Wunderkinder Page #3

Listen to them, they're the best.

They played in a large

concert hall once.

- For comrade Stalin.

- Is that so?

I would like to listen to you

play. I'm also a music enthusiast.

Can you make some room?

Gladly.

Even though they're Jews?

- Why does Herr Schwartow want to see us?

- I don't know.

- And call him Standartenfhrer Schwartow.

- Standartenfhrer? What a strange word.

Larissa, Hanna. I heard

you play well. Come here.

A perfect musician needs a perfect

instrument, don't you think?

Open it.

It's from Cremona.

Tune it and play me a piece.

The Sixth Corps is to be stationed

here. We'll need a lot of beer.

- We'll need it to stir morale.

- I'll do my best.

You'll earn some

money. You'll be Rich.

It's Schumann. Traumerei.

I wanted to become an opera singer.

- Impressive. You can keep it as a present.

- We can't accept such an expensive gift.

Your daughter's skill is wonderful.

And well, we've confiscated

at least half a dozen of those.

This is very precious.

Where did you get this?

Standartenfhrer

Schartow gave it to me.

He said he has more. He

might give one to you.

- Hello.

- Welcome.

Krystina is here with the beer.

It's sad that race transcends culture.

Do you really think war justifies

the destruction of culture?

Let me put it this way.

You don't have to build

the world, but dominate it.

Can I see? Look at this violin.

This is not a German violin,

but it is in German hands.

I disagree. I cannot give something

that is not mine to others.

That's why Germany is

trying to conquer the world.

To make it ours.

Krystyna just made lemonade.

Go to the kitchen, children.

Would you like some beer?

German beer?

Always.

They say Indian shamans gave

warriors something like this.

- They called it a strength amulet.

- That's a funny name.

Hold the amulet tightly in your hand.

The amulet gives you strength when

you're in danger. Close your eyes.

Stretch out your other hand.

This means we're brother and sisters.

The three of us, forever.

Nobody will separate us.

Not Schwartow, or the war.

Let's promise.

All Jews over 50 in Poltava

gather at the trainstation

by 4 o' clock.

I repeat, alll Jews over 50 in Poltava

must gather at the train

station by 4 o' clock.

Where's grandpa?

Are you going to let him go?

You should've hidden him!

Jew

- Grandma, don't go!

- It'll be harder like this. I'm fine.

- Dad, tell grandma to stay!

- Larissa.

- Irina, where are you going?

- I'm over 50 now.

Please stay.

Larissa, you're a precious girl to me.

Whatever happens, you

must live for your music.

Stay in the car.

- Grandma Polina!

- Grandfather!

Why did they only let Irina go?

What about Abrascha's

grandfather, Larissa's grandmother?

I don't know. I did the best I

could. Schwartow promised their safety.

Where is the train going?

I don't know.

We should go. Jews shouldn't

be seen at a time like this.

- We can give you a ride.

- No thank you.

- Hey prodigy, what's that?

- Keep walking.

I'm asking you, Jew!

Dirty Jewish whore!

If Reich was so kind to give you

gifts, he should've taken you home.

The prodigies.

You should've gone east. You too.

This is our home.

They've started to

slaughter the elderly.

Damn it!

We can't just let this happen.

Herr Brodsky, I couldn't take more

outside. I'll come back tomorrow.

Thank you so much.

- Here you go.

- Thank you.

Why are they here?

They're building a brewery in Kiev

under orders of the Oberkommando.

They can't win this damn war sober.

Schwartow wants you to come too.

Why can't I go?

We'll come back the day

after tomorrow. Don't worry.

- Kystyna will take care of you.

- Can Larissa and Abrascha come?

Sweetheart.

They're hiding with their family.

We don't know where they are,

but they should be doing fine.

Dad, I'm thirsty.

Herr Reich will come soon.

Thank you for coming with us.

Your activities in the League of

German Maidens in Berlin are missed.

Herr Reich, before I forget...

October, 7th is Reichsfhrer-SS

Himmler's birthday.

There's a party in the theater in

honor of him. Have you been there?

Yes.

Hanna?

It would be a good opportunity to play

with your new violin for the Reichsfhrer.

- It's an honor.

- Of course.

Could you drive by the

brewery? I have urgent business.

Not at all, we can't

let the generals wait.

This is very important.

What is more important

than Germany's victory?

Drive!

So this is the taste of German beer.

What are you thinking?

The lake.

The fish.

And Hanna.

Why is Hanna our enemy?

Because adults are dumb.

Poltava is better now the Jews are gone.

You Germans were right. You

know how to take care of Jews.

- What's happening to the Jews?

- Killed, probably.

Good night.

Always brush your teeth.

Where's Herr Reich?

Why isn't he coming?

Something must've happened. Otherwise,

he would've been here already.

If he doesn't come soon,

we'll end up dead.

You know what's good about this place?

I can drink as much as I want,

and my wife won't chase me out.

I want to try.

Be careful. The Germans and their

Ukrainian henchmen are everywhere.

- Stay here!

- Let him go.

There were many boys

like him in revolutions.

Fighting for what you

love takes courage.

Fraulein Hanna, what brings you here?

Smart, boy. Don't forget

to take the safety off.

- What's going on?

- You have to help us, Alexi, please.

Sure, how?

First, send Hanna home.

- No, I want to go with you!

- You really can't, Hanna.

There are two checkpoints.

It's too dangerous.

After I take you all, I'll

come back for Fraulein Hanna.

- This isn't my first time.

- Why are you helping us?

Fascists, bolsheviks...

People are victims of ideology.

Someone has to keep their humanity.

I don't know how to thank you.

When this is all over, buy me a beer.

Get off the road!

Hide here!

Papers.

- I'm transporting beer.

- Right.

- Where are your papers?

- I left them in the brewery.

- Why did you stop here?

- I had to piss.

Looks like we caught a thief.

- Who were you going to sell the beer?

- No one, I swear!

Irina!

No... Irina!

- We have to go! Take Irina!

- What about Hanna?

She stays with us. We'll

have to take her home later.

We have to go now.

Hanna, dear. Go to the guards

and say you're German.

Tell them you're lost,

and they'll send you home.

You can't stay. It's

too dangerous for you and us.

You parents must be worried. You

have to go. There's no other way.

You're lost, yes? And

you haven't seen us.

Once we see she's safe, let's go.

What's this, little Jew

girl? Who are you? Answer me!

Are you joking?

- Why isn't she telling them she's German?

- Go work. Only Aryans get to rest.

- She's in shock.

- We have no time to wait.

Stay low.

I'll get water.

Schwartow was right when

he said to search here.

Move.

Adults will go to the

hospital for special treatment.

The children will go

help with the harvest.

Once you're done working,

you'll be sent to the camps.

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