[woman on PA] The Bucharest to Bonn-Cologne flight
will depart in 15 minutes.
Final call for Flight 38 to...
Keep working on Ceaușescu's painting.
I've, um... I've hung his picture in your room.
- Could come in handy. - Okay.
Bye, Daddy.
[pensive music playing]
Bye.
TRACK
[man on PA] The train to Mainz is at the platform
and will be departing in ten minutes.
The train will be stopping in Bonn, Remagen,
Andernach, Koblenz, Bingen, and Mainz.
Please make sure to have your tickets out.
We will be walking by to collect them shortly.
Victor Godeanu. And your reason for visiting the embassy?
I'm from Romanian Intelligence. I'm here to speak to Frank Jackson.
I'm not gonna fudge the numbers for this.
I'll call Langley and tell them our sources informed us the KGB
just received over a hundred new transmitters,
and we need to have them too.
[knock on door]
[John] Sorry, Frank. Someone in the lobby wants to see you.
[Ingrid] ...to help those less fortunate, especially kids.
We're really looking forward to this conference.
It's great you're hosting it.
- Sure it's Victor Godeanu? - That's what the lady said.
- Where's the Romanian guy? - He left, sir.
Um, the Grand Cologne Hotel.
[Frank] You sure that's him?
That's him, 100 percent.
Thanks. You can go.
Damn. That was really him.
What could someone from Romanian Intelligence want with us?
He's not just someone.
He's the personal security advisor of Nicolae Ceaușescu
and deputy chief of Romania's foreign intelligence service.
Sources say he runs the place.
If he used his real name, that means he wanted us to know who he is.
Why the fuck would he wanna speak with me? I never even met the guy.
Maybe he wants a job.
Or start a conversation.
We need to find him.
[theme music playing]
[Elena] Victor, you look like shit.
What is that actress wife of yours doing to you?
I ask myself that a lot.
I told you, she only cares about herself
and about her appearance, that's it.
Long live Comrade Nicolae Ceaușescu! Comrade Elena Ceaușescu!
Nicolae seems troubled.
No. He's fine.
You know how he gets occasionally.
Anything I can help with?
You're helping a lot already.
Oh, I forgot. We both really loved our gifts.
That mink fur was so thoughtful, Victor.
[man on TV] ...the president of the United States of America
and Nicolae Ceaușescu...
I'm taller than he is. They must have altered the picture.
Have some peanuts.
Go on. Enjoy.
We've paid Billy Carter a fortune for them.
Americans are such peasants.
Who elects a peanut farmer as president?
They didn't convince Sadat to meet Begin. You did.
Without you, there's no Camp David.
They should give you the Nobel Prize for what you did.
You're right. They better.
I'm not eating this crap. I want real food.
[Nicolae] So, what's new?
The Bulgarians are excited for the concert.
I've run background on the pianist.
Her sister-in-law is married to a Russian, but he's a civilian.
Nothing to worry about.
Victor, listen.
Lately, I've had the feeling that I'm surrounded
by spies, saboteurs, and traitors.
Comrade, we're always watching out.
Well, I want you to look again.
I want to take Dan Banea off the negotiations with West Germany.
He could get the Germans to pay more for their Swabians.
Instead he agrees to a crappy deal.
He's doing a lousy job serving Romania's interests.
A lousy job.
You do it. You will go to Bonn next week and fix the situation.
Of course. It's an honor.
And see if there is a mole in my inner circle.
Check each and every one of them.
Find the mole.
I swear to God.
I will hang him with my own hands. Victor, I'll make sure that he pays.
You can trust me.
Hey.
Don't worry. I'll talk to him and he'll help you.
- Hello, sweetheart. - Hey, Daddy.
Carla? Is your friend okay?
I'll tell you later.
I'm gonna run upstairs. I'll be right down.
[door locks]
[ominous music playing]
The passports you asked for.
Your Egyptians can cross any border as Romanian citizens.
Perfect.
A French agent has the negative from your meeting with General Shakarov.
Impossible. I destroyed it.
It turns out there's a copy.
And if the French agent has it,
it's likely your counterintelligence will get a hold of it too.
You're getting too sloppy, Victor.
Perhaps we're paying you too much.
Moscow is worried you might get caught.
I won't. I know what I am doing.
I have never screwed up in 15 years.
Nor have we.
They're considering taking you out.
To where?
To Moscow.
[Carmen] He's been selling state secrets to the Russians for years.
[Mircea] I can't take this to Ceaușescu without evidence.
He'll deny it, and we'll take the rap.
[Carmen] How did he know about the operation?
We had him. I'm fed up with this guy. He has microphones everywhere.
[Mircea] Run another bug sweep. Search cars, clothes, everything.
What the hell is counterintelligence doing here?
- Comrade Voinea. - Comrade Godeanu.
I'd offer you a coffee, but I have a feeling my boss has already.
Oh, yes. He was very kind. He's someone I can work well with.
Well, I'm sure you two will clearly see eye to eye.
Yes. Well, have an excellent day, Comrade Godeanu.
Ah. Before I forget, I've left a present for you.
It's in your office. I hope you like it.
Give me a minute.
- Why are you here? - It's urgent.
Our source has a copy of the negative.
We need to pay him and arrange the transfer in Vienna.
We got him now.
[suspenseful music playing]
[approaching footsteps]
[knocking on door, then door opens]
- Victor. Hello there. - Banea. How are you?
Have a look at what I brought you.
Ta-da! You have to come down to the warehouse.
The new cargo is in.
Matter of fact, we have some of those electric toasters from America.
You know the type that goes "ping" when it's done. Great stuff.
I might give one of them to my secretary.
Oh, Banea. You're always up to no good.
How much alimony are you willing to pay?
Oh, come on. What else is all this money for,
if not for spending?
Spending wisely. Remember our plans?
Yeah. I know, I know. I didn't forget.
I was just joking around.
Joking? And in Germany, was that a joke?
What did I do?
It was your time to shine, and you fucked up instead.
I've been told to take over the negotiations
for the Pilgrims program. He wants more money.
Victor. Victor, you know I did my best, all right? You know that.
It's not my fault the Germans wouldn't accept our price.
It was way too much anyway.
Okay, I didn't wanna squeeze them.
Those lists are of real people
who are desperate to reunite with their families.
You're too sensitive for this. I told you that.
Yeah, you did.
We need to lay low a little.
The comrade's currently very paranoid.
He thinks traitors and saboteurs are everywhere.
And he really thinks I'm one of them?
Please get me a meeting. I'll clear it up, trust me.
All right. Take it easy.
I'll handle it.
[Banea sighs]
- You just stay out of trouble, okay? - Yeah.
All right, my friend. I'll keep my head down, I promise.
Whatever you say.
What's the redhead up to?
Tell her to come see me. I have a job for her.
[chuckles]
[Mircea] He's a smuggler, controls an extensive network.
[speaking indistinctly]
Our country's image is at stake.
Comrade Godeanu. Let me introduce myself.
Ioan Albescu.
I was recently appointed deputy of the Party's Security Committee.
My goal is to keep a watchful eye on the Intelligence Services.
These are dangerous times.
Glad to see our Party promotes people like you.
As I told Comrade Voinea, the Party has my full support.
- [gunshot] - [bear growling]
Excellent shot, Comrade Nicolae Ceaușescu.
Live long, President Nicolae Ceaușescu!
- Nice shot, Ceaușescu. - Comrades, let the hunt begin!
Let the hunt begin! Well done, Comrade Nicolae Ceaușescu.
Hooray! Let's get those bears.
Go! Bring honor to the comrade president!
- [men shouting and laughing] - [dog barking]
[bear growling]
[gun cocking]
Go on.
You'd better run while there is still time.
[dogs barking in distance]
[Nicolae] Victor.
There you are.
I need you to do something for your country.
Get rid of a saboteur.
You need to be discreet, like only you can.
Dan Banea.
I think you were misinformed.
He's a good communist. The man's loyal.
I heard otherwise. Anything but loyal.
I gave him too much power. He took advantage of it.
Listen, you know you can count on me to investigate anything you ask,
but I don't think he did anything to deserve--
You cannot get too close to people, Victor.
I mean, you more than anyone else should realize that.
I'm just saying it can completely cloud your thinking.
I want it done by tomorrow morning.
Handle it personally.
[gun cocks]
Sorry I'm late, Victor.
You ready?
- Yes, let's go. - So, what's with the new warehouse?
I'll fill you in on the way.
[somber music playing]
[conductor] Tickets, please. Please have your tickets ready.
[Victor] You have to hide here for a while.
You don't understand how serious this is, Banea.
Ceaușescu's got it in his head that you betrayed the Party's interest.
- I need time to fix that. - Time? How long?
[Victor] A few weeks. We'll find an excuse or something.
Victor, look at me. I'm not a saboteur and you know that.
I know. Yeah.
Then do something. You've got Ceaușescu's ear.
Make him listen, or I will.
[somber music playing]
[receptionist] Victor Godeanu.
And your reason for visiting the embassy?
I'm with the Romanian Intelligence. I'm here to see Frank Jackson.
[Frank] We're not gonna fudge the numbers for this.
I'll call Langley and tell them our sources informed us the KGB
received over a hundred new transmitters, and we need them too.
Sorry, Frank. Someone in the lobby wants to see you.
[Ingrid] ...to help those less fortunate, especially kids.
We're really looking forward to this conference.
It's great you're hosting it.
But the Ministry is also keen to provide any help you might need.
Anything, really.
[man] Naturally.
[pensive music playing]
[concierge] Mr. Godeanu hasn't left the hotel.
Would you try his room again?
[door unlocking]
[phone ringing]
So, what am I supposed to do?
What if he's ill? I've looked everywhere.
We're already late for the meeting. Everywhere.
Of course I did.
- I... - Are you ready?
Never mind. He's here. It's okay.
I told you we'd be on time.
Sorry, Comrade Godeanu. I was worried.
I have to log deviations from the schedule.
But we are on schedule.
So we don't have a problem, correct?
Correct.
[Klaus] Our aim is to bring as many Transylvanian Germans
back from Romania as possible, Mr. Godeanu.
[Victor] I understand, and terms can be adjusted.
However, my mandate is to accept only 200 Germans, not one more.
I'm positive we can reach a mutually favorable deal.
[Ingrid] Sorry for being late.
[Klaus] I asked Ingrid von Weizendorff
from Eastern European Affairs to join us.
She has the revised list
of German-Romanians for our Pilgrims program.
Good morning, Mr. Godeanu.
Good morning, Mr. Rancea.
Here is our updated list.
And one for you.
- Here you go. - [Klaus] Thank you.
There are 20 more names on this list.
This is not what we agreed on.
Yes, we are aware of that.
But family is a very important value for the Bundesrepublik.
And I'm sure for President Nicolae Ceaușescu as well.
Family is one thing. Making sure the people on this list
are eligible for the Pilgrim program is another.
We are ready to offer the Romanian government
3 million Deutsche Mark to close this deal.
I have to reconsider your offer.
We shall resume negotiations tomorrow.
How long are you staying in Bonn, Mr. Godeanu?
As long as we need.
[door opens]
[Frank] Something must have spooked him, or someone.
Someone he knows well.
I want you to triple check each name on this visitor's list,
no matter how innocent it looks. Okay?
[phone rings]
Frank speaking.
Great job, John.
We found Godeanu.
[suspenseful music playing]
It was left for you at reception.
KLEIDER & MEHR HOHENSTRASSE, 5PM
KLEIDER AND MEHR
Hello.
How may I help you?
Are you looking for a nice shirt?
I am.
What do you think?
I love it.
[door locks]
[Eddie] Follow me.
Welcome, General Godeanu.
Hello, Mr. Jackson.
Whyte & Mackay?
- 1966. - My favorite.
Can I get you a glass?
Let's share it when I'm on the other side of history.
Are you saying you want to defect?
- Yes. - Who knows you're here?
- Nobody. - Not Adela?
Not Ileana?
Would you tell your wife Delilah if you were me?
Hard to say.
But I'd try to make sure she was safe.
I'm confident that after I tell you everything I know,
you'll bring them over to the United States.
I'll do everything in my power, but first, let's get you there.
Defection's not an easy process.
I have to follow protocol.
- Get my superior's okay. - Your protocols better be quick.
You know the risks.
As soon as Ceaușescu finds out, I'm dead.
I will do my best to have you cross to the other side.
You do your best to stay safe until then.
Come back tomorrow at noon.
- I'll have it sorted by then. - You better.
My direct number in case you need it.
Oh, General Godeanu, just out of curiosity,
why did you run out of the embassy today?
I got cold feet.
[Victor] I want to see the file on Ingrid von Weizendorff.
ARCHIVE
PERSONAL FILE
Who is Safiya Fahim?
[Sorin] Her housekeeper.
Hmm.
Egyptian.
This is going to take a while.
You don't need to stay.
But, Comrade Godeanu, it's procedure.
Forget procedure.
This is for Comrade Nicolae Ceaușescu. You can leave.
[door closes]
[dramatic music playing]
[camera clicking]
MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR ARCHIVE - DOCUMENT COLLECTION
[man on radio] Nine.
Eleven. Twelve.
Twenty-nine.
Ninety-three.
Seventeen.
Four.
Twenty-one.
Twenty-five.
Six.
Are you sure it's Godeanu in the photograph?
See it yourself.
Your guy is in bed with very powerful Russians.
[tense music playing]
[tires screeching]
[woman shrieks]
[Carmen] We have the negative.
- Perfect. - The Russians were waiting for me.
They went after the decoy. I think we lost her.
[Mircea] Carmen, we were expecting casualties.
You did the right thing.
Send the negative as soon as possible.
Bad news. Mircea tricked us.
He sent Carmen Popescu, his lead agent.
We killed her double. The negative's gone.
You have enemies, Victor. I'm afraid time is running out.
I'm sorry, but we have to act now.
We're taking you out.
[Ileana] Are we going to Florence this month? I need to see Uffizi.
You promised me.
I have to go to Bonn next weekend. We'll see after that.
Why don't you let it go?
Aren't you used to his broken promises by now?
[Ileana] Mom, please don't start again.
How is your exhibition coming along?
It's in a week, and I'm stressed out.
My art professor says I have to draw his portrait if I want to present.
- It's-- - It's expected.
They say you have to draw it, so you draw it.
I'm trying, but it's hard.
[Victor] Show it to me.
- You're gonna laugh at it. - I won't laugh.
[Adela laughing]
What?
[Adela continues laughing]
[lighter clicking]
[Victor] This looks like a caricature.
You know it's not allowed.
[ominous music playing]
OPERATIVE ARCHIVE FILE
[man on radio] ...during the rest of this week,
the president's staff will be meeting with congressional leaders...
This is Frank Jackson. Is Scott Dunlop around?
Can you put me through? It's urgent.
...in our determination to work, without ceasing,
to bring peace to the Middle East.
[phone rings]
Scott Dunlop here.
Hey, Frank. What you up to?
George, we all know that Godeanu has crucial information
that can help not just the CIA, but America.
Maybe. This defection could not come at a worse time.
This is the last thing the president needs right now.
This is the biggest defection we've had from the East Bloc.
It's a massive blow to the Soviets.
I am aware of that, Scott.
But right now, Carter's struggling not to let Camp David fail.
I can't go to him with another problem.
We have to bide our time.
We can't wait. This is urgent.
Does Godeanu have a gun to his head?
How's your husband doing? Did he find a job?
He wants to start a small business.
Ah. That's good, right?
You can help Max pack for his class trip.
And no sweets for him after dinner, okay?
Can you help me?
Thanks.
I'm going now, but Gustav should be back later.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
See you later.
If you're hungry, get whatever you like from the fridge.
I'm okay.
[door opens]
[door closes]
- What are you doing here? - We need another name on that list.
It's an emergency.
I've written down all the names you gave me.
Why is this one so important to you?
Who are you to question Stasi strategy?
It's too late.
We negotiated the final list with the Romanians today.
Just find a way.
I will. Don't ever come to my house again.
[Frank] Shit.
CONFIRMATION OF DEFECTION NOT POSSIBLE YET
- [door slams] - [Simpson] What the hell is going on?
I just had a call from Langley.
You can't send cables without my approval.
I look like an idiot because I hadn't a clue.
If you'd been around, you'd have known.
I was busy.
We need to find a way to get Godeanu.
- Langley said no. - Then convince them.
Don't tell me how to do my job.
[elevator bell dings]
[suspenseful music playing]
[door unlocking]
[door closes]
[tense music playing]
["Free Man Falling" playing]
Õ I feel I'm going crazy, baby Õ
Õ And that is all That's left to say Õ
Õ Saddest part is that I'm ready Õ
Õ To leave our home behind to die Õ
Õ Embracing shadows Of the moonlight Õ
Õ It breaks my heart to see you cry Õ
Õ I lost it all for heavy reasons Õ
Õ At least I feel alive now Õ
Õ But, baby, havens close Bridges burn one by one Õ
Õ Darker, darker Õ
Õ 'Cause I'm a free man fallin' Õ
Õ Failing stars Fading off one by one Õ
Õ You like it, lying Õ
Õ 'Cause I'm a free man fallin' Õ
Õ I'm a free man falling now Õ
Õ Yeah, I'm a free man fallin' Õ
Õ A free man falling now Õ