So he just left?
Didn't stay the night or anything?
No.
But is it really over for real?
It… It feels like you two are never truly over.
Did he say he wasn't in love with you, or…?
No, he didn't say that, but…
I don't know. You should've 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 drag him down with me.
Here.
Thanks.
♪ I saw it all on the screen ♪
♪ Picture-perfect movie scene ♪
♪ They said it could never be real ♪
♪ But you don't know how I feel ♪
-♪ I saw it all on the screen ♪ -Wow!
♪ Picture-perfect movie scene ♪
♪ They said it could never be real ♪
Hillerska!
♪ Never be real ♪
Hey.
-Hi. -How are you?
Were you able to get some sleep?
I think I'll skip school today.
Mm. I just cannot take meeting him.
Uh, is Dad here?
"I'm sorry. I love you both."
"I want you to take the car."
"Discover the world."
"Love, Dad."
I guess you were right all along.
We shouldn't have had any contact with him.
You just get disappointed.
I'm not so sure.
I think…
I think that you've been right all along.
You dare to give people a second chance.
That's so brave.
Or just stupid.
We will never change.
Maybe.
But that doesn't mean that I don't want him in my life.
Maybe some people never get things right.
But that doesn't mean that you don't need them.
What's this?
Dad gave me his car.
What?
Yeah.
Sure you're not going to school today? I can drive you if you like.
I'm sure.
See? She'll be fine.
You will too.
Mm.
Where did our eternity go?
How did we forget its holy secret?
Our day became too short
We strive in spasms
In battle, we shape a work
That will be eternal
And its essence is time
But still, timeless drops fall
-Ramirez? -Yeah?
-Could I have a word? -Yeah, sure.
-Um, Sara, can you continue? -I'll fix that.
-Good. -But still, timeless drops
Fall in our arms
-A time when we are absent from goals-- -Well…
Hold on. Be quiet, quiet.
Sara, do you know where Simon is?
He's at home. He's skipping school.
-Is there some kind of drama? -This is serious.
I'm afraid I'm gonna have to stop the lesson.
Uh, and, in fact, the entire day is canceled.
Uh, the Board of Education has made a decision.
They've banned Hillerska from operating.
What's going on?
-Wait. -But why?
I'm just as shocked as you are.
I can't believe this.
What I want you to do right now is to go back to your student dorms.
There, you will get more information.
"Hillerska has received several warnings over the last ten years,
and it has become evident to us
that they haven't acted forcefully enough to stop systemic abuse."
How is it not forceful enough? They've taken away everything fun.
Well done, Crown Prince!
What do you mean?
You gave one damn speech, and now the whole school has to close.
-It must be some kind of record. -It's not just about me.
-It's in the walls of this place. -It's in the walls? Okay.
"Many of the current students testify that."
Who of us in here had a talk with the School Inspectorate?
Huh? Really! Who the fuck in here talked to the School Inspectorate?
Why are you looking at me?
Because you've been interviewed and refuse to talk about it.
Just tell us word for word. What did you say?
But it wasn't me. They said, "Several."
And how they had warnings for ten years.
-Listen! -I haven't said anything.
-There's nothing to change. -You're being so defensive!
-Can we go through something? -Defensive?
I haven't said anything!
It was some damn bastard!
Hey! You, just shut up! Shut the fuck up!
Can you all please shut up?
Shut up!
Can you stop blaming each other?
It's over! The end!
Yeah, it's… it's sad. Yeah.
But can't we just fucking acknowledge that it's…
Fuck.
Um, I'm… I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, guys. I lost it a bit.
Everyone's upset… It's…
We have been allowed to keep the school open
until the end of the term.
But the way it looks right now, we won't be opening again this autumn.
What?
This also means that you will have to empty your rooms,
take all your personal belongings home for the summer,
and say goodbye to your schoolmates.
I'm really sorry.
It's a total fucking nightmare. It's all shit.
Hey, August.
Improprieties which have led
to Hillerska's boarding school having to close with immediate effect.
-Oh, shit. -It's totally crazy.
…a couple of hours ago,
and we will soon talk more about what this means.
So, what are we gonna do now?
Well, maybe Mom's right when she says that we should move.
You always wanted to live in a bigger city anyway,
and we have family in Gothenburg.
Seriously? Gothenburg?
It's the worst city in the world. You can't leave Bjärstad.
I don't know. Maybe it's not such a bad idea after all.
What do you mean? You could just start in Marieberg, right?
Exactly.
I mean, if that's what you want, that's okay.
I'll be just fine.
I know, but it would be nice to start over from scratch.
For me as well.
What, is this some kind of escape from Wille?
He won't stay in Bjärstad.
No, exactly. This is your town.
No, but… everything around here still reminds me of him.
Simon, we get it.
-Yeah, you have a lot going on. -Mm-hmm.
The school, if you're gonna move, Wille…
Wilhelm, you don't have to worry about this.
We have already drawn up alternative plans for the autumn term.
Your Norwegian relatives have all been very happy at the École Chantecler.
We'll make a statement regarding the new school when everything is ready.
Yeah. So, what… what do Mom and Dad have to say?
The Queen's health has taken a turn for the worse the last days,
so they've been focusing on that.
But I'll really try to make sure
that they can attend the closing ceremony, Wilhelm.
And then you go directly from there to Solliden,
where the Queen can focus on resting and sort this out.
Of course you'll be thinking about this, but you will be all right.
CRISIS
-To Hillis. -To Hillis.
Cheers to Hillis.
♪ We cut 'em open, the… ♪
♪ Eyes open, red… ♪
So, you wanna do something? We can't just sit here being depressed.
Let's arrange a party.
-Yeah. A huge fuckin' party. Right? -Absolutely.
I mean, we got loads of booze left after the dinner.
It'll be depressing, right?
It'll be like a funeral.
-It can't be more depressing than it is. -No.
I mean, if we're the last Hillis students to graduate,
we'll have to do it with some goddamn balls.
Show them where we stand.
-Awesome. -One last party at the palace.
-Exactly. Awesome. -A complete blowout. Awesome.
I have to be a bit careful now. I can't risk any chaos or some shit.
What? Things are the way they are.
-Everything's shit. -Mm.
Or what do you mean?
Well, I…
I am Wille's backup.
I mean, not just in the line of succession.
But I… I also get to take part in the royal family's actual work.
I'll even get an official title.
-Oh, shit. -Yeah.
Damn. That's tough.
Yeah, that doesn't sound too fun.
-But it's an honor. -Well, yeah, sure.
But I mean, you had the… like, the perfect position.
You were on the inside, but you had no responsibilities.
-Chill. -Exactly.
You could party in the background, and you only got the benefits.
But now… now… now they… they own you.
Damn. That's depressing, August.
I mean, you want to be close to the royals,
but you don't want to be one.
Which is… is really great for us.
-In fact. -Yeah, it's great for us.
Yeah.
It's fucking fantastic for us.
We can just focus on arranging parties.
Drink, booze, and party like hell.
It's perfect.
Hi.
How are you?
Um, I… I…
I feel…
empty.
And scared.
How are you?
Uh, I… I don't know. I feel like everything is just so weird.
That, um, the school is closing and stuff.
Everything hasn't been that great, but, um…
but it has meant a lot.
Anyway.
Simon, I just want to, uh, say that…
Uh, I just want to…
I just want to say that--
Hi. Uh, what are you wearing tonight?
I mean, I have literally cleaned out my entire wardrobe,
and the only white thing I have is this, and it's gray.
Uh, I haven't quite… I haven't… uh, figured out how I'm gonna sneak out.
So I… I don't know if I'm… if I'm coming.
-Okay. -I don't know if I can come either.
Come on. You two have to come!
It's gonna be epic. We've got some wine.
We got booze, loads of shots.
And lots of other stuff.
Yeah, we'll see. I have to go now.
The point is, we have to be together.
This is the only night we have together.
Maybe ever.
We're like brothers.
♪ I'mma make 'em talk like, whoa ♪
♪ Move fast, move slow ♪
♪ Catch me on a roll ♪
♪ Come say hello ♪
♪ Three, two, one, let's go ♪
♪ I got the charm I'm turning it on hard ♪
♪ I got the flavor That they all want, want ♪
♪ Bringin' trouble, keep it on top… ♪
Are you all right?
Let's do a shot!
Gentlemen, Hillerska!
Hillerska!
♪ You can't compete, I got what you need ♪
♪ Like, whoa ♪
Hello.
Why aren't you ready?
Come on. It'll be our last party.
I'm really not in the mood.
No, me neither, really, 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 I've said all those things that I shouldn't have said to my mom,
which will probably make me king at the age of 18.
But, no, you're right. It's probably not that bad.
In that case, you should really try to let loose tonight.
Have some fun.
Come on.
I've also brought some, uh, motivation, so to speak.
Le Blanc?
It's our last night.
We're gonna have a shit ton of fun together.
For your sake.
All right. Up and at 'em.
The Party Prince! Okay. Come on. We have to get you changed. This--
-But why? -Wille, it's a white party.
End of discussion.
But, uh, how are we gonna do this? Are we gonna jump out the window or…
-I could always kung fu kick the guards. -You know what? Malin, can you come in?
Hi. Listen. I'm gonna go to this party tonight.
And I know Erik did worse things in his day.
But I'm thinking that you both come along.
You could 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?
Whoa!
Oh, it's over there.
♪ I got it, I'mma flaunt it ♪
♪ Stunnin' like I want it ♪
♪ I'mma do it, gonna ♪
♪ Gonna gun it, I'mma show 'em something ♪
♪ Get it hotter than the sun ♪
♪ Different, and I wanna Steer from all the drama ♪
♪ We ain't worried 'bout the problems Ooh, that can't stop me ♪
All right!
Whoo!
So you're saying that Hillerska has 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 today.
Yeah, you told us.
And well, if you feel that you have said everything you want to say
and really have gotten closure, then… then you don't have to go.
Yeah, but how do you know?
What do you mean?
I mean, closure.
How do you know if you've got that?
Yeah, well, I guess you just know.
And you know if you haven't.
But, come on, Simme. It's also your last night.
What if you never see Wille ever again?
You ready?
Let's go.
-Okay. -Chop-chop.
♪ We are falling now ♪
Okay!
Okay, let's do this!
♪ They are falling ♪
♪ They are falling… ♪
ONCE A BROTHER - ALWAYS A BROTHER
Cheers.
Well, I just needed one last little…
…farewell.
To all of this.
I'm sorry.
That you had to go through that thing.
At your initiation.
And I'm truly sorry that 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?
The video…
with you two guys, it… it wouldn't have meant a thing.
Erik would've loved you no matter what.
And I am…
I'm so sorry…
…for everything.
I really am.
I'm sorry, Wille.
Thank you.
Here, hold this.
Oh shit.
Give me that, please. Thanks.
Hi.
August is inside if it's him you're looking for.
No, I'm looking for you.
You don't have to lie about why you're here.
But 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 have…
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?
Mm-hmm.
That was the best day of my life.
You… You said that you thought my hair was pretty when it got curly.
It might sound a bit silly, but…
…it really meant a lot to me.
The other girls didn't understand that I got up
an hour earlier
to straighten and fix my hair.
I think it's my fault that the school is closing.
I told the School Inspectorate the truth.
Okay.
I told them how the hierarchy works at school.
I told them what our initiations are like.
I mean, I told them everything.
Good.
Good?
Well, why would you lie?
I've missed you.
I've missed you too.
-Felice! Come on! -Yeah. I'll be right there.
-How long can a girl pee? -See ya.
-Come on. -Come on. Let's dance
They're gonna play our song!
Well, should we say hi?
Hi.
-Hi! -Hi.
Hi. Good to see you again.
Same to you. Same to you.
How did… How did you get in?
Shut up.
What? Last time I checked, they didn't go to Hillerska.
-Is my radar totally fucking off? -What?
Is my radar totally fucking off?
No, no, no, no. Calm down. Calm down.
RIP HILLERSKA
FUCK THE SCHOOL INSPECTORATE
♪ Bring it back to basics ♪
♪ Bring it back, back, back, back ♪
♪ Back ♪
♪ Bring it back, back, back ♪
♪ Bring it back to basics ♪
♪ Bring it back, back, back ♪
♪ Bring it back to basics ♪
Hey, listen. I'm just gonna say…
I just would say… I fucking love you guys.
I hear you.
-Guys. -I'm talking.
-Yeah? -I gotta tell you something.
-Yeah? -But no goddamn laughing, okay?
-No. -Promise!
No, say it. Say it.
I have, um…
I… sleep with guys.
But, uh… come on, Nisse. Why would we laugh? Huh?
And why haven't you… why haven't you said anything?
Because I haven't met anyone who I… find special or who I…
You know, someone I like like for real.
We'll take care of that.
Yeah, you're such a fucking stud.
-Yeah, seriously. -Yeah.
You could have whoever you want. We'll fix that.
You're the best guy in the world.
You're the best fucking guy in the fucking world.
Sara?
Hi.
I'm sorry. I…
Fuck, I'm so… I'm drunk.
I was just so glad to see you.
It… that's not it.
School's nearly over. Nobody cares.
We don't have to hide anymore.
Oops.
I've got it all figured out.
When I start my military service, I could always come up on weekends.
And then we can just hang out.
August, it's over.
Okay. Wh…
How come?
'Cause it isn't what I want.
Sara.
You see me.
What we… What we have, it's…
it's something different.
It's real.
Right? You… You can't deny that.
I see who you are, August, but I… I don't think you see me.
You're in love with the person you become with me.
And that'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.
We can run away to some--
No.
Sara.
Come on.
So that's it?
You… You… You just decide that… that it's over, and then…then it is?
Just like that?
Forever?
I…
I can't, um…
I don't know if I can…
take that.
It'll pass.
Hi.
It's not even compatible.
♪ No, I'm not from the City of Angels… ♪
Hi.
♪ She follows me… ♪
-Maybe we should leave now. -Yeah, why?
But I wanna sit here.
Hi.
Can we just forget everything that's happened?
Just for tonight?
What… What does that even mean?
No royal family, no prince, no socialist, no drama!
No before.
No later.
♪ It takes me deeper Down this rabbit hole… ♪
Only now.
One last night together.
We're worth it!
I… I… I'd like that.
I'm gonna get such a hard time from Malin when I get back.
It's worth it.
♪ It takes a fool To remain sane ♪
I remember that day.
Me too.
How you chickened out in class…
That's not true.
♪ I give her all of my attention… ♪
That's not true. I didn't chicken out.
So why didn't you say anything?
♪ I can hear her crying Through the walls now ♪
♪ She's not afraid to let it all out ♪
♪ She's a little bit manic ♪
♪ But I know all about it, it's fine ♪
I couldn't.
♪ She's knitting pretty outfits On the sofa ♪
♪ Worried about… ♪
Simon… I don't understand.
How the hell can it be over between us?
Can't we just keep on fighting?
How can you just be over me?
Just like that?
♪ About it… ♪
-I can't imagine… -Wille…
♪ Traffic ♪
♪ Oh Alice, we're growing up ♪
♪ Oh Alice… ♪
I thought it would be us.
It has been us.
And when it was us, it was good.
♪ Oh Alice, we're growing up ♪
♪ Another guy that got my hopes up ♪
♪ Thought I was dying in our bathtub ♪
♪ But she force-fed me dinner ♪
♪ Made me look in the mirror and smile ♪
♪ She says my name like it's an anthem ♪
♪ She wipes my tears And understands them ♪
♪ Makes me feel like a winner ♪
♪ Even though I'm a loser in his eyes… ♪
-Morning. -Good morning.
♪ Worried that the best I had is over ♪
♪ Talk until I crash upon her shoulder ♪
♪ June 10th Waterman Avenue ♪
♪ Oh Alice ♪
♪ Another story for the books 'bout the baddest ♪
♪ And I'm not usually The one who's nostalgic ♪
♪ But oh Alice, we're growing up ♪
SIMON: 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!
-Hurry up! -Bye, Mami.
Wait, wait.
Maybe I should have taken the day off.
No, Mami, it's okay.
-We're grown-ups now. -Yes. You're a grown-up now.
Bye.
-Love you. -Love you.
Love you.
-Cheers. -Okay, guys. Cheers.
Nils Polstjerna.
Congratulations. August Horn af Årnäs.
Vincent af Klintskog.
A round of applause for our graduating students.
Today is a rather different day in many ways.
We share the same sorrow and the same worries.
But let today be a day filled with joy.
With joined forces, we will appeal
against the decision of the School Inspectorate.
Which means the fight for Hillerska's future is far from over.
Bravo!
Whoo-hoo!
You're the best!
-Great! -Good!
And to honor our graduating students,
let us join together and sing the Hillis song.
And we can only hope that it won't be the last time.
Please go ahead.
♪ Days behind us, years gone past ♪
♪ They say all wounds Will heal with time ♪
♪ Yes, it hurt, I lost myself ♪
♪ I was lost before I found my way ♪
♪ What we had and who we were ♪
♪ Can't forget our golden days ♪
♪ 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 me ♪
♪ Yes, if I saw you here today ♪
♪ I would ask you how you are ♪
♪ And if the memories remain ♪
♪ Within you ♪
♪ We were tested, we have fought ♪
♪ But what we were Can never be forgotten ♪
♪ In the end, we may part ways ♪
♪ Something I'll remember all my days ♪
I really didn't expect you to show up.
But thanks. I…
Wilhelm…
You… You were right.
I wasn't there when you needed me.
And, uh… yes, I want to… I want to ask for your forgiveness.
I should have… sought help much earlier.
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?
Mm.
My little boy.
Everything will be fine, son.
-August. -Well, I say…
-Hi! -Congratulations.
-Thank you, thank you, thank you. -On your graduation.
-Congratulations. -Thank you.
-We have this… -Is that for me?
There you go.
-There. -My goodness, how nice.
-Thank you so much. Ah… -Don't mention it. It was nothing.
Now, the important question. Your grades?
Well, they could be better. But I'm… I'm happy. I'm really happy.
-Nice. -Congrats.
-Thanks. -How about your nerves?
I mean, I don't think I've ever had such a rapid heart rate.
I mean, it's a big day today. I'm still up in the clouds.
I don't remember a thing from my own graduation.
I only go for nonalcoholic drinks, of course.
-Yes. But of course. -I'm a good boy.
Simon?
I just wanted to say thanks.
For the song.
I really love it.
Even though it was sad and…
and that 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 nice summer.
Thanks, Wille.
You too.
-Did you bring your passports? -Yeah.
But it feels like I've forgotten something.
Felice, the taxi will be here in five minutes.
New York, baby!
Grab your bags. We're just gonna say bye, okay?
-Absolutely. -Hurry up!
New York, baby!
Hi.
How's it going?
Is it yours?
Mm.
Where are you going?
Home.
And you're off 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 the most upset
about what happened between us.
They were friends who threw money at the problem instead of listening.
I needed someone I could be honest with, and that's not always easy with them.
But it is with you.
They're probably right that New York is a bit more fun than Bjärstad.
But you have a car. You can go somewhere else.
Like where?
Anywhere.
LOCK UP YOUR SONS
We have a traffic jam ahead of us.
Copy that.
I'm so proud of you.
We both are.
Well, it has been a…
a brutal year, to say the least.
But you made it.
From rock bottom.
Can we turn up the AC? Please.
Wilhelm, one day, you will be an amazing king. I know that.
BOW TO US, AVERAGE JOES!
What happens if I don't want that?
But, please.
Please, not today.
-We have talked about this-- -No, I don't want to upset you, Mom.
I… That's the last thing I want.
And I understand that you have problems taking me seriously
'cause I've said it before, and it's stemmed from frustration
and I've been impulsive.
But you also haven't let me have an honest conversation about this.
I mean, I understand that you may have doubts
and that there are mixed feelings.
And God knows that 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's chosen. The people haven't chosen.
And I can tell how it makes you feel.
And how it makes you feel.
I used to think that at least Erik was happy,
but I… I don't think he was.
I… I can 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 this role.
It's always been this role that's been the problem.
For me.
Yeah.
I know that you think I'm gonna change my mind,
but I'm not going to.
I… don't want this.
If you believe in monarchy,
if you think that it's important
that you're born into the right family, that this is right…
then that is the heir for you.
And I understand that you're disappointed, but it's the truth.
Could you open the door?
I love you.
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 that.
Did…
Did you do it for my sake?
No.
For my own sake.
I want to be with you, Simon.
Are you sure you're over me?
What the hell do you think?
♪ Your heart's running wild ♪
♪ Oh, you don't have to hide it ♪
♪ My eyes are open wide ♪
♪ You can show me the sky if you wanna ♪
♪ Oh, what we are ♪
♪ It doesn't matter ♪
♪ It does not matter ♪
♪ As long as you're here ♪
I love you.
Are you coming, or what?
Let's go.
Whoo!
Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
Whoo!
♪ Oh, what we are ♪
♪ It doesn't matter ♪
♪ Oh, what we are ♪
♪ It doesn't matter ♪
♪ It does not matter ♪
♪ As long as you're here ♪
♪ It doesn't matter ♪