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Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut - Episode 1

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EXTRA : First stage jettison complete. (0:00:16.47)
EXTRA : Temperature stabilized at 20C. (0:00:21.31)
EXTRA : "Successful launch of
Artificial Satellite Parusnyĭ Two"
(0:00:23.27)
EXTRA : Respiratory rate:
four times normal. No issues.
(0:00:26.98)
EXTRA : Leaving the atmosphere.
We're officially zero-G.
(0:00:31.69)
EXTRA : Orbit insertion successful! (0:00:35.99)
EXTRA : Vital signs normal. It's alive in space! (0:00:39.62)
EXTRA : That day, an animal flew in space
for the first time in history.
(0:00:44.75)
EXTRA : The UZSR's incredible feat
shocked the entire world.
(0:00:54.13)
EXTRA : The UZSR's incredible feat
shocked the entire world.
(0:00:55.30)
Lev Leps : Someday, I'll go! (0:01:14.15)
Irina Luminesk : Sinus Iridum, Palus Somni,
Mare Tranquillitatis...
(0:01:27.46)
EXTRA : In an era where humans
have yet to reach the cosmos,
(0:01:39.84)
EXTRA : this is the story of a boy and girl who
risk their lives for their love of space.
(0:01:44.64)
EXTRA : After the World War
which divided the globe,
(0:03:30.00)
EXTRA : the east's Zirnitra Union (0:03:33.29)
EXTRA : and west's United Kingdom of Arnack (0:03:36.54)
EXTRA : set their sights on space,
which was yet unclaimed.
(0:03:39.71)
EXTRA : The UZSR moved first. (0:03:45.01)
EXTRA : On October 4th, 1957, the UZSR
launched the first satellite into orbit.
(0:03:47.85)
EXTRA : On October 4th, 1957, the UZSR
launched the first satellite into orbit.
(0:03:48.56)
EXTRA : One month after, they put
the first animal into space.
(0:03:55.11)
EXTRA : The United Kingdom's response
exploded two seconds after launch.
(0:03:59.98)
EXTRA : The UZSR was unstoppable. (0:04:08.12)
EXTRA : The UK triumphs at making burgers,
but the UZSR triumphs at lunar landings.
(0:04:10.75)
Fjodor Gergiev : The UK triumphs at making burgers,
but the UZSR triumphs at lunar landings.
(0:04:13.04)
EXTRA : Their dignity on the line, (0:04:19.46)
EXTRA : the nations raced to claim
the first human spaceflight.
(0:04:23.30)
EXTRA : the nations raced to claim
the first human spaceflight.
(0:04:25.39)
Lev Leps : Cosmonaut Lev Leps has returned home! (0:04:49.53)
Mikhail Yashin : Who's a cosmonaut now? (0:04:53.20)
Roza Plevitskaya : You're just a reserve. (0:04:55.29)
Lev Leps : In spirit, okay? In spirit... (0:04:59.38)
EXTRA : Thank goodness. The trip's finally over. (0:05:34.33)
Lieutenant Victor : Hey, Lev! (0:05:39.96)
Lev Leps : What is it, sir? (0:05:41.21)
Lieutenant Victor : Follow me. Comrade Chief wants to talk. (0:05:43.51)
Lieutenant Victor : Follow me. Comrade Chief wants to talk. (0:05:44.01)
Lev Leps : The Chief? (0:05:46.84)
Mikhail Yashin : What'd you do now? (0:05:47.97)
Lev Leps : Nothing at all! (0:05:49.68)
EXTRA : It's gotta be something. He wouldn't
come way out here for nothing.
(0:05:51.43)
EXTRA : Was nice knowing you. (0:05:56.31)
Lieutenant Victor : Hurry up, Lev! (0:06:01.02)
Lev Leps : Yes, sir! (0:06:02.73)
Slava Koronin : Long time no see. (0:06:05.19)
Slava Koronin : I take it you're training hard to be
selected for the first, human spaceflight?
(0:06:07.03)
Slava Koronin : I take it you're training hard to be
selected for the first, human spaceflight?
(0:06:08.99)
Lev Leps : Yes, Comrade Chief! (0:06:12.53)
Slava Koronin : Though after your incident, you were
demoted to a reserve candidate.
(0:06:14.54)
Slava Koronin : Your marks are high, but presently,
there's zero chance that you're chosen.
(0:06:19.58)
Lev Leps : I understand that. (0:06:25.59)
Slava Koronin : But I have other uses for your talent.
I'm assigning you to a certain project.
(0:06:26.88)
Lev Leps : Huh? Yes, sir! (0:06:34.31)
Slava Koronin : The Manned Spaceflight Project, "Mechta" (0:06:36.73)
Slava Koronin : Our mission is the same, but the
Committee has added a new objective.
(0:06:41.02)
Fjodor Gergiev : Let's finish the UK off! (0:06:46.86)
Fjodor Gergiev : When we put a human in space,
I want it broadcast live to the world!
(0:06:49.49)
Lev Leps : A live broadcast? But if we fail,
we can't cover it up like we have before.
(0:06:54.66)
Slava Koronin : Precisely. That presents us
with a huge problem.
(0:07:00.79)
Slava Koronin : Isn't that right, Dr. Mozhaysky? (0:07:05.46)
Slava Koronin : Isn't that right, Dr. Mozhaysky? (0:07:07.21)
EXTRA : There're things a dog can't tell us: (0:07:08.42)
EXTRA : Can people function in zero gravity?
Will seeing the globe break their spirit?
(0:07:11.34)
EXTRA : Our cosmonauts are like heroes. (0:07:16.77)
EXTRA : If one is hurt or killed during
the broadcast, it'll be a disaster.
(0:07:19.64)
EXTRA : If one is hurt or killed during
the broadcast, it'll be a disaster.
(0:07:21.94)
Slava Koronin : When we brought this up to the Committee, (0:07:24.36)
Slava Koronin : they demanded we perform
an outrageous experiment.
(0:07:27.23)
Lev Leps : To use people? (0:07:31.61)
EXTRA : Experimental subjects are mere objects. (0:07:33.82)
Slava Koronin : The Supreme Leader has given us the order.
If we fail, our lives may be forfeit.
(0:07:36.74)
Lev Leps : What must I do? (0:07:45.67)
EXTRA : Hmm? (0:07:47.63)
Lev Leps : I'm the subject, right? (0:07:48.67)
EXTRA : You fool. If we sent you to space,
you'd be a full-fledged cosmonaut.
(0:07:50.51)
Lev Leps : Then who is? (0:07:56.64)
EXTRA : Not a human, but a vampire. (0:07:58.31)
Lev Leps : Vampire? (0:08:01.43)
EXTRA : Vampires are a rare species, isolated deep
in the mountains of UZSR territory.
(0:08:05.19)
EXTRA : Most people have a terrifying image
of them from movies and novels,
(0:08:10.65)
EXTRA : but have never seen one. (0:08:15.70)
EXTRA : Lev was one of those people. (0:08:19.45)
EXTRA : Come out of there. (0:08:51.53)
Lev Leps : That girl's a vampire? (0:09:10.34)
EXTRA : That's right. Tracking ID: N44. (0:09:13.38)
EXTRA : Though their species has
peculiar traits and abilities,
(0:09:18.60)
EXTRA : they're biologically close to humans. (0:09:23.18)
EXTRA : Therefore, an ideal subject
for our experiment.
(0:09:26.48)
EXTRA : They don't classify as humans,
so it won't count as human flight.
(0:09:30.07)
EXTRA : And if she dies, it's an easy cover-up. (0:09:35.20)
EXTRA : Now then, Lev... (0:09:43.08)
Lev Leps : Yes, sir! (0:09:45.16)
EXTRA : Your mission is as follows... (0:09:46.87)
EXTRA : You have four objectives. (0:09:49.75)
EXTRA : One: for roughly two months until launch,
you're to monitor and train N44.
(0:09:53.25)
EXTRA : Two: keep N44's identity
a secret from civilians.
(0:10:01.93)
Lev Leps : Irina Luminesk... Age 21? (0:10:07.39)
EXTRA : Three: ensure N44 does not escape. (0:10:11.36)
EXTRA : Four: live in the adjacent room
to monitor N44 at all times.
(0:10:15.36)
EXTRA : Four: live in the adjacent room
to monitor N44 at all times.
(0:10:15.90)
Lev Leps : Wait... I'm living here, too? (0:10:20.91)
EXTRA : Your personal effects
were moved to the next cell.
(0:10:23.58)
EXTRA : Stand up, N44. (0:10:33.46)
EXTRA : Lev, when you take her outside,
make sure to hide her ears.
(0:10:35.84)
Lev Leps : We can go outside? (0:10:41.51)
EXTRA : Think of it like walking a dog so the
solitude doesn't bore you to death.
(0:10:43.81)
EXTRA : Well, I'll be on my way. (0:10:50.15)
Lev Leps : I'm all on my own? (0:10:52.86)
EXTRA : As if. You'll have a helper
well-versed in vampires.
(0:10:54.73)
EXTRA : Anya! (0:10:59.65)
EXTRA : She's young, but bright.
She'll fill you in on the details.
(0:11:01.61)
Anya Simonyan : Nice to meet you!
I'm N44's health manager, Anya!
(0:11:06.45)
Lev Leps : N-Nice to meet you. (0:11:13.84)
EXTRA : I think you know, but treat N44 like
an experimental subject--like an object.
(0:11:16.76)
Lev Leps : Yes, sir! (0:11:23.35)
Lev Leps : My dreams are done for. (0:11:31.69)
Anya Simonyan : May I continue now? (0:11:35.52)
Lev Leps : Yeah, sorry. (0:11:37.69)
Anya Simonyan : Vampires are weak against sunlight,
so training will last from dusk till dawn.
(0:11:39.28)
Lev Leps : Meaning I've gotta sleep all day long? (0:11:45.62)
Lev Leps : By the way, does sunlight
turn 'em into ashes?
(0:11:49.54)
Anya Simonyan : No! That's a myth! (0:11:53.63)
Anya Simonyan : It'll just cause their skin to tingle,
but they do seem to get heatstroke easily.
(0:11:56.09)
Anya Simonyan : However, night vision
allows them to see in the dark.
(0:12:03.13)
Lev Leps : Yeah? (0:12:07.68)
Anya Simonyan : Lev, here's today's schedule. (0:12:11.27)
Lev Leps : Meal, city tour, sleeping
until dusk tomorrow...
(0:12:14.27)
Lev Leps : Meal? (0:12:19.48)
Lev Leps : Does she drink blood? (0:12:27.49)
Anya Simonyan : No, she'll have the same meals as you. (0:12:29.16)
Lev Leps : Not blood? (0:12:32.62)
Anya Simonyan : No! The other candidates are
in the cafeteria, so go introduce her!
(0:12:33.87)
Lev Leps : Roger that. (0:12:41.05)
Lev Leps : Let's go, Irina. Put these on. (0:12:44.51)
Anya Simonyan : Lev! You mustn't use her name! (0:12:48.14)
Lev Leps : I'll call her Irina
when we're around town.
(0:12:50.60)
Anya Simonyan : Why? (0:12:53.94)
Lev Leps : If I call her N44,
people will ask questions.
(0:12:55.31)
Anya Simonyan : But, that's... (0:12:59.07)
Lev Leps : You look like a regular candidate now. (0:13:02.86)
Lev Leps : About 9,000 people live
in this city doing space research.
(0:13:23.59)
Lev Leps : But it's not on the map
and they're not registered citizens.
(0:13:28.14)
Lev Leps : 'Cuz space research is a national secret. (0:13:32.97)
Lev Leps : Here's the cafeteria.
I'll introduce you to everyone.
(0:13:39.81)
Lev Leps : Take off your hat. Might as well
show 'em right off the bat.
(0:13:44.90)
Lev Leps : This is N44, Irina Luminesk.
All right, guys?
(0:13:58.29)
Lev Leps : Let's go. (0:14:03.71)
EXTRA : --What, her?
--Who's that?
(0:14:06.47)
EXTRA : --Her ears are pointy.
--Fangs?
(0:14:09.64)
EXTRA : Does she bite? (0:14:12.26)
EXTRA : She's got the vampire skin and eyes. (0:14:13.81)
EXTRA : She looks human. (0:14:19.56)
EXTRA : But she's a monster. (0:14:21.36)
EXTRA : I'll suck your blood!
I'll suck your blood!
(0:14:25.94)
Lev Leps : Can it, Yustin. (0:14:34.04)
EXTRA : Eh? (0:14:35.75)
Irina Luminesk : You're an idiot. (0:14:37.04)
Irina Luminesk : --Would you say that without backup?
--I oughta--!
(0:14:47.84)
Irina Luminesk : So tasteless. That's why I hate humans. (0:14:50.76)
EXTRA : What?! (0:14:53.81)
Lev Leps : H-Hey... (0:14:55.18)
EXTRA : She hates humans... (0:15:01.02)
Lev Leps : Hold on! Guys, just listen! (0:15:03.48)
Lev Leps : She eats the same food as us.
Didn't Lt. Gen. Viktor tell you guys?
(0:15:06.99)
Mikhail Yashin : Welcome to the forefront
of space research!
(0:15:14.24)
Lev Leps : What? (0:15:17.20)
Mikhail Yashin : She devoted her life to helping us.
Let's be thankful!
(0:15:18.04)
Mikhail Yashin : She devoted her life to helping us.
Let's be thankful!
(0:15:21.04)
Lev Leps : Mikhail... (0:15:23.34)
Mikhail Yashin : Why don't we let Lev take over from here? (0:15:26.25)
Roza Plevitskaya : Yeah. (0:15:30.13)
EXTRA : Tsk! (0:15:31.80)
Irina Luminesk : Hey, where's our food? (0:15:38.77)
Lev Leps : Eh? (0:15:40.81)
Natalia : You eat what humans do, right? (0:15:45.86)
Natalia : That's borscht--a Zirnitra specialty. (0:15:48.99)
Natalia : Also, I was told to give you this. (0:15:53.74)
Irina Luminesk : Milk? (0:15:59.20)
Natalia : Yup! (0:16:00.46)
Lev Leps : The residential sector has all sorts of
places--libraries, schools, restaurants...
(0:16:44.42)
Lev Leps : Even a lake you can skate on in winter. (0:16:50.42)
Lev Leps : What's up? Something wrong? (0:16:57.43)
Lev Leps : Don't look! (0:17:06.60)
Irina Luminesk : Stay back, human! (0:17:08.90)
Lev Leps : But, the cross... (0:17:11.07)
Irina Luminesk : Huh? What? (0:17:14.90)
Irina Luminesk : Did you read that that's our
weak point in a book or something?
(0:17:18.03)
Lev Leps : So, you're okay? (0:17:22.66)
Irina Luminesk : It's all nonsense that humans made up. (0:17:25.46)
Irina Luminesk : Uh, what's that? (0:17:29.09)
Lev Leps : That's... (0:17:35.63)
Irina Luminesk : What is it? (0:17:38.26)
Lev Leps : Well, that's the grave
of the first dog in space, Maly.
(0:17:40.31)
Irina Luminesk : You mourn the lives you treat
as objects? That's backwards.
(0:17:45.73)
Lev Leps : It wasn't always this way. (0:17:49.94)
Lev Leps : If anything, Maly was loved. (0:17:53.65)
Lev Leps : Three years ago, the regime demanded
the first animal spaceflight.
(0:17:58.11)
Lev Leps : Three years ago, the regime demanded
the first animal spaceflight.
(0:18:02.08)
Lev Leps : Except, Maly's ship was incomplete
and wasn't built to return.
(0:18:04.25)
Lev Leps : Except, Maly's ship was incomplete
and wasn't built to return.
(0:18:05.08)
Lev Leps : But the regime's words were final. (0:18:11.00)
EXTRA : Rapid heart rate and breathing. (0:18:13.88)
EXTRA : Engine cut-off. Ship is now zero-G. (0:18:16.17)
EXTRA : It's alive in space! (0:18:19.47)
Lev Leps : They achieved a historical feat, but... (0:18:21.30)
EXTRA : Anomalies! (0:18:25.60)
EXTRA : Internal temperature is rising! 42! 43C! (0:18:26.69)
Lev Leps : Due to the extreme heat,
Maly died in a few hours.
(0:18:32.15)
Irina Luminesk : A few hours? I read it flew
for a week in the paper!
(0:18:37.32)
Irina Luminesk : Was that a lie? (0:18:42.99)
Lev Leps : I've said too much. (0:18:44.95)
Lev Leps : After that tragedy, it became an unwritten
rule to treat subjects like objects.
(0:18:47.54)
Irina Luminesk : Isn't that just running away
from the guilt?
(0:18:57.67)
Lev Leps : Who knows? (0:19:01.97)
Irina Luminesk : I guess that makes you lucky--that I'm
a cursed species and not a cute dog.
(0:19:05.18)
Lev Leps : --That's not--
--It's fine.
(0:19:11.73)
Irina Luminesk : --That's not--
--It's fine.
(0:19:11.73)
Irina Luminesk : I don't want some human's sympathy anyway. (0:19:14.44)
Lieutenant Victor : Experimental subjects are mere objects. (0:19:21.24)
Lev Leps : No. To me... (0:19:25.20)
Lev Leps : It's so damn cold. (0:19:59.07)
Lev Leps : It's me. I'm coming in. (0:20:12.17)
Lev Leps : Are you cold? Want a blanket? (0:20:21.51)
Irina Luminesk : No, I'm not cold. Don't you know
my species handles cold just fine?
(0:20:29.22)
Lev Leps : Oh, the weak against heat thing... (0:20:35.81)
Irina Luminesk : So leave already. (0:20:38.40)
Lev Leps : Sorry for not knowing. (0:20:42.20)
Lev Leps : And sorry for not stopping them from
saying mean things in the cafeteria.
(0:20:48.41)
Lev Leps : And, as for me... Sorry for treating
you like an experimental subject.
(0:20:56.21)
Irina Luminesk : That guy and that Anya girl... (0:21:46.68)
Irina Luminesk : If they get orders to kill me,
they won't think twice about it.
(0:21:50.76)
Irina Luminesk : I won't let my guard down.
Humans can't be trusted.
(0:21:55.73)

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