#BringBackAlice (2023): Season 1, Episode 1 - Episode #1.1 - full transcript
[seagulls calling]
[lively pop music playing]
Hello, dear ones!
Hi from the beach!
Whoo!
[in English] Sexy scooter look!
This is fucking epic!
[cheering]
[cheering and laughing]
- [man] Hey!
- [woman] I love him!
[people] Whoo!
[woman] Yeah!
Hi, guys! Got the amazing
squad with me today...
- Hey!
- Yo!
Hitting up a [in English]
top secret party.
My bestie Mon is here! Hi!
And a new member of
the posse, Paula.
- Hi!
- [chuckling]
Of course we have our wonder
boys, Janek and Patryk.
Yo.
We didn't forget my bae.
Michał's waiting for us there.
See you there. Bye
for now! [giggles]
Thanks! [giggles]
- Check this out.
- What is it?
I got an invite to give a talk
about Generation Z from our school.
Shout out your favorite
dealer from stage.
[Alicja] And mathlete.
Watch out or I will.
[Patryk] Laugh it up. At
least my tuition is free.
[In English] Fair enough.
So, to a freaking awesome party!
- [Janke] To a freaking awesome party!
- [Monika] To a freaking awesome party!
[all cheering]
[Paula] Wow! What? Ala!
[Alicja] I told you this
party would be sick!
[all in English] Show
me the money, bitch!
- Ala.
- Hi!
[Alicja] Shall we?
- What about the starter kit?
- Get into the car. Whoo!
[Patryk] Got killer shit for you, Mikey.
- Hell yeah.
[Alicja] Would
you do the honors?
Man, is that strong dope,
medium dope, or weak dope?
[techno music playing]
Yes, they're with me.
Where's the bar?
Follow me!
[all] Shots! Shots! Shots!
Chug! Chug!
[squeals and laughs]
I love you guys so much.
I wish I could freeze this
moment, so it would last forever.
I am nothing without you.
There's no us without you.
[screaming]
WHERE ARE YOU?
[breathing deeply]
[helicopter buzzing]
[man] The search has begun for
Alicja Stec, a popular influencer,
who mysteriously went
missing 48 hours ago.
Alicja was last seen at an
illicit rave on this ship.
Two days later, she hasn't come
home and there's no trace of her.
WE LOVE YOU, ALICJA.
I MISS YOU, ALICJA.
FAMOUS INFLUENCER MISSING
POLICE INVESTIGATE CIRCUMSTANCES
OF ALICJA STEC'S DISAPPEARANCE
We are conducting an
intensive investigation.
We will not rest until Ms. Stec
is found and returned home.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
ISSUED A COMMUNICATION
We believe Ala will
come back to us.
REWARD OFFERED FOR ANY INFORMATION
LEADING TO ALICJA STEC'S WHEREABOUTS
MISSING: ALICJA STEC
MISSING
[man] Where is Alicja Stec?
[heavy breathing]
A YEAR LATER
[car horns honking]
[gasps] Jesus!
[tires screech]
[man] We need paramedics.
- [car horns honking]
- [people chattering]
- [woman 1] What happened?
- [woman 2] Call an ambulance!
What happened? What's going on?
- [person 1] What happened to her?
- [person 2] It's Alicja Stec.
- [person 3] Is it her? Is it really her?
- [person 4] Yes, I recognize her.
[cash register sound]
[cell phone alert]
BUDDY: CHECK THIS OUT BRO:
[cell phone alert]
ALICJA STEC HAS BEEN FOUND!
Will you have dinner
over WhatSapp too?
[cell phone alert]
ALICJA STEC HAS BEEN FOUND!
Oops, excuse me.
[cell phone alert]
PAULA: YOU WITH
MICHAL? PICK UP!
Your sister's texting me?
[cell phone alert]
ALICJA STEC HAS BEEN FOUND!
[distant fog horn blows]
[exhales deeply] We've been sat here
for two hours. What the fuck for?
Waiting on a guy who owes me
money, who pretends he doesn't.
For three grand, I could
buy my mom a new TV.
- Holy shit!
- [hip hop music playing on phone]
If she fucks just like
she dances... Oh, man.
To hell with her listening to
Drake, her speaking five languages,
when she talks she
leaves you speechless.
Focus, for fuck's sake.
I got no way in, though. What
if I gifted her a couple grams?
Like a bonus for
being a good customer?
Fuck!
[siren blaring]
Fucking wanker!
Motherfucker!
Come here, motherfucker!
Let go of me!
Don't borrow money if
you can't pay it back!
Did you look half this
hard after your sister?
Shut up! You know
nothing about my sister!
- I know more than you!
- What do you mean?
They found her. You see?
Walking down the tunnel,
an hour or so ago.
And you're the last to know.
- Excuse me. Where's Alicja Stec?
- Relax. Let me check.
- Rafal!
- Hey, Sabina!
- Is it Ala?
- It is.
- Mrs. Stec, excuse me.
- Give us a minute, please.
Here.
- My baby.
- Go in.
Ala, darling...
[sobbing]
- [Dr. Rafal] May I?
- [Sabina] Sure.
It's okay, sweetie.
I'm here. I'm here.
I'm here. I'm here.
Hi.
I'm going to examine you, okay?
I'll ask some questions.
They might sound obvious, but
I need them for the diagnosis.
What's your name?
Alicja.
- And your surname?
- Stec.
- Do you know where you are?
- In a hospital.
Why were you brought here?
[Alicja] Hmm...
I was at a party.
[Dr. Rafal] Mm-hm.
What happened next?
[exhales deeply]
- I can't remember.
- [Dr. Rafal] All right.
What day is it today?
Hmm?
What year?
- Do you know how old you are?
- 17.
Am I speaking Chinese?
Weronika Bielecka.
- Read my lips. What room is she in?
- There's no one named Bielecka here.
[sighs]
This is not her.
I'm sorry, Tomek.
It's that influencer.
Did you question her
and ask her about Wera?
Looking for trouble? That
won't help your sister.
She disappeared the
same night Wera did!
She must know something!
Leave. Got it? Do not interfere
with the investigation,
or I'll charge you.
[tapping on keyboard]
- Is that my sneaky little sister?
- Damn! Luka!
Hi!
- Gosh, so glad you're back!
- [sighs]
- Where is everyone?
- Father and Emilia are at the opera.
- Mikey is in his room.
- They found Alicja!
I know. I know... I heard
about it. I'm so glad.
I've got something to do. I
promise tomorrow is our day, okay?
- Come here!
- [kissing]
- [Luka] Mmm.
- [chuckles]
Okay, go! [clears throat]
[Alicja] I want you to meet
my bestie without whom my life
would be as empty as a prosecco
bottle on Friday night.
[giggling] Here's
my wonderful Mon!
- [Alicja] Say hello.
- [Monika] Hi.
[Dr. Rafal] Your daughter
is in good condition.
Alicja bears no signs of
abuse, neither physical...
nor sexual.
We're waiting on a toxicology report,
but we found no sign of drug use.
So, in general, she hasn't
suffered any substantial injuries.
[Dad] What about
the memory loss?
Patients often block
out traumatic events.
How long could it last?
That's a good question. It could
be hours. It could be years.
It depends on the individual.
Sometimes it's easier to
make a new personality
than to delve into
the traumatic past.
[Dad] What can we do?
Psychological support,
I'd begin with that.
She needs a helping hand.
- When can I interrogate her?
- Doctor! She's gone.
She was here when
I started my shift.
- Where were you?
- [nurse] In the toilet.
Get an officer on every
exit. I'll check CCTV.
Bielecki!
- What have you done to her?
- So now you're talking to me?
- I warned you.
- You been binging on The Wire?
Shut up! This is your last
chance to tell me where she is.
[whispering] It's me, your mom.
[officer] We got her.
Take him away.
What? Why, for fuck's sake?
- Home!
- Yes, darling.
I'd rather keep her for
observation for a few days.
She's coming home
tomorrow morning.
What's up?
We have to decide what to do.
Ala can't remember anything.
Her mom called my mom.
Sure. That's what I always say when
I fuck things up when I'm drunk.
Can't you shut up for
once? What do we do?
Are you guys ready
for the big reunion?
Sure.
I wonder what she's like
now. If she's changed.
Well, we could
visit her and see!
I'll go.
I haven't slept with her, but
I've known her longer. I'll go.
What if she doesn't
want to see you?
Fuck! Stop talking about
her like she's a stranger!
Fucking yikes.
- Maybe she won't remember...
- What?
She might never remember it.
[Patryk] Maybe she doesn't
have to recall anything.
She knows everything
and fucks with us.
[school bell rings]
[faint chatter on TV]
[buzzer rings]
HAPPY ENDING TO
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCES
ALICJA STEC RETURNS HOME
- What?
- Turn it up.
- Could you?
- No.
MISSING ALICJA STEC
[hip hop music playing]
ŁUKASZ CALLING
- [Łukasz] Hello.
- What's up?
- What's up?
- When do you meet that posh chick?
At 2:00 p.m.
- Today?
- Today.
- Where? Mm.
- At the boardwalk in Gdynia. Why?
- What are you up to?
- I'll tell you later.
- Later? Bye.
- Bye.
MISSING!
I've heard dealers
are never late.
Kidding. Thought you
were someone else.
- Paula, right?
- Maybe.
Łukasz sends apologies and
kisses. Something came up.
Listen, I'd love to stay
and discuss the ins and outs
of life as a charming thug,
how rebels love the hardest and
so on, but I got to go, so...
Łukasz told me you
weren't big on small talk.
Oh. Didn't he tell you
the prices went up?
Want more money, fine. No problem.
Buy yourself something nice.
- I don't want money.
- Then fuck off.
You're friends with Alicja Stec.
Are you her fan? Which of
her videos is your fave?
"How to tell a guy's a
loser in a minute or less?"
- Must've been about you.
- You see, I want to talk to her.
Why?
My sister Weronika went missing
the same night as Alicja.
You friend might know
something, like where she is.
I haven't talked
to her. Nobody has.
- I need five minutes.
- I'm not her agent, for fuck's sake.
I know every dealer in town.
Your mom must be so proud.
Enjoy tripping on energy drinks.
Wait.
- [camera shutters clicking]
- [people shouting]
[person] How do
you feel, Alicja?
[people shouting]
[crowd] Alicja! Alicja! Alicja!
[shouting continues]
[Sabina] Ala. Come,
Ala. Come here.
That's right.
They're all for you.
I'll make you tea, darling.
Piotr, will you help?
[receding footfalls]
I haven't touched anything.
I knew you'd come back.
It all came this morning.
There's even more downstairs.
- These are your friends.
- I know.
They all missed you so much.
Sweetie... You are home.
- Is everything okay?
- It is.
We'll wait downstairs.
- [Alicja] Mom.
- Yes?
Don't shut the door.
[Sabina] Why don't we invite some
of her friends? She was so cheerful.
Maybe then she'll
remember something.
I'm not sure.
Maybe it's best if
she doesn't remember.
[telephone ringing]
[Paula] Paula here, if it's Michał,
I'm busy and if it's Daddy, fuck off.
[sighing] I'm really not up
for parenting Paula right now.
[sighing]
You okay?
Alicja's mom just called.
She thinks it'd be great
if Ala's best friend and
boyfriend are the first to visit.
When?
Babe...
I'm not sure I can handle
being there with you.
She'll understand.
Alicja Stec knows that nothing
is just black or white. Hm?
She should think that
everything's as it was.
We can't tell her yet.
The sooner we see her, the
sooner we know something.
[cell phone beeping]
[sighing] I have to take this.
DAD
You know I do.
- Yes, Dad?
- [Dad] Mikey, Paula's not in school again.
[whispering] I love you.
- Can you hear me?
- Yes, Dad. Um...
- I took her to school.
- [gasps faintly]
[seagulls calling]
- [distant scream]
- [gasps]
[gasps]
[door opens]
Hi! [chuckling]
- [Monika] Good afternoon.
- [Sabina] Good afternoon, Monika.
- Hi!
- Good afternoon.
It's so good to have
you here. Truly.
We'll be downstairs
if you need anything.
- Let's go.
- Right, right.
[receding footfalls]
[door shuts]
Wow. Everything looks
exactly the same.
You look amazing, Mon.
[chuckles]
Your disappearance has been
amazing for your brand! [chuckling]
- I'm sorry...
- Relax.
I lost my memory, not
my sense of humor.
[laughs]
[slow pop music playing]
It's beautiful.
- Should I know it?
- It's quite old. From six months ago?
Tell me about the rest
of the crew. How's Paula?
- [Michał] Uhh.
- [Monika] Mmm.
[Michał and Monika chuckle]
- Did something happen to her?
- No, I guess not. I mean...
Wait. What happened?
That happened.
[hip hop music
playing on cell phone]
[in English] Oh,
wow! [chuckling]
- Does she still dance?
- She does.
Mainly at clubs. You can't keep
track of all her boyfriends.
Luckily, not
everyone has changed.
Janek, for example,
hasn't changed a bit.
- Right?
- He only dyed his hair blue.
- Janek has blue hair?
- Yep, he does.
You really can't
remember anything?
The last thing I remember
is partying with you.
Dancing, laughing.
After that, nothing.
I mean, everything is
there. Sounds, images.
Sorry to interrupt,
but Ala needs her rest.
[Monika] I understand.
Anyway [chuckles]...
Well, we... Mm-hm.
Call me any time. You have my number.
You're welcome to come by any time.
Mom and Dad won't give me
my phone and laptop back.
Probably so I don't try to
livestream before I'm ready.
We're together again.
Hopefully for good this time.
Mon!
[car alarm chirps]
I'm sorry.
Are you in stalker mode
or are you in love?
I know that bloke.
The king of drunken teens.
In his tenth year in college.
- I was in preschool ten years ago.
- Sweet.
I bet he could
teach you something.
Quit drinking or you won't
remember your first time.
Sorry, bro, we were talking.
- Fuck off to a prom.
- What?
Are you deaf, bonehead?
Scram... before you get smashed.
Scary.
You going to stick to juice,
or can we drink like grown-ups?
Excuse me. Two
vodkas, neat. Thanks.
If I get drunk, I'll
forget our first time.
You won't.
One more.
[wind blowing]
[seagulls calling]
[gasps]
[gasping]
Mom!
[gasping]
Mom! Mom!
[sobbing]
Mom!
- [Sabina] Ala! Ala!
- [Piotr] Ala!
[screaming]
[Piotr] Ala!
- [Sabina] Ala, darling!
- Ala.
Hush, darling. It's okay.
- We're at home.
- I'm with you.
[objects clattering]
- Good morning.
- Breakfast in bed?
You don't want to turn
up stoned to snob school.
I might play hooky today.
I guess I studied
too hard last night.
I'd give you an A plus. Eat
and I'll show you something.
- Good?
- Delicious!
- Why did you lock her in?
- Me? You must have done it.
- I know it scares her.
- And I don't?!
You went upstairs. You
were tired. You could've...
Locked her up, knowing it
scares her? What, am I crazy?
- I didn't say that!
- What did you say?
[Piotr] Don't try to blame me!
You went up and closed the door!
[Sabina] Who locked
her up if not you?
[object taps loudly]
It's nice here,
but cold as hell.
- Hug me tighter.
- Okay.
- Are you sure you're from here?
- [chuckles]
I'm not taking
you to see Alicja.
Is that what it's about?
The shots.
The omelet. Sex... I knew from
the start what you were after.
Why did you play along?
Because I hate it when
someone deceives me.
Besides, you weren't that bad.
My father used to
work on that one.
Mom didn't want to move...
to this shitty town.
But he was to become
a manager fast.
Then he committed suicide. He was
pulled from the cabin on ropes.
You're pretty much fucked.
Wera kept crying.
She still loved him, you know.
- Why would you tell me all that?
- We were a freaking cool family.
I promised I'd never leave her.
You know what I did
when she disappeared?
She came home and needed something
from me, but I was with a chick.
We had an argument.
I told her to leave
and not to bother me.
I thought she'd be back in
a few hours. She wasn't.
You know the funny thing? I can't
even remember that chick's name.
Mm-hm.
What's my name?
Right.
When your friend went missing,
everyone talked about her,
just about her.
When my sister disappeared,
nobody talked about her.
There is room for only
one missing teenager.
That she is rich,
famous, beautiful,
only makes it better.
Your friend must
know something...
- I won't give up. I must find Wera.
- I don't know where your sister is!
I don't know.
Alicja won't tell you anything.
She can't remember a thing.
[cell phone alert]
I KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU.
WANT TO HELP. MEET IN
THE PARK. LET ME KNOW.
[opera music playing]
ALICJA STEC: BE
THERE IN 10 MINUTES
- What the fuck are you doing?
- Get out.
- We need to deliver that car...
- I said beat it, Łukasz!
Fuck that.
[gasps]
[car door closes]
Hi there!
You look as if
you've seen a ghost.
Who are you?
Tomek. Don't you remember me?
- Anything else?
- Want my rising sign too?
You wanted to tell me something.
Yes. I'll even show you something!
Come on. Let's go for a ride.
I would trust me if I were you.
[Alicja] Where
are you taking me?
For a ride.
Maybe it'll refresh your memory.
What are we doing here?
- Pull over!
- Where? In the middle of the tunnel?
- Who are you?
- Take it easy.
- Just don't lie to me.
- Relax. I'm not going to hurt you.
I just need answers
to a few questions.
Answer a few questions? You were
supposed to tell me something.
Do you know her?
Take a good look.
No.
[Tomek] You were supposedly heading
to Tricity when they found you.
Was it somewhere here?
- Think.
- Here, on the left.
- Here?
- Here. Pull over!
What is it?
- Did you remember something? Hey?
- [police siren blares]
Fuck!
Police! Freeze!
[breathing fast]
[gasping]
[Alicja] Hello, dear ones.
Do you ever have days when
everything goes wrong?
When even a smiling alpaca won't
help? That's when I call my Mon.
And we send each other photos with
eyebrows traced around the glass.
But seriously...
My grandad used to say,
"A true friend is someone who
can hear not only what you say
but also what you don't say.
Friends won't leave
you when you fall.
They're the family we dream of."
So here's what I want
you all to do today.
And this is not a challenge,
but something more important.
Tell your friends how
much they mean to you...
and how empty your life
would be without them.
Some friends, you may
have known forever.
Others, barely moments.
But the secrets you share
can create a bond...
for life.
[breathing deeply]
[chuckling]
Take good care of them.
[lively pop music playing]
Hello, dear ones!
Hi from the beach!
Whoo!
[in English] Sexy scooter look!
This is fucking epic!
[cheering]
[cheering and laughing]
- [man] Hey!
- [woman] I love him!
[people] Whoo!
[woman] Yeah!
Hi, guys! Got the amazing
squad with me today...
- Hey!
- Yo!
Hitting up a [in English]
top secret party.
My bestie Mon is here! Hi!
And a new member of
the posse, Paula.
- Hi!
- [chuckling]
Of course we have our wonder
boys, Janek and Patryk.
Yo.
We didn't forget my bae.
Michał's waiting for us there.
See you there. Bye
for now! [giggles]
Thanks! [giggles]
- Check this out.
- What is it?
I got an invite to give a talk
about Generation Z from our school.
Shout out your favorite
dealer from stage.
[Alicja] And mathlete.
Watch out or I will.
[Patryk] Laugh it up. At
least my tuition is free.
[In English] Fair enough.
So, to a freaking awesome party!
- [Janke] To a freaking awesome party!
- [Monika] To a freaking awesome party!
[all cheering]
[Paula] Wow! What? Ala!
[Alicja] I told you this
party would be sick!
[all in English] Show
me the money, bitch!
- Ala.
- Hi!
[Alicja] Shall we?
- What about the starter kit?
- Get into the car. Whoo!
[Patryk] Got killer shit for you, Mikey.
- Hell yeah.
[Alicja] Would
you do the honors?
Man, is that strong dope,
medium dope, or weak dope?
[techno music playing]
Yes, they're with me.
Where's the bar?
Follow me!
[all] Shots! Shots! Shots!
Chug! Chug!
[squeals and laughs]
I love you guys so much.
I wish I could freeze this
moment, so it would last forever.
I am nothing without you.
There's no us without you.
[screaming]
WHERE ARE YOU?
[breathing deeply]
[helicopter buzzing]
[man] The search has begun for
Alicja Stec, a popular influencer,
who mysteriously went
missing 48 hours ago.
Alicja was last seen at an
illicit rave on this ship.
Two days later, she hasn't come
home and there's no trace of her.
WE LOVE YOU, ALICJA.
I MISS YOU, ALICJA.
FAMOUS INFLUENCER MISSING
POLICE INVESTIGATE CIRCUMSTANCES
OF ALICJA STEC'S DISAPPEARANCE
We are conducting an
intensive investigation.
We will not rest until Ms. Stec
is found and returned home.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
ISSUED A COMMUNICATION
We believe Ala will
come back to us.
REWARD OFFERED FOR ANY INFORMATION
LEADING TO ALICJA STEC'S WHEREABOUTS
MISSING: ALICJA STEC
MISSING
[man] Where is Alicja Stec?
[heavy breathing]
A YEAR LATER
[car horns honking]
[gasps] Jesus!
[tires screech]
[man] We need paramedics.
- [car horns honking]
- [people chattering]
- [woman 1] What happened?
- [woman 2] Call an ambulance!
What happened? What's going on?
- [person 1] What happened to her?
- [person 2] It's Alicja Stec.
- [person 3] Is it her? Is it really her?
- [person 4] Yes, I recognize her.
[cash register sound]
[cell phone alert]
BUDDY: CHECK THIS OUT BRO:
[cell phone alert]
ALICJA STEC HAS BEEN FOUND!
Will you have dinner
over WhatSapp too?
[cell phone alert]
ALICJA STEC HAS BEEN FOUND!
Oops, excuse me.
[cell phone alert]
PAULA: YOU WITH
MICHAL? PICK UP!
Your sister's texting me?
[cell phone alert]
ALICJA STEC HAS BEEN FOUND!
[distant fog horn blows]
[exhales deeply] We've been sat here
for two hours. What the fuck for?
Waiting on a guy who owes me
money, who pretends he doesn't.
For three grand, I could
buy my mom a new TV.
- Holy shit!
- [hip hop music playing on phone]
If she fucks just like
she dances... Oh, man.
To hell with her listening to
Drake, her speaking five languages,
when she talks she
leaves you speechless.
Focus, for fuck's sake.
I got no way in, though. What
if I gifted her a couple grams?
Like a bonus for
being a good customer?
Fuck!
[siren blaring]
Fucking wanker!
Motherfucker!
Come here, motherfucker!
Let go of me!
Don't borrow money if
you can't pay it back!
Did you look half this
hard after your sister?
Shut up! You know
nothing about my sister!
- I know more than you!
- What do you mean?
They found her. You see?
Walking down the tunnel,
an hour or so ago.
And you're the last to know.
- Excuse me. Where's Alicja Stec?
- Relax. Let me check.
- Rafal!
- Hey, Sabina!
- Is it Ala?
- It is.
- Mrs. Stec, excuse me.
- Give us a minute, please.
Here.
- My baby.
- Go in.
Ala, darling...
[sobbing]
- [Dr. Rafal] May I?
- [Sabina] Sure.
It's okay, sweetie.
I'm here. I'm here.
I'm here. I'm here.
Hi.
I'm going to examine you, okay?
I'll ask some questions.
They might sound obvious, but
I need them for the diagnosis.
What's your name?
Alicja.
- And your surname?
- Stec.
- Do you know where you are?
- In a hospital.
Why were you brought here?
[Alicja] Hmm...
I was at a party.
[Dr. Rafal] Mm-hm.
What happened next?
[exhales deeply]
- I can't remember.
- [Dr. Rafal] All right.
What day is it today?
Hmm?
What year?
- Do you know how old you are?
- 17.
Am I speaking Chinese?
Weronika Bielecka.
- Read my lips. What room is she in?
- There's no one named Bielecka here.
[sighs]
This is not her.
I'm sorry, Tomek.
It's that influencer.
Did you question her
and ask her about Wera?
Looking for trouble? That
won't help your sister.
She disappeared the
same night Wera did!
She must know something!
Leave. Got it? Do not interfere
with the investigation,
or I'll charge you.
[tapping on keyboard]
- Is that my sneaky little sister?
- Damn! Luka!
Hi!
- Gosh, so glad you're back!
- [sighs]
- Where is everyone?
- Father and Emilia are at the opera.
- Mikey is in his room.
- They found Alicja!
I know. I know... I heard
about it. I'm so glad.
I've got something to do. I
promise tomorrow is our day, okay?
- Come here!
- [kissing]
- [Luka] Mmm.
- [chuckles]
Okay, go! [clears throat]
[Alicja] I want you to meet
my bestie without whom my life
would be as empty as a prosecco
bottle on Friday night.
[giggling] Here's
my wonderful Mon!
- [Alicja] Say hello.
- [Monika] Hi.
[Dr. Rafal] Your daughter
is in good condition.
Alicja bears no signs of
abuse, neither physical...
nor sexual.
We're waiting on a toxicology report,
but we found no sign of drug use.
So, in general, she hasn't
suffered any substantial injuries.
[Dad] What about
the memory loss?
Patients often block
out traumatic events.
How long could it last?
That's a good question. It could
be hours. It could be years.
It depends on the individual.
Sometimes it's easier to
make a new personality
than to delve into
the traumatic past.
[Dad] What can we do?
Psychological support,
I'd begin with that.
She needs a helping hand.
- When can I interrogate her?
- Doctor! She's gone.
She was here when
I started my shift.
- Where were you?
- [nurse] In the toilet.
Get an officer on every
exit. I'll check CCTV.
Bielecki!
- What have you done to her?
- So now you're talking to me?
- I warned you.
- You been binging on The Wire?
Shut up! This is your last
chance to tell me where she is.
[whispering] It's me, your mom.
[officer] We got her.
Take him away.
What? Why, for fuck's sake?
- Home!
- Yes, darling.
I'd rather keep her for
observation for a few days.
She's coming home
tomorrow morning.
What's up?
We have to decide what to do.
Ala can't remember anything.
Her mom called my mom.
Sure. That's what I always say when
I fuck things up when I'm drunk.
Can't you shut up for
once? What do we do?
Are you guys ready
for the big reunion?
Sure.
I wonder what she's like
now. If she's changed.
Well, we could
visit her and see!
I'll go.
I haven't slept with her, but
I've known her longer. I'll go.
What if she doesn't
want to see you?
Fuck! Stop talking about
her like she's a stranger!
Fucking yikes.
- Maybe she won't remember...
- What?
She might never remember it.
[Patryk] Maybe she doesn't
have to recall anything.
She knows everything
and fucks with us.
[school bell rings]
[faint chatter on TV]
[buzzer rings]
HAPPY ENDING TO
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCES
ALICJA STEC RETURNS HOME
- What?
- Turn it up.
- Could you?
- No.
MISSING ALICJA STEC
[hip hop music playing]
ŁUKASZ CALLING
- [Łukasz] Hello.
- What's up?
- What's up?
- When do you meet that posh chick?
At 2:00 p.m.
- Today?
- Today.
- Where? Mm.
- At the boardwalk in Gdynia. Why?
- What are you up to?
- I'll tell you later.
- Later? Bye.
- Bye.
MISSING!
I've heard dealers
are never late.
Kidding. Thought you
were someone else.
- Paula, right?
- Maybe.
Łukasz sends apologies and
kisses. Something came up.
Listen, I'd love to stay
and discuss the ins and outs
of life as a charming thug,
how rebels love the hardest and
so on, but I got to go, so...
Łukasz told me you
weren't big on small talk.
Oh. Didn't he tell you
the prices went up?
Want more money, fine. No problem.
Buy yourself something nice.
- I don't want money.
- Then fuck off.
You're friends with Alicja Stec.
Are you her fan? Which of
her videos is your fave?
"How to tell a guy's a
loser in a minute or less?"
- Must've been about you.
- You see, I want to talk to her.
Why?
My sister Weronika went missing
the same night as Alicja.
You friend might know
something, like where she is.
I haven't talked
to her. Nobody has.
- I need five minutes.
- I'm not her agent, for fuck's sake.
I know every dealer in town.
Your mom must be so proud.
Enjoy tripping on energy drinks.
Wait.
- [camera shutters clicking]
- [people shouting]
[person] How do
you feel, Alicja?
[people shouting]
[crowd] Alicja! Alicja! Alicja!
[shouting continues]
[Sabina] Ala. Come,
Ala. Come here.
That's right.
They're all for you.
I'll make you tea, darling.
Piotr, will you help?
[receding footfalls]
I haven't touched anything.
I knew you'd come back.
It all came this morning.
There's even more downstairs.
- These are your friends.
- I know.
They all missed you so much.
Sweetie... You are home.
- Is everything okay?
- It is.
We'll wait downstairs.
- [Alicja] Mom.
- Yes?
Don't shut the door.
[Sabina] Why don't we invite some
of her friends? She was so cheerful.
Maybe then she'll
remember something.
I'm not sure.
Maybe it's best if
she doesn't remember.
[telephone ringing]
[Paula] Paula here, if it's Michał,
I'm busy and if it's Daddy, fuck off.
[sighing] I'm really not up
for parenting Paula right now.
[sighing]
You okay?
Alicja's mom just called.
She thinks it'd be great
if Ala's best friend and
boyfriend are the first to visit.
When?
Babe...
I'm not sure I can handle
being there with you.
She'll understand.
Alicja Stec knows that nothing
is just black or white. Hm?
She should think that
everything's as it was.
We can't tell her yet.
The sooner we see her, the
sooner we know something.
[cell phone beeping]
[sighing] I have to take this.
DAD
You know I do.
- Yes, Dad?
- [Dad] Mikey, Paula's not in school again.
[whispering] I love you.
- Can you hear me?
- Yes, Dad. Um...
- I took her to school.
- [gasps faintly]
[seagulls calling]
- [distant scream]
- [gasps]
[gasps]
[door opens]
Hi! [chuckling]
- [Monika] Good afternoon.
- [Sabina] Good afternoon, Monika.
- Hi!
- Good afternoon.
It's so good to have
you here. Truly.
We'll be downstairs
if you need anything.
- Let's go.
- Right, right.
[receding footfalls]
[door shuts]
Wow. Everything looks
exactly the same.
You look amazing, Mon.
[chuckles]
Your disappearance has been
amazing for your brand! [chuckling]
- I'm sorry...
- Relax.
I lost my memory, not
my sense of humor.
[laughs]
[slow pop music playing]
It's beautiful.
- Should I know it?
- It's quite old. From six months ago?
Tell me about the rest
of the crew. How's Paula?
- [Michał] Uhh.
- [Monika] Mmm.
[Michał and Monika chuckle]
- Did something happen to her?
- No, I guess not. I mean...
Wait. What happened?
That happened.
[hip hop music
playing on cell phone]
[in English] Oh,
wow! [chuckling]
- Does she still dance?
- She does.
Mainly at clubs. You can't keep
track of all her boyfriends.
Luckily, not
everyone has changed.
Janek, for example,
hasn't changed a bit.
- Right?
- He only dyed his hair blue.
- Janek has blue hair?
- Yep, he does.
You really can't
remember anything?
The last thing I remember
is partying with you.
Dancing, laughing.
After that, nothing.
I mean, everything is
there. Sounds, images.
Sorry to interrupt,
but Ala needs her rest.
[Monika] I understand.
Anyway [chuckles]...
Well, we... Mm-hm.
Call me any time. You have my number.
You're welcome to come by any time.
Mom and Dad won't give me
my phone and laptop back.
Probably so I don't try to
livestream before I'm ready.
We're together again.
Hopefully for good this time.
Mon!
[car alarm chirps]
I'm sorry.
Are you in stalker mode
or are you in love?
I know that bloke.
The king of drunken teens.
In his tenth year in college.
- I was in preschool ten years ago.
- Sweet.
I bet he could
teach you something.
Quit drinking or you won't
remember your first time.
Sorry, bro, we were talking.
- Fuck off to a prom.
- What?
Are you deaf, bonehead?
Scram... before you get smashed.
Scary.
You going to stick to juice,
or can we drink like grown-ups?
Excuse me. Two
vodkas, neat. Thanks.
If I get drunk, I'll
forget our first time.
You won't.
One more.
[wind blowing]
[seagulls calling]
[gasps]
[gasping]
Mom!
[gasping]
Mom! Mom!
[sobbing]
Mom!
- [Sabina] Ala! Ala!
- [Piotr] Ala!
[screaming]
[Piotr] Ala!
- [Sabina] Ala, darling!
- Ala.
Hush, darling. It's okay.
- We're at home.
- I'm with you.
[objects clattering]
- Good morning.
- Breakfast in bed?
You don't want to turn
up stoned to snob school.
I might play hooky today.
I guess I studied
too hard last night.
I'd give you an A plus. Eat
and I'll show you something.
- Good?
- Delicious!
- Why did you lock her in?
- Me? You must have done it.
- I know it scares her.
- And I don't?!
You went upstairs. You
were tired. You could've...
Locked her up, knowing it
scares her? What, am I crazy?
- I didn't say that!
- What did you say?
[Piotr] Don't try to blame me!
You went up and closed the door!
[Sabina] Who locked
her up if not you?
[object taps loudly]
It's nice here,
but cold as hell.
- Hug me tighter.
- Okay.
- Are you sure you're from here?
- [chuckles]
I'm not taking
you to see Alicja.
Is that what it's about?
The shots.
The omelet. Sex... I knew from
the start what you were after.
Why did you play along?
Because I hate it when
someone deceives me.
Besides, you weren't that bad.
My father used to
work on that one.
Mom didn't want to move...
to this shitty town.
But he was to become
a manager fast.
Then he committed suicide. He was
pulled from the cabin on ropes.
You're pretty much fucked.
Wera kept crying.
She still loved him, you know.
- Why would you tell me all that?
- We were a freaking cool family.
I promised I'd never leave her.
You know what I did
when she disappeared?
She came home and needed something
from me, but I was with a chick.
We had an argument.
I told her to leave
and not to bother me.
I thought she'd be back in
a few hours. She wasn't.
You know the funny thing? I can't
even remember that chick's name.
Mm-hm.
What's my name?
Right.
When your friend went missing,
everyone talked about her,
just about her.
When my sister disappeared,
nobody talked about her.
There is room for only
one missing teenager.
That she is rich,
famous, beautiful,
only makes it better.
Your friend must
know something...
- I won't give up. I must find Wera.
- I don't know where your sister is!
I don't know.
Alicja won't tell you anything.
She can't remember a thing.
[cell phone alert]
I KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU.
WANT TO HELP. MEET IN
THE PARK. LET ME KNOW.
[opera music playing]
ALICJA STEC: BE
THERE IN 10 MINUTES
- What the fuck are you doing?
- Get out.
- We need to deliver that car...
- I said beat it, Łukasz!
Fuck that.
[gasps]
[car door closes]
Hi there!
You look as if
you've seen a ghost.
Who are you?
Tomek. Don't you remember me?
- Anything else?
- Want my rising sign too?
You wanted to tell me something.
Yes. I'll even show you something!
Come on. Let's go for a ride.
I would trust me if I were you.
[Alicja] Where
are you taking me?
For a ride.
Maybe it'll refresh your memory.
What are we doing here?
- Pull over!
- Where? In the middle of the tunnel?
- Who are you?
- Take it easy.
- Just don't lie to me.
- Relax. I'm not going to hurt you.
I just need answers
to a few questions.
Answer a few questions? You were
supposed to tell me something.
Do you know her?
Take a good look.
No.
[Tomek] You were supposedly heading
to Tricity when they found you.
Was it somewhere here?
- Think.
- Here, on the left.
- Here?
- Here. Pull over!
What is it?
- Did you remember something? Hey?
- [police siren blares]
Fuck!
Police! Freeze!
[breathing fast]
[gasping]
[Alicja] Hello, dear ones.
Do you ever have days when
everything goes wrong?
When even a smiling alpaca won't
help? That's when I call my Mon.
And we send each other photos with
eyebrows traced around the glass.
But seriously...
My grandad used to say,
"A true friend is someone who
can hear not only what you say
but also what you don't say.
Friends won't leave
you when you fall.
They're the family we dream of."
So here's what I want
you all to do today.
And this is not a challenge,
but something more important.
Tell your friends how
much they mean to you...
and how empty your life
would be without them.
Some friends, you may
have known forever.
Others, barely moments.
But the secrets you share
can create a bond...
for life.
[breathing deeply]
[chuckling]
Take good care of them.