Far from Here (2017) - full transcript

A young couple struggles to keep their marriage afloat in a foreign country.

Yeah, so in the end when they get back
there is nothing left for them.

Romeo and Julietta in Teheran. I like it.

Sure.

Really?

You think so?

Oh my God, Teddy, that's...

That's great!

How much?

What... what do you need from me?

Yeah, I can do that...
I can get that to you by tomorrow.

Ok, Teddy



Thank you!

Alright, I'll talk to you soon.

Oh my God!

Baby, he loved it, he got it right away.

He was firing back and forth with me,
it was like...

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

Listen...

You are wonderful.

You're gonna find something great.

I promise, because you are great.

And in the meantime...

I can...

take care of us.



Teddy thinks that he can get an advance
expedited.

We could pay off the honey moon.

Listen, if Jason and Steph get there
before us, we'll never hear the end of it.

Did you wrap the present?

-It's by the door.
-OK.

Stay away from the pool!

Surprise!

I made "mitities".

That's not how you say it.

What? No, it has two t's in it.

Oh, my God.

How do you say it, Sofia?

We usually say...

Mici.

-Mici?
-Yeah. Mici.

I love how you say it.

Toast!

Thank God you married him
because no one else would.

And... may this season
be better than the last.

Did you see that Wilson tore his ACL?

He's out for the year.

He'll be OK.

Ryan has been killing it
at middle linebacker.

This season is gonna be all about
the offence for the Niners.

Can we cheers already?

-Yeah... Cheers...
-Alright.

-Cheers! Come on!
-You're welcome!

Cheers!

Cheers!

Mom, we have a little surprise for you,

fresh out the oven.

What?

-Here you go.
-Here you go.

Open it!

Open it!

Look inside.

"For Mom, love you truly."

I love you so much.

Thank you too, baby!

But I'll have all of you know

that the publisher just approved

an advance for my second book

and none of you, moochers,
are getting a single penny.

-You can't...
-No.

-What about me?
-Yes.

And you.

This calls for another toast.

-Congratulations!
-Cheers!

-Cheers!
-Cheers!

-Cheers!
-Cheers!

Cheers!

We'll make beautiful babies.

Don't you think so?

I think they'll look like your uncle.

Reza has...

a very proud nose.

Oh, really?

Oh, baby...

We should do it.

We should have a kid.

Look, I know you'd be a terrible mom,

but I'd be an amazing dad.

Families are so...

expensive.

-We'll figure it out.
-Give me a kiss.

Give me a kiss.

Hard!

Remember those little Niners jerseys...

My babies...

are never ever gonna play football.

Just so you know.

OK.

Ah, I got it!

We'll have like our own
little cleaning crew, right?

You hate doing chores.

They can mop the floors,

do the dishes, take out the trash.

You wouldn't, baby.

I'd teach them to do it right.

No.

What do you say?

C'mon! What do you say?

C'mon! I'm gonna look like a balloon.

Yeah, my big sexy balloon.

Do you wanna sleep or not?

Not.

Not.

Sweet dreams, my love!

Shut up!

I'll dream about babies.

Babe, you're up?

I'm making breakfast.

Morning.

Good morning.

Baby's got it.

Just sit down, I got it.

-Sure?
-Yeah.

Baby, you've done coffee?

You're so sweet!

Did you put any sugar?

Somebody's cutting back or...

Yea...

Hello?

Good evening.

Yes, I received an email...
That's right, Sofia...

Exactly.

I understand.

I can call back in the morning.
Is that fine?

Alright, okay.

Thank you very much.

Thank you. Goodbye.

-Who was that?
-I just received a job offer?

Really?

That's great, right?

Yeah, but it's like...

Baby...

This is great.

It is?

This is like...

I mean yes and no...

Yes and no, you know?

-Because it's...
-What's wrong?

It's in Romania, baby.

You know?

It's like going for...

one year in Romania.

I thought you wanted to start a family.

I do want.

You know, is just for one year.

And in one year you have enough time
for you to, you know,

write the book, and then,
I'm gonna make enough money for us,

enough money to buy anything we want,

even to start a family.

I really need this.

Are you my heart?

Are you my heart?

Are you?

Yes!

NORTH RAILWAY STATION

Hello!

Grant, hello!

Hey, Teddy, how are you?

Where the hell are you?

I am in the office. What's up?

Publishers just tore me a new asshole,
thanks to you.

Where's the hell is the new draft?

I am sorry, buddy. I don't have it.

Jesus Christ!

You promised me a final manuscript
last month.

I'm still waiting
on a goddamn second draft.

I know.

But I've been swamped here.

Besides, the publisher's notes
are bullshit.

Bullshit? Let me bring this down.

You took the advance.
And now you need to deliver.

Don't think they won't come after you,
buddy.

Teddy, they never do that, alright?

Listen!

I appreciate every...

Where is the goddam grim?

Listen, I bought you two weeks.

I will not leave the office...

until it's done.

Two weeks on this, Grant.
Don't let me down.

Where are we with floors five and six?

Our hands are tied.
An electrical panel caught fire.

We ordered a replacement two weeks ago,

but they're delaying delivery
another week.

It'll be here tomorrow.
Comtech matched Electrichouse.

The elevators are still out of order.

What's going on?

The doors won't close in the A column

and B column has a malfunction error.

We need more overtime.

Adriana.

-Yes.
-What's priority?

Well, the budget.

Electrical has tipped us over.

Submit a change request.

Spend it wisely.

Buckle up.
We're in the home stretch people.

Clear minds, full hearts, can't lose.

Let's do it. Thank you.

Show me the numbers.

Production is trailing 3%.

What about exteriors?

We still have a 2.7% contingency.

Yes, but if the rain doesn't stop

we'll have to reschedule the painters
for the facade.

Let's re-evaluate the initial offers.

Anything else?

Thank you ladies. That'll be all.

Just got the burgers for game day.

Yeah? Very good.

But...

I am not that hungry.

I know, but we still have that salmon
in the fridge, OK?

No. We can't have fish on game day.

I know, but it's gonna go bad, baby.

I'll be right there!

Sweetie?

I gotta go, OK?

Listen! The game's at eight.

I get it.

Hello.

Wait, hold on.

Hold on!

God!

Grant?

Are you there?

Hi, mom!

Hi!

See? Everyone says hi.

Are you guys doing burgers and potatoes?

Of course!

No. We are missing your guac.

Jason and Steph bought some
from the store, but...

just not the same.

That's because
they don't put sour cream in it.

Right.

What are you guys doing for the game?

What is that?

We are doing salmon baguettes.

That sounds delicious.

No, mom, you're missing the point.

You don't mess with traditions.

Honey, you make your own traditions.

Thanks, Oprah.

You look skinny.

Are you eating?

I am fine, mom.

I am your mother,
it's my job to worry about you.

I will be home soon,

and you can fat me up then.

Oh, my God, I forgot to tell you.

Jason and Steph are pregnant again.

Isn't it wonderful?

Can you imagine?

No, he didn't tell me.

He just got the news today.

Want to talk to him?

No, I'll call him after the game.

Well, now let me talk to Sofia.

Yeah, she's at work.

It's Sunday night.

Yea, I know, but the project
has less than a month to go, so...

Send her my love.

I will. Love you, mom.

Love you truly.

All HVAC units have been installed
this week.

Okay. Thanks for today.

Very good. Thank you very much.
Now get some rest.

We have a full week ahead.

Oh, shit.

Damn.

Everything okay?

No, it's fine.

I need those purchase orders
by 10AM tomorrow.

Okay, no problem.

-Have a good night.
-Night.

See you tomorrow.

Hi, honey!

Sorry for being late.

It's fine.

Sorry.

But it's like, you know...

The budgets pushing contingency
and it's like...

It just seems that we don't have
certain departments.

-And then it's all of this and...
-Your dinner's in the fridge.

Baby,

Look, I am sorry.

I know I am late, OK,
but let's not have a fight.

Who's fighting?

You said you're going to be home at eight.

-Yeah, I know...
-That's...

...yours, I guess.

It's so good.

Imagine how good it was at eight.

Why don't we imagine it's eight o'clock?

C'mon.

Who's playing there?

Giants.

Really?

We like them?

We don't like them?

-No.
-He's cute.

Baby?

Are you the perfect husband?

Hey, brother, man.

You look... busy.

Every time I call you, man,
you're folding laundry.

Yeah, you know, there's no goddamn dryers
in this country, so...

Yeah, that's Budapest for you.

-So, what's up?
-Not much.

Past couple of weeks have been tough,
but I am good.

Tell me about it! What's happening?

Just...

School just started back up...

I don't know, man...

I'm having a tough time
trying to reach this kids.

And Jonathan...

Jonathan is teething again.

So he's just not sleeping.

This thing...

you get to go through all this again
in another 2 years.

Is that your way of saying
"Congratulations"?

Ah, man!

I just got him to sleep.

Listen, brother, can I call you back?

Go take care of your little monster.

Be good!

Did you ask Adriana about the table?

I forgot.

But I promise...

I got somebody interesting, so I'm...

There's a fall sale on Expedia.

We can get home in time for Halloween,

to take Jonathan trick or treating.

Baby, sorry, just 30 seconds, sorry.

How's the book going?

It's going...

Hey!

So how are we looking time-wise?

We currently have a 3.5% budget surplus
for HVAC.

Correct. Which should cover
the 2.5% overtime deficit.

Update the budget first thing tomorrow.

Got it, will do.

Okay.

Hold on.

We still have to review the details
for central sewage.

Victor. Florin and I have plans tonight.

Okay.

Can you stay a little longer?

We have a 3.5% budget surplus for HVAC.

Answer it.

No, it's fine.

Sorry.

Everything okay?

Yeah.

Sure?

It's Grant, he's...

he's going through...

a rough patch.

He's missing the States and...

Well, it's normal...

I mean...

How about you?

I miss it too, but...

Okay.

Take tomorrow off.

You need a long weekend.

There's so much to do.
It's out of the question.

No, we'll manage.

You need to spend time with your husband.

-Yes, but there's too much...
-Listen to me.

When things are right at home,
they're right at work.

Trust me.

Okay, thanks.

You're welcome.

Would you give me a massage?

Sure you don't wanna give me a massage?

Let's go to the mountains.

When?

Tomorrow?

What about work?

Which work?

I take a day off.

Really?

Remember that little cottage?

We can have cheese and wine.

No?

Say!

No?

I still...

No? C'mon, baby...what do you say?

Cheers!

Cheers!

Where do you wanna go?

I don't know.

We'll figure it out.

We can go to Brasov.

We go everywhere.

Wherever you wish.

-Done?
-Done. Check it out, baby.

I got the cheese...

Yeah...

And... close your eyes.

Open your mouth.

And I got some grapes.

Are they good?

Not bad.

Not bad?

You know I used to love you?

-You used to?
-Oh, my God! I did.

For real?

It's so peaceful here.

You know what?

It reminds me of Los Angeles.

No?

How?

You have the mountains...

you have the lake, I mean the water,
the ocean.

I don't remember LA being this green.

Will you pour me a little bit more,
please?

-No.
-C'mon, just a little bit.

Some, to here.

-Maybe.
-Please!

That's good.

No, that's good!

You're gonna help me with this.

You know what I miss the most from LA?

I miss the food that you mom
is doing on Thanksgiving.

The marshmallows

and the sweet potatoes.

-Yes.
-Yeah...

I love it, baby! I love that so much!

I miss "In-N-Out".

Yea.

First thing were doing when we go back

we stop to the "In-N-Out" next to LAX,

I am getting a double double.

No onion, animal style fries,

and a neapolitan shake.

And I am not share any of it with you.

I love you, baby.

I love you too.

How you doing?

-It's cold.
-Is it?

OK.

Move!

-Move or you're coming with me.
-No.

Come on!

Baby, no!

-Hello. Hi Victor, it's Sofia.
-Your phone was turned off.

Yeah, sorry, I was... my battery died.

Ana quit. We need you
on the construction site.

-What?
-You are in charge.

No, no I can't...

-I understand.
-How soon can you get here?

Wait a second, wait!

I'll be there in a couple of hours.

There's been another power outage.

You'll need to coordinate
with maintenance.

Alright.

I'll check in later.

Okay, bye.

Baby.

Let's wake up!

Baby, c'mon.

15 minutes more, come on.

-I know. But I have to go to Bucharest.
-Just a little bit.

C'mon!

I am a team-leader, baby.

You couldn't even give me one weekend.

Come on, baby.

I need you to shake things up.
We're not moving anywhere.

Ionut.

Yes, you see how easy that was.

It can't be done. Nothing can be done.

That's always the first reaction.

Can you sign this?

I wanted to talk to you about Herastrau.

I am sorry.

That reminds me.

Florin got me a membership at his new gym.
We're gonna take spin classes together.

Don't complain. That sounds fun.

Thanks.

Okay, have a good one. Bye.

What have you got?

The field coordinator has his team on six
and is re-wiring to spec.

They'll install and secure
the new breaker.

We should be back on track
by tomorrow night.

I'm gonna miss having you around.

Almost forgot. Impromptu work party
Friday night at my place.

Civilians are invited.

Want to get a bite?

Just a minute.

Yes, Dragos.

Dragos we spoke about this already.

Do you want me to explain it
all over again?

Give me a minute.

Listen.

You get Gratiana on the phone,

that's right, from human resources,
then you talk to her

and you tell her there's not enough money
for the fifth floor.

I am sorry,
I am gonna be late at your brother.

She's taking Jonathan to the beach.

How was his birthday?

He looked so cute in his cowboy outfit.

And you guys? You start packing?

I am gonna ship some boxes to you
next week.

This is not a storage unit, you know?

Mom, c'mon, just hold onto them
for a little bit.

We will see,
we might have a garage sale soon.

She does this to me every year.

I go to the grocery store
and when I come back...

she's thrown out half of my stuff.

You have to be nice, darling,
don't push your luck.

Yes, I know.

So what's new?

Well, we turned your room into a gym.

Wait, what?

-Why?
-Look at this gun shows!

That's not how you say it, darling.

Sure it is,

I saw it online.

Your father is a genius in computers.

Yes, I am.

Steve Jobs.

Morning, baby!

Hey.

How was the game, baby?

We got crushed.

You did? I am so sorry.

Baby?

Do you wanna go out for lunch today?

I got a lot of stuff to do.

What about that Thai place that you love?

You mean the only Thai place
in the country?

Hi, mom.

-Guess what?
-What?

I just bought the tickets home.

-We'll be back in time for Halloween.
-That's wonderful!

So you and Sophia can take Jonathan
for trick or treating.

You guys are gonna put up the scarecrow
this year?

No, we are going to be in Costa Rica.

Are you OK?

Everything's fine, mom.

I gotta get some writing done.

-OK, so I'll talk to you soon!
-Alright.

Love you truly!

I'll have a glass of wine.

-Victor?
-Yes.

-Do you have a minute?
-Of course.

I want to thank you for everything.

-Well...
-No, I do. I really appreciate it.

I've enjoyed working with you too.

What are your plans?
I hear you're starting a new project soon.

I'm meeting with the clients tomorrow.

Have you got a team in mind?

-Not as yet.
-Not even a team coordinator?

-No.
-No? Well what about me?

Aren't you going home?

To the States?

I'm just weighing up my options.

I'll have to think about it.

Okay?

Now go put something on.
It's freezing out here.

You think you're so fucking good?

You think you're so fucking good?

I see right through you, alright?

Right? I see right through you.

Grant!

Grant!

Grant!

Cheers!

Grant!

Grant!

Do you know what you just done?

Grant!

Are you fucking serious?

Fuck you!

Morning!

The usual, latte.

Morning.

How are you?

I just amended your purchase order.

Thanks a million.

Of course.

I wanted to call...

I just didn't know.

Have you seen him? Is he in the office?

He's off-site with clients.

Are you going to go talk to him?

Didn't you just say he's off-site?

See you in the office.

Okay.

Sofia.

Teddy, hey, buddy,
I was just about to call you.

OK.

Teddy? Relax, OK? I don't have it.

No, I don't have it.

Teddy, I'll be home by Halloween.

OK? Just hold them off
for a little bit longer.

Can you do that? Can you just hold them...

What... OK.

Look, I am sorry, OK? Just...

Don't do this to me, we'll...

Teddy? Hello?

Hold them off as long as you can, okay?

I can do that, no problem.

However long it takes. Yes, come in.

-Morning!
-I don't want to disturb...

No, we're all done here, OK?

-Okay.
-Play hardball with them. Alright?

-Thank you.
-Of course.

See you.

You want a seat?

Sofia.

The success of this company
depends on us putting the work first.

-I understand.
-Let me finish.

Life here means sacrifice.

Think it through.

Is this what you want?

Yes.

I need you here on this project.

But I need your undivided commitment.

Don't worry about last night, alright?

I'm writing it down. Give me a sec.
I've got a ton of stuff here.

Listen...

Grant!

Where is the table?

I sold it.

Why?

What do you mean why? We're leaving.

Not tomorrow.

Grant!

-How dare you sell my table?
-Your table?

Yeah, it's my table because I bought it
with my own money, you know?

Yeah? Who did you sell it to?

-I don't know.
-OK, what's the number?

I don't think I have it.

Yeah, I don't have it.

Grant, you're a fucking child.

I am a child...

Yes, you are!

At least I am not a liar.

What's that?!

I've said at least I am not a liar.
You said one year and we go home.

-I said that because we have a project.
-Fuck the project.

-Fuck the what?
-You and this goddamn project.

-I wanna go home.
-What are you saying...?

I am home!

Say that again?!

How fucking dare you sell my table?
I wanna know!

Stay here, where the fuck are you going?

Come back!

-Morning.
-Morning.

Thanks for coming.

What are we doing here?

-What are we doing here?
-Yeah.

You see this building?

Look at the state it's in.

Well...

We've been contracted

to supervise the design and development
of a new maternity hospital.

And I was thinking...

Would you like to be my second in command?

Excuse me

Hello.

Hey, brother, man.

There's not much time left.

That is why we're all here together.

We win together or we lose together.
There's no reason to get upset if...

Even with the budget constraints

we've continued to move
in the right direction.

Ana left because
she wasn't able to do her job.

We simply won't let these problems
get the better of us.

Okay?

Let's focus.

When will you be finished?

-A little. A couple of hours.
-A little.

-Good.
-Excuse me a second, sorry...

Okay, let's get to work.

Iena... hello...

Ienachi....God damnit!

Can you call us a cab?

I got us tickets for tonight.
To Los Angeles.

I need your passport, I couldn't find it.

-Why?
-Mom's sick, she's in a hospital.

She had a heart attack.

-Oh, my God, I am sorry, baby.
-I got it.

But I need your passport.

-I got your laptop...
-And you're...

Hello? Yes, hi!

I need a cab...

to the airport
from 34 Ienachita Vacăarescu.

Yes, thank you!

Ok.

I love you!

You look terrible.

Thanks, ma'.

And you got this horrible thing
on your face.

You have a beautiful face.

Why are you hiding it?

Mom,

I am fine.

I think Sofia and I are done.

So, you go home,

you get some sleep,

you take a good shower,

you take care of yourself.

Ma', I am not going anywhere!

Can you do it for me?

And do something with that bird's nest
on your face.

I'd like to talk to my son.

Has Catalin seen these specs?

No, not yet.

They're not making sense.

When is the electrical inspection?

I don't know. I'll check with Adriana
and get back to you.

-That's your responsibility.
-Excuse me.

Sofia.

Are you okay?

Yes, it's just a stomach ache.

You don't look too good.

Take the rest of the day off
and go see the doctor.

No, I'm fine, I can...

No.

Go see the doctor and get some rest.

You can send me a revised budget tonight.

Okay.

The results are negative.
We found no trace of infection.

That's good.

I've just been pushing myself
a little too hard.

My boss sent me here,
otherwise I wouldn't have come.

Of course. All normal symptoms
for early stages of pregnancy.

There must be...

Have a seat.

I propose we run some more blood work.

A beta hCG test. So that we know for sure.

Miss, this things happen...

A beta hCG test...

Cheers.

Cheers!

Let's drink to the game.

You got to visit mom lately?

Yeah, I dropped in at Friday.

She's looking good.

Yeah!

How you holding up?

Me?

I'm good.

Does it feel good to be back?

Yeah!

Are you still gonna go
trick or treating with us?

Are you kidding? Hell, yeah!

Take a look at this.

I saw this!

That's not his Halloween costume, is it?

Of course it is.

You don't think it would be weird

if Jonathan and I are going
in the same costume?

Only if you wear the same size outfit.

-God dammit.
-Completely overthrown.

Zero pocket presence, man!

Your call has been forward it
to an automatic voice message system.

After tone, please record your message.

Hello?

Your call has been forward it
to an automatic voice message system.

After tone, please record your message.

Your call has been forward it
to an automatic voice message...

How are you, baby?

I miss you.

I want you to be there.

But I need you here.

I need you so much.

I miss you, baby.

I want...

I want you to be there with your family,
and take care of your mom.

But I need you here with me.

I need you here with me.

Victor?

This isn't a good time.

I want to talk about the job.

Victor.

I want the job.

You're sure this is what you want?

Yes.

Okay.

Congratulations.

Take the week to rest up.

I'll call you when I have more details.

Hello, I would like an appointment...

Yes, I'll hold.

A gynecology appointment.

Cole. C-O-L-E.

When are you available?

Okay.

Thank you. Yes, goodbye.

Do you have that purchase report ready?

Victor wanted it before lunch.

It's on the table.

Where?

Here.

This is last month's numbers.
It doesn't include overtime.

Is it that hard to find?

-But it's not there.
-Let's look for it.

I'll look for it.

I found it. Here it is.

Do you need anything?

Hello?

I miss you.

Sofia Cole?

Hello.

Hi.

For two?

Just me.

May I take these?

Can you take the flowers away?

I'll be right back.

Hey...

I am gonna be a mom!

Subtitle translation by Maria Ion