Angel Face (2018) - full transcript
One day, Marlene suddenly chooses to abandon her daughter for a man she has just met during yet another night of excess. Elli must confront her mother's demons to get her back.
Elli, are you sleeping?
Do you love me?
Yes.
Loads, loads, loads?
Yes, yes, yes.
I'm so nervous.
I can't screw up this time.
What if I don't wake up?
Can you imagine?
I set the alarm.
Will you sing me a song?
To calm my nerves.
You know, the way...
Mommy does for you sometimes.
It doesn't mean a thing
I throw it away
All of that bling
Gold is just clay
Squeeze me forever
You're my best treasure
Worth more...
Worth more than gold
Hey, Marlene.
Stop furrowing your brow.
The wrinkles look ugly in photos.
I've got a little headache.
It's so unfair.
No rain all summer, and today it pours.
It's gonna wreck everything.
Oh, Jean... Jean!
Just think of the sex.
- You nut!
- Hold still.
You know what they say.
- "Wedding in the rain, life of pain."
- Shut up.
- Looks good, right?
- Yeah.
Angel, be a good girl
and get me a drink, please.
It'll give me strength.
Hope it doesn't rain.
The door!
Close it, quick!
Don't worry, Beauty.
You're a total sex bomb.
Don't be jealous.
One day it'll be your turn.
Here comes the bride!
You're beautiful.
As they say,
an empty glass is a sad glass.
Good thing you're here to remind us.
Bottoms up.
You look great.
Where's your kid, Marlene?
Elli!
Angel Face, where are you?
What're you doing?
Hurry up, everyone's waiting.
What's with the lipstick?
You got it all over yourself.
ANGEL FACE
Ladies and gentlemen!
May I have your attention, please.
So, let's see.
I'm super lucky to have met Jean,
a new father for my little Elli,
my very own little angel.
You're my new family now.
This is like a second chance for me.
I mean...
More of a...
fifth chance, let's say.
Anyway, I...
I prepared a song for you.
It's for you, my love.
Tell me...
Is it true you've been cheating on me
for six months
with my best friend? Tell me
I bet you've laughed pretty hard at me
My old man, you're gonna...
My old man, you're gonna pay!
Vengeance is a dish best served cold
And you'll be frozen with fear
You better run for your life
Hurry, before I throttle you!
Which would quite frankly be
an act of mercy!
You regret it, and how!
But it's too late now
You're an asshole, hey!
With a capital A!
Now you're gonna pay!
Mr. Muscle, so proud of his assets...
You better run for your life
Hurry, before I throttle you!
Which would quite frankly be
an act of mercy!
You regret it, and how!
But it's too late now.
You're an asshole
with a capital A
Now you're gonna pay...
Jeannot, Jeannot!
Hello...
So, my turn.
What I've got to say
is less entertaining, but never mind.
So...
you all know
I'm no good at speeches.
So I'll keep it short.
But right now,
the man you see before you,
the very handsome man,
the asshole...
is the happiest man alive.
Truth is, they're exhausted,
they want to go home.
Is that what you want?
Shall we pack it up? No!
Burst the balloons!
Tear up the napkins!
I'm gonna dance with my mama.
Higher now!
Only the bride and groom
are getting into the groove.
You're a bunch of tourists!
Did they find you on the street?
C'mon. Arms in the air, everybody.
To the right!
To the left!
Right, left, right...
Again!
How many spins can you do?
The wedding cake!
Let's find your mom.
Anyone seen Marlene?
Have you seen Marlene?
- Seen Marlene?
- Already lost your wife?
- You haven't?
- No.
Seen Marlene?
You need to sleep, Mommy.
Not now, Elli.
C'mon, leave me alone!
Don't ask, I already said no.
Do your homework.
You must have some.
It's still vacation, Mom.
What time is it?
3 o'clock in the noon.
Did you eat?
Go make yourself something.
You're big now, you know how.
Go on, get going.
Wait, wait...
It's the children police.
Hello, Marlene.
Hello, Elli.
You've grown.
My mom's great
and I'm doing really good.
You did good.
They'll never separate us again.
Go get a treat at the corner store.
Something you like.
Go on.
It's me.
I know you're in there.
Dad.
Dad!
Fuck!
Bimbo!
Can't you see everyone hates your guts?
They're clashing, those two.
Sometimes you gotta get your claws out.
She needs to grow up,
she's still very immature.
She can talk, I don't care.
Get close, rub up against him.
- That's out of line.
- We're here to find love.
Getting a guy hard
is not how you find love.
- I'm not doing that.
- Yes, you are.
That bitch is a loser!
They make me wanna piss!
Elli!
What're you doing?
You weren't gonna jump, were you?
You wouldn't do such a thing?
You wouldn't do that?
Don't listen to them, ok?
You know...
some people are just that way, Angel.
They don't love you, who knows why.
Humanity's fucked up, that's all.
Ok? But I promise you.
I promise everything'll get better, ok?
So... you're not answering.
You must be working.
I wanted to tell you...
I'm through with all my bullshit.
I made a list.
For real. You gotta believe me.
I've changed.
I'm gonna do all I can, I swear...
to prove to you
that you should come back.
And...
I get it now.
This time it's for good.
It's for real.
I need you, Jean.
I love you.
Elli!
We gotta go buy you a swimsuit.
We'll get a yellow one.
Yellow swimsuits are pretty.
We'll get a swim cap too.
They're required now.
It's gorgeous.
You'll be so pretty.
- Can I try again?
- Go ahead.
Declined
There's a problem with the machine.
Your machine has a problem.
My card worked this morning.
Got another way to pay?
Hang on...
It's for my daughter.
For school.
She'll be in third grade.
People are waiting.
Hang on.
Know what?
We'll invite Alice, if Mathilda says ok.
And...
we'll bake a fabulous cake. Ok?
I'll buy this.
8...
9...
10...
11, 12...
13, 14...
15.
Here I come!
Can't give 'em too much.
Just a little.
Otherwise they don't wake up.
If you tell your mom,
I'll tell them you cheated in class.
You said it was Jennifer
when it was you.
Promise not to tell?
I promise.
Hope to die?
What're you doing?
Get dressed, for fuck's sake!
Listen up. We're not gonna
be late the first day of school.
Don't make me ashamed.
What're you waiting for?
Get dressed right this minute!
C'mon, don't be a baby.
C'mon.
Let me go. Get going.
Unemployment Office
If you knew where I was right now,
you'd be so proud of me.
I swear.
C'mon Jean, call me back.
So I can tell you.
31, 32, 33,
34, 35, 36, 37,
38, 39, 40.
Mommy...
At school, we did theater.
And mime, too.
The teacher said I had lots of talent.
And lots of imagination, too.
I can show you if you want.
It's funny...
there are kids in France
who've never seen the sea.
They may not even know it exists.
Mommy,
the carnival's here,
with the rides you like.
We could go, if you want.
Mommy...
Hey Marlene!
Open up.
Is your mom here?
She's not answering her phone.
What's wrong?
Hey, Marlene!
Where are you, Beauty?
What's going on, Marlene?
Angel Face,
since when is she like this?
We're gonna go wild tonight.
It's the Queenie Party.
Stop being moody.
We'll do the carnival tomorrow.
Can't you wait a day?
It's always the same anyway.
Ok, you win.
I'll take you to my party.
Now you're smiling!
I'll do your makeup.
You'll be pretty as a doll.
You're so gorgeous.
Totally gorgeous.
Looking at the glass?
Go ahead, take a sip.
It's Saturday.
Party time!
Hey, that's enough now!
It's just to see La Vie en Rose.
No, no, hands off!
- It's been ages.
- Right?
Nice to see you.
You're as sexy as ever.
- Coming from a hot guy like you!
- You bet.
Hi, Mascot!
You're growing up pretty.
A real little woman now.
Boris, you let the kid in?
Sure, they're family.
Be good, ok?
Didn't I see you at VIP in Paris?
You know VIP?
That's where I met my friend!
- You saw us dance?
- I knew I recognized you.
Ever been to California?
You should try your luck there.
A friend of mine opened a bar.
All the stars go there.
- Like who?
- Only the best.
Britney, Miley...
De Niro.
You don't believe me.
Check it out.
Who's she?
Another round.
Hey, Marlene.
Your kid's emptying glasses.
Bullshit!
Hey, Elli!
Don't you ever do that!
You hear me?
Don't you ever do that!
- No big deal, relax.
- You stupid bitch!
Chill.
Who cares?
We're partying here.
C'mon!
Check out your Angel Face.
She's a good dancer.
Hurry back.
This one's cute, right?
So?
Where are we going now, Mom?
Here.
This'll keep my little Angel warm.
Come.
I paid the driver.
Go on, get in.
Get in!
Don't you make a scene.
You're a big girl now.
Take her to 25 Rue du Jour, please.
At the boardwalk near the harbor.
Mommy
You've reached Marlene's voicemail.
I'm not available right now.
Leave me a message.
You've reached Marlene's voicemail...
You're too little, sorry.
You can't go without an adult.
What's your name?
Julio.
I'll stay a little longer.
Now that I'm here.
I couldn't come sooner, sorry.
Your mom sent me a text
asking me to look after you, but...
I didn't realize...
Anyway.
Here.
I got groceries.
If you want.
I don't know what kids your age eat.
My treat.
I know we're not very close yet.
But your mom...
She always says you're smarter than her.
So, you know?
She says,
"My kid's so smart,
I must've fucked Einstein in the dark!"
"I must've confused Zidane's groin
with Einstein's brain!"
She cracks me up.
So my dad's name was Einstein?
No.
It's just an image.
When's she coming home?
Real soon.
She'd better.
You can't leave me with your kid,
I'm terrible with kids!
Damn it, Marlene, answer me!
Fuck this!
1, 2, 3, sunshine!
You moved!
You moved!
Look at Elli.
- Too much makeup.
- She looks like a cougar.
What's a cougar?
It's a lady, an old lady, who...
does the nasty with young men.
- Why are they called cougars?
- Just because.
- You don't wear makeup to school.
- She's a clown.
- She's weird.
- She's a girl clown in makeup.
Elli... Elli?
Ever slept with anyone?
I don't know.
But... do you know how?
Yes.
I love you.
My Angel Face, it's Mommy.
Don't you dare worry about me.
Everything will be fine.
Mommy loves you, you know.
Loads, loads, loads.
Cross my heart and hope to die!
You're the most important thing
in my heart.
My Angel Face,
you're the only one who understands me.
Do you hear me?
Your mommy loves you so much.
Believe me.
I need a little time.
But it's gonna be alright.
I'm not far.
Everything's fine, Elli.
I promise.
Don't think I don't think about you.
I think about you all the time.
I love you loads, loads, loads!
Let's go over our plans
for our fall play.
This year we're doing tales of the sea.
I gave you some roles last time,
remember?
Settle down please, kids.
Settle down.
Who's gonna be the little mermaid?
Elli will be the little mermaid.
Quiet or you won't be in the play.
That's enough, kids.
Settle down. Stop.
Tag, you're it!
That hurts!
Elli, you lose!
You stink of booze!
Elli, you lose!
You stink of booze!
Jump, Elli. Jump.
Go for it.
Jump.
Let's go, kids! Hurry up!
Finish getting dressed.
Quietly.
Angel Face!
Angel Face!
Sweetie!
Marlene, Marlene!
Angel Face!
Over here, look left! Thank you!
- Marlene, over here!
- Give us a smile!
This is the principal
of your daughter Elli's school.
Your daughter
has been absent for two days
with no word from you.
School is mandatory.
Your daughter must have an excuse.
We've already had this discussion.
Call me back as soon as possible
to explain Elli's absence.
Hello, Elli.
Look who's coming.
Let's have some fun.
- Isn't that Marlene's kid?
- Yeah.
Hey, midget!
I'm talking to you!
Did your mom go missing?
She's long gone, the slut!
Where'd she go?
I did this with her!
Your mom's smokin' hot!
Turn around, fight back.
What's she doing?
Hang on now, no kicking.
- What're you doing?
- Get away.
What you gonna do?
Think you're tough?
We'll meet again, asshole.
Fuck off, asshole.
This is our turf.
You dog.
You ok?
You live here?
Do you know Alberto?
He's your dad.
Wanna come up?
Go home now.
Get going. I'm watching.
Go on.
Get in front, I'll take you back.
No.
I know how to dive too.
Last year I jumped off the high dive.
Where are your parents?
They must be worried.
I don't know who my father is.
It was in the dark.
And my mom's not around anymore.
Got anything to drink?
There's Fanta in the fridge.
And the tap water's fine.
Got something a little stronger?
No.
What's that on your arms?
I don't know.
Each date is a victory.
A day when I won.
These are measurements.
The height of my dives.
The distance between me and the water.
Happy?
And what's this?
That's my heart.
They took it out.
And put it back in?
Yeah.
Now I have to take good care of it.
There, so you won't forget.
I'll take you home now.
No!
I don't want to!
Don't leave me alone!
Don't leave me!
Don't leave me alone!
Don't leave me alone!
I don't want to!
I don't want to!
Don't leave me alone!
When I was little,
I practiced my dives here.
My dad worked at the factory nearby.
At first I'd get dizzy,
then it stopped.
I can't dive anymore.
My heart would explode.
Why won't your dad let you in?
Because I was a brat.
Sometimes people act badly
and regret it later.
But then it's too late.
Let's go.
A man of about fifty...
A drunk, no doubt.
Does it happen a lot?
Dunno. Sometimes.
People jump.
You never know why.
You shouldn't be here.
Move away, please.
You can't stay here.
Please.
I'm not far.
Everything's fine, Elli.
I promise.
Don't think I don't think about you.
I think about you all the time.
I love you loads, loads, loads!
My mother's dead.
Don't tell anyone.
Why not?
They throw away kids who are alone.
What about your dad?
Is this your snack?
Gonna finish it?
Kids...
the costumes are here.
Don't touch, they're fragile.
Just look.
Listen up.
They're very fragile.
Touch with your eyes.
Elias, want the starfish?
Elli, will you come here, please?
Where's the jellyfish?
Starfish?
Girls, which do you want?
That's not your costume, it's Elli's.
Here, for the mermaid.
Fishes...
Starfish?
Girls, which do you want?
Ok, fine.
What about the little crab?
You want that one?
Who'll be our pirates
if you're all starfish?
My mom's prettier than her.
I'd like to talk to your mom.
That's no way to eat ice cream.
Here, let me show you.
Careful!
You got it up my nose.
- We're putting on a play at school.
- Yeah?
I'll be dressed up.
- As what?
- Guess.
I'm no good at guessing.
Seriously, I'm not.
Try, at least.
Smurfette?
I have a blue body and green eyes.
So not Smurfette.
Give me a hint.
- A penguin.
- No.
- Madonna?
- No.
A dancer?
- A belly dancer.
- No.
I don't know, Elli.
I won't tell.
That way you'll be surprised
when you see me.
Ok.
"I live in the ocean.
"My head's in the stars.
I want to see the world above.
"Up above.
The people, houses and gardens.
"I want a beautiful soul.
"I want the joys of the earth
and the sky too."
That's my poem.
I'm saying it in the play.
Bravo.
It's...
very pretty.
Do you mean it for real?
You bet.
Will I get dizzy on stage?
I don't know, Elli.
So, is he your dad?
Are you a cliff diver?
Cliff divers think they're hot stuff.
This guy's full of shit.
- Is he your dad?
- Mr. Shitty Pants.
Yeah, he's my dad.
As if I'd believe you.
Superman.
Get lost.
Elli?
Why do you lie?
Sorry, sorry...
All is well. I'm on a trip. I love you.
All is well. I'm on a trip. I love you.
Mommy.
Angel Face?
Elli!
Elli! Angel Face!
Elli!
Angel Face! Elli!
Mathilda!
Open the door, please.
Open up, goddammit!
I know you're home!
C'mon, open up!
Where's my daughter?
Have you got her?
Give her back to me!
I want my daughter!
Elli!
Give me my daughter!
Let me in!
- Elli?
- She's not here, Marlene.
Come here right now, sweetie!
What have you done?
Come right now!
You're scaring my kid.
Honey,
did you see Elli today?
Is everything alright?
That's not Elli's mom, it's a ghost.
Elli's mom is dead.
Open the door.
It's Marlene, the neighbor.
Please.
I don't know where to look anymore.
I don't know anymore...
When I was away...
I stopped thinking.
I didn't think about anything.
I don't know why I'm telling you this.
Aren't you afraid
of being alone forever?
What are you doing here, Elli?
Tell me.
What do you think you're doing here?
I made dinner.
You shouldn't be here.
I'm not your father.
Do you understand?
I love you
and I want to live with you.
Hey guys, check it out.
Mike Tyson's here. Wanna fight?
Bring it on, I'm ready.
What are you drinking?
Seriously? Is she serious?
- I'm serious.
- Give her some, for a laugh.
Don't drop it, kid.
She can handle it. Respect.
How old are you?
- I'm eleven.
- Really?
Yeah.
You're not eleven, are you?
Yes.
My sister's eight and she's bigger.
I give whisky to my toys
to help them sleep.
She takes it straight, even.
She handles it better than you.
Here.
1...
2...
3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, 10...
You're the one who gave her the bottle.
Run guys, he's gonna kick our asses!
Go on.
Come to Mommy.
My Angel Face...
Hello.
Joliot Curie school?
Yes.
Are you the principal?
So, I'm calling you because....
my daughter is sick.
Right. Elli.
Yes, Elli's my daughter.
Ok.
I can make more if you like.
There's bread, I went shopping.
I'm not hungry.
The school principal
told me the play is tomorrow.
That's so cool.
I don't want you to come.
"I want to see the world up above.
"The people, houses and gardens.
"I want a beautiful soul."
Go on, drink!
Prove it, do it!
Do it for real!
Show us your stuff!
Drink!
You're chicken.
Whatever!
Now we need our little girl of the sea.
Our kind-hearted princess.
Our little mermaid.
Our kind-hearted princess.
Our little mermaid.
Our little mermaid...
Burly Octopus
and Baby Crab to the rescue.
My little fishies, have no fear.
Excuse me, I'm looking for Elli.
She plays the mermaid.
- Have you seen her?
- No.
Thanks.
- Excuse me, know who Elli is?
- Yes.
Have you seen her?
She plays the mermaid.
Don't worry, she can't be far.
Have you seen her?
Hey! Help me.
I live in the ocean.
My head's in the stars.
I want to see the world above.
Up above.
People, houses...
The joys of the earth and the sky too.
The joys of the earth and the sky too.
ANGEL FACE
Subtitles by Sionann O'Neill
Subtitling TITRAFILM
Do you love me?
Yes.
Loads, loads, loads?
Yes, yes, yes.
I'm so nervous.
I can't screw up this time.
What if I don't wake up?
Can you imagine?
I set the alarm.
Will you sing me a song?
To calm my nerves.
You know, the way...
Mommy does for you sometimes.
It doesn't mean a thing
I throw it away
All of that bling
Gold is just clay
Squeeze me forever
You're my best treasure
Worth more...
Worth more than gold
Hey, Marlene.
Stop furrowing your brow.
The wrinkles look ugly in photos.
I've got a little headache.
It's so unfair.
No rain all summer, and today it pours.
It's gonna wreck everything.
Oh, Jean... Jean!
Just think of the sex.
- You nut!
- Hold still.
You know what they say.
- "Wedding in the rain, life of pain."
- Shut up.
- Looks good, right?
- Yeah.
Angel, be a good girl
and get me a drink, please.
It'll give me strength.
Hope it doesn't rain.
The door!
Close it, quick!
Don't worry, Beauty.
You're a total sex bomb.
Don't be jealous.
One day it'll be your turn.
Here comes the bride!
You're beautiful.
As they say,
an empty glass is a sad glass.
Good thing you're here to remind us.
Bottoms up.
You look great.
Where's your kid, Marlene?
Elli!
Angel Face, where are you?
What're you doing?
Hurry up, everyone's waiting.
What's with the lipstick?
You got it all over yourself.
ANGEL FACE
Ladies and gentlemen!
May I have your attention, please.
So, let's see.
I'm super lucky to have met Jean,
a new father for my little Elli,
my very own little angel.
You're my new family now.
This is like a second chance for me.
I mean...
More of a...
fifth chance, let's say.
Anyway, I...
I prepared a song for you.
It's for you, my love.
Tell me...
Is it true you've been cheating on me
for six months
with my best friend? Tell me
I bet you've laughed pretty hard at me
My old man, you're gonna...
My old man, you're gonna pay!
Vengeance is a dish best served cold
And you'll be frozen with fear
You better run for your life
Hurry, before I throttle you!
Which would quite frankly be
an act of mercy!
You regret it, and how!
But it's too late now
You're an asshole, hey!
With a capital A!
Now you're gonna pay!
Mr. Muscle, so proud of his assets...
You better run for your life
Hurry, before I throttle you!
Which would quite frankly be
an act of mercy!
You regret it, and how!
But it's too late now.
You're an asshole
with a capital A
Now you're gonna pay...
Jeannot, Jeannot!
Hello...
So, my turn.
What I've got to say
is less entertaining, but never mind.
So...
you all know
I'm no good at speeches.
So I'll keep it short.
But right now,
the man you see before you,
the very handsome man,
the asshole...
is the happiest man alive.
Truth is, they're exhausted,
they want to go home.
Is that what you want?
Shall we pack it up? No!
Burst the balloons!
Tear up the napkins!
I'm gonna dance with my mama.
Higher now!
Only the bride and groom
are getting into the groove.
You're a bunch of tourists!
Did they find you on the street?
C'mon. Arms in the air, everybody.
To the right!
To the left!
Right, left, right...
Again!
How many spins can you do?
The wedding cake!
Let's find your mom.
Anyone seen Marlene?
Have you seen Marlene?
- Seen Marlene?
- Already lost your wife?
- You haven't?
- No.
Seen Marlene?
You need to sleep, Mommy.
Not now, Elli.
C'mon, leave me alone!
Don't ask, I already said no.
Do your homework.
You must have some.
It's still vacation, Mom.
What time is it?
3 o'clock in the noon.
Did you eat?
Go make yourself something.
You're big now, you know how.
Go on, get going.
Wait, wait...
It's the children police.
Hello, Marlene.
Hello, Elli.
You've grown.
My mom's great
and I'm doing really good.
You did good.
They'll never separate us again.
Go get a treat at the corner store.
Something you like.
Go on.
It's me.
I know you're in there.
Dad.
Dad!
Fuck!
Bimbo!
Can't you see everyone hates your guts?
They're clashing, those two.
Sometimes you gotta get your claws out.
She needs to grow up,
she's still very immature.
She can talk, I don't care.
Get close, rub up against him.
- That's out of line.
- We're here to find love.
Getting a guy hard
is not how you find love.
- I'm not doing that.
- Yes, you are.
That bitch is a loser!
They make me wanna piss!
Elli!
What're you doing?
You weren't gonna jump, were you?
You wouldn't do such a thing?
You wouldn't do that?
Don't listen to them, ok?
You know...
some people are just that way, Angel.
They don't love you, who knows why.
Humanity's fucked up, that's all.
Ok? But I promise you.
I promise everything'll get better, ok?
So... you're not answering.
You must be working.
I wanted to tell you...
I'm through with all my bullshit.
I made a list.
For real. You gotta believe me.
I've changed.
I'm gonna do all I can, I swear...
to prove to you
that you should come back.
And...
I get it now.
This time it's for good.
It's for real.
I need you, Jean.
I love you.
Elli!
We gotta go buy you a swimsuit.
We'll get a yellow one.
Yellow swimsuits are pretty.
We'll get a swim cap too.
They're required now.
It's gorgeous.
You'll be so pretty.
- Can I try again?
- Go ahead.
Declined
There's a problem with the machine.
Your machine has a problem.
My card worked this morning.
Got another way to pay?
Hang on...
It's for my daughter.
For school.
She'll be in third grade.
People are waiting.
Hang on.
Know what?
We'll invite Alice, if Mathilda says ok.
And...
we'll bake a fabulous cake. Ok?
I'll buy this.
8...
9...
10...
11, 12...
13, 14...
15.
Here I come!
Can't give 'em too much.
Just a little.
Otherwise they don't wake up.
If you tell your mom,
I'll tell them you cheated in class.
You said it was Jennifer
when it was you.
Promise not to tell?
I promise.
Hope to die?
What're you doing?
Get dressed, for fuck's sake!
Listen up. We're not gonna
be late the first day of school.
Don't make me ashamed.
What're you waiting for?
Get dressed right this minute!
C'mon, don't be a baby.
C'mon.
Let me go. Get going.
Unemployment Office
If you knew where I was right now,
you'd be so proud of me.
I swear.
C'mon Jean, call me back.
So I can tell you.
31, 32, 33,
34, 35, 36, 37,
38, 39, 40.
Mommy...
At school, we did theater.
And mime, too.
The teacher said I had lots of talent.
And lots of imagination, too.
I can show you if you want.
It's funny...
there are kids in France
who've never seen the sea.
They may not even know it exists.
Mommy,
the carnival's here,
with the rides you like.
We could go, if you want.
Mommy...
Hey Marlene!
Open up.
Is your mom here?
She's not answering her phone.
What's wrong?
Hey, Marlene!
Where are you, Beauty?
What's going on, Marlene?
Angel Face,
since when is she like this?
We're gonna go wild tonight.
It's the Queenie Party.
Stop being moody.
We'll do the carnival tomorrow.
Can't you wait a day?
It's always the same anyway.
Ok, you win.
I'll take you to my party.
Now you're smiling!
I'll do your makeup.
You'll be pretty as a doll.
You're so gorgeous.
Totally gorgeous.
Looking at the glass?
Go ahead, take a sip.
It's Saturday.
Party time!
Hey, that's enough now!
It's just to see La Vie en Rose.
No, no, hands off!
- It's been ages.
- Right?
Nice to see you.
You're as sexy as ever.
- Coming from a hot guy like you!
- You bet.
Hi, Mascot!
You're growing up pretty.
A real little woman now.
Boris, you let the kid in?
Sure, they're family.
Be good, ok?
Didn't I see you at VIP in Paris?
You know VIP?
That's where I met my friend!
- You saw us dance?
- I knew I recognized you.
Ever been to California?
You should try your luck there.
A friend of mine opened a bar.
All the stars go there.
- Like who?
- Only the best.
Britney, Miley...
De Niro.
You don't believe me.
Check it out.
Who's she?
Another round.
Hey, Marlene.
Your kid's emptying glasses.
Bullshit!
Hey, Elli!
Don't you ever do that!
You hear me?
Don't you ever do that!
- No big deal, relax.
- You stupid bitch!
Chill.
Who cares?
We're partying here.
C'mon!
Check out your Angel Face.
She's a good dancer.
Hurry back.
This one's cute, right?
So?
Where are we going now, Mom?
Here.
This'll keep my little Angel warm.
Come.
I paid the driver.
Go on, get in.
Get in!
Don't you make a scene.
You're a big girl now.
Take her to 25 Rue du Jour, please.
At the boardwalk near the harbor.
Mommy
You've reached Marlene's voicemail.
I'm not available right now.
Leave me a message.
You've reached Marlene's voicemail...
You're too little, sorry.
You can't go without an adult.
What's your name?
Julio.
I'll stay a little longer.
Now that I'm here.
I couldn't come sooner, sorry.
Your mom sent me a text
asking me to look after you, but...
I didn't realize...
Anyway.
Here.
I got groceries.
If you want.
I don't know what kids your age eat.
My treat.
I know we're not very close yet.
But your mom...
She always says you're smarter than her.
So, you know?
She says,
"My kid's so smart,
I must've fucked Einstein in the dark!"
"I must've confused Zidane's groin
with Einstein's brain!"
She cracks me up.
So my dad's name was Einstein?
No.
It's just an image.
When's she coming home?
Real soon.
She'd better.
You can't leave me with your kid,
I'm terrible with kids!
Damn it, Marlene, answer me!
Fuck this!
1, 2, 3, sunshine!
You moved!
You moved!
Look at Elli.
- Too much makeup.
- She looks like a cougar.
What's a cougar?
It's a lady, an old lady, who...
does the nasty with young men.
- Why are they called cougars?
- Just because.
- You don't wear makeup to school.
- She's a clown.
- She's weird.
- She's a girl clown in makeup.
Elli... Elli?
Ever slept with anyone?
I don't know.
But... do you know how?
Yes.
I love you.
My Angel Face, it's Mommy.
Don't you dare worry about me.
Everything will be fine.
Mommy loves you, you know.
Loads, loads, loads.
Cross my heart and hope to die!
You're the most important thing
in my heart.
My Angel Face,
you're the only one who understands me.
Do you hear me?
Your mommy loves you so much.
Believe me.
I need a little time.
But it's gonna be alright.
I'm not far.
Everything's fine, Elli.
I promise.
Don't think I don't think about you.
I think about you all the time.
I love you loads, loads, loads!
Let's go over our plans
for our fall play.
This year we're doing tales of the sea.
I gave you some roles last time,
remember?
Settle down please, kids.
Settle down.
Who's gonna be the little mermaid?
Elli will be the little mermaid.
Quiet or you won't be in the play.
That's enough, kids.
Settle down. Stop.
Tag, you're it!
That hurts!
Elli, you lose!
You stink of booze!
Elli, you lose!
You stink of booze!
Jump, Elli. Jump.
Go for it.
Jump.
Let's go, kids! Hurry up!
Finish getting dressed.
Quietly.
Angel Face!
Angel Face!
Sweetie!
Marlene, Marlene!
Angel Face!
Over here, look left! Thank you!
- Marlene, over here!
- Give us a smile!
This is the principal
of your daughter Elli's school.
Your daughter
has been absent for two days
with no word from you.
School is mandatory.
Your daughter must have an excuse.
We've already had this discussion.
Call me back as soon as possible
to explain Elli's absence.
Hello, Elli.
Look who's coming.
Let's have some fun.
- Isn't that Marlene's kid?
- Yeah.
Hey, midget!
I'm talking to you!
Did your mom go missing?
She's long gone, the slut!
Where'd she go?
I did this with her!
Your mom's smokin' hot!
Turn around, fight back.
What's she doing?
Hang on now, no kicking.
- What're you doing?
- Get away.
What you gonna do?
Think you're tough?
We'll meet again, asshole.
Fuck off, asshole.
This is our turf.
You dog.
You ok?
You live here?
Do you know Alberto?
He's your dad.
Wanna come up?
Go home now.
Get going. I'm watching.
Go on.
Get in front, I'll take you back.
No.
I know how to dive too.
Last year I jumped off the high dive.
Where are your parents?
They must be worried.
I don't know who my father is.
It was in the dark.
And my mom's not around anymore.
Got anything to drink?
There's Fanta in the fridge.
And the tap water's fine.
Got something a little stronger?
No.
What's that on your arms?
I don't know.
Each date is a victory.
A day when I won.
These are measurements.
The height of my dives.
The distance between me and the water.
Happy?
And what's this?
That's my heart.
They took it out.
And put it back in?
Yeah.
Now I have to take good care of it.
There, so you won't forget.
I'll take you home now.
No!
I don't want to!
Don't leave me alone!
Don't leave me!
Don't leave me alone!
Don't leave me alone!
I don't want to!
I don't want to!
Don't leave me alone!
When I was little,
I practiced my dives here.
My dad worked at the factory nearby.
At first I'd get dizzy,
then it stopped.
I can't dive anymore.
My heart would explode.
Why won't your dad let you in?
Because I was a brat.
Sometimes people act badly
and regret it later.
But then it's too late.
Let's go.
A man of about fifty...
A drunk, no doubt.
Does it happen a lot?
Dunno. Sometimes.
People jump.
You never know why.
You shouldn't be here.
Move away, please.
You can't stay here.
Please.
I'm not far.
Everything's fine, Elli.
I promise.
Don't think I don't think about you.
I think about you all the time.
I love you loads, loads, loads!
My mother's dead.
Don't tell anyone.
Why not?
They throw away kids who are alone.
What about your dad?
Is this your snack?
Gonna finish it?
Kids...
the costumes are here.
Don't touch, they're fragile.
Just look.
Listen up.
They're very fragile.
Touch with your eyes.
Elias, want the starfish?
Elli, will you come here, please?
Where's the jellyfish?
Starfish?
Girls, which do you want?
That's not your costume, it's Elli's.
Here, for the mermaid.
Fishes...
Starfish?
Girls, which do you want?
Ok, fine.
What about the little crab?
You want that one?
Who'll be our pirates
if you're all starfish?
My mom's prettier than her.
I'd like to talk to your mom.
That's no way to eat ice cream.
Here, let me show you.
Careful!
You got it up my nose.
- We're putting on a play at school.
- Yeah?
I'll be dressed up.
- As what?
- Guess.
I'm no good at guessing.
Seriously, I'm not.
Try, at least.
Smurfette?
I have a blue body and green eyes.
So not Smurfette.
Give me a hint.
- A penguin.
- No.
- Madonna?
- No.
A dancer?
- A belly dancer.
- No.
I don't know, Elli.
I won't tell.
That way you'll be surprised
when you see me.
Ok.
"I live in the ocean.
"My head's in the stars.
I want to see the world above.
"Up above.
The people, houses and gardens.
"I want a beautiful soul.
"I want the joys of the earth
and the sky too."
That's my poem.
I'm saying it in the play.
Bravo.
It's...
very pretty.
Do you mean it for real?
You bet.
Will I get dizzy on stage?
I don't know, Elli.
So, is he your dad?
Are you a cliff diver?
Cliff divers think they're hot stuff.
This guy's full of shit.
- Is he your dad?
- Mr. Shitty Pants.
Yeah, he's my dad.
As if I'd believe you.
Superman.
Get lost.
Elli?
Why do you lie?
Sorry, sorry...
All is well. I'm on a trip. I love you.
All is well. I'm on a trip. I love you.
Mommy.
Angel Face?
Elli!
Elli! Angel Face!
Elli!
Angel Face! Elli!
Mathilda!
Open the door, please.
Open up, goddammit!
I know you're home!
C'mon, open up!
Where's my daughter?
Have you got her?
Give her back to me!
I want my daughter!
Elli!
Give me my daughter!
Let me in!
- Elli?
- She's not here, Marlene.
Come here right now, sweetie!
What have you done?
Come right now!
You're scaring my kid.
Honey,
did you see Elli today?
Is everything alright?
That's not Elli's mom, it's a ghost.
Elli's mom is dead.
Open the door.
It's Marlene, the neighbor.
Please.
I don't know where to look anymore.
I don't know anymore...
When I was away...
I stopped thinking.
I didn't think about anything.
I don't know why I'm telling you this.
Aren't you afraid
of being alone forever?
What are you doing here, Elli?
Tell me.
What do you think you're doing here?
I made dinner.
You shouldn't be here.
I'm not your father.
Do you understand?
I love you
and I want to live with you.
Hey guys, check it out.
Mike Tyson's here. Wanna fight?
Bring it on, I'm ready.
What are you drinking?
Seriously? Is she serious?
- I'm serious.
- Give her some, for a laugh.
Don't drop it, kid.
She can handle it. Respect.
How old are you?
- I'm eleven.
- Really?
Yeah.
You're not eleven, are you?
Yes.
My sister's eight and she's bigger.
I give whisky to my toys
to help them sleep.
She takes it straight, even.
She handles it better than you.
Here.
1...
2...
3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, 9, 10...
You're the one who gave her the bottle.
Run guys, he's gonna kick our asses!
Go on.
Come to Mommy.
My Angel Face...
Hello.
Joliot Curie school?
Yes.
Are you the principal?
So, I'm calling you because....
my daughter is sick.
Right. Elli.
Yes, Elli's my daughter.
Ok.
I can make more if you like.
There's bread, I went shopping.
I'm not hungry.
The school principal
told me the play is tomorrow.
That's so cool.
I don't want you to come.
"I want to see the world up above.
"The people, houses and gardens.
"I want a beautiful soul."
Go on, drink!
Prove it, do it!
Do it for real!
Show us your stuff!
Drink!
You're chicken.
Whatever!
Now we need our little girl of the sea.
Our kind-hearted princess.
Our little mermaid.
Our kind-hearted princess.
Our little mermaid.
Our little mermaid...
Burly Octopus
and Baby Crab to the rescue.
My little fishies, have no fear.
Excuse me, I'm looking for Elli.
She plays the mermaid.
- Have you seen her?
- No.
Thanks.
- Excuse me, know who Elli is?
- Yes.
Have you seen her?
She plays the mermaid.
Don't worry, she can't be far.
Have you seen her?
Hey! Help me.
I live in the ocean.
My head's in the stars.
I want to see the world above.
Up above.
People, houses...
The joys of the earth and the sky too.
The joys of the earth and the sky too.
ANGEL FACE
Subtitles by Sionann O'Neill
Subtitling TITRAFILM