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The Firebug

Olav?

Olav!

Olav! He's here!

Come on!

Johanna!

Johanna!

THREE WEEKS EARLIER

That's enough now.

Hello?

Where abouts?

We're on our way..

There's a fire. Where?

On the moor.

I'll make some sandwiches for you.

That'd be great.

Dag...

What do you want on them?

Whatever you like.

Everyone coming?

I think so.

Is there water in the tank?

Full to the brim.

Hi.

How did you manage this?

It wasn't me. I just reported it.

When's the truck coming?

It takes time. Get the pump started.

Alfred!

Here's the car.

Want to take over?

Yeah!

Keep your legs spread a bit.

Look here...

Some cigarette butts.

Maybe just emptied out of a car ashtray.

All sorts of possibilities.

Maybe kids.

We're going now.

He needs a job.

Last night he did two men's work.

I mean a regular job.

Have a nice day.

You don't have to be so fussy, Anna.

I heard there was a fire.

Yes...

Didn't get much sleep at our place last night.

He still runs the fire brigade, does he... your husband?

Oh yes.

That boy of yours...

How old is he now?

He's 19 now.

19, is he?!

Shouldn't he be doing national service?

He's finished that.

Already?!

He came home in January.

He's so grown up?

It sounds wrong...

but it's good in a way, we had a fire now.

The gear dries out if it's not used.

That'll do...

It's not a toy.

Finsland my home, you are so dear to me...

loveliest place on Earth

Nowhere is it so peaceful as there...

peacefully at home with my mother...

and I shall never forget my home so beautiful

She always greets me, so happy and so green

Going to Stig's party this weekend?

Yeah, I was planning to.

That's great, Mattis... You're halfway there!

I'll try again.

You go to the end of the queue!

- It's not high enough! - It's meant for kids.

- That was good. - Yes.

Get to the end of the queue.

So this is where you are!

We have to get the equipment ready.

I'll get changed and give you a hand.

Did you talk to Elin?

The Post Office needs people. She'd be happy to recommend you.

It could be worthwhile.

Consider it.

I thought you'd like it there.

First Lunde.

Second Lunde. There are two Lundes.

What was the name?

"Ove Royseland"... That's there.

Do you know it all?

That's fine.

- It's all black. - It grows back.

It's good for the soil.

Isn't that right, Dag?

That's Einar's son.

The fire chief?

This is the real thing.

Are you playing with matches?

Matches?

How old are you?

Twelve.

Do you smoke?

Do any more of you have matches?

You can't play with matches here.

Show me.

I'm keeping them...

for three or four years.

Are you going home? I can give you a lift.

- OK if I smoke? - Not in the car, thanks.

Alfred said you'd become good as a fireman.

- He said that? - Yes.

I guess you'll take over from your father, before long.

No...

I don't think so.

Good.

Why is it good?

It's just good...

You can be anything you want.

It's the phone.

You drive.

Why?

I don't feel up to it.

What's up?

There's no water in the tank!

Wasn't it refilled?

I forgot, Dad.

Too late to do anything about it.

We'll have to hope there's water where we're going. Now drive!

Is there any water here?

There's a creek here, Dad. No one need be the wiser.

- Can you take over? - Yeah.

You forgot your sandwiches. Are you okay?

Are you sure? I'll be right back.

Open up... this is the fire brigade!

Open up please... We need some food!

I'm coming!

Here...

How are you paying?

Charge it to the fire brigade.

Who at the fire brigade?

The chief.

Dad?

Have you seen Ingemann?

He was driven home.

Why?

He felt unwell.

You're not to drive so fast, Dag.

It's a fire-engine!

You were driving away from the fire.

I'd rather it burn than cost any lives.

Have you worked it out?

What do you mean?

There must be someone starting these fires.

It would seem so, yeah.

Chocolate!

Biscuits!

Buns!

Buns?

Why did you leave?

I didn't feel well.

I don't if I can go on with it any longer.

With what?

Putting out fires.

I don't have the heart or the energy.

You'll soon be good enough on your own.

Take it easy, Dad...

I'm sure there won't be any more fires..

Did you say something?

No, nothing.

How was work?

Fine.

Are you a postman now?

Yep.

I thought you had your hands full putting out fires..

With a policeman like you, that problem will soon be solved, eh?

There hasn't been a fire for a week now.

Maybe he's quit.

So how's it going?

Do you have anyone in your sights?

I can't really say anything.

Who do YOU think it might be?

I don't know.

I think it's a man.

Do you think it's someone from around here?

From Finsland?

He seems to know the area.

You're the first to agree with me.

Everyone else I've spoken to thinks he must be an outsider.

"The first to agree with me..."

"The first to agree with me..."

I came across something.

This has been in the back of the car for a while.

What is it?

I found it where the fire was at Herasen.

Do you think it's the firebug's?

I've no idea.

Could be something.

Thanks.

I thought you should have it.

Dag...

We found this in your wastebasket.

What do you know about it?

Nobody lives there..

How do you know that?

Here at the post office, we don't throw letters into the wastebasket!

I job is to deliver letters to their destination...

Do you understand?

Why are you sitting here?

I was delivering a letter and just thought I'd...

Get the hell out of here!

I was just resting.

You can rest somewhere else!

Scram!

What's your name?

What's your name?

My name's Dag.

Dag?

Dag by name and a dag by nature.

You worked late today.

Yes, I was a bit held up.

Are you hungry?

I've eaten.

He talks to himself.

How do you know?

I hear him.

Lots of people talk in their sleep.

No, that's not so.

Just leave him alone.

His clothes smell of smoke.

I don't want to listen to this.

I'm going over to see Elsa.

Look...

Don't do that... Don't touch anything.

Have you seen Dag?

He's lying down over there.

He was tired.

Please! He's been working all night.

Was it a tough night?

Where's the pump, Alfred?

It's in being serviced.

So what are you doing now?

Dry the hoses, check the equipment so it's ready when needed again.

Can we take a photo now?

I guess that'd be alright.

Watch the birdie...

Aren't I in?

Yes, Dag has to be in it.

Do you know who started the fire?

No, we just put them out.

Why didn't you wake me?

You were sleeping so soundly.

Are you the fire chief?

That's Ingemann. I'm second in command.

All the houses have been empty.

With one of the houses, the people were away on holiday.

It wasn't attempted arson. We haven't asked CID for help.

We got descriptions of a couple of cars in the area. A dark VW wagon.

And a large American car. But it hasn't led to any arrests.

We're very interested in...

Dad?

Dad, I need your help with the pump.

No.

What if there's a fire tonight?

We won't be able to put it out.

You sort it out for yourself.

Gotta do every damn thing myself!

Otherwise the gear will dry out.

Stop crying.

Hello?

How should people react?

Many around here are getting scared.

There is no need to panic, but people should be extra vigilant.

Otherwise, live normally.

I want you to sleep down here in the living room for a while, Dad.

We do not know if the police have a lead.

Everyone is asked to report any suspicious activity.

Our police are getting help from neighbouring districts, but have...

He was tall.

About how tall would you say?

He was taller than you. Smart looking guy.

Did you recognise him?

I'd know if I'd seen him before...

But...

I say...!

You can't smoke here.

Can't you smell the petrol?

Sorry.

- So you'd never seen him before? - No, never.

Why did you want to join the fire brigade?

It's really exciting work and you rescue people and valuables.

I had a friend who was a fireman...

and I used to look up to him.

A bit because Dad's the fire chief.

- You knew that? - Oh yes!

How long have you been involved?

Since I was 10...

Bits of this and that.

Do you have many friends?

I have a lot of classmates...

from when I went to school.

Do you remember the first big fire you were involved with?

Yes, but it's hard to describe, if you haven't experienced it.

I went with Dad.

I remember that I got to switch on the siren.

When we got there...

everybody listened to what Dad said.

Why did you want to interview US?

It was interesting to hear what you had to say.

The youngest of you, Dag, seems very eager.

Dag's a nice guy. He can sometimes seem a bit eager.

He's very smart. Smart in school...

Top marks in everything.

Some people think he's a bit weird.

That's nothing to swell on...

He'll be our next fire chief.

'Bye.

- We'll talk again. - Sure!

I think the police believe one of us is the firebug.

One of you firemen?

Yes, you HAVE been a bit weird lately! I've been thinking that.

- Seriously? - Yes, I've thought so.

District Hall...

Just a moment.

I'm going with Espen.

- What's happening? - Seems they've got him.

- Arrested? - Yes.

So, who is it?

Alma! Alma, have you heard?

Alfred rang. They've got him.

Do you really think it's him?

Yes...

He drove off when the police stopped him on the road.

Who was it?

I don't know. Nobody from around here.

Yes, we must... we must pray to God that this will come to an end.

They all boast a lot about you now.

It's been a bit much lately.

Will you come in for a coffee?

No, I have to get back to work.

- OK, see you later. - See you!

They've got him.

It's about time.

He wasn't a local.

Now we just have to hope it really is over.

What's wrong now?!

Nothing.

Something's wrong.

No.

It's just that...

I just had such weird thoughts.

What thoughts?

Stupid things.

Do you trust me, Mum?

Of course I do.

My dear, lovely Mum...

- Where are you going? - Out.

I thought you'd be staying home...

I'm making a nice dinner.

See you later!

Your headlight's out.

I know... I'm on my way to fix it now.

Why the roadblock? I thought you had him?

No, it wasn't him.

He'd been drinking too much. He panicked when we stopped him.

Isn't getting serious?

Wouldn't it be a case for the CID?

We want to try and clear it up ourselves.

What if someone should burn to death?

Just you go home, Dag.

Are you still up?

I fell asleep here.

Is everything OK out there?

Seems quiet.

It wasn't him.

Wasn't it?

Just a drunk driver.

It's good you came home now.

Has Dad been up?

No... he's asleep.

I'm off to bed, too..

- Good night. - Sleep tight.

- Hello. - Hi there.

How is it with your father? Is he well again?

It's hard to say.

A lot of people hope to see him back on the job.

I know.

It's good that he's got you.

We toil away and do what we can.

I saw you in the newspaper.

Hi.

Hi, Dag.

Want a beer?

I can't.

Why not?

Not when I'm working.

Sorry, I thought you were Tommy.

I can hold your hand. Give me your hand.

Stay there!

What is it?

What do you want?

Just want to talk...

Get out!

What are you running for? We just want to talk.

Let him go!

You can't treat people like that.

What if he's the firebug!?

Why would he run off if he had nothing to hide?

It doesn't matter

We don't have to behave like that.

Who are you?

I'm a journalist.

So what do you think he'll write now?

So, you gonna give us a reputation...

for attacking people who drive through here?

There's room in the truck.

Shall we?!

Come on, Dag!

It's colder than I expected!

If there was a fire, and you could only take one thing...

What would it be?

I wouldn't take anything.

What about your school certificate?

Why would I take that?

You were so clever.

Was I?

You could have gone on to do anything you wanted.

But it's too late now?

Is that what you think?

Watch this.

Look!

I'm Jesus walking on water!

Jesus in shorts!

Are you coming?

- Hurry it up. - What were you up to?

I can do whatever I want.

I can absolutely do what I want.

Dag! get out of the truck!

Where the hell have you been?!

Turn around and drive to Vatneli!

- There may be people in there! - Don't go in, it's too late!

Two people behind the house.

More hose!

More hose!

Dag!

We're losing pressure... Check the pump!

Get away, then!

Get some dry clothes. We don't need you now.

Get out and search... if you don't want to have more fires!

Go home and get changed, Dag.

Dag?

Hi, Martha.

- Who? - Mrs Malm.

Here?

Yes, he's been to Vatneli.

He threw petrol though the window and set it on fire.

- Did everyone get out? - Yes.

So what do you want, Dag?

You said something nice to me.

I don't remember what it was.

I don't know what you mean.

You said something in the car.

Remember?

I don't remember either.

Maybe we can pick it up another time.

You're surely needed elsewhere, tonight.

Do you know the worst that can happen now?

No.

That a fire would start here.

Here?

Yes, here.

The equipment's quite a way away and would take ages to get here.

Please leave, Dag!

Can't you be nice and say what you said in the car?

I just don't remember.

I know what you've done.

I wish I understood it, but I simply don't.

You have to go to the police and tell them everything.

I'll come with you if you like.

Dag?

You want something?

No.

Nothing.

Where are you going?

Come and help me, Dad.

Hi.

- It's you?! - Yes.

I found this.

Now I want you to know.

Know what?

What are you looking at, Mummy?

I'm looking at you.

Because you're so pretty.

- Was that nice? - Yes.

- Want some more? - No.

Dag...

Dag!

There's someone here needs to talk to you.

We have to talk again?

It'll be best you come with us.

Can't we talk here?

At the station we won't be disturbed.

You can help me carry this.

Here you are.

I'll see you tonight, Mum.

It doesn't make sense.

Why not?

I was there, putting out all the fires...

I'm a fireman.

The cap may have ended up there when we turned on the pump.

They say that you didn't have the petrol-powered pump that time.

It's possible.

It may have fallen off in lots of ways.

Such as?

It might have been lying in a drawer...

and fallen out when we pulled the drawer out.

Is that the reason I'm here?

Not the only one.

Why only me?

Because it's cleverly done, Dag.

It requires a clear head.

Not many could have pulled it off.

You mustn't let the detectives take credit for this.

You solved this all on your own.

What do you mean?

Hi.

Excuse me.

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