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They're all assholes who say that money doesn't make you happy.

Fuck off.

Money's the only thing that makes you happy.

The rest can be a bonus at most.

My father fell off a ladder. He became an invalid.

No more refereeing for Schiedamse Boys.

But they stopped his inability allowance because he wasn't handicapped enough.

Suddenly he was lower socio-economic, as they say.

He didn't have a cent.

Nothing to do. Of course he drank himself to death.

But I don't want to talk about that now.

My philosophy is that you should look out for number one.

That others can't tell you what to do.

So you won't be a loser.

I've stolen and I've dealt drugs.

If I could make a lot of money with another illegal transaction, I'd do it.

The big shots will always be the biggest bastards.

We're small fry.

What we scrounge isn't even one percent of what they do.

In five years, I want to have made it.

Nice house with my girlfriend, kids...

a good car, winter holidays in the Caribbean...

I don't need any more than that. Or any less.

You only live once and you live for yourself.

TATE'S VOYAGE

Have you got it?

Is that a yes or a no? -Almost.

It's not like we have a lot of time.

Tate, I hear something.

Don't be a panic-monger. -I really hear something, Tate.

Stay here. Keep going.

Jan!

Willem. Willem!

Keep going.

It's open!

What will you buy tomorrow, Hassan? -I don't know yet.

A new jacket maybe.

Does it hurt? -No.

He's Calvin Klein from top to bottom, Tate. He's all Calvin Klein.

What else do you want me to wear? A kaftan?

Tell us about those underpants. -Which?

About Calvin's underpants.

The other day, I said to my mother that she should wash Calvin Klein's...

underpants at 30 degrees.

"Whose?" -I said "Calvin's".

Know what she said?

I don't mind washing your friend's underpants...

but I'll wash them at 90 degrees.

I'd like to buy something other than underpants.

A Mercedes 500 SL.

That would be cool.

You alright? -Sure.

If your mother asks what happened, tell her...

you tripped over the steps of the mosque.

I'll go see Ricardo the day after tomorrow.

You'll get your money on Saturday.

Ok.

What time Saturday?

Call me.

Not too early.

He'd still be banging his girlfriend.

Why do we never get to see her?

No reason.

Are you afraid we'll steal her from you? -No reason, that's all.

You make sure you get something better to screw than your worn out-sister.

Then we'll talk, right?

Buddy.

See you. -See you.

Did you never ask him?

He's always really vague about it.

And you've never met his colleagues?

What does it matter, as long as you love him.

Actually, you're still in love with him.

I can't help it.

We'll leave you in peace here.

I'm going to light a candle. -I'll see you upstairs.

Hail Mary, full of grace.

Blessed art thou amongst women.

Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

I'll try to live a good life.

Would you please make sure my little brother gets better?

Hi.

Close your eyes. -Why?

Close them.

Open them.

It's a Rolex.

A what? -A Rolex.

I don't know that.

Expensive, I guess. -Yes, very expensive.

I don't want stolen stuff, Tate.

Stolen... -Yes, stolen.

Who says it's stolen?

I mean it. I don't want this junk.

Mary, this was the last time. I promise.

You don't believe me, do you?

I swear it.

This was the last time.

Or else you can cut off my left hand.

And my right hand.

And my legs. So I'll only be a stump.

What time shall I pick you up tomorrow? -Eight o'clock.

Mary, I can't wait any longer.

I want to sleep with you tonight.

I don't want it yet. You know that.

How long have we been together?

I've been waiting for a year and a half, damn it.

Sorry.

Let's get married then. -We don't even live together.

Let's live together then.

I don't know. -What don't you know?

I swear I'll better my life.

I swear on my father's grave.

See you tomorrow.

Say hello to your parents.

Tate speaking. It worked.

Lots of watches, a Rolex and some diamonds.

Alright.

I'll come over on Saturday with the stuff.

Do I have to get more?

I wanted to go on holiday.

No, it's alright, Ricardo.

We'll discuss it on Saturday.

Why did they call me?

People say you have the best reputation here.

We have business to do in Marseille and we have to...

go there without any delay. Tell him that we're...

looking for a buyer for the ship urgently.

The ship hasn't been unloaded yet.

Ask him if he has friends who are interested.

He says he has big business in Marseille and they have to leave quickly.

There's a ship with cargo in the harbour.

They need a buyer urgently.

Do you know someone who could be interested?

A ship with cargo?

The ship's full of 4000 cubic metres of electrical goods...

and the buyer, the client, is from Ghana.

4000 cubic metres of electrical goods, destined for Ghana, Africa.

They pay upon delivery. It's all in writing.

It's very good business.

But why...

They're in a hurry and they don't know the right people here.

I understand.

I just have to think about it.

Is anything wrong with the ship?

No, no, the ship's in perfect condition.

Maybe some problems we don't know about?

No, the ship's in good shape.

We simply have business in Marseille.

Absolutely not. It's a good deal.

They're in a hurry in Marseille. They have to leave quickly.

I understand.

If you want, you can see the paperwork.

Insurance papers.

Titles.

And how much do they want for it?

They'll accept any reasonable offer.

This is a sure thing.

The cargo alone costs 1.5 million guilders.

It's a very good deal. The cargo alone is worth millions.

I can do that.

A hundred thousand.

I can offer you a hundred thousand.

He wants to buy.

He's offering 100,000.

If I can borrow your share in yesterday's job...

you'll get it back with interest in three weeks. You'll get 5000 extra.

So we'll each get 15,000 plus 5. -So Ricardo did pay?

Who do you think you're talking to? Of course he paid.

And you won't take off to Brazil?

Don't you trust me or something?

I do.

Well?

But I want it in 3 weeks. -Perfect.

No, thanks.

To the good deal.

I'm not a bit rich. I'm extremely rich!

Tate's going to fix everything other people have ruined in your life.

Shall I book you a cruise to the Caribbean?

What kind of job did you get?

Sit down, boy. -I don't have time, mum.

We're going out tonight.

I have to start early tomorrow.

Ask Karin to take over from you. She won't mind, will you?

But why... -I've made honest money.

I bought a ship.

With what money?

With money from my past.

But from now on that past is... past.

That's it.

All mine.

Soon I'll be a millionaire, darling.

I think...

I think we'll have a great future.

Give me a drag.

Your mother wouldn't like that.

My mother said farewell to a child...

and now she'll see a man.

If she'll ever see me again.

Do you still believe in this?

Of course.

Liar. When will they come?

Everybody will have run out of cigarettes...

by the end of the week.

There's no difference between the beginning and the end of the week.

Lousy tourists!

They want to see poor Russians.

If I was Schwarzenegger, I'd wipe them out.

You are just a child.

They're no tourists.

We have guests!

Who's in charge here?

I am. Captain Bulin.

And who are you?

I'm the middle man and this is the new owner of the ship.

If this is a joke, you came to the wrong place.

We've been here for three years now...

and from time to time we're told that the debt has been paid.

And then there's silence for the next half year.

The trade union doesn't do anything.

We're out of food, we're running out of water.

Crew members are sick.

We don't get our pay checks.

We can't come ashore.

We want to go home, do you understand? We've had enough.

He takes on all the debts...

and he's promised to pay you your money.

Do you believe it yourself?

Anyway, you now have to deal with him.

You pay.

If he won't pay, I won't be responsible for the consequences.

Who is this asshole? What does he want?

This one is mine. Mine.

Bolek, this is our new boss.

Hello, guys.

Hello. Come on, drink.

Hello.

Tate.

Tate?

Tate means Theo.

Tate. -How are you?

Are you fucking with me? You speak Dutch?

I don't speak it. I understand it a bit.

Not allowed.

What sealed? It belongs to me, doesn't it?

Yes, of course.

What do you mean 'chained'? What chain?

A debt? To who?

Yugoslavia? Good! It doesn't exist anymore.

What?

How much?

200,000 dollars?

200,000?

Let them call. Yes.

Let them call quickly or I'll cut that chain myself.

Hey, it has to be finished next week!

Don't look like that, just do it!

Or bring 4 men tomorrow.

Put it there.

Tate speaking.

Hi, sweetheart.

No, I'm in the car.

Rottepolderplein exit.

The ship was beautiful.

It's gigantic!

And full of fridges that we're going to sell in Africa.

Ka-ching!

Mary, do you know yet?

I'll have a surprise for you soon.

No, I'm not saying.

Where did you come from?

I brought them some cigarettes and Russian newspapers.

I'm the owner of that ship.

Nobody can go on board without my permission.

Those men are in bad shape.

Lots of them are sick.

All contact goes via me. Understood?

I understand.

You're aware the ship's under arrest? -Yes, what did you think?

If you'll ever need me after all...

I'm generally in that little building over there.

During the day and often in the evenings.

Since almost 50 years.

I've always worked with the harbour service.

I don't give a shit who you are or what you do here.

I have nothing to do with you and I want to keep it that way.

Does it say anything about a debt? In Yugoslavia?

200,000.

I know.

What the...

Are you fucking blind? Am I playing cards with you or what?

Enough, calm down.

Take it easy. Keep fucking quiet.

Quiet? Do you think I'm a jackass?

It's not all. The debt. It's not all.

Look.

Everything is leaking, here and there.

We have problems with the turbines.

The turbines aren't working properly.

The generator's fucking dead.

The heating system isn't working.

Everything's covered with rust.

Everything's rusty.

It's all fucked up, there's no fucking communication.

Tell him everything will be fixed as soon as possible.

He says that it will be fixed very soon.

How? The replacement parts are in Kazakhstan.

What's the problem?

Can the ship leave port?

Keep it in this state.

I'll try to find the parts somewhere else.

When will you pay?

You mean Yugoslavia?

Three years.

All the men. -All the men.

I see.

Make a list of names.

With how much everybody's owed.

I'll be back in a couple of days.

And I'll see what I can do. Yes?

I'm only asking for an extra week.

Didn't Ricardo pay or something?

Ricardo has paid, but I have a problem.

What problem? -No, problem, ok?

Doesn't matter. I just need an extra week.

I always help you too.

I'm only asking for another week.

Only if we each get 2,500 extra.

No problem. Deal?

Alright.

Tate speaking.

What time shall I pick you up?

No, I didn't know.

Then it's off.

I'll be seeing you then.

You've got to help me.

Coffee?

I'm afraid they screwed you over.

That ship has been under arrest for years.

I've been working on it for a couple of years.

There's been a TV crew twice already.

These men are stuck.

The owner of the ship can't be found.

The crew has been waiting for news for months.

Without any money and without any contact with the home country.

Harbour authorities are...

The crew has been put on rations.

The ship's pantry's slowly running empty.

There's no more contact with the outside world.

All they do on board this ship is wait and wait and wait.

You could call this an emergency.

For their first Christmas, I managed to give them some Christmas hampers.

But after a while, nobody was interested anymore.

How could you buy that ship without having seen it?

Don't start that.

I have that ship now. Plain and simple.

All the paperwork's fucked, damn it.

I'll never be able to sell that ship.

With that debt in Yugoslavia.

Or what's left of it. Bosnia or whatever.

Plus the wages. 30 times 500 dollars a month.

500,000. That makes 700,000.

I haven't even started about parts.

Plus the 10% discount.

Let's say the cargo's worth 2 million.

There'd hardly be a million left.

What do you need all that money for?

That's my business.

I just need that money.

What if the cargo isn't worth 2 million?

That's possible.

I'm surprised that cargo's still on board.

What do you mean?

Normally, they unload it right away.

You mean there might not be any...

Jesus Christ.

I have to get into the hold quickly.

Do you know a way to get in there without customs noticing?

I'll pay you for it. -No, I don't need any money.

As long as you know I'm doing it for the guys on board.

He knows how to do it.

Go ahead.

I've done it a hundred times and no one noticed.

It's all there.

Something wrong?

Don't look like that then.

It's looking good.

Wow.

What a relief.

I thought I'd ended up in a nightmare.

Imagine if it had been empty.

Now we have to get that ship released.

And then we'll go to Africa.

Ka-ching!

I think we have to get Inspection involved.

Inspection?

Yes, if you want to get that ship out of here.

We've been looking for the owner for 1.5 years.

All we had was a PO box.

But now we have an owner. You.

Now we can charge you with the return fare of the crew.

Return fare?

I need that crew to deliver the cargo.

They're waiting for me in Ghana.

You can't leave. The ship's been confiscated.

The ship won't leave the harbour before everything has been paid.

I figured as much.

But if I can't deliver the cargo, I can't pay the debts.

Yes, that's a problem.

Can't they make an exception for me?

If I can deliver the cargo, I can pay those guys and they can go home.

We'll have to discuss this.

How long will that take? -At least two months.

Do you know? -What?

Whether you want to marry me.

Live together, I mean.

Oh, that.

I went to confession today.

You?

I went to confess for your sins.

That too.

Sometimes I wonder what I have to do to get in here.

Crucify myself, probably.

Maybe that would be best.

What do you believe in? -In myself.

Isn't that the only thing you can believe in?

Sometimes I don't know why you're with me.

I've never asked myself that.

Maybe you should start.

What do you mean?

I've known you since you were 5 years old.

It's always been Mary and Tate, Tate and Mary.

Do you want to leave me?

You belong to me. I mean...

I belong to you.

I can't imagine anyone else.

Aren't you my girl?

Wait a moment.

I'll be right back. I have to talk to them.

What's up? -Don't act innocent, asshole.

Where's the money?

The week's not over yet.

I think you're not going to pay us at all anymore.

Where did you get that idea?

We don't hear from you anymore. You're never home.

I'm working on it. -And then you'll want another week.

You'll get your money. I told you.

Tate, we're serious this time.

Give us the money within a week or you're dead.

We'll find you.

They had a knife. What kind of friends are they?

Take it easy. -You lied. You're still involved.

You're not quitting. You keep saying...

Listen. -Well, what did they want?

Listen. -What on earth are you doing?

They're things from the past that I have to solve.

That takes time. Come on.

Don't worry about it.

Those guys aren't dangerous at all. Believe me.

It's all show.

You have to go or you'll be late.

I'll stay on the ship. To be sure.

Just to be sure.

If anything's wrong, give me a call right away.

Hey Mary, come on.

I love you.

Don't forget it.

The first months we had hope.

Those guys are getting on my nerves.

What's going on?

I have problems with a few friends of mine.

It's only for a couple of days.

They have to resist these voices...

because if they set foot on this land...

they'll stay there forever.

So they decided to block their ears.

They went to the sick bay to get some cotton wool.

But they ran out of cotton wool three years ago.

So they went to the engine room.

But there was nothing there either, not even rags.

They ran out of rags two months ago.

Then Boris thought of something.

He took two candle ends...

melted them and made ear plugs of them.

Then he went to the captain's bridge, to the ship's wheel.

He ordered the crew to sing out loud.

He told them to sing when they'd hear the voices.

And this is what happened.

The next morning, when they sailed past the cliffs...

Boris heard wonderful female voices...

that he'd never heard before.

And the voices reminded him...

of his little sister and of his mother...

of how she'd sing when she'd be making borscht in the kitchen.

And he forgot about everything else in the world.

He walked away from the ships' wheel...

but somehow, at the last moment...

he suddenly screamed "Sing men! Sing."

Sing, men.

Yes?

It's not Wednesday evening yet, is it?

Don't you touch her, buddy.

Don't touch her.

I'll be there tomorrow evening. Ten o'clock.

As agreed.

Yes, with the money!

Come on, answer.

I'm working on it. Yes?

Can't you go faster?

I'll pay the fine in advance.

I'm serious.

Mary.

Mary!

What are you doing here?

Mary.

I told you I was taking someone's shift.

You have to come to the ship now. -I can't, this is my shift.

Take time off.

Mary, there are men on board who are sick.

And nobody looks after them. -What men?

I can't... -Take time off. You have to come.

And we need medication and vitamin pills.

I'll sell that stuff anyway.

I'll just sail away.

I'm not going to let 2 million worth of cargo get away from me.

I have the right to know what's going on.

First those boys with the knife and now there are 30 men on that ship.

Assholes.

I'm dealing with a bunch of losers.

I should throw them overboard.

They're not my problem.

Stupid communists.

It's their own fault.

I hate those bastards.

How they look.

You haven't seen the sick bay yet.

I can't help it, can I?

And Nikolai understands a bit of Dutch, right Nikolai?

A bit. -A bit, right?

Since when do you drink? -Since tonight.

I don't want it, Tate. -Why not? It's fun.

I don't want it. -It's fun.

She's going to sing for you.

You're selfish! You only think of yourself.

I'm also doing it for you.

For me? Did you ever ask me anything?

For me, you don't need to let 30 men waste away on a bloody ship.

I'll never marry you! Never, never, never!

Tomorrow, I'll leave and you'll never see me again.

Don't go.

Only a few weeks ago...

we were standing on the deck, talking...

and he said to me...

that his mother said farewell to a child and now she'll see a man.

He died like a man.

He probably heard beautiful women's voices and couldn't resist.

But we must be strong...

because we've been through a lot...

and we'll have to go through much more.

I believe that we'll see our families soon.

And our motherland.

Seryoga.

Lead the singing.

Alright, I'll stay.

He knows the situation is very bad...

that we have no food.

For crying out loud! -He's working on it.

I think we must give him one more chance.

He'll ask the government for help and he thinks they'll help us.

I think we must have some more patience, men.

Please.

Hello, Theo Van Nierop speaking.

Do you know anything more about the ship?

I don't get permission?

That can't be true.

That's disastrous.

They gave me 3 weeks in Ghana and two weeks have almost passed.

I have to...

You have to turn back that decision.

What do you mean rules are rules?

We've got guys here who've been tortured in prison...

because they refused to kill their neighbour.

And they have to die here?

In a civilised country like the Netherlands?

Only because we have to follow some rule?

Family?

How long have you and Tate been together?

Almost two years.

We used to live in the same street.

At home, they always used to say that Mary and Tate would get married one day.

I'm only asking if the decision can be turned back.

Who should I ask then?

You don't give a shit, do you?

If there's no money in it, you don't give a shit.

If people will die here, I'll know who to sue.

When I saw you, it was as if He had sent you.

Of course I know I can't talk to the Minister, but I can try can't I?

It's about the lives of 30 men!

Would you ask the minister on my behalf...

if we can sail away?

It's no surprise that people start to vote for the extreme right-wing.

You guys never listen to normal people.

Get lost.

How's it going over there?

More and more are getting sick.

For how many days have we got medication?

Four days or so.

The captain's not doing well at all.

His hair's falling out and...

he won't live long if he doesn't go to hospital fast.

What's wrong with him?

I don't know.

But we need to call an ambulance. I'll ask Karin to look after him in hospital.

Mary...

I'm sorry I've neglected you lately.

You're busy. -Yes, but...

We'll make up for it later, alright?

Remember the surprise I told you about?

It's still waiting for you.

But first we have to solve this.

And then we'll live a very different life.

You may not believe me now, but I'll prove it to you.

And then Boris grabbed the dagger and stuck it right into his eye.

And while the Cyclops writhed with pain...

Boris and his men quickly left the cave.

They wanted to look back but Boris told them not to...

because there was no way back anymore.

They went on board, started the engine and sailed...

to the east, because they didn't know which way to go.

And when they reached the calm sea, one of them started to sing...

and the others sang along with him.

Scows full of mullet

Kostya brought to Odessa

And all the drayman stood up

When he entered the pub.

I will not speak to you for all Odessa

All Odessa is very large

But Moldavanka and Peresip

Adore Kostya, the sailor.

The boss wants to say something.

Sweet Mary, please help a woman in need.

I have sinned, but Nikolai's a good man.

And he's religious. Tate doesn't believe anything.

He only believes in me. And now I've betrayed his trust.

But is that a sin? Since he's an unbeliever.

I couldn't help it. It felt as if our dear Father sent him.

Nikolai, I mean.

Sweet Mary, I've sacrificed my chastity.

Yes.

It has happened.

It's terrible.

The worst thing is that I have no remorse at all.

You can write it off as a gift to a charity.

I'm only asking for a few boxes of food items for a charity event.

They're not Somalians. Russians.

Russians!

No, it's not for TV.

That's it then.

I've had visitors.

Two friends of yours.

I didn't tell them you were here, of course.

I don't know if they believed me.

Not nice guys. -No.

Did they say anything else?

Yes.

They said you owed them a lot of money.

And that they were going to look for you somewhere else.

Where are the men?

Inside.

And in the sick bay.

More and more are getting sick.

I'm working on a charity event with local retailers.

Arend...

Thanks.

For not telling them.

I know this has been reported on before...

but the situation on the ship's so different from half a year ago...

that I thought this could be a topic for a current affairs show.

Yes, I bought the ship.

But I didn't know there were 30 men on board.

Now I live here with my girlfriend.

One crew member has already committed suicide.

We're almost out of oil. We're out of food. Men are getting sick.

Sorry to disturb you, but it's about the charity event.

They will be reporting about it.

Yes, I thought I'd better call again.

Yes, for television.

That would be nice.

If the TV crew won't come, I'll be out of ideas.

No.

Tell him it's true.

Tell him what I'm working on.

You still believe me, don't you?

It's a very sad case.

When I heard about it, I thought something had to happen.

We need to offer help.

So Landman Supermarkets has made 30 food packages.

We can't let 30 men waste away under these degrading circumstances.

We're responsible.

I'm asking politicians to do something about this.

But who's responsible? You bought this ship.

Yes, I bought it, but I didn't know there were 30 men on board.

And that the ship was under arrest. -Who did you buy the ship from?

From some dubious Russian company.

If you knew they were dubious, why did you do business with them?

Man, man... -Will you pay these people?

If I don't get permission to sail, I won't have the money to pay the men.

But isn't the crew entitled to their money after all this time?

The minister said he doesn't feel responsible.

And he's also not going to turn back the Inspection service's decision.

Not in front of Mary.

What is this, Mary?

He's going now.

You're going and you won't be coming back.

Yes, he's going now.

She'll stay with us until you come back.

I'll be back. You can trust me.

Easy, easy. It's me.

I'll call you an ambulance, alright?

The two guys who were looking for you. -Be still.

Don't talk. It'll be alright.

I'd like an ambulance for a badly wounded person.

7 Handelskaai.

CALL KARIN HOSPITAL

CAPTAIN POORLY MUST URGENTLY SPEAK TO TATE

Karin.

Where's the captain? -What happened to you?

I have to see the captain.

You can't see him. He just had radiation. Where's Mary?

I have to see the captain.

You have to take me to him. -I don't know if I...

Karin, I have to see him.

...Chernobyl... -What?

...Chernobyl... Therefore ship was sold...

the cargo already was all radioactive.

That's why I die.

Maybe...

Don't open.

You must get rid of the cargo as soon as possible.

LOTS OF HAPPINESS IN THE NEW HOUSE PAINTING BUSINESS

TATE

Have you got the paperwork, Tate?

Have you got the paperwork?

I've got them.

I've got the paperwork.

Can you come with me?

I know what you want to say.

Yes, I do.

You're having a relationship with Nikolai.

I know.

He's a good person. -You don't have to explain.

My Mary...

Not the Mary I'm looking at, but Mary of Tate...

she's here.

And she'll stay here.

Now please go upstairs.

I'll be right there.

I've been good at keeping that a secret, haven't I?

Very handy.

Go, before it gets dark.

Start the engine.

Let's go home.