1 00:00:05,180 --> 00:00:06,880 it's Christmas, so what? 2 00:00:06,960 --> 00:00:08,720 who is happy and why? 3 00:00:08,860 --> 00:00:12,000 does skiing make you happy? 4 00:00:12,720 --> 00:00:14,640 Christmas is as good as it gets 5 00:00:14,740 --> 00:00:16,460 snow and sleet, and sip and slush 6 00:00:16,680 --> 00:00:19,620 so we look forward till it is over 7 00:00:20,400 --> 00:00:24,180 everything goes down the hill at breakneck speed 8 00:00:24,380 --> 00:00:28,320 and soon the Christmas pixie is starting to die out, so march 9 00:00:28,380 --> 00:00:30,200 it's pure therapy 10 00:00:30,200 --> 00:00:32,140 it's mass hysteria 11 00:00:32,400 --> 00:00:35,660 we are so sad to mention it, but... 12 00:00:36,140 --> 00:00:39,280 now it's Christmas in the treadmill again 13 00:00:40,260 --> 00:00:42,140 it's Christmas, X-M-A-S 14 00:00:42,300 --> 00:00:43,940 God, how commercial it is 15 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:47,100 soon, the air will be filled with fraud and trickery 16 00:00:48,060 --> 00:00:51,900 Christmas is, as you know, always is an inconvenience 17 00:00:52,020 --> 00:00:55,280 because it sets the most extreme demands, 18 00:00:55,560 --> 00:00:59,100 but in a time when no one really knows what they want 19 00:00:59,440 --> 00:01:03,580 it is the last straw we can cling to 20 00:01:03,739 --> 00:01:07,480 has it first gotten through your joyous child-like mind, 21 00:01:07,760 --> 00:01:10,920 you'll be mindlessly joyously sick, 22 00:01:11,460 --> 00:01:14,400 then it's Christmas in the treadmill yet again. 23 00:01:15,460 --> 00:01:18,400 CHRISTMAS IN THE OLD THREADMILL. 24 00:01:28,160 --> 00:01:30,360 You, Majbritt. 25 00:01:30,640 --> 00:01:36,100 - What day is it today? - Isn't it something around the 18th? Why? 26 00:01:37,080 --> 00:01:40,800 Well, I'm just wondering if there could be a connection. 27 00:01:46,540 --> 00:01:48,800 This is the last time I spend Christmas in a terraced house. 28 00:01:49,160 --> 00:01:51,840 Gracious heaven. Here you go and spread atmosphere and joy. 29 00:01:52,120 --> 00:01:54,760 And what is the thanks? 30 00:01:54,840 --> 00:01:58,420 It is simply not the hassle worth it. 31 00:02:06,600 --> 00:02:09,180 Ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch. 32 00:02:09,500 --> 00:02:12,040 Hello, Berit, you old desperado. 33 00:02:12,540 --> 00:02:13,660 Thanks for yesterday. 34 00:02:13,780 --> 00:02:17,380 So there is nothing that cleans the air like a healthy ass-beating. 35 00:02:18,300 --> 00:02:19,340 Good morning, Flemming. 36 00:02:19,480 --> 00:02:21,780 Sorry if I was a little high spirited, but you know what? 37 00:02:22,160 --> 00:02:24,740 I just lay all night in the hot tub. 38 00:02:25,200 --> 00:02:30,000 With a few bottles of red wine and the Jutland's Gazette personal ads from last Sunday. 39 00:02:30,080 --> 00:02:32,760 Just has put so many things in place. 40 00:02:32,760 --> 00:02:34,920 For example, that needs to go there. 41 00:02:35,720 --> 00:02:37,560 You know, the thing about going to Val d'Isère 42 00:02:38,060 --> 00:02:40,920 and saving our marriage and getting tanned and happy. 43 00:02:40,980 --> 00:02:41,180 You know what? 44 00:02:41,200 --> 00:02:42,700 Maybe it was just a neat idea. 45 00:02:43,200 --> 00:02:45,500 "CANCELLED!" 46 00:02:45,760 --> 00:02:47,990 God, I mean, a few breached dreams and shattered 47 00:02:48,040 --> 00:02:50,140 illusions, and disappointed expectations never come to... 48 00:02:50,260 --> 00:02:51,820 It doesn't play a big role. 49 00:02:52,020 --> 00:02:53,920 Then I've even made coffee. 50 00:02:54,720 --> 00:02:57,220 There are just no hard feelings, you. 51 00:02:57,480 --> 00:02:59,080 Life must go on. 52 00:03:08,290 --> 00:03:10,130 Nah, thanks. I don't want anything. 53 00:03:10,510 --> 00:03:11,750 I've had plenty. 54 00:03:11,830 --> 00:03:13,290 And about celebrating Christmas at home, you 55 00:03:13,290 --> 00:03:14,410 don't have to think about that any more for my sake. 56 00:03:14,930 --> 00:03:16,670 Who am I to say I even live at that time? 57 00:03:17,850 --> 00:03:20,390 Oh, Flemming, does it hurt much? 58 00:03:20,430 --> 00:03:21,970 Yes, but don't worry about that. 59 00:03:22,310 --> 00:03:24,570 It will probably go away as soon as I get to work. 60 00:03:25,170 --> 00:03:27,670 It is now the only place where you can be yourself. 61 00:03:28,090 --> 00:03:29,850 Don't cause yourself any inconvenience. 62 00:03:30,170 --> 00:03:31,770 I can easily find the way out myself. 63 00:03:36,860 --> 00:03:38,440 Can't you just stay home? 64 00:03:38,440 --> 00:03:40,440 Oh, what's the use? 65 00:03:41,440 --> 00:03:43,380 Of course I could go to the sofa. 66 00:03:44,600 --> 00:03:48,100 Then I can lie there and wither away all alone. 67 00:03:48,620 --> 00:03:50,800 Pre-heated and cold water. 68 00:03:52,040 --> 00:03:53,600 Berit, what is that? 69 00:03:54,120 --> 00:03:55,860 It's an ultimatum. 70 00:03:56,260 --> 00:03:58,440 Is that an ultimatum? 71 00:03:58,460 --> 00:04:00,840 Yes, Flemming, this is your last chance. 72 00:04:02,380 --> 00:04:03,700 I might just have to face it. 73 00:04:03,780 --> 00:04:05,580 The two of us will have to huddle through that Christmas. 74 00:04:06,360 --> 00:04:09,220 And get it over with fast, if it really can't be otherwise. 75 00:04:09,360 --> 00:04:11,400 But then it will also be at your own risk. 76 00:04:11,500 --> 00:04:13,140 Does that mean we're good friends again? 77 00:04:13,360 --> 00:04:14,760 Time will really tell. 78 00:04:15,240 --> 00:04:17,279 Now you can wear this for now. 79 00:04:17,720 --> 00:04:19,540 Get that fireplace lit while I go down to the 80 00:04:19,540 --> 00:04:22,400 basement and get the little box of Christmas decorations. 81 00:04:23,200 --> 00:04:25,380 And then we enjoy ourselves. 82 00:04:25,440 --> 00:04:26,820 Any questions? 83 00:04:26,900 --> 00:04:28,860 Do we really... 84 00:04:29,780 --> 00:04:31,140 And what should I light up with? 85 00:04:31,140 --> 00:04:33,600 You really need to figure it out yourself. 86 00:04:33,700 --> 00:04:36,020 After all, it was you who wanted to celebrate Christmas. 87 00:04:36,960 --> 00:04:39,940 Well, then I can… 88 00:04:41,460 --> 00:04:43,020 I can always use this here. 89 00:04:43,540 --> 00:04:44,980 - Dennis! - Majbritt. 90 00:04:45,260 --> 00:04:47,700 - Freeze! - That I call caught in the act! 91 00:04:47,860 --> 00:04:50,020 It's probably the firmest act I've ever seen. 92 00:04:50,160 --> 00:04:51,720 Yes, where were they on Wednesday the 5th 93 00:04:51,840 --> 00:04:55,440 at 11.42, when a garden gate was stolen in Aarhus? 94 00:04:55,540 --> 00:04:56,280 Me? 95 00:04:56,380 --> 00:04:59,480 Yes, maybe they are not an invisible elf called Arne? 96 00:04:59,480 --> 00:05:01,400 - No! - So maybe they are not a registered 97 00:05:01,520 --> 00:05:02,900 - accountant called Flemming either? - Yes! 98 00:05:03,080 --> 00:05:06,380 Aha! Then, they are the one, who go and plant bombs in the S-train? 99 00:05:06,400 --> 00:05:08,720 - No! - What do you call this one, then? 100 00:05:10,540 --> 00:05:13,280 - This is my lunch box. - Do they call that a lunch box? 101 00:05:13,440 --> 00:05:14,820 I call it a pipe. 102 00:05:14,920 --> 00:05:16,990 Yes, but you could also call it an esophagus. 103 00:05:18,560 --> 00:05:22,060 Look, you know what, I guess we're going to have to write a report on this. 104 00:05:23,420 --> 00:05:24,940 Do they have a ballpoint pen? 105 00:05:25,180 --> 00:05:26,860 No, I must have forgotten it at the office. 106 00:05:27,060 --> 00:05:30,860 - Then we just go straight there. - Berit! 107 00:05:30,980 --> 00:05:33,060 Let go! Berit! 108 00:05:33,240 --> 00:05:36,220 Berit! Help! 109 00:05:38,030 --> 00:05:44,010 There! Oh, now we just need to write some lists and make a division of labor. 110 00:05:44,190 --> 00:05:46,970 Flemming? Flemming! 111 00:05:47,250 --> 00:05:49,130 You can't just leave like that! 112 00:05:55,170 --> 00:05:56,930 Do you know this man? 113 00:05:57,130 --> 00:05:58,790 Yes, it might be a conspiracy? 114 00:05:58,790 --> 00:06:02,110 Then they probably know how to open this up. 115 00:06:02,290 --> 00:06:04,670 Yes, of course. 116 00:06:05,610 --> 00:06:09,210 Aha! It's probably professional we're dealing with, huh? 117 00:06:09,290 --> 00:06:10,850 Well, yes. 118 00:06:10,930 --> 00:06:12,190 Hello, what was that? 119 00:06:12,950 --> 00:06:14,100 hot merchandise, huh? 120 00:06:14,150 --> 00:06:17,130 Tell me, where did they get that watch from? 121 00:06:17,250 --> 00:06:19,650 It was bought from him over there. Black! 122 00:06:19,790 --> 00:06:22,290 And if there was any trouble... 123 00:06:22,290 --> 00:06:24,750 - Well, him? - Hey, Quick! 124 00:06:25,170 --> 00:06:27,090 Hello with you. How are we doing today? 125 00:06:27,170 --> 00:06:29,950 Fine. You know what, you should have just have greeted from him. 126 00:06:30,270 --> 00:06:31,750 We all know him. 127 00:06:31,830 --> 00:06:34,350 Then, they're probably a big fish, huh? 128 00:06:34,350 --> 00:06:36,710 Am I a big fish? 129 00:06:38,230 --> 00:06:39,590 And a continued Merry Christmas! 130 00:06:39,710 --> 00:06:41,750 - Yes, continued Merry Christmas! - Yes, thank you, you too. 131 00:06:42,170 --> 00:06:43,770 And greetings all around from Quick. 132 00:06:45,850 --> 00:06:49,590 Well, God, what happened, Flemming? 133 00:06:50,070 --> 00:06:51,630 Have you been to a sale? 134 00:06:51,690 --> 00:06:52,670 No, no, it's nothing. 135 00:06:52,850 --> 00:06:54,490 It's just a little flesh wound. 136 00:06:54,670 --> 00:06:55,990 Well, have you walked into a door? 137 00:06:56,830 --> 00:06:58,110 Leave it alone, you old man. 138 00:06:58,170 --> 00:06:59,070 Don't you think I know it? 139 00:06:59,330 --> 00:07:00,950 And her, the wild one, you have been on a skiing holiday with. 140 00:07:01,130 --> 00:07:02,490 Do you know what your wife needs? 141 00:07:02,550 --> 00:07:04,210 She needs some presents, you. 142 00:07:04,490 --> 00:07:06,890 Attention, a good dinner and then a little homely coziness. 143 00:07:06,950 --> 00:07:08,050 Then she comes crawling, man. 144 00:07:08,110 --> 00:07:09,410 Don't you think I know it from Linda at home? 145 00:07:09,450 --> 00:07:10,910 They are just so easy. 146 00:07:11,070 --> 00:07:12,970 And then end the evening with a bit of steam. 147 00:07:13,690 --> 00:07:14,010 Steamy? 148 00:07:14,110 --> 00:07:15,610 Yeah, some steamy music, man. 149 00:07:15,690 --> 00:07:17,410 Then you just have her here, like that. 150 00:07:17,610 --> 00:07:19,530 - Do you really think it works? - Yes, yes. 151 00:07:20,310 --> 00:07:23,070 At least it would work on me. 152 00:07:23,730 --> 00:07:28,750 And then you should try to give her a piece of this one. 153 00:07:29,550 --> 00:07:32,230 It's a plump cake that I baked myself. 154 00:07:32,610 --> 00:07:36,710 Yes, we single people have nothing else to do anyway. 155 00:07:37,150 --> 00:07:39,430 Plump cake excellent, you old man, huh? 156 00:07:39,430 --> 00:07:41,910 Then you just need the thin-shit-colored cardigan, you. 157 00:07:42,110 --> 00:07:44,290 Then it is in place. And so remember, enjoy yourself. 158 00:07:44,350 --> 00:07:45,290 Enjoy. Lots of fun, you. 159 00:07:45,390 --> 00:07:46,990 That's the only thing they have respect for. 160 00:07:47,190 --> 00:07:49,350 - Cozy, coziness. - Yes. And luck. 161 00:07:49,910 --> 00:07:51,710 - And happiness. - Yes. 162 00:07:55,450 --> 00:07:57,110 Then I also told Jean-Claude. 163 00:07:57,310 --> 00:07:59,870 Jean-Claude I said, now we must have clean lines. 164 00:08:00,150 --> 00:08:01,450 What is it you want? 165 00:08:01,530 --> 00:08:03,710 And so often. I need to know where I stand. 166 00:08:05,830 --> 00:08:08,450 What do I do with all that security and happiness 167 00:08:08,530 --> 00:08:11,850 and all your French compliments when I don't know what you mean by them? 168 00:08:12,310 --> 00:08:15,330 Where is it you want to go? What is this relationship about? 169 00:08:15,910 --> 00:08:17,150 Do you even listen? 170 00:08:18,390 --> 00:08:19,310 Hi Berit. 171 00:08:19,330 --> 00:08:21,450 - I thought you were off today. - Oh, Iben. 172 00:08:22,270 --> 00:08:24,010 I'm so doubtful about everything. 173 00:08:24,790 --> 00:08:26,910 You may think I know it. 174 00:08:27,330 --> 00:08:30,950 And then on top of that I have to go out with Jean-Claude and buy 175 00:08:30,950 --> 00:08:35,589 Christmas presents and at the cafe and have lunch and home and decorate all night. 176 00:08:35,830 --> 00:08:38,010 We are simply just together about everything. 177 00:08:38,190 --> 00:08:39,690 It is absolutely unbearable. 178 00:08:42,250 --> 00:08:47,830 Andersen, you are so old and life-wise. 179 00:08:48,170 --> 00:08:49,550 Have I chosen correctly? 180 00:08:49,670 --> 00:08:51,670 Could I have done everything completely differently? 181 00:08:52,430 --> 00:08:56,270 Miss Berit, I myself was young once. 182 00:08:56,370 --> 00:08:57,880 Yes, what do you get out of that? 183 00:08:57,910 --> 00:09:00,550 Should I end it? How long should I continue? 184 00:09:00,850 --> 00:09:02,970 Is it right for me to live in that terraced house? 185 00:09:03,530 --> 00:09:07,850 There must exist something bigger. Is it God's intention for us to go to work? 186 00:09:08,370 --> 00:09:11,450 Should you choose marriage or career? 187 00:09:12,010 --> 00:09:13,390 Is there a purpose to Christmas and 188 00:09:13,490 --> 00:09:17,110 why are men so unreliable, so answer, man? 189 00:09:17,330 --> 00:09:19,910 It's after all, what you're laying here for. 190 00:09:22,850 --> 00:09:26,430 There is absolutely no limit to what you have to put up with. 191 00:09:27,470 --> 00:09:29,970 No, Miss Berit. 192 00:09:30,890 --> 00:09:33,950 There isn't? But... 193 00:09:34,990 --> 00:09:38,070 Miss Berit, rather smile out of 194 00:09:38,170 --> 00:09:41,450 small windows, than cry behind big ones. 195 00:09:42,350 --> 00:09:43,850 Listen here. 196 00:09:48,690 --> 00:09:52,570 I've been striving for a place in the sun 197 00:09:52,670 --> 00:09:57,330 since I left the plank school 198 00:09:57,330 --> 00:10:02,450 the others went for Val d'Isère, but I chose not to, 199 00:10:02,890 --> 00:10:05,410 that's probably one of the reasons 200 00:10:05,510 --> 00:10:06,830 why I always lie here 201 00:10:07,890 --> 00:10:10,530 no one forced me to do anything, 202 00:10:11,030 --> 00:10:14,630 because I always followed this simple advice; 203 00:10:15,990 --> 00:10:19,510 you should never, never, never say no 204 00:10:20,650 --> 00:10:24,090 you have to set out on the highway of life, 205 00:10:25,450 --> 00:10:27,730 like the joyous animals of the field, 206 00:10:27,830 --> 00:10:30,530 you must work till you fall, 207 00:10:30,650 --> 00:10:34,990 just carry with smiles, the burdens others refuse to carry, 208 00:10:35,150 --> 00:10:38,230 as a tribute to your loyal nature 209 00:10:39,950 --> 00:10:43,350 where you yourself someday get a snake-tube up your nose, 210 00:10:44,750 --> 00:10:47,450 but despite drain and drop, 211 00:10:47,530 --> 00:10:49,070 after the fifth heartstop, 212 00:10:50,170 --> 00:10:55,970 you must never, never, never ever quit your job. 213 00:11:14,150 --> 00:11:16,230 No, how pretty. 214 00:11:20,150 --> 00:11:24,230 I'm dreaming of a white... Toyota 215 00:11:25,150 --> 00:11:28,230 just like the one, I used to... 216 00:11:28,750 --> 00:11:31,230 Hi Berit, you old sniffle! 217 00:11:32,150 --> 00:11:34,230 Berit, you can believe, I've been working and 218 00:11:34,450 --> 00:11:38,030 set the table, and even had time to get changed. 219 00:11:38,150 --> 00:11:39,930 What do you say, now? 220 00:11:40,450 --> 00:11:41,930 Are you never having a taste? 221 00:11:43,450 --> 00:11:46,230 - But Berit... - Flemming... 222 00:11:46,450 --> 00:11:50,030 - I've been in a crisis. - Oh. 223 00:11:50,150 --> 00:11:54,230 At a bicycle, in rainwater, and now, now... 224 00:11:54,750 --> 00:11:59,230 I've come home. Oh god, I've been dumb. 225 00:11:59,450 --> 00:12:01,230 Oh god Berit, I'm not too bright, either. 226 00:12:01,450 --> 00:12:07,230 It's here I belong. Mother is in the kitchen, 227 00:12:08,450 --> 00:12:11,230 ... now she shall treat. 228 00:12:11,450 --> 00:12:14,230 But I already did that. Look, we're having rice porridge. 229 00:12:14,450 --> 00:12:17,230 I stood, warming this roll for hours. 230 00:12:19,450 --> 00:12:22,230 - Sure food. - Then you could at least have waited 231 00:12:22,450 --> 00:12:26,830 with that decoration, till I got home, it's what the whole idea is, 232 00:12:27,450 --> 00:12:31,230 to do it together. It all seems so unstructured. 233 00:12:31,450 --> 00:12:35,230 What kind of celebration is it even we want to have? 234 00:12:35,450 --> 00:12:38,330 Berit, can't we just give damnation into everything, and hang up some more crawling elves? 235 00:12:38,450 --> 00:12:41,130 Oh yes, but have you even determined with yourself, 236 00:12:41,250 --> 00:12:44,230 what conditions we're hanging them up under? 237 00:12:44,450 --> 00:12:48,230 No, but I just thought it would be fun if they hang all around 238 00:12:48,450 --> 00:12:53,230 And then this, what is that covering? What are you trying to hide, huh? 239 00:12:55,450 --> 00:12:57,230 Flemming, what is this supposed to be? 240 00:12:57,450 --> 00:13:00,230 It's a plump cake. It's Ruth who baked it. 241 00:13:01,450 --> 00:13:04,230 As woman, I just feel there lies 242 00:13:04,450 --> 00:13:08,230 an enormous problem in that plump cake. 243 00:13:08,450 --> 00:13:11,230 Oh Lord, we can just remove that part. 244 00:13:11,450 --> 00:13:14,230 Don't worry about that, my decision has been made. 245 00:13:14,450 --> 00:13:18,230 - Flemming, I'm leaving in anger. - But Berit, you just arrived. 246 00:13:18,450 --> 00:13:21,230 There's no reason to make a big thing out of it, 247 00:13:21,450 --> 00:13:23,230 I have to find myself, I need time. 248 00:13:24,450 --> 00:13:27,230 I need to be alone in a comfortless hotel room 249 00:13:27,450 --> 00:13:31,330 in the inner city. The pelargoniums need to have twice a week in the saucer 250 00:13:31,450 --> 00:13:34,330 and if there is any doubt, you freely can call this number. 251 00:13:34,450 --> 00:13:38,230 - Is that your hotel? - No, it's the State Household Council. 252 00:13:38,450 --> 00:13:43,230 Oh Flemming, how long can a woman stay on the mat? 253 00:13:43,450 --> 00:13:46,230 - And who knows what's hiding out there? - Out where? 254 00:13:46,450 --> 00:13:49,330 - Out in the front garden. - Yes, out here in the front garden 255 00:13:49,450 --> 00:13:52,230 the situation has gone completely chaotic. 256 00:13:52,450 --> 00:13:56,230 At the moment, it occurs, that the young woman behind me 257 00:13:56,350 --> 00:13:59,230 is disappearing unnoticed out of her front door, and down the driveway, 258 00:13:59,450 --> 00:14:04,230 shattered of sorrow after 10 years of doubt, uncertainty, and embarrassments. 259 00:14:04,450 --> 00:14:08,330 If it's a human tragedy, a crack in the string, or some Christmas trouble, 260 00:14:08,450 --> 00:14:10,330 yes, so far, we can only speculate about. 261 00:14:10,450 --> 00:14:12,630 But one thing is certain, and that is, 262 00:14:12,750 --> 00:14:15,230 you should never return to a dud. 263 00:14:15,450 --> 00:14:18,230 Gerda Larsen, the front garden, back to the Threadmill. 264 00:14:23,450 --> 00:14:28,230 --- Subtitles by Essery. 2025. ---