Babai

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Don't worry.

Do you speak Serbian?

Yes.

What's your name again?

Gezim.

- And your last name?

Your passport.

Hello, sir. Here you are.

What's your name?

- Gezim Berisha.

From Peja?

Yes. From Peja.

Where are you going?

- We're on a business trip.

We're traders.

Really?

What do you sell?

Just old clothes, second-hand stuff.

Get out of the car.

We're going to Montenegro for one night.

We'll be back tomorrow.

Get out!

Get out.

And what's this?

You're not going to ruin this for me.

You're old enough now.

- Then take me with you.

How can I take you? With what?

Do you expect me

to pull something out of a hat?

Idiot! Do you know how far it is,

and how dangerous?

And what could happen to you on the road?

- Then stay here.

You'll be OK without me for a while.

Dad?

Dad?

Dad?

FATHER:

Cigarettes!

Cigarettes!

Where's Dad?

- Here I am.

So he went to the market

to buy more chicks.

But he bought lots.

There wasn't enough room for them all

under the hen.

He thought they'd be cold at night.

So he put the hen and the chicks

in a cardboard box.

And he put a lamp in, to keep them warm.

Do you understand, Dad?

- Yeah.

And the lamp...

- A good idea.

No, Dad. Chicks don't like light.

It suffocates them.

The next morning, they were all dead.

Come on lick his feet!

Lick his feet.

- Pour more salt on them, man!

Hold him tight!

Good evening, Uncle.

- Good evening.

Just pull! Straight ahead!

Stop! Push!

Mind the bend!

She'll soon be pregnant.

We'll only slaughter the calf.

A cow and a calf are enough.

I'll go ahead.

- No, let me.

Let me do that.

- Grab hold of it.

Woman, do you remember how many guests

came to Muharrem's wedding?

A cow and a calf

would barely feed the men alone!

But the cow will be pregnant.

Slaughtering her now makes no sense.

- All right, woman.

Then we'll sell the tractor

and buy a cow for slaughter.

Or we could sell the house

and live in the field.

All right, woman. That's what we'll do.

We need to move the cupboard aside.

Give us a hand!

Come on! Grab it! Wait!

What is it?

The gun's gone.

Put that on.

Dad, where will we sleep?

When?

After the wedding.

I don't know.

In the kitchen, with the others.

Let's eat now.

We don't need a gun.

The damn thing's registered too.

Do you want to watch over it like a madman?

There's always a risk of something happening.

If nobody touches it, nothing will happen.

What if the police turn up and demand it?

Enjoy!

Clirim! Didn't you forget something?

What?

Did you leave the house like that?

No.

Then come in the way you left.

We even have to arrange

this a**hole's bridal suite.

Help me up.

You know we picked up

your bridal furniture today?

It wasn't my idea.

What wasn't your idea?

The wedding.

A**hole! You a**hole!

- Please, don't!

No, please!

A**hole! Dog!

- No, Father, please!

It's registered, you a**hole!

Never touch it again! Never!

Forgive me, Father! Have mercy!

Father, mercy!

- A**hole, bastard!

Can I get you anything else?

Good morning, Uncle.

Good morning.

Was he outside all night?

That's none of our business.

Come on.

- Why did Uncle Adem do that?

Nori!

They should sell the gun

instead of the tractor.

Oh yeah? Shut the door.

Why is it so empty?

Hasn't the cigarette man been around?

He's coming tomorrow.

-I need "Partner."

Here are some...

It's for you.

So early? Put them over there.

Want something to eat?

I'll eat with my father.

There's chicken.

Did she give you the money?

Only half.

She'll give us the rest later.

Valentina asked about Mom.

- What?

What's it got to do with her?

She should mind her own business.

She was just asking.

Listen, son:

you have to let bygones be bygones.

You have to forget them.

Otherwise...

Sh*t.

You'll catch cold.

Put that on.

Can't you see I'm sleeping?

Come on, get up.

Nori.

Come on!

Don't overdo it.

But I'm sleeping.

Don't get on my nerves! Keep still!

Put it on.

Dad?

Should I get up now?

It's still early. Go back to sleep.

And what are you doing?

Nothing. Go back to sleep.

Uncle Adem?

What are you doing here?

Where's Dad?

Go to the shed.

Get the gasoline can.

Where's Dad?

- What?

Where's Dad?

Why are you up already?

Where are you going?

Into town with Uncle Adem.

We have to do something.

For the wedding.

I'll come with you.

You don't need to.

We're not working today.

I'll come with you.

- No, Nori. I said you're not coming.

Either you tell him "no" firmly

or you take him along.

This one thing and then another...

Or just leave it. You're spoiling him.

Like you spoilt your wife,

until she left you.

Yes, yes.

- What?

I said yes, yes!

I'm just saying.

He's a kid.

He's got to know his limits.

Slowly!

Come on!

Slowly, slowly!

Nori!

Nori, you can't... Nori, try to understand!

You can't come.

Pull yourself together. Go on!

Nori, please understand...

Nori, listen to your father!

Nori, let go!

I told you you can't come with me.

You just can't.

Go!

That's enough! Now clear off!

You little brat...

Come on, young man. You can go home.

Look what your uncle's got for you.

I went back especially to get it.

Here.

Give it to me.

Pass me two nails.

Deutschmarks? Dollars?

2,000 Deutschmarks, huh?

- Yeah.

All right.

You little a**hole. Scram! Do you hear?

What the f***?

Who do think you're hitting?

Who do think you're hitting?

Had enough, now? Had enough, now?

Stinking little a**hole!

Be careful, Uncle.

Get on.

Sit down.

Right.

May it bring you luck.

- Good luck to you too. Good night!

Get up!

Get up!

Get outta here! Quick!

Where were you?

Lost your tongue?

We looked for you all night.

Uncle Adem was worried sick.

I'll talk to him, so he won't be too cross.

Woman!

Woman!

Woman!

Where's Clirim?

- He's been gone since last night.

Gone where?

-I don't know.

Clear this up!

- He'd never take it!

He'll pay for this.

- Did you see anyone?

No.

-And Clirim?

Yesterday or the day before.

Someone else must have stolen it.

He'd never do such a thing.

Of course not, woman.

He's not next door either.

There are guests waiting in the yard.

Who?

- A trailer full of people.

What a**holes come to visit so early?

Say I'm out.

- Where?

Say... To hell with them!

Adem!

It's all gone!

All the money's gone.

We can forget the wedding!

I put it safe. Get away!

You idiot!

Uncle Muse, how are you?

- Fine.

Your sons and daughters?

- Fine.

The little ones and Auntie Hajrije?

- Fine, too.

Your daughters-in-law? Your animals?

- Fine.

How's work?

- Fine.

Thanks for honoring us.

- Thank you.

And Adem? How are you?

- Fine.

How are your sons?

- Fine.

Your daughters and the kids?

- Fine.

How's your wife? - Fine.

- The animals? - Fine.

How's work?

- Fine.

May the wedding bring good fortune.

- Many thanks, Uncle Muse.

Auntie Hajrije...

Uncle Muse, how are you?

- Fine.

How are your sons and daughters?

- Fine.

The daughters-in-law, the kids?

- Fine.

Auntie Hajrije? - Fine.

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