Good dog.
Let's go.
Týri?
What's wrong?
Calm down. Everything is okay.
Týri!
Týr!
Týri!
Wake up.
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CHAPTER I FOREVER YOUNG
Excuse me.
Excuse me!
Cheers!
- What's your name? - Elias.
Anita.
- Nice to meet you. - Likewise.
- It's nice. - You think so? Thank you.
Excuse me.
Spare a smoke?
- Having a nice time? - Spare me the trivial questions.
I'm sorry. I'm just trying to get to know you.
Then answer me this: Why are nice guys such whores at times?
"Whores"? Isn't that a bit harsh?
Listen, if a girl happens to want you, you just do it.
I don't know about that. It's not my fault women like me.
That's what I mean. You're a whore.
Well, I don't know.
Do you even smoke?
It's not my main thing, no.
What are you doing then?
I'm trying to tell you -
- that I'm not necessarily a whore, and that I kind of like you.
You have a funny way of showing it.
Likewise.
- Step inside, please. - Thanks.
- Who are you even? - How about you tell me who you are?
All right. Quickly, then. 21, red, Aries -
- lasagna, and I might become a professional singer one day.
- Your turn. - 23, green, Aquarius.
Rye bread, I think, submarine pilot and climate scientist.
All right, then.
You're kind of weird, aren't you?
Haven't you been keeping up?
Yes, there was that earthquake in Iceland a few years ago.
It was that exact earthquake that caused the fracture.
- I didn't know the fracture was so sexy. - I'm not sure it's sexy.
Tell me more about that fracture you want to get to.
The theory is that it stems from Earth's inner core. It started changing.
And the fracture will be critical to climate change.
- A submarine will be sent to close it. - When?
Within a decade or two.
That's far into the future.
It gives me time to be the one who goes down there. That's what I want to do.
So, your dream is to get... way into the fracture?
Yes.
And your dream is to find what?
A solution.
What's your dream?
Being happy.
I have an idea for a game we could play.
You have to make... animal sounds.
We'll take turns making animal sounds. We have to be honest and say:
"I know what animal that is".
Can you see? Actually, it doesn't matter. All right...
- So, I have to guess? - Yes. Close your eyes.
Right, Anita. We'll do two bars and then you come in.
A Sunday morning...
I'd like to briefly talk about a new research program.
After a breakthrough in research -
- there's no doubt the fracture is growing and will keep growing.
The MIT in the US has launched a specialised master's degree -
- which is now taking applications. It's worth considering. Thank you.
And light in the world
And hope in the dark And the salt of the Earth
Do you think I can catch you?
Mum! Mum!
Hi!
- I might just... Oh, they're really hot. - Salt and pepper...
Coffee in the morning, I like that a lot.
- Do you like being here? - Yes, very much.
- My family's never gathered like this. - How did they gather, then?
- Definitely not in as pleasant a way. - I think everyone has family issues.
- You can have mine if you prefer. - Can I? Thanks.
Have you ever thought about when you'd like to have kids?
That's... quite a bomb to drop.
From a purely fictitious perspective, what would you name your child?
What would you name it?
Simon, Sophia, or Lucas.
- So you've thought about it? - Not really. You know...
Lucas is pretty good.
Yeah?
Elias. You promised to come.
Yeah, just a moment.
- Want to see something I made? - Sure.
Scenario A, B and C. I only used the official readings.
- And the three scenarios show... - I bought you a costume and everything.
Don't you care at all?
Sure, I care, but if we're doomed, shouldn't we just enjoy life a bit?
- What do we do about all this, then? - I don't know.
We'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
I don't get how you can just go partying.
No, you're just boring. You're boring and this is your excuse.
Your costume is there, in case you change your mind.
When Iceland was hit by an earthquake -
- few of us probably had the imagination to conceive what this would mean -
- to the rest of the world.
The fracture on the bottom of the ocean has grown -
- and has had the attention of the scientific community since it emerged.
Now, scientists from all parts of the world have concluded -
- that the fracture was created by human-related climate change.
A new organisation, Northern Partnership for Fractural Activities, has been formed.
In the coming years, the organisation will start a joint mission -
- between the Northern countries to secure and seal the fracture.
The Earth's electromagnetic field -
- which protects us from radiation from space, is being weakened.
And this will have an impact on living conditions on our planet.
The first signs will be the annihilation of higher forms of life -
- on the ocean floor and parts of the ocean.
The final changes in the Earth's magnetic field -
- will be seen as powerful lights and shifts in the colour of the atmosphere.
Honey?
Honey? Where are you?
I'm in here.
I got into MIT!
I don't quite understand it.
Are you listening, honey?
Can you open the door, please?
Is something wrong?
What does this mean?
What do you think it means?
Aren't you on the pill?
Yes, but if you had to take a pill every fucking day, would you remember?
The pregnancy is in utero.
Why is the heart beating so fast?
That's perfectly normal at this stage.
I didn't think I was going to feel like this.
It's... just a crazy feeling.
I just don't feel ready for it at all.
- How can you just change your mind? - But I didn't.
- It's just something we talked about. - To me, that means something.
- We might never get the chance again. - Of course we will.
Can we please wait?
All right.
When did you have your last period?
About two months ago.
Yes, I can see that the foetus is about 25 mm.
So, that corresponds to about two months.
Normally, you'd pick a surgical or a medical abortion -
- but this far into the pregnancy I'd recommend a surgical abortion.
There is a risk of infection -
- and in some cases it can make it hard to get pregnant again.
Do you need to talk to someone about it first?
- Hey. - Hi.
- May I come in? - Yes, of course. Come in.
Would you like something to drink?
No. I'm just picking up the last of my things.
- It's been strange not seeing you. - Yeah.
- How are you doing? - I'm well.
You're welcome to come visit me.
Whatever you say.
I've really missed you.
Don't.
How did it go?
- You just want to know that? - I really wanted to be there.
It's fine. My sister was there. It's over now.
Can you tell me how it went, please?
It might be the hardest thing I've ever done.
Can I have the rest of my things?
Of course.
Sure you don't want to stay for a bit?
My sister is waiting downstairs.
Take care of yourself.
You too.
I really hope you find what you're looking for.
It's been a long journey. I'm very proud of each and every one of you.
This is what we've been working on for so long, and what we do now -
- is crucial for generations to come.
Make this mission count.
Good luck, everyone.
Elias? We are ready.
All right.
Babylon Deck clear. Hatch secure. Clear the vent.
Copy, Fortuna.
- Proceed to dive. - Copy that.
Opening vents and proceeding to dive.
Get ready to release the ballast tanks.
- Ready? - Yes.
Releasing ballast tanks in three, two, one.
Ballast tanks released.
- Are you almost done? - Can't you manage without me?
Okay. Pressure is 120 ATM.
Activate the thrusters.
We are approaching the fracture.
30 seconds till you have visuals.
15...
14... 13...
...12...
Should have visuals in three, two, one...
Pressure levels are okay. 30 seconds.
20 seconds.
Prepare for landing.
Five, four, three, two, one.
Secure landing. Babylon, I repeat. Secure landing.
Great job. You can now start the closing procedure.
Elias?
Copy that. Sending out the drones.
Frames out. Activating grips.
Component A pressure level is good. Component B is good.
Babylon, requesting permission to initiate the sealing phase.
- You're good to go, Fortuna. - Copy that.
All right. Component A, steady flow. Component B, steady flow.
Motion seems synchronised and reaction to hardener seems stable.
What's happening?
Fortuna? David? Elias?
What's happening? The automatic function stopped.
- Request backup control. - Requesting backup control.
- Do we need to do this manually? - Wait.
Request approved.
Switching to backup control.
Back on track...
All right. Backup control is working.
All right. 30%.
Five...
...and...
Completed.
Ladies and gentlemen, the first part of the sealing phase is a success.
Confirmed, Fortuna. Bring the grips back inside and come back up.
- Looking forward to seeing you. - Copy that.
Bringing her back up.
Listen, we measured some serious anomalies for a brief moment.
We know about them. We'll monitor that closely.
- And the flash? - The flash?
- The fracture expelled a flash of light. - Yeah, he's right.
The camera did not detect that.
- Well, there was something. - We'll look into it.
Great job, everyone. We'll resume in two weeks.
Let's go. Before they change their minds and ask us to stay.
Let's go.
Want to go for a little detour?
- Do we have time for that? - Sure. Can we take a detour?
- Of course, we can. - Perfect.
Come on.
I'm not as fit as I used to be.
Are you getting old?
No.
Imagine that this place changed the world. The middle of nowhere.
This place might mean nothing to us but...
- To Mother Earth, it's everything. - I saw something down there today.
What?
Didn't you?
What did you see?
The light?
No, something else.
What was it?
Doesn't matter. My brain is just working overtime. Never mind.
CHAPTER II THE CORE
We have an esteemed guest today. Most of you know him.
A degree in oceanography, climate scientist and submarine pilot.
He's in Denmark for two weeks before they resume operations.
He's going to tell us about the mission and what we can expect. Elias, please.
Thank you. Thank you.
It's true. We have sealed the first part of the fracture.
As you must know, it was a success. And we're going back down again soon.
But since it's a unique phenomenon, and there is still much we don't know -
- we've had many unpredictable challenges.
But on behalf of science, I'm proud we now have a technology -
- that enables us to work under such enormous pressure levels.
So, before I proceed, I'd like you to see some images of that technology.
It's great to see you. I love you all.
I know we're celebrating my last day as a free man, but I do have some news.
I'm going to be a father.
- Congratulations! - Well done!
- So it does work! - Congratulations.
Cheers! Cheers!
Let me give you another hug.
- It's crazy. - It is.
Congratulations.
Hey. Can I have ten shots, please?
Cheers!
- Congratulations! - Congratulations!
Elias, can I ask you something? Seriously.
Isn't your job exciting? It looks amazing.
Exciting? Yes, definitely.
Do you make a lot of money?
- It's really great to see you again. - You too.
Cheers.
He's right. It's really great to see you again. It's been way too long.
You too. It's great being back.
- Are you doing good? - Yeah.
You know I'm always here if you need to talk, right?
I think I am fine.
- Good seeing you. - You too. And congratulations. Bye!
Something is on its way Not en route but on its way
Bridges are burning We drink wine and dance
Building castles in the sky Living and loving
As humans
You're without a worry I love it
Love the way you're you I think I know you
Fast hands, fast feet
Living and breathing
Dancing and singing
Take my hands
My fast hands
Follow my lips Kiss me and love me
The sound of the DJ is subsonic You're the one I love
Flames reflect in water
I can see your molecules
Your innermost self
I think I know you
I know I know you
Fast hands
Fast feet
Living and breathing Dancing and singing
Take my hands
My fast hands
Follow my lips
Kiss me and love me.
Thank you.
- Did you ever write your own songs? - Kind of.
I mainly teach now.
All right. What about that, then?
I just miss singing every now and then.
- You should do it more often, then. - Yeah.
I do have a gig later in the year.
And I get to sing something I wrote myself.
- I'd love to see that. - That's not happening.
I'm nervous enough as is.
It'll be fine. Don't be.
I'm not that determined about it. I'm just taking things as they come.
A 'go-with-the-flow' kind of girl.
Wow, your English got really good.
You're always making fun of me.
- Yeah, I just go with the flow. - Great.
- I've been following your expedition. - Yeah? In an 'I'm-a-fan' kind of way?
No, in an 'I-fucked that-guy' kind of way.
Just fucked?
I've been proud of you.
When I see everything you're doing and...
...that you're well.
How long are you home for?
I don't know if I'd call it that anymore.
A couple of days. Then I'm off again.
- It's nice to see you again. - You too.
- What? - There's this day I often think about.
Where...
We weren't doing anything special, just meeting at the beach, I think.
And as I walked towards you, I got this urge to see you.
I sprinted the whole way, and when I got to you I was completely out of breath.
I was so embarrassed and I tried my best to hide it.
You're crazy. I didn't even know.
But I often think about that feeling. I miss it.
- It's really good to see you. - You too.
I have a life, Elias.
We can't do this. I have to go.
Please welcome Elias Sejergaard, the First-in-command.
David Gustafson, Second-in-command, and Maria Haukrdóttir, Team Operator.
I leave it up to you.
Welcome. On behalf of Northern Partnership for Fractural Activities -
- I'm very proud to welcome you -
- after a successful first part of our joint mission. First question?
Maria, would you care to comment on the rumours -
- that some irregularities were detected during the first part of the mission?
We are confident that should anything unexpected happen, we are ready.
First part of the mission went according to plan, and so will the final part.
How are your families dealing with the possible risks of the mission?
I lost my family a long time ago, but if they were here -
- I'm sure they would understand that we need to do this.
We have detected changes in the magma of the core which are very unusual.
- Does David know? - That's for you to decide.
I'm only telling you because I don't want to create any unnecessary doubts.
But is it safe?
100 meters from the fracture.
Activate the thrusters.
All right. Approaching fracture.
It's beautiful.
Secure landing. I repeat, Babylon, secure landing.
Activating grips. David?
- David! - Yes.
Activating grips.
Alright. Component... A.
Steady flow. Component B, steady flow.
Motion seems synchronised.
Babylon, we have a major problem here. I repeat:
We have a major problem. Come in.
All the screens went black. I can't control anything.
- Request backup control. - Babylon, requesting backup control.
I repeat, requesting backup control. What is going on?
Nothing's happening. Babylon, do you read? Why aren't they answering?
- I'll go out to see if I can fix it. - No. Not until we have contact.
It's too dangerous.
...do you copy? We have some trouble with the signal.
Yeah, no shit.
All right, we need permission to go outside and restart the grips manually.
I repeat, we need to go outside and restart the grips manually.
- Copy, Fortuna. Approved. - But, Maria, is it safe to go outside?
I repeat, is it safe to go outside?
- Yes, it's safe. - All right.
- David? - Yeah?
- Be careful. All right? - Yes.
Come again, Maria?
You're breaking up. I can't hear you.
- Come again? - Get him back in!
Elias!
David? You need to come back.
- David! - Get him back in!
David, come back!
David!
Wake up.
We lost the signal. We need your recording.
What happened, Elias?
He just disappeared.
I have no words to describe the loss of David Gustafson. It is a tragic accident -
- which we're still investigating. Hopefully, we'll find out what went wrong.
However, it is evident that for some reason, he didn't follow procedure.
But let me be clear. Before continuing the mission -
- we'll take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our crew.
Elias, what are your thoughts about the incident?
He made a mistake and I couldn't help him.
- What really happened? - Please direct your questions to me.
Like I said before, we're still investigating...
CHAPTER III ETERNAL
SOLOIST CONCERTS
- Hi. - Hi.
- Hi. Alexander. - Elias.
- Lucas. - Elias.
- So this is your family? - Yes.
Do you know my mum?
Yes, from back in the day.
Cool.
Lucas is working on an assignment for school about your mission and you.
Really?
About the expedition and what will happen if we don't protect the climate.
- It's all he talks about these days. - It's an important issue.
- How old are you? - I'm fifteen.
What are you doing here?
We heard that the expedition had an accident.
- That's correct. - Are you going back down?
Yes. I'm currently standing by until the team and equipment are ready.
There's a family gathering at the back. Shall we join them?
I was wondering if I can interview you for my assignment?
- Honey, I'm sure Elias is very busy. - No, I'd be happy to.
- Thanks. - I'll arrange a day with your mum.
- Nice to meet you. - Right.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
- Do you know where Anita Winther is? - No.
Do you know where Anita Winther's class is?
Yes, in classroom 220. Down there.
Do you have a moment?
I actually don't.
Give me a minute.
Is he my son?
- You need to answer me. Is he my son? - Just a second.
Answer me, damn it! Is he my son?
Give us a moment, please.
Is he my son?
Yes.
Why didn't you tell me?
I did go to the clinic. I was going to do it. But I couldn't.
It felt wrong.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you.
But I can't regret anything.
He exists.
And he's so sweet and amazing.
I'd like to meet him. For real.
I need to think about it.
I just want to sit down with him.
Elias, everything looks good.
Your physical condition looks very good.
Everything feels different.
But it's understandable. You've been through a lot.
Thank you.
Can I record this?
That's fine. Where do we begin?
First, I want to ask you what the trip to the fracture was like?
It's not a phenomenon we've seen before.
So seeing it was like being on another planet. It was very beautiful.
Beautiful? But you said it was dangerous? It's destroying Earth from within.
True. And it is dangerous. It's expanding exponentially.
When I was young, slightly older than you are now -
- I thought it would only be half as big as it is now.
So you're saying that time is running out?
Yes. Time goes by faster than you think.
Faster than we can comprehend.
Can you describe what you experienced during the mission?
It was as if everything was moving really fast -
- and at the same time standing still. I was feeling all emotions at once.
So it was like being in love?
Yes, that's a good way to describe it.
Do you have a girlfriend?
- Well, that's news to me. - Yes.
Read him the introduction to your assignment. Let him hear it.
I'd like to hear it.
The fracture speaks. Can you hear it? It whispers, a brief moment. A dream.
You're born, you live, then you're gone. We were here. Maybe we've left an imprint.
This assignment will look at the consequences of the fracture -
- if it isn't sealed in time.
- That's good. - Thank you.
Very good.
He's clever.
It's just up here.
- Thanks for your help. - Will you get full marks now?
- I'm counting on it. - Confident. I like it.
See you.
Bye.
- It was nice. - Yes. Bye.
Anita?
Want to meet up again?
Will you think about it?
Maybe.
Maybe...
I need you to be a leader. Now we need to move on.
- Okay? - Yes.
The information shows that David was responsible for the accident.
Our mission is not accountable and will proceed as planned.
Laura will be assisting Elias. She's been with us from the beginning -
- and can take over David's place.
The part of the fracture we've closed -
- is putting more pressure on the remaining area.
Therefore, time is of the essence. Let's get to it.
It's Elias. I don't have many days left. I just want to see you before I leave.
Right, yes.
Well, I'm pleased to hear that.
Great. See you.
Hi. I'm glad you could come.
Come in.
- What's he like? - Lucas?
He's... He's very considerate of others.
I remember when he was around three or four years old -
- he'd learned the word "break".
So when I'd rush about the house, he told me to take a break on the sofa.
So we'd both take a break there.
And he's great at football.
He doesn't get that from me.
It's funny. He's really his own person.
What do you think would have happened if we had... stayed together?
I don't know. What do you think?
- So it's like that, is it? - Yes.
I think you would sing more than you would teach.
I think you'd arrange lots of parties where people performed -
- and where of course, you'd be the star of the evening.
What do you think Lucas would have been like if we'd stayed together?
Maybe he would have turned out more like you.
You make it sound as if it's a bad thing.
No, but you were very distant when we were young. More ready to be alone.
I'm glad he hasn't inherited that trait.
- Is that really how you remember me? - Well, not only like that...
Aren't you pleased he doesn't feel that way?
Maybe he should learn the truth.
I've missed out on 15 years with Lucas.
15 years.
You owe it to me to consider it.
I don't trust you.
Sorry Take care of yourself
Hi. What are you doing here?
I wanted to drop this off for Lucas.
- Thanks. - Can I give it to him myself?
Sure. Come in.
He's on his way home from school. He'll be here soon.
Wow!
- Nice view. - Thank you.
I'm not sure what you think you're doing...
What do you mean?
I've been his father his whole life.
It's one thing to want to meet him, but it's too late to become his father.
But I am his father.
Why haven't you told him?
Anita thought it was better that way. I don't mind either way.
I've been there since he was a baby, and I'll always be there.
But think, before you say something that only matters to you, and not to Lucas.
Anita is home. You can go say goodbye if that's the reason you're here.
What are you doing here? Does Alexander know you're here?
Yes, he let me in. I just wanted to drop this off for Lucas.
- Don't you have to leave soon? - Yes.
- I thought you would think about it? - I did.
Not enough. You have to admit that you feel something. Right now.
- It was a mistake. - No, it wasn't. Don't say that.
It was a mistake.
If you'd had your way, Lucas wouldn't be here.
I've never forgiven you for that.
Hello!
I'm staying here with my family. Please don't tell him.
If either of us means anything to you, please don't tell him.
Goodbye.
- There's someone here to see you. - Hi!
There you are.
I wanted to give you this. Extra data for your assignment.
But you've already given me so much.
- You really don't have to. - It's fine.
- Am I allowed to use this? - Yes.
Thanks.
You have a nice life here, eh?
Yes, I'm happy here.
I can tell.
Take care of yourself.
I hope the mission is successful.
Thank you.
Opening vents and proceeding to dive.
Requesting permission to release the ballast tanks.
Releasing ballast tanks in three, two, one...
- The pressure levels are looking good. - Let's head down.
- Activate thrusters. - Thrusters activated.
Approaching the fracture.
We should have a visual of the fracture in three, two, one...
Prepare for landing.
Landing in five, four, three, two, one...
Babylon, secure landing. Everything's under control.
Maria, requesting permission to initiate the final part of the sealing phase.
Copy. Approved, Fortuna.
Elias?
Grips activated.
Both components looking good.
We have a steady flow.
Reaction to the hardener is stable.
What is this?
Malfunction. Maria, I repeat, malfunction. Requesting backup control.
Elias? Laura?
Maria, we need to initiate the backup control. I repeat, backup control.
- Maria, do you read? - Nothing.
I need to go outside and fix this manually.
Are you sure?
No signal.
Yes, I'm sure.
Keep working on the fracture if possible. Understood?
Does it smell nice? Does it?
Are you making new discoveries?
I don't know.
What's up?
Are you okay?
Yes, I think so.
- We need to hurry up. - Why?
He's waiting for you.
- It sounded really good. - Thanks.
I've practiced a little bit.
You're a lot like your mum.
She's too sarcastic. I'd rather be like you.
Thanks.
I'm sorry if I haven't been there for you.
What are you talking about?
You've always been there for me.
Thank you.
- Are you okay? Is something wrong? - Everything's exactly as it should be.
I'm proud of the person you've become.
Thanks, Dad.
- I love you. - I love you too.
- Aren't you coming? - Yes, I'll be right there.
- You're staying here, right? - Where else would I go?
I don't know. Maybe you wanted to go back.
- Hello. - Hi.
What's up? Are you okay?
- Why are you out of breath? - I'm not.
- You're not? - No.
- You're a so weird. - No.
- That sounds like a great song. - Does it?
I think so.
Thank you.
I'm going for a swim.
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