoy it.
- Thank you.
- Do you like it?
- Yes.
He’s a bit nervous.
Let’s drink something.
Come and dance.
Come on, have some fun.
You don’t have to pout.
There’s no reason for it.
Here you are.
- Come, we want to cut the cake.
- I’ll be right there.
Oh, honey, what’s wrong?
- Nothing.
- What do you mean nothing?
Your friend from Bucharest.
What was his name?
- Alex.
- That’s right, Alex.
Didn’t you invite him
to the party?
Why not?
Did you have a fight?
Mircea.
Honey, you can tell me anything.
Tell me.
Let’s cut the cake.
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday!
Come on, be happier.
Happy birthday, dear.
Come on, open it.
How cool!
So you don’t have
to borrow Alex’s anymore.
Do you like it?
Let’s cut the cake.
To the kitchen!
That’s so cool!
Come get some cake!
Children! Get your cake.
- Has your mother left?
- Half an hour ago.
Turn that TV down.
My head's bursting.
Mircea, come here for a second.
Come over here.
How many times have I told you
to close the fridge door?
But you told me
to turn down the TV.
So?
Can’t you do two things at once?
Close the fridge door
and turn down the TV?
Answer me.
Otherwise you’re very good
at sulking to draw attention.
Answer me.
Look at me.
Why are you crying?
Mircea, why are you crying?
Clean this up right now
and stop crying.
Can’t you hear me?
Stop crying.
Please explain to me
why you’re crying. Why?
- I did something bad.
- What?
- I did something bad.
- What? What did you do?
Mircea, I’m talking to you.
I buried Alex in the mill.
Who?
Alex.
I buried him in the mill
and they poured ballast on him
and I can’t find him
and it’s all my fault.
When was this?
When I twisted my ankle.
What were you doing in the mill?
- Just taking some pictures.
- What pictures?
For a contest.
What do you mean
you buried him?
Toader closed the trap door.
Toader? What was Toader
doing there?
He was with someone.
And where were you?
In the basement.
What the hell
were you doing there?
Couldn’t he have gotten out
by himself?
No. He couldn’t have.
Who is this boy?
How did you make friends with him?
He’s a boy from Bucharest.
You’ll tell your mother
everything tonight.
And we’ll see.
Clean up and eat something.
I’ll wash these
when I come back.
What are you doing today?
Are you going by Cecilia’s place
to get the glasses
and then off to the square
to watch the eclipse?
Right. The glasses.
What, you forgot about them?
You got so hyped
that you forgot about the glasses?
Aren’t you going to tell her?
Tell me what?
Tell me what?
Mircea.
Tell me what, Mircea?
Where are you going?
Mircea, come back!
- Don’t yell at him.
- Maybe somebody should start yelling.
Wait and see when
he tells you what he did.
You’re unbelievable,
I swear to God.
Mircea, open the door.
Did you hear me?
After the eclipse,
you come back straight home.
And when I get back from work,
we’ll talk.
Did you hear me?
There’s no turning back.
PRESENTS
WITH THE SUPPORT OF
WITH THE CONTRIBUTION OF
The spectacle of the eclipse,
one of the most ambitious television shows
will start on August 11 at 11:00
and it will end at 16:00.
During a five hour broadcast,
Lucian Mândruță and Cristian Tabără
will connect you
to the mystery filled atmosphere
of the last solar eclipse
of the millennium.
Mythology, superstitions,
legends and folk tales
gathered by our correspondents
from all over the country.
A special atmosphere that
only a special event can create.
On ProTV,
the eclipse will last longer,
because ProTV
will be chasing the darkness.
With us, you will be able
to see the eclipse in England, France,
Germany, Austria and Hungary.
In Romania, the adventure will start
at 13:56, in Arad
where you will be greeted
by our correspondent, Paula Herlo.
One minute later, you will meet
Corina Dănilă in Timișoara,
and three minutes later,
Mihaela Gros in Hunedoara.
In Parâng,
darkness will fall at 14:01
and ProTV will take you
to meet Florian Petrică.
Two minutes later,
the shadow of the Sun
will be in Râmnicu Vâlcea,
the Romanian town from where
the eclipse will be best seen.
Cătălin Radu Tănase will be there.
14:07. Darkness reaches the capital.
Cristian Tabără, on the rooftop
of the Parliament Palace,
Adriana Muraru
from the Palace Square
and Adina Goriță
from the Astronomical Observatory
will be broadcasting the excitement
of the people of Bucharest.
Iulian Pană will be in a helicopter,
closer to the Sun.
After five more minutes,
you’ll be transferred to Neptun.
At 14:12,
Elena Lasconi will be in the spot
where the shadow
will leave Romania.
17 minutes of darkness,
excitement and mystery.
Summer's over
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MAKE-UP & HAIR
SET DESIGN
COSTUMES
PRODUCTION SOUND
SOUND DESIGN
ORIGINAL SCORE
EDITING
CINEMATOGRAPHY
SCRIPT
PRODUCER
DIRECTING
- How are you, Mircică?
- Good, mister Ilie. You?
Trying to survive the heat.
It hasn’t been this hot since
the summer of 1954,
ever since that drought.
- The pond dried up and-
- And the cows were dying of thirst.
- I know, you’ve told me.
- So what? I’m telling you again.
What?
Nothing.
Come here, Mircică.
Oh, mister Ilie,
you’ve found it! Thank you.
I bookmarked the eclipse for you.
So, what does it say?
Well, it explains
how the eclipse will take place.
And look, this is just a few moments
before it will be covered completely.
It’s called “the diamond ring”.
You see?
Don’t worry,
I’ve seen eclipses before.
- You have?
- Of course.
You think this is my first one?
I saw one in 1961,
when I got back from the army.
And you watched it just like that?
You need special equipment.
What special equipment?
I smoked some glass with a candle
and watched through it.
And when it got dark, you’ll see,
it gets as dark as night,
all the old women
got really scared.
They started crossing themselves and
screaming that the Russians are coming.
- The Russians?
- That’s another story. Go on, read.
What does it say?
Solar eruptions,
prominences and loops.
Coronal eruptions,
prominences and loops
are all magnetic manifestations
of our star.
That’s the Sun.
- Where were you?
- With mister Ilie.
Geo!
What?
Come.
- What’s this?
- It’s an astronomical atlas, from mister Ilie.
Mister Ilie says he saw an eclipse once,
and that it gets as dark as night.
Fantastic.
Go see what your father’s doing.
He’s watching TV.
Geo, come on!
Oh, come on, Geo.
The food’s getting cold.
Yes, I’ll be right there.
Yes.
Hi! We were just eating.
Tonight, why?
Oh, OK.
Yeah, of course, don’t worry.
OK, bye.
- Who was that?
- Rodica.
She wanted me to go give
Mrs. Pârcălăbescu her shot.
Want some more?
Get out of here!
How is it going to explode?
It’s not a bomb.
No, mister Ilie,
it really is kind of a bomb.
Nuclear fusion takes place
in the centre of the Sun,
that’s why it’s releasing heat.
And one day, it’s going
to swell up and explode.
- It says right here in the atlas.
- When is it going to explode?
The scientists estimate that
in about five billion years.
- Billion!
- Yes.
You think we’ll live
billions of years?
The scientists say
that until then
human kind will move
to other planets.
- What other planets?
- Ones suitable for life.
You’ll never find
anything more suitable than Earth.
Can’t you see?
They’re searching the whole Universe,
the Russians, the Americans, the Japanese.
And did they find anything?
They found squat.
What are you doing here?
- The bicycle.
- Wait.
- Hold on.
- Thanks.
- You’re the bomb, man.
- What do you mean?
- I mean thanks.
- Don’t mention it.
Peace out.
- It means bye.
- Oh, OK.
Mirciulică, can you help me?
Bye, mister Ilie.
Grab one handle. It’s heavy.
Hey, didn’t you say you
were coming on the 3:30 bus?
Did you think I’d wait for an hour
in the bus station?
City hall called. The engineer’s
coming to sign the papers.
Really?
The Canadians are building you
a supermarket.
You don’t say.
- How are you, Mircică?
- I’m fine.
Fine.
- Did you buy any Gillette II?
- I forgot!
- Oh, come on, Cecilia…
- What? I forgot and that’s that.
- How’s your father?
- At work.
You tell him this:
that Toader asked when are we going
to throw a fatty into the water?
- What fatty?
- None of your business.
Oh, come on.
A Cotnari Fatty.
You tell him that.
When are you going
to throw a fatty into the water?
Good.
- I’m off.
- Bye.
How was business today?
Do you want a Granita?
Hey, wait up!
Help me out, man.
I think I’m lost.
- What street are you looking for?
- General Draganina, I think.
Dragalina. It’s close by.
I think I took a wrong turn.
I haven’t been here
for four or five years.
- Alex.
- Mircea.
Grab the bike.
My backpack is killing me.
I don’t know
how to ride a bicycle.
What do you mean
you don’t know how?
Never mind. Walk beside it.
Come on.
- Give me a sip.
- Take it all.
- So, where to?
- This way.
Oh, man… Let’s go.
- Where are you from?
- Colentina, Bucharest.
Colentina or Bucharest?
Man, Colentina’s the most
badass neighbourhood in Bucharest.
You’ve never been
to Bucharest before, have you?
No.
Bucharest’s like this.
If you know the right people,
it’s cool, funky.
If not, you’re fucked.
Just like everywhere else.
How long will you stay here?
Don’t know.
Till my dad comes.
He said he’ll take me
and go to the seaside to have fun.
- Where is your father?
- In Italy.
We’re here.
Yeah, man. This is it.
Grandma!
Grandma!
Hold this.
Give me the bike.
- Aren’t you coming in?
- No, I’m going home.
What the hell
are you doing home? Come in!
Come!
Oh, my baby, where were you?
I’ve been waiting for so long.
You’ve grown so big
and handsome!
- What’s with the long hair?
- It’s the fashion.
- And who’s this?
- A friend. Mihai.
- Mircea.
- Right. Mircea.
- Mircea who?
- Mircea Ionescu.
Really? Your aunt said
you were coming alone.
No, grandma.
Mircea’s from around here.
>From around where?
I live in Trust,
in those four storey buildings.
Come on, grandma,
don’t you remember Mircea?
We used to play around here
when we were little?
- Really?
- Really.
Come. I made cabbage rolls.
They’re probably cold.
Help me out.
- Do you like hip hop?
- What’s that?
Come on, man… really?
Check this out.
Listen to this.
- One day I’ll do that too!
- Yeah, right.
You can’t even ride a bike.
No way.
- What?
- You can’t even ride a bike.
You have to learn how to ride
a bike first and then do tricks like me.
Paraziții? B.U.G.?
Yeah, man, B.U.G.
If you’re set on coming at me
I’ll fry you on the spot
Just to feel better.
- Do I leave this here?
- Yes.
Hello.
Did you come
for the glasses again?
Two Granita, please.
Apple, right?
Listen, do you have
any McDonalds here?
- KFC? Spring?
- What’s „Spring”?
Man, I’ll starve around here.
Thank you. Bye.
Why’s everything so deserted
around here?
I don’t know.
It’s quieter here.
Quieter? It feels like a cemetery.
Bucharest’s full right now.
- I’m going this way.
- OK, cheers!
Are you coming
around my place tomorrow?
Sure. What time?
I don’t know.
After you wake up. Around two.
OK, then. Goodbye.
You’re so cheesy, man. Peace.
Hi, Radu.
Hi.
Can we play?
Gică! Can these two play?
You wanna play?
Go fetch the ball.
Stay here.
- Who are you supposed to be?
- Who am I…
Yeah, who the fuck are you?
Hit him! Hit him!
Let him go!
What? You’re a wise guy too?
It’s their fight.
He’s getting up! He’s getting up!
Alex!
Go fetch the ball.
He’s bleeding…
He deserves it.
And don’t come back without a haircut.
Did you hear me?
Did you hear me?
Does it hurt?
What, this?
This wasn’t a fight.
We shoved each other a little.
You should see
what happens in Bucharest
if you mess with the wrong people.
That’s a real fight.
But, anyway, my dad’s coming soon
and he’ll take me to the seaside.
- Are you coming back?
- What for?
To hang out
with all these losers?
No, thanks. I’d rather stay in Bucharest,
hang out with the right people.
Maybe you can visit me sometime.
I don’t think my parents
will let me.
Why not?
What are you, a child?
- How old are you, fourteen?
- In a few days.
See?
When you're fourteen you’re gangsta.
You even have an ID.
You don’t give a damn.
We’ll go to McDonalds.
I’ll take you to Spring.
Come on, man, it will be fun.
- What will your mum say?
- My mum? My mum left.
- So, who are you living with?
- With Angela, my dad’s sister.
But she’s usually away.
She comes by once every
three or four days and she’s like:
“Everything OK?” “Yeah.”
“Got any more money?” “No.”
Doh! So she gives me some money,
takes a bath or whatever and leaves.
And I’m the sheriff
of the house again.
Get it?
Mircea, what time did I tell you
to come home at?
I stayed a bit longer.
Take off your shoes.
- Hello.
- Hi. Who are you?
- Alex.
- A friend.
- What happened to your lip?
- It’s nothing.
- Let me get you some ice.
- No, don’t worry, I’ll be fine.
- Are you sure?
- Yeah, of course.
Suit yourself.
- Hello!
- Hello.
You’re not from around here,
are you?
- No, he’s from Bucharest.
- I’m visiting my grandma.
- Does she know you’ll be late?
- No, I didn’t want to take a detour.
- You can call her.
- It’s no use.
She doesn’t hear the phone.
She’s always watching telenovelas.
I have to go.
I’m on guard.
If you’re hungry,
there’s something in the oven. OK?
Behave.
- Do you have a box?
- A what?
A boom box.
To listen to some music.
Hold on.
- What are you doing with that?
- We want to listen to some music.
- Put it back afterwards.
- I will.
Oh, cool!
For all those
who get on my nerves
I’ve got just one thing to say
Shut it.
For all those
who won’t let me hope
I’ll give you hood voices,
with hood language
That’s right.
I’m a thick skinned man
Fuck your mother and your father
and your brother too
Listen to this.
Listen here, you so called poet
to what I’m about to say on this verse
With blow jobs and dicks
and cunts and assholes
Yo, man! What are you doing?
- What was this?
- What?
What I heard earlier.
What was it?
- Nothing.
- Nothing?
Mircea, I will only tell you once.
God forbid I ever catch you
with filthy music like that.
And leave the door like this.
Open.
- Are you insane?
- Come on, man, where is it?
Jesus…
What did you do, man?
- Oh, come on…
- I’m sorry.
- You have to check this out, man.
- What?
Come on.
Half an hour.
Come here, man.
So, you’re on a mission, OK?
You have to kill the others.
Forward, backwards, left, right.
Crouch. You change weapons
and jump with this one.
You shoot with this, OK?
Let’s go.
- What do I click?
- That one.
This one, man. Good.
Choose the arena.
Good.
Let’s see.
Good. Take that weapon.
And now, watch out,
cause they’re coming.
There! Shoot!
Come on, man.
- Shoot, shoot!
- He won’t die.
- He will.
- He’s not!
Come on, man, shoot.
Shoot, or he’ll shoot you.
See? I told you.
- Come on. Take that life.
- How?
Like this.
And now, go.
Up there. Shoot! Shoot!
Good.
Jeez, he got you.
All the way over there and back?
Let’s go.
Keep the handlebar straight
and pedal fast.
Keep pedalling or
you won’t advance. Come on!
That’s right.
Straighten the handlebar.
Good job, man!
- Good, man!
- I did it, man!
Now, come back.
Pedal. Good.
Keep the handlebar straight.
Keep it straight!
Hey! Hit the brake, man!
What did you do?
Jeez…
Come on, get up.
You’ll be fine, don’t worry.
Fuck!
Didn’t I tell you
to keep the handlebar straight?
Let’s go.
You OK?
You messed up my brakes, man.
Grandma, didn’t I tell you
to sit by the phone in case dad calls?
I’ve got other things to do.
Come on.
Here.
- You’re worse than a woman, man.
- It hurts!
- Gran, got an allen?
- What’s that?
Come on, you don’t know
what an allen key is?
Really, now…
A bicycle is all you needed.
It’s hard learning
how to ride it, Mircică.
First, you put two little wheels
on each side on the back wheel.
Until you learn.
Come on, mister Ilie,
you said you’d cut my hair.
Five minutes.
Five minutes and I’ll cut it.
Hit the break.
Good.
Take it for a ride.
Help me out.
- How is it?
- Cool!
- Thank you very much, mister Ilie.
- You’re welcome. And be careful.
I don’t want to find out
you cracked your head open too.
Let’s go get the bike, man.
What, you’re scared?
I’m not scared,
I just don’t want to.
Come on, man, it’s just a scratch.
You’re fine.
Man, look at me.
If you don’t get back on now,
you never will.
No, forget it.
- Let’s do something else.
- What?
I don’t know.
Let’s go for a swim.
Cool! Come on.
Listen, can we bring someone
with us?
- Who?
- A girl.
Uuuh! What girl?
A girl. Ioana.
Is she your girl?
So, did you guys kiss?
Are you crazy?
Then what do you do
when you meet?
I don’t know.
We read, we talk.
That’s it?
Let's go.
Mircea! Get in already!
Yo, what are you doing?
We’re having fun, right?
Really? What if I push you
under water too?
What are you doing, man?
How long can you hold
your breath?
What do you mean?
Under water.
I don’t know.
Watch this.
What if he drowned?
Mircea!
Mircea!
Where is he?
Man, how do you do that?
- I’m taking you somewhere else.
- Not at the mill, I hope.
- What mill?
- Mircea, I’m not going in. I’m scared.
What are you talking about, man?
Look.
This is so cool, man!
Check this out.
Really cool…
Hey, what’s this?
- It stinks!
- Close it!
Let’s check this out, man.
- It’s dark. And possibly rats.
- What are they gonna do to you?
- I’m not going down there.
- Suit yourself.
Oh, killing spree!
Alex?
Alex!
Come down, already.
Mircea, a rat!
What are you doing, man… Jeez.
- Where were you?
- Outside.
Outside. Where outside?
Your dad went looking for you
around the block but couldn’t find you.
What’s this?
I borrowed it from Alex
till tomorrow.
Filthy music again?
- Did you go to the Danube?
- Why?
What?
What do you mean why, Mircea?
You know you’re not allowed
to go there by yourself.
- I wasn’t by myself.
- With who, then?
With some friends.
With that boy, you mean.
What’s wrong?
Your son went
to the Danube by himself.
I wasn’t by myself.
Listen, if there were no adults
with you, then you were by yourself.
- To the Danube, where?
- Behind the bridge.
Come on,
the water’s shallow there.
So what? There’s potholes
and currents there.
Those crosses on the bank
are for little kids
who thought the water’s shallow, too.
Do you know how many cases like that
come in at the hospital daily?
And you come back so late, too,
have me worried to death.
Other children
don’t have a curfew.
Mircea, I don’t care
about other children.
I don’t want to see you
hanging around with that Alex anymore.
Did you hear me?
You’re grounded!
How many times have I told you
to close the fridge door?
I wanted to eat something.
I see you’re drinking water
right now.
Well, yes, but I wanted
to eat afterwards.
Don’t leave the house.
Your mother’s still angry with you.
- Hello, is Alex home?
- No.
- Do you know where he is?
- No, I don’t.
He left this morning slamming the doors
and hasn’t returned yet.
Ok.
If you see him, tell him
to calm down and come eat.
Yes, yes.
Hey...
I’ve been looking
everywhere for you.
- He’s not coming.
- Who?
Who…
He does this every time.
He says he’s coming
and he actually isn’t.
He can’t take days off,
shit like that…
And here I am,
waiting for him like an idiot,
instead of minding
my own business.
Is your mum in Italy, too?
Who?
Your mother.
You said she left.
They’re divorced.
When dad left for Bari,
he first went by himself.
Then he said he’d take us, too.
But before he did,
he found someone,
my mother found out
and that was that.
Don’t you talk to her anymore?
I do, but rarely.
Fuck it, let’s talk
about something else.
No, keep it some more.
Come on, he’ll come.
- Who?
- Your dad.
Yes.
Hello, is Mircea home?
Listen…
- I forgot your name.
- Alex.
Right, Alex.
Alex, I don’t know how your parents
raised you in Bucharest,
- but it’s almost 10 o’clock.
- Two minutes, please.
It’s almost 10 PM.
And this is a respectable home, OK?
You don’t just come by and knock
whenever you feel like it.
And please stop putting
stupid ideas into my son’ head.
He’s got better things to do than
hang around with you all day long.
Is that understood?
- Good evening.
- Hi.
Can I talk to Mircea?
- At this hour?
- It won’t take long, please.
Mircea!
What?
Come here a bit.
- I see your lip has healed.
- Didn’t I say it would?
Look, there’s someone here for you.
- Alex!
- Hi.
Come on, five minutes.
Mircea, please give him
the cassette player back, too, OK?
Don’t leave the building.
Come here, man.
So, check this out.
I have an idea.
What?
- I want you to kidnap me.
- What?
To kidnap me.
And then we’ll send a letter
to my dad so he gives us money.
And afterwards we go
to the seaside, to McDonald’s.
We get a bike, a computer,
anything you want.
- Are you in?
- So, I do what?
So, it’s like a… a set up, man!
And we get cash.
What set up?
So, you pretend you kidnap me.
And then we send a letter that says
I’m kidnapped, and ask for money.
And that’s it.
But why do it?
Well… come on, it’ll be fun,
what’s wrong with you?
- What if he doesn’t believe us?
- Why wouldn’t he?
What if he calls the police?
Why would he?
What’s wrong with you, man?
We write that if something
goes wrong, bam! His son gets it.
It sounds dangerous.
Man, what do you mean dangerous?
Let’s try it and we’ll see.
If something happens,
we just switch it and say it was a joke.
Come on.
- I don’t know, I have to think about it.
- Think about what?
- I don’t know, to think.
- Man, I knew you’d shit your pants.
Come on,
this is your last chance.
- I said I have to think about it!
- Fuck you, man!
Hey, what’s up?
What?
I came to write the letter.
Seriously?
Is your grandma home?
She’s at church.
Cool.
- “Send the”. Do you have “send”?
- Yes.
“Send” and “the”.
OK. “Money”
I thought I saw this one somewhere.
Here.
And “urgently”.
We have to clean up
before the hag gets back, OK?
It won’t take long.
Shouldn’t we just write it
by hand?
Are we professionals
or just playing around?
But I can write really professionally.
It doesn’t matter;
they can tell it’s a child’s writing.
So we waste time looking
for words in a newspaper?
That’s that.
How long does it take
for the letter to reach Italy?
Normally, about 3-4 days. Why?
Cause we have
to calculate precisely.
Why?
So we know when he’s coming
with the money, right?
You didn’t think
about all this too much, did you?
Man, what’s to think about?
You send the letter, he comes
with the money and that’s it, I’m free.
What if he calls your grandma
or the police?
Man, you’re killing me
with all this police talk!
Why can’t you understand they
can’t do anything even if they catch us?
Cause we’re not doing
anything wrong.
OK, man, fuck the police.
- What did you say?
- What?
About the police.
I don’t know. Fuck’em.
That’s my bro!
Talking and thinking like a gangsta.
Whatever. Let’s resume.
Let’s say your dad believes us.
When does he bring the money?
Where? How do we make the swap?
There are lots of things.
Well, we tell him to bring the money
in four days, at the mill.
Cause it’s good to get him
to some place deserted.
Four days after he gets the letter
or after we send it?
Man! Why do you
always have to have the last word?
OK, fine.
So, four days
till the letter reaches Italy,
another two
to get hold of the money
and another day
so he can take the plane and get here.
Right?
Right, man?
OK, we’ll do it this way.
Let’s get the camera.
Hey, where are we going?
Come on, it’ll be cool.
Listen. If you don’t tell me
where we’re going,
I’m turning around
and going home.
We want to enter
a horror photos contest, get it?
And we were thinking of
taking them in a cool place.
Where?
You’ll see.
Please.
Five minutes and I’ll bring it back.
- Do I have your word?
- You have my word.
I’ll time you.
Five minutes, that’s all.
Thanks.
Sit down over there.
Give me your hands.
- What are you doing with those?
- Painting some blood.
Cool, man!
No, man, this is not OK!
I can see you’re faking it.
- You have to look terrified!
- OK.
Mircea!
Open up.
Mircea!
Mircea, come on already!
Wait, I’ll be right back.
Ioana, wait!
Please, wait!
You gave me your word, Mircea!
Forgive me.
Look, this is the mill.
What the hell…
Ioana?
What are you doing here?
Does your aunt know
where you are?
And you?
Answer me, what are you doing here?
We were taking some photos.
Here?
Can’t you see the roof
might fall on you?
Come on,
get in the car, quickly.
- I’ll walk.
- You’re not walking anywhere.
Mircea, can’t you see
the storm’s coming?
- I’m not coming.
- What do you mean?
I’m not and you can’t force me.
You damned kid!
Do you think I have time for you?
- I forgot something!
- What did you forget?
- The backpack! I forgot the backpack!
- Mircea!
One moment, mister engineer.
Mircea! Be careful!
Who let this bloody thing open?
You’ll break your neck…
- No, mister Toader!
- What?
Be careful!
What’s wrong?
Where does it hurt?
Let me see.
It hurts badly, doesn't it?
Damn!
Come here. Careful!
Mircea, what happened?
I always tell you to calm down,
but you don’t listen.
- What happened?
- Oh, he hit his leg.
Could you please
open the back door?
- Careful!
- Easy!
Watch your head.
- Hi, godmother.
- Mircea, honey, what happened?
Take him into the living room.
Geo!
What’s wrong, honey?
Where does it hurt? Your leg?
- Should I put him here?
- Put him there.
- What happened?
- He was fooling around.
Let’s see, honey.
Does it hurt here?
What happened?
- He fell at the mill.
- Where at the mill?
At the old mill. I was
with the engineer for approvals.
It looks like a sprain,
we should do an x-ray.
- Can you step on it?
- Let’s see, honey.
It’s not a fracture; otherwise
he couldn’t have stepped on it.
Well, I’m off. My niece
is waiting for me in the car.
Thank you very much, Toader.
Don’t mention it.
It’s a good thing I was there.
- Thanks for bringing him home.
- Bye.
- Cheers. All the best.
- Good night.
Put him on the bed.
In a sitting position,
on the bed.
Go and get some ice and
some small towels from the kitchen.
- Let’s take these wet clothes off.
- What are you doing? No. Leave me.
- Mircea, do you want to catch a cold?
- Go away.
Yeah, right.
Where in the kitchen?
In the second drawer.
They’re not here.
Oh, God, what do you mean
they’re not there?
If it had a mouth,
you’d have seen it.
That’s it, take off your pants, too.
Let me help you.
Give me the ice.
Go and take these clothes to dry.
Let me do it!
Mircea, I just want to help.
What are you doing here?
I’m drinking water.
Did you hear anything at the door?
No.
So you can walk now?
Come on, off to bed.
Can you walk?
Wait.
Slowly.
- Wait, I’ll help you.
- No, I can do it on my own.
Yeah, sure you can.
How long do I have
to stay inside?
About two-three days.
Don’t you want me
to cook something else for you?
Take some tomato.
It doesn’t hurt
that much anymore does it?
No.
Come on, you’ll be outside
in two-three days.
You’ll be fine
before the eclipse.
Did I roll it too tight?
Now go to sleep.
- Good night.
- Good night.
Hi, Mrs. Cecilia, it’s Mircea.
Can I talk to Ioana, please?
What, did she already leave?
All right, thank you. Goodbye.
No, don’t worry. Goodbye.
Do you want anything to eat?
No.
Hello, is Alex home?
Sandu’s in Bucharest.
- When did he leave?
- A week ago.
He got here a week ago.
What do you want?
I’m busy.
- To talk to Alex!
- He’s not here, are you deaf?
Alex!
Alex!
What the hell are you doing here?
No! No!
Fucking child!
- What are you doing here?
- Nothing.
- There’s a boy over there!
- What boy?
There’s a boy over there, Alex,
he’s buried!
Do your mum and dad
know you’re here, boy?
He’s buried over there!
Don’t let me catch you around here again,
or I’ll break your legs. Hear that?
Scram!
Mircea?
Yes.
What hour is this
for coming home?
You’re lucky
your mother is on duty.
- Go and eat something.
- I’m not hungry.
- Mister Ilie?
- Yes, Mircică.
- I want to ask you something.
- Go ahead.
Do you remember Alex,
that friend of mine from Bucharest?
The long-haired one.
What about him?
- Have you seen him around here?
- No, I haven’t.
- Maybe on the bus to Bucharest?
- No. Why?
Just asking.
Are you afraid
he left without telling you?
People from Bucharest
are like this.
You saw how he was talking
to that driver.
Too… cheeky.
And long-haired.
Don’t be upset.
Gică!
Who the fuck are you
waving at like that?
- Have you seen Alex? Yes or no.
- Alex who?
Alex, my friend from Bucharest.
Are you yelling at me?
Has anyone seen Alex?
Yes or no.
Yes or no.
No.
Answer me, tough guy,
yes or no?
No, to hell with
your fucking friend!
Happy birthday!
Mircea, come here.
Mircea, look at how big Alina is.
- Happy birthday!
- Hi!
Happy birthday, Mirciulică!
Hi!
Hi! How are you?
What are you doing, Mircea,
didn’t you open the present?
Later.
Look at what we’ve bought you.
I hope you like it.
Come on, I want to see
if it fits you.
My, it’s so pretty!
But you shouldn’t have.
Oh, stop it. Why not?
It’s his birthday.
- Did you choose it?
- With mum.
Mum know what to choose.
It suits his eyes.
- I think it’s a bit large. I’m sorry.
- It doesn’t matter. He’ll grow into it.
He looks so cute.
- Enjoy it.
- Thank you.
- Do you like it?
- Yes.
He’s a bit nervous.
Let’s drink something.
Come and dance.
Come on, have some fun.
You don’t have to pout.
There’s no reason for it.
Here you are.
- Come, we want to cut the cake.
- I’ll be right there.
Oh, honey, what’s wrong?
- Nothing.
- What do you mean nothing?
Your friend from Bucharest.
What was his name?
- Alex.
- That’s right, Alex.
Didn’t you invite him
to the party?
Why not?
Did you have a fight?
Mircea.
Honey, you can tell me anything.
Tell me.
Let’s cut the cake.
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday!
Come on, be happier.
Happy birthday, dear.
Come on, open it.
How cool!
So you don’t have
to borrow Alex’s anymore.
Do you like it?
Let’s cut the cake.
To the kitchen!
That’s so cool!
Come get some cake!
Children! Get your cake.
- Has your mother left?
- Half an hour ago.
Turn that TV down.
My head's bursting.
Mircea, come here for a second.
Come over here.
How many times have I told you
to close the fridge door?
But you told me
to turn down the TV.
So?
Can’t you do two things at once?
Close the fridge door
and turn down the TV?
Answer me.
Otherwise you’re very good
at sulking to draw attention.
Answer me.
Look at me.
Why are you crying?
Mircea, why are you crying?
Clean this up right now
and stop crying.
Can’t you hear me?
Stop crying.
Please explain to me
why you’re crying. Why?
- I did something bad.
- What?
- I did something bad.
- What? What did you do?
Mircea, I’m talking to you.
I buried Alex in the mill.
Who?
Alex.
I buried him in the mill
and they poured ballast on him
and I can’t find him
and it’s all my fault.
When was this?
When I twisted my ankle.
What were you doing in the mill?
- Just taking some pictures.
- What pictures?
For a contest.
What do you mean
you buried him?
Toader closed the trap door.
Toader? What was Toader
doing there?
He was with someone.
And where were you?
In the basement.
What the hell
were you doing there?
Couldn’t he have gotten out
by himself?
No. He couldn’t have.
Who is this boy?
How did you make friends with him?
He’s a boy from Bucharest.
You’ll tell your mother
everything tonight.
And we’ll see.
Clean up and eat something.
I’ll wash these
when I come back.
What are you doing today?
Are you going by Cecilia’s place
to get the glasses
and then off to the square
to watch the eclipse?
Right. The glasses.
What, you forgot about them?
You got so hyped
that you forgot about the glasses?
Aren’t you going to tell her?
Tell me what?
Tell me what?
Mircea.
Tell me what, Mircea?
Where are you going?
Mircea, come back!
- Don’t yell at him.
- Maybe somebody should start yelling.
Wait and see when
he tells you what he did.
You’re unbelievable,
I swear to God.
Mircea, open the door.
Did you hear me?
After the eclipse,
you come back straight home.
And when I get back from work,
we’ll talk.
Did you hear me?
There’s no turning back.