All language subtitles for Pros.And.Cons.S02E02

Nina?

Nina?

Morning.

What's this?

It's Esther's job application.

Amanda leads to Fournier's money.
Esther can get close to her.

-What if Esther is caught?
-She won't. We'll look out for her.

-She can't just play someone else!
-Then you'll have to teach her.

She'll learn from the best.

My name will be Victoria?

Nice application, I must say.
And a fine CV for a 23-year-old.

-She's 23?
-And there's a new SIM card for you.

Esther, sweetie.
We need to talk before Kaj wakes up.

I just want my normal life back.

I also want you to have
a completely normal life.

This is two weeks,
and you'll be done.

I don't want to be like you.

Dad will teach you.

-Good morning, Kaj.
-What are you talking about?

Breakfast is ready. Take these.

-And could you...
-Yes.

PROS AND CONS

Arms extended towards the sky.
Hands to your heart.

Namaste.

Namaste.

-Namaste.
-Namaste.

-Thank you.
-Picture time?

Shall we take the picture?

Move closer together.

Are you ready?

We want you all in there.

Say "Amanda".

Amanda!

Perfect.

Amanda?
The job interview is in an hour.

-Oh, right. Back to work.
-Thanks.

Let me have a look.

Accounting is on the fourth floor.
Her office is on the fifth floor.

To get close to someone, you must
learn everything about them.

Right? Because...

Are you listening?
Honey, put away the phone.

Hashtag companyyoga.
Hashtag greatstarttotheday.

Hashtag amandalizeyourlife.

-236 likes the first two minutes.
-This requires concentration.

You have a job interview
this afternoon.

You told me to learn all about her.
Her life is right here on Instagram.

Okay. Can we try
to make this a good experience?

Like when you were a little girl
and we built hideouts together.

Like that.

Good. Okay.

Victoria. Do you spell that
with a C or a K?

She won't ask that.
It says on the application.

Just answer me, please.

-With a C.
-Good. What's her phone number?

2453...

-I don't remember!
-Relax, sweetie.

I don't remember every detail!

If they ask about her favourite
colour or grade point average...

-Tell them your own average.
-I haven't graduated yet!

I would like to,
but now I'm doing this.

Life is renewal. At Amanda's
we don't take beauty for granted.

Your skin and the millions of cells
that are you require love and care.

We must never compromise...

-I'm just cleaning your windows!
-Okay.

Patrick, it's lovely to see you,
but what about your own parents?

Do they even know you're back home?

The thing is that
I've never really known my parents.

I grew up in various foster homes.

So...

And then Jacqueline took me in.

I know, you don't
talk about her here,

but she was like a mother to me.

I was a bit of an abandoned nestling.

I understand if you are sceptical
about me. I get that.

I'm probably an inconvenience.

I can't accept
that you worked for Jacqueline.

-Now you want to marry my daughter.
-I understand.

And I regret
all the stuff with Jacqueline.

I had to pretend loving Esther,
but then I fell in love for real,

and I don't regret that.

And the second I set foot here,
I just felt

that this family...
you've created a princess.

Yes. We did.

And the proposal has been postponed
until further notice.

-Yes.
-Yes.

But I can see
that she's very fond of you.

And...

...if you need my help
with whatever you're doing,

just let me know.
If you can use me, that is.

-The windows look fine.
-Yes.

Patrick, you're not an inconvenience,
but the space is a bit tight.

Let's try again. You're in her office
for the interview.

Amanda greets you. I'll be Amanda.

Hi, Victoria. Welcome.
It's nice to meet you.

-What do you want me to say?
-You must gain her trust.

Make her let her guard down.
Pay her a compliment.

-Tell her she's pretty, for instance.
-"Hello. Wow, you're pretty"?

Well, she is pretty.
She's a knockout.

-Don't tell Mum I said that.
-Mum thinks she's fucking gorgeous.

-She stresses her out.
-Really?

Let's try again.

Hi, Victoria. You are
experienced in social media?

Dad, they can tell it's a lie
by looking at me.

But listen. To play someone else,
you must believe you are that person.

Otherwise it won't work.
Just let go and let it flow.

I'm hungry.
Can we go get a salad over there?

-You brought lunch?
-We're this far from being broke.

This isn't fun and games.
What would you like?

I thought
con artists lived more luxuriously.

Yeah, me too.

Excellent parenting.

I didn't want you involved.

But we have to pull this off.

Okay?

Let's go again. I'll be Amanda.

-What a nice necklace.
-Thank you.

Elaborate a bit. Our instincts are
not to lie, but get over that.

Just let go. Try again.

This necklace is personal.

It was a gift from my dad
from Bolivia.

-It's stunning.
-It's fake.

But he was so proud of it
that I didn't want him to know.

Exactly. See? The more you lie,
the more truthful it becomes.

You let go and it flows.
Like dancing. It becomes an art form.

Victoria... Victoria...

-There you are. Have a seat.
-Thanks.

I'm here as back-up.

I'm here as well.

Remember what we talked about.
Let it flow. Believe in it.

And if you run into trouble,
just do as I say.

-Did you clean the windows?
-What? No, Patrick did.

Victoria?

-Is there a Victoria here?
-Esther, that's you.

Yes.

Hi. Damien.

-Amanda.
-Victoria.

My god, you have an amazing face.
You already look like an Amanda girl.

Thank you.
You're very pretty yourself.

Do you drink tea?
We have a new eucalyptus tea.

-We adore it. Would you like some?
-Say yes.

-No, thank you.
-Always accept what they offer.

-Let's have a look. Impressive CV.
-Thank you.

-You're welcome.
-You were PA to Bruno Albano.

How is he? I haven't met him yet.

He's nice once you get to know him.

He's nice once you get to know him.

So why don't you
work for him anymore?

He became a bit too nice,
if you know what I mean.

Great, sweetie.

So tell me
why you should be on my team.

You see yourself in the Amanda
family and the values it represents.

I think I can become
a part of the Amanda family

and the values that Amanda...
I mean, that you represent.

Then mention her
award-winning beauty brand.

She's a movement. A zeitgeist.

I don't just see Amanda
as an award-winning beauty brand.

I see you as a movement.
A part of... the zeitgeist.

-Was that a question?
-Say you want to join the journey.

-Your dream is that journey.
-Come on, sweetie. Let go.

-Get back on track.
-Let go.

Esther? Esther?

Why don't I drop all the nice words
about you and your firm?

-That's not why I'm here.
-She removed the earpiece.

Then why are you here?

I need a job, you need an assistant,
and I'm the most qualified.

-Most girls would kill for this job.
-Not if I kill them first.

-She's got edge.
-She sure has.

We're going into partnership with
a French brand. It's confidential.

I need an assistant who can think
for herself and keep up with me.

-Then test me.
-A test?

I need samples of our concealer
sent out to influencers by tomorrow.

My son plays tennis until five,
I have a reception at six,

and my dress is at the dry cleaner's.
They close at 5:30.

Today's pollen count is high,
and I'm out of antihistamines.

How do you save my day?

-Where do you live?
-On Köhler Boulevard.

Fine. The young man in the reception
can bring out the samples by bike.

He'd like that if the influencers
are hot, and I assume they are.

Your ex can pick up your son.
It's his week anyway.

Your dress stays at the cleaner's
since it's 8 degrees and rainy.

So dress warmly and leave at 5:45.
You'll be at the reception by 6.

I never said where the reception is.

I saw that you're a beauty partner
at the fashion week next week,

so I assume
it's the opening reception.

Avoid the freeway and it'll take you
10-12 minutes from Köhler Boulevard.

What about my antihistamines
at he pharmacy?

I take two when the symptoms start
and then one every four hours.

How did you know
that this is my ex's week?

You only post pictures of your son
every second week.

You can cancel
the other interviews, Damien.

Great.

-What's wrong?
-Nothing. She was good.

Fucking good.

He's certainly solution-oriented.

-I'm too tired...
-Just a few minutes.

-Where are we going?
-It's just... Come on.

Right? Here. Okay?

And then... Here.
Lift your left foot. Yes.

There's a door frame you can grab.

-It stinks.
-Turn right.

Yeah.

A bit further.

And stop.

Keep your eyes closed.
Don't open them till I say so.

Open your eyes.

-A camper?
-Yes.

First of all,
the couch is really comfortable.

And the table folds into a bed
that's also really comfortable.

And there's a plug for your computer
for when you write your papers.

And up there
there's room for cutlery and plates,

and up there,
more room for cutlery and plates.

And you can boil water
for coffee or tea...

-Patrick.
-Yes?

-I love it.
-You do?

Awesome. Our own little nook.

Looking good!
Sweep! Sweep! Sweep!

-Sweep!
-Sweep, sweep! Come on!

What do you think a broom is for?
A broom is for sweeping, Mini!

I've got some raffle tickets
for the boys.

-Hi, Mum.
-Hi, sweetie.

-Here you go.
-Hang on.

-What's that?
-Raffle tickets for the boys to sell.

My son has to
beg for money for the club?

Jeppe, they explained it
on Sports Intra.

Yes. All profits go to
our sports camp in Finland.

We pay our membership fee.

See you.

-Bye for now.
-Bye.

"It is light as a spider web.
That's what makes it so fine.

The two tailors held
the invisible clothes.

Magnificent, no?
Look at the patterns, the colours."

-Did you see a doctor with that rash?
-No.

The emperor looks in the mirror.
"It deserves high praise", he says.

-But he's not wearing anything.
-They trick him. You can see his ass.

They can't do that. That's cheating.

Yes.

What happens next?

Now I see, how they've raised me.

The Emperor's New Clothes,
Clumsy Hans, Thor's Wedding.

-What do they have in common?
-I don't know. Love?

No. The tailors
sell clothes that don't exist.

Thor dresses up as a woman
and marries Loke to get his hammer.

That could be my dad.
They've fed us con stories.

Yeah.

Or maybe it's just social heritage.

Yes?

I just... wanted to see your hideout.

Why don't you get Kaj's rash treated?
It's neglect.

This is nice.

-Sleep well, you two.
-Thanks.

Jacqueline used to tell me stories
about your folks.

Once they were stealing a bag
from a hotel room in Brussels,

where a corrupt EU politician
was staying.

Your dad played a diplomat
who had a meeting with the politician

to stall time
so your mum could steal the bag.

Erik talked for two hours
about a bill he made up on the spot.

We're talking articles,
legal exemptions, the works.

Two days later, Erik's bill was
passed as law in Parliament.

Well...

-All set for tomorrow?
-Yes. She cannot sign the contract.

If you're to take
Fournier's offer apart...

No, the relish under the salami.

When a major brand buys
a Danish company, we know an expert.

-Not Jacqueline, right?
-No.

Someone else.

Who?

I want to convey our long-term
strategy to our stockholders.

Your father rarely involves
the stockholders.

My father is in prison for tax fraud.

I don't do what he does.

If there are no more objections...

You have two guests. It's urgent.

I'll handle this alone, thank you.

I thought you lived
on a beach somewhere.

We lost the money.

You're insane
if you steal from Fabrice Fournier.

-It wasn't our idea.
-You know him?

Yes, he's a phenomenon.
Fournier runs the world as he wants.

How so?

Our products are subject to
countless tests and threshold values

but Fournier...

Fournier is close to top politicians
so he dictates the threshold values,

for example the levels of
hormone-disrupting agents he can use.

And they just let him?

Check the content of the products
in your own bathroom.

We know that Fournier is buying up
the Danish skin care brand, Amanda.

-How do you know that?
-From Jacqueline.

We want Fournier to think he's losing
Amanda to his rival ShuiYue.

-That would piss him off.
-And that's the plan.

Is he 25M pissed off
if he could get her back?

-We never said 25M.
-But if we can get 25... or 50.

Jacqueline wants... Excuse us, Mads.

Jacqueline wants her money,
and we need to pay rent...

Yeah, and your pension, I know.

We must warn Amanda about
signing the proposal from Fournier.

But how? Can we claim
there's something in the fine print?

If I had the contract, I might
be able to see something, but...

Excuse me.

Hi, pumpkin.

Perhaps an aspirin would help.

Put a pillow between your knees
and lie on your side.

-We'll definitely go for 30M.
-Why 30?

If we have to work for her
we should benefit.

-Donuts, yes.
-What was that, Mads?

Christine is pregnant.

No way! You're gonna be a dad!
That's awesome, man!

-We have an ultrasound today.
-Congratulations. That's great!

-I have to go. Get me the contract.
-Sure, we'll do that.

Hey, we have some baby equipment
in the basement, you can have.

-The car seat and the crib.
-I don't think he's interested.

-It's water-damaged.
-Just spray it with disinfectant.

If anyone can take down Fournier...

...it's you guys.

When God created mankind,
He built us to last 30 years.

He forgot to consider the next 30.

And for the last 30...

...we'd be in Heaven.

But it's hell.

We must rectify His error.

-Yes?
-They're waiting, Mr Fournier.

We expect to close the deal
this week.

Okay.

-What's this?
-I tried illustrating the possible...

I don't pay people to try.

I pay people to succeed.

We just sent our final proposal
to Copenhagen.

Okay, close the deal with Amanda.
And don't come back with bad news.

"I base my creams on
Greenlandic Angelica and seaweed,

with the active qualities
of amino acids and antioxidants

that gently rebuild your skin
at the cellular level."

Jesus, I could've come up with that.

"Denmark's brutally honest
cream queen."

Yes?

Can I sit down?

We need access to Amanda's server
to see the proposal from Fournier.

This USB drive creates
an invisible backdoor.

Connect it to her computer.
Leave it there until it's installed.

-How do I know when it's done?
-It turns green.

We'll be there later.

And Dad's taking Kaj to the doctor.

Before you report us for neglect.

-Patrick, we could use you today.
-Yes.

-Unless you're sick.
-Sick?

Hell, no! Never been better!

I'm throwing you right in.
Everybody wants a piece of me.

We have the fashion week.

We're negotiating with Fournier
about a major collaboration.

Will I have access to your computer?
I mean, your calendar?

To coordinate days and...

Everyone!
This is my new assistant, Victoria.

I'm sure she'll be a wonderful asset
to our amazing team.

I look forward to getting to know
you all. This is my dream job.

Welcome.

-So, about your calendar?
-What? Oh, yes.

I'll have Sabine create
an email address for you.

Damn.

I'm honoured that you asked me,
mother-in-law.

You must help me
make Amanda trust me.

-She has to listen to me.
-That her products are being copied.

The police won't help her,
but you will.

Precisely. Erik and I will
do the talking.

We need Esther
to access Amanda's computer.

-Amanda?
-Could you just look at...

-Amanda, could you...
-Later.

What are you doing?

Charging your computer.
It was running out.

-It's really itchy.
-What do you think it is?

The allergy test didn't
show anything.

But he might react to substances
in shampoo, detergents etc.

I'll prescribe an ointment.
Watch out for any exposure.

I'll see you again in a month.

Okay. Thank you.
Sweetie, grab your sweater.

Eva, a quick question.
Kaj, wait outside for a minute.

-But I didn't get a gift yet.
-No, but that's only if it hurts.

-It did hurt.
-You can have a gift, Kaj.

It'll end up in the vacuum anyway.

Just pick one. They're all the same.

There.

-Do you want to buy a raffle ticket?
-No, you'll sell them at the mall.

Go on, I'll be right out.

What's up, Erik?

I just skimmed it. Your best chance
to invent stuff is in section 34.

Hang on.

By the way, Christine and I went in
for the ultrasound and...

The estimated birth weight
is 500 grams below average.

-Should we be worried?
-No, no. Kaj was the same.

-Here it is. 34.
-It doesn't say explicitly.

But you could claim that Fournier
has a plan to do an erosional merger.

Are there any brands
similar to Amanda's?

There's the Finnish brand, Jötun Jö.

Okay, you can use that.
Tell her that Fournier plans

to buy that brand as well.

If she thinks her life's work will
die in a big firm, she won't sell.

It's just an idea.

Lately I've been
feeling some chest tightness.

As if my heart skips a beat.

Any heart problems in your family?

No. It's probably just temporary.

At your age we want to be careful.
Your blood pressure was a bit high.

It could be stress symptoms.

How's work?

Oh, just normal stress level.

I'm referring you to the hospital.
They'll make a diagnosis.

A diagnosis?
I don't think that's necessary.

Kaj needs his dad
for many years to come.

What did the doctor say?

It wasn't eczema.

We got an ointment and we should
avoid exposing him to chemicals.

-Why do you look so serious then?
-It is serious.

Hold here while it dries.

Back to being fat. And bald.

-Yes.
-You always just...

Would you please get off my back!

Could you at least pretend
to like me once in a while?

The last time you wore that,
you were sweating profusely.

There...

-Are you nervous?
-Let's just go now.

I'm totally crazy about you.

Come.

LIBERTY MALL

-You changed your mind?
-I'm worth it.

I should warn you, though.
It's highly addictive.

Membership?

Raffle tickets?

Would you like
to buy a raffle ticket?

This is very serious.
I'd better talk to Amanda herself.

-One second.
-Sure.

Amanda, do you have a minute?

You have to meet...

-Hi. Amanda.
-Patricia Johannesson, IP Denmark.

-The others haven't arrived yet?
-Who?

-The police? I'm so mad at them.
-What's going on?

My company offers
consultancy services

to Danish companies
about intellectual property...

Holy crap!

-Hello. My apologies.
-Amanda.

-Kenneth Mollerup, the Fraud squad.
-Damien.

-Let's go into my office.
-Yes, and sorry for barging in...

-...like this.
-I'll take that.

It's been dusted for prints,
so feel free to touch it.

This is mine. Is it counterfeit?

I see this happening
to more and more Danish brands.

-It looks exactly the same.
-Customs seized a full container.

-You have to address this.
-We could try to track the supplier.

We don't have the resources.
I got lots of white collar fraud...

-So you won't do anything?
-Before you blow your top...

We get so many reports
because someone imitates something

someone else made in a workshop
or a nice cream shop like this one.

But we can't send
the special forces every time.

-This is copyright infringement.
-This can't happen right now.

Listen, have you ever been
to a market in Thailand or Italy?

They have tons of counterfeit
products. Bolshe Gabbana and Ucci.

But they're normal workers
who can't afford fancy creams.

Or if their teenage daughter wants
a designer handbag...

Then you buy the next best thing.

I don't know how much
you know about design and quality

or if you've ever
created anything original

but what Amanda has made is unique.
How long has it taken you?

-Eight years.
-Eight years to build this.

Ask your wife. If you bring her
a cheap counterfeit product

she'll be really disappointed.

I have worked for
big international brands.

Yves Saint Laurent and
Dolce & Gabbana have their reasons

for employing whole departments
handling counterfeit products.

And what do we have in Denmark?
You two?

This costs millions every minute
if we don't act.

If you don't want Danish Industry on
your case or to explain to the media

that you won't protect Danish brands

I suggest that you do your job
and shut this down.

Yes... We'll look into it, of course.

-Can we keep this?
-No. That's evidence.

-Thank you.
-We'll be in touch.

-Thank you for reacting to this.
-Of course.

-Did I do okay?
-You did great, Patrick.

Nina will do the rest.

I didn't want to say this
in front of the others,

but I have great respect
for what you've built.

And for you as a person.

Is she a trusted employee?

-Victoria, wait outside, please.
-Sure.

I heard talk about
you negotiating with Fournier.

And I know that several
European organisations

have had their eyes on Fournier
for some time now.

Okay. Why?

Fournier probably hasn't told you
that they're also acquiring Jötun Jö

and the Swiss Sterling Skincare.

-They're my competitors.
-Yes.

So I ask myself,

why does he want all three?

But it's not the first time, Fournier
adds a clause to his contracts

that allows him to do
a so-called erosional merger.

And what's that?

It's not good.

So please don't sign anything

before checking if any clause
might offer him that loophole.

I haven't seen your contract,
so perhaps everything's fine.

Would you look at it?

Of course.

Unacceptable. You don't postpone
a negotiation last minute.

We're as surprised
and disappointed as you.

What does she mean by 'standby'?

That'll be all.

Subtitles: Tina Goldberg
Edited by: Lisa Kristensen Villeneuve - www.plint.com