Kommissar Rex (Inspector Rex) (1994) s11e03 Episode Script

Hello?.
-Get my daughter out ofthere.
Ling Shu, wake up.
-Gaan-Do, what's going on?.
Ling Shu and I have to leave at once.
I beg you, Chen Ho, I beg you.
Why do we have to flee?.
-I told him not to borrow from Chen Ho.
Oh God.
Ling Shu.
No.
A man is following me.
Please, take off.
Quick, he's coming.
-Shit.
Open up.
Open the bloody door.
Chinese Shadows Can I have a cup of coffee, please?.
-Of course.
It can't go on like this, my friend.
You can't eat this little.
I know you need time to get acclimated, but it should be enough by now.
Look, why don't you try this?.
Come on, be a good boy and try it.
Come on.
What is it?.
What have you seen, Rex?.
Rex.
Rex, where are you going?.
Rex.
Rex, what are you doing?.
I'm sorry, sister.
He's acting a bit odd.
-No problem.
Goodbye.
Goodbye.
What are you eating?.
Let me see.
Ah,Wurstsemmeln.
l know, my friend, but you don't find those in Rome.
we havewurstel.
You like those?.
You know what?.
I'll take you to a friend who makes the best hot dogs in Rome.
No, a countermand.
I can't take you there.
Morini, tell me.
Good morning, sir.
-Hello, Morini.
Hello, Rex.
-So what's going on?.
The victim is Asian, probably Chinese.
Male, about 60 years old.
ID, Morini?.
-No, I left it at the offiice.
Not yours, the victim's.
-He didn't carry any.
It seems the killer fired six shots, four in the chest.
Forensics has found Why don't you let me tell him what we found?.
What did you expect?.
Katia.
Hi, Lorenzo.
-Have it your way.
Is that your dog?.
-Yes.
What's the matter with him?.
-He's just a bit jealous.
Maybe he senses that you like me?.
-lf anything, he senses that you like him.
Morini, you're a moron.
Alright, guys, I'm done.
See you later.
-Katia, aren't you going to tell me?.
Let Morini tell you, he knows everything.
-we're best of friends.
Sure.
Guys, have you two made a pact?.
If this continues, I'll never score again.
I know that's what you want.
-Not me, sir.
I wish you had a girlfriend.
Perhaps -Perhaps what?.
I was just saying Forgive me.
Forensics has found conclusive evidence that there were two people in the car.
Hold on.
Rex has found something.
Tell me later.
You should put him on a leash.
-I know, you're right.
I apologize.
What?.
Did he take the bus?.
I understand, Rex.
Chen?.
Come here.
The phone is ringing.
Come on, Dad, answer.
Dammit.
Hello?.
-Dad?.
Ling Shu?.
Ling Shu, answer.
-Who is this?.
Oh no.
-Hello?.
Come on, Ling Park, let's continue.
Wake up.
Tell me where your daughter is.
Good day.
-Good morning, Chief lnspector.
Hello, Shu Chang.
-Hu Xiang.
Hu Xiang, excuse me.
All those Chinese names are getting mixed up in my head.
Can I offer you and your friend some tea?.
I imagine that's a no.
Did you come because of that murder?.
-Yes.
Thank you.
Did you know the victim?.
-No.
The Chinese community is very large.
There are 15,000 of us in Rome.
Do you know all the ltalians in your neighbourhood?.
No, definitely not.
I just don't know where to start.
Chief lnspector, you've done a lot for me.
I'm always willing to help you.
-I know.
I appreciate it.
But I'm not as close to the Chinese community as you seem to believe.
Still, you're the only Chinese I know.
I'll ask around.
If I have news I'll call you.
-Alright.
Your friend doesn't like tea, but he does like the cow.
If you wish, he can keep it.
Why not?.
Rex, did you hear that?.
Say thanks to Shu Chang.
Hu Xiang.
Come by soon.
And bring him along too.
-Wiill do.
Bye.
And remember what you promised.
-Okay.
Goodbye.
So Morini, how did it go last night?.
-She seemed a very fine girl.
I asked her for her documents.
Her name was Umberto Ginosa, Sicilian.
I guess she had a big moustache.
Fabbri, I've come to see how far we are with the case ofthat murdered Chinese.
Is that dog still here?.
If you feel lonely, why don't you find yourself a girlfriend?.
What do you think I'm doing?.
It's that he chases them all away.
Our division doesn't allow police dogs.
Get rid of him or I'll have to report you.
I thought you'd come because ofthe murdered Chinaman.
Come to my offiice to inform me.
Alone.
How disgusting.
Come here.
You still don't see that it's useless to be friendly with a man like him?.
Ah, Morini.
What about the Chinaman?.
-There's little to tell.
we're still trying to identify him.
Maybe he was illegal.
Do you mind?.
I'm starved.
want some?.
-No, thanks.
But I've called the transport company.
A chauffeur reported that at that stop, more or less at the time ofthe murder a Chinese girl got on who was being followed by an armed Chinese man.
Did he describe her?.
-No, he said No, let me guess.
That the Chinese all look the same, right?.
How banal.
He did say that she was very cute.
-How old could she have been?.
-Where did she get off?.
In Casalina, the stop on ViaAlessi.
Ah, we also have the forensic report.
That was fast.
-Martelli.
She'd do anything for you.
Morini, stop it.
-But she didn't find anything of interest.
It seems we will have to wait for the blood analysis to see Wait.
No, I mean you.
-Why me?.
Is therewurstelinside?.
-Yes.
Give it to him.
Morini, give it to him.
To see ifhe'll eat it.
Go on.
Here you go.
Did you really buy it at Cesare's?.
-Always.
TheCesare's?.
And he doesn't like it.
-He doesn't like it.
He won't eat it.
-He won't eat it.
The person you have called can't be reached at this time.
we advise you to try again later.
-Dad, where are you?.
I've got it.
Come and look, sir.
-What have you found?.
Come.
Is that the victim?.
-Exactly.
And the girl could be the one we're looking for.
Print it out and show it to the bus driver.
-Already done.
It's her.
How did you find her?.
-The missing person database.
A certain Sasà Esposito reported her missing.
Her name is Ling Shu.
She disappeared two weeks ago.
Ling Shu.
To reappear this morning at the murder scene.
Do we have her address?.
-No, but we have Sasà's address.
Who is that?.
-The guy who reported her missing.
Ah, Morini.
Ling Shu, Sasà.
Alright, better than nothing.
You draw really well.
-Thank you.
Shu Shu was inspired by Ling Shu.
It's the main character of my comic.
She's so beautiful.
Have you ever seen these men?.
-I don't know.
They could be relatives.
One of them could be her father.
But you're not sure?.
Tell me something about Ling Shu.
Is she illegal perhaps?.
I don't know.
That I really don't know.
Have you never tried calling her since she disappeared?.
I have, but she never answered.
So I waited for a while and in the end I reported her missing.
I didn't know what to do anymore.
I was desperate.
we suspect Ling Shu was involved in a murder that took place last night.
My God, a murder.
-You don't know where she lives?.
She didn't want me to escort her home.
I think she was afraid of her father.
But one day I accompanied her to Piazza Vittoria.
Where?.
-Number 17.
Please, just take the restaurant?.
It's worth more than what I owe you.
I will take it, and your daughter as well.
That'll teach you to pay your debts.
No, not my daughter.
-Look what I've found.
I think it will interest you.
-What is it?.
Ling Shu's diary.
It was in her bedroom.
Read this.
You knew your daughter had a fiancé?.
-No.
An ltalian.
Sasà Esposito.
What are you doing?.
-I'm taking the old man.
And me?.
-You stay here, in case Ling Shu returns.
Excuse me, Madam.
Sorry to bother you.
I don't know if you're able to help me, but have you ever seen this girl around here?.
Not the girl, I'm sorry.
But I know him.
I don't know his name, but I think he lives in this building.
Thank you very much.
Who are you?.
-Hello, Madam.
Chief lnspector Fabbri.
No, wait.
I want to talk to you.
Madam, may l?.
I'm not from lmmigration.
Don't be afraid.
I only want to talk to you.
May l?.
Madam, can I talk to you?.
Madam, do you understand my language?.
Listen, I'm looking for a girl.
Her name is Ling Shu.
Her life may be in danger.
You understand?.
Danger.
-Yes, danger.
Ling Shu.
So you know her?.
-She lives here with Uncle Ling Gaan-Do.
He took her away.
-Do you recognize these two men?.
Ling Park and Ling Gaan-Do.
My cousins.
Ling Park is Ling Shu's father.
And where can I find this Ling Park?.
-At the restaurant, perhaps.
Rex, it's open.
What shall we do?.
Go inside?.
Of course.
May I come in?.
Police.
I'm Chief lnspector Fabbri.
Hey, Rex.
Stay on the alert.
Hey, Rex.
Everything okay?.
Stay there.
Don't move.
No, Rex, it's okay.
It's okay.
I think our friend here won't go jogging for a while.
Lorenzo, are you okay?.
I heard you were shot at.
Good news travels fast here.
Who told you?.
Morini?.
-No.
I don't know why, but I don't believe you.
What are you doing at the bureau?.
Me?.
Nothing.
I was passing by.
-You didn't come just to see how I was?.
And if I did?.
-You could have just called.
You think so?.
Katia, it's late.
Good night.
You're right.
It's late.
-Katia?.
I appreciate the fact that you came by.
Really.
Yes, of course.
Hello, champion.
-Hold on.
How's it going?.
-How's it going?.
I'm fine.
Still going.
I know.
I saw you before, remember?.
-So?.
I mean the Chinaman.
How's he doing?.
-He'll be limping for a while.
Did he say anything?.
-No, nothing.
Do you have any news?.
He's been here for 6 years and works for a massage parlour, 'Lotus Flower'.
Get me whatever you can find on this massage parlour.
You know that those massage parlours are usually covers for criminal activities.
Morini, will you stop staring at me?.
Get a move on.
Go do something.
Morini, sometimes I wonder how you became an inspector.
What's that?.
Everything I could find on the massage parlour 'Lotus Flower' and the owner, Chen Ho.
A pretty shady character.
Criminal record?.
-No.
So why shady?.
-That parlour is really a brothel.
And he also traffiics in illegal aliens.
It was Hu Xiang who told me all this your Chinese friend.
It's him I have on the phone.
If you want to thank him for the information here you are.
-Hu?.
Xiang.
Yes, Hu Xiang.
Thank you.
-Don't mention it, Chief lnspector.
I did all that was in my power.
Give my regards to Rex.
Of course I will.
And thanks again.
What can I say, Morini?.
I acted like a -Like a?.
Like a -Like an asshole?.
Thanks, Rex.
-Rex, no one asked for your opinion.
Rex, one time is enough.
Don't repeat it.
-Don't scold him.
Let him speak his mind.
Are you two buddies now?.
Shu Shu.
What happened to you?.
You're trembling.
Enough.
I'll prepare a hot bath for you.
It will relax you.
And something to eat.
Then you'll tell me everything.
You don't have to be afraid anymore.
You're safe now.
I met a policeman, a reliable fellow.
-No, no police.
I'm illegal.
-Alright, no police.
Promise me.
-I promise.
No police, I promise.
You don't know how happy I am.
I'll go and prepare your bath.
I've bought you the rose salts you like.
Are you happy?.
You don't know how happy I am to see you.
Hello?.
-Hi, Ling Shu.
Look out the window.
There's someone who'd like to greet you.
Your bath is almost ready.
I'm almost finished with the comic.
It's turning out really well.
And all thanks to Shu Shu?.
Damn.
Damn.
Dad.
I'm so sorry.
-Come on, let's go.
Dammit.
Rex, I know I'm not Yes's Steve Howe, but you have to make do with what I can.
There, the phone.
Of course.
Someone has come to your aid.
Hello?.
Yes.
Who is this?.
I told you to call me should she return.
-I know.
You're right.
But when I mentioned the police, she got afraid.
I wanted her to calm down and talk, but then she suddenly left.
What did she tell you?.
-Nothing.
She was upset.
She left this.
'Sorry, but I can't live the way I'd like to.
' What does that mean?.
-I don't know.
When I looked out the window, I saw a black car drive off.
Did you see the license number?.
-No, I didn't.
But it was a black BMw.
-Alright.
Better than nothing.
Bye.
Guess what car Chen Ho drives.
-The shady character?.
Let's see.
A BMw.
-Exactly.
A black one.
That's enough for a raid.
-No, wrong thinking.
I don't want to arrest him on prostitution charges but for the murder of Ling Gaan-Do and the abduction of Ling Shu.
Ifwe find her, she could testify.
-And if she's not at the massage parlour?.
No, Morini, I don't want to risk that.
This time we'll do it my way.
This time?.
-Have there been other times?.
No, I was only saying -Shall we go?.
No, champion, this time you stay here.
They don't do dog massages here.
Keep your eyes and ears open, okay?.
I'll see you later.
Hello.
Do you have an appointment?.
-Not really.
But Mr Chen Ho said that wouldn't be a problem.
If he sends you, it isn't.
Follow me.
-Thank you.
Your locker is number 8.
Take off your clothes and wrap the towel around you.
When you're ready, go through that door.
-Thank you.
Do you see anything you like?.
-The girls are all very beautiful.
It's that I'm looking for Mr Chen Ho mentioned a new girl.
A certain Ling Shu.
If.
it's possible Come with me.
Excuse me.
wait, Ling Shu.
wait.
-How come you know my name?.
I'm Chief lnspector Fabbri, a friend of Sasà.
I'm here to help you.
No, you have to leave.
If they find out, Chen Ho will kill my father.
Shit, they've locked us in.
Yes?.
What do you mean, a policeman?.
Are you sure?.
Did you lock him in?.
I'll be right there.
Is there another exit?.
-No.
Where does that vent lead to?.
-It's a ventilation duct.
I don't know.
Hey, Rex, come to the grating.
Rex, my friend, they've locked us in.
Come and get us out.
Try to get inside.
Don't worry.
we'll get out ofhere.
Rex, be good and take the key.
The key, come on.
Come on, you can do it.
Good boy.
Take it, Rex.
Good boy.
Now push it under the door.
Come on.
That's it, well done.
well done, champion.
well done, champion.
Great job.
Come, let's go.
No, please.
we have to free my father.
This way.
Come on, Rex.
Maybe here, where the storage is.
-Wait.
This way, come.
Shit.
This way.
You're trapped.
Hiding is useless.
I'll find you anyway.
Hey, champion.
It's our turn now.
Come on.
Ling Shu, come.
Where's my father?.
Dirty bastard, where's my father?.
Get up.
It seems Rex has found him.
Come.
The keys.
Thank you, Rex.
Ling Shu.
-Dad.
Dad, are you okay?.
Forgive me, my daughter, forgive me.
Alright, take him away.
Go on, take him away.
Come on, move it.
Morini, you should have seen our champion.
He was phenomenal.
As always, right, Rex?.
Listen, are you still friends with Corda?.
-Davide Corda?.
Yes, why?.
I need you to ask him to do me a favour.
Cheng Ho lent me money to open the restaurant.
But I couldn't pay him back.
So for that he wanted Ling Shu to prostitute herself.
My brother and I tried to protect her.
we hid her, but he managed to find her.
And Gaan-Do is dead.
-It's all over now, Dad.
Shu Shu.
-Sasà.
Shu Shu, thank God you're okay.
Dad -It's alright, Ling Shu.
Why don't you introduce your fiancé?.
-Of course.
My father Ling Park, Sasà.
Pleased to meet you, Mr Ling.
-The pleasure is mine.
Morini, don't forget her residence permit.
-Of course not, sir.
What do you say?.
A nice cup of coffee?.
-Why not?.
Are you buying?.
-As always.
Just checking.
Attorney De Blasi wants a special leave for his client.
Morini, out of the question.
As long as he keeps mute he's not going anywhere.
Fabbri?.
-Yes, sir?.
would you mind explaining this to me?.
-What?.
This.
-Let me see.
'Dog rounds up prostitution ring.
' Did you see that, Rex?.
You're on the front page.
Give me a paw, champion.
I suppose you're in no way responsible.
-Your insinuation offends me.
He's offended.
-You bet.
But you achieved your objective.
I don't understand.
-My hands are tied.
called to congratulate me and Rex for the excellent work, so for the time being I can't send your dog away.
Did you hear that, Rex?.
You can stay with us.
No, Rex.
What are you -Fabbri, get that filthy dog off of me.
Rex, what are you doing?.
-I won't leave it at this.
It's not funny at all.
Morini, what are you laughing for?.
You don't laugh at your superiors.
If anyone, I'm the one to laugh.
And you?.
was that really necessary?.
well, good for you.
That newspaper article worked.
-Yourfriend Corda did good.
Nice article.
Listen, what do you think?.
Shouldn't we send him a case of wine or something?.
That would be great.
He's a wine expert.
A nice case of top-quality wine.
Perfect.
A great idea.
You like that idea, Rex?.
Wiill you take care of it?.
-The money, sir.
What money?.
-For the wine, of course.
Ah Advance it.
-Advance it?.
Advance it.
Write it down and we'll settle it later, perhaps.
My compliments, Morini.
You really are a moron.