Hello.
Thank you.
Is it easy to put on? I'm a beginner.
It's very simple, just put it on the beams.
Of course, we have different types of wood.
To withstand the climate, I recommend Douglas Fir.
Looks good.
- How much does it cost? - A bit more, 30 euros per meter.
- So you can enjoy your terrace. - That's the idea.
I'm silenced in my office all day.
Can we get that one, then?
I like this one.
What is it?
It's a wood I like a lot, it's...
Larch pine.
This is a very resistant wood, grows slowly and has a beautiful fiber.
- A beautiful color. What do you think, Philippe? - Great!
This variety has several different shades,
as it ages,
goes from yellow to ochre, to brown.
And it's cheaper.
BETWEEN TWO LOVES
As long as you keep lowering prices...
He would have paid more, but you changed his mind.
- She fell in love with that one. - We can't do that!
He must earn well working in Switzerland.
Have you seen them before?
I think she came into the lab recently.
She's pretty, isn't she?
A bit snobbish.
She must be bored.
One minute to go.
We need to run.
Would you rather be on the other side?
- No. - Does it hurt?
No.
Everything's fine.
It's the last one.
François...
It will work.
All right, go ahead.
- Ready? - Yes.
See you later.
- Can we go, sir? - Yes, sir.
Wait here, please.
Did you follow the instructions?
Are you not having sex?
Should I go there?
Yes.
The panels need to be smooth,
if they are not, rainwater will penetrate, and there will be moss.
Won't it get slippery?
On the contrary, they're much smoother.
Touch them and you'll see.
Good morning!
Sorry, we saw there was no one there.
- That's all right. - Good morning.
- Personal delivery. - My employees are busy.
Can I ask you for a signature?
Yes, of course!
- Would you like some coffee? - Thank you.
- Are you finished? - Yes.
Get in!
Philippe should be back soon.
I don't like how much he has to drive.
So many accidents happen.
Unfortunately,
who work across the border drive very fast.
- Here. - Thank you.
It's a real dream, isn't it?
- A beautiful terrace. - Yes, it is.
The view is magnificent.
Thank you.
Your son works hard.
He's not my son, he's my nephew.
I thought wrong,
he looks like you.
Do you?
Yes.
- Mom, our snack! - I'm hungry!
Yes!
Take off your backpacks!
The door!
- No, no cake! - Canned fruit?
Yes, that's right.
Fleur, can you help me?
We knew there was a possibility.
That's so unfair.
No!
The wood is too long and the tops are...
- I could have taken it! - Don't worry!
Sorry.
How much?
- Fifteen thousand. - That's quite a lot for spruce!
Thank you! Thank you!
Tell her to take the entrance exam.
- She won't listen to me. - Very funny!
But are you enjoying it?
Well, I had to do something.
Nobody gives me money.
- You split the winnings. - That's not what I meant!
Running a company isn't easy.
- We have our problems. - Are you complaining?
- Anne. - What's that?
I can never say anything.
Things will get better when you sign with the Gedibois.
- Did Tardieu get back to you? - Not yet.
What the hell is he doing?
- Why don't you call him? - I don't need to be pushy.
I'll call him tomorrow.
I forgot my water. Excuse me.
What about you?
Are you still glad you came here?
Yes, I'm glad.
Are we going to train you here next year?
So, Anthony, I was thinking...
Yes, of course he will!
- That's a good idea! - There's still time to decide.
We can find something
closer and more practical!
Sorry.
- Water. - Here.
- Are you all right, Noémie? - Yes, thank you.
Are you back in hospital?
We decided not to continue.
What do you mean?
Don't you want a baby?
Yes, of course we want a child, but actually, I...
We want to adopt.
There's a conference at the town hall...
Maybe,
you should give them a break,
to reflect.
It's been a difficult year for you.
For all of us.
Don't you have anything to say?
How could you bring up this subject for the first time in front of my parents?
I've been telling you for weeks! You don't listen to me!
- We can try again. - Do it again! I can't stand it any longer!
I can't do it anymore, the hormones, the blood tests, the injections!
Jesus, François! Look at me!
What's all this for?
To tell us that it didn't work again?
That I can't get pregnant? With you judging me? I can't stand it!
But they've already explained all that.
- What? - When the reason is unknown,
can happen when you least expect it!
It's my fault!
- No, it's not. - If it's something psychological!
Go ahead! Say it!
I want a baby.
Me too!
To adopt is to have a child!
It's not the same thing.
Well, get used to it, because I've made up my mind.
And Noémie supplied the wood for the terrace on which we're celebrating.
A round of applause for their magnificent work.
Thank you.
Thanks to you we can enjoy of our garden and...
this little piece of paradise here.
- Despite today's weather. - Daddy!
Don't worry, the sun will come out again!
I propose a toast
for my family's new adventures!
And to everyone here!
Cheers! Thanks for coming!
For new adventures.
The conference is tomorrow.
That's fine.
Now it's time to persist.
I know that adoption isn't...
It won't be easy, it will take time, but...
we're almost relieved.
We ordered too much food, we were expecting more people.
The people here are a bit...
They're not very easy, a bit rude, but they're very loyal.
- Is that right? - Yes.
Well, they like you.
Thank you.
Time to test the terrace.
- Excuse me. - Yes.
Why were you talking about our life?
I wasn't. She asked me.
Let's dance!
Let's go!
It's been so long. Come and dance.
Come on, let's go, please!
It's been so long!
We never have time for ourselves.
Aren't you cold?
No.
Don't tell anyone. Everyone thinks I've stopped smoking.
He says you're from Lyon, right?
Yes.
I liked it there.
When I came to Metz with Philippe, it seemed like a dump.
But here, it's...
Sorry.
- I shouldn't have said that. - It's all right, though.
Why are you here?
I don't know, in the end I thought
that a change would do us good.
Sorry.
Villard, I'm offering you quality.
- Wait a minute. We're not calling. - Hang up.
Let's go.
Come on.
Look, I'm sorry. Can I get back to you?
Thank you.
All of you are here today because you want to adopt a child.
To do that, you need a permit.
The procedure lasts nine months,
is interspersed with social social and psychological evaluations.
Wait, Anthony!
Let's put that in the wedges.
Shouldn't you be at college?
Yes, but Grandpa came to pick me up and...
He's going to learn more from me.
Careful, it'll tilt when I pull.
Make sure it's secure.
I'm very careful now. That's how your uncle got hurt.
Are you badly hurt?
It ends up happening in this area.
Now we remove the wedges
and immobilize them.
- What's up, flight? - Put it down. It'll come down by itself.
- Now, Anthony, do you see that button? - Yes.
It's set at 3.4 millimeters.
Turn it on
to sharpen
the grinding wheel, adjust it.
Like this.
What else could I do? I had to expand!
They all closed due to the lack of support from the banks.
When will the Gedibois confirm?
Who knows?
Customers have a lot of choices.
Right, the numbers are low, but I've built up a stock in the meantime.
- Profits are down and wood is expensive. - Yes, I know.
- François, your margin is low. - So what do I do?
Close the firm?
Tell me! That would help me.
- François, take it easy! - I should have closed a long time ago!
Wait, we'll manage!
- You knew my father? - Yes.
We're finalizing your estate and...
selling some plots in the forest.
- So, I was thinking about... - No.
- Pay off some of the loans. - No!
What do you think?
Noémie...
François is the main shareholder.
If you invest capital, it will change the balance.
Do you understand?
That doesn't change anything.
- Do you know this forest well? - Yes, I do.
I spend a lot of time here sorting wood.
See that mark over there?
That means we're going to take it down soon.
It's so high.
She's at least 30 meters tall.
This place is so beautiful.
It's an old smuggler's hideout.
They used to hide here for weeks in the winter.
We need to pass the office to get to the house.
- There's wood everywhere. - Yes.
- It's lovely! - Thank you.
Have you been married long?
We were young when we met.
Your first love?
Yes.
When we first met, François told me
that he wanted children right away.
That's important to us.
Is it always this noisy?
Only in the morning.
And isn't access restricted?
No, but...
There are always children here, it's never been a problem.
- I'll show you the rooms. - Please.
This is the bathroom.
This is our future baby's room.
We started decorating, but as it didn't work out, we stopped.
Let's continue.
- Is that right? - Yes.
Why do you want a child?
Good,
we love each other.
I don't know, for the same reasons as everyone else.
Not everyone has that desire.
You can be happy without having children.
How do you imagine yourselves with your child?
Go ahead.
Well...
I don't know, I...
take you to the forest to pick out the trees.
I'd give him wood chips to play with.
I'd teach him how machines work.
- We'd build things together. - He?
So it's a boy?
No! We'd be happy with a little girl.
You need to be ready for both.
Because that's a point
on which I must insist.
The child of your dreams doesn't exist.
The child you hope to adopt may be blonde with blue eyes,
may be healthy or disabled.
How did you manage that?
An accident at the sawmill.
When I was eight years old.
Did your parents let you go to the machines?
Yes!
Do you like doing that?
I always have.
Actually, I never really thought about it.
You never wanted to do anything else?
Travel...
No.
I don't know, I've always lived here.
You're not an adventurer.
No.
I love your smile.
It's the opposite for me, I've lived in several places.
My father left my mother as soon as she got pregnant.
I grew up with her in the early years, but she was struggling,
so I went to an orphanage,
I lived with several families.
At the end,
all I wanted was a family.
I like you.
I like you too.
It's so...
I've never felt like this before.
Not like this.
Me neither.
We're out. You didn't even try.
He annoyed me with those questions.
- He explained everything! - Wait, it's Tardieu!
What's wrong?
- Speak up! - What the fuck!
What?
- We didn't get the job. - What the fuck!
We won't make it without my inheritance.
- My father will refuse. - It's none of his business.
- It's his whole life! - What about the 15 years of my life?
I'll call Remi.
Right?
What's the problem?
I'm pregnant.
So?
I don't know what to say.
What about Philippe?
You're the father.
Are you sure?
Yes.
What should we do?
In six weeks it will be too late.
What's the point?
To abort.
- I know a clinic. They don't know me. - No, they don't!
No.
I didn't think you could get pregnant, well, not of me, but...
Am I really the father?
Yes.
Let's have a baby!
No, that's crazy.
What about my family? My daughters? That's...
I'll take care of you.
- It's not that simple. - Yes, it is.
It's very simple.
We could run away together.
Anywhere.
A new life.
Far away.
With me.
And the sawmill?
I don't know.
We'll figure it out.
Four meters, 24 pieces.
That'll be 27.40.
Four meters and three packages.
Yes, all right.
Thank you very much.
Talk to you next week.
Good morning, Noémie.
I saw your mother today.
We talked about the sale of your father's last lots.
How sad it is to see to see the family's assets break down like this.
We talked about your debts,
- the contract you lost. - The one you signed.
- We warned you. - Let me do the talking!
Now you borrow from people outside the family?
- Nothing personal, Noémie. - Really?
- Without my money, the company is gone. - The third round of deliveries,
- that wasn't necessary. - Yes, it was!
You know that one truck a day is not enough!
If it were, how come all the other companies shut down?
- Why are they closed? - Because the managers are incompetent.
- Just like you! - I'm incompetent?
- Yes! Your great-grandfather... - The same story again!
I don't care about the past!
My modernization saved your company.
That's the truth! What a piece of shit!
François!
You're beautiful!
Five minutes.
Philippe is putting the girls to bed.
Did you tell him?
I'll tell him when you tell Noémie.
Okay.
I'll talk to her.
Don't worry about it.
Will you take care of us?
Yes.
- Okay. - Thank you.
It's the social workers' report.
A positive answer!
The psychiatrist...
I was afraid of that.
What does it say?
It says...
that we haven't recovered from the insemination,
we're worried about biological children...
He says we're not ready.
That means...
over for us?
To delay the process before the commission,
you can ask for a second opinion.
Wait! Noémie!
- Calm down! - Let me go!
You're not being welcoming!
I need you!
- I'm here with you. - No, I'm not.
Yes.
You're not on my side!
Hello, François.
- Hi, François. - Waiting for Noémie?
Yes, I am.
She's having some tests.
Be careful on the way back, the road is closed for construction.
Okay. Thank you.
And François,
let me know if Anthony
is coming too far.
No, that's fine.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
All right, then.
See you.
Bye, bye.
She's too fragile.
Things will get better,
in a few days.
I can't keep hiding from Philippe.
I don't think you understand what it's like.
I have to hide the morning sickness.
Especially if he wants another child.
He doesn't deserve that.
I need the right moment to tell.
After what we've been through...
It will never be the right time.
I'll talk to her.
- Are you really going? - Yes.
I'll talk to her.
I have to get back to work.
It's a boy.
We know that these last few years have been very difficult,
even more so when part-time.
We never expect a major crisis right after modernizing. Get in!
Now we've managed to stabilize the company and things are getting better.
We can get involved in new projects,
and we'll bring prospects long-term achievements.
I'm very excited about the future.
And I'm confident with the wood industry.
Well done, boss!
Thank you, Pavel.
Some of you have been with us for a long time, Etienne, for example.
Thank you.
Raymond, Vincent...
You believed in the company when François took it over,
e...
Yes, I'd like to thank all of you first,
because thanks to you we were able to resist,
and say how happy I am that my family and I continue
our story
with all of you. So...
Here's to the sawmill!
Nice speech, Noémie.
Everyone's happy.
I could never talk like that in front of everyone.
Thank you.
- All right, dear? - Yes.
Thank you.
What about the cable?
Beech.
- Do you still have my father's? - Yes.
How will you celebrate your birthday?
I don't know. Camping at the lake with my friends.
We had a big party for your uncle's 18th birthday.
- We set up the tables in the factory... - No, we didn't. It was so hot
and there was a storm at night.
It was great.
I PROMISE I'LL TELL HER. I LOVE YOU
I TRIED TO CALL YOU, PLEASE CALL ME BACK
FRENCH? PLEASE ANSWER
François, Patricia needs wood.
Good morning.
It's for some shelves for the girls' room.
Right.
All right, I'll take care of it.
Thank you.
What are you doing here?
I'll talk to her, if you want.
I think we have a disagreement.
Can't you put yourself in my shoes?
What's the problem?
Today I had to protect my belly from the girls!
- I can't hide it and wait any longer! Tell me! - I can't.
Come on! Tell her!
I hired 15 men today. She's my partner, okay?
That's all right.
I'll tell Philippe we'll have a son,
- he'll be a great father! - He can't!
It's to protect my family! I told you this was important!
Being a father isn't just about donating sperm, François!
Patricia!
I promise I'll tell you!
Patricia!
You have a good eye.
That's the best of the lot.
Good diameter.
The trunk is slender and straight to the top.
What's the matter, François?
Nothing, don't worry.
I'm going to knock over several to give the others an idea.
Show me which ones.
No, that one.
She's good.
And this one too.
Not really.
That's better.
Ready?
Good morning!
How are you?
Good morning.
How are you?
- It's been a while. - That's right.
- Good morning. - Hi. Say hello, girls!
- Hi, girls! - Hi.
I won a new sweater!
Children grow up so fast.
Good morning!
Hello.
Let's have a drink nearby, do you want to come along?
We have an appointment with a new client.
You're always working!
Actually, I need to call them. Excuse me. Bye.
- Bye. - Would you like to have dinner sometime?
- Is everything all right? - Yes, everything's fine.
Bye.
What's up?
I'm struck every time I see a pregnant woman.
It's horrible.
What are you doing here?
I need to talk to you.
Five minutes?
Then I promise I'll leave.
I'm losing my mind.
I know I've ruined everything, I'm sorry, forgive me, but...
I need you, Patricia.
I'm going to tell her everything about us...
I'll tell her about the sawmill.
I promise.
But it's over, François.
I'm just waiting
to spend the weekend, it's my parents' anniversary.
And then I'll tell you.
I love you.
It's too late.
I believed all that.
The baby will be born in a month.
Is that for him?
Yes.
You have chosen a name.
We have chosen.
Is everything all right?
Yes.
We're getting ready.
May I?
Yes.
I would have liked to give the name Lucien.
It was my grandfather's name.
Bravo!
MY BAG BURST... WE'RE GOING
It's me again.
I'm worried. I wanted to know how everything went.
I hope everything is all right.
I'll call you tomorrow.
I love you.
What are you doing?
Nothing.
It's very hot in there.
Are you all right?
Yes.
I was just listening to my messages.
Didier was calling.
- On a Sunday? - Yes.
He was asking
what time we're starting tomorrow.
I'm hot.
You've had too much to drink.
- Can we go? - There's still dessert. Come along.
This wine is good.
- What's wrong? - Nothing.
What's wrong?
Don't be silly!
Would you like some wine, François?
- No, he's had too much. - Yes, please.
Not for me, thank you.
By the way, we'll soon have to say where Anthony will be doing his internship.
Anthony?
Explain.
Well, basically, it's two weeks at school
- and two at the company... - We'll talk about it on Monday.
It's never the right time for you.
Didn't you also have a chance with the carpenter?
No, I never said anything like that.
What do you want to do?
If it were up to me, it would be the sawmill, for sure.
Of course!
Could he stay with you?
You have a spare room.
We need to talk.
Okay.
If not, we'll buy him a scooter.
Good idea, then he can kill himself on the road.
Are you going to lecture me?
That's a good one!
Brilliant!
What does he know about children?
- Anne! - Not a thing!
- I don't believe it! - Keep filling me up.
I will!
Just like you do with me.
- Stop it! - Stay out of this!
- The god of families! - Enough!
You don't even have a family.
- Shut up! - Are you going to hit me?
- Let me go! For God's sake! - Mom, stop!
- Hit me, then! - I'll hit her!
Let me go!
François!
Come in!
Are you all right?
Is he all right?
Lucien!
Thank you.
Can I hold it?
Yes.
Lucien.
He's so small.
Little boy.
Excuse me.
I didn't think he'd arrive so quickly.
I wanted to be here.
But I wasn't.
Philippe filled in the forms. He declared it.
Lucien will take his surname.
Now leave us.
We can't see each other anymore.
He's what matters now.
He's the most important thing.
SAWMILL RECEVEUR
I know it hasn't arrived yet. We had a problem with the carrier.
He suggests Tuesday morning. Is that all right with you?
That's fine. Call me to confirm delivery.
Thank you. Have a nice day.
Where were you?
Walking.
Driving.
I was very worried, I didn't sleep all night.
François, what's wrong?
I can't do that anymore.
What are you talking about?
I wanted to tell you.
Go on, talk!
Oh, shit. I'm so sorry.
Sorry for what?
What is it, my love?
What happened?
I'm here.
- Let's get through this, okay? - Yes, we will.
You can't leave me like this.
I need to see him.
I know you're back from the hospital.
Please.
Did you talk to them about the project?
How did they react?
A bit like me, at first.
It's not easy, especially for my father.
Do you get on well with him?
Yes.
He's a man of integrity.
Do you have fond memories of childhood?
I don't know. Yes.
What do you want to give your son?
The best.
I've been waiting for this moment for so long.
What does "being a good father" to you?
Being there,
present.
E...
guide you through life.
Do everything I can to help him grow up in a beautiful environment.
Love him.
Will you be able to love him?
Yes.
Absolutely.
I just want to see him and hold him in my arms.
I'd do anything for him.
What's wrong?
What happened?
It stalled. The logs were too thick.
- Who was in control? - I was. I'm sorry.
You idiot!
- The day is over! - Look out!
Hello!
- Hello. - How are you?
Yes.
Is everything all right?
Just buying a few things for the baby.
Is he all right?
Yes, he's fine.
We haven't had our dinner.
Yes, we did.
Sorry, we're a bit busy with the baby.
How about tonight?
Tonight? Maybe, good,
just a few drinks.
Yes. Good.
- In our house. - Yes.
- Can it be at 7pm? - Yes, of course.
- Okay. - See you later, then.
Hello!
Daddy!
They're here!
- Hello, how are you? - Sorry for the delay.
- No problem. - Hi.
- François! - For you.
Come in.
Thank you.
We're having a crisis.
Patricia can't get the baby to sleep.
The drinks are in the living room.
- Is everything all right? - Yes.
Can I take this?
- Thank you. - What about your bag?
- I'll keep it. - Have a seat. I'll be right back.
- Are you coming? - Yes.
We won't be staying long.
Come on, Anais.
Quiet, girls.
Everyone cries at that age.
What do you want, Noémie?
Something without alcohol, please.
- Okay. Thank you. - Thank you.
- Hello. - Hi!
Hello.
- Did he sleep? - Yes, he did.
Girls, go and play in the bedroom, please.
Yes.
- You can watch the cartoon. - No problem!
When are you going back to work?
I'm not going back. My contract is up.
And I keep saying that you have several jobs in Switzerland.
- This sector hasn't suffered much. - But she's afraid to drive.
You can hitch a ride.
That's what I said.
You're going to be unemployed.
Looks like the baby won't sleep.
Is the baby monitor on?
Yes.
Can't you bring him here?
He's fine in his room.
Sorry, I forgot to ask. How are things going with the adoption?
- It's progressing. - That's good.
- We won't bother you with that. - Not at all.
Maybe that's not such a good subject.
- No problem. - So, what stage are you at?
We've received the authorization.
Well, it took a little longer, because we need a second opinion.
But now we can
apply to adoption agencies.
- Daddy? - What's wrong?
The baby makes a lot of noise.
Come here, my dear.
Is he still hungry?
No, he's got his bottle.
But I'll go and see.
What's your brother's name?
His name is Lucien.
Sorry, Noémie, I forgot your drink.
Can we try your wine?
- Can you get it for us? - I will.
- You don't have to. - That's fine.
- Where's your brother? - Upstairs.
Go away!
Get out! What are you doing?
- You'll hurt him! Give him to me! - No!
- Stop, you're scaring him! - No, I'm not.
Yes, you are, stop it!
You can't do that.
- Leave me alone! - Don't.
You can't do this to me.
Let me see it.
- Give it to me. - No.
- Let him go. - No.
Give him to me!
Noémie!
- Noémie! - Go to hell!
- Listen. - Get out of here!
Where are you?
How could you do this to me?
- Calm down. - Why did you do that?
- How could you? - Calm down! Stop it!
How could you do that?
Stop. Calm down.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I...
I didn't want to tell you.
We were so close to our goal.
I want you.
No.
Stop.
- It's been so long. - It hasn't.
Stop that!
Why not?
Now! Why don't you want to?
Why not?
Show me you're a man!
You can't even get excited!
I'm going to have a baby, did you hear me?
If you leave,
everyone will know what you did!
Everyone!
The employees, your family!
- Your father! - Shut up!
- You're not going to stop me from leaving! - That's what you think!
Without me, you're nothing!
If you leave me, you'll lose everything, understand?
You'll have nothing left!
RECEVEUR SAWMILL
What was she doing here?
At that time?
I don't know.
A light has been left on.
The security barrier
open?
It broke down the other day.
And you, François?
What were you doing?
Where were you?
François?
François, come here.
Take it easy. Stop!
Stop it.
Take it easy, damn it!
François!
Thank you, Remi.
I'm sorry, François.
- My condolences. - My condolences.
Thank you.
Are you ready, François?
I'm coming.
It's awful.
I tried to call you.
I know.
Philippe left with the girls.
And Lucien?
He's with the neighbor.
I'm here.
Who's that?
Nobody.
She's my son's mother.
Your grandson.
Claude?
If I had done my work properly...
It was an accident.
It wasn't anyone's fault.
I don't want to go back to college.
I'd rather stay here and help you.
Don't make the same mistakes as me.
Go away.
Anthony? Where are you?
Get far away from here.
We're going.
- Will you be all right? - Yes, I'm fine.
See you later.
I'm no longer working on the investigation,
because I'm part of the family.
You'd better stay here for the next few days.
Do you have plans to go anywhere?
No.
Did you have problems with Noémie?
Did you have a fight or...
I need both of you.
Hello.
Let's go, shall we?
Which way?
I don't know, far away.
The three of us.
The police came to see me.
What have you done, François?
I didn't do anything.
- Say it! - Nothing, I...
She fell.
What happened?
It was an accident.
- Tell me the truth! - I'm telling you.
- Tell me! - I haven't done anything.
Hello?
Yes, it's me.
I've already told your colleague everything.
Why's that?
No, I don't know where it is.
Why are you asking me?
Yes.
No, I'm alone.
I've already answered all these questions.
That's none of your business!
Who told you that?
No, I told you I don't know where François is!
Everything's fine.
My baby.
We're almost there.
Lucien?
Is he all right?
- Everything all right? - Yes.
My dear.
Everything's fine.
Please stay!
Do you want to hold him?
Yes.
I'm happy with you.
So am I.
I was so happy with you.
Run!
Don't move!
You know the forest well.
Run!
Lucien.
Hurry up!
Hands up!
Hurry up!
Don't worry.
Everything will be fine.
Stop!
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