Ten-Cent Daisy (2021) - full transcript

[water running]

-[Orchid] Tim Tim.
-[woman] Bo shark.

[Orchid]
We're a part of something

-much bigger than us.
-[crickets & birds chirping]

Those were
my mother's words to me.

She would say, "Orchid,

you come from a long line
of willful African women

dating back
to the slave ships.

The ocean floor
is littered

with the ghosts
of our ancestors

and many still live and thrive
down there in various forms.



We must honor them.

Take care of them.

Protect them.

That's how family works."

-[mythical music playing]
-It is about you too, Zara.

You're the youngest
of the new generation

in this powerful story
that has no end.

[Daisy breathes shakily]

[Violet] Daisy!

-[gasps and breathes shakily]
-[birds chirping]

Daisy!

[waves crashing]

Hey, Daisy!

[playground din]



Daisy!

Daisy!

[underwater ambience]

[muffled] Daisy!

[playground din]

Daisy!

Hey, Daisy!

-[children squeal]
-Daisy!

What the hell, Daisy?

I have been looking
everywhere for you.

Daisy.

[chain rattles]

-[underwater ambience]
-[muffled] Daisy.

Where have you been?

Daisy, did you spend
the night here?

Daisy, come on.

[chain rattles]

Daisy, I need you
to snap out of it.

I need your complete attention.

Or you and I are toast.

Otis is good people.

He's doing this
as a favor to me.

Years ago, we both assisted
this egomaniac.

I couldn't stand it and I quit.

He kept us cool long enough
to go on his own.

Now, he's a big shot.

Change into these.

You smell like mold
for God's sake.

Where's the bottle of Rosemary
I gave you, Daisy?

You are killing me.

Spick and span clean, you hear?

The front door is open.
It's around the corner.

Nobody's home.
Got it? Good.

This is
our one-way ticket home.

Easy money, Daisy.

Every little bit
counts right now.

I'll be right back.

[car engine starts]

[door clicks open]

[door slams shut]

[bottle clinking]

[door creaks open]

[slow guitar music playing]

-[door clicks open]
-[Orchid] Zara.

[car horns honk
in the distance]

You may as well
get your butt up.

♪

[knife tapping]

[Orchid] Hold on.
Let me call you back.

I'm getting another call.

Yes. Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

For heaven's sake, who is it?

Okay.

This is Leonce.

Inspector Leonce.

Do you remember me?

[liquid dripping]

You really don't remember me?

Well, in any case...

I have very good news.

[Orchid]
How did you get my number?

You should be more concerned
with why I'm calling.

You with me?

Well, your mother,
Iris, is getting out.

Special circumstances.

Your lawyers, [laughs]

those tenacious bastards,

they-- they deserve
every penny

you're paying them.

But before you celebrate,

let me, uh,
warn you that, uh...

she's in very bad shape.

Poor thing.

Her condition is grave.

Be a matter of days.

Now, they will release her
to your custody only.

So, now my advice to you,

is to jump
on the next flight home,

just to say a proper goodbye.

It's the right thing to do
under the circumstances.

Wouldn't you agree?

[Orchid] What the hell would
you know about what's right?

-Don't ever call me again.
-[laughs]

[birds and crickets
chirping]

-[yawns]
-[Rodorigo] Hey.

Yeah.

You gotta tell her
before it's too late.

Or else I'm forced to do so.

You got this.

Atta girl.

[chuckles]

You are a very special girl, Z.

All right?
Don't ever forget it.

Tell Kiki not to wait up.
All right?

Take care.

[soft music playing]

[shower running]

[Zara]
Everything okay?

Look at you.

Growing up so fast.

Soon, you'll be taller than me.

[Zara]
I already am taller than you.

You got
your rubber bands in?

Maybe we should
put your hair up today.

I'm gonna be late.

You know how we talked about
visiting the island someday?

-Yeah.
-The time has come.

[soft music playing]

Are you serious?

Yes.

-We're really going?
-We are going home.

When?

As soon
as I can book us a flight.

But first,

I need your help
finding someone.

[bottles clanking]

♪

[camera clicks]

♪

[faint underwater ambience]

[slow guitar music playing]

[phone camera clicks]

Hey, Zara. Don't forget this.

So, now what?

Wait, I guess.

I know how to do that.

She'll never forgive me.

Hey, you are doing
the right thing.

Doesn't feel like it.

And just so you know,
she calls me Lily.

I didn't have the heart
to tell her my name isn't Lily.

[children chatter
in the distance]

[soft music playing]

[tap water running]

[faint underwater ambience]

[sliding door rattles]

[birds chirping]

Hey, good morning.

[soft guitar music playing]

The studio hasn't looked
this good in years.

Thank you.

I'm Otis.

♪

Okay.

Are you waiting for Violet?

I can drop you off,
if you'd like.

I'll grab my keys.

♪

[traffic din]

[birds chirping]

Hey, good morning, Violet.
Who's the girl?

Wouldn't you like to know?

Where did you find her?

Where is she?

I must have scared her away
or something.

Offered her a ride,
went to grab my keys

and she's gone.

-[Violet sighs]
-[car beeps]

-What?
-What'd you do that for?

-I'm sorry. What do you mean?
-Offered her a ride?

Did she ask you for a ride?
I'm pretty sure she didn't.

So why are you
offering her a ride

like some creepy old man?

Just trying to be helpful.

On your freaking bike?
Helpful my ass.

[Otis] [indistinct].

You better not have laid
a finger on her

or they'll be hell to pay.

Don't go anywhere either.

I'm coming right back
for my money.

[engine rumbling]

[phone ringing]

Maggie. Hey, it's me.

I'm sorry for the short notice,
but I'm not coming in today.

Can you handle my patients?

No, I'm fine.

It's more like
a family emergency.

Owe you one. Thanks.

[knocks on door]

[knocks on door]

Holy smokes.
Look at this place.

It's like new again.
Pay up, dude.

-Did you catch up with her?
-No luck.

[Otis] She's not from
around here, is she?

[Violet] Never mind
where she's from, okay?

[car honking
in the distance]

Just gimme my money
so I can go.

[Otis] Oh.

I'd like to meet her.

Usually when a girl
tries to get away from you,

it's code for,
"I don't wanna meet you.

I don't wanna be around you.
You're weird."

I'd still like to meet her.
Can you arrange it?

Not likely, dude.

You're the reason she's run off
in the first place,

complicating
my whole freaking day.

You're short.

That's all the cash
I have on me.

Don't start.

Okay. Take a check.

[Violet scoffs]
Stop messing around, Otis.

I don't have time
for games today.

When was this?

Last month.

Trying to get one
or two worthwhile projects

under my belt before
my sight fails completely.

It's a sketch really to see

if I can generate
enough interest

to go back for the real deal.

-[Violet] Any takers?
-Nah, not yet.

There's no rush.

My ophthalmologist says
I have plenty of time.

Well, I don't.

This is familiar terrain
for you.

A previous life.

[enticing music plays]

Like, why don't you
help me with this?

I could use your eye
on this one.

And you can use
the extra cash, right?

Spot me in advance?

[chuckles]
What do I look like?

No can do.

So, you'd rather
clean my toilets

than clean a few photographs?

If it means
getting my money now.

So, quit wasting time.

♪

Why would you do that?

You can't do that.
That's not right.

You can't steal your shots
without consent.

♪

[Violet sighs]

[Otis]
Pretty please.

And I'll double your money
on top as your commission.

Will you please introduce me?
Please?

Come on.

Only an introduction.

[Otis]
That's all I ask.

No cameras.
No funny business. Deal?

[Otis] Deal.

I will be watching you.

I get it.

No, you don't.

But whatever.

First, we find an ATM.

[children chattering]

[soft music playing]

♪

[school bell rings]

♪

♪

[hurried footsteps]

[tense music plays]

Babe, you can't keep running.

[Orchid]
Don't you even miss me?

I'm tired of this place.

I just wanna go home.

Yes, that's right, Daisy.

I am here to take you home.

Home, home.

Home, home.

-Violet, too.
-[Orchid] And Zara.

-All of us.
-Who's Zara?

Your daughter.

-Zara? That's her name?
-Yes.

-Not Lily?
-No.

Why not?

Do we have
to talk about this now?

Look, babe,
I will explain everything.

Let's just go home.

But, I've been
calling her Lily.

Her name is not Lily.

Why Zara?

Because I wanted her
to be her own person.

Look, this is about Iris.

She's getting out.

-She is?
-Yes, if we come home.

[Daisy sobs]

But we can't go home.

The coast is clear. We can.

Iris needs us,
especially you.

She's not doing good.

It's really bad.
Do you understand?

We have to go home immediately.

-[emotional music playing]
-[Daisy sobs]

[Violet sighs]

[Violet] ATM's inside.
I'll be right back.

[Otis] Wait,
where are you going?

[siren wailing
in the distance]

[thrilling music playing]

♪

[pot clanks]

[paper rustling]

♪

Seen her around?

-How about her?
-[clerk] One hit wonder.

Moved into 203
about three months ago.

You a cop?

Dude, do I look cop, man?

Could be undercover,
I don't know.

Or you could be a customer.

-Can never tell these days.
-Be that as it may,

I am neither a cop
nor a customer.

And she's not a hooker, okay?

[clerk]
No offense.

You go back?

Come on, man.

[clerk] I think they live
together off and on.

I make it my business
to know my tenants.

I
own a motel down the street.

You said one hit wonder.
What hit?

Never hear "Secret Garden?"

-Springsteen?
-[clerk] Oh, that's a classic.

I love that version.
Definitely not that.

No, this one goes
something like, uh,

♪ Take me to your ♪

Stop right there.
Don't do it.

It's tempting,
but I'll look it up later.

[clerk]
Suit yourself, bro.

-[Violet] Got it?
-Machine's down.

[Violet] Bastard.

I swear
that he jams that machine

from back there on purpose.

[Otis]
And why would he do that?

To piss me off.

Well, it's working.
What now?

We find
another freaking machine.

Well, it looks like
she wasn't home

and you took the opportunity
to freshen up.

Grab a few things
for a sleepover.

[Violet]
You're down right psychic.

You smell good.
Wanna grab a bite?

[cellphone vibrates
and clicks]

-[Orchid] Violet?
-How did you get this number?

[Orchid] You can't stay
mad at me forever.

I've got
Daisy here with me.

We need to talk.

Just text me your address.

-[cellphone clicks]
-[growls]

[cellphone vibrates
and clicks]

I said just text me
the bloody address.

-[Orchid] It's about Iris.
-[phone clicks]

Still a bitch.

I could kill her.

[Otis]
Wait, what just happened?

Don't speak to me right now.

This entire day
has gone to hell

and it's all your fault.

Get outta my car.

But doesn't--
What about your money?

-[horn honking]
-Get the hell outta my car.

-[Otis] But what about our deal?
-Get out!

[car engine starts]

[school bell ringing]

[car door clicks]

[dramatic music playing]

[waves crashing]

[Violet] Daisy?

[thrilling music playing]

[crickets chirping]

Oh, [indistinct].

-[crickets chirping]
-[birds chirping]

-What a pleasant surprise.
-Long time no see.

Rumor has it
you went into hiding.

What could you be hiding from?

You shouldn't believe rumors.

There comes a time when a girl
must leave the plantation,

try making it
in the real world on her own.

How is that
working out for you?

She won't cut the chains,
Richard.

She won't let me free.

You're like a daughter to her.

Only I'm not her daughter.

See the problem?
Why won't she leave me alone?

-Is it really that bad?
-Yes, it is.

I wanna be left alone.

[Richard]
Are you keeping out of trouble?

Doing my best.

[Richard]
That is all anyone can do.

I missed you.

I missed you too.

Things are not the same
around here without you.

Business has cooled off.

We don't get the--

the caliber of guests
we're used to.

This place needs
major upgrades.

Been saying that for years.

We don't have that
kind of money sitting around.

Not anymore.

We're grossly
over-leveraged as it is.

We can't even keep up

with the current
interest payment.

And you'd rather
ditch the whole thing

and sail the Atlantic.

You know me well.

Meera is not going to
throw in the towel just yet.

It doesn't sound like Meera.

That would explain
the construction

going up over there.

[Richard]
Small dollars.

Meera is building us
a fish tank.

The gentleman back there
is consulting.

-Who is he?
-Albert Leonce.

He's from your neck
of the woods.

-What kind of fish tank?
-Hm.

An aquarium like no other.

She's importing salt water

directly
from the Caribbean sea.

Tells me it's critical
to the survival

of the new species
of her exotic fish.

You think, you know a person
after 20 years of marriage

and then she comes up
with this cockamamie scheme.

However, when one
finds themselves in a hole...

the first order of business
is to stop digging.

Don't you leave
without saying goodbye.

[birds chirping]

Howdy, partner.

Queen Meera
will see you now.

[coughs]

[Meera] Have I not been kind
to you, dear child?

You seemed so simple
when you first got here.

I treated you like family.

Better, some would say.

But they have
no way of appreciating

how much you and I share.

Our pasts are so...

intricately
and painfully entangled,

they're impossible
to extricate.

They don't see
what I see in you.

That hunger.

The same one I had
as a girl, but...

without your talent.

But, I made due.

I followed my passion.

I didn't let anyone
roll over on me.

[knife clanks]

And I did well for myself.

Providing opportunities
I never had

to people like you.

But sometimes...

things backfire

and have to reassess.

First,
there was the music...

and that went well
for a moment, it did.

And then, it was one thing
after next.

And we all watched
a promising career fade away

before our eyes.

But, I didn't panic

because I believed in you.

And I promised Iris
I would take care of her girls.

Have some of that sorrel.

Made it from scratch.

Meera.

I've had some trouble
trying to fulfill your request.

But, don't worry, I'm on it.

-Then, handle it.
-I will.

And don't get ahead of yourself.

Be very careful
with that creature.

I don't want her harmed.

Take Leonce with you.
He knows what to do.

[man] I don't have time
to babysit.

[scoffs]
Who's babysitting who?

What was next?

Oh, photography.

[chuckles] Who can forget
our own little Diane Arvis.

And that fell apart too

complicated by an affair
too boring to get into.

[ominous music playing]

Ah, ah.

And then you went
all high tech on us.

At this, at that.
More money down the drain.

Mm. Ah, but you got talent.

[laughs and gasps]

♪

I feel a growing sense of loss
with each lie.

Each passing day
she's not here...

the pain is unbearable.

Now more than ever,
I need her here with me.

Do you understand?

Do you think you can hide her
from me forever?

Is that the plan?

Do you think I came here
just to make wine?

Look around.

There's no place you can run.

No place you can hide

that I won't find you.

You'll bring her to me
tonight, as promised...

or I will find her myself...

and I will cut her up.

I will feed her to you.

And when you're done
throwing up,

I will shoot you in your face.

Have I made myself clear?

You and I are finished.

♪

Have you spoken to Orchid?

No. Why?

[Meera] Then you don't know
Iris is getting out.

She is?

[Meera] Before you
pop open the champagne,

you should know
that she's doing badly.

How bad?

[Meera]
She's dying.

Just get outta my sight.

You disgust me.

And I never wanna
see you again,

unless Daisy's beside you.

♪

[gasping]

[sobbing]

[metal clangs]

Are you really a mermaid?

No, I don't know anymore.

[Zara] So...

what about me?

Only if you want to be.

But not in these waters.

[footsteps approaching]

She's pretty tired, sweetie.

Let her get some rest.

Come, have some tea with me.

[dog barking in a distance]

Thank you for today.

I know it wasn't easy.

I didn't know
you could run that fast.

-[Orchid chuckles]
-I'm very impressed.

Well, I can mix it up
with the best of them.

[Orchid chuckles lightly]

So relieved
you caught her though.

We may have
never seen her again.

I know, right?

Now what?

We wait for Violet to get here.

Shoot, I forgot
to text her my address.

-Where's my phone?
-In the bedroom.

-Want me to get it?
-No.

We'll have our tea in there.

She can be pretty funny.
Did you know that?

I have to get to know her
all over again.

The last time
we were all together was...

the day you were born.

11 years ago.

We brought you home
from the hospital that night

and everyone was so tired

and everyone was hungry

and there was no food
in the house,

and Violet
worked nights back then

and so she went off to work
and I went to bed hungry.

with you right beside me,
all squishy and warm.

And Daisy slipped out
the back door

in the middle of the night
and vanished.

Violet and I looked for her
everywhere for months.

It was a very scary time.

We reached out
to the police,

but nothing ever came of it.

We'd waited too long.

We did the very best we could
with very little.

Tensions mounted,

and Violet and I fought
all the time.

We were both miserable.

And one day,
she just packed up her things

and went to live in Napa

with the Wicked Witch
of the West Indies.

Who's that?

I haven't talked about this
with anyone.

[Zara]
You can tell me.

It was just you and me.

Violet leaving
was a welcome change.

5Honestly, it made life not...

easier, but simpler.

I could finally make
decisions for myself again.

Do what I wanted without
having to consult everyone.

You were mine alone to raise.

And feeling needed
by something so precious

felt good.

Real good.

And I was determined
to get it right.

To do right by you

and Daisy and Iris.

Oh, Mama. [sobbing]

I'm so sorry.
I'm so sorry, Mama.

[sobbing]

[Zara]
It's fine. It's okay.

[pensive music playing]

[Orchid]
Tim Tim.

[woman]
Bo shark.

[Orchid]
One morning,

when the whole island
was still in bed

hungover from fish
and rum parties,

Iris was collecting sea shells
when she heard a baby crying.

-[baby crying]
-[waves crashing]

♪

Iris took the baby
to church the next day,

but Pastor John Patrick
was outraged.

The congregation accused her
of bringing a spirit child

to a holy place.

Iris decided
to take care of the baby

until someone claimed it,
but no one did.

So, Iris kept the baby
and named her Daisy.

We would soon discover

just how special Daisy was

and we kept it our secret.

But, the town
would not let us be.

By the time Daisy turned 13

rumors of a siren
who bathes in the sea at night

began to spread.

They said she had
the voice of an angel.

[mythical music playing]

But then, everything
went horribly wrong for Daisy.

One day, when Pastor
John Patrick came calling...

[waves crashing]

[Leonce] Do you think
I could live here?

How should I know, man?

I like my saltwater warm.

I know.

How much longer
is she just gonna sit there?

[Leonce]
Somewhere you gotta be?

Yeah, I've got
more important things to do

than just sit
and stare all night.

She's contemplating
her next move.

What's that?

Money.

I seized her stash
from the motel this afternoon.

She needs to replace it quickly.

That is why she came
running back to the ranch,

-weigh her options.
-It's a vineyard, not a ranch.

[Leonce]
I stand corrected.

What does Meera
even want with her anyway?

Nothing from Violet.

It's always been about Daisy.

What does she want with Daisy?

[Leonce chuckles]

The thing to focus on right now

is that she plays a central role
in Meera's plans to...

remake the ranch--

Uh, sorry, vineyard...

to an exclusive private retreat.

Is my dad cool with that?

Your daddy is cool
with whatever Meera wants.

You know that.

Yeah.

We're all under her spell,
aren't we?

Interesting choice of words.

[sniffling]

[atmospheric music playing]

♪

[cellphone vibrating]

-[phone ringing]
-Hey.

I know I'm the last person
you wanna see right now--

[phone clicks]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[phone vibrating]

See?

Did you say, "see,"
you arrogant little shit?

[Violet]
I deserve that.

I'm sorry about this afternoon.

I'm under a lot of pressure
and it's not your fault.

I was wrong to blame you
and I'm sorry,

but my car died
outside your studio.

That's gotta mean
something, right?

Yeah, it means
you need a new car.

[Violet]
Don't mock me.

I could really use your help.

You're the only person
I can trust right now, please.

Hello, again.

-Are you following me?
-No.

Just happened to be
in the neighborhood.

[tense music playing]

Lost again, are we?

I see you brought
Albert Leonce, is it?

Along for supervision.

We live in dangerous times.

Do share.

You know, I'd love to stay
and chit-chat with you,

but as you well know,
your clock has run out.

Please, lead the way.

Lead the way where?

To the man around the corner.

What man?

Don't make this more difficult
than it has to be, okay?

Ambition is a dangerous thing,
Drew.

Didn't Richard
teach you anything?

[Drew] You see it's Queen Meera
who I'm eager to please.

And there's no telling
what I might do

to earn her respect.

You and I both know
that it's attention you crave,

not respect.

Oh, I think
you have us confused.

You're the one

who needs a captive audience
at all times.

Remember?

[doorbell buzzing]

[grunts]
I'm sorry, Otis.

-They followed me.
-Step back.

-What is going on?
-Step back.

Sorry for the intrusion, Otis.

May I call you Otis?

[whistles]
Look at this place.

Photographer?

-[Otis] Yeah.
-This is a great studio, man.

Yours?

[Otis]
Mine. And you are?

In the wrong line of work,
apparently.

Our visit here
will be short.

You play ball,

we'll be outta here
before you know it.

-Makes sense?
-What do you want?

Straight to the point, man.
I love it.

Daisy.

-Daisy?
-Yeah, flower, fairly common.

Grows everywhere
like a weed, cheap.

Who is Daisy?

[Drew] Who?

[Otis]
Who is Daisy?

[Drew] Wow.

[laughs]

Oh, my.

You have no idea
what I'm talking about,

do you, Otis?

No, I don't.

You see I was just about
to turn this place upside down,

-looking for her.
-Yeah.

That's some
sweaty business, bro.

And you saved me
a whole hell lot of time.

So, thank you.
[claps]

Why then that did she choose
your shoulder to cry on?

Maybe you should ask her.

[pensive music playing]

[chuckles]
It's hopeless.

She's full of secrets, that one.

You know, Otis,
I would be careful around her

if I were you.

She ain't nothing but trouble.

All right. We're outta here.

You two stay cool,
all right?

Here you go.

-[phone chimes]
-Oh, hello!

-What do we have there?
-[Violet grunts]

Uh, uh, uh.

I wouldn't do that.

-[Violet moaning in agony]
-[Drew scoffs]

Hey. Hey.

I don't wanna hurt you.

Okay.

Not yet.

[door slams shut]

-[Violet moans]
-[Otis] Come on.

Gentle.

[Violet sobbing]

I'm so sorry about all of this.

Shush.

Breathe through your mouth
and sit still for a moment.

-Okay?
-Okay.

[breathing heavily]

[soft music playing]

♪

-[slapping]
-Oh, hey.

♪

[Otis]
You're a real piece of work.

Nothing but high drama
since you showed up

-out of the blue.
-They have Orchid's address.

[Otis]
Who's Orchid?

And who is Daisy?

Secret Garden?

One hit wonder?

Are you a girl band?

Who are you?

You know what? Take this.

I don't even wanna know.

[sighs]

[Violet breathing heavily]

Can I use your phone?

[phone buzzing]

[buzzing continues]

-[buzzing stops]
-[both chuckling]

I have to go back home.

-When?
-As soon as possible.

Can I come?

[chuckles lightly]
Are you sure about that?

I'm not sure
about a lot of things.

Being with you
and Z is the only thing

I can honestly say I'm sure of.

I love you.

You're afraid
I'm not gonna come back.

[Rodorigo] No.

Yes.

Well, you have
nothing to be afraid of.

My life is here now...

with you.

[lips smacking]

And thank you
for being there for Zara.

-She told you?
-Yes.

[Rodorigo chuckling]

Hmm.

Hmm?

[Orchid] Marry me.

-You said no.
-I know what I said.

A girl can change her mind,
can't she?

Yes, she can.

And we'll have
a big wedding by the beach

and we'll invite everyone.

Will you take me

to be your lawful
wedded husband?

'Til death do us part.

[chuckles]

I said I want a beach wedding.

[both laughing]

All right.
Duly noted. Duly noted.

[soft music playing]

[Violet]
Orchid is my sister.

My older sister.

We're not a girl group.

My single, "Sweet Garden,"
appeared on the charts

a long time ago
and promptly vanished.

It's a source of amusement

for people
with nothing better to do.

Daisy, who you met this morning,
is my younger sister.

She is in danger.

-What kind of danger?
-[Violet] It's a long story.

Where did you get these?

Their hers, isn't it?

I can't think straight.

I need to clear my mind.

Don't you need
these anymore?

-Do you mind?
-Do you have contacts on?

No. Give it.

You did not have
these on just now.

-Yes, I did.
-No, you did not.

Look, you need to go
wash your hands

is what you need to do.

Smearing blood
all over my glasses.

Come on.

Be right back.

[soft music continues]

[sighs]
Am I dreaming?

[Violet] Did Daisy touch you
in any way this morning?

Touch me?

I don't remember.
I was out the whole time.

[Daisy] Then how did you get
a photo of her?

I thought I died...

and an angel appeared before me,

and it's the only thing
that came to mind

in the moment.

I guess I took a photo.

This is unreal.

[Violet] You don't know
the half of it.

-Try me.
-[Violet] Daisy has a gift.

Call it a curse, if you will.

It caused my family
enough pain after all.

I can't explain it. No one can.

She is different,
like you said.

People thought she was
an evil spirit back home,

not an angel.

They tried to hurt her.

They tried to destroy
my whole family

over something
they did not understand.

What did she do to me?

She must have found you
lying there, like you said.

-And--
-And what?

She has awesome powers?
Is that what you mean?

-What are we talking here?
-Slow down.

All I can tell you is,
she has a generous spirit.

She's guided by instinct.

She feels deeply.

She has a strong appetite
for kindness,

and the capacity to absorb pain.

She can heal, cure you forever.

So, is that why
those men are after her?

Look, their employer,
Meera, is another story.

She is not to be trifled with,

even if she lacks imagination.

So, she wants Daisy
for her gift.

They say seeing is believing.

Do you believe me?

Cute.

I'll need a professional
opinion to get to that.

You cannot speak
a word of this to anyone.

-Don't worry.
-[Violet] No one must know.

Help me help her.

[Otis]
Never a dull moment with you.

Of course. Of course, I'll help.

[soft music playing]

♪

Oh.

-You're good at it.
-[chuckles]

[laughs]
Hey, babe.

I'm so happy you're here.

There's someone
I want you to meet.

My sister, Daisy.

My fiancée, Rodrigo.

A pleasure to meet you, Daisy.

[all laughing]

I've heard so many
wonderful things about you.

Now I see
why Zara is so special.

[muffled knocking on door]

Is someone knocking
at the back door?

I'll get it.

Hold up.

[Orchid]
Oh, he is such a good guy

and best friends with Zara.

He teaches her everything.
You should see them together.

Full of energy.
I can't keep up.

[ominous music starts]

[grunting]

[struggling]

[grunting]

-[Orchid gasps]
-[Drew hushes]

Be calm.
Be cool, okay?

We don't need another hero.

Your pal back there,
he got a little eager.

So, just please, be cool.

Our time here will be short.

You play ball,

we're outta here
before you know it.

Does that make sense?

Good, now get off your knees
and sit down,

you're embarrassing me.

Albert Leonce?

[Drew]
You two know each other?

[Orchid]
He called me this morning.

Former inspector,
Albert Leonce,

kicked off the force.

Wow.

News from Paradise travels far,
doesn't it?

Hello again, or--

Okay, just shut up
for a second, please.

We haven't been
properly introduced, have we?

-What is your name?
-Orchid.

[Drew] That's what
I thought he said.

-You gotta be kidding me.
-No.

[Drew]
You know Violet?

-We're sisters.
-[Drew] Sisters. [laughs]

Your sister.

Oh, it's good.

You know,
you two should really consider

taking this garden show
on the road.

How come she never
mentioned you before?

I-- I don't know.
We don't speak.

Mmm, she packs a grudge,
that one, doesn't she?

Must have talked recently,
though, right?

-This afternoon.
-There we go.

I like you already, Orchid.

You and I are gonna
get along just fine.

You know why?

Because I appreciate honesty.

Thanks for the text.

Is she okay?

Of course, she's okay.
I'm not a thug.

[Orchid]
What do you want with us?

I don't want
anything from you.

I came for Daisy.

Well, well, well.

You must be her.

You must be Daisy.

Hello, gorgeous.

-Come to daddy.
-What do you want with her?

What did I say
about being calm, Orchid?

I don't want anything from her.

I find myself trapped...

in a peculiar mystery of sorts
to which I'm just an errand boy.

Who sent you?

The Oracle.

Queen Meera.

Come on, baby.

It's okay.

I don't bite.

I take it
you know Meera, too?

[Orchid] Yes.

[Drew] It's a small world,
isn't it?

I still maintain that

Iris did not kill
John Patrick.

Daisy is the only one
responsible for such horror.

[Orchid]
Where is your evidence,

-Mr. Inspector?
-[Leonce] Give me time.

[Orchid] You've had
all the time in the world.

[Drew] All right.

Keep the train moving,
girlfriend.

[Leonce]
You're right about that.

But, I will get to the truth.

Some way, somehow.

You know, if I had
a mother like yours...

a genuine treasure...

I would've never let her

waste away in prison
for so long.

Guilty or not.

[laughing]

[Rodorigo breathing heavily]

Don't-- don't move.

[phone buzzing]

Hello?

I've been trying to reach you.
Is Daisy with you?

-Are you okay?
-[Orchid] They took her.

Two men.
Uh, Drew and Leonce.

They said Meera sent them.

Leonce?
Where do we know Leonce from?

Former inspector,
Albert Leonce.

He investigated
Daisy's case.

He believes that Iris
confessed to John's murder

to cover for Daisy.

He spent ten years
trying to prove it.

It drove him mad.

I hired a lawyer
to work on her case.

He's very good.
She's getting out.

-I heard. You did that?
-Yes.

Thank God. Thank you.

Meera must have found out.

Yes, we have to get
Daisy home immediately.

I know where they took her.
Meera won't hurt her.

She needs her.
I'll take care of it.

[Orchid]
I'm coming with you.

I don't think
that's a good idea.

This is my problem
to take care of.

[Orchid]
Violet, enough already.

We are going to
face this together.

Or I'm gonna drive to Napa

and knock on every door
until I find you.

You better come get me then.

-[Orchid] Where are you?
-Hang on.

Please text her
your address.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Easy now. A gun?

-What's that for?
-Protection.

No, we won't need that.

You never know.

[Otis]
No. Give it here.

Look, give it here.
It'll only complicate matters.

No way, dude.

Look, I can't go
if you bring that thing.

I can't--
I won't go without it.

You don't know
who we're dealing with.

-I'm out.
-Fine.

I've got a ride.
I don't need you anyway.

You don't get it.
It's a trap.

[car honking]

[honking continues
and tires screeching]

-[Leonce] Pull over.
-[Drew] Why?

[Leonce]
Pull over.

[Crickets chirping]

[Drew] What?

[Leonce]
Get out of the car.

[Drew]
Yeah, right.

-[Leonce] Step.
-[gun cocking]

This one is mine.

[Drew]
You're a traitor.

-You're a traitor.
-[Leonce] Hang on.

We have a long way

to see how the story ends.

[gravel crunching]

Wait right here.

[water sloshing]

[Meera]
What do you think?

A little taste of home?

I had the water brought in.

It's as close to the real thing
as you can get.

Hello, Daisy.

Do you remember me?

Perhaps not.

It's good to see you again.

We've seen each other
in the past,

but not like this.

Alone.

[Meera] Would you like
to go for a swim?

Iris is very sick.

They want to whisk you away
to the islands

to save her, right?

She sacrificed so much
for all of us.

She is strong,
loving, generous.

She's a fighter.

[chuckles]
And rebellious, too.

Yes.

She is everything
you would want in a mother.

But the truth is...

the painful truth is...

Iris no longer serves
any real purpose in this world.

Not to herself,
not to you,

not to anybody.

And I think it's best
that we just let her slip away

and get her much deserved rest.

I know it sounds cruel,

but if you're patient with me,
I'm sure you'll understand.

How is Zara?

You know Zara?

Of course. She's...

11 years old.

You came back for her
at the right moment.

I wish I'd done
the same for you.

I, too, abandoned
my daughter on day one.

It's nothing to be ashamed of.

It's who we are.

Zara, too, will do the same.

And she'll find a strong,
loving fighter of a mother

to raise her daughter

until she's ready to take over.

You must have noticed
a pattern by now.

I hold myself responsible
for what happened to you.

I fell in love with the land.

I wanted to experience it
and I did.

But, I'm not done.

And I have no regrets...

except
for what happened to you.

I came back too late.

And when I returned,
and I saw what happened...

I couldn't help myself.

I tore into that
so-called man of God.

I fileted him
beyond recognition.

His mother shed tears
until the day she died.

And Iris...

confessed to the murder for me.

She knew I couldn't survive
in their prison.

But what she didn't know
is that they would turn around

and accuse the mystery child.

You, the victim.

But, they had no evidence.

So, I got you out of there.

Just like I did Violet...

and Orchid.

So, you see...

I'm the fairy godmother.

And I'll make it up
to you...

if you let me.

You let Iris
waste away in prison.

Iris is a sufferer.

Do not pity her.

That's what happens here.

Do not pity her.

[ethereal music plays]

[water burbling]

[water splashing]

[water burbling]

The water's invigorating.

Why didn't I think
of this sooner?

Come on, jump in.

[chuckles]

Ignore them. [chuckles]

Don't bother with him.

Come on. Daisy.

Come on, Daisy.

I invited you here
to offer you an opportunity.

One that I never had.

I made my own way,
but you have a choice.

You can go
and be with Iris

and watch her live out her life
in a miserable town by the sea.

Or you can stay here with me.

We'll go places
you've never imagined.

Love, riches,
admiration await you.

I will make sure
you are happy,

respected, feared,
and celebrated every day.

[emotional music plays]

[Violet] Daisy.

[Orchid]
Daisy, wait.

[water burbling]

♪

[water burbling]

[all sobbing]

[serene music playing]

[birds chirping]

[waves crashing]

♪

♪

♪

♪

♪

♪

[music fades]

[tribal music]

[music stops]