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AMSTERDAM, 15TH OCTOBER

DO NOT DISTURB

Good morning, folks. Good morning, Amsterdam.

As you just heard on the traffic report,

it's incredibly busy in the area around the Johan Cruijff Arena.

And that's all thanks to an XTZ concert.

Fans from across Europe have travelled here to see their idols.

K-pop has never been so popular.

So, XTZ. And this is their…

BILLIONAIRE ISLAND

Is that you, Speed? I was just listening to you.

Yes.

Long time no see.

What the hell are you doing here?

You're going to Konvensi Aquaculture too?

Don't tell anyone I said this,

but I hear the salmon gang

have decided to give you an award.

The Honorary Award.

Oh dear.

-I'm Marion. -I'm Hadia.

And we're the Fishfluencers!

We're at Norway's largest aquaculture convention, Konvensi Aquaculture.

The Seafood Association has asked us to show you what's going on here.

We'll find out…

-Hi. -Hi. Welcome.

Eigil Hansen. I've booked two rooms.

We're also crowning this year's "Happy Salmon".

Hansen.

And we'll find out why Norwegians…

-Two rooms? -Yes. Eigil Hansen and Gjert Meyer.

Meyer. It looks like there's been a change here.

You have to agree it's ridiculous

paying almost twice as much for two beds in two different rooms.

We can just move the beds apart.

Hey, don't waste time on that now.

We have the meeting with the fisheries minister.

But as minister, Tora,

can you tell us what the ministry is doing

to even out the balance in the fishing industry?

Certainly.

We're establishing a women's network,

or "Women's fishing net work", as we call it.

-What was that? -A women's fishing net work.

-A women's fishing net work? -Yes.

-We haven't quite decided on the name yet. -That's good.

And you, Viljar Meløy.

As a man, what made you commit so strongly to diversity?

Martin Luther King once said…

Yes.

I think we can do a proper cheer for diversity here. Right?

Let's do that.

She's done. She'll be here any second.

Excuse me?

We don't need anything, but you can clear the table.

Gjert Meyer?

Ellen Beate Danielsen.

-I'm an advisor to the minister. -Oh, sorry. Sorry.

I thought you worked here.

You're not the first to make that mistake. I look young for my age.

No. You look great, sweetheart.

-Is Tora coming? -She's very sorry.

She won't be able to meet you.

Tell me everything, and I'll let her know.

Tora said it might be about ownership diversity,

and that Julie Lange and Marlax are trying to take you over.

That's right.

We're having an extraordinary general meeting in a few weeks.

If Lange gets a majority, I'm out.

We understand you can't take this up with the competition authorities,

but Gjert feels that a political signal

would make shareholders sitting on the fence stay put.

The minister cannot comment on individual cases.

But this is about principles!

Julie Lange could register abroad as soon as she gets the chance.

We fully sympathise.

But you need to figure this out yourselves.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Okay. If you were a fish, what kind of fish…

That's more important than meeting us.

-You should ask Tora that. -Yeah?

Dangerous question for Julie Lange.

Yeah, yeah.

-I'm taking a break. -Yeah, go and have lunch.

Okay. Old guy behind the counter.

We need lots of Breezer. It's delicious.

I don't like it, but the boys do.

Hey, guys.

She weighs like 100 kilos more than me.

-How's this going to work? -That's body shaming, Emma.

My cousin has a slow metabolism. She's just trying to help.

-Hi. -Hello.

-Lots of beer for the middle of the week. -Yeah.

Our friend got promoted at work.

-Yeah. -Sure.

I need to see your ID.

-Yeah. There you go. -Thanks.

-When were you born, then? -16th October 1999.

What star sign is that, young lady?

Huh?

Guys, I'm sorry.

-I just blanked. -It's okay, Emma.

I think star signs are hard too.

"Aquacorn" isn't even a sign.

Just leave it, okay?

Hey, girls. Need a ride?

No.

Sit in the back.

Those girls are perfect. Wet already.

I'm texting Jakob. He said he could get some.

-K-Joy's been attacked! -What?

Did she shoot him?

Why are they saying, "Fuck Marlax"?

Amy. Something's happened in Amsterdam.

A water pistol filled with fish blood

was used in the attack on Korean pop group XTZ

outside Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam today.

The promotional partnership with Norwegian seafood giant Marlax

has made the band a target.

Tierschutz Europa has posted a number of upsetting pictures

of abused fish at a fish farm that are being shared by K-pop fans.

Are those our farms?

Doesn't look like it.

Probably just the usual animal activist scaremongering.

He's here.

God, they're so annoying.

Okay.

Did you have to be so harsh?

We have to tackle this forcefully.

Oh my.

Do you have anything less carb-heavy?

You know? Some chia pudding…

-I don't, actually. -Okay.

I'll have a black coffee. Yeah.

I'm excited. What couldn't you tell me on the phone?

I have a sort of downer thing to tell you.

You're edited out of the movie.

What?

I know it sucks, but

it's their final decision.

But…

What happened? You said they liked me.

Rumour has it that in the director's cut

you appear a lot.

But then there are test screenings. Producers come in.

-You know? -Yeah, but that's no good.

The premiere and Brima walk of fame.

-I'll look like an idiot. -I know that this is devastating.

But this is showbiz.

I can't do much about it.

But…

if I'm in the director's cut,

we could just show that.

I don't know if it's an official version.

That editor that you dated and snapped with.

-Can't you talk to her? -Do you know what you're asking?

Hi. Hello.

Thank you.

Lovely. Yes.

Do you know what you're asking me to do?

The studio is really strict about that sort of thing.

We could be sued if I go…

My face is all over the cultural centre.

The council is laying a stone with my name on it.

I'm not sitting in front of everyone I know showing a film I'm not in!

JJ…

Either take care of this…

or find yourself another idiot to represent.

Okay.

I don't mean to sound negative, but the political angle seems pointless.

It was a shot in the dark.

The rest of the company expects us to have a plan.

It'd be good to know what you're thinking.

I'm meeting someone tonight who can help us get an overview.

Outside the hotel.

-Should I join you? -No.

I need to do this by myself.

Hey, buddy! Hey, boy. Everything okay?

-Good. -Thanks for your help.

-Hi, Amy. Do you have a minute? -Yeah.

Great. It's so exciting everything that's going on with you now.

Yeah.

Taking over Meyer Fjordbruk and…

Yeah.

I'm not a huge fan of it.

Really?

So your mum's behind it? I was sure it was your idea.

Mine? Why?

Because our email exchanges

stopped.

Sorry I haven't replied.

I've just been so busy.

I haven't had time to look at the offer.

Okay.

Meløy Group has set aside 2.5 billion kroner to enter fish farming.

With your education and network here and in London,

you'd be the perfect person to lead such a venture. Please?

It's a very flattering offer.

Yeah.

But with my current job in mind, it's like starting from scratch.

Yes. But maybe it has something to do with the position of chairman opening up…

FARMING SALMON IN THE DESERT

…since Margido Gilje moved out to the desert?

That picture gives the saying "fish out of water" a new meaning.

Yes, but are the rumours true? That you're taking the reins at Marlax?

-I don't comment on rumours. -Yeah.

In that case, I suppose you'll keep our conversation under wraps?

Of course.

Hi! Hi, Amy.

Your mum wants to have a chat with you before the summit.

This may rock our stock price, so…

-See you. -Yep.

Let's put today's animal rights drama aside.

Cheers to the intense weeks we just put behind us.

And cheers to the future.

Not least.

Yes?

Margido's being phased out?

He sure is.

Rishi, could you…

Yes. I mean…

The takeover has thrown us some new curveballs to deal with.

Yes.

Yeah. Kjerschow is the gun-shy type.

The inheritance dispute in Dubai has put doubts in his mind.

But we've found a solution.

Rishi means we offered Kjerschow the chance to take over after Margido.

You've offered Kjerschow the position of chairman of the Marlax board?

Yes. We had to give him something long-term to keep him on our side.

It makes perfect sense.

Yes, but…

what about our plan? The one that got me back from London?

-I should go. -No. Stay put.

When Margido left,

the deal was that you'd join the board and I'd become CEO.

-Right, Rishi? -Yes.

-That was the deal. -The deal still stands.

-And Sigurd knows that. -But he's 50 years old.

So we're talking 20 years?

Please don't escalate this further.

Escalate? What are you talking about, Mum?

What is this?

The British monarchy?

I get the chance when I'm 70?

You should discuss this in private. I'll go.

No, you're part of this deal, Rishi.

You think my mum would let an Indian queer run the business

if it hadn't been for me?

She called Elton John a fairy in 2018.

Okay. This has got a bit heated. Let's get some air, Amy.

Do whatever the hell you want.

I say a lot, but the Elton John thing isn't true.

Amy?

We were supposed to have a meeting now, right?

-Oh shit. -It's okay. We can have it later if…

No. I just had to blow off some steam.

What is it? Any news on the salmon escape?

Yeah. I've spoken to the lab in Washington.

Marine Forensics.

The cuts in the seines

aren't from equipment in the facility or the well-boat.

Yeah.

What about killer whales or other animals?

The fibres are cut straight through.

It was clearly done by a person.

I'm thinking the timing is convenient

with you in the middle of a takeover.

What if Gjert Meyer is behind this?

I'm not saying you're wrong, but it's a serious accusation.

Yeah. That's why I've also asked for surveillance tapes

from the docks that night.

Good. We'll have a look when we get them.

Yeah. One more thing, Amy.

If you need help getting out of your workout gear…

What?

Well, I bought a bottle of champagne.

Shush!

Did I misunderstand?

-We certainly have different perceptions. -Yes.

Keep it down. Half my family's here.

Yes.

Hello!

-Hi. -I'll have a glass, please.

-Yes. -That's lovely.

Torbjørn booked a spa deal. Wanna join us?

No, thanks. I have to work. Enjoy yourselves.

Your pedicure is ready.

Okay. Great.

This is where I draw the line.

I like the salmon wife concept, but there have to be limits.

-The boys will hold down the fort. -You do that.

We shouldn't stay too long either.

No?

You shouldn't stay too long in a sauna if you're trying for kids.

Did Amy say anything?

What?

Hey.

Huh?

What's going on?

After Amy and I had tried for a year and a half, we went to a clinic.

And I always thought that I didn't have what it takes up here.

But at least I've delivered

here.

Yeah.

But it's empty there as well.

Not a single swimmer.

-I'm a fucking joke. -No. Listen, Martin…

There are so many ways to…

What you're talking about

doesn't make you any less of a man.

It doesn't. Hey.

Hey.

It's going to be okay.

And you'll be an amazing dad.

It says K-Joy might suffer damage to his retina.

Oh no. What's a retina?

Hennie, can I borrow this?

Yeah. Go ahead.

The boys have been gone for a while.

Who were they buying from?

Some guys at the petrol station, I think.

Not Ræggen? He's a total psycho.

-How did it go? -Sorry.

-Ræggen didn't have anything. -Are you kidding?

Apart from…

Is this where the party is?

-That's a lot! -What the hell?

RING TWICE FOR THE STRAUM MAN

A big round of applause

for this year's Fresh Breeze,

the Fishfluencers!

Ladies and gentlemen, we've reached what could be

the highlight of the evening. The Honorary Award.

This year's winner

has had a remarkable career.

To quote the trade journals,

"From rock and roll to maki rolls".

I mean that literally.

They've gone from being a successful music manager

to becoming a giant within the fish farming industry.

To present the award,

please welcome the conceptual artist

and former Snakebite guitarist,

Terje "Speed" Jakobsen.

You're here late, Gjert Meyer.

This couldn't wait.

I'm about to lose the business I've spent a lifetime building.

It's not that I've lost faith, but…

everything is pitch-dark right now.

Can you help me?

Yes. I called this sculpture

"The Happy Wanderer".

Well… Yes.

-Thank you. -Congratulations.

Yeah. Many thanks to the committee for the Honorary Award.

To think I'd get an Honorary Award. Isn't it a bit soon?

I always thought honorary awards were given to people

who were put out to pasture.

In that case, there's been a mistake.

Because I'm definitely not being put out to pasture.

I'll keep going for many more years.

Can you feel the heat?

Yes.

How does that feel?

Nice.

As if a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

You've never been in a fight you couldn't win, Gjert.

And now you're wondering if you've become a bit weak.

Isn't that right?

Yes.

But the force is running through you just like before.

It's those around you who aren't strong enough.

You mean my son-in-law?

I'm not talking about anyone in particular.

I'm just a messenger.

The solution will come from outside.

From a woman with a brand-new opportunity.

A woman? Who?

When it happens, you'll know.

Do you still have the house in Barcelona?

Yeah?

It's from the guy over there.

-No, thanks. -He's paid for it.

No, thanks.

I'm no art expert,

and I might be completely wrong,

but that sculpture looks like those gnomes you get at garden centres.

You think so? I mean, Speed…

That's the kind of art he creates.

An eclectic form of expression.

Maybe he's playing a joke on the industry.

Right. A joke on the industry. That's what it is.

Good to hear. We were worried we'd been set up.

How much did you have to pay for the gnome?

The gnome probably didn't cost more than 299 kroner.

And what was your fee?

A hundred and fifty thousand.

A decent profit, then.

-But a lot of thought went into it. -Right.

-A lot of thought went into the concept. -I can imagine.

-Did you get the reference? -Yes.

The gnome Marius nicked from the promoter in Lüneburg who wouldn't pay.

She looks a hell of a lot like her dad.

It's just like seeing Marius.

She must have inherited your killer instinct.

Hello! Wait!

Okay. Come on! Yeah!

Yeah!

What?

What the hell? What's wrong with those animal rights activists?

-I didn't do anything to them. -No.

They're just against salmon farming.

Yeah, but salmon is better for the environment than chicken or pork.

Absolutely. There are only so many fish.

And what if they have feelings? You never know.

-But they don't. -No. I said "if".

You're standing there in Hennie's clothes,

calling her family animal abusers?

No. That's not what I said.

Forget about frumpy Emma. She's such a nerd.

Amy, you're one of only a few female leaders

in the fish farming industry.

Is it harder for a woman to make it in the industry in your experience?

-Yes. -Yes.

There's huge room for improvement within the industry.

Personally, I'm lucky…

Right.

…to be in a company with a female CEO.

But that has…

Going on about equal rights,

even though she's had everything handed to her.

We have a word for people like you.

Slag.

Trine!

You can't say that!

It's kind of funny too, Mum.

It's kind of funny.

-Are you okay? -Yeah. Just a bit tired.

I'm going to bed.

You can stay if you want.

Are you sure?

Yes, I am.

Have fun.

-Shots? -Yes.

Okay. Get the salmon.

Amy? Come here, Amy. We need to take a selfie.

-I'm going to bed. -One picture with today's ladies.

-I'm going to bed. -Come on.

Okay.

-Let's see. There's the fish. -Say "farmed fish".

Okay. No, no.

Look at her. Thank you. Keep up the good work.

-Amy. -Yes.

-Congrats on your mum's award. -Thanks. What a pleasure.

I've never heard the word "pleasure" uttered with less joy before.

-Trouble in paradise? -No. Just had a long day.

Then you need a session with Dr Viljar.

I'm going to bed. Good night.

You owe me a drink.

I offered you a job, and you left me hanging, girl.

-Sangria time. Come on. -Fine. One glass.

What does CEO mean?

That you're in charge.

Are you having an after-party?

-Yes. -There you are.

Say hello to fresh… The winners of the Fresh Breeze award.

Don't let me interrupt. I'm going to bed.

-How was the meeting? You look pale. -Let's talk about it tomorrow.

Gjert Meyer?

Are you here trying to find a new seine to cut open?

Who are you?

I know what you did.

And… I can prove it.

-You know what this is about? -Guys.

These two guys are behind

the biggest fucking salmon escape of all time in Brima.

Fucking cocksuckers.

You should be awarded the biggest cocksuckers ever award.

I think you've had enough, pal.

-I've had enough? -Yes.

-Fuck you. -Take it easy.

Fucking hell.

Holy shit.

Everything okay?

-Yes, I'm okay. -Yes.

What's this about?

No idea.

Well, my father's death was sad.

You can't say that now.

Anyway…

In my grief, I still had butterflies in my stomach.

Just the idea of standing on my own two feet.

Then again, great men cast long shadows.

So do women.

Hey! Is there an after-party, or what?

Look at this.

The big boss is still sleeping.

Okay. It's going to be a late night.

Do you still mean what you said this morning?

That you want to take up fish farming?

Absolutely.

I thought of a takeover candidate

who'd have brought you over to the production side with a bang.

But it might be more than you bargained for.

If the idea is good enough,

nothing's too big for me.

Who do you have in mind?

Fuck.

What's going on?

Hennie was having a movie night with friends.

It got out of control when Ræggen and his friends arrived.

Hennie?

Hennie?

Where's Hennie?

She locked herself in the bathroom.

-Hey. -Cato.

Who the fuck did you talk to?

There's a guy here who knows about our stuff.

How the fuck did he hear about it?

Hello?

Cato?

Hey.

I wish I was dead.

It's just a hangover.

You'll feel better with some fluids and food.

Sorry I fucked up the house and stuff.

You're a teenager.

It's your job to fuck up a bit.

Jens?

You think fish have feelings?

Why do you ask?

Someone mentioned it at the party last night.

I know who has feelings. Mum and Dad.

I suggest you get back on your feet before they get home.

You're a great big brother.

At least I'm good at something.

Hello. You're starring in a Hollywood movie.

What are you complaining about?

Just forget it.

I have to take this.

-Did you talk to her? -Just one question.

What do I and Mr Caprino have in common, apart from our first name?

I don't have time for riddles, Ivo.

I've sorted out the director's cut.

Just one small catch.

The editor wants 70K for it.

No problem.

No problem at all.

-You're not angry any more? -Good work, Ivo.

You were a bit angry earlier.

Snowball Diving Service. Cato Johnsen speaking.

Hello?

Are you alone?

Yes.

Subtitle translation by: Ekaterina Pliassova