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You're even earlier than me, Trojan.

Did you bring it?

It's close by.

What's with the backup?

He's just my driver. I lost my license.

The money?

It's also close by.

Do we have to go to the bank?

I'm not putting 40 notes on the table. You understand, no?

Okay.

First the goods.

He stays there.

Show me.

See for yourself.

Stay there!

Hand out of your pocket!

The envelope! Throw it in there.

SCORCHED EARTH

...it was so awesome...

...Let's continue in the hotel room.

Quality goods.

But I don't really take anything like this anymore.

That means?

I can only sell them on the black market.

It won't be easy.

Shouldn't be a problem for you.

But it is.

I rarely deal with that kind of clientele anymore.

Too risky.

10,000.

Because it's you, Trojan.

For old times' sake.

You know that's way too little.

Then you'll have to try elsewhere.

- Can! - Trojan!

Shoot! What's up?

I need a contact.

You're looking for a job.

So you came to me, of all people.

In the past, it was me who asked you about things like that.

What about your old connections?

They no longer exist or have been burned.

I'm out of it, Trojan. Look at me.

I have a family now, a boring job,

and in my free time, I coach a football team.

That's good.

What about Rebecca? You've worked with her a few times.

Sure, a long time ago.

I don't have her current number.

I need to go, Trojan.

It was nice to see you.

Stay clean.

I will. Thanks.

Business consultancy?

It's always good to have a career change from time to time.

Do you own it?

I'm not cut out to be an employee.

How's it going?

Can't complain.

Still in business?

You're tough, I'll give you that.

I guess you've been working with other middle-men in the meantime.

With one or the other.

You obviously found better ones.

- It had nothing to do with you. - But?

I had to disappear.

Chatty. As always.

Still, you could have called. It's called keeping in touch.

Anyway, now you're back...

...and need me.

All right, I might have something for you.

- What is it? - A standard gig.

It's about a painting. A four-man job.

What's the catch?

You prefer to choose your own crew. But not this time.

Three of the four people are already booked.

- Anyone I know? - Luca.

Didn't know he was still in business.

I spoke to him after you called.

He agrees. He wants you on board.

What about the other two?

They're okay.

The client? -A collector. No name. You won't have any contact with him.

- How much? - I.4 million. 10% goes to me.

That leaves 315,000 for each of you.

Fixed advance of 20,000 per person. The rest is paid on delivery.

I'm interested.

But first I'd like to talk to Luca and check out the other two.

Go meet them. But I can't give you much time to think it over.

If you still have doubts after that, someone else will do it.

Okay.

- Trojan. - Luca.

Let me take a look at you.

You're wearing well.

Come.

Join us.

Diana drives, Chris is good with computers,

and this is Trojan, an old friend.

I've heard a lot about you. Luca told me a few things.

Only good things, of course.

Luca, get started.

This is the painting.

"Woman Before the Setting Sun" by Caspar David Friedrich.

8.5 by 12 inches without the frame.

Small, but very valuable.

It usually hangs in another city, but is currently on loan to Berlin.

The thing is to take place before the return shipment, in 6 weeks.

That gives us enough time.

The painting will be stored in a disused museum in Dahlem.

The depot there is still in use.

When we make our move, the painting will be ready for transport.

Quite a lot of inside info. Where did you get that?

Rebecca.

Discreetly researched, you can't revolve it.

But there is a problem.

You can't see the rooms beforehand.

Chris will tap into the museum's surveillance and give us an overview.

I have to test this. But it should work.

Okay.

Good.

Then we'll see.

See you soon.

I think we are done for the day.

Trojan.

I thought you'd been hit. Or you're in jail.

What have you done in all this time?

The usual.

Sometimes better, sometimes worse. With you?

The same.

I let it come to an end soon. It has to be over sometime.

Those two, how do you know them?

I have already worked with Diana, absolutely reliable.

Chris comes through Rebecca. Checked him out, he's okay.

You trust them to do that?

Yes, otherwise I wouldn't have got involved.

But do we need this Chris?

I get you, it's not our world. Still,

We will need him.

When we get into the museum, he's not there.

Haven't changed, Trojan. Always suspicious.

It's getting late, sorry.

How did it go tonight?

Good.

Have you taken care of the order?

I have.

Luca, we have an agreement.

I haven't forgotten.

We've built up something good here. And it's going better and better.

Don't throw it all away.

Nadja.

This will be the last time, I promise.

After that, we'll be rid of all our debts.

We can do that without your jobs.

You've got a team together?

Yes.

What kind of people are they?

Professionals.

I hope so. The client is very keen on that painting.

They're reliable.

If you say so.

I'd like to make up my own mind.

Give me some info about them.

No details about my clients. A rule of business.

Just their contact details.

As a safeguard.

For what we're paying, I expect a bit more cooperation.

I'm sorry. I can't help you.

Too bad.

The client won't be happy.

If he has second thoughts, that's fine by me.

The down payment. 80,000.

As agreed.

Don't you want to count it?

If anything is wrong here, the whole thing is over anyway.

A bit improvised, but it'll help you find your way around.

The security department is short staffed, only two guards at a time.

One does his rounds, the other sits at the monitors.

The restoration workshop is still in operation, also at weekends.

You must expect this.

- How many people? - Less on weekends, usually two.

How will you get into the museum?

Through the second guard.

He comes out several times during the night to smoke.

- You can almost set the clock by him. - And if he doesn't come?

Sudden shift change, illness or something.

Then we go in through a window.

When the time comes, I manipulate the monitors.

They won't notice.

The escape route is set. I'll take care of the vehicles.

I'll get the weapons.

So in we go,

keeping two guards at bay, probably the restorers too.

And then into the secure depot.

Where is that guy?

It's on.

Roger.

- Stay calm. - What are you doing?

Come on, inside.

Faster.

Upstairs.

Wait.

No resistance.

Over there. On the floor, face down.

Get down, faster.

- Don't look at me. Head down. - Leave them alone. - Head down!

Hands behind your back. All of you!

Stay calm and nothing will happen. Do you understand?

Do you understand?

Good.

I tie up your hands now.

Don't panic. We'll be gone in a few minutes.

Easy. Don't be stupid.

To the depot. Go.

Open up.

On the floor, face down, hands on the back.

You be good and stay here. We'll be right back.

The contact is Victor. He works for the client.

You arrange everything else through him.

- What do you know about Victor? - Not much.

He was just quite curious about you.

- What did you tell him? - What do you think?

Just say.

You should know me.

You're Victor?

Could be.

Now I need your name.

That's not important.

What's it about?

The order has arrived.

Which order?

You know what I'm talking about.

When can I see it?

Soon. Cash for goods.

How about we meet tomorrow night? Let's say...

We'll do it during the day. Come alone.

I'll let you know time and place.

The handover is in progress.

What have you found out about them?

They are cautious.

I want the painting.

And I won't pay the fuckers.

You won't pay?

Never intended to.

- They just did the dirty work for me. - Then there will be no handover.

They'll be stuck with the painting.

- That gives us time to get to them. - How is this supposed to work?

Think of something.

That's what I pay you for.

Okay.

We are in position.

You are late.

Something came up.

And?

There's a small problem.

Meaning?

It means we have to postpone the whole thing.

Until when?

I can't tell you for sure.

You need to be a bit more specific.

What's the game?

It's no game. We need a bit more time.

For what?

Don't worry. Everything's fine.

I'll get back to you.

We are aborting. Something is wrong.

- What's going on? - Go. We meet later.

You wanted to talk to me. ls something wrong?

I thought you could tell me that.

What's up?

You don't know anything about it?

About what?

He didn't tell you?

- Get to the point, Trojan. Who should have told me what? - Victor.

- What happened? - The handover fell through.

What?

Victor didn't turn up, or didn't show himself.

I don't understand. Everything was settled.

He called on the phone. Claimed they needed more time.

That doesn't sound good.

And now what?

And what if he does contact you...

He won't.

I can try to find another buyer. But it won't be easy.

I couldn't see this coming. Sorry, Trojan. I'm out of the deal.

The rest is up to you guys.

We have an appointment, right?

- Are we going to discuss it here? - No.

Well?

- Did you let your phone at the hotel? - As agreed. - Good.

I need to pat you down anyway.

Lift up your arms.

- Are you kidding me? - We'll laugh about it later.

- I'm not wired. - Go on.

Where are we heading?

You'll see soon.

How is the painting being stored?

Nice try.

The painting is very delicate.

The museum wants to get it back in good condition.

You will.

Now carry on along this track.

Someone will be waiting for you.

Will I be blindfolded and taken by helicopter to a secret place?

Wait and see.

And now?

Let's talk.

Here?

Good.

First I need proof that the painting is actually in your possession.

Can I keep this?

- The museum can't pay 1.7 million. - Then why are you here?

To negotiate. 1.7 million is unrealistic.

The museum will have to cover the ransom on its own.

In Germany, paintings in museums aren't insured. Too expensive.

They'll never be able to pay 1.7 million.

They don't want to pay anything at all.

That's your offer?

I'm just the museum's lawyer. My job is to talk you out of this.

- More than 500,000 won't be possible. - That's ridiculous and you know it.

I'm just telling you how it is.

That's all they can expect from their private donors.

If they care about the painting, they need to move. Or you're out.

Then we'll offer it to someone else.

- You know that won't be easy. - It won't be your problem anymore.

What is your lower limit?

Don't bother talking for anything less than a million.

Is that your final word?

- I'll pass it on. - Good.

We'll get in touch with you.

You came to Berlin for the job?

Where do you live?

In hotels, apartments.

- No fixed abode? - Not for a long time.

Don't you miss it?

Sometimes.

What do you do when you're not working?

You lie by the pool sipping cocktails in some warm country?

Well, sort of.

I try not to do more than two major jobs a year.

Some small things in between if I have to.

I don't do much when I'm not working.

I keep my ears open, sit in caf�s, restaurants, and just watch people.

And I read architecture magazines.

Architecture magazines?

- Really? - Yes.

It's amazing how many rich guys have their mansions photographed.

Inside and out. Lots of details. It has served me well.

I see.

What about you? Do you have another life?

Lots of them.

I'm a test driver.

I test "Erlk�nige".

"Erlk�nige"?

Cars still in the development phase.

Sounds good. So you don't get out of practice.

Hello, Rebecca.

I'm going to take my hand away.

I want you to stay nice and quiet. Got it?

What is this? What do you want?

The last time we spoke, you weren't very accommodating.

Let's try again. I want the team's contacts

and I want to know where the painting is.

I don't know where the painting is.

I heard, the deal is off because you can't pay.

I wouldn't put it like that.

I have nothing more to do with it. I'm out.

Even better.

No reason anymore to cover for them. What are they planning now?

They want to offer it to someone else.

- Who? - They didn't tell me.

I assume it's the museum.

I'll ask you one last time. How do I get to them?

Don't make things so difficult.

We can deal with this in a number of ways.

This is one possibility.

The envelope contains 30,000. It's a down payment.

You get another 70,000 if you lead me to the painting.

Last time it remained with the down payment.

That's just how it developed.

If you don't accept this offer, I'll get the information from you...

...by other means.

You still have a choice.

800,000. They can't scrape together any more than that.

- When will they pay? - Within a week at the latest.

A week can be a hell of a long time.

We should accept. It was bound to be less.

We won't get any more.

I agree. It would be stupid to turn it down.

Let's just get it over with.

I'll do it with Diana again, okay? We don't all have to be there.

We'll meet here after the handover and split the money.

If we don't make any mistakes,

we'll all be 200 grand richer in a week's time.

One thing bothers me, that Victor hasn't got back in touch.

I don't think they've written the picture off yet.

Trojan's right. We have to be cautious.

- What the hell's going on? - You only talk when asked. Drive!

Slow, slow...

Do you have to be told everything? Engine and lights off!

Cuff your hands to the steering wheel.

Are you a cop? I have nothing to tell you.

Oh God, this filthy stuff.

- You need to eat healthier, my friend. - What the fuck?

There are a few things I want to know and you're going to tell me.

- I don't know what it's about. - You know very well.

Forget it. You won't get anything from me.

Yes, I will.

I am quite sure of it.

Yes.

What's up?

What is this?

- How did you get hold of Chris's phone? - You're about to find out.

What do you want?

That's exactly what we are going to discuss now.

You can set off now.

The notes are unmarked. No sequential numbers. As agreed.

This is only 700,000. Not 800.

That's all they could get.

I didn't want to discuss it on the phone.

That's all they can pay.

Okay.

Into your room.

Nice and quiet, don't stress.

- Where is it? - Here, here...

Sit down.

The painting.

- It belongs to the museum. - Not anymore. The suitcase.

I won't say it again.

Your phone.

What have we here?

A lawyer.

Trying to top up her fee.

What am I going to do with you, Claire?

When I'm out, you'll raise the alarm. I can't let that happen.

Are you going to finish me off?

You're on the hotel security cameras.

They'll be able to identify you and track you down.

I'd be careful if I were you.

You got everything you wanted.

The painting, the money.

What else do you want now?

Just let it go.

You talk too much, lawyer. I don't care your babble.

Now, listen carefully.

After I leave, you don't move for at least 15 minutes.

If you disobey or cause me stress, I'll come looking and find you.

Wherever you are.

Have you got that?

If I'm not back in 5 minutes, you leave.

Trojan.

At last.

It's only 700,000.

That's all they claim to have.

Still, it's 175 for each of us. I can live with that.

Let's get started.

Where's Chris?

I don't know. He should be coming soon.

Luca, everything okay?

What?

Yes, sure.

Put the money back in the case.

What?

The money...

...in the case.

That's him.

Are you okay?

I couldn't reach the money case:

But I managed to get this out.

Victor must have taken it off the lawyer.

100,000.

Better than nothing.

That looks pretty bad.

It's all right.

What are your plans now?

First get out of here.

In your state?

Where will you go?

I'll find somewhere.

You can come to my place.

For a few days.

Until that has subsided.

Too risky.

It's a damn shame.