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Friends.

For one year now-

- the English, these wolves of the sea, -

-have disgraced our fleet.

The so-called brave English marines-

- have chased the unarmed German merchant fleet here.

And docked it.

The people's reaction here in Norway-

-to this shameful deed-

- is embitterment and indignation at this kind of warfare.

For this reason our German troops-

-have come to Norway in peace.

To protect the people.

Now we can promise all Norwegians-

-that this won't happen again.

We will hunt them down.

The Bismarck and the Scharnhof control the North Sea.

And no world power can stop us.

These our countrymen had to give theirlives-

- in the fight against British terrorist acts.

We think of them with pride.

They gave their life for the führer, the people and their country.

Stand up straight.

March.

There are no old bags here.

- What? - There are plenty of old bags.

They run through the snow for hours.

They come in here in their comfortable shoes.

They enter the room...

We control the ports in Stavanger and Kristiansand.

And Torjus keeps his route.

We should manage to expand our network.

We will keep track of convoys and troop transports.

The problem is how to get it to England.

That is why Haugen is here.

Do you have a suitable spot?

And someone to handle this?

Well? Have you found anything?

Perhaps you can find the transmitter-

-if you use a magnifying glass.

My dear Lipicki. Do you know what analysis is?

Do you know what logic is?

Lt brings results without your so-called technical aids.

I will show you the results.

My analysis of the report shows-

- that the group is operating within this area.

Presumably with agents from Stavanger to Kristiansand.

They work so fast that when a German ship leaves Mandal, -

- the English can sink it off the coast of Farsund.

What do you make of that, Lipicki?

That the Norwegian transmitter must be in a central location.

Which point in a circle is the most central, Herr Oberscharführer?

That's right. The centre.

This is scandalous!

They have been right under our noses.

Luckily for you there have been no major disasters.

- We are working day and night. - How?

We believe it is only a matter of time.

We have to stop these bloody provocateurs.

A matter of time?

We have found out which direction the signals are coming from.

We will put all our efforts into this. Understood?

And our work begins here. Ln the centre.

Fie will bring you the bucket and some bread.

I have everything l need.

Fie doesn't mind coming up here.

But it's not necessary.

I'm sure you manage. But you shouldn't be alone up here.

- You could get a farmhand. - L will think about it.

You could have got rid of her sooner.

We are running behind.

We have a schedule to keep, Gunvald.

It's no use if we don't have a transmitter.

If we are going to keep it, we must act normal here at Helle.

Could you give these to Gunvald?

- What on earth, Pål. - L nicked them from the Germans.

You should get some chocolate too, Nord.

They are trying to locate the transmitter.

We have no idea what their next move will be.

We must cease transmission for now.

Cease transmission?

Helle is our only connection to England. Lt has to continue.

Even if we have to shoot our way out of here.

It's better to take a break until the Germans are gone.

The daily communication will continue.

That's an order.

Imagine knowing what the Germans will do next.

What do you mean?

A Nazi would probably be kept informed.

- Hello, Fie. - May l help you, Mrs Tomstad?

Mrs Tomstad?

I guess it wasn't my turn.

How may l help you?

You have done something to them. They're threatening you.

You should run away.

I have no reason to run.

- No one is forcing me to anything. - You can't...

We have been stupid up here. Stupid and ignorant.

Something new and big is going on.

And you want to be a part of it.

Someone needs to be brave.

You used to loathe the war.

Yes, and who got us into the war? England.

That much l have figured out.

Germany will create peace in Europe.

Lt would be a shame to sit idle.

This isn't you, Gunvald.

You're lying to me.

I didn't expect you to understand these new times.

Gunvald?

There's no use in talking. We just don't see eye to eye.

Besides, I'm busy.

Are you throwing me out of Helle?

Are you throwing out your own mother?

It's better if we don't meet.

Until you have reconsidered.

Some day you will understand.

Don't hold your breath.

Transmission received.

And no reaction.

- What do you mean? - The point of what we're doing.

We've been transmitting for months.

And for what?

Are you starting to have doubts?

What else do you expect from a Nazi?

I will put in a good word for you over there.

- When do you leave? - Saturday.

For active service.

- And the passive service? - Gunvald Tomstad takes care of that.

Team leader in National Unity?

Leader of the National Youth Army?

And ideological leader of the Hird?

You have become an important man, Tomstad.

I will do my best to prove myself worthy of your trust.

- Heil Hitler. - Good afternoon.

Hird leader Tomstad. Hauptsturmführer Lappe.

How do you do, Tomstad?

- Oberscharführer Lipicki. - How do you do?

- They live in Kristiansand. - We've been transferred.

- To Flekkefjord? - Yes.

Perhaps you know where we can find a place to stay.

I have a great house for you.

Fully furnished in German style.

Hello? Request the house for Akerkvist.

Yes, for the Gestapo.

Welcome to Flekkefjord.

If you want Norwegian agricultural products-

- l'm sure Tomstad will be happy to help you.

Yes, Helle is easy to find.

Thank you. We actually know all the farms in the area.

And l got a case of Scotch whisky.

30 people are coming. What do you think?

Very good, Viktor. And the girls?

They will be there. Beautiful Norwegian girls.

Like those girls down there.

Let me have a look. Good, good.

Here, Viktor. Take a look.

- L have to get ready. - Very well.

I have work to do. See you tonight at eight.

I will see you then.

They are going from door to door.

Do you know how to disconnect the power?

- As long as l get past them. - L hope this brings you luck.

Keep watch down the road.

They are transmitting again.

Do you read me? Do you read me?

Good. We have tracked them.

Heil Hitler.

Tomstad.

It's clear.

Look.

Lt works in nine seconds. You don't feel a thing.

Everything will be all right.

Ln a couple of years l will be a farmhand here.

And we can focus on the bees and apples.

I guess there's no use in telling the guys l said hi.

Do you have anything on you in case they search you?

That's right, kid. Don't give in to him.

Come to uncle instead.

Here he is again.

160 degrees.

Do you read me?

Let us drink.

Let's celebrate. Isn't war great?

Viktor. This is our reward.

Come here.

What a party, young man.

This is so great.

Isn't life magnificent?

This is exactly like home.

My dear Viktor, what are you doing?

You are getting more wine. That's good.

This is London.

The Allied Headquarters announce that the Bismarck-

-was sunk west of Brest on May 27.

The cinema strike in Norway continues.

Despite threats of reprisals from the Nazis.

On February 1 an historic event took place on Akershus Castle.

For the first time in hundreds of years-

-the Norwegian Hird kept guard.

Along with the labour service and the police.

Reichskommisar Terboven and NS leader Vidkun Quisling-

-arrive at Akershus.

There is a solemn atmosphere at the castle.

600 years after the last king of Norwegian descent lived here-

- Quisling was to become the Minister President of Norway.

To complete the work that ended with the death of Håkon Magnussøn.

The Knight's Hall from the age of Haakon V-

-was beautifully decorated.

Terboven entered the podium.

After an eloquent speech he concluded:

Lt is also important to you-

- as l now, to the people of Norway, -

-with great pleasure announce-

- that the leader of the NS, Vidkun Quisling, -

- has assumed the office of Minister President.

Reichskommisar Terboven descends from the podium.

He shakes the hand of Minister President Quisling.

Quisling sits down.

Quisling rises.

And enters the podium.

Ln his speech Quisling said:

So this day, Sunday February 1 1942,-

-is a great day for Norway.

Greater than May 17 1814.

Greater than June 7 1905.

Our fight for Norway-

- is tougher and demands more sacrifices-

-than that of our founding fathers.

The men that in these difficult times fought for the people of Norway-

- will one day be applauded by history.

Another main concern is to build character.

By teaching youth about duty and responsibility.

And to devote themselves to the future of their people.

They must be bold and loyal.

We must resurrect the people's will to live.

Make them prepared to protect their country.

With guns if necessary.

We must get rid of all passivity.

Resistance must be struck down.

We can't spare this man any longer.

Maybe we have waited too long.

Well?

What do we really know?

A popular party official, leader of the Hird.

Ideological leader, a good speaker.

But we don't have proof of anything serious.

Anything serious?

Thank you.

- There is more coffee. - Thank you, mother.

I'm going to the store.

You know very well that Gunvald Tomstad-

- is able to map all Norwegians in the area.

Yes. But are there any indications of that?

Are we going to wait to find out?

I am responsible for 300 men in Milorg. And this Nazi?

Norwegians who cherish their country-

-must now take a stand.

- L want to thank you. - Don't thank me.

Thank the cause.

There is something that is larger than us.

- Big enough to give one's life for. - L agree.

Lt is no longer a duty, but something one simply must do.

- Tomorrow l will enlist. - For what?

The Eastern Front.

That's good, Ragnar. You will help create a new world.

- Pål? - You're not a Nazi.

I know it. You are going to see Nord.

Pål!

A group is waiting by Loga.

I am expecting them.

Gunvald?

You can put that away. Gunvald is with us.

I don't understand.

Only we know about Gunvald.

And it has to stay that way.

Christ.

You risk getting beaten up by our own people.

Is anything wrong?

This is wearing me out.

The worst part is that the poor bastards believe me.

That's just it.

Did anyone see you come in?

Yes. Pål Kvindal.

You know him. Can he be trusted?

There is another way.

You could start some rumors.

Something really bad.

- About you? - That l am after Nord.

That l work for the Gestapo.

That's a risky game.

The situation being as it is.

Pick it up, you bastard.

We caught him tearing down recruitment posters.

Send him home.

We found this on him.

I need you to stay a bit longer, young friend.

So we can talk about your friend.

You can't be alone up here.

It's more dangerous with another man up here.

What if it isn't a man?

You have to do the job yourself.

But you could use some help around the house.

And some company.

That would mean a lot, l think.

So send me a decent person. Someone who wants to keep a Nazi company.

I will. After the spring farming season.

Yes.

Yes, Herr Brigadeführer.

Yes.

Yes.

Of course, Herr Brigadeführer.

Berlin?

Bismarck.

And your experts can't find the bloody transmitter.

They are making a fool out of us.

- There is more than one. - Yes.

But where?

We have detected signals from several places.

This must be a large organisation.

They work quickly and use different transmitters.

That's why we can't track them.

- Maybe we could scare him a little. - Sh!

She's ok. She won't set foot in Helle anymore.

Did you hear? They took Pål.

- Pål? - Kvindal's son.

- Christ. - L bet it's that Tomstad guy.

Do you know the way to Helle?

- L'm looking for Gunvald Tomstad. - L don't know him.

Good day.

Gunvald Tomstad, I presume? I am Esther.

- Oh? - Esther.

I'm going to work here.

- Really? - Nord sent me.

Oh. Sure.

Should I just start?

Christ, woman. You don't want to be here.

Nord sent me.

I'd better clean up.

Have you lost your mind? What have you done?

- The usual? - Yes.

Esther, could you please get some cream from the basement?

- Who's that? - A housekeeper.

A housekeeper?

He is going to be a district leader and has hired a housekeeper.

And she is pretty and good, right, Gunvald?

At least in bed.

Tell us one thing.

If you care to get involved.

Do you know someone by the name Tom?

Tom?

The country needs an untouched virgin.

You are a virgin, aren't you?

Thank you.

This is the real deal.

Cheers.

Thanks to my ability to persuade-

- a prisoner has talked. But not very clearly.

He has told me what I need in order to find the spy.

And the transmitter.

The name Tom.

Tom?

Tom?

Could the prisoner have said Ton?

Ton? Ton? What is that?

Lt might be the first part of a name.

Yes. Of one of your people.

I have you now, Gunvald.

Not Tom, but Ton.

It could be Tonstad.

In Sirdal?

That place is swarming with loyalists.

Excellent. Tonstad, Tonstad.

Gunvald, from now on you are my assistant.

Beautiful novice.

I will be back soon.

- Did you find anything? - No.

- Did you look everywhere? - Yes.

Only that.

Do not think you can fool us.

Sad bastards. I know you.

Just you wait. Radio and guns.

One of you will get shot.

We can't find anything.

Maybe the prisoner lied.

Maybe it was a name he made up.

Let's go back to city hall and that lying scoundrel.

Keep watch.

The guy in there is probably a platoon leader.

He pretended to break down, but he lied to us.

Do you know where the truth lives?

Here, Gunvald. Here.

The truth lives here.

Names? Names?

Where are the other scoundrels?

Do you want to suffer more, you pig?

Do you want to suffer? Where are the others?

Every name!

You can continue.

Together we will break him.

Come on.

That's enough.

There are other methods. Easier and more effective ones.

Get down here.

No! Don't shoot him.

I will await instructions.

Regarding other methods.

And you, Gunvald? You will continue to work, right?

I'm not coming home tonight.

Hello.

This letter arrived at the office.

Tomstad isn't here.

- Where is he? - L guess he is in town.

In town?

You will be leaving Helle.

Gunvald is going to the Eastern Front.

Waffen-SS.

- Oh really. - Don't you get it?

He who was against the war is now joining it.

- Isn't he happy? - Happy?

To go out and fight the Russians.

You don't get it.

Won't you try to get away?

What about the transmitter? And Nord?

Nord was sent away this afternoon.

That's why I came.

There's something else.

There is a letter waiting for you at home.

Will you be home on leave?

Before you know it.

Isn't that Gunvald?

Let's go.

Gunvald? Gunvald?

Help us, Lord.

- Ls that you, mother? - Yes.

You have to warn Arne.

No, no. Not Nord.

They took him. Go to Terjesen.

What are you saying? Nord and Terjesen?

Terjesen.

Fie. Go... Fie.

More arrests?

So Nord hasn't talked.

Fie. I need to get out of here.

- Are they mean to you? - L have to get back to work.

- London says no. - No?

Arnesen says the transmitter needs to be more passive.

They are planning to act. They need both you and...

That's insane. With Nord safe the transmissions can continue.

Don't they know that I have won the Germans' trust?

I can protect the whole group.

I will get out, Fie.

Listen. Go to Terjesen and ask him to take care of things.

One more thing.

Tell mother to stay away from me.

I will think out loud to you, Lipicki.

Loud and slow.

Maybe you will be able to follow.

For 22 days it has been completely quiet.

In the whole area. From Stavanger to Kristiansand.

Not one transmission was picked up.

22 days.

Think about that.

For 22 days communication was down.

Why?

The spies had important things to do.

But it was quiet!

Do you think these people go on holiday?

Like I said; analysis.

Logic.

Something stopped the organisation.

And what can you make thereof?

You can infer-

- that for 22 days someone in the area has been elsewhere.

Than before and after.

Perhaps they have been away.

Our job is to detect these changes.

Changes in the everyday rhythm.

In and around the town.

All important Norwegians must be registered.

All businessmen and intellectuals.

The members of the NS can assist us.

Oh well.

You know these people.

If we go to see these morons they will all know about it.

And Gunvald is still ill.

- At the hospital? - No, at Helle.

- When did he come home? - A week ago.

- Have you been to see him? - Of course.

But he was at the hospital. He doesn't know anything.

- Ls there anyone else at Helle? - Only the girl.

Maybe I should go and see Gunvald Tomstad myself.

You don't have to make the bed every time I've been resting.

I do that a lot these days.

- L need to go upstairs. - L suppose you do.

Will you let me know if we have any visitors?

I usually do.

It's nice to have you around the house.

To what do we owe the pleasure of this company?

He will be here soon. Why don't you wait in the living room?

I will make coffee.

Tomstad is not well these days.

He should have been in the hospital.

- Instead of in the barn. - Yes.

- I'll wait. - Won't you sit down?

I will make some coffee.

Esther, what are you doing?

Stop crying.

It's not that bad.

- Good afternoon. - Good afternoon, Tomstad.

Are you hurt?

It's no big deal. We'll sweep it up.

Tomstad.

I want to talk to you in private.

How are you feeling? Not so good?

Not good. Lt hurts.

And you are not working for the NS?

I can't at the moment.

- But later? - Of course.

You are not retiring for good?

Why would I do that?

I could think of some reasons.

Don't you drink?

- No. - Are you scared, Tomstad?

- Scared? - Of me, for instance.

You don't need to be.

I can't drink because I'm ill.

That's a shame.

Lt makes it easier to understand one another.

You are probably wondering why I came here myself.

I think we understand each other.

I am a superstitious man, Tomstad.

What do you think of the situation?

- Excellent. - Really?

Excellent? Are you a complete idiot?

Or are you a hypocrite? The latter, I think.

Or rather; you are unable to be an idiot.

As opposed to your party comrades.

Why is your hand shaking, Tomstad?

- L'm sick. - So am I.

Sick and tired of it all.

It's not going well, my dear Tomstad.

- Germany is winning everywhere. - Yes.

Especially in Russia. East, east, always east.

While our supply lines continue to dwindle.

One day someone will stab us in the back.

A lot of people in Berlin know it, but they are afraid to say it.

And our führer has other things to worry about.

The West is also being invaded.

And it's coming from Norway.

That is why your hand is shaking.

And with good reason.

I can't blame you for still being ill.

That's why I am informing you of this new situation.

A wise strategist knows his retreat options.

After all, we must survive.

That goes for me too.

Could you establish contact with the other side?

Don't think my proposition puts me at risk.

There are no witnesses. And if you tell anyone about our conversation-

-you are a dead man.

- Why are you laughing? - You scared me for a moment.

And now?

I understand that this is a test.

- A test? - "lt's not going well."

That's a good one.

Now that Germany is facing victory.

How did you come up with the idea-

-of testing me?

I am sure everything will work out.

And work out quickly.

Yes.

I have cried, Lappe.

I've been ashamed of that.

Even though I have gotten myself a girl.

I cried the day I ended up in the hospital.

Useless for the Waffen-SS.

The next day I should have been at the Eastern Front.

I had the chance to fight for victory.

By reaching Moscow and taking down the untermenschen.

Instead I am here, miserable.

You don't need to test me.

No more than I need to test myself.

I want to drink to that, even though I'm ill.

You are not an idiot. And you're not a hypocrite.

So what are you, Tomstad?

I consider myself an honest idealist.

Heil Hitler.

Lt would be good for you to get away for a while.

I should fire you before you break the rest of the china.

Tom. His name is Tom.

You know Tom. We know you two have been working with the transmitter.

Tom!

What about the children?

- Gunvald. The children. - Later.

- First the adults. - L don't photograph well.

- Me neither. - Johnsen, Grønn. Get back here.

This is going to be a historic picture.

Great.

This will be useful when they no longer want to remember anything.

- Are you going to London? - First Stockholm.

- When do you leave? - L don't know.

Anything could happen now.

By five o'clock today they had captured 17 men.

Four in Kristiansand and thirteen here.

They took Torjus when he stopped the bus.

- Does Gunvald know? - L don't know.

But one thing is certain:

Gunvald needs to flee.

- He will keep going until... - That's suicide.

I often think that maybe Gunvald wants to die.

That he doesn't believe in another outcome.

Enter.

A silent method.

Very convenient. I made it up.

To me, this is the best Christmas present.

I want to show you something. Lt is all handmade.

Christmas hearts, like they use in Norway.

And baubles and lametta. And garlands, just like at home.

Wait. I had a star for the Christmas tree as well.

Isn't it pretty? But I am most proud of the hearts.

Do you know how you make them?

I have saved the best for last. Close your eyes, Lipicki.

Yes?

Of course. I wrote down the name myself.

Arnesen.

Ar-ne-sen.

Right away?

Not at home?

I want him delivered to me at seven o'clock at the latest.

Of course. That's the most important thing.

Good. Gunvald?

Yes?

I need you. You are no longer on sick leave.

You must take a prisoner to Kristiansand.

My people have Christmas eve off.

- Papers. - Transport to Kristiansand.

Security services.

Ok. Continue.

Are you thirsty?

Have a good trip.

Come with us. We'll make it.

- L must save the transmitter. - That's crazy.

We need people to fill in. Several of us must leave.

And that bloody fool who doesn't understand that he can flee.

But I can't say anything. He's just going to talk.

Good luck.

The day will come, Gunvald Tomstad.

The day will come.

I never thought we'd be fishing for bodies.

If we refused to do it they would have arrested us.

The body should be up by the shore.

Recovering German bodies. That takes the cake.

Hands up.

I never thought I'd hear that on my own boat ramp.

- Are you Norwegian? - You bet.

Here, by the main road, we must take off into the woods.

What about the sea route?

The Germans control Hidrasundet. We must take Avaldsnes.

We need Tom to keep up with the Germans.

We'll wait here until you're back.

There might be Nazis at Helle. I'll go to his mother.

Several of our people are captured or have fled.

The Germans have received backup around here.

So we don't like it too much here.

- Doesn't that sound like Terjesen? - Yes.

He is with them.

Don't wait. Take the first bus out of town.

- They could be here any minute. - Thank God you're leaving.

- You'd better leave too. - Lt's best if I stay.

I don't know what to say.

You don't need to say anything.

God bless you.

I'll be right back.

Fourty men are waiting at Tele.

We are going to surprise the Germans at Avaldsnes.

Are you out of your mind? The Germans are on the alert.

So be it. We are already on the move.

There's a boat leaving tonight. I'm on it.

Do the Germans know about it?

Not yet maybe. But they may find out at any time.

I have received an order. To recruit you.

We need you for the operation.

Hold on.

- L'm not leaving. - But you can't...

I can't explain now. Go into hiding, Fie.

This isn't Scotland, you know.

I didn't ask for your advice, Tomstad.

The Germans are watching the entire coast.

We figured as much.

- Lt's useless. - Lt must work.

This is an important military operation. Lt may inspire others.

True. But I don't think it will work.

Have you lost your courage?

My God, have you become a coward?

Tomorrow evening they are there.

I couldn't say anything, Gunvald.

He's the boss.

I never really thought I would get on that boat.

The bunker.

Fritz?

- Your family is on the phone. - Yes?

How is your mother?

And Klara? What?

Of course.

How is everything? Nothing new?

The men are on their way.

I can only say...

Good bye.

Not a chance. It's too light out.

- They will spot us a mile away. - Damn.

- The men are too slow. - They're not trained for this.

- We must get back to Tele. - Some of them are exhausted.

There are some empty cabins in here. The sick ones can wait there.

The rest will remain in the fishing cabins.

Ok.

We need more guards. Here, here, and in Avaldsnes.

Hello. Well?

How are you doing, Gunvald?

How are you feeling? Still a bit pale?

Norway is cold. Only good for Norwegians and other polar creatures.

You always need a heater close by.

Everywhere.

And you, poor bastard, you have only Esther.

But what is it good for?

I will soon come and see you at Helle.

But right now I am in a hurry, my friend.

You need to find someone to keep you warm.

What do you want with her? See you later.

Preferably later.

The time is 05.30.

Now. Let's get going.

Come on.

We should be ok from here on.

I'm sure you will make it.

- You? What's that supposed to mean? - L have to go east.

You stay here. That's an order.

Hundreds of people are in danger.

Everything could fall apart.

Ok. Someone has to cover for Gunvald.

And make sure he gets out of the country.

Let's go, guys.

Boss? This is Tomstad.

I just wanted to say...

I have summoned the youths for a meeting tonight.

About the party ideology.

We would appreciate it if you could be there.

German forces approaching Lyngdal

More people arrested

You idiot. You are easier to fool than a child.

You are dumb as a rock. Month after month.

My dear Gunvald. Our friend at Helle.

Good God. That bandit-

-reported daily from here.

From your own office. You could get shot for this.

The man who gave the Bismarck its death sentence-

- was your friend, Lipicki. - L wasn't the only one.

Many people can attest to that.

- Should we go to Helle? - Leave that to me!

He must not get away.

Lt takes ten minutes to get to Helle.

Hello? Helle, please.

Yes?

Gunvald?

This is Lappe. How are you?

I'd like to come and see you.

No, I'm in Kristiansand.

I can be there in a couple of hours.

Yes. Good.

Come on.

We are leaving!

Go on!

Run. I will cover for you.

Check that room. Upstairs.

- Where is he? - Tomstad?

Where is that pig? Speak.

- He left. - Where to?

Where?

What's his name again?

Grønn I believe.

Let's go back. Leave her alone. She is mad.

Mrs Tomstad. Where is your son?

I don't know. He is no longer my son.

I haven't seen Gunvald in one year.

- Why not? - He is a traitor to his country.

You have guts, Mrs Tomstad.

It's no effort.

In a couple of hours you could be in Kristiansand.

In a prison cell.

A mother who has lost her son isn't frightened by your prison cells.

- L'm not so sure about that. - Lt is in the hands of God.

Perhaps also in mine, Mrs Tomstad.

Next.

Gunvald. You have to get going.

Names? Names?

How many of you were there? You and the other bandits!

I'll make you talk, you pig!

Where is the transmitter? I want a name!

All the names!

Have a good trip.