Say, Tjerk. wouldn't it make sense if we sat down already?
You just want to sit down, Bauke?
Tom, can I borrow this? - Yes, of course.
I'll leave your book in it, okay?
You have to take an early train tomorrow, so hurry up with the barbecue.
Sniff...
Oh, no...
Tom, pay attention.
we can't eat that anymore.
He does ask for it nicely.
Go on and eat it, it's alright.
Are your things packed?
You won't do macho things with Jaap all week, will you?
Last year, you cruised with that old shovel all the time.
But he did get it going eventually. It was a laugh.
And I can embroider with Aunt Engel? - It's only one of the six weeks' holiday.
well, there's plenty to do at Uncle Hans and Aunt Engel's.
Just take that haunted castle, near them.
Haunted castle?
Yes. It's not just any haunted castle. It's more like a legend.
The legend of Black Bertram.
Actually, it's more like a story about the curse of jealousy.
It took place in the dark Middle Ages.
Bertram was a young nobleman, and a very nice guy.
Until jealousy turned him into a dangerous robber baron.
The whole area was afraid of him.
They say he still haunts it.
what are you laughing at, Mirjam? Bertram really existed.
well, Sniff says he didn't.
It was around 1200 A.D.
A lady named Ada was living at the castle.
At a young age, she'd been promised to Bertram.
But what Bertram didn't know, was...
that she had fallen in love with a very handsome young man...
who worked in the castle's stables.
Ada, shall we run away?
where to? - Do you love me?
we'll go South, where no one knows us, and we'll...
Sir Bertram was shocked when he saw his beloved Ada.
He was blinded by jealousy.
Stay here.
And when she saw the lifeless body of Floris on the ground...
You were promised to me.
...she shouted:
Never. You will never have me.
Sniff the Dog and the Haunted Castle
Maybe Uncle Hans will pick us up in his Mustang.
Cars... - wouldn't you love riding in that car?
Jaap said he just fixed it up. Uncle Hans is good with his hands.
Hey, that must be the old Mustang, Tom.
I drive the Mustang at the farm.
Can you drive already? - Of course.
Officially, I can take lessons next year. But I drive all my dad's cars.
It's so beautiful here. - There are much more beautiful spots.
I can show you, if you like.
Are you enjoying it, Tom?
Uncle Hans, have you ever heard of Black Bertram?
Let me guess. Did Bauke tell you?
So it's not true? - well, I wouldn't dare to say that.
The whole area still talks about Black Bertram. They even say he still haunts it.
Hans, please. Don't frighten the children.
I'm only telling them what I heard. - what about the castle?
The council has screened it off, they want to redevelop the area.
So I don't know if that castle will stay.
I say, tear it down. we'd finally be rid of the stories.
I think they're pretty exciting. - There's no such thing as ghosts, okay?
Is that car finished yet? - Certainly.
we'll try it tomorrow. The two of us, just like old times.
Keep your fingers crossed, we may never return.
So you can imagine. - It's really incredibly big.
Yes, and it will all be mine.
Mirjam, shall we go? - Are you coming?
I have to mend a fence. There's a sheep killer about.
They think it's a wild dog. - They don't mean you, Sniff.
Are we going, or do you want to do some macho carpentry?
Tom can be so funny sometimes.
Come on, Sniff. - wait, I'm coming.
which way is it? - Just turn left, you'll come back around.
You're very quiet.
Jaap can be proud of his farm, can't he? - Uncle Hans did it all.
what? - Nothing. It just seems you're jealous.
Me? Of a do-it-yourselfer? - Yes.
I'll get you. Just you wait.
NO TRESPASSING
Tom, I think we've left the path.
Sniff thinks so too.
where are we, Mr. Know-it-all?
The North. There's moss here. So there's no sunshine. The North, simple.
So we came from the South? - That's mean.
I want to know where we're going.
we could wait until dark and follow the stars.
Or, even better, walk blindfolded, following our feelings.
Did you see that? - Tom, I fell.
Tom, help me.
Oh, this is filthy.
I look awful. we have to get home as fast as we can.
I don't think it's funny anymore.
Sniff, what's the matter?
Don't be afraid, guys. I'm a detective.
Barninkhof.
I'd like to know what you're doing here. - Easy, Sniff.
Lovely animal. - Yes. Good boy.
Are you lost? - No.
Sniff always knows the way. Don't you?
The way to? - Uncle Hans.
Hans de Kuyper. - I know him.
Shall I take you? - Can we? I have the feeling...
I still smell.
Come and join us.
Not very smart of Jaap, not warning you. Didn't you see the signs?
Stay away from there. - why?
Because it's a restricted area.
Agreed?
You're going? - Thanks for the lift.
On behalf of Sniff as well.
Have you heard of that gang again? - A gang?
They're smuggling guns and drugs. Around here, we think.
So that's why we met you.
He's a smart dog. - Yes. The smartest dog in the world.
Even smarter than Tom.
what do you think is going on out there?
would you be able to track down drugs?
Goodnight, Sniff.
Hey. what do you think you're doing?
Boy... - what are you doing here?
wasil, too bad you didn't come earlier. Hans would have had a job for you.
wasil sometimes works for us.
Beautiful dog.
If you want to get rid of him, give him to me.
I'm keeping him forever.
wasil is from Rumania. - what do you think, Engel?
Shall I tell their fortune from the cards? - I trust God more.
If He exists, you're right.
So you're Rumanian?
But I am trustworthy.
Engel, I have to go.
Good luck, wasil.
Tom, you can't always judge a book by its cover.
My dad doesn't want you to fall into a ditch again.
Shall we go to the haunted castle? - Sounds exciting.
It's only a haunted castle, a legend. - Look who's talking.
Tell me more, Uncle Hans.
we could go alone. - No, Sniff and I are coming too.
Jaap, I think there's a sign here. Something about trespassing.
It's the only way to the castle. - I don't know if I want this.
we may run into Barninkhof. - I've never seen anyone here.
And we'd have seen him by now.
why do I listen to boys like you? - Because I'm so cute.
Let's follow the cute guy then, okay?
Look.
Good boy.
Careful, it could be a fox's hole.
Funny.
No, but I really felt something.
A tin.
And a note.
The gang left it here. - Don't be silly.
who else?
what does this number mean?
we have to show it to Barninkhof. - No, we have to put it back.
The gang might find out. - You think it's them?
Yes, who else?
It's evidence. - we have to find it again.
That's what we have Sniff for.
Oh, great. A thunderstorm.
Let's take cover.
At least it's dry in here.
I want to go home as soon as the rain stops.
Are you scared? - I'm only saying it because it's late.
who did the castle belong to? - Lady Ada.
So why is it Black Bertram's legend? - They think he's still looking for her.
No, there's nothing there. - He doesn't go there for nothing.
I've looked so many times.
Dry dog food.
well, I'd bark too.
If I were Sniff.
He smells another dog.
I want to go home.
Shall we go?
Come on.
Did you see that? Up there.
You saw it too, didn't you?
Someone with a black beard, a black cape...
Very funny, Tom. - It's true.
A shadow. Don't tell me you believe in Bertram.
I really saw it. - It's raining, I look awful again. Let's go.
I'm not lying. - Come on.
Can you try to remain dry for a change, and stay out of ditches?
we have to warn Barninkhof. - Tomorrow.
It'll soon be too dark to search.
But it could be a great discovery. - You're through discovering.
It's restricted. - Because they're going to develop it.
I've never seen anything there. - I don't care.
Nothing should happen to our guests. Is that clear?
Is that clear?
Tom and I wanted to visit the haunted castle too. Didn't we?
Twenty-one B.
Look, Sniff.
The Big Dipper.
Mirjam... - Yes?
Do you like Jaap?
what do you mean?
He tries hard to impress you, if you hadn't noticed.
It's not so bad, is it?
Oh, never mind him.
why? Don't you agree he overdoes it ridiculously?
As if you never overdo it.
I'm going to bed.
Isn't Jaap coming? - He knows we're going.
Oh, don't be so mean.
Are you coming?
I have to do a job for my dad. I'll see you at Barninkhof's.
Okay, that's fine.
I feel a little sorry for him.
It's all part of growing up. Come on, Sniff.
You're cheerful. Because Jaap isn't here, right?
Don't be silly. - It does look like it.
He's just my cousin. - But he's not allowed to like me.
I don't belong to you, I belong to myself.
If you don't get that, I'm out of here, okay?
Sniff, come here. Come here, Sniff.
I hear sheep. - He never runs after sheep.
He's an animal, after all. - It's Sniff. He'd never do that.
At last I've got you. At last I've got you, sheep killer.
Stay. Stay. Sheep killer.
Sniff, come here.
Over there, somewhere.
Sniff, I'm coming.
what is this?
Is that sheep killer yours?
He's sweet. - He's been killing sheep for weeks.
Impossible. we've only been here a few days.
You think I'll fall for that? - Ask Inspector Barninkhof.
He knows us. - Sure.
Hey, we're not lying.
Let Barninkhof come here, then.
If you don't bring him within an hour, I'll put down that sheep killer.
Get out of here.
Tom, stop. That calf...
we don't have time for this. - we have to save it.
Help me, Tom. Come on.
Get in, come on.
He's panicking.
we have to push him onto the bank. - I'm trying.
Come on.
I think he's stuck.
what are you doing?
we have to get him out.
I'd never expected this from you.
I'll go get a rope, so we can pull him out.
And I've got a dry overall for you.
Your boss will be right back.
Come, let's go get your dog.
Yes, we look awful, but we have to see Barninkhof.
He's out. Is there a message? - No, we want to talk to him in person.
I'm Liese, by the way.
There's been a burglary, that's where he is. Straight ahead, and then left.
Didn't you see that? The way she looked at you.
She was overdoing it.
we'll really look ridiculous.
we're here to see Mr. Barninkhof. - He can't be disturbed.
what happened to you?
Mirjam, rescuer of calves in distress.
Especially when they're in a ditch. Right? - Very funny.
Do you know them? - Yes. Tom, my cousin, and Mirjam.
This is Jan. - You have business here?
we've found something from the gang's. - Alright, then.
No, the dog stays here.
They got in here, and left through there.
I came home at one thirty, and saw it.
what are you doing here?
I think we found something important. - we? I did.
I mean Sniff.
Sniff started digging, in the woods.
we found a tin, with a note in a strange language.
Okay, where was this?
Actually, that place you said we shouldn't go.
My fault. I wanted to show them the castle.
what's keeping you? - I'm coming.
Come along, you might cheer up the chief inspector. He wants evidence.
why are these kids here?
They found something in the patrolled area.
Did you bring the note? - we put it back.
Otherwise they'd know we found it.
The tin was hidden under a tree. The note was in a strange language.
There was a weird number on it.
we think it belongs to the gang. - Did it say that on the tin?
Property of the smuggling gang? No?
Once again, there's been a big burglary here.
And you bother me with this nonsense? - It had to be the gang.
The note wasn't old. And I saw someone in the tower.
He had a black beard, and black hair.
A beard and black hair? You're bothering me with that Bertram legend as well?
Get out of here.
You disappoint me, Barninkhof.
Get out of here, all of you.
I wonder what he's like in a bad mood.
where's Sniff?
I hope that's not evidence.
Hey, Jaap, that dog... - He never listens.
Clever, talking about Black Bertram. - As if you know it all.
Tom, Jaap is right.
I know what I saw. - But the chief inspector doesn't.
I'm not lying, Jaap.
Hey... - Yes, what?
Isn't that...
Mr. Barninkhof.
The house number was on the note.
we'll have a look at that note, then. Let's go for a drive.
Sorry, we can't all go. - Take Tom.
I want to get changed. - You can ride on my moped.
You can hold on to your bike.
It's gone.
It was really here. Really.
It's okay. It's okay.
You said you saw people in the ruins?
It's this way.
And it was here.
Here? - Sniff smelled something here.
Can you hold the light? Come, Sniff.
where is it, Sniff?
You know I believe you.
But we're stumped without proof.
There was lightning. Could it have been a shadow?
Sniff and I are a hundred percent sure. Right?
Come, Sniff. There's nothing here.
Did Barninkhof believe you?
You don't either. - Don't be childish.
You saw him, we didn't. And that black beard, like in the legend...
It's weird, and a big coincidence.
Sniff thinks there's something there too.
Jan told me the gang only breaks in at rich people's houses.
They know exactly where to look.
Then they must have been there before.
we heard shots.
Shots? - From the woods, we think.
Come on, let's go. - No way.
But it might be the gang, and...
Police. Get out of that truck.
Okay. These can go to the pound.
I think the gang fired the shots.
Guys, I want to be able to sleep. - Hello. Shots were fired.
But it is a typical night for Black Bertram. And according to the stories...
There he goes again.
I don't have to tell it. - Yes, do.
Bauke said he killed someone's lover. That's why he's still around.
But that wasn't all.
After he killed her lover, Ada rejected Bertram. And it drove him crazy.
Open up.
Now.
He even thought she turned him away because she had another.
Ada, let me in. Now.
Jealousy was eating him up inside.
Now.
His soul turned black as night.
He decided to starve the people in the castle.
He took all the food intended for the castle.
More and more villains joined him.
After a while, no one dared to go to the castle anymore.
Even Lady Ada's warriors bolted, driven by hunger.
Shouldn't you go to bed? - Already?
Goodnight, guys.
Yes, guys, time to go to bed.
Come on, Mirjam.
what's up? - A truck in a pound was burned up.
So? - we're going to watch.
A burned-out truck?
we may even find evidence. - You two go and play detective.
I'm going shopping with Aunt Engel. - But...
Let her go. Sniff...
You know Mirjam well, don't you?
She's your sister. well, adopted sister, but still.
Do you want to ask me something?
well, I like her quite a lot.
I thought she liked me too, but yesterday she ignored me.
And you also... - what about me?
You were cheesed off, weren't you?
what are you talking about?
I can tell from those remarks you make.
That's just because you're such a show-off.
why is she acting this way? She didn't want to come now. what did you say?
what is it then? - You're belly-aching.
I'm talking to you. - Keep your hands off me.
I didn't say anything. what can I say?
That you should leave her alone? Do it, then.
She's your sister. Aren't I good enough? - She's not my sister.
And if you act like this, you're not good enough, no.
Hey, keep your hands off me.
Keep your hands off me.
You know, I'll ask her myself. Hey, Tom...
Just do whatever you like.
Hey, beautiful dog.
Do you know what happened here?
They knocked down the guards. One of them is hurt pretty bad.
Can you get into the grounds?
They're closed off.
I have to go. - why?
work, my boy. work. - work?
Is there a back entrance, Sniff?
Mr. Barninkhof, can I give you a hand?
Are you hurt?
Get that boy out of here.
Sniff is better than the police. - Don't make things worse.
Does it hurt? - Just a graze, fortunately.
In the woods? Last night?
we followed them to the border river, but found nothing.
This gang is more dangerous than everyone thinks. I want you to go home.
Smell this. Smell it.
Good boy.
Find it.
Hey, good job, Sniff.
Got it.
well done, Sniff.
Okay, Sniff, jump.
Sniff, wait.
Not so fast.
we have to be careful.
Eavesdropping, are we?
Are you all alone? - Yes, I'm waiting for Aunt Engel.
I didn't feel like playing detective with Tom and Jaap.
A truck was burned up. - Yes, I heard.
The whole village was in an uproar.
I'm surprised they didn't blame it on Bertram.
They've done it for ages. A failed crop, a missing person...
they bring on Black Bertram. - was he that terrible?
How terrible do you want your robber barons?
Harder, break it down.
Jealousy had made Black Bertram insane.
He'd kill everyone if Ada didn't marry him.
I'll burn this place down if you don't come out.
In her fear, she remembered something her father had told her.
A secret in the turret room.
A thunderstorm started.
well, ever since, he's been looking for Ada in vain.
And it seems he haunts the woods at night.
Don't you think it's an exciting story? - I do.
Is there something wrong?
I fought with Tom.
why?
Over you. - Over me?
Did Tom say anything about me? - why should he?
I thought you liked me, but you're acting funny.
And you think it's because of Tom?
Actually, yes. - That's childish.
And if he did say something, so what? I decide what I want to hear.
I don't need you or Tom to tell me.
So where is he now?
You open the secret passageway by putting your hand in the hole.
Then you turn the key.
Are you alright?
How much do you know?
Let me go. - No games.
How did you find this place?
That dog.
Clever boy.
who else knows?
I'm not going to hurt you.
But that dog... Too bad, if he can't smell things anymore.
I don't know anything.
wasil. - Little brother.
I was wondering if you knew him. - Is that why you sent for me?
He's staying at a farm near here.
How did he get here? Through the turret room?
The tunnel. Near the border.
Clever boy.
That's what I said, but he won't talk. - wait.
Are you telling me what to do?
And what if he talks to the police?
we had a deal, alright?
Listen.
I've found the address for you. The final job.
what do we do with the boy?
we can't keep holding him here.
I've got a new job for us.
You're free, Sniff.
It's that white villa.
They've got an heirloom there.
A medallion, from 1200.
The man was so proud. He told me it belonged to that Lady Ada.
How much is it worth?
Half a million.
Let's drink to our final job, alright?
Do we put the address in the tin?
Not necessary.
That tin. That's how they pass on the addresses.
we've looked everywhere.
we can't find Tom and Sniff. - Is there something you should tell me?
I had a fight with Tom. - A fight, with Tom?
Sorry. - The station?
Tom would never run away.
I'll call Barninkhof.
He heard what happened, at the pound. But that was hours ago.
He always wants to solve everything. As if he's Sherlock Holmes.
It'll be alright.
Shall we start looking?
No, no, you're staying here, with your aunt.
To fortune.
Sniff, bite it.
Hurry.
Come on, Sniff.
Drink, drink, drink. Finish it.
First we have to get ready. And get rid of the witness.
Hang on. wait, wait.
Let me do it.
You, little brother?
You're right.
No witnesses.
Give me the knife.
He must be on the other side somewhere.
Boy, what are you doing? Listen.
I've come to get you.
we're leaving. I'm taking you with me.
It's alright.
we had a deal.
No killing.
Please.
Too much drink is dangerous.
Come on, boy.
How many passageways are there? - A lot. From the castle's days.
Secret escape routes, from the turret room.
Sniff was right. You can get out that way.
Yes, a secret door. The other tunnels were dug by smugglers.
One smuggler told my brother, in prison.
They used the Bertram legend to scare people, so they'd stay away.
why are you doing this? - I don't want to kill anyone.
But stealing is okay? - Only from people who aren't poor.
As if that makes a difference.
And you're doing it all for your brother?
He saved my life. - You don't have to...
He dragged me out of a burning house.
He was running from the police. Because he saved me, he was arrested.
I'd never expected to see my brother again.
Until last year. He needed money for his new business.
He held me to my promise.
I started stealing for him.
Take this passageway.
You'll come up a kilometer from the river.
Thank you for everything.
Go, go.
He's coming back.
I'm sure he will.
You know...
I used to think fighting over a girl was the dumbest thing you could do.
But now...
It's no use hurting yourself.
Believe me, this is not the reason why Tom left.
He wants to be a detective when he grows up.
And about you and me...
I just don't want anything yet.
Just friends. That's nice too, isn't it?
Sniff. Come here, come here.
where's Tom?
They may still be in the ruins. - I'll be careful.
I'll reassure them at home.
Come on, Tom.
A hole.
I'm looking for a hole.
A staircase going down.
All clear.
I was locked up in here.
Let me go.
Any idea where the tunnels lead to? - Yes, far across the border.
They mentioned a burglary tonight. The white villa.
The white villa? - There's a valuable medallion there.
From 1200, or something.
The Tessikshof family. They think they have blue blood.
I'm going to the white villa. Good job.
we have to hurry. Take him home. - I want to come too.
This is a man's job. - I won't be in the way. Please?
Police. Get down on the ground.
Get down. On the ground.
You're under arrest, my friend.
Keep your hands off him.
Drop the gun. Drop it, or I'll kill him.
Put the gun down, or I'll ice him.
Run, now.
Have you seen wasil?
I thought, the light's still on.
You want some?
I just wanted to say...
I shouldn't have fought with you.
No, it was my fault.
But still...
when you looked at Mirjam, I got...
Jealous?
Yes, maybe I did.
Maybe it runs in the family. - You're hopeless, really.
Said one hopeless case to the other.
Friends?
Always.
Do you like it, us picking you up? - It's great.
Good evening. we're not disturbing you, are we?
Tom, on behalf of the whole force, I'd like to thank you. And Sniff, of course.
Thanks.
I have to say, on behalf of the force:
Good job, my boy. Here you are.
That bravery is in the genes, you know.
There goes Bauke again.
what is it?
I can watch the detectives work for a day.
And we hope you'll realize it's not smart to operate alone.
No. I'm sorry. - That's alright.
Look at this, Mirjam. - It's really true.
I say, did I tell you the ending of the Black Bertram story?
Come on, Dad, they've been through enough.
No, tell us, Bauke.
when Bertram found out he couldn't get Lady Ada, he got even more furious.
This is so exciting.
He broke down the door, and saw that Lady Ada had vanished without a trace.
Bertram went insane. He threw himself off the tower.
He's roamed around ever since, looking for Lady Ada.
And no one has ever discovered the secret of her disappearance.
Yes, except Tom. - And Sniff knew right away too.
Are you pulling my leg, or what? - we wouldn't dare.
No, not again, Sniff.
Well, alright then.