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I'm here for someone who wants to buy the rest of SlopeTech's shares.

I guess the bank didn't send you.

I need six addresses by next Wednesday.

And proof that these people have jobs and are being paid.

Got it.

You've acted against the ethics of your profession

and ruined our chance to break the biggest story of the year.

I won't slip. - That's right. Especially after this.

The whole life insurance process is premature.

As the trustee, I want it retracted.

Here's something to occupy your mind. The arson case of a ski resort.

We'll follow the plan. - I can't do this.

We have no choice.

I never asked for your help.

The money didn't come from me.

8 MONTHS EARLIER

Dad, I want you to pull back from the deal.

That's not possible. - Of course it is.

I'll go to the police and tell them everything.

Who gave you that money? - It doesn't matter.

I took the money, and that's that. - I'll pay it back.

Sini, it's too late.

This is all going wrong. - Don't worry about it.

Whatever happens, happens. We just have to live with it.

Dad!

Call me, for fuck's sake. - What is it?

Unfinished business with dad. He went to the cabin.

Take my car and go after him.

Careful, there's glass everywhere.

So I see.

The fire clearly started at the back.

Did the company contact you yet?

No.

We got this case through the ski resort.

Their insurances are with us, and they want to bulldoze the place.

Did you interview this SlopeTech?

They're difficult to reach. Didn't answer my calls.

Which one?

What do you mean "which"? SlopeTech is one word.

The new owner or the old owner, Ahvonen?

The owner changed a while ago.

Okay.

So you don't know who you've been calling.

I do. - So, which one?

Can't remember. He didn't answer. We visited his rental apartment,

and some Estonian worker opened the door in his underwear.

And nothing seemed fishy to you? - Why would it have?

We don't even know how this fire started.

Any sign of arson?

The analyses haven't come in yet, so hard to say.

The fire definitely started inside.

Why would someone burn an office that's practically empty?

No one wants money and no one has died,

so what difference does it make if the shack is left standing?

Let the skiers ski. Let's not block the slope for months on end.

If you don't care, go sit in the car.

The radio is full of blabbermouths like you.

You're being a bitch.

At least try to be polite.

If we have to work together, I'd appreciate it if you did your job

instead of constantly trying to annoy me

or to make a connection.

I'm just trying to get along. What else can I do?

Just find the new owner. I'll talk to the old ones, okay?

Fine.

Thank you.

Hi, hello. Can I help you?

Which room are you staying in? - Why do you ask?

You can't just march in here. I have to ask you to leave.

Sorry, you have to leave. - Who are you to tell me that?

Excuse me, that's my son. He's with me.

Jarkko.

Would you like something to... - No.

Tell me what this is about.

We shouldn't talk about it here. - Why not?

Just come with me.

I need your help.

You'll get paid.

By whom?

By me.

And well.

I need six people to travel to Finland,

spend the day with me there and return in the evening.

The pay is 2,000 euros plus travel and food expenses.

Can you do it? - What would they have to do?

Nothing much. Sign a few papers.

Sign a few papers, huh?

The only people willing to do that...

are people who have nothing left but their name.

You want to take that away from them?

I offer decent compensation.

To you as well.

Why me? - You're the only one I can trust.

Maybe so.

But can I trust you?

Of course you can.

When you called, I thought you wanted to see me.

I was holding out hope that you just wanted to see me.

Of course I wanted to see you!

Please...

Call me tomorrow.

Take care.

I'm here as an employee representative,

ensuring your legal rights are protected.

I only have one month left anyway.

Please, come in.

Okay, Johanna.

In principle, the situation is simple.

We won't make your position permanent or employ you as a freelancer,

and that will be that.

Okay.

I wanted to talk to you and have Kane here

to make sure we part ways in good standing.

Since Johanna's contract expires in a month, we won't fire her.

Were you planning to hire her permanently?

I did consider it, but I changed my mind.

Anything you want to say, Johanna?

I have one question.

Go ahead.

Just curious, why do I have to follow the rules,

when the people I'm chasing do not?

Why do I have to be squeaky clean, but they don't?

Because content can't always go before journalistic ethics.

What is this about journalistic ethics?

What goes on in the world isn't journalism, it's real life.

We need real life ethics,

not some rhetorical squirming from a glass tower.

You're like an over-aged Nancy Drew who thinks life is a game.

Not true.

Unfortunately, it is.

The most important task of a journalist is to protect the source.

Everyone who's been in contact with you could be in danger

because you are reckless.

All the material you've gathered belongs to us.

Hand it all over. Someone else will take it from there.

That's the only solution here.

Leave the computer.

It has a lot of my personal... - Regardless.

Whatever. I've got backups.

I can always sue you for copyright infringement

if you use any material related to this story.

Johanna. Know when to stop.

Inkeri Aho from Navitas. I called you.

I told you, Esko isn't home.

I wonder if you could answer a few...

Esko transferred ownership of the company to me without asking.

I passed it on because I didn't want it.

Why not?

What would I do with a company on the brink of bankruptcy?

I have a list of the shareholders.

Esko Ahvonen owned 100% of the stock.

Yes, it was his company.

Who did you transfer the shares to?

I don't remember.

The tax authorities will be interested in this.

The company was worth nothing.

So why would someone buy it? - How should I know.

Marianne Rautiainen, Nylandsbanken.

She handled this.

Do you have her number? - No.

Could you ask your husband to get in touch with me?

Directory enquires service. - Nylandsbanken, Marianne Rautiainen.

Shall I put you through? - Please do.

Hey! Do they all have IDs?

Yes. - I want to see them.

Okay, guys. Time to go.

Go on.

Okay, let's go.

Where's your hat?

Dad?

Dad!

Yeah, for days, I had nothing but rotten hay to feed the horses here.

When I mentioned it to my boss, he told me to keep quiet.

And how do you feel about this situation?

On behalf of the entire equestrian community,

I can say we're in shock by what happened here.

In the meantime, we've started a fundraiser

to cover some of the costs to maybe help some of these animals.

Because this isn't the first time.

Here's his Swedish ID card.

This is his Finnish social security number,

and here's the proof of employment.

And here we have his address and contact information.

Thank you.

You're his employer? - A support person.

We work to rehabilitate addicts.

Years ago he left for Stockholm, and now it's time to get back home.

And your role is?

I'm just here to support him.

Helping him find work and get his life back on track.

You're doing good.

Here's the account for daily banking. - Okay.

And the access codes. - Thank you.

Sign here, please.

Go ahead.

Just sign there.

The actual bank card will be sent to you within a week.

You can apply for a credit card once he is employed.

Okay.

Thank you.

Here's the contract. - Thank you.

Could we open another account?

A savings account might encourage him to save something for a rainy day.

Absolutely.

Yes? - Where are you now?

In my car. Taking care of the accounts.

A reporter just called me. - Who?

Her name was Jaana. Found a microchip in the meat I supplied.

Says it came from a horse. - Why would she say that?

How should I know! I'm on my way to meet her.

You can't be this stupid! Did you know about this?

No! I'm not that stupid. Why would I do something like that?

Kari, everything hangs on keeping up appearances.

Don't mess this up!

I'll find out what she knows. Do you have some idea...

I can't do this right now.

So, here I am.

Hi. Thanks for coming.

So, what's the problem?

I suspect you're supplying meat of questionable quality.

Is that so? - Yes, and I have evidence.

This microchip was found in your meat.

It came from this pony.

I tracked down the person who delivered the pony to this slaughter truck.

The truck went to the ranch again

and took another delivery to this slaughterhouse.

You're certain about this? - Yes, I just got the info.

Yeah, for days, I had nothing but rotten hay to feed the horses here.

When I mentioned it to my boss, he told me to keep quiet.

Well.

I'm sure you understand that this is a bit of a shock to me.

Of course.

But I need your comment on this.

What comment?

Surely you won't write about this?

I will. And in keeping with good journalistic practice,

I'm asking you for a comment.

Or should I write "no comment"?

We could also run some tests on your stock.

That way we know if the meat is what it says on the packaging.

Do that, and I won't write anything.

Do you have any idea how much frozen meat I have in storage?

No.

And how long it would take to test it all?

No.

Far too much, and far too long.

You realise you could have anything in there?

A terrible thought.

So why not do the tests?

They have been tested in the country of origin

and approved here in Finland. I have to be able to trust the system.

What would become of this world if we couldn't trust the authorities.

I don't mean to scare you, but this is a big deal.

My entire business relies on my trust for these procedures.

I can assure you, I'm not taking this lightly.

Your stocks must be tested.

It's a big hassle.

Who knows about this? - No one so far.

I'm a freelancer and bound by professional confidentiality.

I can't deal with this here and now.

Okay, I'll get back to you.

Maybe I should take these.

I need to think this over.

And you won't tell anyone?

Not yet.

Good.

Here.

Time to go.

Thanks.

I'll be right with you. Wait over there.

So, we got along well enough after all.

Jarkko, I've been thinking...

Please, don't.

Don't say anything.

Everything went well, so shut up. No hard feelings.

Right, but let me say this...

Just give me the money and I'll be gone.

What?

Jarkko. - Don't say you don't have it.

I do. - Then give it to me!

I was thinking I'd pay you 1,000 euros every month.

I'll open a separate account for you...

I don't need your charity, mum!

I don't want to hear from you every month!

You don't have to. I'll just send you money.

It'll be a fund. The money will be subject to taxes, but...

Don't talk to me like I was one of your clients!

Jarkko, please. - I should have fucking known.

You always do this!

You make promises but do as you please regardless.

Jarkko, wait... - You promised!

Jarkko!

Jarkko, hey...

Jarkko!

Jarkko, hey!

Sini! Open up!

I know you're there, I can hear your phone. Open the door!

Dad's gone. Only his car was found at the cabin. Let's go.

Who told you this? - Told me what?

Who told you he's gone? - Nobody told me.

He hasn't come home. We went to the cabin with mum.

Dad and his boat were gone.

Mum is a wreck. Get dressed.

We have to go to the police. Mum is waiting in the taxi.

Put your shoes on.

This conversation is all for background information.

We expect to find your father well and alive in no time.

He was going fishing in the afternoon.

Mum called me and told me he hadn't come home.

His car was there, but there was no sign of dad.

I don't understand how he didn't see how strong the wind was.

I'd understand if I had drowned,

but not Erik.

Why would he go there in that wind?

Mum...

He can't know that.

I'm sure he'll come around. Eventually.

There's not much else we can do but wait.

Thank you. - Thank you.

Did mum ever say...

if she'd been at the cabin?

At what point? - At any point.

Mum, I mean. My mother.

You mean if she was at the cabin too?

Yes.

No. She told me on the phone she had been home the whole weekend.

So was she there?

No, I just...

Never mind.

Nylandsbanken, Rautiainen.

This is Annika Ahvonen, hi.

Hi. - I'm calling you to let you know...

that Esko is dead.

Excuse me?

He's dead. Esko, I mean.

Where...? How?

Somewhere in Poland, that's all I know. He was brought home last night.

I just wanted to let you know that he isn't coming back home.

Marianne Rautiainen?

You have an appointment? - No, but I've been trying to reach you.

Inkeri Aho from insurance company Navitas.

This way.

Please, take a seat.

You acted as an authorised signatory for Intarsia Group, correct?

No, I didn't, actually.

But you managed the purchase of SlopeTech for them?

That was unofficial.

Meaning? - Meaning that...

I delivered the sales documents to be signed,

but I did it as a favour, not in an official capacity.

Who requested this? Konstantinov?

I'm not at liberty to say, but you will find

all the public ownership info in the Business Information System.

Do you know Esko Ahvonen?

He owned part of SlopeTech a while ago.

There was a fire in the company premises.

The whole building burned down.

We are trying to figure out why and find out who's responsible.

I have with me...

the shareholders' register from 2017.

Esko Ahvonen is named as the only shareholder here.

It's my understanding you bought the shares from his wife

for Intarsia Group.

At some point, the shares changed hands.

I know nothing about that.

Can you tell me where I could find Esko Ahvonen?

As far as I know, Esko Ahvonen is dead.

Oh?

What happened?

This is all I know.

Look, my only role in the deal was to deliver the documents,

so if you don't mind, I'd like to get back to work.

Of course.

Thank you. - Thanks.

See you.

Goddamnit, I'm tired arguing with you.

Swearing won't help. - I know.

It never helps. For fuck's sake.

But these people sound like a broken record!

Meaning?

I'm asking how it's possible there was a microchip in our meat,

but she keeps saying she doesn't understand.

With this many people involved, everyone has to be completely reliable.

If you keep forging the shipments,

it will all fall apart eventually.

Calm down. - I am perfectly calm.

The only thing that scares me is that...

some stupid oversight will destroy everything I've built.

Is there something you haven't told me?

Like what?

Fine.

I have to go to work.

Wait, I'll take you. - I'll take a taxi.

I'll take you, wait!

Everything will work out, Marianne.

Esko is dead.

I know.

His name is not mentioned anywhere.

How can you know that?

No, how do you know that?

His wife called me.

Must've been an unforgettable phone call.

Stop that!

You know something about it?

Not more than you do.

The widow's been busy calling around.

Someone from the insurance company came asking me

about the SlopeTech deal.

Apparently the place burned to the ground.

I see.

A real hullabaloo.

Is there something I should know?

You mean about Esko?

Yes.

About him.

Do you have something to do with his death?

No, I don't.

Jouni. - Yes?

Here's the credit analysis.

Wait a sec, I'll write this down.

Okay. - Can we take a look at it?

Okay, so you have it.

I don't particularly like you...

but right now, I don't care who's sitting there

as long as I don't have to be alone.

I've been thinking about the timeline.

How one thing led to another.

Didn't you find it strange

that the fire and Esko's disappearance happened so close to one another?

No.

But I suppose you did since you're asking?

In the end, I no longer knew who he was.

Someone else might know more.

Who?

That lady from the bank. They had an affair.

But what difference does it make now?

Can I take a look at those? - Sure.

I tried to find a suitable one for the funeral.

Here's a nice photo of him pursuing his interests.

Those fishing trips of his...

Never caught any fish, that's for sure.

I believe they practised shooting on that trip.