The Tender Trap (2021) Movie Script
[typewriter clacking]
[projector running]
[clapping]
[lively Spanish guitar music playing]
[ANNOUNCER OVER LOUDSPEAKER IN SPANISH]
[MAN 1 OVER LOUDSPEAKER]
Have a nice flight, Mrs.
Antrim.
Thank you, I will.
Thank
you. Bye.
[ANNOUNCER OVER LOUDSPEAKER IN SPANISH]
Oh,
this one is so
beautiful for your lovely skin.
Oh, thank you.
Going somewhere nice?
Yeah.
This is Frank.
He says I'm gonna love London.
I'm very lucky.
You sure are.
[ANNOUNCER OVER LOUDSPEAKER]
That's me.
Oh.
[ANNOUNCER OVER LOUDSPEAKER IN SPANISH]
Let's hope it's an upgrade.
Fingers crossed.
Hello, um, my name was just called out
over the loudspeaker.
I'm Sharon Armstrong.
Can I help you?
Come with us, Mrs.
Armstrong.
Excuse me?
Come with us.
English?
No.
New Zealand.
New Zealander.
But I'm going to England.
London.
Nueva Zelanda.
Mira, imagnate, mis agentes
juegan rugby, amigo.
Te acuerdas?
S.
All Blacks?
What?
Leche Macao?
Oh, yes.
I don't know how to cope.
Sit down, Miss Armstrong.
Is this your bag?
Yes.
Did you pack it yourself?
Yes, mostly.
Let me call my fianc, Frank.
He can explain.
No, no, no.
Open the suitcase.
I can't.
The key's in my handbag.
[SPEAKING RUSSIAN]
[clattering]
Those are very highly confidential papers,
and that's why they're hidden under the
lining.
[rustling]
[dramatic music intensifies]
There's
supposed to be documents.
You will now be strip searched and taken
by police to hospital for an internal
examination and X-ray.
No, no.
[sobbing]
Off.
El brasier off.
[woman singing operatically in Spanish]
[man sighs]
Hey,
I need to use the toilet.
[toilet flushes]
[woman humming]
[dramatic music builds]
Carving out the bed of the Whanganui
River on his journey to the sea.
Taranaki Maunga remained there
with Pouakahi,
and their offspring became the trees,
plants, birds, and rivers
that flow from their slopes.
The
end.
[birds chirping]
[upbeat jazz music playing]
Did he go down okay?
He's cozy as.
What have I missed?
Uh, Auntie Leanne forgot to put Auntie
Gums on the invite list.
Oh geez, she's still alive?
Dietary requirements, mash.
[laughter]
She's not going to be happy unless she's
on the main table either.
Oh, maybe we should Maybe you should have
settled for a registry wedding after all.
Me?
Hell no!
I want to show my bride off in
front of a crowd.
Been waiting long enough.
Oh, you two, get a room.
[kiss]
Just to let you ladies know, the mullet
might make a comeback on the big day.
You had better be joking.
Man doesn't joke about his hair, babe.
Yeah, but what if the man's
hair is the joke?
[laughter]
I'm offended.
I love you.
Oh, while I remember, Cass, can you make
sure that my invite has one plus, please?
Oh, are the blokes from the Cosy Club?
Oh no, I'm just saying that I'll definitely
have a hot date come the big day.
Ah,
well, I'm bringing Manaya.
No way, what happened to that fella?
Eh,
he was a nice guy, just not right.
Oh, for God's sake, am I the only one
making an effort in this family?
Uh, yeah, I know, I know, but you
guys are excluded.
What about you, Shah?
No grey-haired foxy men up at the
school dropping the kids off?
Not that I've noticed.
Really?
Mmm.
So how long has it been since
you shut up shop?
Ah, hey, hey.
I know, you're batting for the other side.
It's okay, I'm just perfectly
happy on my own, Rita.
That's.
Hey, hey, she was just joking, Mum.
Too far.
Rita!
Just saying.
[faucet running]
You
know that I didn't mean to upset
you before, eh?
I'm sorry, cuz.
Yeah.
I'll tell you what, it's just that you are
such a great catch and you don't know it.
Apparently not.
[chuckles]
Come on then, come out with me
on Friday night.
I'm not going to meet anyone at
the club, Rita.
Hey, um, have you tried going online to
one of those dating sites?
Oh no, no, absolutely not.
Why not?
No way.
People have been meeting like that
for a long time, online.
What have you got to lose?
I wouldn't do it.
At the very least, a cup of coffee, and at
the very best, some hot date for Leanne's
wedding. Come on, you'll have fun.
No, it's not the right time for me.
You know what they say, eh, cuz?
You wait for the right time and
you'll be waiting forever.
[doors opening]
Look, Sharon, it's not you, it's My age.
It's the market.
I mean, how qualified are you?
Your experience.
Counts for nothing.
Going forward, you might want to
consider volunteer work in the interim.
Keep a hand in.
Ka kite, Agatha.
[Agatha] Portia McGreedy.
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
Oh, hey, Shar.
Just put the kettle on.
I've got cake and venue options.
Ooh.
Oh, you look great.
Any luck?
Nothing new.
I'm as overqualified as I was last week.
Week, apparently.
Just another way of saying they don't
want to pay you what you're worth.
Hey,
I found a photo for the invite.
What do you think?
[Sharon laughs]
What was the theme of your
engagement party?
Bogan?
Shake?
[both laughing]
Jeez, who'd have thought I'd have to
wait another 20-something years for the
wedding, eh?
And still be in love.
Still time, Char.
Do you remember the old Scout Hall?
They've turned it into a conference venue.
Isn't this where Mum and Dad.
It's a bit out of the way, but.
It's perfect.
Hey.
Oh, no, it's nothing.
I, um,
just, uh, just been thinking about Mum
and Dad quite a bit and wishing that they
could be here, you know.
Oh, yeah, me too.
Sha,
will you give me away?
Oh,
yes!
Look at Manaya.
He would have been about 18 months.
Chubby ears.
Such a beautiful
[both chuckling]
Boy.
Now, cuz, have you got any just on your
own, you know, looking incredibly sexy?
No.
What about your biopic?
Just look at that.
That's definitely not sexy.
Just tear it up, please.
Oh, God.
All right, just look.
Oh my God, that's gorgeous.
That's the one.
You're so beautiful.
Move over.
Yes, I'm driving.
Come on.
[Rita] Look at that.
Right, here we go.
Single female, yeah?
And age
Um, 48.
Rita!
It's just a little lie.
Oh, stuffed that up, sorry.
Um, okay, 48.
And, um, what else?
Um God, I've gotta go and pick up Manaya.
Oh, okay.
Well, you better hurry up.
Now, whatever you do, Rita.
Don't press post or send or
whatever it is.
I won't.
I mean it, Rita.
Yes, I know.
Can you bring in the washing?
Yes, I will.
Love you.
Status single.
[gentle guitar music playing]
Please, can I make a phone call?
[woman sighs]
My fianc, he can explain everything.
No calls.
It's just a terrible mistake.
[bars rattling]
[woman singing operatically in Spanish]
Anyone
[phone chimes]
Home?
[woman gasps]
Yeah.
Oh, hi, Gidget.
Hey, you.
Hmm.
Any luck?
I just got another thanks but
no thanks email.
No, I meant the heart connections.
Oh, yeah.
Yeah, now I know why I'm single.
Listen to this.
Love is like a chocolate, and if you were
one, you'd be a dark caramel, my favorite.
It sounds sweet.
Look, you've got to give him a chance.
Come on.
I'd like to lick you all over.
Ew.
Ew.
It's really creepy.
Yeah, I'm going to unsubscribe.
No, don't do that.
Whatever.
Oh, look, there is somebody out
there for you.
Just leave it.
It's only 2 people.
Yeah?
Yes.
Like the guy who likes his cars fast
and his women faster.
He looked like he'd be hard pushed to
race a Zimmer frame.
Anyway, I've bought cake, so come on, we're
just gonna have to lick the hell out of
the icing.
Come on, I'll put the kettle on.
All right.
[school bell ringing]
Ahaha!
Yes, my boy.
How was your day?
I got 2 gold stars for my project on
Taranaki, one for my writing and one for my
talk.
Ooh, well, we better celebrate with
an ice cream then, eh?
[laughs]
Yeah!
Did you do your mihi mihi?
Ko Taranaki te maunga, ko Patea
te awa, ko Aotea te
waka, ko Taranaki te iwi, ko
Parihaka te marae.
Oh, good boy.
Clever.
Oh, something smells good.
I'm starving.
It's pumpkin pasta.
Yum.
Hi, Mum.
I'll give it another 15.
I just need to finish another
job application.
Not that there's much point.
Mum, don't be so negative.
Just be nice to at least get an
interview, that's all.
Mum, I got a gold star.
Ah, now you are the business
[dog barking]
[computer chimes]
[gentle guitar music playing]
That's
sad.
[phone chimes]
[gentle piano music playing]
[computer chimes]
[camera shutter clicks]
I just met someone online.
He seems really interesting.
I thought you took your profile down.
I did, but apparently it takes 3
days to be removed.
His name's Frank.
He's a civil engineer, lives
in Wellington.
Oh, only an hour's flight away.
That's exactly what he said.
Well, let's hope he's loaded.
[chuckles]
Actually, it was just really nice
to talk to someone.
He was born in the States, but he's
lived all over the world.
Really?
Hey, can you call Manaya?
He's supposed to be in his pyjamas.
Sure.
Hey, Mum.
He sounds great.
[percussive tribal music playing]
You speak English?
No.
Salamat.
Do you know where we go?
[dramatic choral music builds]
[woman sings operatically in Spanish]
It's like
we've known each other for years.
She's texting all the time
like a teenager.
I like the name Frank.
Doesn't it mean open and honest?
Oh yeah, plus he is such a hottie.
Oh my god, Rita, he is so handsome.
We've got so much in common.
Uh, can we maybe focus?
Oh yeah, no, so thanks to Shah,
we've now got a venue.
Oh.
I just need to lock down the caterers.
I can do that if you like.
You are the best.
No way, is that him?
He is definitely serious.
[women giggling]
He wants me to phone him tonight.
That's our first actual phone talk.
Told you, like a bloody teenager.
He's so serious.
What did he say?
It's gone.
Here we go.
All right.
[phone keypad beeping]
[phone ringing]
[phone calling]
Hello, Sharon speaking.
Is that you, Frank?
Hey, Sharon.
Well, that is a cute accent.
Thanks.
Look, forgive me, I just missed your call.
That's okay.
Oh, so, uh, how was your coffee morning?
It was good, good.
My sister Leanne and her partner Sonny
are finally getting married,
so we're helping out.
Okay.
They've been saving up for years now, so
it'll be a really big family affair.
Right, right.
Of course, Ariana was there and
my cousin Rita.
My grandson was at playdate, so it
was just the girls.
Oh, it sounds great.
Yeah, it was a beautiful
morning, actually.
Sunny.
Not too hot.
Cool.
Nice.
Nice.
Yeah.
[FRANK] Well, it sounds like your
sister's been lucky in love.
Yes.
It's nice, isn't it, to have such a
close, loving family with you?
Mm-hmm.
But, you know, I still can't believe
you're old enough to be a grandmother.
Oh, well.
Actually, about that.
I'm not 48.
I'm nearly 54.
Oh.
I know it's not a great way to start a
relationship friendship with a lie.
It's fine, really.
It's okay.
I actually thought you looked younger.
Thanks.
Besides, I, um, I hope we're gonna
be more than friends.
Me too.
[MAN ON TV] Regardless of his story,
he's reminded he must declare.
Popcorn's cold.
You're on the phone that whole time.
Oh, there was so much to say.
He's got such a sexy accent.
It's like a mix of American and European.
His mother worked for the United Nations,
so he spent his whole life traveling.
They were really close, but she
died 8 years ago.
And what about his dad?
Frank never knew him and he's
an only child.
Geez, like Manai'a.
[Sharon gasps]
So
When are you gonna meet him?
Soon, I hope.
I don't want to be the one to ask.
Hell no, oh, you need to be cool,
let him do the chasing.
[chuckling]
[uptempo tribal rock music playing]
[gentle string music playing]
[FOREIGN LANGUAGE] Like something to.
No, no, because it's pain when I walk.
Excuse me, I need to use the phone.
Hi.
Do you know this place?
This?
Unidot 31.
I want phone.
My family, they worry.
Talk with lawyer.
Get phone.
Uh, Selador,
wash.
[woman sings operatically]
I
Was supposed to get these highly confidential
documents and give them to my fianc.
Frank in London.
But then this woman, Esperanza Gomez.
Esperanza Gomez?
Yes.
Well, she might be known to the police.
We should check with them.
Esperanza Gomez is common.
Por favor, con permiso.
Excuse me.
Could you write that down, please?
She's the one who should be locked up.
That's a very common name here.
She set us up.
She swapped the suitcases.
She gave me the one that was
stuffed with drugs.
Frank's going to be worried sick I
wasn't on that flight.
[SPEAKING IN SPANISH] Que quilombo.
Tomalo en serio.
Sintate bien.
A
La mierda.
So you didn't look inside the bag?
I wish I had.
God knows what's happened to Frank.
I think you should plead guilty.
We'll say you're very remorseful.
But I didn't do it.
We'll ask for the minimum
sentence of 8 years.
8 years?
If you plead not guilty, you are likely
to get the maximum for drug smuggling16
years.
I would be grateful that Argentina does
not have the death penalty.
The great mountainsRuapehu,
Tongariro, Ngauruhoe, Taranaki, and
Tauharaall love the lone
female mountain.
Pihanga.
Which maunga has your nan's heart?
Taranaki.
Aye, because he reminds us to
stand tall, eh?
[phone notification chimes]
Nan?
Yeah, sorry,
love.
[light jazz music playing]
I'm sorry, bub.
I got caught in
[MUSIC PLAYING ON CAR STEREO]
Traffic.
[MUSIC PLAYING ON CAR STEREO]
Can we please go now?
Yeah.
Oh, wow, that looks great.
Yeah, it's Frank's recipe.
We've both coordinated, so we're eating
the same meal tonight.
That's a bit weird, isn't it?
Why?
I thought it was really nice.
Can I just have dessert?
Oi!
Uh, how'd your meeting with
that agency go?
They postponed.
Haven't had a chance to chase them up yet.
Oh, I've got a mate who can look at
your CV if you like.
Give it a refresh.
Mum, can you leave that for a minute?
Well, sorry, it's Frank.
Yeah, I figured.
Is everything okay?
What do you mean?
It's great.
When I said you were late
picking him up again.
Oh, it was only a few minutes.
Yeah, and no biggie,
except you're usually the most organised
and punctual woman I know,
and you're spending a lot of
time on your phone.
It's called being in a
long-distance relationship.
Yeah, sure.
It just seems kind of intense given
you've never met him.
Hi,
[phone notification chimes]
Honey. Hi.
How'd the dinner go?
Oh,
we loved it.
Thank you.
Great.
Hey, Ariana bailed me up about our
relationship tonight.
How come?
She's kind of worried that we
haven't met yet.
Everyone's desperate to meet the man I
can't stop talking about.
Well, you can put her on the phone.
Oh, no, it's okay.
Honest babe, she's
just being protective.
Oh, that's good.
But I don't want to cause disagreements
with your family, okay?
Just let me speak to her.
I want to put her mind at rest.
Well,
that's very sweet of you.
She just is so keen to meet
you in the flesh.
How about you?
Oh, well.
[chuckles]
What do you think?
[chuckles]
Hang on.
Okay.
Adi, are you awake?
[Sharon chuckles]
Frank wants to speak to you.
Hello?
[FRANK] Ariana, hi, it's Frank.
I've heard a lot about you.
Uh, likewise.
All good, I hope.
And now listen, um, I'm gonna be in
Auckland later in the week, okay?
So I'm hoping to meet you all.
Um, I haven't told Sharon, so if you don't
mind, I'd like to be the one to tell her.
Uh, yeah, sure, it sounds great.
Nice to finally talk to you, Frank.
Yeah, and to you.
Bye.
Okay, bye.
It's me again.
Hi.
Hi.
Listen, I got a surprise.
Oh my God, fantastic!
[laughs]
You would look amazing in that.
Yeah, yeah, come on, try
it.
Oh my God.
Oh wow, my dear.
You want me to check out some
flash undies?
Please.
Shaw, what do you think?
Mm, it looks so beautiful.
That color suits you.
You look amazing.
That is the one, Shaw.
Get it.
What now?
Well, we have actually booked you in to
get your eyebrows waxed.
And your night of bush?
[women laughing]
So of course I said yes.
Good on you, girl.
Well,
I know long distance is challenging, but
if you click, you click.
I know loads of people who met online.
You know, you get to know each other.
You know, much better than some
sleazy nightclub.
Yeah.
[all laugh]
I've actually got a friend who met her
husband on a dating site.
Really?
Mm.
A husband?
[man sneezes]
Yeah.
[knock on door]
Excited?
Like a kid on Christmas Eve?
[chuckles]
You deserve this.
I'm sorry I had doubts about
you and Frank.
Oh, thank you sweetheart!
Mwah!
Now try
and get some sleep okay?
[phone chimes]
[gentle guitar music playing]
It's a complete waste of time.
Bought the dress and now it's
not happening.
No way.
Well, he's only there for a couple of days
and give you a chance to get back to job
hunting. Why?
Just so another twinty company companies
can say they don't want someone with my
skill set.
I want you, Nan.
Thank you.
At least somebody does, eh?
[wind chimes ringing]
[phone chimes]
[gentle guitar music playing]
[computer chimes]
Tn koutou.
Sharon Armstrong, the former Deputy
Chief Executive of the Mori Language.
Commission, was arrested in Buenos Aires
this week after trying to board a plane to
London with 5 kilograms of
cocaine in her suitcase.
Through her legal counsel, Armstrong
maintains her innocence, denying any knowledge
of the drugs found in.
Hello? Ari.
Mum, oh my God, thank God,
Mum, are you okay?
[SHARON] I'm fine.
Where are you?
They said you were caught with cocaine,
it's been all over the news.
No, no, no, no, it's a terrible mistake,
we were set up, please don't let Manaiya
see it.
But why are you even in Argentina?
It's complicated, Ari.
Have you heard from Frank?
What?
I don't give a rat's about Frank, Mum.
Ciao.
Don't do anything until you
hear from us, okay?
Look, we are gonna get through
this, you are.
We'll go to the embassy and we'll find
out what to do next, okay?
Yeah, sure, we'll sort it, okay?
[dramatic music starts]
Think your bloke will make it
back for the wedding?
Oh, we'll see.
I know he wants to.
What's the project he's working on?
I don't know.
What, you don't talk about
his work at all?
No, we talk about more important
stuff, you know.
Um, family and our pasts, life
goals, that sort of thing.
Oh.
Ooh.
So there could be a week's romance in
London on the cards?
Come on.
I wish.
He's only gonna be away for 6 months.
I'll live.
Oh, and there's always Skype, I suppose.
Yeah!
Mm-mm.
Shall I set up a Skype so we can
all finally meet him?
Yeah, unfortunately his computer
hasn't got a camera, so.
Oh. That's a bit weird, isn't
it, these days?
Yeah, that's what I said.
Let's make a little toast.
Now,
charge your glasses, darlings.
Here is to long-distance.
Romances.
Aww. Thanks, Riki.
I'm so glad to see you happy, and
here's to Foxy Frank!
Yes!
[phone ringing]
Hi.
Hi.
I'm glad you're still up, I'm
missing you.
Oh, me too.
Hey, it's really noisy there,
where are you?
Where are you?
I'm just at work on site at
Coconut Enterprises.
Big team here.
Oh, I hope I'm not distracting you.
Hey, perhaps I want you to distract me.
[chuckles]
Oh my gosh.
[both laughing]
[Frank laughing]
[door opens]
Oh, you okay?
You look exhausted.
Well, I was up talking to Frank
most of the night.
He loves London.
He's really enjoying his job.
Uh, we're meant to be meeting Leanne and
Rita, remember, to discuss the wedding.
Oh, oh.
Oh, I'm not really up to it, to be honest.
I think I might just make a
cuppa, go back to bed.
What?
Look, I've already emailed her the
names of some companies.
They're much of a munch list, really.
She just needs to pick one.
I thought you were putting together
menu options for her.
Well, I've just been really busy.
Have you?
Yes, I have.
Talking to Frank?
Something.
Unbelievable.
Shah, you up?
Shah?
You
haven't got someone in there, have you?
It's Saturday, I'm having a sleep-in.
Did Ariana put you up to this?
Look, we're just a bit worried about
this thing with Frank.
Yeah, I know you are, love,
but Frank is the best thing that's
happened to me in a very long time.
Yep.
And it's really exciting, but you have
never actually met him.
We are in love.
Can't you just be pleased for us?
Isha, how can you be in love with
someone you've never met?
Well, it's not like we don't want to meet.
Things have just gotten in the way.
You know that.
Look, we just we just miss having
you around, that's all.
Oh.
Especially Ari.
[Sharon scoffs]
Yeah,
she misses having an on-call
babysitter more like.
Oh look, that is not fair,
Manai misses you.
Maybe I have been a bit neglectful.
I'll see if he wants to go to a movie.
That would be really nice and I
will make you a coffee.
Thanks.
[camera shutter clicks]
They're watching him die.
We'll break here.
Help
[phone chimes]
Me get out of here.
Ross,
[phone chimes]
Could
you turn off your phone?
Sorry.
Damn
it, I'm just nipping outside.
If I don't come back, meet me in
the foyer, okay?
Oh, sorry.
Excuse me.
Oh, sorry.
Emma.
[door opens]
[engine revving]
Hey, what's going on?
He's in a mood because I stepped out of
the movie to talk to Frank.
He sulked all the way home.
Well, how long did you leave him?
I don't know, not very long.
Who leaves a 7-year-old alone
in the cinema?
For God's sake, can't you cope without
talking to Frank for a couple of hours?
Why do you have a receipt for a laptop?
It's for my tax records.
Were you poking around my room?
I was grabbing your washing and it
was in the basket.
Oh.
So where is it?
I bought it for Frank so we could
Skype while he's away.
Why couldn't he buy his own bloody laptop?
You keep telling us how successful
Successfully, yes.
It was a gift, just like the
car I got you.
Did he ask you to buy it?
No, he did not, Ariana.
And what I do with my own money
is my own business!
Okay, then let's have a Skype with
him tonight then.
We can't.
Why not?
Because it got snatched on the tube.
Oh, it is just one excuse after another.
Why can't he use an internet cafe
like everyone else?
Don't you think this sounds dodgy?
What's dodgy is you nosing
through my things.
Well, whatever you do, don't send
him any bloody money!
[door slams]
Hey, babe.
[phone notification chimes]
Hi.
[keypad beeping]
[phone ringing]
Hello?
Hi, darling, I know you're busy, but I
was wondering if we could have a Skype
tonight. I've just had a huge argument
with Ariana about the fact that you and I
have never met.
Isn't there a computer you
could use at work?
Sure, absolutely.
Let's make it happen.
Let me finish up here.
So is, uh, is 1 AM okay?
Too late?
No, that's fine.
[doorbell rings]
For your information, we are Skyping
tonight, so you can just calm down.
[door closes]
[phone calling]
Hi, Frank.
Sorry, are
you all right?
I'm at the hospital.
I'm a bit drugged up.
I, I injured my hand on site.
Oh no.
No, it's okay.
I'll be fine in a couple of weeks.
Problem is there has to be an
inquiry into it.
What?
Oh babe, is it that bad?
It'll be weeks till any
compensation comes through.
All right.
Well, I got some pretty hefty financial
commitments coming up too.
Is there any way you could tide me over,
babe, till the compo money comes in?
Uh, I hate asking you, but you're the
only person I can ask.
To be honest, I don't want my friends
to know I'm struggling.
Yeah, uh, well, sure.
I just need to think about it, that's all.
I can't promise anything.
Look, forgive it.
I'm sorry I asked you.
No, no, I just need to give it
some thought.
Look, I'm still feeling a bit weak.
I better try and get some sleep.
Okay, well, let's talk later.
Um.
Stop.
Thank.
God
for
that.
[cellphone unlocks]
Leave
a message after
[phone keypad beeping]
The tone.
Hi, Frank.
[phone ringing]
Uh,
is everything okay?
How's your hand?
Could you drop me a line and let me
know you're all right?
[beep]
[doorbell rings]
I was working in the paddock this morning
and I was just, you know, so sad that he's
never going to be out in that
paddock again.
Yeah, it'll be sad but it'll be fun.
It'll be good fun.
It'll be good fun.
The complicated process of separating
Jelani from the giraffe herd.
Karen.
Oh, God, I was so afraid I'd lost you.
I thought you disappeared.
I would never disappear on you.
You were just so quiet when I
mentioned the loan.
I, I just didn't want to pressure you.
To be honest, it made me think
you don't trust me.
I, I do, I do trust you.
I can give you the money you need.
Oh, I just started to worry you were
having second thoughts about us.
I'm not.
I can't bear the thought of a life
without you, Sharon.
I've emailed you something.
Hang
on.
Oh yeah, I saw it in Oxford Street and
I, I just couldn't help but imagine you in
it. I'm going to pay you back as soon as
my compensation comes through.
I promise.
I know you will, babe.
I love you.
I love
you
too. He saw it in a shop window,
said he could see me in it,
and he's got something
important to ask me.
I suppose he'll be flying back to
pop the question then.
Ariana, Frank loves me,
it's going to work out fine.
I hope so, Mum, I'll just feel a lot
better once we've actually met him.
But you spoke to him on the phone,
you thought he sounded nice, remember?
What I remember is that he had
a weird accent.
[FOREIGN LANGUAGE] Oh my.
God,
you lucky cow!
Oh, that's so fantastic.
And don't worry about what Leonari say.
Oh, you know, they'll get over it.
He sounds to me like he's planning
a life for you both.
Do you really think so?
Yes!
I mean, diamond rings, wedding dresses.
Sounds like a man on a mission to me.
I would like to say
here's to the man that has brought
you so much happiness.
Kia or a.
Kia or a.
And you promise me that I will be
your bridesmaid?
Deal.
Sharon?
Sharon?
Telefono.
Frank.
Sorry, Sharon, it's not Frank.
But who is Frank?
Is he the one you were taking
the papers to?
Who is this?
I'm a reporter from Radio New Zealand based
in Argentina, and we'd love to hear your
side of the story.
People are wondering why a successful woman
with no criminal record would suddenly
become a drug mule.
Did you need money?
Yeah,
my favorite.
Yeah, me too.
Favorite.
Okay, fine.
Before we start, I have an
announcement to make.
Oh, I'm going to London to visit Frank.
Uh, when?
As soon as Frank sends me my ticket.
Believe that when I see it.
Hey, come on, girl, your mum's going to
meet her man for the first time.
Can't you just be glad for me?
The man of my dreams is flying me to
London to be with him.
Yeah, if it happens.
It sounds exciting, sis, and, um, look,
we'll all be stoked if you get a trip to
London, right?
Damn right.
Thank you.
Just make sure that you are back in time
to walk me down the aisle.
Of course.
Frank said he would like to come back
with me, but it depends on his job.
Let's not let this kai get cold, eh?
Manaia, how about a karakia?
E te atua whakapingi e nei kai, he
or a ngamo ao mttini.
Wow, looks like someone's got a
job interview.
Shopping for a travel outfit, actually.
Ticket to London.
Ye of little faith.
You're seriously going?
Of course I am, and before you ask,
Frank paid for it.
Oh, maybe we can have a Skype with
him before you go.
I thought you'd be pleased that I'm
finally going to meet him.
I am, it's just a long way to go
to meet a stranger.
He's not a stranger, Ariana,
he's my partner.
She's never been further than Oz and now
she's flying off to meet someone who You
can't even manage to Skype.
It just feels wrong.
What's up?
We want to talk to you about
this London trip.
Oh.
Go on then, get it off your chest.
Well, maybe we should sit down.
No, I'll stand, thanks very much.
Uh, Shah, we're just worried that
this thing with Frank,
it might not be everything that it seems.
Oh yeah, why's that?
We spoke to someone at NetSafe who
thinks it sounds really, really sus.
Good Lord.
Ariana,
you've spoken to Frank on the phone.
I've got his address in London.
He has spent a fortune on
flights and hotels.
Would you please just talk with him?
How dare you talk to strangers
about my relationship?
How dare you!
Have you given him money, Char?
So what if I have?
You seem to forget conveniently how much
I've given you over the years.
No, Linda, that's just it.
We both know how kind and
generous you are.
Don't forget stupid.
Why would I send him money
if I didn't know in my heart
how genuine he is?
Is it so impossible for you to believe
that someone as handsome and successful as.
Frank could be interested in me?
No, that is not it at all, Sharon.
Oh, I thought if anyone would be
pleased, it'd be you two.
There are no records for Frank, or any
evidence that he lives in London or that he
travelled to London.
Or that he even exists.
There is evidence!
It's on my cell phone, it's in
my email inbox.
Look up his workplace website,
for God's sake!
Phone them!
That is not evidence the court's
going to look at!
They are going to look at
this, all of this.
None of this supports what you're saying.
You stood to make a lot of money if
you hadn't been caught.
If you persist in proclaiming your
innocence, it will not go well for you.
Why don't you just believe me?
Mom!
I'm putting the kettle on.
Mom?
Mom?
Waving the white flag.
Can we please at least talk?
Mum?
Hey!
Hi.
Isn't there anybody else who can do it?
No one that I trust.
Hon, we've waited this long, seriously.
What's one more night?
Yeah, I guess.
I wouldn't ask, but you're truly the
only person I can trust.
Are you sure it'll be
straightforward and simple?
Promise.
I know you won't let me down.
You're my dream girl.
Call me if there's a problem, okay?
Okay.
Just one more night, and then we'll be
together with all the time in the world.
Okay, I've gotta go.
Bye.
Acho bom!
[choir singing a Mori song]
[music continues]
This is it?
Yes.
How much?
80 pesos.
Oh.
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
[doorbell rings]
[kettle whistling]
[foreign language] Thank you.
[gentle piano music playing]
Aww!
[phone chimes]
Oh, that one might fit.
Hi.
Hi.
I'm sorry I didn't get back to you.
My phone went flat and I didn't
have the right plug.
Oh God, that must have been so stressful.
Yeah.
Look, I just wanted to check you
were okay, that's all.
Did you get my flowers?
Oh yes,
[Ariana crying]
Yes, I love them, thank you.
Oh great.
Hey babe, um, there's another
reason why I was calling.
Look, the documents are going to be
delayed by a couple of days.
No, I'm not staying here another night.
My flight is booked, I want to be on it.
Listen, um,
[gentle piano music playing]
We're so close, Sharon.
Don't be silly, come on.
Frank, what's a couple of days when
we're planning a lifetime together?
This is just so stressful.
I don't speak the language.
I'm frightened to leave the hotel.
I haven't eaten since yesterday.
Oh, God.
I'm so sorry, babe.
I didn't know that area would be so bad.
Listen, I'll send someone to
help you, okay?
Yep.
All right?
Okay.
Bye.
[SPEAKING CHINESE]
Okay, I love you.
Bye.
Sharon, I'm Esperanza Gomez.
Frank asked me to come.
Hello.
He's so worried about you.
Yeah, he insisted I take you
somewhere nice.
So shall we go?
Now?
Well, you're hungry, no?
Yeah.
Then yes, now.
Can you just give me a minute?
Of course.
Of course, darling, you take your time.
Come in.
Oh, thank you.
Hola.
Qu tal?
Cmo estn?
Para m no, gracias, pero para la
seora, por favor.
Gracias.
[choir singing a Mori song]
It is good?
Delicious.
Delicioso.
I have some good news for you, followed
by some more good news.
[somber piano music playing]
So which one do you want first?
I don't mind.
Little bird told me that after Frank signs
the contract, he's gonna ask you to marry
him.
Really? He can't stop talking
about you all the time.
Sharon this, Sharon that.
She's so beautiful.
Gee, well, I can't wait to hear what the
other good news is then.
Well, it's the couriers here.
They can be so unreliable.
No, they're just lazy.
So I thought rather than waiting around
in your room, you can go by bus to La Plata
tomorrow, pick up the documents yourself,
and then the following morning you can be
on your flight to London to Frank.
And you get to see a little bit of the
countryside, which is so nice.
You are gonna love it.
[phone rings]
[car beeping]
Hi.
[both laughing]
[SPEAKING RUSSIAN]
Okay.
[somber piano music playing]
Hey, hey.
Oh no, just dozing.
I didn't get much sleep.
Oh sweetheart, but listen, I've sorted
out the confusion, okay?
Esperanza thought you'd have fun
going into the country.
She didn't realize that she'd be
causing you more stress.
Oh thanks, I knew you'd understand, babe.
So the papers are arriving this morning
and she'll bring them over and you you can
get on that plane, and I'll be holding you
in my arms in the next 24 hours, my love.
Fantastic.
You're my knight in shining armor.
Can't wait.
I love you.
Thanks.
I love you too.
Go get some sleep.
Okay.
Okay, bye.
[all laugh]
Bye.
The lawyers don't believe me.
They want me to plead guilty.
You can't.
You didn't do anything wrong.
[both laugh]
Shah, don't agree to anything yet.
The embassy's gonna send someone in to
check in on you and, uh, We're getting them
to find a lawyer, a private lawyer.
Someone who can take your case on.
But you can't afford that.
Don't worry about it, Mum.
[FRANK]
-Hey.
I'm sorry.
[MANAYA] Nan!
All we care about is getting you home.
I'm just scared I'm not going to be
there, you know, Leanne.
To give you away.
Hey, look, we've postponed the
wedding, sis.
Nobody wants it without you here.
Yeah.
But hey, the embassy have set up a bank
account for us where we can deposit money
for toiletries and stuff.
Didn't they, Aunty?
Yep.
You must be hanging out for some
luxuries, eh, Mum?
Yeah.
[engine starts]
Thanks.
Just look after yourself, Shar.
We'll take care of it.
There is nothing for you to worry about.
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
Love you, Char.
Vamos.
[both chuckling]
[Sharon gasps]
[gentle romantic music playing]
Stranded criminals, I hope they
throw away the key.
Alrighty, thanks for your call.
Lots of opinions about the Sharon
Armstrong case today.
Hello Mary, what are your thoughts?
Hi, uh, yes, about Sharon, nobody
could be that stupid.
[knocking]
[MAN 1 OVER INTERCOM] Hello,
it's the police.
She may have had responsible jobs in the
past, but I read she was unemployed when
she went to Argentina, so I figure she
obviously needed the money.
The moral of the tale is Maybe just a
Bloody Mary and a fur coat.
El informe completo con los 200 pginas.
Perfecto, s.
Oh, Mrs.
Armstrong.
[knocking continues]
My name is Ronaldo Expsito Mankiewicz,
but you can call me Ronaldo.
And this is my assistant, Miranda.
Hi.
Please have a seat.
Please.
So, if you agree, I will represent you.
Yes?
[somber piano music playing]
Passa il contratto, per favore.
If you work with me, you will do
exactly as I say.
If you do so, we will get on well.
I will keep you informed of our progress,
something that a public defender will
never do.
Passa me I'informazione, per favore.
If this is what my family wants.
You are lucky to have a supportive family.
Many don't.
Aqu tenemos todo.
Bien.
I have good news.
I have talked to John McColl,
computer forensic examiner.
Your sister knows him.
Yes, she told me.
I don't really see how that can help.
He's sending a copy of your hard drive
and a forensic report detailing all your
digital communication with Frank.
All our personal emails and texts.
Guarda esto, no te preocupes.
Bien.
Sharon, if we can prove that Frank existed
and that he got you to do this, we could
plead emotional coercion.
It's your only chance at a
reduced sentence.
What about Frank?
I
Don't think that you should
worry about Frank.
[upbeat pop music playing]
Hello.
This John McCall, the forensic examiner,
he's apparently sending all mine and.
Frank's personal correspondence
to the lawyer.
Um, so what's the problem?
The problem is I don't want the lawyer
dragging our personal relationship through
the court.
Oh my god, Mum,
[Sharon on voicemail] Frank isn't real.
[Sharon on voicemail] It's a
scam, wake up.
[Sharon on voicemail] It is real, it's
real to me and I don't like this lawyer.
[Frank] Yeah, well, you better
learn to like him.
[Sharon] Because his fee cost Leanne and
Sonny their dream wedding.
[Sharon] En waw.
[upbeat pop music continues]
What?
There is no Frank.
And now there is no wedding,
so get used to it.
Because we've had to.
No quedo convencido que se pueda engaar
tan fcilmente una mujer inteligente y
profesional para pasar cocana de
contrabando. Pero acepto que
eso result por
coercin emocional.
But he accepts that it's a result of
emotional coercion.
Por lo tan to, la sentencia a 4 aos de
prisin.
[all laugh]
4 years.
Yeah, none of us can believe it.
He says we can appeal.
Best case scenario, a I get a full acquittal
or a reduced sentence plus time served,
but I don't want to do that.
You've already sacrificed too much.
Ronaldo says we can pay it off
over 2 years.
We just want you home,
Mum.
[both laugh]
Oh, hello, darling.
[dramatic music starts]
You should probably pack your
belongings in this bag.
What's that for?
Where are the papers?
Oh, to be honest, they're not just papers.
No, these are blueprints, specifications
for a structure that history will show to
be as important as the Eiffel Tower.
Well, all right, but I thought
it was a contract.
[all laugh]
Oh, isn't it typical of Frank to
play things down?
No, darling, if this goes well, your future
husband will become extremely wealthy.
l va estar hecho, and you'll be
set up for life.
Yeah, but where are they?
Where are the documents?
The documents are under the lining.
There's no way we can risk them
falling in the wrong hands.
They're highly confidential and
extremely valuable.
You understand this, Sharon.
No.
[both laugh]
These documents are literally
worth millions.
And Frank, he trust only you with them.
No one else.
Only Sharon, he said.
Should I help you pack?
[soft romantic music playing]
No, thank you.
Okay.
I'll leave you to it then.
You have a safe flight, and I hope
your reunion is magical.
Hello.
Hi. I think you'd be leaving for
the airport by now.
[choir singing a Mori song]
Yeah, I just needed to talk to you.
What's the problem, honey?
Nothing.
I just I don't understand why the
documents need to be concealed.
[music continues]
Well, okay.
This is unexpected.
It just seems odd, that's all.
Sweetie, if it makes you feel
better, take a look.
I mean, seriously, Sharon, I'm
entrusting you with our future.
If you don't trust me now.
I do trust you.
Well, it doesn't sound like it.
We've been here before, haven't we?
I've just found this whole trip
really difficult.
I know, babe.
I understand.
But it's nearly over, and I'm
counting the hours, honestly.
I'm so desperate to see you coming
through arrivals.
[somber piano music playing]
Yeah, me too.
Oh well, I better get going.
Hola.
[engine starts]
Hola.
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
Only this?
Yeah.
So, you're going to somewhere nice?
London, to see my fianc.
Oh.
It's him!
Oh,
that's romance, eh?
It's beautiful, eh?
I like it.
[grunting]
[somber piano music playing]
[engine starts]
Hola, hermano.
Te quiero, Namstron.
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
De Buenos Aires a Londres.
En el vuelo nmero 76465.
Gracias.
[dramatic music starts]
Okay, just 60 pesos.
It's okay.
Oh, oh, look, there it is.
Yeah, that's perfect.
Okay, have a good time.
[gentle romantic music playing]
Have a nice flight, Mrs.
Hunter.
Thank you.
I will.
You?
Thank you.
[all laugh]
Hopefully it's.
Fingers crossed.
[soft romantic music playing]
Do you want some broth?
It'll be ready in 15 minutes.
Someone new.
You talk to her.
No, not in the mood, to be honest.
South African.
She like you.
Same hotel, same crazy lady.
A crappy hotel in Buenos Aires, documents
that turned out to be a shitload of drugs,
and we've both met the same slut.
Esperanza Gomez,
all teeth, tits, and bum.
That's her.
She set us up, right?
You didn't hear about a man
called Frank, did you?
You know it wasn't just her, right?
That woman and whoever you're calling
Frank, they're just somebody's underlings.
How do you know this?
Somebody conned us, love.
[choir singing a Mori song]
So who do you think that was?
Muy Buenas!
Look, I never heard of a Frank.
[music continues]
I was on my way to meet Matt in London
when the plan changed and he asked me to go
via Buenos Aires and pick up some
confidential documents,
which is obviously code for cocaine.
He promised me the world,
a job, engagement, the works.
The minute I was arrested, I never
heard from him again.
He disappeared from the face of the earth.
I see.
[somber piano music playing]
I hope you do.
These men don't exist.
And if you're honest with yourself,
you already know that.
Yeah.
I really wanted it to be real.
[engine starts]
We are nothing to these people.
We are less than gum stuck to
the bottom of
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
Their shoe.
[dramatic music starts]
Hey, Mum, everything okay?
Hey, did you get the pictures
Manaya sent you?
Not yet.
Something to look forward to, eh?
Is Leanne there?
Am I on speakerphone?
Yeah, I'm here, Shar.
What's going on?
[gentle romantic music playing]
I just need you to listen.
I've written something out, cos I'm
scared I'm gonna forget.
Dear Whnau,
I understand Frank isn't real.
He was an entity created by an
unscrupulous person or persons
to manipulate me to smuggle drugs.
I'm sorry I was too caught up in
the fantasy to listen.
When you both tried to warn me.
If there was anyone I should have trusted,
it was you two, the people who love me
[all laugh]
Unconditionally. I promise I'll
never hurt you again,
and I will work tirelessly to pay
back every single cent.
We were all fooled at first.
I love you both so much.
Thanks for You can't bloody get
rid of us that easy.
We're stuck together like glue.
[music continues] Aha!
[somber piano music playing]
[engine starts]
Okay, bye.
Bye, guys.
Bye, Nan.
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
[projector running]
[clapping]
[lively Spanish guitar music playing]
[ANNOUNCER OVER LOUDSPEAKER IN SPANISH]
[MAN 1 OVER LOUDSPEAKER]
Have a nice flight, Mrs.
Antrim.
Thank you, I will.
Thank
you. Bye.
[ANNOUNCER OVER LOUDSPEAKER IN SPANISH]
Oh,
this one is so
beautiful for your lovely skin.
Oh, thank you.
Going somewhere nice?
Yeah.
This is Frank.
He says I'm gonna love London.
I'm very lucky.
You sure are.
[ANNOUNCER OVER LOUDSPEAKER]
That's me.
Oh.
[ANNOUNCER OVER LOUDSPEAKER IN SPANISH]
Let's hope it's an upgrade.
Fingers crossed.
Hello, um, my name was just called out
over the loudspeaker.
I'm Sharon Armstrong.
Can I help you?
Come with us, Mrs.
Armstrong.
Excuse me?
Come with us.
English?
No.
New Zealand.
New Zealander.
But I'm going to England.
London.
Nueva Zelanda.
Mira, imagnate, mis agentes
juegan rugby, amigo.
Te acuerdas?
S.
All Blacks?
What?
Leche Macao?
Oh, yes.
I don't know how to cope.
Sit down, Miss Armstrong.
Is this your bag?
Yes.
Did you pack it yourself?
Yes, mostly.
Let me call my fianc, Frank.
He can explain.
No, no, no.
Open the suitcase.
I can't.
The key's in my handbag.
[SPEAKING RUSSIAN]
[clattering]
Those are very highly confidential papers,
and that's why they're hidden under the
lining.
[rustling]
[dramatic music intensifies]
There's
supposed to be documents.
You will now be strip searched and taken
by police to hospital for an internal
examination and X-ray.
No, no.
[sobbing]
Off.
El brasier off.
[woman singing operatically in Spanish]
[man sighs]
Hey,
I need to use the toilet.
[toilet flushes]
[woman humming]
[dramatic music builds]
Carving out the bed of the Whanganui
River on his journey to the sea.
Taranaki Maunga remained there
with Pouakahi,
and their offspring became the trees,
plants, birds, and rivers
that flow from their slopes.
The
end.
[birds chirping]
[upbeat jazz music playing]
Did he go down okay?
He's cozy as.
What have I missed?
Uh, Auntie Leanne forgot to put Auntie
Gums on the invite list.
Oh geez, she's still alive?
Dietary requirements, mash.
[laughter]
She's not going to be happy unless she's
on the main table either.
Oh, maybe we should Maybe you should have
settled for a registry wedding after all.
Me?
Hell no!
I want to show my bride off in
front of a crowd.
Been waiting long enough.
Oh, you two, get a room.
[kiss]
Just to let you ladies know, the mullet
might make a comeback on the big day.
You had better be joking.
Man doesn't joke about his hair, babe.
Yeah, but what if the man's
hair is the joke?
[laughter]
I'm offended.
I love you.
Oh, while I remember, Cass, can you make
sure that my invite has one plus, please?
Oh, are the blokes from the Cosy Club?
Oh no, I'm just saying that I'll definitely
have a hot date come the big day.
Ah,
well, I'm bringing Manaya.
No way, what happened to that fella?
Eh,
he was a nice guy, just not right.
Oh, for God's sake, am I the only one
making an effort in this family?
Uh, yeah, I know, I know, but you
guys are excluded.
What about you, Shah?
No grey-haired foxy men up at the
school dropping the kids off?
Not that I've noticed.
Really?
Mmm.
So how long has it been since
you shut up shop?
Ah, hey, hey.
I know, you're batting for the other side.
It's okay, I'm just perfectly
happy on my own, Rita.
That's.
Hey, hey, she was just joking, Mum.
Too far.
Rita!
Just saying.
[faucet running]
You
know that I didn't mean to upset
you before, eh?
I'm sorry, cuz.
Yeah.
I'll tell you what, it's just that you are
such a great catch and you don't know it.
Apparently not.
[chuckles]
Come on then, come out with me
on Friday night.
I'm not going to meet anyone at
the club, Rita.
Hey, um, have you tried going online to
one of those dating sites?
Oh no, no, absolutely not.
Why not?
No way.
People have been meeting like that
for a long time, online.
What have you got to lose?
I wouldn't do it.
At the very least, a cup of coffee, and at
the very best, some hot date for Leanne's
wedding. Come on, you'll have fun.
No, it's not the right time for me.
You know what they say, eh, cuz?
You wait for the right time and
you'll be waiting forever.
[doors opening]
Look, Sharon, it's not you, it's My age.
It's the market.
I mean, how qualified are you?
Your experience.
Counts for nothing.
Going forward, you might want to
consider volunteer work in the interim.
Keep a hand in.
Ka kite, Agatha.
[Agatha] Portia McGreedy.
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
Oh, hey, Shar.
Just put the kettle on.
I've got cake and venue options.
Ooh.
Oh, you look great.
Any luck?
Nothing new.
I'm as overqualified as I was last week.
Week, apparently.
Just another way of saying they don't
want to pay you what you're worth.
Hey,
I found a photo for the invite.
What do you think?
[Sharon laughs]
What was the theme of your
engagement party?
Bogan?
Shake?
[both laughing]
Jeez, who'd have thought I'd have to
wait another 20-something years for the
wedding, eh?
And still be in love.
Still time, Char.
Do you remember the old Scout Hall?
They've turned it into a conference venue.
Isn't this where Mum and Dad.
It's a bit out of the way, but.
It's perfect.
Hey.
Oh, no, it's nothing.
I, um,
just, uh, just been thinking about Mum
and Dad quite a bit and wishing that they
could be here, you know.
Oh, yeah, me too.
Sha,
will you give me away?
Oh,
yes!
Look at Manaya.
He would have been about 18 months.
Chubby ears.
Such a beautiful
[both chuckling]
Boy.
Now, cuz, have you got any just on your
own, you know, looking incredibly sexy?
No.
What about your biopic?
Just look at that.
That's definitely not sexy.
Just tear it up, please.
Oh, God.
All right, just look.
Oh my God, that's gorgeous.
That's the one.
You're so beautiful.
Move over.
Yes, I'm driving.
Come on.
[Rita] Look at that.
Right, here we go.
Single female, yeah?
And age
Um, 48.
Rita!
It's just a little lie.
Oh, stuffed that up, sorry.
Um, okay, 48.
And, um, what else?
Um God, I've gotta go and pick up Manaya.
Oh, okay.
Well, you better hurry up.
Now, whatever you do, Rita.
Don't press post or send or
whatever it is.
I won't.
I mean it, Rita.
Yes, I know.
Can you bring in the washing?
Yes, I will.
Love you.
Status single.
[gentle guitar music playing]
Please, can I make a phone call?
[woman sighs]
My fianc, he can explain everything.
No calls.
It's just a terrible mistake.
[bars rattling]
[woman singing operatically in Spanish]
Anyone
[phone chimes]
Home?
[woman gasps]
Yeah.
Oh, hi, Gidget.
Hey, you.
Hmm.
Any luck?
I just got another thanks but
no thanks email.
No, I meant the heart connections.
Oh, yeah.
Yeah, now I know why I'm single.
Listen to this.
Love is like a chocolate, and if you were
one, you'd be a dark caramel, my favorite.
It sounds sweet.
Look, you've got to give him a chance.
Come on.
I'd like to lick you all over.
Ew.
Ew.
It's really creepy.
Yeah, I'm going to unsubscribe.
No, don't do that.
Whatever.
Oh, look, there is somebody out
there for you.
Just leave it.
It's only 2 people.
Yeah?
Yes.
Like the guy who likes his cars fast
and his women faster.
He looked like he'd be hard pushed to
race a Zimmer frame.
Anyway, I've bought cake, so come on, we're
just gonna have to lick the hell out of
the icing.
Come on, I'll put the kettle on.
All right.
[school bell ringing]
Ahaha!
Yes, my boy.
How was your day?
I got 2 gold stars for my project on
Taranaki, one for my writing and one for my
talk.
Ooh, well, we better celebrate with
an ice cream then, eh?
[laughs]
Yeah!
Did you do your mihi mihi?
Ko Taranaki te maunga, ko Patea
te awa, ko Aotea te
waka, ko Taranaki te iwi, ko
Parihaka te marae.
Oh, good boy.
Clever.
Oh, something smells good.
I'm starving.
It's pumpkin pasta.
Yum.
Hi, Mum.
I'll give it another 15.
I just need to finish another
job application.
Not that there's much point.
Mum, don't be so negative.
Just be nice to at least get an
interview, that's all.
Mum, I got a gold star.
Ah, now you are the business
[dog barking]
[computer chimes]
[gentle guitar music playing]
That's
sad.
[phone chimes]
[gentle piano music playing]
[computer chimes]
[camera shutter clicks]
I just met someone online.
He seems really interesting.
I thought you took your profile down.
I did, but apparently it takes 3
days to be removed.
His name's Frank.
He's a civil engineer, lives
in Wellington.
Oh, only an hour's flight away.
That's exactly what he said.
Well, let's hope he's loaded.
[chuckles]
Actually, it was just really nice
to talk to someone.
He was born in the States, but he's
lived all over the world.
Really?
Hey, can you call Manaya?
He's supposed to be in his pyjamas.
Sure.
Hey, Mum.
He sounds great.
[percussive tribal music playing]
You speak English?
No.
Salamat.
Do you know where we go?
[dramatic choral music builds]
[woman sings operatically in Spanish]
It's like
we've known each other for years.
She's texting all the time
like a teenager.
I like the name Frank.
Doesn't it mean open and honest?
Oh yeah, plus he is such a hottie.
Oh my god, Rita, he is so handsome.
We've got so much in common.
Uh, can we maybe focus?
Oh yeah, no, so thanks to Shah,
we've now got a venue.
Oh.
I just need to lock down the caterers.
I can do that if you like.
You are the best.
No way, is that him?
He is definitely serious.
[women giggling]
He wants me to phone him tonight.
That's our first actual phone talk.
Told you, like a bloody teenager.
He's so serious.
What did he say?
It's gone.
Here we go.
All right.
[phone keypad beeping]
[phone ringing]
[phone calling]
Hello, Sharon speaking.
Is that you, Frank?
Hey, Sharon.
Well, that is a cute accent.
Thanks.
Look, forgive me, I just missed your call.
That's okay.
Oh, so, uh, how was your coffee morning?
It was good, good.
My sister Leanne and her partner Sonny
are finally getting married,
so we're helping out.
Okay.
They've been saving up for years now, so
it'll be a really big family affair.
Right, right.
Of course, Ariana was there and
my cousin Rita.
My grandson was at playdate, so it
was just the girls.
Oh, it sounds great.
Yeah, it was a beautiful
morning, actually.
Sunny.
Not too hot.
Cool.
Nice.
Nice.
Yeah.
[FRANK] Well, it sounds like your
sister's been lucky in love.
Yes.
It's nice, isn't it, to have such a
close, loving family with you?
Mm-hmm.
But, you know, I still can't believe
you're old enough to be a grandmother.
Oh, well.
Actually, about that.
I'm not 48.
I'm nearly 54.
Oh.
I know it's not a great way to start a
relationship friendship with a lie.
It's fine, really.
It's okay.
I actually thought you looked younger.
Thanks.
Besides, I, um, I hope we're gonna
be more than friends.
Me too.
[MAN ON TV] Regardless of his story,
he's reminded he must declare.
Popcorn's cold.
You're on the phone that whole time.
Oh, there was so much to say.
He's got such a sexy accent.
It's like a mix of American and European.
His mother worked for the United Nations,
so he spent his whole life traveling.
They were really close, but she
died 8 years ago.
And what about his dad?
Frank never knew him and he's
an only child.
Geez, like Manai'a.
[Sharon gasps]
So
When are you gonna meet him?
Soon, I hope.
I don't want to be the one to ask.
Hell no, oh, you need to be cool,
let him do the chasing.
[chuckling]
[uptempo tribal rock music playing]
[gentle string music playing]
[FOREIGN LANGUAGE] Like something to.
No, no, because it's pain when I walk.
Excuse me, I need to use the phone.
Hi.
Do you know this place?
This?
Unidot 31.
I want phone.
My family, they worry.
Talk with lawyer.
Get phone.
Uh, Selador,
wash.
[woman sings operatically]
I
Was supposed to get these highly confidential
documents and give them to my fianc.
Frank in London.
But then this woman, Esperanza Gomez.
Esperanza Gomez?
Yes.
Well, she might be known to the police.
We should check with them.
Esperanza Gomez is common.
Por favor, con permiso.
Excuse me.
Could you write that down, please?
She's the one who should be locked up.
That's a very common name here.
She set us up.
She swapped the suitcases.
She gave me the one that was
stuffed with drugs.
Frank's going to be worried sick I
wasn't on that flight.
[SPEAKING IN SPANISH] Que quilombo.
Tomalo en serio.
Sintate bien.
A
La mierda.
So you didn't look inside the bag?
I wish I had.
God knows what's happened to Frank.
I think you should plead guilty.
We'll say you're very remorseful.
But I didn't do it.
We'll ask for the minimum
sentence of 8 years.
8 years?
If you plead not guilty, you are likely
to get the maximum for drug smuggling16
years.
I would be grateful that Argentina does
not have the death penalty.
The great mountainsRuapehu,
Tongariro, Ngauruhoe, Taranaki, and
Tauharaall love the lone
female mountain.
Pihanga.
Which maunga has your nan's heart?
Taranaki.
Aye, because he reminds us to
stand tall, eh?
[phone notification chimes]
Nan?
Yeah, sorry,
love.
[light jazz music playing]
I'm sorry, bub.
I got caught in
[MUSIC PLAYING ON CAR STEREO]
Traffic.
[MUSIC PLAYING ON CAR STEREO]
Can we please go now?
Yeah.
Oh, wow, that looks great.
Yeah, it's Frank's recipe.
We've both coordinated, so we're eating
the same meal tonight.
That's a bit weird, isn't it?
Why?
I thought it was really nice.
Can I just have dessert?
Oi!
Uh, how'd your meeting with
that agency go?
They postponed.
Haven't had a chance to chase them up yet.
Oh, I've got a mate who can look at
your CV if you like.
Give it a refresh.
Mum, can you leave that for a minute?
Well, sorry, it's Frank.
Yeah, I figured.
Is everything okay?
What do you mean?
It's great.
When I said you were late
picking him up again.
Oh, it was only a few minutes.
Yeah, and no biggie,
except you're usually the most organised
and punctual woman I know,
and you're spending a lot of
time on your phone.
It's called being in a
long-distance relationship.
Yeah, sure.
It just seems kind of intense given
you've never met him.
Hi,
[phone notification chimes]
Honey. Hi.
How'd the dinner go?
Oh,
we loved it.
Thank you.
Great.
Hey, Ariana bailed me up about our
relationship tonight.
How come?
She's kind of worried that we
haven't met yet.
Everyone's desperate to meet the man I
can't stop talking about.
Well, you can put her on the phone.
Oh, no, it's okay.
Honest babe, she's
just being protective.
Oh, that's good.
But I don't want to cause disagreements
with your family, okay?
Just let me speak to her.
I want to put her mind at rest.
Well,
that's very sweet of you.
She just is so keen to meet
you in the flesh.
How about you?
Oh, well.
[chuckles]
What do you think?
[chuckles]
Hang on.
Okay.
Adi, are you awake?
[Sharon chuckles]
Frank wants to speak to you.
Hello?
[FRANK] Ariana, hi, it's Frank.
I've heard a lot about you.
Uh, likewise.
All good, I hope.
And now listen, um, I'm gonna be in
Auckland later in the week, okay?
So I'm hoping to meet you all.
Um, I haven't told Sharon, so if you don't
mind, I'd like to be the one to tell her.
Uh, yeah, sure, it sounds great.
Nice to finally talk to you, Frank.
Yeah, and to you.
Bye.
Okay, bye.
It's me again.
Hi.
Hi.
Listen, I got a surprise.
Oh my God, fantastic!
[laughs]
You would look amazing in that.
Yeah, yeah, come on, try
it.
Oh my God.
Oh wow, my dear.
You want me to check out some
flash undies?
Please.
Shaw, what do you think?
Mm, it looks so beautiful.
That color suits you.
You look amazing.
That is the one, Shaw.
Get it.
What now?
Well, we have actually booked you in to
get your eyebrows waxed.
And your night of bush?
[women laughing]
So of course I said yes.
Good on you, girl.
Well,
I know long distance is challenging, but
if you click, you click.
I know loads of people who met online.
You know, you get to know each other.
You know, much better than some
sleazy nightclub.
Yeah.
[all laugh]
I've actually got a friend who met her
husband on a dating site.
Really?
Mm.
A husband?
[man sneezes]
Yeah.
[knock on door]
Excited?
Like a kid on Christmas Eve?
[chuckles]
You deserve this.
I'm sorry I had doubts about
you and Frank.
Oh, thank you sweetheart!
Mwah!
Now try
and get some sleep okay?
[phone chimes]
[gentle guitar music playing]
It's a complete waste of time.
Bought the dress and now it's
not happening.
No way.
Well, he's only there for a couple of days
and give you a chance to get back to job
hunting. Why?
Just so another twinty company companies
can say they don't want someone with my
skill set.
I want you, Nan.
Thank you.
At least somebody does, eh?
[wind chimes ringing]
[phone chimes]
[gentle guitar music playing]
[computer chimes]
Tn koutou.
Sharon Armstrong, the former Deputy
Chief Executive of the Mori Language.
Commission, was arrested in Buenos Aires
this week after trying to board a plane to
London with 5 kilograms of
cocaine in her suitcase.
Through her legal counsel, Armstrong
maintains her innocence, denying any knowledge
of the drugs found in.
Hello? Ari.
Mum, oh my God, thank God,
Mum, are you okay?
[SHARON] I'm fine.
Where are you?
They said you were caught with cocaine,
it's been all over the news.
No, no, no, no, it's a terrible mistake,
we were set up, please don't let Manaiya
see it.
But why are you even in Argentina?
It's complicated, Ari.
Have you heard from Frank?
What?
I don't give a rat's about Frank, Mum.
Ciao.
Don't do anything until you
hear from us, okay?
Look, we are gonna get through
this, you are.
We'll go to the embassy and we'll find
out what to do next, okay?
Yeah, sure, we'll sort it, okay?
[dramatic music starts]
Think your bloke will make it
back for the wedding?
Oh, we'll see.
I know he wants to.
What's the project he's working on?
I don't know.
What, you don't talk about
his work at all?
No, we talk about more important
stuff, you know.
Um, family and our pasts, life
goals, that sort of thing.
Oh.
Ooh.
So there could be a week's romance in
London on the cards?
Come on.
I wish.
He's only gonna be away for 6 months.
I'll live.
Oh, and there's always Skype, I suppose.
Yeah!
Mm-mm.
Shall I set up a Skype so we can
all finally meet him?
Yeah, unfortunately his computer
hasn't got a camera, so.
Oh. That's a bit weird, isn't
it, these days?
Yeah, that's what I said.
Let's make a little toast.
Now,
charge your glasses, darlings.
Here is to long-distance.
Romances.
Aww. Thanks, Riki.
I'm so glad to see you happy, and
here's to Foxy Frank!
Yes!
[phone ringing]
Hi.
Hi.
I'm glad you're still up, I'm
missing you.
Oh, me too.
Hey, it's really noisy there,
where are you?
Where are you?
I'm just at work on site at
Coconut Enterprises.
Big team here.
Oh, I hope I'm not distracting you.
Hey, perhaps I want you to distract me.
[chuckles]
Oh my gosh.
[both laughing]
[Frank laughing]
[door opens]
Oh, you okay?
You look exhausted.
Well, I was up talking to Frank
most of the night.
He loves London.
He's really enjoying his job.
Uh, we're meant to be meeting Leanne and
Rita, remember, to discuss the wedding.
Oh, oh.
Oh, I'm not really up to it, to be honest.
I think I might just make a
cuppa, go back to bed.
What?
Look, I've already emailed her the
names of some companies.
They're much of a munch list, really.
She just needs to pick one.
I thought you were putting together
menu options for her.
Well, I've just been really busy.
Have you?
Yes, I have.
Talking to Frank?
Something.
Unbelievable.
Shah, you up?
Shah?
You
haven't got someone in there, have you?
It's Saturday, I'm having a sleep-in.
Did Ariana put you up to this?
Look, we're just a bit worried about
this thing with Frank.
Yeah, I know you are, love,
but Frank is the best thing that's
happened to me in a very long time.
Yep.
And it's really exciting, but you have
never actually met him.
We are in love.
Can't you just be pleased for us?
Isha, how can you be in love with
someone you've never met?
Well, it's not like we don't want to meet.
Things have just gotten in the way.
You know that.
Look, we just we just miss having
you around, that's all.
Oh.
Especially Ari.
[Sharon scoffs]
Yeah,
she misses having an on-call
babysitter more like.
Oh look, that is not fair,
Manai misses you.
Maybe I have been a bit neglectful.
I'll see if he wants to go to a movie.
That would be really nice and I
will make you a coffee.
Thanks.
[camera shutter clicks]
They're watching him die.
We'll break here.
Help
[phone chimes]
Me get out of here.
Ross,
[phone chimes]
Could
you turn off your phone?
Sorry.
Damn
it, I'm just nipping outside.
If I don't come back, meet me in
the foyer, okay?
Oh, sorry.
Excuse me.
Oh, sorry.
Emma.
[door opens]
[engine revving]
Hey, what's going on?
He's in a mood because I stepped out of
the movie to talk to Frank.
He sulked all the way home.
Well, how long did you leave him?
I don't know, not very long.
Who leaves a 7-year-old alone
in the cinema?
For God's sake, can't you cope without
talking to Frank for a couple of hours?
Why do you have a receipt for a laptop?
It's for my tax records.
Were you poking around my room?
I was grabbing your washing and it
was in the basket.
Oh.
So where is it?
I bought it for Frank so we could
Skype while he's away.
Why couldn't he buy his own bloody laptop?
You keep telling us how successful
Successfully, yes.
It was a gift, just like the
car I got you.
Did he ask you to buy it?
No, he did not, Ariana.
And what I do with my own money
is my own business!
Okay, then let's have a Skype with
him tonight then.
We can't.
Why not?
Because it got snatched on the tube.
Oh, it is just one excuse after another.
Why can't he use an internet cafe
like everyone else?
Don't you think this sounds dodgy?
What's dodgy is you nosing
through my things.
Well, whatever you do, don't send
him any bloody money!
[door slams]
Hey, babe.
[phone notification chimes]
Hi.
[keypad beeping]
[phone ringing]
Hello?
Hi, darling, I know you're busy, but I
was wondering if we could have a Skype
tonight. I've just had a huge argument
with Ariana about the fact that you and I
have never met.
Isn't there a computer you
could use at work?
Sure, absolutely.
Let's make it happen.
Let me finish up here.
So is, uh, is 1 AM okay?
Too late?
No, that's fine.
[doorbell rings]
For your information, we are Skyping
tonight, so you can just calm down.
[door closes]
[phone calling]
Hi, Frank.
Sorry, are
you all right?
I'm at the hospital.
I'm a bit drugged up.
I, I injured my hand on site.
Oh no.
No, it's okay.
I'll be fine in a couple of weeks.
Problem is there has to be an
inquiry into it.
What?
Oh babe, is it that bad?
It'll be weeks till any
compensation comes through.
All right.
Well, I got some pretty hefty financial
commitments coming up too.
Is there any way you could tide me over,
babe, till the compo money comes in?
Uh, I hate asking you, but you're the
only person I can ask.
To be honest, I don't want my friends
to know I'm struggling.
Yeah, uh, well, sure.
I just need to think about it, that's all.
I can't promise anything.
Look, forgive it.
I'm sorry I asked you.
No, no, I just need to give it
some thought.
Look, I'm still feeling a bit weak.
I better try and get some sleep.
Okay, well, let's talk later.
Um.
Stop.
Thank.
God
for
that.
[cellphone unlocks]
Leave
a message after
[phone keypad beeping]
The tone.
Hi, Frank.
[phone ringing]
Uh,
is everything okay?
How's your hand?
Could you drop me a line and let me
know you're all right?
[beep]
[doorbell rings]
I was working in the paddock this morning
and I was just, you know, so sad that he's
never going to be out in that
paddock again.
Yeah, it'll be sad but it'll be fun.
It'll be good fun.
It'll be good fun.
The complicated process of separating
Jelani from the giraffe herd.
Karen.
Oh, God, I was so afraid I'd lost you.
I thought you disappeared.
I would never disappear on you.
You were just so quiet when I
mentioned the loan.
I, I just didn't want to pressure you.
To be honest, it made me think
you don't trust me.
I, I do, I do trust you.
I can give you the money you need.
Oh, I just started to worry you were
having second thoughts about us.
I'm not.
I can't bear the thought of a life
without you, Sharon.
I've emailed you something.
Hang
on.
Oh yeah, I saw it in Oxford Street and
I, I just couldn't help but imagine you in
it. I'm going to pay you back as soon as
my compensation comes through.
I promise.
I know you will, babe.
I love you.
I love
you
too. He saw it in a shop window,
said he could see me in it,
and he's got something
important to ask me.
I suppose he'll be flying back to
pop the question then.
Ariana, Frank loves me,
it's going to work out fine.
I hope so, Mum, I'll just feel a lot
better once we've actually met him.
But you spoke to him on the phone,
you thought he sounded nice, remember?
What I remember is that he had
a weird accent.
[FOREIGN LANGUAGE] Oh my.
God,
you lucky cow!
Oh, that's so fantastic.
And don't worry about what Leonari say.
Oh, you know, they'll get over it.
He sounds to me like he's planning
a life for you both.
Do you really think so?
Yes!
I mean, diamond rings, wedding dresses.
Sounds like a man on a mission to me.
I would like to say
here's to the man that has brought
you so much happiness.
Kia or a.
Kia or a.
And you promise me that I will be
your bridesmaid?
Deal.
Sharon?
Sharon?
Telefono.
Frank.
Sorry, Sharon, it's not Frank.
But who is Frank?
Is he the one you were taking
the papers to?
Who is this?
I'm a reporter from Radio New Zealand based
in Argentina, and we'd love to hear your
side of the story.
People are wondering why a successful woman
with no criminal record would suddenly
become a drug mule.
Did you need money?
Yeah,
my favorite.
Yeah, me too.
Favorite.
Okay, fine.
Before we start, I have an
announcement to make.
Oh, I'm going to London to visit Frank.
Uh, when?
As soon as Frank sends me my ticket.
Believe that when I see it.
Hey, come on, girl, your mum's going to
meet her man for the first time.
Can't you just be glad for me?
The man of my dreams is flying me to
London to be with him.
Yeah, if it happens.
It sounds exciting, sis, and, um, look,
we'll all be stoked if you get a trip to
London, right?
Damn right.
Thank you.
Just make sure that you are back in time
to walk me down the aisle.
Of course.
Frank said he would like to come back
with me, but it depends on his job.
Let's not let this kai get cold, eh?
Manaia, how about a karakia?
E te atua whakapingi e nei kai, he
or a ngamo ao mttini.
Wow, looks like someone's got a
job interview.
Shopping for a travel outfit, actually.
Ticket to London.
Ye of little faith.
You're seriously going?
Of course I am, and before you ask,
Frank paid for it.
Oh, maybe we can have a Skype with
him before you go.
I thought you'd be pleased that I'm
finally going to meet him.
I am, it's just a long way to go
to meet a stranger.
He's not a stranger, Ariana,
he's my partner.
She's never been further than Oz and now
she's flying off to meet someone who You
can't even manage to Skype.
It just feels wrong.
What's up?
We want to talk to you about
this London trip.
Oh.
Go on then, get it off your chest.
Well, maybe we should sit down.
No, I'll stand, thanks very much.
Uh, Shah, we're just worried that
this thing with Frank,
it might not be everything that it seems.
Oh yeah, why's that?
We spoke to someone at NetSafe who
thinks it sounds really, really sus.
Good Lord.
Ariana,
you've spoken to Frank on the phone.
I've got his address in London.
He has spent a fortune on
flights and hotels.
Would you please just talk with him?
How dare you talk to strangers
about my relationship?
How dare you!
Have you given him money, Char?
So what if I have?
You seem to forget conveniently how much
I've given you over the years.
No, Linda, that's just it.
We both know how kind and
generous you are.
Don't forget stupid.
Why would I send him money
if I didn't know in my heart
how genuine he is?
Is it so impossible for you to believe
that someone as handsome and successful as.
Frank could be interested in me?
No, that is not it at all, Sharon.
Oh, I thought if anyone would be
pleased, it'd be you two.
There are no records for Frank, or any
evidence that he lives in London or that he
travelled to London.
Or that he even exists.
There is evidence!
It's on my cell phone, it's in
my email inbox.
Look up his workplace website,
for God's sake!
Phone them!
That is not evidence the court's
going to look at!
They are going to look at
this, all of this.
None of this supports what you're saying.
You stood to make a lot of money if
you hadn't been caught.
If you persist in proclaiming your
innocence, it will not go well for you.
Why don't you just believe me?
Mom!
I'm putting the kettle on.
Mom?
Mom?
Waving the white flag.
Can we please at least talk?
Mum?
Hey!
Hi.
Isn't there anybody else who can do it?
No one that I trust.
Hon, we've waited this long, seriously.
What's one more night?
Yeah, I guess.
I wouldn't ask, but you're truly the
only person I can trust.
Are you sure it'll be
straightforward and simple?
Promise.
I know you won't let me down.
You're my dream girl.
Call me if there's a problem, okay?
Okay.
Just one more night, and then we'll be
together with all the time in the world.
Okay, I've gotta go.
Bye.
Acho bom!
[choir singing a Mori song]
[music continues]
This is it?
Yes.
How much?
80 pesos.
Oh.
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
[doorbell rings]
[kettle whistling]
[foreign language] Thank you.
[gentle piano music playing]
Aww!
[phone chimes]
Oh, that one might fit.
Hi.
Hi.
I'm sorry I didn't get back to you.
My phone went flat and I didn't
have the right plug.
Oh God, that must have been so stressful.
Yeah.
Look, I just wanted to check you
were okay, that's all.
Did you get my flowers?
Oh yes,
[Ariana crying]
Yes, I love them, thank you.
Oh great.
Hey babe, um, there's another
reason why I was calling.
Look, the documents are going to be
delayed by a couple of days.
No, I'm not staying here another night.
My flight is booked, I want to be on it.
Listen, um,
[gentle piano music playing]
We're so close, Sharon.
Don't be silly, come on.
Frank, what's a couple of days when
we're planning a lifetime together?
This is just so stressful.
I don't speak the language.
I'm frightened to leave the hotel.
I haven't eaten since yesterday.
Oh, God.
I'm so sorry, babe.
I didn't know that area would be so bad.
Listen, I'll send someone to
help you, okay?
Yep.
All right?
Okay.
Bye.
[SPEAKING CHINESE]
Okay, I love you.
Bye.
Sharon, I'm Esperanza Gomez.
Frank asked me to come.
Hello.
He's so worried about you.
Yeah, he insisted I take you
somewhere nice.
So shall we go?
Now?
Well, you're hungry, no?
Yeah.
Then yes, now.
Can you just give me a minute?
Of course.
Of course, darling, you take your time.
Come in.
Oh, thank you.
Hola.
Qu tal?
Cmo estn?
Para m no, gracias, pero para la
seora, por favor.
Gracias.
[choir singing a Mori song]
It is good?
Delicious.
Delicioso.
I have some good news for you, followed
by some more good news.
[somber piano music playing]
So which one do you want first?
I don't mind.
Little bird told me that after Frank signs
the contract, he's gonna ask you to marry
him.
Really? He can't stop talking
about you all the time.
Sharon this, Sharon that.
She's so beautiful.
Gee, well, I can't wait to hear what the
other good news is then.
Well, it's the couriers here.
They can be so unreliable.
No, they're just lazy.
So I thought rather than waiting around
in your room, you can go by bus to La Plata
tomorrow, pick up the documents yourself,
and then the following morning you can be
on your flight to London to Frank.
And you get to see a little bit of the
countryside, which is so nice.
You are gonna love it.
[phone rings]
[car beeping]
Hi.
[both laughing]
[SPEAKING RUSSIAN]
Okay.
[somber piano music playing]
Hey, hey.
Oh no, just dozing.
I didn't get much sleep.
Oh sweetheart, but listen, I've sorted
out the confusion, okay?
Esperanza thought you'd have fun
going into the country.
She didn't realize that she'd be
causing you more stress.
Oh thanks, I knew you'd understand, babe.
So the papers are arriving this morning
and she'll bring them over and you you can
get on that plane, and I'll be holding you
in my arms in the next 24 hours, my love.
Fantastic.
You're my knight in shining armor.
Can't wait.
I love you.
Thanks.
I love you too.
Go get some sleep.
Okay.
Okay, bye.
[all laugh]
Bye.
The lawyers don't believe me.
They want me to plead guilty.
You can't.
You didn't do anything wrong.
[both laugh]
Shah, don't agree to anything yet.
The embassy's gonna send someone in to
check in on you and, uh, We're getting them
to find a lawyer, a private lawyer.
Someone who can take your case on.
But you can't afford that.
Don't worry about it, Mum.
[FRANK]
-Hey.
I'm sorry.
[MANAYA] Nan!
All we care about is getting you home.
I'm just scared I'm not going to be
there, you know, Leanne.
To give you away.
Hey, look, we've postponed the
wedding, sis.
Nobody wants it without you here.
Yeah.
But hey, the embassy have set up a bank
account for us where we can deposit money
for toiletries and stuff.
Didn't they, Aunty?
Yep.
You must be hanging out for some
luxuries, eh, Mum?
Yeah.
[engine starts]
Thanks.
Just look after yourself, Shar.
We'll take care of it.
There is nothing for you to worry about.
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
Love you, Char.
Vamos.
[both chuckling]
[Sharon gasps]
[gentle romantic music playing]
Stranded criminals, I hope they
throw away the key.
Alrighty, thanks for your call.
Lots of opinions about the Sharon
Armstrong case today.
Hello Mary, what are your thoughts?
Hi, uh, yes, about Sharon, nobody
could be that stupid.
[knocking]
[MAN 1 OVER INTERCOM] Hello,
it's the police.
She may have had responsible jobs in the
past, but I read she was unemployed when
she went to Argentina, so I figure she
obviously needed the money.
The moral of the tale is Maybe just a
Bloody Mary and a fur coat.
El informe completo con los 200 pginas.
Perfecto, s.
Oh, Mrs.
Armstrong.
[knocking continues]
My name is Ronaldo Expsito Mankiewicz,
but you can call me Ronaldo.
And this is my assistant, Miranda.
Hi.
Please have a seat.
Please.
So, if you agree, I will represent you.
Yes?
[somber piano music playing]
Passa il contratto, per favore.
If you work with me, you will do
exactly as I say.
If you do so, we will get on well.
I will keep you informed of our progress,
something that a public defender will
never do.
Passa me I'informazione, per favore.
If this is what my family wants.
You are lucky to have a supportive family.
Many don't.
Aqu tenemos todo.
Bien.
I have good news.
I have talked to John McColl,
computer forensic examiner.
Your sister knows him.
Yes, she told me.
I don't really see how that can help.
He's sending a copy of your hard drive
and a forensic report detailing all your
digital communication with Frank.
All our personal emails and texts.
Guarda esto, no te preocupes.
Bien.
Sharon, if we can prove that Frank existed
and that he got you to do this, we could
plead emotional coercion.
It's your only chance at a
reduced sentence.
What about Frank?
I
Don't think that you should
worry about Frank.
[upbeat pop music playing]
Hello.
This John McCall, the forensic examiner,
he's apparently sending all mine and.
Frank's personal correspondence
to the lawyer.
Um, so what's the problem?
The problem is I don't want the lawyer
dragging our personal relationship through
the court.
Oh my god, Mum,
[Sharon on voicemail] Frank isn't real.
[Sharon on voicemail] It's a
scam, wake up.
[Sharon on voicemail] It is real, it's
real to me and I don't like this lawyer.
[Frank] Yeah, well, you better
learn to like him.
[Sharon] Because his fee cost Leanne and
Sonny their dream wedding.
[Sharon] En waw.
[upbeat pop music continues]
What?
There is no Frank.
And now there is no wedding,
so get used to it.
Because we've had to.
No quedo convencido que se pueda engaar
tan fcilmente una mujer inteligente y
profesional para pasar cocana de
contrabando. Pero acepto que
eso result por
coercin emocional.
But he accepts that it's a result of
emotional coercion.
Por lo tan to, la sentencia a 4 aos de
prisin.
[all laugh]
4 years.
Yeah, none of us can believe it.
He says we can appeal.
Best case scenario, a I get a full acquittal
or a reduced sentence plus time served,
but I don't want to do that.
You've already sacrificed too much.
Ronaldo says we can pay it off
over 2 years.
We just want you home,
Mum.
[both laugh]
Oh, hello, darling.
[dramatic music starts]
You should probably pack your
belongings in this bag.
What's that for?
Where are the papers?
Oh, to be honest, they're not just papers.
No, these are blueprints, specifications
for a structure that history will show to
be as important as the Eiffel Tower.
Well, all right, but I thought
it was a contract.
[all laugh]
Oh, isn't it typical of Frank to
play things down?
No, darling, if this goes well, your future
husband will become extremely wealthy.
l va estar hecho, and you'll be
set up for life.
Yeah, but where are they?
Where are the documents?
The documents are under the lining.
There's no way we can risk them
falling in the wrong hands.
They're highly confidential and
extremely valuable.
You understand this, Sharon.
No.
[both laugh]
These documents are literally
worth millions.
And Frank, he trust only you with them.
No one else.
Only Sharon, he said.
Should I help you pack?
[soft romantic music playing]
No, thank you.
Okay.
I'll leave you to it then.
You have a safe flight, and I hope
your reunion is magical.
Hello.
Hi. I think you'd be leaving for
the airport by now.
[choir singing a Mori song]
Yeah, I just needed to talk to you.
What's the problem, honey?
Nothing.
I just I don't understand why the
documents need to be concealed.
[music continues]
Well, okay.
This is unexpected.
It just seems odd, that's all.
Sweetie, if it makes you feel
better, take a look.
I mean, seriously, Sharon, I'm
entrusting you with our future.
If you don't trust me now.
I do trust you.
Well, it doesn't sound like it.
We've been here before, haven't we?
I've just found this whole trip
really difficult.
I know, babe.
I understand.
But it's nearly over, and I'm
counting the hours, honestly.
I'm so desperate to see you coming
through arrivals.
[somber piano music playing]
Yeah, me too.
Oh well, I better get going.
Hola.
[engine starts]
Hola.
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
Only this?
Yeah.
So, you're going to somewhere nice?
London, to see my fianc.
Oh.
It's him!
Oh,
that's romance, eh?
It's beautiful, eh?
I like it.
[grunting]
[somber piano music playing]
[engine starts]
Hola, hermano.
Te quiero, Namstron.
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
De Buenos Aires a Londres.
En el vuelo nmero 76465.
Gracias.
[dramatic music starts]
Okay, just 60 pesos.
It's okay.
Oh, oh, look, there it is.
Yeah, that's perfect.
Okay, have a good time.
[gentle romantic music playing]
Have a nice flight, Mrs.
Hunter.
Thank you.
I will.
You?
Thank you.
[all laugh]
Hopefully it's.
Fingers crossed.
[soft romantic music playing]
Do you want some broth?
It'll be ready in 15 minutes.
Someone new.
You talk to her.
No, not in the mood, to be honest.
South African.
She like you.
Same hotel, same crazy lady.
A crappy hotel in Buenos Aires, documents
that turned out to be a shitload of drugs,
and we've both met the same slut.
Esperanza Gomez,
all teeth, tits, and bum.
That's her.
She set us up, right?
You didn't hear about a man
called Frank, did you?
You know it wasn't just her, right?
That woman and whoever you're calling
Frank, they're just somebody's underlings.
How do you know this?
Somebody conned us, love.
[choir singing a Mori song]
So who do you think that was?
Muy Buenas!
Look, I never heard of a Frank.
[music continues]
I was on my way to meet Matt in London
when the plan changed and he asked me to go
via Buenos Aires and pick up some
confidential documents,
which is obviously code for cocaine.
He promised me the world,
a job, engagement, the works.
The minute I was arrested, I never
heard from him again.
He disappeared from the face of the earth.
I see.
[somber piano music playing]
I hope you do.
These men don't exist.
And if you're honest with yourself,
you already know that.
Yeah.
I really wanted it to be real.
[engine starts]
We are nothing to these people.
We are less than gum stuck to
the bottom of
[upbeat indie rock music playing]
Their shoe.
[dramatic music starts]
Hey, Mum, everything okay?
Hey, did you get the pictures
Manaya sent you?
Not yet.
Something to look forward to, eh?
Is Leanne there?
Am I on speakerphone?
Yeah, I'm here, Shar.
What's going on?
[gentle romantic music playing]
I just need you to listen.
I've written something out, cos I'm
scared I'm gonna forget.
Dear Whnau,
I understand Frank isn't real.
He was an entity created by an
unscrupulous person or persons
to manipulate me to smuggle drugs.
I'm sorry I was too caught up in
the fantasy to listen.
When you both tried to warn me.
If there was anyone I should have trusted,
it was you two, the people who love me
[all laugh]
Unconditionally. I promise I'll
never hurt you again,
and I will work tirelessly to pay
back every single cent.
We were all fooled at first.
I love you both so much.
Thanks for You can't bloody get
rid of us that easy.
We're stuck together like glue.
[music continues] Aha!
[somber piano music playing]
[engine starts]
Okay, bye.
Bye, guys.
Bye, Nan.
[upbeat indie rock music playing]