-Morning. -Morning.
Leaving already?
-Thanks. -No problem.
Thanks.
Hello. Visiting Cristina Rusu.
-Visiting hours start on the dot. -I know, I thought...
Have you brought sausage?
Yummy soup.
Patience, you're discharged at 3. I'll come pick you up.
No. I spoke with Freddy, he'll take me in.
Cris, it's best if you're home.
No, what? I'm fine.
-Are you still upset with me? -No.
Come on.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you, I don't know what to say.
Maybe start with the reason?
-If you have time, I mean. -Of course I do!
God, Rux.
Are you aware you're lying non-stop?
Lying all the time.
When the fuck did you end up like this?
Hello.
Can you guarantee that, if you had known,
you wouldn't have let it out at some party?
I'd rather you gave me more credit. And what would be the big deal?
You might let me decide when and if I come out.
Particularly in this country.
You're running a pro-LGBT campaign and you can't even tell friends
that you're gay?
-Bisexual. -Whatever.
See, that's why I choose not to open the subject.
And you kicked me out.
-Cris! -Because you had the hots for a guy.
-It wasn't just... -Bullshit!
You drew me one red line, "Don't screw Moscu."
And I really hadn't.
At the time.
Cris!
When? Actually, it doesn't matter.
Do you hate me?
You can't hate me now, with my face busted up.
I will call you as soon as I get there.
I won't be able to stay for the onelab meeting.
I had a talk last night with my new boss.
We went through our options, pros and cons,
-And he's worried about our timeline. -Which means?
He loved the project. He's a huge fan of your architecture,
but thinks we don't have enough proof that we can build it.
We have a timeline in which the moment our mayor is in,
we can start all the procedures. It'll take a month, if not less.
Which was great when Mark was my boss.
Dani is a bit more hands-on.
You have to give me more than that.
Listen, Romania is still one of our options
but we can also be in talks with Amsterdam and Sofia.
-Sofia? -Dani has a friend
in the Bulgarian real estate market. I'll keep you updated.
About this week's installment.
Same place.
-Everything okay? -Yes.
I just wanted a word with you.
I meant to ask...
if you want to tell me anything about you and Cristina.
I've heard things happened between you.
What's the point?
-Why discuss such aspects? -The "aspect" is my sister.
-Who drove into a pillar. -Where do I come in?
-Wow. -What is this supposed to mean?
-Cristina's a responsible adult. -No, Eugen.
She is very insecure and unstable.
The type to fall for a guy like you and drink herself stupid.
-Has she said that? -No, I'm saying it.
So before she met me she only drank cola?
That's just the thing, you knew she had problems!
-Ease up on the hypocrisy. -Meaning?
Why bring this up four hours before the debate?
The decisive debate of this campaign?
Four hours. Ten years of work.
In which I believed in you and your integrity, Eugen.
-And don't go counting my work years. -But isn't it a pity?
We're so close to winning and we're talking romance and angst?
Instead of focusing,
and moving on with the campaign,
and seeing the damn plan through!
And finally building the damn Wonderland!
Okay. Let's move on with the campaign.
Hello.
There's a land survey going on at my place, I'd like to know why.
Please call back.
Coffee for the manager?
Just a moment. Hello?
I called earlier.
About a land survey going on here.
Eugen, I don't think I fell for the real you...
-Got you a lentil soup. -Aw, thanks!
To what do I owe the honor of this lunch?
I don't know. Just wanted to see you.
And to take a break and think.
Well, here I am.
Oh my, two girls kissing at Old Boys' Bar!
Yes, and no one cares!
I want out.
Out of the campaign and everything Moscu-related.
I've sunk too many years of my life into this family.
You say that every year.
And every year I tell myself he's worth it.
He's a visionary with no people skills,
so Rux will handle the people.
So he can see to his brilliant projects.
What about Liliana?
Liliana's in good hands with Andrei.
I doubt you'll quit, but...
Yes, Cris?
With Jo, out for lunch.
Weren't you supposed to be discharged at 3?
Okay...
Where?
Here.
-What? -Yeah.
Don't know what this means.
-Fuck me. -But...
"Transaction completed."
What is this about?
I don't know, but it can't be good for Liliana.
-What now? -I need to think.
Fuck!
Gina, hi!
Could you please check our recent invoices?
-Hey, Rux. -Yes, Gina?
You were right. 50,000 is missing from the books.
Okay. Thanks, bye.
RIGHT TO NORMALITY
-Hello. -Hello.
-Just a moment. -Of course.
Thank you.
-Please. -Hello.
-I'm sorry, I couldn't put it off. -Don't worry.
Mind your head. How may I help?
I have some papers for you to sign.
-What? -Pretend you're signing and listen.
Sit down!
We have prosecutors on our heads. Sign!
Eugen is stuck there.
He heard you guys are next. You're suspected of accepting bribes.
No questions. Act busy, keep signing.
Don't contact Eugen for at least a week.
Sign!
The 50,000 from Moscu. Is it in your office?
Yes, here.
-Okay. Sign. -What do I do?
Put it where the devil won't find it.
Thank you!
-Have a good day. -You too.
-Hello. -Hello.
Use hashtag keywords.
How are you?
Prepared, I think.
I dropped by to say, no matter what happens,
you are first of all my wife.
And my love will never depend on whether the campaign succeeds.
We both know you might not win.
Is this reverse-psychology pep talk?
I'm just being very honest.
Last week I had...
I had a...
an episode.
Around the time you and I fought.
That's why I can feel I can confess this openly.
Because I love you so much.
I had...
a night with a woman.
In the very unlikely case someone tried to use it to...
discredit me, or us,
I think it's best that you know.
You expect me to thank you for the tip?
No.
You are an intelligent woman. You'll understand.
It was stupid.
A moment of weakness.
Please forgive me.
Any idea if there's anyone serving here?
They're closed for stock-taking.
And you are...
-I am the Guide. -What?
I'm a curator at an art gallery in Berlin.
I'm scouting for talent
and valuable art.
Spent two months traveling through Romania and Moldova.
I go back home tomorrow.
-You live there? -Yes.
Can I ask you something?
Any chance of finding some quality stuff here?
I have some works too, I think they're pretty good.
Fashion stuff.
Not what I meant, but I'll be glad to see it.
Drugs.
I mean quality stuff.
I'm out of that kind of thing.
But if you're lucky, I might find something.
He's a bit crumpled. Found him like this.
Splashed some water on his face, but...
You didn't make it very far.
Not surprising, since you're not very smart.
Anyway.
Eventually, it all worked out.
You want to get lost,
I can help you.
See?
A dream come true for both of us.
First I need you to take care of a little mission for me.
Then...
New name,
new country.
New lives to ruin.
Deal?
I'm sorry our popcorn-in-bed plan fell through.
Love you.
Talk later.
Are you okay?
Not exactly.
Eugen just told me he cheated on me
and I don't know how to manage that now.
Liliana, I'm so sorry.
It's okay.
Is she okay?
Yes.
Give her some time, she'll pull herself together.
She's stronger than she seems.
Yes, so I've noticed.
Please explain again why we're doing this?
Company apartment provided by Moscu. Rux is busy fucking up his plans.
What do you think he'll do, come wreck it with an axe?
Moscu looks really educated and cool.
But...
Anyway.
In a few hours or early in the morning,
the building administrator will come
and change the lock.
-Hello, how are you? -Hello, Dan, I'm great. You?
-Also great, thank you. -This way, please.
Dear citizens, we are in the final round
of the campaign race for Bucharest's City Hall.
Here with us tonight are all four...
Well, there should have been five candidates.
Sadly, Mr. Horia Munteanu has not come.
The rules are simple.
You have drawn lots to determine the order of speaking.
You each have two minutes.
Please start by introducing yourselves.
-Mr. Tomas Martin, please. -Good evening.
Hey.
Are you okay?
In a parallel universe, I think we're crazy in love with each other.
In another parallel universe, in which I'm not cranked up on acid,
I wonder why you didn't tell me my dad wants to demolish this place
and I have a fight with you.
And I do all sorts of irrelevant things.
What would be relevant then?
Right now?
This music.
Not much else.
Ultramarine blue.
So it's not just marine. It's ultra.
My management studies and at least 15 urban planning projects
have taught me to rely on numbers.
So let's speak pragmatically, realistically, about our Bucharest.
Give me a break!
What is the greatest problem
our city is facing now?
Please, Mrs. Moscu.
The lack of interest for citizens as real people.
I'm sorry, that is too abstract.
Let's talk numbers, traffic, pollution.
-Earthquake vulnerability... -This is my answer.
You can give your own in due time.
You've built your campaign on abstraction and seduction.
Which is very dangerous for our city.
Sir, madam, we encourage dialogue,
but let's follow the rules we agreed to.
Mrs. Moscu, please continue.
Bucharest currently has 205 active NGOs.
Here I...
Something wrong?
Sorry. Nice notebook.
My second-grader daughter has one just like it.
He just keeps interrupting!
I have hundreds of pages on Bucharest's problems.
Want to discuss that, or my color markers?
Way to go!
We were discussing Bucharest.
A place people developed with their own money
works as a platform
for 30 workshops and 70 local craftspeople.
You mean the former electrical plant? What is it called...
The Place?
Do you know if it has all required permits?
Are you sure it doesn't pose a major risk to the population?
I have no information about that.
You tend to be unaware of risks even closer to home.
Daughter arrested for drug trafficking,
campaign staff drunk-driving.
Sir, you are out of line.
-Am I wrong? -Please follow the rules.
Rules which we have all agreed to.
Is the 50,000 from Moscu in your office?
Yes.
WHAT YOU DID WAS NOT OKAY GET OUT OR I'LL DRAG YOU OUT
After this short break, we will be right back.
The debate you are now watching will help you decide
which candidate deserves to be Mayor of Bucharest.
We are going back live in 10, 9, 8...
seven, six, five...
four, three...
Welcome back to the mayoral debate.
Lady, gentleman.
Why do you think Bucharest has had the misfortune
of being managed by mayors who have hanged nothing?
Mr. Teodorovici, please.
Mr. Teodorovici?
Excuse me?
Your answer?
The question? About misfortune?
Is he having a stroke?
-Something's happened. -Sir?
Are you alright?
Is something wrong?
Are you feeling alright?
Can someone check on him?
-Yes. -Dan, what the fuck?
You tell me.
-Are you insane? -What shit did you get me in?
Good evening.
Sorry.
-All done? -Yes. All done.
Hello!
-This is Cristina, Rux's sister. -Leo, nice meeting you.
Leo is an old friend.
DEMOLISHED
THIS PLACE
-Hey, how are you? -Tired.
Have you heard about Teodorovici?
So? What's the plan?
I don't know.
Keeping our phones turned off, at least for a while.
Sleeping.
Drinking Leo's margaritas.
And then?
What do you want to hear, Jo?
I don't know.
You rarely tell me what you're thinking,
so I try to think ahead, so I...
So you?
So I don't get hurt.
I fell in love with someone.
I don't know what happened.
But I know I don't want to lie to you.
And I love you a lot and I want to marry you.
At the same time, I fell in love with a guy.
Andrei?
I could feel it. Fuck!
And today Cristina told me some things...
And they were true, Jo.
I got so used to lying. I want to stop.
-Then what do you want to do? -I don't know.
But I don't want to break up.
I'm sorry.
It's alright. I'm fine now.
I don't want to break up either.
Election day has come to demolish all forecasts.
From endless scandals,
to candidates caught with their pants down,
this race promises to make history for all the wrong reasons.
We ran an exit poll on the remaining candidates,
since many voters have had to reorient.
Why didn't you tell us?
-I was going to. -When the wrecking ball hit?
-Give me some credit. This week... -You've known for a week?
The administrator replied yesterday. What could I say?
We have a contract!
It's null, if an evaluator says so. They say anything for money.
I'll be right back.
How grown-up.
I wanted to learn more before telling them. You.
Particularly you, who blow a fuse when Moscu is mentioned.
It's okay, I don't care anymore.
I'm leaving for Berlin.
-With-- -My new boyfriend, yes.
-The best of luck. -Thank you.
Anything else?
Bye, then.
Denisa!
What's up? Who was that?
-The new boyfriend. -Where are they going?
To Berlin.
Denisa, please pick up. Is something wrong?
THIS PLACE WILL BE DEMOLISHED
I want to know if you knew.
They were staring like I was a murderer,
and I had no idea why!
-Where's Rux? -Not picking up.
-I assume you've called. -Yes.
Half my campaign is based on my relationship to this place.
-You can continue it. -Who will believe me?
Everyone there is convinced I used them for popularity,
only to then bring the excavators!
Okay.
Calm down.
-Let's look at the speech. -Okay.
I've prepared one in case we win and one in case we lose.
But we can use your relationship to The Place in both.
This could well be Liliana Moscu's year.
I wish I was launching her biography now.
"...a thriving city."
Excuse me for a moment.
If Denisa gets hurt because of your real estate ambitions...
-Wait, what? -I texted you.
She's off to Berlin with a guy she doesn't know.
-Really? -She's not picking up.
-I'll try to get a hold of her. -Okay.
-Hello? -Denisa, hi.
-What do you want? -I called to wish you luck in Berlin.
Lili is worried, maybe you can call her when you settle in.
I think you'll do great there, among real artists.
That squat at The Place was only holding you down.
You can make it in Berlin, I have some...
Hello?
Hi! Going to Bucharest?
The last voters have put the last ballots in the boxes.
After a day of constant coverage, our reporters bring in hot news.
Here are the exit poll results.
As expected, we are now able to confirm
that the prospective winner of the mayoral race is
Liliana Moscu.
No way! Rux, Liliana is winning!
Well done!
I feel honored and happy. I find it hard to believe all this.
Thank you for your trust. I thank all my supporters,
the girls at the Skating Federation who have encouraged me,
my team, my partners at The Place, whom I assure of my support...
Okay.
I mainly owe this success to my team.
-Thanks. Want some? -Yes.
Hi.
-What happened? -I'll tell you later.
Well done.
Don't ever call me again.
I don't need you or your Berlin contacts.
I'm not leaving.
Lili, call back immediately! Have you heard from Denisa?
Thanks.
I love you.
You idiot.
You're such an idiot!