The Immigrant Page #3

But it's not my decision.

The truth is...

we both know you are going to see this boy.

Because for you...

your sister's well being is more

important than your own.

I've learned that about you.

The boy is very gentle...

he doesn't know anything.

No one will ever know.

So tell me now.

If you do not wish to see this boy,

I'll send him away.

But tell me now.

I'll be just outside.

Here you are, sir.

And by the way, we do have

spirits available this evening.

Good, I'll have a whiskey.

Yes sir.

You need to eat, you'll feel better.

Come on, Ewa. Come on.

Eat something.

Do you want to try a little bit?

Please, we don't want you

to get sick.

How long I do this?

I don't know.

I don't know. How much

it's going to cost to get her out.

But you helped your sister today.

Now, a client like Mister Straub,

he opens a lot of doors.

I will not give the cops

their usual cut.

Now that's a big big risk for me.

Because I'm here to help you.

Not like your stupid uncle.

You know my uncle?

No, I don't know your

uncle. I know of your uncle.

When I got you off the island,

when I paid to get you out.

McNally showed me the files,

I know about your uncle and your aunt.

They didn't do anything for you.

Here...

Here's your cut, for your sister.

What? You don't like money?

If you don't want it, I'll keep it.

- I like money.

- Good.

I don't like you.

I hate you.

And I hate myself.

I'm sorry, Ewa.

Don't hate me.

I want you.

Why do you say no to me?

I want you to love me.

Ewa, Ewa, Bruno loves you.

Excuse me, do you know

this address?

Excuse me, Do you know this address?

Does it exist?

Greenpoint, Brooklyn,

over the bridge.

Hello, Chippie.

Hey, Chippie, come on back here.

Who is there?

Wojtek! Ewa!

They said you weren't here,

but I found you, Auntie!

Thank God.

Come inside. We looked for you

for so long...

it's a miracle.

Edyta, who is it?

Wojtek! Wojtek, Ewa is here!

Ewa found us!

We haven't met since the wedding.

But I remember you, uncle.

You should get her something

to eat and drink.

Yes, of course.

Come, I will make you some tea.

They said you weren't on the boat.

Your uncle went to Ellis Island,

and they said you never came.

No, we did.

They said you weren't there.

They said your address wasn't valid.

But I knew it wasn't true, that you

would never forget about us.

Of course we would never forget about you!

Never.

Where's Magda?

They made her stay at the hospital.

She's sick.

But she sent me a letter.

With your help we can get her out.

Magda... Magda was very brave.

I wouldn't have made it

without her.

I'm very tired...

But I'm well.

Tomorrow we'll go to church

and give thanks.

Let her rest.

Of course.

Yes.

Darling, you're safe now.

You'll be very happy in this country.

You'll see.

We've done very well here.

You'll meet a good man...

and get married.

Sleep now.

You'll feel better.

Don't lose faith, my love.

The nightingale always sings

sweetest at the darkest hour.

Sleep.

Magda.

I was dreaming...

We are going to have to

ask you come with us, please.

I don't understand.

You don't have proof of

residence. You're here illegally.

I'm sorry. I'm going

to have to deport you.

Why?

I have a good name here, a business.

I won't be shamed.

I didn't do anything.

The men at Ellis Island, they

told me what you did on the ship!

- You're a disgrace.

- No.

A whore!

Just be thankful I let

you sleep here last night!

- No! It's a lie!

- Let's go.

Auntie Edyta! It's not true!

Auntie Edyta! They lie!

That's enough!

- You don't talk to her!

- What about Magda?

I pray for her.

She's sick, you poisoned her!

- Where you take her?

- Shut up!

Tell me where they are taking her!

This is my house!

Your stay here in Ellis

Island will not be long.

Your deportation hearing is tomorrow.

They don't work on Sunday.

I see here you're from Poland.

You are already registered by

Officer McNally. We'll notify him.

Where is the hospital?

It's on the south side of the island.

You can't see it from here.

My sister is there.

Can I see her?

There's no visitations. I'm sorry.

But there's a show tonight for

the detainees in the Registry Room.

If she's well enough,

you might see her there.

Oh, thank you. Thank

you very much.

Well, here's your bunk.

And listen, if you look

healthy for the Board, it helps.

You're Polish?

We're from Lodz.

It's terrible, the way

they treat us here.

Like we are nothing.

I am not nothing.

Mary Mother of God,

in the hour of my great need

help me...

and help me find Magda tonight.

Ladies and gentlemen,

thank you!

Now, before you are entertained

by the one and only Caruso,

the worlds finest tenor, we have one

more of our local acts to thrill you.

Behold, a touch of magic!

From a prestidigitator who will amaze

you with his gravity-defying daring-do!

Ladies and gentlemen, I

give you,

Orlando the Magician!

Thank you, Good evening.

Good evening.

Ladies and gentlemen,

thank you.

The Levitation,

perhaps the most miraculous

feat you'll ever witness.

Even the Great Houdini himself, has

never defied gravity in such a manner.

But tonight I will attempt to rise,

before your very eyes.

Now there are those that

query the possibility.

But I understand that.

I've heard it all before.

But I have to ask those people,

how is it that you found yourself

here? At this very moment,

in America?

By boat most likely, yes.

It would be a long swim.

But isn't it also because

you believed it could happen?

Well, Ladies and gentlemen...

I believe.

Thank you...

Thank you. Now,

excuse me sir.

Now Ladies and gentlemen,

we ask you to be very quiet.

For the next trick,

even the slightest break of

concentration could prove to be fatal.

Now I assure you this is an

authentic straight jacket.

- Yes

- Magda?

- Used on the criminally insane.

- Magda.

- My mother thinks I belong in it.

- Magda.

I'm not sure I feel that.

- But I'm already strapped into this coffin.

- Magda.

What?

I want you to secure it,

and lock it... after I'm inside, of course.

And then I want you to

shoot your weapon at me.

On my signal!

Ready! Aim!

Fire!

On no! Ladies and Gentlemen,

Orlando the Magician has

been shot dead! This is tragic!

Where, oh where is Orlando?

You missed.

Happy New Year.

Enjoy the show...

God, you're beautiful.

Happy New Year!...

Now, before I go I just want to say,

don't give up the faith.

Don't give up the hope.

The American dream is waiting for you.

Now, without further ado

I give you The Great Caruso!

It's all right

Have you eaten?

Did she get a meal?

Yeah, she didn't have much of

an appetite though.

I heard about what happened

with your uncle.

And now they send you back home.

I don't know where is home.

What do you mean?

Here, at least my sister is near.

You're so stubborn.

You are going to be deported.

Do you understand that?

I wish there was something

more I could do for you.

Listen to me. Why don't we go

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