I'm accountable too, sir!
Our customers must get their orders!
We ordered 500 extra items,
and we're still waiting for them!
I have a staff of 35,
I know how to manage people.
I'll call you tomorrow,
I warn you, I never let go!
Yes.
May I bum a cigarette?
Thanks.
Can I have a light?
Go ahead.
Keep it, I have another.
Yes?
I'll be there, say...
in 2 hours.
OK. That's what we said.
Such a gentleman!
Only if I'm attracted.
But am I attracted to you?
Are you?
If I say yes,
what's next?
300, is that it?
Thanks.
Sorry, it wasn't very cozy.
No, the parking lot was fine.
Nice and spooky.
You're cuter than the photo on your site, Cedric.
Patrick... I'm Patrick.
And you're Judith?
Haven't we met before?
I don't think so. Bye.
It started 4 years after my divorce,
one sleepless night,
I hit on an online escort site.
With photos, prices, availability,
favorite sports, English spoken.
I had clicked on a Lucas, 25 years old.
Same first name as my ex-husband, who I was still hooked on.
Now I do it once or twice a month, at most.
What was his name?
Patrick?
He doesn't look like a Patrick.
My name's Marco.
At home, I'm Marco.
But Patrick's a bland name,
no one questions it.
I take cash, checks or plastic
I'm a hustlin'ladies'man, the loot's fantastic.
Sadly, most work pays badly.
I give 'em pleasure at their leisure,
when they ring, I bring that extra thing,
I can get it up when I'm told, even with a blindfold.
Call me Patrick, or plain Mr Dick,
just gimme gals, not pals,
I can play games with elderly dames,
screwin'my neighbor, pays more than hard labor.
I fill 'em, then bill 'em,
that's about it,
once they've come, I split, I've done my bit.
I'm sore from rich clients galore,
takes big bucks to pay for fucks!
I deal my dick, not dope,
I put 'em in heaven, give 'em hope,
even if their skin's rough,
my staff'll be stiff, I know my stuff.
As an escort, not a date
I charge a special weekend rate.
You earn dough, bein'a gigolo,
they just want a fling,
so morals can't be your thing,
even if a client's not my type...
I gotta deliver the hype...
I tell my ego to pass, each time I bare my ass.
- That you, Marco? - Yes, Grandma.
Big nose in 6 letters?
How about "SCHNO Z"?
That's it! SCHNO Z!
Here, Grandma. Your favorite cookies.
- Soft ones? - Super soft!
We'd better go. Where's your bag?
Beside the fireplace.
Made of a new lightweight material,
the Jumbo magnifier enlarges 15 times!
Even with good eyesight; our eyes get tired...
It's a bargain!
32 Euros for the Jumbo magnifier and stand!
That's what I need!
Your work going OK?
Your work OK?
Same old paint jobs.
Here,
I put 50 Euros in your purse, to buy food this week.
You shouldn't, Marco.
Don't worry, Grandma.
Got enough medicine?
Yes.
Maryse got me some this morning.
You'll close?
Mrs Massard's almost done.
Thanks, Rosalie.
- See you! - Later!
Shit!
- Things OK, Grandma? - Sure, sweetie.
Open the glove box.
Is it for Karine?
No, for you.
You're crazy, Marco! Save your dough.
I'm doing fine there.
I'm so lucky to have Marco.
Our love's strong as ever,
even stronger.
He works so hard now.
Takes odd jobs on the side, plus those with Toutoune.
Dunno how else we'd get by.
Before I forget...
For Maggy, for food and utilities.
The month isn't over!
Your mom likes good accounting.
Happy birthday to you...
Happy birthday, dear Karine...
Happy birthday to you.
Blow, Karine!
- Time for champagne! - I won't say no!
Stop it, Toutoune!
You're only 18 once! Don't sulk!
It's a wide-angle lens, I'll look awful!
Too late!
- You're a drag! - What is it, Karine?
- I didn't do her rinse. - You shouldn't have promised!
Sorry, I didn't have time!
She's too snooty to stop by the salon.
I went there, waited 2 hours! All for nothing!
On Saturday! Our only busy day!
Stop it!
True, this week's slow. Tuesday: 2 rinses, 1 defrizz!
End of the month! Purses are empty!
- Can I have some cake? - You already got some.
- Now the gifts! We may get a smile! - Very funny!
Patrick, here. I just got your message.
Don't worry, I have it.
It was in my car.
Call me back.
Great, Jonathan! Very classy!
What a beautiful camera!
Never seen that one!
Takes videos, Grandma!
The latest model, I saw it on TV.
What a gift!
Marco really spoiled you!
Must've cost a mint!
No, he got it for pennies!
At least 500 Euros!
That camera fell off a truck?
No, the job I did for that Jap.
He works in the Canon showroom.
Canon, is Rosanna, my Peruvian client.
She gives me gifts, can't help it.
I have to explain them.
The gold Dupont pen was her, too.
I told Toutoune I found it.
You said it was all OK!
You really can't?
- That's not food! - Stop!
I'd made a Thai salad.
What do we start with?
The magic Japanese tea?
Where's Irene?
Fascinating guy,
he explains a boring subject,
non-vertebrate evolution is dull stuff,
but I was captivated!
- He's a genius. - Irene, answer me!
What's first? We're late!
The pet brush!
And a real cute guy.
It's true, he's very cute.
You know Arnaud Michelli?
Guess I do...
Wait...
How do you know him?
A Marais bar.
A gay bar.
A gay bar?
With a beard, and well hung,
you might score!
Shit!
You didn't miss a thing, he's a lousy lay...
Irene, we ready?
Wait, we're not in a real rush!
That's good.
What's first?
The pet brush! For cats and dogs!
Get with it, Berenice, shit!
I don't believe it!
I didn't know he was married!
I found out too late: I was hooked!
Can't you spot a liar?
You should be an expert by now!
Don't be mean to her!
Lots of nice women fall for creeps.
That's my sister's specialty.
I'm unashamedly sentimental!
She says I'm the last sucker for true love...
She's lapping it up!
...Who thinks it exists on this crummy planet!
Don't get mad, Irene. It's your right!
We once believed in little green men on Mars!
We all know you'll never give in!
You're immune to it!
Irene won't either.
She still believes in love.
Guys ending in "ist" turn her on;
ethnologist, archaeologist, anthropologist!
They're hard to find.
So Irene waits. For true love.
With an "ist", if possible.
Maybe I should do like you: Write checks.
Give it a try.
That's a downer.
"Hi, guy... Bye, lady!" "Thanks for the hump!"
"What do I owe? Do me again!"
If it's just to get off, a solo's as good!
I need conversation,
a tad of cerebral harmony...
Your last cerebral harmony session was... 2 years ago?
The PE sociologist mama's boy?
Stop! I know your speech by heart!
I only have good memories.
I only pay for pleasure.
For the rest, I overpaid.
So did you.
All men are bastards?
- Who says so? - Dummy!
- When's our date tomorrow? - 10AM.
- A quick backgammon? - I'm bushed!
C'mon, at your place.
A quick one.
Tell me, Judith,
should I have a facelift?
Sure, just get the right surgeon.
It's that or a jacuzzi. Same price, almost.
Where'll the jacuzzi go?
Where the tub is. They make minis.
Get a mini facelift!
You're a drag!
Can't have a serious chat with you!
- Care for a beer? - Sure.
All the interesting guys
are married or gay.
When you finally find Mr Available,
he's into Lolitas in thongs.
So what's the option?
In 20 years they'll have cybersex robots,
with gizmos for lonely gals.
Low maintenance, easy storage, and orgasms for life!
Sure!
10% discount for the first 100 callers!
In 20 years, will we still crave sex?
You kidding?
Courtesans had lovers at 70.
Sex is all the rage in retirement homes!
So what's our worry?
Our best years are ahead!
Some of us want to sleep!
I'm sick of silent screwing!
I wish we had a home!
We're lucky we don't pay rent,
so we can pay for the salon.
Next payment's due... in 2 weeks?
Yes.
You got it?
Sure, I'm on to a good thing!
10000 smackers! In 3 days!
It's a royal deal!
But remember:
You work all day, and wow 'em!
Not a hair on any wall!
It's a first for me.
How much do you get?
3 times less, but for one day.
Guy must be nuts!
Salmon pink toilets?
Lacquered! So he can see himself.
A bedroom, OK, but the can?
Yes? Hello?
One moment...
I can't hear you.
Lacquered toilets!
OK, I'll be there. Bye!
My Grandma. I gotta see her.
- Is it serious? - Just the water heater.
Thanks for your speed.
It was in the car.
Thanks.
Now I know why I know you!
I saw you on TV yesterday.
You watch that show?
No, my grandma does.
I saw you at her home.
Care for a drink?
A coffee.
A coffee, please!
- Is the magnifier good? - Magnifier?
Yes, the big magnifier.
The Jumbo magnifier!
Yes, it enlarges!
That interests you?
Yes, for my grandma.
- An espresso for the gent. - Thanks.
No spoon. May I borrow yours?
Bravo!
You're lucky, I often miss!
I want to play with you.
What do you do when this happens?
Sounds silly, but it never has.
Yet it's true.
Same here: It's also a first for me.
Stop it, that'll do.
Here!
No way!
It's for the house call!
150. Will that cover it?
That's not very cool.
I'm not a very cool person.
So use a dildo: It'd be cheaper!
You insult clients?
Rarely: They respect me.
The little creep got the last word!
And of course I'm late!
They'd better not bug me today!
Let's go, we're late!
What goes first?
"Weight-Away"... I'm fine!
Let's go!
What are we waiting for?
One second!
Any problem and the dam will burst!
That'll wake 'em up. They're all asleep!
- A problem. - What's it now?
- With your guest. - What guest?
For the garden teepee.
I have one? Thanks for telling me!
I left 3 messages on your cell. If you'd listened...
Cut it out!
What's with my guest?
Deal with him!
Come along. We've got lots to do!
He's not bad!
He's "Sitting Bull" in a musical.
It's lousy!
We'll find something else.
There! I come out of my garden teepee!
Ugh!
The teepee folds back,
needs very little space.
- It's easy to clean? - Sure.
With a sponge, it's sturdy!
We have a distinguished guest,
from Arizona...
Jim Many Horses.
You're an Apache?
Where's he going?
Cut!
No Indian says: "Ugh".
Hollywood invented "Ugh"!
I'm so sorry.
It's insane!
We won't get this in the can today!
Mr Many Horses! Don't run off! It's a misunderstanding!
- We rent "Brokeback Mountain"? - I saw it 3 times, it's too sad!
Seen Irene? I looked all over!
She left, said not to wait.
She could've warned me!
Come dine with us!
Meet Jean-Marc.
He's a dental surgeon.
It's me!
You in bed?
Don't come in!
Alex gave you the message?
Who's in the room?
It's someone...
None of your business!
Since when isn't it my business?
It's Jim.
Jim?
Jim Many Horses.
Sitting Bull?
Spare me the humor.
Isn't that his role?
You're amazing! Faster than I thought.
The nerve!
You screw strangers!
And you lecture me?
I'm not, but you who need cerebral harmony for coitus...
What do you know?
Think only idiots do horseback stunts?
Cool it! I only blame him for making us late.
Is he a good lay?
Don't be gross!
I'll get you bread for tomorrow?
He's fabulous!
The best I've had since...
The archaeologist?
No, he was just a sledgehammer!
With Jim, it's...
Hi, Judith!
I'm sorry, I got carried away.
Don't apologize, the garden teepee was dumb.
You should've come to the show?
I told Irene...
Thanks!
Sorry, but...
Gotta put you out,
we rise at dawn...
On Saturday?
Amsterdam weekend!
What'll you do?
There's lots to do:
Museums, the Anne Frank house, Van Gogh...
Coffee-shops!
Careful, Jim.
She smoked once, thought she was a rug,
hid under a table.
Irene stuck on a guy who isn't an "ist"!
How will it end?
At least he makes her laugh.
Not like that jackass... Patrick!
Thinks he's...
Hi.
Remember me?
Yes, sure!
A weekend in Morocco.
A year ago.
Right!
Antoine... Marrakech...
Sylvain... Essaouira.
Sylvain, of course.
Sylvain...
Have a seat!
How are things?
I got a job in London,
then I came back.
I often thought of you, Judith.
He remembers my name.
It's nice to deal with a pro.
We should meet again...
That's what we're doing...
His hair is very clean,
fine, lustrous...
I wonder what rinse he uses.
But that won't make me come...
I'm sore from rich clients galore,
takes big bucks to pay for fucks!
I deal my dick, not dope,
I put 'em in heaven, give 'em hope,
even if their skin's rough,
my staff'll be stiff, I know my stuff.
As an escort, not a date
I charge a special weekend rate.
You earn dough, bein'a gigolo,
they just want a fling,
so morals can't be your thing,
even if a client's not my type...
I gotta deliver the hype...
I tell my ego to pass, each time I bare my ass.
Rosanna!
A little memento, dearie.
It's my last day in Paris.
That's sweet of you.
I'll miss you in LA, Patrick!
I'll miss her, too.
Rosanna's super nice.
A gold mine, as Toutoune says.
Do you use the camera?
Fanny and I love tuna fish. But it costs a fortune!
Maggy, get some tuna: I love it too.
That's not what I meant!
The pleasure is mine...
Get some sea-snails, too.
I love them.
Yecch! I hate sea-snails!
You!
Tear-jerker scene.
You're a pain, Karine!
Ciné-reality. Jean Rouch, you dig?
You dig this?
You spoil me, Marco!
My pleasure, Grandma. You look beautiful.
If your parents were alive,
they'd be proud of you.
Hello?
Why are you calling me, after last time?
Listen, I'm sorry but...
I don't want to resume it.
Something wrong?
Nothing.
A problem client.
From the mad inventor! Call him, or he'll drive us nuts.
Why didn't you do it?
It's always busy, I have a date.
I'm doing everything!
Screw who you want, but stay on the job, shit!
You can't ruffle me. I'm happy, that's rare for me,
so I'm making the most of it!
Your glum look tells me you can't match that!
Bye, Sandrine!
Bye, Irene.
I apologize for last time.
It'll be different, if we meet again.
She's lucky I'm not busy,
and that a mortgage payment is due.
Now the bitch stands me up!
Patrick!
I'm so sorry!
Really sorry.
- You waited long? - Well, I got here on time.
I had to meet a supplier,
I couldn't get away from him.
- Here. - What is it?
The Jumbo magnifier.
That your grandma wanted.
Thanks.
It's to make amends!
What's big right now?
The brainy step-ladder.
Is that a joke?
Not at all.
It can handle slopes, like a dahu goat.
Would she like an electric foot-warmer?
- Could it shock her toenails? - No way!
I have one under my desk in winter. The studio's icy!
- Not stylish, but effective. - Sold!
Now I'm late.
We said I'd decide.
- So what? - I decided to treat you.
Thanks.
I'm off.
All that pizza, I'll doze off!
See you Monday, 2PM?
Thought of something specific?
Not yet.
I'm not sure she'll like my idea.
Judith's hairs are defying each other,
they're highly charged with electrons.
Pity we missed the rat in the maze, he's memorized it.
But I have a meeting.
- Is my hair a mess? - No, it's fine.
Jérémie, careful! You'll trip the lady.
Well, well! Lucas...
Amazing to meet here.
No school, it's kids' day.
Hello, Judith.
- Hello, sir. - Hello.
Patrick, my hairdresser.
Lucas, my ex-husband.
My wife, Élodie.
Delighted.
- Hello, Élodie. - Hello, Madame.
Let's go. We'll wait for Dad.
Your TV show a hit?
Bigger and bigger.
That's great.
Come, Lucas? We'll miss the beginning!
Excuse me.
Come, Jérémie.
Why say I was your hairdresser?
You were touching my hair right then!
I don't want that creep to blab all over town.
Sorry if I hurt you.
It surprised me, that's all!
Being a hairdresser's fine, just fine.
And a river boat?
A boat trip with a candlelit dinner? That grab you?
I'm busy evenings.
Really?
Too bad.
Yes, I work on sites.
At night?
Yes... In offices, I moonlight.
Does it pay well?
No, but with Toutoune it's fun.
He's my partner.
We'll find something else.
Why did I tell her that?
Usually I say I study management.
How long have you done it?
You needn't answer.
2 years.
Before I was on the dole,
then came poorly paid internships,
fixing apartments...
And you?
How long have you done it?
You needn't answer.
Being a client?
A bit longer than you.
How old are you?
30. And you?
It's rude to ask a 51-year-old woman her age!
Got kids?
Didn't have time.
When you realize it, it's too late.
It's midnight, and the coach is a pumpkin again.
You're the loveliest pumpkin!
Jerk makes fun of me!
I started taking him home, about every 10 days.
The first time I've had a steady.
I never asked about his private life,
doesn't really interest me.
My father had 3 wives,
and it worked very well.
They all got along fine.
Yes, but no one was lying.
Your mom knew about the others.
My fella was scoring all over,
and came back in a foul mood...
Did he split on you?
You kidding? I was fed up, I threw him out on his ass.
For men, being faithful's a state of mind.
Even mine, who's no playboy,
plays Brad Pitt at the office!
Anyway, even the discreet ones always end up blundering!
I found out from the phone.
He called 'em from home?
No, his cell phone.
Seeing the same number 5 times a day
makes you suspicious.
Mine'd buy me gifts...
For no reason...
Ended up intriguing me.
I got one whenever he scored!
That beats a black eye! And I've had my share!
Their stories aren't funny, but they laugh.
My dad split 10 years ago,
not a word since.
That didn't amuse me.
Look at poor Fanny.
All the horrors she's hearing!
Not to worry.
Guys of my generation aren't like that.
A little kiss?
What an ugly teddy bear!
The others were worse!
Hold on. I'll call the cops!
- Let go! - What's going on?
You were here?
Sometimes I bring friends home.
Tell him to let go: He'll break my neck!
I'm so sorry.
I'll just have a very stiff neck!
We look idiotic.
No, but get dressed.
It's not funny!
- Can I talk to you? - No, I'm busy.
Now you know my sister!
Can I talk to you now?
- Got a problem? - Yes.
I'll make myself a sandwich.
Anyone want one?
You bring them home now?
With all your valuables?
Wait, you brought home someone I don't know!
With all my valuables!
You know Jim!
We've met, but I don't know him!
I bring home who I want! Really!
Now I have to ask permission?
What are you scared of?
I'll wreck our business?
Carried off by a tide of sensuality, I'll squander the capital?
OK, you're right, I'm intruding.
I'm an idiot, I'm just worried.
You and Jim, still as torrid?
Yes, and it's free.
Why's he so special?
He's funny, cute, has a nice little ass,
I have fun, and the price is right.
Will that explanation do?
You're tiresome!
- Hi, Maggy! - Hi, Marco!
- Had a nice day? - Great, and you?
Lots of gossipy customers.
- Karine, stop it! - I did nothing!
Do it elsewhere!
Pretend I don't exist, should be easy!
- What is it? - A little gift...
I thought of Mrs Vandame, her husband's gifts...
It's dumb, but that did it.
Thanks. They're very pretty.
Karine!
Leave them alone!
Dear Marco, did you get bread?
Shit, no! I'll go now.
Karine can go!
I can't, I'm filming!
I'll go, no problem.
Get down!
Mom! Karine's dirtying the chair!
You don't know what I'm doing!
Know how Spielberg started?
Stop it! Go tidy your room, or I'll confiscate that!
Can't do a thing in this dump! You're all a pain!
Karine!
Stop your crazy music!
OK, no need to yell!
Hello?
Wrong number, no Patrick here, lady.
That's OK.
I'm not the curious type, but I have insights.
That's how the shit started.
They were about to close.
I got St Honorés, too.
That'll please Karine!
3 days of waiting.
3 days of anxiety,
that I hid, even from Marco.
Trying to act cool,
telling myself stories I didn't believe.
Yes?
Is Patrick in?
Who are you?
I want to see Patrick.
What's this? Patrick!
Yes, Marie-Helène?
You know her?
We've been married 4 years, he knows me!
This is crazy! Unheard of!
I should have used an agency!
There, it's happened.
I'm wiped out.
I can't even think. Or only of one thing;
I'll lose Fanny.
I've lost her.
Marco!
What's going on?
Fanny! Open up!
What's up? I never saw her like this!
- Please! Open! - I never want to see you again!
- We gotta talk! Please! - Calm down!
You're crazy! You'll smash the door!
She's cried for 2 hours!
Go away!
A real psychodrama scene! Shit hits the fan!
I know what you'll say!
Lies, because you're a liar!
I never thought you were a liar!
It's true, I lied to you.
I lied, Fanny.
Well...
I gotta go...
With all this, I haven't made dinner.
And Jonathan hasn't his keys.
Can't you leave us alone? Dammit!
Well, sorry...
Maggy, I'm off.
How can we talk?
We're surrounded!
We can't screw, fart, or talk here!
It's mission impossible!
I've had it!
We hear screams, of course we worry!
You scared that he'll hit me?
You're not alone in here!
You shout so loud, we can't avoid listening to you!
You and that camera...
I'll throw it out the window!
Just you try!
- Let go of it, bitch! - Stop that!
Give it back!
I'll get even!
You're hurting me!
That'll stop you!
Take that!
Dumb hairdresser!
Mom!
I'll get even! Shit!
Fat slut!
Marco!
Never fails!
I hate you!
Hand me the bread.
You hit me, now I can't even reach!
Whatever happens here is my fault! You're a pain!
Don't ask for explanations:
It's between us!
Did I ask?
No, I'm warning you.
I won't tell you how to live.
You'll soon learn.
I'm learning, that's for sure.
Marco had better come clean.
She's my client.
Your client?
You also fixing her home?
You don't get it.
Think I'm an idiot?
Got a ciggy?
Tell the truth, don't lie to me!
What good is it?
It's the truth!
She pays me to screw her!
So there!
Ever wonder how we pay the mortgage?
You're a gigolo?
Without that, you'd have lost the salon!
It's not true! You're a gigolo?
How many clients you got?
I told her everything, from the start,
the paint job I finished alone,
the lady-owner who pawed me, who offered me money.
And you let her?
You were worrying about the salon.
Maggy was sure we'd lose it.
Remember our anxiety.
But you kept your salon!
How do you get a hard on?
Dunno, it just happens.
Something excites me...
A guy is...
It's disgusting!
You wear a condom?
- Who do you think I am? - A pig!
Patrick - Escort boy - Paris
Does Grandma know?
Grandma?
Think I'd tell her?
I think nothing.
I don't know who you are.
I don't know the guy facing me.
It's over!
Never again!
- Never again! - Don't touch me!
It's over, I tell you!
- It's over! - Don't touch me, let me go.
You quit loving me?
What'll we do?
Answer me. You quit loving me?
Give me a chance.
I can't lose you.
Tell me!
Love of my life!
Tell me...
Sir, you'll get your contract,
within a week. Bye.
An emergency, mind seeing Mr Dumas?
- Sure. What's his gizmo? - The Super-sponge.
No problem.
The file's on my desk.
I'll go get it.
I'll go see...
"Yes, I'll go see
"Like the Three Kings in Galilee...
"Who followed a star in the night..."
I was amazed.
For once my sister was human.
Aren't we both cute?
The miracle of love, no doubt.
Working clothes!
No time to change, sorry.
Why be sorry?
I like the redneck touch to turn on snobs.
I'm not free, Friday.
If you'd said so on the phone...
I wanted to see you.
- What is it, Patrick? - There's a snag.
I'm married.
My wife didn't know,
now she does.
- Has she left you? - No.
You've decided to stop.
Makes sense.
Yes, but it doesn't suit me.
I don't like it one bit.
Never seeing him again...
I feel dumb here with you...
You shouldn't.
You're not mad at me?
Not at all. We always got along fine.
- Bye, Patrick. Good luck. - My name's Marco.
Marco?
It suits you.
It's much better.
If you re-enter the field, call me!
I was back to treating him like a whore.
Maybe I'm becoming a cynical old hag,
protected by her certainties and her checkbook.
In many ways, it's a comfortable position,
the quiet happiness of very selfish people.
Look at you...
Dumb bitch...
May I come in?
Please.
Feeling low?
Not great, but I'll survive.
It must be awful for you!
It's pretty rough on me...
We've all worked together... for 10 years?
It'll be odd.
But she's right.
It's what we all dream of doing!
What are you talking about?
Your sister...
What about her?
What?
What's happened to her?
Don't sit there! Talk!
Shit, it's not possible. You don't know?
If this is a gag, I'm in no mood!
Irene's settling in the States with Jim!
When?
In 2 months.
- Seen Irene? - She's in the control booth.
Things'll be tough now.
Jean-Louis, where's Irene?
On the set.
We'll miss her.
It's a tough void to fill.
Seen my sister?
I think she's in the back.
Bitch!
You dirty bitch!
What's with you?
You'd have told me when?
Why yell?
Don't put on a show!
Who cares! They all know!
Only your dumb sister didn't know
that the lady's emigrating!
Get on the job, you!
What do you call this?
It's vile!
Vile!
I wanted to tell you,
but I knew there'd be a row anyway,
so I kept putting it off.
Give me a cigarette.
What's this crap?
You want a month's vacation?
Not a month, a life!
I want a lifetime vacation!
I've got one life: This is it!
Let's talk of your life!
You dump everything,
not just others: Even yourself.
You blow it all at 53, because now you're also vaginal?
It's pathetic!
You're the pathetic one.
Now it's OK, but in 10 years, not even,
in 5 years, how'll you get young studs?
It'll cost more...
It'll cost more, that's all!
She and I had never been apart.
My sister was my only true friend,
and she was headed for the end of the earth,
with a guy she'd known 3 months.
Got a beer?
It's your last.
I was awful, I'm sorry.
Everything you said to me, I said to myself.
But I feel good, Judith. I feel so well.
I've never felt this well with anyone.
His show's over, he's due home.
We mustn't lose what we just found.
See what I mean?
I wish he lived around here, not Arizona.
Nobody's perfect!
What'll you do now,
when I've gone? Who'll you squabble with?
A quick backgammon? I'll trounce you!
That's far from certain.
I remembered the scene in the kitchen,
their laughter...
Irene dolled up like a teenager.
You're right, Irene.
Little green men exist on Mars.
You go first.
- This was your idea? - I couldn't resist it.
We'll miss you, dumb bitch
What does "connasse" mean?
My sweet little "connasse"...
What's got into you?
It's such a lovely story...
Meet Victor, my fiancé...
Delighted, Victor.
Tread lightly, Berenice is very sensitive.
I know!
Meet Victor, my fiancé.
Hi, Victor!
When will you meet Prince Charming?
I meet lots, but they turn into frogs.
I want to get smashed.
You won't freak out?
No, I've got a sleeping pill.
I take it before takeoff, and then...
Well...
This is it...
- We're not going to cry? - Of course not.
Like an idiot, I wore make-up,
I'm really...
Thanks.
Thanks, Jim.
Come visit us in our teepee.
Sure...
See you soon, Judith.
See you, Jim.
Thanks, take care of my sister.
Sure, she's the love of my life.
I hope you meet someone good.
Who deserves you.
Who knows?
Maybe when I'm in a retirement home.
Home's been glum for the last 2 months.
Mom can't see why Marco gets fewer jobs.
He talks of a slump in the building trade, but she's not convinced.
You got my cassettes?
Sorry. Didn't have time.
Shit, my last one's almost full.
Why waste money on that junk?
Dumb slob!
- Who left on the toilet light? - Not me!
Kids, the meter's running!
Marco, there's the phone bill.
Who uses the phone?
Marco and I have cells. It's Karine!
Why should we pay for her?
Everything in this dump is my fault!
I've had it! Why don't you clear out!
Karine!
You want me to stop living?
When's our job for the doctor?
Forget it!
Painting his pad for peanuts? No way!
Didn't you negotiate?
He wouldn't! Should I bend over?
Don't get mad. I just asked.
What about the phone? They'll turn it off!
He can't pull jobs out of his ass!
Don't speak to me that way, I'll belt you!
Listen...
Don't panic, things'll pick up.
6 months ago, there was a slump, too.
Try a temp office, they always have work!
I went to one,
all they had was cleaning graves!
- Seriously? - I swear.
Life's tough.
Think I like emptying potties for the bedridden!
Marco, allow me to say it:
You're a bad manager.
Listen, Maggy,
we've made the payments on the salon!
I contribute more than my share!
For someone who's a bad manager.
But if you had to pay for food and lodging...
If we tallied things...
No bread, thanks.
I don't rate it!
The bailiff said to ignore him.
You bet!
Creep!
What a fuckin' mess!
We may have a gig, but in 3 weeks.
How'll we make the payments?
They'll even grab Maggy's stuff, we'll be homeless!
Don't cry, love.
Don't cry.
What about your plans?
What plans?
The plans you used to have...
Your clients...
What are you saying, Fanny?
Sometimes you just escorted them, no?
You want me to go back to that?
You realize what you're saying?
You don't have to screw them!
Just be an escort.
Usually, you gotta deliver. That's the idea.
It'd just be temporary.
I can't do it, Fanny. No more!
- Even if I know about it? - That's worse.
You'd rather lie?
Don't be silly!
Anyway, I've hocked my computer.
I'm out of touch.
And by telephone?
They gave you their numbers?
Some did.
Just make a phone call.
Today's my first riding lesson,
gotta start somewhere, don't laugh.
The cameraman is Little John, Jim's cousin!
Little John, hand me the camera.
These are his friends. I'll introduce them to you.
This is Marva.
That's Marcy,
Richard, Gloria,
Jeffrey...
You know Jim, this is my Jim.
Hello? Annie Oakely?
I just looked at it.
Very impressive.
You, who were scared of cows!
Wait, my cell's ringing.
Hello?
No, you didn't wake me up.
I'm on another line, I'll call you back.
Irene, just a wrong number.
Everyone's fine.
Me, you kidding?
I'm being a good girl.
What's the deal? Same as before?
Only in the afternoon?
Or can we widen our choices?
Same as before, if that suits you.
Does your wife know?
Could I have an advance?
I know it's not done, but...
Why not?
It's a loan, to be paid back in kind.
I think I'm making a mistake.
But I want to hold him in my arms.
I want to kiss him.
And that's the only way how.
How much?
1500, is that possible?
No problem.
I don't have it in cash, but next time we meet...
In 2 days?
Thanks.
- Am I intruding? - Not at all.
I'm not sure it's for us, but it's interesting.
I'll call you.
- Thanks. Bye. - Bye.
Bye.
He's cute. What was his thing?
The magic brush.
With a reservoir, we've done it.
That's why I stalled.
Come back and we'll fluff it. Right, Fanny?
Sure, Mrs Vandame.
See you tomorrow, Fanny. Bravo!
Thanks.
Bye, Mrs. Vandame.
I'm a bundle of nerves.
I'm jumpy as a cat.
It's all I can think of...
Mind closing up?
No problem. Run to your lover.
Thanks.
How would it go?
How'd he be when he got back?
What would we talk about?
Especially that...
You OK?
Fine.
1500. Will that do?
That enough?
Sure, it's terrific.
How many times you seeing her?
Dunno, once or twice a week...
Who is she?
Frankly, that doesn't matter.
Who is she?
You put a tad of MC 110 cream
on this massage glove... made of bio-safe silicone...
Apply it after your shower or bath,
until it has fully penetrated.
Bitch!
We've decided not to talk about it.
What are you doing?
Come here!
It's bearable because it's temporary.
Later, we'll be back to normal.
I gotta run. I'm meeting a client at 5PM.
It won't take long. Wait for me?
Yes.
I told you not to call me!
I left my keys at home:
Mom and Karine are at Aunt Jackie's.
When'll you be back?
Roughly?
I'll wait for you at the salon.
I love you.
Isn't life wonderful?
You could've called! I waited till 8PM!
Sorry, I couldn't get away.
I had to take the subway, to get the keys!
I had to go back and change.
Spare me the details!
What's to eat?
She didn't buy you dinner?
What's up today, Fanny?
You got back so late!
Heard of overtime? I couldn't walk out on her!
I hope she paid you well.
Don't treat me like a whore!
- How should I treat you? - Whose idea was it?
- Not mine! You started! - Why did I start?
To pay for your goddam salon!
Aunt Jackie's a drag.
Always giving lousy advice.
Maybe, but she gives nice gifts!
Hi, kids! Had a good day?
Very good.
Here...
By the way...
Now we're paid up!
Thanks, dear Marco.
Marco! Got my cassettes?
I couldn't even film at Aunt Jackie's!
He was busy.
He worked overtime!
You go buy them.
Problem?
You bet there is, but not for long.
I dropped in on her.
But not on the spur of the moment.
I spent an hour on my get-up.
Something simple, that suits me.
And I didn't wear a bra, to bug her.
When should I come back?
15 minutes, this won't take long.
Mrs Marco?
Sit down.
I came to see you to clear things up.
We all want that.
The fact is...
the planning's a bit vague.
I'm not sure what their deal is,
but Marco is doing it for his wife.
That's why he's so cool.
There's work, and one's private life:
They shouldn't overlap.
I'm overlapping?
A bit.
It's hard to believe that you're here
to schedule when I screw your husband!
I made coffee, like one?
Right...
let's talk planning.
If it goes beyond 8 P M, it's a drag.
How about a bonus?
No, it's a drag.
We eat dinner around 8 or 8.30, get it?
Sure.
And weekends are out of the question?
Saturday is OK, I have to work.
I meant the whole weekend.
We only have Sunday, Mondays he works.
Here we pay triple for weekends.
No, weekends don't suit me.
You plan to visit all his clients?
None of your business!
Aren't you afraid?
Of what?
That he'll meet someone richer than me
who'll buy him up?
No.
Don't stop!
- Holy shit! - What is it?
Almost 2PM! You gotta split!
Toutoune's due here.
Sorry, this wasn't planned.
I'm sorry your schedule's so tight!
You have to get going.
I can't turn down work, there's Toutoune.
Sure, there's Toutoune!
How about a weekend together?
A whole night together,
breakfast together...
Wouldn't you like that?
That's not the point.
You could ask your wife.
She seems cool.
No, it's impossible.
You dressing?
What if she agrees?
We head for the Riviera.
I said no!
Please don't insist!
Hasn't this arisen with other clients?
Never?
Please hurry!
Am I your entire family business?
Why talk to me like that?
Isn't it the truth?
We meet once a week, forget the rest!
You're right, I'm being nosy.
Anyway, I found her charming.
Very pretty and very sweet.
- Who are you talking about? - Your wife.
How do you know my wife?
She came to the studio.
Fanny?
You didn't know?
Why'd she come to see you?
Ask her!
I'd better hurry, I'm late!
- Hi, lady. - Hi, young man.
Good bye!
Who's the dame?
The owner's wife.
I thought the owner was gay?
He could still be married!
Funny... If I were gay, I wouldn't get married.
At least, not to a chick.
What's wrong? You're weird.
See you tomorrow.
Have fun!
I ache, I have cramps.
It's my period.
Shall we go to the Fun Fair, Sunday?
Why'd you go see her?
Who?
Don't con me!
My client!
Why'd go you see her?
I knew she'd tell you. She's a troublemaker!
Answer me! Why'd you go?
So we'd have some time to ourselves!
Without asking me! Who am I in all this?
You've done enough behind my back!
But I've never treated you like shit!
No need to scream!
It's no big deal!
Keep it up, and I'll get out and walk home!
So walk! I will keep it up!
Marco, tomorrow help me empty the kitchen.
I can't do your kitchen this weekend!
Why?
An out-of-town job just came up.
You could've told me: I rented a sander!
Don't worry, I'll pay for the sander!
What's with them?
What's this weekend?
You didn't plan it.
With her?
If you go, I'll leave you!
Why? Suddenly you have scruples?
A quick lay's OK, not a weekend!
Go ahead, say it. Why don't you?
You're in love with that woman!
I'm not in love: It's work!
I bring back dough! That's what you want, dough!
Louder, so everyone hears!
Everyone, anyway, lives off this whore! Everyone!
A nice family of pimps!
Don't touch me! You're revolting!
So go screw your old hag!
Leave the car keys! Ask her for cab fare!
I didn't know where to head. I just wanted to split.
Fanny had betrayed me.
I never betrayed her.
Some are born rich, some not.
Some go hungry, have a rotten lot.
For some life's all shit,
a pain that won't quit,
it's a bitch, my motto's "Get rich!",
go beyond that itch!
We all wanna make it big,
live well, find our path, you dig?
We spoil our near and dear,
wanna live in high gear, without fear.
Can't just be material, it's true,
but we're into moolah, me and you,
I can't live without bread,
takes time to get a spread,
money buys less and less,
we're all apes in this urban mess...
I got love and friends,
life's not just what you do, depends,
we all go mad, we see red,
in the struggle to make bread,
life's not a piece of cake,
it's a rat race, make no mistake.
We're all in a rage
when we don't have a wage,
been too long on the dole,
can't get out of the hole.
Only money moves a man
as a carrot moves a donkey, it's the plan...
And it's easy to see
that a banana moves a chimpanzee.
Money makes us more than less,
we're all apes in this urban mess...
We're all apes...
Got a smoke?
Never seen you. Worked here long?
I'm not working.
I'm waiting for my train.
Sorry, thought you were hustlin'!
You're right, I do hustle,
but not in train stations.
Smart. Not a trick tonight.
Thanks.
My name's Zoltan.
Patrick. Or Marco.
As you wish.
And my lighter?
Buy me a sandwich?
If you want.
There's a joint nearby.
But I warn you, I'm not gay.
Me neither. I get sucked, that's all.
She pays you that for 2 or 3 hours?
Yeah, and I'm cheap!
But...
what if it lets you down?
You gotta deliver,
it can't shrivel up on you!
With a woman like her, it's unthinkable.
Shit, that's a no-brainer.
I'd split and pick the oldie!
She's not an oldie! She's terrific, she's lovely.
With her, it's sheer pleasure.
All the more reason!
If I could do that,
that's classy...
Who's stopping you?
Me. You seen me?
All I own is on me!
I have nothing.
I live in a rathole with a bozo.
No way they'll ever rehab me!
You're a lucky guy.
It's not that simple.
I can't live without my wife.
That's loving your pimp!
Do what you want,
but for me, that's not love.
Love's when you give...
But if no one repays you...
Hi there, stranger! Seen Jim's bike?
It's an Indiana, great, no?
Know what? I'm taking lessons,
I get my license in 2 weeks. I'm thrilled!
Hi, Judith! Irene is talented.
But be careful.
Today, nothing but problems!
Berenice is in love.
So we do 12 takes on a shot,
she forgets the prices, giggles.
She's better when she's jilted.
Wait, somebody rang.
I don't know who it is.
Come see us!
Seen the setting?
Glorious, huh?
It was someone visiting the new tenants.
Bye, big hug, careful on the bike.
Bye.
Why did you come here?
I left my wife.
You're drunk.
Go home.
It's not my home, never was.
Excuse me...
Thanks for coming here to puke!
I know...
You'd say I've been had.
That's exactly what I'd say.
Sorry, I don't have a condom.
Don't worry, I haven't ovulated for ages.
For the rest, I trust you.
Anyway, guys always end up splitting.
What do you know?
Look at Dad.
I was little, but I remember.
It was a Wednesday, no school!
I know what you'll say!
I say nothing...
I say nothing, my daughter.
I know what it's like...
And I had 2 kids.
Slam the door when you leave!
I'll call this week.
Stop paying me!
I'll keep fixing houses.
I can get by...
Don't you agree?
You were drunk. Go back to her.
Scared I'll cling to you?
I'm a liability now?
Reassures you, huh?
- Last time, last screw! - Don't complicate things!
I'm not. Can't it be normal, without money?
Don't you want that?
Judith, don't you?
You didn't go to work?
I came to get some things.
He's there folding his socks as if it mattered.
Breaks my heart to see him do that.
I'll quit the salon, as soon as I can.
We're doing better, I can sell my shares!
How many payments are left?
5 or 6 months?
I'll fix things if there's a problem.
Don't you understand?
I can't work in that salon anymore! It wrecked us!
I want no part of it! That money's jinxed!
- Fanny, please. - Please what?
Can't I be miserable?
Forgive me, Marco.
Forgive me...
We need a fresh start.
You needn't go on weekends.
I'm not going on a weekend, Fanny.
I'm going for good.
You don't love me anymore?
It's this life I don't love.
You've found a client who's in love with you!
You don't even need to ask! You pig!
I don't want a row, Fanny.
It's true, you love hustling!
I don't want a row.
Get out!
Shit, it feels good.
I can relax.
Never a gigolo again.
My new life is starting.
I feel good, things are clear.
Dunno where it leads, but I don't care.
- Is the water warm? - Yes.
It's nice here, no?
Wouldn't have been your choice!
No, I'd have picked Marrakech. Not the same.
But here, I can pay for it.
Anchors away!
Lucky, the weekend wasn't like this!
Rained all day, where were you?
Almost in Marrakech.
Lucky you! I had a row with my dentist!
We played Scrabble with Victor and his mom.
Let's go.
See you tomorrow!
Good night.
Hurry!
- It's pouring! - I'm soaked.
How's Marco?
You'll catch cold.
Get in.
You won. You bought all of him.
Sure, seeing me amuses you.
I'm not making fun. But you're wrong.
Money's no part of Marco and me now.
Will it be fancy hotels or burgers?
Last time we met about schedules.
What's the problem now?
I want us to get back together!
How old are you, Fanny?
20 years less than you.
What's his future with you?
The future's for your age group.
Is he so happy with you?
You'd best ask him.
He won't take my calls.
He won't see me: He knows what'll happen.
I know it too, it's fated!
I must speak to him, we never did, please!
Stop!
Don't humiliate yourself. No man's worth it!
I don't care! Anything, if there's a chance.
Your mascara's running.
Are you happy?
Sure I am.
You're lucky. Others may suffer from it.
How?
Your wife waited for me outside the studio.
Why?
She's tried to reach you.
Seems it's hard.
She's got some nerve. She knows it's over.
I don't think she does.
Maybe you should fill her in.
I already did, there's nothing to say.
Threesomes aren't my thing.
Do me a favor.
Settle it. Call her.
Now?
Why aren't I a real bitch?
What do I care about that weepy fool?
Life would be easier.
He probably won't come.
He should already be here.
Look at me!
You look awful.
Freshen your make-up.
What's the use?
What's happening to you makes no sense.
You're in love.
True lovers.
That's rare.
Yeah?
I'm coming!
You're a drag!
Jonathan forgot his keys again!
Go ahead, I'll close up.
If he doesn't...
Come for dinner,
I made chicken creole.
Thanks.
You don't look like a true lover.
More like a girl who's being dumped.
Thanks for coming.
Don't worry, I won't cry, I'm a big girl now.
You've got your life, I understood. Here.
Some things you forgot, family photos...
When you were a kid.
Thanks.
What did you want to say?
You had something to say.
We can't go around in circles...
Just say it, clear things up.
What?
A simple thing.
"I don't love you any more."
Go on.
Say it!
It's not hard. Say it!
I told you to wear a tie!
I must have one somewhere.
You'll see, it's a tourist trap!
A candlelit dinner, fake gypsies,
the boat goes up and down the Seine!
I'm not coming.
What's going on?
What's going on, Marco?
I feel so sad.
Why?
Why are you sad?
To be back with your wife?
I feel good with you.
You love her.
That's no reason to be sad.
We've had a lot of fun.
Being together.
Few people get that.
I'm sorry about tonight, I meant to go...
No, you're right.
It would've been awful.
With the gypsy violins and all.
We deserve better.
You're beautiful.
Thanks.
I also feel good with you, Marco.
I wish we'd met in another life,
that we were 20 or 30,
that we'd lived together,
and had kids.
I could've said these words that surrise me
as much as they hurt me.
- Hi! - Hi, Jim!
I never saw Marco again.
Sometimes I treat myself to a young man,
but there's no comparison.
My sister's quit trying to fix me up.
I'm still a free woman.