The Riot (Sulis 1907)

100 is offered. 100 is offered. Who bids higher?

- 120 I . - 120 is offered. 120 first...

120 second time...120 third time. Sold to the last bidder.

From pets to something completely different.

The boy here is Swedish, from Malmberget.

The father died in a mining accident.

The mother also has a young daughter, but cannot support the family.

Therefore she sent the boy away. Are there any bids?

Listen up, guys. He might look a little thin,

but I can guarantee that he is a good worker.

He is healthy and fast. Bring a message.

Now the young man has found himself a new home with the big farmer himself in Sjønstå.

He must pay 160 special dalers.

- What's your name? - Konrad Nilsson.

- Konrad, my son. - Konrad, my dear son.

I hope you understand how much it hurt to send you to Norway.

- We have to get up here. - On forgiveness, Konrad.

You should know that it allowed me to save your little sister.

Yes. So this is your first job, Konrad.

The men will probably train you. Get started.

Your sister prays to God to see her beloved brother again.

I comfort her that you are probably in good health,

and that one day we will meet again.

My hope has been that me and your sister could travel to Norway.

But since we have no money,

I spend all my time making sure we get enough food to survive.

Now I close my short letter by saying that my most hearty hope and faith is,

that if we do not meet here on earth again, we can gather in the kingdom of heaven.

Goodbye for this time.

Don't forget to write to me soon.

Your mother, Anna Nilsson.

Here you go.

That was it with the salary.

- The other boys get Iøn. - Yes. They have a home. You do not have that.

You get food and a bed, that's your Iøn.

But now I am 16 years old. I must have money.

I own your labor until you come of age. It's five years.

In the meantime, you won't earn a dime. That's the way it is. It cannot be changed.

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Excuse me.

- Do you have a job for me? - A job?

I'm used to hard work.

Granbergl. Here is a new miner. Step inside.

- What will you? - I would like to have a job.

I am willing to do anything.

- Do you have work experience? - Yes.

Freight and work at Sjønstå farm.

- Stay home? - For six years.

- And recommendations? - I have no recommendations. I ran away.

- Where in Sweden are you from? - The ore mountain.

- I came to Sjønstå when I was ten. - To Sjønstå as a ten-year-old.

Now I understand.

Here we smelt the ore.

There is the sewing room.

We're going around here.

- At the house. - And?

- It's the new apprentice. - Oh well.

- Use him for anything. - Just help August.

Make sure he learns all about ore. Konrad...

At the start, you will receive an apprentice salary. Gradually, you can earn Iøn as an adult.

- Olof Wenström, I suppose? - Yes. Director Corneliussen?

- Did you have a pleasant trip? - Yes. Direct from Michigan in America.

A room has been set up and lunch is waiting.

Lunch? I would like to start working. With permission.

Of course.

Wages eat away at profits, but they must remain high.

Partly to get the best workers, and not least to get them to stay.

So we have eight mines scattered all over Sulis. Large distances.

- How close is the communication between them? - Very limited, fortunately.

Each mine is like its own community. The risk of organization is small.

We have some quite rebellious people here.

- Which mine produces the most? - The handle.

- Here. On top of the mountain. - Have you tried to increase efficiency?

The problem is that Helsingborg does not understand Norwegian conditions.

With all due respect, Mr. Director. The board has never set foot in a mine.

They don't know what you and I know.

With your knowledge of local conditions and new, more effective techniques

can we make Sulitjelma the best mining company in the Nordics.

And.

Trust me, director. Together we get the money flowing in.

Next.

- There is not enough. - Konrad Nilsson.

- You have received what you are entitled to. - I am 18 and should receive adult pay.

Who the hell do you think you are?

You should be happy that you have a job. One more beep from you and you're out.

Conrad! You must return to the administration.

Excuse me. I was told to appear here. Nilsson. Konrad.

Konrad Nilsson, Sjønstå farm.

It was you who demanded a raise.

- Adult wages. - Yes.

You were absolutely right. You are entitled to adult pay.

But unfortunately we cannot afford to pay adults in the tailoring shop.

You are 18 years old and have become too expensive. That's why you're fired.

- But I have nowhere to go. - Go home to the family at Sjønstå farm.

- Out with you. - I have no family there.

What happens here?

- He has been dismissed. - Why?

We must hire professional staff.

Not local youngsters who slip away as soon as the fishing season begins.

- I'm not from here. - Are you a Swede?

Konrad Nilsson from Malmberget.

Nonsense. You are registered with residence at Sjønstå Gård.

- He is a slave child. - What does it mean?

He was sold as labor to Norway.

- How long have you worked here? - Two years in tailoring.

- Can't find a seat? - He has become too big for small jobs.

And he is too small for the big ones.

Give me a chance.

Legs?

No. With all due respect, Mr. Wenstrom. The male is the roughest mine in Sulitjelma.

I can handle Hanken very well.

Give him a place in Hanken as a miner.

- As a miner? In Hanken? - Lets see what happens.

What are you doing here?

Chairman Granberg in the tailoring department has said that I will get a place in Hanken.

- Now they have sent us a child. - I just turned 18.

I have been given a chance to show that I am suitable.

As a miner? You must have misunderstood something, kid.

You must have gone wrong.

My father was a minerarbejder at Malmberget.

I have worked as a tailor for two years. I know about ore.

In the mine, we work on piecework.

We get paid for how much ore we mine.

With you on the team, everyone gets less in Iøn.

- I don't want to slow you down. - No. Because you know about ore.

Let the boy try.

We need a man, and here stands a man. Everyone deserves a chance.

- Or what do you say, Black Bear? - Otherwise he can help me in the kitchen.

- Like a potato peeler. - Gustav, come here.

- Why do I get the dirty work? - It's not dirty work.

- Can't he do it? - You are the cleanest.

And the most beautiful.

I'll give you a week, tailor boy.

But I warn you. In Hanken there is no room for weakness.

- Good morning, Solberg. - Good morning.

- How much did they break? - As much as you broke yesterday.

- Damn no. You - You still lead big.

- You there! What was your name? - Conrad.

Keep your arm up above your head or you'll hit it.

Hold tight.

He looks terribly weak. After all, he is only a child.

Carl, take the boy with you and teach him. Axel, you go with them.

- Let someone else take him. - Now I asked you, Aksel.

Will you do it for me? Get started.

We are a people of a special kind

Far up in Sulitjelma

And the slogan ours is the damn card

We can handle that ourselves

When I nod, you strike in turn. Keep the beat when I turn. Understood?

If you want to stay here, you have to hit. Try again.

Concentrate, kid.

Harder.

Come on, Konrad. Harder!

Well!

We are a people of a special kind

Far up in Sulitjelma

And the slogan ours is the damn card

We can handle that ourselves

It will probably work. See.

Such.

Get up, dammit! We are ready!

Yes. It doesn't look promising.

We're going now, tailor boy!

Konrad. Back to work.

The chord, damn it. Remember what I said.

- Surely he must take a pee break? - Then go out and piss.

Come along.

- Swear! Isn't it the boy's? - Yeah.

I leave it to you. I want it back later.

Listen up. When you can't take it anymore, you say you're taking a pee break.

I remember so clearly when I left home

went to Sulis, where there was a job to be had

Money, we had none of that

Yes, dirty and hungry we were

Nilsson, Konrad.

Next.

Fiskum, Carl.

Take a good look at the salary, kid. Your first and last from Hanken.

- See you in the kitchen. - Yes.

And now no fuss. Tonight we're going to have fun.

I want to dance with you.

Konrad, you have to go to Rasmus. He wants to talk to you.

You must be hungry.

- No thanks. It will be all right. - I'll find something for you.

You've seen people with dirty faces before.

Konrad is nothing to be afraid of.

Where is your father?

He is no longer with us.

- Do you speak Swedish? - Do you too?

Yes. But where is your mother?

My mother is in Sweden. I also have a sister there.

I'm also having a sister soon. Or a brother.

- Anna, now it's bedtime. - No.

Don't want to go to bed yet? Now go to bed and get some rest.

- Are you happy in Sulis? - Yes.

Unfortunately, I don't think I can continue in Hanken.

Konrad... you know we've been working in the mines for many years.

We have seen people try. They can't handle it.

It's not for everyone.