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János Kárász, unemployed,

term of imprisonment began on May 1st 1953.

Gábor Csiky, theologian,

term of imprisonment began on November 5th 1958.

You will now both be transferred to the Budapest Central Institution

from where you'll be set free after three weeks.

Gain some self-respect

and become useful citizens of the Hungarian People's Republic.

That is all.

PHOTO HÁBER

Single file.

Stop here.

Good day. Warden, I respectfully report

that the number of inmates occupying the cell is two.

I am Gábor Csiky.

Theologian and chemistry teacher.

Three and a half years. I have three weeks to go.

Greetings, Reverend.

I am Colonel Endre Bajhan, eighteen days left.

Our young friend is a university student.

Also served most of his time. Leaving soon.

Sándor Gruber, I had two years, political.

Same with you, Reverend?

- Don't you remember his name? - Of course... my apologies.

- It wasn't such a big case. - Don't be humble.

- I trust you're also political. - Well, not really...

The Colonel pursued subversive activities in connection with the socialist economy.

- Ultimately, that's also political. - Yes, yes, indeed.

Gémesi, don't be lazy!

Ten years is no trifle! I wouldn't be in a hurry either.

Line up!

Caps off!

Good morning!

Staff Sergeant, János Kovács, inmate #9862...

Make sure to sit besides me.

...I respectfully report that the number of inmates

at the shoemaking workshop is 45 persons.

Caps on!

Left face!

March!

What did he want from you?

For me to take some kind of letter or message out with me.

But I don't want to end up in here again.

Ten years for spying: that's what he got.

I wouldn't do that, not for all the gods in heaven...

Selfish bastards, they're disgustingly selfish.

By the way, the planks on the cots aren't any softer here either.

It's not exactly a top class sanatorium.

It's eight o'clock. Let's sleep.

I'll do it. I have 24 hours. Gábor Csiky.

Good day to you.

- Laudetur! - In saecula.

- What happened? - A fatality.

- A young woman. - That new girl?

- Yes. - The one who lived here?

- That one. - She did it herself.

With gas.

Please don't enter the place.

And tell me, who will get the apartment?

I really don't know, sir.

The Council will arrange it.

She was quite a decent woman.

Yes.

Well, our job here is done. Kindly hold this seal for a moment.

Thank you very much, sir. We can leave now.

Darling, I'm fine. Sell everything. The stamps too. Japan, Monaco, Congo.

Notify the exchange partner through a personal ad. Kisses, wait for me!

You can go.

Come over here! I'll show you something.

Get dressed, girls.

Did you see this?

"Gizella Takács, a 23-year-old resident of Budapest,

was found dead in her flat at 1 Árpád Road.

The cause of her death is still unclear.

Anyone having any information, or who knew her,

please report it to the police."

And a phone number.

And what do you want with this? She offed herself.

- What's it to me? - She used to come here.

- How many girls come here? - Ciao!

If any of them opts out,

then I'm supposed to go put a wreath on her grave?

We have to report it.

Are you crazy?

To get myself in trouble?

We'll burn it.

This woman died.

She apparently killed herself.

We found this photo among her belongings.

Kindly step over here, Professor.

Well, this is me with my son.

How did this photo end up at her place?

So you didn't know that this photo had been taken of you, Professor?

No! No. Please explain it to me.

I'd be delighted if I could explain.

For the time being though...

But I do hope that we'll be able to find out in time.

Should I write to my son? Should I ask him?

So your son is outside Pest?

He's studying outside the country for three months on a state scholarship.

Should I ask him?

No, thank you. In fact...

Don't say a word to anyone about our conversation, Professor.

As you wish.

Please read it back.

Selling Japan, Monaco, Congo. Seeking exchange partners.

Reply to the newsroom, reference: "Congo".

- Is that right? - It is right.

Please pay the cashier.

Excuse me, I'm here for the ad.

Mrs Barabás?

Yes. Please take a seat.

Forgive me for asking you to meet here.

If I have known...

It's quite all right.

A black coffee, please.

So you are a fellow collector?

I'm hoping we can come to an agreement.

Are you in contact with other collectors, too?

I... You see...

I'm a novice collector.

But I'm particularly fond of Congo, Yemen and Monaco.

Is that you? Yes.

Make sure to bring him along. Nothing out of the ordinary?

Nothing, except that he's a priest.

Don't leave him alone for a single minute.

Yes, I understand. Thank you.

Come with me.

Perhaps you could mention the name of a mutual acquaintance.

A known fellow collector.

Károly Gémesi, for instance.

An old collector, I trust you know him.

Gémesi?

The name does ring a bell.

The exchange partners must be notified.

- Must? - Must!

We shall carry on collecting.

Are you proposing a joint venture?

Yes.

Forgive me, but this is a bit unexpected.

I don't even know you.

- And you don't know me. - But I do know Gémesi.

By the way, shall we talk of stamps?

Monaco, Congo: beautiful specimens.

- We'll get to that, Mr... - Csiky.

We'll get to that, Mr Csiky.

I'm busy now anyway. See you later.

Well... See you later.

Aren't you interested in where I met Gémesi?

Here. There you are. My release letter.

- Csiky? - Yes.

Gábor Csiky.

Take a seat.

What is this about? You want a job? What are you good at?

Hello? Yes, madam!

Of course.

I'll look into it immediately and call you back. Goodbye.

Excuse me for a moment.

I got it, boss, his name is in the material, look here:

a verdict in the case of Csiky and his partners.

The Budapest Court found Gábor Csiky guilty,

condemning him to three and a half years in prison.

The court also condemned his partners in crime.

- Want a coffee? - I'd rather have a glass of water.

An easy guest.

- Step inside, please. - What can I do for you?

May I ask you a few questions?

As you wish.

Do you know that two people connected with your case have escaped?

Thank God, both of them are safe and sound.

- Want a smoke? - Thank you.

What was Gémesi's message?

Develop the collection, notify the exchange partners.

Who does he mean by "exchange partners"?

The boss as well?

The boss as well.

- What about the cipher key? - I have it.

Come on then, you'll rearrange the shop window.

I don't get it...

But I do. We can clarify everything in 24 hours. Come.

My wardrobe leaves much to be desired,

and my worldly possessions are few indeed.

The room has no other exits,

so I'll be compelled to pass through your room.

Of course, it is only natural.

Well now, I don't know what's the decent thing to do.

If we lock it from this side, or from the other side as we used to?

- Latin books? - Yes, Bible and some such.

Well, the situation is far from ideal...

But I'm sure we'll manage somehow.

I regret that you're subjected to this predicament because of me.

Predicament? It's unusual, at the very most.

But in my life, there've been plenty of unusual situations.

Our entire lives are unusual.

And this really is far from a biblical situation.

Don't worry, I am not like Potiphar's wife...

The key is in the lock... On my side.

You know, I always try to keep all the keys on my own side.

Well, even if you leave it on my side, I won't take advantage of it.

Very well, I won't get offended over this...

But we can at least have a cigarette.

The ecclesiastical...

It's malfunctioning, damn it.

Something happened to the microphone.

- Does Anni know about this? - No, she doesn't.

All I told her was to befriend Csiky.

- Are you serious about being a priest? - There were two priests in the family.

Well, then it's not really a calling, more like a legacy, right?

And what you do: is it a calling or a legacy?

Do you have a light?

So then? Does it matter if I lock my door?

It really doesn't matter.

I wouldn't believe that from anyone else. But from you... I do.

So you find me soothing?

Unsettling, rather.

But I don't say that as a woman.

Well, good night.

Confession will be in the morning.

- We'll need to get up early. - When will you need the bathroom?

Now, if it's all the same to you.

Go ahead. I'll go see Vilma in the kitchen in the meantime.

Good.

- Good night. - Good night.

Well, that's bad casting for you.

The Veszprém material... Ciao, see you in the morning!

DROP FILM ROLLS IN BOX FOR DEVELOPMENT

Today's material.

One of them is marked.

RX. Alright, I'm going to the lab to develop it.

Good morning.

Good morning.

- From Lágymányos. - That's fine.

What's new, Lilike?

What's new? My granddaughter was out all night again.

- Girls these days, you know... - Yes, yes, today's youth...

- Kisses. - See you later.

How much material do you have of the house?

We'll discuss it outside.

Please speak to the young lady to book an appointment.

It's just me. How's work going?

I'm a quick learner.

- The boss contacted us. - So soon?

Here is the command. The eighth row.

I need ten minutes.

- Alone, if possible. - As you wish.

- The lights, please. - Yes.

"R100..."

"Trigger."

You can reply: we've received the command and acknowledge it.

- And what is the command? - R100, trigger.

- Are you sure you decoded it right? - Yes, I'm sure.

What is R100?

You know the code, I know what R100 is.

Learn this one lesson: we don't ask questions.

I see. Then send the reply in the usual way.

Do you know the boss?

I can freely tell you this: no.

I don't know him either. There he goes, could be any of them.

- We'll start up. - When?

Soon. Make the preparations.

Budapest? Countryside?

It's not shooting pictures;

it seems that the time for minor issues has passed.

R100.

You twist off the membrane

and place the celluloid sheet here.

Someone will pick it up.

It's no big deal, target photos.

If you get caught, you get 5 to 6 years.

But this is different now.

Different?

You get the rope for R100.

You know that better than me.

Are you scared?

You're not a beginner, you should be used to it by now.

Yes, the excitement, the tension, even the danger,

but I can't get used to the fear,

that stays with you.

In my family, we didn't like each other.

My mother and I wore black after my father died at the front in '43.

He had the rank of major.

And strangely, my mother eloped with another major,

a German officer, a year later.

She left me with my aunt:

"The child mustn't be subjected to such a dangerous journey.”

I haven't seen her since. I don't miss her.

And my aunt was glad that I moved out when I was 20.

It's really not that interesting.

- That's not much. - I have some left from inside.

According to what the boy's gathered, the old guy usually...

works here.

This was the task that Gizi received.

Now they're saying she killed herself with gas.

- Gizi Takács? - Yes, did you know her?

Gémesi told me about her. Back in prison.

She'd been going out with Hosszú, and with Gémesi before that.

In due time, you'll find out about everything.

In our profession, curiosity is a health hazard.

Do you mean that one might get so worked up...

as to accidentally leave the gas turned on?

- What a jovial profession! - This is what we're licenced for.

Tell me, Háber, did she know a lot?

Which one, her?

No. The one whose picture was hanging here before.

Listen here, Csiky.

Let's drop this, alright?

What we're doing is tightrope walking.

When you're up there in the air it's best to mind your own business.

If one acrobat doesn't hold his partner's hand,

they both break their necks.

A nice metaphor, but it's also true that an acrobat has to know

how the other is going to jump.

Otherwise, how is he supposed to catch him?

Very wise.

You will be told the location, time, and the direction of the jump

at the right time.

When you need to know.

Until then, don't overexcite yourself, alright?

Let us clarify something once and for all.

I won't ask any questions.

But you'll talk to me in a more decent manner.

I'm doing this out of conviction, but you're just doing it for cash!

We're not going to fight.

Where are you going?

For cigarettes. Or I'm not allowed?

- Laudetur. - In saecula.

Surprised that I greeted you like that?

I'm not fooled by your clothing.

I saw you the first day when you came here.

You aren't offended?

I couldn't believe my eyes.

I'm not offended. But I'd like a pack of Symphonia, please.

I don't mean to pry, Reverend, I assure you,

but those people are not appropriate company for you.

Do you know what they are doing?

They take photographs.

But what do they take photos of, I ask you, what?

Nasty things, sir.

Once they even tried to persuade my daughter as well.

Thank you for the warning.

I'm not on bad terms with them, it's not that.

They're great customers, but you know, a priest...

I am no longer a priest.

It's not that easy to drop: a cassock does not make a priest.

Thank you for your kindness.

Laudetur, and my apologies.

In saecula, and I'm not offended.

I'm heading to the left!

What's Csiky got to do with Gizi?

I don't know yet.

But he asked questions, and I don't like that.

Especially when it's questions I'm not sure how to answer.

Oh well.

Look, Gizi had to be done in. You wanted it.

Me?

Look, I tried to get her to keep quiet.

It was impossible to talk to her:

she'd fallen in love with the Kertész boy.

She did get the key,

but she refused to do anything more.

What else could we have used her for then?

I was scared she'd turn me in.

I knew her. She was crazy enough to do something like that.

On that night, after we argued,

she took a large dose of sleeping pills.

What can I do with a dumb broad

who stuffs herself with Barlatin and refuses to cooperate with us?

We had to get rid of her.

So that was it.

Meanwhile I had to watch the clock to make it out of the house before 11.

Which way now?

Home.

- Can I say something? - Go ahead.

- You don't like Csiky messing about? - I don't.

Bring him into R100.

Then he'll learn to keep quiet.

You're not that dumb after all.

The task is difficult;

I want it done neatly, quickly and quietly.

Action starts at 9:30...

Stop that already, Schmidt. I can't stand it!

We'll stick together until it starts.

I'll stay here with you too.

How fortunate. The mold in this dump is killing me.

Alright then:

but I think you're overconspiring this thing a bit, Háber.

I'm not arguing, though I'd have liked to have this afternoon to...

To go home to momma, huh?

Of course this entire thing is sheer stupidity.

We should at least be allowed out for lunch.

All of us together, I mean, the entire motley crew.

We can discuss that, but not one step without me.

And let's not have a stag party of four, that would be too conspicuous.

We'll go fetch Little Squirrel.

We'll bring Anni with us too.

Someone call the Park Restaurant. Reserve a table.

457-142.

Yes? Park Restaurant?

Thank you.

Old chap, have them reserve a table at the Park Restaurant for 2 o'clock.

Under the name of Háber, for six persons.

I'll be there by 1:30. Thank you.

May we go?

Thank you.

I'd like a consommé.

Me too.

Consommé for me too.

Do you have caviar?

I'd like to have an oxtail salad.

- Why not a toenail stew? - Gee, you're in a good mood!

I love consommé!

- What are you smelling at? - This egg is a little smelly.

I am isolated till Pest, action in Pest,

R100, check up on Gizella Takács,

cloakroom number 22.

Not much, but perhaps it's enough.

They'll be in the restaurant for at least an hour.

Let's hurry up.

Behave yourself! There's no need to show everyone your thighs.

I'm not showing them!

If they don't like it, they don't have to look.

The clasp came undone.

- Shouldn't we go? - What are you fretting about?

You've gotten very jumpy all of a sudden!

"Gizella Takács: investigation reached a dead-end."

The Criminal Department transferred the files to us two weeks ago:

these are the people who were in contact with her.

Ahh, a distinguished company...

They found this photo at her place:

she was close to either the professor or to his son.

- Yes, we were already aware of that. - Do you see any connection?

The woman had something to do with Háber and his gang:

Professor Kertész, R100, R100. R100...

Gizella Takács acted as a contact between Professor Kertész and the gang.

Or at least, that's what they wanted her to do.

Hello, I'd like to have Professor Kertész's data:

and information about where he is now.

Gál crew, remain on standby!

Vajda and Baranyai crews, head over here for briefing.

We'll soon see... Let's just survey the possibilities, the options.

Research institute, villa...

- Do you have Budavár cigarettes? - Yes.

Give me two packs.

- Here you are. - Thank you.

Could you please put them in my overcoat pocket? Number 22.

Understood, thank you.

The message was conveyed, the operation is about to be prepared.

The exact time is 14:32.

Pardon, pardon, that is mine!

Thank you.

Our situation is quite fortunate:

Professor Kertész suddenly left on a trip this afternoon.

The janitor is a counterespionage agent.

This is Hosszú's job.

A good thing I don't like violence...

I don't like arguments.

Make sure the operation looks like a breaking and entering case.

Here, these are the photos, took them over.

This here is the back door.

This is the key to the back door.

Poor Gizi got it from the Kertész boy.

God, I hate cynicism, a man has feelings, you know!

Three buildings away is the watchpost, with watchmen around the clock.

Naturally, the alarm bell would ring in there.

Does opening the cabinet trigger the alarm?

I suppose, but I'm sure you can cut it off.

- The cabinet must be in this room. - What do you mean it must be?

Well, I don't have information on it.

At 9:20 we're going to disturb the watch.

You'll have two minutes to get into the place,

and then you'll take it from there.

- Transit? - You arrange for that.

Yes...

9:20.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Sorry for disturbing you, but my cooling water's boiling hot.

May I ask for some water?

Wait a moment.

- There you are. - Thank you.

Schmidt, this ain't a public library!

What's that, what did you nick?

Rust Graveyard!

You can't find it anywhere!

Put it back at once.

And what if the alarm is rigged over here?

Háber said that only the safe is rigged.

Garand 3, 5, version 963.

That's just the description,

we can't use it, we need the blueprints.

What the hell?

Here it is!

I could unlock it in two minutes if it wasn't hooked up to that gadget.

Looking for the wire? Well, they're smarter than that.

I'm sure cutting it would sound the alarm.

Háber said it can be switched off.

There has to be something else here.

Doesn't take much brains.

When the professor is working, the alarm won't sound every time he opens it.

Hush.

Try it now.

You are a genius.

This is it!

R100, got it.

Garand 3, 5, 963. This is it.

Is anybody there?

- You got it? - I got it.

How good is the material?

We couldn't look until now.

Let's go down to the basement lab.

But we did have a small glitch, Háber. A policeman!

What?

- I suppose the poor guy's dead. - Which one of you has gone rabid?

It was Hosszú... was it Hosszú?

No. It was me.

Oh no...

This is better than the '62 material, this is a revision.

The material is good.

Congratulations, boys, this is splendid. Wait a second.

Quarter to 11. This has to be done by morning.

Call Anni, she can manage this.

And we're going home.

Hosszú, you leave first, five minutes later you follow, Schmidt...

Don't! At least now you could stop doing that!

What is it, not in bed yet?

I couldn't sleep anyway.

- I'm not surprised. - Was this the first one?

- First what? - Well, the...

Stop with your tasteless jokes, Schmidt! Go straight home!

- Here I am. - Come on, Anni.

You need to miniaturise these, it has to be done by morning.

You'll bring them in this wristwatch.

Fine.

Have a good one.

And you should get to bed. The sooner the better.

We'll discuss this in the morning.

It wasn't a very fortunate thing.

So then?

It was in self-defence, I was in mortal danger.

I'm not glad that you're the one doing this.

Trust me on this, I'm done for anyway.

I'll make the copies: if anything happens to you,

we'll see clearly in this matter at least.

Oh, pardon. Am I disturbing?

I came back. This is quite a delicate task.

I'm better at miniaturisation than you are.

- I'm ready. - I'll finish the rest.

Don't trust me?

When should I pick them up?

Half past 7 in the morning.

All right, good night.

- Would you like a drink? - No, thank you.

- You're scared, aren't you? - No. No...

Good night.

Wait, Anni, let me explain.

You can't explain anything. You killed, you killed a man!

In self-defence!

Can't you see that I'm worried about you?

I see.

Thank you.

It's half past 7. What's up, are you done?

As I promised.

- Did it go smoothly? - Yes.

- Good morning! - Hello.

Am I disturbing you, Mr Háber? I just brought the magazines.

What a world... Full of murder. Thank God there's a new fashion.

Now they're murdering policemen instead of elderly ladies.

Tell me, doesn't Psota come here anymore?

Ask her for an autograph for me, will you?

See you later.

Tomorrow we'll receive Chesterfield from packages

if they make it through customs.

You know how it is nowadays...

Another report!

I guess they're reporting the successful operation.

Let's see how the shop window changed:

footballers in one row, actresses in another.

The line of attack is complete.

I've just developed it, another message.

Take a look.

Convey these through the usual route. One... two.

- Anni? - Yes! Wait.

One moment, excuse me. Here you go.

Thank you.

Come over here, if you will.

There's some confusion.

The text is completely unintelligible.

X14, Wednesday, H3.

Do you understand anything of this?

Well, this is rather unexpected.

But do you get it?

It appears the boss thinks the situation is serious,

and wants to remove you from Budapest.

Listen to me: X13 was Gémesi, you're X14.

H3 indicates the third zone within the state borders,

so you need to travel to Győr on Wednesday,

the day after tomorrow.

What am I supposed to do in Győr?

You'll find out.

We'll discuss it all in the evening.

Take care. And I apologise.

We're all so stupid, this constant mistrust...

But it's over now. You're a great guy.

Now go, go ahead, before the boss breaks down crying.

- Hello, may I use the phone? - Of course.

Thank you.

Hi there. Yes, Gábor.

Do you have time today?

Good, I understand. Thank you. I see.

See you later.

Laudetur. Dating someone, dearie?

Curiosity killed the cat.

Hello, information bureau?

Could you please tell me whose number is 103-403?

Yes, I'll wait.

Secret? Oh my, what a pity.

Come in!

Lieutenant István Béres reporting:

I have detained the theologian Gábor Csiky.

Lieutenant József Szőnyi, reporting, sir.

Laudetur, Reverend.

Come, sit down. Have a cigarette.

Just tell me this: why did you come by water bus? Huh?

It was the only way I could shake my colleague Schmidt off my tail.

- Was this meeting so urgent? - I need new instructions.

It seems the policeman murder was overly successful.

They want to send me out of Budapest, to Győr, I believe.

How is my policeman doing?

The blank cartridge scorched his coat sleeve a bit,

but otherwise he's fine.

Well, I'm glad to hear it.

It was a brilliant idea, comrade Ménes.

The preparation of the whole robbery,

from the lunch to the evening: excellent!

- We almost had trouble. - What?

Schmidt and I nearly mixed up overcoat number 22.

- You don't say. - Here's the Gémesi / Háber file.

This is the guy he followed. Or who was following him.

Give the picture to the boys.

Clearly he's one of the counter-espionage men.

Call the others, come into my office.

If I understand clearly what you're saying, the lady

copied the material from half past seven till nine.

So until that point, the material that was sent out was entirely irrelevant.

Her intention was good.

The material was misleading even up until now.

It would have required a lengthy examination out there.

Well, there's nothing we can do about this now.

Your orders: exercise the utmost precaution.

- Especially with the reliable lady. - Yes, sir.

We can expect that Háber's foreign headquarters will send a message.

Or they might send an infiltrator: it's a matter of hours.

Understood; but tomorrow I'll travel to Győr.

A command from the boss.

You still have no idea who he might be?

No. All I get are commands on film tapes.

We're not allowed to touch anyone until you find proof.

Fine, go to Győr, perhaps you'll get closer to their boss.

Why did he take that water bus?

How should I know? Maybe his escort was suspicious.

- I don't like this. - Relax, Háber, relax.

Schmidt, chew your nails if you want, but just keep quiet, alright?

Very well.

Somewhere in the house, in the villa, or in the photo shop,

there must be a hiding place,

with a list of the agents, negatives of the target photos...

This will be your final mission before Győr, look around.

- I'll try my best. - You choose the methods.

But make sure to do it before the foreign emissary arrives,

or else it'll be too late, they'll destroy everything.

Hallo? Foto Háber.

Who?

I see. At what time? I'll ask.

Csiky.

- So he didn't spot anything. - Not a thing.

Good, but he shouldn't return to the villa.

Perhaps you could stay here tonight, I'll talk to Cipi about it.

This flat is secured.

What's going on, drinking by yourselves?

Nothing, it's got nothing to do with you, Cipi.

Men's business. But I'd like to ask you something, dear.

Come on, let's go in.

Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention for a moment!

Tonight we bid farewell to the Reverend,

he is going to leave us for awhile.

He's taking a break.

Oh, our holy father has made it big!

He must have won the lottery!

- To your health! - To everyone's health!

Here you are, have a glass!

- To your health. - Thank you.

How interesting, the father is so formal with everyone

as if he were a stranger: that simply won't do!

- Cheers, Gabika! - Cheers.

You clink glasses with him too!

- Cheers. - Cheers.

What about the kiss?

Aww, what a priestly little kiss!

Can't you do any better than that?

Don't kid around! Twist!

Twist!

We're in trouble: you falsified the outgoing material.

Yes, I did falsify it.

I won't do this anymore.

I can't take it. Tell everything to Háber...

Tell the boss, tell anyone you want. I'm not doing this anymore.

I can't take it!

- You will help me. - With what? What?

Trust me.

- Alright? - Alright.

Then your life and mine are on the line. Listen to me.

And who am I supposed to dance with? Schmidt?

Now, now, Squirrel, behave yourself! Just stop it.

It doesn't suit you.

Not fast... slowly, one by one, but all of you...

You first!

Music!

I beg your pardon, but...

I'm not allowed to see this.

It's me.

The safe is behind the mirror.

The letter-based combination lock is behind the small picture:

the last password was Erika.

This is the key to the gate.

- I'm going back. - Thank you.

Take good care.

Squirrel's shoe, tiny little shoe...

Gee, I can't find it...

Is that you?

When did he leave?

Not yet. Erika isn't right, it isn't!

That could work. Yemen or Congo. Just a moment.

Congo. Thank you.

Anni, I'm in the lab. I won't be able to get out tonight.

Come in an hour earlier in the morning.

You will have to open the shop.

I've succeeded.

Good: in the morning, one hour earlier.

I'm alive, I'm alive.

Excuse me, there's more room in here.

Chocolate, ham sandwich, hamburger...

- What would you like? - A sandwich.

A sandwich...

A handsome sandwich for a fine passenger.

- Here you are. - Another one.

Another sandwich, as you wish.

Here you are.

Thank you.

Chocolate, ham sandwich, hamburger...

- May I have a light? - There you are.

Help! Help! People, help, someone fell off the train!

It's outrageous, the things that happen...

- I think all this is a dumb joke. - That's also possible.

- Come with me at once. - Who are you?

Good morning, I trust you slept well. Do you hear me, Csiky?

- I can hear you! - Turn on the microphone.

No need to be nervous, you're among friends.

I know. The one who brought me here said the password,

albeit after a rather brutal introduction.

We brought you here for your own safety,

you're safe in here.

The boss ordered me to go to Győr!

I am the boss and I have new orders.

In the meantime, we realized that you're being watched.

I see.

You were followed on the train as well.

May I enquire for how long I will stay here?

I don't know yet myself. As long as necessary.

I'm sending you breakfast. Anything to read?

Yes, please.

- Now! Thank you. - We thank you too!

I'd like the next one in a hat, my dear Háber, is that okay?

Dearest Miss Psota, would that be for your own pleasure?

Hungária Magazine wanted photographs without a hat...

- Then we'll leave those here... - Very well.

- Just a second. - Should I stay like this?

Yes, if you please, stay like that, you're lovely, thank you so much.

- Hello, yes... no, I cannot. - Good day to you.

We're from the Electrical Company, checking the wires.

- One moment. Anni! -Yes?

Kindly escort these comrades to the electric meter...

Yes, this way please.

I don't speak either English or German, please translate!

Yes. Very well. At 4 p.m., the international fair, Kupa Club.

I'll be there. Thank you.

Yes, that will be splendid, thank you so much.

I'm shooting it now, look right here.

Act natural, smile naturally... Now! Thank you.

It's done, you can switch it on.

Comrade Lieutenant, I need you to be more careful next time.

This case could have turned out far worse.

Where was the other comrade?

In coach number 4. The company had men in there as well.

By the way, the photo is ready. Here.

- A pleasant face. Statewide manhunt. - Understood.

So then, how did it go, Herr Háber?

We've executed the operation.

Who took part in it?

Hosszú, Schmidt, Csiky, and Anni knew about it.

Is Csiky this new man?

Yes, and he performed very well.

Sometimes that's also suspicious...

Listen, Herr Háber: I'll give you back your microfilm.

Examine it thoroughly, okay?

Attention, an unusual conversation going on in the Háber studio.

Connect!

I didn't do the miniaturisation, Schmidt came back.

- I know, I sent him back. - You sent him back? Why?

Is this the one that went out?

Those plans are complex, I can't make it out. I'm sure that's it.

- Are you really sure? - I told you, I am!

Wasn't it this one instead?

Don't move.

Why did you switch the microfilm?

I don't get you.

And you also don't get why I sent Schmidt back?

Which one of you did it?!

You have thirty seconds to reply.

Station one, attention!

Immediately break into the Háber studio!

It's a matter of life and death.

No, don't! Wait.

Answer me.

Quiet.

Hello.

State police. György Háber, photographer?

Are you employing an ex-convict?

Who goes by the name of Csiky?

Yes, we employed him as an assistant.

Sir, we're not involved in anything illegal...

No, not in the slightest...

Stop! Pardon, I didn't mean that for you!

He hung up. Connect camera to display number 3.

Congratulations, it looks like you did it.

- Is Schultze being watched? - Yes, sir.

We assume he didn't enter alone, the other one is still unknown.

- Nothing on Csiky? - Nothing.

- Statewide alarm. - At once.

Mobilise all our forces!

- I trust you're Mr Csiky, right? - Yes.

We don't yet know each other, I'm Balogh.

Mr Balogh came from outside.

I'm sure Mr Csiky deduced that on his own.

Signal the tugboat: full ahead.

Please take a seat.

Where are we going?

I don't like unnecessary questions.

Command conveyed!

You too!

Well, gentlemen.

There's five of us present.

One of you four is a traitor.

- Hand over your weapons. - I beg your pardon, but...

We'll talk about that later.

That's why we're here.

I said, hand over your weapons.

You too.

I don't have one, I don't like violence.

Pardon.

Please.

Get me the boss.

We've already notified Mr Háber

that the incoming material was useless, misleading.

Think about what could've happened.

The boss.

Good day, gentlemen.

This is incredible.

Mr Háber, I never thought you people would get us into this much trouble.

All these dear acquaintances and good neighbors.

It's a pity that we have to meet under such circumstances.

- Boss, ma'am, I didn't do anything... - Shut your mouth!

Well, gentlemen, have you thought it over?

Do you have anything to say for yourselves?

I figured out what happened.

Tell me, Mr Háber, tell me.

The material sent out wasn't what we found.

the blueprints from the villa were fine.

Please, I can vouch for that, I checked them.

No further comments?

Reverend...

I was there when we brought the blueprints.

The plans are good! I don't know why you're questioning me.

Csiky shot the policeman.

That caused all the confusion.

- Who photographed the plans? - Anni.

Then why didn't you bring dear little Anni here, Mr Háber?

- I couldn't bring her. - She got caught?

- She ran away. - Annika ran away.

Why? And if she had a reason for it, how could she run away?

I'm asking you, Háber.

Háber!

The police interfered.

By the way, the plans were photographed by Anni,

Schmidt did the miniaturisation.

Leave me out of this!

Anni was supposed to bring me the microphotos in the morning.

She must've switched them.

And what if Hosszú replaced them? I thought you gave them to him.

- Excuse me, I... - Silence!

She has no other choice

but to turn herself in to the counter-espionage agency.

Let us think, gentlemen,

how can we defend ourselves in this situation.

Actually, I don't think she caused all this mess alone.

One of you knows this better than I do.

Think that over, too.

Wild Rose, Wild Rose, Sage here, Sage here, reporting.

So you guys want to skip town, leave it all behind?

Anni disappeared, probably her nerves gave out on her.

So what?

She's not stupid enough to confess everything.

She can get into trouble too.

Hell, you don't know women!

Gizi also would've been capable of anything!

What, the whole lot of you are in a flap now?!

Quit your rudeness, Csiky!

I'm not one to give up. But what else can I do?

Do you want to run away? Are you afraid?

- Look at the amateur playing a hero. - And you're the hardened pro?

- Enough talk, we're going out! - We're staying, and we keep going.

If this ship makes it over the border...

What, you think you're safe in here?

Safer than outside?

I'm not talking about our safety: it's about principles!

It's true, we should think it over.

Let's not drop everything unless we're forced to.

Maybe we can find another solution?

See, you think so too.

That makes two of us.

Thank you, Schmidt, you're a good patriot.

Here is your lunch.

Have you gentlemen thought it over? Still nothing?

Then I would ask the Reverend to answer my question.

Do you know this phone number: 103-403?

What connections do you have and who are your friends?

We have to catch him alive!

Schultze is expecting a message at 22:55,

if it didn't go according to plan.

Call Schultze.

Ciao!

Ciao!

- We need to meet. - Where?

At the XA fishing lodge.

It's 22:53, make the call.

Repeat it every forty seconds.

XA fishing lodge, 00:20 hours.

Bravo, thank you. Locate the transmitter.

I report that Anna Barabás is at the microphone.

- Anna Barabás, do you hear me? -I do.

Can you tell us where to find the "XA fishing lodge"?

- Yes. - Give the lady the D6 map.

Understood.

- Can you read maps? -I can.

Indicate the exact location.

Matrix G14.

Try to get back on the barge. Terminate Csiky!

Hold your hands out.

He came back.

- Did you terminate Csiky? - I did.

Laudetur.

Drop your weapons!

Ladies and gentlemen, we have completed case R100.

Gábor Csiky, theologian: sentence reduced to one quarter.

Gain some self-respect

and become a useful citizen of the Hungarian People's Republic.

That will be all.

He even looks like me.

He'll never know that I used his name for two weeks.

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