Katalin Varga

Police. Open up.

Open up. Police!

Good evening.

We apologize for visiting so late.

We'd like to ask if you have seen a

young lady by the name of Katalin Varga?

Who?

She has a boy aged nine or ten.

They're travelling on a wagon

and we happened to see one

outside your house.

Sorry. We don't know of such people.

Really? How strange.

It's funny, as a neighbour told us

they're staying with you.

- There must be some misunderstanding.

- Okay, okay, sure.

- They must've been thinking of another house.

- I understand.

Well if that's the case, you wouldn't mind

if we took a look inside?

- OK.

- Thank you.

I lost my dear,

my beautiful daughter.

Come home, my dear.

My daughter, Kincso.

Good afternoon.

Good afternoon, Uncle Istvn.

Katalin! Katalin!

Zsigmond knows.

- You're the only person I told.

- It wasn't me.

- My mother overheard us talking.

- Does Orbn know?

I don't know...

Hello.

You're not going to say anything?

You first.

Orbn knows too?

Is that all you can say?

I was going to tell you.

When?

In another ten years?

Twenty? Thirty?

A hundred years?

Zsigmond...

This village will know me

as the husband of a whore.

- My God, you've shamed me.

- This is why I didn't tell you.

But you told everyone else!

I told one person.

I had to tell someone.

Why didn't you tell me?

I didn't want to lose you.

You can take that bastard son of yours

and get out of this village.

But you love Orbn.

Orbn!

Why the funny stare?

You said you'd never come and

fetch me in front of my friends again.

This is an emergency.

- Nobody has said anything to you?

- About what?

We have to go to your grandmother's.

She's very ill.

This might be our last chance to see her.

Why can't she come here?

She's too old, my boy.

- Is papa coming with us?

- No.

Why not?

He has to work here.

And he needs me to help him.

No he doesn't.

Your grandmother needs to see us.

That's her only wish.

We're going now.

Now to Szkelypatak?

Now, yes.

- Can't we wait a little longer?

- No!

We have to leave before it gets dark.

- But what about papa?

- You'll see him when we return.

I told you he sends a big kiss.

But I want to see him.

I do too, Orbn.

This is the right road for Jdszereda?

Jdszereda? Why in hell

would you want to go there?

Just tell me. Is this the road or not?

This is the road. Though if you had

any sense, you'd turn the other way.

So this is the road, then?

Yes, but it's far from here

and not so easy to get to.

OK, good. Thank you.

Don't think of it. Never thank anyone

who leads you to Jdszereda.

I can't believe you allowed two

complete strangers to stay!

- If it was a man at the door...

- I'm watching television!

When can we call papa?

I told you there's no signal here.

But tomorrow, okay?

Zsigmond?

Zsuzsa!

I know, I know... it's okay,

it wasn't you...

Look, I don't know what to do,

I don't have much money.

I don't know.

He doesn't want to talk.

I tried. Believe me.

God knows I tried.

Even if he'll have me back,

I can't return,

otherwise Orbn will find out.

I can't take the risk.

After this, I don't see the harm in lying,

as long as it keeps us together.

He's fine. He misses Zsigmond.

I can't think about that now.

There's only one clear thing

and that's to get to Jdszereda.

I need to pay some men a surprise visit.

Are you sleeping shepherd?

I'm not even dozing.

Were the wolves here?

Not even the angels.

Did the dogs bark?

They didn't even laugh.

- How much further do we have to go?

- I don't know. We'll get there soon.

Grandmother will be well again?

I hope so, yes.

- What if we don't get to her in time?

- We will, believe me.

We're very near, my love.

We're very near.

So God help us.

Where are we?

Jdszereda.

We don't know when we'll find

the next village.

It's better to stay here.

Are you sleeping shepherd?

I'm not even dozing.

Were the wolves here?

Not even the angels.

Did the dogs bark?

They didn't even laugh.

You can't expect a woman

and child to sleep up here!

Why not?

Two strangers show up and I have to

make this place fit for a queen?

It will be fine for us.

It's only for a few nights.

- You said just one night.

- Don't argue, Orbn.

You're the one who keeps saying

we need to get to grandmother's quickly.

You should get yourself a car, Madam.

- And what shall I do with my horse?

- Leave it with me.

I'll take care of it.

Orbn! Come back here!

Our Mother, Virgin Mary,

Holy Mother of God.

Pray for us, for we have sinned.

Now and in the hour of our passing.

Amen.

You know, you look familiar.

I've seen you before, I'm sure.

Really? Have you been to Visrek before?

No.

But you've been here before?

No. First time.

The wife?

She can wait.

I've got more important things

to attend to.

Is that so?

You women play innocent so convincingly.

Sorry?

Listen. You're a pretty girl

passing through.

I've only got so long before my wife will

start asking where I've been.

So if you'll pardon me please, I don't

want to talk about the moon and the stars

or whatever nonsense you females

dream up.

I'm not here to get to know someone...

I'll never see again.

You know why I've asked you

to sit here with me.

Now if you're going to waste

my precious time and money,

I suggest you join someone else.

You hear me?

If you look around, I'm sure you'll find

plenty of eager volunteers.

All right, so maybe you don't

believe so much in talking.

How about introducing yourself?

Gergely.

Katalin.

Close your eyes.

I'm surprised you don't remember me.

I'm not the one you want.

I didn't do anything!

Exactly. You didn't do anything.

You just stood there and laughed

while your friend did

what he did to me.

Antal's the one you're after.

Antal Borln!

- He's moved to Zlnokhely.

- Zlnokhely?

My children...

I love them. I never told them.

Mercy on me.

- Where were you?

- Just an early morning stroll.

You mean, an all-night stroll.

You never came back

last night, did you?

What business is it of yours?

That Gergely is a bad seed.

He makes a mockery of his wife

and you played your role.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Everyone saw you two

in the bar last night.

Even the whores of this village

are more discreet than you.

I have a husband.

I would never dishonour him.

I'm sure your friend,

Gergely will testify.

I know your type.

You know every type, don't you?

You're up to no good, Madam.

My son and I are just

passing through.

This village has its eyes on you.

Orbn?

Are you awake?

Sorry?

What's wrong?

Nothing.

You said nothing at the table.

Did someone hurt you?

No.

- Did someone laugh at you?

- No, don't be stupid.

I just miss my husband, that's all.

You mean, papa?

Why didn't you call him 'papa' just now?

Police. Open up.

Open up. Police!

Good evening.

We apologize for visiting so late.

We'd like to ask if you have seen a

young lady by the name of Katalin Varga?

Who?

She has a boy aged nine or ten.

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