Mulm

Hi, sorry I'm late.

- Would you like a cup of coffee? - No, I'm okay.

Well...

Maybe I should introduce myself.

My name is Lars Juhl.

I have studied applied psychology.

I own this clinic and I speak with your employees as needed.

How about yourself? Tell me about you.

- Tell me what occupies you. - Sure.

I'm a graduate and recruitment specialist.

I'm married to Maja.

She's a kindergarten teacher. We have Johannes. He's six.

How is yours and Maja's relationship?

Good. Maja is amazing.

She's outgoing.

I'd say she's the glue that keeps our family together.

I'm a bit more guarded.

People aren't all the same.

We have different qualities.

After Maja was hospitalized...

It's been hard for me to stay afloat.

I might be a bit overwhelmed.

That's a good quality. Understanding your feelings and boundaries.

How does that feel for you?

Our mission is simple. We want to make the world better with green energy.

We have a strong culture, like a family.

That's why the interviews are important. We want to find someone who matches our

passion and values.

Right. Green energy is the only way forward. There's no doubt.

It's important to me to work in a place with a strong culture for...

Excuse me. Maja is on the phone.

- You need to... - Yes.

Excuse me.

Maja, what's up? Is it Johannes?

Honey...

I'm at the psychiatric ward. I need you to come.

Right.

I just couldn't.

Right.

What?

I'll be right over.

I'm sorry.

Don't apologise. It's not your fault.

I just don't understand why you didn't say something.

You always work. You're never at home.

I'm sorry. It's not your fault.

What happened?

I just couldn't.

I didn't feel comfortable in my skin.

- It's hard to explain. - What happens now?

They gave me a sedative. I'm going to talk to a doctor.

They're busy right now, so...

Listen. You'll stay here for a few days.

Have a rest.

I'll take care of everything at home.

Right?

You'll get better.

- I prefer salty crisps. - Me too.

Johannes is in arts and crafts.

Hi, honey!

What are you doing here, Dad?

I'm picking you up. Come!

Mom! I have a present for you!

Where's Mom?

Johannes, you know how Mom has been more tired lately.

Mom is in the hospital. It's nothing dangerous. She'll be home soon.

Where is she hurting?

In her belly.

Me too.

Yeah. I understand.

When will she come home?

Soon.

For a few days, it'll be just us two. We'll manage, don't you think?

Honey...

- What are you doing? - I'm praying to God.

To God?

He can help Mom to come home.

I see.

This is pretty cool.

Do you believe in God?

I don't know.

- Then it won't work! - Honey...

Take it easy.

We can help her. Me and you.

We can do that.

Let's watch some cartoons before dinner.

Good idea. Come.

Hey Gunnar!

The paper says we should wear collars.

About Mom...

It's nothing dangerous. She's just...

She's tired and sad.

The doctors can help her feel better.

I said something wrong before.

It's not a bellyache she has. It's more...

It's more of a headache. In her brain, actually.

She'll stay in hospital for a few days. Then she'll come back home.

DON'T FORGET JOHANNES HAS A BIRTHDAY PARTY ON THE WEEKEND

Bloody hell.

- Come on. Put your boots on. - Mom always does it.

Come here.

- Will Mom come home today? - No, not today.

Soon, I'm sure. What's this?

- Whoops! - No!

There you go.

THERE ARE VARYING DEGREES OF DEPRESSION RANGING FROM SADNESS TO DESPAIR.

- Hi, Jacob. How's life? - Hi, Jamila.

- You left early yesterday. - Yes.

Maja was unwell. It's alright.

Listen, I'm considering a new personality test and I'd like your help.

- Do you have time? - Of course.

- Tell Maja I hope she feels better. - Thanks.

I haven't written in a long time, but I need to share this.

I was making dinner. Then Johannes said...

- Hi. - Hi.

- Not you, Mom. - What are you saying?

I'm saying hello to the man in the hallway.

Jacob, don't frighten me like that!

It's not Daddy.

He's right behind you.

There isn't anyone.

He's right behind you.

Stop that. It's not funny.

It's creepy when kids say that stuff. It makes you wonder what they can see.

It goes here. Gifts and thanks.

I'm sorry. I didn't want to ruin it.

What's all this?

- Will you show... - No, only me.

I see. I'll just watch then. Is that okay?

INCOMING CALL FROM MY LOVE

Hi, honey.

Hi.

What are you doing?

I just woke up in Johannes' bed.

Er...

How are you?

I got my own room today.

Really? Cool.

I talked to a doctor.

What did they say?

My depression is severe.

They say I've been carrying this around for too long.

They say I should stay longer. And not talk about coming home.

I just got some new medication. They want to see how it works,

but it takes at least 14 days before we know anything.

And a lot of sedatives.

Unfortunately, that's the treatment.

What if I don't get better?

Of course you will.

Right?

Remember when we were in Mallorca.

I remember very well.

You had a stomach bug.

And you were hungover.

You were sick about 70 times. And I was, too, in sympathy.

Then you got better.

I remember that.

I miss you both.

Maybe you can come visit me this weekend?

We'd love to.

I'll look forward to it.

I've been given sleeping meds. I just wanted to hear your voice.

Sweet dreams. I love you.

And I love you.

- Johannes? - Dad!

What's happening?

Johannes? What's...

- Dad! - What's happening?

What's up? Did you have a bad dream?

Someone was calling my name. And then...

It licked my hand because it was outside of the bed.

Ugh. Do you want to sleep in my bed?

Come here.

Did you know that when I was a kid I was very afraid of the dark?

- You were? - I wasn't as cool as you.

I thought there were monsters all over the place that wanted to eat me.

- Are you still afraid of the dark? - Come here.

There we go.

Let's get some sleep.

It's worse at night.

It's as if the thoughts are more aggressive when the house is quiet.

Are you worried about something specific?

I'm worried about

everything.

If Johannes will have traumas.

If...

If Maja kills herself.

I'm sorry to hear.

It's always a tragedy when someone has to endure that.

For the afflicted of course, but also for the next of kin.

You said in your email that you're having trouble handling Maja's absence.

You worry about being an adequate parent.

- Johannes is very close to his mom. - Right.

I'm afraid I can't fill the void.

I can't. I can feel it, he...

I can't burden Maja with all of this. I'm afraid she'll get worse.

The mortgage is expensive so I need to focus on work.

Those thoughts are natural in a time of crisis.

Is there a specific reason that makes you

more worried about Johannes?