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I wanted to inform the ministry that

Good morning, this is Eggert Einarsson.

I wanted to inform the ministry that

I am resigning, effective immediately.

Steinunn, something's going on.

Benedikt is being blamed for something

that he had nothing to do with.

This is your husband. You can't just leave.

We need Grimur. - Why?

There's something going on here. We need someone we can trust.

Can we trust him?

Tell him that he's allowed to bring the boat back empty.

We don't go on such a long voyage to lose money.

Do you believe this will boost your approval before the Assembly?

The fishing industry has a lot of pull in our party.

Benedikt!

This is Benedikt, what's going on?

We have a wounded mess boy, he's been shot.

The ship has been hit.

The last time her father acted like this, he disappeared.

I can't risk him doing that and taking Eva with him.

I don't think he's as sick as he looks.

I won't get upset, even if my wife

is having an affair with my friend.

Benedikt? Mom wants to be alone.

Steinunn? What are you going to do?

Get my child back.

Excuse me.

Is this Gudbjartur Hannesson?

The Icelandic fisherman who got shot.

Are you a relative?

Yes.

He is unconscious. We're keeping him in an induced coma.

His condition is critical.

But it's good that you're here.

Thank you.

I know it's hard.

Staying awake for so long is difficult.

Great.

Eggert is calling, he's dad's friend.

Hello? - Hello.

Are you alone?

Can we talk? - I'm with someone, actually.

We're trying to fall asleep but it's not going great.

Benedikt.

You cannot participate in this cod war.

Eggert.

I am not preparing for a war, I'm trying to prevent one.

It's all my fault.

I didn't know it would go this way.

Would go this way? What are you talking about?

Eggert?

The ship, that...

The one that the Norwegians attacked, Benedikt.

It was all my fault.

Was warned by the Norwegians.

But instead of letting you know,

I let them sail right into the arms of the Norwegian Navy.

All so that you would find yourself in an international dispute

without an ambassador.

I...

I need to make this right.

But, Benedikt...

I must be reinstated as ambassador,

so that I can save the crew,

get the boy home and resolve this matter.

And then I'll resign. You have my word.

Alright.

Speak with Signdur Helga, she'll get you up to speed.

Yes.

Thanks, Benedikt. Thank you.

Thank you, Eggert. Thanks for calling.

Bye.

THEY WERE AWAKE ALL NIGHT.

Maybe we should just leave.

We can't do anything while the cops are here.

Hey.

Can you strap the little miss in? I just need a word with the police.

Sure.

What's going on? - We're headed to the Ministry.

Our shift is almost over.

Why don't we just tell the next team to meet you at the Ministry?

Sounds great, thanks. - Goodbye.

Hasn't this gone too far?

We have this right according to international law.

And we intend to test it. Shouldn't we start with that?

Not when we've got fifteen fishing companies

preparing to send all available ships to Svalbard.

Let's send the Coast Guard too. - Svanhvit, isn't that a bit drastic?

Finnbogi.

Forty-three percent of Parliament supports us.

And don't forget, I've got the entire party on my side.

Don't worry.

Isn't this something that needs to be decided by a judge?

There's no time.

He took Eva. She's with him right now.

What you are asking me to do

borders on what some would call treason.

Aki, what I'm asking you to do,

it's in Benedikt's best interest.

Involuntary commitment is our only choice.

Okay.

How do you know he's having a manic episode?

What?

Is that a serious question?

Yes.

He doesn't sleep.

Is he taking his meds? - No.

No.

No.

His behaviour is threatening, he doesn't listen to reason,

he doesn't do his job.

Should I keep going -Hold on.

He removed the child with the help of police officers.

Why did the police take orders from him?

You'd have to ask them.

Yes, I need to speak to those police officers.

Not right now, Aki. - Listen, with all due respect,

I'm not involuntarily committing a minister

just because you tell me to.

Good morning, this is Aki Laruson,

the chief physician at the psychiatric ward.

I need to speak to the two policemen who were on duty yesterday

and went with the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the President.

Several Icelandic fishing ships are planning to sail towards Svalbard

to protest the Norwegian attack on the trawler RAN from Olafsvik.

The fishermen want to show solidarity

and pressure the government to take a clear position

Svanhvit Richter, Minister of Finance,

wants the Ministry of Fisheries to grant Icelandic fishing

permits to Svalbard.

In the last cod war, we defeated the British Empire.

It's time to show Norway that we will not be pushed around.

Benedikt.

Benedikt.

Eggert Einarsson is on his way to Iceland.

I told him that we suspect Russian involvement in the conflict.

He informed the Norwegian Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Bent was on his way to America but decided to stop here.

When do they arrive? - They're in the air right now.

Let's go...

Come here, darling.

Hey... Excuse me, no photos.

Excuse me, I said no photos. There's nothing to see here.

Good morning. - Thanks, Eggert.

We spent twelve hours with him.

He seemed fine.

He was in a fit of rage when he showed up at the cabin.

He had the police with him.

Yes, but if I was in his position, I'd also be upset.

We both know you two went well beyond your authority.

So if you want to keep your job I suggest you listen to me.

Steinunn, could I take it from here? Thank you.

Tell me, did he get any sleep?

No, but he was working.

Working? What do you mean? - He met with the president.

What did he want with her?

I don't know. We just waited outside.

He did mention that some Russians were after him.

Russians?

Yes, he said they broke into his house.

He was shaken and frantic.

Look at this. - What?

What is this?

What is he doing? Is he leaving the country?

I don't know, but something needs to be done right now.

The police are with him, can't you contact them?

Aki, that's my child.

Excuse me, no photos.

We'd be the first nation in the world to do so, Benedikt.

Okay.

Look, I am his doctor.

Yes, but I can't discuss matters of national security with you.

Look, I have reason to believe that Benedikt is sick.

For that reason I need to know what he wanted.

This is for his own sake.

Look.

Did he mention that some Russians were after him?

Madam president,

I know you want to protect him. I do too.

But he could pose a danger to himself.

This needs to be between us. - Of course.

He said that Russians broke into his house.

He said they had deployed nuclear submarines to Svalbard.

And he wanted to collapse the government.

Thanks.

Thank you.

The contract needs to be approved, right?

It takes immediate effect

but it needs to be passed as law in Parliament within a year.

It needs to be passed immediately.

Is this the right time for this fight?

People doubt my ability to make deals like these.

This needs to be airtight.

We're headed to Parliament.

Porgeir? - Yes?

Could you call my dad, ask him to meet us at Parliament and take Eva?

What's he doing?

Is he speaking with Norway without letting us know?

Excuse me, no photos.

I'm calling a press conference in Valholl later today.

Will you run against him?

Isn't it time for a woman to lead the party?

The National Assembly is a week away. We need to do something, right now.

Patience, Finnbogi.

A week is a long time in politics.

If we work together, we'll survive a week.

We will now discuss the proposal

of the honourable Minister of Finance, Svanhvit Richter,

on authorizing the Minister of Fisheries

to issue fishing permits in Svalbard.

Steinunn?

What's going on?

Listen.

He took Eva.

Positions, everyone. It's showtime.

Go home, Rikhardur. I’ll call you later. -He took Eva?

Go home.

Hi.

Benedikt.

What's going on?

How are you, my boy?

I'm doing quite well. - That's good, Benedikt.

I'm afraid you'll have to come with us. -Excuse me?

What?

What on Earth do you think you're doing?

Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come.

Can this wait just a minute, we need to get to Parliament. -Calm down.

It's alright. It's alright.

What do you want with us, gentlemen?

We need you to come with us to the -garden around the corner.

Right.

What a load of nonsense.

Hold there, please.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Give her to me.

Is she okay?

Of course she's okay, she's sleeping.

She just averted World War Three.

Is that right? - That was a joke.

I forgot that you can't tell jokes any more.

I have conferred with your spouse and decided

that you shall be involuntarily committed,

in accordance with paragraph two of section

nineteen of the Act on Legal Competence.

I deem this necessary in light of your recent behaviour,

which leads us to believe that you are having a manic episode. -Aki.

You might pose a danger... - This is just a misunderstanding.

Aki, you are being used as a pawn in a political game.

Furthermore, I have decided that you require immediate medication

to deal with the most severe symptoms.

Aki, you are endangering the safety of the nation. -Listen.

Your actions risk national safety by hindering war prevention.

As we know, the Icelandic cod stock

is the country's most valuable resource.

But the entire stock is migrating towards Svalbard.

Our fish.

That is why we must issue a quota

and allow the fishing companies to send all available ships to Svalbard,

and show Norway that Iceland won't be pushed around. -Hear, hear.

I have a contract that must reach Parliament, right now.

What are you doing

This has been decided.

You can ask a judge to review the decision,

in accordance with section thirty of the aforementioned laws.

I will take these meds, no problem.

But I need to get these documents to Parliament first.

That's enough. -I need to get these papers in there.

We have no choice. You need to let me do it.

Grimur. This isn’t about me.

Grimur, you need to present this to Parliament. -Relax, don't fight it.

Don't do this!

Aki. I'm not sick.

Aki. I'm not sick.

I'm sorry that it had to end like this, Benedikt.

It is finished.

Can you take her? I'm going with him.

Course.

Icelanders are the descendants of Vikings

and now it's time to prove it.

We have won every cod war and we intend to win this one too.

Let's take the proposal of the Minister of Finance to a vote.

No, I need to...

Hallgrimur Tomasson, the honourable member of Parliament

from the Reykjavik North constituency, will now respond.

Honourable speaker.

We are voting on going to war with Norway.

But I have a contract

which my friend, Benedikt Rikhardsson,

made to resolve this dispute.

The contract requires forgiving the attack

on the Icelandic trawler near Svalbard.

And that we split the Icelandic cod stock near Svalbard

fifty-fifty with Norway.

This is the best possible outcome.

I suggest we discuss this rather than sending more ships to Svalbard.

The honourable Minister of Finance, Svanhvit Richter, will now respond.

Honourable speaker.

The honourable member of Parliament is suggesting

that we give half of the Icelandic cod stock to Norway.

The cod stock is migrating to Svalbard,

we no longer have a claim to it.

And this deal of yours

was struck by a man who was just admitted to a mental hospital.

Which makes sense,

because giving half of our cod stock to Norway is mad.

I need to say a few words.

I implore you to listen to what I have to say.

I want to instruct Eggert Einarsson, the former member of Parliament,

to be quiet.

You no longer have a right to speak in Parliament.

And now we shall put the Minister of Finance's proposal to a vote.

About permitting Icelandic fishing companies to fish near Svalbard.

Members of Parliament, please vote.

That concludes the vote. The results are as follows.

Thirty-three voted yes.

Eleven voted no. Nine abstained.

Parliament has decided

to grant the Minister of Fisheries

the right to issue fishing permits for Icelandic fishing companies

in the sea near Svalbard.

I'm sorry.

I just

had no choice.

I would have never let anything happen to her.

You're sick.

Not at the moment.

I already told you...

I love you.

I know.

But sometimes that's just not enough.

That's just not enough.

Nobody can know that he was forcibly injected.

Do I make myself clear?

Yes.

He checked himself into the hospital. Okay?

His contract needs to be discussed in Parliament.

The man was having a manic episode.

This contract is void.

It won't matter if we pass the through Parliament.

Hallgrimur.

Don't be so naive.

The Norwegians will claim

that they aren't obligated to honour the contract.

Today, Parliament granted the Minister of Fisheries

permission to issue fishing permits near Svalbard,

but this will be done at the expense of the Norwegian government.

The ministers are currently deciding on the next steps

while we wait to see the effects this will have.

Is it true that Benedikt has been admitted to a psychiatric ward?

What effects will this have on the coalition?

Has the government collapsed?

Parliament has failed us.

What? How?

Benedikt Rikhardsson had successfully negotiated with Norway.

But Parliament

doesn't seem to care and is now dragging us towards war.

Benedikt seems to be on his way out of government.

I don't know what comes next.

But the first shot has been fired.

And I'm not particularly proud

of the part I played in this. - What do you mean?

As an ambassador, I received a warning from Norway.

That's how this whole thing started.

They said they knew about the Icelandic trawler near Svalbard

and that they would

respond with full force.

So I decided to contact Svanhvit Richter.

I'll read it to you,

what I wrote.

Right.

Here we are.

The Norwegians are threatening to attack an Icelandic ship.

Benedikt has fired me.

I've got an idea.

The idea was simple.

I would resign immediately

and leave Benedikt to deal with the matter on his own,

without an ambassador.

This would start an interstate conflict.

It would also highlight the importance of ambassadors.

No.

Parliament has decided.

Shouldn't we try to do the right thing?

Benedikt is on his way out.

I assume that Grimur will take over the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

That is, if we want to continue this coalition.

We need to discuss that with the rest of our party.

I'm leaving the Ministry of Health

unless you can guarantee

that I'll actually be in charge this time.

We can discuss this later. -No, isn't this the start of a new coalition?

This needs to be clear.

Forget about the additional funding.

We're not shutting down embassies in the middle of a conflict.

This changes everything, we'll have to use my old budget proposal.

I still get to shape the policy, right?

Good. Good.

So. And Svanhvit responds.

Great.

I spoke with the fishing company. We'll let BR fall on the sword.

Let's watch this blow up in his face."

Do you still intend to resign?

Listen, Svanhvit could have put a stop to this.

But now, there is a young man in critical condition in the hospital.

That'll do, Eggert. Good morning.

Magni? -Thanks, Eggert. I'll take it from here.

We've had a really productive conversation.

I just want to mention

how great it is to see how well these parties work together.

I think... I think Finnbogi will now announce the new Cabinet.

But is it true that the Icelandic ambassador to Norway

and the Minister of Finance conspired to fuel this interstate conflict?

Excuse me?

This has been a long day.

Svanhvit, is Eggert telling the truth?

I don't know, what did he say?

Eggert claims that the two of you fuelled the conflict with Norway.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

Eggert also claims that he has text messages

from you which corroborate his claims.

This is just... -Actually, Svanhvit just informed us about this.

And she told us

that she will be stepping aside as Minister of Finance.

I think it's commendable

that she's taking responsibility for this tragedy in this manner.

Yes. Hallgrimur will take over,

both as Minister for Foreign Affairs

and Minister of Finance.

The National Assembly of the Independence Party is next week.

It'll be interesting to see how that goes.

Furthermore, we have decided to withdraw our decision

to shut down the Icelandic embassies.

Now more than ever, it is crucial

that we run a powerful foreign service.

Thank you.

Svanhvit, when is your last day?

When did you make this decision? - Svanhvit?

Drifa?

Drifa?

Are you celebrating?

It's a gift from the party.

I think they're convinced that I'm taking over.

Are you taking over?

Svanhvit has withdrawn from the race.

I might have a shot at becoming the next chairman.

Steinunn?

Fuck politics.

You know I'm crazy about you.

No.

Are you alright?

I can't.

Steinunn.

Benedikt Rikhardsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs

and chairman of the Independence Party,

has been admitted to a psychiatric ward.

Svanhvit Richter, the outgoing Minister of Finance,

made the announcement in Parliament earlier today.

The assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs has confirmed this.

The National Assembly of the Independence Party

takes place next week.

We don't know who will run for chairman of the party,

now that Benedikt seems to be leaving politics.

Hi.

Where is Eva?

She's with Rikhardur.

Coffee?

At this hour?

Is it too late for you?

What's on your mind?

Look.

Here's how I see it.

The National Assembly is a week away.

You no longer run a company, you sold everything.

Your psychiatric ward donation made headlines.

You got rid of the sitting chairman.

Am I understanding this correctly?

You've built a foundation for yourself.

Old dinosaurs can be great allies.

STEINUNN KVARAN CALLS FOR

And are the fishing companies on board?

They'll never support Grimur.

He wanted to give away half the cod stock.

No way.

They're ready. - Right.

Good luck.

Hello, everyone.

These past few days have been difficult for the party

and for me and my husband too, very much so.

As some of you might know,

my husband has been admitted to a psychiatric ward.

Yesterday, he was forcibly injected

by people who wanted him out of politics.

My husband was forced into a psychiatric ward

by our political adversaries.

It's been particularly painful

how they've exploited his illness.

How they have persecuted,

insulted and questioned

his every move.

And now this.

But why?

Because he's so sick.

Benedikt is so sick that he wanted to shut down embassies

and fund mental health services instead.

He's so sick that he doesn't want Iceland to go to war.

Benedikt is sick.

But all of this.

All he's done.

That's not a sickness.

It's integrity.

Benedikt was persecuted because of his integrity.

Am outraged.

I have always stood by Benedikt's side.

When Benedikt needed my time and support, I sold my media outlet.

I donated funds

towards the construction of a psychiatric ward

when the system failed.

Never imagined

that I would be standing here in front of you like this.

But my desire

and my intention

is to continue Benedikt's legacy.

And that is why

I am running for leader of the Independence Party.

Thank you.

Minister for Foreign Affairs and the chairman of the Independence Party,

has been admitted to a psychiatric ward.

The government wasted no time and announced Benedikt's replacement.

Finnbogi S. Karlsson, Prime Minister spoke about the situation.

There are exciting times ahead.

Do you think the Independence Party's Assembly

will trigger more leadership changes?

It's too early to say.

But the vote will no doubt be significantly impacted

by the candidate's stance on this fishing dispute.

Several Icelandic ships are currently on their way to Svalbard to fish cod.

A retaliation from the Norwegian government is deemed likely,

which is why the Icelandic Coast Guard

is accompanying the Icelandic ships.

I heard the announcement.

Congratulations.

The world is back to normal.

Would you like to be a chairman's wife?

I shouldn't answer that.

I'm too sick, right?

Mom, let's go.

Did you put your shoes on? - Yes.

Okay.

I'll put this here.

Look at you.

My big girl, ready for school.

There we are.

I'm going to take a picture of you. Here you go.

Here's your bag.

That's it.

Yes. Just like that.

Look at you.

Who's the most beautiful girl?

Let's go.

We can't be late on your first day. Come on.

Let's go.

Hi. - Dad.

My love. -Dad.

How are you, my love? It's so good to see you.

Aren't you supposed to be at work?

Yes, I am.

I took the day off.

I couldn't miss your first day of school.

Come on, we're taking mom's car.

Shouldn't we just walk there?

I want to go in the car. - In the car?

But the weather is so nice, let's walk.

But it's such a long way.

You know what?

Let's just take one step at a time.

You'd be surprised to see how far we can get.

Should we give it a try? I'm serious.

Let's go.

Aren't you excited?

Yes. - I'm so excited.

I think I'm much more excited than you.

What about mom? Is she excited?

Mom is so excited. - Yes.