Promise I'll Be Fine (2024) Movie Script
1
Give me the knife.
Try to unscrew these.
-Give it to me.
-Almost there.
-Got it?
-It's not working.
-You have to screw it in!
-You think you know better?
-I have eyes, don't I?
-Why don't you carry a screwdriver?
-You can't even screw it in, dumbass.
-It's tough without a screwdriver.
What good is that pouch
without a screwdriver?
-To show off!
-I bet!
-Give me a puff.
-Here.
Don't smoke it all!
Three, two, one.... go!
Come on!
IN CO-PRODUCTION WITH
SLOVAK TELEVISION AND RADIO
Go around her!
What an idiot!
WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM
Your son has skipped
another twenty hours of school.
Oh dear.
-They want to speak to you at school.
-Yeah, sure.
This soup is just what I needed.
Thanks, Mom.
Talk to the boy.
If he's skipping school,
I don't want him here.
He has to go to school. No question.
Look, I have to go back tomorrow.
But I have next week off. So...
You know what? Clear the table
and turn off the light when you're done.
Sleep in tomorrow.
I'll go to the post office.
Then we can decide what to do next.
-I can come with if you need.
-I know.
But it won't be necessary.
A FILM BY KATARNA GRAMATOV
INSPIRED BY LIFE
IN SLOVAKIA'S "HUNGER VALLEYS"
-Hey!
-Hi!
Why did you make up the couch?
She isn't coming today.
Didn't she call to tell you?
We're not really stealing his gas.
-What does he need gas for when he's dead?
-True.
It's not like they're going
to use the car.
-We're just going to take a little gas.
-We'll borrow it!
-Go!
-Give me the hose!
Wait, I hope it's open.
-When was the funeral?
-On Saturday.
Let's take it all.
-You don't have to tell Eo.
-But you'd both like to go for a ride.
-It's really difficult.
-Give it here. It's all that smoking.
Try it then.
-Hold it here.
-What?
Hold it here if you're so tough.
Fucking hell. Who said it didn't work?
-Fuck off with that cigarette.
-Don't worry!
Smoking right next to the gasoline...
Wakey, wakey.
Hi.
Hi.
A creek runs through here.
Amazing place to go for a walk.
Such beautiful, picturesque nature.
There's beautiful nature all around.
Old folks really like living here.
-Sounds nice.
-The air here is very clean.
This is the post office. But don't worry,
my son Enrique will bring you the mail.
Far less trouble than in the house,
you'll see.
True.
Wait here.
Ever taken a girl for a ride
on the moped?
No.
When will you come
and stay for real?
Soon.
Next time, really.
It's my boss.
I need to take this.
Hey...
-Do you have to go?
-No. Let's go to the post office.
Yo, gone,
this track is an escape, bullshit gone
We'll get through the tough, tough days
I grab the mic and say, "Mic check,"
and people are gone with me for a sec...
PROMISE, I'LL BE FINE
STARRING
-Cool!
-Nothing!
It's the wind. Otherwise, it would work.
Watch.
You're full of shit.
-See that?
-I can do that too.
-Sure, you with that head of yours!
-What's he looking at?
-Don't you have things to do?
-Who are you looking at?
-Can you find no peace?
-It's all broken down.
Look at those tires, all flat.
-He won't let him pass.
-A hell of a traffic jam.
He's pissing on the post office.
Drunk again.
-He slept in.
-There he goes! Look!
What a life. He gets up in the morning
and he's already fucked up.
-Like, first thing?
-He never sobers up.
-Why would he?
-At least he doesn't get sick.
One day he'll sober up
and be hungover forever.
-Shakira!
-Why water the plants? It's going to rain.
Look out!
Remember last time,
when he fell off his scooter?
The hip-hopper is dancing again.
Check it out.
Hip-hop is alive.
She almost jumped it!
We're so mean.
I can't even blow smoke rings
because of you, Adam.
Gyppos are bad luck.
Blueberries for sale!
I remember that.
He stole an ashtray
with an old lady's cigarette butts.
-You smoked them too.
-Maybe after you brought them.
But I didn't steal them.
No one wants blueberries.
-I might as well... You know.
-Right.
It's getting on my nerves!
A car's coming.
-I know who it is.
-Who?
Another friend of your mom's?
Think he'll buy?
No way.
-Hi Eo.
-Hey!
Want to buy some blueberries?
-Five euros each.
-Alright.
No way! Those were my blueberries.
-It's fair this way.
-My mom doesn't give me money.
-Neither does mine.
-I won't have enough for the garage.
-We'll find some other work.
-Yeah.
-There's plenty of work around.
-Work is good for the soul.
Jesus. What an idiot.
-That's the guy from the ditch.
-Palo, are you asleep?
-Palo, shitfaced again!?
-Hey!
-He's asleep.
-You can't even clap.
-Look, pizza!
-Take it, Adam.
No, you take it.
-You steal all the time, Adam.
-See if there's a whole pizza inside.
-There is.
-So take it! We can't just leave it here.
Come on, take it.
-Quick! Run!
-Wake up, old man!
"Fuck them, love them, we'll be there.
Driving around..."
Stop taking pictures of me, you Gyppo!
-Have some more pizza.
-Leave me a slice!
-Don't be lazy and come get it.
-You better not eat it all.
It's my mom. Shut up.
Yeah?
I'm not coming home yet.
-Eo bought us pizza.
-Adam, pass the bottle!
Give me half an hour.
-Okay, I'm coming.
-Put out that cigarette!
Give me that bottle!
-I have to go.
-Is it past your bedtime?
You're one to talk.
Your mom doesn't even know your name.
-At least she's not a Gyppo.
-Dude, we said family was off-limits.
-This is the meet-up.
-Show me.
It says the main prize is 400 euros.
400 euros?
That would be nice.
-We'll win and go home.
-What would you buy if you won?
A new carburetor, exhaust pipe...
-What would you buy?
-I would invest.
Mr. businessman.
Better than an exhaust pipe.
Dude. And a carburetor.
Dear citizens,
report to the mayor's office
for community service
today from 1 PM.
A private vendor is offering
the following:
a wide assortment of rain boots,
work boots...
Hello.
...sandals, men's
and women's sneakers...
I have to set this place up
like I'm used to.
Then it doesn't matter where you are.
You feel at home anywhere.
This is a nice place. You'll see.
I guess everyone worked
in the glass factory?
Everyone. My granny too.
Really?
Here's everything for the whole month.
-Thanks.
-Okay, I'm off.
-Bye.
-Bye.
Did Erika show up for community service?
Yeah, she did.
Better than slaving away
at the grocery store.
She can sweep up a little,
take it easy.
-Do you want breakfast or lunch?
-Soup.
-Is my hoodie dry already?
-How could it be dry?
-Why wouldn't it be?
-You didn't notice it was drenched in oil?
Don't start with me.
I won't make a fool of myself.
Here.
Look what I found in the washing machine.
Right in front of my eyes.
This is the last time.
Tell your mom to buy you more hoodies.
-Can't you fix it?
-Wait, I got it!
-Eo, look who it is.
-Hey guys.
Hi.
Will you text me later?
-Are you going to text her?
-"Hey guys..."
"Will you text me later?"
-What are you gonna chat about, Eo?
-Yeah, what?
Just fix your moped, smartass.
-"Will you text me later?"
-Okay, enough.
There will be some explaining to do.
Let's say you ask someone in charge,
"When will there be peace
in this country?" And they tell you,
"Peace is a relative term, you know."
"If we look at it from the point of view
of an ordinary person..."
That's when you realize
you won't get a proper answer.
-Hello.
-Hi.
Hi. We going to Cifo's in the afternoon?
-I don't care. I just have to finish this.
-Okay.
-For the old folks?
-Yeah.
-Can I come with you?
-No.
-Meet me at the square.
-Fine.
What about the lollipop?
-Adam, put it there.
-Thanks.
14.70.
-Is your mom in Austria, Eo?
-Uh-huh.
Thank you.
What is it, Eo?
I'm with the old man at the doctor's.
I'll call you later.
Okay. Call me when you can.
Okay, bye.
-Thank you.
-Bye.
-Hello.
-Hi, Enrique.
-This is for the whole month.
-Thank you.
-Bye.
-Bye.
-Hello.
-Hello.
-Harder!
-Come on.
-You're too weak, Dominik.
-Why don't you try it, Adam?
Come on, harder.
Again, again.
I finally have time to talk.
So, what did you and the boys
get up to today?
Really? On your mopeds?
Who was with you?
I see. Were there any girls?
I'm glad you're having a nice summer.
I hope you win at that meet-up.
Fingers crossed.
When I'm back,
you can take me for a ride.
Me?
I just got home from work. I'm beat.
I wish I was there already.
What? I miss you.
I was thinking about you today at work.
I knew you were with the boys,
having a great time.
Just a couple more days
and I'll be back.
-Hey.
-Don't smoke here.
I don't want the neighbors
complaining again.
Have you talked to your mom?
Maybe she'll come next week.
-Should we scare him?
-Yeah, let's do it.
-Run!
-Run, you idiot.
Who are you shouting at?
Eo, I can't make it today.
Don't be mad.
Another lady got sick
and the boss wants me to stay. Sorry.
I'll call you later, okay?
Could you go see Helena?
She needs some groceries.
I know you're all on your mopeds,
but please go see her.
Don't worry! You have my word!
I'll be back
before the end of the holidays.
I just need to save up some more money.
Did you get my package?
I hope I got it right.
I can't take any more
of Grandma's whining.
I hope you like it.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Love you. Bye.
-Check out my skills!
-You suck.
Still better than you.
The most you'll get out of it
is spare parts.
I'll send you the address.
Bye.
-Pour it in, Dominik.
-Nice.
So clumsy!
-Slowly, slowly!
-Pour it yourself!
-Leave some for the others.
-Shut up.
-Give me a push, Adam.
-Sure.
-It's probably the throttle cable.
-It doesn't even work. Piece of junk.
Shut up, Adam. Your mom won't even let you
go to the meet-up.
What about you? We heard you yesterday!
"Mom, please let me go!"
-What's up, guys?
-Hey.
-Hey, assholes.
-Hi, tevo.
-What's up?
-We're preparing for the meet-up.
-What's the prize?
-400 euros.
You want to enter the contest
with these clunkers?
I bet they won't even make it up
ustek's hill.
I'm a little short.
-Again, Julko?
-It's just 4.20.
If you can't pay,
you can park that rustbucket outside.
I'm fed up.
You're always loafing around...
I've had enough, boys.
-Fine, I'll spot him.
-So now he's got money.
Why bother signing up
with this piece of junk?
It's all we've got.
Try going up ustek's hill.
But don't call me saying,
"tevo, come pick us up!"
My car is small and gas is expensive.
They want a place to park,
but they have no money.
Do you have change for a fiver?
Don't let it happen again.
Let's bounce.
Let's go up ustek's hill.
-That's insane.
-I'm going.
Dominik, don't you go either.
Don't!
Eo! Don't go through there!
You're going to fall!
Eo!
Enrique.
Anything broken?
All good?
I can't take this anymore.
It's always something with you.
You're going to give me a heart attack.
What's wrong with it?
-It's gonna be expensive.
-How much?
A hundred, for sure.
Look, the frame is broken too.
You'll need a new one.
All because tevo told me to go there.
Help me put it inside.
-How will I go to the meet-up now?
-I guess you're not going.
We'll either sell something
or everyone will chip in.
What? No way I'm pitching in for him.
Julo, don't start with me!
I doubt we can sell that.
There's a funeral on Saturday.
We can get some gas.
-Or take some cowbells from the cows.
-Yeah, right!
-Nobody buys cowbells from Gypsies.
-I want nothing to do with stealing.
Do you want to go to the meet-up?
You do!
What could we possibly sell?
What is that?
We can sell this hatchet.
That's a shepherd's axe!
-I found it in some tourists' cabin.
-You stole it?
I borrowed it.
It's traditional, hand-made.
-How much do you think it's worth?
-Maybe a hundred?
-Could be.
-Yeah, maybe.
-Thanks.
-Thanks, Cifo.
We've brought you something.
-What is that?
-They go for about a hundred online.
For this?
Honestly, it's not that great.
Just a piece of junk.
I can sing you a bandit song
if you want.
The carriage rumbles through the valley
The bandits sneak through the woods...
Eo, go make some coffee and tea.
Two spoons of sugar.
This thing you've brought me
does look like a shepherd's axe,
but a true bandit's axe
looks completely different.
Jnok had one made of steel.
And he had a belt
that gave him strength.
Legend says he robbed the rich
to give to the poor.
Our ancestors used these axes
to cut branches for kindling.
Here's your coffee, Cifo.
Julo, go get yours yourself.
Eo, check this out.
-Put this one in.
-Look.
Wait. Eo, wait.
Wait, I'll put the other one in.
Dominik, did you learn
the alphabet in school?
Do you know the alphabet?
-Yeah, kinda.
-You sure?
Do you know the letter M?
Yeah, I guess.
-What are you doing here?
-Looking for sugar.
Can you say the letter M
multiple times in a row?
-Yeah.
-Okay, let's try. I'll test you.
Say the letter M multiple times in a row.
Quickly.
I'll tell you when to stop.
Stop. Now I'll ask you something.
What does a cow drink?
-Milk.
-Gotcha!
-Water.
-Water!
Such a dumb joke.
Cifo, how much for the axe?
Twenty euros.
Maybe I'll throw in some cigarettes.
That's it?
Whatever, let's go.
Today is Sunday, right?
They're showing a rerun of some concert.
Wanna watch it together?
You're going to sulk now?
Just because of the bike?
Ask your mom.
You know I don't have any money.
Where does your mom
find all those old people?
Go on.
-It's her job.
-What do you mean, she's a caregiver?
My dad was right.
She's screwing you over.
She has plenty of money.
She's just using you.
-Who told you that?
-The whole village knows about it.
Why do you go to their homes?
You're an asshole, Julo.
Why do you even hang out with me?
Because I have no choice.
Can I have a sip?
Come on, Adam.
Let's go.
Hold it for me.
-Can I have some?
-Go ahead.
-You'll go mow the back.
-I don't feel like it.
-What's your problem?
-The old hag will give us 10 euros tops.
Let's go swimming instead.
We should've gone to the football game.
-Raid the lockers.
-I'm not going anywhere.
Eo, why doesn't your mom give you cash?
Yeah, she could do that.
Get some money.
I know about a frame for a good price.
-I don't want to go to the meet-up.
-What? We already agreed on it.
You really don't want to go?
-Take that, Eo!
-Dumbass!
Aim for his head.
Come on, no rocks.
-Almost.
-Almost.
-His stupid little head.
-Idiot!
Show us how it's done.
-Come on, help us out.
-That dipshit isn't worth it.
-It'll make you feel good.
-Fuck him.
-So close, Adam.
-I almost got him.
Adam, where are you?
Wait a minute!
Hi.
I've got something to ask you.
Later, when you come over.
Can I go with you?
I did everything. Went to the post office,
the grocery store...
Mom,
my moped broke down.
You really don't have any money?
Then come! Don't just talk about it.
I feel like an idiot.
I think it's loan-sharking.
Loan-sharking is usury.
One, two, three... All good.
I'm struggling here.
You guys are crossword geniuses.
What about you, Eo?
Are you enjoying the holidays?
Tell him.
-He fell.
-I did not.
Oh please.
Old ustek put up wire
all across the forest.
Jesus, he could've killed himself.
It wasn't the first time.
But he always survives.
It's me who's always on the verge
of a heart attack.
-What about Mat'a?
-I'm not gonna waste my breath on her.
We saw her recently.
Showing off in her new car.
-Don't even say her name.
-She's not worth fussing over.
She can stay in the West if she wants.
You can't choose your family.
But you can choose your friends.
My darlings. Cheers.
Hi Mom. Good afternoon.
If you go up this hill, there's a...
God, what was it again...
-Jnok's Lookout Tower.
-Right, Jnok's Lookout Tower.
Beautiful place to go for a walk.
Lovely, picturesque nature.
Over there's the post office.
But don't worry about that.
Eo will get your mail.
Is there a cinema or theatre nearby?
In Zvolen.
It's about a two or three-hour drive.
But we'll figure that out.
It's the least we can do.
And this right here
is your new home.
My whole life
I've never lived in an apartment.
This is your apartment building.
The post office is that way.
There's also a pub.
It's really nice around here.
God, I'm such a mess today.
Unfortunately, Slovakia is experiencing
the effects of high inflation.
Food prices are skyrocketing.
While last year the price
for a kilo of onions was 70 cents,
today it's around 2 euros...
I'm happy to see you wearing it.
An earring would look cool on you too.
Wouldn't you like one?
-No.
-Why? It's very trendy now.
I don't like it.
-Or a new haircut? Highlights?
-I'm good.
I could give you a haircut.
Just a little trim.
When the old man goes to the movies,
can I come too?
Jesus.
I'm sorry?
-Can I go to the movies with the old man?
-Sure.
Ah, this is the life.
Soda, pizza...
If only that kid would stop crying.
-I could use a shot.
-Go ahead. I'll drive.
Yeah, right! My brand new car.
So? I can drive.
I'll take you for a ride.
Let's switch.
Alright, slow down.
Slow down.
Eo.
Slow down.
Slow down!
Eo.
Eo!
Eo, slow down!
Eo, come on, slow down!
There's no way
you came up with that on your own.
Spill it.
Who's been talking shit about me?
Mom, I'm not stupid.
Enrique, I have to go to work.
I have to make money somehow.
There are no proper jobs around here.
-Sure.
-I can't do community service.
Can you picture me in an orange vest?
Eo, I'm doing the best I can.
Every mother wants
what's best for her child.
I can get some cash if you need.
Yeah?
How?
Listen to me, Eo.
If I find out you're stealing,
I'll stop coming.
I don't steal.
Don't even hang out with people who do,
or people will think you're a thief too!
Have you ever stolen anything?
TIBOR DOLEAL
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
TIBOR DOLEAL
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
PROFITING OFF
OTHER PEOPLE'S MISFORTUNE.
COUPLE SCAMS
DEBTORS OUT OF PROPERTY.
A MAN AND A WOMAN TARGETING
PEOPLE UNDER FINANCIAL STRAIN.
YOU MAKE ME HAPPY.
Go for it!
Come on, drift!
You really don't want to go
to the meet-up, Eo?
Adam, shine the light for me.
I'm going down.
I hope he crashes.
He's getting on my nerves, seriously.
-What's with the handshake?
-We made a deal.
-What deal?
-I'll go to the funeral, you'll get gas,
-and you two will go to the football game.
-I don't trust him.
He wants to go to the meet-up.
We shook on it.
-He's a flake.
-He said he'd do it. For real.
Eo!
You guys are fucking stupid!
-What are you doing?
-Eo!
Stop fucking around.
Eo.
-You better not flake tomorrow.
-Stop it, dude! Keep the light on!
Listen to me!
If you even think about not coming...
I'll be there.
Hi. It's me, Eo.
Eo?
If your mom put you up to this,
don't even bother.
No. Mom doesn't know.
You were right.
Okay. Now what?
-I don't have credit. Call me.
-Okay.
Now let us turn to the Virgin Mary
with a prayer for our brother,
Branislav Gajdo.
Let us remember, Mary,
Our Lady of Sorrows,
how you stood under the cross
when the Son of God was dying
for our salvation.
We remember the pain you experienced.
Kindly intercede for our brother.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Amen.
What the...
-No, I just...
-The fuck are you doing, you little shit?
Fucking thief!
How the hell did you get in?
You come here to steal?
Motherfucker.
How the fuck did you get in?
How did you get in?!
I have the money.
Okay, but not a word to my dad.
-Can I come in?
-Come on.
-Adam, it's my turn.
-Go ahead.
Hello.
Dammit, what's my password?
Julo, come here.
-Dad, it says your account is blocked.
-American cunts!
Never mind.
Watch and learn.
Okay, I see!
Now watch me and learn.
Julo.
-Yes?
-Come here, please.
It'll only take you a second.
And change my profile picture too.
I've already uploaded them from my phone
like you showed me.
-Dad, just use your old picture.
-Then why did I take so many photos?
I have no idea.
In this country, they steal from the poor
and give to the rich.
We need to defend our sovereignty.
-Everyone's been messed up since Covid.
-Eo, watch.
-Eo, you got your ID yet?
-We all have it. Except Adam.
He's barely in the double digits.
If I were issuing IDs, I would first ask,
"Can you draw the Slovak flag?"
Not the rainbow flag.
The proper Slovak flag.
-"Can you sing the anthem?"
-I only know the beginning.
So I'd say, "If you can, here you go."
"If not, no ID for you."
-Adam won't get his ID until he's 30.
-Yeah, right.
Decent Slovaks will be afraid
to go out on the street.
What with all the immigrants and perverts
everywhere.
Boys, don't disappoint me.
The future depends on you.
Dominik, let's go to the meet-up.
Fix my moped.
-I have the money.
-You're such an idiot.
-You wanted to go!
-You can't be trusted.
-Why?
-Why do you think?
-What would you have done in that locker?
-At least I don't suck old dudes' cocks.
What?!
-Let's get out of here.
-Good one.
Why don't you just fix his bike
if he's got the money?
-Are you going to sleep?
-Yeah.
There's nothing on TV anyway.
I'm going to bed too.
But there's a good movie on tomorrow.
We could watch it together.
I'm going to the meet-up tomorrow.
Oh, really?
Did all the boys' moms agree to this?
Sounds fishy to me.
I'll call Lucia tomorrow.
See if Dominik's told her about it.
Don't call anyone!
I'm worried about you, not like your mom.
-You're not calling anyone!
-I'm not your friend!
Without me, you'd be out on the streets.
FOR SALE
LET'S SAVE SLOVAKIA!
Adam, bring me the screwdriver.
Here. How much longer are you gonna take?
I'm almost done.
-Where's Dominik?
-Probably overslept.
-He was up late working on your bike.
-I could use a coffee.
-I don't understand.
-Say "quick".
-Who is this?
-You don't know me.
-Just say "quick".
-Quick.
Suck my dick!
-I filmed that.
-What about Dominik?
-"Don't you dare oversleep!"
-"I want to go to the meet-up!"
I didn't even have time to eat
because of him.
I haven't eaten either. Have you eaten?
I'm finished.
I'm going to pick him up.
Yeah, go.
-I'm not giving them to you.
-I'll get them myself.
-Mom, give me the keys!
-No way.
Shut up already!
-Let me go!
-Get your ass in your room!
No!
-You're staying home!
-I don't care. I'm going.
-No! Stay home!
-You're embarrassing me.
You're just like your father!
Are your friends more important than me?
They are.
Stop the goddamn yelling.
-Give me the keys!
-I won't!
-I'm going. Get out of my way.
-Dominik, no!
-Don't you dare come back!
-I don't want to.
-I regret having you.
-So? I don't care.
Wait.
-What?
-I don't have shoes.
Then buy some.
-Looking good.
-Yeah, right.
What's that?
-There's a tunnel.
-First time I'm seeing it.
-What if one of us breaks down?
-My bike's been running weird lately.
Especially since Adam
brought me that gas.
It's dirty. Like him.
I almost got bitten by a dog,
getting your gas.
-Dogs don't eat other dogs.
-Autistic idiot.
This guy again.
Hey boys. How you doing?
-Like doors.
-Just waiting to be locked up.
-Was I right about the electricals?
-No.
Here's the cash. I'm also paying for Julo.
What was the issue then?
What do you care?
You've got your money, just go.
Don't forget who you're talking to.
tevo, let it go.
I was thinking of having a smoke
with you guys, but...
Let's go. I'll take you someplace nice.
Bye, losers!
You're turning into a real asshole.
-Bye, Enrique Iglesias!
-Fake-ass idiot.
Your mom.
"Your mom." That's funny.
Your girlfriend's left you for tevo.
-Julo, shut up, or I'll...
-You'll what? With those scrawny arms...
-You're a fake-ass dickhead too.
-Your mom.
-We said family was off-limits.
-What about my mom? Tell me.
Why so quiet all of a sudden?
What about my mom?
-Why won't you talk? Come on.
-I've already told you.
Guys, don't fight over that gut-fucker .
-You're so lame.
-What? I heard it on TikTok.
You can't even say it properly.
Yeah, right, dumbass.
-Let's go to the meet-up.
-Yeah, let's go.
Go around.
-It's huge.
-I'm kinda nervous.
-Your cock too soft or what?
-At least I'm not a Gyppo.
Very funny.
-Let's go.
-This road isn't for mopeds.
We're all gonna get flats, man.
Mopeds are just bikes,
and this road's for bikes.
Let's go.
Rev it up!
Keep the lights on, Adam!
-Come on!
-Julo, where are you?
I'm scared.
Eo, wait!
I can't catch my breath.
You guys are idiots.
-You were scared as hell!
-But I made it!
We nailed it!
Look, a McDonald's.
McDonald's. Are we going?
-How do you want to get there?
-We can take this highway.
-Yeah, let's go.
-Julo, I'll have a cheeseburger.
I'll have one too.
-The wind is crazy with all these cars.
-Dominik, faster!
Stop honking!
-Stop honking, you fucking dickhead!
-Fuckers!
The wind is fucking crazy.
-It's really intense with these trucks.
-Right?
-We're here.
-We made it.
That highway was wild.
All those idiots honking.
-Don't cut in line.
-I'm going first.
-What do we have here?
-What are we getting?
Can you read any of it, Adam?
We're loaded.
We can get a whole combo.
It's not working.
-I'm gonna smash this thing.
-It's fucked up.
-Eat in or take away?
-Take away, right?
-Take away.
-Eat in.
-Why?
-Just because.
-Okay.
-You want to eat on the moped?
Look, I'm eating like stupid tevo.
Adam,
how has no one ever punched your face in?
Him? With those scrawny little arms?
I'd punch his links straight off.
-That's not what they're called.
-They're inks, dude.
What are you laughing at, dickhead?
I'll try this one.
Go ahead.
It's weird.
-Mine's alright.
-Wanna try mine?
-Why did you order it?
-Just to try it.
-The fuck is this shit?
-I don't know.
It's tasty!
-What are you looking at?
-You're not alone here.
-Nice one.
-Damn right.
Where did he go?
What's he doing over there?
-Isn't that the guy who lived by the pub?
-Eo used to go to his place.
He moved away after, didn't he?
He was a pretty cool dude.
-You were like five years old back then.
-So what? I remember him.
-Looks like they planned to meet here.
-Totally.
That's why he wanted to eat here.
I doubt they just randomly
bumped into each other.
He's shaking his hand.
He might be his long-lost dad.
Looks like it.
He's leaving. Let's go.
-I'm not leaving this here.
-Me neither.
Eo, wait!
-Where are you going?
-What happened?
-What's gotten into you?
-Who was that?
-Wait!
-Aren't we going to the meet-up?
Are we going or what?
-See? I told you so.
-What a dumbass.
He only went to meet with that guy.
I guess we're going home.
Shit, I set up my moped for the meet-up,
and that asshole ruins it.
Why are you running away from us?
Stop if you're not scared.
Stop!
Stop!
-Tell us why you left!
-Idiot!
Stop if you've got the balls.
Are you crying, Eo?
Eo!
-Are you crying?
-Dickhead!
Come on, come on, come on!
-Eo, don't cry!
-Mommy, mommy!
-What a dick!
-Tell us what's going on!
Did he find out that old guy
was his dad or something?
-He learned the truth!
-Exactly, now he knows the truth.
I don't have anyone left.
My daughters left for Germany...
My father built the house.
With his own hands.
I didn't have the strength
or the heart to sell it.
Your mom helped me.
Do you know Tibor too?
Yes.
The debt was so big that I couldn't afford
to pay it off from my pension.
Does my mom live in your house now?
I don't know.
But it's under her name now.
And this one here is mine.
I'll spend the rest of my life here.
I promised that to myself.
-Look who it is.
-Speaking of the dickhead...
Speak.
You know I keep my nose out
of your mother's exploitation business.
I don't know anything, Enrique.
She just called to find out
if anyone came by asking for her
or those poor people.
Everyone only thinks about themselves.
You should too.
Can't you come home
like a normal person?
-What's wrong?
-Nothing.
-I've come to stay here for a while.
-Why?
I'll stay the night
and spend some time with Enrique...
-What?
-You came to hide out here?
-Jeez, Mom.
-I don't want to live like this anymore.
What's wrong? I don't get it.
He's too young to endure such bitterness.
This bitterness of life.
A mother should protect her child.
-I'm just trying to live a good life.
-Do you realize what people say about you?
-You're buying into this village gossip?
-I'm being lumped in with you two!
That's how it goes in the village.
People lump everything together.
-That's why Dad got out of here.
-You can put on quite the show.
-But it won't work on me.
-Excuse me?
Stop defending this life.
You're all just rotting away here.
Listen,
if you wanted us to believe this,
you'd have to love us at least a little.
Like you love yourself.
We didn't know you were coming.
Make up the couch yourself.
Surprise.
You're so tough all of a sudden.
Does it look bad?
I think I'll take a bit more off the back.
I look like an idiot.
You look cool.
Change is the spice of life, no?
Yum.
Here, have some.
Look, he's with his mom again.
Your mom's a loan-sharking bitch,
dickhead!
It's gonna look like a glass factory
back home.
-What?
-Just smile a little.
-Fake it if you have to. It helps.
-I don't have to.
The village is always full of gossip.
Don't worry,
no one will even remember in a week.
You shouldn't take things too personally.
As long as your conscience is clear,
nothing else matters.
Why are you so quiet?
Talk to me.
You like it here, don't you?
When I was your age,
I couldn't stand this place.
I only had Grandma.
Just like you, actually.
I even lived in the same room as you.
I just didn't have a moped.
Maybe that was the problem.
Take a picture of me.
Since you've got your phone out.
God knows when I'll come back here again.
Right here, with this background.
All good?
Give me the phone. Let's take a selfie.
Come on, smile for the photo.
Wait. Like this.
Let's see.
God...
This place looks so nice
in these pictures.
What is this?
This...
What is this?
What is it?
Eo.
So...
Are you, like, against me now?
Do you know what that means for you?
If you're fed up with life,
you could've just said so.
Hello!
Eo!
You never betray your own family.
Did you forget that?
You're out of your mind.
And you're stupid.
So are you.
How many houses do you own?
Where do you live?
Okay.
-Do you have other kids?
-Let me explain. You've got it all wrong.
Then talk!
I don't have other kids
or another family.
Yeah, right.
I tried to make some money
to give us a better life.
-Understand?
-No.
I mean...
I'm doing nothing wrong.
Eo, I'm helping those people.
Do you understand
that they're in massive debt?
I never meant to leave you
here so long...
Where do you live?
In a rented apartment,
like everyone else.
Who's Tibor?
Do you have a nice life together?
Eo, I mean...
I had to find a job.
I have to make a living somehow.
You could've come back to live here
if you wanted to.
Why couldn't you take me with you?
-Tell me!
-God!
Okay.
You've got it all wrong,
so let me explain.
Eo,
I'm your mother.
I'd never do you any harm.
Ever.
Have you lost your mind?
Stop it!
Eo.
Stop it!
Eo, you need me
if you want to have a good life.
Five and a half hours of dreams,
You ask about who, about us two
Twenty minutes outside your window,
the sky is blue
You said it's okay,
it's not about us two
That the rain has come,
but it will be alright
Promise me you won't be
exactly where I'm waiting
Promise me
that was your last stupid idea,
and that if it's gonna hurt,
you'll lie to spare my feelings
That in this life
I won't see anyone cry again
I won't see anyone cry,
I won't see anyone cry
That in this life
I won't see anyone cry again
I won't see anyone cry
Today we went out,
smoking above the horizon
It was the last time,
so remember it well
What was I gonna say?
Oh, now I remember
I have a backup plan
to leave for good one day
I promise I will never wait
just for you again
I will never wait
just for you again
I will never wait
just for you again...
PROMISE, I'LL BE FINE
Give me the knife.
Try to unscrew these.
-Give it to me.
-Almost there.
-Got it?
-It's not working.
-You have to screw it in!
-You think you know better?
-I have eyes, don't I?
-Why don't you carry a screwdriver?
-You can't even screw it in, dumbass.
-It's tough without a screwdriver.
What good is that pouch
without a screwdriver?
-To show off!
-I bet!
-Give me a puff.
-Here.
Don't smoke it all!
Three, two, one.... go!
Come on!
IN CO-PRODUCTION WITH
SLOVAK TELEVISION AND RADIO
Go around her!
What an idiot!
WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM
Your son has skipped
another twenty hours of school.
Oh dear.
-They want to speak to you at school.
-Yeah, sure.
This soup is just what I needed.
Thanks, Mom.
Talk to the boy.
If he's skipping school,
I don't want him here.
He has to go to school. No question.
Look, I have to go back tomorrow.
But I have next week off. So...
You know what? Clear the table
and turn off the light when you're done.
Sleep in tomorrow.
I'll go to the post office.
Then we can decide what to do next.
-I can come with if you need.
-I know.
But it won't be necessary.
A FILM BY KATARNA GRAMATOV
INSPIRED BY LIFE
IN SLOVAKIA'S "HUNGER VALLEYS"
-Hey!
-Hi!
Why did you make up the couch?
She isn't coming today.
Didn't she call to tell you?
We're not really stealing his gas.
-What does he need gas for when he's dead?
-True.
It's not like they're going
to use the car.
-We're just going to take a little gas.
-We'll borrow it!
-Go!
-Give me the hose!
Wait, I hope it's open.
-When was the funeral?
-On Saturday.
Let's take it all.
-You don't have to tell Eo.
-But you'd both like to go for a ride.
-It's really difficult.
-Give it here. It's all that smoking.
Try it then.
-Hold it here.
-What?
Hold it here if you're so tough.
Fucking hell. Who said it didn't work?
-Fuck off with that cigarette.
-Don't worry!
Smoking right next to the gasoline...
Wakey, wakey.
Hi.
Hi.
A creek runs through here.
Amazing place to go for a walk.
Such beautiful, picturesque nature.
There's beautiful nature all around.
Old folks really like living here.
-Sounds nice.
-The air here is very clean.
This is the post office. But don't worry,
my son Enrique will bring you the mail.
Far less trouble than in the house,
you'll see.
True.
Wait here.
Ever taken a girl for a ride
on the moped?
No.
When will you come
and stay for real?
Soon.
Next time, really.
It's my boss.
I need to take this.
Hey...
-Do you have to go?
-No. Let's go to the post office.
Yo, gone,
this track is an escape, bullshit gone
We'll get through the tough, tough days
I grab the mic and say, "Mic check,"
and people are gone with me for a sec...
PROMISE, I'LL BE FINE
STARRING
-Cool!
-Nothing!
It's the wind. Otherwise, it would work.
Watch.
You're full of shit.
-See that?
-I can do that too.
-Sure, you with that head of yours!
-What's he looking at?
-Don't you have things to do?
-Who are you looking at?
-Can you find no peace?
-It's all broken down.
Look at those tires, all flat.
-He won't let him pass.
-A hell of a traffic jam.
He's pissing on the post office.
Drunk again.
-He slept in.
-There he goes! Look!
What a life. He gets up in the morning
and he's already fucked up.
-Like, first thing?
-He never sobers up.
-Why would he?
-At least he doesn't get sick.
One day he'll sober up
and be hungover forever.
-Shakira!
-Why water the plants? It's going to rain.
Look out!
Remember last time,
when he fell off his scooter?
The hip-hopper is dancing again.
Check it out.
Hip-hop is alive.
She almost jumped it!
We're so mean.
I can't even blow smoke rings
because of you, Adam.
Gyppos are bad luck.
Blueberries for sale!
I remember that.
He stole an ashtray
with an old lady's cigarette butts.
-You smoked them too.
-Maybe after you brought them.
But I didn't steal them.
No one wants blueberries.
-I might as well... You know.
-Right.
It's getting on my nerves!
A car's coming.
-I know who it is.
-Who?
Another friend of your mom's?
Think he'll buy?
No way.
-Hi Eo.
-Hey!
Want to buy some blueberries?
-Five euros each.
-Alright.
No way! Those were my blueberries.
-It's fair this way.
-My mom doesn't give me money.
-Neither does mine.
-I won't have enough for the garage.
-We'll find some other work.
-Yeah.
-There's plenty of work around.
-Work is good for the soul.
Jesus. What an idiot.
-That's the guy from the ditch.
-Palo, are you asleep?
-Palo, shitfaced again!?
-Hey!
-He's asleep.
-You can't even clap.
-Look, pizza!
-Take it, Adam.
No, you take it.
-You steal all the time, Adam.
-See if there's a whole pizza inside.
-There is.
-So take it! We can't just leave it here.
Come on, take it.
-Quick! Run!
-Wake up, old man!
"Fuck them, love them, we'll be there.
Driving around..."
Stop taking pictures of me, you Gyppo!
-Have some more pizza.
-Leave me a slice!
-Don't be lazy and come get it.
-You better not eat it all.
It's my mom. Shut up.
Yeah?
I'm not coming home yet.
-Eo bought us pizza.
-Adam, pass the bottle!
Give me half an hour.
-Okay, I'm coming.
-Put out that cigarette!
Give me that bottle!
-I have to go.
-Is it past your bedtime?
You're one to talk.
Your mom doesn't even know your name.
-At least she's not a Gyppo.
-Dude, we said family was off-limits.
-This is the meet-up.
-Show me.
It says the main prize is 400 euros.
400 euros?
That would be nice.
-We'll win and go home.
-What would you buy if you won?
A new carburetor, exhaust pipe...
-What would you buy?
-I would invest.
Mr. businessman.
Better than an exhaust pipe.
Dude. And a carburetor.
Dear citizens,
report to the mayor's office
for community service
today from 1 PM.
A private vendor is offering
the following:
a wide assortment of rain boots,
work boots...
Hello.
...sandals, men's
and women's sneakers...
I have to set this place up
like I'm used to.
Then it doesn't matter where you are.
You feel at home anywhere.
This is a nice place. You'll see.
I guess everyone worked
in the glass factory?
Everyone. My granny too.
Really?
Here's everything for the whole month.
-Thanks.
-Okay, I'm off.
-Bye.
-Bye.
Did Erika show up for community service?
Yeah, she did.
Better than slaving away
at the grocery store.
She can sweep up a little,
take it easy.
-Do you want breakfast or lunch?
-Soup.
-Is my hoodie dry already?
-How could it be dry?
-Why wouldn't it be?
-You didn't notice it was drenched in oil?
Don't start with me.
I won't make a fool of myself.
Here.
Look what I found in the washing machine.
Right in front of my eyes.
This is the last time.
Tell your mom to buy you more hoodies.
-Can't you fix it?
-Wait, I got it!
-Eo, look who it is.
-Hey guys.
Hi.
Will you text me later?
-Are you going to text her?
-"Hey guys..."
"Will you text me later?"
-What are you gonna chat about, Eo?
-Yeah, what?
Just fix your moped, smartass.
-"Will you text me later?"
-Okay, enough.
There will be some explaining to do.
Let's say you ask someone in charge,
"When will there be peace
in this country?" And they tell you,
"Peace is a relative term, you know."
"If we look at it from the point of view
of an ordinary person..."
That's when you realize
you won't get a proper answer.
-Hello.
-Hi.
Hi. We going to Cifo's in the afternoon?
-I don't care. I just have to finish this.
-Okay.
-For the old folks?
-Yeah.
-Can I come with you?
-No.
-Meet me at the square.
-Fine.
What about the lollipop?
-Adam, put it there.
-Thanks.
14.70.
-Is your mom in Austria, Eo?
-Uh-huh.
Thank you.
What is it, Eo?
I'm with the old man at the doctor's.
I'll call you later.
Okay. Call me when you can.
Okay, bye.
-Thank you.
-Bye.
-Hello.
-Hi, Enrique.
-This is for the whole month.
-Thank you.
-Bye.
-Bye.
-Hello.
-Hello.
-Harder!
-Come on.
-You're too weak, Dominik.
-Why don't you try it, Adam?
Come on, harder.
Again, again.
I finally have time to talk.
So, what did you and the boys
get up to today?
Really? On your mopeds?
Who was with you?
I see. Were there any girls?
I'm glad you're having a nice summer.
I hope you win at that meet-up.
Fingers crossed.
When I'm back,
you can take me for a ride.
Me?
I just got home from work. I'm beat.
I wish I was there already.
What? I miss you.
I was thinking about you today at work.
I knew you were with the boys,
having a great time.
Just a couple more days
and I'll be back.
-Hey.
-Don't smoke here.
I don't want the neighbors
complaining again.
Have you talked to your mom?
Maybe she'll come next week.
-Should we scare him?
-Yeah, let's do it.
-Run!
-Run, you idiot.
Who are you shouting at?
Eo, I can't make it today.
Don't be mad.
Another lady got sick
and the boss wants me to stay. Sorry.
I'll call you later, okay?
Could you go see Helena?
She needs some groceries.
I know you're all on your mopeds,
but please go see her.
Don't worry! You have my word!
I'll be back
before the end of the holidays.
I just need to save up some more money.
Did you get my package?
I hope I got it right.
I can't take any more
of Grandma's whining.
I hope you like it.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Love you. Bye.
-Check out my skills!
-You suck.
Still better than you.
The most you'll get out of it
is spare parts.
I'll send you the address.
Bye.
-Pour it in, Dominik.
-Nice.
So clumsy!
-Slowly, slowly!
-Pour it yourself!
-Leave some for the others.
-Shut up.
-Give me a push, Adam.
-Sure.
-It's probably the throttle cable.
-It doesn't even work. Piece of junk.
Shut up, Adam. Your mom won't even let you
go to the meet-up.
What about you? We heard you yesterday!
"Mom, please let me go!"
-What's up, guys?
-Hey.
-Hey, assholes.
-Hi, tevo.
-What's up?
-We're preparing for the meet-up.
-What's the prize?
-400 euros.
You want to enter the contest
with these clunkers?
I bet they won't even make it up
ustek's hill.
I'm a little short.
-Again, Julko?
-It's just 4.20.
If you can't pay,
you can park that rustbucket outside.
I'm fed up.
You're always loafing around...
I've had enough, boys.
-Fine, I'll spot him.
-So now he's got money.
Why bother signing up
with this piece of junk?
It's all we've got.
Try going up ustek's hill.
But don't call me saying,
"tevo, come pick us up!"
My car is small and gas is expensive.
They want a place to park,
but they have no money.
Do you have change for a fiver?
Don't let it happen again.
Let's bounce.
Let's go up ustek's hill.
-That's insane.
-I'm going.
Dominik, don't you go either.
Don't!
Eo! Don't go through there!
You're going to fall!
Eo!
Enrique.
Anything broken?
All good?
I can't take this anymore.
It's always something with you.
You're going to give me a heart attack.
What's wrong with it?
-It's gonna be expensive.
-How much?
A hundred, for sure.
Look, the frame is broken too.
You'll need a new one.
All because tevo told me to go there.
Help me put it inside.
-How will I go to the meet-up now?
-I guess you're not going.
We'll either sell something
or everyone will chip in.
What? No way I'm pitching in for him.
Julo, don't start with me!
I doubt we can sell that.
There's a funeral on Saturday.
We can get some gas.
-Or take some cowbells from the cows.
-Yeah, right!
-Nobody buys cowbells from Gypsies.
-I want nothing to do with stealing.
Do you want to go to the meet-up?
You do!
What could we possibly sell?
What is that?
We can sell this hatchet.
That's a shepherd's axe!
-I found it in some tourists' cabin.
-You stole it?
I borrowed it.
It's traditional, hand-made.
-How much do you think it's worth?
-Maybe a hundred?
-Could be.
-Yeah, maybe.
-Thanks.
-Thanks, Cifo.
We've brought you something.
-What is that?
-They go for about a hundred online.
For this?
Honestly, it's not that great.
Just a piece of junk.
I can sing you a bandit song
if you want.
The carriage rumbles through the valley
The bandits sneak through the woods...
Eo, go make some coffee and tea.
Two spoons of sugar.
This thing you've brought me
does look like a shepherd's axe,
but a true bandit's axe
looks completely different.
Jnok had one made of steel.
And he had a belt
that gave him strength.
Legend says he robbed the rich
to give to the poor.
Our ancestors used these axes
to cut branches for kindling.
Here's your coffee, Cifo.
Julo, go get yours yourself.
Eo, check this out.
-Put this one in.
-Look.
Wait. Eo, wait.
Wait, I'll put the other one in.
Dominik, did you learn
the alphabet in school?
Do you know the alphabet?
-Yeah, kinda.
-You sure?
Do you know the letter M?
Yeah, I guess.
-What are you doing here?
-Looking for sugar.
Can you say the letter M
multiple times in a row?
-Yeah.
-Okay, let's try. I'll test you.
Say the letter M multiple times in a row.
Quickly.
I'll tell you when to stop.
Stop. Now I'll ask you something.
What does a cow drink?
-Milk.
-Gotcha!
-Water.
-Water!
Such a dumb joke.
Cifo, how much for the axe?
Twenty euros.
Maybe I'll throw in some cigarettes.
That's it?
Whatever, let's go.
Today is Sunday, right?
They're showing a rerun of some concert.
Wanna watch it together?
You're going to sulk now?
Just because of the bike?
Ask your mom.
You know I don't have any money.
Where does your mom
find all those old people?
Go on.
-It's her job.
-What do you mean, she's a caregiver?
My dad was right.
She's screwing you over.
She has plenty of money.
She's just using you.
-Who told you that?
-The whole village knows about it.
Why do you go to their homes?
You're an asshole, Julo.
Why do you even hang out with me?
Because I have no choice.
Can I have a sip?
Come on, Adam.
Let's go.
Hold it for me.
-Can I have some?
-Go ahead.
-You'll go mow the back.
-I don't feel like it.
-What's your problem?
-The old hag will give us 10 euros tops.
Let's go swimming instead.
We should've gone to the football game.
-Raid the lockers.
-I'm not going anywhere.
Eo, why doesn't your mom give you cash?
Yeah, she could do that.
Get some money.
I know about a frame for a good price.
-I don't want to go to the meet-up.
-What? We already agreed on it.
You really don't want to go?
-Take that, Eo!
-Dumbass!
Aim for his head.
Come on, no rocks.
-Almost.
-Almost.
-His stupid little head.
-Idiot!
Show us how it's done.
-Come on, help us out.
-That dipshit isn't worth it.
-It'll make you feel good.
-Fuck him.
-So close, Adam.
-I almost got him.
Adam, where are you?
Wait a minute!
Hi.
I've got something to ask you.
Later, when you come over.
Can I go with you?
I did everything. Went to the post office,
the grocery store...
Mom,
my moped broke down.
You really don't have any money?
Then come! Don't just talk about it.
I feel like an idiot.
I think it's loan-sharking.
Loan-sharking is usury.
One, two, three... All good.
I'm struggling here.
You guys are crossword geniuses.
What about you, Eo?
Are you enjoying the holidays?
Tell him.
-He fell.
-I did not.
Oh please.
Old ustek put up wire
all across the forest.
Jesus, he could've killed himself.
It wasn't the first time.
But he always survives.
It's me who's always on the verge
of a heart attack.
-What about Mat'a?
-I'm not gonna waste my breath on her.
We saw her recently.
Showing off in her new car.
-Don't even say her name.
-She's not worth fussing over.
She can stay in the West if she wants.
You can't choose your family.
But you can choose your friends.
My darlings. Cheers.
Hi Mom. Good afternoon.
If you go up this hill, there's a...
God, what was it again...
-Jnok's Lookout Tower.
-Right, Jnok's Lookout Tower.
Beautiful place to go for a walk.
Lovely, picturesque nature.
Over there's the post office.
But don't worry about that.
Eo will get your mail.
Is there a cinema or theatre nearby?
In Zvolen.
It's about a two or three-hour drive.
But we'll figure that out.
It's the least we can do.
And this right here
is your new home.
My whole life
I've never lived in an apartment.
This is your apartment building.
The post office is that way.
There's also a pub.
It's really nice around here.
God, I'm such a mess today.
Unfortunately, Slovakia is experiencing
the effects of high inflation.
Food prices are skyrocketing.
While last year the price
for a kilo of onions was 70 cents,
today it's around 2 euros...
I'm happy to see you wearing it.
An earring would look cool on you too.
Wouldn't you like one?
-No.
-Why? It's very trendy now.
I don't like it.
-Or a new haircut? Highlights?
-I'm good.
I could give you a haircut.
Just a little trim.
When the old man goes to the movies,
can I come too?
Jesus.
I'm sorry?
-Can I go to the movies with the old man?
-Sure.
Ah, this is the life.
Soda, pizza...
If only that kid would stop crying.
-I could use a shot.
-Go ahead. I'll drive.
Yeah, right! My brand new car.
So? I can drive.
I'll take you for a ride.
Let's switch.
Alright, slow down.
Slow down.
Eo.
Slow down.
Slow down!
Eo.
Eo!
Eo, slow down!
Eo, come on, slow down!
There's no way
you came up with that on your own.
Spill it.
Who's been talking shit about me?
Mom, I'm not stupid.
Enrique, I have to go to work.
I have to make money somehow.
There are no proper jobs around here.
-Sure.
-I can't do community service.
Can you picture me in an orange vest?
Eo, I'm doing the best I can.
Every mother wants
what's best for her child.
I can get some cash if you need.
Yeah?
How?
Listen to me, Eo.
If I find out you're stealing,
I'll stop coming.
I don't steal.
Don't even hang out with people who do,
or people will think you're a thief too!
Have you ever stolen anything?
TIBOR DOLEAL
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
TIBOR DOLEAL
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
PROFITING OFF
OTHER PEOPLE'S MISFORTUNE.
COUPLE SCAMS
DEBTORS OUT OF PROPERTY.
A MAN AND A WOMAN TARGETING
PEOPLE UNDER FINANCIAL STRAIN.
YOU MAKE ME HAPPY.
Go for it!
Come on, drift!
You really don't want to go
to the meet-up, Eo?
Adam, shine the light for me.
I'm going down.
I hope he crashes.
He's getting on my nerves, seriously.
-What's with the handshake?
-We made a deal.
-What deal?
-I'll go to the funeral, you'll get gas,
-and you two will go to the football game.
-I don't trust him.
He wants to go to the meet-up.
We shook on it.
-He's a flake.
-He said he'd do it. For real.
Eo!
You guys are fucking stupid!
-What are you doing?
-Eo!
Stop fucking around.
Eo.
-You better not flake tomorrow.
-Stop it, dude! Keep the light on!
Listen to me!
If you even think about not coming...
I'll be there.
Hi. It's me, Eo.
Eo?
If your mom put you up to this,
don't even bother.
No. Mom doesn't know.
You were right.
Okay. Now what?
-I don't have credit. Call me.
-Okay.
Now let us turn to the Virgin Mary
with a prayer for our brother,
Branislav Gajdo.
Let us remember, Mary,
Our Lady of Sorrows,
how you stood under the cross
when the Son of God was dying
for our salvation.
We remember the pain you experienced.
Kindly intercede for our brother.
Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Amen.
What the...
-No, I just...
-The fuck are you doing, you little shit?
Fucking thief!
How the hell did you get in?
You come here to steal?
Motherfucker.
How the fuck did you get in?
How did you get in?!
I have the money.
Okay, but not a word to my dad.
-Can I come in?
-Come on.
-Adam, it's my turn.
-Go ahead.
Hello.
Dammit, what's my password?
Julo, come here.
-Dad, it says your account is blocked.
-American cunts!
Never mind.
Watch and learn.
Okay, I see!
Now watch me and learn.
Julo.
-Yes?
-Come here, please.
It'll only take you a second.
And change my profile picture too.
I've already uploaded them from my phone
like you showed me.
-Dad, just use your old picture.
-Then why did I take so many photos?
I have no idea.
In this country, they steal from the poor
and give to the rich.
We need to defend our sovereignty.
-Everyone's been messed up since Covid.
-Eo, watch.
-Eo, you got your ID yet?
-We all have it. Except Adam.
He's barely in the double digits.
If I were issuing IDs, I would first ask,
"Can you draw the Slovak flag?"
Not the rainbow flag.
The proper Slovak flag.
-"Can you sing the anthem?"
-I only know the beginning.
So I'd say, "If you can, here you go."
"If not, no ID for you."
-Adam won't get his ID until he's 30.
-Yeah, right.
Decent Slovaks will be afraid
to go out on the street.
What with all the immigrants and perverts
everywhere.
Boys, don't disappoint me.
The future depends on you.
Dominik, let's go to the meet-up.
Fix my moped.
-I have the money.
-You're such an idiot.
-You wanted to go!
-You can't be trusted.
-Why?
-Why do you think?
-What would you have done in that locker?
-At least I don't suck old dudes' cocks.
What?!
-Let's get out of here.
-Good one.
Why don't you just fix his bike
if he's got the money?
-Are you going to sleep?
-Yeah.
There's nothing on TV anyway.
I'm going to bed too.
But there's a good movie on tomorrow.
We could watch it together.
I'm going to the meet-up tomorrow.
Oh, really?
Did all the boys' moms agree to this?
Sounds fishy to me.
I'll call Lucia tomorrow.
See if Dominik's told her about it.
Don't call anyone!
I'm worried about you, not like your mom.
-You're not calling anyone!
-I'm not your friend!
Without me, you'd be out on the streets.
FOR SALE
LET'S SAVE SLOVAKIA!
Adam, bring me the screwdriver.
Here. How much longer are you gonna take?
I'm almost done.
-Where's Dominik?
-Probably overslept.
-He was up late working on your bike.
-I could use a coffee.
-I don't understand.
-Say "quick".
-Who is this?
-You don't know me.
-Just say "quick".
-Quick.
Suck my dick!
-I filmed that.
-What about Dominik?
-"Don't you dare oversleep!"
-"I want to go to the meet-up!"
I didn't even have time to eat
because of him.
I haven't eaten either. Have you eaten?
I'm finished.
I'm going to pick him up.
Yeah, go.
-I'm not giving them to you.
-I'll get them myself.
-Mom, give me the keys!
-No way.
Shut up already!
-Let me go!
-Get your ass in your room!
No!
-You're staying home!
-I don't care. I'm going.
-No! Stay home!
-You're embarrassing me.
You're just like your father!
Are your friends more important than me?
They are.
Stop the goddamn yelling.
-Give me the keys!
-I won't!
-I'm going. Get out of my way.
-Dominik, no!
-Don't you dare come back!
-I don't want to.
-I regret having you.
-So? I don't care.
Wait.
-What?
-I don't have shoes.
Then buy some.
-Looking good.
-Yeah, right.
What's that?
-There's a tunnel.
-First time I'm seeing it.
-What if one of us breaks down?
-My bike's been running weird lately.
Especially since Adam
brought me that gas.
It's dirty. Like him.
I almost got bitten by a dog,
getting your gas.
-Dogs don't eat other dogs.
-Autistic idiot.
This guy again.
Hey boys. How you doing?
-Like doors.
-Just waiting to be locked up.
-Was I right about the electricals?
-No.
Here's the cash. I'm also paying for Julo.
What was the issue then?
What do you care?
You've got your money, just go.
Don't forget who you're talking to.
tevo, let it go.
I was thinking of having a smoke
with you guys, but...
Let's go. I'll take you someplace nice.
Bye, losers!
You're turning into a real asshole.
-Bye, Enrique Iglesias!
-Fake-ass idiot.
Your mom.
"Your mom." That's funny.
Your girlfriend's left you for tevo.
-Julo, shut up, or I'll...
-You'll what? With those scrawny arms...
-You're a fake-ass dickhead too.
-Your mom.
-We said family was off-limits.
-What about my mom? Tell me.
Why so quiet all of a sudden?
What about my mom?
-Why won't you talk? Come on.
-I've already told you.
Guys, don't fight over that gut-fucker .
-You're so lame.
-What? I heard it on TikTok.
You can't even say it properly.
Yeah, right, dumbass.
-Let's go to the meet-up.
-Yeah, let's go.
Go around.
-It's huge.
-I'm kinda nervous.
-Your cock too soft or what?
-At least I'm not a Gyppo.
Very funny.
-Let's go.
-This road isn't for mopeds.
We're all gonna get flats, man.
Mopeds are just bikes,
and this road's for bikes.
Let's go.
Rev it up!
Keep the lights on, Adam!
-Come on!
-Julo, where are you?
I'm scared.
Eo, wait!
I can't catch my breath.
You guys are idiots.
-You were scared as hell!
-But I made it!
We nailed it!
Look, a McDonald's.
McDonald's. Are we going?
-How do you want to get there?
-We can take this highway.
-Yeah, let's go.
-Julo, I'll have a cheeseburger.
I'll have one too.
-The wind is crazy with all these cars.
-Dominik, faster!
Stop honking!
-Stop honking, you fucking dickhead!
-Fuckers!
The wind is fucking crazy.
-It's really intense with these trucks.
-Right?
-We're here.
-We made it.
That highway was wild.
All those idiots honking.
-Don't cut in line.
-I'm going first.
-What do we have here?
-What are we getting?
Can you read any of it, Adam?
We're loaded.
We can get a whole combo.
It's not working.
-I'm gonna smash this thing.
-It's fucked up.
-Eat in or take away?
-Take away, right?
-Take away.
-Eat in.
-Why?
-Just because.
-Okay.
-You want to eat on the moped?
Look, I'm eating like stupid tevo.
Adam,
how has no one ever punched your face in?
Him? With those scrawny little arms?
I'd punch his links straight off.
-That's not what they're called.
-They're inks, dude.
What are you laughing at, dickhead?
I'll try this one.
Go ahead.
It's weird.
-Mine's alright.
-Wanna try mine?
-Why did you order it?
-Just to try it.
-The fuck is this shit?
-I don't know.
It's tasty!
-What are you looking at?
-You're not alone here.
-Nice one.
-Damn right.
Where did he go?
What's he doing over there?
-Isn't that the guy who lived by the pub?
-Eo used to go to his place.
He moved away after, didn't he?
He was a pretty cool dude.
-You were like five years old back then.
-So what? I remember him.
-Looks like they planned to meet here.
-Totally.
That's why he wanted to eat here.
I doubt they just randomly
bumped into each other.
He's shaking his hand.
He might be his long-lost dad.
Looks like it.
He's leaving. Let's go.
-I'm not leaving this here.
-Me neither.
Eo, wait!
-Where are you going?
-What happened?
-What's gotten into you?
-Who was that?
-Wait!
-Aren't we going to the meet-up?
Are we going or what?
-See? I told you so.
-What a dumbass.
He only went to meet with that guy.
I guess we're going home.
Shit, I set up my moped for the meet-up,
and that asshole ruins it.
Why are you running away from us?
Stop if you're not scared.
Stop!
Stop!
-Tell us why you left!
-Idiot!
Stop if you've got the balls.
Are you crying, Eo?
Eo!
-Are you crying?
-Dickhead!
Come on, come on, come on!
-Eo, don't cry!
-Mommy, mommy!
-What a dick!
-Tell us what's going on!
Did he find out that old guy
was his dad or something?
-He learned the truth!
-Exactly, now he knows the truth.
I don't have anyone left.
My daughters left for Germany...
My father built the house.
With his own hands.
I didn't have the strength
or the heart to sell it.
Your mom helped me.
Do you know Tibor too?
Yes.
The debt was so big that I couldn't afford
to pay it off from my pension.
Does my mom live in your house now?
I don't know.
But it's under her name now.
And this one here is mine.
I'll spend the rest of my life here.
I promised that to myself.
-Look who it is.
-Speaking of the dickhead...
Speak.
You know I keep my nose out
of your mother's exploitation business.
I don't know anything, Enrique.
She just called to find out
if anyone came by asking for her
or those poor people.
Everyone only thinks about themselves.
You should too.
Can't you come home
like a normal person?
-What's wrong?
-Nothing.
-I've come to stay here for a while.
-Why?
I'll stay the night
and spend some time with Enrique...
-What?
-You came to hide out here?
-Jeez, Mom.
-I don't want to live like this anymore.
What's wrong? I don't get it.
He's too young to endure such bitterness.
This bitterness of life.
A mother should protect her child.
-I'm just trying to live a good life.
-Do you realize what people say about you?
-You're buying into this village gossip?
-I'm being lumped in with you two!
That's how it goes in the village.
People lump everything together.
-That's why Dad got out of here.
-You can put on quite the show.
-But it won't work on me.
-Excuse me?
Stop defending this life.
You're all just rotting away here.
Listen,
if you wanted us to believe this,
you'd have to love us at least a little.
Like you love yourself.
We didn't know you were coming.
Make up the couch yourself.
Surprise.
You're so tough all of a sudden.
Does it look bad?
I think I'll take a bit more off the back.
I look like an idiot.
You look cool.
Change is the spice of life, no?
Yum.
Here, have some.
Look, he's with his mom again.
Your mom's a loan-sharking bitch,
dickhead!
It's gonna look like a glass factory
back home.
-What?
-Just smile a little.
-Fake it if you have to. It helps.
-I don't have to.
The village is always full of gossip.
Don't worry,
no one will even remember in a week.
You shouldn't take things too personally.
As long as your conscience is clear,
nothing else matters.
Why are you so quiet?
Talk to me.
You like it here, don't you?
When I was your age,
I couldn't stand this place.
I only had Grandma.
Just like you, actually.
I even lived in the same room as you.
I just didn't have a moped.
Maybe that was the problem.
Take a picture of me.
Since you've got your phone out.
God knows when I'll come back here again.
Right here, with this background.
All good?
Give me the phone. Let's take a selfie.
Come on, smile for the photo.
Wait. Like this.
Let's see.
God...
This place looks so nice
in these pictures.
What is this?
This...
What is this?
What is it?
Eo.
So...
Are you, like, against me now?
Do you know what that means for you?
If you're fed up with life,
you could've just said so.
Hello!
Eo!
You never betray your own family.
Did you forget that?
You're out of your mind.
And you're stupid.
So are you.
How many houses do you own?
Where do you live?
Okay.
-Do you have other kids?
-Let me explain. You've got it all wrong.
Then talk!
I don't have other kids
or another family.
Yeah, right.
I tried to make some money
to give us a better life.
-Understand?
-No.
I mean...
I'm doing nothing wrong.
Eo, I'm helping those people.
Do you understand
that they're in massive debt?
I never meant to leave you
here so long...
Where do you live?
In a rented apartment,
like everyone else.
Who's Tibor?
Do you have a nice life together?
Eo, I mean...
I had to find a job.
I have to make a living somehow.
You could've come back to live here
if you wanted to.
Why couldn't you take me with you?
-Tell me!
-God!
Okay.
You've got it all wrong,
so let me explain.
Eo,
I'm your mother.
I'd never do you any harm.
Ever.
Have you lost your mind?
Stop it!
Eo.
Stop it!
Eo, you need me
if you want to have a good life.
Five and a half hours of dreams,
You ask about who, about us two
Twenty minutes outside your window,
the sky is blue
You said it's okay,
it's not about us two
That the rain has come,
but it will be alright
Promise me you won't be
exactly where I'm waiting
Promise me
that was your last stupid idea,
and that if it's gonna hurt,
you'll lie to spare my feelings
That in this life
I won't see anyone cry again
I won't see anyone cry,
I won't see anyone cry
That in this life
I won't see anyone cry again
I won't see anyone cry
Today we went out,
smoking above the horizon
It was the last time,
so remember it well
What was I gonna say?
Oh, now I remember
I have a backup plan
to leave for good one day
I promise I will never wait
just for you again
I will never wait
just for you again
I will never wait
just for you again...
PROMISE, I'LL BE FINE