THE NINE STEPS - IN RAGNAROK, THOR MEETS THE MIDGARD SERPENT
AND IS STRUCK BY ONE OF ITS POISONED TEETH.
WITH ITS VENOM IN HIS BLOOD,
HE NOW ONLY HAS NINE STEPS LEFT TO STEP IN THIS WORLD.
A new chapter has started in Edda.
It was as if the era of the Giants' rule, when injustice prevailed,
had been blissfully forgotten.
It was as if people had become mellow and easy-going.
Now, everyone brought out the best in themselves.
Thank you for getting me off that alcohol shit, boss.
This juice is pretty good.
And it's probably a little better for us.
And down in the old poor part of Edda,
a young, strong kid, was preparing for his final exam.
COMPENDIUM FOR JURISPRUDENCE MODULE 3
When legal questions arise in different contexts…
But unlike most others,
he wasn't excited about the freedom on the other side.
In fact, it was overwhelming.
CAN YOU FORGIVE ME?
What's to become of a young god of thunder when the battle seems to have been won,
and everyone else seems to have found their way?
And the TV award goes to…
Iman Reza!
PARALYMPIC CHAMPION HELPS THE WEAKEST
We're lucky to have a very special coach
for the next few days.
It's none other than Norway's biggest biathlon star, Harry Kristensen.
Thank you so much.
I've prepared a few fun things for you that you might not have tried before.
But first, I hope we can agree to stop saying the following three things.
One, "I am a victim."
Two, "People should feel sorry for me."
Three, "I can't do that because I'm not like everyone else."
Wow, what's going on here?
-How kind of you. -I can do it if I put my mind to it.
I'm not working today,
but I thought you had a meeting.
I was going to it,
but Saxa was so keen to go, I thought she could take it.
Fine, she's better than me at that stuff. Okay?
Okay.
I would like to welcome both the industry professionals and activists.
We are proud to take part in shaping a new green agenda.
Even the Giants hated the factory,
and turned down their most polluting productions,
to accommodate the new times.
I don't know how to explain it. Everything has changed for the better.
That's nice.
I don't drink white wine at 9:00 a.m. anymore,
and I don't vape either.
What about your love life?
No one has asked me that before.
Ever. Feelings aren't my strong suit.
You've just been so good at opening up here
with me, so I thought…
You thought…
Would you like to…
rate me on Trustpilot?
Of course.
See you at the graduation ceremony tomorrow.
And down by the now calm water,
kids once again fed the ducks.
And everyone had forgotten the dangers that once lurked beneath the surface.
Just think, you can study anywhere you like now.
And you can take care of me.
What are you gonna do?
I'll have your babies and take care of them at home.
Maybe I should have your babies.
You already had a baby. Now it's my turn.
But it's already left its nest.
Out in the big ocean where it isn't a threat to anyone.
Just as it should be.
Some things are hard to let go.
And for our young god of thunder,
one thing in particular was still haunting him.
Something that would soon change everything.
And though gods and Giants thought they'd made peace…
they could not avoid the future that had already been written.
-Are you sure about this? -Yes. We are family.
So, the big day. Final exam.
-Are you nervous? -A little.
But it's just a grade.
It's fine.
Isolde?
That's nice.
-I have to go. -Good luck.
Fingers crossed.
How would you summarize the citizens' rule of law?
Justice. Law and order.
Being willing to take up the fight against the ruling class.
You do believe that the police and our justice system does that, right?
That Norwegian society works, yes?
I'm not sure. Yes and no.
Mom?
Hey! Sorry, I had to get someone to cover for me. How did it go?
-I got a two. -Wow! That means you passed!
Congratulations.
You made it, even though you managed to question Norwegian democracy.
You passed and school is over. Good job.
-Thank you. -I'm so proud of you.
I'm so proud of you.
Was it published?
Yes, it was. Look!
-That is amazing. -What is?
-Wow. Good for you. -They printed my essay.
-Congrats. -Thanks.
Imagine that, and you wrote it all yourself!
Come on. We're going to celebrate.
This is fantastic.
This is the best mutton stew I've ever had.
-No, stop it. -Yes. It's better than my mother's.
It is! Do you want some more, Laurits?
-Wow, okay. -Here.
Thank you. Am I a bad Norwegian if I don't like mutton stew?
You're a bad Norwegian.
Excuse me. I have written a few words.
Because I am so proud of my boys today.
Laurits. It's so nice to see you happy, and that you've found love.
You've settled into yourself, and you aren't as angry at the world anymore.
We can thank you for that, Jens. We are so happy to have you in our family.
And a little angry, since you're stealing him,
now that you are moving in together.
And Magne, you're a high-school graduate.
I don't know if you remember the day we moved to Edda in our old car.
You were angry, because you didn't want to move to where you'd lost your dad.
And it was a tough time, when we lost him.
And for a long time, you lived in an imaginary world,
and escaped into your comic books with superheroes and stuff…
And it was probably because the real world was too harsh for you.
Therapists, speech therapists, dyslexia experts and so on.
The day we drove to Edda, I was really mad at you,
and I regret that, because now I know
what I should have said and done.
You were just scared to lose what made you feel safe.
You shouldn't yell at those who are scared. I'm so sorry.
You should help them become brave.
What I should have said then, I would like to say now.
Life consists of a long line of steps that you have to take one at a time.
You shouldn't be afraid to take the next step,
even if it takes you into an unfamiliar territory…
Because look at how well we're doing now.
You didn't think you would find a friend, but you did.
and we all miss her very much.
You thought you wouldn't finish school, but today, you passed.
You thought you would never get a girlfriend, but you did.
She's amazing. You should've kept her. I just wanted to say that.
You should listen to your mom
when it comes to the big questions in life.
Especially when I say,
you must not fear your next step.
You three are my superheroes.
-So, cheers. -Cheers.
That was lovely.
Cheers.
There we go.
This is a great chance to get rid of all our junk
now that Laurits is moving out.
I'll sort out Grandma's stuff, and you can take care of your own.
You can continue packing, get changed for the graduation ceremony,
-and I'll see you at school. -Yeah, great.
By the way, what was your favorite? What should I choose?
Urban Cowboy or Twiggy Stardust?
Okay.
-Drive safe. -I will.
-Magne, why did you stop? -I'm coming.
What are you doing?
Trying to see if we can fit a bed through the door.
Can't wait until I'm out, huh?
Stop it. It's good for us to get a proper bedroom.
And it gives us a chance to clean out our old lives.
Magne has started already.
Those?
Magne, I thought you threw those out a long time ago.
You're not going to read those now.
No.
The hammer, your favorite old toy.
What is it?
-Are you throwing them away? -Yes. They need to go.
We have to be tough about this. Get rid of all the junk.
Those things don't do you any good. Throw them out.
Out with the old, in with the new.
You're not convincing him to keep it all, right?
Look! I fixed it.
Are you going in that?
-Dad's old jacket is fine. It's vintage. -Vintage…
-Shall I take this? -Can I just look through them?
Just promise to hurry up. We're going to the graduation in a minute.
-Okay. -Laurits, you need to get dressed too.
On it!
What do you think?
Isn't the zebra print a bit much?
Okay.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR'S GRADUATES
Hey.
-Hey. -Can we talk?
-Sure. -Did you see my message?
I've been a total jerk.
Yeah.
If I could do it over,
I would.
And if I could get you back…
I would do that too.
Right. I don't know if I dare to do that.
That's what I'm trying to find out.
Okay.
-Hi, Magne. -Hi.
Welcome to the graduation ceremony for our talented seniors.
When you started here, you were big children.
Now that you are leaving us, you have become adults.
And today is the first day of the rest of your lives.
Now you are stepping into adult life
where you'll mold your own future.
We would like to honor each and every one of you on stage.
We are starting with Ada Hedeland.
We're going to try out a few activities today.
Tug of war, javelin, discus throw, archery.
I also brought kettle bells and medicine balls.
-Yes? -I don't think I can lift…
What was the thing we weren't going to say?
"I don't think I can do it because I'm not like the others."
-I'm okay. -All good?
So what would you like to do, buddy?
-Shoot. -Maybe you should try something else.
Discus throw, maybe?
Shoot.
Of course he can shoot, if he wants to do that.
And then, I would like to ask
Laurits Seier Jutul to come up to the stage.
-And an arrow. -No, I want to shoot my arrow.
It was the one that hit him. It means a lot to him.
All right. We'll use your arrow.
Just put it there. Can you hold it?
Aim as well as you can.
And then, you can pull and shoot when you're ready. Pull and shoot.
I'm so damn proud of you.
Are we sure about this?
His stance is a bit unstable.
Okay, we're stopping. Put down the bow, Hoder!
Hoder!
What the hell?
Magne, you've started changing, right?
Gods, grab your weapons!
We need to save the world!
The Giants are coming! They are everywhere!
Tyr!
Magne Seier.
Watch out!
Leave me! Go after Ran.
Save the humans.
If my love must die…
then everyone must die!
Where are you, worm?
Where are you?
Laurits!
Where are you?
-Where are you? -Laurits!
Fjor!
Thor!
Die, Giant!
Wow, thank you.
And thank you for the four stars on Trustpilot.
You deserved it.
See you around.
Did you ever think that maybe that big battle
was just inside your head?
Watch out!
I think that you think that what is happening is real.
You are nothing…
I think I'm Thor…
Isolde.
In this world, it didn't even happen.
…you know that these things aren't real, right? They are myths.
You need help from your friends.
You were the only friend I had. I miss you.
I'm with you.
-Aren't you coming? They have waffles. -I'll be right there. Just go ahead.
You are a good kid.
I'm no good.
Is Magne sick?
Kill him!
You've wandered into a fantasy world.
Ziprasidone and risperidone.
Phsychiatric…
Magne will get treatment.
Paranoid schizophrenia.
You are a good kid.
Magne?
You must not fear your next step.
Can we talk?
I've been thinking.
Maybe we can sit down somewhere?
I'm also scared.
I understand that you've been through something
that traumatized you or made you a little detached from reality.
But you hurt me.
I'm scared that you will do it again.
Because I really like you, Magne.
Can't you say something?
At some point, we have to let go of all that childish stuff and grow up.
It's really hard, but we just have to.
And love is the most dangerous of all.
I don't expect you to go down on one knee,
or that we won't make any mistakes.
But I do expect that you do your best.
If you promise me that, I'll do the same.
And then…
I will be your girlfriend again.
Hey.
Shall we sit down?
-Hey! -Congratulations!
-Hello. -Look at that.
Cheers.
-Cheers. -Cheers.
I will always be with you.