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THE TIME OF HONOR season 6

In last episode

Shoot.

Shoot!

- Get a grip. - And Rainer?

Read it.

Is that Rainer?

- What do you want? - Ten, no, twenty thousand dollars.

Tomorrow. We can split it.

In the name of Underground Poland... - Not this time!

CHILDREN OF THE WAR episode 71

How many bags of potatoes are left?

- The last one. - The last one?

Any coffee left?

No.

- What about Okon? - He'll make it.

- Lost a lot of blood but will live. - Thanks God.

At least that.

What about the money?

- Always the money all the time? - Relax.

Hidden away in a safe place.

Enough, we just keep losing people. We must inform Rys's family.

The worst thing is, he died for nothing.

- You hold a grudge? - About what?

Come on, Jelen. I wanted volunteers to go.

We were led up the path.

You said they had no chance. Yet again I'm disappointed in you.

I'm beginning to think it's not a coincidence.

Pardon?

You are to do the explaining.

Essentially nothing major happened.

When are we going to deal with Janisz?

You may leave, colonel.

- I'll decide what to do with you. - Yes ma'am.

We must leave here. As soon as.

Don't you know?

Yesterday there were shots in the hotel.

Calm down.

Don't you understand?

- We can't stay here anymore. - Stop shaking with fear, Rainer.

Don't call me that name.

I never thought I'd see the chief of the Gestapo in such a state.

Please.

Get a grip. Your hands are sweating.

Whatever happened in this hotel has nothing to do with our task.

Security Office.

Yesterday there were shots in this hotel and a body was found nearby.

We're investigating this

and want to talk to each guest.

Stay calm, if you refuse to testify, they are going to scrutinise you.

Fine, shall we begin with you?

Come along.

- Me? - Yes.

Why aren't you eating?

- Things got messy. - I don't want to know.

On Wednesday we're off to Swinoujscie.

I have to stay here.

Still?

- Will you tell me how long for? - I won't break my promise to you.

I don't want to live without you.

But until I've dealt with it, I won't be any use.

Why is this issue so important for you?

- It's just one spy. - It's not about him or any orders.

- What, then? - What I see when I can't sleep.

Those screams, shots, steps...

I can't sleep or focus on anything.

I feel it won't go away until I've dealt with it.

Don't leave without me, please.

- So you haven't seen anything? - Sadly, no.

What are you doing in Warsaw?

Me? I came here with my assistant on business.

Isn't your wife jealous?

I'm not married.

- If you have no more questions, I... - Sit down.

Are you sure we haven't met?

It's as if I've seen you before.

I'm in Warsaw for the first time.

What did you want to ask me?

Apart from yesterday's shooting,

a body was found near the hotel. We think the two things are connected.

- I know nothing. - We need to identify the body.

Did you see that man? Maybe he was hanging around the hotel?

No, I didn't see him.

- Sure? - I've never seen the man in my life.

- That's all. You're free to go. - Thank you.

I'm going back to Warsaw.

I need to finish Janisz's case.

Because of Janisz I lost a man.

We shouldn't deal with your affairs.

Ours? Janisz came here for you.

He didn't need to.

So you won't help?

- Other tasks. - Tasks?

From whom? Is this your private war?

- You go or stay? - Go.

- I take the money. - A third stays here.

Pardon?

I said, a third of the money is staying here.

I can't decide on that.

You're not deciding.

The money'll be split among the underground.

If you want to take a third, that's theft.

Damn you, Guzik.

Go back.

What is this?

Your evidence, sign it.

You're a fool, girl.

We have evidence against you anyway.

- So why do you need my signature? - We don't but you can help yourself.

Don't you understand?

If you sign it, you'll go to trial quickly and will start serving time.

- I'm in no hurry. - Neither are we.

But soon there will be a big amnesty.

Those with sentences will be released home,

those without won't.

Listen to my advice.

You want to get sentenced as soon as, or you may miss the amnesty.

As you wish. Guard!

Nylon stockings for the lady?

No, thank you.

Celina...

I knew you'd come.

Come on, let's sit down.

- Who was that? - I'd rather not say.

- Did he come back to the hotel? - I've not seen him since.

Shame, I thought I'd find him through you.

Why are you here? Is Michal with you?

What?

Our paths have separated.

- What? - I don't lie with the underground.

Now I'm an assistant to a Swiss entrepreneur.

Congratulations.

- What about Wanda? - She stayed in London.

In London...

I'd better head back.

Take care.

- Are you sure? - Quiet. He's here.

Relax.

- If... - He's here, quiet.

You're coming with us.

Aim at him. You're coming with us.

I see, Wozniak, you don't have much to say in this relationship.

- Shut up! - Come with us.

You think I've not made plans

in case you thought of something stupid?

If I get hurt, a letter is going to the SO.

Do you want to know what it says? Put the pistol away!

I understand you don't have the money for me?

The receptacle... it got lost, Mr...

War times.

In a week I want to have 30,000 dollars.

- How much? - 30,000,

if not, my notary is going to send the letter.

I wish you a pleasant walk.

Well?

Excuse me, could you call Lena Markiewicz?

Fine.

Ms Lena, someone to see you.

Lena?

Michal!

Michal!

I'm sorry I didn't get in touch.

- Can we talk? - Yes, come on.

Are they chasing you?

No, something else. Can you help me hide this?

Is it weapons?

See for yourself.

I can trust only you.

- Thank you. - No one will find it there.

I'll ask for it back shortly. Until then I won't trouble you.

I'm glad to be of help.

Celina didn't say you came together.

- Celina? - She came to see me, don't you know?

I came by myself.

- Have you got anywhere to stay? - I'll find somewhere.

You can always stay here.

No, I don't want to trouble you.

And I don't want to expose you to danger.

In this flat there are many people, no one will notice you.

Even if,

I'd say you were my cousin.

I asked you not to get up by yourself.

I thought I'd manage.

If you need the loo, I'll ask the nurse.

No, thank you.

Doctor, I'd like to send a message.

- I need some paper and a pen. - Sure.

Thank you.

I won't outstay my welcome.

- Are you going back to Munich? - No, definitely not.

- So what will you be doing? - I don't know.

- Maybe it's time to think. - I couldn't do it like you do.

Like what?

Work, child, a house, a normal life.

What do you know about me? I'm doing it so I don't go mad.

I'm sorry.

Have a read if you can't sleep.

I can't remember when I read last.

I doubt whether I could concentrate.

Try.

Good night.

Good night.

Sleep on, Jas. Sleep on, sweetie.

- Is this challah fresh? - Very fresh.

So maybe...

I'd have half... is this one with berries?

So maybe I'll have these two with berries and...

Good morning, Emilka.

Emilka, wait.

Wait, Emilka.

I hate you!

Wozniak...

You can't judge me.

But Wozniak, that idiot?

But he managed it better than you.

I didn't do too well out of England.

You left me behind. I'll never forgive you.

If it wasn't for Wozniak, they'd have hanged me.

- I had to run, they're after me. - Yes?

So why have you come?

For you, dear. I can't live without you.

Let's run away, to South America.

How would we pay?

Rainer has money and contacts in Argentine.

I'll help him flee, get an ID.

- Rainer... - Yes, he's skulking about in Warsaw.

- I know, he was at ours. - What?

He demands 30,000, or he'll give us away.

- Wozniak has this sort of money? - Not at all, he's piss poor.

So what are you planning to do?

Let Wozniak do as he wishes, I'm leaving.

Hiya, comrade lieutenant.

What are you doing here?

Come on.

You were to be in the wood.

I found Kmicic's lot.

Splendid. I'll organise a hunt.

They have loads of dosh.

Dollars, gold. Like in a bank.

- What? - They got it from the West.

How much is there?

Enough to the end of your days.

Listen, you must get this money.

We tried.

- I need more men. - What, men...?

If I send the army to the wood, you're done in.

We've done our part. I found Kmicic.

You found shit. Want to be back in jail? Bring the money here.

How?

How, how?

Am I to teach a thief?

Back in the forest or jail, you choose.

Yes,

comrade lieutenant.

Scoundrel.

You shouldn't come here.

Why are you lying?

I don't know why you're back but you're not a PA.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Let's say so.

My interest is Karkowski. Do you know about him?

I swear in that corridor was the first and last time I've seen him.

Celina, I'm not interested in your tasks.

Just tell me where he could be hiding?

- One clue and I'll be gone. - I don't know anything.

Rainer?

Yes, that's him.

Came here with me.

How much money is there?

I don't know but enough

to pay Rainer and live in peace. God is with us, Emilka.

Even my mother couldn't cook such a soup.

And that partisan, who's he?

Partisan? Murderous thief.

I got him and his mates out of jail to pretend to be partisans.

Got my head screwed on, eh?

- Does anyone know? - In the department? No.

Only me. I told him to bring the dosh to me.

What if he blabs?

- We'll need to give him some of it. - So get rid of him.

Emilka...

It's enough you behaved like a complete coward with Rainer.

Show me at least once that you're a man.

Rainer is an American spy?

I can't get my head round that.

He's just a pawn. In fact, same as me.

How could you agree to it?

They promised he'd pay for everything.

After the task I can grass him to the militia.

What task?

Anyway, not my business. I don't have to wait.

- I'll kill the bastard now. - And be a one-man court?

Rainer has long been sentenced to death.

- And you embody justice? - You're protecting a murderer?!

No, I'm protecting no one. I'm asking you to wait.

I'll let you know. I'd rather give him away to you than the authorities.

Did you lie about Karkowski too?

Bronek, you have my word of honour, I don't know who Karkowski is.

He used to work for Rainer.

Give me a few days,

I'll get something out of him.

- How are you feeling? - I've felt better before.

- I'm sorry about what happened. - I knew what I had agreed to.

We got information you're ready to go back to the underground.

Maybe we should wait until you recover?

The sooner we end it, the better. I intend to keep my word. Do you?

I guarantee an amnesty to all detained as a result of your actions.

- What about my liaison officer? - We lost the scent.

We think he took part in your abortive rescue.

I have to find him.

- We're doing all we can. - He's a very intelligent man.

- My return has got to be credible. - You can relax.

And be on the mend.

One more question.

Was Dr Konarska part of the rescue?

Accusing civilians was not our agreement.

I assure she will not be arrested.

I don't know, I was unconscious.

I understand.

Sorry for asking

but how is it possible they arrested a nun?

I was guiding people to the Czech side.

- Won't you have one? I got a parcel. - No, thank you.

I won't be in prison long, 12 years at most.

12 years isn't long?

They're tapping again.

What are they saying?

Well?

There will be an amnesty next year.

Okon is getting better, he's healing like a dog.

What's nagging you?

That you let him go?

I can't find common ground with my own brother...

- I said don't get into things. - What things?

- Or do you know something I don't? - Wladek, what are you saying?

But what things? What things?

Some thugs are burning the hamlet.

Enter from the north, I enter from the south.

- Okon, you are staying on guard. - Yes sir.

- May I come in? - What for?

- Ada, can we talk? - Nothing to talk about.

Fine, I've just come to say that I sent a car for Katia.

Thank you.

Is that all?

Yes.

Strzalka, what's up? Where are those thugs?

I don't know, I don't understand.

A lad came running, said they burnt his hut.

- What lad? - Paszkowski's younger son, Jacek.

- I wouldn't believe a stranger. - Fine...

You're coming with me. You're staying here.

- Now, pull, hard. - Good morning, Mr Paszkowski.

- I told you, there's no food. - It's about something else.

- I have nothing to do with you. - Why send us your lad with lies?

What?

He said some thugs burnt your house and want to hang you.

Catch him. Come here! Jacek, come back!

Someone wanted to get us to come out here.

Quick!

Is it true what they are saying?

- You beat me up. I won't tell you. - You!

- They paid me. - Who?

Some men from the wood. Those who took all our flour.

- You have pacts with bandits?! - It was worth it!

I'll show you it was worth it! I'll show you it was, you little shit!

Let's go back.

Just come back home, you filth! I'll beat you to death, damn it!

What are you staring at? Back to work! Damn little shits!

They've been here. They were looking for the damn money.

They took all the food.

Great.

Okon is gone.

Damn, we're out of cream.

- I'll go to the market. - In this rain?

There you go.

- How will I cope by myself? - I'll be right back.

- I'm sorry for troubling you. - That's no trouble.

I'd go but I'm waiting for someone.

Love cannot be compelled. But don't wait too long.

Or they'll take all the flats.

People are flooding these territories.

We may meet there. Thank you.

- What on earth have you done? - We had to come back.

- Why didn't you get in touch? - I didn't want to endanger you.

What are your intentions? Have you got a flat, jobs?

- We're going to Swinoujscie. - Where to?

To the regained lands. You can get a free flat or even a house.

Don't believe it.

Papers say it to draw people in. I know a woman who's been there.

Hunger, misery, worse than here.

You can't run away all your lives.

- You'll have to come out. - Bronek won't agree.

- And you'll always listen? - Mum...

- I don't know how to help you. - We'll manage.

I must go.

- I'll walk you, wait. - No.

The SOs come to our café, someone may recognise you.

- You pay or we get the militia. - What's going on?

She ate and wouldn't pay.

- Leave her. - Let her work in the kitchen for it.

Zosia, back to work, I'll take care of it.

- What are you doing? - I have no money...

I was hungry.

You'll go to the kitchen and help us. That will be fair.

I told you to take her to the militia.

Right. You've done a good thing.

Now the trial in no time and you'll be free soon.

- When is this amnesty? - You'll be free before you know it.

Guard!

Take her back.

Give me colonel Jablonski.

Comrade colonel, I report... She signed it.

Aren't you asleep yet?

If we're living together, we must have certain rules.

I don't give a shit about rules!

You're completely drunk.

- Lie down, we'll talk tomorrow. - I'm not talking to you.

Have you been in Auschwitz? No?

They were doing experiments on me there.

Do you understand?

They did with me what they wanted to.

I'll never have children.

Never.

- Good morning. - Hello.

- How did the night go? - Wonderful.

Three construction accidents, one stab wound, one open fracture.

God... indeed wonderful.

I can't believe I'm working again.

Why do we always pass each other?

I'll wait for you with dinner.

Very well, what are you going to cook?

You'll see when you get there.

- Otto Kirchner? - Yes.

In the car.

Why have I been detained?

I have an official permission from the Polish authorities

- to stay and work in Warsaw. - I know, I dictated that permission.

Sit down.

So, doctor Kirchner, you want to become a Pole?

I want to live in Warsaw.

After what I've seen in Auschwitz, I don't want to go back to Germany.

I understand.

At first we saw you in our zone in Berlin

but I came to the conclusion you may be more useful here.

We need new elites,

- lawyers, doctors... - Enough.

You can send me back to Germany. Or to a labour camp.

I won't be anyone's spy.

Doctor Kirchner,

we have enough spies.

Was I talking of spying?

I just want you to take the right position in this country.

I am to talk Poles into believing in communism?

I don't trust the believers much.

I prefer people like you, who think critically.

People who can come to terms with historical facts.

Where are you going with this?

Dr Kirchner, don't worry, we're just chatting.

You mentioned a labour camp. No, this is not a threat.

You have a son, right?

- He died on the eastern front. - Well...

Not quite...

You could say...

Have a think about it all, Dr Kirchner.

And keep this chat to yourself.

If you were going to confide in, for example, your friend,

I'd be very unhappy.

You can take him away.

- Who's he? - There was no money in the camp.

He knows things but won't talk.

That's not what we agreed!

What am I to do with him?

I'm going back in the forest.

Fine, get in, you bandit.

What's your name?

What's your name?

You don't want to talk, eh?

You'll sing yet, you'll see.

Wladek...

they took everything.

We must send people home. At least for some time.

Again half of them won't return.

We have no choice, we'll starve to death.

What do you want to do?

We'll jump the People's Army.

Yes sir!

Unit, fall in!

Don't shoot, a child.

What child?

Strzalka, check the back.

- Whose is this child? - I don't know,

- I was told to carry her, so I am. - Just apples here.

The Ministry of Public Security.

You, whose child is this?

Whose child is this?

Whose child is this?!

The daughter of the minister of Public Security.

Lewinska's daughter?

Yes.

- I asked you a question. - Yes!

In the next episode

Something's happened.

- I don't know about any money. - You're the SO!

Get it out of him!

You're "it"!

- Did you think about me? - Did you?

I feel overawed.

Michal...

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