Look, Mommy!
Look!
Over here!
Thank you.
Do you know what they call fries in America?
Pass it to me, dumbass!
Your dad always said
they taste better in America than in Germany.
But that's not true.
And who is this one for?
For Daddy up in heaven.
Let's put some sunscreen on you.
Over here!
Don't touch me!
Boys, keep calm!
What's wrong with you?
Are you nuts?
Shit, dude.
I'm sorry.
FOUR YEARS LATER
I get what she means. I wouldn't call you either.
Forget about it, call her.
I don't know if I can…
Come on.
We need to get to our appointment.
Ms. Wulf, this is Eral Güney again, investigative journalist at Clarativ.
I'm calling because I have new information about what happened to you in Afghanistan.
I know you'd rather not talk about it anymore,
but it would really help me if you could look at a video.
I've also emailed it to you.
Do you know anyone in this video? I look forward--
Josh?
You have to stay close to me, okay? I don't want to lose you here.
Will I get my own baseball glove in America?
- You will. - And my own room?
- You will. - And a PS5?
No way.
Please have your passports ready.
Smartphones in here. Jackets separate.
May I check your backpack?
- Sure. - Okay.
German.
We're here for an H-1 work visa. Sara and Joshua Wulf.
You're checked in. Here's your number. You'll be called.
When someone asks, "How are you?" you can just say, "Fine."
But what if I'm not fine?
That doesn't matter.
Americans don't actually want to know if you're fine.
So you can just say, "Fine." Easy.
Okay.
Did my dad speak only English, or German too?
Just English.
When he tried to speak German, it sounded really funny.
You know how?
"Should we go have breakfast tomorrow? In morning, my darling?"
Are we going to live where my dad used to live?
Yes, close by.
Can you please sit down?
- Josh! - I want to play hide and seek.
What are you doing?
Sorry.
- I want to play hide and seek! - That's enough.
Come on. Let's go ask, okay?
Excuse me. I think they forgot about us.
- B93. - It all runs via our IT.
We've waited over three hours. I have a child with me.
A PlayStation!
Can I stay here, Mommy?
Okay, but not long, or we'll miss our turn.
You can just come and get me. Please, Mommy.
Okay, I'll be back in ten minutes. But no complaining then, okay?
- Deal? - Deal!
I'll go get a coffee.
Josh?
We don't have time for hide and seek now.
Josh.
Josh, it's not funny. We've been called.
Joshua!
Josh?
Josh!
German.
- What's the problem? - I… I can't find my son.
I left him in that playroom. I think he's playing hide and seek.
- Can we check behind these doors? - Stay here, please.
He probably went back into the hall or to the restroom.
He didn't. Can we check behind the doors?
Why did you leave him alone?
I didn't, we just went to this playroom--
First, I'm not allowed to open this door for you.
Second, and I'm telling you in good faith, the Americans take these things seriously.
So please come with me now.
I want to speak to your supervisor.
- Your son is missing, right? - Yes.
- What's his name? - Josh. He's six years old.
- In these offices? Here? - Yes.
Take a look around.
Josh?
You don't need to worry, Ms. Wulf.
If anywhere is safe, it's here.
How long was he in the playroom?
I don't know. Five minutes maybe?
We'd been waiting so long. He was getting restless.
Shit. How could I just I leave him?
I have a daughter, Aileen.
She's eight.
I know. Sometimes you need a little break. Don't blame yourself.
We will find Josh.
Thank you.
I honestly don't know where else he could be.
Maybe he got outside somehow?
This area doesn't have a second exit.
If he had somehow made it to the check-in area, we would know.
There…
There is another exit.
A man and a woman were here. They exchanged a bag.
It was odd. She went through the door. He looked at me weirdly.
They looked like they had something to hide.
What if they took Josh into this wing?
Can you open this door?
I'm afraid that's not possible.
What if the two are involved? You have a child.
You know what can happen to children.
- What's going on? - Can we talk in private? Please?
Yes.
You're a veteran.
- When were you in Afghanistan? - Until 2017.
What's happening with my son?
What? Is this some kind of joke? Of course Josh checked in with me.
The list is wrong. We both signed in this morning.
People saw him. He talked to the man at the check-in desk.
You're telling me my son was never here?
That's how it looks, Ms. Wulf.
There are cameras everywhere. What about the surveillance footage?
That's not possible. I want to see the footage.
Please.
Okay. This is pointless. I'd like to talk to the German police.
Of course. They've already been informed.
This is Eric Kynch. Ms. Wulf would like to speak to you.
Schirmer.
They're treating me like I'm crazy. I came here this morning with my son.
They're claiming my son was never here. Could you please come?
Ms. Wulf, we have been notified about the situation.
But we're not authorized to enter the consulate.
What do you mean?
The consulate is considered exterritorial.
I know. But what does that mean?
German authorities have no jurisdiction there.
It is like American territory.
Best if you leave. We've always worked well…
If I leave here now, they'll never let me back in!
I won't see my son again!
Ms. Wulf, you have to calm down.
My colleagues will meet you at the entrance in ten minutes.
Ms. Wulf, I promise that we'll keep cooperating fully with you--
I won't leave without my son!
I don't know what happened to your son. But he was never here!
Okay?
Okay.
You're stressed. I understand.
But please stay in this room until the German police pick you up.
The sergeant will wait here with you.
I wish you all the best.
- Hello? - Hi. Mom, it's me.
- Sara? - I'm at the US Consulate in Frankfurt.
- You have to help me. Josh is missing. - What?
Contact the authorities, the press, and the police.
Someone here has kidnapped Josh and is covering it up.
Mom?
Sara, you are taking your pills, aren't you?
What does that have to do with it?
You know I'm doing fine. Why say that?
All right, Sara. Can you put someone from the consulate on the phone?
I've just explained, Mom--
I know how hard this is for you, but you have to calm down.
Please tell me what happened. Where is Josh? Sara…
Josh?
Okay.
German.
Sit there.
Have you seen a little boy? About this height. Black hair.
What?
Jewelry in a plastic bag.
Who are you? What are you doing here?
I'm not here.
Thank you.
What's this about a child?
My son disappeared two hours ago.
I believe he's been kidnapped. From the playroom.
Why don't you talk to security?
I think someone from the consulate is involved.
Have you seen a little boy?
No.
You haven't seen me either.
How did you manage to get in here?
There are cameras everywhere. Security doors, personnel…
I've had training.
What are you? A secret agent?
Ex-soldier.
- Take care. - I can help you.
You need someone who knows this place. I've been here almost two months.
I can help you stay here so you can look for your son.
If you help me to get out of here.
I'm Sara, by the way.
Irina.
Turn that off.
I play loud music so no one can hear.
Can you get online?
No. They took away my SIM card.
There is a super lame intranet,
and the Wi-Fi is triple secured with WPA3 and no SSID.
I studied computer science in Switzerland.
Are you a political refugee?
Something like that.
Why do you need my help? You're under protection, not a prisoner.
I am. I can't leave the consulate.
Why did you attack me?
You ask too many questions. So…
Do we have a deal?
Okay. Deal.
No need. Just get me out of here.
- What else is in this wing? - Storage rooms.
Guest apartments. There's no one here though.
And the other buildings?
I can sometimes go to the gym and the cafeteria.
Only with an escort. You need a key card.
I mainly saw offices and training rooms on the way.
And a daycare for the employees' kids.
And there's a tunnel to the warehouse. It's a massive storage space.
They send goods to other embassies from there.
Let's go to the warehouse.
- What are you looking at? - Nothing.
Let's go.
Why to the warehouse?
It's the only way to get somebody out unnoticed.
I hope they haven't moved Josh out yet.
Who?
The two people who exchanged a bag.
The woman went into this building.
I think they're involved in Josh's disappearance.
Son kidnapped in the consulate, people exchanging bags…
Totally makes sense. Really.
- Just show me the way. - I told you, we need a key card.
Hey!
Did you kill him?
Nonsense. Give me a hand, quick. Come on!
He'll wake up soon. Grab his foot.
Okay.
This way.
You're a crazy fighting machine.
Check no one's coming.
It's too easy.
All hell should have broken loose. Close the door.
Search parties, exits locked…
They should have seen us on their monitors long ago.
And noticed the broken camera.
Something isn't right.
- You sure this leads to the warehouse? - I'm sure.
Someone's coming. Quick!
What is it?
It's okay.
If you have any issues tell me now, okay?
Okay.
A kid? In here?
Sara, seriously.
You can't search the entire consulate.
Do you know how huge this place is? Hello?
Come on, please.
The last truck left just after one. Josh went missing around 2:00 p.m.
That means they can't have moved him out yet.
The next one leaves in an hour. I need to stay here.
What about me?
We'll smuggle you out on the next truck. And…
What is it?
Wait a minute.
What are you doing? You can't just…
Wow.
Oh, yes.
So that's what it's all about. Drugs.
We have to go.
I have to stay here. I need to get on the truck. I…
This changes everything.
You promised me! This wasn't the plan!
Diplomatic luggage can't be checked at customs.
It's no coincidence. The drugs, the exchange…
Josh must've seen something. I need to talk to the head of security.
How will you get me out?
I can't anymore.
- What? - They need to clear this up first.
- There'd be chaos if you run off now. - But…
- I must find my son, sorry! - This makes no sense!
Maybe he really wasn't here.
This is Josh's Playmobil figurine. He was here.
A toy doesn't prove anything.
It does.
He was here.
Sorry, Sara.
You seem like a complete psycho.
Good luck.
- No! Get me out! - I must find my son!
Bullshit! Your son isn't…
- Don't touch me! Your son isn't… - I know what I see, okay?
Don't even think about it! Who are you?
A politically oppressed rich girl? No way.
You're nuts.
Where is the flash drive?
Sara! Help me!
Sa… Sara, help me!
Sara, watch out! Sara!
They wanted to kill me, man!
Then you'd be dead now.
They wanted to kidnap you.
Irina, who are these men? What's on that stick?
I have to get out of here.
I'm sorry.
How are you?
My son disappeared here this afternoon.
They're claiming he was never here.
I found drugs.
And two men tried to kidnap the woman from the guest apartment, Irina.
I think this is connected to Jo…
What?
Your mother contacted us.
- She is very worried. - My mother?
She says you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder
with psychotic episodes and delusions.
You were treated in hospital.
Triggered by being injured in Afghanistan.
Your son's father was killed there too, wasn't he?
This here has nothing to do with that.
Please, we're losing time.
We have to find my son. Untie me.
Ms. Wulf, you broke out of preventive custody.
You attacked a security guard.
There is no trace of the two alleged kidnappers. No one has seen them.
But Irina can prove--
Right now, only one of our guest apartments is occupied.
The person staying there isn't called Irina.
What?
Sergeant Donovan talked to our guest.
That person doesn't know of an attack and says she doesn't know you.
That's impossible. Donovan is lying.
There's surveillance footage. I demand to see it.
We've spoken to a psychologist.
Sometimes, our brain plays tricks on us
when it refuses to process a traumatic experience.
Your mother mentioned there was a previous incident
where you attacked someone.
That was ages ago.
And I've had treatment. I take pills. I'm well.
This isn't about blame, Ms. Wulf, only about helping you.
Try to remember.
Maybe something happened to Josh?
No.
Could there have been an incident that you're suppressing?
- No. - Or you lost him?
No. No, I was watching him.
I came here with him today. Really, I'm not imagining this.
You've been given a sedative that's still in effect.
I'm not delusional. Untie me!
In the morning, the German authorities will come and take you to the hospital.
Everything will be sorted there.
Please untie me! I'm not imagining this!
I came here today with Josh. Josh!
Josh…
They covered it all up.
What?
The head of security's assistant, Donovan, interrogated me last night.
I didn't mention the drugs.
He didn't want to hear about you or the kidnappers.
This morning, he took me back to the apartment.
The men were gone.
Everything had been tidied up.
Luckily, they didn't find the bag.
You're not crazy.
Something's not right.
Come now.
- I don't know if you're real. - What do you mean, I'm not real?
They say you don't exist. They don't know your name.
I didn't know if I could trust you.
My name isn't Irina. It's Kira Wolkowa.
We were one of the richest families in Belarus.
My father laundered money.
On a massive scale.
To be honest, he was a criminal, like many others in the government.
Then, when my father joined the opposition, they got scared.
They killed him.
If I hadn't made it to the US embassy in Minsk,
I would have been next.
He saved all evidence on the flash drive.
And those people want it back.
But why Frankfurt?
The CIA got me out of the country.
I was supposed to go straight to the US.
But now I'm stuck here.
Nothing's happening. Just excuses, for almost two months.
Two days ago, Donovan requested my passport.
That's when I knew something's off.
They've managed to get people in here.
To come and get me.
But I saw the surveillance footage.
I was talking to myself. I was alone.
You don't believe I'm real? Okay…
- Then this isn't real? - What are you doing?
Nothing. It's not real.
Cut this crap!
The window. The hallways all have cameras.
Are you sure outside is better?
No.
- Great. - Come on now.
I have no idea what's going on
or how the drugs and the kidnappers are connected to Josh.
But I bet Donovan is in on it.
But we can't get to him.
We need to find the bag's owners. That's our only clue.
Can you…
…PM.
It's on the consulate's intranet. Let's hope we hear quickly.
Everything okay?
What if they're right?
Nonsense.
I thought I had it under control with the pills.
But I'm having flashbacks again.
All those images are back.
My ex did that to me. He manipulated me the entire time.
He convinced me of things that weren't true.
Until I no longer knew what was real and what wasn't.
I know it's not the same thing, but…
Snap this on your wrist.
It helped me when I felt it.
You're not doing it right.
Thank you.
So, what's your plan?
After this is over?
I want to go to Boston.
There's a community of opposition members there.
With their help and the info on the USB, we want to try and free other dissidents.
My mother is already there.
I last saw her a year ago.
And you?
Why are you going to America?
A large security firm has offered me a job.
Yeah.
More money. Better prospects.
They… They're looking for female ex-soldiers.
It's a fresh start.
I just couldn't stand it here anymore.
I barely have any time for Josh.
And we live with my mother.
Ouch.
Yes.
She really tries, but…
I also want Josh to meet his family.
His dad was American.
Was?
He was killed in action.
In Afghanistan.
I'm sorry.
I… I only found out in the hospital that I was pregnant.
Josh is my little miracle.
Big miracle.
He's replied.
No real name. He wants to meet immediately.
Here?
Too dangerous. Somewhere public.
But where? The cafeteria or what?
Exactly.
Sara, I was being sarcastic. Wait!
- That's where they'll least expect us. - That's crazy.
We'd have to pass through the entire consulate.
We're not going through it.
Come.
That was close.
- Maybe we should've talked with Kynch. - No way.
We have no clue what's going on.
And that?
I'll give it back to her when this is over.
I…
I thought it was about the drugs.
But that has nothing to do with Josh. I'm back to square one.
We will find him.
Yes.
What do you think Donovan has to do with Josh disappearing?
Well, I hope we'll find something in…
Fuck.
What are we looking for?
Anything to do with the kidnappers or with Josh.
Where did he get all that money? Check his emails.
I'll search for your name.
Fuck.
- What are you doing? - I'm checking the system files.
This is…
That's my new employer in the US.
- Donovan got you the job. - Looks like it.
PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT DISCHARGE SUMMARY
SEVERE FLASHBACKS DISSOCIATIVE BEHAVIOR
He knew how you were doing.
He wanted you to come here.
Okay. That data on you was forwarded.
To whom?
No idea. There's no real name.
- I need to google the Consul. - He'll see it in the history.
Let's use my laptop.
- You think the Consul is involved? - Yes, someone high up.
Someone, who can manipulate footage and sneak people in.
Here.
That's nothing.
Okay then. Eric.
Eric Kynch.
Consulate Frankfurt.
He also served in Afghanistan.
Scroll down. Wait…
- I have to check my emails. - Huh? Why?
Searna Hotel, Islamabad.
That's Kynch.
- What's this video? - It's to do with our deployment.
It's where Evan was killed.
"0175 16589." Okay.
- Are you nuts? They screen all calls. - I don't care.
- Who are you calling? - The guy who sent me the clip.
Güney, network Clarativ.
- It's Sara Wulf. You sent me the video. - Ms. Wulf…
One of the men is Eric Kynch.
- That's correct. - What do you know about him?
Okay. So Eric Kynch had to end his military career due to injury.
There were suspicions of corruption, but he was cleared each time.
I have a new source now who says
that Kynch was responsible for the ambush you were in.
What?
Shit.
We have to go.
I'm missing one key identification.
- Who is Kynch talking to in the video? - I don't know.
Sara, now!
He can be seen in the mirror. Do you know him?
I can't make him out. I don't see his face.
I have an enhanced screenshot. If I…
- Just send it. Yes. Thanks. - Ms. Wulf?
- Shit, I… - What's up?
I can't open it.
I'll do it.
It's loading.
Come on.
Come on. Now!
This way!
Door!
- Elevator? - Takes too long. This way.
Shit.
What happened in Afghanistan?
We were two teams. The Americans and us.
During the second night, we were attacked.
We neutralized a couple of them, but there were too many.
By the time the helicopters arrived, everyone was dead.
Well, everyone except me.
I have…
I have often asked myself, why me?
Not just you.
You and Josh.
Here is the photo.
How do you think Kynch is involved?
Sara?
Who is that man?
- We need to return to the warehouse. - What? Why?
We have enough evidence.
Donovan got you in here and had me covered up.
Kynch is involved in your past.
No idea how all that is connected. We must talk to the Consul. Sara!
It makes no sense! Let's check the building where the cells are.
And anyway, what's in that photo?
Sara!
Why are we here?
Take the train to France.
In Paris, get a ticket to Mexico.
You'll likely make it into the US from there.
Okay, that one is about to leave. Hide in the cargo area.
I don't understand.
- You said we'd-- - I know now what Kynch did.
I know why I'm here. It's too dangerous. You have to leave.
What about you?
I'll be fine. Okay?
I'll be fine.
Go now.
Find your mother, okay?
I'll distract them.
Okay.
Hey!
Hey! What are you doing?
Hey, stop! Don't move!
Don't move! You aren't allowed in here!
Don't move! You're under arrest!
Where is Josh?
Do you have him?
- Do you have him? - Yes!
I have him.
He is fine.
Why did you kidnap him?
You could have killed me anywhere.
An accident. Anything.
I saw the video.
In Islamabad, you met with one of the Taliban who attacked us.
I can identify the man.
I am the only surviving witness.
I know that you gave away our position.
Why?
Where is Josh?
Where is he?
I'm the only one who knows where Josh is.
If you shoot me now, he'll starve to death.
What will you do now? My people will be here any moment.
I'll find him anyway.
I told her I was babysitting her.
Can I talk to her?
What do you want?
I want you to give Josh back.
- Ms. Wulf… - And for you to confess.
This door is ten centimeters thick, reinforced steel.
If you blew it up, you'd risk killing your daughter.
- Drilling it will take too long. - For what?
Before we run out of oxygen in here.
Next time you call, I want to see Josh on that screen.
Where is my son?
Sara, please let the girl go.
Do you know what's going on here?
Do you know Eric Kynch's past?
He's corrupt.
He caused the death of eight people.
He knows I'm the only one who can incriminate him.
That's why he wanted to kill me.
Sara, please come out first.
You can't possibly want the girl to die.
I want to talk to Kynch.
Are you serious?
What do you mean?
You'd rather have your daughter die than go to prison?
Aileen is innocent. Do you want to kill her?
I know that you couldn't do that, Sara.
You are not a murderer.
I'm letting Aileen go.
But I want to talk to you.
Here, in private.
Okay, Sara.
Everyone has to step back.
Thank you, Ms. Wulf.
And now, please come out too.
No. I want Kynch to come in. As agreed.
I'm not going to hurt you.
You will never release Josh while I'm still alive.
No matter how much I promise to keep quiet.
Just say
that I put up too much resistance.
Once you've left, I'll shut off the air supply again.
Given my condition, this wouldn't surprise anyone.
But please promise that you will take Josh to my mother.
Please promise me that.
No!
Please let Josh and me go.
You know I can't do that.
Why did you kidnap him?
Why all that effort?
Please. You owe me that much.
I made a mistake. I underestimated you.
"She's a fighter. She never gives up."
That's what everyone who knew you told me.
But I never thought you'd make it out of the visitor building.
It started to go wrong when you saw the bag being handed over.
Bad luck, but my mistake was not knowing what Martello was up to.
That's why you broke into the other building,
which was never the plan.
Still, I decided to let things run.
Even after you met Kira Wolkowa, we still had the situation under control.
The men could move in as planned.
But no one expected that you'd eliminate two trained attackers
and avert the abduction.
You let the kidnappers in.
You made sure that I'd be offered the job in the US so I'd come here.
You made sure I'd be able to escape.
You wanted me on the loose here.
You knew I'd do anything to find my son.
If someone like Kira had vanished from the consulate,
not even you would've gotten away with it.
There would've been too many questions.
But the crazy ex-soldier on the loose?
You can shoot the only witness to Afghanistan while she's on the run.
How much were you paid, huh?
For letting the kidnappers in?
Why are you where you are, Sara?
Because the Bundeswehr took good care of you?
No. You stopped functioning, and they dropped you.
Isn't that what happened?
And they say, "Off you go. Sit behind a desk."
Your family has to relocate every two years.
Your daughter won't ever have a proper home.
They don't even give you enough money for her college later.
But you destroyed my family.
Josh doesn't have a father.
And you killed eight people.
I'm very sorry.
I have enough of your whining. Get out.
Get out!
You really never stop fighting, Sara.
And therefore…
Mommy?
I made a mistake.
I underestimated you.
"She's a fighter. She never gives up."
That's what everyone who knew you told me.
But I never thought you'd make it out of the visitor building
and avert the abduction.
You let the kidnappers in.
You wanted me to escape. That I'm on the loose.
Mommy?
Mommy.
Mommy?
Hello, my darling.
How are you, Josh?
Come here.
EIGHT WEEKS LATER
Kynch is under detention in the US.
The Consul told me.
They also found that besides Donovan,
the man at the check-in was involved.
And Martello, the IT nerd?
He fled the same day and is in hiding.
Okay. Unreal.
Yeah.
How are you?
Yeah, fine.
The doctors say I was lucky.
I have to go. My car is here.
All good, I'll see you soon. Have a safe flight.
Thanks. Say hi to your mom.
Bye, Mom.
Take care of yourself, okay? And Josh.
I will, I promise.
I know.
I'll call once we've landed.
What is it, Mommy?
Just a helicopter.
Can we go now?
Yes. We can go.
Subtitle translation by: Susanne Creak, Diana Renker