All language subtitles for The Ambassador s01e09 The mothership has landed.eng

If we succeed with the aircraft deal,
it can get us to Washington.

Señora Bolano!

Women and climate and peace might
do some good to this world.

-I want to set up a WCP conference.
-Are you using that abbreviation?

The starting point for WCP
is to set up a certification

for countries that support women,
climate and peace.

But if Sweden is selling fighter
jets, Sweden won't be certified.

I quit. Anthrax!

Now I know how much I mean to you.

It's so high-pitched!

I love this song.

You're handsome.
You've dressed smartly.

I don't know why,
but that's why I'm checking in.

I just want to see that the tuxedo
fits. It's going to happen now.

-The physical decay of middle age.
-No, the final. Sweden v France.

Only one country can get the
contract. And what a guest list!

Sweden's foreign minister,
the president of Mexico and me.

-And me.
-I said that.

Isn't it strange

that we'll find out if we get
a 30 billion kronor deal at a party?

Why? The Mexicans want to thank
all the countries involved.

The winners celebrate with champagne.

We'll feel better
than the others the next day.

-Because we also drank water.
-Because we won.

That too.
That's what I wanted to talk about.

How can we become an even better
team, and understand each other?

-What are you talking about?
-The thing we talked about.

If this is about understanding each
other better, we're far off target.

In this room. You were sitting there,
I was sitting here. It was lockdown.

-A terror threat.
-No, it was a joke.

I chose to stay, so I thought you
could meet me half-way.

Is that a vain request? Definitely.

What's the definitely vain request
you've got?

Control.
Just a tiny bit more control.

So that I know where you're going,
if you have a meeting.

-That would be nice to know.
-That's reasonable.

Yes, it is. So, what are we doing
about the journalists tomorrow?

Good morning. It's an important
meeting, but you're over-dressed.

This isn't for Naoli,
it's for the party on Friday.

-Are you meeting Naoli?
-Of course not.

Why would you make an effort
for Women, Climate and Peace?

But when you're peddling war,
you put the nice suit on.

-It's not a suit, it's a tuxedo.
-Is that the point of what I said?

Ronja, we're not peddling war.
We're selling self-defence.

In case somebody declares war
on our customers or their allies.

It's always somebody else
who is the problem.

At this precise moment,
I would agree.

So, you're meeting Naoli today.
And the threatened journalists?

-Don't worry. I've invited them.
-What?

-That's what we normally do.
-What do you normally do?

When local journalists or other
opinion leaders are threatened,

we tend to invite them
and post it on social media.

We're showing that Sweden
is for freedom of speech.

That's amazing. That's really good.

-Apparently not this time.
-I know that's what we normally do.

Ronja, I know it's important
to defend freedom of speech.

-But...?
-But.

Gracias. The journalists who are
bravely writing about drug cartels

claim parts of the Mexican state are
corrupt and involved with cartels.

And who is doing business
with the Mexican state?

But these journalists
are risking their lives.

We have to support them
and democracy.

Ronja, I agree with you,
in principle.

In principle? Which parts of freedom
of speech do you think are overrated?

None! But we don't have to
say anything right now.

We'll support the journalists
after the deal.

So, you want me to cancel
what took a day to book?

I can set it up
at a vague date after Friday.

You can't make it right afterwards.

It's not right or wrong based on
whether it's before or after Friday.

Doing the right thing is standing up
when things heat up. There's a fire.

But the Swedish way is to feel
which way the wind is blowing,

and then make sure you've
got the wind in your back.

Great. I think you should meet
the journalists today. End of.

But I won't. End of, end of.

You can go now.

THE AMBASSADOR

What's this about?

Our meeting with your manager
in two minutes.

A bit creepy that you're reading
my emails, but also a bit cute.

As the meeting starts
in a minute and a half,

I don't have time.
Play with yourself.

I heard how that came out. I meant
that you're a child, not a pervert.

-That as soon as you get a chance...
-Isabelle.

If you were able to read your emails,
you'd know we're both in the meeting.

That's why I'm asking.
What do you think it's about?

-Axel. Isabelle.
-We thought that was a bit strange.

I'm always amazed at the amount
of space here at the embassy side.

A terrace! We don't have anything
like it at Business Sweden!

I'm not familiar with your layout.

If you want to smoke, you have to
open a little airing window

and pout with your lips
and kind of...

-Good that you two could make it.
-Yes, about that we're both here.

Or rather, that Axel,

who now seems to be included in
"you" or "we"...

You know that the Mexicans want
a last hearing about our bid.

Now Stockholm has decided that we
at BS will deal with the hearing.

-Wow!
-As the previous speaker said: "Wow!"

I mean that BS appears to be a
legitimate abbreviation down here.

-BS.
-Business Sweden, yes.

Bullshit.

Do I have to tell you how important
this is for us?

You don't have to say anything.
Shut up!

I was just kidding.

But seriously,
I promise I'll do us all proud.

That's what I wanted to discuss
with you two.

We want Axel to handle
the committee hearing.

We'll go through Naoli's introductory
talk ahead of the WCP conference.

-Officially, yes.
-Is there...

an unofficial intention with this
meeting that I don't know about?

Yes. Thomas wants to remove the P
in Women, Climate and Peace.

Then the abbreviation is WC.
That sounds like...

-Like crap.
-No. I want to modify P a bit.

To make it "Women and Climate
and Perhaps some peace"?

I want to
make the peace part reasonable.

As things stand, Sweden won't live up
to the certification criteria.

Because of the sale of aircraft?

No, because Santa's sled is armed
with air to air missiles. Yes!

-I appreciate your commitment.
-That's of no consolation.

You should know that I'm full
of commitment. Up to here.

Let's say that we don't agree on
what you're full of.

That's why
all the world's countries

need to gather
under the same umbrella.

That's why the world needs WCP.

Because we care about the women,

we need the climate,
and we demand world peace.

Not for just a few,
but for all of us.

Are you done? I kind of got lost
in all the... words.

It's just a rough draft,
but what do you think?

It was great. I mean, you're great.

-A true inspiration.
-Gracias.

And as the coming up with this
fantastic project we're working on,

I would like to talk a bit
about the certifications.

-What's wrong with them?
-Nothing.

-We just need to change them.
-A bit. A tiny little bit.

Let me guess, so you can still sell
your planes to our government?

As you would put it: "Sí."

Afraid of the press?

That they'll rip you apart if you
can't live up to your standards?

-It's not about the press.
-But it's a lot about the press.

It's not. It's about keeping
what we promise.

And we can't promise to live up
to these certifications.

-And if I say no?
-Then we have to say no to you.

And find someone else to lead
Women, Climate and...

Peace. It's just a tiny little bit
different kind of peace.

-Wow, what a meeting.
-That wasn't a meeting.

It was an ambush, led by you.

-I promise, I had no idea.
-Yeah, right!

I can see how you've been planning
this coup.

-I don't even want to do this!
-Is that why you said yes?

After saying no, which she
definitely didn't accept.

Isabelle, I know numbers.

Do you think
this is the time to brag?

Do you know why I sold my company
that was so successful?

Are you trying
to make me feel better?

I gave it up,
because the more successful it was,

the more people I had to bring in.
And...

I'm no good with people.

But you are.

Aside from the incomprehensible
stuff, what are you talking about?

If I'm going to manage this hearing,
I need your help.

I'm going to have to think
about this, señor embajador.

Just don't think too long.

So, when do you think
you're done thinking?

Don't know. Okay.

Naoli, just like I said before,
you are a true inspiration.

And I really hope that I'll be able
to hear your speech live one day.

Thank you, but as I said,
it's just a rough draft.

The woman who helped me write it,
she's a journalist.

She got threatened,
so she's hiding now.

She's not one of those
that write about the drug cartels?

-She is.
-It's time again.

-Then we need to do something. Now!
-And we are.

We've invited these threatened
journalists to the embassy

to show our support
of the freedom of the press.

That's good.
So, when are you doing that?

Soon.

Soon?

I get it. You want to wait until
the deal with the planes is done.

This is a good time for me to say
that the ambassador has no comments.

Thomas, I know you have tough job.
I know you have please everybody.

But sometimes you need to take a
stand for what you truly believe in.

-Ciao.
-Bye.

Ronja.

Hi.

-Are you already here?
-Aren't you knocking?

Okay. Have we started?

Yes...

Come in.

Greetings, is that something
you've stopped doing?

-Maybe this wasn't a good idea.
-Really. It wasn't a good idea.

-Let's stop.
-No. Please stay. I'm sorry.

If we're going to do this, we'll do
it my way. You do as I say.

-Your way. I'll do as you say.
-Good.

I know how these people work. I know
what they like and what they dislike.

And I know how to do the hardest
task: To get them to like you.

-Okay.
-Will you greet me, or what?

Yes.

-Axel, counsellor at the embassy.
-Please, Axel.

What is this?

Are you a burnt out preschool
teacher? Squeeze a little.

Good. Better to break their hand
than to show weakness.

The meeting will be like a locker
room for pubescent hockey players.

And what does that mean?

Strong and hard.

It's to hide insecurity
and sexual frustration, but still.

Okay. Strong and hard.

-I'll write that again.
-Strong and hard.

Strong and hard. Strong and hard.

I still think it was
a successful morning.

We managed to get our message across
relatively clearly.

I don't know if our points of view
could be called clear.

They don't get clearer, Ronja,

when you question the ambassador
in front of outsiders.

You're an intern.
It's very inappropriate to say,

"We need to do this now", when
we've agreed to wait until Friday.

-Do you understand what's at stake?
-Yes! Money.

What about right and wrong?

-It's not about right and wrong.
-That's exactly what I'm saying.

-She's right.
-What?

Naoli. You have to take a stand
for what you believe in.

Before you start arguing,
you're also right, Ronja.

Invite the journalists today.

What about the consequences
for the deal?

Okay.

I'll invite them.

How do we know that you can deliver
in the agreed time frame?

Building planes is complicated,
so a lot of things can happen.

-But we estimate that...
-No, stop!

-What is it now?
-How many times do I have to say it?

No weaknesses.
Hide uncertainties and shortcomings.

I won't lie in a committee hearing.

Nobody asked you to lie. Just don't
tell the whole truth all the time.

I don't know if I can do this.

Fudging the truth to get your way,
that's really you.

Thanks, that's sweet. I know.

That's why I should do this.

-Thomas.
-Prepare for the journalists.

-They're here now.
-I've looked forward to it!

What solar system are they from?
Do they resemble us?

-They're from the foreign ministry.
-They're not meant to be here yet.

They've been here for a week, met the
government and done "other business".

Is the foreign minister?
In my office?

Unfortunately it's only
two confused civil servants.

The vanguard,
ahead of the mother ship.

-Hello. Mr Ambassador.
-Nice to meet you.

-Nice to meet you. Have a seat.
-Thank you.

So, we agree that it's nice to meet.
That's always a good start.

Do you have anything else to say?

Yes...

You're acquainted with
a certain Naoli Bolano, right?

Absolutely. I just had
a meeting with her. Why?

Well, it's...

What did we say?

Naoli Bolano has an impact on public
opinion and provokes strong emotions.

Not least
with the current government.

So, to be clear...

...the Mexican government
has a request.

Let me emphasise that it's a request.

Could we consider ending Women,
Climate and Peace?

The WCP project. Or, at least our
collaboration with Naoli Bolano.

Wait. Why am I responsible for this?

Why should I wrap up WCP?
Can't the foreign ministry do that?

The foreign ministry
can't get involved in this.

As I'm sure you understand,
this is under the so called radar.

It is, as we said, a request.

But as the Swedish ambassador
to Mexico is the host,

it would look better if the statement
comes from you.

Oh! Of course.

Financial reasons might be
why you're ending the project.

Or something else.
We don't get involved in that.

We don't get involved in this at all.

Good.

WCP will not be ended.
At least not by me.

Thanks for a rewarding conversation.

Now I have to look after
some journalists

who are standing up for both Swedish
and human rights.

Welcome to the Swedish embassy.
I'm the ambassador, Thomas.

What's the difference between
Swedish and human rights?

Just so you know, I will post this
in all our social media channels.

-Thank you for everything.
-Gracias.

Have you seen Axel?

No.

You should be proud.
This was a good day.

We did the right thing. Partly
because you stood your ground.

-Partly?
-And partly because you were right.

Thank you, Thomas.

For a white, tired old man, I have to
say you're surprisingly woke.

Thanks!

"Woke: Being awake, aware of
structural injustice in society."

I'm woke.

Do you think you're seen as less woke
when you have to look the word up?

-Is this where you are?
-We were just talking about you.

Nice topic of conversation.
Unless it involves future ambushes.

-Ambushes in general.
-Axel was talking about you.

I'm just enjoying smoking out here,

not having to crush my lips
against an airing window.

-You said it was a human right.
-You're meddling in Axel's prep.

Something about sexual frustrations
and hockey teams.

That's completely
taken out of context.

-That's what you said.
-You don't give up. A good trait.

It's also good to think before you
speak, which Axel struggles with.

I'll be damned. He just said that he
thinks you should handle the hearing.

-Did he?
-I thought it was a bad idea.

But according to him,
he can't do it without you,

so you'll do it together.

Hush!

Now that's settled. Good luck.

Goodbye, wonderful terrace.
Back to the bunker.

-I know what you're going to say.
-Can't you manage without me?

That on the other hand
was taken out of its context!

You have a visitor.

Given the atmosphere,
is the visitor death?

The foreign minister.

She's waiting in your office.

The mother ship has landed.

Good luck!

Mrs Foreign Minister. What an honour
to finally see you here.

Don't be so formal, Thomas.
Call me Elisabeth.

Absolutely. Do you want anything
to eat? Or drink, I mean.

Or if you want to eat, I can sort
that out. It just takes a bit longer.

-I don't know how your diary looks.
-I'm fine.

Have a seat. Wherever you want.
On the floor, the chair or...

-Make yourself at home.
-You've had a fantastic year.

Absolutely. You're thinking of...

Your efforts with the jet deal
haven't gone unnoticed.

The way the embassy in general,
and you in particular,

have managed to solve so many
problems quickly is amazing.

-I don't know how you've done it.
-Everyone has been committed up to...

here. A really good team.

And you've been
the obvious team captain.

I'm not so sure about that.

I know you want to get to Washington.

A person of your calibre would be
a good fit for the tougher climate.

I don't know what to say. It's...

-It's what I've always dreamt of.
-Let's sort it out then!

You could be in Washington
in the new year, if that suits you.

Yes, that would suit me perfectly.

I just need a small favour in return.

Anything.

To close the jet deal,

the government of Mexico demands that
we end our collaboration with Naoli.

-I interpreted that as a wish.
-You will end the collaboration.

And I'll make sure
you get to Washington.

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