My father taught me as a boy
that he who knows fear lets fear rule his life.
Go on...Jump.
He said fear is an animal.
And an animal can be tamed or killed.
I didn't always understand my father.
But, that day, I realized he wanted me to become a man.
TWO IS A FAMILY
Thanks, Sam, it was ace.
- See you next year. - Yep.
- Kids? - Bye, cap'n.
Bye, kids.
Bye, man.
Goodbye, captain.
Goodbye, ma'am.
- Busy, are you? - Samantha! I didn't see you.
You said 4 p.m., it's 6:30!
- You'll laugh... - No!
I'm not laughing! You let me know.
That's all, Samuel.
Samuel is a kid's name.
You are a kid.
I let you play the boss,
borrow money, bring girls on the boat...
But 150 euros extra on fuel gets my back up.
What's this? My tip maybe?
No, it's for the full tank.
They loved it and booked two weeks next year.
A thank you or a peck on the cheek and we're quits.
- I hate you. - I love you too.
Not too late tonight.
- Lights out at 4 a.m. -1
- 3? - 1
- 2? - You're fired.
Ok, 1 suits me.
1:15, 1:30...
- 1 a.m.! - Got it.
Everything going ok?
Cool.
All day long, I pilot that yacht over there.
So you can call me "captain".
- Really? - Yep.
Or "skipper".
If you want, but...
- "Captain" works. - Ok, captain?
- Chilling? - What's up?
Seen the time? Samantha keeps calling.
We have a big client tomorrow and you're here...
- Chill. - Chill?
Isn't this a blast?
- Wild. - So enjoy.
Tomorrow will be fine.
Sit or go and dance.
Isn't she hassling you? She's making my life hell.
- She called. - I'm fired.
I'll handle it.
- Yeah? - Sure.
- Can't wait to see that. - Watch me.
Do you want to keep partying?
I need you to do me a favour.
Can I get a minute's silence?
Are you ready?
Starting now.
Samantha?
What time is it?
It's 5 a.m. What's going on?
I was sleeping. Is there a problem?
I'm getting complaints about the music.
What? Music? No way.
I'd have heard any music.
Silly me, the neighbours must be lying.
Pinocchio syndrome, I guess.
Believe me, I'm on the boat.
The beach is deserted.
Not a living soul.
Cut it out, Samuel.
Grow up. I've had enough.
You're right. My bad.
I can see a shifty guy in a hat.
There's a crowd ready to party.
They'll make a fire. I'll get rid of them.
No more noise!
I'll get rid of them.
Ok, good.
Right, where were we?
Sam, are you there?
Sam?
Samuel?
Good morning.
I'm sorry, we can't go out today.
The sea looks really calm, but it's dangerous.
Don't recognize me?
Kristin?
Last summer, the boat, the secluded inlets...
Of course! Kristin from Berlin.
- London. - London, right.
Great to see you...
with your baby.
Your baby...
- That's cool. - Actually...
Sorry, though. I can't let you on board.
- I was cleaning... - Meet Gloria.
Hello, Gloria.
She's cute. Really.
She's yours.
Yours.
Yours, Samuel.
Your daughter.
You're using the wrong word. You mean "my".
I realize this must be a shock, but...
She's your baby.
Your baby from me, no way.
That's not possible. It wasn't me.
She's three months old.
Three months old and so?
What is this?
It's crazy, but...
I came to...
It's not crazy.
No, it's not crazy at all!
It's not crazy coz no.
It's unfortunate, but no.
I'm sorry. If you think about it...
it's no. See what I mean?
Sorry, but no.
See you around.
Got 20 euros for the cab?
Yes. That I can do, yes.
Give me a minute.
But, three months, no.
Here we go.
20 euros and bye.
Here.
Thank you.
Can you hold her?
Sure, but...
Hold on, what're you...Hurry, ok!
It's heavy.
It's ok, she's coming back.
Look.
She'll pay and come back. Don't worry.
Don't cry, she's coming.
Don't worry. There she is.
She's paying.
What's she doing? She's splitting?
She's splitting?
Kristin!
You forgot your things!
Kristin, the bags!
Don't leave your bags here!
Stop it...
Sleep with the ladies.
What's up?
An abandoned baby.
- Who did that? It's sick. - Exactly.
Her mom took 20 euros from you and split.
She robbed me?
Hold on, do you know this chick?
No way!
We kinda had sex,
but not enough to say, "Meet your daughter."
Too easy.
I can take a kid and say it's anyone's.
Why's she crying?
She's upset. You're rejecting her.
A dad-daughter relationship is tough. With mine...
Cut it out!
She's just hungry.
Got milk?
Found something.
Gloria Stuart.
Stuart isn't my name.
So she's not my daughter.
It's a mix-up.
There's a Kristin Stuart in London on Facebook.
Could be her. Let me see.
- That's her. - It's blocked.
Weird, no friends.
Only natural. Look what she does!
"Unknown number"
Answer it.
- Samuel? - Where are you?
- I'm sorry, I... - At the airport?
Sorry. I tried but I can't.
You can't do this to me! It's not cool.
I'm useless with babies!
You can't trust me. I'm bound to damage her.
I'm damaging her, Samuel.
- I am. - No, you're not, the kid's fine.
I'm not doing well.
I'll never be a good mother.
I bet you'll be a great dad.
I'll never be a great dad. I can't be.
I'm a kid. It's dumb giving a kid to another kid.
Kristin? Hello, Kristin?
She hung up.
She's flying out.
Is the airport far?
Goddam maniac!
Hiya, Sam.
What's with the boat?
I saw that when I got up.
No idea what happened.
Two nude chicks having a champagne breakfast.
- I'll be there in 15 seconds. - No!
The boat's a total mess.
Bottles, condoms, even diapers!
Condoms and diapers. Seriously?
I'll explain, but I must do something first.
Take care. Kissy.
"Kissy"...
Immediate boarding for British Airways flight
to London, gate 5.
Excuse me!
I have this baby to give back.
Kristin!
- Kristin! - Passport.
My friend forgot her daughter.
Passport.
She's the one leaving. And with her normally.
Kristin, the baby!
Take her to the girl in sandals there.
Take the baby to her.
- Passport. - Know only one word?
Please, sir.
- Hands off. - Passport. Thank you, ma'am.
Samuel? Why're you here?
Samantha, it's Samuel. I've been held up.
No worries, I'll be there later. Take care.
Sure I'll be back by 3 p.m.?
You'll be in London by 11 a.m. It's a direct Tube line to the pub.
- What's so funny? - You said "tub".
No, I said "Tube". The metro, like.
- Use the cream. - Not with paraben!
Don't gift-wrap her!
We're doing it properly.
Fasten at the back, fold it and tape it over her tummy.
Too tight and she won't breathe.
Too loose and it'll leak.
We're using Baby Dry.
Thanks, Stéphane, thanks, Philippe.
- They're violet. - Turquoise.
What if she cries?
Impossible.
She's full and clean.
She'll sleep all the way, no worries.
C'mon, haven't you ever cried?
She just hates flying.
What line?
That's it, Piccadilly.
Not bad for a chick your age.
I didn't get a word. Sorry.
You talk too fast.
I got that, it was slower.
He just insulted us.
Where's the tub?
Oh, shit...
Pain in the ass!
- You speak French? - Sometimes.
- You can save my life. - I'd love to.
- Hi, I'm Bernie. - Samuel.
Sublime.
It's good, yeah.
I'm completely lost.
Don't stand on the left. The signs say "keep right".
So keep right. The Brits don't mess with that.
- Even for charming tourists. - I'm no tourist.
- Aren't we a bit close? - We are.
That's better.
You know London?
15 years here. What do you want?
To return a baby to her mother who works nearby.
- What baby? - This baby.
Shit!
Shit...
I'm here! I'm here!
- Hold on... - I can't.
It's a golden opportunity. Stuntman is a great job.
You'll get rich.
I return this kid and then head home.
Ok, fine.
- Where is her mother? - She works at the Old Queen's Head.
- It can't be far. - There it is.
- All right... - Hold on!
If you change your mind,
here's my business number and, on the back...
my private one. You never know.
Dominoes, snowballs, and before you know it...
the bird makes his nest.
What nest? There is no nest.
All right, we're here.
Glad to have met you. It was cool.
Never a dull moment with you.
What now?
Don't start. You'll be fine with your mum.
A dad like me is exhausting on a daily level.
Don't give me that look. It'll never work.
Trust me. Nothing can replace a mum.
A mum is awesome.
The one without sugar. Understand?
She doesn't speak English.
Crazy...
Diet Coke here.
Everyone speaks French here?
Normal in a bar. They say London is the 6th French city.
More French here than in Bordeaux or St-Etienne. Wild, huh?
Wild, yeah.
Actually...
Others say it's the 30th.
So more like Bayonne, Angers, or Dijon...
Not as wild.
Maybe you can help me.
Take a look.
I'm looking for this girl, Kristin.
Never seen her.
You can't tell me that.
She works here, at the Queen's Head.
- A colleague. - Never seen her.
It changed owners. Maybe she moved on.
- Know how many waitresses are here? - Forget it.
- How much? - Two pounds.
Shit, it's pounds here.
- Yep. - I have euros?
Maybe they'll do.
Shit, I don't believe it.
I've lost...There it is.
Found it!
What the hell am I doing here?
Oh, shit!
It wasn't raining two minutes ago.
I'll find a solution.
How's my Samantha?
Where are you?
London.
But I can explain.
It's hell.
I'm stuck with a baby, can't find her mum.
I've lost my wallet, our passports. And she's hungry.
I'm out of diapers and it's raining. Help me.
You're saying you're in London?
- It's not that far. - So stay there!
I warned you enough. You're fired.
If you wire me cash...
Listen to me, I'm serious.
I'm sorry, but you're fired.
Goodbye, Sam.
That way? Thank you.
Come on, don't cry.
It'll be ok. We'll find a solution.
Don't be scared.
You mustn't be scared.
You have to sleep, my girl.
My girl...
You said it! She said "Daddy"!
Daddy, that's me.
Say it again. Daddy.
- Auntie, Daddy. - He's Daddy.
Daddy.
Daddy!
Hiya, honey.
How's it going?
Are you ok?
You're hurt?
Don't move. I have an idea.
Good cream, huh?
Gloria!
What've you done?
You mustn't do this!
How'll I clean it?
Ready?
Here!
There, all set.
Dad? Could you take me to the cliff one day?
Where you jumped as a kid.
Sure I'll take you.
When?
When you know how to dunk on your own.
I'll get it. First one down wins.
Not free this weekend?
No, Gloria doesn't have school. I'll stay with her.
There's no school at weekends.
Precisely.
So I'm staying with her.
We never get a moment together?
Dad, wake up. You're immortal.
Just having a laugh.
Shall we go?
He's not happy.
You're right to yell, it was hairy.
No, that was my tax lawyer.
You were perfect. A sublime scene.
I nearly die and it's sublime?
Of course. That's the interest of the job.
What now?
What? He talks too fast.
Sleep well.
What's on tomorrow?
It's the scene when...
you run on the plane taking off. 6 a.m. call.
Why do I do this job?
It's all you can do.
Coz I pay you 10 grand a month, house you, you adore me, Gloria...
- I remember now. - Satisfied?
All right, what's the score?
159/160
Ok. Match point!
- Magnificent! - Pass.
Magic Gloria is passing the ball to Magic Samuel.
What a move!
I'll get it.
Bernie!
Sweetheart!
I've missed you!
In two hours?
That's far too long.
C'mon, he's not gay.
I think he's curious though.
I sense the possibility in his eyes.
I have a nose for it.
Leave the delivery guys be.
Quick, it's on in five minutes.
What this cat's paw scarf?
It's a silk stole. Camouflage in matching tones.
All right...
You're too much, Dad.
It's twittering away. We have a hit.
I got a double sprain.
And we get millions of viewers.
Plus season 9. So use the embrocation.
I can't wait to burn alive in season 10.
That's season 8.
We need something bigger for 10.
A jump from a burning chopper.
And a landing in an acid bath.
Awesome!
Deadly!
- Deadly for me. - It'd be sublime.
Mum!
Mum emailed me!
"After Russia, I'm now in China, but too busy to enjoy it.
I have to infiltrate the Chinese mafia
to catch the evil Wong Kar Wai.
I miss you as much as ever, honey,
but it comforts me to know
you're with the world's most loving, smartest,
bravest and, above all, most handsome father.
You can be proud of your dad
because he's simply the best. I love you.
Mum."
Well?
What's her new mission?
The Chinese mafia.
Cool! How's the weather?
- Really sunny. - She's lucky.
It really sucks here.
Will it take long?
She has to catch Wong Kar Wai, the bad guy.
Wong Kar Wai? Right.
That'll take time.
Yeah, I know.
- Wish her luck. - Yeah.
She'll need it with Wong Kar Wai...
Excellent
"I'd love to see you, Mum.
If you're on a secret mission,
I'll pretend not to know you so as not to endanger you.
Maybe you'll come to London
on a mission one day.
I love you. Gloria."
Mum'll have seen every country in the world soon.
Yeah? Surely there must be some left.
- Four. - You counted them?
You bet.
Once she finishes, maybe she'll come to London.
You can't tell. It depends on the mission.
- She's been in Italy twice. - Three times.
Three in Italy, four in Germany, five in Japan and six in Thailand.
If you say so.
So she'll come here some day.
Maybe she already did and can't tell us.
That's possible too. You're not wrong.
It's classy, a secret agent mum.
You bet.
You're lucky, you know.
She could've been just anyone.
Just a normal mum.
Cool, isn't it?
Totally.
Can you list me all your mum's countries?
Every place she's been. I forget.
Just to list them for me.
Ok, Glo?
I'm freezing up there.
Sorry, just writing an email.
Still haven't given up?
She'll understand one day.
Don't start, please.
Ok, I'll be going.
See you tomorrow.
Yeah, see you tomorrow.
"Last connection"
"8 years, 2 months"
Can you leave early today?
We can see a 3D movie.
You're seeing the headmistress.
That's today?
What a drag. Tomorrow then.
No, you're seeing the doctor.
Nothing but bad news today?
Sorry.
Know what? We won't go tomorrow.
I hate doctors anyway.
They give jabs and foul medicine. We won't go tomorrow.
- What? - You're scared of jabs?
No, I'm not.
- You are. - I'm not scared of jabs.
- You are. - I'm not!
- You're scared of jabs. - I'm just modest.
It's different.
Will it help if I come?
- Yes. - Ok.
You'll have to learn to go alone.
How'll you manage later?
Why say that?
When I work, I won't be able to.
Know what you want to do?
You bet. I want to be like you.
See you later.
A stuntwoman?
No, immortal.
I'd like to review Gloria's repeated absences.
"Repeated"? The alarm didn't go off yesterday but...
- We never saw her last week. - Really?
- Not even Monday? - No.
Like the week before.
Actually, right now,
I'm shooting explosions on Tower Bridge.
Life isn't entertainment on Tower Bridge.
Do you realize
the effect of how you raise Gloria?
Yes, I realize the effect. The thing is,
she was upset last week
because of Sergeant Newman's death.
I wanted to cheer her up...
What'll happen to Sergeant Newman?
Sorry, that was a spoiler.
He's not going to die?
That's top secret. I can't tell you.
Not Newman.
I brought you these.
Yes, the real ones.
- Worn by the actor. - That's so kind.
You're welcome.
Very nice.
This is all for Gloria's sake.
You're a good father.
You love Gloria. She's adorable,
when she's here,
but this is the real world.
Yes.
I won't meddle in your private life but...
the stories she tells about her mum are surprising.
As your daughter's headmistress,
I have to know where things stand.
Her mother's coming back to London?
You want the truth?
I paid for her mum's cab are surprising.
And never saw her again.
All done.
It wasn't so bad.
- It didn't hurt. - It did, a bit.
It's cool of you to come with me.
Make sure he follows the treatment.
Morning, noon and night.
Like my vitamins.
Good job you set an example.
I have the test results, Samuel.
Yes...
The treatment didn't work.
How long?
I don't know.
Not long.
I'm sorry.
We tried everything.
Glo?
Guess what the doctor prescribed.
What?
I feel sick. My head's spinning.
Let me check the prescription.
I knew it. We forgot the candyfloss. That's why.
I didn't read right. It's two sticks of candyfloss.
Morning and night. The big one or the big one?
I want Mum.
Forget the prescription.
We'll get cheeseburgers.
Or hotdogs. Or both.
I want to see her for real, Dad.
I want to see her for real.
I know, sweetheart.
I know.
Gloria, my little daily marvel...
Each passing day beaks my heart a little bit more.
I only have a few minutes before I fly to Bangkok.
But I promise you,
you're right here on every mission.
And, above all, here.
How's the weather in Bangkok?
No, that's the problem.
The weather's bad.
Really bad!
It's the monsoon season!
She keeps a log on her mother!
A log.
- You need to be faultless. - Faultless.
Yeah, "shit". Too bad. It was good but lacked work.
- I worked! - No.
Give me the wig.
It'll be perfect. The weather, the monsoon...
Ok, try it one last time.
I need to find someone.
- Go! - What is this shit?
There you are.
Finally.
When I got here earlier...
What is this?
I don't know.
- Go to hell. - Wait, Bernie!
Snitch!
Listen to me.
Gloria wants her mum.
So find the real one.
The real one doesn't care.
She never answers Gloria's emails.
So tell Gloria the damn truth!
I don't want to make her unhappy, get it?
You don't?
Think you're alone, worrying about her?
I saw her first steps, her first teeth, her first words!
I love her as much as any dad.
She'll be nine soon.
One clay, she'll know you lied to her and that'll make her really unhappy.
I know. And it freaks me out.
It's not going to be easy, but you have to do it.
So tonight, stop sending fake emails
and tell her the truth.
It'll be ok.
Chow time, matey!
Here's our plunder.
Grilled crocodile
and wild spuds.
Lend me your knife coz...
Thanks.
Can we talk later? I need to tell you something.
Not eating?
I am, but I'm not hungry.
What's wrong?
It's Mum.
She didn't email me tonight.
That's not normal.
You know...
She never forgot before.
Can I go to bed? I'm tired.
If you want.
Circus tomorrow?
Yeah, we'll see.
Good night, Dad.
Shit...
She's reading.
She's reading them.
Gloria!
Hush...
Answer now, woman!
"I arrive tomorrow..."
Tomorrow!
See you in the morning, honey.
Dad, wake up!
Mum's coming to see me!
She's coming to see me!
- Mum's coming to London. - She is?
Yeah.
She got Wong Kar Wai?
Who cares? Look.
She emailed me.
Fantastic.
I'll see her for the first time!
I'll get ready.
Get up, Dad! We'll be late!
There you go...
You look lovely.
- My feet hurt. - Mine too.
I prefer Jordans.
I know, me too.
Don't tell her that.
Why not?
Last time I saw her, I was barefoot on a boat.
It's good to show things have changed.
Will Mum love me?
Of course. She's your mother.
- Think she'll love you? - Me? Well...
You tell me.
Mum!
I'm so happy to see you.
Me too.
Hello, Samuel.
Hi.
Won't you be recognized without dark glasses?
Recognized?
I think Mum must have secured the perimeter.
- Is that right? - Yes.
There you go.
There's no hook-up? You don't have an earpiece.
No, I don't.
It's coz you can't see it.
It's a chip implanted on her eardrum.
It's inside, so you can't see it.
- You need a microscope. - Cool!
Can they hear us?
Every word, through the mic in her tooth.
It's an implant, but deactivated now.
We're clear, right?
- Yes, we are. - Cool, it's just us.
What shall we do?
Get ice cream,
just walk or...What do you want to do?
We have circus tickets.
You can walk or get ice cream while you wait.
It's up to you.
I'd like to show you my room.
I'd love to see it.
Can we, Dad?
Can we, please?
- Yes, we can. - Ok, let's go!
Come on!
That screws up the circus, but we can.
Explain the earpiece and all that.
Explain the taxi and all that.
This place is incredible!
My room's up there. Coming?
You'll see, I have a whole wall of Lego!
These are my dinosaurs.
This is my shark.
And my giraffe from "Madagascar".
- You went to Madagascar? - No.
It's a movie.
You don't know it?
Sure. But I didn't see it.
She has no time for movies.
But she knows the country, right?
I didn't know you'd been.
- I have. - Who did you meet?
Eddie Murphy.
- Who? - Eddie Murphy.
He was in "Beverly Hills Cop",
"Trading Places"...
She hasn't seen them. She's only 8.
And he was in "Dr. Dolittle".
She's seen that one? You know it?
He's in "Shrek" too.
Remember the donkey? That was his voice.
Oh, right!
That's it.
She sounds American for an English girl.
She learned a lot from movies. That's why.
She's at the French School. It's good.
Really?
She went out like a light. No problem.
She does that.
Why didn't you tell her the truth?
I thought about it.
But as hard as I tried,
I couldn't find a way to say her mum had abandoned her.
Even you must prefer the secret agent mum I invented.
You've raised a wonderful little girl.
I didn't do it for you.
- It hasn't been easy. - Are you kidding?
You dumped us like shits. And now what?
We forgive you now you answered an email?
I'm not asking that.
I'm unforgivable.
So why did you do it?
I was lost. I was screwing up.
I thought I could manage with a baby, but things only got worse.
I couldn't impose that on her.
So you dumped the kid on a summer fling?
On her father.
I knew you could do it.
Eight years. Realize how long that is?
An eternity.
I've thought of her every day for eight years.
Eight years of shame, eight years thinking...
my daughter would never forgive me.
I was afraid.
So afraid, as you can hate a mother like me.
That's easy.
No, it isn't.
I hit rock bottom.
But, thanks to you, I existed for her.
Thank you.
Got a place to sleep?
I'll find a hotel.
Stay the night, if you want.
Really?
Yeah. She'll like that.
- Hi, Mum! - You win!
- Yeah! - Are you ready?
Yeah, I got up early.
- Time check! - 8:16.
One minute to go.
Laces.
- Sleep well? - Yes.
I've made breakfast for Gloria.
Mum, we never breakfast here.
We sleep longer and eat on the way to school.
- Time check! - 8:17.
Blazer.
Vitamins.
Ok. Coming?
We leave all this here?
Eggs, muffins...
Even choux buns.
Not bad!
- For afternoon tea. - And dinner.
- Time check! - 8:18.
Perfect. Satchel.
Hello, Gloria.
Hello, ma'am.
Meet my mother.
Hello, madam.
I'm the headmistress.
- Happy to meet you. Finally... - Same here. Delighted.
Come to my classroom.
- Ok. - Goodbye.
She paid the cab fare and she's back.
The driver was out of change or something.
Otherwise, I have next week's episodes.
Maybe you haven't seen them.
Settle down quietly, please, children.
Hello, I'm Gloria's mother.
Sorry, but parents aren't allowed in classrooms.
Forgive me.
Sorry.
She's cool today.
- Meet me after? - What time?
- Usually at... - 3:30 p.m.
It says so here.
- We hate her, right? - Yeah.
While Gloria's getting settled,
open your exercise books.
Today, we'll talk about the solar system.
The Earth, the Moon...Gloria...
Thank you.
Why are we here, Bernie?
The view's sublime.
- What? - Shift a bit, please.
Have tea. Respect tradition.
I knew this place was fishy.
I knew it.
Tea, with ice.
Inside.
It's tea, not Colas.
- "Not Colas." - No.
What? It's tea.
Yes, we get the message.
Still eyeing him?
Every Thursday, he puts me through this.
He drives me crazy.
The family guy?
It's a front.
You can see he's gay.
- Enough of this. - What?
Spare me the chandeliers, tea and gay dads.
Cut it out. Sit down.
You don't listen.
- Tell me. - What?
About Kristin.
If she wants to wreck the family, forget it!
A jealous fit now?
Not at all, it's just...
- It's been ages. - Two days.
- Too long. - The kid's happy.
Even so, I get my say.
I'm her mum in a way.
Cut it out!
More than Kristin is.
Don't worry. She's a mess.
She'll see Gloria and leave.
The mess sleeps at your place.
Have you slept with her?
- No way! - Why? Is she fat?
Not at all.
You've slept with her. I knew it.
Stop this.
She stayed for Gloria.
Promise there isn't an ounce of attraction.
Not one iota.
Yeah, people say I'm a stuntman.
It's true.
The movies landed on me. And I land in the movies.
A stuntman.
Tom Cruise, Jacky Chan, Bebel...
Who?
Belmondo, Jean-Paul.
What was that?
Nothing. He said we're a lovely family.
He did?
He's not wrong.
Why not?
Because I have someone.
Great!
We met four years ago in New York. It's serious. We live together.
He's a wonderful guy.
- I think he helped me to... - That's cool.
Actually, he just arrived.
I'd like you to meet.
Great. That's cool.
Totally cool.
- Well, if it's possible... - Yes, it's possible.
We'll need to get organized, but it's possible.
Definitely.
What? Is he here?
Yes, he's here.
Already?
Lowell.
Lowell, ok. I prefer L'OM.
Football...
Right.
Paris St Germain.
No. I prefer the other.
L'OM, Marseille.
Of course I do. Hold on...
Of course.
Sure I do.
It's better.
What do you think?
So say so.
That's good.
- Didn't you need the bathroom? - Yes
Me too. Let's go.
I "willy" like the France.
The France. I "willy" like it.
Right!
The France, ok.
All right.
You "willy" like all the France or part of the France?
For instance, I "willy" like the south of the France.
That's what I said.
He's ragging me.
So, one toilet for 300 people.
Why do you prefer Lowell to Dad?
I never said that.
If you thought the opposite, you'd be at home with us.
We can see each other without living in the same place.
It doesn't mean we love each other less.
All right?
Look at me, Gloria.
I'll never leave you again.
All right?
I promise.
Come here.
Could I not get kid-size clothes when I have thermals underneath?
I'd appreciate it!
Pain in the ass!
1,000 hours to get dressed.
Shit, the day's done!
Stop it!
It's not our fault Kristin has a guy!
I just don't get what she sees in him.
- Is he fat? - Not really.
He's just a slimy four-eyed runt.
Yeah?
Dad, surprise!
That Adonis is the runt?
He has Tom Ford specs!
He's tiny.
- Hi - Hello
Gloria insisted. I hope it's not a problem.
It is. Well, no.
Sorry.
It's tricky without warning.
There are rules and so on.
Isn't that right, Bernie?
With the insurance, it's kind of "cheesy", huh?
"Cheesy"? Not really.
We'll find them a spot.
No problem.
Don't worry, he's totally gay.
Cut it out.
Why do you think he's here? To eye us.
Maybe he likes stuntmen.
Precisely.
That settles it.
Glo!
Come here, sweetheart.
I have a bad feeling.
Ask if I can jump from the first floor instead.
We'll take it easy. I just have this...
feeling.
- Ok, I'll ask. - Thanks.
Ok, just one floor. Thanks, pal.
What's going on here?
Are you nuts? Not on your life!
No way! Stop!
Stop this thing. Cut.
Stop this thing!
"Automated"? Stop it.
No way am I jumping eleven floors on fire.
That's crazy!
I'm not doing it!
I'm not moving till we're on the first floor, get it?
Cut that out!
Don't talk to my daughter like that!
I'll do it!
Shit, Gloria.
Dad, wake up, you're immortal.
Dad?
Answer her.
Never talk to her like that again.
Do you feel ok?
Are you ok?
What did she whisper?
It's a game we play.
She brings me back to life.
Another lie.
Yes, another lie.
What happens the day she finds out?
Giving me lessons? You?
No, but she'll grow up one day.
Stop it, please.
I'd like to tell her the truth.
It's best for her.
For her? You have no idea what's best for her.
You don't say a thing and we forget this conversation.
I need some rest.
I've never travelled,
flown in a chopper or met Obama!
I'm not a secret agent. That's the truth!
Bye, Gloria.
I want to come with you.
We'll come tomorrow.
I'm not talking to you, liar!
Calm down, honey.
I'm not going with you!
I want to go with you, Mum.
Come on then, we'll talk.
I'll call you tomorrow.
Drive.
You don't want to sleep at my place?
With you?
Yeah...Head to toe like in the old days.
That won't help.
After a good night's sleep, you'll be fine.
I always put her to bed.
She'll be back. Just give her a little time.
I don't have time.
I know, buddy.
I know.
Come on...Beers.
Hi, you've reached Kristin, leave a message, thanks.
How is she?
Still out like a light.
I don't get it. She should be mad at you.
Today, she asked to see you again. She misses you.
Things have to be like before.
They can't be like before.
Meaning?
Things have changed. We need to find a fair solution.
Stop right there.
I raised her. It'll never be fair.
I'd like to see her more to make up for lost time.
So give us a call whenever you're in London.
Or use Facebook, now you know how.
I want to have her at home.
In New York?!
We can get organized.
No, we can't!
We're fine!
Loads of happy kids have parents who split up.
Loads of kids live with their dads and everything's fine.
I don't get it.
I took the chance you gave me.
Get this clear. I gave you nothing.
I just let Gloria see her mum.
And now I'm here. I'm her mother.
You're going to stop me seeing her?
We're not going to take this to court.
To court? Seriously? You'd go to trial?
Tell the court your story. I bet they'll love it.
But Gloria stays with me for now. Her home and her school are here.
Her life is here!
Conversation over!
Enough of this crap!
Shut your mouth!
It's me, sweetheart.
We're going home now.
You're screwing up.
You screwed up eight years ago. Too late now.
I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to lie.
It was for your good.
You need to lie sometimes for people's good.
It'll all be like before again.
That shit planned it all.
I bet he bangs his lawyer.
I should've guessed.
They'll waste me. I won't understand a word.
Just tell the truth.
We need something else.
Use the earphones.
- What? - The translation. Use the earphones.
- Which channel is French on? - Five.
Gloria entered my life out of the blue.
I wasn't ready.
But I did my best.
Maybe I haven't raised her well.
Maybe my love is too strong, too noisy.
But I can't do otherwise.
I haven't finished. No "question is".
Sorry I don't know the laws.
I'm not a great dad.
But I fight to give my daughter a world all children dream of.
I can change my job,
I can make sure she never misses school...
I can even learn English if you want.
But, I beseech you,
don't take my daughter.
Don't rip out my heart.
Don't do that.
That's all.
Screw it.
A year has 12 months, 365 days
and four very distinct seasons...
Miss...
Children.
Please sit.
Some of you know him, but let me introduce
Samuel, your new chief supervisor.
- Hello. - Hello, sir.
- Hello, ma'am. - But you're...
Never mind. He's a new member
of staff,
so give him a warm welcome.
Don't worry, I'll be discreet.
Sorry, I think it's a bad idea to entrust...
Think in my office
and I'll explain face to face.
Who'll take care of my class?
Our new head supervisor.
Ok, guys?
What were you working on?
The four seasons.
The seasons are easy.
Winter means cold,
Christmas trees, Santa, snow.
Summer is when it's hot.
Sun, palm trees, fruit cocktails.
They don't care.
What are the four seasons really?
Vivaldi!
Vivaldi, a great musician.
Not great hair, but an essential composer.
So, only normal, as a tribute to the guy,
you'll keep that haircut,
he'll be pleased,
and we'll play music.
Got instruments?
Yes!
Bravo! 20 out of 20.
Who else wants that grade?
This is wild. I love this job!
"Lawyer"
Hello?
I can't talk, I'm in a history class.
Samuel, we have a problem...
What's wrong?
Listen...
Ms. Stuart has filed for a paternity test.
What?
I'm sorry.
Just tell me...
- Have you always known? - No.
I was sure it was you.
I'm sorry.
What does "biological" mean?
It means the little seed didn't come from me.
- But you're my dad anyway. - Of course I am.
One dad conceived you, one dad raised you.
- It's all words. - Exactly.
They're just words, my girl.
Scotland Yard now?
Sorry, it's procedure.
Just a sec.
We'll still see each other again.
Yes, I know.
Dad...
My love...
It's going to be ok.
You'll love New York.
You've never flown! That'll be wild, right?
Let's go.
Take this. They're waiting.
Let's play a game.
Run down and if you're there before I get to the window,
you win.
Ready?
One...
Two...
Three!
I'm sorry, Samuel.
It could've been different.
It should've been.
I win.
Bye, Bernie...
So it's your first flight?
Yeah.
It's a long trip, you'll see.
What's wrong?
I need to go back for something.
You're sure?
Yeah, it's really important...
Hurry. Don't make us late.
What's up?
I told Mum I forgot something.
But the truth is I don't want to go.
You lied to her?
We can lie to do good, right?
I want us to stay together forever!
We'll miss the flight...
Open up!
- Where're we going? - No idea!
This way!
Where are they, Bernie?
Shit, Samuel...
If you know, tell us.
I have no idea!
This is a kidnapping.
No, it's not a kidnapping.
Tell me the truth.
He's being totally irresponsible!
Don't say that!
That "irresponsible" guy has spent the last four years
fearing he'll never see his daughter's smile again.
And that's the truth.
What do you mean?
She's ill.
What?
You know nothing.
- This way! - It's a drop!
It's like the cliff when you were little!
I never jumped from it.
You're immortal. Trust me!
Wait!
- You knew this was here? - Of course!
I know where we'll go.
Here you go.
This is where I didn't jump.
Ok...
Can we jump now?
No, we'll leave if you start getting ideas like that.
Let's go.
There are worse ordeals than jumping from a cliff at age 9.
When Gloria came into my life, I found the courage to jump.
She taught me not to fear death but embrace life.
And that 20 euros for a cab could be the key to happiness.
There are no perfect mothers or ideal fathers.
We just do our best. We improvise.
I just have to look at Gloria,
and hear her laugh to forget the rest.
Only the present matters.
Like the music that always accompanies me.
It was worth it...
Even if life gives you
a flaw in the machine,
a weakness,
right here, near the heart.
And doctors are unable to explain it.
That's how it is, that's life.
And that one day Gloria won't wake from her sleep.
The doctors weren't wrong.
Gloria left us a few weeks after these happy family moments.
My father taught me to face my fears and my daughter to face life.
Some falls never end.
But I wanted every second of it to be a party.
And now every second with my daughter is engraved within me.
Gloria is there, at my side,
every minute of the day. And forever.
And tomorrow...
it all begins.
"To Lélée, my grandmother...Hugo"
"To my father...Philippe"