When Marc returns to the Academy, Kay is not there at first but shows up later.
My question is: how much time has passed before he shows up? Later the same day, days later or a week?
I'm asking because I'm trying to figure out if there was a reason for his late return.
Was he considering leaving Marc alone? Was he messing with Marc's head? Or was he just being Kay and showing up when he pleases?
I took it as Kay showed up later that day. Or even right after the scene Marc asked about him. It'd been the start of checking in/roll call. Kay was just late to training. All he probably missed was the checking in. He bucked authority to some extent but he obviously had a reason for becoming, or wanting to become a cop, even though we don't know what that was.
Kay doesn't strike me as the sort to just up and leave without a word, or screw with someone for the sake of it. Especially given his behavior. The fact that he openly flirted with and pursued Marc as soon as he returned. He transferred to Marc's unit when he wouldn't get to see Marc again otherwise. That's not a mark of a man who was anything other than interested and intrigued.
Thank you for replying. I'm just trying to get some insight into Kay since his back story is so mysterious.
shareNo problem.
Kay is mysterious, in a way, but we know no more or less than with any of the other characters. Marc we know the most about, but with much still left to the imagination. It makes it interesting. It gives the audience opportunity to speculate. The creators were quite genius in providing such well-written characters. As well as plenty of insights into their inner-workings through their behavior. From which we can piece together rather plausible backstories, I think.
And who knows, Freier Fall 2, whenever it happens, might reveal even more about the characters.
I thought Kay missed the opening session and not much more, the reason unrelated to Marc; but it did earn him another reprimand from his superior. The tardiness served a purpose though; it showed that Marc noticed the absence at roll call and was concerned enough to ask the person in charge about it. I thought I saw a look of relief on Marc’s face when Kay surprised him by showing up later that day. Then Marc enjoyed all the attention Kay gave him by feeling his pockets for a cigarette and matches. A hint of foreplay? Sweet sequence.
Meybe my imagination is getting away from me though.
It's your imagination! :) It's too easy to run riot with all of us.
I am all but sure the scriptwriter is smirking all the same, at the depth to which some of you younger things are reading into scenes and expressions.
However, you have imaginations,which can't be said for many posters elsewhere on Imdb, where everything has to be spelled out for them. Sad.Pathetic. (To name two negatives only).
Marc certainly felt Kay's absence keenly enough to notice right off and ask about him. There was an expression of relief coupled with interest there when Kay showed up around the corner.
Perhaps Marc even went so far as to allow himself a rare moment to enjoy the attention. But not entirely consciously. He was still very much conflicted where Kay was concerned.
He'd remained facing Kay until he realized he was and turned so he wasn't. During the protracted silence, it'd been visibly obvious Marc wanted to say something, anything.
Marc also looked a bit disappointed when Kay left abruptly, yet not without a sense of relief as well.
In Kay's presence, Marc almost always experienced the simultaneous desire to keep him close and push him away. Koffler conveyed that beautifully throughout.
Meybe my imagination is getting away from me though.
Great responses from everyone above.
I saw the deleted scenes on You Tube and wished they had been included in the film. Unfortunately, the YouTube versions I saw had no English subtitles so I was trying to guess what was said; I didn’t catch the “missed me, huh?” look in the cafeteria. Kay gets away with the touch and feel of Marc because Kay knows Marc likes it.
Related to the academy comings and goings, I found it revealing that on the second weekend home when all the family is around the dinner table, Marc never talks about Kay his roommate at the training site. This is particularly obvious when one of the group mentions that he had a real crazy roommate at some time and pointedly asks Marc what kind of roommate he has. Marc changes the subject and toasts to the parents and the new house.
I think Marc at this point is becoming more and more confused about his feelings toward Kay and doesn’t know how to talk about him. He doesn’t want the male members of the family to misconstrue whatever he might say about his roommate and certainly does not want to let on to Bettina that he might be attracted to another man. He could have made some mindless comment like “mine's a jerk who doesn’t follow the rules” but chose to ignore any mention of him as if there is something to hide. However, Marc is obviously thinking of Kay while is away from the training.
I didn’t catch the “missed me, huh?” look in the cafeteria.
This is particularly obvious when one of the group mentions that he had a real crazy roommate at some time and pointedly asks Marc what kind of roommate he has. Marc changes the subject and toasts to the parents and the new house.
For me, it's great that the director allowed us our imaginations. Please guys, let's not follow the ultra-young today who demand constant action, thrills and every thing spelled out.
The look on Kay's face, murph? That was when Kay knew Marc fancied him, wanted him, couldn't or wouldn't accept it and was running away, but it also said, in massive confidence, I'll net you in the end Marc! Loved it. Big error when the director deleted that scene. He showed his cinematic inexperience there, but forgiven as the film in many ways later made up for it.
No doubt about it. Freier Fall is one of those films that captures a person and never lets go. Seriously. So much to think about, so many possibilities.
I absolutely agree that Kay somehow knew Marc had been asking after him. Whether we reference the deleted canteen scene or cigarette smoking scene. It's clear from his expression that he knew. More importantly, Kay wanted Marc to know that he knew. From that moment on he flirted shamelessly with him.
The entire sequence of patting Marc's pocket, taking a cigarette for himself, grabbing his hand to light his own with his - it was blatant flirtation. Kay was boldly testing the boundaries and Marc's reaction.
In the following scene in the gym as well. When he asks if he'd like to go running. Again, Kay is openly flirting with him. Not only in tone alone, but by approaching while Marc is in the middle of lifting weights. He stands above him and stares him down. Lingering until Marc seems intent on not responding. Kay doesn't give up on him that easily though.
...Kay is openly flirting with him. Not only in tone alone, but by approaching while Marc is in the middle of lifting weights. He stands above him and stares him down. Lingering until Marc seems intent on not responding. Kay doesn't give up on him that easily though.