I often think back to that day although it's been almost a year.
But it would be hard not to.
Because it was the day my life turned upside down...
Wake up!!
- Let's go! Let's go! - Lucas, stop it.
One... two... three!
- Let go! - Come on, mum!
No, five more minutes... I've barely slept.
Get up!
- Lucas! - Get up!
- Let's go! - You...
Get up!
See? You got up! You got up! You're up!
- I am now... - See? Let's go!
It's the holidays, mum!
Be quiet!
Wait...
Good morning ms. Jadzia, we're going.
- Why so early? - To avoid the traffic.
- Goodbye! - Ms Jadzia, could you water our...?
- Yes, I'll water them. - Thanks!
And this.
Little guy! I've got something for you.
- It's all junk food! - Thanks!
It's the holidays, right?
BEHIND THE BLUE DOOR
Turn. Right. In two hundred. Meters.
As. You. Wish. Madam.
- Do you want to play a guessing game? - Guessing game? Seriously?
Seriously.
- OK... I'll go first! - Wait! Girls first.
What is... long... flat... and you can swim on it?
- A kayak! - No...
- Canoe? - Flat!
- A dinghy! - No.
- A raft? - Oh, I forgot. It has a sail.
A board? Mum? Really?
Yes, I bought you lessons. Starting tomorrow.
How cool!!!
Lucaaaaas...
Muuum...
All right!
It hurts...
You need to be brave. Your knee is crushed.
You've been through a complicated operation.
Where's my mum?
- We took her to another hospital. - Why?
Because you see... Your mum is in a coma.
What does that mean?
It means she's fast asleep and we don't know how to wake her up.
I know how to. I want to go and see her.
You need to rest now.
Come on...
- Does it hurt? - No.
- Be honest. - I am honest.
One more time. Work it.
Lucas, I know you want to leave. But you can't speed it up.
As soon as your mum wakes up, we'll tell you.
- Let's get some clothes from your flat. - How come?
Because... you're going to be living with me.
- But I've already got a home. - But you can't live alone.
Come on, dear. You'll be fine with me.
There you go.
I can't really stand here. This drive is for ambulances.
One moment.
- Ms. Cybulska? - Yes?
Can we go and see mum? Please. I beg you.
Can I go in?
Mum... Get up, I want to go home.
You do hear me, right?
I'm sorry I didn't come for so long.
Don't be silly.
One, two...three!
Your mum needs some peace now.
Come on.
Come on now.
Ms. Cybulska?
Lucas, is that you?
I found this in the postbox.
You shouldn't use the stairs by yourself.
I know... Maybe I could visit mum tomorrow and read it to her.
- It's from the bank. - From the bank?
What?
It says they haven't received their last payment.
- If your mum doesn't wake up... - She will.
No, of course. Yes, she will.
- But... - What?
Are they going to take our home?
They might...
Mum is definitely going back to work.
- I'll get it. - No, I will. I need to exercise my leg.
- Are you Lucas Borski? - Yes.
Good. Pack up. You're coming with me.
Maggie, I mean Lucas mum never told me that...
I'm not going to explain our family issues.
Anyway, we're close family.
Maybe it would be worth getting in touch with...
- Watch out! - We're not that familiar.
If you hadn't been eavesdropping nothing would have happened.
- Were you talking about me? - Not only.
Can you tell me what's going on here?
Ms. Agata is your family. Your aunt. Auntie.
- What? - I'm your mum's sister.
I don't believe you. Mum never told me she had a sister.
- Maybe she didn't want to. - Mum tells me everything.
- Don't use that tone. - She's an impostor!
Listen, you brat! This isn't much fun for me either.
But if you're going to behave like this, it'll be even harder! Got it?
Why so nervous?
Sorry.
I've got something... That might convince you.
I need to sit down.
- Mum wore braids? - We both did. That was the fashion.
Strange.
I'm sorry I shouted...
So am I. I don't know how to deal with children.
I'm not a child.
- What's this? - What?
That?
- That's High Cliff. - Which is..?
My Bed and Breakfast.
- You'll see tomorrow. - But I don't want to go!
You didn't think I'd be looking after you in Warsaw?
I can't leave mum.
I talked to the doctor...
We're leaving tomorrow.
Come on.
It looks as if it devoured people.
Hop in!
Maybe you forgot to put some coal in, auntie?
Don't be silly. This is a very good car. Old but gold.
I've had it since nineteen...
What a pershing...
It might not be the fastest, but it's good enough for me.
- What for? - Everything!
You know... I do everything alone.
Sometimes I have to pick the guests up too.
When are we coming back?
She needs me.
We're almost there.
Here we are.
It should be open.
Come on! Come. I'll make you something to eat.
Egg. Is that ok?
Come on, come on.
When the water boils, make yourself some tea. I'll be back in a moment.
Are you done?
I've prepared your mum's old room for you...
Unfortunately, it's on the first floor.
It would be better if you slept downstairs, in no.3.
- I prefer my mum's room! - The stairs are steep.
I don't mind! I want mum's room.
Good. Come on then.
Oh, High Cliff's most important rule: always knock.
Pardon?
Always knock if you want to come into a room.
All right...
Repeat after me. It's very important.
- Always knock. Why? - For the guests' comfort.
Here we are.
Why are they blue?
Your mum painted them. She was always a bit crazy.
- Nice. - I don't know...
I like them.
Breakfast's at 8:30. Don't be late. Good night.
Good night...
You have reached Maggie Borska. Leave your message after the tone.
Hello.
Why are you screaming?
Your breakfast is in the kitchen. The guests want to eat in peace.
There you go.
Do you need a special invitation?
Hey, look!
Out of the way!
Oh dear, I'm bleeding.
Hey, you. Didn't you hear me coming?
- I did. - Why didn't you get out of the way?
I thought you knew how to drive.
You'd better learn how to walk. Cripple!
Whale!
Lucas?!
It's Crazy Agata! Let's get out of here! I'll get you!
Are you all right? What did they want?
Nothing. I could have dealt with them myself.
Lucas... Lucas...
I don't want to be here.
- Listen... - I don't want to listen!
- Don't talk like that. - Leave me alone. I hate this place.
Is this about the kids?
It's about everything! Including you. Take me back home.
I can't.
I've got something for you. This belonged to your father...
I don't want to hear about him! Go away!
You think I want this? You think I know how to look after kids?
- Was dad from here? - No.
He came to work during the holidays.
He fell in love with your mum and she fell in love with him.
- And that was it. - And?
Your dad disappeared the night before their wedding.
- Disappeared? - Just like that.
It was a terrible night.
There was a storm at sea.
A fishing boat crashed on the rocks in our bay.
You could hear the shouts out here.
- Did everyone die? - No.
Four of them swam to shore. They found the fifth in the morning.
Apparently he got tangled in the ropes trying to get off.
He hit his head and passed out.
They never really figured out
how he managed to find himself on the beach later.
As you can imagine, it was hell here.
The next morning, your father was nowhere to be found.
Your mother... My God... She was distraught.
I told her he was a coward, that he was afraid of the responsibility.
She got upset with me. She packed her things and left.
She never came back.
- Hey, watch out. - Can I keep it? - Not really.
But, auntie... Please.
I'll be careful. I promise.
Alright, but be careful.
Auntie... I'm sorry about before.
It's all right.
I'm off to the kitchen. Dinner won't cook itself.
- Neurology, may I help you? - Hello? This is Lucas Borski.
Has my mum woken up?
I got him! Did you see that? First time round!
I'm sorry, I'll call you tomorrow.
- What?! Fourth time. - Shut up!
- What do you want? - Nothing. We're bored.
I don't care.
We'll talk once you've lived here longer.
I don't have to live here. I can leave whenever I want.
Yeah, right...
Gentlemen, this goes in the hall for now...
Those are my things! Mine and my mum's!
Lucas, I had to do it. The bank took your home.
Why didn't you tell me before?!
Lucas!
Lucas, please!
Leave me alone!
- Lucas, open the door. Let's talk. - No.
Open at once!
When mum wakes up, then you'll see!
Open up! What are you doing?
You're a thief! Mum will never forgive you!
Should I bring another key?
Lucas!
I've had enough of you! Get it?!
Of you, of the Cliff... and your stupid rules about knocking!
Lucas, stop!
Auntie?
Are you there?
Auntie?
Turn back.
Auntie?!
Of course that's me
Lukas? What's wrong with you? I am... not well...
Maybe you should eat something? Come to the kitchen
May I eat here?
Yes, if you want...
What are you doing?
I'll go and make a new one.
No, no need, I am not hungry. I'm very sleepy now.
Are you sleeping in a bathrobe?
I'm a bit cold.
- Maybe I should turn the heating on? - No, no need.
So ok.
Then good night to you Good night Aunty
Hi weirdy!
Wait! I will not hurt you.
Weirdy...
He shouldn't be here. We are leaving just after the breakfast.
Good morning.
Go to the kitchen.
Last guests are leaving today. Better stay away and go for a walk
Or do something.
This is our area. You mustn't walk here.
Keep quiet. Everybody can walk here.
Why is one of your legs shorter?
I was in hospital.
Didn't you hear it? He got accident. His mother died
No! She is still alive!
Quiet please.
Oh noo!
Rubbish... take it.
You can use it... Let's go.
Take care!
- Lucas! What are you doing? - Me? I'm knocking...
- What for? - You told me to.
Yes, but the guests have all gone home.
You're still here.
And you thought I'd be sitting in the broom cupboard?
You're acting all weird, you know that?
Sorry.
I don't know, perhaps it's natural at your age...
I'll go upstairs. My leg hurts.
Weirdo!
Where are you?!
Weirdo?
Where have you gone?
Post-ies...
Tool-er...
Entrailor?
Strange...
A mannequin...
Is anyone out here?
It's nicccce of you to ssstep by...
Lucas!
- Mum? - I love you.
Lucas!
Lucas!!!
Don't be ssscared...
Who are you? Where am I?
- Where are you from? - I... came through the door...
The door?
There's a door in High Cliff. It's blue... I came in through it...
I've got to go.
Can you hear me?
I really must go.
Nooo...
- Auntie will be worried. - Auntie?
Yes, auntie.
- Are there more? - Pardon?
In your world, are there more of you? More?
- People? Oh, many. - Hundredsss?
More like billions. We're all over the place.
- I remember now. Sssomeone told me. - Someone?
Sssomeone else. Billionsss.
- I'll be off then. - Isss there anything you'd like?
For this stupid knee to stop hurting! Yes.
What are you doing!?
Let go!!!
It doesn't hurt...
Thank you...
Don't thank me. I did something for you,
so you'll do something for me.
- But what? - It'sss really nothing...
I want you to take something with you.
- What? - A souvenir.
Give me your hand.
Ssso you don't forget the poor old Entrailor.
I'm sure I won't forget you. Good bye!
Turn back if possible. Turn back.
Go. Straight. For. Three. Hundred. Metres.
Go. Straight. For. A hundred. And twenty. Meters.
Turn. Right.
Go. Straight. For. Fifty. Meters.
Turn. Back.
Turn. Left.
Go. Straight. For. Fifty. Meters.
Go. Left. For. Twenty. Meters.
Go. Straight. For. Seventy. Meters.
You have reached your destination.
Thank you for travelling with me.
Thanks! I wouldn't have got here without you.
Oh! I've got something for you!
Peep peep Peep!
Here, kitty kitty!
Weirdo. Come on.
Ouch! What? What are you doing?
Turn around. Turn around if possible.
Stupid bird.
Yes, auntie. All right, I'll be there in a minute.
- Where were you? - I was taking a walk.
- At this hour? - It just happened.
Do you know what I've been going through?
Sorry...
- Why aren't you answering your phone? - The battery died.
- The battery died? - Don't shout, auntie.
I'm not shouting!
I was worried about you!
- Next time, tell me where you're going. - Sure.
All right. Come on, let's eat.
- Auntie... - Lucassss?
Do you want sssomething to eat?
- Leave me alone! - It's me...
What a fall!
What's up with you, sis? Are you going on a date?
- Shut up! He needs help! - Have we got a straightjacket?
Can't you see something's wrong with him?
- It's not me, it's auntie! - Two straight jackets!
I did something bad to auntie!
- You murdered your own aunt? - No, it was the Entrailor! He did it!
- The Tailor? - The Entrailor. He's from another world.
There's no such thing. He's pulling our legs.
- Shut up! He's not pretending! - Please! Help me...
- It looks weird, right? - I'm never going in there! Let's go!
- All right, you can stay. - Alone?! Are you nuts!?
It's dark in here...
I don't like it here...
What a mess. Do you ever clean up?
What?
Auntie?
You've brought guessstsss, how niccce...
I like guessstsss...
Would you like to eat sssomething? I sssure... would.
This way!
What is that?! What is that?! What the heck is that?!
- Some kind of mutant. - Mutant what?
- I told you! - I thought you were mad!
We need more!
Quick!!!
Lucas, she's your aunt, do something!
We can escape through the terrace!
Oh, no...
Not like that!
Move.
Bucky! Aaah! Aaah! Help!
Leave him!
Quick! She's busting through!
- Lucas, I'm scared! - On the count of three!
One, two, three!
Run for it!
Over there!
Move. I don't have much space.
She wants to kill us!
- It's not her. - Oh yeah? Well who was chasing us, genius?
It's not her fault. She's... Infected. She should go to hospital.
It doesn't look curable. I reckon she's done for.
That's not true!
Where did this string come from?
I told you. The Entrailor. He controls them.
- We need to get him! - Why us? It's none of our business!
- They'll be everywhere soon. - And we'll all die. Stupid.
- She's not here. - Are you sure?
Not really...
Come on.
We can go through here.
Lucas, catch!
Thanks.
- I don't want to go in there... - Just go!
Thanks.
Where to now?
Lucas, watch out!
Quick!
To the blue door!
- What am I doing here? - Hopper, shush!!!
Oh no.
We're done for!
Have YOU gone crazy?! Are you nuts?!
Come in.
- Look, it's stopped hurting again! - Great! Can you fly?
- Awesome! - I told you!
- Hey, are we going? - Where?
- To kill the Entrailor. - No way. I'm going back.
Great. Say hi to his aunt.
- These colours... - Right... they're pathetic. All girly.
My mum would like them...
Has your mum been in hospital for long?
Yes. She's in a coma.
She didn't wake up after the accident. But she will.
- I really fancy a pizza. - Which toppings?
- All of them. - How about pineapple?
- Ew, I hate vegetables. - Pineapples are fruit, dumbbell.
- Hey! Wait! - Get a move on!
They're following us.
- What are they? - These weird birds.
- What do they want? - I don't know. But I don't like it.
- That's where he lives. - In that old place?!
Look, there's a passage.
- We're done for. - Shut up, Hopper.
What are we doing?!
Scram!!!
Hopper!
Hopper. are you all right?!
- I don't know. What did they do? - Nothing, they just ate the string.
Really? Is it edible?
If only we could get them past the hedge,
they could eat all the string.
Straight.
- If I'd known you had biscuits... - Shhh! You'll scare him.
We need you.
- This is it. - I don't want to go.
You can stay and guard the door.
Are you nuts? You want me to stay here alone?
You crybaby! I can't stand you sometimes...
OK, I'll stay With him.
Let's go.
Be quick, or else Agata will get us!
I'm back.
You made me wait ssso long...
But I'm patient. I've got lotsss of time...
- What did you do to my aunt? - I jussst wanted to look after her.
I'm going to look after you kidsss asss well...
- Just you try! - Now.
Turn back. Turn...
Did you really thhhink you could beat me?
I thought they could do it.
They could if there were more of them.
They'll never make it past the hedge.
Look! A tool shop!
Oh, what's this? Your dad's jacket...
- Did you know my dad? - Oh yesss... We met... onccce...
WKL thirty nine... It was a beautiful night...
That night I unleashed a storm..
...four of them got to shore, the fifth should've been mine...
But your dad...
Your dad took something which was supposed to be mine.
That's why I had to punish him.
And now I will take care of you.
Lucas, help!
Lucas!!!
No, no, no!!!
- Have they eaten it all? - No! Not yet.
Monia? What...
I wonder what mum's made for dinner.
Auntie!
Lucas, look!
What pretty...
...birds.
Mum...
Lucas...
Are you there?
Lucas?! My God! I've been here the whole time!
You've woken up!
No, son, it's you who've woken up!
- Doctor! - Is it urgent? We've got a problem...
- He woke up! - I know, three kids at the same time.
No, no! Lucas woke up!
- That's impossible. - Lucas...
Four? At once?! God, it's a miracle!
- I'm calling the Head! - Lucas...
There was a huge living room and a kitchen...
The door to your room was blue.
I told you that story when you were asleep.
- Really? About dad? - Yes, that as well.
About how we met.
About every day we spent together, before he died...
Mum, dad didn't die! Dad was on the boat.
- He saved someone! He's a real hero! - Of course.
What about auntie? Can we visit her?
My sister...
...has been dead for years. She died when you were tiny.
I told you about her too.
- Hello! - Ms. Cybulska!
Hello!
My sunshine!
I have something for you!
Quick! At the end of the corridor!
Monia?
Monia!
- You guys? - Who else could it be?
What are you doing here?
We've just woken from comas. How about you?
- Don't be silly, Bucky. - How do you know my name?
- Do we know you? - Of course! I'm Lucas!
You're Monia and you're Hopper.
High Cliff...
The Entrailor...?
Aunt Agata...
- Don't you remember?! - Get a grip, we're famous now!
If you say things like that when they interview us on TV,
you'll make us look stupid.
But I'm not joking! We entered the silver world.
Hey, calm down. There's no such thing as the silver world.
It's scientifically impossible. Must have been a dream.
Exactly. My dream was completely different.
There were these weird birds with fur and foil wings.
- You're crazy, you know that? - Foil wings...
- Sis... - You're nuts.
- Get off me, right? - Ok. Do we play a game?
- What? - The usual!
- You're so boring. - New boy! Are you playing with us?
- This one's nice. - It's beautiful.
We're on holiday in High Cliff now. We go for walks every day.
We chat and laugh a lot.
Everyone tells me I spent those few months
...in hospital lying in bed and sleeping.
Maybe, but I don't think that's the whole truth.
Mum says she believes me, but I think that like most people,
she's scared of what she can't understand.
Dad...
Mum!
I decided not to say anything more about the world behind the blue door.
I don't want her to be scared.