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Maybe no one's home.

It's open, it's open.

Oh, I thought it was Brindusa.

Come in, come in. Stefan... - Yes.

Go ahead. - Please excuse me.

Wait one second and I'll get dressed.

Where is Brindusa?

She went to pick up the cake. Cake,

cake.

Yes, here it is.

Please wait here. - No problem.

It won't take long.

Thanks.

Where is Brindusa?

She's buying something. - Cake.

"Gteau, Torte, tarte": cake.

"Le morceau de gteau".

Every student learns that in French class.

Sit down, I'll get us something to drink.

Sit down?

We can't just sit down.

They must have

a seating plan or something.

Of course.

Forgive me.

Herghelegiu.

Brindusa told me you speak French?

Yes, that's right. I'm Mr. Fischer.

This is my wife, Heidi.

There's a brand of chocolate here

called Heidi.

Chocolate? Ah, Hei-di, Hei-di...

And this is my daughter, Iris.

Of course, the sister.

How pretty!

They look just like you.

They look just like each other.

Here you go. - Thanks.

That wasn't necessary.

I don't understand a thing.

Taste it and tell me what you think.

Not very strong.

I'd say Romanian artichoke schnapps.

This "tuica" is typical of Romania.

I made it myself.

Cheers!

To your health.

I've already told you once:

You're not coming in.

I spoke with Nini, he's expecting me.

Slut.

Please.

Aren't you ashamed of yourself,

you backstabbing whore?

I didn't open it for her.

Then why are you so worked up?

- Why did you let her in?

You promised me

she wouldn't come here anymore.

Stefan, open the door.

Mr. Gross, good, come on in.

This is Peter Gross, a colleague.

- Welcome to our home.

Shall we use our first names?

Stefan.

"Gefllte Fisch".

- Peter.

Am I pronouncing it right?

Sorry I'm so late,

I was with the Frenchmen.

It's a Jewish specialty.

A Jewish fish!

Jews prepare this fish

in a very delicious way.

In Romania we call it "Stiuca".

Do you know what the Stukas are? - Yes.

I never thought

you'd sink to this level.

You couldn't get any lower.

It was a mistake for me to accept this.

Nicu, you promised me.

What do you want?

Should I put bolts on every door?

Stay out!

Nicu, please don't stay with her alone.

Don't you dare open it

or I'll stomp on you like a worm.

Nicu, let's make up.

Why do you treat her like that?

What have I done to you?

You wanted Stefan and me to break up

but you didn't succeed.

We're getting married, going to Germany

and you'll never see me again.

Congratulations.

How could you say

we slept together yesterday?

Why did you lie?

I didn't. We did sleep together.

I slept with you? Are you crazy?

No, I'm not crazy.

When did I sleep with you yesterday?

Nicu?

I've calmed down.

End this affair.

I'm going to lie down and then we'll talk.

Okay, Feli.

Take care, Nini.

- Stay for five more minutes.

No.

They say he who eats the head

becomes wiser, but that's not true.

Give it to me. - No, it's mine.

There she is.

Good evening.

Sorry I'm late. I had to get the cake.

My father had forgotten it.

We still have fish for you.

Thanks, but I'm not hungry.

I don't feel too well.

The flowers are very beautiful.

Peter brought them. - Peter?

Mr. Gross.

I would have liked to bring you crocuses.

We brought the other ones.

Romania isn't poor.

Our culture is rich.

Speak Romanian, I'll translate. - Okay.

We may be poor, but Europe

can profit from our multi-faceted culture.

Yes.

Joining Europe

is not only a financial problem.

It's not enough

for you to want to be members.

Joining the European...

Was it difficult not having a mother,

Brindusa?

Mihai Eminescu, our National Poet.

Your father told me he raised you alone.

Brindusa is busy right now.

My parents got divorced when I was three

and my mother moved to Italy.

With an Italian?

That must have been very hard on you.

I survived.

"The Leopard".

Have you read that terrific Italian novel?

World-class literature, I tell you!

It'll be hard for Romania

in the EU

because of its post-socialist work ethic.

Right, exactly like it was for us with

former East Germany. - East Germany...

The fish was delicious.

Do you want another piece?

- No, thanks.

So you've retired?

Yes, two years ago. And you?

Stefan said you're a university professor.

I should have been,

but the communists didn't allow it.

No, thank you.

Ernst, I really think we should go.

Where are the children?

They have to go to bed. It's late.

When they're not screaming,

they're playing.

Hopefully they're not playing with brutal,

Romanian metal toothpicks again.

Metal.

Barbara, Steffi, do you want any cake?

Barbara, Steffi, there's cake.

Guess who we are.

Bravo, bravo!

Very cute.

We're leaving, Brindusa.

You don't have to get up.

Good-bye.

Please forgive my children.

They meant no harm.

You're not the problem.

When they play, they completely

forget the world around them. Twins...

Good-bye.

What's wrong?

What are you thinking about?

About the shortcakes, if we have enough.

What's wrong, my child?

Everything will be all right.

You're both still young.

Good morning.

- Good morning, Stefan.

You look so handsome.

I'm going to pick up my family,

then we'll meet

at the registry office, okay? - Yes.

Good. Should I take anything with me?

Should he take anything with him?

- No, I'm okay. Thank you.

The shortcakes and then we're ready.

Come on, Brindusa.

Hurry, we still have to buy flowers.

I tried, but I can't stand up.

My feet are trembling.

Come on, I'll help you.

One foot after the other.

With the current level of demand,

the new offset machine

is being used only 30% of the time.

In this fiscal year.

The report isn't very positive.

But not very negative either.

He discovered technical

and economic shortcomings.

That's why, after much consideration,

we've made a decision.

It wasn't an easy decision,

but it was the right one.

It's a no-go.

These shitheads are on holiday here

just to break our balls.

We've decided

not to sign the contract yet,

but we won't forget your business,

and in two months we'll reconsider it.

In two months. We give you our word.

"Semnal M", luliu Merca.

The Elvis Presley of Romania.

We just need a little time.

Good morning.

- Look, our son's already here.

Go upstairs and get Iris to hurry up.

She's still dressing the children.

- And my butt's cold.

The car's out front.

Thank you.

Brindusa is looking for you.

They need your...

Christina is here. Do you feel better?

- Yes, much better.

Thanks,

I'll take this to the registration.

That matches so well: orange and mauve.

You're very beautiful.

It's purple.

Christina, Gross...

Peter Gross.

For 11 o'clock?

- Yes.

Is something wrong?

- No, dear, it's all right.

Fischer and Herghelegiu.

Don't worry about him.

Just ignore him.

Everything's filthy...

Hello, Mr. Gross.

Good morning, beautiful lady.

Did you sleep well?

Yes. - No! - No!

Hello, Peter.

When it's over,

they'll come out and we'll throw rice.

That's our tradition.

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