Out of Reach (2004) - full transcript

Yeah.

You're a good bird.

Gonna take you home,

get your leg better.

Dear William,

Thank you so much
for the birthday present.

I'm so happy you remembered,

as few here
at the orphanage did.

It's interesting how life
works out, isn't it?

Years ago, when you first joined

my orphanage's outreach program,



I never imagined we would
become such good friends.

You have enriched my life
and for doing this,

I'm eternally grateful.

Hope all is going well
on the wildlife refuge.

Please write again soon.

How are you feeling?

I do so look forward
to your letters.

Always, your friend,
Irena Morawska.

Dear Irena,

I'm glad you liked
the American-Indian bracelet.

A true symbol of our friendship.

At the same time,
it pains me to know

that others at the orphanage
failed to recognize

your special day.



You're an intelligent,
special girl,

so trust me
when I tell you this:

Pave your own path

and do not wait
for others to lead you.

You'll benefit more in the end.

By the way, you've done well

with the tracker puzzles
I've sent you.

Over the next couple of letters,

I'll send ones that are
a little bit more challenging.

This one's called a cipher.

Like I said,
it's a bit more advanced

but I'm sure
you'll catch on quick.

William.

Friends forever.

Here's another cipher
for you to try and solve.

Remember Napoleon,
the great general, once wrote,

"He who fears being conquered
is sure of defeat."

I suppose I'm just trying to say

that we can rise
above our problems.

The answers are all there
if we look close enough.

Be strong.

Watch where you go.

In six months,
I will be 14,

and have to leave the orphanage.

I'm not sure
where to go after that.

Still, as you have taught me,

I can see opportunity
in all things.

Mrs. Donata told me
she has big plans for me

and not to worry.

Whatever happens,

I know that you and I
will remain connected.

Irena.

Anything else?

Thank you, Rosie.
Do you know any good jokes?

Guess that means no.

Cup of coffee?

Just give me some more
of whatever he's having.

Look what the cat drug in.

I bet you thought
you'd never see me here.

I was hoping I wouldn't,
you know, but shit happens.

Old Shepherd always talked about

the high mighty shit you once
did for the government.

But that's in the past.

We're living
in the here and now.

You saved my ass a few times,
as I recall.

I owe you one, Billy.

Well, let's just call it even,

Lewie.

I'll count to 10.

Let's see how far you can run
before I catch you.

One.

Two.

Three!

The thrill of the chase,
Mrs. Donata.

It's always a constant source
of amusement to me.

Dear Irena,

I may have to go away for
a while, but don't worry.

You can contact me in Montreal
at the address below.

It's hidden in the cipher
called Zodiac.

Remember Napoleon and be strong.

Anna Brodsky,

Marta Majewska,

Irena Morawska,

Agnieszka Dawinska.

You've all dreamed of homes,

families and a better life.

Well, dreams can come true.

It's my job to expedite
such dreams.

Polander.

If you could be anything,

what would you like to be?

A model in a magazine.

A model?

Well you're not exactly
model material...

But still...

And you?

What would you like to be?

A good student, sir.

Lord have mercy, what a mess.

I didn't want to play this.

Doesn't have to
be difficult, William.

Just need to talk.

Well, I tell you what.

Play this by the books for me,

and, uh, I'll come peacefully.

Sure. By the book.

It's nothing personal,
it's just too many loose ends.

Cabin's a nice touch.

You know, I built this cabin
with my own money.

Mm-hm. Glad to see you saved.

That was smart.

Bring William to the van.

Take him.

Put the gun down, Shepherd.

Set it down very gently.

Now get over here.

Very good.

Now I want you to turn around.

It doesn't matter
how far a man runs.

He can't run away from himself.

You're still
a company man, William,

and we will find you.

It's time to leave, Irena.

My American friend,

will you make sure
that he receives this?

Ah, that's funny.

Okay, I gotta go, bye.

Mr. Delacroix.

Anything in the box for Lansing?

Let's take a look.

Ah, I'm afraid
only one this time.

Dear Mr. Lansing,

we regret to inform you
that Irena Morawska

will no longer
be able to correspond with you.

Uh, let me have your bag.

Be better for the photo.

Alright.

Oh, you can smile a bit.

Hmm?

Alright.

What kind of foster program
is this?

It's a special program
for very talented kids,

good students like you.

What do we have here?

A letter from America, huh?

Those are mine! Hey, hey.

Burn these.

What do we have here?

Hmm?

I haven't seen a cipher
like this

in a long time.

I think we'll call her Lola.

Lola? FAISAL: Lola.

I like Lola.

Whenever you're ready.

And just remember to look
right into the lens, okay?

Hmm?

My name is Agnieszka.

When I grow up,
I want to be a model.

Go on, you're doing fine. Go on.

A model...

I... No!

All professional models
suffer from stage fright.

Welcome to Poland,
Mr. Davenport.

Are you here for business
or pleasure?

A little sight-seeing.

This doesn't look like
a modeling agency.

Come on, girls.

Agnieszka,
what are you thinking?

Be careful.

Agnieszka! No, don't leave!

You can try to run,
but there's nowhere to hide.

And now I'm forced
into making an example of you.

You're fast.

Not quite fast enough.

Come in.

Hey. Can I help you?

Yeah, I'm William Lansing.

I'm staying at the Royale Hotel.

I believe I received a letter
from you about Irena Morawska.

I'm sorry, Mr. Lansing.

I wasn't expecting you, I mean...

Irena said you worked
outside with animals.

Did she say that?

Would you go with me
for a moment?

Sure.

This is where she would sleep.

It was all
such terrible business.

Irena running away, I mean...

Of course,
I called the police. But...

Irena ran away, huh?

Perhaps there was a boy.

She was at that age,
and Irena was special.

She was special, but I don't
think there was a boy.

Napoleon.

Listen, mind if I call
the police?

Of course.

But would your collegues

expect you to
return home shortly?

Thank you, ma'am.

Hello?

Yes, we have a problem.

A man asking questions.

Says he's calling the police.

I told you, any more trouble,
I want out.

Going somewhere?

Sit down.

I told him nothing.

This, uh, Mr. Lansing,

did he say anything
out of the ordinary?

Napoleon.

Napoleon?

A soldier, an emperor.

But still to some,

just a little corporal. Hmm?

Pretty, isn't it?

But like any rose,
a company must cut its thorns.

I have no pen to write with.

No paper.
And something is very wrong

with the men who have taken me.

I'll try to leave you a message.

Don't give up on me.
I'll never give up on you.

Poni Pominiaski, please.

Hello?

I have an emergency missing
person situation.

Would you be able
to see me immediately?

My name is Williams.
Forty minutes, I can do that.

Thank you. Thank you.

Who sent you?

Look!

Up there!

Who sent you?

Wrong answer!

Yes, Mrs. Donata, head of the
orphanage has been murdered.

That's all the information
we've got so far.

How are you doing, young man?

Try these on.

Now that's what
I'm talking about. See?

Where I come from,
we would say you look "cool."

I like that.

That's right.

Listen,

I'm gonna write down
my phone number,

and where I am.

If you need me, call me.

That's where I am.

You hear?

Can I help you, sir?

I was, uh,
looking for the director.

I'm Detective Lato.
Was she expecting you?

Not really.

Let's talk outside.

Mrs. Donata
was brutally murdered.

Hours later,
I find a mysterious stranger

on her doorstep
asking questions.

Who are you?

I'm Bill Hale, I'm with
the Global Relief Fund.

How well did you know
Mrs. Donata?

I didn't know her well at all.

I just kind of met her
in passing.

You don't look like a typical
outreach volunteer.

How long have you been
in Warsaw, Mr. Hale?

You know what?
I gotta send my boss an e-mail.

I gotta go.

Okay. You can send your e-mail
from our office.

And we have a few more
minor questions for you.

You're late, Faisal.

- I'm here, Mr. Elgin.
- What is the problem?

A multi-million dollar
business.

An empire.

Now more profitable
than narcotics traffic.

It's like a giant hand

with fingers that stretch out
across the globe.

"Human trafficking"
always seemed like

such an uninspired phrase.

Still it's extraordinary
what you hear

on the BBC World Service
these days.

You know,

I heard about a woman who was
murdered in an orphanage.

I was only attending
to matters personally.

Well, your personal touch

is turning into a cause
for concern.

I've always proven reliable
in the past, haven't I?

There can be no further exposure

and I don't want
to discuss this ever again.

Just think of it like chess.

If you don't protect your king,

you're on the road to ruin.

I apologize.

There's a call for you.

Please take a seat, Mr. Hale.

I'll be right back.

Irena Morawska.

"Unite Alliance of Nations."

We called
the Global Relief Fund.

Your story seems to check out.

Just write down
your contact information,

and you're free to go, Mr. Hale.

- You're losing your touch, Ibo.
- Getting fat and sloppy.

I'm not sure I like
this new work, colonel.

Pain is your friend, Ibo.

Learn to love pain,
and it'll set you free.

I understand.

Good.

Azimi, over here
and tell me something good.

The American?

I check governmental sources,
non-governmental sources.

He doesn't exist.

Then why are all
your friends dead?

They were good men, colonel.

And the codes and the letters?

I want this entire operation
moved swiftly, Azimi!

You're a very clever girl.

I can see why William
is so fond of you.

And even more why
I can't let you go.

It's time to devise a killer
plan for your Mr. Lansing.

Digital videotape.

Let's get it to the lab.

You said it was urgent?

I found this.

It's your handwriting.

That it is.

We found your letter
on the girl.

There's also this.

I read your letter, Mr. Lansing.

You knew how to pass as
a volunteer

for the Global Relief Fund.

You knew about the message
on the mirror walls.

I'm an amateur.

Just a little bit of guesswork.

I don't believe you came
all this way on guesswork.

You obviously have a past.

Sounds to me like you're
the one doing the guesswork now.

Look, every year, thousands
of children go missing.

We have a serious problem
of human trafficking here.

With the evidence I have,

I could hold you
on suspicion of murder.

You're not leaving this town

until I find out
what's going on.

Who are you?

Like I said, just an amateur
shooting in the dark.

Thanks for the drink.

"United Alliance of Nations."

Irena taught you that,
didn't she?

Irena?

See, I taught Irena that.

It's a code.

Come on in here.

Men came for Irena, didn't they?

What'd they look like?

Gangsters.

Military.

And what did they look like?

You pickpocketed them,
didn't you?

You know what this is?

This is a Turkish flag.

Yeah, we're getting somewhere.

This is the Irena Morawska case,
right?

Yeah. Detective Lato said you're
having trouble with the tape.

This is a simple case of signal
versus digital throughput.

You think this is funny?

You wanna get drunk?

It's like a big ring.

And what's this here?

Embassies.

Diplomats.

Embassies and diplomats?

Agnieszka.

That's right.

You saw who took the girls.

Help me, and I'll make sure
that this doesn't happen again.

Why the long face, Weiss, huh?

This is the best shit
we've had in a long time.

Don't tell me you're getting
soft on me now, are you?

That's it, follow me.

Thank you.

No, let her stay.

Hi.

Hi.

Tell me, what move
would you make, huh?

You have the wrong pieces
protecting your king.

Check.

Smart move.

Very smart.

Good afternoon, madam,
I'm Mr. Demarest.

I'm here with the
International Education Fund,

and I wanted to know who
I should see about donations.

Donations? I think you have
to talk to Mr. Weiss

in finance and operations,

but he's still out to lunch.
Mm-hm.

Okay, well, I'll just wait
over here. Thank you.

Any messages for me?

Just a man from
the American Education Fund

asking about donations.

I told him to wait.

Mr. Weiss, I've been waiting
here for a half an hour.

They say time is money

and I've been known to
make some very large donations.

There's a little thing called
respect, you know what I mean?

You shouldn't bring
that American in.

I don't think he did it.

Do you have anything new?

The girl.

She came from a UAN school,

like all the other
missing girls.

My friend, Agnieszka.

I heard her screaming.

As long as you do as you're
told, you're alright, Lola.

My name's Irena.

Sure it is.

Eat your food.

Missing People Department,
please.

- This is Weiss.
- All tapes delivered.

International online bidding
will commence now.

Max-Com internet.

Washington bids 75,000.

London bids 200,000.

I trust my men won't have
any problem at the embassy ball.

It's not a problem.

Mr. Lansing seems
to have ignored our message.

Yeah.
If he thinks the girl is dead,

then he is not a problem.

Some homicide detective
phoned Weiss' office,

asking about school records.

Weiss sent out the
current shipment of tapes.

Time to ship him out.

Missing children. You've not
heard anything, Pawel?

You don't want this case, Kasia.

And if your father was alive,
he'd tell you the same thing.

I thought I'd find
you guys here.

Kasia, be smart.

Stay out of trouble.

You know, uh,

maybe you shouldn't be
drinking with folks like that.

Maybe I shouldn't
be drinking with you.

Besides, um,

he's my uncle.

Oh, did I offend you?

So to what do I owe this visit?

If there was an illegal
Internet service in Warsaw,

who would I talk to about it?

Maybe you should ask my uncle.

Look, you want real information,
you tell me something good.

Okay.
The girl from the warehouse.

Her name was Agnieszka Lewicka.

I already know that.

Okay.

There's a man called Weiss.

From the UAN. I know that too.

He has information
for me back at his house.

Aside from all the joking,
these people are very serious,

they don't care who they kill.

I can take care of myself.

Can I ask you a question?

How much have you had to drink?

Why don't I be your
designated driver?

Give me the keys.

I'll take you
where you want to go.

Okay.

You're gonna be alright.
Just lie down, relax.

You have to drink,

and you're gonna have to get rid
of some of this pain.

Little bit more,
a little bit more.

That'll take away the pain.

Lie down, lie down.

You're gonna be alright.

Stay with me.

I'm going to cauterize this
to stop the bleeding.

Come on. Wake up. Stay with me.

Lato, relax.

We're done. We're done.

It's over.

It's over.

You did good.

You did good.

Did you get all the mail?

Where's the letter from Max-Com?

It's delivered today,
should be on the shelf.

Then somebody's been in here.

Is it done?

Weiss and his mistress, yes.

And what about the female
homicide detective?

Was she there?

Yes, but we have
a slight problem.

The American was there.

Let's see if you can do
something right.

Hmm?

Shoot me.

Do it!

You know what the problem
with my father was?

He wasn't hard enough on me.

Don't worry, I closed
my eyes during the procedure.

Where did you learn all this?

I've been around
a couple places, you know.

You were in the military,
weren't you?

Please don't move.

The people who killed Weiss
are gonna be coming for us,

so we're going to have
to be very careful.

Who's behind all this?

I think they're people
with diplomatic connections,

possibly Turkish.

Whatever you do,
don't call your colleagues.

We'll only endanger their lives.

I made a mistake once.

I'm not going to make
the same mistake again.

Good morning, colonel.

Your messaged seemed
rather vague.

Like I said, I'm a stranger
going to the West.

Where you from?

What if I said I was
from the East?

What do you want, friend?

I think we both know where
this comes from, colonel.

I don't understand.

I hear you're looking for
a man who writes letters.

And why is this of
any interest to you?

Mm, let's just say
I could help you

put a face to the name.

I'll, uh... I'll have
somebody contact you.

Your business isn't my concern.

We need to put an old dog
out of his misery.

Find something interesting?

Is this your home?

One of many.

Where's your real home?

It's everywhere.

Tell me about your
new friend William.

He's nice.

Nice?

Nice?

Is that all?

You're on to where the children
might be, right?

I'll tell you what.

I think this company Tara has
got an online Internet scam

selling people
all over the world.

It fits.

What do you think?

Good to go.

Would you like to go to a party?

An embassy ball.

What would you be doing
at an embassy ball?

Oh, business.

Pleasure.

Just like this game of chess.

It's simply about
the moves you make.

Well?

Check.

Check.

Mate.

I want to go home now.

You are home, dear.

My friend...

William.

He'll come.

You'll see.

I look forward to meeting him.

The sooner, the better.

Is that him?

Is that the man?

Son, is that the man?

Yes.

What I need to do is get an
invitation to this embassy ball.

I'm hungry.

The caviar looks nice.

I'll bring you food after I put
you downstairs. Keep walking.

I think you're gonna drug my
food and I won't eat it.

Food won't be drugged.

If you don't let me eat some
of that caviar, I'll scream.

No, you won't.

Let her eat.

This...

...is...

...a trap.

You had enough.

Make sure no one touches this.

It's been a while, my friend.

Yes, it has.

How are you? Hmm.

What can I do for you?

I was thinking,
I, uh, wanted to get

into the Turkish Embassy Ball
tonight.

Thought maybe you could sorta
arrange a special pass.

I'm not certain
that I can help you this time.

Alright, well,
I'm sorry for asking.

I'll just, go to our old friends
in Moscow and do it like that.

Right. I want both of these
stairwells covered

in case he tries to exit.

Hey, gentlemen,
will you excuse me for a second?

There's somebody who wants
to see you, sir.

He says that your friend who
was travelling West sent him.

"Travelling West."

Yes.

Ibo, take over for me.

Where are you going
so dressed up?

Got a rental car down
in the parking lot.

Here's the keys.

Cash in the glove box.

If you leave now, you can hit
the Czech border by nightfall.

How about you?

I'd like you to keep going.

Don't stop for anyone.
Don't even stop to eat.

When you get
to the Capitol Hotel, call me.

You're leaving us, aren't you?
Not exactly.

I just think this could get

a bit dangerous,
and I don't want you'll

around for that.
You said we were friends.

We are friends.
Nothing to do with that.

Come here. Give me a hug.

Alright.

Take care of her.

You gonna give her a hug?

Be safe, guys.

Be careful.

Why didn't they invite you
to the party upstairs?

Stop trying to get
inside my head.

I should be upstairs on point,

not down here
playing babysitter.

Besides, I'm the only one
who can identify this guy.

That's why you're here.

Now...

if anyone
comes through that door,

you know what to do, right?

How are you? How are you?

Nice to see you.
Very nice to see you.

Either put that thing out

or open the door.

Ah, hello, Mr. Murdock.

My friend from Russia,
Nickolai Rodchenko.
So nice to meet you.

- Nice to meet you.
- A businessman.

Ha-ha!
I would love to very much.

My old friend,

Nickolai Rodchenko.
Friend from Russia.

Oh! Faisal!

Always a pleasure, Vasili.

How are you?

Who's this?
I'm Nickolai Rodchenko.

Nice to meet you.

That's a firm grip
there, Nickolai,

and your name is
indeed familiar.

No, no, no.

Bring the special caviar
for our Russian guest.

So, uh, maybe we'll speak again
in a more intimate setting.

Perhaps.

Yeah. Some food?

Compliments of Mr. Faisal.

Ah, an elegant arrangement.

My compliments to the chef.

This is a trap.

You should try some.

She's here.

Hey. Your friend, uh, Nickolai.

Where is he?

Hmm...

Where'd he go, Vasili?

Sorry.

Now we've got him. Go.

Excuse me.

You're not going
anywhere, William.

Don't worry.

Hang in there, kid.

Is it warm?

As usual.

Good evening.

May I help you?

Well, I've been told

that you have a rather
spectacular establishment

and seems to be the case.

I was wondering if you
could show me around.

The structure itself

dates back to the time
of King Stanislav.

Really?

He was the lover
of Catherine the Great.

They used to meet here
in secret.

The walls have hidden passages

for those who may need
a discreet exit.

We pride ourselves
on discretion.

It's a beautiful room.

Listen, you know the young lady

that I saw earlier with the hair
combed straight back?

Do you think I could spend
some time with her?

Smart choice.

I'll send her in.

Thank you so much.

You speak English?

Yes. Where are you from?

I'm from Turkey. Wow.

Listen.

I know that you're used
to one thing or another,

but we're going to do
something a little different.

He's probably checked out
of the hotel already.

I wouldn't even know
where to look for him.

Okay.

- Coffee, sir.
- No, thank you.

Who is is that lady?

She's a lady of the night.

- Do you know her?
- Yes.

Be my guest. Hmm.

Hmm.

Hmm?

Sorry about your head.
I didn't mean that.

I just need about five
minutes of your time.

If I'm not back, they'll come
looking for me.

That's why I'm gonna
get to the point.

This is exchange of information.

I need you to tell me
what I need to know

then I need you to tell
Faisal what I want him to think.

What do you want?

I'm going to give you
$10,000 cash.

Why should I trust you?

You don't really
have much of a choice.

Then, after you've done
what I asked,

I'm gonna give you
another 10,000 cash

just 'cause I like you so much.

You said five minutes
of my time?

I think that's
about all it'll take.

Okay, what do you need?

Is this the Oasis Hotel?

This is Dr. Gray.

Have my wife and son
checked out yet?

A message?

Inside. Quickly.

What are you doing here?

I told you not to stop.
I told you to keep going.

He wouldn't let me leave you.

It's not safe for you here.

It's not safe out there, either.

Besides, you're going to need
some real fire power

and I know where to get it.

What about the boy? Who's
gonna look after him?

I can look after him.

We won't be gone long.

You gonna be alright?

As soon as the car leaves...
I know what to do.
Good luck.

Thank you.

Be safe.

What happened to you?

The American.

He sent a hooker
to lure me away.

You see him?

I know where he is,

or should I say
where he's gonna be.

How?

I beat it out the filthy bitch.

She fought back, but...

The restaurant owner
verifies your man's story.

We should at least check
the place out, colonel.

Well, if this is all true, Ibo,

tell me, why do you
look so guilty?

I didn't mean
to hit her so hard.

But...

You killed her? Hmm?

I'm impressed, Ibo.

Now she can't tell the American
that we're on to him.

How many men can you give me?

Five should be enough.
Take care of it, Azimi.

I'd like to get cleaned up,
colonel.

Be quick.

You got what I asked for?

Excellent.

Benelli Super 90,
exactly what the doctor ordered.

You gonna be alright?

So, what's the plan?

Ibo says that Irena
will probably be

in Faisal's room all the time.

His room?
I know how that sounds.

We're gonna have
to hope for the best.

Any reason you chose
a place like this?

It's a nice place.

And there is a method
to my madness.

And this is a part of my method.
This is a secret passageway

courtesy of King Stanislav.

Were you ever married, William?

Oh, you're forever
the detective, aren't you?

You still haven't told me why.

Why all of this for a girl
you've never even met?

You know, some of us have done
bad things in the past.

And once in a while
we find something

that makes us feel
better about ourselves.

This little girl
means a lot to me.

Take them out.

Good evening. May I help you?

The American, where's he at?

The door at the end,
the Japanese Room.

Anybody else down there?

No.

Okay.

Out. Now.

Shit!

You okay?

Yes, I'm fine.

Sounds like your friend's down,
Billy Ray.

We're down to the wire, Billy.

Like the old saying goes,

"Good guys finish last."

You gone soft.

Look where that got you tonight.

Huh? Billy Ray?

Lewis?

You're playing a whore's game.

You ain't nothing but a whore.

You know what happens to whores,

don't you? What?

Whores always get fucked,
don't they?

You gonna fuck me, huh?

Hey, Billy?

I'm out.

Ain't that a coincidence.
I'm out too.

See?

So, uh,

how do you wanna play this?

Billy, it's your call, man.

Look.

Just like old times.
Just me and you.

Hey. I was just kidding.

I was just kidding too.

You okay?

Go get the girl.

You're sure?

Yeah.

Stand up.

Get up!

We're gonna take
a little journey together.

It's my favorite moment in life.

What's that?

It's when the predator
becomes the prey.

Also my favorite moment.

But it remains to be seen

who's the predator
and who's the prey.

It's okay. Don't be afraid.

Who are you?

You knew I'd come for you.

You know, with these guns

I can't really kill you slowly,

and I'd like to.

What, in front of the child?

Exactly. So, why don't we

settle this like men
outside without the guns?

Sure.

This won't take long.

You're right about that.

I despise taking
human life.

I'm kind of embarrassed
to admit the fact that

I'm going to enjoy
killing you slowly.

My sentiments exactly.

Dear Kasia,

Nikki and I are finally
safe and well in America.

William sends his regards
and thanks.

William doesn't say very much.

As you know,
he's not one for words.

He spends most of his time
by himself,

wandering the forest
looking for injured animals.

He seems to like it that way.

At least now, though,
he'll never be alone.

All our love, Irena and Nikki.

Where do you think
he's flying to?

Maybe he has a family too.