Original subtitles

Russian Reconciliation Center has sent a bomb disposal team..

..demining in the area..

(foreign language)

The city is practically in ruins..

(foreign language)

During this time city has become...

Twenty to forty unexploded land mines and booby traps..

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

Base, it's raven. I am in the waiting zone.

They are driving on the 4 trucks.

Approaching to the line of sight of the appointed spot.

Bring him out.

Give him here.

Monitoring the target...

foreign language

And you always keep in mind.

(foreign language)

...death is always nearby!

(foreign language)

Carrying out the field task.

How do we hold our rifle.

Three fingers under the magazine.

Keep the thumb on the safety.

(foreign language)

Even if you've... only three fingers.

We've found the wires.

First, think.

Stop!

You're dead.

You're gone.

Those Ali Babas bodge up their tilt sensors out of spares.

In this case, a syringe, entry cables, a metal ball.

- Tilt it, and what happens? - Boom!

One more electronic device.

A gyroscope.

It's triggered by any movement.

Wake up!

If you see an explosive device with a gyroscope, do not touch it.

Once everyone's taken cover,

we yank on the explosive device with a grappling hook.

I pull on it...

and what happens?

Boom!

Boom.

(foreign language)

Damn it!

- Captain... - What?

Have you seen this? It's also a geolocation device!

Captain, sir...this is our big day our last day at school,

Pass your exam first.

But we could be blown to bits tomorrow...

But we could be blown to bits tomorrow... Can you read?

Can you read?

What does it say?

"Geolocation devices forbidden."

Any questions?

(foreign language)

What are you thinking about?

You have a combat mission today.

Go get ready, and leave at the double.

At the double, I said!

Have you sent the drone?

How's the situation?

We've observed the Syrian Army moving equipment towards Palmyra.

Yeah, copy out!

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

Gear up!

Riyad!

Come with me.

And switch on the jammer!

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

Salam!

(foreign language)

He say's you're the reason we're offline!

We'll go do our job.

(foreign language)

Can you block off the road?

(foreign language)

He say's this mine field is cursed.

- A lot of deminers were killed here. - Sure.

What are civilians doing here?

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

They're locals from Palmyra! He knows them.

Of course.

Hello.

Everyone line up!

Here in this field.

Three Iranian deminers were killed.

So come on, boys... focus!

Whoever passes the exam...

gets a certificate...

A deminer certificate.

Alright, fix the cameras.

Stop searching!

Keep working, Moslem, everyone else, back to cover!

(foreign language)

Go, go, go!

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

Look for the wires!

Don't forget about the false grid!

Look for the grid!

(foreign language)

Red or blue?

Don't look at the color!

It can be any color.

Look for the wire. Check the whole socket.

(foreign language)

Get back, get back!

He's got it.

Do your job!

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

And now cut it...

(foreign language)

Mohammed is next, Musain get ready.

Alright! Great job, the exam is over.

Line up!

Remove the cordon!

(foreign language)

Well, where are we now?

(foreign language)

Deminers for real!

(foreign language)

Deminers for real!

You will get your certificate at the base.

Riyad, give me your phone please.

- What do you mean sir?! - Come on, come on just for a sec!

I'm not your boss anymore.

- Password? - No password.

Turn off the jammer.

(foreign language)

The person you are trying to call is currently unavailable.

He teaches us everything.

WEDDING READY! - So soon...

(foreign language)

Alright, what's all this commotion?

- Why are civilians here? - They saw us working,

they say we're heroes.

I said you're the one who taught us.

Please have some!

- You speak Russian? - Yes.

- Russian mother, Syrian father. - Just like me.

It's fairly common here.

My name's Jamilya by the way.

Dima.

Don't just stand around! Pack up!

Here.

May I speak with you please?

- Russian? - In Russian yes.

I noticed you speaking on the phone,

but I have no connection.

And I'm expecting a call.

We set up jammers when we work.

They're off now, check your phone.

Is it working?

It is!

It is.

Are you leaving, too?

Yes.

Without us this mircale ...

will be destroyed.

I was a guide before the war.

- So you know the place? - Yes.

The theater?

We'll be working there. I'll ask you if I have any questions.

Twenty-five children turned into executioners there.

They executed 25 prisoners of the Islamic State.

Yes, I saw the video.

(foreign language)

I just kept talking

Were you calling your wife?

- Daughter. - Oh, daughter?

- My daughter. - Your daughter.

Tatyana. Her wedding's coming up.

Have you bought a gift?

Her fiance's wealthy.

Hard to impress her.

The best gift is a father's blessing.

She doesn't asked for my blessing.

My family fell apart a long time ago.

You're easy to talk to.

Dima, sir!

We're taking a photo!

Photo!

Dima!

Hold on.

Dima!

Where are you going?

The equipment!

Get back everybody!

Come on, quick!

I'm talking to you!

Jamilya!

Jamilya...

Over here! Come on!

Where's Jamilya?

I won't go...

- What? - I won't go without her!

Who is she?

I won't go without her!

Captain! Captain, come on!

- I wanted to ask... - You've got a cerebral contusion!

What did you want to ask?

- Turn off the music! - The music is in your head!

Don't worry, your memory will come back. Come on, Captain.

Dima, sir! Dima, sir!

I remember!

Where are my guys?

Shabyorov! You have visitors.

Alright, one more time.

We're not blaming anyone.

We just want to understand the situation.

Mr Shabyorov,

are you aware of the guilt?

And it's a tragic guilt.

We would like to hear from you.

But you are keeping silence.

The file says you've been injured four times in demining operations.

And you also had concussion...

You got those injuries directly in the line of your duties?

- Does the amputation bother you? - It would rather bother me.

I can still juggle, too.

Balls or clubs, up to five objects.

With what, sorry?

Balls.

Ah...

You're heading home tomorrow.

- Listen... - You'll be paid there.

Listen, there's always risk here!

What if they lay a ton of saltpeter under the Palmyra theater?

You can't blow it up. The robot won't fit. They need me!

CAPTAIN SHABYOROV

That's not mine...

Then where's yours?

They left it with the Arabs.

Hardly anything left...

It’s a pity my razor was there. My daughter’s gift.

- Yes, sure. - May I?

Shabyorov are they discharging you?

What happened to the girl who came with me – Jamilya?

The Syrians were sent to Tartus.

And do you know what state she...?

- I don't know. - Thanks.

We have to fall in line!

Silence the dog!

Makarsky!

Give him water! Someone help him...

Water, water come on!

Not all at once! Give him some air.

- Makarsky! - Here!

Run to the medics, I don't know, call a nurse, someone!

- Where to? - I'm new here too!

- Follow the order, Lieutenant! - Yes sir!

Now!

- Everything alright? - All fine!

Zhilin!

Kostya!

- Dima, good to see you. - I doubt that. But I appreciate it.

Pay no attention, it was stuffy... And turbulent.

You headed home?

Well, look...

I'm in no hurry to leave.

I could help you out.

- Listen... - This way! Over here!

Don't count on that kid. The docs won't release him.

They like to keep people hospitalized.

It's not up to me.

He's a lieutenant, you're a captain.

I must get to Palmyra.

It's a...

a difficult job.

Really difficult, you know?

You know, it's like...

- it's my dream. - Prepare to board!

May I join the ranks, Captain?

No, you can't join the ranks.

Your first time in combat?

Don't count on the dog too much.

Quiet, sit down! Quiet!

He'll take months to retrain.

Attention please.

Let me introduce you a legend of demining.

Dmitry Shabyorov, aka "Already".

A deminer only ever makes one mistake!

But Dima here has made...

How many already?

Four.

Four mistakes! ...Already.

Squad, attention!

- At ease! - At ease!

General, sir!

- Sir! - Shabyorov, what are you doing here?

Sharing my experience.

The boys are new to this. I was telling them about landmines.

Tell me too, then.

There's half a ton of explosive under a stele.

- No timer. - When was it placed?

A long time ago, before the offensive started.

They put some real effort in.

It'll take some explaining.

I'm in charge of logistics. Specifically the Homs-Palmyra road.

I've got a flight, General.

I'm being sent home.

Dima,

I'm asking you to stay.

There's something big planned in Palmyra.

Serious resources involved: equipment, officer-only units.

You tired? Want to go home?

I'll help, General.

Status report!

We're tasked with the orange orchard.

No less than 5-7 hours.

- This area is clear. - OK.

There's a battle in the desert on your left.

Confirmed, over!

We'll stop here.

Why, explain?

My boys died here.

Buried here?

Three minutes.

(foreign language)

- Stay by the car! - Salam!

- Look here...- Don't split up.

Jamilya.

Have you seen her?

Jamilya, Palmyra.

(foreign language)

Are you from Homs? From Homs.

I see.

Thank you!

Dima , sir!

Dima, sir! Captain!

You're alive!

Riyad!

You're here!

Yes.

- As a deminer? - No, on support.

Oh yeah...

never issued your certificate.

Copy that!

Break's over!

- Remember Jamilya? - I do.

- I have her phone.- Moving on.

Can you find her through her contacts?

Dima!

- Let me know. - Go get him.

- Come on, Dima! - That belt...

Dima, let's go.

It's "Captain" to you.

Sorry, Captain.

Orders are to keep moving.

I was wrong to...

bring you all here back then.

Should've just handed out certificate,

and they'd all be alive.

Moslem would be alive.

No, the enemy kill us.

This is war!

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

The road's blocked!

The Ali Babas have taken the village! - No.

The Syrians are pushing back.

Affirmative! We're not to get involved!

Confirmed, we'll wait.

Over!

Jamilya!

How are you doing?

Yes, I have your phone.

How are you feeling?

It wasn't me, it was the guys.

I wasn't thinking clearly.

Yes, going to Palmyra.

We should be there soon.

Jamilya, can you help us?

Yes, alright.

Good.

You too.

Dima!

- Back! Stay here! - A tank's disabled!

Shabyorov, get back!

Unit in position!

Dima!

- Get the tarpaulin! - Here!

Use dirt, dirt! OK!

Grab it, grab it!

Come on, pull!

- Pull him... - C'mon, c'mon.

Take him!

Take cover!

C'mon, c'mon let's go.

Your orders were to stay put!

I was clear - a tank was disabled.

You could've been killed!

Saved a guy, though. Let's go.

Don't waste time!

So, the first thing is distance!

Next: correct handling of search devices.

- Dima, wait for everyone else! - Yes.

No independent decisions. Is it clear to everyone?

- Get your equipment and get to it. - Yes sir!

Dima!

Captain Shabyorov, didn't you hear what I said?

Tripwire!

Unit, hold position!

IED on the tree!

I see more further on.

Dima,

- let's drop back, send in the robot! - Sure.

It's a double action tripwire.

Makarsky, come here!

- Coming, Captain. - Stand down!

Dima!

Captain Shabyorov, what is not clear?

Alright, heading back.

Dima,

let's settle this now.

You only act on my command, OK?

Do you realize that the tripwires are set for us?

Explain.

Where's the line hung?

Right here,

and we only ever...

look at our feet.

I'll report you.

It's a pity.

An orchard takes a lot of work.

Unit, move back! To the rendezvous point.

- Look, it's warmed up. - Fried!

(foreign language)

I need a toy for a little girl.

(foreign language)

- For a girl, like her. - No, something smiley.

Smile!

Salam.

Is it free?

For a girl.

You understand?

(foreign language)

Hello!

Skype. One hour.

Hey kiddo!

- Father, is it urgent? - No, just, I...

I'm at work.

They said their price was 15,000 dollars and they can't change it.

Tatyana, wait!

When's the wedding?

Hi! What's his name?

As-salamu alaykum!

He's called Daredevil! You know why?

Why, Dad?

Because a daredevil never ever ever cries.

I cry sometimes.

- Rarely... - Well, you see?

Be like Daredevil!

- I want to hug and kiss him! - Honey, you're my darling girl.

Daredevil says we'll be home before you've learned to dance your name.

- I can't do it. - Of course you can!

You're my daughter!

Captain Zhilin's daughter!

Try it to music,

or sing a song.

Daredevil wrote a song for you.

Listen.

- We're free as lions and bears - Mom!

We roam the deserts Remember my name: Daredevil!

Lives in the desert, doesn't drink water But I drink water, so I don't wanna sink

But we're your friends! Don't forget our names!

He's Daredevil, I'm Konstantin! When your dad dances, you can't but win!

I'm dancing my name, Lisa!

K

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Thank you, thank you!

I love you both!

Palmyra was founded by the king of the Semitic Hurrian tribe

3500 years ago.

It was such an important city,

that even the Egyptians went to the effort of traveling all this way.

They lost thousands of warriors...

Excuse me, it's my fiance.

His name is Rashid...

In Arabic that means "wise".

But as you can see, he is not wise at all.

He should have been named Khmar, which means "donkey".

Hey, kiddo.

Listen, somehow you and I...

don't seem able to talk.

So I thought I'd record you a message.

You know, there's a saying...

that when a deminer dies,

their soul hasn't time to leave the body.

That temple

is third century AD.

From the time of Zenobia.

She had a huge army.

But Emperor Aurelian killed them all

and led Zenobia through Rome as a prisoner

in golden chains.

- In golden chains? - Yeah.

I'll read about it at home.

It's school stuff.

Wait here!

It's the 21st century, what's with the superstitions?

The phone's a recent plant.

10-15 minutes ago.

Explain.

The handset's cold.

And it's fully charged.

I've a feeling they're here. Nearby.

Let's get this done, OK? Then we'll finish inspecting the place.

Give me the fuse and detonator.

It's weird.

Everything's burned up for miles,

and here there's a lawn, a fountain,

palm trees.

Nothing weird about it. The Ali Babas sold gas,

- it's a steady income. - I've got it.

- Come on! - It's OK.

The vat, the compressor, they stay.

Should I stay, Captain?

How about you ask your commander?

My bad.

Dima! You have five minutes.

What are these wires?

Come here.

Let's follow you.

Makarsky! Makarsky, get back!

Dima's there!

Makarsky, take cover!

Get back!

Unit, hold position!

First time I get my hands on a belt after all these years.

It's a vest, not a belt.

What?

- It's a vest. - Alright, men, get back!

There's a second detonator,

and also a safety loop here. Understand?

Seen the gyroscope?

- It's disengaged. - You're sure?

It would have detonated when I picked it up.

I pull on it, and what happens?

Boom!

So you brought an IED to the control post?

Nice job, you hero!

I could punch you...

I'm not defending myself.

I'm kinda tired today.

We need to know who made it, to disarm it.

Enough already!

Every mine...

works on a "signal-response" principle.

What's our job?

Bypass the signal.

Right!

And suppress...

the response.

That's all.

Any mine is recoverable.

But the risk can be justified or unjustified.

We're here talking, so

- the risk was justified. - But people die around you!

"Not your fault"?

"It could happen to anyone"?

- But it happens to you. - Look, stop nagging.

The gas station's whole,

we've saved a national treasure.

What more do you want?

That's a capacitor.

System's still live.

It's gonna blow!

- Unit, take cover! - Take cover!

The guy who had the belt is dead!

He's there. You're here.

Keeping fifty meters between you.

A sniper of ours shoots it in the head. If the body didn't blow up,

you approach,

fully suited up,

visor down,

wearing your gloves. You lay explosives, then detonate it.

Only in that order! Is that clear?

Get up!

Remove the IED from the camp.

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

Suicide truck!

(foreign language)

Unit, prepare for action!

Keep your head down!

Fire!

(foreign language)

Spread out! Shoot!

Unit, fall back! Let's go!

Don't! Dima's there!

(foreign language)

Block the road!

Take cover! Take cover!

Major General,

Captain Shabyorov repeatedly violates safety regulations

during IED clearance missions.

He never obeys me and doesn't follow my orders.

You'll have to be patient, Captain.

He's a highly experienced deminer. We need him.

"Any mine is recoverable, but not every risk is justified."

Major General, he can’t work in a team.

Captain, you know a deminer relies only on himself.

Keep your report.

"...the risk was justified."

- Major General, - I didn't want to mention it, but

Shabyorov brought an IED to a personnel location.

- Can anyone confirm this? - Yes sir!

- Lieutenant Makarsky! - Here!

- Come here! - Yes sir!

Answer the questions.

Hello, Major General!

Can you confirm that Captain Shabyorov

brought an IED to a personnel location?

Yes sir, I can confirm it.

You are removed from staff and suspended from missions.

So just wait.

Major General, if I may!

- I can help in Palmyra. - Enough!

The report's signed.

After so many reports, Major General, why now?

Dima, you're good in your field!

I'd say one of the best.

But you can't work with a team!

A deminer relies only on himself.

A new bomb detector with an increased search depth up to 4 meters...

I'm dancing my name! S!

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Our job isn't showbiz One dies, one lives!

- What's your name? - Shahud!

Let's welcome Shahud!

Well, hello

Palmyra.

Hi Kiddo!

Hello!

Guess where I am!

In Syria.

Is something wrong?

- I might make it to your wedding!- The wedding – good.

Listen, Dad, I'm running late.

Go on then.

Bye bye!

Play

- Tchaikovsky.- OK.

Bye, Dima.

Bye.

Dima, good luck!

We'll get settled in the camp. Tomorrow we'll start

demining in Tel-Alom. Good luck!

- Senior Lieutenant Fedotov. - Unit, in the vehicle!

Captain, all equipment unloaded!

- Good, keep going. - Yes sir!

Dima!

Dima, go to the camp.

Where you headed?

Not far.

Konstantin!

Can I help at all?

I won't interfere.

No you won't.

Where are you going?

The Ali Babas mined the well before they left.

Only one in the village.

- They asked for help. - Asked, how?

The elders...

called command,

we got the order.

Careful!

Blow it up.

What?

You heard.

Blow it up!

They've only got one well.

See this? A well did this.

Ages ago. They never grew back.

Makarsky!

- Get moving. - Blow it up.

I'll follow orders.

Alright boys... be careful.

Palmyra's free.

They need you alive.

Stay in touch.

Sadyk!

Sadyk, how do you say "get back"?

Lauvara. Back, lauvara!

Go on, get back!

Get back!

I see the mine.

What kind?

Multiple shells.

Should've brought Dima.

Did we check the village? We did.

Captain, maybe we should blow it up?

Continue inspection.

I'd blow it up.

(foreign language)

Hello Jamilya.

I had a couple of,

free minutes

and thought I'd call.

I'm already in Palmyra.

Unfortunately,

we probably won't get to see each other.

Maybe next time.

Blow it up!

You did the right thing after all.

(foreign language)

RPG!

Khali, khali! Come on!

Up, get up! Let's go!

Can you speak?

(foreign language)

Where are you off to? Hello!

(foreign language)

What did he say? Where are they going?

What is this? Don't just sit there, buddy!

My boys are there. You will give me a vehicle and men now.

Ferhem? Ferhem?!

(foreign language)

What are you waiting for? Let's go!

(foreign language)

Viking to Lighthouse!

Zhilin's group came under fire.

The village Tevalva.

I don't know whose order!

Captain Shabyorov.

I can't wait.

Over and out.

(foreign language)

Russo, Russo!

Russo!

Hey!

Don't shoot!

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

He was with him,

with him.

Where is Zhilin?

Zhilin.

Second?

The second one?

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

Where is he?

Where is he? Him! Where?

(foreign language)

Was he alive?

Was he alive?

You're alive!

I'm alive!

He was killed!

Is he alive?

(foreign language)

Did you see them get killed?

Did you see?

(foreign language)

Were you? How come they killed them?!

(foreign language)

Ours!

Is that Daredevil?

Right?

It is.

There...

was a fierce battle and...

Is that his blood?

Yes.

Don't worry about repatriation,

it's well-organized...

whatever the cost... But you might have to wait awhile.

Well there's no hurry now...

Right?

Ira, forgive me, if I was...

to hard.

No, forgive me. Please.

I...

I should go get Lisa, right?

Right.

You'll tell her...

her dad's coming home.

Ira, I...

I'm begging you!

It's not really lying.

We'll say he's coming back, but we won't say alive or...

I'm sorry, I...

She loves him so much and...

And she can find out later, at the funeral.

Please.

Please?

Will you do it?

Alright.

Lisa!

Lisa, honey!

Come here...

Good afternoon.

Hi, Lisa.

Hello, Daredevil.

Why's he all dirty?

He... he was in a fight.

He... was hurt.

Was my dad in a fight?

Your dad...

protected him, when...

Daredevil got injured.

Will he come home soon?

Soon.

Is Daredevil a real officer?

Yes.

Real officers don't lie.

Give me your word he's coming back.

Yes.

Say it.

You have my word.

He's coming back.

My Mom is crying.

- Want me involved in the ransom? - No.

- I can identify him. - Reconciliation center is on it,

they've got contacts, it's classified.

They know who to bribe, have coffee with, or mash to a bloody pulp.

The ransom for Zhilin's body is set.

- Identify him once here. - A deminer always comes in handy.

But not you, Dima.

- Your discharge is cancelled. - Yes sir.

52 to base, I'm in the assigned square.

The landing site is in view. Coming in to land.

Almost there!

Get ready!

(foreign language)

We take Zhilin's body and get out!

Rocket! I'm under attack!

(foreign language)

I'm engaging the ambushers.I

I'm hit!

Engine's still OK. Pulling out, going for the attack.

It turns out it's a group of allies of the Islamic Front.

- They set the ambush. - What about Zhilin's body?

We're looking!

Look, they know we'll get them.

And punish them.

Yet they still keep... deceiving us.

(foreign language)

What's this here?

Intelligence confirms the target coordinates.

... little present for half a ton. Heading for the combat launch.

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

Focusing on the cross hairs and the target.

I'm monitoring the target. Target destroyed.

Confirmed. Target was hit.

- Hello. - What's happening?

Another group offered us the body.

Trustworthy?

We've had cases where they gave us the wrong body.

- Wrong body. - Okay!

They're called Jaysh al-Sham.

And they want?

- Money? - An exchange.

For Jihadi John.

A blogger-executioner. Did beheadings...

- This one? - Right.

He ate soldiers' livers for the hype.

Mr Shabyorov, the operation's on hold.

What if they're not lying?

Reconciliation center officers were killed.

Pilots were killed.

They're investigating who's at fault. And now those bodies need recovering.

What about the Syrians?

They have special agents... the Mukhabarat.

They won't go for that.

They won't refuse, but they won't do a thing.

Officers! Stand up!

At ease! Well?

Shabyorov.

Didn't you want to work in Palmyra?

- Yes sir! - Then hurry.

It's been liberated.

Go save some history.

There'll be lots of... this for all involved.

Major General,

one of my

cadets was left alive there.

Never got his certificate.

May I?

2-3 days, journey included.

Dima, why are you still a captain?

Well...

Don't answer. It doesn't need an answer.

Sit down!

Let's examine the situation.

Salman, are you at home?

Yes, I'm on my way.

Hello!

Ah, Riyad, hi!

Hello.

Yes, she called me herself, thank you.

Where are you now?

Great. Stay there, I'm on my way.

You'll get your certificate.

Dima!

My dear friend!

One I'm always happy to see.

Especially when that friend almost left this world without saying goodbye.

Huh?!

Hi.

Look, Salman, tell me.

You said you had a relative in the police.

Rafik. My nephew. Not in the police, in the Mukhabarat.

- Oh, he's terrifying. - That's the type I need.

I need to recover a body.

You know what it's like.

You have an agreement, a ransom, an exchange...

- get the wrong body. - Don't trust them.

Who is he to you?

A friend.

DNA? Takes at least 2 months.

Damnit Salman, you're a doctor!

- Doctors don't do that! - I googled it on the way.

To isolate DNA and 4 other markers, you buy a 10 minute express test.

Paternity test?

That's what I'm saying! The camel lay in his blood.

We'll take it apart, get a clean sample.

Neat idea, Dima.

You're smart.

That's after a contusion. What's your excuse?

Brain's atrophied from all the mate tea!

It's Syria's drink.

- And look at the place now. - Fine!

- I'll make a call. - Thank you, brother.

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Well then?

He'll call back.

Dima...

say what was...

the happiest time in your life?

The time you'd like to stay in forever,

all your life, without changing.

Look, I...

I like serving.

I'm asking you about happiness.

Do you like contusions or what?

Seeing your comrades blown to pieces?

I saw a time like that.

Six years in the dorms at Voronezh medical school.

The moment I walked in the door, I knew.

Girls... freedom...

alcohol!

Rafik.

- Hello! - Hello!

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Rafik said yes, he's waiting for us.

He can't refuse his own uncle.

You Russians don't know your relatives. But to us, blood matters.

Listen, let's move out in half an hour.

I have to go to base.

- I'll need the camel back. - OK.

Riyad Abuhadja

is hereby awarded this certificate for completing the military demining course.

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Alright take care...

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Hello.

Hi, Jamilya.

(foreign language)

Yes, I'll be in Palmyra.

I don't know when yet.

Is this your address?

I'll remember.

Next to the police station by the mosque.

Yes.

I'll find it.

Goodbye Jamilya.

Rafik won't do this over the phone.

They'll take the money.

- Good. And Jihadi John? - He says money is more reliable.

Do you trust him?

I'm not sure, but I hope so.

(foreign language)

He says we'll settle it tomorrow.

(foreign language)

Shukran.

Buy flowers!

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Great, how much?

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Try the walnut jam, sir.

May I see pictures of your daughter?

Jamilya... let's drop the formalities.

Alright,

Dima, please.

Well...

here.

When's the wedding?

I don't know.

Let's call her.

Let's call her. And find out.

And find out.

Why not? Dima.

Hi dad!

Hey kiddo.

Hello. I'm Vyacheslav.

- Dima.- Call me Slava, then. One moment.

- Hi Slava.- Pleased to meet you.

I'm calling to ask

when your wedding is.

Maybe I could make it.

To give you my blessing.

- The wedding's off, Dima. - What?

Father, we're not doing a big wedding. We're going on a cruise.

Hmm!

Great!

I love to travel too.

I'm actually in Palmyra right now.

This is Jamilya.

Hello! My name is Jameela.

Hello, I'm Slava.

- Tatyana, nice to meet you. - Tidy that please

So you had to go to war to meet a woman?

- At least it makes some sense now. - Tatyana, Dima is part of a...

a peacekeeping operation.

- He's taking risks for... - That was the last war.

After which my mom couldn't take it and left.

I did some stupid things back then. I got injured.

Honey, why are we on that now?

Your mother is happy now, isn't she?

Yes.

She got married.

He comes home from work every day.

It is easy to be happy when there is no war.

There's no war for us now.

Right, Dad?

Slava, where's the cruise to?

Signal flare...

Take my number.

You can call me...

and then we'll meet.

Been to Moscow?

Are you inviting me?

Well... I'll be retiring soon.

I'll be free.

I can start a new life.

I accept your invitation...

Dima.

I'm so glad I found you.

I was the one who called.

I found you.

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What not to do when we get your friend's body:

(foreign language)

(foreign language)

Don't smile, gesture or talk too much.

Panic, swearing, threats or emotion could cost you your life.

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If something goes wrong, he'll give the signal.

If he does this, it means it's gone wrong.

If he says to bring the money, it's gone wrong.

Which group are they?

(foreign language)

- The one that... - I get it.

(foreign language)

He'll call us once they agree.

They show us the body, you look. I'll do the test.

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The body's fresh.

Didn't even need the test.

Phone's ringing!

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Says they wanted to trick us. He suggests having a coffee.

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Look, that guy left his phone unlocked.

Photos, videos.

Show the experts could be useful.

(foreign language)

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I have no connection.

- I'm expecting a call. - We set up jammers during work.

They're off now, check your phone.

- Who is he? - It doesn't matter.

- Dima. - Keep your hands up.

I wanted to call you.

Jayshe Sam offers a deal.

A fair one!

For Jihadi John.

- He's a blogger. - I know who he is.

In exchange?

Konstantin Zhilin.

Alive.

He's alive?

Yes.

Can I lower my hands?

(foreign language)

They say the meeting will be tomorrow.

At twelve.

By the dried-up river.

Take the coordinates.

They said

the exchange would

go like this.

They say, you personally have to bring...

Jihadi John.

What beautiful hands.

Salam.

How did yours die?

Shelling.

- You want revenge for them? - Yes.

No.

Yes at first,

and then I was trapped.

I just wanted to live.

A lot of people died

back then.

Syrian soldiers,

rebels.

I didn't know them.

But I knew my cadets.

All young men.

They too wanted to live.

It was just

a typical mission.

Dima.

This is war.

Were it not for the war, we wouldn't have met.

I wasn't deceiving you yesterday...

Will you stay?

Or will I see you tomorrow?

No!

Unpack!

Sniper's been there since yesterday.

Drones are monitoring the situation. All clear.

Bring him to me!

Translate!

You go with him.

If you do what he says, you might live.

(foreign language)

Nod if you understand.

(foreign language)

Goddamit.

Okay

Give him here.

Now your nickname

Already done.

What's wrong?

The vest.

Oh...

- IED! - Unit, take cover everyone!

Okay...

Let's have a look.

The button's in my right hand.

Hold it tight.

- Anything on the jacket? - Yeah.

Don't move your head.

Let's take a look.

There's a light on.

That means the circuit is live.

That's right.

Right...

Stand like that.

A tilt sensor.

Right...

And how do we disarm it?

Block it.

- Block the contact. - Right...

- So we'll use the little antenna. - Dima, there's a phone...

The phone is irrelevant.

You know why?

- Jammer? - That's right.

We insert the wire,

and pinch it.

There.

let's take off the jacket.

He's handy with his bombs, this guy.

It's from the workshop.

He was experienced.

But those idiots with me

couldn't have taken it off if they'd wanted to.

We'll try anyway.

Oh, you've got a... scratch there.

Alright okay!

Keep squeezing it.

- Dima, careful. - There.

Good job.

Like that.

What's this here?

Son of a bitch!

Didn't take shortcuts,

he wrapped all the wires.

Dima,

listen, you need to check every single wire.

There's no way...

to check them with.

- And here we have one thin one... - Wait!

Dima, are you sure, that's the one?

Eeny, meeny... miny, moe...

catch a tiger by the toe.

One, two.

There we are!

The light's gone out.

The circuit isn't live any more.

That's right.

Release the button.

I can't.

Too tired.

Together then.

That's it.

There we go... that's it, that's it.

That's it.

Shall we take it off?

Yeah?

Best not bring

the IED back to base. Right?

Dima!

Freeze!

Dima, what is it?

A gyroscope?

And a timer...

47 seconds.

Dima, run.

There's no time.

You won't manage to check and defuse it.

We'll both die.

Go! Dima!

Put your hands up!

Now look. Listen to me!

I'll hold the vest,

and you slide out carefully.

Don't move the back plate.

- Dima... - Go!

This is my death, not yours.

I promised your Lisa

you'd come home.

You have a daughter too.

Mine's grown up.

She'll be OK

somehow.

- What about the gyroscope? - Run!

No...

- No. - 17 seconds.

Hey kiddo.

Listen, somehow, you and I don't seem able to talk,

so I thought I'd record you a message.

You know, there's a saying

that when a deminer dies,

their soul hasn't time to leave the body...

The body is reduced to atoms too fast.

But you know, if anything happens to me...

...fragments of the soul, they

remain

In those who love me.

Anyone I love or used to love.

And when there's no one left who knew me,

well then...

angels will pick up the pieces and take them where they belong...

But until then...

I'll be around.

So, when they withdrew, the fighters left a huge number of mines,

landmines,

and improvised explosive devices.

So essentially, today

a joint detachment of deminers will start

demining the historical district of Palmyra already.

Already.