Hating Alison Ashley (2005) Movie Script
There are few perfect places to grow up.
A place where childhood is
magical and happy,
and where a girl can truly blossom,
surrounded by beauty and peace.
Baringa Heights was not such a place.
Mardja? Hi!
Mardja, what are you doing?
Berry Holas is conducting an experiment.
You've lost your mind, let me take you out.
No, it's fine.
Berry said he'd untie me before the bell.
Picture the son of Satan standing in front of you.
Berry Holas.
Jurken!
Berry hides a true wizard.
Nothing has the traumatic effects
of a visit to the infirmary.
A place where I was truly valued.
While I'm here, I think they should update
my medical file.
I developed two new
allergies over the weekend.
Let's see: arthritis, diabetes,
tartar, intoxication,
allergies to animals, dust, clothes,
manes, pollen and glue.
What are we adding? For cinnamon and emulsifier 471. I just had a fierce fight
I think you can go now.
What do we do when you're stuck with a bunch
of vandals, sponsors and pyromaniacs?
Pray, because sometimes
prayers are answered.
My name is Ms. Belmont.
And you're the infamous 9c.
Yes, I know all about you. Sit down!
Three teachers have retired,
two ended up in psychiatry, and one...
Ran away!... to join Hare Krishna.
I know everything about you!
But you know nothing about me or
what I'm capable of.
Who will clean the board?
The girl with one eyebrow. Me?
My life's dream is to be an actress.
To have my name be known.
But first I have to change it.
Hurricane! Hurricane!
Silence!
Erika Jurken.
Erika is a very beautiful name. Did you know
that it is the name of a great heroine.
Ms. Belmont made me
feel special.
I was in heaven, which was very
convenient, right next to the teachers' lounge.
You must be Principal Kaynard.
I mean, I'm... I'm Duff Kenyard.
Doll, Belmont.
Duff Kenyard, P.O. Pleased to meet you.
Really? I suppose you're still recovering from the infamous 9C?
Why? Two words: Barry Holas.
Barry? He's a sweetheart. Thank God he was there, or I'd have run out of cigarettes.
Yes. Well... if you have any problems,
or need help, I'm here.
Get up, Mr. Kenyard. If you ask me, the real cause for concern in 9C is
Erica Jurken. Erica? Why?
- Because of what...
Erica! What are you doing? I'm training for the...
I have a special assignment for you. An assignment?
Dad! Dad, come on! We need 20 minutes for two blocks! I want to go home!
My middle sister Dad has been pretending to be a horse for seven years now.
Mom says she needs understanding. What I need
is a pair of spurs.
I'm leaving. I'm going to get my bike.
Mini Jurken? You still think you're a pony, huh?
The good thing about Bering Heights
is that it's a community, where you keep running into familiar faces.
Like Mr. Brosek on his way home from work.
Excuse me! Say hi to Mommy, all right?
You always feel safe in Bering Heights. People know their neighbors
no matter how different they are from themselves.
Don't start that again! You're like a broken record.
Hello, Mrs. Wallace. God bless you, Sister Veronica.
My name is Erica. Sorry, Sister Erica.
You look a lot like your sister, Sister.
No, no, you're not imagining it, those are circles.
What did you do to your eyebrows?
My older sister was emotionally disturbed.
And my younger sister turned our room into a stable.
But that didn't matter, because one day you'll have your own room.
I was destined for greater things.
"Give me back my Romeo, and when he dies, cut him up into little stars"
"and he will make the face of heaven so fine"
so dazzling...
Dreaming of something nice, huh? What happened to your eyebrow?
Berry Holas. He's been after you since elementary school. Mom!
He's a lunatic! When I'm rich and famous, I'll build a hospital for people like him.
Don't forget that Mom works at "Happy Leprechaun."
Don't worry, I'll need someone to yell at the servants.
And everyone else, out!
Erk, don't forget. Your family is what you are. Isn't that right?
I have one sister who thinks she's a horse, and another who's obsessed with being a dog!
I bet Hal is still walking in circles in the yard.
You'll think differently once you make contact with an alien life form.
He is an alien life form.
Mom! Berry Holas chased me! Berry Holas!
My tail got broken. She's only eight years old!
How dare you leave her alone? You should leave her alone one more time! - What was I supposed to do?
She was grazing on the grass by the road. That's just how Mom is, Granny's crazy.
Thanks, Dee... - On the other hand, this is a reason to strangle this annoying dog!
Look, dog, this is a special sign. Look!
Enough. Thieving trash! Leave her, I haven't finished with her yet!
No, Mom, don't go! Say goodnight.
Val Dee! That's him! You're dead!
Where are you going dressed like that? Let me think about it: out!
You're home? I didn't hear you come in.
Before you ask, there's no chance I was bribed.
I already checked.
I spent the night going over your Greenland assignments.
Afterwards I felt dirty, as if a part of my life had been stolen from me forever.
So now I'll steal part of your lives. Just for a few weeks, Miss Belmont.
We were trampled like a couple of insects. I liked her.
James Adams. What can I say about half a page of grammatically incorrect scribbles written in red pencil that makes no distinction between Greenland and Quinland? I know!
Tom Barrow! He's improved, and Berry? Trash.
Sophie!
And now... Maza.
Miss Greenland's national flag may be fascinating to you, but it doesn't mean much of a detailed study, does it?
As usual, Erin's assignment is the exception. It's readable, it makes some sense,
and most importantly, she got the right country.
As usual, Erica's assignment is the exception. It's well-read, and it makes sense in its own way,
and most importantly, she picked the right country.
Bravo! You've heard of her, I'm exceptional, which of course I know.
But I put on a face of dignified modesty and waited for more praise.
So... Miss Orlando,
this is our new student... Alison Ely.
Alison recently returned from a trip around Europe. We all know where Europe is, don't we?
In America?
I know you'll do your best to make Alison feel welcome.
Alison, sit next to Erica.
Alison Ely was something very special, as you saw when you met her.
It looked like she was casting light on everyone around her.
Suddenly I wasn't alone anymore. I had to show her that there was at least one more exception, one flower in that weed-filled yard.
Take out your history books.
I like your scientific notes.
I'd wear mine too, but I'm allergic to metal, so I went to a dermatologist.
My sister says the piercings are just pointless, so she got a tongue piercing,
but my mom says that...
Shh!
Why did Henry break off relations with Rome and found the Church of England?
Alison?
Because Catherine of Aragon couldn't give him a male heir
to secure the dynasty.
He was obsessed with it.
I only know that because my mom made me visit Hampton Court.
Class is over. Ladies first.
Erica, I can count on you to show Alison around.
Of course, Miss Belmont. Yes, I'll go too.
When Erica is done with those awful things, I'll show you what's good.
Alison, this is Barry Holas, my stalker. Ignore him, Juricken!
This is Alison Ely, she's new. Alison, Jeff Kaynard, P.E.,
turning physics into physical education. Do you play any sports?
Yes, I played basketball. Basketball? Excellent. We have an excellent program here,
just watch, by the end of the year, we'll be the best.
Miss Latimer, our teacher. Pleased to meet you.
This is the library, designed by the now famous architect.
Mr. Gill, meet Alison Eli. New girl. Welcome.
Mr. Gill? What do you mean, a critical error? Mardja, what did you do?
Don't worry, Mr. Gill, I'm sure I can fix it.
No, not just the computer, the whole system...
Good Lord, you saved my life!
For a moment I thought... it's nothing. My dad is a computer programmer...
I know "Romeo and Juliet" is an old story,
but I'm getting ready for the lead role at the camp. Nice, Erika. Listen, Alison, if you want
to help us with the computer... No, no, Alison doesn't have time right now
because I'm showing her around school. Are you acting?
This year's class has been chosen. I think she'd be perfect for the role, since there aren't many candidates.
Hi, Mrs. Adams, can I get lunch? This is Alison, the new student.
Do you want something? No, thanks. I don't eat fast food.
What? Are you kidding? So what do you eat?
Vegetables. Well, some of us treat our bodies with respect, we live on healthy
natural things... Erika, your pies with sauce are ready!
They always mess up the orders.
And now, the best for last. A little bit of heaven in this chaos.
Ambulance! You don't like it? Not really.
I'm fed up with her.
What kind of person doesn't value an ambulance?
Maybe Alison Eli isn't what I thought she was.
I showed you the school, so I'll leave you to your healthy lunch.
I was a little shaken, but Band-Aids have always had a calming effect.
Dinner is ready.
Leni is a truck driver who has been trying to win over my mom for a year.
He had that "nice guy" attitude and everyone liked him. But I saw through him.
They met at a single parents' meeting, and to this day Leni hasn't proven he has any children.
"Who needs a body?" It's astral projection, man.
You fall into a trance where your soul leaves the body and goes somewhere else.
Invisible. - You think he could astrally project somewhere to work?
No, I think I got it.
If his soul can travel around, he could find work as a spy.
You're right. We could work every day and I'd never have to leave the house. - If I were in your body, I'd want to leave it.
That's good, Erk!
Erika, for you. - Who ordered the pie? I'll bring it.
Are you going to order before we all die of old age?
Don't ask me why, but I suddenly had a vision of the Alison Eli fridge.
Why is our fridge always full of fast food crap?
Oh come on. Even cat food, even though she died a year ago. Died?
Of course she didn't, sweetie. She's still at cat boarding school. Cat school? How much does that cost?
Now. Erk, would you get Mom something to drink? When I need Dad's advice,
I contact Dad's office! Through the missing persons office!
You should listen to Lenny because he's very intelligent. Intelligent?
Mom, where's your self-respect? You don't have an ounce of it. Okay, that's enough now.
To your room, right now!
I can't believe my own mother is against me.
Perverted chauffeur!
Ride? What?
- You can saddle me up if you want.
You idiot, you're not a horse. Well, you're not Juliet either!
What I really needed was to get a good look at myself.
In the mirror. To make sure I look convincing. I was sad about everything I was sad about
And there was so much of it that I couldn't choose just one.
Then the actress in me said this was my chance.
So I gave it everything I had.
And now let's soak it all in something powerful and deep.
I wish I were dead.
I wish I were Alison Eli. On the first form, write the names of two
friends you'd like to share a cabin with at camp.
There's no discussion about your choices.
Parents must sign the permission slip, which must be handed in
before boarding the bus to camp.
A parent's signature, not some suspicious facsimile.
Ms. Belmont, could I possibly have a separate room, since I suffer from chronic...
Two names, Erika, right now!
Thank you. I don't understand how that happened.
Maybe my pencil and my hand were occupied. Suddenly they were working on their own.
Without any control from me.
She had no friends. Maybe that's why I felt sorry for her.
Maybe my instinct to help those less fortunate than me kicked in.
I've always been sympathetic to the suffering of others anyway.
Why are you here? In this courtyard, or on this planet?
You know what I mean.
To be honest, I'm kind of stuck here for the next six weeks.
I don't belong here either.
No? I thought it was obvious. I'm working on getting out of here.
Me too. I was supposed to go to Kaograma, but they wouldn't take me for half a year.
Kaograma? You can see Kaograma from the train.
That's why I've always been sick with jealousy.
I'd love to go to a school like that. Pretty girls with pretty minds.
That's where I belong. Well, that's not a bad idea,
My mom says all you do is play tennis and go to parties.
You didn't have the best grades either.
So you're calling my mom a liar? No, I'm just saying.
Who says this won't come in handy for me later in life?
Unless I end up on "Hot TV."
Thanks.
You know what, I knew it. You think you're better than us because you live on Snob Hill.
No, I just wanted to say...
Ellison, you know what, I don't have to listen to this.
At times like this I really needed some comfort.
I have an upset stomach. It's like my food is going through... - Gas.
Pancreas? Spleen?
Colon?
Mrs. Olanda was a very bad medical worker.
Be a good girl, please, and bring some water.
I'm learning my lines for the play.
"Where is my Romeo?" That boy has such a crush on zucchini.
Nothing has ever worked for him so far.
Will we have tomatoes soon, Hal? I can't stand this anymore.
I don't think this plant will produce anything edible.
Actually, I don't think it will produce anything even legal.
If you know what I mean.
"Poison? I get it. That's the end."
You should be sobbing in tears
because you've just lost the love of your life.
Fine. First, you don't know "Romeo and Juliet." Well, I've watched the movie...
And second, I don't think you understand the elements that make up a good performance
And third, I was just about to cry, and now you've ruined it.
And fourth, here's your friend Ellison Eli.
Nice to meet you, Ellison. We don't get your friends over every day, Erk.
We never have... Wow!
I was just passing by, so... - Oh, nice. ...so I thought I'd bring them back.
Don't you live in Hytes?
Yes. But I was with my mom at the restaurant, but she had work to do, so...
And your mom is a waitress, isn't she? I work at the Happy Leprechaun. - Actually, Mom is a
partner, so she works a bit of everything. And where?
That French restaurant on Hytes?
I bet they have lots of cabbage rolls, huh?
This is Lenny. This is one of his better jokes.
Stay for tea with us. Erica would love that, wouldn't she?
Erk? - Hi, Lenny. Good afternoon.
Here. - No, give me that.
Good, I wasn't late.
Ellison Eli has to leave now.
Let's go to my room.
So? - Your parents are great. Lenny isn't my father, he's a driver who...
I mean, you know... we know him.
Mom's real boyfriend has a horse farm.
Racehorses. I help him out, so I'm really good with horses.
What's that supposed to mean?
That's exactly what explained your little sister. Nothing can explain my little sister.
Do you often see your dad?
Since you ask, my real dad is dead.
Sorry. To make it easier for you, my dad lives in Los Angeles with his new girlfriend and
I never see him. It's not like your father being dead, is it?
No, not at all. You two are always competing, aren't you, Ellison Eli?
He was a test pilot. The plane crashed.
There are still stories about the mission. He vanished into the sea.
Saving his comrades.
Every year, on the anniversary of his death,
we bring flowers to that deserted beach.
And we throw one into the sea in his honor.
But don't mention it to Mom, because she still hasn't gotten over it.
But isn't there a guy? What? A guy with a farm?
Yes, but people deal with their grief in different ways.
Can I believe you? Yes.
My brother Hal is in spy training. He's researching the use of astral projection in the military.
That's just his cover. So he's not really your brother? No, he is my brother.
Then your mom isn't really your mom. My mom is my mom, my brother is my brother,
and my sisters. And Leni? He's the controller. So he's not a truck driver.
No. Isn't that truck outside his?
The truck? Yes, it's his. He drives it for authenticity.
So he's a spy too. Uh-huh.
As for my family, I... It's fine. I won't tell anyone.
I know it's a matter of national security.
You have no idea what it's like. You think?
You don't know my mom. At least he works in a nice place, not like my mom.
As a child, I always came here.
I pretended I lived here. All these clean streets and beautiful houses.
Elison?
Thank you, Erika, thank you, Elison. Electronic devices are not allowed
and if I see them, they'll be taken from you.
Erk, what happened on Saturday... You mean when you stood me up?
And what do you say about Zvonce? Are you upset? I bet on the Provincial.
Great. The innocent kid spends his allowance on the ballgame, and you encourage him!
Keep it down, sweetie. You know she doesn't hear well.
I miss the money for the window.
Look at her. You look like a lion's mane.
Can we get back to the ballgame, please?
Did any of you happen to sense my spiritual presence in the room last night?
Why aren't you coming with us? No chance. I have to pack.
That's right. You're leaving next Monday. We'll miss you, Erk.
Erika. Erika to you.
So a big heroine.
When you're exceptional, you may end up lonely. And bored.
Except when you have your destiny in your pocket.
Without this form, there's no chance Elison can go on the camping trip.
She'll stay in the car, alone with the teachers, bored to death.
Wait a minute. Elison and the teachers, all alone, all week. She played me.
Luckily, I was one step ahead of her. She dropped the form on purpose
hoping I would come along and pick it up.
She knew I couldn't resist. I'm not made of stone either.
Jurken, what are you doing here? I'll sue you.
I was just innocently walking down the path
when these flowerpots fell on me.
They weren't attached properly. Are you one of those snoops of theirs? How dare you!
How dare you? No! The only reason I came is
to give you your stupid form, which fell out of your car.
Elison, what's going on over there? Nothing! A flowerpot tipped over. I'll clean it up.
Who's shouting? Nobody. Go back to sleep. You're working tonight.
Nobody. Thanks a lot. I didn't mean it like that. I know what you meant.
But I don't know why I bother.
Don't leave me! What if you get lost in the wilderness? Or a snake bites you?
Or you fall into a ditch? What if I never see you again?
Well, you'll have to deal with the half-human offspring.
If you need anything, call me. Take care.
Mom will miss you this week. Of course, she'll have to cook.
She values your opinion. That's why I thought it best to talk with you.
Only with me can you talk.
Your mom and I have talked and... we think that...
What are you trying to say?
Listen, Dovro. I know they'll need your consent. Just like me.
Because we're such good friends, right?
Well, I was wondering what you think about a new dad?
What? You think you'll marry my mother? You're not good enough for her!
You're disrespecting my father's memory.
It's time, young lady, that you stopped pretending about your father.
Because he's not dead, we both know that.
I don't know what you're talking about. Stop the truck here.
He won't come back. And your mother wouldn't take him back either.
He told your mom he doesn't want either her or you kids...
Oh, Erk... - My name is Erika! Erika, are you deaf?
And you're a liar. I hate you.
Not even when you'll be my father.
Okay! Your attention, please!
I want you all to line up one at a time...
Get up, Defi!
Quiet, please!
Sit down, ladies. Down there, gentlemen.
Don't throw each other out the window.
I know you can hardly wait
for us to get to camp.
This could be one of the
best experiences of your life.
This year's theme for our camp is
harmony. Repeat after me: harmony.
Harmony! - Harmony!
Blind obedience.
Please remember that and practice it.
Also remember that the camp is surrounded
by many excellent places
to hide a body. Thank you.
Then it hit me. Ellison Ech'l
wasn't on the bus.
Who's missing?
All right, we can go now.
Get ready, we're leaving.
Bazy Bob? How much more time do you need?
I'll try to finish it as soon as possible.
I hope so. I don't know how much longer
Defi can keep the kids entertained.
Miss Belmont and Bazy Bob have finally
gone for help. But they've been gone for hours...
even though the nearest town is 2 km away.
She left us in the capable
hands of Mr. Kenard.
You all know the real games.
So take me away and I'll look for you.
I decided to kill time by rehearsing
Romeo, but everything was so gloomy.
Everyone seemed repulsive to me for it.
At least Berry Holas was the most repulsive choice,
and for Juliet there was no other choice.
All right, let's go outside,
and that's not an order.
Thank you.
All right! Stand still until
you're assigned your cabins!
And this is how it goes:
Cabins for the boys on the left,
for the girls on the right.
Divas and Lavinia, cabin 10.
Erika and Ellison, cabin 12.
How did I end up in a cabin with you?
Look at my face.
I'm absolutely thrilled.
Any problems with the winds in the morning?
Look, I suffer from some allergies.
Could I possibly have a different kind of meat instead?
All right, then you'll have to tell the cooks in the morning.
Did you bring anything from home for tonight?
Yes, thank you. Could I eat in the cabin
because I feel a bit awkward about this?
Yes, but only tonight.
Thank you.
Why didn't I remember that?
Hurry up, Erika!
Quiet, please!
Miss Latimore will be leading the evening's drama activities, and she wants to tell you something.
Thank you, Miss Balmont. As you know, you have been chosen to prepare a performance for the camp's night of drama.
This year will be something different. Poor old Romeo and Juliet has finished its run.
You will be writing your own original script.
Miss Latimore, Romeo and Juliet has a long tradition at this camp!
I think that, especially in such difficult times, we should respect that... tradition.
So the first thing tomorrow is that you'll start looking for ideas for... - But I've learned my lesson.
That's classic! - Erika! - Give up, Jurken. Nobody wants to see you on stage.
She wouldn't dare.
As much as I want to.
All right, calm down. Enough!
I wanted to leave. I considered this an attack on my reputation, but I couldn't stand it, so I had to...
Chocolate? I'll give you half if you don't talk about it.
Liars!
Have you already finished dinner? No. I'm leaving. This year we're not doing Romeo and Juliet.
So what? - So what? I've been preparing all year to play Juliet.
My mother expects it. All the parents are coming. My mother isn't coming.
Yes, but she isn't hanging around with you, is she?
Do you know I got the allergies from you? What are you talking about?
I'm making them up. Making them up? Shame on you.
For some of us, allergies are a life-threatening danger.
Good night. Sleep well.
Mom! Wake up, it's urgent. Erk! What happened?
Did something bite you? No, nothing physical, it's emotional.
Emotional emergency? Yes! You won't believe what they're doing here.
You have to come get me right away. What did they do to you? What's going on?
Are they tormenting you? No. I just thought you'd miss me.
Sleep, Erk. Call me during the day. You know I don't like answering the phone at night.
I always think it's the police about Val Doyle. I just wanted to hear your voice.
I heard him this morning.
Excuse me!
Do you think it was that butcher? Who?
You know, the butcher. The one who cut up those kids here a few years ago.
They never caught him. And he'll come back, because a psychopath always returns to the scene of the crime.
You should know that.
Who were you calling? Mom?
To my idiot brother. I'm calling him every evening like this.
What are you doing here? I saw you sneaking out of the cabin, so I followed you.
You really know how to annoy people, don't you?
I have a talent for it.
A talent?
What are you doing now?
I was just about to go to sleep.
Want to go out and smoke around?
I have a lighter. So?
We could light something up.
I'll take that lighter, Beri.
And the cigarettes. Erika, if you're gone by the time I count to one...
Listen, Beri. Don't make me angry.
Breathe in that fresh mountain air.
And lose yourselves in this incredible nature
until our creative juices start flowing
and the muse of writing inspires us.
I remember! That story about a child whose parents were murdered. Go on, Tom.
He lives with nasty uncle and aunt and their big, fat cousin.
They made him sleep under the stairs.
Until one day... Next!
I know. So why don't we do that bit about a really wonderful girl?
The one who's normal, right?
- Yes. - Normal, but wonderful.
One day she passes through... a graveyard! And discovers that she's Buffy! Yes!
Next! - When I said original, I meant something unique and special.
Buffy is special. - Yes, and so is Harry Potter. But with a twist on Cinderella.
Well, does anyone have... anything? What do you say about Erk? We know he has a big mouth.
You're calling me a liar, Ellison Ely?
Erika, calm down. Tell us. Do you have something?
Of course I do. Ellison Ely threw down the gauntlet, and I decided to
show her once and for all. It's a story about a girl, talented and exceptional,
who has two sisters, total airheads, one is a complete cow and
the other a bloody whore. Is this some version of Cinderella?
No! Just in the sense that it's a story of mythical proportions
and everything else is completely, depressingly real.
Fine. I like it.
Miss Latimore, I'm not talking about a fairy tale here, but a serious social satire.
Rebellion and greed and corruption and lust... Do you want to be funny?
Of course. Everything I do is hilariously witty.
Teamwork is the most important thing. Harmony.
This really is a true team event. If it weren't for our two team buddies,
that not even he could pull off this transition.
I decided to write a play about the two things I knew best:
Pain and betrayal. The setting is a hospital. - Holas! - That's how real writers do it.
They use what goes on around them. That's why I wrote the characters as rebellious young doctors
who live a risky life.
Two nasty head nurses who think they're beautiful.
And every hospital needs
victims for the prank.
But the story revolves around a Cinderella character. Nurse Ela.
A wonderful, brilliant, optimistic and selfless
girl who got on the wrong side of the road
and who sympathized with
the suffering of others.
The point is, in situations like this
you don't panic.
Don't move. Stay calm.
Don't panic!
Life is full of obstacles,
and we're facing one right now.
Let's go! That's called teamwork.
I realized that coming up with ideas
for characters is easy.
But I still didn't have a story.
Then I decided on a murder.
That's wonderful! The lead role!
Nurse Ela is something between Miss Belmont and Cinderella.
Wow, you really are an actress.
Did you ever doubt it?
You'll need a glass slipper.
Oh, yes. A glass slipper.
In my version, Nurse Ela is
the new princess at the hospital
whom the two wicked,
nasty head nurses quickly take advantage of,
who, of course, are played by Christal and Nicole.
In the first scene...
wait a moment. Why do we have to be nasty, I wonder.
When I say nasty,
I mean nasty on the inside.
Okay, I suppose that's fine.
Yes, it's fine.
Action!
That's it. My first step toward world greatness.
At first I thought it was just a dramatic pose,
my innate acting instinct mixing with the expectations of a silent audience,
then I realized what was actually happening. Nothing. But that can't be.
It's stage fright! I'm a great actress.
Bravo!
Maybe I just need
to clear my throat.
Obviously they tried to get me out of the way.
Come on, Jack!
Stop messing around!
Listen, while I do the lines
and the scene,
it's better if I read my text from here.
But how are we supposed to do the movements?
You're the victim, you don't have to move.
Let's try again.
Is that it?
My knees are killing me!
Great! The show is going to be great.
No, unless Erk stays in that chair.
Because it's too confusing.
You can't expect me to write, direct
and act at the same time. That's why I'll need an assistant during rehearsals.
Ellison, you could be my assistant.
What? No, I'm making the costumes...
Don't worry, I'll take care of them.
Nobody expects you to be good, anyway.
You just have to say
your lines and nothing else.
I've only just arrived here, I thought I could do everything.
I was lonely and nostalgic.
But you told me there's a place in you that you keep for the ones you love.
I know my home is with you.
It was obvious that the other woman tried hard to outdo me.
But even she couldn't
fill Val Doyle's shoes.
Maybe I risked death by stealing it, but it's worth seeing the reaction.
You were such a good actress today.
I was only helping Erica.
Erica couldn't be Ellie's sister.
Shouldn't Ellie be the pretty one?
You should be the star, Ellison.
Hey, aren't you two being a bit rude?
What are you doing here?
What? I'm getting in touch with my feminine side.
Do you know how addicted they've become?
Someone could have knocked my eye out.
You know, there's no need for this.
You know, you really should stop smoking... cigars.
Ellison's kimono was perfect.
It looked flawless,
just like everything else about her.
What? Barry Holas?
Jack!
Jack! Why are you dressed up as
Ellison Ellie?
You thought I was Ellison Ellie?
Does it matter?
Jack and Barry Holas! Get back to your cottages right now!
Right now!
I stayed on the sidelines for most of the next day.
Everyone kept asking me to take control
Now is the time to show
Ellison Ellie
who the real sister of Ellie is.
Jack! How do I look?
Ellison found this for me.
You look ridiculous, Mardja.
Margaret, my name is Margaret.
Only because I misspelled it
the first time I wrote it down.
Yes, last year!
Three years ago.
doesn't mean they have to call me that.
Jak, we need to talk about my outfit.
Okay, fine. - The man is a hero!
What kind of hero rushes into a fire to save someone else?
That's ironic, Berry.
No, that doesn't work on me.
Look, can you do something special for me, okay?
Jak! - Yes. - This rope doesn't suit me,
you promised, remember? - Yes.
Work on the scene, please...
I'm working on it, I swear, all right? - Yes.
Elison looks great in your costume, doesn't she?
Well, it's not mine, Tom.
I made it for Erica.
I think she's the one playing Ella.
And who allowed you to work on the costumes without my approval?
Well, you weren't there.
I can recognize a conspiracy when I see one. Admit it.
You planned to get rid of me and take over the lead.
Stop! It was your idea.
You've been planning this the whole time, haven't you, Elison?
I trusted you! - No, you didn't!
- Yes, I did!
Can we start the rehearsal? I have nothing against it.
Places! - This time nothing will stand in my way to my destiny.
Because this battle is my destiny, not hers. It's time for real acting!
Give up, Jak. You're terrible.
You simply can't act.
Why? Why?
Someone finally said it out loud.
Not even when I step on stage and outshine everyone with my talent.
My dreams have sunk.
Why do you answer the phone? Hey, movie star, how are you?
Put Mom on.
Erk, what's up? - Mom, I found a lump on my head and I think it's a tumor.
You have to come right now and take me for a biopsy... Erk, calm down.
You've had that lump since you were a baby and fell out of Val Djoju's arms.
We agreed you wouldn't notice it.
He wants to say hi. No, stop.
Two days, thief. Nobody steals from me! Two days and your life is...
Hello, it's me. No, everything's fine, I just wanted to see if you're coming
to the show. Yes, well, I'm coming now. Actually, I'm playing the lead role.
She's not a silly actress.
She's actually fun.
I'm not! Can't you pretend, just once,
to be interested in
what I do?
I was sleeping.
I wasn't eavesdropping.
Look at yourself.
Spying on people. Hanging around.
No wonder you don't have any friends.
She can't talk.
All right, Erika. What's the problem?
Did you lose your voice?
They say miracles don't happen.
Come on, sweetheart, get up!
Well, obviously I can't
leave her here alone.
I'll stay with her.
Thank you, Ellison. Let her drink plenty of fluids.
That'll teach you not to mix
bleach with Barry Holas.
Thank you.
I know you're acting. I just wanted
to get out of that silly walk.
This lesson is about fighting,
which means you need to go out and stand up for yourselves.
Stop pushing!
Follow me! Left, right...!
Miss Ellison, I'm Dolly Belmont,
Ellison's teacher.
Yes, thank you, I'm fine.
Actually I'm not, I'm disappointed.
Why, I'll tell you why, Miss Ellison.
Because I find your
behavior pitiful. These children have
put a lot of effort into the play, and you
can't even bother to show up.
I have to say, it disgusts me.
Fine, take her to the cabin, please.
What happened?
Kenny fell.
Hello, Dolly Belmont, how can I help you...
Miss Ellison!
I don't know what game
you two are playing with me.
Do you know how much trouble you've caused?
I didn't... Silence.
She had nothing to do with it,
it was my idea.
You expect me to believe that?
You two are disgustingly sick.
Enough!
All right, Erika, I'm ready to take you at your word.
I forbid you to take part in the play.
And you! Keep your head down.
I'll be watching you both.
Ellison, I only wanted
to help...
Are Belmont and Kenard sleeping together?
Belmont isn't sleeping. She just keeps wandering around.
Do you smell that?
What?
What's that smell?
Fire!
Bravo, Berry!
You're not exactly in the mood for extracurricular activities at this camp, are you?
Thanks!
I couldn't sleep that night.
Not because I'm banned from the play.
Well, not only that, but I couldn't face my mom's disappointment when she finds out.
Not even because I got
deep into the light
kissing Berry Hollas. It's her fault.
It all started when I began to hate Allison Ecl.
And now, for some reason,
Allison Eccl hates me.
Me. How can anyone hate me?
Obviously she's losing it. - What do we do?
We have to find all the people she's hurt
and the ones who doubted her and let them make amends.
First family, then teachers.
And finally so-called friends.
Don't do that, Sister!
Yes, Doctor.
Allison betrayed me. Why?
I don't know. Maybe just to make me suffer more.
All I knew was that I had walked into a trap.
So, Jack, where are they? - Who?
The sausages, for the operation! You know, the utensils?
Okay! - Erika, go get the utensils.
And then, straight to the cabin.
Understood?
Yes, ma'am.
Everyone, stop panicking. Remember
that harmony is an essential part of our team.
So if I hear one more raised
voice, I'll personally wring your necks!
It's fine for a phone call.
You knew I had stage fright, you knew.
What are you talking about?
You knew the moment you met me
that you'd get the lead role.
Yes, I'm psychic.
Just bring that equipment, please.
You know I don't have it.
Why, Allison Eccl, why do you have to
be better than me at everything?
Why do you have to have a better life,
why do you look better, why?
Listen, Erika. I'm tired of this
competition you think exists between us.
You think I have everything?
Fine, think so.
But at least your family
cares about what you do.
Where's mine?
That's why you do what's expected of you.
I was a fraud. I just wanted to disappear.
They wouldn't miss me anyway.
Hey, movie star?
A week without us, huh?
Lenny, I'm so glad to see you.
Quick, let's go!
What happened?
You won't believe how these new people
treated me!
Take me home right now! Where's Mom? She sent me to give you this.
Calm down a little.
Tonight's the big night. If you're nervous, that's normal. It's just nerves.
Leni, it's not nerves. I've got nothing ready for the show!
I can't even bring myself to look at it.
Mom thinks I'm the star of the evening. Fine, then let's go, and the others can handle the rest.
Thanks, Leni. It's okay, nothing terrible. Did you mess up a lot?
It's not just my fault. Anyway, it doesn't really matter, does it?
Here, take it. What is this?
It's the thing Mom made for the show.
Are you all right?
I mean, you won't disappoint anyone, right? That's right.
Though, sweetheart, we'd love to see how it turns out. Really?
Yes. You really have a gift for it. What do you mean?
Erika, I've spent my whole life in a truck. I've driven across the whole country.
And I've never met anyone with as much determination as you to succeed.
You're the best.
Tom! Oh, yes! Thanks, Jack. You're the best. Don't worry about it.
My mom made them.
At least I didn't let them down. Everyone was happy.
Good luck with them. Thanks, Jack.
Almost all of them. Not Allison.
Me too.
It was raining the day I first walked into Mercy General Hospital.
It was as if the heavens had opened to wash the dirt off the city streets.
No chance... What are you doing here? I was just thinking...
Back to the little house! Right now!
This is the moment I really wanted to be in the hospital.
Maybe I could make that happen. I just have to concentrate.
It's hard to concentrate when you're lying on...
a book!
Murder at Mercy Hospital. A drama by Erika Jurken.
Let me go first. I was the first to come here.
He set a fire in which he almost died.
For heaven's sake, woman, you're a paramedic! Get a grip!
Such a perfect thing can only be the work of Allison Eich.
From Erika Jurken. It's strange how such a small word as "maybe" can mean so much.
A small word. A big thing. I missed it, but Ellison didn't.
I wondered what else I had missed.
Whatever happened to you, I thought I could handle it on my own.
Then you told me there was a place you keep inside yourself for the ones you love.
And now I know my home is with you.
That's my daughter!
Mom didn't look disappointed at all.
She was proud, and I was glad she came.
I didn't know you could write.
It's as if they hit me when they told me.
Thanks for coming, Mom. You look great.
Great, where's my nail file? Bianca Belmont took it. She says it's rude.
Okay. Which one is Belmont?
You're proud of your sister? I'm the real talent in this family.
I played a horse for seven years.
Congratulations! Thanks, Barry. You were very good tonight.
Yeah, I know. Listen, about that night...
Next time, nothing without a tongue!
Lenny, can I borrow your phone? Yes.
Is everything all right? Yes, it's just that a friend has to get in touch with someone.
Maybe she had trouble at the restaurant.
She didn't show up for the same reason she never shows up.
Because I'm third on the priority list. I bet he won't meet me at the station.
Luckily. What do you mean?
Well, you're coming back with us in Lenny's truck, right?
Yes, I'd like that.
I'll probably have to... Yes.
Yes, it's me. You don't have to come see me tomorrow.
I'll stay with Erika. A friend.
From Bering Heights.
That's your problem, right? You know what, I'm not yours.
Erika? We've been looking everywhere for you.
I can hardly wait for tomorrow... Lenny and I have decided to get married.
Because we love each other very much. That's great. Congratulations!
You know, if Lenny marries Mom, you can change your last name.
Oh my God! Yes! Erika Jurken can be Erika...
Grab.
I hate you, Ellison Eli.
Translation and adaptation: Rua
A place where childhood is
magical and happy,
and where a girl can truly blossom,
surrounded by beauty and peace.
Baringa Heights was not such a place.
Mardja? Hi!
Mardja, what are you doing?
Berry Holas is conducting an experiment.
You've lost your mind, let me take you out.
No, it's fine.
Berry said he'd untie me before the bell.
Picture the son of Satan standing in front of you.
Berry Holas.
Jurken!
Berry hides a true wizard.
Nothing has the traumatic effects
of a visit to the infirmary.
A place where I was truly valued.
While I'm here, I think they should update
my medical file.
I developed two new
allergies over the weekend.
Let's see: arthritis, diabetes,
tartar, intoxication,
allergies to animals, dust, clothes,
manes, pollen and glue.
What are we adding? For cinnamon and emulsifier 471. I just had a fierce fight
I think you can go now.
What do we do when you're stuck with a bunch
of vandals, sponsors and pyromaniacs?
Pray, because sometimes
prayers are answered.
My name is Ms. Belmont.
And you're the infamous 9c.
Yes, I know all about you. Sit down!
Three teachers have retired,
two ended up in psychiatry, and one...
Ran away!... to join Hare Krishna.
I know everything about you!
But you know nothing about me or
what I'm capable of.
Who will clean the board?
The girl with one eyebrow. Me?
My life's dream is to be an actress.
To have my name be known.
But first I have to change it.
Hurricane! Hurricane!
Silence!
Erika Jurken.
Erika is a very beautiful name. Did you know
that it is the name of a great heroine.
Ms. Belmont made me
feel special.
I was in heaven, which was very
convenient, right next to the teachers' lounge.
You must be Principal Kaynard.
I mean, I'm... I'm Duff Kenyard.
Doll, Belmont.
Duff Kenyard, P.O. Pleased to meet you.
Really? I suppose you're still recovering from the infamous 9C?
Why? Two words: Barry Holas.
Barry? He's a sweetheart. Thank God he was there, or I'd have run out of cigarettes.
Yes. Well... if you have any problems,
or need help, I'm here.
Get up, Mr. Kenyard. If you ask me, the real cause for concern in 9C is
Erica Jurken. Erica? Why?
- Because of what...
Erica! What are you doing? I'm training for the...
I have a special assignment for you. An assignment?
Dad! Dad, come on! We need 20 minutes for two blocks! I want to go home!
My middle sister Dad has been pretending to be a horse for seven years now.
Mom says she needs understanding. What I need
is a pair of spurs.
I'm leaving. I'm going to get my bike.
Mini Jurken? You still think you're a pony, huh?
The good thing about Bering Heights
is that it's a community, where you keep running into familiar faces.
Like Mr. Brosek on his way home from work.
Excuse me! Say hi to Mommy, all right?
You always feel safe in Bering Heights. People know their neighbors
no matter how different they are from themselves.
Don't start that again! You're like a broken record.
Hello, Mrs. Wallace. God bless you, Sister Veronica.
My name is Erica. Sorry, Sister Erica.
You look a lot like your sister, Sister.
No, no, you're not imagining it, those are circles.
What did you do to your eyebrows?
My older sister was emotionally disturbed.
And my younger sister turned our room into a stable.
But that didn't matter, because one day you'll have your own room.
I was destined for greater things.
"Give me back my Romeo, and when he dies, cut him up into little stars"
"and he will make the face of heaven so fine"
so dazzling...
Dreaming of something nice, huh? What happened to your eyebrow?
Berry Holas. He's been after you since elementary school. Mom!
He's a lunatic! When I'm rich and famous, I'll build a hospital for people like him.
Don't forget that Mom works at "Happy Leprechaun."
Don't worry, I'll need someone to yell at the servants.
And everyone else, out!
Erk, don't forget. Your family is what you are. Isn't that right?
I have one sister who thinks she's a horse, and another who's obsessed with being a dog!
I bet Hal is still walking in circles in the yard.
You'll think differently once you make contact with an alien life form.
He is an alien life form.
Mom! Berry Holas chased me! Berry Holas!
My tail got broken. She's only eight years old!
How dare you leave her alone? You should leave her alone one more time! - What was I supposed to do?
She was grazing on the grass by the road. That's just how Mom is, Granny's crazy.
Thanks, Dee... - On the other hand, this is a reason to strangle this annoying dog!
Look, dog, this is a special sign. Look!
Enough. Thieving trash! Leave her, I haven't finished with her yet!
No, Mom, don't go! Say goodnight.
Val Dee! That's him! You're dead!
Where are you going dressed like that? Let me think about it: out!
You're home? I didn't hear you come in.
Before you ask, there's no chance I was bribed.
I already checked.
I spent the night going over your Greenland assignments.
Afterwards I felt dirty, as if a part of my life had been stolen from me forever.
So now I'll steal part of your lives. Just for a few weeks, Miss Belmont.
We were trampled like a couple of insects. I liked her.
James Adams. What can I say about half a page of grammatically incorrect scribbles written in red pencil that makes no distinction between Greenland and Quinland? I know!
Tom Barrow! He's improved, and Berry? Trash.
Sophie!
And now... Maza.
Miss Greenland's national flag may be fascinating to you, but it doesn't mean much of a detailed study, does it?
As usual, Erin's assignment is the exception. It's readable, it makes some sense,
and most importantly, she got the right country.
As usual, Erica's assignment is the exception. It's well-read, and it makes sense in its own way,
and most importantly, she picked the right country.
Bravo! You've heard of her, I'm exceptional, which of course I know.
But I put on a face of dignified modesty and waited for more praise.
So... Miss Orlando,
this is our new student... Alison Ely.
Alison recently returned from a trip around Europe. We all know where Europe is, don't we?
In America?
I know you'll do your best to make Alison feel welcome.
Alison, sit next to Erica.
Alison Ely was something very special, as you saw when you met her.
It looked like she was casting light on everyone around her.
Suddenly I wasn't alone anymore. I had to show her that there was at least one more exception, one flower in that weed-filled yard.
Take out your history books.
I like your scientific notes.
I'd wear mine too, but I'm allergic to metal, so I went to a dermatologist.
My sister says the piercings are just pointless, so she got a tongue piercing,
but my mom says that...
Shh!
Why did Henry break off relations with Rome and found the Church of England?
Alison?
Because Catherine of Aragon couldn't give him a male heir
to secure the dynasty.
He was obsessed with it.
I only know that because my mom made me visit Hampton Court.
Class is over. Ladies first.
Erica, I can count on you to show Alison around.
Of course, Miss Belmont. Yes, I'll go too.
When Erica is done with those awful things, I'll show you what's good.
Alison, this is Barry Holas, my stalker. Ignore him, Juricken!
This is Alison Ely, she's new. Alison, Jeff Kaynard, P.E.,
turning physics into physical education. Do you play any sports?
Yes, I played basketball. Basketball? Excellent. We have an excellent program here,
just watch, by the end of the year, we'll be the best.
Miss Latimer, our teacher. Pleased to meet you.
This is the library, designed by the now famous architect.
Mr. Gill, meet Alison Eli. New girl. Welcome.
Mr. Gill? What do you mean, a critical error? Mardja, what did you do?
Don't worry, Mr. Gill, I'm sure I can fix it.
No, not just the computer, the whole system...
Good Lord, you saved my life!
For a moment I thought... it's nothing. My dad is a computer programmer...
I know "Romeo and Juliet" is an old story,
but I'm getting ready for the lead role at the camp. Nice, Erika. Listen, Alison, if you want
to help us with the computer... No, no, Alison doesn't have time right now
because I'm showing her around school. Are you acting?
This year's class has been chosen. I think she'd be perfect for the role, since there aren't many candidates.
Hi, Mrs. Adams, can I get lunch? This is Alison, the new student.
Do you want something? No, thanks. I don't eat fast food.
What? Are you kidding? So what do you eat?
Vegetables. Well, some of us treat our bodies with respect, we live on healthy
natural things... Erika, your pies with sauce are ready!
They always mess up the orders.
And now, the best for last. A little bit of heaven in this chaos.
Ambulance! You don't like it? Not really.
I'm fed up with her.
What kind of person doesn't value an ambulance?
Maybe Alison Eli isn't what I thought she was.
I showed you the school, so I'll leave you to your healthy lunch.
I was a little shaken, but Band-Aids have always had a calming effect.
Dinner is ready.
Leni is a truck driver who has been trying to win over my mom for a year.
He had that "nice guy" attitude and everyone liked him. But I saw through him.
They met at a single parents' meeting, and to this day Leni hasn't proven he has any children.
"Who needs a body?" It's astral projection, man.
You fall into a trance where your soul leaves the body and goes somewhere else.
Invisible. - You think he could astrally project somewhere to work?
No, I think I got it.
If his soul can travel around, he could find work as a spy.
You're right. We could work every day and I'd never have to leave the house. - If I were in your body, I'd want to leave it.
That's good, Erk!
Erika, for you. - Who ordered the pie? I'll bring it.
Are you going to order before we all die of old age?
Don't ask me why, but I suddenly had a vision of the Alison Eli fridge.
Why is our fridge always full of fast food crap?
Oh come on. Even cat food, even though she died a year ago. Died?
Of course she didn't, sweetie. She's still at cat boarding school. Cat school? How much does that cost?
Now. Erk, would you get Mom something to drink? When I need Dad's advice,
I contact Dad's office! Through the missing persons office!
You should listen to Lenny because he's very intelligent. Intelligent?
Mom, where's your self-respect? You don't have an ounce of it. Okay, that's enough now.
To your room, right now!
I can't believe my own mother is against me.
Perverted chauffeur!
Ride? What?
- You can saddle me up if you want.
You idiot, you're not a horse. Well, you're not Juliet either!
What I really needed was to get a good look at myself.
In the mirror. To make sure I look convincing. I was sad about everything I was sad about
And there was so much of it that I couldn't choose just one.
Then the actress in me said this was my chance.
So I gave it everything I had.
And now let's soak it all in something powerful and deep.
I wish I were dead.
I wish I were Alison Eli. On the first form, write the names of two
friends you'd like to share a cabin with at camp.
There's no discussion about your choices.
Parents must sign the permission slip, which must be handed in
before boarding the bus to camp.
A parent's signature, not some suspicious facsimile.
Ms. Belmont, could I possibly have a separate room, since I suffer from chronic...
Two names, Erika, right now!
Thank you. I don't understand how that happened.
Maybe my pencil and my hand were occupied. Suddenly they were working on their own.
Without any control from me.
She had no friends. Maybe that's why I felt sorry for her.
Maybe my instinct to help those less fortunate than me kicked in.
I've always been sympathetic to the suffering of others anyway.
Why are you here? In this courtyard, or on this planet?
You know what I mean.
To be honest, I'm kind of stuck here for the next six weeks.
I don't belong here either.
No? I thought it was obvious. I'm working on getting out of here.
Me too. I was supposed to go to Kaograma, but they wouldn't take me for half a year.
Kaograma? You can see Kaograma from the train.
That's why I've always been sick with jealousy.
I'd love to go to a school like that. Pretty girls with pretty minds.
That's where I belong. Well, that's not a bad idea,
My mom says all you do is play tennis and go to parties.
You didn't have the best grades either.
So you're calling my mom a liar? No, I'm just saying.
Who says this won't come in handy for me later in life?
Unless I end up on "Hot TV."
Thanks.
You know what, I knew it. You think you're better than us because you live on Snob Hill.
No, I just wanted to say...
Ellison, you know what, I don't have to listen to this.
At times like this I really needed some comfort.
I have an upset stomach. It's like my food is going through... - Gas.
Pancreas? Spleen?
Colon?
Mrs. Olanda was a very bad medical worker.
Be a good girl, please, and bring some water.
I'm learning my lines for the play.
"Where is my Romeo?" That boy has such a crush on zucchini.
Nothing has ever worked for him so far.
Will we have tomatoes soon, Hal? I can't stand this anymore.
I don't think this plant will produce anything edible.
Actually, I don't think it will produce anything even legal.
If you know what I mean.
"Poison? I get it. That's the end."
You should be sobbing in tears
because you've just lost the love of your life.
Fine. First, you don't know "Romeo and Juliet." Well, I've watched the movie...
And second, I don't think you understand the elements that make up a good performance
And third, I was just about to cry, and now you've ruined it.
And fourth, here's your friend Ellison Eli.
Nice to meet you, Ellison. We don't get your friends over every day, Erk.
We never have... Wow!
I was just passing by, so... - Oh, nice. ...so I thought I'd bring them back.
Don't you live in Hytes?
Yes. But I was with my mom at the restaurant, but she had work to do, so...
And your mom is a waitress, isn't she? I work at the Happy Leprechaun. - Actually, Mom is a
partner, so she works a bit of everything. And where?
That French restaurant on Hytes?
I bet they have lots of cabbage rolls, huh?
This is Lenny. This is one of his better jokes.
Stay for tea with us. Erica would love that, wouldn't she?
Erk? - Hi, Lenny. Good afternoon.
Here. - No, give me that.
Good, I wasn't late.
Ellison Eli has to leave now.
Let's go to my room.
So? - Your parents are great. Lenny isn't my father, he's a driver who...
I mean, you know... we know him.
Mom's real boyfriend has a horse farm.
Racehorses. I help him out, so I'm really good with horses.
What's that supposed to mean?
That's exactly what explained your little sister. Nothing can explain my little sister.
Do you often see your dad?
Since you ask, my real dad is dead.
Sorry. To make it easier for you, my dad lives in Los Angeles with his new girlfriend and
I never see him. It's not like your father being dead, is it?
No, not at all. You two are always competing, aren't you, Ellison Eli?
He was a test pilot. The plane crashed.
There are still stories about the mission. He vanished into the sea.
Saving his comrades.
Every year, on the anniversary of his death,
we bring flowers to that deserted beach.
And we throw one into the sea in his honor.
But don't mention it to Mom, because she still hasn't gotten over it.
But isn't there a guy? What? A guy with a farm?
Yes, but people deal with their grief in different ways.
Can I believe you? Yes.
My brother Hal is in spy training. He's researching the use of astral projection in the military.
That's just his cover. So he's not really your brother? No, he is my brother.
Then your mom isn't really your mom. My mom is my mom, my brother is my brother,
and my sisters. And Leni? He's the controller. So he's not a truck driver.
No. Isn't that truck outside his?
The truck? Yes, it's his. He drives it for authenticity.
So he's a spy too. Uh-huh.
As for my family, I... It's fine. I won't tell anyone.
I know it's a matter of national security.
You have no idea what it's like. You think?
You don't know my mom. At least he works in a nice place, not like my mom.
As a child, I always came here.
I pretended I lived here. All these clean streets and beautiful houses.
Elison?
Thank you, Erika, thank you, Elison. Electronic devices are not allowed
and if I see them, they'll be taken from you.
Erk, what happened on Saturday... You mean when you stood me up?
And what do you say about Zvonce? Are you upset? I bet on the Provincial.
Great. The innocent kid spends his allowance on the ballgame, and you encourage him!
Keep it down, sweetie. You know she doesn't hear well.
I miss the money for the window.
Look at her. You look like a lion's mane.
Can we get back to the ballgame, please?
Did any of you happen to sense my spiritual presence in the room last night?
Why aren't you coming with us? No chance. I have to pack.
That's right. You're leaving next Monday. We'll miss you, Erk.
Erika. Erika to you.
So a big heroine.
When you're exceptional, you may end up lonely. And bored.
Except when you have your destiny in your pocket.
Without this form, there's no chance Elison can go on the camping trip.
She'll stay in the car, alone with the teachers, bored to death.
Wait a minute. Elison and the teachers, all alone, all week. She played me.
Luckily, I was one step ahead of her. She dropped the form on purpose
hoping I would come along and pick it up.
She knew I couldn't resist. I'm not made of stone either.
Jurken, what are you doing here? I'll sue you.
I was just innocently walking down the path
when these flowerpots fell on me.
They weren't attached properly. Are you one of those snoops of theirs? How dare you!
How dare you? No! The only reason I came is
to give you your stupid form, which fell out of your car.
Elison, what's going on over there? Nothing! A flowerpot tipped over. I'll clean it up.
Who's shouting? Nobody. Go back to sleep. You're working tonight.
Nobody. Thanks a lot. I didn't mean it like that. I know what you meant.
But I don't know why I bother.
Don't leave me! What if you get lost in the wilderness? Or a snake bites you?
Or you fall into a ditch? What if I never see you again?
Well, you'll have to deal with the half-human offspring.
If you need anything, call me. Take care.
Mom will miss you this week. Of course, she'll have to cook.
She values your opinion. That's why I thought it best to talk with you.
Only with me can you talk.
Your mom and I have talked and... we think that...
What are you trying to say?
Listen, Dovro. I know they'll need your consent. Just like me.
Because we're such good friends, right?
Well, I was wondering what you think about a new dad?
What? You think you'll marry my mother? You're not good enough for her!
You're disrespecting my father's memory.
It's time, young lady, that you stopped pretending about your father.
Because he's not dead, we both know that.
I don't know what you're talking about. Stop the truck here.
He won't come back. And your mother wouldn't take him back either.
He told your mom he doesn't want either her or you kids...
Oh, Erk... - My name is Erika! Erika, are you deaf?
And you're a liar. I hate you.
Not even when you'll be my father.
Okay! Your attention, please!
I want you all to line up one at a time...
Get up, Defi!
Quiet, please!
Sit down, ladies. Down there, gentlemen.
Don't throw each other out the window.
I know you can hardly wait
for us to get to camp.
This could be one of the
best experiences of your life.
This year's theme for our camp is
harmony. Repeat after me: harmony.
Harmony! - Harmony!
Blind obedience.
Please remember that and practice it.
Also remember that the camp is surrounded
by many excellent places
to hide a body. Thank you.
Then it hit me. Ellison Ech'l
wasn't on the bus.
Who's missing?
All right, we can go now.
Get ready, we're leaving.
Bazy Bob? How much more time do you need?
I'll try to finish it as soon as possible.
I hope so. I don't know how much longer
Defi can keep the kids entertained.
Miss Belmont and Bazy Bob have finally
gone for help. But they've been gone for hours...
even though the nearest town is 2 km away.
She left us in the capable
hands of Mr. Kenard.
You all know the real games.
So take me away and I'll look for you.
I decided to kill time by rehearsing
Romeo, but everything was so gloomy.
Everyone seemed repulsive to me for it.
At least Berry Holas was the most repulsive choice,
and for Juliet there was no other choice.
All right, let's go outside,
and that's not an order.
Thank you.
All right! Stand still until
you're assigned your cabins!
And this is how it goes:
Cabins for the boys on the left,
for the girls on the right.
Divas and Lavinia, cabin 10.
Erika and Ellison, cabin 12.
How did I end up in a cabin with you?
Look at my face.
I'm absolutely thrilled.
Any problems with the winds in the morning?
Look, I suffer from some allergies.
Could I possibly have a different kind of meat instead?
All right, then you'll have to tell the cooks in the morning.
Did you bring anything from home for tonight?
Yes, thank you. Could I eat in the cabin
because I feel a bit awkward about this?
Yes, but only tonight.
Thank you.
Why didn't I remember that?
Hurry up, Erika!
Quiet, please!
Miss Latimore will be leading the evening's drama activities, and she wants to tell you something.
Thank you, Miss Balmont. As you know, you have been chosen to prepare a performance for the camp's night of drama.
This year will be something different. Poor old Romeo and Juliet has finished its run.
You will be writing your own original script.
Miss Latimore, Romeo and Juliet has a long tradition at this camp!
I think that, especially in such difficult times, we should respect that... tradition.
So the first thing tomorrow is that you'll start looking for ideas for... - But I've learned my lesson.
That's classic! - Erika! - Give up, Jurken. Nobody wants to see you on stage.
She wouldn't dare.
As much as I want to.
All right, calm down. Enough!
I wanted to leave. I considered this an attack on my reputation, but I couldn't stand it, so I had to...
Chocolate? I'll give you half if you don't talk about it.
Liars!
Have you already finished dinner? No. I'm leaving. This year we're not doing Romeo and Juliet.
So what? - So what? I've been preparing all year to play Juliet.
My mother expects it. All the parents are coming. My mother isn't coming.
Yes, but she isn't hanging around with you, is she?
Do you know I got the allergies from you? What are you talking about?
I'm making them up. Making them up? Shame on you.
For some of us, allergies are a life-threatening danger.
Good night. Sleep well.
Mom! Wake up, it's urgent. Erk! What happened?
Did something bite you? No, nothing physical, it's emotional.
Emotional emergency? Yes! You won't believe what they're doing here.
You have to come get me right away. What did they do to you? What's going on?
Are they tormenting you? No. I just thought you'd miss me.
Sleep, Erk. Call me during the day. You know I don't like answering the phone at night.
I always think it's the police about Val Doyle. I just wanted to hear your voice.
I heard him this morning.
Excuse me!
Do you think it was that butcher? Who?
You know, the butcher. The one who cut up those kids here a few years ago.
They never caught him. And he'll come back, because a psychopath always returns to the scene of the crime.
You should know that.
Who were you calling? Mom?
To my idiot brother. I'm calling him every evening like this.
What are you doing here? I saw you sneaking out of the cabin, so I followed you.
You really know how to annoy people, don't you?
I have a talent for it.
A talent?
What are you doing now?
I was just about to go to sleep.
Want to go out and smoke around?
I have a lighter. So?
We could light something up.
I'll take that lighter, Beri.
And the cigarettes. Erika, if you're gone by the time I count to one...
Listen, Beri. Don't make me angry.
Breathe in that fresh mountain air.
And lose yourselves in this incredible nature
until our creative juices start flowing
and the muse of writing inspires us.
I remember! That story about a child whose parents were murdered. Go on, Tom.
He lives with nasty uncle and aunt and their big, fat cousin.
They made him sleep under the stairs.
Until one day... Next!
I know. So why don't we do that bit about a really wonderful girl?
The one who's normal, right?
- Yes. - Normal, but wonderful.
One day she passes through... a graveyard! And discovers that she's Buffy! Yes!
Next! - When I said original, I meant something unique and special.
Buffy is special. - Yes, and so is Harry Potter. But with a twist on Cinderella.
Well, does anyone have... anything? What do you say about Erk? We know he has a big mouth.
You're calling me a liar, Ellison Ely?
Erika, calm down. Tell us. Do you have something?
Of course I do. Ellison Ely threw down the gauntlet, and I decided to
show her once and for all. It's a story about a girl, talented and exceptional,
who has two sisters, total airheads, one is a complete cow and
the other a bloody whore. Is this some version of Cinderella?
No! Just in the sense that it's a story of mythical proportions
and everything else is completely, depressingly real.
Fine. I like it.
Miss Latimore, I'm not talking about a fairy tale here, but a serious social satire.
Rebellion and greed and corruption and lust... Do you want to be funny?
Of course. Everything I do is hilariously witty.
Teamwork is the most important thing. Harmony.
This really is a true team event. If it weren't for our two team buddies,
that not even he could pull off this transition.
I decided to write a play about the two things I knew best:
Pain and betrayal. The setting is a hospital. - Holas! - That's how real writers do it.
They use what goes on around them. That's why I wrote the characters as rebellious young doctors
who live a risky life.
Two nasty head nurses who think they're beautiful.
And every hospital needs
victims for the prank.
But the story revolves around a Cinderella character. Nurse Ela.
A wonderful, brilliant, optimistic and selfless
girl who got on the wrong side of the road
and who sympathized with
the suffering of others.
The point is, in situations like this
you don't panic.
Don't move. Stay calm.
Don't panic!
Life is full of obstacles,
and we're facing one right now.
Let's go! That's called teamwork.
I realized that coming up with ideas
for characters is easy.
But I still didn't have a story.
Then I decided on a murder.
That's wonderful! The lead role!
Nurse Ela is something between Miss Belmont and Cinderella.
Wow, you really are an actress.
Did you ever doubt it?
You'll need a glass slipper.
Oh, yes. A glass slipper.
In my version, Nurse Ela is
the new princess at the hospital
whom the two wicked,
nasty head nurses quickly take advantage of,
who, of course, are played by Christal and Nicole.
In the first scene...
wait a moment. Why do we have to be nasty, I wonder.
When I say nasty,
I mean nasty on the inside.
Okay, I suppose that's fine.
Yes, it's fine.
Action!
That's it. My first step toward world greatness.
At first I thought it was just a dramatic pose,
my innate acting instinct mixing with the expectations of a silent audience,
then I realized what was actually happening. Nothing. But that can't be.
It's stage fright! I'm a great actress.
Bravo!
Maybe I just need
to clear my throat.
Obviously they tried to get me out of the way.
Come on, Jack!
Stop messing around!
Listen, while I do the lines
and the scene,
it's better if I read my text from here.
But how are we supposed to do the movements?
You're the victim, you don't have to move.
Let's try again.
Is that it?
My knees are killing me!
Great! The show is going to be great.
No, unless Erk stays in that chair.
Because it's too confusing.
You can't expect me to write, direct
and act at the same time. That's why I'll need an assistant during rehearsals.
Ellison, you could be my assistant.
What? No, I'm making the costumes...
Don't worry, I'll take care of them.
Nobody expects you to be good, anyway.
You just have to say
your lines and nothing else.
I've only just arrived here, I thought I could do everything.
I was lonely and nostalgic.
But you told me there's a place in you that you keep for the ones you love.
I know my home is with you.
It was obvious that the other woman tried hard to outdo me.
But even she couldn't
fill Val Doyle's shoes.
Maybe I risked death by stealing it, but it's worth seeing the reaction.
You were such a good actress today.
I was only helping Erica.
Erica couldn't be Ellie's sister.
Shouldn't Ellie be the pretty one?
You should be the star, Ellison.
Hey, aren't you two being a bit rude?
What are you doing here?
What? I'm getting in touch with my feminine side.
Do you know how addicted they've become?
Someone could have knocked my eye out.
You know, there's no need for this.
You know, you really should stop smoking... cigars.
Ellison's kimono was perfect.
It looked flawless,
just like everything else about her.
What? Barry Holas?
Jack!
Jack! Why are you dressed up as
Ellison Ellie?
You thought I was Ellison Ellie?
Does it matter?
Jack and Barry Holas! Get back to your cottages right now!
Right now!
I stayed on the sidelines for most of the next day.
Everyone kept asking me to take control
Now is the time to show
Ellison Ellie
who the real sister of Ellie is.
Jack! How do I look?
Ellison found this for me.
You look ridiculous, Mardja.
Margaret, my name is Margaret.
Only because I misspelled it
the first time I wrote it down.
Yes, last year!
Three years ago.
doesn't mean they have to call me that.
Jak, we need to talk about my outfit.
Okay, fine. - The man is a hero!
What kind of hero rushes into a fire to save someone else?
That's ironic, Berry.
No, that doesn't work on me.
Look, can you do something special for me, okay?
Jak! - Yes. - This rope doesn't suit me,
you promised, remember? - Yes.
Work on the scene, please...
I'm working on it, I swear, all right? - Yes.
Elison looks great in your costume, doesn't she?
Well, it's not mine, Tom.
I made it for Erica.
I think she's the one playing Ella.
And who allowed you to work on the costumes without my approval?
Well, you weren't there.
I can recognize a conspiracy when I see one. Admit it.
You planned to get rid of me and take over the lead.
Stop! It was your idea.
You've been planning this the whole time, haven't you, Elison?
I trusted you! - No, you didn't!
- Yes, I did!
Can we start the rehearsal? I have nothing against it.
Places! - This time nothing will stand in my way to my destiny.
Because this battle is my destiny, not hers. It's time for real acting!
Give up, Jak. You're terrible.
You simply can't act.
Why? Why?
Someone finally said it out loud.
Not even when I step on stage and outshine everyone with my talent.
My dreams have sunk.
Why do you answer the phone? Hey, movie star, how are you?
Put Mom on.
Erk, what's up? - Mom, I found a lump on my head and I think it's a tumor.
You have to come right now and take me for a biopsy... Erk, calm down.
You've had that lump since you were a baby and fell out of Val Djoju's arms.
We agreed you wouldn't notice it.
He wants to say hi. No, stop.
Two days, thief. Nobody steals from me! Two days and your life is...
Hello, it's me. No, everything's fine, I just wanted to see if you're coming
to the show. Yes, well, I'm coming now. Actually, I'm playing the lead role.
She's not a silly actress.
She's actually fun.
I'm not! Can't you pretend, just once,
to be interested in
what I do?
I was sleeping.
I wasn't eavesdropping.
Look at yourself.
Spying on people. Hanging around.
No wonder you don't have any friends.
She can't talk.
All right, Erika. What's the problem?
Did you lose your voice?
They say miracles don't happen.
Come on, sweetheart, get up!
Well, obviously I can't
leave her here alone.
I'll stay with her.
Thank you, Ellison. Let her drink plenty of fluids.
That'll teach you not to mix
bleach with Barry Holas.
Thank you.
I know you're acting. I just wanted
to get out of that silly walk.
This lesson is about fighting,
which means you need to go out and stand up for yourselves.
Stop pushing!
Follow me! Left, right...!
Miss Ellison, I'm Dolly Belmont,
Ellison's teacher.
Yes, thank you, I'm fine.
Actually I'm not, I'm disappointed.
Why, I'll tell you why, Miss Ellison.
Because I find your
behavior pitiful. These children have
put a lot of effort into the play, and you
can't even bother to show up.
I have to say, it disgusts me.
Fine, take her to the cabin, please.
What happened?
Kenny fell.
Hello, Dolly Belmont, how can I help you...
Miss Ellison!
I don't know what game
you two are playing with me.
Do you know how much trouble you've caused?
I didn't... Silence.
She had nothing to do with it,
it was my idea.
You expect me to believe that?
You two are disgustingly sick.
Enough!
All right, Erika, I'm ready to take you at your word.
I forbid you to take part in the play.
And you! Keep your head down.
I'll be watching you both.
Ellison, I only wanted
to help...
Are Belmont and Kenard sleeping together?
Belmont isn't sleeping. She just keeps wandering around.
Do you smell that?
What?
What's that smell?
Fire!
Bravo, Berry!
You're not exactly in the mood for extracurricular activities at this camp, are you?
Thanks!
I couldn't sleep that night.
Not because I'm banned from the play.
Well, not only that, but I couldn't face my mom's disappointment when she finds out.
Not even because I got
deep into the light
kissing Berry Hollas. It's her fault.
It all started when I began to hate Allison Ecl.
And now, for some reason,
Allison Eccl hates me.
Me. How can anyone hate me?
Obviously she's losing it. - What do we do?
We have to find all the people she's hurt
and the ones who doubted her and let them make amends.
First family, then teachers.
And finally so-called friends.
Don't do that, Sister!
Yes, Doctor.
Allison betrayed me. Why?
I don't know. Maybe just to make me suffer more.
All I knew was that I had walked into a trap.
So, Jack, where are they? - Who?
The sausages, for the operation! You know, the utensils?
Okay! - Erika, go get the utensils.
And then, straight to the cabin.
Understood?
Yes, ma'am.
Everyone, stop panicking. Remember
that harmony is an essential part of our team.
So if I hear one more raised
voice, I'll personally wring your necks!
It's fine for a phone call.
You knew I had stage fright, you knew.
What are you talking about?
You knew the moment you met me
that you'd get the lead role.
Yes, I'm psychic.
Just bring that equipment, please.
You know I don't have it.
Why, Allison Eccl, why do you have to
be better than me at everything?
Why do you have to have a better life,
why do you look better, why?
Listen, Erika. I'm tired of this
competition you think exists between us.
You think I have everything?
Fine, think so.
But at least your family
cares about what you do.
Where's mine?
That's why you do what's expected of you.
I was a fraud. I just wanted to disappear.
They wouldn't miss me anyway.
Hey, movie star?
A week without us, huh?
Lenny, I'm so glad to see you.
Quick, let's go!
What happened?
You won't believe how these new people
treated me!
Take me home right now! Where's Mom? She sent me to give you this.
Calm down a little.
Tonight's the big night. If you're nervous, that's normal. It's just nerves.
Leni, it's not nerves. I've got nothing ready for the show!
I can't even bring myself to look at it.
Mom thinks I'm the star of the evening. Fine, then let's go, and the others can handle the rest.
Thanks, Leni. It's okay, nothing terrible. Did you mess up a lot?
It's not just my fault. Anyway, it doesn't really matter, does it?
Here, take it. What is this?
It's the thing Mom made for the show.
Are you all right?
I mean, you won't disappoint anyone, right? That's right.
Though, sweetheart, we'd love to see how it turns out. Really?
Yes. You really have a gift for it. What do you mean?
Erika, I've spent my whole life in a truck. I've driven across the whole country.
And I've never met anyone with as much determination as you to succeed.
You're the best.
Tom! Oh, yes! Thanks, Jack. You're the best. Don't worry about it.
My mom made them.
At least I didn't let them down. Everyone was happy.
Good luck with them. Thanks, Jack.
Almost all of them. Not Allison.
Me too.
It was raining the day I first walked into Mercy General Hospital.
It was as if the heavens had opened to wash the dirt off the city streets.
No chance... What are you doing here? I was just thinking...
Back to the little house! Right now!
This is the moment I really wanted to be in the hospital.
Maybe I could make that happen. I just have to concentrate.
It's hard to concentrate when you're lying on...
a book!
Murder at Mercy Hospital. A drama by Erika Jurken.
Let me go first. I was the first to come here.
He set a fire in which he almost died.
For heaven's sake, woman, you're a paramedic! Get a grip!
Such a perfect thing can only be the work of Allison Eich.
From Erika Jurken. It's strange how such a small word as "maybe" can mean so much.
A small word. A big thing. I missed it, but Ellison didn't.
I wondered what else I had missed.
Whatever happened to you, I thought I could handle it on my own.
Then you told me there was a place you keep inside yourself for the ones you love.
And now I know my home is with you.
That's my daughter!
Mom didn't look disappointed at all.
She was proud, and I was glad she came.
I didn't know you could write.
It's as if they hit me when they told me.
Thanks for coming, Mom. You look great.
Great, where's my nail file? Bianca Belmont took it. She says it's rude.
Okay. Which one is Belmont?
You're proud of your sister? I'm the real talent in this family.
I played a horse for seven years.
Congratulations! Thanks, Barry. You were very good tonight.
Yeah, I know. Listen, about that night...
Next time, nothing without a tongue!
Lenny, can I borrow your phone? Yes.
Is everything all right? Yes, it's just that a friend has to get in touch with someone.
Maybe she had trouble at the restaurant.
She didn't show up for the same reason she never shows up.
Because I'm third on the priority list. I bet he won't meet me at the station.
Luckily. What do you mean?
Well, you're coming back with us in Lenny's truck, right?
Yes, I'd like that.
I'll probably have to... Yes.
Yes, it's me. You don't have to come see me tomorrow.
I'll stay with Erika. A friend.
From Bering Heights.
That's your problem, right? You know what, I'm not yours.
Erika? We've been looking everywhere for you.
I can hardly wait for tomorrow... Lenny and I have decided to get married.
Because we love each other very much. That's great. Congratulations!
You know, if Lenny marries Mom, you can change your last name.
Oh my God! Yes! Erika Jurken can be Erika...
Grab.
I hate you, Ellison Eli.
Translation and adaptation: Rua