ANIBAL
Sweetie!
Sweetie, come here please
Don't you want to join them?
Puh!
I don't like these film people - they just turn up and make themselves at home here
Oh! He's impossible
Gardens! It's always gardens with him. Trees, flowers, plants - it's the only thing he's interested in
You can't get any peace in this house. I'm sick of it
Doesn't he go to school, your son?
Oh, don't talk about it... His poor teacher couldn't wait for the holidays
I don't believe you
It's true
His mathematics teacher drew a square on the board
And asked Sweetie to explain what 'square' meant. And do you know what he said?
"It's just a square, take my word for it"
Shouldn't you go over to them?
I already told you - I don't like film people
These actors - you're better off just seeing them on the screen
What does he think of the new little boy?
I haven't told him yet
You think they're all like that
Yes - except Roger. He's different - he's an actor but he's great
Don't put it off - it could be worse
I'll tell him tomorrow
Sweetie, come over here now. We didn't bring you up to behave like this
Hugues!
Yes
It's not possible for you to speak to him?
Edgar, come here please
Did you hear?
If your father's telling you to, you'd better go.
Off you go, friend
What's all the noise for?
What are you doing in my playroom?
Darling, don't you want to put all your toys away in the chest?
Why?
They've been here for years and you never seem to play with them any more
So?
Your father and I were thinking that your playroom would make a lovely bedroom
Am I right?
Mum, what are you hiding from me?
Listen, Sweetie
I've got something to tell you
I should have told you before but it's a bit ... delicate
Told me what?
What...?
You're expecting a baby?
No, no, not that
What then?
Your father and I...
have decided
to adopt a child
You're joking!
No, really, darling
He's a little Indian
A what?
We're going to Peru next week
If you want you can come to the airport with us
Listen, daring, we always wanted a little brother for you, but it's impossible
The doctor said it's too much a risk
And your little Indian - he's not a risk?
Don't be silly, Sweetie - it'll be fantastic for you to have a little brother
You can look after him and play with him
I suppose he's a savage?
No, he's a little Inca boy
The Incas are a great civilisation
Damn your 'civilisation'
That kid's never going to be my little brother!
'Oh shit, it makes me sick'
Is that what you learn at school?
Enough
Hugues, let's go
Come on
Lucas!
Hello!
Take this
My father used to bring me things when I was little
New toys every day
But I still didn't love him.
This plant will need plenty of room
Look, up here
What are you doing, Sweetie?
Putting my toys in the cellar
Leave them where they are!
They were perfectly alright in your chest
I don't want your Inca fiddling with them
I said - leave them where they are.
I never want to see them again!
Stop it!
You're getting on my nerves
Why did you do that, you traitor?
You know that's my favourite
Bastard!
You idiot!
You say you love plants then you make them suffer
What are you doing? Stop it!
Get off him, Hugues
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Sweetie, Sweetie. Hugues, help him!
No. I said no!
Yes, I know
No, no
No we can't wait a hundred years
What's he doing there?
It's a surprise
Darling, we're all going to the airport
I didn't want you being on your own on our departure day
So I thought you could come with us
.
I've reserved a hotel at the airport
It would be too dangerous for him to travel at night
So we'll leave the following morning
It'll be better that way, won't it
.
Thank you
We'll be back in two weeks, just two weeks, Sweetie
We'll see you soon
Goodbye, darling
I'm certain you'll soon be friends with your little brother
And I've got you a Spanish tutor
Lolly
Coming
Starting Monday, for an hour every morning
So you'll be able to communicate with your little brother
Communicate? Why? I've got nothing to say to him
Sweetie, you'll soon get to understand each other, you see
And be careful of the cuts on your face
Goodbye, darling
Andre, like I said you two can watch the plane take off
Then straight back to the hotel. Don't leave him alone even for two hours
Understood?
Yes, Madame
Goodbye, my love
Spanish teacher!
She thinks I'm going to be an interpreter for this Inca
Come on, let's go
I'm not going back to the hotel
If we don't go back home I'll create chaos at the airport
But Edgar, you heard what your mother told me
OK, OK - let's go
If your parents find out I'm finished
Don't worry, they won't find out we came straight back
Goodnight!
Flight 543 from Lima has arrived at Gate 7
Edgar, where are you going?
There he is
My love!
I'm so happy to see you
And here is Anibal
You can give him a kiss
Sweetie, be nice...
Go on, kiss him
Carry on
He's done his Spanish course?
He...
What is going on?
Edgar said...
Edgar!
He's mad about roses. Stop it right now
Yes, Sir
But the boy's right
Anibal, this is Sweetie's Spanish teacher
Hello, little one
My name is Didier and I'm your brother's teacher. He'll be able to talk to you a bit
Do you understand?
This is Solange
Solange works in the house, keeping eveything nice and clean
And Matilda
Matilda is the cook - she'll cook you lovely meals
And this is Lucas
He's the gardener
Now let's go to your room
Let's go and see your room and toys - lots of toys
Here's your room!
Your room - do you like it?
And next door, look, it's your brother
Sweetie! Open the door
Sweetie, don't be silly, open up
What's the matter, Sweetie?
How much did you pay for him?
Sweetie, I forbid you to talk like that - it's horrible
Children are not for sale
We didn't even choose him
He's here and that's that
Of course!
I don't understand why the Peruvians gave him away free to foreigners
You must have paid loads for a genuine Inca!
Maybe you had to take the money in a wheelbarrow?
Edgar if you carry on like this I'll smack you
At least you didn't have pay for me
If you had, you'd have chosen a boy who was nicer and handsomer...
...and less boring than me
Sweetie...
Sweetie, try to like Anibal
We've taken him out of a dreadful situation
There are millions more like him
If there are millions, that's their problem
This one next door...
...he's not my problem
It's as if we've rescued Anibal, you see
You could be kind and helpful to him, like a brother
You know, 500 years ago...
...his people were fantastically rich
It was the Spaniards who destryoyed their civilisation
It's not my fault, the stupid things the Spaniards did 500 years ago
Sweetie, I'm asking you to look after him. OK?
To be honest, I don't want to be his nanny
We'll talk again tomorrow
Sleep well
Think about what I said
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What was that?
Edgar, stop that and get back to your room
Edgar!
What are you doing here? Go to bed
Why are you looking at me like that with those horrible eyes?
Stupid eyes
Go away!
Get out, I said!
One, two, three
It's started again. They were doing it at the airport
Isn't he having fun, the Inca?
What are you doing to my begonias?
That's dead grass isn't it?
Take it away - it's dirty
It's not dirty, it's what's needed
It protects them from the heat
What is this stupidity?
It's not stupidity, Madam, he's right
Princess Trutsi showed me how to do it
What?
This boy never ceases to amaze me And of course we know nothing
.
Anibal, what are you doing? Stop it!
You can't eat that - you're not a rabbit
He's not a rabbit - he's an idiot
Edgar!
You wait!
Your son is unbearable, absolutely unbearable
This crazy passion for flowers!
He'll come to bad end
You know, you can't keep treating him like an idiot
It would be better to get to know him
Look, it's easy
PA-PA - papa
МА-МА - mama
Hmm. More trouble
I don't even give him a week
Good morning, doctor
Good morning
Thank you for coming so quickly
Not at all
I don't know what the matter is but his temperature went right up.
It's always the same if he's not allowed to mess around with his plants
I know
38.5 degrees
Breathe...
So...
Let's go
Just a bit of a cold. I'll write a prescription then come down
But...
Thank you
I'll wait for you downstairs
Fine
You're no iller than I am, are you?
What did you do with the thermometer?
The lamp!
Of course
I'll give you your usual treatment
A fuchsia cutting!
Worth waiting for?
Yes!
You remember that begonia you brought me last time
It's on the varanda now, doing well
Next time be patient
Because pistachio seeds take their time
Have you finished your pond?
Yes, and I have water hyacinth and lotus there
Can I come and see?
When you've "recovered"
The trouble is that standing water attracts mosquitos
Get ready to laugh
I bought some special fish which are nasty but eat mosquitos
They were so hungry they ate all the mosquitos
And then?
You know my wife
I had to hide from her the fact that I went out and bought mosquito larvae
And everything's OK with your little brother?
He's not my little brother, the Inca
Next visit speak to his teacher
She spends all day twittering to him and he never says a word back
Does he speak Spanish?
Not even Spanish
The Spanish teacher went away - there was nothing for him to do
So nothing's right with your brother, then?
I must be off now
I'll give you mother the prescription
Just for form's sake!
Don't actually take the medicine - understood?
Say "SOCK"
"THOG"
Again!
Impossible!
Lolly, he's adorable!
What a lovely child
Can I take him?
Anibal, hello!
Look at those women playing with him, hugging him, kissing him
Passed around like a rugby ball
Sweetie, what are you doing? Come along
A meal with these film people and actors...always the same
Late again...
... and your teacher's arrived
Look at this!
Food everwhere
And aren't you eating?
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Sweetie where are you off to?
Take them, I've got lots
I only use them when we've got guests
Then I don't have to listen to all their rubbish
Don't be afraid, nothing to worry about!
It'll just block out the nonsense
It's enough to make you cry, understanding the language of adults
Like yesterday evening
Don't mess around - let me do it
Go on!
Fine!
Ah, here he is
Today he made such progress. We did 'I' 'you' and 'he'
Come here, come on my little kitten
Oops
And now 'I' shut the door
Let's start with 'I'
Yes, old girl, you've got some work to do
That's the last time. I'm finished
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Edgar, come to my office right now!
Trouble!
Look!
I know you do stupid things
But I didn't realise you are a delinquent
A delinquent and a criminal
To do this to 5-year-old child
A defenseless child
I demand an explanation
Do you understand the seriousness of what you've done?
Why have you done this to your brother?
Alright, you don't want to talk
So listen to me very carefully, old chap
If you don't want to apologise
After the summer I'm going to put you in a boarding school
I've already arranged a place
You are forbidden to go near Anibal. Understood
Now get out of my sight
Public apology!!!
What does that mean - 'public apology'?
And how can I put things right if I can't even go near the little shit?
Where did you put my spade?
It's in my hut
.
If I don't apologise what will happen to all this?
.
Lucas I trust you and I want to say
that in the garden you're the boss
Now where's my spade?
.
I'm not having my son rotting in a place like that
So what do you want? You want him to get kicked out of school next term...
...because of his stupid tricks? That's the best that's likely to happen
I don't care! I'll never have my Sweetie in a boarding school
But it's the only solution. The only solution
I can't carry on like this for another year
He's going to Rouen
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What's he doing here?
Didn't you hear? I'm not allowed to be near you.
I think he just wants to help
Come on, come with me
Careful - the stones are heavier than he is
Take this one
That's it
You're crazy - it must weigh 10 kilos
Look, you're very good at it...
...and strong
Yes, he's strong
Lucas, Mum told me the Incas were the best builders in the world
They could build anywhere, in the mountains for example
The water's turned on?
Yes
And without machines
They could build with mega-stones - even today scientists
scientists don't understand how they did it
Is that a fact?
.
I'll add some cement and you put a little water
On the spade
Not so much
Like that?
That's it
Don't move
Damn!
What happened to him?
Nothing, Madame, it's not serious
What have you done to him?
.
It's not his fault, I'm to blame
Get to your room!
It's not me!
Get to your room, I said!
What's this?
You haven't eaten a thing
I'm not hungry
Not getting bored?
How's Lucas getting on with the wall?
Don't worry, he's arranged for...
That's it, darling
.
Your father has agreed to give you one more chance
Lolly, we're going to miss the plane
If you could just change your attitude to Anibal, he might change his mind about boarding school
That means you've really got to be nice to him
Lolly!
Promise?
Goodbye, love
Behave yourself, won't you?
Stop playing with your spoon!
I said stop it!
What's the matter?
Solange, Solange
Solange, open the door
What's happened
The Inca - he needs a hot toddy
Hot toddy for a 5-year-old - you must be joking!
I'm not joking. He needs it right now
Sweetie this isn't funnny. Stop fooling around or I'll tell your parents
Get back to bed!
Damn. Where does she keep the honey?
Where's that damned address book?
Chevalier... Chevalier... Chevalier
Got it!
Shit, where is he?
Hello doctor
It's Edgar here. It's about my brother.
My parents aren't here. He can't breathe!
Is he going to die?
No
Not at all
You did really well to put the pillows under him
I'll leave this with you
If it happens again, put this bit here in his mouth and press
Like this!
Where are your parents?
They went to Paris and London
Did they leave a telephone number?
A mobile number. It's on my Dad's desk
You go and sleep in your brother's bedroom. I'll take care of him
No, I'll stay here with him
Jump, jump, jump!
Sweetie, that's enough
I'll wet your hat
That's better!
Hello, darlings
Hello, little one! But you look well!
.
This one's going yellow
How has he been?
Fine, Madame, fine
You see - we needn't have rushed back
Chevalier is incompetent. I've always said so
Asthma!
There's nothing wrong with the boy. Nothing!
Wait till he has the next attack...
...then they'll see
Where's Sweetie?
Sweetie
Has he been alright?
Sweetie, give me a kiss
Go on, off you go
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Hello, my love
Have you been in the water?
Mum, Dad, hurry!
Mum, mum, Anibal's going to die!
What's going on?
Hurry, he's going to die, he can't breathe
What's the matter with him?
Call an ambulance!
What?
I said, call an ambulance!
What do you think?
Super!
You never come here empty-handed
A clematis seedling
I knew you'd like it
Plant it
Go on, you have a knack with plants
Where?
Wherever you like
Here we are...
It'll go well here
You didn't come just about plants, did you?
It's your little brother too...?
He was very sick last week
Cheers!
You haven't been very welcoming to him, have you?
It's not my fault they didn't get a guarantee when they bought him
Do you know what asthma is?
It's a cry of love which has been smothered
He's trying to tell you something when he struggles to breathe
He wants to love you, but you push him away
Am I right?
I'm not trying to say he's ill because of you
But I think you, and only you, can help him
Do you understand?
Don't move, I've got something for you
Come and see
Sit down
It's about the Inca civilisation - very developed
I bought it years ago when I travelled to Peru
It's a fantastic country
I found white orchids in the ruins of Macchu Picchu
Growing amongst the stones. Incredible.
Can you imagine, a great orchid right in the walls
Look!
It was there, just there, I found it
I had to take one just be sure
Impressed?
I thought you might be interested in the book
Go on, it's yours
You can take it
Roger!
Sweetie, come and see me
You little so-and-so
Take off the sunglasses - it's too much
Oh, sorry
Will you be here for my birthday?
I can't - we start a new film in three days
Oh, that's not nice
Can't your film wait?
Ask your Dad - he's the producer
Are you resting?
All the time, all the time
Let's go and see the garden. Show me your latest triumphs
And you've got a little brother now?
He's not my brother! They bought him in a sale
Oh, don't talk nonsense!
I don't believe you, I don't believe you
He really said that
You find it funny?
It's brilliant
"It's just a square, take my word for it." He's a genius, your son
I've always said so
Have you seen his garden? Have you BOTH seen his garden?
He's got green fingers
One day everyone will be talking about Edgar
He'll be talked of like Le Notre and the other great French gardeners
Ah, Mozart. Come and sit down and try this wine
It's a Grand Cru '78. Unbeatable!
You can't drink it like lemonade. You need to moisten your throat, like you moisten your flowers
No, Roger, don't you think he's too young to drink wine?
Oh, he's got to learn some time
Your health!
Don't forget: in that glass there is earth and grapes and sun
And a least the salary of a driver on union rates
Your health
Not too fast
Finished?
Almost?
I've got to get the typewriter back to the desk in the office
You're not going to boarding school, I guarantee it
What about the signature?
We'll forge it. It's on all the contracts I signed with your father
Are you crazy?
Look it's a masterpiece
Come here
This letter is to the Director of the school
Dear Sir, I regret to inform you that current family circumstances
oblige me to cancel the reserved place of my son Edgar Saumann in your establishment
Consequently please could you kindly take steps
to re-allocate the place you had allotted him in the school
Yours sincerely
Hugues Saumann
What do you think?
It's a great letter
So, take the typewriter back, change your shirt and we'll go to the Post Office
Oh look at him, he looks wonderful. And his little cheeks!
That's enough
Please...
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Where have you been - we were looking for you everywhere
Oh we went...
Into town
Yes to town
Roger - meet Anibal
Oh, my little boy - you look wonderful
What a fine young fellow
Mind his head
It's nothing
You went to the park?
.
Just the two of us
Mind he doesn't...
He's not too heavy
Light as a feather, an Inca feather
Like the god Inti
Which god?
Inti - he's the Sun God for the Incas
So you're an expert on Peru?
Dr Chevalier gave me a big book
Do you know what I read there?
What?
That the Spaniards stole all the gold in Peru
When they got there they exterminated the natives
Exterminated?
The Spaniards made a holocaust of the Sons of the Sun, like what happened to the Jews
Maybe Hitler was a Spaniard
Or at least imitated them
Son, crimes like this aren't about nationality
Exploitation and murder are part of human nature
You don't need a passport to do it
You know what you are Roger? A philosopher, a great philosopher
Seetie, Seetie, Seetie
What does he want?
It's you he wants
It's the first time he's called me by name
Take him
Can you see what he loves most of all in this house?
Now tell me, the Spaniards
Yes
The killed and they stole, but didn't they do anything good?
No
Nothing at all?
.
You seem to know so much about Inca civilisation?
Who said?
Roger, when he was leaving
Was it your Spanish teacher who taught you?
No, he was useless. It was Dr Chevalier
He gave me a big book full of things about the Spanish conquest of Peru
Really? Move your head
What do you remember?
The extermination
The extermination?
Yes, they exterminated the Incas dragging them round from place to place
Just like you did to Anibal. Same thing!
And he's going to die because of you! You're no better than the Spaniards!
You're turning into a great scholar
Maybe I am a scholar, but you're both murderers!
Shhh, don't shout, you'll wake your brother
You're only saying these things because you're jealous
You're getting soap in my eyes!
Listen, the extermination of the Incas by the Spanish happened a long time ago
We live now, and I'm not Spanish
Nowadays we adopt children from poor countries for their own good
And that's that.
Yes you're so kind
He can't breathe in this country. If he stays here he's going to die of your kindness.
It's like taking a plant out of its natural soil and sticking it somewhere else
I'll rinse you off
Seetie, no hospital. Seetie, no hospital
OK, we're not going to hospital
Breathe!
Press on your stomach
To push the air out
Don't be afraid. Don't be afraid
Breathe slowly, like me
Think of something completely different
Listen, I'll tell you the history of the Incas
The king of the Incas wore great clothes, really fantastic
Did you know that? The clothes were worth a fortune
But he only wore them for one day, then they were burnt. Can you imagine?
And they did the same with his plates
The best and most beautiful in the world. You couldn't find them in an antique shop now
Everything, cups, plates, bowls, jugs - just used once then smashed
Yes, breathe just like that. That's perfect
.
Did you understand? You're making progress.
Good morning
Where are the children?
Your son is preparing for an active life
Asleep!
Anibal, stop it, what are you doing?
Stop it, stop it!
No, not necessary
Right, I'll leave you with these two charming boys
Not that, stop it!
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She's stupid this teacher
When I tell my brother about Inca history he understands everything
You're not going to help me today?
What's up?
Lucas, did you see that programme on television about organ transplants?
You know, I don't like television. I like to listen to music
My parents said Anibal has a lung infection
A lung infection
I don't completely understand
I phoned Dr Chevalier and he explained, but I still don't quite get it
But as you know, apart from gardening...
I think that if we can manage with one heart, why do we need two of other organs?
What are you talking about?
If Anibal's lungs don't work, maybe I could give him one of mine?
They take organs from dead people, not living and even the dead people have to have been healthy
So you have to die and be healthy?
Yes, they don't just take lungs from anybody
I'm going to stop smoking then
What?
You've been smoking? Since when?
Answer me!
Since yesterday. But I'm going to stop - I don't want to give my brother dirty lungs
And how are you going to do that?
It's very simple. I'll teach Anibal everything I know about the garden so it will carry on after I'm dead
And then when I see he's ready I'll commit suicide
And since I'm not smoking he'll get really healthy lungs
And be able to breathe like everybody else
Fine. But for the moment just fetch me a bag of compost
In the wheelbarrow!
This adoption thing is madness - I've told you a hundred times
This is monstrous
It's not my fault I can't have any more children
And even if I could there's no guarantee that the baby would be healthy
Healthy, healthy ... healthy or not it would be our child!
HE is our child
and you have another one, not that you're interested in him
Whose fault is that
We've got an imbecile who thinks of nothing but flowers
and an asthmatic who has to go to hospital every three days
Maybe the asthma is caused by all the flowers your son grows?
My son, who is also your son, is absolutely not responsible for his brother's illness
Look around! All these flowers
and all the pollen they produce - for an asthmatic...
...and every day she used to go to his grave
because being his mother she was very unhappy, you understand
She used to talk to him about the crops and things
and Mani used to listen because being dead he loved to talk
One day while she was chatting to Mani
she saw an unfamiliar plant near his grave and began to water it
and the plant really flourished and bore fruit
Nobody really understood this plant, but everyone was talking about it
And one day the chief dug up a large root from the plant
and made it into dough, like they usually did with roots
It was very tasty and rather like bread
Ever since this plant has been called 'manioc' because it was found at the grave of Mani
What do you want me to do? What?
Damned flowers!
You know what you've done?
You caused Anibal's asthma
Look...
How awful...
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Lucas, what happened?
I don't know, Sir. I didn't hear a thing
Hugues, phone the police!
What are you doing here?
I asked you a question! Why are you in the garden in your pyjamas. Answer me!
You don't need to phone the police, Dad
I did it
Good morning, can I speak to the Director, please?
Hugues Saumann
I want to confirm the place of my son Edgar Saumann
Yes, I'll wait
Good morning, I'm phoning because...
What did you say?
Right, thank you
You don't want to talk to me. Why?
Edgar! Come here!
Why did you hit him?
Your son is not just a vandal, he's also a criminal
Do you know what he did? He sent a letter to the Director at Rouen
cancelling his enrollment, and forging my signature
He did that?
Listen carefully
Tell this little thug I don't want to talk to him, okay?
Get up, it's time. We're going to Peru
Get dressed!
Let's go out the back way
We won't go to Lima. It's a big town and that's bad for your asthma
We'll go to Cuzco, the first city of the Incas
Or if you like to Ayacucho where you were born
It's all the same as long as we stay together
We'll go this way
See how beautiful the sunflowers are
They're a bit wilted because there's not enough sun
But tomorrow they'll brighten up
You'll see!
It's lovely, isn't it?
Wait
Take it
Don't eat it, I'll give you some biscuits for breakfast
Damn, I'm so stupid!
Let go, let go!
Where's the aerosol?
Shit, we forgot it!
Bloody sunflowers!
Listen, I'll tell you a story about sunflowers
Remember the flowers in the picture in the living room?
They were painted by a man called Vincent
His brother was called Theo
Vincent lived in Arles, but Theo lived in Paris
They used to write to each other every day
Theo was always sending money to his brother
So he could paint
He was a genius but no-one bought his pictures
And he started to go crazy. One day he shot himself through the heart
And Theo was so sad he soon died
They were buried side by side, always together
Like you and me! Breathe, breathe, so you don't die
Breathe
If I wasn't afraid to start it again I'd take you in my arms
Thank you
Goodbye
What can I do for you, young man?
I'd like an aerosol for my brother. He's got asthma
I'll see what we've got
Judas!
Come on, sit down
Are you going to put me in prison?
First tell us where your brother is, then we'll go to the judge. He decides
Shall we go?
Come on, let's go
Sit down, boys
Are you hungry. Do you want to eat something?
We had something to eat before we met Judas
Who is Judas?
The pharmacist. He called the police
Do you want anything to eat?
We're fine thank you. But if you're hungry I have a bag...
sausage, pate, tomatoes, fruit, biscuits, chocolate
There's even a bit of Camembert left
It's because of my little brother, he always wants to eat
In Peru he couldn't eat well, you see
Of course
Fine. Tell your brother we're going to have a little picnic
Good morning
Good morning, doctor
I'm sorry I'm late, I didn't even ...
She's with the children. I'll tell her...
Thank you
And you were ready to give up everything...
I'll see him in five minutes
And your flowers. You had to leave them?
The flowers will grow without me
But if I don't take care of my brother he'll die
He needs to go back to Peru because of his asthma
He's small, I'm his brother, so I've got to go with him. If I don't look after him, who will?
But wouldn't you need money to go to Peru?
I'd ask Roger
I got his address from my father's notebook
He'd give me whatever I needed
Roger?
You don't know Roger Hanin?
The actor
Yes
You know Roger Hanin?
He's my friend
You know Roger? Everyone at home loves him
He's so funny
It's simple - next time he comes round I'll invite you over
Give me your phone number, and as soon as he comes I'll phone you
I'll give you my card
But also, the doctor's just come to examine you
Why? I'm not sick
Don't worry - it's very quick
Come in, doctor
Good morning
I'll just call your parents to let them know they can come and collect you
My father will kill me
No, not after a week
It's obvious you don't know him
Try the pate - it's delicious
Sorry
Hello
Yes
Yes I'm Mrs Saumann
Where?
Hugues
Are they alright?
The found the boys at Blangy Le Chateau
Hugues Saumann here
And the lady judge knows everything you told me?
Yes, while we were eating there was plenty of time
And I told her about the garden and my brother and the trouble with my father over boarding school, and everything
You've been busy
Doctor, could you come for a minute?
I've just spoken with the parents
Do you know what their father said
When I told him the children had been found
and he could come and collect them?
That he had an official reception and couldn't go anywhere. Could we keep them for the night!
It's appalling!
Now we can see what he's like
Official reception or not
What do we do with the children?
This is Claire, and this is Liz
This is Anibal - isn't it a nice name?
and his brother Edgar
His mother calls him Sweetie
That's funny!
Kiss him
And you kiss him
To the table!
Claire, I'll leave our guests to you
Are you going?
Yes, I have some work to do. I'll be back later
Consequently there can be no question of sending your son to a boarding school
Incidentally our psychologist completely agreed with my analysis
These children cannot be separated under any circumstances
It's clear than Edgar's presence is vital for little Anibal
And vice versa
I've made some decisions that I hope you'll agree with
We're now two weeks from the start of the new school year
Today I put your children down for school here in Caen
In view of the circumstances the Director is allowing them to take lunch at school
So that Edgar can see his brother at playtime and in the dining-room
Every evening the children can go home together
I will be visiting you regularly at home in Cabourg
To see how the children are getting on
I'm glad we have reached an agreement, and I need not keep you any longer
Thank you very much
.
When you come to visit us, will you bring your daughters?
Especially Claire
It's not necessary. You'll see her every day
At school!
Claire! Claire!
Liz! Liz!
Don't worry, Anibal, you'll be fine
And your teacher is nice
Let's go
He mustn't go near the blackboard in case he breathes chalk dust
Don't worry, I'll make sure he's OK
Sweetie!
Don't be afraid, Anibal, I'm not far away and this lady is very nice
Come on, you'll be late!
If his lungs start to wheeze, just call me. I'm in 5B
Don't worry, I'm not far away and I'll see you at playtime
Sweetie!
Aaah... I'm going to be last
Wow! - two volumes of "The Good Gardener"
How boring!
What have you got, darling?
Two volumes of "The Good Gardener"
Look, Doctor, what Roger gave me for my birthday
Where did he get hold it? It's impossible to find
He always performs miracles
Can I take it to read?
It's better it stays at home
Alright, next time I come to see you when you're sick
Hi! Give me kiss
You're heavy!
And how are you?
I'm glad you came
Do you want to give him the present now
She went out this morning to choose it herself
It's for you
I'll call it 'Princess'
This is my present. I phoned Paris specially for you, and he came for the day
Let me introduce you to my friend Roger Hanin
Madame...
Hello, madame
Do you play petanque?
With pleasure
Now I'm going to...
Give your boules to the lady, Lucas
Please...
Off you all go, back to the garden
Off you go...
We'll leave you
Come closer
Don't hold the boules up like that
Don't look at me, look at the boules
Don't look at me!
Oh! Marvellous hit!
He's such nice a nice guy, no-one can play the role like him
Is it the first time you played petanque?
So, who wants to come up to the board
What nobody?
If he calls me up to the board I'm finished
If no-one is volunteering, Fanny can come up
Good morning, I'm Roger Hanin
I'm looking for young Saumann
Special permission of the Director...
Saumann!
Put you're things away. We'll fetch Anibal and go to the restaurant
Get up!
Goodbye, and sorry for the inconvenience
Not at all
Goodbye!
The lady judge and I arranged this surprise when I won the petanque
She has the Director in her pocket, so it was easy to rescue you
My father won't mind?
You're father can't afford to refuse me anything
We'll have something to eat, then WE - GO - SWIMMING!
It was such fun!
As it should be
WE have to keep our promises
Roger, why did you and the lady judge do this?
It was a birthday present
But you already gave me 'The Good Gardener'
That's not the same
Today's present will stay with you all your life, here...
... and here
I'll treasure it!
Now off you go
Miss...
Saummann, your brother is having problems. His teacher wants you
Air! Get out of the way! Let him breathe!
Take this, how I taught you
Perhaps we should get help?
Forget it. Leave it to me!
Anibal, look at me
Sit down, the lot of you!
Look!
Come on
They're here in the classroom
Look here
No...
This is the palace where we're going to live in Cuzco
Leave him...
Full of gold things
And this is the main staircase
And here's a big garden full of the red flowers you like
And we can plant lots of azaleas or whatever you want
And here's a big pond
Surrounded by jasmine
That smells nice and shades you from the sun
And here we'll have a field where you could play bowls with Roger
He taught you to play, remember
No-one can touch the flowers except you and me
They are sacred, like for the Incas
If you want you can water them, or the servants can do it
"Me" "Sweetie"
I only know one duty, and that is to love - Albert Camus