01x02 - Episode 2

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Oh God

Father!

Father!

Thank you, son.

The peaceful waters along the shores

of Norway are peaceful no longer.

In these neutral waters, Germany

claimed sanctuary for her ships.

The Allies mined the Norwegian coast-

-to force Germans ships out into

the open sea to meet the Royal Navy.

When the Allies met force with force,

Germany marched to aggression.

No one outside Germany believes that

the invasion of Norway and Denmark-

-and occupation of strategic Danish

bridges were not planned long ago.

In blood and fire, Norway pays

the price for unpreparedness.

Sothe battle is lost.

Not yet.

The Norwegian forces are stalling-

-while they're waiting for

the Brits to come to their rescue.

And the Royal Family?

The King

and the government are fleeing north.

We've had reports that

the Crown Princess and the children-

-are in Sweden

close to the Norwegian border.

-Tell our ambassador to find them.

-Well, and then what?

The voters are strongly against us

getting involved in Europe's w*r.

Of course they are,

but we can't just sit quietly-

-and watch Hitler take Europe.

Personally I agree,

butif you stick to these views,-

-I'm afraid the next president

will be Wendell Willkie.

Welcome, Your Highness.

There's been skirmishes

here and here.

We expect that the Germans

will advance through both valleys.

-Where are the British?

-British forces-

-are on their way from Dombås.

But they're not equipped for

a winter w*r. They can hardly ski.

And even worse,

they're mainly reserves.

Yes

I don't have a formal role,

but can I say something?

Yes, of course.

We are inferior to the Germans

in regard to materials and numbers.

But our boys know the terrain

and can move faster in the snow.

How do we exploit the few resources

we've got to the fullest extent?

The challenge is

to synchronize the efforts.

How about letting the units

act more independently?

Small units can do

great harm to the enemy.

That would buy us time

until the Allied forces are in place.

This German attack was meant

for the King and Crown Prince.

But for the grace of God,

they survived.

But in Elverum there were

many civilian casualties.

Women, children

Why go after civilians?

Innocent people?

-What?

-Listen.

We've had word that

the Germans might b*mb this hotel.

-They don't even know we're here.

-They have spies everywhere.

They found the King and your husband.

But this is Swedish territory.

Until a few days ago, no one believed

Norway or Denmark would be attacked.

You must leave!

Mrs. Østgaard.

We have to pack again.

Hambro has proposed a new position -

chief of defense.

This would be Norway's

highest ranking military leader-

-under the King,

and military advisor to the Cabinet.

We could use that.

You're the right man, General Ruge.

Thank you, but

we have our eyes on someone else.

The Crown Prince

has military expertise-

-and is closer

to the Cabinet than I could ever be.

With the permission

of the Crown Prince,-

-we'd like to suggest you

to be chief of defense.

It would be my pleasure

and a great honor.

Then we are agreed.

We'll put this proposal

before the Cabinet.

What about dad?

We were supposed to wait for him.

What if he comes

and we're not there?

I've left him a message

that we're going to Stockholm.

It'll be nice to see

grandma and grandpa again.

-And uncle Mulle.

-Yes.

Mom!

Dad!

Märtha.

How are the children today?

They're fine,

but they're tired after the journey.

-They miss their father.

-Yes, of course they do.

-You still haven't heard from him?

-Mom!

If I'd heard from Olav,

I would've told you.

Yes, yes I'm just asking.

I'm allowed to do that.

Märtha, come here.

-Mr. Ambassador. You are early.

-Your Majesty.

So, it's true. Your Majesty

is housing a political refugee.

Political refugee?

That's my niece.

Who is the Crown Princess of Norway.

Which has declared w*r

against Germany.

Right now

she's the princess of nothing.

Some may question your loyalty.

Are you prepared to put

your own sentimentality-

-above the possible consequences

this could have for Sweden?

-Is that a threat?

-No.

I do not speak

as Germany's ambassador,-

-but as an old friend.

Take this as a friendly warning.

Your niece is trouble.

Your Majesty?

Your Majesty?

Is Olav back yet?

Not yet, Your Majesty.

But don't you want something to eat?

No, thank you. Just leave me alone.

-But Your Majes

-Stop!

-Get out.

-But

Get out!

-Where's my father?

-I must recommend that-

-the Crown Prince does not

leave the King for such a long time.

-What's going on?

-His Majesty-

-hasn't touched

any food or drink.

He has refused to talk

since you left.

We need our king to be strong.

So What did General Ruge

have to report?

He told me about a proposal

that has come up.

About creating a new position:

A high command.

One leader

of the entire armed forces.

That's an excellent idea.

And Ruge is perfect for the job.

I presume he put himself

forward as a candidate?

No, he actually suggested me.

We've talked

with the Minister of Defense.

We believe you would make

an excellent chief of defense.

I'll bring it up at the council

meeting at Stuguflåten.

Thank you.

When the Cabinet said-

-that they wouldn't mobilize

out of fear of a German attack,-

-Gustav Adolf became so angry-

-that he broke

his most valuable Chinese vase.

With a man like Hitler,

one has to be firm and speak out.

He understands that better-

-than friendly conversation

and cultured behavior.

It's just so sad that you can't

openly show where you stand.

Of course you can't!

Under the present circumstances,-

-we have to be very careful

how we deal with Germany.

We must do all we can-

-to keep Sweden out of this w*r!

Isn't it more important for

a country to preserve its soul-

-than to keep the peace?

It's a question of survival.

Our neutrality-

-is the only thing that keeps Germany

from swallowing us whole.

I'm not the least bit neutral.

A toast to the King of Norway,

my daughter Märtha and her family.

May they soon return

to a free Norway!

-Hip, hip

-Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

Well, I believe, and the Minister

of Defense agrees with me,-

-that it will be important for

our relationship with our allies-

-if Crown Prince Olav would take on

the leadership of our armed forces.

Not to mention

the symbolic effect on the people.

We'll vote on the proposal.

Let me point out

that the successor to the throne-

-has another

symbolic position to look after.

In these times,-

-the Crown Prince should

first and foremost be Crown Prince.

And be at the King's side.

I think we should vote now.

While we're still alive.

Who's in favor of appointing

Crown Prince Olav-

-as high command

of the Norwegian Armed Forces?

The proposal has not been carried.

The meeting is adjourned.

Well

I'm sorry.

I know what you're thinking.

You'd like to put on some skis,

toss a r*fle across your shoulder.

And head for the mountains

to fight the Germans.

Your time will come, Olav.

My time is now.

I need you here.

-You're my son. My only one.

-But I'm not a child.

What do you want to prove?

That you're one of the brave lads?

-Don't you understand?

-No, I don't.

You were elected

to be king by the people, father.

I just came as part of the deal,

like a third wheel.

Everything I do now, will

follow me for the rest of my life.

The people's verdict will not wait.

They're judging me.

And you, as we speak.

I haven't seen any newspapers here.

Not since we came here.

I'd like to follow the events.

Little Märtha

shouldn't worry about that.

-Please, uncle Gustav.

-Märtha. It's late.

Time to go to bed.

-Good night.

-Good night, uncle Gustav.

It feels so strange to walk here.

It's like the w*r out there

doesn't exist.

Yes, I know.

Have you heard anything from Olav?

No, I'm not allowed to hear

anything or know anything.

He hides the newspapers from me.

I feel like a prisoner.

-He doesn't want you to worry.

-But the opposite happens.

The less I know, the more I worry.

Hey

Maybe I can cheer you up a little.

Uncle Mulle!

Thank God!

Look!

THE KING IS ALIVE!

This is not good.

A Swedish magazine printing

such a blatantly biased article.

It's almost propaganda!

The last thing we should do,

is to provoke Hitler.

-I'm happy they're alive, at least.

-What?

Yes, of course.

I'm grateful that you

let us stay here, uncle.

No one must know that you're here.

Stockholm is crawling with spies.

If Hitler finds out

that the King of Sweden-

-is housing political refugees

I hope you understand

the risk I'm taking.

It will only be for a short period.

The Allies are coming to our aid,

and then we'll be back at Skaugum.

We'll see.

Time for tennis.

What is it, Harry?

Our intelligence intercepted this

a few hours ago.

This can't be true.

-Hambro?

-Your Highness.

This is unexpected.

-Is everything all right?

-I'm afraid I have bad news.

-Is it Olav?

-The Crown Prince and King are safe.

They're hiding outside of Tromsø.

-But?

-The Allies

They're pulling out of Norway.

There's nothing left to do

but surrender.

-Your Highness.

-General Fleischer.

We were so close.

The Allies' withdrawal

is a catastrophe.

-We could've kept Northern Norway.

-Yes, but

let us focus on

what our next move will be.

There are rumors that several

Cabinet members will flee to England.

We can't expect anyone to

stay when they fear for their lives.

Is it true that the King is thinking

about leaving the country?

That would be

in conflict with the Constitution.

I will respect the King

no matter what his choice may be.

But I ask you to think through

the consequences thoroughly first.

Here is my evaluation

of the situation.

Father?

Father?

The ship is on its way from England.

How will the people react to

their king leaving the country?

They will say

that he put his own safety-

-above the fate of the country.

A deserter.

What good would it do the country

if you surrender to the Germans?

You'd be their prisoner, incapable

of communicating with your people.

A king is also a symbol.

Yes, but a symbol of what?

Surrender?

Like your brother in Denmark?

Is that what you want to be?

From General Fleischer.

-What does he want?

-He wants us to surrender.

Make peace with the Germans.

He's afraid our legitimate nation

will cease to exist if we leave.

Yes.

And everything will be lost.

No, not necessarily.

There is another solution.

You continue fighting from England.

The Constitution states that the king

can reign from abroad "in the field".

If we organize

a new Norwegian force in England,-

-Norway will continue

to exist as a nation.

No surrender.

No so-called "peace".

The battle goes on.

For Norway.

But the people will still feel

betrayed and abandoned.

Yes.

Which brings me to my next point.

I'll stay.

To show that no one is fleeing.

You go, and I'll stay.

As a collateral

for continued resistance.

And what do you think will happen

when the Germans tell me-

-that they will execute you if I

don't acknowledge their occupation?

My dear boy.

I really do not want

to hold you back.

But you must understand that

you mean more than I do right now.

-No

-You do, Olav.

I'm old.

Most of my reign is behind me.

But you

You are the future!

That is why you need

to be by my side.

When the time comes,

you must be ready.

Ready to take over.

Get hold of Märtha and the children

and bring them with you to London.

While you still can.

Your Highness!

They're sending a plane for us.

We're going to Tromsø.

And then to London.

Finally!

There it is!

The boat will sink

if we bring all of this with us!

Mother, I want to bring this!

No, we'll have to leave

that one behind.

Do they have cake on the ship?

And balloons?

You know what? We'll throw

a big birthday party for you-

-when we get to London.

Yippee!

They'll be here soon.

Where are Märtha and the children?

The RAF can't guarantee their safety.

They refuse to fly them here.

I just found out.

We'll wait for Märtha

and the children.

-That damn plane has to take off.

-It isn't possible, Your Highness.

-What about ground transport?

-That would take at least two days.

Most of the passengers

have boarded. It's time to go.

Can't we do as the Crown Prince says

and wait until they come?

Then the ship will leave without us.

-No. We'll leave now.

-Good.

We'll arrange a new transport

for them. Directly to England.

Your Highness.

I'm so sorry.

Are you coming?

It's her 10th birthday today.

-And here I am.

-Here we are.

And we're alive.

-That's something, at least.

-Yes.

Action stations!

All action stations!

Your Majesty, please follow me.

We need help loading this!

Wilson, come! Give me a hand!

Captain, what's going on?

A distress call

from the carrier ship Glorious.

They're under attack by two German

battle ships some 40 miles away.

And?

We must come to their aid.

We're under strict orders to avoid

battles or rescue operations.

We are the ones

the Germans are after.

How large is the crew on that ship?

-1500 men?

My orders are to get you

safely to England.

The German warships are superior.

They're waiting for a rescue attempt.

It would mean certain death for us,

and it would be completely in vain.

I thank You, my heavenly Father,-

-for keeping me

in Your grace this day.

And pray that You keep me

in Your grace this night.

I pray that Your Holy Angel

will be with me,-

-so the evil foe has

no power over me.

And that You will watch over

those we hold dear.

-Especially Vimsa.

-And daddy.

And daddy.

-Amen.

-Amen.

-Good night, Harald.

-Good night.

Did you have a nice birthday?

That's good.

-Is daddy in England now?

-Yes, I hope so.

-I want to be with him.

-Me too.

Go to sleep.

Sleep well.

Your Majesty,

His Majesty, the King of Norway,-

-and His Royal Highness,

the Crown Prince of Norway, are here.

Uncle.

-Hi, Bertie.

-Olav.

I'm sorry to hear

about Märtha and the children.

I'll arrange for them to come over

as soon as possible.

You don't want to press your luck,

old chap.

You're lucky to be here now.

It could've been your ship

the Germans sank yesterday.

Yes, but there must be a way

to arrange a flight from Sweden.

Not with the German blockade.

The Germans can't control

the entire air space here.

-People travel to England every day.

-And every day-

-people get shot down,

and ships are sunk.

The journey is simply too dangerous,

dear cousin.

-Thanks for taking us in.

-Of course.

That's what family is for.

What about via Shetland?

Or by plane over Northern Norway?

It's simply too dangerous.

You mean that as long as Germany

is occupying Norway,-

-we won't be able to see Olav?

There's something else

I'd like to talk to you about.

What do you think

about going home to Norway?

-To To Norway?

-Yes.

This is a report from

the Swedish Embassy in Oslo.

Okay?

It's rumored,

now that the battles are over,-

-most Norwegians will return

to their everyday lives.

There are negotiations

with the Germans-

-to find a peaceful solution,

as in Denmark.

Haakon and the Cabinet

will never agree to that.

Allow me to put it bluntly

Many Norwegians feel

that the King and the Cabinet-

-have abandoned the country

by fleeing to England.

It would be

of great symbolic value-

-if you and the children

returned home.

What happens if I refuse?

The Germans will depose

the Cabinet and the King-

-and form their own government.

That's the end of the Royal House-

-and Norway as a nation.

Yes, the end of everything.

-Hello?

-Your Highness, this is the operator.

We can't get a line through

to the Swedish Royal Palace.

-I will keep trying.

-All right. Thank you.

Be faithful to Him and his House

Make the Crown light upon his Head

And all your faith in Him invest

Thou, people of high renown

Be faithful to Him and his House

Make the Crown light upon his Head

And all your faith in Him invest

Thou, people of high renown

Four hoorays for the King of Sweden.

Long may he live!

Hooray! Hooray!

Hooray! Hooray!

This is obviously Haakon's fault.

He and the Cabinet should have

followed Denmark's sensible decision.

How much unnecessary suffering

has his stubbornness cost-

-both his countrymen and his family?

What does the Prime Minister

think of the situation?

Well, even the Belgian King-

-stayed

and surrendered with his troops.

Which was a much better solution.

King Haakon has abandoned

his subjects, and as a result,-

-Hitler will do away with

the Norwegian Royal House.

The only way to save Norway's

Royal House and independence-

-is to install Prince Harald

as child monarch,-

-with you as regent.

Has the Crown Princess considered

the option of returning to Norway?

I'm considering it.

The Norwegian Administrative

Council's deadline is tomorrow.

I don't know

what the Germans think about this.

I might be able to help.

Your Majesty, please permit me-

-to request that you not put Sweden

in a compromising situation.

We must stand firm

on our neutrality principle.

I don't think Hitler

would see it as a provocation-

-if I asked for an exception

concerning the Norwegian Royal House.

-Hitler?

-Yes.

Why take the long route when

you can go straight to the source?

I have to consult my husband first.

But my dear Märtha,

there isn't any time!

The deadline is tomorrow.

The Norwegian monarchy is at stake,

as well as your son's future.

Hitler is not an unreasonable man.

And this will not be seen

as an unreasonable request.

I'll send a telegram to Hitler.

It's my birthday, after all!

Surely one can ask

an old friend for a gift!

My dear

Imperial Chancellor

That b*stard!

That damn, treacherous coward

of a n*zi sympathizer!

I knew it! I've been expecting

Gustav to stab us in the back!

-This can't be Märtha's idea.

-Of course not! She's been pressured.

Gustav runs Hitler's errands,

but I'll let him know!

Take dictation!

The proposal of a regency-

-during the German occupation

goes against the Constitution.

And will never,

I repeat never, happen!

We have to get them

out of Sweden fast.

There is no way

to bring them safely here.

They can go to America.

-We have to be realistic here.

-I'm trying to solve this!

-Such a journey is also dangerous.

-They're in more danger in Sweden.

What do you think would happen-

-if the Germans took Märtha

and the children as prisoners?

They'd be used as hostages

to force you to abdicate-

-and to force

the Cabinet to concede!

And how do you suggest

they travel to America?

-A ship?

-Yes, sir, a ship.

-To get Crown Princess Märtha?

-Yes, and her children.

What a wonderful idea.

Sir, this ship has to sail

through German controlled waters.

-Oceans full of submarines.

-We could always ask Hitler-

-for permission first.

We are neutral,

so there'd be no reason to protest.

-Oh Ask Hitler?

-Yes.

We don't need to give the Germans

a passenger list.

Sir, I'm concerned

that the Germans will find a way-

-to get their hands on

the Crown Princess and young Prince.

We tell the Germans that the ship

is carrying Americans going home.

-But sir, that's

-Thank you, Harry.

Get somebody to paint the American

flag on the sides of the ship.

Huge,

so the damn submarines can see it.

Rosy maiden, maiden

Maiden, maiden

Here's the carousel

To ride until nighttime

Ten pennies for adults

And five for kids

Hurry up, hurry up

The carousel will go now!

I know you're trying to stay strong,

Märtha.

But it all seems so unpredictable.

It makes me anxious.

I know, but right now

there seems to be no alternative.

But then you'll be forced

to deal with those n*zi pigs.

All the Norwegians back home

have to do the same now.

A telegramfrom London.

What does it say?

That old man has lost his mind!

This seems to be coming from Olav.

It doesn't matter who suggested it.

They're not going to America!

You can go east

on the Trans-Siberian railway

-Hello?

-Your Highness,

I'm so sorry,

but I still can't get through-

- to the Swedish Royal Palace.

-I see.

-Please keep on trying.

-Of course, sir.

If I remain in Sweden,

there will be political consequences.

And if I go back to Norway,

there will be political consequences.

-And now this.

-Listen

I know a decision

like this must feel

must feel impossible, but

there's something else

I think you should know.

The Germans have asked

the Swedish government-

-to allow their troops

free passage to Norway.

They would never go along with that.

It'd be a breach of their neutrality.

Yes. The Swedish Cabinet refused,

but the King threatened to abdicate-

-if they didn't agree

to Germany's request.

-What?!

-I'm sorry.

-Are we no longer safe here?

-I know.

There is a snake in paradise.

What's that?

It's

cyanide.

The Germans are merciless

toward their enemies.

Are you serious?

The last thing

cousin Nikolai had to endure,-

-was to see

his children being ex*cuted.

So

So this is where you are?

-Mom. I'm sorry that

-No, no.

Don't worry about that.

If anything goes wrong, sell it.

-No.

-Yes.

Take care of your children, Märtha,

and take care of yourself.

Mom.

Our Father, who art in heaven.

We pray that You hold Your hand-

-over our daughter Märtha-

-and our grandchildren,

Ragnhild, Astrid, and Harald.

They're on a dangerous journey now.

And need Your loving protection

and guiding hand.

Shine Your light

so that they will find their way.

Through the darkness of evil

that has descended on Earth.

God Almighty,-

-let us one day again see

and hold those we hold dear.

-Amen.

-Amen.

There.

Come now, girls.

Märtha!

-Florence.

-You made it.

-Yes, finally.

-This way.

The passenger ship

is anchored in the bay.

A small boat will take us out there.

The Lunde family.

I've heard that there are many

Norwegian fishermen here.

Best to keep your head down

so you don't get recognized.

We don't want the Germans

to know you're on board.

I never thought that if I did

another Atlantic crossing,-

-it would be as a refugee.

All aboard!

All aboard!

Hey, guys, look!

It's the Crown Princess!

Look! It's the Prince!

-It's the Prince!

-Look, mother! Norwegian flags!

Hooray for Prince Harald!

-Harald!

-Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!

Yes, we love this country of ours

As it rises forth