Mythomaniac (2019): Season 2, Episode 3 - Episode #2.3 - full transcript
PREVIOUSLY ON MYTHO
Hello!
It's too bad Mom isn't here.
Don't mention her at the table.
Christmas is in three days.
Christmas.
He's moved on, you know, your Patrick.
Try "Elvira Giannini."
Would that be your wife's card?
My ex-wife's.
If you want my advice,
don't call her back.
You ready?
Yeah, let's go.
Where are you going?
None of your business.
You know the aluminum factory?
If you can help us to get them
to renew their contract,
it'll give me ammo to hire you back on.
Thanks for taking care of me.
At least you're here for me.
"Oh, Lorenzo!"
- He's my cousin.
- So?
My mom's back.
When she was young, she had
her first boyfriend's name tattooed.
Same name as you. Funny, huh?
Mother?
It feels strange to say that word.
Your mother wanted
to spend Christmas Eve with us.
Tails, she's invited.
Heads, she's not invited.
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
The High Priestess.
Calm and focused, she's waiting
for the right time to carry out her plans.
The Hermit. An individual
who cuts himself off from the world.
The Tower. Fall and redemption.
The time of reconciliation.
- Okay, don't tire yourself out.
- Hey!
You can't do that.
Excuse me,
but I get the feeling "the Priestess"
sent you here to tell me
this horseshit before Christmas. Right?
Okay. I admit Elvira asked me
to lay the groundwork
so things go well Christmas Eve.
I fucking knew it.
You're acting like kids.
Give me a puff of that at least.
Interesting.
Take it easy.
Listen. I had
no intention of having dinner with Elvira,
but a flip of the coin
decided otherwise, so I agreed.
But don't expect me
to greet her with open arms
and say "Merry Christmas,"
"Happy New Year."
What are you afraid of?
Hm?
Go ahead. Draw a card,
I'll tell you what you're afraid of.
There you go.
What the fuck does that mean?
I knew it. The Erynies.
The Erynies? Who are they?
The benevolent, the furies,
the bats. The entities of remorse.
They pursue the souls
who don't act out of generosity.
The High Priestess and the Hermit
will have to fight them.
But in order to win
they need to be together.
You need to agree to spend Christmas
with Elvira and your family.
When you open the door
to the mother of your children tomorrow,
your heart will be in total harmony
with that gesture.
Uh...
Hold on, those Erynies
of yours are freaking me out.
I bet they're really mean, little things,
with those little pointy teeth that bite.
Exactly.
I don't feel very well.
I'm going to lie on the couch for a bit.
♪ Christmas tree
Oh, Christmas tree ♪
♪ Thy leaves are so unchanging ♪
Isa?
Everything went
exactly as I planned.
He asked to smoke the pipe
and then he fell sleep like a baby.
The Venus Herb works wonders.
It can be a great aphrodisiac.
He's going to welcome you like a queen.
Thanks so much. You're the best.
Go all out. It'll all be fine.
Thank you.
Continue.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
This is for my dad. For my mom.
For Carole and Sam.
Our family makes
our own Christmas presents.
Oh, that's a good idea.
You must be happy
your mom's going to be there.
Yeah, but still. I'm scared
it won't go well between my parents.
Why don't you come over too?
You could be a mediator.
I don't think that's a good idea.
People need me here.
You don't celebrate Christmas.
No, we don't. But...
We do have a little get-together
to celebrate those who are alone,
or are suffering on Christmas Eve.
It's quite joyful.
Someone to see you.
Well, thank you. Thank you very much.
What do we owe you for the books?
Don't worry about it. We'll talk
about it after you've read them.
Could you pour our guests
some water please?
Of course.
She's so sweet.
She your daughter?
No. She's not my daughter.
Our little neighborhood group
does afterschool care.
Virginie is a neighbor, she comes here
to read the books from our youth section.
I've read all the books
about Awakening to Life.
I could explain some stuff if you want.
You're interested in it?
Yeah. A lot.
Kathline says
I'm too young to go to meetings,
but I know what happens there.
I even know how to access the bridge
to complete purification.
Would you go and get my glasses,
Virginie, they're in my office.
Sure.
Would you perhaps like something to eat?
Edouard?
I didn't find them.
You're like a circus monkey.
You just love to show off!
I'm sorry, I thought...
Don't think unless I tell you.
Don't talk about things
you don't know with just anyone.
There are people who want to harm us.
We must be cautious.
Do you think those people want to hurt us?
I can tell when people are suffering,
and need our help. They don't need it.
Why did they come here?
That's what we need to find out.
Keep your mouth shut, all right?
You heard?
They thought you were my daughter.
How did you do it?
Guy's been ignoring us three weeks.
- I made some changes to the contract.
- Like what?
I added a clause
giving them two extra years
before they have
to update safety standards.
You think head office will go for it?
- It's that or the agency closes.
- Here we are.
Thanks.
Okay. Was that Brunet's idea?
Maxence? Yes. He helped.
Pardon me? You're calling him Maxence?
Not "Asshole Brunet"?
Oh, Christ.
I don't trust that guy at all,
I'm telling you.
You know he's quite charming.
Eh, Charles Manson was also charming.
All bad guys are, that's how they get you.
Elvira, wake up. That guy's...
the Devil.
Yes, yes.
There's an envelope for you in the bag.
Between the diapers.
There's a bit more. Christmas bonus.
Thanks.
What does he want?
How did you know I was here?
You followed me?
Yes.
I wanted to see you.
Want to see a movie?
Look, I don't have much time, you know.
Come on.
Hello, Patrick.
Am I disturbing you?
Uh, you weren't answering
my texts, I got worried.
Is there something in my hair?
It's... silky.
You've always had
naturally beautiful hair.
Not really.
Yes.
Your skin is magnificent.
The bedroom? Are you sure?
It's my bedroom.
It's nice, seeing a movie,
just us two, huh?
Yes.
What's it about?
I don't know.
I just liked the title.
Want some?
No, thanks.
You said we're cousins on your uncle's
side. He says it's on your mother's.
Okay, listen.
My mother had four children, hm? Me,
from her first marriage. But then
my father died in the war. So my mother...
Hold on. You're confusing me.
So what, are we actual cousins?
Or distant cousins?
In the village, we're all cousins.
We even marry our cousins.
Uh...
Okay.
Oh. You're not in love with him, are you?
No! Are you nuts?
You know, everyone's coming
for Christmas tomorrow night.
Is Karina coming with you?
Oh, Karina? Has to stay
with her mother who's sick.
Then she'll come back here,
as soon as she can.
That's great.
I really like her.
Me too, I do.
I don't know what got into me.
It was like I was in a trance.
I never should have slept with her.
In my house.
It's all Isa's fault.
She's really weird, that one.
With her charms and her cards.
She freaks me out.
Yeah, I know all that.
But that's why I love her.
Weren't you ever afraid she'd put
weird shit under your pillow?
Oh, yeah. One day, I found seven
apple seeds in one of my socks.
There, see? She's putting a spell on you.
No. It was just to stop me being clingy.
Not cool.
Pass me the tape, please.
Hey, um...
You know...
When Isa told me
she didn't admire me at all,
at first, I was really upset.
But then after it made me think.
Yeah? Give it to me.
I thought to myself...
I need to find something
to impress her. So she'd say:
"Wow, that guy is awesome!"
So I thought up something.
Cut.
Yeah, what'd you think up?
Well...
I'm gonna start a business.
A vegetarian hot dog,
home delivery service.
That's great.
Wait a second. I don't get it.
What goes into vegetarian hot dogs?
Tofu sausages, actually.
Sausages made of what?
Of tofu.
Tofu? Does it taste good?
Oh, no, it tastes like shit.
It's also really good for your health.
Instead of clogging your arteries,
it helps them breathe.
Can I just say something?
No offense, I mean, we're close.
Of course. I wanted to get your opinion.
Yeah... If you're doing something
to impress a girl...
Uh...
I'm not sure tofu sausages are gonna make
her go, "Wow, he's the love of my life!"
Just a heads up.
Okay, let's take a break. I think I've got
a bottle of vodka hidden somewhere.
♪ Well, I saw you out ♪
♪ Looking for a spark ♪
♪ You found hope and internal light ♪
- Beautiful film, huh?
- Yeah.
Do you want to see another one?
I'd love to, but I've
got things I need to do.
Like buying me a Christmas present, maybe?
I'm invited too,
for Christmas over at your house.
Really?
I'm part of the family now.
You don't look pleased about that.
Are you going?
Well... I haven't decided
what I'm going to do yet.
- Mm.
- My fiancée's waiting for me in Italy.
I'll have to introduce you
if I get married someday.
Come on.
You choose the next film.
I'll go get us some candies.
So?
So delicious.
He won't be able to resist you.
- He coming tonight?
- I don't know.
Did he answer you?
No.
Maybe he went back to Italy.
Shut the fuck up.
He's supposed to come for Christmas.
I need to get him a gift.
You're his gift.
Can I crash here tomorrow night?
My dad's taking
his girlfriend to the Maldives.
Of course you can.
- Shit, your dad's leaving at Christmas?
- Mm.
Asshole.
This one's gorgeous.
You think?
Oh, yeah. Totally.
So pretty.
Haven't you heard of knocking?
Those presents?
Yeah.
You've done T-shirts before, haven't you?
But not in this color.
I did one for Nonno and Lorenzo too.
Did you make one for Mom?
Of course.
You think Mom and Dad
will get back together?
No. It's over if you ask me.
You don't care, do you?
It's their business.
Do you care
that Renan and Louise are dating?
What are you talking about?
Everyone knows. They're not hiding it.
Virginie, she's his ex.
They're close, but not together.
Don't believe me?
I saw them with my own eyes.
Check out her profile if you don't
believe me. She always posting pictures.
Go on, you're bugging me. Get out.
Oh, wow...
Are you spying on us?
It's kind of pathetic.
I'm not. I...
I wanted to surprise you.
No, you were spying on me.
You're stalking me
and it's freaking me out.
Louise know you're sleeping with me?
We slept together one time.
We're not married, as far as I know.
What's wrong with you, Sam?
Looks like he's jealous.
Does that bother you?
No.
As long as it's not with other girls.
It might actually turn me on.
Why did you lie to me?
I never lied to you. You told yourself
what you wanted to hear.
That's all. So, uh...
I feel sorry for you.
I think Sam might have a lying problem.
Lorenzo, it's Carole.
Can you just call to tell me
that you're okay?
I'm going to a squat
to party with friends. Come.
I'll send the address
to you, just in case.
Isn't doing a séance kind of weird?
It's Kevin's idea.
Hi, guys.
How are you?
Hi. You good?
- Hey.
- Hi.
It was beautiful, right?
In this moment...
Yes.
I really liked the films.
I...
I liked being with you.
Oh.
Check this out.
Italian style.
The French drive like losers, you know.
- Be careful.
- Yeah.
- Oh!
- Ah!
What do you want to do?
Uh, I don't know.
Want to play a game?
We ask each other questions.
What kind of questions?
Well, something like...
What's my favorite color?
What's your favorite color?
That's too easy.
Okay, ask me a question, then.
Really?
Yes.
I start?
Why did you abandon me?
Next question.
Did you ever think about me?
I don't know, on Christmas Eve?
Did you ever say to yourself,
"I wonder what he's doing?
Is he sad? Or miserable?"
- Mm?
- No.
I don't believe you!
Say something!
I don't believe you.
It was painful thinking of you.
I erased you.
No! Stop.
You did not erase me.
You did not erase me!
Why did you leave me?
Tell me.
Why did you abandon me?
All right.
It begins...
It was during the summer,
I was 15 years old.
My dad had sent me away to his mother's.
In Italy.
We're going to hang out with some friends.
While my parents were going
on a long trip.
In fact, they had stayed in Nice.
My mother was sick.
Breast cancer.
My parents hadn't told me anything.
I didn't know what I was doing.
I used to hang out with a group.
Young people a lot older than me,
borderline delinquents.
They had found an empty villa
that they occupied.
In the group...
there was a guy.
Filippo.
Are you French?
Yes. But my dad is Italian.
From where?
Nice.
Really...
He was...
the most beautiful boy
I had ever seen on earth.
You want a beer?
Okay.
You can't imagine...
how beautiful he was.
To die for.
I fell madly in love with him.
Continue.
♪ Stay for another day ♪
♪ 'Cause you make me feel ♪
♪ Down in the cruelest way ♪
♪ Like it ain't real ♪
♪ Oh, it's cool
My mom won't call ♪
♪ Babe, it's cruel your dad won't phone ♪
♪ I don't wanna be blue again ♪
♪ Again ♪
Filippo was my first love.
My first lover.
My mother died two days later.
And my dad didn't tell me anything.
I found out weeks...
later.
I also discovered much later
that I was pregnant.
It was too late to have an abortion.
My father...
you didn't tell him anything.
You didn't try to see him again?
Yes, but...
He had an accident.
- What kind?
- I don't know.
He died young.
That's all I know.
When Nonno found out what happened,
he forbade me from seeing that gang again.
And me?
What happened to me?
You?
I was too young to take care of you.
We kept your birth a secret
and my grandmother gave you
a foster family in Italy.
Why did you change your name?
I didn't want anyone to find me.
What was
my father's family name?
Mezzanotte.
Filippo Mezzanotte.
Why do I get the feeling
you're lying to me?
No.
Get out.
Get out!
Let's finish it tomorrow. I'm tired.
What do you wanna do with these?
Garbage.
It's such a waste.
Garbage. Garbage, and garbage.
Garbage. Elvira, too.
Throw it in the garbage. All of it.
Come on, why are you
being so hard on Elvira?
I don't get it.
Think about it. I mean,
put yourself in her shoes.
- Everything she's been through.
- What?
What about me? Does anyone care about me?
Oh, come on. For months,
everybody's been caring about you.
- What?
- That's right. The kids, me, Nonno.
Sandrine. Even Isa.
Yes, we've all paid attention to you.
Yeah, well, excuse me!
Excuse me for having my life
destroyed, totally fucking ruined!
- You had a really great life.
- Yeah.
Great children, an awesome wife.
I think you've forgotten all of that.
Because you weren't exactly
Mr. Perfect, huh?
Fuck me!
Now you're just being an asshole.
Fuck!
You're the most selfish person
I've met in my entire life!
You and your tofu can go fuck yourself!
Evil spirit,
who has broken free of its chains.
Thank you.
Damned soul who has escaped its dwelling.
And who wants to torment
our group at this hour.
Give way to the summoned spirits.
Let them give us a sign.
And you, desired spirit,
give us proof of your presence.
Spirit, are you there?
Well, this is going really great.
Will you shut up?
And you, celestial being,
let us finally address
the gratitude you deserve.
You found us.
I'm out of here.
I'll go with you.
Come, I wanna show you something.
There was a murder here
a couple months ago.
A woman killed her husband.
She was an old lady.
Dressed in a pink robe.
No one's been in here since then.
Except us.
Why didn't you answer my texts?
You're seeing someone?
No.
No.
Stop.
I know you want to.
Leave me alone.
You hear me?
♪ Here comes the time ♪
Today, it's finally Christmas Eve!
Everybody's happy,
hearts are filled with joy!
Only a couple of hours
before the big night!
There's also only a couple of hours left
to match up our special offer!
I can't stand the thought
of seeing her face again.
I'm scared I'll have a panic attack.
Then don't go.
If I don't go, Virginie will be mad at me.
Cancel.
- Cancel Christmas?
- Do you have gluten-free crackers?
Yeah, they're in the organic aisle.
Ever say "thank you," asshole?
I've got two tickets for a play tonight.
Feel like a boys' night out?
No, I can't.
Fuck, I feel like I should go.
But if I do, I don't know
how I'll can handle it.
I told the girl
that does the demonstrations about you.
Ask her to come tonight.
You've got to show Elvira
her seat's been taken.
I tried that already.
I slept with a friend.
Big mistake.
Truth is I'm not ready to see other woman.
It's weird. It's like I can't move on.
I'm stuck in Elvira mode.
There are no more
gluten-free crackers.
Just eat regular crackers, dumbass,
and stop pissing everyone off!
You've got to overcome this.
You need to get past it!
Yeah, but...
I can't stop thinking about her.
That's totally idiotic!
You need to move on!
You think she's waiting for you?
What's the matter with you?
You're right. You're right.
Thanks.
Thanks for being honest with me,
even though it was harsh.
Thank you, pal.
Hey, do you have anything that's expired,
cookies, tiramisu, anything Christmassy?
No, they got rid of it before the holiday.
All right. Merry Christmas.
Come in.
I can't manage.
I can't do it.
I haven't been able to tell my family
that Karina had left me
and there wouldn't be a Christmas dinner.
What should I do?
I wasn't able to tell my daughter
that her mother died.
I couldn't tell my grandchildren that
their cousin was their brother and so...
I can't do it. I'm incapable...
It gets stuck right here.
Everything I have to say. Right here.
It's my fault. My fault.
I've been a terrible example
for my family.
You're giving yourself a lot of credit.
In what sense?
Think about it for next week.
Now you're pissing me off.
You see, you are useless.
On the contrary,
you've made a lot of progress.
It was Karina's idea to see
a therapist. So I start seeing one.
But Karina left me anyway.
This has been for nothing.
Okay. I'll see you next Wednesday.
You can tell me how Christmas dinner went.
Why are you so interested
in the lives of others?
Well, I won't tell you anything. Okay?
Fuck this.
SAM AND RENAN IN LOVE!?!
GO GET BLOWN IN HELL
Nonno called, he's not coming.
Oh, shit.
Find anything at the supermarket?
No, no, I was kind of
counting on him for that.
Hi, Dad!
I'm so happy
we're all spending Christmas together.
Want me to help you make dinner?
Yeah, sure.
Cool.
What did you buy?
Uh, well...
Oh. Do you need the bathroom?
I'll be just a second.
Who the hell is your hairdresser,
so I know not to go there?
What? You don't like it?
Looks like a wet dog.
What's wrong, Maxence?
Are you in a bad mood?
We've got this.
There we go!
Two cans of pineapple.
We can make a pineapple dessert.
Do we have eggs?
No.
Oh, fuck.
I'll go.
Is that her already?
Hello.
Hello.
Is Sam here?
Sam!
Hello.
Hello.
I guess you know why we're here.
Okay, I'm off.
Maybe you'd like to come with me?
Yes, of course.
You're still as dumb as ever.
What? But why would you...?
You're happy now,
because you're seeing your guy.
Whoo, yeah.
He makes your heart beat faster.
You disgust me. Such a hypocrite.
You just wanna be like everyone else.
Like your neighbors
and your neighbor's neighbors.
I fricking hate it!
Hate that you're going back to your ex.
Oh. But I don't understand.
You don't understand? Elvira!
Are you a complete idiot or what?
I'm in love with you, Elvira.
I love you. Always have.
Ever since the first day you walked
into my office, in that stupid outfit
your ass, shaped like a Williams pear.
My favorite. And those breasts...
I've studied those breasts
many, many times.
I'm sure they're absolutely superb.
I'm crazy in love with you!
Isn't it obvious?
I want to wake up
every morning beside you,
to watch you eat toast,
even if you dip it in your tea.
I love your smell.
I want to marry you
and have children. But now...
Now I'm scared of one thing.
That you'll come back later...
that everything went wonderfully.
And your ex agreed
to go away on a trip with you.
Maxence!
♪ Sister loves the way I feel ♪
Maxence!
♪ When practicing, I take a spill ♪
Maxence!
♪ She shows me how to roll another ♪
♪ Cries of terror and delight ♪
♪ As they look up into the light ♪
♪ Sighs of wonder and suspense ♪
♪ When I jump off the highest fence ♪
Subtitle translation by Rhys Guillerme
Hello!
It's too bad Mom isn't here.
Don't mention her at the table.
Christmas is in three days.
Christmas.
He's moved on, you know, your Patrick.
Try "Elvira Giannini."
Would that be your wife's card?
My ex-wife's.
If you want my advice,
don't call her back.
You ready?
Yeah, let's go.
Where are you going?
None of your business.
You know the aluminum factory?
If you can help us to get them
to renew their contract,
it'll give me ammo to hire you back on.
Thanks for taking care of me.
At least you're here for me.
"Oh, Lorenzo!"
- He's my cousin.
- So?
My mom's back.
When she was young, she had
her first boyfriend's name tattooed.
Same name as you. Funny, huh?
Mother?
It feels strange to say that word.
Your mother wanted
to spend Christmas Eve with us.
Tails, she's invited.
Heads, she's not invited.
A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
The High Priestess.
Calm and focused, she's waiting
for the right time to carry out her plans.
The Hermit. An individual
who cuts himself off from the world.
The Tower. Fall and redemption.
The time of reconciliation.
- Okay, don't tire yourself out.
- Hey!
You can't do that.
Excuse me,
but I get the feeling "the Priestess"
sent you here to tell me
this horseshit before Christmas. Right?
Okay. I admit Elvira asked me
to lay the groundwork
so things go well Christmas Eve.
I fucking knew it.
You're acting like kids.
Give me a puff of that at least.
Interesting.
Take it easy.
Listen. I had
no intention of having dinner with Elvira,
but a flip of the coin
decided otherwise, so I agreed.
But don't expect me
to greet her with open arms
and say "Merry Christmas,"
"Happy New Year."
What are you afraid of?
Hm?
Go ahead. Draw a card,
I'll tell you what you're afraid of.
There you go.
What the fuck does that mean?
I knew it. The Erynies.
The Erynies? Who are they?
The benevolent, the furies,
the bats. The entities of remorse.
They pursue the souls
who don't act out of generosity.
The High Priestess and the Hermit
will have to fight them.
But in order to win
they need to be together.
You need to agree to spend Christmas
with Elvira and your family.
When you open the door
to the mother of your children tomorrow,
your heart will be in total harmony
with that gesture.
Uh...
Hold on, those Erynies
of yours are freaking me out.
I bet they're really mean, little things,
with those little pointy teeth that bite.
Exactly.
I don't feel very well.
I'm going to lie on the couch for a bit.
♪ Christmas tree
Oh, Christmas tree ♪
♪ Thy leaves are so unchanging ♪
Isa?
Everything went
exactly as I planned.
He asked to smoke the pipe
and then he fell sleep like a baby.
The Venus Herb works wonders.
It can be a great aphrodisiac.
He's going to welcome you like a queen.
Thanks so much. You're the best.
Go all out. It'll all be fine.
Thank you.
Continue.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
This is for my dad. For my mom.
For Carole and Sam.
Our family makes
our own Christmas presents.
Oh, that's a good idea.
You must be happy
your mom's going to be there.
Yeah, but still. I'm scared
it won't go well between my parents.
Why don't you come over too?
You could be a mediator.
I don't think that's a good idea.
People need me here.
You don't celebrate Christmas.
No, we don't. But...
We do have a little get-together
to celebrate those who are alone,
or are suffering on Christmas Eve.
It's quite joyful.
Someone to see you.
Well, thank you. Thank you very much.
What do we owe you for the books?
Don't worry about it. We'll talk
about it after you've read them.
Could you pour our guests
some water please?
Of course.
She's so sweet.
She your daughter?
No. She's not my daughter.
Our little neighborhood group
does afterschool care.
Virginie is a neighbor, she comes here
to read the books from our youth section.
I've read all the books
about Awakening to Life.
I could explain some stuff if you want.
You're interested in it?
Yeah. A lot.
Kathline says
I'm too young to go to meetings,
but I know what happens there.
I even know how to access the bridge
to complete purification.
Would you go and get my glasses,
Virginie, they're in my office.
Sure.
Would you perhaps like something to eat?
Edouard?
I didn't find them.
You're like a circus monkey.
You just love to show off!
I'm sorry, I thought...
Don't think unless I tell you.
Don't talk about things
you don't know with just anyone.
There are people who want to harm us.
We must be cautious.
Do you think those people want to hurt us?
I can tell when people are suffering,
and need our help. They don't need it.
Why did they come here?
That's what we need to find out.
Keep your mouth shut, all right?
You heard?
They thought you were my daughter.
How did you do it?
Guy's been ignoring us three weeks.
- I made some changes to the contract.
- Like what?
I added a clause
giving them two extra years
before they have
to update safety standards.
You think head office will go for it?
- It's that or the agency closes.
- Here we are.
Thanks.
Okay. Was that Brunet's idea?
Maxence? Yes. He helped.
Pardon me? You're calling him Maxence?
Not "Asshole Brunet"?
Oh, Christ.
I don't trust that guy at all,
I'm telling you.
You know he's quite charming.
Eh, Charles Manson was also charming.
All bad guys are, that's how they get you.
Elvira, wake up. That guy's...
the Devil.
Yes, yes.
There's an envelope for you in the bag.
Between the diapers.
There's a bit more. Christmas bonus.
Thanks.
What does he want?
How did you know I was here?
You followed me?
Yes.
I wanted to see you.
Want to see a movie?
Look, I don't have much time, you know.
Come on.
Hello, Patrick.
Am I disturbing you?
Uh, you weren't answering
my texts, I got worried.
Is there something in my hair?
It's... silky.
You've always had
naturally beautiful hair.
Not really.
Yes.
Your skin is magnificent.
The bedroom? Are you sure?
It's my bedroom.
It's nice, seeing a movie,
just us two, huh?
Yes.
What's it about?
I don't know.
I just liked the title.
Want some?
No, thanks.
You said we're cousins on your uncle's
side. He says it's on your mother's.
Okay, listen.
My mother had four children, hm? Me,
from her first marriage. But then
my father died in the war. So my mother...
Hold on. You're confusing me.
So what, are we actual cousins?
Or distant cousins?
In the village, we're all cousins.
We even marry our cousins.
Uh...
Okay.
Oh. You're not in love with him, are you?
No! Are you nuts?
You know, everyone's coming
for Christmas tomorrow night.
Is Karina coming with you?
Oh, Karina? Has to stay
with her mother who's sick.
Then she'll come back here,
as soon as she can.
That's great.
I really like her.
Me too, I do.
I don't know what got into me.
It was like I was in a trance.
I never should have slept with her.
In my house.
It's all Isa's fault.
She's really weird, that one.
With her charms and her cards.
She freaks me out.
Yeah, I know all that.
But that's why I love her.
Weren't you ever afraid she'd put
weird shit under your pillow?
Oh, yeah. One day, I found seven
apple seeds in one of my socks.
There, see? She's putting a spell on you.
No. It was just to stop me being clingy.
Not cool.
Pass me the tape, please.
Hey, um...
You know...
When Isa told me
she didn't admire me at all,
at first, I was really upset.
But then after it made me think.
Yeah? Give it to me.
I thought to myself...
I need to find something
to impress her. So she'd say:
"Wow, that guy is awesome!"
So I thought up something.
Cut.
Yeah, what'd you think up?
Well...
I'm gonna start a business.
A vegetarian hot dog,
home delivery service.
That's great.
Wait a second. I don't get it.
What goes into vegetarian hot dogs?
Tofu sausages, actually.
Sausages made of what?
Of tofu.
Tofu? Does it taste good?
Oh, no, it tastes like shit.
It's also really good for your health.
Instead of clogging your arteries,
it helps them breathe.
Can I just say something?
No offense, I mean, we're close.
Of course. I wanted to get your opinion.
Yeah... If you're doing something
to impress a girl...
Uh...
I'm not sure tofu sausages are gonna make
her go, "Wow, he's the love of my life!"
Just a heads up.
Okay, let's take a break. I think I've got
a bottle of vodka hidden somewhere.
♪ Well, I saw you out ♪
♪ Looking for a spark ♪
♪ You found hope and internal light ♪
- Beautiful film, huh?
- Yeah.
Do you want to see another one?
I'd love to, but I've
got things I need to do.
Like buying me a Christmas present, maybe?
I'm invited too,
for Christmas over at your house.
Really?
I'm part of the family now.
You don't look pleased about that.
Are you going?
Well... I haven't decided
what I'm going to do yet.
- Mm.
- My fiancée's waiting for me in Italy.
I'll have to introduce you
if I get married someday.
Come on.
You choose the next film.
I'll go get us some candies.
So?
So delicious.
He won't be able to resist you.
- He coming tonight?
- I don't know.
Did he answer you?
No.
Maybe he went back to Italy.
Shut the fuck up.
He's supposed to come for Christmas.
I need to get him a gift.
You're his gift.
Can I crash here tomorrow night?
My dad's taking
his girlfriend to the Maldives.
Of course you can.
- Shit, your dad's leaving at Christmas?
- Mm.
Asshole.
This one's gorgeous.
You think?
Oh, yeah. Totally.
So pretty.
Haven't you heard of knocking?
Those presents?
Yeah.
You've done T-shirts before, haven't you?
But not in this color.
I did one for Nonno and Lorenzo too.
Did you make one for Mom?
Of course.
You think Mom and Dad
will get back together?
No. It's over if you ask me.
You don't care, do you?
It's their business.
Do you care
that Renan and Louise are dating?
What are you talking about?
Everyone knows. They're not hiding it.
Virginie, she's his ex.
They're close, but not together.
Don't believe me?
I saw them with my own eyes.
Check out her profile if you don't
believe me. She always posting pictures.
Go on, you're bugging me. Get out.
Oh, wow...
Are you spying on us?
It's kind of pathetic.
I'm not. I...
I wanted to surprise you.
No, you were spying on me.
You're stalking me
and it's freaking me out.
Louise know you're sleeping with me?
We slept together one time.
We're not married, as far as I know.
What's wrong with you, Sam?
Looks like he's jealous.
Does that bother you?
No.
As long as it's not with other girls.
It might actually turn me on.
Why did you lie to me?
I never lied to you. You told yourself
what you wanted to hear.
That's all. So, uh...
I feel sorry for you.
I think Sam might have a lying problem.
Lorenzo, it's Carole.
Can you just call to tell me
that you're okay?
I'm going to a squat
to party with friends. Come.
I'll send the address
to you, just in case.
Isn't doing a séance kind of weird?
It's Kevin's idea.
Hi, guys.
How are you?
Hi. You good?
- Hey.
- Hi.
It was beautiful, right?
In this moment...
Yes.
I really liked the films.
I...
I liked being with you.
Oh.
Check this out.
Italian style.
The French drive like losers, you know.
- Be careful.
- Yeah.
- Oh!
- Ah!
What do you want to do?
Uh, I don't know.
Want to play a game?
We ask each other questions.
What kind of questions?
Well, something like...
What's my favorite color?
What's your favorite color?
That's too easy.
Okay, ask me a question, then.
Really?
Yes.
I start?
Why did you abandon me?
Next question.
Did you ever think about me?
I don't know, on Christmas Eve?
Did you ever say to yourself,
"I wonder what he's doing?
Is he sad? Or miserable?"
- Mm?
- No.
I don't believe you!
Say something!
I don't believe you.
It was painful thinking of you.
I erased you.
No! Stop.
You did not erase me.
You did not erase me!
Why did you leave me?
Tell me.
Why did you abandon me?
All right.
It begins...
It was during the summer,
I was 15 years old.
My dad had sent me away to his mother's.
In Italy.
We're going to hang out with some friends.
While my parents were going
on a long trip.
In fact, they had stayed in Nice.
My mother was sick.
Breast cancer.
My parents hadn't told me anything.
I didn't know what I was doing.
I used to hang out with a group.
Young people a lot older than me,
borderline delinquents.
They had found an empty villa
that they occupied.
In the group...
there was a guy.
Filippo.
Are you French?
Yes. But my dad is Italian.
From where?
Nice.
Really...
He was...
the most beautiful boy
I had ever seen on earth.
You want a beer?
Okay.
You can't imagine...
how beautiful he was.
To die for.
I fell madly in love with him.
Continue.
♪ Stay for another day ♪
♪ 'Cause you make me feel ♪
♪ Down in the cruelest way ♪
♪ Like it ain't real ♪
♪ Oh, it's cool
My mom won't call ♪
♪ Babe, it's cruel your dad won't phone ♪
♪ I don't wanna be blue again ♪
♪ Again ♪
Filippo was my first love.
My first lover.
My mother died two days later.
And my dad didn't tell me anything.
I found out weeks...
later.
I also discovered much later
that I was pregnant.
It was too late to have an abortion.
My father...
you didn't tell him anything.
You didn't try to see him again?
Yes, but...
He had an accident.
- What kind?
- I don't know.
He died young.
That's all I know.
When Nonno found out what happened,
he forbade me from seeing that gang again.
And me?
What happened to me?
You?
I was too young to take care of you.
We kept your birth a secret
and my grandmother gave you
a foster family in Italy.
Why did you change your name?
I didn't want anyone to find me.
What was
my father's family name?
Mezzanotte.
Filippo Mezzanotte.
Why do I get the feeling
you're lying to me?
No.
Get out.
Get out!
Let's finish it tomorrow. I'm tired.
What do you wanna do with these?
Garbage.
It's such a waste.
Garbage. Garbage, and garbage.
Garbage. Elvira, too.
Throw it in the garbage. All of it.
Come on, why are you
being so hard on Elvira?
I don't get it.
Think about it. I mean,
put yourself in her shoes.
- Everything she's been through.
- What?
What about me? Does anyone care about me?
Oh, come on. For months,
everybody's been caring about you.
- What?
- That's right. The kids, me, Nonno.
Sandrine. Even Isa.
Yes, we've all paid attention to you.
Yeah, well, excuse me!
Excuse me for having my life
destroyed, totally fucking ruined!
- You had a really great life.
- Yeah.
Great children, an awesome wife.
I think you've forgotten all of that.
Because you weren't exactly
Mr. Perfect, huh?
Fuck me!
Now you're just being an asshole.
Fuck!
You're the most selfish person
I've met in my entire life!
You and your tofu can go fuck yourself!
Evil spirit,
who has broken free of its chains.
Thank you.
Damned soul who has escaped its dwelling.
And who wants to torment
our group at this hour.
Give way to the summoned spirits.
Let them give us a sign.
And you, desired spirit,
give us proof of your presence.
Spirit, are you there?
Well, this is going really great.
Will you shut up?
And you, celestial being,
let us finally address
the gratitude you deserve.
You found us.
I'm out of here.
I'll go with you.
Come, I wanna show you something.
There was a murder here
a couple months ago.
A woman killed her husband.
She was an old lady.
Dressed in a pink robe.
No one's been in here since then.
Except us.
Why didn't you answer my texts?
You're seeing someone?
No.
No.
Stop.
I know you want to.
Leave me alone.
You hear me?
♪ Here comes the time ♪
Today, it's finally Christmas Eve!
Everybody's happy,
hearts are filled with joy!
Only a couple of hours
before the big night!
There's also only a couple of hours left
to match up our special offer!
I can't stand the thought
of seeing her face again.
I'm scared I'll have a panic attack.
Then don't go.
If I don't go, Virginie will be mad at me.
Cancel.
- Cancel Christmas?
- Do you have gluten-free crackers?
Yeah, they're in the organic aisle.
Ever say "thank you," asshole?
I've got two tickets for a play tonight.
Feel like a boys' night out?
No, I can't.
Fuck, I feel like I should go.
But if I do, I don't know
how I'll can handle it.
I told the girl
that does the demonstrations about you.
Ask her to come tonight.
You've got to show Elvira
her seat's been taken.
I tried that already.
I slept with a friend.
Big mistake.
Truth is I'm not ready to see other woman.
It's weird. It's like I can't move on.
I'm stuck in Elvira mode.
There are no more
gluten-free crackers.
Just eat regular crackers, dumbass,
and stop pissing everyone off!
You've got to overcome this.
You need to get past it!
Yeah, but...
I can't stop thinking about her.
That's totally idiotic!
You need to move on!
You think she's waiting for you?
What's the matter with you?
You're right. You're right.
Thanks.
Thanks for being honest with me,
even though it was harsh.
Thank you, pal.
Hey, do you have anything that's expired,
cookies, tiramisu, anything Christmassy?
No, they got rid of it before the holiday.
All right. Merry Christmas.
Come in.
I can't manage.
I can't do it.
I haven't been able to tell my family
that Karina had left me
and there wouldn't be a Christmas dinner.
What should I do?
I wasn't able to tell my daughter
that her mother died.
I couldn't tell my grandchildren that
their cousin was their brother and so...
I can't do it. I'm incapable...
It gets stuck right here.
Everything I have to say. Right here.
It's my fault. My fault.
I've been a terrible example
for my family.
You're giving yourself a lot of credit.
In what sense?
Think about it for next week.
Now you're pissing me off.
You see, you are useless.
On the contrary,
you've made a lot of progress.
It was Karina's idea to see
a therapist. So I start seeing one.
But Karina left me anyway.
This has been for nothing.
Okay. I'll see you next Wednesday.
You can tell me how Christmas dinner went.
Why are you so interested
in the lives of others?
Well, I won't tell you anything. Okay?
Fuck this.
SAM AND RENAN IN LOVE!?!
GO GET BLOWN IN HELL
Nonno called, he's not coming.
Oh, shit.
Find anything at the supermarket?
No, no, I was kind of
counting on him for that.
Hi, Dad!
I'm so happy
we're all spending Christmas together.
Want me to help you make dinner?
Yeah, sure.
Cool.
What did you buy?
Uh, well...
Oh. Do you need the bathroom?
I'll be just a second.
Who the hell is your hairdresser,
so I know not to go there?
What? You don't like it?
Looks like a wet dog.
What's wrong, Maxence?
Are you in a bad mood?
We've got this.
There we go!
Two cans of pineapple.
We can make a pineapple dessert.
Do we have eggs?
No.
Oh, fuck.
I'll go.
Is that her already?
Hello.
Hello.
Is Sam here?
Sam!
Hello.
Hello.
I guess you know why we're here.
Okay, I'm off.
Maybe you'd like to come with me?
Yes, of course.
You're still as dumb as ever.
What? But why would you...?
You're happy now,
because you're seeing your guy.
Whoo, yeah.
He makes your heart beat faster.
You disgust me. Such a hypocrite.
You just wanna be like everyone else.
Like your neighbors
and your neighbor's neighbors.
I fricking hate it!
Hate that you're going back to your ex.
Oh. But I don't understand.
You don't understand? Elvira!
Are you a complete idiot or what?
I'm in love with you, Elvira.
I love you. Always have.
Ever since the first day you walked
into my office, in that stupid outfit
your ass, shaped like a Williams pear.
My favorite. And those breasts...
I've studied those breasts
many, many times.
I'm sure they're absolutely superb.
I'm crazy in love with you!
Isn't it obvious?
I want to wake up
every morning beside you,
to watch you eat toast,
even if you dip it in your tea.
I love your smell.
I want to marry you
and have children. But now...
Now I'm scared of one thing.
That you'll come back later...
that everything went wonderfully.
And your ex agreed
to go away on a trip with you.
Maxence!
♪ Sister loves the way I feel ♪
Maxence!
♪ When practicing, I take a spill ♪
Maxence!
♪ She shows me how to roll another ♪
♪ Cries of terror and delight ♪
♪ As they look up into the light ♪
♪ Sighs of wonder and suspense ♪
♪ When I jump off the highest fence ♪
Subtitle translation by Rhys Guillerme