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7 YEARS EARLIER

Today is a great day.

The day our graduates take the oath.

Only the best of you have made it through to the end.

You didn't break down, you showed courage,

dedication to the profession and persistence.

Now, you can prove your professionalism in action

and serve your country!

Attention! Stand in line!

Stand to attention!

Get ready to take the oath!

We intercepted a call. It seems the kidnapper called her.

- Has anyone talked to her? - We were waiting for you.

Listen, thanks for yesterday.

The lift isn't working.

- Did she call the police? - No, we showed up.

- When did he call? - During the night.

But we only just got the transcript.

- How did you know? - Your phone's tapped.

Is that legal?

These are unspoken investigative acts. We'll stay here until the next call.

No.

He said "no police".

We won't interfere. You'll be the one talking.

Ask him to let you talk to your son.

He won't agree.

Then tell him no deal.

He's bound to threaten you, but you must insist on it.

Stand your ground.

You should also ask him about this girl.

- What girl? - Alina Borovko.

She was kidnapped 2 days ago.

- I don't know her. - But the kidnapper probably does.

Can I see Bogdan's room, please?

Sure, that way.

Can I

have your phone?

My parents died in a car accident when I was 9.

I grew up in an orphanage.

So, when Bogdan was born,

I had no idea what to do with him.

Of course, I understood that babies need to be fed,

dressed, washed, but...

I had no feelings for him.

If I'd just taken better care of him, this wouldn't have happened.

Answer it.

If it's him, do as we agreed.

Hello.

Have you missed me?

I want to talk to Bogdan.

Have you got the money?

- I only have half. - Then you'll get half of your son.

Let me speak to my son!

He's asleep.

Do you have the girl too?

Who's there? Did you call the cops?

My conditions: I want half the ransom today.

What about Bogdan?

Meet me at the abandoned boat station outside town.

- 2am. Understood? - Please let me talk to my son!

When I get my money, you'll get your Bogdan.

Please take another look. Are you sure you don't know him?

I don't.

We've got the list of stagehands at the concert. We're checking them now.

Great.

So, the son of Svetlana Radishcheva,

AKA the singer Didi,

was kidnapped last night.

There's a ransom demand.

The suspect: Anatoly Usenko.

The tenant of the flat where the kidnapped girl was held.

We've just discovered that he also worked in the club

where Didi's concert was due to take place.

The ransom drop will be here.

16 km west out of town, then deep into the woods to the river.

The river is separated from the road by a line of trees.

It's only a couple of minutes on foot. We'll be stationed here.

As mushroom hunters.

You'll be in the old fisherman's hut. We'll communicate by walkie talkie.

And remember, everyone, he's holding a child hostage.

Maybe even two. Bogdan Radishchev and Alina Borovka.

Hello.

I'd like to speak to an investigator.

WANTED ANATOLY USENKO

Naumova.

OK.

Usenko's in custody.

How?

He gave himself up.

- It's a coincidence! - A very interesting one.

You rent a flat in the building where a child gets abducted.

It's got nothing to do with me!

Then you get on the stage in the club where another child disappears.

That's too many coincidences, don't you think?

Look, some guy came up to me in a bar

and asked me to rent a flat for him in my name. He paid generously.

You didn't think it odd?

I needed the money to send my daughter to school.

Why did he need that flat?

I asked him that too.

But he said it was none of my business

and paid a bit extra to stop me asking questions.

And then?

Then I met the landlord.

What's his name? Kravchenko.

We talked about conditions, he was reluctant to rent it to me.

Then I made an offer and he agreed straight away.

OK then.

Why were you in the club?

I've worked for this company for a long time. I do loading or assembly.

When did you leave the club?

- When the job was done. Around 6pm. - Where did you go?

Home, to sleep. I was up early.

- Who can confirm that? - My wife.

Describe the guy in the bar.

Medium height,

dark hair, beard.

Any distinguishing features, like tattoos or scars?

No, nothing special.

- A neat little story. - I'm telling the truth.

I'm not lying, I swear! I came here voluntarily.

Do you know this girl?

I guess so, I saw her on TV.

You'll need to help do a sketch of the man in the bar.

OK.

Remove the handcuffs please.

Yes? Have you found her?

I'm writing it down.

Station 13. Where's that?

Got it. Thanks.

I'm on my way.

NO MATCHES FOUND ON VARTA NAUMOVA QUERY

Let's go through it again. We've searched the factory.

What about abandoned industrial sites?

The district stations have drawn blanks too.

We've gone wrong.

We've missed something.

Wait, Bondar had one.

Go ahead.

Step aside.

What's going on?

As of now, another team will be investigating Bondar's murder.

Protasov and Luzhyn. You've got the kidnapping.

- It's one case. They're connected. - Not anymore.

- That's private. - The investigation will decide that.

- That's private. - The investigation will decide that.

Let's go.

It doesn't mean anything.

We find the kidnapper, we solve Bondar's murder.

- I'm going to the hospital. - Sure.

Thanks. Call me if anything comes up.

So you know everything?

Yes.

How did it happen?

He was tracking the girl's kidnapper

while we were trying to get a search warrant.

The official story is that Valery tried to stop him

and got shot.

Any witnesses?

Nobody noticed anything.

How come.

Bondar was alone without a partner?

Gorai didn't want to alert the kidnapper, so he sent him alone.

And the kidnapper

was smart enough to identify him, approach him and shoot him.

What is it?

Nothing.

Have you ever heard of Investigative Unit 7?

We called them "The Seven".

- I've heard gossip. - This isn't gossip, Maxim.

The Seven is not just a unit.

The guys there are real hardcore.

Well,

they say they control the drug trafficking in town.

I'll tell you more. They're the ones bringing it in.

They're dirty cops.

So how's Bondar involved?

I don't know.

Something wasn't right with him before he died.

Hello?

Hi, have you got Bondar's postmortem yet?

- Yes, I do. - And?

Death from a gunshot.

At close range. That's it.

Kipling, the reporter.

Why are you interested in our station?

I'm interested in one of your former officers, Varta Naumova.

Why?

She's investigating some high-profile crimes.

What exactly do you want to know?

Why did she leave here?

What does that have to do with the investigation?

There's public concern.

Two kidnappings in the past 4 days.

Why should I tell you anything?

I hope the information is worth it.

Well,

I've known Naumova for some time.

When I say "known", let's put it like this:

I first met her about 7 years ago.

Under particularly strange circumstances.

In the maternity ward.

Where?

Back then, I was a regular district officer and was often called in

to do various paperwork.

For instance?

For instance, to testify in cases of child abandonment.

She abandoned the newborn right there in the hospital.

I believe it was a girl.

I don't remember now.

Hi there.

Didi will be in place at 2am.

The patrols are bringing her the bag with the cash now.

You mean the fake money?

The usual drill.

If it kicks off,

stay down.

Varta, are you coming?

You're late.

Walk them and feed them.

I heard about Bogdan.

What do the police say?

Mind your own business.

Let's go.

I can't shake off the feeling that we're wasting our time.

Unfortunately, that's all we can do for now.

Why did he stream the video of Alina Borovko?

He's trying to say something. But what?

Radishcheva got a call from the kidnapper.

He's changed the time and place.

- Why didn't she inform us? - I don't know. She's scared?

She's been reluctant to cooperate from the start.

Is she wearing a wire?

No, we just gave her the bag and instructions.

But she knows her phone is tapped!

Maybe he's guessed it too and he's trying to outsmart us.

- You think he's that clever? - That, or completely stupid.

I've done what you asked.

I'm not leaving without Bogdan!

Damn.

Come on.

- What are you doing here? - Trying to help you.

If you followed our instructions, it'd be much easier.

But he said "no police"!

Don't worry, we're monitoring the perimeter. He can't escape.

Did you tell anyone about the ransom?

No.

Maybe somebody came round, noticed something.

Why are you asking?

He's not acting logically.

We think something scared him off.

He said "no police". That's why he changed the location.

I can see a dog running.

The dog is approaching the bag. Damn.

The dog's taking the bag. Stand by.

- Whoever is closest, get the bag. - Roger that.

Sam? Sam! Move it, come on.

Come here, come on.

Good boy. What a good boy!

Clever dog.

Get in, in you go.

- I see a man with the bag. - Don't shoot.

- He's running into the hangar. - Goddamn it.

Fucking dog walker.

I'm going with you.

No, it's too dangerous.

He must be here somewhere. Block all the exits.

Where the hell could he have gone?

Where's your master?

Come on, follow me.

Bastards.

Sam.

Shit.

What an idiot.

How did he manage to kidnap the children?

He didn't.

Screw you!

Get your hands off!

You bastard! What have you done to Bogdan?

That's enough! Get him out of here!

I hope you rot in jail, you hear me? Let go of me.

Where's Bogdan?

- Do you know him? - He walks my dogs.

Try to calm down. Well question him down at the station.

If he knows anything, he'll talk.

But please, this time do as we say!

What about Bogdan?

He didn't have your son.

I don't like it much..

Good morning, darlings.

- Morning. - Morning!

- Morning. - Morning.

Can I see?

The dress is connected to the sleeve...

Where's my favourite girl?

There she is.

- I like her. - That's great, now give it here.

Come on, hand it over.

Come on.

- How are you? - I didn't sleep well.

I was thinking about those abducted kids. It's terrifying.

Let me.

Ladies, can you get the plates ready?

Let's repeat the basic rules.

- With strangers you... - Don't talk!

Well done. If an adult asks you for help?

- Tell them to ask another adult. - Great!

Do you know Mum's and Dad's phone numbers

- off by heart? - Yes!

- Enjoy your breakfast. - Thank you!

What's wrong?

INVESTIGATOR OF KIDNAPPING CASES ABANDONED OWN DAUGHTER AT BIRTH Isn't this Varta?

INVESTIGATOR OF KIDNAPPING CASES ABANDONED OWN DAUGHTER AT BIRTH

Good morning. This is a photofit of the man who,

according to Usenko, asked him to rent the flat for him.

Thanks.

That's definitely not the dog walker.

I'll be right back.

Has the video come back online?

You have a visitor.

Dad?

- Hello, Varta. - How did you get here?

They let me in.

You can't stay here. What do you want?

Is it true?

The article. Is it true?

- Show me. - What do you mean?

INVESTIGATOR OF KIDNAPPING CASES ABANDONED OWN DAUGHTER AT BIRTH

Varta, wait! Wait, let's talk.

What's going on?

Varta, for God's sake, slow down. Varta, talk to me.

So, let's talk.

- Why didn't you tell me you're back? - I didn't have time.

Are you back for good?

So the article is true?

Varta, it's a disgrace.

- It doesn't concern you. - I'm your father.

Really?

You were never there. Not even when Mum died.

You know I was working hard to pay for her treatment.

- You ran away. - That's not true!

You sent me to a sports boarding school.

So that I wouldn't remind you of her.

You still could have told me.

Why didn't you?

I didn't want the child.

- I would have helped. - How?

By buying another car?

The dog walker's here.

I've got work to do.

Are you OK?

Yes.

Here's the report on the search of his flat.

Of course, no sign of any children being there.

He's not married, is he?

So why all this lingerie?

What's your connection to Svetlana Radishcheva and her son Bogdan?

If you don't let me go,

I won't tell you where the boy is.

- You look after her dogs? - Yes.

Did you hear me?

Do you have a crush on Svetlana Radishcheva?

I hate her.

Stupid bitch!

Her dogs live better than me.

She treats me like a piece of shit on her shoes.

Did you want to hurt her?

He just wanted her attention.

Why the hell would I need her attention?

Why do you collect her lingerie then?

I want a lawyer.

And get me some water.

How about this?

You give us the boy,

and we get you water and a lawyer.

No.

That won't do.

What did you talk about with Bogdan?

The kidnapper and the victim often talk a lot.

About everything.

- We discussed many things. - What exactly?

And who does he love more, Mum or Dad's parents?

Yes.

That's what we discussed.

He said he loved his mum's parents more.

That's odd. Didi is an orphan.

Listen to me, arsehole! You jeopardised that boy's life.

- I didn't touch him! - And?

I thought it was a crazy fan, so I exploited the situation.

- For financial gain? - I saw the news on TV,

and I took my chance.

I would have admitted.

I didn't have the boy as soon as I got the money.

- Where did you get his glasses? - They're random.

This bitch doesn't even know what her son wears.

Go to hell!

May I?

Pavel Zhizlevsky. 34 years old.

Single. No kids. No criminal record.

Works at an animal shelter.

He looks after the singer's dogs. He made it all up to get money.

He doesn't have the boy. Here.

A sketch of the man we should be looking for.

We need to show it to Borovko and distribute it to all stations.

- And I wanted to call... - You're suspended.

- Wait, why? - Shut up.

Take some time off, a few days.

Viktor, I don't understand.

Didn't you tell me

she's not all there?

Varta!

- I need your help. - I'm not all there, remember?

Pasha.

Let's go for a drive.

- Where to? - Let's get some fresh air.

Bus.

10 seconds.

It takes 10 seconds to cross the yard. Why didn't he see him?

What if his gun jammed? It happens.

So he just waited to get shot?

What if the gunman shot him from a distance?

The postmortem says he was shot at point-blank range.

- I don't get it then. - There's only one explanation.

The shooter approached him from the other side.

Bondar could have missed him then.

But 10 seconds isn't enough to put the girl in the car

- and get around the bus. - Exactly.

So it wasn't the kidnapper who shot Bondar.

Always a pleasure.

Max?

Look, I did detect drugs in Valery's blood.

I didn't want to make trouble for you. As his partner you'd have been checked.

It's not up to you to decide.

It was Gorai's decision. He ordered me to rewrite the report.

Max.