"Based on a novel by Susanna Alakoski" "Beyond" "Hey, they're coming." "Pretend you're asleep." " You should." " Should I?" " Pretend you're asleep." " No." "No, come on." "Clad in her gown of white Crowned with a wreath of light" "Santa Lucia" " Well, Look who's here!" "." " It's lovely!" "How well done it is." "I did almost everything..." " I have never seen anything so beautiful!" " I've made them and those ..." "So you did it all, huh?" " No, I made the sandwiches!" " May I take one?" "Lovely..." "I'll get it!" " Hey, we have time for..." " She always gets there first." "You can answer next time." "I promise." "It's for you." "This is Leena." "Hello, Leena...?" "It's me, your mother." " Do you give up?" " No!" "Who was it?" " Who was it?" " Nobody..." " Let it ring." " Let Flisan get it." "But..." "Don't, girls." "It's probably another crank call..." " Why don't you want to get that?" " I just did, and..." " I'll get it." " No, just ignore it." " One doesn't need to always answer it." " Of course we should answer it." " This was my turn, right?" " No, I'll get it." "This is Leena." "This is the Ystad County Hospital, your mother asked me to call." "She tried herself, but the call was disconnected." " Why are you calling?" " Your mother is seriously ill." "We could be talking about hours here, and she would like to see you." "Who was it?" " What's going on?" " I'll be right out." "Mum... we've overslept!" "Mum, you've got to take Sakari to school" "Wake up!" "I'm coming..." "I'm coming..." " Today's my first day at school." " Good boy." "Here, eat this on the way." "Paradise..." "Peace." "Happiness." "Clusters:" "Groups of people." "Spectators:" "People who watch." "Bring some drawing stuff along." " Are two pairs of panties enough?" " Sure." " Has Grandma always been ill?" " No..." "I don't know much, though." " Do we really have a grandmother?" " I didn't know." "Mum doesn't like talking about it." " How far is it to Ystad?" " 600 kilometres..." "What's going on?" "We can stop for food on the way." "We're not going anywhere!" "We have got this funny cow with funny little horns..." "She was a fool to think that no one will stare" "She'd fan it with its horn" "Louder!" " Can I listen to Mama Moo again?" " No!" " Are you going to call her Gran?" " I don't know." "I won't.." "About time we had something to eat, right?" "I won't be in tomorrow." "Leena's mum has risen from the dead, so we're on our way to Ystad." "Don't forget the trim in the bedroom." "Take care!" " It's true, isn't it?" " It happens all the time" "Many lose touch with their parents." " Mum, can we have candy?" " No, put it back." " They may as well get some." " I said, put it back." "Give me the car keys." "Parquet floors..." "Hot water tap..." "Indoor toilet..." "Glass door..." "Contract..." "Abstinence..." "Kicking the kids out already?" "We must buy sheeds..." "Grow the prettiest sunflowers in all of Sweden..." "Dad, they're called "seeds"..." "My old lady's gonna have the prettiest flowers." "Here...." "The name's Moilanen..." "Kimmo." "My father was called Ollie." "Kinda like Olof not allowed to paint or paper the walls without permission." "Parties shall be restricted to major occasions." "The rent is to be paid at the end of each month." "It's all here, in the contract." " What did she say?" " That we must pay the rent." "I best woodworker in whole Sweden." " I hope you'll like it here." " Many thanks..." "Greetings to the housing association, and say thanks." "This is a parquet floor, you know." " Be careful not to scratch it." " Yes." "We paint damn no walls, when there are new wallpapers." " Stupid bitch!" " Oh, I almost forgot..." "Don't flush newspaper or anything else that might clog the drains." " Goodbye." " Goodbye." "Thank you." "Did you hear that?" "Not to flush newspaper down the toilet?" "Like we were ignorant pigs, or something!" "And you just stood there, smirking!" "Good heavens!" "Sakari, stop!" " Aili, calm down." " I am calm." "You just stood there, so bloody grateful and all..." " Let's put the kids to bed." " Yeh, let's." " Immediately." " It's midday." "Our new flat is really nice and there's so much space." "Everyone's really happy..." "Mum most of all." "Hi..." "How pretty..." "Sten bought it..." "That's Mum's boyfriend." "He is stupid." "Come here..." " May I have a look?" " Sure." " Nice..." " Take it." "Thank you." "Move your butt..." "I nicked this from Sten..." "He's got loads of them." "Oops, where did you come from?" " We just moved in." " That's nice!" " Hi, I'm Inga-Lill." " Leena." " That's Veikko's mum's chair..." " It's nice." "It's fine." "Careful..." "Careful!" " Where should it go?" " Into my office." "Everybody's doing the samba..." "Everybody's doing the samba..." "They'd rather do the..." "Tango!" " It's wrong!" " Now it's the Rumba." "Try to feel the hot water." " Oh my, who's there?" " Terrie..." "What are you doing down there?" "Scoot!" "Out!" "Out" "No hiding in the cupboards!" "You silly-billy..." "It was just for fun." " See how shiny and nice it is." " It is quite good." " And how about this?" " An extra door." "Shit as long as you like, Kimmo, we can still take a bath." "I feel good here." "This is my own balcony." "What do you say?" "Here's to your balcony, cheers!" "No thanks..." "No." " No!" "Three months." " What the hell, Kimmo..." " Just a sip?" " No!" "I figured I'd introduce myself." "Sten HŒrd..." "I'm a foreman over at ENEPE." " We have party..." " Come on over, the booze is on me." "No..." "But thanks anyway." " See you tomorrow at 6:30." " Absolutely, 6:30." " Come on." " That's my..." " Hello!" " Hello." "Shit..." "Neighbours with the foreman, you'll have to be on your toes." "Better get us a vacuum cleaner, Kimmo, it has its very own cupboard!" " I'll be sharing it with Sakari." " Poor you." " Careful, Kimmo..." " Careful!" "Watch out!" "Be careful!" "For God's sake." "No!" "Kimmo!" "Kimmo, please be careful." " What the hell are you doing?" " Mom!" "Stay here, Leena." "Christ, you almost got us killed!" " I can't do this." " Yes, you can." "We're in this together." "Dad, Flisan was really scared." "Don't worry, nothing happened." "we were just letting off steam..." "I love you." "How about Alphabet Songs?" "I'll do "A"." "All the birdies..." "You know, the one you do at school?" "Okay, Marja." "It's your turn." " A song with B." " Bummelum." "bummelum-bum-bum bummelum" " Okay, Flisan, "C"." " I pass "C" on to Daddy." "So should I do the "C"?" "Citron and Citronita, are Smurfadelic favourites..." "That's all I remember." "Good job!" "Push out harder, and you'll get further, okay?" "Remember to keep your ankles close together." "They should always touch each other." "Think of Esther Williams." "Onwards and upwards..." "Pancake: tasty food." "Fall flat like a pancake:" "Things go wrong." " Oh, I see you're a gymnast." " No, she swims." " This will do." "It's fine." " Mum..." " Now take it a little easy." " Stop it, Sakari." " We don't have any football shoes." " Stop it!" " It sits perfectly on you." " Perfect ..." "Period..." "Periodical drinker..." "Where's Terrie?" "Where's the dog?" "Terrie!" " It does not matter." " Thank you." "Listen up!" "We've barely started and we're already running late." "Line up by the pool and get ready." "Welcome to the club." "This is Moilanen, she's new." "Tell your parents you need a new swimsuit." "We have two seasons to prepare for the Junior Championship." "It means hard training all the season." "If you're not prepared to work, don't bother showing up." "All right if I stand here?" "Delighted:" "happy, liking things..." "Dread..." "Dread is worrying that bad things will happen." "Second floor." " How do you know?" " I just know." "Hello." "52... 54, 55..." "Here it is." " Can we just walk in?" " That's what they said." " I'll see if she's awake." " Can I come along?" " You must wait a little." " Mummy goes in first." "We wait here a while." "Come..." "That's not her." "There must be some mistake." " Hang on." " That wasn't my mum..." " May I help you?" " We're here to see Aili Moilanen." " It was not her." " It's your mother who is in there." " I was just there." " I am sure she's right." " Hello, I'm Johan." " I'm glad you could make it." " That tinsel is so pretty!" " Yes, it brightens things up." "Ring if you need anything." " Well, this is my family..." " Family?" "Johan..." " Hello, I'm Johan." " I'm Leena's mother." " Hello." "Come and say hello, girls." " Hello." " Hello." " Marja." " What a pretty name." " Thank you." " You too." "Flisan." " What did she say?" " Her name is Felicia." "Strange name..." "Never heard it before." "You've cut your hair short..." " Do you want something from the kiosk?" " No." "I don't need anything." "Well then, maybe we should..." "Well, the rubbish and my plants..." "We'll take care of it." " My Bag ..." " Is it inside the closet?" "Yes." " Is this it?" " Yes." "Thanks, it was nice of you." " Need any help?" " Help me find my keys." " I can't find any keys." " They must be there." " There." "Shall I give them to Leena?" " Yes, Leena needs them..." "Let me close it for you." "We have been running all day." "The girls are hungry ..." "Of course they are." "My wedding rings, I left them behind." "Where are they?" "I don't know." "On the side board, maybe..." " If it's not too much trouble?" " No, it's no problem." " Bye." " That's very kind of you." "Bye." "Leena..." "There's something I'd like to say to you." "Just a little." "Come a little closer..." "Could you bring Daddy?" "Please, bring Daddy to me." "Dad." "Which one's mine?" "That one. "Keijo Liimatainen"." "It's his name." "Did you know?" "Keijo is going to be the biggest sunflower in Sweden." "That's it." "Good night." "Look at me sproutsies..." "They need love and care, like babies." "Then the sunflowers grow tall." "When I get new job, better job..." "Then I will stand on my toes..." ""Be on your toes."" "You come from Finland." "We strong people, good genes." "You practice plenty hard..." "You win all competitions." "You have spirit like me, "sisu"..." "You fighter, like me." "And you get reward." "We show Helsinki!" "You buy pretty white boots and nice coat." "We stay Grandma..." "Go Fazer cafŽ." "We show them plenty good!" "Time Daddy's athlete sleep." "Sing..." "Remember, you have Europe's capitals for Friday." "Ingela..." "Have your parents signed that note yet?" " How about that one?" " You can't swim in a bikini." "Red would set off your hair." "Yellow's the in colour, though." " Bengt says we have to look alike." " Boring..." "How do you wear your bangs?" "Flipped out." " Mom, can you sew this one?" " I do not know." "Maybe." "Now all that's left is the mirrors." " Mirrors." " Yes." " Mum, is that my money?" " No, that's for the cleaners." "Your money's in the kitchen." " We're done..." " It looks great." " You were ever so good!" " Thank you." " Well, then goodbye." " Thank you." "Stupid bitch!" "Acting like we might steal from her..." "You should stay clear of people like that!" "Never sell yourself short." "Wait a minute..." "Hold the bike." " That's too much." " No." "You did a good job." "You did well." "Keep on doing good in school, so you can get a better life." "Hurry up, before they close..." " Thank you!" " Sweetie..." "Everyone's here, so let's get to work." "Nice swimsuit, Moilanen..." "Now we're a real team." "On your marks..." "Go!" "It looks good." "Come again!" "Swim now, Moilanen!" "Do your part!" "Come on!" "Swing like a pendulum, people!" "I'm burning..." "I burn bright, like a sparkler." "Or like a light bulb right before it bursts." "Poof!" "In my dreams, buildings are all on fire." " How long was the last time?" " 30" "Guess what?" " I don't know..." " 42" " Tell me about Esther Williams." " You've heard that a hundred times." "Would you please?" " In America. .." "What?" " Start at the beginning." " Where was I?" " I want to get in!" "No, you always pee in the water!" "Go!" "We had only one room and a kitchenette." "Like we did, before we came here." "Then the Esther Williams Swim School opened." " And you were one of the stars?" " Oh, yes..." "No." "But then came the war." "We kids had to work." "I was a housemaid." "They paid us in food, there was a shortage of everything." "I never swam again, because I didn't have the time." "It was just work, work, work." "Supper's ready!" "It smelled bad in there..." "Bloody awful to end up helpless like that." " Turn right." " Here?" "Hey, Aili!" "Give me a god-damn hand with this!" "Come and see what I got." " Wake up, you bitch!" " Dad!" "Dad!" "For fuck's sake..." "BITCH!" "Are you sleeping or what?" "They can hear you shouting all over town!" "What good is a couch if we get evicted?" "!" "Go on..." "What do we do with a couch if we get..." "Bloody hell!" "I'll hold you..." "One, two, three, four, " "Five, six, seven, " "Eight, nine, ten, " "Eleven, twelve, thirteen ..." "One more time." "One, two, three..." "I brought you a couch, and all I get is grief!" " Eight, nine ..." " Go ahead, hit me!" "Ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen ..." "Look at all this stuff!" "She sure has a lot of stuff..." "Did you use to live here?" "Check it out, Flisan, here's more stuff!" " Want me to take that out?" " No, I'll do it later." " What about this?" " I'll take care of that later." " Looks like bills. .." " Leave it, I'll take care of it." " Maybe we should take them along." " Go sit with the girls..." "Johan, go please." " There's a whole stack of them." " I'll take care of it." " Daddy, I'm hungry." " We'll get something to eat." "Don't put them there!" "Stop it, I'll be right out..." "Christ..." "What's going on here?" " I told you not to touch anything!" " Calm down, she's just trying to help out." " This isn't helping!" " Relax, I'll take care of it." "I told you not to touch anything!" "The pictures go here..." "Is this you, Mummy?" "No.. or yes." "You look like Marja." " Who are these people?" " My parents." " What a funny mustache." " She looks completely different." "Who's this?" " My little brother." " You have a little brother?" "How old is he?" " Does he live here?" " No." " Are we going to meet him?" " No, he's dead." " Where does this go?" " I need to pee." " I'll go with her." " No, let me." "There, now you can go." " May I help?" " Sure..." "You have to press down pretty hard." "And in there..." " Do I get a hug?" " No." " Please?" " No." " Please?" " OK." " I'm staying over at se tonight." " I want to sleep at se's house, too!" " That was delicious." " It was lovely." " What about your dishes?" " Sten!" "The girls need to learn about household chores." "Do you know how to wash glasses?" "No..." "That's all wrong." "Cold water leaves spots." "See for yourself..." "It doesn't look nice, does it?" "What are you giggling about?" "I'll show you how it's done." "Scrub like that, they're not fragile little ladies." "Now rinse..." "Leave the girls alone, Sten." " Are they screwing?" " No..." " Sure sounds like it." " He's beating her." "Is he?" ""Aggressive:" "Violent and angry."" ""Antabuse:" "When you get sick of drinking too much alcohol. "" "Johan." ""Alcoholic:" "A person with a drinking problem."" ""License plate:" "A car's 'name'."" "This is incredibly good." " "Withdrawal"..." " Shouldn't we get out of here?" ""Not getting what you're addicted to."" ""Orgasm:" "Sexual pleasure with a climax."" ""Puck: the 'ball' in ice hockey."" ""Balls:" "A part of a man's genitals."" "That's fantastic." " Where did you get all this?" " I overheard things..." "I miss you." " Do you trust me?" " Of course I do." "I don't know..." "It feels like we..." "I don't know who you are." "Can't we just stay here tonight?" "I'm too tired to go anywhere now." "I can't do it..." "Well, maybe if I slept out on the balcony..." ""Wish list: a new swimsuit."" ""Happy, sober, parents." "A nice Christmas."" ""Gloves, a scarf, a necklace, beads,"" ""patent leather boots, white."" ""Fancy erasers for my collection."" "What happened to your brother?" "Did he commit suicide?" "Talk to me!" "Did he kill himself?" "Leena, what happened?" "Come on!" "A pack of Marlboro lights, please." "Help me up..." "Up..." "No, Lower..." " Lower?" " Up..." " I don't know what happened." " Just press the button." "Thank you." "Where is he?" " Johan?" "He's with the girls." " Dad." "Where's Dad?" "Dad's right there." "May I have a look?" "I've been so worried ..." "Come and sit down." "I've never had it better than here..." "I just ring a bell, and I get whatever I want." " That's good." " Yes." "It's just that I'm dying for a smoke." "Do you have a cigarette?" "No, you don't smoke." " Sometimes it's all I think about." " What?" "Getting to take a few puffs..." "Really?" " I must go now." " No, stay a little." "Was my ring on the sideboard?" "Oh, I forgot to look..." "I cleaned up." "And you have bills from collection agencies..." "For the first time in my life, it makes no difference if I pay or not!" "Not so fast, sweetie..." "Will you ask Dad to let Terrie out?" "A kiss?" "Sakari, a kiss?" "Good..." "Try to make them even in thickness, but a bit smaller, all right?" "He's drunk." "Leena, sweetheart..." "Will you bring in the fudge?" "Let's all sit down together." "Why don't you do that later?" "Oops." "I told you to take it easy..." "Mom, come and sit down." "See, kids...." "A brilliant Christmas." "Christmas tree." "Finish it later." "Get off my back!" "Fucking cunt!" "Come and sit down." " God damn it!" " You stubborn bastard!" "God damn it!" "The hell with that tree!" "Stupid bitch!" "Stop it, damn it!" "Don't fucking hit me!" " Stop it!" " I want you out of here!" "I'm not going anywhere, you fucking cunt!" "Get off me!" " Stop it!" " So do something, dammit!" "This is the last time you call me "fucking cunt"!" "Stubborn:" "One who is unshakable in his opinions." "Hermit:" "A person living in solitude." "A recluse." "Elite:" "A select group of people - who are the best." "That's nice, honey..." "You have cleared up and everything." "Sakari, come, come." "Come on, sweetheart." "Mommy loves you." "I love you." "I love you." "Aili!" "I'm cold!" "Sorry..." "I'm sorry." "Aili?" "Aili!" " Don't listen to him." " You're being too hard on me!" "Aili!" " You damn pig!" " I love you so..." "I'll stop, I promise!" "Not another drop after Christmas." "Your word is not worth shit." "I swear, right after Christmas." "They never stopped growing...." "Your dad's sunflowers." "You must open your mouth a little." "He fertilized them with   love." "It wasn't love..." "He watered them with piss." "I want..." "Please..." "Won't you...." "You..." "God damn it!" "Don't you ever touch my liquor!" " She says she won't compete." " Where is she?" "What the hell is going on here?" "How the hell are we supposed to win if you're sitting here?" "!" " I have a stomach ache." " Not during a championship, you don't." "Pull yourself together." "On your marks..." "They're off!" "Track six takes immediately the lead." "Looks like it will be Leena Moilanen or Carolina Cassel..." "Cassel is picking up speed..." "But here comes Moilanen!" "What an exciting competition!" "Cunt, whore, bitch." "Hag, cow, cunt." "Bitch, pussy." "Bitch!" "Slut, whore, cunt, bitch..." "We have a winner!" "This year's Junior Champion is Leena Moilanen from YSK" "Carolina Cassel, YSK, came in second..." "Good job, Moilanen!" "I saw a squirrel..." "Living here was hard on your dad." "He never settled in..." "We should have gone back to Finland." " We're going back inside." " Wait, Leena." "There is one thing." "Sit here, sweetheart." "There is something I'd like to talk about." "Please..." "You have to make sure that your dad and I rest together." "Could you promise me that?" "Take a bite..." "You should eat something." "If you do, I'll make you a bath." "With lots of bubbles." "You like that, don't you?" "Eat." "Just one little bite..." "This itty-bitty tip right here?" "Please?" "There are some people at the door who want to talk to you." "I'm coming." "I'm coming." "Leena, don't let them see us." "Talk to them." "Stall them..." "Hello, I'm Margareta Persson from Social Services.." " And he is Niklas Lindberg." " How nice." "Please excuse the mess, I haven't been well lately." " Would you like some coffee?" " Thank you, but we won't be long..." "And this is little Sakari, I presume..." "He's..." "That's Sakari." "Say hello to the lady, Sakari." " Hello, I'm Niklas." "What is your name?" " It's Sakari." " He is mute." " No, just a little shy." " Have something to eat, honey." " Hello..." " Margareta Persson, Social Services." " Kimmo..." "Kimmo Moilanen." "Hi, Niklas..." "Hello, I'm Niklas." "The whole family is here, that's nice." "What are they doing here?" " Shall we make coffee?" " They don't want any." "Thank you, but that won't be necessary..." "Your son hasn't been in school for a while." " Are they from school?" " Shut up!" "He's had the flu." "He is certainly well again tomorrow." "School is good... very good." " You'll see to it, that he's back?" " Yes, of course." "He'll be coming to school tomorrow." " Things are going well." "Excellent." " Well that's good." "We'll keep in contact from now on." "To you and the school." " Contact..." " They call us." "Well, then we thank you for today." " Thank you for visiting." " Bye, Sakari." " Thank you for today." " You're welcome, Nicholas." "Wait!" "You've got to take him with you!" "Why did you send for those social workers?" " Why?" " I didn't." " They come unannounced!" " You can live without me!" "I love you!" " You have never loved me!" " Don't shit me!" "No, mother." "Don't." "Mom?" "You have to come." "Mummy's dying." "There's blood everywhere." "We can leave Dad." "When you get well again..." "Mummy?" "Get the door for me, will you?" "Leena!" "Come on." "We must go." "The children can stay with me." "Sorry." "Social Services are already involved." " I want to stay with you!" " I know the family well..." "Sorry, but it's out of our hands..." "My dear little Sakari..." "I signed the papers for his own good." "They persuaded me." "I thought he would get better." "I couldn't cope..." "He was so unlucky, poor thing." "And then, that accident..." "There were good times, though.." "All those parties..." "Your dad was a great dancer." " I loved to watch him dance." " We didn't have any nice parties." "They were disgusting drunken messes!" "There was vomit and blood, dirt and shit!" "We were drowning in your ugly Finnish misery!" "Sakari didn't make it!" "Because of us,   and those god-awful institutions!" "This was no accident." "He didn't have bad luck." " He died of an overdose." " It wasn't my fault." "He'd been dead for days when they found him." "Skinny, only 45 kilos..." " Are you listening?" " That's a lie!" "Hello?" "!" "No!" "Mum, they're taking Sakari!" " Calm down..." " I didn't mean take HIM!" " No, you can't take Sakari!" " Do not scream like that." "Sakari!" "What's the matter?" " She needed a cigarette." " Huh?" "So I took her out on the balcony." "What's wrong with that?" "She's going to die anyway." "All right..." "What did the hospital staff say?" "So you and Mum rolled out to have a smoke..." "Did you have a nice time?" "I want to leave now." "Wake the girls up." "Sit down and have a glass of wine." "What are they wearing?" " Where did they get those clothes?" " They were messing here and there." " Where did they get them?" "!" " In some bag in the closet...." "I want to know where they found it." "Weren't you here?" "!" " What are you doing, Leena?" " Take that off!" "Now!" "You too!" " Get out of those clothes!" " What's wrong with you?" "!" "Why didn't you stop them?" "!" "Nobody should touch anything here!" "We drove clear across the country to help you see your mother!" " I want to help." " I didn't ask you to!" " It was your stupid idea to come here!" " Don't take this out on the girls!" "For God's sake, cool it!" " You're scaring the girls!" " So take them and leave!" "Pull yourself together!" "Would you calm down, Leena?" "!" "Let go of me!" "Let go of me!" " Calm down!" " Let go of me, you bastard!" " Daddy?" "There's a phone call for Mummy." " Pull yourself together." "Go wait in the kitchen." "Everything will be all right." "Hello?" "Jeg skulle have været der!" "I should have been there!" "My mom..." "My mom and dad!" "I've always thought that I could have..." "That it wasn't..." "That I could have done more, made it all better..." "That it was my fault." "He could have been alive today." "Of course it was not your fault." "You were a child, Leena." "Come here..." "Come here..." "I'm sorry..." "So sorry." "I'm sorry." "Are you okay?" "Mummy..." "Translation and sync:" "Haatimi"