LEAVING
SIX MONTHS EARLIER
A water heater in a waiting room?
It made sense to me.
I drew the plans. You stick to them.
All right.
And your latest quote is still too high.
I can't go any lower.
Try a little harder.
My wife is starting up. She has no clients yet.
Coffee?
No, thanks.
I could put a man on the job and keep an eye on him...
He's Spanish. Works well.
Take longer, though.
How much longer?
- Up to him. - You haven't worked for 15 years.
What's a month more?
I'll see if he's free and settle a price.
Lumbar...
Dorsal...
Cervical...
Coccyx...
What are you doing here?
- Who are you? - Rémi the builder sent me.
I've come to clear the site.
I rang and rang.
I was expecting you tomorrow.
All this goes out?
Yes.
We should have chucked it long ago.
I can see why Rémi was annoyed.
Why?
Your husband beat him down.
Now I have to shift all this by myself.
How am I supposed to do it?
Don't. You shouldn't...
Why not?
Do I look like a wimp?
This is junk?
Yes, it's broken.
I'll fix it for you.
Thanks.
The builders are at work early.
They're paid to.
I'll give them coffee.
Don't give them bad habits.
It's my office they're building.
- What's the matter? - Nothing.
- Did you hurt yourself? - I'm stiff all over.
From what?
I helped the builder clear the shed.
What made you do that?
Are you free this afternoon?
You can help us by choosing the floor tiles.
- How's it going, Rémi? - Mr. Vidal.
Everything OK?
This is Ivan.
It's OK, I've seen muckier hands.
Exploiting my wife, are you?
Well, I'll be off. Need a lift?
I've got my training later.
Work hard.
- Like it? - It's good.
Have a nice day. Bye, Ivan.
Thanks. You too.
I apologize for my husband. He can be rather curt.
It's only human.
You spend all day with a hunk like me, he has to slap me down.
What were you doing with your feet that day?
Reflexology.
I'm training to return to work as a physiotherapist.
What for?
I miss working.
I'd just as soon stop.
Your work is no fun.
You work hard for people who disrespect you.
Physiotherapy's different.
We do people good.
I forgot the builder's wages. Could you give him this?
It's coming on well.
It's great. I'm really pleased.
- Don't you have training today? - Yes, at 10.
See you, then.
Your wages.
Your car!
Get out the way!
Look out!
Ivan?
What time is it?
Five o'clock.
I have to go.
Go where?
- Spain. - Stay here.
- I've got to go to Spain. - You'll pull the drip out!
- I've got to go. - Stay still!
Spain? He must be crazy.
I nearly killed him.
- It's my fault. - It isn't.
- It is. - Don't panic. Leave it to me.
I nearly killed him!
You've got a broken ankle and a nasty flesh wound.
I don't give a shit. I want to go.
I can't let you out. You were unconscious.
You'll have to stay a day or two.
No way!
I'm going to Spain to see my daughter.
Tomorrow's my only visiting day.
Don't be foolish.
You'll make the fracture worse.
I can't let you go.
But you can hire me off the books, no problem!
I'll drive you there.
Can't I? It's safe for him?
How far is it?
Three hours' drive.
You'll sign a discharge form.
I'll give you a dose of painkiller for him.
You do this trip every week?
This is the first time in a year.
You haven't seen your daughter for a year?
I was in prison.
Since then, her mother has done her best to keep me away.
What did you do?
Nothing. Kids' stuff.
Are you OK? Do you need a stop?
I'm OK.
Here's good.
When shall I pick you up?
Don't bother. I'll stay here tonight.
What?
I promised to get you back to the hospital tonight.
I'll take care of myself.
Are you OK?
I can't leave you.
You could get an infection or something. I'll wait.
Is there a hotel?
There, on the square.
Here's my number.
Phone me for any reason.
Will you be OK?
I'll be OK.
OK.
Tell David I'll be back for his tournament.
Don't let him down.
When did I ever?
Fine.
- You had dinner? - The kids went to McDonald's.
If you stay, I'll catch up on work at the hospital.
Yeah?
Well, then... Take care.
See you tomorrow.
Love to you all.
We're here.
It hurts a bit. I could do with your painkiller.
By all means.
My daughter. I couldn't leave her on her own.
What's your name?
- Berta. - That's pretty.
Come on.
All right?
Suzanne?
I'm going to eat near your hotel.
Do you want to join me?
Yes, OK.
- See you in a minute. - Right.
How did it go with your daughter?
Really well.
She said nothing all day but at bedtime,
she started asking questions non-stop.
She talked herself to sleep,
asking about everything.
What I'd been doing, where I'd been all this time...
I'm afraid I skipped the prison bit.
I made something up.
She's too young.
You'll tell her later.
I missed her like crazy.
How was your day?
Weren't you bored?
I went out for a walk.
It felt like being on holiday.
Life in England was too tough for me.
I got an au pair job in Nîmes.
I didn't know any French.
On my first day, I was sent out shopping.
I didn't know the town. I got lost and panicked.
A young man rescued me. It was Samuel. My husband.
And you?
My first trip to Nîmes
was to hear a singer from back home.
I knew all his songs by heart.
Hearing him sing in Catalan in the Nîmes arena,
it was...
He sang one of his songs called Seventh Heaven.
It made you cry.
Go on, sing it.
Beautiful.
Just in time for match point.
Did it go OK?
Game, set and match to David Vidal.
You got him in the end. Well done!
- You didn't see me play. - I did. I saw you win.
Well played, David.
How's the knee?
Look! Good as new.
No, thanks to you!
Up for a game?
Wednesday?
You missed some patches up there.
I've arranged for Emir to finish the job.
Keep him in one piece!
Any news of Ivan?
He's at home, still off work.
My husband and I want to compensate him.
- Have you got his address? - Yes, sure.
GET WELL SOON!
Again. Push against my hand.
Push, push!
Very good. Relax.
Breathe out.
Now, mobilize the kneecap.
Gently, delicately, like this.
Excuse me.
Hi, it's Ivan. I found your envelope.
Thanks.
Is your leg better?
So-so. I can stand on it now.
You have time for a coffee?
Time? I've got time for a thousand coffees.
Say 3 o'clock?
Yes, OK.
Where?
Sorry. I've got no vase.
I didn't think.
I'll find something.
This is fine.
There.
Hurry up.
Mr. Lagache? Suzanne Vidal here.
I have a problem. I can't come in today.
No, tomorrow.
Yes.
See you tomorrow.
It's much better already.
Watch.
It's fine.
I don't want to go.
Stay.
I can't.
I've got to go.
Push me out.
Push me out or I can't go.
OK.
Go.
Go on, leave.
Mum, I hurt my shoulder.
Can you give me a massage?
Yes.
Everybody on time? Miraculous!
- That smells excellent. - It does.
What have you cooked for us?
Chicken again? We had it for lunch!
- God, Mum! - Suzanne, what's the matter?
What's the matter?
Don't get upset. It's only crockery.
It's only crockery, come on.
I've been searching for you.
Are you OK?
Samuel...
I'm in love.
What are you talking about?
I'm in love with Ivan.
Who is Ivan?
The Spanish builder.
The man I hurt.
Have you been to bed with him?
Have you been to bed?
Yes.
Why's Dad gone out?
What's up, Mum?
Come and set the table.
- When do you get off? - I don't know my timetable yet.
- Some pasta? - No need, thanks.
Where did you go?
What's it to you?
Don't get up!
- You're both crazy tonight. - True.
Stay out of this!
Samuel, enough. It's not their fault.
Children, please leave us.
Forgive me, Samuel.
How many times?
How many times what?
How many times did you do it?
Don't...
Tell me how many times.
That's not the point.
Where did you do it?
At his place.
I won't see him again.
It's over.
I promise.
It's over.
Don't cry. It's over.
Are you crazy? Why did you tell him?
I can't lie. I can't help it.
What about us?
I don't know.
- I don't know. - I don't know either.
It's pretty.
Shall we order drinks?
Waiter!
Varela wants me to run on his ticket.
Didn't you decide to stay out of politics?
He's a good mayor and I'm tempted.
I like new challenges.
The wine list, please.
You're my wife.
Keep still.
Marion! David!
Come on!
This is Ivan. Please leave a--
Rémi? Suzanne Vidal here.
Have you heard from Ivan Belejano?
He's working again, but he shouldn't.
Where?
A restaurant in Uzès.
What are you doing here?
You don't answer my calls.
We can't go on, you know.
I can't stop.
I'm working. I can't talk now.
- When's your break? - 3.
Wait for me outside.
I'm ashamed to bring you here.
Don't be.
I love everything when I'm with you.
I've got to go.
I've got to go, Suzanne.
You've got a nerve. My parents have been here since 7!
Sorry. I had to go to the deli.
The deli?
This is delicious, Suzanne. Again.
You've outdone yourself, dear.
How can you contemplate working again? I couldn't.
Especially at her age!
I think Suzanne is very brave.
I envy you and I'd like to help.
I want you to have my office and waiting-room furniture.
That's more than I got when I asked you.
This is for Suzanne.
What if she doesn't like it?
I don't like what? Sorry...
Excuse me.
I want you again.
I want you too.
You drive me wild.
What are you doing?
I've got to go out.
You're' like a bitch in heat. Stay here!
- I'll do what I want. - You're not leaving!
- You're crazy! - Shut up!
I'm helping Suzanne up to bed.
Shut up!
Samuel!
Don't be ridiculous!
Don't get down!
I can't live without you.
- You didn't. - I did.
I wanted to spend a whole night with you.
To wake up with you.
You're crazy.
You're crazy and I love it.
Did you get some sleep?
You smell good.
I love you.
- Why are you here? - Waiting for you.
Why?
Cut the crap. You know damn well.
You'll stoop to anything. You're a disgrace!
I waited up all night for you!
Look at me!
You're my wife. You owe me.
What do you think you'll do?
Cook us dinner every night,
then go out and get laid?
Is that your big plan?
- What's the idea? - I'm leaving you.
I forbid you to leave.
I forbid it. You're my wife!
You have no right to wreck everything.
- I give you everything. - I don't want it!
- I won't let you go. - Stop it!
Come here!
I won't let you go!
I didn't ask for it. It hit me.
I hate myself for hurting you all but I can't help it.
I can't help it.
Let me go.
What will you live on?
- My work. - Your work?
What work?
Physiotherapy.
You think you'll work here under my nose
with a sluttish grin on your face?
I'll get a job in town.
That'll be the day.
You're useless without me.
Your folly in the yard.
Your office. It cost me 30,000 euros!
You think money grows on trees?
How will you get by?
How will you two get by?
Without me, you haven't a hope.
Say something!
It's perfect.
Success!
She's asleep.
You sang to her in English? I love it.
You do?
Speak some English to me.
If you'll speak some Catalan.
Breathe out.
It clicks.
Again...
There. Enough for today.
Thank you.
Easy does it.
I'll give you a list of exercises you must do at home.
I will.
When are you starting up on your own?
Not yet. I'm replacing Mr. Lagache for now.
So who do I pay?
Me.
You're looking lovely and well after your holiday.
- All well, Suzanne? - Fine.
I'm getting into the swing.
I have to tell you a friend called me up
and offered to buy me out next month.
You promised to wait six months.
I'm sorry. It's a godsend.
I can't afford to say no.
You'll have time to find a solution.
I could contact him. He'll need a replacement.
He's a dentist.
ENGLISH LESSONS
BILINGUAL ENGLISH WOMAN
GIVES LESSONS AT HOME
Is this all?
I've gone back to work.
It's not easy, hand to mouth.
You're 31 days overdrawn.
You need to get out of the red, and soon.
- My savings? - 100 euros.
The deposit account?
Your husband has frozen it.
So I'll ask for a loan.
You won't get it.
What do I do? What do you suggest?
I've banked here for 20 years and never asked for help.
Without your husband's guarantee, I'm powerless.
I'm getting divorced.
The money will come.
I hope so for your sake, but I have no guarantee.
I'm sorry.
Hi, Rémi.
- Madame Vidal. - Call me Suzanne.
Dorothée, my wife.
Classy cookies! Thanks very much.
Think nothing of it.
We need to talk.
I got the sack.
How do you mean?
- I'm not wanted on the new job. - By who?
Aren't you in charge?
Yes, but...
But what?
- Your husband. - My husband?
It's a city contract. He phoned the mayor.
He's friends with the mayor?
Mr. Vidal knows everybody.
Stand up to him.
I'm only a small business.
Look at it my way.
How will they get by?
You're deep in debt already.
I can help you out.
Not for long.
I'll take it up with Samuel.
Yes.
Ask him about your physio guy, too.
- What do you want? - To bury the hatchet.
- Who's on the warpath? - You.
You're blacklisting us. Starving us.
Give us a break, please.
- What do you mean? - You know very well.
I'll stop when you come home.
I won't,
so forget about that.
- You'll have no choice. - It's over!
Accept it.
I forbid you to say that.
Divorces are a dime a dozen! Be reasonable!
How can I, when I think of that clod fucking you?
He's a convict! A crook!
Is that your fantasy?
The lady and the prole? Is that your trip?
You don't mind working late?
No, I've worked a checkout before.
But you have no record of it.
It was in England, long ago.
We'll let you know.
Hello, darling.
It's not big.
Big enough for two.
- But not for us. - It is.
You can sleep on the sofa.
- Is Ivan not here? - He's coming.
I wanted to see you first.
I need letters for the divorce.
From us? Why?
Otherwise I'll get nothing.
Nothing.
So? You left.
Is it fair that I should get nothing?
I helped your father, worked with him, brought you up.
Don't worry, I'll write a letter for you.
I'm out of here.
- Don't go. - I don't want to talk to you!
I'll see her home.
I'll stay longer next time.
Take it easy. She's a kid.
She's a kid.
Just like her father. She drives me mad.
Forget it. She'll get over it.
I've got good news.
Rémi has work for me.
The pay is crap, but it's a job.
The bad news is...
it's far away.
I'll have to sleep there.
I can't stay here.
For how long?
Two weeks. 800 euros.
What's the matter? Come on...
It's a long time.
I'm glad you're coming with me.
I told Dad I was going camping.
I took these for you.
You left them in your bedroom.
Great.
I forgot them. Put them in the glove box.
And I brought the clothes you wanted.
See you next week.
Hi, David.
How's things?
Dinner won't be on me.
We won't get paid till next week.
Good one! I'm up for that.
Shit!
It ate my card!
I'm flat broke. How about you?
I told you, we didn't get paid.
What can we do?
Excuse me... You see that car?
My card doesn't work.
I thought this could pay for petrol.
This isn't Africa, Madam.
Want to buy a watch? I need...
A watch?
Wouldn't you like to buy a watch?
A real Cartier, look.
No? It's a very good one.
What's Mum doing?
- Where did you get it? - It's mine.
Yours? A real one?
Leave this to me.
120.
It's all I've got.
120 euros.
- OK? - Yes, fine.
Success!
I did it!
I can't stand you doing that.
- Why? - I just can't.
That was crazy, Mum.
What brings you here?
I need money.
- I want my share now. - Your share?
Everything here is yours.
I want a divorce. Fast.
Deserting wives don't get much.
I'm entitled to maintenance.
Maintenance?
Sorry, but I wouldn't count on it.
This house.
It's mine too. Twenty years of my life.
- What did you pay for? - I brought up your children!
And I'd rather you didn't see them again until we're divorced.
My son, penniless in a gas station in deepest Spain.
I'm afraid I saved his message. My lawyer will adore it!
Picking my pockets?
You've lost all self-control. You're pathetic.
It's your fault.
Got what you need? Beat it.
Get the fuck out.
Mum!
I wrote the letter.
I love you.
Suzanne, your wages.
We're up the creek, Suzanne.
Don't say that. There's always a way.
There's no way.
We're sinking. Face it.
What kind of life is this?
I earn nothing.
Berta's allowance takes everything.
Look what you're reduced to!
- I can't stand it. - I can. I'm strong.
Working like dogs. It's all we do.
We can't get by.
The divorce will see us through.
In your dreams!
You'll get nothing. You know it!
Your life with me will always stink.
I'm cursed.
You should go back to your husband.
Never.
How can you say these things?
I will never, ever do that!
- What's up? - David phoned.
Samuel's taking the kids to Berlin
for Marion's birthday. The house is empty.
So?
Paintings! Viallats and Paquignons worth a fortune.
An end to all our troubles.
- You'd rob your own house? - I want what's mine.
I'm entitled to it.
How could I forget?
You're talking nonsense.
We're not doing it, OK?
Too risky. I've done my time.
I've got the keys! No risk.
No! Forget about it!
If you won't, I'll do it myself.
Take the jewels?
They're his family's.
Leave them.
Wait. I'll be back.
All my stuff's still here. My iPod, PC, everything.
- And you? - Nothing's gone except my perfume.
Leave us please, children. Go up to your rooms.
Who but Suzanne would look for jewels in a cigar box?
- You want her in jail? - It's him, not her.
He's a known criminal. He dragged her into it.
There's no proof of a break-in.
They took those paintings to sell,
not hang in their slum!
Stop it, Samuel.
Big help you are.
I'll help you.
But I'm Suzanne's friend too.
- This is between you two. - Fuck us two.
- I'm pressing charges! - Suit yourself.
Hello, Madame Vidal.
It's been a long time.
Always nice to see you.
Are you looking for anything special?
We have some pretty African statuettes.
I'll come again.
Goodbye, Madame-- Monsieur!
I can't do it. I don't trust him.
I don't know where else to go.
I'll see what I can do.
Right.
What did he say?
We're on.
I'm going to see Rémi's guy.
He's interested.
We meet in 15 minutes.
Tasty!
If we raise 30,000, we can fix up the ruined house.
It can't cost much.
We'll pay for it in cash.
I'm off.
Want me to come?
No worries. I'll be back in an hour.
Second offence. Six years.
Dorothée, it's me again.
I really must see Rémi.
Ring me back.
Why are you here?
Where is he?
- What have you done? - Me, nothing.
Thank God for honest citizens like Rémi.
I did it all.
It was my idea.
He's not involved.
You're not involved. He sold the goods.
I took what was mine.
It's all I did. You can have it back.
He was in jail before. He won't see his daughter for years.
You can't do that! It's too horrible! Don't!
Don't do it.
How can you love such a creep?
He said nothing to defend you.
- I don't believe you. - He's a coward.
Stop it.
Tell me what I have to do.
Anything you want.
Come home.
Come home and he's free.
Mum?
Drive me to dance class tomorrow?
If you want.
Finished?
- It was delicious. - Thanks.
Hug me.
transcribed and improved by johnnydeep
Subtitles by Nigel Palmer