Cyclomania (2001) Movie Script
K! Stick to your role!
- Likewise
What was all that nonsense?
- Just testing what Eetu's got in him
He's in top form.
No need to test him
These are the tactics for Sunday:
Everyone will be bunched up
on the first few circuits
If someone tries to take off,
you two close them down
After 100 km or so,
the pace should pick up
If someone tries to break away,
you two stick to their heel
The steep climb at the end
makes the race really tricky
Neither of you is good at hills,
so build up an early lead
Your job on the last circuit
is to pace Eetu
And you with your famous sprint,
break away on the last stretch
K stays behind
to hold off the others
You must ride aggressively,
and work together
You'll handle the Kylml climb, huh?
Why wouldn't I?
- What kind of an answer is that?
Of course Eetu will handle it.
- I didn't ask you
I sure as hell will
Piril, the League boss,
will be there on Sunday
This is your big break
What if I had a chance too?
Apart from Eetu
Your job is to help Eetu win
This is Eetu's summer
Kind of feel like skipping work.
- So do I
Just think, if we quit, we could
concentrate on training
But money talks.
- More or less
Jons! K signing in!
Jons! All done!
K. Finnlab. Delivery
to the Cable Factory!
K receiving!
Looks like I'll soon be
pedaling the streets myself...
...my guys are already
working like hell
I can't take on anymore...
K signing in!
Very good... Hold on
Hey, I've got a full bag for you.
I want some action!
Yeah, yeah...
I promise. Bye
Oona. O.K.
Let's make up a job for you
Let's say you had to go from
the Gardens to the Kamppi Center
You have twenty seconds,
full blast
Through Kaisaniemi St
to Simo St and so on...
But if I was in a rush,
I'd sneak through the train station...
Then up the hill,
past the Post Office
Central Station is a bitch,
from there it's easy
Past the hotel and the Tennis Palace,
straight on, and what did you say...
The Kamppi Center?
The one next to the SAS Hotel?
Yup, the ugly one
You think you can handle the job?
- Absolutely
Vamos said Tori Amos
What the fuck...
I'll have my revenge
Good looking, eh?
Student charm.
- What's wrong with student charm?
Summer crop, but when fall comes...
- What about the fall?
Nothing.
- So you can show Oona the ropes
I'll go!
- O.K. You're on
Have you cycled for long?
MTB for years, but I just bought
a racer. - Tough sport
And you?
- 15 thousand a year
What size is your head?
- I don't know
It's funny how few people
know the size of their head
Helena at the Cable Factory.
The client has moved
Yup. The new address is...
- And you're telling me now
Hi there.
- Hi
Have you worked out the
tactics for Sunday? - Yup.
And you're supposed to win?
- And I will
Unless your chain breaks,
like last time
K! The pool will close soon.
- I'm coming
That's all he's been doing lately.
Scribbling in that notebook
What are you talking about?
- Your mania for statistics
You've got to keep notes
so you can time yourself right
Isn't that what coaches are for?
Hey, with Mr. Ski's method
I would have peaked in March
Once a skiing coach,
always a skiing coach
It just bugs you that he hasn't
discovered your talents yet
You have to prove your skills
if you want to succeed
What is that supposed to mean?
- Going all out and actually trying
Why did you stop?
- Just cramps
Fucking hell,
I've had enough of this
While others are training down south,
we're stuck in the backwoods
We've got to get on the national team,
this season
We have a fair chance.
- Fair! Jesus, is that your attitude?
Hey, what's bugging you now?
If I'm assisting you,
I want to be sure you're serious
Of course I am.
- I won't be the water carrier forever
Of course not.
- We're in it together
Let's kick ass on Sunday
The 0pen Division District
Championships are about to start
These young riders will race
175 km on a 25 km circuit
...just when I fell asleep,
they started at the fire station
It must have been the fifth time
the sirens went off...
Eetu!
...the final climb on the route
is a real killer
Eetu!
Did you ask her to come?
- Of course
We have a rough job ahead of us.
- I know
You know what she said about you?
- What?
That you look uptight
Shit. Let's concentrate
while we're all charged up
We'll see how the "Chain Mates"
with their fresh team will...
How's it going?
- Running out of drink
I'll get you some soon
Time to go!
- Let's wait one more round
No, now!
40 km more to go.
- Want to win or not?
We won't make it.
- We can't give in
Eetu, don't tell me you're wrecked
Coach will go berserk
if we let them get away
K! Wait!
Go Eetu, go!
0nly 100 meters to the finish,
we have Mattson still in the lead
Naakka pulls past in the nick of time.
And wins! To everyone's surprise
The third man in is Valve from Kiffen
Congratulations. Great ride.
Piril, from the Cycling League
How old are you?
- Nineteen
You seem like a serious racer.
- More serious than those clowns
I'm setting up the National for under twenty-ones in the fall
The World Championships in Holland,
then winter training camp in Spain
You might fit in the team.
- Sounds good
See you at the Nationals
Where I'll kick ass as well !
Who would have ever guessed?
Was Piril, there to see it?
- Yup, we had a little talk
There'll be a change of rank
on the team
I'm sorry.
- I told you to hold back
But you dropped out.
- You blew our tactics
It was you who blew it.
- Fuck, you took off too early
Eetu, there's no excuse
for screwing up
What do you know, Mr. Ski Coach!
- Shut up, princess, or you're canned
Shit, what a loser!
K! Give it a break.
It's 50 km to home
Hey, champion.
You forgot your trophy
Congratulations.
I heard the Sportscast
What's all this?
- We're celebrating your victory
Just a district championship.
- A champ is still a champ
In honor of your first victory
That'll do
Nice numbers.
You're getting fitter every month
Your resting pulse is 42.
How can it be so low?
I've been doing
interval training all spring
But your stress pulse is
just about as high as it can get
It shouldn't go over 210.
Don't push your limits too hard
Slow down a bit.
- O.K.
Nice work!
K! Take a left turn!
Sorry about losing it after the race.
- Forget it. Ready for a spin tonight?
I quit
Are you kidding?
No. I've had enough
bullshit from Mr. Ski
You can't quit now.
The nationals are in three weeks
We'll be on the land Islands then.
- land Islands?
On a bicycle tour.
- We can go some other time
Eetu, that's pretty low of you!
Mika, don't charge yet!
We're screwed without Eetu.
- I know
For two years
I've been helping you
Now it's my chance,
and you quit the team
You've still got Mika and Jani.
- Stuck in the peloton forever
Is it Oona that talked you
into quitting? - No!
I'm going for a spin tonight anyhow.
I expect you're coming too
Why would you want to ride
with a loser like me?
A bit melodramatic?
Eetu searching for K!
- K receiving
K. I'll come for a spin
But I won't have anything
to do with Mr. Ski
Nice shop.
- Why are you here?
Eetu asked me to come.
- Here?
Yup. Does it bother you?
Well. We're going for a spin.
- I know we are
He asked you to come along?
- I can leave, if you insist
That's not what I meant. Sure you can
come. We'll just have to take it easy
No need to hold back because of me
Congratulations on winning. Great ride.
- Thanks
Must be tough having to compete with
your best friend
- Hi!
K! Let's get charged.
- A good idea
I really hope Oona's not upset
She'll either come or she won't
I still don't get it,
you beat me in the race too easily
Did you notice, last fall I was in
the same shape as you're in now
I knew I was in top form
Yet I'd build up the lactics
way too easily
Especially when climbing
I started training differently
from the team
Started working on
my ability to recover
Regularly pushed myself
until the lactics were boiling
Then slowed down almost to a halt,
recovered, then back on the lactics
Intervals. Over and over again.
- Sounds extremely rough
It was, for months
Then suddenly a week ago-
a breakthrough!
I'd bring myself on lactics, and snap!
Shortly I was as good as new
That's why I won the race
When I charged on the last climb,
the guys from Kiffen couldn't respond
They had prepared for a steady round
OK. Back to babysitting
That buddy of yours,
he hates me, right?
A ridiculous idea.
- It's the only chance our team has
OK. On three conditions:
He'll race for you to win
I want to test him before the race
to see if he's any good
Neither of you blows the other's
chances. - It's a deal
Some program he's been on all spring!
If I'd used the same method,
I'd already be on the national team
You don't mind that your best friend
kept such a big secret from you?
He didn't dare tell me.
If I'd beat him once more-
he would have killed himself.
He takes it so seriously
It can be a good thing.
Taking things seriously
Eetu!
- Mercy!
Coach agreed we could train together
for the Nationals
I've quit.
- C'mon, cut it out
Are you sure he said it's OK.?
- He thought it was a great idea
But he wants you to race
for me to win
Maybe it would be a healthy change
Less pressure on me
Are you really going to start
dancing to that fascist's tune?
No one asked you!
- I'm gonna explode in three seconds!
Would we use your method?
- Lf you want
In that case, count me in
Off to bed early!
Heavy session tomorrow
Oona! Nice swimsuit
Is he a total moron?
- But it is a nice swimsuit
That guy is so full of himself
This is similar to the 25 route the
nationals will be raced on this year
Five km of ascending.
You'll do this four times
Sounds slack.
I thought we were using your method
O.K. Let's say eight times. Alone
Each round I'll join you on the climb
Drive me as hard as you can.
Like it's the Nationals
Ready for a road kill?
- We'll see about that
Go on, go on.
You're minute behind on this round
A bicycle with red forks,
and you can't move any faster
Fuck you, city boy!
How's it going?
- Not bad
You came to chaperone?
- I'd prefer Eetu alive tonight
So you came to play nurse.
- Have a problem with cycling women?
My first childhood memory is
watching my mom win the nationals
I've seen cycling women before
Nice Sannino. Can you ride it?
I didn't spend five thousand
just to stare at men's thighs
We'll see about that soon
Don't waste strength on swaying
Start the backstroke sooner and
you won't have to lift so much
And switch to lighter gear.
- Hey, I don't need a coach
Damn! I was hoping I could
prepare you a program as well
You must be joking.
- But your body is perfect for cycling
I mean it. Your build is ideal.
- Is that just a professional remark?
210 km!
Have you ever
felt like this at a race?
Last year in Vaasa, remember?
On the last day of the stage race
12 m headwind.
I was a zombie afterwards
You should feel like this every time.
- I see
Can you make it home?
Yeah, but Oona and I had
planned to go kayaking tonight
Looks like I'm too weak
to hold a paddle
Did Eetu call you?
Yup. If he goes on with your method,
he'll soon be good for nothing
It's only temporary.
He'll soon be back on the ball
It's just that I booked us a kayak.
- I could fill in
I'll be fine on my own.
- No, no. I can come
Well. Why not.
- Where and what time?
At the rowing club, eight o'clock.
- I'll be there
Why are you reading a biology book?
- Got the entrance exam in July
It's just hard to find time for reading
Let's go
Keep up the pace.
- I am
You're using too much force
At the beginning focus on pacing
The strength comes years later
- Yeah, yeah
The stroke always starts in the small
of the back. Or lower. In the groin
Same as in cycling,
keep your body relaxed
Now you're telling me
how to cycle, as well?
Arms stretched out
Excellent
You lost it again. Concentrate.
- Don't tell me about concentration
Are all cyclists that stiff?
- For god's sakes, shut up!
Good. Now you got it.
- Yup. I've figured it out
One just has to synchronize
the strokes and the breathing
Hey, should we go out to the islands?
- Kind of far for a beginner
You think I'm not fit enough?
- No, but... shit, no!
What?
- A sailing boat!
Where?
- Directly behind us! Hurry!
Where to?
- Shit! It's coming straight towards us
I can't see it!
I can't see anything anywhere!
What was that?
- Sorry, I don't know what got into me
I'm sure a funny guy like you
can take a joke
I'm nothing compared to
a comedienne like you
My treat.
Hi. Two beers
There you are.
- Thank you
Beer. I shouldn't
One beer won't hurt
a sporty guy like you
Nervous about the date?
- You wouldn't call this a date?
I mean, aren't you seeing each other,
Eetu and you?
Ah well. We'll see what happens
He's a nice guy.
- Absolutely. Eetu's great
You have a girlfriend?
Have you had one?
- Mainly bad luck
You cycle really beautifully.
- Thank you
Such a beautiful night.
- I had a good time
Despite the killer boat?
- You handled it really well
Sweet dreams.
- For you, too
Hi there!
That was a long training session
Yup.
- How's coaching coming along?
Very well.
Eetu's really getting there
I had my doubts about Oona,
but she's turned out OK.
She's paced Eetu a few times.
- Oh, are they going steady?
Hard to say
So then she's free game?
She's not game.
She's... a human being
What if I sewed all three of you
some nice cycling shirts?
Silk and elegance.
Like we had in the old days
Why not, if you feel like it.
- I'd be happy to
What kind of a body does Oona have?
- A lot like yours, I guess
And breasts?
- They're there
But what size?
It's important with a cycling shirt
Haven't measured them! Average.
- Is she pretty?
Sort of. - An average girl
with average breast sounds promising
Are you interested in her?
- Hey, cut it out!
The Biological Background of Man
Man and ape descend from
the same ancestors
They can both be classified as
tropical diurnal animals
Man easily adjusts to hot climates
But in the cold he needs facilities
such as clothes to survive
...a distinctive mark of life
is the power of motion...
...normal oxy gen saturation rate
of hemoglobin is 97%...
...the lowest organisms... can
reproduce without fission...
...70- 85% of the weight of
a newborn child is w ater...
...resuscitation aims to...
causes of death vary greatly...
...cell which often stays
inactive throughout its life cycle...
...muscles start at the radius...
40- 60% of a woman's weight...
...a human being also has
a distinct life expectancy...
Listen, here comes a sure bet
The heart is a mysterious organ
Seemingly lacking a will,
yet able to react to-
somatic and psychological changes
rapidly, unexpectedly...
K calling Eetu!
- Eetu receiving
Are you exhausted?
- On the contrary, I feel great!
Slept for 14 hours.
So what's next?
If it's up to me,
we could even tighten up
Remember when the team from
Jrvenp went training in the mines?
Oona receiving.
What mines?
3 km of mining tunnel road.
Might be too tough for a woman
K! Look out for the boat!
Hey! No personal stuff
on company time!
Great training for climbing endurance.
- Should we check it out?
Why not
We need headlamps or something.
Mr. Ski has some
Everyone shut up, or you're dead!
K calling Oona!
- Oona receiving!
Where are you?
- By the bay
Can you stop by the tennis courts?
- Sixty seconds. Over!
K. You're not paid for
flirting on the radio!
And Oona! Stop saying over.
Over!
What are they?
- Check them out. You might need them
The Biological Background of Man
Man and ape descend from
the same ancestors
They can both be classified as
tropical diurnal animals
Man easily adjusts to hot climates
But in the cold he needs facilities
such as clothes to survive
Thanks K. What else can I say
You're welcome. Over!
Hey! Last warning.
The next to speak gets fired
K. There's a job for you at
the National Theater
...through the back, second window
on the right. No buzzer, of course
What was it? Intense pressure
in the heart for... - 15 seconds
Nothing special,
but I thought I'd check it out
I'm in for the Nationals next week.
- It may be good that you came
How come?
- There's an odd murmur in your heart
You said my heart was in top form.
- Yes, in terms of numbers...
The heart is a strange organ, though.
It doesn't always act as expected
Human physiology ensures
that the muscles tire out first
Making excessive exertion on the
heart impossible. I just read it
In theory, yes.
- I feel extremely fit
And rushed over to tell me?
- Just wanted to check things out
And that's what we'll do
Two water polo players are coming
for NMR scans next week
I'll test you at the same time
Can't it wait until after the race?
I won't be able to concentrate
Listen, K. It's not your knee
this time, it's your heart
We'll take no chances here
Until you've been scanned,
training is banned
No!
- Yes!
One for Oona, one for Eetu,
and one for K
Perfect fit.
- Dense but not too tight
No space for air in between.
- Exactly
So when's your next race?
Wonderful!
Really nice! Thank you.
- You're welcome
I thought I'd wait
until the Nationals
But I'm getting itchy feet.
There's the Hyryl race next week
No way.
You'll ruin your self-confidence
What makes you think I'd ruin it?
No races until Mr. Ski has tested you.
You need to be in top form then
If K has worked out a plan for you,
why not follow it?
We'll dive 3 km down to 350 meters
I hope you're not claustrophobic
They stop running stone
at two o'clock
Watch out for the damp spots.
There's a lot of them
Don't worry about the explosions.
They come from caves far away
How the hell do you know all that?
I came to train here last spring.
- And you never told me?
OK. Let's go
Oona. Watch out on the first climb
so your knees won't jam
A small front gear
and a 29- teethed in the rear
The first time on the saddle,
the second 1/4 off the saddle
The third time half and half.
It'll put all your muscle sets to use
For us 24 in the rear
and a large gear in the front
I'll shout when my heart rate
goes over 200
We'll change into light gear
and keep pedaling through recovery
We'll keep at it all week long
Let's go
Switch to light!
Switch to heavy!
Switch to 24!
Recovery!
Full force again!
A helluva hill!
- Isn't it?
K. You look ill.
- Do I?
Yes. And no wonder.
You were up all night
I'll take it easy on the next round.
- And watch while I do all the work
That's not what I meant.
- What then?
Of course I'll do the same as you.
- No, you're not going at all
You'll rest through this session.
You have to get some sleep
Maybe you're right.
I'll skip the next round
Eetu, let's roll on
What was keeping K up all night?
- He recorded my textbook
How about doing something later?
- I have to study for the exam
On Saturday there's the Alleycat
Contest and a party afterwards
And no work on Sunday.
We could think of something then
After you've found 7 plant names
in Latin, head back downtown
Then the city control points.
The finish is by the office
The winner gets a paid day off
and a kilo of Russian chocolate
Two kilos for the loser.
And there's the party tonight
Did you oversleep?
- Yeah, my muscles are totally jammed
The finder of the "crown jewel"
gets a week off on full pay
What the hell jewel?
Who cares. Let's find it
and split the week between us
That way we can
concentrate on the race
Looks like a piece of cake.
- Klade's an ace at cross-country
Yeah, but it's only part of it.
- Ready...
Remember: "sometimes small
change can make a big difference"
Ready... go!
What was that change stuff about?
- Haven't got a clue
Sometimes small change
can make a big difference
A lousy deal! Two weeks into the job,
and you already got five days off
Now I can study for the exam.
- Exactly
Who won?
- Oona
Really? Congratulations!
Has anyone seen Eetu?
He passed me on the bridge,
but I haven't seen him since
You always have an excuse
You can't seem to finish a race
What's the big deal?
It's just a game
You always give up so easily
If you do the same at the Nationals,
you'll be the laughing stock
What the hell?
What was that about?
- I'm fed up with his bitching
But he's only trying to help you.
- Why do you always take his side?
What do you mean?
You defend him and he
kisses your ass in return
Making you tapes and shit.
- I'm not taking this anymore!
What's bugging him?
- He just gets that way sometimes
Can't deal with disappointments
and takes it out on others
Feel like dancing?
- Sure
It's raining cats and dogs
Nothing beats swimming in the rain.
- Oh yes, I love it
I know the best place in town
for a night swim. - Where is it?
Wanna go?
- Yes!
...the pedestrian's brain
just exploded on the street...
...cops were picking up pieces,
and seagulls snacked on the remains
I'm leaving
Hey, I'm really sorry.
- Who cares
The night's still young.
- Yeah, right. But I'm leaving now
How about tomorrow?
- Forget it. Forget the whole summer
I haven't got swimming trunks.
- Are you chickening out?
No, just thinking
Of what?
- Nothing
Listen. What a beautiful sound
Sounds a bit like gears humming
What are you thinking about?
About how Eetu is going to react to this
The two of you will
just have to talk things through
It won't be easy after this
I'll call him in the morning.
- I can call him as well
No, I'll talk to him first
I'm so happy.
- So am I
Eetu called at 3 am.
Give him a call. Mom
Great laps you're doing!
Where's K?
- Making notes, I guess
I've been wracking my brain
over the tactics for the race
I had planned that Eetu
would help K to win
But it may not be the smartest plan
So I'll make an exception:
You can both race for first place
On one condition. That you won't
screw up each other's chances
Piril, is checking both of you
It would be great if one of you
gets lucky
And hey, maybe you'll both be
on the national team in the fall
Let's go for a swim after work.
- Can't make it
Hell, we have the best team
for twenty years
Mr. Ski is totally mind-boggled.
He thought you were history
Could be
You called on Saturday.
- Yeah
For a while I suspected you were
hitting on Oona behind my back
But I knew you would never
do a thing like that to me
Especially at a time like this
C'mon, of course not
That's what I thought
I was going to tell Eetu about us
today, but I can't. Not now
His ego is totally shattered.
If you see him... - Then what?
I don't want to
break the team balance
Don't try that crap on me.
You need Eetu's help
And he needs mine just the same.
- He called me
Apologized for his behavior.
- And?
Said he felt stupid for suspecting.
- And?
And I told him!
- About us?
What do you think!
About us of course
Why would I lie to him.
I feel stupid enough as it is
He'll make me pay for this
Sure, if you didn't have the
guts to tell him
And you had nothing to do with it?
That's not what I meant
See this enlargement here?
The blood runs from the heart through
this main artery... - The aorta
In your case it should be 3.8 cm wide
But you have a 3 mm enlargement here
There was no sign of it
in the tests last spring
It can only be due to
excessive training
Your heart has to be operated on
Is it a major operation?
- Yes, and difficult
September suits me.
- K. It's not the way it goes
If you were on the National Team,
maybe...
But in your case it'll have to
wait until the spring
A whole season wasted.
- I'm sorry
I have the Nationals on Sunday.
- And I forbid you to take part
If this artery is torn-
you have fifteen minutes to
make it to the operating table
Ask your coach to call me
The conduction medium
of muscle fibers branches-
into the ventricles, carrying
the impulse through the entire heart
Consequently, the ventricles contract
Inexhaustibility is distinctive of
the cardiac muscle
in its whole life span it only
gets to rest 0.5 seconds
However, it goes
through several pauses
Time's up
The heart is a mysterious organ
Seemingly lacking a will,
yet able to react to-
somatic and psychological changes
rapidly, unexpectedly...
Hi there
Am I bothering you?
- No
Looks like my exam went really well.
- I'm glad to hear it
Thanks again for the tapes.
- You're welcome
Maybe we should talk
Or?
- Why not
Should we go some place?
- I have to finish this
Have you talked to Eetu?
- No
Don't you think you should?
We'll deal with it our own way.
Don't worry
Are you mad at me?
- Dunno, you were probably right
I didn't mean it exactly that way.
- That's OK. I am what I am
High hopes are resting on Mattson
0nly a minute to go...
Here they are, 40 hungry racers,
ready to give their best shot...
A few names stand out as promising
How's it going?
- Fair enough. And you?
Busy as hell.
- Is the National Team all settled?
One man missing. Which of them
is in better form?
My guys will settle it
on the road
He came second to K. Naakka
in the District Championships-
who is number 15 in this race
Keep an eye on this promising rider,
only 19 years old
Oona!
10- 9-8- 7...5-
4- 3- 2- 1- Go!
Come on Chain Mates!
Go for it K!
Here come Mattson and Valve.
We're doing great time
And here come Vilander and Naakka
Let's go!
We've got a good lead now.
- No reason to ease up
Any drink left?
- Lf I had, I wouldn't give you any
Thanks
They're coming!
K! Are you OK.?
Just go!
- Will you be all right?
I'll just catch my breath
Eetu Vilander is the National Champion.
What an incredible ride!
Hello
I'm glad to see you eating again.
- Why am I packaged up like this?
You have a discogenic dislocation
But the doctors want your heart
to recover from surgery first
That's why you've got to keep still
My legs? They're numb
Your doctor believes
there's a good chance of recovery
You can tell me the truth
You'll start rehabilitation soon
If it's temporary spinal shock,
as the doctors believe-
you should be moving your legs
in a month's time
But you'll never become a top athlete
And frankly, to me it's a relief
Everyone keeps calling.
Eetu, Coach and Oona
They want to visit you.
I told them I'd ask you first
I don't want to see anyone
We're in a hurry
Hi!
Never seen parallel bars this long
I asked the staff to set them up
I left it to the very last moment,
but I came anyway
I'm not getting out for a while
I'm leaving for Holland
With the Under Twenty-three
National Congratulations
I wouldn't have made it without you.
- Just thank yourself
No, I'm thanking you
Got to go. Or we'll miss the plane
Keep an eye on the sports pages
Not exactly my favorite reading
nowadays
Eetu!
I'm glad you made it
I wish you all the best
I think Oona would be happy
if you gave her a call
I can manage on my own.
- Take it, just in case
Certainly not
Hey, why don't you leave
Mom! Will you just get lost!
You're walking like a pro.
- It's coming along
But they won't let me cycle
for a year
Strange how distances take
twice as long as they used to
How's the heart?
- Still beating
How are things with you?
- I passed the exam.
By the skin of my teeth.
- Wow. Congratulations
It must have been the sure bet
Don't you remember?
The heart is a mysterious organ
Seemingly lacking a will,
yet able to react to-
somatic and psychological changes
rapidly...
Unexxc... unexpectedly.
- Unexpectedly
I want to apologize
I really didn't treat you right
That was then
Docking the kayak for winter?
- Just about to do it
Or should we go out one last time?
- That would be nice
If you feel like it.
- Let's go
- Likewise
What was all that nonsense?
- Just testing what Eetu's got in him
He's in top form.
No need to test him
These are the tactics for Sunday:
Everyone will be bunched up
on the first few circuits
If someone tries to take off,
you two close them down
After 100 km or so,
the pace should pick up
If someone tries to break away,
you two stick to their heel
The steep climb at the end
makes the race really tricky
Neither of you is good at hills,
so build up an early lead
Your job on the last circuit
is to pace Eetu
And you with your famous sprint,
break away on the last stretch
K stays behind
to hold off the others
You must ride aggressively,
and work together
You'll handle the Kylml climb, huh?
Why wouldn't I?
- What kind of an answer is that?
Of course Eetu will handle it.
- I didn't ask you
I sure as hell will
Piril, the League boss,
will be there on Sunday
This is your big break
What if I had a chance too?
Apart from Eetu
Your job is to help Eetu win
This is Eetu's summer
Kind of feel like skipping work.
- So do I
Just think, if we quit, we could
concentrate on training
But money talks.
- More or less
Jons! K signing in!
Jons! All done!
K. Finnlab. Delivery
to the Cable Factory!
K receiving!
Looks like I'll soon be
pedaling the streets myself...
...my guys are already
working like hell
I can't take on anymore...
K signing in!
Very good... Hold on
Hey, I've got a full bag for you.
I want some action!
Yeah, yeah...
I promise. Bye
Oona. O.K.
Let's make up a job for you
Let's say you had to go from
the Gardens to the Kamppi Center
You have twenty seconds,
full blast
Through Kaisaniemi St
to Simo St and so on...
But if I was in a rush,
I'd sneak through the train station...
Then up the hill,
past the Post Office
Central Station is a bitch,
from there it's easy
Past the hotel and the Tennis Palace,
straight on, and what did you say...
The Kamppi Center?
The one next to the SAS Hotel?
Yup, the ugly one
You think you can handle the job?
- Absolutely
Vamos said Tori Amos
What the fuck...
I'll have my revenge
Good looking, eh?
Student charm.
- What's wrong with student charm?
Summer crop, but when fall comes...
- What about the fall?
Nothing.
- So you can show Oona the ropes
I'll go!
- O.K. You're on
Have you cycled for long?
MTB for years, but I just bought
a racer. - Tough sport
And you?
- 15 thousand a year
What size is your head?
- I don't know
It's funny how few people
know the size of their head
Helena at the Cable Factory.
The client has moved
Yup. The new address is...
- And you're telling me now
Hi there.
- Hi
Have you worked out the
tactics for Sunday? - Yup.
And you're supposed to win?
- And I will
Unless your chain breaks,
like last time
K! The pool will close soon.
- I'm coming
That's all he's been doing lately.
Scribbling in that notebook
What are you talking about?
- Your mania for statistics
You've got to keep notes
so you can time yourself right
Isn't that what coaches are for?
Hey, with Mr. Ski's method
I would have peaked in March
Once a skiing coach,
always a skiing coach
It just bugs you that he hasn't
discovered your talents yet
You have to prove your skills
if you want to succeed
What is that supposed to mean?
- Going all out and actually trying
Why did you stop?
- Just cramps
Fucking hell,
I've had enough of this
While others are training down south,
we're stuck in the backwoods
We've got to get on the national team,
this season
We have a fair chance.
- Fair! Jesus, is that your attitude?
Hey, what's bugging you now?
If I'm assisting you,
I want to be sure you're serious
Of course I am.
- I won't be the water carrier forever
Of course not.
- We're in it together
Let's kick ass on Sunday
The 0pen Division District
Championships are about to start
These young riders will race
175 km on a 25 km circuit
...just when I fell asleep,
they started at the fire station
It must have been the fifth time
the sirens went off...
Eetu!
...the final climb on the route
is a real killer
Eetu!
Did you ask her to come?
- Of course
We have a rough job ahead of us.
- I know
You know what she said about you?
- What?
That you look uptight
Shit. Let's concentrate
while we're all charged up
We'll see how the "Chain Mates"
with their fresh team will...
How's it going?
- Running out of drink
I'll get you some soon
Time to go!
- Let's wait one more round
No, now!
40 km more to go.
- Want to win or not?
We won't make it.
- We can't give in
Eetu, don't tell me you're wrecked
Coach will go berserk
if we let them get away
K! Wait!
Go Eetu, go!
0nly 100 meters to the finish,
we have Mattson still in the lead
Naakka pulls past in the nick of time.
And wins! To everyone's surprise
The third man in is Valve from Kiffen
Congratulations. Great ride.
Piril, from the Cycling League
How old are you?
- Nineteen
You seem like a serious racer.
- More serious than those clowns
I'm setting up the National for under twenty-ones in the fall
The World Championships in Holland,
then winter training camp in Spain
You might fit in the team.
- Sounds good
See you at the Nationals
Where I'll kick ass as well !
Who would have ever guessed?
Was Piril, there to see it?
- Yup, we had a little talk
There'll be a change of rank
on the team
I'm sorry.
- I told you to hold back
But you dropped out.
- You blew our tactics
It was you who blew it.
- Fuck, you took off too early
Eetu, there's no excuse
for screwing up
What do you know, Mr. Ski Coach!
- Shut up, princess, or you're canned
Shit, what a loser!
K! Give it a break.
It's 50 km to home
Hey, champion.
You forgot your trophy
Congratulations.
I heard the Sportscast
What's all this?
- We're celebrating your victory
Just a district championship.
- A champ is still a champ
In honor of your first victory
That'll do
Nice numbers.
You're getting fitter every month
Your resting pulse is 42.
How can it be so low?
I've been doing
interval training all spring
But your stress pulse is
just about as high as it can get
It shouldn't go over 210.
Don't push your limits too hard
Slow down a bit.
- O.K.
Nice work!
K! Take a left turn!
Sorry about losing it after the race.
- Forget it. Ready for a spin tonight?
I quit
Are you kidding?
No. I've had enough
bullshit from Mr. Ski
You can't quit now.
The nationals are in three weeks
We'll be on the land Islands then.
- land Islands?
On a bicycle tour.
- We can go some other time
Eetu, that's pretty low of you!
Mika, don't charge yet!
We're screwed without Eetu.
- I know
For two years
I've been helping you
Now it's my chance,
and you quit the team
You've still got Mika and Jani.
- Stuck in the peloton forever
Is it Oona that talked you
into quitting? - No!
I'm going for a spin tonight anyhow.
I expect you're coming too
Why would you want to ride
with a loser like me?
A bit melodramatic?
Eetu searching for K!
- K receiving
K. I'll come for a spin
But I won't have anything
to do with Mr. Ski
Nice shop.
- Why are you here?
Eetu asked me to come.
- Here?
Yup. Does it bother you?
Well. We're going for a spin.
- I know we are
He asked you to come along?
- I can leave, if you insist
That's not what I meant. Sure you can
come. We'll just have to take it easy
No need to hold back because of me
Congratulations on winning. Great ride.
- Thanks
Must be tough having to compete with
your best friend
- Hi!
K! Let's get charged.
- A good idea
I really hope Oona's not upset
She'll either come or she won't
I still don't get it,
you beat me in the race too easily
Did you notice, last fall I was in
the same shape as you're in now
I knew I was in top form
Yet I'd build up the lactics
way too easily
Especially when climbing
I started training differently
from the team
Started working on
my ability to recover
Regularly pushed myself
until the lactics were boiling
Then slowed down almost to a halt,
recovered, then back on the lactics
Intervals. Over and over again.
- Sounds extremely rough
It was, for months
Then suddenly a week ago-
a breakthrough!
I'd bring myself on lactics, and snap!
Shortly I was as good as new
That's why I won the race
When I charged on the last climb,
the guys from Kiffen couldn't respond
They had prepared for a steady round
OK. Back to babysitting
That buddy of yours,
he hates me, right?
A ridiculous idea.
- It's the only chance our team has
OK. On three conditions:
He'll race for you to win
I want to test him before the race
to see if he's any good
Neither of you blows the other's
chances. - It's a deal
Some program he's been on all spring!
If I'd used the same method,
I'd already be on the national team
You don't mind that your best friend
kept such a big secret from you?
He didn't dare tell me.
If I'd beat him once more-
he would have killed himself.
He takes it so seriously
It can be a good thing.
Taking things seriously
Eetu!
- Mercy!
Coach agreed we could train together
for the Nationals
I've quit.
- C'mon, cut it out
Are you sure he said it's OK.?
- He thought it was a great idea
But he wants you to race
for me to win
Maybe it would be a healthy change
Less pressure on me
Are you really going to start
dancing to that fascist's tune?
No one asked you!
- I'm gonna explode in three seconds!
Would we use your method?
- Lf you want
In that case, count me in
Off to bed early!
Heavy session tomorrow
Oona! Nice swimsuit
Is he a total moron?
- But it is a nice swimsuit
That guy is so full of himself
This is similar to the 25 route the
nationals will be raced on this year
Five km of ascending.
You'll do this four times
Sounds slack.
I thought we were using your method
O.K. Let's say eight times. Alone
Each round I'll join you on the climb
Drive me as hard as you can.
Like it's the Nationals
Ready for a road kill?
- We'll see about that
Go on, go on.
You're minute behind on this round
A bicycle with red forks,
and you can't move any faster
Fuck you, city boy!
How's it going?
- Not bad
You came to chaperone?
- I'd prefer Eetu alive tonight
So you came to play nurse.
- Have a problem with cycling women?
My first childhood memory is
watching my mom win the nationals
I've seen cycling women before
Nice Sannino. Can you ride it?
I didn't spend five thousand
just to stare at men's thighs
We'll see about that soon
Don't waste strength on swaying
Start the backstroke sooner and
you won't have to lift so much
And switch to lighter gear.
- Hey, I don't need a coach
Damn! I was hoping I could
prepare you a program as well
You must be joking.
- But your body is perfect for cycling
I mean it. Your build is ideal.
- Is that just a professional remark?
210 km!
Have you ever
felt like this at a race?
Last year in Vaasa, remember?
On the last day of the stage race
12 m headwind.
I was a zombie afterwards
You should feel like this every time.
- I see
Can you make it home?
Yeah, but Oona and I had
planned to go kayaking tonight
Looks like I'm too weak
to hold a paddle
Did Eetu call you?
Yup. If he goes on with your method,
he'll soon be good for nothing
It's only temporary.
He'll soon be back on the ball
It's just that I booked us a kayak.
- I could fill in
I'll be fine on my own.
- No, no. I can come
Well. Why not.
- Where and what time?
At the rowing club, eight o'clock.
- I'll be there
Why are you reading a biology book?
- Got the entrance exam in July
It's just hard to find time for reading
Let's go
Keep up the pace.
- I am
You're using too much force
At the beginning focus on pacing
The strength comes years later
- Yeah, yeah
The stroke always starts in the small
of the back. Or lower. In the groin
Same as in cycling,
keep your body relaxed
Now you're telling me
how to cycle, as well?
Arms stretched out
Excellent
You lost it again. Concentrate.
- Don't tell me about concentration
Are all cyclists that stiff?
- For god's sakes, shut up!
Good. Now you got it.
- Yup. I've figured it out
One just has to synchronize
the strokes and the breathing
Hey, should we go out to the islands?
- Kind of far for a beginner
You think I'm not fit enough?
- No, but... shit, no!
What?
- A sailing boat!
Where?
- Directly behind us! Hurry!
Where to?
- Shit! It's coming straight towards us
I can't see it!
I can't see anything anywhere!
What was that?
- Sorry, I don't know what got into me
I'm sure a funny guy like you
can take a joke
I'm nothing compared to
a comedienne like you
My treat.
Hi. Two beers
There you are.
- Thank you
Beer. I shouldn't
One beer won't hurt
a sporty guy like you
Nervous about the date?
- You wouldn't call this a date?
I mean, aren't you seeing each other,
Eetu and you?
Ah well. We'll see what happens
He's a nice guy.
- Absolutely. Eetu's great
You have a girlfriend?
Have you had one?
- Mainly bad luck
You cycle really beautifully.
- Thank you
Such a beautiful night.
- I had a good time
Despite the killer boat?
- You handled it really well
Sweet dreams.
- For you, too
Hi there!
That was a long training session
Yup.
- How's coaching coming along?
Very well.
Eetu's really getting there
I had my doubts about Oona,
but she's turned out OK.
She's paced Eetu a few times.
- Oh, are they going steady?
Hard to say
So then she's free game?
She's not game.
She's... a human being
What if I sewed all three of you
some nice cycling shirts?
Silk and elegance.
Like we had in the old days
Why not, if you feel like it.
- I'd be happy to
What kind of a body does Oona have?
- A lot like yours, I guess
And breasts?
- They're there
But what size?
It's important with a cycling shirt
Haven't measured them! Average.
- Is she pretty?
Sort of. - An average girl
with average breast sounds promising
Are you interested in her?
- Hey, cut it out!
The Biological Background of Man
Man and ape descend from
the same ancestors
They can both be classified as
tropical diurnal animals
Man easily adjusts to hot climates
But in the cold he needs facilities
such as clothes to survive
...a distinctive mark of life
is the power of motion...
...normal oxy gen saturation rate
of hemoglobin is 97%...
...the lowest organisms... can
reproduce without fission...
...70- 85% of the weight of
a newborn child is w ater...
...resuscitation aims to...
causes of death vary greatly...
...cell which often stays
inactive throughout its life cycle...
...muscles start at the radius...
40- 60% of a woman's weight...
...a human being also has
a distinct life expectancy...
Listen, here comes a sure bet
The heart is a mysterious organ
Seemingly lacking a will,
yet able to react to-
somatic and psychological changes
rapidly, unexpectedly...
K calling Eetu!
- Eetu receiving
Are you exhausted?
- On the contrary, I feel great!
Slept for 14 hours.
So what's next?
If it's up to me,
we could even tighten up
Remember when the team from
Jrvenp went training in the mines?
Oona receiving.
What mines?
3 km of mining tunnel road.
Might be too tough for a woman
K! Look out for the boat!
Hey! No personal stuff
on company time!
Great training for climbing endurance.
- Should we check it out?
Why not
We need headlamps or something.
Mr. Ski has some
Everyone shut up, or you're dead!
K calling Oona!
- Oona receiving!
Where are you?
- By the bay
Can you stop by the tennis courts?
- Sixty seconds. Over!
K. You're not paid for
flirting on the radio!
And Oona! Stop saying over.
Over!
What are they?
- Check them out. You might need them
The Biological Background of Man
Man and ape descend from
the same ancestors
They can both be classified as
tropical diurnal animals
Man easily adjusts to hot climates
But in the cold he needs facilities
such as clothes to survive
Thanks K. What else can I say
You're welcome. Over!
Hey! Last warning.
The next to speak gets fired
K. There's a job for you at
the National Theater
...through the back, second window
on the right. No buzzer, of course
What was it? Intense pressure
in the heart for... - 15 seconds
Nothing special,
but I thought I'd check it out
I'm in for the Nationals next week.
- It may be good that you came
How come?
- There's an odd murmur in your heart
You said my heart was in top form.
- Yes, in terms of numbers...
The heart is a strange organ, though.
It doesn't always act as expected
Human physiology ensures
that the muscles tire out first
Making excessive exertion on the
heart impossible. I just read it
In theory, yes.
- I feel extremely fit
And rushed over to tell me?
- Just wanted to check things out
And that's what we'll do
Two water polo players are coming
for NMR scans next week
I'll test you at the same time
Can't it wait until after the race?
I won't be able to concentrate
Listen, K. It's not your knee
this time, it's your heart
We'll take no chances here
Until you've been scanned,
training is banned
No!
- Yes!
One for Oona, one for Eetu,
and one for K
Perfect fit.
- Dense but not too tight
No space for air in between.
- Exactly
So when's your next race?
Wonderful!
Really nice! Thank you.
- You're welcome
I thought I'd wait
until the Nationals
But I'm getting itchy feet.
There's the Hyryl race next week
No way.
You'll ruin your self-confidence
What makes you think I'd ruin it?
No races until Mr. Ski has tested you.
You need to be in top form then
If K has worked out a plan for you,
why not follow it?
We'll dive 3 km down to 350 meters
I hope you're not claustrophobic
They stop running stone
at two o'clock
Watch out for the damp spots.
There's a lot of them
Don't worry about the explosions.
They come from caves far away
How the hell do you know all that?
I came to train here last spring.
- And you never told me?
OK. Let's go
Oona. Watch out on the first climb
so your knees won't jam
A small front gear
and a 29- teethed in the rear
The first time on the saddle,
the second 1/4 off the saddle
The third time half and half.
It'll put all your muscle sets to use
For us 24 in the rear
and a large gear in the front
I'll shout when my heart rate
goes over 200
We'll change into light gear
and keep pedaling through recovery
We'll keep at it all week long
Let's go
Switch to light!
Switch to heavy!
Switch to 24!
Recovery!
Full force again!
A helluva hill!
- Isn't it?
K. You look ill.
- Do I?
Yes. And no wonder.
You were up all night
I'll take it easy on the next round.
- And watch while I do all the work
That's not what I meant.
- What then?
Of course I'll do the same as you.
- No, you're not going at all
You'll rest through this session.
You have to get some sleep
Maybe you're right.
I'll skip the next round
Eetu, let's roll on
What was keeping K up all night?
- He recorded my textbook
How about doing something later?
- I have to study for the exam
On Saturday there's the Alleycat
Contest and a party afterwards
And no work on Sunday.
We could think of something then
After you've found 7 plant names
in Latin, head back downtown
Then the city control points.
The finish is by the office
The winner gets a paid day off
and a kilo of Russian chocolate
Two kilos for the loser.
And there's the party tonight
Did you oversleep?
- Yeah, my muscles are totally jammed
The finder of the "crown jewel"
gets a week off on full pay
What the hell jewel?
Who cares. Let's find it
and split the week between us
That way we can
concentrate on the race
Looks like a piece of cake.
- Klade's an ace at cross-country
Yeah, but it's only part of it.
- Ready...
Remember: "sometimes small
change can make a big difference"
Ready... go!
What was that change stuff about?
- Haven't got a clue
Sometimes small change
can make a big difference
A lousy deal! Two weeks into the job,
and you already got five days off
Now I can study for the exam.
- Exactly
Who won?
- Oona
Really? Congratulations!
Has anyone seen Eetu?
He passed me on the bridge,
but I haven't seen him since
You always have an excuse
You can't seem to finish a race
What's the big deal?
It's just a game
You always give up so easily
If you do the same at the Nationals,
you'll be the laughing stock
What the hell?
What was that about?
- I'm fed up with his bitching
But he's only trying to help you.
- Why do you always take his side?
What do you mean?
You defend him and he
kisses your ass in return
Making you tapes and shit.
- I'm not taking this anymore!
What's bugging him?
- He just gets that way sometimes
Can't deal with disappointments
and takes it out on others
Feel like dancing?
- Sure
It's raining cats and dogs
Nothing beats swimming in the rain.
- Oh yes, I love it
I know the best place in town
for a night swim. - Where is it?
Wanna go?
- Yes!
...the pedestrian's brain
just exploded on the street...
...cops were picking up pieces,
and seagulls snacked on the remains
I'm leaving
Hey, I'm really sorry.
- Who cares
The night's still young.
- Yeah, right. But I'm leaving now
How about tomorrow?
- Forget it. Forget the whole summer
I haven't got swimming trunks.
- Are you chickening out?
No, just thinking
Of what?
- Nothing
Listen. What a beautiful sound
Sounds a bit like gears humming
What are you thinking about?
About how Eetu is going to react to this
The two of you will
just have to talk things through
It won't be easy after this
I'll call him in the morning.
- I can call him as well
No, I'll talk to him first
I'm so happy.
- So am I
Eetu called at 3 am.
Give him a call. Mom
Great laps you're doing!
Where's K?
- Making notes, I guess
I've been wracking my brain
over the tactics for the race
I had planned that Eetu
would help K to win
But it may not be the smartest plan
So I'll make an exception:
You can both race for first place
On one condition. That you won't
screw up each other's chances
Piril, is checking both of you
It would be great if one of you
gets lucky
And hey, maybe you'll both be
on the national team in the fall
Let's go for a swim after work.
- Can't make it
Hell, we have the best team
for twenty years
Mr. Ski is totally mind-boggled.
He thought you were history
Could be
You called on Saturday.
- Yeah
For a while I suspected you were
hitting on Oona behind my back
But I knew you would never
do a thing like that to me
Especially at a time like this
C'mon, of course not
That's what I thought
I was going to tell Eetu about us
today, but I can't. Not now
His ego is totally shattered.
If you see him... - Then what?
I don't want to
break the team balance
Don't try that crap on me.
You need Eetu's help
And he needs mine just the same.
- He called me
Apologized for his behavior.
- And?
Said he felt stupid for suspecting.
- And?
And I told him!
- About us?
What do you think!
About us of course
Why would I lie to him.
I feel stupid enough as it is
He'll make me pay for this
Sure, if you didn't have the
guts to tell him
And you had nothing to do with it?
That's not what I meant
See this enlargement here?
The blood runs from the heart through
this main artery... - The aorta
In your case it should be 3.8 cm wide
But you have a 3 mm enlargement here
There was no sign of it
in the tests last spring
It can only be due to
excessive training
Your heart has to be operated on
Is it a major operation?
- Yes, and difficult
September suits me.
- K. It's not the way it goes
If you were on the National Team,
maybe...
But in your case it'll have to
wait until the spring
A whole season wasted.
- I'm sorry
I have the Nationals on Sunday.
- And I forbid you to take part
If this artery is torn-
you have fifteen minutes to
make it to the operating table
Ask your coach to call me
The conduction medium
of muscle fibers branches-
into the ventricles, carrying
the impulse through the entire heart
Consequently, the ventricles contract
Inexhaustibility is distinctive of
the cardiac muscle
in its whole life span it only
gets to rest 0.5 seconds
However, it goes
through several pauses
Time's up
The heart is a mysterious organ
Seemingly lacking a will,
yet able to react to-
somatic and psychological changes
rapidly, unexpectedly...
Hi there
Am I bothering you?
- No
Looks like my exam went really well.
- I'm glad to hear it
Thanks again for the tapes.
- You're welcome
Maybe we should talk
Or?
- Why not
Should we go some place?
- I have to finish this
Have you talked to Eetu?
- No
Don't you think you should?
We'll deal with it our own way.
Don't worry
Are you mad at me?
- Dunno, you were probably right
I didn't mean it exactly that way.
- That's OK. I am what I am
High hopes are resting on Mattson
0nly a minute to go...
Here they are, 40 hungry racers,
ready to give their best shot...
A few names stand out as promising
How's it going?
- Fair enough. And you?
Busy as hell.
- Is the National Team all settled?
One man missing. Which of them
is in better form?
My guys will settle it
on the road
He came second to K. Naakka
in the District Championships-
who is number 15 in this race
Keep an eye on this promising rider,
only 19 years old
Oona!
10- 9-8- 7...5-
4- 3- 2- 1- Go!
Come on Chain Mates!
Go for it K!
Here come Mattson and Valve.
We're doing great time
And here come Vilander and Naakka
Let's go!
We've got a good lead now.
- No reason to ease up
Any drink left?
- Lf I had, I wouldn't give you any
Thanks
They're coming!
K! Are you OK.?
Just go!
- Will you be all right?
I'll just catch my breath
Eetu Vilander is the National Champion.
What an incredible ride!
Hello
I'm glad to see you eating again.
- Why am I packaged up like this?
You have a discogenic dislocation
But the doctors want your heart
to recover from surgery first
That's why you've got to keep still
My legs? They're numb
Your doctor believes
there's a good chance of recovery
You can tell me the truth
You'll start rehabilitation soon
If it's temporary spinal shock,
as the doctors believe-
you should be moving your legs
in a month's time
But you'll never become a top athlete
And frankly, to me it's a relief
Everyone keeps calling.
Eetu, Coach and Oona
They want to visit you.
I told them I'd ask you first
I don't want to see anyone
We're in a hurry
Hi!
Never seen parallel bars this long
I asked the staff to set them up
I left it to the very last moment,
but I came anyway
I'm not getting out for a while
I'm leaving for Holland
With the Under Twenty-three
National Congratulations
I wouldn't have made it without you.
- Just thank yourself
No, I'm thanking you
Got to go. Or we'll miss the plane
Keep an eye on the sports pages
Not exactly my favorite reading
nowadays
Eetu!
I'm glad you made it
I wish you all the best
I think Oona would be happy
if you gave her a call
I can manage on my own.
- Take it, just in case
Certainly not
Hey, why don't you leave
Mom! Will you just get lost!
You're walking like a pro.
- It's coming along
But they won't let me cycle
for a year
Strange how distances take
twice as long as they used to
How's the heart?
- Still beating
How are things with you?
- I passed the exam.
By the skin of my teeth.
- Wow. Congratulations
It must have been the sure bet
Don't you remember?
The heart is a mysterious organ
Seemingly lacking a will,
yet able to react to-
somatic and psychological changes
rapidly...
Unexxc... unexpectedly.
- Unexpectedly
I want to apologize
I really didn't treat you right
That was then
Docking the kayak for winter?
- Just about to do it
Or should we go out one last time?
- That would be nice
If you feel like it.
- Let's go