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disappointment or sorrow.

And the need to run away from it.

- Yes.

And maybe that's not as primitive

and mysterious, as one may think.

I tried to run away

when things fell apart.

I came here to be alone.

Alone in the vastness so it may dwarf

your sorrows and fears.

Like a qivitoq.

- Yes.

But it's no good.

People can never be insignificant.

Let's get going.

I have to pack as well.

I'm glad you showed me this.

- We don't have much time.

I wish I could make our farewell

a bit more festive.

We're going to try out

Pavia's new boat when it comes.

Is fishing hard to learn?

I don't know.

I'll go pack.

Has Pavia come back?

Pavia? Where he is?

He'll be here soon.

With his motor boat?

Yes. Let's go look for him.

Right?

- Yes.

It's so beautiful.

Here you go, Naja.

Is that for me?

Like this.

- Oh, right.

Wear it when Pavia gets here.

That'll make him happy.

Are you going to wear the dress?

- Maybe.

For Pavia?

No, why would you think that?

Not for Pavia?

- No.

Then who?

Not for anyone in particular.

He'll be home again.

- Really?

Sure. He'll be alright.

That's unbelievable.

But thank you.

How's it going with your arm?

- A little better.

That's good.

Then you could go fishing with Pavia.

He's taking the boat home tonight.

He is?

- Yes.

Is Pavia going to fish?

- Of course. Wait and see.

What is it?

- We're putting lines in the water.

Do you think there's fish here?

Yes.

You said we might

make things festive.

I found some candles,

but there aren't any flowers here.

I'll change, too. I have a tuxedo.

- It's not necessary. Dinner's ready.

It's the least I can do.

Is Pavia here?

- Not yet.

I couldn't find a white shirt.

But I found my gramophone.

We need some music for dinner,

if any of the records still work.

It's been a long time.

This is probably not the right place.

Let's try somewhere else.

- Aren't we going home?

Not until our hold is full.

I should wish you

a safe journey tomorrow.

Thanks for visiting me.

Safe journey.

Thank you.

I could go with you.

I have a year and a half's worth

of unused vacation.

I never had the urge to go home.

Cheers.

I'm sorry

if I've been a bit rude.

That was necessary. Otherwise,

I would still be in that room.

It's a good thing

you got me out of there.

I feel like it.

- Like what?

Going home.

Seeing Copenhagen again.

Why not?

No. But why?

You'd only miss Sermilik.

The sledge rides and the motor boat.

Pavia and Nuka.

Mother Caecilie.

Zakarias with the bad arm.

There are houses to be built.

Pavia needs to go fishing.

A whole new era.

You can't live without that, can you?

You're probably right. Every time

I thought about going home, -

I realized that home was here.

We're not drinking.

This is a party, right?

There's the rejected fellow.

- Maybe his lines are too new.

Did you catch any fish?

Only a few sea scorpions.

There, you see.

Pavia has had just about enough.

It's a wondrous party.

It's usually dark at this hour.

The sun shines here.

There's no need for the candles.

Let's dance.

Alright.

It's a wonderful party.

- But something's missing.

There's no need for candles,

but we do need some flowers.

I should have gone to the greenhouse.

There aren't any.

- There used to be. There could be.

I lied.

I built that greenhouse.

Once, it was filled with flowers.

It just needs a good going over.

Let's dance.

Eva, don't go.

I've been alone for so many years,

but if you leave, I'll be lonely.

Will you stay with me?

Will you?

Pavia, are you back?

Is something wrong?

We didn't catch any fish.

Did you go fishing?

Why didn't you wait for me?

We were going to do it together.

You didn't have the time.

I won't let you down.

Don't think that.

We'll go out together tomorrow.

They're all laughing at me.

For God's sake, Pavia.

Let them laugh.

We'll be the last to laugh.

We'll catch so many fish.

Pavia, we'll go out tomorrow.

Maybe.

It was my fault, wasn't it?

Because I wanted to go.

I didn't know he was

in such a hurry.

I think my visit here has caused

enough trouble.

Eva, don't

- Let's just face it.

You were the first man I met,

when I was down.

I'm the first girl,

you've been with in years.

Eva.

- The party's over.

You've got things to do.

I'll go home -

where I'm not in the way.

You must search for Pavia.

He's my son.

You must help me.

I have to get him back.

Where did he go?

- To the ice fjord.

The ice fjord.

I'll find him, Naja. I will.

Yes.

Pavia's run away.

- Run away?

He's gone qivitoq in the ice fjord.

I probably won't be here when the

schooner gets here, so goodbye.

Safe journey.

Pavia!

Nuka, what on earth

are you doing here?

We have to find Pavia.

Yes.

Come on, Naja.

Don't you want to go home?

Pavia!

Pavia! Stop!

Nuka, stay here.

Pavia!

Pavia, for God's sake, stop!

Come back!

They all want you back!

Pavia! Pavia!

Mr. Manager!

Pavia!

Pavia, the manager's taken a fall.

We have to help him.

Please, Pavia. Please.

Look! Pavia's coming.

Hello, Pavia. Welcome back.

- Welcome back.

The schooner has sailed.

Yes. She's gone.

Hello.

- His family's probably ecstatic.

Look. My arm's well again.

It's good.

I can go fishing with Pavia.

I'm very happy.

Good, Zakarias.

Eva.

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