"THE LAST relic" "Script by Arvo Valton Based on a novel by Eduard Bornhöhe" "My son Hans." "This casket must remain in your hands until Saint Brigitta herself lets you know how you must go on with your life and who must have the holy relic." "My eyes cannot see it anymore." "When she orders you, you must hand over the holy relic to the convent." "Relic..." "Relic..." "We are holding the last relic We are keeping the last relic" "Night is coming, day is setting But we ha ve the last relic" "Bliss, faith, hope, love" "Truth, justice and freedom..." "Relic..." "Relic..." "Who knows where is the last relic Who is keeping the last relic" "Night is coming, day is setting But we ha ve the last relic" "Relic..." "Sai nt Brig itta has left us a wi I I to stengthen ou r spi rits." "And her holy rel ic is the sym bol of a pu re and fi rm fig ht for us." "N ow, as the rel ig ious world is growing corrupted through the false doctrine of reformers and heretics, as people are leading loose life, as peasants have denied God and risen their hands against their lords " "we must have the firmest and the rightest stronghold of faith in this country" "and our care must not grow feeble." "Her holy relic works miracles, we' ll see it." "Only we can be the ones to keep and protect the holy relic." "Thus let us pray to make Saint Brigitta appear to H ans von Risbiter." "Amen." "The correction is registered in the document." "Saint Brigitta is not buried in Vadstena any more." "Risbiter's ancestor Count Bitern is no longer her enemy." "Nothing in this world lasts forever." "Let us praise the Lord who again revealed the truth this way." "Who is this lovely young lady?" "She is Agnes von Mönnikhusen, niece and ward of our honourable Abbess." "Saint Brigitta has appeared to me!" "What did she reveal?" "She told me to hand over the holy relic to the convent after I have married M iss Agnes von Mönnikhusen." "Actually I am the best rider in Livonia." " Really?" "More than anything This world needs a free child" "Who has never learned anything Of good and evil" "And who never cares About snares of the catchers" "But the catchers need Such a free child" "Run away, free child!" "This may be our only chance" "Run away, free child!" "Hide the freedom of the world, While you still can do it" "While you hope and care " "Run away, free child" "Violence loves freedom, Wants to vanquish and conquer it" "Violence is longing for freedom, Wants to lead and rule it" "Violence loves freedom" "Run away, free child!" "Run away, free child!" "This may be our only chance" "Run away, free child!" "Hide the freedom of the world, While you still can do it" "While you hope and care " "Run away, free child" "More than anything This world needs a free child" "Who has never learned anything Of good and evil" "And who never cares About snares of the catchers" "But the catchers need Such a free child" "Run away, free child!" "This may be our only chance" "Run away, free child!" "Hide the freedom of the world, While you still can do it" "While you hope and care..." "H ey you, stop!" "Who are you?" "A robber?" "A spy?" "A rebel?" "J ust you wait..." "Stop!" "Protect you rself!" "Delvig!" "You m ust tel I us, who you are and what you are doi ng here!" "I am the King of Sweden." "Do not jest, wayfarer!" "Answer the question." "I am a free man." "My name is Gabriel." "What is going on here?" "Aren't you ashamed to attack one walker, several men together?" "We were just joking." "He fights very well." "Bravely!" "I..." "I will engage him to my service." "The proposal is tempting, especially if the whole of your troop stands for justice as firmly as this beautiful young lady." "Our people do not get paid for chattering." "Hello, Gabriel." "I hope I didn't disturb you." "Hey, Siim." "Any news?" "What did they want of you?" " Go and ask them." "There will be an engagement party today." "Men of manor will be dead drunk by the evening." "We'd like to congratulate the bridal couple." "What do you think?" "Or has your dagger grown rusty?" "Every man is a ruler of his fate And a builder of his fortune" "Y eah, yeah, yeah!" "Once the vancour will crash After gathering secretly" "Y eah, yeah, yeah!" "Manors are burning, Noblemen dying" "Woods and lands Will belong to us" "Y eah, to us..." "Every man is a ruler of his fate And a builder of his fortune" "Y eah, yeah, yeah!" "Once the vancour will crash After gathering secretly..." "M en!" "T al I i n n is not far away." "W e may expect su pport there." "Ivo Schen ken berg has gathered Eston ian cotters there and is servi ng the kn ig hthood." "We must make that crew and Ivo join us." "That won't be easy." "I know Ivo." "Then take one man with you and go to T allinn before long." "But what about the wedding?" " Leave that to me." "Alright." "We are burning, we are dying" "Then there will be no slaves" "Not one slave And not one nobleman..." "They are com i ng!" "Cong ratu lations!" "Long live!" "Long I ive!" "I n the name of the Father, the Son and the H oly Spirit." "Amen." "Agnes!" " The relic!" "Quick!" "Wait for me in T allinn, in The Limping Frog I nn!" "Come here, precious!" "Help!" "Help!" "You?" " Come." "I owe you." " I'm not coming with you!" "You have no choice." "J ump!" "Quicker!" "Stop!" "Thank you for saving me, but I will go on alone." " As you wish." "Auntie!" "It is uncomfortable for you to travel in this dress." "Here is something more suitable." "I am going to T allinn." "If we are going the same way, I would like to keep you company." "Of course I am going to T allinn." "I want to go home." "Will my young friend go straight to T allinn or does he want to have some rest?" " Is M iss Agnes there already?" "As far as we know, M iss has escaped and the Lord will help her to reach the convent soon." "Well, let me know then." " Alright." "But wouldn't you let the convent take care of the holy relic?" "I cannot trespass against Saint Brigitta's wish." "After the wedding only." "A brazen whipper-snapper!" "Let's go!" "Can the young gentleman swim?" "No, I cannot." "But I hope my horse can!" "Do you still doubt my abilities?" "A momentous matter, an extraordinary task is calling you out from the shelter of the convent, from fast and prayer to the world, to serve our Lord in another way." "Search for M iss Agnes von Mönnikhusen!" "Among friends and enemies, under the ground and on the ground." "If you find her, maybe the Lord will gracefully forget that all of you are drunkards," "thieves, debauchees, lazy-bones, numskulls." "Good is the man who elects Only one out of all gods" "Better the one - who mortifies All the rest of them" "Because a safe town Needs protection" "A shelter needs T o be sheltered" "A safe town needs Very much protection" "And a shelter Needs a hidden shelter" "A safe town needs Very much protection" "And a shelter..." "Needs a hidden shelter" "My poor au nt." "I f she cou ld see us now." "S he wou ld sentence me to excom m u n ication." "By th is pistol I wou ld al most have lost my savior..." "I f I had h it the mark." "Please dry your clothes." "Gabriel!" " What?" "Who are you?" " I am a kidnapper of noble young ladies." "And how many of them have you kidnapped?" "Actually, you are the first." "No, really, who are you?" " What do you think?" "A wandering knight?" "An actor?" "Or still a rebel?" "I am the one you take me for." "T oday I am not the same man I was yesterday." "T omorrow you won't be the same girl you are today." "Go on, Gabriel." "I am listening." "But now, if you wish, I am a magician!" "Can you see the barrel?" "Bravo!" "Help!" "Let's go." "Hello, Gabriel!" "Hello guys!" " Gabriel!" "What sort of beetle can it be?" "Brother H ieronymus knows the Holy Scripture best, let him tell." "It is not registered in the list of creatures created by God." "Consequently - it is from the Satan!" "N umber 2..." "Brother Albert." "From the Jägala River." "So..." "M iss Agnes has fallen into the hands of rebels." "I n the name of the holy relic we must rescue her immediately." "Right." "Now we must take action, make a combination." "We must use a man named Ivo Schenkenberg." "But he is a robber!" " Who?" "Ivo Schenkenberg?" "Y es..." "He is a robber." "And a scoundrel..." "Or a free man as he calls himself." "The free men are the worst heretics." "Even the worst heretic may be an ally of the convent when he serves the holy relic." "Always look for friends among your enemies and you will be generous and invincible." "Your turn." "Young gentleman has to share the bed with Gabriel." "Good night." "Good night, M iss." "Gabriel!" "What's the matter?" "Don't be afraid." "These are local peasants." "I will be back soon and guard your sleep." "So you haven't got to T allinn yet." "And who is the little childe with you?" "I won't leave him." "He saved my life." "Gabriel knows what he is doing." "It is easier for him to get to T allinn with the childe." "Gabriel!" "Gabriel..." "My dear Gabriel..." "What happened, M iss Agnes?" "Horses are waiting!" "Slept well, young knight?" "Landlord!" "T ell Gabriel to avoid Jägala way!" "He has left already." "Early in the morning." "Gabriel, I wanted to ask..." "These terrible-looking men in the inn..." "Were they rebels?" "T errible-looking?" "I have noticed a rebelling fire in M iss's eyes and I wouldn't say your pretty face becomes terrible." "You mean I could be a rebel too?" "An adventurous knight of freedom" "Should always have A dagger with him" "Or better it should be Hidden in his bosom" "It's safer this way" "This weapon is also a talisman" "That guards you All night and all day" "And it cuts through All of the fetters" "That ever may hinder you way" "It lea ves uncut Just the fetters" "That bind it tightly T o your side" "It never cuts through Those fetters" "It's safer this way" "How has it come to you?" "You'll never know it..." "What strokes are hidden In its sharpened blade?" "What plans are hidden In its adorned head?" "What are the thoughts Of the master" "Who forged such tools?" "What can it be really worth?" "Will it remain or be gone?" "An adventurous knight of freedom" "Should always ha ve A dagger with him" "Or better it should be Hidden in his bosom" "It's safer this way" "This weapon is also a talisman" "That guards you All night and all day" "And it cuts through All of the fetters" "That ever may hinder you way" "It lea ves uncut Just the fetters" "That bind it tightly T o your side" "It never cuts through Those fetters" "It's safer this way" "What wi I I happen to us?" "I don't know." "God bless you r work, stranger!" "We need horses." " Take them." "One of them is definitely a woman!" " Which one?" "I wouldn't be against rolling about with the girl for a while!" "Don't be silly stranger!" "Give us the girl and we'll let you go alive." "Gabriel!" "Look!" "Your horses are on fire!" "Men, horses!" "Die, you bastard!" "Men, what's going on here?" "We were just romping." "Hello, Ivo." "Gabriel, you?" "What happened here?" " Thanks, Ivo." "Who is your pretty waymate?" "M iss Agnes von Mönnikhusen." "So this is you!" "Ivo Schenkenberg, my stepbrother." "I am going to T allinn to talk to you." "Let us talk right here." "Men!" "You will go to the bivouac with M iss!" "If she will have any trouble, I ' ll hang all of you!" "As usual..." "I have an order to kill the kidnapper of M iss Agnes von Mönnikhusen - you." "But I have an order to cajole your troop to join the rebels." "You sacrificed your freedom for those rebels?" "And you use your freedom leading a bunch of robbers?" "You are building air castles." "Freedom is strength and power." "Your strength and power is your prison." "I had to listen to your sophistries since I was a kid." "Now listen to me - get lost, I have never seen you!" "So you could get Agnes?" "I am a man of action, not a wiseacre." "Commander Ivo Schenkenberg's lover - sounds not too bad." "M aybe for some venal girl." "We all are equally venal." "Some are just a little more expensive." "I am sorry we met." "You spoiled my day." "Old friends, for sure..." "How lovely you look!" "Our master is in love with you." " I n love?" "But who is he?" " Our master Ivo?" "H e is a very kind-hearted man." "Lucky is the girl who has won his love." "He is brave as a lion in battle." "But in love..." "What are you looking at?" "What next?" " M iss Agnes is free again." "As far as I know, she is in your tent now." "And she will stay there until she becomes M issls Schenkenberg." "By what right you detain her?" " The right of the stronger one." "Come on..." "The truth and doctrine of the convent are mightier than your sword." "Try to understand, if you can, that M iss Agnes is engaged to Hans von Risbiter and regarding the fate of the relic, that is quite important to our convent." "The Holy Church does not condemn a sinner and exhorts each scoundrel to be reasonable." "I love miss Agnes." "What a wonderful color, isn't it?" "Gülia!" "Run away, free child!" "This may be our only chance" "Run away, free child!" "Hide the freedom of the world, While you still can do it" "While you hope and care " "Run away, free child" "Everyone needs you, free child" "S hou ld we tread to sm ithereens th is convent, the strong hold of foreig n spi rit and power, wh ich has mocked and overwhelmed our freedom, land and bread?" "Y es!" "Then I ask you :" "why don't we see among us the men of Ivo Schenkenberg, our brother?" "The convent has allured them to betrayal!" "What is the reward for a traitor?" " Death!" "And therefore I call you up to guard yourselves, to give the traitor neither rest nor mercy, to deafen the secret ear, to blind the secret eye and to blunt the secret tooth." "M iss Agnes has changed her mind about marrying Hans von Risbiter." "I could hardly convince the groom that M iss must recover in the convent before she will say yes." "And is this marriage so important to us now?" "The rebel is increasing." "We should think about protecting the convent." "The holy relic protects the convent against any disaster." "Doubtless." "But I asked the T allinn T own Council to send a defense band to the convent." "Everything concerning the wedding is up to you to decide." "I will never change my mind." " I honor your firmness." "I ask you for the last time." "You, the one chosen by the will of God to bring the holy relic back to the convent, to firm the world again in its wavering truth..." "Is your soul ready to marry Hans von Risbiter in the name of the holy cause?" " No!" "Your poor orphan!" "Thorny is your way to the holy truth." "Old man, you saved me from certain death." "T ell me, what can I do for you?" "You don't have to do anything for me." "There is woe and misery around, where you can help and support." "Go and do your duty." "Thanks for returning my breath of life." "Go, you must hurry." "People are waiting for you." "Siim, do you know anything about the bride of Kuimetsa?" "The wedding has not taken place." "You' ll hear about it in T allinn." "Look!" "Come on!" "Thank you!" "If you are going to T allinn, I can ease your way." "If the holy sister is so kind..." "Sister!" "What's in your carriage?" "Candles - for holy sisters!" "Wait!" "We must search all carriages!" "The pistol!" "My God, save us, sinners!" "Forgive us..." "Four horselengths!" "What are you waiting for?" " T oo early!" "Two and a half!" "Two!" "One and a half!" " Now!" "Look, one more!" "Siim!" "I am a free man." "What right do you have to detain me?" "Nobody is detaining you." "Of course, you are a free man." "But now, in hard times, we must help each other!" "What do you want of me?" " That is no secret." "I want, on certain stipulations, of course, to tell you where M iss Agnes is at the moment." " M iss Agnes?" "I won't speak about M iss Agnes, not even with you." "T oo bad that M iss Agnes does not value you as highly and prefers another free man." "Do you know Ivo Schenkenberg?" "You are lying!" " We know about your connections with rebels." "That may spoil our relationship severely." "But we know that you are among them occasionally and they don't trust you." "Dear friend, wouldn't you like to help us?" "No!" " Your answer does you real credit." "Here, you are free!" "You may go." "But think about it!" "Think..." "I will never change my mind." "I am afraid M iss Agnes won't change her mind either." "If you please, I ' ll prove to you that the holy relic will be brought to the convent before our evening mass begins." "But for that we have to ordain M iss Agnes as a nun." "Your means are unacceptable to me." "Climb up!" "Come!" "Who was that?" " A restless soul." "Let's go." "An underground passage goes from here to T allinn, Brokus H ill." "I ' ll pray for you." "And I ' ll cross my fingers as well." " Good." "Still better, if you could tell Siim that I ' ll be waiting for him in T allinn." " All right." "The passage is there." "What is your name?" " Gabriel." "Gabriel went to T allinn and will wait for you on Brokus H ill." "Why are you living here in the convent?" "My parents put me here, for my sins." "What kind of sins?" "Give me a hug and you will see." "Some sin!" "By your kind permission..." "Strenghten the guard in the convent!" "I nform the T allinn T own Council that a dangerous rebel has escaped!" "Sir!" "M iss Agnes has agreed!" "The coach is ready." "The convent is waiting for you and the relic." " What?" "My casket!" "My hat!" "My sword!" "My bride is waiting for me." "Aren't we late for the wedding?" "I s M iss Agnes all right?" "Are we on the right way?" "You have arrived." "But this... what?" "Stop!" "Wait!" "I did what you wanted me to." "T ake Ivo Schenkenberg to M iss Agnes." "Don't be scared." "Where is your master?" "M aster von Risbiter went to the convent." "T o the convent?" " T o the wedding." "A man dreamed about The heavenly justice" "Which unites them all Who fight for it" "A man dreamed about The hea venly justice" "And started proclaiming it Since that day" "Finally all of that Is just a self-selling" "We all are brothers And sisters at the market" "By bits and by pieces, By days and by hours" "We sell to each other O ur faith and our views" "A man dreamed About the hea venly justice" "Which unites them all Who fight for it" "A woman dreamed About the hea venly love" "And started proclaiming it Since that day" "What's taki ng Schen ken berg such a long ti me?" " Ivo?" "Ivo wi I I not come here any more." "Ivo is getting married today." "I ' m coming with you." "Wait for me in the forest behind the convent." "A woman dreamed about The heavenly love" "And started proclaiming it Since that day" "Started proclaiming it Since that day" "Go on you rself." "You m ust become a n u n today." "You m ustn't, Ag nes." "You m ustn't!" "Gabriel." "Did you say Gabriel?" "Are you a ghost or a man?" "Greetings from the other world!" "They are waiting for you there!" "How many times must I kill the same man?" "Dear stepbrother." "I have hated you since we were kids." "You have always been in my way." "What is your proud freedom worth?" "N o dog will miss a tramp like you!" "If you have come here by your free will to be obtained to the Lord," "then say you have no other god beside our Lord." "My dear God!" "Gabriel!" "Agnes will be ordained a nun!" "Let's finish it." "A free man was not supposed to kill." "I am not a free man." "I have no other choice." "Here!" "You will do nothing alone." "Where is Siim?" "Siim is in the forest of the convent." "Stop!" "The Satan!" "Agnes!" " Catch the infernal dog!" "Crucify him!" "Drag on a wheel!" "A heretic!" "Desecrator!" "T o the wheel!" "Quicker!" "Hold on!" "What's this casket?" " A pretty one, yes." "N o!" "That is the relic!" " The relic?" "Now I know who you are." " Men!" "We have won!" "T o the abbey, everyone!" "The chief is making a speech!" "Let's go there too!" "This is a nest of evil and violence where people are kept as prisoners!" " Right!" "The convent exists on the peasants labor!" "It is always on the knights' side!" " Right!" "The house in which injustice is appreciated and carried out, is not a house for serving the Lord!" " Right!" "T oday each dweller of the convent can choose if he or she wants to stay here or to break free!" "Our relic is liberty!" "I am tired, tired..." "Holy Father." "They destroyed the holy relic." "Louts remain louts." "They did it in vain." "They cannot do without a relic either." "The convent is on fire." "Is this the end?" "This is not the end." "Everything will go on." "Our holy cause does not end because of this fire." "God help us!" "Relic..." "Relic..." "Throw away the last relic, Let go of the last relic" "Night is coming, Day is setting" "Find yourself another relic" "The last relic..." "TH E E N D" "The copies of The Last Rel ic are preserved i n the Fil march ives of the N ational Arch ives of Eston ia" "The featu re's pictu re track was digitally restored by Digital Film Finland OY" "The soundtrack was restored by Film Audio OÜ (Estonia)" "Release copies were made by Finnlab OY (Finland)" "Restoration of the feature was sponsored by the Estonian Film Foundation"