Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

Mads Mikkelsen: Galen Erso

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• Galen Erso : Jyn, my Stardust, I can't imagine what you think of me. When I was taken, I faced some bitter truths. I was told that soon enough, Krennic would have you as well. As time went by, I knew that you were either dead or so well-hidden that he would never find you. I knew if I had refused to work, if I took my own life, it would only be a matter of time before Krennic realized he longer needed me to complete the project. So I did the one thing nobody expected. I lied. I learned to lie. I played the part of a beaten man resigned to the sanctuary of his work. I made myself indispensable, and all the while, I laid the groundwork of my revenge. We call it the Death Star. There is no better name... and the day is coming soon when it will be unleashed.

• Galen Erso : [goes out of his house to meet Krennic]  What is it that you want?

  Orson Krennic : The work has stalled. We need you to come back.

  Galen Erso : [disagrees]  I won't do it, Krennic.

  Orson Krennic : We were on the verge of greatness. We were this close to providing peace and security for the galaxy.

  Galen Erso : You're confusing peace with terror.

  Orson Krennic : Well, you have to start somewhere.

• Orson Krennic : You're a hard man to find, Galen. But farming... Really? Man of your talents?

  Galen Erso : It's a peaceful life.

• Galen Erso : I love you, Stardust.

  Young Jyn : I love you too, Papa.

• [first lines] 

  [an Imperial space shuttle flies towards a farm in Lah'mu and over a young Jyn running scared upon seeing it] 

  Young Jyn : [entering her house]  Mama?

  Lyra Erso : We know.

  Galen Erso : Jyn, gather your things. It's time.