No, I... I didn't see anything.
I was sitting here watching TV and suddenly...
Bam!
I had a look and there was broken glass all over the floor.
We don't know who did it. No, not yet.
We can't stay here. We'll have to move if things keep on like this.
No, we just can't... We can't live like this.
It's good to see you.
How are you?
I don't know.
Have you heard anything else?
No.
The police, can they do anything?
Not a damn thing.
We've lived there for 14 years.
Nothing like this has ever happened.
If this had happened to me, they would've seen it as a threat to the nation
and you are my boyfriend, so...
I'm just glad you're okay.
Mom...
Mom has talked about us
maybe having to move.
Move?
I'll talk to the Royal Court. Okay? I'll talk to them. There...
There has to be something they can do. Okay? It'll be all right.
You have 120 minutes, starting now.
How did it go?
It went well, I think. But it was so damn long.
What a shitty national test.
Do all the national tests have to be that hard?
I didn't understand squat. I'm gonna fail big-time.
Well, you handed in your test after 30 minutes.
Yeah, but why even try if there's no reward for the effort?
Without graduation, the effort isn't worth piss.
Yeah, but what can we do?
It's gonna take months for the Inspectorate to reach a decision.
Yes, but we don't have months, Nisse.
Our graduation is now.
Not later, now.
What are you thinking?
We have to do something big.
Something bigger than the petition.
Something that'll make them change their minds.
Sure. Like what?
I don't know.
I can't even think right now.
- I need to get some food-- - Let's eat, I'm starving.
That's it. One hundred years!
What's going on?
Huh? No, where?
Okay.
Hey, let's go.
Felicia, just ignore her.
Greetings, comrade.
How is the fight against the aristocracy going?
The first of May?
Workers' Day?
Come on...
Can't you take a joke now or what?
Yeah, if it's funny, Vincent.
But it's a really funny situation.
It's really weird.
Well, isn't there a conflict of interest for you?
I mean, you are for communism,
against the monarchy, and you're dating a prince.
- Vincent. - Cut it out.
Being in favor of an elected head of state doesn't make you a communist.
Okay, so you are against the monarchy?
What is it about me that provokes you so much?
- Are you a homophobe? Is that it? - Homophobe?
No, absolutely not.
The problem isn't that you're gay,
but that you're a communist. Do you understand?
Or did I hurt your feelings now?
Do you have to go on a little march?
Yeah, go ahead.
Damn, you are pathetic.
It's pasta salad again.
Boys.
I just had an idea.
Okay, what?
A demonstration.
Have you become a socialist, Vincent?
No, seriously.
Come on.
Okay, right.
You...
You didn't answer Vincent's question.
If you're against the monarchy.
I can both like you and be against the system.
But can you really?
Yes, Wille.
I'm not gonna stage a coup d'état.
Of course I can.
What do you like about the monarchy?
It's Sweden's history.
We are one of the oldest monarchies in the world.
We are a symbol that unites the people.
"Unites the people"?
You sound like Jan-Olof.
But, Simon, it is a real job.
There have been many diplomatic incidents that the royal family has solved
because the government couldn't.
Yes, I mean--
Where we could be a neutral party.
Everything you mentioned can be done without someone being born to do that.
Without giving the people a choice.
And that you, Wille, don't get a choice,
what kind of life is that?
It's a...
It's a privilege.
Not a punishment.
I'm just saying that I've seen how it makes you feel.
THE FUTURE
Yes, it's finally time for our annual Future Week.
We'll be visited by successful alumni who are going to give lectures.
And that brings me to today's Swedish assignment.
You are going to have to think about your future,
and write a letter
to your future selves.
This letter
will be given back to you later,
just before your graduation.
This is meant to motivate you.
What are your hopes?
Valter wants to lose his virginity.
Shut up.
Listen, this is serious.
Who do you want to be when you graduate?
What do you want to do in the future?
Who do you want to become?
I want to be exactly as I am now.
- I couldn't be any better. - That's so sad.
Sara?
Hi.
I just...
I just wanted to say that
I was so happy to see you at Walpurgis Night.
And now as well.
In that case, you're probably the only one.
You can always
talk to me if you feel... lonely.
I think I have to go. I have a theory test.
- Really? - For my driver's license.
That's great!
Bye.
Good luck!
See you!
Wilhelm?
Hi, Farima.
Did you get the package I sent?
With the suggestions for your foundation?
Yes, but I haven't had time to look at them yet.
You need to decide,
so we can make an announcement on your birthday.
Yes, I'll look through them, but that's not why I'm calling.
Okay, so what's on your mind?
You have to help Simon.
You have to send the Security Service or some guards or something.
I mean, he...
He's had hate mail before, but...
Somebody threw a damn rock through his window. He's scared to death.
Okay, I'll look into it.
Okay.
Good. Thanks.
Was there something else?
How's Mom doing?
Well, that's why we need to discuss your birthday.
The Queen is too unwell to attend the promulgation,
and therefore, neither will the Duke.
We don't want any speculation.
But, what, am I supposed to handle everything all by myself?
No, it's been decided that it's best to send you and August.
Well, I'm not surprised anymore, what...
I can go to Simon's with the Security Services.
You decide the theme of your foundation
and tolerate August's attendance.
I'm just trying to help you, Wilhelm.
Okay, fine.
But then...
Then I want Simon to be with me on my birthday.
Okay.
Let us be transparent
about an increased threat level against the Crown Prince
after his statement, coming from right-wing extremist groups.
Is it possible they're the ones who did this to Simon?
It's impossible to know that.
It could also be a prank, like the police think.
But to be on the safe side,
we could arrange temporary accommodation for you.
Yes, well, I've been thinking that maybe we should move.
To Gothenburg, perhaps.
We have family there.
Mom, I don't want to move.
I want us to feel safe in our own home.
As the Security Services point out,
it is not optimal to live on ground level
with windows in all directions.
It makes you vulnerable.
This is what we'll do. We'll arrange transport for Simon
to and from school.
You'll be safe at Hillerska, and this is the number
of the Security Services. Call them immediately if you feel unsafe.
If you receive new threats or calls, call them.
But then we also expect you to do your part.
What's my part?
The less you are seen right now,
the safer you'll be.
No posts on social media, no comments, no pictures,
no new music, no interactions whatsoever.
No running around at demonstrations.
No crowds.
Just keep a low profile.
It would be best if you just deleted your accounts.
Okay.
Okay? Good.
Well, then...
Thank you.
Thanks for the coffee.
Sure.
How did it go?
Huh?
Forget it. A lot of people don't pass on their first try. It's--
I got 64 out of 65.
What?
Damn it, you're amazing!
I'm sorry, I...
I'm just so damn proud of you.
You're halfway there.
We have to celebrate this.
THE FAMILY
MY SIS AND HER BIGGEST IDOL
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I spoke to Farima. You're more than welcome on my birthday.
But do you really want me there?
Won't there be a lot of... journalists and so on?
No, there won't be any journalists there.
We'll have a court photographer
who's gonna take some photos and ask for a quote or two.
And then a dinner at the castle.
August will be there. I'm not gonna be...
able to handle that without you there.
Don't you want to come?
Of course I want to come to your birthday.
Great.
So, what are the suggestions?
These are potential themes that the foundation could have.
"Arts and Culture, Young Leadership, Environment and Nature,
Sports and Health."
That was on top.
I think she wants me to choose that one.
I guess it fits the narrative.
They want to show that I am
a serious, traditional, smart and strong young man.
Well, to be honest,
if you have to do stuff like this because you're the Crown Prince,
you could at least choose something that
you're passionate about, that means something.
Maybe related to mental health issues in young people,
or something related to LGBTQ+.
The world's in chaos.
People are jailed,
people are murdered because of their sexual orientation.
I mean, do you understand
what you could do and help change?
Yes, but that counts as a political statement.
To love who you want is a human right.
So, what? Am I supposed to be
an advocate for all queers just because I'm in love with you?
Simon, I get what you mean. I do.
That just isn't how it works.
No.
We don't take a position.
People know I am in love with you, that makes a difference.
Isn't that enough?
I can't be bothered. I'll take Sports and Health.
...MAKE IT THROUGH THESE TWO...
Are these any good?
Or this one.
These are the future letters that you wrote to yourselves in first year.
Now I'd like you to write a text reflecting on the contents.
How did your plans turn out?
Here you go.
Did they turn out as intended,
or maybe they have changed?
Hey, gather everybody in the great hall after lunch.
All year groups.
Everybody?
Hey, everybody to the great hall after lunch.
Listen up, everybody! Come to...
Here.
Great hall after lunch. Spread the word.
Come to the great hall.
After lunch, okay?
Hi. Hello!
The third years have an assembly in the great hall.
Now! So if we could...
Come on, hurry up, we have to go there now.
- I thought that you... - People are there already.
You too.
All right, everybody.
May I have everybody's attention, please?
Hello?
Silence!
Everybody, Vincent has something to say.
Thank you.
Okay.
I know that everybody in here is as tired as I am of the new rules.
And they say that they are there to protect the school,
but we have already shown them where we stand.
So now it's just a way to try to control us,
through fascistic methods that violate our right to privacy.
And I know that everybody in here
can sympathize with what we third years are experiencing right now.
We've been robbed of our graduation.
But that ends today.
We are going to show our displeasure in a way that the school cannot ignore.
We are going on strike.
And we ask all of you to join us.
And those of you who think that it might change next year...
- Seriously, they pick on me every day. - We ask for your solidarity...
And now they are demonstrating.
- Yes, but-- - And talking about solidarity.
We're gonna do a sit-down strike for justice.
And we won't get up until the principal listens to us.
I wouldn't mind getting my phone back
so I can call you at night.
So you're on their side?
Simon, is it so strange that I want more of a normal life?
You thought the rules sucked as well.
Don't you want to sleep over? Hang out when we want?
Have a normal relationship?
I have a chance to take a stand without consequences. Shouldn't I take it?
So you can only show solidarity if it doesn't cost you anything?
But... Please, Simon.
Simon.
Hello?
That's it.
Hillerska!
Hi.
Where...
Where is everybody?
They're striking.
What?
Why?
Is Wilhelm striking as well?
Is everything all right? Has something happened?
Besides the fact that somebody threw a rock through our window at home,
and that I'm not allowed to exist on the Internet anymore,
and that Mom wants to move...
I've never been better.
I hope you're having a great time at Dad's,
who by the way, I haven't had any contact with for years,
even though I wanted to, for your sake.
I hope you're having a really nice time together.
But... Where's the rest of the class?
They're striking.
What?
This is completely unacceptable.
Return to your lessons immediately.
Am I not making myself clear?
Principal,
this is a peaceful sit-in strike.
Come to my office, now.
We're gonna sit here until school management listens to us.
This is not negotiable.
Everybody who doesn't return to their lessons immediately
will be given an official warning and I will talk to your parents.
Well, we're willing to talk.
Exactly. Our only demand is that the rules are eased.
It's like this.
We have former students here today
who have taken the time to come here and give lectures.
So you are not only embarrassing the school, but also yourselves.
And that's very regrettable,
but they studied here when nobody batted an eye at the prefect system,
or the regime back then.
So, are you sure, principal, that they are on your side?
That our parents are?
Yes.
If they won't give up, cancel dinner
and close the school cafeteria and the kitchen,
and lock the doors to the dorms until they give up. Okay?
What, we're not getting any food?
I can be your revolution
If there is no other way
Let me be your revolution
If there is no one else
Simon.
Welcome.
Hey, Simon, do you have... Do you have another lollipop?
No.
I'll give you 100 crowns.
- What? - I'll give you 200 crowns.
I'll give you 300.
I mean, did anyone bring food? What are we supposed to eat?
Fuck me, if I had known this would be a hunger strike, I wouldn't have done it.
Me neither.
Come on, this is exactly what they want.
To break us so that we'll give up.
They're not gonna let us starve to death.
We should have thought about that.
But...
Yes, but... Yeah.
I just didn't think that it would take this long.
- 'Cause... - All you do is complain. I mean...
Don't you find it quite nice to be a bit hungry sometimes?
Excuse me, what's nice about being hungry?
It's... motivation.
Yes, you might be a bit dizzy for a while and a bit nauseous,
but that will pass, and when it subsides it becomes like...
It's as if everything goes quiet... in your head.
Your body becomes calm.
That sounds like an eating disorder.
Yes, it really does!
Well, I wish my head would quiet down soon.
'Cause the only thing I'm thinking about is pizza, burgers, pasta, candy...
We should have brought some entertainment.
I'm so goddamn bored.
The only entertainment I have is this.
Oh, yeah, this is exciting!
Yes, if I can read yours.
Yeah, sure.
"Hi, Nils."
"I hope you have a wonderful spring."
- Did an old lady write this? - You're one to talk.
"What's up? I got my ADHD-diagnosis last year and started on meds."
"I feel a bit different." Damn, are you...
-"It's taken the sting out of it." - Nisse, okay.
August, can I read yours?
- Huh? - Let me read your letter.
- I don't have it on me. - Knock it off. Give me the letter.
For real, I think it's in my room.
- Yeah, right. - Come on, let's read it.
- I don't have it. - Of course you do.
- Let me read it! - No, for real.
Stop being such a dork. What the hell...
Stop it!
What's your problem?
Seriously, August, calm down.
I mean, why...
Take yourself with a pinch of salt once in a while.
What's so embarrassing about it?
That you wanted to be prefect?
If it's so lame, why did you stab me in the back,
and take the prefect assignment from me?
- For real? - Yeah.
Don't blame your failures on me.
Everybody here thinks that you're way too uptight.
You used to be fun, but what the hell happened?
I mean, for real.
You're just getting more and more boring each day.
I mean, fuck you, honestly.
Thanks for coming back.
I don't want to fight.
Me neither.
I just don't understand why everything goes so wrong all the time.
Because we
are different?
We have different opinions.
Isn't that supposed to be a good thing?
That we are different? That we...
complement and learn from each other?
Do you learn things from me?
Yes.
I just feel so damn...
clumsy sometimes.
I never want to hurt you,
Simon.
Me neither.
Do you have anything to eat? I'm so damn hungry.
I can check.
300 crowns.
- Simon, please. - 300 crowns.
Come on, please, I'm desperate.
I'm so damn hungry.
It's crazy that Henry offered to give me 300 for my lollipop.
It's freaking insane.
One thousand eight hundred crowns!
- Any more bids? - One thousand nine hundred!
Fuck it! Two thousand four hundred!
Two thousand four hundred crowns! Any more bids?
Going once, twice, three times...
- Sold to the man with the red hair! - Yes!
There you go!
Up next, what do we have now, Stella?
An energy drink.
Seven hundred.
- Pants or shirt. - Pants or shirt.
Where are you going? Are you leaving?
Hey? What's going on?
Hey, come back!
Traitor!
No, come on, stop it!
Show your dick for Hillerska!
Show your dick!
Come on, show it!
This has gotten out of hand.
My God, panic!
At least they would understand.
Understand what?
How things can get here at times.
Did you mention that at your interview?
Stop making a fuss!
I was just being honest.
But you talked about the initiation?
I didn't tell them what we do.
So what? All schools have initiations.
Excuse me, are you for real?
I mean...
Felice, I get that you've been really depressed,
but you can't take that out on everybody else.
Good morning.
Simon.
Good morning.
Did you sleep well?
No.
- Did you? - No.
One more time.
They are all in here. Okay.
Yeah.
Let's open a window.
Good morning!
Did you sleep well?
For all of you who feel like they are done with this silliness,
breakfast is served.
Excuse me, what are we waiting for?
For our parents to find out their kids aren't in lessons and are starving,
or for the media to find out?
I won't give in to blackmail, Vincent.
Yeah, but nobody has to know that this ever took place
if you just eased up the restrictions a bit.
You know what?
This is what we'll do.
You'll get your cell phones back.
Yes!
But...
they are only to be used after school hours, okay?
And graduation?
Yes, and the student dinner?
How about the dinner?
Yes.
We'll throw that in as well.
And the competition?
Absolutely not, and that's as far as I will go.
If anyone is planning an end-of-year ritual or another degrading activity,
they are strictly forbidden.
Okay?
Well, then...
Starvation's over. Let's eat.
I mean, damn.
Hillerska!
I'm glad they didn't draw on my face.
Yeah!
My back hurts like hell.
Please, no wonder. You slept on a sheet of paper.
This is yours.
Thanks.
I read it.
Okay. That's okay.
It's quite sad that you only write that you want to feel okay,
and nothing more.
That's how it is.
- I wanted to say something. - No more excuses.
That's not it.
I know what I did was wrong,
and that you'll probably never forgive me.
I'll have to learn to live with that.
But I also want you to know that I am
very grateful that you were my first real friend.
At the castle?
- With the Queen? - Yeah.
Will there be like,
10,000 pieces of silverware so you don't know where to start?
I know, I'm stressed out.
And it's the first time I'll see his parents
as his actual boyfriend.
Yeah, I get it.
I don't even know what to give him.
When I was with Jasmina, I bought a lot of bath bombs.
Does he like baths?
I don't know.
Why not give him something personal?
Yeah, like what?
Should I just go there, like,
"Hi, I'm a kid and I've made you this drawing"?
Well, no, maybe not a drawing.
Why don't you write a song?
- Yes, but... - That's personal.
The Royal Court would love that.
But since when do you care what they think?
Since I realized what it means to be with one of them.
I don't know, I...
I'm just gonna try it out and go along with this,
and just do what they say.
When you deleted the photos of us...
I don't want to seem sensitive or anything but, yeah, it hurt.
I just deleted some apps. That's not
such a huge deal.
Is it?
No, but maybe we don't want you to delete yourself.
That's all we're saying.
Hey.
About that birthday thing...
What?
I assume you don't really want me there.
No. I don't.
No, I tried to talk to Farima, but she insisted.
It's not like I want to be there.
I don't believe that for a second.
The only thing you have ever tried to do is to be a part of my family.
You followed Erik around like a dog.
Not even he took you seriously.
Hey, I loved Erik.
You didn't know Erik.
August, he would have hated you if he knew what you did to me.
I'm sure he would have, but...
I don't think you knew Erik fully.
August, yes, I did.
I was his freaking brother.
When are you gonna get that?
Erik was everything you're not.
Everything you could never be.
Hey, do you remember that...
initiation?
The one in the papers?
With the porno?
It happened to us, our class.
And Erik
and his third-year class arranged it.
Erik was there.
It's not true. You're lying.
They took us to the Palace,
undressed us,
lined us up,
and then they told us that the first one to get an erection
would get beaten up.
Then they showed a film with two guys...
and laughed like hell.
They were just laughing at
our panic, 'cause we didn't understand if they were joking or being serious.
Erik was there.
All right, boys, please come in.