All language subtitles for Love.On.The.Danube.Royal.Getaway.2024.WEBRip

Are you trying
to tell me something?

Ava!
Where are you?

I'm up here, Eugene!

Come on! What are
you doing?

People will be arriving soon.

I'm expecting a big crowd.

I guess there's no
accounting for taste.

It's art, Ava.

I just... I feel like
there's something's missing

from these pieces, you know?

Yeah. What I do know is
that this work sells.

And even the artist
can't explain

why it's worth this much money.

Alright.

What is going
on with you lately?

Uh... I don't know.

I'm... I'm sorry. I just...
I don't feel like myself.

Yeah. I've been
thinking about that,

and you, my girl,

you need a vacation to face
what you've been through.

Where would I go?

Hello? Whatever happened to your
cruise that's all paid for?

You mean my honeymoon cruise?

Yeah. Why let
it go to waste?

Eugene, there's...

Ah. It's been
almost a year, Ava.

You need to get out there again!

My wedding was called off

one week before walking
down the aisle.

That's kind of hard to get over.

And anyways, the
trip expires in two weeks,

and I have my weekend classes
at the Children's Hospital, so...

I'll teach them for you.

- Really?
- Yeah.

You need this.

And who would I get

to go with me this last minute?

Cruises are a great way to
meet new people, Ava!

Oh, and... by the way,

I have another exhibition
just like this one

coming up next week.

What were you saying? It's
a great way to meet new people?

That's my girl.

Let's go.

Good morning, Your Highness.

Good morning, Reynolds.

Working on the gala?

Yes. Yes. I've chosen some
lovely paintings

for the auction, but there's
still so many pieces

just lying here collecting
dust. It's such a shame.

You know that there's no more
room on the palace walls.

Look at this.

Well? It's an abstract

that Max and Katrine
got as a wedding gift.

It's called The Brink.

Tobias Hofler.

A sense of peace comes over me
every time I look at it.

I see a chaos of colors.

In the eye of the beholder.

And I have enough chaos
in my life

juggling the various elements
of this job.

Something going on?

I've been with your father.

He wants to see you immediately.

Ah, does he, now?
Let me guess.

This has something to do
with last night around 2AM?

A perceptive guess, sir.

Lead on.

Jacket, sir.

Yeah.

Mother. Father.

Max. Katrine.

In front of the palace, József?

Really?

Oh, yes. This
terrible photo.

Is this what they're calling
a "stop the presses" moment now?

I'm sorry, Father.

It won't happen again.

That's what you
said the last time.

This is about perception.

People look up to us.

We're royals.
We don't embarrass the family,

and we don't
get speeding tickets.

Well, that's because
none of you drive.

All right.
I have fun,

but I also work hard.

You know much I contribute to
our charitable efforts.

József's been a
big help sourcing items

for the gala auction.

And it's appreciated,

but this is
much bigger than that.

You're next in line to be king,

and we can't keep going
round in circles like this.

If you're not willing
to settle down like Max,

find a suitable partner...

We have the royals from Denmark

coming to stay with us this
week. I told the king and queen

that József would
entertain Princess Gudren.

Bless you, Mother,
but I don't want to be set up.

But thank you.

Then you need to think
about your future,

your place in this monarchy.

I suggest you take some
time away from the palace

before you give me your answer.

An answer,
Father? For...?

For whether you wish
to be the future king.

You have two weeks.

But that's such a big
decision, Father.

Can't it wait?
The gala's in two weeks,

and József still hasn't
secured all the auction items.

I've made up my mind.

May I interject with a possible
solution, Your Majesty?

Of course, Reynolds.

The paintings are from the
royals in Germany and Austria.

I happen to know of a
cruise along the Danube

that stops near the palaces.

Oh, a cruise sounds fun.

You see, I could secure
the auction items in person

and take some time to think.

Slay two dragons with
one sword, if you will.

I like it.

How did you hear about this
cruise, Reynolds?

The captain is a former
colleague of mine.

Is he trustworthy?

We don't need any
more headlines.

Let's just say I trust him with
my life, Your Majesty.

- Noted.
- What about the passengers?

What if one of them
recognizes him?

Oh, no. I'm barely recognized
outside of Baldonia.

- It'll be fine.
- And cruises are perfect

for rest and relaxation.

Reynolds will go
with you, of course.

So, shall I make
the call, Your Majesty?

Mm.

All right.
Let's get packing.

Welcome to the Emerald Sun

and Ingolstadt, Germany.

The fortress on the river is
now yours to explore.

Our crew is standing by,
ready to assist

and get you settled
into your cabins.

We hope you have a good day

on this first leg of
your journey.

Welcome aboard.

I'm Teddy Connors,

our cruise director.

Hi. Ava Micaleff.

Are you waiting for anyone else?

No. I'm travelling
by myself.

Oh. I have you
in 302.

Oh. It's... one
of our honeymoon suites.

More closet space for me.

Well, you're going to
meet so many great people

on this cruise, Ava,

especially at dinner when we
rotate everyone around.

It's a lot of fun.

Great.

We can pick up the keys and
leave the luggage with a porter.

Good. I'll go get
the lay of the land.

Uh, wait. I... I just
need to find a...

porter.

Quick as you can.

Thank you.

I'm really excited
to see all the castles.

Oh, my goodness. Um, could you
hold this for a second?

Good afternoon.

Could you tell me
what time high tea is?

High tea?

Yes. You know, finger
sandwiches, scones.

No. I know what
high tea is.

Fit for a king, right?

Well, they do get
all the best perks.

Right.

You know, you look
a little familiar.

If you could just
direct me where to go...

Oh.
I don't actually...

We've, uh... we've got our keys.

Um, sorry to have bothered you.

Oh. Uh, right.

I asked you to wait, sir.

She almost recognized me.

Maybe it's my look.

Too distinctive.

I've never thought so, sir.

I think it's time for
a change, Reynolds.

Nicely done, Reynolds!

- Oh. I barely recognize myself.
- Mm.

Is there anything you can't do?

No, sir.

I have you listed on the
manifest as Joe Alexander.

What do you plan on telling
the other passengers

as to why you're here?

I'll tell them the truth,

that I'm securing art pieces
for a charity auction.

Good, because we've been invited

to sit at the
captain's table tonight.

- Oh?
- Oh, and remember,

I can't call you
Your Highness or sir.

That's right.
I'm... just Joe.

Hello, Miles.

I see Operation Scion
is off to a good start.

With your help, Silverfox.

Your Hi... Joe, this
is Captain Magnusson.

Very nice to meet you.

- Welcome to my table, Joe.
- Thank you.

Please take a seat.

All right.

Captain, this is Ava.

Ava, this is Captain Magnusson.

Lovely to meet you.

I've never sat at a
captain's table before.

Is there any special etiquette?

Only that you have
to laugh at all my jokes.

Please take a seat.

Good evening, Captain.

Good evening.

I placed you next to Reynolds.

He seems quite interesting.

You always have my back, Teddy.

- Let me seat you.
- Thank you.

Thank you.

- Hello.
- Hello.

Magnusson: Welcome
to the cruise, everyone,

whether it's your first trip
or your... sixth?

Oh! Tenth.

Or your tenth.

Being catered to on
a luxurious ship.

I should have been
you in another life.

I do enjoy being catered to.

A woman after my own heart.

Do you play golf?

St. Andrews
every autumn.

They have mini-golf on the ship.

That'll do, if it's with you.

Nice haircut.

Uh, thank you.
You as well.

Um, I mean...

I'm Joe, Joe Alexander.

How long have you been
working on the ship for?

I'm a passenger.

Ava Micaleff.

You are?
But I thought...

Oh. I'm sorry.

So, uh, why the Danube?

It's a long story for
another time.

What about you?

We're on a working trip.

Oh. What do you do?

We're collecting royal art
pieces for a charity auction.

I'm in the art world, too.

I... I love seeing when
it goes to a good cause.

How did you get into that?

It's a family thing.

It's been going on
for hundred of...

I mean, you know,
for many generations.

Ladies and gentlemen,

let's make a toast
to this wonderful cruise.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

Cheers.

Ava.

Joe. Hi.

Hello.

Uh, I should apologize
for last night,

uh, thinking you
were the cruise director.

I was a bit confused.

Don't worry about it. We're
even. I actually thought

you were a friend from
high school for a second.

Ah. Well, I just have
one of those faces.

So, you said you're
in the art world.

I manage a gallery in Chicago.

Mostly modern pieces.

Wow. Impressive.

Did you go to school for that?

Art history.

Are you from Chicago, then?

Born and raised.

What about you?

Baldonia.

I can't say I know that country.

It's very small,

like a fishbowl.

Not like Chicago.

Do you, um... do you like your
work at the gallery?

Depends on the day.

Joe:
Mm.

It tends to attract people
who claim they love art,

but collectors these days
are just looking

for their next big investment.

Are you suggesting that people
with money don't appreciate art?

No, but it does tend to
attract a certain type of...

Moneyed dilettante?

Do you want to, um,
look around together?

I don't think there are
any snobby collectors here,

but you never know. You
might find the next Picasso.

I'd like that.

All right.

I see water below,

and it... it grounds the image.

Ava: In contrast to
the celestial chaos above.

It reminds me of this
Austrian artist I love,

Tobias Hofler.

Hofler? Yes. He's
very talented.

Right? His emotional
depth, relatable themes.

Oh, he's a genius
in the abstract world.

So you know his work.

What about The Brink?

Uh... schnitzel.

Do you smell schnitzel?

I'm hungry all of a sudden.

Uh...

I'm glad we ran into
each other today.

This has been fun.

Completely unexpected,

but yes, fun.

I mean, it's amazing

how many talented
but undiscovered artists

are out there.

Must be tough for them.

But also endearing.

That time in your life

where you don't have
a penny to your name,

but you love what you do and
you're excited about the future.

Some days, I'd give anything to
be a blank canvas again.

What did you mean when
you said, "It's a long story"

when I asked you why
you're here?

I'm not sure
you want to hear it.

Try me.

Okay... but no
bridezilla jokes.

I don't even know
what that means, so...

No jokes.

This was... supposed to be
my honeymoon cruise.

I was not expecting that.

What... what happened?

You could say it was
a change of heart.

For whom, you or him?

For both.

But sometimes, you have to
make tough decisions

when your hand is forced,

and now, here I am.

And my boss says I need
to work on myself.

I know all about that.

You were left at the altar
by a runaway bride?

Last year.
Yes. It's true.

I don't want to talk about it.

I guess you could say I'm
also taking stock of my life

on this trip.

Care to share anything?

It's my father, actually.

He wants to know

if I want to take over
the family business someday.

You said you do
charity work, right?

Well, that's one
branch of what we do.

He wants me to be the...
CEO, if you will,

of the entire enterprise.

Wow. That's...
that's huge.

Mm.

But is that what you want?

I'm not sure I'm a right fit.

Mm.

At the same time, it's
a great honor.

Well, it sounds like we both
have some soul-searching to do.

Maybe we could search
our souls together?

It's just a birdie attempt.

You're not defusing
a nuclear device.

Stay on target.

That putt had more
twists than a spy novel.

You seem a little tense,
Reynolds.

I'm fine.

All right. What is it?

W... I was hoping to see Joe.

I... I haven't checked in
with him all day.

Do you need him for something?

He's supposed to be working
something thing out,

uh, for work.

Betty: Oh. Well,
maybe he's with Ava,

the woman from
the captain's table.

She seemed awfully smitten with
him the other night.

- You noticed.
- Mm.

Subtle tells... touching her
face, her dilated pupils.

Uh, charity work or behavioral
sciences, Reynolds?

I'm just fascinated by people,

what makes them tick.

Aw.

And that's what you
call compromised.

Looks I owe you lunch.

Actually, it's all-inclusive.

I know.

That's why I offered.

Best two out of three?

Why not?

Ava: This is
really beautiful.

You're very easy to be with.

And so are you.

Come with me to Roth
Palace tomorrow.

We can explore a little before
I have to pick up

one of my auction items.

I should really
stick with the tour.

You could sign
up, too, if you like.

Good evening.

Nice to see you, Reynolds.

I'll see you later, Joe.

Reynolds: Your Highness,
with all due respect,

- what are you doing?
- I'm enjoying the cruise.

Reynolds: You're supposed to
be thinking about your future.

Your father won't be happy.

My father wants me to
decide what it is I want.

Right now, I want
to be with Ava.

Are you going to tell her
who you are, then?

I will.

I will!

Welcome to Vilshofen, Germany,

a quaint three-river town

located at the
confluence of the Vils,

the Wolfach, and the Danube.

Happy exploring.

You're going to
love Roth Palace.

It's one of my favorite
tours of the cruise.

I'm so excited.

- Hello.
- Joe!

I have you as a last-minute
add-on for the tour.

Mm-hmm.

You're a fan of castles, too?

Honestly, it depends on the day.

I... I mean, of course!

Who... who isn't?

Well, enjoy, you two.

Thank you.

Have you been to
a lot of castles?

Oh, one or two.

The secret doors and
passageways are the best part.

When I was a kid, I used to go...

Um, I used to
go read about them.

In books. It was...

Look.
The tour's leaving.

You see that?

That's a secret
door right there.

I never would've spotted that.

Ah. It takes
a trained eye.

Ava: Look at all
this history.

The stories this
castle could tell,

the legends and lore.

I love it.

Castles are also symbols of
power and authority.

Maybe hundreds of years ago.

Maybe still now.

Well, I think it's great
the royal family's sharing this.

The art is... It's magnificent.

Could you imagine managing
a place like this?

It's like one giant gallery but
with no bias, no agenda.

All you need is a ticket
and an open heart.

Is that how you see palaces?

Yeah. Opening these doors
is a gift to the world,

a connection to the past.

What kind of royalty does
Baldonia have?

The stuffy kind.

I mean, uh, isn't
all royalty stuffy?

I don't actually know any,

but I know they live
a charmed life.

Good afternoon.

Enjoying the palace?

- Very much so.
- Good.

Joe, it's time to pick out
a painting down in the chamber.

- Mm-hmm.
- Where's the chamber?

It's in the lower
level of the castle.

Oh, I'd love to see that.
Do you mind if I join?

Uh, I don't think you'd
like it down there.

It's very grim.

Very gloomy.

Perfect. A real
castle experience.

Okay.

Um, one moment, Ava.

I have a business question
for Joe.

Of course.

- What are you doing?
- Well, I can't tell her now.

Alright. I'll
handle it,

but we should have a code
word if the queen shows up.

"Regal." "Regal" is
the code word.

Ah, it looks like the curator
needs another 10 minutes.

Why don't I meet you down there?

I'll get her to send an escort.

Sounds great.

Thank you, Reynolds.

I wonder if this was a dungeon.

Was?

You know, they say

that the restless spirits of
criminals and monsters

still roam these
tunnels to this day.

- They do not.
- Oh, they do.

Watch out!

You did not just do that.

That was good. That was good.

But actually, you know,

criminals would have been
locked up in the tower,

not the dungeon, so...

- Much better.
- Mm-hmm.

Ah. Welcome to
the chamber.

This is where they
keep their archival pieces.

Uh, where's the curator?

I was hoping to meet her.

She had to go.

You know how it is
when the queen calls.

But she said these
are the two paintings

you can choose
from when you're ready.

The queen was just here.

Just don't take too long.

I'll, um... in case
she comes back.

Reynolds, we're fine.

Until you're not.

Ava: Look at
all this stuff.

Hundreds of years of artifacts,

gifts, and weapons.

Such a shame it's just
sitting here collecting dust.

That's why I always say.

I mean, all art should be
admired, shouldn't it?

Should we take a look at these?

Go ahead.

Is that a Beracelli?

And a Conrad? Joe,
you could get millions

for either one of these!

How did you convince
the royals to donate?

Well, I used my
family's connections,

and I, uh, assured the royals

their donations would
go to a good place.

Now, I don't know about you,
but I'm drawn to this one.

There's a sort of mystery
about it, isn't there?

Mm-hmm. On this side,

the birds and the dark sky

are perhaps symbols
of emotional distress,

but there's a contrast.

Yes. On this side,
the flowers growing,

the town rebuilding,

it feels more like hope.

Exactly. A duality
of existence.

Like it's connecting us
to something bigger.

You know, I would've
just thrown a dart

to choose between these two.

The way you just sized it up...

Well, so did you.

Well, because of you.

Did you decide?

Oh, yes. This one.

- A very regal choice.
- Mm-hmm.

Regal.

Oh. Uh, we... we
should go.

Did you see another monster?

Just right this way.

Kids.

Was that the queen?

Hmm? What's that?
I think, uh...

Right over here. Hmm.

Ava! How was the palace?

Ah, it was breathtaking.
Everything I imagined.

I think I might've
even seen the queen.

But most importantly, the art.

I felt like I
was back in college.

It was so inspiring.

- Ah, that's great.
- And Joe made it fun, too.

- Really?
- Yeah. I helped him

pick out a piece
for the charity auction,

and he seemed to know
a lot about castles.

Sounds like you two
are a good match.

I hope you get to spend
more time together.

Yeah. I still can't
figure him out, though.

How do you mean?

Well, maybe I'm over-analyzing.

I do that a lot these days.

But we were having
a moment with the paintings,

and suddenly,
he wanted to leave,

like, in a hurry.
It was strange.

Maybe he realized you
needed to get back to the ship.

I mean, that happens sometimes
with our passengers.

They get all caught
up in the amazing ports,

and all of a sudden,
it's a race to the ramp.

Maybe you're right.

He seems like a good guy.

It's just a hunch,

but if you two
are getting along well,

I wouldn't overthink it.

Thanks, Teddy.

Reynolds, checking in
to see how things are going.

Did József secure the painting
today at Roth Palace?

Yes, he did, sir.

I think you'll be very pleased.

Wonderful.

And the other part of the trip?

I'm working on it, sir.

Is there a problem?

A small distraction,

but actually, Prince
József's just...

József just what?

Um... he's meditating.

Yes.

It's very, um, Zen here
on the ship, Your Majesty.

Oh. That's good.

All right, we'll
check in again soon.

Thank you for that.

That was a near miss with
the queen today, sir.

What would have happened if
Ava had realized who you were?

It could have caused a scene.

You were right, as always.

Thank you for the save.

Of course.
It's what I do best,

but don't you think it's
time to tell her, sir?

I can see you're growing close.

I will. I just need to
find the right... moment.

It's complicated, you know,

what with my situation
and with her past.

You want me to whip up
a psychological profile?

No, Reynolds.

Okay. How about
a drink?

Now, you're talking.

Oh. Thank you.

The secret to
a good martini is...

orange bitters in mine, please.

Betty:
For a second,

I thought you were
going to say...

"Shaken, not stirred."

A martini and a British accent

and everyone assumes
you're James Bond.

Are you?

Well, I do have
the dry wit and...

quick reflexes.

Ava! Come join us!

Ava:
Ooh, martinis.

I'm in.

Do you have any chartreuse?

Chartreuse.
Interesting choice.

It gives it a certain elegance.

When I bartending in college,

I always used to push
my fancy creations

on all the beer drinkers.

Bartending, eh?

Yep, for four years.

Those tips helped pay my
way through school.

Admirable.

Reynolds: Every job has
its advantages.

Yeah, and this one sure
did. Free martinis.

I feel like we should have
a toast.

To martinis.

And to making things happen.

Betty:
Hear, hear.

Mm.

Um, would you like to,
um, go for a little walk?

Sure.

We'll catch you kids later.

- Chin, chin
- Cheers.

Honestly, you were... you
were incredible today.

You're too kind.

It just comes easy to me.

I've been analyzing art
since I could finger-paint.

I am most fond of
the double dip technique.

Ah, yes, yes.

Myself, I've always been partial

to the time out technique.

What's that one?

Oh, you throw
the paint everywhere,

and you get put in time out.

Yes. I don't always,
uh, color between the lines.

Well, it's better
than coloring in the lines.

I just bottle
everything up inside

and pretend everything's okay.

Joe:
Mm.

Uh, you said your, um, fiancé

forced your hand.

What happened?

Um... it started with
a promotion

Simon got a month
before the wedding.

One day, he came over

and told me we
were moving to New York.

I have no problem picking up
and moving to a new city,

but what I do have
a problem with

is he never even asked
me if I wanted to go.

So you called it off.

Not immediately.

I mean, I had my dress.

Gifts were showing up
at my apartment every day.

But it definitely got
me thinking.

And what did you do?

I asked him if I was
the love of his life.

He paused.

That's all I needed to know.

Wow.

Any regrets?

It's more like I doubted myself.

Mm. Self-doubt, it's...

It's part of the
journey, isn't it?

It's how we grow from
it that really matters.

Ava, I hope you
know that your worth

is not defined by one
man or one moment.

It's defined by the incredible
person you are.

You deserve to be with
someone who can see that.

Thanks for saying that, Joe.

Magnusson:
Welcome to Linz,

known for its spectacular
museums and galleries.

We do hope you get out to
experience the local culture.

From all the crew,

sich amüsieren.

Ah. I see great
minds think alike.

I heard this is
the best coffee in Linz.

Try the Kaffee Verkehrt.

Good tip. Uh, eine
Kaffee verkehrt, bitte.

Joe, I, um, I wanted to
thank you for last night,

for what you said.

Well, I meant every word.

You just have to
believe in yourself.

- So, what are we doing today?
- We?

Oh, sorry.
Too presumptuous?

No. It's nice.

Well, I've been thinking
about something.

I could barely sleep last night.

Everything alright?

Yes. The art at
the palace yesterday,

it made me realize that I've
lost some of that passion

that used to come so
easily to me.

It made me see that that's
what's been missing in my work.

Ah. Danke.

Anyways, I have this crazy idea.

Well, I love crazy ideas.

You know how we were talking
about the artist Tobias Hofler?

Uh, y-yes.

He once turned down
a hundred thousand euros

for a painting.

Said the higher the price tag,

the lower the
integrity of his work.

He sold it to a local library
for one euro.

Well, that's certainly
making a point.

And the point is,

he tries to keep his
work away from the scene,

the... the more pretentious side
of the gallery world.

He just wants
people to enjoy it.

That's admirable.

That's the kind of artist
I want to work with,

someone who wants
their art to be shared

and appreciated by real people.

When I was in college,

I told myself one day I was
going to meet Hofler,

and right now, I feel like if
I could just find him,

I don't know. Maybe that could
be my blank canvas.

I believe he's supposed to be
quite the recluse, though.

I... I don't know if
he wants to be found.

Well, I read he lives
right here in Linz.

And I'm going to find him.

Are you in?

I sure am.

We're looking for
the artist Tobias Hofler.

Try Artists' Alley.

Ah. Danke.

Ah. Danke.

She says it's just up that way.

All right.

You have an eye for art.

What did you study in college?

Uh, international relations.

That's interesting.

My father's idea.

Did you do anything with it?

Well, I do international work
with the charities,

of course, but
honestly, not really.

Can't think of too many things
more important than charity.

You never said what kind.

Oh, um, children's,

so mostly scholarships,
hospitals, that sort of thing.

I love that.

I actually teach art at
the Chicago Children's Hospital

- every Saturday.
- Do you?

- Yeah.
- That's amazing.

Seeing their smiling faces when
I walk though the door

with all my supplies
is priceless.

Gives them something to
look forward to.

They're dealing with a lot.

I can only imagine.

It's good for them.
It's good for me.

- Puts things into perspective.
- Mm.

The studio is just up here.

Are you sure this is it?

Um... Oh, look!

Oh. Uh... well...

If he's not answering...

I've come all this way.

What are you doing?

Someone has to answer.

Woman 1 on speaker:
Yeah?

Man on speaker:
Ja?

Woman 2 on speaker:
Hallo?

Ah. Guten Tag,
liebe Dame.

Tobias Hofler here?

WoDachgeschoss.
Auf eigene Gefahr.

Vielen dank.

I'm nervous. Why
am I nervous?

You've been following
him for years,

and now, you're finally
going to meet him.

Hello!

Is anybody here?

Leave the clay by the counter.

Are you Tobias?

Who's asking?

I'm Ava. I'm from
a gallery in Chicago,

and this is Joe.

Who let you in here?

Oh, the door was open.

You look familiar.

You know, Ava is
a big fan of yours.

Hmm. Speak.

Do you like Jankowski?

Early or later?

The earlier provocative works.

I feel a similar
energy in your work.

No one has ever compared
me to Jankowski.

People think I'm too abstract.

Ideas aren't abstract.
It's not your fault

if people aren't
making the connection.

Not everything has to be
a statement.

It's okay for it to
be a question.

Why exactly are you here?

If you ever want to collaborate,

I really respect your message.

Not interested.

Well, if you change your mind,

here's my card.

I want you to know how
inspired I was

by your painting The Brink.

Whatever happened to it?

Last I heard, it was
bought as a wedding gift

for, uh, some royals.

Ava:
Do you know who?

Can't remember.

Mm. One last
question.

Why did you call it The Brink?

Because we're all teetering on
the brink of triumph...

or disaster.

Which path will you choose?

Thank you for your time.

Brink of disaster?

I feel like I need to
burn some sage.

He's definitely an eccentric,

although I think you're focusing

on the wrong half
of what he said.

See, you've already been to
the brink of disaster,

and look at you now.

On a cruise, alone,

re-thinking my life?

You're not alone.

And the way you spoke
to him in there,

I don't think he's never been
sized up like that in his life.

You have a way of seeing things
differently, Ava.

You always say the sweetest
things to me.

Well, you make it very easy.

So, there's a painting
party tomorrow in Passau.

Do you want to team up?

A painting party.

Does that mean we
work together on a painting?

- Mm-hmm.
- I'd love to.

Okay. So, the prize is
a gourmet dinner in Vienna.

I think that we could win this.

Oh, you're competitive.

Now, I don't want to
disappoint you.

Oh, never mind.
I'll just...

I'm going to go ask Tobias.

Of course I want you
to be my partner.

All right. I'm in.

- This is delicious.
- Mm.

What's it called again?

Linzer Torte.

My, uh, mother used to
sneak down to the kitchen

in the middle of the
night to make it with me.

Sneak?

Ava, there's something I
need to tell you. I...

It's Tobias.

It's about The Brink.

Tobias says the painting
was sold to a man

who owns a jewelry
store in Vienna.

Oh. You are, uh,

turning into quite
the sleuth, aren't you?

I do love a good
Dateline episode.

If it was sold as
a, uh, wedding present,

well, wherever it ended up,

it's probably not for sale.

Well, I have to try
since we'll be in Vienna,

and he'll know
who the couple is.

Magnusson:
But that was years ago.

So, tell me, how is
Operation Scion coming along?

It's not. We have an
obstacle to the mission.

- A woman?
- Ava.

She was at your table
the first night.

Ah, yes. I can see
why he'd be taken by her.

Well, the king is not
going to be happy,

and we have less than a week
before we return home.

Any thoughts?

Remember...
the Codebreaker?

Oh. Yes.
Who could forget?

He infiltrated the royal
computer networks.

We had 48 hours until
the silver jubilee.

He was threatening to expose
the royals'... dirty laundry.

And you made the call to
deliberately make mistakes

on our investigation,

ultimately tripping up
the Codebreaker.

Yes. It
was pure genius,

but where are
you going with this?

Be there for József,

but make some
intentional mistakes.

Let him fly
and see where he lands.

This feels like
the old days, doesn't it?

Speaking of the scion.

Yes, Your Highness?

Yes. I can do that for you.
Yes, Sir.

See you at the painting party.

Yes, of course.

Welcome to our
Painting and Pinot contest!

Each team has an hour
to put their own spin

on this beautiful landscape,

and the Captain and I
will be judging on color

and artistic talents.

The winners get a private
gourmet dinner for two

in Vienna.

Um, did you arrange
for transportation?

Yes, Sir.

And everything else
we talked about?

All arranged.

Thank you, Reynolds.

All right.

We have to beat them.

My eye on the prize.

Your eye on the prize?
But you've already won me over.

Oh, this is a nice look.
Subtle.

Just needs...
a little something.

What's happening?

Look at those two.

There's something special there.

I'm afraid you're right.

Uh, yes, I believe this is what
we call "artistic differences."

I think we should put
an abstract spin on it.

Make it our own.

Yes. Yes.
Something that tells a story.

Now, I know there's no
actual pink in the landscape,

but I think it just
brightens everything up.

My favorite color.
Can you tell?

You do know
I'm colorblind, don't you?

Oh, dear God.

How are we going to win?

It's going to be fine.
It's going to be fine.

Is that why all
the trees are black?

Joe:
You're immediately inspired.

Love it.

Betty:
You're actually very good.

Well, thank you.

Yes. Yes, I like it.

You get the feeling
of the landscape,

without it being
so directly representational.

That's working well, isn't it?

Yes. You may be colorblind,
but at least you can draw.

Excuse my reach.

I'm in charge of pink.

Ah, that's alright.

Ah, darn it.

No, no, no.
It's all right.

Try this.

Ava:
Nice save.

I don't know if it's
the altitude getting to me,

but I was just thinking,
painting together is about

more than just painting,
isn't it?

Oh, yeah?

I mean, you drew the outline.
I mixed the colors.

We've smoothed out
each other's mistakes,

and look what we've created.

A beautiful blend of
inspiration and forgiveness.

Are you still talking
about the painting now

or something else?

Teddy:
Okay, everyone. Time's up.

The judges are coming through.

And the winner of

the Painting and Pinot
contest is...

Captain:
Betty and Reynolds.

Yes!

Oh! I'm... Oh!

I'm shocked.

No special dinner for us.

Uh, well, actually...

I arranged for
a bit of a backup plan.

In case.
I mean, given my art skills.

I can't believe you were
rooting against us. I mean...

Oh, no, no, no.
Not against us.

Just against me.
There's a big difference.

Look, I just didn't want
you to leave empty-handed.

Come with me.

Your chariot awaits.

Seriously?

Mm-hm.

Where are we going?

Oh, that's a secret.

I've never been on a motorcycle.

Really? Well.

In that case,
promise I'll go the speed limit.

You are

When you look me in the eye

With the words you say tonight

What a wonderful wonder

You are

I hope you understand

What a wonderful wonder

You are

Wow, this is for us?

It's for you.

You deserve the best.

How did you pull this off?

Well, I had a little help.

Reynolds is very good
with top secret missions.

If my sisters could see me now.

Oh? What would they say?

They would say, "What have you
done with my sister?"

They'd never believe
after the year that I've had

that I'd be
sitting here with you.

This is...
It's like a fairytale.

Were they surprised
when you came on the cruise?

Yes.

But they were mostly proud of me
for getting back out there.

You know, you picked
the perfect night to do this.

Oh?

Today would have been
my one-year wedding anniversary.

I had no idea.

It's okay, 'cause you made
today the best day ever.

Dance with me, Ava.

I'd like to keep
seeing you after the cruise.

Joe, I really like you.

A lot.

But this would never work.
I mean, we're an ocean apart.

I think we should
get back to the ship.

Captain:
As we sail into Vienna,

embrace the history of this
nearly 2000-year-old city,

the City of Music.

Get ready to waltz
through centuries

of culture and elegance.

It won't disappoint.

Ava: Aren't you excited
we may find The Brink?

Joe:
Uh, yeah. Mm-hm. Sure.

You look like you're in
the Witness Protection Program.

That's because someone
was knocking on my door

very early this morning
and I'm rather tired.

I wanted to get there
right when it opened.

Hello.

- Leo?
- Yes?

Hi, my name is Ava Micaleff,
and this is Joe...

Ah. J-just Joe.

- Ava: Just Joe.
- How can I help you?

Are you looking
for engagement rings?

I've got cushion-cut,
princess-cut, oval-cut.

No, no.
We're not getting engaged.

I'm actually just wondering
about a painting you might have

purchased called
The Brink by Tobias Kofler.

It was purchased
as a wedding gift.

Yeah.
I did not buy it directly,

but I know about the piece
and I arranged the sale.

For a royal?

Eh, what is it about?

I work at an art gallery
and there's an interested party

in the painting.

Oh, I am sure they
will never sell it.

It's a unique piece.

Uh, you know what?

Maybe I will see
that princess-cut.

Yeah, absolutely.

And here it is.

You know, I'm not quite sure
we're ready

for marriage yet, sweetie.

Oh, well.

Honey, you know I'll wait
as long as you want,

'cause I'm the luckiest guy
in the world.

- Thank you for your time.
- You're welcome.

Did I just make a marriage joke?

I think you did.

Does that mean
I'm officially healed?

It means you're moving on.

This could be the royal
couple that has the painting.

I'm just going to
do a photo search.

Prince Maximus
and Princess Katrine

of Baldonia.
Wait, that's where you're from.

Baldonia Palace is
only two hours away.

Oh, darn. There's no tours.

I wonder why it's not
open to the public.

It really should be.

I agree.

Excuse me, what are you doing?

What was that about?

I don't know.
Uh, annoying tourist, I guess.

Strange.

How about we go,
um, to the market?

I do love a good bargain.

Ava:
This is so pretty.

You like it?

It's beautiful.

We'll take it.

Mm-hm.

I'll give you, uh, 100 euros.

Mm-hm.

Danke.

Thank you, but, Joe,
you didn't even bargain.

What?

I don't think
it's worth that much.

Bargain?
How am I supposed to do that?

You start a lot lower.

What, like,
"I'll give you 75 euros?"

Never mind.

That was really nice of you.

I'm sure she has
a family at home.

Look at you.
Always thinking about others.

How's it look?

Looks perfect.

I'm still looking for
that fairytale love

No reason it can't exist

What?!

Like this.

I'm still dreaming of
that fairytale love

Someday I'll find it

That's good.

Yeah, you actually pull it off.

I feel very French.

Ooh-la-la.

Oh, look at... Yes!

Hello.

Honeymoon?

Oh, no.

Anniversary?

No, just, um, new friends.

Oh, yeah.

We're giving off quite
the couple vibes today.

Well, maybe they're
onto something.

You seem familiar.
What's your name?

Joe.

Joe what?

Just Joe.

How much for this one?

That is 200 euros.

It was part of a royal
jewelry collection.

Very, very old.

Really? Which royals?

The Koller family.

Hm. Wetzberg castle
burned down in 1817

and there was very little left.
Are you sure?

Oh, it's real.

Well, I suppose
we can always look it up

in the public catalogue.

Well, 30 euros.

I'll take it.

Store owner: Great.

Thank you.

Oh, yes.

Look at that.
An absolute natural.

Straight into the royal wave.

You know exactly
what you're doing.

- Now I know.
- Very good.

It's you. It's you.

Your Highness.

Uh...

What are you doing?

Oh, it's an Austrian tradition,
but I think I've done it enough.

All right. Danke.

Good evening.

Let me guess.

You want to know if
I've made up my mind.

It's as if you're psychic, Sir.

You know, the cruise
ends in four days.

Play a game with me, Reynolds.

Uh, now's not the time...

You see, my entire life,
I have done this.

Go on.
It's your turn.

And my father does that.

And then I do this.

And my father does that.

And then I do this.

And my father does that.

It's a constant back and forth.

It's all about
who has the power.

Well, the King would say he has.

Well, then how is it that
we always end up like this?

No winner.

Perhaps you deserve
some respect.

The effort you've put into
preserving the palace art,

the charity work you do.

And yet my father
never takes me seriously.

Because on the flipside of that
your shenanigans are getting

as old as King Charles'
collection of leaky pens.

Thank you.

Joe:
All right, I deserve that.

You know, there was a time when
your father didn't get along

with his father.

He was pretty wild, too.

Father? Really?

Oh, yes.

How did they work through it?
They were so close.

Compromised,
and your father came to realize

how important
the role of king is,

how much it means
to your family, to the country.

It's a massive responsibility.

More importantly, Sir,
it's an honor.

One bestowed on
very few before you.

To be or not to be king.

That's the question, Reynolds.

I swear, I feel as
tormented as Prince Hamlet.

Hopefully not
that tormented, Sir.

Well, anyway, perhaps your
brother can help you.

He's... He just called,
he's coming tonight.

Max is coming?

No. I'm...
I'm about to go find Ava.

We had a wonderful day together.

- Well, I really th...
- Just tell Max

that I'll see him
when I get home.

Thank you, Reynolds.

Look at that.
Max is unavailable.

Initiating
Operation Brotherly Love.

Hello, Betty. Yes, I wondered
if you could see your way

to having dinner
with Ava this evening.

You could? Excellent!

Yes. No, I... I shall
see you afterwards.

That would be wonderful.

Max?

What are you doing here?

Reynolds was supposed
to tell you I was coming.

Oh.

Hah. I suppose I didn't
get the message.

Come on.
Let's grab a drink.

Away from here.

Joe:
It's good to see you.

Max:
It's good to see you, too.

Both:
Cheers.

Mm. That painting you secured
is incredible, by the way.

Thank you for that.

Oh, you should thank Ava.

She helped me pick it out.

We're choosing the second one
tomorrow at Belvedere.

Is she the distraction
Reynolds was talking about?

I have never met
anyone like her.

Sounds serious.

It is.

So, bring her home
to meet mother and father.

I haven't told her
who we are yet.

You're kidding.

Look.

Everything that I do
in my life is judged

on the fact that I'm a royal.

No one sees me as a person.

But she does.

With her I can be just Joe.

And now, yes, now I'm worried
about how she'll react,

how mother and father
will react.

Because they have always
had a very specific idea

of who I should end up with.

Someone like, you know...

Princess Gummy.

Gudren, and trust me,
she's not your type.

Look, best advice,
just be honest.

Get it all out in the open
as soon as possible.

I think mother and father
will be more receptive

than you think.

Thanks, Max.

Look, I want you to know,
whatever your decision,

I support you
and I'll always be here for you.

It pains me to admit this,
but...

you're a good brother.

And actually, if this
should work out with Ava,

there's a painting
I'd like to talk to you about.

Betty:
So, you and Joe.

You two seem to be
getting very close.

Yeah.
Maybe a little too close.

This cruise is
almost over, Betty,

and I'm going back to Chicago.

I really don't want to
get my heart broken again.

I lost my husband.

So, I know it can be scary
getting back out there,

but what this adventure
has done for me, it's...

It's opened my eyes to
the possibility of love,

and I never thought
that would happen.

So, let me ask you this.

Has Joe made you feel
that spark again?

He has.

Then every minute spent
with him is worth it.

Don't worry about the future.

Just focus on the right now.

The King and Queen
are being very generous

with their collection.

We've been staring
at these for over an hour.

I think we need
to make a decision.

I know, I know.

It's just, they're all so great.

Do you need to get that?

It can wait.

Okay, how about this?

On the count of three
we both just point to

the one that we like the best.

- Okay?
- Okay.

All right. One, two, three.

Great minds again.

Well, that's our
charity mission complete.

I think perhaps we should
celebrate with a kiss?

Ava: I've seen
The Kiss in artbooks,

but the original is...

Wow.

Wow is right.

What do you think of
when you look at it?

Well, the gold

shimmers like
early morning light.

It creates a kind of fog
around the couple.

Almost as if they're the only
two people in the world.

It's hard to see where one ends
and the other one begins.

Shall we?

Well, you can't come to
The Kiss and not...

Thank you.

What, for the kiss?

Ava:
For all of it.

For making me feel
hopeful about life again.

I think we've done
that for each other.

You should get that.

All right.

Excuse me.

Oh, it's Max.

No. No, no, no, no.
This can't be happening.

No.

Yes, Father,
just a misunderstanding.

Yes, of course, Father.
I'll see you soon. Goodbye.

So, you're not engaged?

No, of course not.

This is not good.

No, it's not. My father is less
than thrilled, shall we say.

But Ava hasn't
seen the story yet?

I don't think so.

As far as I can tell it's only
been in the Baldonian papers.

You need to tell her, Sir.

I will, tonight.

But my father wants me
to return home immediately.

What's your plan?

Well, we aren't too far
from the palace right now.

I'll return home,
speak with my family,

and then rejoin the ship before
it sets sail for Budapest.

Would you like me
to accompany you, Sir?

I need to do this on my own.

It's time my father
and I really talk for a change.

As you wish.

I'll tell Ava you had business
to attend to back at home.

Thank you, Reynolds.
See you when I get back.

Father.

Jozsef.

I'm sorry about
the engagement mix-up.

Yes, that was quite unfortunate.

Thankfully, Reynolds managed
to convince the papers

to run a retraction.

He says you've grown
quite close to this woman.

Her name is Ava.

You barely know her.

And yet, she's everything.

I'd like to
invite her to the gala.

To introduce her to you
and mother, the whole family.

She is a commoner.

I would expect that
if you are to be king,

you would choose someone
more suited to the role.

Well, I can't help who
I fall in love with, father.

Once again I feel
like I'm failing you.

Son.

Disappointing me is
getting a speeding ticket

in front of the palace.

Failing me...

that's something you've
never done.

I've always been proud
of your accomplishments.

Really?

Yes.

You just leave me a little
exasperated some days,

that's all.

So, why did you force my hand?

I did it for you.

For me?

Yes.

Grandfather died suddenly,
and I was instantly king.

There was no time
for deciding anything.

I could see the weight of
the world was on your shoulders,

and I know once you make your
choice you will be at peace.

Will you be upset with me
if I choose not to be king?

Not in the least.

But I will say,
in defense of the job,

it can be fun,
the perks are great,

and best of all,
no one tells you what to do.

Come in.

- Joe.
- Max.

Thank you for having
my back the other night.

Of course,
but, uh, we have a problem.

A big one.

That retraction the paper said
they were going to run,

it's not happening.

They're doubling down
on Joe's engagement.

Wh... I have to
get back to the ship.

I'll be back in time for
the gala with an answer.

Good luck.

Captain on speaker:
This is your Captain speaking.

We will be setting sail
shortly for Budapest.

From myself and the crew,
happy sailing.

Hey, Teddy.
I haven't seen Joe.

Do you know if
he's checked in yet?

Oh, let me see.

Nope. Not yet.

It's getting a bit late.

He has five minutes
before we leave.

He's cutting it close.

Is everything okay?

I'm sure it's fine.

Oh, my goodness.

Is that him?

No, it's, uh, it's an artist
I'm interested in,

Tobias Kofler.

He wants to work with me.

That's great!

I can't wait to tell Joe.

I just hope he makes it in time.

Maybe Reynolds has seen him?

I think he's up on the top deck.

Thanks, Teddy.

I figured it out.

Ah, the secret of a hole in one?

You and Joe.

Joe is the Duke of Baldonia
and you are his butler.

I prefer valet.

Betty, I feel
terrible about this.

Ava doesn't know, does she?

Ava doesn't know what?

"From ordinary to extraordinary,
mystery woman revealed."

Ava princess?

Chicago commoner
to Duchess to be.

"A tiara-clad
fairytale begins?"

Joe was going to tell you.

Duke of Baldonia?

Ava, can I talk to you, please?

It's urgent.

I just realized the painting
I've been chasing across Europe,

your family owns it.

I'm sorry.

There were so many time I was
going to tell you.

We spent every day
together on this cruise

and you couldn't find one?

What did you think?
That I'm some...

woman looking for a royal to
sweep me off my feet?

Or that I'd call the press?

No, no.
Nothing like that.

I told you things.

Private things about my past.

You took advantage of that.

I meant every word I said.

Let me explain.

You know what hurts the most?

You made me not doubt myself for
the first time in a long time.

And now here I am.

- Back where I started.
- Ava...

No.

I don't have
anything to say to you.

Ava, Joe is devastated.

I've known him for many years,

and I've never
seen him like this.

He's so very sorry.

There's no excuse
for what he did.

And you didn't say
anything either, Reynolds.

I'm sorry, too.

Joe struggles with his family,
as you know,

and now you have context.

He's never found his place.

And he was trying to
figure out where he belonged

on this cruise.

He never expected to meet you.

I get that he's going
through a hard time,

but that doesn't give him
a pass to do what he did.

Did he ask you to talk to me?

No. He'd be upset if
he thought I was interfering.

But you've managed to reach him

in a way no one ever has.

He even told his father,
the King, about you.

Really?

I appreciate what
you're saying, I do,

but without trust it's...

it's just a house of cards.

Captain on speaker:
Welcome to Budapest.

We'll be spending
our final two days here.

So, I do hope you'll get out
and enjoy some of our excursions

arranged by our fabulous
cruise director, Teddy.

Ava.

Teddy told me
you'd be on the tour.

I told you I have
nothing left to say to you.

I didn't want
what happened between us

to be left unresolved.

There's nothing
to resolve. I...

Look, I should
have known better.

Coming on
an ill-fated honeymoon,

the brink of disaster, right?

Ava, please.
I made a huge mistake,

and if I could take it back,
if I could do things differently

I would. I never intended
for you to doubt yourself.

That's the last thing I wanted.

You're the first person
in my life who has seen me

for who I truly am,
and not just for my title,

and I didn't want that to end.

I know it's selfish, but...

I'm sorry.
Everything snowballed.

But this has been
the best week of my life.

Do you know how
excited I was to tell you

Tobias reached out yesterday?

He wants to work with me.

Really?

Yes, and you ruined that moment!

I...

I can't be with someone
that I don't trust.

Wait.

Don't you think that maybe what
happened before

with your ex, with you coming
on this trip alone,

it happened for a reason?

It was paving the way for
something real and beautiful.

It was paving the way for us.

I have to go.

No, please. I...

I know I can't ask
anything of you, but...

Would you come to
my family's royal gala?

They want to meet you.
I want you to be there.

There's no sense
in prolonging this, Joe. I...

I wish you the best.
I really do.

What are we going to do?
This is a mess.

He's even tried
inviting her to the gala.

It's a shame.

He really seems
like he's in love.

I know.

You know, maybe there's
something I can do.

Captain: Good evening,
ladies and gentlemen.

Thank you from myself,

our cruise director,
the one and only Teddy,

and our very special
Emerald Sun crew

for this fabulous cruise
along the Danube.

I always love these trips
and the people I meet,

but this one, I have to say,

was very, very special.

Good luck as you continue
your journey on from here,

and hopefully one day
our paths will cross again.

Thank you.

I'm sorry about everything.

Thanks, Teddy.

Teddy:
You two were happy together.

Everyone could see that.

But it wasn't real.

Have you thought that maybe,
at the heart of it,

it was real?

I mean, how many chances in
a lifetime do you get

to be invited to a palace
by a prince?

You should go to the gala.

Oh.

A special delivery
arrived for you.

It's been sent to your cabin.

Katrine: "Dear Ava, I'm Jozsef's
sister-in-law Katrine",

and although I haven't met you,

I can see how much
Jozsef cares about you.

I wanted to reach out to
tell you how much we were

all looking forward
to meeting you.

I took the liberty of
sending some gowns,

because I wasn't sure you'd
brought one for the occasion.

"We hope to see you soon.
Katrine."

You look ravishing tonight.

Oh, Reynolds. Thank you
so much for inviting me.

This is the first royal gala
I've ever been to.

You fit in perfectly.

Stay, Betty.
Stay for a while.

Let's get to know each other.

Oh, so tempting,

but I have to get back to
the ship for the next cruise.

I shall miss you.

We're glad you're here, son.

Thank you, Father.

I've come to a decision
after a great deal of thought,

and it's a decision that I think
will best work for this family

and... and for me.

You have?

I think Max will
make a perfect king

and Katrine an excellent queen.

They were made for it.

You're sure about this?

I am.

Max?

I'd be honored.

Well then, it seems
we have our decision.

I'm proud of you, son.

Both of you.

As am I.

Of course, you will always
retain the title of prince,

assuming you want it.

I think I'll need it
for an idea I have.

- What is it?
- All the art that we have

and the historical pieces
just sitting in storage.

What if we opened a national
gallery here in the palace?

We should be sharing
our history with the world.

Not a bad idea.

I like it.

We'll talk after the gala.

All right.

No sign of Ava.

No. Not yet, I'm afraid.

Would you mind if
I borrowed him for a moment?

Why? What's going on?

Just trust me.

All right.

You're stunning.

You-you've met
my sister-in-law, Katrine.

Yes, thank you for
making this happen.

Katrine gave you quite
the reference, Jozsef.

Uh...

You made quite
the impression, Ava.

The woman who's
captured our son's heart.

It's so nice to meet you,
Your Majesties.

May I?

She's lovely.

Yes, she is.

Thank you for
giving me a second chance

to earn your trust.

Can we say that
this is our first date

or a blank canvas?

This is quite the first date.

Well, I hope there
will be many more.

I know you're scheduled
to go home tomorrow,

but maybe you'd like to stay?

Get to know my family,
get to know me.

I can't imagine
my life without you, Ava.

I can't imagine
anything without you.

Well, you could visit Chicago.

I can show you The Bean.

You could show me The Bean?

I have no idea what that means,
but yes, please.

I would love
to come visit Chicago.

You've made me the happiest man
in the world, Ava.

There's one more thing
I'd like to show you.

Max and Katrine gifted it to us.

And I know
the perfect place for it.

All you need is an open heart.

Thank you for opening mine,
just Joe.