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THE TEACH

Hey, Ada.

How are you holding up?

Hey...

calm down, it's gonna be okay.

My parents are here. Bartek and Igor are coming with us.

You need a ride?

Your mum will be a while.

No, thanks.

The community of Matomorze IS devastated by the disappearance

of Kacper Krynicki, a secondary school senior.

The police have declined to release more def ails.

Our source claims there was gross negligence on board.

The person responsible might be Captain Bogdan Zawadzki.

We'll up a ate you as more details become available.

Maybe it was her husband? I don't remember.

One of them called me and asked me a favour.

You and Kacper's parents, are you close?

Not really. In the past, yes.

- Did Kacper come to your house?

During the cruise, did you notice any mood swings?

Irritability? Depressive states?

Ewa, I'm not a psychologist.

Pupils are part of my crew.

I don't spend time with them, asking what's going on in their lives.

It's none of my business. I react when someone crosses the line.

And the fight on board, was it what you call crossing the line?

It was just a quarrel between two young bucks.

They handled it man-to-man. They shook hands afterwards.

- What exactly did they handle? - I don't know.

I'm not their friend. Ask your daughter.

I also started smoking In secondary school.

I wish I hadn't.

Want to take a little walk?

Let him go.

We always ended up in the same group, the same bench.

We sat apart one year ago.

Why?

Kacper missed school for a long time.

It turned out he was in hospital.

We didn’t know when he’d be discharged.

What kind of hospital was it?

Seriously?

Did he tell you what happened?

He went fucking nuts on holiday with his parents.

Went mad, you mean?

He had a nervous breakdown. He trashed their hotel room.

His father is ashamed of that, so officially it was cystic fibrosis.

When he got back, he was on meds. Like now, on the cruise.

Can I ask you a personal question?

- It depends on how personal. - Do you love him?

Like a friend.

The prosecutor's here.

He must have got sucked into the screw. His own mum couldn't identify him.

What do you think, Ewa”? Is it him?

Please open up. We need to talk.

I eave me alone.

Did you know Kacper had a nervous breakdown?

He'd been in hospital? He was on meds?

- Are you accusing me of something? - Look how you disciplined him.

- What else can I fucking tell you? - The truth!

Who is Kacper to you?

You don't know shit. You don't understand shit.

I eave me alone!

How has your son been recently?

Did you notice any changes?

Did he act strangely?

My son has always acted...

strangely.

What do you mean?

Kacper is...

He's a problem child, as they say.

Sit down!

Any distinguishing marks? Scars or tattoos?

Yes, on his left leg...

Right.

A birthmark.

And a small scar on the wrist.

What about this tattoo?

Sorry, I forgot to bring tea.

No, thank you.

If he had a tattoo like this, he must have had it done in secret.

I want to know

whether my son killed himself or someone killed him.

Someone meaning the Captain?

These photos don't tell us much.

We want to see him.

I see. But the body is in such a state...

We want to see him.

No! It's not our son!

It's not him. Come on. It's not him.

Krawiec, it should get easier with time.

Fortunately, it doesn't.

Call me when you're done, no matter what time.

I will.

- Going somewhere? - There's something I need to handle.

Okay. I'll go with you.

Stay out of this. It's none of your business.

You wanted to see me?

Take photos of all these things.

Dust them for fingerprints. Start with the keys.

- Something wrong? - The phone's missing.

Maybe he jumped with the phone?

Check the phone's last location. Is the Chief still here?

- Why are you staring, perv? - Because I fucking fancy you.

Stop it.

We have to compare the prints.

How about “Hello, Chief Inspector”?

Hi...

Does it mean anything to you?

Waves, so? Are you looking for a hidden meaning?

I'm not sure what I'm looking for.

Something's not right, Zbyszek.

What reason did Kacper possibly have?

He beat up a boy during the cruise. He clearly had some issues.

A scuffle with a friend doesn't naturally result in suicide.

Are you saying this as a police officer? Or the mum of the deceased's friend?

The missing person.

The missing person.

Ewa...

I'm just wondering why he didn't ask anyone for help.

He had a lot of friends.

Maybe he could mask his emotions?

Those people are the hardest to help.

- What about the others? - The others knock.

I'm going now.

What are you doing tonight?

The end of holidays, Chief Inspector.

Ada got back.

Maybe it's high time we told her?

I had to lose a tall I'll be there in an hour.

Everything's going as planned here.

Ewa, hi.

Hello.

I set sail at five as usual.

I heard Captain Borchardt send a distress signal.

On the radio, they told me one kid was missing.

I set course for them without even hauling the nets In.

At dawn, we came across the life jacket.

I told Zawadzki on the radio, and that's it.

- You were lucky. - We would've been if we'd found him.

Looks like the battery, huh?

Have you got cables?

I'm here on my bike. Ask someone in the bar.

Good evening. Can I get you anything?

My motorbike died. Probably the battery. Do you have a charger?

I don't.

Anything to drink?

Spritzer, please.

Coming right up.

Pawel?

So nice to run into you!

Sorry, do I know you?

I'm Stefan. A geography teacher.

Also, not to brag, a humble local reporter.

I'm Pawel. A Polish teacher.

Now we've met,

go on, tell me...

About the cruise with your daddy and Krynicki Junior.

If I lost a kid on a trip I supervised,

I wouldn't leave home for a year.

Enjoy your drink.

Give my regards to the Captain!

I wish him a lot of health!

It's time to say, "'Bye-bye, Ada”

- Are you bored? - Bartek, don't let her humiliate you.

You don't like me anymore?

I was asleep.

Can you turn the camera on?

I'm all swollen up.

So?

I don't care.

That's better. Hey.

Hey.

How are you holding up?

We're going to the tower. Come with us.

Perfect time to get pissed.

Oh yeah, it's fucking better lo stay home, swallow your snot.

- Have fun. Bye. - Ada...

I'm sorry.

It's just...

Don't shut me out, okay?

Hey, I can be there in fifteen minutes if you want.

Okay. Fuck it.

- How's your luck? - Fuck.

- Is she coming? - She prefers to enjoy her pain.

Wow...

Someone's getting independent.

- So, are we going? - Yep.

Are you home?

Sorry, I got held up.

But I've got a pizza.

Do you know if Kacper had a tattoo behind his ear?

Do you have a point or do you want to discuss his look?

My point is that theoretically...

he might have had it done and nobody would notice.

So you're suggesting I don't know him?

I'm just thinking aloud.

Do you have a photo?

I'm sorry.

Have you ever seen this symbol?

We found a similar one on the boat.

NO.

I thought we'd talk, grab a bite...

- I want to finish the series. - Put it on the TV. We'll watch together.

I miss you.

I'm too tired to explain who is who.

So Bartek isn't coming over tonight?

Is Molak coming?

Why would my boss pay us a visit?

Come here.

Breathe.

- Mum... - Got something to hide?

- Stop it! - Let go.

Are you out of your fucking mind? Want me to lose my job?

Forest Watch!

- HI. - Are you lost, sir?

A little.

Cool spot, huh?

All right, don't try to sound like a teenager.

- Okay. - Welcome to our “Minas Tower”.

- What? - Our “Minas Tower”.

For ten years, they haven't been able to decide

whether to demolish or restore It.

- Seriously? - Yep.

Don't worry, we're all adults.

Kinga isn't.

I'll be 18 in December. Plus, my mind is older than yours.

Yeah, sure.

A piece of advice...

If you shake I, bubbles stick to the walls of the can.

But if you tap it, they rise to the top.

Did Kacper use to come here, too?

It he had time. So, recently, not too often.

Before the cruise, we threw a birthday party for him.

He wanted us to meet someone.

Yeah. He was glued to his phone for ten minutes and then left.

Can you guess who it was?

No. He was totally secretive about it.

Besides, Kacper kind of kept to himself. He only shared things with Ada.

May I?

The thing with Molak, it's nothing serious.

Sorry about the weed.

I had to let off some steam.

- Yes? - I'm done with the autopsy.

- When can you be here? - Soon.

The boy was In the water for 72 hours maximum.

There's extensive post-modem damage.

He must have got into the propeller.

I'll uncover him.

I'm certain it was neither an accident or drowning.

Before his death, he was badly beaten up.

The cause of death was a blow...

from a blunt instrument, there.

When did he die?

About eight hours before he ended up in the water.

How old do you think he is?

More or less twenty-five.

That boy on the beach, it wasn't Kacper.

Okay.

Not the mouth! Yuck!

Dad, for fuck's sake!

Kinga

See you out the front in 15 minutes.

Let's hope for the best and refrain from speculating.

Before you go to your classrooms,

I'd like to introduce Mr Pawel Zawadzki, our new Polish teacher and tutor of 4B.

Pawel? Would you like to say a few words?

Good morning.

My dears, I know this is a hard time for you.

You may feel anger or disbelief. Or you may feel nothing at all.

Everyone reacts differently to dramatic events.

Even though youth should be free from suffering,

this is what makes us stronger.

Sometimes we need superhuman strength

to face a tragedy for the first time.

If you want to talk about it, I'm here for you.

So are all the other teachers.

For those of you I didn't meet on the cruise,

I'm your new Polish teacher and tutor.

I'm sure there'll be plenty of time before the finals

to get to know each other better.

You're right.

It was his bench. He was really good at Polish.

He even qualified for the National Competition.

That's something I didn't expect of him.

What else can you tell me about him?

Bartek?

He was kind of unpredictable.

Once, he painted his lips with nail polish.

Of course, Wyganski yelled the f... Shouted at him.

So Kacper told him to back off. But he used a different verb.

So Wyganski kicked him out.

He had his own world, his own Interests.

Different from others.

He could be wearing a feedbag

In such a way that nobody would laugh at him.

I have a little request.

Can you stop talking about him in a past tense?

Thanks.

Ada is absolutely right.

I need you to focus for a moment.

We'll discuss the syllabus.

Like you, I was rejected.

You were also alone.

Looped between life and shadow.

I've seen damage and decay.

Hearts broken like words In the mirror below.

Salvation...

Is it near? I don't know.

Wish you always had someone to lean on.

I waited for the truth to take my sorrow. You asked if I believed.

You doubted yourself.

Wherever you might...

be, I hope you're focused on what's right.

Frankly? I found it in rage and spite.

Hello!

Can I buy you a cup of coffee?

Can we talk?

It's not prison tea, but I'm trying.

A man who's been through a lot.

Is that what you call it now?

Keep an eye on him.

Your colleague must have run my name before our talk.

Do you know this symbol?

Do you remember senet?

The game my father brought back from Egypt?

I tried to explain the rules to you.

But you'd rather kiss.

Pawel, please. This is not a good time to reminisce.

“The House of Water”.

The same symbol was drawn on the boat near the open lifeline.

Did Kacper know this game?

He got it from my dad. It was important to him.

I'd like to tell you something.

But for now, it has to stay in this room.

The body you found isn't Kacper, right?

It might not look like one, but this is an interrogation.

If there's anything linked to Kacper you're not talking about...

We talked about him in class.

Ada got angry when they talked about Kacper in past tense.

So I concluded you'd found out and told Ada about It.

Is that right?

Do we know anything about the victim?

Is there a link with Kacper?

Only this symbol.

I'm sorry.

I don't know what's happening. I'm going fucking nuts.

I'm not fair to you, but...

- I've known Kacper for a long time.

Look at me.

I love you.

You can tell me anything. You know that?

We've got him.

- The tattoo? - The prints.

Ivan Mylko. Born near Kyiv on 5 February 1998.

He spent ten months in jail for a break-in. Released one year ago.

Who's the best? Huh?

My people have identified the boy.

What should I do?

Throw out the case.

Easy! It's me!

Oh, God. What happened?

Are you okay?

Christ...

I collapsed.

With a gun?

I only wanted to clean it.

You wanted to clean it with that guy in a balaclava?

For years, people have been telling stories

that I have an alleged collection of precious stones

which are worth a fortune.

- Let's call the police. - Stop it.

They won't catch him anyway.

It was a common thief.

Not the first, not the last one.

You hungry?

Tomek brought me fresh turbot.

Hi, I'll be gone in a second.

Yes, I'm a fucking coward, but I have no choice.

I found out too much about someone close to me.

I won't tell the whole truth, nobody will believe a freak anyway.

I hope someone will be brave enough to fight against it

and everything will come to light.

I can't change anything. Mum, please, don't cry.

See you in the afterlife one day.

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