Nancy Oliver

Lars discusses the difference between delusion and hallucination with his doctor, then shifts to expressing concern about his girlfriend, Karin. He reveals his discomfort with physical touch and the emotional pain it causes him, despite his doctor's attempts to offer comfort and understanding.

Margo confronts Lars about his possessiveness over Bianca, his life-sized doll whom he treats as a real person. She passionately explains the emotional and physical labor the entire town puts in to support his delusion because they care about him, challenging his belief that people are indifferent.

Lars questions Dagmar about what it means to be a man, prompting Dagmar to reflect on personal responsibility and the difficult choices made in life. Dagmar ultimately confesses a past regret and apologizes for abandoning Lars.