Ginger & Rosa

Ginger:
We had a dream that we would always be best friends. When we were born, for some it was the end. Now it seems there may not be tomorrow. But despite the horror and the sorrow, I love our world. I want us all to live. Now Rosa, you've asked me to forgive. One day, if mom survives this bitter night, then we shall meet again, and I will say, I loved you Rosa. Don't you see? But we are different, you dream of everlasting love. Not me. Because what really matters is to live. And if we do, there will be nothing to forgive. But I'll forgive you anyway.

[first lines]

Natalie:
I think Rosa's a bad influence.

Roland:
Meaning what, exactly?

Natalie:
Anoushka worries about her. She says she's disturbed.

Ginger:
[interrupting] So would you be if you'd been told you were a failure when you were 11 years old!

Roland:
There would not even the possibility of nuclear war, or any war, if millions of men had been prepared to stand up against authority, as I did, and refuse to join the army - refuse to take orders. It's mindless obedience that's the killer. I've broken the rules. All the rules. Because someone has to say no.

[last lines]

Ginger:
[in letter to Rosa] But I'll forgive you anyway.