Diamond Cartel

What we see is sometimes never is.

A mind is a wondrous thing.

And if you're guessing you'll probably say this was California,

and from the distance it could well be.

But the world I come from, this world,

is far from California.

This is Southern Siberia.

The former Soviet union.

Rich in oil, but also the deserts of Asia.

Your freedom in this place, is the ultimate bargaining chip for those who own it.

Remaining alive, that's a tax paid on a daily basis.

It's a tax that keeps rising.

Like a shadow, this tax, it never leaves your sight.

The iron heel you're born under,

is the heel by which you die.

Mr. Lou.

As we've agreed, I'll be forwarding the diamonds to Boris.

After that we pass the package on to amoto San.

I've arranged to ship it by boat.

In three day it will be in Hong Kong.

Your guys are the best lapidaries in the world.

Tony, our guys are the best lapidaries,

and your guys are the best buyers in America.

I hope you've got everything organized already.

Brother, you know my guys.

You know you can count on them.

This is not their first time.

The only person worth trusting was the most dangerous.

And even he was at behest of the wolves he employed.

The one thing you learn as quick as taking your first breath,

is that nothing is ever what it seems.

The flash, the glitzs, the stars

only shine for those who chose not to see beyond them.

Mussa?

I've been expecting your call.

Did something unusual happen?

No. Nothing unusual.

No. I'm studying the stars.

You know, one of the most brilliant of them all.

This one here.

My eastern star.

I don't have it.

And how can you be so sure i have this star of east?

So, what's the juice?

Because of our relationship, I'm willing to sell you the star of east

for half price.

Thirty million us.

Thirty million fucking dollars from me? What do you want from me?

You want cash?

Then make the fucking deal.

Good evening.

You again.

Have you seen this girl?

Stop there.

I want you to write down what I tell you.

Don't worry. I'll remember it.

Indulge me.

I want you to write it down, and keep it in your pocket, asshole.

Uh, let me explain.

When she worked here i was planning to come in and propose,

but she disappeared unexpectedly.

Has she been around since then?

No.

No!

No!

Now, listen. I'm gonna write this down for you.

She's never been back here.

Get it.

She walked out the door, and we haven't seen her since.

Is that clear?

You've been coming into my place for two years.

You're so fixated,

you ask the same question time after time

even though we keep saying, "we haven't seen the bitch".

Get out of here!

Sorry.

Thanks a lot.

Ruslan was not the brightest star in the room.

But he never gave up...

On me, that is.

Neither did arman.

My two sidekicks.

My two lovers.

My one dilemma.

Baby, just come see me.

Just come by.

I've a nice surprise.

You're nicer than usual. What's the occasion?

Are you the surprise?

I'm talking to my daughter.

How long have you been answering to the name "sweetheart"?

-I wouldn't have thought-- -you listen, lady. When I want your opinion...

I'll ask for it.

So Mike promised to bring the stone today.

Okay.

It's my star...

Of the east.

Where'd you plan to meet?

It will be at the factory, as usual.

I put the boys there.

There'll be no trouble.

We'll be there in three hours.

You're not going.

What do you mean?

She is.

Why?

It's my... decision.

Look at his face.

See I was right. He's happy.

Have you lost your mind?

You forget who took you under his wing...

After your father died?

Who fed you... All these years?

I remember.

But I seemed to be hungry no matter how much I ate...

In your place, mussa.

In my place?

I remember.

You had the look of a wolf cub two years ago...

When I punished your little girlfriend, aliah.

You owe me.

Hmm. They're all $10,000 bills.

I didn't know they made them.

Yes, they're rare...

Not available unless required...

By those who can afford.

So, my repeat is for the last time,

Mike is bringing Mr. Lou's diamond to the abandoned factory.

You'll have a security team,

and catastroff will lead the way.

Catastroff.

Catastroff.

Huh?

So where are you going?

With her.

And who will you meet?

I said, who will you meet?

Mr. Lou.

Why the fuck is he talking about Mr. Lou?

You're meeting Mike at the factory.

Try to focus on this.

I'm giving you 30 million bucks,

let's not fuck this up.

I got it. I'm not a fool.

-Catastroff. -Huh?

Oh. Right.

Antonio, time to work.

I was told you took this job because you are looking for your girlfriend.

Good luck. You won't find her here.

How did you loose your girl friend?

Believe me. It won't happen second time.

You sure?

Good luck to you.

Mr. Mike loves blondes.

Just go.

So,

you want me to make a deal with you?

Khazar,

let's forget the past.

It's only business.

You want me to take you seriously as a businessman?

Now, you know

there's something in it for me.

What's in it for you?

I get to pick up aliah. Then I'm gone.

All this for a girl?

Big mistake.

Just stay focused

on revenge for your fathers death.

Arman's lust to avenge the death of his father

was eclipsed by his love for me.

In a hopeless world

sometimes the smallest light, shines the brightest.

Antonio.

Open the door for the lady.

The siberian definition of a blood diamond

is where 30 souls suicide themselves in 30 seconds for it.

A steep price to pay,

but in this part of the world, it's an even trade.

Last time, mussa sent arman.

This time I guess we got a...

Very, very beautiful young lady.

Yeah.

I like your sense of humor, Mr. Mike.

I just hope you brought the money we all agreed on...

- Right? - I may be beautiful,

but I'm all business.

Now, then... the diamond.

Hey, bitch, let's see the money.

I hope it's, uh, 30 million exactly.

Right?

Oh, gentlemen.

After all this time you still don't trust us?

It's 30 million.

And how do I know that the stone is real?

Let me see it.

Is this your first transaction?

Nothing we do is fake.

This is real!

Look at it!