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BRIMA, 1ST NOVEMBER

Gjert Meyer?

About time.

It's cold too.

Stand on this side, by the wall.

I won't make a fuss about this very serious mistake

if you take me home this instant.

Turn to the right.

My right.

I don't have time for this. There's a lot of money at stake.

I'm giving you this bag. Take it with you to the room there,

get undressed and put your clothes in it.

What…

Turn around and bend over.

If you think you can order me to show you my arse, you're dead wrong.

I'm a respected businessman.

Bend over.

And cough.

BILLIONAIRE ISLAND

The salmon billionaire and entrepreneur Gjert Meyer…

Brima woke up to shocking news today.

Gjert Meyer has been charged with environmental…

…suspected of causing the damage

that led to the unprecedented escape…

No comment has been forthcoming from Gjert Meyer

or any other representatives of Meyer Fjordbruk.

Good morning. Welcome to the morning news.

Any news about Father?

No. Just journalists pestering us.

The ride from the nursing home is here.

Thank you for finding a place for my mother-in-law.

That's a serious injury to your hand.

The surgeon had a question about the accident.

Okay.

You were cutting a pumpkin and the knife slipped?

Yes.

How could it cut you from above with such force?

We Meyer girls

are too strong for our own good.

Have a nice time, Mother.

Hi.

Yes.

Okay, good. Yeah.

Viljar Meløy wants to see me at the office.

It feels wrong leaving you now.

Just make sure you get that meeting postponed.

Yes.

Bye.

-Hi, Eigil. -Hello.

Any comments on today's meeting?

No comment at the present time. Please respect that.

-Just one quick… -No comment.

Bye.

Hello? Meyer Fjordbruk.

Gudrun speaking. How can I help you?

Eigil, the press keep calling.

Adressa and Dagens Næringsliv

and NRK and iLaks and…

We're not saying anything to the press yet.

And what about the shareholders?

They're talking about the EGM. What do we do?

I'll let the shareholders know it's been postponed.

Okay. What did you say?

Just do your best, Gudrun.

Hello? Meyer Fjordbruk.

That's all you can do.

Yes, this is Gudrun.

Did you see the message?

They're trying to postpone.

Good thing we're ahead of them.

Did you talk to the judge?

Yes. And she wasn't very happy.

But after sweet talking her a bit,

we agreed that the arrest has created such an unusual situation

that she'll send someone after all.

Good.

-We were going to school together. -Smoothie?

-Why do you have to go home? -I need to talk to Dad.

What about?

-Family stuff. -Wait!

Being together means we support each other.

Just tell me what's going on.

It's Dad. He knows something about Marlax.

Magne is obviously aware

that the EGM is taking place today.

-He's been briefed. -Good.

Mum?

Hennie, I'm talking to Rishi.

-Can you talk to Dad? -Are you firing Jakob's dad?

Huh?

Are you firing Jakob's dad so he has to move and change schools?

Just a sec, Rishi.

-Where's this coming from? -He said it himself.

He said lots of Marlax employees are getting fired.

This must be a misunderstanding, Hennie.

Probably a language problem.

He speaks perfect Norwegian, Mum.

Yeah, okay.

I can see you're lying. You haven't blinked for a whole minute.

I don't have time for teenage drama.

-Teenage drama? -Torbjørn.

-He's my boyfriend. -Torbjørn?

Do you know how hard it is to find an emotional connection here?

How many boyfriends will you have in your life?

-Fifteen minutes with him… -Mum's stressed.

Let's take it easy and have some breakfast.

Are those trousers a bit tight? Your legs look like sausages.

Dial it down a notch. Mum's legs are lovely.

Your legs look great.

Did you hear that, Rishi?

-Yeah, some of it. -Yes.

Who the hell leaked the synergy plan?

I'm on it.

-Eigil. -Yes?

Someone needs to talk to you.

Right.

And you are?

Magne Vinje from Vinje, Hjorth & Thue.

The district court sent me to help you at the EGM.

We've postponed it. The shareholders just got the message.

You'll have to send another one.

You can't just suddenly postpone an EGM. It's a violation of company law.

-Hi, Rishi. -Hi.

Good work with Vinje.

Thanks.

We found out how the synergy plan was leaked.

Instead of Marit in Analysis,

the email went to a Marek in Technical.

-That's not good. -No, it's not.

I've spoken to Marek.

He won't say anything else, if you get my drift.

The question is whether the Seafarers' Union has got wind of it.

Well, we really need to have the unions on board.

Yes.

Are…

Are my trousers too tight?

No.

Good.

-How do I look? -Like the world's biggest salmon producer.

-Julie Lange? Two minutes for NRK? -Of course.

Any comment on Meyer's arrest?

It's very sad.

Will it have an impact on today's meeting?

EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

I think that if we join forces here on Brima now,

we have the potential to become a major power in the salmon farming industry.

I hope that today we'll take the first steps towards that goal.

Thank you, Julie Lange. We'll be following this story.

Well?

The Seafarers' Union hasn't heard about the synergy plan.

They're on board.

We should get started.

The board has asked me to open the meeting in lieu of the chairman.

I would first like to apologise for the confusion this morning

and thank you for attending.

All of us at Meyer Fjordbruk are shocked at what's happened.

But we're also upset

that some people are trying to take advantage of this personal tragedy

by forcing an extraordinary general meeting today.

Trondheim's district court has sent attorney Magne Vinje

to make sure everything's above board.

-The floor is yours, Magne. -Thank you.

Those of you who know me as a referee

in the company football league

know that I am tough but fair.

I've received a written objection regarding item number two.

The board is asking that the meeting be postponed

following the arrest of Gjert Meyer.

Maybe the other party would like to speak?

Yes, I would like that.

Meyer Fjordbruk has great potential.

However, over the last few years it has been mismanaged.

In my opinion, it would be a betrayal

of its employees and investors

to postpone the inevitable

because the chairman has committed a crime.

Alleged crime.

Isn't that what I said?

This is ridiculous.

Meyer Fjordbruk's main shareholder is unable to vote for a valid reason.

We must postpone.

Yes. But according to the articles of association,

several others in Meyer Holding are entitled to board representation.

Do you mean Trine?

Yes.

She's been in a Halloween accident.

Right, but the holding company

has to present a power of attorney.

Let's take a break and convene again at 2:30 pm.

I tried to ask her,

but she just said

that it was a language thing.

-My God. -Jakob's dad speaks perfect Norwegian.

I told her and she said she didn't have time for my drama.

But the thing is… Oh yeah. She didn't blink for a whole minute.

That's classic Mum.

So I knew she was lying.

She's clearly hiding something.

And Jakob's dad had seen that document.

It looks like he's got his hands on a synergy plan.

What's that?

Mum wants to buy Meyer Fjordbruk

because she wants to merge it with Marlax to make money.

A synergy plan shows what and who will be cut out.

So if Mum wins, he'll lose his job?

But there are a lot of us who want Meyer Fjordbruk to stay as it is.

Hennie, do you have Jakob's dad's number?

Yeah.

If I can get hold of that plan,

we could get more people to vote against Mum.

I can send it to you.

16th February 1979.

Hurry up, then.

INTERVIEW ROOM

Please sit down.

This is interview number one.

Gjert Meyer.

Case 12/49,

criminal damage and environmental crime.

Do you want to speak to a solicitor?

No.

I'm in the middle of a merger battle.

Do you have any idea what's at stake?

Let's begin with the evidence.

Item A-0413.

These photos were found on your home computer.

Can you tell me what this is?

Yes, it's a net pen.

Do you have any idea what these arrows and lines

might mean?

What… Where did you say you found this?

On your home computer.

We were wondering if you could explain

how you got hold of a blueprint of the Marlax factory?

I think I'd like to speak to a solicitor after all.

That's okay.

Of course. Thanks, anyway.

Goodbye.

Jakob's dad didn't want to say anything. Almost like he's been told to be quiet.

He won't give us the plan.

Someone else must have it.

Yeah. Rishi probably does.

Let's go and get it, then.

I don't have a Marlax keycard any more.

-Hi, Viljar. What's up? -Hi, Amy.

We couldn't postpone. There's one hour left.

-An hour? -Yes.

That won't help us. We're not a majority without Gjert.

We talked about it. We're getting Trine Meyer.

-She has board representation. -Of course.

-Right. -That makes sense.

Exactly. I'll sit down with her, so there's no need for you…

I'm coming.

Amy?

-Hi, Gjert. -Hi.

Thanks for coming, Sam. Good to see you.

How are you?

You have to get me out of here.

I'm innocent.

Someone broke into my computer. I don't know who.

Maybe my son-in-law or someone from Marlax.

Someone is playing the police like a fiddle.

That is something

that a lot of people who've been arrested say.

Are you calling me a criminal?

Of course not.

But if I were to play devil's advocate…

You're not the devil's fucking advocate. You're my lawyer.

Of course.

What can I do for you, Gjert?

You have to find out who tricked me.

The doctor's on the way.

What? No, we need to wait.

I have something important I need to do.

I hope you're not going anywhere. You've had a lot of morphine.

You know what?

Sometimes you have to do painful things for your family.

Let me at least get you a cab.

Hi. I'm at the hotel. Where are you?

Okay. I'm coming.

-Hi. I'll just hang up my jacket. -Hi.

It's a bit tense here, I must say.

Of course it's tense, but we're sure it'll be fine.

This is going to be fine.

For Brima, at least.

Okay. This is actually kind of exciting.

How do you think she'll take it?

I'll be surprised if she has an opinion.

She's a stay-at-home wife.

Here they are.

-Hello. -Hi.

Viljar Meløy.

Yes. Trine Meyer.

Welcome. We have very little time.

We have to agree on our proposal for the new board.

We're thinking that I'll temporarily replace Gjert

as chairman of the board,

and the Meløy Group CFO

takes my place as a member. Thoughts?

We were thinking Eigil should be chairman of the board.

That's not what he said this morning.

No, but he's saying it now.

It's important the family is represented.

Yes. You know, I fully understand that.

In addition, we need an extra seat on the board for Meyer Holding.

For me, that is.

All board positions are taken.

This is a puzzle.

Yes. A puzzle.

I didn't know you took puzzle classes at those fancy foreign schools of yours.

But that's okay.

Congratulate your mum for me.

I think we're leaving, Eigil.

Hold on.

It wouldn't hurt to add one seat to the board.

I think this could be the start of a great partnership.

Definitely.

See you around, salmon princess.

-Hi. -Hello.

What a lovely surprise.

But your mum isn't here.

No, but it's school fundraising day.

We're raising money for illiterate people in Libya.

-Is that today? -Yes.

I wasn't notified.

You could call my mum and ask.

I will.

But it's not a very good time.

She's in that meeting.

Oh yes. That's right.

Have a seat.

-I'll get you a keycard. -Thank you.

No problem.

Argue like hell, Viljar.

Try to get a few over to our side. That's what we need. Good luck.

Aren't you coming in?

My resignation isn't finalised yet. It's best I wait here.

Best?

Because it's best to backstab your own mother.

-Are you okay, Tiril? -No, I'm not.

We haven't even cleared out your office,

and here you are sleeping with the enemy.

What happened to sisters before misters?

Tiril.

I thought we were friends.

I wanted to be like you. I used the same nail polish.

Tiril, I understand you're upset.

I've put you in a difficult position, which I only see now.

I hope we can sort this out.

I just… I need to take this.

Hi, Hennie. I'm a bit busy.

I'm in Rishi's office. Where should I look?

What?

Two seconds.

You're at Marlax?

You said you knew where he had the documents.

They must be on the computer. Do you know the password?

Try "tunnelcar.83.84.".

No.

With a capital T.

No, that's wrong.

He must have changed it.

Go into my old office.

Okay.

Hello, there.

Is my old Mac still there?

Okay. It's working.

Find the folder called "Meyer Fjordbruk".

And a folder named "To be discussed by the board".

Find the last document from Rishi.

Can you see it?

Found it. "Updated synergy plan".

-I'll email it to you. -Okay. Thanks.

-Hi, Amy. -Hi.

I wanted to say it's not too late to change your mind.

We need a competent strategy director when Marlax and Meyer merge.

Do you mean that, Mum?

Do I mean it?

Of course I do.

You bet on the wrong horse, but you're my daughter.

Amy?

You know what, Mum?

I'm going to go for the wrong horse.

Amy. Hey.

Viljar?

Yes.

Meyer Holding is now represented as well.

Let's get started on the last item.

Proposal for the new board at Meyer Fjordbruk.

Meyer Holding and Meløy Group have submitted a motion,

copies of which are being handed out.

Does anyone else wish to speak?

-Yes. I have a couple of things. -Right.

We have noted that the union representative

would like to speak.

What are you doing here?

Martin asked me to come.

You're both here.

This was unexpected, I must say.

Yes, we ran into each other.

You can relax.

Theo knows that I know

that you two have had s…

But does Theo know that I

am…

Yes. Congratulations.

We've discussed the situation,

and we've come up with a solution.

-Really? -Yes.

We thought that Theo could become our sperm donor.

-Our sperm donor? -Yes.

Bit late, isn't it?

The sperm has already been donated,

so we'll have to backdate the agreement.

But think about it. You're pregnant.

I want to be a dad. Theo doesn't want kids.

A donor contract

will turn this tragedy into a miracle.

I really don't know what to say.

What do you think about this?

It's a bit fucked up,

but it also kind of makes sense.

What do you say? Shall we…

Shall we have a baby together?

This is… weird.

Amy!

Amy!

-Viljar, we're in the middle of… -Amy!

We did it! You're the new CEO of Meyer Fjordbruk!

The dramatic vote for the new board at Meyer Fjordbruk

was lost by the smallest of margins.

Julie, a comment?

The numbers weren't on your side.

No comment.

This turned into a generational confrontation in the Lange family.

Julie Lange, any words for your daughter?

I wanted to build a robust company that my daughter could inherit.

But now we're competitors. This will be interesting.

Thank you.

Find out how the trade union got hold of the synergy plan.

If they got it from one of our workers,

fire them.

Understood.

Trine Meyer, how do you feel

after everything that's transpired in the last 24 hours?

Well, I…

What can I say?

It's been an emotional day for all of us.

But we're very happy.

Right, Gjert.

Your visit is over for now.

You're being taken into custody.

…confrontation in their own business.

How is the future looking for Meyer Fjordbruk?

Turn it up.

Together,

we're going to chart a new course for this company.

And the shareholders should keep an eye on things

because these are exciting times. Justice has prevailed.

Shit.

Victory for Meyer!

It's her!

My fucking daughter is behind this!

It's her. My daughter.

She's behind everything.

What's on the agenda now?

Well, first we're celebrating. And then…

My experience is that people in the business

have an outdated idea that profit and sustainability aren't compatible.

My goal is to prove them wrong.

Thank you, Amy Lange.

As you can see, representatives of the Meyer family…

We did it!

You were amazing!

I was so nervous. There were so many people.

-You did it. -There were so many…

Listen.

Remember that Mum

can never know you were involved. It's enough she hates one of us.

-She doesn't hate you. -Want a bet?

No, no, no.

Hey.

That's a confidential document. Okay?

I'm sorry. I woke up before dawn and saw this lying around.

I can't remember having read anything as gripping

since Jon Fosse's heyday.

Macbeth

at a roller derby.

Strange it's never been done.

Yeah?

The casting agent will kill me.

I promised her an audition tape.

Tell her the one client you have couldn't do it,

but you convinced someone else to.

I'm considering the role of Coach Gundersen.

It's like it was written for me.

Come on. What do you have to lose?

-Are you ready? -Yes.

There you go. Good.

-Good. Lovely. -No.

It's from JJ. It's actually…

What does he say?

My bro is fucking with me.

Look.

We have first-class tickets to LA.

And now he says

being an actor doesn't feel right any more.

No.

What'll happen to those tickets?

So you're not going to LA?

No.

I've realised

I like it better on this side of the pond.

Speaking of which,

Jens has something he'd like to ask you.

Yes.

I thought that since Amy is out…

maybe

there could be a way in

to Marlax for me?

I understand if it's stupid and you don't want to.

After all my nonsense.

Welcome home, Jens.

I always thought you had a good head for fish.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Let's have a toast.

Welcome home.

-Anything else? -We'll take a minute.

Stop moping around.

"Lift your head, proud boy."

"If a hope or two were broken, a new one sparkles in your eye."

You won't get the ticket money back.

No, I have

a good feeling about this.

I've always had a thing for Hollywood.

Not to be rude or anything, but how old are you really?

Oh, come on.

You're focusing on the wrong thing.

Think about the manager of the old guy in Squid Game.

Think he's rubbing his hands now?

The studio loved your audition tape.

You got a fucking callback.

Of course.

Excuse me? Sorry! Where did he go?

Yes, you. Could we get a big bottle of bubbly?

Yes, a magnum. This is fun. This is really fun.

Cheers.

Cheers. To you becoming a dad.

And cheers to me not becoming a dad.

Have you thought about a name?

Matteo, maybe.

Yes!

Yes!

I told you he'd be back!

-Did you? -I did!

Just like you said.

Nobody believed me!

-Yep. -No.

I played the trump card.

-No. -Spades are trumps.

No. You have to…

-Was it spades all along? -Yes. Spades are trumps.

-Pay attention. -I am paying attention.

Just let it ring.

I have to take it. See who it is.

-Don't show us your cards. -No.

This is Julie Lange.

This is a call from Brima prison.

Please be aware that this call is being recorded.

Do you accept the call?

Yes. Yes, I do.

-Hello? -This is Gjert Meyer.

Hi.

I thought as much.

How's life behind bars?

I'm innocent. And I think you know that.

So you're not calling to ask for forgiveness?

I'm calling to offer you a deal.

A deal? What do you have to negotiate with?

I'm the victim of a conspiracy. And if you help me get out of here…

I'll make sure you'll get all of Meyer Fjordbruk served on a platter.

Are you there?

Yes, I'm here. Go on.

Subtitle translation by: Ekaterina Pliassova