So he just left?
Didn't stay the night or anything?
No.
But is it over for real then?
It feels like you two are never truly over.
Did he say he wasn't in love or…
No, he didn't, but…
I don't know. You should have seen his face.
He really meant it.
And he's right. I mean, I understand him.
I have to take responsibility for my own problems.
I can't take him down with me.
Here.
Thanks.
Hillerska!
Hi.
-Hi. -How are you?
Have you been able to sleep?
I think I'll skip school today.
I just can't take meeting him.
Is Dad here?
"I'm sorry. I love you both."
"I want you to take the car."
"Discover the world."
"Dad."
I guess you were right all along.
We should never have had any contact with him.
You just get disappointed.
I actually don't know.
I think that…
I think you're the one who was right all along.
You dare to give people a second chance.
That's brave.
Or just stupid.
-He'll always be like this. -Maybe.
But that doesn't mean I don't want him in my life.
Some people might never be completely good.
But that doesn't mean that you don't need them.
What's going on here?
Dad gave me his car.
What?
Yeah.
Are you sure you're not going to school? I can drive you.
I'm sure.
See? She'll be fine.
And you will too.
Where did our eternity go?
How did we forget its holy secret?
Our day became too short
In strife we form In spasm we rhyme
A work that will be eternal And its essence is time
But still timeless drops--
-Ramírez? -Yes?
-Can I talk to you? -Yeah, sure.
Sara, can you continue?
But still timeless drops fall Into our arms
At a time when we're absent--
Hey, wait. Quiet.
Sara, do you know where Simon is?
He's at home. He's skipping school.
I'm afraid I have to stop the lesson.
And in fact, the entire day is cancelled.
The Schools Inspectorate has made a decision.
They've banned Hillerska from operating.
I am just as shocked as you are.
What I want you to do now is to go back to your dorms.
You'll get more information there.
-Who said that? -It's crazy…
"Hillerska has received reprimands
over the past ten years, and it has become evident to us
that they haven't acted forcefully enough to stop systemic abuse."
"Not forcefully enough"? They've taken away all the fun.
Well done, Crown Prince!
What do you mean?
You gave one freakin' speech and the school is closing down.
-That's gotta be a record. -It's not about me.
-It's embedded in the walls here. -In the walls? Okay.
"Many current students testify that…"
Who here has talked to the School Inspectorate?
Huh? For real! Who here talked to the School Inspectorate?
-Why are you looking at me? -Because you were interviewed.
-And you won't talk about it. -Tell us what you said.
But it wasn't me! They talk about reprimands that span over ten years.
I didn't do it!
-You are being so defensive all the time. -Defensive? You're attacking me.
I didn't say anything!
It was some fucking bastard!
-Could you please… -You shut up!
Could you just stop this?
-What the hell? -Someone's talked!
Stand up and admit it! Tell us what you fucking said!
Can you be fucking quiet!
Quiet!
Stop blaming each other!
It's over! The end!
It's fucking sad, but…
Can't we just be fucking sad?
It's…
Yes, I'm sorry, guys.
I lost it a bit.
Yeah, we are all sorry. It's…
We've received a dispensation
to keep the school open until the end of term.
But by the looks of it we won't be open this autumn.
This also means that you will have to empty your rooms,
take all of your personal belongings home for the summer
and say goodbye to your schoolmates.
I'm truly sorry.
It's like a fucking nightmare, all of this mess.
It is sad.
…improprieties which have led to
the decision that Hillerska boarding school needs to close…
-Woah. -It's totally crazy.
The announcement came a couple of hours ago
and we'll talk more about what this means for--
So what do we do now?
Maybe Mom is right, and we should move.
You want to live in a bigger city and we have family in Gothenburg.
Honestly.
Gothenburg?
It's the worst city in the world. You can't leave Bjärstad.
I don't know. Maybe it isn't such a bad idea after all.
What do you mean? Why not go to Marieberg?
Exactly.
I mean, if that's what you want, it's fine.
I'll manage.
I know, but maybe it would be nice
to start over from scratch.
For me as well.
Is this some kind of escape from Wille?
-He's not gonna stay in Bjärstad. -No, exactly. This is your town.
No, but…
Everything still reminds me of him.
Simon, we get it.
-Yeah, you have a lot right now. -Mm.
The school, whether you're gonna move, Wille…
Wilhelm, you don't have to worry about this.
We have already drawn up new plans for the autumn term.
The Norwegian royal family were very happy with École Chantecler.
We won't make a statement until everything is settled.
Yeah, so what do Mom and Dad say?
The Queen's health is a bit impaired currently,
so they're very focused on that.
But, Wilhelm, I'll really try to make sure that they attend the last day of school.
And that you go straight to Solliden,
where the Queen can focus on resting and sorting this out.
…right now, but it'll be okay.
CRISIS KARIN BOYE
-Here's to Hillis. -To Hillis.
Cheers.
You wanna do something? We can't just sit and mope.
Let's have a party.
-Right? A really wild party. -Yeah.
Sure. We have booze left over from the dinner.
Won't it be depressing?
Like a funeral.
It can't get more depressing than it is now.
If we are the last Hillies to graduate,
let's do it with some balls, show them where we stand.
-One last party at the Palace. -We'll clear the place out.
-Awesome. -Awesome.
I have to be careful. I can't risk any chaos or shit happening.
What do you mean? Everything is shit already.
Or what do you mean?
Well, I…
I am Wille's back-up.
I mean, not just in the line of succession,
but in the actual work of the royal family.
I'll even get an official title.
Oh, shit.
Yep.
Damn, that's tough.
Yeah, that's no fun.
It's an honor.
Well, sure, but I mean, you were in the perfect position.
You were on the inside with no responsibilities.
-You could just enjoy the glamour. -Party behind the scenes.
There were only advantages.
But now they own you.
That's so sad, August.
You want to be close to the royals, but you don't want to be one.
Which is very good for us, on the other hand.
-It's amazing for us. -Yeah.
An awesome position.
We can just focus on arranging parties, booze and party like hell.
Yeah. It's great.
Hi.
How are you?
I… I'm…
I'm feeling…
empty.
And scared.
How are you?
I don't know.
I think that everything seems so strange, that's all.
That the school is closing down.
Not everything here has been great, but…
But it has meant a lot.
Anyway.
Simon, I just want to say that…
Just…
I just want to say--
Hey. What are you gonna wear tonight?
'Cause I have literally cleaned out my wardrobe,
and I only found this white thing, and it's gray.
I haven't figured out how I'm gonna sneak out,
so I don't know if I'm going.
-Okay. -I might not make it either.
Come on. You two have to come!
It'll be a blast.
We've got wine, we've got booze, loads of shots. All kinds of stuff.
Yeah, we'll see. I have to go now.
The point is that we have to be together.
This is the only night we have together, maybe forever.
-Are you okay? -Yeah!
Housemaster!
Gentlemen. Hillerska!
Hillerska!
Hello!
But why aren't you ready?
Come on, it'll be our last party.
I'm really not in the mood.
No, me neither, to be honest, but what else are we gonna do?
We could stay here and feel like crap together?
Hey, surely it can't be that bad?
No.
No, it's actually not that bad.
Except that I've…
lost the love of my life and I've…
got the whole school to close,
and said all those things I shouldn't say to my mom,
which will probably make me king at the age of 18.
But no, you're right. It's not that bad.
In that case, you should really try to let go.
Have some fun.
Come on.
And I have some motivation.
Le Blanc?
It's our last night.
We're gonna have a blast together.
For your sake.
All right, get up.
The Party Prince! Okay, get changed, 'cause this…
-Why? -Wille, it's a white party.
End of discussion.
But…
How are we gonna do this? Jump out the window, or…
-I could kung fu the guards. -You know what…
Come in, Malin.
Hi.
I'm gonna go to the party tonight,
and I know Erik did worse things in his day.
But I was thinking that you can come along,
keep a reasonable distance,
and make sure I don't get into trouble.
I won't have to sneak out. It's a win-win. Okay?
Woah!
Here.
I can't walk in these!
I was gonna wear them in New York.
So, you're saying that Hillerska is having its last party
and you're not going?
Yeah, but Wille might be there.
I mean, I don't know if I can stand seeing him.
It was really tough seeing him at school.
Yes, you told us.
And, well,
if you feel you have said everything,
and you have gotten closure, then you don't need to go.
Yes, but…
How do you know?
What?
I mean, closure, how do you know when you have it?
I guess you just know.
And you know if you don't have it.
But, come on, Simme, it's also the last night tonight.
What if you never see Wille again, ever?
Are you ready?
-Let's go. -Okay.
Go, Henry!
Okay, let's do this.
ONCE A BROTHER - ALWAYS A BROTHER
Cheers.
Well, I just needed
one final farewell
to all of this.
I'm sorry…
that you had to go through that
at your initiation.
And I am very sorry it was Erik who did it.
It wasn't just him.
There were
a lot of others involved.
It's still not okay.
Hey.
You know that Erik loved you…
more than anything else.
That video,
with the two guys, it wouldn't have meant a thing.
Erik would have loved you no matter what.
And I am…
I am so sorry…
for everything.
I really am.
I'm sorry, Wilhelm.
Thank you.
-Should I take the wine? -Here, hold it.
-Right. Give me that. -You're welcome.
Hi.
August is inside if you're looking for him.
No, I was looking for you.
Don't lie about why you're here.
I'm not lying.
So you don't have feelings for him?
Fredrika saw you with him at the dinner.
Yes.
I have feelings for August.
But I…
I have stronger and more important feelings for you.
And for Simon, and… for myself.
Do you remember when you helped me throw up here?
It was the best day of my life.
You…
You said that you thought my hair was pretty when it got curly.
It might sound really silly, but…
that meant so much to me.
The other girls didn't understand that I got up an hour early
to straighten and fix my hair.
I think it's my fault the school is closing.
I told the School Inspectorate the truth.
I said what it was like with the hierarchy at the school.
I told them what our initiations are like.
I really told them every single thing.
Good.
Good?
Yeah, why would you lie?
I've missed you.
I've missed you too.
Hey? Felice!
-Come on! -I'll be right there.
How long can that girl pee for?
See you.
Come, sweetie, we're gonna dance.
They're playing our song.
Did you see Henry? He passed out on the floor.
Yeah, he was throwing up.
-Hi. -Hi.
Hi. Good to see you again.
You too, you too.
Who… Who let you guys in?
Shut up.
What? They don't even go here.
-Is my radar totally off? -Huh?
-Is my radar totally fucking off? -No, no. Calm down. Calm down.
FUCK THE SCHOOL INSPECTORATE
You know what? I'm just gonna say it. I fucking love you guys.
Guys, listen here. Guys.
-Yeah. -I have to say something.
-Yeah? -But you can't laugh, okay?
-No. -Promise!
Just say it. Say it.
I have…
I… sleep with guys.
But, come on, Nisse, why would we laugh?
And why haven't you said anything?
Because I haven't met anyone that I find special or that I…
You know, someone I like like, for real.
What the hell? We'll take care of that. You're such a stud.
Seriously, you can get anyone. We'll fix it.
-You're the best guy ever. -Thank you, bro.
The best fucking…
Sara?
Hi.
I'm sorry, I…
Shit, I'm… I'm drunk.
I was just so glad to see you.
It's not that.
School is nearly over. Nobody cares.
We don't have to hide it anymore.
Oops.
I've got it all figured out. When I start my military training,
I can come up on weekends and then we can just hang.
August, it's over.
Okay.
Why?
Because it isn't what I want.
Sara.
You see me.
What we have is something else, it's real.
Right? You can't deny that.
I see who you are, August, but I don't think you see me.
You love who you are when you're with me.
It's not the same thing.
But you kissed me at the dinner and now it's just over?
I'll do anything. We'll go away and elope to some--
No.
Sara.
Yes.
So that's it?
You just decide that it's over, and then it is?
Just like that?
Forever?
No, I…
I can't…
I don't know if I can…
take that.
It will pass.
Hi.
-Maybe we should leave now. -Why?
-I wanna sit here. -Come on.
Hi.
Can't we just forget everything that's happened?
Just for tonight?
What… What does that mean?
No royal family, no prince, no socialist, no drama!
No before. No later.
Only the present.
One last night together.
We are worth that.
I… I like that.
I'm gonna be in trouble with Malin when I get back.
It's worth it.
I remember that day.
Me too.
How you chickened out in class.
That's not true.
That's not true. I didn't chicken out.
So why didn't you say anything?
I couldn't.
Simon, I don't get it.
How can it be over between us?
Can't we just keep on fighting?
How can you just be over me?
Just like that?
-I don't understand. -Wille.
I thought it would be us.
It has been us.
And when it was us, it was good.
Good morning.
HERE'S YOUR BIRTHDAY GIFT I JUST FINISHED IT
WILLES_SONG.MP3
It has been the two of us
I don't want to forget it
But promise me, please swear
That those who can't understand
Won't make you hide it
Who you are, deep inside
Remember when you said
Everyone is fake?
Just cold metal and imagined
But not you
Let your sorrow shine bright
You don't ever have to hide it
Let them see you for who you are
We were never what was wrong
And we do not have to follow
The way of others and where it leads
And remember when you said
I could get to be free
I hope that you will get there
And get to be you
'Cause we were a revolution
If only for each other
It shouldn't be a revolution
To love another
But you were my revolution
Before it fell apart
Fell apart, fell apart
Hurry up, you'll be late!
-Simon, hurry up! -Bye, Mom.
Wait, wait.
Maybe I should have taken the day off.
No, Mom, it's okay.
We're grown up now.
Yes. You're grown up now.
-Bye, Mom. Love you. -Love you.
Love you.
Cheers, guys. Cheers.
Nils Polstjerna.
August Horn af Årnäs.
Vincent af Klintskog.
Give our graduating students a big hand.
So it is a… rather different day today.
We share the same sorrow and the same worries.
But let today be a day of happiness.
We will appeal against the School Inspectorate's decision,
so the fight for Hillerska's future is far from over.
And to honor our graduating students, we will sing the Hillis song together.
Let's hope it won't be for the last time.
Go ahead.
Days behind us, years gone by
They say all wounds will heal with time
I got hurt, I lost myself
I was lost before I found my way
What we had and who we were
I can't forget all the good we shared
If you ask me about what stayed
Memories will never fade
If you saw me here today
That my longing weakens me
And the memories that remain
Inside of me
Yes, if I saw you here today
I would ask you how you are
And if the memories remain
Inside of you
We were tested, we have fought
But what we were, we'll never forget
In the end we may part our ways
Something I'll remember all my days
I really didn't expect you to show up.
But thank you, I…
Wilhelm.
You were right.
I wasn't there when you needed me.
And…
Well, I want…
I want to ask for your forgiveness.
I should have sought help much sooner, but now I have and I…
Well, it's my duty as a mother and I…
I really hope that I can…
be there for you now.
Can you forgive me, Wilhelm?
My sweet boy.
It will be okay.
-Oh, here's August. -Well…
-Hi! -Congratulations, August.
-Thank you. -Congratulations on graduating.
-Congratulations. -Thank you.
-And that… -Is that for me?
There you go.
My God, how nice.
Thank you so much.
Don't mention it. It's wonderful.
And now the important question. Your grades?
Well, they could always be better, but I'm pleased.
-Nice. -Congratulations.
And the nerves?
I mean, I don't think I've ever had such a fast pulse.
When we were standing in there… I'm still totally excited.
I don't remember a thing from my own graduation.
-I only drink soft drinks, of course. -Of course.
Simon?
I just wanted to thank you.
For the song.
I love it.
Even though it was sad…
and everything was in vain.
That we gave up.
Nothing was in vain.
And I never gave up on us.
I gave up on the royal family.
Goodbye, Simon.
Goodbye.
I hope you have a good summer.
Thank you, Wille.
You too.
Have we got everything?
-Absolutely. -Hurry up!
Hi.
Are you okay?
Is it yours?
Where are you going?
Home.
And you're going to New York?
I don't really know.
You don't know?
No.
I don't really know if a trip to New York
was what I needed when I was upset about what happened between us.
I have friends who throw money at the problem instead of listening.
I needed someone who I could be honest with,
and that's not always easy with them.
But it is with you.
They are probably right about
New York being more fun than Bjärstad.
But you have a car. You can go somewhere else.
Where?
Anywhere.
LOCK UP YOUR SONS
We have a traffic jam ahead of us.
Affirmative.
I'm so proud of you.
We both are.
Well, it has been a…
a brutal year, it has to be said.
But you've made it.
From the frying pan into the fire.
Can we turn up the AC? Thank you.
Wilhelm, one day you will be an amazing king.
I know that.
BOW TO US, AVERAGE JOES!
What if I don't want that?
Please…
Please, not today. We've talked about this--
I don't wanna upset you, Mom. I…
That's the last thing I want.
And you have a hard time taking me seriously,
'cause I've said it before in frustration, and I have been impulsive.
But you haven't let me have an honest conversation about this.
I understand that you might have doubts and mixed feelings.
God knows it was the same for me.
But, I mean…
There must be a worse fate to be assigned than this one.
Yes, but that's the problem. We have been assigned this,
we haven't chosen it.
Nobody has. The people haven't chosen.
And I see how it makes you feel.
And how it makes you feel.
I used to think that Erik was happy at least, but I don't think he was.
I understand that the thing with Simon has been life-changing for you--
It's not about him.
It's not about Simon, Mom. It's…
It's about this role.
It's always this role that's been the problem.
To me.
Yes.
I know you think I'm gonna
change my mind, but I won't.
I don't want this.
If you believe in monarchy,
that it's important to be born into the right family, that this is right…
then that is your heir.
And I understand you're disappointed, but it's the truth.
Can we open the door?
I love you both.
HL4, HL4, HL4!
Let him go.
Simon!
Stop!
Simon! Simon.
Simon!
I don't want to be king.
or Crown Prince.
I just told Mom.
She's…
She's fine with it.
Did…
Did you do it for my sake?
No.
For my own sake.
I want to be with you, Simon.
Are you sure you are over me?
What the hell do you think?
I love you.
Are you coming, or what?
Yeah.