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Who is Aino Inked Himinkinen?

She's my mother.

Edith adopted me.

Her own child died in a bombing.

Where did you get this?

From YrjO. As a wedding gift.

- It's one hell of a wedding gift. - It is.

I'm just wondering where Yrjo could have...

Delivery took place as agreed.

YrjO finds you in the middle of nowhere.

He claims not to know who you are.

You find out your mother's name and suddenly, ta-da!

He shows you her death certificate.

What if he's your father?

Yrjo?

No... Yuck! He'd never have let me...

- Marry your cousin? - Yes.

You don't know Yrjo.

But he can't be...

your dad.

You're too pretty to be his daughter.

And kind.

I know my mother and father met in Heidelberg, Germany.

- When? - In the summer of '32.

YrjO was there in the summer of '32.

- No, he wasn't. - He was.

No, he wasn't.

Maybe we should go there for a honeymoon.

To Heidelberg.

You can show people in the streets a photo of your mother, and sing...

Excuse me!

Have you seen this woman?

Excuse me. Have you seen this woman...

We have a problem.

By the time Aune got in, the warehouse was empty and Benkku was dead.

This was on the floor next to him.

Is it a Maltese Cross?

That's what it looks like. Of the Order of Malta.

Or the Iron Cross. The German one.

Benkku's speciality was repurposed German weapons.

And explosives.

- This looks like a mechanical part.

A part of a bomb.

The election is tomorrow and the Americans want Fagerholm to win.

There's a bit of a difference between funding an election campaign

and blowing up a rival candidate.

Is there?

We have to find that woman.

Locate her and find out what she has in mind.

Good morning, listeners.

The flag has been raised

People have gathered around their radios.

The day of the presidential election has finally arrived

If none of the candidates wins more than half of the electoral votes in the first round,

a second round of voting will follow.

litho Kekkonen is backed by 88 electors

and K.A. Fagerholm by 72 electors.

The election is therefore expected to continue into a second round

DOCTOR WILHELMSSON'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL

DOCTOR WILHELMSSON'S PRIVATE HOSPITAL Whichever way the votes go,

what is certain is that by the end of the day Finland will have a new president

Welcome.

- Sinikka. - Hello. Kerttu, the chef.

Sinikka...

Our readers are dying to know

how you're feeling, waiting for the result?

I'm feeling calm. I know I have a team I can trust.

- I think if the people could choose... - They've already made their decision.

They've chosen the electors, both men and... women.

May the best man win.

In that case, it will be a clear result, Mr Prime Minister.

You've worked harder for our country than any of the other candidates.

We got Porkkala back, for instance.

No, we can credit President Paasikivi and his patient and persistent efforts

for the fact that we've been able to build such solid trust

between Finland and the Soviet Union since the brutal war.

I think you're being overly modest.

Well, don't they say that...

"An empty barn needs no roof"?

I prefer "Hair and brains tend not to share the same head."

In that case, madam, you are a wonderful exception to the rule.

Cheers.

I remember the first time I came here with Kekkonen,

just before the Mantsala rebellion.

Voionmaa had invited us members of the Academic Karelian Society

to see the new Parliament House.

Neither of us guessed then that, 15 years later,

`Kana' would be elected president here.

I'm glad that you're involved in this, Helena.

It's our job to make sure that tonight the country has a new president.

Aune, you take the Social Democrats' room.

See that Fagerholm gets tea, not coffee.

Marketta, the Agrarian League.

Kekkonen has his coffee black. You won't need to ask.

Sinikka, you're responsible for the People's Party.

It's exciting to get to witness such an historic event.

If you like, I can do the Agrarian League.

I think it's best if we all do what we were told.

I haven't slept,

wondering whether I know what's best for Finland.

In your case, it's what's best for you.

Didn't your father have a villa in Porkkala before the war?

In the first and second rounds, vote as you're expected to.

But if you're unsure in the third round, just abstain.

Nobody will know.

So, the first round.

Electors can be seen keeping tally in their notepads.

Everyone is silent

as Prime Minister Kekkonen reads out the first round results.

... 20 votes.

Eino Kilpi...

56 votes.

K.A. Fagerholm...

72 votes.

U.K. Kekkonen...

88 votes.

The election will therefore proceed to a second round.

The electors will now retire to negotiate.

In the end, this election turns on the fact

that Kekkonen's candidature has secured 88 votes

and Fagerholm's candidature has received 72 votes.

But what will the four remaining groups decide to do,

name/y, Tuomioja's electoral alliance with 57 votes,

KiOils electoral alliance with 56...

Lisa just arrived at Parliament House. Come immediately.

Did you hear?

Well?

- Is Julius here? - I haven't seen him.

Did you see that the ambassador and Lisa have arrived?

No.

Tell Yrjo. Find them!

Yeah.

- Is she here? - No.

I'll keep the ambassador entertained. You have to find Lisa.

Welcome, Mr President. This way, please.

- They're going to ask Paasikivi to run. - But he isn't even a candidate!

The electors can vote for whoever they like.

It's exactly how Relander became president.

A dark horse has entered the race.

Shit.

I should have seen this coming.

Hertta has had her coffee, right?

Where do you think I'm going now?

- Where are you ladies going? - Fourth floor.

The unexpected entry of the incumbent president in the second round

is now causing confusion in the distribution of electoral votes.

All of the theories put forward so far

have proved to be no more than idle speculations

- May I offer you more coffee? - No, thanks.

It will be a long day. You need to decide well.

... but this is a totally necessary tactical movement at this point,

and we must all remain united

to ensure that Urho moves into the third round.

Moscow won't be too happy if Fagerholm is chosen.

Friends... comrades.

I've just received a message from Moscow.

Nobody should leave this room before the vote.

Paasikivi has agreed to run, as you'd hoped.

Very good.

So, is the operation cancelled?

No. Not before the last vote is counted.

- Hello. - Hello.

Here you are again. A pantry chef at the centre of things.

Likewise an archivist.

Second round.

An exciting day.

This should work.

The results of the second round of voting are as follows.

Paasikivi... 84 votes.

Kekkonen... 102 votes.

And Fagerholm... 114 votes.

Because none of the candidates received more than 50% of the votes,

Kekkonen and Fagerholm will proceed to a third round.

Our new president must confront not only the purely domestic challenges

of achieving common purposes in a divided nation.

As well questions of foreign policy between East and West

will demand from the President

extremely careful and decisive political manoeuvring

in order to maintain our independence,

won and defended with such heavy sacrifices.

Tabe: You have to -- oh! There she is.

Have you met Helena?McFall: No.

She's my photographer for today.

This is George McFall, the US ambassador.

I can't wait to see Tabe's new magazine.

It sounds wonderful.

And this is Lisa. She --

We've already met.

Thanks for last time.

My pleasure.

So, uh, Lisa and George have agreed to keep me company

for the third round.

I'm so excited.

Yes, we're here to observe

that the voting is fair and square.

You know what?

I would love to have a picture with us three.

It would make a great addition for the article.

Excellent idea.

And ready?

There's time for more refreshments

before the third and hopefully last vote.

Make the coffee strong and don't spare the sugar.

And if anyone asks for a side of cognac, pour a double without asking.

Are you all right?

Yeah... Just a little knot in my stomach.

Go to the bathroom. I'll take care of your tray.

- Was it the Agrarian League?

I'll take care of the Agrarian League. You do the SDP.

No, I'm fine with the Agrarian League.

This isn't up for debate.

If you don't let go of that tray right now, I'll make you drink these coffees.

The call for the last vote.

This is almost too exciting.

Shall we go watch?Uh, no.

Um, I think the plenary room's too full.

We won't get a seat.

Hey, you over there! Go and get us some champagne.

If anybody asks, say it's for Prime Minister Kekkonen's party.

Well?

God, what was her problem?

I'm sorry, but I need to go to the ladies' room.

Don't be too long.

I want to toast with you when the champagne comes.

The voting has progressed to the point

that even the back rows have now stood up

and are forming a long queue.

The electors are waiting their turn

to drop their third, final and deciding vote into the urn.

There are now just a few electors lined up in front of the urn

and soon the voting will be over.

The gavel falls.

First, the votes for Fagerholm will be read out

Fagerholm.

Fagerholm.

Fagerholm.

I wasn't able to take them in.

I think one of the older waitresses suspected something.

Round face? In her forties? Hair in a bun?

Yeah. Who is she?

It doesn't matter.

Fagerholm...

Fagerholm.

Fagerholm.

Fagerholm.

Fagerholm.

Fagerholm.

Fagerholm.

Fagerholm.

Fagerholm.

And Fagerholm.

Fagerholm has a total of 149 votes.

Next, I shall read out the votes given to candidate Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen...

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Sorry.

Aah!

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Let me check what's holding up our champagne.

Okay.

Kekkonen...

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Lisa's gone and I'm worried about Helena. Have you seen her?

No.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen...

Kekkonen.

- Kekkonen. - Congratulations, 'Karla'.

Kekkonen.

Hold your horses. Someone might have abstained.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

- Where have you been? - Where's Helena?

Doing her bloody job, like you should be. Come on.

Listen, you don't necessarily need it.

It will work without it.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

You.

The pantry chef.

Your husband.

Your uncle.

You're all fucking well in this together.

You're serving the wrong master.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen...

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen...

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen...

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

And Kekkonen.

Kekkonen.

Okay. We'll take Kekkonen out the back door, just in case.

I'll check the corridor again.

- Give this to Helena. - What is it?

It's private.

Wait here. I'll get Yrjo and Kekkonen.

We'll escort them to the car.

Julius sent you this.

What is it?

Sorry, just a moment.

Congratulations, President Kekkonen.

Thank you, but let's wait for the inauguration first.

Sure, sure.

What's wrong?

I was just afraid that...

It's all right. It's all right.

Ladies and gentlemen, a toast to the President.

Mr President!

DEATH CERTIFICATE

2.7.1944 Hamina Convicted of treason signed: Urho Kekkonen

Miss Korhonen.

Thank you so much for all your help.

I understand that I owe my life to you.

Turn the car around and wait here. Kekkonen will be out at any moment.

Helena...

We did what we had to do.

It's all over now.

No, it's not.