1 00:01:31,700 --> 00:01:35,700 I used to think this was the beginning of your story. 2 00:01:42,700 --> 00:01:44,700 Memory is a strange thing. 3 00:01:46,700 --> 00:01:48,700 It does not work like I thought it did. 4 00:01:49,700 --> 00:01:51,700 We are so bound by time. 5 00:01:52,700 --> 00:01:54,700 By its order. 6 00:02:21,700 --> 00:02:25,700 It's okay. Come back to me. 7 00:02:25,700 --> 00:02:26,700 Come back to me. 8 00:02:28,700 --> 00:02:29,700 Come back to me. 9 00:02:29,700 --> 00:02:31,700 Stick em up! 10 00:02:32,700 --> 00:02:35,700 Are you the sheriff in this here town? 11 00:02:36,700 --> 00:02:39,700 My tickle guns are gonna get you! 12 00:02:41,700 --> 00:02:44,700 You want me to chase you? You better run. 13 00:03:03,700 --> 00:03:06,700 I remember moments in the middle. 14 00:03:09,700 --> 00:03:11,700 I love you. 15 00:03:12,700 --> 00:03:13,700 I hate you! 16 00:03:25,700 --> 00:03:27,700 And this was the end. 17 00:03:36,700 --> 00:03:37,700 Come back to me. 18 00:03:38,700 --> 00:03:40,700 Baby, come back to me. 19 00:03:56,700 --> 00:03:59,700 And now Im not so sure I believe in beginnings and endings. 20 00:04:00,700 --> 00:04:04,700 There are days that define your story beyond your life. 21 00:04:06,700 --> 00:04:08,700 Like the day they arrived. 22 00:04:19,700 --> 00:04:21,700 Good Morning. 23 00:04:25,700 --> 00:04:27,700 Where is everyone? 24 00:04:29,700 --> 00:04:31,700 Ok... Well let's get started. 25 00:04:31,700 --> 00:04:34,700 Today, we're talking about Portuguese 26 00:04:34,700 --> 00:04:38,700 and why it sounds so different from the other Romance languages. 27 00:04:39,700 --> 00:04:43,700 The story of Portuguese begins in the Kingdom of Galicia... 28 00:04:45,700 --> 00:04:47,700 In the Middle Ages... 29 00:04:47,700 --> 00:04:52,700 when a language was seen as an expression of art. 30 00:04:59,700 --> 00:05:01,700 Any news you want to share? 31 00:05:01,700 --> 00:05:05,700 Dr. Banks can you turn the TV to the news channel? 32 00:05:22,700 --> 00:05:25,700 ... But police have already set up a blockade here around the area 33 00:05:25,700 --> 00:05:27,700 As you can see, we got just about as close as we can... 34 00:05:27,700 --> 00:05:32,700 but unfortunately, Montana right now, is on complete lock down. 35 00:05:32,700 --> 00:05:35,700 The object apparently touched down... 36 00:05:35,700 --> 00:05:38,700 40 minutes ago, just north of I-94. 37 00:05:38,700 --> 00:05:42,700 We are waiting to hear if this is perhaps an experimental vessel or... 38 00:05:43,700 --> 00:05:45,700 Hold on... 39 00:05:45,700 --> 00:05:48,700 Im learning that more objects like this 40 00:05:48,700 --> 00:05:53,700 Have landed in as many as eight other locations around the world 41 00:05:53,700 --> 00:05:54,700 Yes? Henry? 42 00:05:55,700 --> 00:05:58,700 This is from a site in Hokkaido. 43 00:05:58,700 --> 00:06:02,700 This is worldwide and is happening right now. 44 00:06:07,700 --> 00:06:09,700 Okay...um... 45 00:06:11,700 --> 00:06:13,700 Class is dismissed. 46 00:07:01,700 --> 00:07:03,700 For now, we're simply asking for cooperation 47 00:07:03,700 --> 00:07:06,700 while authorities assess the object. 48 00:07:06,700 --> 00:07:07,700 So you are saying its not ours? 49 00:07:07,700 --> 00:07:11,700 - Do you even know if its from Earth? - We are collecting information. 50 00:07:11,700 --> 00:07:12,699 We're coordinating with other countries. 51 00:07:12,700 --> 00:07:16,700 We are not the only ones to have one of these in our backyard. 52 00:07:17,700 --> 00:07:20,700 If this is some sort of peaceful first contact, 53 00:07:20,700 --> 00:07:23,700 Why send twelve? Why not just one? 54 00:07:46,700 --> 00:07:48,700 I don't know, Mom. 55 00:07:48,700 --> 00:07:50,700 I'm watching the same news coverage you are. 56 00:07:54,700 --> 00:07:58,700 Mom...mom, please don't bother with that channel. 57 00:07:58,700 --> 00:08:01,700 How many times do I have to tell you that those people are idiots? 58 00:08:04,700 --> 00:08:06,700 Do I sound nervous? 59 00:08:07,700 --> 00:08:09,700 Ok, exactly...so... 60 00:08:10,700 --> 00:08:14,700 Yeah, me? You know me. I'm about the same 61 00:08:19,700 --> 00:08:20,700 Mom, I'm fine. 62 00:08:21,700 --> 00:08:24,700 Ok, I'll call you later - bye. 63 00:08:33,700 --> 00:08:36,700 And in around eight hours after landing, 64 00:08:36,700 --> 00:08:39,700 There's still no signs of what might be called "first contact." 65 00:08:39,700 --> 00:08:43,700 The objects measuring at least 1500ft tall... 66 00:08:43,700 --> 00:08:46,700 ...Two more have reported to have penetrated Russian airspace. 67 00:08:46,700 --> 00:08:51,700 One in Siberia and the other on the coast of the Black Sea... 68 00:08:51,700 --> 00:08:55,700 ...above the ocean. So far there are 12 unidentified objects spread across the globe... 69 00:08:55,700 --> 00:08:58,700 ...there is no obvious logic to their locations 70 00:08:58,700 --> 00:09:00,700 And no evidence that the ships are even occ... 71 00:09:00,700 --> 00:09:05,700 ...entertain the idea that if it is a kind of vessel, 72 00:09:05,700 --> 00:09:06,700 it may be unmanned. 73 00:09:06,700 --> 00:09:11,700 Regardless, we have a protocol for scenarios like this. 74 00:09:20,700 --> 00:09:23,700 LIVE FROM VENEZUELA 75 00:10:18,700 --> 00:10:20,700 After Tuesday's extraordinary events, 76 00:10:20,700 --> 00:10:23,700 the President this morning, has declared a state of emergency 77 00:10:23,700 --> 00:10:28,700 With as many as 5,000 National Guard being deployed to the state of Montana, alone. 78 00:10:28,700 --> 00:10:32,700 Borders are closed and flights have been grounded, stranding millions of travelers. 79 00:10:32,700 --> 00:10:36,700 Panic buying of gas, water and food continues to escalate 80 00:10:36,700 --> 00:10:39,700 and federal authorities have temporarily lifted 81 00:10:39,700 --> 00:10:41,700 all caps on overtime for law enforcement. 82 00:10:42,700 --> 00:10:45,700 The ATF has put a temporary ban on new gun licenses, 83 00:10:45,700 --> 00:10:47,700 forcing many independent suppliers 84 00:10:47,700 --> 00:10:49,700 of hunting equipment and firearms 85 00:10:49,700 --> 00:10:51,700 to close their doors to the public. 86 00:10:51,700 --> 00:10:54,700 48 hours later and no further development... 87 00:10:54,700 --> 00:10:55,700 Two days. 88 00:10:56,700 --> 00:10:59,700 And the public now expects us to know all the answers. 89 00:11:00,700 --> 00:11:02,700 I'm Colonel G.T. Weber. 90 00:11:04,700 --> 00:11:06,700 We haven't formally met, but two years ago, 91 00:11:06,700 --> 00:11:12,700 You did a Farsi translation for army intelligence? You made quick work of those insurgent's videos. 92 00:11:12,700 --> 00:11:14,700 And you made quick work of those insurgents. 93 00:11:16,700 --> 00:11:18,700 You're on top... 94 00:11:19,700 --> 00:11:22,700 on everyone's list when it comes to translations. 95 00:11:22,700 --> 00:11:26,700 And you've another two years in the SSBI. 96 00:11:26,700 --> 00:11:28,700 So, you still have top secret clearance. 97 00:11:28,700 --> 00:11:31,700 So thats why I'm in your office and not in Berkeley. 98 00:11:32,700 --> 00:11:34,700 Okay? 99 00:11:42,700 --> 00:11:44,700 I have something I need you to translate for me. 100 00:11:53,700 --> 00:11:55,700 Why are you here? 101 00:11:58,700 --> 00:12:00,700 Can you understand us? 102 00:12:08,700 --> 00:12:10,700 Where did you come from? 103 00:12:18,700 --> 00:12:22,700 Now you heard... what you make of it? 104 00:12:25,700 --> 00:12:28,700 - Is that...? - Yes. 105 00:12:31,700 --> 00:12:34,700 - How many? - How many what? 106 00:12:34,700 --> 00:12:37,700 How many were speaking? 107 00:12:40,700 --> 00:12:42,700 Two. 108 00:12:43,700 --> 00:12:46,700 Assume they were speaking at the same time. 109 00:12:47,700 --> 00:12:50,700 Are you sure...did they have mouths... 110 00:12:50,700 --> 00:12:53,700 How would you approach translating this? 111 00:12:54,700 --> 00:12:58,700 You hear any words? Phrases? 112 00:12:59,700 --> 00:13:02,700 I don't... I don't know. 113 00:13:03,700 --> 00:13:04,700 So what can you tell me? 114 00:13:04,700 --> 00:13:08,700 I can tell you that it is impossible to translate from an audio file. 115 00:13:08,700 --> 00:13:12,700 I would need to be there to interact with them. 116 00:13:12,700 --> 00:13:15,700 You didn't need that for the Farsi translation. 117 00:13:15,700 --> 00:13:19,700 I didn't need it because I already knew the language, but this is... 118 00:13:23,700 --> 00:13:25,700 I know what you're doing. 119 00:13:25,700 --> 00:13:27,700 - Tell me what Im doing. - I'm not taking you to Montana. 120 00:13:27,700 --> 00:13:31,700 It's all I can do to keep it turning into a tourist site for everybody who has a TS clearance. 121 00:13:31,700 --> 00:13:34,700 I'm just telling you what it would take to do this job. 122 00:13:34,700 --> 00:13:35,700 It is not a negotiation. 123 00:13:36,700 --> 00:13:39,700 If I leave here... your chance is gone. 124 00:13:47,700 --> 00:13:49,700 Good day. 125 00:13:49,700 --> 00:13:51,700 Colonel... 126 00:13:53,700 --> 00:13:57,700 You mentioned Berkeley. Are you going to ask Danvers next? 127 00:13:57,700 --> 00:13:58,700 Maybe. 128 00:13:59,700 --> 00:14:00,700 Before you commit to him... 129 00:14:00,700 --> 00:14:02,700 ask him the Sanskrit word for "war" and it's translation. 130 00:14:12,700 --> 00:14:15,700 An agreement on sharing scientific discoveries 131 00:14:15,700 --> 00:14:19,700 Was closer tonight as Russia and China joint talks at the United Nations. 132 00:14:19,700 --> 00:14:23,700 Meanwhile, financial markets across the world are in crisis 133 00:14:23,700 --> 00:14:27,700 with the Dow Jones industrial average fell 2,000 points... 134 00:14:44,700 --> 00:14:47,700 - Good Morning. - Colonel? 135 00:14:47,700 --> 00:14:51,700 Gavisti. He says it means an argument. 136 00:14:51,700 --> 00:14:54,700 - What do you say it means? - A desire for more cows. 137 00:14:54,700 --> 00:14:56,700 Pack your bags. 138 00:14:57,700 --> 00:15:00,700 - All right, give me 20 minutes. - Take only 10! 139 00:15:01,700 --> 00:15:04,700 Dr. Banks! This way, please. 140 00:15:31,700 --> 00:15:34,700 - Are you alright? - Yes. 141 00:16:09,700 --> 00:16:11,700 Thanks. 142 00:16:14,700 --> 00:16:16,700 Sorry. Couldn't hear what you were saying. 143 00:16:17,700 --> 00:16:20,700 "Language is the foundation of civilization... 144 00:16:20,700 --> 00:16:22,700 ...It is the glue that holds the people together... 145 00:16:22,700 --> 00:16:25,700 ...It is the first weapon drawn in a conflict. " 146 00:16:26,700 --> 00:16:31,700 Louise, this is Ian Donnelly. Louise Banks, Ian Donnelly. 147 00:16:31,700 --> 00:16:33,700 - Quite a greeting! - Yeah...you wrote it. 148 00:16:34,700 --> 00:16:35,700 Yeah. 149 00:16:35,700 --> 00:16:38,700 It's the kind of thing you write as a preface. 150 00:16:38,700 --> 00:16:41,700 Dabbled them with the basics. 151 00:16:41,700 --> 00:16:43,700 It's great. Even if it's wrong. 152 00:16:44,700 --> 00:16:48,700 - It's wrong? - The cornerstone of civilization 153 00:16:48,700 --> 00:16:49,700 isn't language - it's science. 154 00:16:50,700 --> 00:16:53,700 Ian is a theoretical physicist from Los Alamos. 155 00:16:54,700 --> 00:16:57,700 You'll be reporting to me, but you will be working with him when you are in the shop. 156 00:16:58,700 --> 00:17:00,700 Thats what they are calling the UFO? 157 00:17:00,700 --> 00:17:03,700 Priority One. What do they want, Where are they from? 158 00:17:03,700 --> 00:17:06,700 Beyond that, how did they get here? 159 00:17:06,700 --> 00:17:09,700 Are they capable of faster than light travel? 160 00:17:09,700 --> 00:17:11,700 I made a list of questions ranging from handshakes to binary sequences... 161 00:17:16,700 --> 00:17:17,700 How about we just talk to them 162 00:17:17,700 --> 00:17:20,700 before we start throwing math problem at them? 163 00:17:22,700 --> 00:17:24,700 This is why you are both here. 164 00:17:26,700 --> 00:17:27,700 I'll bring the coffee. 165 00:17:30,700 --> 00:17:32,700 Coffee with some aliens. 166 00:19:43,700 --> 00:19:46,700 - I want you to take these two to Dr. Kettler. - Yes sir. 167 00:19:48,700 --> 00:19:51,700 Follow the Captain to medical, the procedure takes just a few minutes, then we'll get start. 168 00:19:51,700 --> 00:19:52,700 Alright. 169 00:20:02,700 --> 00:20:06,700 They will take care of your bags... 170 00:20:06,700 --> 00:20:08,700 I'll take your cell phones. 171 00:20:09,700 --> 00:20:11,700 Follow me. 172 00:20:11,700 --> 00:20:13,700 Put these on. You'll wear them at all times. 173 00:20:27,700 --> 00:20:28,700 Sir, they're here. 174 00:20:29,700 --> 00:20:31,700 Louise Banks, Ian Donnelly. 175 00:20:31,700 --> 00:20:33,700 When was the last time either of you have eaten? 176 00:20:33,700 --> 00:20:35,700 - Last night. - Same. 177 00:20:35,700 --> 00:20:37,700 When was the last time you did something stressful? 178 00:20:37,700 --> 00:20:38,700 Does now count? 179 00:20:39,700 --> 00:20:42,700 - Just saying. - Who's being... 180 00:20:42,700 --> 00:20:44,700 Carted off in a medevac? 181 00:20:44,700 --> 00:20:47,700 Not everyone is able to process experiences like this. 182 00:20:47,700 --> 00:20:49,700 I'm gonna get some blood from you. 183 00:20:49,700 --> 00:20:51,700 and give you an immunization dose to 184 00:20:51,700 --> 00:20:54,700 cover you against a battery of bacterial threats. Can you sign these please? 185 00:20:54,700 --> 00:20:56,700 Roll up your sleeves. 186 00:20:56,700 --> 00:20:59,700 - Are either of you claustrophobic? - No. 187 00:20:59,700 --> 00:21:02,700 Are taking any medication, allergies? 188 00:21:03,700 --> 00:21:04,700 pregnant? 189 00:21:05,700 --> 00:21:07,700 The booster is a kick to your systems, 190 00:21:07,700 --> 00:21:09,700 so you may experience some side effects: 191 00:21:09,700 --> 00:21:11,700 like nausea, dizziness, headaches. 192 00:21:11,700 --> 00:21:13,700 Or even a ringing in your ears like you have tinnitus. 193 00:21:35,700 --> 00:21:38,700 At exactly 112 minutes and 19 seconds 194 00:21:38,700 --> 00:21:42,700 gravity starts to shift and slide us out of the room. 195 00:21:42,700 --> 00:21:45,700 Have you found a scientific explanation for it? 196 00:21:45,700 --> 00:21:48,700 - Like is it for them? - No, I think it is for us. 197 00:21:49,700 --> 00:21:51,700 The air seems to circulate inside the chamber, so... 198 00:21:51,700 --> 00:21:54,700 After about two hours, you run out of oxygen. 199 00:21:54,700 --> 00:21:58,700 It doesn't take 18 hours to pump fresh air into a room? 200 00:21:58,700 --> 00:21:59,700 Atmosphere. 201 00:22:01,700 --> 00:22:03,700 - Excuse me? - If their atmosphere 202 00:22:03,700 --> 00:22:04,700 is different from earth, 203 00:22:04,700 --> 00:22:07,700 It would certainly take hours to rebalance the O2 content 204 00:22:07,700 --> 00:22:10,700 and pressure for us everytime they open their door. 205 00:22:10,700 --> 00:22:13,700 So you're saying that could suffocate us if they wanted to? 206 00:22:13,700 --> 00:22:15,700 This is Agent David Halpern, CIA. 207 00:22:15,700 --> 00:22:18,700 - Let me get you two to your stations. - Yes sir. 208 00:22:18,700 --> 00:22:21,700 Remember, we need answers as soon as possible. 209 00:22:21,700 --> 00:22:23,700 What they want, where they're from. 210 00:22:23,700 --> 00:22:26,700 Why are they here, this is the priority. 211 00:22:26,700 --> 00:22:27,700 Everyone. 212 00:22:27,700 --> 00:22:30,700 This is Dr. Ian Donnelly, he will be running this team. 213 00:22:30,700 --> 00:22:33,700 Have they responded to anything? Shapes, patterns, 214 00:22:33,700 --> 00:22:35,700 numbers, Fibonacci? 215 00:22:35,700 --> 00:22:37,700 We can't tell what they were saying, but they responded to "hello", so don't get ahead of yourself. 216 00:22:39,700 --> 00:22:40,700 Ok that is all. 217 00:22:43,700 --> 00:22:44,700 What have you figured out? 218 00:22:44,700 --> 00:22:47,700 We're just getting started. Good Morning. 219 00:22:47,700 --> 00:22:49,700 This is Dr Louise Banks. 220 00:22:49,700 --> 00:22:52,700 - She will be heading your team. - Dr. Banks, its a pleasure 221 00:22:52,700 --> 00:22:55,700 Dr. Banks is taking over the mission from Dr. Waller. 222 00:22:56,700 --> 00:23:00,700 This is 15 minute warning. You scuba dive before? 223 00:23:04,700 --> 00:23:06,700 What kind of radiation exposure are we walking into? 224 00:23:06,700 --> 00:23:08,700 Nominal, this is just for safety. 225 00:23:08,700 --> 00:23:10,700 So was there any physical contact with... 226 00:23:11,700 --> 00:23:14,700 Am I the only one having trouble saying: aliens? 227 00:23:14,700 --> 00:23:17,700 There's a wall, like a glass wall. You can't get to them. 228 00:23:19,700 --> 00:23:21,700 So what do they look like? 229 00:23:22,700 --> 00:23:24,700 You'll see soon enough. Hurry up. 230 00:23:44,700 --> 00:23:46,700 The suits are clumsy at first. 231 00:23:46,700 --> 00:23:48,700 But you'll get used to them. 232 00:23:49,700 --> 00:23:51,700 All personnel in the second vehicle. 233 00:23:59,700 --> 00:24:00,700 We'll be there in a few minutes. 234 00:24:01,700 --> 00:24:03,700 Make sure you hold onto something. 235 00:25:10,700 --> 00:25:15,700 Every 18 hours... the door opens at the bottom. 236 00:25:17,700 --> 00:25:19,700 That's when we go in. 237 00:27:51,700 --> 00:27:53,700 Yeah, that has happened. 238 00:28:14,700 --> 00:28:16,700 Alright, lets move. Time is wasting. 239 00:28:17,700 --> 00:28:18,700 You ready? 240 00:28:19,700 --> 00:28:20,700 You ready? 241 00:28:36,700 --> 00:28:38,700 It's all good sir. 242 00:28:38,700 --> 00:28:39,700 - you can proceed. - stand by 243 00:28:40,700 --> 00:28:41,700 Okay, bring it up. 244 00:28:53,700 --> 00:28:55,700 You okay? 245 00:28:58,700 --> 00:28:59,700 Yeah. 246 00:29:00,700 --> 00:29:02,700 Dr. Banks. 247 00:29:06,700 --> 00:29:09,700 You can do this. C'mon. 248 00:29:09,700 --> 00:29:11,700 I... I think... 249 00:29:19,700 --> 00:29:21,700 Grab her. 250 00:29:37,700 --> 00:29:39,700 Dr. Donnelly, you good? 251 00:29:45,700 --> 00:29:46,700 Yeah! 252 00:29:49,700 --> 00:29:51,700 Holy fuck! 253 00:29:56,700 --> 00:29:58,700 We are going down there, 254 00:29:59,700 --> 00:30:00,700 And you are going to start your job. 255 00:30:01,700 --> 00:30:03,700 - ok. - ok. 256 00:30:03,700 --> 00:30:06,700 - Everybody, move up. - Alpha Team in position. 257 00:30:08,700 --> 00:30:10,700 We're on the move. 258 00:30:58,700 --> 00:31:01,700 Setting up equipment... 259 00:31:34,700 --> 00:31:36,700 What happens now? 260 00:31:39,700 --> 00:31:40,700 They'll arrive. 261 00:32:44,700 --> 00:32:46,700 Dr. Banks? 262 00:32:51,700 --> 00:32:52,700 Dr. Banks? 263 00:32:54,700 --> 00:32:55,700 You can start. 264 00:33:14,700 --> 00:33:16,700 Wait... Just a minute. 265 00:33:37,700 --> 00:33:38,700 I'm fired? 266 00:33:38,700 --> 00:33:40,700 You were better than the last guy. 267 00:33:41,700 --> 00:33:43,700 That doesn't make me feel any better. 268 00:33:45,700 --> 00:33:48,700 You both have till 0200 hours to figure something up. 269 00:33:48,700 --> 00:33:50,700 And what happens then? 270 00:33:51,700 --> 00:33:52,700 You go back in. 271 00:34:26,700 --> 00:34:31,700 Violence continues to spread across the US today in the wake of the 12 landings. 272 00:34:31,700 --> 00:34:35,700 The President has declared a mandatory dusk to dawn curfew 273 00:34:34,700 --> 00:34:36,700 after the crack down by the National Guard 274 00:34:36,700 --> 00:34:40,700 failed to prevent a third night of looting across the country. 275 00:34:40,700 --> 00:34:44,700 In North Dakota, 144 members of the St. Lawrence Pentecostal occult 276 00:34:44,700 --> 00:34:46,700 Are feared dead after they set their compound ablaze. 277 00:34:47,700 --> 00:34:50,700 Their website claims, the arrival of the aliens 278 00:34:50,700 --> 00:34:53,700 Set in motion a prophecy that 12... 279 00:35:12,700 --> 00:35:15,700 Uh.. we're up in 15... You got any new intel? 280 00:35:15,700 --> 00:35:18,700 Yeah. We've been playing back some of their sounds... 281 00:35:19,700 --> 00:35:20,700 And where does that get you? 282 00:35:20,700 --> 00:35:24,700 When they play audio back at us. It's from an unseen source 283 00:35:24,700 --> 00:35:26,700 What are you up with? 284 00:35:26,700 --> 00:35:30,700 Conversations from the room. Random clips of dialogue. 285 00:35:31,700 --> 00:35:34,700 We have nothing. 286 00:36:08,700 --> 00:36:11,700 - What's that for? - Visual aid. 287 00:36:12,700 --> 00:36:15,700 Look, I'm never going to be able to speak their words, 288 00:36:15,700 --> 00:36:16,700 if they aren't talking. 289 00:36:16,700 --> 00:36:18,700 But they might have some sort of written language 290 00:36:18,700 --> 00:36:21,700 or basis for visual communication. 291 00:36:22,700 --> 00:36:24,700 Ok. Let's start. 292 00:36:34,700 --> 00:36:36,700 Human. 293 00:37:03,700 --> 00:37:05,700 Human. 294 00:37:08,700 --> 00:37:10,700 I'm human. 295 00:37:11,700 --> 00:37:13,700 What are you? 296 00:37:23,700 --> 00:37:26,700 Human. 297 00:38:15,700 --> 00:38:18,700 - Oh my God. - Are you getting this? 298 00:38:18,700 --> 00:38:20,700 Yes sir. It's uploading back to base. 299 00:38:22,700 --> 00:38:25,700 Louise, it's incredible! 300 00:38:39,700 --> 00:38:41,700 Human. 301 00:38:43,700 --> 00:38:44,700 Human. 302 00:38:45,700 --> 00:38:47,700 Human. 303 00:38:58,700 --> 00:39:01,700 Okay... Slow down Louise. 304 00:39:20,700 --> 00:39:22,700 I don't want to take away from your success, 305 00:39:22,700 --> 00:39:26,700 but Dr. Banks, is this really the right approach? 306 00:39:26,700 --> 00:39:29,700 Trying to teach them how to speak and read? 307 00:39:29,700 --> 00:39:32,700 - That's gotta take longer. - You're wrong! 308 00:39:32,700 --> 00:39:34,700 It's faster. 309 00:39:36,700 --> 00:39:37,700 Everything you do in there, 310 00:39:37,700 --> 00:39:40,700 I have to explain to a room full of men, 311 00:39:40,700 --> 00:39:42,700 whose first and last question 312 00:39:42,700 --> 00:39:44,700 Is how can this be used against us. 313 00:39:44,700 --> 00:39:46,700 So you'll have to give me more than that! 314 00:39:48,700 --> 00:39:50,700 Kangaroo. 315 00:39:50,700 --> 00:39:52,700 What is that? 316 00:39:52,700 --> 00:39:54,700 In 1770, 317 00:39:54,700 --> 00:39:56,700 Captain James Cook's ship ran aground 318 00:39:56,700 --> 00:39:58,700 off the coast of Australia and he led a party into the country, 319 00:39:58,700 --> 00:40:01,700 where they met the aboriginal people. 320 00:40:01,700 --> 00:40:03,700 One of the sailors pointed at the animals 321 00:40:03,700 --> 00:40:06,700 that hop around and put their babies in their pouch, 322 00:40:06,700 --> 00:40:09,700 And he asked what they were. And the Aborigines said "kangaroo". 323 00:40:11,700 --> 00:40:13,700 And your point is? 324 00:40:13,700 --> 00:40:15,700 It wasn't until later that they learned that "kangaroo" means 325 00:40:15,700 --> 00:40:18,700 "I don't understand". So... 326 00:40:18,700 --> 00:40:20,700 I need this so that we don't misinterpret things in there, 327 00:40:20,700 --> 00:40:24,700 otherwise it is going to take 10 times as long. 328 00:40:25,700 --> 00:40:27,700 I can sell that for now. 329 00:40:28,700 --> 00:40:30,700 But I need you to submit your vocabulary of words 330 00:40:30,700 --> 00:40:32,700 before the next session. 331 00:40:33,700 --> 00:40:35,700 Remember what happened to the Aborigines. 332 00:40:36,700 --> 00:40:39,700 A more advanced race, nearly wiped them out. 333 00:40:47,700 --> 00:40:50,700 - Its a good story. - Thanks. 334 00:40:51,700 --> 00:40:54,700 It's not true, but it proves my point. 335 00:41:05,700 --> 00:41:08,700 HUMAN? 336 00:41:12,700 --> 00:41:16,700 I think we can present some prime number sequences back at them. 337 00:41:16,700 --> 00:41:20,700 - So that's something. - Congratulations, you're a parrot. 338 00:41:20,700 --> 00:41:23,700 Its a lot more than that, you cheeky bastard. Don't you see? 339 00:41:23,700 --> 00:41:26,700 They can't seem to follow our algebra. 340 00:41:26,700 --> 00:41:29,700 But complex behaviours - that clears. 341 00:41:33,700 --> 00:41:36,700 That doesn't make any sense, does it? 342 00:41:40,700 --> 00:41:42,700 Problem is, not everyone shares 343 00:41:42,700 --> 00:41:44,700 our policy of being open with the aliens. 344 00:41:44,700 --> 00:41:46,700 Have you met Gen. Shang. 345 00:41:47,700 --> 00:41:49,700 The call sign for him is Big Domino. Whatever Shang does 346 00:41:49,700 --> 00:41:52,700 at least four other nations would follow him. 347 00:41:52,700 --> 00:41:55,700 - Louise, we need to get ground today. - ok. 348 00:42:03,700 --> 00:42:07,700 You're gonna teach them your name and Ian's? 349 00:42:07,700 --> 00:42:10,700 Yes, so that we can learn their names, if they have names, 350 00:42:10,700 --> 00:42:12,700 and then introduce pronouns later. 351 00:42:12,700 --> 00:42:14,700 These are grade school words. 352 00:42:14,700 --> 00:42:17,700 Eat, walk. 353 00:42:18,700 --> 00:42:20,700 Help me understand. 354 00:42:26,700 --> 00:42:28,700 No no no! Not the top! 355 00:42:33,700 --> 00:42:35,700 Ok, this is where you want to get to, right? 356 00:42:35,700 --> 00:42:37,700 - That is the question. - Right. 357 00:42:37,700 --> 00:42:41,700 So, first we need to make sure that they understand what a question is. 358 00:42:42,700 --> 00:42:46,700 The nature of our request for information 359 00:42:46,700 --> 00:42:47,700 on the response. 360 00:42:47,700 --> 00:42:50,700 Then we need to clarify 361 00:42:50,700 --> 00:42:53,700 the difference between a specific "you"... 362 00:42:53,700 --> 00:42:55,700 and a collective "you". 363 00:42:55,700 --> 00:42:59,700 We don't want to know why a 'Joe' alien is here, 364 00:42:59,700 --> 00:43:02,700 we want to know why they all landed. 365 00:43:02,700 --> 00:43:06,700 A purpose requires an understanding of intent. 366 00:43:06,700 --> 00:43:08,700 We need to find out do they make conscious choices, 367 00:43:08,700 --> 00:43:11,700 or is the motivation so instinctive 368 00:43:11,700 --> 00:43:13,700 that they don't understand a why "?"question at all. 369 00:43:14,700 --> 00:43:18,700 And biggest of all we need to have enough vocabulary with them, 370 00:43:18,700 --> 00:43:20,700 that we understand their answer. 371 00:43:22,700 --> 00:43:23,700 I get it. 372 00:43:24,700 --> 00:43:26,700 Stick to your list. 373 00:43:26,700 --> 00:43:28,700 Just... 374 00:43:29,700 --> 00:43:31,700 Don't add anything to it. 375 00:43:54,700 --> 00:43:56,700 Let's get started. 376 00:44:06,700 --> 00:44:08,700 Louise. 377 00:44:08,700 --> 00:44:10,700 Louise, I'm Louise. 378 00:44:17,700 --> 00:44:19,700 What is that? 379 00:44:21,700 --> 00:44:23,700 Is that a new symbol? I can't tell. 380 00:44:23,700 --> 00:44:26,700 I don't know, I think its the symbol for "human" again. 381 00:44:26,700 --> 00:44:28,700 But with a curl at the end. 382 00:44:28,700 --> 00:44:31,700 Maybe they indicate a question. I don't know. 383 00:44:32,700 --> 00:44:35,700 I do not know, Louise, I think they are getting confused. 384 00:44:35,700 --> 00:44:39,700 Dr. Banks, perhaps we should move on to the next word. 385 00:44:58,700 --> 00:45:00,700 Dr. Banks! 386 00:45:01,700 --> 00:45:03,700 - Its okay. - Whats going on? 387 00:45:03,700 --> 00:45:04,700 What are you doing? 388 00:45:05,700 --> 00:45:07,700 - Im fine. - Are you insane? 389 00:45:07,700 --> 00:45:09,700 They need to see me. 390 00:45:09,700 --> 00:45:11,700 She's taking off her headmask. Dr. Banks! 391 00:45:13,700 --> 00:45:16,700 Are you ok? You are risking contamination. 392 00:45:16,700 --> 00:45:19,700 - They need to see me. - Dr. Banks. 393 00:45:20,700 --> 00:45:23,700 - Dr. Banks. - She's going upto the screen. 394 00:45:25,700 --> 00:45:27,700 Should we abort? 395 00:45:30,700 --> 00:45:32,700 Go back to your stations. 396 00:46:46,700 --> 00:46:49,700 Now that's a proper introduction. 397 00:47:01,700 --> 00:47:03,700 Louise. 398 00:47:06,700 --> 00:47:08,700 I'm Louise. 399 00:47:08,700 --> 00:47:11,700 Ian, you want to introduce yourself? 400 00:47:13,700 --> 00:47:16,700 I... 401 00:47:18,700 --> 00:47:20,700 Louise. 402 00:47:24,700 --> 00:47:26,700 Screw it. 403 00:47:31,700 --> 00:47:32,700 Everyone dies, right? 404 00:47:34,700 --> 00:47:37,700 Sir, Donnelly is taking off his Hazmat suit. 405 00:47:37,700 --> 00:47:39,700 Permission to abort? 406 00:47:39,700 --> 00:47:41,700 Continue the session. 407 00:47:57,700 --> 00:47:59,700 Ian. 408 00:47:59,700 --> 00:48:01,700 Louise. 409 00:48:02,700 --> 00:48:03,700 You? 410 00:48:05,700 --> 00:48:07,700 Who are you? 411 00:48:34,700 --> 00:48:36,700 I think those are their names. 412 00:48:39,700 --> 00:48:41,700 They have names. 413 00:48:41,700 --> 00:48:43,700 So what are we gonna call them? 414 00:48:44,700 --> 00:48:45,700 I don't know. 415 00:48:46,700 --> 00:48:49,700 I was thinking Abbott and Costello. 416 00:48:51,700 --> 00:48:53,700 Yeah. 417 00:48:54,700 --> 00:48:55,700 I like it. 418 00:48:57,700 --> 00:48:59,700 I like it. 419 00:49:15,700 --> 00:49:18,700 Vehicle One, exit your vehicles and proceed to the decontamination tent. 420 00:49:24,700 --> 00:49:29,700 Leave your respirators on until you reach the equipment room. 421 00:50:12,700 --> 00:50:14,700 Vehicle Two, exit your vehicles and proceed to the decontamination tent. Leave your respirators on 422 00:50:14,700 --> 00:50:17,700 until you reach the equipment room. 423 00:50:21,700 --> 00:50:24,700 - How do you feel? - Overworked. 424 00:50:25,700 --> 00:50:28,700 I guess I don't need to tell you, but you put yourself at risk. 425 00:50:30,700 --> 00:50:32,700 There are no signs of radiation poisoning... yet. 426 00:50:32,700 --> 00:50:35,700 I'll see how your blood test looks. 427 00:50:35,700 --> 00:50:37,700 - For now, I'm gonna give you another boost. - ok. 428 00:50:39,700 --> 00:50:43,700 - No radiation? - Nothing else we can detect either. 429 00:50:43,700 --> 00:50:45,700 But I will still give her a strong cocktail, regardless. 430 00:50:45,700 --> 00:50:47,700 It was the first time we made significant progress. 431 00:50:49,700 --> 00:50:52,700 Alright. We'll take the risk. 432 00:50:53,700 --> 00:50:56,700 - Honey...honey. - What's going on? 433 00:50:56,700 --> 00:50:59,700 - Can you tell me something? - No. 434 00:50:59,700 --> 00:51:03,700 - You don't need to worry. - How can I not worry? 435 00:51:03,700 --> 00:51:05,700 Calm down. 436 00:51:05,700 --> 00:51:09,700 Becky asked me if the monsters are going to kill Dad. 437 00:51:09,700 --> 00:51:11,700 Honey, its not gonna happen. 438 00:51:14,700 --> 00:51:17,700 - Come soon, please. - No need to worry. 439 00:51:17,700 --> 00:51:19,700 I'm so scared. 440 00:52:33,700 --> 00:52:35,700 Here are some of the many things 441 00:52:35,700 --> 00:52:37,700 we don't know about the heptopodes. 442 00:52:37,700 --> 00:52:40,700 Greek: Hepta seven. Pod foot. 443 00:52:40,700 --> 00:52:43,700 Seven feet. Heptápode. 444 00:52:45,700 --> 00:52:46,700 Who are they? 445 00:52:47,700 --> 00:52:51,700 Trying to answer this in any meaningful way is hampered by the fact that, 446 00:52:51,700 --> 00:52:54,700 outside of being able to see them and hear them, 447 00:52:54,700 --> 00:52:57,700 They have deposited absolutely no footprint. 448 00:52:59,700 --> 00:53:02,700 The chemical composition of their spaceship is unknown. 449 00:53:02,700 --> 00:53:06,700 The Shell emits no waste, no gas, no radiation. 450 00:53:06,700 --> 00:53:09,700 Assuming that the ships communicate with each other, 451 00:53:09,700 --> 00:53:11,700 they do so without detection. 452 00:53:11,700 --> 00:53:14,700 The air between the shells is controlled 453 00:53:14,700 --> 00:53:16,700 by sonic emissions or light waves. 454 00:53:18,700 --> 00:53:21,700 They are scientists or tourists? 455 00:53:21,700 --> 00:53:24,700 If scientists, they don't seem to ask a lot of questions. 456 00:53:27,700 --> 00:53:29,700 Why they land in these places? 457 00:53:30,700 --> 00:53:33,700 The world's most decorated experts can't crack that one. 458 00:53:33,700 --> 00:53:36,700 The most plausible theory is that they chose places on earth 459 00:53:36,700 --> 00:53:39,700 With the lowest incidences of lightning strikes. 460 00:53:39,700 --> 00:53:41,700 But there are exceptions. 461 00:53:41,700 --> 00:53:44,700 The second most plausible theory is that Sheena Easton 462 00:53:44,700 --> 00:53:46,700 Had a hit song in each of these sites in 1980. 463 00:53:46,700 --> 00:53:48,700 So... we just don't know. 464 00:53:51,700 --> 00:53:52,700 How do they communicate? 465 00:53:53,700 --> 00:53:56,700 Here, Louise is putting us all to shame. 466 00:53:56,700 --> 00:54:00,700 The first breakthrough was to discover that there is no correlation 467 00:54:00,700 --> 00:54:04,700 between what a heptapode says, and what a heptapode writes. 468 00:54:11,700 --> 00:54:13,700 IAN WALKS 469 00:54:19,700 --> 00:54:22,700 Unlike all human written language, 470 00:54:22,700 --> 00:54:24,700 their writing is semasiografica. 471 00:54:24,700 --> 00:54:28,700 It conveys meaning, it doesn't represent sound. 472 00:54:33,700 --> 00:54:37,700 Perhaps they view our form of writing as a wasted oppurtunity, 473 00:54:37,700 --> 00:54:40,700 Passing every second communication's channel. 474 00:54:45,700 --> 00:54:47,700 We have our friends in Pakistan to thank 475 00:54:47,700 --> 00:54:50,700 For their study on how the heptapodes write. 476 00:54:51,700 --> 00:54:53,700 Because unlike speech, 477 00:54:53,700 --> 00:54:55,700 a hologram is free of time. 478 00:54:58,700 --> 00:55:00,700 Like their ship or their bodies. 479 00:55:00,700 --> 00:55:04,700 their written language has no forward or backward direction. 480 00:55:04,700 --> 00:55:07,700 Linguists call this nonlinear orthography. 481 00:55:07,700 --> 00:55:11,700 Which raises the question: "Is this how they think?" 482 00:55:13,700 --> 00:55:15,700 Imagine you wanted to write a sentence 483 00:55:15,700 --> 00:55:17,700 using 2 hands, starting from either side. 484 00:55:18,700 --> 00:55:21,700 You would have to know each word you wanted to use, 485 00:55:21,700 --> 00:55:24,700 as well as how much space they will occupy. 486 00:55:26,700 --> 00:55:28,700 A heptapode can write a complex sentence 487 00:55:28,700 --> 00:55:30,700 in two seconds effortlessly. 488 00:55:30,700 --> 00:55:33,700 It took us a month to make the simplest reply. 489 00:55:34,700 --> 00:55:37,700 Next, expanding vocabulary. 490 00:55:37,700 --> 00:55:40,700 Louise thinks it can easily take another month to get ready for that. 491 00:55:57,700 --> 00:55:59,700 Hey. 492 00:56:00,700 --> 00:56:03,700 - Hi. - Weber's looking for you. 493 00:56:04,700 --> 00:56:06,700 Why do you think I'm hiding out here? 494 00:56:08,700 --> 00:56:09,700 C'mon up. 495 00:56:16,700 --> 00:56:20,700 - Nice out here, huh? - Yeah, it's a nice view. 496 00:56:21,700 --> 00:56:23,700 Away from the noise. 497 00:56:26,700 --> 00:56:28,700 You know, I was just thinking about you. 498 00:56:31,700 --> 00:56:34,700 You approach language like a mathematician. You know that right? 499 00:56:37,700 --> 00:56:39,700 I will take that as a compliment. 500 00:56:39,700 --> 00:56:41,700 Well it is. 501 00:56:43,700 --> 00:56:44,700 And... I watch you 502 00:56:44,700 --> 00:56:47,700 Steer us around these communication traps 503 00:56:47,700 --> 00:56:49,700 that I didn't even know existed. 504 00:56:49,700 --> 00:56:50,700 What...? 505 00:56:53,700 --> 00:56:54,700 I guess this is why I'm still single. 506 00:56:54,700 --> 00:56:58,700 Trust me, you can understand communication 507 00:56:58,700 --> 00:56:59,700 and still end up single. 508 00:57:09,700 --> 00:57:11,700 I feel like everything that happens in there... 509 00:57:12,700 --> 00:57:14,700 Comes down to the 2 of us. 510 00:57:16,700 --> 00:57:20,700 It's a good thing, though right? You and I? 511 00:57:23,700 --> 00:57:26,700 See those jokers that we are working with? 512 00:57:27,700 --> 00:57:29,700 Thank God, I got you. 513 00:57:33,700 --> 00:57:35,700 ALIEN CRISIS | DAY 25 VENEZUELA 514 00:57:38,700 --> 00:57:39,700 UNITED KINGDOM SAVE OUR SPECIES! 515 00:57:39,700 --> 00:57:43,700 Tonight, the first photo of the aliens goes viral. 516 00:57:44,700 --> 00:57:47,700 Biological contamination is a major risk factor 517 00:57:47,700 --> 00:57:50,700 At the Montana site. So say environmental pressure groups. 518 00:57:50,700 --> 00:57:52,700 800,000 march on Washington 519 00:57:52,700 --> 00:57:55,700 to protest the government's handling on the crisis. 520 00:57:55,700 --> 00:57:58,700 All this and more, special coverage. 521 00:57:59,700 --> 00:58:02,700 First contact with whatever is inside that thing. 522 00:58:02,700 --> 00:58:05,700 And who's running the show? The government, of course. 523 00:58:05,700 --> 00:58:09,700 The same government who ruined our healthcare and bankrupted our military. 524 00:58:09,700 --> 00:58:12,700 Look at these people. Most of them don't even have guns. 525 00:58:12,700 --> 00:58:14,700 We could be facing a full scale invasion. 526 00:58:14,700 --> 00:58:18,700 Our President is willing to sit back, and let them waltz in and take the country. 527 00:58:18,700 --> 00:58:21,700 We are falling asleep at the wheel, people! 528 00:58:21,700 --> 00:58:23,700 You know what I'm talking about! 529 00:58:23,700 --> 00:58:27,700 The smartest thing to do right now, would be to give them a show of force. 530 00:58:27,700 --> 00:58:29,700 I'm talking about a shot across the bow. 531 00:58:29,700 --> 00:58:33,700 I want to know what you think. Caller 1, you are on the air, what do you think about this? 532 00:58:59,700 --> 00:59:01,700 what's this word? 533 00:59:17,700 --> 00:59:20,700 Green Planet... 534 00:59:24,700 --> 00:59:28,700 The Earth is a planet. 535 00:59:28,700 --> 00:59:31,700 Want to see my project for Miss. Garrett's class? 536 00:59:31,700 --> 00:59:33,700 Of course, little nose. 537 00:59:36,700 --> 00:59:38,700 We had to make up our own TV show. 538 00:59:39,700 --> 00:59:41,700 If we had one. 539 00:59:41,700 --> 00:59:44,700 - Who are those two people? - Thats you and Dad. 540 00:59:44,700 --> 00:59:46,700 The show is called: "Mommy and Daddy talk to animals." 541 00:59:50,700 --> 00:59:51,700 It's lovely. 542 00:59:56,700 --> 00:59:57,700 Ok. 543 01:00:01,700 --> 01:00:05,700 - It's okay to be sad that your dad and I... - I know. I'm not. 544 01:00:07,700 --> 01:00:09,700 We both love you very much. 545 01:00:09,700 --> 01:00:12,700 I know. It's just a cartoon - not real. 546 01:00:12,700 --> 01:00:13,700 Louise? 547 01:00:18,700 --> 01:00:19,700 Are you alright? 548 01:00:22,700 --> 01:00:23,700 Yes I'm fine. 549 01:00:26,700 --> 01:00:27,700 I not sure if it's something... 550 01:00:28,700 --> 01:00:29,700 I can explain. 551 01:00:29,700 --> 01:00:31,700 When was your last checkup with Dr. Kevin? 552 01:00:32,700 --> 01:00:34,700 I am ok. 553 01:00:34,700 --> 01:00:37,700 I'll get some air. I'm ok. 554 01:01:40,700 --> 01:01:41,700 How are you feeling? 555 01:01:45,700 --> 01:01:47,700 I need some sleep, but... 556 01:01:48,700 --> 01:01:49,700 I am fine. 557 01:01:50,700 --> 01:01:52,700 Yeah? 558 01:01:52,700 --> 01:01:56,700 I've been doing a bit of reading about this idea that... 559 01:01:57,700 --> 01:02:01,700 if you immerse yourself into a foreign language... 560 01:02:01,700 --> 01:02:05,700 - You can actually rewire your brain. - It's the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. 561 01:02:06,700 --> 01:02:07,700 It is a theory that... 562 01:02:08,700 --> 01:02:10,700 It is the theory that... 563 01:02:10,700 --> 01:02:14,700 The language you speak determines how you think. 564 01:02:14,700 --> 01:02:17,700 Yes, it affects how you see everything... 565 01:02:18,700 --> 01:02:22,700 I'm curious. Are you dreaming in their language? 566 01:02:31,700 --> 01:02:34,700 I've had some dreams. 567 01:02:36,700 --> 01:02:39,700 I don't think that makes me unfit to do this job. 568 01:02:59,700 --> 01:03:02,700 - Did you sleep? - A little. 569 01:03:03,700 --> 01:03:05,700 Know Mandarin? 570 01:03:17,700 --> 01:03:21,700 The voice you're about to hear belongs to the Chinese military chief. 571 01:03:23,700 --> 01:03:24,700 General Shang. 572 01:03:25,700 --> 01:03:27,700 Pull it up. 573 01:03:29,700 --> 01:03:33,700 We got a satellite feed of whose he's talking to, if you want to look. 574 01:03:34,700 --> 01:03:35,700 Wait go back. 575 01:03:37,700 --> 01:03:38,700 Stop. 576 01:03:40,700 --> 01:03:42,700 He is saying each of the 12 is offering advanced technology. 577 01:03:46,700 --> 01:03:49,700 Go back again... play. 578 01:03:52,700 --> 01:03:56,700 The sense team is attempting to decode the sense... 579 01:03:56,700 --> 01:03:59,700 "sense"? I dont know what that means. 580 01:04:00,700 --> 01:04:02,700 Something that will manage. 581 01:04:02,700 --> 01:04:06,700 Suits, honor and flowers. I don't... 582 01:04:07,700 --> 01:04:11,700 - I don't know, that's all. - I don't know what it means either. 583 01:04:11,700 --> 01:04:14,700 An hour ago, China mobilized forces... 584 01:04:14,700 --> 01:04:16,700 and now Russia is following suit. 585 01:04:16,700 --> 01:04:18,700 Shang is about to start something. 586 01:04:19,700 --> 01:04:21,700 All same suits... Suits... 587 01:04:22,700 --> 01:04:26,700 suits, honor, flowers... 588 01:04:26,700 --> 01:04:28,700 Colonel, those are all tile sets in Mahjong. 589 01:04:30,700 --> 01:04:32,700 God... are they...? 590 01:04:32,700 --> 01:04:35,700 Are they using a game to communicate with their Heptápodes? 591 01:04:37,700 --> 01:04:39,700 Maybe... why? 592 01:04:39,700 --> 01:04:43,700 Lets say I taught them chess instead of English. 593 01:04:43,700 --> 01:04:47,700 Every conversation would be a game, every idea expressed through opposition. 594 01:04:47,700 --> 01:04:49,700 Victory... defeat. You see the problem? 595 01:04:50,700 --> 01:04:53,700 If all I ever gave you was a hammer... 596 01:04:53,700 --> 01:04:55,700 Everything's a nail. 597 01:04:57,700 --> 01:04:59,700 We need to ask the big question. 598 01:05:00,700 --> 01:05:02,700 Ready or not. 599 01:05:49,700 --> 01:05:50,700 Heptapodes purpose. 600 01:06:00,700 --> 01:06:04,700 Purpose of heptapode. Earth. What is your purpose? 601 01:06:11,700 --> 01:06:13,700 Do we only have Costello? 602 01:06:18,700 --> 01:06:19,700 Ok. There you are. 603 01:06:42,700 --> 01:06:44,700 What is he saying? 604 01:06:52,700 --> 01:06:53,700 Offer weapon. 605 01:06:58,700 --> 01:07:02,700 You saw what they wrote. Using a word that they don't fully understand. 606 01:07:02,700 --> 01:07:04,700 Enough! 607 01:07:04,700 --> 01:07:06,700 Louise. 608 01:07:06,700 --> 01:07:08,700 We don't know if they understand 609 01:07:08,700 --> 01:07:11,700 the difference between a weapon and a tool. 610 01:07:11,700 --> 01:07:15,700 Our language like a culture is messy, and sometimes one can be both. 611 01:07:15,700 --> 01:07:18,700 I think it's quite possible that they are asking us to offer them something. 612 01:07:18,700 --> 01:07:20,700 Not the other way around. 613 01:07:20,700 --> 01:07:22,700 Like the first part of trade. 614 01:07:22,700 --> 01:07:25,700 So how do we clarify their intentions beyond these two words? 615 01:07:25,700 --> 01:07:29,700 I go back in.. right away we go back in... we clear this out.. 616 01:07:29,700 --> 01:07:32,700 - It's more complicated than that. - How is it more complicated than that? 617 01:07:33,700 --> 01:07:36,700 Col., the Secretary of Defense is on the line for you. 618 01:07:43,700 --> 01:07:47,700 We need to sit on this information till we know what it means. 619 01:07:47,700 --> 01:07:49,700 So we aren't sharing it with our enemies. We have to consider the idea 620 01:07:49,700 --> 01:07:53,700 that our visitors are prodding us to fight among ourselves, 621 01:07:53,700 --> 01:07:55,700 till only one faction prevails. 622 01:07:55,700 --> 01:07:57,700 - There is no evidence for that. - Sure there is. 623 01:07:57,700 --> 01:07:59,700 Just grab a history book. 624 01:07:59,700 --> 01:08:02,700 British in India, Germans with Rwanda. 625 01:08:03,700 --> 01:08:05,700 They even got a name for it in Hungary. 626 01:08:12,700 --> 01:08:15,700 We are a world with no single leader. 627 01:08:15,700 --> 01:08:18,700 It's impossible to deal with just one of us. 628 01:08:18,700 --> 01:08:20,700 We have the word weapon now... 629 01:08:20,700 --> 01:08:22,700 Yes general. 630 01:08:47,700 --> 01:08:48,700 What did they say? 631 01:08:49,700 --> 01:08:52,700 China and Russia are off the grid. They aren't speaking to anyone. 632 01:08:52,700 --> 01:08:55,700 Whatever they learnt in their last session has them spooked. 633 01:08:58,700 --> 01:08:59,700 Yes sir. 634 01:08:59,700 --> 01:09:01,700 We have orders to do the same. 635 01:09:01,700 --> 01:09:04,700 - Wait these are our allies! - Put your radio on silence! 636 01:09:04,700 --> 01:09:07,700 - Do it. - We received a message from the heptá... 637 01:09:08,700 --> 01:09:10,700 Damn it! 638 01:09:10,700 --> 01:09:14,700 We need to be talking to each other! Find out what this means. 639 01:09:22,700 --> 01:09:25,700 This cam is now offline... 640 01:09:29,700 --> 01:09:32,700 We've never re-entered the session before. 641 01:09:32,700 --> 01:09:34,700 Louise, trust me ok? We got time. 642 01:09:34,700 --> 01:09:36,700 Just gotta step on it, alright? 643 01:09:37,700 --> 01:09:39,700 "USE WEAPON" 644 01:09:39,700 --> 01:09:42,700 This is the alien message sent to provoke 645 01:09:42,700 --> 01:09:46,700 the Chinese government to withdraw their scientists from the international mission today. 646 01:09:46,700 --> 01:09:49,700 In a statement, General Shang said: 647 01:09:49,700 --> 01:09:51,700 "China no longer trusts the aliens 648 01:09:51,700 --> 01:09:52,700 who wants to divide us. 649 01:09:52,700 --> 01:09:54,700 Humanity must be protected. " 650 01:09:54,700 --> 01:09:56,700 China has asked for immediate talks at the UN. 651 01:10:01,700 --> 01:10:04,700 Alpha 1-9, this is Condor. Over. 652 01:10:08,700 --> 01:10:12,700 Alpha 1-9, this is Condor. Come in. Over. 653 01:10:17,700 --> 01:10:20,700 Captain Marks, Condor, not receiving a transmission. 654 01:10:20,700 --> 01:10:22,700 Let me know if you are listening. 655 01:10:23,700 --> 01:10:28,700 Capt. Marks, all escorts are ordered to cease all activites... 656 01:10:57,700 --> 01:11:00,700 No, no, no... Dr. Banks you can't go in there. 657 01:11:00,700 --> 01:11:02,700 - Just need to ask one question. - Dr. Banks! 658 01:11:03,700 --> 01:11:06,700 The session is closed. You can't go back in, it's dangerous... 659 01:11:06,700 --> 01:11:08,700 We just need 5 minutes. No sweat. 660 01:11:08,700 --> 01:11:10,700 Morris, Let him go. 661 01:11:12,700 --> 01:11:14,700 Hey, Abbott. 662 01:11:19,700 --> 01:11:22,700 So, what are calling our session? Session 37? 663 01:11:23,700 --> 01:11:27,700 - No 36 Part 2 - Ok. 664 01:11:33,700 --> 01:11:34,700 Why are you alone? 665 01:11:34,700 --> 01:11:36,700 Been attempting to call Capt. Marks. 666 01:11:36,700 --> 01:11:40,700 - The escorts are not responding. - Why not? 667 01:11:40,700 --> 01:11:42,700 Send security. 668 01:11:45,700 --> 01:11:48,700 Offer a weapon... question mark. 669 01:11:53,700 --> 01:11:55,700 They are offering us something. 670 01:12:05,700 --> 01:12:08,700 Technology, device, method... 671 01:12:08,700 --> 01:12:10,700 See this? This is a different word. 672 01:12:10,700 --> 01:12:13,700 This... this segment is a lot busier. 673 01:12:18,700 --> 01:12:21,700 Give... technology... 674 01:12:23,700 --> 01:12:24,700 ... Now. 675 01:12:33,700 --> 01:12:34,700 What's he doing? 676 01:12:40,700 --> 01:12:43,700 Capt. On your ten. 677 01:12:51,700 --> 01:12:53,700 security team imbound, sir. 678 01:12:53,700 --> 01:12:56,700 T-minus 4 minutes remaining. We need to see this through. 679 01:12:56,700 --> 01:12:58,700 Okay, this is it. Lock and load. 680 01:12:58,700 --> 01:13:01,700 - We just need to hold on until its done. - Copy that. 681 01:13:01,700 --> 01:13:03,700 Warning shots and suppressive fire only. 682 01:13:03,700 --> 01:13:06,700 Stay frosty and we can avoid casualties. 683 01:13:33,700 --> 01:13:35,700 Abbott wants me to write on the barrier. 684 01:13:42,700 --> 01:13:45,700 - Can you do that? - I don't know. 685 01:14:01,700 --> 01:14:03,700 I can't do it with both hands. 686 01:15:14,700 --> 01:15:16,700 Louise. 687 01:15:32,700 --> 01:15:33,700 What is that? 688 01:16:18,700 --> 01:16:21,700 Hey...Hey...Hey... Take it easy. 689 01:16:21,700 --> 01:16:24,700 You suffered a concussion. Just lay back. 690 01:16:27,700 --> 01:16:28,700 How you feeling? 691 01:16:37,700 --> 01:16:40,700 - How is Ian? - Well, same as you. He is ok. 692 01:16:42,700 --> 01:16:44,700 - Who... 693 01:16:44,700 --> 01:16:46,700 - Who did this? - Some soldiers. 694 01:16:46,700 --> 01:16:49,700 Been watching too much TV. 695 01:16:52,700 --> 01:16:55,700 - What is that? - take it easy... take it easy 696 01:16:55,700 --> 01:16:59,700 This site is no longer secure. We're standing by to evacuate. 697 01:16:59,700 --> 01:17:01,700 Where is Ian? 698 01:17:02,700 --> 01:17:04,700 Weber came and got him maybe 10 minutes ago. 699 01:17:05,700 --> 01:17:07,700 He wouldn't leave till he knew you were okay. 700 01:17:11,700 --> 01:17:15,700 The whole tent is on the clock to figure out whatever it is you were given up there. 701 01:17:21,700 --> 01:17:22,700 This is all of it? 702 01:17:23,700 --> 01:17:25,700 The feed wasn't interrupted by the explosion. 703 01:17:26,700 --> 01:17:28,700 Thats right. 704 01:17:30,700 --> 01:17:33,700 - You see something? - I don't know yet. 705 01:17:33,700 --> 01:17:36,700 I need my team get together with Louise's team. 706 01:17:36,700 --> 01:17:39,700 - I need everyone working on this. - We cannot leave. 707 01:17:39,700 --> 01:17:41,700 - Glad to see you awake. - We need to go back in there 708 01:17:41,700 --> 01:17:43,700 and explain to them that this wasn't our fault. 709 01:17:43,700 --> 01:17:45,700 - We can't go back inside. - We have to! 710 01:17:45,700 --> 01:17:47,700 What happened in there was an attack. 711 01:17:47,700 --> 01:17:50,700 We can hope for the best, but I have orders to prepare for retaliation. 712 01:17:50,700 --> 01:17:52,700 we may have to evacuate... 713 01:17:52,700 --> 01:17:55,700 That's a wrong move. As long as they stay, we have to stay. 714 01:18:29,700 --> 01:18:31,700 Well, they are not leaving. 715 01:18:33,700 --> 01:18:35,700 Why does this feel worse? 716 01:18:40,700 --> 01:18:42,700 China is on the offensive. 717 01:18:42,700 --> 01:18:46,700 They are positioning their military to blow the alien vessel right out of the sky. 718 01:18:46,700 --> 01:18:49,700 If this happens, we can't sit waiting for retaliation. 719 01:18:49,700 --> 01:18:51,700 So get prepared. 720 01:18:51,700 --> 01:18:54,700 The Air Force and Infantry are standing by. - Yes, sir. 721 01:18:54,700 --> 01:18:57,700 BREAKING NEWS 722 01:18:57,700 --> 01:19:00,700 Tonight, China becomes the first world power 723 01:19:00,700 --> 01:19:03,700 To declare war against the aliens. 724 01:19:03,700 --> 01:19:06,700 Following the failure of the diplomatic efforts of the United Nations, 725 01:19:06,700 --> 01:19:10,700 China has confirmed that its language experts tonight... 726 01:19:10,700 --> 01:19:13,700 delivered an ultimatum at the Shanghai site. 727 01:19:13,700 --> 01:19:14,700 In a televised statement, 728 01:19:14,700 --> 01:19:17,700 Gen. Shang, chairman of the People's Liberation Army, 729 01:19:17,700 --> 01:19:21,700 Said the aliens have 24 hours to leave Chinese territory, 730 01:19:21,700 --> 01:19:23,700 or face destruction. 731 01:19:23,700 --> 01:19:25,700 And he urged all other world leaders 732 01:19:25,700 --> 01:19:28,700 to unite with China and take a similar stance. 733 01:19:29,700 --> 01:19:32,700 With a huge build up of forces at their landing sites, 734 01:19:32,700 --> 01:19:34,700 Pakistan, Russia and Sudan 735 01:19:34,700 --> 01:19:37,700 Are thought to be following China's lead. 736 01:19:53,700 --> 01:19:55,700 It can't be random. 737 01:20:10,700 --> 01:20:12,700 It's going to take us years. 738 01:20:17,700 --> 01:20:19,700 Whats this term here? 739 01:20:23,700 --> 01:20:24,700 Mum. 740 01:20:27,700 --> 01:20:29,700 - Mother? - Hm? 741 01:20:29,700 --> 01:20:33,700 - sweetie? - Whats this term for that thing... 742 01:20:33,700 --> 01:20:35,700 Like a technical term... 743 01:20:35,700 --> 01:20:38,700 Where we both make a deal and we both get something out of it? 744 01:20:38,700 --> 01:20:41,700 - A compromise? - No... 745 01:20:42,700 --> 01:20:44,700 Like it's competition, 746 01:20:44,700 --> 01:20:47,700 But both sides end up happy. 747 01:20:48,700 --> 01:20:50,700 Like a win-win? 748 01:20:50,700 --> 01:20:52,700 more sciency than that. 749 01:20:52,700 --> 01:20:55,700 If you want science, call your father. 750 01:21:09,700 --> 01:21:11,700 Thank you. 751 01:21:21,700 --> 01:21:23,700 Sorry. 752 01:21:23,700 --> 01:21:26,700 It's okay. 753 01:21:30,700 --> 01:21:32,700 What time is it? 754 01:21:33,700 --> 01:21:36,700 It's time to open that bottle you've been hiding. 755 01:21:40,700 --> 01:21:42,700 You cracked something, didn't you? 756 01:21:43,700 --> 01:21:45,700 Yeah. Come here. 757 01:21:45,700 --> 01:21:50,700 Take a look at this section. It seems to be talking about time. 758 01:21:50,700 --> 01:21:53,700 You see the symbol of "time" - everywhere. 759 01:21:53,700 --> 01:21:55,700 So what is this? 760 01:21:56,700 --> 01:21:59,700 A formula for faster than light travel? 761 01:21:59,700 --> 01:22:01,700 Who can tell? 762 01:22:02,700 --> 01:22:05,700 It has too many gaps. Its not complete. 763 01:22:05,700 --> 01:22:06,700 Then it dawned on me. 764 01:22:09,700 --> 01:22:11,700 Right here. 765 01:22:12,700 --> 01:22:14,700 Stop focussing on the "1"s. Look at the "0"s. 766 01:22:14,700 --> 01:22:18,700 How much of it is data and how much of it is negative space? 767 01:22:19,700 --> 01:22:21,700 So I measured it. 768 01:22:23,700 --> 01:22:26,700 0.0833 recurring. 769 01:22:31,700 --> 01:22:33,700 Perhaps you'd like to add that as a fraction. 770 01:22:36,700 --> 01:22:38,700 1/12. 771 01:22:41,700 --> 01:22:45,700 What is saying right here, is that, this is one of twelve. 772 01:22:45,700 --> 01:22:49,700 - We are part of a larger hole. - Or 1 of 12 contestants for the prize. 773 01:22:49,700 --> 01:22:51,700 - Why do I have to talk to him? - We all working together here. 774 01:22:51,700 --> 01:22:56,700 We need to talk to the other sites, We need to help them with what they got from the other Heptapodes. 775 01:22:56,700 --> 01:22:58,700 In case you don't remember, we're blacked out. 776 01:22:58,700 --> 01:23:01,700 China just threatened to destroy their Shell. We are on our own. 777 01:23:01,700 --> 01:23:03,700 But it says that all the pieces fit in. 778 01:23:03,700 --> 01:23:05,700 And I'm telling you that no one else cares. 779 01:23:06,700 --> 01:23:09,700 Two hours ago we pulled this audio off a secured channel in Russia. 780 01:23:09,700 --> 01:23:12,700 Someone from their science team was broadcasting live. 781 01:23:14,700 --> 01:23:17,700 In their final session, the alien said: 782 01:23:17,700 --> 01:23:20,700 "There's no time. Many become one..." 783 01:23:21,700 --> 01:23:23,700 I feel we have all the given weapons. 784 01:23:23,700 --> 01:23:25,700 If anyone is receiving this... 785 01:23:26,700 --> 01:23:27,700 Please... 786 01:23:33,700 --> 01:23:34,700 Well, I mean... 787 01:23:35,700 --> 01:23:38,700 There are a lot of ways you can interpret what he said. 788 01:23:38,700 --> 01:23:40,700 I don't need an interpreter to know what this means. 789 01:23:40,700 --> 01:23:44,700 Russia just executed one of their own experts to keep their secret. 790 01:23:44,700 --> 01:23:46,700 "Many become one" can be their way of saying 791 01:23:46,700 --> 01:23:48,700 Some assembly required. 792 01:23:48,700 --> 01:23:51,700 Why hand it out to us in pieces? Why not give it all over? 793 01:23:51,700 --> 01:23:54,700 What better way to force us to work together for once? 794 01:23:55,700 --> 01:23:56,700 Even if I did believe you, 795 01:23:56,700 --> 01:24:00,700 How in the world are you going to get anyone else to play along, and give up their data? 796 01:24:01,700 --> 01:24:03,700 - We offer ours in return. - yeah? 797 01:24:05,700 --> 01:24:08,700 - What, trade? - It's a non zero sum game. 798 01:24:11,700 --> 01:24:13,700 Non zero sum game. 799 01:24:14,700 --> 01:24:17,700 Thats it. Thanks. 800 01:24:25,700 --> 01:24:28,700 9 of the landing sites have gone total comms blackout 801 01:24:28,700 --> 01:24:32,700 Only way to reach them is to physically drive and yell at the border guards which we are doing. 802 01:24:32,700 --> 01:24:33,700 But it won't be fast enough. 803 01:24:33,700 --> 01:24:36,700 There's gotta be a way to get them the message. 804 01:24:36,700 --> 01:24:39,700 To our allies, maybe. But at this stage, it's too little too late. 805 01:24:39,700 --> 01:24:42,700 What we need is to get all the other nations online... 806 01:24:42,700 --> 01:24:46,700 before one starts global war and there's no way for us to reach them 807 01:24:46,700 --> 01:24:49,700 Wait. Hold on a second. There is. 808 01:24:50,700 --> 01:24:51,700 It's right above us. 809 01:24:52,700 --> 01:24:54,700 That's problematic for us right now. 810 01:24:54,700 --> 01:24:57,700 The Pentagon is convinced that our Shell will retaliate. 811 01:24:57,700 --> 01:25:00,700 My guess is they'll order us to evacuate within the hour. 812 01:25:01,700 --> 01:25:04,700 Look they are not our enemy. They made no act of aggression towards us. 813 01:25:04,700 --> 01:25:06,700 Maybe that's their way of being aggressive. 814 01:25:06,700 --> 01:25:09,700 - That's not the question. - Then what is the question? 815 01:25:10,700 --> 01:25:14,700 How do we get you back in that room when it's half a mile straight up? 816 01:25:14,700 --> 01:25:16,700 I think our work here is done. 817 01:25:16,700 --> 01:25:19,700 It's in the hands of our superiors now. 818 01:25:39,700 --> 01:25:41,700 What the hell is she doing? 819 01:28:58,700 --> 01:29:00,700 Costello? 820 01:29:02,700 --> 01:29:04,700 Where is Abbott? 821 01:29:14,700 --> 01:29:17,700 "ABBOTT IS DEATH PROCESS" 822 01:29:33,700 --> 01:29:35,700 I'm sorry. 823 01:29:37,700 --> 01:29:39,700 We're sorry. 824 01:29:43,700 --> 01:29:45,700 I need you to... 825 01:29:46,700 --> 01:29:50,700 I need you to... to send a message... to the other sites. 826 01:29:56,700 --> 01:29:59,700 LOUISE HAS WEAPON 827 01:30:07,700 --> 01:30:09,700 "USE WEAPON" 828 01:30:09,700 --> 01:30:13,700 I don't... I don't understand. 829 01:30:13,700 --> 01:30:16,700 What is your purpose here? 830 01:30:23,700 --> 01:30:26,700 "WE HELP HUMANITY" 831 01:30:32,700 --> 01:30:35,700 "IN THREE THOUSAND YEARS" 832 01:30:37,700 --> 01:30:41,700 "WE NEED HUMANITY HELP" 833 01:30:43,700 --> 01:30:45,700 How can you know the future? 834 01:31:02,700 --> 01:31:04,700 I don't... 835 01:31:05,700 --> 01:31:09,700 I don't understand. Who is this child? 836 01:31:15,700 --> 01:31:18,700 The program is called "Mommy and Daddy talk to animals." 837 01:31:30,700 --> 01:31:33,700 "LOUISE SEES FUTURE" 838 01:31:44,700 --> 01:31:47,700 "WEAPON OPENS TIME" 839 01:31:53,700 --> 01:31:55,700 Wait... No! Wait! 840 01:32:45,700 --> 01:32:46,700 - Dr. Banks! - Louise! 841 01:32:46,700 --> 01:32:48,700 Are you alright? 842 01:32:51,700 --> 01:32:53,700 - You alright? - Yeah. 843 01:32:53,700 --> 01:32:55,700 Come here. 844 01:32:55,700 --> 01:32:56,700 I tried to understand. But they... 845 01:32:56,700 --> 01:32:59,700 It doesn't matter now. We have orders to evacuate. 846 01:32:59,700 --> 01:33:01,700 - Why? - Russia and Sudan 847 01:33:01,700 --> 01:33:02,700 are following China. 848 01:33:05,700 --> 01:33:07,700 Ian... I do not understand why...? 849 01:33:07,700 --> 01:33:09,700 Help me, Mama. 850 01:33:09,700 --> 01:33:11,700 Louise... 851 01:33:12,700 --> 01:33:13,700 Mom! 852 01:33:15,700 --> 01:33:17,700 Momma! 853 01:33:19,700 --> 01:33:21,700 Sorry, honey. 854 01:33:25,700 --> 01:33:27,700 What day is it, do you know baby? 855 01:33:27,700 --> 01:33:28,700 Sunday. 856 01:33:34,700 --> 01:33:36,700 Are you gonna leave me like Daddy did? 857 01:33:37,700 --> 01:33:40,700 Oh, Hannah, honey, your daddy didn't leave you. 858 01:33:41,700 --> 01:33:43,700 You're gonna see him... this weekend. 859 01:33:44,700 --> 01:33:47,700 He doesn't look at me the same way anymore. 860 01:33:55,700 --> 01:33:56,700 It's my fault. 861 01:33:59,700 --> 01:34:03,700 I told him something that he wasn't ready to hear. 862 01:34:04,700 --> 01:34:06,700 What? 863 01:34:08,700 --> 01:34:09,700 Well... 864 01:34:10,700 --> 01:34:12,700 Believe it or not... 865 01:34:12,700 --> 01:34:15,700 I know something that's going to happen. 866 01:34:17,700 --> 01:34:20,700 I can't explain how I know it, I just do. 867 01:34:21,700 --> 01:34:24,700 And when I told your daddy, he got really mad. 868 01:34:26,700 --> 01:34:29,700 He said I made the wrong choice. 869 01:34:31,700 --> 01:34:34,700 What? Whats going to happen? 870 01:34:37,700 --> 01:34:39,700 It has to do with a... 871 01:34:39,700 --> 01:34:41,700 A very rare disease. 872 01:34:44,700 --> 01:34:46,700 And its unstoppable. 873 01:34:48,700 --> 01:34:50,700 Kind of like you are. 874 01:34:51,700 --> 01:34:52,700 You're so amazing 875 01:34:53,700 --> 01:34:57,700 And your poetry and all the other amazing things that you share with the world. 876 01:34:58,700 --> 01:35:02,700 - I'm unstoppable? - Yeah. 877 01:35:19,700 --> 01:35:20,700 I got you... 878 01:35:22,700 --> 01:35:23,700 I got you. 879 01:35:24,700 --> 01:35:25,700 Louise. 880 01:35:27,700 --> 01:35:29,700 I just realized why my husband left me. 881 01:35:29,700 --> 01:35:31,700 My husband left me. 882 01:35:31,700 --> 01:35:33,700 You were married? 883 01:35:34,700 --> 01:35:35,700 Let's get out of here. 884 01:36:10,700 --> 01:36:12,700 - Mamma. - Yeah? 885 01:36:12,700 --> 01:36:14,700 Why my name is Hannah? 886 01:36:20,700 --> 01:36:23,700 Your name is very special. 887 01:36:23,700 --> 01:36:25,700 Because it is a palindrome. 888 01:36:25,700 --> 01:36:29,700 It reads the same forward and backward. 889 01:36:31,700 --> 01:36:35,700 - Turn it off. - That goes in the back. 890 01:36:54,700 --> 01:36:56,700 "UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE" 891 01:37:04,700 --> 01:37:05,700 "TO HANNAH" 892 01:37:05,700 --> 01:37:07,700 Hey! 893 01:37:07,700 --> 01:37:09,700 We're done here. 894 01:37:09,700 --> 01:37:11,700 Let's take this with us. 895 01:37:16,700 --> 01:37:18,700 "UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE BY LOUISE BANKS" 896 01:37:18,700 --> 01:37:19,700 TRANSLATING HEPTÃPODES 897 01:37:36,700 --> 01:37:37,700 I can read it. 898 01:37:41,700 --> 01:37:43,700 - I know what it is. - What? 899 01:37:43,700 --> 01:37:46,700 It's not a weapon. It's a gift. 900 01:37:46,700 --> 01:37:48,700 The weapon is their language. 901 01:37:48,700 --> 01:37:50,700 They gave it all to us. Do you understand what that means? 902 01:37:50,700 --> 01:37:53,700 So we can learn Heptapode? If we survive. 903 01:37:53,700 --> 01:37:56,700 If you learn it... When you really learn it, 904 01:37:56,700 --> 01:37:59,700 you begin to perceive time the way they do. 905 01:37:59,700 --> 01:38:01,700 So you get to see what's to come. 906 01:38:01,700 --> 01:38:04,700 But time, it isn't the same for them. 907 01:38:04,700 --> 01:38:06,700 - It is non linear. - Look... 908 01:38:06,700 --> 01:38:09,700 We did our best but it wasn't enough. 909 01:38:10,700 --> 01:38:13,700 You will be lifting off in 5 minutes. 910 01:38:13,700 --> 01:38:17,700 Ian, Louise... It was an honor to work with you. 911 01:38:18,700 --> 01:38:20,700 Good luck. 912 01:38:23,700 --> 01:38:24,700 Colonel... 913 01:38:31,700 --> 01:38:33,700 I'm going to find out where we are going. 914 01:38:41,700 --> 01:38:43,700 Wake up, Mummy. 915 01:39:19,700 --> 01:39:21,700 Dr. Banks... 916 01:39:22,700 --> 01:39:23,700 It's a pleasure. 917 01:39:23,700 --> 01:39:27,700 General Shang, the pleasure is mine, really. 918 01:39:27,700 --> 01:39:29,700 Your president said... 919 01:39:29,700 --> 01:39:33,700 It was an honor to host me at the celebration. 920 01:39:33,700 --> 01:39:35,700 - Of course. - But I confess... 921 01:39:35,700 --> 01:39:39,700 The only reason why I am here is... 922 01:39:40,700 --> 01:39:42,700 To meet you in person. 923 01:39:43,700 --> 01:39:46,700 Me? Well, Im flattered. Thank you. 924 01:39:46,700 --> 01:39:50,700 18 months ago, you did something remarkable. 925 01:39:51,700 --> 01:39:55,700 Something not even my superior has done. 926 01:39:57,700 --> 01:40:00,700 - What's that? - You changed my mind. 927 01:40:02,700 --> 01:40:06,700 You are the reason for this unification. 928 01:40:07,700 --> 01:40:10,700 All because you reached out to me on my private number. 929 01:40:13,700 --> 01:40:16,700 Your private number? General I don't know your private number... 930 01:40:24,700 --> 01:40:25,700 Now you know. 931 01:40:28,700 --> 01:40:31,700 I do not claim to know how your mind works, but... 932 01:40:32,700 --> 01:40:35,700 I believe it was important for you to see that. 933 01:40:37,700 --> 01:40:39,700 I called you didn't I? 934 01:40:40,700 --> 01:40:41,700 Yes, you did. 935 01:40:53,700 --> 01:40:55,700 Louise... 936 01:41:11,700 --> 01:41:13,700 Alright, let's shut down the system. 937 01:41:13,700 --> 01:41:17,700 Sir... there's a Sat-Line here dialling China. 938 01:41:19,700 --> 01:41:21,700 Here? What do you mean here? 939 01:41:23,700 --> 01:41:25,700 Come on, answer. 940 01:41:26,700 --> 01:41:28,700 Whose phone is it? 941 01:41:32,700 --> 01:41:34,700 It's your phone, sir. 942 01:41:40,700 --> 01:41:42,700 Search base camp now. 943 01:41:42,700 --> 01:41:45,700 Find out who is using that phone. 944 01:41:45,700 --> 01:41:47,700 - Hold on to those co-ordinates. - Yes sir. 945 01:41:47,700 --> 01:41:50,700 C'mon... What am I saying? 946 01:41:51,700 --> 01:41:52,700 What am I saying? 947 01:41:53,700 --> 01:41:55,700 okay. 948 01:42:03,700 --> 01:42:04,700 okay. 949 01:42:05,700 --> 01:42:08,700 I never forget what you said. 950 01:42:19,700 --> 01:42:22,700 You told me my wife's dying words. 951 01:42:40,700 --> 01:42:41,700 We found the source of the phone call. 952 01:42:41,700 --> 01:42:44,700 It is in the clean room. Waiting for instructions. 953 01:42:45,700 --> 01:42:47,700 Louise... What are you doing? 954 01:42:48,700 --> 01:42:50,700 - What are you doing? - Changing someone's mind. 955 01:42:50,700 --> 01:42:52,700 Buy me 20 seconds. 956 01:42:52,700 --> 01:42:54,700 - We don't have time. - Trust me. 957 01:42:54,700 --> 01:42:57,700 - 20 seconds. Do you trust me? - Now? It's all right. 958 01:42:57,700 --> 01:42:59,700 Dr. Banks... 959 01:43:01,700 --> 01:43:03,700 Drop the phone, or we shoot. 960 01:43:06,700 --> 01:43:09,700 - Drop it! - Im sorry! 961 01:43:11,700 --> 01:43:13,700 You are committing an act of treason! 962 01:43:19,700 --> 01:43:21,700 - Drop it! - It's done. 963 01:43:21,700 --> 01:43:23,700 I got it. 964 01:43:37,700 --> 01:43:40,700 The communications blackout from all 12 landing sites... 965 01:43:40,700 --> 01:43:43,700 continues this evening... 966 01:43:43,700 --> 01:43:46,700 Hold on... We are just hearing. 967 01:43:46,700 --> 01:43:49,700 - We are going to cut this report to tell you. - Latest news. 968 01:43:49,700 --> 01:43:51,700 China has called an emergency press conference... 969 01:43:51,700 --> 01:43:54,700 General Shang, commander in chief of the People's Liberation Army... 970 01:43:54,700 --> 01:43:58,700 Has announced in an emergency press conference that China is standing down. 971 01:43:58,700 --> 01:44:00,700 China is stating that all the intelligence they have received... 972 01:44:01,700 --> 01:44:04,700 Will be shared immediately with all the other landing sites... 973 01:44:04,700 --> 01:44:07,700 Scientist from around the world are shifting through new information from the UK, Japan, 974 01:44:07,700 --> 01:44:10,700 The Russian army are now revealing 975 01:44:10,700 --> 01:44:14,700 information they acquired from both their landing sites and have declared the Black Sea a demilitarized zone... 976 01:46:06,700 --> 01:46:10,700 So, Hannah... 977 01:46:11,700 --> 01:46:13,700 This is where your story begins. 978 01:46:15,700 --> 01:46:17,700 The day they departed. 979 01:46:21,700 --> 01:46:23,700 Are you alright? 980 01:46:26,700 --> 01:46:29,700 Despite knowing the journey... 981 01:46:29,700 --> 01:46:31,700 and where it leads... 982 01:46:33,700 --> 01:46:35,700 I embrace it. 983 01:46:38,700 --> 01:46:41,700 And I welcome every moment of it. 984 01:46:56,700 --> 01:47:00,700 H-A-N-N-A-H. 985 01:47:14,700 --> 01:47:16,700 Now backwards. 986 01:47:16,700 --> 01:47:20,700 H-A-N-N-A-H. 987 01:47:20,700 --> 01:47:22,700 Hannah. 988 01:47:26,700 --> 01:47:27,700 You ready, baby? 989 01:47:28,700 --> 01:47:31,700 - Hey. - Hey. 990 01:47:31,700 --> 01:47:32,700 - It's okay? - Yes you can go. 991 01:47:33,700 --> 01:47:35,700 Daddy! 992 01:47:44,700 --> 01:47:47,700 Are you ok? I'll just roll over you. 993 01:47:50,700 --> 01:47:52,700 Are you ready? 994 01:47:56,700 --> 01:47:58,700 Guess what... Star stuff. 995 01:48:00,700 --> 01:48:02,700 - Ian. - Yeah. 996 01:48:02,700 --> 01:48:04,700 If you see your whole life, from start to finish... 997 01:48:08,700 --> 01:48:10,700 Would you change things? 998 01:48:16,700 --> 01:48:18,700 Maybe I... 999 01:48:19,700 --> 01:48:22,700 I say what I feel more often. I don't know. 1000 01:48:38,700 --> 01:48:40,700 I've had my head tilted up to the stars 1001 01:48:40,700 --> 01:48:42,700 for as long as I can remember. 1002 01:48:44,700 --> 01:48:47,700 But you know what surprised me the most? 1003 01:48:49,700 --> 01:48:51,700 It wasn't meeting them. 1004 01:48:56,700 --> 01:48:57,700 It was meeting you. 1005 01:49:38,700 --> 01:49:41,700 I'd forgotten how good it felt to be held by you. 1006 01:49:51,700 --> 01:49:52,700 Do you want to make a baby? 1007 01:50:29,700 --> 01:50:30,700 Yes... yeah!