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It's incredible that I am 51 years old.

I am not young, okay.

But I..

... don't think that it's that different from being 30.

I might live a bit more consciously,

but other than that I live like I used to.

You only live once.

I don't feel too old.

In fact, I still feel spry.

I believe I am one of the younger ones,

because when I think about it, 53,

then it's pretty old,

but I don't feel that way.

Once I heard someone say something like,

let the old man up front so he can see too.”

I didn't think he was talking about me, but then realized that he was.

Then I thought, okay, I might seem old, but I don't feel like it at all.

... I might seem old, but I don't feel like it at all.

“But I don't feel like it at all.”

Defining age today is difficult.

Kids act like adults. 40 is the new 30. When does one actually become old?

At 40, 50, 60, 70, 80? It's all a matter of perspective.

The older you get, the only thing you don't want to be is old.

You want to have your finger on the pulse.

That's why we use youth language in the campaign for our new anti-aging cream.

YOLO: You. Only. Live. Once.

I still got one more. YOLO: Bold or not you're super hot.

That's got to be a terrible feeling if you are slowly losing your hair.

Did you know that bald men are said to be better leaders?

Is that why you shave your head?

Could we get back to the facts?

Sven, please.

Second new message:

Hello Walter, I just wanted to remind you that it's Jonas' birthday today.

I'm sure he'd love it if you called.

Hope you're doing well. Call me back sometime.

Bye.

End of message.

Birthdays are entirely unnecessary.

Because you always forget them?

As if I have ever forgotten a birthday. — Never.

Can I call him that late?

Nope.

I had to think of Sweden today.

Hadn't thought of it in some time.

How could we ever forget about that?

No idea.

Maybe because other things became more important.

You still remember that?

I'm going to bed. Are you coming?

I'm going to stay up a bit.

Light on or off?

Leave it on please.

Walter, please.

Why me?

How should I put it?

A tragic chain of homemade circumstances.

What are you trying to tell me, Michael?

Is this about the spot?

That I don't suck up to Marion enough?

Walter, please.

Mr. Wagner can fill you in on the details.

Mr. Stein, I know that it is a big loss for you.

But that's why you should know that you have our support.

It is surely in your best interests that we mutually part ways.

I have drafted a severance package for you.

It is a fair offer.

You may continue using the company car until the date of termination ...

To be clear: You are relieved of your duties and need not come anymore.

Hello?

Hey, I'm at the bank.

Ms. Wolf suggests 2,400 or 2,600 for the new rate.

What do you think?

Nicola ...

Yes?

2,600 sounds reasonable.

Is everything okay?

Yes, I just have an appointment.

Why didn't you say so?

See you tonight.

She had her bag and dog with her again.

Her home is probably full of those stones.

Can you bring me a glass?

Thanks.

Cheers.

Where were you?

Why?

Because you brought the entire field in with you.

I went for a walk.

For a walk? - Yes, for a walk.

Is everything okay?

Yes. Why wouldn't it be?

I don't know, you go for a walk, and you are now just sitting there.

Yes, why can't I just sit here?

I don't know. It's just unusual.

That's all.

They dismissed me.

What? - For “operational reasons.”

I Will call you later.

See you tonight.

Then I stood there and I wondered: What should I do now?

I had no idea.

I looked around in my family and thought:

Business administration, why not?

Then I went abroad for a year, to Warwick.

I met a very charming and gorgeous literature student

and asked myself: what should I do?

So I married her.

Back in Cologne, after two years as a product manager at Haribo,

you called me and asked

if I could picture myself remarrying.

So the question was raised again: what should I do now?

So I went to NOV.

Now, the NOV group and I have been a pair for a while.

Slowly, the marriage is becoming routine.

So I am asking you now, Chris:

What would you suggest I do?

Walter, you know, man is a hunter.

He does not catch fallen animals.

Yeah, so?

For the marriage market you are attractive as long as you are not divorced.

I'm sorry.

Everything okay?

All good.

I am just a bit tired.

Still, it was a rather nice night.

What do you mean?

Think I didn't notice how hard you guys tried not to talk about your job?

Instead, they talked about their kids. Even that was embarrassing.

You're exaggerating. —Am I?

No one was embarrassed about a thing.

Didn't seem like that.

Maybe you should ...

Don't treat me like a child.

I am not treating you like a child.

No?

You don't know what I wanted to say.

So?

I wanted to say

that you should try to see the dismissal as a chance.

Oh, as a chance ...

Why are you interrupting me again?

I thought you were finished. — Well, I wasn't.

You're voice started tailing off. How should I know you weren't finished?

Maybe you should just listen. - do.

No. You never really listen.

You always think you know what I want to say.

I usually do.

That's what I am talking about.

So?

So.

Maybe you should see your dismissal as a chance,

to work in a different field.

Very interesting.

And which industry would that be?

You know what, just forget it.

You said recently that the company would be going through a great deal of change.

It would be great if you could keep me in mind.

I can't complain.

So, the last campaign. Was that yours?

Awesome! Finally, a campaign that has got people talking.

Sure. See you soon. Take ...

Hello Tom.

Walter here.

I'm well. You know, life is always good to the bad guys.

You are here.

You are in your comfort zone.

This is your routine. What you do every day. It gives you security.

Your dismissal has pushed you outside of your comfort zone.

First, I would like to know what your comfort zone was.

Is that okay for you?

Sure.

What do you like about your job?

I sell a spark of hope.

What precisely do you like about it?

I like reading positive sales figures.

I like to be on the move.

Being in contact.

I like ...

... 10 get things moving.

And what is your passion away from work?

What are you honking for?

You in a hurry? Got somewhere to be?

Someone on their deathbed? Or why are you so mad?

I'm not mad.

What is your problem?

I was about to ask you that.

Do I look like I have a problem?

You pathetic little man!

500,000? Incredible!

That makes me really, really proud.

I Would like to thank everyone involved from the bottom of my heart.

Especially my beloved sisters,

without whom this book would not exist.

Annike, do you remember

back when we hid in the neighbor's garden?

With the sugar jar? And ate raw rhubarb?

Speaking of rhubarb, how's the saying:

'Buffet is always okay."

With this in mind ...

Here's to more inspiring sales figures and bon appetit!

Cheers!

I'd say she's a regular at the buffet.

Walter! - Like it wouldn't be obvious.

Could you at least pretend that you are having fun?

I am having fun.

Nicola?

There you are, dear.

I am so happy that your book is doing so well.

No wonder, with you as editor!

Now you're exaggerating. — No! Not at all!

By the way, congratulations. I am happy for you.

Thank you.

I hope you celebrated properly yesterday!

You got promoted and you didn't tell me?

I wanted to but you showed up late today.

But you were promoted yesterday.

Sure, but I ...

But what?

Why didn't you say anything?

I don't know. I wasn't in the mood.

You weren't in the mood?

You have been going on about a promotion for over a year

and then you're not in the mood?

Nicola?

Max Batter is here.

I will be right there.

I have to go back in.

But we are in the middle of a conversation.

We'll talk later, okay? - No, not okay.

I'am sorry.

Great that you made it. How is everything?

Everything's great. How about you?

That the book would be such a hit, is a surprise.

With that title ...

That is Max Batter.

We're hoping that he publishes his next book with us.

She sent you over so I am not lonely.

No. Don't be ridiculous.

Isn’t it nice to have some free time?

To relax a bit?

I actually envy you a bit.

Really? - Yes.

Then have yourself fired as well.

Nicola would be an excellent head of publishing.

I didn't mean it like that.

I Did.

Believe me, the situation isn't easy for Nicola either.

Do me a favor and spare me your psychoanalysis.

Just trying to help.

You can stick your help somewhere else.

How would you know how Nicola is coping with it?

Why is a woman like Nicola with such a trivial guy?

Fuck you! - Go home and cry a bit, yeah?

Discover your soft side?

Have a nice evening.

Nicola Stein. Please leave a message.

Excuse me, my phone died.

Could I call a taxi with yours?

Sure.

Already dialing. - Thanks.

Busy.

Where are you going?

Dusseldorf.

Not exactly around the comer.

Is he blind?

Now he's pretending not to see me flashing my lights.

There we go, finally ...

Where was 1? Right, London.

Then I switched to BMW.

Can you imagine, I was in a managing position right out of school.

Two years later I went to Nestlé,

from fast cars to candy bars.

And for the past three years I have been CHM at Red Energy.

Not bad. A man of action.

I like that.

Don't throw mine out, please.

That's how it is:

You only get a couple of chances in life ...

You have to be prepared for them.

It's not that I am not ...

...in a good spot at Red Energy.

But man is always striving for more.

What do you do?

Marketing. I am a Marketing Director at NOV.

I knew it! We are from the same industry!

One of my strengths is judging people.

I am Anton.

Walter.

Where did you study?

In Cologne and Warwick.

Sorry.

I have been on the road since five this morning.

Miss you too.

Bye-bye.

Marriage is one of those things.

I love my wife, but today, for example,

I took a day off. I need that on occasion.

Prescribed by the doctor. Complete relaxation.

Nice hotel. Hit the spa. Spoil yourself.

A massage here and a massage there,

and then I'm as good as new.

Then you go to a job interview in a completely different mood.

I could use a massage too.

Should we?

Sounds good to me.

We are almost in Cologne.

Anton?

Anton?

Anton?

Shit!

Good evening. - Good evening.

I have a reservation, Schneider.

I need your credit card please, Mr. Schneider.

Thank you.

I'm sorry, but that is not the credit card you made the reservation with.

Sorry. I have so many ...

Well, they all look the same.

Thank you.

Great. Room 642, the elevators are located up front.

Have a pleasant stay. —Thank you

Yes?

Hello Mr. Schneider. Böhm here, CM Motors Germany.

We need to reschedule your interview. Could you make it an hour later?

At 4 p.m. instead of 3?

Yes, certainly.

We look forward to meeting you personally.

Please report to Ms. Clasen at the reception desk. Sorry again.

No problem.

Good bye.

Bye.

Mr. Schneider?

Martha Böhm, Human Resources.

I had the pleasure on the phone. — Nice to meet you.

This way please.

Any trouble finding us? -None a tall.

Nice tie.

Thanks.

I like it flowery.

How would you describe yourself?

Dynamic, practical, young.

Excellent attributes that you've used.

Could you give me one example of dynamic conduct in your professional life?

My presence here is an example of being dynamic.

I am prepared to face new challenges, to explore a new market

and not to rest on my laurels.

When was the last time you measured your success?

Yesterday, when I was analyzing my client base.

Has it increased?

Of course, otherwise there would have been no success.

You come from the FMC industry.

Are there aspects that you could apply to our sector?

In both sectors, we are selling an attitude, a bit of hope,

that's how we are able to build for the long-term.

Mr. Schneider, being in your mid-40s doesn't exactly make you young.

40 is the new 30.

Why do you want a change?

One of my strengths is recognizing opportunities.

I didn't do badly in the past three years,

but man is always striving for more.

Three years?

It says here two.

Did I say three?

Sometimes it really feels like three but of course it's only two.

In your application, it says you can speak Chinese.

Can you give us an example?

Chinese.

Didn't understand a word, but it sounds great.

What is so funny?

Another question:

Do you like working?

I love working.

I love doing what I do.

Passion is the key to success.

I need work like I need air to breathe.

Excuse me, could I use your bathroom?

Of course. Down the hall, then to your right.

Two pork Song Dongs and an order of spring rolls. 19 euro, please.

I would like the duck Chop Suey and a beer.

Was it Chop Suey?

Song Dong and an order of spring rolls? - Exactly!

19 euro, please. — Here you go.

Keep the change. - Thanks.

Bye.

The kitchen is closed. But I have one order of pork Song Dong left.

That's one Song Dong and two beers, please.

Um... 11.50 euro.

Nice.

Do you need a tie?

Let me get your change.

Keep it.

Thanks.

What are you typing in?

One Song Dong and one beer.

You said two beers.

He only had one.

Don't lie to me!

He only had one.

Excuse me, please.

I'm sorry to bother you, but ...

Could you tell me how many beers you had?

One. Why?

One, not two? Are you sure?

One beer.

About before ...

Thanks.

I don’t know what you are talking about.

Do you want a cig?

No thanks. I have enough vices already.

I'am Lisa.

I'm Anton.

Careful!

You okay?

Yes, I am fine.

Have you made friends yet?

Yes, you could say that.

You are more the lonely cowboy type.

I've never seen myself as the lonely cowboy type.

Maybe more like Batman.

Flying through the air and saving humanity?

Exactly.

Okay then.

Please.

At the moment, everything seems to be peaceful.

So you're not all that bitter .. —Thank you.

And what else?

What else do you do?

Well ... I do ... ... something completely boring.

Completely boring?

Something bitterly boring.

“What do you do?”

"I am boring. Oh excuse me, I am bitterly boring.”

Marketing, actually.

Actually I am a Marketing Director.

You're right. That does sound pretty boring.

Well, at the moment ...

... I don't have much to do.

I see.

Could be worse.

Yeah, probably.

What's up?

Do you want some boxing gloves?

No.

Hey, cool gloves. Original Timo el Ultimo.

Rocky is nothing in comparison.

I make you an offer.

100 euro and the gloves are yours.

Fine, let's say 80 euro.

Okay! 20 euro. And I'll throw in a shot!

Wouldn't that be great if we were like bears?

Like bears?

Think about it. Check this out.

If we were like bears,

then we'd all have tight butts and six packs every spring.

And then be fat as pigs in autumn.

I wanna be a polar bear.

I wanna be a polar bear.

I wanna be a polar bear.

Hey, what did that ever do to you?

Check this out!

And here's

Anton the Phantom!

Here you need to really lay on the emotion.

That's what I am doing, Ms. Schneider.

No, you aren't.

You need to try and stay in time.

Again.

Very good.

And once more from the top.

Could you connect me to the Radisson Hotel in Cologne?

Hello.

There is a dark-colored SUV in your underground parking garage

with a dead man inside.

Please call the police.

Hello? Anybody there?

... Yes. Stein. Robert-Heuss Street 16.

Here in Dusseldorf.

I Would like to report a break in.

Hello?

Hello, Ms. Stein?

Yes, forgive me.

It was a misunderstanding.

No need to send anyone.

I think the neighbor kids kicked a ball through the window.

Yes, everything's fine. Thanks.

Did you do that to the window?

I lost my keys.

What happened to you?

Nice to see you again.

Where were you?

At the hotel.

Why didn't you call me?

Iwanted to ...

No, if you wanted to you would have.

Nicola.

No. Don't Nicola me!

You see how ridiculous you're being? - Can we just be reasonable?

I'm sorry.

That came out wrong.

Can we start again from the beginning?

Sure.

It's nice to see you again.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Just because.

I was so afraid of losing you.

Have you always had such a hairy chest?

I thought you liked it?

I do.

I thought about what you said about the dismissal.

Really? And what do you think now?

Maybe it really is a chance.

We always wanted to lead a different kind of life.

True. We wanted to.

Why don't we then?

Now? - Yes.

T's the perfect opportunity.

I don't know.

What would we do all day long?

Chop wood,

eat pancakes. No clue.

Chop wood?

Why are you laughing?

I was just imagining you chopping wood bare-chested.

And why is that funny?

I don't know.

Sorry.

Sandra's husband works for L'Oréal.

He wanted to ask around.

Are you my recruitment agent now?

I thought you'd be happy.

Are you coming along to shower?

In a minute. Go ahead.

Nicola?

Nicola Stein. Please leave a message.

Hello?

Hello, it's Chris. Chris Pepe.

Oh, hello Chris. Hi.

Sorry that I am calling you at home, but I couldn't reach you on your cell.

Yeah, my cell was ...

I am calling about an offer that might be interesting for you.

An offer?

Assuming, of course, that you are still looking.

Actually ...

Chris, wait a second, okay?

Hello?

Hello, Walter?

Are you there?