A Fine Day (Der schöne Tag)

A FINE DAY

Deniz, are you there? Pick up.

What was up this morning? You needn't have left so soon.

If you want, we can see each other later. Give me a call.

You're playing it safe, baby.

If it doesn't work out with the one, there's still the other.

That was a bit too heavy. Try again.

You're playing it safe, baby.

If it doesn't work out with the one, there's still the other.

The first was OK but the second should be a bit tighter.

That was good.

That isn't true.

- To you, all girls are inter-changeable. - On the contrary.

"On the contrary" a bit tighter, please.

You're playing it safe, baby. If it doesn't work out

- with the one, there's still the other. - That isn't true.

- To you, all girls are inter-changeable. - On the contrary.

- What's wrong? - What's wrong!

What took you so long? I've been waiting here an hour.

- It took longer at the studio. - You could've phoned.

- There wasn't time. - No time for a phone call? - No.

- New shirt? - No. Just haven't worn it lately.

- Suits you. - Thanks.

- Want another drink? - A coke.

- What did you do today? - Nothing special.

Cleaned up. Went to the library. I read and did some thinking.

About what?

About quitting my studies. It's a waste of time.

- Are you sure? - Yeah.

These guys I study with, all obsessed with their careers.

It bores me stiff.

Such people are everywhere. But that's no reason to hide.

That may be. But it's not as easy as you think.

I know it's not easy.

- But you've already quit so many things. - So what?

- What do you want to do now? - We'll see. Let's drop it.

I saw your girlfriend on the street yesterday.

Who?

The blonde with the short hair. I forget her name.

You mean Marie. She's not my girlfriend.

- More of an acquaintance. - You like her.

Come off it. We've known each other so long.

I've helped her prepare a few presentations.

She's dull. She means nothing to me.

It's disgusting how you talk about your acquaintances.

- I wonder what you tell people about me. - You picking a fight?

One can't fight with you.

- What do I mean to you? - But, Deniz, we're together!

- And why? - If you don't know the answer to that question...

- What do you want from me? - I've asked you.

I don't feel like answering that.

If for once you'd say what you really thought!

- But you probably don't think. - Just stop it already!

On any given day,

how many women do you see on the street that attract you?

- Two or three, maybe. At most. - Two or three! That's a lot.

That's sixty women a month. Pretty good selection.

It doesn't mean anything. Don't you look around?

- You also see guys you like. - No, that doesn't interest me.

- How do you like her? - Who?

- The waitress. - Yes, she's good looking.

But that doesn't mean anything.

- Good, I'll talk to her for you. - What?

I'll talk to her for you.

- What's this, are you jealous? - I'm not. On the contrary.

Listen, it's not my fault if you've had a bad day.

Don't take it out on me.

Dealing with those film idiots doesn't seem to do you good.

I haven't had a bad day. And the guys I work with are very nice.

- You're probably very nice to them, too. - What do you know.

You're right. I don't even want to know.

For one, I don't want to know what you've done to get ahead.

You're repulsive.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that.

The only thing you know is how to drag things through the mud.

- And what do you do? Nothing! - I said I was sorry.

I can't stand it here any more.

Deniz!

Wait a minute!

Where are you going?

Let's go to the lake.

Come on.

What if we broke up?

Why should we break up?

Because I don't love you anymore.

If that's how you see it.

Is that all you have to say?

What should I say?

You're a coward. I don't understand

how I could've fallen in love with someone like you.

What's going on here?

You really don't understand a thing.

It's just over.

Do me a favor: Leave me alone.

You want to sit here by yourself?

Come on, let's go back.

Please.

Can I call you?

Look, it's the actress.

Hey, I want to sleep with you!

Who said that?

What's wrong? Cat got your tongues?

He didn't mean it like that. Tell her you didn't mean it!

What's the big deal?

- You should apologize. - It just slipped out.

If it happens again, there'll be trouble. Understand?

Yeah.

Show a little more respect. Don't just hang around here.

We're checking out the scene and making sure everything's OK.

How interesting.

Listen, we'll walk you to your building. As protection.

Sometimes there are creepy guys around here.

Thanks, but I don't need any protection.

We insist.

Whatever. If it makes you happy.

You're an actress, right?

We know everything that goes on around here.

- So what do you play? - All kinds of things.

Let us know if something you did is going to be on TV.

Sure.

So, I live over there. I can walk the rest alone.

If you're ever in trouble, just come to us.

We'll take care of it.

Hi, Deniz. This is Leyla. Just wanted to say

I'll be arriving at Zoo Station at 19:28.

I'll only have two hours before my next train.

Look forward to seeing you. Bye.

- Hello, Mama. - Hello, sweetheart.

Come in.

- Shall I make you some tea? - I'll help you in a sec.

Leave it, I'll do it.

Deniz, do you want anything to eat?

No thanks. I'm not hungry.

You should look after yourself. You look thin.

Mama. I look the same as ever. And I do look after myself.

You've got a new hairstyle.

I actually wanted it different. Not so short.

- It looks good. - Really?

Yeah, it suits you.

- How's work? - It's going well.

Glad to hear it.

And how're you doing?

I'm fine. It's just so quiet in the flat

since you and your sister left.

I'm still not used to it.

I hope you haven't only come to eat or do your laundry.

You can't seriously think that.

No, I don't. I'm talking like an old woman.

I must get on your nerves.

No, but you shouldn't live alone.

You're an attractive woman. You could meet someone

if you wanted.

It's hard for me.

I know it's dumb,

but I compare everyone to your father.

I don't know

if I could get used to anyone like that again.

I don't even know if I want to.

Is there no one in your office that you like?

No. And just because you work with someone

is no reason to get involved with them.

Besides, one should separate such things.

It just complicates everything.

How is Jan?

I've broken up with him.

Why? Did you have a fight?

It's over. I don't love him anymore.

I thought you two got along.

That's too bad. He was nice.

Yeah, he is nice.

I won't give you any advice.

You must know what you're doing,

but don't wait forever for the love of your life to come along.

I don't. But you must have standards.

Otherwise there's no point.

You're being arrogant. Look around you.

Nowadays people treat each other like disposable objects.

It's not good.

Before you really know each other, you break up.

You get to know people fast when you're together with them.

But when things stop moving, it's over.

Listen to you!

You're too impatient. A partnership has to grow.

I wasn't madly in love

with your father at first.

But with time, we got along better and better.

He respected me and I him.

That's worth a lot.

But you fought so much. All night long, sometimes.

Leyla and I were always being woken up by your arguments.

I know for a fact that you often wanted to separate.

- But we never did. - For the children's sake or out of habit!

Not out of habit. More out of a sense of responsibility.

There's nothing wrong with assuming responsibility

for a child or a partnership.

'Partnership' - what a horrid word! It sounds so sensible.

It's not easy to get along with someone

you've lived with for over 20 years. That's a long time.

You've got to be sensible once in a while.

And just because you fight,