Cure: The Life of Another Page #2

Synopsis: Linda and Eta are best friends. They are 14 years old and live in Dubrovnik: Eta with her mother and grandmother, Linda with her father, who is a heart specialist at the local hospital and once lived in Switzerland, where Linda was born. The two girls are inseparable, although they often are drawn into fierce arguments. Together, they sneak into discos, fight over boys, and dream about an exciting future beyond their quaint hometown. One of their favorite places is the pine forest of Petka Hill on the outskirts of the city. On the first warm spring day, Eta and Linda retreat to a secret beach beneath the cliffs of Petka Hill. Once again they have an argument, this time with horrific consequences. Eta is left for dead on a rock by the sea, while Linda spends the night wandering aimlessly through the forest. However, the inhabitants of Dubrovnik don't want to know about the guilt and desolation plaguing Linda after her friend's death. The sunny, Mediterranean harbor town now seems sinist
Director(s): Andrea Staka
  3 nominations.
 
IMDB:
5.6
Year:
2014
83 min
20 Views


You're nobody's child.

Silly child, it's nothing.

Just firecrackers.

Eta.

You have to get better, you have to.

Promise me.

I don't know how long I can last

without you.

I bumped info Ivo.

He's back.

We went for a picnic.

On the rocks below Petka.

I warmed myself on the rocks.

Iva had a hard-on but I ignored it'.

He must've jerked off a lei

during the war.

Does h' tum you on reading my diary?

Why don't' you relax a biz'?

Mom and I are worried.

Come off it, Dad.

I'm not going back.

I want to stay here.

She doesn't have time

for me, anyway.

You're not fair, Linda.

I'm going to Split tomorrow.

To a cardio conference.

Can you manage alone?

Sure.

You look different, Linda.

Well, not quite.

You've been gone.

That's only natural.

You gonna stay?

If you want me to, yes.

Hey, girl. Nobody to carry your backpack?

- I can manage alone.

- A strong woman.

I like that. Strong and proud.

You don't let anyone bullshit you, do you.

What do you want to bullshit about?

She knows all the answers.

So you won't come for a ride.

Too boring, right?

I've got an English test.

No pain, no gain.

What marks the path to independence?

Wars.

It's hard to achieve.

What was Zrinski's goal?

He fought for Croatia's independence

from the Austrian Empire.

The Swiss were pioneers.

They got their independence

almost without wars.

That's cool.

Yes, but I didn't ask you.

Sweet, soft Linda.

It sounds so close.

It is.

The Bosnian border

is less than a mile away.

Look, there's the Hotel Imperial!

The refugees live there.

My girl-friend worked there.

She just wanted to help.

Sorting laundry with three women

when a grenade hit...

Killed all four of them.

That turns you on.

Really turns on the Swiss Miss,

doesn't it?

Stay on the trail!

There are mines everywhere.

I'm sorry.

Are you having fun without me?

You've got more guts since

you've taken my place.

The stories of war turn you on

and so does Ivo.

What is he up to?

I guess he didn't ask about me.

Do you miss lvo?

He's been hitting on you.

He has, hasn't he.

No.

I haven't seen him.

He hasn't told you the whole truth.

Be careful.

He killed people in the war.

Did you bring my diary?

I couldn't find it.

You promised to bring it.

Come on!

Or should I tell everyone

you killed me?

What are you doing here?

Your father will kill me

if he finds out.

Are you okay?

Come on, let's go inside.

Leave me alone.

Another busload of refugees

arrived this morning.

Show them their rooms and

explain our rules, ladies.

And of course, you too!

The same rules apply to the gentlemen.

Cleanliness, tidiness...

but with a pinch of salt.

Awful weather.

- Isn't she nice, the doctor's girl?

- She could be her daughter.

Marija!

Is that you?

The cold air is killing me.

We had sewing in school.

It looks easier than it is,

doesn't it?

Spin round, wooden doll,

spin round, pretty doll!

Help, save me!

I am gone,

killed by that nice girl.

We'll be done soon.

My angel.

Go.

Go back to where you came from.

Come from!

I just want Jos back.

Please, please don't hurt him.

Read carefully and stop squinting.

I've told you a hundred times, Eta.

Here.

That's what you love best.

You're my only granddaughter.

Turn around.

Oh, it's you.

Sleep well.

Answer, Mom.

Come on...

I know where I can find you,

in somebody's room.

H's the price I have to pay.

You're the big girl now.

Aren't you cold in that thin jacket?

Such a good girl!

I'm not a good girl.

I'm not.

I'm not a good girl!

Read it to me.

I don! believe ii.

Where did you see her?

Do you think

she's gone underground?

Come on!

What is she saying?

She would never do that.

She's heartbroken,

she has nothing to lose.

She has nothing to lose

but she's still got her pride.

She's not like you.

You're a hypocrite.

Do you think I don't know what's up?

I'm out of here.

We're leaving together.

This dress is too tight.

I can't breathe.

Help me take it off!

Do you want to walk around in the nude?

We'll swap.

Forget it.

I've told you.

You'll help me.

I crushed my lung when it happened.

I can't breathe.

Give me your clothes.

This shitty dress looks better

on you anyway.

Enjoy it, the two of you.

Do you think I'm beautiful?

Take off your clothes.

You're not chicken, are you?

Rub it in.

Your thighs.

Your problem is

that you don't belong here or there.

But why do you give a damn?

Relax.

I pushed her.

Why are you looking

at me like that?

I'll never forget that year.

Did you know it was

the coldest winter ever?

Don't just stand there, child.

Go and get the jewellery.

I won't play your game anymore.

See?

You turned a nice girl into a b*tch.

Shut up!

Watch your tongue, Eta!

I am not Eta, I am Linda.

Eta.

My little Eta, I didn't mean it.

Forgive me.

I didn't mean it.

Come on, get out of this house.

Leave us alone.

I pushed her.

It's my fault.

Eta is dead.

She is dead.

I am Linda.

Get out.

I'm sorry, that's not enough

for a ticket.

How am I supposed to get to Zurich?

Sorry, I can't help.

The plane is full of UN troops.

I have to call my father.

Can I use your telephone?

There's a phone booth over there.

Please!

Get in!

We're going home.

I want to go back to Zurich.

That's my home.

It's hard for you, I know.

Why didn't you tell me?

I was so damned worried.

Dad!

Are you sick?

Breathe, breathe.

Do you feel better?

Please, don't leave me alone tonight.

They've gone swimming.

What are you doing here?

What are you waiting for?

She would have turned 15 in three weeks.

Gosh!

Sometimes I feel as

if she's standing behind me.

Why didn't you ever tell me?

Did Eta have a boyfriend?

An admirer.

We weren't really that close,

you know.

We have so much more in common.

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