6.9 on the Richter Scale (6,9 pe scara Richter)

Earthquake!

What?

-Didn't you feel it? -There was nothing.

I barely managed to fall asleep.

The building shook! Let's get out, the mainshock could be next.

It was in your dream. You woke me up, too.

Look, the lamp is swinging!

It's swinging in your head. Let me sleep another hour.

Seconds ago, an earthquake occurred...

See? I told you!

Damn big one, too!

...a rather small one, below 4 on the Richter scale,

no reports on victims or material damage.

-Not sleepy anymore. -Don't smoke in bed.

Let's leave, think of an aftershock!

It was a tiny shake, what's all this panic?

4 on the Richter, a tiny shake?

...magnitude confirmed at 4.3...

-See? Over 4! -We're moving out, I need calm.

...at 6:28 AM, and was perceived in Bucharest for about 20 seconds.

-Sure it's on the first? -First what?

-First floor. -Yes, don't pretend you forgot!

I don't want any surprises.

-Any clean socks left? -No.

Everything's already there.

We have here Mr. Viorel Bebeneciu from the Institute of Earth Physics.

What are the chances of another devastating tremor in this region?

We had tremors above 5 on the Richter, in '86 and '90...

Did you feel it?

Of course. It rattled my brains.

-We were living on the 9th! -I didn't feel a thing.

-You think the big one's coming? -God forbid.

If it does, they said on TV there'd be half a mil dead.

They say that to get "half a mil" in rating.

Everything around here collapses.

They'd fall like the Twins on 9/11.

Not really, then it was the kerosene.

They say they can spot quakes a few minutes before.

Only these bastards like Bebeneciu don't want to cause panic.

Better having me crushed than them fighting traffic jams.

Let's change the subject.

Nervous?

About you decorating alone with the furniture I paid for?

Moving out?

Yes, and the lady here wants to surprise me.

She wouldn't let me see anything.

What if I don't like it?

You go back to paying rent.

I give him the place on a platter, and His Excellence complains!

How will you pay the mortgage if I go back?

-Sure, throw your money in my face! -Sorry.

All the best in your new home! Bye, Madam.

-What? -Tell me this isn't true.

A seismic risk building?

Seismic risk building - grade I

Don't get ruffled, see how solid the walls are?

They wouldn't have held through so many earthquakes if they weren't.

-Who are you looking for? -No one. We're moving in at no. 3.

See the tall ceiling? In the other place we lacked space, air.

-Yes, to better fall on our heads! -Stop it!

And now for the living room...

It's my best home decor yet. Feel the chi flow?

-The what? -The positive energy.

I based it all on Feng Shui.

Try the couch.

-Do you feel the chi flow? -I can't tell.

Any couch and chair must have a view to the door.

-So you're not taken by surprise. -By whom?

It's psychological.

The green carpet goes with the east-facing windows.

-The TV must be in the north corner. -Excellent.

Mr. Bebeneciu, what's the outlook?

Soon enough, we might expect a strong earthquake.

Local seismic history

has demonstrated some regularity, every 35-40 years...

East is the wealth corner. I put in these coins.

West is for fame. To help you become as famous as De Niro.

South-west is for love and marriage. I put our wedding photo.

Oh, how nice!

North is for career and promotion. So I can find a job.

I put this flower.

...starting at 6.9 on the Richter, such buildings are bound to collapse.

I left the north-west empty.

Did he say 6.9?

North-west is for children, I left it empty.

Not too interested in my work, are you?

No, it's beautiful! I even feel that flow.

Chi... Like hell you do, you're stuck on the earthquake.

Don't start crying, after we put all our money on a risky building.

Great! Penalty at the fame corner.

-Let's see the bedroom. -Not a chance!

You won't get to see it and you'll sleep on the couch.

You wanted a house, I've let every decision in your hands!

-So what? -You blew all our savings!

-So what? -You're jobless, you got a loan...

-I can't hear you. -You let the seller con you!

He played you like a fiddle!

You want to get rid of me. You have someone else.

I have a rehearsal. See you tonight.

If the building is still standing.

At least admit you have a mistress!

...5, 6, 7, and

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8!

Raluca! Stretch that leg or I'll break it off.

Let's focus!

-So we premiere on the 28th? -The Boss says so.

We've just started with the props and ballet, no light design yet...

It's a mock-up for Lorena's sake.

What about Lorena?

See that old-timer?

He came to yesterday's rehearsals too.

We were all wondering who he is. Travodka overheard something.

-So? -Apparently he's an agent from London.

One that has some top names. Anyway, one of the best.

-So? -So the Boss is pitching Lorena to him.

He's not here for us.

Screwing the manager has its upsides.

Let's see if Lorena can fit in.

Girls, don't smile like in a New Year Special.

You're infernal creatures.

-Lorena, on stage! -She's with the manager.

It seems Lorena went to the manager's office.

Someone go fetch her.

Sometimes we need her outside the manager's office.

Call her, maybe they've left on a holiday together.

No one's left on any holiday.

-You're going to dance in that? -Why?

-Did you feel the quake? -Of course.

Toni did, I slept like a log.

There might be a second part coming.

Romanian actors are only afraid of not getting any part at all!

A big one would bring this theatre down. I only hope it happens out of season.

Want some?

-Any catches on the dancers? -I've been working on Geanina there.

Try to follow the girls' steps.

Right, girls, show Lorena!

I said no freaking phones on stage! I'll kill whoever didn't mute it.

Hello?

Let's get focused. Mobilise without mobile phones.

I'm wanted in the manager's office.

Take five.

-Dibs on the toilet! -Yes, I saw you called...

Hello, sir. My name Is Toni Furda.

Hi yourself!

You speak Romanian?

Wait, that's me at 5. Where did you get that?

I took it.

The photo.

You were a photographer?

No, Antonov.

I was your dad.

-As in? -As in...your father.

-The aviator? -Yes.

I just dropped out of the blue, so to say.

-I don't know. Anyone could... -Claim to be your dad? What for?

To ask for child support? That's the other way around.

Hello. I'm actor here. Is OK I give you business card? For you?

OK.

Join us for a drink tonight?

Can't, should spend a few nights in my new home first.

Pity! T'will be fun.

They said you were an agent from London.

I had to tell them something, to let me in.

Even assuming you were... him,

you haven't seen me since I was 5.

-I knew you were an actor. -And?

I checked the posters. How many actors are named after a plane?

They wrote "Antonov"? I told them I wanted "Tony".

"Antonov Furda", nice and clear. It warmed my heart.

I named you after the An-30 I was piloting then.

Right, and now? What's next?

Glad to meet you, but it's a bit late for helping me with homework.

In brief -I've been married for 5 years, no children.

This is my first main part in this musical comedy.

Today I moved into a new house - well, an old one really.

I know all these, even about the moving.

Backstage gossip.

Let's have a beer after this. I have a business proposition.

Let's go, I haven't got all day!

Back on stage, bunch of sluts!

Can I have the pleasure in the honour of offering you my business card?

Thank you.

5, 6, 7, 8.

Pretty, your dancers. Theatre employees?

They're on loan from the Operetta.

Getting any "loans" yourself?

I'm not that desperate...

It's about sport, not desperation. I gather you have a happy marriage.

It's OK.

-Your wife an actress, too? -No, she does home decor.

She was, the crisis brought down her company.

-So money is tight. -We get around.

My salary, a few commercials...

So money is tight.

What would you pick from that flock?

Such a good boy!

With your profession, I expected you to be more...

To be more... Let's hit on them!

Isn't it a bit early, at your age?

Hey, girls!