A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
C'est bon!
[indistinct background chatter]
[police radio chatter]
[Belkacem] No sign of Guédira. But we have Sernine.
You got it, Captain.
Okay.
Back to Paris.
-Don't take your eyes off him. -[policeman] Of course.
[Belkacem sighs]
[door closes]
Did you find my son?
[police radio chatter]
Have you found my son?
Stealing jewels, trespassing, kidnapping… We have a lot to talk about, right?
-Did you find him or not? -Tell me where Guédira is!
[Belkacem sighs]
[Assane yells angrily]
[engine starts]
[siren wails]
[Hubert] Thomas, my good friend, a few weeks ago,
we both fell victim to a terrible injustice.
The foundation was robbed.
But we refuse to be intimidated.
That's why, this evening, we are organizing a dinner.
Attendees will include generous donors.
Citizens who, like myself, believe in the future of our country.
A wonderful initiative!
All young people in France, no matter what their background is,
deserve to be inspired.
And that's our role. It's the mission of our family's foundation.
Give them access to the nation's greatest cultural institutions.
[Hubert] She can do anything.
Well, that's a great place to conclude. And thank you to both of you.
-Thank you. -Thank you.
Your next appointment is downstairs, sir.
My appointment with who?
Would you please excuse me?
[man whispers inaudibly]
[indistinct background chatter]
[suspenseful music playing]
What did you find inside that car?
[Belkacem sighs]
Don't answer him. He's just screwing with us.
-But it won't work this time. -This isn't a trick!
Was there a body or not?
-Answer my question! -Want to know what was inside that car?
There was nothing!
What's in the trunk?
This is what was in the trunk! A soda can!
Okay? Stop pissing us off, please!
[Assane sighs with relief]
[sighs]
We need to stop.
[rumble of traffic]
-[Belkacem] Don't even think about it. -What?
I won't hesitate to shoot.
Calm down.
I won't escape until we reach Paris.
[Belkacem] Good to know.
[clanking]
I need to use the toilet.
-[Belkacem] Hold it. -Can't.
-[Belkacem] There's no bathroom. -Sure. There.
Take him to the bathroom.
Okay, hold this.
Let's go.
[car approaching]
[policeman] Stop.
[water running]
-Not coming in? -No.
Keep it unlocked.
Hector? You can relax.
I didn't kill anyone. I just stole some jewels. Okay?
-Hector? -What?
-[Assane] You gotta come in here. -What for?
[Assane] I can't do anything with handcuffs.
[Hector sighs]
-Want a receipt? -Uh, yeah.
Thank you.
-Have a good day. -Thank you.
[suspenseful music playing]
[Assane] Sir! Police.
-You got a flat tire. -[man] I do?
-Which one? -[Assane] Back right one. Take a look.
[gun clicks]
-My bad. It was the other car. -[Hector] Belkacem!
Belkacem!
[Belkacem] Really, Hector?
[tires screech]
[Belkacem] No, no, no!
[frustrated shout]
Shit!
No! Fucking shit!
[engine revs loudly]
I don't work with cops.
[Guédira] Hey! Hey!
[panting] No!
[sighs loudly]
[grunts angrily]
Fuck.
[grunts]
[breathing heavily]
[groans softly]
[grunting with exertion]
[panting]
[Raoul] Papa!
Hey!
No.
[Raoul] In here! Help me!
[Guédira] Oh, no.
Raoul!
[Raoul] Help!
Help me! Help me!
Raoul, I'm here. I'm here. It's okay!
-[Raoul] Papa! -[Guédira grunts]
[Raoul] Help!
[Guédira panting]
[Raoul] Papa!
Hey!
-I'm here! -Okay…
[Raoul] Help me!
-[Guédira grunts] -[Raoul] Get me out! Open it!
Help!
Papa!
-[screams] -Raoul, are you okay?
-[screams] -I got you.
[Guédira panting]
Come on!
-Where's my dad? -I don't know.
-[gunshot] -[Raoul groans]
Hey, come on!
[both panting]
[gun clicks]
Come on, down!
Hurry up!
Come on! Quickly!
In the car!
Get in!
-[Raoul panting] -Shit! How does this work?
-Who are you? -A friend of your dad's. A cop.
I'm getting you out.
-[engine starts] -Ah, that's great!
[engine revs loudly]
[tires screech]
Where's my dad?
Your dad and I, we share a passion.
Arsène Lupin.
Yeah, he's a fan?
[laughs softly] Yeah, a pretty big fan. Me too.
Your favorite character?
-Ganimard. -Ganimard?
Yeah, Ganimard. He's a cop like me, so come on.
[Raoul laughs softly]
-[Guédira] And you? -Arsène Lupin.
Oh, you're Lupin in Arsène Lupin. Obvious choice.
Well, yeah.
Why Lupin? You can't choose the best character for no reason.
[Raoul chuckles]
He reminds me of my dad.
You know, my dad,
he's my favorite person.
[Guédira sighs]
That's a good reason.
[laughs softly]
[distant church bell ringing]
[Dumont] Diop was in an abandoned farm.
-We sent our guys in to arrest him. -Yeah?
He escaped again.
[Hubert laughs]
Oh… [chuckles]
Well, you still have his son.
-We do? -What? Isn't the North African guy yours?
-Guédira? Guédira's not on the case. -He may not be, but he has the young Diop.
-[Hubert chuckles] -His son?
[Hubert] Oh, yeah. That makes things easier.
Once Diop knows we have his son, we can stop looking.
We're gonna use his kid as bait.
He'll come right to us.
Guédira has the guy's kid. He'll bring him to you.
We'll let Diop know that we have him.
When he shows up, you'll arrest him.
You and my men.
You're putting me in a position that's delicate.
-We're acting outside of any procedure. -Who gives a fuck? Dumont…
The most wanted man in France. All of your superiors will praise you.
So…
are you in or out?
How do we know he won't call the police?
He's a player, Dumont.
A boxing match takes two.
So…
It's risky.
[Dumont sighs]
[laughs softly]
But worth a shot.
[Hubert chuckles]
Hmm…
[suspenseful music playing]
[cell phone rings]
DUMONT - GREAT JOB WITH THE DIOP KID
CALL ME
[Guédira] What would Lupin do?
-[Assane] Big fan of Lupin? -[Guédira] I love it.
[horn blares]
I CAN'T TALK, I'M DRIVING
[cell phone beeps]
BRING THE KID TO THE PARK HYATT HOTEL
I'LL EXPLAIN
I'M ON MY WAY
[engine revs loudly]
[Juliette] Hello.
Daddy, I've added a few introductory lines to my speech.
-Ah… -[Juliette] Do you wanna hear?
In today's world, the source of creativity does not solely belong
to the upper social class.
The mixing and the blending of cultures,
the primary goal of this foundation,
will be the breeding ground for innovative creativity.
It's very good.
-[Guédira] This the place? -[Raoul] That one.
-Who are these guys? -I don't know.
[car window opens]
-Are you Raoul? -Yeah.
You're Guédira? You're with Commissioner Dumont, right?
-Yeah. -Pascal Oblet. I'm on the force.
Why aren't you at the Hyatt? Dumont's waiting for you there.
-The Hyatt? Why the Hyatt? -It's dangerous here.
Dangerous? What's going on? Did they catch him?
Guédira, just obey orders and take the kid to the hotel. We'll chat some other time.
Everything's fine, okay? I'll tell them you're on the way.
Go on, drive.
-[Hubert] Nothing to worry about. -I'm not worrying, I'm asking.
-They'll love you. -Thank you.
[both chuckle]
Now, don't forget to mention the fiscal benefit.
-That's what people want. -I know. You've told me a million times.
-Oh, don't start! -Hey, listen, where are you going?
-My room's on the eighth floor. -Really?
-Hmm. -That's different.
I'm in high spirits today.
[Hubert chuckles]
[elevator dings]
[suspenseful music playing]
[elevator dings]
[Dumont] The kid is en route.
We'll order a pizza, put something on TV.
And then we just call his father, and tell him to pick him up.
Perfect. My men are in place.
Let Diop do the rest.
-Dumont… -Hmm?
Your tie.
Oh, yeah. Yes, sir.
[distant horns blaring]
[Hubert] A few weeks ago,
we both fell victim to a terrible injustice.
The foundation was robbed.
But we refuse to be intimidated.
This evening, we are organizing a dinner.
Attendees will include generous donors.
Citizens who, like myself, believe in the future of our country.
Nothing will stop us from launching this initiative.
[suspenseful music playing]
[bell ringing]
[children shouting in distance]
Have a seat here. Mr. Bouchard will be in soon.
[clock ticking]
-[phone rings] -[Assane gasps]
[phone rings]
[answering machine beeps and clicks]
Hello, sir, this is Lorenzo Callegari, the owner of the violin store.
I got your letter and, to answer your question, uh, listen,
I think it would be appropriate if this young man were to be punished
as severely as possible.
Keep me posted. And have a nice day.
[machine clicks]
[door opens]
Well, Assane Diop, so here we are again.
[Bouchard sighs]
I don't understand, Assane.
You're attending a very good school for free.
You're a smart boy.
And you have to ruin things.
Don't follow in your father's footsteps.
You're too young to be charged, but we can't do nothing.
You have to take responsibility.
I've written to Mr. Callegari to ask what would be the most appropriate punishment.
After I hear from him, you and I will have a little chat. Clear?
What if he doesn't reply?
I'll visit his store.
This way.
[piano music playing]
[indistinct conversation]
[woman laughs]
Hello.
[conversation continues]
[Dumont] Guédira!
I underestimated you. I was wrong.
And how are you? Doing okay?
Bravo, Guédira!
Why are we here?
Where's Sernine?
Okay, listen up.
The case has gone all the way to the top.
We can't keep letting this guy make fools of us.
People in high places want results,
so, uh, that means I have to handle this case personally.
Also, uh, I've received some new information.
We have reason to believe the kid's in danger.
What information?
Well, it's confidential.
All that I can say is, if he stays with me, the boy is safe and sound.
Thank you, Guédira.
Wait.
I don't get all this.
So, it's like that? Do I need to convince you to obey orders?
[Guédira inhales and exhales deeply]
Raoul, come here, please.
I'll leave you with Commissioner Dumont. Everything will be fine.
When can I go home? I want to see my mom.
Don't you worry, young man. It'll be over soon.
[suspenseful music playing]
[Guédira sighs]
[cell phone rings]
Hello?
-[Raoul] Papa? -Raoul?
-[Raoul] I'm at the Hyatt Hotel. -I'm coming! You okay?
Did they hurt you? Raoul?
[line goes dead]
[Assane sighs]
Look at me.
-Tell me your name. -Raoul.
Raoul…
Hmm…
I'm Hubert.
Hubert Pellegrini.
Tonight, I'm holding a fundraising gala for children like you.
-Like me? -Yes.
Whose parents are criminals or addicts.
-My parents aren't like that. -Oh, yeah?
Okay, tell me, what does your father do?
You don't know, huh?
[chuckles softly]
I'll tell you what he does.
He does what his own father did. He steals.
-That's not true! -He's a thief, arrogant.
-[Raoul] You're lying. -He doesn't give a damn about your family.
You're lying, it's not true!
[Hubert chuckles]
I guess we'll see.
He's on his way here.
Don't worry.
You'll be reunited soon.
[Hubert chuckles]
[Raoul sighs]
Hey, Guédira! Just the guy I need. Somebody left this for you.
-Thank you. -Okay, see you.
[police radio chatter]
THANK YOU GANIMARD
[man] Thank you, thank you.
Friends, colleagues, join me in welcoming
the woman who has brought us all here tonight, Juliette Pellegrini!
Bravo!
-[woman] Bravo! -[Juliette] Thank you.
[applause continues]
[Juliette] Thank you. Thank you.
Good evening, everyone.
Not everyone has had the chance to have access to culture
the way that I did when growing up.
From a young age, I was able to visit beautiful museums,
attend wonderful operas… [chuckles]
There were no limits where my father was concerned, you can imagine.
-[Hubert chuckles] -Culture should be accessible to all.
No distinctions.
That's the core mission of this foundation,
and the reason we are reaching out to you this evening.
You hungry?
[Raoul sighs]
[distant siren wailing]
Hmm! You're missing out. It's pretty good.
Hey.
I've never seen so much cash in a single room.
It's crazy, it's crazy.
Thank you.
Here, take it.
-I'm trying to quit. -Thanks.
[suspenseful music playing]
[door creaks]
[click]
[distant clattering]
OK, bien reçu.
Hey, sir?
Sir, hey! Hey!
[man groans]
[Assane sighs]
[indistinct conversation]
[chef] Service!
[shouting in background]
[dishes clattering]
[shouting continues]
That's him.
[indistinct chatter]
We got him. He's in the basement.
He's not down there.
[guard 1] Don't move! [groans]
[guard 2 groans]
[elevator starts]
[man on radio] Suspect spotted in basement.
Close kitchens, block access to upper floors.
[elevator dings]
[piano music playing]
[indistinct chatter]
[suspenseful music playing]
[motorcycle revving loudly]
[Assane sighs]
[sighs]
[boy laughs]
[indistinct chatter]
[Lorenzo] It would be appropriate
if this young man were to be punished as severely as possible.
Keep me posted. And have a nice day.
Assane, you should destroy this tape.
No, that wouldn't help.
Mr. Bouchard said if he doesn't get a response,
he'll go to the store and talk to him.
That'd be worse.
I know.
[Juliette] I'm informing you
that the foundation's launch party will take place in a few weeks.
And on that evening, we will have the chance of attending a symphony.
[cell phone rings]
-Yes, sir? -[Hubert] Dumont…
-We lost him. -[Hubert] Think he's in the building?
Listen, I know this guy. He's not gonna give up.
[Hubert] We need to get the kid out of here.
What? Are you sure?
[Hubert] We've lost control of the situation. His son's our best shot.
-We can't risk losing him. -[Dumont sighs]
-[Hubert] Get him out of the hotel. -Of course.
[Hubert] A car will be waiting in five minutes.
One of my men will take the kid to a secure place.
Okay. Yes, sir.
[dramatic music playing]
[Dumont exhales deeply]
[elevator dings]
[indistinct conversation]
[cell phone rings]
Yes, hello?
[Hubert] The car is here.
It's waiting in the parking lot.
Are you there yet?
Yes, we are, sir.
-The black van? -[Hubert] That's right.
-As soon as the car leaves, find me. -Very well, sir.
[inaudible]
Come on. It's all right.
[dramatic music continues playing]
[indistinct conversation]
[soft piano music playing]
[indistinct conversation]
-[cell phone rings] -Excuse me.
-Yes? -[Hubert] This is serious.
We both fell victim to a terrible injustice.
-What? -[Hubert] The foundation was robbed.
But we refuse to be intimidated.
-What's the matter? -Sir, I… I don't understand.
Come on.
[indistinct chatter]
[laughter]
[boy 1] This is crazy!
-[boy 2 laughs] -[boy 1] Whoa!
[answering machine clicks]
[Assane] Hello, this is Lorenzo Callegari.
I received your letter, and to be honest, I've thought it through.
I think everyone makes mistakes
and this young man deserves a second chance.
Besides, I've got my violin back.
It's in perfect condition,
so, I say let's let it go.
Thanks for your help. Have a good day.
You think it worked?
The principal never heard Lorenzo's voice, so, I hope.
[Hubert] We both fell victim to a terrible injustice.
The foundation was robbed.
We fell victim to a terrible injustice, Dumont. The foundation was robbed.
[distorted] The foundation was robbed. The foundation was robbed.
[Hubert] The foundation was robbed.
[suspenseful music playing]
[beeping]
[Hubert] We need to get the kid out of here.
What? Are you sure?
[Hubert] We've lost control of the situation. His son's our best shot.
We both fell victim to a terrible injustice.
-What? -[Hubert] The foundation was robbed.
But we refuse to be intimidated.
[Assane laughs]
[Assane inhales and exhales deeply]
[seat belt clicks]
[click]
Are you really a thief?
That's why they took me?
You're old enough to understand.
Twenty-five years ago, Pellegrini framed my father.
And now,
he's targeting you.
He'll pay for that.
How far will you go, Papa?
[Assane inhales and exhales deeply]
-Mom says that you'll never change. -Yeah.
Once I've figured all of this out,
I promise I'll change.
[sighs] You know what?
I'll stop if you tell me.
Tell me and I'll stop.
No.
Continue.
I love you, son.
I love you, Papa.
Let's go home.
[Assane chuckles softly]
["I Can See Clearly Now" playing]
♪ I can see clearly now the rain is gone ♪
♪ I can see all obstacles in my way ♪
♪ Gone are the dark clouds That had me blind ♪
♪ It's gonna be a bright ♪
♪ Bright ♪
♪ Bright, sunshiny day… ♪
[train horn blares]
24 HOURS EARLIER
[Claire breathing anxiously]
FORMER INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST COMMITS SUICIDE
HER FIGHT GOES ON
[melancholic music playing]
Excuse me. Are you finished with that?
-[woman] Mm-hm. -Thank you.
FORMER JOURNALIST COMMITS SUICIDE HER FIGHT GOES ON
[breathes heavily]
-Why would I know about that? -You've always known about everything.
Listen, Ben.
Raoul was taken.
I think Pellegrini's involved.
I need your help.
He's gonna find Raoul.
-He always finds a way. -This time's different.
Listen to me.
I need to find my son.
The voice was identical to yours, sir.
-I swear! -I said fine, Dumont!
You know, if there's one thing I've learned in business,
you always need to have a back-up plan.
Have a drink on me, Dumont.
[Hubert laughs]
I need you to know I'm not intimidated.
Hmm… [chuckles]
You took my son. That's the worst thing you could do.
I want my son back safe.
You want your necklace, so, I'm here to propose an offer.
Go on.
Once I get my son back, you get the rest.
Hmm…
[Hubert sniffs]
It's not the necklace I'm interested in.
It's Assane.
♪ I can see clearly now the rain is gone ♪
♪ I can see all obstacles in my way ♪
♪ Gone are the dark clouds That had me blind ♪
♪ It's gonna be a bright ♪
♪ Bright ♪
♪ Bright, sunshiny day ♪
♪ It's gonna be a bright ♪
♪ Bright ♪
♪ Bright, sunshiny day ♪
♪ I think I can make it now… ♪
[intercom rings]
♪ …the pain is gone ♪
♪ All of the bad feelings Have disappeared… ♪
[intercom rings]
Finish the call, then stay inside your room, ma'am. Okay?
Okay?
♪ It's gonna be a bright ♪
♪ Bright ♪
♪ Bright, sunshiny day… ♪
Just one moment with my son.
♪ Look all around ♪
♪ There's nothing but blue skies ♪
♪ Look straight ahead ♪
♪ Nothing but blue skies… ♪
[Raoul] Mom?
Mom?
[Claire laughs softly]
Raoul!
♪ I can see clearly now the rain is gone ♪
♪ I can see all obstacles in my way… ♪
Go.
[tense music playing]