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SUMMER WITH MONIKA
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Got a match? I can't find mine
Spring has come, have you noticed? It's too nice a day for work
Let's clear off and travel and see the world. How about it?
Right
You work at Forsberg's, don't you? No good, eh?
- Seen the greengrocer's where I work? - Cold, isn't it?
Last winter I thought my *** would freeze off
Have you seen Song of Love at the Garbio?
Would you...
...care to see it with you? That would be lovely
How about tonight?
I must go now. See you outside the cinema at seven
There's a touch of spring in the air
True enough
Where's that damned boy?
Vanished again, but I'll learn him
Tell him I want invoices
It's three-thirty; I told the client the cups would be there by three
That boy never shifts his ***; now he's vanished
Sort him out, Johan, this isn't a rest home
And tell him to bring the 53s from store, if there are any
Some must be left, unless he's taken them without noting it
Where the hell have you been?
What do you mean by vanishing like that, Lund?
- Bring all item 53s from the store - There's none left; I told you
None left? I've told you time and again: Make a note of it
No excuses. And fetch two dozen 28s
- What about that other order? - He can deliver it now
He always tries to worm his way around me
What about those invoices? Did Lund go for coffee in the firm's time?
Obviously. I'll get them myself
- Any more 28s? - At least ten dozen
I must always check up on you, like with those 53s
- Has He broken something again? - They slipped
What about those invoices? How often must I remind you?
I'll get them for you myself
What invoices?
Blanks, of course; it's time for the monthly accounts
Now make that delivery like greased lightning
Have you taken root, you damned sack of potatoes?
Wasn't she fabulous?
Some people have a good life: Nice houses, everyone's kind to them...
...they go around in nice cars to clubs and dances and all that
Look at that lovely blouse in the window
Yes, it's nice
Put your arm around me, so I don't feel cold
You may kiss me now, Harry
We're crazy about each other, aren't we?
I'm crazy about you
There's only you
I'm cold; we can't sit here much longer
Put your arms around me again before we go
You're not cross with me, Monika, are you?
I think you're fine
- Really? - You bet. Let's go now
Must you go home first?
No, but I'm in my working clothes
I thought we could eat something at my place
My father's at a boating club do
He's having dinner with some of them before the annual meeting
So I thought we might...
You're sweet. It'll be lovely, almost as though we're married
You're different from all the others; you're just like someone in a film
What a nice place you've got
If only it was as nice at home, but the kids break everything
Who's this?
My mother. She was always ill and she died when I was eight
My poor little Harry
Sit down while I make coffee
It's just a little present for you
They're ever so fashionable. Thanks, Harry
Feel how smooth the stocking is
- It's your leg that's smooth - It's your leg now
- I'll keep it here - Keep all of me; I'll refuse to go
I won't let you go
Dad!
He sounds ill again
Does it show, what we were doing?
No, and he can't see well without his glasses
You must be Monika
- I hope we're not in the way - Not at all
- Are you ill? - Yes, I had to leave them
My stomach, as usual
I can't make it out; I'd better go to the hospital again soon
Pay no attention to me, young lady, I have my sufferings to bear
Never mind, that's the way of the world
I'll sit in the kitchen for a while
We'd better clear off so that he can go to bed
I'll see you home
It seems that podgy Monika has got herself a new bloke
Shut up, or I'll tell the caretaker who stole his bike
You wouldn't do that to an old pal, would you, Monika?
I'll leave you to carry on with your bloke
Lelle's a menace
Tell those brats of yours not to kick my door when they go past
And you tell your man not to keep us awake with his snores all night
Give me the dog-end that's in my coat pocket
- What'll you give me? - There's toffees there; share them
Mum, give me the matches
Don't stand there in your nightie
Mucky Monika!
She's worth touching up
- I thought you'd retired - I need some pocket-money
I hate those guys; why don't they go home and grope their wives?
Maybe it doesn't turn them on
- I'm sick of all this - Let's go out tonight
Nothing doing; I've got a steady bloke
You, too? Even Pyret's got herself engaged, have you heard?
The boss!
I told your foreman he could charge a bottle to my account
Get going, before they close
Look them over and pick out any bad ones
I'll help you reach up
Coming away with me this week-end?
No, I've packed up with you, so there!
All right, stay there until the devil takes you
The delivery note
- Aren't you coming in now? - I'm busy
A quick one, before you go in
Now what?
Don't you remember? It's twenty-five years since we first met
I'd quite forgotten, but you remembered it
So I've brought you a cake and a bottle
The kids will be pleased with the cake
Can't anyone read in peace?
Get the candles and we'll pretend it's Christmas
Just like Christmas. I've got a bottle. Any gherkins?
- Don't kick my new shoes! - Keep things tidy, then
Drunk, as always
I'll teach you, you brat!
Don't cry. I didn't mean it, but it makes me mad to hear...
You needn't worry about me any more; I'm not staying any longer
She's offended
Old fool!
My dad's crazy
- What's he done? - He hit me. He's crazy, I tell you
I phoned Forsberg's, but you weren't there
- I took dad to hospital - I can stay with you, then
No, auntie comes to help out; she has the keys
I'm not going home again
Wait here, I'll go and see
- I'll come, too - Wait in the hall
Yes, she's there
I promised a mate I'd lend him my sleeping-bag; he's going camping
- But it's still too cold - I promised
Well, it's none of my business
Parents shouldn't let children go camping until it's warmer
- I'm off - Don't be too long
- I might not be back before You go - I've enough to do here until twelve
It's father's boat; we can live on it
It smells of paint a bit
I'm drenched, but I'll be cold if I take my coat off
The sleeping-bag is warm
I don't want to crease my skirt
Take your trousers off, or you'll lose the creases
What nice, long legs you've got
Now what?
I've overslept; they'll raise hell at work
I chucked my job last week. Never mind work today
I'll be back soon after five; I'll bring something to eat
Have you any money? I'm broke
- Is this enough? - It'll do
Look after yourself
- What time Is this to turn up? - Sorry, I overslept
Just when we're so busy. Irresponsibility, that's what it is
- Shall I deliver those? - No, pack that urgent order first
The old man's coming
Now you'll catch it; he knows you were late
So it pleases you to come at last
Father's ill and I didn't hear the alarm
He's carrying on with that *** at the greengrocer's
- Mind your own business! - Watch your tongue!
That boy is impossible
Don't take that tone, Lund. I've been getting complaints about you
I've done my best, but I'm always bullied. I'd better quit
Give a week's notice
No, we'll let the boy go. Write him a testimonial
He forfeits a week's wages, but he's entitled to his holiday money
Get a move on
You pack; I'm quitting
But we've got so much to do; I can't work overtime
Johan, I've got a drop of...
Now we can go wherever we like
Remember what you said about travel? Well, to hell with the others now
I'd like to kill all those who want to hold us back and make us crawl
Let them slave away, what do we care?
Let's go this very moment
I've overslept
- I haven't overslept - Coffee's ready. I've made it
You managed the stove? You are clever
Think how they're slaving at Forsberg's
And *** crates at my old greengrocer's
We've rebelled against them and all the others
Remember the story we read yesterday? The Lawless Lover
I can't dance
Never mind, you're the handsomest of them all
Let's go. I know a better jetty
Isn't that Lelle?
You're crazy. Come along
You see, I've always been Ionely, in a way
Mother became ill when I was five. I was eight when she died
It affected father strangely; he became very silent
Every evening at home we'd eat, him and me, without a word
We just sat
I've never been alone at home. The kids are noisy, they break things
Dad comes home drunk and yelling and sometimes he hits us
Though he's funny, too
You've had no better time than me
Monika, I've thought of studying at home
If you keep at it, you can become an engineer; I've always liked engines
Last year I mended the boat-engine; dad couldn't do it
We could get married when you're an engineer; wouldn't that be fun?
I think I'm expecting
Then we must go home, I must start work; you'll need proper food
No, I'm not going back; I want this summer just as it is
Harry, you're the nicest person I know
You and I will make something of life
We'll like each other only
I'll study and work so that we can get married...
...live in a nice place and have nice things, us and the baby
And when you come home I'll have dinner ready...
...and we'll walk out with the children on Sundays...
...and I needn't work, but be at home and have nice clothes always
We'll have everything together; we'll stick together
Only you and me
The boat's on fire. Someone's there
Monika, our neighbour is moving
Here goes the first glass! Now for the second glass!
Mushrooms fried, boiled, in soup - here, there and everywhere
Our little Harry will be a mushroom, not a kid
We must think of something
- Go home, maybe - I don't want to
But you need proper food
Remember that garden we saw a couple of nights ago?
Apples are better than mushrooms. They had potatoes, too
And if we're caught?
No one saw me pinch that milk. You were scared then, too
Well, you must eat
I'll go with the boat myself, if you're afraid
- You shouldn't go alone - Come along, then
- It's not dark enough - No one's about now
It's Saturday, people go to their cottages at week-ends
We can take a look around, at least
Of course, we can take a look
It's not as easy as all that, my girl Let's have a look at you
I thought it was a rat. I was so scared, I dropped the milk-can
The best thing is to let the police take care of you
What's your name?
He's on his way; it won't take him ten minutes by car
So you'll sleep in jail; not for the first time, perhaps
Eat
Not to your taste?
I need a beer to calm down after all this
Why didn't you help me?
I didn't know where you were or anything
You ought to have guessed I was caught
You were to stay on the boat. I thought you'd gone for apples
We wouldn't have meat if I'd stayed on the boat
I must have proper food. If you can't manage, I will
I think I've sprained my ankle
Show me
It's probably not serious
I'm sick of everything! I'm pregnant, I've no clothes, nothing
Things will go right for us
We must sort things out and marry. I'll work for all three of us
I don't want to go back
But it's getting too cold to stay
I don't want anything! I don't want to!
Why do some people always have good luck, while others never do?
We have each other, haven't we?
No tea left?
No, and no spirit for the stove, either. We must wait till we get back
Anyhow, we had a nice summer. But everything's different from today
Fancy going back to town?
We haven't seen a film since The Girl who was a Dream
We've been dreaming ourselves
Harry, we're home again
We'll show them that we can manage
Now I've got something to work for, Monika
My brother was in hospital for six months, now he's in a sanatorium
So I keep an eye on the children and, well, you see...
...Miss Eriksson is expecting and they want to get married
How old are they?
Harry is nineteen and she is seventeen
Well, that's very young
Yes, if it weren't for the child, but we think...
Being under-age, they'll need to obtain permission of a court
We've done that; here are the papers
We hope that when the banns have been published they can marry at once
I understand. We have a few forms to be completed
I expect it's twins; they'll phone you when it's all over
Everything's fine? She's all right?
Was it only wind, after all?
It's a girl, and everything went all right
Now off you go and come back sober tomorrow morning
Put on your best clothes and buy flowers. Carnations
- Red ones? - No, green ones, at your age
What lovely flowers
Are you sorry it's a girl?
Of course I'm not
We haven't a little Harry
We'll call her Monika, eh?
I think June is much more charming
June Monika
Won't you go and see her?
My little girl must sleep now
Can't you make her shut up?
- See if you can do better - No, she'll doze off soon
"According to Pythagoras, the square of the hypotenuse..."
"...equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides"
"It would be wise to learn this formula by heart"
Wake up, it's half-past seven
- So what? Why wake me? - Auntie is coming
I can't stand her; she's always going on about tidiness
But it was your idea
Of course, it's nice of her to look after the kid while you're away
Take this. Can you manage all right?
It's not much, but you'll be back on Friday, won't you?
That's the plan. I may be able to save a bit from the daily allowance
Why are we always so hard up?
Wait till I've finished my studies, Monika
What about now? We can't afford to see a film. We live like pigs
We might go out when I get back
Anyway, I've nothing to wear, so that's that
I'm doing my best
But pay the rent without fail; today's the last day, he said
I need a new coat
You get about; I have to stew at home
Have a nice time, with June off your hands
Don't forget that auntie thinks you're working again
A good idea of mine, eh? I'd go crazy with the kid night and day
I'll manage, though it's ages since my own kids were so tiny
Well, we must all help. It was nice of the firm to give you the job
- Look after yourself - the same to you
Stockholm Central next stop
- Almost home - we made good time on that job
I don't know how we managed to fit the thing into that space
- Tired, lad? - Not a bit
The work takes getting used to; it's only your third time with us
Lund's a good worker; ask the boss to keep him on our gang
Remember the last lad, the lazy devil? Always scrounging cigarettes
All right, Lund. You fit in well, we all like you
It's always the same thrill when you see the city again
If you hurry, you can hop into bed with the old girl for a cuddle
What'll she say, when I get home a day earlier than we expected?
You must have worked hard to get home; did you miss me so much?
She might be more than surprised, if another guy's in bed with her
Say what you like, it's a thrill to see the city
Do as you like, for all I care. You've been doing that for ages
There's no talking to you!
Well, so what?
We'd better separate. We can't go on like this
You think I'm to blame, but I'm not
Never mind who's to blame
All you do is study and do your own things
To make things better for us and the little girl
You're always on about saving, yet we can't afford anything
You've bought things
With the rent money. I had to have something to wear, hadn't I?
We can be evicted at any time, but it doesn't matter now
Sod it! I can't stand your grumbling any longer!
But I have to stand earning for the rent, eh?
We wouldn't be like this if you hadn't put me in the family way
I'm worn out, I want to sleep. We'll talk tomorrow
Besides, I've become ugly
I don't know why things have got like this between us
You never cared for me; you just did your own things
I don't want to be buried here; you need fun when you're young
But everything I've done was to make things better for us
Put the blame on that
How many have you had up here while I was earning money for your fun?
You're crude!
What have you been, if you weren't ashamed to go to bed with that Lelle?
I was in love
Don't hit me
A lot of rubbish. Five kronor for the lot
Thank us for taking it away
But my husband paid fifty kronor for the lamp alone
Seven-fifty, no more
Thanks for looking after her; I'll take her home now
- But you and your father can't... - I want to take care of her
Well, it's your child, and her mother's abandoned her
Ten kronor, that's final. Take it or leave it
I'll keep the lamp, then