Siberian Lady Macbeth (Sibirska Ledi Magbet)

SIBERIAN LADY MACBETH

Work - work, Nikitic. I do, Katarina Lvovna.

You ate my soul!

But I'll get you, you'll remember me!

You pig, where are you roaming?

Give me something to eat. Right away master!

Any mushrooms left? Yes, master.

Come in, daughter-in-law!

Don't hide - just because your husband is away from home.

Show yourself! I promise not to bite!

Here, master!

- May I leave now? - Get out!

You've done nothing for our house. Five years completely wasted!

I told my stupid son not to marry you.

Our family will die out because of you!

Almighty God shows no mercy to those who do not fear Him.

Does she read Scriptures? Is she a pious Russian wife?

Go on, ask her - ask her!

Put the rat poison back.

Hail Mary, Blessed Mother...

What're you doing here, old one? I wait to hear God's word.

They will not open to you.

Is anyone home?

May God strike him dead! He'll break down the door.

Who are you? A man! Where's your master?

The young master is away inspecting the mill. The dam gave way.

The old master won't see you.

What now my friend?

Friend? I'm no friend of yours. Go to the devil!

We could be friends.

Aksinia - who's with you?

A man looking for work. He says he tends swine.

Let him in!

Look him over.

If he's big and strong we can make good use of him.

Come in. You see! Step forward, young man.

He'll do. Hire him.

But keep your eye on him!

What's your name? Sergei. Do you approve?

This is heavy! Let me help you.

Where'd you get those scars? From life...

More likely, from a jealous husband, You'll end up in Siberia.

Aksinia! Back to the house, you jabbering crone!

By God, at least 250 pounds!

What makes all of you so gay?

Just look what these scoundrels are doing to me!

Shall I weigh you, too?

Watch your tongue, young man!

Mind your business!

Go on, weigh me - but only with your eyes.

Let me see. I'd say about 140 pounds.

Why are you so surprised?

I'm sure I could carry you around all day, without getting tired.

An empty boast! You'd tire soon enough.

Never! I could carry you all the way to - Paradise.

Let go, you're hurting me.

Forgive me, I didn't mean to.

I used to be as strong as any man.

Well then, let me try to lift you - if I can.

Be my guest.

What's going on in there?

Back to work, you damned fools! Stop wasting time!

"The crumbs from the master's table Remain for those who are able..."

Nikitic finished eating long ago.

Why can't you eat as little as he does?

You'll devour all the food in the house. You had enough!

Aksinia! Come here!

Prepare the work for tomorrow. I will, Boris Timofejic.

I'm going over to see Gerasimov. I'll be back late.

Good night, Master.

Lock the door.

Your father-in-law left and the workers are gone.

- It's our chance. - Again?

This time we'll use the mare.

You have to wear a white dress.

It's part of the ritual.

I'll go first.

May I be as fertile...

Keep repeating it.

May I be as fertile among my kind... as you are among your kind.

May I be as fertile among my kind...

as you are among your kind.

Amen - may God help me...

Amen - may God help me...

As fertile as you are among your kind...

may God make her among her kind.

I know the Ismailovs. They never forget or forgive.

Are you going to bed? It's much to early.

Good night, old man.

All dressed up? Why? Go to bed, my friend.

I see! Good night...

- Who's there? - It's Sergei.

Open the door...

Don't be afraid. What do you want?

I just want to talk to you.

I'm not very sleepy at the moment.

I guess I'm bored.

Then, leave.

Why are you bored?

I don't know. Suddenly, I feel restless.

Get married. Yes! "Get married..."

The rich won't have me...

and the poor know nothing about love.

But neither do the rich - as you found out. Am I right?

Yes - I'm bored, too. Imprisoned, like a bird in a cage.

It's not that.

If I had a child, things would be different!

A child is not conceived by wishing.

As they say - "A hear without love is cursed from above."

I am cursed, Katarina Lvovna.

If I could, I'd tear my hear out for you.

Then, I would be happy.

Why talk like a fool?

I don't need your heart. Go away!

You are no better off than I am, Katarina.

Can't you see that we belong together?

I need you. Our destiny is in your hands.

Get out! I'll scream - I warn you...

Let me go...

My father-in-law! Hurry...

Don't worry, I'll be all right.

Who's there? Stop, thief! Where are you coming from?

Wherever I was. I my son's bed!

Listen, Master...

what is done is done.

Don't bring shame to your house.

Punish me.

500 lashes, you lustful animal!

You are the master. Into the barn!

Because - you won't - beg - for mercy...

Because - you won't - cry out - because - because...

Father, let Sergei go - I beg you.

Shut up, you adulteress!

Let him go. We've done nothing wrong.

I know! He was only testing your bed before buying it, wasn't he?

Set him free...

Tomorrow, your lover will be in prison.

And then, you barren slut - when you husband comes home...

we'll drag you naked through the village.

Do this one thing for me! Please - I implore you!

Bring me some mushrooms.

I'm hungry.

Get me water! Quick - water...

I'm on fire! It burns...

No! I won't!

The master's son did not return.

They couldn't find him.

He had already left the mill. He's somewhere selling timber.

Come, get up...

Goodbye, I'm leaving.

Dearest Sergei...

wait! But why?

Where are you going?

Forgive me - I hurt you. The pain is unbearable!

Let's go up to my room.

What? But the old master... How did he die?

It was God's will.

Come, beloved...

Alright...

Careful, love - slowly. You can do it.

In the great war, death was all about us. But the master and I survived.

No he has left me behind - alone.

Death doesn't ask when or how to come calling.

Bring the samovar! Don't stand there - hurry!

The mistress playing master - until her husband returns.

Well? Is something wrong?

Put the samovar down!

Your pardon, Katarina Lvovna...

Crying too long under the hot sun addled my brain. I...

Never mind! Take this, and pray for the master's soul.

I understand, Mistress. May hi soul live in Paradise.

Mind what you say and do!

I'll serve and obey you both faithfully.

Until I die.

Does it hurt very much?

I'll make you well - I'll make you well.

You look so handsome, my Sergei.

It's only an illusion.

I'm still Sergei, the serf.

You're my master, beloved.

That is only another illusion.

Have you grown tired of me so soon?

Is that a kiss? Like a husband kissing his wife.

You must look at things as they really are.

Yes, I know.

No, you don't know! And you don't want to!

By chance, your father-in-law died...

and I was able to be what I am - a man.

When your husband arrives, I return to the pig-pen.

I belong there, don't I?

I'll look up here - while you get into bed with him!

Never again! How's that? You'll see.

If it were up to me, Katarina...

I'd spend the rest of my life with you.

My husband says that, too.

That's why I must leave now, while I can.

I'll never let anyone come between us! I swear it, Sergei!

Don't be so sure, woman.

You'll have to send me away.

Life holds nothing for me.