LAMB
Radio Reykjavík.
Merry Christmas.
Now, the evening prayer.
CHAPTER I
I have the feet.
- You got it. - Yes.
There, there.
They’re saying time travel is possible now.
Oh?
How are they going to do that?
No, just, theoretically...
They’re saying it’s theoretically possible.
Then someone must be trying to figure out the practical details.
Probably...
Not that I’m in any hurry to see the future.
I like it fine in the here and now.
I expect it’ll be just as possible...
to go back in time.
Yes... of course.
Shhh... ok.
I didn’t check the upper barn...
I think you should start there.
374.
All good... shhh...
This is better than last year.
Which makes it better than the year before.
The tractor is making a new noise.
Ah, ok...
We better take a look before we start planting.
Hey, boy. One more time.
What’s gotten into you, boy?
Move!
Move away, go!
What did he say?
Don't know. Missed it.
Something about folk tales, I think.
It's ok.
- Ingvar... - Yes.
I'm off.
I’ll be out when she’s asleep.
No, just stay with her.
Ok... I’ll look after her.
- Hi. - Hi.
- Is she still asleep? - Yeah, she must have been tired.
Did you put her to sleep in the bedroom?
No, she’s on the couch.
- I’ll check downstairs. - Yes.
Ada.
- Did you find her? - No, she’s not here.
Listen...
Everything will be ok... we will find her.
I’ll go check down by the river.
Ada!
Anything?
Go away!
CHAPTER II
Ok.
This is pretty... let's try it on?
Wow...
you look beautiful.
Come on, dog.
Stay there.
- Hello... - Hi.
Did you just arrive?
No, I came in the night.
I crashed in the barn.
- You must be hungry? - Yeah, I’m starving.
Come on... let's get you something to eat.
Come, boy.
- We have a guest. - Oh?
So you’re back... Again?
Good to see you.
- Have a seat. - Thank you.
Are you expecting guests?
Ada!
Ada, honey.
Come sweetie. Don't be shy.
Here you go.
This is Pétur... daddy's brother.
She’s not used to strangers.
Go right ahead... you’re our guest.
One more time.
Can I splash?
All ok?
One more time.
What the fuck is this?
Happiness...
Towel for you...
then there are some clothes in the closet that you can use.
Come here...
Good night, Uncle Pétur...
Good night.
- Ingvar... - No. Pétur, no...
There’s nothing for us to talk about.
Listen...
you can stay here as long as you want
but don’t interfere with how María and I live our lives.
Ok?
Why is he back?
I don’t know... same as usual, I guess.
People who misunderstand him... and owe him money?
Yeah, he’s always been unlucky in that way.
- How long is he staying? - Ssshhh...
I don’t know.
Ada!
- Want some coffee? - Yes.
Don't do that.
I saw you taking a bath last night.
You left the door open. Were you maybe hoping I’d come sneak a peek?
What are you doing Pétur?
Don’t be such a goddamn child.
It’s you guys who are acting childish...
playing house with that animal.
We’re clearing some stuff in the shed.
It’d be great if you could help out.
Man, I‘ve got fond memories of that one.
You should, yes...
- Hey... - Should we get this done?
Yeah, definitely.
Here...
Oh man, are you joking? This thing is still here?
Do you want some?
Here, sheepie, sheep. Here, little sheepie-sheep...
That's right... you want to eat?
Like a little lamb... Yes, little lamb...
What to eat, little sheep... Sheepie, sheepie, sheep...
What the hell do you think you’re doing man?
Can't you ever leave a good thing alone?
Ingvar...
Ingvar!
It’s not a child, it’s an animal.
Pétur...
Ada...
CHAPTER III
Ada, come on sweetie.
And now they are king and queen in their kingdom.
They sit in magnificent chairs, that are called thrones.
And they are very happy.
And it was all because Dimmalimm was such a good little girl.
No one is so sweet and mild as Dimma-limma-limm.
And nowhere is so fair a child as Dimma-limma-limm.
Ada!
Hold on tight.
The fishes sing a sweet song when found upon a hill.
The sheep walk quietly along on the ocean calm and still.
Don't you know any rhymes?
Just like your dad.
When I was a boy... I knew all the rhymes.
Not that it has helped me much in life.
Dammit!
Seven down for your six.
Yes...
- Put this down... - No, no hold on...
- What? - You’re cheating.
- No, I’m not cheating. - You have to draw a card first.
- Oh, yes. - You always forget it.
Hey...
Hello! You guys sure took your time?
You hungry, sweetie?
- Good fishing I assume? - Yeah, plenty of fish.
Ada sweetie, come sit on the couch.
What a piece of crap that tractor is... I left it.
Oh?
You sure you weren't just out of oil?
It may have absorbed some air or something.
- Did you empty out the filter? - Do you think I’m stupid?
There’s a plate for you if you’re hungry.
And what... You’re boozing it up?
Oh, just working on our team spirit for the game... Have a glass.
- No. I don't think so. - You sure?
Well... Maybe just a tiny sip.
God dammit... well done.
My nerves, man.
What now... Are they putting him on?
Oh my god.
Yes, yes, yes...
Ok, ok. Come on... come on, into the corner.
Noooo!
Why can’t he just nail it?!
Bunch of losers!
- Come on 11 seconds left. - Attack time, guys.
- They’re delaying... - They’re holding the ball...
- What is he doing? - Is he out?
What is going on?
What is happening?
- Defend it... - He’ll defend it.
He’s got it no worries... he’s got it...
Defend now, defend.
Yes, yes...
- No... - No!!!
No...
We shouldn’t have watched this game.
Listen.
This doesn’t work...
Now, this should cheer us up.
What are you doing? Turn it off.
- What... You have this on VHS? - Yes.
How old is this even? It can't be...
- Look at you. - Stop this... come on turn it off.
- Look how cute you are. - Look, it’s Uncle Pétur, look.
- Look, it's Uncle Pétur. - See how cool you were.
I’ve never seen this...
- You’ve never seen this? - Never...
- Of course you have seen it. - No.
You’re kidding me...
Dance?
Yes. Come, let's try.
- Oh, look at you. - It doesn’t age too badly.
Looking classy and so young.
...and jump.
You were always so cool.
Want to dance with Uncle Pétur?
Uncle Pétur is on TV.
What’s happening to the handball specialist that I was watching the game with?
He doesn’t know how to play it!
Ok... come on, try me...
- What is going on? You’re off man. - Hold on. Hold on...
He has to have a sip of whiskey in between.
Man, that's good.
Ok... bring it on.
- One more time. - One more time.
Ok, one more time.
Here.
This time nothing... Nothing goes past.
- You ready? - Yes, yes, bring it on.
What is happening?
- You okay? - Yes, yes, I’m good.
Come.
That’s all for me... I think I have to go to bed.
I’m not used to drinking so much.
Say what?
- I’m going to rest a bit. - I think that’s wise.
Close my eyes a bit...
Well, old man... There.
Ada, honey...
Come here.
Lie down with me while I fall asleep.
Well, well.
- Is he asleep? - He just... Bam.
He got so drunk.
No. Come on, it’s been such a nice evening.
It could get even nicer.
Listen, stop this.
Does... Ada know... that you killed her mother?
Come.
Ah, María.
María...
This is not funny.
María... Come on.
Open up.
María.
Open the door!
María!
Pétur...
We're leaving.
I'll wait in the car.
María?
Pétur?
Thank you, Ada dear.
Ada, can you turn off the radio for me, honey?
Pétur.
I know...
Ada is a gift...
A new beginning.
Dog!
Ada, honey, you coming?
Should we fix the tractor?
Good morning.
When you turn your back to the house...
the mountain top is always in front of you.
Then on the way home... it is always right behind you.
If it’s cloudy and you can't see it...
that’s a good question.
Then you listen for the river...
because the river runs down the mountain. Right?
Then you just have to find the river...
and then you will always know the way home.
Let's go see about those fishing nets.
Hi!
Ingvar!
Ada!
Ingvar!
Ada!
What?
Ingvar...
What... what is happening?
What is happening...
My love... what is happening...
What happened?
Ingvar... what happened? Where is Ada?
My love.
No.
It will be ok...
It will be ok.