Hamlet & Hutch (2014) - full transcript

A former Broadway star, who is now a great-grandfather suffering from Alzheimer's, relocates to the South to live with his granddaughter Tatum and her 10-year-old daughter, Liv. Along with his great-granddaughter, they put on a small town production of Shakespeare's Classic "Hamlet".

-You like it?

-Oh!

-What's wrong?

-No, no, it's perfect!

I love it.

I am going to be so pretty!

-Yes, you are!

-So?

How do I look?

-Like a woman in love!

-Like a woman in love.

-No.

I mean, should I hold it

down here, which is classic?

Or up here, which is sweet?

-There's a mirror.

-Oh, honey!

The mirror!

Let's go look.

-Excuse me, sweetie.

Could we get in here?

Excuse us.

-When I get married, I'm

not carrying flowers.

I don't think anything should

get in the way of my dress.

Liv, get over here.

You look beautiful!

And who are you today?

-Who, me?

Guess.

-Hmm.

Mariah Carey.

-No.

-Michael Jackson?

-Hm-mm.

-Bono?

-Who?

I'm Audrey Hepburn.

-Of course you are.

Weren't you Miss

Hepburn yesterday?

And the day before that?

And the day before that?

-Yes.

But why be anyone else

when I can be the best?

-Mrs. Deelings.

-Tatum, we really need to

talk about the theater.

-I already talked about

it with Mr. Nelson.

-Now, now, now, now!

I have a plan to make

the theater thrive.

I told you both.

Our theater's going

to rise again!

I just need some time.

-We don't have any

more time, Mr. Nelson.

If the theater doesn't

become profitable,

then I don't know what

we're going to do.

-Profit.

What a novel idea.

-It's a nonprofit theater.

-Nonprofit doesn't

mean no profit.

-Liv, can you excuse

us for a second?

-But why?

I know everything

about the theater.

-Just go.

Mr. Nelson.

I know that you've been

the theater's manager

since my mom died, and that

it's really dear to your heart.

But right now, it's a liability.

-Evelyn designed that theater.

She hand-crafted the curtains.

It's her heart and soul.

-It was her heart and soul.

-She'd have wanted you

to be more involved.

It's been in our community

for over 40 years.

I know it's going to come back.

-When?

You haven't paid rent

in over six months.

-I blame the internet.

People just don't have

time for real art.

-Mr. Nelson, I don't

want to sell the theater.

Figure out a way to

make it profitable.

-And let's do something quickly.

-And take it outside.

-Face the facts.

-Facts are the enemy of truth!

-Victor.

Have a seat.

-It's really a

pleasure to meet you

after all these years, Tatum.

-This is my daughter

lives Liv, this

is Papa Hutch's

friend, Mr. Victor.

-Nice to meet you.

Is Papa Hutch here?

-He's right outside.

-Can I take him to the theater?

-No.

-Please, mom?

Please?

-Just to the theater and back.

But don't....

Just go easy on him.

-But of course.

-She certainly is a bundle

of energy, isn't she?

-Liv is quite the character.

She loves the

theater and acting.

-Well, she comes by it honestly.

I mean, it's in

her genes, right?

I guess sometimes it skips

a generation, though.

This is really some

place you have here.

-Yeah.

I put everything I have into it.

I can't believe you

brought Papa Hutch here

without discussing it.

-I want to shoot

it to you straight.

Hutch needs a caretaker.

He....

New York City is not

safe for him any longer.

-Can't you get him a nurse?

-He has some savings.

He has Social Security.

So that's an option.

But what he really

needs now is family.

-Look, I know you've been his

friend and manager for a really

long time, and I appreciate

you coming down here to see me.

But...

-Don't you owe this

to your mother?

-I barely have time

for the shop and Liv.

-He talks about you

and Liv all the time.

-He barely knows us.

-Then this can be your time

to get acquainted with him.

-Don't you just love this place?

It just smells like

monologues.

I come here after school.

I take classes sometimes.

But most times I just

hang out and read.

Did you ever perform here?

Well, you should.

Mr. Nelson says it

has great acoustics!

My grandma used to

perform here all the time.

But I'm sure you know that.

Look!

Mr. Nelson said that they put

this up the night my grandma

did her 100th performance here.

Did you ever see

her perform here?

-Hutch can help you.

I mean, who takes care of

Liv when you're at the shop?

-When she's not here she's

with my friend Kendall.

-See?

-You just he couldn't

watch himself.

How is he supposed to

watch a 10-year-old?

A 10-year-old that thinks

she's a 1950s film star.

-Hutch is capable of

taking care of himself

and looking after Liv.

He just... he just

gets forgetful.

And that's perfectly

natural for a man his age.

-I don't know.

-Right now, what he need

more than anything is family.

Or I can go look into

assisted living facility.

-I just... I can't believe

that you brought him here

without discussing it with me.

-I don't want to put any

pressure on you, Tatum.

But you're all he has.

-You know, he never

came to visit us.

Not even when I was younger.

-All families have their issues.

Right now, he needs you.

And I need you to tell

me what you want to do.

Papa Hutch, you'll

love the mountains.

And the house.

Won't he just love

the house, mom?

You're gonna love it!

-Come on, Papa Hutch.

I wanna show you around.

You're gonna love it.

-You know... It ain't

no Central Park.

It ain't no Central Park.

-Come on!

Come on!

Hurry up!

This is our living room.

Although we don't do

that much living in here.

Let me show you

my favorite part.

What do you think?

-It's no Central Park.

-Let me show you around.

This is your room.

You like your bed?

My grandpa built it

with his own bare hands.

Didn't he, mom?

-Yep.

Grandpa was quite the handyman.

-My old bed was fine.

-He doesn't like it.

This could be a disaster.

-Look, I know this is going

to take some getting used to.

But whatever you need,

just let me know.

-That mattress is too soft.

I like a firm mattress.

-Liv, let's leave

Papa Hutch to himself.

-But I'm not done

showing him his room.

-I know.

He needs time to adjust.

-She can stay.

-Fine.

Just don't talk too much.

I'm going to go cook something.

-Mom said you used to act.

What movies were you in?

Did you know Audrey Hepburn?

-I wasn't in movies.

I was a real actor.

-Audrey Hepburn

was a real actress.

And she was in lots of movies.

-Real actors perform

on the stage.

-I went to see The

Lion King once.

That was on a stage.

Were you in that?

-I was King Lear for

eight seasons on Broadway.

Theseus for six

And Brutus for 10.

-I don't know any of those.

-Well, every night the audience

tossed dozens of flowers

at my feet.

-Oh!

You have to come to mom's shop.

We have lots of flowers.

I bet we have some you've

never even heard of.

-What do you know about

Shakespeare, anyway?

You've not seen theater until

you've seen Shakespeare.

-I can watch it on the internet.

-You can't see anything on that.

"Rumble thy bellyful!

Spit, fire!

Spout, rain!

Nor rain, wind, thunder,

fire are not my daughters.

I tax not you, you

elements, with unkindness.

I never gave you your kingdom,

or called you children."

-I have no idea

what you just said.

Now, Audrey Hepburn.

-What is your obsession

with Miss Hepburn?

-My mom said my

grandma played her

when they did Breakfast at

Tiffany's at the theater.

But that was before I was born.

So I watched that movie

and more of her movies,

and now I just adore

Audrey Hepburn.

And she can sing and dance.

Not just act.

-Ohhhhh, god.

-"I have to leave you now.

I'm going to that

corner there and turn..."

-"The art of our

necessities is strange

and can make vile

things precious."

-"You must stay in the

car and drive away.

Promise not to watch me

go beyond the corner."

-"I am a man more sinned

against than sinning."

-"Each in its own way

was unforgettable."

-"Our basest beggars are in

the poorest thing superfluous."

-"Rome.

By all means, Rome.

I will cherish my visit here

in memory as long as I live."

-"Man's life is cheap."

-"At midnight, I will

turn into a pumpkin."

-"Allow no nature more

than nature needs."

-"And that will be the

end of the fairy tale!"

-Well, maybe Miss

Hepburn isn't so bad.

She's not Shakespeare.

-No.

I bet she's much, much prettier.

-He's not happy

about being here.

And I can't say I'm

thrilled either.

You should've seen the way

he looked at the cabin,

like it was nothing.

He always thought he

was better than us.

Yes, I know that's just one

side of the story, but still.

Yes, I know she'll be

very happy about... OK.

I'll call you back.

-You have to be careful now.

We have an old

person living with us

and he won't be able to run

if the house catches on fire.

-It's just a little smoke.

-That one's yours.

-Good.

I like the burnt ones.

-Whatever you say.

-Just go set the table.

-Mom?

Is Papa Hutch OK?

He didn't want dinner.

-Yeah, he's fine.

He's just tired.

-Why is he so grumpy?

-Well, he is very

independent and he doesn't

like the fact that

he needs a caretaker.

Transitions are never easy.

-Hmm.

Was Papa Hutch famous?

-In the theater world, yes.

-Don't say anything, but

his acting's kinda weird.

He has this one expression.

"The art!

The beggars!

The city and nature.

Nature is cheap.

Brrrrrrr!"

He looks like he's chewing

a big old piece of lettuce.

-Well, he was very

good at one time.

One of the best.

He taught your

grandma everything

she knew, and she came here

and started the theater

and taught Mr. Nelson,

who teaches you.

So we have to respect that.

No matter how hard it is.

-What'd you say?

-Nothing.

He'll come around.

-I know what will cheer him up.

Papa Hutch can do a

play at the theater.

Maybe he can do King Lear.

-Honey, I think Papa

Hutch is retired.

-"An actor never retires.

He simply dies."

-Did Papa Hutch tell you that?

-Yep.

Right after I asked

him to do the play.

-You asked him to do the play?

Of course you did.

-I sure did.

And guess what Mr. Nelson

will say when I tell him?

"Wunderbar!"

"I was

born a bad man.

Yes, I was born a bad man."

Oh.

Oh!

Whew!

-You're quiet.

-I was thinking.

I want to go by the library and

get some books by Shakespeare.

Can we go today?

I know you're excited about

seeing Papa Hutch perform,

but I wouldn't get my hopes up.

-I didn't say

anything about that.

I just want to read Shakespeare.

- You're up to something.

- I can smell it.

-I don't smell anything.

How come you don't fix

your hair any more?

-What?

-Are you stressed

about the theater?

-No.

Sit back.

-Mason says when

his mom's stressed

she doesn't fix her hair either.

-It's not stress.

I like ponytails.

-Yuck.

Oh!

So are you going to

sell the theater?

-I told you about eavesdropping.

And sit back!

-Okay!

-I don't know about the theater.

I hope not.

I really hope not.

Too stressed

to do my hair.

That's funny.

I like ponytails.

-So Papa Hutch wants donuts.

Chocolate ones.

-Funny, isn't that the same

kind of donut that you like?

-Well, he is my great-grandpa.

-Oh!

Come on, mom!

Let's go over here!

-Liv, come here.

We cannot get a dog.

-I see you found a friend.

He's so cute.

-Do you know anything

about greyhound adoption?

-No, I don't.

-Well, these are retired

racing greyhounds

that are looking for

their forever home.

-We don't have room for a dog.

And who's going to

take care of him?

-Me and Papa Hutch will.

It'll be so much fun.

Please?

-Right, loving on adorable

children like yourself!

They're sharing their love

with people at nursing homes,

children's hospitals, and

especially new families.

Greyhounds make

excellent therapy dogs.

You know, it's interesting.

It's not until after

their retirement

that we really appreciate

how talented they are.

-We can't.

We can't get a dog.

-But...

-We have errands.

We have to run.

-But after, can we come

back to see the dogs?

"Please take me home!

Please!

Woof woof!"

-Not today.

-Tomorrow?

-We can't.

Liv, come on.

-Bye, doggie.

-His name is Hamlet.

-Hamlet!

Bye, Hamlet.

-What happened here?

-You have all of those books,

but they're not in any order.

How do you expect

to find anything?

-Look at this mess!

-Look what I got from

the library today.

Shakespeare has lots of books.

-Plays, darling.

They're called plays.

I have a system.

I had a system.

-I think we should

read this one first.

-Okay.

-And I was thinking we

could also do a play.

You, me, and Mason.

He's my best friend that

lives across the street.

-A Midsummer Night's Dream.

I was the best

Theseus that theater ever saw.

1962.

I can't believe this.

-Just let me do it.

You're doing it wrong.

I'll fix it, like I

fixed everything...

No, don't get up.

You've done enough!

What else did you fix?

-Well, the entire

kitchen was a mess.

Everybody knows that the spices

don't go next to the plates.

They go next to the glasses.

-Where are my... and

my... What did you do?

-I believe you owe

me a big thank you.

-What'd he do?

-I don' know where anything is.

I mean... pots and

pans over here.

My glasses are over here.

And what is this?

What is this?

-That is what you call order.

The plates are by the stove.

The glasses are by the sink.

And the food is somewhere.

-I just need a moment.

-I think it's a smart idea.

-Liv, put the books away.

-Man!

-Papa Hutch, did you see this?

-No, what is it?

-It's got all your stuff in it.

-Yeah?

-Mm-hmm.

-Wow!

Where'd this come from?

-I've never seen it before.

Hey, mom!

Where'd this come from?

-It was Evelyn's.

Victor sent her a playbill

from every play you performed.

She was even subscribed

to the New York Times

just to get your reviews.

-Oh, wow.

I'm old, you know.

I've been in a lot

of plays, but I

didn't think anyone

collected them like this.

-She called it

your bragging book.

Yeah.

Now, I performed in that

show with a sprained arm.

It was the only show my

friend Magnus was in.

He was a terrible actor.

But a wonderful friend.

And they didn't give him a very

good review, but they liked me.

-It would really mean a lot if

you did a play at our theater.

Please?

-I don't know, honey.

Might not be such a

bad idea, I guess.

-Mr. Nelson can direct.

And, um... Kendall.

She sews.

Maybe she can make the costumes.

Please?

-If I get a hug.

OK.

We'll do it.

Hi!

Well, don't sound so excited.

Hi.

Are you going to introduce

me to your grandpa?

-Papa Hutch, this

is Miss Kendall.

My mom's best friend.

-Hi, it's nice to meet you.

-She lives across the street.

Where's Mason?

-Oh, he's at home.

Uh... I made this for you.

It's just a welcome gift.

-For me?

-Yeah.

-Really?

Thank you.

It's beautiful.

-Let's rehearse!

-All right.

I hope I can remember

a line or two.

-Oh, he's so sweet!

-That sweet man

decided to reorganize

my entire kitchen

while I was gone.

-What?

-Yes.

He took every dish, pot, pan,

and spice from these cabinets

and rearranged them.

I don't know where anything is.

What is this?

Yeah, it's funny to you.

Because you don't have

to go on a scavenger

hunt just to fix dinner.

-Oh, well obviously, you

haven't seen my refrigerator.

-He's just been here a few days

and things are already crazy.

Now he's promising Liv that

he'll do a play at the theater

and teach classes.

-That'll be nice.

-Oh, I just don't want

her getting her hopes up.

Victor said he can

barely perform anymore.

-Still be nice.

-Yeah.

And a little scary.

-"Lord, what fools

these mortals be!"

Mama doesn't like me

to say the word fool.

It's not a nice word.

-You're not saying fool.

Puck is.

-Oh, yeah.

I'm playing Puck.

"Lord, what fools

these mortals be!"

What's this play about, again?

-It's about love.

Unrequited love.

-What kind of love?

-Unrequited.

It's when you love somebody

and they don't love you back.

-My mom and dad had that.

They're not together because

he didn't love her any more.

-Don't say that.

-It's true.

I heard her say it.

-Well, shame on him.

Now, some people are so

stubborn that they just

don't appreciate a good thing.

-And who did Puck love?

-No one.

He thinks that

they are all acting

silly, which is why

he says that line.

-Oh!

I get it.

So why doesn't he

just say, "Look here,

you guys are acting crazy!"

So this dust that Puck has.

Is it really magical?

-Anything is magical if you

believe in it strong enough.

Come on, let's keep reading.

-You'll give me acting lessons?

-Yep.

Of course I will.

The key to acting is listening.

Right?

Listening.

You have to listen so that

you know how to respond.

-OK.

So let's start here.

You read a line, and

then I'll read a line.

-I don't... I don't need that.

I know this like

the back of my hand.

"Now, Hippolyta, our

nuptial hour draws on apace.

Four happy days bring

in another moon.

But, oh, methinks, how

slow this old moon wanes!

This old moon wanes.

Long withered."

-No.

It says, "She

lingers my desires."

-I know what it says.

"She lingers my

desires stir up."

-No, that's wrong.

It says...

I know know what it says.

I know this play like

the back of my hand.

"Now, fair Hippolyta, our

nuptial hour draws on apace."

I have a headache.

I can't do this right now.

-I can go get you some medicine.

-I don't need any medicine.

-Are you sure?

I don't

need any medicine!

Now go!

-I don't know how much

longer I can do this.

It's like I'm living

with two children.

-Well, if anyone

can do it, you can.

And Liv had the nerve

to ask me for a dog.

-Mason asked me for one too!

-Why didn't you get him one?

-Because I don't need to.

You get one, and he'll

just come over here.

Plus, women get

asked out on dates,

just from walking their dogs.

-I don't need a date.

-Yes, you do.

Plus, having a dog

around will give

your grandfather

something to do.

Then he won't have time

to rearrange your kitchen.

-That's a good point.

But no.

I barely have time for

myself, much less a dog.

-Papa Hutch is upset.

-What happened?

-We were rehearsing

for our play and he

forgot some of his lines.

Got mad and yelled.

-Two children.

I'll be back.

-So...

-So?

-I was thinking...

-Mm-hmm?

-You can make the costumes

for the Shakespeare play

we're doing at the theater.

-Oh, the costumes, huh?

-Community theater means

the whole community

must get involved.

-Oh, whole community

must get involved, huh?

-Mm-hmm.

-"Mm-hm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm."

Get outta here.

So adorable.

I think we might have a

little star on our hands.

-You OK, Papa Hutch?

Liv said you were upset.

-I was fine in New York.

I'm ready to go home.

-Well, this is your home.

Look, I know we don't

really know each other.

But let's just start over.

You being here is what's

best for everyone.

-You left.

You were only 20 and it

broke your mother's heart.

We invested in your talent.

We sent you to

the best teachers.

And you just left.

You left when you met him.

-I don't know you're

talking about.

-Threw it all away.

Oh, you'd come visit but

you didn't have time for us

any more.

-Papa Hutch.

-What, Evelyn?

-Tatum.

I'm Tatum.

You just need some rest.

-I don't understand.

-What are you doing?

-I'm burning calories.

Ate a piece of peach cobbler

before I got over here.

-The weirdest thing

just happened to me.

I was talking to

Papa Hutch and he

was talking to me

like I was my mother.

He even called me Evelyn.

-Well, you do look like her.

-It was more than that.

He thought I was her.

-Like, you think

something's wrong with him?

-I don't know.

But it was weird.

-I'm sure he'll be okay.

-Yeah.

I hope so.

So I was thinking

about the theater.

-Oh, yeah?

-And I just... I know

that if I have to sell it

everyone's going to be upset.

Mr. Nelson, Liv, the community.

-Yeah.

She was just telling me about

the play she wants to do.

So anything we can do?

-I just shouldn't have taken

the loan out for the shop.

-Would you stop!

Stop beating yourself up.

You wanted a flower shop.

You don't want a theater.

-Yeah, but still.

-Ah!

We could do a fundraiser.

We could do a talent show!

Remember, like we

did in high school?

-High school.

-Remember?

We were Salt-n-Pepa?

Come on!

Let's do it! do it!

Push it good!

-Seriously?

-Oh, never mind.

Sit down, girl.

Well, we can practice.

-I have to figure something out.

-Hi, mom.

Can Mason and I take

Papa Hutch hiking?

-And then there's that.

-Hey Liv, why don't you and Papa

Hutch come over to my house.

Give your mom a break.

It's taco night.

I'll make you some tacos.

See you later.

-Bye.

Have fun.

Hi, Victor.

It's Tatum.

I need to talk about Papa Hutch.

And I need you to be honest.

I just need to know if there's

something wrong with him.

So call me back, OK?

Thanks.

Bye.

-Fantastic!

Broadway veteran

Hutchison Byrne,

starring here in our theater!

This is phenomenal news.

I can't wait to meet him.

-He'll be here any minute.

OK, so you remember

everything we practiced?

-I don't know why you think

it'll work, but I'll do it.

-OK.

He's been acting so weird

for the past few days.

But I really think this

will make him laugh.

It has to.

-I hope you're right.

-Here he comes.

-May I sit down?

-Oh, please.

Take my chair.

-Oh, thank you.

Well.

Your mother said you

wanted to see me.

-"Oh, Romeo, Romeo!

Where are you, dude?

Ignore your father.

Tell him that ain't your name.

And if you won't,

just say I'm your boo.

And I'll no longer

be called a Capulet."

-"You got something else to say?

Or can I talk now?"

-"They just don't

like your name.

What's a Montague anyway?

Why can't your name

be something else?

If I call a rose a tulip, it

would still smell like a rose.

You know what I'm saying?"

-I see you laughing.

-What is it you two are doing?

-Romeo and Juliet.

Hip-hop style!

-You think Shakespeare

would like it?

-I think he'd... I

think he's spinning

in his grave right now.

I think he'd love it.

-Come on, Papa Hutch.

Try it.

-I should try it?

-"You know what I'm saying?"

-"You know what I'm saying?"

-It is such an illustrious

honor to have you here.

Evelyn just raved about you.

I even flew in to

New York to see you

in opening night of King Lear.

-Really?

Yeah.

-What year was that?

-Uh.

19... 8... I can't

believe I forgot.

I may have the program in back.

I was there.

-It's OK, Mr. Nelson.

Papa Hutch, he's

excited about the show.

We just don't know what

play we're going to do.

-Hamlet!

Come here!

-Mom!

You got the dog!

-Yeah.

-I can't believe

you got the dog!

-Yeah, well.

With a name like Hamlet,

how could I resist?

-Did you give him that name?

-No, his previous owners did.

-Oh.

-It's a sign!

We'll do Hamlet.

The stars are aligning!

-What kind of dog is he?

-It's a greyhound.

-Ah.

Very fast.

-Can I walk him sometime?

-Of course, Mason.

What do you think of Hamlet?

-Well, I'm just

glad he's not a cat.

-So, about the play.

When should we start rehearsals?

-We can start tomorrow.

-Tomorrow.

-April 23rd.

Shakespeare's birth

and death date!

That should be our opening.

This is marvelous.

-Have you ever directed

Shakespeare before?

-Oh, yes.

I attended the London

Shakespeare Center.

Some people might say I'm

a Shakespeare aficionado.

-Well, we'll just have

to see about that.

-Mom, can we take

Hamlet outside?

-Sure.

You going, Papa Hutch?

-You going?

-Well, someone has to

watch out for them.

Thank you.

Mush!

-Your grandfather is going to

bring this theater back to life

again.

-Mr. Nelson, I hate

to burst your bubble,

but I don't think that the

play is going to happen.

-Oh, don't be a

sour grapes Sally.

-We should talk.

"To

cast thy nighted color off,

and let thine eye look

like a friend on Denmark."

Well, why are you

looking at me like that?

I played your friend.

I played your uncle

Claudius twice.

I'm haven't played you.

Never liked Hamlet, though.

I think he's weak.

I do.

I think he's weak.

If you decide to strike

revenge, you don't hesitate.

You do it.

You do it.

What's the matter,

did I offend you?

Oh, you look like my

old friend Magnus.

Magnus always had a

certain pep in his step,

especially on his

way to an audition.

He never got the part.

He was a horrible actor.

He was.

A good friend.

A terrible actor.

He never missed one

of my opening nights.

You're just like him.

You'll be at my opening

nights too, won't you, pal?

Sure you will.

It's quite spectacular out here.

It truly is spectacular.

Oh, don't... don't

tell Tatum I told you.

I don't want her thinking I'm

getting used to this place.

You get it?

-He's doing better.

Hasn't had an episode

since last week.

Yeah.

You know Papa Hutch.

He's not going to

go to the doctor.

I hate saying it, but Victor,

I feel like you tricked me.

You never said Alzheimer's.

Yeah.

On a good note, Liv adores him.

I'm getting to know him.

Understanding his

frustration a little better.

Yeah.

I just wish he could

remember my name.

I'll be right with you, ma'am

I have to go, Victor.

Yeah.

OK.

Bye.

-So, sit yourselves.

-What's going on?

-Well, we're eating in one of

those fancy Italian places.

-How was your day, Papa Hutch?

-I had a splendid

day, my beloved.

-I like the way you talk.

You sound like a king.

-I am a king.

-Hamlet eats spaghetti?

Like an old Italian.

-Why don't you go

get us some napkins.

-I'll take one more

meatball, please.

-Thank you for this.

-I enjoyed it.

My pleasure.

-Maybe if you warm

something up, you

can use the microwave

and not the stove.

I'm back.

Where's my meatball?

-I didn't know you wanted one.

-I just told you.

You need to get your

hearing checked.

-I hear like an owl.

-You need to eat quickly.

So we can have

rehearsal tonight.

-Maybe you should take a break.

Papa Hutch is tired.

-But he doesn't know

all of the words yet.

-He can use the book.

-I hear you talking about me.

-He hears like an owl.

-Besides, I don't need the book.

Maybe you can take a rest.

-You know, when your

mama was a little girl,

she'd eat cereal all day long.

In the morning.

Cereal at lunchtime.

Cereal at suppertime.

You couldn't plan anything

except breakfast all day long.

Made Martha so mad.

Truth is, though, I liked

cereal just as much.

Didn't dare cross

your grandmother.

She had a temper

like a steam engine.

Whoosh!

-I don't get it.

-It means don't

cross your elders.

-I'm sure you miss her.

-You know, she only came

to see me two times.

I After you were born.

-I was talking about

Martha, not mom.

Liv, eat.

Eat.

-Well, your father

took her away from me.

-She didn't like New York.

And she hated the pressure.

-Well, how did New

York pressure her?

-Not New York.

You.

-If you're not going to use the

candles, then blow them out.

Ugh.

He should stick to acting.

-I'll be back.

-We only wanted to protect her.

-I'm sure you had

good intentions.

-You know, your mother

had real talent.

She could've been a star.

-She was a star.

Just not in New York.

-Sweetheart, you're not a

star... you're not a star

until you're a star in New York.

We don't always get it right.

As parents, I mean.

-As children either.

But... never too late, right?

-The theater....

The theater is real nice.

-It is.

-We're gonna miss the bus!

Hurry!

-Papa Hutch.

We are going back to the doctor.

I'd appreciate it if you got

out of the car next time.

I'm

healthy as a horse.

-Yes, well, you know

insurance requires an annual.

No.

You'll know I'm sick

when I fall over dead.

-I left numbers on the counter.

I made sandwiches.

Don't cook anything.

I'll be back.

Bye.

The

gate-keeper is leaving.

-Hi, does Dr. Odom

have any openings?

Yes, Hutchison Byrne.

I know.

I'm sorry.

We'll make it this time.

OK.

Sounds good.

Thanks.

Hi, Carol.

It's Tatum.

I know.

I need an appointment .

Yeah.

Just something that

says stress-free.

OK.

I will see you then.

Bye.

-You want some eggs?

You've come to the right house.

OK, Hamlet.

I'm going for a walk.

Well, they think

I can't keep up.

We'll show them.

We'll show them.

Come on.

We're going to go

to Central Park,

and we're going

to run like hell.

Hey!

Wait up!

I'm looking for Central Park.

Can you help me?

-This is Georgia.

Are you OK, sir?

Central Park is in New York.

-I'm fine.

Get outta here.

-Hey, Papa Hutch?

We're home.

Where are you?

-Maybe he's walking Hamlet.

-It smells funny.

Right?

-Yeah.

It does.

-We should light a candle.

-Your mom lets

you light candles?

-No, but whatever this smell

is, Papa Hutch probably did it.

And I don't want mom

to get mad at him.

-I see what you're saying.

-Oh.

I saw matches over here.

That's weird.

They're not there.

Look under the sink.

-I don't see anything.

-Let me check one more spot.

Oh.

That's probably my mom.

Can you put the

eggs away, please?

-Sure.

-Hello?

Oh, hi mom.

It's kind of weird.

Papa Hutch isn't here.

-What do you mean,

he's not there?

Did you check outside?

The door's open.

OK, I need you to get

over to Kendall's.

I'm on my way.

Yeah.

Papa Hutch?

What is that?

Oh, god.

Papa Hutch!

-Hey.

You still do them dog

races up there in Alabama?

Well, good.

You'll never believe

what I see sitting

here right here before my eyes.

That's right.

Yup.

Pure, too.

Alright.

I'll hold him for you.

Yes, I will.

-It's going to be OK, I promise.

-But it's getting dark.

He won't know how to

get back if it's dark.

-Hey!

Hey.

Hamlet will watch out for him.

Don't cry.

The police are going

to look for him too.

We'll find him.

-We are singing for God,

not background for Beyonce.

-Well, the Lord speaks

to me when I sing.

Is He speaking to

any of you in here?

I don't...

-Vicki!

Next time you get

him on line, ask Him

what key you should be in.

-Jenice, you're on solo.

-What?

You... you...

-I'm humbled.

Take notes, Vicki.

-All right.

From the top.

-Bravo!

Bravo!

-Who is that?

-I don't know.

-Encore!

-Somebody should

go say something.

-You are the director.

-Yeah, but you have the most

experience with the elderly.

-Well, what if he's crazy?

-Like you?

-Well, we can't all

just stand here.

Now we look foolish.

-We got your back, girl.

-Shut up.

-You shut up.

-If I'm not back in five

minutes... we got married!

Hi.

What's your name?

-You know, I like your singing.

-Oh?

-I do.

I used to sing.

At a theater right

off 42nd Street.

-Really?

I bet you were a tenor.

-How'd you know that?

-You look like a tenor.

-OK.

My name's Hutch.

What's your name?

-I'm Jenice Holmes.

-Yes, you are.

-Pleasure to meet

you, Mr. Hutch.

-My pleasure, ma'am.

-Thank you so much

for stopping by.

-I told you not to come over.

-Well, you're my friend.

And I can hear it in your voice.

-He's going to be OK.

They're going to find him.

I mean, you hear about

these stories all the time.

-Right.

-So I shouldn't be worried,

because the police are going

to call and he's going to be OK.

-Yes, he is.

-This is all my fault.

I just... I left him here.

It was irresponsible.

I should've known.

Am I a bad mother?

-What?

-I don't do enough for Liv.

I mean, the other

day I overslept

and she had to get

herself ready for school.

And she spends all

that time at the shop.

-Stop it.

Just stop it.

You are a great mom.

This is not about Liv.

-I just feel like

I keep failing.

The divorce?

-Oh, he was a jerk.

-The theater.

-That's not your fault.

-And now Papa Hutch is missing.

-OK, well, that's

kind of your fault.

I'm just joking, honey!

I'm just joking!

-He could have burned

down the house.

-So what, you've had a

couple of rough patches.

So what?

Liv is perfect.

She should be the

least of your worries.

-My nerves are a wreck.

Liv asked me the other day if I

was too stressed to do my hair.

-Yeah, I've been meaning

to talk to you about that.

-I made an appointment.

-Good.

-Maybe I should go out and

drive around a little bit.

I already took the night off.

-Yeah.

Go ahead.

I'll watch Liv.

-You're sure?

Yeah!

Go, go go, go.

-It's good news.

Go answer answer it.

I can feel it.

-Hello?

Yeah?

Really?

OK.

Yeah.

Hold on one second.

It's 2365 Pine Street.

Oakwood Baptist.

Got it.

I'm on my way.

Thank you.

He walked into church.

A lady called the police.

He's OK.

-Of course he is!

So go get him!

-I have to go.

-You do.

-I have to go.

-Get outta here.

-Thank you!

Papa Hutch?

-You missed the show.

-I'm Jenice Holmes.

-Tatum.

Tatum Walsh.

This is my grandfather,

Hutchison Byrne.

I just... I wanted to thank

you for calling the police

and not just putting him out.

-Oh, I would neer. never!

-Well, you never know.

And I would give you money,

but I don't have any cash.

-No, no, no.

No, no, no.

You don't owe me anything.

-OK.

Thank you.

-You're welcome.

I would hope someone would

do the same for my family.

He

has Alzheimer's.

-You don't have to whisper.

It's OK.

He stays with you?

-Um, yeah.

Well, at least for now.

-I manage West Village Center.

It's an assisted living...

-I couldn't.

-I understand.

I understand.

But sometimes you just

don't have a choice.

-You're telling me?

I was at work today and I

came home and he had left,

and my daughter was

there, and the gas was on,

and the door was open, and

just... I'm just rambling.

I'm just glad he's OK.

-Come visit us.

And I'm not saying...

I'm not trying

to push you into doing anything.

But you're lucky.

Next time, you never know.

-Well, you've had a

very eventful day today.

-You remember my friend Kendall?

-Yeah, hi.

Where's Hamlet?

-He's over at Kendall's house.

-Sure he's not up here?

Hamlet?

Hamlet!

-You need me to stay?

-No, I'm good.

-Sure?

-Yeah.

-OK.

Now, look.

You are not a failure.

You are a warrior.

-OK.

-Call me.

-OK.

-Bye, Papa Hutch.

-Bye, darling.

Hamlet!

Come here, boy!

You upstairs?

Hamlet!

Hamlet!

Hamlet!

-I don't want you to get upset.

But we might have to put

Papa Hutch in this place

where he can be safe.

-He's safe with us.

-Liv, you're at school all day.

It's too much for us.

There'll be nurses there that

can help him if he needs it.

-It's not fair!

-We don't have a choice.

You could have burned

down the house.

Gotten run over.

-But he didn't.

You can't just throw him out.

-That's not what I'm doing.

-And we still

haven't found Hamlet.

Papa Hutch says he won't do

the show without his co-star.

-There's not going to be a show.

-What?

-Papa Hutch is

losing his memory.

He can't perform

like he used to.

-You just don't care.

This is the worst day ever.

-Where's Hutch?

He should be here by now.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no!

Don't you say it!

I'm sorry.

I just don't think

this is gonna happen.

-But the article.

The interview.

People are actually

buying tickets!

The show's next week.

We can't do this

without the star!

-I'm here!

-What?

He kept talking about rehearsal.

-Wunderbar!

On with the show.

-Pretty dog.

Want some people food?

Too bad.

You can't have any.

Money dog.

That's what makes

the world go 'round.

Gonna be a great day.

Gonna be a great life.

That's what they say.

Yessir.

-Thanks again for taking

the time to see me.

-No problem.

-This is hard.

-I know, baby.

But you can take as

much time as you need.

-I'm not trying to abandon him.

-I know that.

-It's just... I never know when

he's going to have an episode,

and I have a small child.

It's just scary.

It's really scary.

-Tatum, it's OK.

It's OK.

Just breathe in.

Breathe out.

-My fellow thespians!

Today is the big day.

Is everyone ready?

-We are sold out!

Hutch, you're a star!

Boy, we've never

been so excited!

-Where is Hamlet?

-Uh, he's right here.

-No, no, no.

The dog.

You idiot.

-Nobody told me

anything about a dog.

-It's OK.

Papa Hutch, we'll talk

about in a minute.

-We are all very excited.

We've been wanting to

bring Shakespeare back

to the theater, and what better

way to kick it off than this?

-What have you done with Hamlet?

What did you do?

Take him outside and

hide him someplace?

-I don't want you to get upset,

but he's not at the house.

-You got rid of him.

You got rid of him.

You got rid of him!

-You lost him!

I'm sorry, but you left

him and the door was open

and he got out.

We've been looking

for him ever since.

Well, we can

just add him to the...

-Mr. Nelson!

Please.

Who's Hamlet?

-I can't do the show

without... without Hamlet.

Without my co-star.

What

are we going to do?

-I don't know, Mr. Nelson.

-All the seats are are sold.

And Mr. Byrne is a critical

piece of this puzzle.

-I told you not to put all

of your eggs in one basket.

I knew something like

this would happen.

-But Liv said that he...

-You banked all of this on

the dreams of a 10-year-old.

Find someone else

to play the part.

-We've only got four hours.

-I'm sorry.

Liv, come here.

Liv, I need you to

talk to Papa Hutch

-He's very upset.

We should have told

him the truth...

-Now is not the time.

I need you to convince

him to do the show.

-He won't do the show

without me and Hamlet.

-I told you that

things like this

can happen when you're

dealing with... dealing

with someone older.

Look, we really haven't talked

about Alzheimer's, but maybe we

should.

Papa Hutch is going

through a sickness,

and he's not always

aware of what he's doing.

It's probably just

too much for him.

-I'm still here.

I'm still here.

-Mom, he can still do it.

I know he can.

I'm still here!

I'm still here.

Hamlet.

I can't win this

race without you.

-Hey, look.

-Looks good.

-Well, I thought you needed some

help today, so I hired myself.

I think I need a raise.

Look, we've been getting

orders like crazy today.

Everybody's buying flowers

for the performance.

Isn't that great?

-Am I making a mistake?

-Girl, do you not

see this bouquet?

Hiring me was the best thing

that you've done in years!

-Not you.

It's Papa Hutch.

I mean, am I making a mistake

putting him in a home?

Some days he's fine.

And other days....

He's not doing the performance.

-No?

Why?

I told him about Hamlet,

and he just lost it.

-Aw.

-And Mr. Nelson's freaking out.

His Broadway star is a no-show.

It was a really big deal.

-Yeah, it's a big deal.

Do you remember the

last time we had

a big Broadway star

perform in our town?

No.

Because it never happened.

-You said we'd find him.

-Liv, what you want me to do?

We looked.

You never really believed.

Papa Hutch says if you

believe in something

hard enough it can happen.

You never really

wanted Hamlet anyway.

-Liv, sometimes things don't...

work out like you want them to.

-I know that dog.

-You don't know nothing.

-Yeah, I seen him on a flyer.

-No.

You don't know nothing.

You ain't seen nothing.

-What you doing with

that dog, Rusty?

-If you must know, I

got myself a buyer.

Yup.

Be here in about,

what, 30 minutes?

Pick him up.

-I'm gonna call the police.

Daddy, watch that dog.

-He looks so sad.

-I know.

I've never seen

him work so hard.

I almost went to go find a

dog that looked like him.

Try and pass him off.

I knew we'd never find him.

-So you didn't believe.

-Really?

You too?

You're gonna blame me.

-Look, I believe that

all things are possible.

And I remember when

you used to, too.

-This is different.

-No.

You're different.

Everybody thought you

were crazy when you wanted

to quit your job and

open this flower shop.

I thought you were

crazy when you mortgaged

the theater to open this place.

Everyone doubted that you

can have an online store

with delivery service, but

you worked your butt off,

and you made it happen.

You believed that

there was nothing

you couldn't do if you

wanted it bad enough.

And anybody that

got in your way,

you would give them a piece

a piece of your your mind.

You even told me

off a couple times.

Remember when Mrs.

Hart came in here?

And she was like, "This

place is too large.

You need to start off small."

Tatum?

Well, I still believe in you.

And these flowers are hot.

I think they're cute.

-I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I've been so consumed with life,

I've forgotten how to live.

I know what it's

like to live life.

What it was like to dream,

and to chase your dreams.

Thank you for reminding me.

And I know you're still here.

And as long as you're

here, I'm here with you.

Good and bad.

Every step of the way.

-Thank you.

-I've got to call Jenice.

-OK.

-He's my Papa Hutch.

And he's staying with me.

It'll mean more

time at home, but...

-But that's why you hired me.

-Six missed calls.

That's weird.

Liv!

-Sorry it took me so long

to get over here, but uh,

been busy at the track.

-Yeah, well.

They don't bring me

through Alabama often.

They changed my route.

-Yeah, that happens...

what's this?

Ha!

Yeah, well.

Next time you come on

down, first bet's on me.

He looks to be in good shape.

-Yeah, I didn't get a chance

to look at him too much.

But he looks like a good one.

He's got muscles.

- Ah, I'll take

care of all that.

Hamlet!

Mom, we found him!

Thank you so much

for finding him.

-Hold on, now.

I just bought this dog from him.

-This is our dog.

He ran away.

We came to pick him up.

Hey, wait.

How do you know

the dog is yours?

-Because somebody

called us from here.

Look.

-I'm gonna need to see

some real paperwork.

-The paperwork's at home.

If you would just wait.

-No, no.

We ain't waiting.

We gotta head on

back to Alabama.

-Alabama?

You can't take him with you.

-Why not?

I told you, we just bought him.

-But he's mine!

-Oh.

Well.

My receipt says

different, little one.

-Would you please

stop talking to her?

-OK, well, I'll tell you what.

You give me my money

and you can have him.

For $500.

-What?

-I just paid $500

for this So I ain't

handing him over for free.

-Would you give him back the

money, so we can take our dog?

-Have you ever heard the

phrase, "Finders keepers?"

-Hey!

Hey!

-Hannah!

-Hey!

What's going on here?

-Oh, for god's sakes.

Hannah, go back inside.

This is your fault.

-I'll smack the fault

right off your face.

What's going on?

-He's taking my dog and he wants

us to pay $500 to get him back.

-She claims the dog is hers.

-It is our dog.

If you would just let us go get

the paperwork, we can prove it.

-Yeah, well, when you

get that paperwork,

come on down to Alabama.

'Cause that's where he'll be.

-No!

-All right, all right.

Everybody calm down.

Now you're saying that you

bought this dog from Rusty?

-Uh-huh.

For $500.

-Rusty, give him his money back.

-Hannah, you stay out of this.

This is a square deal.

-Uh-huh.

-"Curse the heart that

had the heart to do it!"

I wish a plague on

both your houses!

-Did your daughter

just put a spell on us?

-Go get in the car.

-But mom...

-Go!

-Ladies and gentlemen, I know

that you are all expecting

a wonderful play this afternoon.

But I'm afraid I

have some bad news.

Mr. Byrne is not going

to be able to perform.

-On a lighter

note, we still have

a spectacular show for you.

Our very own man of wonder.

A magician like no other.

Mr. Voila!

Mr. Voila!

Get out here.

-I told you, Terry, I

didn't want to do this.

-Well, you said you

wanted to be a star.

Now shine!

-Anybody like card tricks?

-Sir, can't you see how

much this means to her?

Just give him the $500.

And don't you have children?

This is going to

break her heart.

-Now, losing $500 breaks

my heart, darlin'.

-What is this?

-It's a bill of sale.

-Mm-hm.

-I'm calling the police.

-Yeah, well, when they

get here we'll be gone.

-Hang on, sweetheart.

-Hannah, get outta here!

I told you to mind

your business.

-Boy, this is my property.

So anything that happens

here is my business.

And y'all are causing

a bit of a ruckus.

-Hey!

I pay my rent.

-And speaking of which...

here's your $500.

Ma'am, you can take your dog.

-What was that?

Was that my rent?

-That was your rent.

You owe me $500.

And you better pay up

by the end of this week,

or the Sheriff's gonna

come knocking at your door.

-Now what'd you do that for?

-That's payback for Paws Newman!

-Paws Newman?

That cat was a

hundred years old!

-I loved that cat!

You're gonna tell me that

cat was just in a tandem bag?

-It died naturally.

-Not naturally.

Boy, your eyes are the

deepest blue I have ever seen.

-And your lips are so...

-Pick a card.

Any card.

-Get off the stage!

-Let's give Mr.

Voila some applause.

Get off.

-I told you I didn't

want to do this, Terry.

-Ron, you could have rehearsed.

-You know I'm a dancer.

-I'm afraid that's

our show for today.

But please, pick up

a flyer on the way

out about our next show.

A wonderful musical

comedy version,

a 1950s version of

Aristophanes' The Birds.

-Wait!

Everyone, stop!

The show must go on.

-Is he here?

-Get off the stage.

-It's wonderful!

-Greetings, everyone,

and welcome to Byrne

Theater Troupe and its

production of Hamlet.

We will be performing Act One.

We wanted to do the whole thing,

but there's too many words.

But you lucky folks

will be blown away

by Broadway's own

Hutchison Byrne.

That's my great-grandpa.

Let's start the show.

I need you to turn off

all your cell phones.

Thanks.

-"So art thou to revenge

when thou shalt hear."

-"What?"

-"I am thy father's

spirit, doomed

for a certain term

to walk the night."

-This is nice.

-Yeah.

The theater's made

him young again.

-Passion will do that to you.

Oh, speaking of... there are

a lot of cute and single guys

out there.

We should go sit down.

"Murder?"

-"Murder most foul,

as in the best it is.

But the most foul,

strange, and unnatural."

-Victor!

I didn't know you

were going to be here.

-I never miss an opening night.

-Well, he's doing really good.

-"And begins to pale

his uneffectual fire."

-I might have to

sell the theater.

-No!

-It's a long story.

-Well, what can I do to help?

-It's just not making money.

I mean, we need more

programs like this.

-Wow, I would sure hate

to see this place close.

-Yeah, you and me both.

-Have you considered

an investor?

-Who?

-Maybe you're talking to him.

-Really?

-Sure.

I'm rich because of

your grandfather.

He's made me a lot of money

over the last several years.

And I owe him big-time.

How many more years do

you think he can go?

-Who knows?

Who cares.

Right now he is

performing in front

of a sold-out audience

on 42nd Street.

And honestly, that's

all that matters.

-He sure is at home out there.

-He certainly is, Victor.

-"Adieu.

Adieu.

Adieu.

Remember me."