Zmiennicy (1986–…): Season 1, Episode 7 - Warszawski lacznik - full transcript

ALTERNATES

One life's not enough to handle
the abundance of the burden.

Episode VII
THE WARSAW LIAISON

Who'll replace you for a while?

Lessen daily problems file?

A trustworthy alternate,
him and you, hand in hand.

World's spinning, time's flowing,
life's passing.

And the voice that keeps repeating:
Radio Taxi, please hold on.

We shall wait, we'll hang on,
we shall get to where we're told.

Frankly speaking,
everything's got its price.

If you're not equal to a task,
your alternate's the one to ask.



The right man that takes things easy
though spare part's often missing.

Dear faithful alternate's like
a spare wheel when you need it.

We know well those bends and junctions
we respect our memories.

Radio Taxi, hold on.

We will do with understanding
being also understood.

Our life's being reeled,
spinning like fast like a car's wheel.

Speed it up and scud along
your alternate'll keep the pace.

Spinning round the serpentines,
moving on or underground.

Radio Taxi please hold on.
We shall wait.

There has to be something... There
has to be something round the bend.

Today a new, experimental
method of drug detecting.

We have here five packets,
one of them contains drugs.

Attention.
Cywil.

This one?
Yes.



The dog says the
drugs are in here.

We should be getting
such bonuses.

What is it?

Heroin.

Let's get to work
ladies and gentlemen.

There's a flight
from Bangkok coming in.

We can try out
the new method.

- Anything to declare?
- No, just some food.

Open your
suitcase please.

What's this?
Marihuana or hashish?

It's salami.

What are you doing?

This costs a fortune.

Do you speak Polish?

Do you speak German? English?
What language do you speak?

India?
I want to pee. Wait here.

I'm looking for a phone.

- After you dial hit it.
- I understand.

Mr. Wozniak?
Krashan here.

Oh, Mr. Krashan.

I'm calling from the airport.
I'll be home in an hour.

The apartment is
no longer available.

I'm glad.

We have another tenant
but you must come by.

I have four fines, a restaurant
bill and a subpoena for you.

All's fine here.

I see dear,
everything's fine.

Nothing's fine. Two guys
came here to beat you up.

Thank you.

5 minutes break
due to emergency.

You spoilt him. The dog reacts
to drugs but mainly to meat.

Here everyone has some
kind of meat with them.

We didn't think of that. A new
way of awarding must be used.

- Maybe diplomas?
- We'll think of something.

We'll take that suggestion
into consideration.

You may go.

Next, please.

Do you have
anything to declare?

- It's a tear gas gun.
- It's not illegal, you can go.

You want to stay?

Next please.

Problems?

I forgot one of
my suitcases.

A big blue bag of salami.
I can't go back for it.

A customs officer told me
I can't go back for it.

A student?

Architecture.
At your Polytechnic.

In a sense my son
is a student too.

- A bag?
- A big blue bag.

Where is it?

The blue one by
the phone there.

It can be done.
If it can it will be done.

Is 5000 zl. alright?

Let's say
$20 American dollars.

- It's going to be hard.
- I'll wait here.

I have to sneak it out. It'll
take some two or three hours.

- I can't wait long.
- Give me your address.

- Bangkok, Noratam...
- No.

There is a motel near here.
They'll welcome a foreigner.

- I'm Krashan Bahmaramandzhara.
- That's quite a name.

How do I know you're
going to come?

- 20 kg of salami is a lot.
- True.

This is my ID without
it I don't exist.

There's my name,
picture, stamps.

Kusmider Zenon.

Buddha guards
the guarded.

Last night a
sportsman was robbed.

So far the evidence seems to
point to a lady of the night.

- Who?
- A whore.

Shut up.

She hasn't been
identified yet.

Stealing from clients is
a breach of regulations.

Taking more than the sum agreed
on by both sides is forbidden.

I'm ordering that all
people of this profession

be detained for 48 hours, and
their apartments be searched.

- We're to lock them all up?
- To teach them a lesson.

This way they'll find the guilty
one, saving us the trouble.

This is a matter of national
importance.

Discretion is advised.
Any questions?

I can't see or hear
anything. Get to work then.

It was probably one of those
sluts that do it for free.

- They'll us out in 48 hours.
- Were you in Metropol today?

There was one new girl hanging
around that guy.

- That marathon chairman?
- That's what I said.

I think she's from Pultusk.
You know her?

She's staying with Wiesia.
On Zabkowska street.

- She sells pumice stone now.
- It has to be checked out.

We can't miss the international
convention that's in 2 days.

Anyone have anything
to write with?

Paper.

47 Zabkowska street.

Mrs. Grzelczakowa.

Could you come
here for a moment?

There's job
to be done.

You'll take this to
Andrzej who lives in Anin.

You'll get the other
half when you deliver.

Don't worry Mrs. Grzelczakowa,
we're just helping the cops.

Alright.
Get a cab. Fast.

- Andrzej?
- Yes, what is it?

I have something
for you.

If something
happens go to me.

- I just run services for people.
- So do we.

Good bye.

As an apprentice you must know
that in our trade you need...

- Luck.
- That's right.

If you don't have it practice
and planning won't help you.

Now we'll run a test.
This is a 1000 zl note.

Tell me what serial
numbers you choose.

Good morning.

Do not disturb.
I'm educating young people.

Give me your answer.
The first and last.

You have luck.
You chose right.

But you're not supposed
to play at work.

- May I help you?
- I'd like a room for a few days.

All our rooms are
booked two weeks ahead.

Tomorrow we have a convention.
Hurry finding a room in town.

Maybe they'll have
free rooms in Praga.

I have to be in this hotel.
I'm meeting the vice minister.

And vice versa.
I can't help you.

I'll wait here.

- Are you vacating a room?
- I'm going to Zakopane.

What about the convention,
you were looking forward to it.

A guy from Anin told me all
the girls are being locked up.

- One must have done something.
- I'm not going to sit in jail.

I'll be back when this settles
down. A break will do me good.

If you'll get
a break there.

I'm leaving the room clean
but I'm not leaving it.

- I'll be back in a week.
- I wish you 5 inches of snow.

Now this is luck.
Why?

We save on sheets
and cleaning.

Bring in the guy
from the waiting room.

We have good
news for you.

We have a free
room for you.

But you can't
formally book in.

I understand.
Thank you.

I got picked up at
the train station.

Wieska has a front window.
She has to be kept quiet.

You're taking
your time Andrzej.

Get up, you're
not on holiday.

Wallet, keys,
papers, money.

You'll take it
to the owner.

Nothing's missing?
Are you sure?

I bought soap, perfume
and lipstick in Pewex.

- It's not here.
- All has to be right.

You'll buy some on
the black market.

Just tell the authorities
you got it all back.

You don't look
too good.

Someone has to take care of you,
so this won't happen again.

- Who?
- Andrzej.

He makes everyone report
and play by the rules.

General I report
myself ready for...

He can tire you out but he's
better than a pervert.

Once a guy gave me $200 but he
said he was going to hit me.

I said OK but after 15 minutes
I gave him his money back.

Some guys are strange.
And?

He gave me 1000 zl and
said I was a good girl.

Sadist.

Once an Asian sadist
gave me a slipper.

He said I'd get the rest later.
I turned around he was gone.

Salamander?
Ash seven on a half heel?

- With a crystal button?
- How do you know?

I'll buy it from you for
a quarter of the price.

Going around Poland
in one slipper.

Pull this end to the wall.

Excuse me.

Good.

This is Kusmider Zenon.
It's 72 cm.

That's right.
The mission's over.

You can send them away.
It's just exercise.

Come in.

Hello?
This one?

Good.
Good job.

That's for you.

What's going on?

5000 more of these and we'll
have 100 thousand dollars.

For a few kilograms
of sausage.

So?

You don't need it.

Right.

What?

Wake up.

You're alive.

It's only tear gas.

You didn't want real money
you'll get nothing.

Nod your head and I'll allow
a Polish Siamese dialogue.

Big deal. A kilogram
of sugar worth 85 zl.

What are you saying?

You thought this is the
real thing you idiot?

This is a substitute.

It's used for local production
of intoxicating agents.

- What.
- To make hooch, you moron.

The real stuff is waiting
for real money.

- How much money do you want?
- Like I told you.

You'll get 10 thousand.
That's my final offer.

- 80.
- 30. No more.

70 or I'm going home.

50 thousand, you're
going to ruin me.

OK, I lose.

OK, I'll give you... check.

50 thousand cash.

I don't have that
kind of money with me.

Wait three hours.

No problem, the banks are
open till six o'clock.

I'd go get the stuff
but I'm restricted

by Polish-Siamese
friendship.

Good morning... Antoni.

Good morning.
I think we know each other.

I came cause you left
all this in the hotel.

So I brought it back so
it wouldn't get lost.

All's here.

Besides dollars I see DMs
and pounds.

It's worth the same.

The cleaner must
have done it.

What counts is that you
rekindled my faith in mankind.

I have a favor to ask. You
reported these things missing.

Could you withdraw that report.
The Police has enough of work.

You're wearing too much
powder. You're pale anyway.

You have to be
taken care of.

Don't forget to call
the Police. 999.

Good bye, sir.

Finally.

We've got the stuff.

- There's a small problem.
- What problem?

Firemen mafia
intercepted it.

- They want 60 thousand.
- 60 thousand zlotych?

60 thousand dollars.

- Couldn't you haggle with them?
- I did.

I haggled a long time.
But they didn't want to.

How much time do you have?
The stuff is worth a million.

I know how much it's worth.
How much time do you have?

We have 3 ho...

- 3 what?
- 2 and a half hours.

Get me the Freundschaft Society
in West Berlin. Now.

You pay from your account.
Couldn't you take it from them?

I tried to take it by force but
there were too many of them.

Yes, thank you.

Hello, Freundschaft? We have
problems with the prescription.

I need some
recycled paper.

Six tons.

Did the boys get
their sausage?

I see. You can count
only on five tons.

- And collect in installments.
- I got you.

I have to finish. This
call is costing me a fortune.

May we long do
business together.

Greetings for the
culture minister. Bye.

I mean: Good bye.

You can count
on 50 thousand.

Maybe I'll be able
to make a deal.

You can deal drugs
officially here?

Only officially. Otherwise
you'll have problems.

What about this?

I'll take it to fitness camp.
The guys will be happy.

I understand.

We have to take installments
to avoid suspicion.

- I have 20 thousand already.
- I understand.

I can't give
it to you.

- Why not?
- We don't have that much here.

We had lot of withdrawals today
and there's no money left.

- Come tomorrow.
- I need it today. It's my money.

- Should I print it for you?
- I want to see the manager.

Could you tell me
what time it is?

- I don't talk with strangers.
- I understand.

Don't be stubborn.
Come back tomorrow.

Why? Is this a bank
or granny's house?

It's a bank.
And don't be offending me.

Take it easy. Put yourself
in our situation.

No way,
You're poor and dishonest.

We're not dishonest.
Wait...

I'm waiting.

- Can it be in other currency?
- What currency?

DMs, pounds, franks.

I have to think about it.
DMs, pounds, franks.

Alright.

Wiesia go around and collect
the left over currencies.

Kamila, do you have any
Swiss franks or pounds?

Wiesiek.

- Go around the back...
- ...to the gardens.

Whistle when you see me
in the window.

Can you whistle?

Go then.

Wiesiek.

The bag.

If the money's here then
so is the merchandise.

I suggest you not
try to tax it.

- What?
- Don't try taking it by force.

- Mom.
- Quiet.

My pals are ready for anything.
Did you hear me?

I think we can
trust each other.

- Open up. Police.
- Your pals?

How can I trust you?

Turn over Marcjanna
Kuban Peluszka.

There is no such person
here. I live here.

I'm a citizen of Siam,
Krashan Bahmaramadzhara.

- Is this room 317?
- Yes.

We order Marcjanna Kuban, charged
with theft, to make herself present.

Gentlemen, I'd like
to see your IDs.

Boryczko, search the
place for the suspect.

Yes sir.

Give me a man and I'll find
something to charge him with.

Trading currency on an
international scale?

And this, it's not
exactly citric acid.

Report to precinct that I've
stopped a smuggling operation.

Tell them to send back up and
a narcotics specialist.

The operator is out to lunch.
This may take some 2 hours.

The only phone that works
is in the reception.

Do you understand?
Lead the way.

- Where?
- I need to pee.

Let's go.

May I turn around?

Open up in the
name of the law.

- Don't try to escape.
- Now what?

We run for it.

Open up.

If you open right away you
won't face extra charges.

Well, boss?

Did it go well?

All this wealth has gone
to people's heads.

To throw out such
a nice travelling bag.

It's true what they
write in the papers.

Boryczko - secure the exits.
Stop.

Stop or I'll shoot.

- Where to? I'm going to downtown.
- Doesn't matter. Just hurry.

First we're going to the
Central train station.

The train station.
Be quiet.

It seems it's going
to be a lucky day.

I'm talking about
pairs of passengers.

159.

This is my passport
and 5000 zl.

Buy one ticket to Berlin.

Keep the change.

It looks like it's going
to be a lucky day.

Put your hands
behind your head.

We had a deal.
Something for something.

- I will find you.
- In Bangkok.

Disperse.

- Did you buy this in Pewex?
- No, Centrum Department store.

You don't say.
You could buy all you wanted.

It's not your day.
There weren't any for today.

Did you hear me? The express
to Berlin has already left.

You have to wait till tomorrow.
I'll get your ticket stamped.

We have to catch that train.

That?s impossible.
It's an international express.

I'll give you 100 dollars.

That's not how seat belts work.
Get out.

I'm going with you.

- But you pay separately.
- Alright, just go.

Son. Have at least
a slice of ham.

Maybe some smoked sausage?
Have some dear.

- Maybe some grapefruit?
- I'm not hungry.

If he doesn't want to
don't make him.

He'll get scurvy.

Have some honey. If you eat
a spoon you'll get a dollar.

- Right Stas?
- Don't even try it.

You're spoiling him.

The honey's from a lady that
lives by the hotel on Zwirki.

She said there's
no sugar added.

It's good for you.
Have some.

I think I'm going to be eating
this honey all the time.