De surprise

Year:
1984
68 min
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Jacob.

The time has come.

Are you satisfied?

Sad?

Perhaps happy?

Don't you feel anything, Jacob?

I... I thought you might ...

I do not know.

What a shame.

I wished!!

Perhaps you hope for the best

No, but I would like you to be good.

I love you.

I love you, Mom.

Mama?

For her, love was not an empty word

.

As the founder

foundation "van Zalen '...

She was an example of selfless love.

Thank you.

Bye.

Mr. van Alen,

moment?

Jakobi,

the donation on behalf of your mother...

was so generous that,

our foundation, we care abou you...

Was this a mistake?

We wish this had not happened

Your property going to bankrupt

bankrupt?

Yes, very likely.

Mr. van Zalen,

g. Weiss.

Do you have any problems?

Can I help?

Vermire, foundations

has problems.

A recent donation...

It's really very generous...

But I assure you it is well thought

.

Do not you, Mr. van Alen?

Jakobi,

it really is your desire?

Of course, this is my wish.

Now me, please, excuse me.

I wish everyone a good day.

Also, g. Van Alen.

It looks good.

SURPRISE / b

Good afternoon, sir.

Lord.

Good morning, Mr. Van Alen.

- Good day sir.

Good morning, Mr. Van Alen.

- Sir.

Pardon.

- Sir.

Good day, sir...

Good afternoon, sir.

- Sir.

Jacob!

Jacob!

Muller.

This morning's ceremony was

very beautiful and modest.

I think you liked

your mother.

I saw walking around with a backpack.

- Last inspection of the land.

The property is for sale. Vermer

will now publish the ad.

I saw that you are dressed to take my car.

The property is for sale?

- Everything has an end, Muller.

Won't you miss it

Your mother and you...

I'll miss you,

Jacob.

I understand.

Jacob!

Are you ok??

Thank you, Muller,

I feel better.

Elysium-professional guide to your final destination

/ b

Brussels / b

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning, sir.

Good morning.

I happened to be out on the coast this morning

And I think I saw one of your colleagues.

Would it be possible to have

an word with him?

What's it about

May I ask , sir?

I found something he may have lost.

- Mind if I have a look at it?

I see...

I'm sure my colleagues will appriciate your

trouble. I'll be happy to return this on your behalf.

Good day, sir.

anything else I can do

for you, sir?

No, I don't think so.

I'm sorry to have bothered you.

One moment, sir.

Sir,the manager would like to have

a word with you..

May I wish you both the most pleasant journey...

Or should I say:

a very good trip.

Thank you and goodbye.

Mr. Van Zalen

de Vit, right?

Allow me to appologize for the

confusion downstairs

Please do seat down.

May I offer you tea?

No, thank you.

Well, Mr. van Zalen

Clear.

I sense that you did not come here ..

purely for funeral arrangement, didn't you??

No.

So...

What ist it??

That brings you to us?

I'm not entirely sure.

I understand.

Mr. van Alen, If I were to tell you

we are a travel agency...

offering a once in a lifetime jouney.

A swift, safe and comfortable

passage to the ultimate of destinations.

will that be of interest to you?

I believe it would.

In fact I believe that's why you came here .

But it is crucial that you

confirm my intution

Are you ready to travel

?

Discretion is paramount.

But as long as we can make it look like

a natural or accidental passage...

We offer a great varity of options

Watch this elderly client, As he quitely

enjoys his favorite pasttime.

Doesn't he look at peace with himself

?

Precision explosion with minimal damage to the environment

Reliable and ever popular option.

But, please, don't hesitate to be more creative

If you want to combine your departure

with your favorite pastime...

We can comeup with a personalised

custome-made solutions.

Mr. van Alen?

Mr. van Alen!

I am pleased to tell you

we can accept you as our client.

But you must understand,

once you have signed the contract...

There is no turning back.

None, what so ever!!

I am so happy to hear you say that.

I am Very happy.

We understand.

As to your mode of transit..

Most of our clients prefer to quitely pass away

in the company of a loved one.

That is infact by far

our most popular option.

I would like to leave that up to you.

Wee, In that case, We do, infact offer an option

Which we must ourselves prefer to as the "Surprise,"

One could say

it's the most natural way to travel.

As in evevryday life,

client will not know the "when and the how"

Only, THat it Will happen,

Rather sooner or later.

Oh!! that,

We can gurantee..

Wonderful, I will take it.

Your religion, sir?

Protestant, Jewish?

Roman Catholic.

Top floor.

Please, take your time

Come down when you have made your choice.

Excuse me.

Don't you have something

greener?

Do you have something more

eco-friendly

I'm afraid not.

This posseses lead.

You must have something else.

You are an advisor?

I thought you

advisor.

I'm terribly sorry.

And you are?

A traveler

A traveler?

Are you serious?

Seriously.

I'm...

Also a passenger.

I thought so.

I should not get in the way.

Both should choose.

It's not that simple.

Can I ask you?

Have you decided to...

Or have left things to their natural way

You know when and where?

I could not decide immediately.

But of course, it's not my thing

. - Not. - Not.

No, no, I want to say...

I understand.

I could not decide.

And so I chose

offer a "surprise".

Same.

Van Zalen de Vit.

- En. En de Koning.

I'm sorry, Were you able to make a choice

?

Clients do not need to communicate.

It's in the contract.

No, not yet. Actually, I need your help

?

I will be glad to assist you, Miss,

And how about you, Sir?

Me? Yes,

Of course.

I think I'll take this.

"The Siberian supreme,"

Excellent choice.

If you just follow me then, sir,

'll be back for you, Miss,

I'm glad we met.

Wish you good and happy.

Thank you, too.

Good morning,

g. Van Alen.

Miller, I think it is around noon...

This is the staff,

Jacob.

Course.

As I wanted to say.

As for the sale of immovable property...

Better to send them to their homes.

Tell them to leave everything.

Pay them to the end of the year.

With Christmas bonus.

Thanks Miler.

Ms. Koning, too late.

We have already started.

I'm sorry.

I'll forgive you if you stay as a

replacement on Friday in the store.

On Friday?

I do not know if I'll be here.

Hello, ladies.

If the Apollo line

broken...

Life will be full of ups and downs

.

If you have long and deep as mine...

Will have a magnetic attraction to others.

Goodbye, sir.

Come!

I'm here!

Are you g. Van Zalen

de Vit? - I am that.

Here Ana Koning.

We met in the selection of coffin.

OfCourse, coffin.

Did you find eco-model?

Yes, I hope so.

From recycled wood and guaranteed

rot in the country for ten years.

What do you say.

I'm calling because it's been three days

and would like to know...

How you are.

So, If I am dead or not?

Yes, exactly.

Sorry.

Have a nice trip and good luck.

- Who was that?

Someone asks a travel agency.

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