Come on, let's get checked in,
this is valuable drinking time we're wasting!
Whooping
the bar guy, he was telling me about this awesome party
on the beach every Saturday night. I'm thinking of going.
Whoo! Laughter
police. What's happening?
What? No, no, no, no... Noah's been arrested.
I know it's asking a lot, but we really need someone to help us.
They are saying he sexually assaulted another boy.
H-He wouldn't. He's not even gay!
You were gone hours. Check my calls.
Sometimes charges get dropped, cases disappear.
Private police! Kathy, no!
No. She doesn't know anything, and we don't want involving.
You should know, the other boy, he flies home tomorrow.
Milo?
Milo, where are you? You lying bastard!
She sobs
they charged him. He's been transferred to the state prison.
Welcome announcement in Spanish
Phone vibrates
Woman: Agua.
Milo. Milo?
Agua. Ah-ha.
Gracias.
Please...
Please. Do you speak English?
A little.
My boy. Mine, like yours, in prison.
Muttering in Spanish please, he's a boy, he's 16.
He hasn't done anything wrong. They speak Spanish
Milo, please, you have to tell the police.
No, look at him. They're the same age, weeks apart.
My boy and your boy. He's been arrested, he's in prison.
They're calling it sexual assault. Assault!
And I don't understand. Look, I don't know what happened,
but he wouldn't hurt a fly. You know, please, look at him.
Please, you have to tell the police the truth.
Hey, hey... you can't go home and leave my boy in jail, you can't!
I am begging you, parent to parent. He shouts in Spanish
no, tell the truth, Milo, please.
He's my son! No, you can't go, please!
You... you can't leave my boy in jail.
Just tell them the truth, please!
Sobbing: Please.
Don't ask, ok? Just don't ask.
Look, no. Prison is no place for you.
I want to come.
No, honestly, sweetheart, it's a long drive
and I-I think it's better you stay with Meg and Steve.
Noah might be upset. I want to come.
Ok, come on. All right.
Good luck. You let me know once you've seen him. Bye.
After you.
Day trip? What? No, we can't.
Why not? What do we have to do all day, sit around with long faces?
Boat trip, Fred? Yay! Boat trip! Speed boat!
Laughing: Probably not a speed boat!
Come on, it'll be good for him to get out.
Google it, you will love it, I was famous.
Maybe later. Oh, it's a long ride. Look me up.
What's his name again? Ergan carrar.
How often can we visit? Every Tuesday.
We can only come once a week?! Tuesday's behind glass.
One Thursday a month is open visit, where you can hug.
But you have to apply for a permit from consulate,
it's a huge pain in the arse.
Ergan carrar, movie star. Ah, and I kept him out of prison.
Now, I was on the news, all the talk shows.
What was he accused of? Er, rape.
Did he do it?
Who knows? But he's free. And to a lawyer, that's what counts.
Come on.
Police radio chatter
Noah.
Are you ok, son? I'm fine.
Jess? Idiot.
Miss me? Nah. Room's much better, I get the telly to myself.
Are you all right? Tell me you're all right.
We're gonna get you out of here soon, I promise.
I'm ok. A-Are you with other boys?
It's-it's a juvenile wing. There's about 12 of us.
12 in one cell? Are they your age?
Some are a bit older.
But you're safe, no-one's hurting you?
What are the others in for? Hardly anyone speaks English.
I think they're in for all kinds.
Well, look, I've, erm, I've brought you some shower gel,
a flannel, toothbrush and toothpaste and some clothes.
That's all they said I could bring. I-I need money...
To buy a towel and bedding, but I don't know how you...
We'll find out.
They said... well, the guard said...
..To not talk about the crime to the prisoners.
Why?
Well, I think...
Whispers: The gay part.
I know it's horrible, Noah...
..But I want you to try and be brave, ok?
Stay strong.
You eat whatever they give you, it's not for long.
We're getting a forensic expert from Ankara.
He'll look over the report, the... the physical examinations
for you, for the other boy,
and they'll realise that you're telling the truth.
I didn't do anything. I know. We know.
Jess, put your earphones in.
Put them in!
Er... we know...
..About the semen. We know things went on.
It was just hands.
We didn't...
I've never...
You know, I wanted to a bit, but we didn't...
So why do you think he's saying that you did?
Were you rough with each other? No.
It was normal.
I think.
Then how did you get the bruises?
From home, before I came.
I got jumped. Some idiots.
It's got nothing to do with this. Noah, if nothing happened,
they can't convict you of something that never happened.
No, no, no, no, no, no, son... No, it's ok, darling, let it out.
I know you're a young man, but you are my baby.
It's two minutes since you were in a Moses basket
by the side of our bed.
Even though we can't come every day, we are here.
We'll get you out, we will.
Who knows, we might even make the flight home.
It's just a mistake. A horrible, horrible mistake.
This has been nice today.
I feel sort of... cheated, to be honest.
We needed a break.
Meg, this flight home on Friday... I think we should be on it.
I know everything you're gonna say, but, please, hear me out.
I have date for the first hearing - 26th may.
May?! No, no, that's crazy. That's more than seven weeks away!
And that's the earliest? I'm sorry, I-I cannot change.
The system here not same as system in UK,
we have many hearings.
We present evidence to judges, no jury.
No jury?! So, who finds him guilty?
Three judges, but much evidence is given,
which is why we have five, six, seven,
maybe as many as ten hearings.
He's gonna be in there for months. Months!
Prisoners shouting
Traditional Turkish music may 26th?
Well, that's ages away! I've spoken to the rep,
she said we can use her office tomorrow
to make phone calls, send emails.
There's no way I'm staying till then.
Well, what do you suggest, Jess, go home, leave him here? No.
Then what? We'll ring your head tomorrow, see what she says.
What about my friends? I'm having to ignore them
cos I don't know what to say. Well, say nothing for now.
Just pretend everything's fine? Great holiday? Yes.
This is shit. Jessica!
We could take her. Steve...
I beg your pardon? Come on, it's a... crap situation,
but we need to put our cards on the table here.
What cards, Steve? Kath. No, don't "Kath" me, Martin.
If these two have been cooking up a plan, let's hear it.
No, we haven't. Have we?
In business, you always have to think three steps ahead.
If something unexpected happens,
you have to be able to respond to it.
Thanks for the Ted talk (!) Kathy...
The facts need facing. You two need to be here.
Until at least may. That's... that's weeks away.
We don't.
There's a flight on Friday that we're supposed to be on, so...
I think our family should go home. We can come back out,
but we get on that flight and, when we're home,
we can help with schooling, speak to the consulate, whatever.
But if Jess needs continuity, then... we can take her.
So, you wanna take my daughter away from me.
No. It's not enough that my son's in prison,
now you wanna... We wanna help.
She scoffs it's not the worst idea.
Thank you (!) What?
I have to go to school, I can't just stay in Turkey all year.
And you endorsed this? No.
Yeah, but we are in a difficult position,
and we have got the business.
Yeah, but most of all, it's Fred, you know, h-he needs his routine,
he needs his meds, he needs teachers that know him.
So, you're abandoning us. We're not abandoning you.
I'll come back, for the trial. So you have planned it all.
No! Fine, fine, go! Go home, take Jess.
Take Martin as well, why not. Fat lot of use he is here.
Thanks (!) Maybe ease up on the wine, eh, Kath?
Ease up on the wine, is that all you've got to say!
Sorry, sorry, it's been a... a hard day.
Stop apologising for me!
Look, if the boot was on the other foot,
I would be saying, "how long do you want me to stay here for?
"What can I do? Can I help you find accommodation,
"help you hire a car?" Because I'd realise
that you were stuck in hell and you mi-might need some support.
Ok, I'm sorry. That wouldn't have happened
on one of your ski holidays, eh? All this.
Wouldn't happen in the cote d'azur. But yeah, slumming with the rellies
on a package holiday. Now that is not fair!
You only come here for Fred, so he can be with his cousins.
Every year, it's like pulling teeth trying to get you to commit.
Well, I'm sorry we don't have your finances,
but for some of us, this is our big holiday.
Something we look forward to. Yeah, we look forward to it.
Big holidays turn to shit! But you go home,
you go back to your big house and your lovely life, eh?
Leave us here. You're being unreasonable.
Oh, am I? Am I really?
I think we'll agree to differ on that one, Steve.
Oh, and I'm glad you enjoyed your fucking boat trip
and your nice day out. Whilst me and my husband
and my daughter drove two hours
to a fucking prison in a fucking desert!
More wine.
It needed airing.
Door opens
you think money solves everything, don't you?
Well, doesn't it? It certainly helps.
You try having a kid with adhd.
I'm not saying you haven't had your problems, Megan.
Oh, but my big house and my bank account softens it?
Best child behaviour experts, private tuition... shall I go on?
He's still got fucking problems, Kathy! My child...
You know what your trouble is? This persecution complex,
or inferiority, or whatever the fuck it is,
you think I have a better life. And haven't you?
It's not a competition! Beautiful Meg,
always dad's favourite, always falls on her feet.
You have no idea.
My life is hard...
..But you just don't see it, you know...
Me and Steve...
..Yeah, we're not what we were.
The ivf, sex life is shot, he's working all hours,
stressed out of his mind, but I don't tell you.
I don't tell you because you don't ask,
because you've always got 100 problems of your own.
I ask.
You don't.
You really don't.
But believe me... If I could Chuck money around
and make this go away...
I would.
I would do that, because you are my sister.
And I don't ever wanna see you hurting like this.
God, I just wanna hold him. Kiss him.
Kathy sighs why is this happening to me? Why us?
We just came on holiday.
She sobs
look, I'll stay.
And if Steve needs to go, he can go. But I will stay. No.
No, no, you're right.
You have a life at home, it's ok.
We'll manage, honestly.
I'm sorry for what I said.
I'm sorry, too. They chuckle
come on.
Pick up four. Ooh...
That's not four! Laughter
sorry to interrupt.
That's ok. Do you mind if I...?
I'm a guest at the same hotel, I just want a quick word.
Brendan forest, I'm a freelance journalist,
mainly for the tabloids, but also for several of the broadsheets.
No, no, no, sorry, mate, this is... No, no, no, just...
Hear me out, all right?
There's my card.
What I'm gonna say is this.
We know about your case and we can help.
The story's gonna get written about when it goes to trial.
I'm just jumping in early to give you a chance
to give your side of the story.
Mate, we're at dinner, it's not to discuss.
I know, I'm sorry.
I've got kids.
Trust me... I am sympathetic to what happens at these parties,
especially on holiday.
I don't wanna intrude, but your son won't be identified
because of his age.
So it'd be anonymous quotes from you.
You can put Noah aside.
There's been cases like this before here in Turkey.
Believe you me, you're gonna need all the friends you can get.
Please, can you go? Well, thank you for your time.
Who was he? He's just a guy from the hotel,
asking if we're ok.
Oh, we've kissed and made up. Aw.
More wine?
Female teacher: 'Unless those dates change,
'Noah will miss his gcse examinations.
'So we will need to apply for special consideration.'
well, his grades have been good,
so can we request special consideration?
Thanks, Martha, I'll keep you informed.
That is so nice of you. Er, send my love to the team.
Carl, what can I do? I'm thousands of miles away,
my son's in prison! Let me speak with him.
I'm not gonna be there next week! You...
So...
Yep, bye. Bye.
Fucker! Fucker!
He says he can't promise my job will still be there
by the time I get back.
He says he's-he's sympathetic, but it's not his problem.
How long have you been there? Don't look at me like that, Kathy,
like I should've stood up for myself more.
That's in your mind. Is it? Is it, Kathy?
Maybe I should've given the phone to you.
You wear the fucking trousers, I'm just bloody useless.
No, Martin, I never said that!
Beer, please. Pint.
Shrieking, laughter
Phone vibrates
hello. Rico: 'Kathy, the police need to visit the hotel.
'They have to confiscate Noah's passport.
'Kathy?' ok, yeah, what-what-what time?
'Around five.'
ok. Rico, erm, about that other thing you mentioned.
'How much did you say?'
music: Everybody (backstreet's back) By backstreet boys
fitness instructor: Yeah! Five, six... very good.
Seven, eight... and the arms.
One, two, three, four... yeah!
Five, six... yeah! Seven, eight... and legs.
One, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight!
And fast! Faster.
Come on, Fred, faster, come on. Whooping
yes, yes... Megan?
Meg? Yeah?
After this, come to my room, just you. I need a favour.
Five... four...
£5,000...
In lira?
It's important, we need it today.
What is the purpose of this? Well, it's for a purchase.
Look, it's there. You can see, in the account.
5,000 is...
58,185 lira.
This is...
You will need a bigger bag.
Don't look so nervous. I'll do all the talking, ok?
Deep breath, knocking on the door
Do we have the passport for your son? As requested, the passport for Noah Powell.
As requested, the passport for Noah Powell.
Now, I will speak a little Turkish just for ease. Please, trust me.
Thank you.
Whispered: I've put your case forward.
What did he say? What's happened?
He wants to use the bathroom.
He clears his throat
gate buzzes
'Hi, this is Kath. Leave me a message at the tone.'
Mm-mm. This is good. This is very, very good!
No, it's corrupt. Oh, sorry, should I call him back?
No, but what will...
What will happen now? We wait.
All right? That's all. We just wait. But this is good, Kathy. Smile!
Ah, things work different here or maybe not so differently, huh?
Ah, I'm the best. Oh, I told you. I get Noah free.
He chuckles yeah.
Smile.
This is good.
All right, Jess, ok? We're good.
Where's Steve?
He went off. Asked me to look after Fred.
Said he had some work things to do.
Right. Well, that's good of you.
Yeah, we've just been here, having a great time.
You're gonna put there, like that.
'90s night party, yeah. Good party, '90s night.
And here, '90s night party, yeah.
Heya.
It's '90s night. Take that, oasis, right said Fred.
I guess not.
How is everything with Noah?
Let me know if there's anything I can help with. And you are ok?
I'm fine. Are you djing this?
No, dj, me? No. I just go along for the free drink.
It might be too late for the kids, but come if you can.
Thanks.
Thank you!
All right? Hi.
Where have you been?
Just with rico.
Uh, the police wanted Noah's passport,
but he managed to dissuade them.
You didn't tell me!
Yeah, well, you just disappeared, didn't you?
Anyway, you've got enough on your plate with work.
So, where have you been?
Nowhere, really.
Just thinking.
He quietly reads a story
story continues
..Silly oaky cried...
I think I might take a walk.
Go and read my book by the sea, that ok?
Yeah, of course. All right. Be good.
"Silly oaky, they cried, don't you know how to stop?"
Knocking on door
knocking on door
Sorry it's so late.
No, that's ok. Um, sorry, I'd invite you in, but...
No, it's fine. Um, we just wanna say,
Rosie's told me some things about that night.
And we fly home tomorrow.
So, this is our address and our phone number.
We don't wanna come back,
she doesn't wanna go to court, do you? No.
But we've talked and... tell her.
Um, Milo fancied Noah.
Um, it was him that led it.
He was confident and Noah seemed nervous.
He was also wearing a blue wrist band, an adult one,
so nobody thought he was 16.
I can say that to the police if they ask me.
Or I can make a statement as well if that helps.
Thank you.
Thank you, I really appreciate it.
Hey. Hey.
They left you all alone. Well, first time in eight years. And, uh, where are you going?
I went to the '90s night and it was terrible,
so I thought I'd check out the bars.
Terrible? Mm.
I'm offended. Did you not hear whigfield and pump up the volume?
No. And point of order,
pump up the volume was the 1980s.
I'll report them.
Oh, it's ok, I can walk.
Hop on, Megan.
My daughter, she has profound deafness.
They use that word like they don't want to leave you
under any illusion.
She won't hear a damn thing.
But this imperfection, if that's what you want to call it,
like with your boy...
..Made her more beautiful.
Have you ever done this?
There's a button on the desk and you can press the button,
and the condition in your child goes away.
Do you press it? No.
Why not? No doubt?
100%. She is what she is.
Her deafness is part of her.
Her mother felt different.
She hated it.
She...
How about you?
The button, there, on the table?
I don't know.
I wanna say no, I wanna say no as quickly as you said no.
But, um...
Sometimes I just...
..I wish he was normal.
God. Could this be any stronger? Ew.
Three of these and you think you can fly.
That's what I'm scared of.
Why? Flying is good. No?
It's like the birds, they are so free.
So, have you always done this?
Hotels, entertainment?
No, no, no.
For a time, I was an investor.
Mainly other people's money.
I specialised in art.
Art? That's quite a change.
You must've known your stuff then.
Maybe. But it didn't make me happy.
It's, um... it's all about finding beauty in the world around you.
And then selling it on for a huge profit.
They laugh
yeah. Listen, I should...
I should probably go. Um, yeah.
I shouldn't be late. Yeah, it's been really nice, though.
And thank you for showing me this place.
My pleasure. Um, you'll fly home soon?
Friday.
So...
So we had... Our drinks just in time.
Kathy. Kath.
What time is it? Eight. I made you a brew.
What is it? I've done something for us.
I've taken the initiative and I've done it,
and I think it's good.
What is it?
What the hell, Martin?
It's all right, it's good. Just read it.
"Noah x." It doesn't say our surname.
You can't tell it's us in the photo.
"Delivery driver father."
It won't take people long, will it, Martin?
Some people, a few, but they're gonna find out anyway.
This is a national paper!
It will help us get attention.
Ministers, government if we need it.
You should've told me. You'd have said no!
But the journalist said the higher the profile, the better.
I had to do something, Kath, I'm his dad.
So, I did something.
What about the money?
Any news? Nothing.
Well, do you think, they've just taken it?
Well, can't exactly complain, can you?
Stay strong. Cheers, pal.
We're gonna miss you.
Come with us! Can't.
I'll call every day and we'll facetime.
And if you need anything, anything...
Thank you.
May I come in?
What's going on?
Perhaps you can tell me?
Nice article.
No-one thought to mention this to me?
Ask me if it was a good idea?
We don't have to ask your permission for everything that we...
Correction! I'm your lawyer. Your son's life is in my hands.
You want to go and take a shit, you tell me.
Rico. No, rico nothing.
You've made it high profile, so this,
it cannot disappear when people are watching!
If you'd told me. I thought you'd say no.
You want the big news?
The Spanish boy no longer wants to press charges.
His family are retracting accusation.
What? It's over? He's free?
No.
They say he sexually assaulted a boy.
It is crime, the state will pursue.
And I wish you all the best because I cannot represent you.
What? No, rico, come on.
I'm sorry, it's done.
You break my trust.
You need another lawyer.
Fred, listen to me.
Fred. Fred.
Listen to mummy.
You know I love you
more than anything else in the whole wide world...
..But I need you to go home with daddy.
I can't come yet, I have to stay here with auntie Kath
and uncle Martin, do you understand?
No.
Your daddy is a good daddy.
And he can look after you, he can, until I come home.
I want you to come home.
I know, sweetheart.
And I will, I will. Just...
Just not for a little while.
Oh, come here.
What's going on?
I'm sorry, Steve...
..I can't do it.
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