A MAN AND HIS DOG
Increase our pensions!
Go away, boy!
Amelia!
What's up, boy? Someone abandoned you?
Move it!
Get out of here! Get lost!
The dog!
Come with me!
Whose dog is this?
Is he yours, dear?
- Are you all right, sir? - Yes.
- Shall we get you to hospital? - No.
Are you sure?
They really messed you up.
What's wrong, Mr Charles?
You're all bloody.
Have you had a fall?
The demo.
You go to demos at your age?
What on earth for?
To fight.
The cops charged pensioners?
No.
The rioters.
You took him along?
Didn't you defend your master?
Don't touch a thing. I'll be there in 5 minutes.
This way! Come on, go on in!
Everyone's welcome!
Go on!
Here we go, Joe!
Good evening, Mr Charles.
It's her tenant's dog.
Have you thought it over?
I don't want your chiId.
- Your guests, madam. - And Charles?
He's in his room. He's back from the demo.
What demo?
For pensioners.
Leila...
What a jerk!
What a jerk...
It's Leila.
Put that down. It's soaked in bIood. It's filthy.
Give.
Charles, may I come in?
Don't move.
Here...
It's better than a cloth.
Who is it?
Who's what?
The father.
It's him, isn't it?
The soccer player?
Lawrence...
Him too.
Which one do you love?
The one who'll love it.
For now, they don't want to know.
Neither of them...
I want this baby.
I have to go now.
I have to serve dinner.
Charles!
Keep your dog under control!
I'm playing!
He hates wrong notes.
Were you in a fight?
You've broken François' watch?
Come to my room.
Alone.
You get the red card, pal.
A problem?
Something to sort out.
It'll only take a second.
Start on the canapes.
While we wait for Robert.
You play the piano now?
Not at all.
Before he died, I promised François to take care of you.
I've taken care of you, haven't I?
That you have.
I've loved you, Charles.
You've been floundering for years.
You don't believe in anything.
You wouldn't share anything.
You've never been able to forget Catherine.
Your wife is dead.
And so are you.
I'm getting married again.
I can't live alone anymore. I don't have time.
And Robert has taken that step.
You'll have to leave, Charles.
Leave. Without any fuss.
Robert...
is marrying me, not my past.
I can't impose this on him.
"This" is me?
"This" is you,
your dog...
your looks, your smiles,
your remarks,
it's your face all day long.
It's over. For good.
When it rains,
do you say that's my fault too?
Let me live.
It's over. You're leaving.
They're waiting.
Who is?
Mozart?
I look like a madwoman.
Jeanne...
I'll pay you the debt I owe you.
Charles...
Is she walking his dog or what?
Cut it out, will you?
And now...
what are we going to do?
What's going on?
He wants to sell his books. And I'd like to go home.
They're very heavy. He could leave them with us.
What for? I'm not taking that responsibility.
That's enough!
I'll deal with the gentleman.
May I see?
A first edition.
Very beautiful.
"To Charles, whose father's courage and honesty
"have always been a great help.
"Charles de Gaulle."
Yes.
Is it authentic?
Maybe, but...
- We can't certify that. - I can.
You really want to sell them?
Privately.
Can I give you a cheque?
A pen, Jean-Luc.
We have other De Gaulles.
- We can compare. - Please...
Will this amount do?
Very good.
In what name?
Jeanne Gautier.
Very good.
Here you are.
Thank you.
Aren't you in your room?
Have you been out?
What's this?
My debt.
You don't waste time.
Go and lie down.
What is it, Leila?
The cheque, madam.
Put it on the piano.
Very well, madam.
"Moby Dick terrified the English ships.
"The men hoisted the sails..."
Hi, Robert! Nearly on time.
Hi, Claude.
I'll go.
Leila!
I'll see to him, doctor.
It's serious. See to the dog. Put a light on.
It's nothing.
Come here, boy.
Was it a dizzy spell?
It's nothing, doctor, I'm ok.
I'll decide on that.
That's a nasty bruise.
Where did you get it?
At the pensioners' demo.
It was on TV. Rioters turned up.
The cops charged them.
- Why were you there? - To protest.
You'll do some tests tomorrow.
I'm not keen on that. I can take the blows.
Get up as fast as you can. Sit up.
Now?
Is it spinning?
Is the wall moving?
Yes.
You want to puke?
More or less.
I want you in hospital first thing tomorrow.
I'll find a room.
That's handy. Is the hospital heated?
Pierre? It's me, Robert.
What tickets?
I completely forgot.
You'll get them, I promise.
I'll have an emergency admission tomorrow.
Eight o'clock? You're sure?
Thank you.
Otitis. Yes.
There, old chap. No silly stuff now.
Stay lying down.
Get a ride to the hospital first thing.
Will I be out for the wedding?
I'm not missing that.
Leila, take this to the night pharmacy.
All right.
I'm counting on you. Do as I say.
You could faint. Anywhere.
On the street, on stairs...
Just a second.
We're waiting.
I'll come to see you in hospital.
Call me if you need me. Leila has my number.
There was no need to yell like that.
The guests are waiting. What's wrong?
What's going on with Charles?
Your protege is going to hospital.
He's no longer my protege.
I'm throwing him out.
You're not smoking now.
If you're doing that for us, it can wait.
You're burning up.
Try to sleep.
There's no light. Look outside.
What's going on?
Sorry, stay where you are. I think the fuses have blown.
Happy birthday, Jeanne!
I don't believe it!
Thank you so much.
Did you love Charles?
You know I did.
Call the hospital for me.
It's a grey day.
Madam is going to take you.
They'll look after you.
Morning, madam.
Come on, baby! Come and have a pee!
Come here.
- Is Charles ready? - AImost.
While he's away, call the workers.
They can start. I want it all finished in two weeks.
Very good, madam.
And the dog, madam?
Something wrong?
He'll wait for his master.
Let's go.
Come on, let's go.
Shall we go, Mrs Gautier?
Don't worry.
Mr Charles is a tough one.
I'll see to the shower, sir.
His wife gets them on the rebound?
She can't manage on her own.
- Are you thirsty? - No, I'm not.
Not at all.
Any news of Odette?
My sister's a cow.
Dad, don't start again.
Let's not argue.
You're right, she's a bloody stupid cow.
Need anything?
To be left in peace.
Thanks, Albert.
Thanks a lot.
I don't mean you.
What do you mean then?
My regrets.
My "if I'd knowns."
We'll leave you then.
This was good though.
We've talked to each other.
We love each other so much.
You...
Goodbye, Dad.
See you tomorrow.
Yes, see you tomorrow.
A family's a fine thing though.
Shit...
Hello, Charles.
How are you feeling?
He had a restless night, despite the sedative.
He couldn't eat yesterday.
What is this?
I told them to ignore this formality. Take it away.
Yes, doctor.
I'll keep you for a week for a full check-up.
I talked to Baum.
You stay until I'm reassured.
Thank you.
He snores.
He snores something terrible.
It's terrible.
I was in the air force.
I served on Base 107, in Dugny, the second region in Le Bourget.
Pilot Officer Andraud
sent us down to the Mimizan field near Bordeaux.
40 planes were waiting there for us to fly to London.
Those Vichy bastards had removed the propellers.
We weren't able to leave!
They've left the propellers on this time.
I can fly off.
Cut it out!
See this?
If I let you go, you behave.
What are you doing?
The dog was choking!
He'll run off again.
Just close the doors.
So do it.
When will you finish?
When we finish.
- What's this? - It was on the wardrobe.
There was a watch by the washbasin.
- It was already broken. - I know.
Put all that in a corner.
Charles...
I'm speaking as a man, not as a doctor.
Playing the fool at that demo
means you still want to fight.
Take up arms.
Arm.
Is it stupid to ask if you still believe in anything?
I believe in the stars.
I'm a sailor.
I've brought this.
My father's old stick.
You'll need it when you leave.
Thank you, doctor.
Thank you for calling. Please leave me a message.
I'll call back ifnecessary.
- What's going on? - He's stopped snoring.
It's me, Charles.
Jeanne,
I'd like to have news of my dog.
Come here, boy!
Here.
They're good.
Don't you want one?
I got lost here.
I didn't know which ward you were on.
Are you alone in this room?
He went during the night.
You have a stick?
Has the dizziness gone?
He's here.
Who?
Your dog. He's outside with Jalil.
I couldn't bring him in.
Let's go.
I'll help you.
Take my hand.
He loves my dog?
He adores him!
He'd take care of him?
Why?
If I weren't around.
He can't take care of anything...
Certainly not a baby.
They started the work two days ago.
Madam asked me to call them.
You can't come back now.
You'll have to fetch your things.
My baby.
My little baby.
Yes?
Who are you?
The tenant.
Want a drink?
Shall we go up?
Come on.
I put your stuff by.
It's all in the box.
Shit! The girl must've taken it to her room.
Where is she?
She's out, I think.
Did she go long ago?
I've no idea.
At least an hour.
Did she take my dog out?
The dog...
Yes, where's my dog?
He hated being tied up.
We were in and out all the time.
I tried to close the doors but I'm alone.
I stopped him a few times. But he ran off the other day.
He didn't come back.
I don't know... I should've paid more attention.
I'm sorry.
It's my fault.
My dog...
What are you yelling about?
The suitcase!
What about your things?
They're yours. Keep them.
No, you have a box upstairs, with the watch and stuff.
Stay here. Wait for me.
Is this your dad?
No, Mr Charles, the tenant.
My dog.
He's gone.
My dog!
The pound? Which one, sir?
Just a second.
Excuse me.
You've lost your dog, sir?
Yes.
200 euros... Shit.
Please wait.
Can we go?
Fathers and sons, sir, see how it is?
Excuse us. I've found it.
The dog pound, Avenue de Gaulle in Genevilliers.
Let's go!
You think I don't work?
200 euros, shit!
How much do I owe you?
The door, please!
Leave it, it's on me.
I had a dog. I know what it's like.
I still have his pillow, you know.
We're in France so speak French to me!
Shame on you!
Once I turned 1 6, my father never paid for me!
I don't believe it! Is it the same here?
Spoiled brat! Polack!
It's open, sir.
Excuse me.
All right.
Come on, Dad.
Good luck with your dog. Goodbye.
I'll do what I can
to find him. Has he run away before?
- You've lost your dog? - Yes.
Do you have a photo?
You have to use a leash! He's bound to run away.
It's no use calling him.
Thank you.
I'll see what I can do.
He's so cute!
When did he go missing?
A week ago.
Jean-Louis...
A mongrel.
A nice little mug.
Crazy, he reminds me of mine.
I had one like him.
But I screwed up. I had slugs in my cellar
and he went down there and ate them all
and I lost him.
It'll be tough finding him.
Usually, we keep them a week, ten days at the most.
Did he often run away?
Is he tattooed?
No.
Get him tattooed. Vaccinated?
Yes.
But not tattooed!
Get them vaccinated and tattooed! I have 20 that aren't.
It's cheap enough!
- Jean-Louis, wait. - I can't help!
What was your dog's name?
- My Dog? - Yes.
My Dog.
"My dog!" He has a name. That isn't a dog's name, "my dog."
We'll find your dog, ok? Jean-Louis, we'll find him.
I'll do my best.
We'll find him.
You need a strong stomach to work here.
This isn't yours.
He was abandoned.
His master tried to drown this one and tied him up in a pond.
He was found just before he sank like a stone.
This is a cute one. A Labrador.
Really good with kids, right, boy?
I don't recommend him.
Down, boy!
Everyone wants a dog.
They want one for the holidays, then what?
For holidays or for their kids!
Shit, they're not playthings!
No one cares about anything in this shitty world!
And then we get them here!
Mankind's just great! I don't believe in men anymore!
Good evening.
Jeanne!
Our place next time!
Definitely!
Come on.
Come on!
What are you here for this Iate?
A pilgrimage.
That's done.
Goodbye now.
I want you gone.
If this is what you want, you can have it.
Goodbye to Francois too.
Madam?
Do you have Charles' things?
Yes.
Why?
Take them down.
But I'm going out. I have my hair and nails to do.
He's here with his dog.
He found him...
Is he well?
It's all in there.
There's the scarf.
You can have it.
I'm going out with Lawrence.
He still doesn't want the baby.
I'm tired.
I can't leave you like this.
We'll stay in together.
Thank you.
How did you end up like this?
I never thought about tomorrow.
Did your wife cheat on you?
Often.
But I loved her anyway.
And did you cheat on her?
Me? Never.
Except...
Except sometimes?
Why didn't you start a new life?
How do you mean?
With madam.
Jeanne.
I love her.
Well then...
I...
grew old too fast.
Thank you.
Thank you?
What for?
Marseille? Why Marseille?
I was born there
and I'll end there.
I won't see you again?
Oh, you will.
For the baby.
What will your life be now?
I'm only half way through.
Through what?
"Moby Dick"
You look handsome.
Charles...
Please, sir, no dogs in here.
And if I was blind?
It's ok.
I know him. I'll handle it.
All right.
You love her?
You're not her father.
I've never been a father.
You're lucky.
You think so?
I'm not the father. I don't give a damn.
You're going to act like a man.
Get off my damn back.
Get off my back.
Thank you.
Tickets, please.
Is that dog a mongrel?
Brie shepherd and terrier.
What's that look?
Those eyes...
They are not faithful.
Mine ran off one day and I never saw him again.
Not him.
He was jealous. A nasty piece of work.
Always after me.
He loved me too much.
My husband walked out.
Over that cur.
He devoured my whole place.
He devoured my life.
Tickets, please.
Thank you.
You have to carry the dog.
We'll turn a blind eye this time.
I forgot to tell you. The dog reminded me.
Last week, in that very same seat,
when I took my lunch break,
there was this Iady with a really unsettling face.
She stares at me, see, just sits there and stares at me.
After a while, that gets kind of embarrassing
so I say, "Excuse me..."
She says, "Forgive me staring but you look just like my dog."
Then she says, "I'll tell you why.
"My dog was born on March 1 7, 1 966."
March 1 7, 1 966, is the day I was born too.
I swear. Then she leaned forward and touched me here.
And, for two weeks now, I've had a lump here.
Touch it.
No, boyo. Don't cry.
Sorry, sir.
Come on.
Your friend's here. There's a table for you.
Here, this is it.
Battistin!
The cook!
It's been ages!
- How are you? - Are you well?
I act as if I am.
I lost two.
No more for me.
Two women as well.
No more of them either!
How about your wife? Still as beautiful?
He's all I have.
It's a miracle we should meet.
I live way out of Paris now.
I hardly ever come in, except for my dialysis.
I heard that Captain Gautier drowned.
Yes.
That came as a shock.
Drowned in a pool. That's dumb for a sailor!
I'm on the streets, Battistin.
Life is tough.
Dialysis costs a bomb.
You have to come for it...
Battistin...
I don't know where to go. I'm alone.
Well, it's time I should be going. My tests, see...
If you see Lieutenant Wirth,
say hello from me.
Wirth?
He's dead.
Really? He's dead?
Why not see the Pasha? He owes you that at least.
The Pasha?
Where is he?
Ask at the Circle. They'll know where he is.
I reckon it's time to weigh anchor.
What's the dog's name again?
All right, sailor, take care of him.
I'd forgotten you.
Commander Eichholzer is over there.
But he doesn't have much time.
Don't upset him. He has his treatment soon.
Commander...
It's me, Charles.
Tell me,
have you brought my cigars?
The Admiralty steals them all.
Between you and me, I knew you'd be back.
Do you want to tell me where you were?
You were saving my son. He was here five minutes ago.
You just missed him.
You find that amusing?
I catch you red-handed
and you dare to be insolent!
Well then,
what are you up to, Charles?
Still with François' wife?
She's getting married again.
The best thing she can do.
And how are you doing?
I've lost everything.
I'm on the streets.
My dog takes care of me.
What was that?
My dog. He loves me.
He takes me places.
You're a lucky fellow having nothing to do, old chap.
If you have the money for it. That's what it takes, see.
Money.
Life...
I know nothing about it.
Dying...
is something you learn.
Perhaps.
The sixth hour had come
and shadows spread across the Iand
until the ninth hour.
And, at the ninth hour,
Jesus cried out in a strong voice,
My God, why have you abandoned me?"
After giving a great cry,
Jesus expired.
The veil of the temple tore in two, from top to bottom.
The centurion
standing opposite Jesus,
on seeing he had expired like this,
said,
"This man was indeed the Son of God."
Amen.
A business trip.
All right.
He's...
a mongrel.
You don't mind?
All right.
Very good.
When can I call by tomorrow?
Around midday?
All right.
Goodbye.
Hello.
- Are you the one who called? - Yes.
Come in. My husband will see to you.
Ahab!
Why not take the hound with you?
Had enough of him?
You're trembling, poor thing.
They won't eat you.
You're more likely to eat them!
Look, it's incredible.
Stop that!
I had one like you. Stop it.
They're mean!
They're wound up!
They eat everything!
Beds, shoes, door handles...
Where do I sign? I won't sign just anything.
He looks lively.
What's this? "Consequently"?
It'll change from dull mastiffs.
She's right.
You have that too?
We have everything. With a muzzle.
Only natural. All the males do. Even me. But I don't bark.
Not all the time, anyhow.
It's crazy what people leave. Snakes,
birds, cats, dogs...
Even a fox! Voltaire.
- I'll fetch him. - No!
Voltaire couldn't care less. What a jerk!
Do they fight?
Not at all. They ignore each other. Like people.
Exactly. Like people.
Do they go out?
Yes, this is their home.
They let us know when they want to.
And then...
there's tenderness.
We grow fond of them.
Will your trip be a long one?
A while.
A while...
He'll sleep with me.
To reassure him.
Then he'll live his life.
And...
How will you pay?
Well?
It's a short trip then. A short one.
Stop it!
That's fine.
- Dad, can you come? - Just a second.
I have to sign?
Sign what?
What do I sign? Ah, all right.
I sign here.
Gendarme...
Gendarmerie.
Sorry but there's on one "r" in gendarmerie.
Otherwise, it'd be "gendarmerrie". That's not right.
Get your soup while it's hot.
In you go.
Know why I ended up a tramp?
I've been a taxi-driver,
a barman, a swimming instructor, a croupier
and now I'm a tramp.
The Inland Revenue.
The Inland Revenue took the lot.
Bled me dry.
My car. My daughter. My furniture.
They even took my dog.
But I always remained honest. Always honest.
I never stole.
What's this coat?
It's mine.
Whose?
- Mine. - Yours?
Who flogged it to you?
It's old, it's old...
- Sorry. - It's all right.
Don't get in a fIap, I'll keep you a place.
Good little dog.
Charles.
You need money.
You need a car.
You need a place to stay.
Call me.
Hey, look at that guy!
He's the bastard who threw me out in Toulon!
The work-site?
That crane accident?
You said La Rochelle.
No, it was Toulon all right.
I'll smash his face in.
Calm down! That's bad for your heart.
Cut it out. Maybe it's not him. You're getting senile.
Can I take your place?
I'm out of here.
See you.
33, rue des Pyrenees. 33.
- See you later. - Goodbye, madam.
There you go.
None the wiser.
Does that suit you?
It suits me just fine.
So what do we do next time?
I don't let you on the bus
or I turn a blind eye?
All right.
Are you ok?
I know. I can't make ends meet on my own.
For me?
It's too much.
Thank you.
It's raining.
Sorry.
Sit and beg.
Bastard!
Go on!
You're so beautiful!
Go and see your master.
I'll give you one more.
Everything I have in my pocket?
One more? I have more.
You like my dog?
Can't you tell?
How do you like him?
Like a dog. He's sweet.
You can have him.
Are you serious? Really, really serious?
Yes.
But if I give him to you,
you promise you won't abandon him?
I promise.
But why are you abandoning him?
I'm old.
You're going to die then?
Yes.
- He's yours. - Mine?
Yes!
Mum, this is my dog! The man gave him to me!
Take your dog.
Mum! It's my dog!
I want this dog! I want it!
I can't look after it.
Yes, you can!
I can't, honey.
You can!
You're mean!
Why are you doing this?
Why abandon it?
I'm sick of it.
Of what?
Life.
I love this dog.
You can't do this to a little girl.
Come on.
Have a ride on the carrousel.
Let's go.
Am I in your way?
Mr Charles...
Ok, boy?
Thanks for calling me before leaving.
Are you ok?
Yes.
I had to see you. I have something for you.
Here.
The Iady from the soup kitchen brought it.
When's your train?
In ten minutes.
Finished "Moby Dick"?
Yes.
Is everything ok?
Yes.
He looks well.
Doesn't he miss home?
No.
You know, they both want to keep the baby now.
That's because of you.
Thank you for helping me.
I'll never forget.
I have to go.
Look after yourself.
Goodbye, boy.
Let's start from the top again.
Which train are you taking? 8:42 am or 3:07 pm?
What?
The 8:42 am train or the 3:07 pm one?
No, 8:42 is too early with all my bags.
I don't know. Maybe I could leave on Tuesday.
Sorry, but the trains aren't the same that day.
I'll stop in Lyon.
Tuesday then. With a change or not?
I have to get my dad.
Unless my husband's back.
Could you speak up, please?
Take this timetable. You can check it over there.
Next!
I'd like a ticket for Colmar, please.
Morning, afternoon, evening?
I prefer morning.
Go!
Go away!
Go!
My dog...
Come here...
Come on.
Forgive me.
My dog...