The Restaurant (2017–…): Season 2, Episode 5 - Boken - full transcript

- Are you engaged?
- There's a life out there.

But I can't share it with you, Peter.

Who did this to you?
Was it Ragnarsson?

We will find you a new job.
This is Angelo.

- What's this?
- My recipe book.

I thought you'd like to have it.

- Oscarshof?
- There will be an auction next week.

We could get it for a good price.

- Calle is the future.
- I know when the party ends. I'm leaving!

Nina.

Nina!



I strongly recommend not getting
pregnant again. That would risk
your life.

I have to find my brother.

I apologize for Gustaf.

You don't have to apologize for him.
It is he who has to apologize.

Wait! We'll find a solution!
I'll get back on my feet.

And I won't drink anymore!

I've lost everything.
I don't know what to do.

You should stop drinking.
There is a place where they can help you.

A year later
1957

In 4 consecutive months,
the club's revenue has decreased.

Yes, and what does it depend on?

Customers are 20 years old--
they consume nothing.

We need to talk to Nina.

The winter of the soul
Suzanne Goldstein



The book

If you must walk with me,
you don't have to walk
4 steps out in front.

Sorry mom.
Aren't you glad you came?

There is nothing better
than a brisk walk.

Sure, but not like a military march.

- Does he always go that fast?
- Yes, now it's hard
to keep up with him.

Well ... you are brave.
I think we better go home.

- You go on, Gustaf. We're going home.
- Everything good?

Yes, it's just that our legs are tired.

- I'll come with you.
- No, you go ahead.

Helga & I will be fine.
You sure?

Then I'll go ahead.

- Does he take good care of himself?
- Very.

The doctor recommends the routine.
Healthy food and fresh air.

Let's hope this routine works.

And I'll be grandma again!

I won!

How strong are you.
I can't beat you.

- It was only twice.
- You're the new Sally Bauer.

I want to beat her record
across the English Channel.

You will surely make it.
Do you train every day?

Only twice a week. Dad
wants me to go play the piano.

You should take more swimming lessons.
I can talk to him.

Why can't I stay here with you?

You live with your father.

Then you have your friends there
and the school in Skåne.

I can make new friends here.

Yeah...

definitely.

Can you ask him?

Can you do it again?

- Uncle Gustaf!
- Christina, hello.

Hi.

- Are you coming?
- No, let's go to the owners meeting.

It still seems strange to me
that you are not there.

- Come on, Mom.
- It's freezing, we've been swimming.

Bye.

All 220 guests confirmed,

the inauguration tomorrow
of the bar will be a hit.

Hi! Sorry I'm late,
we didn't realize the time.

- We had a swim race and I won.
- Congratulations! Come & hug Grandma.

Go to the kitchen, maybe you'll find us
an Easter egg.

- Bye see you soon.
- Bye.

How big she's grown.
And thanks for yesterday!

This discussion is very interesting,
but we have a lot to do.

Can we go back to the meeting?

Esther, were you saying something?

Please arrive on time for the next
meeting I organize.

Let's see. DK's finances have
gotten better over the past year.

One of the reasons is that the
Court is already making a profit.

- Good news, then.
- No, not all parts of the business.

- There is a part that is going wrong.
- Which?

The DK Club.

- But if it's always full.
- Yes, but there is no income.

DK Club's customers consume nothing.
It's black and white on the books.

Let's see?

- Did you know, Nina?
- I'm aware of the club's finances.

But new businesses all have
no-profit periods.

How long will it last for the club,
this no-profit period?

So what do you recommend?
What do we do, stop with rock bands?

- Yes.
- Let's go back to jazz.
It's more suitable.

I still organize jazz evenings.
But we must follow the times.

- We need to take care of young customers.
- The Hofvet arena takes care of them.

From now on all the rock
bands will play there.

I decide who plays at the DK Club.

But now we have decided otherwise.

Really? Mom, have you decided
otherwise?

You've seen the accounts.
Something must be done.

Look for the great jazz musicians.
Take them into consideration.

So the band I booked, is it
okay for the inauguration?

- Sure.
- I knew it.

- Something else?
- For my part, no.

Then, thank you.

- How many times have you run the
ground beef through the grinder?
- Three times, chef

Good.

Season it with black pepper,
salt and ginger.

- Has the fish broth been filtered?
- Yes, and I added more vegetables.

- Calle, come on. Ask him, come on.
- No, stop it.

- What's so funny?
- Come on! Ruth has to ask you a question.

If you don't ask him, I'll do it.
Ruth would like you to sign this
copy of your cookbook for her.

- All right. Have you got a pen?
- Sure.

- It's for my mother.
- What's her name?

Märta.

Stop that...

Thanks, chef.

For Märta. Without your
daughter Ruth I would never
have made it as a chef.

Your idea for sausage rolls at
the inaguration, what does
Peter say about it?

He doesn't say sausages and bread,
but, "hot dogs". Peter wants
something American.

America ... America ... do we only
talk about America nowadays?

After opening the bar, Ethel,
you won't hear me speak American.

Indeed ... I want to try Italian.

- It's beautiful when it shines like that.
- Yes, they did a good job.

- Hello Mom.
- Hi, Gustaf.

It's stupid to place the bar here.
People have to walk through the
dining room to get here?

I will of course personally
take them to the bar.

- What if you are elsewhere?
- They'll have to wait.

- Where do you want these?
- This way.

The bar is in my area.

We have whiskey glasses up there,
and cocktail glasses to the side.

- Excited about the inauguration?
- Yes.

- A little nervous?
- Nervous?

I persisted through the darkest moments.
Do you imagine I can't open a bar.

- I'm nervous.
- Well ... but surely everything will be fine.

Angel.

Angel, you need to worry less
and work harder. More glasses are needed.

Of course.

Are there any on the menu?
We should follow the
American theme.

These are American, but with
just a bit of a difference.

You could have told me about it.

The guests expect your classic
dishes. They love your food.

Of course, but it was also beautiful ...

You can experiment at another time.
Back to the menu we had agreed upon.

- But ...
- But?

- As the director wants.
- It will be a great success.

And a good advertisement for your book.

Good!

Don't make that face.
Peter and the guests love your dishes.

Maybe I took too much
liberty with the menu.

Then let's follow this menu for now.
You can experiment with Italian later.

- Do you have the lists?
- Yes, all the guests confirmed.

Maybe the idea of ​​a bar wasn't
so bad. Nina has good ideas.

Her ideas aren't always profitable.
Thanks for your support for the club.

God forbid, we must all do
something for the DK, including Nina.

- You shouldn't be so hard on her.
- I'm not

Also applies to your brother.

- You know what I think.
- He's doing fine. Don't you agree?

Yes, but giving him full
responsibility for the bar ...

The more responsibility Gustaf
has, the better.

- If he drinks a drop of alcohol, he's out.
- He won't drink anything.

- Hi, Maggan.
- Hi Angel. Everything good?

- All right, and you?
- Everything good.

- I haven't seen you much, were you sick?
- No, I was off. Other commitments.

- I'm glad to see you again.
- And I you.

I would like to have a few words with you.

- Margareta, do you want to ask me to change shifts?
- Yes, I need to change for tomorrow.

Margareta, it's not an easy thing.
Do you know how difficult it is to plan?

Is it for the union?
Board of directors in some association?

No, it's a political science exam
for the course for workers.

Okay, Hilda can replace you.

But give me more warning next time.

I'll try. Thanks!

Margareta. You're considering
another career for the future?

- What do you mean by that, maitre d '?
- Nothing.

Soon you'll be working more outside than in here.

I'll inform Hilda then.

Don't be so hard. Maggan is helping
to build a better country.

Admirable. But I still need a
waitress in the dining room.

Perhaps you take over her shift
while she's out building a
welfare state?

I imagine so!

Get used to it.

We're coming!

Hello. Where's Christina?
- She's packing up her last things.

- She would like to swim more.
- The nearest pool's in Helsingborg.

I can't go there every day.
Hi, honey!

- Jump in the car, we're late.
- Hop off!

- Bye, Calle.
- Bye baby.

- Bye Mom.
- Bye, honey. See you soon.

- Have you talked to dad?
- No, not yet. I'll do it later.

- Get in.
- Come on up, I'll be right there.

Are you okay like this? Be careful.

There is one more thing. Do you think we could
talk about Christina's situation?

Ok. What situation are you talking about?

She said he would like to come and live with me.

Maybe it's not a bad idea,
considering swimming and ...

- It's absolutely impossible.
- We need to bond more.

You see each other several times a year.
I look after her every day.

I know, Erik.

For a couple of weeks
you can find it to be a fun thing.

Then something happens at the club,
and you have to send her back.

- This is really unfair.
- Maybe. But I don't want to risk it.

- Can we at least talk about it?
- No.

Christina gets strange ideas after
staying with you. There is no question
at all as to where she should live.

Good. Here is a list of Italian
products. Can you take care of it?

"Salami, sage,
parsley, basil, oil. "

- Olive. It must be olive oil.
- No problem, I'll take care of it.

Everything is ready for tonight.

- The band will arrive on time.
- Good.

I have to tell you something else. I must delete
Honeymooners and Rock-Eva.

They have already been canceled.

- No.
- Yup.

Someone called them and booked
them for the Hofvet arena.

- When did it happen?
- I honestly don't remember.

A few days ago, I think ...
what was his name ...?

- Ester.
- Exactly. Her name was Ester.

- What are you doing?
- I'm welcoming the guests.

You know what I mean.
Why did you mess with the
bookings for my bands?

Your bands? What do you mean?

- I'll take care of band bookings.
- I'm just trying to help you.

If you want to help me,
leave the DK alone.

As a treasurer, when things go
wrong, I can't remain uninvolved.

Could I have your attention?

It won't be a long speech,
but it's always good to say something.

"A real restaurant needs a bar."

A wise woman said these words
a year ago.

We could not agree more.

I would like to express my gratitude
to my wife.

Thanks to Ester, we have successfully
completed the project.

- So welcome, and health!
- Health!

Thanks Peter. And thank you, Ester.
What would we do without you?

But you forgot an important detail.

Now you will surely worry that I'll
say something embarrassing.

But don't worry. We'll save the
embarrassment for the end of the party.

But you forgot to introduce an
important person who has brought
us happiness.

That is to say, our distinguished bar director, Gustaf Löwander!

Thanks, Nina. A warm welcome to all.
Our waiters will now serve drinks.

And for tonight, all drinks are
on the house. The bar is open!

Miss Nilsson, explain the principle of
Montesquieu on the division of powers.

- Did you study Montesquieu?
- Yes, yes.

In "The Spirit of the Laws" Montesquieu
speaks of three concepts of power.

Yes, yes. The executive,
the legislative and the judiciary.

Quite right.

How does the sharing-of-power principle
differ from that of popular sovereignty?

Go on, Miss Nilsson.

Eh ...

Miss Nilsson, you have to study
more if you want to pass the exam.

Without a theoretical and historical
background one can't really understand
politics..

- No. I promise to read more. Thanks.
- See you later.

Miss Nilsson!
What are you doing here?

- I study political science. And you?
- Svante gave a lecture.

- But now I'm going to DK.
- Yes, there is the inauguration. Good fun.

- Aren't you working tonight?
- No, not tonight.

Then it won't be much fun.

- I'm going home to my son.
- Then I won't keep you, but ...

it would be nice if we saw each other
every now and then to talk.

Maybe for lunch?
Day after tomorrow?

Yes gladly.
All right!

- 12:30 at Café Valand?
- Yes, fine.

- See you then. Good evening.
- Good evening.

I hope it's a little girl.
Our two children are adults now.

How beautiful.

Angel.

- The glasses are running out.
- Yes, "director".

It's "head bartender," not "director".

Hi. I'm sorry if he bothered you.

- Angelo? No, he's very nice.
- But very talkative.

I like him. Will he keep
working at the bar?

No, no, he's here just for tonight.

You are tired? I'll tell Bellan
to call you a taxi.

- Don't get too tired tonight, okay?
- Yes, don't worry.

- Nina!
- Todd. Hi!

- Are you enjoying Calle's food as usual?
- I think I've tasted everything.

- But I haven't noticed any new recipes.
- He does as he's told.

How's it going with publishing?

I can't say much, but we have
found a fantastic writer.

- Another cookbook?
- No, no.

It's one of my most important books.
The most talked about book in Europe.

All the publishers have tried
to buy the rights, but I won.

- Good for you. Congratulations.
- Thanks.

It's the moving story of a woman
who has to fight to survive

in one of Hitler's death camps.

And there's also a reference
to Sweden. She came here with
the white buses in 1945 ...

and thought the whole family
had been exterminated.

But her husband had survived
and found her here in Stockholm.

- Don't worry, it's non-alcoholic.
- Do I look worried?

- What do you want?
- You're the drink expert, not me.

Tom Collins.

Isn't it hard to get so many
drink orders yet be unable
to drink them yourself?

I've already had my share of Tom Collins.
Now I have fun with soft drinks.

Great.

Is Lotten at home with the little one?
- Yes.

- She can't come to the party.
- Not a party girl.

Peter! Let's go back to the discussion later.

I just learned something
interesting from Todd Wallenstam.

Will another Calle book come out?

- No. He found another author.
- And who is it?

Suzanne Goldstein. Back to Stockholm.

Here it is.

You're quite a woman. Not everyone
can wear such a dress.

I could put it on tonight.

- Mads and Betty.
- They're coming to dinner, yes.

- You forgot?
- Yeah.

Put on that pretty dress when Mads
and Betty come to dinner tonight ...

- At 8.
- At 8.

Hello.

It was truly a success.
Full of people.

The same cannot be said
of your work.

- Excuse me?
- Well, you see ...

it is not acceptable
that you talk to the guests.

A waiter has to work without
making himself noticed.
Didn't Roos teach you that?

I just talked to his wife.

Do you want to blame us now?

No, director. I will not speak
with guests any more.

Good. And goodness, get dressed!

- Do you know where the liquor bottle is?
- No, I don't know.

- Ralf. do you know where the liquor is?
- No, I'm sorry, I haven't seen it.

- Ralf, do you know it's serious if it disappears?
- Yes, chef.

- Yup?.
- I need another bottle of liquor.

- Where's the clearance?
- I don't have it, you know.

- We need permission from the director.
- Such as?

Come in.

- They won't give me liquor.
- It's for safety.

There is too much waste. A few centiliters from here
and from there, in the end it is money that goes away.

- But I have to be able to use the liquor in the kitchen.
- Of course. But you have to come to me first.

- It didn't happen with Backe.
- There are new rules.

Can the manager authorize me a bottle?

Absolutely.

This must not go away. Clear?

So now we have it all.

- I asked for olive oil.
- This is all we had.

You said you have Italian ingredients
you could deliver. These are all wrong.

- If you don't want them, I'll take them back.
- Yes, they're not good.

Angel!

Do you know where I can find good olive oil?

Oil?

- Sure! Sandro! It has everything you need.
- Real olive oil?

"Extra virgin olive oil
of first quality. "

Fantastic!

- Sandro would be the one who
did the dishwashing?
- Yes, yes, the chef remembers him.

- After work, I can take you to him.
- Perfect.

- It disappeared from the kitchen.
- Anyone could have taken it.

- You know who did it.
- Gustaf would never do that.

- I'm not so sure about that.
- No, but I am.

He would never risk it now.

Especially for Astrid and the good of the children.

- I'll ask Roos if he saw anything.
- That can be sensitive.

Roos and Gustaf are friends.

- Your father liked to drink.
- Papa?

But in those days you weren't a
real man if you didn't drink.

Gustaf helped him up
the stairs a couple of times.

All people deserve
a second chance.

- Roos, thank goodness you're here.
- What can I do for you?

Roos, I just wanted to know how you are doing.
Isn't the bar too tiring?

No, everything is fine. The bar
is in safe hands.

- Are you happy that Gustaf is back?
- Oh yeah, It's good to have him here.

I am pleased too.

- Roos, you haven't noticed
anything strange, have you?
- No, not a bit.

You needn't worry. The only strong
thing he drinks is ...

black coffee.

Thanks, Roos, I'm glad we can talk about it.

- Of course.
- Thanks.

DK

Although it passed
a decade of peace,

the many years of war are remembered
as if a day had passed.

Much of Europe has been rebuilt.

But to rebuild people
takes longer.

We're going to listen tonight
to a brave and wonderful woman ...

who will read us parts of her book:
"The winter of the soul".

It's a great honor for me
introduce to you Suzanne Goldstein.

Welcome.

Thanks for coming,
and thanks for listening to me.

Sweden and Stockholm have
a special place in my heart ...

... because I lived here
for some time after the war.

Come on, let's play!

- Hi, friend.
- Hello.

Hey ... cute, huh?

- Sandro.
- Angelo! What are you doing here?

- Do you remember Calle?
- Yes, yes.

- he's head chef at the restaurant,

and wanted to learn the secrets
of Italian cuisine.

And what's the problem? Angelo's
friends are my friends. Come!

- Guys, meet Calle, a friend of mine.
- Hi, Calle.

Calle, tell me, what are you looking for?

Everything, cheese, oil,
spices, salami.

You have come to the right place.

Guys, let him taste something.
Do you like cheese?

Parmesan, pecorino ... there is everything.

- Good, huh?
- Very good.

Calle! Bacon.

Bacon and egg. Spaghetti carbonara.

We didn't toast.
Let's have a toast ...

to the most important restaurant in
Stockholm celebrating beautiful Italy!

Health!

- Hello Peter.
- Hello.

- What a surprise to see you here.
- I thought you'd probaboy heard, but ...

I wanted to know if you mention me in the book.

No, not with your name.

Thank god.

It went well for you.
Your book will be a great success.

- How are you?
- I'm fine, married, two children.

- And you?
- It's been a long journey, but ...

I'm much better now.

And with Philippe?

No, it didn't work.
Now he lives in Israel.

- How long will you stay here?
- A little while, but I travel a lot.

The publisher has something planned
for me every night, so ..

Peter? I didn't know you knew each other.

- Yes, we're old friends.
- Yes.

But think what a coincidence.

Suzanne, we have to continue.

Why don't you come to dinner,
Löwander? It would be interesting.

- Sure, come.
- No, I can't.

Another time. Ready to go?
Good evening.

- I'm glad you came.
- Thanks.

Suzanne.

- Can we meet again, maybe tomorrow?
- I'll be in Uppsala.

- Another day?
- I don't think that's a good idea
for either of us.

No, you are right.

Without you I would never have survived.
Kisses, Suzanne.

- Peter?
- Hi.

Hi. Sorry, I'm late.

- Sorry.
- Where have you been?

At work.

- I called the DK. You weren't there.
- I also went to Hofvet.

It was hard to find
a taxi. Sorry.

I am very sorry.

Hi, welcome.

Margareta, hello. How beautiful.
- You're a little pale in the spring

So a little extra color won't hurt.
- It looks good on you

- Thanks.

- You're welcome.

- How's it going with political science?
- There's lots to read, but it's inspirational.

I admire you, Margareta. Handling
it all, work, study, a son.

Your commitment to others is admirable.

Most are only concerned with themselves.
I can't help but join the struggle.

What do you want?
Well ... the herring looks good.

Councilor Helge Beckerman
will retire and ...

they offered me the job.

- But that's wonderful. Congratulations!
- Thanks, I'm very excited.

Now I can really make a difference
politically. But not alone.

If my members and I get the
chance to support you, count on us.

Thanks. One of the privileges of the place
is that you can choose your own employees..

And the most important position is that
of secretary to the councilor.

Me?

But I don't know anything about politics.

- But you do politics.
- Policy for workers. It's another thing.

I want young people in the City.
People who are as committed as I am.

People like you.

- I don't know what to say.
- You don't have to answer now. Think about it.

And if you're interested, I'd like your opinion
on this investigation.

You can sleep with me
on weekends and holidays.

So he said no?

- He really likes being with you.
- And you too?

Yup! Honey ... I like it
more than anything else in the world.

You are the best thing for me

And dad thinks it too,
that's why he wants you to live with him.

- At least I'm swimming more now.
- Really?

Yes, he takes me to the pool every day.

Well then you can beat
all world records.

Hello Mom.

What's up?
Did something happen?

- What is this?
- Looks like a cup of coffee.

- With cognac.
- Maybe, but it's not mine.

You know what the consequences would be.

I'm sorry you don't believe me, mom.
Now I have to keep working.

- It's yours?
- Yes, it's mine.

- And whose is this?
- This is mine too.

- And Gustaf tried it?
- Absolutely no.

Roos, if you want to get a cognac
in your free time, go ahead.

But if you drink at the restaurant,
I will send you away.

- I'm sorry. It will not happen again.
- Thanks.

- Want one?
- No thanks.

- Everything good?
- So so.

Sorry, Angelo, it's that ...

I see.

Bad day.

Bad day.
Bad week. Bad life.

I don't even understand why I try.

Life is tough, but it's also beautiful.
We need to find the right balance.

Yes, but itss not easy to
balance the scales.

An extra gram, and you find
yourself at the bottom again.

On the bottom?

If something is wrong or if something
is missing, for sure I'm blamed.

This whole trust thing ...

What does it mean?

My family doesn't trust me,
so why make an effort?

- Why shouldn't they?
- Angelo, you don't know my family.

Everything will be fine.
Director, you have ...

a...

Yes.

- Okay now?
- Here, take it back. No, no, keep it.

- Helga. Do you need anything?
- I need to know something, Calle.

The liquor bottle that was gone.
Who took it?

- What bottle?
- Calle, you told Peter.

Ah, that! It had never disappeared.

The new boy had put it on
in the wrong place.

- And nothing is missing, then?
- No, at least so far. Because?

For no particular reason, except
that it's bad if things disappear.

True?

- Do you eat only that?
- Yes. I have to lose a few pounds.

- I've already lost two.
- Sure, you don't eat anything.

She is also not eating anything.

- Are you on a diet too?
- No, not at all.

We go to Mallorca in the summer,
and I would like to wear a two-piece.

Two pieces?
Are you referring to that thing, the "bikiniki"?

- Ethel ...
- The bikini.

Just put on your underwear.

- Everyone would like to wear a bikini. You?
- No, I like my bathing suit.

Anyone want to go out for a smoke?

Then...

- I had lunch with Britt Gahn today.
- Britt Gahn, how nice.

She'll be the new municipal councilor
and asked me if I want to be her secretary.

- Are you going to work at town hall?
- I haven't accepted yet.

- She asked me to think about it.
- But you shouldn't have to think
about it at all!

One who comes from below who works up
to the municipal government ... it's great!

It's not for sure yet.

- Yes, otherwise she wouldn't have asked you.

- I'm assuming you will accept.
- I don't know.

I haven't even finished political science.

Well...

You have to start believing in yourself.
Britt Gahn believes in you. I believe in you.

Good! Time to roll up your sleeves.

I'll take out the herring.

Thanks for tonight.

The bar is closed.

It was stupid of me to accuse you.
- I'm doing the best I can.

I know. Gustaf, forgive me.

Come and get me tomorrow
for our usual walk?

- Yes, see you at 9.
- Good!

- Good night.
- Good night.

Astrid.

Astrid.

- I must have fallen asleep.
- It's late. How are you?

Tired. He kicked all evening.

He must have fallen asleep.
How was your day?

Good. It went well.

Go to your room. I'll take care of it here.

- Good night.
- Night.

Come in.

- There's a person to see the manager.
- I'm busy.

Sorry, but I think you need to follow me.