Phantom Youth (Bota jonë)

The best solution for Kosovo is independence.

They've been surrounded from both sides.

We Kosovars believe that the war's purpose

was to save our land and people from total extermination.

What's the current situation in Kosovo?

The situation is dreadful

and we call for UN intervention. The agreement has already been signed. - Ibrahim Rugova, former Kosovo president.

NATO, NATO, NATO !!

Don't, don't, don't live under this dream

that the west is going to come in and solve this problem out.

Don't dream illusions.

"Our World" AKA "Phantom Youth"

Are you serious?

Yeah, why?

C'mon, we will have to cross the village.

Yes, and then we'll reach the city, at last.

*sigh*

You're so unbearable..

True, but you'll bear with me a bit longer.

if you love me.

In fact, I have to bear with you 24/7.

Just a little bit longer,

until I find an American boyfriend.

Let's go!

Gimme a sec...

OK.

I'm coming, damn it!

Stop singing!

Can you imagine?

The two of us in Prishtine,

and an apartment just for ourselves.

Lots of fun!

Calm down...

I can't, I'll die of excitement.

I'll study English,

to become a translator

and make tons of money.

You and your fairytales...

It's not a fairytale. You're coming with me.

It's not a fairytale.

Wash off your makeup. If your dad sees you like this,

he'll get absolutely furious.

- Maybe he'll kick me out. - Zoé.

- Is it off? - You've removed it already.

C'mon, move!

Oh, no!

You should be ashamed of yourselves!

The whole village is talking about you.

But we haven't done anything wrong, mother!

Your father will kill you

if he sees you touching his car.

Technically, this car belongs to Volta.

Don't talk back to me.

Auntie... We're coming.

Get out, now!

How was your day?

You know, the usual.

Like always.

Yeah...

Enjoy your meal!

- Enjoy your meal, grandpa! - Thank you, dear.

- Would you like some cheese? - Just a little.

Looks like Zenife married her daughter.

That's great.

I'm happy for her.

Yeah, well... She's already 23 years of age.

- Will you bring me the tea, please? - Yes.

If only God had given us a son...

And they took the one we had.

Nothing we can do about it, father.

- I'd rather not talk about the past. - Alright, alright.

Your father, he never listened to me.

He was as stubborn as a mule.

Let's hope you didn't get that from him.

As a last wish,

he asked me to take care of you

until you're an adult and ready for marriage.

God willing.

Did you hear what they said of Zenife?

About her 23 year old daughter?

They consider that as being too late.

She was 23,

and she never even left the village.

The parents worry,

it's not her fault.

Well, she never tried to anyways.

You gotta have balls to try it.

Well, yeah...

- Where did you get that? - Grandpa.

Give me a smoke.

Shall we begin?

Give me the paper.

What do we write?

"Don't worry,

We didn't run away.

We realize that you're not okay with this.

We're doing this for you as well.

We want to be able to give you a better life.

We know you won't understand us for now.

Zoé...

and Volta."

Nënë moj do marr një udhë, moj nëna ime

epo do kaloj malet me gurë, moj nëna ime.

Nënë moj do marr një udhë, moj nëna ime

epo do kaloj malet me gurë, moj nëna ime.

Come on.

Where to, now?

We need to register,

I assume..

So many people...

Over there's the amphitheater...

Hey, umm

Concentrate.

No idea where we're supposed to register?

Let's calm down.

We'll ask somebody.

- Ask who? - Well, someone.

Come with me!

I think it's here.

Hello.

- Department? - Eco.

I'm sorry?

Economics.

Student dormitory?

Yes.

Everything is explained in these documents.

Any questions?

What about English language?

- Student limit has been reached. - No English?

English language was our top priority.

Can you please verify again?

You can only enroll in German language.

We're not interested in German.

Well, too bad.

What about the rooms?

You'll be accommodated in the girls dormitory.

Please consult the written document.

I'm confused...

I've mentioned in the file that there's two of us Can't you see?

What file was that again?

I've clarified that in the "war orphan" file.

Only one name shows up here.

- Are you sisters? - No, we're cousins.

Has your father died during the war?

No.

Exactly, so what's so unclear about this?

I'm going to freak out.

These people get on my nerves...

I know, I know.

Our youth is decaying! There's no future without money!

Better conditions for students! We've been forsaken!

Hey girls!

Are you kidding me!

There aren't any sheets...

Who would have thought.

Where are we supposed to shower?

Not here apparently. Outside, I guess.

- Where is the bathroom? - Over there.

Come, I'll show you.

Follow me.

Girls listen, don't use all the hot water.

- Here? - Yep.

So, what are your names?

Zoé.

- Volta. - My name is Flora.

First year, right?

Yes, Economics.

You?

I'm a third year law student.

What happened to your face?

There was a student protest. They were throwing red paint.

Oh right, so it was those guys. Thought so.

Who are they?

It's this student organization

who seeks to raise awareness about our conditions here

Either way, this place is a mess.

Where are you guys from?

We're from Burrnik.

I'm from Ferizaj.

Well, from a nearby village, to be precise.

How was your bus ride? I always get motion sickness.

We came using our car.

No way! Your car?

Yeah, well... it's not in the best state right now.

Oh, did it stop working?

In that case... I'll tell my boyfriend to fix it up for you.

If you want to he can take a look. Assuming it's not completely broken.

Thank you.

Alright, I'll leave you girls alone.

If you need anything, Just tell me, okay?

Later then.

- Two packs of cigarettes. - Four euros.

- Keep the change. - Thank you

Cigarettes!

Who wants cigarettes?

Cigarettes?

No, thank you.

What is it?

Wanna stop for a smoke here?

Alright.