A Decent Man (Nichts passiert)

Of course there is friction, now and then.

About parenting and stuff

All in all we're doing a lot better, I'm optimistic.

This loss of control, as you've called it, did it feel freeing? Soothing?

No. - You might have felt relieved,

having let off steam, steppd on the gas.

No, I'm not like that. - I see.

What might be a trigger today?

I don't think it would... - A disagreement with your wife?

Stress at work?

You can't make that comparison.

It only happened because I had been drinking.

I just want you to understand what happens.

Why you explode, when and what preceds it!

I understand that completely

We're going on vacation now,

most importantly to spend time together as a family

And Martina wants to start writing again.

She missed it all these years.

She needs something of her own.

I think that's important and I want to have her back.

And I think when she sees how much I've changed afler therapy...

and what I'm like now...

And? What are you like?

Well, I'm definitely not somebody you have to worry about.

I'm just a normal...

decent man.

Thank you.

Jenny! Can you bring the board down too?

We might be on the slope this afternoon.

The weather is great.

I need a new board. - Jenny, we talked about it.

Did you give Ms. Schwabmann the key!

The flowers won't die of thirst in a week.

You said you'd take care of it.

You know what I read?

There's a night ride on Friday We'll go, right?

I can't with the old board.

Why are we picking her up? - It's on our way

No, it isn't - They'll be here soon.

Why is she coming at all?

You'll be glad Sarah's coming.

Or do you want to play Scrabble with your folks every night?

I wanted a real friend and you said 'family only'.

You got along so well last time. - A year ago!

It'll be fine.

I just want peace and quiet.

I have to pee.

There they are.

Hey!

You look so rested already! Why are you even going?

Waited long? - No problem.

Martina, good to see you. - Hi.

Thanks for taking Sarah on short notice. - Our pleasure.

Are you writing? - I'm working on a new novel.

I hope they let you. - Sure.

Good luck and have a good trip.

Hey baby. - Bye Dad.

Enjoy it.

Thomas, call if you need to. - Sure, don't worry.

I'll look at your concept when I have time. - Oh, no rush!

Drive safe. Call when you arrive. - Of course!

Are you good? - In what?

Skiing. - I'm okay.

But my dad's really good. He's won prizes.

Mine keeps falling on his ass.

I heard that. - It's true.

Have you been skiing this year?

My dad wanted to.

He even rented a cabin but now he's just too busy.

And your mom?

She's at a seminar in Oslo, for city planning.

Like streets, yards and stuff.

That's interesting. - Yeah, it's alright.

Jenny, eat the veggies if you're hungry.

Wonderful, isn't it?

Alright, you guys get in here.

Just one second.

I think it's the fuse.

It's freezing here. Did you tell him we're coming?

I don't get it.

I told you to call him. He needs reminding.

I did! - When?

It's no big deal. - What's up?

I'm calling him!

No reception?

That's why it's relaxing. - Oh Thomas.

Hey Thomas, welcome.

Did you guys get here okay? - Yeah, great.

Come in. Have a drink? - I would, but Rudi...

the gins are stuck up there with no power.

No way.

Sevi, come here!

I'm so sorry, really - No problem.

Sevi, are you crazy? They're sitting in the dark.

That's what I mean! - Oh, it's no big deal.

Hey Sevi. - Hi Thomas.

Hi Sevi. - Hey Jenny.

You have short hair!

Hi Martina, sorry about the heater. - Don't worry.

Meet Sarah, my boss' daughter.

Hello. - Hi!

Alright, I'll get to work. - Go ahead!

I've known Sevi since we were kids.

He taught me to ski but now he boards.

He's like a brother. He's 20 now.

Back then the age difference used to seem bigger. Weird.

There we go!

So I turned it up.

It'll take a while for it to get warm. - No matter, we have sweaters.

You want a drink? - I gotta go.

But there's a party later, a friend's birthday.

You can come too.

You're a bit young for that. - Mom, please.

Well, then I'll see you on the slopes.

Bye! - Ciao, Sevi. Be well.

Please, Dad.

In a few years, you can party all you want.

I'll freeze here.

My parents don't mind when I go out. - Oh really?

I dunno. Martina, what do you think?

I said what I think.

Exactly...

You see. I'm sorry, honey.

Everyone goes. It's not the Middle Ages.

Mom said no. - That's exactly what I mean.

What? - 'Mom said no.'

I won't play the police while you play kindly dad.

Well, if you think they're too young...

So you don't?

Alright, you decide. Then they go.

No! - You decide.

Really?

Your responsibility.

Please, Dad.

I'll make sure they don't get into trouble.

Are you going to start working tonight?

If I'm left to it.

Wonderful... super.

Jenny, should I take you in?

No!

Okay, are you sure? - Yes!

Then we'll meet here at 11:30. - We said 12:00!

We said home by 12:00.

But it's almost 9:00! - Then here at 12:00. Not a minute later.

Thanks, Dad - Thanks.

Alright, have fun! - Bye!

Thomas!

Do you mind? - Not at all.

I'm really sorry about the heater.

I'm happy to see you. How are you?

Will you have a drink?

No, thanks. I'm not drinking at the moment.

Oh...

Do you want something else? - No, I'm fine.

Sylvia, a pint please.

You don't mind? - Not at all.

How did it happen?

Pardon me?

You're not drinking. Or am I being rude?

Oh, no no. It's a stupid story.

I started reacting badly to it.

Your liver?

No, there was an incident with a colleague.

I hadn't eaten all day.

And then a few drinks on an empty stomach.

Things escalated. - Did you beat him up?

No, my goodness.

Just a fender bender.

On my way home, I slid into his car.

That doesn't sound like you. - I know.

Cheers. - Thank you.

So...?

It was a warning shot. I was in therapy

That's good. - I had to.

Listen, I'd be grateful if you didn't mention it to Martina.

Jenny!

Yeah? - Well come on!

Have you been drinking?

Dad, relax. - I am relaxed. Where's Sarah?

I don't care... slut. - What?

What happened?

Ask her yourself. - Well where is she?

I don't even know her.

Is she inside? - No idea.

What's wrong?

Like a hooker.

What happened? Where's Sarah?

Man, I don'! know!

Maybe she's inside or... no idea.

Okay, listen. You wait here, understood?

I'll be right back.

Sorry, we're closed.

Nobody inside? - Closed at midnight.

Excuse me, I'm looking for a girl.

About 15, dark hair, thin.

Hey, Sarah.

Here you are.

What's wrong?

Did something happen?