LOVE ME NO MORE
Antoine, could you pick up my mom?
Why can'tyour dad?
- His license has been suspended. - Suspended ! How come?
Why? He drank too much.
Living with your mom might explain it.
That's not nice.
lt's on your way.
No, l remember the address.
Yes, l'll be nice to your mother... bye.
So as you see, Mr. Mortez
we emphasized the health aspect
of the product, rather than the taste.
Sorry.
So, instead of the taste, we're focusing on health :
fat and sugar free, and it reduces cholesterol.
Which unites two universal concepts:
indulgence and remedy, health and happiness.
Yeah, l can read.
l'm not sure...
The message is right,
but the phrasing isn'tvery...
punchy!
l expected a stronger hook, something warmer,
more poetic.
That's it: poetic!
- Poetic? -Yes, why not?
Of course, poetic !
Let's see then, how about:
100% natural, it's true
a yogurt that makes you exclaim, ''l love you ! ''
No, within reason.
OK, lyrical then...
Your milky white reflection
is like the fire
burning to perfection.
No, that's no good.
Mysterious then...
What hidden flavors lie in this virtuous yogurt?
Patriotic?
Nutri-yogurt, you are my country, my deliverance,
Nutri-yogurt, for me, you are my France!
That's nonsense.
Medical?
Nutri-yogurt, you know its role?
lt should reduce your cholesterol !
What's with him?
l sense you're not convinced.
No.
Oh darn.
You see, the real problem
is thatyour yogurt is inedible!
For months we've tried to polish this turd.
He's never happy. lt's excruciating.
What's with him?
What's with me is this:
l'm done with these endless meetings,
creating dumb slogans for yogurt that cures diabetes, cholesterol,
stress and cholera. l'm through.
Antoine, calm down !
l am calm.
When anyone speaks the truth, we say they're nuts.
l've had it.
l'm leaving.
Goodbye, Mr. Mortez.
Mr. Mortez,
l'm at a loss.
lt's clear. Your associate wants me to go!
Coffee, please.
Got a cigarette?
Keep the pack.
Are you nuts? Have you lostyour mind?
You realize the trouble we're in?
Are you listening?
Did Mortez leave?
l pleaded with him to stay.
He will on two conditions: You're off the project
and apologize to him.
Screw him and his apology.
As for the rest: OK.
l'm off the project.
l'm off all of them.
Meaning?
My heart isn't in it anymore.
l'll sell you my shares.
What'll you do?
No idea. But l've had enough of writing lies and gibberish !
OK.
What do l do when you're gone?
Get someone new,
a real spitfire.
l'm old, used up. l've run out ofjuice.
l don't get it.
Things were going so well, and then suddenly you...
Look, why don'tyou take a holiday, get some sun?
Will you buy my shares?
Fine.
Thank you.
Why'd l order this?
Do you want mine?
What is it?
Today's your birthday, right?
Yes. 42. Still young, don'tyou think?
Happy birthday.
What could it be? ls it a pen?
An umbrella?
A car?.
Chateau Haut-Brion '64!
l know you were born in '65, but itwasn't a good vintage.
That's for sure.
l'm sorry.
Thank you.
You're an angel.
Will you tell her?.
You can't go on like this.
You must tell her.
You've got all weekend.
l don't care how, but tell her.
l expected you earlier.
l'm glad to leave this place.
The doctors are divas, if you see them.
The service is abysmal, and the food atrocious!
Gently! Be careful with my arm.
Be careful !
ln future, l'll avoid escalators.
A most dangerous invention.
Thank you.
You're still here!
What's that?
You're not dead !
Do you wish l were?
l don't live with you. Thank God !
What's got into you?
You're always complaining. A ball breaker.
What?
Ball breaker, balls!
To think l cared about buying
a nice present for you...
Don'twaste your time.
Lastyear's sweater is in the dog's bed.
He loves it!
Thank goodness we're here.
Poor old dear.
My husband's happy. He never complains.
He's kept his mouth shut for 40 years, poor guy.
Hello.
Hello Maurice.
Everything OK, dear?.
Words cannot describe!
Help me out of this awful car.
Go easy on the...
Good evening.
Hello, Mrs. Lemoine.
Lovely weather today.
- Not like yesterday. -Yes, it's lovely.
Like springtime. l hope it continues.
Goodbye, Antoine.
You know Mr. Lalande?
He's a great guy.
He's asked me to marry him.
Terrific. A new beginning.
lt really needs some thought.
Hello everyone!
Hey, you rascals!
Hi Dad !
- What are you drawing? - Things.
- Can l see? - No, notyet.
Daddy...
Yes, my love.
Can l have a pony?
-You're too little. - A small one, then.
You're still too little.
Am l too little?
We'll see...
Meanwhile: toilet, teeth and bed !
Hi...
l see your mother's called.
She thanked you for your kindness.
Kind with a pitbull?
How was your day?
Nothing special?
No.
Where did you have lunch?
ln a cafe, itwas very average. l hardly ate.
You ''hardly ate'' with who?
Why do you ask?
l'm just asking, that's all.
You know,
until this afternoon l thought this stuff only happened to others.
What?
All these couples that lie and cheat.
l told myself it could never happen to us.
Thatwould never be us.
lt's not possible, right?
No.
But then,
one day you come home with your kids
it's Friday, all's well.
Then the phone rings,
and then,
it's a good friend, but she sounds odd,
she stammers, ''should l say anything, it's not my business...''
But she's a friend.
She can't keep it to herself.
Which friend?
lt doesn't matter.
So what does she want to tell me?
When she was buying cigarettes, waiting in line,
who does she see?
Who?
You !
She saw you.
With a beautiful brunette,
hand in hand gazing into each other's eyes,
a love-struck expression on your faces,
that distant gaze...
Cecile.
Sure, you're surprised...
What are you saying? Are you sure?
Hold on.
Then she goes on. She's excited as she says:
''l'm positive! l swear l saw them, l saw their hands.''
Hold on Cecile, let me explain.
lt's my worst nightmare.
You picture the scene.
She carries on, sparing no details.
You can't listen.
You hang up.
Just to shut her up!
Then, in you stroll.
''Hello everyone,'' the hard working husband
returns from a tiring day, spent screwing his mistress!
Have you finished?
What?
What's finished?
Your tantrum.
Can l say something now?
Let's hear whatyou've got to say.
You've got it all wrong.
You're cheating on me!
Not the way you think.
How many ways are there to cheat?
Who is she? A cousin? A childhood friend?
Go on , make something up!
Exactly! A childhood friend.
She'sjust a friend.
Want me to believe that?
l justwant to explain...
Let me explain.
That's it, try to buy some time
to make up an excuse.
You won't listen.
l think you're cornered, my dear,
and somewhat pathetic too.
Enough Antoine.
lt's already painful enough.
Don't take me for a fool.
Show some courage.
Tell me the truth.
No!
That's too easy. Stay here.
Don't play the wounded martyr, all silent.
Say something, Antoine.
Speak for Christ's sake!
At least do something !
Tell me it's all been a nightmare.
Give me a reason so l can understand.
A good reason...
You want a reason?
Are you sure?
lt's simple, l'm bored shitless here.
lt sucks.
A charming wife, adorable children, nice house,
and a greatjob! The dream.
What a dumb life!
Look at us.
Look atyou and me.
We're still attractive,
but for how long? Tell me?
We could die any day.
Like anyone can.
True, like anyone in the world.
One day the merry-go-round is over.
You just die,
without really knowing anything.
lt's a golden cage full of shit.
Very poetic!
You , for example...
How many really good memories do you have?
Go on, tell me!
How would l know?
l'll tell you.
Barely a year in all, and that's being generous.
The rest of the time is sleeping, eating, cleaning.
What is real life? lts true meaning?
You've lostyour mind.
Money and comfort? ls thatwhy we're here?
ls that how you justify your fling?
That's enough.
lt's not sex l need.
l need to feel alive!
Do you understand?
Alive.
What are you doing?
You want to feel alive?
l'm a mother, but l still know a thing...
Get off me!
And this?
- Not good enough anymore? - Stop it!
You asshole. You're pathetic!
You've no balls, no heart, nothing !
Why do l deserve this?
What's going on with you?
l can leave if you want.
Leave?
This weekend?
Right now.
That's bad timing.
Why?
lt's stupid, but...
tomorrow l invited your friends for your birthday.
Eric's supposed to take you to see a car he wants to buy.
They'll surprise you when you return.
God dammit,
that's super!
Great idea !
l guess l should cancel now.
No.
Don't cancel.
l'll stay.
Fine.
You can sleep on the couch.
lt's time to go to sleep.
Leave a light on.
Yes.
Night night.
Come on , let's tuck you in.
Are you OK, Mom?
Yes.
Good night.
- Were they arguing? -Yes.
What about?
l didn't hear. Go to sleep.
Did l scare you?
No.
Did l scare you?
Why did you sleep here?
l argued with Mom.
Can l sleep here when l argue with Alice?
lt's only for grownups.
Breakfast!
And after?.
Homework.
Or a game of tag?
Yeah. Cool.
Tag.
Gotyou. You're dead !
Shrimp and avocado! How original !
Normally, it's... shrimp and avocado.
Dad?
Open your presents.
With dessert.
Open your presents.
As you wish.
Did you do this, Vincent?
lt's not bad.
But can you see why it can't fly?
Do you know why?
Think about it. Why not?
lt's not a real one.
l'm talking to your brother.
You're a bright boy, so think.
Now answer my question. Why won't it fly?
l don't know...
Because its wings are pointing down , that's why.
They need to be straight to fly.
Like this.
Give me a kiss anyway.
l think his plane's great.
The most beautiful plane ever.
Hand me your plate.
Yes, but it can't fly.
Very funny.
To my darling daddy Happy Birthday
There are two 'P's in happy.
Frankly, l've seen you do better.
Look here,
it smudged.
And really, the colors...
What ''Antoine''?
- Did l say it's bad? - No.
l didn't say it's bad.
l said she knows she can do better.
Great, now it's a drama.
Now l can't speak honestly to my kids.
Hi, how are you?
ls he here?
Hi kids, hello Antoine.
Still not finished lunch?
Perfect timing ! l'm not hungry. Let's go.
Did you quityourjob for real?
What do you mean ''for real''?
Leftyourjob for good?
You could put it thatway.
Can l ask why?
ltwasjust one yogurt too many.
But it's your company!
l gave it everything.
A real advertising shark. Awhore!
Fine, butwhatwill you do now?
Relax, enjoy life...
travel...
travel far away.
What about money?
Don'tworry.
l've got investment funds, life insurance.
My little family will be well taken care of.
Hello, gentlemen.
This way, please.
What a beauty!
She's a joy.
- A real English sports car! - She's my baby.
Can we try her?.
No, the insurance only covers the owner.
Just so we can hear her.
What's he doing?
He's crazy!
Get out of my car, now!
- Got a problem? - Get out, nut!
Just calm down, Pops.
No need to get so worked up.
lt'sjust scrap metal with wheels!
Right?
That's enough, let's go !
All right, all right.
Congratulations, she runs like clockwork, your hotrod.
Top condition, like the garden.
Well, not exactly now...
Aren'tyou a little obsessive?
What got into you? You're insane!
lf l'd known...
We had fun ! Did you see the guy's face?
You're a jerk.
Really a jerk.
His Jag was great.
lt'sjust a toy. All that money...
Grow up a little.
Let's have a drink.
Happy birthday!
l had no idea !
A birthday surprise!
How original, you little sneaks!
How about that. Luckily l'd nothing planned.
Make yourselves at home.
Happy birthday.
You really got me with that car gag.
Happy birthday.
You don't age.
Happy birthday.
Berengere, what a good accent.
Hey Antoine, happy birthday.
Wow, what a grip.
Happy birthday, handsome.
Wow. You look amazing.
ls this my present, Etienne?
Easy now. Easy.
Happy birthday.
You're selfish.
Some champagne?
l hope he's a betterjudge than golfer.
For less than 2 million euros
you can't get much of a house.
lt's a village, you can bike and walk.
- How were the Seychelles? - Fabulous.
Gorgeous hotel, on the water...
lt's not about money, it's about pollution.
Don'tyou care about pollution?
l'm not the one destroying the ozone layer.
How could l manage?
Fortunately, we've got Rachida.
ls she Muslim?
Yes, but no work permit...
We'd be upset if they send her back.
Ask Etienne to get her a work permit.
He's got a high position at the ministry.
Daddy?
You're not sleeping?
You woke me.
l'm sorry.
lt's OK.
You were right about my picture, it's notvery good.
ltwas wonderful.
l'll make you a better one.
Alice,
l have to leave.
Far away?
Yes, quite far.
Why are you leaving?
Because l have to.
Mom will explain.
Will you be gone long?
Yes.
Butyou'll come back?
Go on,
it's time to sleep.
Alice,
tell your brother l was wrong,
his plane can fly. Don't forget.
l won't Daddy, l promise.
Sleep well, my love.
Time for the presents!
What's this?
Napoleon's Unseemly Life
Sounds exciting, doesn't it?
Except that he doesn't interest me.
You can exchange it.
lt'll look good in the library.
Right, Cecile?
Culture to agriculture!
l've never touched a plant in my life.
Not to worry, Cecile will use it.
lt'll look good in the library.
Lucky girl.
Who do l thank?
Me, l guess.
Don't look so down, l'm just kidding.
lt's the thought that counts.
Thanks anyway.
Here Antoine.
Could it be a book?
Theo's drawn me a picture.
- What an adorable kid. - Are you kidding?
What do you mean?
Your son didn't draw it?
Did you draw it?
Not really...
lt's an original by De Lucas.
Oh shit!
l really put my foot in it.
l don't know abstract art.
l can see.
l'm down-to-earth. See, l've got a rake.
Now for the rest of the presents.
No, Let's save some for after dinner?.
Shall we eat?
l don't know aboutyou, but l'm starving. l'm thirsty too.
And we've nothing left to drink.
You're thirsty bastards.
l'll fetch more.
Antoine?
Where are you?
ln the corner.
lt's me, Virginie.
l came to help you.
Just grab that bottle.
That one up there?
What are you doing?
l'm feeling you up.
What's got into you? Hands off.
Tonight l can do anything.
lt's not funny. Stop.
l know.
That's enough , playtime is over.
l know your type... a tease.
You light a fire, butyou're not there to put it out.
Let me go, l won't tell anyone, l swear!
You're pretty, so you can be a tease?
You're only pretty by chance.
Keep that in mind, otherwise, your beauty's arrogance.
l don't understand, let me go !
When you're old, no one will care.
Not even your dumb husband.
ltwasjust a reflex!
You piece of shit!
Pathetic!
What's keptyou so long?
What happened?
lt's nothing, l knocked my head.
Show me.
lt needs ice, come with me.
- No, it's OK. - Come on.
lt's not her eye that needs ice.
What?
What do you mean?
You should know your wife.
Antoine?
Yes, Paul.
You're not enjoying this.
Why?
l see it's an effort.
l feel bad, itwas my idea.
Maybe you wanted a quiet night...
lt's fine, trust me.
We'll act as if it's OK.
lt's a humanitarian cause. We don'tjust ask for money.
l mean we'll take money,
butwe take baby things, clothes, anything.
The donor doesn't have to be rich.
- What are you talking about? - The charity for Africa.
lt's going better and better.
What do you do? You campaign?
Notjust that. l get my hands into it, too.
l collect, l sort, l supervise distribution...
l also give some of my own things.
lt's weird for Africans to receive Gucci handbags.
Very funny.
You're distorting things.
With your Lifestyle, what else can you offer?.
Next time, give them money.
lt'd pay for at least two wells.
She was saying anyone can give. lt's not about money.
lf thatwere true you'd reduce your psychiatry fees.
My fees are reasonable.
He studied 1 0 years.
He should be rewarded.
lt's the same for you , Thibault.
All that studying to be a dentist,
so you deserve the cash.
Obviously.
That's how itworks.
lt's a free market.
People choose to come.
But seeing you two is expensive.
Look out, he wants to fix the world.
l think so.
You just realized society isn't fair?.
The lawyer speaks.
You know aboutjustice Etienne, as a lawyer,
defending corrupt big shots, but turning away the poor.
Ridiculous.
You condemn the system,
butyou've benefited from it.
Remember when you needed my services?
Did l ask for a penny?
lt's never too late. How much do l owe you?
What's with you and money tonight?
lt's all you talk about!
These days money equals happiness.
Without it, you're a loser.
People treatyou like shit.
Money doesn't buy happiness.
Berangere...
Always there for the stupid remark.
Was that a stupid remark?
Of course not.
Which is better?.
Back from the Seychelles, with a tan, driving your sports car
or taking the metro like Rachida, the nanny
afraid to be caught and expelled from the country?
What's the connection?
What a surprise. Let's make a deal you and l...
The bestway to avoid stupidity
is to shutyour mouth.
How dare he!
Antoine, please.
''Please'' what?
We love Berangere's ''simplicity'' which is reallyjust...
stupidity.
We all know, but never say it.
Come on , Berangere.
Berangere!
That's not funny.
Change your tone and apologize now!
Listen to the boss.
l'm notyour kids and hubby who follow your orders.
You're in my house, and l say what l like.
You let him say that!
He knows l'm right, don't deny money's important.
lt's hypocrisy.
lt's the rich man's alibi.
The asshole who said so has never been poor.
Nonsense.
Not at all.
He's never felt
what it's like to have his card declined in a store.
And you have?
lf money's a problem, just say so. My high fees...
can help you now.
l can help too.
l've got all l need.
And you'd be the last person l'd ask.
l'd never be indebted to you
and your good deed tojustify your boring life.
My boring life. Fuck you !
That's enough.
Fuck you , too.
All the kids at school pissed me off
with their fancy erasers and notebooks.
lt's in your nature to be perfect.
Why bother talking to you?
Tell us what's wrong.
Things must be bad if you're acting this way. Tell us.
That's what friends are for.
Did you say ''friends''?
Yes, friends.
You aren't my friends.
You're, at best,
acquaintances.
That's vile to say!
What's got into you?
Forget it, Paul.
He's been unbearable all day.
What's up, fatso?
First of all, don't call me fatso!
We're only staying here for your wife's sake!
Otherwise we'd be gone.
Tell us what's going on or shut up!
Listen fatso...
Sorry, but he's gone too far.
The bastard...
Antoine,
that's enough. Or else you'll find yourself alone.
l am alone, Cecile.
l have no friends here.
l've nothing in common with thesejerks.
Enough !
Nor with you.
lt's sad, butyou'rejust like them.
l don't care, l'm leaving.
Are you splitting up?
Yeah, such is life.
With your behavior,
we won't be missing you.
Butwe won't allow you to hurt Cecile.
That's for sure.
What's gotten into you?
Tell the truth.
l'vejust told you the truth.
The truth hurts. lt stains and spatters.
By the way, Virginie,
have you anything to say?
Me? No.
Yes you do !
Tell us how you got that shiner.
She's embarrassed. We were having fun in the cellar.
What happened?
Virginie,
say something.
Say something, you're itching to talk.
l'll tell you then.
l went to the cellar to get champagne.
Our superstar came to give me a hand.
l wonder why.
She wiggled around to reach a bottle...
That's a lie!
lt's true.
So l'm thinking she wants a screw.
Full of rage, she slaps me.
So l give it back to her.
An eye for an eye!
Etienne!
Please reassure me
you didn't try to rape my wife! ?
Not rape her.
Just have my way with her.
Are you nuts!
Have you lostyour mind?
Are you OK?
Sorry, you were asking for it...
You broke my nose, asshole!
Now you can all get the hell out.
What's gotten into you?
We're worried.
You're out of control.
All the more reason to leave.
We won't leave Cecile and the kids. You need help.
You're right!
Come home with us, Cecile.
Stay with us.
He's not in his normal mental state.
You bunch of assholes!
Get out. Don't give me advice
about Cecile and the kids.
Now clear out, all of you !
Leave us...
What's wrong?
l'm OK.
- Sure? - l said l'm OK.
Shall l call a doctor?.
Let's leave.
Do you want...
l wantyou to get the hell out.
Get lost!
We can't help.
So we'll get the hell out.
Call me if you need anything. You promise?
Call me.
Antoine,
please talk to me.
You always talked to me.
Don't force me.
l'm not forcing you. l love you.
l don't love you !
Not anymore!
l wonder if l ever did.
Stop! l know you don't believe a word of that.
Our love is special.
No one can touch that.
l'm not angry with you , l love you so much.
Stop!
Stop loving me!
l'm leaving.
l'm out of here.
l'm leaving you all alone with the kids, l'm done.
Do you understand?
Now, look at me.
Look at me.
A horrible man , your husband.
Your ex-husband, who can't love you anymore.
Understand, for heaven's sake!
l can't try to understand anymore.
l'm tired of crying.
So yes,
you'd better go.
Antoine, what happened?
Come in.
What happened?
What's this?
- Tell me. - lt's nothing.
l'll tell you tomorrow.
l'm too tired tonight.
Come to bed.
l'll give you a sleeping pill and clean that.
Thank you.
Had to go to the hospital. Let's meet for lunch.
Hello, Antoine.
Hello.
l've got news.
Mr. Lalande wants us to get married next month.
Don'tyou think it's sudden?
He wants an answer tomorrow,
but l'm stalling.
Must keep him interested.
Absolutely.
Goodbye, Mrs. Lemoine.
Come on kids, back inside, it's time for homework.
Yes?
A coffee and fill her up.
Fill her up, please.
He's beautiful, how old?
Six.
He's a good dog.
Coming from Paris?
Yes, this morning.
Not too crowded?
Traffic was smooth.
Especially with that.
What a car.
You have to watch out for radar traps.
l didn't bother.
You got caught?
A beauty, hidden behind a bridge.
That's classic.
How fast?
240 km/h.
What?
240,
are you sure?
That sort of car begs to go faster.
Like all German babes.
What do l owe?
Coffee's on the house.
Sixty euros for the gas.
Guys, it's my round.
We don't often get someone caught doing 240 !
Where you going?
Cherbourg.
To the sea. l'll try to brake.
This guy's funny.
So long pal.
You're the most handsome.
Sorry to leave you with these idiots.
Gentlemen.
What did he say?
- Where you going? - Valognes, by Cherbourg.
Jump in.
- Do you have a bag? - No, nothing.
Thanks. Kind of you to stop.
This isn't the kind of car that...
Normally stops, right?
Exactly.
Anything can happen.
On the side, you've got seat controls.
You can even heat the seat if you want.
So you're heading to Cherbourg?
Vacation?
No.
Work then?
Nope.
And you , Valognes?
l'm seeing a cousin.
He might have a job for me.
- Unemployed long? - Two years.
Fired, got on welfare...
the classic story.
And then a mess, my wife...
left me.
Even my dog cleared off.
What's thejob?
Mover. lt's not really me,
but it's better than nothing. l can at least eat.
There's food in the back.
- Help yourself. - l won't say no.
- Not bad? - No.
lt's good. Thank you.
Can l have some wine?
Go ahead.
Great.
Hey, it's good.
You said it.
Can we listen to music?
Go ahead.
Let's go.
Not that, dammit!
Sorry for that outburst.
No harm done.
So busy running down every street
Looking for a brown-eyed girl
Or a beautiful blonde so sweet
Always the guilty one in every affair
The thief, the looter
and the violent lover who'd dare
l forgot to live
l'll be back.
Here, it's all l could get.
You got itwrong.
l'm hard up, but l'm no beggar. lt's too much.
l wantyou to take it.
You'll need your strength.
What's your name?
l'm Marc. Thank you , Antoine.
See you. Say hi to your cousin.
l won't forget.
See ya.
Easy.
He won't bite.
Could've fooled me.
Been waiting long?
At least an hour.
Still crazy about fishing?
Fly fishing. lt's different.
What do you fish here?
l wantyou to take it.
Sometimes pike.
Lay down , boy.
What's his name?
''Dog.'' Good enough for me.
- ls it a setter?. - An lrish setter.
Shall l light a fire?
Yes, it'll take the chill out.
You sleeping here?
lf you don't mind.
How long?
l don't know.
As you like.
There's a guest room.
That's what they call it.
lt's good.
l'll take some more, with a potato.
How's your wife? Cecile, is it?
What a memory!
How is she?
She's in great form.
Your children?
Do you care?
Yes, l care.
l would doubt that.
They're sad they never had a grandpa.
So drop the ''caring grandpa'' act.
l'm tired.
l'll show you the room.
The bathroom is by the kitchen.
The taps are red and blue.
- The red tap... - ls for hotwater
No, the opposite.
l'm up early. See you tomorrow.
He said the red was cold !
You've reached Antoine, Cecile, Vincent and Alice.
We're not here right now, butyou can leave a message.
Over to you.
Hello?
Happy new year, grandpa
Shit!
l can't believe it!
Hello.
Don't bother replying.
You never liked fishing?
l use the May Fly.
Some swear by the Buzzer or French Partridge.
The whole trick
is to make sure
the wings look natural. Otherwise,
the fish... will see you coming !
Did you see that coming?
Good God...
How did you get in there?
ln your little den?
Through the door.
Look what l found. ''What's her name, Cecile?''
Get out.
Get out of my house.
Not until you explain.
''Happy new year, grandpa, the kids''.
''All our wishes, take care, Cecile.''
She sent them. l didn't ask!
l never asked...
l never asked for a thing !
l justwant to be left alone!
Why did you never reply?
Reply?
Everyone knows l'm a stupid old fool !
Old fools don't reply!
Anyone else would've given in , but notyou.
You're too tough , stewing in your own arrogance.
Don't talk to me thatway!
l'll talk how l want.
So that's why you're here. Settling old scores?
No.
Nor to listen to your excuses. lt's too late.
l came to see you.
To see how you are and what's become of you.
See for yourself,
l've lived alone with my dog and fished
for the past 30 years.
29 years and 6 months to be precise.
l was 1 3 when you left.
Since then nothing,
nobody.
l came to your wedding.
Of course, l almost forgot.
You made quite an impression.
You spoke to no one.
People asked who you were.
That's it, run away.
l had my reasons.
l know your reasons.
You couldn't forgive.
lt's not my style.
Admityou were never there.
Always at the river with your rods, every weekend.
Mom was young, beautiful, inevitably one day...
l deserved it, is that it?
She might not have strayed if you were around.
lf you'd tried to understand.
No...
l didn't understand.
l never understood.
Never.
l preferred to leave.
No. You walked out on us,
far away from your son and wife.
What about her funeral?
You could have come to that.
l sent a wreath.
You haven't changed.
Why should l change?
l thought twice about coming here.
So why did you come?
Because you're my father.
This whiskey's got a kick.
Can l join you tomorrow?
You see,
this is where l come every day.
lt's like a drug.
Put them on.
Always stand oblique to the river flow.
Legs slightly apart.
Hold the rod in your right hand.
With your left, control the line.
But gently, like they were a horse's reins.
Fly fishing is elite cavalry!
Give it a try.
You can fish?
l learn quickly.
Are you pulling my leg?
Why?
Because you can fish perfectly!
Fishing with you meant a lot to me,
before you left.
l caught the bug.
Like father, like son.
Want to compete?
Your river, your advantage.
l'll take that side.
Antoine!
What's wrong? What's the matter?.
What is it?
lt's nothing.
Antoine,
tell me what's wrong.
lt's nothing.
Let's go to the hospital.
There's no point.
They can diagnose...
l know what l've got.
- l'm dying. - Sure, let's go.
lt's the truth !
l'm dying, Dad.
Understand?
Dying!
l'm finished.
lt's a matter of months or days.
Take me back to the house.
Why didn'tyou tell me?
Why spoil the party.
We'll fix this, you'll see.
Nothing will harm you here, it's pure, clean air...
And l'm here.
l wasn't always, but l am now.
You'll see, we'll catch up.
ln a month you'll be well,
we'll bring Cecile and the kids. How old will they be?
Dad, shut up, please.
They'd like it here.
Fly fishing.
l'd show them.
We'll make sandwiches, and...
Dad...
Stop.
ln my coat is my address book.
ls this it?
Look under 'D'
For 'Dange'
Marion Dange
Have you got it?
Her personal mobile number starts with 06.
Who is this Marion?
A cancer specialist.
Your results aren'tvery...
Aren'tvery what, Marion?
l normally have a set phrase...
Don't feel so bad.
Don't cry.
l'm sorry.
Later, you'll call her.
When?
When it gets difficult.
She'll tell you what to do.
Marion's my doctor.
My doctor and a friend. Just a friend.
Cecile thought she was my mistress.
You didn't tell her?.
Why not?
At the time itwas handy.
l couldn't say l was going to die.
The story started and l couldn't turn back.
l went all the way.
l was horrible on purpose.
Acting hateful so no one would miss me
wasn't easy. Believe me.
lt's absurd.
Yeah, l know.
Absurd, twisted, selfish , all of it.
But l couldn't have stood...
Stood what?
Her seeing me deteriorate.
Looking at me...
like you are now
with pity.
Pity? What do you mean?
Dad, if you could see yourself.
She needs to know.
The formalities, all that stuff.
You're as practical as ever.
When it's over
you need to see her, and explain to her
that she was right when she said l was mad.
l was mad.
Madly in love with her.
Tell her l would give my life
for her avocado and shrimps.
She'll understand.
You'll tell her, right?
You won't forget, promise?
Gotyou. You're dead!
How much time?
How much more time?
Years, days, hours?
How much more?
When l think about it, my heart beats so strongly
My country is my life
How much more time?
How much longer?.
l love as long as there's time left
l want to laugh, to run, to cry, to talk,
To see, to believe, to drink, to dance,
To shout, to eat, to swim, tojump, to disobey
l'm not done yet
To fly, to sing, to come, to go
To suffer, to love
l have so much love, whatever time remains
l don't remember where or when l was born
l know itwasn't long ago and that my country is my life...