A NETFLIX SERIES
Good morning.
-Good morning. -Good morning.
Have fun last night?
Alexander?
JAN-OLOF: SPEECH ATTACHED. START PRACTICING.
DON'T FORGET, THE TAILOR WILL BE COMING TODAY.
JAN-OLOF: AUGUST! SPEECH ATTACHED. START PRACTICING.
Come on. Wait.
Go on.
-Hey. -Hey.
-Have you seen Marcus? -No, I haven't seen him today.
Good.
Is something wrong?
I kissed Wille at the ball.
-What? But your date was Marcus. -Yeah.
Why did you do it?
Because I'm a complete idiot.
Because I wanted to.
I'm a horrible person.
I really wanted it.
But are you really a bad person because you do one bad thing?
You're supposed to tell me to forget Wille and be with Marcus.
But you're not in love with Marcus.
I mean… you can't control your feelings.
Even if you have feelings for the wrong person, it can feel…
so damn right.
So…
I don't know. It's hard to explain.
Come on. School's starting soon.
MARCUS: TOO BAD YOU COULDN'T STAY OVER LAST NIGHT.
MAYBE THIS WEEKEND?
At the jubilee, it's of course more important than ever…
Felice, hair please.
…that we embody the good values that we stand for.
If I were to see one of my Manor House girls
on The Year with the Royal Family, I want to feel proud.
Damn, I was planning a nip-slip.
You're still drunk, aren't you?
…to meet the Queen, you'll of course greet her with…?
-Your Majesty. -Your Majesty.
We introduce ourselves…
-Get a grip! -…by our last names and our house.
Sara Eriksson, Manor House.
Or should I say "from Manor House"? How do you say it?
-I mean, it doesn't really matter. -Sara Eriksson…
…no first names.
-Excuse me? -Yes, Sara?
What do you do if the royal family passes by you?
Only answer if they address you directly. Otherwise, step aside and smile.
-Respectfully. -Ah. Okay.
Not so big, Sara.
The royal family will be seated there, so the statue has to be moved.
And the pathways need to be raked.
And raise the flag.
Have you got everything? Good.
-Jan-Olof. -August.
I've read through the speech. I have to say, it's just… spot on.
How lovely to hear.
But I have some thoughts about how some things are worded.
It would be great if we could chat--
-We don't know yet-- -Yes, we don't know. I know. I know.
Wille will be giving the speech.
The Crown Prince.
-Crown Prince. Sorry. -Yes.
-Excuse me, I have a choir to see. -Let's do it over the phone.
-Have a good day, Jan-Olof! -You too, August.
Thanks!
The Crown Prince will stand here, in front of you for the speech.
Because you'll be right behind him,
I don't want to see anything but your utmost attention to the speech.
-Go ahead. -Thanks.
Let's sing the second verse.
One and…
We've been tested, we had to fight
But what we were, no one can rewrite
Afterwards, we go our separate ways
But I'll remember you all my days
-What we had and who we were -Excuse me. I don't think we can…
I can't forget all the good we shared
The question's answer is for sure
That Hillerska will endure
Listen…
We've decided that we're going to sing
the classic version at the jubilee instead.
-I mean, come on… -What?
What for? The principal thought this was great at the ball.
Sometimes, last-minute adjustments have to be made.
We've been rehearsing for weeks.
Since it's the 120th school anniversary,
it's important to keep to tradition.
The traditional Hillis song symbolizes the school.
I thought we were going to show the school in a more modern light.
Jan-Olof is right.
Hillerska has always stood for continuity and tradition.
We want to see a group performance,
not a solo.
Her Majesty the Queen loves the original. It will be much appreciated…
Simon.
Good.
Hey, I just wanted to say that your song is great.
The choir leader thought so. The principal too.
Jag-Olof didn't think so, and he fucked everything up.
The lyrics are so personal.
They don't want the solo and the speech on The Year with the Royal Family.
It's one of the most-watched television events in Sweden.
They must not want to start up any more rumors about the two of you.
I made you a sandwich.
In case you didn't have time to eat breakfast.
Don't you want it?
Did something happen?
I need to finish this.
Hey.
What do you want?
To see how you're doing.
What happened?
It feels like, when you enter the picture, everything I do turns into a problem.
-But I… -Where have you been?
I thought that we, like…
could start over after the ball, or…
You… We kissed each other.
It's not just about that.
They're taking away the one thing I love and that I'm good at.
They're not letting me sing my song at the jubilee.
Jan-Olof changed it back to the traditional school song.
They don't want you associated with me.
As usual.
Simon, that's not my fault.
Wille…
The song is about you.
Simon, I didn't… I didn't know--
How long do I have to be punished for the video?
You don't understand. You haven't suffered any consequences.
What the hell do you mean?
Okay, I get that it was rough for you for a while.
It feels like you've been pretending like nothing happened.
What the hell are you saying? You've no clue what I've been through.
The person who posted it is to blame.
-Yes-- -Not me.
That person got away with it while I got all the crap.
Simon, you…
Yesterday was a mistake. Okay?
Simon, you should be blaming August, not me.
-What? -Yeah…
It was…
It was August who posted the video.
But I… I removed him as prefect and captain of the rowing team. I tried--
When did you find this out?
-You didn't want to tell me? -Yes, Simon, of course I did.
-I was trying to protect you. I mean-- -Come on. "Protect" me?
You were protecting him. I could have reported him to the police.
Simon, you…
You don't get it.
If you go to the cops, August will have Sweden's top lawyers.
The royal family will have his back.
They protect themselves. You don't stand a chance against them.
Against you.
-What? -You are the royal family.
I'm not like them.
You're exactly like them!
You're exactly like your mom!
You say you're angry with her, but you act just like her.
Keeping secrets and pretending like you're protecting me,
but in fact, you're only protecting yourself.
Simon. Simon, please, can we…
Please, let's just talk. Where are you going?
SIMON: FUCKING AUGUST POSTED THE VIDEO.
AND WILLE NEVER TOLD ME!!
AYUB: WHAT?!! FOR REAL?!
Has Your Highness looked at the speech?
No, not yet.
-Please do so as soon as possible. -Yeah, I will.
Why did you change the choir's song?
You removed Simon's song.
Because the Hillis song is so much more fitting.
Everyone can sing along.
Okay, so not because of him?
Show me the suit.
Perfect.
I don't know if it should be this tight.
I can't breathe.
Sorry.
-It was just… a bit tight. -We'll sew it back on.
What a fucking snake.
-We always knew August was an asshole. -Yeah, but I meant Wille.
"Invasion of privacy."
"Defamation."
Guys, you know he could be nailed for all of this, right?
You guys are minors.
That's child pornography. He could go to prison.
Do you remember the guys who whipped a freshman several years ago?
-Yeah. -Yeah?
There were, like, nine of them. Two of them had to pay damages. That's it.
Wille is right.
People like them don't get convicted. They get away with everything.
But everyone knows what they did. Don't you want to expose what August did?
-Of course I do. -Well, then.
Listen to me.
You've got us. We've got your back.
Report him. Then everyone will know what he did.
Hi, honey. How are you?
So-so.
So-so? How come?
If Simon can't sing his song at the jubilee, I won't give the speech.
What… What are you talking about?
Jan-Olof said that they're doing the tired old song, not Simon's.
Simon blames me for it.
Honey, I need to make it perfectly clear to you that
Jan-Olof's decision is about what is best for our visit and for your speech.
Please, I don't want to give the speech.
Erik never had to make speeches before he came of age.
Why do I have to? I don't get it.
Wilhelm, if you don't give the speech, then August will do it.
Why would August give the speech?
What are you talking about?
The Royal Court strategists are worried that you can't take the pressure.
Who will take over the throne?
If you are deemed unfit…
or if you abdicate, or if…
If there is no heir apparent,
we risk destroying our entire system of government.
You must understand that it's better to take August into the family fold now.
That way, the transition won't feel as forced.
What are you saying? He's being rewarded for ruining my life?
Stop it. No one's being rewarded here.
What do you want us to do here?
There is no one else.
If you don't give that speech, August will give it.
This is insane. How can you think this is a good idea?
I don't want this either.
But sometimes, we have to put our own needs aside.
I can't force you.
And I shouldn't have to either.
Just remember that…
your decisions don't just affect you.
I need you…
on my team, Wilhelm.
You need to give the speech to show you can manage the role of Crown Prince.
If you don't take the throne, August will.
Who's most likely to get married first?
-Well… -I won't lie. That's me.
The rest of us are in no rush. Thank goodness.
-Will you marry me? Too late. -Who pulls the most guys?
-Step forward. -She was waiting for it.
Maybe so.
Who's most likely to get revenge?
You?
-It feels like you could have a dark side. -I don't know what to do.
Who's the worst at keeping secrets?
-Me. -Those two are the gossip queens.
Sorry, but it's true. That's us.
Oh, my God. Your room is gossip central.
-Please. Everyone wants to be in our room. -For real. What…
Oh, Felice, your mom is texting you.
Will this still be saved?
-The video disappeared. -What did she say?
The buyer who came to see Rousseau has made an offer, and we accepted.
You said you wouldn't sell to them.
I know, but if no one else makes an offer, what can I do?
-It's mom and dad's decision. -No.
I mean, you know that he will be miserable with them.
-You promised me. -I don't call the shots.
But…
Sara.
No.
What do you expect me to do?
Hey? Aren't we…
Sara?
I don't know what I'm doing.
I don't think, I just do, and then everything goes wrong.
The burden you carry, Wilhelm, can be horribly, horribly heavy.
-Not just for you, for anyone. -Sure, but I should be able to handle it.
-Should you? -Yes. Because this is what we do.
All the time, with everything.
Who are "we"?
Mom, the family, the Court.
I just don't understand why I can't handle it.
It can't be that hard. Erik did it.
There was the real Erik and Prince Erik. He managed it with ease.
I know I should be grateful for everything I get,
who I am and all the privilege I have.
How hard can it be?
How hard can it be to give awards, cut ribbons, give speeches?
Being grateful can also mean that you…
that you feel guilt.
That you feel that you have a debt to pay.
And it… it can be… It can be a tremendous pressure.
Especially if you're given something that you never really asked for.
Yeah, absolutely, but…
I owe them so much.
I must do these things.
Must you really?
Yes, they're counting on me.
Who are "they"?
Mom.
Here's the thing.
When you come here, I want you to feel that…
that you're allowed to feel whatever you feel.
Only what you feel,
and not always thinking about what's best for other people all the time.
We can't choose who we're born as.
But we can choose how we want to live our lives.
Look… in two, two or three moves…
Then if I move here…
Here I can see… you're thinking about…
I'll have you in six… six or seven.
That's it. Come on.
You're thinking… All right then.
Can I help you?
Never mind.
Oh. Hi, Wilhelm.
-I was wondering, can you do me a favor? -Of course.
What are you doing here?
They're selling Rousseau.
Oh. I thought you already knew that.
Yeah, but he's being sold to those idiots.
The ones Felice promised me he'd never end up with.
-I'm sorry. -I don't know. I thought…
I don't understand. How can she not care?
What does she even care about if she can do something like this?
I thought… I mean, I thought I trusted her.
Hey.
Come.
Hey.
I'm sorry that I didn't tell you.
It's just that August…
is next in line in order of succession.
After me. He's my backup.
It means that I could let him take over.
I could be free.
From all this. I could be free with you.
But if you go to the police, I no longer have a backup.
I no longer have a choice. I can't be free.
I'll be betraying my whole family, betraying Erik.
I don't want that.
-This isn't just so I won't press charges? -No.
-You're not just protecting him? -No. You have to do what's best for you.
I just wanted you to know. This is the situation. This is how I feel.
That's all.
Did he just say he'd renounce his throne for you?
Oh? Why now, all of a sudden?
Because I'm telling you, I want to.
Yeah, okay, suit yourself. It's your inheritance.
Yes.
But it has to be fast.
Sure, I'll take care of it, and I'll call you when it's done.
Okay.
-Thanks, Mom. -Bye-bye, sweetheart.
-Hi. -Hey.
Good morning.
Why didn't you wake me?
I thought maybe you needed some more sleep.
You don't have to worry, it's…
The seniors have already started, so you can sneak out unnoticed.
I'm sorry that I was so mean at the ball.
I'm just worried about how Felice will react.
Would you break up with me for her?
No.
No?
It just scared me when you said that you were Wille's backup.
Can you promise never to hurt me?
Okay.
I, King August, promise you, Queen Sara,
to be responsible for both you and my kingdom.
Good.
I really have to go.
Why would they say that?
Hi! Where have you been?
I… I was so worried when you didn't come home last night.
-Please let me know if you're going home. -Okay.
-I feel so bad. So bad. -She'll get over it.
Get over it? I sold her baby. For real?
It's not her horse. Are you meant to pay so she can keep riding him?
-No. -Well, then.
LINDA: MISSING YOU! SEE YOU AT FIVE!
You're not canceling tonight, are you? Mom is so glad you're coming home.
-No, I'll be there. -How are you all doing?
Like, this question, "What is the dilemma of the book?"
I just don't get it.
Because she's head over heels in love with this girl…
but she has never really spoken to her.
-Siv? The one Malin is in love with? -Right.
Malin is projecting everything onto Siv.
That may be the reason she is in love with her.
Because she can be exactly who Malin wants her to be.
And what do you think the dilemma is?
That Malin was raised with strong Christian morals that…
are hard to reconcile with her true feelings.
Especially for Siv.
It makes you wish Malin could just ignore them.
Her duties and notions about God are not just external.
It's partly her fault.
She has been forced… to follow those rules.
She can't just discard everything she's learned about right and wrong.
She does want to change her life,
because of what she's learning, through her feelings for Siv.
Not everything is bad.
And we don't know what happened after the ending.
Well, she committed suicide.
Where does it say that?
I mean Karin Boye. It's autobiographical.
Okay.
Good. You can use all of this in the presentation. Keep going.
One, two, and three.
The most beautiful children in the world. Let's take a selfie as well.
You're both just so cute. Look.
One, two, three. Thank you.
My beautiful kids who are no longer kids. You're adults now.
Mom, remember that if you meet the Queen, you have to say "Your Highness."
Your Highness.
-No, no, no. I mean "Your Majesty." -King…
-"Majesty." -Do I do this with my hand?
-No, no. -Do I kiss her hand?
I won't be singing the solo, Mom, so you don't even have to come.
What? Of course I'll come see you.
And I won't embarrass you if I meet the Queen.
Oh, right. I saw Marcus's mom the other day.
She sends her regards.
Listen, she was telling me that she's crazy about you.
She started telling me how happy she is that you two are together.
She was telling me how cute you guys are.
Excited that you met… her son.
Are you okay?
And I, of course…
very much agree with her.
I'm so, so proud of you guys.
I know who posted the video of me and Wille.
Yeah?
It was August.
Okay.
But that's a good thing, right? That you know who did it?
Did you tell the school?
No, but I was going to go to the police.
Yes, of course. We have to do that.
-Hey. -Hey.
Simon knows. And he's reporting it to the police.
So if you want to take responsibility, as you claimed, go to the police first.
Hey.
Hi.
I thought about what you said, but I have to file a report.
I can't let August get away with it.
-But… -Okay, whose computer do we use?
Here's the deal. I'm not answering follow-up questions.
I'm only saying what I've written out in my book.
Because I've hardly read the book. Yes?
Okay, good. You guys have this under control. See you later.
Okay. Should we go through everything one last time, or…?
I don't feel so good. I have to…
People often say
that it is one of the greatest love stories ever written.
SIMON: WHERE ARE YOU?
Our next group has read Crisis by Karin Boye.
SIMON: ARE YOU MAD AT ME?
Who is it?
Simon.
What happened?
-You missed the oral presentation. -I'm sorry.
I didn't feel so good.
Come in.
I panicked at the thought of speaking in front of the whole class.
And that whole thing with August, it just got to be too much.
Please know, I'm not reporting this to hurt you.
I know that.
Someone at this school has to do the right thing.
I'm not trying to stop you.
But it's scary.
It's scary for me too.
What will happen to us?
I don't know.
Subtitle translation by: Jennifer Swahn