It is forbidden to go on the train tracks.
Do you hear me?
Nothing will happen to him. Let him be.
- Leave me alone. - No.
Is there nobody who will call me from the dead
by restoring my dear money to me,
or by telling me who has taken it?
What's that you say?
It is no one.
Whoever has committed the deed
must have watched carefully for his opportunity,
and must have chosen the very moment
when I was talking with my miscreant of a son.
Thank you, Maurice. Thank you.
How on earth does an actor from Paris end up in North Bay?
I mean, what brings you here?
I needed to get some air.
Well, you got it here, that's for sure!
Maurice - it's so French.
Your accent will be an added draw for the girls.
And good for the role of The Miser as well.
We're a theater for young audiences.
The pay's not great, but it's a lot of fun, you'll see.
Works for me. Thanks.
That's great.
Congratulations. I'm Fanny.
I play all the female roles in the company.
- Maurice. - I know.
It's cute, your accent.
Thanks.
Do you want to talk a bit?
I just need to know what level of language you're at.
Are you taking the bus?
Where's your school?
See you soon.
Everything is going splendidly.
Well, what is it, Frosine?
Wait, wait, wait...
I don't think she's so full of love at that moment.
OK, whatever you want.
What if she held his arm?
I need to take you for a drink sometime.
North Bay isn't Paris, for sure,
but there's lots to do.
Really? Like what?
Maurice, there's someone I'd like you to meet.
Michael, allow me to present our newest recruit.
Maurice, this is Michael,
Our set designer, head of wardrobe and office manager
Slash understudy, slash technician.
Be nice to this one. He signs the checks.
An actor...
Excuse me.
So, we have a contract to discuss.
Whenever you're ready.
I'll follow him then.
Sure.
I didn't know you spoke French.
What difference does that make?
Listen, it's just that I'm not looking to settle down,
that's all.
What do you think?
I'm not desperate either, Mr. France
Look it over in case you change your mind.
- I have faith. - Funny, I don't believe you.
Anyway, I'm not the one who hired you.
I'd advise you to honor your commitments.
Divorce by mutual consent, you guys don't do that?
I'm kidding.
Welcome to the troupe then.
Hey, Maurice, you're leaving us?
Yes, if you don't need me anymore.
I'm tutoring someone tonight.
No problem.
I lost my watch. Seen it, by chance?
No.
Well then, see everybody tomorrow.
Bye, Memo.
Memo"! '(mire mo much.
I walked along the paths.
I walked...
In French, please.
I walked...
...that's past tense, isn't it?
Yes, it's past tense.
Don't worry about your grammar.
It's excellent.
Very well -and you?
I've forgotten my French.
Hang on a second.
I'm doing very well, sir.
She's nice, right?
I'd better go.
Oh, excuse me.
Close the door, please.
Getting the perfect pencil line
is all in the movement of the hand.
Never tense up.
Like in archery.
Do you want to practice putting on your make-up?
He's good at it, right, Michael?
Don't need it.
Monsieur Maurice can put on his make-up all by himself.
Excuse me, Mr. France.
Your shitty lipstick.
I thought you were kind of sexy at first.
It's true all this shyness has a certain charm.
I didn't think borrowing each other's stuff
was a big deal.
Listen, Fanny...
We'll be working together for a while.
So maybe you should learn a thing or two
about getting along with others.
What did I ever do to you?
Do you need a hand?
So, you're a swimmer?
Since I was little.
Little shit, try that again and I'll kick your ass!
You shouldn't have.
Want some?
Okay, thanks.
Here. Finish drying yourself.
Maurice, get closer to Fanny, please.
Like this?
- You like that? - Yeah, seems good.
- Michael, do you need help? - It's all good.
Don't think that I'm an easy girl.
Wait a second.
What am I doing now?
Maurice puts on his coat.
Maurice leaves the cafe.
Maurice enters the cafe...
...and sits on the bench.
Also, you forgot that I opened the door.
Maurice takes off his coat.
Maurice puts his finger in his nose.
It's a full house. Oh my god, how exciting!
OK, so have fun everybody. The buyers are in the room.
Maurice, aren't you even a bit nervous?
No, I'm fine.
OK, kids, let's go.
Break a leg, everybody.
What, dear Elise! You grow sad
After having given me such dear tokens of your love.
I see you sigh in the midst of my joy.
Can you regret having made me happy?
And do you repent of the engagement
Which my love has forced from you?
No, Valére, I do not regret what I do for you.
I feel carried on by too delightful a power.
Stop! Give me back my money, wretch!
It's me...
My mind is wandering
And I know not where I am, who I am or what I am doing.
Alas!
My poor money.
My dearest friend.
They have bereaved me of thee.
And since thou art gone, I have lost my support,
my consolation, my joy.
It's all over for me.
But anyway There's nothing left to do
He's out of his mind He needs to get off
1, 2, 3, 4...
But this little liar boy is a constant angel
He likes telling stories To boys in the dark
This little liar boy is a constant angel
He likes telling stories To avoid being seen
- You know it? - No.
To the Miser himself.
While his world spins around
I'd love him to think of me
Without his heart I'm melting down
This little liar boy is a constant angel
He likes telling stories To boys in the dark
This little liar boy is a constant angel
He likes telling stories To avoid being seen
I'm dead. I'm buried.
Is there no one who will call me back from the dead
By restoring my dear money to me,
Or by telling me who has taken it?
What's that you say?
It's no one.
Whoever committed the deed must have watched carefully
For his opportunity...
An admirer for you, Maurice.
Your little brother?
Aren't you going to introduce us?
Allan, a student.
See you later.
The ghost of Michael can come out now.
You like ghost stories?
I don't know. I've never seen a ghost...
...but I'm pretty sure I'd run away if I met one.
Who's the kid?
I'm glad he's too young for you.
Sorry.
There are different entrances.
I built three walls.
So each actor is able to enter or...
- To exit? - To exit. Right.
And here, what's this?
Windows or frames...
...to hide secrets.
Thank you, Maurice. Thank you.
In French, please.
Where's all your furniture?
Don't need it.
Here.
Try this.
It's too small for me.
Maurice, a present for you.
It's beautiful. All the little characters...
You're lucky to have admirers.
I wasn't sure how to approach this, but...
Do you want to go out tonight?
With me, I mean.
Could be dinner, a walk or anything you prefer.
We don't even have to call it a date.
The merry-go-round?
Merry-go-round? You brat.
The merry-go-round.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Stay with me.
Is there any need to ask? Did ever anyone see me...
...begin anything and not succeed in it?
I have, especially for matchmaking,
The most wonderful talent.
There are no two persons in the world
I could not couple together.
And I believe that if I took in into my head
I could make the Grand Turk marry
The Republic of Venice.
But we had, to be sure,
No such difficult thing to achieve in this matter.
As I know the ladies very well
I told them every particular about you.
And I acquainted the mother
With your intentions towards Marianne.
Since you saw her pass in the street
And enjoy the fresh air out of her window.
I do not doubt it, and I will confine my grief
To the apprehensions of blame
Which people may utter against me.
But why this uneasiness?
If everyone knew you as I do,
I should not have much to fear.
'I find in you enough to justify all I do for you...
Maurice, get back on stage.
I'll take care of him.
I find in you enough to justify all I do for you.
Where'd he go?
Jesus, Maurice. Are you sick or what?
Don't touch me. Why'd you let him go?
He didn't want my help. I offered...
Sorry.
That just slipped out.
Well, guys.
It looks like we've got ourselves a live one.
Good night.
You have more spare time now that rehearsals are over.
- I need new students. - Shouldn't be hard to find.
- Do you want a lift? - Don't need one.
Don't need a lift, a friend or a boyfriend.
What's your problem?
I'd love to help fix you,
But I haven't found the instructions.
What are you running from, Maurice?
You can't handle that I like you very much.
Get up, Maurice.
You could have killed me.
I could have...
But I chose to bring you home instead.
Thanks for that.
You okay?
I've been dreaming.
Dreaming about?
My family.
You must be missing them.
You should go now.
OK, if you need...
I'm sorry.
Little shit!
How long are we going
to congratulate ourselves like this?
There was nobody in the room today.
Anyone wonder why?
Why?
Okay, come on, guys.
Let's wake up here.
We are doing a children's show
and one of our actors is a pedophile
who beats up a kid at the pool?
- That's enough. - Yeah, it is.
Go on now.
Frangois is right.
Maurice, the situation has become too delicate.
And...
I'm going to have to ask you to leave the company.
Yes, yes - of course.
I was going to leave.
I'm so sorry you had to say it, Michael.
I should've done it myself.
You know, Maurice, I like you a lot.
I like you very much as well.
What are you playing at, Maurice?
My step-father was in love with me.
He loved me more than he loved my mother.
I loved him too.
No one told me it was wrong.
I remember before my immigration
Someone asked me
Why I would move here.
I was drunk...
...I answered...
to get lost.
Well, now that's done...
Then I met you.
The company.
And this kid who's gotten to me.
I'm sorry.
I'm tired.
I'll take you home.