Irena Quotes in The Way Back (2010)

Janusz: Why would an American move to Russia for God sakes?

Irena: The Depression.

Irena: Sometimes you wonder what God had in mind when He invented the male sex.

Irena: Are you wanted by the police?

Felix Bowers: Oh, I wouldn't go so far as to say that. Let's put it this way: if I *presented* myself to them, they would not *reject* me.

Irena: I'm waiting for someone to touch me with kindness.

Irena: I'm no good. I'm all worn out. I've been passed from hand to hand. I've had to submit to things that nice young American boys couldn't conceive of in their wildest nightmares. I've lived among the ruins. Armies have marched over me.

Irena: What a country America is. All the luxuries. Even rebellion.

Irena: What a wonderful thing it is to be an American. You believe you can forget everything.