The Grandson (Az unoka)

FLASHBACK MEDIA PRESENTS

WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL FILM INSTITUTE HUNGARY

A FILM BY KRISTOF DEAK

Bend and twist and pay attention. Step forward and back.

And right and close. And one, two, three...

Good. And open and back.

The gentlemen bow now.

Thank you. Next up is everyone's favourite bit... The Dance of Joy.

Think of something that makes you happy.

Ready? And...

- Rudi! How's your day? - Hey Pappy.

Pretty good. I felt like calling you. I'm on my lunch break.

Best part of the day. What's for lunch?

Mushroom cream soup and... bolognese.

Mhm... So those must be the dishes clattering.

You got me. How was dance class?

It was alright... you know how it is.

A bunch of old fans, stumbling around...

I bet you went crazy with all the foxy grannies.

Jealous, are we? At least I know what life is all about'.

In 40 years I'll spend my daytime dancing, too.

40 years is pretty ambitious with your level of self care.

We'll see... Gotta run, see you tonight.

- You doing OK? - I'm doing great. Could be worse...

- but that would be pretty bad! - But that would be pretty bad!

' Alright. love you pa _ Bve_bye_ uny-

- Hello. - Hello.

- Sorry to bother you... - Let me check our database...

- Can I sign you up then? - Thank you for your time, goodbye.

We're collecting for Kati's birthday. You know all the people here.

- You do the top floor, I'll do this... - I owe you one, thanks a ton.

I'm really glad I finally reached you.

We're offering an exceptional deal on our award-winning book series...

Kélmén's team needs to be moved to the top floor.

They're really in the zone right now. You can sort it out in overtime.

- Right? - S... sure, yeah...

Well, then...

Hello.

- Good evening. Mr. Ra's-z? - Yes. Who is this?

Good evening. This is Captain Vértesi, district police.

- Good evening. How can I... - ltis quite urgent'.

Who in your family holds a valid driver's licence?

Well... my son, daughter in law, and my grandson.

- But... - By name please?

Mrs. Katalin Racz and Rudolf Racz. But what is this about...?

I see. That checks out. Thank you. I had to verific.

Well, I'm sorry to say I have bad news.

- Rudolf is your grandson, right? - Yes. Why what happened'?

There was a quite serious traffic accident.

I'm on location with the investigation unit.

Your grandson didn't give right-of-way. A BMW side-swiped him.

Massive collision, pushed him 15 meters or so...

We located you as a relative through his license plate number.

I see.

The paramedics are stabilizing Rudolf, but he's unconscious.

I'm sorry, but his lung got punctured.

His respiration has collapsed. They're fighting for him.

They're taking him to hospital as soon as he's stabilised.

- We couldn't reach his parents... - I'm leaving right now.

Wait, sir. There's another problem.

Your grandson's car insurance came up invalid.

The BMW's passenger is badly injured, the car is total led.

A fortune in damages, by the look of it.

- With your grandson at fault. - But... then...

Because of the bodily harm, it's reckless endangerment.

But if he dies, it becomes an even graver felony.

I'm sorry, but we are required to take the perpetrator into custody.

But you just said he's unconscious.

The protocol requires us to take him straight to the penitentiary's infirmary.

The prison hospital.

Thankfully I was able to reach you.

- (Maybe we can still do something. - Yes, yes). What can be done...'?

I might be able to persuade the other party's family to withdraw charges.

If you'd offer to compensate them for the damage,

- I think they can be convinced. - Yes! We'll pay for it! How much?

Well, I'm no expert', but this looks like a really pricey car.

We 're talking at least 8-9M forints here.

Oh...

I don't know where you 'll get that much in the middle of the night...

I have some at home.

Not all of it, but maybe it'll be enough.

OK, sounds good. By all means, do check.

How's Rudi?

Unconscious for now.

- Let me know when something changes. - Of course. One moment.

Go check on him please. I'm on the phone with his grandfather.

- I need both hands to count the cash... - Don't hang up!

I'm just putting you on speakerphone.

I'll wait for you to check.

Oh, dear.

Is he at least transportable?

Right.

I'm told the injured passenger needs surgery right away.

He's hanging by a thread. The ambulance is taking him now.

- Three, four, five, six... - Hello...? - I'm here!

Don't you disappear on me. We're going to help your grandson.

Calm down. I'm sure there's a solution.

I've been able to negotiate situations like this...

- I'm here. I'm done. 1,203,000. - Sony?

One million two hundred and three thousand. That's all I have at home.

Well...

- That sounds a bit scant if you ask me. - I should have...

some foreign currency... Deutschmarks... I mean, euros...

Of course, better than nothing. The damage is at /east 8 million.

We need some ground for negotiation here.

Hang on for a bit, please.

I just don't get it. He's always so careful...

Things happen when you're tired, no matter your experience.

I've seen far too many of these cases. You found it?

- One moment. - Of course, no rush.

- Oh, I got it! - Great'.

It's a thousand. Euros.

In forints, that's about... I don't know.

- I don't know the exchange rate. - Anyway, it is something.

- Anything else you can think of? - One moment.

We'll send a patrol car to help you get to your grandson. Your address please?

42 Reitter Street, district 19.

I found a little more in the meantime.

- Good. 42 Reitter, noted. - Yes.

Calm down, everything will be fine.

- I need to check this one last place... - Take your time.

- We 'll help your grandson. - Thank you so much.

My colleague will be there in a few minutes.

Hold on...

Yes!

- I found more! - Excellent!

Put it all in a sealed envelope, write your name and the sum on it.

- OK? - Yes, yes...

Take it downstairs to save us some time.

What's going on? Rudi... How's Rudi?

One sec, let me check with the paramedics.

Please hold, don't hang up.

- Are you there? - Yes.

It looks like they can leave for the hospital...

I'm almost done, just finishing the envelope, hang on...

Good.

Things are looking better; carry on.

OK, fill it and get it signed.

- I'm almost done. - OK OK.

- So... - Yes?

He is stable now, not in a great shape though.

They're taking him to Honvéd hospital.

Head downstairs, my colleague will be there in a minute.

Sheis a brunette, Captain Hernadi. Do check her name though.

Don't give the money to just anyone.

I'll wait til! you find her. Your phone is cordless, right?

It is. I'm on my way now. Thank you.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

- Your colleague's here. - Hernédi. I came as fast as I could.

Thank you.

- This is all I could find. - I can't take it without a receipt.

Put the sum here and sign at the bottom.

1.227.000 forints...

and a 1000 euros.

- Well... We'll see if it's enough. - It has to be!

Could go either way.

How about throwing in that nice watch too?

Purely as a gesture. They won't take it.

Just to show them your commitment.

Of course, take it. If it helps even a little...

It's important to show our good intention.

You'll get it back soon enough.

They won't need it.

I've put it on the receipt.

Here you are. I should get going. Start packing quickly, sir.

We're sending a patrol car to take you to Lészlé hospital. Goodbye.

Wait!

It's Honvéd hospital, isn't it? That's what your colleague said.

No, it's Lészlé. Their ER department is on night duty.

- My colleague was mistaken. - Goodbye. - Goodbye.

Mr Réczm?

- I'm here. - Finally.

- Everything OK? Did you give it to her? - Yes, she's left already.

Good. The ambulance has left, so has the patrol car.

You should start packing.

Pyjamas, slippers and a change of street clothes.

A towel would be good, the ones at hospital are...

Toilet paper, soap, toothbrush...

What else was there?

The dialled number is not available, please try again later.

- Papp y! H1} what is up? - R... Rudi...? Is that you...?

Yeah, why? Who else?

- But... How are you...? - Don't even get me started.

They made me stay late again. Sorry I didn't call...

Wh... Where are you?

I'm walking up to the gate now.

The gate? What gate?

In front of the house.

Pappy... What's wrong?

Pappy...? What is it...?

Pappy!

I'm here...

THE GRANDSON

Ferenc Récz? Lieutenant Jelinek. Follow me.

How do you think he knew your grandson's name?

Because you mentioned he spoke of him by his name.

- I told him. Like an idiot. - No, it's a frequently used method.

They start with crumbs of information, then extract the rest during conversation.

- Typical "grandparent scammer" move. - "Grandparent scammer"?

Grandparent scam. A technical term for this type of fraud.