The Killing (2007–2012): Season 1, Episode 1 - Episode #1.1 - full transcript

Monday, November 3. Police detective Sarah Lund is about to leave her job in Copenhagen to move to Sweden. Troels Hartmann is gaining ground in his efforts to lead his party to power at ...

THE KILLING

- What are you doing'?
- Nothing.

I thought I'd forgotten
to pack something.

Sarah...

I know you're worried
but everything will be fine.

- I'll do all I can to make us...
- Don't worry. That's not it.

I just woke up

- I'm looking forward to it.
- Becoming Swedish?

- That's impossible.
- In your dreams.

- It'll be nice living with you.
- It will be really, really nice

I'll make some coffee.



Lund here.

In the rear building.

A vagrant found her.
The building's empty.

No witnesses.

The team's questioning people
in the flats facing the yard.

- How old is the girl'?
- Impossible to tell.

I've never seen anything like it.

I'm sorry this is happening today.

Thanks.

Hey! Switch the lights on.

Hello!

Thanks for seven good years.
The boys.

Good heavens.

If you think light beer
and fermented herrings are for you



by all means have a go at it.

Thanks.

I'm sure that the Stockholm police
will be happy to see you.

We wish you well in your new life
with the arch-enemy.

We'll miss you.

I'm sure I'm speaking
for the whole squad when I say that

Everything went well.
I'll tell you later.

- Did the removalists come'?
- Yes, almost finished.

- Okay.
- I'll drop the keys off soon.

- Did Mark help?
- No, he went to school.

He said he was in a hurry.

Really?

- Did he finish packing?
- I did the last bit, but it's fine.

I'll pick him up from school
before we say goodbye to Mum.

- Can I help you'?
- Is this Lund's office?

Hello?

Hold on.

I'm Sarah Lund.

Jan Meyer,
the new deputy superintendent.

- Shall I wait?
- No.

I have to run, darling.
See you at the airport.

Bye.

- Do you mind if I smoke?
- Go ahead.

- So, you're moving to Sweden?
- Yes, my boyfriend's Swedish.

My son and I are moving
to Sweden tonight.

- Similar?
- Yes.

She missed out here
so she moved to Bornholm Island.

He was a great guy
and awesome with the kids.

- But it didn't work.
- Why not?

They lived so far out in the sticks
they went balmy.

- Where will you live?
- A place called Sigtuna.

Out in the sticks.

- You've met, I see.
- Yes, We've had the pleasure.

Could you look at this
before you go?

Of course, I've got loads of time.

Thanks for the chat
and good luck with it all.

- You too.
- Why not take Meyer along?

- Give him some tips'?
- Wouldn't you prefer to unpack?

Not at all. I've got time enough.

- Let's hunt some robbers.
- Great.

- Don't forget your farewell reception.
- I won't. Thanks.

What exactly will you do
in Stockholm?

A bit of everything.

On an equal footing
with the Swedish police?

Yes, it's a collaboration.

But you can't carry a Weapon
or arrest people.

Not before I become
a Swedish citizen but...

So what is it exactly
you're going to do?

- Shall we look at this'?
- A kindy group found it.

A teacher reported it around 8.30.

- Blood?
- Yes, but not much.

Nosebleed or neck artery?
Can you be more specific?

Closer to nosebleed.

Who frequents this area?

Kindy groups during the day,
prostitutes with their clients at night.

How long has it been here'?

The teachers
didn't see anything on Friday.

- And no reports?
- No, and nothing at the hospitals.

- Do we know who she is'?
- No.

All we know
is that she's a size 36.

We found this.

A video card.

"Theis Birk Larsen."

We thought the customer
might have dropped it.

Maybe they got into a fight
and he threw her out.

It was dark
but she found her things

and walked back
to the main road.

Have you searched the area?

We waded around for two hours.
All we got was a cold.

All right.

Check the guy on the card.
Any news, let me know.

Done.
Regards to Sweden.

Why can't we check him'?

I'd like to talk to a guy
who left a bare-arsed hooker here.

These cases don't normally
come under us.

I'm not normal.
I just want to talk to him.

If a hooker has been robbed
that's generally the end of it.

That depends on
the questions we ask.

But if you're busy
and on your way...

- No, let's check it out.
- Great.

Bloody good.

3000 for the van
plus the driver of course.

Of course.

Tomorrow...

- Look Where you're going.
- There are dates everywhere.

You dropped a tea set.
I want compensation.

You must be out of your mind, man.

- You compensate me.
- What's happening?

He has no respect for things, Theis.
Look what he did.

- I paid a lot for this.
- Your cousin gave it to you.

We'll deduct it from the bill.

Thanks, Theis.

I'll make a basket for you
and your family.

Why did you take
the Paki's side'?

- Learn to spell "felafel".
- Listen, I'll do it now.

F-a says "fa". L-a-f says "laf".

Falaf. Then f-e-I. "Falafel".

- It's me.
- Come home now.

- What's Wrong?
- Just get home now.

All right, I'm coming.

I'm off.
Control yourselves.

- What the hell did you do?
- What?

The dishwasher, damn it.

L.ll fix it.

- The gaffer tape came off.
- Forget it, Theis.

No more gaffer.
I'll call a repairman.

- No, you won't.
- Yes, I will.

- Vagn can fix it.
- You've been saying that for months.

Fixed!

Ready to go.

Call the man, then.

You're doing fine.

Darling, try to get organized.

No, no!
Don't you dare do that.

We need to talk
about a flat for Nanna.

- She hates her small room.
- Let her finish her schooling first.

What...

if...

we could find her a flat around here
and pay the deposit?

- It might not be necessary.
- Why not?

I'll tell you later.

What are you cooking up?

Time flies.
Can you get the boys'?

No, I have to see the accountant
about the GST.

Tell me now.

- Don't ask your sister.
- Tell me now.

If I tell you
it won't be a surprise.

Theis...

Yes'?

Nothing.

Let's drive.

We're in an election campaign.
The mayor's busy.

Fine. Goodbye.

- Is he here'?
- Not yet.

They said he left Industry House
half an hour ago.

I'm coming.

The new proposal for the schools.
We start at 12.30.

- Rie says to leave an hour before.
- Half an hour.

It's yeast free.

- It's a good media opportunity.
- Bremer's always late.

We don't want to look too eager.

- New shoes?
- Yes.

With a special support
that makes...

Let's take some notes.

Guaranteed childcare places,

cleaning up the lakes,
an agreement with erestad.

- Renovation of sports centers
- Slow down.

Meetings on road taxes, schools law,
the North Harbor.

- Outsourcing of your new shoes.
- What?

Funny.

- Did you see the new figures?
- Yes. So has the Lord Mayor.

We're ready for the first debate.

Last year we asked for money
for the inner-city schools

but the lord mayor
got the grant canceled.

Non-attendance due to illness
has risen by 20%.

He'll get a surprise.

Yet another image
of an arrogant and willful mayor.

And it supports
our schools proposal.

Do we know
if it was Bremer's decision?

I have the minutes.

I'll repeat what I said before,
no rushed superficial agendas.

- It's my fault.
- But the candidate could be on time.

I lost my Watch.
But I have a good excuse.

The Centre Party...

It's not official, but...

I think they'll play ball.

- An alliance?
- Yes.

The mayor's support is waning.

- I lost my watch?
- I did.

Next time look under the bed.

Bremer's secretary wants you
to meet with him.

- About What?
- I don't know. But soon.

- In 15 minutes.
- You found your watch?

What? NO, I...

- That's okay. Yes.
- What's the first item?

Yes, exactly.

That's what I'm saying.

You'll end up joining him
in the government.

Someone's Waiting.
Yes, I'll call you.

- My apologies.
- No Worries.

Cicero is interesting. He could've
gone a long way if he'd Waited his turn.

- Want to read it'?
- I'm not really one for textbooks.

After Caesar's murder he tried
to revive the republic too soon.

The Romans still admired Caesar.
They thought Cicero went too far.

- They executed him.
- I know.

Did you know that they displayed
his head in the Forum Romanum?

You wanted...

Congratulations,
you're doing well in the polls.

Yes, we are.

I think you'll be
a very good lord mayor.

But not this time.

I'm retiring in four years.
Why don't you Wait?

- Why should I'?
- I'll tell you why.

I've got a good offer for you.

I promise you'll be present
when the big decisions are made.

That will clear your way.

In four years
you'll have no competition.

That won't be necessary.

I'm just trying to maintain
a civil tone between us.

I'll tell you straight.

Your time's up.
I'm not the only one who thinks so.

Forget everything
about the Centre Party.

They may shift now and then
but they know where they belong.

I'll see you at the debate.

I presume I can't avoid it.

Oh, good.
I almost forgot.

I'll be at your place
in ten minutes. Bye.

Hello.

Jan Meyer, CID.

- Is Theis Birk Larsen around'?
- What's it about?

- We just want to see him.
- Yes.

He's not here.
Come back Monday. I'm late.

- Is he upstairs?
- Is it about parking, or What?

We just want to talk.
What did he do on the Weekend?

We were at Sejer Bay
with the boys all weekend.

He's a removalist'?

He may have been in town
on business.

Not on his first free Weekend
in two years.

What did he do last night?

He went to bed.
He was at work at 5 again.

You're quite sure'?

I was there.

I don't care what you think
Theis has been up to.

We were at the bay.
End of story.

- We'll come back another day.
- Good idea.

You have a daughter'?

Yes'?

And two young boys
who weren't roaming the streets.

Does she borrow
her dad's video card sometimes?

- Maybe. Why'?
- Did she sleep at home last night?

She slept at a girlfriend's.
She's in school. Why'?

Call her now.

Hi, Nanna here.
I'm doing my homework.

Leave a message
and I'll call you back. Bye.

Hi, it's me.
Call me when you get this.

Nanna, call me back.

- Hi. Have you seen Nanna'?
- No. Why'?

Nothing.

Good morning.

Sit down, the lesson's started.

This is the day...

you have a chance to find out
who to vote for in the election.

Why are council elections so important?
Nanna where the devil are you

Because we live in a country
with voting rights.

Let me hear your questions
for the mayor's debate.

Lisa'?

Could we have your question?

Yes'?

I forgot.

You have a chance to experience
a functioning democracy.

Excuse me,
is Nanna Birk Larsen here'?

Um...

No.

Have any of you
seen Nanna today?

When did you last speak to her?

- Did something happen?
- The police are looking for her.

I saw her at the party on Friday.

Her mum says
she spent the Weekend with you.

What?

- You don't know where she is'?
- How would I'?

If you hear from her
get her to call her parents.

The candidates are on their way.
They'll need the room.

We'll be out in ten minutes.

- Get everyone to the atrium.
- Of course.

Lisa, if you know
where Nanna is tell us now

I don't know.

Thanks.

She's not at school.

She's at Lisa's.

- She must be.
- Lisa is at the school.

She says Nanna didn't sleep over
on the weekend.

Where is she, then?
What's happened?

Hopefully nothing has happened.

Anyway, we'll do our best
to find out.

Do you have a photo?

Lund here.
I need every man we've got

It's in relation to a missing student,
Nanna Birk Larsen,

19 years old,
last seen on Friday.

Bremer will talk broadly
of his achievements.

Stay focused.

The Nurrebro school is paramount.

The non-attendance due to illness,
underfunding of maintenance...

Wait a minute.

Move in with me'?

After the election.

I hate all the secrecy.

I look after you.
It's my job.

There might be some votes in it.
How about this'?

"Adviser strikes it lucky.
Candidate smitten."

After the election.
Are you ready?

I'm ready.
Why wouldn't I be?

I know where you were
this morning.

It's okay.

But I wish you'd tell me

I want to tell you, it's not...

It's just...

I'm ready.

The lord mayor is here.

- We can start now.
- We're ready.

Hopefully the Centre Party
likes your schools proposal too.

It's got a lot of good principles.

So much of it
reminds one of your dad.

Okay.

Not because
I think it's old-fashioned.

It's got a lot of the same
vibrant energy.

That happens
when one has a burning desire.

It was a shame
he didn't succeed then.

Many of us thought so.

What's done is done.
I can fix it now.

Yes, you could.

And you're much more robust.
Your father was more...

How shall I put it'?
Fragile.

Right'?

- Somethings happening.
- We've got a problem.

Sarah Lund, CID.

- We can't cancel now.
- We need to talk to her class.

Maybe she's just wagging.

To say a girl is missing
Will cause alarm.

The students
will return to their class

and the teachers
will question them.

- Can you push it back an hour'?
- Impossible. I have...

They were looking forward to it
and the press is here.

It's up to Troels Hartmann.
I'm just a guest.

- How serious is it'?
- Hopefully it isn't, but...

I fear it's serious.

- Good. We'll cancel.
- Why?

Thank you.

We can't talk politics
if the girl is hurt.

- No. We'll find another day.
- When'? Can we organize a time now'?

No. Call my secretary for a date.

I forgot to tell you what I've done
for your inner city schools.

Non-attendance due to illness
is up by 20%.

Unacceptable. So I gave them
a grant for maintenance.

Happy?

Bye, Troels.

Go back to your classes.
You'll be told then.

Third class over there.

- Where are you going'?
- To get something.

Lisa!

- Lisa's skipped out.
- I'll send someone to her home.

- What do you think of Nanna'?
- A clever and beautiful girl.

She's very motivated.
She's the best in the class.

- What was the party on Friday for'?
- Halloween. With costumes.

- There was a band.
- What did Nanna Wear?

They were all dressed
as ghosts and pumpkins.

- Something like that?
- Yes.

- Does she have a boyfriend'?
- I have no idea.

Talk to Lisa.
They hang out together.

Nanna! Oliver!

- Have you seen Oliver'?
- Isn't he at Work?

He's not at Work
and he didn't go to school.

Have you seen him or Nanna'?

- Sit down.
- No.

Is Nanna with Oliver'?

- How keen are you to know?
- Everybody's looking for her.

They've called the police.

- What?
- Weren't you in school?

I came home to study.

No one knows where she is
Not since Friday.

Where are they?

I talked with Oliver on Saturday.
He was at his parents' house.

- Was Nanna with him'?
- I think so.

I can't contact Theis.
I left 20 messages.

I'll hang up now
in case he tries to call.

Mum, I got Robo Monster.

- No, you got Snake Devil.
- From Aunty Lotte?

- Isn't it great?
- Did you thank her?

- Yes.
- Good.

Any news'?

Not yet.

Where's Nanna'?

- Still at school.
- But We're going swimming.

- Can you go with us, Mum'?
- I can take them.

Okay. Thanks.

- Theis's car is at Humleby.
- We'll talk later.

- Did you buy it'?
- Yes.

Pernille doesn't know
so keep quiet. It's a surprise.

- But moving to the country?
- It's two minutes from the city.

We've talked about it for ever.

The firm is growing, the kids are too.
So this is it.

Work and family kept separate.

The boys get their own rooms.
Pernille will get her new kitchen.

See the top window?

The entire top storey is for Nanna,
with her own entrance.

- It must have cost a fortune.
- It's a long-term investment.

I've got a big family.

What is it'?

Nothing.

There's a place for you too.
There's a room in the basement.

You'll need some extra income
to cover that.

What are you talking about?

I've got 30 new B& TV sets.

Brand new with flat screens.

- As easy as scratching your ares.
- Are you broke?

Listen...

I've sold half of them.
I just need the hand truck...

Here's an advance.
Stop that shit.

But I don't need this.

- You'll get it back.
- Yes, yes.

What if they can't find her?

Or they believe...

Half the class
Wear those jumpers.

It may not be hers
that they've found.

What about the video card'?

I don't know.

There must be an explanation.

Did the police talk to Lisa'?

- They can't find her.
- What about that idiot?

I don't know.

Where are you going'?

I think I know where she is

I'm coming too.

Stay here in case she rings
or turns up. Stay here.

Take it easy, darling.

Nothing's happened to her.

We'll find her. I'll get her now.

Go to Grandma's.
You've got a key'?

Yes. But does this mean
we won't be moving now'?

No, of course not.
But I have to do something first.

So do I.

- What?
- Magnus's birthday on Friday.

Mark, we're flying out tonight.
We decided a long time ago.

That's it.

You look like an elk
with the mumps.

You'll be happy there.

It's a good school
and I won't Work so much.

- We can do stuff together.
- He's not my dad.

Of course he's not.

- He found an ice hockey club.
- I've got one.

This one is very good.

It's no fun
being the smallest in FCK.

- Lund here.
- It's called KSF.

- --F.
- I'm on my way.

- Yes'?
- Yes.

You say it Wrong every time.

- KSF?
- Yes.

You've got your key'?

- How reliable is this trail'?
- Very reliable.

The dogs followed it
from there all the way here.

We found some hair
in the scrub further up.

- Where does the trail end'?
- Right here.

She zig-zagged through the woods
and ended up here.

What's close by'?

A road. Perhaps a car
picked her up and drove off.

What about her mobile?

No signal.

Lund, we've been
over this route twice

She's not out here.
We're wasting our time.

Did you hear me'?

Go over it again.

What?
We've been through this shit twice.

- Lund, come in.
- The dogs found a new trail.

About 175 meters south-west

- Morten, did you get Bremer'?
- The debate must wait.

That will suit him fine.

He issued a press release about
the grant during the school visit.

Tell me, how could he know?

- Their own research?
- The same schools and numbers?

You shouldn't have canceled.

A young girl is missing.
I had to.

- Troels here.
- It's Therese.

- Can I call you back?
- No. Can we meet?

- Yes, but some other time.
- Someone's sniffing around.

- Tell me.
- A journalist called me.

I can't explain it right now.

We've got some...

fund raising.

- Can you come over here'?
- Of course. Bye.

Lisa, where is she'?

Is Nanna up at that idiot's place?

Which floor'?

- I don't know where she is
- Which floor'?

- She's not up there.
- I don't care who she's with.

I want to find her now.

Where is she'?

Oliver's parents are away.
She may have gone there.

Where's that?

The address, Lisa.

It's me. She's gone with Oliver
to his parents' house.

- Are you sure'?
- Yes.

I just talked with Lisa.
I'll get her now.

- But are you sure'?
- Yes. I talked with Lisa.

- I'll get her now.
- Okay.

- Take it easy, darling.
- Bye, darling.

A helicopter, Emergency Response,
three technical units?

- I hope you found something.
- We've found...

And you thought nothing
of bypassing me'?

You were in a meeting.

Yes, your farewell party
with the chief of police.

Hang on a minute.

Have you found something?

- Let's call the boy scouts.
- No, we haven't.

Wind it up.

I want a full report
before you leave.

Say hello to Mikkel Fox.

Hi. Would you like a snack
or a glass of wine?

No, I'm leaving soon.

- How is the ministry?
- It's going well.

- Your numbers impress them.
- No wonder.

Tell me what happened?
Did you get a name?

Yes, I Wrote it down.

Super.

He started asking
when I worked for you.

And'?

Did you pay your hotel bills
with your own credit card'?

Did you give a lot of gifts?

Don't worry.

Let them ask. I'm clean.

I know. That's what I told him.

- Why did he know so much about you'?
- Meaning'?

It was like
he'd read your diary.

He knew exactly
Where you'd been and when.

Meetings, travel...

I haven't talked.

I believe you.

But who has'?

- Troels, you have guests.
- Yes, so I have.

- I have to get going.
- Thanks.

A problem?

I don't know yet.

- Call her. Now.
- What are you talking about?

- Hello!
- Don't play stupid.

- Nanna!
- She's not here, man.

- Nanna!
- Hello.

Hello. Nanna isn't here.

Listen here. Don't...

I told you she Wasn't here.

Sorry.

Lund, We're about to pack it in.

I don't get it.

- She was here.
- Maybe, but she's not here now.

Let's go home, damn it.

- Hi, it's me. Have you left'?
- No, not yet. We're just...

Why don't we have
a house-warming party on Saturday?

We could invite Lasse and Missan,
Bosse and Janne.

- My parents and your mother.
- Yes, that's great.

Your mother wanted
to decorate the guest room.

But if you're against the idea
she'll be visiting often...

What's over there?

- More forest and water.
- Water'?

- Did we search there?
- Stop!

We've searched.
She walked in the opposite direction.

I can't make the flight.

- What did you say'?
- Catch the flight. I love you.

Shit!

- Yes'?
- It Wasn't her.

Where is she, then?

I'll call the police again.
They may know.

Wait.

What?

- Theis'?
- What?

- Are the police still there?
- I'll see What's going on.

- What's happening?
- Turn around.

What have they found?

Turn around.

Oh, no.
There's her father.

Theis'?

- Theis'?
- What?

Let me pass.
I want to know.

Is that my daughter over there?
Is it?

Is it'?

Is it my daughter'?

Theis, you must leave.

Is it my daughter'?

Is it my daughter'?

Is it my daughter'?
Is it?

No!

Theis!

Theis! Theis!

Theis! Theis!

Can I see her?

We've found the owner
of the car.

You won't believe it.

Troels Hartmann's campaign office.

The politician?

Yes.

Subtitles: Zanne Mallett
Brenden Dannaher

Subtitles SBS Australia 2009