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I see.

Then I'll wait for you to call.

Alright, Macarie. Thanks.

He says he's waiting for word from town.

If you can't go with the poachers, how do we get the money?

Maybe you should go talk to him.

Ask Zențov to give you more time to pay.

What can he do? We just don't have it.

- Do you need the boat later? - No, are you going out?

- No, I want to fix it. - Did it break down?

- Why are you laughing? - He's just making fun of me.

- Did you take Ilinca to the beach? - Dad!

Hey, it's alright.

As long as you have a blanket to...

You, shut that mouth!

- Want some wine and soda? - In a bit.

3 kilometres to the end of the world

a film by

Can't believe you spotted it.

You know what?

Come to the festival and I'll find you five hedgehogs a day.

I don't know.

I got no money, nowhere to stay.

You can stay in a tent, like everyone.

And shower from a bottle.

Or you could come after the festival.

Can't you come to Bucharest for a few days?

You can live on the streets.

I'm joking, you can stay at my place.

- I don't know. - I could pay for the trip.

When's the entrance exam?

Mid-September.

Worried about your parents?

Tell them you want to try for a university in Bucharest too.

- Did you cut yourself? - No, hedgehog spikes don't cut.

It's a thorn or something.

I have disinfectant back home.

It's OK.

Adi!

Adi!

Hey.

What, are you barfing?

Follow my finger.

Don't move your head.

- Any dizziness? - No.

- Headache? - No.

Tilt your head back.

Look at the ceiling.

Does that hurt?

Turn around.

Take a deep breath.

Breathe in.

Hold it in.

Breathe out.

Should I give a statement too?

You have nothing to do with it.

Did you witness it?

I saw him when he came home.

- Did you witness the assault? - Of course not.

Just his statement, then.

Trousers off.

Traumatic lesions...

whose...

severity...

will be...

assessed...

by the Forensic Institute...

in Tulcea.

Right.

Next.

What did you do then?

I went home.

- Alone? - Yes.

You didn't meet anyone?

You walked without help?

I fell forward when I got hit.

I fainted.

No one around?

Maria.

New paragraph.

This goes to the forensics in Tulcea.

X-rays, orthopedics, lung check-up.

The medical report goes to the Forensics Institute,

they'll issue you a new one.

One copy for you, one to file with the police complaint.

All clear?

Come sign.

The preliminary report.

- It's got the time and everything? - Upper left.

His ID.

Let's have a smoke.

Hold these.

Finish taking his statement.

Yessir.

- Ma'am. - Goodnight.

Did you realise your phone was missing at home, or earlier?

I don't know.

- How can we - - Are you alright?

- Have you searched for it? - Yes.

So you returned to the scene?

No, I just looked around.

Did you look around, or search for it?

Look for that phone, it's such a shame.

If it got taken, that's a different crime.

Assault is one thing, aggravated theft is another.

That gets you three to seven years.

For nighttime robbery.

And bring back the forensics report.

- What are you taking? - The passenger boat.

It was Pagai.

I owe Zențov some money, I'm a week late.

He had Pagai beat him up.

I don't think so.

You got it wrong.

Zențov's no angel, but he wouldn't do that.

Are you that sure?

If he did, we'll take care of it.

You'll see.

We'll find out who beat him up.

Listen, Pandele.

You have children too.

- I only see him on holidays. - I know, man.

He's as dear as life to me.

All my money goes to his rent in Tulcea.

I know, man.

Then he comes home for the summer and...

Just imagine.

We won't leave it at this, don't worry.

What the hell is taking them so long?

Got everything?

Yeah.

Got one of those clear plastic envelopes?

Yes.

Your ID?

- What? - Your ID.

I have it.

Does it go with the papers?

No, I got it.

Hello.

Cheers.

Right now?

I'm off to Tulcea for the boy's medical report.

Can't afford the fast boat, I'll be back tomorrow.

Alright, I'm on my way.

Adi! I'll run to the station, tell your mum to make sandwiches.

- I'll be quick. - Alright.

- Hello, Ma'am. - Oi!

- Where to? - The chief.

- Did he call you? - Yes.

So wait!

- Drăgoi is here. - Let him in.

Go in.

- Come in. - Hi.

- A coffee? - No.

Lara!

- What are you doing here? - Adi got beat up, right?

- Make another coffee. - In a minute.

Right, so...

They left together.

I assume so, I'm not sure.

Can you describe him?

He was about our age.

He had earrings.

His hair was about this short and curly.

What time did you leave?

Around 11.

But you went to the disco together.

Me and Adi, the tourist came alone.

- What tourist? - Wait.

So you don't know when they left.

They were still there when I left.

Tell him what you told me.

Old man Tocu saw who beat him up.

I heard Dad say that to Mum this morning.

How does he know?

He was drinking at Willows Bar last night.

With Tocu?

Yes, my dad and Tocu.

- Did he say who it was? - I don't think so.

Dad didn't know.

Mum told him to mind his business. I left him there.

With the tourist.

I don't know.

And Adi didn't answer my calls.

His phone's lost somewhere.

Where's your dad now?

Off to Tulcea.

- On the passenger boat just now? - Yes.

I told you, I'm not signing anything.

Dad would kill me.

- He won't, please, let's talk - - Hey, easy there!

- You go home. - Wait, I want to -

I told you to lay off! Let her go.

It's fine, go home.

- Is Adi home? - Yes.

Can I go see him?

Have a good day.

Leave it open.

There you go.

Let's at least talk to Tocu.

Please.

Are we going?

Forget about it.

Why? You think she's lying?

I don't know, but if she won't sign...

Can't act on hearsay.

Give old Tocu some vodka, he'll claim to be Snow White.

Let's just go talk to him.

Please, Pandele.

Please.

- You let me do the talking. - Sure.

- Are we clear on that? - Yes, man.

So who was it?

What did he look like?

Listen, if you talk, this gets sorted out faster.

Otherwise, it's all warrants, subpoenas...

What's the point in that, huh?

If that was your daughter, wouldn't you want the guy to pay?

- Keep her out of this. - Just asking.

Give me a break.

Is it someone in our village?

Drăgoi, stop!

Let go!

Tocu.

If you know anything, help me.

He's a child.

You know how badly he got beaten?

I'm begging you, man.

Please.

It was Ciprian.

Zențov's boy.

You haven't heard it from me.

It was Zențov's son. I told you.

- Let's go. - Wait.

- He's told us already. - The Chief said to wait!

Did you see it yourself?

I came back from Willows Bar to put on something warm.

When I got back out, I heard noise.

I went to the gate slowly and saw two guys beating him.

I couldn't see one of them that well.

But the other one was Ciprian.

Will you give a statement?

Hey, Granny!

Granny!

What now?

Give us a break with that thing!

Let's go.

Keep him out of my hair!

Man, you're asking for trouble.

I can't do anything without a written statement.

See this thing through.

I said what I had to say. Do what you want with it.

Listen, it's procedure, I can't help it.

Otherwise I can't question them.

So get the boy's statement.

I have his statement, but he doesn't know who beat him up.

You think we'd be here if he had seen them?

So see this through.

I won't sign anything against Zențov.

You want to do something, do it yourself.

- Chief? - Hey, wait!

And if you're a man, forget you talked to me.

See, now you're just being an idiot.

Didn't you drink with Gabone last night?

I didn't say a thing, are you daft?

- Wait here. - I'm waiting.

You go home now, hear me?

I'll take it from here.

Go home, I'll call you.

I want to come along.

Chief!

- I said - I'll take it from here!

That's exactly why I want to come.

Say what?

Say that again!

That's exactly why you want to come?

Just saying, you're friends with him.

So what if I am?

- Why shouldn't I come along? - You're not coming, idiot.

You'll lose your stupid temper and ruin everything.

Then I'll have to bring in the prosecutor.

With no warrant, I can't kick up a fuss.

You want help, let me handle things.

You don't know a thing about legal procedures.

With just your son's statement, we're fucked.

- And two witnesses. - One!

Who won't sign anything, so he doesn't count.

Ilinca makes two.

Ilinca saw nothing, are you retarded?

She heard her dad say he went drinking with Tocu,

who may or may not have seen it.

So let me do things my way.

Do you know Zențov's brother-in-law

was appointed head of the County Inspectorate?

No.

You want to sink this thing?

Go beat Zențov up.

Slap him around, end of story.

Would make my job easier.

Trust me!

Let's go.

Radu who?

- Is he a second-year? - He's volunteering for the exams.

What does that mean?

It means he's...

Helping people with their entrance exam.

- He left this morning? - Yes.

So did my dad, maybe he saw him on the boat.

Do you think he followed him?

I'm checking people's Stories, silly.

Your dad got Facebook?

You're such an idiot.

Can you do my back?

No one on my page is in acting school.

These are the only Radus.

Just a minute.

Look.

Pandele's here.

Bring some food.

- Have you eaten? - No need -

Just go!

You got word?

- Someone saw him. - Who?

I heard Tocu was out with Gabone all night.

So one of them spread the word.

The beating was all they talked about.

No one tells me anything.

But people say it was your boy.

Now what do we do?

You tell me.

He needs to come give a statement, then we'll see.

A prosecutor will come from Tulcea, that will be that.

What if you don't send the file to Tulcea?

Just give it a rest until tomorrow.

I can't really.

The complaint's been filed, we have the doctor's report.

- He went to the doctor? - Last night.

He stated his phone was stolen.

That makes it assault plus theft.

Wait a minute.

- Do I write this down? - I'll tell you when.

Give it to him.

- It's his? - Adi's, yes.

The file can't get to Tulcea.

I might still fix things there,

but if they appeal, it goes to Bucharest and my boys get the maximum sentence.

Were they both involved?

Yeah.

Three to seven years, no suspension.

Nighttime is an aggravating circumstance.

If they behave, they can get out after half the time.

- Are they home? - Yes.

Get them out here.

We followed him to Tanța's, where the guy had a room.

The tourist.

We followed them round the back, they were on the main street.

We took the path by the lake.

Adi walked him home.

Outside the gate, the guy...

Kissed his hand.

- Licked it. - He...

Licked it.

Then they kissed and hugged and stuff.

The tourist got in and we kept following Adi.

- So you weren't after the tourist. - No.

Why did you beat up Adi, though?

Answer him!

Tell him what you told me.

'Cause he's a faggot.

- What? - Tell it straight, boy!

'Cause he gets fucked in the ass.

Do I write that? "Cause he gets fucked in the ass"?

How did you deduce that?

Because he was kissing a boy?

I thought maybe he was drunk.

What, you kiss boys when you get drunk?

- Why did you take his phone? - He did.

It fell to the ground, I picked it up.

I wanted to break it, not steal it.

Then we swore at him.

Well, mostly my brother.

Do help yourself.

What did you do next?

We came home.

Were you in?

I was out here, having a drink with some guys.

- Didn't you see them? - We used the front door.

Help me out, stall this a little.

I can't, the report is dated.

Just don't send it yet.

- If the prosecutor sees - - I'll talk to the prosecutor.

It's much easier if it doesn't get to Tulcea.

Besides, think about it.

He's a faggot, what the hell?

If word gets out, the village will be swarming with them.

You want to babysit them instead of retiring quietly?

They'll bring all sorts of drugs, too.

You've seen the damn sods on TV.

Parading butt-naked, full of piercings and stuff.

They'll start coming here on holiday, they'll be humping at every corner.

They were licking hands, what the fuck?

If it had been a normal guy...

Well, they're my children, they beat up a guy...

It'd have been different.

But help me out with this one.

If we don't help each other...

My brother-in-law said you filed for early retirement.

You want to wait another five years?

You help me, I help you.

You'll get the approval in one month, word of honour.

I swear, man.

We'll see.

Let's go.

Alright, Macarie.

See you.

This University National, that's the acting school?

National University, can't you even read?

Yeah, whatever.

You two want to go to the wreck? I don't need the boat.

Don't know, want to go?

Up to you.

This guy from Tulcea, his profile says "studies at UNATC".

Who wants jam?

- You want some? - Yes.

- That's not him. - It isn't?

He was young, 17-18, under 20.

He left on the passenger boat this morning.

Did you get his ID number?

Or photocopy it?

Why don't you register your tourists?

The taxes would kill me.

I can't believe you.

At least a phone number!

No, I fished him directly off the pier.

Excuse me for a moment.

They want to pay by card.

Send them to the ATM.

It's out of cash. Or they can make a phone transfer.

Do they have our phone number?

- Do you have the number? - Yours?

- Our number. - No.

Give them Nelu's number.

So what did he do? Everyone's looking for him.

Pagai was here earlier too.

Did he steal something?

So you saw nothing last night?

- Was anyone with him? - You think I keep watch?

I served dinner from 8 to 9:30,

then he must have gone out.

And this morning?

He just went on his way.

Nothing's missing from here, anyway.

Alright.

If anyone else asks about him, let me know, alright?

Sure.

Let's go!

What did he do, though?

Tax evasion and curiosity don't work together.

Just call me if anyone asks about him, alright?

- Bye, Tanța. - See you.

How did it go?

How is Adi feeling?

Better.

Say, do you know his host in Tulcea?

Yes.

Is it someone you can trust?

Yes, it's this woman I know.

Now answer me this, and no lying.

I'm listening.

I won't beat around the bush with this.

Easier to just ask you straight.

Is your boy...

on the other side?

Like how?

Like, not straight?

I'm asking because I heard stuff.

Zențov's sons saw him kiss a boy.

They're the ones who beat him, that's for sure.

But did you know...

Is that why they beat him?

You think they're lying?

Logically, though, why would they?

Anyway, it's best if word doesn't get around.

Did they see him kissing a boy?

You want me to tell you?

You can go talk to them.

He was...

I mean, they...

They were licking and...

Don't make me say stuff like that.

Who was he?

A tourist who stayed at Tanța's.

- Is he still here? - He left this morning.

Here.

Check if it's still alright.

So there you have it.

Now you do what you want.

Let's go!

Who else knows?

Only Zențov, I think.

And his boys.

And his boys, yes.

Look, you don't want this to get out.

It will be worse for him.

If they start talking left and right,

you won't be able to show your face.

For now, though,

try talking to your son.

Get him to tell you more, at least make sure it's true.

Maybe he was drunk.

Or, who knows, maybe the guy got him drugged.

The tourist, or...

I don't know.

See what's going on.

What if the guy spiked his drink?

Listen, I know Adi.

You can't just suddenly kiss a guy in the street!

All these pretty girls in the village and he's kissing boys?

That guy must have done something.

I'm sure of it.

My two cents.

You're his parents, talk to him.

See what this is about.

Right, I'll let you work it out.

Decide what you want to do, then let me know.

Then we see what we do.

See you.

He looked hot.

- Where are you going? - To the levee!

Fine, he was hot.

Hey, wait.

What?

Ilinca, you go ahead, I need to talk to him.

Go on.

I'll wait for you there.

- Is it true? - What?

Did you kiss boys?

Go inside.

I said go inside!

Is it true?

Why?

Why with boys, dear, what happened to you?

Had you been drinking?

I'm thinking it might help him.

Didn't he have a girlfriend?

Yes, we thought he'd marry Gabone's daughter.

I know her. Why would he be with boys, then?

Someone saw him.

He was with a boy and...

Please, don't make me say this.

And you never suspected anything?

I never imagined...

See, a doctor isn't the only one who should look after a sick person.

Those close to him must also check on him.

Not leave him to his disease until it's too late for a cure.

- I've just found out. - I understand, but still...

It doesn't work that way.

What you're asking is no small thing.

Please, Father, let's do this once.

Just once.

Alright. Talk to him, bring him to church.

He won't hear of it. I'm telling you, it's better this way.

I understand, but...

I can't do it on my own.

We'll do whatever you say.

I have no one else to go to.

Say, did he get the COVID vaccine?

Adi.

Adi!

Adi!

- Wake up. - What happened?

Nothing, nothing. Get up.

Adi. Put this on.

Come on.

- Where are we going? - Nowhere.

Come on, dear, let's go.

Get dressed.

Where are we going?

Nowhere, I told you.

Someone's come to visit us.

Who?

The Father, he wants to talk to you.

The Father?

- The priest? - He wants to talk. Put this on.

No, leave me alone.

- Adi. - Let me be.

Adi, please.

- Get out! - Please, Adi, do it for me.

Please, Adi.

- Let me sleep! - Adi!

- Adi, the man is waiting outside! - I don't care.

Don't embarrass me, please! Please, get up!

So take his hand, go for a walk, what do you want from me?

- Adi, please! - Please, go and let me sleep!

- I said leave me alone! - How dare you?

- Just get out! - I said -

- Get out! - Talk to him, it won't kill you!

I don't want to talk to him!

Stop yelling at me!

I'll yell for the village to hear, leave me alone!

- Get out of my room! - Florin!

Florin, come here!

What are you doing?

- Grab his arms. - Dad?

What are you doing?

Get off me!

Dad!

Dad, it hurts! Dad!

Mum!

Let go!

Let go!

- Mum, help! - Stop struggling!

Help!

Help!

- Help! - Calm down!

That hurts, get off me!

We come before you with our humble prayer,

for your servant Adrian,

beset by disease, suffering and temptation.

We beseech you, heavenly doctor, to hear our pleas

and ease his suffering.

In you we find cures for all disease,

and thus we set our hope in your love of mankind.

Who could count your many miracles?

Who can tell how many found healing through your prayers?

Help them, Saint Ephraim!

Help the suffering!

Pray to Christ our God for their healing,

if that is what is right for them.

for God's greater glory.

But if it is right for them to carry on the cross of suffering,

help them bear it without complaint,

that they may receive the bright crown

of patience and healing.

Holy Great Martyr Ephraim,

you have borne untold suffering,

while our life is full of ease.

But, sinful as we are and marred by lowly passions,

we dare pray to you,

for we ask this not for ourselves,

but for these ill people brought to their knees by suffering.

Be their guardian, their teacher, their defendant and healer,

that they may, with humbled heart, give thanks to you and God,

who bestowed His gift on you,

making you a great miracle worker.

Now and forever, Amen.

Cense over him.

Drăgoi!

Hello, Ma'am. Is Drăgoi home?

He's out fishing.

- Is he coming back soon? - I think so.

Any moment now. Want to come in?

No, thank you, I'll find him later.

As you want.

That guy's coming.

Zențov.

What should I do?

Should I call you or text you?

Alright, bye.

Cheers!

I looked for you at home, Maria said you went out fishing.

Let's have a word.

They drank, you know how it is.

They got worked up,

maybe that tourist baited them...

It happens when you're young.

A beating and a fuck, two things you can't take back.

When you were in need, I helped you.

Look, I'll erase your debt.

And we call it even.

We go to the police together,

Adi withdraws his statement,

and we stay friends.

Father to father, you love your son, I love mine.

They made a mistake, but they're sorry!

I'm telling you, they're sorry!

I made him, I can kill him. But no one else can touch him.

Our business is between you and me strictly.

- You think I set them up to it? - No, he beat himself.

What the hell, man, talk to them!

Ask the damned police!

Hey, wait!

You only came because they took his phone.

Hey, wait up.

And another thing,

just to prove I still want to help you.

You know how to use these things?

I'll show you something.

This one's just like Adi's.

While my boys had his phone, Adi kept getting texts.

You can't read them, it's got a password,

but you can see the first line when they come in.

My boys say that guy is from Bucharest.

The tourist, I mean.

And Adi wants to go there.

That's what I gathered.

I know how much you want him to go to the Marine Academy.

Ask for his phone and check.

I say you should look into it.

Tell him to remove the password.

Now I don't want to butt in, he's your child, but...

You should at least know.

And maybe you'll reconsider.

Let's forget what happened.

Both of us.

It's only human. Please.

Why did you leave?

How do you know he's not coming back?

Where are you now?

Wait there, I'm coming.

Adi!

Adi!

With his boat, you won't get to Tulcea before dark!

Were they arguing?

Did you even hear me?

Adi!

- Adi! - What?

- Listen to me? - I said, were they arguing?

Fuck, I don't know.

Zențov was really calm.

And my dad?

No idea, I couldn't hear.

What did they do to you?

- Adi! - They tied me up.

God, that's insane! Go to the police!

- What did your parents say? - They tied me up.

Oh God.

When I get to Tulcea.

tell my dad I took his boat, it wasn't stolen.

Just go to the police! Look at those wounds, you can't -

Just do what I say.

- How will he get the boat back? - Who cares?

Go to Murighiol for now,

take the passenger boat in the morning.

The police will be looking for his boat.

You keep going on about the police!

Doesn't it make sense, though?

It's Dad.

Go home, I'll call you!

- Will you? - Yes, or text!

Be careful!

It's missing the hose!

What?

He took the fuel hose with him!

Just leave it there!

You go. Go!

Ilinca!

Ilinca!

Ilinca!

Ilinca, where's Adi?

I don't know.

- Just tell me! - I don't know.

- Girl, where is my son? - I said I don't know!

He's home!

- Where were you? - At the lighthouse.

I told you to stay inside!

Now I'm in prison?

- Why are you lying, boy? - I'm not!

You think we're idiots?

You need your backpack to go to the lighthouse?

You want to kill us with worry?

Haven't you done enough?

I packed my sports shoes in it!

There are thistles out there, I can't wear sandals!

Is that an embarrassment too?

- Where were you? - Let him be!

- Where were you? - At the lighthouse!

It's my fault, I wasn't watching.

- What did I do? - Shut up!

Get over here.

Adi!

What's up?

I heard you want to go to Bucharest.

How about the Marine Academy?

What would you do if you were me?

What would you do if your son lied to you like this?

Give me that.

Turn it on, open the messages.

Sit down.

Come hear this, it's lovely.

Here.

Read the one about suffocating.

Read it for your mother to hear.

"It's like I'm suffocating, now that you're leaving."

"I'd have swum to Bucharest, anything but stay here."

"I need to do some stupid chores for my mum, she's so annoying."

"I'll tell you about it tonight."

"P.S.: The Perseids are best seen from the beach."

See what it's like?

You've always done whatever you wanted.

I trusted you.

You can say goodbye to that.

We'll leave the Academy to serious people.

We'll see if we ever send you there.

We'll think until next year.

I'm keeping this. You want to make a call, you ask me.

I didn't mean it like that.

I just meant I wanted to leave, go anywhere.

This will end too, one way or another.

You'll see how you feel later, in autumn.

That's why I'm suffocating here.

Mum, this isn't the measles.

You can't give me pills for it.

City life twisted your head, boy.

You're afraid of what the world will say?

The world is not my family.

No, but you have to live in it.

I can't live here.

Can't you see that?

Can't you feel it, isn't it obvious?

If he leaves now, who knows what he'll do!

Nonsense. He's a big boy!

Imagine the scandal if he stays in the village!

In half a year I can retire early,

I want a clean file.

It's bad enough when people come for the film festival.

I go around all night herding them.

They get drunk, fuck on the levee, throw those damn firecrackers...

Excuse me, Chief!

Someone paid a fine, does Town Hall need the receipt?

- No, tell him to keep it. - Thanks.

See? Every idiot thinks they can do anything here.

Now, you know Zențov's boys.

If one of them lets this out, we're fucked.

Zențov swore they wouldn't.

You think he monitors every word they say?

What about school?

You kept him in highschool just so he can row a boat?

What was his final grade?

98 out of 100.

See?

For 98, my dad would have bought me a damn ship!

Here's my two cents.

Tell Adi to withdraw his statement,

I close the case, you sort it out between yourselves.

I think that's best.

You get rid of that debt, Adi will be happy to get away.

People forget.

Happy end.

I'm trying to help here!

What about the doctor's report?

I have her report.

It's useless without the forensics certificate.

She only does the reports.

You see?

That way everyone's happy.

The first thing you think when someone is hit by a stone

is not to see who threw it, what it's made of,

or why it was thrown.

There is time for that later.

First you rush to help that person.

- Against their will? - Adi!

Yes.

Sometimes even against their will, if you're sure it helps them.

Just like God looks after us all the time,

even though we don't ask for it.

But it's best if we help Him a little.

Do you understand?

Alright then.

Go.

Put a Bible under his pillow,

or somewhere close.

It can at least keep evil dreams away.

Man can't tell dreams apart.

Good dreams are from God, temptations are from the Devil.

And pray.

Is that it?

We can take him to Stipoc Monastery, I know the abbot.

It's good for him to be among men of God.

- Are you sure, Father? - Trust me.

It's worse if he stays in the village.

If people find out, it will be a nightmare.

What are you doing? Mum!

- Mum! - It's better this way.

- Mum, open the door! - Trust me, dear.

- This is for the best. - Mum, open!

- Mum! - Calm down, please!

Mum!

Mum!

Mum, are you both going crazy?

Open the door!

This will pass! Stop it!

Mum!

Ilinca?

What are you doing there?

Hello.

Is Adi home?

Yes, but he won't talk to anyone.

I kept calling, he's not picking up.

There you have it.

- Could you ask him to come out? - I don't think he wants to.

Or to give me a sign later?

I'll tell him.

Alright.

- Have a good day. - Bye.

Tomorrow we have to pay back the debt.

Didn't he say he'd erase it?

Only if we withdraw the complaint.

Well, then?

Ilinca just wrote to him.

How do you unlock this?

What do we do about this girl?

The monastery is better for him.

We'll take him there and everything will be alright.

They'll hold services, we'll treat him.

It will be alright.

This country is rotten!

Well, the inhabitants are.

At least Ceaușescu's canals kept the Delta from silting up.

It's not like he dug them himself.

I was talking about the system as a whole.

When was the church built?

The Lipovans built it before the end of Communism.

Half-of it burned down 10 years ago, the Father had it rebuilt.

Ask if we can pay him a visit.

In a moment.

- Should I go ask around? - We'll go together if need be.

God bless, Father.

May I ask, are you home?

Some people from Tulcea are here to talk to you.

Can they come over?

No, not for confession. About other issues.

Alright then.

Thank you, Father.

- He'll be waiting for you. - Thank you.

- Hello. - Hello.

Here's the gentleman.

They came following a 112 call -

Actually, 119, Child Services.

Simona Petrescu.

Florin Drăgoi.

You have a son named Adrian, right?

Yes.

- Shall we move to the shade? - Let's go inside.

- I have a few questions. - Let's go.

We got a call, I'd like to know where your son is.

At home.

- May I use your pen? - Please.

Could you call him over here?

I have his phone.

Why?

- But he's fine, right? - Yes.

I would like to see him.

Who made the call, may I ask?

Ask the County Emergency Service, I'm not allowed to say.

- May I smoke in here? - No problem.

- Lara! - Yes?

- Bring an ashtray. - Right away.

Who assaulted him?

Pshaw, "assaulted"!

It was just a... you know...

- Coffee? - No, thank you.

- Bring me one more. - Of course.

It was just a little fight.

So, about the fight?

Just a fight between children.

I need to report something, you know how it is.

Of course.

Did you tie him up?

Answer the lady, did you tie him up?

We held him down so he wouldn't...

- Was it an exorcism? - No!

- It was a prayer. - What for?

- For his health. - May I?

Yes?

Excuse me for a minute.

The boy has certain... problems.

That's why there's a scandal now and then.

He's usually away in Tulcea for school, but when he comes back...

You know, sometimes there's trouble.

But he's underage, is that in your jurisdiction?

Isn't it a police matter?

That's for "clear and present danger". Our call was about battery.

We handle those. How old is he?

17.

Over 16, he can make the complaint himself.

- Isn't that the Prosecutor's business? - Only after we notify them.

Which we will if he really was tied down and sequestered.

For now, we're reporting on battery.

Actually...

Do you know who the other boys were?

No, just kids from the village.

Let the man answer.

If I want something from you, I'll ask.

- Did you inform the police? - Yes.

- Can I see the statement? - Of course.

I'd like to come to your home and talk to the boy.

You should go to the Father first, he's waiting.

- Then you can see him. - That's better.

I need to stop by my boat.

- We can go together. - Nicu, come here!

Take these.

Here.

You take the lady to the priest, then to Drăgoi's.

You get your boat in order, then go home and wait.

This is the preliminary report.

What about the medical note?

Here somewhere.

I'll want to see it when I come back. Can I take this with me?

- I'll need your statement later. - Sure.

I'll see you in a bit. Let's go.

Go already!

You tied him up?

Tell me, you tied him up and had him exorcised?

Fucking idiot, I should let them throw you in prison!

Why the fuck didn't you tell me?

Oh, shit.

- What do I do now? - Just shut up, fucking idiot!

- Lara! - Yes!

Come here.

- Got cigarettes? - Yes, want one?

Not for me.

Nicu!

What?

- What is it? - Come here!

- What do you want? - Get over here!

Just tell me!

- I have a pack. - Come here!

What?

The Chief says to delay her as much as you can.

Go talk to Adi.

If you tied him up, locked him inside or whatever else,

say you're sorry and ask him not to tell.

If he tells them you did, you're fucked.

You'll get buried in charges,

you and that fat priest!

What do I tell him?

To say he let you tie him up.

Do you understand?

Don't just blink at me.

And the boys who beat him up? We can't leave it at that.

I'm going to talk to them!

About what? Didn't they beat him up?

Now someone made a call, the complaint is in the system, idiot!

If your son talks, we're fucked -

you, me, Zențov's boys, the priest.

Find out who else he talked to.

Lara! If anyone asks, I'm doing field work.

Yes, Chief.

Wait a moment, we'll be right with you.

Hello, God bless.

Hello, where's the Father?

He's eating now.

The Chief called him earlier.

- Go see if he's finished. - No, don't bother him!

- Tell him the police is here. - There's no hurry, really.

Go right now! Who do you listen to?

Take your time.

Clean these two fish too.

Father,

the constable brought some people to see you.

Father.

Sorry to disturb your lunch.

They're from Tulcea, they have some questions.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Hello, Madam.

Hello, Father!

We're from Child Services in Tulcea. The police chief sent us here.

Yes, I know.

We're here to ask about Adrian,

the child you paid a visit to.

- What's his family name? - Drăgoi's boy, Father.

Right.

Well...

We're a bit busy, tomorrow is a holy feast day.

No problem. Can we walk a little?

Of course.

How is it going here? I hear you renovated the church.

With God's will and help.

- It's beautiful. - Thank you.

Please tell me, what happened with Adrian?

What happened how?

We got a call saying you performed an exorcism on him.

Exorcisms are only performed with the Bishopric's approval.

We only held a prayer.

What for?

His parents asked.

People usually come to us when they're desperate.

What was wrong with the boy, though?

Some medical problems.

And his parents asked you to solve his medical problems with prayer.

Yes.

Have you ever been ill?

Do you have children?

I don't understand.

I'm asking if you've ever been ill and if you have children.

I've been ill, yes, why does it matter?

While you were ill, did you never pray?

When your child was ill,

did you pray for them?

Did you tie him up?

No.

He was already tied up.

- So his parents tied him up. - I wouldn't know.

And you weren't concerned about a child being tied up?

As a priest?

Or at least as a fellow human.

I understand where you're going, but it's not really that simple.

It's one thing to tie someone to hurt them

and another if it's for their own good and the good of others.

You can believe whatever you want,

but you can't do whatever you want.

Many times in life, we do things against our will.

So, do you have children?

That's too personal.

Does it matter, when it's for someone's wellbeing?

Father!

Do we put in pike or carp?

Just use both, my good man!

Do you have to ask me, can't you see I'm busy?

I apologise.

- I have a daughter. - Congratulations.

When she was little and you took her to the doctor for a shot,

didn't she struggle, cry, beg you not to do it?

I'll tell you what you did. You held her down.

You cried, you hated it,

it broke your heart,

but you did it, so the doctor could cure her.

You were no medical graduate.

But the doctor told you she needed it,

so you held her down, for her own good.

Am I wrong?

People tend to trust doctors because they went to medical school.

If the doctor says so,

they'll take any treatment without a doubt.

People believe doctors because they're doctors.

We are university graduates too.

From the Faculty of Theology.

But people judge us, particularly city people.

They also judge those who trust us.

By your theory,

the child should have been seen by a doctor too.

Yes, but you don't just leave children outside a doctor's door.

You make calls, ask around to make sure it's a good doctor.

The same goes for us.

When I was a deacon, an older priest told me:

"Eugen, believing in God is not enough."

"You have to also trust Him."

It's for the best.

That's what he has to say.

But you know what he'll ask in return.

Give him this.

Why the hell is she poking around here?

Yes, of course.

You should have seen the airs on her!

The Chief said she was smoking and ordering coffee in his office.

Making herself at home.

Am I right?

Anyway, the point is, this is serious.

Say what?

Whatever, just get her out of my hair.

- What's her name? - Simona Petrescu, Child Services.

Simona Petrescu, Child Services. They got a 112 call.

- 119, they get transferred. - 119.

Alright then.

Thanks a lot.

Sure, I'll come by tomorrow or the day after.

Alright. And...

Really, thank you so much.

Alright, cheers.

My brother-in-law will call this woman's boss.

- Did Drăgoi go home? - Yes, I told him to wait there.

And talk to his son.

I'll go get Ciprian.

Go on to the station, we're coming.

Have you had other conflicts with them?

No, never.

Nothing to fight about.

How often do you go to the disco?

Is it open every day in summer?

Yes, but I don't usually go.

I only went that one time.

Did anyone witness the fight?

No.

Where did the fight happen?

Outside.

And there was no one else?

I see.

- So it was your sons who assaulted him? - They didn't assault him.

What, then?

- They had a fight. - "They" did?

But he took all the damage?

My boy hit harder.

Mute that phone, please.

Have you called your other son?

He's out fishing, but he'll come.

- As soon as he gets back. - Alright.

May I see the boy's initial statement?

Do you want to add anything to your initial statement?

No.

Or file a complaint for the stolen phone?

No.

Are you sure? We're all present, you have witnesses.

Alright.

Add the statement's content to our report.

- Can he go write it in the other room? - Of course.

Lara can help.

"The phone was stolen, not lost,

but he chooses not to file a complaint."

You write: "I, the undersigned," your NIN, your address -

Wait, don't write anything!

Describe the fight at the disco.

- Madam, you're not the police. - It's for the prosecutor.

The prosecutor can ask himself!

If the author of the assault is known, by law we need his statement.

Mind your own business!

Hey, wait -

Fine, the prosecutor will send someone. Bogdan!

Bogdan, come in here to witness this!

- Please don't touch me! - I apologise.

- Let's solve this without a fuss. - There's no fuss at all.

So don't tell my son to write things!

Then don't write.

Father, anything to add?

No, Madam, you've asked me four times!

When I arrived, he was already tied up and injured.

That's what he said, and we'll look into it.

I'm asking if you maintain that you did not hurt him.

Hurt him? Now it's a crime to read a holy prayer?

- Then I did it! - I'm just doing my job.

Then why do you ask over and over expecting a different answer?

Come in!

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

Right.

We're wasting time here.

So you were at home and your parents invited the priest in.

Yes.

Did they tie you up?

Excuse me for a minute.

Don't write anything, you hear me?

Calm down, man.

Just so you know, the boy looks very bad.

No, he's not missing.

Yes, the police chief is here.

No need, I can go there after I finish here.

By boat, yes.

Has something happened?

Please, let me finish this case, it won't take long.

Please, Sir.

Understood, I will.

Have a good day.

Get the papers.

Keep them for the next team, we need to return to Tulcea now.

- Of course. Is anything wrong? - No.

- Do you have everything? - Yes. Are we leaving?

We're on another case.

We'll state the boy is not missing so it's recorded we've responded.

Can I have this chair?

Give me a sheet of paper, please.

Someone will come to finish getting your statements.

If you change your mind, you can file a complaint.

I'll call you, alright?

I'll call you.