Spy/Master (2023–…): Season 1, Episode 2 - Episode #1.2 - full transcript
Turn the engine off.
Dear comrades and friends.
I have summoned you here
to bring to your attention
a matter that is of
the utmost importance.
A matter that worries me.
And if it is serious
enough to worry me,
then it most certainly
should worry you too.
We are besieged by
smugglers and offenders
trying to corrupt our nation that
we worked so hard to protect.
Many comrades here are
faithful and devoted...
and committed to
the Party's ideals.
At the same time, there are
some of those among us...
who choose to betray
this country's interests.
Those who attempt to infiltrate
the structures of the Party
and the country's institutions
for foreign agencies.
I promise you this
right here, right now.
We will severely and harshly punish
those who choose to betray the Party,
as well as our great nation!
I'll catch up with you soon.
We have a problem.
A truck was found at
the border earlier
filled with illegal goods.
Traveling under diplomatic seal.
The driver's name is Lari Bogdan,
said he worked for the DIE.
And why would a DIE agent be involved
in smuggling goods into Romania?
That's exactly the
question we're asking.
That is, myself and
the Central Committee.
I don't know any Lari Bogdan.
But I'm sure you'll
find out if he's lying.
Well, he is dead now, so I
guess we'll never know for sure.
Hung himself in his cell.
- He had issues, apparently.
Comrade Godeanu, I'm assuming
you're aware that the Party
is taking this very seriously.
I would expect nothing
less from them.
Good. So then you're willing to
cooperate with us, completely.
Absolutely.
You don't seem so
happy to have me here.
You weren't too happy to see
me at the U.S. embassy either.
I was just surprised.
Yeah, so was I.
What were you up to?
You kept it.
I don't throw away gifts.
You should be careful.
People will think it's real.
You might get yourself shot.
You don't need to
worry about me.
Not now.
Ooh.
Fancy. Who's this
one for? Your wife?
Your girlfriend?
It's for my daughter.
What are you, the best
daddy in the world?
I wish I was.
You know, all
these years, and...
I was thinking you didn't
remember any of it.
I'm guessing you didn't just come
to see me for old times' sake.
So, what does the Stasi want?
Just another name
on that damn list.
What are you offering?
I heard Shakarov was in town.
Something big must
be going down.
Last time he was here, the
airport attack happened.
- Scott.
You didn't happen to think
I'd be asleep, did you?
You're awake. Look, I can't
wait on this indefinitely.
- I need a Plan B.
- Plan B? Like Angola?
Come on. That was then, and
I've taken enough stick for it.
This is different.
For Christ's sake, I'm meeting
him now. What do I say?
I can't believe you
jumped the gun, again.
Scott, he's a big fish and
the sharks will be circling.
We need to move on this
now. Help me out here.
Good morning, Comrade Godeanu.
Good morning. I'm Carmen Popescu,
director at the Ministry of Interior.
It is a pleasure to
meet you, finally.
You as well.
You know, I had actually tried
to reach you in Bucharest,
however, you left earlier
than planned, I guess?
I've been assigned to help
you in the negotiations.
Yesterday, how was it?
Well, the Germans added
some new names to the list.
We're going to need
time to review it.
Okay, but Sorin told me
they already offered us
three million Deutsche Mark,
which to me is a great deal.
We should just take it and
head home, in my opinion.
I think it's best
not to rush it.
Comrade Ceaușescu expects
much more from us.
I need to pick up a
gift for my daughter.
Drop me off here. I'll
meet you at the Ministry.
Oh, we'll just wait for you.
It won't take long, right?
Of course not.
The shop is on the corner.
You can pull over here.
I think I'll go buy
something for myself too.
- Hello.
- Hello.
- Can I ask you something?
- Yes, of course.
I'm looking for my colleague.
Is there another
way out of here?
No, miss. Only the front door.
So where did my colleague go?
I'm not following, sorry.
There was a man
that just came in.
Tall, dark hair. You
can't have missed him.
Oh, there you are.
Thought you disappeared.
I was just trying on a shirt.
Hmm.
Well, we're running late.
I'll just get this
scarf for my daughter,
if that's okay with you.
- What was that?
- We're having maintenance work done.
Comrade?
Right.
Lari Bogdan hanged
himself in his cell.
I bet Godeanu had a hand in it.
If he went that far, he
must be running scared.
As he should be.
If you do what I tell you, we can
take that bastard down within days.
I got the photo, but
that is not enough.
Why? It's exactly what
we were waiting for.
- Don't you wonder when?
- I need to time it right.
Make sure I hold all the cards.
Especially since I don't have the
best relationship with the president.
He will warm up to you
when we find the warehouse.
Victor, did you know
the term "checkmate"
comes from Persian, and it
means "the king is dead"?
More or less.
The phrase "checkmate"
in Farsi actually means,
"the king is helpless."
Farsi?
I was thinking.
What if that smuggler was
working with someone in the DIE?
Impossible.
We're watching all of my people.
I know.
But sometimes we forget to
look in our own back yard.
I think I should talk
to counterintelligence.
I'll tell Mircea
to look into it.
There's no need to make waves.
I can take a closer look at my
agents' moves over the past year.
Hmm?
Victor!
Checkmate!
Elena.
What is it?
I haven't told Nicolae this yet, he
has enough on his mind right now,
but I feel you should know.
It appears that Comrade Mircea
Voinea has a fondness for redheads.
Redheads are dangerous by
default. So is he fucking one?
It's very possible.
I thought you'd want to know she's
of Russian origin, it would seem.
She's Russian? Is this true?
- It is.
- Mircea is dating a KGB agent?
Hard to tell for sure yet.
All I can say is
she's very beautiful.
Mircea is not the sharpest,
but he's also not stupid
enough to fuck a Russian.
Or maybe he is.
Keep an eye on them.
Sew this inside the lining and
have someone give it to his wife.
- Here's the dress.
- Oh, it's lovely.
And before I forget, this
is for you. A present.
A present? For me? How sweet.
Albescu managed to get his
hands on Godeanu's records.
From what I understand,
he got it from the head
of Foreign Intelligence.
It's only a matter of time
before he finds that warehouse.
We need to get these to every
Party member on this list.
I want you to take this to
Comrade Gheață's wife, okay?
- Should we empty the warehouse?
- No. Not yet.
This one goes directly
to the palace.
We are fine with the final list.
Pleased to hear that. And
now for the financial...
Before we start talking money,
can I have a word with you?
Of course.
I actually need to make a
call to a German clinic.
- It's an urgent family matter.
- Oh, nothing too serious I hope.
Miss Weizendorff, can you please
show Mr. Godeanu to a phone?
Yes, of course.
It's over there.
Frank Jackson speaking.
This is Victor Godeanu.
Is this Dr. Muller?
- Yes.
- My wife came to see you recently
about a health issue.
Unfortunately, her
situation is getting worse
and I really need to make
an urgent appointment.
Absolutely. I'm sorry it
didn't work out before.
We'll contact you soon
with a date and time.
You don't have a slot
for an operation, do you?
Please be patient.
Everything will be okay.
I appreciate it. Thank you.
Just got a message from Godeanu.
He's in danger. I need you
to sign a temporary refuge.
I'm not signing anything
until I hear from Langley.
'Cause if this goes
wrong, I go down, not you.
This defection is as
big as the White House.
And all we're doing is debating
while this guy's life is at risk.
Some of us assess risk, instead
of going off half-cocked.
Now, if you have a
problem with that,
you could call your
friend Scott Dunlop.
I know a good doctor
if you need one.
My wife already
has a good doctor.
You've gotten good at stealing.
I've had good teachers.
Three thousand Deutsche Marks
for each factory worker.
Nine thousand for
each professor.
Twelve thousand Deutsche
Marks for each doctor...
Mr. Godeanu.
We think our offer of
three million Deutsche Mark
is a fair compensation for
the resettling of the Germans.
Germans of Romanian descent.
We have invested money in the
education of these individuals.
It is only reasonable to
recuperate the money we spent.
Um, excuse me for a minute.
Teachers, 7000 Deutsche
Mark. Nurses, 6000...
Mr. Godeanu, I...
I find it... How
should I say this?
I find it difficult to put
a price on a human life.
We're not going to treat this
as if we're trading cattle.
Of course not. We're
trading people.
I'm sorry, Mr. Godeanu.
What is your proposal?
Three million is not enough.
Hello, Peter. How are you?
Glad to hear it. I'm
in a bit of a rush.
Can you trace a number for me?
It's the last call that was made from
the cloakroom on the second floor.
Eight and three. That's
perfect. Thank you. Bye.
Frank Jackson speaking.
We should have signed that deal.
I mean, three million is
more than appropriate.
I'm sure they will contact
us with a better offer.
It's obvious they want those Germans
a lot more than we need the money.
Yeah. Well, it feels
like we're stalling.
Our job here is to get the
best possible offer we can,
not to be fast.
Comrade, you got a message.
Everything all right?
Comrade Ceaușescu wants us to
return to Bucharest. Tomorrow.
Ileana?
Do you want a drink?
Is there any left?
Do you know why I drink?
Um, because you can?
Because you're always bored?
Ah. Because I'm bored?
So whose fault is
it that I'm bored?
Look, I'm not in the mood.
Yeah, I get it. You
aren't, ever, huh?
- I've tried everything.
- You haven't tried once.
You didn't try standing
up for me once.
You have never taken
my side over hers.
- Hers? Elena Ceaușescu?
- Yeah.
Your wife is right here.
Don't forget that.
She's not coming?
Um... No.
I love you, Dad.
- Good to see you.
- You as well.
I took care of everything.
Good evening.
Comrade Godeanu.
I have to say I never pegged
you for a fan of the piano.
I thought your wife was the one
with the artistic sensibilities.
And I have to say
I'm sad to hear
that you don't know
everything about me.
Comrade Voinea. Looking
lovely, as always.
Thank you, Comrade Godeanu.
Is Adela not joining us?
Unfortunately, no. It's just
me and my daughter tonight.
- She's also an artist.
- So nice to finally meet you, Ileana.
You're so beautiful,
just like your mother.
Yes, and just like you, she's always
carried herself with such grace.
We miss seeing her up on stage.
Could you get a bit
closer together?
Don't be shy now,
Comrade Godeanu.
You are very photogenic.
You should smile.
- Thank you.
It must feel pretty good,
thinking you are on top.
What are you trying to
say, Comrade Voinea?
Oh, nothing.
I happen to know one
of your former friends.
They were a classmate
of yours from college.
Tells me you were
top of your class
and how you once got a bunch
of lazy professors fired
by invoking a
"revolutionary vigilance"?
Oh, yes. My revolutionary phase.
I have to say, I don't
really miss it at all.
- Who is this...?
- If I were you,
I would miss that
former vigilance.
To vigilance.
Victor.
I don't really give a shit
about how many of these people
you think you own. I know...
about your warehouse.
Is that a new bag?
Yes, the seamstress
gave it as a gift.
What are you doing?
- You should've said it was a gift.
- What's wrong?
Hey, Victor.
How long does this damn thing
take? I'm already sweating.
- Two hours.
- What?
That's too much. Tell
them to make it one.
I'm afraid that is not possible.
Okay then. Let's begin.
Is that Mircea's redhead?
She's not as pretty
as I assumed.
But I'm not surprised. He's
got terrible taste in women.
A man his age who
has no children,
there's got to be
something wrong with him.
Did you enjoy the concert?
Yeah, I loved it.
And everybody who was
there was so nice to us.
When I grow up, I
wanna be just like you.
You should be like
you, not like me.
Yeah. I'm gonna be
a famous artist,
but with your power
and your influence.
Power is a hungry animal,
you realize, Ileana.
You'll teach me how to
control it, won't you?
Are you tired yet?
I want to show you something.
What are we doing here?
The people who live here live
on a fraction of what you have.
Do you think they don't want
more? Of course they do.
Do you know why they
don't go for it?
Not because they are powerless.
It's because they don't
know how to work the system.
I don't get it.
This is where I was born.
I need you to understand.
You can't travel when you want,
you can't buy everything you want,
and you can't draw
anything you want.
"He who bows his head
misses the sword."
I need you to remember that.
Even when I'm not here with you.
- It's important.
- But you don't bow your head, Dad.
Actually, I had to at first.
The only reason I have power now
is because I learned
the limits of the system
and how to push them
without overstepping.
Because if you
overstep, it's over.
Goodbye. Off to prison.
Or even worse.
Sweetheart, I'm not
trying to scare you.
But you have to learn these
things if you want to survive.
And all I want is
for you to survive.
Fancy a drink? Whiskey?
Um, sorry, I'll have to pass
for tonight. I'm pretty tired.
I've booked our
flights home already.
We're leaving at 9:00
tomorrow morning, so...
Perfect. Thanks.
Wait for me here.
- Good day, General Shakarov.
- Good day.
How are you? Always an honor.
- Tea, coffee?
- Vodka.
I'm kidding.
Good day, comrades.
General Shakarov,
we have a situation.
We think that Victor Godeanu
is defecting to the Americans.
- Yeah?
- Hey, babe. It's me.
Hey.
- You forgot, didn't you?
- I didn't forget.
You have no idea what
I'm talking about.
Liza and Jim are
coming over, remember?
Shit.
Can we cancel?
It's her birthday, Frank.
I'm toasting my friend on her
birthday whether you're here or not.
Honey, I'll make it in time
for cake, but I need to go now.
I've gotta get some work done.
Godeanu has a flight back to
Bucharest tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Look at it. All these
riches. This is it.
This all goes straight to
the Security Commission.
Good evening, comrade.
Sorry about the late hour.
I wanted to tell you I found it.
You were right. He had
it hidden in plain sight.
I knew it. I'll go
see the Ceaușescus.
Understood.
That goddamn son of a bitch.
We got confirmation today about
the warehouse. It's Godeanu's.
And there in the picture is
Shakarov, the KGB general.
He met Godeanu in Vienna.
Shakarov?
When were all these taken?
In May.
The meetings have been going
on for about six months now.
None were ever reported.
Are you sure these
photos aren't fake?
I'm sure they are real,
Comrade Ceaușescu.
Victor is not only a smuggler.
It looks like he's
our KGB mole as well.
Impossible.
I know Victor is not a saint.
This is madness, though.
I know you have a
vested interest.
- I do?
- You do.
What do you mean?
He's having an affair
with a Russian student.
Is that who gave
you these photos?
Comrade Elena
Ceaușescu, respectfully,
I am not having an
affair with any Russian.
You're a liar!
We received these photos from one of
our most loyal agents on our team.
Leave these here.
You may go.
Don't say anything.
Not a word of this
nonsense to anyone.
I want to assure you,
Comrade Ceaușescu.
I have no other interest than
serving the Party and Romania.
Victor.
- Why are you here again?
- I know what you're planning to do.
You don't belong
with the Americans.
You'll always be one of us.
Don't ever betray me.
Mr. Godeanu.
The spa next door is open now.
Thank you.
Sir. I think you dropped this.
Thank you, but it's not mine.
Albescu found the warehouse.
It's all been seized.
You have influence
with the Ceaușescus.
You need to do something
before Mircea exposes us.
Hello, Elena. It's important. I
need to see Nicolae right away.
Later. He has a migraine.
He can't be disturbed.
I'll give him that.
Oh. Wait here a moment.
I don't like these pearls.
Reports from eyewitnesses
coming in shortly.
Good evening, Victor.
Why don't you get in?
How are you, Victor?
How is life treating you?
I can't really complain.
This won't take long.
I know you have a rendezvous.
I hope it can wait.
How was your trip to Germany?
Did you manage to
do some work too?
Or did you just spend time
chatting up pretty German girls?
I've negotiated the repatriation
of German Romanians.
It's always touching when one
can bring families together.
Got news to share about
our common friend?
In a few months, Ceaușescu will
be visiting the Queen of England.
Mm, yes.
I have a feeling that you
won't be joining him, will you?
I have to say that
after all this time,
I expected more loyalty
from you, Victor.
I have been loyal
for a long time.
You want to know something?
Here in our world,
loyalty is an allegiance
that lasts forever.
Or it's nothing at all.
There's nothing
that lasts forever.
Yes, there is.
Because for the right
price, anything can last.
I'm going to exit door left.
Give me one minute and there'll
be a car waiting outside.
♪ I feel I'm going crazy, baby ♪
♪ And that is all
That's left to say ♪
♪ Saddest part is
that I'm ready ♪
♪ To leave our home
behind to die ♪
♪ Embracing shadows
Of the moonlight ♪
♪ It breaks my heart
to see you cry ♪
♪ I lost it all
for heavy reasons ♪
♪ At least I feel alive now ♪
♪ But, baby, havens close
Bridges burn one by one ♪
♪ Darker, darker ♪
♪ 'Cause I'm a
free man fallin' ♪
♪ Faint stars fading
off one by one ♪
♪ You like it, lying ♪
♪ 'Cause I'm a
free man fallin' ♪
♪ I'm a free man falling down ♪
♪ Yeah, I'm a free man fallin' ♪
♪ A free man falling down ♪
Dear comrades and friends.
I have summoned you here
to bring to your attention
a matter that is of
the utmost importance.
A matter that worries me.
And if it is serious
enough to worry me,
then it most certainly
should worry you too.
We are besieged by
smugglers and offenders
trying to corrupt our nation that
we worked so hard to protect.
Many comrades here are
faithful and devoted...
and committed to
the Party's ideals.
At the same time, there are
some of those among us...
who choose to betray
this country's interests.
Those who attempt to infiltrate
the structures of the Party
and the country's institutions
for foreign agencies.
I promise you this
right here, right now.
We will severely and harshly punish
those who choose to betray the Party,
as well as our great nation!
I'll catch up with you soon.
We have a problem.
A truck was found at
the border earlier
filled with illegal goods.
Traveling under diplomatic seal.
The driver's name is Lari Bogdan,
said he worked for the DIE.
And why would a DIE agent be involved
in smuggling goods into Romania?
That's exactly the
question we're asking.
That is, myself and
the Central Committee.
I don't know any Lari Bogdan.
But I'm sure you'll
find out if he's lying.
Well, he is dead now, so I
guess we'll never know for sure.
Hung himself in his cell.
- He had issues, apparently.
Comrade Godeanu, I'm assuming
you're aware that the Party
is taking this very seriously.
I would expect nothing
less from them.
Good. So then you're willing to
cooperate with us, completely.
Absolutely.
You don't seem so
happy to have me here.
You weren't too happy to see
me at the U.S. embassy either.
I was just surprised.
Yeah, so was I.
What were you up to?
You kept it.
I don't throw away gifts.
You should be careful.
People will think it's real.
You might get yourself shot.
You don't need to
worry about me.
Not now.
Ooh.
Fancy. Who's this
one for? Your wife?
Your girlfriend?
It's for my daughter.
What are you, the best
daddy in the world?
I wish I was.
You know, all
these years, and...
I was thinking you didn't
remember any of it.
I'm guessing you didn't just come
to see me for old times' sake.
So, what does the Stasi want?
Just another name
on that damn list.
What are you offering?
I heard Shakarov was in town.
Something big must
be going down.
Last time he was here, the
airport attack happened.
- Scott.
You didn't happen to think
I'd be asleep, did you?
You're awake. Look, I can't
wait on this indefinitely.
- I need a Plan B.
- Plan B? Like Angola?
Come on. That was then, and
I've taken enough stick for it.
This is different.
For Christ's sake, I'm meeting
him now. What do I say?
I can't believe you
jumped the gun, again.
Scott, he's a big fish and
the sharks will be circling.
We need to move on this
now. Help me out here.
Good morning, Comrade Godeanu.
Good morning. I'm Carmen Popescu,
director at the Ministry of Interior.
It is a pleasure to
meet you, finally.
You as well.
You know, I had actually tried
to reach you in Bucharest,
however, you left earlier
than planned, I guess?
I've been assigned to help
you in the negotiations.
Yesterday, how was it?
Well, the Germans added
some new names to the list.
We're going to need
time to review it.
Okay, but Sorin told me
they already offered us
three million Deutsche Mark,
which to me is a great deal.
We should just take it and
head home, in my opinion.
I think it's best
not to rush it.
Comrade Ceaușescu expects
much more from us.
I need to pick up a
gift for my daughter.
Drop me off here. I'll
meet you at the Ministry.
Oh, we'll just wait for you.
It won't take long, right?
Of course not.
The shop is on the corner.
You can pull over here.
I think I'll go buy
something for myself too.
- Hello.
- Hello.
- Can I ask you something?
- Yes, of course.
I'm looking for my colleague.
Is there another
way out of here?
No, miss. Only the front door.
So where did my colleague go?
I'm not following, sorry.
There was a man
that just came in.
Tall, dark hair. You
can't have missed him.
Oh, there you are.
Thought you disappeared.
I was just trying on a shirt.
Hmm.
Well, we're running late.
I'll just get this
scarf for my daughter,
if that's okay with you.
- What was that?
- We're having maintenance work done.
Comrade?
Right.
Lari Bogdan hanged
himself in his cell.
I bet Godeanu had a hand in it.
If he went that far, he
must be running scared.
As he should be.
If you do what I tell you, we can
take that bastard down within days.
I got the photo, but
that is not enough.
Why? It's exactly what
we were waiting for.
- Don't you wonder when?
- I need to time it right.
Make sure I hold all the cards.
Especially since I don't have the
best relationship with the president.
He will warm up to you
when we find the warehouse.
Victor, did you know
the term "checkmate"
comes from Persian, and it
means "the king is dead"?
More or less.
The phrase "checkmate"
in Farsi actually means,
"the king is helpless."
Farsi?
I was thinking.
What if that smuggler was
working with someone in the DIE?
Impossible.
We're watching all of my people.
I know.
But sometimes we forget to
look in our own back yard.
I think I should talk
to counterintelligence.
I'll tell Mircea
to look into it.
There's no need to make waves.
I can take a closer look at my
agents' moves over the past year.
Hmm?
Victor!
Checkmate!
Elena.
What is it?
I haven't told Nicolae this yet, he
has enough on his mind right now,
but I feel you should know.
It appears that Comrade Mircea
Voinea has a fondness for redheads.
Redheads are dangerous by
default. So is he fucking one?
It's very possible.
I thought you'd want to know she's
of Russian origin, it would seem.
She's Russian? Is this true?
- It is.
- Mircea is dating a KGB agent?
Hard to tell for sure yet.
All I can say is
she's very beautiful.
Mircea is not the sharpest,
but he's also not stupid
enough to fuck a Russian.
Or maybe he is.
Keep an eye on them.
Sew this inside the lining and
have someone give it to his wife.
- Here's the dress.
- Oh, it's lovely.
And before I forget, this
is for you. A present.
A present? For me? How sweet.
Albescu managed to get his
hands on Godeanu's records.
From what I understand,
he got it from the head
of Foreign Intelligence.
It's only a matter of time
before he finds that warehouse.
We need to get these to every
Party member on this list.
I want you to take this to
Comrade Gheață's wife, okay?
- Should we empty the warehouse?
- No. Not yet.
This one goes directly
to the palace.
We are fine with the final list.
Pleased to hear that. And
now for the financial...
Before we start talking money,
can I have a word with you?
Of course.
I actually need to make a
call to a German clinic.
- It's an urgent family matter.
- Oh, nothing too serious I hope.
Miss Weizendorff, can you please
show Mr. Godeanu to a phone?
Yes, of course.
It's over there.
Frank Jackson speaking.
This is Victor Godeanu.
Is this Dr. Muller?
- Yes.
- My wife came to see you recently
about a health issue.
Unfortunately, her
situation is getting worse
and I really need to make
an urgent appointment.
Absolutely. I'm sorry it
didn't work out before.
We'll contact you soon
with a date and time.
You don't have a slot
for an operation, do you?
Please be patient.
Everything will be okay.
I appreciate it. Thank you.
Just got a message from Godeanu.
He's in danger. I need you
to sign a temporary refuge.
I'm not signing anything
until I hear from Langley.
'Cause if this goes
wrong, I go down, not you.
This defection is as
big as the White House.
And all we're doing is debating
while this guy's life is at risk.
Some of us assess risk, instead
of going off half-cocked.
Now, if you have a
problem with that,
you could call your
friend Scott Dunlop.
I know a good doctor
if you need one.
My wife already
has a good doctor.
You've gotten good at stealing.
I've had good teachers.
Three thousand Deutsche Marks
for each factory worker.
Nine thousand for
each professor.
Twelve thousand Deutsche
Marks for each doctor...
Mr. Godeanu.
We think our offer of
three million Deutsche Mark
is a fair compensation for
the resettling of the Germans.
Germans of Romanian descent.
We have invested money in the
education of these individuals.
It is only reasonable to
recuperate the money we spent.
Um, excuse me for a minute.
Teachers, 7000 Deutsche
Mark. Nurses, 6000...
Mr. Godeanu, I...
I find it... How
should I say this?
I find it difficult to put
a price on a human life.
We're not going to treat this
as if we're trading cattle.
Of course not. We're
trading people.
I'm sorry, Mr. Godeanu.
What is your proposal?
Three million is not enough.
Hello, Peter. How are you?
Glad to hear it. I'm
in a bit of a rush.
Can you trace a number for me?
It's the last call that was made from
the cloakroom on the second floor.
Eight and three. That's
perfect. Thank you. Bye.
Frank Jackson speaking.
We should have signed that deal.
I mean, three million is
more than appropriate.
I'm sure they will contact
us with a better offer.
It's obvious they want those Germans
a lot more than we need the money.
Yeah. Well, it feels
like we're stalling.
Our job here is to get the
best possible offer we can,
not to be fast.
Comrade, you got a message.
Everything all right?
Comrade Ceaușescu wants us to
return to Bucharest. Tomorrow.
Ileana?
Do you want a drink?
Is there any left?
Do you know why I drink?
Um, because you can?
Because you're always bored?
Ah. Because I'm bored?
So whose fault is
it that I'm bored?
Look, I'm not in the mood.
Yeah, I get it. You
aren't, ever, huh?
- I've tried everything.
- You haven't tried once.
You didn't try standing
up for me once.
You have never taken
my side over hers.
- Hers? Elena Ceaușescu?
- Yeah.
Your wife is right here.
Don't forget that.
She's not coming?
Um... No.
I love you, Dad.
- Good to see you.
- You as well.
I took care of everything.
Good evening.
Comrade Godeanu.
I have to say I never pegged
you for a fan of the piano.
I thought your wife was the one
with the artistic sensibilities.
And I have to say
I'm sad to hear
that you don't know
everything about me.
Comrade Voinea. Looking
lovely, as always.
Thank you, Comrade Godeanu.
Is Adela not joining us?
Unfortunately, no. It's just
me and my daughter tonight.
- She's also an artist.
- So nice to finally meet you, Ileana.
You're so beautiful,
just like your mother.
Yes, and just like you, she's always
carried herself with such grace.
We miss seeing her up on stage.
Could you get a bit
closer together?
Don't be shy now,
Comrade Godeanu.
You are very photogenic.
You should smile.
- Thank you.
It must feel pretty good,
thinking you are on top.
What are you trying to
say, Comrade Voinea?
Oh, nothing.
I happen to know one
of your former friends.
They were a classmate
of yours from college.
Tells me you were
top of your class
and how you once got a bunch
of lazy professors fired
by invoking a
"revolutionary vigilance"?
Oh, yes. My revolutionary phase.
I have to say, I don't
really miss it at all.
- Who is this...?
- If I were you,
I would miss that
former vigilance.
To vigilance.
Victor.
I don't really give a shit
about how many of these people
you think you own. I know...
about your warehouse.
Is that a new bag?
Yes, the seamstress
gave it as a gift.
What are you doing?
- You should've said it was a gift.
- What's wrong?
Hey, Victor.
How long does this damn thing
take? I'm already sweating.
- Two hours.
- What?
That's too much. Tell
them to make it one.
I'm afraid that is not possible.
Okay then. Let's begin.
Is that Mircea's redhead?
She's not as pretty
as I assumed.
But I'm not surprised. He's
got terrible taste in women.
A man his age who
has no children,
there's got to be
something wrong with him.
Did you enjoy the concert?
Yeah, I loved it.
And everybody who was
there was so nice to us.
When I grow up, I
wanna be just like you.
You should be like
you, not like me.
Yeah. I'm gonna be
a famous artist,
but with your power
and your influence.
Power is a hungry animal,
you realize, Ileana.
You'll teach me how to
control it, won't you?
Are you tired yet?
I want to show you something.
What are we doing here?
The people who live here live
on a fraction of what you have.
Do you think they don't want
more? Of course they do.
Do you know why they
don't go for it?
Not because they are powerless.
It's because they don't
know how to work the system.
I don't get it.
This is where I was born.
I need you to understand.
You can't travel when you want,
you can't buy everything you want,
and you can't draw
anything you want.
"He who bows his head
misses the sword."
I need you to remember that.
Even when I'm not here with you.
- It's important.
- But you don't bow your head, Dad.
Actually, I had to at first.
The only reason I have power now
is because I learned
the limits of the system
and how to push them
without overstepping.
Because if you
overstep, it's over.
Goodbye. Off to prison.
Or even worse.
Sweetheart, I'm not
trying to scare you.
But you have to learn these
things if you want to survive.
And all I want is
for you to survive.
Fancy a drink? Whiskey?
Um, sorry, I'll have to pass
for tonight. I'm pretty tired.
I've booked our
flights home already.
We're leaving at 9:00
tomorrow morning, so...
Perfect. Thanks.
Wait for me here.
- Good day, General Shakarov.
- Good day.
How are you? Always an honor.
- Tea, coffee?
- Vodka.
I'm kidding.
Good day, comrades.
General Shakarov,
we have a situation.
We think that Victor Godeanu
is defecting to the Americans.
- Yeah?
- Hey, babe. It's me.
Hey.
- You forgot, didn't you?
- I didn't forget.
You have no idea what
I'm talking about.
Liza and Jim are
coming over, remember?
Shit.
Can we cancel?
It's her birthday, Frank.
I'm toasting my friend on her
birthday whether you're here or not.
Honey, I'll make it in time
for cake, but I need to go now.
I've gotta get some work done.
Godeanu has a flight back to
Bucharest tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Look at it. All these
riches. This is it.
This all goes straight to
the Security Commission.
Good evening, comrade.
Sorry about the late hour.
I wanted to tell you I found it.
You were right. He had
it hidden in plain sight.
I knew it. I'll go
see the Ceaușescus.
Understood.
That goddamn son of a bitch.
We got confirmation today about
the warehouse. It's Godeanu's.
And there in the picture is
Shakarov, the KGB general.
He met Godeanu in Vienna.
Shakarov?
When were all these taken?
In May.
The meetings have been going
on for about six months now.
None were ever reported.
Are you sure these
photos aren't fake?
I'm sure they are real,
Comrade Ceaușescu.
Victor is not only a smuggler.
It looks like he's
our KGB mole as well.
Impossible.
I know Victor is not a saint.
This is madness, though.
I know you have a
vested interest.
- I do?
- You do.
What do you mean?
He's having an affair
with a Russian student.
Is that who gave
you these photos?
Comrade Elena
Ceaușescu, respectfully,
I am not having an
affair with any Russian.
You're a liar!
We received these photos from one of
our most loyal agents on our team.
Leave these here.
You may go.
Don't say anything.
Not a word of this
nonsense to anyone.
I want to assure you,
Comrade Ceaușescu.
I have no other interest than
serving the Party and Romania.
Victor.
- Why are you here again?
- I know what you're planning to do.
You don't belong
with the Americans.
You'll always be one of us.
Don't ever betray me.
Mr. Godeanu.
The spa next door is open now.
Thank you.
Sir. I think you dropped this.
Thank you, but it's not mine.
Albescu found the warehouse.
It's all been seized.
You have influence
with the Ceaușescus.
You need to do something
before Mircea exposes us.
Hello, Elena. It's important. I
need to see Nicolae right away.
Later. He has a migraine.
He can't be disturbed.
I'll give him that.
Oh. Wait here a moment.
I don't like these pearls.
Reports from eyewitnesses
coming in shortly.
Good evening, Victor.
Why don't you get in?
How are you, Victor?
How is life treating you?
I can't really complain.
This won't take long.
I know you have a rendezvous.
I hope it can wait.
How was your trip to Germany?
Did you manage to
do some work too?
Or did you just spend time
chatting up pretty German girls?
I've negotiated the repatriation
of German Romanians.
It's always touching when one
can bring families together.
Got news to share about
our common friend?
In a few months, Ceaușescu will
be visiting the Queen of England.
Mm, yes.
I have a feeling that you
won't be joining him, will you?
I have to say that
after all this time,
I expected more loyalty
from you, Victor.
I have been loyal
for a long time.
You want to know something?
Here in our world,
loyalty is an allegiance
that lasts forever.
Or it's nothing at all.
There's nothing
that lasts forever.
Yes, there is.
Because for the right
price, anything can last.
I'm going to exit door left.
Give me one minute and there'll
be a car waiting outside.
♪ I feel I'm going crazy, baby ♪
♪ And that is all
That's left to say ♪
♪ Saddest part is
that I'm ready ♪
♪ To leave our home
behind to die ♪
♪ Embracing shadows
Of the moonlight ♪
♪ It breaks my heart
to see you cry ♪
♪ I lost it all
for heavy reasons ♪
♪ At least I feel alive now ♪
♪ But, baby, havens close
Bridges burn one by one ♪
♪ Darker, darker ♪
♪ 'Cause I'm a
free man fallin' ♪
♪ Faint stars fading
off one by one ♪
♪ You like it, lying ♪
♪ 'Cause I'm a
free man fallin' ♪
♪ I'm a free man falling down ♪
♪ Yeah, I'm a free man fallin' ♪
♪ A free man falling down ♪