Armin Page #2

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So we bought it. He can

really play, let me tell you!

Plays all kinds of stuff.

I'm sorry, but we gotta go...

If you'd only told me you'll come. I

would have prepared something.

You know those Germans. If you're

not on time, it's a problem.

I said:
Let's visit Aida,

even if it's just for half an hour.

Had you called, I would have...

- Next time, God willing.

Wait, at least take this.

What? No way!

For the kid. It's nothing.

We have prepared

for Zagreb. Don't worry.

Thanks a lot. See you.

- But this is sort of...

You want me to buy you

that Atlas? - I'm only looking.

I don't need it, really.

I was just looking.

I'll buy it while it's still open.

- You can buy it anywhere. Don't.

I'm gonna buy it!

- Don't buy that!

How much for the Atlas? - 30 kunas.

Can I take it myself? - Yes.

There. Was that a problem?

- I didn't say it was, but...

Thank you.

See how big China is.

How about that Aida?

She's a big girl.

I think she left home too early,

but she's doing fine, I reckon.

Did you see the new Panasonic?

If she wanted to go, let her.

- Yes, but I'm just saying...

I'm gonna buy something.

You want a sandwich? - No.

Armin?

Armin?

What are you doing? - Filling up

the bathtub. I want to take a bath.

It's filled up.

Are you nervous

about tomorrow? - No.

We are both nervous.

I brought you a sandwich.

Come out and eat it.

I'll do it later. - You know

that you mustn't lock yourself in.

I know, I know.

Excuse me. Can I sit here?

You are working on the movie?

The movie? Yes.

Working?

Working.

My son is also in it.

He has an audition

tomorrow. The movie. Germany.

You are working and he is working.

This is he. He is working tomorrow.

These are my children and my wife.

But she left me, that b*tch.

She left me, what can I do?

Once a Turk, always a Turk, she

says. She doesn't have a clue.

Life is so strange.

In both our countries family

is the most important thing.

Damned family.

- Yes, yes.

You want us to meet in the dark,

mother. You have all lied, mother.

Talk to me!

Can we go back after this...

...not thinking.

You'd like that, wouldn't you?

There's no other way. We live here.

That's all you can say after I have

searched for you all over Bosnia?

You want us to meet in the dark,

mother. You have all lied, mother.

That's all you can say after I have

searched for you all over Bosnia?

You want us to meet in the dark,

mother. And they all know.

Sit here, son.

Balog? - That is us!

Can we come in with him?

- There is no need.

Excuse me, will you be calling

us alphabetically? - We'll call you.

Is this alphabetically or...

That's all you can say after I have

searched for you all over Bosnia?

You want us to meet

in the dark, mother.

Just practicing.

You can fax it to me, yes.

Miss. - Just a minute.

You are Mr. Peric?

Yes. - I need your details.

- Here they are.

I don't have Matic either.

- Here we are. - Just a minute.

The kid has prepared well.

He's a bit nervous. If he could...

Just a minute.

Peric, Matic...

Krstulovic, Badurina

and Lorkovic can stay.

The rest of you are free

to go. Thank you for coming.

Peric, Matic, Krstulovic,

Badurina and Lorkovic...

Wait, what about my kid?

Just a minute.

Matic isn't here?

He's in a drama group

plays an accordion...

The director said that he looks

too old. It's not up to me.

Too old? - Maybe

something else comes up.

Such a long trip

and now nothing?

We'll call

if something comes up.

Let's get in.

It's less crowded.

Let him go last, please!

They're not even gonna call me?

They're not even gonna call me?

Don't get upset. They

wouldn't call you for nothing.

Do you know how much they're

paying for the room? 150 each.

wouldn't do it for nothin'.

They must give you a shot.

Otherwise it's not logical.

I don't care.

Here?

They could play some music.

What do you need music for?

For the atmosphere.

God, it's like a funeral!

Ask them to play some if you want.

What's the matter?

You like music too!

Armin! - What?

Nothing. Eat before it gets cold.

If you would only listen to

me. Don't look at me that way.

You don't' listen

to a word I say.

Nothing sticks. Look a

little livelier, for f***'s sake!

Yes?

What is it? - Sorry to disturb you.

Can I ask you

something? - Yes?

I didn't tell you that my

son played an accordion.

I'm really glad, but

we don't have much time.

Please, listen

to him for 5 minutes.

He's been playing in school

for 7 years. He's really good.

We are really glad, but...

There!

I heard him say that it's O. K.

I'll be back with Armin!

He's great, you'll see!

I'll be right back!

Sir!

Excuse me!

Armin!

Don't pack! They didn't know

that you play an accordion!

Concentrate! They

are waiting for you!

I'm gonna play now?

- Yes, now! Come!

Leave the jacket! Didn't I tell you

that you'll get your chance?

Who did you talk to?

- They are here. Must be.

What did you tell them?

- She told me to bring you.

The director wants to shoot

immediately. - What did I tell you?

He's ready. That's it?

Let him go there.

- Take your accordion.

Is it there?

- Yes, there.

You can sit here.

Will he be playing

original compositions?

He plays only originals.

Which one?

Give 'em some Halid.

Just a sec.

Go on, don't be shy.

Spring is here in all its gaiety

And I'm gripped by my old anxiety

I skulk around your street at night

In the shadows I hide from light

I see you walking fast

Towards me come at last

Everything is like before

Everything's like it used to

be, only nothing's the same

Autumn in me...

Autumn in me...

Start again.

Excuse me.

Armin.

Armin!

Armin, my son!

People want to hear you!

Don't just stand there! Bring

him some water! Stop shooting!

Drink up your juice.

I don't know what came over him.

I'm not looking for excuses...

Have you been to the doctor?

Let's go to our room.

- Wait 'til I explain.

If you only knew how well

he plays. 15 days ago... - Dad!

Forget about it.

Let's go to our room.

I just wanna say...

- No, you just go ahead.

You can stay one more day. Go

to the museum or the restaurant.

These are his photographs.

Thank you.

I'm going to pay for your room.

Miss.

I just wanna say that

this happens rarely.

He's been playing an accordion for

If you would be so

kind as to listen to him.

We don't need the

director. - It's all right.

Can you listen to him...

Our son is not the only child

auditioning here...

Tomorrow he's supposed

to play and say the text.

What?

Cool down, Zineta.

Enough of your lectures!

Shall we?

Why are you tearing up the text?

Feel free to take it.

It might make you famous.

Armin!

Open the door!

That's only so they

can hear you talk.

Look at Aida. See how

she struggles in life.

Aida? What are you talking about?

Take a rest, son.

You have to be

prepared for everything.

Look how it is in Bosnia.

And people live nevertheless.

Let them live.

Rest a while.

I am going for a walk.

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