Grandpa!
Scarecrow! Scarecrow, come out!
Scarecrow! Scarecrow! Patchgirl!
Dima!
Did he tell them?
Did he?
Did he tell them
that it wasn't you?
Stop weeping.
Or else, I might think
that he chickened out again.
It's impossible.
It's too much.
This your Dima...
- Stop it! - I'm saying that...
Stop it!
I'll make tea for you.
I'll make tea for you. Don't cry.
You know,
tea will help you a lot.
Why, grandpa?
Why?
I don't want to live.
I don't want to live!
Don't say that.
Tell me what happened next.
Well?
Tell me.
2-23-19...
Hello.
Sveta, is Dima at home?
What? What was that again?
I've had my hair styled.
Yes.
Aunt Klava said I look stunning.
Yes.
Mum!
Guess what I've brought you.
Quiet.
Why have you turned off the light?
There's a wild boar.
What boar?
Where?
I'm telling you, there's some man
who put on a boar's head and tried to climb through the window.
Hey!
There's no one here.
One starts seeing all kinds of things in the dark.
And you got scared. Silly you.
By the way, you're a daughter of a major who's been through the war.
You're afraid of other people's dogs yourself.
Who is not afraid of other people's dogs?
Just look here.
Fortune smiled on us.
Kolkin's grandmother
presented us
with this painting.
Here it is.
I wanted to give her money,
but she won't take it.
So nice and kind
and wonderful
Kolkin's grandmother is.
Just look at that!
Wonderful Kolkin's grandmother.
What unique people surround us.
Lena!
Lena, wake up!
Look! Do you like it?
It's just a girl who looks a bit like me.
What happened to your plaits?
I've had my hair styled. It's just for holidays.
But... You haven't cut them off, have you?
No. Aunt Klava just made it curly.
How lucky it is that you've done your hair!
Otherwise, I'd never notice how alike you look!
The same eyes.
The same lips.
And if you were bald, you'd be an exact double.
Do you know who this is?
Do you know... where is it...
Do you know who this is?
Who?
Here's a medallion.
It's grandma Masha.
Masha,
my grandfather's sister.
She died when I was 4. They were serfs
of Razumovsky's.
Your school is his former estate.
In order to build it, he sold entire village of the Bessoltsevs:
my grandfather, my grandmother
and even the famous Petr,
the artist, whose paintings we collect.
They were later bought out.
Grandma Masha got education
and became a teacher.
She was a nurse during the siege of Sevastopol.
Have you read Sevastopol Stories by Tolstoy?
She was there.
And my grandfather
became a doctor.
He built the first hospital in the city.
He also built a children's home.
In 1941 Fascists killed him.
It happened right here, in the yard, by this very window.
He was hiding the wounded.
He was 81.
Everything is so close.
Come to think of it, serfdom was not that long ago.
Grandpa, there's a boar!
- Here's your boar. - Dima!
Grandpa, they are holding him by force.
They make him scare me. Grandpa, they tied his hands.
Grandpa, shout at them! Dima!
Why doesn't he answer you?
You don't know them. They could have put a rag in this mouth.
Grandpa, shout! Save him!
Hey! Let Dima go!
He might choke there.
He's got a rag in his mouth.
Lena!
I already know what happened next.
- What do you know? - I know everything.
He chickened out again.
No one was holding him.
No one gagged him.
You invented all this.
You did!
- What did I do? - Let's drink tea.
- What happened next? - I won't say anything.
- Lena! - I won't say a word.
So you
approached the house and stood by the window.
No, I looked through the window.
And?
They sat there drinking tea.
They were talking, laughing, watching TV.
I wouldn't have taken it.
- What would have you done? - What would have I done?
I would have taken a stone
and thrown it in the window.
I wouldn't have taken it.
Neither did I. I took a stone and threw it in the window.
- It's hooliganism. - Yes.
- And the window shattered? - Into small pieces.
We have to pay for it.
Don't pay them. Let them prove it was me.
Grandpa.
I don't love anyone. Anyone.
I decided to forget him.
That's the right thing to do.
I have pride too.
That's right.
The next day,
I decided to start a new life.
I hate him.
I'll show him.
He'll write letters to me,
but I won't answer them.
Even if there are 10 letters.
Even if there are 100 of them, I won't answer. No way.
Do you know who I am?
I do recognize you, you're Dima Somov, aren't you?
If only you knew
who I really am,
you wouldn't be joking.
Who are you then?
I am
the most abject coward.
You? A coward?
You're not a coward at all.
You took dogs from Valka.
You weren't even afraid of Petya.
You told the truth to Margarita.
No.
I confessed to Margarita to prove to myself that I wasn't a coward.
And I'm not afraid to get into a fight.
But I can't tell everything to everyone.
But I will tell them everything
today, right now.
- Do you believe me? - I do.
- You do believe me? - Of course, I do.
Give the dress back!
It's so funny.
I told you to give back the dress!
You'll get the dress back when you bring the boar's head.
We'll meet again.
Sod you. Now I got you.
Don't worry, I'll get the dress back and tell everyone.
Dima, wait!
Dima!
Take it.
Wait for me.
Dima!
I'm Scarecrow.
You really are a scarecrow.
I'm Lena Bessoltseva.
I'm Scarecrow.
Take off the dress.
Somov, where were you just now?
Why aren't you saying anything?
Guys, Somov was at Scarecrow's place.
And guess what they were doing there.
They were kissing.
Kissing?
With Bessoltseva? Bullcrap.
Traitor!
I am a traitor?
You miserable knacker.
Guys, do you know what our Valka does?
I said shut it!
Take that!
Want more?
- Try this! - Put away that stick!
- Stop it! - Put away the stick!
You really are heroes hiding behind a girl's back.
- Somov, were you with Bessoltseva? - I was.
You felt sorry for her?
Supposing I did.
Sissy.
- And what if... - What?
- What if it wasn't her? - Then who?
What if it was me?
You? It's getting interesting.
Why not?
It's quite possible.
And this oaf Bessoltseva covered him up.
Is that what happened?
Look into my eyes.
Into my eyes.
I can't even joke now? You don't understand jokes.
It was a joke.
A joke then?
What kind of joke that is?
What are you doing? I just wanted to help Bessoltseva!
I felt sorry for her!
Look, it's Scarecrow.
Scarecrow's come by herself.
- I have. - Are you scared?
I'm not.
I couldn't wait for you any longer.
That's why I've come.
It seems to me,
it means they are friends.
Let's arrange a confrontation for them.
It's so gripping.
Bessoltseva, so who's the traitor?
Is it you or Somov?
Of course, it's me.
She's repented. She has to ask for forgiveness.
I thought so.
So then, Bessoltseva, get down on your knees, maybe you'll move us too.
Give me my dress back.
Come on, take it! Come on!
Here's your confrontation.
Finally we'll get to know the truth.
- Give it to me. - Come on, Somov!
Give it to me.
Hurrah!
Seize her!
Brazen girl!
Quick.
Here.
Take it.
Careful.
- This is good. - Come on.
Look.
Scarecrow is a traitor.
Somov, light it up!
- I have no matches. - Bullshitter!
Coward!
Dima, don't!
Somov, go ahead!
Dima!
Don't do it!
Come on, step aside!
Hurrah!
Burn! Burn!
It's her own fault.
It's only her fault.
Mum!
Don't get in there!
She's nuts.
What are you doing? You'll get burnt!
Are you out of your mind?
It's just a joke! Can't you take a joke?
It was just a game!
Everyone, go home!
That's all, grandpa.
By the way, it's Somov's birthday.
Grandpa.
What will you do here alone?
Come with me. Mum and dad will be glad.
I won't stay here, not a single day longer.
Take your paintings and let's go.
It's impossible.
Don't you understand?
They were born here.
And they have to remain here.
I will die without them.
- Look, we've got a visitor. - Hello.
Grandpa, it's Vasilyev.
Hello.
It wasn't locked.
Have a seat, Vasilyev.
Thank you.
We're glad to see you.
- Would you like some tea? - No, thank you.
How do you like our paintings?
I like your paintings.
Which one do you like best?
This one.
This one?
This is a hero
of the Civil War of 1812.
- General Rayevsky. - I see.
Believe it or not,
I am...
Are you leaving?
None of your business.
Then don't leave.
Stay, if you're not afraid.
Grandpa, did you hear?
He said I'm afraid.
I'm afraid of no one.
I'm afraid of no one!
Lena!
Believe me,
Lena is neither a coward nor a traitor.
She's a personality.
It's against my principles to betray other people's secrets.
- I have to remain silent... - Grandpa, don't abase yourself!
Wait.
I wanted to stop her.
She might need help.
Aunt Klava.
What do you want?
Do you want a hair-style again?
No way.
Some other time. My working day is over.
We're closing.
You don't want to do it because I'm a traitor.
My daughter's father lives in Moscow, and you...
Because of you...
It wasn't me who betrayed them.
Stop lying!
Stop screaming.
I'm not lying.
I haven't told it to anyone else yet.
I took other person's guilt.
What for?
I wanted to help someone.
And?
And?!
He said he would confess by himself.
But he didn't.
And you?
And I said nothing.
Have a seat.
Come on, have a seat.
Have a seat.
I will make
such a beauty out of you.
This your someone...
Promise you won't forgive him.
Or have you done it already?
There's no need to loosen the plait.
Why, do you want a short haircut?
I want to be bald.
Hang on, I...
I'll make Olympia.
What are you doing? Are you out of your mind?
Give me back the scissors!
They call me Scarecrow.
And I am a scarecrow.
I'm a traitor. I want to be even more ugly.
The old clock
still goes
The old clock
a witness and a judge
When you came home
it greeted you with a strike
It rang all the bells for you
When you couldn't
understand me
I thought all sounds
in the Universe would freeze
But my clock was going
solemnly and mournfully
I could hear its funeral ringing
Life is impossible to turn around
And time cannot be stopped not for a single moment
Guys.
Look, it's Scarecrow.
Come on, jump! Why aren't you dancing?
It's a pity, you should have danced.
You're all pretty as a picture.
And I'm a scarecrow.
Scarecrow!
Scare-crow!
Do you like my haircut?
Oh, sorry, dear Dima,
I forgot to wish you a happy birthday.
I'm so silly.
I came specifically for this, and yet I still forgot.
Somov, why are you turning your eyes away?
You must be suffering because I turned out to be a traitor.
I understand, it must be hard for you.
You're so brave and honest,
and you were friends with a bad girl.
Hi, Iron Button.
- Hi. So what? - I don't understand you.
You're so upright, but you are friends with Valka, who's a knacker.
Tut-tut!
He takes dogs to the knacker's yard for 1 rouble each.
What?
Have you already stopped skinning dogs?
Valka, what is she talking about?
Well?
Hit me so that I shut up.
Prove that strength is the most important thing.
I will.
I don't care if you're a millionaire's daughter. I'll hit you anyway.
I'm so scared.
Goodbye then. I'm bored here with you.
By the way, rejoice!
I'm leaving tomorrow.
So, come on, all together now - 1, 2, 3 -
Scarecrow is not in our class any more!
What? Has cat got your tongues?
Valka,
do you want me to offer you a million?
Frankly speaking, I feel sorry for you.
You're poor, poor people.
Ciao!
Should I serve the cake?
I wasn't expecting this from Scarecrow.
It's a pity she turned out to be a traitor.
Otherwise, we could be friends.
- Alright, I'm going home. - Wait.
Valka, what was Scarecrow saying about you?
- She's lying. She's nuts. - Really? What is this then?
- This is... - Give it to me.
Allow me.
Quiet, don't wake Sveta up.
What is this?
I'll tell Petya, he's got friends. Got it?
Oh come on you, I won't do it again.
I said, let's go outside.
Don't you know Petya? He'll be angry.
- Let's go. - Guys, Shaggy will strangle me!
Button, here's a human being on a leash!
Shaggy, let him go.
- And you, stop crawling. Stand up. - You heard? Let me go.
Do you take me for a dog? I can bark.
- Alright, sod off. - Oh come on, it's not against the law.
I take only stray dogs.
Kids, it's time for you to go to bed.
Good night, sissies.
And Bessoltseva is a real human being.
But anyway, there's no forgiveness to traitors.
Where are you going? There's a cake.
It's time.
I'm off. Ciao!
Right, we'll be going too, Dima.
- Bye! - Goodbye.
Where are you going, kids?
Here comes the cake.
Grandma!
I'm leaving, I'm leaving. I won't bother you. I'll be in the kitchen.
It's so nice!
I adore sweets! Bags, the rose is for me!
Happy birthday to you, Somov.
I didn't want to disappoint you, Dima.
- But Popik and me, we heard everything. - Heard what?
We heard you talk to Margarita.
We were sitting under the desk.
Why didn't you say anything?
We will continue to say nothing.
Right, Popik?
- We should tell everything. - Really?
Open your mouth.
Good riddance to you then.
Dima, is it true that you can kiss?
Don't be afraid.
No, you can't.
Look, you put this hand here...
Come on, stand up.
You put this hand here.
You can't. You're an idiot!
And now to the weather.
No significant precipitations are expected today.
Temperature will remain the same.
Grandpa!
What are you doing?
Give me a nail.
Are you coming with me?
Put something on, you can catch a cold.
What about the paintings?
Let's take Masha with us.
The boat is about to leave.
Don't be afraid!
I'm not.
So he confessed, after all.
Well then.
Rejoice. Celebrate your victory.
I'll go there.
Lena, don't!
Lena!
But I rejoice!
I celebrate my victory!
Hello, Aleksandra Vasilyevna.
- Hello, Aleksandra Vasilyevna. - Hello.
Hello, Aleksandra Vasilyevna.
Hello.
Hello, Aleksandra Vasilyevna.
Let go of me! Leave me alone, or I'll jump!
You won't! You'll break your legs.
Step away from the window.
Our millionaire beauty has showed up.
Hello, Scarecrow.
Hello.
It turns out, you're a good girl.
- I guess it makes us... - You may hit us if you wish.
It's good that you haven't left.
Look at him.
Guys!
I declare the most severe boycott to Somov! Who is in favour?
What about you?
I am not.
Have you forgiven him?
Have you really forgiven him?
I was at stake.
Get down.
What does this suspicious silence mean?
What is this this gathering about? Why weren't you on the line-up?
Everyone, we've got marvellous news.
And where's Lena Bessoltseva?
- Here she is. - Bessoltseva!
She is right there.
Oh God, I'm looking at you and still don't recognize you.
Why do you have your coat on?
You can't wear a hat at school.
Why have you cut your hair?
She burnt her hair on a bonfire.
Alright then, we'll talk about bonfires later.
Everyone!
Come here.
Lena Bessoltseva will now
tell us
marvellous news.
Margarita Ivanovna, tell us about your wedding instead!
- Vasilyev, you're not very modest. - Yes.
This is what everyone in my family tells me.
Everyone else is modest, except me.
- Sit down. - Take my father...
I've recently learnt...
Alright, sit down, I'll tell them everything by myself.
...that Lena Bessoltseva's grandfather,
Nikolai Nikolayevich Bessoltsev,
presented the city
with his house
and his collection of paintings.
This priceless collection of paintings
is very valuable.
And now we will have in the city our own city museum.
- Hurrah! - How much was he paid?
I just said, it was a gift.
For free?
Excuse me.
I've come for my granddaughter.
Take your seats.
Everyone!
This is Nikolai Nikolayevich Bessoltsev
whom I was just telling you about. Do come in, please.
Shmakova.
It's me.
Mironova.
Valka.
Somov.
- It must be you. - Yes.
Comrade Bessoltsev.
Nikolai Nikolayevich, allow me to express...
Thank you.
I...
It's the first time I've met such a person.
Grandpa.
I'm afraid I might burst into tears in front of the children, which I shouldn't.
All of them?
What an idiot.
What about Masha?
You see, I wanted to
keep Masha for ourselves.
You see, this
painting depicts
our fellow citizen
and your colleagure, a language teacher.
She used to live here hundred years ago, which is not so long ago.
She's just my grandmother.
This painting
- I offer to your school. - You needn't!
But this is national heritage!
Keep it.
- Keep it. - Thank you very much.
What an idiot.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
Take your seats.
Bon voyage!
Margarita Ivanovna, was it Somov who told you that we'd gone to the cinema?
Yes. Why?
So Popov told the truth. And we thought it was Bessoltseva.
What does Bessoltseva have to do with it?
Margarita Ivanovna, we're so sorry. We let you down.
We disrupted your lesson, but we thought it was Bessoltseva.
She took the blame!
Somov, how did it happen?
I wasn't the only one who said nothing!
Shmakova and Popov knew about it too!
- Shmakova too then. - It's not her fault.
We were sitting under the desk.
- She's kind. - I don't need your protection, Popik.
And I don't want to sit near you. Besides,
I like changing seats, so I'd rather sit near Dima, everyone's abandoned him.
Right, Dima?
She sat near Somov. And he's a traitor.
Who is in favour of a boycott to traitors Somov, Shmakova and Popov?
I'm out of here.
I despise Somov, but I won't declare a boycott to him.
Since Scarecrow is against it, so am I.
She's not Scarecrow!
I won't have you calling her like that!
And you can beat me from all day long!
I'm against a boycott!
Then I will be the only one!
I declare a boycott to all traitors!
To all of them:
to Somov, Shmakova,
Popov,
Shaggy and you Vasilyev - to everyone.
Iron Button is crying.
There must be an earthquake somewhere.
You're all like my mother.
You want everything to be hush-hush.
You won't ask anyone about anything.
You're all like that! All of you!
All of you!
What about the Bessoltsevs?
But they are freaks, and we are normal, ordinary people.
So you are ordinary?
Or maybe Somov is?
We're children from the cage, that's who we are.
We should be demonstrated for money in the menagerie.
It's her.
Who?
Bessoltseva.
Scarecrow, forgive us!