Miss Violence

Happy birthday to you...

...happy birthday to you...

...happy birthday, dear Angeliki,...

...happy birthday to you!

- Bravo! - Happy birthday!

Well done, sweetheart! Happy birthday!

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday, Angeliki!

Philippos, come over here.

Take a picture of us.

This one. Come on.

Myrto, come over here!

Mom, I'm pregnant.

Are you sure?

Happy birthday!

Let's take a group shot.

Come on, leave it for now. Let's take a family shot.

Alkmini come over here.

Where's Angeliki?

We understand what you're going through.

Our agency is here because you need support.

Thank you.

To your knowledge, did she have problems at school?

Did she not want to go?

She was a good student.

Did she have trouble with a schoolmate or perhaps a teacher?

No.

Do you know that or are you just assuming?

I don't know...

Did you notice any strange behaviour?

Did she stay in her room a lot? Not wanting to see anyone.

No.

- Did she cry for no reason? - No.

Did she have nightmares or wake up in the night?

No.

- Did you scold her often? - No. Never.

I'm afraid we must look into…

...the possibility of child neglect.

What do you mean? I don't understand...

She didn't have any problems.

It was her birthday, she was very happy…

…playing with her brother and sister when...

The balcony railings are very safe.

This is just a formality...

...that Welfare observes in such cases.

We'll come to your house and make sure you're okay.

Eleni, come on, please.

Eleni.

It'll do us good to sit together at the table.

Come on.

Eleni. Please help me out here.

Come on.

So you don't want us to sit together at the table.

You don't want us to look after each other.

So where were you yesterday?

And you?

And you?

And you?

Where were you all?

But forget about them. Where were you?

How could you let this happen? Tell me.

Let's go to bed.

Why did you let them talk to me like that?

Go back to sleep.

Come in.

- How are you? - All right.

Here are her things.

You didn't have to bring the kids in today.

The whole class is very upset.

You're right, but I thought it would do them good to get out of the house.

You know, there are a lot of rumors going around.

Angeliki hung out with older kids, along with your daughter.

One of them is bragging that she committed suicide for him.

I don't think so.

It's dangerous for the children.

- What's this? - It's about a job.

They said you should call them by four o'clock.

Better not go today. Stay home.

Why were you quarelling?

She doesn't want to go to school.

I know. And where's Eleni?

At the police station.

Myrto! Come here!

What did they want?

I went to get the death certificate.

We have to take it to the Registry Office. Today.

Was Welfare there?

No.

What took you so long?

Good morning.

You'll have to declare the death to all services involved.

ID card, please.

This is the last month you'll be getting the child benefit…

You'll lose 170 euros due to her death.

I understand. Thank you.

Lena had other toys, but neither she nor the other kids…

…had ever seen such a doll.

She lived in a place where no one had more than the other.

Come help me.

Keep reading on your own.

Eleni.

Here's the bus ticket.

Put it in the back seat.

You will earn 530 euros for a 5-day week. Full time.

Plus social security, of course.

You can start today, so you can see what you're supposed to do.

Certainly. At your service. Thank you for this opportunity.

Your contract is for 4 months.

If they subsidize social security again next year...

...for the unemployed over 50, we'll rehire you.

Thank you.

Grandpa's got a new job.

If you finish with your homework...

... we can go for a walk in the park and wash the car.

I miss her too.

But you have to try harder. For the children.

- Is there something she needs? - No.

Hello? Yes, just one moment.

Hello?

Can I go to her house?

Be back before dinner.

Grandpa, I'm done. What shall I do now?

Do your exercise.

One tree, two trees, three trees, four trees, five trees...

...nine trees... …eleven trees.

Grandpa, I'm tired.

Keep going.

One tree, two trees, three trees,four trees...

...seven trees... ...ten trees...

Until you finish, your sister will remain standing there.

Absolutely still.

Twenty trees, twenty-one trees... ...twenty-five trees...

Twenty-six trees... ...twenty-nine trees...

...thirty-three trees... ...fourty-one trees...

...fourty-five...

- Grandma, I'm hot. - And I want to wear a skirt.

Be quiet. This is what you're wearing.

- Can I come in? - Please do.

I told your father I couldn't make it to the funeral.

- My mother was sick. - That's okay.

Have a seat.

- I brought some cookies for the kids. - Thank you.

We're all in shock. It must be very hard for you.

If it were me, I would have lost my mind.

Have a drink. Calm down.

Stay strong, Eleni. I'm here if you need me.

Thank you.

Sit down. Don't get up.

My daughter's afraid to go out on the balcony.

I keep telling her: "look how high the railings are. You can't fall."

How's your mother doing?

She might need to come live with me so I can keep an eye on her.

She suffers from dizzy spells.

We're going for tests again tomorrow.

I see.

Which means my daughter won't be going to school tomorrow.

I should get going. My daughter's all alone at home.

Are you done? I need to come in.

Come and play.

Come on.

Philippos.

Philippos. I said come and play.

Did you have a good time?

You didn't bring me any flowers.

You should bring them to mom first, then to grandma.

Grandpa took Philippos to pee and they picked them.

Then they gave them to me in the car…

…but I gave them to grandma because I didn't want them at all.

Are you sure? And why didn't you want them?

We don't give presents away.

You're being ungrateful.

Now see what you've done. You've upset him.

Go give him a kiss.

Can I try?

Not like that, Grandpa, you'll lose.

Grandpa, can I tell you something?

After dinner.

Tonight you will sleep alone.

And where will Myrto sleep?

Good morning. I'm taking the kids to school.

Eleni said you're taking your mother to have tests done…

I thought it would be a shame for your daughter not to go to school.

Thank you so much for thinking of me. But her father came by...

...and picked her up yesterday. I hope I haven't made you late.

I wanted to thank you for visiting.

I hope it wasn't too tiring. You know, Eleni isn't very well.

Don't worry. I understand.

If you noticed anything, I'd like to know about it.

I'm afraid Eleni keeps it all bottled up inside.

That makes sense. It's still too soon.

I agree. I must hurry, or else the children will be late.

Thanks again. Good day to you.

Good day.

You were late.

I would prefer that it not be repeated.

I'm very sorry.

I can't pick up the kids. You'll have to do it.

I've left tickets for you in the first drawer. Don't lose track of time.

The bell rings at 2 o'clock. Be there at 1:40.

At 2:30 I'll call you at home.