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"The waking men's minds wander widely,

"new worlds open when night falls.

"Do not disturb the waking men staring into the darkness."

We have to take his autonomy away.

You need my signature.

This is an urgent matter for the court.

They are suing me.

The British Chiropractic Association.

Because of my interview with the BBC.

A lawsuit for slander in the UK. That's expensive.

Hrefna. Yes?

This meeting with the EU,

it's very important that Benedikt should be kept away.

I'm not the Prime Minister.

Don't talk to me like I'm the problem.

Benedikt, could you please sit down for a moment and...

You don't tell me where to sit and stand in my country!

I'm the prime minister,

and you're Danish!

Who are you?

Uh, Theo.

Yahweh?

No, I'm just... I'm just a sheep farmer.

We can't find Benedikt. What?

Make sure to find him right away.

So you can take over? No.

We.

Um, listen. I need a favor.

For Benedikt.

Of course. No problem.

What can I do for you?

Don't we have more sheep?

No, this is all we have for now,

until we go and catch the strays.

- The strays? - Yes.

There are always a few left on the mountain.

That mountain?

- Lost sheep? - Yes.

Leo!

Leo!

Leo!

Boys and girls, we have a briefing.

Please gather around the operations van.

We're looking for a male in his 40's.

He's ill-prepared,

he's probably just wearing a shirt and sheepskin shoes.

He was last seen walking up towards the mountain.

I want to emphasize that our operations are confidential.

If you get any questions from the media or others,

then refer them to the operations headquarters.

He declared that we were to unilaterally adapt the euro.

We have to ask what's going on.

I'm sure he has something interesting to say about it,

but we have to be able to discuss it.

I have to ask, where is the Prime Minister?

Mr. Speaker, we must have answers.

The Prime Minister has to appear

and tell us what he's thinking.

The Speaker asks the honorable member from the Pirate party

to respect the time limits.

The Prime Minister has bipolar disorder

Is there something wrong with you?

They're trying to take his autonomy away.

- Sit down. - His father made the plea.

Sit down.

He was hospitalized 15 years ago in the UK.

For the same reason, I'm sure of it.

Do you have any sources?

- It's going on as we speak. - I asked if you had any sources.

It's obvious.

You saw the "persona non grata" thing. Publish it!

You're talking about the Prime Minister.

We're not going to declare his insanity

without having credible sources.

It's 100% true.

The case is going on right now.

We're spending tens of millions on a case

because you started blathering

about chiropractors without making sure of your sources.

That's not happening again. Understand?

Then I'll go and get it confirmed.

Right.

Rescue squads are searching for someone up in Borgarfjordur.

Okay.

The EU published a statement regarding the meeting yesterday.

The commission is back in Brussels.

He can't be found.

According to my information,

Grimur will take over for him later today.

And Grimur told me yesterday evening

that he had made a deal with the Progressive Party.

I see.

Our parties promised the voters we would work together,

and therefore, this is a betrayal towards the voters.

Yes.

That's the right conclusion in many ways.

That's why...

I'm asking you to dissolve Althing.

I can tell you right away,

I won't dissolve the Althing

while there is a possible majority.

But we're talking about very special circumstances.

And Benedikt is still the chairman of his party,

and he has my approval.

I won't do anything until I've spoken to him.

What did you discuss? Is the government breaking up?

The Prime Minister's declaration regarding Europe

was the reason I met the president.

We discussed the situation in general terms.

Is the government breaking up?

No, not at all.

But I wanted to inform the president.

- General terms? - She wanted to dissolve Althing.

Like the president would just say yes to that.

- Should I talk to her? - No. We have a plan.

Now we just have to wait

until Benedikt is found, he will lose his autonomy,

and you will take over.

Couldn't be clearer.

I just hope he's all right.

Sure.

We have planned the first 300 meters.

That's where he disappeared.

We'll start there, but if he's not found,

we'll expand the search area.

- Yes. - Well need more rescuers.

It's a large area.

Operations Center responding.

We have finished searching our area.

Roger that. You can come down...

Rikardur. What does he want?

I don't know.

- Hello? - Hello, Steinunn, my dear.

Have you any news of my son?

Don't you want to talk to the police?

I'm just trying to save him.

Your help has usually not been useful.

We're going up.

We're enlarging the area.

We're planning this out.

We have to go further west.

Do you have a new area? Yes. We're on our way.

Guys, shouldn't more...

They found him!

I found him. He's found.

It's the Prime Minister.

I'll check his vitals.

Can you hear me? Benedikt?

Prepare him for transport.

Benedikt, do you hear me?

The helicopter is arriving, just a few more minutes.

Stand by. We're closing in.

I see them.

Benedikt, the helicopter is here.

- We'll take you to the hospital. - Hold the blanket.

We'll lift you up into the helicopter

and take you to the city.

Four meters...

Three meters...

We're ready.

Hold his face.

On the count of three. One, two, three.

Done.

Eight meters...

Five meters...

Three... Two...

He's aboard. We will fly to Reykjavik.

My love.

Can you hear me?

The rescue squads have found

the missing man in Borgarfjordur.

A helicopter is moving him to the general hospital.

It was fortunate the man was found so quickly.

Many rescue squads took part in the search.

The police and the rescue squads do not want to comment

any further on the case.

Steinunn!

Steinunn!

- No phones. - Okay, okay.

Steinunn.

Damn it.

Do me a favor. Don't eavesdrop.

Can I get you something?

No, thank you.

I'll be leaving then.

Okay.

Hi. - Hi.

- You can come now. - I'm on my way.

Hrefna.

Hrefna.

He's in there, isn't he?

Ottar, don't.

Are you hiding the fact that the Prime Minister is sick?

You know I can't tell you anything.

Why not?

You're talking about the Prime Minister.

Do you really think

people shouldn't know

that the most powerful man in the country

is out of touch with reality?

What...

Now I give him a drug, so he can sleep.

Mmm-hmm.

Aren't you going home?

Hi.

Is she taking care of Benedikt?

Shouldn't we talk tomorrow?

- But... - Hrefna.

You're tired. Go home.

Are you giving him injections without his doctors knowing?

Don't they know why he is here?

Benedikt is here

because he got hurt while hiking.

No.

He's here because he needs real help.

Which he will get.

I can't allow you to do this.

- So, what's your suggestion? - Let's tell the truth.

And destroy his life?

Do you think his life will be great if you...

- If you hide everything? - No, but then he has a chance.

Then he can tell people about it when he wants to.

You don't have the right to take that away from him.

- There is a reporter outside. - I'll take care of Ottar.

- He knows what's going on. - Hrefna.

And who have we got to thank for that?

If you had reined yourself in, Ottar would be at work.

Ottar is at work.

If you tell him,

I'll make sure there will be consequences for you.

You worked very closely with him.

Do you think you have no responsibility?

I do.

And I'm going to take responsibility.

He was sick.

People will understand. But you...

You knew about the disease the whole time,

and hid it so the party could continue in power.

That's not true.

- Hrefna... - You know that isn't...

Under these circumstances,

nobody cares about what is true.

They will compete to find the easiest person to blame.

And the girl who just got a promotion

and was afraid that she would be fired,

she will be the patsy and the party will be squeaky clean.

Then your career is over.

You won't find work.

And you...

You'll end up like your mother.

The chairman will resign,

I'll take over,

we'll put the lid on the euro-thing

and I'll apologize on his behalf.

But what about Vala?

She has no chance after taking part in this.

She is cornered, and I...

Steinunn, please.

What is Benedikt doing here?

He had a hiking accident,

and he'll be here until he has recovered.

You know I'm not an idiot.

I know he has a mental disease.

And I think that people have the right to know.

And what are your sources?

I know about the autonomy demand.

Oh?

I thought they were never public.

"Persona non grata."

Church and state. Your birthday party, I was there.

I have his application for a grant

so he can write a musical while he's prime minister.

I've got a receipt that proves he made the state buy flowers

for tens of thousands of kronas.

Are you going to prove your theory with a flower receipt?

Hallgrimur told me.

On record?

If you write a word about it,

I'll fire you.

And I have a British lawyer on my payroll because of you.

I only support my employees.

Okay.

I'll do it on my own then.

Okay.

Hi. Are you coming?

In 15 minutes.

See you then.

Who will replace Benedikt?

He'll be back soon.

That's not true.

I know what's wrong with him.

And you know he's going to take a dive into depression.

You have to find another minister

while Benedikt is away.

And I know it's not my business in a way,

but...

I just want to warn you if you're thinking about Grimur.

Oh?

He took part in the autonomy thing.

He's negotiating a majority with the Progressive Party.

So if you make him prime minister,

Benedikt won't be back.

Benedikt was flown to the hospital

after an accident this morning

Prime Minister moved to hospital

Terrible news about Benedikt.

Really? What news?

That he hurt himself so badly while hiking.

And he is expecting a baby.

Terrible.

I hope he gets better.

Damn it, Ottar.

He didn't just get hurt while hiking.

It's a bit impulsive to just walk off.

Mom...

Where are you?

Mom, he's insane.

My Benedikt?

You're crazy.

Can you keep Sindri for a little bit longer?

Weren't you going to eat with us?

I'm not hungry.

This news story... It's a lie.

Please enjoy.

- Are you really helping them? - What about you?

At first when you got the job, I thought,

"Yes, finally a person I believe in."

I thought you were there for the right reasons, but no!

You're corrupt like all of them!

And you're helping them covering over this nonsense.

Ottar, you haven't got a clue what you're talking about.

I want to thank you for your patience.

As you know, Benedikt is in hospital

and when he wakes up, he'll ask the president

to make me prime minister temporarily.

And do we agree that you're the right person?

The incumbent Prime Minister will decide

and we can't change that.

- So then he'll be returning? - Yes.

In a week or...

It will take him a few weeks to get healthy.

Maybe more.

And he will be recovered by then?

Yes, that's what I'm expecting.

I thought Svanhvit was on our side.

- Me, too. She said she was. - Has everyone gone nuts?

Doesn't she understand that she's helping an insane person?

- Everything to get the chair. - Look at that.

- Look who's suddenly moralizing. - Look here...

If Benedikt loses his autonomy when he wakes up,

he's not going to decide who becomes prime minister.

Because he can't.

So if you make sure it will go through,

I'll get the position automatically.

Aw.

You can't be here.

Are you forbidding me from visiting my son?

Yes, I am.

I did the only thing I could do.

Taking your son's freedom away?

- Someone had to help him. - Would you have done it

if my dad hadn't spoken to you?

Do you think my dad loves Benedikt?

He was simply using you to push Benedikt out.

Steinunn...

Listen to me.

Don't cover everything in lies.

What do you think I'm doing here?

Don't you think I know?

He's in hospital. The doctors are helping him,

but you're obviously not being able to see what's best for him.

You can't be here.

Hi...

Benedikt.

- Leo... - What?

What are you saying?

- Leo. - Who's Leo?

Leo.

Leo?

Leo.

Listen, I...

- I have to speak to him. - You're not going to be here

while this autonomy demand is still in play.

Daddy... Daddy...

Leo...

Good morning.

The demand has been retracted.

Yes.

- Rikardur backed out. - Okay.

- Thanks. - No problem.

NEWSREADER : Prime Minister Benedikt Rikardsson

is in the hospital

after a hiking accident.

His doctors say his condition is stable.

He had a serious head injury, but will recover from it.

Hello.

- Do you have a moment? - No.

Thorgeir, shouldn't we discuss our next steps?

I know what I have to do.

We can say his father made the demand

and then retracted...

It's over. I'm going to meet Svanhvit.

But she's...

She'll lead the current majority.

If you had been able to keep control,

we wouldn't be in this ridiculous position.

I have to go to her like a beaten dog

and beg for a meeting.

Thorgeir. Come on.

The demand,

that was the most difficult thing I ever had to do.

Don't put us in this position.

This can all happen again.

Let's discuss it later.

There's no shame in being sick.

I have seen what happens when people try to hide it.

Don't do that to him.

Let him rest.

Don't make the same mistake I did.

Hi.

Hi.

And what?

What are you going to do?

Doesn't someone need a lawyer?

I think the profession is a bit saturated.

True.

But really,

- are you there? - No.

And you?

What about you?

I don't know.

I'll probably start by terminating my lease.

Really?

An unemployed single mother living in...

...a penthouse apartment? I don't think so.

Have they completely pushed you out?

Yes.

I can't take part in this.

If you need a place to stay...

Thank you, Grimur.

I'll consider it.

It's a political fiasco.

Steinunn is controlling the government.

It's not quite what Benedikt promised.

But the nation must be able to see it.

He went so far.

Mmm-hmm.

Hey, what's the matter?

Sorry.

What's wrong?

- Sorry. - It's all right.

It's just this...

- Mmm. - He went so far.

Benedikt?

What...

I wasn't going to say anything, just...

He's not coming back.

He's finished.

He's finished. Yes.

I promise.

We can't.

Who's stopping us?

The European Union.

It's not their business

whether we pay each other

with kronas or euros or flowers.

Let's say you sold me this camera

and I paid you in Legos.

Legoland wouldn't mind.

I have documents that show

that it goes against the agreement with the EU.

We have the expert here.

Let's get him.

The governor of the Central Bank.

No...

- I'm interviewing you. - Yes.

People in your party

suggest you're undemocratic...

I don't believe it. Gunnar, tell me...

You don't believe it?

Look here. If...

If I bought the camera here

and paid him in Lego, Legoland wouldn't mind?

Are there any laws that stop us

from using the euro unilaterally?

The European Union would say

it's an attack on its sovereignty.

Do you love the Krona so much?

Why are you talking to this man?

I think she doesn't want to speak to you.

She's upset, Benedikt.

And she's angry

because you're going to pretend nothing happened...

And just show up again in a month.

Or whatever.

For your sake

and your family's sake,

and Hrefna's sake,

you should resign and make me prime minister instead.

And I'll help you solve all this peacefully.

Thank you.

And we'll do it the right way.

You'll address to the nation.

I'll tell the TV station that you are coming for an interview.

You'll tell them

the pressure of the job was too much for you,

and that you've decided to resign,

and that the vice-chairman will take over

as prime minister.

I'll handle the rest.

I just want this to work out.

I'm sorry.

Tell her...

Tell her I'm sorry.

Yes, Benedikt is home

and we, of course, hope that he will recover soon.

But he won't be able to work for a while.

I expect they will tell us this week

who will be taking over as prime minister.

Could it be you, Svanhvit?

It's Benedikt's decision.

- Thorgeir. - Hello?

Hi.

How was the meeting with Svanhvit?

Fine.

Right.

I just wanted to let you know I have papers from Benedikt

declaring that I will take over as prime minister.

Oh, so...

Yes. Thanks for your help.

And just so you know,

I'm not thinking about working with the Progressive Party.

- Hey, listen... - Goodbye.

Grimur...

Are you going for a walk?

What's going on?

My love...

Talk to me.

I'm going for an interview.

I'm resigning.

Benedikt...

I know you've descended into the darkness,

but you will get better.

You don't know what I did.

The thing with Hrefna?

I talked to Hrefna.

She understands.

I can't do this anymore.

I have to go.

- I have to go. - Come here.

Steinunn...

- Steinunn, I have to go. - Come here.

- I have to go. - Come here, my love.

Come here.

I'll bring you a cup of tea.

What's this?

Who booked a speech?

Grimur.

Grimur?

Does Grimur think he's taking over?

Yes.

Okay.

If Grimur wants a speech, he'll get a speech.

This is treason.

Treason?

I'll write a speech.

You were hiking,

you fell,

and hurt yourself.

It will take you two months

to rest and then you'll be ready to come back.

Svanhvit will be prime minister until then.

And if Grimur or Dad or Thorgeir

or anyone tries to talk about the disease,

I swear, I'll kill them. They are merciless.

Steinunn...

Are they merciless?

Steinunn...

We can't do this.

We have to tell the truth.

And what then?

Do you think the nation will accept your disease?

No.

- No. - But I have to.

It's not decision you can take for both of us.

For us three.

You're sick.

I just want to go back to teaching.

Okay.

Okay. Great.

But do you understand

that if you do this now,

I'm not sure you can go back to teaching.

The world pretends to be open and tolerant,

but people will never see you the same way again.

Do you understand?

And...

Should I just hide it?

Lie to everyone?

What happened to us who were going to change Iceland?

We will do it.

No.

Obviously not.

I've done everything for you.

And I'm ready to continue to do it.

And take care of you.

- It's... - Yes. I'll come down.

Sindri. I'm going downstairs.

I know, I realize...

What I did.

And...

You have a disease.

Yes.

What about the speech?

I don't know.

What are you going to say?

I don't know anything.

I don't know what to say.

I just want to go to sleep.

Just tell the truth.

The truth.

I have to go.

Wait.

I'll come with you.

- Good evening. - Evening.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Good evening.

Where are we going?

Hey, Sindri...

See.

We're going into the make-up room.

Good evening.

Hrefna.

Should I have my handkerchief?

Don't change anything.

Steinunn Where are you? Please call me.

Okay. Ten seconds.

- Are you all right? - Yes.

And five, four, three...

Dear Icelanders.

I'm talking to you,

not as prime minister

or as a chairman of a political party,

but as Benedikt Rikardsson,

a son,

husband and soon-to-be father.

I'm sick.

I have bipolar disorder.

You won't believe how hard it is to say it.

I don't think I've ever said it aloud before.

I want to apologize to you.

I didn't realize how sick I was, and I'm...

Still realizing what consequences

my decisions had as prime minister.

I will seek treatment,

and ask

the president to accept my resignation.

Behind me is a loving group of people

who has had to bear witness to the worst of my symptoms.

They never gave up on me,

and they helped me find treatment.

Without them, I'm sure I wouldn't be alive.

I want to thank them.

"A smile will turn the dark to light,

"the drop will turn the sweet drink tart.

"Moods will alter by a word of smite

"care must be shown to another heart."

It's been a privilege to be

your prime minister.

Thank you.