I see it's just the girls going wild tonight.
Hello!
I'm excused, I have a kid.
Piast, however, is a freshman.
No offence, dude, but it's the best time to make mistakes.
I'm glad I'm not the only downer here.
- I just got a message from... - Sylwia. She messaged everyone.
She's been sending texts for a few hours, one after the other.
And she's moaning that we reply too slowly.
As if we were a bunch of superheroes.
"You keep ignoring me. Only you guys can help me."
She's talking about that rickshaw driver.
Who?
Ola, you should go online sometime to learn what's happening around you.
A huge story in Lodz.
A girl who drives a rickshaw went missing a few months ago.
Such cases attract different people, not necessarily in their right mind.
Especially since she gave no details, just rambling messages.
You know what...
It sounds pretty interesting to me. I'll go see her.
I'm sorry.
I don't usually act like this.
I'm normally an extremely calm person.
Kamila is my best friend.
She is like a sister to me.
Which is why I need to know what happened.
I get that.
That's why you have to tell me everything nice and slowly, okay?
I don't think the police were very committed to this investigation.
They said I'm not in possession of any factual information to contribute.
Mm-hmm.
I went to the police station, asked if they're making progress,
whether they are doing anything.
I was told, "You have no information. Goodbye."
A police officer once asked me
whether Kamila had a better relationship with me or her husband,
implying that we are lovers. This is not true.
- We aren't the police, though. - I know.
So Kamila went missing three months ago and the police aren't looking for her?
There is an official investigation.
But I don't think they are doing anything.
And the family?
She's got me. And Robert.
I think he's lost. He doesn't know what to think about it.
He doesn't know if she left him or if something really happened.
He became withdrawn, retreated into his work.
I feel like it's my responsibility, that's why I came to you.
I can't live not knowing anymore.
- Hello. - Hi.
I've contacted a detective group called "UV." They will find Kamila.
Just drop it. I can't afford a detective.
They don't want money. They want to help.
They don't want it now. But they'll send a check, you'll see.
Robert.
Do you want to find out what happened or not?
Fine.
I have some beer in the fridge. Wanna come in?
Let's go.
You'll tell me about those detectives, while I have a drink.
Got mixed up in something?
Money, love affair, a conflict with her husband, anything.
Tomek, please.
Friendly and helpful to all,
a great optimist.
An angel on a rickshaw.
She spread her angel wings, took off, and flew up straight to heaven.
Seriously, though, I'd start with her husband.
Um, what does he do?
He's a taxi driver. Robert Kozłowski.
Your competition. No wonder you got involved.
Competition? Please. No taxi driver is competition to me.
A husband making his wife disappear. Sounds too easy.
This girl had no secrets. Everyone loved her.
They say she was guileless.
Sorry, but I don't believe such people exist.
- Hi. - Hello.
Hi.
Beata is either sick or has confused me with someone.
- Why? - She smiled at me.
That's impossible because she doesn't have the muscles for smiling.
I know what I saw. And she isn't moving like a robot.
She took Franek to the doctor for a general check-up.
Okay.
So what's up? You're not here to socialize.
Kamila Kozłowska went missing three months ago.
She left her husband, friends.
They don't know what happened, and the case went cold.
I understand that you want to get the case moving.
Pretty much.
Mm-hmm.
Okay.
Interesting...
Here it is.
She worked at a tourist center as a rickshaw driver.
- A girl on a rickshaw, isn't it weird? - Why?
It's quite rare for a girl to drive a rickshaw.
Apparently not as rare as the police finding a missing woman.
Very funny.
I haven't been involved in this case from the beginning, but I looked it up.
No suspects, no traces. Just a moronic letter with strange clues.
We checked it thoroughly,
but it got us nowhere.
Can I see it?
- This is evidence in the case. - Pretty please.
Look.
In these types of cases, we get letters that don't lead anywhere.
Why?
Letters always pop up with disappearances.
From psychics, lunatics, hippies.
- What do you have against hippies? - Nothing.
People are bothered by disappearances, and we often have many false leads.
This letter gave us nothing.
Can you print it for me?
Please.
- No. - Pretty please.
Merci.
- Don't brag about it. - All right.
The guy from the tourist center was very happy about our application.
He wanted to get straight to the contract terms.
- Sylwia also used to work there, right? - Yes, but she never drove a rickshaw.
This letter is strange. "You'll find me in Janów, an oak behind the church..."
I don't get it at all.
Maybe the husband is involved?
I don't think so. There is little information about him online.
Just that he used to work as a driver for a company called "Taxi Ride."
They lived a quiet life. Work, home, no kids.
No social media, no activities, not even a hobby.
Basically, we know nothing about them.
Sylwia and Kamila worked together in the tourist center in Lodz.
Lived next door, went to school together.
They must have stayed close, because she is in most of their pictures.
I wonder which Janów the police checked.
Please elaborate.
There are 16 villages named Janów in our region.
- How do you know that? - It's basic knowledge.
What?
- Basic for who? A governor? - For a milkman.
Come on, I can't take it.
You don't remember that profession anymore.
But a milkman used to be a very important person.
Still, this is not the weirdest job I have ever done.
I'm calling Mum. What else have you done?
- Have you been a quack? - Yes.
- A climber in the Himalayas? - Yes.
- Fortuneteller? - Sure.
A coach?
You're going to take a trip with Henio.
Kuba said they did check all 16 places called Janów, but who knows...
We need to go there.
As I've been telling you, start with the legs,
stand up, then hands.
Your legs are stronger.
Good.
If you can't do it, just let it go.
Let it go.
Okay.
Let it go, Franek.
Very well.
- Great job! - No, I didn't reach the top.
- So what? It doesn't matter. - That's the whole point.
I used to think so, but I was wrong.
What do you mean?
It's not about reaching the top, but about climbing.
So you don't want to reach the top of Kankunajunga, but to climb it?
Exactly.
No.
High five.
One more time.
Our team is short of women.
Especially ones so beautiful.
How many girls are doing this job?
Not many.
Sadly, there is no equality in this job.
That's why I accepted your application so enthusiastically.
Has Kamila Kozłowska moved to another department?
You know Kamila?
Of course.
She told us about this job.
She spoke very highly of you.
Ms. Kozłowska doesn't work with us anymore.
It's hard work.
Although, no offense...
I am aware that women, due to their physique...
have certain limitations...
You mean physical strength.
Rather, repetitive indispositions.
You know what I mean, it's problematic...
Thank you.
We can't afford outages in this business.
I don't understand.
On the one hand, you regret that not many women want to drive a rickshaw.
However, now you claim that a woman is problematic due to her period.
What is it then?
I'm not sure we are welcome here.
I'm just teasing you, ladies.
Of course this is not a problem.
Did Kamila give any reason for leaving?
I have doubts whether I am conducting this job interview,
or it's you ladies who are questioning me.
I'm just a little surprised you haven't mentioned Kamila's disappearance.
You say she stopped coming to work as if she's playing hooky.
I didn't want you to think that this profession is dangerous in any way.
Is it?
Before we decide to work in this capacity, we must be sure it is safe.
For women.
Absolutely safe.
And as far as I know, very satisfying.
Thank you.
Do you like it?
Uh...
I admire the artistry of the tailor who sewed this shapely outfit.
Seriously?
A crime story from the 1920s, some riddles, a church, an oak...
Listen: "Go towards the church,
and you will find the truth."
What kind of language is this?
Sounds like the lyrics of a terrible song.
And suddenly: "I am begging you, begging for help."
Who writes like that? A lunatic.
I haven't been here for a few years.
It's different.
You're driving like crazy. I'm feeling sick already.
- Really? - Yes.
- Maybe we should pull over? - No.
- Do you need a bag? - No.
No?
Are we lost?
The milkman does not forget.
Find...
Find the church tower, the oak...
It's impossible that there are 16 identical Janów villages with oaks.
- Why are they all called the same thing? - Because it's easier.
- Janów, because there were many Jans. - Yeah, right.
Seriously. Same with the village Wola. Wola, meaning "freedom in my village."
It's simple. Simple solutions really work.
This one is impressive, don't you think?
- I don't think... - Next one?
- Nope. - Let's go.
- Not this one. I'm crossing it out. - Okay.
- Maybe I'll drive now? - I'm fine.
- This is an oak. - It's not an oak, it's a lime.
Don't you see the characteristic trapezoidal furrows? And the roots?
Don't tell me you've worked in forestry as well.
It's easier to get into law school than into forestry.
I used to work in the woods.
Everyone should distinguish an oak from a lime.
Luckily, I have you.
This car is classy.
Wanna swap?
Ha!
Get in line, my mum is taking it.
- So it will be mine too. - You smarty-pants!
Kamila's boss is suspicious. Filthy guy.
Stop it, you're saying that because he complimented your butt.
Not mine, I should be the one to dislike him.
Stop it, there are many guys like that. And the way he talked about her...
He didn't talk about her. Didn't say anything about her.
When your employee goes missing, you help look for them.
- Hang posters, go public. - Right.
He acted as if she just didn't come to work.
It wasn't until we pushed him that he admitted she was missing.
- Hey. - Listen.
We keep driving here like idiots and there is nothing here.
Guys, let me say something.
- Go ahead. - Speak, Piast.
I know why you can't find anything.
Henryk, there are maps where trees are marked, right?
Well, we're not looking for a church in a forest area.
Wait, we are looking for a tree.
We forgot what is happening in this country now.
- What isn't happening in this country? - Exactly.
They cut trees like crazy, people are acting up,
associations control all of it. Wait...
There used to be an oak here.
It was cut three months ago,
and our directions are out of date.
Piast, you are brilliant.
If it wasn't for you, we would be here until the end of the world.
- Now step on it. - Sure.
- How is it going? - Not bad.
What a shit hole... Fuck!
- You see that? - Yeah.
Look!
It was a completely healthy tree.
Some kind of dendrophobia.
I think it's here.
- Someone was digging here. - That's it.
Piast really is brilliant.
How did you know?
Piast, Henryk, that letter, it all came together.
- Weird. - What?
Usually, when someone buries a body, they don't write a poem how to find it.
Not really.
We'll run some tests, but you probably found Kamila Kozłowska's body.
The missing one?
Going forward, a homicide victim.
We're starting a new investigation.
Is it her?
In a case like this, I have to interrogate you.
What was the relationship like lately between you and your wife?
What kind of question is that?
Fucking standard.
You think I killed my own wife?
What we think will reveal itself when you stop answering questions with questions.
We were in love.
I just saw a picture of her, taken out of the ground.
Someone buried her like a dog.
And you know what?
You're a dick to ask that.
Do you know what Kamila had to do with Janów?
Did she know anyone there? Did she visit anyone?
I don't know.
- And her husband, Robert? - Have you seen him? How is he holding up?
How do you think he is holding up?
You're right.
So you don't know if Robert had anything to do with Janów?
Maybe some of his extended family or friends lived there?
I don't know why Robert would have anything to do with this place.
You don't suspect him, do you?
Please answer the question.
Neither Kamila nor Robert told me anything about this place.
The three of you were very close. You spent a lot of time together.
There was Christmas, other holidays...
What kind of husband was Robert? What was their marriage like?
I don't know. Normal... like all marriages.
Kamila said that he bored her.
What about the unspoken things?
Maybe you noticed some injuries or bruises on her body?
No, Robert is not aggressive at all.
I don't know a more gentle, more reasonable person,
honestly.
- You said he bored her, right? - Right.
Do you think Kamila could have been looking for thrills outside of marriage?
I don't know anything about that, she never told me such a thing.
I don't know if it's important, but just before disappearing,
she was at the hairdresser. She bought some new clothes.
Her energy was kind of different than usual.
So you're not ruling it out?
I honestly don't know.
It might be relevant.
Maybe.
Hit on the head with a blunt tool, about three months ago.
Broken nails, most likely self-defense.
- Do you suspect the husband? - We have to wait for the DNA results.
Some samples were sent to our laboratory, and some to Denmark.
Why Denmark?
Their technology can identify...
...a description of the perpetrator
based on DNA. Water?
Okay.
A description of the perpetrator based on DNA?
- Like in a movie. - This is beyond my comprehension.
Careful, it's really hot.
- Do you need a ride? - No. I'm Ola, hi.
I found your wife's body.
Ah.
- You're the one not from the police. - Yes, exactly.
Can I ask you about something?
Sure, it doesn't matter to me anymore.
Did anyone want to hurt her?
If anyone did, they must have been a total psycho.
Everyone liked Kamila.
You know someone wanted us to find her body.
Did the police show you the letter with the directions? Have you seen it?
Yes, I have.
Have you noticed anything distinctive? Handwriting, style?
- Anything? - No, I don't remember anything special.
What about her past? Did you have an honest relationship?
- I'm sorry to ask you that. - Kamila was a very sensitive person.
- She worried about little things. - Mm-hmm.
As if the whole world was falling apart.
She worried if a a customer didn't thank her for the ride.
She would think it was her fault,
that she talked too much, that she didn't talk enough. I don't know.
She was a very good person, do you understand?
Yes, I know.
What are you doing?
You're under arrest for murder.
Are you sure about that?
I didn't kill my wife.
Let me go! What the hell are you doing?
Why are you taking him? He's innocent!
I didn't kill my wife!
This is a mistake, and you know it.
We got the DNA results. They match yours.
And you think this proves that I killed my own wife?
Save your explanations for the interrogation.
You know what, maybe you don't have a sex life, but we did and it was awesome.
We were experimenting and we both enjoyed it.
It started with bruising, then what? Experiments gone too far?
Move it!
We were just happy.
Do you believe he did it?
It does happen quite often, a murder in the family or among friends.
There are even those who call it "a kitchen murder."
So Robert killed her because that's what the statistics say?
No, but they wouldn't have detained him on homicide if they had no grounds.
I asked you for help because the police forgot about Kamila.
She disappeared, she was gone, they had other matters.
You promised me that you would find her, that you would find out.
I trust you and your group more than the police, do you understand?
That's why I'd like you to tell me honestly,
do you believe Robert killed her?
- No? - No.
She had no enemies.
She was a really good person.
She even defended that pervert, Jerzy.
She was amazing.
Jerzy, your boss from the tourist center?
In my opinion, there could have been something between them. But I don't know.
Would you like to count sheep with me?
That Kocięba guy was bothering me,
so I looked him up.
He is a co-owner of a property near Janów.
Yes, that Janów.
- It is practically a village next door. - Thanks.
Mm-hmm. Wait...
Yes... Jerzy Kocięba.
Mm-hmm.
I'd like to talk too. We'll have to check it out tomorrow.
- Kuba, are you still talking? - I have to go, bye.
No.
- What's the case? - Your type of thing.
A woman went missing, now it turns out she was murdered.
She worked in a very male-dominated environment.
And what was her name?
Kamila Kozłowska.
That's the rickshaw girl.
- How do you know? - I know her boss.
- Are you handling this case? - Officially.
Ola and her group?
Tell her to come see me tomorrow.
What for?
Because I say so.
Are you hiding information from a police officer?
Mmm.
Naughty.
When I found out you were working on the case, I thought it might matter.
Great, thanks.
But you could have just told Kuba.
No, I wanted to tell you. Kuba has many restrictions on him in the police.
Plus you are a woman.
Sure, what is it then?
There have been many complaints reported to us and various organizations
against Kamila's boss. Look.
Nice terrorist, by the way.
He blackmails women with good working conditions and money.
He abuses, stalks, and humiliates them.
But there is no evidence.
Even if some girls report it, they back out quickly.
Sorry, but how is it possible
that a guy with so many harassment cases works in a public institution?
There are thousands of guys like this.
We do what we can, but many generations will pass before anything changes.
Women withdraw their complaints 'cause they're scared.
Society mocks them, the Internet is full of hate, it's not easy.
How are you putting up with this?
No one else will do it for women.
A guy won't convince a woman to testify that someone raped or abused her.
Women are ashamed of this.
Thanks Ewa, that's a great lead.
But I think Kuba should know that.
- I will tell him. - Good.
And if I forget,
you will probably call him and tell him about it before you go to bed.
What?
Sorry, it's just that's the only time we have to ourselves.
Kuba comes home, but it doesn't feel like he's home.
- Ewa, I'm sorry. - No, I am sorry.
I act like a jealous brat.
I hate myself for it, I'm sorry.
You have nothing to be jealous about.
You will get out of here.
Do you hear me?
They will find the murderer, I promise you that.
Robert.
Look at me.
You can't give up, do you understand?
They will want you to confess. They will push you.
They don't care if you did it or not.
You can't confess. Do you hear me?
Why do you trust me?
Because I know you.
I know it's not you.
Robert.
Robert!
I checked Robert's taxi rides that day and night.
- How? - Well, I have my ways.
Damn, I wouldn't dare to be your enemy.
Believe me, nobody would.
- And? - He worked day and night.
This is verified because of the way people pay him.
He couldn't have done it.
The guy had an alibi, and he didn't tell that to the police?
It works differently in the taxi business. When I used to...
Wait, what? You're telling me you used to work as a driver, too?
Who didn't?
What?
I talked with the ladies at Jerzy's office.
Dozens of complaints over the past few years.
Mobbing, harassment, the guy is pretty fucked up.
Excuse me, shabby.
He harassed almost all the women there.
Sounds like #MeToo manual.
Although they say he's calmed down.
Jerzy has a house near Janów, right?
Which one? This Janów?
His house and the place where the corpse was found are not far away.
He could have dragged the body behind the church, no one would have noticed.
Tomek, I'll see you there?
I'm afraid I have to pass.
- Can I drive? - No.
Why not?
Be careful. Wait.
- Are you wearing gloves? - Sure.
I wouldn't have thought of that myself.
- Remember, no traces. - I know, damn it.
- It's closed. - I broke it. Shit. Let's go.
- Maybe the other way? - Where?
Keep going.
Another window!
- Look, there's a handle. - It's open.
I'm going in. Can you do it?
- Will you help me? - Hush. Sure.
Careful.
What now?
Let's go.
You're so prepared, damn it.
We should be looking for something left behind accidentally,
you know?
- Wait. - Something left by accident.
I'll look around.
- Ola. - What?
There are some keys.
What?
- Shed keys. I'm going there. - Okay.
It's open.
What the hell...
Fucking unbelievable.
- Ola! - Come here.
Look, I think I found something.
Oh God, no!
- This has to go to the lab. - Seriously? Give it to me.
Wait.
Would you kindly clarify why I'm here?
I was brought here without any explanation.
Do you recognize it?
The witness remembered seeing Kamila at your house in the village.
He recognized her from the photo.
She was at your house the day before she was reported missing.
The necklace belonged to her and was found at your house.
We're just waiting for the DNA tests of the blood found on the hammer.
I think we both know what the result will be.
Tell me...
what exactly...
happened there.
You took her home and then what?
I swear I didn't do anything to Kamila.
Our relationship was purely professional.
Why was she at your house then?
It happened that...
I lend the keys to some of my employees.
Kamila had to quiet down sometimes.
So you let her come,
but you say that you had a purely professional relation.
Right.
The house remains empty most of the year, so...
Why didn't you mention this during the first interrogation?
I knew how it would look.
Uh-huh.
Where were you when Kamila was staying at your house?
I was on a trip in Zamość.
- Can anyone confirm this? - One of my former employees.
Unfortunately,
we had a small misunderstanding...
and she gave notice soon after.
Somehow, I don't fucking believe you.
So?
We'll hold him until his alibi is verified.
He claims that he lent Kamila the keys and is unaware of anyone accompanying her.
- What about Robert? - He refuses to testify.
I have to go.
Thanks, guys. We'll be in touch. Bye.
- The results from Denmark have arrived. - And?
They determined there were two different types of DNA under Kamila's nails.
I'm still waiting for facial composite.
I'm afraid we'll get Donald Trump's face instead of Robert Kozłowski's.
Or some other douchebag's.
Or Ola's.
One thing bothers me. This damn letter.
Someone wanted this corpse to be found.
If Kocięba did not actually do it, someone must have set him up.
Someone framed him and wrote this letter.
Someone wanted to bring this case to light.
But the investigation went nowhere,
you forgot something happened, and now what?
Someone involves UV. Who is that?
I'm trying to tell you who most likely killed Kamila,
and you're not interested?
Good morning. We would like you to answer a few more questions.
I have to rush to work now.
- Give us just a moment. - Fine.
Were you aware that Kamila used your boss's house
and stayed there on weekends?
No.
Are you saying that it was Kocięba who killed Kamila?
Jerzy Kocięba couldn't have killed Kamila.
He was in Zamość at the time. We checked.
Excuse me.
Yes?
You're close with Robert Kozłowski.
He mentioned something about his wife's trips.
Do you think he could have known where she was?
I don't know, I've never heard of it.
We have to go, but we may need you at the police station.
- Okay. - Thank you, goodbye.
Has something happened?
Robert Kozłowski confessed to his wife's murder.
No, it's not him!
- Pardon. - No.
I killed her.
She didn't love him.
She didn't.
- Unlike you? - Yes. He loves me.
He tried to leave her, but she said she would kill herself.
When she disappeared, we started sleeping together.
But he said it was inappropriate,
that it should be kept a secret.
- That's why I wrote this letter... - Hands.
- But he is innocent. - Okay, innocent.
He didn't know anything.
You'll explain at the police station.
He didn't even know she was going to Kocięba's house.
Let's go.
Robert, I did it for you.
So that we can be together.
You need to wait for me, okay?
Why?
What?
Why did you do this to me?
Because I love you.
Answer, for fuck's sake!
Let go!
You destroyed me! You destroyed my life! Go...
Hey!
Hi!
I was just telling Ola that the case is moving forward fast.
They fired Kocięba on disciplinary grounds.
Women started to approach us. They're no longer afraid to speak.
There's so much fear of abusers
in high-level posts,
but women don't help each other.
And they have to.
They say there's a place in hell for women who don't help other women.
Where is a place for a woman who killed another woman?
The police catch them, and they end in prison.
Great! And then men put orders of merit on their chests.
Ewa...
You're doing a fucking great job!
It's very important.
Don't you want to join our team?
- We need a person like you. - Me?
No, I'm not cut out for this job.
- Bye. - Bye.
- Shall we go? - Yes, come.
Subtitle translation by Magdalena Oziemblewska