Zone 414

Begin in three, two, one.

You're cleared.

This place... it must end.

Look at me.

Look at me!

I'm so afraid for you.

You know, I hear the future like a voice.

Do you know what it says?

It says that all of these men will perish

along with those who help them.

Complete, time recorded.

Please leave, Mr. Carmichael.

Mr. Veidt will be with you in a moment

to finish your evaluation.

You said you take your coffee black, yes?

Yeah. I prefer my food untampered.

Untampered?

That's a way to put it.

Untampered.

I'm Joseph veidt.

You're the one who contacted me?

No. No, I'm the one who sees the candidates.

I'm the psychologist of the family.

Times like these, I prove my usefulness.

Sit down.

Virtually no hesitation.

This is the fastest time we've seen.

Jaden was programmed to defy,

to evoke an empathy response. Most people never take the shot.

I know what's alive and what isn't.

Because we told you that Jaden was a machine.

But we could have lied to you.

Then you would be a murderer.

Then the veidt corporation would be my accomplice.

You make machines. You said it was a machine.

I usually find the simplest way to look at things is best.

You have military experience.

Do you have problems with authority?

Anybody ever answer that question with anything but a no?

Do you have problems with authority?

No.

You were a police detective.

You retired.

Uh. The file gives no reason for your retirement.

You're a top-ten listed company.

I'm sure you found out why I retired.

Well, I would like to hear it from you.

During the apprehension of an assailant...

My partner and the assailant were both fatally wounded.

How?

The assailant took my partner hostage.

I did not follow protocol.

Why didn't you follow protocol?

Do you regret what you did?

I live with what I did.

Instead of charging you with a crime,

the police department allowed you to retire.

Is that a problem?

Not right now.

We reached out to potential hires through uncommon channels.

It wards off some people. Why did you respond?

I need the money.

Even though you don't know what the job is?

Still need the money.

And if I told you the job was killing someone,

would that change your mind?

Yeah. I'd tell you to go fuck yourself.

Hmm.

My part of the evaluation is done.

You've earned the right to meet my brother.

Hello, David.

Welcome to my humble empire.

Come, come.

The task is my daughter...

Melissa.

Three weeks ago, she went missing.

And you didn't go to the police?

I don't need them to find her for me.

I know exactly where she is.

I need someone discreet...

Someone that won't ruin pragmatism with principle.

I'm not sure I understand.

I'm sure you don't.

Let me assist you.

What do you know about zone 414?

Well, that's the only place where androids are allowed

to freely interact with human beings.

My androids.

Yeah.

Do you know what I did with my technology?

I built the antidote

to the loneliness of the modern world.

Companionship is rare these days.

I saw a gap, and I filled it.

So the government rewarded me with zone 414,

a place where I could field test my creations

to see how they interact with humanity.

Zone 414, the city of robots.

Have you been there?

Uh. A cop's wage doesn't usually afford luxuries, no.

It has become quite the destination, hasn't it?

My little metropolitan Eden

with all the grime and none of the crime.

I was advised to charge 100,000 pounds.

I said, "no, charge one million."

Five days later...

I had a six-month waiting list.

For 20 million pounds,

you could buy one of my beautiful creations,

and I sold 17 last year.

Of course you have to apply for a license,

submit yourself to government monitoring and blah-blah-blah.

I didn't know it was legal to have 'em outside the zone.

It isn't for someone like you.

Mr. Carmichael...

My daughter is in zone 414,

and I need you to retrieve her for me...

Without incident.

You see, my Eden is fragile.

It may look like a city, but it is as much a construction

as the machine standing behind me.

People must feel that the place is safe... controlled.

Police searching

for my troublemaking offspring...

Would upset the balance.

I need you to bring her back to me.

Your original offer was one million pounds.

Well, now it's two...

'Cause you are the right fit for this.

I can see that.

How do you know she's even in there?

It is the only place she would go.

Hmm.

That will get you into the zone.

And whatever else you need whilst you're there

will be provided for you.

And when you get there, find Jane.

Who's Jane?

Jane might be my best creation.

Problematic at times, but, oh, so unique.

Melissa was always so fond of her.

I would start your search there.

Hmm.

Well, hello, Jane.

How are you feeling?

Are you feeling fine?

I wanted to see what you're made of, Jane.

I would die for you.

I'm gonna make you die for me.

I'm gonna have to hurt you bad.

The veidt corporation

cannot be held responsible for any damage

to personal property in the zone.

Any Android malfunction should be reported immediately

to the veidt corporation.

Please use our androids responsibly.

Continuous use of droids may result in behavioral anomalies.

Turn around.

Face me.

And I can ask 'em anything I want?

Anything you want.

Tell me you love me.

I love you.

Tell me again.

I love you.

Um. Not this one.

She looks too smart.

Let me show you the others.

One of our top sellers.

Turn around.

Face me.

Touch her.

Hmm.

Hmm.

You're warm.

Tell me that you love me.

I love you.

Tell me again.

I love you.

No, not this one.

Understood.

Follow me.

If you would like a man, all you need to do is ask.

What you choose here remains absolutely confidential.

Vehicle approaching. Stand by.

Go in.

Open the gate!

Warning. Gate opening.

Warning. Gate opening.

Warning. Gate opening.

Any Android malfunction

should be reported immediately to the veidt corporation.

Please use our androids responsibly.

Continuous use of droids may result...

Did I get it right?

It's important that I get it right.

You look beautiful.

Something's still wrong, isn't it?

Yes.

Her hair was blond.