I miss you.
Me too.
What would you do if I were there?
If you were here with me now?
I would...
run my fingers through your hair.
I would kiss...
your birthmark...
on your collarbone.
And then stroke your cheek.
Crown Prince?
It's 7 p.m. The phone hour is over.
Just a sec, Housemaster.
- I have to go. - No.
I'll see you on Monday. Kiss.
Kiss.
Uh, come in.
Thank you.
POOR PRINCE FOOLED BY A GOLD DIGGER
THE BOYFRIEND IS AN IMPORTED PROBLEM
NO WONDER THE FAGS ARE FLOCKING TO HILLERSKA
WITH THOSE INITIATIONS, HAHA
HANDS OFF OUR PRINCE
You'd better hurry, girls.
THE STUDENTS AT HILLERSKA ARE SICK CLOSE HILLERSKA NOW!
IT'S WILHELM'S FAULT IF THE SCHOOL CLOSES
I can't answer for the previous board's reasoning.
But isn't it a problem that
homophobic initiations are occurring?
How does that reflect the school's values?
We reject all forms of hazing and bullying, of course.
The witness revelations are, of course, deeply disturbing,
but we don't share this depiction.
But traditions are important, as the Crown Prince said in his speech.
- And these initiations... - Turn it off.
...are a part of...
- Turn it off! - Come on, chill.
- We believe in traditions... - Turn it off!
Our graduation is ruined.
For three years, we have struggled
to get to enjoy our final days here.
For three years.
And now we're getting nothing.
We're getting nothing at all, because some people are sad
about some jokes at an initiation.
Is there seriously anyone here who has been bullied,
hit, beaten up?
This is clearly an overblown story.
They're talking about some damn porno.
We didn't have a porno at our initiation.
- Right, Wille? - No.
Crown Prince,
you have a visitor.
- Who is it? - This way.
See you later.
We have to give up our graduation because Wille
had to tell the whole world that he hooked up with some guy?
Come on, Vincent!
For real!
This is no joke.
What if the school closes? We'd all have to switch.
Do you want to go to school with socialists and new-money white trash?
Do you?
If we don't want to destroy everything that we have built at Hillerska, we should
support the school.
We should give some kind of joint statement.
Show the School Inspectorate and the media our view of the school, how it really is.
It may calm things down. Maybe we get our graduation back.
Your dad asked me to speak to you.
He wanted to come here himself, but he didn't dare leave the Queen alone.
How is she?
She has migraines, trouble sleeping.
The doctors have done all kinds of tests.
We'll have to see what they say.
Okay.
Why can't she just
call me?
I mean, it's so chaotic here.
People...
say that it's my fault that it's all been made public.
I don't know what to do.
Did you experience any of those things?
No, nothing I couldn't handle.
You must understand the Court's concern.
If these stories turn out to be true,
allowing you to stay here would look bad.
So you'll try to force me to quit?
Let's remain calm until we know what the outcome is.
But, yes, if it turns out to be true, we have to act.
It looks bad otherwise.
So the plan is to not do anything until it looks bad to not do anything?
Just lay low, and we'll solve this.
Isn't he the one dating the Crown Prince?
Yeah, he is.
Oh my God.
- He really wants attention. - Yeah.
- Like, "Look at me, I'm famous!" - Yeah.
What if they close the school because of me?
But you've
only tried to do good.
People dare to speak about the problems here.
It's great.
And if they close the school because of everything,
isn't that really a good thing?
But then we couldn't be together.
How is that good?
Of course we could.
Or are you just with me because we go to the same school?
No.
I'm not.
No.
I just mean that if...
If I go to a school in town,
we'll almost never see each other.
We don't see each other outside of school anyway.
It's the same thing.
And that doesn't make
a difference to us, does it?
- No. - No.
But it sucks.
Yeah, I know.
Can't you come back to rowing? So we can see each other after school.
- Rowing? - Yeah.
With August?
No, I don't think so.
Why do you still do it?
You should do something you actually like.
Felice Ehrencrona?
Can I talk to you in my office?
Sure.
Have a seat.
So, Felice...
Would you say you're happy here at Hillerska?
Yes, of course.
Why do you like it here?
Well, because of the fantastic, dedicated teachers.
It's calm, safe...
Well, it's just nice here.
And outside of class?
At the moment the situation is quite unusual, I guess.
But apart from that, it's great as well.
And the sense of community here is fantastic.
And you make friends for life.
Right? That's great.
Good.
Here's the thing. The School Inspectorate are planning a visit.
They've sent us a list of students that they would like to interview.
You're on it.
Oh, okay.
But it's nothing to be nervous about.
They will ask the sort of questions I just asked,
and you had great answers.
I want you to know that I am glad that they chose to talk to you.
We are very proud to have you here with us.
And it's great to be able to show that this isn't a homogenous place.
We have diversity, in every way.
Good. Come on! Nice!
Come on!
Great. Good job!
Nice!
Stop looking at me like that, Simon.
Cut it out.
You need to catch it.
Five seconds left. Come on!
- Last one. - Three, two, one, and...
Well done, everybody.
Good!
All right, I have some information regarding the spring hike
to Pinepoint.
Your parents have been informed--
Wasn't it canceled?
No, it wasn't.
Luckily, school management understood
how important it is to follow the curriculum.
And if there is one thing we all need right now,
it is to be out in nature.
So, we'll camp overnight, barbecue,
and if someone has a guitar, please bring it!
All right, chop-chop, come on!
- Here you go. - Thank you.
It'll be great, huh?
Yes.
All right.
Here you go.
But listen, I still expect you to behave. Okay?
- It says marshmallows! - For you.
Well done, Henry.
Here you go.
You think we can share a tent?
THE PRINCE'S SCHOOL THE PARTIES - MENTAL ABUSE
Is that the reason you don't want to go back to Hillerska?
No.
Look, I understand if you don't want to go back to that school,
but then you have to start thinking about what to do instead.
Get a job?
What job could I get?
Well, I...
I don't know, but there are things that you can do
to help you get a job.
A driver's license, for example.
Maybe you want to work with horses.
I don't think so.
I've realized that people buy and sell horses like any product.
And the horse has no say in the matter, even if it is being abused.
Maybe you could work with the horses that have been abused.
A driver's license would be a good first step.
Have you been out driving?
A little.
Okay. Before you start the car, it's important to--
Make sure to assume the correct driving position.
Correct.
Before you start driving, you have to--
Push down the clutch and the brake so that I can shift into first gear.
Then I move my foot from the brake to the gas pedal,
and slowly let the clutch up as I slowly push the gas pedal.
Well, then, let's go.
LEARNER
Today, we'll go through the classic Walpurgis songs.
We'll start with "The Winter Has Stormed."
Excuse me, will we even get to celebrate Walpurgis?
We don't know that yet, but...
Many of us feel that it would be pointless to rehearse if we're not performing.
I understand that you are worried, but the show must go on.
We'll rehearse as if we're going to perform.
Come in.
We have a new choir member.
Sorry I'm late.
- Welcome. - Thank you.
Winter's stormed out of our mountains
Did you really quit rowing?
- I didn't know you like singing. - I don't like singing.
- You don't? - No.
No.
I like listening to you singing.
And I get to see you outside of school.
You're crazy.
- Come. - No, I'll miss the bus.
- No, please. - I'll miss the bus.
I have to go. Mom will go crazy.
Okay.
See you.
Bye.
- Ow! - Sorry.
Come on, for real.
I can't take it anymore. I'm so bored.
Fine, the school has to react, but this is too much.
We don't even have phones.
It's so insanely sad because we're sitting here totally...
depressed and the entire world thinks that we're doing awful things.
Yes, come in.
- Hi. - Hi.
How's it going?
Yeah, it...
It's going well with this petition or whatever it'll be.
August, that initiation thing...
It's been so long since I thought about it.
It feels strange to...
Yeah.
I can't talk to Vincent about that night. He just calls it a joke.
Well, it was a joke.
Just not
a very funny joke.
No.
I don't know, it...
I think that's why I was scared to speak up.
Hey, at least we put a stop to it.
We kept our promise.
We didn't do it to our first years.
Well, that was good.
I don't know, I mean...
I'm not sure that I want...
it public, the thing that happened.
- Yeah, no. - For everyone to know, it feels...
Yeah, no, me neither.
Good.
Okay, well, I'm off.
See you.
Yeah.
August!
Yes.
The curfew started at 7 p.m.
Yes.
I just have to run it off
or go to the gym to clear... my head.
I just need 30 minutes, tops.
You'll have to exercise before the curfew or during scheduled hours.
I understand that, but I'm all worked up.
My brain is... I won't be able to sleep if I can't release some...
Maybe you could do yoga in your room.
UNKNOWN NUMBER
Hello?
She's pretty, though.
The new principal?
Well, mid?
"Mid?" Easily a seven or eight with makeup.
- A five. - A five?
Cafeteria?
See you there.
Maybe a six,
if she hadn't been such a bitch.
Are you done already?
We can just photograph hers.
I can't be bothered to write it.
Hi.
I just wanted to check...
how...
What?
How...
Sara is doing.
I won't interrupt. I just want to know if she's okay.
If she's okay?
- Yeah. - She's living with her dad whom she hates.
She's not going to school. She has no friends.
She doesn't even have her family.
And it's your fault.
- What did he want? - He asked if Sara was okay.
What the hell does he think?
Be right back.
August, what the hell are you doing?
I wanted to check--
We should keep our distance. You shouldn't talk to him. Or her.
You can't decide who I can talk to.
Don't talk, don't look,
don't even breathe anywhere near us.
Don't assume you have power as my reserve.
And do you? Huh?
August, my family owns you.
You listen to me.
No, I will not. I don't work for you.
You are not the King yet.
Wille!
Stop it, Wille!
It was a joke.
Yeah, we were just play fighting.
- Play fighting? - Yes.
Staff at the school are not the only ones taking this seriously.
So does the Royal Court.
So, we have decided that the two of you will attend...
Well, what should I call it? Mediation.
Here, with me, once a week.
- Both of us? - That's not necessary.
No. It won't happen again, Boris. You don't have to worry.
Good, but it's already been decided.
You seemed so close before.
From what I've gathered, both of you were very close to Erik.
- He didn't know Erik. - As if you did.
- What? - As if you did.
WE ARE ALL CREATED TO BE A PART OF GOD'S PLAN
"DO NOT HAVE SEXUAL RELATIONS WITH A MAN AS ONE DOES WITH A WOMAN
IT IS DETESTABLE" LEVITICUS 18:22
Just let it slide
Forget their looks and their words
Don't let them see you
Like this
I can be your revolution...
Just let it slide
Forget their looks
And their words
Don't let them see you like this
I can be your revolution
Protect us from the others
Let's be a revolution
We who have each other
Yes, we can be a revolution
If there is no other way
No other way, no other way
Okay.
OMG I DIDN'T KNOW YOU COULD SING?
BRO YOU'RE SHINING!!
There's a message for the Crown Prince.
Thank you.
TALK TO SIMON, THIS IS WHAT I WARNED YOU ABOUT
Just let it slide
Forget their looks
And their words
Don't let them see you like this
I can be your revolution
Protect us from the others
Let's be a rev...
Hi.
How did it go? Are you okay?
Yeah.
Fine.
Look,
Simon.
This video
that you posted...
Yeah?
It's really beautiful, but...
But what?
But I... just don't want you to get a bunch of crap for it.
No, me neither, but I can post whatever I want, right?
Yes, of course you can, but...
I just don't want you to...
It's the lyrics. People can misinterpret them.
I don't want you to become a bigger target.
I just sang
and the lyrics turned out that way.
People are free to interpret them.
It's not wrong to stand up for us.
Yes, and that's really beautiful, but...
Everything you do now represents me
and the Royal Family, and it sucks, I know that, but...
I just want us to have some privacy.
Then you can't post this stuff on social media.
You can't, for us.
Okay.
- I love you. - I have to go.
- Okay. - Mom just came home.
I love you too.
Kisses. Sleep well.
Sleep well.
This is crap.
Another threatening letter?
No, it's for Sara.
It's from Hillerska.
So?
I know that you're angry with her, but I also know that you still care.
I've taken care of me and Sara since childhood.
The school and her relationships.
I cut off contact with my own father because she hated him.
And now she lives
with our father.
So, no, I am done caring.
Simon.
Okay.
Mom wants to talk to you.
You've received a letter from Hillerska.
You'll lose your spot if you don't come back next week.
And Mom wants you to move back home.
Okay.
Good to know.
You can tell her I'll stay here tonight.
Yeah, did you hear that?
No, of course I won't.
I can't wear this.
A question. Since we're being forced into the cold forest,
shouldn't we have a rave? We have plenty of lights.
Oh my God, yes!
Please, come on, we can bring loudspeakers!
- Let's bring all the lights we can find. - Rave at Pinepoint. How epic!
We'll need a generator.
It's just the whole interview thing.
I'm really freaking out over it.
It feels like the school's future depends on what I say.
Well, it kind of does.
No, I mean...
I'm just sort of jealous because now, you get to defend yourself.
We just get to sit around and read the garbage that people write.
We can't even respond.
But much of what they say is true.
I mean, the whole initiation thing...
Third years bossing the first years around.
Who is external and internal.
I've never thought about it before.
Yeah, but what the papers write sounds much worse than it is.
Have we really suffered because we run errands for third-year students?
Or for being dinner monitors once a week?
Yes, of course it is, but...
You can't close the school because of that.
Exactly.
I can only speak for myself, but I thought that our initiation was fun.
Yeah, I thought our initiation was fun as well.
But there is a clear hierarchy,
and certain expectations and peer pressure.
It can be pretty tough.
I'm just saying, you know, if people feel that oppressed,
it's better to speak up when they're still studying here,
and not start complaining after graduation.
But, I mean, take this, for example.
Housemistress always reminds me to put my hair up, but never you guys.
I just mean that it isn't always easy to be the only...
Black girl with curly hair in our class.
You are really, really beautiful.
That's not really what I was talking about, but...
Can someone help me out?
- Hold on. - I think my watch is stuck.
- Hi, what's up? Are you excited? - Yeah.
No, you're fine.
Okay, guys, let's divide into groups of three per tent.
Girls with girls and boys with boys.
- There are four of us. - Is he joking?
One of you has to share a tent with two others.
Hold on, pause.
Gay students can sleep together, but not straight ones?
And what girl would you be dating?
No, I just mean in theory.
- I'll randomize it then... - No!
- You absolutely can't do that. - So, come on.
Maybe we shouldn't sleep together.
What?
It just feels like people think we're going to have sex.
No guy will want to share with us.
As if I'm sleeping in a tent with Henry?
I could sleep in their tent, technically.
No, we'll solve this.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
Guys.
Can I sleep in your tent?
If it feels okay.
Yes, absolutely.
Nice of Felice.
Shit, this is beautiful.
You won't have a hot dog left.
- I've got to heat it up. - Sure.
Are you having a party?
Marieberg is in the building!
- What? - Stop! Who are you?
Rosh?
Chill out, we come in peace.
Malin, it's okay. They're Simon's friends.
Okay, but no pictures of the Crown Prince.
Thank you.
- This is crazy! - I told you, we're camping.
- Hi. - Hi.
- Is this your way of camping? - Yes, we're having a rave.
Rave?
I mean, why isn't anybody dancing?
- Hold on. - I can't see a thing. More light!
Oh my God.
Hey.
Simon's friend, isn't she a bit strange?
You mean Rosh?
I don't know her name.
No, I thought she was nice.
What?
Okay.
Hold on.
What are your summer plans?
Not much. Chilling with Simme in Bjärstad, I guess.
Nice. And you, Rosh?
Yeah, I'm working as an instructor at a soccer camp for kids.
- Oh, that's fun. - Yeah, it is.
And intense. They're 6 to 10.
Oh, that's so incredibly sweet.
What about you?
We're actually going to New York.
Have you been?
To New York?
Yeah, or to the US?
No.
- Never? - No.
It's like mine and Stella's biggest interest. Traveling.
I'm also working this summer.
Just like you.
That's nice.
I mean, I'm...
attending a course,
via the Court.
It will be quite intense, as well.
Give it to me!
It's pictures of her. Give me my fucking phone!
Don't film the Crown Prince.
- The Crown Prince? What do you mean? - Calm down.
- Of course that would happen. - Right?
Of course.
Just look, it's only pictures of her.
Come on.
Can I have my phone?
Thank you.
Let's go. Fuck this.
I think it's best that you go back to your own camp now.
Thank you. Goodbye.
It was nice of you to drop by. Sorry.
They think they're some fucking elite.
- I mean... - How annoying.
- Imagine not having been to the US. - Wow, that was awkward.
How could I know she hasn't been to the US?
What was I supposed to do? Tell them to get lost?
It wasn't the right time for everyone to meet.
Okay, it was a bit tense, but next time--
You can't just say that you're working this summer.
Going to a prince school is not the same thing.
It is the same thing.
The difference is that I didn't get to choose.
We have to work to be able to afford things.
You get everything for free. Clothes, travel...
You get whatever you want!
Me and Ayub have had to apply for jobs every year since I was 14.
You can't talk about choosing and--
People can hear us.
It sounds like we're fighting.
What do you mean by "we" and "you"?
So we can't hang out because only some of us get clothes from our parents?
You don't understand how privileged you are.
We don't understand?
So Rosh and Ayub know how much money August gave you?
Can I turn the lights off?
It's freezing.
Good night.
Hello?
Hi, it's Dad.
Yes, I can hear that. What is...
I'm calling to tell you that
Mom will be on sick leave.
What?
Nobody wanted this,
but the doctors insisted.
She's in bad shape.
This year, after Erik, and everything that's happened--
Is it my fault?
No.
It's nobody's fault, Wilhelm.
She's just very, very sad.
But...
She'll get better, right?
How long will she be off?
We don't know yet. Let's hope she'll be better soon.
Of course, this can't be made public.
And it means that you will have to be strong, Wilhelm.
You have to be ready.