Original subtitles

DEAD MAN

Excuse me...

Your book

Thanks

Excuse me...

I said "excuse me".

You're like our mother. Revolting.

I'm sorry I had a fight with Julia

I don't know why she does it. I'm in the kitchen and she says:

"Richard, I have to talk to you" "You never make time for me"

- Did you finish it? - What?

Is it finished?

Yes.

Let me suggest this, Mrs Meissner

We will send you the item and you can wear it for a two weeks

all without any obligations and then you make your decision

I will personally look after this matter, Mrs Meissner Yes, thank you.

- Is it your birthday? - No.

Saint's day?

My name is Leyla. What sort of saint's day would that be.

- So why are you inviting me? - Plus it's Arabic. Saint's day is Christian.

Ok, it is my birthday today.

And I don't know anybody in this town and don't want to be alone.

I wanted to celebrate with someone, but they're not around.

Doesn't even call?

Nope.

The Shithead.

- I didn't want you to think you were just filling in. - Nonsense.

Come now.

Funny thing. You work in a call center but he never calls.

- I don't have a present. - That's fine.

In the past five years...

Michael Blum has

Want to grab a bite?

It's my turn.

...was employed at the prison carpentry workshop

I'm busy.

In participation with other inmates he organized the reading room

Stop.

The three year therapy...

He won't make it

The man is finished. 14 years is enough.

He needs looking after

I have to talk to you.

It's about Miriam

Julia is pregnant.

Well that's great.

I'm only 35.

So what's that supposed to mean?

We clearly agreed

Together, we look after the office.

You - the agency, Me - the chambers

The remaining time is for fun.

That was the deal.

Yes, Exactly.

But now I've had enough.

So you want a new deal?

No.

I want to cancel the old one.

What's the problem?

That's exactly the problem.

I have to get out.

I want to quit.

I see.

You don't want to be the asshole.

Do something right for once.

Deal with your love life, then you deal with work.

At least be a proper asshole.

And you?

What do you know about love?

That's not important. It's yours that's not working

Can you pay?

You asked me here

I'm going outside to talk to a girl

Don't listen to any music

Why not?

Music can really get you down

"He belongs to me like my name on the door"

"Every life gets a second chance"

"I wish you hell on earth"

"You make my soul freeze to death"

"Someone brewing coffee in the airport terminal"

What's so down about that?

Dunno, made me cry before

Excuse me

Do we know one another?

I don't think so.

The day before yesterday

Now I remember it clearly

At the salsa event

The way you danced was really hot

You were wearing a marvelous red dress

I don't have a red dress.

Maybe it was wine-red...

It was beautiful in any case

Oh...Work calls

Oh well

Thanks

Good food

- Come here often? - No

Quite expensive.

Did he give you his card?

Only his first name. Richard.

He probably works in advertising.

No.

He's a lawyer.

An asshole

Do you know him?

No

Then why do you say something like that?

All lawyers are assholes.

And the guy you wanted to celebrate with is a lawyer, right?

We tried to find something in carpentry, but no luck.

You'll be placed in a mechanical workshop, they make car accessories

I understand.

We were told that high skills are required, so you'll like it

You get your own room

The parole officers live in the same shared building.

I understand.

After work you get two hours to yourself, weekends all day.

Till 6 pm

You'll get leave in a few months, you can...

...go to the cinema, to the restaurants, the town isn't far

20 minutes by bus

I understand

Listen Blum, in there, before the committee you mustn't be so servile

I understand

You don't understand anything.

It won't work at all if you appear so submissive.

Is the sea nearby?

What kind of question is that? - No.

I know you.

We met here, last Friday

Your book

Possible. I don't remember.

Then later at 'Amici' with your friend.

True.

Do you go there often?

Now and then.

I have to go to work.

Me too. Perhaps I give you a lift?

Have you been in the water yet?

Yeah, Sure

Your hair is totally dry

Right

Gotta go. Have a nice day.

Really, can't I give you a lift?

I thought you had to go to work

So did you

It's going to be a fine summer

- You're blushing - Huh?

You're blushing!

I've said the same crap to a girl before

What crap?

It's going to be a fine summer. When I was fifteen.

And that was where?

Wuppertal.

Downtown.

At the fountain.

I know it.

Wuppertal? - No. Fountains downtown.

What was her name?

Petra Runger

Tell me.

What?

Well about Wuppertal and

the fountain and Petra Runger

Was she beautiful, how did you know her?

You haven't even asked my name yet.

You've not asked me either.

In school Petra was called beanpole

She was really tall and thin

I was the shortest

The others already had armpit hair... and everywhere.

They had girlfriends and dates

Should I really tell you this?

Uh huh

I think I was the ugliest in class

The only girl who didn't mind my face was Petra

On friday during the break I slipped her a note

next break I got the reply

Two words,

"Why me?"...

And on Saturday...

...we arranged to meet at the fountain.

We drank Coke and stared at the Wupper

We sat side by side and...

She must have wanted my arm around her or something,

...but I didn't manage.

She smelled great, one of those kid perfumes,

...Raspberry

And then you said, "it's going to be a fine summer"

...and then?

She got up and left

and I staid there

Did you go on another date?

Monday morning she wouldn't say Hi

and by Friday she was going out with Matthias Frickert

Do you remember this often?

No, it's the first time.

I have to go.

Can I ask you out for dinner?

When?

Tonight?

Can't tonight.

When?

Day after tomorrow. Where?

Amici?

Amici

When?

Day after tomorrow. Oh...at nine.

We're closing.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm really hungry.

Kitchen is closed.

Maybe hors d'ouvres or something like that?

I'm sorry

Is there another restaurant around?

Not at this hour.

A pub maybe?

Pizza?

I have frozen pizza...

What sort?

Mozarella, Basil, Salami

Wood-oven Mushroom

It's going to be a fine summer.

Ready any minute

Microwave?

No, in the oven

Tastes better that way

Is this good?

It's great

And this one?

That one's also great

Californian. You should listen to it

I could make you a tape maybe

Yes

I'll check the oven

The tape covers always had great designs

So much detail

Real montage

And there was only sad music on the tape.

For instance?

Reinhard Mey

No

What?

He's not bad

Oh please, Leyla

"Someone is brewing coffee

at the airport terminal"

That's by him?

Above the clouds.

Why do boys always tape sad songs for girls?

Probably because they want to be dumped right away

They're making those tapes for themselves.

Can you play that song again?

Shit

Morning

Say, can I get a coffee, and a bed?

For a few days

I don't want that child.

Julia does.

The other day that sounded different

She wants to make the child the center of our life

What would you make the center, yourself?

You're a real asshole, you know that

Did you see my laptop anywhere?

"Didn't want to wake you"

"Let's meet tonight?"

"At Amici"

"I'll be on time"

"It was wonderful"

"Leyla"

So that's what's happening here, huh?

Me too, Leyla

No

Maybe we'll see.

Yes

OK, later

See you

Mrs Boettcher, someone took my laptop

You took it with you last night

You sure?

Certainly.

You even came back, for the power adapter

Thank you. Shit.

Left it in the boot maybe?

Crap

But you have backups

Well yes, but all the files are on it.

So?

It's password protected, isn't it?

You're so stupid

Yes?

How are you?

Listen, I've taken up on the sofa

Ok

Are you alone?

Yes

And the girl?

Leyla

If you're going to sleep with her here

It'll be a little awkward if I'm here too

Should I go to a hotel?

I don't mind

Good night

Leyla, where are you going?

How long have you been following me?

I'm not following you

You followed me in the park too.

We've a date Leyla, what's going on?

It's no good

What's no good?

With us. I don't want this.

What?

Everything. Wood-oven pizza. Music.

We don't have to. We can do something else.

What do you want?

Move your vehicle.

The vehicle please

Please let me go.

I said move the vehicle.

Mommy, Mommy... look!

Are you crazy? Turn that filth off !

So you know neither her name nor her address

Her cellphone number no longer works

and you don't know where she works

and she was crying too.

So what were you doing all night?

Listened to music

How sweet

Where did you meet?

At the pool park

She dropped something...

A dainty perfumed handkerchief, perhaps?

I don't think it was you, who made her acquaintance...

...but she yours.

And she probably has your laptop.

We have an appointment

in precisely 25 minutes

Thomas !

Leave me alone !

See if this works...

When you're finished come see me to get your things.

What did you do before this?

Phone receptionist in town

You look like one

Don't get mad...

but I need someone strong, you seem out of place here

I need this job

Don't they have a place for you in administration ?

I want to work here.

I need work that makes me very tired

...so I can finally get some sleep. Understand?

Is it a guy?

Did you leave or did he?

He.

I was at reception, and with every phone call...

I hoped it was him. I had to get out of there.

Listen

Have a cup of coffee...

...take it easy, look around, and later we can talk.

Can I help?

Don't worry.

Thanks!

This estate is in trouble

The holding company wants to sell, but the owners are unknown

Hence the short-term lease

Are all these houses vacant?

What's that over there?

A laundry I think

Is that vacant, too?

Yes, it's part of this

I'll take it

What?

The laundry?

No, everything. I want to rent it all.

I find that a little odd.

Usually, clients want to see the heating and the insulation

...or at least the rooms

I'm actually looking for a studio where I can work in peace

This place appeals to me

Artist?

Successful?

No.

I paint a little.

I love the morning light...

...the silence.

No radio, no tv, no neighbours.

Man, you look like shit.

How much longer will this last, huh?

We may as well close chambers

Give it to me

Give it to me

Is that her?

Looks great

Why are here eyes open?

And why not?

I thought she was asleep

That's when you took her picture?

Why are here eyes open?

She pretended to be asleep

Why?

Maybe she wanted you to lie next to her

...caress her softly...

...and then...

...take her to the bedroom

You think?

Without

Without or with skin?

Doesn't matter

The length is what counts

Without

Blum, I'm talking to you

Yes, you're right.

What ?

I'm not ugly, not fat, and not boring

You're not

So why does the new chic only look at you?

Can you explain that?

Leyla is her name

Jesus

Her nipples are showing through her shirt

She badly needs it

She's looking over here again!

Blum. Really, at you.

Oh Leyla...

I bet she's all wet

Mrs Kempner please come to Information

Thanks

- I can carry this to your car - Not necessary

It's my pleasure

I don't have a car

I can't carry this to your home because...

I've called a taxi

What is his for?

I'm renovating

Thanks.

All the disabled come here...

Just an inquiry, but how does he work ?

Satisfactory. He stays calm.

He promised to get you into assembly.

Should be enjoyable for you.

Thank you.

Is this working out well for you Blum ?

Getting along with your colleagues?

Fine

They're friendly here

You look tired

Where can we get coffee?

Only the vending machine at this hour

You don't look to good

I'm better now

You�re sure all is fine?

Yes, I ate something bad

Maybe you're pregnant

He's the only one here with no pin-ups on the wall

Why do all the ships have female names?

You'd have to ask Blum...

He must have a reason

Does he talk much?

Some talk incessantly...

Blum - No !

Is he a bit of a loner?

A bit unsociable...

...but no trouble

Do know you know when the last train leaves?

I don't want to go to a hotel

In half an hour

Richard, I'm on the train

I'll be in Stuttgart around midnight

I'm going home

And where's that?

I'm going back to Julia

Don't have money for a hotel?

I'm going back for good.

I'll try.

Take care.

And the girl?

Let her sleep.

I'll see you in the office tomorrow

Who are you?

I saw you up in my flat.

Come again?

That's my flat, Richard is my brother.

So that's your game.

I'm looking for Leyla. I saw you together at 'Amici'.

Are you a lawyer, too?

Leyla was right.

About what?

That you're all pigs.

Leyla said that?

This isn't what it seems, I'm not spying on you

Richard is staying at my place...

This morning I returned home from a client visit and saw you

...and I remembered you

I must confess ... I need to find Leyla. I'm in love with her...

...and I want to tell her

I haven't seen Leyla in weeks

She quit her job

and just disappeared

Do you know her surname?

Bruhns, I think

Bruhns ... and where does she live?

I ... I don't know, I think near the Neckar stadium

Thanks

I thought we became friends, but then ... she was just gone

Say...

will you see your brother today?

No

Doesn't he live with you?

Not anymore, he's gone home...

- To his wife - To his wife

Here's a hundred

What for?

For the taxi

He gave it to me

You can give it back to him

I'm sorry

What are you doing here?

I always come here after work.

I watch the ships

But there aren't any here

Sometimes one passes by

Are you a sailor?

No

Just read about them

About what?

And you...

What are you doing here?

Spending some time by myself

Excuse me, I will come later

I didn't mean it like that

I need to go

Do you have family?

No, I don't

We could have a snack over at the ferry station

I can't

So you do have family after all...

No, it's something different

I'm leaving

Have a nice day

She's coming

She's smiling at you

Come Blum

Fuck her ... at least for my sake

Then tell me everything afterwards

If she took it in her mouth

Or you took her from behind

How is it going?

Take a look, I need to find her. She's my client.

I can't help you.

She left suddenly. In the middle of the night.

But, she left some stuff behind

What kind of stuff?

'How to Target a Man'

Excuse me - you dropped something!

Do not be on time.

You should be late.

I don't mean 10 or 15 minutes

I mean really late. Let him wait.

Let him stew like a fine goulash.

Please hurry up.

I'm not one of the labourers.

I'm in a re-integration program

I was just released from prison

I live with two other former inmates...

...and two parole officers.

Under constant supervision

My acquaintances are interviewed

If we're seen together, you'll also be interviewed

And?

There'll be gossip about us

I don't care

Well I do

What did you do?

Want me to get some coffee?

I'll go get some then...

Wait here !

Leyla

I have to go

Too bad

For you

What are you doing back here?!

Get out, Blum!

Don't you understand? Get out!

Blum!

I'm so sorry.

I got startled

I didn't recognise you, you startled me

You're afraid of me?

No, Blum.

I'm not afraid of you

I'm just always afraid

You don't need to be afraid of me

Don't you understand that?

What's going on?

Is something the matter?

It's been a long day

It's your turn in the kitchen

I know

Be right there

Here

This was dropped off for you

Go on, Blum, open it up!

Smells like cunt

Let's go

Forgive me, Leyla

'Under the bridges'

Good morning

Thanks for the present

You like it?

Do you know the film?

No.

You can get it on video

Why do you work here?

Why not?

You're young and attractive, why do this shitty work?

Why do you sit at the river looking at ships?

What do you want from me?

The girl...

that the two mariners take on board

She was tired of life

She jumped off a bridge

And they rescued her

And then she rediscovered life and love with them

I was up on a bridge once, too.

When do you get your first daily leave?

Is that what it's called?

You can call it that

On Friday

I can cook us a meal

And we'll watch the film

Please, Blum.

Ok

On Friday

I have to go to work

Thank you, Blum.

For what?

That you didn't ask what I was doing on that bridge.

Yeah?

Sophie

The one with the taxi fare

I worked with Leyla... we met out

I know you

I tried to call but didn't know your name, just your flat

I know where Leyla lives.

I got it off the computer at work. She...

...lives on the Feuerbacher street, near the Neckar stadium

I found this out myself

I see

Excuse me then, in that case...

I'll leave

Can you come up?

What?

Can you come up, please?

Why?

Please.

Ok then.

Thanks.

"As a final note: Let the man hold her as the object of his desire"

"He regards her as his and projects his wishes onto her as she layes"

"And what's more, he's alone with her"

"He doesn't disturb her and questions nothing"

"The man becomes an infant"

"My advice: Pretend to sleep and let him fantasize"

"Do not disturb him"

"You will have sufficient time to show him your knowledge of life and love"

"But don't forget, this only works if you haven't given to his desires..."

"...so remain disciplined"

Thomas. - Yes?

How often have you read this?

"Do not go into a bar alone"

"We may live in post-modernism..."

"...with a developed economy and human rights, but a woman in a bar by herself..."

"...is a signal to the male brain ... Easy prey..."

"Slut"

"Therefore take a girlfriend"

This concerns you at 'Amici'

"Do not look around"

"Talk excitedly with your girlfriend"

"You two do not need men"

"You're independent"

"And that is what makes you attractive"

Everything we did is in this book.

Every detail

Do not leave me alone here, ok?

Thanks

Espresso is much better than filter coffee

We're both embarrassed.

It is better to be embarrassed than alone.

Everything ok?

I didn't sleep well

Work or romance?

You want a coffee?

Better not, I have to get back to the precinct

Did you find her?

This is her, right?

A real looker

Katharina Leyla Bruhns, born: 'Kathenberg'

What?

I'm sorry. She was married and kept her husband's name.

Oh shit.

I think we will propose it exactly like this to the curators

We will amend the contracts and...

...Thomas, have you gone insane?

Jesus, what's the matter with you?

The 'L' stands for Leyla

Shit

You have to see Blum

You have to warn him

Yes?

Someone here to see you, it's important.

When do I have to leave here?

Monday. I will accompany you.

So are you staying?

My brother found something

I can't promise anything, but it's looking good

What?

A boat builder

Small, organized operation

And it's by the sea.

I know it's difficult to to get used to a new place

I'm sorry, Blum, this is my mistake.

Notice anything unusual lately?

Like what?

Someone following you

A woman

who's trying to get close to you

Seen her before?

Who is she?

It's her...

Katharina Leyla Kathenberg

You can reach me at the hotel

On weekends I buy myself cut flowers

There were only pansies in prison

What kind of flowers are these?

Are you going out?

Maybe not a good idea to go out. I need you to stay here for the weekend.

As I said Blum, I'm sorry

Maybe you will come...

...to the hotel, for dinner. It's my treat.

Should I pick you up?

That isn't necessary.

That's good...

...at nine?

Your suit looks new.

It is.

The pants look a little long

I could shorten them

You can sew?

No, not sew, but I can't shorten them.

I thought you were going to renovate.

Haven't got around to that yet.

I can help you with that.

Take a seat.

I'll get our drinks

Turn on some music.

Do you like Campari?

What are we toasting to?

To love.

Yes, It's Richter.

Is Blum there?

Could you check, please?

Thanks

Yes?

Since when?

Listen ... There was flowers in the sink

Roses

Are they still there?

Has he been close to anyone?

Maybe Ott.

They work together.

Is he here?

I'll check.

Thanks

Ott doesn't know where Blum is.

Did he ever speak of any women?

No way

And her?

Of course I know her.

She works in our cafeteria.

She's called Leyla.

Blum didn't recognise her.

Blum lied.

My sister also tried that when she woke up.

The victim made futile attempts to free herself.

The 6mm cable ties cut into her wrists and ankles.

A tendon was cut on her right wrist.

See figure 4.

Bruising on her face...

...her upper arms...

...and her neck

The perpetrator must have tried to calm the struggling victim

- Leyla, I know who you are...

- When that failed, he beat the victim...

- I already knew who you were... - The victim lost consciousness.

- Then, in the accused's own words, he... - I saw you...

- masturbated several times. - add poison to the drink.

You took the bottle out of a red container.

A brown bottle

A man is in town.

My lawyer. Thomas Richter. He's looking for you.

Be quiet.

He showed me a photo.

You're lying on a sofa...

...and it seems you're asleep...

...but your eyes are open.

How did he take that photo?

Leyla, at first I didn't believe this was happening to me

Your smile and attention...

Your calm...

But then,

When you walked along the river

to get us coffee...

You know Leyla,

that's when I believed it was sincere.

That's when I thought that's how life should be.

I was so happy

It's always you who get to speak

Confuse everything

It's always about you

Now you're getting it all back, your entire crime.

And then you'll quiet.

Vera was so smart,

and so beautiful...

You wanted her all to yourself

Did she cry, too?

Did she sense what you were about to do?

Did she sense that it wasn't all over yet?

I raped your sister.

Again and again.

And then I stood before her and she stared at me.

I took the scissors...

...and told her I'd let her go.

That she could leave.

And then I saw the sparkle in her eyes.

There was hope...

...and happiness

I knew that those eyes would never look at me like that again

That her happiness would never involve me again

So I took the scissors and I extinguished that gaze

Forever.

I'm the last person she saw.

Now stab me

You can do it

Come Leyla, you can do it!

Leyla, you better go

Please, leave me here alone.

My father locked himself...

...In Vera's room.

My mother beat against the door

She called his name, fearful.

I helped her break down the door.

He was lying on her bed...

...buried in her pillow.

He wept.

I said:

"Daddy"

He didn't look up

Then...

...he said,

"That the wrong daughter had been taken from him"

My mother did not say a word.

She caressed him.

Two days later they killed themselves.

Open the door!

Don't be afraid, Leyla.

Drop the weapon!

Don't be afraid, Leyla, I'm not going to hurt you

Are you a relative?

Please have a seat.