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THE PRICE OF LIFE

I thought I'd wake you up.

I wasn't sleeping.

How are you feeling?

- We've gone crazy. - Don't speak.

I don't want to lose you.

Me neither. But it's all wrong.

You're still married.

We're bad people, Ilya.

Do you love me?

- It doesn't matter. - It matters a lot.

Everything will be alright.

We'll find Nastya. It'll be fine, I promise. I know that.

Are you sleeping?

Shagin.

Do you know that it's rude to come home so late?

- Hi. - Wait.

I've been waiting for too long.

- Wait. - No, I've been waiting for too long.

Wait, listen to me.

I'm in love with another woman.

Is it a joke? Not funny.

I want to break up with you.

I'm sorry.

You're an idiot, Shagin.

Yes, I know.

Tell me where the body is.

What are you doing, January?

- Why are you here? - Help, he's going to kill me!

- Leave! - What are you doing?

- Let him go. - I said leave.

Let him go? He played you and these cops.

- Leave. - You've gone off the rails!

- Let him go. - How can you know it's not him?

How can your cops know that? But I know. Leave.

- Didn't you hear me? I told you. - Leave.

- I said it's not him! - Ilya, leave.

You're setting me up too. This is my basement, he'll turn me in.

He won't be able to turn anyone in. Leave.

January. January.

Tell me where the body is.

Come on, run away.

I'll find him again, Shagin.

Stop interfering.

I think Tulupov will go to the cops tomorrow.

To turn me in. If he hasn't already.

I'll be charged with complicity.

You deserve it.

I asked you to turn January in.

You reap what you sow.

How could I do that? He comes and leaves when he wants.

Without any warning.

But what about back then? He was injured, wasn't he?

Who treated him? Where was he hiding?

Ilya, our relationship is flawed.

When I need something, you refuse to help.

But when you need something, you come to me.

- Alright, I got it. - What, am I wrong?

You're right. Sorry I woke you up. Good night.

Fine, never mind. Sit down.

Just because January tortured Tulupov in your basement

doesn't make you an accomplice.

You saved Tulupov, right?

The best defense is offense.

That's it.

So, write a note.

To the head of the investigation department from Shagin.

- Why? - Just in case?

Write down the following.

When I came to my office,

I discovered an unknown person in the basement,

who was torturing another unknown person.

No, Tulupov heard that I knew January.

He'll find out that we went to prison together, that's for sure.

Your word against his. You know what, keep writing.

I'll go change my clothes.

Then I'll go to my department and register your report.

Biscuits are delicious.

Hey, people are looking for you.

Why aren't you hiding?

I need a couple of guns and bullets.

What does it have to do with me?

You can give them to me.

Big, I gave you the stash.

So what, I owe you now?

Thank us for not killing you and your doctor.

Thank you.

I need a gun.

Then go to a hunting store. People are eating here.

I don't have a hunting license.

January, I'd give you a gun.

But can you guarantee that you won't rat me out?

- When someone finds it on you. - What?

You ratted Ahmed out.

So you won't help me?

I can give you this.

Whose is it? Afanasyeva.

You know, we'll have to say no to her.

Too bad, she wanted to pay in advance.

Then don't take it for now.

Can you explain to me what's going on?

I may get arrested, maybe not. But it's better to prepare.

I'll find out from Glebov anyway. Don't tell me if you don't want to.

Of course you will. Who is Vasilevskaya?

It's about plastic surgery.

I remember now. We'll finish this case.

Elza Rubashkina will take her case. They pay is good.

Will you break the news to her?

If Elza is still not here, then she won't come at all.

Did you have a quarrel?

It's not the right word. It doesn't matter.

How do you even talk to women? I just...

Wait, Polina.

Hello, Vera.

Can I see her?

Okay, I'll be there soon.

- Nastya is with Vera. - Thank God. Wait.

- Where did you get it? - You have to bring a gift.

Polina, where did you get it? You're amazing.

Go.

- Hi. - Hi.

- What is this? - It's for my daughter.

You found her? Congratulations.

As to why I'm here,

since I'm kind of a father again.

I don't want any trouble with the law.

I got it. Don't worry.

We haven't seen Tulupov yet. Not at his home, not at the precinct.

I thought he'd go to the DA office. But he didn't. Don't worry.

- Thank you. - Bye.

One more thing. Imagine that you're a simple driver.

You were attacked, almost killed.

Will you lay low and not go the the police?

I thought about it too. You see, people are different.

And besides, he went to prison before.

- Some criminals just hate cops. - He didn't seem like the type.

- Let's talk later. Go to your daughter. - Okay, bye.

- Yes? - Shagin, I have your girl.

What? Who is it?

I have your girl. But you can bring her back.

Don't touch Nastya.

Her name's not Nastya.

Ilya, it's me, Elza. Elza!

Elza, what did he do to you?

I want an exchange. Bring me Zoya and I'll give you Elza.

You're a dirt bag. Don't touch her.

If you lie to me, I'll hang up and call off our deal.

I want an exchange. Bring me Zoya and I'll give you Elza.

What?

I want an exchange. Bring me Zoya and I'll give you Elza.

I'm not going to do that. It's impossible.

I'll give you 30 seconds.

If you don't say yes, I'll hang up.

And you'll receive her head instead. One. Two.

- Fine. - That's better.

Bring her at eight. If you're late, she dies.

If I suspect that you're not alone, she dies.

You talk to cops, she dies. Got it?

Yes, but...

Did you forget something?

- Mikhail, I have a problem. - How? You were gone for five minutes.

I told you not to contact the police.

Wait, don't hang up. Wait.

Zoya has security. I had to convince him to get rid of it.

- Did you succeed? - How? You interrupted me.

Shagin, it's your first and last warning.

- What happened? - It was a mistake, sorry.

How much security does Zoya have?

One person. You've seen too many movies. I barely convinced them to give me one man.

- Why? - Just in case.

Shagin.

Vera, I can't come today.

Try to explain to her. Actually, no. Give her the phone.

Hi, daughter.

Nastya, I can't come today.

I have something important to do. I have to help one person.

But we'll meet soon. Wait for me, okay?

I love you very much.

Hello? Nastya, can you hear me?

Vera, I can't tell you now.

If Glebov calls, tell him I'm nearby.

I love you both. Everything will be alright.

I need a ride.

Pestryakov!

- What? - Someone's here to see you.

- Who? - I don't know.

Hi.

Are you here for Tramadol?

I need a gun.

Okay. Why do you think I can get a gun?

Can you?

Well...

- Okay. Come back tomorrow. - I need it now.

No, wait. I don't have a gun here. I'll have to meet someone a pay to get it.

I have one hour.

- It'll be expensive. - Don't worry about money.

Why do you need it?

The Butcher took Elza.

- Wait. Elza is your woman? - Yes.

- What does he want? - Something I can't provide.

So it's cheaper to get a gun?

He's not asking for money.

Fine. Let's have a talk.

Here.

That's all I have. The rest in at the bank.

It's enough. Thank you.

Did something happen?

Should I ask Glebov for help?

No, not this time.

- Polina, I have a favor to ask. - What is it?

Don't tell Glebov anything about it, okay?

- Okay. - If I

don't call at half to nine,

tell him to gather a special unit and come to this address.

But not earlier than that. Or else someone might die.

And I also need your car.

- Hello. - Hi.

Take care of yourself.

- Have you changed your mind? - No.

Bullets.

- It was the same gun. - What do you mean?

I went to prison because someone planted the same gun to me. I remember.

Are you going to shoot now?

You mean to practice?

Do you even know how to shoot?

I've done it before.

Count it.

I trust you.

Do you have a plan?

I'll figure it out on the spot.

I hope so.

- Do I have half an hour? - I think one and a half.

- Then I'll grab dinner nearby. - Okay.

Ilya Petrovich. Thanks for thinking about me.

I'll never forget how you saved me.

Zoya, I need to talk to you. Let's go for a ride.

- Shall we? - Okay.

Get in.

Zoya, calm down. Calm down, okay? I'm not the killer.

Do you understand?

You said I saved you.

Remember that? Now you must help me save another person's life.

The killer kidnapped a woman who's close to me.

He wants to exchange her life for yours.

Zoya. Calm down. I won't give you to him, you understand?

Understand?

I have a gun, it'll be alright.

But I can't untie you now,

because he knows you wouldn't come out of your own will.

That's why I had to kidnap you.

I won't let him take you. Okay?

Don't worry, it'll be fine.

Try to remember the way back. If something goes wrong, run. Okay?

The police will arrive in half an hour anyway.

I'll free you, but keep your hands behind your back.

Got it?

I brought her here. Hey!

Come out.

Hey! Where's Elza?

- Put down the knife and let her go. - You first.

Calm down. It's alright.

Step away from Elza. And I'll step away from Zoya.

Calm down.

Face down! Lie down! Do as I said!

It won't shoot.

It's broken. The game is over, Shagin.

Are you awake?

Why are you doing it?

Organs. Money. Business.

Shagin.

You're living your life wrong.

You're friends with the wrong people.

You're always at the wrong place at the wrong time.

You defend the wrong people.

Take him away.

January! Don't kill him.

Of course not. I'll do it when we're in prison.

The cops will be here soon. You have to leave.

I won't run away anymore. I did what I wanted, time to go back.

You're a fool, Shagin.

Do you know any other words?

Why didn't you tell me what happened?

We have surveillance, sensors, cool tech stuff, snipers.

I know your snipers. Get down to business.

Business...

Pestryakov organized a criminal network among the medical community.

They traded human organs.

- He supplied them to trans... transp... - Transplantation Society.

Right, to these centers for surgeries.

Neither doctors nor patients cared where the organs came from.

- It's about the money. - Don't they keep accounts?

Please. What accounts? They forged everything.

We've arrested five surgeons now.

Do you know what kind of chaos it unleashed?

Those surgeons pressured the patients. Their patients didn't give a damn

who and where the organs were from.

There was a government official among them. It hurt our investigation.

Did you figure out why they left heads everywhere?

Why did they need Zoya in particular?

Leaving heads around was Tulupov's idea.

He and Pestryakov were in prison together. When they were let go, they began scheming.

And this Tulupov is a sadist in general.

Or just a sick person. Thank God January killed him.

And about Zoya. These two got an order for a lot of money.

They needed a kidney with AB negative and some other features that Zoya had.

They searched for a victim for a while and found her at the hospital.

They wanted this case to be their last one. They decided to stop after it.

- They're lying. They wouldn't stop. - Of course.

Glebov, I saw myself in Pestryakov. We had similar lives.

Don't compare yourself to this creature.

Eat some apples instead. They're sweet.

Glebov, you're a fool.

Detective, there's a visitor with the court's permission.

Alright. Hang in there.

- How are you feeling? How's your head? - I'm fine.

I brought some clean clothes. Here. Change.

Guys.

We have only five minutes. Let's talk about the case.

Of course.

Look. Everything's bad.

Pestryakov is doing his best to incriminate you.

He testified that you brought Januarev to him.

Harboring a fugitive, article 316.

He also told them everything about the gun you bought.

Illegal acquisition and storage of firearms, article 222.

And Zoya told them all the details about how you brought her to Tulupov.

Abduction, article 126. Altogether it equals five years in prison.

But there's hope. As your lawyer, I'll do my best to get a jury.

And I hope they won't believe the testimony of a killer.

Besides, the gun was out of order. We can use it to our advantage.

And January is doing a good job.

He claims he saw you here for the first time.

It's Januarev's testimony against Pestryakov's testimony.

But we can't get rid of Zoya's testimony.

She won't lie for us.

We can try to convince her to withdraw her claim.

Therefore, if everything goes well, you'll get probation or walk free.

Your time is over.

- I brought Nastya to see you. - You can see her through a car window.

- Thank you, Elza. - You're welcome.

Hi.

- Hello. - Hello. Ilya'll be transferred soon.

Do you remember what we talked about? Don't be afraid, look at your dad.

Okay? Let's go.

They're transporting him.

Get in the car.

Thank you for everything you've done and continue doing.

You think I'm helping him for you?

Nothing like that. You're his past and one can't keep living in the past.

- Igor Mikhailovich. - Come in.

- Hey. - Hi.

Well...

We agreed you'd let him out with a travel ban.

Zoya withdrew her claim. The gun was out of order.

- Why is he still detained? - Because he has a criminal record.

Because he was harboring a fugitive.

He kidnapped a girl. Got it?

It doesn't matter that she doesn't have any claims.

The government has claims against him.

Article 76 of the Criminal Code. Do you remember?

I won't make any deals with you.

- He helped us. - He'd help if he filed a report.

Why the hell did he start that shooting? With repeated offenders.

Who does he think he is? Zorro?

The matter is closed. He'll be detained until the court hearing.

Go, Glebov.

Just one minute.

- You're a fool, Shagin. - I'm glad to see you too.

Why did you start the fight? There are only criminals in your cell.

- They could have killed you. - But they didn't.

- They didn't. - So?

What?

I can't bring your daughter here.

It's easier than bringing her to prison. Glebov, please, do your best.

Shagin, it's time for your shot.

- Should I bring you anything? - Bring Nastya. Okay?

- Bring Nastya. - I'll try.

- Maybe a pill will do? - No, a shot.

- Hello. - Hello.

Come in.

- Hi, Nastya. - Hello.

Come closer, he's your dad.

Your toy.

You used to love it when you were little. Remember?

Do you remember?

I'm not little anymore.

Nastya! Nastya, wait!

What are you afraid of? He's your dad.

I know he has bruises, but they'll fade and he'll be very handsome.

Let's go. Let's go.

Honorable Judge, honorable Jury.

Four months, four investigation units,

29 forensic scientists, detectives and psychologists

were looking for the killer.

But he was found by only one person.

Ilya Shagin.

Thanks to him we won't see headlines like

"Another severed head was discovered" anymore.

I...

I won't describe the horror of this situation to you.

Just believe me, it was terrible.

When an ax is being held above your neck and you know it will go down,

because it happened to other victims too,

you don't care where the gun that shot the killer came from.

I experienced it firsthand, so I know what I'm talking about.

And one more thing. I'm asking you to consider

that Shagin's eight year old daughter is waiting for him in this building.

The girl has never seen her mother, who died while giving birth.

Ilya Shagin has to take care of her.

And I'm sure he'll bring her up to be a wonderful and decent person.

Why am I so sure of that?

Because the night Shagin went down that basement, he knew the risks.

His life, if he loses,

and his freedom, if he wins.

But he didn't have time to worry about it, because human lives were at stake.

Human life is priceless.

It is the highest priority.

That's why Shagin made the only possible choice he had.

They say that no one can judge winners.

But turns out it's false.

And now

the winner's fate is in your hands.

That's all.

Thank you.

Don't forget to write down the date.

Has the jury reached the verdict?

Yes, Your Honor.

According to article 339 of the Criminal Procedure Code,

you had to answer the following questions.

Is it proven that the defendant harbored a fugitive and thus violated article 216?

Not proven.

Is it proven that the defendant illegally acquired and stored firearms?

Not proven.

Is it proven that the defendant abducted a person?

It is proven.

- Is the defendant guilty of this crime? - Guilty.

Thank you.

Excuse me. That's not all.

According to article 339 of the Criminal Process Code,

we think the defendant deserves mercy

and thus we suggest to sentence him to probation.

All rise.

The court is leaving to deliberate on the verdict.

Thanks for coming out.

Shagin's office was sealed along with the rest of his things.

- I know. - There's a notebook among his things.

Ilya asked me to get it. He used to write letters for his daughter

and didn't know where to send them so he collected them in one place.

He asked me to find it and give it to her.

- Give it to her. - Where did you get it?

Don't ask. I knew Shagin will need it. That's it.

Thanks. You're amazing.

This morning I found this note.

Sometimes I get threats, but asking for a harsher verdict...

That's the first one. It's usually the opposite.

Friends of criminal threaten to kill me if I don't release their buddies.

Did you decide to sabotage the prosecution by tarnishing out reputation?

I didn't do it.

If you were threatened, then appoint a new hearing with a new jury.

- Do you not like this jury? - Of course you do.

Yes, I do. You should have made a better speech.

Be quiet, both of you. I thought I should show you the note.

- We're ready for a new hearing. - No.

I've heard what I needed. Let's go back to the courtroom.

By the name of the Russian Federation,

The court, consisting of the Federal Judge, Pasechnikova Viktoria Ivanovna,

the jury, the prosecutor, Zvyagintsev Evgeniy Andreevich,

and the defendant, Shagin Ilya Petrovich,

has considered the details of the case against Shagin.

The court considered Shagov's actions according to article 126

of the Criminal Code.

The defendant has been found guilty of a crime covered by article 126

of the Criminal Code.

And to impose a sentence of three years of probation.

The decision can be appealed within 10 days.

The court is adjourned.

- Congratulations. - Thank you. You were great.

Thank you.

- What a day. Congratulations! - Thank you.

- Good job. - Congratulations.

Congratulations.

Are you really my dad?

Really.

And we'll live together?

If you don't mind.

Shall we go?

We could live together too, by the way.

I have a one room flat. It's spacious and luxurious.

- There's no kindergarten near your house. - No. Why would we need it?

- Figure it out, detective. - Wait.

Are you saying that...

you're pregnant?

With your child.

Great. Let's go, I'll show you.