The Guilty

Police officer Asger Holm begins his shift at the station, eager to leave behind his telephone duty role. The mundane routine of the day begins as calls start pouring in, revealing the nature of the work he is currently engaged in.

Asger receives a call from a man who claims he has been robbed in a red light district. His boss Bo finds humor in the situation, leading Asger to wonder about the deeper implications of the man's distress.

An unexpected call from a journalist catches Asger off-guard, leading him to abruptly cut the conversation short. His superior admonishes him for blurring the lines between personal and work matters, leaving Asger visibly shaken.

Asger receives a call from Iben, who initially seems to engage in a mundane conversation. However, as he converses, Asger realizes she is actually in a perilous situation, being abducted while in a moving vehicle.

After Iben's call drops, Asger tracks her down through her phone records and speaks to her young daughter, Mathilde. Mathilde shares her fears for her mother and baby brother, intensifying Asger's urgency to resolve the situation.

Asger learns about Iben's abductor, Michael, who has a history of violent behavior. This revelation heightens the stakes and compels Asger to push for a quicker response from his colleagues.

Frustrated by procedural limitations, Asger presses his superiors for immediate action regarding Iben's case. His emotional turmoil is palpable as a colleague offers support, but Asger remains focused on his duty.

Mathilde informs Asger of police presence at her home, initially giving him hope. Unfortunately, the news takes a tragic turn when he learns that Oliver, Mathilde's baby brother, has died, leaving Asger devastated.

Iben finally connects with Asger again from the van, revealing the escalating danger she is in. Asger learns that Iben is instructed by Michael to defend herself amidst increasing tension.

Asger discovers that Iben had suffered a mental breakdown that led to her inadvertently harming her child. This realization adds depth to the tragedy unfolding before him and compels Asger to empathize with her plight.

In a dramatic turn, Asger attempts to prevent Iben from jumping off a bridge. He shares his own past struggles to connect with her emotionally, trying to guide her to safety amidst the chaos.

As the police finally move in to rescue Iben, the tension peaks. Asger’s journey through this harrowing day culminates in a moment of relief as Iben is saved, though he carries the weight of the day’s losses.

In the aftermath of the traumatic day, Asger retains a heavy heart. He makes one final phone call as he exits the station, contemplating the emotional toll and lessons learned from the tragic events.