I will now pronounce the divorce,
and I will follow the advice by the Child Welfare Council.
I see how it affects you, Mr. Houtveen, but it's about your children's welfare.
They've been through a lot and need peace now.
Then she gets her way.
Nobody takes my children away from me. Nobody.
Please stay calm, Mr. Houtveen.
Calm? That's easy for you to say. You'll pay for this.
Are you okay?
If not, I shouldn't have chosen family law.
In a hurry?
Going away for the weekend.
Bye, Roy.
Hi, Mom.
Hey, sweetie.
-Okay. Bye. -See you.
-Hey. Hey, son. -Hi, Dad.
Hey, honey.
-Work meeting? -Yeah, something like that.
Where are the men?
Primary education, the judiciary, health care.
Men have been driven off. I'm bravely holding on.
Courageous.
Do you have any plans for tonight?
No.
I might have two tickets for Ajax versus AZ.
-Yes. -You're kidding.
Yes.
Awesome.
-Hey. -Hey.
Hey, honey.
-Hey, buddy. -Hey.
Hey.
-How are you? -Hey.
-Come here. -I'm good.
Have fun, okay?
-Have fun. -Have a fun weekend.
-Bye, Mom. -Bye, honey.
-Bye-bye. -Bye. See you.
Care for a beer?
Deadlines. Some other time.
Want to grab a beer? No? Are you sure?
Is…
-Isa… -Yes, please.
-Cheers. -Cheers.
All right. You do the first half of the weekend program, I'll do the second.
Tonight you'll attend a lecture by Michael Samuels,
the philosopher everyone's on about.
Don't forget to text before and after, okay?
-Sounds interesting. -Tomorrow morning you can chill.
Lunch at home, browse Facebook,
an architectural walk on Instagram in the afternoon, and then I'll take over.
A play by Hugo Claus in the city theatre,
followed by drinks in the café with accompanying pictures and texts.
Do your own thing after that.
-I'll go to the Groeningemuseum on Sunday. -And tonight?
Tonight it's Veem in the harbour.
Good for you.
Oh, Bo…
I need you to keep my phone with you.
Luuk thinks I don't know he put a GPS tracker on it.
He can see exactly where I am.
I have a burner phone.
This is my number.
I'll get my iPhone when I go to the theatre.
Next time I'll make the schedule again.
Cheers.
OSTEND STATION
A quick photo for the home front.
Yes.
My Uber's here.
Okay.
-Have fun. -You too.
-Here you are. Voilà. -Thank you.
DEACTIVATED
Jesus.
I'm scared stiff.
-Why are you here? -I could ask the same.
Enjoying a nice culture weekend?
You know you can't come here.
Why? It's my house too.
-Does the court agree? -You're friends with the court.
Don't start.
-You started the litigation. -Don't make a fuss. I'm leaving.
-Does it have to be like this? -I came to get something.
-You can't just come here. -"You can't just come here."
-Yara, this stuff isn't yours. -"Yara, this stuff isn't yours."
You'll get your way, little princess.
Be reasonable.
You messed with that will.
Yet again, I didn't stick to the rules.
You've become like Mom.
Don't worry. I'll stop troubling you.
I was just startled. I thought I'd be alone.
Yes, and now you are.
Bye.
-Hello. -Hello. Welcome back.
-The usual room? -Yes, please.
Pardon me.
TO LIE THE TRUTH
WE'RE READY OVER HERE. ENJOY THE MATCH! XXX
SEND TO LUUK LUIJTEN WE'RE JUST IN TIME. GOOD LUCK WITH WORK!
Thank you.
Research has shown that people with a social conscience tend to lie more
than people with anti-social tendencies.
We lie because the truth can sometimes be unbearable.
Welcome to, To Lie the Truth.
We believe in whatever is convenient for us.
I'll give an example.
Hey.
Consider the liar's punishment isn't that he's not believed,
but above all that he cannot believe anyone else.
Thanks for your attention.
Excuse me. I want to say that was really good.
-Thank you. -Yes.
I hope I didn't bore you.
On the contrary.
That's hard to distinguish from a white lie.
Is it that bad to deceive ourselves?
What do you think?
I think there's too much pressure on being honest nowadays.
To know it all, to have all the facts.
I deal with this daily, and I…
I've hardly seen it make anyone happier.
What would you suggest?
To lie much more.
Feel like going on a boat ride?
Now?
Now.
Get your clothes off.
Your turn.
You do it.
AJAX WAS AMAZING! EVERYTHING OKAY THERE?
JUST GOT HOME. KISSES TO YOU BOTH! XXXX
Hey, Luuk. This is Bodil speaking.
Bodil? Could I speak to Isabel?
She's in the shower. Can I pass on a message?
I broke my ankle.
Oh, shit. What happened?
I fell down the stairs. I can't even get to the bathroom.
Oh, you poor thing…
I booked her a train ticket.
The train departs at 10:30 and connects in Antwerp.
Yeah, I'll let her know.
Sorry, I have to take care of this.
-Hello? -Hi, it's me. Luuk called.
No. Now what?
He broke his ankle.
Oh, no.
Yes. He fell down the stairs, and now he wants you to come home.
He booked a train at 10:30 from Brugge, then the Thalys in Antwerp.
I won't make 10:30. I'll take the next one.
Want me to go with you?
No, don't be silly. Enjoy yourself.
But I have to collect my phone. I'll get it on the way to the station.
It'll be on the table downstairs.
I won't be here. The key is underneath the doormat.
Great. I'll find it.
Good luck.
Interesting?
Yes.
Hard conversation?
-My friend has to leave early. -You're here with a friend?
Sorry. That's none of my business.
Have your plans changed? Or…
Well…
I cancelled my lecture today.
What?
Personal reasons.
Can you do that?
Some things are more important.
Just to be clear…
Last night was nice…
Very nice.
But we aren't boyfriend and girlfriend now.
What's more, if I see you on the street,
I will ignore you.
FAVOURITES
ISABEL LUIJTEN HOME…
The person you are trying to reach is…
911
POLICE
Ann Van Passel, detective.
Is this about Isabel Luijten?
-Yes. -Did you come to Ostend with her?
-Yes. -For work or private reasons?
A weekend by the sea, some cultural activities…
And are you renting this?
No. This house is part of my aunt's inheritance, but… It's a long story.
So you weren't at home when she disappeared.
No.
When were you last in contact with her?
She had to go back to the Netherlands.
Then she started packing.
I went for a swim.
By yourself?
Yes.
Have you informed her next of kin?
Would you like us to do it?
I'll call her husband.
Yes. Could you perhaps ask him to get in touch with us?
I can't release the crime scene yet.
I must ask you keep away until further notice.
-I'm a judge. I'm aware of the procedure. -Okay. Thank you.
-Hey, honey. -Hey.
Don't be shocked, but…
Isabel is gone.
What do you mean, gone?
She's gone.
She disappeared.
Disappeared?
-And… -I…
There's blood downstairs.
I called 911 and…
The police just left.
Jesus.
Does Luuk know?
I'm about to call him. But I…
I wanted to talk to you for a bit.
Honey, you… You have to call Luuk.
Can you see him for a bit?
If Luuk hears that Isabel is gone, he'll lose it.
How is that even possible? Weren't you with her?
I was swimming. Isa was leaving, so…
What do I do now? I can't go anywhere with my leg in a cast.
-Milan is heading over to you. -Okay.
Hey, uh…
What?
Luuk, can't you see…
What?
I thought you might know her codes,
so maybe you can see where her phone is.
Her phone's turned off, so…
How much longer until Milan arrives? Can he take me there?
Uh, yes. Of course.
Let's not assume--
Call when you hear anything.
I'm looking for a friend. She spent the night here. Isabel Luijten. Room 113.
Unfortunately, I can't disclose information about guests.
Could I check her room? She may have left a message.
Room 113 has been cleaned already.
If anything had been found there, I would have known.
-Where could I speak to the manager? -He's inside.
May I ask you something?
The person you're trying to reach is currently unavailable.
Please try again later or leave a message…
-Hey. -Hey.
Hey.
I'm glad you're here.
Why didn't she just get on the train?
Didn't she say anything?
Hasn't she told you already?
Come.
-Ann Van Passel. -Milan Saber.
-Ann Van Passel. -Hi.
-Bodil. -Hello. Sophie Verschueren.
We're very sorry to inform you that the blood samples match
Isabel Luijten's blood type.
We of course immediately raised the alarm.
We're searching everywhere.
I'm sorry.
Hey.
Come, I'll take him inside.
Come.
We have a few questions.
Could we talk somewhere?
GPS data from the nearest phone mast tells us
that you were both in the house at the time of her disappearance.
At two minutes past 12, her phone was turned off at this location,
and your phone was in this house at that moment.
Didn't I tell you I went swimming?
-Yes. -And my phone was still inside.
Is there anyone who can confirm this?
Can I confide in you about something off the record?
You're always allowed to do that.
But I can't guarantee that it will stay
off the record.
I was with Michael Samuels.
Samuels?
A professor I'm friends with.
We went to the beach together. I took a swim there.
After I walked back alone.
And could this Mr. Samuels confirm this?
How's Luuk?
I gave him a sedative.
They kept you talking.
What did they want?
I want some wine first.
Hey.
Honey, come here.
On Friday night, Isabel was not here.
Where was she?
She booked a room at the Thermae Hotel.
Wait.
So…
So Isabel didn't go to the lecture with you?
No.
But the photo you sent…
That message…
I'm sorry.
Hello?
Ms. Backer?
I'm trying to reach Mr. Luijten, but he's not answering.
What is this about?
Mrs. Luijten's phone has been found.
The phone has been handed in this morning.
We've examined the phone
and found some very disturbing material on it.
I must warn you,
the image is very shocking.
Is this your wife?
Yes.
We think she was killed with a garrotte.
A piece of wire, in this case most likely a piano string
with a handle on both sides for extra grip.
Cheap, quiet, and very effective.
Her carotid artery was probably cut, which explains all the blood.
As a judge, you'll understand that this changes the nature of the investigation.
The anonymous killer informs their boss Zadkin
that the mission was completed.
The message was sent to Zadkin1337, an address on AmazonBay.
The Dark Web. Information can be exchanged there
with the sender being untraceable.
Does the name Zadkin ring any bells?
No, not for me.
Could you think of a possible motive? Were there any issues?
A jealous lover, for example?
No.
-Here you go. -Thank you.
NIGHT WATCHMAN 25TH EDITION
How's Luuk?
Not well.
He'll need to go to the Netherlands for counselling.
What did the police say? Do they know more?
Only that the message was sent to a Zadkin.
They'll try to find out who that is.
Have you told them the truth?
Jesus, Bo.
We're talking about murder.
You know Isabel was elsewhere that night.
With someone else.
How can you think it's not relevant?
-It felt like betrayal. -For who? Isabel or yourself?
You have to tell the police.
Bring a lawyer this time.
Luuk…
I'm sorry to tell you like this…
Isabel wasn't here Friday night.
What?
She was at the Thermae Hotel.
Why would you say that?
She sent me a photo on Friday night.
From this living room. At the fireplace.
She was showering when I called you.
And a few hours later she…
Don't say such silly things.
I put a tracker on her phone.
I know exactly where she was.
She's been pronounced dead, so we take over.
It's always difficult when the body hasn't been found, but… Well…
Facts speak for themselves.
I'm in trouble because…
I didn't testify consistently.
They don't know everything.
I told the police that
we were together the entire weekend.
But I last saw Isabel at the station on Friday.
Why didn't you say so?
To spare her husband the truth.
She could still have come back.
We'll go to the police to rectify this.
Two days ago you said one thing.
Yesterday you said another. Now you're saying something else.
Now you say you didn't spend the weekend together.
I hope you realize that this is no longer a missing person, but murder.
This certainly puts your false testimonies in a different light.
Luuk Luijten showed us phone messages that were sent by his wife.
These indicate that you went to a lecture together,
and that you drank wine together at the beach house.
I had Isabel's phone with me as well.
I took those photos and sent those messages to Luuk.
I'm sorry.
I was protecting my friend's reputation.
I'd worry about your own reputation, if I were you.
Mr. Samuels denies being with you on Saturday.
What?
He claims he doesn't know you.
I hereby advise my client to invoke her right to remain silent.
After we first questioned you, you went straight to the Thermae Hotel.
Did you want to cover up?
-My client invokes… -Yes, yes.
I hope you make it very clear to your client
that withholding information can be punishable by law.
She cannot leave Belgium while the investigation is ongoing.
GARROTTE IMAGES
WEAPON | A GARROTTE CAN BE MADE FROM MATERIALS LIKE CABLE, WIRE OR PIANO STRING
Hey, Mom.
Ah, yes. Sorry, darling, I…
I've been meaning to call you, but…
Something very bad has happened to Isabel. She's…
Grandad told me.
Have the police found her yet?
No, not yet.
But don't worry. Mom and Dad will be home as soon as possible.
Is it fun with your grandparents?
-Great. -But my paper is still on Dad's laptop.
-Could you ask if… -Hang on.
I don't give a damn.
No, not at all.
Mom.
Yes. Yes, I'll tell him.
Okay.
-Bye. -Bye.
How can you be so blind?
You know what I think?
You're the cheater, not Isabel.
Yes.
Isabel did anything for you.
Was it difficult to stop her?
What do you mean?
Did you say she'd be better off without me?
-I was about to go look outside. -Ha.
Look no further. The truth is here.
You act as if nothing's wrong.
-Come on. You need sleep. -No.
I'll keep my eyes open.
Ignore him.
He's not himself.
Where were you?
I couldn't sleep.
What did he say?
He says that it's my fault.
Luuk is still in denial.
Give him time.
It will sink in eventually.
And then what?
Then there'll be anger.
Hey…
He has to go through it.
Let's be there for him.
Hey.
Why'd you tell the police you don't know me?
That's what you wanted.
-What? -You made it very clear.
And perhaps I felt a bit offended.
Did I get you into trouble?
That's horrible.
Anything I can do?
Call the police?
I'll recant my statement.
Sorry.
-Ms. Backer? -Hi.
The police has footage of your friend at the hotel.
They want you to see it. Can you come to the station?
-Right now? -Yes. I'll be at the entrance.
If you need someone…
We have footage of Isabel Luijten.
This is from the Friday to Saturday overnight at just after four.
-Can you fast-forward? -Yes.
Do you know this woman?
That's my sister. Yara.
This is becoming more interesting.
The same surname?
What was her relationship with Isabel?
My client invokes her right to remain silent.
Okay.
Isabel was with Yara last Friday.
Your sister?
She was here when we arrived on Friday.
-You never mentioned that. -It didn't seem important.
Van Passel showed me security footage
from the Thermae Hotel of Isabel and Yara together.
Being quite intimate.
Isabel and Yara.
I don't get it. How could she do that?
What don't you get?
The lying?
Or the cheating?
BEAU ALAMI LAWYER
Hi.
Ms. Backer, your sister was detained yesterday evening.
She's being held for questioning.
-I will keep you posted. -Okay.
Shouldn't you open the door?
Yes.
You're right.
Are you okay?
-Listen, I want you to-- -I know what you think of me.
You set Isabel against me.
That's not true.
I was holding back her career.
What use is a depressed author?
-Never said that. -Don't lie.
You know…
Isabel was…
Isabel is everything to me.
I just wanted her near me.
-That suffocated her sometimes. -What would you know?
I just wanted the Isabel I knew when I met her.
When she was mine alone.
The Isabel you met,
she felt free and…
All she needed was some room to breathe.
That's what you need.
Go away.
Your wife fucks someone else and you act dumb.
You wimp.
It's true what he says.
I did want her to leave him.
No longer matters anyway.
What is it?
You've never done that before.
Jesus.
We need to talk.
They took my passport, so I can't go anywhere.
If they find out you're here now, I'll get into trouble.
That's all that matters.
-Right? -Isn't what I mean.
They saw you with Isabel.
The last time.
How…
How can I…
-How do I know you… -Didn't do something to her?
We were going to leave.
And
start over.
Leave?
And go where?
Does it matter?
Not what you expected from her, right?
-She didn't tell me. -Why, do you think?
'Cause you can't handle it when things don't go your way.
Every time she said she would tell you.
Every time, the same story of the timing being off.
Nobody wants any trouble from you.
You little tyrant.
Every time?
Every time.
We'd been together quite some time.
But anyway…
Like I said, my passport was taken.
Thought you could check with your colleagues if there's a red notice for me.
I'd be taking advantage of my position.
You know the only real difference between you and me?
You're the better liar.
Wait.
I'll help you.
I'd appreciate if this stays between us.
Deal.
And?
-There's a red notice. -Okay.
Well…
Thank you.
Will you be in touch?
Okay, yeah.
So this is it.
For you.
-You can take someone out temporarily. -What?
-A taser. -Why?
Well…
Your house, your weekend.
Isabel wasn't supposed to be here.
You never considered it?
It's funny. You're so full of yourself, but you forgot this might be about you.
Keep an eye out.
Hey, little monkey.
Hey, Mom. My project.
Oh, shit. I forgot all about that.
But I need it tomorrow.
-It's on Dad's laptop, right? -Yes.
I'll do it now.
-Okay. -Bye.
Milan.
Milan?
Daddy's busy.
But Mom, I have to submit it tomorrow.
I'll try myself.
Let's see.
Shit. I don't know his password.
0-6-0-9-1-9-7-2.
-What? -It's a date.
September 6, 1972. The first Intercontinental Cup for Ajax.
Yes. It worked.
-Is it in Documents? -Yes.
DOCUMENTS - VIDEOS
LIVE FEED
Do you see it?
Hang on.
Mom?
Ben, I'll call you back.
Did you call me?
Are we eating soon?
I'll heat something up.
PRIVATE
VIDEOS
LIVING ROOM - BEDROOM
Bodil?
Are you okay?
My food didn't go down well.
But you hardly ate.
I'll give you a sedative.
No. There's no need.
You should look at yourself.
Take a bath. It'll relax you.
Stop. Stop.
You have to help me.
Ms. Backer.
I was the intended victim.
They killed the wrong woman.
I found footage my husband recorded.
Do you have this footage?
I found this by accident.
PRIVATE VIDEOS
Huh?
Fuck.
VIDEOS
I'm certain…
It was here just now.
Sophie, could you get some water?
Yes.
And now it's gone.
Accidentally deleted, perhaps?
I don't know what happened.
You have to believe me.
My husband put cameras around the house. He filmed everything.
Ms. Backer…
We're very busy right now. We don't have time for this.
Just arrest me.
You suspect me, yes? Lock me up.
We will not lock you up.
-This is not a hotel. -Did you hear me?
Please arrest me.
Ms. Backer, I don't share your sexual ethics.
I won't give my opinion on that.
You've lied about so many things already, I don't know what to believe any more.
Please excuse us. We have things to do.
Sophie, can you escort the lady out, please?
Yes.
Taxi.
Hey. Second floor, door on the right.
-Hey. -Hi.
Look who's here.
Come.
Give me your coat.
Come.
I'm so glad you're here.
Really.
I'll get you a drink.
Do you play?
Sometimes, yes.
Tea?
Come on.
How'd you know where I--
I don't mind if you date around sometimes.
Really…
I understand.
But don't run away from me.
Are you in love?
What?
No.
Good.
That's a start, at least.
A drink, perhaps?
Doctor's orders.
When's the last time you slept?
I mean really slept.
Lack of sleep will wreck you.
Like it's wrecking Luuk.
You need to have a good rest.
Luuk?
Fuck.
Luuk.
Put him on his side.
Luuk. Hey.
Damn it, Luuk. What are you doing?
-I'm calling an ambulance. -No.
Hey.
If we'd called, he'd be in the hospital and we'd be here another week.
That's bullshit.
I'm a fucking doctor, Bodil.
He's okay for now.
Who gave him pills?
Did you give him pills?
I'm done with you.
What are you doing?
Must have been a shock to hear I was still alive.
What do you mean?
What would you have told Ben?
Your mom's cheating, so I had her killed?
You could have just left me after finding out.
That isn't why.
-I don't mind you doing it with other men. -No?
It excites me.
All I did was watch.
Was that all?
-Who else did you spy on? -Nobody.
I don't care about other women.
It's you I care about.
I want to see you when you…
Your arousal is mine.
Please, untie me.
Please, Bodil, untie me.
Untie me!
No. I'll let the police do that.
-First an ambulance for Luuk. -Don't. We could be gone tomorrow.
Bodil.
Bodil, don't ruin it.
Please. Untie me.
Bo.
Bodil, where are you going?
WARD ZADKIN LIVES IN A UNIVERSE
WHERE DAY AND NIGHT OVERLAP, ILLUSION AND REALITY MERGE.
Should've let the pills kill me.
You should have been here.
If Isa took the 10:30 train, it'd be all right.
Without you, everything'd be as it was.
Luuk…
-You don't believe that. -I do.
We were meant to be.
Isa knew that too.
Now she's gone.
I know it seems hopeless now.
Luuk…
-You sly bitch. -Luuk.
-You won't avoid punishment, Madam Judge.
Luuk.
Hey.
Please untie me. We'll fix it. It'll be okay.
RESCUE SERVICE
We just found several things on his computer
that allow us to map out the course of events.
You were right.
You were the target.
Zadkin turns out to be the name
of the main character in his novel Night Watchman.
-Did you know that? -I haven't read his book.
Neither have I.
In light of that, what happened tonight
is technically lawful self-defence.
For the time being, we see no reason to investigate you further.
And the assassin?
-Are they on the loose? -We suspect they're out of the country.
But we're working on it.
-Okay. -We tried to reach your sister.
But no luck. Could you return her passport?
-Of course. -Thank you.
Thank you.
Now what?
-Are you happy that Dad's back? -Yes.
I just need to do some paperwork. I'll be there soon.
WARD ZADKIN LIVES IN A UNIVERSE WHERE DAY AND NIGHT OVERLAP…
LUUK LUIJTEN - NIGHT WATCHMAN - 25TH EDITION
KISSES, ISA
-Hello? -I'm here for Yara.
You just missed her.
Do you know where she is?
She went to the private airport in Ostend.
Hey.
I'm sorry.
-How could you… -I'm sorry.
But listen. It seemed to be the only way.
How could you lie to me?
Look who's talking.
But…
God damn it…
But how…
How?
What Luuk did, I could do too.
I saw an enormous debit in one of his accounts.
Yes,
I happened upon a link in one of his secret files
to the Dark Web and saw Luuk's order
to have you murdered.
I used that same link to approach
the assassin myself. I paid twice the amount
to have him do nothing.
It was my only shot at shaking Luuk off, you see.
We faked the murder.
We took a photo and made sure it would get to the police.
After that, I sent Luuk's book to you to let you know he's Zadkin.
And when Luuk still hadn't been arrested, Yara came to you to warn you.
Why didn't you just tell me?
Why didn't you tell me what…
Why didn't you tell me what you were doing?
You would never have cooperated, Madame Judge.
You should be happy we didn't involve you.
Right?
Listen, Bo, you were in danger because of me.
It seemed best that I disappeared.
You see?
Not everything went according to plan.
We're ready.
It's time to board.
I'm glad I got to see you.
Sorry. I'm so sorry.
Yara?
Take care of her.
Yes.
I'll let you know where we are.
Call before stopping by, okay?
Hi.
Subtitle translation by: G.R.