Do you, Dicte Svendsen, take Bo Skytte to be your lawfully wedded husband?
- I'm just afraid for Nina. - Hello John.
- Are you his ex-wife? - Yes.
I'm only coming home tomorrow.
- Lying to your wife? - I just don't want to worry her.
I was taken hostage. They want three million dollars.
No! Wait, Bo.
Should I arrange the money?
Tell me what happened.
I'm so afraid that we'll never see one another again.
Stay! Don't leave me.
Hello, Wagner.
Government troops went in last night and killed a man.
They've sent his ID. Bo's dead.
Should I do it?
- It's not him. - What do you mean?
It's not him.
- No it's not. - It's Bo's jacket, but not Bo.
- Bendtsen! It's not Bo. - Who is it then?
Perhaps the Swede from Aftenposten. Johan.
Try to get him identified. Call the Swedish police.
- Where can Bo be? - I don't know.
We must contact the Embassy and the local police.
He may have escaped and be alive. They found only one body
- And the hostage -takers have not heard of him.
- Right? - Yes. So it may be.
It's fantastic!
I think he can handle himself.
- Stay strong. He can handle himself. - Yes.
- You haven't slept in a week. - I can't sleep now, Anne.
- I'll take it. - No, you go to sleep.
- Is that okay with you? - Yes, but I can't understand it.
- Do you think he's coming home? - Yes, I think so.
They tend to keep me awake.
Did you get Dicte to fall asleep?
Are you not tired? Glad you got Dicte to fall asleep.
- I don't think they look like you. - But they do look like Torsten?
- But he's not the father. - But they do anyway.
Let's see. They have no patience and very short legs.
Have you seen the file on Mum's real father?
- Christian Oxholm? - I'll get it.
Check this out.
A handsome man. Has she talked to him?
She always looks at his photo, but doesn't dare call him.
- She's probably afraid of being rejected. - Said the psychologist's daughter.
- Will Nina stay in Aarhus? - Yes.
- Great for Alexander. - Sure.
Do you have a problem with it?
The problem is that she'll be working here at the station.
- What? She's not an actor? - She's a cop.
We worked together and became a couple at a summer party.
- So you used to party then? - Yes.
I was a real party-goer at one time.
- I was like seventeen. - Hello.
- Have you heard anything about Bo Skytte? - No, no-one knows where he is.
Keep me updated. Nina is coming back.
Yes, it's wonderful.
Do you not hate her any more?
I like her. I've moved on.
- You're lying. - She's married.
We go through what we know. - Kim?
I've talked to a local newspaper there.
They do not believe that Bo could get to Beirut without being detected.
- It's 70km and mostly desert. - Doctors Without Borders, then?
A Norwegian doctor may have seen him outside a refugee camp.
- But he spoke English. - Call anyway.
- And Kazim has two guys who are looking. - Anything else?
Hello?
No I...
No, I do not think you have him.
- They say they have Bo. - There are a lot of rumours.
We need proof of life.
We need to know if you actually have Bo.
Of course they haven't. They're lying.
We may say that we want to talk to him.
They're bluffing.
They called and said they had left Bo.
Come here quick, Steffen and Wagner!
We've got him!
- My darling Bo, are you okay? - Hey, Bo.
- Hello. - I'll take care of the negotiations.
I'm doing everything so you can come home soon. Okay?
Good.
Hello, Ziad Karam. We know who you are.
So does the Syrian army. You're running out of time.
It's probably best if you negotiate with me now. Okay?
Bo? Now you must trust me.
It will be hard, but you must do it.
Do exactly as I say.
Tell them that they can get 800,000 dollars.
- They said 1.5 ... - Take it easy, Dicte.
- Tell them there. - Then they'll kill me.
No. Just do as I say.
You can get 800,000 dollars.
No! This is not how to negotiate.
Bo, tell them that they can only get 700,000 dollars.
- No. - Shut up!
Did you hear what I said? Look at me, Bo.
Damn it, Dicte! - Take her away.
Fuck! - I'm here, Bo.
Did you hear what I said? They'll get 700,000 dollars now. Trust me.
700,000 dollars. Do it now!
You can get 700,000 dollars.
It's our final offer. Negotiations stop here.
Mr. Wagner. You just killed a man.
What did they say? You've ruined everything, right?
It is important to show them that we have the upper hand and pressure them.
And what did they say when you pressured them?
Did they not say that they would kill him?
They have agreed to 700,000 dollars. We have an agreement.
Do you have a contract of 4.2 million Danish crowns?
Yes. The handover takes place at the Syrian border. We leave tomorrow.
- Fantastic. Then it's almost over. - Except we're short half a million.
- Are you going to rob a bank or something? - Have you asked Christian Oxholm?
- Who's that? - My biological father.
His company has sales of 250 million. Talk to him.
- It's a good idea. - No.
I can't just go there and borrow half a million.
Why not? Maybe he's kind.
He's been with my mother. It's more likely that he's crazy.
What did you do when your son needed a new kidney?
- I offered him one. - How do you do in your family.
- Are you supposed to just take advantage of family? - Dicte!
Come in!
Hi, I would like to talk with Christian Oxholm.
One moment.
Hi. Thank you for coming. Hello, Mogens.
- Hi. - Hello.
My name is Dicte Svendsen. Do you have five minutes?
If it's about work then you should talk to my secretary.
- It's private. - The house is full of guests.
I'm your daughter.
- So you're Anna's daughter? - Yes. I was born in March 1971.
- Did you know my mother in 1970? - Yes, it was a long time ago.
I know.
I understand if it comes as a shock.
- Why did you come here? - This is going to sound crazy.
My husband is a photographer at the Daily and was commissioned in Syria-
-when he was taken hostage.
I've sold everything I own to get together the ransom-
- But we're missing half a million kroner.
I wonder if I could borrow them from you.
Darling?
Hi. Who are you?
- It's Dicte, from the catering company. - The canapés were fantastic.
They're so delicious. I think we're wanted in there.
- I'll be right there. - Bye.
I am a wealthy man, and people have tried to get money out of me before.
But to claim that you're be my daughter is insane.
Please go.
Damn. He doesn't recognise me.
- Lend me your blouse. - Yes.
- Do you have high heels? - Yes.
Thanks.
- Is this stupid? - Yes, but that's okay.
- What the hell are you doing? - One moment.
The envelope is evidence that you know that I exist.
If you do not lend me money I'll do a "Thomas Vinterberg" -
- And read the letter to all your guests.
In the letter, you tried to force a 16 year old girl to have an abortion.
Over the years you should have paid 675,000 in maintenance.
With a loan of half a million, you get off cheap.
You could say that.
- I got a half million. - Fantastic!
Have they called and said we were going to meet?
Yes, it will be the day after tomorrow at the Hotel Al Murjan in the city of Zhale.
We fly from Billund at ten o'clock and arrive at four.
Then it's a few hours away.
- I'll call you as soon as we get there. - I'm going along.
- It's best if you don't. - I don't care.
- You're too emotionally involved. - It's my husband.
It could all go horribly wrong.
I want to feel that I did everything I could.
I couldn't live with it if you fucked it up.
She's right.
All right then. I'm coming along.
Okay. I'm staying home.
- Hi. - Hello John.
Are you on the way out?
No, I've just cancelled. I'm too tired.
Come in.
Can you take care of Alexander for a few days?
Of course.
- Would you like something to drink? - No thanks.
- I've found somewhere to stay. - It's not on my street, is it?
Well, actually.
No, of course not. I know you think I'm intruding
but I promise to show respect.
This is after all what's best for Alexander.
Do you not think we can make it work?
Well, Aarhus is a big city.
- Please. - Thanks. I'll take it.
The steak with bearnaise sauce and fries. Don't you want anything?
We can share.
What are you saying? I'll just watch TV.
Or ... No, I'm going home to pack.
But thanks for the help.
I promise I'll get him home. Of course.
It'll be fine. Yes. Bye.
- Who was it? - Eva.
- She's completely distraught. Understandably. - I'm also scared shitless.
I understand that.
- What if something happens to you? - Oh, sweetheart. I promise that nothing will happen.
Wagner's here. It's almost over.
When I get home, I look forward to being with you all the time. Okay?
Forever.
- Hello. - Hi Mum.
Hello my friend. Have you cooked breakfast? What will it be?
Pancakes, bacon, and I'll make scrambled eggs.
- Where's your dad? - Up there.
Hi. You can sleep in my bed if you want.
Or in the living room. But I've just changed the sheets
- Would that be weird? - It's fine, John.
- I'll sleep in your bed. Are you coming down? - Yes.
- French toast? - Of course.
- You're out of ketchup. - There's another one.
May I try some bacon? They look perfect. Good.
- You ... - I'll do it, Mom.
- Alexander. - Yes.
- You know we both love you. - Sure.
- Me too. - Yes, Dad. Relax.
Relax, John.
- It's burning. - I'll fix it.
Hi.
- Here. - Thanks.
What's the plan? Have you had contact with the local police?
Nobody knows we're coming. I have a man there who I trust.
We don't want to attract attention.
Thanks a million. I promise to pay back every penny.
This is my daughter, Rose.
Rose. This is Christian, your grandfather.
Hi.
Has your friend in the police dealt with the Arabs before?
No, I don't think so.
I've been dealing with them for years. They think quite differently than we do.
Make sure you have a plan B.
- Good luck. - Thanks a lot.
A man on duty will help you through with the money.
- I signed us both up. - What?
- For the Ironman. On the 6th of April. - Thanks.
But it will be over my dead body.
We're on the way now, but I think we need help.
See you soon, Kazim.
- What are you doing? - He's taking care of the money.
Thanks.
- They want to meet you now. - Do we make the exchange now?
No, this is the negotiator. Mr. Smith. We'll go through the details.
He's waiting on the terrace.
Mr Smith?
- Welcome to Lebanon. - Thanks.
Sit down.
- Would you like some tea? - Yes, thank you.
- How was the trip? - It was great, thank you.
How is the weather in Denmark? It's better here, right?
May I meet my husband? If you have him. Do I get to meet him soon?
I'm just the negotiator. I do not have your husband.
- But tomorrow ... - Tomorrow what?
We'll give you the money and I'll get my husband back?
I'm talking about where you are going. I am here to help you.
- Do you have the money? - Yes, in suitcases as you wanted.
Where do we meet tomorrow?
Do you see who it is? From Skype. It was he who beat Bo.
I see it.
Now we have a meeting. My boss would like you to meet behind the market.
- It is easy to find. - If we stay, then?
Yes. No weapons, no police. Just the two of you.
I get my husband back tomorrow? Right? Do you promise that?
They told you, Dicte.
- Yes. - That's how it works.
- Okay? - Okay.
- In the morning, at nine o'clock. - Yes.
You have to let me handle this.
If they fool us, they'll destroy their own business.
Dicte.
Shit, I was scared.
- So glad you came here. - How's it going?
It's fine. It's going according to plan ...
but it feels like I can't trust anyone.
Something's not right. Maybe I'm just paranoid.
You know the mentality and the language.
- Can you find out who they are? - I'll do what I can.
But Wagner doesn't know you're here ...
Good.
- Hi. - Hi.
- I can't sleep. - What can you order?
Juice or juice.
Are we properly prepared for tomorrow, Wagner?
We can't do much more.
We may say that God will save us.
- God will save us? - Yes.
Here it's Inshallah. If God wants.
We must give ourselves over to his hands-
- And hope that the universe wants the best for us.
Are you religious, Wagner?
That's how I survive being a police officer.
I believe that there is a reason for everything.
I was in church the other day.
I asked God for help.
I'm glad you came with me.
- Did he answer? - Yes.
Yes. I understand. Okay. Bye.
- What is it? - They changed the meeting place.
- Where is it now? - A shop near the market.
- Why? What does it mean? - It's normal.
They want to be sure that we'll be alone.
We can't rely on Mr. Smith. He had no socks on yesterday?
Now you stop. You have to keep your emotions out of it.
They decide. It's all about business.
- Yes. - Jump in.
Are you coming?
In here.
- Hey my friends. - Hello.
- Where's Bo? - May I see the money?
The same amount is in the other suitcase.
- Where's Bo? Where is my husband? - Take it easy. I'll show you.
Come on. This way.
Over there. In the black car.
I don't see him.
Wait. I'll ask them to open the window.
Do you see?
It's Bo, Wagner.
- Are you sure? - I'm sure.
Give him the money.
Here you are.
Go. Get your man.
Go. It's okay.
Bo! Bo!
- Where's the money? - We gave it to Mr. Smith.
- Where is it? - Mr. Smith has it.
We left the money with your negotiator.
- Is there a problem? - He called you, right?
Ring mr Smith. He knows...
What's happening?
You get your man when we get the money.
- What's happening? - Mr. Smith took all the money.
What are you saying? What do we do now?
What the hell are we doing? They left with Bo again!
Shut up!
We have to think about it.
Hi, it's me. We need your help. Right away.
- What have you found? - Who are you talking to?
- Good. We will direct you. - Who are you talking to?
- Kazim. I asked him to come here. - Is Kazim here?
He is here and he knows where Mr. Smith lives. We'll take the car.
- Where is he? - He lives in the white house.
He intends to leave with his family.
Stay. Listen to me.
I'm a police officer. You must listen to me.
We...
Where is the money? Give us the money! We need it.
Give me your phone.
Don't say I took the money. They'll kill me.
- Is this all the money? - Everything is there. Please.
I have to go with my family.
Is all the money here?
- Is this all the money? - Yes. Please. They'll kill me.
We're leaving.
Would you really shoot a little boy ?! Are you totally sick in the head?
- Is he more important than Bo? - Come on, Kazim.
From now on I decide what to do.
They have set a new meeting place. We will meet them in the Bekaa Valley directly.
There they are!
Let me do it now, Kazim. Okay?
This is it.
Here's the money.
Come on.
Damn. They're counting the money.
What if they notice that there is no money?
Why the hell did you give him money?
- How much did you give him? - Nothing. Just under a thousand dollars.
- Come. - No.
- Come on. - Stop. Bo!
Quiet. I'm talking about the negotiator, he took the money.
I know the language, Wagner. I'll do it.
Explain that we do not have anything to do with it. The negotiator took the money.
Stop now, Kazim.
Take it easy. You can get my watch.
Stop. Take the watch. - Come on, Kazim.
Wagner?
What's happening?
Wagner.
Text: pickarooney