The Antique (2024) Movie Script
1
"Timber offcuts"
(in Georgian) I can see that you're
opening and reading my messages.
Why aren't you answering my calls?
Answer.
You know what I'm going to tell you?
Don't call me ever again. Ok?
And when you arrive here, don't
you even dare get close to me.
- (in Russian) Hi.
- Hi.
- What's the cargo this time?
- Timber offcuts.
"Georgia - Russia border"
On your way!
(in Georgian)
You're getting on my nerves.
I'm on my way!
I'll be there soon!
Where am I? On the highway!
Where else can I be, Medea?!
Please stop fucking with my head!
I'll call you when I get there. Bye!
Stop calling me! Fuck off.
(in Russian)
It's cloudy in St. Petersburg,
with temperatures from -3C to -5C.
Tomorrow during the day, at 0C to -2C,
expect wet snow and ice on the roads,
with moderate northwest wind.
(in Georgian)
Careful, these ones are fragile.
Thank God you made it. Finally!
Put that box over here. I said put it
down here! Careful, careful!
Hurry up, guys.
Let's go over the list once you've
unpacked everything.
I'm tired, Manana. I'm hungry
and I want to sleep.
Lado, last time there were
some parts missing.
How do I know this time is different?
I've done a million trips for you! One
mistake - and you want to crucify me?
- Why should I pay for your mistakes?
- Don't. Pay for them out of my pocket.
You already owe me more than you
can ever earn, you deadbeat!
What the hell? Don't talk to me
like that. I'm not your slave!
- You're a deadbeat! A deadbeat!
- What?
Here's your list, go over it as long
as you want!
- I don't need your money!
- Shut your mouth!
- You know what? Fuck you!
- Get lost!
(in Russian) Excuse me, mind if I
sit at your table? Thank you.
Oh, thanks. Thank you.
(in Russian) Hello, hello.
Hello, Vadim Vadimich. This nice couple
want to see the apartment.
Well, shall we?
You being a young couple, let me
show you the bedroom first.
The hallway is quite spacious, about nine
square meters. Am I right, Vadim Vadimich?
- Look at these stucco moldings
- I didn't tidy in there!
Here's the bedroom. It's pretty
quiet in here.
No balcony, unfortunately, but
there's a window.
It's nice to wake up and look out
Nice figurine, huh? I like it too.
I think
it's 18th century. It stays here
- Did you see the bedroom?
- It's beautiful
Look at this beautiful tiled fireplace.
It's a classic piece. Antique.
This room is perfect for festive
gatherings with family and friends.
The windows are gorgeous.
Every time I'm here I feel like I'm
in a museum. In the Hermitage, no less.
What's your favorite museum?
Here's the gas boiler. It works.
I think gas is better than electricity.
It's cheaper, which is important
And this is the study. Maybe you'll
find it more interesting
because you don't look very
interested so far
This room can be made into a nursery.
Sorry, I didn't ask if you have kids.
You're not very talkative, are you?
I'm doing all the talking now
Anyway, over here is the bathroom.
It has a window in it.
This space could be a walk-in wardrobe.
Umm, regarding the price
Why is it so low? Where's the catch?
Well, you see
The apartment comes with
me in it, hence the low price.
I could even go lower.
The agency won't agree to that.
The price is low as it is.
We don't need your agency.
All you people do is suck our blood
and cause us stress.
Let's make a deal, shall we?
I have no terminal illnesses,
although I do suffer
from heartburn occasionally.
I'm tidy and self-disciplined.
Hopefully I'll live another five years
or so, but not much longer than that.
- You can't cut the agency out of this.
- We'll see about that.
We're going to have to think it over.
This is all very unexpected, to say
the least. Thanks for the tour.
I should've been a tour guide.
Sure, think it over, but keep in mind
we have
lots of buyers lined up.
This is a rare offer:
the location, the price
Vadim Vadimich, I have another viewing
scheduled for tonight. I'll call you.
What do we have here? How much fat?
One percent.
That's fine. Milk, cultures
What? Expires in five days? No
thank you, you can drink it yourselves.
Oh, oh!
What's the matter?
- It's not scanning.
- This is ridiculous.
Hello? Hello?
Listen, dear, you should prepare
them in advance,
tell the potential buyers that the
apartment comes with me in it.
- That might scare them off.
- Well, if you say so. Bye for now.
Oh, wait! The couple who came
by today, what did they say?
Nothing yet.
They didn't like it? All the better then!
I didn't like them either. Alright, bye.
- Bye.
- See you tomorrow.
I'll give you a call, Vad
"The Commander stands for the
virtues of wisdom, sincerity,
benevolence,
courage and strictness.
By method and discipline"
"THE ART OF WAR by SUN TZU"
"If the campaign is protracted,
the resources of the State will
not be equal to the strain"
- Hello!
- Hello, hi.
- Here we are!
- Alright then.
Come on in.
- Hello. My name is Medea.
- Hello.
I'm Vadim Vadimich.
What nationality are you?
Come on,
you've only just met!
- I won't co-habit with any Muslims.
- I'm Georgian.
Well, that's fine. That'll do.
You people are a cheerful bunch,
aren't you?
Are you married?
Got children, old parents?
- No, just me on my own.
- Planning a family?
Definitely not planning to
have parents.
- So you're an orphan?
- Perfect, isn't she?
Me, I'm more or less open to
any kind of arrangement.
Except for bedridden patients,
raging lunatics and children,
at least as long as I'm alive.
I will also not tolerate alcoholism,
drug abuse, any illegal activity,
as well as crime and political
travesty. That's right.
- I hope I've made myself clear!
- Yes, of course.
Yes.
- Can I see the apartment?
- Of course, go and have a look.
- Vadim Vadimich, mind if I smoke?
- Go ahead.
Oh, I'm covered in cat hair.
That's my bedroom.
Where is your family? Don't you
have children and grandchildren?
Oh! My respects to you,
venerable closet.
That's where
my family is, in this closet.
I've got three photo albums
and a bunch of other stuff in there.
Like I said, Vadim Vadimich is the
sole owner of the apartment.
This is an honest deal, no hidden
catches. Am I right, Vadim Vadimich?
No secret wills, nothing like that.
It can all be checked and confirmed.
If you wish you can send a request
somewhere through legal channels.
The agent here will tell you all
about how it's done.
- Everything's in working order.
- And that's a gas water heater.
Let me turn on the lights.
It's like a Roman bath. You'll feel
like a mermaid in this tub.
- And there's light from the window.
- Right.
- How do you like her?
- I don't know. Let her look around.
I'll take the apartment. I can
make a down payment right now
and pay the rest of the amount
next month. Is that okay?
That works. What do you say,
Vadim Vadimich?
I'm ready. Paying the rest next
month is even better.
Let's make it a trial period.
A trial.
And I don't want any strangers here
during that time. Can that be arranged?
Also, if that's possible, I'd like to
move in right now.
Right now?! What about the contract
and the money?
We'll write that in, Vadim Vadimich,
don't worry. Right now. Follow me.
- She can move into the study!
- Sure, we'll write it all in!
You hear me? What's your name again?
Medea. I hear you, Vadim Vadimich.
This is all so very sudden.
What am I going to do with you?
Fine, you can move in. Go ahead.
Hold on for just a moment!
You can't bring any pets here. I'm
allergic to pets. Even to fish.
Is she a refugee or something?
- Is it important?
- No. We're all refugees in a sense.
I don't like generalizations.
I'm not running or hiding from anyone.
Poor thing.
Where has she got the money
from? Nothing criminal, I hope?
She sold everything over there
and moved here.
- Why is that?
- How would I know?
There was a war there, and
another one might start.
Yes.
Our troops are stationed there.
They call it a "special operation".
Such is the geopolitical reality.
Are you delirious?
(Russian propaganda talk show)
- Where are you going?
- Hello. Apartment No. 13.
Oh for heaven's sake
For heaven's sake.
(in Georgian) You have no shame,
lying to me again.
No, shut up for a second.
What did you say?
Lies. You're lying again.
I said shut your mouth.
I hate you so much
Stop lying to me.
Listen Shut up and listen.
I don't care where you are, who
you're with, or what you're up to!
Oh really? I'm so sick of you! Don't
ever call me again, you got that?
(in Russian) Pardon me, I'm just
- Excuse me
- Sure.
- I need to go to the bathroom.
- Ah yes, of course.
Yes, yes, of course.
I'm sorry but this is important.
These are utility bills.
Now they are your responsibility.
I know, but I'm sure this can wait
until tomorrow.
Tomorrow they will need to be paid.
- Ah.
- Yes.
- Got it.
- So here they are.
Please leave them on the cabinet.
I'll pay them tomorrow.
(In Georgian) Hello, Zura! Hello, Shota!
You're late to work, honey!
Your voice sounds really hoarse.
You should quit smoking.
That's none of your concern.
Sorry, I underestimated the
commute time.
The boss isn't "late", the boss
simply "had a delay". Is that so?
Bosses don't scrub floors or take
out the trash after work.
If only you knew what I started from.
How's your new place? Did you
make your down payment?
Yes, and thank you very much.
If you want I can send you a
video tour of the apartment.
You should put a pair of red
knickers up on the ceiling lamp.
Excuse me?
They'll attract money for you -
that's what girls on the internet say.
I'll pay you back next month once I
get my money transferred from Georgia.
As soon as it arrives. Wasn't
that the deal?
Yes, and our agreement stands,
but put those knickers up anyway.
But they have to be bright red,
you got that?
You know what?
You should install joystick-operated
cameras instead of these relics.
I don't need a joystick, I have you!
You're my joystick, got that?
You're giving me too much lip.
I've got a headache now.
So, red knickers, right?
Now you idiots, listen carefully
and do what I say.
Look to your left, see that big box
in the corner? Bring it closer.
Sure.
Hurry up, and be gentle with it!
- Beqa!
- Is that the right box? Open it.
Careful, careful.
- Now check it against the papers.
- Just a moment.
- It matches.
- Show me, hold it up to the camera.
Come closer.
Alright, I saw it. I said I saw it!
- Shota, let's go.
- Hey, pals, where are you off to?!
You have to unpack ten more
boxes before the break!
Medea! I can't see anything! Medea!
They're playing tricks on me again!
I'm going to fire them! Lazy bums!
They're not here.
They're not here.
I can see that. Go and check
what's wrong with the camera.
And find those two.
Nothing gets past you.
Who's the manager here, you or me?
Yes, that's where you need to look.
Medea!
Hold on! Hold on, I said!
Hey, what's with the violence?!
Let go of her!
What is going on?
Medea, listen to me for a
minute. let's talk
- Get lost!
- Stop damaging my property!
- What's wrong with you?
- Stay away from me, you idiot.
Where are you off to?
Medea, where are you going?!
Medea!
(In Russian) They're knocking snow off
the roof. Watch out. Quick, quick!
"MY HAPPY PREGNANCY"
Why are you doing this?
What do you care?
I don't know.
Nobody's going to need them
when I'm dead. This is just old junk.
How do you know? Donate them
to the State Archive.
- Somebody might find them valuable.
- Yeah right.
Future generations will want to know
what the past was like.
- Sure.
- And these photos will show it.
Well, all the more reason to
destroy them then.
That's up to you.
It's junk! Junk.
Hi, we're here to move some furniture.
Follow me.
That's what needs to be taken out.
Oh, hold on a second.
Go ahead.
Careful, careful.
Watch the corners. Right there,
right there
Oh, easy, easy! Careful there!
Be gentle with it. Mind the top!
Keep to the right.
More to the right. More, more.
That's it. That's it.
Good. Good. Good. That's it.
- Are you throwing it away?
- Oh no. I'm giving it to somebody.
- But
- What?
It doesn't look very presentable.
How about getting it restored first?
You people don't understand.
You just want to restore everything.
Gentlemen, let me open that door
for you! Careful, watch your step!
And don't rush, the floor isn't
perfectly flat there.
Ah, careful there!
Medea!
Yes, Vadim Vadimich?
- If you don't mind
- Yes?
I'd like to invite you to accompany me to
a rather exotic cultural event later today.
It's my tram!
(in Russian) Don't look at my phone.
- (in Russian) Good afternoon.
- Oh hey, Polina! At last!
- I bet you're cold.
- I'm freezing!
Who's the guy?
An American businessman.
He doesn't speak Russian.
- He looks a lot like a Georgian.
- You think so?
- Well, I'll be off. Be careful with him.
- I will. You have a good day.
- Vintage photos, cheap.
- Try over there.
There, there, those two are paving
the way, so to speak.
They and the other one - see - have
separate jobs to do.
- There, that's the beauty of it.
- What's the aim of this game?
- It's a bit like croquet, but on ice.
- Croquet? What's that?
Of course, what am I saying it's
much closer to marbles. Or shuffleboard.
- I don't get it at all.
- Disk pushing. Old folks' games.
I'll let myself out, you attend
to the young lady.
- Careful, the ground is slippery.
- Leave me alone, for God's sake.
You're a bit overbearing.
Asshole.
This place used to be properly posh.
My work threw me a retirement party
here. Oh, what a banquet they put on!
Yes. I even felt uncomfortable in front
of my colleagues.
The management thought highly of me.
- Where did you work?
- I won't tell you.
- Why not?
- Just because.
Thanks.
That information will only become
public fifty years after I die.
Are you a spy?
I'm a lonely old man that everybody
forgot. That's alright.
I look at things
from a sober perspective.
Most of my friends, and I suppose
my enemies too,
have flown off
to Mars, you might say. It'll soon be
my turn to put my spacesuit on.
Was your job something to do with space?
We all have something to do with space,
dear. You'll never guess, so stop trying.
Thank you, thank you.
Do you have children or grandchildren?
I had a son
but enough about me.
Tell me about yourself instead.
You left your homeland and
decided to settle here. Why?
- Things just turned out that way.
- I see.
Life made the decision for me.
- I understand, I do. War, right?
- No. Love.
Love?
Yes. It's a tragic story but it's all
in the past. I'd rather not go into it.
- Well then here's to love.
- To love.
Shout for joy. There is no Tsar.
Shout for joy. There is no Russia.
Shout for joy. For God is dead.
All there is, is icy star,
All there is, is dawning's yellow,
As the years in millions thread.
Shout for joy. There is no one,
Shout for joy. There's nothing spun,
It's so black and dark, there's none
That could turn out deader ever
And could ever be more black,
Help for others will come never -
Never will you get it back.
Oh Sorry.
Medea, wake up or you'll be late
for work! I'm off!
I'm awake! Thanks a lot!
(in Georgian) And leave me alone.
"HEADPHONES - VINYL - AUDIO - VIDEO"
Yes, that's the one. Thank you.
(Putin's speech) "Ossetia joined
the Russian Empire in 1774,
if my memory serves me right.
It joined as a whole, both Northern
and Southern parts, as a single state.
Abkhazia did the same in 1810,
also as an independent state"
You lying snake.
"and later events unfolded as follows:
South Ossetia became part of
the Tbilisi Governorate.
Georgia as a state did not exist
back then"
Oh fuck off.
"Abkhazia developed
in the following way:
When the Russian Empire fell
after World War I,
Georgia made some attempts
to absorb Abkhazia.
An independent country of Georgia
was established,
and, with help from German troops,
Georgia occupied Abkhazia in 1918.
The occupiers were very cruel,
and Georgian troops in Ossetia in
1919 and 1920 even more so.
This was essentially what we call
genocide today."
Medea! Medea!
(in Georgian) Let me in.
What are you doing here?
- Let me in!
- Go away.
Get down from there!
Get down from there.
- Get down from there.
- Let me in!
I said get down from there!
Why didn't you open the gate for me?
- (in Georgian) Repeat it one more time.
- No, I prefer English.
You can't get by without speaking
Russian here.
What is it again?
(in Russian) I love.
I love.
You love.
You love.
She loves.
She loves.
(in Georgian)
Now repeat it without my help.
I love.
The water's turned scalding hot!
We'll get cooked!
We'll get fused together.
- I'm evaporating.
- Don't you dare disappear again!
By the way, where am I going
to go when you leave for work?
Can I stay here? Please, babe,
I have no place to go.
Alright, but don't leave the room
and stay quiet,
especially when the old man
comes back.
Could he maybe use some help?
He doesn't need any help.
If he sees you here he'll kick me out
and he won't give me back
my down payment.
By help I meant, you know,
maybe some poison in his soup -
and voila, the apartment is all yours.
Are you crazy? No, you're not
staying here.
I was just joking! Where's your
sense of humor?
Imbecile.
"Preg-nan-cy."
Why is the door unlocked? Medea!
Hello? Hello?
Hello? Hello?
Damn these people, keep
calling and calling!
What's wrong with the world today?
Is it Judgement Day or something?
What's going on in my apartment?
Right
I'll sell them cheap.
This one and this one?
She's not here today.
Stop right there! I said stop!
Show me your pockets! What's
in them? What's in your pockets?
- Hey, stop!
- Let's see your documents!
One sec.
Stop right there!
Georgian? Let's pack him in.
- Shut up! Move, move!
- You fuckers!
Move!
Move it, move it!
Let the darkie go! We take
Georgians only!
- Georgians only!
- Walk, don't talk!
- Get in!
- Load them into the first bus!
- Move!
- Walk straight ahead! Eyes down!
Dad, why did you sell Grandma?
Are you completely out of your
mind? First of all, hello.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Look, you've got a decent
pension, good benefits
Yeah right. What benefits are
you talking about?
"Decent pension", you say?
Are you from another planet?
You watch too much TV.
And why did you send the
old wardrobe to me?
- What is it that you're missing?
- You know what.
- I threw that piece of junk out.
- You're lying.
I don't believe you.
And who the hell is that?
I took mercy on a refugee and
let her stay for a month.
A refugee from where?
From over there.
I let her stay practically for free.
She has almost no money.
Medea dear, could you please
come to the kitchen?
I want you to meet my son.
Medea!
- I'm right here, Vadim Vadimich. Hello.
- Hello.
There you are. Tea will be ready
in a moment.
- None for me, thank you.
- None for me either, thanks.
I didn't ask whether you wanted any.
So, Medea, I hope my father
isn't being mean to you?
I did a bad job of raising you.
You should at least introduce
yourself to a lady before you start
- My name's Peter.
- Pleased to meet you.
- Likewise.
- That's more like it. Drink up.
- There
- Dad, just let us talk.
You're not talking, you're
interrogating her, more like.
I haven't even asked anything
of substance.
Precisely! Nothing of any substance!
Vadim Vadimich and I
get along just fine.
That's good. I'm glad.
Sure you are. So cynical
Just listen to him. He's "glad".
When I croak - that's when
you'll be glad, that's for sure!
You'll be dancing on my grave!
I have no doubt about that!
Stop it, will you!
I see you've completely lost
your marbles.
Please don't argue.
We're not arguing, it's just the way
we talk. It's a sport. Right, Dad?
You're talking nonsense!!!
Hello? Yes, Alex
No, something came up and I
went to see to it real quick.
Yes, heading back now.
- Right. I have to get going.
- Go, nobody's keeping you here.
Go, I don't care! Good riddance.
- Bye
- Medea, drink your tea! With sugar!
Idiot!
Next!
Your belt.
Your phone.
Next!
Miss, my client Mr. Lomjaria is
in your custody, I'm his lawyer.
Miss, please listen! I need to
see my client Mr. Lomjaria
Your belt.
My client Mr. Lomjaria is in your
custody! I demand to see him!
- Next!
- You must let me see him
- Move!
- I have to see my client
- Your belt.
- I have to see Mr. Lomjaria
- Hands off me!
- Calm down.
Move!
(in Georgian) Hey! You fuckers!
Why the fuck did you bring me here?!
(in Russian) Quiet!
- Shut up, you!
- Fuck off!
(in Georgian)
Stop it and calm down, kid.
You're wound up and so are they.
They'll get over it soon.
Everything will sort itself out,
trust me.
I see that you tidied up in here
while I was away, Medea.
- Yes, I cleaned a little.
- You shouldn't have.
Some very important things
have gone missing.
Did you throw them away?
I'm sure I didn't throw away
anything important.
Did you not? There was a small
box somewhere around here,
with locks of hair - mine and Peter's -
from our baptisms.
And I couldn't find the stack
of old newspapers
that had articles in them with
information crucial for my health.
The layer of dust on them was this thick.
You haven't touched them in decades.
That's none of your concern!
That's my hair and my newspapers!
You had no permission to touch them!
And I couldn't find the bottle of
kefir I bought yesterday,
so today I had to buy another one.
It had gone sour.
No, that can't be possible.
You imagined it, I'm sure.
I tried it.
This is outrageous, you talking
back to me like that!
Will you start being respectful
and considerate of me or not?!
Sit down! Sit down!
This is still my home!
And in my home you can't touch
anything without my knowledge!
This is my categorical, official
demand! Don't touch anything!
And stay away from the music player!
(in Georgian) Well,
I just learned to send voice messages.
Have you put up a pair of red
knickers on the ceiling lamp?
Do it now if you haven't.
I don't know how it works but it does.
Me too, I put them up in every
room, on every lamp.
Hello, Manana Yes, I did
Listen, do you know where Lado is?
In the mixed team category,
the first-place winner is Komsomol-1
from the Irkutsk region
and their coach Vasily Telezhkin!
Attention! The national anthem
of the Russian Federation!
Sir, please leave. You're in our way.
And what is this? Unclear.
What a snake!
That way, yes. Right, right, right,
that's the street
- Will you please let me through!
- Go ahead.
No need to hold the door for me.
Can I help you?
I don't need your help, I live here.
"Can I help you?" What a jerk.
What's your game, grandpa?
I'd appreciate it if you'd drop
the familiarity. I live here.
But you, young man - what
are you doing here?
Medea! Medea!
I live here too. I mean, I live here,
not you. This is my apartment.
Sure it is. It's yours, it's yours!
Your apartment, sure it is!
You're lost, grandpa. You're in
the wrong apartment.
Medea! Medea, I know what
you're up to!
And you - you're in cahoots
with that Georgian broad!
I won't tolerate such insolence!
She and I had a deal, no visitors
as long as I'm alive! So get out!
Get out! Out! Out! Out!
I knew it, I knew that the moment
I went out the door, they'd all be here.
Hello? Yes, hi
So, how should I put it
Some old man came to my place,
a complete stranger.
He insists that he lives here. Yes.
But it's my apartment.
No, I've never seen him before.
This looks like dementia to me.
No, I'm not a doctor but I have
some experience.
The address is 17 Soyuza Pechatnikov St.,
apartment No.3.
Quiet.
Who's that creep in the car?
Come on, get out.
Come on.
Go, go! Load them into the buses!
(in Georgian) These new cameras are no
better than the old ones.
- How about now?
- Fine, fine.
The old cameras fit in conceptually
with the rest of the antiques.
Nobody asked your opinion.
A van just pulled up outside. Wow, I can
even read its license plate number!
That's probably the order that
came in via Facebook this morning.
Go and help.
These new cameras are indeed better.
This way!
- Hi!
- Hi!
The world is such a small place,
it's amazing. Do you work here?
Yes.
I live round the corner from here.
Come visit any time. Medea, right?
- This stuff only happens in movies.
- No, not even in movies.
I recognize the venerable closet.
So he sent it to you.
Well, yes. But dad's old bookcase is
much more venerable than this wardrobe.
Trust me, I know it very well.
I practically grew up in it.
How is that?
My parents used to put me in it
when I got on their nerves.
As punishment.
- May I?
- Be my guest.
- That's awful.
- Not at all.
My prison was my fortress. The door
could be locked from the inside.
And then they tried to get me to
come out, lured me with ice cream,
but it didn't always work. I even
slept in it sometimes.
Like Peter the Great when he
lived in Holland, right?
- Did he sleep in a wardrobe too?
- All the time.
- That wardrobe must've been huge!
- Actually, it was fairly compact
(in Russian) Sorry to interrupt but
this is important.
(in Georgian) Medea, where's Lado?
The truck is leaving for Georgia
tomorrow. Where the hell is he?
- Who's that?
- Lado is my younger brother.
No, I'm talking about the voice-over.
Deus ex machina?
(in Russian)
I'm worried. His phone's off
(in Georgian) Manana, I don't know
where he is and I don't care!
Yes, I see you're not wasting
any time on him.
- Leave me alone!
- Already have.
Medea, if you'll excuse me,
I've got a busy day.
Of course. Sorry. So, you want
the wardrobe fully restored, right?
Well, of course.
I don't know. You might want to keep
some parts in their original condition.
How about we have a dinner together
sometime soon? How about tonight?
No, tonight is unlikely.
How about I call you later, in case
you change your mind?
Sure, but I doubt my plans will change.
(in Georgian) Good girl! A little pride
goes a long way!
- What did she say?
- Nothing. She's delirious.
(in Russian) I said, a little pride
goes a long way.
- What's your number?
- It's 891-6-04-34-123.
- Got it. I'll give you a call.
- Alright.
Open the door!
Go, go, hurry up! That way! Go!
Keep up the pace! Head down!
Hurry up! Go, go!
Hurry up! Go, go, go! Hurry up!
Keep up the pace!
Head down! Go! Hurry up!
Keep the distance! Single file! Don't
slow down! Hurry up! Head down!
Go, go, go!
Go, go! Hurry up!
Head down! Walk on! Hurry up!
Hurry up!
Get in the van!
Comrade captain, would you
mind telling me
why are you arresting so many
of these southerners?
Ah, you've woken up, old man?
Now get lost.
- Surely there isn't another war on?
- What war? Go home, gramps.
If it isn't a war, what is it?
Revolts? Labor camps? Mass
repression of national minorities?
I see you're a feisty one.
You want to get locked up?
I can arrange that!
And then you're going to shoot me?
No, we'll send you to the
lunatic asylum, as a lab rat.
No, that would be against the law.
Listen, old man, just go home.
Have you remembered where you live?
I never forgot.
Do you remember how you got here?
I feel like I'm looking at
my mother's hand.
You got any relatives?
You got any relatives?
Medea! Medea! I can't see anything
now! Nothing at all! What are you doing?
I need to know what's happening!
What's taking you so long?
Can't you work faster?
(in Russian) On the floor!
Freeze! Freeze, all of you!
On the floor, face down!
Stop! Down! On the floor!
Grab that one! You, stop right there!
On the floor! Don't move!
No, I have a Russian passport!
Hey tellytubby, did you get
all the propaganda you needed?
More violence would be great,
Comrade Major, and more arsenal.
This is a special operation and all
That can be arranged at our
next stop. Hey Sergeant?
- What's next on the list?
- A Georgian restaurant, sir!
Great, so we'll have some
grub while we're at it.
But the forced entry was epic. I'd
hoped for more action inside though.
Don't worry, you'll get your action.
Plenty more ahead!
We'll be monkey hunting for
two more days.
Get a shot of that.
Keep the distance! Single file!
Move, move, move!
Go, go, go, Keep the distance!
Go, go! Head down,
hands behind your back!
- Keep walking!
- I'm Russian with a Georgian surname!
Keep walking, darkie! Go, go!
(in Georgian) Thank God we're
going back to Georgia.
Yes but, I had to meet
someone special
Are you okay? Did you catch a cold?
What's wrong? Are you okay?!
- Uncle! Uncle!
- (in Russian) What happened?
- Uncle, get up!
- (in Russian) Is he dead?
Huh, no kidding, he's a goner.
Fucking hell, that's all we needed.
Alex, come in, we've got some
paperwork to do. Over.
(in Georgian) Get up, uncle, I'm
begging you! Uncle, get up!
One just died, for real.
Stop jerking around or I'll beat you!
Go, hurry up!
Hurry up, single file! Go, go, go,
don't slow down!
Keep moving!
Keep the distance! Don't slow down!
Is this the right entrance?
Yes? Come on then.
Come on.
Sorry
- Miss, are you okay?
- I'm fine. Can I have some water?
- Sparkling or still?
- Still.
Thanks.
Hello?
Yes, hello again.
Actually yes, my plans have changed.
Sure, pick me up.
But I'm not at work. I'm in the cafe
opposite your father's building.
Yes, on the other side of the canal.
Okay, see you.
- Should I maybe call an ambulance?
- No, everything's fine.
- Can I get you anything?
- A double espresso please.
(in Georgian) Yes, Manana.
Yes, I'm fine.
They took the guys. I don't know
what's going on.
No, I can't go home. The cops
are there too.
Squat, everyone!
Everyone, squat!
All of you! Squat! Right now!
(Putin's speech) "Are we supposed
to fire with slingshots?
What is an adequate use of force?
Of course the provocateurs should've
expected a firm punch in the face.
If there are points of controlling a territory
or a conflict zone they have to be targeted.
How can it be otherwise? This is what
military science dictates."
"According to Putin, Russia has
no ambition"
to encroach on the sovereignty of
the former Soviet republics,
while the U.S. and its European partners
have often ignored international law"
I don't think you should be scared.
It's all very unpleasant, of course,
but it's just a lot of babble.
It's all "just babble" to you.
(in Georgian) To you, nothing matters.
This old casket sure seems
to bring bad luck.
But it saved me.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Unfortunately, there's nobody left
to fix it up.
So you should take it out of here.
To hell with it, it's not worth
the trouble.
It was a stupid idea anyway.
My dad annulled my inheritance rights
and I'm running around with this
piece of old junk.
He sent it to me just to mock me!
As if to say, "Here, son, this is all
the inheritance you get".
I don't understand him.
How can anyone deprive his only
child of his inheritance?
How? With a court order.
He's hanging onto that apartment
for grim death, for no good reason!
He could've sold it and had an easy life,
and helped me buy a place of my own.
He's impossible to live with.
You're only there for a month,
but I've known him my entire life.
Why am I "only there for a month"?
Dad said he rented a room out
to you for a month.
That's not true. He sold me the
apartment with himself in it.
I already made the downpayment
and I'll pay the rest next month.
What? Sold it? With himself in it?
How is that possible?
We signed a contract in the presence
of a real estate agent.
She assured me that everything
is perfectly legal.
Do you realize that I'll take you
to court?
I'll file a counter-claim, appeal the
decision, I don't know what else
Yes, I realize that.
I suppose you and I should stop
talking to each other.
Please don't leave.
I'm scared.
Dad?
Dad?
Dad?
Dad?
A great tragedy has befallen us
and brought us together here today.
It is with deep sadness and
inconsolable loss that we say farewell
to our beloved Vadim Vadimich
Obnovlensky.
Vadim Vadimich grew up in the city
of Leningrad,
and his most notable character
traits emerged from early childhood -
his self-discipline, extraordinary mind,
determination in his studies and in work,
his focus on results, his directness
and worldly wisdom.
Vadim Vadimich always won people over
with his ability to negotiate,
to understand people and to form
strong, long-lasting relationships
based on mutual trust and goodwill.
He kept in touch with his former
colleagues, had many friends
and a close, loving family.
He was a man of culture,
of impeccable morals and
inimitable charm.
We knew Vadim Vadimich as
an extraordinary,
intelligent and energetic man.
He did a lot for us, he always
helped in any way he could,
and he was always respected
and appreciated,
as were his opinions, decisions,
and moral support.
We thank you for being a part
of our lives,
because you brought us so much
light, warmth, and kindness.
We remember you fondly,
and we mourn your loss.
Hello?
Hello?
(Putin's Speech)
If someone decides to destroy Russia
Then we have a legal right to respond
(Putin's Speech)
Do you want a war with Russia?
There will be no winner
and you will be drawn into that conflict
against your own will.
Before you know it,
you will be executing Article 5.
(Putin's Speech)
It will be a global catastrophe
But I, as a citizen of Russia
and the leader of the Russian state,
wonder if we need a world in which
there is no Russia?
"Timber offcuts"
(in Georgian) I can see that you're
opening and reading my messages.
Why aren't you answering my calls?
Answer.
You know what I'm going to tell you?
Don't call me ever again. Ok?
And when you arrive here, don't
you even dare get close to me.
- (in Russian) Hi.
- Hi.
- What's the cargo this time?
- Timber offcuts.
"Georgia - Russia border"
On your way!
(in Georgian)
You're getting on my nerves.
I'm on my way!
I'll be there soon!
Where am I? On the highway!
Where else can I be, Medea?!
Please stop fucking with my head!
I'll call you when I get there. Bye!
Stop calling me! Fuck off.
(in Russian)
It's cloudy in St. Petersburg,
with temperatures from -3C to -5C.
Tomorrow during the day, at 0C to -2C,
expect wet snow and ice on the roads,
with moderate northwest wind.
(in Georgian)
Careful, these ones are fragile.
Thank God you made it. Finally!
Put that box over here. I said put it
down here! Careful, careful!
Hurry up, guys.
Let's go over the list once you've
unpacked everything.
I'm tired, Manana. I'm hungry
and I want to sleep.
Lado, last time there were
some parts missing.
How do I know this time is different?
I've done a million trips for you! One
mistake - and you want to crucify me?
- Why should I pay for your mistakes?
- Don't. Pay for them out of my pocket.
You already owe me more than you
can ever earn, you deadbeat!
What the hell? Don't talk to me
like that. I'm not your slave!
- You're a deadbeat! A deadbeat!
- What?
Here's your list, go over it as long
as you want!
- I don't need your money!
- Shut your mouth!
- You know what? Fuck you!
- Get lost!
(in Russian) Excuse me, mind if I
sit at your table? Thank you.
Oh, thanks. Thank you.
(in Russian) Hello, hello.
Hello, Vadim Vadimich. This nice couple
want to see the apartment.
Well, shall we?
You being a young couple, let me
show you the bedroom first.
The hallway is quite spacious, about nine
square meters. Am I right, Vadim Vadimich?
- Look at these stucco moldings
- I didn't tidy in there!
Here's the bedroom. It's pretty
quiet in here.
No balcony, unfortunately, but
there's a window.
It's nice to wake up and look out
Nice figurine, huh? I like it too.
I think
it's 18th century. It stays here
- Did you see the bedroom?
- It's beautiful
Look at this beautiful tiled fireplace.
It's a classic piece. Antique.
This room is perfect for festive
gatherings with family and friends.
The windows are gorgeous.
Every time I'm here I feel like I'm
in a museum. In the Hermitage, no less.
What's your favorite museum?
Here's the gas boiler. It works.
I think gas is better than electricity.
It's cheaper, which is important
And this is the study. Maybe you'll
find it more interesting
because you don't look very
interested so far
This room can be made into a nursery.
Sorry, I didn't ask if you have kids.
You're not very talkative, are you?
I'm doing all the talking now
Anyway, over here is the bathroom.
It has a window in it.
This space could be a walk-in wardrobe.
Umm, regarding the price
Why is it so low? Where's the catch?
Well, you see
The apartment comes with
me in it, hence the low price.
I could even go lower.
The agency won't agree to that.
The price is low as it is.
We don't need your agency.
All you people do is suck our blood
and cause us stress.
Let's make a deal, shall we?
I have no terminal illnesses,
although I do suffer
from heartburn occasionally.
I'm tidy and self-disciplined.
Hopefully I'll live another five years
or so, but not much longer than that.
- You can't cut the agency out of this.
- We'll see about that.
We're going to have to think it over.
This is all very unexpected, to say
the least. Thanks for the tour.
I should've been a tour guide.
Sure, think it over, but keep in mind
we have
lots of buyers lined up.
This is a rare offer:
the location, the price
Vadim Vadimich, I have another viewing
scheduled for tonight. I'll call you.
What do we have here? How much fat?
One percent.
That's fine. Milk, cultures
What? Expires in five days? No
thank you, you can drink it yourselves.
Oh, oh!
What's the matter?
- It's not scanning.
- This is ridiculous.
Hello? Hello?
Listen, dear, you should prepare
them in advance,
tell the potential buyers that the
apartment comes with me in it.
- That might scare them off.
- Well, if you say so. Bye for now.
Oh, wait! The couple who came
by today, what did they say?
Nothing yet.
They didn't like it? All the better then!
I didn't like them either. Alright, bye.
- Bye.
- See you tomorrow.
I'll give you a call, Vad
"The Commander stands for the
virtues of wisdom, sincerity,
benevolence,
courage and strictness.
By method and discipline"
"THE ART OF WAR by SUN TZU"
"If the campaign is protracted,
the resources of the State will
not be equal to the strain"
- Hello!
- Hello, hi.
- Here we are!
- Alright then.
Come on in.
- Hello. My name is Medea.
- Hello.
I'm Vadim Vadimich.
What nationality are you?
Come on,
you've only just met!
- I won't co-habit with any Muslims.
- I'm Georgian.
Well, that's fine. That'll do.
You people are a cheerful bunch,
aren't you?
Are you married?
Got children, old parents?
- No, just me on my own.
- Planning a family?
Definitely not planning to
have parents.
- So you're an orphan?
- Perfect, isn't she?
Me, I'm more or less open to
any kind of arrangement.
Except for bedridden patients,
raging lunatics and children,
at least as long as I'm alive.
I will also not tolerate alcoholism,
drug abuse, any illegal activity,
as well as crime and political
travesty. That's right.
- I hope I've made myself clear!
- Yes, of course.
Yes.
- Can I see the apartment?
- Of course, go and have a look.
- Vadim Vadimich, mind if I smoke?
- Go ahead.
Oh, I'm covered in cat hair.
That's my bedroom.
Where is your family? Don't you
have children and grandchildren?
Oh! My respects to you,
venerable closet.
That's where
my family is, in this closet.
I've got three photo albums
and a bunch of other stuff in there.
Like I said, Vadim Vadimich is the
sole owner of the apartment.
This is an honest deal, no hidden
catches. Am I right, Vadim Vadimich?
No secret wills, nothing like that.
It can all be checked and confirmed.
If you wish you can send a request
somewhere through legal channels.
The agent here will tell you all
about how it's done.
- Everything's in working order.
- And that's a gas water heater.
Let me turn on the lights.
It's like a Roman bath. You'll feel
like a mermaid in this tub.
- And there's light from the window.
- Right.
- How do you like her?
- I don't know. Let her look around.
I'll take the apartment. I can
make a down payment right now
and pay the rest of the amount
next month. Is that okay?
That works. What do you say,
Vadim Vadimich?
I'm ready. Paying the rest next
month is even better.
Let's make it a trial period.
A trial.
And I don't want any strangers here
during that time. Can that be arranged?
Also, if that's possible, I'd like to
move in right now.
Right now?! What about the contract
and the money?
We'll write that in, Vadim Vadimich,
don't worry. Right now. Follow me.
- She can move into the study!
- Sure, we'll write it all in!
You hear me? What's your name again?
Medea. I hear you, Vadim Vadimich.
This is all so very sudden.
What am I going to do with you?
Fine, you can move in. Go ahead.
Hold on for just a moment!
You can't bring any pets here. I'm
allergic to pets. Even to fish.
Is she a refugee or something?
- Is it important?
- No. We're all refugees in a sense.
I don't like generalizations.
I'm not running or hiding from anyone.
Poor thing.
Where has she got the money
from? Nothing criminal, I hope?
She sold everything over there
and moved here.
- Why is that?
- How would I know?
There was a war there, and
another one might start.
Yes.
Our troops are stationed there.
They call it a "special operation".
Such is the geopolitical reality.
Are you delirious?
(Russian propaganda talk show)
- Where are you going?
- Hello. Apartment No. 13.
Oh for heaven's sake
For heaven's sake.
(in Georgian) You have no shame,
lying to me again.
No, shut up for a second.
What did you say?
Lies. You're lying again.
I said shut your mouth.
I hate you so much
Stop lying to me.
Listen Shut up and listen.
I don't care where you are, who
you're with, or what you're up to!
Oh really? I'm so sick of you! Don't
ever call me again, you got that?
(in Russian) Pardon me, I'm just
- Excuse me
- Sure.
- I need to go to the bathroom.
- Ah yes, of course.
Yes, yes, of course.
I'm sorry but this is important.
These are utility bills.
Now they are your responsibility.
I know, but I'm sure this can wait
until tomorrow.
Tomorrow they will need to be paid.
- Ah.
- Yes.
- Got it.
- So here they are.
Please leave them on the cabinet.
I'll pay them tomorrow.
(In Georgian) Hello, Zura! Hello, Shota!
You're late to work, honey!
Your voice sounds really hoarse.
You should quit smoking.
That's none of your concern.
Sorry, I underestimated the
commute time.
The boss isn't "late", the boss
simply "had a delay". Is that so?
Bosses don't scrub floors or take
out the trash after work.
If only you knew what I started from.
How's your new place? Did you
make your down payment?
Yes, and thank you very much.
If you want I can send you a
video tour of the apartment.
You should put a pair of red
knickers up on the ceiling lamp.
Excuse me?
They'll attract money for you -
that's what girls on the internet say.
I'll pay you back next month once I
get my money transferred from Georgia.
As soon as it arrives. Wasn't
that the deal?
Yes, and our agreement stands,
but put those knickers up anyway.
But they have to be bright red,
you got that?
You know what?
You should install joystick-operated
cameras instead of these relics.
I don't need a joystick, I have you!
You're my joystick, got that?
You're giving me too much lip.
I've got a headache now.
So, red knickers, right?
Now you idiots, listen carefully
and do what I say.
Look to your left, see that big box
in the corner? Bring it closer.
Sure.
Hurry up, and be gentle with it!
- Beqa!
- Is that the right box? Open it.
Careful, careful.
- Now check it against the papers.
- Just a moment.
- It matches.
- Show me, hold it up to the camera.
Come closer.
Alright, I saw it. I said I saw it!
- Shota, let's go.
- Hey, pals, where are you off to?!
You have to unpack ten more
boxes before the break!
Medea! I can't see anything! Medea!
They're playing tricks on me again!
I'm going to fire them! Lazy bums!
They're not here.
They're not here.
I can see that. Go and check
what's wrong with the camera.
And find those two.
Nothing gets past you.
Who's the manager here, you or me?
Yes, that's where you need to look.
Medea!
Hold on! Hold on, I said!
Hey, what's with the violence?!
Let go of her!
What is going on?
Medea, listen to me for a
minute. let's talk
- Get lost!
- Stop damaging my property!
- What's wrong with you?
- Stay away from me, you idiot.
Where are you off to?
Medea, where are you going?!
Medea!
(In Russian) They're knocking snow off
the roof. Watch out. Quick, quick!
"MY HAPPY PREGNANCY"
Why are you doing this?
What do you care?
I don't know.
Nobody's going to need them
when I'm dead. This is just old junk.
How do you know? Donate them
to the State Archive.
- Somebody might find them valuable.
- Yeah right.
Future generations will want to know
what the past was like.
- Sure.
- And these photos will show it.
Well, all the more reason to
destroy them then.
That's up to you.
It's junk! Junk.
Hi, we're here to move some furniture.
Follow me.
That's what needs to be taken out.
Oh, hold on a second.
Go ahead.
Careful, careful.
Watch the corners. Right there,
right there
Oh, easy, easy! Careful there!
Be gentle with it. Mind the top!
Keep to the right.
More to the right. More, more.
That's it. That's it.
Good. Good. Good. That's it.
- Are you throwing it away?
- Oh no. I'm giving it to somebody.
- But
- What?
It doesn't look very presentable.
How about getting it restored first?
You people don't understand.
You just want to restore everything.
Gentlemen, let me open that door
for you! Careful, watch your step!
And don't rush, the floor isn't
perfectly flat there.
Ah, careful there!
Medea!
Yes, Vadim Vadimich?
- If you don't mind
- Yes?
I'd like to invite you to accompany me to
a rather exotic cultural event later today.
It's my tram!
(in Russian) Don't look at my phone.
- (in Russian) Good afternoon.
- Oh hey, Polina! At last!
- I bet you're cold.
- I'm freezing!
Who's the guy?
An American businessman.
He doesn't speak Russian.
- He looks a lot like a Georgian.
- You think so?
- Well, I'll be off. Be careful with him.
- I will. You have a good day.
- Vintage photos, cheap.
- Try over there.
There, there, those two are paving
the way, so to speak.
They and the other one - see - have
separate jobs to do.
- There, that's the beauty of it.
- What's the aim of this game?
- It's a bit like croquet, but on ice.
- Croquet? What's that?
Of course, what am I saying it's
much closer to marbles. Or shuffleboard.
- I don't get it at all.
- Disk pushing. Old folks' games.
I'll let myself out, you attend
to the young lady.
- Careful, the ground is slippery.
- Leave me alone, for God's sake.
You're a bit overbearing.
Asshole.
This place used to be properly posh.
My work threw me a retirement party
here. Oh, what a banquet they put on!
Yes. I even felt uncomfortable in front
of my colleagues.
The management thought highly of me.
- Where did you work?
- I won't tell you.
- Why not?
- Just because.
Thanks.
That information will only become
public fifty years after I die.
Are you a spy?
I'm a lonely old man that everybody
forgot. That's alright.
I look at things
from a sober perspective.
Most of my friends, and I suppose
my enemies too,
have flown off
to Mars, you might say. It'll soon be
my turn to put my spacesuit on.
Was your job something to do with space?
We all have something to do with space,
dear. You'll never guess, so stop trying.
Thank you, thank you.
Do you have children or grandchildren?
I had a son
but enough about me.
Tell me about yourself instead.
You left your homeland and
decided to settle here. Why?
- Things just turned out that way.
- I see.
Life made the decision for me.
- I understand, I do. War, right?
- No. Love.
Love?
Yes. It's a tragic story but it's all
in the past. I'd rather not go into it.
- Well then here's to love.
- To love.
Shout for joy. There is no Tsar.
Shout for joy. There is no Russia.
Shout for joy. For God is dead.
All there is, is icy star,
All there is, is dawning's yellow,
As the years in millions thread.
Shout for joy. There is no one,
Shout for joy. There's nothing spun,
It's so black and dark, there's none
That could turn out deader ever
And could ever be more black,
Help for others will come never -
Never will you get it back.
Oh Sorry.
Medea, wake up or you'll be late
for work! I'm off!
I'm awake! Thanks a lot!
(in Georgian) And leave me alone.
"HEADPHONES - VINYL - AUDIO - VIDEO"
Yes, that's the one. Thank you.
(Putin's speech) "Ossetia joined
the Russian Empire in 1774,
if my memory serves me right.
It joined as a whole, both Northern
and Southern parts, as a single state.
Abkhazia did the same in 1810,
also as an independent state"
You lying snake.
"and later events unfolded as follows:
South Ossetia became part of
the Tbilisi Governorate.
Georgia as a state did not exist
back then"
Oh fuck off.
"Abkhazia developed
in the following way:
When the Russian Empire fell
after World War I,
Georgia made some attempts
to absorb Abkhazia.
An independent country of Georgia
was established,
and, with help from German troops,
Georgia occupied Abkhazia in 1918.
The occupiers were very cruel,
and Georgian troops in Ossetia in
1919 and 1920 even more so.
This was essentially what we call
genocide today."
Medea! Medea!
(in Georgian) Let me in.
What are you doing here?
- Let me in!
- Go away.
Get down from there!
Get down from there.
- Get down from there.
- Let me in!
I said get down from there!
Why didn't you open the gate for me?
- (in Georgian) Repeat it one more time.
- No, I prefer English.
You can't get by without speaking
Russian here.
What is it again?
(in Russian) I love.
I love.
You love.
You love.
She loves.
She loves.
(in Georgian)
Now repeat it without my help.
I love.
The water's turned scalding hot!
We'll get cooked!
We'll get fused together.
- I'm evaporating.
- Don't you dare disappear again!
By the way, where am I going
to go when you leave for work?
Can I stay here? Please, babe,
I have no place to go.
Alright, but don't leave the room
and stay quiet,
especially when the old man
comes back.
Could he maybe use some help?
He doesn't need any help.
If he sees you here he'll kick me out
and he won't give me back
my down payment.
By help I meant, you know,
maybe some poison in his soup -
and voila, the apartment is all yours.
Are you crazy? No, you're not
staying here.
I was just joking! Where's your
sense of humor?
Imbecile.
"Preg-nan-cy."
Why is the door unlocked? Medea!
Hello? Hello?
Hello? Hello?
Damn these people, keep
calling and calling!
What's wrong with the world today?
Is it Judgement Day or something?
What's going on in my apartment?
Right
I'll sell them cheap.
This one and this one?
She's not here today.
Stop right there! I said stop!
Show me your pockets! What's
in them? What's in your pockets?
- Hey, stop!
- Let's see your documents!
One sec.
Stop right there!
Georgian? Let's pack him in.
- Shut up! Move, move!
- You fuckers!
Move!
Move it, move it!
Let the darkie go! We take
Georgians only!
- Georgians only!
- Walk, don't talk!
- Get in!
- Load them into the first bus!
- Move!
- Walk straight ahead! Eyes down!
Dad, why did you sell Grandma?
Are you completely out of your
mind? First of all, hello.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Look, you've got a decent
pension, good benefits
Yeah right. What benefits are
you talking about?
"Decent pension", you say?
Are you from another planet?
You watch too much TV.
And why did you send the
old wardrobe to me?
- What is it that you're missing?
- You know what.
- I threw that piece of junk out.
- You're lying.
I don't believe you.
And who the hell is that?
I took mercy on a refugee and
let her stay for a month.
A refugee from where?
From over there.
I let her stay practically for free.
She has almost no money.
Medea dear, could you please
come to the kitchen?
I want you to meet my son.
Medea!
- I'm right here, Vadim Vadimich. Hello.
- Hello.
There you are. Tea will be ready
in a moment.
- None for me, thank you.
- None for me either, thanks.
I didn't ask whether you wanted any.
So, Medea, I hope my father
isn't being mean to you?
I did a bad job of raising you.
You should at least introduce
yourself to a lady before you start
- My name's Peter.
- Pleased to meet you.
- Likewise.
- That's more like it. Drink up.
- There
- Dad, just let us talk.
You're not talking, you're
interrogating her, more like.
I haven't even asked anything
of substance.
Precisely! Nothing of any substance!
Vadim Vadimich and I
get along just fine.
That's good. I'm glad.
Sure you are. So cynical
Just listen to him. He's "glad".
When I croak - that's when
you'll be glad, that's for sure!
You'll be dancing on my grave!
I have no doubt about that!
Stop it, will you!
I see you've completely lost
your marbles.
Please don't argue.
We're not arguing, it's just the way
we talk. It's a sport. Right, Dad?
You're talking nonsense!!!
Hello? Yes, Alex
No, something came up and I
went to see to it real quick.
Yes, heading back now.
- Right. I have to get going.
- Go, nobody's keeping you here.
Go, I don't care! Good riddance.
- Bye
- Medea, drink your tea! With sugar!
Idiot!
Next!
Your belt.
Your phone.
Next!
Miss, my client Mr. Lomjaria is
in your custody, I'm his lawyer.
Miss, please listen! I need to
see my client Mr. Lomjaria
Your belt.
My client Mr. Lomjaria is in your
custody! I demand to see him!
- Next!
- You must let me see him
- Move!
- I have to see my client
- Your belt.
- I have to see Mr. Lomjaria
- Hands off me!
- Calm down.
Move!
(in Georgian) Hey! You fuckers!
Why the fuck did you bring me here?!
(in Russian) Quiet!
- Shut up, you!
- Fuck off!
(in Georgian)
Stop it and calm down, kid.
You're wound up and so are they.
They'll get over it soon.
Everything will sort itself out,
trust me.
I see that you tidied up in here
while I was away, Medea.
- Yes, I cleaned a little.
- You shouldn't have.
Some very important things
have gone missing.
Did you throw them away?
I'm sure I didn't throw away
anything important.
Did you not? There was a small
box somewhere around here,
with locks of hair - mine and Peter's -
from our baptisms.
And I couldn't find the stack
of old newspapers
that had articles in them with
information crucial for my health.
The layer of dust on them was this thick.
You haven't touched them in decades.
That's none of your concern!
That's my hair and my newspapers!
You had no permission to touch them!
And I couldn't find the bottle of
kefir I bought yesterday,
so today I had to buy another one.
It had gone sour.
No, that can't be possible.
You imagined it, I'm sure.
I tried it.
This is outrageous, you talking
back to me like that!
Will you start being respectful
and considerate of me or not?!
Sit down! Sit down!
This is still my home!
And in my home you can't touch
anything without my knowledge!
This is my categorical, official
demand! Don't touch anything!
And stay away from the music player!
(in Georgian) Well,
I just learned to send voice messages.
Have you put up a pair of red
knickers on the ceiling lamp?
Do it now if you haven't.
I don't know how it works but it does.
Me too, I put them up in every
room, on every lamp.
Hello, Manana Yes, I did
Listen, do you know where Lado is?
In the mixed team category,
the first-place winner is Komsomol-1
from the Irkutsk region
and their coach Vasily Telezhkin!
Attention! The national anthem
of the Russian Federation!
Sir, please leave. You're in our way.
And what is this? Unclear.
What a snake!
That way, yes. Right, right, right,
that's the street
- Will you please let me through!
- Go ahead.
No need to hold the door for me.
Can I help you?
I don't need your help, I live here.
"Can I help you?" What a jerk.
What's your game, grandpa?
I'd appreciate it if you'd drop
the familiarity. I live here.
But you, young man - what
are you doing here?
Medea! Medea!
I live here too. I mean, I live here,
not you. This is my apartment.
Sure it is. It's yours, it's yours!
Your apartment, sure it is!
You're lost, grandpa. You're in
the wrong apartment.
Medea! Medea, I know what
you're up to!
And you - you're in cahoots
with that Georgian broad!
I won't tolerate such insolence!
She and I had a deal, no visitors
as long as I'm alive! So get out!
Get out! Out! Out! Out!
I knew it, I knew that the moment
I went out the door, they'd all be here.
Hello? Yes, hi
So, how should I put it
Some old man came to my place,
a complete stranger.
He insists that he lives here. Yes.
But it's my apartment.
No, I've never seen him before.
This looks like dementia to me.
No, I'm not a doctor but I have
some experience.
The address is 17 Soyuza Pechatnikov St.,
apartment No.3.
Quiet.
Who's that creep in the car?
Come on, get out.
Come on.
Go, go! Load them into the buses!
(in Georgian) These new cameras are no
better than the old ones.
- How about now?
- Fine, fine.
The old cameras fit in conceptually
with the rest of the antiques.
Nobody asked your opinion.
A van just pulled up outside. Wow, I can
even read its license plate number!
That's probably the order that
came in via Facebook this morning.
Go and help.
These new cameras are indeed better.
This way!
- Hi!
- Hi!
The world is such a small place,
it's amazing. Do you work here?
Yes.
I live round the corner from here.
Come visit any time. Medea, right?
- This stuff only happens in movies.
- No, not even in movies.
I recognize the venerable closet.
So he sent it to you.
Well, yes. But dad's old bookcase is
much more venerable than this wardrobe.
Trust me, I know it very well.
I practically grew up in it.
How is that?
My parents used to put me in it
when I got on their nerves.
As punishment.
- May I?
- Be my guest.
- That's awful.
- Not at all.
My prison was my fortress. The door
could be locked from the inside.
And then they tried to get me to
come out, lured me with ice cream,
but it didn't always work. I even
slept in it sometimes.
Like Peter the Great when he
lived in Holland, right?
- Did he sleep in a wardrobe too?
- All the time.
- That wardrobe must've been huge!
- Actually, it was fairly compact
(in Russian) Sorry to interrupt but
this is important.
(in Georgian) Medea, where's Lado?
The truck is leaving for Georgia
tomorrow. Where the hell is he?
- Who's that?
- Lado is my younger brother.
No, I'm talking about the voice-over.
Deus ex machina?
(in Russian)
I'm worried. His phone's off
(in Georgian) Manana, I don't know
where he is and I don't care!
Yes, I see you're not wasting
any time on him.
- Leave me alone!
- Already have.
Medea, if you'll excuse me,
I've got a busy day.
Of course. Sorry. So, you want
the wardrobe fully restored, right?
Well, of course.
I don't know. You might want to keep
some parts in their original condition.
How about we have a dinner together
sometime soon? How about tonight?
No, tonight is unlikely.
How about I call you later, in case
you change your mind?
Sure, but I doubt my plans will change.
(in Georgian) Good girl! A little pride
goes a long way!
- What did she say?
- Nothing. She's delirious.
(in Russian) I said, a little pride
goes a long way.
- What's your number?
- It's 891-6-04-34-123.
- Got it. I'll give you a call.
- Alright.
Open the door!
Go, go, hurry up! That way! Go!
Keep up the pace! Head down!
Hurry up! Go, go!
Hurry up! Go, go, go! Hurry up!
Keep up the pace!
Head down! Go! Hurry up!
Keep the distance! Single file! Don't
slow down! Hurry up! Head down!
Go, go, go!
Go, go! Hurry up!
Head down! Walk on! Hurry up!
Hurry up!
Get in the van!
Comrade captain, would you
mind telling me
why are you arresting so many
of these southerners?
Ah, you've woken up, old man?
Now get lost.
- Surely there isn't another war on?
- What war? Go home, gramps.
If it isn't a war, what is it?
Revolts? Labor camps? Mass
repression of national minorities?
I see you're a feisty one.
You want to get locked up?
I can arrange that!
And then you're going to shoot me?
No, we'll send you to the
lunatic asylum, as a lab rat.
No, that would be against the law.
Listen, old man, just go home.
Have you remembered where you live?
I never forgot.
Do you remember how you got here?
I feel like I'm looking at
my mother's hand.
You got any relatives?
You got any relatives?
Medea! Medea! I can't see anything
now! Nothing at all! What are you doing?
I need to know what's happening!
What's taking you so long?
Can't you work faster?
(in Russian) On the floor!
Freeze! Freeze, all of you!
On the floor, face down!
Stop! Down! On the floor!
Grab that one! You, stop right there!
On the floor! Don't move!
No, I have a Russian passport!
Hey tellytubby, did you get
all the propaganda you needed?
More violence would be great,
Comrade Major, and more arsenal.
This is a special operation and all
That can be arranged at our
next stop. Hey Sergeant?
- What's next on the list?
- A Georgian restaurant, sir!
Great, so we'll have some
grub while we're at it.
But the forced entry was epic. I'd
hoped for more action inside though.
Don't worry, you'll get your action.
Plenty more ahead!
We'll be monkey hunting for
two more days.
Get a shot of that.
Keep the distance! Single file!
Move, move, move!
Go, go, go, Keep the distance!
Go, go! Head down,
hands behind your back!
- Keep walking!
- I'm Russian with a Georgian surname!
Keep walking, darkie! Go, go!
(in Georgian) Thank God we're
going back to Georgia.
Yes but, I had to meet
someone special
Are you okay? Did you catch a cold?
What's wrong? Are you okay?!
- Uncle! Uncle!
- (in Russian) What happened?
- Uncle, get up!
- (in Russian) Is he dead?
Huh, no kidding, he's a goner.
Fucking hell, that's all we needed.
Alex, come in, we've got some
paperwork to do. Over.
(in Georgian) Get up, uncle, I'm
begging you! Uncle, get up!
One just died, for real.
Stop jerking around or I'll beat you!
Go, hurry up!
Hurry up, single file! Go, go, go,
don't slow down!
Keep moving!
Keep the distance! Don't slow down!
Is this the right entrance?
Yes? Come on then.
Come on.
Sorry
- Miss, are you okay?
- I'm fine. Can I have some water?
- Sparkling or still?
- Still.
Thanks.
Hello?
Yes, hello again.
Actually yes, my plans have changed.
Sure, pick me up.
But I'm not at work. I'm in the cafe
opposite your father's building.
Yes, on the other side of the canal.
Okay, see you.
- Should I maybe call an ambulance?
- No, everything's fine.
- Can I get you anything?
- A double espresso please.
(in Georgian) Yes, Manana.
Yes, I'm fine.
They took the guys. I don't know
what's going on.
No, I can't go home. The cops
are there too.
Squat, everyone!
Everyone, squat!
All of you! Squat! Right now!
(Putin's speech) "Are we supposed
to fire with slingshots?
What is an adequate use of force?
Of course the provocateurs should've
expected a firm punch in the face.
If there are points of controlling a territory
or a conflict zone they have to be targeted.
How can it be otherwise? This is what
military science dictates."
"According to Putin, Russia has
no ambition"
to encroach on the sovereignty of
the former Soviet republics,
while the U.S. and its European partners
have often ignored international law"
I don't think you should be scared.
It's all very unpleasant, of course,
but it's just a lot of babble.
It's all "just babble" to you.
(in Georgian) To you, nothing matters.
This old casket sure seems
to bring bad luck.
But it saved me.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Unfortunately, there's nobody left
to fix it up.
So you should take it out of here.
To hell with it, it's not worth
the trouble.
It was a stupid idea anyway.
My dad annulled my inheritance rights
and I'm running around with this
piece of old junk.
He sent it to me just to mock me!
As if to say, "Here, son, this is all
the inheritance you get".
I don't understand him.
How can anyone deprive his only
child of his inheritance?
How? With a court order.
He's hanging onto that apartment
for grim death, for no good reason!
He could've sold it and had an easy life,
and helped me buy a place of my own.
He's impossible to live with.
You're only there for a month,
but I've known him my entire life.
Why am I "only there for a month"?
Dad said he rented a room out
to you for a month.
That's not true. He sold me the
apartment with himself in it.
I already made the downpayment
and I'll pay the rest next month.
What? Sold it? With himself in it?
How is that possible?
We signed a contract in the presence
of a real estate agent.
She assured me that everything
is perfectly legal.
Do you realize that I'll take you
to court?
I'll file a counter-claim, appeal the
decision, I don't know what else
Yes, I realize that.
I suppose you and I should stop
talking to each other.
Please don't leave.
I'm scared.
Dad?
Dad?
Dad?
Dad?
A great tragedy has befallen us
and brought us together here today.
It is with deep sadness and
inconsolable loss that we say farewell
to our beloved Vadim Vadimich
Obnovlensky.
Vadim Vadimich grew up in the city
of Leningrad,
and his most notable character
traits emerged from early childhood -
his self-discipline, extraordinary mind,
determination in his studies and in work,
his focus on results, his directness
and worldly wisdom.
Vadim Vadimich always won people over
with his ability to negotiate,
to understand people and to form
strong, long-lasting relationships
based on mutual trust and goodwill.
He kept in touch with his former
colleagues, had many friends
and a close, loving family.
He was a man of culture,
of impeccable morals and
inimitable charm.
We knew Vadim Vadimich as
an extraordinary,
intelligent and energetic man.
He did a lot for us, he always
helped in any way he could,
and he was always respected
and appreciated,
as were his opinions, decisions,
and moral support.
We thank you for being a part
of our lives,
because you brought us so much
light, warmth, and kindness.
We remember you fondly,
and we mourn your loss.
Hello?
Hello?
(Putin's Speech)
If someone decides to destroy Russia
Then we have a legal right to respond
(Putin's Speech)
Do you want a war with Russia?
There will be no winner
and you will be drawn into that conflict
against your own will.
Before you know it,
you will be executing Article 5.
(Putin's Speech)
It will be a global catastrophe
But I, as a citizen of Russia
and the leader of the Russian state,
wonder if we need a world in which
there is no Russia?