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WINTER 1947 BERLIN, GERMANY

Do you hear me, Alfonso?

You are a free man.

You can return to Spain.

It's just that…

I don't know if I want to.

You don't want to go back?

But you will be received as a hero.

I won't.

[woman] Why do you say that?

-'Cause they don't want me there. -[woman] Don't worry.

There are good people in Spain who will help you get your life back.

And you will owe them nothing.

[somber music playing]

[Adrián sighs]

What if I stay?

No one in their right mind would now stay in Berlin.

I would.

You're making a mistake, Alfonso.

A serious mistake, if I'm allowed to say.

I will pray on this.

The rest is up to the Lord.

If you change your mind, don't hesitate to come see me.

[gate closes]

[somber music fades]

[dramatic theme music playing]

[theme music fades]

[indistinct chatter]

MADRID, SPAIN, US EMBASSY

IMMERSION

[birds singing outside]

You may come in now, Miss Williams.

[Meg] Oh, that's great.

-Thank you very much. -Have a good day.

You owe us an explanation, Agent Williams.

You did not tell us the whole truth about your collaborators.

Due to lack of knowledge, of course.

You assured us that Rafael Cuesta Sánchez was not a member of the Communist party.

Yes, I did my research, and I stand by it.

Ah.

[tense music playing]

AMERICAN EMBASSY MADRID

[general] Do you know them?

José Moya Aguilera and María Eugenia León.

I have never seen either of them.

These two are very close to Cuesta and are members of the party.

Mr. Cuesta collaborates with the Communists

through these individuals.

[man] Be wary of him.

Be careful with what he tells you and what you tell him.

[general] We do not know to whom he is loyal.

Or with whom he shares his information.

He could become a liability for us.

But I trust Manuel, who is my inside man, and he trusts Cuesta.

So, actually, we're all playing on the same team.

[general] The president has been very clear.

We have only two options.

Leading the free world or giving into Communism.

Is Franco part of the free world now?

No, of course not.

Truman is disgusted by the way Protestants are being treated in Spain.

By the absence of freedom of speech. By Franco's obsession with the Jews.

And yet, we are going to give him a loan of 25 million.

[man] Ah, a bank will do it.

-If it happens. -But with our government's blessing.

You should focus on the mission only, Agent Williams.

And always follow orders, if you want to stay out of trouble.

[Manuel] Clara confessed to smuggling Nazis to South America

with the help of the regime.

It's in the Daily Express.

It's unbelievable. Unbelievable.

She could have denied it. Or accused the journalist of making it up.

Read the paper. This is a real confession right here.

Did you lift a finger? No.

That is unbelievable.

They act with impunity.

That's why we need to find evidence.

I hope you're right this time, Meg.

What about your cuate?

[somber music playing]

He collaborates with the Communist party.

They showed me proof of that.

My bosses want to keep him out of it.

He's involved because I asked him.

He's helping us just because he wants to do it. Understood?

I have to go see Clara.

Open it.

Buenos Aires, Adrián. We're flying there in a week.

I hope you're not afraid of flying.

Ah.

I don't know my way around a plane.

[sighs] Never been on one.

You're going to love it.

[Manuel sighs]

Don't you want to go with me?

Don't know. Go to Buenos Aires?

On a plane? With you, ma'am?

[Clara] Hmm.

Ma'am? I'm not much older than you.

That's not what I meant.

[sighs]

You might find it ridiculous.

No, no. On the contrary.

You leave me… completely speechless, Clara.

-I owe you, and I-- -[sighs]

There are many kinds of compatriots, Adrián.

And you are a special one.

[indistinct chatter]

Clara seems to be getting a bit too attached.

The closer you get, the more you're gonna hear.

I know.

But it complicates things.

Be careful, Manolo.

[Manuel] You too.

You'll be alone with them.

Get close to the scar-faced guy. He's not the worst of them.

He's a fanatic.

But he has a military code of conduct.

Listen.

Otto Skorzeny is not a murderer or a sadist.

That's why he couldn't be convicted in Nuremberg.

I think he likes me.

How fortunate.

[sighs]

-[gulps] -[door opens]

-[guard 1] Thank you. -[guard 2] Thanks.

-Write everything down. -[door closes]

Who does the shipping, who pays, how much, where it goes. All.

And not a word to Meg, then?

-Our commitment is to the Republic. -We were all in agreement, I thought.

The Americans are as obsessed with the Communists as is Franco.

-They don't care what happens in Spain. -Meg does. You know.

But she works for them.

[tense music playing]

It hurts me as well.

If she tells them the Nazis are gonna protect their loot,

or serves them Otto on a silver platter,

they'll hang us out to dry in the middle of the game.

And we have to go all the way.

Until the fall of the regime.

That is true, Guillermo.

[Guillermo sniffles]

How can I get in contact?

Get used to the idea of having an English girlfriend.

Girlfriends receive little gifts.

Bonbons, some porcelain, biscuits, and Christmas cards.

It'll be easy. Through the company.

Why English? You'll be in Argentina, no?

I don't even know where I'll be.

And if you sent it directly to me, then I would have to forward it to London.

Too dangerous.

And now I'm on my own.

[sighs] Should we get a bottle?

Say goodbye properly?

[energetic string music playing]

LISBON

[plane engine whirring]

NEW YORK

[music fades]

Welcome to your new home in Buenos Aires, Adrián.

Comfortable but not too extravagant.

Very manly.

The house of a single man.

Do you like it?

A lot.

-Tomorrow, take him to the SARE. -SARE?

It's the Argentinian Society for the Reception of Europeans.

We already talked about it.

But I thought we would go together.

I'm not here on vacation.

I'm expected in other friendly countries, but I'm leaving you in good hands.

Have fun, but don't cross the line.

See you very soon.

MADRID, SPAIN

[indistinct chatter]

Come on, Mr. Rafael. They're waiting for you.

Guillermo!

[tense music playing]

-What's the matter? -It's your son.

You have to help me, please.

[sniffles] No one knows what he has.

[Guillermo] We have to wake him up.

José Antonio.

Honey?

The doctor's here.

[gentle music playing]

[Amparo] When we were your age, the doctor and I were friends.

Hello, José Antonio.

I'm Rafa.

Hello.

He had a high fever last night.

Was your throat hurting?

A lot.

[Amparo] But that was over a month ago.

Or more.

Today he said his heart hurts.

[Guillermo] Do you still have what you gave him for it?

[Amparo exhales]

[José] My father made that for me.

Before he went to war.

That's all I have of his.

Take good care of it. Get some sleep.

It's all right. You'll get better.

[José exhales, grunts]

[gentle music fades out]

[Amparo] But how can a child have rheumatism?

I don't understand.

Rheumatic fever due to a poorly treated pharyngitis.

Right.

And what about his heart?

Because that's what really worries me.

This is a general inflammation that can also affect other organs,

including the heart.

One doctor said rheumatism.

But after I listened to what the others said,

I thought he was crazy.

You made a mistake.

I'll check up on him.

He'll have to take antibiotics for a few months or so.

I'll follow up with it.

You're not playing games, are you?

[tense music playing]

You can find someone else. I just want the best for my son.

I want him to be healthy. That's all I want.

[sighs deeply]

Don't tell him the truth. You swore that.

I'm well aware.

[quietly] Okay. Whatever.

[tense music fades]

[energetic string music playing]

[birds singing]

SARE HEADQUARTERS

ARGENTINE SOCIETY FOR THE RECEPTION OF EUROPEANS

[indistinct chatter]

[energetic string music fades]

-All hail Spain! -[Manuel] All hail Spain!

Let me introduce you to Radu Ghenea.

He's the director of the SARE.

Welcome to Argentina, Mr. Gallardo.

Did you have a good journey?

Great. Although I must say, I'm still a bit tired.

That is normal. It's such a long trip.

-[men laugh] -How is Madrid?

Buenos Aires is a wonderful city. You'll see.

None of our refugees have had or will have any problems.

The state will give you 400 pesos a month,

which we will supplement

with voluntary contributions from our members.

In addition to the apartment.

-I'm very grateful to you. I really am. -[chuckles]

Please, don't worry. You are one of us now.

You will also contribute when you start working.

Mm. I will find a job as soon as possible.

I promise.

Don't worry. We will do it for you.

There are a lot of good German companies here,

who are willing to hire people who are… reliable.

-[scoffs] Yes, of course. -[tense music playing]

SPAIN - PASSPORT

SPANISH REPUBLIC - PASSPORT

[tense music fades]

[indistinct chatter]

[energetic string music playing]

Here is the key to your box, sir.

It's number 856.

-Do you need anything else? -[Manuel] No.

Thank you very much.

[indistinct chatter]

[woman] And what time is checkout?

Good afternoon. I would like a room.

Of course. May I see your passport, please?

Ah.

[music grows suspenseful]

Thank you very much, Mr. Louzán.

Is that all your luggage?

I will only spend one night in the city.

[energetic orchestral music playing]

Yes, miss. It's number 14 Chester Street in London.

[energetic music fades]

[phone rings]

Hello? Azcárate speaking.

Good morning, sir.

I'm calling from Buenos Aires.

What a surprise, my friend. How are you doing?

Everything is great, but I miss my girlfriend from America.

Your girlfriend?

Yes, for the time being, our paths have diverged.

Relationships with foreign ladies are often… complicated.

True. However, a good friend of mine

in Madrid would like to correspond with a British lady.

-Do you know of anyone? -But of course. Yes.

One comes to mind. A friend's daughter, Miss Helen Murray.

If she's willing to help, send me her address.

I'll send it to my friend.

-Sure thing. -Thank you.

-And please, also take mine. -Go ahead.

San Telmo post office.

Box number 856.

[pen scratching]

Goodbye, sir.

It's always good to talk to you.

I am always delighted to hear your voice.

Be careful.

-I beg you. -Hope to see you soon.

[energetic string music resumes]

[water running]

[music stops abruptly]

[Manuel exhales]

[man] Adrián!

[tense music playing]

I'm sorry for sneaking into your house like this.

I came to look for you, but… since you weren't here…

I still have the key.

Did I scare you?

No. Not at all.

Did you, uh, go on a trip?

I went to a leather smith.

It had come undone.

They know how to work leather, these Argentinians, hmm?

Let's go.

Some partners of mine want to meet you.

All right.

Let me change, and we'll go.

You're good… like that.

It's an informal meeting, among friends.

You'll enjoy it.

-[music fades] -[chair legs scrape]

How do you like Argentina?

There's no better place for us persecuted refugees.

That's what I think too.

Here, it's like the Allies don't exist.

And Perón takes good care of us.

And a Croatian doesn't forget a favor. Am I right, Walter?

We don't have to worry about anything.

We live to fight the enemy.

Tito.

A Communist. And a traitor to the fatherland.

An enemy in multiple ways, hmm?

There were plenty of those in Spain, but all gone.

Well, thank God.

And thank Franco.

[unsettling music playing]

-[glass clatters] -[exhales]

[Manuel sniffles]

There are 10,000 Croatians in this damn place.

We just need to organize ourselves.

But we must be cautious.

Tito does have supporters here.

[man] Yes. The Serbs.

[scoffs] Stalin's thugs.

The Jews.

Don't you miss the war?

My survival was a miracle.

I only live by the grace of God.

You don't want to go back into action?

If you ever… change your mind…

come see me.

[music fades]

[crickets chirping]

Any plans?

This late at night?

[chuckles] About the future.

You heard the Croatians.

For those guys, the war is not over.

Why do you say that?

Sakic and Bogetich are close to Perón.

That has its advantages.

But, uh, to be a mercenary,

you have to be good at it.

It's not for me.

I've earned the right to lead my own life without doing other people's dirty work.

Then have them as friends but at a distance.

[Manuel grunts]

They mean business.

Clara asked me to look after you.

That's why I'm warning you.

Thanks.

To her, you're not just another refugee.

You must have noticed that as well.

[unsettling music playing]

She's also tired of traveling, going from one place to another.

She'd like to settle down.

[Manuel sighs]

[music fades]

At the agency, I assume you have noticed the reopening of the border.

Mm-hmm. We have always worked closely with France.

Our partners are already waiting.

You are going into action, Rafael.

[Guillermo sighs]

Not yet.

-[Otto] Hmm? -[Guillermo] I'll explain.

First, we need to set up a framework to cover the legal end.

We need the process to be as normal as possible.

It's like this.

A client hires the service of La Meridiana, and we provide it.

To do that, we would need to set up a commercial company.

Getting it all notarized, the registry, all of it.

-And that company would be the client? -Uh-huh.

We would rent discreet offices in a building with no concierge

so as not to attract any attention.

And then, the employees of La Meridiana,

they would pick up the packages from the offices.

What do you think?

[tense music playing]

That idea is excellent.

We will have to find a name.

Society for European Foreign Trade?

[laughs, sighs]

He's got it all figured out.

[chuckles]

To the Society for European…

[all] …Foreign Trade.

[Otto clears throat]

-When should we draft it up? -We will let you know.

No, no. Enough.

I hope you will excuse me.

I need to get home now.

Good job, Rafael.

[Guillermo] No, no. I have to go back to the office.

You are going to tell your boss that you needed to attend to

Frau Stauffer's affairs.

Afraid of your boss?

A man who is fearful is not a man.

We are living in cowardly times now, hiding like rats.

Hiding even our own names.

But they won't break me.

I will never stop fighting for what I believe in.

If you give up your beliefs, you lose everything.

You're no longer the same man.

The beginning of the end.

I like you, Rafael.

And I did have my doubts.

You never talk about money.

Because what moves you and me

are ideas.

[energetic string music playing]

OTTO SKORZENY AND JOSEF HANS LAZAR

[typewriter dings]

IN THESE REPORTS AS ESFT

(EUROPEAN SOCIETY

FOR FOREIGN TRADE)

FELIPE FERNÁNDEZ CANDY SHOP

[energetic music fades]

[somber music playing]

[sighs deeply]

[somber music fades]

[young man sighs]

-[young man] This too, Mr. Cuesta? -Yes. It's got a stamp.

[energetic music playing]

[Azcárate] Ms. Murray is very pleased to have met such a caring person.

She is delighted with the chocolates he is sending her.

The relationship is certainly on the right track.

And she is confident that it will come to fruition.

[energetic music fades]

BERLIN, GERMANY

[unsettling string music playing]

[cat meows]

[Adrián coughs]

[Adrián panting]

[thief grunts, thuds]

[Adrián groaning]

[music grows somber]

[Adrián coughing weakly]

[spits, groans]

[coughing and choking]

[crying]

-[music fades] -[footsteps approaching]

[Guillermo] This is good.

It's really good.

Hmm.

I no longer wake up sweating.

You told him that yesterday, son.

Be patient. You'll have to stay in bed for a bit.

But now that I feel better… I'm bored.

Right. Well…

[takes a deep breath] …why don't you read?

Look how many books you have over there.

[José] Mom keeps the books up there because there's nowhere else to put them.

You could've read one, couldn't you?

Don't you get tired of coming here, after being at work all day?

Look here.

I read this one when I was around your age.

You like it?

Yeah, a lot.

Could you read it to me?

You know how to read, son.

[bright music playing]

Well, he's still very tired, isn't he?

You know, this is about the Battle of Trafalgar.

It's an adventure novel. The main character's a child.

Look.

Here.

[quietly] Here it is.

"When speaking of my birth, I will not imitate those

who merely recount the facts of their own lives."

[bright music fades]

No, no, no, no, no, no!

We said these. These ones.

We'll attach them to the sides and cover them with these.

Please. Thank you.

[Guillermo sighs]

-Are they trustworthy? -They will be if they want their tips.

-I promised them a lot. -Good.

The cargo is behind these boxes.

What's in them?

Flasks of mercury. Demand is high.

Isn't Rolf coming?

He's in Eibar.

Rolf has his own businesses.

And military men help each other, wherever they are.

In that, I guess, they are like the Jews.

[worker] All checked, Mr. Cuesta.

They've fitted the tires. The good ones.

-[loud crash] -[worker] Oh shit.

[tense music playing]

Don't worry about it.

Carry on. Let's go.

You heard him. Now. Now!

It's just a valueless copy.

[music grows somber]

And the paintings are all from the flea market.

After taking care of the collection for years,

I'm not going to risk losing one single piece, huh?

Is this shipment a test?

This must remain between us.

But hire other workers.

I don't want to see them again.

[somber music fades]

[indistinct chatter]

Good afternoon, Mr. Louzán.

[Manuel sniffles]

-[door opens] -[phone ringing]

Hello?

Adrián?

-Clara. What a surprise. -[somber music playing]

-I couldn't reach you. -Yes, I went out for a walk.

I was worried about you.

-It is late. -Well, you shouldn't worry about me.

Who else, then?

I'm sorry I've neglected you so much.

But I'll soon return to Buenos Aires.

Where are you now?

In São Paulo. Everybody loves this city, but I don't.

I'm glad we can see each other again soon.

I really…

I really missed you. [chuckles]

Me as well. I've been thinking about you.

[sighs]

Please don't lie to me.

I swear.

And what are you thinking?

I don't know.

I can imagine you going from one place to another,

organizing everything.

You imagined well.

Always surrounded by people, and then…

I know.

Anyway,

we'll catch up.

I'm sure you have a lot to tell me.

Let me know when you're here.

You bet I will.

See you soon, Adrián.

See you soon.

[sighs]

[giggles softly]

-[Manuel sighs] -[music fades out]

[indistinct chatter]

[in German] That's great news. Goodbye, my friend.

[in English] The first shipment has arrived at its destination,

and it only took two days.

Just like we planned.

[chuckles] A lot of Bam's stuff looks like garbage to me,

but he says it's worth a fortune.

This has all gone smoothly, thanks to you.

If I didn't know how to organize transport by now,

Don Gabino would have fired me.

So we are going to get more serious now.

What does that mean?

We're gonna make bigger shipments. Regularly.

How big are we talking?

Well, as big as necessary.

Don't worry about it.

I'm sure you'll manage.

Let's go see Bam before he's admitted.

Did something happen? The other night, I thought he was…

He heard a rumor

that Franco was thinking of handing him to the Allies.

And as soon as he found out, he had an appendicitis attack.

He will have surgery, so there is no doubt. Hmm?

If we're gonna get serious,

I need to know further in advance what it is we're shipping.

And why is that so important now?

Paintings without frames, um,

they can be perfectly hidden inside building materials, like pipes.

For example, jewelry, in whatever form, can be hidden in any materials,

but sculptures are obviously a different matter.

What's the problem with those?

Well, it depends on the volume.

I would have to talk to Don Gabino about modifying the truck frame.

Maybe adding a false floor.

Well, let's say we will need to have a bit of everything.

Your boss will agree to it for his own good.

I have to go to the hospital.

But first, I have to take my medicine, so, uh…

If you will excuse me.

[tense music playing]

[Guillermo] Yes, of course.

[Otto] Hmm.

Ah, ah. Thank you.

Franco would hand over Bam? Seriously?

He knows better than I what Franco is capable of doing.

If he is having surgery even though he's fine,

there must be a reason for it.

The Allies have sent a list to the authorities.

Clara, unfortunately, is one of the names.

The only woman.

But she hasn't lost her nerve.

What happens to Bam when he's discharged?

By then, somebody will have cleared things up with Franco.

Well, he didn't seem very relaxed.

Even with that medicine he's taking.

If Bam causes trouble,

it won't be because he doesn't have enough of his medicine.

[sighs]

I don't really trust him.

We'll keep these pieces of art

because they guarantee the future of the Reich.

Because they're valuable.

Not because they are old and beautiful.

Sometimes Bam behaves as if he thinks that everything he's kept is his own.

All the more reason to get it out of Spain.

As soon as possible.

Do you realize how valuable you are to us?

It is hard…

to find someone you can trust.

And that's the reason that tonight we're here to celebrate,

so elegantly, that our ways have fortunately crossed.

[energetic string music playing]

[indistinct chatter]

[music fades]

Yes. Conference with London, yes.

[knocking on door]

[tense music playing]

Who is it?

[knocking continues]

[receiver clatters]

[knocking on door]

[Manuel] Who is it?

[tense music fades]

[Meg] How is my gachupín, huh?

What took you so long?

[gentle music playing]

Are you banging some other chick up here, or what?

You scared the hell out of me. Come on.

Did you think I was one of your Nazis?

Why are you here?

Well, I'm worried about you.

And so are my bosses.

-We have not heard from you in some time. -How did you even find me?

Because of your American passport.

Peter Louzán?

Didn't you use it when you checked in here?

Well, look.

Now that you're here, let's pick some lunch.

-We have a lot of work ahead of us. -[sighs]

[Manuel] Bogetich and Sakic.

Does that ring a bell?

Milo de Bogetich is actually Mile Ravelich,

who is the link between Pavelich and the Gestapo.

He is a criminal.

And the other one must be Dinko Sakich, who, at 24, was already running

the extermination camp in the city of Jasenovac.

-He is one of the dictator's bodyguards. -I was introduced by Walter Kutschmann.

My host in Clara's absence.

There are many more. They use false identities.

And they may have changed from the photos we have.

It's incredible.

Franco is aiding the Nazis' escape, and Perón gives them work.

No, he practically adopts them if they're useful.

They have nothing to fear here.

And your bosses are doing nothing about it.

Don't be angry with me.

I'm on your side, you know? I'll always be on your side.

[somber string music playing]

[sighs]

-Your passport is about to expire. -Don't change the subject.

When there's evidence against Perón, will you go against him?

In Washington, no one wants to overthrow him.

Well, now you've seen that I'm not spending your dollars

without doing my part.

Go and report back.

Is that what you think I'm doing, really?

Do you think I'm here to control or pressure you?

I'm here because I'm worried about you.

I'm afraid something might happen to you.

I shouldn't even tell you, but it is true. I swear that.

[sighs]

I'm in, Meg, which is what we wanted.

But I depend on them for almost everything.

[Meg sighs]

Sometimes I even forget my real identity.

Only coming here once in a while makes me feel myself.

-[sighs] -I'm going to stay here.

I'm going to be your contact here, okay?

And we're going to meet here, in this hotel, when there's news.

We won't leave you alone.

But never let your guard down.

[music fades]

BERLIN, GERMANY

[coughs]

[thunder rumbling in distance]

[ominous music playing]

[ominous music building]

[music swells]

[man, in German] Help!

Help!

[Adrián panting]

Help!

[Adrián sniffles]

[rock thuds]

[sobbing]

[Adrián breathing shakily]

[in English] I warned you.

You said that there were people in Spain who could help me?

[shakily] Clara S… Stauffer.

Fourteen Galileo Street, Madrid.

She will be your guardian angel.

[phone ringing]

Hello?

Clara.

So you're here?

Sure. Just tell me where.

[indistinct chatter]

Clara!

You are looking wonderful, Adrián.

You already look like a real Porteño.

You look really stunning.

Don't flatter me. This traveling makes me exhausted.

I'm just saying what I see.

So how's it going?

Very good.

Our other guests are just like you. They fit our mission beautifully.

And anywhere they go, they are very much appreciated.

-Mm. -[Manuel chuckles]

We'll have to teach them how to brew good beer.

[Manuel laughs]

Don't laugh, because I've come to scold you.

I'm hearing you've been looking for a job on your own.

Why is that?

You've already done too much for me.

Don't be absurd. Leave it to me.

I know many companies that would be happy to pay you a nice salary.

-I'm sure. -Clara, I prefer it this way.

With the money that I make, I can live without too many problems.

Such modesty suits you well.

But you are worth a lot more than you think.

[unsettling music playing]

I really…

I'd like you to come with me.

Where to? Spain?

[laughing] No! Don't be silly.

Before I come back for Christmas, I go to Lima.

Maybe even Santiago.

[Manuel] Hmm.

And I am really sick of traveling alone.

Yes. Of course.

Actually, what I'm sick of… is being alone.

And I miss you. I already told you that.

We are anonymous there.

It's an opportunity… for me.. and you to…

[sighs]

I would love to, but I can't.

I just can't.

Here, I've found a new life and…

a job and a house.

It gives me a reason to get up every day.

But if that's the reason,

we're not always going to be on the move. I--

Clara, there's something else.

I've met a girl.

[tense music playing]

[Manuel sighs]

I think we're serious.

It's getting very late.

Please, don't even trouble yourself to stand up.

[tense music fades]

[Guillermo] Ready.

[sighs]

[worker] These are ready to go.

Load the rest of the tubes and secure them well.

That box inside this one. Hide them well.

And most of all, be careful.

-Yes, boss. -Of course. Don't worry.

[Guillermo] I have some good news and some bad news.

Which should I start with?

-With the bad. -You'll be starting school soon.

[gentle music playing]

-Am I cured? -Just about.

So you won't visit anymore?

Not quite.

[José sighs]

I brought you something to remember me by.

What did you expect?

Mm. I don't know.

It's small, isn't it?

When you learn to play, you will love chess.

My mom taught me how.

Between you and me, your mom is awful at it. [chuckles]

[José laughs]

MADRID, SPAIN CHRISTMAS 1948

[train whistle blowing]

[somber music playing]

[whistle toots]

[indistinct chatter]

[somber music fades]

[guard 1] Papers, please.

[guard 2] Stop!

[tense music playing]

Your documents.

We don't have all day.

PERSONAL MILITARY SERVICE RECORD

[Adrián] I've just arrived from Berlin.

I fell prisoner to the Reds.

[music grows somber]

Where were you going, Mr. Navarro? We'll accompany you.

I also fought in Russia, but I came back as soon as I could.

I want to take a walk. Haven't been here in a while.

There's no place like home. Right, my friend?

[Adrián sighs] Mm-hmm.

[music fades]

[Ochoa] Give me a hug, boy.

[grunts, chuckles]

Sit down.

-I'll get you something now. -Thanks.

I knew it couldn't be true.

You leaving without saying goodbye?

I didn't leave. I came back. From Germany.

So I heard.

It must be hard hiding for so long.

Just unbearable.

So tell me, when do you embark?

No need to hurry. Argentina won't go anywhere.

No one here is going to look for you, no matter what they say.

Besides, it's crazy. [laughs]

It feels like yesterday I was telling you, "Bring out your killer instinct."

And you said, "I don't have that, Captain."

How could you be a war criminal? Are they out of their minds?

-[tense music playing] -I just followed orders.

Like in Bilbao.

I know. Course I know.

Who's in trouble is your friend Navarro.

The Reds caught him, and it looks like he's still in jail.

See, Adrián?

In the end, the only judge is God.

In fact, I thought you were in Buenos Aires, living like a king.

Do you know Clara Stauffer?

I mean, I don't know her well.

I just know of her. Why?

Miss Stauffer cannot see you right this minute.

Tell me what it is about. Maybe I can help you.

Adrián Gallardo. Heard of him?

Word is that he's in Buenos Aires, but that can't be.

I'm afraid that is true.

Do you know Adrián?

And what was your name again?

Adrián is fine, if that's what you're worried about.

Look, if you want to know more, Rafael may have heard something.

Rafael?

Rafael Cuesta.

A friend of Adrián's. I thought you knew each other.

Yes, yes. Of course. Rafael Cuesta. Haven't seen him in a long time.

-And can you tell me where--? -I don't know where he lives.

But he works at La Meridiana.

It's a transport company.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

In La Meridiana.

La Meridiana.

[music fades]

Leave the bottle. Thank you.

You never let us down, Rafael.

-Never. -Just doin' my job. Nothing more.

In that, too, we share the same passion.

For you and me, duty comes above all.

We said we would make you rich.

[chuckles]

I don't care about the money.

[Otto] As if I didn't know.

But it will come in handy.

[Guillermo sighs]

These are not really times to be fussy, right?

Let us be honest.

The Reich was to last 1,000 years,

and so far, you see…

[somber music playing]

But the future belongs to us. Be sure of that.

To ideas.

To ideas.

LA MERIDIANA TRANSPORT COMPANY

-[Otto] Rafael! -[horn honks]

Your briefcase!

[tense music playing]

[music swells, fades]

[dramatic orchestral music playing]