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specially if she's young and fair.

Any Kabul bookseller knows that.

But that a dead cat -

-can blow your buddies to shreds,

that takes some getting used to.

Over there you must remember that

nothing is what it seems. A child.

A car.

A woman.

-What's she doing here?

-Two Bravo, over.

Everythings a potential threat.

There was a hearing, you know.

Why didn't you write

about my acquittal?

-I'm no longer on the story.

-Look at this.

It wasn't like that. You used this

to become famous. You know it well.

No, I don't know it well.

How can you keep these on your wall?

I was just doing my job.

I'd really like to join you. We need

more outdoor shots of you as well.

No more shots from the shower?

If there's any trouble, you can say

I claimed I'd received the guarantee.

You want me to lie?

Hold it there for a while. Amazing.

Like this?

And sideways.

-You can't blame me for finding him.

-Only if you tell him about me.

-Maybe he knows?

-Just don't ask.

Tell me why,

and I'll keep my mouth shut.

-Promise?

-Promise.

First of all,

We don't have the same father.

Secondly, our Norwegian parents-

-agreed that they wouldnt

keep in touch.

And thirdly...

My brother's father,

he was a terrible man.

And our mother

had to suffer because of him.

Who wants to remember that?

Could you pass me the soy?

But what about you? Did you agree

that you should forget each other?

They never asked me.

Maybe it's not your problem?

Hi! Aren't you going to come

in and get in my way a bit?

They're fresh.

-Hello, Maria.

-Hi.

I made the meatballs.

-Do you like them?

-Yeah.

See you later.

Maria?

All the way... Axel?

Say hello to Liv. Remember Liv?

-Yes, of course I remember Liv.

-He's handsome.

His eyes have become so beautiful.

Hi. Have you had cake?

Look at him, in his suit. You know

he used to play in a punk band?

Now he's a snob like the rest of us.

-So what are you telling her?

-That you're afraid of being seen-

- without your white shirt.

-That's not my impression.

May I have your attention, please?

It's the birthday of my dear Fredrik.

Happy birthday.

All you in the dining room,

please come in here.

Because now we're going

to sing the birthday song.

Is everybody ready?

One, two, three...

Hi.

You look fresh to Ive in this place.

-I've just moved in.

-I'm Maria.

-Per.

-Are you a photographer?

Well, no. I'm a student.

Ive just bought the camera.

I'm studying philosophy.

I'm a student too.

I'm studying Norwegian behaviour.

-And what have you found out?

-Well...

The Norwegians are sad.

They're hurting inside.

And hard, like statues in a park.

And some are naked.

Bye.

Unwanted in a foreign country?

Yes, it's a frightening feeling.

-Is it easy to loose your bearings?

-Hi, mom.

Hi, we're listening to a programme

on the radio. It's from Afghanistan.

I'm listening to it as well.

But thanks.

Its very interesting. But...

There's another thing. Karsten...

He wanted to come

and visit you in Oslo. Is that okay?

Yes, that'll be fine.

Are you all right?

-Sure.

-See you at the hunt.

-Well, bye.

-Bye.

Activists are mobilising against

the war, and plan a demonstration -

- in connection to the NATO meeting.

Any thoughts?

I think... they've no idea

what theyre talking about.

Afghanistan is complex...

Its not about war or peace.

Its just not possible

to withdraw overnight.

Karsten!

Hi.

-Shall I take it?

-Yeah.

-This much stuff?

-Mom's packed it, you know.

So it's the entire weekend?

-There sure are many beggars here.

-Yeah, there sure are.

Drug addicts as well.

You haven't tried drugs, have you?

No, I haven't.

So you don't know anyone

Who smokes hash?

No.

-Did you hear that?

-What?

A woman screaming in the street.

-Karsten, it's normal city sounds.

-But what if she's being kidnapped?

Want me to check?

-Nobody's being kidnapped here.

-Can't you move back home to us?

-Don't you have any friends here?

-Shall I read you a bedtime story?

-You've got lots of shots of a lady.

-You been poking through my stuff?

I wanted to show her what if felt to

be paparazzied and hung out to dry.

Is this the photographer?

He was a king, was October.

I was a princess.

They lived among roses,

knew not the storm

of the perfectly simple.

They lived among roses,

knew not the storm

of the perfectly simple.

But the terrible fate, the cruel...

-Think Fluffy needs to go for a walk.

-Okay.

Right now.

-You do it. I have to finish this.

-It's your job.

Maria the maid.

-That's why we pay you.

-Fluffy!

Fluffy!

Wait!

Maria!

Don't you need this?

What do you want?

A blow job?

-I'm sorry.

-How can you say that?

You make me stupid.

Hi.

-Did you have a nice day at work?

-Yes.

-Is he still living there?

-I think so.

-Do you talk to him?

-A bit, of course.

What do you talk about?

Housework, mostly.

-Housework?

-You know...

"Move your legs, sir.

Can't you see I'm vacuuming?"

Things like that.

So he's still not a gentleman?

-Who's this?

-But kind of attractive?

Huh?

Wow.

What a landscape!

Going past the target.

Getting close to it.

-Huh?

-Why do you want to know?

I thought you wanted

to forget about him?

-Hope it stays hot.

-Right.

-Where's your brother?

-He's waiting outside.

Weve been shopping all day.

-Hi?

-Hi?

Hope you enjoy the food.

Hi?

Hi?

Hi.

Sorry. I overslept.

Busy days?

Mom has hired a very particular maid.

She's cheeky.

Aren't you going

to ask how I'm doing?

How are you doing?

Fine.

We went to...

ultrasound scan yesterday.

And...

I'm going to be a daddy. It's a girl.

It felt so strange,

Watching that tiny heart beating.

I was like...

I even asked Camilla if-

-she wanted to marry me.

Hide! It's him.

It's your brother, Axel!

I'm coming!

Hi.

-What?

-Can I come in?

-Are you with someone?

-No, I...

Hi.

-Hi.

-Hi.

-Hi.

-Hi.

There was a girl from work here,

but...

She's shy.

You know, mental problems.

-Sure.

-We're going to yoga.

-That's why I'm dressed like this.

-I don't care.

If you don't care,

What are you doing here?

I wanted to make sure

you were taking the pill.

You wanted to know

if I'm taking the pill?

I don't want you to become pregnant.

How would I even know I'm the father?

I'm not with any other man.

I love you.

So, it's a-

- "move your legs, can't you see

I'm vacuuming"-relationship?

-It's developed a bit.

-How could you?

I'm sorry.

And you agreed, even though

you weren't planning to do it?

Hey, I've got a customer.

Ive got to go.

I'll call you later. Bye.

-You want this?

-Is it okay?

Shouldn't you know

What you're selling?

Well, maybe.

But I'm just a temp from Manpower, -

-so you can't expect

too much from me.

-Well, it's not for me.

-You want me to gift-wrap it?

Hello?

Hi.

Talk to me.

Get out.

Hello?

-Hi.

-Jeez, are you still in bed?

I can't find my wallet.

You haven't seen it?

Aren't you going

to take your shoes off?

-Take my shoes off?

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