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Warsaw Ghetto, 1942

Thank God, come in.

Boil some water.

Tea?

I won't say no.

We still have water.

Won't you say hello?

She's forgotten you, She's on the edge.

So I see...

Rutka, please.

Was the pass alright?

It got me in.

They promised an authentic job.

So, we have a deal.

I don't know.

But dear Mrs. Kulgawcowa...

Mrs. Stern! I can return the money.

But you agreed.

Mrs. Stern! It's her appearance.

But you agreed.

Sure, and pigs can fly. Sounds easy, doesn't it?

You people aren't caring, but I do. Everybody wants to live, don't they?

Money... What makes you think I need money?

Typically Jewish thinking.

Please sit down. Tea...

Kulgawcowa, how long have we known each other?

It has nothing to do...

It has. Long enough to know you're good, decent person.

So is everybody.

Do you know what you get for hiding Jews?

I'll pray for you as long as I live.

As long as you live?

As long as I live.

Please, don't be angry at me, she's my only child.

Mrs. Stern. I' am mother too. Am I not?

Just a minute! What is it?

That's her father... and that's her grandfather.

I can see it's not the bishop, pardon my French.

For god's sake... it shows to much. All Jews...

Hey, little, if you want to die it won't be with me.

Rutka, my love. You can take it later, after the war.

It's even better. It won't be damaged.

All this will blow over. The war will soon be over.

The Germans will clear out.

Mrs. Kulgawcowa, please tell me s something about these people.

What's the point when you don't know them?

Are they... will they be kind to her?

Of course, of course.

Mrs. Kulgawcowa, we're not talking about a tub of laundry.

She's my only child. All I have.

Mrs. Stern, this wasn't my idea.

I meant no offense.

Lay off me! I'm not made of stone either! Questions, suspicions...

A thief gets less of a going over!

You got me wrong! I didn't mean to offend you.

I remember you liked this raincoat?

What's to like? Coats are for wearing.

It'll be just right for you.

I'm not picky.

Then, take it and good luck.

I can take it if you insist.

What else? What else?

This should fit too.

Maybe this, and that...

Mrs. Stern, I'm not a down and out.

This is all good stuff, pity to waste it.

Rutka, got all your belongings?

She's all packed.

Good, I'd hate to come back. Papers?

Here...

Very phony?

Of course not! Genuine. Solid. The real thing.

Jamroz - Janina, Zofia. That's good, my girl's Janina too.

So I won't get it too wrong. From now on you're Jancia - good?

Remember. And for God's sake, forget Rutka.

You'd sign death warrant for Rutka.

No, no, it's not necessary.

It'll come in handy.

Well, Jaska took mine. Hers is being fixed.

Anyway, you can always return it.

Who to, I wonder.

We can worry about that later.

Will you visit me, mommy?

Sure she will, sure.

Why don't you want to come now?

It's best.

You have very good loving mother, you know Rutka?

You are the most important thing to live. Mrs. Stern.

You'll see, she won't want to come back home after the war.

I will.

Then, you will come back.

Say goodbye to your Mother nicely.

My God, it's very late!

Well, Mrs. Stern, see you in happier times.

What's evil - not me!

Come on now, what are you doing?

You can thank me later.

Please calm down, Mrs. Stern.

Hey, you! Papers are sacred. I'll keep them. Come along.

Mrs. Stern, You'll see. Everything will be fine.

Things are never that bad, to not be good - right?

Come back safe and sound.

Come along, Rutka.

Get a move on! Faster!

No!

Come on, you clunk!

I don't want to!

Listen, Rutka. If they get on to us, they may let you go alive,

But they will take Mrs. Stern.

They will take away your Mommy, and you will be left stuck with me forever.

What are you doing? You stick with me all the time, you hear me?

I stay, you stay - I go, you go.

Go on.

Good evening, Mrs. Kulgawcowa.

Good evening

Worse than a smokehouse!

Gotten delicate all of a sudden?

Who's complaining?

I forgot to tell you, we have a guest.

So I see.

Don't you recognize Dr. Stern's girl? You know her, don't you?

Why did you bring Jewish girl here?

Jaska, don't you ever use that word around here!

How did you get her here anyway?

Through the law courts. Piece of cake.

But first you need to eat something.

There are some Pierogis left over...

What a hustle, never a day's peace.

Al right, all right...

Did you take a good look at her?

Can't you see what she looks like?

Oh, shut up.

Come.

No, thank you.

What, not used to simple cooking?

Shut your mouth!

OK, there'll be more for us.

Oh no, there won't.

Come here Jancia. Tuck in.

Go on.

You'll share the bed.

If she doesn't mind.

Jancia, bedtime.

Lay down.

And you? No prayers?

Come on, show how you pray.

Don't be shy.

Go on, sway.

Rutka, If you need to go to privy, just wake me. It's hard to find.

I won't need to.

That's what they all say. Good night girls.

Good night.

Good night.

Mom?

What?

How much did she pay you?

You're not taking it all with you?

What do you need money for?

I need them.

A wedding maybe?

I'm in no hurry.

Which one of them insist?

Take her back tomorrow and that'll be all.

What about the money? Do you want me to give it back just like that?

A lot of good it'll do her.

Too bad, my child.

There are other ways...

Such as?

Don't play dumb.

Jaska...

Jaska.

What?

Shut up or I'll strangle you!

Jesus Mary! You're so thoughtless.

What makes you so compassionate all of the sudden?

It's Mrs. Stern's child!

You've cursed her often enough.

That's my business!

Why are you so worried? Eating your heart out.

Who'd have thought it? Sticking your neck out for a Jews.

Too bad. They're also human.

So you're a Jews lover.

Come on.

You've slaved enough for them.

Stop running of at that mouth.

I might lose my temper and thump you. You don't need that.

I have two hands, too.

How dare you say like this to your mother?

Stop yelling or you'll wake her.

So what? That Jewish girl's keeping me awake too.

Mom?

What?

Where have you hidden the money?