BEFORE THE BAT'S FLIGHT IS DONE
It's bad.
What are you doing?
Give me my money back!
It's bad. Taste it!
- Go away! - Taste it!
I work for my money! Taste it!
Go ahead, taste it.
Give me my money back, now.
What's going on?
This is bad.
- What a shame! - What are you saying?
Our food is fresh.
Then taste it yourself!
I demand you to taste it!
- Taste it, go ahead. - Take it away!
I made hundreds of menus in my life. If you do not want it, leave.
This guy is crazy.
Eat it yourself!
There you go!
Miss Edit
Class is not over yet. Start again.
That's right.
From the F sharp.
No, this is not good.
This finger, here.
This one here below.
The other, next to it.
What do you do with your fingers?
It is because of the lathe-machine.
Are you working with a lathe-machine?
Really?
Son, you can not play the flute with these hands.
It's torture for the instrument.
Not to mention my ears.
Ma'am.
Unfortunately I'm very extreme sometimes.
We are closing.
I deeply regret what happened before.
Do you recognize me?
Yes.
What do you want?
I was angry. It happens sometimes.
You are very reserved.
Let's make peace.
We are closing.
One moment.
I do not want to quarrel with you.
Although you did not behave politely, either.
We are closing, sir.
I've been thinking all afternoon.
I realized that I did it wrong, and now I'm back.
But I start to think it was a foolish decision.
I could have come back with other intentions, too,
like I could have asked for the book of complaints, right?
Listen, sir: we are closing.
We accept the flowers, if it calms you down.
But I politely ask you to leave, now.
- No hard feelings? - No.
Goodbye, ladies.
Good afternoon.
Hello, Robi.
- Hi, Mom. - Hello.
Take this to the locker room. I will be coming soon, too.
How are you?
Have you screwed her already? Or are you just friends?
- Leave me alone. - At home?
Fuck! You are full of bullshit!
If she is so good, why not bring her to the party?
He was stabbed in the head; here in the centre
What was in his head?
What would you like?
- Two soft drinks, please. - Two soft drinks.
What did you say?
Everyone ran towards him.
I was just working at the machine, then.
I felt that something terrible just happened.
But I could not watch. I did not dare.
One guy threw up in the corner. The girls were crying.
The teachers came running.
What would you say if I would stop it?
- Stop what? - This training.
Because of that stupid accident?
- I don't give a shit for your whining! - Who the fuck wants this?
Go to hell, you, with your face like a horse!
- What the fuck is your problem? - Shit!
Bastard! Ass-hole!
I want my money!
Do not play with me, ass-hole!
The day of final Judgement has come.
Stop being an idiot!
What did you bring?
- Grilled Chicken. - Chicken.
What is it?
Do we have milk?
- Are you hungry? - I am gonna have a chocolate milkshake.
Among the good news of today I must add...
that not only musicians are busy, nowadays
but also those, who look after the missiles...
The first Soviet missiles from the GDR...
have just arrived to Kazakhstan, where they will be destroyed.
146 military missiles...
withdrawn from the GDR and Czechoslovakia...
will be transported to a base near Alma Ata.
The nuclear charges will be removed from them...
and then every day...
6 rockets will be destroyed.
Mom.
I had a horrible dream. I was chasing dad
with an iron bar, somewhere on a field.
When he turned, I saw his head. It was open
Here, in the forehead.
And something slimy was pouring out from the hole.
Do you really have to tell me this now?
More and more often I dream about dad.
You cannot even remember him.
But it is always the same man.
And he very much looks like me.
What nonsense! You'll be late.
I can't believe you don't have not even a picture of him.
And what if I have one?
Should we put it in a frame and spit on it every morning?
But he sends you the money regularly, doesn't he?
Sure he does.
It's the least he can do. And I hope he will keep doing so
until you will turn 18.
And what if I would write him a letter?
I forbid it. Don't even think about it!
- Good morning. - Good morning.
- Do you recognize me? - Yes.
Why are you in a bad mood?
What do you want?
- Why are you in a bad mood? - What do you want?
What's going on over there?
Who said that?
Coffee.
I could hardly wait.
- You know what I mean? - No, 9 forints.
What? You play on the flute?
You play on the flute?
Yes. And that's why you want to quit?
Come up with a better story for me!
You simply just hate working here!
If you only knew how much I hate to be here...
And you know why? Because of you all!
You are being silly with arms crossed
until one is being stabbed in his idiotic head with the key piece.
Do you know what I have to go through because of this racket?
- $ 119. - This gizmo?
- How much is it in Swiss francs? - About 220.
Have you a permission from the bank?
Yes.
That bastard has still been paying the same amount of child support for 7 years, now.
I do not know what to think.
Especially since life is getting better and better over there.
He probably thinks we hide the money in bags or something.
I have already sent him 3 letters by the lawyer,
but your dear father doesn't give a damn.
Somebody's ringing!
Don't you hear the bell ringing?
Hi, Roberto. Is your mother around?
- Hello, pretty one. - What do you want?
- My feet brought me here. - Let them take you away, too!
Wait a minute.
You know how hard it was to get here?
- Give me a kiss. - No way.
C'mon, give me a kiss.
Let's start again. Toma.
- I'm crazy about you. - Listen, Bela.
If you don't leave now, I do not know what will I do.
Why are you so angry? Got a new stud?
- Get out of here! - Quiet.
I brought some meat for dinner.
Bring the meat to that ugly cow, your wife.
I will file for divorce. Tomorrow first thing in the morning.
I'm going to marry you. Get...
Hello.
What is this?
Chocolates.
This is for your child.
What did you say his name was?
Are you serious?
I feel like vomiting when I see this cello.
But my mother will not listen.
She wants to believe that I have a talent.
Of course I have, for everything else.
Spent six years with this shit.
- I can carry it for a while. - Here.
My mother is cool. She thinks I have no talent whatsoever.
And your son?
- How is your relationship? - Relationship?
There is no relationship. That bastard left me.
It has nothing to do with the child.
How can anyone leave such a beautiful woman?
- Does he pay child support? - Of course.
CHF 300 per month. What is that to him?
That man must have hurt you badly.
Good night. I must see your IDs, please.
- I asked for you identity card. - Leave her.
Thank you.
Good evening, IDs please.
- Are you a policeman? - Do I look like one?
Come with me. Get up. Get up!
- Leave him! What do you want from him? - We will take him to the station!
- Where are you taking him? - Move!
Robert!
Robert.
Very nice flat.
Well located. Yes, it's nice.
This is Robert.
Want some vegetables? Carrots, maybe?
No thanks.
I already know how to whistle. How about you, Robert?
- How old are you? - He's already a man. He is fifteen.
- Sixteen. - The most exciting age.
- What do you mean? - Am I not right, Robert?
At sixteen the world is yours.
- Do you like the soup? - It's soup.
Laci, I was so worried while making it.
Since Robert eats at school, I do not cook.
And by the the time the weekend comes, I am always dead tired.
How's it going at school?
He is a good student, he just hates studying.
I used to hate it, too.
Those days the slaps and rods
were fashionable tools of discipline.
I was a very shy boy, too.
Do you know what I hated the most?
When I was punished by a woman.
Come on, man. Women cannot give such a big slap!
There were three wild female teachers at that school
on the Bakats Square.
Incredibly,
I still remember every time I was punished by them.
I have already forgotten the punishments given by men long ago.
but I still feel
the hands of these women on my face.
Robert has never been punished.
I only gave him one or two spankings as a child.
But he always behaved well in school.
Well, Robi.
What about women?
- What? - Not What, but Pardon!
Are there girls in your class?
Yes?
Yes, there are.
And school trips,
some kisses, some groping...
I loved school trips.
Are you talking about trips?
Robert does not talk much.
Truth to be told, he did not tire himself with talking too much.
Be good.
Got any hobbies?
- Do you play sports, or study languages? - No.
He goes to music class.
You see?
He plays the flute.
I thought so.
Although people do not know,
but quiet people are attracted to the music.
They are very sensitive.
Music is something very special.
Do you know the Four Seasons from Vivaldi?
Do you know which season is the most beautiful? Winter.
It is both majestic and sad.
Talks of mortality, the unknown,
desire and despair.
I like it.
Do not be stupid.
I was divorced two years ago.
My life was empty.
I can't find my place ever since, I am a pure nerve-wreck.
I know I'm not an easy case. I'm not like most people.
I love you.
You know, Robert?
Laci is
not like Feri or Bela.
He is a very serious and educated man.
Will he come in?
No. He knows that I am not alone.
How?
Because my door is closed.
Nice conspiracy.
I would have liked to be present when mother and son
agreed upon the bedroom-code.
It wasn't like that. He figured it out himself.
- Let's try it. - Do not be stupid.
Laci, don't do this. Close the door!
- Mom. - Yes?
Is he still here?
Yes, I am still here.
Do you mind?
The wonders of education.
- Was he frightened? - No, he just smiled.
He got the hint.
- Hello, Robert. - Did he sleep here?
Who?
That guy.
Are you in a bad mood, or what?
So, he did sleep here.
What is it? What's the problem?
Is he gonna shave now?
Well, if he had brought some razors with him, yes.
Be quick! It's quarter past seven, already.
Hallo? Tukor Cafeteria.
Yes, wait.
Teri, your son is on the phone.
Hey, what's the problem?
I've left.
I do not understand. From where?
The workshop.
Y...? So what?
I want to quit.
I do not understand anything. Where are you calling from?
From the street.
I left because I have nothing to do with it.
Okay, Robert.
I can not talk now. We will talk about it tonight.
Hello. What is it? Why do you look so surprised?
- Your hair. - Great, no?
Tonight I will go out with Laci. Set the alarm clock for yourself.
- I looked into the bathroom. - And?
- It is full of stuff for shaving. - So what?
There are two suitcases in your room, too.
What were you doing in my room?
Has he moved here?
We agreed not to enter each other's rooms.
What is your problem with Laci, anyway?
My problem? Nothing.
Look at me if you are talking to me!
Yes, he has moved here.
And he will stay.
Take me back to Hollywood.
Let dreams come true.
Show me all the magic I used to know.
Take me back to Hollywood.
Let our sun shine through.
Let me go back to heaven with you.
Take me back to Hollywood.
Let dreams come true.
Show me all the magic I used to know.
Take me back to Hollywood.
Let our sun shine through.
Let me go back to heaven.
Let me go back to heaven with you.
- Hello. - Won't you go up?
- I was waiting for you. - Why are you so depressed?
- How about taking a leave today? - What happened?
- We could go to our place. - What do you think I am?
Easy.
Are you sure it's empty? When will your mother be back?
Sometime at night.
It was a good deal.
Just like a "Infra Videoton."
It is heavy.
- Is it for sale? - Are you interested?
- It depends. - Put it down, honey. Let's rest.
How much?
800. Cash.
- 700. - Have you got the money with you?
Are you joking?
Then give me your identity card.
- What is this? - The case of a cello.
Hello.
- Hello, Robi. - Is there's anyone with you?
A girl from the music school.
- A girl? - A girl?
A girl.
- How are you? - Hello.
Hello.
- What does this girl do here? - She came up with me after school.
How many times has she been here already? How dare you bringing up girls here?
- Do you play on the cello? - Yes, I go to the same academy.
- Do you like him? - He is a great guy.
- Are you together? - I do not know.
Honey,
help Robert to carry the box, please.
Darling, you should go home now, your parents must be worried.
I'd be surprised.
Up, down, up, down.
Down, down, stretch!
One, two, three, four.
one side leg raise
foot out.
Bow well.
Close, lean, close.
Up and down, up and down.
Stretch back.
hands behind the head and bend the knees.
Sit up a little, but not too much.
Up, down, up, down.
This is a good exercise for the stomach muscles.
worth it.
Up, down, up, down.
Throw elbows aside when moving up.
One, two... - What do think about my son?
Looks like he starts making out with chicks.
It's about time.
Laci.
What is it, boy?
I learned a sonata. Want to listen?
- Now? - It's very short.
We are watching TV.
- It's just a stupid crime film. - So what? Bach can wait.
Hopefully you won't forget it until the film ends.
Okay.
It was wonderful.
I made many mistakes.
Doesn't matter, Robi.
True beauty is never perfect.
- Tell me one thing, Rob. - Is the concert finished?
I'm coming.
It's a shame your mother doesn't like music.
When you want to play something again, tell me.
You can come in.
Have you ever shaved?
I thought about it that maybe I should.
You can use my stuff.
Wait, I'll show you something.
Mom has Dad's razor.
It has an ivory handle and it is very sharp.
A real razor blade?
I had one, too.
Are you going to bring it, or what?
Is your birthday tomorrow?
It is a good time to start your initiation as a man.
How about some celebration?
- I do not like too much upheavals. - Nonsense!
Birthdays bring families together.
- What would you like? - I would like you to talk to the director.
Do not worry, I will take care of it.
I do not want to date you.
Why?
You're always complaining about your mother's new man.
Who cares? You act like a clock.
Once you start you never stop complaining.
Why didn't you tell me you are bored?
I expected you to make a decision.
Like leaving home or something.
But you are always just whining.
You were also complaining about the cello on the other day, too.
So what?
You are full of shit, too.
Why do you think we are on the bridge?
Why?
To finally do why I came here.
Do you want to dance with me?
Why don't you dance with me?
We should have invited Piri.
or we should have gone to Maxim.
Do you know what I envy about those dancers?
That they can dance naked. They won't even have to wear a bra.
- Want me to do it? - What?
Birthday.
The birthday party.
What an idea!
I was a long time since I have been in such a good mood.
Stop it!
I'm stupid. Sorry.
Robi.
You should have come back a bit earlier!
I was busy.
You think I am pleased with an answer like that?
We have been waiting for you all night long.
- Did you not think about that? - And Mom?
She is in bed already.
Go to your room. I'll bring the present.
It can wait until tomorrow.
Are we not gonna go to your room?
Open it. I'll bring the cake.
Do you like it?
When there will be some classical music on TV
we could watch it together.
Your mother hates these kind of programs.
Let's see if they are still playing something.
Flute Sonatas of Bach.
God Bless You!
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
- I don't want the TV. But thanks. - No?
Are you angry now?
- Should I not be? - It makes my eyes hurt.
We are still gonna listen to the disc, right?
Don't be mad at me, please.
I am very tired. Will do it tomorrow, okay?
- Robert. - Yes?
Do you love me?
I do not know. I think so.
Well,
Good night.
Did you make it?
What happened? Did you not make it?
Victory!
We have broken down the walls.
Careful! You're choking me!
To our victory.
- I'm going crazy. - But you must finish this semester, too.
Next fall you will be entering the gates of this school as a mechanic.
It was not easy. But I'll tell you everything.
Then he asked me, by what right was I there.
"Parental right" I answered.
You should have seen
how much he pondered on what does "Parental right" really mean.
I told you.
He couldn't say a word.
He muttered something that it was not easy, and this and that.
But in the end he was delighted to see all his problems solved.
Some wine?
Cheers.
Just go on.
Your mother will come later: They are painting the store.
So what?
Nothing. I just want to talk to you.
- I do not want to talk now. - Let's talk about music.
I don't feel like it, now.
Why are you so upset?
Are you shy?
- I would really appreciate you left. - What a nonsense.
We could have a bath together.
Do not look so frightened! It is OK between men.
What?
Just like in ancient Greece.
We bathe, we talk,
We wash each other.
There is nothing wrong in that.
I am not Greek.
What is this scar?
- I fell out of the cradle. - Poor boy.
Good morning.
You were already asleep when I came home. How come?
- Mom. - What is it?
- Yesterday Laci came into the bathroom. - Why do you speak so low?
He entered the bathroom. So what?
- Is he still asleep? - Yes.
So what happened in the bathroom?
I was taking a shower, he came in... Mom, he is a gay.
You're crazy.
He undressed and wanted us to bath together.
There is nothing wrong in that. Why do you bother?
He said I am very handsome.
What else?
That he is in love with me.
You're just making this up.
Robert,
listen to me.
Do not lie.
Did he touch you?
Son of a bitch.
Did you go into the bathroom yesterday while Robert was taking a shower?
- What's wrong? - Answer me!
Were you in or not?
Why are you angry?
I do not like being yelled at.
What is this anyway?
- What did that boy tell you? - That's not the point.
What happened in the bathroom?
We were talking
Then Robi just started to take a shower.
I don't understand what is the problem.
And I have no clue what is your son's problem with me.
And I wish you'd stop asking me questions.
Rob wanted us to bathe together. So what?
What? You are saying it was him who wanted to take a bathe together?
I am telling you, I don't like being yelled at.
Son of a bitch.
Get out of here!
Why?
Listen:
This wasn't a nice move.
Mom.
Mom, everything is fine.
Really,
It doesn't matter.
We are gonna quickly forget about him.
Leave me alone!
Robert.
Hello.
I brought you some dinner. Will you not come to the kitchen?
You will not believe what happened.
Laci came to see me.
Have you seen the flowers?
I had to take a cab to bring them home.
Surely you forgot about my birthday again.
So Laci went to see you at work?
I am not surprised, you forget about it every year.
Don't worry, no hard feelings. Just buy me some flowers tomorrow.
I am very happy and hungry. And you?
Have you reconciled with him?
I realized that Laci likes unexpected solutions.
He intentionally waited until my birthday.
Will he move back here, then?
He had some business today. But he will surely come tomorrow.
Robert, please don't be unpleasant, for my sake.
Me?
You have to make peace with him. He wants to.
There are problems in every family. We shouldn't overreact everything.
Laci has forgotten everything already.
Don't play the martyr, now!
You have to understand I'm in charge here!
I do not know, nor do I care, what happened in the damn bathroom!
Do not do scenes or you are gonna regret it!
Understood?
You stupid idiot! What have you done?
Get your things and get out. I never want to see you again.
- Hello. - What is it?
- I need to talk to you. - I am in a hurry.
I will come with you.
Can I sleep at your place?
Are you crazy? What would I tell my mother?
Whatever.
We could say that we had a fire in our flat.
You're crazy. Why do you want to leave home?
I decided to move out, that's all.
How come you had to find me with your problem?
You must understand, it is impossible.
Will you come with me to the English class? It will only be a minute.
I'll be right back.
Hi, Rob.
Were you waiting for us?
Are you in a bad mood?
Did you eat anything?
You don't even want to shake hands?
Of course he wants to.
I want to talk to you.
Leave him alone. You will speak tomorrow.
You said he wanted to apologize.
Sure. Be patient.
It doesn't look like he was waiting for me.
You do not have to suffer me at all.
Try to understand! One word from you and I will leave.
What is it I don't understand?
Laci, for the love of God, I don't want want to go crazy.
What is it I have to understand?
How things are.
You do not care about anything, except that you have to share.
You are selfish.
You decided to take me in as some sort of remedy for long-lost happiness.
I'm leaving. You are simply just unable to understand anything.
Do not go.
Still thinking about yourself.
When will you start thinking about your own son?
You don't even know that poor kid.
You might even hate him just because his father left you.
The boy is lonely, frustrated, scared and lost.
How can you be so cruel?
Why do you insist on telling me that I don't love Robert?
Because it's true.
Robert, Robert.
Haven't you notice yet that you still just call him - Robert?
That you never called him Rob, for example?
It's nonsense.
What did that poor kid get from you?
You want me to say? Nothing.
Boredom and confusion.
A perfectly empty childhood.
Do not stand in his way, while he is searching for love.
You scum! You dirt-bag!
What kind of love are you talking about?
I do not want that.
I do not want my son to be a gay.
Stop screaming.
Robert,
He told me to come.
What do you want?
To talk to you.
About what?
You heard we had an argument?
I did.
Do you know why?
I do not care.
You don't care?
You wouldn't care even if I were dying.
What is it?
Laci loves you.
He loves both of us very much.
Please.
I beg you, son.
I cannot live without him.
I cannot take this anymore.
Mom, get up.
Rob, please, he is very important to me.
Do not you understand?
Of course not.
What do you want me to do?
He said he is gonna leave...
...if he cannot be with you now and again.
What?
Me?
Don't you understand...
that everything depends on you?
Can't you see it's killing me?
I had enough.
I'm sick of all this.
Robi.
What are you doing?
You cannot leave me now! Do not go!
- If you leave me now, I will report you at the police. - What?
I gave you three thousand Swiss francs.
Are you talking about the three thousand francs you stole from Rob?
Do not go!
Don't leave me now.
I'm sick of you.
You, piece of shit!
Robi.
Robert, is that you?
What do you want?
I'm back.
Go away or I'll kill you.
What is your problem? Why are you so upset?
Where am I supposed to go? I am officially registered to live here.
Get out of my house.
You look awful.
Take a pil.
Do you want some water?
All right, then. I'm going to bed.
It's almost 8 o'clock. How are we going to open now?
I have already called the centre They are sending a cashier.
Oh, my God! Look!
Maybe he doesn't even know yet.
I'll go out and talk to him. Ica, call the police.
They left a phone number. Tell them he is here.
Okay, so you are saying you left home at around twelve o'clock.
But why? Why did you leave?
Was there anybody else in the house?
- Can you not answer me? - What?
Mind your manners, young man.
What happened before 12?
Tell me what did you do all day long!
I do not remember. I wrote a letter to Dad.
Where is your father?
I do not know.
You wrote a letter to him, but you do not know where he lives?
Mom has his address locked away.
He left the country.
- Where does he live? - In Switzerland.
In Switzerland.
When did he emigrate?
Long ago. I do not know.
POLICE STATION
Where is that letter?
In my room.
Where?
I do not know. On the table.
You're lying.
We found no letter.
With whom did you fight in your room?
Yes, okay.
What a pity.
This whole things is so unbelievable.
Who would have imagined. Poor thing.
- I cannot even imagine. - Why are you here?
You should not be alone, now, Robi.
But I want to be alone.
Looking for the letter?
What letter?
The one you wrote to your father.
How do you know?
I have a theory about the death of your mother.
I've been thinking all day.
She must have read something that affected her so much.
It was a big mistake, believe me.
What did you expect, you stupid kid?
That your villain father would come and get you some day?
Even now it was me who brought you out of the police station.
Go away!
Coward.
You killed your mother.
No! You scum-bag! Fuck you!
What are you doing?
Open.
Damn kid.
Robi.
All right, kid. We'll meet again soon!
Robi.
Are you sleeping?
Let me in!
I understand you and I forgive you.
Do you hear me?
Please let me in!
I know you're scared in there all alone.
I am scared, too.
I love you.
Let me in!
Laci.
Wake up!
Wake up.
What is this light?
What time is it?
Get up.
Laci.
Are you?
Come!
Why are you naked?
Where are you going?
Come!
Robi, where are you?
What are you doing?
Come here, you idiot.
You are about to fall off, stupid. Come here.
Give me your hand. Do not you hear me?
Give it to me, come on.
Give it to me now. Where you going?
Rob, do not be silly. Do not you hear me?
Give me your hand.
Come on, give it me.
Dad.
Is that you?
Subs. by David (2011) & swatura (2012)