Midnight at the Pera Palace (2022) s01e05 Episode Script

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A NETFLIX SERIES
[birdsong]
[giggles]
- [dogs barking]
- [men shouting]
[hooves clattering]
[loud rumbling]
[sniffing]
If anything happens to that little girl,
I'll never forgive myself.
[Ahmet] Stop blaming yourself. [sighs]
[sighs] I shouldn't have let you
get close to Halit.
Why do you talk about Halit
like you already know him?
I don't know him. But I do know
you can't trust people like him.
- [sighs]
- So what are we gonna do now, Ahmet?
That Dimitri's going to get
what's coming to him.
I had to walk miles
without food and water.
Thought I'd never
get out of that shithole.
And as for the rats,
I've seen cats that were smaller.
But I'm going to get my own back.
But, Ahmet, you have to forget
about all that.
There are more important things than
Dimitri and getting your own back.
It's not just that.
Dimitri knows all about the portals.
I've got to get it out of him,
one way or another.
[knocking at door]
[loud knocking]
[Reşat] Ah, Peride.
Reşat, what are you doing here?
Your father told me everything.
When you didn't go back home, he thought
you'd been kidnapped, too. He's
What's all this about?
[Esra sighs]
Ahmet, meet Reşat.
- He's a captain of the police.
- Pleased to meet you.
We are colleagues, in a way.
I'm a private detective, you see.
Why did you hire a detective
when you could have come to me for help?
- Reşat, please just leave eveything to me.
- Leave this to you?
Peride, what are you talking about?
I'm a policeman.
Uh But they said not to go to the police.
Do you mean that's all I am to you?
Uh No, of course not.
I just mean,
if they find out the police are involved,
they might hurt Leyla.
[Reşat] Don't worry. I can investigate
this without their even knowing.
Come on. Let's go back to the house.
They're worried about you.
Captain, um
I called Peride here for a reason.
You see, I'm not merely,
uh, investigating this,
but I was also a witness to the crime.
I know exactly
who kidnapped the little girl.
[Reşat] Who?
- Dimitri's the name of the man.
- What?
- He lives at the top of Samatya.
- Are you quite sure?
It happened right in front of me.
Of course, I tried to stop him,
but the bastard almost killed me.
- He's highly dangerous.
- Right.
- We should leave right away.
- Yes.
[Reşat] Ahmet, you should come with me.
[Ahmet] Mm-hm.
Peride, I will get your daughter back.
And you can give me more details
on the way.
All right.
[whispers] What are you
What are you up to?
[sighs]
[Ahmet] This is it, we're here. Stop here.
There. That's him.
Quick, after him! Go!
[dog barking]
[Reşat] Stop!
Dimitri's treasure.
Uh But what
I didn't imagine in my wildest dreams
he'd have all those.
I mean, what the hell would happen
if these got into the wrong hands?
Each one of these opens a new portal.
- But how is this even possible?
- I don't know. I've no idea.
But I'll get it out of him.
Reşat's brought more men in.
He's leading the search party,
and they'll get him sooner or later.
And then I'll get it out of him.
We've got his precious keys here,
in our hands.
And if he wants to get them back,
he'll have to tell me
everything he knows about the hotel.
Then we'll understand
what this is all about.
[gasps] That's absolutely brilliant,
Ahmet!
Esra? What are you doing?
Mr George also has things
that are dear to him.
- Uh Where are you going?
- I'll tell you later.
[soldier] Sir, the girl won't
eat or drink anything.
She's looking a little peaked.
Where are you holding the girl?
I can hire a woman to take care of her.
You know, women know
how to handle young children.
It'll be all right.
They can handle it for a few days.
[Halit sighs]
So, I heard a nasty little rumour
about Mustafa Kemal
becoming the Ninth Army Inspector.
And he supposedly fought hard to get it.
If that's true, he'll be leaving Istanbul.
Isn't that better for you?
Why on Earth would he
wanna do such a thing?
It doesn't add up.
My superiors still have their heads
buried in the sand,
blind to Kemal's grand ambitions.
But I see the danger.
- [clattering]
- We must hurry.
- [man] Careful with that! Oh!
- [crash]
Clear it up.
The match tonight.
Is, uh, everything arranged as discussed?
With so much nastiness about,
it'll be nice to see a fair fight.
[children playing outside]
I found out where the warehouse is.
I know where they keep the weapons.
But I'm changing the terms of our bargain.
You'll have to sell
half the weapons to us.
I'm sorry?
Don't worry about the money.
It's all here.
[sighs]
Fine. I need a few days
to get the boys together.
But it's got to be tonight.
We can't wait a few days.
There's a boxing match at the Garden Bar.
Everyone will go.
There'll be nobody
at the warehouse tonight.
[sighs] Fine, then.
All right. I'll come back later
and we can go to the warehouse together.
Out of the question.
The boys wouldn't be happy
having a girl with them.
It's a man's job.
You should wait at the Garden Bar.
I'll send word when it's done.
You get the weapons after.
[horse neighing]
[bell ringing]
[host 1] Ladies and gentlemen!
The main event
you've all been waiting for!
A 15-round slugfest for bragging rights
as the toughest man in Pera!
Ladies and gentlemen! Yes, this is
the moment you've all been waiting for!
A 15-round heavyweight contest
to determine
Pera's strongest and toughest champion!
[host 1] In this corner,
weighing in at 15 stone,
with a record of 32 wins,
all by way of knockout,
the pride of Yorkshire
and the! 14th Gunner Regiment!
Mick "The Destroyer" Donaghy!
Your man looks as good as you said.
Never back a loser, Halit Bey.
It doesn't pay.
[host 2]"The Iron Fist",
Metin Yilmaz!
Come on.
[cheering and whistling]
[woman] Yeah, yeah, yeah! Yeah!
[referee yells]
- To your corner!
- [booing]
[crowd yelling angrily]
[man] Come on!
Come on!
Get back at him!
[yells]
[cheering]
[yells]
[referee] One! Two!
Five. Watch yourself.
[cheering and whistling]
[Osman] Unload the truck,
then come straight back. I'll wait here.
[man 1] Come on!
- [man 2] Go on, hit him!
- [man 3] Go on, beat him up! Go on!
[man 2] That's it, boy!
[man 3] Down!
- [man 2] Got him! [laughing]
- [man 3] Got him on the back of it! Yes!
[man 2] Yes!
Come on, Mickey!
Well done! Yes!
[Halit] Brother?
Halit.
Get out of here.
I swear, brother, I'll shoot you.
Don't judge a man
before you've done what he has.
Halit, just get back.
Because your brother was once a thief,
you denied him.
How do you feel about that now, Osman?
Halit, get out.
[chuckles]
You can't kill your own brother.
Give it to me.
Halit [grunts]
[Halit breathing shakily]
You never respected me, brother.
[Halit exhales]
And why, brother, would I respect
the British infidel's errand boy?
[breathing shakily]
At least I know who I am.
And it's time you understood that.
[knocking at door]
[knocking]
[knocking]
[Esra] Ahmet, it's me. Open the door.
What's wrong? Where have you been?
No word from Osman.
I waited till closing time. Nobody showed.
And I've been looking at these for hours.
Can't make any sense of them.
How do you reckon she's doing?
That sweet little girl.
She must be so scared. [sighs]
It's all my fault.
It's all my fault.
I've messed up everything,
like I always do!
I'm such a useless piece of shit!
Why do I try and play the hero?
Peride might be a heroine,
but I'm just useless! I am!
Those who can't see their own potential
often become the greatest heroes
Just admit, you don't think
I can handle this whole situation.
That's why you're so desperately trying
to find a portal!
Then we can go back to day one
and stop me messing everything up!
It's not that.
It's not that.
[sighs]
It's because I don't want my life
to have been wasted.
[sighs]
I always thought I had a mission.
[sighs]
As the only person who knew
the hotel's secret,
I made a promise that I would keep it.
[sighs heavily]
It just made sense.
And it gave my life a purpose
[sighs] And 30 years ago, I made a choice.
That when I died, I'd take that secret
to my grave with me. [chuckles]
[sighs]
It seems that things
are completely different now.
I really knew nothing about it.
So [clears throat]
Dimitri told Peride about this incredible
and miraculous gateway,
or portal, apparently.
We don't even know if it really works.
If we find it.
[sighs]
That's why
I want you to know
that you alone can save us.
[birdsong]
[Esra sighs]
All the weapons have gone.
[sighs] Perhaps that's a good thing.
If Osman hasn't double-crossed us.
- Right. [sighs]
- [gasps]
Ahmet, look.
[Halit] By the time I got there,
they had killed the guard,
and all the weapons were gone.
Who are "they"?
I thought there were no
Turkish resistance groups in the city.
[sighs] I don't know yet.
There may be a mole.
Why was Peride
at the Garden Bar last night?
[sighs]
Madam Peride? Uh, Madam Peride.
Good morning. Um
Uh, the English general is here.
Mr George.
He wants to see you.
I'd better come with you.
- No, no, I can handle him.
- Are you certain?
This way.
[door opens]
[George] Close the door.
Take a seat.
[sighs heavily]
[sniffs]
[snorts[
I've never met a woman
so passionate about boxing.
You know what must be done
if you want to see your daughter again.
And yet, you do nothing.
I have your weapons.
And you have Leyla.
It's pretty simple.
The girl for your guns.
[sighs]
[chuckles]
[sniffs]
Miss Peride, you underestimate me.
I'm warning you for the last time.
The only way to see your daughter alive
is to bring Mustafa Kemal here
tomorrow night.
Otherwise, you will be responsible
for what happens next.
[breathing shakily]
Oh, one more thing.
Make sure there's plenty of champagne.
[door opens and closes]
[shudders]
[gasps]
[sobbing]
[panting]
COUGH RELIEF
VELMON
OXALIC ACID
PAINKILLER
I know you work for the man
who kidnapped my daughter.
But I don't have anyone else to turn to.
Leyla's quite unwell.
Halit, she goes without this for even
a day, she might get a lot worse.
I'll do whatever you want, all right?
But if you have even a bit of decency,
you'll make sure she gets this.
If you don't have to ask your master?
[footsteps receding]
[gasping]
Leyla!
[dog barking]
[gasps]
[whirring]
[Halit] Wait there. I'll be right back.
Are you well?
Yes, thank you, Halit.
Is the ammunition loaded?
[Halit] Almost done, Cevat.
It'll be on its way soon.
Destination, Anatolia.
[Cevat] You know we're going to need
much more than this.
[Halit] Of course.
This is just the beginning.
[Cevat] The general sends his regards.
He'd like to meet you as soon as possible.
[chuckles] I'd be honoured.
- We'll be in touch, Halit.
- Hmm.
Why didn't you tell me about it?
Wasn't sure if we were on the same side.
Well, aren't we?
You knew that Leyla's life
was in grave danger,
but you refused to give up the general.
That's how I know he means more to you
than meets the eye.
[ship's horn blares]
[Esra] No harm should come to him.
The future of our homeland depends on him.
Since I'm supposed to be his assassin,
I can guarantee he will survive.
And your brother?
[sighs]
My brother and Fahrettin
only cared about money.
They wanted to sell the guns
and get rich quick.
I'd been waiting for a chance
to rob that warehouse.
The boxing match
as a diversion was my idea.
It was a bit unlucky he decided to do it
on the same evening, though.
To help him understand,
I've sent him away.
To see Anatolia.
[sighs]
And Fahrettin? Why did you kill him?
Fahrettin
was betraying the resistance
to the English authorities.
I kept him under control to start with,
but he was getting too dangerous.
And while the whole world believes the war
is over, our battle's only just begun.
And people die in every war, you know.
Take me to Leyla, would you? Please.
I don't know where they're keeping her.
But I'm going to find out.
Though George mustn't be aware
And that's why you have to do
what he says.
You must invite Kemal to the Pera Palace.
[Esra] Good evening, Cevat, sir.
I was wondering if you would be able
to attend our hotel ball tomorrow evening.
Mustafa Kemal would be our special
guest of honour, if he is able to come.
I do hope he is.
Yes, of course, Madam Peride.
- The pleasure will be all ours.
- We look forward to seeing you.
[sighs heavily]
[Ahmet sighs]
[Esra] The salon will be full tonight.
Make sure to spare no expense.
That's by order of my uncle.
We'll have a night to remember.
Very well, madam.
Don't be late.
I want your finger on that trigger
at seven sharp.
His very public demise
will signal a new beginning,
with everyone who is anyone
there to bear witness.
Tonight.
[murmuring in Greek]
[footsteps approaching]
[gasps] You slandered me!
You lowlife! You told them
I took somebody's little girl!
If you want them to release you,
you'll tell me everything about the hotel.
And you'll show me that portal.
You've no idea what you're getting into.
Believe me, you do not want
to know what I know.
I'll decide that.
Just tell me if you agree.
[Dimitri breathing heavily]
You're making a big mistake.
[sighs]
- [Dimitri breathing shakily]
- [man shouts] Let us out!
I have your keys, Dimitri.
[yells]
- [gasping]
- [man] Let us out! Come on!
Now, I'll go to the captain and tell him
I made a mistake and it wasn't you I saw.
But if you dare to cross me again,
that's the last time
you'll see those keys.
[panting]
[thunder rumbling]
[metal clanking]
[soldier shouting in distance]
HERE LIES MIGIRDİÇ PANELOKORDZ
1851 - 1902
[Dimitri] My master, Migirdic, was
the best keymaker in all Constantinople.
Every door and key at the Pera Palace
was made by him.
[sighs]
He was the first one
to discover the hotel's secret.
But you told Peride about a secret portal?
[chuckles]
Yes, the Passage of Truth.
I wish I'd never told her about it.
And can it take you
to any time you choose?
Yes, but at great cost to you.
Humans have both darkness and light
inside them.
And the balance is very delicate.
When you pass through
the Passage of Truth,
that balance is disrupted.
And only in the most corrupt souls,
darkness always prevails.
Either you don't come back,
or if you do
you become like Satan, just as he did.
- Look, if you're lying to me again
- His wife died young.
And to try and rescue her,
he went through the Passage of Truth.
But when he returned,
he strangled her with his bare hands.
And not just her!
[sobs]
Any others who discovered
the hotel's secret.
Anyone?
My master made those keys.
He made them from the metal
that we dug up from the cemetery,
while they were building the hotel.
People started to hear about the secret,
and he started to make a fortune
selling the keys.
But then he came to realise that playing
around with fate
was a dangerous thing to do.
He understood, but he slaughtered everyone
after he came back
from the Passage of Truth.
There was no one left except me.
But what I don't understand
is how you got through the net.
What?
[breathing heavily]
[Dimitri roars]
[both grunting]
[Ahmet] What the hell are you doing?
Get off me!
Fire!
[men shouting]
Leyla?
Leyla.
It's all right.
I'll take you to your mummy.
- [Dimitri grunts]
- [Ahmet groans] What the fuck do you want?
[Dimitri yells]
[groaning]
[moaning]
I don't have any problems
with your master or you!
[Dimitri panting]
The hotel's secret is part of my story.
And I got to see how dangerous it was
for myself!
- [gasping]
- And I vowed 30 years ago
that I was never going to use that portal
again, but now here I am!
I just need you to help me!
[Dimitri sighs]
I came here with someone else.
And though we didn't mean to,
we've altered the course of some events.
We need help with this, please.
You need to help us, or else.
If you really grew up knowing
the secret of the hotel, Mr Ahmet,
then you know how helpless humankind is.
Just take us to the portal immediately.
[man] Stop!
[wind whistling]
Let the girl go!
Get behind me.
Close your eyes.
[soldier] Drop your gun!
[gunshot]
[Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano
in A minor, D. 821 by Schubert]
If you could have a word?
- Do it soon.
- Okay.
- I'll talk to you later.
- Ah, okay.
What on Earth
do you think you're doing, Peride?
That detective that you have hired?
All he did was waste my time.
For what?
What is it that you're hiding from me?
Reşat, why don't we talk about this later?
This is delightful.
[Ahmet groans]
- [Dimitri] What's wrong with you?
- [groans]
[groans]
Enjoy the evening.
Where have you been?
I had to make sure everything was ready.
[key turns]
[door opens]
- [gasps] Mummy?
- Leyla?
- Leyla!
- Mummy!
[gasps] Oh, are you all right?
Are you all right?
I got scared, but it's all right,
I didn't cry. I was dreaming.
I wish I was able to erase things
from your memory sometimes.
What is memory?
[laughs]
Well, you could say
it's a place where you store
everything you see
and know and experience.
Is it a good place?
It depends what you put there.
And what you leave there.
Let's hope for good things only, please.
[sighs]
[laughs] Come on, then, Leyla.
- Do you mean to have cake?
- Yes, to have cake.
But we really have to do something else
before that. Let's go.
[chiming]
Welcome to everyone.
[crowd falls silent]
You may not realise it yet, but you're
at the start of something truly important.
No one at this very moment in time
is able to grasp
the effect of some people or events that
will have a bearing both on our history
as well as our destiny.
Most of you don't know his name yet.
But soon, you will do.
He will be exalted
as the father of our great country.
Mustafa Kemal Paşa will be the
Inspector of the Ninth Army from today.
And very soon,
you will all see its true significance.
[Piano Quintet in E flat major, Op. 44
by Schumann]
[Esra] Halit!
[shocked murmuring]
[panting] Halit!
[gasps]