SUMMER WITH MONIKA
- Time for a beer, boys.
- Great.
Hey, got a match?
I forgot mine.
I'm sure I do.
Thanks.
Spring's here. Did you notice?
- Yes.
People shouldn't work
on a day like this.
No, it's really crazy.
Let's go away
and never come back.
We'll see the whole wide world.
You game?
Sure, let's go.
- You work at Forsberg's, right?
- In the stockroom.
- Dull?
- Yeah.
- You know where I work?
- Yeah.
It must be cold there.
I thought I'd freeze
my ass off last winter.
Listen...
have you seen Song of Love?
It's showing at the Garbio.
Would you like to...
See it with you?
That would be terrific.
- If you're free tonight, I'll get tickets.
- Great!
I've gotta go.
See you at the theater around 7:00.
Bye!
I guess spring's here after all.
Yeah, damn it.
- Where is that damned boy?
- Gone again, but I'll give him an earful.
- I want invoices when he gets back.
- All right.
Did he go to the old folks' home?
I promised he'd be there by 3:00.
He's always dawdling,
and now he's disappeared.
Push him harder, Johan.
This isn't a rest home.
Send him downstairs for some 53s,
if there are any.
Unless the darned kid took the last
and didn't write it down.
Where the blazes have you been?
What do you mean,
disappearing like that?
Well, I...
Go get some 53s,
and jump to it.
We're all out.
I said so yesterday.
All out?
I've told you before:
Always write it down!
- But I told...
- No excuses!
Go get some 28s.
- What about the old folks' home?
- It's ready to go.
That blasted kid's
always trying to sneak off.
Where are my invoices?
Did he go for coffee again?
Of course.
I'll bring you the invoices myself.
Any 28s left?
- Ten dozen at least.
If only I could trust you,
but I have to double-check everything.
Did you break something again?
- They slipped.
- Slipped!
And where are my invoices?
How many times...
No use yelling at him.
I'll bring them.
What invoices?
New ones, obviously.
Monthly accounts. I'll do it myself.
Get to the old folks' home,
and step on it!
You puttin' down roots there, kid?
Move it!
Wasn't she lovely?
Yes.
Some people have it all.
A beautiful house.
Everyone's nice to them.
They drive around
in brand-new cars
and go dancing in fancy clubs.
Look at that pretty blouse.
- Where?
Here in the window.
Very nice.
Hey...
you have to hold me
or I'll freeze.
You may kiss me now, Harry.
I guess we kinda
like each other, huh?
Monika...
I'm crazy about you.
There's no one but you.
Only you.
I'm freezing.
We can't sit here much longer.
Hold me once more
before we go.
You're not mad at me, are you?
I like you.
- Are you sure?
- Dead sure.
Let's go.
- Hi.
- Hi. You're here already?
Do you have to go home
before our date?
Not really,
but I've got my work clothes on,
and my old coat.
You see, I thought
we could eat at my place.
Dad's in a boating club,
and they're meeting today.
He's eating out with the guys
before the meeting.
So I thought we might...
You're so sweet.
It'll be such fun.
Almost like we're married.
You're so sweet,
not like the others at all.
Like right out of a movie.
Let's go.
What a lovely place you've got.
I wish our place was like this,
but the kids
would break everything.
Who's this?
- My mother.
She died when I was eight.
Poor little Harry.
Sit down while we wait
for the kettle to boil.
A little something for you.
For me?
Oh, they're so stylish!
Thanks so much!
It's nothing.
Feel how soft your stockings are.
It's your leg that's soft.
- It's your leg now.
- Then I'll keep it here.
You can keep all of me.
I refuse to leave.
And I won't let you.
Come here.
My old man!
- I can't take it anymore.
- He's sick again. It's his stomach.
How do I look?
Does anything show?
Don't worry.
He's half blind without his glasses.
Good evening.
So this is Monika.
- I hope we're not a bother.
- Not at all.
- You feeling sick?
- Yes, I had to leave early.
My stomach, as usual.
I just don't understand.
I'll be back in the hospital soon,
I suppose.
But you two finish
your coffee in peace.
I have my aches and pains, miss.
It's just the way it is,
so don't mind me.
I'll just sit in the kitchen
in the meantime.
I'd better be going
so he can get to bed.
I'll see you home.
- Late, aren't you?
- Just get out of the way.
Nika's got a new fella!
Beat it, or I'll tell the caretaker
who swiped his bike.
You wouldn't do that
to an old pal, would you?
- Then out of the way!
- All right.
I'll leave you alone
to make out with your boyfriend.
He needs a good thrashing.
Miss Eriksson, tell your brats
to stop kicking my door!
And you tell your husband
to stop snoring!
We can't get a wink of sleep
with all the noise!
Drink this,
and then it's time to get up.
Hasse, get the cigarette butt
from my coat pocket.
- What do I get?
- You can have the candy there.
Get up, you!
Shake a leg!
Pass me the matches, Mom.
- Where are they?
Shut up!
- No, you don't! Get up!
- Never a moment's peace.
- Don't stand there in your nightie!
- I was just looking.
Far more than faithful
Am I to you
In all my thoughts, dear
Our love is true
My heart yearns
For you, my dear
Silly Monika!
Shut up!
- Tubby-chubby Nika!
- Shut up, brats!
- Where do you want this?
- Just put it there.
- Don't pinch me!
- There's plenty to pinch, eh?
You back on the job?
I thought you'd quit.
A man's gotta have his cigs.
I can't stand those guys
pinching me all the time.
Why don't they pinch their wives?
- Not as much fun.
I'm fed up.
Come out with me.
I'll cheer you up.
Not likely. I've got other fish to fry.
I'm going steady.
You too?
All the floozies
are going off the market.
Even Pyret got engaged.
- The old man.
- Nilsson!
- It's Svensson.
Same difference.
I promised your boss
a bottle on my ration card.
He said you had money.
Hurry up before they close!
- Does it tally?
- Yes.
Pull out any bad ones you find.
I'll help you.
Let go! That's not funny.
Want to come out
to the country on Sunday?
I'm never going anywhere
with you again.
Knock it off!
Have it your way.
You can rot in here for all I care.
Here's the receipt.
Hasse, shouldn't you be in bed?
I'm busy.
How about a drop
before you go in?
Don't mind if I do.
That's the stuff!
- See ya.
- So long, boys.
What's gotten into you?
- Don't you remember?
- Can't say I do.
We met 25 years ago today.
Bless me,
I'd completely forgotten!
But you remembered.
That's right.
So I bought a cake and a bottle.
Fancy you buying a cake.
The kids will be so happy.
That's my girl.
My good old gal.
Ludde, really!
So much for the light.
Can't a person read in peace?
We'll light candles
and have Christmas all over again.
Not bad, eh?
Just like Christmas.
And I've got a bottle here.
Got any pickled cucumbers?
- In the cupboard.
Don't step on my new shoes!
Keep your things out of the way!
- You're drunk again!
- Of course he is.
I'll show you what drunk is,
you sassy little brat!
Don't start blubbering.
I just slipped.
But to hear my own daughter...
I won't be a burden
to you much longer!
Drink all you want!
I'm not staying here!
The girl's mad.
Stupid old fart!
What's wrong, Monika?
My old man's crazy.
- Don't cry. What did he do?
- He beats me.
- Beats you?
- I told you he's crazy.
Where have you been?
I called you at work.
Dad got sick.
He's in the hospital.
- Then I could stay with you.
- You'd better not.
My aunt does the cleaning.
She's in and out a lot.
I won't go back there!
I just can't!
- Maybe there's a way to...
- You have to fix things.
- Wait here.
- I'm coming too.
Wait in the entryway.
She's up there now.
What is it now?
I'm lending my sleeping bag
to a guy at work.
He's going camping for a week.
Before midsummer?
It's too cold.
But I promised.
Oh, well,
it's none of my business.
Strange parents, letting their children
go camping in the cold.
I'm off then.
Don't stay out too late.
You'll probably be gone
when I get back.
Don't bet on it.
I'll be busy here till midnight.
That's Dad's boat.
We can stay there.
That's great.
Smells a bit of paint,
but it's not too bad.
I'm soaking wet,
but I'll freeze if I take my coat off.
The sleeping bag's warm.
I don't want to wrinkle my skirt.
Take off your pants
so you don't ruin the creases.
What nice long legs you have.
Come here.
The lamp.
What's the matter?
It's 10:00. I overslept.
I'll catch hell at work.
Why even go?
I quit my job last week.
Stay here with me today.
No, I better not.
I'll be back just after 5:00.
I'll buy some food.
Harry, you got any money?
I'm broke.
Will that do?
Yeah.
See ya.
Take care of yourself.
- It's about time.
- Sorry. I overslept.
The nerve, when we're so busy!
That was damned careless!
- Shall I deliver that first?
- No, pack that crate.
It's a rush order,
and I'm busy here.
Johan, the old man's coming.
Now you're in for it.
He knows you were late.
Finally decided to show up?
I didn't hear my alarm.
Dad's sick, so I'm alone.
Out with hussies, no doubt.
Like that slut at the grocery store.
Mind your own business!
How dare you talk back to me!
That damned...
That boy's hopeless.
Watch your tone, young man.
I've had several complaints lately.
- I told you.
- I do my best, but I just get yelled at.
I quit!
- Not without a week's notice.
Never mind.
We'll let the boy go.
Write out a reference for him.
No pay for this week,
but we'll have to give him
his vacation pay.
Well? Hurry it up.
Pack it yourself.
I'm leaving.
We're buried with work, damn it,
and I can't stay late!
That's not my problem.
Johan, I've got a little...
Okay, I'll be right there.
Now we can go
wherever we like.
Like you said that time in the caf:
"Let's go away!"
Now we can forget
about all those bastards.
I hate all of them,
trying to hold us back
and make us grovel.
Let them scurry around like rats...
we won't be there.
Let's leave this minute!
Hurry!
Come on.
Harry, wake up!
I overslept!
I didn't oversleep.
- No.
Coffee's ready.
I made it myself.
You managed the stove yourself?
Clever girl.
Come on.
Imagine them slaving away
at Forsberg's now.
And down in that old cellar,
carrying crates around
in the dust and dirt.
We rebelled, Monika,
against all of them.
Remember the story we read
last night? The Outlaw Lover.
Oh, dear, I've grown tubby.
I can't dance.
Never mind.
You're still the sweetest of them all.
Come on.
Wait a minute.
Let's get out of here.
I know a much nicer pier.
All right.
Isn't that Lelle?
You're crazy. Come on.
You see...
I've always been lonely.
My mother got sick
when I was five.
She was sick until she died.
I was eight by then.
Dad went a bit funny after that.
He got all quiet.
He and I would sit at home
all evening, not saying a word.
We'd just sit there.
I've never been alone.
There's so many of us.
The brats fight
and wreck everything.
Dad's always drunk
and kicking up a fuss.
Sometimes he beats us.
Still, he can be fun sometimes.
I think you got the better deal.
Monika,
I'm going to start night school.
You can become an engineer
if you keep at it.
I've always liked engines.
I fixed the engine
on the boat last autumn.
You study to be an engineer,
and then we'll get married, okay?
Harry...
I think I'm pregnant.
What?
Seriously?
We have to go back
so I can start working.
You need proper food.
No, I'm not going back.
I want summer
to go on just like this.
Harry, I don't know anyone
as sweet as you.
Monika, we have to make
something real out of our lives.
We'll care for each other.
I'll study and get a decent job
so we can get married
and have a nice house...
you and me
and the little one on its way.
You'll come home from work,
and I'll have dinner ready.
We'll take the children
for Sunday walks.
I won't work.
I'll stay at home with the kids.
We'll have nice clothes.
We'll have a good life.
We'll always stay together.
Just you and me.
Come on.
Wait a minute.
One, two, three...
That's it. Come on.
You're so clumsy.
Try to follow me.
- You're out of step!
Me? You're the clumsy one.
That's it.
What are you doing?
The boat's on fire!
Someone's there!
Harry, let me see.
You look terrible.
Look.
You're bleeding!
No, don't!
Monika, our neighbor's moving.
Now the first drop
Sing fa-la-la-la-la-la-la
He that doesn't drink the first
will never get the second
Sing fa-la-la-la-la-la-la
Shut up!
You can't drink!
Let me have it!
No!
I'll pour it all out!
Fried mushrooms,
boiled mushrooms, mushroom soup.
If we go on like this,
Harry Junior will be a mushroom.
We have to think of something.
- We better go home.
No, I don't want to.
You need proper food.
Remember that orchard
we saw the other night?
Apples are better than mushrooms.
And there were potatoes too.
What if we're caught?
No one saw me swipe that milk can.
You're such a coward.
You've got to have food, but...
I'll go myself.
I can handle the boat.
- You're not going alone!
- Then let's go together.
- We should wait until dark.
- There's no one there anyway.
It's Saturday.
They might be there.
It looked deserted.
Let's at least have a look.
I guess we can have a look.
Let's go.
Are you crazy?
Gran, come quick!
Hold it right there!
Don't move!
Hold still.
- Let me go!
- Hold still, I tell you!
Think it's that easy, do you?
Let's have a closer look at you.
She was raiding the cellar.
I took her for a rat
and dropped the milk can!
Quite a big rat!
I think it's best for everyone
if the police handle this.
Is this the police?
What's your name?
Very well.
Thank you very much.
He's on his way.
It's only ten minutes by car,
and he knows where we live.
You'll be spending
the night in jail.
But perhaps
this isn't the first time.
Have some.
Not good enough?
I think I need a beer
to calm down.
- Gran!
- I'm coming!
She took the roast!
Harry!
Why didn't you come help me?
I didn't know where you were!
You must have realized
I got caught!
You were to stay in the boat.
I thought you'd gone to pick apples.
If I'd stayed,
we'd have no roast now!
It was too risky!
I need proper food!
If you won't get it, I will!
My foot hurts.
I must have twisted it.
- Let me see.
- Don't! That hurts!
I'm sure it's nothing serious.
I'm sick and tired of all this!
I'm gonna have a baby,
and I have no clothes, no nothing!
I'm sure things
will get better soon.
Listen.
We can't go on like this.
We have to get married,
and I need a job to support us.
I don't want to go back!
We can't stay here.
It's getting cold.
No, I won't!
Harry...
why do some people have all the luck
while others are miserable?
We have each other.
- Isn't there any tea left?
- No, we used the last yesterday.
And we're out of kerosene.
We'll have to wait
till we get back.
It's been a lovely summer...
but everything changes
starting today.
Imagine being back in town.
We haven't been to the movies
since we saw Dream Girl.
No, we've been
in a dream of our own.
We're in town, Harry.
We're back home.
We'll make it.
We'll show 'em we can make it.
I have something to work for now,
and now I know how to.
You see, Vicar, my brother's been
in the hospital for six months,
so I have to look after
the young ones.
And the truth of the matter is,
Miss Eriksson's expecting.
And young though they are,
they want to get married.
How young are they?
Harry just turned 19,
and the girl's barely 18.
Yes, that's young indeed.
If it weren't for the child...
But we all feel...
- Excuse me.
Vicarage here.
Oh, hello.
You say 18,000?
Not at all.
Thank you very much.
Miss Lindstrom, they must apply
to the highest authorities.
We don't have
the necessary forms.
It's all taken care of.
I have the papers right here.
We were hoping
you'd handle the formalities,
and then we'd have
a quiet wedding.
I understand.
There are a few forms to fill out.
Stop worrying.
Maybe it's twins.
They'll call you
the minute it's over.
Yes, he's here.
For you, Lund.
Lund speaking.
It all went well? She's fine?
Thank you very much.
Well? What did she have?
A little girl.
Everything went well.
Almost seven pounds.
Get going now.
We don't want any fingers cut off here.
Come back in the morning...
sober.
Go home, put on your best suit,
and buy her some carnations.
Red ones?
At your age,
get the green ones.
- How are you?
- Okay.
What lovely flowers.
Are you disappointed
it's a girl?
You know I'm not.
It wasn't a Harry Junior.
- Shall we call her Monika?
- No!
June is much prettier.
June Monika.
Don't you want to go see her?
There, there.
Go to sleep now, little one.
Little Monika.
Go to sleep, little girl.
- Can't you quiet her down?
- You might have more luck.
No, she'll go to sleep soon.
"According to Pythagoras's theorem,
A + B = C.
Accordingly, the square of the sine
plus the square of the cosine...
It's advisable to apply this
to a practical application."
Monika, wake up!
It's 7:30!
You woke me up to tell me that?
Auntie's coming.
I can't stand how she goes on
about "tidiness."
You said you wanted her to help.
I'm just glad she's taking the kid
while you're away.
Take this.
Will it be enough?
- I won't get fat on it.
You'll be back on Friday?
- That's the idea.
I'll get 25 kronor a day
for expenses.
Maybe I'll have some left over.
Why are we always so broke?
Things might get better.
Wait and see
when I finish school.
Yeah, but what about now?
We can't even afford the flicks.
We live like pigs.
Maybe we can go out
when I get back.
We can't go out.
And I've got
nothing to wear anyway.
I'll do what I can!
Don't forget to pay the rent.
Today's the last day, he said.
And I could use a new coat!
You're going away.
I get to stay here and be bored.
You can relax now that
you don't have to take care of June.
And don't forget to pretend for Auntie
that you've got a job.
Wasn't that a good idea?
I'd go mad
having the kid night and day.
Here's the old hag now.
Hello, Auntie.
Don't worry about me.
I'll manage.
Though it's been a long time
since my own were this little.
- It's very kind of you.
- One has to help.
I'm so happy
you got this assignment.
- Take care now.
- You too.
Next stop, Stockholm Central.
- We'll be home soon.
- I'm glad. We worked hard.
I never thought we'd get it
assembled in that small space.
The devil only knows
how we managed.
Tired, son?
- Not really.
I wouldn't be surprised
if you were.
It takes time to get used to.
It's only your third go.
The kid should have
a permanent position.
Talk to the engineer.
The last man we had snuck off
every time you turned your back.
Sure, the job's yours
if you want it.
I'll tell him you fit in well
and we all like you.
It's a damned pretty city
we live in.
Always a pleasure to see her.
- Stop daydreaming.
If you hurry, you'll have time
to see the missus before work.
Her jaw will drop
to see me back a day early.
"You must've really gone at it
to get home early," she'll say.
"Did you miss me that much?"
She may not welcome the surprise.
Someone else may be in her bed.
Nothing beats the city.
Here's to you, old girl!
I don't care.
Do what you like.
You have for a long time anyway.
It's impossible to talk to you.
Don't just stand there
staring into space!
We have to divorce.
We can't go on like this.
- You think it's all my fault. It's not.
- It doesn't matter whose fault it is.
You don't care about me,
just your studies.
I'm studying so we can be better off.
Always nagging about saving.
We never buy a thing!
You bought a new suit!
The rent could wait.
I needed it!
We could be evicted any day now.
I guess it doesn't matter anymore.
Goddamn it!
I can't take it anymore!
I should just find money
for the rent, right?
You got me pregnant!
Things wouldn't be like this!
I can't take any more.
I have to sleep.
We'll talk tomorrow.
I'll help you.
And I'm all ugly now.
We've got to sort this out.
I don't know
why it's come to this.
You don't care about me,
just you and your studying.
I want to have fun
while I'm still young.
I did it for both of us,
so we'd be better off when I finished.
- Always the same excuse.
- And what about you?
How many men
did you drag up here
while I slaved away
for your movie tickets?
- You're so crude.
- And what are you?
You even took that idiot Lelle
into our bed!
I was in love.
Don't hit me.
Don't hit me.
Trash, all of it.
Broken and bulky.
I'll give you a fiver for the lot.
Just be glad
we're hauling it away.
My husband paid 50 kronor
for that lamp, and the bed...
- All right... 7.50.
- And not a penny more.
Just a minute.
Thanks for looking after little Monika.
I'll take her now.
But can you and your father...
I'll care for her myself.
Well, she is your child,
and since her mother won't do it...
I won't take 7.50.
It's good solid furniture.
Ten then.
Deal or no deal?
Then I'm taking the lamp.
Not on your life!
That's the only thing of value!