Western Page #4

Synopsis: A group of German construction workers start a tough job at a remote site in the Bulgarian countryside. The foreign land awakens the men's sense of adventure, but they are also confronted with their own prejudice and mistrust due to the language barrier and cultural differences. The stage is quickly set for a showdown when men begin to compete for recognition and favor from the local villagers.
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Valeska Grisebach
Production: Cinema Guild
  11 wins & 15 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.2
Metacritic:
81
Rotten Tomatoes:
95%
UNRATED
Year:
2017
121 min
$34,215
Website
126 Views


If they only use our gray water,

it could be a good thing for us.

- Hi, Viara.

- Hi.

My daughter.

That's his daughter.

Her Bulgarian is better than mine, anyway.

- Bye.

- Bye.

What's going on?

You have to translate.

OK. What?

Viara, we have a solution for the village.

They can solve the problem.

We'll deepen the well

and install a bigger, longer pipe.

With a bigger pump, so the pressure is constant.

Again?

Deepen the well

and install a more powerful pump.

How long will the work take?

How long?

- A month, a month-and-a-half.

- One to One-and-a-half months.

- Too long.

- That's too long.

We could start tomorrow,

if...

I could take your daughter out to dinner.

No, you can't.

Viara, what's so terrible

about me buying you dinner?

- Smoked food keeps better.

- And the hot stuff?

Keep playing with the fire up here

and you'll stay frustrated.

It's a blessing when you reach 40

and your testosterone diminishes.

Had a shower, boss?

Cold water?

Looks like it canceled out the Viagra.

Isn't it working?

Viagra?

Watch what you say, and who you say it to.

Back off or you'll see a different side of me.

I'm talking!

Keep your sh*t to yourself,

or we'll get real friendly.

- We are friendly.

- Quiet.

Or you'll see a different side. Shut your mouth!

The pill's backfired on him.

Tomorrow's a new day, Tommy.

There was a guy here.

Five minutes ago.

- And?

- Asked for a Lgionnaire.

I think he meant you.

Did he want anything in particular?

Not really. I didn't understand what he wanted.

I told you he's fishy.

- Who's fishy?

- I'll tell you later.

- Hi.

- Hi.

I can't wait till we've installed the drill

and are finally finished here.

It's one problem after the next.

Is the rumor true?

The great Lgionnaire!

Have you seen the horse?

Meinhard,

who was that guy that was here earlier?

A friend.

Tornado?

Hey, Adrian.

It happens.

It probably fell from up there.

- Any chance?

- No, definitely not.

- It's fate.

- It won't pull through.

Shame. A beautiful animal.

That's life.

Into the motor.

Into the heart.

Go ahead.

Well done. You did well.

- It's fine.

- Don't worry about it.

- What do we do with the horse?

- Leave it here?

It's what friends do.

- Adrian!

- It's not easy.

- With the jackhammer, right?

- What?

- With the jackhammer?

- Yeah, that's better.

I'll tell him to use the jackhammer.

- It was healthy.

- Doesn't matter, it's a horse.

He'll take it.

That's the price. You have no other choice.

He'll pick it up

and pay for transport and everything.

What are you doing?

Working.

Working? We had an agreement.

When will you stop screwing me over?

Look, times have changed.

You were cozy, but now new people are in power.

I'll close your quarry,

then you'll see who's cozy.

- I'll give you 20 lev if you want.

- 20 lev, great!

- How much do you want? 100?

- Stop the equipment.

- It's legal.

- Legal?

- It's all legal.

- My ass!

I've told him 100 times up to where he can dig.

Look how much he's dug.

If you don't know the score, butt out.

I don't want to argue with you.

I'll get in trouble if I look the other way.

- You're looking the other way for me?

- Sure.

Why are you laughing?

None of your business.

- Why are you laughing?

- Don't touch me.

- None of your business.

- I warned you.

Don't touch me.

Who's he?

- Vassil, calm down.

- No, I won't.

- Get your dog off me.

- Get lost.

Get your dog off me.

Know what happens if you aim at the powerful?

Calm down.

- Take the gun off him.

- He won't listen.

- What's this about?

- Calm down.

Come on.

He understands nothing.

That's trouble.

F***.

That could've gotten ugly.

Calm down.

- I would've killed him.

- It's okay.

I don't give a damn! He shouldn't touch you!

Have a smoke.

Have a smoke.

Calm down.

I'd kill a guy like that!

Story's over.

I'm telling you, have a smoke.

The pessimist says, "Couldn't have been worse."

The optimist says, "Could've been worse."

Who would've thought we'd shoot a horse today?

And we almost shot a man, too!

The guilty are always scared.

Wanting something is one thing.

Getting it is something else.

Next time, you'll be lying here.

I didn't do it on purpose.

It was an accident.

- Next time, it'll be you.

- It just happened.

Was it your horse?

Just get over it.

Get over it.

We came here to work.

- Hey.

- Hi there.

- Is that gravel?

- Sure is:
Gravel.

Great.

Howdy, ranger!

- Hi.

- Hey, guys.

- All good.

- He trusts us today.

Maria!

Beer?

May I?

Where's Vincent?

Is he coming?

Were you expecting him?

Yes,

to translate.

Translator.

Good.

I'm off.

May I join you?

What's up?

- Is there a problem?

- No, we're just chatting.

Bye.

I have to go.

Such a short walk?

What does your name mean?

- Faith.

- Faith. Don't you have faith in me?

- Thanks.

- Don't you have faith in me?

How long have you been away?

Five years.

Thanks.

I love this village.

I always miss it.

Don't you get homesick?

What's homesick?

Have you and Vincent

known each other for long?

Friends?

Co-workers.

Lots of questions.

- Take a seat, man. Have a drink.

- Sit down.

- Check out his shirt.

- Were you at a wedding?

I doubt it.

He's all dressed up.

Hey, guys!

Sit down.

Have a drink.

Where've you been?

I had stuff to do.

- All finished?

- Chores have to be done.

Meinhard! Captain, how many?

Commander, how many...

...stars?

How many years in Iraq?

One, two, three, four...

How many years in Iraq?

Did you kill? Did you kill anyone?

Killing isn't as easy as you think.

It's not easy...

...to kill someone.

You're forced to.

It's the law of the jungle. The strongest...

Maybe he's traumatized.

- Maybe he was a cook?

- Head chef.

With a chef's hat!

Going for a walk?

I don't understand.

The other night,

we were drunk.

We played cards and I lost all my money.

If you can, please give it back.

You had your chance.

I have problems at home.

Please give it back.

Buddy.

Problems at home because of money.

- All of it.

- Now go.

Go.

Get lost.

- Please give it back if you can.

- Get lost.

Go!

You don't want to?

You'll go back to Germany anyway.

Why waste my time on you?

Here's what you get, dude.

He's got a knife!

A**hole.

What's up?

Come on, get in.

Souvenir.

From me. To you.

What's that?

- What happened there?

- Nothing.

Nothing? Oh, in Bulgarian! "Nothing."

Adrian?

Have you seen Adrian?

- I'm here.

- Haven't seen you in a while.

Overall, I'm satisfied.

Have they graduated yet?

Ours is a third-year student in Sofia.

Wait!

You've been showing off lately.

Real strong, real brave.

Brave enough to mess with women.

- Why not mess with a Bulgarian man?

- Stop it.

How long do we have to put up with you?

A**hole!

Fraud!

- Look, he's down.

- So what?

He deserved it.

Let's get a drink.

I don't care about that dumbass.

A German Lgionnaire!

You okay?

That's how villages are.

Anything can happen.

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Valeska Grisebach

Valeska Grisebach (born January 4, 1968) is a German film director. She was born in Bremen. more…

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