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SAVIOUR

Wait! Wait!

I'm sorry, I'm very sorry people,

but we didn't have any offers today.

Enough for today!

You can go now!

Excuse me, please...

Mr. Gajevski, I'm telling you every day, there's nothing.

There's a crisis going on.

Wait until things settle down a bit.

So for the third time, we urgently ask of the

esteemed head of the board to do something so this editorship could,

under normal conditions, fulfill it's own business.

- Water-works are so... - Good afternoon.

What do you want?

I came because of that manuscript I gave you a month ago.

You remember, that novel, "Epidemic".

About the pestilence that spreads around the town like a plague

- it's an allegory for bureaucracy. - I remember, just a moment.

- Where were we? - Water-works are so...

Are corroded so much that they start to leak so that every room stinks

of dampness and became inappropriate for work and dwelling.

Excuse me, but can't you see the situation we're in?

I just want to know will you publish it or not.

Unfortunately, I must return it to you. It's not for publishing.

But you promised. You said that it's splendid.

I can't remember, maybe I did. Maybe I liked it, personally.

But there are other members of the editorship. I think that most of them

criticized the way the plague was spreading,

it seemed very unrealistic.

- Where were we? - Inappropriate for work and dwelling.

Yes. Write this too. Floors became so rotten and worm-eaten that

they could tear down in any moment now.

And they became good for nesting of mice, rats and other vermin.

But sir, the novel is a symbolistic situation, you can't expect it to be

- realistic like in life. - I'm sorry. But I really can't help you.

And even if artistic value would be alright, it's hard that we decide

to publish the novel in this kind of situation.

You understand me. Goodbye.

And so, related to everything that was written, we ask that

the head of the board send commission soon.

Nothing without the money. Now leave us alone, you see we have work?

- What is it? - He's asking again.

Here you are. And you don't have to pay me.

I think the business will be closed anyway.

Thank you, Mr. Rupcic.

So mister writer, all your stuff is here.

Madam, I'll pay you in a few days, be patient.

Be patient...you haven't paid me in 3 months and I have to be patient?

I could have a new lodger, I'm a poor widow, I live thanks to that money.

I assure you, I'll pay you everything as soon as I get a job.

You and a job! You're looking for it but you're hoping not to find it.

And what job are you capable of? Come on, please!

Let me go! I'm still a lodger here!

Lodger?! Alright!

I won't let anyone annoy me!

- Good afternoon. - Good afternoon.

Well miss, how it's going?

Same as you.

- No luck. - What can we do?

Times are like that, people aren't interested in books.

I think so too.

You have many books?

Whole shelves at home.

All yours?

No. My father's.

And you?

No. This is all I have.

Why did you stand so close to me? When we're close together,

selling will be much harder for both of us.

- It's a little bit cold. - Yes.

Here.

Take this.

- Don't, that's too much. - No, I have so many scarfs,

I don't really need this one.

- How can I repay you? - It's not important. Maybe I will ask you

to sell our books sometimes.

Here, I'll give my phone number.

3, 0, 6, 4.

- What's your name? - Sonja.

- How much are you asking for these books? - Whatever you're willing to give.

Madam, please, that girl that was standing here, do you know

- where she lives? - Son, I know as much as you do.

But she often comes here.

As your Mayor, I'm bothered by all the problems of this town.

Cause you are the roots of this town, and foundation of it all

commerce, economy, industry, food production and culture.

You are the bloodflow of this town,

it's driving force.

And at the same time, while you make this town alive,

it's not capable to give you

even basic resources for normal living.

That's why, my fellow citizens, ladies and gentlemen, I came here,

to do everything, with your help,

to make your life better and more bearable.

But you must realize, that even we who preside in this town,

encounter so many problems.

We're now in a big economic crisis that has overtaken,

not just our country,

but the whole of Europe.

But, in spite of that, we invest a lot of effort to

solve problems...that are of basic importance to you.

Where you're going to live and what work you'll be doing.

And because of that, my fellow citizens,

I call you to follow us,

because we're taking care of your own good.

And don't forget that old folk proverb,

"After the rain, sun will show up!"

Madam, did that girl, Sonja, come here?

- You remember her? - I do. She didn't.

If you care so much, you should wait here. Maybe she'll show up.

Excuse me sir, I must ask you to sleep some other place.

Here is strictly forbidden.

You think I'm doing this because I like it?

I know but I am the park keeper and I must warn you.

If the police find you here, you'll end up in jail for drifting.

Let them come! At least I'll sleep on expense of the state.

Is that you, Mr. Rupcic?

Mr. Gajski!

What are you doing in that uniform?

Well, I closed my business because of the debts.

I entered in public service. It's much safer that way.

Paycheck is certain.

What can we do? Times are like that.

Alright, I'll find another place, I don't want to get you in trouble.

Wait! Well... I know one place, but it's not comfortable.

What comfort do I need?

And don't tell anyone about this.

And just for a night or two.

Or I'll be in trouble if someone hears about this.

Don't worry, Mr. Rupcic.

Here. Abandoned building of the Central Bank.

260 rooms are completely empty.

Building is sealed but I know how to enter.

- No one comes here? - Just some officials, occasionally.

But no one at this time.

Not there, here.

Entrance is a little bit odd but that's the only way to get in.

Help me.

Come on, pull it up.

Just come after me.

You see. Who knows who can easily find the way in.

- Just don't tell anyone. - Don't worry.

I won't go further. You can settle yourself as you wish.

And like I said, only for one night or two.

Alright. Thank you, Mr. Rupcic.

Central. Can I help you?

I need one number just I'm not sure that...

I'll connect you with group A.

Group A. Controlled numbers. Hello, how can I help you?

I need a number of one girl. Her name's Sonja, I think she lives with her father.

- 3064. - Yes! That's her number! Thank you!

Hello. Daddy, see this miracle! Phone is broken but it rings. Hello!

Hello. Who's there?

Is that you, Sonja?

I'm the one from the market, I was selling books. You remember?

It's unbelievable, it's strange we are talking.

- Where are you calling from? - From the abandoned Central Bank.

I got your number by a miracle. Please, tell me where do you live?

Chestnut Street 97.

Hello. Hello!

Chestnut Street 97...

Salute to the Saviour!

Salute to the Saviour!

My ladies and gentlemen,

I'm happy to see that our mission is becoming a reality.

The ones who weren't on our side are joining us now.

The ones who are against us, disappear one by one.

That day is not far, when we'll be only us and no one else.

And now tell me, what is with professor Boskovic?

He will die tonight, Great Saviour. His address is Chestnut Street 97.

His daughter is with him.

- Somebody's upstairs! - Get him!

Get him!

It was right here, sir.

I was standing upstairs.

Chief, there's no trace of what we're looking for.

No trace of any banquet or anyone's presence.

But that can't be true, they were really here.

I saw them.

Come with me, please.

Let's go!

Now you'll see where they stock their food.

But it was all here.

And maybe they killed professor Boskovic already.

I found his apartment ravaged, this morning.

I'm sure at the professor's apartment, if he's alive,

we'll find everything in order.

Believe me sir, this is serious. And they are a danger to us all.

Sir, it's already afternoon, I've been on my feet all morning,

and I have a busy night ahead of me.

Go and get some sleep.

Enough.

Enough! Stop it!

I know very well who you are and what you're up to!

But it won't work!

That's some spy! We should show him!

Stop it! Stop it!

Let that man go. I will take care of him.

Come on, let's go.

I am professor Martin Boskovic.

Professor Boskovic is murdered.

I'm not yet.

I anticipated their attack, so I prepared to escape.

Your phone call was a signal that it was time to move.

Why didn't you inform the police?

You saw how they believed you.

Here we are.

I moved to a house with my friends who now live abroad.

Please.

Come in, come in.

This is my daughter, I believe you already met.

Do come in.

Mr. Gajski, what do you do? What's your occupation?

I studied philosophy. Then tried to write but with no success.

I don't do anything really, I am unemployed.

Philosophy?

Have you read a book by Ert Ertrus "Warehouse of Rat King"?

No.

The book was written 400 years ago in Germany.

Author was burned at the stake, in Bremen.

Like you're not some writer, I'm not some scientist. People don't believe me.

Or they laugh when they hear what I am doing here.

But maybe we could together, join, you and me...

Science is not my bright side.

All the same. I'm offering you a position as my assistant.

If you accept, you must live here.

It would be my honor but I'm afraid I wouldn't be much help.

Now if you'll excuse me.

- So, can I consider you as my assistant? - You may, professor.

We'll talk later about what lies ahead for us.

Ert Ertrus. "Warehouse of King Rat".

Rat. That cunning and dark creature can rule the man's mind.

It rules the secrets of underground where it's hiding...

Has a power of transforming its own shape.

They have hands, legs, wear suits, have faces, eyes, movements

so that they do not differ from human at all.

Pest, hunger, wars, raids relish them.

Then rats gathered, secretly transformed,

working as people.

You'll speak with them,

not knowing... what they are.

They steal and sell with gaining profit understandable for a honest man.

They deceive with burnish of their suit and liquidity of their talk.

They loot and burn, spy, they're surrounded by wealth.

They eat and drink a lot. And most of all, they love power.

In time of crisis, Saviour comes among them,

Guinean big rat.

He gives them power that humans can't understand.

Have a seat.

What do you think? Did the experiment work?

If you're looking for rat poison, then, it did.

I'm not looking for a weapon for rat animals, but for rat people.

Can you believe, that night in the bank, you were not surrounded by people.

What if they were rats disguised as people?

I'm trying to produce indicator B.

It's purpose is so the matter found can be traced,

even the smallest trails of rats in people.

And kill them.

Chemicals that I need, disappear over the night from the stores.

If you wish, I can find them.

Think about it.

It won't be safe.

Working with me, you'll draw attention of the whole crowd.

They'll try to kill you more than they'll try to kill me.

And why do you need that so much?

A great number of rats are in my place, so I need it to...

Why didn't you say that right away? And I noticed that.

So many of them have breeded, lately.

- You know, I'm renting rooms... - Alright, alright...

I must warn you right away, expenses of supplying...

- Don't worry, I'll pay for everything. - Alright, alright...

Come in two days. We'll work something out.

Sonja, what's a matter?

I don't know.

On the shelf, between medicaments.

Some rat.

Those eyes, it looked right at me. I feel so sick.

I never felt something like this before.

Come, you'll feel better.

What happened, sir?

You have rats here in this dump.

What rats in our restaurant?

Real rats, you idiot!

There.

Sonja is not in danger anymore.

Like nothing happened.

People in the restaurant. You remember, what did they look like?

Everything seemed normal.

Now he's obsessed with devouring of his own kind.

Rat cannibal.

Tonight we'll put him in the sewer.

This one first, then more of them.

Why did you kill those rats?

That's our job. We're from public utilities.

Sonja, what are you doing here?

Well, I came outside.

I was worried about you.

Sonja. Sonja!

Did she really look like me?

Yes, very.

What was she wearing?

I can't remember.

Saviour.

When he disappears they become what they were.

From your story I can't understand what you wanted to say.

Is it a murder or an accident?

First you say that professor Boskovic could be bitten by some animal

some rat. Then, that he's victim of some organization.

Either can be true.

If someone dies when bitten by an animal, in criminal practice,

we treat that like an accident.

But if those animals have a collusive plan of action then that

cannot be an accident.

If I remember well, you already took us to the Bank to show us

the headquarters of some secret underground organization.

Yes.

I just couldn't even imagine that members of that

organization could be rats.

And that so many people are already in their service.

Sir, you've too gone far.

- Something new? -Nothing you haven't seen yourself, chief.

- Pack everything. - Alright.

Receive my most sincere condolences, miss. Sir.

Let me express my deepest condolences in this sad moment for all of us.

- Who are these people? - I don't know.

I never seen them before.

Let's go.

Let's hurry.

Please, keep this between us.

I've noticed myself that some strange things are

going on there lately.

That's not an isolated case, mister Mayor.

They're holding some significant points in town.

- And with the chief of police... - You leave that to me.

I'll take care of that.

Tell me, can you continue to work on that indicator by yourself?

Maybe I could.

I learned a lot from the late professor.

- Just as you know... - About the chemicals, don't worry.

I'll get them.

We should stay in contact. And please, when you come

the next time, don't come in the main entrance, come in the postern.

Through the backyard. Announce yourself to my personal secretary.

That person is of my full trust.

Come. I'll show you.

I'm sorry. In 5 minutes I have a very important meeting.

I really don't know if I can thank you enough.

You will, when we succeed, young man.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

You know what this means?

Your father produced that indicator after all.

They came to destroy this and they all died.

We don't know what the professor did that night.

- Should we call the police? - No.

Only the Mayor can know about this.

I'll remove these.

I don't know anything about that.

I can only inform mister Mayor that you are here.

What was your name again?

Gajski. Ivan Gajski.

I'm sorry. Mister Mayor is not even here.

He just went out.

And if you can't wait, write what you have to say,

fill the application and give it to me.

Like he couldn't have left me some note.

We should go there again tomorrow.

Who knows what's going on there.

And maybe he's dead too.

Salute to the Saviour!

Please sir, tell me where's the man who came in to your apartment.

Who are you? What is it with you?

Maybe he's here.

Sir, can you explain to me what you want?

Who are you looking for?

He's here somewhere.

What is it? Who are you looking for, sir?

Listen, who gave you the right to do that?

We should call the police.

Not the police, that man is insane. We should call the hospital.

Please, help me. He must have escaped here.

What are you looking for, anyway?

Monster-man, a rat!

Go to hell, sir.

If rats bother you, catch them by yourself.

Be reasonable. That's humans with the powers of the rats.

If I kill their leader, they're done.

Maybe you have a rat in your brain, eh?

- What are you doing here? - He's looking for some rat.

- Take him to the asylum. - Come on, go away.

- And you. Come with me. - I'm not going anywhere!

- I'm not going anywhere! - Sir!

Hey stop! What are you doing? Leave that man alone.

Mister Mayor!

Gentleman is my friend.

- Get me a car. - Yes sir, mister Mayor!

- Everything is alright, it's alright! - Mayor.

He got away. And I almost got him.

Who, Mr. Gajski? What is it with you?

Saviour.

Here.

This belongs to him.

Fantastic!

Why'd you do this by yourself? Why didn't you inform me?

I was looking for you. Your secretary didn't tell you?

My dear Mr. Gajski, she was one of them.

I'm surrounded by them. I cannot be sure anymore.

Don't be surprised that I'm alone here now.

Lately I often get out at night by myself.

I feel that something is going on.

I know that I have to do something, just don't know what.

Professor Boskovic could save us, he knew everything.

Actually, he produced indicator B.

Well, why didn't you tell me that right away?

You're the saviour of this town.

Car is here, mister Mayor.

Let them take this gentleman home. We must meet tomorrow,

- come in my office. - Thank you, mister Mayor.

To the Flower Square, please.

Great Saviour, they told me to guard the Bank.

But they haven't told me that you have meetings there, by night.

Man was without a roof over his head and I just wanted to help.

There. That "help" is giving you away.

It proves that you remained what you were. Execute it!

What is it, Mr. Gajski?

Like you didn't expect that this could be me?

Now you see that we are everywhere and on every position.

In spite of your indicator.

Don't be afraid Mr. Gajski. We're more human than any of you.

Our bond with them just gives us supernatural power.

You'll have a close encounter with us, like your friend, Mr. Rupcic.

Or daughter of professor Boskovic, that time in the restaurant.

All our kind has gone through this. That bonds us. It gives us power.

Soon or after, everybody will be with us.

From today there will exist another Gajski, beside you.

Ours.

And loyal to us, like your fiancee.

Have you noticed any difference between

yours and our Sonja?

Ours is more regardless, perhaps.

But she's more of a woman.

Mr. Gajski, like you don't have nothing to say.

We are old friends.

We'll see each other more from now on, besides, we'll have the same cause.

Execute it!

Ivan, don't go home! They're already there. They occupied everything.

I barely managed to escape.

I know who you are.

You're not Sonja.

Ivan, what's wrong with you?

Ivan...

Who was messing with this?

No one. You know that I don't understand that.

Come.

Come.

I'm dying and there's no hope at all for you.

As long as the new Saviour appears.

And he will come. In our time of crisis.

He will come, soon maybe.

He will come.