The Candidate (Kandidaten)

THE CANDIDATE

Everything had become perfect.

Amanda was so happy.

Then suddenly he was standing there.

You did what any mother would have done.

There was blood all over.

Thanks.

This is what the DA has:

They can place him in the room. There is evidence of a fight. Full stop.

That's it.

I can help you.

But if you go in there and say that you stabbed him

without him doing anything but look at his daughter...

...you'll get ten years.

Where would Amanda be in all those years?

Hi, Jan.

Congratulations.

Kathrine?

You are free now.

You may leave.

No...! No! Go through it again!

What's going on?

Get me out! Listen to me!

You get me out of here!

Jesus...!

What the hell was that?

I lost.

I gave him my best defence.

But he was sentenced.

Yes?

Shall we celebrate the failure?

What are you talking about, Dad?

16 years for homicide.

That's not what we had hoped for.

Now we'll study the verdict and decide whether to launch an appeal.

Jonas...?

Hi.

Hello.

Are you okay?

Sure.

How did it go?

We won.

Of course you did.

You are looking great.

What are you doing here?

Well, it's one o'clock...

I thought we might find a restaurant for lunch.

And do what lovers do. Talk and so on...

Talk?

Right.

I'd love to.

But I can't.

Of course you can.

No, I have an important meeting.

What's more important than me?

Very little, I can assure you.

But I have... It is...

What?

Well, it's about a new job.

What new job?

Could we talk about it later?

I need to go now. I'll tell you all about it tonight, and I'll cook a meal...

Jonas Bechmann... Martin Schiller?

He's waiting upstairs.

Jonas?

Martin.

Hello.

Nice seeing you.

It's been a long time.

Coffee?

No thanks.

Congratulations on the verdict.

Thank you.

Does your boss know you're here?

No, I quit.

I see.

How's Camilla doing?

Still grinding family law into freshmen?

Yes.

You're a busy man, and I don't want to waste your time.

As you know, your father's place has been vacant for a year now.

We haven't been able to find a suitable candidate yet.

The board was ready to shelve the whole thing.

And suddenly we received this application.

You may be the most talented defence counsel of your generation.

And your name is already on the door.

How do we get about this?

Say, Jonas...

Why did you apply for this position?

I always wanted to work here.

I've given you a lot of thought.

Okay.

You've been having a tough time.

I'm okay.

Did you talk to anybody?

About what?

Your dad's accident?

Nobody could have done anything.

He could have won the case, couldn't he?

What do you mean?

Kiehlert could easily have gone free.

Then nothing would have happened.

What are you hinting at?

It doesn't matter what I think.

It does to me.

We both know that Kiehlert was into more than building and construction.

You have represented him in a murder case before.

I think his partners would lose a lot if he was put in jail.

They expected an acquittal, and afterwards they punished my dad.

I think his car was pushed off the road by Böttker and Lessner who worked for Kiehlert.

But they are gone now, and there's no evidence, so it really doesn't matter what I think.

Camilla tells me you stay up all night.

My Dad's left front door had scrape marks...

Jonas...

I know that the police deny this.

But I just got the door back from a German technician,

and he says the marks were most likely caused by a car

at a minimum of 60 km/h. I talked to an insurance technician, and...

How do we get about this?

Hammel and the board really appreciate your interest.

And there are no doubts regarding your will and your talent.

But I cannot offer you the job.

Our clients are of the most varied description.

Including that of Claes Kiehlert's.

And I don't think you're ready for that right now.

But I'm fine...

As your partner I'd be uneasy as to your objectivity.

As your godfather...

I'm fine. Really.

As your godfather I think you ought to see somebody.

Hello.

Hello.

Sorry, but I have to check this.

Martin called. Are you okay?

Yes.

How could you apply without talking to me?

Could we take it later? I really have to...

I don't know...

What's your problem?

What's my problem?

I can't... Jesus Christ, honey.

I'll go jogging.

Yes, make a run for it.

Do you understand anything?

I understand that we haven't talked for a year.

I understand you stay up half the night and go jogging in the fucking forest.

I understand we never see each other, because you slave like a pig...

Yes, I slave to make this...

What?

It's got nothing do with the job. You know that!

What did you say to Martin?

What is it you think you can find in there?

Hey, what's up...?

Are you going?

Hey, Jonas! Easy now. You don't want me to drink this on my own, right?

Not today.

Look at this!

You need to drink it away. I know what it feels like.

Listen... If you're getting married... wrong...

When you marry, do it properly.

Not all that town-hall crap, you know. Show consideration for the details.

And what you may not know is that it's been a whole year now

since you proposed, and that's the maximum before marrying her.

If I were you I'd hoist up my balls. You've scored more than you deserve.

Be happy that she's still waiting.

Shut up!

Shut up yourself... Look! Hi there!

Come here... Come, come.

They're coming over.

I can't be bothered.

Oh, yes, they're coming.

Stop it.

Get a grip for my sake, man!

Aren't I getting married?

Not tonight. You need a shave. You're unemployed. You don't have a chance.

Hi.

Hi.

Sit down.

Wanna dance?

Do I wanna dance?

I'd love to.

Hi.

Hi.

I'm Louise.

I have a girlfriend.

How nice.

I'm Louise.

I'm Jonas.

Hi, Jonas.

Hi, Louise.

Can I buy you a drink, Jonas?

Louise...?

I have to get going...

Louise?

Louise?

Housekeeping!

Come back later!

Marius, come here!

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