""CHANGING TRAINS"" "A serious comedy by Hasse Ekman based on a novel outline by Walter Lungquist" "Everybody on stage..." "This is urgent." "Grand Theatre..." "No, he hasn't come in yet." "Andersson..." "I don't want to see visitors..." "I don't wish to be disturbed by anybody." "Good morning." "We'll start off with Act 2, Scene 1..." "When you're ready." "Hello, Andersson." "Well, if it isn't little Miss Dahl!" "It's been a long time!" "It has..." "Is Mr Walter in?" "Yes, there's a rehearsal on." "He said he's not to be disturbed." "But I really have to talk to him." "He was definite about not seeing anyone." "You go on in..." "But don't tell him I saw you!" "No, I won't... thanks a lot." "I am a noble from Verona, sir, who heard of the beauty of your home." "Stop there!" "He's a noble from Verona, not a street sweeper..." "Take it from the beginning." "Leo..." "What are you doing here?" "I'm sorry to bother you, but I really have to talk to you." "I've rung you several times, but you never have time to talk." "Just continue..." "I'll be right back." " Cigarette?" " Thanks." "Haven't seen you for ages." "Isn't that good?" "Not at all." "Why should I feel that way?" "You don't need to pretend to me." "You were never very good at it." "Back-handed compliment." "So what do you want?" "You know of course, that you're the last person I'd want to ask for help but I can't afford that pride any longer." "I've managed to get along, the last few years had the odd part but now I've nothing." "I must get some work, Leo..." "Do you have anything for me?" "..." "It doesn't matter how small..." "Of course I'd like to do anything I can but..." "We're doing "The Shrew" it's fully cast..." "That'll be at least a month." "Then there'll be an American play with only 2 female parts..." "After that..." "Thanks, that's enough..." "I've heard the same gobbledegook over and over..." "Sorry to have bothered you." "Quick... run and call for an ambulance." " Who's next, nurse?" " Miss Dahl." "Yes, her... the poor little thing." "She's only a few months left." "Have her come in." "Hello, Doctor." "Please take a seat." "So are you leaving us today, Miss Dahl?" "Yes." "Now, about your heart..." "It's not working the way it should." "Unfortunately." "I understand that." "So I imagine you're afraid for yourself." "You must avoid any form of stress whatsoever..." "both physical and psychological." "You can give it to me straight, Doctor..." "I don't have long, do I?" "Honestly, neither I nor any other doctor, can answer that." "The heart can be a capricious organ, that often fools us doctors." "I've had patients that I could have sworn had only months to live." "For some it took years." "I hope it doesn't drag out that long for me." "Come now, that's no way to feel..." "Especially when you're so young." "I don't know why you're so disappointed with life but isn't it worth living?" "Even if it's a bit horrible sometimes." "It is if you have something to live for." "Things will get better..." "Take your medication and be careful in every respect." "And have a bit more faith in the future you might enjoy it." "I'll try and follow that prescription." "Goodbye." "Come in." "Did you call, Miss?" "Yes, I'm leaving in the morning..." "I've a few things you might like to have." "I thought you might find some use for them." "That's very nice, but I couldn't accept..." "Of course you can..." "You'd have far more use for them than I would." "Your call to Viköping." "Is that you Grandma?" "This is Inga." "I'm coming home tomorrow..." "I thought it was so long since I'd seen you." "I don't have a part in the next program, so I thought I'd come home and rest up." "No, I'm feeling fine!" "I'll take the morning train." "But don't bother meeting me." "Thanks Grandma..." "It'll be so lovely to see you... 'bye!" "Joakim!" "Hurry up!" "..." "The train goes in half an hour." "I'm coming." "For once, could you not read the paper at the breakfast table." "He's not down yet." "Are you going to the station with him?" "I can't neglect my work just because my son's travelling abroad." " Are you all packed?" " Yes, Malin helped me." "Joakim, my boy..." "I'd like to have come with you to the station but my job means I have to..." "It's alright, I realise you can't." "I do wish you bon voyage..." "I hope you like it out there and that you conduct yourself in a way to make your mother and I proud of you." "Say hi to Uncle Gustav and Aunt Olga." "Here's a bit extra for unexpected expenses." "Goodbye my boy, and good luck." "Thanks, Dad." "You have no regrets about going away?" "No, but it feels a bit strange, of course." "But if I'd stayed in this hole year after year I'd get nowhere." "This at least gives me a chance." "And you get away from your dad and I." "No, Mum..." "Yes, that's it." "It hasn't been a happy home for you." "I really hope you'll be happier there." "Kim has to hurry..." "The train doesn't wait." "Goodbye Mummy..." "I'll write." "Goodbye darling boy..." "Take good care of yourself." "Goodbye, Mum." "Next stop Malmberga." "Change trains for Viköping." "Next stop Malmberga." "Change here for Stockholm." "Can you tell me when the Viköping train leaves." "3.08" " What time's the Stockholm train?" " 4.32" "Kim!" "Is it really you?" "What are you doing here?" "I'm on my way to Stockholm and then Gothenburg... and you?" "Home..." "Kim..." "Receipt." "Thanks." "What are you doing in Gothenburg, Kim?" " Taking a ship." " Where to?" "Brazil..." "I'll be working on a coffee plantation." "Brazil!" "Why a sudden desire for little Viköping?" "It's not so sudden..." "I've been home every summer." "I didn't know that." "Why have you never called?" "It's over an hour before my train leaves..." "Can we go sit and talk?" "Sure." "You still hold the coffeepot the same way." "I still worry about the lid slipping." "I noticed it that first time." "Do you recall that evening?" "Yes... every detail..." "It's almost 6 years ago." "You were absurdly attractive." "And dreadfully nervous." "God, I was scared!" "And those characters..." "remember the mayoress?" "In red taffeta..." "and a wart on her chin!" "And the pharmacist's wife?" "She sang before I went on." "My first appearance in front of a paying audience." "I remember it all so clearly." "I can hear the mayoress's voice." "We'll now hear a recitation from young Miss Dahl." "I'd like to recite a poem by Ture Nerman..." ""The Most Beautiful Song"" "The most beautiful song about love, was never written down." "It dwelt in the streets of Montmartre in the heart of a poor Paris student." "It would have glown over all countries bright and made sweet springflowers bow." "And the world should have pressed to its bosom, a new Musset." "He would have wandered the banks of the Seine with his pale little blue-eyed Lucille..." "And wrote of violets welcoming an April night." "The most beautiful song about love, was never written down." "It is buried in a mass grave in Flanders with a poor Paris student." "Whoops!" "Following Miss Dahl's little song, we'll hear a children's choir led by Miss Qvarnström." "Come along children!" "Thank you Mr Malmsjö." "Mayor Munthe rode his old dobbin..." "His wife rode her pretty piebald..." "Then came Stolle riding on his gee-gee..." "Then came a priest on a limping horse." "But young Mr Karl had no saddle..." "He had to follow in the chaise." "But young Mr Karl had no saddle..." "He had to follow in the chaise." "Thanks for the recitation..." "It was outstanding." "Will you be on again this evening?" "Are you staying to the end?" " Do you have to?" " No." "Why don't we go down to Holmblom's instead." "I don't go to a café with someone who hasn't even introduced himself." " Joakim Lundell, clerk." " Inga Dahl." "Can we go now?" "I've introduced myself." "Maybe I don't want to go with you." " You know you want to." " You're very fresh!" "Let me go or I'll scream!" "No you won't!" " You're dreadful!" " You're beautiful!" "More coffee?" " Do you always hold them like that?" " Yes, I worry about the lid." "Who are you, that I've never seen you before?" "Do you think that's a bad thing?" "I feel I've been wasting my life." "I bet you say that to all the girls." "Yes, but only on the first date." "Was I awfully bad on stage?" "Terribly... good." "I've always wanted to go on stage." "My mother was an actress." "Prima donna of a theatrical company." "Dad was a stagehand." "What did he do?" "He looked after the sound effects..." "galloping hooves, thunder, and so on." "I don't remember much about them." "I live here with grandma." "And dream of becoming an actress, too." "I dream... but it can never happen." "Why ever not?" "How would I live?" "There's no permanent company here and we can't afford for me to go to drama school in Stockholm." "Anyway, I wouldn't be good enough to get in." "I'm sure you would." "Nice of you to say so." "I mean it." "Good night and thanks for this evening." "So, when can we meet tomorrow?" "Who said we'd be meeting tomorrow?" "I did." "Maybe I have a date already." "Not one that can't be broken." "Wait a minute..." "You haven't met Clodhopper." " Who?" " Clodhopper." "May I present Clodhopper..." "Miss Dahl." "That's funny!" "Where'd you get it?" "I bought it there this evening." "Would you like it?" "You'll have someone to keep you company till we meet tomorrow." "Goodbye." "Kiss me... it's been such a long time." "It must be several minutes, by now!" "Oh, I'm so happy!" "Me too." "It's almost scary..." "Is it possible to be so happy?" "Yes, it is." "I feel sorry for all those people who can't feel this way." "It's almost painful." "And to think it's only a month since we met." " All those months that we've missed out on." " And years." "Doesn't bear thinking about." "And now that we've met, nothing can separate us..." "Kim..." "Nothing!" "Nothing in the world!" "Inga!" "Yes, Grandma?" "It's after 11..." "Joakim's parents will be wondering..." "I was just about to leave, ma'am." "I thought she'd gone to sleep." "Probably best I go." "Grandma's going out on Thursday..." "She'll probably be away all evening." "But today's only Monday." "It's obvious you feel as much for me as I do for you." "No, much much more." "That's not possible." "Goodnight Kim, my darling." "Same time tomorrow." "My God, we were happy then!" "We have to pay..." "My train's due." "Miss..." "Inga... do you have to catch that train?" "Couldn't you take the next one instead?" "For my sake." "Would you like to pay?" "No... we'll have another coffee, thanks." "Why do you want me to stay, Kim?" "Do you really need to ask?" "Do I still mean anything to you?" "I love you." "I've never been able to love anyone else." "Why did it all fall apart?" "Why couldn't we have gone on being that happy?" "Well, it was just that I was a complete idiot obsessed with becoming an actress and because HE came." "Leo Waller in "The Power of Love"" "Come up in a minute..." "I'm just about ready." "Come in!" "You can take the big trunk and the brown case." "I'm sorry, but I didn't come for your luggage." "What do you want?" "To become an actress." "What was that?" "I'm sorry to bother you, but I've always dreamt of becoming an actress." "My mother was one, and as I was in town" "I thought I'd see if you might be able to help me somehow." "I know I'm being very presumptuous..." "but I really must become an actress, soon!" "Do you have any training?" "But I've given recitations at our local evening entertainments." "And I've been in school plays, of course." "And now you feel you must become an actress?" "My dear Mr Waller..." "Sorry, Leo..." "You have a visitor." "I'll wait for you in the foyer." "We only have a few minutes." "I'll be right out." "I'm sorry, I really have to go." "Just let me read something for you." "My dear, I have to finish packing..." "Just a very short piece!" "Do it, then." "Farewell..." "God knows when we shall meet again." "I have a faint cold fear thrills through my veins..." "I'll call them back again to comfort me..." "Nurse!" "..." "What should she do here?" "My dismal scene I needs must act alone." "Come, vial." "(I'm holding a little bottle)" "What if this mixture do not work at all?" "Shall I be married then tomorrow morning?" "No this shall forbid it." "(It's supposed to be a knife)" "Lie thou there." "Mr Waller is busy." "What if it be a poison, which the friar Subtly hath minister'd to have me dead." "Now it's ME who has to have you out of the way..." "That was very good..." "Just work on it." "How do I get an engagement?" "Look me up in Stockholm..." "and we'll see what we can do." "So, you're promising to help me?" "Yes, but I have to go now." "Goodbye." "That was from "Romeo and Juliet"." "I thought you'd never come." "I had to pick up something on the way." "That's terrific!" "..." "But you have to write something." "Are you unhappy I'm going, Kim?" "I'm not jumping for joy..." "You can't be sure that Waller really meant what he said." "Well I'm going to give it a try, anyway." "If it doesn't work out, I'll soon be back." "You can be sure of that." ""...which is to learn nothing." What a stupid retort!" "A young lady's here to see you." "I told you I was not to be disturbed." "She said it was important and that you asked her to come." "Asked her?" "Have her come in then." ""I know nothing agreeable"." ""Agreeable"?" "..." ""In this world?"" ""I know nothing in this world more agreeable..."" ""than to bend your will to my command."" "I'm here now." "So it's YOU the girl who was hell-bent on becoming an actress..." "Welcome!" " What are you doing in Stockholm?" " That depends on you." "Depends on ME?" "You promised to help me get on the stage." "Maybe you didn't mean it." "I'm not a theatre manager, but..." "Sit down." "Do you want some breakfast?" "What's your name, by the way?" "Inga Dahl." "Not a bad name for an actress." "You said your mother was an actress." "Yes... only in the provinces." "She wasn't Therese Dahl?" "Yes." "Heavens!" "You're Therese Dahl's daughter!" " Did you know her?" " Yes, I knew her." "We toured in the same company for 2 years." "She was a prima donna..." "I was just an "actor, etc." on 150 a month." "But we travelled together, 3rd class." "I'm so envious you toured with her." "Tell me... how was she?" "Charming... almost as pretty as you." "I meant, how was she as an actress?" "As an actress..." "She was good... quite good." "She played the best Sigrid Storråda the provinces ever got to see." "Or Stockholm either, for that matter." " But she had more beauty than talent?" " Yes, I'd have to agree." "But that's not to disparage her talent." "I'm off to the theatre now..." "Come with me, and I'll talk to the manager." "Good morning, Andersson." "Is Linde in?" "You stay here and chat with Andersson." "You entertain our upcoming star, Andersson." "I'll do the best I can!" "So, you're an actress, Miss?" "No... but I'm hoping to become one." "I don't wish to scare you off but I tell you, it's no bed of roses!" "No, but it's a wonderful job, with wonderful people." ""Wonderful"..." "I'm not sure that's the right word..." "I like to say I see them "from behind" and that's where they're different." "Yes, that'd be right." "But there IS something about them, isn't there?" "Oh yes..." "They're like children, the lot of them!" "One minute they're hugging each other..." "next minute they're at each other's throats." "One day they're pouring champagne for everyone and next day they're screaming because the critics panned them." "They can be hard to put up with." "Can I just say that theatre people are a rabble but they're the only people worth knowing!" "My dear Leo, be reasonable..." "I can't take anyone else on." "I would if I could, but it's hard to make ends meet." "Not as long as you have me." "And there are plenty of small roles in that piece." "Have you fallen in love again?" "I've only seen her on two occasions." "That's usually enough for you..." "What about Vera... what'll she say?" "I couldn't give a damn what she says." "Are you tired of her?" "Well, Hugo... are you going to put her on or aren't you?" "About the contract..." "We haven't finalised about the tour." "What if I decided not to be part of it?" "My dear Leo... do you know what you are?" "A swine!" "Very likely." "But also a damned good actor..." "and very popular." "Do we have to quarrel?" "You only need pay her 200 or 300 a month." "Alright, you'll get what you want." "As usual, we agree." "See you later!" "Man oh man!" "..." "Never whistle in the theatre..." "It brings bad luck!" "I'm sorry..." "I didn't know." "Consider yourself engaged, Miss Dahl..." "Truly?" "Uncle Leo fixed it." "We'll take Act 2 from the beginning." "Mrs Blomkvist walks restlessly to and fro." "A bell is heard ringing 6 times..." "ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding...." "Begin!" "Where is she?" "Has something happened?" "Calm yourself mother, she'll soon be here." "But Miss Dahl!" "..." "That's your cue!" "I'm sorry." "Dear mother and sister, I'm sorry I'm late..." "But guess what happened to me..." "I went there, down by the well..." "and suddenly he stood before me." "He was tall and dark..." "and he smiled at me." "My heart stopped beating and stopped beating and I trembled." "...and I tripled and I..." "No... stop!" "You're impossible." "Can't speak, can't move... nothing!" "Can't even learn your lines, and we open in a week!" "I'm sorry, I could remember every word at home..." "But with you sitting there staring at me it all just goes away." " It YOU, needs to go away!" "If that's going to be your tone, I'm not rehearsing." "Good day!" "That's enough of that!" "Linde is an oaf..." "but don't let it bother you." "Every actor has had a Linde..." "It's part of the game..." "and it's horrible..." "You just have to clench your teeth and show them they're wrong." "Stop crying... dry your eyes." "I don't have a hankie." " Feeling better now?" " Yes thanks." "Come on... we'll go show them!" "So... what are we doing with this?" "Are those flowers?" "Put them down there." "Our debutante!" "Turn around!" "That's the kick for luck!" "How's it feel?" "I'm petrified!" "It'll all work out fine!" "Keep calm!" "Look..." "these are for the debutante." "For me?" "Yes... "Miss Inga Dahl"..." " Look... aren't they lovely?" " Who are they from?" "I don't know..." "I'll see..." " You don't know any men in Stockholm..." " No!" "..." "Guess who they're from..." "Leo Waller!" " So that's how it is!" " What do you mean?" "Nothing in particular." "Why do you always put him down?" "I happen to know him." "He's only ever been awfully nice." "I think he's wonderful." "Don't tell me you've fallen in love with dear Leo!" "Come in!" " Here are more flowers for Miss Dahl." " A bit much!" "None for me?" "Well, it's pretty obvious..." "I'm the wrong type." "The cute, innocent sort is in at the moment." "Last bell..." "Give me a kick." "My darling Inga, I'm here in the audience." "Fingers crossed for you." "Meet you outside afterwards." "Yours, Kim." "They're all in..." "Ready, girls?" "The bell..." "Where is she?" "has something happened?" "Calm yourself mother, she'll soon be here." "But guess what happened to me..." "I went down by the well..." " What's up?" " No..." " Kim!" "Thanks for the flowers!" " Don't mention it." "You were awfully good!" " It was me who clapped." " I realised that." "An autograph!" "Why didn't you write to say you were coming?" "I wanted to surprise you." "I went to your boarding-house, but you'd left." "I'm staying there too." "Where else would I stay?" "You know Stockholm..." "so where shall we go?" "Don't be upset Kim, but I can't go out with you tonight." "I have another invitation..." "The whole cast is going to the manager's." "It would look bad if I said no so suddenly." "So I travelled over 200 km for nothing?" "I'm sorry, but I can't be impolite..." "you have to understand It's so important for me now, at the beginning." " Will that Waller be there?" " Of course." "I should have known." "What do you mean?" "Nothing." "Well goodnight and thanks for this evening." "This is not my fault." "Is it my fault then?" "I was stupid to come." "Did I make a mistake loving you?" "Try and be reasonable." "If I can, I'll slip away early." "You can, then?" "I'll try." "Yes I'm coming." "Good night, Kim." " The flowers...?" " Take them back to the boarding-house." "'Bye." "My friends, there have been many speeches tonight." "Hugo has paid homage to the author..." "Oskar has expressed our love for our muse and the author has thanked us..." "But there's one we've left out..." "The debutante." "Her role was not large but was for me a symbol of that most important thing for all of us love of the theatre." "It's not so long since she came to me and said..." ""I MUST become an actress."" "Tonight she became just that." "We toast our debutante and bid her welcome into Thalia's realm." "What's up?" "You mad at someone?" "Leo's an idiot." "That speech of his!" " Why?" "He just showed a bit of heart." "Heart?" "!" "Don't give me that..." "I know him." "Leo loves nobody but himself." "But he does also love his work." "There he sits, so clever and worldly-wise... ..with her at the master's feet!" "Yuk!" "One could almost think you're jealous." "Of that cow-eyed little goose?" "No way!" "It must be wonderful to be a great actor." "Yes, of course it is but not in the way that people might think." "It's not the parties and champagne, and sleeping-in, and popularity..." "It's standing on the stage and making an audience laugh or cry.... ...to feel you're in control of it..." "that's what's wonderful." "Leo... could I have a word?" "Sure... excuse me." "What do you want?" "I'd like to go home." "How about you?" "I'll wait for the papers." "Well, I'm tired." "I think I'll wait for them." "I for one am interested in the reviews." "And in Miss Dahl." "Don't be silly, Vera!" "Is my being silly a nuisance?" "Please don't raise your voice." "I'll speak as loudly as I see fit." "That doesn't mean I have to listen." "Leo... if you don't come now, it's over between us." "Is that a promise?" "Yes it is." "Good night, then." "Thank you very much." "I'm back." "I should go." "Thanks so much for this evening." "Do you want to go?" "Not wait for the reviews?" "I wouldn't be mentioned." "I've already rung for a cab." "I can drive you home." "Thanks, but that's not necessary." "I thought it would have been very pleasant." "Of course, then." "Thanks so much for everything..." "I'll never forget it." "Me neither." "You're so sweet." "Would you be angry with me if I were to kiss you?" "No..." "Who's there?" "It's me, and I want to talk to you." "But Kim...." "I'm not dressed." "So what?" "Just open the door." "Why didn't you knock?" "It was so late and I was so tired." "You said you'd slip out early." "I wasn't able to." "Didn't want to, you mean!" "You believe whatever you want." "Why did it have to go all wrong?" "You can't imagine how happy I was to be here." "And now it's come to this." "I'm sorry too..." "Hello... could I have my tea..." "and all the morning newspapers." "It'll be interesting to see if I was noticed." "Surely you could have waited?" "You must realise how curious I am." "I realise how important I am now." "You just don't understand us theatre people." "Theatre people!" "You stood on a stage for the first time yesterday evening!" "But remember..." "I was born an actress..." "And I love the theatre!" "You can't know how it is to stand on the stage make contact with your audience and make them laugh or cry..." "and feel that you control them." "Did you feel that last evening?" "No... it was just a small role." "But I know it will happen." "Good morning, Aina..." "put the tray there." "You do this one." "So exciting!" "Here it is." ""A festive evening at The Grand."" "Lots of praise." "What do they say about you, then?" "I'm not mentioned." "I wasn't really expecting to be." "Here's something about you." "Miss Dahl, playing a young lady, had a presence about her." "That's good isn't it?" "At least something." "Do you think I can speak?" "Speak?" "Speak what?" "Inga Dahl was pretty to look at, but must learn to speak better." "How stupid!" ""In minor roles, notable were Rune Blomkvist, Sture Mo, and Inga Dahl." "Mentioned in 3 out of 4 papers..." "Brilliant!" "Congratulations, darling." "What's with you!" "?" "Can't I even kiss you?" "I don't know Kim..." "Let me go." "I've longed for you such a long time..." " Let me go!" " No, I won't let you go!" "You don't understand, Kim..." "I don't love you anymore." "I didn't want to say anything, but now you've forced me to." "I'm not good enough for you anymore." "You're not being fair, Kim." "I do still like you but I just can't bring myself to feel the same about you." "What made it happen?" "There doesn't have to be a particular thing." "Must be!" "..." "It's only a month since you left, and everything was fine." "Something must have happened during that time." "Is there someone else you're in love with?" "I don't know, Kim.." "Perhaps." "Is it Waller?" "What does it matter who it is?" "Goodbye then Inga..." "And good luck!" " Kim..." " Yes?" "When are you leaving." "If I hurry, I can catch the morning train." "Don't let me get you down, Kim." " How do you feel tonight?" " A bit nervous" "It's always easier on the second night." "Doing anything special afterwards?" "I planned on going home to bed." "You not a true actress, if you're in bed by 11.30." "What should I be doing?" "Having supper with me, naturally." "Why should it be natural?" "Because I'm so irresistibly interesting." " It's delightful!" " It's very comfortable." "And even more so with some champagne." " Not for me." " No?" "Don't you think I've had enough already?" "Not at all." "Looking at my collection?" "It's a good cross-section." "My fellow-thespians." "You seem to be short of male friends." "There wasn't room for them." "Cheers!" "I hope I can get your photo, too." "Thanks, but I don't want to be part of a collection." "Shall we go on play-acting..." "or switch to something more realistic." "I'd stick with play-acting..." "I think it suits us better." "Doesn't go with Schubert!" "So change the record." "Is it not beautiful?" "Yes... very." "You're starting to infatuate me." "It wasn't ever my intention." "Yesterday there was a little girl from the country who was in awe of a celebrated actor." "Now you're a young lady..." "and not very impressed." "You grow up, with experience." "Have you ever been truly in love?" "Why do you ask that?" "Just curious." "Have you?" "Once." "Why did it end?" "Who said that it had ended?" "Otherwise I wouldn't have been able to kiss you yesterday." "A kiss doesn't mean much." "For you, I believe it does." "And so it does for me, too." "Did it?" "Inga..." "Do you realise that I love you?" "You've said that to a lot of women." "Yes, I have." "But that was for their sake, not mine." "But it's so beautiful to be able to say it and mean it." "I can almost believe what you're saying." "Well, do that... because it's true." "How's it going?" "Dress Circle OK?" "How about the stalls?" "Sounds bad." "It'll be closed within a month." "How does it look tonight?" "Not all that bad." "We've got casting tomorrow." "I wanted to talk to you about that." "About the roles?" "Who'll play the daughter?" "Granströn." "The little girl with buck teeth?" "What's wrong with her?" "Her teeth don't spoil her acting." "Well find someone else for my role..." "Leo.. please!" "..." "I can't be in love with someone with teeth like that!" "May I point out something called a contract." "Let's hope my throat problem doesn't get worse." "Who would you put in the role." "Inga Dahl." "Leo... that's just not on!" "You have to accept the terms of your contract... it costs enough." "I can't have someone ruining my show." "I promise you she'll be wonder..." "My voice has gone!" "Be careful... your contract calls for a doctor's certificate." "I count several doctors among my best friends." "How I long for the day when I no longer need you!" "I understand..." "But it could take a while!" "So?" "Yes, she can have the part..." "but she'll be awful." "I'm not so sure about that." "Bye-bye, then!" "Hi, darling!" "Have you been here long?" "I came after rehearsal." "Where did YOU get off to?" "Not cheating on me?" "Yes... twice over." "Once with a house agent, and then with a lawyer." "Have you bought a house?" "No... not exactly." "Inga, I've been thinking about us these last weeks..." "This is not an ideal situation..." "at least not for you." "What do you mean by that?" "I thought of renting an apartment instead." " Who for?" " For you, of course." "But I can't afford an apartment." "No... but I can." "Leo... do you know me no better than that?" "Do you think I'd like an apartment that YOU paid for?" "I'd feel so cheap." "But Inga darling..." "We have to look at the practical side." "I know you'd like us to be married..." "But I'm not cut out to be a husband." " Let's drop the subject." " It's best we discuss it." "I just don't believe marriage is a state suitable for someone like me." "Two people forced to be together all day long wearing each other down with a thousand irritations." "And one day the most important thing is lost..." "love." "That sounds alright..." "but what if you want to have children?" "I do not wish to marry, full stop." "Well, I don't want to go on with this." "Sweetie..." "Be reasonable..." "Let things stay as they are..." "we love each other..." "Yes, but..." "Hello, darling..." "You have to get ready." "I'm so nervous about tonight." "First nights are always nerve-wracking." "It's going to be great..." "Let's have something to eat." "Are you leaving, sir?" "I don't have to look at such trash!" "Tell the director that!" "They can pass on my opinion." "When you've paid 24 kronor for tickets, you've a right to say what you think!" "And the female lead..." "Miss Dahl..." "She was frightful!" "The poor thing had stage-fright." "Stage-fright?" "I don't pay 24 kronor to watch people having stage-fright." "It's scandalous!" "A total fiasco!" "Leo... was i really that bad?" "Yes, unfortunately." "I don't understand..." "You were fine in rehearsal." "I became panic-stricken." "It was so terrible." "Everything became unreal..." "It was like I was outside of myself, listening to my own voice." "I didn't know what was happening..." "it was like a nightmare." "That was obvious." "I feel so sorry, for your sake." "I so wanted to be good, so you'd be proud of me..." "And for my own sake, too." "If I'd been lucky, I'd have become something..." "and not dependent on you." "But it didn't happen." "We shan't talk about this anymore." "Can't you be a bit nicer to me?" "Can't you understand how I feel?" "You just seem irritated." "Is that so damned surprising?" "I'm just not accustomed to fiascos!" "So don't expect me to be." "I don't think you need be like that..." "I didn't ask for the role." "That's the last time I let my work get mixed up with my personal life." " Does that mean it was my last role?" " Who said that?" "I won't try and influence Hugo again." "That means it WAS my last role." "It's nearly 2.30." "I shan't keep you." "Good night..." "See you in the morning." "NEW PROGRAM AT THE GRAND Theatre forced to repeat earlier production at short notice." "Our glorious audience." "Magnificent." "Performance went well this evening." " Sold out till Saturday." " That was something!" " Could pay well for you, Hugo." " Needs to, after the last fiasco." "Mr Waller, Inga..." "I mean Miss Dahl, is on the phone." " Did you say I was still here." " Yes, of course." "Tell you'd made a mistake..." "and I'd gone already." "But Mr Waller, I couldn't..." "Just do as I say, and remember to never be sure if I'm here." "So the fun's gone out of little Inga, has it?" "No... she's still a cutie." "But variety is the spice of life..." "I'm sorry, Miss..." "I was wrong." "He'd already left." "I see... that's how it is..." "Goodnight, Andersson." "Goodnight, lass, and sleep well." "Leo..." "What are you doing this evening?" "I'm busy." "Good night... see you tomorrow." "Bergling?" "Don't know the name." "We'll hand out some free tickets today." "Hello, Miss Dahl." "What do you want?" "I want to see if I can get out of my contract." "Do you want to stay on here?" "No." "It's not going to be of any use." " Does Leo know about this?" " No." "It's not usual to cancel a contract without a specific reason..." "But if you're not happy here, I won't force you to stay." "Here's your contract..." "So, I'll tear it up." " Here's my copy." " So, we'll tear that up, too." "So now you're as free as the day you came." "So, what will you do now?" "Will you go to our competition?" "They'll also be better off without me." "I've realised that enthusiasm alone is not enough to be an actress." "300 a month." "Your call for Viköping..." "Mr Kim Lundell is not at home." " Do you wish to leave a message?" " Yes thanks." "Why have you cancelled your contract?" "Are you going somewhere?" "Yes." "You'll get my letter tomorrow." "Why are you being so silly?" "There's no reason for me to stay." "You haven't been here for a fortnight." "I've been busy." "And how's little Ebba?" "You haven't done this on account of her, have you, for God's sake?" "!" "That's irrelevant." "We're not suited for each other." "I'm not enough for you." "You silly girl!" "As if you weren't enough for me!" "I let you smooth-talk me before..." "I'll not do it again." " When are you leaving?" " This evening." "You can't leave me like this, after all we've meant to each other." "Let us have one last night together and give everything a couple can give each other." "Tell me you'll stay." "I know..." "Promise!" "Yes... but only till morning." "I'll come straight after the performance." "Viköping..." "This is 53 26 18..." "I've booked Viköping 43..." "I want to cancel the call." "How strange for us to meet like this." "We'd better go, or we'll miss another train." "Do you really have to take this train?" "I've already said I was coming." "Can't you ring again and say you'll come tomorrow?" "Seeing we've met like this and I'm going so far away we might never see each other again we could at least have a few hours." "All aboard for Viköping." "Could I have my bag, too, please?" "Cheers... and thanks for staying." "I'd like to ask one thing..." "Did you ring once, 5 years ago?" "Yes." "Why was the call cancelled?" "Something came up in between." "It doesn't matter now." "What were you going to say to me?" "That I'd come home and be so happy to see you again." "So what stopped you?" "That's easy to figure out." "Kim, I was so stupid then..." "If only I'd gone back then, everything would have been different." "We might have been married now." "Probably." "Why did you go on living with him?" "I don't really know." "I was in love with him in a sort of a way." "He was charming and persuasive." "Although I knew he deceived me, I stayed anyway." "How did it end?" "He just stopped coming." "So why didn't you get in touch with me?" "That would've been unfair to you." "What do you mean "unfair"?" "I was no longer the Inga you'd been in love with." "But you were you..." "The only person in the world..." "Kim... don't say any more." "I feel bad enough already knowing how much I ruined for us both." "But what's done is done." "This is silly!" "Here we are meeting and getting stupidly sentimental." "We should be celebrating." "Drink and be happy for tomorrow we die." " It's not like that, Inga." " Yes, it is." "It's been so horrible these last years..." "I just want to be happy." "I want..." "What is it, Inga?" "It's nothing." "I'll be right back..." "stay there." "Darling... are you alright?" "I'm fine now..." "I just had a turn." "Maybe we should leave." "Will you have something to drink?" "I have some." "Did you notice what they're playing?" "Our melody." "It's sentimental... the way I feel..." "It's lovely." "You have to say hello to an old acquaintance." "Hello, Clodhopper!" "How's life been, Clodhopper?" "It's been this and that... mostly that." "Great to see you again." "The pleasure's all mine." "Goodbye." "Could we have our keys for 22 and 23." "Could I have a wake-up for 6.30." "You poor thing!" "8 o'clock for me." "What's the time?" "10.15" "Come in for a chat, if you'd like." "I would." "I'll just get myself ready first." "My God, you're pretty." "I almost feel indecent, receiving a man like this." "Sounds ridiculous, but it seems so." "I've longed for this moment all day." "So have I." "Kim..." "Kim..." "I'm so happy that we met." "It's been years since I felt this happy." "Me too." "We'll pretend we're together again..." "and forget all in-between." "We're home at Grandma's..." "the lights are out..." "There's only light from the fire..." "with you and I lying in front of it." "Without a word, we say so much to each other." "Oh, Inga, I love you!" "Think about Grandma... you can wake her." "Sorry, I forgot!" "I feel sorry for all those people who are unable to feel like you and I." "What are you thinking?" "That we'll be separated in the morning." "No... don't spoil it, Kim!" "Let's forget about everything and just be really happy." "Do you remember what you used to do when we lay there." "Ask for a kiss." "I wasn't thinking of that." "You used to read beautiful poems." "It's a long time since I read any poems." "I'd love to hear one." "It's most beautiful as it darkness falls..." "All of love the heavens hold..." "Collected in the falling light across the earth..." "across the houses..." "All is affection, all is caressed by hands..." "The Lord Himself obliterates distant strands..." "All is near, all is far away..." "All is just for humankind on loan..." "All is mine and all shall be taken from me..." "Very soon shall all be taken from me." "The trees, the clouds, the ground I walk upon..." "I shall wander alone, without a trace." "Don't cry..." "Kim... it's ringing in your room." "Jesus, is it that late?" "Thanks very much." "Inga..." "I'm not going." "No... not now that we're together." "Or why don't you come with me, instead?" "I'd love to..." "But I can't." "Our meeting was meant to be, for that reason!" "But it's impossible, Kim..." "I've no passport, no luggage, nothing." "In that case, I won't go." "How would it be, if we went home to Viköping?" "Even if we got married..." "You'd still be without work, and I'd be living with Grandma." "What sort of life would that be?" "I'd still be able to see you every day." "You have to think about your future, Kim." "You have to become something so that you can look after me." "Or we'll have no chance." "It may me many years before I come home again." "I'll wait for you." "No matter how long it takes." "Do you promise?" "We'll be so happy!" "Unbelievably happy!" "Kim, you have to leave now..." "It's almost time." "Goodbye, darling." "Don't forget how much I love you, and wait for me." "Yes..." "I'll wait." "Will you stand at the window as the train passes... ..so I can see you one last time." "Subtitles by FatPlank for KG"