"NOR DEATH, NOR FATALITY, NOR ANGUISH.
CAN GENERATE THE UNBEARABLE DESPAIR
RESULTING FROM LOSING ONE'S IDENTITY." - H.P. LOVECRAFT
Hello, dear, how are you?
Are you all right?
You will see that everything will be fine.
Here, this is Monica, the best midwife in the hospital.
Are you all right?
Don't worry, it's standard procedure. No big deal.
It seems quite dilated to me.
- Did you give her oxytocin? - Yes, of course.
Increase it to 40 to speed up contractions.
Honey, now we have to try to get the baby's head.
You relax.
- It is misplaced. - Don't worry, it happens a lot.
- You will see that everything will be fine. - Sure, but you have to help us out, okay?
When I tell you, take air and breathe.
Get some air and breathe.
Breathe, breathe, breathe. More, more.
- Go, go, go. - More, more.
- Come on I have it, I'm almost there. - Very good.
The shoulders are stuck.
- McRoberts maneuver? - Yes, please.
- Yes. - All right.
- Are you ready? Okay, just breathe. - Let's get started.
And push, push, push, push.
And to think that some want to give birth at home.
- How much we will miss you, Anna. - Thank you.
But I will be back soon.
Yes, yes, but you will be the patient.
Don't go on sick leave For you will have to be there at my delivery.
I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Hello.
Hello, my love.
Hello, puppy, come here.
What?
Come on.
Come.
I had to get married to you, Tesla.
Damn.
What is it? Do you want to help me?
Come on down.
Come on.
Good-so.
They came out great.
It all looks new, doesn't it?
I'll increase the light a little bit here, let's see.
Thus.
Do I send them?
I am sending them now.
Fact.
What's up? Are you hungry too, you big eater?
Come here, come on.
Whose is it? Whose gruel is this?
What a speed, let's see.
Well, they look lovely.
The house is incredible.
And they speak Spanish, not bad.
Ah, Tesla. No dogs allowed.
I'll have to leave you with Lucas. You like him anyway, don't you?
It is decided, you will stay with him.
Fact.
I'm not giving you anything, you big eater. You have already had dinner.
Featherless and blind,
this is one of the strangest creatures strangest in the world.
This puppy is only one day old
And his first mission is to throw away away all the eggs found in the nest.
This nest of common reed,
without knowing it, serves as a shelter for a young cuckoo.
Love.
Excuse me.
Mine is not a client, he's a frustrated fucking architect.
Do you want to build a panic room at home, are you in?
But he wants it so hidden that it is impossible to realize it.
And there is a subway strike.
Balls.
Well ... all wonderful.
How about you?
How are you?
You smell so much like alcohol.
- I have to take care of the customers. - Of course.
- At least you could have called me. - Dead phone.
You play Pokémon all the time.
I'm hungry.
Cold dinner, warm beer.
- Just the way I like it. - Well, if I had arrived on time....
- Do you want a beer? - Yes, but alcoholic.
Forget it.
Nothing happens for one, go figure.
Hey, did you make the crema catalana?
You are the best.
I wanted it alcoholic.
In the Black Forest?
Why not in Tenerife?
I would like to come back With a nice tan.
See.
They have a tanning bed.
- Price? - Free.
The home exchange is free of charge.
There is nothing free in the world.
Underlying this is a mutual trust.
Yes, it's like having a hostage each.
What are you talking about?
"You don't break my washing machine And I won't pee on your underwear."
There is insurance.
And then this couple seems very recommendable.
Please, they are a nice old couple.
- They collect garden gnomes. - Adorable.
What period?
How do you mean?
You know that very well.
You took your vacation time for the week of the third, didn't you?
Of course, yes. On the third of March, yes.
February.
Marc, Feb. 3.
February is impossible.
I have to finish the project for that asshole.
They might even make me a partner.
But we had already decided.
What if we leave in March?
By March I will have given birth.
Shit.
Sorry, love. Sorry.
The "till death do us part" is perhaps a bit outdated.
What are you doing?
I'm sick of it, Marc.
I'm serious,
I'm tired of feeling alone in dealing with everything.
The house, the -- the various chores,
- Tesla, this, all of it. - You are not alone.
You haven't read any of the books I gave you.
- Well, but... - No, be quiet.
I will not be able to assist me in childbirth And I will need you there.
And we will need you even after that.
Soon the baby will be born and still we haven't decided on a name, you know?
Take responsibility for yourself, I am serious.
- Anna, I... - No.
You know how it is with work.
It is important to me.
Need.
Good morning.
Hello.
They say that with tanning beds.
you can achieve a magnificent tan in three to four sessions.
Do I take that as a yes?
We could use some peace of mind, right?
Before we find ourselves in hell.
This breakfast is a disaster, Marc.
Why did you reduce the kitchen like this?
Love?
I'll leave everything here, okay? I will be 100 percent yours.
Yours alone.
Hey.
- Hi. - Hi, come in.
No, I can't. So, I brought you this.
- Yes. - He cannot eat sugar or chocolate.
- Mix the gruel with the canned food. - Yes, don't worry, he will be fine.
How are you?
Good.
I am almost nearing the end of my novel.
I would like you to read it.
You need to fix the gate on the terrace.
Better not, so you come in whenever you want.
You never answered my messages.
- This is not a good time. - Yes, sorry.
But will you read my novel?
Yes?
Lucas, I couldn't find the ring. Are you sure you lost it at my house?
Yes.
I don't know.
Okay, bye, big eater.
Come on, Tesla, I baked some chocolate chip cookies.
- Hi. - Hi.
Let's go.
Serafin, let us know if something happens.
He has the keys to the house, doesn't he?
Yes, yours and the whole building's.
- Thank you for everything. - Have a good trip.
First things first.
Here.
- Good. - Thank you.
What is it? Male or female?
We don't want to know until the time comes.
So sweet.
I am happy that you have experience.
You are talking to a couple
Who made his first home exchanges even by letter.
What Hans means Is that we are very old.
For us, however, it is the first time.
We have three golden rules.
Respect other people's belongings,
Settle into the new environment,
And leave the house as it was given to you.
You look good, huh?
Do you exercise?
Well... I don't have much time lately.
But I like to train, yes.
It shows.
Thank you, thank you.
Do you like it?
Yes-yes, yes, very much.
- It's a smart watch, right? - Yes.
It monitors all my movements,
check my pulse,
schedules all my activities and even tells me the time.
No, no, please. No, no.
- Take it. - Marc.
I insist.
- No. - Take it as a welcome gift.
Danke.
I don't like Having a watch that is smarter than I am.
I get confused with all those functions.
What about you, Anna?
- How is the pregnancy going? - Good.
Unfortunately, you know, no alcohol or smoking.
Healthy living.
What a wonderful smile you have.
You have beautiful teeth.
Danke schön.
- You were right, they are lovely. - Yes.
- You made a mistake in accepting the watch. - Why? He gave it to me.
Maybe the car is over there.
I think it is here.
Wait.
Love?
This is the key to a Maserati.
- Really? - I'm going to drive a Maserati, really.
But I...
No.
No, no, no, no, no way.
Honey, this is a Grand Tourer. It has a whopping 450 horsepower.
I know you don't care, But this car is a jewel.
- Marc, come on, make sure you don't scratch it. - Long live Germany!
You'll be surprised how quiet it is. It drives itself.
Ah, there isn't.
Quiet, quiet.
RESPECT THE PERSONAL BELONGINGS OF OTHERS
Welcome to the home of Hans and Olga.
Playback: welcome playlist.
Yes.
"We hope you will feel at home."
So sweet.
What is this?
Hans.
Love, can you remind me what these people do for a living?
All I know is that I am retired.
- I'm going to look downstairs. - Okay.
- What? - Hi, how can I help you?
How nice, let's see.
Good, good, good.
I can see you!
Olga. Look.
Come on.
Thank you for convincing me.
It's really good, huh?
It has a cherry flavor.
Too strong for me.
So Hans writes self-help books?
I googled it.
It is a best seller.
They have translated it into like 20 languages.
Listen here.
"In each instant, the account starts over again.
And the human being has a wonderful gift:
the opportunity to start and try again."
Love, look.
Who...
You are the guests.
Sorry, I thought you were coming tomorrow.
I am Lili, the daughter of Hans and Olga.
Sometimes I come for a bath,
When I am alone.
I am Anna and he is Marc.
Pleasure.
Do you also speak Spanish?
I like languages.
I collect them.
Each language brings with it its own way of thinking.
German, for example,
Has words that are beautiful and terrible at the same time.
Like "fernweh."
Do you know what it means?
It is the opposite of "nostalgia."
A desire to see new places.
What ... makes us travel.
Pleasure.
My pleasure.
Hello.
It's obvious that they adopted it, right?
- What's going on? - What do you want to wear today, Hans?
See here.
Do you find me sexy?
Yes.
- Was the adopted daughter sexy, all naked? - Naked?
I didn't notice it.
See here.
I'll show you something.
1, 2,
three--four and five.
Now here, okay?
One, two, three,
four, five, six and seven.
The walls do not match.
You mean they have a secret room?
That's right.
Crazy.
But.
How much do you think it measures?
I don't know, maybe ... three square meters.
I think it's a panic room.
- Well, rich people are always afraid. - Yeah.
But it doesn't have a door and no windows either,
How do they do with ventilation?
It looks perfect.
Perfect I wouldn't say, since you found it.
But I am the Sherlock Holmes of architecture, you know.
Sorry, what?
- You don't like it? - Idiot.
- Can you make it? - Yes, of course.
Well, I mean, wait, done.
Marc?
Love?
Marc?
Call from Anna.
Hey.
Where are you?
Love?
Can you hear me?
Honey?
You are worrying me.
Marc.
My love.
How are you?
I thought I would find you lying in bed.
You were very lucky.
They said you have only a sprained knee.
The car, on the other hand, fell apart.
You could have killed yourself.
It is a miracle.
Love.
What are you doing?
Marc.
Aren't you going to say anything?
Marc.
I'm going home tomorrow.
You do as you like.
SETTLE INTO THE NEW ENVIRONMENT
Yes, you can count on it, don't worry.
Thank you.
- It is a miracle that you are alive. - The miracle is you, really.
Ah, the sleeping beauty has awakened. I have to leave you.
Say hello to her from us, partner.
Of course, thank you. See you soon.
Good morning.
Come.
Sit down.
How do you feel?
Very good.
First things first.
What is it?
Iron, like the one you take home And that you forgot.
Here, freshly squeezed.
How's the leg?
Ready for the hike.
- What excursion? - We have to be tourists, don't we?
Hans told me not to worry about the car,
That insurance will take care of everything,
And that the important thing is that we are okay.
Now he calls you "partner"?
He is a strange guy.
But also intriguing.
I think he likes me.
Ah, he told me that we can use Smart car without any problems.
We hope that at least this makes it to the end of the vacation.
Take.
You'd better drive for me, right?
Good.
- Where are we going? - Established itinerary.
- Ready to start the journey. - He's taking us.
Guidance.
The female cuckoo deposits a single egg in the nest of another bird,
Who then hatches it along with the other eggs, believing it to be one of her young.
Female cuckoos manage to create an almost exact copy
Of eggs laid by another species.
Always being the first to be born,
cuckoo's baby,
When foster parents are not looking,
has as a hobby to throw other eggs out of the nest,
so he will make sure he is well fed
And it will be able to grow without any obstacles.
The parents feed the baby, which will grow to twice its height.
Later, he opens his wings...
And leaves the nest forever.
How strange that to build a clock That imitates a beautiful house,
one is inspired from such a parasitic bird.
No one knows why we feel here so much affection for clocks.
The answer is simple.
An 18th-century farmer,
In the Black Forest, he could only do two things:
Building clocks...
building clocks,
Or build clocks...
He opens his wings and leaves the nest ... forever.
- Do you feel up to driving? - Yes.
What happened?
Too many hormones in the bloodstream, I suppose.
What happens to you?
I don't know, you wanted to leave yesterday,
And today you don't, all of a sudden you want to take advantage of the vacation.
I don't know, I don't understand it.
Just tell me one thing.
The small...
is it mine?
Anna?
Marc -- seriously?
Of course it's yours.
Are you sure?
Look, it was a long time ago.
Lucas had lost his wife,
you were obsessed with your new job, and I...
I swear, though,
I swear to you,
that since we decided to have a child
I'm completely done, I swear.
You know I would do anything for you.
I feel I have been reborn.
We have a new opportunity,
And I don't want to lose you.
- Excuse me. - It's okay, it's all right, really.
How ugly that watch is.
It was really ugly.
But the museum was also very ugly.
Come here, baby.
Excuse me.
Marc?
Lights.
Surprise!
- Welcome home, Hans and Olga. - I plugged everything in from the clock.
Also the fireplace.
Are you sure you are okay?
I'm fine.
Really, I'm fine.
All right.
What about Simón?
- What do you think? - What if it is female?
It will not be.
What do you know about that?
I just hope he doesn't have my nose.
That would be a shame,
Because I like your nose.
Bruna.
We could call her Bruna.
Strange smell.
It's cologne, don't you like it?
Do you go out dressed like this?
Yes.
What? It's just a jacket, I like it.
- Are you sure you can drive? - Yes.
I feel much better with these. Have one.
Do you need anything else?
Strawberries.
Strawberries?
It is my first birthmark.
Good.
Go for the strawberries.
"Your guests are a little strange."
"You are an asshole."
"Why did you tell Marc everything?"
"What? I didn't say anything."
- Hello. - Hi, Olga.
Movement detected two nights ago.
Hi, Marc.
I found this ring, cleaning on the floor.
I thought it was yours, however, it says:
"Lucas and Marta, forever together."
Excuse me?
You are next.
You have to leave now!
Don't wait even another second.
- I don't understand it. - You have to go away.
Love. Look who I met in the village.
Sit here.
- Anna, are you home? - I'll be right back.
Marc?
Marc, there is a strange woman upstairs in the bathroom.
You need to call the police.
Majo.
Kontena!
Hey, hey, hey!
I'm going to kill you. You have to pay for it. Don't run away.
Easy, easy.
- Do you know her? - No, never seen her in my life.
She escaped from a psychiatric hospital.
He has Capgras syndrome,
confuses strangers with people he knows.
You were lucky.
I was told that it is dangerous.
And are you okay?
Yes, thank you.
Tonight is Fasnacht.
It is the country's carnival.
Witches are celebrated as they descend from the woods to take over the village,
Bringing darkness, frost...
- And revelry. - Fun.
I don't know about you, but I need some recreation to recover.
You are invited.
All the families in the village have their own wooden masks,
that have been passed from generation to generation for centuries now.
Sounds good, doesn't it?
Should we do something?
Just enjoy it.
- Is it alcoholic? - No.
The earrings look good on you.
Love.
I think we should talk About the message that Hans sent you.
No.
There is nothing to talk about.
Boo!
Witches! It is time to return! Leave the elms, firs and oaks!
Leave the caves and mountains behind! The city Is yours now!
Take it as a ripe fruit!
- Narri! - Narro!
What happened?
Quiet.
No, leave them.
They look good on you.
You're a little tipsy.
The waiter didn't quite understand me,
And served me an alcoholic beer.
I am so sorry.
- But the baby? - Come on.
It was just a beer.
No, wait, Marc.
I don't feel it.
Don't worry.
You always said.
That stress can cause it not to move.
And now he is sleeping.
However.
there are ways to wake him up, right?
Tesla?
What?
Tesla?
Baby, what is it?
What's going on, huh? What's the matter?
You are very tense.
You need to relax a little bit.
We are here because we want to be.
For fun,
And be reborn from our ashes.
I don't remember anything.
Are you sure it was just one?
Come on.
Lie down.
Attention.
Thus.
What is it?
It is a rune.
It means "rebirth."
But you have always hated tattoos.
One can always change one's mind.
Well ... still better than "mama's boy."
Yes.
- I love you. - Me too.
What?
Quiet.
Are you okay?
Hello, hello, I'm the neighbor.
The dog snuck in from the yard.
Can I come in?
Thank you.
Tesla?
Thank you.
Tesla, come.
What's up, Tesla?
Tesla?
Tesla, come on, what the ...
What did you do to me?
What are you talking about?
I have a fucking tattoo on my shoulder, Marc.
- Of course. - What?
How could you do that Without my permission?
We did it together.
When?
Honey, you worry me. Last night at Fasnacht.
- Last night? When I was unconscious? - I would never allow myself.
- We said it was like remarrying. - No, no, no, no.
No, no, I...
I would remember that.
It's the hormones that confuse you.
Here -- take this, it will help you.
Wait, quiet, don't cut yourself.
Knowing you, I should have avoided it.
- But you were so enthusiastic. - Knowing me?
But who are you?
Suddenly you became a person...
neat, careful,
And Lili seems to be...
Who are you?
Listen.
I know I have made mistakes.
I know that I have not treated you well, and that I have...
Taken too much for granted.
But now I won't do that anymore.
I'm afraid, Anna.
I really want to try again.
I want you to love me again, And I want to take care of you again.
Like when I said:
"Our love is so true that it will never die."
And when were you going to tell me?
- I want to leave. - What is it?
I want to have an ultrasound in my hospital.
- There are good hospitals here. - No, I don't feel well,
And I want to leave.
Come on.
Have one.
It will be good for you.
Take it.
If you want us to leave, we leave.
No problem.
Now I'm going to call Hans and tell him.
Quiet.
Hans. How are you doing, partner?
All taken care of, tomorrow we go.
Thank you.
I go to the village to buy him a gift.
That's the minimum, isn't it?
Are you coming?
I'd rather stay to get the tickets.
Whatever.
I'll be back soon.
Hi, Lucas, it's me.
How is Tesla doing?
You told me That the neighbors were doing strange things,
I would like to know what you were referring to.
Come on.
- Lucas? - I'm not Lucas, ma'am.
- Serafin? - Yes.
- What's going on. - Tesla has disappeared.
- What? - We can't find it anywhere.
And where is Lucas? Why does she have his phone?
To warn people, ma'am.
Lucas climbed onto the roof and jumped off.
Tragedy.
Signo...
Cab service, guten tag.
Hello.
- I need a cab to the airport. - To the airport?
- That's right. - We will send you a car
- Now, immediately. - At your location shortly.
It is better for you if you do not fight.
What's going on?
You are next. You have to go now!
I have strawberries.
Welcome home, Hans.
What are you doing?
I was going out to get some air.
What about the bag?
I need it to buy something in the village.
Couldn't you have come with me earlier?
I didn't think about it.
You look tired.
If you sit down, I will make you tea.
It's cold outside, thinks the child.
Marc told me to come by.
I have cookies.
They are freshly made.
I'll take it.
Come.
Make yourself comfortable.
It feels so good here.
I don't know why you are in such a hurry to get home.
What about the tea?
Coming.
Can you pass me the bag?
I need a pill that I have there.
So cute.
You are beautiful.
Take.
Please!
No.
No, no, no, please!
Please don't!
Marc.
Marc wants to save the relationship.
He accepted the sacrifice.
Where is it?
What did you do to him?
He is waiting for you.
Barcelona.
I will not give you my body.
Really?
Would you kill your child?
No.
- Hello? - Serafin?
- Ma'am. - Could you come up to the apartment for a moment?
The neighbor left us a message...
- worrisome. - Worrying?
- Thank you. - What do you mean by.
Is anyone there?
Hello? Police?
I found the body of a man.
Yes, of course I'm sure.
He is definitely dead.
- Did you call the police? - Yes, ma'am, of course.
- It's a crazy thing, though. - What about the wife?
- I don't know, she disappeared. - What?
- I can't find it. - Did you look for it all over the house?
- Of course -- in the bathroom? But yes. - Even in the bathroom?
Look, we are going to stay here
so as not to interfere with the work of the police.
- But please keep us informed. - Yes, of course.
- Thank you. Thank you, Serafin. - You're welcome. See you soon.
She is still alive.
No one will believe her.
Revenue.
Please come in. It is located there.
The owners have been notified.
They will come back when you are finished with all the investigations.
A couple of days ago,
the neighbor committed suicide.
Perhaps the two cases are related.
Hey, my big eater, come here.
Come on.
Eater, come here.
Good.
You have to get rid of her.
We have to get rid of it.
The police will ask around a bit.
Then you can return home.
Hi, Mom.
LEAVE THE HOUSE AS IT WAS GIVEN TO YOU
Who are you?
He cannot stay here.
Monica -- right?
- Yes. - Anna told me a lot about you.
He loves you.
She will soon give birth and wants you to help her.
Yes, but I don't know who you are.
I'm here for a replacement in the basement.
There is an emergency in room three.
They ran out of oxytocin, gauze....
Blame the cuts.
Sorry, I'm in a hurry. Let's talk later.
After what happened in the building, I need rest.
Yes, but I am safer if you are there, come.
Don't worry, I'll only be gone one weekend.
- Yes, yes, yes. - Let's see.
So? What do you think about Klaus?
What if it is a female?
Lilith.
Like Mom.
Hey!
Anna.
You still have the cravings.
Anna?
Hey, hey!
Anna.
What I just injected you with Is called oxytocin,
Also known as the "love hormone."
Humans secrete it naturally.
It is the hormone that enables us to love,
To be faithful, compassionate and kind.
It also works to speed up delivery.
Only two centimeters.
We will have to speed up the process.
Shit!
Shit, shit, shit.
It hurts, doesn't it?
Now you will feel a lot of pressure here.
Don't worry, the pain is normal.
Especially without painkillers.
And then what?
What are you going to do?
Anna. Anna, look at me.
Look at me.
Look at me, please.
Look at me.
All this pain you are doing To yourself, can't you see it?
Don't you like what you see in the mirror?
Shit!
Mirror,
mirror,
Tell me what the future holds.
Think about it.
When the child is 10 years old, you will be 80.
If you get there.
I'm going to kill you.
Who's there? Serafin, it's Marc from the palace.
- Open up for me, please. - Yes, Marc, of course.
Don't go away, Serafin!
Call the police immediately, the crazy foreigner is in the building.
Anna.
Anna, set me free.
Only I can give you back your body.
All we need is the child's blood.
Old bastard.
I never liked my nose.
Yes.
I love you.
I love you so much.
Yes.
Please come in, they are here.
We have a murder case. We need support.
Copy. Sending reinforcements.
There are two bodies here, a man and a woman,
both in their 30s, killed with edged weapons.
THE CUCKOO'S CURSE