Comrade Godeanu!
Mr. Godeanu!
COMRADE GODEANU MISSING
Long live Comrades Nicolae and Elena Ceaușescu!
We have an urgent telegram from Germany.
Victor Godeanu is missing.
What?
Missing how? The earth can't have swallowed him!
He's vanished.
How the hell did he do it? When?
We can't find him since this morning.
The Russians must have extracted him. Investigate.
I will.
-Which base are we going to? -We're not going to a base just yet.
-Why not? -Arrangements still need to be made.
You know, paperwork.
Where are you taking me?
Somewhere safe.
Front door's the only way in, we'll be watching the whole time.
The place is empty.
Oh yes, there's an old lady downstairs.
She's deaf and hates Russians.
Welcome to your home away from home.
You got the run of the place.
Living room, kitchen.
John!
Mr. Godeanu, this is John.
Good evening, Mr. Godeanu. How are you?
-Have we met? -I don't think so.
John will show you around, your bed is down the hall.
-When does the debriefing begin? -One step at a time.
I'll be back in the morning, you're in good hands.
-Guarded by a 17-year-old? -Twenty-seven.
Men younger than me fought in Vietnam, Sir.
The Cold War is another kind of beast.
Hey, I'm not far away. You'll be okay.
It's the first step to your freedom. Have faith.
Goodnight.
Thanks for helping me on this.
Take this.
If it goes south, tell everyone I forced you.
Have a good night.
Babe, I'm sorry. I'll make it up to you.
Just don't promise me anything.
Tell me how to fix this and I will. I'll call Eliza.
No need to, I am well-versed in lying to my friends for you.
Delilah.
Please, you have to trust me, something big is going on.
This thing can make my career, our future.
What future, Frank?
The last big thing that got you this obsessed landed us here.
If you keep this up, we have no future.
I brought you some Red Sox pajamas.
Sorry, they're the only ones I got.
There's a blue toothbrush for you in the bathroom.
Ask me if you need anything, okay?
-Hey, Scott. -Frank!
We got a meeting with the President.
So I'll find an answer on my desk tomorrow morning?
-If everything goes well, yeah. -Scott, every minute counts.
I'll try to get him here.
I have to go.
Try? God damn it, just do it!
Hey. Scott's the only one who's stood by you.
Give him a chance to do things right.
I know. You're right. I need to be patient.
Am I forgiven?
Keep your wits about you, Mr. Jackson, and I'll think about it.
You didn't go for the pajamas, huh? Breakfast?
I thought we'd be on our way to the military base by now.
I'm waiting to clear up some details with Langley.
-Details? What details? -Papers.
-Yeah. -Bureaucracy will be the death of us.
I don't get it. If Carter gave his okay, the rest should be easy.
Carter did give his okay, didn't he?
Yes, he did.
It's just the nuts and bolts of CIA paperwork.
Have a little patience, Victor.
Frank, listen to me.
In one hour, the Romanians will be banging on my hotel room door.
In four, the Romanian Intelligence
and the German police will be looking for me.
We are not safe here.
POLICE
Here's the thing, Commissioner Steinbruch.
We need you to treat this investigation
with absolute discretion,
given Comrade Godeanu's high rank.
Of course. I was informed about it.
I need your help with all the information you have.
Sure.
-Where did you see him last? -Here.
We brought him to the hotel around 3 p.m.
This morning we were supposed to pick him up
for our flight to Bucharest.
He was gone. We searched everywhere.
-What was Godeanu doing in Germany? -Meetings with government officials.
What about unofficial meetings?
Not that we know of.
Mr. Godeanu has only been missing a few hours.
What if he had a rough night and ended up in some woman's bed?
Mr. Steinbruch, we don't think that's the case.
Comrade Godeanu is a responsible man
and he's got a family at home waiting for him.
Mum, will you get that?
Of course, you won't.
-Hello. -Felix, hi.
Comrade Godeanu, I have to tell you something.
Come in.
-What is it? -Victor's gone missing.
-How? -He's missing. They can't find him.
Maybe he's drunk in some woman's bed.
Mum!
They searched everywhere.
Maybe it was something urgent and he was in a big hurry.
You look tired. You should rest.
-Better? -A lot better.
I'll rest on the weekend.
Tonight I have to work on the negotiations with the Romanians.
Max, go play, you've had enough.
-He hasn't finished. -It's enough.
Whatever you say.
We should take a long holiday, just the two of us.
-After Max's school trip. -Let's talk about it afterwards.
It would be good for us all.
We have to spend more time together, as a family.
Klaus can't have you all for himself.
-Let's talk about it later. -"Later"! Is that all you can say?
All good?
Should I bring a big glass of whiskey?
Yes. Thank you, Safiya.
-Achmed! Play nice, you hear? -I am, Mum!
Good.
-Love, give me the shopping. -If you came to help, it's too late.
-Give it here. What's that? -Stop that.
Nasir must have put it in by mistake. I have to go return it.
-No, it's for me. -Let me go return it!
-No need. -We're not thieves.
No, it's a gift.
-Nasir didn't mention any gift. -He must've forgotten.
Oh, really? At least use it to clean up!
-All good? -Of course. Just cleaning up a bit.
I forgot to tell you, your brother is coming to visit.
Coffee is much better here.
But I'm sure you'll love America for many other things.
-Washington is great, you'll-- -Love it, yeah. You said that.
They got you right out of college, didn't they?
Yes.
-Princeton? -Stanford.
Still, they don't send a novice into a wolf's den
unless he has a high-up uncle at Langley.
Or scores off the charts at something. So which one is it?
I'm fluent in German. And scored high on all tests.
And did well on one of our projects, emerging weapons technologies.
You're good with technology, but not with people.
Actually, I like to think of myself as a people person.
And I know a lot about the Cold War.
Sure you do. On paper.
Let me ask you, top-scorer John. Do you know why you're here?
I'm not sure I understand the question.
Let me rephrase that for you.
Do you know why Frank put you here, in this so-called safe house?
I didn't think so.
Call him.
This is Frank.
Our friend is getting a bit antsy with this whole situation.
-He wants to talk to you, now. -I'll be right there.
Godeanu didn't make his flight this morning.
Romanians think he's gone missing. Got the police looking for him.
Maybe he's in hiding. Until he hears from us.
Let's work it out. My office.
The room service woman delivered a bottle of wine next door
and she spotted a blonde leaving Victor's room.
Did she describe the blonde?
Just tall, high heels, very pretty,
she had a very nice scarf, with a colorful alligator pattern.
Ms. von Weizendorff had one like that.
Who is Ms von Weizendorff?
She's with the Ministry of the Interior.
The German ministry? I have to call my superiors.
Where's your head at, Sorin?
Never tell more than what is absolutely necessary.
Make yourself useful, get me von Weizendorff's file.
Ms. von Weizendorff.
He is Commissioner Steinbruch.
He'd like to ask you a few questions about Mr. Godeanu.
-Hello. -Hello.
He appears to have gone missing.
-Victor is missing? Do you know more? -We know nothing.
Will you take a seat?
-A glass of water? -No.
Ms. von Weizendorff, how well do you know Godeanu?
Only professionally.
We met to discuss a program between our respective governments.
Have you met Godeanu anywhere other than the Ministry?
No.
Not in his hotel room?
-I've just answered your question. -Have you?
I believe we are done here.
Here is my number.
In case the story changes.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
Here are all our records of Godeanu's last eight visits to Germany.
Official reasons for coming, places he was staying at,
names he was traveling under.
Maybe there's a clue to his whereabouts buried in this.
I doubt we'll be able to find him.
I'm sure he'll contact us sooner or later.
That doesn't mean we stop looking.
My car needs an oil change. It's urgent. Today, 3 p.m.
Thank you.
What is so urgent?
Godeanu's gone missing. The police came asking questions.
Do you know what happened to him?
-No. -Good.
Next time they come, stay calm. And don't lie.
Just tell them what you know about him.
I slept with him at his hotel.
I told you to convince him. Not to screw him!
If this goes wrong, I'm out.
We've invested a whole lot in you.
You stay in. Have a nice day.
Hi, Victor, sorry I'm late. John said you had some concerns.
You lied to me.
I'm sorry. Things didn't go as I expected.
This isn't a CIA operation, it's just you and John hiding me!
We don't have Carter's okay just yet.
He's so worried Camp David would fail that he doesn't want any problem.
Problem? I'd have thought the highest-ranking official
from the Eastern Bloc is an asset to the CIA.
Look, this is just temporary. I understand your disappointment.
Disappointment? I'm risking my life!
I put my career on the line for you.
The difference between us is that, while you are an overzealous officer,
I'm a candidate for the Court Martial!
I know you cannot believe me, I'm sure everything will go well.
When? You think we're safe here? That's what you think.
-Yes, until-- -Until a bullet finds my head!
I told you I only got us a few hours until they realize I disappeared.
That window is gone now.
The Romanian Counterintelligence is after me as we speak!
The agent that followed me into the car store
is looking for me, she will not stop!
Victor, I know it doesn't look like it, but this place is safe.
Safe?
The east window is facing a five-floor building
with plenty of spots for snipers.
The west side is overlooking a warehouse, another sniper's heaven!
The north is across a shop with windows
that make us sitting ducks.
And the fire ladder might as well be a welcome mat.
You're gonna want to hear this.
...a Romanian diplomat has been missing since last night.
Victor Godeanu, here on official business,
was not in his hotel room this morning.
The search continues, but so far the police have no leads.
Godeanu is a high-ranking general in Ceaușescu's Communist regime,
and a valued member of the President's inner circle.
He was in Bonn for high-level talks with the Ministry of the Interior.
Since they're looking for me. Let them find me.
We interrupt your regular program with breaking news
on the missing Romanian diplomat.
German police have been seen on the banks of the Rhine
where they cordoned off a large search area.
Now we learn more about the object of their search.
Shocking news has come to light about the missing Romanian diplomat.
It appears some of his belongings might have been found in the Rhine.
We have no details yet, and the police refuse to comment.
Stop! Stop!
Commissioner.
Is this the German version of discretion?
The whole world knows Godeanu's missing.
We have no control over it.
This investigation was to be dealt with the highest consideration.
Can't you just deny it's about Godeanu?
We don't lie to our press, Ms. Popescu.
The German police are less cooperative than we would like.
The last reports suggest a kidnapping.
The photo may have been a first attempt
to stain Comrade Godeanu's name.
Now, with this escalation,
the enemy wants to destabilize our regime.
They left me without my right-hand man.
Curse those bastards!
They want to weaken you. But you know, and you won't let them.
Whoever did this to Victor...
I'll skin them alive.
I'm sorry I gave him those pearls back.
They were ugly, but I could have asked.
Maybe he had something in mind.
Comrade Nicolae Ceaușescu, an urgent phone call.
Hello.
All right.
They found his passport on the bank of the Rhine.
What's that supposed to mean?
He's dead?
He's not dead to me.
Not until I see his body.
Hello?
What?
-What happened? -They're saying he might be dead.
But I can feel he's alive.
In the Godeanu case, the police have broken off
their hours-long search of the Rhine for the day.
Are you okay?
Fuck, get that fucking towel!
Last time I had one of these happening I was a child.
May-- Maybe it's the stress.
Sir, you have a call.
-Hello? -Scott.
Where were you? I've been trying to reach you.
Listen, Carter's not gonna sign off on a missing guy.
It's all over the news here.
-I've got him. -What do you mean you've got him?
He's with me, but we need to get him into US custody.
Jesus Christ!
Scott, all you have to do is tell them I know where he is.
That's lying, Frank.
Listen, you know me. Trust me. It's the right move.
Career-making move. Bonn is getting too hot.
We need Carter's okay to bring him in.
You have until tomorrow morning, then I'll do it regardless.
No way, Frank.
I'm staying here, John. You can take the night off.
Yeah?
Come back with something for Victor to wear,
-something that suits him, not you. -Sure.
-You did well. -I appreciate it, Frank.
-No problem. Have a Good night. -Thanks. You too.
-What happened to you? -Nosebleed.
Come on.
I got good news.
You're getting picked up tomorrow.
The high-level talks continue at Camp David,
after a first week of negotiations with close to no results.
Egyptian President Sadat apparently met President Carter.
-Thank you. -Mother misses you.
I miss her too.
-How's work going? -Good.
Is that Ingrid treating you well?
She treats me very well. I like my job very much.
I have to make a quick call. I won't be long.
You said the business was with Karim, not Jabare.
Jabare's joined us, he has connections in Egypt.
I know my brother, he's trouble.
-Your problem is you don't trust me. -It's him I don't trust.
I know him better than you.
-Thank you for letting me stay. -Of course.
I won't be in your hair too long.
Max! What have we said? No playing with your food!
Finish your toast or you'll be hungry at school.
-You should eat something too. -I'll eat later.
Sit tight, I'll go.
Do as your mother told you.
Hello, Ms. von Weizendorff. May I come in?
-Of course. -Thank you.
Wait here, please.
Gustav. Could you please take Max to school? I have a visitor.
Fine.
-Hey, Max! Max! I'm being serious! -Who is it?
An old friend. She has a problem and needs my help.
You're always helping others.
Let's go, Max!
-Get your car. -Here it is. Have fun at school!
-Hello. -Hello.
Have a seat.
-So what do you want? -Victor.
-I don't know where he is. -How about...
...who he's in league with?
Do you know that?
That is General Shakarov, the head of the KGB.
A lot of blood on his hands, as I'm sure you're aware.
Looks like you don't know Victor very well at all.
Despite the fact that you spent the night in his room at the hotel.
I know you're Stasi.
I can blow up your life before your boy makes it
to his private kindergarten today.
I don't know where you get your information from, Ms. Popescu.
But I assure you it's wrong.
You met Victor in Frankfurt in '68. You had an affair, you were in love.
He wasn't.
You were a source to him, a pretty face.
I have your file, I have photos of you and Victor.
I can arrange everyone in your fake life gets a copy.
And you would risk the Pilgrims program?
I only care about Victor.
I saw Victor at the US Embassy. Couple of days ago.
-Are you sure it was him? -Yes, of course.
He was waiting in the lobby.
He didn't have an official appointment.
He doesn't necessarily need one.
Well, my instinct tells me he didn't report the meeting.
I think he defected to the Americans.
Do you know who he was meeting there?
An agent called Frank Jackson, but I don't know anything about him.
I need more.
I know his right hand.
His name is John Miller.
And now get the fuck out of my house!
Thank you.
-Hello. -He defected to The Americans.
Impossible. Carmen, you can't just say that.
-You have to be sure. -I know.
I trust the source, and if this is confirmed...
What a mess!
Something like this is unheard of.
Do we stick to arresting him or can I kill him?
I'll get back to you.
All right, thank you.
I got a tip from an old lady.
She says a man in her building matches Godeanu's description!
You three, with me. Call the Chief Commissioner.
So, I got you this.
What do you think? You're gonna look hot in that.
I need to blend in it's not a fashion parade.
Even if you blend in, you're still gonna be hot.
Also, I got you these.
-Pretty neat, huh? -Yeah.
What?
I knew I'd seen your face before! Ingrid von Weizendorff.
She saw me at the embassy. She's Stasi!
-Fuck. Do you know this woman? -Yeah, we met at a party.
We slept together once, she thinks I work in Cultural Outreach.
-You know what she thinks? -You should have told me.
Don't tell me she knows where you live.
I wasn't thinking. I messed up, I know.
Ms. Popescu! What are you doing here?
There are at least two voices inside, speaking English.
-Did anyone follow you this morning? -No. I don't think so.
You don't think so! If we don't leave now, I'm dead!
German police, open up!
Can I help you?
-We are looking for a man-- -A fugitive.
He disappeared a few days ago, we've got a tip he might be here.
Well, he's not.
Do you have a warrant, Madam?
-Excuse me? -Ms. Popescu, let's take a minute!
I can't let you search without a warrant.
-Can you tell her? Please. -Ms. Popescu.
Please.
-Ms. Popescu! -Madam?
Ms. Popescu, this is highly unusual. Please, you are out of bounds.
-May I ask who you're looking for? -Of course, her colleague.
I understand, but this is my property.
Without a warrant, you are all trespassing.
I apologize for the intrusion, I gather it's personal for her.
You work for the American Embassy, don't you?
I do.
I apologize. This was clearly a false tip.
-People do love drama. -Let's go.
-Sorry to have bothered you, Mr.-- -Miller, John Miller.
Come on! Get here.
I checked out front, it's all clear, we need to move.
Get dressed. Three minutes.
Translated by: Francesca Villa Iyuno