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TRANSLATION: themagician @ KG PROOFREADING: Veikko

THE STOLEN LIFE

Written, directed and with art direction by Aarne Tarkas

Also starring

I'm economist Marttinen. I have a meeting with director Korpela.

The lunch break has just started. Korpela will return at 1 PM.

Please sit down.

I want this account summary finished before director Korpela returns.

Debt collection has been neglected in this company.

Office manager Lehtonen was too compassionate.

- It was a good thing he retired. - He was good at his job.

Now you can get stricter as you get promoted to office manager.

Yes. Once I get promoted...

He's getting stressed out like that's what's required for promotion.

It will get tough once Leino gets promoted to office manager.

He has no heart but a calculator.

You probably don't know Leino used to be in love with our cashier.

It turned to hate when I married someone else.

Henrik, do you still have that radio station of yours?

Leino is passionate about amateur radio.

It's such an interesting hobby. Tell us something about it, Henrik.

It's one of the finest hobbies.

It must be nice talking to people around the world.

That's a misconception. Radio is not for gossip.

There are strict rules to what we can say.

We just connect to our own and foreign countries.

- Where's the fun in that? - You just don't understand.

We form a society. An international society.

Nationalities and borders have no meaning.

Ether unites us.

Societal status and wealth have no meaning.

We're all brothers.

Ether brothers.

A stupid prank!

You'll pay for this.

I had nothing to do with that prank.

Once I sit on that chair as the office manager,

they'll regret it.

- Welcome. - Thank you.

Let me show you around the office.

- Good afternoon, Leino. - Good afternoon.

- Have you been busy? - A little.

It's payday tomorrow.

Yes, you've had to work two jobs.

The managing clerk's and office manager's. But here's a new employee.

- That's nice. - This is managing clerk Leino.

He's sacrificed over two decades for the company.

And this is economist Marttinen, the new office manager.

Nice to meet you. I'm sure we'll get along fine.

Let's go see your office. Oh, and this is Mrs. Karisto.

It's the next room.

- Leino seemed to dislike me. - Don't you pay any attention to him.

He's an excellent accountant and very trustworthy.

Goodbye then. Try and get used to everything.

- Ask Leino if you have any questions. - Thank you.

Now they've gone and crashed their car. Just got a call from the hospital.

- Crashed? Who? - Siitonen and Lindell, of course.

- The car is a wreck and so are they. - Was it bad?

Siitonen broke his leg here and Lindell got a concussion.

Now who will deliver the salaries to the Lumivaara worksite?

Dammit, that's a good question. Excuse me.

Go ask the new office manager.

- My responsibility is accounting. - Sure.

Listen Leino, I thought you could tell me about accounting.

But who's going to take the salaries to Lumivaara?

Lumivaara?

- Let's do it like before. - But Siitonen and Lindell are in a hospital.

Perhaps you can explain what's going on, Leino.

We're building a large power station in Lumivaara.

Nearly a thousand workers there.

We've always delivered the salaries by car.

But our drivers Siitonen and Lindell

just had a crash.

Both had to go to hospital due to their injuries.

That's unfortunate, but we can transfer the money through a bank.

Lumivaara is in the middle of nowhere about 200 km from here.

What's the amount?

More than 25 million.

That's a lot of money. What's your suggestion, Leino?

Solving this problem is outside my responsibilities.

The office manager got quite a problem.

Let him solve it, being a graduate of all those schools.

Siitonen and Lindell both graduated from a driving school and still they crashed.

The only solution is to send Leino there. He has a driver's license.

Let him take janitor Ollikainen with him for moral support.

Leino, I need to have a word with you.

It's best for him to leave now so he'll be there by evening.

Mrs. Karisto, I won't be here this afternoon and tomorrow morning.

Are you sick?

I started as an errand boy in this company.

And apparently that's how I'll quit as well.

There it is.

That amount of money is light considering the thousand workers -

- and the amount of sweat to earn it. - It's only material.

- Whew! - What's up, Ollikainen?

- This job came at such a bad time. - How come?

Well, the missus is pregnant and soon giving birth.

I can make it alone. You stay at home.

- But that's not possible. - Yes, it is.

I'll be responsible. Stay at home tomorrow too, since nobody needs you.

Well, thanks a lot.

Get in the car. Since you live down the road, I'll take you home as well.

STEEL AND CONCRETE

Are you sure you can drive there alone?

Drive 230 km along the Rovaniemi road. Then a crossroads that says "Kuttuvaara".

There's also the sign of our company, Lumivaara.

After that there's another crossroads but the road signs are there.

I can drive there.

They gave me a gun as well. It's not needed, but take it anyway.

- Thanks and drive safely. - Thank you.

Hey.

- Is something wrong? - Good evening.

- My car got stuck. - You're lucky.

The road is closed.

- There's a steep drop up ahead. - I think I'm lost.

- Where are you going? - To Lumivaara.

You're on the wrong road.

- Weren't there any road signs? - Yes, but the storm had taken them down.

- Oh. - I took this road by chance.

We need to free the car.

Get in and I'll push.

There we go.

Thank you for your help. I guess it's best to go back.

- I could give you a ride. - Surely I can offer a cup of coffee?

- You can't make coffee in this weather. - It's already brewed. Follow me.

Feel free to take the jacket off.

Step inside.

There's some food.

It's not much but I hope it's good.

I'm sure it is.

Go ahead.

You seem to be the guard around here.

No, I'm not.

I came to ask for work but without a watch I was too late.

Everyone had gone.

That's okay. It's nice to sleep here and work can wait till tomorrow.

- Are you from here? - No.

I'm from nowhere.

I suppose I acted a little strange out there.

- I got a little scared by you. - Oh?

Well, I'm no bandit nor a murderer...

Even though on the surface I may look a little rough.

This is adventurous to me. Being in the wasteland in a box like this.

While the storm roars outside.

- I suppose this is nothing for you. - No, this is just life for me.

And this box is one of the best lodges I've ever had.

- Is that so? - Yes, you see I'm a vagabond.

Or a "tramp", like they say in the States.

- You've traveled the world? - 20 years ago I worked in South America.

I jumped out of the ship and that's how it started.

It includes many countries and many ships.

- You got homesick? - Even though I had no home.

Once I lie down and put my backpack under my head, that's my home.

I won't be here for long. By fall I'll weigh the anchor.

Look what a handsome man I was when I left.

And now I look like this.

I envy you.

You've seen the world.

I've always wanted to travel.

Fifteen years ago I participated in a conducted tour.

I went to Germany.

This pipe is the only souvenir I could buy.

I've never had enough money.

What's your job anyway?

I'm the main accountant for the company that's building in Lumivaara.

Do you like it?

I hate it.

- So why do you keep on doing it? - I only noticed I hated it today.

For twenty years I've worked for the company.

- Today they betrayed me. - How come?

I was sure to become the new office manager. But...

They hired someone else.

Some young kid with no experience.

But he had graduated from a university.

I never got the chance to go to school. I earned my position with work.

I waited for the opportunity.

I would become the office manager.

I'd make their lives hell.

See here...

This is my reward for twenty years of work.

This is what they gave me.

I thanked them. And cursed them.

I waited...

Wouldn't it be wisest to get a new job?

I'm too old. Nobody would hire me.

I'll wait...

I'll figure out some way to take revenge.

But what can I do?

I have no power. And I never will.

Right. That's right.

Money would bring power. It has strange power.

Money...

- Piles of money.... - Right.

If you had a lot of money... You could whistle through Christmas.

You could move to a new city. Get new friends and influence.

You're not old yet, right?

I suppose I thought so too when I went my own way.

You're right.

I must get money.

And I will.

I've never had any money.

I've always been poor but free.

Have you got any relatives or friends?

No, no, luckily no.

They'd only bring unwanted responsibilities.

Have you ever thought about dying?

Many times. That's why it's best nobody would mourn after me.

Do you fear dying?

A man like me is free to go anytime.

And I guess it wouldn't be that strange.

Death is the great liberator.

You're on your way again.

But this time your trip will be longer than ever.

Now I shall become you. And you shall become me.

Kaarlo Waldemar M�enp��.

That's me now.

The case is clear. He took the wrong road and drove down the hill.

The body has burned unrecognizable. We found this next to it.

This is Leino's. The company gave it to him for his faithful service.

We lost a good employee.

Somber is the night

And the clouds strip the stars of their bright light.

Joy is roaming on the heels of a vagabond.

The long road leads into the night and beyond...

Miss. Check please.

Good afternoon. I'm from the National Bureau of Investigation.

- I'm J�rvinen. - Yes?

It's about the month-old case where the managing clerk Leino lost his life.

What does the NBI have to do with it?

- A lot. - Please sit down.

Thank you.

It was no accident. It was a crime.

- Please elaborate. - Something about it doesn't make sense.

The county criminal police has sent us ash to examine.

The laboratory results have revealed it's from the company's salary bags.

We couldn't find a trace of money.

Pathological facility says Leino's skull fracture couldn't have happened in a car.

But rather with some sharp steel object.

You mean... Leino's been murdered and the money stolen?

Yes. And one more thing.

According to janitor Ollikainen there was supposed to be a gun.

We haven't found it. The murderer has taken it.

Who could've done it?

We only know the perpetrator is dangerous and has a gun.

- Murder can easily lead to another. - What next?

We don't tell our suspicions.

It's best to call it an accident for now.

The murderer has nearly a month's head start and more than 25 million.

Kirsti, you coming to the ball today?

No, not with you.

I know you. You won't seduce me with a bottle of soda.

A damn good band from Helsinki. They've got great rhythm.

- I could've given you a ride on this bike. - That piece of junk? No way.

STORE FOR SALE. MOVING OUT.

Ninety... Thank you.

There you go. Bye.

- Good afternoon. - Good afternoon. What can I get you?

- I noticed you're selling the place. - That's correct.

Why are you selling? Lack of customers?

We've got customers. I'm planning on moving to a foreign country.

Our only son moved to Canada and liked it. Now they want us there.

- Are you planning to buy the place? - Perhaps.

I just returned from overseas. Spent about twenty years there.

I've been looking for something like this.

I own a cottage by the lakeshore. I'd like to sell it.

- Would that interest you? - Possibly.

- Would you like to see the storeroom? - Thank you.

Onnela ("A Place of Joy")

It's no goldmine but you can make a living.

I don't desire piles of cash.

Just peace and solitude.

Here you go.

- Good luck and prosperity. - Thank you.

- And happy journey to the distant west. - Thank you.

- But this is good wine. - Yes, the vicar has always liked it too.

- I need to go to service on Sunday. - Right.

The churches here have a much more pious atmosphere than overseas.

Now I feel so good knowing you're moving here.

It's nice to know a really good person lives here in Onnela.

It's good now. Thank you.

Well, director M�enp�� is admiring his business.

- Welcome to the town's business life. - Thank you.

My part will be modest.

What a chance that we met.

I was going to visit on Monday but we can talk business now.

I'm planning on transferring my finances to your bank.

That warms a bank manager's heart.

Let's go for an evening stroll, so that we can talk.

I'm planning on opening both a check and a deposit account.

- What kind of sums are we talking about? - Well...

10 million in the check account and 5 million in the deposit account.

And you said modest?

It's just my salary...

For two decades of hard work.

Work that nobody appreciated.

Behind that hill there's good land. Owned by the church.

Our vicar has a nice idea.

He'd like to build a club house for youths.

Have you met vicar Kettunen?

I haven't, not yet.

I own that movie theater.

An exciting movie's playing there. I could give you a free ticket.

Thank you but I've seen it.

Hey Paavo, get over here!

Hello!

- Hello. - Can I introduce director M�enp��?

- This is rural police chief Hukkinen. - Nice to meet you.

So you're the new resident in Onnela? How do you like it?

Thank you. Worthy of its name.

I believe it will be a nest of joy and peace.

- How did you find the film, Paavo? - Implausible. No such murderers exist.

- He would've been caught in five minutes. - I don't think so.

I thought the murderer was very skillful.

I'm sure you would've solved it in an instant, Paavo.

I'm sure. Murderers don't look that innocent.

A real cop smells a murderer from a distance.

A murderer who is intelligent enough is near impossible to catch.

Well!

After all, the police only knows about those crimes it can solve.

Many intelligent murderers roam the Earth who never get caught.

There's always room for imagination.

Rauhalampi has no other murderers than what's in Veijalainen's films.

We were on an evening walk. Care to join?

- Well, let's go... - Right.

May I welcome our newest member?

Thank you.

A beautiful church you've got here.

- Your sermon was excellent. - It wasn't anything special.

- May I join you? It's nice to walk on such a beautiful spring day. - My pleasure.

- How did you like our choir? - Very good. Especially the kids' singing.

Yes. Pure and beautiful like small angels.

- Do you like to sing? - I sang bass when I was younger.

- Then I'd like to see you in our choir. - If you'll take me.

My my... Those youths need to replace the highway with another hobby.

I agree. We're losing touch on the youth.

That cafe is a place of sin.

It draws youth to that awful music.

Let's go inside and you'll see what I mean.

- May I offer a cup of coffee? - Thank you, yes.

Look. That's what I meant.

- Nothing is sacred to them. - They need help.

What would the gentlemen like?

Two cups of coffee and...

- Would vicar like cake? - Thank you, yes.

So...

Two cakes, too.

That girl is the source of sin.

She's what draws the youth here.

- Who's she? - She's Kirsti Penttil�.

Her reputation is dubious.

I wish I could give her another job.

It would clear the atmosphere, but nobody dares to hire her.

I would like to build a club house for the youth.

We're poor. It's just a dream.

That dream must be realized.

Vicar... What if...

I donated towards your club house...

One million?

Mi-million? A whole million?

Yes, it's too little for such a good cause.

The youth must be removed from highways and cafes.

What if we tried crowdsourcing?

I'll take care of it.

Our church has been given a good person.

I must go tell Sandra immediately, I mean the missus.

- I hope you don't mind if I leave? - Not at all. I'll have another cup.

Miss. Come here.

Sit down please.

- Let's talk. - What about?

- Do you like the job? - Sometimes. Rarely.

- What of it? - I'm offering you a job.

- I can't sell radios. - A job at a cottage.

I need a housekeeper.

I live alone.

Me, a housekeeper?

I can barely brew coffee.

- My house is basic. - And salary?

- How much do you earn here? - 24,000 a month.

I'll pay double.

48,000?

That's a lot for an incompetent housekeeper.

What else do I need to do?

I'm by myself too much...

I miss company.

You want me to hold your hand on lonely nights?

Will you say yes?

Fine.

- Can I get the check please? - No...

It's on me.

Hello?

- Seems vacant. - But the door was open...

Where's that humming coming from?

- Good afternoon, director M�enp��. - What a pleasant surprise.

This is a little hobby of mine.

- That's a radio transmitter. - Yes, it is.

I'm passionate about amateur radio.

Must be a nice hobby. And it suits the owner of a radio company.

Yes, it's a lonely man's hobby. The ether is filled with friends.

You must've had something to talk about? Shall we go upstairs?

Is that Miettinen's home-made wine?

Yes, it is.

- That too got left for me. - Right.

- Can I offer you a glass? Please. - Thank you.

Director M�enp��. Your promise got the ball rolling.

Veijalainen has promised 100,000, as well as a loan from the bank.

The rural police chief has promised to organize voluntary workers.

Now I believe my dream will finally be realized.

And that's thanks to you, director M�enp��.

Well...

It's so minor what one can do for another.

Money's not enough. I'd like to do more.

You wanted to do more. This is your chance.

We've come to ask you to be the chairman of the construction committee.

This is an honor to me.

I hope I can manage such a demanding task.

Thank you. It's done then?

Let's drink to our mutual project.

Well...

Perhaps just for this special case. But only one glass.

- Hello. - Hello.

And welcome.

I'm here. Like we discussed.

I hired Miss Penttil� as my housekeeper.

I tend to burn the morning porridge.

Excuse me. I need to go show her her room.

Just wait until the women hear about this.

Don't give evil thoughts room.

I know the facts.

I was going to hire someone older but decided to give the girl a chance.

I remembered what you said about her, vicar.

I thank you on behalf of my aberrant church member.

The construction committee meeting is tomorrow at 6 PM.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

- There you go. - Thank you.

I've never met such a selfless person as director M�enp��.

I talked to him about Penttil� this morning. About a possible change of job to save her.

He acted immediately.

- How do you like the room? - The best I ever had.

You deserve the best.

Why me?

You're the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.

As soon as I saw you I decided to take you away from that cafe.

I couldn't stand the way those young rascals were staring at you.

- You deserve better. - How will I know this is better?

I'll get you anything you want. I'll do anything for you.

- And what do I have to do? - To like me.

- Can you do that? - Well, you're a man after all.

- Is the salary still what you offered? - Of course.

I must change.

Sandra, darling. Is the food service ready?

Very soon, Evald.

It looks so fabulous. We can start soon.

Are you certain Mr. M�enp�� knows nothing about this surprise?

Just yesterday I told him the inauguration wouldn't be until next week.

A vicar who lies like that!

It was just a white lie.

How happy M�enp�� will be after this surprise.

A year ago there was just land here and now we have an inauguration.

How will we get M�enp�� here so he won't suspect anything?

My, we didn't even think of that.

This rural police chief here is used to catching people.

If he could get an innocent person this time.

All has been revealed.

I don't...

- I don't understand. - You will soon.

- But, I... - Quiet.

Put the jacket on and follow.

Now you'll pay for what you've done.

They're coming now.

Choir! Quickly here.

Where's Liisa?

A lot of people inside want to have a word with you.

Hello, hello, hello, welcome, you are welcomed

Hello, hello, hello

Welcome, welcome!

Mr. M�enp��, our thanks to you For making this dream house come true.

These flowers show our gratitude Better than songs or speeches could.

Go ahead, Liisa.

Three hurrahs for a good person.

Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah!

Brother M�enp��, you are the heart and soul of this project.

It's thanks to you that we have this house.

Where our youth can get together and have good hobbies.

That's why we chose you as our church's youth club's honorary member.

I've always been a lonely man.

Now I have sisters and brothers. Every one of you.

I feel at home.

Listen, we should promote brother M�enp�� as the theater club's director.

When I went to get him in my role,

he acted like a criminal so well I nearly arrested him for real.

I had a small hunch about all this.

That's why I acted the way I did.

And now director M�enp�� will perform our sports club's opening shot.

I'd like to have a word with you.

As you may know, the municipal election is coming up,

and we wanted you to be a candidate.

Thank you very much, but politics don't interest me.

- I don't subscribe to any party. - But that's a good thing.

We want someone unbiased and reasonable in the town council.

- You'd get more than enough support. - That's right.

Well, I'll consider it.

- Won't you have a cup of coffee? - Thank you.

Will you wait or come with me?

TELEVISION ELECTRIC COMPANY

I'm coming with you.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Got any 12-volt car light bulbs? - Yes, we should have them.

- Okay. - There you go. - How much? - 400 marks.

- There you go. - Thank you.

- Are you the shop owner, Kaarlo M�enp��? - Yes, I am.

- Do you live here? - For little over a year.

I spent about 20 years overseas.

- This is a beautiful village. - Yes, it is.

- Let's go. Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Enter.

Sylvi? Hello there!

- Back from vacation? - Yes.

- How are you? - Well...

- Sorry for disturbing but it's important. - Tell me.

Still remember your husband Kaarlo?

Why ask about him, he left nearly 20 years ago.

That scumbag.

Went overseas and left me with my newborn.

What if you could meet him?

I'd smack his ear.

- Why? - We drove through Rauhalampi...

There was a radio company owned by a Kaarlo M�enp��.

So? It's a common surname.

- What was his middle name? - Waldemar.

The sign said: "Kaarlo W. M�enp��."

- Did you see him? - Yes, and talked with him too.

He said he had just returned from overseas.

What did he look like?

Dark, curly hair, below 50 years of age.

It all matches.

I'll be leaving on a business trip soon.

I think I'll go through there and have a look at him.

- Hello. What can I get you? - I'd like to meet shop owner M�enp��.

- Speaking. - I represent radio accessories.

- I'm Katri M�enp��. - That's nice.

- Are we related? - That's what I thought at first.

But now I'm certain we've never met.

- Can I show you some new products? - I'm all ears.

- Please. - Thank you.

Electric razors, brand Philishave.

Six vibrating massagers, and that's it.

I've got here genuine English table tennis balls.

Do you play it here?

I might buy a few dozen.

- Okay. - I'm the church's sports club's chairman.

I could give them as a donation.

Can you guess the reason I came inside other than to sell?

I have no clue.

When I was young I married a man called Kaarlo Waldemar M�enp��.

He left me and went overseas.

I noticed the same name on the sign, including the middle initial.

Can I ask what it is?

Uh... Walter.

- Thought you'd meet your husband here? - I was hoping to. But you're so different.

- Do you plan to resume your trip today? - Yes, I just need to have lunch.

- Are there any decent restaurants here? - Can I offer a lunch at my cottage?

- Thank you, but it's too much trouble. - Not at all.

- I'll just give my housekeeper a call. - Thank you but you're too kind.

It's been refreshing to get to know you. even though you are a M�enp��.

I've only just started to like the surname.

- Do you still think about your husband? - Not anymore.

At first yes.

I struggled a lot but now I'm fine.

I've been fine for years.

I happen to have my husband's photo here.

It was taken right before his disappearance.

A handsome man. I wonder where he might be.

I don't care one bit.

Can I offer a glass of home-made wine?

- I made it. - Thank you, but I'm driving.

It's alcohol-free.

I'll go get it from the storeroom.

Just a moment...

I'll give some instructions to the housekeeper.

Grab a bicycle and go immediately to Iso-Ranttila.

- Buy a liter of strawberries. - It's more than 10 km.

- I promised my guest. - Let her go by car.

It's an order. Got it?

Fine.

I just had a thought.

I've designed an electric invention.

Could you be the saleswoman for it?

I'd pay you 25%.

- I'll think about it. - I have a sample in my workshop.

Would you check it out?

I've created a cozy corner there.

Perhaps it's best that I go first.

This is my passion. A radio transmitter.

- It must be an interesting hobby. - Yes, it is.

But have a look in the next room.

That one's very interesting.

Go ahead.

- What is this room? - A tomb.

- Whose? - Yours.

Mine... Don't...

- What do you mean? - I noticed you inspecting a passport.

- Whose was it? - My husband's.

- You've murdered him. - Yes, indeed.

And since you know about it, you must follow him.

- I won't tell anyone. - I don't believe you.

I'm a powerful man now.

And I only get more powerful.

Soon I'll be in the town council, then the congress.

I'll get even more power.

You think I'd let you ruin it?

- You can't kill me. - Oh yes, I can.

It's very easy.

I'll scream. They'll catch you.

Nobody will hear you.

That lady from Helsinki is leaving. The shop owner bought a lot from her.

There's your strawberries.

I suspect they were an excuse to get me out.

- What are you saying? - You wanted to be alone with her.

Will there be a new housekeeper?

- Maybe you'd like a more mature woman? - Shut your mouth.

- You mustn't talk about her. - I can see I'm not wanted.

So you're planning to leave?

- That won't do. - I can leave anytime.

You're mistaken.

- You're only leaving to prison. - For what?

I've lost money and valuables.

- You're the only plausible suspect. - That's a lie.

Who will they believe more?

- Could you really do that to me? - That depends on you.

If you do what I want -

- you can relax. - What is it that you want?

You.

I'm going downstairs.

I'll try to connect to a South American radio amateur.

Why's the downstairs door locked?

None of your business.

Hey, balls are surfacing from the bottom of the river.

Bloody h... I mean that's interesting.

Kirsti, stop pouting.

I've apologized for what happened yesterday.

Sit down, we'll eat the strawberries together.

Wasn't it good that our guest was in a hurry?

Now we can enjoy these together.

- Did you mean what you said yesterday? - What does it matter?

It just showed how much I like you.

You like me too, right?

- Hello, Paavo. - Hello.

- Care for some strawberries? - I've no time. There's been an accident.

Really?

- What kind of accident? - A car fell into a river off a bridge.

We don't know to whom it belongs.

But Hanski Peltonen went for a dive.

He thinks it belongs to the lady from Helsinki.

- Didn't she meet you? - Yes, she did.

- I ordered a large batch from her. - When did you see her last?

I offered her lunch.

After that she went on her way.

- What time was that? - Around 8 o'clock.

It matches. I saw her with the vicar yesterday evening around 8 o'clock.

The car had Helsinki plates and it was driven by a woman. I think it was her.

I need you to come with me to identify the car and the body.

Of course.

That's a horrible accident.

That's right. Goodbye.

Miss, I won't be here for lunch.

It's her car.

She's attempted to escape but died while trying.

The stream has probably taken her.

Men, go search down the river.

- Lehtinen. - Yes?

Would you go get the hooks? We need them in the lake as well.

Paavo, let's get my boat.

I'll do the rowing.

I feel a little guilty.

- I should've stopped her. - What do you mean?

After lunch she complained about her heart.

- Perhaps she had a heart attack. - That would explain it. It was a hot day.

- I should've stopped her. - Kaarlo, don't get stressed out.

You are far too sensitive and selfless.

Fine, I'll call you later. Goodbye.

- You won't believe it was an accident? - Not in the slightest.

There's something rotten about it.

Katri went to Rauhalampi to check if a shop owner there was her husband.

It's too much of a coincidence that the accident happened there.

The local police chief has declared it an accident.

He suspected a heart attack.

Katri? She was healthy as a horse.

That's all for now. I'll go meet M�enp��.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Goodbye.

Well then...

- What do you think? Should I go? - Yes.

Every lead must be investigated. Even if it turns out to be just gossip.

Right.

Kaarlo M�enp�� a murderer?

That is the joke of the century.

He's in the church council.

One of the better known philanthropists here.

A while ago he was elected in the town council.

Let's go meet him and you'll see.

In Helsinki you think we're incompetent here in the countryside.

- Hello, Kaarlo. - Hello.

Guess who this is? A detective from Helsinki who's come to arrest you for murder.

- Who did I murder? - Your wife. You apparently have...

He's exaggerating.

We've discovered the deceased Katri M�enp�� came here

suspecting she'd find her missing husband. That is, you.

Perhaps it's best my assistant tells you what happened when Mrs. M�enp�� arrived.

He was here back then.

- Well, talk. - Nothing special about it.

The lady was selling and he was buying.

Did she show any signs of knowing Mr. M�enp��?

No. She said she had been married to a Kaarlo M�enp��.

That's why she came in.

But our boss looked completely different.

I see... That explains it.

- My apologies but that's what our job is like. - Of course. It's your duty.

- May I offer lunch before you leave? - Thank you.

- You too? - Yes.

You take care of the shop.

Well, I don't know about that...

It's far too great an honor to me.

Yes, mutual interest above all.

So the council meeting is tomorrow at 6 PM?

Sounds good. Goodbye.

Guess what? They're making me the town council's chairman.

Everyone's decided to vote for me, assuming I say yes.

- Isn't that wonderful? - Sure, it is.

- Going somewhere? - Dancing.

- Dancing? - Yes.

It's my day off.

- You're going nowhere. - You can't stop me.

I've been treated like a prisoner. Not seeing anyone or going anywhere.

You don't need anyone other than me.

Don't you get it? I'm a powerful man.

I'll make it very far.

So you want to go dancing?

- With whom? - No one in particular.

- So dance for me then. - I don't want to.

You must. Don't you get it?

I love you. Since I first saw you.

You're mine. I used to love someone...

She laughed at me. You won't do that.

- Dance for me. - I can't. - Yes, you can.

Nobody must object me.

Whoever does, gets punished!

Dance!

Dance!

- Did you find a murder in the accident? - Yeah, right.

I just made a fool of myself.

- That's the last time I follow a lead based on women's talk. - Come on now.

Well, I must write a report about it, anyway.

The superiors will think I'm a fool who can't achieve anything.

They're used to things like this.

Here's a case that's been active for over a year. Started out as an accident.

I could prove it was a robbery-murder. And that's all I could find.

- Perhaps a happy coincidence can solve the case. - What's that?

Remember that managing clerk Leino we found in the burned up car?

The salary money he was delivering, more than 25 million, was missing.

Yeah, I remember that.

Well what's that murder candidate of yours like?

The town bigwig, a very nice man.

He offered me lunch and showed his radio equipment. He's into amateur radio.

- His housekeeper was very cute. - What a funny coincidence.

The only thing we know about the victim is that he was into amateur radio.

What did this M�enp�� look like?

Below 50 years of age, sturdy, round-faced.

A gentleman with a friendly smile.

He looked similar to this deceased Henrik Leino.

If Leino had no mustache and different hair, he could be his big brother.

- Is M�enp�� an old resident there? - No.

He bought the shop a little more than a year ago.

Had returned from overseas.

I see...

I think I'm going to Rauhalampi too...

- Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.

- I'd like to talk to the housekeeper. - That's me.

I'm detective J�rvinen from the National Bureau of Investigation.

I have a small request.

First of all, don't tell anyone my profession.

Second, if someone local asks for a room, tell them there's none.

- Understood? - Yes. - Thank you. Goodbye.

Miss, excuse me, but...

Miss, I need to ask you something...

I'm a tourist looking for directions.

- Is that true? - Sure. - Then ask away.

I'm J�rvinen from the radio center. I'd like to meet Kaarlo M�enp��.

- Do you know where he lives? - I do, yes.

- I live in the same building. - What a coincidence.

Would you get in and show direction?

Fine.

- This seems nice. - It's an excellent vibrator. Very popular.

And this is a travel radio that can also be used in cars.

I see...

- Does it support VHF? - Yes.

And this... This here is a damn fine radio transmitter.

Brand new from England.

Are there any radio amateurs in this town?

No. Other than one.

- Me. - Really?

- I am too. - Oh, I see.

- What's your code? - 2XGV.

6HW. We know each other. We've talked before.

- We can go by first name, then. Kaarlo. - What a happy surprise. I'm Ake.

I was planning on staying for a few days to do some fishing.

That would be nice.

- We could talk by radio in the evenings. - Is there an inn here? I'd reserve a room.

- Or what if you could do that? - Of course. Just a minute.

Good evening. This is director M�enp��.

I'd like to reserve a room for Mr. J�rvinen.

Is that so? How unfortunate.

So long.

How unfortunate...

There are no vacancies.

That is unfortunate.

- I just have to spend the night outside. - Absolutely not.

I own a very nice house by the coast. You could even fish through the window.

- Miss Penttil� will make your bed. - It's too much trouble for you.

I'd be glad to do it.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- Any fish? - Not yet, but a few close ones.

- I'm going out. Care to join in? - I have to catch something.

As you wish. Make yourself at home.

- Miss Penttil� will make you breakfast. - You're too kind.

In the evening we'll try out some long distance connections.

Right? Till then!

- Good morning. - Good morning.

- I guess I'm a bit of a nuisance. - I'm happy you're here.

He told me to make myself at home.

- May I take my jacket off? - Of course.

- Are you from here? - I've lived here my whole life.

Rauhalampi... The name feels so familiar.

- It must've been in the news recently. - Yes, it has been.

There was a car accident a while ago. A woman fell into a river.

The body is still missing.

That's right. I kind of knew her.

She worked for a competitor.

- Did you see her? - Yes...

I served her lunch to this very table.

She left from here and drove off the bridge.

I wasn't here when she left. Director M�enp�� sent me on an errand...

Once I returned both were gone. The whole trip was in vain.

Thank you. It was good.

I think I'll go catch some bass.

You're actually a strange sight in a small town like this.

- Why's that? - Well...

- You're uncommonly beautiful. - Don't give me that.

- Helsinki must be lovely. - How come?

There are so many people there.

Nobody has time to think about other people's problems.

Everyone lives their own lives.

It would be easy to get lost in that crowd.

Why not move to Helsinki? I'm sure you'd get a job.

I couldn't.

- I'm bound to this damned town. - It's a nice place.

And your employer seems like a very nice man too.

Listen... I'd like to tell you something.

Go ahead.

I can't. Why would I trust my worries to a stranger?

- What's your hurry? - The director told me to warm up the sauna.

I'll be leaving early today.

- Close the store and put the money in the safe. - Got it.

- Can I help? - I can do it on my own.

I'll help you.

Miss Penttil�...

I need to have a word with you.

Excuse me for being nosy but...

Since I knew the deceased woman, I'd like to ask you something.

You told me director M�enp�� sent you on an errand?

What was it?

He ordered me to go buy strawberries for that lady.

- How far? - 10 km from here.

And when you came back they were both gone?

Isn't it a little strange?

- What do you mean? - Doesn't it seem like an excuse?

Like they wanted to be alone.

How did M�enp�� appear when he came back? Did he seem nervous?

Don't ask. I don't want to answer.

- Miss Penttil�, what are you afraid of? - Nothing.

- You're afraid, I've noticed it. - Let me be.

South America is actually a very interesting country.

The last seven years I spent in S�o Paulo, Brazil.

- But then I got homesick. - You've had an interesting life.

- Not like this sales rep life of mine. - Greetings from sauna.

- Shall I pour the coffee? - Please.

Do join our company.

We're enjoying the Saturday evening.

I'm sure you're thirsty too after sauna?

Let's have a glass of this excellent home-made wine. There you go.

Let's drink to the beautiful summer and luck in fishing.

Bottoms up.

I heard Miss Penttil� say there was a fatal car accident here recently.

That is unfortunately true.

- Has the body been found? - No.

I think they'll never find it.

We searched for it in vain for many days.

- The sauna sure made me sleepy. - You should always swim afterwards.

We did that with director M�enp�� and...

We're not sleepy at all.

- Wasn't that a yawn? - I guess I didn't swim enough.

Speaking of accidents...

A few years ago a friend of mine was killed in a car accident.

He was into amateur radio. That's how I got to know him.

He was taking salaries to a worksite.

The car was found burned up with the body.

- The money was burned up too. - A hefty accident for the company.

A good employee and 25 million Finnish marks.

How did you know the amount? You were overseas when it happened.

I remember reading about it in some old paper.

I read detective novels a lot.

I guess that's where I got one funny hobby.

Whenever I read about accidents, I imagine them as clever murders,

with an exciting backstory.

Would you like to hear Leino's story? He was that deceased friend of mine.

It would surely be interesting.

I think that he was tempted when delivering the money.

On the way he murdered someone, say person X.

He put the victim in the car, took his papers and the money.

Pushed the car down a cliff and set it on fire.

Then Leino moved somewhere far away

and now leads a respectful life as X with the money.

A very intriguing theory.

Have you got a story like that for Mrs. M�enp��?

Yes. And most peculiarly...

It fits in with the case of Leino.

Mr. X has a wife he's abandoned a few decades ago.

The wife hears a certain man lives in a peaceful town...

The man's name matches her husband's.

Out of curiosity she goes to meet the man.

But she meets... Leino.

She finds out something and that's why she ends up in a car accident as well.

But because most likely she's been...shot...

...her body will never be found.

You're the murderer.

Leino, don't move.

I'm itching to shoot you.

You've poisoned us.

I still have time...

- ...to shoot you before my death. - Listen, detective J�rvinen.

The story was interesting but it had no ending.

I'll be the one to write it.

Go ahead and shoot.

Kaarlo M�enp�� is too clever for you.

I removed the bullets.

My gun, on the other hand, is loaded.

And I'll soon use it to shoot both of you.

Welcome back to the land of the living.

Though it'll be very short.

You've slept well for the past two hours.

How does detective J�rvinen like my ending?

You hoped to find Katri M�enp��'s body.

You'll find it. It's behind this very wall,

where I'll soon place your bodies.

And then I'll cover the hole again with bricks.

You're out of your mind. Don't you see you'll get caught?

I'm not Leino. I'm Kaarlo M�enp��.

I never liked Leino. He wasn't manly.

He accepted a poor life. He got mocked and he accepted it.

I killed Leino. But it was a job well done.

He got freedom.

I, Kaarlo M�enp��,

reign supreme over all mankind.

Nobody can stop me.

I'm power itself.

It's no use talking to him.

Remember, children, to sing loud and clear.

You, Liisa, hand the flowers and say loudly...

"Congratulations on your birthday, kindhearted Mr. M�enp��."

Hello?

Hello? Anybody home?

Mr. M�enp��'s working hard down there. Let's surprise him while he's working.

This has to be a surprise...

Dove of fortune's flying, From abroad it's flying.

It carries a lucky letter To its one begetter,

Who will see his life get better.

Tell me who will be the lucky one today?

Our good friend will be the lucky one today.

Liisa's turn.

Congratulations to the kindhearted Mr. M�enp��.

Thank you, Liisa.

Happy birthday to you, Kaarlo.

Let's hope for many more years like this.

I hope you'll stay with us for a long time,

as a respected model citizen...

But... What are you doing?

- You're bound... - They're playing cops and robbers.

You sure have a lot of childish imagination.

- Can we join in, Mr. M�enp��? - The game is over.

Mr. M�enp�� caught us. But you boys get to untie us.

Children, Mr. M�enp��'s leaving for Helsinki.

His friends have a huge party there for him.

Oh! Well, then wait a minute and we'll sing first.

Let's form a "lane of honor". Girls to the left and boys to the right.

Like that.

Now then...

We send you Heaven's blessing For work that's hard and stressing.

This is what we wish to you, Time and time again we do,

That you find your fortune true.

Tell me who will be the lucky one today?

Our good friend will be the lucky one today.