All language subtitles for Silent as the Grave.2023.WEB-DL.HI

(reel whirring)

(pensive music)

(sirens wailing)

(wind humming)

♪ Silent night ♪

♪ Holy night ♪

♪ All is calm ♪

♪ All is bright ♪

♪ Round yon Virgin Mother and Child ♪

- What are you doing here?

I don't want any trouble.

(tray clattering)

(punches thud)
(Edgar grunts)

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪

(elevator clanks)

(pensive piano music)

(pensive piano music crescendos)

- It all started two and a half years ago.

The whole process made me tough as nails,

callous to adversity.

I walked the streets,

set up countless interviews,

cut celluloid till my fingers bled.

People called me crazy,
but I wouldn't stop.

I couldn't.

Making documentaries is
what I was born to do.

(dramatic music)

When I saw her reflection in the glass,

I knew right away she was trouble.

The kind of trouble I was looking for.

I felt as helpless as a day-old newborn.

- I couldn't trust him as
far as I could throw him,

but there was something about him

that I just couldn't shake.

- Shut up and kiss me.

(Naomi laughs)

- Are you nervous about tonight?

- Nah.

(soft mellow music)

- [Narrator] Audiences can
explore their own morality

through characters who
inevitably walk a tightrope

of good and evil in a corrupt
world that is film noir.

(lighter flicks)

(audience clapping)

- I wanna thank everyone
for coming out tonight.

Your support means the world to me,

all five of you.

(audience chuckles)

Seriously, though,

making this documentary
has been one of the hardest

and most rewarding experiences of my life,

and I wanna thank my wife, Naomi,

for putting up with me

through this arduous, two
and a half year process.

I couldn't have done it
without your support.

Thank you.

(audience clapping)

- There they are.
- Hi!

- [Woman] Isn't it great?

- [Woman] That was awesome.

- [Jason] Chris Nowak?

- [Chris] Oh, hey, Jason.

If you're here for the
screening, you just missed it.

- No, actually, I'm just
doing press for my new doc.

We just flew in from LA.

I'm sure you heard about it.

- No, I haven't.

- You are looking at a
Sundance award-winner.

Distributors are in a
bidding war over the film.

- Wow, that's, good for you.

Mom, Dad, you remember Jason?

We went to school together.

- Sure, good to see you again.

- You, too.

- [Chris] And this is my wife, Naomi.

- [Naomi] Hey, nice to meet you.

- Maybe he could help you
get your film into Sundance.

- That's not how it works, Ma.

- Hey, I wish I could stay and chat,

but I've got an interview to keep.

- Of course.
- Sorry.

- Wanna get something to eat?

- Yeah, let's do.
- Yes.

(Naomi laughs)

(wind humming)
(soft piano music)

- So tell me about the premiere.

I really wish I could have been there.

- It was okay.

Not quite the turnout I was hoping for.

(soft mellow music)

- So when are you gonna
see some money coming in?

- Hopefully soon.

(soft mellow music)

- [Aunt Linda] What's next?

- Well, been waiting for
inspiration to strike.

In the meantime, I've been
looking for freelance work.

From what I hear, babies are expensive.

- Extra income would be nice, so.

(jolting music)

♪ All is calm ♪

♪ All is bright ♪

(indistinct chattering)

♪ Round yon Virgin Mother and Child ♪

♪ Holy infant so tender and mild ♪

(woman sobbing)

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪

(jolting music)

- Turn it off!

- I didn't know that was
on the playlist, honestly.

- [Naomi] What's the matter?

- It's that song.

It reminds her of our brother.

- Uncle Edgar?

- There's more to your uncle's
death than I think you know.

- Don't.
- Oh, stop.

I went there last month.

Someone has been putting flowers
on Edgar's grave for years.

I've asked everyone in our
family and our friends,

no one knows who it is.

- [Barb] What do you know about it?

- Okay, Barb, let's
not make another scene.

- Well, none of you were there.

None of you give a damn.

Don't touch me, I'm fine.

- Honey, aren't you gonna
go see if she's okay?

- It's better to leave her be.

- Just another Williams Christmas.

Personally, I think someone
has a guilty conscience.

- About what?

- I'm not sure.

Maybe the police were paid off.

- But why?
- I don't know.

Or maybe it was the insurance company

that didn't wanna cough up the money.

- Come on, Linda, get over it.

You and your conspiracy theories.

It was a freak accident.

- You weren't around then.

- Well, neither were you.

You were five years old,
for crying out loud.

We're leaving.

- Ma, are you okay?

- I'm fine.

- [Aunt Linda] How much do you need?

- For what?

- Your new project.

I'll fund it.

This has gone on for too long.

I want you to find out
who killed my brother.

(chattering on TV)

- I've never seen your mom like that.

- Ah, glimpse into my childhood.

- Well, holding it in
isn't helping anyone.

- Yeah.

There's something more there, see?

something I can't quite put my finger on.

Yeah, I'm sorry for all the craziness,

but you married into
this family, you know.

- I wouldn't trade it for the world.

- Love you.

- Love you, too.

Good night.

- Good night.

- Why don't you tell us what you know,

and step aside like a nice
fella and let us do our job?

- What's in it for me?

(mellow music)

(baby crying)
(ominous music)

(baby's crying intensifies)

(suspenseful music)

(baby crying)

(ominous music)

(chair squeaking)

(baby crying)

- Mom.

The baby's crying.

(baby crying)

Mom?

What do I do, Mom?

(baby crying)

Mom, why won't you talk to me?

I need your help!

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

(baby crying)

Mom!

(suspenseful music)

(Chris screams)

(suspenseful music)

- [Man On TV] Someone's
wishlist this Christmas?

Well, you'll find
something to suit everyone.

From fitness and beauty to home
wares, Expo has it covered.

(upbeat music)

You'll have peace of mind
when you shop with Expo

as all products come with a 30

and sometimes 60-day money back guarantee.

Stay tuned or log onto our website today

for great gift ideas.

(Chris sighs)

(spatula scraping)

(Chris sighs)

(onscreen keyboard clicking)

- You're up early.

- Couldn't sleep.

I started on the nursery though.

- Oh, good!

You okay?

- Yup.

- [Naomi] You sure?

- Mm-hm.

- Hey, I wanna go to the store today

to look at play yards and
get diapers and stuff.

You wanna come?

- I think I'm actually gonna
visit my uncle's grave today.

I haven't been there in years.

- Okay.

Maybe I'll see if Stacy wants to come.

- Thanks.

- [Naomi] Yep.

(mellow jazz music)

(plaintive jazz music)

(upbeat jazz music)

- It's right down there
through the hall to your left.

- [Young Mom] Thank you for your help.

- You're welcome, dear.

Hello, may I help you?

- Yeah, I'm looking for
information on my uncle.

- Oh, name and date of birth?

- Edgar Williams.

- What was that name again?

- That was Edgar Williams.

Not so sure on the date,

but I know he was born in 1944.

- Looks like he's in section 29.

- Do you keep death certificates on file?

- Not that far back.

- This may seem like
a weird question, but,

you wouldn't happen to know anyone

who frequents his gravesite, would you?

Someone's been putting
flowers on his grave for years

and my family's just trying
to figure out who it is.

- I can't help you there.

Sorry, dear.

- No problem.

Thanks again.

(car engine whirring)

(car door slams)

(bird squawks)

(suspenseful music)

(mellow piano music)

(taut music)

(taut music continues)

- [Stacy] When it's time, I'm
gonna get you a Kung Fu chicken.

- [Naomi] Please, I'm all right.

- Oh, Chris still hasn't
finished the room.

- Oh, he's getting there.

You know, the walls were in bad shape.

They took a lot of work.

- Yeah, I see that.

Well, he better get moving.

The baby's gonna be
here before you know it.

You want me to talk to him?

'Cause I will.

- Don't you dare.
- I will.

- Stacy.
- Chop, chop, Chris.

(Naomi laughs)

(Chris yawns)

(car engine whirs)

(Chris heaves)

(hand tapping)

(message dings)

(onscreen keyboard clicking)

- Edgar Williams, 16,
was found dead yesterday

with his head crushed
by a freight elevator

at Barkus Bakery.

Police said that there were no witnesses

to the apparent accident.

(car engine whirring)

(message dings)

(onscreen keyboard clicks)

(car engine revs)

- Mm-hm.

Yeah, no, I think we're
in pretty good shape.

I wanna make a few adjustments

to some of the displays we're featuring.

Yeah, our conversion
numbers should be higher

going into the holiday season.

Okay.

Yep, sounds good.

I'll be in in a little bit.

Bye.

Hi!

- Hey.

- Okay.

Which do you like better?

- Aren't they the same color?

- No.

This one is Gobi Dunes and
this one is Camel Hair.

- Of course, how'd I missed that.

- Shut up, you're no help.

Hey, how was the cemetery?

- It was good.
- Yeah?

- Yeah, just as Aunt Linda described.

She is paying me to find out the truth.

- What do you mean?

- About who killed my uncle.

She's paying me $5,000
to make this documentary.

- Oh, honey.

That's great, but I...

- But what?

- The baby is gonna be
here before we know it.

We still have to finish the nursery.

I don't have time with all the extra hours

I'm putting in, so-

- I know.

I'll do it.

You don't have to worry.

- You promise?

- Of course, I promise.

(dog barking)

Darla, Chris Nowak.

You did a write up on my
film noir documentary.

- [Darla] Yeah, I remember.

- Well, I'm starting work on another doc.

I was wondering if you might
be interested in covering it.

- [Darla] Sure, we're always
looking for local art stories.

- Great.

It's a 60-year-old family mystery.

My uncle died in some really
unfortunate circumstances,

but I think it's more to it than that.

(mellow music)

(sighs)
(pen thuds)

(fingers tapping)

(mellow music)

(sighs)
(glass thuds)

(intercom beeps)

- Morning, sir.
- Where the hell is April?

- [Woman] She's not due
for another 10 minutes.

What can I get you?

- Glasses, clean glasses.

Is that too much to ask?

- [Woman] I'll send Mannie right over.

(bangs on table)

(mellow music)

(papers shuffling)

(mellow music)

- Okay.

No rush.

Take your time.

So tell me about Edgar.

- Edgar was my older brother.

He was 11 years older than me.

Because of our age difference,

I don't remember a whole lot about him.

I know he had a very gentle soul,

and he looked out for me and Barb.

Mom was gonna name you after him,

but your dad said the name sounded

too much like an old man's name,

so they compromised and
made it your middle name.

- Tell me a little bit about the bakery,

the name of it, what he did there.

- Edgar worked at Barkus
Bakery on 32nd and Finley.

He started working
there in October of 1959

when he was 16 years old.

I remember that because mom
told me he was working there

so he could buy me and
Barb Christmas presents.

My parents couldn't afford much back then.

Anyway, Edgar would load
and unload the ovens

and restock the cases,

and it was good for him

because he could mostly keep to himself.

You can take these photos home with you

if you wanna scan them or whatever.

- Okay.

- You might wanna get mom's yearbook, too.

That would have some good photos in it.

- That's a good idea.

Could you look up at
me so I can set focus?

Okay.

Now, whenever you're ready,

look through the photos

and talk about any memories you may have,

and who the people are
and where they're from.

And...

Ready when you are.

- This is a photo of Edgar
and Barb's good friend, Sally.

I'm pretty sure she still
lives in the old neighborhood.

She would be a good person
to talk to about Edgar.

I believe she lives on 52nd and Halsted.

(traffic humming)

(knocking on door)

- What do you want?

- Sally?

- Well, I ain't Ralph.

God rest his soul.

- I don't know if my Aunt
Linda talk with you or not.

I'm Chris.

My aunt is Linda Williams.

You were friends with my mom, Barb.

- Oh, sure.

Barbie!

Yeah.

Shit, I haven't spoken to her in years.

Come on in, Craig.

So, how's your ma doing?

- Oh, she's doing pretty well.

Her and dad are planning on retiring soon,

so she's looking forward to that.

- Ain't much to look forward to, trust me.

At least she's got
someone to enjoy it with.

What brings you here?

- Well, I'm doing a
story on my Uncle Edgar,

and I was just hoping to
ask you a couple questions.

- What kind of a story?

- A documentary, actually.

Seems someone's been putting flowers

in Edgar's grave for years,

and we don't know who it is.

I don't think his death
was an accident either.

- (scoffs) How would you know?

- I don't.

I guess what I meant to say was

there's a lot of uncertainty
surrounding his death.

Now, I'd love to get
your side of the story.

Would you be willing to
do an on-camera interview?

- No!

I don't do cameras.

Me and cameras don't get along.

- I understand.

What about something off the record?

- I'd rather not.

- Do you have any reason to
believe Edgar was murdered?

- Look, I told you I don't
wanna talk about this.

If I'd known this is why you came here,

I wouldn't have invited you inside.

- Well, then do you know anyone

who'd be willing to talk?

- You could try Halsted Bakery.

- What's that?

- The bakery Edgar worked at,

shut down shortly after his death.

The owners opened some
kind of plant up the road.

Maybe you could bother them.

- Okay, thanks.

- Head north on Halsted.

It'd be on your left.

You can't miss it.

- Do you know the owner's name?

- Stanley, I think, Stanley Barkus.

- Thank you.
- Yeah.

Give your ma a hug for me, Craig.

- Will do.

(taut mellow music)

(engine starting)

(taut mellow music)

(tense music)

(upbeat music)

(upbeat music continues)

(car door slams)

(phone ringing)

- Hi, can I help you?

- Yeah, I'm here for Mr. Barkus.

- Your name?

- Chris Nowak.

He doesn't know me, but
I'm a family friend.

- He's not in right now.

Can I take a message?

- You know, I prefer to talk
with him in person if possible.

- He's very busy.

Perhaps I can direct you to our

VP of Operations, Madelyn Barkus?

- [Chris] That'd be fine, thank you.

- Hi, Madelyn.

I have someone up front here to see you.

Says he's a family friend of Stanley's.

Okay, thanks.

- Hello.

Can I help you?

- Uh, yeah.

Geez, where do I start?

- You're a family friend of Stanley's?

- Yes.

Well, no, not technically.

What I mean is that my
mom grew up with him

and he worked with my uncle.

- Oh!

Okay.

- Do you think we can talk in private?

It's kind of a long story.

- Sure, hun.

Right this way.

- [Chris] Thank you so much.

- Stanley's family owned Barkus Bakery.

It was shut down in '61, I think,

but the name change had nothing to do

with your uncle's death.

The managing partner at the time

ran the place into the ground,

and Stanley's father opened this plant

a couple of years after that.

Eventually, Stanley took
over the family business.

- You think I can get an interview?

- With Stanley?

I doubt it.

- How about you?

- Oh, I don't know.

- [Chris] I think you'd be a hit.

I mean, what you just
told me was a great start.

- Well, I have always wanted
to be in the movies (laughs).

- Well, now's your chance.

How about this?

You give me your card.

We'll set something up later.

No pressure.

Thanks, I'll circle back.

(scissors snipping)

(crowd clapping)

- I have many people to thank
for this beautiful facility.

I'd first like to thank our
builder, Gittes Contractors,

for doing a fantastic job.

I'd like to thank the mayor, our lender,

and to Halsted Baking Company

for their very generous donation.

And now, I'd like to give Stanley Barkus,

the owner of Halsted Baking Company

and pillar in our community,
a chance to speak.

(crowd clapping)

- As many of you know,

Halsted Baking Company is
a family-owned business,

committed to family values, and
to supporting our community.

It is our honor to have been a part

of this innovative foster care facility.

- With just a week and
a half till Christmas,

retailers are seeing the biggest increase

in holiday sales since 2011.

If our mild winter continues,

this could be a record-breaking...

- It's nice to be able to eat together.

I feel like I haven't seen you in forever.

- Yep.

- Yep?

(Naomi chuckles)

How's the project going?

- Not bad.

I feel like I'm starting
to gain some headway.

- Good.

Oh, Stacy told me you have
to schedule christenings

way in advance at St. Mary's.

- Christening?

- Yeah, don't you wanna
the baby christened?

- I don't know.

- Well, it's not just
about what we want anymore.

- Fine.

- Fine, like you're okay with it?

Or fine, like you don't
wanna talk about it anymore?

- Fine, like I'm okay with it.

I think you're right.

As long as you agree,

if we have a boy, he can play football.

What?

It's a fair tradeoff.

- Hey, I've gotta close tonight.

- Make sure you take a break.

You two need the rest.

- Yeah.

- Oh, what are you eating?

- Peanut butter and
jelly cheese quesadilla.

- Ew.

- Ew.

Shut up and kiss me.

Okay.

Let's wait till you
have to change diapers.

Oh, hey!

Your article came out in the paper today.

- Yeah, it did.

I mean, I didn't pick it up yet.

- I'll get you a couple
of copies while I'm out.

- All right, thanks.

- [Naomi] Yep.

I love you.

- Love you too.

Now to paint.

(engine softly whirs)

(car door slams)

(footsteps approach)

(doorknob clacks)

No!

(Chris sighs)

(rag scraping)

(soft suspenseful music)

(door lock clicks)

(suspenseful music)

(banging on door)

(suspenseful music)

Who are you?

What do you want?

- We're messengers, yeah.

Because you've been
poking your nose around

where it don't belong.

Right?

(suspenseful music)

Open the door for my guy, would you?

- No.

- That's not smart.

(Chris thuds, grunts)

(suspenseful music)

Come on, Jimmy.

(Chris heaving)

(Jimmy whistles and puffs)

Have you ever heard of the expression,

"Let sleeping dogs lie?"

- [Chris] Mm.

- See, we heard about your
little documentary project

and it needs to stop.

- Who sent you?

- That's none of your business.

But if you don't stop digging
around in other people's past,

there's gonna be consequences.

You understand, right?

- Who do you think you are?

Get out now, I'm calling the police.

(Chris yelps)

If you think I'm dropping this project,

you're out of your mind!

- I don't think you
understand the stakes here.

If you care at all about your life

or the safety of your family,

you're gonna drop this project.

Ya get me?

- Get out of my house!

(Weasel punches)
(Chris grunts)

(Chris groans)

- What's the matter, huh?

(boot crunches)
(Chris yelps)

Consider this a warning shot, tough guy.

(Chris groaning)

(suspenseful music)

You can make all this
go away, Christopher.

Okay?

(Chris groans)

Okay.

Just drop the project.

Come on, let's go, Jim.

(suspenseful music)

(door squeaks)

(suspenseful music)

- There's no sign of forced entry.

No visible wounds.

You didn't get a plate number.

You could barely give us

a decent description of the vehicle.

Anything?

- A neighbor said she saw

an older model black car
parked on the street.

That's it.

- And no witnesses.

We'll step up the patrols in your area.

That's the best we could do for now.

If you see or hear anything
out of the ordinary,

give us a call.

- Thank you, officer.

- [Police Officer] Let's go.

(door slams)

(woman heaving)

(tense music)

- Hey.
- Hey.

Brought your papers.

- What's wrong?

- Oh, nothing.

I just have a bad headache, that's all.

- You sure?

- Yep.

- Then why aren't you looking at me?

What's going on?

- Nothing.

- What happened to the play yard?

(Chris sighs)

- A couple of guys came
to the house today.

- [Naomi] What, what do you mean?

- They told me to stop
the documentary, or else.

- Or else what?
- I don't know.

- Why would they want you
to stop the documentary?

- I don't know, it doesn't make any sense.

- Hey, did they hurt you?
- No, I'm fine, okay?

- Well, who are they?

- I don't know.

I mean, it could have been any

of the thousands of people
who read my article.

- I'm calling the police.

- I already did.

- And?

- They're gonna have an
officer patrol the area.

- This is crazy.

You need to stop this.

- I'm not dropping the project
because of those idiots.

- Were you gonna tell me about this?

- Yes.

Of course.

Look.
- Mmp.

- Would it make you feel any better if

you stayed with Stacy
just for a little while?

- You are missing the point.

- I'm gonna take care of this.

(police chattering softly)

(Chris sighs)

(car engine whirring)

(police chattering softly)

- What are you doing?

- Look.

I want you to feel safe.

Doug, Chris Nowak.

- [Doug] Oh, hey, Chris.

How's it going?

- Good, thanks.

I'm working on a new project

I think you might be interested in.

- [Doug] What you got?

- It's a 60-year-old family mystery.

I believe my uncle was murdered

and it's been covered up for some reason.

- [Doug] No kidding.

Where are you at in the process?

- Early research and development.

You're my first call.

- [Doug] Okay.

Get some footage under your belt

and put together a teaser.

That way, I have something I
can present to my partners.

- Okay, thanks.

Well, you didn't make
the first page, Chris.

(pages flipping)

And you didn't make the last.

(pages flipping)

Darla, Chris Nowak.

- [Darla] Hey, Chris.

I was gonna call you.

I take it you saw your article

wasn't in Wednesday's paper?

- Yup.

- [Darla] There was a delay.

It'll be in tomorrow's paper for sure.

- Okay.

Thanks.

(siren wailing)

(car door slams)

Madelyn?

We need to talk.

- What's up?

- Have you told anyone about my project?

- No.
- Not in passing or anything?

- No, why?

- A couple guys came to my
house last night threatening me.

- I don't understand.

- They told me to stop the project.

- [Madelyn] Why?

- I was hoping you'd be able
to shed some light on that.

- What are you implying?

- (sighs) The news article they did on me

was delayed in getting published.

Aside from a family friend,

you were the only person
I told this story to.

- Well, maybe you better go

have a talk with that family friend.

- [Chris] She didn't do it.

She has no reason to.

- Oh, and I do?

- I don't know.

- Look, I will help you in any way I can,

but I don't appreciate
being accused like this.

- You're right.

I'm sorry.

- Does your family know you're
making this documentary?

- Yeah, of course.

- Maybe one of them doesn't
want it getting out.

You don't stop till you
get what you want, do you?

I have to admit, it's kind of exciting.

- [Stanley] Is everything okay here, hon?

- Everything's fine.

- Mr. Barkus, I'm Chris Nowak.

- No, please call me Stanley.

My father was Mr. Barkus.

- His uncle was a friend of yours.

- Oh, really, who's that?

- Edgar Williams.

- Your uncle was a good man.

- Do you know anything about how he died?

- No more than anyone else, I suppose.

Brings back some awful memories.

(phone dings)

Excuse me, I gotta take this.

It was nice meeting you.

- You, too.

- No, listen to me.

You can't do it that way.

You've got to follow the
procedures I implemented.

(knocking on door)

- I need to talk with
you just for a minute.

Even the smallest piece of
information could help me.

- I knew you'd be back.

You've got that nagging quality about you.

You've got one minute.

Come on in.

- Is there anyone you
know that wouldn't want me

knowing the truth about Edgar's death?

It doesn't add up.

Someone's covering up the truth.

Was there anyone he didn't get along with?

Bullies, ex-girlfriends, anyone?

What?

- I remember hearing
rumors at Edgar's funeral

about him having a girlfriend.

I don't know who it was though.

That's all I know.

- Here's my number in case
you think of anything else.

- I told you everything I know.

- Just in case.

I appreciate your time.

(door creaks)

(upbeat music)

(taut music)

(books clattering)

(suspenseful music)

(door knob clicks)

(door creaks)

(suspenseful music)

- Terry?

Is that you?

(suspenseful music)

(steps creak)

(mellow music)

(suspenseful music)

(light switch flicks)

(pages flipping)

- Patricia Kowalski.

(keyboard clicking)

She's dead?

Oh, that can't be her.

It's the wrong age.

(keyboard clicking)

(slow percussive music)

Hi, may I speak with a Patricia Kowalski?

(slow percussive music)

There is no Patricia Kowalski there.

Okay, all right.

Well, I'm sorry to interrupt your evening.

(mellow music)

Hi, may I speak with Patricia Kowalski?

Oh.

Oh, no, I'm sorry to hear that.

I'm sorry for your loss.

All right.

Thank you, bye.

Hi, can I speak with Patricia Kowalski?

There, oh.

(mellow jazz music)

(Chris sighs)

(mellow jazz music)

(Chris sighs)

(car engine whirring)

(metal ladder clanking)

(drill whirring)

(suspenseful music)

(upbeat music)

(drill whirring)

(upbeat music)

- Sir, we received a call for a 10-37.

- 10-37?

- A suspicious vehicle.

What are you doing here?

- Just visiting my uncle.

- At this time of night?

The cemetery closes after dark.

You're trespassing.

- Sorry, I guess I didn't know.

- [Cop] The sign is clearly
posted at the entrance.

- Must have missed it.

- Your ignorance doesn't
excuse you from the law.

License, please.

(taut music)

What's all this equipment
you've got back here?

- [Chris] Just my work stuff.

(taut music)

- Stay right there with your
hands where I can see them.

(taut music)

(Chris sighs)

(tense music)

(suspenseful music)

This is a written warning.

The next time you're
found here trespassing,

you'll be fined.

A second offense and you'll go to jail.

Do you understand?

- Mm-hm.

- [Cop] I didn't hear you.

Do you understand Mr. Nowak?

- [Chris] Yes, I understand.

- I'm not finished.

- What's this?

- [Cop] You're illegally parked.

- (scoffs) Are you kidding me?

There's no one else here.

- I don't write the law.

I just enforce it.

- [Chris] Clearly.

- [Cop] Have a good night.

(car door slams)

(coffee drips)

(Chris sighs)

- How'd you know?

- You haven't been getting much sleep.

- Thanks.

- I see you're all ready to paint.

- Oh, crap!

I left all that paint out, didn't I?

I'll take care of it later.

- Is that your uncle's grave?

- Yep.

- You installed a camera at the cemetery?

- Uh-huh.

- Is that even legal?

- No one will know, it's hidden.

- That's not the point.
- Okay, I get it.

I've been spending a lot
of time on this project.

- It's more than that.

I'm trying, Chris, I'm really trying,

but I can't do this anymore.

- What's that supposed to mean?

Naomi.

Where are you going?

- I don't know.

When is this gonna end?

- What do you mean?

- Your Obsession.

This danger you're putting our family in.

- You know how important this is to me.

And besides, you have a career,

I'm still chasing mine.

Naomi, come on.

Fine, leave!

(Chris sighs)

(taut mellow music)

(taut mellow music continues)

- [Madelyn] Hi, you've
reached Madeline Barkus,

Vice President of Operations.

I'm sorry I missed your call.

Please-

(pensive music)

- Mama, I have a present for you.

Mama?

Mama.

- Hon?

Chris is talking to you.

- I can't.

(pensive music)

- Chris, Mommy's not feeling real well.

Come on over here and sit with me, okay?

(phone ringing)

(phone ringing)

- Hello.
- Chris, it's Doug.

How are you?

- Good, thanks.

- [Doug] How's the project coming along?

- It's good.

Excited with what I got so far.

- [Doug] I've got good news for you.

I talked to my partners

and they're really
interested in your story.

- That's great.

- [Doug] The sooner you can
get me a trailer, the better.

You gotta strike while
the iron's hot, though.

- I'm right there with you, of course.

All right, I'll talk to you later.

Bye.

Yes, okay.

(upbeat music)

(message dings)

(upbeat music)

(knocks on door)

- Chris.

What are you doing here?

- I was in the area.

I tried calling.

I was wondering if we
could talk for a bit,

maybe do that quick interview.

- Now's not a good time.

I have company over.

(ominous music)

- Of course.

I'm sorry.

- [Madelyn] We'll talk later, okay?

- Sure, have a good day.

Have a good night.

(upbeat music)

(light switch flicks)

(suspenseful music)

(suspenseful music continues)

(door creaks)

(light switch flicks)

(suspenseful music)

(Chris heaves)

(suspenseful music)

(suspenseful music continues)

(police radio chattering)

Call me as soon as you
can before you come home.

It's important.

- You have somewhere you can stay tonight,

or for a few days maybe?

- Yeah.

- Might not be a bad idea.

You mentioned a security camera.

Did you install one in the back?

- No.

- No idea who would do this?

- I don't know what to think anymore.

- Yeah.

(knocking on door)

- Hey, bud.

- Where's mom?

- Oh, she's in bed.

- Can we talk?

- Sure.

Come on in.

I don't know why someone would go this far

to cover it up, but you gotta stop this.

- You're not gonna tell
mom about this, are you?

- We don't need her worrying
anymore than she already is.

Promise me you're done with this.

Just let it be.

Chris.

- I can't just let it go.

This has been eating away at mom.

I'm afraid I'm gonna do
the same thing to my kid

and I'm scared as hell.

- You won't.

You'll figure this out,

and you're gonna be a great dad.

(Chris sniffles)

You okay?

- Yeah, I'm fine

(Terry sighs)

- I'm going to bed.

You know where everything is,

so just make yourself at home.

- Goodnight.

(birds twittering)

(phone ringing)

(phone ringing)

Hello?

(Chris sniffles)

Hello.

- Edgar had a daughter.

- Who is this?

Hello?

Are you there?

Hello?

(phone ringing)

- [Operator] To leave a
voice message, press nine.

(mellow music)

(message dings)

(mellow music)

(mellow music continues)

(taut upbeat music)

- He's here.

He just walked in.

May I help you?

- Yeah, did you happen to see

a man walk by here a few minutes ago?

- Our groundskeeper?

He went in the back.

I'll go get him for you.

- No, that's okay, you
don't have to do that.

- Oh, it's no problem.

(suspenseful music)

- [Chris] Patricia Kowalski.

(tense mellow music)

- Christopher Nowak?

Is this him, Patty?

Mind if I have a look at your phone?

- For what?

- Just trying to sort a few things out.

You wouldn't have anything
to hide, would you?

- Of course not.

- I'll take a quick look.

You can go on your way.

(suspenseful music)

- Fine.

(mellow music)

- What's this?

You know it's illegal to record someone

without their consent unde Article 14?

- No.

- I didn't wanna cause any trouble.

- He's been warned once before.

At this time, I'm issuing you
a summons for trespassing.

You will have to appear in court

and answer to these charges to a judge.

- You can't keep me from coming back here.

- Really?

Okay, since the summons won't
keep you from the property,

I'm placing you under arrest.

Put your hands behind your back.

- [Patty] Is this really necessary?

- Turn around and put your
hands behind your back, Sir.

(taut music)

Come back around here again,

you'll be facing serious jail time.

(taut music)

(mellow music)

- Don't worry, he's gonna fix it.

(phone rings)

Ooh, that him?

Answer that.

(phone rings)

- Hello?

- I need you to come bail me out.

Babe, please.

(Naomi chuckles)

- I can't believe you.

- You don't understand,
Naomi, I'm so close.

- I can't do this anymore.

- My uncle had a daughter.

All of this is starting to make sense.

Please, I need you to
trust me on this, okay?

- You know what, I'll just stay at Stacy's

until all this is done.

- Naomi!

(suspenseful music)

- Those that labor in vain.

Unless the Lord watches over the city,

the watchman stays awake in vain.

Behold!

Children are a heritage from the Lord,

the fruit of the womb.

(Chris sighs)

(suspenseful music)

- Oh, Dad,

it seems like yesterday I
was sitting on your lap,

picking at your beard.

I hope you know I love
you and always have,

despite everything.

Edgar deserved better.

I know you know that.

I just never knew how to cope with it.

- Unless the Lord build the house,

those who build it labor in vain.

Unless the Lord watches over the city,

the watchman stays awake in vain.

- [Guard] Go, come on.

- Behold.

Children are a heritage from the Lord,

the fruit of the womb, a reward.

(traffic humming)

Unless the Lord watches over the city,

the watchman stays awake in vain.

Behold.

- [Guard] Bond's been posted.

- [Crazed Man] Children.

- You're a free man.

- [Crazed Man] From the Lord.

The fruit of the womb, a reward.

- [Chris] How'd you know I was here?

- Naomi called.

Luckily, I answered the
phone before your mother.

- Thanks.

(mellow music)

Naomi is not talking to me right now.

- I gathered that.

Can you blame her?

(Chris sighs)

I admire your determination, Chris.

If you lose sight of
what's really important,

it's all in vain.

- It's all in vain.

- [Terry] Huh?

- Nothing.

- Give Naomi a call.

She's worried.

- Thanks, dad.

For everything.

- That's what family's for.

(phone rings)

- Hello?

- Craig?

- [Chris] No, I'm sorry, I
think you have the wrong number.

- Damn it.

- Wait.

Is this Sally?

- You know for a sleuth, you
don't catch on very fast.

- I'm sorry.

What's going on?

- What type of flowers
were on your uncle's grave?

- [Chris] What?

- Boy, don't make me hang up.

- No, I heard you.

It's just...

- Were they roses,
chrysanthemums, carnations?

- They were roses and some
white flower, not carnations.

- Maybe lilies.

Did it look like a six-pointed star?

- Yeah, that's the one.

- Grave flowers usually carry meaning.

The flowers might lead to a clue.

- That's a great idea, but how did you-

- I worked at a florist for 30 years.

You pick up a thing or two along the way.

Anyway, red roses symbolize love,

usually for a spouse
or close family member

who's kicked the bucket.

Lilies symbolize innocence and purity.

- And?

- I'm no Sherlock, but I'm guessing

it's a past lover who's
putting them there.

Does that help?

- Maybe.

- It supports the girlfriend theory.

- Yeah, you're right.

Thanks so much for calling.

- (laughs) Let me know
how it turns out, Craig.

- I will.

Thanks again.

Yeah.

- [Madelyn] Hi, you've
reached Madeline Barkus,

Vice President of-

- What am I doing here?

(suspenseful music)

- [Weasel] Look who it is.

Look who it is.

(suspenseful music)

Go get him.

(suspenseful music)

- "My father taught me the importance

of hard work and family,"

says Stanley Barkus.

Darla interviewed Stanley?

He knew all along.

(suspenseful music)

Oh!

(Chris thuds, grunts)

(Chris grunting)

(Chris kicks hard)
(Jimmy groans)

(suspenseful music)

- Oh, no.

(suspenseful music)

(tires screech)

(suspenseful music)

(Jimmy gasping)

(suspenseful music)

(Jimmy gasping)

Hang on.

Hang on.

(Jimmy gasping)

I got it, Jim.

Here, here.

Take it.

(Jimmy deep inhaling)

Yeah.

(Jimmy gasps)

Hospital!

Damn it, come on, let's go.

(tense music)

- Sir!

You can't.

- [Chris] How do you
know Patricia Kowalski?

What?

- She gave birth to me.

Why?

- She's your mom?

How's that possible?

- Well, the sperm makes its
way to the fallopian tube.

- I thought you were married to Stanley.

- No!

Goodness, no.

Stanley's my father.

Kowalski is my mom's maiden name.

My parents are divorced.

- I need to talk to Stanley.

- Go ahead.

He's in his office.

He's here.

- Can I help you?
- Yeah, you can.

Those goons you sent
after me nearly killed me.

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

- It's over.

I know you're a part of this.

- Bourbon?

- You can't keep this a secret forever.

I wanna know what happened to my uncle.

- What's with the camera?

- If you got nothing to
hide, it shouldn't matter.

Right?

- Turn the camera off.

You know what your problem is, Chris?

You don't know when to stop.

(camera thuds)

What do you want?

- Who is Madelyn's father?

- I am.

- Let me rephrase that.

Who is Madelyn's birth father?

You're pitiful, you know that?

You live in this little
bubble you created.

You try controlling everyone
and everything around you,

and now, this lie, it's
eating away at you.

- Yeah?

What do you know?

- Isn't that why you drink?

Why you're so miserable?

- You want money?

What?

- How about the truth?

- You can't do this.

Please.

You'll destroy my family,

my company's reputation.

- Stanley, what's going on?

- Chris?

- I was the one who called

and told you Edgar had a daughter.

I didn't have the nerve
to finish the sentence.

I couldn't tell you over
the phone like that.

- You're the one who's
been putting the flowers

on his grave all these years.

- It wasn't supposed to be this way.

I was dating Patricia for over two years

when we got into a pretty bad fight,

said some things I shouldn't have.

She decided she needed space.

Well,

it wasn't too long before I found out

she was seeing someone else.

I felt so betrayed.

(pensive music)

(pensive music crescendos)

Hey!

Where were you?

- What are you talking about?

- What are you talking about, Stanley?

I saw you with Patricia.

- Look, I don't want any trouble, Stanley.

- You're dead, Eddie.

(punch thuds)

- You're dead, Eddie!

(somber music)

What are you doing here?

- Finishing what I started.

- I don't want any trouble.

- Did you and Patricia go all the way?

(tray clattering)

Huh?

- It's none of your business.

She doesn't like you anymore.

(tray clattering)

She never did.

(punch thuds)

(Edgar grunts)

(punch thuds)
(Edgar grunts)

(punch thuds)
(Edgar grunts)

(Edgar thuds)

(suspenseful music)

- Stay away from her.

Or next time it'll be worse.

(suspenseful music)

(elevator whirs)

Eddie!

Eddie!

(suspenseful music)

(footsteps running)

(suspenseful music)

I never wanted him dead.

- How did this all get covered up?

- My dad paid off your grandparents.

Gave them everything he had

to save me and the business.

I couldn't tell anyone.

He sacrificed everything for me.

- And it is available today.

♪ Holy night ♪

♪ All is calm ♪

♪ All is bright ♪

♪ Round yon Virgin Mother and Child ♪

(Chris' grandmother sobs)

♪ Holy Infant so tender and mild ♪

- We should have never
kept this from you, Maddie.

Thank you, Chris.

I've wanted to do this for years,

but haven't had the courage.

It was the right thing to do.

- What about the goons?

- You'll never see them again.

You recorded all of that?

- I still am.

Nay.

I'm sorry for what I put you through.

It's over.

(Chris sighs)

I have so much to tell you.

I miss you so much.

Please come home.

I wanna know what happened to my uncle.

- [Stanley] What's with the camera?

- [Chris] If you don't
have anything to hide,

it shouldn't matter, right?

(Chris sighs)

- Think about everything
he's already put you through.

You gotta do what's right for you.

- We made a vow, for better and for worse.

- You're not gonna just go back, are you?

- I don't know.

Just, I need to think.

(pensive music)

(pensive music continues)

Hey.

(Chris sighs)

(pensive music)

- I'm so sorry for what
I put you through, Nay.

- I didn't realize how much
this meant to your family.

- No.

I'm committed to our family.

You and the baby are the best thing

that's ever happened to me.

I've got something to show you.

(mellow music)

What do you think?

You like it?

- No.

I'm kidding (laughs).

I love it.

The paint color is perfect.

- The decorating could
still use your touch.

- Yeah.

(Naomi laughs)

- I wanna make this right.

- You are.

What you did was
important for your family.

It's important for us.

You need time to work on your movie.

I can finish decorating.

- Nah, it can wait.

- Okay, good.

I was thinking (laughs).

- [Chris] What were you thinking?

(knocking on door)

- Barb, can we talk?

- You ruined our family.

I have nothing to say to you.

- Wait, please.

I want you to meet someone
very special, Barb.

This is your niece, Madelyn.

- Hi.

- Nice to meet you.

- Can we please come in for a minute?

There's something I need to tell you,

something that's been
weighing on me for years.

(indistinct chattering)

(audience clapping and hollering)

- Thank you everyone for coming out

to this friends and family screening.

This story is so personal to me,

to all of us, really,

and it's an honor to share this space

with everyone here tonight.

This story,

it didn't turn out exactly

the way I thought it would.

It's not about vengeance,

or even justice,

but about empathy and healing.

Come on in.

That's why it was so important for me

to bring us all together as a family,

for Edgar, and for the next generation.

Well, without further ado.

(baby coos)

- [Aunt Linda] Edgar was my older brother.

He was 11 years older than me.

Because of our age difference,

I don't remember a whole lot about him.

I know he had a very gentle soul,

and he looked out for me and Barb.

(melancholic music)

(upbeat percussive music)

(upbeat percussive music continues)

(Christmas instrumental music)

(upbeat music)

(energetic sax music)

(upbeat percussive music)

(plaintive music)