Take a seat.
How old are you, miss?
I'm in my 18th year.
So you're not quite eighteen.
No, I'm still seventeen.
What are you planning to do about this pregnancy?
You're seventeen. Are you married?
No, I'm not.
So, what's next. What about the culprit?
- The culprit wants to marry me. - How old is he?
Romek is nineteen.
So, will you to marry or is it still up in the air?
It's still up in the air.
Are you convinced you want to terminate the pregnancy?
I think so. I'm not in a position to keep the child.
This wouldn't be a straightforward abortion.
This is your first pregnancy, isn't it?
- Yes, it is. - Things are not looking good, miss.
What's your situation at home?
Do your parents know that you're pregnant?
Only my mother. My dad still doesn't know.
Why is that?
I haven't told my father because if
I did they would most likely throw me out of the house.
Especially dad. I would be in serious trouble.
Personally, I'd rather keep the child.
- But does he want to marry you? - Yes, very much so.
In that case I wouldn't think twice about it.
At the end of the day it's hard to find a boy
who's ready to marry nowadays.
I've examined you and must say that abortion would be ill advised,
in your case.
We are likely to incur complications.
I advise you not to terminate.
Mr. Milewski will donate 200 grams of blood.
Could you wait, please.
Read aloud.
Two, seven, two...
Take a seat, please.
- Your name is... - Roman Moskal.
- What year were you born in? - In 1954.
- Do you work or study? - I do both.
- You're a bachelor, aren't you? - Yes, I am.
Are there any reasons why you shouldn't do military service?
No, there aren't.
We're expecting a baby in a few months, though.
I mean me and my ex-wife.
I mean, the girl I'm going to marry.
- You mean your future wife. - My future wife that is.
- You mean your girlfriend. - Yes, my girlfriend.
As a student, you are liable for deferment.
You may get dressed now.
Wait in the hallway for your military ID.
First Love
- Is your first name Roman? - Yes, it is. - 20/135.
You have received all the information
- and signed the agreement, haven't you, sir? - Yes, I have.
- For 1977. - Yes, for 1977.
Has your family situation changed since then?
The thing is, madam, that we are expecting a child
and we're currently living
with my grandmother where we're not registered.
- Are you married? - Not yet.
What are the chances that once we have our wedding certificate
we'll be able to receive accommodation more quickly.
It's going to depend on certain factors.
You live separately at the moment, don't you.
Currently, we live together.
Under the same address? Are you registered?
No, we aren't registered under that address.
We've been living there temporarily.
Well, once you get married...
What are the chances that we'll get it before 1977.
Is there any hope?
I don't see any way of speeding things up.
There are lots of other people in a similar situation, you see.
Hello. May I speak to Roman Moskal, please?
Just for a brief second, please.
Good morning. It's Jadwiga.
Listen Romek,
I've been to the courts of law and there are some formalities to go through.
It will mean quite a bit of running around and spending some money.
So, the first thing...
The first thing we need is a doctor's note...
Well, that I'm pregnant.
Secondly,
we'll have to pay 500 zlotys each to register our case at the court.
500 from you and 500 from me.
Then, an admininistrative fee of 150 each.
Then you'll have to write an application letter
where you say that you want to marry me.
And I have to write the same kind of letter saying that
I want to marry you.
No, there's a queue.
They file your case and then you have to wait for your turn.
There'll be smudges if you paint with that brush.
I'll rinse the brush first.
Look at that paint. It's gone completely black.
Stir it.
Oh, man.
It's gone black.
Romek, we've got no sieve, and we've got to sieve this paint.
Look at the smudges here. Can you see them?
I know. You're pressing the brush too hard.
- I've told you. - It's these brushes...
You need to do it lightly just to put a thin layer on instead of wiping
all the old paint off the ceiling.
We still need to clean up.
See? You probably brushed it too hard.
It will do.
We'll paint the ceiling now,
and in winter, when we start heating,
the smoke will make it black all over again.
You'll see.
And when we put the bed...
I don't see where. It will be too hot by the stove.
Not by the window.
It will have to be open from time to time.
Exactly.
- How about by the door? - By the door?
You'll be opening the door and the window
and the baby will always be in a draught.
How are we going to fit it in then?
By the way, what kind of bed are we talking?
The bedroom ones are rather big.
How about those little cribs?
It will last three months
and then you'll have to buy another one.
The baby won't be able to fit in its bed by the time it's one.
- Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.
- Who lives here? - My grandmother.
Grandmother? And who are you?
- Her granddaughter. - Her granddaughter.
- And this gentleman? - He's my husband.
Your husband at such a young age?
I see you're doing some painting here.
You see as far as I know you aren't registered here.
So?
And as far as I know you are at your grandmother's every day.
Who informed you about my living here?
That's what you've got the police for.
- I see that the walls have big ears around here. - Unfortunately.
Someone obviously doesn't appreciate me staying here too often.
Why do you immediately draw such conclusions?
That's what I think.
It seems someone can't stand the sight of me around
here if they send the police to check up on me.
Perhaps they have good reasons for doing that.
Such as?
- As far as I know you are pregnant, aren't you? - Yes, I am.
When is the baby due?
- In October. - I see.
Do you think it would be easy to live in this tiny room, sir.
The two of you plus the baby...
It's even hard to call it a room.
It is.
This used to be a kitchen, didn't it.
- How big is this place? - 3 by 3, is it?
9 sqm.
It's no good really, is it?
How do you imagine living here?
We'll have some furniture. I've got some furniture of my own.
- Is this meat hard, or is it just me? - It's good.
Although, I'd prefer it fried rather than stewed.
You can fry it yourself.
Not uhm but yes.
How are you feeling now?
When I bandage myself it doesn't hurt.
You'll look silly with a bandage.
Better go to the doctor's.
I've got to ask my doctor to prescribe those special elastic tights for me.
- For the varicose veins. - But you've got no varicose veins.
A lot of women get them during pregnancy.
When they walk around and strain themselves.
You've got yourself into a right mess, mate.
Why?
You've been in love with so many girls.
Those were just infatuations, whereas this is for real.
- Yeah, alright. - Maybe you just think that now.
This could have been an infatuation.
If it had been it would have ended after a few months, wouldn't it?
Maybe it's the new longer-term infatuation.
- It lasts a year. - No way.
There've been some problems, of course, but I'm quite happy.
Do you realize the sort of responsibility that you're taking on?
First, a husband then, a father.
- Have you thought about that? - I didn't have to do this.
How do you mean you didn't have to? You do now.
I don't have to do anything.
If I didn't want to I wouldn't have consented.
Maybe you would have found out what she's really like.
I know she's a good girl.
I would have left her by now if she wasn't.
I'm telling you.
We grew up together, in the same building,
like brothers, seriously. We went everywhere together.
And now you are drifting away from us.
- A little bit but not too far away. - It's not far.
- By the number 14. - Only forty minutes.
Yeah, not far.
That's enough, thanks.
- I'll drink out of the bottle. - Uh, yucky.
Is it?
- It's like medicine. - Put it down.
We've done "Why do women have bigger breasts then men?"
"Why do people grow hair?"
What else is there?
Wait, wait.
"The moment a child is born into the world
it is completely passive and helpless.
Its world hugely differs from the adult world.
The child doesn't differentiate between colours,
- aromas or sounds." - Really?
When it's that little it doesn't.
"The notion of parenthood entails much more than simply having children.
It has a much deeper sense.
Before one becomes a parent one must first receive education,
find employment, enter into marriage,
and only then should one start a family".
You see, we've done everything the other way around.
It will even itself out.
This is how a model family should look like.
There's even a photo. Look.
What a saga.
Here's some kind of an institution, a dean, then a wedding...
Look, he's getting his A-levels or a degree here.
Could be. Then, look, a family.
One, two, there, four. Four kids. That's nice.
These are the foetus stages.
- Yes, here are the photos. - Which month is this?
"After four months the foetus has fully-developed arms
and legs which it moves in the womb."
Can you still terminate such a child?
I think so.
Novosiltsov was a sort of tsar's supervisor.
Because everyone who was against the tsar,
they were simply put in jail.
And if they fancied it they would even torture such prisoners,
until they, although they hadn't done anything, but they had to admit...
Was Novosiltsov the only one who took part in the tortures?
No, generally it was his subordinates and the tsar's soldiers.
Sit down.
Moskal. Tell us where the piece was written.
In the Wielkopolska region.
Where was it written?
In which town? And hence the title.
In Vilnius.
Who knows?
Kornet?
Absent. In that case...
It was written in Vilnius.
The third part of Forefathers Eve was written in Dresden.
Repeat.
The third part of Forefathers Eve was written in Dresden.
What sort of a poem is Forefathers Eve part three?
A drama.
The third part of Forefathers Eve is a drama.
Mickiewicz wrote it, he wrote about his experiences,
for example his experience of studying in Vilnius.
As well as his friends' experiences.
Where did he study?
University.
Would the bride and groom and their witnesses give me their, IDs please.
Please, wait here until you are called in.
I'm scared.
Have you got your rings? May I have them, please?
- Here you are. - Keep the box, thank you.
May I have the 130 zlotys administrative fee from you, please.
- Romek's got the money. - Here you are.
Conscious of the rights and responsibilities bound to having a family,
I solemnly declare that
I am taking Roman Moskal to be my lawfully wedded husband
and swear to do all that is in my power
to make this a congruous, happy and stable marriage.
Following this mutual declaration before witnesses
I declare Roman Moskal and Jadwiga Kail
to be officially and lawfully married.
- Is it on? - Not yet.
On behalf of the presiding officers and my own,
I have the pleasure to extend to you my best and sincere wishes.
May your path be bright and beautiful.
May it lead you to success in your personal and family life.
Thank you very much.
You may extend your wishes now.
I'd like to wish you all the best, a happy future and a happy child.
I hope your life will be happier then ours.
Thank you, mommy.
Have a peaceful marriage, and all the best.
I hope your life turns out better than mine.
Be good and respect my daughter, and you're on a winner with me.
Don't cry. You should laugh not cry today.
I wish you all the best. Have a stable and happy marriage.
Thank you, auntie.
The same to you. Be a good husband and be happy...
What do you think you're doing? What is this? Naughty boy.
Do you want a slap on that little face of yours?
Apologise. Apologise. Apologise now.
This had better be the last time, Gucio.
Bring me the stone this minute or I won't play with you again.
Jump, Gucio, jump, jump.
Would you like to hold her for a moment?
- Yes, I would. - This way.
It'll give me a chance to have a ciggie.
As long as someone holds her she's happy as Larry.
Come here. You're making me punish you.
You're going to be severely punished.
Play dead. Play dead.
Play dead, I said.
Play dead, or else.
Quiet. Sit.
So, are you afraid at all?
I try not to think about it yet, you know.
If I get started I probably won't go.
You've got to go through with it whether you're scared or not.
But you must take extremely good care of yourself.
I hope it isn't born handicapped.
- No, let me tell you something... - You know, I saw a woman once.
A very pretty young woman. She was walking with her daughter.
It must have been her daughter because the woman was wearing a wedding ring.
And her chid was disabled. And I thought to myself,
there are so many nasty horrible people in the world. It's not fair.
- Is it moving? - It's turning around.
I've got to see this.
- Can't you feel anything? - Not at the moment.
Can you feel anything?
Put your hand there.
Nothing.
You can't expect it to move all the time.
Sometimes I can feel its leg or hand or head. It's lovely.
Listen up, maybe you'll be able to hear its heartbeat.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
So, Miss Kail. What is it you're going to tell us?
I've come to pick up my certificate as
I was absent at the graduation ceremony.
We've got it but we would also like to know why you have taken so long.
You know very well why.
I also heard something about a committee...
You need to speak to the secretary about that.
Here's your certificate.
I got only 'fair' for conduct.
And, you've got nothing to do with this, have you?
It was the teachers' board.
Because I was going to get married in June, wasn't it?
Not because of that.
Look at the number of lessons you've missed.
But I had doctor's notes for that.
193 lessons. I was looking for you at the factory.
You do remember, don't you.
Why? Because I wanted you to come to school and graduate.
While you were up to who knows what.
I didn't play truant as you claimed and I didn't loiter.
Let me tell you one thing.
You've been saying that I'm a bad girl and a bad student.
That's what you've been saying.
You even said to Stolarska not to debase herself like me.
Was it fair to say a thing like that in front of my whole class?
The school cannot tolerate seventeen-year-old girls turning up
in your state.
I understand. I am aware of that.
Excuse me, was my Polish grade lowered also because of my absences?
I'd already got a 'B' by that time.
Listen.
Your absenteeism made it impossible for you to cover the whole material.
Surely, that's clear. You've missed about 200 hours.
That's nearly 10 weeks of school. That's two and a half months.
Do you honestly believe that you could cover
the material your fellow students covered while attending classes?
I'm certain of that. I'd even do better than some of them.
I guess you haven't come here to discuss
that but you've come to get some sort of guidance.
Perhaps we'll talk about that.
I wanted to know if
I could do a full-time course after half a year.
I think that, considering your age,
- you should go part-time. - I see.
If after a while you decided to come back to school,
would you be willing to catch up on the material you've missed?
Yes, I would, definitely.
In that case I think we can arrange something.
We're going against the procedures a bit here but ok.
Nonetheless, I think you shouldn't have
allowed this situation
to occur in the first place.
Yes, it was far too early.
You should have finished school, had fun, gone places,
travelled the world,
and then got married and started a family.
That would have been very nice. That would have been exemplary.
Can we drink to your health?
I went to see a clairvoyant on Sunday.
She told me I'd have a baby boy.
And she asked me if I drank a lot of water.
She said that's because the baby's hair was growing.
You should try to foresee everything.
- How can you foresee everything? - Did you foresee this?
To be honest I did consider the possibility of something like this happening.
We talked about it even before we knew for certain that I was pregnant.
Even then he said that
if anything like that happened he wouldn't expect me to terminate.
That's what he said right from the start.
I remember that.
I don't understand you though.
What would you do in the same situation?
I'd be scared... of people.
You'd be scared but up to a moment. You can shut people up very easily.
That's what I mean. You are brave.
I don't think I'm that brave. I would be scared.
What's there to be afraid of?
Of becoming an adult at such a young age, without anything.
I haven't burned any bridges.
I can still finish school and go to work.
Of course but it would be very hard.
How many people go through university in similar circumstances?
Well, some do.
But it's hard. Harder and harder.
So, right now you don't envy Jadwiga at all?
What's there to envy?
For instance, what she's got at the moment.
What does she have at the moment?
- A home, a husband... - I also have a home...
She's about to have a child. She'll have someone to live for.
I can have my own child in a few years.
I don't have to have it this minute.
You can't have everything at once.
Sometimes you have to work for it, accomplish something.
Anyway, I sit in my window sometimes
and see Jadwiga and Romek walking together,
and I envy her.
Don't worry. You'll get a chance.
I'm very envious, you know.
Sometimes they walk embracing each other,
sometimes they argue, but it's all really...
what can I say...
Different, isn't it?
There are ups and downs.
You see? It's not all roses.
But, you know, it's ok most of the time.
It's bad for 15 minutes.
What's this? Whose is it?
It's my summer blouse.
Swell.
Show me.
It'll look good on Jadwiga. Look.
- It's too small. - Try it on.
I won't get into it.
I can see that straight away.
- Yes, you will. - Seriously.
You're going to have a cripple in the house in a minute.
- It can be let out. - Jesus.
You shouldn't squeeze her like that.
The girl's been pigging out.
There's nothing to laugh about. I've got nothing to wear.
This one could do with being a bit longer.
There you go.
You said this doesn't go with trousers. It does, look.
It's the same length as yours. See?
No, it's too short.
Let's move you.
There doesn't seem to be any oxygen.
Breathe, breathe deeply when you feel the contractions.
- Better isn't it? - Yes.
It's locked.
They should keep her till morning.
They still haven't said anything.
If they don't say anything that's ok.
But I couldn't take her in because
that other patient was occupying the bed.
They don't seem to notice that we're understaffed.
They should get someone from upstairs.
There's only one nurse here.
How is that possible? Every day?
They come with fever.
Doctor, everyone's got fever, only it's gone in one hour.
They send patients from upstairs supposedly
with terrible fever. Then we check, and it's 100.
They've got different thermometers up there.
- Yes, different from ours. - Ours drop.
Yes, and upstairs they give it a nice little tap.
Then it turns out it's 99 at the most.
One sneeze and she's got a panic attack.
You won't get time off with that temperature though.
Try pushing a bit now.
Take a deep breath, face closer to your chest.
And close your mouth, don't exhale.
A bit more.
- One more time, inhale. - I can't.
You've got to do this at least three times.
- And again. Well done. - Now, push, and again.
It shouldn't hurt much.
My stomach hurts.
Don't worry about your stomach, love. It'll be ok.
Push again, and again, and again.
- It hurts. - Rest now.
Straighten your legs.
The head doesn't want to come out.
Everything's in order, dear, it'll come out soon.
Is she pushing?
She is, you can see the black hair already.
Harder, push. Push harder.
Good. Push. Push now, push.
Push again.
Harder, harder.
Stop pushing.
Calm down now. You've given birth.
It's 11.50 pm.
What a screamer.
- Daughter or son? - Daughter.
Oh, Jesus.
She's a blond not a brunette.
Oh, my God.
What a beauty.
Granddad will be pleased.
Will he?
Very pretty.
Thank you so much. It wasn't so bad after all.
She's so big and beautiful.
I am so happy it's all over.
You've got it behind you.
Is she healthy, doctor?
With such lungs?
Would a sick person scream like this?
Little monkey.
Are you hungry? It's too early.
Mr. Moskal? I've got good news for you.
You've got a daughter, 3.390kg, 52cm, born at 11.50pm.
Thank you. Really?
Really.
Is everything alright? May I use your phone?
Their phone is out of order. You won't get through.
May I use your phone?
You won't get through to your wife.
- May I phone home? - Oh, of course, go ahead.
Mom, you've got a granddaughter. You've got a granddaughter.
Yes, really.
I'm crying... out of happiness.
I don't remember how much she weighs.
Yes a granddaughter.
I'm so happy.
Let me ask that lady, hold on, mom.
Excuse me, how much?
Hold on, mom.
3,390, 52 cm long.
But talk to me.
Ok, ok, yes.
I don't know. I think so.
I don't know mom.
At the hospital.
Let me just get dressed.
She's so tiny.
Cover her with a blanket, Jadwiga.
Keep her head up higher.
Put her in water gradually.
Pull her out.
She'll be ok. She needs to work out.
- Don't let water get into her ears. - You'll let water into her ears.
- What about the baby oil. - That goes at the end.
- But it's for the whole body. - Is it?
- It's an after-bath body oil. - Pour quite a lot.
It says to wipe the excess of oil with cotton wool.
- This is how we wanted it. - You'd like her to be in our shoes?
You'd like her to turn twenty something,
get married and have some fun first.
Not everyone manages to do that.
Maybe she'll be wiser than us.
She won't do a silly thing like that.
Or if she does at least she will be as happy as we are at the moment.
Will it depend on you?
Definitely not. It will depend on her.
You're a bit dirty here.
Let's just hope that she grows healthy and well.
She must go to a good school, have a good profession,
a good husband and good children.
That's what everyone says.
She's sleepy. Her eyes are closing.
- Ewa. - Don't wake her up.