Flames of Fury (2019) Movie Script
I've got a long, thick hose here!
-Come inside now, kids.
-But, Mum...
-Now!
-I don't want to.
Put me down!
-Stop it!
-Don't be stupid.
Hey! A bit more discipline.
You are late.
Watching porn for too long again?
Saint Florian,
spare my house...
Shit.
Let's go! Let's go! Come on. Quick!
Shake a leg!
FIRE BRIGADE
PUB KIRCHENWIRFLAMES OF FURY
There have been six
suspected arson cases.
in the Pinzgau municipality
of Werfing since last November
The latest arson attack
occurred last night
on an empty house
on the outskirts of town.
According to the latest information,
there were no injuries.
The property damage caused by the arson
attacks amounts to a five-figure sum...
Finally.
-Hello.
-Hi.
-I asked if they could send you.
-I heard. Why are you in charge?
They merged the roles
two years ago when my dad retired.
And now I'm stuck with this jerk.
Your dad?
-No. The arsonist.
-Right, yes.
I think he enjoys
panicking people every weekend.
Was anyone living here?
No.
Young people used to party in there
and then sleep off their hangovers.
In 2018,
the council closed it up completely.
Danger of collapse.
Hey.
-But still someone was in there.
-Yes. Unfortunately.
Shit.
I should have warned you.
Warned me? What about?
I'm so pleased. That's so nice!
Ankerl, you're a firefighter now?
For a while now.
I was kicked out of prison service
because of what happened in Zell...
-Yes, I vaguely remember.
-In any case...
At a big operation like this
they come from the whole district.
Helping the community, right?
-I'm Moser. Hi.
-Inspector Merana.
Andreas Moser, chief fire officer
of the voluntary fire brigade.
Andi was the one who found the crisp.
The crisp?
You mean the burnt body?
Awful, but maybe the police will
take this a bit more seriously now.
Excuse me?
The commander here
hasn't had much success so far.
Investigating would be a bit easier
if you didn't always back your people.
That's a nasty insinuation.
Wouldn't be the first time
a firefighter started a fire,
so he could play the hero.
It's none of my people!
I'd stake my life on it.
We're the first responders
and we work our arses off.
Yes, okay.
Can we please
just look at the body now?
I've got a bit of it on my shoe.
You ran over the body?
Yeah, during the interior attack.
There's smoke everywhere.
It's pitch black. You can't see a thing.
I thought it was a log at first.
-Not identified yet, right?
-No.
Is it possible this is the arsonist
and he just made a mistake?
That would be karma, at least.
The fire was started from outside.
He'd have had to set fire to it
and then run into the burning house.
It's rather elaborate for suicide.
-Excuse me, guys.
-Not now, Ankerl.
Look. Fracture of the skull?
-You didn't kick his head, did you?
-I don't think so.
Moser, it's the third time
your wife's called.
-What does she want?
-See if you know where your son is.
He didn't come home last night.
He'll get in trouble for not being here.
There's something here.
-Do you know what that is?
-No.
But we can make a start with that.
May I?
Yes, but carefully, please.
I want to tell them on my own.
And how are things with you?
Yeah.
Are things better with your parents now?
Not really.
Families are difficult.
And you?
Are you still with... What was her name?
Connie? Nope.
Why not?
It just didn't work out.
You always say that.
And it's always true.
Basti was the best son
you could have wished for. The best.
Mr. Moser, we can come back later.
No.
Let's talk.
The quicker we're done, the quicker...
Yes, the quicker...
You were talking about Basti.
He was clever.
Determined.
He even studied business...
So that he could work in our company.
He was a natural!
Do you know if anyone
had anything against him?
It's against me.
What do you mean by that?
We agree that it was the arsonist, right?
Well, Forensics said
the same method was used,
the same accelerant.
Yes,
and I'm the head of the fire service.
He's taken my son from me.
It's proof of power.
He wants to show me who's on top.
We can't rule it out,
but it would be quite an escalation
from his previous approach.
This wouldn't have happened
if you hadn't been sloppy.
Excuse me, what?
-If you hadn't been sloppy!
-Mum.
Because you didn't catch the arsonist.
Mum, please.
And now he's taken my boy.
I understand how you feel,
but attacking
my colleague won't help Basti.
Your colleague has done nothing for weeks.
Please.
This isn't helping.
Okay.
Let's start again.
I assume Basti studied in Salzburg.
And did he come back
to the village every weekend?
No, he...
He took this semester off,
so he could look after
his first project in the company.
Real estate, right?
Yes.
Yes.
Yes, AGEBAG wants to build
a supermarket in the area.
And we handled the sale of the land.
Well...
I just oversaw it.
Basti did it all by himself.
He had real drive.
And is there anyone
who had a problem with that?
Good. I'll take that as a yes.
We need a name.
Why aren't you wearing any shoes?
Marlis Hochgatterer.
That's the old house
up on Radingerstrasse.
Franzi?
Don't let this
get under your skin, okay?
I know how you investigate.
You weren't sloppy
and you didn't miss anything.
But I should have...
No, you shouldn't. This isn't your fault.
Forensics is ready.
Who'll take one for the team
and talk to the grouches?
Oh, come on.
Rock, scissors, paper.
Hello.
PUB KIRCHENWIRYou'd have caught him long ago
if they hadn't retired you.
Stop it.
Franzi is a good police officer.
-She's very diligent.
-But she hasn't found him yet.
Wait and see. She will.
That won't bring back my barn.
Insurance says
there's nothing to be done.
-You've been asleep until now?
-Sorry, Dad.
We're a pub, not a guesthouse.
Turn around and get your jacket.
We've run out of sliced cheese.
Can't Angelika do that later?
No, she can't.
Angelika helps me cash up afterwards.
Go on, off with you.
You're too stupid to cash up.
Don't look so grumpy.
You'll be pretty one day.
Her mum didn't have
much of an arse either.
But Hannes still screwed her.
The mistake of my life.
Don't talk like that.
That's how you got
little Sophia after all.
Like I said, the mistake of my life.
Don't wear a condom once,
you're stuck with a dolt.
Does she have a boyfriend already?
What?
With that face she's always pulling?
ARSONIST STRIKES AGAIN
A VILLAGE IN FEAR
Hello?
Okay, you're going to
empty your pockets.
And then let's both hope
there's no lighter in there.
You think I'm the arsonist?
I think you're a stranger,
sneaking around my yard unannounced,
while someone out there
is burning down houses for fun.
So, empty your pockets.
Okay, keep calm.
I'm a police officer from Salzburg.
-Your ID?
-Could you put the gun down first?
I could. I don't want to. Your ID.
Yes, one moment.
You're...
Martin?
Martin Merana?
Don't you recognise me?
Aren't you Marlis
from the open-air bath?
Yes.
-Hello!
-Hello.
Hey, I'm sorry about the...
The mood around here
has become pretty tense.
Yes.
Hey, you're Sophie, aren't you?
The innkeeper's daughter.
Shall I give you a lift?
No need.
The pub is on my way anyway.
Come on. Get in.
So, ham and cheese toasties
are back on the menu now.
I wouldn't eat them.
The cheese is fresh,
but the ham's been around for weeks.
So, no ham schnitzel either.
And no potato goulash.
Why? Is there ham in it?
No, but Angelika can't cook.
Thanks for the warning.
Thought about a job in marketing?
No. I'm too stupid for college.
Says who?
Seriously. Says who?
Your dad?
From whom you can't
even safely order a toastie?
Oh no, because of that idiot
I'll get at least three
hysterical calls from neighbours.
They're just scared.
Everyone's scared.
Yes, they are.
And now that someone has died...
Who died?
Sorry. I thought everyone knew.
We found a body in the house.
The son of the fire brigade chief.
Basti was in the house?
He was inside when it burnt?
Yes. I know it's awful.
I need to get out.
Are you sure?
I can take you up the street.
No, here's great. Really.
Okay.
Bye. Thanks for the lift.
Since when is your name Hochgatterer?
Since I got married.
-You've got a husband?
-I got rid of him, luckily.
I mean...
I got divorced.
That's good.
That means that you're...
I thought you were in Hamburg.
I was for a few years.
And...
then I was in Paris,
then in Buenos Aires.
Hamburg, Paris, Buenos Aires.
-Now here.
-Yes.
My grandfather died a few years ago.
I inherited the farm
and I thought: "Hey, why not?"
Fresh air, beautiful landscape...
mysterious arson attacks
with people fighting each other...
Just idyllic.
Now we're back on the subject,
you and Moser Junior, Basti...
Look...
A lot of land came with the house.
Apart from the horse and foal
I have no livestock.
And as a children's book editor
I don't do much farming.
So you sold him the remaining land?
Unfortunately it wasn't worth a lot,
because rezoning
was supposedly impossible.
Exactly.
The ink on the contract was barely dry,
Moser senior pulls a few strings
at the local council,
and suddenly, miraculously,
the land can be built on
and Basti sells it for twenty times
the price to his supermarket people.
Okay, so you can see
that that's quite a motive, right?
Yes.
But...
Look...
What?
Marlis...
From last night.
This is what happens when you're
up to your shoulder in a mare in foal.
The vet was here until 2am.
He can confirm it.
Where exactly
were you yesterday evening?
Berni, don't start.
I just asked him a simple question.
We were all at the fire station.
Yes, and I was at home next to
my phone and arrived in five minutes.
So now you think it was me?
Everyone thinks it was one of us.
-What if that's true?
-And why me? Why not you?
-Lads...
-Who always wants to be the hero?
-Always the first in uniform.
-What?
-You think Steffi will take you back.
-Arsehole!
We're all shattered.
-Don't touch me!
-Stop this shit!
Admit that it was you!
-Stop this shit!
-Admit it was you!
Don't touch me!
Don't touch me!
Admit that it was you!
Boss, we're sorry.
In case you haven't heard:
My boy is dead.
I don't want to believe that one of
my guys could do something like this.
But if it was
one of you...
Don't think
I'll just leave it up to the police.
Clean this up.
-What footprints?
-Half a footprint.
But it's
not from the firefighter boots.
Combat boots. Hard to gauge the size.
But we've got the brand and there's
visible damage on the heel.
-And otherwise?
-Otherwise...
Same accelerant
as used in the other attacks.
They also found residue
of an "oily liquid".
This means if we find the boot,
we can clearly identify it.
Thank you.
That's 3.23 euros
for photocopies of the land register.
And VAT of 65 cents.
Yes, of course.
-So keep the change. Thanks.
-Thanks.
LAND REGISTER
Great. Homework.
The pathology report.
Not a fracture of the skull.
"The skull cracked due to the heat.
Cause of death:
smoke inhalation during the fire."
It was an accident.
Look at the toxicology report.
"Rapid test for benzodiazepines: positive.
Probably Rohypnol."
That's knockout drops.
Yes, I know.
We have
a lot of village discos around here.
He sedated him and set him on fire.
So it wasn't an accident.
-What are you doing?
-Leave it. Let go.
-What are you doing?
-Let go!
We're getting a new delivery tomorrow.
Definitely not! I need it urgently.
I was here first. I was here first!
SPECIAL OFFER - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Unbelievable. They're all going mad.
If I'd have known
it would only take a few arson attacks
for you to finally visit...
You'd have started the fires yourself?
Oh, yes!
Marlis Hochgatterer is nice, isn't she?
Yes, when she's not
threatening me with a firearm...
Come on!
You said it wasn't even loaded.
-She's a nice woman.
-I think so, too.
I've met her a few times while shopping.
All alone.
Grandma, have you got a pen?
Couldn't she be the woman for you?
I think I'll call Annie now.
So she doesn't worry.
So, before you were
in a relationship with Alma,
you were very much in love with Marlis.
Yes, when I was 15.
We know what's good for us at 15.
-Grandma, I...
-What?
At 85, you don't have time
to beat around the bush.
-Yes, Grandma.
-You're lonely, Martin.
You're lonely,
because you send everyone away.
It's damaging you.
You might be able to fool
other people, but not me.
You never could
and you never will be able to.
So.
Do you like Marlis or not?
It doesn't matter
whether I like her or not.
I'm here to find a murderer.
And that's all.
End of story.
If you say so.
He wants to find a murderer.
You should find a woman.
You'd get more out of it.
Kerstin!
Kerstin!
Kerstin?
Kerstin.
Have you seen Mum?
She's not here anymore.
Go to sleep, okay?
Kerstin?
Are you stupid? Have you seen
how hot the bike runs?
Get your bike properly fixed up.
Mate, look who it is.
They let you out of the cellar?
Leave her alone.
Theo, isn't she a bit young for you?
Max, you're such an idiot.
I've known little Sophie
since she was a nipper.
Back home they used to make me
babysit for the neighbours.
Poor you.
Did you at least get paid well?
Sure, fags and homemade schnapps.
Cool.
Hey, it's my turn now.
And? Is he right?
What? About what?
Are you too young for me?
What do you think?
Don't look so shocked. I'm just joking.
He was an arsehole, though.
Yeah.
Yeah, but he was still one of us.
When did Basti last come to training?
And then only if his dad held his hand.
-Can I sit here, Theo?
-Sure.
So if I was the arsonist,
I'd be shitting myself now.
Now he's killed someone,
the police will handle it differently.
The arsehole will hopefully
go down for life.
The jerk.
They're already close.
Then our arsonist
can cool down in the clink.
Because you're such an expert
in police investigations?
No, because after the operation
I heard the Forensics guys talking.
They found some evidence.
And you're only telling us now?
-What evidence?
-That's so cool.
Like I said, they'll get him soon.
Anyway, I've got other plans
for my weekends now.
My ladies are horny and waiting
until I'm ready for action again.
Hey, don't brag, you still rely on
your hand for your action.
What evidence?
Unbelievable...
It talks.
-You're such an arse.
-I mean...
You said they have evidence.
What evidence?
So, I didn't go up to them and say:
"Excuse me, can I listen in
a bit more closely, please?"
But they're going
to get him soon. Let's bet?
For sure.
MY NEW WHEELS: BLUE AND BRUTAL!
Hi, guys. I'm Basti Moser.
And I'm showing you
my latest conquest today.
360 HP turbocharged engine...
Franzi?
I think I've got something.
But not by any chance
from June three years ago?
Mr Moser?
I'm afraid I can't find
the documents from the sale.
I'll ask my secretary later.
Shouldn't you be looking for my
son's murderer instead of auditing me?
If I'd have known
what shit you'd come up with...
Just answer the question.
Why?
Three and a half years ago you sold
two of your own plots of land,
significantly under market value.
And we reckon that shouldn't happen,
given you're an expert.
Yeah...
Unless he urgently needed
the money for something.
And we're allowed to ask about that.
Yes.
We had to redo the roof.
And there was also
a lot wrong with the house.
I needed money urgently. So what?
That was so unpleasant for Basti
that he disappeared
for three months without a trace?
Excuse me, what?
Withdrew from school
in his A Level year.
Not in any of the fire brigade photos.
Complete silence on all social media.
That's odd, isn't it?
He went on a study trip to Canada.
And there's no internet there?
He was busy.
Fine, we'll be able to check that
with a couple of calls.
Entry visa, flight documents.
Excuse me.
-Merana.
-I'll tell you something, miss.
Not in that tone, Mr Moser.
My son's murderer is still on the loose.
And this has nothing to do with it.
Good.
Then tell us where Basti really was
and what he needed the money for.
Then we can check that off
and look at other lines of enquiry.
That was the lab.
They examined
the oily liquid at the scene.
Racing oil.
Special motorbike oil.
Do you know if your son knew anyone
who has anything to do with that?
No. Not that I know of.
Was that everything?
Hi. It's me.
I know who it is.
Let's get the arsehole.
The question is what did Moser
need so much money for so quickly.
I bet it's the classic.
Blackmail?
Okay.
So that means we're looking for someone
who in that period,
in June three years ago,
suddenly had a load of money
without a good explanation
where he got it from...
Franzi?
Shit.
Hello!
-Hello.
-Hello.
Hi.
-Black coffee, please.
-Nothing for me, thanks.
Coming right up.
Franzi. Nice to see you!
Hello, Dad.
Hello.
Franzi, we could have met at home.
Mum made a marble cake.
A marble cake.
Granny's recipe?
With rum and raisins.
-Franzi?
-One black coffee.
-One nothing.
-Thanks.
Well, you know why not.
Don't hold a grudge forever.
I'll come once we're both invited.
Me and my wife.
You said I could help you.
Is it about the arsonist?
Dad...
Where did you get the money for my flat?
What?
Three years ago, you were suddenly
dead set on me buying a flat.
And you paid
a generous amount towards it.
Yes, it was from
Aunt Pauline's inheritance.
No.
What do you mean no? It was.
I phoned Aunt Mitzi
and she asked Aunt Hanni...
And there was never any inheritance,
so don't lie to me, Dad, please.
Excuse me,
but Aunt Hanni is talking nonsense.
Hanni?
She thinks God will punish her
for even one lie.
Yes, yes, then she forgot.
I mean, how else would I get
so much money as a police officer?
Well...
Like that.
This...
What have I got to do
with a plot of Moser's land?
Moser sells his land,
but no money goes into his account.
So, where did all the money go?
Who did Moser give a heap of money
to in June three years ago?
Have you completely lost your mind?
Do you think I took a bribe, or what?
Well, you said it.
Shit.
I just want you to be honest with me.
My own daughter is accusing me?
I'm not accusing you of anything.
I want to know what happened.
Where was Basti?
I don't know anything.
It's as simple as that.
-How dare you suspect me!
-Mr Heilmayr...
Commander Heilmayr, please.
Dad!
What was the money for?
Where did Basti disappear to?
How would I know? For God's sake.
Stop this now.
And why did he suddenly turn up again?
No idea!
How would I know
why they let him out so quickly?
Let out?
A slip of the tongue.
No, it wasn't.
Where did they let Basti out of?
I'm not saying anything else.
You keep twisting my words.
Dad, please, this isn't a joke.
What do you want to do now?
Do you want to arrest me?
Your own father?
I need some fresh air.
Has anyone else been in here?
Except for Sophie? No, I don't think so.
What's going on here?
-I just wanted to see...
-You wanted to see what's in my bag.
Tell me
what you've got behind your back.
Oh, Sophie.
If you're going to steal,
don't steal from the police.
Especially not
when I'm having such a bad day.
It was a bet.
A bet?
My friend dared me
to steal money from a cop.
I was just going to photograph it
and put it back. Honestly.
Okay.
Just give it to me.
Give me your phone, please.
-What?
-Your mobile.
There you are.
There's your photo evidence.
And now give me my bag.
If I lose what's in there,
I'll lose my job, too.
Will you catch the arsonist soon?
Yes.
We're very close.
You don't need to be scared.
Please don't tell my dad about the bag.
No. I promise.
Sophie, I've seen how he treats you.
Maybe I can help.
I'm a police officer, I know people.
I don't need any help.
You don't deserve
to be treated like that by him.
You also don't deserve
having no one on your side.
So, if there's anything
you want to tell me...
Thanks.
If you change your mind,
you can call me anytime.
Bye, Franzi.
I assume he didn't tell you anything else.
No.
Where was your bag?
Just a little misunderstanding.
You know we'll have to bring
your father in for questioning.
Yes. Shit.
It's not certain yet he had
anything to do with it.
Report your conflict
of interest two days after.
Later it'll be difficult to explain.
I know.
Thanks.
Hello, Marlis.
Hi, Martin, are you okay?
Yeah, I think so.
Hey, Martin,
your grandma rang me this morning.
-What did she want?
-She invited me for a coffee.
And coincidentally
her grandson will also be there.
Her grandson who is also single,
as she mentioned in passing.
Very single.
My grandma... Oh...
This grandson earns quite well
from what I've heard.
And is generally a top fellow.
And did I say
that he's totally single?
Well...
Anything else?
No. I changed the subject
before she started praising
your personal hygiene.
Sorry.
Marlis, I'm sorry.
I didn't put her up to it. I swear.
You didn't?-No, I promise.
That's a shame.
What do you mean?
A shame, because otherwise
I'd have said I'm not drinking coffee,
but maybe you want to come over
for a glass of wine one night.
Oh, right. Well...
I don't know. That's...
Sorry, I didn't mean to be pushy.
No, you're not at all.
Eight?
Eight o'clock.
Yes.
Great. I am looking forward to it.
Me too.
Very elegant.
Little Sophie.
Can I have a beer?
Yeah, sure.
You know where they are.
Everything okay?
Yeah, hunky-dory.
What are you doing?
I'm repairing it
for a friend from Vienna.
He's a real speed junkie.
He uses it in races.
And that one? It's been there for ages.
It was the last bike
Stefan and I worked on it together.
I like having it there.
You always used to watch us,
do you remember?
You didn't chuck me out,
you'd have gotten
into trouble with your mum.
Yes.
And also because you were really sweet.
And almost invisible.
Little Sophie, what's up with you?
What do you mean?
You don't normally
just show up like this and...
What's up?
Am I still invisible?
-Theo?
-What?
Berni's car broke down
up on Pflanzberg again.
He needs towing.
Again?
-We'll talk later, okay?
-Okay.
Berni is such an idiot.
We're on our way.
This is the last time.
Tell him. Tell him!
Thanks.
I heard him anyway.
He's a true friend.
See you soon.
Boss, are we really sure?
Come on.
He'll talk and then we'll be sure.
Wait until he gets out.
He needs to be away from the car.
Boss!
-Sorry, boss.
-What?
What's he doing?
Tell me,
how stupid do you think we are?
Shit.
Gentlemen, come out, please.
Shit.
Leave the stuff here.
Come on. Shit.
-What's this?
-This?
It's an ambush, isn't it?
A case of vigilante justice?
-How do you know that we...?
-None of your business.
And believe me,
that's not your biggest problem.
I don't understand.
You're here because Moser suspects me?
No, Moser just put us on to you.
I'm here because a bunch
of other things make you suspicious.
I was in the fire station
when the fire broke out.
Anyone can confirm that.
You were one of the last to arrive.
15 minutes before the alarm.
What if it took a while
before the fire was reported?
And two of the previous arson attacks
have a direct connection to you.
One was your ex-boss' parking roof,
and he fired you.
The second one was right
by your ex-girlfriend's house.
That's just some stupid coincidence.
It's a small place.
Everyone is connected in some way.
Yeah, but not everyone
has racing oil in their garage.
The same oil
that was found at the crime scene.
Do you know how all this looks?
This is...
A firefighter wants some glory.
-Rubbish.
-Good, an alternative explanation?
About the oil,
loads of people come here.
All my friends.
Are you telling me it was one of them?
Listen.
A few times, after parties here,
was petrol missing from the garage.
Shortly after there was a fire.
And you didn't report this?
I didn't want to rat on anyone
just based on a feeling.
But I can write you a list
of all the people who were here
when petrol went missing.
That's not that many.
If you check that list...
He was so lucky
that Moser's daughter warned us.
When we start grilling him
he remembers
how suspect everyone else is.
We still go through the list, don't we?
Yes.
Good.
You have to go, right?
My gosh, yes.
RATS
You played in a band?
We were even quite successful locally.
You never heard of the Rats?
No, not exactly.
Does the band still exist?
No, unfortunately not.
Why not?
This woman is Kerstin
from the Kirchenwirt pub.
She just disappeared overnight.
She didn't say anything to anyone,
not even to her daughter.
That was the end of the band.
Bob Dylan would say
"People are strange".
That was Jim Morrison.
-I knew. I was just testing you.
-Ah, right.
Yes.
-Why do you want to test me?
-No idea.
-Tell me.
-Well...
I just...
They've caught someone now anyway.
About time.
-Absolutely.
-Yes, but it's good, eh?
Finally caught.
Took them long enough.
Do you know
what they used to do with arsonists?
They'd have just driven
them into the fire. Right!
-Now the police has him.
-The police.
Let's hope they never
let him out again, the arse...
If they do, we'll be quicker next time.
He's a coward.
A coward and a bastard.
Completely useless...
If he's such a coward, why did you
all shit yourselves because of him?
Excuse me, what?
It's true.
You're talking all big now,
but you were all totally
shit scared of the arsonist.
Who's the coward here?
How are you talking to your father?
-Is this how you speak to adults?
-Why?
What else did you expect
from a dolt like me?
Stupid girl. Got no idea about life.
Shut up. Play your card.
Come off!
How do I undo this?
-I'm going to come soon!
-Don't stop!
I told you it wasn't me!
-Pull.
-Move the hose back! Move it back.
-Pull.
-Don't trip over it.
I'll take the distributor...
-We'll put the two.
-You take the coupler.
There's another hose there.
The pattern isn't right.
Twice in one weekend.
He found out we locked up Jagner
and doesn't want
that anyone else takes the credit.
Careful with the hoses.
I'd say we can definitely
rule out Theo Jagner then.
Pretty shit to have almost
lynched the wrong person, right?
Come, let's go.
-Hello.
-Hi.
-Hi, Ankerl.
-Is there a fire or something?
She saw it from up there.
You've got a witness.
Really?
I'll deal with that.
-Hello.
-Hi.
-I heard that someone saw something.
-Yes. Alisia.
But she's not saying anything.
Will you talk to the police officer?
Excuse me, it's not true what Mum said.
Alisia did talk, but no one believed her.
-But you believe her?
-Yes.
And? What did she say?
A white mouse.
-What?
-A white mouse set the house on fire.
Okay.
Thanks.
-And she didn't say anything else?
-No, that's all.
A pyromaniac rodent. I think that's great.
Ankerl, why are you still here?
Aren't you done?
I need to help with the investigation.
Seems like you need
a bit of the old Ankerl magic.
White mouse. Great.
What's next, spontaneous combustion?
You know what?
I'd almost believe that.
We're chasing a ghost and the houses
are setting themselves alight.
And Basti Moser knocked himself out
and put himself in the house.
Exactly. Basti knocked himself out...
Basti...
Yes, yes, you're right.
I am? Really?
Rohypnol.
Basti knocked himself out...
-And then the three months.
-What are you talking about?
Is Moser still here?
Okay, I'll see if I can get hold
of a judge now.
My pleasure!
I can't see anything.
There's too much smoke.
Dad...
Go away.
Please.
Go away.
Shall I get my father?
We'd like to speak to you first.
I think you're
the sensible one of the family.
Why did no one tell us
that your brother had a drug problem?
We've just called
all the private rehab clinics.
These are the documents from when
Basti was admitted three years ago.
When he was supposedly in Canada.
-Amphetamine abuse, narcotics.
-Yes.
Canada.
That was the story we told everyone.
God forbid anyone finds out
that the son of the great Andi Moser...
Be quiet.
Why?
Why the hell do we still
want to hide this now?
What happened back then?
Why did you need that money so fast?
Why?
I was studying back then.
They just told me
that Basti had had a breakdown.
I heard of the money today
for the first time.
-No one talks to me.
-Why do you want to know?
Because you're not
the only one who lost Basti.
Dad, I just want to know
what was wrong with my little brother?
-Don't you get it?
-He had an accident.
He took my car one night.
With one of his junkie friends.
And drove it into a tree.
He didn't get badly injured,
but the passenger...
died.
He called me. He was still out of it.
I drove to him straightaway.
We put the body on the driver's seat.
And Heilmayr and his colleague...
We paid them, so they didn't look
too closely at the accident report.
What?
My father?
My dad...
Why are we talking about this?
You're standing there,
digging up an old story...
while the murder
is on the loose out there.
There is neither a murderer
nor a murder.
Of course there's a murder.
No, there's arson resulting in death.
Rohypnol,
the narcotic Basti had in his body,
is used by junkies
when they're coming down from a trip.
And we assume Basti had a relapse.
No! No!
My boy was murdered!
I get that
you want to be mad at someone.
My boy didn't kill himself!
-It was bad luck. Bad timing.
-He was murdered.
I'm sorry. It was an accident.
A stupid, senseless accident.
Franzi, are you okay?
Franzi?
Good.
Let's go for a drink.
Now?
Around here?
Something will still be open.
Yes, but certainly nowhere
where I want to go to in my uniform.
-You've got no clothes in the car?
-No.
Well...
I have, but...
But just my...
Wait, Franzi. The zip.
There you go.
-Evening.
-Hey.
Are you leaving?
I joined the police because of my dad.
He was so proud
at every family celebration.
Whisky has got a funny colour.
-Franzi.
-Yes, exactly.
His daughter.
An upstanding police officer.
Upright.
I learnt everything from him.
And then he does something like that.
-Hey, you.
-What?
-Tell me, your dad...
-Yeah.
Did he ever really disappoint you?
-That's a very intimate question.
-Sorry.
Franzi, your father might not be
the policeman you thought he was,
but it doesn't change
what kind of police officer you are.
A village idiot,
who can't even catch an arsonist?
We will. You'll see.
And you?
What's going on with you and Marlis?
-Well.
-What, well?
Did you argue?
No, the opposite.
Then what's the problem?
It's unfair to her.
It will not work out.
Martin, no one's saying you have
to marry her straight away.
No, I'm not capable of a relationship.
There's no way it'll work out. No way.
You're a coward.
-You're just shit scared.
-That's not true.
No, I have to agree with her.
-It sounds like you're scared.
-Sorry?
We all define affection
the way we learned it as a child.
And if there's an insecure relationship...
Right. You carry that with you
for the rest of your life.
And if the girl's great... Is she great?
-Yes, she is.
-There we are.
Then you have to let her in.
Even if you are shit scared.
You see, Martin.
Mouse.
Since when do you call me "mouse"?
Mouse, mouse, mouse. Wait!
What's up with you?
I'm such an idiot.
Morning.
We're looking for Sophie. Is she here?
What? What do you want from her?
We urgently need to talk
with your daughter. Is she here?
I don't know. But what does
the police want with her?
-Let us pass. We need to see her.
-Hey, just a minute.
You can't do this.
What are people going to think
if there is police outside my pub?
Sophie!
Sophie!
No, I haven't seen her.
You're welcome to come in.
You're the only police officer
who's not come to my workshop.
Let us know if you see her.
Bye.
You can come out.
Half an army is looking for you out there.
And they'll find you. You know that.
Just a little while, please.
Come here.
Come here.
Come on.
Sit down.
The first thing I want to know
is whether I can be prosecuted
for the damage that dolt has done?
How about we find you daughter first
before anything happens to her?
What do you mean?
What could happen to her?
We're talking about your child.
Yeah.
Yeah, unfortunately.
I know that well enough.
I didn't want to harm anyone.
I didn't want that.
I know.
My fire girl.
You've shown everyone, right?
They were really scared of you.
A bit.
The last fire was for me, wasn't it?
Thanks.
It's better if you hand yourself in
than if they find you.
Sophie. Sophie.
Look at me.
What happened to Basti was an accident.
You face only juvenile law.
You'll soon get through it.
I don't think I can do it.
Of course you can.
I know you can do it.
I know it.
Okay?
Okay.
Okay.
Wait. Stay here. I'll go and check.
Is there anyone she trusted?
A boyfriend?
No idea whether she had a boyfriend.
I don't think so.
Any social contact?
Some youths who hang out at the garage.
-Theo Jagner's?
-Yeah.
He's an odd guy.
The whole family. Chavs.
What do you mean?
The older brother killed himself
drink-driving a couple of years ago.
Was that with Basti Moser?
Three and a half years ago.
It was.
He also stole Andi Moser's car.
It was Theo Jagner's brother,
who died in the accident.
All clear.
It was just the waste collection.
Why are you tracking my phone?
What are you talking about?
Why are you tracking my phone?
It was a joke. It's spyware.
I put it on the phones of a few
of the gang when you went to the loo.
-It was harmless. It's funny.
-No!
There's only me on it.
You're only tracking me.
No. The others must have
their phones turned off.
No!
You couldn't just give yourself up,
could you?
It would have been so much easier.
Do you think they worked together?
Theo and Sophie?
I don't believe so.
You knew that I...
You left your rucksack
in the workshop one time.
There were ingredients
in there to make a Molly.
-You used me.
-I waited for the opportunity.
You were always so careful.
A garden shed, a letter box.
But when you started
skulking around the old house...
Then you killed him.
You killed him and dragged him there.
No. He came voluntarily.
I promised him an amazing trip.
The rehab hadn't really worked.
He didn't ask what I was giving him.
You bastard!
Why did you do it?
Because he deserved it!
Do you see? He deserved it!
He thinks he can turn up again
with the new BMW his dad bought him
and a great future...
-And my brother?
-And me? What about me?
Calm down. Be quiet.
Just wait...
I'll kill you! I'll kill you!
Let me go!
Keep still!
Don't come any closer.
Sophie.
There are petrol fumes.
One spark and you'll both go up in flames.
Good. Great!
-Little Sophie, please.
-Shut up.
He used me.
He knew I'd set fire to the house.
-He put Basti...
-Sophie.
-Shut up!
-Be quiet now.
Sophie,
we can talk over what happened.
But you don't want to die like this.
Why not? Everyone would be relieved.
That's not true.
No? There's someone
who wouldn't be happy if I was gone?
Do you know what my dad calls me?
His "fuck up".
I'd be doing him a favour.
Yes. Your father is a total arsehole.
And you want to let him decide
who you are, what you are?
Do you want to let that idiot
decide what you're worth?
Sophie.
I totally understand you're angry.
Get back.
No.
Then we'll all go up in flames.
Yes, I know that.
Why?
You're worth it to me.
I've killed someone.
Yes.
And I'm not saying
this is going to be easy.
But I won't leave you
on your own to deal with it.
And afterwards...
Afterwards you can get away from here.
Away from the village.
Away from your father.
Away from all the idiots.
And when you're out again...
You can find out who you are.
Not the arsonist.
Not Little Sophie.
You.
Who is that?
I don't know.
But I'm already
looking forward to finding out.
I've got you.
I've got you.
-It's okay.
-Okay, get up.
You're coming with me now.
-She wanted to kill me.
-Tell someone who's interested.
Go out. Go out.
It's okay.
I've got you.
It'd be smarter to deploy someone
and then... But I understand.
-Okay.
-Thanks.
Theo Jagner will confess everything.
That will be good for Sophie.
I told you you'd get the arsonist.
I just didn't think you'd save her, too.
Marlis.
Officer Heilmayr?
I'm coming.
Is it okay if I stay...
Sure.
But wash first.
You smell like a petrol station.
Well done, officer.
Thanks.
-Come inside now, kids.
-But, Mum...
-Now!
-I don't want to.
Put me down!
-Stop it!
-Don't be stupid.
Hey! A bit more discipline.
You are late.
Watching porn for too long again?
Saint Florian,
spare my house...
Shit.
Let's go! Let's go! Come on. Quick!
Shake a leg!
FIRE BRIGADE
PUB KIRCHENWIRFLAMES OF FURY
There have been six
suspected arson cases.
in the Pinzgau municipality
of Werfing since last November
The latest arson attack
occurred last night
on an empty house
on the outskirts of town.
According to the latest information,
there were no injuries.
The property damage caused by the arson
attacks amounts to a five-figure sum...
Finally.
-Hello.
-Hi.
-I asked if they could send you.
-I heard. Why are you in charge?
They merged the roles
two years ago when my dad retired.
And now I'm stuck with this jerk.
Your dad?
-No. The arsonist.
-Right, yes.
I think he enjoys
panicking people every weekend.
Was anyone living here?
No.
Young people used to party in there
and then sleep off their hangovers.
In 2018,
the council closed it up completely.
Danger of collapse.
Hey.
-But still someone was in there.
-Yes. Unfortunately.
Shit.
I should have warned you.
Warned me? What about?
I'm so pleased. That's so nice!
Ankerl, you're a firefighter now?
For a while now.
I was kicked out of prison service
because of what happened in Zell...
-Yes, I vaguely remember.
-In any case...
At a big operation like this
they come from the whole district.
Helping the community, right?
-I'm Moser. Hi.
-Inspector Merana.
Andreas Moser, chief fire officer
of the voluntary fire brigade.
Andi was the one who found the crisp.
The crisp?
You mean the burnt body?
Awful, but maybe the police will
take this a bit more seriously now.
Excuse me?
The commander here
hasn't had much success so far.
Investigating would be a bit easier
if you didn't always back your people.
That's a nasty insinuation.
Wouldn't be the first time
a firefighter started a fire,
so he could play the hero.
It's none of my people!
I'd stake my life on it.
We're the first responders
and we work our arses off.
Yes, okay.
Can we please
just look at the body now?
I've got a bit of it on my shoe.
You ran over the body?
Yeah, during the interior attack.
There's smoke everywhere.
It's pitch black. You can't see a thing.
I thought it was a log at first.
-Not identified yet, right?
-No.
Is it possible this is the arsonist
and he just made a mistake?
That would be karma, at least.
The fire was started from outside.
He'd have had to set fire to it
and then run into the burning house.
It's rather elaborate for suicide.
-Excuse me, guys.
-Not now, Ankerl.
Look. Fracture of the skull?
-You didn't kick his head, did you?
-I don't think so.
Moser, it's the third time
your wife's called.
-What does she want?
-See if you know where your son is.
He didn't come home last night.
He'll get in trouble for not being here.
There's something here.
-Do you know what that is?
-No.
But we can make a start with that.
May I?
Yes, but carefully, please.
I want to tell them on my own.
And how are things with you?
Yeah.
Are things better with your parents now?
Not really.
Families are difficult.
And you?
Are you still with... What was her name?
Connie? Nope.
Why not?
It just didn't work out.
You always say that.
And it's always true.
Basti was the best son
you could have wished for. The best.
Mr. Moser, we can come back later.
No.
Let's talk.
The quicker we're done, the quicker...
Yes, the quicker...
You were talking about Basti.
He was clever.
Determined.
He even studied business...
So that he could work in our company.
He was a natural!
Do you know if anyone
had anything against him?
It's against me.
What do you mean by that?
We agree that it was the arsonist, right?
Well, Forensics said
the same method was used,
the same accelerant.
Yes,
and I'm the head of the fire service.
He's taken my son from me.
It's proof of power.
He wants to show me who's on top.
We can't rule it out,
but it would be quite an escalation
from his previous approach.
This wouldn't have happened
if you hadn't been sloppy.
Excuse me, what?
-If you hadn't been sloppy!
-Mum.
Because you didn't catch the arsonist.
Mum, please.
And now he's taken my boy.
I understand how you feel,
but attacking
my colleague won't help Basti.
Your colleague has done nothing for weeks.
Please.
This isn't helping.
Okay.
Let's start again.
I assume Basti studied in Salzburg.
And did he come back
to the village every weekend?
No, he...
He took this semester off,
so he could look after
his first project in the company.
Real estate, right?
Yes.
Yes.
Yes, AGEBAG wants to build
a supermarket in the area.
And we handled the sale of the land.
Well...
I just oversaw it.
Basti did it all by himself.
He had real drive.
And is there anyone
who had a problem with that?
Good. I'll take that as a yes.
We need a name.
Why aren't you wearing any shoes?
Marlis Hochgatterer.
That's the old house
up on Radingerstrasse.
Franzi?
Don't let this
get under your skin, okay?
I know how you investigate.
You weren't sloppy
and you didn't miss anything.
But I should have...
No, you shouldn't. This isn't your fault.
Forensics is ready.
Who'll take one for the team
and talk to the grouches?
Oh, come on.
Rock, scissors, paper.
Hello.
PUB KIRCHENWIRYou'd have caught him long ago
if they hadn't retired you.
Stop it.
Franzi is a good police officer.
-She's very diligent.
-But she hasn't found him yet.
Wait and see. She will.
That won't bring back my barn.
Insurance says
there's nothing to be done.
-You've been asleep until now?
-Sorry, Dad.
We're a pub, not a guesthouse.
Turn around and get your jacket.
We've run out of sliced cheese.
Can't Angelika do that later?
No, she can't.
Angelika helps me cash up afterwards.
Go on, off with you.
You're too stupid to cash up.
Don't look so grumpy.
You'll be pretty one day.
Her mum didn't have
much of an arse either.
But Hannes still screwed her.
The mistake of my life.
Don't talk like that.
That's how you got
little Sophia after all.
Like I said, the mistake of my life.
Don't wear a condom once,
you're stuck with a dolt.
Does she have a boyfriend already?
What?
With that face she's always pulling?
ARSONIST STRIKES AGAIN
A VILLAGE IN FEAR
Hello?
Okay, you're going to
empty your pockets.
And then let's both hope
there's no lighter in there.
You think I'm the arsonist?
I think you're a stranger,
sneaking around my yard unannounced,
while someone out there
is burning down houses for fun.
So, empty your pockets.
Okay, keep calm.
I'm a police officer from Salzburg.
-Your ID?
-Could you put the gun down first?
I could. I don't want to. Your ID.
Yes, one moment.
You're...
Martin?
Martin Merana?
Don't you recognise me?
Aren't you Marlis
from the open-air bath?
Yes.
-Hello!
-Hello.
Hey, I'm sorry about the...
The mood around here
has become pretty tense.
Yes.
Hey, you're Sophie, aren't you?
The innkeeper's daughter.
Shall I give you a lift?
No need.
The pub is on my way anyway.
Come on. Get in.
So, ham and cheese toasties
are back on the menu now.
I wouldn't eat them.
The cheese is fresh,
but the ham's been around for weeks.
So, no ham schnitzel either.
And no potato goulash.
Why? Is there ham in it?
No, but Angelika can't cook.
Thanks for the warning.
Thought about a job in marketing?
No. I'm too stupid for college.
Says who?
Seriously. Says who?
Your dad?
From whom you can't
even safely order a toastie?
Oh no, because of that idiot
I'll get at least three
hysterical calls from neighbours.
They're just scared.
Everyone's scared.
Yes, they are.
And now that someone has died...
Who died?
Sorry. I thought everyone knew.
We found a body in the house.
The son of the fire brigade chief.
Basti was in the house?
He was inside when it burnt?
Yes. I know it's awful.
I need to get out.
Are you sure?
I can take you up the street.
No, here's great. Really.
Okay.
Bye. Thanks for the lift.
Since when is your name Hochgatterer?
Since I got married.
-You've got a husband?
-I got rid of him, luckily.
I mean...
I got divorced.
That's good.
That means that you're...
I thought you were in Hamburg.
I was for a few years.
And...
then I was in Paris,
then in Buenos Aires.
Hamburg, Paris, Buenos Aires.
-Now here.
-Yes.
My grandfather died a few years ago.
I inherited the farm
and I thought: "Hey, why not?"
Fresh air, beautiful landscape...
mysterious arson attacks
with people fighting each other...
Just idyllic.
Now we're back on the subject,
you and Moser Junior, Basti...
Look...
A lot of land came with the house.
Apart from the horse and foal
I have no livestock.
And as a children's book editor
I don't do much farming.
So you sold him the remaining land?
Unfortunately it wasn't worth a lot,
because rezoning
was supposedly impossible.
Exactly.
The ink on the contract was barely dry,
Moser senior pulls a few strings
at the local council,
and suddenly, miraculously,
the land can be built on
and Basti sells it for twenty times
the price to his supermarket people.
Okay, so you can see
that that's quite a motive, right?
Yes.
But...
Look...
What?
Marlis...
From last night.
This is what happens when you're
up to your shoulder in a mare in foal.
The vet was here until 2am.
He can confirm it.
Where exactly
were you yesterday evening?
Berni, don't start.
I just asked him a simple question.
We were all at the fire station.
Yes, and I was at home next to
my phone and arrived in five minutes.
So now you think it was me?
Everyone thinks it was one of us.
-What if that's true?
-And why me? Why not you?
-Lads...
-Who always wants to be the hero?
-Always the first in uniform.
-What?
-You think Steffi will take you back.
-Arsehole!
We're all shattered.
-Don't touch me!
-Stop this shit!
Admit that it was you!
-Stop this shit!
-Admit it was you!
Don't touch me!
Don't touch me!
Admit that it was you!
Boss, we're sorry.
In case you haven't heard:
My boy is dead.
I don't want to believe that one of
my guys could do something like this.
But if it was
one of you...
Don't think
I'll just leave it up to the police.
Clean this up.
-What footprints?
-Half a footprint.
But it's
not from the firefighter boots.
Combat boots. Hard to gauge the size.
But we've got the brand and there's
visible damage on the heel.
-And otherwise?
-Otherwise...
Same accelerant
as used in the other attacks.
They also found residue
of an "oily liquid".
This means if we find the boot,
we can clearly identify it.
Thank you.
That's 3.23 euros
for photocopies of the land register.
And VAT of 65 cents.
Yes, of course.
-So keep the change. Thanks.
-Thanks.
LAND REGISTER
Great. Homework.
The pathology report.
Not a fracture of the skull.
"The skull cracked due to the heat.
Cause of death:
smoke inhalation during the fire."
It was an accident.
Look at the toxicology report.
"Rapid test for benzodiazepines: positive.
Probably Rohypnol."
That's knockout drops.
Yes, I know.
We have
a lot of village discos around here.
He sedated him and set him on fire.
So it wasn't an accident.
-What are you doing?
-Leave it. Let go.
-What are you doing?
-Let go!
We're getting a new delivery tomorrow.
Definitely not! I need it urgently.
I was here first. I was here first!
SPECIAL OFFER - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Unbelievable. They're all going mad.
If I'd have known
it would only take a few arson attacks
for you to finally visit...
You'd have started the fires yourself?
Oh, yes!
Marlis Hochgatterer is nice, isn't she?
Yes, when she's not
threatening me with a firearm...
Come on!
You said it wasn't even loaded.
-She's a nice woman.
-I think so, too.
I've met her a few times while shopping.
All alone.
Grandma, have you got a pen?
Couldn't she be the woman for you?
I think I'll call Annie now.
So she doesn't worry.
So, before you were
in a relationship with Alma,
you were very much in love with Marlis.
Yes, when I was 15.
We know what's good for us at 15.
-Grandma, I...
-What?
At 85, you don't have time
to beat around the bush.
-Yes, Grandma.
-You're lonely, Martin.
You're lonely,
because you send everyone away.
It's damaging you.
You might be able to fool
other people, but not me.
You never could
and you never will be able to.
So.
Do you like Marlis or not?
It doesn't matter
whether I like her or not.
I'm here to find a murderer.
And that's all.
End of story.
If you say so.
He wants to find a murderer.
You should find a woman.
You'd get more out of it.
Kerstin!
Kerstin!
Kerstin?
Kerstin.
Have you seen Mum?
She's not here anymore.
Go to sleep, okay?
Kerstin?
Are you stupid? Have you seen
how hot the bike runs?
Get your bike properly fixed up.
Mate, look who it is.
They let you out of the cellar?
Leave her alone.
Theo, isn't she a bit young for you?
Max, you're such an idiot.
I've known little Sophie
since she was a nipper.
Back home they used to make me
babysit for the neighbours.
Poor you.
Did you at least get paid well?
Sure, fags and homemade schnapps.
Cool.
Hey, it's my turn now.
And? Is he right?
What? About what?
Are you too young for me?
What do you think?
Don't look so shocked. I'm just joking.
He was an arsehole, though.
Yeah.
Yeah, but he was still one of us.
When did Basti last come to training?
And then only if his dad held his hand.
-Can I sit here, Theo?
-Sure.
So if I was the arsonist,
I'd be shitting myself now.
Now he's killed someone,
the police will handle it differently.
The arsehole will hopefully
go down for life.
The jerk.
They're already close.
Then our arsonist
can cool down in the clink.
Because you're such an expert
in police investigations?
No, because after the operation
I heard the Forensics guys talking.
They found some evidence.
And you're only telling us now?
-What evidence?
-That's so cool.
Like I said, they'll get him soon.
Anyway, I've got other plans
for my weekends now.
My ladies are horny and waiting
until I'm ready for action again.
Hey, don't brag, you still rely on
your hand for your action.
What evidence?
Unbelievable...
It talks.
-You're such an arse.
-I mean...
You said they have evidence.
What evidence?
So, I didn't go up to them and say:
"Excuse me, can I listen in
a bit more closely, please?"
But they're going
to get him soon. Let's bet?
For sure.
MY NEW WHEELS: BLUE AND BRUTAL!
Hi, guys. I'm Basti Moser.
And I'm showing you
my latest conquest today.
360 HP turbocharged engine...
Franzi?
I think I've got something.
But not by any chance
from June three years ago?
Mr Moser?
I'm afraid I can't find
the documents from the sale.
I'll ask my secretary later.
Shouldn't you be looking for my
son's murderer instead of auditing me?
If I'd have known
what shit you'd come up with...
Just answer the question.
Why?
Three and a half years ago you sold
two of your own plots of land,
significantly under market value.
And we reckon that shouldn't happen,
given you're an expert.
Yeah...
Unless he urgently needed
the money for something.
And we're allowed to ask about that.
Yes.
We had to redo the roof.
And there was also
a lot wrong with the house.
I needed money urgently. So what?
That was so unpleasant for Basti
that he disappeared
for three months without a trace?
Excuse me, what?
Withdrew from school
in his A Level year.
Not in any of the fire brigade photos.
Complete silence on all social media.
That's odd, isn't it?
He went on a study trip to Canada.
And there's no internet there?
He was busy.
Fine, we'll be able to check that
with a couple of calls.
Entry visa, flight documents.
Excuse me.
-Merana.
-I'll tell you something, miss.
Not in that tone, Mr Moser.
My son's murderer is still on the loose.
And this has nothing to do with it.
Good.
Then tell us where Basti really was
and what he needed the money for.
Then we can check that off
and look at other lines of enquiry.
That was the lab.
They examined
the oily liquid at the scene.
Racing oil.
Special motorbike oil.
Do you know if your son knew anyone
who has anything to do with that?
No. Not that I know of.
Was that everything?
Hi. It's me.
I know who it is.
Let's get the arsehole.
The question is what did Moser
need so much money for so quickly.
I bet it's the classic.
Blackmail?
Okay.
So that means we're looking for someone
who in that period,
in June three years ago,
suddenly had a load of money
without a good explanation
where he got it from...
Franzi?
Shit.
Hello!
-Hello.
-Hello.
Hi.
-Black coffee, please.
-Nothing for me, thanks.
Coming right up.
Franzi. Nice to see you!
Hello, Dad.
Hello.
Franzi, we could have met at home.
Mum made a marble cake.
A marble cake.
Granny's recipe?
With rum and raisins.
-Franzi?
-One black coffee.
-One nothing.
-Thanks.
Well, you know why not.
Don't hold a grudge forever.
I'll come once we're both invited.
Me and my wife.
You said I could help you.
Is it about the arsonist?
Dad...
Where did you get the money for my flat?
What?
Three years ago, you were suddenly
dead set on me buying a flat.
And you paid
a generous amount towards it.
Yes, it was from
Aunt Pauline's inheritance.
No.
What do you mean no? It was.
I phoned Aunt Mitzi
and she asked Aunt Hanni...
And there was never any inheritance,
so don't lie to me, Dad, please.
Excuse me,
but Aunt Hanni is talking nonsense.
Hanni?
She thinks God will punish her
for even one lie.
Yes, yes, then she forgot.
I mean, how else would I get
so much money as a police officer?
Well...
Like that.
This...
What have I got to do
with a plot of Moser's land?
Moser sells his land,
but no money goes into his account.
So, where did all the money go?
Who did Moser give a heap of money
to in June three years ago?
Have you completely lost your mind?
Do you think I took a bribe, or what?
Well, you said it.
Shit.
I just want you to be honest with me.
My own daughter is accusing me?
I'm not accusing you of anything.
I want to know what happened.
Where was Basti?
I don't know anything.
It's as simple as that.
-How dare you suspect me!
-Mr Heilmayr...
Commander Heilmayr, please.
Dad!
What was the money for?
Where did Basti disappear to?
How would I know? For God's sake.
Stop this now.
And why did he suddenly turn up again?
No idea!
How would I know
why they let him out so quickly?
Let out?
A slip of the tongue.
No, it wasn't.
Where did they let Basti out of?
I'm not saying anything else.
You keep twisting my words.
Dad, please, this isn't a joke.
What do you want to do now?
Do you want to arrest me?
Your own father?
I need some fresh air.
Has anyone else been in here?
Except for Sophie? No, I don't think so.
What's going on here?
-I just wanted to see...
-You wanted to see what's in my bag.
Tell me
what you've got behind your back.
Oh, Sophie.
If you're going to steal,
don't steal from the police.
Especially not
when I'm having such a bad day.
It was a bet.
A bet?
My friend dared me
to steal money from a cop.
I was just going to photograph it
and put it back. Honestly.
Okay.
Just give it to me.
Give me your phone, please.
-What?
-Your mobile.
There you are.
There's your photo evidence.
And now give me my bag.
If I lose what's in there,
I'll lose my job, too.
Will you catch the arsonist soon?
Yes.
We're very close.
You don't need to be scared.
Please don't tell my dad about the bag.
No. I promise.
Sophie, I've seen how he treats you.
Maybe I can help.
I'm a police officer, I know people.
I don't need any help.
You don't deserve
to be treated like that by him.
You also don't deserve
having no one on your side.
So, if there's anything
you want to tell me...
Thanks.
If you change your mind,
you can call me anytime.
Bye, Franzi.
I assume he didn't tell you anything else.
No.
Where was your bag?
Just a little misunderstanding.
You know we'll have to bring
your father in for questioning.
Yes. Shit.
It's not certain yet he had
anything to do with it.
Report your conflict
of interest two days after.
Later it'll be difficult to explain.
I know.
Thanks.
Hello, Marlis.
Hi, Martin, are you okay?
Yeah, I think so.
Hey, Martin,
your grandma rang me this morning.
-What did she want?
-She invited me for a coffee.
And coincidentally
her grandson will also be there.
Her grandson who is also single,
as she mentioned in passing.
Very single.
My grandma... Oh...
This grandson earns quite well
from what I've heard.
And is generally a top fellow.
And did I say
that he's totally single?
Well...
Anything else?
No. I changed the subject
before she started praising
your personal hygiene.
Sorry.
Marlis, I'm sorry.
I didn't put her up to it. I swear.
You didn't?-No, I promise.
That's a shame.
What do you mean?
A shame, because otherwise
I'd have said I'm not drinking coffee,
but maybe you want to come over
for a glass of wine one night.
Oh, right. Well...
I don't know. That's...
Sorry, I didn't mean to be pushy.
No, you're not at all.
Eight?
Eight o'clock.
Yes.
Great. I am looking forward to it.
Me too.
Very elegant.
Little Sophie.
Can I have a beer?
Yeah, sure.
You know where they are.
Everything okay?
Yeah, hunky-dory.
What are you doing?
I'm repairing it
for a friend from Vienna.
He's a real speed junkie.
He uses it in races.
And that one? It's been there for ages.
It was the last bike
Stefan and I worked on it together.
I like having it there.
You always used to watch us,
do you remember?
You didn't chuck me out,
you'd have gotten
into trouble with your mum.
Yes.
And also because you were really sweet.
And almost invisible.
Little Sophie, what's up with you?
What do you mean?
You don't normally
just show up like this and...
What's up?
Am I still invisible?
-Theo?
-What?
Berni's car broke down
up on Pflanzberg again.
He needs towing.
Again?
-We'll talk later, okay?
-Okay.
Berni is such an idiot.
We're on our way.
This is the last time.
Tell him. Tell him!
Thanks.
I heard him anyway.
He's a true friend.
See you soon.
Boss, are we really sure?
Come on.
He'll talk and then we'll be sure.
Wait until he gets out.
He needs to be away from the car.
Boss!
-Sorry, boss.
-What?
What's he doing?
Tell me,
how stupid do you think we are?
Shit.
Gentlemen, come out, please.
Shit.
Leave the stuff here.
Come on. Shit.
-What's this?
-This?
It's an ambush, isn't it?
A case of vigilante justice?
-How do you know that we...?
-None of your business.
And believe me,
that's not your biggest problem.
I don't understand.
You're here because Moser suspects me?
No, Moser just put us on to you.
I'm here because a bunch
of other things make you suspicious.
I was in the fire station
when the fire broke out.
Anyone can confirm that.
You were one of the last to arrive.
15 minutes before the alarm.
What if it took a while
before the fire was reported?
And two of the previous arson attacks
have a direct connection to you.
One was your ex-boss' parking roof,
and he fired you.
The second one was right
by your ex-girlfriend's house.
That's just some stupid coincidence.
It's a small place.
Everyone is connected in some way.
Yeah, but not everyone
has racing oil in their garage.
The same oil
that was found at the crime scene.
Do you know how all this looks?
This is...
A firefighter wants some glory.
-Rubbish.
-Good, an alternative explanation?
About the oil,
loads of people come here.
All my friends.
Are you telling me it was one of them?
Listen.
A few times, after parties here,
was petrol missing from the garage.
Shortly after there was a fire.
And you didn't report this?
I didn't want to rat on anyone
just based on a feeling.
But I can write you a list
of all the people who were here
when petrol went missing.
That's not that many.
If you check that list...
He was so lucky
that Moser's daughter warned us.
When we start grilling him
he remembers
how suspect everyone else is.
We still go through the list, don't we?
Yes.
Good.
You have to go, right?
My gosh, yes.
RATS
You played in a band?
We were even quite successful locally.
You never heard of the Rats?
No, not exactly.
Does the band still exist?
No, unfortunately not.
Why not?
This woman is Kerstin
from the Kirchenwirt pub.
She just disappeared overnight.
She didn't say anything to anyone,
not even to her daughter.
That was the end of the band.
Bob Dylan would say
"People are strange".
That was Jim Morrison.
-I knew. I was just testing you.
-Ah, right.
Yes.
-Why do you want to test me?
-No idea.
-Tell me.
-Well...
I just...
They've caught someone now anyway.
About time.
-Absolutely.
-Yes, but it's good, eh?
Finally caught.
Took them long enough.
Do you know
what they used to do with arsonists?
They'd have just driven
them into the fire. Right!
-Now the police has him.
-The police.
Let's hope they never
let him out again, the arse...
If they do, we'll be quicker next time.
He's a coward.
A coward and a bastard.
Completely useless...
If he's such a coward, why did you
all shit yourselves because of him?
Excuse me, what?
It's true.
You're talking all big now,
but you were all totally
shit scared of the arsonist.
Who's the coward here?
How are you talking to your father?
-Is this how you speak to adults?
-Why?
What else did you expect
from a dolt like me?
Stupid girl. Got no idea about life.
Shut up. Play your card.
Come off!
How do I undo this?
-I'm going to come soon!
-Don't stop!
I told you it wasn't me!
-Pull.
-Move the hose back! Move it back.
-Pull.
-Don't trip over it.
I'll take the distributor...
-We'll put the two.
-You take the coupler.
There's another hose there.
The pattern isn't right.
Twice in one weekend.
He found out we locked up Jagner
and doesn't want
that anyone else takes the credit.
Careful with the hoses.
I'd say we can definitely
rule out Theo Jagner then.
Pretty shit to have almost
lynched the wrong person, right?
Come, let's go.
-Hello.
-Hi.
-Hi, Ankerl.
-Is there a fire or something?
She saw it from up there.
You've got a witness.
Really?
I'll deal with that.
-Hello.
-Hi.
-I heard that someone saw something.
-Yes. Alisia.
But she's not saying anything.
Will you talk to the police officer?
Excuse me, it's not true what Mum said.
Alisia did talk, but no one believed her.
-But you believe her?
-Yes.
And? What did she say?
A white mouse.
-What?
-A white mouse set the house on fire.
Okay.
Thanks.
-And she didn't say anything else?
-No, that's all.
A pyromaniac rodent. I think that's great.
Ankerl, why are you still here?
Aren't you done?
I need to help with the investigation.
Seems like you need
a bit of the old Ankerl magic.
White mouse. Great.
What's next, spontaneous combustion?
You know what?
I'd almost believe that.
We're chasing a ghost and the houses
are setting themselves alight.
And Basti Moser knocked himself out
and put himself in the house.
Exactly. Basti knocked himself out...
Basti...
Yes, yes, you're right.
I am? Really?
Rohypnol.
Basti knocked himself out...
-And then the three months.
-What are you talking about?
Is Moser still here?
Okay, I'll see if I can get hold
of a judge now.
My pleasure!
I can't see anything.
There's too much smoke.
Dad...
Go away.
Please.
Go away.
Shall I get my father?
We'd like to speak to you first.
I think you're
the sensible one of the family.
Why did no one tell us
that your brother had a drug problem?
We've just called
all the private rehab clinics.
These are the documents from when
Basti was admitted three years ago.
When he was supposedly in Canada.
-Amphetamine abuse, narcotics.
-Yes.
Canada.
That was the story we told everyone.
God forbid anyone finds out
that the son of the great Andi Moser...
Be quiet.
Why?
Why the hell do we still
want to hide this now?
What happened back then?
Why did you need that money so fast?
Why?
I was studying back then.
They just told me
that Basti had had a breakdown.
I heard of the money today
for the first time.
-No one talks to me.
-Why do you want to know?
Because you're not
the only one who lost Basti.
Dad, I just want to know
what was wrong with my little brother?
-Don't you get it?
-He had an accident.
He took my car one night.
With one of his junkie friends.
And drove it into a tree.
He didn't get badly injured,
but the passenger...
died.
He called me. He was still out of it.
I drove to him straightaway.
We put the body on the driver's seat.
And Heilmayr and his colleague...
We paid them, so they didn't look
too closely at the accident report.
What?
My father?
My dad...
Why are we talking about this?
You're standing there,
digging up an old story...
while the murder
is on the loose out there.
There is neither a murderer
nor a murder.
Of course there's a murder.
No, there's arson resulting in death.
Rohypnol,
the narcotic Basti had in his body,
is used by junkies
when they're coming down from a trip.
And we assume Basti had a relapse.
No! No!
My boy was murdered!
I get that
you want to be mad at someone.
My boy didn't kill himself!
-It was bad luck. Bad timing.
-He was murdered.
I'm sorry. It was an accident.
A stupid, senseless accident.
Franzi, are you okay?
Franzi?
Good.
Let's go for a drink.
Now?
Around here?
Something will still be open.
Yes, but certainly nowhere
where I want to go to in my uniform.
-You've got no clothes in the car?
-No.
Well...
I have, but...
But just my...
Wait, Franzi. The zip.
There you go.
-Evening.
-Hey.
Are you leaving?
I joined the police because of my dad.
He was so proud
at every family celebration.
Whisky has got a funny colour.
-Franzi.
-Yes, exactly.
His daughter.
An upstanding police officer.
Upright.
I learnt everything from him.
And then he does something like that.
-Hey, you.
-What?
-Tell me, your dad...
-Yeah.
Did he ever really disappoint you?
-That's a very intimate question.
-Sorry.
Franzi, your father might not be
the policeman you thought he was,
but it doesn't change
what kind of police officer you are.
A village idiot,
who can't even catch an arsonist?
We will. You'll see.
And you?
What's going on with you and Marlis?
-Well.
-What, well?
Did you argue?
No, the opposite.
Then what's the problem?
It's unfair to her.
It will not work out.
Martin, no one's saying you have
to marry her straight away.
No, I'm not capable of a relationship.
There's no way it'll work out. No way.
You're a coward.
-You're just shit scared.
-That's not true.
No, I have to agree with her.
-It sounds like you're scared.
-Sorry?
We all define affection
the way we learned it as a child.
And if there's an insecure relationship...
Right. You carry that with you
for the rest of your life.
And if the girl's great... Is she great?
-Yes, she is.
-There we are.
Then you have to let her in.
Even if you are shit scared.
You see, Martin.
Mouse.
Since when do you call me "mouse"?
Mouse, mouse, mouse. Wait!
What's up with you?
I'm such an idiot.
Morning.
We're looking for Sophie. Is she here?
What? What do you want from her?
We urgently need to talk
with your daughter. Is she here?
I don't know. But what does
the police want with her?
-Let us pass. We need to see her.
-Hey, just a minute.
You can't do this.
What are people going to think
if there is police outside my pub?
Sophie!
Sophie!
No, I haven't seen her.
You're welcome to come in.
You're the only police officer
who's not come to my workshop.
Let us know if you see her.
Bye.
You can come out.
Half an army is looking for you out there.
And they'll find you. You know that.
Just a little while, please.
Come here.
Come here.
Come on.
Sit down.
The first thing I want to know
is whether I can be prosecuted
for the damage that dolt has done?
How about we find you daughter first
before anything happens to her?
What do you mean?
What could happen to her?
We're talking about your child.
Yeah.
Yeah, unfortunately.
I know that well enough.
I didn't want to harm anyone.
I didn't want that.
I know.
My fire girl.
You've shown everyone, right?
They were really scared of you.
A bit.
The last fire was for me, wasn't it?
Thanks.
It's better if you hand yourself in
than if they find you.
Sophie. Sophie.
Look at me.
What happened to Basti was an accident.
You face only juvenile law.
You'll soon get through it.
I don't think I can do it.
Of course you can.
I know you can do it.
I know it.
Okay?
Okay.
Okay.
Wait. Stay here. I'll go and check.
Is there anyone she trusted?
A boyfriend?
No idea whether she had a boyfriend.
I don't think so.
Any social contact?
Some youths who hang out at the garage.
-Theo Jagner's?
-Yeah.
He's an odd guy.
The whole family. Chavs.
What do you mean?
The older brother killed himself
drink-driving a couple of years ago.
Was that with Basti Moser?
Three and a half years ago.
It was.
He also stole Andi Moser's car.
It was Theo Jagner's brother,
who died in the accident.
All clear.
It was just the waste collection.
Why are you tracking my phone?
What are you talking about?
Why are you tracking my phone?
It was a joke. It's spyware.
I put it on the phones of a few
of the gang when you went to the loo.
-It was harmless. It's funny.
-No!
There's only me on it.
You're only tracking me.
No. The others must have
their phones turned off.
No!
You couldn't just give yourself up,
could you?
It would have been so much easier.
Do you think they worked together?
Theo and Sophie?
I don't believe so.
You knew that I...
You left your rucksack
in the workshop one time.
There were ingredients
in there to make a Molly.
-You used me.
-I waited for the opportunity.
You were always so careful.
A garden shed, a letter box.
But when you started
skulking around the old house...
Then you killed him.
You killed him and dragged him there.
No. He came voluntarily.
I promised him an amazing trip.
The rehab hadn't really worked.
He didn't ask what I was giving him.
You bastard!
Why did you do it?
Because he deserved it!
Do you see? He deserved it!
He thinks he can turn up again
with the new BMW his dad bought him
and a great future...
-And my brother?
-And me? What about me?
Calm down. Be quiet.
Just wait...
I'll kill you! I'll kill you!
Let me go!
Keep still!
Don't come any closer.
Sophie.
There are petrol fumes.
One spark and you'll both go up in flames.
Good. Great!
-Little Sophie, please.
-Shut up.
He used me.
He knew I'd set fire to the house.
-He put Basti...
-Sophie.
-Shut up!
-Be quiet now.
Sophie,
we can talk over what happened.
But you don't want to die like this.
Why not? Everyone would be relieved.
That's not true.
No? There's someone
who wouldn't be happy if I was gone?
Do you know what my dad calls me?
His "fuck up".
I'd be doing him a favour.
Yes. Your father is a total arsehole.
And you want to let him decide
who you are, what you are?
Do you want to let that idiot
decide what you're worth?
Sophie.
I totally understand you're angry.
Get back.
No.
Then we'll all go up in flames.
Yes, I know that.
Why?
You're worth it to me.
I've killed someone.
Yes.
And I'm not saying
this is going to be easy.
But I won't leave you
on your own to deal with it.
And afterwards...
Afterwards you can get away from here.
Away from the village.
Away from your father.
Away from all the idiots.
And when you're out again...
You can find out who you are.
Not the arsonist.
Not Little Sophie.
You.
Who is that?
I don't know.
But I'm already
looking forward to finding out.
I've got you.
I've got you.
-It's okay.
-Okay, get up.
You're coming with me now.
-She wanted to kill me.
-Tell someone who's interested.
Go out. Go out.
It's okay.
I've got you.
It'd be smarter to deploy someone
and then... But I understand.
-Okay.
-Thanks.
Theo Jagner will confess everything.
That will be good for Sophie.
I told you you'd get the arsonist.
I just didn't think you'd save her, too.
Marlis.
Officer Heilmayr?
I'm coming.
Is it okay if I stay...
Sure.
But wash first.
You smell like a petrol station.
Well done, officer.
Thanks.