Do Not Come Back Along the Same Road

Everyone out! -Music!

Come on, play the music!

Get him!

Get him!

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Be careful. -Police, police!

After him!

Go around.

Tomcat, watch out!

After him! Don't let him get away!

There he is! Boys, get over here! After him!

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DON'T COME BACK BY THE SAME WAY

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Tomcat. Tomcat!

It's dangerous here. They're already working downstairs.

Is he dead?

Dead? I don't know.

What about Lenka? She left you.

Left? She's not right for me.

They're a different sort of people, as are we.

I know.

Listen to me, Tomcat. Maybe you'll make it. Go home.

Home. -Yes, home.

Don't just give yourself up.

Ibro, I'm afraid. -I must go. They won't take me later.

Comrades, listen to me. Let's make something clear.

Those that are able will be skilled workers in no time.

We already have people from your region working for us.

The pay is good. The best possible.

You, for instance, are strong. You could pull the tail off a horse.

What do you say? -We must work, no matter where.

How old are you? -18.

In good health? -Come on, hurry. -Step closer.

Pops! Pops!

Pops!

Pops, they're here. Hurry.

First, he asks about your age. -I wonder whether he'll take me.

Age? -25.

What about your health? -I caught a little cold the other day.

Really? Have you worked in construction before?

Here, everybody is a bit of a builder.

There it is. Here you are.

Next.

Closer. Come closer.

Any more takers? Next.

Let's go. -You too, old man? Got any experience?

I've been migrating for work for 10 short years.

That's different.

I also fought in the war. From 1942 until the end.

How old are you, comrade? -Well, about 50.

You got an identity card? -Yes.

Just a second.

Here. -This is a Socialist Alliance membership card.

I need the identity card. -Okay. Identity card...

Here it is.

So you really are 50 years old. Many try to trick us.

They hide their age like women. -Yes, indeed.

Nothing came yesterday. No letter or money.

I haven't got a letter for a month, either.

How could Ahmet write to you? He's illiterate. He'd need a scribe.

The preacher wrote my letter. It's in the package.

He'll write to you when I get there.

He doesn't even send money, my Alija.

That's rich. You're tidying him up for other girls.

Will Ibro take you with him to see the world?

I only wanted to help.

Anger makes you even prettier.

You couldn't help yourself, could you?

Ibro, don't. Nothing happened. -But it did. Ajsa, go home.

Ibro!

What is it? What?

Ibro, let him be. -Enough of that. I said stop.

Ibro, leave him alone.

No point.

Come here.

What is it? -Return the application.

Why? -We don't want the likes of you.

What do you mean? -You live in the Middle Ages.

In Slovenia, you take women by force. -Stop it.

I need that job, people. What did I do to you?

This is my girl. How can we marry if you don't take me?

Will you support me?

Better think before you raise your hand against someone.

Let's go.

Ibro, I'm afraid. Mother is right. She knows.

Grandpa didn't return either.

Come on. Grandpa went to America.

What will you think up next?

I do feel that Mother is right. And my Pops...

That happened before the war. It's another matter.

It's true that some money would be welcome to buy another field.

There's no other way. I must go.

Before a man travels a bit and completes military service,

he's no good. -I can't help being afraid.

You're too impulsive. Just now, you attacked the driver.

People are talking. -Never mind that.

The summer's short. I'll return when it's over.

Then we'll get married. -Ibro, don't.

First you cry that I won't return, now you're unwilling.

Promise me something. Before you act rashly, think of me.

Of course I promise. You'll be the only thing on my mind.

Ibro, don't. Ibro!

Watch out!

Well, people, wonders never cease.

You rose to new heights.

Splendid, splendid! -How are you doing, cousin?

You're new, aren't you? Who are you looking for? -Ahmet.

He won't come for a while. He had a big night out. -He wrote to me.

Like hell. That was me. So you're that Alija of his? -Yes.

I know everything, as you can see. -That's splendid. -You be quiet.

There's trouble again. -Are we cattle or slaves?

Let's unionise. -What can we do? The prices keep going up.

The firm can't cover the remainder. -The old shacks are good enough.

New ones weren't our idea. -Is this the deal we made?

Enough of that. There's Mister. Mister, come here.

Look how they're treating us. -Will we work just for new shacks?

What's all this? -Kiril, if you pay five grand,

you'll live in a condo. In colour.

I'm not spending a single penny.

This way.

Here we are. -Hello.

Still no Ahmet? -Better wait for Mister.

Who's that Mister, anyway? -You'll soon see.

Silence. -Don't be so loud, people. Silence.

The lad is hard at work.

When is Ahmet coming?

Ahmet. Ahmet.

No. Give me a few minutes more. -It's past eleven.

When will you go home?

The thirst is killing me.

For Pete's sake, there must be a sip left somewhere.

You didn't leave me a single drop.

I'll be going, then.

Poor man. -Why? He comes to visit,

talks about his hometown, gets wasted and then sometimes...

Alija moved in with those three. -You don't say?

Those three?

We're very tired, bro. -Who asked you?

Wake them up, immediately. They need a lesson.

You better not touch that one.

On your feet. I want to see you.

Come on. Let them sleep.

What Mister says, goes, even about snoring. Is that clear?

What's with you? Did you have one too many? -Well...

You're drunk, Ahmet.

Well, I drank and then I pissed.

We brought a parcel for you.

What are you saying? A parcel?

There's also a letter from Bahrija.

Listen to me, my Alija. -Yes, yes.

Stupid Ahmet got his first pay.

He thought to himself: All that money.

I can... I can buy whatever I want.

And you keep Bahrija waiting. -I sent her some.

Why send her money? I won't go back.

I found someone else. Just so you know.

Mister's words are right.

What's waiting for you at home? Just a hoe.

You'll die toting it, he says.

There's no life for us there.

A man should see the world.

He should do well for himself.

Take care.

Come on, come on. Lift it up. Lift it!

Come on! Be careful. Stand back.

They're fresh from the village. -It shows they're inexperienced.

We should make this Tomcat the foreman, instead of Mister.

People! The shacks are being torn down!

We should make them all foremen. -That's rich. What about resources?

Stop! Hold it!

What's up? -The shacks are being torn down. Stop.

What is it? -They are tearing down our shacks. -What?

Are you drunk? -Not at all. -Are we going to continue? Get a move on.

Stop!

Stop! -Hold it!

Stop, man!

Help me. -Take it all back. Back!

Move the things back. -Are you crazy?

We're just carrying out an order.

What is he saying? -Listen, Kiril.

What's going on? -You see.

New shacks were not our idea. -Krste, what is he saying?

That he's not to blame. -Of course.

The baker is to blame, his croissants are crooked.

What does the foreman say? -Five heads more or less, I don't care.

Not everybody has your luck at cards.

You know what the health inspector said. Kiril, you spoke to him.

Did it help? We're not building new shacks for fun.

Empty them. What are you waiting for? Put your things on the lorry.

Come on, Mister. Attach the cable and start with the last one.

Tomcat is here! -Tomcat is here. Tomcat...

Tomcat, take it easy. My advice is: don't get involved.

How could I not? I live here, too. -Ready?

Ready.

Hurry up! -Everyone out! Quickly!

Careful. -Drive on.

Tomcat, stand back. -Drive if you dare.