Good morning. Package.
No idea what my brother has been ordering again.
Toni!
Did you order something?
He just got out of jail, he just do what he wants.
He was jailed because of mail bombs.
Yesterday he ate the whole content of the dog's bowl.
Just a moment.
Come see.
Get you ass off the hammock now.
I will throw you out, if this continues.
Did you order from the Venus catalog again?
No, I didn't. Don't be so mean to me.
- Answer the door, someone's waiting for you. - Where?
At the door, jeez!
Where?
What? Where is the guy?
- Ah, hello. - Good afternoon.
My brother is talking nonsense, I've never ordered any erotic products.
I don't care what's in it.
It's better that way.
Give me that.
Now I really want to defuse it.
- Do I get to sign? - Yes.
Lukas? What is... Uh...
Hello.
My colleague, the minesweeper.
Come on, get it.
Now I sign.
Don't be afraid, it's just...
It's really just my blood pressure monitor.
My brother, that was me.
Obvious, right?
No offense.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Coming.
Come, let's get some air.
He can't see anymore.
Our lesson isn't until tomorrow, right?
Yeah, but...
Yes, so, I wanted to tell you... I wanted to tell you that...
I want to permanently quit taking piano lessons.
Yes, so, I don't have the time anymore.
Well, this isn't that surprising, right?
Yes, not really.
And what do I do with the piano now?
I bought it just for you.
Just kidding.
Well.
Tell me...
There is this ball that goes around...
I wanted to see something on Google,
I must do my make-up for a school party.
I see, it's frozen.
Yes, my dear.
Don't be afraid.
Willi!
Why don't you put him to sleep?
He's only suffering.
I don't put you to sleep either...
Yes, I got you these tartes flambée.
They are really good.
You just have to warm them up.
You eat these?
Yes, sometimes.
Nah, take them with you.
Now sit down.
Yes, but...
I have to go soon.
The Dombrechts are cutting your hedges tomorrow.
You are blocking their sun.
That's fine.
I'll be able to shoot right into their living room.
Nice.
I might bring Ines tomorrow. Apparently she's travelling through.
She's here...?
Don't be afraid, Mrs Radica.
- Will you be fine? - Yes, just fine.
Can I borrow this?
And what's with the getup?
So you're interested, after all?
I've taken up a side job in an old people's home, the Theresienstift.
50 euros per death.
Most of them won't fight back.
...34 years of loyal services to the Laurensberg school.
For this new stage of life, the advice of an unknown poet:
"It's mighty jolly to do nothing and to be able to rest after doing nothing."
Thank you.
Many thanks to the arts club of class 7b.
We are pleased to welcome classes 6d and 8b
with a new musical tribute conducted by Mr. Conradi and Ms. Eikamp.
...three, four...
We are desperately unhappy that you are leaving, Mr. Dudinger.
Day to day, town to town
Sing my songs, travel on
It's a choice that I made long ago
Dear God, what is this?
I have an upset stomach.
Say, where are you going like that?
I was about to get my gun.
What, you have a gun?
Of course I have a gun.
You were dressed like that at school?
No, I'm working part-time
in the Theresienstift.
Interesting. - Yes.
Bärbel, hello.
Greetings. - Greetings.
- Winfried. - Babette, nice to meet you.
Winfried, greetings. - I'm happy that you're going to be parents.
You must stick together.
Red, white or beer?
The same as you.
- Isn't she here? - She is, she is. Still on the phone.
Here.
Thanks.
Her flight was okay?
She was tired.
But apparently things went really well in Shanghai.
Isn't she in Bucharest anymore?
Sure, but she had meetings there. She wants to go there next.
Yes, it all went really well.
They're opening a new branch there. So she was meeting managers from Siemens.
New clients.
- And executives too. - Aha...
It's completely nuts what kind of heavyweights she faces in the ring.
Of course, yes.
And in Bucharest, what does she do?
Oil. She's in the oil business.
No, she just does advising for an oil company.
She's still a consultant.
I see. Okay.
I must take note of all of that.
Whose birthday is it?
We decided to celebrate early.
Oh come on, you should have...
You should've let me know.
Well? You guys talking shop again? Hello, dad.
Hi, Spaghetti.
- How are you? - Really good, actually.
I didn't know you were celebrating your birthday already.
But soon I have an appo...
an appointment in Bucharest. I'll bring your present then.
Sure, please do that. Just ring my bell.
You might be surprised.
- Everything cleared up? - Yeah, it was nothing.
You have something on your blazer.
What?
Gall soap.
Mom, I have a whole suitcase full of...
I'm sorry, that was me.
It's just a tiny spot.
What was that?
Just my blood pressure monitor.
- What's wrong with you? - Nothing. It is...
It's just routine.
And your outfit? Am I supposed to get it?
Oh, we were joking around with the pupils in the school...
Well, I'll wash it off.
I'm afraid I must leave.
I left Willi with my mother.
And? How is he?
Not bad.
He sleeps a lot.
Look, here.
Can you fix them again with that professional glue?
It cracked.
Since you're a private patient, I'll do everything.
Exactly.
Can't we glue them for good?
To make them permanent.
My crowns are so boring.
All she does is talk on the phone. - Well...
We must have done something wrong.
Come back inside.
I'm still on the phone.
Mhm, yes.
And what else did he say?
Almost done, dad.
Yes, that's a good start.
Anyway, I will get back in touch... uhm...
with you tomorrow and...
I'm glad we talked. Good evening to you too. Bye.
Is everything alright?
Just a little stress.
- You leaving already? - I'm afraid I must.
- Wanna come to Grandma's for breakfast? - My plane leaves at 10.
- Did you tell her I'm here? - It does not matter.
I'll call Inge.
Who?
I've hired a substitute daughter.
Mhm. She will call on your birthday instead of me. Saves me a lot of trouble.
That was a joke, right?
I don't know if I still have make-up anywhere.
Oh, I'd forgotten. Thanks.
- Let's talk on Skype soon. - Sure. My Skype's working again.
- She shouldn't work so hard. - She's doing great.
Willi?
Come in.
In your basket.
You're my dear Willi.
Are you sure you do not want us to call someone?
Oh no, thank you.
Excu... Excuse me.
Mr Conradi? - Yes?
Yes, I found him. Just a moment.
Well, so I'm Anca Pavelescu.
I'm Ms. Conradi's assistant. - Ah.
Are you still there?
Oh... Hello?
Just a flying visit.
I know, it was a little...
No, you don't need to come. I'll go to a hotel somewhere.
No, really, nothing's wrong.
Fine. See you later. Okay?
Bye.
I shall follow you.
Sure.
So, here is the Radisson,
This is one of the five star hotels in town.
The restaurant here is excellent. There is also a very nice cigar lounge,
Great business lounges for drinks in the evening.
I'm only the father.
Just holidays.
Excuse me.
Yes, please?
Yes, I'm here.
Okay, sure.
See you later.
She asks if you would like to accompany her...
This evening, to a reception of the American Embassy.
- Was that her? - Yes, she's still on the meeting.
I'll let her know.
And how is my daughter?
Uhm... - As a boss?
She is very...
honest. She gives me a lot of feedback...
about my performance.
"Performance", this means the...
This is, describes your job?
No, "performance" means my work in general.
For example, in meetings, with the team,
dealing with the clients.
And what is important?
I mean, what's most important when dealing with the clients?
That no concept makes sense if the client doesn't want it.
The art is to tell the client what he actually wants.
I'm sure my daughter is good at that.
It's here.
Look, she's coming.
Hello. - Hello.
Phew.
Wow. What a long day, right?
Yeah, well, sure, you have to work.
I really caught you off guard, huh?
How long have you been sitting there? - Well...
Three hours.
I wasn't even sure you'd recognized me.
I did, but that was the entire Romanian board of Dacoil.
How was everything with Anca?
Yes, they were all very nice to me.
The driver too. - Yes.
So listen, about tonight's event:
It's a business reception. The American ambassador invited us.
There will be speeches, appetizers, small talk...
- That's it. - Yes...
Hmm. Can I go like this?
Yes. That will pass.
Just one last thing. If, uhm...
If there's a chance to have a drink with Henneberg, the CEO, our client,
I will go alone, okay?
I'm fighting right now to get our contract extended.
Of course. No concept makes sense without the client.
Well,
you can tell them that you're my father,
but maybe that you're tired after your cultural program.
Hmm...
Okay? Fine.
Go.
We are late already.
So again: Why Romania?
Romania offers significant opportunities to American businesses
With products, services or technologies,
To meet with one's needs.
Ladies and Gentlemen, buffet is open. Thank you very much. Thank you.
That guy looks like Tiriac.
Maybe.
Can you grab us something from the buffet, please?
- Something. The buffet? - Right. Sure.
Thanks.
- Our third time today. Good evening. - True. Good evening.
That was a fascinating speech.
We still have a long way to go...
but Romania has really shown great economic strength in overcoming the crisis.
I looked at the business case again.
And I'm optimistic, that we will be able to make a well-founded statement on Monday.
Ah ja. Äh, Natalja...
This is your specialist! I'm sure Ms. Conradi can help you.
- Nice to meet you. Ines Conradi. - Me too.
Natalia needs to do some shopping tomorrow and uhm...
- And you are working in Bucharest for how long? - Oh, it's been almost a year now. You keep me busy.
Ah, so, I'm sure you can ask for any shopping question.
- I'm sorry for that. I know that you're busy. - No, no, it's really okay.
What do you need? - I need to go shopping.
Because we have this wedding this weekend in Moscow.
I would like to buy some presents.
I do not have much shopping here myself. But there are several big malls
Plus it's an area with exclusive shops.
It depends on what you need. - Great. The mall is okay.
So, why do not you give me your number? I'll find the best places for you.
- So I guess it's Natalja... - Henneberg.
Good evening. I'm the father.
Henneberg. Are you visiting?
Yes. Yes. A spontaneous decision.
I've never been to Romania before.
Actually I came to negotiate with you.
She's hardly at home anymore, so I hired a substitute daughter.
Now the question is, who pays her.
- It's a modern solution. - Yes.
And is the other daughter better?
The cakes are better.
And she cuts my toenails.
But she's not your daughter, right?
Have a good evening.
Right.
- Did you arrange something? - Oh yeah, everything okay.
- A good evening to you. - Good evening.
See you tomorrow.
He's the CEO I told you about. He's a really important contact for me.
I'm freaking out. These Chinese wannabe investors...
- Are you coming on Monday? - Yeah, text me where.
- Da Vinci, 9 pm? - Yeah, very good.
- See you later. - Bye.
And you? Sorry?
Do you want to join us for a drink?
We're going for a drink, if you'd like to join us.
- What's your name again? - Winfried.
That's terribly nice of you, but I'm too tired. I've done too much today.
A heavy programme. Culture.
But I'd love to grab a drink. Where are you going?
Maybe your father would like you to join him.
One drink. Come on!
No, no, I have to sleep.
I walked through the whole Ceausescu palace today.
We have two cars, in case you change your mind.
Come.
- Now you want me to come? - Yes.
No, at the moment my wife is quite happy in Paris.
Bring your wife next time for the weekend.
The sea is very close. And there is a big French community here with excellent private schools.
- Really? - Romania is a lot better than its reputation.
- She can have a good life here. - Oh, I know.
Where are you at the moment? - Frankfurt and France.
Nice.
I really like Frankfurt. I like countries with a middle class. They are relaxing.
Yes, yes, I totally understand.
We just have to make them change their corporate culture more and more.
I just told you
Romania in what one of the rare good decisions the EU did.
Tell me something about the young Romanian manager generation.
- What do you want to know? - I mean, how they work, how they...
There is a specialist here. Ms. Conradi knows all the insides.
Yeah, when I started, I was really surprised
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They're all very dedicated. I would even say most of them
Have a very international way of thinking, which is great.
Yes, but they do not understand Romania anymore.
They're faster than the rest of the country. They do not want to stay here.
So, if you want my opinion .. I'm not exactly a fan of international perspective.
Yes, Mr. Dascalu. I was just trying to say
international. I am a very friendly person.
Excuse me .. What exactly do you do with Dacoil?
I am a Consultant at Morrisons .. We are working for Dacoil right now evaluating
Whether or not.
Interesting how you describe your job...
I'm sorry, please say it in your own words.
Actually, Ms. Conradi is evaluating ways to improve our maintenance service.
But we see outsourcing as the very last option of many.
Of course, this is what I am. Sorry.
But .. Her father had a great business idea for Romania.
Can I say that .. He had another girl to be his daughter ..
Because this one is never there. And he needs somebody to cut his toenails.
Don't you dare stealing my idea.
I like to make jokes.
No, we're incredibly proud of her.
What she does here... and stuff.
Yes, you can be.
We'll talk on the phone?
Goodnight everybody. It's late.
I am tired.
- Goodnight. - Goodnight.
Goodnight. See you tomorrow.
Do you want to change location?
Check out some of that famous Bucharest nightlife?
Find a reason .. Leave your wife in Paris?
- I'll see you tomorrow. - Yes, see you tomorrow.
- Goodbye. - Nice to meet you.
I somehow had to make it clear to him that it was a joke.
Anyway, what were you talking about?
What exactly is "outsourcing"?
What is it?
It's when you transfer work to another company.
He wants to outsource the maintenance of the oil installations.
- And what was wrong with what you said? - Nothing.
I just shouldn't have let it slip out...
Why?
He wants us to prove to him that it's right,
but he doesn't want to take responsibility and that's why
he needs us.
What would you be responsible for?
Dad, these processes mean hundreds of employees being transferred and later laid off.
These decisions are unpopular, so he would need to blame someone else.
Then you can read in the paper
that some consulting firm has ruined something.
Tell me...
How long are you planning to stay?
I took a month off.
There. That was real fear.
I have a massage tomorrow. After that, I'll show you Bucharest.
Here's your gift.
- Already? - Go ahead. Open it.
If you don't like it, throw it away.
Thank you.
Why didn't you wait and came on my actual birthday?
The flight was so cheap.
Thanks.
That's a really good cheese grater.
It's French.
From Designo.
This is the real gift, actually.
Buy yourself a new blazer.
- Or something else. - You don't have to give me money, dad.
And whom did you leave Willi with?
Well, Willi...
Willi, unfortunately, has died.
What?
Oh dad, I'm so sorry.
He was an old dog.
Why didn't you call me?
Because I don't always have the time, either.
Would you like some sausage?
Not for me, thanks...
Man, that was bad.
I walked out. I'm not paying 100 euros for someone to pet me.
Really really sorry for the inconvenience .. Who was the girl?
It was a blonde ..
Skinny woman.
Yeah I'm sure she's very sorry right now.
Anyway, there's a time in another 30 minutes with another masseur, Dragos.
Yeah, just bring someone who's beats me up.
OK. Can I bring you something to drink?
- At your expense? - Yeah.
Yeah okay. We would like to have two glasses of champagne.
Two freshly squeezed orange juices
And two club sandwiches.
OK .. Be right back.
Wasn't that a bit much?
No, it's fine.
My company spends so much money here...
So...
Are you a bit happy here, at least?
What do you mean by "happiness"? It's such a strong word...
I mean do you have a bit of a life, too?
Like going to the movies or something?
Well, yes...
just doing something you enjoy.
Lots of words around here: "fun", "happiness", "life".
We should sort it out.
What do you think is worth living for?
If you want to discuss the big topics...
I can't say that of the top of my head.
I really just wanted to know how you're doing.
I know that. But then you should have your own answers.
Hello! - Yeah I know, I've been waiting for your call.
No no no, you're not disturbing at all.
You're already there. OK, I can be there in .. I do not know..
15, 20 minutes ..
I know, I know. It's crazy. Stay where you are.
Yeah, okay, see you! - your sandwiches ..
Shit.
I have to meet Natalja, Henneberg's wife. She's at this mall.
I'm afraid it's important.
- When? - Now.
Now?
It's actually more interesting and Romanian than the Ceausescu palace.
It's Europe's largest mall and no one has money to buy anything.
I'm so sorry, Mr Conradi. This is such an awful place.
Alright.
You poor thing, you had to wait ages.
Thank you very much for everything. You saved my life today.
No, no, I really enjoyed it.
Was it so terrible?
Are you really human?
No, it was great here.
I watched some wonderful ice skating.
I went to Lidl, too...
Do you still want to do something? Go to the Ceausescu palace?
Or go home?
I can make spaghetti, I bought groceries.
- Thanks. - So?
Everything okay, Spaghetti?
Are you hungry yet?
No, not yet.
Sorry for my stupid comment earlier.
What comment?
Whether you're a human.
Oh that... It's obvious you'd think that.
I need a short nap. I probably have to meet the Hennebergs at a club, at midnight.
See you in a bit.
I thought you were dead.
What?
What time is it?
Half past nine.
- What? Why didn't you wake me up? - You were so deep asleep.
I thought you wanted to wake me up for dinner.
I tried to.
Shit.
Shit!
I have four missed calls from them!
You know what this means to me?
I have a presentation on Monday for him that I've worked on for weeks...
I can't afford to just stand up someone like him.
I just don't know if...
if you're always doing as well as you say you are.
Even if I wanted to jump out of the window
you and your cheese grater wouldn't be able to stop me.
Do you have any plans in life other than slipping fart cushions under people?
I don't own a fart cushion.
I know men your age who still have ambitions. But whatever.
Here, your shampoo.
Keep it if you need it.
It's one of the best from Aix-la-Chapelle.
Well, we still had a good time, huh?
Well...
Yeah, next time we plan your visit and I'll have more time.
Deal.
You foot got stuck under it?
Don't touch it!
Can you move it?
It's definitely not broken, though.
- But I can't leave you here like this. - It's not that bad.
- I take you downstairs. - Out of the question.
Bye.
Call me if anything's wrong.
Sure.
Bye.
- Good morning. - Hello.
Tarom or Lufthansa?
Always Tarom. I love the Romanian prosecco.
Henneberg arrived early.
How was it?
A bit boring and annoying, 'cause I had to go shopping with his wife for three hours.
But we had dinner and I put out my feelers.
I think he's become more cautious of outsourcing...
or that he has new opponents...
That topic definitely caused tension.
- So I... - Okay, that comes as a surprise.
Yes, that's why I reworked the presentation, and I think we should definitely...
Use a softer touch?
Can I finish what I was saying?
I think we should go on the offensive.
I believe, he's hoping we'll decide for him, that we'll emphatically order it.
I think he can't be an active proponent. So I'd like to present three options.
A full outsourcing in all assets, essentially a radical cut.
Then ours, the middle option, which, in contrast, looks realistic and almost harmless.
And a minimal solution in just one pilot asset that changes practically nothing.
It's difficult to change the strategy so close to a meeting.
It's not good.
- Where did you eat? - Da Vinci.
- I'm not convinced. - Argument number two is Illiescu.
We have to say he's blocking us. All the figures from Buzău are flawed.
For a clear business case, we'd need way more from Illiescu.
- Every other table is incomplete. - Ines...
I'm not criticizing you, Tim.
But we can't make a clear statement anyway, so that's why we need three options.
Illiescu isn't an issue for the steering committee.
We'll put this in a comfort zone.
The three options...
- Are okay if you really feel confident... - Absolutely.
The final point is Dascalu.
Things are still difficult with him. He'll definitely be our opponent.
Is that little Anca going to be there?
Yes, she'll be clicking the PowerPoint, Gerald.
You want me to be there?
It's better if I do it alone. Let's talk about it in a minute...
I'm sorry, this is not my best ..
No no, it's fine. It's really nice, thank you.
It's just because of the presentation.
She's coming.
I wanted to ask, are you pleased with my work in general?
Absolutely.
Yes, absolutely.
I think you've really improved.
Thank you.
I just think you should try to speak more German.
I know, but it's not enough for everyday use.
Wait a minute, sorry.
I think this one is better.
Thank you.
For option 1, we assume that it would take one year for the implementation.
The implementation costs, internal and external would be 5-6 million EUR.
The advantage of a full outsourcing is the contractor rates.
We will have a strong competition.
And that is why we will end with a 10% Cost reduction in the first year.
Sorry, but I have doubts.
It will take years to transfer our knowledge to the contractors.
I am very happy with you, Mr Dascalu. Of course we
Need to go into the details of each scenario.
Anca! The hair.
You can not outsource maintenance services
In only 10 months .. It's impossible.
We have 200 employees there.
It's a lot...
You must consider a high price also for our part.
Y'know, for supervising, training and this kind of stuff. I'm sorry but I didn't see that there.
Yes, but we should also put into account
That Dacoil didn't even meet international HSSE standards. So...
I actually agree with Mr. Dascalu that there are many open questions.
There's a lot that needs to be analysed in more detail,
But I would like to support Ms. Conradi.
The big picture will not change. And it's absolutely in line with my experience from other countries.
Thank you, Ines.
Thank you.
OK. Now we need directions, Titus.
We need a fully waterproof and positive business case before we start anything.
What you're proposing, speaking of option 1..
Would mean a too heavy change for our operations.
Option 2 seems more realistic to me at the moment.
But that also must be verified legally, and we all know how difficult that can be regarding the unions.
But it is a very interesting proposal anyway.
By the end of this month, we should have all calculations done.
Sorry, but
I think we cannot promise anything as long as the cooperation with Buzau won't work better.
That is why I would like to discuss with you, Mr. Dascalu,
How we can improve our collaboration with Mr. Iliescu.
How we can work more closely together with him.
Mm. I will see what I can do.
OK, gents. Get that solved.
I think we're done. Thanks a lot.
So?
I don't like that you don't stick to the plan.
The Illiescu thing wasn't exactly elegant.
The next steps are clear.
But please inform me if there are any more problems.
Okay, I will.
But otherwise...
Well done.
- Thanks. - You're a beast, Ines.
- Can I pull up the screen? - Pull up? Yes.
It's me, I wanted to know...
if you arrived well. Hope you had a nice trip.
I think you kept my keys, but it's not important.
See you. Bye.
The team meets at 1 pm.
I call you afterward.
That's it. Super.
See you later. Goodbye.
- Did it go well? - Very well.
Come on, don't be offended.
- Be happy you weren't there. - I'm not offended.
To quote Gerald: It's all included in your price.
Gerald's prices are different than mine.
What are you doing tonight?
I'm meeting Steph de Boer and Tatjana.
Women's group?
What are the topics?
Gender quotas, sexual harassment at the workplace, things like that.
- Business nail varnish? - Yes.
Chic.
I'm sorry I'm late. I had to get changed after work.
You look great. - You too.
You work way too much.
I know, but it's busy at the moment. I had this big thing today..
Well, we still don't have a table.
They said it's coming but..
How was your night with the Chinese?
After 30 minutes they were drunk.
So I sat there for 5 hours, listening to Mandarin..
But I sold one flat, at least.. So that's good.
So yeah, we were just fighting over who had the worst weekend.
Steph was in Naples. - How was it? What happened?
It is filthy, the food was disgusting
And even the kids were dying to get back.
Well.. I probably had the most terrible weekend of my entire life, actually.
My father visited me spontaneously. Without any warning, out of nowhere.. he was there.
Standing in my office, pretending he wanted to bring me my birthday present.
But actually he was just having a crisis because his dog died.
And Henneberg was there, and wanted me to go out with him and his wife the whole time..
Is Henneberg still in town? - Yes.
I should invite him and his wife to our relaunch.
And my father was sitting around, making spaghetti, trying to talk with me about the meaning of life.
Whatever that is...
Strange. - Oh, so that was your father?
Yeah, but now he's.. home.
And how is the new wife?
Very Russian, very skinny very blond.
May I offer the ladies a glass of champagne?
Do we want champagne?
Please..
I cannot drink all of it alone.
Three glasses for the ladies, please. And...
One beer for me.
I have been waiting for two hours now for..
Mr. Tiriac.
I think it's enough, thanks, please.
Ion Tiriac? - Yes.
I'm Toni.
Toni...
Erdmann.
Ines Conradi.
Nice to meet you.
I am Steph de Boer.
Steph, nice to meet you.
Tatyana
Tatyana, nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you, Toni.
Finally something to drink!
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Do you work here in Bucharest, Toni?
Yes and no.
I'm here...
for shopping...
And for spa.
And also there's uh..
I'm here for a famous dentist.
He made them all new. My teeth were too small.
I wanted something more wild,
More dangerous.
Who is this crazy dentist? Who's that?
Oh here, this is the..
International Dental Design Clinic...
Bucharest, very famous.
But the doctor is...
Italian.
And he is not a dentist, he's more a..
An Italian architect.
No... - What?
It's not true, it's a joke.
These are my own.
So you are just a friend of Tiriac? Just friends?
No.
Has no friends.
I am his tennis partner. We played tennis together in Germany.
Cool, that's interesting.
But, now he does not answer the phone.
Because he has a crisis.
His Schildkröte has died.
Sorry, what is a...
It's a a turtle.
Yes, the turtle was very, very old.
They have lived together for 45 years.
And now suddenly then..
He is completely down there.
Heart attack.
Sorry, right?
This is really sad. I'm sorry I'm laughing.. I feel so sorry for him.
For me this is just a turtle.
Can I ask..
What is your profession?
What my what?
Your profession. - Oh.
My profession is.. I am a businessman.
Businessman and consultant and coach.
That's great.
What is your focus then?
Pardon?
You said you were into coaching..
What is your focus?
Oh. Uhm, life!
Have you finished your dinner sir?
My Hummer (lobster) is waiting. OK. Thank you.
Or would you like to sit together? - Yes, please!
No thanks.
Your table is now free too.
Well finally. Thank you. - Pleased to meet you, Toni.
What was that?
The teeth!
No, but the thing with the turtle
Yeah, I know. But you know, some turtles
I think they live really long.
Would you like something to drink?
Yes, please.
A bottle of sparkling water.
So what are you "relaunching"?
Oh. It's the website.
It's gonna be a really bizarre mix of people..
Gabriel, he just invited everyone.
Oh god, that is disgusting.
He's definitely not waiting for Ion Tiriac.
You never know.
My limousine is waiting.
It was very nice to meet you.
Sorry, just one moment! My husband has a headhunting company here,
If there's anything we can do to help you or Mr. Tiriac, we'd be very happy to
Oh, this for me?
Thank you.
Bye. - Goodnight.
You're a real pro. - Yeah. He did not even have a card.
Excuse me.
Gabriel just texted: "Tiriac, cool." And I didn't get his card.
The talking part went well. It doesn't need any more work.
I made good use of the space, I spent time in the room beforehand, too.
And the breathing?
The breathing?
- Did you apply the technique? - No, I didn't need it this time.
It went well, I...
I would like to do some work on my body language.
Sometimes I lose control of it...
Do you have an example?
It tends to be when I'm listening.
I suspect you're really listening in those moments.
Yes, of course.
That's noble, of course, but maybe you need to focus more on your own message.
Ah yes, I see.
- Can I grab you for a second? - Sure.
I have the feeling the team isn't so tight anymore. Tim thought the same.
Think of the team spirit...
We must prevent a ditch opening up between the Romanians and us.
They've lost their morale, somehow.
Yeah, I thought so, too.
That corresponds with my impression.
I'm holding a brunch for my birthday, anyway, so I'll invite everyone.
Very nice, something personal. Good.
We'll work with the numbers we have and won't make a fuss about them.
Your idea of building up pressure through Dascalu backfired.
He and Illiescu won't be discussing our project.
Okay. Why not?
Dascalu trusts Illiescu and sees no need to act.
Mama, I'm working.
Henneberg wants to keep Dascalu out of it so he can negotiate with the unions.
Yes, I did it.
So how can I continue my work?
The transport data is all wrong. Many more people work there.
You can't cut enough staff there.
The good news is: Henneberg wants you to do the math on the radical cut.
Yes, I eat fruit.
But that is totally unfounded.
Surely you realized it was all on the verge of speculation.
Above all, to sell such a big restructuring I really need precise figures.
This will annoy the feminist in you.
To quote Henneberg: "Ms. Conradi has enough charm to manage Illiescu by herself."
If I was a feminist, I wouldn't tolerate guys like you, Gerald.
I'll take that as a compliment.
Henneberg wants to keep you here.
He really believes in you.
- What did you say to him? - That I'd talk to you.
But that I think you'll finish the project.
- And our deal? - I know, again and again this "deal".
But we're talking one year tops Then you can start at a whole new level.
I've heard that a few times before.
I can manage Bucharest just as well from Shanghai.
That's not realistic.
This is your partner case.
Did he just fart?
Think it over.
Then you can choose where you want to go.
But for now we finish this.
Can we continue this conversation somewhere else?
- I need your decision. - I know. Absolutely.
I'll think about it. Now I'd just like a coffee.
I was just wondering where we met?
Excuse me?
What are you doing here?
I work here. We're about to have a meeting.
I have to go inside, too. I have a supervision with Mr. Henneberg.
I hope he's a bit less stubborn today.
Marburger. Also from Morrisons.
Erdmann.
Do you use hand lotion?
Then it's probably me.
Mr. Erdmann is... a freelance coach.
So I'll be in touch with you again later, about the workshop.
A workshop for us?
Yes, it's being considered.
Pardon?
Sorry?
Oh, drop it.
Well. Goodbye.
Excuse-me, on my way.
Listen, are you insane?
Are you trying to ruin me or what?
Dad, I'm talking to you.
Well, if this is about your father, I'm not the right man.
But if you want to work on your charisma...
or if you notice you're talking to no-one on the phone,
you're welcome to contact me at any time.
Oh, there's my man.
I won't take an electric car, forget it.
Super. I'm looking forward to it.
Do we need two rental cars then?
Yes. I can work on that. No problem.
But a two-masted boat is a lot of work.
With a crew of five.
You can't count on Daniel. He's always at the bar, mixing drinks.
Just send me some pictures.
Super.
I'll call you back.
Okay, bye.
Such a stupid sailing trip. They want to take a two-masted boat.
What's the point?
- So the maid hasn't come yet? - No.
Only Bogdan.
Romanian lover for you.
Wow.
Gerald found out about us.
So what?
He told me not to fuck you too much so you don't lose your bite.
I told him that's why I fuck you.
And today I want to fuck you in every corner of this room.
What's wrong?
I have to catch up on stuff... I'll just watch you first.
Hurry up then.
I don't want to lose my bite.
Come on, don't be so serious.
I'll fuck you real strong.
My sperm has superpowers.
Come.
No, my bite is really more important to me. I'd rather just watch you.
I want you to aim at one of the petit fours.
I'll eat it afterwards.
Are you serious?
Which?
Whichever you like.
The green.
I'm going to come.
You're stupid.
Hi Steph, it's Ines.
Yeah, I know.. You're really busy. Sorry.
I just wanted to tell you I got the number from the Tiriac coach,
Yes, I met him again.
Yeah, it's up to you of course
Yeah, but why not?
I'm already getting dressed, yes.
So, I'll text you and then..
Great. OK. See you. Bye.
Come here.
Gerald's chick.
What a milf.
He posts photos of himself barbecuing.
Hello, Mr. Erdmann.
So, have you calmed down a bit?
Is Tiriac still coming?
He said he was, yes.
But today was the funeral...
for Angelina.
- The turtle, of course. - Exactly.
- Did he have many turtles? - Yes, crowds of them.
There was even a turtles band.
Am I supposed to...
do something in particular here?
- Want something to drink? - Yeah, sure.
Who is that guy?
A workmate.
- Here. - Thanks.
Tim Trauter, Mr. Erdmann.
Erdmann, pleased to meet you.
Everything okay?
Sorry.
- Friends, right? - Of course.
And what do your parents do for a living?
- My parents? - Yes.
- We have a car dealership. - Great.
- BMW. - Excellent.
We can learn a lot from our parents.
For example, I learned from my father
how to use a cheese grater.
We pass this down from generation to generation.
Is it a special cheese grater?
No...
a totally ordinary little cheese grater.
Believe it or not.
And you?
Do you like grating cheese?
Sadly, I don't have the time.
Yes, you have to be incredibly relaxed to handle a cheese grater right.
- They're putting on quite a show here... - No expense spared.
This is... Dana.
Erdmann.
You're also here?
- Is Henneberg still here? - Yeah, yeah. We just had dinner.
He always must...
I'm here incognito today. We'll speak tomorrow.
You must meet my husband - I have to phone my mother.
- Henne is being coached by this dude? - I know, so funny.
Private party
Absolutely.
Later.
I join in a minute.
I am one of the best egg painter in my country.
- Nice. - Good evening.
I was just learning a bit about Romanian traditions.
Excuse me.
Mr. Erdmann, we're going to the club and would love it if you join us.
In.. which embassy do you work for?
Translation, please.
- In which embassy you work. - In the German...
Uh, in the German.
I am Ambassador Erdmann.
And this is my...
Secretary.
Miss Schnuck.
Thank you.
Telephone...?
Because of the eggs.
- What are you doing with that guy? - He's amusing.
Is it okay?
Welcome, I saw you in the
in the restaurant thing. Great. - You know each other?
Yeah.
We met once, yeah.
No...
my heart.
Thank you.
Don't be afraid.
Sorry, I was just checking in on you.
You are completely ill!
Open them up, please.
No, it's too risky.
Where did I put the key?
Let me go, I have an appointment. I'm about to be picked up.
I don't have it.
I really don't have it!
I'm sorry, Bogdan, my father made a stupid joke.
You can wake her up now.
Come with me. Take that off...
- What? - Take that off!
Take a seat.
Alright..
Do you like a coffee? - No thanks.
- Morning, - Morning.
Nice to see you. How are you? - I'm fine, you?
Mr. Erdmann, Mr. Iliescu. - Iliescu. nice to meet you.
Thank you for your time. I'm sorry for not getting in touch with you earlier.
Mr. Erdmann just joined NWG and is with business with Mr. Henneberg.
He would like to take the opportunity to get a personal impression of our project.
So please take a seat.
How can I help you?
Mr. Erdmann implemented a similar project at a major Russian oil company recently
And today he'd just like to listen and get an impression
on how we work together on this project.
Do you mind giving me a pen? I'm sorry, I'm not so well prepared.
First of all..
I'm looking forward that the project is going to continue.
So am I, so am I.
And that we will work more closer together than we did so far.
Which is a pleasure. - Yes it is.
As you know, I presented your figures at our last steering company.
Unfortunately, a lot of questions came up about some of the data you provided.
So I defended your work since I know that the things we ask you to deliver are complicated.
I am surprised to hear that there are problems. Mr. Tamaric is in Bucharest today.
I know, I know.. But it doesn't matter.. I wanted to talk to you personally of course.
It is a complicated business case we have here, and because of that we have to decide
if you have the capacity to work closer with us.
As you know, it is very risky. You could easily lose many of your workers.
Or.. if you prefer, we could send some of our consultants work here in your office.
I don't think that is necessary.
I also prefer to try it this way, Mr. Erdmann.
Okay, if you think so.
I'm sorry.
It's strange, I am very sorry.
This is the last of the drill holes that we will close.
Hope to finish it by the end of the week.
We use an artificial lift system.
This is not good.
This is really not good.
He knows our security standards.
Please do not fire him. - I will, I will.
No, I mean don't fire him.
But I will.
Please, can you just tell him not to fire that man or something?
That's up to him to decide who gets fired.
Also, the more he fires, the fewer I have to fire.
Listen.
That was just a joke. - But you're right.
He knows our security standards, please. - No.
No, thank you.
I'm sorry.
I said that we're gonna modernise everything in here.
Please, take it.
I have only euro.
That's nice, thank you.
Don't lose
the humor.
Translate please.
I translated.
I couldn't believe you told them not to lose their sense of humor.
That's really cruel.
It wasn't about that.
It was a nice encounter.
How can we modernize
that whole place if you pee your pants when one of them is fired?
Take a short break, please.
With every step you take,
I can tell you how direct your economic connection is to these people.
Your pseudo-green attitude won't help you there at all.
You're doing a great job.
Wonderful.
It's here.
Thank you.
Should I drive her home?
Yes, please.
Ambassador Erdmann. - Your apples!
Oh thanks. - Shall I stay?
Just a moment.
My secretary, Miss Schnuck.
Please, let's go...
You really came. - Spontaneous decision.
But only if it does not make any problems. - No, no, no, sorry for my sister.
Yes, this is Miss Schnuckuck, my secretary, you already know her.
Yes of course.
These are apples from the embassy's garden.
Come in, please.
So I had this vision of painting of the Easter eggs.
Oh, the eggs. - Yes.
OK, Please come in.
These are friends, family...
Do you remember Mr. Erdmann from the party?
Yes, the eggs. You know,
These are here from professionals.
We didn't really paint them ourselves. It is very complicated.
But we did it with the children.
We show it to you, if you want - Yes, please.
Miss Schnuck. - Come.
She is my sister. She will explain it to you.
Please..
Should I help in the kitchen? - No!
Oh, no, this is for the colors. I thought you wanted to try.
I bring the coffee.
Please sit down.
Yes, thank you.
You take this tool...
Put it into hot wax.
Do you want some cake?
Yes. That would be nice.
And you draw a pattern.
Ms. Schnuck, this is yours.
- Try it. - No.
Yes. This is...
very healthy.
You sit down.
Please take notes, would you?
Just a few notes.
That's nice, thank you.
I try it, but...
The Orthodox Easter...
It's when? - Next week.
But we come together before the easter..
I will put it in the colour box..
You have to keep it in for 3-5 minutes..
It's a bit cold. It will not be a good result, but just for fun...
We have just visited an oil field. - Really?
Let him.
I think that's enough.
Thank you very much for your time and..
Your kindness.
My pleasure. I'll bring it to you when it's finished.
I'm leaving.
Victoria, I really have to leave now. Thank you very much.
Painting was very interesting. - Thank you.
Maybe we can sing a song for you?
And for your family?
Just to say thank you
Why not? Okay, that would be nice.
I will arrange here.
For once, let's finish something politely.
Ladies and gentlemen...
My secretary
And I sing
a song for you.
Give an applause
For the fabulous
Whitney Schnuck!
Is everything OK?
You can play very well.
Thank you.
What is this here?
Oh it's a mask from Bulgaria.
Do you want to stay for dinner?
Yes why not?
The embassy is closed for dinner anyway.
Now.
You know I'm not the German ambassador.
Yes.. I know the German ambassador.
Oh, that was so stupid of me.
I am so sorry.
It was all, it was fun.
Yes, I'm here for holidays.
I'm visiting Miss Schnuck. She is my daughter.
I came to see,
How it is here, and how she lives and..
It is very complicated.
I know. Family.
I'm so sorry I mixed up the time.
Do not worry. I'm Lilly. Hi.
I hope it is okay that we have started bringing the stuff out.
Of course, totally okay.
I'm sorry. - No problem.
We'll bring the food tomorrow.
Thank you for choosing Darius Catering. - Thank you. That's great.
Am I early?
No no. Come in.
Thank you so much.
That's nice.
Wow, this is nice!
Yeah. Darius did a good job.
Everybody was very nice, I mean It was a super small event...
So who else is coming?
Basically, my team from the office.
Well, that's good. That's new people.
I'm kinda a last minute girl too.
You want me to uh, help you choose something?
I bet your closet is bursting.
No, thank you.
Should I help?
Should I get that? I'll get the door and you'd get dressed.
No. No.
Nothing's wrong, Gerald. I just have nothing on.
It's a...
a naked party.
Interesting, okay.
It's part of the team building. Since you said that...
Stupid idea, but I couldn't think of anything better.
You don't have to join in.
Ring the bell if you change your mind.
Thank you.
What was that?
That was your boss.
What are we going to do with you now?
I'm, I'm..
I'm definitely not getting undressed.
This is not my deal, you know..
Excuse me, but then you have to go.
Really?
Oh hey. Have fun, you two.
Am I early?
It's a...
It's a naked party.
Gerald had the idea. He knows this kind of thing from college.
- To strengthen the team spirit... - Of course.
And who's already here?
No-one.
I know for sure they're all in there, and I'll be the only one who walks in naked. Really funny.
Call me when the joke's over.
Thank you, Tim.
Shit.
Tim told me you only answer the door if if we're naked...
But it's not a sex thing, right?
No, no.
Okay. So it's just a challenge...
Correct.
I brought you this.
Unfortunately...
it didn't completely wash out.
Oh, thanks.
That's no problem at all.
You're welcome.
Thank you.
I am sorry I...
Am I the first?
Many happy returns!
Thanks.
Because you always ask for mine.
No big deal.
Is everything okay?
At the office you are always so...
so stiff, and now you...
come up with this idea.
You like the apartment?
Are you pleased?
Why?
Because I searched so long...
Oh, really?
I didn't know.
Thanks.
It's nothing.
- Want a drink? - Yes, please.
- What...? - Maybe...
Tim?
Who is it?
I have no idea.
It's not Gerald?
Are you Gerald?
Had a beer first.
Come in?
Oh fuck!
Huge!
Awesome.
Hardcore.
It's huge!
Where did you get it?
I think it is Bulgarian.
I think it's Bulgarian.
It is supposed to scare evil sprits away.
This is good for the team!
I think.
Nonsense.
Is he leaving already?
So, we have
salmon with lemon remoulade and stuff. Just serve yourselves.
Guys, I have to pay that guy quickly.
Hi, come in. I'll be back in a second.
I'm sorry. Please enjoy.
Gerald and Anca are here.
Gerald and Anca are there.
I'm sorry...
Dad!
Excuse me.
Can you help me?
With the head?
So maybe...
You pull.
Like this?
Pull.
Strong..
Everything okay?
Yes.
A serious occasion...
- Can I? - Yes, please, thank you.
I'm sorry I didn't see her again.
The line is long...
They are all after her money only.
- Are you ready? - Yes.
You can close the coffin now.
Can I help you with anything?
It's almost done, thanks.
If there's anything you're attached to...
let us know. Benjamin's making a list.
Yes, I'll think about it.
Go visit him. He'll be happy.
Yes, on occasion...
Ines.
Where are you these days? Budapest.
Bucharest.
But I just finished there. Now I'm going to Singapore for two years.
A new firm.
What are these companies called?
You've probably heard of the new one: McKinsey. I used to be with Morrisons.
Amazing, you travel the world.
Winfried, can you come here?
And you, still in Málaga?
No, we went back to Remchingen.
- I'll be right back. - Okay, see you.
That song...
Irma is crazy, right?
They were supposed to play something by Harry Belafonte.
She liked him.
Even though it was "negro music" to her...
You know...
All the things she kept.
A steel helmet.
Full of hats, look.
You know...
About your question there, in Bucharest...
about life.
About what's worth for living.
The problem is...
it's so often about getting things done.
You do this, you do that... And in the meantime...
life just passes by.
But how are we supposed to hang on to moments?
Now I sometimes sit there and remember
how you learned to ride your bike...
or how I once
found you at a bus stop.
But you only realize that afterwards.
In the moment itself
it's not possible.
That's it.
Wait.
I'll get my camera.