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300 miles to heaven.
Jedrek ?
Come up here...
Come
Closer
Come
Beat it kid!
Yo won't live to see tomorrow.
Don't talk to me... Time ?
07:32 AM
Where is it flying to ? North...
How does it know where it is?
It has a good nose.
A fat lot of good it will get you.
Run home.
Father needs help - Yes kid.
One day this harmonium will fall on your head.
It's an accordion.
Where's your father?
Over there.
So here's the firm...
What's it all about ?
About bricks and concrete.
clever, clever...
It doesn't look much, and yet.
-It's a long way out? -Wel, yes...
Mind if I sit down.
Look here Mr.Kwiatkowski...
-What brings you here? -I have a reason to believe that this is an illegal business.
It could be proved or disproved.
You know... Do you understand ?
Things can be made easier nowadays if there is the will...
If You really want. You have it wrong. There's no business here.
Sir, I have strong evidence.
It's only for our own use.
... and for the neighbours... I know.
We can put it one way or another. Denunciation, evidence.
Still, you haven't paid the tax
You have no licence, and the work safety is not secured.
Is it money you want ?
Come on... Why this gathering?
Lets talk in private...
Dad! It's not fair! It's far an outhouse.
Tell him we're stuck for space. Tell him we have no money for bricks.
Tell him you've been sacked from school. - Jedrek, keep out of this!
Let him go to those who have money for bribes. - Barbara, stop it!
In that case.
We shall impound the firm.
The Stalinist trend
may have had
a tragic consequences.
Our present policy is the guarantee
security and peace.
As distinct from the past epochs...
Excuse me. - What is it ?
Something wrong.
In the past epochs you said that they were the guarantee of security and peace.
You didn't pay atention...
Yes I did very much...
Watch it, or you'll get out.
Fine, but I'll bring my fahter. He'll gladly remind you your love for Stalin.
And you'll recant all lies you told about him behind his back.
Your father...
- Never danced to anyone's tune.
Falkowska...
And he always said who played out of tune!
Out!
It's all falling out!
Elka, wait!
Leave me alone.
Tomorrow at 10 AM at the station.
We're beating it. - Where to?
To the West...
You'll never make it!
Train to Kudowa at 10:02 AM
Thank You.
Why are you gaping?
Don't you recognize your papa?
Wait...
-Wait! -I've got varices on my *** from waiting!
Sit down.
Are you back for long?
Will the next stop be paragraph 205,214 - Which one haven't you done yet?
Shut Up.
Don't tell me you're unhappy! or I'll die laughing.
You;'d better get back quickly, or you'll waste away.
Sit down.
Shut up your and listen to me.
Zdzisiu, school comes before pleasure.
Zdzisiu?!
Shouldn't you call me dad?
When I get the chance ...
Now you can wave at him.
I couldn't We'll try tomorrow
Or next year...
You wanted to run away just like that?
You're out - ***, you don't trust me?
No, I don't...
Then why didn't you leave?
Do you ever think at all? Do you want Grzeœ to be minced up by that machine?
Dad! We were making bricks.
Don't poke your nose in my business.
Just look at it, your business.
Don't play cheeky, Jedrek!
Someone has to, in a family.
Dad..
Dad!..We have removed seals....
Dad, explin this - you keep toiling and still we have nothing.
-Things aren't as straight as you think. -Then straighten them out.
You used to say so yourself.
Good Morning
Hop on!
And..who had the best flying record back in 1967?
My diploma!
It's in the drawer.
Go ahead, look for it.
Still you won't find it.
Damn it. I remember it was here.
My diploma.
Why don't you tell us how landed in a greenhouse?
It was not my fault. The controls jammed.
The diploma was here
Just wait a sec....
It's in the old dresser.
In the cellar.
Don't go anywhere or you'll be gone for months again!
Zdzisiu, memory fails you.
They took your licence away seven years ago.
There's no room for fools up there. Come.
Better come back
Jedrek, it's not true.
You're a nobody!
You're not even good at doing time.
I'll tell why you getting locked up.
For you going there is like coming home.
And do you know why ? Because they even do your thinking for you.
When you don't know how...byelaw.
Zdzisiu, You keep running away from here?
You want 3 months, you steal a pair of shoes.
You want 6 months, you back someone's face.
You're scared of living here. Yes, Zdzisiu.
You're nobody. - That's not true.
It's not true. It is. You smoke too much.
I'm not like that....
Would you filch a plane ?
I would.
We'll fly.
Austria.
Austria.
Zdzisiu!
Come back...do you hear me ?
Come back !
Australia...
Zdzisiu! You're up to something again?
-Your old man is off his rocker. - It's all right.
Stop!
-Zdzisiu!!! -Austria
....Australia!
Zdzisiu!!!...
-Austria!!! -Daddy...
What is this?
An application.
What application?
-Passport application. - O! Where do you want to go?
It's stated there.
And what do you want to do in the WEST?
It's my business.
You think that you can just scribble a few words on a scrap of paper and then go abroad and live as you please
And all your private business? - I think so.
I'm not a criminal and... and don't owe anything to anyone.
So I can move freely as I please. Can't I?
Don't be angry. It was a private business.
-Good bye. -Good bye
Two million in surtax.
And why not five?
I'll take a factory job and earn the money.
And I'll stitch clothes...
I shall help you.
I will.
Leave us alone.
What are you doing?
4 hours 17 minutes and 49 seconds Not bad.
There is a mouse. And a trap in there.
The trap has a wire which falls and holds down the mouse. Like out there.
Why to America ?
Why? To Lousiana..
If you don't want to, you can stay in New York. We'll split.
Hold it...Why just Louisiana ?
One can play the blues on the accordion there.
Crap!
You know what money one makes?
You want to leave Poland to be black in America?
-And why not?. -be quiet.
Jedrus.. let's do it.
Don't you want to help father?
Cretin!
Look here.
Have a look!!
We'll escape in a TIR truck.
Let me see.
Have a look...
Ferry..
I know where they stop on their way to the Swinoujscie.
-TWe'll get in there -Why not in the harbour?
To avoid being caught by customs officers.
Take mine. They are dry.
-We'll take Ela with us. -What for ?
Because.. it's her...
What about this one?
Look ok.
You bet.
Maybe that one?
It's turning.
Model F12... Three axles type. Behind the second wheel-set there is a kind of shelf.
We'll make the coast in three hours.
Damn it. How shall we squeeze in there?
-You had it all figures out? - But for two.
Leave your harmonium.
***, no.
Get in, it was your idea.
Leave the box!... and you get in.
*** off, monster!!
Wait...
I'm not going without you. - *** off.
Grzesiek!
Jedrek! it's wonderful here!
Sorensen.
I've stole a motor bike.
Name, yours and the other one's. - After surgery.
How did you steal the bike?
I told youd, after the surgery.
I've told you, after surgery.
I've told you!! after the surgery!!
What are you waitng for? Let's run.
Check that ward!
Which way did they go? - Who ?
The girl and him.
That way.
It makes no sense.
Let's go back.
Take this.
Quiet.
I'll be back for you one day.
Dear Parrents. We are sorry.
We have left not because we were unhappy. But for another important reason.
for 2 days...
Don't tell the police or our life will be in danger.
We'll be back next week.
Mom, Take care of yourself. Jedrek.
Mom, it's not Jedrek's fault.
We've decided everything together.
Grzesiek.
Stop looking out the window, Barbara.
-I'm going to the Police. -Wait, they will be back.
Please, don't go.
It's the first time they've disappeared.
You defend them? - I believe them.
Take the unidentified boy to a children's shelter in Swinoujscie or Nowogard.
I have report here.
Check the truck at 40th km stone.
It's been parked in the forest for several hours.
Over... -OK, over and out.
Good Evening Police.
Your passport, please.
The ladie's one also...
Passport, driving licence...
What are you doing here ?
You translate, miss.
Get off the truck, miss.
Lady, i said to get out..
Get in.
I repeat, boys have never run away.
Has your son ever told you he wanted to travel to the WEST?
Where? West? Never.
Were your sons frustrated in any way? - I implore you. Look for them.
We can only look for them after they've been missing for a month. Regulations.
By then the boys certainly return
They left a letter - so they didn't go missing.
So it's not a "missing" case!
Besides the letter they left money!
It contradicts the contents of the letter.
Quite a lot is unclear, Mr.Kwiatkowski
Start searching for them! - I've received your report, thank you.
Did you know..it doesn't snow in Lousiana.
***.
I left her behind.
Next month there is a blues competition over there.
-Jedrek! -Shut up your gob!
What are you doing ?
I can't take it any more.
My Accordeon...
Does it hurts ?
It's against dogs.
How do you know we're going West?
It might be the GDR?
Dogs don't like this.
Tadeusz Kwiatkowski-Teacher of history dismissed in 1982
Dismissed again in 1983 Presently sezonal worker...
Mental condition - Manic depression.
Barbara Kwiatkowska - unemployed 1974 broken off sociology studies.
Attention: message to all border check points! I repeat - to all border check points!
Possibility of an illegal crossing.
Kwiatkowski Andrzej, born 30th Aug 1974 and Kwiatkowski Grzegorz born 20th Nov 1977
Sons of Tadeusz and Barbara
Kwiatkowski Andrzej - 1st grader, Technical School at Chustki near Kielce
Corresponds with the University of Cracow on bird watching.
Kwiatkowski Grzegorz - 6th grader of primary school at Chustki.
No other info.
-I think we've crossed the frontier -Don't!
We've made it!. I'll play in Lousiana.
You miscalculated.
Why did you throw my accordion away?
I wonder if they caught her...
Jedrek! Where do you think we'll end up?
-I am thirsty! -well, take this....
I'm sick
Get me something to drink!!!
Mama...
It was your Idea!
And you would've squeezed in here with your harmonium...
Give me something to drink !
Don't you want to play in Louisiana any more?
Water...
Am I thirsty!!!
Lord Allmighty.../praying
-Jedrek...
continuing the pray
Give it to me!!!
-Jedrek.. -What?
Stroke my head.
I'm sick...
We'll have to get out.
I'll count to 10 and then we get out.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5...
count slower, please...
-6, 7... -Slower...
8, 9, 10...
Damn it...I've got to pee.
I can't hold it anymore! - Shut up.
-Shall I pee here? -Do
Or maybe not!
Wait, quiet...
If not here, then where? I'll pee in my pants.
I'm getting out.
Wait! I will..
There is a toilet!
-Over there...
We've made it!...
Having fun?
Sir... What country are we in?
Here, eat.
We have to report to the police.
Eat first. - I didn't fle Poland to eat cookies.
That's your problem. Don't it if you don't want to!
You'll get weak... fall
run temperature, contract lovely pneumonia...
And who'll help father to earn money?
You've recovered fast.
What are you doing here! Why are you lying here?
Get out of here!
From Poland..
Louisiana!
What do you mean?
-Where are we? -You are in Denmark.
Is this Capitalism? for sure?
You are in Denmark.
-How are you Jedrek? -He is Jedrek. I'm Grzes.
-What does he want from You? No! I mean, from me.
we..is good...
As of you'll be treated as refugees.
What's did he say?
Be quiet. Everything's all right.
-You're in refuge camp... refuge camp -refuge camp?
You'll get a room, food, medical treatement and money.
Apart from that you'll get a pass to go to town.
You mustn't leave the camp without the pass, do you understand?
Did he say something about money ?
-Listen! Was he talking about money? - He did...
Then ask him how much.
Shut up.
That's very important!
I don't understand but I think he say they'll send us back to Poland.
***.
In those boots?
Sir, tell him where one can buy an accordion?
Did you believe we'd make it?
We must apply for asylum.
What's up? I don't like posing?
So why did you do it?
To help father.
Such rik for the sake money? That's not much...
I honestly didn't think I had a chance there.
And you ?
Because I wanted to...
If you're a hero, you've got to go the whole way, all right? Why did you hop it?
-Are you Polish? -What ?
What will you do if you don't get asylum?
We will appeal to the UN.
We will get it.
We did no harm to anyone.
When did you leave Poland ?
-To do someone harm - what does it mean?
-well...when you take from someone.... -Freedom, isn't it?
Why did you leave Poland ?
What's th most important thing for you now?
-Asylum -I'm not asking you.
You have a big chance to get it.
You are a great kids...
Here's an advance
I'll send the rest by mail, OK?
Better send it to our father.
So why did you hop it from Poland ?
Bye.
Escape from Poland.
Tadeusz, let's agree now that we won't sihn anything.
Where is room 101...
Do you really want them to be deported?
What if the boys are right?
They are my children and our place is here!
-They are our children! -Stop it!
We'll lose them if they come back!
Do you want them to send you parcels?
Where is that damn 101...
I've had enough.
Can't you say "NO" any more?
I found it.. 101
We're looking for a job.
Ring.
Wait for me a moment...
Would you like to buy a watch ?
Please, buy it.
Will you buy a watch?
100!
Leave it !
Give it back !
Give it back!!
***!
It's all we have left from grandfather and you wanted to sell it.
He offered me 100 kroner! I could have bought an accordion.
-Idiot. - Give it back to me.
Get lost.
Please Open.
-I said..open the door I've said that we won't sign anything!
We'd just like to talk to you.
And where are you off to?
The WEST, mom.
Will the witness tell me what influence Tadeusz Kwiatkowski had on his son?
Do You know Mr. Tadeusz Kwiatkowski ?
I know him personally.
He's hot tempered.
That's why he was dismissed from school.
-It's a lie. - They sacked him because he wanted to teach the truth.
Quiet, please.
TKwiatkowski got stuck in a blind alley.
I had worried about Jedrek for a long time.
He's arrogant.
He's friends with recidivist's daughter.
-Keep to the subject, please. - I'm sorry.
Kwiatkowski owns a brick kiln.
Your Honour! This's irrelevant.
Witness is free.
Your honour
I move to withdraw, to suspend Tadeusz and Barbara Kwiatkowski custody of their children.
Your honor. All that has been said here merely imputations.
You have not been allowed to speak.
Tadeusz and Barbara Kwiatkowski are incapable of taking care of their children
The children are in obvious danger, due to improrer upbringing.
The parents did not ask for help in order to regain their son...
It is our duty to pass the custody of the children over...
-To whom? -Please be quiet or I shall have you removed.
You won't take our children away from us!
Seat down, please.
Go ahead, try us all, but without us!
Good Morning boys.
This gentleman is the consul.
Good Morning.
First of all. Do you need anything?
-Nothing. - How do you feel in Denmark?
Wonderful.
When do you want to go back to Poland ?
We don't.
I'd like to have a private talk with the boys Will you leave, please?
I won't. I am here privately.
You must realize your position?
Your application for asylum ... will be denied.
It's in your interest to go back as soon as possible.
I'll help you.
We will get asylum.
Yes! There is quite a lot of noise about it.
The noise will die down.
And law is law.
If you agree to leave you won't be deported.
Why are you doing this?
-I'm wonder why you're here. -And what's your conclusion?
Anyway, won't leave.
Bravo! You've got a Danish passport and a child back in Poland.
Must you talk about it now?
Here you play a protector while you left your son back tere?
-Then let him go. - We ?
We cannot interfere with your ex-husband's decisions.
The court has suspended your parents custody.
Then we have no parents?
Not for the time being.
How come?
I replace them.
Unless they demand your return.
-Jedrek. What does to "suspend parrents custody"mean? -I dont know.
What if they send us back?
Go to sleep now.
You have got more!
Give it.
The box!
Get the form...
Merry Christmas.
What's wrong? Why so gloomy?
You can't go on being torn between two countries or you'll go mad!
Otherwise you go troppo!
-You didn't think about it when you got that truck? - The whole things was my idea.
You keep quiet.
-How did you escape from Poland -I got married.
Was it a love match?
Do you miss Poland ? - How do you mean?
Look, I work, get in my car and go places.
Who are those people?
There are like you to.
Why did you take us it tow?
What do you mean "why"? Because, you're wonderful!
You've shown that there are bo frontiers.
And you don't have to thank anybody.
Mrs.Kwiatkowska? One moment please.
Speak.
-Mom. - Jedrek.
How are you two?
Merry Christmas, boys.
Mamma, we'll manage.
Aren't you cold out there?
Take care of yourself
Kisess for twins. How's dad?
What about Grzes?
He's here.
Let me talk to Dad.
He dosen't want to talk?
What's wrong, mom ?
No..nothing, just keep talking...
Tell him that I love him.
Very much.
Tell him not to worry about bricks.
We've send you money.
Mom ? What's wrong with you?
Do you have a problem?
-Mom ? -Grzesiek ?
Mamma
What about Elka?
-In a reformatory. - in reformatory?
Mom, we'll soon get asylum.
Do you and Dad want to stay here?
No.I don't know... Yes..yes!.
Jedrek?
Don't ever come here!
Do you hear me? ...Hello!
I'm glad we have each other.
Based on a true story.