1 00:06:48,345 --> 00:06:53,045 MYSTERIOUS PORTRAIT 2 00:07:12,650 --> 00:07:16,625 ALL EVENTS AND CHARACTERS ARE FICTIONAL ANY COINCIDENCE WITH REALITY IS CHANCED. 3 00:12:19,370 --> 00:12:20,210 Ava. 4 00:12:21,210 --> 00:12:23,560 Richard? Aren't you working today? 5 00:12:24,929 --> 00:12:27,009 Yes, I’m working, I just stopped by on the way. 6 00:12:29,934 --> 00:12:30,744 What's happened? 7 00:12:31,930 --> 00:12:33,380 Somehow 8 00:12:35,330 --> 00:12:36,450 things aren't going well 9 00:12:40,094 --> 00:12:40,924 nothing. 10 00:12:41,113 --> 00:12:41,923 Here. 11 00:12:49,964 --> 00:12:50,824 What are you talking about? 12 00:12:55,370 --> 00:12:56,180 Richard, 13 00:12:57,243 --> 00:12:58,183 What's "not going well"? 14 00:12:59,112 --> 00:12:59,932 Well... 15 00:13:00,911 --> 00:13:01,791 With us. 16 00:13:12,920 --> 00:13:14,230 Are you leaving me? 17 00:13:17,077 --> 00:13:18,766 - By texting with someone? - No. 18 00:13:18,791 --> 00:13:20,371 - So you're not quitting? - No. 19 00:13:20,684 --> 00:13:22,644 I'm quitting. But I didn't correspond. 20 00:13:27,750 --> 00:13:28,950 Sorry. 21 00:13:31,790 --> 00:13:33,430 Wait a second, this is important. 22 00:13:39,755 --> 00:13:41,215 Finally knock him out. 23 00:13:42,720 --> 00:13:44,640 Please. Enough. 24 00:13:44,980 --> 00:13:46,180 It's rude. 25 00:13:46,720 --> 00:13:48,715 Well, I wanted to call. 26 00:13:48,740 --> 00:13:50,680 And I tried, at home. 27 00:13:51,070 --> 00:13:52,120 But you weren't home. 28 00:13:52,710 --> 00:13:54,340 Richard, your text messages are disturbing people. 29 00:13:54,380 --> 00:13:55,830 We're in the library. 30 00:13:55,861 --> 00:13:57,571 This is not a place for talking. 31 00:14:03,200 --> 00:14:04,500 Just go already. 32 00:14:05,290 --> 00:14:07,760 - Wait a minute. - No, go away. Now. 33 00:14:07,785 --> 00:14:10,735 - Ava, I’ll explain everything to you. - Richard, go! Alive! 34 00:14:10,840 --> 00:14:12,930 - Let me finish! - I don't care. 35 00:14:12,961 --> 00:14:14,651 I'm not going to listen to you. 36 00:14:14,698 --> 00:14:15,698 You're embarrassing me. 37 00:14:15,729 --> 00:14:18,739 You're rude, you're stupid, you don't care on the feelings of others 38 00:14:18,890 --> 00:14:20,360 and in general to everything around. 39 00:14:21,688 --> 00:14:22,738 You're also illiterate. 40 00:14:25,430 --> 00:14:26,400 And you're a bitch. 41 00:14:28,030 --> 00:14:29,190 Are you serious? 42 00:14:37,070 --> 00:14:37,880 Get out. 43 00:14:38,260 --> 00:14:40,600 Take your phone and leave. 44 00:14:40,640 --> 00:14:41,640 I heard you. 45 00:14:41,800 --> 00:14:45,100 We break up, nothing goes well. Otherwise I didn’t notice. 46 00:14:45,131 --> 00:14:46,761 Thank you, you are free. 47 00:15:04,291 --> 00:15:05,231 Where is the picture? 48 00:15:07,200 --> 00:15:08,080 I don't know. 49 00:15:08,480 --> 00:15:09,540 Where is your friend? 50 00:15:10,280 --> 00:15:11,100 Not sure. 51 00:15:11,770 --> 00:15:13,395 And what does this mean?! 52 00:15:13,420 --> 00:15:15,120 This means he is missing. 53 00:15:15,380 --> 00:15:17,020 He didn't call or write. 54 00:15:17,110 --> 00:15:18,630 I have no idea where he is. 55 00:15:19,160 --> 00:15:20,780 And where is the picture itself? 56 00:15:20,811 --> 00:15:23,005 OK. Then what do you know? 57 00:15:23,030 --> 00:15:25,240 He went into the house, and I went to the cinema. 58 00:15:25,580 --> 00:15:27,360 I took two tickets for an alibi. 59 00:15:27,500 --> 00:15:30,630 I've been waiting for him all night but there was no word or breath from him. 60 00:15:31,379 --> 00:15:32,662 Have you checked the house? 61 00:15:34,070 --> 00:15:34,880 Yes. 62 00:15:35,040 --> 00:15:36,270 ANTIQUE HOUSE "BY THE MOUNTAIN" 63 00:15:36,320 --> 00:15:37,130 And? 64 00:15:37,300 --> 00:15:41,330 The window through which he I wanted to get in, everything was still intact. 65 00:15:41,701 --> 00:15:43,371 - Whole? - Yes. 66 00:15:46,029 --> 00:15:49,399 You know, I don’t advise you to separate us, if life is precious. 67 00:15:49,650 --> 00:15:51,320 We don't scam anyone. 68 00:15:51,840 --> 00:15:54,860 Otherwise why would I be here? crucified in front of you. 69 00:15:55,542 --> 00:15:58,262 You need a portrait. We are doing this. 70 00:15:58,293 --> 00:15:59,753 The agreement was for today. 71 00:15:59,900 --> 00:16:03,030 - Please, now is not the time for persuasion. - Oh, no, no, no. 72 00:16:03,240 --> 00:16:04,470 I don't agree. 73 00:16:05,040 --> 00:16:07,140 In my opinion, this is exactly the most important thing. 74 00:16:07,820 --> 00:16:09,220 An agreement is an agreement. 75 00:16:09,640 --> 00:16:11,740 We Bancrofts keep our word. 76 00:16:12,510 --> 00:16:14,270 And we expect the same from others. 77 00:16:15,890 --> 00:16:18,860 But you had the nerve appear without a picture. 78 00:16:19,371 --> 00:16:21,031 I'd be careful. 79 00:16:21,603 --> 00:16:23,073 Yes, I already understand you. 80 00:16:25,900 --> 00:16:27,055 At five o'clock 81 00:16:28,580 --> 00:16:29,620 be on the phone. 82 00:17:01,295 --> 00:17:02,215 Mr. Whitlock? 83 00:17:02,240 --> 00:17:04,630 Yes. Please come in. 84 00:17:12,641 --> 00:17:13,740 Wow... 85 00:17:17,579 --> 00:17:20,939 Here. This is what you asked for. 86 00:17:25,220 --> 00:17:26,920 - May I? - Certainly. 87 00:17:33,151 --> 00:17:34,663 Incredible. 88 00:17:35,683 --> 00:17:38,230 I called the whole country looking for 89 00:17:38,700 --> 00:17:41,620 and she is here, literally next door. 90 00:17:43,010 --> 00:17:44,915 A friend gave me your number. 91 00:17:44,940 --> 00:17:46,680 You mentioned it, yes. 92 00:17:47,100 --> 00:17:49,006 But here's what's strange - 93 00:17:49,693 --> 00:17:52,272 I couldn't find anything about you anywhere. 94 00:17:53,177 --> 00:17:54,791 We don't need advertising. 95 00:17:57,090 --> 00:17:59,000 Well, apparently this is fate. 96 00:18:00,360 --> 00:18:02,560 Do you believe in fate, Mr. Whitlock? 97 00:18:05,750 --> 00:18:07,320 I prefer not to think about her. 98 00:18:14,010 --> 00:18:16,560 Tell me what kind of payment do you accept? 99 00:18:17,080 --> 00:18:20,210 Cash only. But we haven't discussed the price yet. 100 00:18:20,241 --> 00:18:21,661 Well, there you go, my friend. 101 00:18:21,850 --> 00:18:23,538 The price doesn't matter to me. 102 00:18:24,770 --> 00:18:27,304 I want that at the end of my life 103 00:18:27,686 --> 00:18:30,906 I was surrounded only wonderful works of art. 104 00:18:31,580 --> 00:18:32,580 Not money. 105 00:18:34,120 --> 00:18:36,920 After all, beauty never ages. 106 00:18:37,147 --> 00:18:39,240 On the contrary, it only gets prettier. 107 00:18:40,322 --> 00:18:42,857 And it will never sink into oblivion. 108 00:18:44,833 --> 00:18:45,930 Yes. 109 00:18:47,160 --> 00:18:48,660 Unlike us. 110 00:19:00,780 --> 00:19:02,180 Where's my picture? 111 00:19:04,290 --> 00:19:06,090 Things didn't go according to plan. 112 00:19:29,950 --> 00:19:32,000 Hey Ava, it's Richard. 113 00:19:32,400 --> 00:19:33,870 We need to talk... 114 00:19:35,780 --> 00:19:37,795 Ava, this is your mother. 115 00:19:37,820 --> 00:19:42,700 It's ironic that I have to convince finally buy you a mobile phone, but... 116 00:19:43,809 --> 00:19:45,249 I don't understand you. 117 00:19:46,200 --> 00:19:47,355 Oh well. 118 00:19:47,380 --> 00:19:49,185 Dad and I wanted to ask, 119 00:19:49,210 --> 00:19:52,543 When are you going to arrive? home to check on us. 120 00:19:52,715 --> 00:19:53,715 Call back. 121 00:20:09,310 --> 00:20:10,120 Hello? 122 00:20:10,190 --> 00:20:14,080 My father will be back in a week. So I advise you to hurry up. 123 00:20:15,391 --> 00:20:16,611 Where can I give it to you? 124 00:20:17,100 --> 00:20:18,700 We are in the same place. 125 00:20:38,250 --> 00:20:39,667 As usual for me. 126 00:23:06,470 --> 00:23:07,570 What's the matter? 127 00:23:08,300 --> 00:23:10,000 Why did you call me here? 128 00:23:10,970 --> 00:23:12,064 Will you drink? 129 00:23:12,998 --> 00:23:14,114 OK. 130 00:23:14,139 --> 00:23:16,345 Can I have a double whiskey please? 131 00:23:16,370 --> 00:23:17,483 Thank you. 132 00:23:18,890 --> 00:23:20,970 What's there? Well? 133 00:23:21,364 --> 00:23:22,503 Spit it out. 134 00:23:23,510 --> 00:23:24,963 There's one little thing here. 135 00:23:25,670 --> 00:23:28,030 One of those people who don’t discuss things over the phone. 136 00:23:29,060 --> 00:23:30,115 I'm listening. 137 00:23:31,540 --> 00:23:32,714 There is a picture. 138 00:23:33,200 --> 00:23:37,713 In an old antique store. We need to sneak in and steal it. 139 00:23:38,350 --> 00:23:39,623 What kind of picture? 140 00:23:40,280 --> 00:23:43,240 Portrait. Oval portrait. 141 00:23:43,540 --> 00:23:45,753 Some kind of expensive rarity, or what? 142 00:23:47,320 --> 00:23:48,560 I don't know this. 143 00:23:49,420 --> 00:23:52,500 I only know that he is something important to whoever hired me. 144 00:23:54,156 --> 00:23:55,138 Thank you. 145 00:23:57,068 --> 00:23:58,471 Let him buy it then. 146 00:23:58,890 --> 00:24:00,111 Not for sale. 147 00:24:01,665 --> 00:24:03,043 How much will he pay? 148 00:24:03,964 --> 00:24:05,254 It's not your concern. 149 00:24:06,209 --> 00:24:08,078 I decided to grab more for myself. 150 00:24:09,809 --> 00:24:10,865 OK. 151 00:24:11,545 --> 00:24:12,653 How much will you give? 152 00:24:14,020 --> 00:24:15,126 Fifty pieces. 153 00:24:15,480 --> 00:24:16,552 Fifty?! 154 00:24:16,577 --> 00:24:17,807 Are you crazy? 155 00:24:19,173 --> 00:24:20,615 I'm not your killer. 156 00:24:20,799 --> 00:24:24,019 There is no need to kill anyone. I'm not one of those thieves. 157 00:24:24,140 --> 00:24:26,160 Yes? Well, me too. 158 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:29,288 Well, that's wonderful. 159 00:24:33,180 --> 00:24:34,273 But could you? 160 00:24:36,296 --> 00:24:37,406 What could I do? 161 00:24:38,403 --> 00:24:39,492 Kill? 162 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,356 If I had to. 163 00:24:42,570 --> 00:24:44,060 Like self-defense? 164 00:24:45,190 --> 00:24:46,241 Yes. 165 00:24:48,353 --> 00:24:50,833 Well, probably. 166 00:24:51,920 --> 00:24:52,932 Fine. 167 00:24:53,400 --> 00:24:54,446 And what? 168 00:24:54,900 --> 00:24:56,950 Is this antique dealer some kind of killer? 169 00:24:57,300 --> 00:24:58,315 No. 170 00:24:58,595 --> 00:25:00,005 But he is two meters tall. 171 00:25:02,040 --> 00:25:03,000 When do we start? 172 00:25:04,110 --> 00:25:05,430 I won't go. You yourself. 173 00:25:05,600 --> 00:25:06,440 What? 174 00:25:06,660 --> 00:25:10,380 I'm not giving you fifty grand for that. so that you can hold the door for me. 175 00:25:11,363 --> 00:25:12,773 I'm a well-connected person. 176 00:25:13,320 --> 00:25:15,920 And you just do what they tell you. 177 00:25:17,110 --> 00:25:18,456 What's the problem? 178 00:25:19,636 --> 00:25:20,720 Nothing. 179 00:25:21,524 --> 00:25:22,924 Don't flood it for me. 180 00:25:23,600 --> 00:25:25,405 I've known you for a long time. 181 00:25:25,430 --> 00:25:26,898 You're hiding something. 182 00:25:30,260 --> 00:25:32,090 I've already hired one guy... 183 00:25:32,500 --> 00:25:33,550 And? 184 00:25:33,770 --> 00:25:34,920 Don't know. 185 00:25:35,393 --> 00:25:38,210 He went to work. And disappeared somewhere. 186 00:25:38,480 --> 00:25:41,554 Wait, what is he stole the portrait and ran away? 187 00:25:42,210 --> 00:25:44,040 No. The portrait is in place. 188 00:25:44,500 --> 00:25:45,697 How do you know? 189 00:25:45,722 --> 00:25:48,667 The window through which he should have fit in intact. 190 00:25:49,180 --> 00:25:50,287 He's just 191 00:25:51,610 --> 00:25:52,632 disappeared. 192 00:26:00,626 --> 00:26:01,895 Well, do you agree? 193 00:26:01,920 --> 00:26:03,195 For fifty grand. 194 00:26:03,366 --> 00:26:04,626 Or am I looking further? 195 00:26:23,200 --> 00:26:24,261 Mr. Whitlock? 196 00:26:24,286 --> 00:26:25,836 Yes. Please come in. 197 00:26:39,770 --> 00:26:40,980 Is this her? 198 00:26:41,320 --> 00:26:44,180 Ah... Yes, she is. 199 00:26:54,490 --> 00:26:55,820 Mom's violin. 200 00:26:57,200 --> 00:26:58,740 It looks like it's broken. 201 00:26:58,780 --> 00:27:01,660 I don't play myself so I don't know what's wrong with her. 202 00:27:02,256 --> 00:27:04,330 I hope it can be fixed. 203 00:27:05,430 --> 00:27:08,280 Few things are lost forever. 204 00:27:09,020 --> 00:27:11,516 She definitely still has a chance. 205 00:27:12,900 --> 00:27:16,034 But you didn't tell me that you want to fix it. 206 00:27:16,059 --> 00:27:17,655 Only what you want to sell. 207 00:27:17,680 --> 00:27:19,290 Yes. We'll have to. 208 00:27:20,200 --> 00:27:23,300 I hope it's worth at least something. 209 00:27:26,100 --> 00:27:27,490 I need money. 210 00:27:35,800 --> 00:27:37,662 I'll give you five hundred for it. 211 00:27:37,687 --> 00:27:38,708 Is it true? 212 00:27:39,500 --> 00:27:42,130 She's not really worth a million, is she? 213 00:27:42,170 --> 00:27:42,980 No. 214 00:27:43,546 --> 00:27:45,866 Others would not have offered even three hundred. 215 00:27:46,617 --> 00:27:50,022 But this is exactly the violin I need. 216 00:27:51,076 --> 00:27:52,736 And you need money. 217 00:27:53,979 --> 00:27:54,989 Yes. 218 00:27:55,960 --> 00:27:57,078 Very. 219 00:27:57,930 --> 00:27:59,133 That's nice. 220 00:27:59,810 --> 00:28:01,197 I'll be right back. 221 00:28:33,920 --> 00:28:34,993 Ava? 222 00:28:35,390 --> 00:28:37,095 Why are you here? 223 00:28:37,226 --> 00:28:38,977 Did you forget something? 224 00:28:39,940 --> 00:28:40,871 Sorry? 225 00:28:40,896 --> 00:28:42,296 Forgot to pick something up? 226 00:28:42,570 --> 00:28:44,284 Did you leave some things behind? 227 00:28:44,750 --> 00:28:47,088 No, I'm just going to my shift. 228 00:28:49,190 --> 00:28:51,440 So you haven't seen our letter? 229 00:28:51,950 --> 00:28:53,940 Oh, no, I didn't go to the library. 230 00:28:55,086 --> 00:28:56,221 To the library? 231 00:28:56,246 --> 00:28:58,564 Check your email. I don't have a computer. 232 00:28:59,000 --> 00:29:00,570 But you can do it from your phone. 233 00:29:01,270 --> 00:29:02,760 I don't have a phone. 234 00:29:02,785 --> 00:29:04,400 I check my mail in the library. 235 00:29:04,425 --> 00:29:06,817 Or at the university, if possible. 236 00:29:08,413 --> 00:29:10,913 You live without a computer, and without a smartphone? 237 00:29:11,200 --> 00:29:12,800 Excuse me, but what is the letter about? 238 00:29:15,040 --> 00:29:16,834 We'll have to say goodbye. 239 00:29:18,050 --> 00:29:21,189 You will receive compensation along with your last salary. 240 00:29:23,540 --> 00:29:24,700 Have I done something wrong? 241 00:29:24,725 --> 00:29:26,295 No, don't worry. 242 00:29:26,960 --> 00:29:29,400 We're just downsizing starting with beginners... 243 00:29:29,440 --> 00:29:30,910 You hired me after that too. 244 00:29:31,780 --> 00:29:33,230 We fired seven. 245 00:29:35,110 --> 00:29:38,737 Listen, you're a hard worker. and a talented girl. 246 00:29:39,055 --> 00:29:41,515 But our magazine is no longer so popular. 247 00:29:41,756 --> 00:29:43,520 People don't care about art. 248 00:29:44,511 --> 00:29:46,631 Especially the classic one. 249 00:29:48,820 --> 00:29:49,896 Sorry. 250 00:29:51,256 --> 00:29:53,856 We should have called you. 251 00:29:55,373 --> 00:29:56,389 Ava. 252 00:29:56,863 --> 00:29:57,888 Good luck. 253 00:29:59,789 --> 00:30:00,946 Thank you. 254 00:31:07,160 --> 00:31:09,860 Hi, this is Ava. Leave a message. 255 00:31:10,680 --> 00:31:12,925 Ava, it's mom again. 256 00:31:12,950 --> 00:31:14,845 You never called. 257 00:31:15,100 --> 00:31:16,749 We're starting to worry. 258 00:31:17,291 --> 00:31:19,373 I hope everything is ok. 259 00:31:19,703 --> 00:31:24,194 But if suddenly there are some problems - you can always go home. 260 00:31:24,310 --> 00:31:25,865 We will be glad. 261 00:31:26,647 --> 00:31:27,897 Well, okay. 262 00:31:28,210 --> 00:31:31,360 Call back. Dad misses you very much. 263 00:31:32,210 --> 00:31:33,273 That's it. 264 00:31:33,298 --> 00:31:34,400 Kiss. 265 00:31:35,436 --> 00:31:36,296 Bye. 266 00:31:46,904 --> 00:31:51,830 We decided that the easiest way was to climb inside. through that basement window. 267 00:31:51,861 --> 00:31:53,861 It is not visible and quite wide. 268 00:31:54,940 --> 00:31:56,309 How about going back? 269 00:31:56,810 --> 00:31:58,520 I can't get through there with the painting. 270 00:31:59,348 --> 00:32:00,848 Just go out the door. 271 00:32:00,873 --> 00:32:03,085 He will still understand that he was robbed. 272 00:32:04,579 --> 00:32:05,699 What about cameras? 273 00:32:06,193 --> 00:32:07,263 They are not there. 274 00:32:08,800 --> 00:32:09,820 None? 275 00:32:10,499 --> 00:32:11,691 I didn't see it. 276 00:32:11,880 --> 00:32:13,150 There's nothing there at all. 277 00:32:14,300 --> 00:32:16,000 Even alarms on the windows. 278 00:32:16,510 --> 00:32:19,630 Antique with a bunch of expensive junk - 279 00:32:19,800 --> 00:32:21,430 without alarms and cameras? 280 00:32:22,090 --> 00:32:22,955 Seriously? 281 00:32:22,980 --> 00:32:24,900 I'm telling you, I didn't find anything. 282 00:32:25,415 --> 00:32:28,095 Maybe he has stretch marks all over there. 283 00:32:28,120 --> 00:32:29,350 But I didn't notice anything. 284 00:32:29,830 --> 00:32:31,623 And I have a lot of experience. 285 00:32:33,407 --> 00:32:35,807 That is, until I enter - I don't recognize what's there. 286 00:32:37,520 --> 00:32:39,280 And then it will be too late. 287 00:32:39,606 --> 00:32:40,740 Well, yes. 288 00:32:44,310 --> 00:32:45,550 Is the salesperson inside? 289 00:32:46,030 --> 00:32:47,349 He doesn't leave there. 290 00:32:48,440 --> 00:32:50,933 And he never even turns on the light. 291 00:32:51,070 --> 00:32:52,235 Have you even seen him? 292 00:32:52,333 --> 00:32:53,143 Yes. 293 00:32:53,606 --> 00:32:55,156 Clients come to him. 294 00:32:55,580 --> 00:32:57,660 He lets them in and sees them off. 295 00:32:57,786 --> 00:32:59,134 But you weren't inside? 296 00:33:01,086 --> 00:33:02,706 Are you sure the portrait is even there? 297 00:33:03,350 --> 00:33:05,530 Yes, my employer saw him. 298 00:33:08,320 --> 00:33:09,692 But he doesn’t climb on his own. 299 00:33:10,290 --> 00:33:11,730 This means it's a dangerous matter. 300 00:33:12,637 --> 00:33:14,095 This is an old rich man. 301 00:33:14,577 --> 00:33:16,210 They never get their hands dirty. 302 00:33:16,730 --> 00:33:19,424 They have bandits and politicians for this. 303 00:40:50,980 --> 00:40:53,255 - Hello, Mr. Whitlock. - Hello, Jack. 304 00:40:53,280 --> 00:40:54,340 Please come in. 305 00:40:57,160 --> 00:40:58,960 You can leave it on the table. 306 00:41:00,745 --> 00:41:02,802 Prices have increased. Sorry. 307 00:41:02,827 --> 00:41:04,436 Don't apologize. 308 00:41:04,550 --> 00:41:05,824 How much is it today? 309 00:41:07,030 --> 00:41:09,060 There are two hundred and forty-seven dollars here. 310 00:41:09,340 --> 00:41:10,407 Fine. 311 00:41:12,260 --> 00:41:15,170 You know, some of these products It’s almost impossible to get anymore. 312 00:41:15,790 --> 00:41:17,430 Especially something imported. 313 00:41:18,562 --> 00:41:21,332 Everything in life is needed accept it as it is 314 00:41:21,357 --> 00:41:23,741 with patience and impartiality. 315 00:41:24,160 --> 00:41:25,509 Change is for tea. 316 00:41:26,210 --> 00:41:27,700 Thank you very much. 317 00:41:28,490 --> 00:41:30,070 What does "impartiality" mean? 318 00:41:30,220 --> 00:41:33,250 Calm and composure in difficult situations. 319 00:41:34,540 --> 00:41:35,640 Okay, I'll go. 320 00:41:35,880 --> 00:41:36,968 See you. 321 00:41:55,889 --> 00:41:59,244 ANTIQUE STORE IS CLOSING OWN DOORS FOR VISITORS 322 00:42:01,290 --> 00:42:05,676 THIS IS A REAL TEMPLE OF HISTORY 323 00:42:08,341 --> 00:42:13,251 CUSTOMERS LOOKING FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS YOU MUST ARRANGE A VISIT BY PHONE 324 00:42:14,639 --> 00:42:17,469 AUGUST 25, 1985 325 00:42:31,233 --> 00:42:32,340 Hello? 326 00:42:32,527 --> 00:42:33,530 Hello. 327 00:42:33,555 --> 00:42:34,888 Is this "At the Mountain"? 328 00:42:34,948 --> 00:42:36,910 Yes. How can I help? 329 00:42:36,935 --> 00:42:39,147 Do you happen to have any easels? 330 00:42:40,163 --> 00:42:42,155 For painting or exhibition? 331 00:42:42,446 --> 00:42:43,770 For drawing. 332 00:42:44,640 --> 00:42:46,045 There are two. 333 00:42:46,070 --> 00:42:48,260 They are of different sizes and weights. 334 00:42:48,285 --> 00:42:50,805 Do you want a large canvas or a small one? 335 00:42:52,683 --> 00:42:54,438 More like average. 336 00:42:55,960 --> 00:42:57,590 Then take a larger one. 337 00:42:58,240 --> 00:43:00,480 You're right. The main thing is that it is old. 338 00:43:00,680 --> 00:43:02,587 Modern ones are no longer the same. 339 00:43:03,860 --> 00:43:05,813 Yes, everything has changed a lot. 340 00:43:07,960 --> 00:43:10,535 You can only visit by appointment, right? 341 00:43:10,560 --> 00:43:11,684 Right. 342 00:43:11,709 --> 00:43:14,461 Fine. Do you have free time today? 343 00:43:14,946 --> 00:43:16,035 Eat. 344 00:43:20,206 --> 00:43:22,786 Will three o'clock in the afternoon suit you? 345 00:43:24,350 --> 00:43:27,060 At three – just right, yes. Thank you. 346 00:43:27,085 --> 00:43:28,120 Wonderful. 347 00:43:28,150 --> 00:43:30,070 My name is Ava, if anything. 348 00:43:30,734 --> 00:43:33,084 Very nice. I'll be waiting for you. 349 00:43:33,640 --> 00:43:34,460 Fine. 350 00:43:34,980 --> 00:43:35,790 Bye. 351 00:43:35,815 --> 00:43:36,942 Goodbye. 352 00:43:57,389 --> 00:43:58,988 Everything is fine, I swear! 353 00:44:01,600 --> 00:44:03,375 Go and get me a portrait. 354 00:44:03,400 --> 00:44:04,980 With my own hands. 355 00:44:05,005 --> 00:44:06,845 Don't even think about sending anyone. 356 00:44:06,870 --> 00:44:08,710 Gotta be You. 357 00:44:08,735 --> 00:44:09,985 What are you even talking about?! 358 00:44:10,010 --> 00:44:12,060 You yourself understand everything perfectly well. 359 00:44:12,620 --> 00:44:15,480 If by the end of the week you won’t get your father a painting - 360 00:44:15,660 --> 00:44:17,250 You'll lose more than just money. 361 00:44:17,780 --> 00:44:19,224 Your life is on the line. 362 00:44:20,360 --> 00:44:23,410 Did you know that this job is one way ticket. 363 00:44:23,610 --> 00:44:25,300 It won't be possible to jump off. 364 00:44:26,400 --> 00:44:27,780 You understand me, huh? 365 00:44:28,650 --> 00:44:29,740 Got it, I’m asking?! 366 00:44:29,780 --> 00:44:30,590 Yes. 367 00:44:36,800 --> 00:44:38,350 Pour him some more. 368 00:44:39,160 --> 00:44:40,340 For courage. 369 00:47:18,748 --> 00:47:19,780 Hello. 370 00:47:19,805 --> 00:47:20,968 I'm Ava. 371 00:47:26,107 --> 00:47:27,949 Please come in. 372 00:47:37,607 --> 00:47:38,980 Ambrose Whitlock. 373 00:47:39,011 --> 00:47:40,171 How are you doing? 374 00:47:41,300 --> 00:47:43,405 Everything is fine. Nice to meet you. 375 00:47:43,430 --> 00:47:44,486 Mutually. 376 00:47:45,710 --> 00:47:47,720 Here. This is for you. 377 00:47:51,126 --> 00:47:52,601 Wow. 378 00:47:53,070 --> 00:47:56,580 It's so great here. Is your entire house filled with antiques? 379 00:47:56,901 --> 00:47:59,828 Two more floors. And something in the basement. 380 00:48:01,320 --> 00:48:03,212 Like a window into the past. 381 00:48:03,480 --> 00:48:08,420 Bygone eras are fading away before the cold tread of the coming days. 382 00:48:10,900 --> 00:48:11,991 Exactly. 383 00:48:15,008 --> 00:48:18,660 So. How do you like the easel? 384 00:48:19,340 --> 00:48:20,740 He's excellent. 385 00:48:22,620 --> 00:48:24,727 Oh, I didn't ask how much it was. 386 00:48:25,219 --> 00:48:26,349 Bargaining is appropriate. 387 00:48:26,782 --> 00:48:28,570 Great. Yes. 388 00:48:28,877 --> 00:48:31,820 I was fired yesterday. Well, they “cut it down.” 389 00:48:31,851 --> 00:48:34,071 There are too many workers, you see. 390 00:48:36,930 --> 00:48:40,716 Sorry. It's not your problem. 391 00:48:41,050 --> 00:48:45,120 No, no, everything is fine. I know it's alarming there now. 392 00:48:46,138 --> 00:48:48,888 Well I don't care I didn't like this job. 393 00:48:48,919 --> 00:48:51,693 What do you want to do? 394 00:48:53,390 --> 00:48:56,542 If possible, I would become an artist. 395 00:48:56,844 --> 00:48:57,874 Portrait painter. 396 00:48:58,659 --> 00:49:04,273 I am, of course, not Rembrandt, not Cassette, not Waterhouse, not Leicester, not even close. 397 00:49:04,534 --> 00:49:06,124 But this is my dream. 398 00:49:06,780 --> 00:49:09,005 I studied fine arts. 399 00:49:09,710 --> 00:49:12,030 Although no one cares about them now. 400 00:49:12,816 --> 00:49:17,059 Well, everyone likes to look at themselves. 401 00:49:17,750 --> 00:49:19,669 That's just what selfies are for now. 402 00:49:19,920 --> 00:49:22,220 And if someone wants a portrait, 403 00:49:22,386 --> 00:49:26,056 then it simply uses a neural network, and then brags. 404 00:49:29,696 --> 00:49:33,516 I just wasted my time. 405 00:49:35,911 --> 00:49:38,714 So, how about forty dollars? 406 00:49:40,710 --> 00:49:42,917 That would be great. Are you sure? 407 00:49:43,310 --> 00:49:44,379 Absolutely. 408 00:49:44,404 --> 00:49:48,524 I will be glad if the easel will be in good hands 409 00:49:48,549 --> 00:49:50,578 and will again serve art. 410 00:49:52,029 --> 00:49:53,039 Thank you. 411 00:49:53,064 --> 00:49:55,055 Thank you so much, Mr. Whitlock. 412 00:49:55,080 --> 00:49:57,190 Ambrose. Please. 413 00:49:58,633 --> 00:49:59,799 Ambrose. 414 00:50:03,953 --> 00:50:07,183 Well, if I need anything else, 415 00:50:07,208 --> 00:50:08,692 I'll call you first. 416 00:50:08,717 --> 00:50:09,732 Necessarily. 417 00:50:09,757 --> 00:50:10,747 And good luck to you. 418 00:50:10,772 --> 00:50:13,395 Thank you. OK. Bye. 419 00:52:41,660 --> 00:52:42,589 Hello? 420 00:52:42,820 --> 00:52:44,470 Hello, this is Julian. 421 00:52:44,760 --> 00:52:45,700 What do you need? 422 00:52:46,200 --> 00:52:49,080 Do you remember how a couple of weeks ago at the bar you told me 423 00:52:49,340 --> 00:52:51,755 should I contact you if you need anything? 424 00:52:51,780 --> 00:52:52,620 Well. 425 00:52:53,030 --> 00:52:55,260 So I'm reaching out. 426 00:54:00,412 --> 00:54:01,415 Hello mom. 427 00:54:01,440 --> 00:54:02,780 How did you guess? 428 00:54:03,120 --> 00:54:05,435 You call every Saturday after breakfast. 429 00:54:05,460 --> 00:54:06,520 Are you against it? 430 00:54:06,640 --> 00:54:09,200 No. If I were against it - I wouldn't answer the phone. 431 00:54:09,339 --> 00:54:11,879 I haven't heard anything from you for so long. 432 00:54:11,904 --> 00:54:14,220 We have already started calling hospitals. 433 00:54:14,300 --> 00:54:15,505 Well yes, of course. 434 00:54:15,530 --> 00:54:16,970 True, true! 435 00:54:17,153 --> 00:54:20,795 Your dad tried to dissuade but I called anyway. 436 00:54:21,073 --> 00:54:23,821 So, how are you doing there? How's work? 437 00:54:24,390 --> 00:54:25,644 That's all with work. 438 00:54:26,020 --> 00:54:27,628 Were you there for a contract? 439 00:54:27,838 --> 00:54:30,168 No, that's not the point. I was fired. 440 00:54:30,193 --> 00:54:32,093 Have you at least paid compensation? 441 00:54:32,118 --> 00:54:33,736 Yes, mom. Paid. 442 00:54:34,511 --> 00:54:37,555 Sona and Ava were kicked out of work. 443 00:54:37,580 --> 00:54:40,185 Mom! Yes, everything is fine. 444 00:54:40,210 --> 00:54:41,660 Have you found a new one yet? 445 00:54:41,840 --> 00:54:43,724 Not yet. I didn't look. 446 00:54:44,646 --> 00:54:47,484 Ava, you are alone in the city. 447 00:54:47,509 --> 00:54:51,802 Without work, in an apartment, which costs sky-high money. 448 00:54:51,827 --> 00:54:53,857 It doesn't look like "everything is fine." 449 00:54:53,882 --> 00:54:55,762 May I find a job, Lord. 450 00:54:55,787 --> 00:54:57,495 When will you stop? 451 00:54:57,520 --> 00:54:58,920 What should I stop, mom? 452 00:54:58,945 --> 00:55:02,265 Trying to be great an artist in the big city! 453 00:55:02,840 --> 00:55:05,957 I understand it sounds very romantic, but... 454 00:55:05,982 --> 00:55:09,785 These are just fantasies. Completely unrealistic. 455 00:55:09,810 --> 00:55:11,773 Enough with the rebuke already. 456 00:55:12,095 --> 00:55:14,381 But I'm telling the truth, aren't I? 457 00:55:15,066 --> 00:55:18,862 Come back. It’s easier to save money at home. 458 00:55:18,940 --> 00:55:22,335 Many artists live in villages generally. 459 00:55:22,360 --> 00:55:24,680 For some, this is their lifelong dream. 460 00:55:26,510 --> 00:55:30,561 I don't understand at all this obsession of yours with city life. 461 00:55:31,310 --> 00:55:33,020 You don’t like people. 462 00:55:33,269 --> 00:55:36,499 I'm fine with people. I don't like society. 463 00:55:36,524 --> 00:55:37,883 Can you hear yourself? 464 00:55:37,908 --> 00:55:40,287 I don't want to discuss this anymore. Enough. 465 00:55:40,312 --> 00:55:44,212 I won't leave town, I won't come home and I will not give up what I dream of. 466 00:55:44,237 --> 00:55:45,625 Got it, mom? Dot. 467 00:55:49,066 --> 00:55:51,506 Everything will be fine. Is it true. 468 00:55:51,531 --> 00:55:54,651 You didn't raise a complete fool. 469 00:55:58,440 --> 00:55:59,290 I have to go. 470 00:55:59,879 --> 00:56:01,475 Are you looking for a job? 471 00:56:01,500 --> 00:56:03,820 Yeah. I'll call as usual. Hello dad. 472 00:56:03,930 --> 00:56:06,299 Well, see you next week then. 473 00:56:06,324 --> 00:56:07,586 Super. Bye. 474 00:57:14,750 --> 00:57:15,808 Hello. 475 00:57:16,060 --> 00:57:17,194 Great. 476 00:57:26,750 --> 00:57:27,934 Is it clean? 477 00:57:28,180 --> 00:57:30,300 You asked me for “something working.” 478 00:57:30,820 --> 00:57:32,590 I brought it. Worker. 479 00:57:32,615 --> 00:57:34,155 Clean or not, it doesn't matter. 480 00:57:34,500 --> 00:57:36,369 I don't want to walk around with a gun 481 00:57:36,853 --> 00:57:38,748 with which someone was sewn. 482 00:57:39,420 --> 00:57:40,899 Guns don't kill. 483 00:57:42,868 --> 00:57:44,242 People are killing. 484 00:58:06,226 --> 00:58:07,299 Hello. 485 00:58:07,640 --> 00:58:08,686 Good afternoon. 486 00:58:09,270 --> 00:58:10,709 Sorry for not calling. 487 00:58:10,734 --> 00:58:12,094 I wanted to make a surprise. 488 00:58:12,119 --> 00:58:13,321 In case you are at home. 489 00:58:13,346 --> 00:58:15,346 What if it wasn't? 490 00:58:16,086 --> 00:58:19,976 Then I'd have to go home and call later, probably. 491 00:58:20,471 --> 00:58:21,490 Well. 492 00:58:21,716 --> 00:58:23,516 The surprise is quite pleasant. 493 00:58:24,028 --> 00:58:25,950 They haven't been around for a long time. 494 00:58:26,209 --> 00:58:27,448 You flatter me. 495 00:58:27,473 --> 00:58:29,633 What do you. Pure truth. 496 00:58:31,694 --> 00:58:33,119 Please come in. 497 00:58:44,100 --> 00:58:45,840 What do you have? 498 00:58:47,040 --> 00:58:48,267 Another surprise. 499 00:58:49,430 --> 00:58:54,510 I decided to try out your easel, and since you were so kind... 500 00:59:00,473 --> 00:59:01,746 Great. 501 00:59:06,071 --> 00:59:08,820 And this is from memory after one meeting? 502 00:59:12,530 --> 00:59:14,315 Quite impressive. 503 00:59:16,896 --> 00:59:17,966 And touching. 504 00:59:20,000 --> 00:59:21,144 Thank you. 505 00:59:22,886 --> 00:59:24,366 Don't thank me. 506 00:59:24,610 --> 00:59:27,800 It's become so difficult now find your soul mate. 507 00:59:29,060 --> 00:59:30,506 It is what it is. 508 00:59:34,140 --> 00:59:35,255 What is this? 509 00:59:38,040 --> 00:59:40,638 It's okay, I assure you. 510 00:59:43,900 --> 00:59:45,009 Well… 511 00:59:45,779 --> 00:59:47,366 Glad you liked it. 512 00:59:47,550 --> 00:59:49,760 Yes, very much so. 513 00:59:50,220 --> 00:59:51,662 Thanks again. 514 00:59:55,313 --> 00:59:57,165 If you need anything, 515 00:59:57,190 --> 01:00:00,044 some kind of instrument or decoration, 516 01:00:00,473 --> 01:00:01,901 let me know. 517 01:00:04,840 --> 01:00:06,600 And the item will be yours. 518 01:00:07,731 --> 01:00:10,381 I will definitely take up the offer. 519 01:00:11,880 --> 01:00:13,078 Have a good day. 520 01:00:13,103 --> 01:00:14,763 And to you. Bye. 521 01:00:54,240 --> 01:00:57,530 THE ARTIST AND HIS WIFE MISSING FROM OWN HOME 522 01:01:03,449 --> 01:01:08,439 NATHAN AND THE MOUNTAIN DISAPPEARED WITHOUT A TRACE 523 01:01:11,053 --> 01:01:14,731 NOVEMBER 17, 1844 524 01:01:21,067 --> 01:01:24,943 BANCROFTS SEARCH FOR MISSING DAUGHTER 525 01:01:36,240 --> 01:01:40,154 BANKROFTS STOP SEARCHING DAUGHTER AND HER ARTIST HUSBAND 526 01:01:44,453 --> 01:01:47,550 MARCH 23, 1846 527 01:01:48,499 --> 01:01:53,419 NO EVIDENCE OF A CRIME FOUND 528 01:01:53,811 --> 01:01:58,151 THE MYSTERY OF THEIR DISAPPEARANCE 529 01:01:58,182 --> 01:02:01,992 THE SPOUSES COULD DIE IN EUROPE 530 01:04:42,060 --> 01:04:43,067 Hello? 531 01:04:43,870 --> 01:04:45,895 Good morning Ambrose. This is Ava. 532 01:04:45,920 --> 01:04:47,765 Oh, hello. 533 01:04:47,790 --> 01:04:49,203 How can I help? 534 01:04:49,726 --> 01:04:52,009 You said you also have an easel? 535 01:04:52,424 --> 01:04:54,892 Yes. But it's more of an exhibition. 536 01:04:55,339 --> 01:04:57,441 But can you draw on it? 537 01:04:57,580 --> 01:04:58,780 How about the one I have? 538 01:04:59,280 --> 01:05:03,280 Well, that's not exactly its purpose, but if you want, you can. 539 01:05:03,680 --> 01:05:05,370 Did something happen to yours? 540 01:05:07,500 --> 01:05:09,302 Yes, in a way. 541 01:05:18,365 --> 01:05:21,150 May I ask how this happened? 542 01:05:22,620 --> 01:05:23,693 I don't know. 543 01:05:25,747 --> 01:05:27,165 I wasn't at home. 544 01:05:27,540 --> 01:05:30,670 And when I returned, he was already like this. 545 01:05:30,750 --> 01:05:34,740 It was as if someone had come, broken it and left. 546 01:05:34,771 --> 01:05:35,981 Do you have neighbors? 547 01:05:36,012 --> 01:05:36,822 No. 548 01:05:36,853 --> 01:05:40,163 And there were no signs of a break-in. Or I didn't notice. 549 01:05:40,396 --> 01:05:42,045 And he was the only one who suffered. 550 01:05:42,400 --> 01:05:45,384 Yes. Well, not really. 551 01:05:45,524 --> 01:05:48,955 Still all my colors were scattered around the room. 552 01:05:49,260 --> 01:05:50,852 But nothing else? 553 01:05:52,436 --> 01:05:53,481 No. 554 01:05:57,711 --> 01:06:01,381 But yesterday something else strange happened. 555 01:06:04,660 --> 01:06:06,680 Maybe those girls 556 01:06:07,750 --> 01:06:10,300 she was scared off, I don’t know. But... 557 01:06:11,390 --> 01:06:12,652 She disappeared. 558 01:06:14,000 --> 01:06:16,892 And when I came home, found a mess. 559 01:06:19,160 --> 01:06:20,340 White hair? 560 01:06:20,866 --> 01:06:23,288 Everything is white - hair, face, 561 01:06:23,500 --> 01:06:25,083 dress, hands. 562 01:06:27,710 --> 01:06:29,160 Everything except the eyes. 563 01:06:30,846 --> 01:06:31,905 They... 564 01:06:35,020 --> 01:06:36,091 Dark. 565 01:06:41,390 --> 01:06:42,916 Interesting story. 566 01:06:45,440 --> 01:06:47,704 I would say mysterious. 567 01:06:53,680 --> 01:06:56,367 Well, I'll help you out with the easel. 568 01:06:56,918 --> 01:07:01,090 But with the mysterious woman from the subway, unfortunately, I can't help. 569 01:07:01,700 --> 01:07:02,814 Stop. 570 01:07:03,689 --> 01:07:05,143 Will you fix it? 571 01:07:07,036 --> 01:07:08,857 It won't be difficult. 572 01:07:12,800 --> 01:07:15,500 I'll call you as soon as it's ready. 573 01:07:16,510 --> 01:07:17,699 Thank you. 574 01:08:31,395 --> 01:08:32,968 I need a portrait. 575 01:08:34,170 --> 01:08:36,120 No, not needed. 576 01:08:36,620 --> 01:08:38,740 No, I need it. 577 01:08:39,280 --> 01:08:40,492 Where is he?! 578 01:08:40,910 --> 01:08:44,889 For your own good, please run away from here. 579 01:08:44,914 --> 01:08:47,264 Give up your aspirations 580 01:08:47,289 --> 01:08:49,660 and leave. Now. 581 01:08:50,280 --> 01:08:52,255 I won't go anywhere without a portrait. 582 01:08:52,490 --> 01:08:54,537 And even more so with him. 583 01:11:35,933 --> 01:11:38,452 He said - run. 584 01:11:40,090 --> 01:11:41,449 I killed you! 585 01:11:42,220 --> 01:11:44,794 I tried it myself once. 586 01:11:47,180 --> 01:11:52,444 As I understand it, you and those two thieves who came before you, do you work together? 587 01:12:12,170 --> 01:12:13,288 Yes. 588 01:12:16,413 --> 01:12:18,763 Where does this interest come from? 589 01:12:20,970 --> 01:12:23,494 We were hired to steal the portrait. 590 01:12:24,600 --> 01:12:27,646 And by whose will did you do this? 591 01:12:28,900 --> 01:12:30,488 I mean, who hired us? 592 01:12:30,513 --> 01:12:32,887 This is exactly what I meant. 593 01:12:34,505 --> 01:12:36,272 What will this change? 594 01:12:36,333 --> 01:12:37,852 Your destiny. 595 01:12:39,006 --> 01:12:40,166 What's the point? 596 01:12:40,780 --> 01:12:43,926 If I leave here without a picture, I'm dead. 597 01:12:44,310 --> 01:12:46,769 This means there is no need for secrets. 598 01:12:57,850 --> 01:12:59,088 Bancrofts. 599 01:13:01,440 --> 01:13:02,772 Bancrofts? 600 01:13:03,400 --> 01:13:04,435 Yes. 601 01:13:05,060 --> 01:13:06,644 Grayson and his father. 602 01:13:06,880 --> 01:13:08,225 Frederick, I think. 603 01:13:08,513 --> 01:13:12,029 And what did this Grayson say about the portrait? 604 01:13:13,170 --> 01:13:14,828 His father just needs him. 605 01:13:15,060 --> 01:13:16,168 And urgently. 606 01:13:18,300 --> 01:13:19,986 When were you hired? 607 01:13:20,480 --> 01:13:21,970 A couple of weeks ago. 608 01:13:25,400 --> 01:13:27,631 And Grayson, what does he look like? 609 01:13:27,656 --> 01:13:29,966 My height and age. 610 01:13:30,686 --> 01:13:33,165 Stocky. Dark hair, beard. 611 01:13:33,190 --> 01:13:34,891 He's English. 612 01:13:37,200 --> 01:13:39,147 How did they know he was here? 613 01:13:41,249 --> 01:13:42,370 They didn't know. 614 01:13:43,640 --> 01:13:46,700 But Grayson was almost sure. 615 01:13:47,640 --> 01:13:50,250 And not in vain, since here two of my people are missing. 616 01:13:53,700 --> 01:13:57,646 Anyone who comes here for the portrait, dead man. 617 01:13:59,080 --> 01:14:00,780 And I'm dead without him. 618 01:14:01,880 --> 01:14:03,232 You spoke. 619 01:14:08,800 --> 01:14:12,940 But according to you, the Bancrofts don't know I'm sure the portrait is here. 620 01:14:16,113 --> 01:14:18,703 Tell them he's not there. 621 01:14:20,660 --> 01:14:26,880 Say you tied me up and searched the whole house, but found nothing. 622 01:14:27,520 --> 01:14:30,640 If they don't buy it, I'm done. 623 01:14:31,160 --> 01:14:33,490 If this were true, what would change? 624 01:14:42,063 --> 01:14:44,928 I don't wish you an untimely death, 625 01:14:46,300 --> 01:14:49,020 but the portrait will not leave these walls. 626 01:14:50,059 --> 01:14:52,875 Spare yourself a terrible fate. 627 01:14:52,900 --> 01:14:55,291 No one else will die because of him. 628 01:15:01,010 --> 01:15:04,720 All this is the work of the forces, beyond your control. 629 01:16:06,097 --> 01:16:09,030 HEIRS TO THE WHITLOCK FOREST IS BACK 630 01:16:10,529 --> 01:16:13,542 SEPTEMBER 14 '75 631 01:16:16,052 --> 01:16:20,422 LAST LIVING HEIR 632 01:16:20,453 --> 01:16:24,553 UNSOLVED FAMILY SECRETS 633 01:16:24,887 --> 01:16:28,307 BACK TO THE ROOTS 634 01:16:31,452 --> 01:16:34,372 AMBROSE WHITLOCK 635 01:16:41,642 --> 01:16:42,797 Excuse me? 636 01:16:46,859 --> 01:16:48,065 Is there anyone? 637 01:16:50,280 --> 01:16:51,684 I'm still here. 638 01:16:59,015 --> 01:17:00,160 Do you hear? 639 01:20:20,440 --> 01:20:21,505 Hello? 640 01:20:21,530 --> 01:20:22,879 Hello, Ava? 641 01:20:23,340 --> 01:20:24,421 Yes. 642 01:20:24,580 --> 01:20:27,398 Good morning. Ambrose Whitlock is bothering you. 643 01:20:27,432 --> 01:20:29,166 I'm done with the easel. 644 01:20:30,263 --> 01:20:33,196 A. Exactly. Thank you. 645 01:20:35,386 --> 01:20:37,406 I have a strange request for you. 646 01:20:41,384 --> 01:20:42,520 OK. 647 01:20:47,263 --> 01:20:48,498 I brought everything. 648 01:20:48,880 --> 01:20:49,998 Wonderful. 649 01:20:50,763 --> 01:20:51,908 Thank you. 650 01:20:52,620 --> 01:20:54,457 Can you tell me why? 651 01:20:56,060 --> 01:20:59,520 You said that someone was following you. 652 01:20:59,967 --> 01:21:01,250 Or something. 653 01:21:03,380 --> 01:21:04,662 Yes. 654 01:21:06,540 --> 01:21:09,010 She came to see me again yesterday. 655 01:21:09,580 --> 01:21:12,560 It's like she's stalking me. 656 01:21:13,571 --> 01:21:14,739 Yes. 657 01:21:32,360 --> 01:21:33,447 This... 658 01:21:34,216 --> 01:21:36,147 Is this her?! Did you know about everything?! 659 01:21:36,970 --> 01:21:40,100 What I'm going to tell you now is it may seem 660 01:21:40,259 --> 01:21:41,539 meaningless. 661 01:21:41,564 --> 01:21:42,636 How old are you? 662 01:21:43,086 --> 01:21:45,172 Why are you asking this? 663 01:21:48,056 --> 01:21:49,976 I read about you. 664 01:21:50,431 --> 01:21:51,706 And this is the place. 665 01:21:58,740 --> 01:22:03,630 I was born January 19, 1809. 666 01:22:18,742 --> 01:22:20,132 And this place... 667 01:22:32,940 --> 01:22:35,270 I will never leave. 668 01:22:42,024 --> 01:22:43,167 Okay... 669 01:22:45,350 --> 01:22:49,160 Then why did you come back in seventy-five? 670 01:22:49,185 --> 01:22:50,825 Have you decided not to hide anymore? 671 01:22:50,850 --> 01:22:53,880 I thought it wouldn't hurt be in the company of the living. 672 01:22:55,060 --> 01:22:56,485 At least that way. 673 01:22:57,910 --> 01:23:01,820 Ten years later I closed store doors for the public, 674 01:23:02,913 --> 01:23:04,853 so as not to arouse suspicion. 675 01:23:13,240 --> 01:23:15,311 Do you have any more questions? 676 01:23:30,890 --> 01:23:32,179 Who is she? 677 01:24:04,586 --> 01:24:06,700 Her name was Mount Bancroft. 678 01:24:08,863 --> 01:24:11,513 And our meeting with her was a curse. 679 01:24:12,722 --> 01:24:13,780 Curse? 680 01:24:14,010 --> 01:24:15,082 Yes. 681 01:24:15,739 --> 01:24:17,750 But I didn't know that then. 682 01:24:18,106 --> 01:24:20,975 Only in moments of deepest thought 683 01:24:21,000 --> 01:24:25,120 we are able to peer into the essence of things - and see. 684 01:24:26,820 --> 01:24:29,950 She saw, she loved 685 01:24:30,420 --> 01:24:35,449 and married the artist. 686 01:24:37,000 --> 01:24:38,810 I was relentless 687 01:24:39,560 --> 01:24:40,707 devoted, 688 01:24:41,380 --> 01:24:42,538 serious. 689 01:24:43,511 --> 01:24:46,015 This is what fascinated her 690 01:24:48,420 --> 01:24:52,150 but I was already engaged - to art. 691 01:24:54,180 --> 01:24:55,820 And yet I loved her. 692 01:24:57,700 --> 01:25:00,466 She was a woman of rare beauty. 693 01:25:00,990 --> 01:25:03,790 Innocent and full of joy. 694 01:25:04,020 --> 01:25:06,490 Light and smiles. 695 01:25:06,980 --> 01:25:09,790 She loved and cared about everything around her. 696 01:25:09,815 --> 01:25:13,420 And I only hated his only rival. 697 01:25:14,420 --> 01:25:18,980 I was only afraid of my palette and brushes, 698 01:25:19,136 --> 01:25:23,703 and other stupid things that distracted me from her. 699 01:25:24,760 --> 01:25:28,979 The greatest pain for her was to hear about my desire 700 01:25:29,004 --> 01:25:31,554 capture it on canvas. 701 01:25:33,120 --> 01:25:35,540 But she was modest and submissive, 702 01:25:36,850 --> 01:25:39,680 sat patiently for long weeks 703 01:25:40,370 --> 01:25:43,160 in a dark room at the top of the tower, 704 01:25:43,680 --> 01:25:47,000 where the light poured only onto my pale canvas. 705 01:25:48,332 --> 01:25:50,595 I reveled in my work. 706 01:25:50,833 --> 01:25:53,503 Hour after hour, day after day. 707 01:25:53,901 --> 01:25:54,945 Excitedly. 708 01:25:54,970 --> 01:25:56,185 Passionately. 709 01:25:56,420 --> 01:25:57,662 Blinded. 710 01:26:00,320 --> 01:26:03,598 More and more stuck in fantasies... 711 01:26:04,540 --> 01:26:10,020 So deep that I didn't notice how sinister the light that entered this lonely room, 712 01:26:10,190 --> 01:26:12,415 dried up her soul and body. 713 01:26:12,440 --> 01:26:16,062 Everyone saw her wasting away - except me. 714 01:26:19,707 --> 01:26:22,628 But she didn't say a word 715 01:26:24,759 --> 01:26:31,059 because I saw with what frantic and with burning pleasure I painted her portrait. 716 01:26:31,450 --> 01:26:33,331 Worked day and night 717 01:26:33,356 --> 01:26:37,222 to perpetuate the innocent the creature that loved me - 718 01:26:38,605 --> 01:26:42,585 and every day it became getting weaker and sadder. 719 01:26:44,240 --> 01:26:48,420 Those who saw the portrait whispered in admiration about the resemblance 720 01:26:49,840 --> 01:26:51,520 like a great miracle 721 01:26:52,500 --> 01:26:56,030 and not so much a sample artist's skill, 722 01:26:57,080 --> 01:27:00,870 how much love he has for the one whom he captured so accurately. 723 01:27:06,030 --> 01:27:07,424 But over time, 724 01:27:08,976 --> 01:27:11,346 when the portrait was almost ready, 725 01:27:12,683 --> 01:27:14,683 the tower was closed from everyone. 726 01:27:16,360 --> 01:27:19,400 For in the heat of my work I went mad. 727 01:27:19,700 --> 01:27:24,800 Couldn't take my eyes off the portrait and look at the face of your own wife. 728 01:27:26,983 --> 01:27:30,841 And I didn’t notice how the colors what my brush laid, 729 01:27:31,720 --> 01:27:35,670 immediately disappeared from her cheeks, that was sitting in front of me. 730 01:27:36,670 --> 01:27:41,200 And when the weeks have passed, and the final touches remained - 731 01:27:41,693 --> 01:27:45,646 just a brush stroke on her lips and a sparkle in her eyes - 732 01:27:46,596 --> 01:27:49,206 my wife's spirit suddenly rose, 733 01:27:49,573 --> 01:27:52,368 like the flame of a dying lamp. 734 01:27:54,783 --> 01:27:56,612 The last movement 735 01:27:58,000 --> 01:27:59,909 the last stroke - 736 01:28:01,570 --> 01:28:06,544 and for one moment I froze in awe of his creation 737 01:28:07,726 --> 01:28:10,155 and exclaimed at the top of his voice: 738 01:28:11,380 --> 01:28:13,702 "Yes, this is life itself!" 739 01:28:23,920 --> 01:28:25,147 Only then 740 01:28:27,483 --> 01:28:28,958 I'm finally 741 01:28:29,910 --> 01:28:33,070 turned around to look to your beloved. 742 01:28:41,930 --> 01:28:43,405 She was dead. 743 01:29:05,690 --> 01:29:07,135 Why am I here? 744 01:29:08,592 --> 01:29:11,622 To end this story. 745 01:29:20,190 --> 01:29:24,460 I believe the Bancrofts studied me just like you. 746 01:29:25,873 --> 01:29:27,885 Or better yet. 747 01:29:29,633 --> 01:29:35,174 Whatever their intentions, this portrait carries mortal danger. 748 01:29:37,343 --> 01:29:38,506 Why? 749 01:29:41,480 --> 01:29:44,595 Because the Mountain won't let him be taken away. 750 01:29:44,830 --> 01:29:48,447 Even if she has been here for two centuries, how he stays silent, 751 01:29:48,720 --> 01:29:50,742 I know she needs me. 752 01:29:52,880 --> 01:29:55,408 Everyone who tried to steal it is dead. 753 01:29:56,333 --> 01:29:58,593 And it is impossible to destroy it. 754 01:29:59,940 --> 01:30:02,892 One day I doused it with fuel and set it on fire - 755 01:30:03,730 --> 01:30:05,327 but it's all in vain. 756 01:30:07,620 --> 01:30:10,368 Realizing that the portrait is cursed, 757 01:30:10,633 --> 01:30:14,033 and I can't reverse what was done 758 01:30:16,537 --> 01:30:21,337 I tried to die by letting go a bullet that would kill anyone. 759 01:30:24,600 --> 01:30:25,650 But alas. 760 01:30:29,400 --> 01:30:33,674 And then I realized that the curse fell on me too. 761 01:30:34,650 --> 01:30:38,215 No matter how dark no matter how our existence was shrouded, 762 01:30:38,890 --> 01:30:42,210 it does not weaken and does not go away. 763 01:30:45,060 --> 01:30:48,535 Misfortune has so many faces. 764 01:30:49,593 --> 01:30:52,883 How the Mountain is doomed to wander here, 765 01:30:53,540 --> 01:30:56,570 tied by hate and love, 766 01:30:57,700 --> 01:31:03,247 so I am doomed to exist under the endless weight of guilt and despair. 767 01:31:06,347 --> 01:31:08,727 We are forever united by passion 768 01:31:09,670 --> 01:31:12,380 and forever divides wickedness, 769 01:31:14,740 --> 01:31:17,100 the nature of which is unknown to me. 770 01:31:19,103 --> 01:31:20,982 But there is one remedy 771 01:31:21,840 --> 01:31:24,442 something I haven't tried before - 772 01:31:28,289 --> 01:31:30,573 repeat the process. 773 01:31:33,480 --> 01:31:35,136 Should I write to you? 774 01:31:36,680 --> 01:31:38,992 You must kill me. 775 01:31:40,565 --> 01:31:42,915 I don't know if it will work 776 01:31:42,940 --> 01:31:47,401 but in all these years I have not met no one as gifted. 777 01:31:53,133 --> 01:31:55,335 Why would the Mountain attack me? 778 01:31:55,360 --> 01:31:57,894 I can't know for sure 779 01:31:58,716 --> 01:32:02,383 but I believe that she is frightened by your beauty 780 01:32:02,408 --> 01:32:03,670 and talent. 781 01:32:04,773 --> 01:32:07,535 She knows we have a lot in common. 782 01:32:10,210 --> 01:32:14,060 But she doesn't understand how much I love her. 783 01:32:20,099 --> 01:32:21,499 If it works - 784 01:32:22,670 --> 01:32:26,714 this will be for us greatest act of kindness. 785 01:32:28,003 --> 01:32:29,390 I beg you. 786 01:32:31,760 --> 01:32:32,929 Please. 787 01:32:40,690 --> 01:32:44,693 Here is the will, signed and sealed. 788 01:32:45,523 --> 01:32:47,813 Everything is left to you. 789 01:37:30,650 --> 01:37:32,050 I don't understand. 790 01:37:32,270 --> 01:37:35,889 This man left you all your fortune and house? 791 01:37:35,914 --> 01:37:37,169 Yes, mom. 792 01:37:37,536 --> 01:37:40,256 And why did he do this? 793 01:37:40,630 --> 01:37:42,507 I helped them and their wife. 794 01:37:42,617 --> 01:37:43,758 What? 795 01:37:44,450 --> 01:37:46,502 You won't believe it if I tell you. 796 01:37:50,490 --> 01:37:53,059 I have to go, mom. Say hi to dad. 797 01:38:07,470 --> 01:38:09,730 Where is Mr. Whitlock? 798 01:38:12,699 --> 01:38:14,769 Mr. Bancroft, I presume? 799 01:38:14,794 --> 01:38:15,929 Who are you? 800 01:38:17,490 --> 01:38:19,943 It doesn't matter. The main thing is... 801 01:38:21,700 --> 01:38:23,540 Mr. Whitlock is no longer with us. 802 01:38:24,510 --> 01:38:25,701 Is he dead? 803 01:38:26,946 --> 01:38:27,992 Yes. 804 01:38:28,293 --> 01:38:29,642 What about the portrait? 805 01:38:30,733 --> 01:38:31,864 His 806 01:38:32,343 --> 01:38:33,772 rewritten. 807 01:38:40,982 --> 01:38:42,143 And the Mountain? 808 01:38:46,170 --> 01:38:47,335 Free. 809 01:39:12,090 --> 01:39:13,576 So is this true? 810 01:40:19,140 --> 01:40:20,040 FEATURED IN THE FILM 811 01:40:20,080 --> 01:40:21,500 WHITLOCK: MICHAEL SWATTON Ava: PRAGYA SHAIL 812 01:40:21,550 --> 01:40:23,110 JULIAN: PAUL THOMAS GRAYSON: SIMON PHILLIPS 813 01:40:23,160 --> 01:40:24,589 MOUNTAIN: LOUISE CAPULET JOHN: NATHAN BAILEY 814 01:40:24,620 --> 01:40:26,308 FREDERICK: JAMES BENDA BOSS: MARIANNE LAVER 815 01:40:26,339 --> 01:40:28,239 RICHARD: COLBY FROST BUYER: MARK TEMPLIN 816 01:40:28,270 --> 01:40:30,360 BURGLARY: BRENNAN RICHARDSON STUDENT: HANNAH MCGURN 817 01:40:30,391 --> 01:40:34,394 DEALER: MIGUEL CORTEZ 818 01:40:35,714 --> 01:40:38,570 COMPOSER: ANDREW MORGAN SMITH ARRANGEMENT: ANDREW OSANO 819 01:40:38,610 --> 01:40:40,935 SOUNDTRACK MIXING: ROBIN BURNER 820 01:40:40,966 --> 01:40:43,325 CONDUCTOR: GEORGE STREZOV SOLO VIOLINIST: MARK BOBERTSON 821 01:40:43,356 --> 01:40:44,982 RECORDING STUDIO: IGLOO MUSIC 822 01:40:45,013 --> 01:40:48,929 FILM POST-PRODUCTION: GRIMEHOUSE STUDIO SOUND POST-PRODUCTION: SONOMARQUE STUDIO 823 01:40:49,987 --> 01:40:53,695 DEDICATED TO THE LOVED MEMORY OF JANET LANGLEY 824 01:40:55,211 --> 01:41:01,134 THE END