Nirgendwo in Afrika

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I couldn't remember Germany.

I only knew there's snow and 4 seasons.

And that our family was there. | Everyone, not just mum and dad. Everyone.

And that I liked that.

But I know as well that I was | always afraid of something.

Of the other children, of the people on | the streets. I was even afraid of dogs.

Oh come on, I'll help you.

Germany is a dark place for me. | Not so light and hot as Kenia.

A place with big buildings | and gloomy rooms.

Dad says that Germany is our home. | I guess he misses his own father.

My grandfather. He's allergic to nuts | And was not allowed to eat nut cookies.

He liked Heinrich Heines poems. | Especially those about Germany.

I had two aunts there too, | I really like them

Aunt Kthe was my mothers sister. | Dads sister was called Liesel.

Sometimes they helped out in grandfathers | hotel Eagle..

But that was before the Nazis came.

May I help you?

No, thank you!

We have to leave now.

The Nazis didnt allow my father | to work as lawyer.

And they took grandfathers hotel. | So the whole family had no job.

I always got the same answer | If I asked my mother why:

Because we are Jews, Regina. | Thats the only reason.

Bwana! Bwana! Bwana!

Bwana! Bwana! Bwana!

- Whats up? | - An urgent message.

Walter.

Walter! Wake up! | This is Chinin! It's good.

Bring me the coffee.

Hurry!

God damn it, Walter, wake up!

Walter, open your mouth!

Excuse me, I have to open | the door. Hold on!

Aunt Jettel, is there still some apple | juice left?

Anna! Im glad that you came. | Rudolf come in.

Good evening, Miss Redlich. | You shouldnt talk to them!

Anna, hello. | Hi, Ina.

Hubert, Jrgen! Stop playing with fire! | You will light up the whole building.

Sure, Klara.

Here. Bite this | You will have to get used to this

The negros eat everything burned. | Or raw and bloody!

But they eat dogs! | I know that from my geography book.

They eat grasshoppers too. Hold him! | What do you want in Africa?

You dont even dare to touch | a dog.

Does this food contain nuts?

This was the only thing I | could get, Mister Redlich!

But, Klara. | There are not that many nuts in it!

Because you have to sneeze, right?

Every god damn time.

I loved the green. Walter bought | it on New Years Eve.

But actually it doesnt suit me anymore.

Then take it.

Youre an angel, Jettel. Thank you.

Kthchen. No tears, ok?

Stay to your ass, Liesel. | Thats how men like it.

- A letter for you. | - For me?

Some glitter is good for you.

Thank you very much!

Its from Africa.

Rongai, Kenia, December 2nd 1937.

Dear Jettel. I can imagine how excited | you are because of this letter

but I beg you to be strong. | The Jewish community in Nairobi

will pay the fees for your immigration. | Time has come now

In 6 months I can afford | letting Regina and you Come here.

Dont hesitate any longer! | Go to Karl Silbermann immediately.

He can I help you with the schedule. | Tell him which ferry to take

It doesnt matter how | long he will be traveling

Its most important that you both go.

We definitely need a fridge. | If it doesnt fit in our boxes,

get rid of the Rosenthal-dishes. | That doesnt count there.

And please get some gas lamps, | mosquito nets and sturdy shoes!

for you and Regina. Dont try to take | cash or jewels!

You know the Nazis. Talk as little | as possible about your plans.

You cant trust anybody, | even those people,

who were our best friends. | Ive heart-rending feelings when I think

you both being in my arms.

Its hard to imagine how painful | this letter will be to you mother.

Walter? Listen to me! You have malaria.

You have to take this! | You understand? Thats very important!

I have to go back to the ranch. | Owuor will take care of you.

He needs Chinin 3 times a day,

Three times 40 drips.

Understood?

Understood

Max, whats up? We have to go!

I dont like railway stations

In one or two years this | will be over anyway.

You guys stay close eachother, ok?

Promise that you make it out together.

Theres always the one who | loves more than the other one.

Thats why its so difficult.

The one who loves more can be hurt easily.

My son loves you very much!

Ill be missing you so much, Max.

Mum!

Say goodbye please!

Eat this.

This will get the bad | things out of your body.

Very good!

Do you know Schlesisches Himmelreich? | (Silesian Heaven)

Meat, potatos, bacon, dried fruits, | mixed up together. Mmmh!

I don't understand a single word!

You know? In my first life | I was a lawyer.

Kikombe. | Kikombe!

Kikombe.

Kiyo la dirisha. | Kiyo la dirisha.

Kiko la di...

Dirisha la Kiyo.

Dirisha la Kiyo.

Owuor? This is for you.

You give me your coat?

That's not a coat. It's a robe.

I was sick and you took care of me.

Thank you Owuor.

I used to wear this robe at home.

When I was not yet a Bwana but | used my brain

And you don't wear it here?

For that robe you have to be smart.

Here in Rongai you are smart. Not me.

"Robe" I'll need to say | those words very often

so that i can say them as well as you.

Thanks a lot.

6 weeks we spent together on this steamship | and circumnavigated Africa.

On April 201938, Hitlers birthday | We arrived in Nairobi.

Regina, hold that for me please.

Mr. Morrison, the owner of the farm | where my father worked gave us a ride.

I had to think about chocolate | But mum explained me that | from this point on we were poor

And theres no chocolate for | for poor kids.

I promised to be brave.

Hey, come here.

How did that cow die?

We don't have enough water.

Sh*t! Always the same!

You have to dig a well.

A well!

A car is coming!

Where?

Over there.

Now everything is fine.

Welcome.

Welcome, little Memsaab!

Come to me.

Welcome to Rongai!

Regina, my darling! Come here!

And we were in England and Marocco, | everywhere at the harbour. I saw dolphins!

Mum danced too the other night!

Bwana, he means water.

Explain him what he has to do.

Yes, Bwana.

Theres little water for the battle

The fee to leave the | country was expemsive.

We had luck. They just | opened 1 box at the border

filled with clothes. | Max gave me this for you.

The books were in the other box. | Thanks God!

I know that this is not what you expected.

Its beautiful.

But we cant live here.

Everything except those over there.

We wont stay long here anyway.

Memsaab. Plate. One plate.

You have to learn German if you | want to talk to me. Plate!

Attention!

Plate!

Jettel? My name is Skind.

Walter as well. | Everybody calls me Skind.

Alright.

Walter shows Regina the farm. | They will be right back.

You want to have dinner with us?

Ive had a 4 hours ride. | I cant go back tonight.

I brought onions, sugar | and cigarettes.

Praising God...

Chinin every day makes you blind.

You can still fight against it | if you get it. Owuor!

Lets drink on the arrival of Jettel | and Regina. On our second life.

Cheers.

How long have you been away | from home?

Sweetie was smart enough to | leave Germany in 33.

The departure was much easier. You could | take all you money with you right?

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