Here Be Dragons (2022) Movie Script
1
What are you thinking about?
A farm.
A house.
You and me back home.
Or we could live here.
It'll be different
when the war's over.
Lejla!
Lejla!
My brother.
Locke!
Where the fuck have you been?
Sorry, Sarge.
Just around.
Just around?
Are you dense?
You've got to be
fucking kidding me.
You've only been
here two months.
Once again, thank you
for dinner, Mr. Ibrahimovi.
Of course, our people
are glad to see that
at least UN are here.
Nice of you to join us, Locke.
Right, let's go.
Showtime, bellend.
Be prepared for anything.
Tell them no sudden movements.
Ivan Novak.
Captain Hollows.
British Army.
He says your men
look like babies.
He's asking where his
other two men are.
Tell him these were
all we were given.
Stop wasting my time.
The deal was thirty
bodies for five of my men.
If you try to fuck
me, my men will
dynamite the children
they have locked up in
the previous village.
And feed their
remains to the pigs.
These women were supposed
to be a bonus, but
instead he will give
them to his men to...
To enjoy.
Those women are protected
by the Geneva Convention.
You cause them harm and you
will be indicted for war crimes.
And I will personally
give evidence at your trial.
Do you know what they
did to my people, Captain?
Last week.
Just a few miles from here.
Seventy-six
decent men, women and children
were pushed together
into a pit
and burned alive.
An eye for an eye leaves the
whole world blind, Ivan.
I'm sorry, Captain.
This is not your war.
These are not your people.
The United Nations mission...
He doesn't give a fuck
about the UN, brother.
You're not even
supposed to be here.
You know it.
We know it.
The whole fucking
world knows it.
And who are you?
There's a man alive
on that truck, you know.
He's been shot up
pretty good but...
He's still kicking.
What do you think?
I think we should get
the fuck out of here, Sir.
He's right.
You should.
I'll even let you take
the man in the truck.
But under one condition.
He must get him.
Emir?
Emir.
Where's Lejla?
David?
Where is she, Emir?
Is she in there?
I need a stretcher!
Focus, Emir.
Where is she?
Where is she?!
They shot everyone.
The whole family.
They're all dead.
Just kill me.
Kill me now.
Back off!
What did you do to his family?
Where are the women?
Locke!
What the actual fuck!
Stand down!
What did you do?
I said stand down!
They refused to be
separated from each other.
The girl started running.
We told her to stop
or we would shoot.
She didn't listen.
It was unfortunate.
What are you doing
here, English boy?
David, drop your
fucking weapon, man!
David?
Your name's David?
Could this be he, Father?
You think killing
me will end this?
King David?
Do it then.
Right here.
If you think it will make
the world a better place,
just do it.
Do it!
Jesus Christ, Locke.
What's wrong with you, man?
Let's go.
From atrocities to justice,
the ICTY set global
precedents on war crimes,
crimes against
humanity and genocide.
Over twenty-five years,
we have held key
individuals accountable,
from military leaders
to heads of state.
We have broken down
the culture of impunity
for war crimes
and given a voice
to the victims.
We convene today proud
that none of the accused
remain at large
and no investigation
is ongoing.
Go ahead.
The presidents of
Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia
have recently described
the tribunal as
basically an
ineffective nightmare.
Considering the hundreds
of criminals who seem to
have escaped justice,
do you think they have a point?
Well, no judicial process
is entirely comprehensive.
We must focus on our successes.
Albeit with a limited budget,
we achieved justice
and a sense of closure
for thousands of victims.
In the interests of
reconciliation,
there must ultimately
be an end to this process.
Is one of them for me?
To a job well done, I guess.
More like a job half done.
Come on, David.
You've given the best years of your
life to this thing.
I'm kind of with your boss.
Even with mass murder,
we have to move on.
So where are you moving on to?
Geneva.
Could be good with
the right person.
They gave me a travel budget.
Small permanent staff.
Close to the ski fields.
A good former war
crimes investigator
could easily find a job there.
Well don't think
too hard, David.
There's a lot of lonely,
divorced men around.
Plenty of options then.
I don't know why I bother.
I mean this seriously,
as a friend and a
fellow forty-something.
Life's too short, David.
We only have what we have.
I know you've been through shit.
But you're in some
kind of a guilt loop
and you're going to
have to find a way to
get out of it somehow.
Enjoy your life, David.
You know where to find me.
Mr. Locke.
You were in the bar.
I was hoping for a
moment of your time, sir.
If you want an
interview, get in line.
You know the rules.
I'm not here for
an interview, sir.
I represent Mr.
Emir Ibrahimovi.
And he would very much
like to speak with you.
After you, Mr. Locke.
Please.
Don't look so stunned,
David.
People change.
Some of us more than others.
I looked for you for years.
I did not wish to be found.
We could have used
your testimony.
You must understand me.
Months of questions.
Examination and
cross-examination.
Recalling in front of
the world what I did
not wish to recall.
Can you blame me, David?
It's been twenty-five
years since I asked
you to kill me.
They sent me to
Sweden for my sins.
With God's help, I met
some good people and
rebuilt my life.
The steel business.
Not much fun, but it
turns a pretty dime.
And?
And I'm sorry, David.
I'm sorry.
I never thanked you.
Never had the chance.
That's why I'm here.
You have done my people
a great service.
Granted within the political
and financial limits
which were set for you.
I don't make the rules.
I accept that.
But the private sector...
Is a little different.
"Portrait of a Man"
by Modigliani.
It was stolen from my family
home hours before you pulled
me from that truck.
This account
was opened the same day
I bought that painting on the
black market in Budapest.
The money has set there
untouched gathering
interest ever since.
That is until...
Some time ago, a woman
named Mira Vukovi,
some singer in a Belgrade bar,
starts getting eight hundred
euros a month from the account.
Who is she, David?
Why is she getting my money?
Why now?
Ivan Novak is dead.
I don't believe that.
Neither do you.
Bowel cancer.
I've seen all the records,
interviewed the doctors.
Doctors are cheap.
You saw the body?
I went to the funeral.
Did you see the dead body?
I saw a picture.
They look very different
when they are dead.
It could be anyone.
I assumed a man of your...
Experience...
Understood this.
Is it so hard to believe, David?
The man was clever and cautious.
Well connected. I mean, come on.
A wanted man with a half
a million unclaimed
in a Swiss bank,
dies of a long illness
in the Balkans.
Even in Bosnia he
couldn't run forever.
So with the aid of a few
friends, doctors and professors,
all of them above suspicion.
He faked his death,
changed his appearance,
and covered his tracks so
expertly that even you
nor I could follow him.
Bring him to The Hague, David.
I will give you
anything you need.
We'll arrest him on the tarmac.
Drag him through a thousand
days of court like the others.
There is still the ICC.
We can do it there.
For that, I will testify.
For justice.
It's what the world needs.
It's what my people deserve.
It's what you deserve.
I know you'll do the
right thing, David.
The account's genuine.
Linked to a shell
company in Bulgaria.
David, remind me how
long you've been with us.
I started the same time
as you last I checked.
We got everyone we
said we would.
Turned a blind eye to others.
If the world believes
Novak is dead,
where is the benefit in
resurrecting him?
I could go in alone.
Confirm his identity.
No one would have to know
until we actually had him.
And then what?
Kidnap him like the others?
Spark a diplomatic incident?
Start this whole circus again?
Is that what this was?
Is that what the
Nuremberg trials were?
There is a process, David.
Justice is seen to be done.
Then the healing begins and
the society comes back together.
Until the next monster
raises its ugly head.
If you want to chase monsters,
there will never
be any shortage.
I want this monster.
It's personal, isn't it?
This is why I can't help you.
This is why you should
leave this one alone.
Thank you, Erica.
I'm off now.
My name is Milo uri.
Matija.
Jovan Petrovi.
Milan.
But you're not from
around here, are you.
I'm here now.
Each step you've made
has brought you here.
We can help you.
You will feel again.
There will be an end
to your suffering.
Or your money back.
Daddy.
Milan.
Say hello in English.
Hello?
Emir.
David.
Oh yes, yes, I've been
trying to get you.
Good to hear from you.
Tell me everything.
How's Belgrade?
How's the apartment?
Your singer, she has a son.
About eight years old.
She has a husband too.
Or ex-husband.
Is it him?
I've no idea.
He's a doctor or
therapist or something.
Your girl might have answers.
I don't know yet.
Look David.
Forget the girl.
Forget the girl, David.
If there is a chance it's him,
you must act now.
This is nothing more
than a courtesy call.
I've been here for
forty-eight hours.
Evidence is required.
Understand?
Of course, David.
Of course.
Forgive me.
I'm just trying to help.
Just sit tight.
You know with a
voice like yours,
in a bar like this,
I could get used to Belgrade.
Is this the part where
the desperate girl smiles
at the foreign businessman,
hoping he can take her
far from this shit-heap,
which is how he thinks
of Eastern Europe?
What I'm trying to say
is, you're talented.
How would you know that?
David White.
You work in music?
Among other things.
Listen.
I've had a really bad day.
So I just want to be left alone.
Please.
My local address.
My number.
I'm in town a few more days
in case you change your mind.
Otherwise you'll
never see me again.
Becker Records.
David Locke.
Man.
You have no idea
how timely this is.
My daughter.
God bless her.
She finds everything
I bring home,
and pours it down the sink.
Twelve years, huh?
Seems like...
You've lost weight, though.
Look like some kind
of model or something.
And I do remember a
guy who had more
enthusiasm about rakia.
And I remember a cop
who said he'd never work for
national intelligence.
Better to play violin inside
than busk out in the snow.
Old Serbian proverb.
Yeah, you're right.
I just made it up.
David!
Why didn't you tell
me you were coming?
We could've made plan.
You're sick? You need a doctor?
What's this?
Let's get some fresh air.
Still snooping around, huh?
Too young to retire.
Too old for anything else.
Too old or too scared?
Tell me, this little visit.
This is the blue team?
Not this time.
A solo mission, huh?
Well...
You should know the
thugs are getting
organized again, David.
Some of them are cops now.
Perhaps you shouldn't
even trust me.
I don't.
At least I'm cheap.
The rest of Serbia is for
sale to the highest bidder.
And we have well
resourced friends.
North, south, east, west.
Most friendly by the Black Sea.
Understand?
The whole world's
for sale, Willy.
Yeah and revenge is a
strictly business matter now.
The more money you can
call on, the safer you are.
I'm guessing you're
fairly low on finance.
I have enough.
Then spend it on yourself, man.
Settle down.
Go find yourself a family,
for Christ's sake.
I mean look around, David.
Things are different now.
Nobody needs a
reminder of the past.
Maybe that's exactly
what they need.
So you're gonna
catch them all, huh?
Save the world.
All those men and women.
All those terrible deeds.
Oh, no, I'll do it
for free, man.
Because I like you.
Come back tomorrow.
I know someone who can help
with your pictures.
Please, make yourself at home.
Sorry about the other night.
A lot of men come to me.
It's hard to know
what they want.
Do you know what I want?
I'm not taking my clothes
off, if that's what you mean.
I don't drink, thank you.
I'm a direct woman, Mr. White.
David, please.
David.
Everything you need to know,
you can catch from my music.
Better sing for me then.
Here?
Yeah.
What should I sing?
Anything you like.
Will you take a seat?
Alright.
Is something wrong?
Tell me.
Have you ever been to London?
I have an eight-year-old son.
So if you're asking
me to leave Serbia,
he'd have to come too.
What about his father?
We're not together anymore.
What does he do?
He's a healer.
Therapist, kind of.
He helps broken people.
Gives them hope.
He gave me hope.
He said my voice
could heal the nation.
You got a picture?
Of my husband?
Your son?
Of course.
His name is Vlada.
I know what you're thinking.
He's old.
But I was young and he...
He was different.
He lived in America
before we met.
Why didn't he stay?
He wanted to fix this place.
I just wish it
wasn't an obsession.
Men can be like that.
Are you like that?
If I find an artist
I believe in.
What would you do
if he disappeared?
Your husband.
If he went back to America.
Started a new life.
Jovan loves our son.
He'd never leave him.
But I would take Vlada
away from here with me
if there were an opportunity.
Is there?
An opportunity?
There could be.
Ivan Novak.
Dragons.
These paramilitary
cunts are long gone.
Know where he is?
Dead maybe.
Maybe not. Who cares?
You fucks are still
at this, huh?
Coming here, snooping around.
Finding who you say
are criminals then,
taking them illegally
to a court established
by Americans.
Go home.
Let us all get on
with ourselves in peace.
All you people do is
make reality political.
Package it up for
your ratings, fuck that.
And your media.
Fuck them too.
I don't give a shit
about the politics.
Or who you or him or
me or anybody works for
or where they come from.
This man did things
he must answer for.
Men like this are
everywhere, bro.
Every country.
Yes they are.
But we can do something
about this one.
You are a cop, aren't you?
You got balls coming here, bro.
You know that?
The difference in age
makes it difficult.
But there are
definite similarities.
The measurements between
the eyes, they are the same.
The old man's nose
is more pointed.
Could be surgery.
Don't ask me about the hair.
Could be...
Transplant.
So, on balance.
Are they the same man?
Are you the same man you
were twenty-five years ago?
I had two minutes here.
What do you want from me?
If I saw him in person,
maybe, you know,
maybe I could figure it out.
David.
David.
David, wait.
He's a good cop, man.
He has a conscience.
Just make sure he
doesn't talk to your
friends by the Black Sea.
Oh, forget him, David.
If you're wrong,
and even if you're right.
It's possible no good
will come of this.
We tried it their way
for over twenty years, Willy.
Now we do it my way.
These were major
operations back in the day.
I've got you.
Don't I?
Take this.
Oh, come on, take it.
Just in case.
I like to begin these...
Introductory sessions with
general conversation.
If that's okay with you.
As long as I can smoke.
My office is your home.
You talked about
fighting darkness.
There's no fighting, my friend.
Only acceptance.
That's easier said than done.
Yes, I understand.
The darkness lurks in us all.
Some people live their
whole lives without
acknowledging it.
Others have it brought out
of them by circumstance.
Please.
Come closer.
I steer my patients towards
making the darkness conscious.
Your patients.
They're veterans.
Like you.
Where did you fight?
All over.
I'm still fighting.
Yes, you are.
We all are.
And one must say
yes to suffering
before he can transcend it.
Repressed, the darkness
becomes like an angry dragon
threatening at any time
to break from its chains.
Accept it, and the
dragon is still there.
But no longer a threat.
May I have a cigarette?
We can't deny all our vices.
I'm sorry I don't have a light.
I know what it is
to deceive myself.
We deceive ourselves about
the goodness of our nature,
the state of our lives.
Until one day the
darkness bursts forth,
and one does things
one would like to forget.
You speak from experience.
I have hurt people.
And you have too.
We are all a mass of paradoxes.
We exist in
constant tension.
And the pathway to salvation
is long and difficult.
Acknowledge that
and you've made the first step.
No matter what you
have done, my friend.
It is your responsibility
to harness the darkness
for the good of the world.
If a man can introduce more good
than the pain he has caused,
then he can be forgiven
and we will have peace.
Enough for the first session.
Don't you think?
I found him.
You're sure?
Yes, I'm sure.
That's great.
What do you need?
What do you want me to do?
I need you to prepare
as discussed.
Of course.
Everything will be ready.
Good. I'll be in touch.
What's going on, David?
Tell me.
It's him.
Petrovi is Novak.
We need to move now.
Well, but David.
We need more time.
Surveillance, more men.
I know how to do it.
We use the boy.
Hi.
Hi.
This is Vlada.
Hello there.
He's shy, but he speaks
perfect English.
He likes you.
He's a good lad.
Beyond his years.
Like his father.
Sometimes I wish we
could've worked it out.
Other times, I got the
feeling he was lying to me.
Watch him for a minute,
will you?
I've seen you before.
Oh yeah?
Where's that?
At my dad's talk.
You're a smart kid.
What's wrong with you?
What do you mean?
My dad only helps sick
people. Is he helping you?
You could say that.
So, um...
What do you and your dad
like to do together?
Do you go fishing?
Fishing on the Danube?
No. Never.
He doesn't like boats.
He says he feels
trapped on them.
So what do you like to do then?
He takes me to the
football or to the zoo.
Zoo, huh?
He likes the reptile house,
especially in the winter,
because it's always
warm in there.
Do you go there a lot?
We go together every weekend.
Every weekend.
Every Sunday.
Sunday...
Must get busy.
We only go in the morning.
As soon as it opens.
What about your dad's friends?
Do they come too?
You ask a lot of questions.
You can come with
us if you like.
Come where?
He's off to the zoo this Sunday.
Apparently.
Ah, father and son time.
Honey, David is a busy man.
He's leaving Belgrade soon.
I say we let them
spend their morning together.
It would be easier to take him
on the street as they leave.
Provided they're
alone, of course.
What about the boy?
I'll deal with the boy.
You mustn't see
them again, David.
No good will come of it.
Hey!
I said stop!
David?
Still just me
and the birds in here.
Anything on your end?
They'll be here soon.
You good, Willy?
Thrilled.
To be honest, I'm not
sure why I left the beat.
Twenty-five years.
I wonder what it feels like
hiding for that long.
I can't even remember
what I was doing yesterday.
You were with us, Danijel.
So, the place closes in an hour.
I think this is what being
fucked in the ass looks like.
David.
Where's Vlada?
With his father.
What are they doing?
The usual I guess.
What's this about?
Does she know
why you're here, David?
How did you get this number?
Did you tell her about me?
About our shared history?
Is he safe?
I'd like to meet again.
I want to hear your whole story.
Is the boy safe?
Of course he is.
He's with his father.
David, who was that
on the phone?
Where's Vlada?
Where's my boy?
I'll get him back.
What do you mean
you'll get him back?
I promise I'll get him back.
Where is my son?
Look at me.
Look at me.
I will get him back.
I will get your boy back.
Stay here.
Don't go outside.
Don't talk to anyone.
Mr. Locke.
There's something calming
about these large empty spaces.
Don't you think?
Leave us.
I almost forgot this
day might come.
I never thought it would be you.
Where's the boy?
Tell me, David.
Do you believe in reincarnation?
Of course you don't.
Look at you.
Stuck in a single
moment of impotency.
Replaying it over
and over in your mind.
We'll go to The Hague
together, Ivan.
You won't be harmed.
What is this about, David?
Justice?
Revenge?
Love?
We must leave those
things behind.
We must confront
ourselves to save ourselves.
In saving ourselves,
we save the world.
You'd hurt your own family
to protect what little time
you have left.
I love my son.
He's innocent.
Yes, he is.
And that's why...
I'm giving you the choice.
Kill me now or take
me in, I won't resist.
Either way, you ruin
the boy's life.
And the cycle continues.
Or...
You walk.
And my son will be
raised by a man
who understands the
shortcomings of the
things he has done.
He will learn that
love is the way.
Light!
He will be peace incarnate.
You must understand, David.
What I've built here is
far greater than the sum
total of my past.
It must be preserved.
You can ensure this.
You can end the cycle.
David.
Look at him, David.
Help me heal the world.
What good will
resurrecting the dragon do?
David?
Willy, put your gun down!
What?
No way, man.
Give me the boy, Ivan.
Just give me the boy.
And I'll leave.
You won't be harmed.
I give you my word.
It's finished.
Give me the gun, Vlada.
Give me the gun, Vlada.
You don't want to shoot anyone.
I can arrange to
get you out of Serbia.
To Sweden.
Maybe the UK.
We're taking
you to Sarajevo, Ivan.
You're being
extradited to The Hague
to face trial in the
International Criminal Court
for war crimes,
crimes against humanity
and genocide.
Do you understand?
I don't know if it's
safe for you two here.
For now at least.
All those who fight
in wars are criminals
in peace time.
Wait.
He's with his mother.
Whatever you have to
do with my husband.
You better go and do it.
There's no need for
you to carry on, Willy.
Believe it or not, I've
never been to Bosnia.
David.
Nothing.
You're with Emir?
Where's the vehicle?
I have a car.
I will take you to Sarajevo.
Fuck.
What are you doing here, Emir?
Bring him to me.
What's going on, Emir?
What is this?
Double what we agreed.
All you need to do is walk away.
Not without him.
I'm sorry, David.
It's not possible.
Tell your man to
step aside, Emir.
The deal was a trial.
Fine.
We do it the uncivilized way.
What did you think
was going to happen?
This is the Balkans.
A pound of flesh
for every victim.
Then!
He will take dig his
own grave and lie in it.
Like my family was made to do.
Just take the money, David.
You have exceeded expectations.
And we thank you for that.
Murder.
Rape.
Theft.
My people.
Lejla!
I know that, Emir.
You know I do.
Novak!
But this isn't right.
This makes you as bad as him.
David, no!
Novak!
Novak!
Novak!
Novak!
It's over.
I can take you in.
I can protect you.
Novak.
Just promise me my boy
will never know the truth.
Last warning.
It is as it should be, David.
The world will be...
A better place.
Just finish it.
Do it.
Do it!
Please.
Send me to God.
Please.
No more.
David.
David!
Help me up.
Help me up.
Help me up, David.
David!
Help me up!
Help me up.
David.
Listen to me!
Listen to me, David!
Where is he?
David.
What have you done?
Help me up.
David.
Please!
Where is Novak?!
Get him yourself.
David.
David, please!
David!
David.
David.
David.
What are you thinking about?
A farm.
A house.
You and me back home.
Or we could live here.
It'll be different
when the war's over.
Lejla!
Lejla!
My brother.
Locke!
Where the fuck have you been?
Sorry, Sarge.
Just around.
Just around?
Are you dense?
You've got to be
fucking kidding me.
You've only been
here two months.
Once again, thank you
for dinner, Mr. Ibrahimovi.
Of course, our people
are glad to see that
at least UN are here.
Nice of you to join us, Locke.
Right, let's go.
Showtime, bellend.
Be prepared for anything.
Tell them no sudden movements.
Ivan Novak.
Captain Hollows.
British Army.
He says your men
look like babies.
He's asking where his
other two men are.
Tell him these were
all we were given.
Stop wasting my time.
The deal was thirty
bodies for five of my men.
If you try to fuck
me, my men will
dynamite the children
they have locked up in
the previous village.
And feed their
remains to the pigs.
These women were supposed
to be a bonus, but
instead he will give
them to his men to...
To enjoy.
Those women are protected
by the Geneva Convention.
You cause them harm and you
will be indicted for war crimes.
And I will personally
give evidence at your trial.
Do you know what they
did to my people, Captain?
Last week.
Just a few miles from here.
Seventy-six
decent men, women and children
were pushed together
into a pit
and burned alive.
An eye for an eye leaves the
whole world blind, Ivan.
I'm sorry, Captain.
This is not your war.
These are not your people.
The United Nations mission...
He doesn't give a fuck
about the UN, brother.
You're not even
supposed to be here.
You know it.
We know it.
The whole fucking
world knows it.
And who are you?
There's a man alive
on that truck, you know.
He's been shot up
pretty good but...
He's still kicking.
What do you think?
I think we should get
the fuck out of here, Sir.
He's right.
You should.
I'll even let you take
the man in the truck.
But under one condition.
He must get him.
Emir?
Emir.
Where's Lejla?
David?
Where is she, Emir?
Is she in there?
I need a stretcher!
Focus, Emir.
Where is she?
Where is she?!
They shot everyone.
The whole family.
They're all dead.
Just kill me.
Kill me now.
Back off!
What did you do to his family?
Where are the women?
Locke!
What the actual fuck!
Stand down!
What did you do?
I said stand down!
They refused to be
separated from each other.
The girl started running.
We told her to stop
or we would shoot.
She didn't listen.
It was unfortunate.
What are you doing
here, English boy?
David, drop your
fucking weapon, man!
David?
Your name's David?
Could this be he, Father?
You think killing
me will end this?
King David?
Do it then.
Right here.
If you think it will make
the world a better place,
just do it.
Do it!
Jesus Christ, Locke.
What's wrong with you, man?
Let's go.
From atrocities to justice,
the ICTY set global
precedents on war crimes,
crimes against
humanity and genocide.
Over twenty-five years,
we have held key
individuals accountable,
from military leaders
to heads of state.
We have broken down
the culture of impunity
for war crimes
and given a voice
to the victims.
We convene today proud
that none of the accused
remain at large
and no investigation
is ongoing.
Go ahead.
The presidents of
Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia
have recently described
the tribunal as
basically an
ineffective nightmare.
Considering the hundreds
of criminals who seem to
have escaped justice,
do you think they have a point?
Well, no judicial process
is entirely comprehensive.
We must focus on our successes.
Albeit with a limited budget,
we achieved justice
and a sense of closure
for thousands of victims.
In the interests of
reconciliation,
there must ultimately
be an end to this process.
Is one of them for me?
To a job well done, I guess.
More like a job half done.
Come on, David.
You've given the best years of your
life to this thing.
I'm kind of with your boss.
Even with mass murder,
we have to move on.
So where are you moving on to?
Geneva.
Could be good with
the right person.
They gave me a travel budget.
Small permanent staff.
Close to the ski fields.
A good former war
crimes investigator
could easily find a job there.
Well don't think
too hard, David.
There's a lot of lonely,
divorced men around.
Plenty of options then.
I don't know why I bother.
I mean this seriously,
as a friend and a
fellow forty-something.
Life's too short, David.
We only have what we have.
I know you've been through shit.
But you're in some
kind of a guilt loop
and you're going to
have to find a way to
get out of it somehow.
Enjoy your life, David.
You know where to find me.
Mr. Locke.
You were in the bar.
I was hoping for a
moment of your time, sir.
If you want an
interview, get in line.
You know the rules.
I'm not here for
an interview, sir.
I represent Mr.
Emir Ibrahimovi.
And he would very much
like to speak with you.
After you, Mr. Locke.
Please.
Don't look so stunned,
David.
People change.
Some of us more than others.
I looked for you for years.
I did not wish to be found.
We could have used
your testimony.
You must understand me.
Months of questions.
Examination and
cross-examination.
Recalling in front of
the world what I did
not wish to recall.
Can you blame me, David?
It's been twenty-five
years since I asked
you to kill me.
They sent me to
Sweden for my sins.
With God's help, I met
some good people and
rebuilt my life.
The steel business.
Not much fun, but it
turns a pretty dime.
And?
And I'm sorry, David.
I'm sorry.
I never thanked you.
Never had the chance.
That's why I'm here.
You have done my people
a great service.
Granted within the political
and financial limits
which were set for you.
I don't make the rules.
I accept that.
But the private sector...
Is a little different.
"Portrait of a Man"
by Modigliani.
It was stolen from my family
home hours before you pulled
me from that truck.
This account
was opened the same day
I bought that painting on the
black market in Budapest.
The money has set there
untouched gathering
interest ever since.
That is until...
Some time ago, a woman
named Mira Vukovi,
some singer in a Belgrade bar,
starts getting eight hundred
euros a month from the account.
Who is she, David?
Why is she getting my money?
Why now?
Ivan Novak is dead.
I don't believe that.
Neither do you.
Bowel cancer.
I've seen all the records,
interviewed the doctors.
Doctors are cheap.
You saw the body?
I went to the funeral.
Did you see the dead body?
I saw a picture.
They look very different
when they are dead.
It could be anyone.
I assumed a man of your...
Experience...
Understood this.
Is it so hard to believe, David?
The man was clever and cautious.
Well connected. I mean, come on.
A wanted man with a half
a million unclaimed
in a Swiss bank,
dies of a long illness
in the Balkans.
Even in Bosnia he
couldn't run forever.
So with the aid of a few
friends, doctors and professors,
all of them above suspicion.
He faked his death,
changed his appearance,
and covered his tracks so
expertly that even you
nor I could follow him.
Bring him to The Hague, David.
I will give you
anything you need.
We'll arrest him on the tarmac.
Drag him through a thousand
days of court like the others.
There is still the ICC.
We can do it there.
For that, I will testify.
For justice.
It's what the world needs.
It's what my people deserve.
It's what you deserve.
I know you'll do the
right thing, David.
The account's genuine.
Linked to a shell
company in Bulgaria.
David, remind me how
long you've been with us.
I started the same time
as you last I checked.
We got everyone we
said we would.
Turned a blind eye to others.
If the world believes
Novak is dead,
where is the benefit in
resurrecting him?
I could go in alone.
Confirm his identity.
No one would have to know
until we actually had him.
And then what?
Kidnap him like the others?
Spark a diplomatic incident?
Start this whole circus again?
Is that what this was?
Is that what the
Nuremberg trials were?
There is a process, David.
Justice is seen to be done.
Then the healing begins and
the society comes back together.
Until the next monster
raises its ugly head.
If you want to chase monsters,
there will never
be any shortage.
I want this monster.
It's personal, isn't it?
This is why I can't help you.
This is why you should
leave this one alone.
Thank you, Erica.
I'm off now.
My name is Milo uri.
Matija.
Jovan Petrovi.
Milan.
But you're not from
around here, are you.
I'm here now.
Each step you've made
has brought you here.
We can help you.
You will feel again.
There will be an end
to your suffering.
Or your money back.
Daddy.
Milan.
Say hello in English.
Hello?
Emir.
David.
Oh yes, yes, I've been
trying to get you.
Good to hear from you.
Tell me everything.
How's Belgrade?
How's the apartment?
Your singer, she has a son.
About eight years old.
She has a husband too.
Or ex-husband.
Is it him?
I've no idea.
He's a doctor or
therapist or something.
Your girl might have answers.
I don't know yet.
Look David.
Forget the girl.
Forget the girl, David.
If there is a chance it's him,
you must act now.
This is nothing more
than a courtesy call.
I've been here for
forty-eight hours.
Evidence is required.
Understand?
Of course, David.
Of course.
Forgive me.
I'm just trying to help.
Just sit tight.
You know with a
voice like yours,
in a bar like this,
I could get used to Belgrade.
Is this the part where
the desperate girl smiles
at the foreign businessman,
hoping he can take her
far from this shit-heap,
which is how he thinks
of Eastern Europe?
What I'm trying to say
is, you're talented.
How would you know that?
David White.
You work in music?
Among other things.
Listen.
I've had a really bad day.
So I just want to be left alone.
Please.
My local address.
My number.
I'm in town a few more days
in case you change your mind.
Otherwise you'll
never see me again.
Becker Records.
David Locke.
Man.
You have no idea
how timely this is.
My daughter.
God bless her.
She finds everything
I bring home,
and pours it down the sink.
Twelve years, huh?
Seems like...
You've lost weight, though.
Look like some kind
of model or something.
And I do remember a
guy who had more
enthusiasm about rakia.
And I remember a cop
who said he'd never work for
national intelligence.
Better to play violin inside
than busk out in the snow.
Old Serbian proverb.
Yeah, you're right.
I just made it up.
David!
Why didn't you tell
me you were coming?
We could've made plan.
You're sick? You need a doctor?
What's this?
Let's get some fresh air.
Still snooping around, huh?
Too young to retire.
Too old for anything else.
Too old or too scared?
Tell me, this little visit.
This is the blue team?
Not this time.
A solo mission, huh?
Well...
You should know the
thugs are getting
organized again, David.
Some of them are cops now.
Perhaps you shouldn't
even trust me.
I don't.
At least I'm cheap.
The rest of Serbia is for
sale to the highest bidder.
And we have well
resourced friends.
North, south, east, west.
Most friendly by the Black Sea.
Understand?
The whole world's
for sale, Willy.
Yeah and revenge is a
strictly business matter now.
The more money you can
call on, the safer you are.
I'm guessing you're
fairly low on finance.
I have enough.
Then spend it on yourself, man.
Settle down.
Go find yourself a family,
for Christ's sake.
I mean look around, David.
Things are different now.
Nobody needs a
reminder of the past.
Maybe that's exactly
what they need.
So you're gonna
catch them all, huh?
Save the world.
All those men and women.
All those terrible deeds.
Oh, no, I'll do it
for free, man.
Because I like you.
Come back tomorrow.
I know someone who can help
with your pictures.
Please, make yourself at home.
Sorry about the other night.
A lot of men come to me.
It's hard to know
what they want.
Do you know what I want?
I'm not taking my clothes
off, if that's what you mean.
I don't drink, thank you.
I'm a direct woman, Mr. White.
David, please.
David.
Everything you need to know,
you can catch from my music.
Better sing for me then.
Here?
Yeah.
What should I sing?
Anything you like.
Will you take a seat?
Alright.
Is something wrong?
Tell me.
Have you ever been to London?
I have an eight-year-old son.
So if you're asking
me to leave Serbia,
he'd have to come too.
What about his father?
We're not together anymore.
What does he do?
He's a healer.
Therapist, kind of.
He helps broken people.
Gives them hope.
He gave me hope.
He said my voice
could heal the nation.
You got a picture?
Of my husband?
Your son?
Of course.
His name is Vlada.
I know what you're thinking.
He's old.
But I was young and he...
He was different.
He lived in America
before we met.
Why didn't he stay?
He wanted to fix this place.
I just wish it
wasn't an obsession.
Men can be like that.
Are you like that?
If I find an artist
I believe in.
What would you do
if he disappeared?
Your husband.
If he went back to America.
Started a new life.
Jovan loves our son.
He'd never leave him.
But I would take Vlada
away from here with me
if there were an opportunity.
Is there?
An opportunity?
There could be.
Ivan Novak.
Dragons.
These paramilitary
cunts are long gone.
Know where he is?
Dead maybe.
Maybe not. Who cares?
You fucks are still
at this, huh?
Coming here, snooping around.
Finding who you say
are criminals then,
taking them illegally
to a court established
by Americans.
Go home.
Let us all get on
with ourselves in peace.
All you people do is
make reality political.
Package it up for
your ratings, fuck that.
And your media.
Fuck them too.
I don't give a shit
about the politics.
Or who you or him or
me or anybody works for
or where they come from.
This man did things
he must answer for.
Men like this are
everywhere, bro.
Every country.
Yes they are.
But we can do something
about this one.
You are a cop, aren't you?
You got balls coming here, bro.
You know that?
The difference in age
makes it difficult.
But there are
definite similarities.
The measurements between
the eyes, they are the same.
The old man's nose
is more pointed.
Could be surgery.
Don't ask me about the hair.
Could be...
Transplant.
So, on balance.
Are they the same man?
Are you the same man you
were twenty-five years ago?
I had two minutes here.
What do you want from me?
If I saw him in person,
maybe, you know,
maybe I could figure it out.
David.
David.
David, wait.
He's a good cop, man.
He has a conscience.
Just make sure he
doesn't talk to your
friends by the Black Sea.
Oh, forget him, David.
If you're wrong,
and even if you're right.
It's possible no good
will come of this.
We tried it their way
for over twenty years, Willy.
Now we do it my way.
These were major
operations back in the day.
I've got you.
Don't I?
Take this.
Oh, come on, take it.
Just in case.
I like to begin these...
Introductory sessions with
general conversation.
If that's okay with you.
As long as I can smoke.
My office is your home.
You talked about
fighting darkness.
There's no fighting, my friend.
Only acceptance.
That's easier said than done.
Yes, I understand.
The darkness lurks in us all.
Some people live their
whole lives without
acknowledging it.
Others have it brought out
of them by circumstance.
Please.
Come closer.
I steer my patients towards
making the darkness conscious.
Your patients.
They're veterans.
Like you.
Where did you fight?
All over.
I'm still fighting.
Yes, you are.
We all are.
And one must say
yes to suffering
before he can transcend it.
Repressed, the darkness
becomes like an angry dragon
threatening at any time
to break from its chains.
Accept it, and the
dragon is still there.
But no longer a threat.
May I have a cigarette?
We can't deny all our vices.
I'm sorry I don't have a light.
I know what it is
to deceive myself.
We deceive ourselves about
the goodness of our nature,
the state of our lives.
Until one day the
darkness bursts forth,
and one does things
one would like to forget.
You speak from experience.
I have hurt people.
And you have too.
We are all a mass of paradoxes.
We exist in
constant tension.
And the pathway to salvation
is long and difficult.
Acknowledge that
and you've made the first step.
No matter what you
have done, my friend.
It is your responsibility
to harness the darkness
for the good of the world.
If a man can introduce more good
than the pain he has caused,
then he can be forgiven
and we will have peace.
Enough for the first session.
Don't you think?
I found him.
You're sure?
Yes, I'm sure.
That's great.
What do you need?
What do you want me to do?
I need you to prepare
as discussed.
Of course.
Everything will be ready.
Good. I'll be in touch.
What's going on, David?
Tell me.
It's him.
Petrovi is Novak.
We need to move now.
Well, but David.
We need more time.
Surveillance, more men.
I know how to do it.
We use the boy.
Hi.
Hi.
This is Vlada.
Hello there.
He's shy, but he speaks
perfect English.
He likes you.
He's a good lad.
Beyond his years.
Like his father.
Sometimes I wish we
could've worked it out.
Other times, I got the
feeling he was lying to me.
Watch him for a minute,
will you?
I've seen you before.
Oh yeah?
Where's that?
At my dad's talk.
You're a smart kid.
What's wrong with you?
What do you mean?
My dad only helps sick
people. Is he helping you?
You could say that.
So, um...
What do you and your dad
like to do together?
Do you go fishing?
Fishing on the Danube?
No. Never.
He doesn't like boats.
He says he feels
trapped on them.
So what do you like to do then?
He takes me to the
football or to the zoo.
Zoo, huh?
He likes the reptile house,
especially in the winter,
because it's always
warm in there.
Do you go there a lot?
We go together every weekend.
Every weekend.
Every Sunday.
Sunday...
Must get busy.
We only go in the morning.
As soon as it opens.
What about your dad's friends?
Do they come too?
You ask a lot of questions.
You can come with
us if you like.
Come where?
He's off to the zoo this Sunday.
Apparently.
Ah, father and son time.
Honey, David is a busy man.
He's leaving Belgrade soon.
I say we let them
spend their morning together.
It would be easier to take him
on the street as they leave.
Provided they're
alone, of course.
What about the boy?
I'll deal with the boy.
You mustn't see
them again, David.
No good will come of it.
Hey!
I said stop!
David?
Still just me
and the birds in here.
Anything on your end?
They'll be here soon.
You good, Willy?
Thrilled.
To be honest, I'm not
sure why I left the beat.
Twenty-five years.
I wonder what it feels like
hiding for that long.
I can't even remember
what I was doing yesterday.
You were with us, Danijel.
So, the place closes in an hour.
I think this is what being
fucked in the ass looks like.
David.
Where's Vlada?
With his father.
What are they doing?
The usual I guess.
What's this about?
Does she know
why you're here, David?
How did you get this number?
Did you tell her about me?
About our shared history?
Is he safe?
I'd like to meet again.
I want to hear your whole story.
Is the boy safe?
Of course he is.
He's with his father.
David, who was that
on the phone?
Where's Vlada?
Where's my boy?
I'll get him back.
What do you mean
you'll get him back?
I promise I'll get him back.
Where is my son?
Look at me.
Look at me.
I will get him back.
I will get your boy back.
Stay here.
Don't go outside.
Don't talk to anyone.
Mr. Locke.
There's something calming
about these large empty spaces.
Don't you think?
Leave us.
I almost forgot this
day might come.
I never thought it would be you.
Where's the boy?
Tell me, David.
Do you believe in reincarnation?
Of course you don't.
Look at you.
Stuck in a single
moment of impotency.
Replaying it over
and over in your mind.
We'll go to The Hague
together, Ivan.
You won't be harmed.
What is this about, David?
Justice?
Revenge?
Love?
We must leave those
things behind.
We must confront
ourselves to save ourselves.
In saving ourselves,
we save the world.
You'd hurt your own family
to protect what little time
you have left.
I love my son.
He's innocent.
Yes, he is.
And that's why...
I'm giving you the choice.
Kill me now or take
me in, I won't resist.
Either way, you ruin
the boy's life.
And the cycle continues.
Or...
You walk.
And my son will be
raised by a man
who understands the
shortcomings of the
things he has done.
He will learn that
love is the way.
Light!
He will be peace incarnate.
You must understand, David.
What I've built here is
far greater than the sum
total of my past.
It must be preserved.
You can ensure this.
You can end the cycle.
David.
Look at him, David.
Help me heal the world.
What good will
resurrecting the dragon do?
David?
Willy, put your gun down!
What?
No way, man.
Give me the boy, Ivan.
Just give me the boy.
And I'll leave.
You won't be harmed.
I give you my word.
It's finished.
Give me the gun, Vlada.
Give me the gun, Vlada.
You don't want to shoot anyone.
I can arrange to
get you out of Serbia.
To Sweden.
Maybe the UK.
We're taking
you to Sarajevo, Ivan.
You're being
extradited to The Hague
to face trial in the
International Criminal Court
for war crimes,
crimes against humanity
and genocide.
Do you understand?
I don't know if it's
safe for you two here.
For now at least.
All those who fight
in wars are criminals
in peace time.
Wait.
He's with his mother.
Whatever you have to
do with my husband.
You better go and do it.
There's no need for
you to carry on, Willy.
Believe it or not, I've
never been to Bosnia.
David.
Nothing.
You're with Emir?
Where's the vehicle?
I have a car.
I will take you to Sarajevo.
Fuck.
What are you doing here, Emir?
Bring him to me.
What's going on, Emir?
What is this?
Double what we agreed.
All you need to do is walk away.
Not without him.
I'm sorry, David.
It's not possible.
Tell your man to
step aside, Emir.
The deal was a trial.
Fine.
We do it the uncivilized way.
What did you think
was going to happen?
This is the Balkans.
A pound of flesh
for every victim.
Then!
He will take dig his
own grave and lie in it.
Like my family was made to do.
Just take the money, David.
You have exceeded expectations.
And we thank you for that.
Murder.
Rape.
Theft.
My people.
Lejla!
I know that, Emir.
You know I do.
Novak!
But this isn't right.
This makes you as bad as him.
David, no!
Novak!
Novak!
Novak!
Novak!
It's over.
I can take you in.
I can protect you.
Novak.
Just promise me my boy
will never know the truth.
Last warning.
It is as it should be, David.
The world will be...
A better place.
Just finish it.
Do it.
Do it!
Please.
Send me to God.
Please.
No more.
David.
David!
Help me up.
Help me up.
Help me up, David.
David!
Help me up!
Help me up.
David.
Listen to me!
Listen to me, David!
Where is he?
David.
What have you done?
Help me up.
David.
Please!
Where is Novak?!
Get him yourself.
David.
David, please!
David!
David.
David.
David.