Maria!
I AM MARIA
Script: Karsten Wedel, Göran Setterberg After a book by: Hans-Eric Hellberg
Starring:
Direction and editing:
Help me!
Maria? Yes, it must be you! My name is Maj-Britt.
- Nice to see you! - Hello.
You look like your mother.
- How was the trip? - Okay.
- Will you be here long? I can't get my car out.
Yes, these are my things.
I have permission to take them.
This is actually a car park.
Well, I don't own a car!
For how long do you have to be there?
As soon as I can get a decent appartment you can come back. You know that.
- This isn't good for any one of us... - When will this be?
I'm not going...
It isn't easy for me, either...
Welcome to our home, Maria!
This is your room.
The mangle... I have nowhere else to put it, I hope it won't be a...
It was grandfather's.
Here's the closet.
You can settle in while I fix some coffee Lennart is coming home soon.
- Maybe you're hungry? - No.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
- You may borrow another paiting. - It won't fit.
- May I use the bureau? - Yes, of course.
That's the idea. It's your room.
- I'll put this in the attic. - I can help.
That's not necessary.
Hi!
Here's Lennart.
Maria... Welcome!
You start tomorrow, right? Straight into the Lion's Den...
How's your mother... do you think?
Okay...
- Is she still with the insurance company? - Yes.
She's been about to make a carreer change several times, I'm told...
This too will get on one's nerves.
It wasn't too bad.
Damn it!
Hi, so you're Maria?
Maria, she's from Stockholm she's going to be here this semester.
No! That's wrong! I'm not going to be here that long.
Really?
Well, this desk isn't occupied so can at least sit down for now.
We will fix books and pencils during recess...
...and we can talk again later.
Well, let's continue...
"This will make a lush greenery in the landscape... "
Is the bed okay?
- Do you say evening prayers? - No.
My mother always did this when I was little.
She used to say this one...
Can you fold your hands?
There walks an angel around our house...
Softly tripping as though a mouse...
A book he carries in his hand...
We fall asleep in God's own land.
Amen.
Shut the hell up!
Fuck off, damn kids
You damn kids!
I know who you are!
Do you want some?
Thanks!
- Do you smoke? - No.
Do you? No...
Sometimes, I can get a whole 10$ bill from my dad.
Buy yourself something, he says.
What do you get in allowance?
That's Anna.
Can you bark?
Yes, smell the doorpost.
Wanna join us in the sauna?
No... I'm going to visit mom.
Remove that critter!
Buy some beer for me then, okay?
Hi! I want to shop.
You have to wait. There are other people waiting.
So, it's time again, Mr Ersson.
- Don't you want a ticket too? - I don't like coffee.
But your mom will be so glad when you bring her coffee.
Yeah, I won!
There he is.
Is he your cousin?
No, my mom's cousin.
- Where's your father? - In Jönköping... he lives there.
Wanna follow me home?
No, I can't.
Your mom will be glad.
She can buy them... 2$ each
How do you do, Miss Hoffman. This was a nice surprise.
How was school today?
Let's see what we can do for this young lady.
Please, sit down.
Let's see what we have...
What do you think about this one? Excellent quality, fits perfectly.
The color matches your eyes beautifully.
No? Okay... how about this one? Or maybe this one?
There, can you walk arund a bit?
How does it feel? It's nice, isn't it? Sturdy, yet light.
Yeah... really nice...
Does Miss Hoffman want to try them on?
May I?
Maria...
Let's tell Maj-Britt that you need them for...
...excercising...?
- Don't you have any homework? - I've already done them... at Pia's.
You seem to like it there...
"Groceries General Store"
You can borrow this if you want.
He had the store during the fifties then the disaster happened.
It was such a nice store.
- Maybe he'll open it again? - Hardly!
What disaster?'
He lost his wife and two children in a railroad accident.
He never got over it.
He was hospitalized for many years after that.
Is he dangerous?
Well, I think you'd better stay away.
What's his name?
Jon...
Jon Ersson.
Don't you want your coffee?
No thanks.
Do they have ballet school at Pia's too?
Not that I know.
I think you spend a little too much time over there. That's not good.
Why not?
Well... her parents are so...
Well they have such strange ideas.
I have to go home.
Lie still! We've called for an ambulance.
- The soup... - Lie still now!
Hello kitty. What a nice little kitty you are.
Hello little kitty. Have you had your dinner yet?
What's your name?
Goodbye little cat.
I have to go now.
Was that you who dragged my bike home?
Was that you?
"Maria, We are at the store. Do your homework and be good. Maj-Britt. "
Hello.
Hi, It's me.
Hi, my angel...
Damn it! Wait a minute, mom.
Hello? What happened?
Hello, are you still there?
Maria!? What's going on?
My chair was stupid.
My poor darling.
How are you doing?
Okay...
Maj-Britt is so... weird, somehow.
What do you mean?
I never get any peace.
Maybe she's a little insecure.
They've never had children.
It's so empty and strange wihtout you.
I miss you very much.
Maria?
Yes.
And tonight of all times.
I won't get any time for anything.
Don't you understand that?
Or, don't you understand anything?
Or, do you want me to risk my life for you?
Hey, you girl!
Are you any good at climbing trees?
Leo's got stuck up there.
It would be better if he chased after mice...
...instead of them damn magpies up in a tree.
Such a nice cat you are..
What's your name?
Maria.
My name is Jon.
Tell me, you haven't seen my hat, have you?
No... what kind of hat?
The one I had when I fell on the street.
My inspiration hat.
I can't paint without it, you see.
No, what did it look like?
U- um, like an inspiration hat...
...he can't paint without it, you see.
Inspiration hat?
What is that?
He had it when he fell on the street...
...he can't paint without it, you see.
I see, so he's come home now?
No... I haven't seen any hat.
With greetings from Anna at The Fenix...
...and give this to you...
...some old bread, she said.
You can put it there.
Wait...
Aren't you going to open them?
Sure... I suppose so.
Well, I say...
Anna Larsson, she's very kind.
Aren't you going to open the other one?
Sure...
Well, I'll be damned...
Do you drink coffee?
Yes.
But, sit down then.
"Old bread," Anna said...
Levi should have one too, one with wild strawberries.
You're not afraid of me, are you?
No...
People usually are, you know...
I have to leave now.
- Hi! - Hello.
- Are you hungry? - So-so...
Where have you been?
Is Maj-Britt home?
Let's not tell Maj-Britt about this.
And then you'll promise not to see Jon again.
Do you promise?
- Whay can't I? - You can't because I say so.
If you lie on your side and pull up your knees it'll be easier.
Hold it so it doesn't slip out.
Let's see...
101.7...
I think you have to stay home for a few days.
Hello.
You don't look at all well.
- Maybe you'll find this interesting. - I won't be gone for long.
Take care of yourself.
- Anna? - Hi!
- How do you feel? - Good.
No pains?
You look nice.
Aren't you going to eat?
- You didn't tell Maj-Britt, did you? - About what?
- About Jon. - Of course not.
I know Maj-Britt.
Hello.
Well...
So the shoe sales are over for this time.
It gets the better of me, these sales.
So, were there any ghosts in the attic.
What do you mean?
- Haven't you been up there? - No...
Sure you have!
- You're lying to me. - What's the matter?
She's lying to me. Just plain right out lying to me.
She says she's not been in the attic.
What do you mean by this?
- Hi... - Hello.
- Do you want coffee? - No thanks.
But I can fix some for you.
The fox will never make it.
Sure he will...
If he's made it so far...
Come with me...
This is where Ebba lives, and Anna, and Leone.
Don't touch it!
"Will you come with me to the factory after school? [Yes] [No] (Check here)."
NOOO!
Wimp-head! Why can't we decide for once?
Of course not, I understand that... Well, show ought be on her way home.
Wait a minute, I'll look if I can see her.
Oh, there you are, Maria. Hurry up! Your mother is on the phone.
Hi!
Darling, how are you doing?
Fine.
I had to call...
You see, it's a wonderful appartment with a great view.
So, can I move back home now?
Darling, I haven't got things in order yet...
...all of these courses...
But you promised!
You know what? I thought you could visit over the weekend.
I have a few days off. We have so much to talk about.
And then, there's something I thought I'd tell you.
You can, can't you? You don't have other plans?
No.
Fine, you'll come visit then.
...because then you'll use warm air...
...at the same time as you comb through...
Let's nick one.
Excuse me, mister... you have something of mine in your bag.
- I beg your pardon? - Yes, in your bag.
Well, I'll say... I don't know how that's...
Thank you!
Do you think your mom will be glad for the gift?
I don't know...
Would she rather have something else?
Yes... a man!
This is it.
Take your coat off!
- Who's these? Yours? - No.
That's what I thought we should talk about...
...in peace and quiet, you and I.
Is there someone else living here?
I've gotten a... friend, Maria.
Hi!
- Am I too early? - No...
- Hello, Maria! - This is Staffan.
Well, I guess you have a lot to talk about...
...I'll go out in the kitchen and fix dinner.
Come, I'll show you your room.
In here.
I hope you'll be comfortable here. At least it's your own room.
You can unpack, and I'll help out in the kitchen.
It was so silly...
I tried...
What's for dinner?
Something special, that Staffan made.
You can sit here, Maria.
By the flowers...
Cry, my darling... it helps.
Here, you can borrow it. Blow!
Don't you like Staffan?
Sure... and you?
We like each other.
Will you be getting married?
You see...
...he's still married.
He has two boys...
I don't how it'll turn out yet.
Is this his appartment?
I can't live alone all my life...
But, what about me?
What are they saying at home?
What do you mean?
About you being here.
Nothing. I'm at a friend's.
I like that one!
- Shall we... swap? - Yeah! Which one can I get?
Is there anyone you like?
That one!
Maria!
- Hi, Daniel! - Hi.
So, the Mr and Mrs are out on an excursion?
Dad, I'd like to show Maria the bark cutting machine.
Well, I guess that's alright...
So that's what he's doing.
He doesn't do anything else.
This would be something for the art society.
My posture was straight, with a thin waiste.
Without having to resort to a corset.
Grand! Any more?
My bosom raised beautifully, like a promise.
There must be some juicier stuff.
All the while he offered to kiss me...
...and to feel my breasts.
Then what?
His restless hands... ah, I don't remember!
Listen!
And then it emerged, not a boy's toy, nor a man's weapon...
...but a flagpole!
How do you do? My name is Rolf Christansson...
- I am the assistant lecturer for the national art gallery, in Stockholm.
I see.
We'd like to talk to Maria.
Come in...
- Has she done something wrong? - No, not at all.
It seems she knows the artist Jon Ersson-
- and I would like her help to get to meet with him.
This must be a mistake.
Maria?
Maria, do you know Jon Ersson?
How do you do? My name is Rolf Christiansson, I would like to...
Maria, have you been to Jon Ersson's? Answer me!
Yes...
My train leaves in an hour, so I'm in a hurry.
This is an outrage!
The assistan lecturer wants to meet with Jon and see his paintings...
...so you have to show him the way!
We'll discuss this later!
- Jon wants to be left alone. - Hurry up!
I don't understand this.
Isn't he home?
He's tired.
You can't touch anything!
- Maria... - What a dork you are.
This was really interesting, Maria.
He thought your paintings were very nice.
I saw that on him.
Relatives, that's just shit!
You're a peculiar painter, he said.
Art specialists...
Give it up, dork head!
He doesn't even eat herring...
It's my birtday this Friday.
Really?
I see, well, you can come by then.
"It's an imaginative world that Jon Ersson shows us. Sometimes... "
Now you have to hurry up, Maria. You'll be late for school.
Leo?
- A newspaper, please. - I'm sorry, they're out, but the...
...article is in the window.
Dear God!
How much for that one?
That one? I'll never sell it!
You've never thought about going to Paris?
What for?
Is there anything you can tell our readers?
Yeah...
Write that Leo's run away. It's a yellow-brown, male cat.
She's asleep.
Lennart!
Look, what filth she draggs into our house! It's shameful!
Now I've reached the end of my tether!
Where have you found this? Answer me!
Calm down, Maj-Britt!
Is it from Pia's? Is it?
It's from the attic!
You're lying! You're lying!
Let her go!
- God will punish you for all your... - Get out of here!
Damn that wicked bitch!
I don't think God loves you!
I want to come home!
Darling, I can't deal with that just yet.
Maria, you have to try and understand...
I can't go to Jon's, I can't go to Pia's, I can't do anything!...
...I want to go home!
Maria!?
Has Daniel kissed you?
Why?
Did it feel good?
I don't know...
Well...
Well, I thought you liked cake.
Can't you eat another piece! For Maj-Britt's sake.
She'll come soon...
Hi.
- Anyone who knows what's going on? - No, I don't know.
It was okay with the production company several days ago, so...
- Where do you think you're going? - I have to go.
I can see that.
We're ready, can you come?
Stop! What are you doing?
Get out! Get out of here, all of you!
Get out, you damn riff-raff!
Vandals! Vandals!
- Hi! That doesn't look too good. - Yeah, the whole thing...
- Did he throw it out from upstairs? - Yeah...
What did they do?
I only wanted to be left alone.
Alone!
I wasn't allowed to come over, on my birthday.
Jon! May I talk to you?
Leave! All of you!
I want to be left alone!
Don't you recognize me? Dr Kruse.
- I just want to help you. - And I don't want your help!
Jon, you will get a better life with us, at the hospital.
Leave! All of you! I'll set the house on fire!
You have to have your hat.
You're kind to me.
It isn't like it used to be, in here.
What shall I do?
I can't paint here anymore.
Can you paint at that... hospital?
I guess...
The capercaille isn't afraid.
He'll soon fly away.
I didn't have the time to finish it...
You have to bring it with you.
Your coat.
Maria!
- What are you doing here? - I'm home now, mom.
Wait!
"We thank the Museum in Edsbyn and all private owners of the Lim-Johan paintings in the movie. "