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A PUBLIC ENEMY

In Norway we tell our children -

- that they must drink milk in order to become big and strong.

Mothers feel happy and secure when our children like milk.

We must avoid being stunted and keep our teeth from loosening.

The dentist tells us that children who drink milk have better teeth.

And to keep our bones from becoming brittle.

School milk is a good thing. It gives us more energy.

We must drink at least two glasses each day -

- in order to stay healthy.

Everybody knows that without milk, we can't become proper Norwegians.

But milk also contains the protein beta-cassein A1.

New research shows a connection between diabetes and milk.

In the past 50 years the number of Norwegian diabetics has quadrupled.

Thor Gabrielsen is back in hospital -

- because of his severe type II diabetes.

He drinks two litres of milk a day, and now he can't quit.

When he came in three days ago, -

- he had an extremely low blood sugar level.

Can you read what this says?

I must have it. I simply must have it.

Trude Milk refuses to comment on this case, -

- but we're going to pay them a visit.

- Have you got an appointment? - Thor can't wait!

- Have you got an appointment? - Thor can't wait!

I must have it. I simply must have it.

I'll begin by saying that we want to continue the series this fall.

It's got the best ratings.

That's why we'll move it to Friday to get it out in prime time.

I see.

And with such a high profile we think that it's important -

- with a more profound editorial openness.

Which means?

That the board must be informed about which companies will be targeted.

Why do you think it's so popular?

It steps on people's toes. I never applied for any approval.

Trude Milk is one of our largest advertisers.

They were upset about your program and cancelled their contract with us.

That's just lovely. So that's why you asked me in here.

Don't get us wrong. We do want a controversial programme, Thomas.

We want to add fuel to the public debate.

A programme that's noisy and causes a bit of a row.

You can discuss that with the board.

We've spent a lot of time and money to make an unknown nutritionist -

- become one of the biggest tv-celebrities.

I don't suppose you want to throw away all that.

If you think I did this for fame, you don't know shit about me.

Trude Milk have got their tentacles in every corridor, on every board.

They outmatch the prime minister. And they call that a democracy?

Breath in.

By the way. I've got something for you.

- It's a surprise. - I don't like surprises.

You see that?

Go and have a look.

What is it?

Tomas ...

- What is it? - Cyano bacteria.

- The microscope sucks. - Nah. Let me see. Move over.

Let me see.

You have to focus the lens.

Have some.

We're having dinner after the theatre.

I have to work on my project.

It's mum's birthday. We've got tickets for an Ibsen play.

- Ibsen? Did that make her happy? - Of course it did.

Go and get ready. Then we'll have something proper to eat.

It'll be a while before we have dinner.

Don't push me.

Speak up! Who are you?

Myself.

Get away!

Go round it, Peer. It's big enough.

Who are you?

Myself. Can you say the same about yourself?

I can say what I want! And my sword will strike!

Beware! It will crush you!

Go round it, Peer.

Through it!

Everybody says water is healthy.

But it can't be healthy to pee as much as I do.

What's on your mind?

- Water. - What?

I have to call my brother.

We'll tap the cleanest water in the world.

We'll tap the cleanest water from the mountain back home.

Why do you think people in Bredal get so old?

The water is filled with minerals that prevent disease, -

- and I'll prove that.

- You want us to move back home? - I've spent years as a critic.

- Now it's time to be constructive. - You know how I feel about Bredal.

I don't dare show my face there.

Imagine coming home and saving the settlement from its impasse.

They'll thank us.

I'm sure of it.

- What about dad, then? - It's his chance to find redress.

We'll have to do it.

What's that?

Start over.

ONE YEAR LATER

Tomas Stockmann.

Call me about those water samples from Bredal.

STOCKMANN PURE AND SENSIBLE

Tomas Stockmann, welcome.

I'm Borg, spokesman and board member of the company.

- Do you like the new campaign? - The photos are a bit in-your-face.

We're so happy with the slogan. That's your brother's work.

When you make your speech it would be great -

- if you could put in "Pure and Sensible".

You have no idea how much enthusiasm and dedication it's created here.

God, it's good to see you.

Hi, dad.

Tomas, aren't you going to ride with us?

Everybody is dashing to the bank to buy stocks in your water company.

But you're not so easily fooled?

Me? I've got no money. I'm broke.

All that is in the past.

You're the only one thinking about it.

You think so? Nothing is forgotten here.

If you'd had the money, it wouldn't have been a bad idea.

The value will go through the roof. The water up here is unique.

You have to get people to change their drinking habits, Morten.

Changing drinking habits?

I've tried doing that all my life.

- You have to park outside, Morten. - I wasn't going to drive through.

Hi, Tomas. Back at last.

- Indeed. - The right man in the right place.

- Thanks. - We've been waiting for you.

Thank you.

Are you coming in?

Crowds are one huge buffet for airborne diseases.

- I see. - You didn't consider that.

Do as you like.

Tomas, can't you see who you resemble?

Hi, I'm Petra Vik. I'm in the information sector.

- Did you say "information"? - They're waiting for you.

- You work with information? - Yes.

I've seen all your programmes.

It's very inspiring that you dare be so ruthless.

- Thanks. - That's why I took this job.

Tomas, how do you feel right now?

Like myself.

People of Bredal.

We've finally come this far after lots of hard work.

We're ready to start producing -

- in the old stoneworks.

Our spring water is far more sensible than any other product.

And who would be more fitting for a speech today -

- than my brother, the initiator Tomas Stockmann.

Thank you, Peter.

This company does not exist.

It doesn't fit into a society whose market has been analyzed.

Stockmann is what we've been told could never happen.

No no, this isn't impossible.

The people of Bredal don't exist. They haven't been planned.

People who work to start a company, who put their money in stocks, -

- who do volunteer work all night to get the facility ready ...

They're unthinkable.

The multinational companies tell us that we haven't got a chance.

But for those bosses, for those companies, -

- I have only one message:

We have turned the future upside down!

We have made the impossible possible.

We are bloody unbelievable.

Sensible?

We've got the purest spring water in the world, -

- and you're selling it cheap? Pure and sensible?

The price is our primary means of competing.

We have to make use of that. You just make sure it's healthy.

You look like Stalin.

Sure. Did you get the results from the lab?

- The lab? What do you mean? - I've taken a new sample.

- It has been approved. - That was last year.

People have been drinking it for centuries.

Exactly, we have to prove that it's unique by using tests.

Can you get it done before you go back?

But we're moving here. To live with dad.

Why didn't you tell me?

I thought you knew that.

What about your tv-series? Don't you work on that?

I'm not doing any tv-series. This is much more important.

- I thought you'd never move back. - Sure. Dad's getting old.

He'll be happy to hear that.

Hi, I'm calling about those samples from Bredal.

Can you call me as soon as possible?

Tomas Stockmann?

- Damn, we liked that speech. - Thank you.

Look around you. All of this was built in a few months.

We're not history, we're the future. Finally someone recognizes that.

- Indeed. - Aslaksen is head of the union.

Yes, I'm Aslaksen.

- I've dreamed of this a long time. - You've dreamed, and we've worked.

- You okay? - We have to move the greenhouse.

The first time I kissed you was in there. Remember that?

I'd forgotten that.

I had to lure you in there. I didn't want your dad to find out.

Hi, Eilif.

Are you coming or what?

- Tomas speaking. - Lauritzen, Lab Tec.

Hi. I've tried to get hold of you all day.

- What did you say? - I take it you've read our letter.

- No, I didn't get any letter. - We mailed it last week.

- How were the results? - We've found high levels of ...

How high are they?

You're breaking up.

Hello?

What do I need stocks for?

I've got spring water in my tap, so I can open my own facility.

We have to celebrate this water of yours.

Is there no reception up here?

No.

I hope you can eat something other than bran bread.

No way. It's unhealthy to live as healthy a life as we do.

You can't drink water with that cake.

No. We need champagne.

Bring in the bottles, Eilif. You carried them in here.

- Can I use your phone, Morten? - The phone is closed.

There aren't that many who'd call me anyway, so ...

Look at that. What have we here?

Will you look at that. Break out the champagne, Eilif.

- If I can have a glass. - Of course you can.

Let me help you there.

Let me help. Where is it?

And away.

- Here you are. - I'm having water.

Sure. Here you are.

Cheers.

I'll just go down and make a call. There's no reception up here.

Sure.

Cheers. To the heir presumptive.

The heir presumptive? What's that supposed to mean?

Didn't you go bankrupt?

Bankrupt? The farm didn't.

I made it over to your mother. Hasn't she told you?

No, I didn't explain it to him.

Dad gave it to me when I was 18.

He owed money to everyone, and he couldn't pay them back.

So I felt like I'd stolen their money.

At least we kept the farm.

Otherwise we wouldn't have been here today.

It's about time you came home and took over, Katrine.

Took over what?

This has been the home of proper folk since the time of the Vikings.

I thought we had burglars.

Where do you put letters?

- In the inbox. - And if they're not there?

- Who is the letter from? - It's from a place called LabTec.

I've seen that somewhere.

- It was on Peter's desk. - But it's got my name on it.

You do know that people are here as volunteers, don't you?

Is something wrong?

No. Did I say that there was something wrong?

No, but if something is wrong, I'd like you to inform me.

Sure.

I know what LabTec does.

Does it have something to do with the water?

That doesn't concern you.

Where have you been?

- Why did you give him champagne? - I'm sorry.

You know he can't quit.

The water is toxic.

We have 40.000 bottles of toxic water waiting to be delivered.

What?

What will people say if I sell poison?

You've done your job. People will thank you for finding it.

- You think so? - Nobody wants a toxic spring.

I have to stop the production.

What about the other spring deeper in the mountain?

Tomas? Did you take any samples from that one?

Of course I have to take samples from the other one.

Of course.

- Any other boxes with alcohol? - No.

Wouldn't it have been better, if you had informed me first?

Come.

- What kind of lab is LabTec anyway? - There's nothing wrong with it.

- Where'd that poison come from? - I have no basis for a guess.

Don't be so formal, Tomas.

It's a pesticide that may cause serious harm to your health.

Weren't such pesticides banned long ago?

Yes, but this compound isn't biodegradable.

Why didn't they find it last year?

There are several different analyses. Nobody looked for that poison then.

- Why the hell did you do it, then? - I wanted to check everything.

We have to take samples from the other basin.

There may not be the same problem.

Then you'll just find a different problem.

Have you checked what it'll cost to move the tap?

Our advertisements will be void. The stocks will lose their value.

The water is toxic.

I'm not too sure about that.

- That would cost you too much. - Give me a break, Tomas.

What will people say, when they hear that their investment is of no value?

That we have no work for them.

You think that it's better to make them accessories to a crime?

- We'll have to take a new sample. - It'll be exactly the same.

We have to be on the same side.

And we have to keep this to ourselves until we're absolutely certain.

Agreed?

Hi, Katrine.

- Won't you pop by some day? - Sure.

It ought to be simple even to him.

It's a scientific fact.

- What can you do? - Be an employee.

It'll only get worse if you get steamed up.

Tomas ...

- You have to cooperate. - He won't cooperate with me.

Have you tried?

You don't know Peter.

Is that breakfast?

I'll only eat unhealthy food.

I'll live solely on fat and carbohydrates.

Taste good?

Want some bacon?

Delicious.

What's wrong with you?

Don't you drink that water.

- Where are you going? - Up to get some samples.

Can I go with you?

Aren't you having breakfast?

Are you sure no one's here?

Sissy.

Don't throw rocks.

Right back at you, then.

Nobody's going to drink it anyway.

What are we looking for, then?

The entrance to the other spring.

What was that?

Nothing.

Is it far?

Let me give you a hand.

You stay here, and I'll climb down.

Shine the light for me. Light, please, Eilif.

Don't move the light, Eilif!

Eilif!

Dad?

- Dad? - Yes!

Did you hurt yourself?

- What are you doing here? - Trying to help you.

What are you doing here?

- Was it you who was following us? - That's all she's doing.

Don't I have a right to be here?

It doesn't say anywhere that this is a private area.

In case you missed it, I work with information.

You don't tell me shit!

- You'll just pass it on to Peter. - Well, isn't he your brother?

- What is it you're trying to hide? - You're talking to the wrong guy.

Really? I know a reporter -

- who'd be very interested in helping me find out what's going on.

- Good to see you, Katrine. - Likewise.

Well ...

Let's see.

- You want me to lie down? - Yes.

Don't you want anything under you? At least under your head.

There.

- Are you comfortable? - Yes, I'm completely relaxed.

Breath in.

Katrine? Tomas gets on everybody's wrong side. What can I do?

You have to win him over.

How do I do that?

There's always a way. Can't you make a purifying plant?

If we do that, people will begin wondering if the water is toxic.

But he must have found something in those tests.

Tomas claims to have found pesticides.

And?

Where would they come from?

Indeed.

I can't imagine who would have used pesticides.

Breath in, please.

- Ouch. - It hurts a bit when it goes in.

That's what she said yesterday.

No, I mean, as long as that report doesn't get out, -

- no one will wonder where that poison comes from.

What are you implying?

I'm just trying to help you. Wasn't that why you came here?

Where do you think the poison comes from?

The important thing is how we get rid of it.

Strike your name off the brand.

- Strike my name? - See what they'll do then.

You don't have to be one of Peter's subjects.

Subject? Me? I'm no man's bloody subject.

Did you sleep well?

What are you looking for?

Didn't you use to have pesticides in here?

That was long ago.

I had to hand them over.

And that wasn't cheap.

Why?

They've found pesticides in the water.

Hi, Tomas.

You want a glass of water?

I've been pondering if I should strike my name from the brand.

Our name, you mean?

That's my picture on the bottle. I refuse to let you use it.

You have no right to do that.

According to the contract, your name may be used for advertisements.

You can't keep me from warning people against drinking Stockmann.

There may be another solution.

It's not good to have the same man on the board for too long.

So we considered offering you an important position.

As managing director.

And why would you do that?

I may run for chairman of the board this fall.

Then Borg will have to take over. We lack competent people.

- Could you see me as director? - You're a skilled leader.

Your skills and your position add to your authority.

People trust you.

Does that mean I have control of productions?

If the board is to accept you, you must leave out all of these ...

... speculations.

If you get the job, you should find a new production leader -

- who adapts to your plans for the company.

- That's a bit too much of a promise. - Indulge me.

How stupid do you think I am? You don't think I've found you out?

Now, don't say I didn't try.

Aslaksen?

I just want you to hear it from one of the other board members.

Aslaksen talked to our lawyer.

Hello.

We went through your contract yesterday.

If you say anything that may harm the company name, -

- you have to take the consequences.

- That's claptrap, and you know that. - No.

If you spread false rumours about the water ...

- They're not false r... - Let me finish.

If you spread false rumours about the water, -

- you will be held responsible for the losses of the company.

But I don't spread false rumours about the water.

That's for the court to decide.

What the hell is this?

Am I to bear your losses?

It's not my fault that you've signed a contract you can't comply with.

You can't bear to lose face!

I'm not the one who will lose face.

No matter how you threaten me, you can't keep me from saying it!

- You can't. - I can, and I will.

Consider what breaking the contract will mean to you and your family.

- Are you threatening my family? - You've always been a bully.

I take that as a compliment.

If I'd known you'd move here, I'd never have given you the job!

- What are you doing here? - I haven't got LabTec's address.

You should have sent those long ago.

Dad?

What did you expect?

That those drums would simply disappear?

Do you remember how you enjoyed it here?

Strawberries all over the place. And you helped me so much.

You were so good at picking them.

People will find out where the poison came from.

Do you know what it would have cost to get rid of it?

Everything I had went to you.

Are you blaming me now?

This is a crime, dad.

It's a threat to the entire settlement.

What are they going to do, then? Put me in prison?

- Can I borrow a pen? - Of course. Here.

Weren't you going to talk to a reporter?

If you won't do it, I will.

He's a bloodhound. Never gives up.

I see.

Get to it.

Will they really shut down the spring?

Yes, dad. They may have to do that.

- Can you take this one? - Sure.

This stuff can't be that dangerous.

It's toxic and it's dangerous.

I've spent my whole life on this plot.

And what have I got in return?

Gossip and contempt.

The entire settlement take me for an idiot.

Dad, this isn't about you.

Can we take this drum out of the ground?

What's the matter?

My arm ...

Dad, are you messing around?

Dad?

Dad?

- Who do you work for? - I'm independent.

I've got my own company and do the things I want to do.

Things that the major stations haven't got the balls to produce.

The directors are bloody cowards, aren't they?

They don't dare produce something that really shocks.

- And what really shocks? - You know that.

Is it true that you broke into the office of Trude's director?

Don't make me something I'm not.

I'm not a tv-rebel any longer. I got fed up with it.

That's exactly why I don't want to work for the major stations.

- Are you ready? - Yes.

Tomas Stockmann, why is your water so dangerous?

It contains a poison that makes people infertile.

Scientists often warn us, -

- and then it turns out that it takes absurd amounts for it to harm us.

The number of childbirths has decreased drastically here.

Everybody thought it was due to our lack of belief in the future.

There are nobody in this settlement who can reproduce.

Why haven't you informed people before?

I got this information two days ago, and I have informed the board.

- What was their reaction? - Ask them yourself.

Is it your impression that someone in the board wants to hide this?

Why do you think I'm here?

Your mobile works.

You've got some nerve.

22 messages? Something must be wrong.

Will he be alright?

I don't know. He just collapsed.

Where?

We were working outside.

It was my fault. I never should have ...

I never should have made him work.

He's had a hard life.

That's bollocks, and you know that.

He didn't drink.

- No? - Not that often.

- Where have you been? - By the spring.

- Why? - I talked to a reporter.

About the poison?

I don't know what happened.

I just stood there. I thought he was messing around.

He was lucky that you were there.

We never should have come back.

I'll go and buy a soda.

- Tomas, go with Eilif. - I'll stay with you.

Go with Eilif. Take care of him, Tomas.

Get going!

Want to drive?

Hit the breaks!

Who's driving here?

- Tomas here. Hi, Hovstad. - Are you at home?

- No, I'm at the hospital. - Could you pop by?

Do you have something for me? I'll be there. Bye.

- Was it the journalist? - Yes. I have to fix something.

- Can I go with you? - No, go see mum.

She's waiting for us. I'll be right back.

- Are you done? - No.

No?

Your brother showed me a new report. It says it's only slightly polluted.

- Do you have it? - No.

- It has to be a botch job. - Why believe you and not him?

Where's my interview?

Your brother took it.

- What did he threaten you with? - A lawsuit.

He's threatened me with that for a long time.

I can't afford it. I'll go bankrupt.

Then you're not very independent.

What do you know about running an independent business?

You've been a little tv-king who's never had to fight to survive.

Why would I want to be independent, if I don't dare have an opinion?

Katrine?

He's not what he let on to be.

I'd say. He's more of a poodle than a bloodhound.

What do we do now?

If you really want to help, you can call People's Choice.

People's Choice isn't really you.

I need someone who won't back out. I must let the entire country know.

It's the most popular tv-show right now.

I've been fired.

You were fired?

You should be proud of that.

They don't dare fire me.

Katrine?

When I got to the hospital, you'd already left.

Didn't you wonder where it came from?

No matter. The damage is done.

No matter? People in town say that the spring is poisoned.

They'll be looking for a scapegoat, and you don't think that it matters?

What do you want me to do, then?

I want you to chose, Tomas.

Our relationship or Stockmann.

- And if I can't make that choice? - Then you've made your choice.

I know you're upset.

I'm not upset.

I'm as lucid as ever.

If you go on about that poison, I'll sell the farm and move away.

- Where are you going? - To the hospital.

Hey!

Talk to me.

Come on. Let's move that poison.

- What? - When is mum moving?

This is toxic waste. It has to go to the refuse disposal plant.

- Where is that? - In town. I can't take this.

- Can't you take it there? - In what?

I'll leave it here. Then it's your responsibility.

Leave it here? I haven't seen it. Then it'll stay where it is.

Hold on. Tomas speaking.

Hi, Tomas. This is People's Choice.

Petra?

Are you coming?

- What are you doing? - We're leaving.

- We have to take care of this crap. - You said we'd leave them there.

You know you can't drive.

Dad?

How's he doing?

Well ...

He's taking a nap now.

Yes, he's had a hard life.

Yes, he's had a hard life. But he wasn't an alcoholic.

I've always respected your father, Katrine.

Too bad that Tomas and I don't agree.

That's for you to mend.

He's contacted People's Choice.

- When did you hear that? - Didn't he tell you?

After that there's nothing to hold back these rumours.

I think that your father deserves better.

It's easy to blame Morten just because he's different.

You are the only one who can stop Tomas.

The board wants to hit him hard, but I can make them wait.

Hi, Lene Bergstrøm. People's Choice. Researcher.

Hi. Did you wait long?

An hour. Your mobile doesn't work.

- Anyone home? - The door was locked.

Can I talk to you, Petra?

What the hell are you thinking?

You can't bring those bloody tv-guys to our home.

Why not?

It's private.

Then stop being so damned private.

- I've talked to the lab. - What lab?

The one Peter says he used.

They've never done any tests for Stockmann.

You have to use that against him.

- Dad's a bit better. - Better?

You feeling better?

We need to talk, Tomas.

- I've used the farm as collateral. - Collateral?

In Eilif's inheritance?

I've bought Stockmann stocks in his name.

Stockmann stocks?

If the company goes bankrupt, those stocks will be worthless.

- You're kidding. - No.

Ruin Stockmann, and you ruin Eilif. Only a madman would do that.

I am a madman.

I've let you pretend you're mad. You're not really that mad.

I don't believe you.

You've been talking to Peter.

Tomas, don't you get it?

You cannot wish to go against me.

You've never understood dad. Don't you know what he went through?

How much this has affected him? I won't let him be hated once more.

To think that you would let yourself be tricked like this.

- What are you talking about? - This is typical of Peter.

He talked to people about me and put words in their mouths.

This is typical of Peter.

And trust me on this: I won't let that fuck get away with it!

We're suspecting you of insider trade.

First these rumours about poison.

And then your wife buys cheap Stockmann stocks.

- Coincidence? - What are you talking about?

You start a rumour to benefit from our volunteer work.

We'll call the police.

Don't turn your back on me! How can you explain this to your son?

Eilif?

Eilif has nothing to do with this.

Ran out of arguments, did you?

Get out of here!

- Where's Peter? - He's not here yet.

So much the better.

Peter?

- Tomas, what are you doing? - Looking for your fake report!

You won't find anything in there.

- He'll thrash the office as well. - No, there's no danger.

Tomas, what do you want?

I accept your offer, Peter.

- What offer? - Your job offer.

Come on out and let's talk about it.

Nice chair. Very comfortable.

Nice pictures, too.

Dad should have seen this.

Dad should have seen this.

He would have been so proud.

- Open this door, you bloody idiot! - You just wind the fuck down!

Bloody hell! Don't you talk to me like that!

If you don't open, you'll be sorry.

I'll do exactly as I please, and you just shut up!

- I'm calling the police. - No, leave him be.

- Should I call his wife? - No. Let him have his fun.

You think that you know more about everything than everyone else.

Perhaps he's been drinking.

Get away from the windows. He just wants attention.

Hi, Tomas, it's Petra. People's Choice starts in an hour.

Damn it, Tomas! They're waiting for you.

People's Choice is about to start. What are you doing?

Today People's Choice has gone to Bredal -

- where our former producer is in dispute with his brother.

Are you coming?

Tomas!

Welcome to this week's People's Choice.

Tomas Stockmann, the known nutritionist, -

- claims to have found poison in the local spring.

Director Peter Stockmann claims that this water is healthy.

Who's right? You at home are to decide.

Those in favour of Peter, send a text message to 1998.

Those in favour of Tomas, send a text message to 1999.

People's Choice is democracy in practice.

Peter, your own brother claims -

- that he has found poison in this water.

Is that true?

The board has always taken great interest in Tomas' work.

Yes, but have you found poison or not?

We've found insignificant amounts of a pesticide, -

- but it doesn't present any danger.

Some actually say that tiny amounts of this compound may be healthy.

- So this poison is healthy? - In tiny amounts, yes.

And to control that amount we'll build a purifying plant.

Tomas was supposed to comment on this, -

- but he hasn't arrived yet. He's had a tough day. Watch this.

Dad?

I have to show you something.

Let me in.

Look. I've got the results from the lab.

The inner spring is clean.

That's just fine.

But your uncle can simply get a test that gainsays that.

Is it because of the stocks?

I don't want that money.

- But it's your inheritance. - It's a coward's money.

And I'm no coward.

I've never considered you a coward, Eilif.

Because of me, people will drink that poison.

If it hadn't been for me, everything would have been fine.

Stop that.

- Tomas. - Let me get a photo.

Hi, Thomas. Can't you tell the time?

- The show is already on. - Stay with him, Eilif.

Tomas Stockmann, welcome.

Well, a purifying plant. Doesn't that satisfy you?

It's just a cover up to hide the fact that they're poisoning people.

There is pure water. In the basin deeper in the mountain.

And the report that I have here proves that.

It will be far too expensive to move the tap.

Much more expensive than building a purifying plant.

- And reports are easily falsified. - Are you insinuating that I'm lying?

That's for you to know, Tomas.

Peter is making a serious accusation. What are you going to do about it?

Nothing. This isn't about a simple family dispute between Peter and I.

I've discovered something much more important.

I've been trying -

- to keep you from drinking a poison that'll make us infertile.

But no one wants to stop drinking this water for that reason.

So I'm thinking:

"Maybe it's not that important that life goes on here."

Isn't it your job to convince people?

If people won't listen, I can't do anything.

I respect that they want to drink poison.

- Some species extirpate themselves. - Get that man out of here.

What you're saying, Tomas, is that the entire settlement ...

Will become extinct. Yes.

But that doesn't give us the right ...

... to poison the rest of the population.

Fine. You people at home have voted.

We have reached a decision.

People's Choice is democracy in practice.

Well, 63 per cent of the viewers have voted ...

The viewers have voted for Peter and his spring water.

Well. Any comments?

I want to thank you for the support.

This goes to show that people don't fall for scare tactics.

Well, Tomas. I suppose that truth rests with the majority.

Truth never rests with the majority.

Who constitute the majority of a nation?

Stupid people or smart people?

We have to agree that stupid people constitute -

- an overwhelming majority in this country.

Tomas, do you raise yourself above our viewers?

Do you raise yourself above our viewers?

You can't behave like that even if you're a celebrity.

- Have you seen Eilif? - No.

You won't win by slagging people off.

Now you sound like an information worker.

We'll get the purifying plant, and that's what's important.

You think you're so bloody unique.

Eilif!

Katrine!

He poisoned the spring.

Just kill him.

Kill him.

Good evening.

What's going on here?

Nothing.

There was no poison here before he arrived.

Are those your drums?

- I'm getting rid of them. - So they are yours?

I was taking them into town.

Come with me.

They said, they'd kill me.

- But people in this town don't act. - No.

That was probably for the best.

It's still bloody annoying.

Can I go now?

I think I have to keep you until tomorrow.

Then we'll see.

We'll see? About what?

Why are you driving around with a hundred litres of pesticide?

Do I look like a man who wants to poison an entire settlement?

I don't know what you look like.

- Katrine? - I don't want to talk to you.

We have to stick together. People act like crazy.

Why did I move back? You said people would thank us.

I won't let you drag us down with you again.

Katrine ...

I've talked to Katrine, Tomas.

She says she knows nothing about those drums.

Can I go, then?

Yes.

- On one condition. - Condition?

Yes. I'll drop this case if you promise to move away.

- Move away from my home town? - Yes, for your own safety.

You have to go home and pack your stuff.

Otherwise I'll have to keep you here.

I can't be alone.

Translation: Martin Mathiasen Scandinavian Text Service