All language subtitles for Ransom.S03E07.WEBRip.x264-ION10

[symphonic music playing]

ALEXEI:
Very good, Tatiana.

Natasha, please.

Bravo!

[speaks Russian]

Tatiana.

The Presnensky Ballet
is truly blessed

to have such
prodigious talent.

But there can be only one prima.

You will have
my decision

in the morning.

Good luck.

Those chaîné turns
were flawless.

And you were so out of breath
at the end.

[laughs softly]

[gun clicks]

[gasps]

[shouting in Russian]

MIKE: Man, they've added
a lot of new stuff.

What do you think?
One of everything?

Babe.

Oh, s-sorry, I'm just
checking in with the sitter.

It's bath time,
and Cody and Amy are helping.

Wish you were there?

Yeah. I'm gone so much
that when I'm home,

I just want to be
with them every second.

[laughs]

What?

Nothing.
[stammers]

Do you want to order
something to eat

or nosh on this delicious piece
of chopped liver?

I'm being terrible, aren't I?

You haven't nodded off yet,
so as far

as date night's
concerned, I'd sayOh, God.

[chuckles]: we're doing
better than usual.

I get it.
You're juggling a lot of things,

between the kids
and your other husband.

Will you quit calling him that?

Eric does get to spend more time
with you than I do.

Oh, Mike, come on.
That's the job.

Eric is my boss.

You're my husband.

No matter what,
you always come first.

That's good to know.

How about after dinner we, um,
stay out a little longer?

See where
the night takes us?

[cell phone ringing]

I'll call him back later.

[cell phone vibrating]

Hey, Eric, what's up?

Yeah, she's right here.

[sighs]

Hey.

Okay.

I'll catch
a flight tonight.

KIDNAPPER:
We said no police.

Sir, I'm not
law enforcement.

I'm a negotiator hired
by the Presnensky Ballet.

My only goal is to ensure that
both parties get what they want

and that nobody gets hurt.

You know what we want.

Four million U.S. dollars, cash.

Yes, your ransom
note was very clear.

But before we proceed,
we need some proof

that Natasha and Tatiana
are still alive.

Here's your proof.

[both whimpering]

BOGDAN:
Tatiana.

If that bastard hurts one
hair on my daughter's head...

one hair...CYNTHIA:
Mr. Popov,

you have to remain calm.

[Milena shudders]

Satisfied?

Yes. Thank you.

Most of the company's funds
are tied up

in their upcoming production,

and Natasha and Tatiana's
parents aren't wealthy.

We can offer you $2 million.

That is half of what I asked.

Two million is still
a very good payday.

You kidnapped two dancers

from the most respected
ballet company in the world.

How long do you think
we'll be able

to keep the police away
from this?

Get the money together.

We'll call back
with instructions.

Just know,

you will only be getting
one ballerina back.

Okay.

Well, I think we've been
very clear--

we're negotiating for both.

One ballerina.

You choose which.

♪

OLIVER:
Kidnapper is volatile,

stubborn, determined.

No flexibility there?I don't think so.

We offered
half the ransom.

Half the ransom equals
one dancer.

Yeah, he's leveraging
the other ballerina,

forcing us to
pay him the rest.

But we have no more money
to spare.

OLIVER: Alexei,
the kidnappers knew

that there was an audition
taking place,

which means they were aware
of the company's schedule.

You feel this is
an inside job?

I can't imagine
any of my employees

doing something like this.

But you can think of someone.Yes.

Ivan Orlov,
my predecessor.

Before I took over,
the Presnensky Ballet

was mired in corruption.

Ivan was accused
of taking bribes,

money and sexual favors
from dancers

in exchange for roles.

It became a national scandal,
so he was fired three years ago.

And I'm guessing
he didn't take this well.

That would be an understatement.

ZARA:
Eric?

We have a problem.

Stop talking! Listen to me!

I gave 100,000 to the ransom.

She contributed
next to nothing. Nothing!

Natasha's life is just
as valuable as Tatiana's,

if not more so.

Everyone knows she is
the better dancer.

She should be the one chosen.

We won't be choosing.

I was hired to get both
your daughters back,

and that's what
I intend to do.

How?

ERIC:
My team and I
will come up

with a strategy,
but option one

is to raise the
rest of the ransom.

We will give you a call
when we have an update,

but for your daughters' sakes,
please, let us do our job.

And how do you plan on raising
the rest of the money?

I saw that you recently got
a budget increase

from the minister of the arts.

We could contact him.

No. He'll call the police.
It's his duty.

Okay, let me worry about that.
Right now, he's our best hope

of getting two million
on short notice.

Sorry to interrupt.

I have the sketches
for your approval.

No, it's fine.

Handle your business.
We'll, uh, take it from here.

Okay.

All right, Zara and I
will contact the minster.

You two, uh, try and track down
that old ballet director.

See what you can find out.

[pounding on door]

[Natasha speaking Russian]

Natasha.

I said stop it!

Don't touch me!

You heard what he said.
Only one of us is going home.

I have stop him! I have to try!

You think you can convince him
to choose you?

Leave me here to rot?

Of course... of course not.

That's-that's not
what I was trying to...

Everything comes easy
for you, doesn't it?

The doe-eyed princess,
always so entitled.

ZARA:
Looks like Miroslav serves

as the black sheep
of the Russian government.

He used to be
defense minister.

Barely lasted a year before
the president removed him.

On what grounds?

Incompetence.

One military fiasco
after the other.

The arts ministry is his last
chance to prove himself.

Listen, I'm sorry
about last night.

Last night?

Interrupting your date.

How's Mike doing?

He's doing great.

We're great.
Great.

ZARA:
I think that's him.

Minister Kutznetsov.
I'm Eric Beaumont.

Stand back.I'm here, uh, representing
the Presnensky Ballet.

We tried to make
an appointment,

but your secretary
said that you were...Busy.

Try again next week.Okay.

Who do you think you are?Out of the car now.

ERIC:
I'm afraid it's urgent.

You have a problem
with the Presnensky Ballet.

I'm a negotiator.

I was hired by the ballet
to handle the kidnapping

of those two dancers.

You know them?

Of course I do.

Two of Russia's rising stars.

When did this happen?

Last night.And the demand?

Four million. Now, we've managed
to raise half of that,

but the kidnapper won't budge.

He'll only return one,
unless we come up with the rest.

We're hoping you can help.

Thank you for bringing this
to my attention.

I will alert the FSB
immediately.

Well, that would be a mistake.

In this country, Mr. Beaumont,

the government doesn't negotiate
with terrorists,

and we certainly don't negotiate
with kidnappers.

And how has that worked out
for you so far?

Excuse me?

The siege at
the Dubrovka Theater,

170 hostages dead.

The Beslan school siege,
334 dead.

Russia has a history
of failed rescue attempts.

You call in the FSB right now,
how do you think this works out?

Don't tell me how to do my job.

If we work together,

we can avoid another tragedy.

You'll be a hero.

Any luck?

Ah, landlord said
he was home, but I knocked

for, like, five straight
minutes-- no answer.

Guess, our boy Ivan
doesn't like uninvited guests.

He doesn't like his
car much, either.

This thing's seen
better days.

Anything interesting?

I don't know yet.

I don't know, Your Honor.

She just broke
into the man's car.

I tried to tell her that Cri/Res

doesn't operate
like that, but...

Hush.

Check the trunk.

Check the...?

Found a phone number.

OLIVER:
Cynthia.

Oh, that's not
creepy at all.

These look like surveillance
photos of ballerinas.

[phone ringing]

Okay, everybody settle, please.

Contact.

Good news. We managed to raise
the full ransom amount.

That is good news.Just name the time

and place, and, uh, we'll be
ready for the exchange.

Has the director
made his choice?

I think you
misunderstood me.

I said that we have
the full four million.

We can pay for
both ballerinas.

No, Mr. Negotiator,
it is you who misunderstands.

I said you have to choose.

All right, if this
isn't about the money,

what is it you really want?

Text once you have decided.

No, no, no.
We're not playing this game.

Suit yourself, but if I don't
get a name by midnight,

I'll kill them both.

Choose wisely.

KIDNAPPER [on recording]:
Text once you have decided.

Suit yourself, but if I don't
get a name by midnight...

ERIC:
These were in Ivan's car?

CYNTHIA: Yeah, these
are surveillance photos

of four ballerinas, but most of
them are of Tatiana and Natasha.

Clearly, he's been
stalking them for a while.

The choice is an
unrealistic demand, a cruel one,

which speaks to
a deep personal vendetta.

Ivan was forced out of
the artistic director's job

in favor of Alexei.

He could've orchestrated
this entire thing

to get back at the ballet,
torture his successor.

All right, but why
these two dancers?

Well, Alexei said
they were the best.

Kidnapping them would have
the most impact.

ERIC:
He said, "Choose wisely."

If this is a test,
then there has to be

some significance
to the choice itself.

Both were up for prima,
and they were kidnapped

right before a decision
could be made.

That can't be
a coincidence.

And why midnight? Why not force
us to make a choice right now?

MAN:
Mr. Beaumont.

What can we
do for you?

The minister would
like to see you.

The car's waiting
downstairs.

Of course.
Can you give me a moment?

Thanks.

Do you want one of us
to go with you?

Uh, no, no.
You stay here.

Run interference with
the parents and Alexei.

I think the stress
is starting to get to him.

Get Ivan to agree to a sit-down,
whatever it takes.

"Over 30 years
of exceptional experience.

Learn from the absolute best."

He's an artist with a big ego
looking for a comeback.

All he needs is
a little encouragement.

[piano playing]

I can't imagine

how difficult
this must be.

Especially with things so tense
between you and Mr. Popov.

I've known Bogdan a long time.

We'll do whatever it takes
to save our daughters.

They used to be friends
when they were children,

but once they started
competing for roles...

...everything changed.

I've heard how fierce
those rivalries can get.

In ballet,
you are a product,

and every time
you perform,

you carry the weight
of your country

on your shoulders.

No one cares about
your feelings,

and if you don't fight,

you will not survive.

Was it too much for Natasha?

A couple
of years ago,

there was another dancer.

She committed suicide

after she was passed over
for prima.

It shook her.

Natasha loves ballet,

but she hates

how cutthroat
the world can get.

[Natasha gasping]

[continues gasping]

Sit up. Sit up.

Breathe slowly.
I can't.

Yes, you can.

In and out.
[breath slows]

You still get
asthma attacks.

I haven't in years.

Not since that day
back at the academy.

It's the stress.

Try to stay calm.

Everything
will be fine.

How do you know?

I just do.

Sip this.

It has caffeine.
Should help.

Been awfully quiet today.
Something on your mind?

I want to plan a surprise
getaway for Mike,

but I'm having a hard time
coming up with a place.

Doing a little
maintenance, are we?

Trouble on the
home front?

Don't shrink me, Yates.
How many times

do I have to
tell you that?Sorry. Habit.

What about that luxury
ski resort in Colorado?

The one where the owner's son
took everyone hostage?

The views were
spectacular.
Yeah.

But taking Mike
to the site of an old case

might be
counterproductive.

I think he's
feeling neglected.

He started to call Eric
my "other husband,"

which is ridiculous.

What?

Remember when that stuff
went down with Delaine,

and Eric wanted to
turn himself in?

You're the one who
flew back to Budapest.

He told us not to come,
but you went anyway.

I was trying to be
a good friend.

I know, but you
have to consider

how that might look from
Mike's perspective.

That's all.

Well, look who came out
in his Sunday best.

Thank you for taking
this meeting.

No. Thank you.
Mm.

I have great respect for
the Chicago Ballet Institute.

Your message said, uh,
you have a position open?

Our artistic director
is about to retire.

We were looking into
Russian candidates, and...

you came highly
recommended.

I'm honored,
and certainly up to the task.

You're familiar with my résumé?OLIVER: Yes.

It's very impressive.

But, um, we do have some
concerns about your time

at the Presnensky Ballet.

Mm. I'm sure you've done
your due diligence,

but the allegations
against me are false.

"Fake news,"
as you Americans say.

So you had no part
in any corruption?

I was a scapegoat

for a culture that existed
long before I took the reigns.

Although it was a hard pill
to swallow,

I made my peace a long time ago.

Are you sure about that?

We spoke to your successor,
Alexei Smirnov.

He said that you threatened
him and the ballet

on multiple occasions.

That's absurd.
I did no such thing.

Well, your body language
suggests otherwise.

What is this?

Who are you really?

We're negotiators,
not recruiters.

We're here because
these two ballet dancers

were kidnapped
last night.

I'm sure you
recognize them.

Look,

I don't know anything
about any kidnapping.

Now, you get why that's hard
for us to believe, right?

You clearly have a grudge
against your old company,

and these pictures...It's not what you think.

You're right.

I do have a grudge.

But those backstabbers
at the ballet,

those were just pawns.

Pawns for who?

Miroslav.

The minister of the arts.

Firing me was all politics.

But trust me.

Anything I've ever
been accused of,

he's done the same, even worse.

That's why I took
these pictures.

I'm not following.

I heard a rumor

that Miroslav
is having an affair

with a young soloist
and making promises

to advance her
at the ballet.

I want to show the public
that the man is a hypocrite.

You were trying to get evidence.

Yes.

MIROSLAV:
So, you were wrong.

The kidnapping
isn't about the money.

Evidently not, no.

We're looking into
personal motives.

Any leads?

Nothing solid yet.I see.

Well, Mr. Beaumont...[cell phone chimes]

...we did it your way.

Now here we are.

Absolutely nothing
to show for it.

Yeah, yeah.

No, you're right.

Look, if the worst
comes to the worst,

and a choice needs to be made
between these two dancers,

I'm... I'm an outsider.

I have no stake in the outcome
and therefore

really no right to an opinion,

but if anyone does
have that right, it's...

it's the minister
of the arts.

Who do we choose?

A decision like this

should never be political.

Agreed.

I mean...

tell you what,
how about we, uh...

how about we take
politics out of it?

Just let fate decide?

Flip a coin?

Why not?

If we don't choose,
we'll lose them both.

We must save one life at least.

Exactly.

Tatiana.

[coin clinks on desk]

Thank you, Minister.[coin slides]

Been very helpful.

Tatiana's the one
he's sleeping with.

Someone else must have found out
that he's forcing Alexei

to make her prima.Someone with an ax to grind.

But who? Natasha was the one
screwed over, and she's

one of the victims.[exhales] Maybe this has

something to do
with corruption in the past.

Someone else who was snubbed?

Natasha's mother
mentioned a dancer

who killed herself
a few years ago.

Hang on.

Sofia Petrov.

The article says that
the company was staging

Gisellethat year and
she was shoo-in for prima,

but when the
position was given

to a rival,
she killed herself a week later.

I remember her.
Look, she's the woman

who came to see Alexei earlier.Eric, there's
a picture here

of Sofia's mom, Olga.

She works for the ballet's
costume department.

We always said
it was an inside job.

Grief is a powerful motivator.

You know,
Ivan said the ballet had

a long history of corruption.

Maybe the kidnapping
is Olga's way

of shining a light
on the problem.

"Choose wisely."

She's calling Alexei out.

Giving him the chance
to make the right decision.

If he texts Natasha's name
to the kidnappers,

it's possible we'll get
both dancers back.

And if he makes
the wrong decision...

Tatiana will
be killed.

In two hours.

Find Olga.
Cynthia, can you...?

We need to talk.

Is something wrong?

ERIC:
The prima audition
was a sham.

Wasn't it?

You were coerced

by the minister of the arts
to choose Tatiana.

I don't know
what you're talking about.

CYNTHIA:
We believe the kidnapping

was orchestrated
by one of your employees,

Olga Petrov, as a statement
against corruption.

To pass the kidnapper's test,
you have to choose Natasha,

the rightful prima.

[exhales] I'm sorry.

You're too late.

I already chose.

ERIC:
Why did you choose Tatiana?

When I was
first promoted,

I had every intention
of changing Presnensky

for the better,
but the minister,

he...

he threatened to cut
our funding in half.

We have 800 employees,

all of them depending on me.

I had to think of
the company's future.

That decision you just made,

that wasn't just about prima;
that was about life and death.

I know.

He also threatened my family.

By making you
send that text,

he just signed his
lover's death warrant.

She's gone.

See if you can find anything
with a home address on it.

[sighing]:
Okay.

Zara.

What's up?

Scrolled through her
search history. Check this out.

Is that how to
make a bomb?

I don't know,
but whatever it is,

it's not good.

Her address. Got it.

Okay. Let's get
out of here.

I'll text Eric on the way.

Do you remember Madame Petrov?

I remember her ridiculous accent

and how she used to make us
call her "Madame"

even though she only spent
six months in France.

She would bring out
those feather boas after class

and teach us
those crazy

burlesque moves.
[chuckles]

You and I would always
stay later than the others.

It was fun.

It was.

Until that day those scouts
from the Presnensky came

and you decided

we couldn't
be friends anymore.

I didn't decide anything.

It was pounded into us.

We were rivals.

We had to compete
to be the best.

And friendship
was a weakness.

[door opens]

Why? Am I going home?

ZARA:
That's her.

Olga.

Olga. Olga, wait.

We just want to talk.

Get out of my way!

We know what you've
planned, Olga.

We know about Sofia.

He made his choice.
Now, move.

Why the rush?
My understanding is we have

until midnight.I said move your car!

[cell phone ringing]

[car horn honking]

ERIC:
Zara.

OLGA: Who do you
think you are?

You and Oliver head
back over to Ivan's.

He was the ballet director
when Olga's daughter died.

Find out everything you can
about why Sofia wasn't chosen.

On it.

ERIC:
Olga,

it's either you talk to us
or to the police.

Your choice.

Your son Roman, he's the one
we've been talking to, right?

We do background checks.
It's part of the job.

You're a single mother,
two kids.

Roman was the big brother,
the protector,

and Sofia was the...

What about Sofia?

You don't want to talk
about her. I... I get it.

I understand. I can't imagine
how hard her death

must have been
on you both.

What was the name of the dancer
who took her spot?

Olga?Her name doesn't matter.

Was she from a wealthy family?

Oligarch money.

I knew Ivan took bribes,
but Sofia's talent

was undeniable.

I was a dancer myself.

Would have made prima if I...

hadn't been injured.

But my baby was even better
than I was.

She was going to be the best.

Talent like that is...
is one in a million.

Is... is that what you saw
in Natasha?

When I saw her dance solo
for the first time,

it was like Sofia
had come back to life.

I couldn't let

history repeat itself.

The corruption must end.

You really think that killing
Tatiana is gonna do that?

The story will be huge.

How can they ignore this?

Well, no, you'll definitely
get the world's attention,

but are you punishing
the right person?

I saw her with the minister

in his limo.

She was laughing, happy.

Tatiana climb into bed
with that man,

and for that, she will meet
the same fate as my daughter.

IVAN:
I can't believe it.

Olga could be difficult
sometimes, but I never thought

she could be capable
of something like this.

Well, grief can change people.

I don't understand.

What do I have to do
with all this?

You were the one in charge
when Sofia died.

What are you implying?

Olga believes she
committed suicide

because of a
choice you made.

Did you take a payoff to
make another dancer prima?

So that's what this
is all about.

You're looking
for someone to blame.

All we're looking for
is the truth.

A young woman's life is at risk.

Ivan, please, we don't
have a lot of time.

Did you take the
bribe or not?

Money was offered, yes,
and I took it.

But only after Sofia's letter.

OLIVER:
What letter?

[Ivan sighs]

I couldn't show it to Olga.

I didn't want to pour salt
into the wound.

Watching that girl dance

was like being
in a fairy tale.

She was special.

Olga, it was Miroslav
who put pressure

on the ballet director
to make her prima,

and yet, she's the only one
that's going to die?

You did all this
to right a wrong.

To honor your
daughter's memory.

If I can guarantee that
Natasha will be made prima,

will you... will you at least
consider letting Tatiana go?

ERIC:
Okay, what...?

[grunts]

CYNTHIA:
Hey.

We will take over now,
Mr. Beaumont.

Don't do this. Look, I just
need a little more time.

I'm a politician, Mr. Beaumont.

I'm used to compromising.

But this woman has left me
no other option.

You see these guards?

Ex-military.

They can be quite persuasive.

If you don't tell me
where Tatiana is right now...

I'll do it.

I'll make deal.

MIROSLAV:
It's done.

Check the website.

It confirms Natasha as prima.

I held up my end.

Now, where is Tatiana?

I will take you to her.ERIC: No.

Call your son.
Tell him to release them.

He has no cell reception.

Call him anyway.

[exhales sharply]

OLGA:
Only 20 minutes left.

It will take about 15
to drive there.

You really want
to sit here arguing?

Let's go!

Minister. Minister.

She's leading you into a trap.

I gave her what she asked for.

No, what she wants
is revenge for her daughter.

She wants you to pay
for the choice that you made.

You interrupted the negotiation
before we could convince her.

Even if that's the case,

my bodyguards are well trained.

You've done your part,
Mr. Beaumont.

Have a safe flight home.

Eric, you need to see this.

This is a letter
from Sofia to Ivan.

ERIC:
We can use this,

but not if we don't know
where they're going.

She said Tatiana would meet with
the same fate as her daughter.

Do we know where
Sofia killed herself?

I'll look.
Okay.

Hurry up!

OLGA:
Not that way.

It's locked. Follow me.

Where is your son?

I'll call for him
when we're inside.

When we have Tatiana,
shoot them both.

♪

In here.

[groans]

Where is Tatiana?

I-I don't know. The masked man
took her somewhere.

Bring her.

Call your boy.

Tatiana!

Please, don't come any closer.

[gunshot][Tatiana gasps]

Stop![gunfire continues]

OLGA:
Stay where you are.

Put the guns down,
or the next one

goes through your boss's head.

[groaning]

[whimpering]

[classical music playing]

ERIC:
Act Two, Giselle.

You know it?

Now it makes sense.

At midnight, the Wilis rise
and take their revenge,

dancing foolish men
to their deaths.

They summon Giselle
from her grave,

beckoning her
to join them.

Sofia performed this
for her prima audition.

It was breathtaking.

Why don't you show them?

I can't.

Do it!

[music continues]

[crying]

And now the world will see.

Hey, listen,
I know you're hurting.

I'm not hurting.
I am angry.

They took my baby
away from me!

She wanted to be prima,
and it was stolen from her.

Just like these two tried

to take it from Natasha.

Is that true?OLGA: Yes.

And you deserve justice.
And Sofia deserves justice!

I understand you want change.
You want revenge for what

the ballet company did to her.
I get it.

She hang herself one week after
she lost the prima spot.

She die on that stage.

No more!

This will never happen again.

CYNTHIA:
Olga, wait.

I need you to see something.

The Presnensky Ballet
didn't kill your daughter.

This is a letter that
Sofia wrote to Ivan.

You think it's corruption
that drove her to suicide,

but you're wrong.

Ivan only chose
another dancer because...

Sofia begged him
not to make her prima.

You're lying.

See for yourself.

CYNTHIA:
That's her handwriting,
isn't it?

She said that all her life, she
was forced to live your dream.

To make up for everything that
you lost because of your injury.

And that ballet was
your obsession, not hers.

And that the pressure you
put on her was too much.

She thought that if she
lost prima, you would...

you would let it go.

Set her free.

Your daughter
made a choice.

We may never
fully realize why.

But you, you... can make
a different choice right now.

Mama?

Let me help you.

It's too late.

ERIC:
No, it's not.

You can still
make this right.

Here.

Hand me the detonator.

[Olga shuddering]

[exhales]

[sobbing]

[siren wailing]

Natasha.

[laughs]

CYNTHIA:
It's funny. I've been to
the ballet many times.

I've always left on a high.

It's so easy to get
caught up in the magic.

Forget the pressure
those dancers are under.

Maybe doing something you love
isn't always worth the price.

[car engine starts]

ZARA:
Mike, how did this happen?

Remember when you said
we should hire handymen

and knock out the wall
in the guest room,

and I said, "No big deal,
I can handle it"?Yeah.

Turns out sledgehammers
are no joke.

This is why you were
calling me earlier.

I couldn't find anyone
to watch the kids,

so I tried to tough it out,
but then the pain got worse.

Lucky Brenda showed up
when she did.

Well, why didn't you call back
or leave a voice mail or do

what you normally...It's all right.

I told you,
it-it all worked out.

Besides, I'm sure Eric
needed you more than I did.

Why do you always do that?

Do what?

Bring Eric into it.

I'm just stating facts.

Are you... jealous of him?

[sighs]

Mike... come on.

You said that I always
come first,

but we both know
that's not true.

Whenever he calls,
you go running.

You might not have
two husbands, Zara, but...

you have two lives.

You're right.

And I am so sorry that
I wasn't here for you.

We'll figure this out.

I promise you.

[sighs]
Let's go home.

Let's go.

[groans]

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