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Give up.

Mrs. Atmani, I am Agent Alain Brosseau.

- We changed places? - Change of plans.

Solicitor Beaugrand's abductors

demand the release of Azza Atmani.

They want a ransom of 100 million dollars,

and a plane at their disposal to take them to Algeria.

Milan, I have bad news.

Is it Chloé?

Denis Beaugrand's abductors kidnapped her.

It can't be made public, because otherwise...

they will kill her.

I'm sorry.

What are your thoughts?

What do you think?

Someone didn't do their job.

Azza Atmani is imprisoned in the US.

One hell of a mess.

They said, "Don't worry about Allouache, he's dead".

Tell your bosses their sources are crap. He called me.

That's what he meant by "talking via an intermediary".

That son of a bitch.

I didn't think it'd be my girlfriend.

What do we do now?

We pretend nothing happened.

You know nothing, I said nothing.

Go put on your show tomorrow.

Try shaking Thylan a bit.

Pressure him, even if he's innocent.

It'll divert attention.

I can see something's wrong.

No questions, Alain. I can't talk about it.

I assigned you this mission.

It's the Prime Minister's orders.

I thought we worked together.

We do, but you don't know everything

and neither do I.

You're good.

If you say so.

They want Azza Atmani,

100 million, and a plane.

Why are you asking me, then?

To see if you can keep a secret.

The crisis unit will take a floor. Can you see to it?

It'll be easier if the kidnappers contact you.

You can't say no. It's PM's orders.

Thanks.

This is where they're going to be.

I want encrypted lines.

And a direct line to the Prime Minister?

I guess. They'll tell you.

Is it true about Chloé?

What's true?

That she was kidnapped.

Even if it was,

we can't talk about it.

Shit...

But she's my employee.

I'll do my best to get her out.

Hi.

You don't know me.

I just wanted to tell you...

Your fucking gang of shitheads

kidnapped my girl.

Who?

Chloé. Rings a bell?

I have no idea what...

Listen to me, asshole.

If anything happens to her,

I'll kill you.

This is an extremely delicate situation.

The PM made it clear.

If ever the information comes out in the news,

we will move heaven and earth to find the person or people

who are talking to the media.

The official position is that we listen, we negotiate,

we talk,

but mark my words, we do not give in. Ever.

Azza Atmani.

What does she have to do in all this?

A terrorist who was deported to the US.

Doesn't make it any easier.

Is there any chance she's not aware

of the terrorists' demands?

In my opinion, she doesn't know.

The Solicitor had indeed been held in the cottage.

As for the man we found,

Mickaël Loukos, from Montreal,

we questioned him.

They came to pick up the minister.

They said the plans had changed

and it no longer had anything to do with Manceau or the Network.

They used him to achieve their goals.

Azza Atmani will be repatriated to Canada.

We're gonna have to do it on the sly.

That's a good idea.

Who is Azza Atmani?

You can ask Brosseau. He knows more than I do.

- What's the PM's position? - We don't talk with terrorists.

They will not have the sympathy of the public.

What if they hurt Beaugrand?

We'll take the risk.

We won't give in to blackmail.

Regarding Atmani's repatriation,

we'll work with the RCMP.

Justine,

you're gonna have to provide security.

Get your team ready.

We will be.

I have to go.

I'll be back in two hours, unless something comes up.

Very well.

Are you OK?

I have an employee stuck in there.

Well, sorry for being so blunt,

but that's not their priority.

Apparently it isn't.

How are you feeling?

Good.

Our friend Milan went to see Mr. Manceau.

And it wasn't a friendly visit.

Why did you want to see him?

To let off steam.

Milan...

Anyone but him.

I don't know what got into me.

Thylan has nothing to do with Massoud's claims.

That's what you say.

It's not me who says it.

I know.

There are things I can't tell you,

but something big is up.

We're talking about terrorism.

Massoud used the student movement.

I can't just sit back and do nothing.

I'm gonna go crazy.

We're in this together.

I'm gonna need your help.

Milan...

OK?

OK.

I'll be right back.

We're going to help the RCMP relocate a prisoner.

Who?

Azza Atmani, the girl that the kidnappers want.

They'll do the exchange?

I have no idea.

That's all we know.

Where will she go?

A military base. They don't know which one.

They need a reliable pilot.

Sure. Pierre Leblanc.

Reliable, discreet, has his own plane.

Milan is going to become a problem.

In what way?

He can be pretty dangerous when he loses it.

I'll take care of it.

Get up. Come on, on your feet.

Be quiet.

What's going on?

What are you going to do?

You'll see.

We're gonna have fun.

Laurence, what's going on?

Keep moving.

Turn around.

No! No!

Where are your friends?

Where are they?

OK, go. I'm ready.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

No!

We got the names of the potential accomplices.

I can do a background check.

Anything you can find.

Call Brosseau. He might have info.

You're right.

- Justine. - Yes.

Damn, just what we needed.

You're gonna stay here.

François, turn on the mikes in my office.

Alain wants to listen to the conversation.

Can you...

What's wrong?

I can hardly leave my house anymore.

You're too popular.

It's going too fast, Justine. Too fast for my taste.

Join the club.

Those who know me are aware that I don't support what they do.

They are your former collaborators.

They have no part in what I stand for.

What do you think they want?

I don't know. It was never about that.

I don't know what's going on.

Why are you here?

Because...

I need protection.

You?

Some folk approached me this morning.

The boyfriend of Chloé, a girl who worked for me.

A girl who worked for you?

They kidnapped her too.

Or so it seems. That's what he said.

No one must know about it.

OK.

- Hold on. Yes? - Tell him

you'll figure something out.

Excuse me?

Say yes. We'll isolate him.

We can get him to talk.

OK.

And ask him for a contact number.

I know my job.

If you've nothing to add, we're over.

No need to get upset.

Listen, Thylan, I'll think about it.

- And I'll call you. - OK.

I'm gonna need your phone number.

Can I have a pencil?

Sorry, I have an emergency.

This is making my heart stop.

Miss Vincent.

It's a photo.

Normally, it'd be a video.

I have to agree with Paul. They want to scare us.

If you want to hit hard, you don't send a photo.

You really slit her throat.

But it's the truth.

Should I worry?

Lay down.

Stop.

William...

Was he scared to death right before he died?

You see...

Unlike you,

we're not monsters.

My sister's number. Work something out with her.

- She'll tell you what we want. - OK.

Take clothes for a few days.

- Milan. - What?

OK...

Milan, I know it's rough.

But I need your help.

Only we can get her out of there.

I'm here.

I know, but promise me you'll keep your cool.

You can't do what you did to Thylan.

I know.

We need to have each other's backs.

I almost want to believe you.

There's something you must know,

but you must promise me you'll stay calm.

I promise.

OK. Come with me.

They're going to repatriate Atmani and we'll help them.

A deal with terrorists?

I don't think so. They just want to buy time.

Why would the Americans bring her back?

They arrested her there

on evidence gathered by the Canadian intelligence.

They probably negotiated with the CIA.

How will they bring her?

They asked us for transport.

Bob recommended P. Leblanc as a pilot.

He's reliable.

I have to show you this.

It's gonna come as a shock.

It's most likely fake.

It's not a video - just a picture.

But we think it's fake.

Keep me busy or I'll kill someone.

I know.

We've two things.

We have to protect Thylan.

After your visit, it's not a good idea.

- No. - I'll take care of that.

You could also give Bob a hand.

We have to ensure Atmani's safety during the transfer.

- I can do that. - Yes?

- Are you OK? - I'm OK.

Thylan, this is Justine.

I might have an offer to make.

Do you condemn the actions of your former collaborators?

Yes, absolutely.

- I'd like to point out one thing. - Sure.

This interview will be my last for a long time.

I will fully cooperate with the authorities

so that Minister Beaugrand can regain his freedom.

But I want to say this:

It is despicable that people describe themselves...

The interview was pre-recorded last night.

The Network, our Network, has been literally kidnapped.

A network that thousands of people have built.

I have always believed

that peaceful activism is essential

to the proper functioning and progress of a society.

But I take exception to the vicious attacks

of those whom I may have wrongly called my friends.

You seem terribly disappointed.

Betrayed.

"Betrayed" is the right word. And hurt.

Do you believe that the Network will recover from this crisis?

No. Never.

No. It's over.

What would you say to those who,

in spite of the circumstances,

have supported you all these years?

Well, go home.

There's nothing to see here.

- Thylan Manceau, thank you. - Thank you.

What did you ask for?

100 million.

A plane for Algeria.

You kidnapped me for 100 million?

Among other things.

What things?

The release of Azza Atmani.

That's ridiculous.

They'll never say yes.

Why not?

Because the Americans have her.

You are correct.

They'll never do it.

That'd be a pity for you.

The only way would be to...

find a compromise that can benefit everyone.

- Such as? - Such as...

Taking her to a neutral country so she can be judged

by a neutral court.

That's nonsense.

A transfer to Algeria...

I'd be the first to oppose it.

Why?

Because accepting to negotiate with terrorists

means opening the door to people like you.

You're not very accommodating

for someone who needs their captors to keep him alive.

This is not Denis Beaugrand speaking to you.

This is the Solicitor General,

and he knows very well that Denis carries little to no weight.

Just like Azza Atmani, by the way.

Azza Atmani is Allouache's niece.

She's also my cousin.

It was a very touching interview.

Coffee, please.

Didn't I sound like a retired hockey player?

Of course not. What you said was a little more relevant.

Sometimes I'd settle

for commonplace and long, meaningless sentences.

"Go home. There's nothing to see".

That was pretty good.

Did you find a place?

Yes. 24-hour surveillance.

Perfect. Where is it?

- In the Laurentides. - OK.

It's my chalet.

I barely go there now. You'll be safe.

Is it under surveillance?

My employees are there. They're very discreet.

We must call the RCMP. I said I'd be available.

They already know.

You think of everything.

We do a good job. That's why you came to us.

Sit down.

- What am I doing here? - Because you don't know?

No.

You don't know what's going on?

Not at all.

You don't know you're going to Algeria?

Why would I know?

No reason.

We'll give you a break.

You are going to rest, shower, and get changed.

We'll talk later.

The kidnappers will call.

They texted me.

Before, they would bring statements to the radio station.

Now they send texts.

I know.

VPNs, dark rooms, block walls...

They act like they're at the end of the world and they're next door.

You all know

Mr. Jacques Langevin,

Chairman of the National Security Council.

He's the only one authorized to speak on behalf of the government.

He will be answering the questions.

Understood?

It'd be a shame to hang up because you decide to be stupid.

You don't want that and neither do we.

- I'm ready. - Can they track us?

No way.

Dial.

I have the PM,

but he'll just listen.

Hello?

Who am I speaking to?

This is Justine Laurier.

Who are you with?

Mr. Langevin, Chairman of the National Security Council.

Hello.

Only Langevin?

No. There are a dozen people with me.

All the better.

I would've been worried.

So? Where are we at?

This is Mr. Langevin speaking.

Yes.

It's not so simple. We're not the only government...

It is very simple.

It's either yes or no.

You say yes, we release the Minister and Chloé.

You say no, you face the consequences.

100 million, a plane

and the release of Azza Atmani with a safe passage to Algeria.

The Algerian government has yet to respond.

Takes time.

Atmani has nothing to do with our business.

Everybody knows it.

If you don't comply, we'll settle this in the public arena.

Is the Minister OK?

One second.

- Hello? - Yes.

- This is Denis Beaugrand. - Are you alright, sir?

In so far as possible.

Is the leader of the group there?

- Yes. - The Prime Minister is on the line.

Can he talk to the Solicitor?

Go ahead.

Alright, Denis?

Yes.

I hope you won't use my absence

as an opportunity to make a cabinet shuffle.

We're going to wait for you.

I would like you...

to reassure Louise and the kids.

I will not fail to do so.

And don't worry -

people are working hard to find the best solution.

It's up to you.

- And I trust you. - You have 24 hours.

How do we contact you?

Send your messages to Chloé's mailbox.

This is Justine Laurier.

Yes.

Can I speak to Chloé?

Hello?

Chloé?

It's me.

What was the first job you did for me?

I cloned your father's computer.

And his iPod.

We're here. Don't lose heart.

23 hours, 59 minutes.

We're going to...

Hello?

You work for Blue Moon?

I know Justine very well.

I can imagine.

How old are your children?

My daughter is 9, and my son is 7.

What are their names?

Noëlie and Eloi.

Are you sure?

I just talked with her.

How is she doing?

Good, given the circumstances.

Justine, I'm a grown person.

Just tell me how she is.

She's definitely scared.

She's with the Minister. That must help.

The Minister doesn't count for me.

Or her, for that matter.

Don't be so negative. I talked to her.

She's alive.

OK.

They will release her.

That's not a given.

Trust me, they will.

What if they don't?

I swear to you, they'll take us seriously tomorrow.

Do you know who Azza Atmani is?

A terrorist.

They don't seem to agree with you.

Her husband is an arms dealer.

He was wanted by the CIA.

He was found in Quebec, at Lake Nominingue.

I was in an operation there.

We found a guy wanted by the CIA.

If it was with Blue Moon, he's the one you found.

- Last June. - Exactly.

I remember it well.

Then, we...

handed him over to the CIA, but he vanished.

He's presumed dead.

And now they want his wife's release.

- Thylan Manceau's with you? - Under strict surveillance.

You've to grill him.

What do you mean?

He needs to tell us what he knows about those three.

He's told us everything he knows.

Try to convince him to talk to me.

Why? We know it's not the students.

We need to buy time till they start making mistakes.

He might remember something.

A conversation, anything.

Thank you.

Yes?

How are you?

Not so bad.

- How's Milan? - Surprisingly collected.

Tell me...

Do you trust Brosseau?

He's our contact agent.

Yes, I know that.

Why does he always call Milan and not you?

Brosseau wanted it that way.

Too macho to deal with a woman, I guess.

I wouldn't dare say it.

Do you think this whole thing could be

a settling of scores with the government?

Anything's possible, Bob.

I can't explain how or why,

but I have a feeling that Brosseau and Milan

actually know Azza Atmani.

It's just a feeling.

Bye.

I see you guys worked late.

I slept the whole ride here.

Why don't you stay? I've spare rooms.

No, I'm fine. I'll stay at the motel outside the village.

Drive safely. Thanks.

So, how is he doing?

He doesn't talk as much as he does on TV.

Crashing at your own home.

We weren't expecting you.

After-sales service. Writing your memoirs?

No, the nth version of an article no one will read.

That's professional depression.

You are spot on.

You can't give up.

Have you heard? I've become...

a coward, a weak man, a traitor to the Nation,

an establishment fan.

Since when you care what people think?

Let's get some fresh air.

Come on. Leave that.

Let's go.

- I can't stand the wait. - You gave them 24 hours, Massoud.

All they want is to buy time.

You're tired. Go to bed.

No.

I can't sleep.

What do you suggest, then?

Something's going to happen.

I can feel it.

I'm not sad about the past.

Good God...

I'm sad about the future.

Wait, is that a metaphor?

Is there anything you want to say?

Look at people.

They don't go out. They stay hidden in their basement.

You told them they should stay home.

"There's nothing to see".

People are basically afraid.

Shake them, and they will hide in their lair.

Now all action will be paralyzed.

It's an electric shock.

You think the government kidnapped their own Solicitor?

It probably suits them.

Thylan, your people caused this.

They're not "my people"!

I would never be a part of what they do.

No... No"

Stop screaming! Stop!

- Shut up! - I don't want to die.

Shut it.

Remember Chloé?

They kidnapped her.

She works for me.

Shit...

That's Massoud holding the knife.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

The experts say it's him.

- I'm ashamed. - You're ashamed?

Well, I'm scared.

I'm scared for her.

But you can help us.

- I'm taking you to Montreal. - Fine.

Spit it out.

I've said it all.

- Tell us more. - What?

Who did you meet? In what context? Memories,

little details... - There's nothing.

Stop it!

Quit indulging in your comfort and get your hands dirty.

The Solicitor's a flirt, but he's a human being.

He and Chloé deserve better than this.

So, think!

That feels good.

The alcohol?

The silence.

Yeah, I know.

It's no use staying here.

I'll take care of him.

OK.

- Do we have everything we need? - Yes.

Will you manage with the PC?

Don't worry.

Take care of yourself.

Go easy on the bottle.

Oh, my God...

- Justine. - Yes.

- I know where it is. - What?

I was thinking and now I know.

I know where the photo was taken.

I've been there.

Show it to me.

- You're here. - We're gonna check something.

It may be someone who knows Yanis. We'll see.

OK, so you drive.

Drop off Jeremy and Bob,

then to the back.

- Where are we at? - We'll call a mediator.

We have a plan!

You want Azza Atmani, we want proof that Denis is fine.

Put him on.

Wake up!

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