Zarah, you said you left the bank a few minutes before the robber arrived.
Is that right?
Yes. I left through the back door.
Why did you do that?
I sometimes do when I'm going that way.
So you and the robber left the same bank and entered the same apartment?
Only a few minutes apart.
Yes.
Why?
It's a strange coincidence.
Why can't you just prescribe some more?
Zarah, sleeping pills don't help.
The only way to rid yourself of your anxiety
is to go to therapy or stop the kind of work you do,
if that's where you get your panic attacks.
I'll have to see a different doctor.
Thank you. Bye.
Change your lifestyle--
JÄRNGATAN 1, VIEWING 30 DECEMBER
Oh my God.
GREW UP AT JÄRNGATAN 1
Järngatan 1.
No!
Hello.
Are you alone?
Yes, exactly.
It's a large apartment for one person.
Hi, are you the real estate agent?
-Do I look like one? -You need shoe covers for viewings.
-I need to get out. -That was a quick tour.
I need to get out.
Did you know any of the other hostages?
What? No, certainly not. And I've already answered that question.
Why were you at the viewing?
Is this your new, clever question?
Please, just answer the question.
Yes, why do you go to a house viewing?
-I don't know. I asked the question. -You don't know? To look at houses.
-As a prospective buyer. -Do you know what?
I get a feeling that you're not telling me the whole truth.
It feels like you're protecting the robber.
You've not even been able to give a proper description of the robber.
I've answered every question.
He was wearing black and a balaclava.
-You already said that. -What else can I say?
His build. You must have some impression.
Oh, it's head office. I really need to get this.
Good. I think we're done.
The voice. Was there an accent?
I didn't hear him speak. I don't know.
Could you just hold on a second? Thank you.
I've said all I can remember. I need to take this.
-Zarah speaking. -Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Thank you for holding.
-They've left now. -Thanks.
What the hell?
Get down!
-Hello. -It's occupied.
I can't get my head off. It's stuck.
I was checking to see if there are scissors in here.
No!
The zip has gotten stuck somehow.
Pull…
How hard can it be?
You need to help me.
Thanks a lot.
I'll have to try another way.
-How's it going? -I'm looking.
Who's Zarah?
What?
It says Zarah on the letter.
-Turn around. -Okay.
I can't breathe. I feel like a boiled bunny in here.
Pull the damn thing off.
-There. -Thank you very much.
How the hell did you do that?
I just…
Hand cream.
It's good for most things.
-Hand cream? -Yes.
-I shall remember that. Thank you so much. -Okay.
What a damn situation we've ended up in.
Exactly. It's crazy.
Are you a real estate agent?
No, I'm not.
You don't come across as a potential buyer.
Are you a plumber?
You have a plumber's aura, you see.
Is the plumbing being redone?
I want to be alone. Would you…
Hand cream.
Yes, hand cream.
-Thank you. -Sure.
Hello.
I came in here to be alone.
Didn't you hear me?
I don't want to stay out there. I'm worried Roger is gonna hit me again.
-Hey. -Yes?
I'm actually an actor.
Not a performance artist.
That's something
I do on the side.
I would call you a viewing wrecker.
It's not what I want to do, but times are tough for people who work in the arts.
Aren't times tough for those trying to sell their apartments?
Do you feel sorry for those trying to sell their homes?
People like you with your "side hustles,"
or whatever you call it,
are manipulating the economic system.
The price of property is insane.
I would say that I'm trying to normalize it.
The normalizing, horny musketeer?
Okay.
-So, listen… -Well…
Buying an apartment is the largest investment people make.
They want the best price.
Doesn't the seller want the best price?
-Well… -Yeah, exactly.
God.
So what does Zarah do?
What?
What does Zarah do for a living?
Please.
I work for a bank.
I'm a bank manager.
Excuse me?
What is it?
You, if anyone, are manipulating the system.
-Shall I tell you how? -Yes.
The banks lend money, and people end up in debt.
They can't afford to pay rent, mortgages, interest, or whatever.
-The banks make all the profit. -It's easy to blame the banks.
-The banks are to blame. -I'm not forcing anyone to borrow money.
During the financial crisis, the bank repossessed all the apartments
because people couldn't afford to pay the high interest.
They lost everything. Their homes, their jobs.
And then everything went to pot.
You're saying that's my fault?
Are you saying it's my fault that people's lives go to pot?
Well, you can't blame the mortgage holders.
Yes, it's my fault.
My damn fault.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
Shit.
A Julia called to book an appointment.
Julia?
She said she knew you.
Julia and Ro. They're a couple.
They want to meet and discuss a mortgage.
No, I really can't do that. Tell them I don't have time.
One hundred and forty five.
Yes. Hello.
It's regarding a payment.
We charge 50 kronor for paying out money.
-Sorry? -We charge 50 kronor for paying out money.
What the hell?
So I lose 50 kronor?
Should I transfer to your account?
What else would you do?
Can I see your ID?
No problem.
Oh no. You were too slow taking the card.
That'll cost 50 kronor.
-One hundred. -Do you want the money or not?
You could at least wave back.
I've paid your company 50 kronor.
I should get a wave for that.
-I thought you hated banks. -I had to come in.
-Did you need to borrow money? -I always need to borrow money.
I'm an impoverished arts worker, but you won't give me any money.
Oh. Please have a seat, then.
I wanted to apologize.
What I said about the banks was not meant as a personal attack.
It was nothing against you.
What I said, on the other hand, was directed at you personally.
I really meant it.
You have a lot of theories about the market and manipulation,
and it's just ridiculous.
What you believe in is nonsense.
And what do you believe in?
Love.
No one can attend hundreds of house viewings
without realizing that there's more love in the world than hate.
What are you basing that on?
All the apartments that aren't for sale.
Most people actually want to carry on living together.
Shall we grab a pizza?
No, I fancy sushi.
Sushi…
Cat food.
It's actually harmful.
No, it's like medicine compared to half a kilo of dough and--
-I knew it. -What?
I see.
Hello.
There you are.
So you're here together.
-Yes, here we are. -Yes.
-Is that a problem? -Yes.
Lying in a police interview is a bit of a problem.
As you've obviously done, Zarah.
You said you didn't know any of the hostages.
Well, this is actually a date.
We've not seen each other since the hostage situation,
and I've just asked Zarah out for lunch.
Is that an offense?
So you're on a date. Is that right, Zarah?
You've got some forceful tactics going on right now.
Well, I'm only doing my job.
You can't keep blaming your job the whole time.
Right, Zarah?
You can talk.
What else would I blame? I am actually only doing my job.
You can choose your profession, not just blame things on it.
Or is that something that's inherited?
-Inherited? -Are you a policeman by succession?
Did you inherit your job from Daddy Policeman out there?
Funny.
Great.
-He was here this morning as well. -What?
He came to interrogate me and asked lots of questions.
Right. So what did you say?
I need some fresh air.
I need to open a window.
-Get down. -Do as Roger says. Get down.
I need to get out.
I need to get out!
Oh fuck! Get down!
Don't shoot. We're on the floor.
What the hell are you doing? You almost killed my wife.
I think we're okay.
I'm sorry, but what do you want?
We just wanna get out.
This is Jim Johansson. Is everybody unharmed?
I want to know that everybody is unharmed.
Please give us a sign if that is the case.
Sorry.
We're staying put.
Unless you intend to kill me now, I want to get out.
Why are you keeping us locked up here? Tell us what you want.
No!
Everybody get down! Get down!
We're on the floor.
We're on the floor. Everything's cool.
Everybody's on the floor.
Keep calm!
Oh fuck.
Hello?
Is everything okay?
What the hell is this?
If you have hostages, you make demands.
He's not made any demands. He's a darn amateur hostage taker.
I agree, Roger.
If we get to rate his efforts online later,
I'll be pretty negative, you know. I'll give him a straight face emoji.
A big thumbs down for the whole situation.
Shut the fuck up, fucking bunny!
Shut up! Quiet.
I'll buy you lunch, but I want to choose what we talk about.
-Sure. -We could have a deeper conversation.
I'll be asking some awkward questions and stuff.
-Fine, as long as you're paying. -Sure.
Will you lend me some money?
Sometimes you have to go against your internal compass as part of your job.
You know you're talking about yourself.
A man committed suicide after I denied him a bank loan.
What?
He came to me during the financial crisis.
Since then, I've been obsessed with finding out everything about him.
I wanted to know where he grew up, who he was…
I've got a notebook where I've written what I've found out.
Then I saw that ad in the paper about
the viewing, and I saw that it was
the same address where he grew up, so I went.
I saw a photo on the desk in his childhood room.
I saw a photo of him.
Sorry, I don't know why I'm telling you this.
I've never told anyone this before.
Am I the first person you're telling this to?
A horny rabbit.
How does that feel?
It feels unexpectedly good.
It actually does.
Hey, Zarah.
Regardless of what's happened before, you need to try to carry on.
You have to try to do better. A do-over, a chance to do it right.
You make it sound so easy. It's not that easy.
Who said it would be easy?
Hi, will you book a meeting tomorrow with Julia?
The lady who contacted me earlier.
Tell her to bring Ro as well.
Did you know?
No, but it's obvious.
-Hello. -Hi.
-Jill. -Hi.
Oh, it's good to see you.
Do you see?
-Hey, bro. -Hi, sis.
-How long have you been here? -Not that long. It's okay.
You must be-- Are those your things?
Come in. Let's not stay out here in the cold.
Oh. Shit.
So, have you slept with Cecilia yet?
No, I haven't.
Why? She's pretty.
We're colleagues.
You could be more than that. I think--
Jill.
We thought you'd come for New Year's.
I know. It didn't quite work out.
No.
Why? Did something happen?
No, I owed a friend money and had to pay it back.
I would have lost my apartment otherwise, so it was an emergency.
I would have called, but my phone ran out of charge.
Yes.
Do you know what I was thinking? Why don't you move back home?
What are you doing up there? It's totally pointless you being there.
But, Dad, what would I do here?
Live with us.
I'm not sure about that. Are you sure you would like that?
Should we share a room?
-We'll chuck the stuff from the office. -But that's our office.
-Finding a job wouldn't be-- -What kind of job would she get here?
What? I could get a job.
Most jobs require qualifications.
-It's not that easy. -Well, thank you.
Let's not ruin the atmosphere.
Let's toast to finally being together.
-And to Mom. -Yes.
Cheers.
Jack was just telling me that he's sleeping with Cissi at work.
-It's true. -Stop it.
Forget Cissi. What's for dinner?
-Toasted almond chicken. -The usual thing.
The usual, then.
Hi.
Are you alone? Where is Ro?
She's been away all night, and she knew we were meeting here today.
I've tried to call, and she won't pick up.
Yeah, well,
let's go inside.
You know the apartment next to the one we saw?
It's also for sale, and it's much cheaper.
We don't have that much in savings, but we'll put all of it into the deposit.
No, don't do that. You always need some emergency funds.
That's really important.
Okay, yes, but then it's not enough.
Hang on.
I thought I could offer you an interest rate of 1.8 %.
And you only start paying off the loan after a year.
I gather you won't be working during your maternity leave?
How does that sound?
Are you sure?
Yes, I will okay this now, and I'll be your guarantor.
Can you do that?
No, I can't.
But I've handed in my notice, so sign this before I change my mind.
Ro needs to sign it too.
Sure.
Take the documents with you, and she can sign later.
I've handed in my notice.
Well done, Zarah. How does it feel to be an ex-bank manager?
Great. It feels really good.
But…
-But what? -It's this letter.
I haven't opened it yet.
Come on, Zarah.
-I can't do it. -Listen.
Either you open that letter and have closure
or you let it go and move on.
You can't not open it and at the same time dig deeper
into who this man was and go to a viewing of the apartment he grew up in.
-I know, but-- -Otherwise, you'll never escape this.
And there's another thing you've got to do.
What?
See me again. Soon.
I demand you do that.
I'd love to.
You can come over now if you like.
I'm at work,
but I'd love to come over later.
-Hi. -Good morning.
Breakfast is ready.
-Okay. -Will you wake Jill?
Sure.
Sis, time to get up.
Jill? Dad has made breakfast.
I'm frying them both sides.
Would you like the same?
Jill might want hers boiled.
Jill?
She's left.
She can't have.
She's not here, Dad.
-She must have gone for a morning walk. -Come on.
Where's your wallet?
In my coat pocket.
She's taken it. It's not here. Shit, I knew it.
The tablet was here yesterday. It's also gone.
We'll have to call and block the card.
That's what I keep saying, Dad. We can't trust her.
Now we have to report her for theft.
Do you think I'd report my own daughter?
Then I will do it.
I'll say I gave her the stuff.
So… Yeah.
That's what I'm like.
It's…
I'm sorry to bother you.
Jack? Julia needs to talk to you.
Has something happened? Is it about the robbery?
It's Ro. She's gone. She has disappeared.
-She didn't come home last night either. -Oh.
Will you help me?