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[slash of whip]

[whipping continues]

[groans]

[groans]

-That's the way Lapps are. -He never looked people in the eye.

He looked at me, but never my eyes.

Is he in there? Is he?

Open up!

Sheriff!

Sheriff, I know you're in there!

-[bangs on door] -[sighs]

-Pastor. -[shushing]

Good morning.

What have you done?

What have I done? Well, isn't that an odd question to ask.

I think everyone wants to know what that Lapp has done.

It wasn't Jussi. You know it.

Well, now, I'm a little confused,

because don't you always tell everyone that we're all sinners?

You're going to fight me. Is that right? Well, then, let's see you try it.

Go on.

-I want to talk to my son. -I'm sure you do, but you can't.

Why not?

The interrogation's ongoing.

-You're beating him. -[spits]

Beating my son.

Well, he did a hell of a lot worse to those poor girls, didn't he?

Is there anyone here that feels bad for that bastard in there?

[murmuring]

[breathes heavily]

You'll just have to wait until he has admitted to what he's done.

At that point, a priest may take his confession.

[clunk of lock]

[indistinct chattering]

-[Brahe] Well? -[Michelsson] Nothing.

-[Brahe] Give me the whip. -[whimpers]

[Jussi yells in pain]

They say my son was arrested here last night. Is that true?

Talk to the sheriff if you have questions.

He's preoccupied currently. What happened?

My son is innocent, accused of committing the most horrific crimes.

You have sons. I'm sure that you can imagine what that feels like.

I saw what happened with my own two eyes.

The Lapp attacked our maid.

I wouldn't call that innocent.

What did you see? Tell me how it happened.

[spits]

I'll tell my story to the judge, if I have to.

Where's the girl?

What?

Maria?

[breathes shakily]

Tell me!

-[sobs] -What happened?

-Had you two decided to meet? -I don't know. [sobs]

-Did the sheriff know Jussi was coming? -I don't know. I don't know!

Who did you tell, then?

Jussi was accused of attacking you. If you tell the truth, he'll go free.

-[footsteps] -[Aho] I've told you the truth.

Get out of my house.

How dare you, Matti? I know that you're lying!

Penalties are severe for those who testify falsely in court.

[breathes shakily]

[breathes shakily] Why is he lying, Maria?

-Were you threatened? -[sobs]

Did the sheriff do this?

[sobs]

Jussi cares for you, Maria. You can save him.

One word from you and he'll go free!

[vomits, coughs]

[sniffles]

[door bangs]

[breathes heavily]

[Lotta] What happens to murderers?

Jussi is no murderer.

No, but do murderers go to hell?

[Lisa] Yes, Lotta.

Any person who's destroyed one of God's creations

and feels no remorse for what they have done...

they will surely go to hell.

It's like standing over the bed when you're giving birth.

Hearing your screams with no way to help.

And every time, I feared the worst, Lasse, but I'm alive.

They'll force him to confess.

And then it's over.

When you're finished with that...

pack your things and get out.

We can't have a Lapp whore here.

I'm sure you understand that.

[Jussi grunts in pain]

[Jussi grunts and groans]

You don't have to suffer, Jussi.

If you confess, then all of this will be over.

Do you like getting beaten?

Look at me. Look at me!

[whimpers]

Confess and your suffering will end.

[grunts angrily]

[whipping, pained grunt, pants]

[whipping, pained grunting continues]

[dog yelps nearby]

[door closes]

[pastor] Can you help me?

-Thanks. Yes, yes. -Stay right there.

-Almost got it. -Yes, yes. Wait.

[sniffles]

[pastor] Maria needs somewhere to stay.

She's waited in the yard all evening.

I thought she could live in the baker's hut.

-Tell me why. -[pastor] Matti Aho has kicked her out.

I believe it's Jussi's in her womb.

Why should we help her? After what she did to Jussi.

-[pastor] She was forced. -Why can't she say that herself?

No, it was my own decision. I was a coward.

[Brahe] You had a little tryst?

You and the Lapp.

-Did you...? -No!

Then I'm wrong?

So who's the father?

Well, it's not Roope. We know that for sure.

Everybody in the village knows that you've been having your fun,

canoodling and dancing up at the hut.

We're all human. There's nothing wrong with that.

But this man here is a murderer.

And anyone who protects a murderer will be hanged.

Is that what you want, Maria?

Hm?

Then I told him... he was coming.

That we were leaving that night.

So, Jussi never hurt you, correct?

Are you willing to say that in front of a judge?

[children's choir] ♪ Neither life or death Shall ever from the Lord

♪ His children sever Unto them his grace is showing ♪

♪ And their sorrows all is knowing... ♪

[pastor] And there was war in heaven:

Michael and his angels fought against the dragon.

And the dragon fought, and his angels and prevailed not.

Neither was their place found any more in heaven.

And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent...

called the devil, and Satan,

-which deceiveth the whole world-- -[door opens]

The prisoner confessed.

Hi.

[knocking]

Where's the sheriff?

At home resting. It was a very trying night.

I'm here to speak with the prisoner.

Um, the sheriff decides who sees him.

The sheriff said after a confession was received, a priest could see him.

-And everyone here heard that. -[murmuring]

[excited chattering]

What has Jussi confessed to?

-[Michelsson] Uh, the attack... -What's that?

-The attack on Maria Pellikka. -No, he didn't do anything to her.

We have witnesses.

So, why, then, Michelsson are you blushing?

And what else did he do?

-There was the attack on Hilda Wanhainen. -Really? It wasn't a bear?

-And Jolina Eliasdotter. -Uh-huh?

-And her subsequent murder. -So, it's murder, now?

I thought the sheriff was convinced she took her own life.

-He had a change of heart. -Go open the cell.

I would like to speak with him alone.

Constable, the confession requires it.

[breathes shakily]

Jussi...

[breathes heavily]

Can you hear me?

Jussi?

[breathes shakily]

Water.

They say you've confessed.

They, um...

They forced me to confess. Took my hand...

against the paper.

I will get you free.

With God's help.

There is no God.

There is, Jussi. He is here right now.

In the water you're drinking.

In the air you're breathing.

Your... [breathes shakily]

Your god isn't my god.

What are you saying?

I... [breathes shakily]

don't believe.

Of course you do, Jussi.

You always have...

ever since I baptized you.

No! [breathes shakily] Never.

Uh, Maria, she came to us today.

Last night she slept under your blanket.

God exists.

-She's just as innocent as you are. -[footsteps]

The sheriff set a trap for you. He threatened her.

She said that she'll tell the truth in court.

She wants to save you, Jussi.

-No. It... It's too late. -No! It's never too late.

[breathes shakily]

I should have killed both of them.

No, we're better than that. Don't talk that way.

We're good people!

It's the most precious thing you have. Don't throw away your faith.

Without it, we're nothing but savages, just like the sheriff. [sniffles]

[Jussi grunts]

[mumbles]

Yes, I can see.

[sniffles] I promise he'll pay for it.

The constable.

Michelsson?

What?

The other day, do you recall when he wrote...

"Our Father in heaven," yes.

He held his hand behind his back that day.

Left hand?

He held his left hand behind his back?

So, Michelsson is left-handed. He learned to write with his right.

And... he was the one... [breathes shakily]

[softly] He's the one who beat you there?

[whispers] He's left-handed, so, then every blow landed on your right.

Hilda and Jolina were also beaten on the right.

Yes.

[door opens]

No long visits. Sheriff's orders.

[insect buzzing]

Water. He needs water.

And blankets. He's going to catch his death.

The sheriff said not to grant him amenities.

It's customary in a murder case.

You say that it's the sheriff's fault, but you have blood on your hands.

-The sheriff ordered me to use force. -The sheriff again.

Don't you have a will of your own?

[Michelsson] The visit is over.

Get him water.

But he was the one who knocked the jug over.

For the love of God, fetch the water!

This happens, you know, when they realize what they've done.

They refuse to eat or drink.

[clunk of jug]

[breathes heavily]

I'll come back. I won't abandon you.

You left your coat.

Don't forget.

The boy will freeze to death.

Just following the regulations. No amenities.

Forgive me, Jussi.

[shudders, breathes shakily]

[door opens, closes]

[click off lock]

[pastor] Heavenly Father, bless us and these your gifts

that we receive from your loving hand,

through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

[all] Amen

Did Jussi hurt someone?

No.

[Lotta] Then why did he confess?

He was forced to.

If you're strong in your faith, you can never be forced to do anything.

The martyrs chose to die rather than deny God.

But what if you didn't have a choice? There's nothing you can do.

[Lisa] What do you mean?

I mean, Hilda. And Jolina. They were both raped.

But you went whoring of your own free will, right?

[gasping]

[breathes shakily]

[breathes heavily]

I AM HUMAN. I AM

FROM THE MOUNTAINS.

[whispers] Dear God... [breathes heavily] keep us safe from evil...

[whispers prayer]

She's young. You're cruel when you're young.

It's not Lisa.

It's not even Michelsson.

There's something else behind all of this.

In hell, the dark blacksmith has forged an arrow.

And that arrow has found us.

He hates my salvation and wants it smothered.

For if my own son is a murderer, who would follow me?

That's just your pride talking.

You aren't fighting with the devil, Lasse.

Michelsson is a common criminal.

Evil lives within his heart. You don't need to go to hell to find it.

Go to the sheriff. Tell him all you know.

He knows already.

I can feel it. He's protecting Michelsson.

-He might be involved. -So, then, expose the both of them.

You have to do something, Lasse.

Prayers aren't enough.

-[pastor] It's not what you think. -[knocking]

-[pastor] Jussi is innocent. -[Madam Sjödahl] But he has confessed.

[pastor] They tortured it out of him.

They're creating a murderer.

-Why would they want to do that? -Michelsson killed those girls.

What... What did you say?

A number of circumstances suggests it.

And I also have reason to believe he murdered Beronius.

It was poisoned, and I can prove it.

What?

I can't say for sure. Perhaps he knew something.

Also, his money was gone.

And the sheriff knows all these things.

-Somehow he's a part of this. -Brahe? Would...

Well, you've doubted his judgment yourself.

I did, too, until I realized he's not as simple as he seems.

I know you and I are very different.

You have your interests, and I have mine...

but now we share a common enemy.

And I need your help.

HILDA WANHAINEN JOLINA ELIASDOTTER

-[baby burbles] -[door opens]

[breathes shakily]

You have to stay at a safe distance.

Lapps can't be trusted.

[Brahe] Get up!

-[groans] -Get up.

Get up! We have a distinguished visitor.

Say hello.

Michelsson.

Stop! That's enough.

So, he is the culprit.

Yes, it's the pastor's little Lapp boy.

How were you able to solve it?

Well, I've had my eyes on him for a while now.

And the thing is his kind never stop.

After one girl, it's two, and it just keeps going.

[groans]

Until they eventually make a mistake, and that's what happened.

We have his confession.

He'll hang.

If he's lucky, they'll behead him.

[Jussi breathes shakily]

Excellent work, thank you, Sheriff.

A celebration's in order. How about the both of you come over for dinner tonight?

Thank you, but...

Well, we're driving the prisoner to Piteå in the morning, ma'am.

Even more reason.

[grunting]

Roope.

I need someone to come and watch over the guardhouse. Can you do it?

Yes.

You won't set foot in the cell. Not a word to him, understood?

I know what you did to the bastard, but stay away.

Is that clear? I want him alive before the judge in Piteå.

Is that clear?

[shaky breathing]

[knocking]

Good evening, Aili.

My... my husband isn't here right now.

I know.

May I come in?

[baby burbles]

You weren't at the church... for the christening.

-My husband was busy. -[pastor] Yes.

He was interrogating Jussi.

Still, a christening shouldn't be postponed.

We need to welcome this child into our congregation as soon as possible.

I baptized Jussi when he was 1 years old.

He had run away from home.

His mother beat him.

You should have seen him.

It makes one wonder what would make a parent do something like that.

Have you ever been physically injured by someone you love?

No.

[pastor] I think you have.

Those bruises you've got, by your right ear...

how did they happen?

-Pastor, you need to leave. -I want to help you, Aili.

-No. -Truly. I swear.

And I think you can help me.

And Jussi.

[Jussi] Hello?

Roope? I know you're out there.

Can you give me some water?

[exhales]

The truth can be frightening, Aili.

So frightening we'd rather turn from it.

-But that won't make it go away. -He needs to be fed.

Pastor, please go now.

You're a good mother, Aili.

You take care of your children.

And I know that you would do anything to protect them.

I want to protect them, too, protect all God's children.

But sometimes I fail.

I failed Hilda Wanhainen. And Jolina Eliasdotter.

They both were victims to a dark force roaming free in our village.

A force that will claim more victims unless someone stops it.

[breathes shakily] I...

And I believe that you are the only one who can help, Aili.

[door closes]

[Aili] He goes in there at night.

What does he do there?

I don't know. We're not allowed in.

I need to go back.

The pastor cannot be allowed to stay here, when his very own son is a murderer.

Well, it is no crime to be related to a killer.

-Surely the sheriff will decide if it is. -No.

That's what the courts are for.

There's no need to worry. The church will send him away.

-Believe me. -Of course.

You can't lead a parish when everyone there wants you gone.

It won't take long.

-Skål to that. -Skål.

Skål, at last, common sense prevails.

Skål, everyone.

[breathes heavily]

[soft gaps]

[breathes heavily]

"HILDA WANHAINEN JOLINA ELIASDOTTER"

[breathes shakily]

Deprecare... Deum pacis ut conterat Satanam sub pedibus nostris.

[chinking]

[Madam Sjödahl] Gentlemen.

Allow me to offer thanks to, to our fearless Sheriff Brahe,

who, with utmost courage and skill,

has managed to free us all from the villain

-who has plagued our village for so long. -[thunder rolls]

-Thank you and Skål, Brahe. -[Lindmark] To the sheriff.

-[Madam Sjödahl] Thank you. Skål. -The sheriff.

The sheriff.

[trickle of pouring wine]

I have to ask.

What could possibly possess a person to do such a nasty thing?

Raping girls and ending lives?

[Sederin] It's easily done, really.

Young men, they're dripping with sap.

Someone might be a little timid. Things go wrong, and he panics.

I bet he feels awful, 'cause now he lives with the guilt of it.

Um... well, that's just one theory.

[Madam Sjödahl] I was curious to hear the sheriff's thoughts,

because, well... you know him.

I do.

-He's a twisted bastard. -twisted?

Well, something's wrong with him, right up here.

Rape is unfortunately, it does happen, though, regrettably.

Human nature is what it is.

But to strangle girls and make it look like a bear attack,

or that they killed themselves, that is simply not natural.

A man who thinks like that is a calculating man.

"One, two, three, doing this means I go free."

If you want my opinion...

that is not fucking normal.

No.

What do you think, Michelsson?

[chuckles nervously]

-That, uh... -[slurping]

It's late. [exhales]

And we have a long journey tomorrow.

Sit down!

-Give her an answer. -[sighs]

Why don't you tell her your feelings on everything?

[rumble of thunder]

Uh, uh...

Surely you have a theory as well, Michelsson.

Well, no.

[Madam Sjödahl] What drives the killer?

Does he get excitement from inflicting pain on others?

Does he enjoy watching people die?

[nervous exhale] How would I know that?

Because it's you.

-What? -Yes, what the hell...

[Madam Sjödahl] It's you.

The man who was just described, our murderer, is right there. You swine!

-[breathes shakily] -Please, madam, if you just--

Shut up!

[clock chimes]

-Am I wrong? -No, madam, you are correct.

What the hell? What is this?

[clears throat]

Thank you for dinner. It was lovely.

Sit the fuck down! No one is leaving this room!

-Do you understand? -[exhales]

Yes.

[scrape of chair]

[breathes shakily]

He fooled me, too, at the start.

When I figured it out, it was too late.

I was hunting a bear while the pastor was hunting man.

That damn pastor was right and I was wrong,

so, from that moment on, I had to protect this bastard.

Or the pastor would have claimed every last soul in the village for his own.

I did it for Kengis.

So, uh, the pastor's son isn't...

He isn't guilty?

If we need that filth to be guilty, then that's what he is.

-He's whatever we need him to be. -Oh, no, no.

Do you want a rebellion? Is that what you want? Uproar?

To have the riffraff revolt with the pastor as their leader?

We all know it happened over in Karesuando

and all other places he went. He tore through all of them.

And all those Lapps and dirty paupers demanding this, demanding that.

Is that what you want? Uproar?

[breathes uneasily] I...

You don't have to worry about this bastard.

When things have calmed down, I'll get rid of him,

then everything's back to normal.

-And the money? -What?

There was money? What money?

I'm aware that someone poisoned Beronius with prussic acid and stole his money.

Wait a minute. He definitely had a stroke.

No, he killed him, too!

[grunting]

-[Michelsson whimpers] -[Brahe grunts]

What the hell?

You were running out of girls, weren't you?

So you started looking around for something else.

-You got bold, greedy... -[panicked breathing]

Huh? Didn't you? Cretin!

You should be grateful I don't kill you right here.

[rumble of thunder]

[breathes heavily]

[exhales sharply]

[baby cries]

[Aili] Okay. Go, go, go, go.

[exhales sharply]

[baby cries]

[growls]

[roll of thunder]

[Jussi] Maria laughed at you.

[breathes heavily] Did you know that?

She laughed at your little farmer's dick.

-Shut up! -There you are.

[breathes heavily] Do you know what else she said, Roope?

That I was the first... I was the only man she'd ever been with.

[Jussi laughs]

-[grunts] -[screams]

[coughs, yells in pain]

[continues yelling in pain]

[Roope yells and shouts]

[exhales] Thank you for answering my call and becoming salvation.

I pray that I will see my son again.

Forgive him his sins and I'll lead him back to the right path

and for eternity sing amen and hallelujah.

[door opens]

[door bangs shut]

[footsteps]

[Madam Sjödahl] How did it go?

Did you find anything?

Well?

Nothing.

[exhales]

Now, Pastor, I want you to hand me that book,

and we'll forget this whole thing.

-What for? -This is for the good of Kengis.

[gun cocks]

Please.

No! No!

[breathes heavily]

What have you done?

[Brahe] Get the book.

-[grunts in pain] -[baby cries]

[whimpers]

-You fucking whore! -[baby cries]

[groans]

[breathes softly]

[groans]

No.

No!

[breathes heavily]

[breathing heavily]

[exhales]

[grunts angrily]

[breathes shakily]

[groans]

What's happened?

[pastor] It's over.

What are you saying?

It's... It's all over.

-Oh, you're hurt! -No, I'll be alright.

-But Jussi... [groans] -[Brita Kajsa whimpers]

Jussi...

Mother...

Mother!

[shaky breathing]

[soft gasp]

"I'll go wherever you go."

That's what you said.

And now I will go north.

Come with me.

There is nothing left for us here, Maria. There's nothing.

[panting]

[Brita Kajsa gasps]

[Brita Kajsa] What have you done?

What have you done?

I've delivered justice.

[pastor] No.

Michelsson won't hurt anyone ever again.

No.

Are you coming?

[breathes heavily]

[Jussi] Will you stop us?

No.

Go now before the sheriff gets here.

Thank you...

for all of your kindness.

[breathes shakily]

[emotional breathing]

[exhales sharply]

[groans]

[Lisa] They're coming now!

Father.

Father!

What do we do?

-[Brita Kajsa] Take... -[Lisa] Mother?

[Brita Kajsa] Take the children and run. Run!

What do we say? [breathes heavily]

Lasse? What do we say?

We know nothing.

Nothing at all.

[banging on door]