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Bravo!

You're his manager.

- Oh, shit. - I have to speak to him.

Just tell me about this French actress.

Is it serious or is it just another one of his flings?

- Did you talk to Dr. Harris yet? - I don't need to see him, I'm fine.

Yes?

- Tell me when he's going to England. - No.

Yes? No.

My name is Charles Serfiss.

I wonder if we could see Nikolai. This is my fiancée.

My father is Lord Strathallan, and he's giving a party...

We're leaving early in the morning for Japan. I'm so sorry.

Hello again. This is the captain.

On our left you have a view of the Arctic coast of the Soviet Union.

We're experiencing the famous Soviet white nights.

You could say in summertime, the sun never sets on this part.

If you'd care to sleep, please pull down your shade.

Every time I leave New York...

...doesn't matter how many years go by, I just get edgy.

Tokyo is absolutely our last date. I'm glad we canceled Sydney.

Just couldn't face it.

Sounds like a gypsy song. Right. Thank you.

- What are you doing? - Giving notes to my conductor.

I'm putting music into one channel and my notes to another.

What's that?

I don't know. I'm sure it's nothing. I'll go and see.

- Oh, my God! - Some kind of short circuit.

Oxygen!

- The pressure's dropping. - Could that be a leak?

- Is the fire spreading? - There's no way of knowing.

- Have you found us an airfield? - Military, 75 miles from here.

- Hydrolic pressure's dropping fast! - Prepare passengers for a rapid descent.

Excuse me, wake up please!

Got to get rid of this.

May I have your attention, please. This is the captain speaking.

We have an electrical problem and will have to land immediately.

There is a Soviet military airfield about 75 miles from here.

Where are we? Are we landing?

- Where are you going? - We're landing in Russia!

Get back here!

- You must sit down! - Let me go!

We're gonna crash!

- What's safety height? - 3000 feet.

We'll level at four.

Keep your heads down. Keep down! We're in a rapid descent!

Hang on!

- They won't allow us to land. - For God's sake!

We're coming down to 6000 feet a minute.

Without that hydraulic fluid, we won't need any kind of airfield.

- We're leveling out. Into emergency drill. - Please stay in your seats!

We'd like to give you emergency procedures!

Will the person who spoke English come back on! This is an emergency!

We have a fire.

- How long did you say this runway is? - It's too short. Decision plus 100.

Continuing.

- Decision? - Landing.

- Hold on! - Come on.

- Stay down! - Brakes.

Watch out!

Come on, come on.

We're gonna hit them! We're gonna hit them!

- You're not wrong. - Hold tight!

Brace yourselves!

Kolya?

- Has the plane been searched? - Yes, colonel.

I've seen enough.

It could have been a major disaster. Only four dead?

Yes, and 20 passengers in the hospital here.

Thirteen Japanese, six Britons, and one with no passport.

He carries no identification at all.

Except this.

He's in solitary confinement.

- Well, well. - He was with this woman.

Call Moscow immediately.

- And, captain? Good work. - I merely serve the Soviet Union.

Hello. You're very lucky to be alive.

Amazing anyone lived.

Forgive me, you don't speak English?

I'm French.

Oh, excuse me.

I would like to speak to the French ambassador, please.

We haven't found your passport. Maybe the embassy can help.

Yes, please.

Wouldn't it be simpler to call American Embassy?

Or have you recently defected from America to France?

I've seen you dance, Rodchenko.

Welcome home, Nikolai.

- Can I have a cigarette? - Of course.

Make yourself at home.

I refuse to speak anything but English.

Please inform the embassy I am here. I am an American.

What you call yourself is no concern to us.

Here you're just a criminal.

The world will demand that you hand me over.

Demand.

What an ego. The world is overjoyed that we allowed the plane to land.

We saved hundreds of lives. Only four people died.

- Who? What were their names? - Don't worry, don't worry.

Your promoter was not hurt.

I sent her home along with the others.

I'll explain your condition to her.

My condition? What condition?

- I demand that you let me out of here! - You demand, Rodchenko?

I always admired you as a dancer. Our great dancer.

But what a pathetic man.

In a few hours, you'll be flown to Moscow.

Seven passengers who can be released from the clinic will go with you.

What about the others?

There are 13 other passengers...

I want to know the condition of my friend.

The name of your friend? Please.

- Nikolai Rodchenko. - Yes, I'm his manager.

I'm sorry, your friend was seriously injured.

- Yes, I know. - They're not sure that he'll recover.

- I'm so sorry. - I must see him.

He's very ill. They're having a specialist brought in from Moscow.

- I'm not going to leave without seeing him. - That you take up with your embassy.

I will. You can't let... You can't leave!

So Moscow approved your plan?

- Is it night? - Yes.

These white nights drive me crazy.

Porgy does not get to testify.

- He goes to prison. - Prison?

Yes. Now there's only Bess and old Sportin' Life...

...to chase away the sorrow and loneliness. Happy powder.

I don't want it. Take it away, you swine!

Remember, there's always more where that came from.

Listen.

This American thinks he's such a big shot.

Girl...

- ...what's your name? - I'm not that kind of girl.

- So you don't want to talk about it? - No, I don't.

Then I'm going to kiss you until you do.

Hello.

You were very good tonight, Raymond.

- Colonel Chaiko. - Long time, no see.

- What are you doing here? - Business.

It's a great play, isn't it? So much ahead of its time.

Very neglected in America, I'm told.

Raymond, Raymond, Raymond!

- They really like you. - Thanks.

Yeah, we wanna do West Side Story next.

I saw it in New York.

The original cast. Years ago. Marvelous. Marvelous.

A very accurate picture of the race conflict in America.

You should perform it in Moscow.

You should come back to Moscow, both of you.

- Maybe something can be worked out. - That'd be great.

Standing out there tonight, watching you...

...and I remember when you first got here.

How scared you were at that first press conference.

Your beautiful interpreter was already at your side.

I think I have to take a lot of credit for bringing you two together.

Funny, the way things turn out.

I remember when you said, "I don't know how to say it," and I said:

"Say what is in your heart."

People were so moved by your heroism.

I'll never forget that day.

- Long time ago. - Seems like yesterday.

- I haven't been able to get in touch... - Oh, Raymond, I was so busy.

But when I learned I'm going to be in this Godforsaken area, I just had to see you.

There's something you can do for me. I'll wait outside.

- He's waiting outside for us. - What is he doing here?

Why are you talking to him? I don't want him in our lives again.

Didn't you hear what he said? He can help us get back home.

- I think he helped us enough already. - Don't worry about this now.

Everything's gonna be all right.

"Everything's gonna be all right. Everything's gonna be all right."

"Raymond...

...your beautiful interpreter was already standing by your side."

There's a large haematoma here.

Evidence of a concussion, swelling of the brain.

Well, what's your opinion, Art?

From the evidence of these, it would be an idiot risk to move him.

He could well be in a coma.

How do we know these are his X-rays?

You've got to insist they release him to us.

There's not a chance. I tried. That is a highly secret military base.

I'm surprised they let the plain land.

You can't just sit here. He's an American citizen!

Not to the Soviets. By their rules, he's a criminal.

Eight years ago he was tried in absentia and sentenced to 15 years.

He's got no rights at all.

We have to appeal to the U.N., I'm gonna schedule a press conference.

No! Right now they're taking credit...

- ...for saving 250 lives. - Please.

- Soviet PR has never been better. - PR? Larry!

He's an embarrassment to them.

They're asking us to keep a low profile.

I don't believe this. You're gonna let them get away with it?

Why don't you go back to New York.

The State Department will keep you informed.

I am not leaving this country without Kolya.

- I'll take care of this. - No, I'll do it.

Let me do it.

Good evening.

- Where am I? - Taimyr.

Oh, hi, you're up.

Hi, Raymond Greenwood, New York. Nice to meet you.

I thought you'd never come. I asked American Embassy...

I'm not from the embassy.

- But you're an American citizen, yeah? - I'm American.

That's my wife, Darya. We're gonna look after you till you get on your feet.

I am on my feet, I'd like to go home.

You got shaken up in that crash. You ought to be glad you're alive.

I am glad.

Would you like some coffee?

Yes, please.

- I suppose she's from New York too? - I'm from Moscow.

- We work in the theater here. - Yeah, I'm a tap dancer.

Tap dancer?

Yeah.

Of course. You're from New York, she's from Moscow.

And you live here, in Siberia.

- It's only temporarily. - Of course.

Nobody's here permanently.

Am I under arrest?

No, no, you're not under arrest. You're free as a bird.

- And you're not my guard? - No, I told you, I'm a tap dancer.

- I can go and get some fresh air? - Sure. I'll go with you.

What if I wanna go alone?

Go ahead.

It's cold out.

Shit!

Bitch!

I thought I was free as a bird.

Just hanging out for a while with another dancer. A tap dancer, right?

Sorry. I don't like people making long-distance calls.

You and your wife are paid informers. Stool pigeons. Lowest of the low.

Watch your mouth.

If they tell you to, you'll kill me. Wouldn't you?

- Anything to survive. - You're a real American paranoid.

I think they want me back here. How do they feel about you back in New York?

Shut up!

- Had enough? - Yeah, the herring was just right.

I'm so glad.

Asshole.

Has your life in Russia always been like this, like in a storybook?

No, I think it's only your life that has been like a storybook.

You're not as tall as I thought you'd be. Dancer of your stature.

Don't drink if it'll make you bigger pain in the ass.

We in Russia. In Russia, we open up a bottle, we drink it.

- You can leave it in the bottle. - Come on, drink up.

- You used to be Russian. - I'm still Russian. I'm just not Soviet.

You're amerikanetz now, I forgot.

That's right, I am. Are you Soviet citizen now?

Amerikanetz. Just fabulous.

- It's a wonderful country. - The hell do you know about America?

You ever been to Harlem? Like, on your way to an airport? Ever look inside?

Ever dance at the Apollo?

You go on your tippy-toes to the White House.

Tell me...

...why did you come here?

I'm surprised you never heard of me.

I was right up there in the headlines for a while.

I was a big star. Not as a tap dancer, of course.

You're a defector.

I'm a selector, not a defector.

You got fed up with freedom?

Or you thought that audiences in Siberia a better public for your work?

Clever.

Very clever.

- You know the funny thing about me? - I can't imagine.

I used to feel like you do about America.

I was a patriot.

The greatest country in the world. I was also a tap dancer...

...which, for a black person, is not that unusual.

I don't know if you know this, Nik... Mind if I call you Nik?

Most black people in America can tap.

I don't know, it's just a thing.

You're born, you're black, you can tap.

Don't get me wrong, I love to dance. Love to dance.

And I got work. I was cute.

Cute little colored kid. They called us colored in those days.

A cute little colored kid, tapping away.

I was a real novelty.

Of course, by the time I grew up, it was a different story.

"He's an adult black man now. He's not so cute. Give him a broom."

Raymond!

The rich don't patronize tap, Nik.

So I'm 18.

I can't get a job.

I cannot get a gig.

My mother says...

She says, "Raymond, don't worry."

This is your year.

"Something good's coming. Something good."

She was right.

She was right. Somebody did want me.

Uncle Sam.

Uncle Sam wanted the whole ghetto.

He said, "I want all of y'all. Get on in here!"

I said, "Wow, this is it. I'm gonna get myself a real career."

I'm gonna get involved in electronics. Become a communications expert.

"Defend my country against communism. Where are they?"

But when they made me the offer, nobody said:

"You're gonna become a murderer."

You're gonna become a rapist.

"You're gonna maim and rob people."

I kept saying to myself, "This war has gotta be about something.

We can't just be hired killers. No, it's not possible. We're Americans."

A little voice in my head said, "Ray, you're being used."

They're trying to kill you.

They don't even think you're human, and they want you die for them.

"Make them richer."

It was all very clear.

Now I remember you.

Sure, I was big news while they needed me.

- It's still a better place than this. - Don't talk that shit to me, man!

I know about America. I know what makes it tick.

You don't fool me for a second.

You're no hero.

You just made a run to where it pays better.

I can't remember. I can't.

I'm going crazy.

Good night.

What am I doing?

Did you tell him he would be given...

...the opportunity to live the life he had before?

No. I mean...

Why not?

He's had a big shock. Plane crash. Lot of bad luck.

- Yes? - I don't wanna blow it.

Stop.

Get out.

Please.

What did you mean last night, huh?

You were "hot news" while we needed you.

You mustn't think you're being used.

This country gave you a shelter.

An education, a forum for your views.

I was drunk. The guy's a pain in the ass. He's driving us nuts staying there.

- He's a prima donna, isn't he? - Yeah, he's a big star.

You can't just walk up and say, "You gotta dance here, or else."

It's not that kind of atmosphere.

A man gets old before his time in places like this.

Look at them.

Modern man is so confused, Raymond.

But finally, it's better to work in a theater than in a mine.

Don't smoke.

Raymond, are you all right? What did he want?

He wanted to chat. He likes to keep tabs on people.

No, what did he say to you?

"Modern man is so confused."

I'm sorry about last night. It got a little out of hand.

Everyone drinks too much here. It helps.

Well, don't think I'll ever be able to look another bottle of vodka in the eye again.

- Want some coffee? - Yeah.

I am sorry about last night. I just... I got embarrassed.

A big star like you having to stay in a dump like this.

I know it's not what you're used to it.

Anyway, you're home now.

I guess you consider that bad luck.

Unluckiest guy in the world, right?

But on the bright side, everybody here is so glad you're back.

Who's everybody?

Well, you were so popular when you were here.

I think it would be fabulous for everybody if you danced again.

People would love it.

- People? - The people and the higher-ups too.

Is this an official proposition, or just your advice to me...

...comrade to comrade?

Look, your situation here would improve a thousand percent if you danced again.

My situation?

Why don't you just go lie down?

Listen. You're here now. Face it. Make the best of it.

- Here in Siberia? - Well, not here. Russia.

- They'd bend over backwards for you. - They would?

They'd let you have your old life back.

- My old life. - The whole thing. They'd be delighted.

Well...

...I'd have to make sure the offer was sincere.

It's no problem.

I'd have to go to Leningrad...

...see what sort of situation they're talking about.

It's a piece of cake.

- How does it feel to be back? - What do you want me to say?

Oh, these are yours.

Your luggage is in the boot.

Amazing what they were able to recover.

The Kirov Ballet, where Pavlova, Nijinsky, Balanchine were taught.

Oh, yes, Nikolai Rodchenko shouldn't be forgotten.

All of them dance here in the Kirov.

- And all of them left here. - A new season opens in 10 days.

Your appearance on opening night will be a great moment in the history of dance.

I'm sure of it.

I'd see.

Actually, it's a terrible embarrassment to us, you being back here.

There were many well-publicized defections.

Yours was the worst.

However, we have not thrown you in prison, have we?

Everyone wants you to know our offer is sincere.

No one will hold your past mistakes against you.

Everyone?

Hello, Pasha.

Hello.

- How is your mother? - She died four years ago.

I'm sorry.

- This is where you lived, huh? - Eight years ago.

It's just the same.

It was kept just as you left it.

I wouldn't moan about coming back here.

I hope you can see how sincere the offer is.

You have everything you need:

A rehearsal studio, a car at your disposal.

Food, drinks, anything.

Raymond, look.

Raymond, tomorrow you start at the dance studio.

Six hours a day. I need him on his toes.

- I'm a tap dancer, What do I...? - That's your problem.

This is the place for you, Kolya.

Your history is here. Your culture.

If you return, you will be respected as a cultural hero.

In America, what are you really? A curiosity.

A momentary fad.

In a few more years, you'll be a has-been.

Think it over.

Bastards.

Damn it!

I wish we could lose ourselves here. Just you and I.

- With no one watching us. - Everything's gonna be all right.

- I wish we could just disappear. - Things are gonna get better for us here.

Your friends should hide their mics better.

So, what about it?

They want you to be fit. You gotta work out.

Please forgive me.

For some mysterious reason, I don't feel like dancing.

That kind of attitude's not gonna get you anywhere.

Attitude?

You've learned to play the game, haven't you?

No one's gonna hold a gun to your head, but if I were you...

No, no gun. How smug you are. If I dance...

...you and your wife crawl up the ladder. You see the difference?

I dance when I feel like it, you only dance when you're drunk.

- Shut up and work out. - You want me to dance?

I'll dance anything for you.

A little ballet, a little ballet? Classical ballet? Coming up.

How about that? Is that what they want?

Very funny.

- This is good stuff. Who is it? - Who, that?

Maybe you should plug your ears.

It's dangerous, don't enjoy it. People might be watching.

Okay, I'll dance for you. You want a tap?

You couldn't tap to save your life.

Save my life? Freudian slip?

Okay. Okay, enough playing around.

Let's get to serious business. Some serious ballet?

It's about time.

- How much money you got? - Why?

How much money?

- I got about ten rubles. - Okay. Watch.

One pirouette, one ruble. Two pirouettes, two rubles. And on and on.

- You a betting man? - What do I get if you lose?

Good question. They took my money. My watch?

- You're a black-marketeer as well. - That's right.

Okay, seven rubles against my tape recorder.

No, no, no. I got ten rubles.

- I want ten pirouettes for it. - Be serious.

- I'm very serious. - This isn't ice-skating rink. Impossible.

Ten rubles, ten pirouettes.

You're a betting man. Wait a minute.

Eleven rubles.

Eleven pirouettes.

Eleven rubles?

Okay.

- Can you count? - Yeah, don't worry. Just spin.

Eleven pirouettes...

...eleven rubles.

Rubles.

Sweet, sweet rubles!

You're right.

This music feels good!

Rubles! You know, I forgot how small they are.

Very impressive.

Oh, God.

Turn it off.

Please.

Galina Ivanova. Raymond Greenwood.

Would you please wait outside?

Yeah. I'll wait outside.

Galina. It's been a long time.

Eight years.

- How are you? - Fine.

- I heard you were married. - Not anymore.

- You look great. - I'm older.

But why are we speaking Russian?

You're no longer Russian, are you?

I thought I'll never see you again.

Did it make it easier for you, Kolya?

- Easier to forget? - No, harder.

- You bastard! - I had to go. I had to do it.

- It wouldn't be right to say anything... - "Right"?

You knew what was right?

I was choking here, you knew it.

When I came back from London, I had to defend myself to the KGB.

They wouldn't believe you stayed in the West without word to me.

I couldn't believe it myself.

I'm sorry.

They took away my passport.

For four years, I was not allowed to travel.

And for three years, I was taken every week to the big house...

...where I had to answer their questions.

- Every week, the same stupid questions! - You answered well.

You are important at the theater. Powerful, just as you always wanted.

I heard you're driving a Mercedes.

And what do you drive in America, Nikolai? A donkey?

I was supposed to give up everything so that you could live in Disneyland?

Well...

...I'm sure you know why I'm here.

I want to offer you a place at the Kirov.

It's a very generous offer, one you're not in a position to refuse.

What are you saying? You know what would happen with me.

I can not play their games anymore. I'll be finished.

Don't exaggerate.

Get word to the West that I'm well and they're keeping me here.

Why should I risk anything for you?

You see foreigners at the theater.

All you have to do is tell one that I am here.

You haven't changed. You're just as selfish as you always were.

You never thought about anyone in your life but yourself.

I didn't want to leave you. I was in love with you.

You'll say anything to get me to help you, won't you?

I've never lied to you.

- Help me! - No.

I need to talk to you.

A lady from the past?

She was a great dancer.

I'm not talking about her feet.

I hurt some people when I left.

Didn't you?

It happens.

I'd like to take a shower, a long one. Do you mind?

No, go ahead.

- What did he say about the offer? - He'll think it over.

Did you do all you could to persuade him?

Of course, Vladimir Ivanovich.

I do hope you were convincing.

If he dances at the premiere, what position will he be getting?

He'll dance at the premiere, but not the rest of the season.

He'll need time for a lengthy interrogation.

But at the end of the day, it's a political decision.

Hello, girls.

- Who is your teacher? - Semionov.

Semionov? We're old friends.

- Would you give this note to him? - No, we're rehearsing.

My name is Nikolai Rodchenko. I used to dance with Ivanova.

- You're lying. - No. I am Nikolai Rodchenko.

We know everybody who used to dance with Ivanova.

You've never heard of Nikolai Rodchenko?

- He's crazy. - Of course, how would you know?

Get out! You're a pervert!

Little shit.

Nice music, isn't it?

Yeah.

It's much more rhythmically complicated...

Don't you miss all that?

Yeah, sometimes.

- But there's nothing there for me now. - Bullshit.

- I'd be arrested if I went back there. - It's a different era now.

Things have changed.

You don't know shit, man. You don't know.

My father won't even say my name anymore.

My brother's ashamed of me. My brother's ashamed of me.

My mother got sick.

I tried to call.

I just wanted to talk. I wanted her to hear my voice.

Try to explain to her why I did this.

Nobody would take the call.

They say I killed her.

I can't go back.

Mr. Greenwood, the KGB is giving us a feast.

Let's enjoy it. Your chair's right there.

- It's the best rubles can buy. - They really try to impress you.

Don't kid yourself. You know how elite live in this country?

Thank you, Pasha.

Pleasure.

Any pleasure, any perversion. Name it.

They're as decadent here as in New York, Tokyo or Rome.

They just keep it all hidden.

- There's a lot you don't know. - A lot.

But tonight, I want to try some of this decadence.

- Since you know so much about it. - Be my guest.

- Start with the caviar. - Caviar!

That's so good.

Now I need something else. You know?

Vodka.

- You want some? - Absolutely.

- Raymond, come on! - Thank you.

Come on, blood! Let's get down to the food.

- Blood? - You know what I'm trying to say?

Okay, folks, welcome to my house.

It's good to see you smiling.

Get out!

You, go, pack quickly! One bag!

- She's going away. - No!

Today you let Rodchenko talk to a group of students.

- I didn't... - Don't argue!

Now you'll see what happens when you lie.

What students? I don't know anything...

From the time you came here, I treated you as an intelligent man.

I showed you respect, but now, no more.

What's happening? What are you doing?

What are you doing? Wait a minute!

You helped him.

Leave him alone!

- Don't argue with them - Don't do this!

- He's just a goddamn dancer! - Yes. Not worth her life, is he?

Let's go!

Take her. Lock them inside the apartment.

- What happened? - That's none of your business.

Don't touch me. What do you want?

What do you want from me?

- What's the hell's he talking about? - The window in the shower.

I crawled out. I'm sorry.

You son of a bitch! You're sorry?

That woman is the best thing that ever happened to me! And you're sorry?

You're sorry? You know what that was? That was half!

Half! I promised I'd never use that against anybody.

But if something happens to my wife, I'm gonna kill you!

Hear that?

Tonight, this is what her life is.

You did it to her.

Don't blame it on me. Face it, you did it to her.

You can't deny it.

Stop it. It's okay. It's okay.

Sit down.

Now I'll talk to you. I've got no choice.

I've got to trust you.

I'm so glad you came.

- Nothing much has changed, huh? - No.

- Do you still listen to Vysotsky? - Yes, of course.

But he's an outlaw. He's unofficial.

Vysotsky's songs can't be sung in the theater.

But we have made progress. These are for an evening of Balanchine.

I very much hope that you'll dance at it.

We were talking about this evening 10 years ago.

Nothing ever comes of it.

It's a dream.

- The Ministry of Culture assures me... - They will consider the possibility?

I remember. I did it. I danced Balanchine.

You're still waiting.

I assure you, your position in this theater will be as important as when you left.

You know what I've done since then.

Has any other theater in the world been like this for you, Kolya?

Or any other audience?

- The Kirov. - It's beautiful.

Yes.

You were to be a legend here.

Now the young ones don't even know your name.

How does that feel?

How does it feel?

I was born as a dancer in this theater.

It will always be a part of me, like Russia.

But for eight years, I've been free.

Do you know what it means to be really free? Do you?

It's like Vysotsky. You whisper his songs.

I won't whisper what I feel.

I want to scream like he does!

I can't lie anymore! Look at me.

Look at me!

You are working for Chaiko, aren't you?

Yes.

I'm sorry.

- He made me. - "He made me."

Galina, you used to hate him as much as me.

You ran away, I had to face them.

Yes, I was selfish. I still am.

I'm not a hero, I'm just a dancer.

It's all I can do. It's what I live for.

But they will never let me dance for myself here.

No matter what they say.

I can't start all over again.

I can't risk everything that I've fought for.

I understand.

Oh, Kolya, I'm too frightened.

It's all right.

It's all right.

I won't let them destroy you.

How can I?

And here is our young deputy.

- How is your father feeling? - Not so well, sadly.

It's a pity that you're not dancing this season.

- Mr. Scott! - Hello, colonel. How are you?

I'm fine.

- Have you met Miss Ivanova? - No. No.

It really is a very great pleasure to meet you. I'm...

Wynn Scott, from the American Embassy.

- Watch out, he's a spy. - No! No.

You're exaggerating. I'm not a spy.

Today, the slang expression is "spook."

No, now we don't like that word. We get real sensitive about that one.

Mr. Scott worked in Iran before he came here. Before that, in Saigon.

- He's making it sound worse than it is. - Excuse me. Nice to meet you.

Rodchenko is awake here in Leningrad.

I still have contacts with the Minneapolis Art Center.

There's just so much interest in ballet back there.

If they wanted to get in touch...

- ...how would...? - Ploschad Mira Bazaar, 11:00 on Friday.

Well, I'll have them write you there. Thank you so much.

God help us! Minneapolis.

- The Americans are hopeless. - Fools.

- What do you know about Ivanova? - They were lovers before he defected.

You call Washington, I'm gonna call The New York Times.

Wait a minute. I talked to Washington. We can't move until we get proof.

- We've got proof! She saw him. - But she was with Chaiko!

It's a plan. I know it. He's trying to manipulate us.

Stop this cloak-and-dagger bullshit and do something. He's there, I can feel it.

This guy, Chaiko, put together something fantastic here.

He's got witnesses to the fact that Rodchenko was injured, you included.

He supplied us with x-rays, they look alarming. What have we got?

The word of a ballerina, who happens to be a jilted girlfriend. Forget it.

Who asked you? I can focus world opinion, I'm gonna do it.

Let me play devil's advocate and tell you:

If you jeopardize their position, they might just try to protect themselves.

They could fly the man to Siberia, give him drugs and say he died of his injuries.

Oh, my God.

Jerry.

I'm being blunt because I don't want you to kid yourself about a press conference.

That sort of thing just doesn't fly over here.

Anne, get yourself a cup of tea. It's gonna be a long day.

- Please, this man is very special. - I'll do all I can.

Believe me.

- Damn I wanna get this rat-fucker Chaiko! - You got any ideas?

I'm gonna go back to Leningrad.

It may be necessary for you to join me there in a few days.

We might even be able to use her, and her international press contacts.

Come on, get off your ass!

You're supposed to be my shadow, aren't you? Let's see you move.

I'm not your servant or your babysitter.

Which brings up an interesting point. What exactly are you?

- Fuck you. - Let's go.

Where's that famous natural rhythm? Or did you lose it in Siberia?

Here it is. You see this?

Good morning, miss.

- Would you like to buy flowers? - No, I'm waiting for someone.

Estonian potatoes!

Hello, pretty one!

Look over here. Estonian potatoes.

- They don't look fresh. - You can eat them raw.

Later.

Where are they hiding him? It's okay, I'm from the embassy. Scott sent me.

Just tell me quickly and quietly. Where are they keeping him?

- Don't walk away when I'm talking! - You are boring me.

I'm not a fool. I could see the way you were looking at Darya.

You better watch it, man.

You've done a great job taking care of your wife.

- Look, you little asshole... - Raymond! Why don't you take a shower?

No problem.

- Better think about what I said. - I will.

God, he's an asshole.

Why did you want to talk to me?

Look, I can't take it anymore.

How do you expect me to feel, being locked up with that...

He's scum. Something out of the sewer.

- I found it repulsive. - What's that?

How she could have married him.

- Who? - The wife. Darya.

You know some women. Shock value.

She was very young. And you know what they say about...

...black studs.

To see an extraordinary woman like her tied into this!

I can't look at it. She could have any man she wanted.

You should have seen her when she was younger.

It's fine for one night, as a curiosity or cheap thrill.

But how could she have married that? I can't believe it.

I don't know. I myself find it myself completely unappetizing.

- You fancy her, don't you? - I'm simply amazed it would be allowed.

- If you're truly interested... - She regrets it. I can feel it. Really.

She's wasting herself on this...

Nigger?

I'll pick you up at 9:00 tomorrow.

Raymond.

- Chaiko let me go. He just let me go. - I'm so sorry.

I'm all right.

- Really, I'm all right. - You all right?

- Don't worry. - Oh, baby...

Come on.

Living like this, we're like rats in a cage.

- When he took you away... - It doesn't matter.

It does matter. We can't live like this.

- If it wasn't for me... - If it wasn't you...

...I was gonna be one of them.

Silent, numb. I couldn't have been any happier than I am with you.

I'm nothing. I failed at everything.

- I didn't get you back. Nik got you back. - Listen to me!

- None of this matters. - You can't ignore them all...

Raymond! I'm pregnant.

We're going to have a baby.

Yeah?

I don't care what happens. They can't imprison me anymore.

I feel so strong. I feel I could fly over the city.

I can't tell anymore whether it's morning or nighttime.

It's 4 in the morning.

You didn't sleep?

Thanks.

For what?

For getting her back.

He fell for the racist bit.

Yeah, you did it.

Now you have to make up your mind. I'm going.

Whether you help me or not.

I won't turn you in.

But are you sure you can trust Ivanova?

- Then we're going with you. - Don't be crazy.

I'm willing to risk my life, but I won't take responsibility for both of you.

You need us to get out of this building. Either count us in, or forget it.

- But you told me that you... - She's pregnant.

It's the first thing in a long time that's given me some hope.

Know what Chaiko will do if you're caught?

You're taking the risk, aren't you?

They almost destroyed me.

I'm not gonna give them a chance to do that to my kid.

- And Darya agreed? - No, she doesn't know yet.

She won't want to go.

Whether it's one or three, the odds are against making it. Think about it.

After midnight's the best time. These two get into a chess match.

- They play for hours every night. - I've been watching them too.

They get very involved.

I'm pretty sure they're the only ones watching the building.

Give me a break. We're not gonna try. You're never gonna learn this.

I need the exercise. And besides, your primitive steps amuse me.

- Come on, teacher. - This is the last time I'm doing this.

Let's show him how effective you've been.

Tonight.

Remember when you said you wished we could just disappear? Fly away?

Yes.

Why don't we do it? Just go. Take control of our own lives.

- Be serious. - I'm very serious.

I feel this baby growing inside you. I feel very strong and clear.

- We gotta leave here, Dasha. - Be quiet! It's impossible.

Nik's getting out tonight, we're going with him.

Are you crazy? It will be suicide!

- Listen to me. Listen to me! - We belong here.

It's a chance for the baby to have a real life, to be free.

We can't ask a child to grow up in this prison.

You talk about freedom. You never ask me what I want.

- I'll choose what I will do. - The baby's gonna make it worse for us.

- They'll never leave us alone. - This is my home! I'm Russian!

- Things will change. - Change? Our lives are worthless.

- Look what we've become. - How dare you?

What good am I gonna do my kid in a labor camp?

Stop it!

If we can make it to the consulate, we'll be safe.

Kolya put pressure on the State Department to get us out.

Please. It's dangerous.

I'm gonna do something right this time.

Raymond, I love you.

Let's get this straight. If I dance again, I dance only what I choose.

How dare you come in here?

You certainly won't be choosing what I dance, and with whom.

Your ego is really incredible.

You're stuck here, face it. And you're going to dance, like it or not.

If you're clever, you will not alienate me.

That's better.

Look. This is a tape of you I found when you first came to Leningrad.

- See how young you were then? - It was 20 years ago.

Yes.

But now you're back here where you belong.

Accept it.

If you can cross Griboyedov Canal by midnight...

...there will be an American diplomat waiting for you at the Lion Bridge.

His name's Scott.

He will drive you to the American consulate.

Thank you, my love.

Tell me, if I had asked you to come with me the first time...

...would you have come?

Probably not.

- I wish you could come with me now. - You know I can't.

- My place is here. - I'll never see you again.

Don't forget me.

- I'll always love you. - Go now, please. Go fast.

Go.

- Well? - We're going.

Cut the shit! I know what you're up to.

I'm so tired of your vulgarity.

- Leave her alone. - She's my wife!

- Is that the law of the jungle? - You asshole.

- Will you please stop it! - Yeah, I'll stop it.

Listen.

I want you out of our lives, right now!

- You'll get your wish soon enough. - Please, stop this. Calm down.

Calm down? You see what this shit is trying to do?

All I have to do is tell Chaiko I want you out of here tonight...

...and you're gone.

You arrogant little punk!

You just did it for the money. Admit it!

Turn back.

- Why? What's going on? - I said, go back!

You heard?

If I were you, I wouldn't piss Chaiko off anymore.

- Look who's buddy with Chaiko now? - Leave him alone.

He's scared. A little pressure and he loses his backbone.

No more Mr. Tough Guy talk, eh? Just begging to come back and dance now.

I've listened to enough of your insults. Either go in your room and shut up...

...or I'm calling Chaiko now!

- Go ahead and call him. - Raymond, he's right.

Let's go back to our room.

- We're out of here tomorrow. - You're right about that one.

Raymond, come on! Let's go to the room.

I'll be there in a minute.

- I'm sorry for losing my temper. - It's a little late for apologies.

- Don't make this any harder than it is. - Sorry.

- You made up your mind to stay? - What choice do I have?

He's holding all the cards.

- So, what happens to me and Darya? - You've done your job. Stool pigeons!

I don't care about you, but I feel sorry for her.

You can't stand that she loves me.

- It disturbs your racist consciousness. - Bullshit!

- Good luck. - Just watch out for yourself.

Hurry up.

Come on.

Come on, a little more.

Colonel.

I want to go to the surveillance room.

Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.

The door is locked. Should we use the main entrance?

Knock harder. Wake up the janitor.

What are you doing? What are you doing?

No.

I love you.

- Where is he going? Where is he going? - I don't know. Let's go.

If it weren't for what they'd do to me and my wife, I'd break your neck.

So what?

We lock the side entrance for the night. The main entrance is open.

Is everything all right?

Of course. All good people are asleep at night.

Let's go.

Damn it! They're blocking the side entrance.

- We have to go through the lobby. - I won't without Raymond!

We've come too far.

Raymond's only chance is for us to make it to the consulate. Let's go.

- Come back. - Let me through.

Chaiko!

- What's happening up there? - I've got to talk to you now!

Let him go!

- Is this the latest? - Yes.

Listen!

That little shit! I'll kill him!

Calm down or I'll have you subdued!

I'm sorry. I apologize.

- Come inside. I want to talk to you. - I'm sorry.

Sorry. I lost my head.

Go up.

Come on, fast.

You want to talk? I'll tell you something too.

He's leaving in a couple of days anyway, right?

Come and have a drink.

- Get vodka. Hurry! - In a minute.

Now, Raymond.

- What is it? - Get him out of our lives.

- Are you ordering me now? - Get him away from my wife!

You're a man, you should understand these things!

- I'm sorry for losing my temper. - It's a little late for apologies.

Don't make this harder than it is.

Let me listen.

You can't stand that she loves me.

- It disturbs your racist consciousness. - Bullshit!

- Is this a record? - No, it's happening in real time.

It's always a mistake to try to out drink a Russian. It's in our blood.

- Colonel. - What is it?

Go listen.

- Later. - Comrade Chaiko!

Captain Kirigin, I said, later!

As you wish.

Later.

Your turn.

It's getting cold.

Wait!

Hold on.

Come on.

He's supposed to be on the other side. Somebody named Scott.

Wynn Scott. We should leave your friend here.

- She's going with us! - No, we can't

- I'm going back. - What would happen to your baby?

- Let's get back to the consulate. - All right. Go!

You know, Raymond, your wife is Russian.

She has a mind of her own.

You have to give her a chance to think.

Another.

It's finished.

Let's open another bottle.

You've had enough.

You set this all up.

Trying to get him to fall for my wife. Get him in my bed.

Now I can listen. Get up!

I don't wanna listen to anything you put together. Come on.

Come on. Sit down, have another drink.

Get up!

Wait! Wait! I don't want to hear it!

Come back inside.

Let me go!

Son of a bitch! You're too late!

Too late!

What can I say?

Get everybody! Come down! Come on!

What's happening?

- Can you drive faster? - We don't want to blow it by speeding.

- Take it easy. It's not far. - Just try to relax.

- Hurry! - Faster, faster!

Are you hungry? There's a party tonight, a lot of Third World diplomats.

Every one of them a non-aligned witness.

Chaiko can't call them American liars.

Go around!

Don't you lose them!

- Could you hurry? - Hang on, it's not far.

We're getting closer all the time.

Turn right, turn right!

We're turning right! Hurry up!

There it is. Inside those gates, you're home free!

- Fantastic! - I told you we'd make it.

Look out!

Traffic boys, not KGB.

Get out of the car.

Try to be seen.

What's going on?

I'm from the American consulate. These people are with me.

What's going on? This is my car.

- That's only Scott's car! - No, it's him.

It's too far away to tell.

You can't go outside those gates!

We've got to be sure it's him.

Ladies and gentlemen, come right ahead.

Going right. Follow us.

Damn it!

Block the entrance!

Get that one! Shoot him!

Nice try, Mr. Scott.

We've got cameras, colonel.

- Too far. - Not with a telephoto.

A 200 mm will get a nice close-up from there.

Those are Third World diplomats. Explain Rodchenko to them.

A good night for a walk.

Peruvians, Africans, Asians...

Just keep walking.

Are these countries you want to impress with your Soviet idealism?

Take it easy.

Get your hands off mo, I'm an American diplomat!

Don't be a fool, Rodchenko, you're still a criminal.

Think about it!

The world's gonna know Rodchenko is here.

- I'll have you shot if you resist. - Keep walking.

There are witnesses!

- Tell them to open the gate. - I can't.

They're too far. It's got to be a positive identification.

You'll be held responsible, Chaiko! Moscow will hold you responsible!

- You're playing with your friends' lives. - Don't stop.

She's a Soviet citizen. I'm warning you.

Take her!

No!

Let me go!

- Take her! - Let me go!

- Where are you going? - Take her.

You record that! Look at that.

- Anne! It's me, Kolya! - There he is!

The last thing you need now is evidence of Soviet repression.

Release her with me. I'll shut up about everything.

What are you doing?

Let her go.

Make sure to videotape this!

- She's just a little overexcited. - Kolya!

That's right, here he is.

Don't forget I still have her husband.

How were you treated?

Very well.

The superiority of Soviet medicine has saved the great artist's life.

Our generous return of this convicted criminal to his adopted country...

...is, we trust, the proof of our continuing struggle...

...towards world peace and brotherhood.

I never gave up on you.

Come in here, darling. Come in. I knew it!

Here he is, everybody! Rodchenko! I told you.

Back where you belong!

Secure these gates.

I'm always relieved when the white nights are over.

I'll be very relieved when the whole business is over.

Don't you feel well?

Prison made you a bit pale.

I want to get a message to my wife.

We'll send her your things.

They got out, didn't they?

Funny, the Americans didn't want you any more than we did.

We're here.

Get out.

Tell me why...

Come on!

- Come on, guys. - All right.

Farewell.

Please...

Walk.

- Don't shoot me in the back. - Just walk.

Take him to the car.

Raymond! Raymond!

Raymond! You're across the border.

- Raymond! - Dasha.

You're free. You're free!

- I thought I'd never see you again. How? - Raymond!

- How was...? How...? - You were traded.

Yes. We exchanged a scum for a hero of the people.

What's the American expression? "Something for nothing."

You can pretend anything you want, Jack. But you lost...

...and you know it.

Don't expect any "Welcome Home" signs, Mr. Deserter.

I'm going home.

For better or for worse, I'm going home.

Thanks, Nik.