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00:00The man went to the supermarket with the intention of buying meat. Surprisingly,
00:04the butcher not only refused to sell, but also bluntly threw the man out immediately.
00:09Seeing the man still standing there, unwilling to leave, the butcher wiped his hands on his
00:13filthy apron and stepped out from behind the counter. The man wanted to step forward to
00:18reason things out clearly, but several strangers rushed forward, grabbed him, and dragged him
00:23unceremoniously away. The man desperately wanted to reclaim his legitimate rights,
00:27but in the end, not only did he suffer a brutal beating, but he was also violently thrown out
00:33of the supermarket, no different from discarding a piece of trash. Feeling their anger still
00:38unquenched, those thugs even callously used metal cans to bash the man's head. Though beaten until
00:44his head was bleeding profusely, the man resolutely refused to yield. The man dragged his painful,
00:50limping steps back into the supermarket, found the butcher, and said,
00:53I just want to say a few words to you. After wrestling the aggressive butcher to the ground,
00:58the man finally got the item he originally wanted to buy. After paying, the man heavily carried his
01:04purchase, limping step by step out of the supermarket. And this entire horrifying incident,
01:09it all stemmed from an immature and malicious lie told by that little girl. A few days earlier,
01:14taking advantage of the man closing his eyes and pretending to be dead still, the little girl had
01:19tiptoed over and placed a childish kiss on the man's cheek. Realizing something was not right,
01:24the man, alarmed, hurriedly pushed the little girl away. After that incident, the man not only
01:30gently explained to the little girl about the differences between males and females, but also
01:34kindly taught her that kisses should only be for the dearest loved ones, that is, her father and
01:39mother. Having her innocent gesture rejected, the little girl felt her fragile self-esteem deeply
01:45wounded. And so, when she returned home from school, the little girl harbored a bitter plan
01:50for revenge. She whispered to the principal, He showed me his little thing, it was hard and long,
01:55just like a tiny wooden stick. However, what the little girl could not have foreseen at all was
02:00that her tiny lie would cruelly destroy the man's entire life. Living in a peaceful small town in
02:05Denmark, the relationships between people here were incredibly simple and sincere. Almost everyone
02:11knew and trusted each other. The men in the town often gathered to go hunting, picnicking, and enjoy
02:16cheerful times together. Lucas was a dedicated teacher at the town's kindergarten. Because he could
02:21immerse himself in the world of children, the kids deeply loved this kind-hearted and open-minded
02:26teacher like a big friend. One day, Lucas had just stepped out of the supermarket after shopping
02:32when he unexpectedly saw his young student, little Clara, standing alone and bewildered by the roadside.
02:38After kindly asking around, Lucas learned that the little girl had gone out to play and couldn't
02:43find her way home. So Lucas, finding it convenient, drove her all the way home. Clara's father, a man
02:49named Theo, was Lucas' childhood best friend. The two were also kindred spirits, closer than anyone else.
02:55Out of genuine concern, Theo asked Lucas about the recent state of his relationship with his wife.
03:01Lucas wasn't entirely honest when he said everything was fine, but that clumsy lie couldn't escape the notice
03:06of his close friend. After so many years of bonding and understanding each other, Theo could
03:11tell if Lucas was hiding anything just by a glance at his face. It turned out Lucas had just gone
03:16through a painful divorce, and his young son was currently living with his ex-wife. Christmas was
03:21fast approaching, and Lucas desperately longed for his son to return and celebrate a warm and meaningful
03:27holiday season with him. As for Clara, who was lost and safely brought home by Lucas, Theo offered no
03:33comfort. Instead, he sternly told her to go to her room to think and reflect on herself.
03:39It seemed this wasn't the first time the little girl had intentionally gotten lost. Perhaps this
03:43was the innocent girl's way of trying to attract the attention of her parents, who seemed to be
03:47growing increasingly distant. The next day, Lucas happened to find Clara sitting sadly on the steps
03:53outside her house. Inside, her parents were constantly arguing about who would take her to school.
03:58Clara looked incredibly miserable and lost. She couldn't understand why her parents kept
04:03arguing endlessly like that, making the family atmosphere tense and suffocating.
04:07Lucas called Theo to inform him about Clara's situation, then gently took her hand and walked
04:12together towards the school. Although at the kindergarten, he was always friendly and played
04:17with the children, that closeness was limited to naughty boys. With girls, he always maintained a
04:22polite and cautious distance, perhaps to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. Perhaps Lucas' consistent
04:28kind attention made Clara feel incredibly close and trust him. She carefully wrapped a small paper
04:34heart, intending to give it to Lucas as a special gift, a symbol of her affection. Seeing Lucas happily
04:40playing and romping with other boys during recess, a radiant smile blossomed on Clara's innocent face,
04:46coming from the bottom of her heart. Perhaps in her tender heart, this was truly the image of a
04:51father she had always secretly wished for. Then, when Lucas closed his eyes, pretending to be fast asleep
04:57during a children's game, Clara quickly ran to his side, and the tragedy seen at the beginning of
05:02the film began to unfold. Having an innocent and well-intentioned gesture rejected, Clara felt her
05:08tiny soul as if pierced by an invisible wound. Her small face was instantly filled with sadness and
05:14disappointment. Although he clearly perceived Clara's unhappiness, Lucas didn't pay much attention to it.
05:20He thought it was just a fleeting childish pout. One late afternoon after school, Clara's parents
05:24hadn't come to pick her up on time. Huddled in a dark and quiet corner of the kindergarten office,
05:29Clara uttered a malicious lie to get revenge on Lucas, telling the principal,
05:34He showed me his little thing. It was hard and long, just like a tiny wooden stick.
05:38In reality, the reason she could describe it so vividly and graphically was because she had
05:43accidentally seen small video clips that older boys often watched and overheard their descriptions
05:48of the strange shape of that thing in the videos. To prove that her words were completely true,
05:54not fabricated or imagined, Clara even took out the paper heart she had carefully prepared for Lucas
05:59and lied that it was a peace offering Lucas had intentionally given her. This made the principal
06:04feel incredibly incredulous, but she chose to believe Clara. After all, how could a mere five-year-old
06:09girl lie? After seeing Clara off, the principal held the paper heart and sank deep into thought.
06:15The very next weekend, Lucas was completely oblivious to what was happening. He went hunting
06:20in the forest. His unerring marksmanship helped him take down a plump moose with just one shot.
06:25That evening, everyone enjoyed the delicious venison together. After taking a drunken Theo home,
06:31Lucas also invited his female colleague from the kindergarten, Nadia, over. Nadia had just moved
06:36there for work and was still single. Between the two, there was an instant spark, feelings developing
06:41right from their first meeting. After a restless night together, they happily walked to work hand in
06:46hand. Lucas thought a beautiful life was about to begin, but what followed plunged him into hell.
06:52Lucas hadn't even played with the children for two minutes when the principal, with a heavy expression,
06:57called him into her office. The principal spoke in a rather roundabout way, only asking Lucas if he
07:02had done anything inappropriate with the children, but absolutely did not mention any child's name.
07:07Although Lucas adamantly denied it, he still felt extremely bewildered. To clarify everything,
07:13the principal told Lucas to go home and rest for a few days, to wait until things were cleared up
07:18before talking further. After all, this was an extremely serious matter for the kindergarten.
07:23To understand the full story, the principal invited a child psychologist, hoping Clara would
07:28recount exactly what had happened that day. Clara seemed to have realized her mistake. She completely
07:33denied what she had said before. Facing two adults with stern expressions, she said she really wanted
07:38to go out and play with her friends. The principal thought Clara was scared and therefore didn't dare
07:43to speak. So she encouraged the little girl to speak boldly, assuring her that everyone would
07:48protect her. At this point, the psychologist's words also began to sound suggestive. Perhaps wanting
07:53to quickly, in the conversation to go out and play, no matter what the psychologist asked,
07:58Clara nodded in agreement. A truth that never existed was thus born. Finally, the expert
08:03suggested it would be best to hand this matter over to the police, and also to inform all the
08:08children's parents. That evening, the principal called Clara's mother. She delicately recounted
08:13the incident. Your daughter may very well have been interacted with, and the perpetrator is someone
08:18very close to the family. As for who it was, the principal did not specify. The next day,
08:23at the kindergarten's parent-teacher meeting, the principal directly announced this matter.
08:27She pointed out that there might not be only one victim. She instructed parents to go home
08:32and pay attention to their child's recent condition, checking for unusual symptoms such
08:37as bedwetting, headaches, or nightmares. Although the principal did not mention Lucas's name
08:42and advised everyone not to make a big deal of it for the time being, such a shocking piece
08:46of news in a small town, combined with Lucas being suspended from work and sent home to rest,
08:51meant that in less than half a day, the entire town was buzzing with gossip. Regardless of whether
08:56their children had a fever or were sulking, they all assumed it might be due to having been
09:00interacted with. In an instant, Lucas became the town's pervert. That evening, even Lucas's ex-wife
09:07and son found out. His son, Marcus, sobbed on the phone. Mom told me not to contact you anymore.
09:13At this point, Lucas truly realized the seriousness of the problem. He told Nadia about it, but Nadia just
09:19brushed it off with a laugh. It's just childish nonsense. Who would believe it's true?
09:23However, subsequent events increasingly spiraled out of control. To prove his innocence, Lucas arrived
09:29at the kindergarten very early the next day. When he walked into the principal's office,
09:34everyone looked at him with strange eyes. The principal avoided him like the plague and also
09:38loudly called Lucas a pervert. Hearing those words, Lucas could no longer tolerate it.
09:44You said you would investigate clearly. Is this how you investigate? What exactly did I do wrong?
09:49The principal, also emotional, retorted, Clara is just such a small girl and you didn't spare her.
09:55Are you even human? Lucas wanted to clarify what Clara had said, but he was roughly thrown out of
10:00the kindergarten by other men who warned him it would be best to stay away from children from now on.
10:05Lucas was completely confused. He usually treated Clara quite well. He couldn't understand why the
10:10little girl would falsely accuse him like that. To uncover the truth of the matter, Lucas went to
10:15Clara's house, wanting to confront her directly to see what exactly had happened. As his former closest
10:20friend, Theo still politely invited Lucas into the house. Although Theo believed Lucas had done
10:26nothing wrong, he also believed his five-year-old daughter wouldn't lie. Just when Theo didn't know
10:31what to do, his wife saw Lucas sitting in the living room and flew into a rage, immediately throwing
10:36Lucas out and threatening that she never wanted to see him again or else she would castrate him.
10:41But Theo, too agitated by his wife's anger, lost control. He grabbed Lucas by the collar and shoved
10:47him against the wall. If you really touched my daughter, I'll blow your head off with a hunting
10:51rifle. Hearing the commotion, Clara came out to see. Lucas simply greeted her. He knew that facing a
10:57Theo enraged to the point of madness. Anything he said would be useless, so he had no choice but to
11:03leave. Seeing her parents so furious, Clara finally realized the seriousness of the situation.
11:08She tried to tell her parents the truth, but her mother dismissed those words as a reaction to
11:13psychological trauma, believing her daughter had become confused in her thoughts after a major shock.
11:19Clara also didn't know how to explain. In another development, the principal told Lucas' story to
11:24Nadia in front of all their colleagues, advising her to stay away from this pervert and scum.
11:29Nadia naturally didn't believe them, because she knew very well that Lucas at the kindergarten
11:33had never touched the girls. And after a few days of interaction, she hadn't found any
11:38strange habits in him either. Just as Lucas was thinking about how to explain things to his ex-wife,
11:43Clara knocked on his door. She wanted to take Lucas' pet dog for a walk. Lucas cautiously looked
11:49around, then reminded the little girl that she needed her parents' permission to come there.
11:53When Lucas asked Clara,
11:55Did I do anything bad to you? Clara replied,
11:58I don't know. I don't remember anymore. And there were others too.
12:01It seemed Clara might have been interacted with by others. Perhaps she didn't remember clearly,
12:06or was too scared to say. The result was linking this matter to Lucas.
12:10Lucas wanted to clarify who the others she mentioned were. He wanted to step forward and
12:14take Clara's hand, but she instinctively recoiled in fear, crying and saying she was very scared.
12:20Regarding her request to walk the dog, Lucas refused and advised her to go home quickly.
12:24The scene at the front door was witnessed entirely by Nadia. Seeing Clara's fearful expression,
12:30a spark of doubt also rose in Nadia's heart. This was like rubbing salt into Lucas' wound.
12:35Lucas angrily ordered Nadia out of the room. That day, it suddenly snowed heavily.
12:40Clara happily ran out into the yard, spinning and dancing. Because no matter how big a matter,
12:45for children it's only temporary. She had completely forgotten about Lucas.
12:49In another development, Lucas, the falsely accused man, moped around the house all day.
12:55Clothes were strewn all over the room, and dishes piled up in the kitchen. All of it seemed to reflect
13:00his utter despair at that moment. Any movement outside made him vigilant, fearing the townspeople
13:05would launch a surprise attack. Unexpectedly, it was his son, Marcus, who came, braving the snow to
13:11visit him. Compared to the rumors outside, Marcus believed that his father was absolutely not that
13:16kind of person. To comfort his father, the boy skipped school without his mother's permission,
13:21deciding to be by his father's side in this dark moment. Not long after, Marcus' godfather also
13:27rushed over. Similarly, he also stood by Lucas, believing him to be innocent and blameless.
13:33Although the police had launched an investigation, there was still no news about the case's progress.
13:38The godfather held Lucas' hand, telling him to persevere, that everything would eventually
13:42become clear. Marcus went to the supermarket to buy supplies. When it was time to pay,
13:47he was informed that this place no longer welcomed him and his father, and they should not return.
13:52Although very angry, Marcus did not argue with them. However, just as he arrived at his doorstep,
13:58he saw his father being escorted away by two police officers. The police did not allow the
14:02father and son to talk much, and immediately put Lucas into the police car. Being in too much of a
14:08hurry, Lucas even forgot to give his son the key. Normally, they would leave a spare key under the
14:13plank in front of the house. But ever since Lucas was suspected by the townspeople, he had put that
14:18key away. Due to their good relationship with Theo, the two families always kept spare keys for each
14:23other. Marcus went to Theo's house to get the spare key. When Theo learned Lucas was taken by the police
14:28for questioning, he kindly invited Marcus inside. Marcus wanted to ask Theo and his family for help
14:34for his father, but was refused with the words, you don't need to be responsible for your father's
14:39mistakes. Marcus insisted that his father was absolutely not that kind of person, and immediately
14:44questioned Clara, why did you lie? Why did you harm my dad? During the scuffle, Marcus angrily spat in
14:50Clara's face. Several people wanted to forcibly remove the boy from the room. Pushed hard, the young
14:55and hot-headed Marcus suddenly lashed out. For a young child, his actions were akin to a grasshopper
15:01trying to overturn a cart. The result was that he was thoroughly beaten up by the group. With nowhere else
15:06to go, Marcus went to his godfather's house. They discussed Lucas' case together. After a period of police
15:12investigation, a completely absurd thing was discovered. The children suspected of being
15:17interacted with all said they had been lured by Lucas to his basement and described it in great
15:22detail, from the wall paint color to the sofa arrangement. However, when the police searched
15:27Lucas' house, they found that he had no basement at all. This proved that all the children had lied.
15:33This alone was enough to prove Lucas' innocence. That evening, Marcus saw a photo of his father from
15:38his youth on the wall. The photo also showed a group of friends who had played and grown up
15:42together in the town. Their relationship had once been so close, but now it had turned into hatred
15:47all because of a child's lie. The next day, the godfather gave Marcus good news. Lucas had been
15:53acquitted by the court and was on his way there. Marcus, overjoyed, arrived early and waited
15:58downstairs. Finally, his father had been vindicated. The father and son emotionally embraced tightly,
16:04finally shedding the heavy burden in their hearts. Back home, Lucas stood at the door. He thought life
16:09would return to its previous course, but he had underestimated human nature. That evening,
16:15the father and son happily chatted about a bright future. Suddenly, a large rock flew in through the
16:20window. Lucas told his son to hide well and not move, then grabbed a baseball bat and rushed outside.
16:26But there was no one outside, only a black plastic bag lying on the ground. Lucas cautiously
16:31approached to look, and to his horror, inside was the corpse of his pet dog. This dog had been with
16:36their family for over 10 years, holding special meaning for both father and son. Marcus immediately
16:42lost control. The boy grabbed a steel pipe, intending to go avenge the dog, but in his heart,
16:47he actually had no answer as to who had killed it. Fearing his young son would do something foolish,
16:52Lucas took Marcus back to his ex-wife's house. In the heavy rain, Lucas painfully dug a hole in the
16:58backyard. He personally buried the old friend who had accompanied him for over 10 years.
17:03On Christmas Eve, Lucas went to the supermarket to buy holiday supplies, and then what happened at
17:08the beginning of the film occurred. The butcher at the supermarket not only refused to sell to him,
17:12but also beat him savagely. Then, along with others, threw him out of the supermarket.
17:17Although the law had restored his innocence, people's hearts still refused to let go. Lucas,
17:23undeterred, limped back to the supermarket, single-handedly subdued the butcher,
17:27and finally bought what he wanted. As he walked out of the supermarket, he was seen by Theo's family.
17:32Clara curiously asked why she didn't see his dog, but she had no idea that the dog had died because
17:37of her lie. Theo wanted to step forward to help, but was stopped by his wife. In truth,
17:42through his daughter's confession, along with police evidence and Lucas's gaze when facing him,
17:47Theo knew Lucas hadn't done anything excessive, but there was always a group of people around inciting
17:52others. He himself had fallen into a deep spiral of doubt and prejudice. Lucas sat in the darkness,
17:59his heart filled with despair. According to the town's custom, on Christmas Eve, everyone would
18:04go to church to sing carols and attend service. After careful thought, Lucas decided he would also
18:09attend. If he didn't go, everyone would assume he had indeed done something bad and was therefore
18:14afraid. He had to go to prove his innocence himself. Then, he limped straight into the church.
18:19He didn't flinch from the strange glances of others, but walked straight through the crowd
18:23with a straight back, found an empty seat, and sat down. Everyone who saw him showed surprise.
18:29When the prayer began, Lucas turned his head and stared intently at Theo's face.
18:33Theo also didn't avoid his gaze, but a hint of surprise appeared on his face.
18:38Earlier in the film, it was said that Theo was very confident he could easily tell if Lucas was lying,
18:43but this time he didn't detect any signs that Lucas was lying. Afterwards, Theo turned to his wife,
18:49and said he had seen something in Lucas' eyes. Next was the children's choir performing a hymn.
18:54Clara was also in the choir. Seeing Lucas sitting in the pews, she paused for a moment.
18:59Amidst the echoing hallelujah, Lucas finally could no longer hold it in. The pent-up resentment
19:04from the past period exploded. He repeatedly slammed his hands on the table to vent his anger,
19:09then stood up and walked towards Theo and his wife, who were whispering to each other.
19:14Lucas angrily threw the Bible at Theo, loudly challenging,
19:17Do you have something to say to me? Do you have anything to say to me?
19:21This stunned everyone present, even Clara on stage. The more Lucas spoke, the more agitated he became,
19:27and he began to repeatedly punch Theo. Knowing he was in the wrong, Theo didn't fight back or dodge,
19:33but let his old best friend vent his heart out. Lucas gripped Theo's head tightly,
19:38making him look straight into his eyes. What can you see in my eyes?
19:41Finally, an agitated Lucas was escorted out by the townspeople. Theo remained dazed in his seat,
19:48because he had seen utter despair in Lucas' eyes. Back home, Theo stood smoking alone in the hallway.
19:54On the bed, Clara was sleeping. In her hazy dream, she saw Lucas' dog. Theo heard his daughter speak,
19:59and went to see. Clara looked at the shadow at the door, thinking it was Lucas. Hello, Lucas.
20:05Things shouldn't have happened this way. At this moment, Theo finally became certain that he had
20:09wronged his best friend for so many years. Sitting by his daughter's bed, his tears flowed,
20:15and he sobbed. Not long after, Clara also woke up. Seeing her father crying by the bed,
20:20and hearing him say Lucas was his best friend, Clara once again told the truth.
20:25I only said stupid things, he didn't do anything. Theo nodded, indicating he understood everything.
20:31Waiting for his daughter to fall asleep, Theo packed some good food and wine,
20:35intending to go find Lucas to apologize. His wife didn't advise him to go.
20:39In reality, deep down they had long known Lucas was innocent. They just didn't want to confront
20:44it directly. Theo didn't listen to his wife, and brought the food to Lucas' house.
20:49Seeing Theo bring food, Lucas initially still refused. Even after eating what Theo brought,
20:54he still sent Theo away. Faced with Lucas' not-so-firm dismissal, Theo still didn't leave.
21:00The two old friends reconciled their misunderstanding in silence.
21:03A year passed since the interaction case, when golden leaves covered the ground.
21:08Lucas and Nadia got back together. Everyone warmly embraced and congratulated them,
21:13as if everything had returned to normal. However, at the party, Lucas realized something was wrong.
21:19People's gazes still carried deep hostility. A few people quickly looked away when their eyes met
21:24his. At the party, the godfather handed Marcus a rifle, congratulating him on getting his hunting
21:29license. This was also a coming-of-age ritual according to the town's custom, marking Marcus'
21:34transition into manhood. After the party, Lucas saw Clara standing quietly at the door.
21:40She didn't know what to do because she didn't want to step on the squares on the floor.
21:43Seeing this, Lucas didn't hesitate. He sat down, picked Clara up, and brought her to her parents.
21:49When facing Clara, Lucas didn't shy away. Because an innocent person has nothing to fear.
21:54He chose to bravely face it directly. Not long after, Lucas took his son hunting for the first time.
21:59Being his first time participating in this activity, Marcus was very excited. Seeing the hunter at the
22:05foot of the mountain whistle a greeting to them, the foolish boy whistled back. But this action made
22:10all the prey run away. Lucas told the boy to wait there. He would go down to check the situation and
22:15decide what to do next. At this moment, a deer appeared on the hillside, not far away. Lucas slowly
22:21approached. Just as he was intensely focused on the prey, a gunshot rang out near Lucas' ear.
22:26He startled and crouched down. The bullet lodged in the large tree right next to him. Clearly,
22:32this shot was aimed directly at him. Lucas stood motionless, bewildered, looking towards the
22:37direction of the gunshot. Because of the backlight, he only saw a blurred silhouette,
22:42couldn't tell who it was, only saw that person skillfully loading and aiming. Lucas, unarmed,
22:47could only silently await his fate. However, right at that critical moment, the person turned and
22:53walked away. Lucas had always thought of himself as an unerring marksman, but it was only then that
22:58he realized he was the real prey. The entire film offers many things to ponder. First, why did Clara
23:04lie? The main reason was probably due to her parents' lack of attention. They frequently argued in front
23:09of their child, not even noticing when the little girl got lost. That's why Clara grew fond of Lucas,
23:15who treated her well. But Lucas' love for the children was impartial. This turned Clara's affection
23:20into hatred. When she realized the situation was becoming serious, Clara repeatedly tried to tell
23:26the truth, but both the psychologist and her parents chose to ignore it. A lie from a little girl could
23:31only cause small ripples, but once adults enabled it, it would surely become a raging tsunami.
23:37As for who ultimately fired the shot, the director never revealed it. It could have been Clara's older
23:42brother, because he always wanted revenge and to unleash his hatred for his sister. It could also have
23:47been any resident in the town, because they all stood on the luminous pinnacle of morality.
23:53Today's story ends here.
23:54Thank you for watching the film. What do you think of this film?