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Are you okay?

Josef?

Move your head closer.

Breathe.

Slowly.

Untie my feet.

If your dad sees another, he must put it down.

It’s animal cruelty.

We have to escape.

It’s too risky.

Just trust me. The army will save us.

How the hell can you be so sure?

People have been held hostage for years here,

in this country.

- Will you cross the desert on burnt feet? - I don’t know.

Maybe I’ll lie and say I’m a spy, what they want to hear.

No way. They would treat you even worse.

The contract. With some revisions.

Okay. Is there anything new I should be aware of?

There are some clarifications.

To our advantage.

The French are in a hurry, which helps us.

Read it on the plane, and we’ll talk once you’re there.

They want to buy now?

- Yes. - But...

Ready for the trip?

Change of plan.

You and Bjørn are going to Mali tonight.

Mali?

The sale is on now, and Bjørn needs an assistant.

I have to...

I don’t have a babysitter for the twins.

That’s okay.

I can look after them. It’s okay. Yes.

- Mali? - Yeah.

Finish your lunch. It’s Dad.

- What’s that? - Just talking to Birk.

But is that safe?

Yeah. Totally safe.

- It’s a big deal, so... - Okay.

We all have to do our part here.

- Sure, but can’t Marius go? - No, he can’t.

- We out of ham? - Do you mind?

Dad’s going to Mali. I want to listen.

Selling arms to Africa. That’s smart.

Sorry, Birk keeps nagging. What did you say?

I heard.

Tell him we’re not selling arms.

Hold on.

You’re on speaker.

What? Oh, right.

- I said we’re not selling arms. - What, then?

- What’s what? - What are you selling?

It’s an AI technology that will...

prevent people dying.

- Okay. How long will you be gone? - Two or three more days.

Shout if you need anything. AGR knows this isn’t ideal.

“The security situation in northern and central Mali is very serious.”

We’re going to the Niger–Burkina Faso border. That’s further south.

“Norwegians in country

“should stay informed and avoid crowds

“and travel that isn’t strictly necessary.”

So these drones

are strictly necessary?

Okay?

I have to go. I’ll call you when we’re there, okay?

Okay. Be careful.

- I love you. - Love you too. Bye.

Jam on your lunch?

Yeah.

So I guess we’re going to Mali.

Yeah. It’s exciting.

Want coffee?

I’m supposed to be your assistant.

He didn’t mean it like that.

It’s just that I need help.

A rose by any other name...

Do you want one?

- Hello? - Hello.

MOM: HAVE YOU TAKEN WHAT YOU WANT FROM METTE’S?

I’M GOING OVER THERE WITH KAJA NOW.

Are you ready?

We have to go to Mette’s.

- Yeah, just a minute. - CORRUPT OFFICIAL NEW AGR HEAD

How did it go at the fair? Things go well?

I think so. Madeleine and Bjørn had to go to Mali, actually.

Have I told you that when I started at AGR,

it wasn’t my aunt who looked after me.

It was Ole.

I guess he saw your potential.

I guess so.

It does makes you think.

She lived here, in this huge house,

all alone for her last ten years.

It must have been so... incredibly lonely.

I’ve been thinking about something I’d like to ask you.

I was wondering if you’d like to move in with me.

- I’ll have to think about it. - No, stop.

- Of course, I do. - Oh, yes!

Far out.

I got stressed. That was mean.

Sorry.

I’ve looked at the numbers again. Development won’t be that costly.

Oh.

Three million?

To help people walk again. Is that a lot?

I mean, we have a not very user-friendly prototype.

That’s why I need money to develop it. Can’t you take another look?

Fredrik and Filip are next. I need the right presentation.

I’ll still send you this, so you can look at it.

NORWEGIAN KIDNAPPED IN MALI

What the hell is this?

- Just give me a second. - Sure. As long as it’s just one.

Hi, it’s me. I’m just wondering if you’ve landed and if you’re okay.

I’m probably just nervous, but give me a call.

There’s been a kidnapping, and...

I don’t expect you’ve been kidnapped,

but just give me a call anyway. Bye.

Hello.

We’re going in there?

Café au lait?

Uh, no.

Done this before?

No. We’ll just have to wait and see.

- I expect someone will come for us. - Yeah.

Please. He needs a doctor.

What are you doing? No, no, no!

Sleep well?

You look tired. Coffee?

Nani. Coffee.

Thank you.

Did you hear any sounds last night? Like this?

One of the local kids killed this last night.

He woke up at the sound and killed it with a machete.

The kids out here are tough.

Yes, very.

Where is “out here”, exactly?

Go outside!

Almir. Tie him up.

I’m not with the military.

- I swear. I don’t know anything. - Shut up.

We know you’ve been hassling civilians with questions.

Of course.

No, no, no!

I heard that you asked questions like an intelligence officer.

I don’t even know what questions they would ask.

You bomb funerals and kill women and children.

Tell us where the next attack is.

We’re aid volunteers. I swear I don’t know anything.

Please, sir...

Take off his socks.

Please!

I don’t know anything!

How well do you know him?

I said, how well do you know your boyfriend?

You know he works for French intelligence?

Tell him it’s better for everyone

if he tells us what we want to know.

Understood?

Stressed?

What? No.

There are just a lot of new terms I’m trying to pick up.

Want some help?

Yeah...

There’s a two-letter one.

Here. “GA”.

“Green ammunition”. Ammunition without lead.

- Why do we have that? - It’s eco-friendly.

We’re trying only to produce and sell GA.

Okay.

- Hey, you have to relax. - Yeah, I’m relaxed.

You’re making me nervous too.

Alain doesn’t know the terminology, so you can just make it up.

Yeah. Or Google it under the table.

Hi. Shit, now I’m relieved.

Hi. I see you tried to call. What is it?

Haven’t you heard? A Norwegian guy

has been kidnapped there.

- I haven’t heard anything. - Just be careful.

Birk didn’t come to the meeting today either.

Hello? Are you there?

I have to go.

Love you.

Someone’s coming. They’re coming. There are a lot of cars outside.

Okay. Relax.

- What’s FLIR? F-L-I-R? - That’s the drone’s infrared camera.

- Are you going to sit there? - No, next to you.

I’ll put this away.

Put your phone on silent.

- What? - Put your phone on silent.

They’re coming.

- Are you going to stand? - Let’s stand.

Welcome to Mali.

Thank you.

- I hope you had a nice trip. - Yes, thank you.

Bjørn.

Colonel Alain Dupais.

- Madeleine Jahr. - Alain Dupais.

Sit, please.

Everything has been okayed with Mr. Jahr.

Great.

- We are very excited about this. - Excuse me...

This contract is all different...

It’s rude to speak Norwegian.

Any problem, Mr. Urdal?

No, no. No, not at all.

Is it okay if we meet again tomorrow and we can

have time to read it thoroughly before that?

That will be a problem.

Okay, um...

Can I just have a word with my colleague, just for one second?

Of course.

Excuse us. Yeah.

They’ve changed it.

They’ve removed all restrictions on use and...

- I’m calling Dad. - Good.

He never answers his phone.

Is there anyone else?

It’s just Dad or you, you know.

You’re the ones at the top.

Could you stall him, so I can skim through this?

One moment, Colonel Dupais.

- Is everything all right, Ms. Jahr? - Yes, everything’s fine.

Hi.

Right. Let’s hear it.

Yes...

So, Marius’ aunt died, and to replace her,

they hired Bjørn Urdal, who has a prior conviction for corruption,

and he’s suddenly off to Mali, where there’s a hostage situation.

And when we emptied Mette’s house, I found a calendar,

which shows that several others in AGR have been in Mali.

It’s not unusual for Norwegian arms manufacturers to sell to the French.

No, it’s not, but the fact that Mette wanted to talk to me

suggests that it wasn’t entirely legal.

Here we go.

Water?

Sorry?

Thank you. Thanks.

What does Marius say?

That’s just it.

I don’t know if I can stay on this, since he works for AGR.

- Has Marius done something illegal? - No.

But maybe the new hire, Urdal,

is doing something he shouldn’t be.

Everything okay, Mr. Urdal?

Yeah, yeah.

Great. We’re waiting for you inside.

Well, uh...

Mr. Dupais...

There seem to be some big changes here.

It says here that you can dispose the weapons at your own will.

Including the drones, and...

Why wouldn’t we use the weapons we buy?

Well, because lethal autonomous weapons are illegal, you know...

There needs to be something about the “man in the loop” somewhere,

and you’ve taken away the text where that’s...

That is not your problem. Is it?

We are the ones taking the risk here.

You just make money.

I can’t sell you illegal weapons, sir.

- It’s, uh... - If you don’t have anything to sell,

why are you here?

- To waste my time? - No! No.

No, no, it’s just...

Do you know how many hours I’ve spent

negotiating with Ole and my superior for this?

Yes, I know.

We have two hostages

who are going to be lost forever if we hesitate now.

Including a Norwegian citizen.

Is that why you need the drone now? To...

To save the Norwegian hostage?

Yes.

And the French.

Yes, yes. Of course, and the French.

Any difficulties over there?

Yes. We have a problem.

Where did you find this guy? He’s not professional.

I need to talk to him, please.

Okay.

This is for you.

- Hello? - Hi, Bjørn. What’s the problem now?

They’ve changed the contract. They’ve removed all the restrictions.

I see. It’s good you’re paying attention.

I’m looking at it now. Madeleine sent it to me.

They’ve mainly removed technicalities and corporate twaddle.

And their right to use the weapons at will?

They’ve removed the “man in the loop”.

Let’s see... I’m reading it now.

It looks fine.

Listen, Bjørn.

Sign the deal, go back to the hotel and celebrate a great sale!

We’re together in this.

You’re part of the family now.

See you when you get home.

Okay.

THE DEAL IS SIGNED.

Cheers.

Good job.

You’ve been with us for three weeks

and you’ve secured us 150 million...

It’s a very, very good start.

Is it more than can be said for you?

How long have you been “with us”, then?

- Oh, god damn. - How long have you been my employee?

Well, boss, I’ve been here for...

I’ve been here for 15 years, actually.

- 15 years? How old are you? - Yeah, that’s just it.

- Did you pack your swimsuit? - Swimsuit?

No.

I mean, that’s...

No, that’s...

- That’s a rookie mistake. - What?

Not bringing a swimsuit.

What’s up?

Don’t start.

- Please. - Sorry.

It’s just nice to see you so happy.

Have things improved at school?

I only have 16 days left. Then I’m done.

The sky is so beautiful.

- What was that? - Look at that sky.

Yeah.

Do you think our drone is already up there?

Searching for the hostages?

Maybe.

We’d better show it that we’re friendly.

Hello!

What do you think about AI weapons

that just do things and make decisions on their own?

You should say “KI”.

- Not “AI”. - Oh?

That’s American.

The engineers will laugh at you.

But it’s something we’ll have to deal with either way.

And now we can help France win a war they’re about to lose down here.

Thanks.

I’m surprised they’re willing to test autonomous weapons first.

Aren’t you?

They’re always like that.

Don’t you remember them testing nuclear weapons in the ’90s?

Yeah.

I remember that Lars Bohinen

boycotted a match against France because of it.

He ended his career with 49 international matches.

He could have had 50, and gotten a watch.

Okay. I don’t know who he is.

Lars Bohinen?

No.

But France is doing its own thing, at least.

It’s actually quite admirable.

But what do you think?

Honestly?

I think that humans don’t always think all that well.

So why not give it a chance?

Humans don’t think well?

At least I don’t.

Okay.

Hey, I’m married.

- Okay. - No...

- My mistake. - No, no, no.

It’s fine.

A drone wouldn’t have had five glasses of wine with dinner.

No.

Fuck.

Hello?

The car is ready downstairs.

We need you in the camp right now.

What’s happening?

The drone has found the hostages,

but something is wrong.

Hurry up.

Oh, fuck!

- Hi, Bjørn. - Hi. Are you awake?

Yes. I was about to call you.

Alain needs us in the camp right now. Something has happened. I don’t know...

So we have to hurry.

- I’m at the airport. - Huh?

I have to fly out earlier. One of my girls is sick.

I didn’t want to wake you.

- So... - You’ve got this.

I have to go through security now. Good luck!

Hey.

- We have a problem. - Okay.

It just hovers over them.

I thought the whole idea was for it to act fast.

Well, of course it has to make sure it’s them.

Josef.

Josef.

I can’t take any more.

- What? - I can’t take any more.

- Get up. - I can’t take any more.

Hurry up.

Or I’ll pour some gasoline and set you both alight.

Hurry up.

I’m coming.

We are considering a manual override.

You should just let the AI do its job.

It’s probably just calculating all options.

Kick the ball back.

My feet.

Don’t be disrespectful. Kick the ball back to them.

Hurry up.

Hurry up!

It’s moving.

Lieutenant.

Send medics to the scene.

Right now.