All language subtitles for Ce que savait Maisie (1995).1080p.AIupscale.en

You're nice.

Maybe a bit skinny,

but very nice.

I hope your mother will feed you well.

You're insinuating that
I don't feed my daughter?

You're perverse enough to give
your wife an object in bad shape.

Are you kidding?

She would take advantage
of it to break the judgment.

I might avenge you.

Don't listen to his horrors.

So, my beauty,

we won't see you before six months?

No, Madam.

Are you sure you want
to leave your dad?

Of course, Madam.

This child scares me.

Did you see that look?

How would you look at
life if you were in her place?

You know, I'm used to moving
from one house to another.

It's easier to change men
than to change parents.

We'll learn to be attached.

Maybe she'll make it.

With the mother she has,
it shouldn't be too difficult.

Sir, there is a young woman.

She's coming for Maisie.

It's not too early.

Get the little one ready.

Her things are in the entrance, sir.

Maisie, put on your hat,
they're coming for you.

Is Mom here?

You know your mother never comes.

She must be your new governess.

Come on.

How is she?

Who?

The young lady.

Very well, sir.

She's rather pretty.

Hello, Maisie.

Hello, Miss.

I'm in charge of taking care of you
during your stay at your mother's.

My name is Overmore.

Betty Overmore.

You're English?

My father was English.

I'm Bertrand Farrange,
Maisie's father.

Sir.

I hope you're well.

Do you think you'll be
able to get her to work?

I'm sure of it, sir.

This is a war zone.

Are you ready?

See you soon, my dear.

And don't forget my
message for your mother.

I won't forget.

If you manage to escape
from time to time,

come this way.

The journey is not long
from Saint-Germain.

I'd be delighted to see you.

You both.

Your father is a charming man.

I don't know why I never
imagined him like that.

Did Mom tell you about him?

Yes, a little.

She doesn't like him at all.

Do they talk to each
other from time to time?

Never.

They write to each other sometimes.

Or they use you as a
messenger, like tonight.

I hope the message is
not too difficult to convey.

You too, miss.

My kitten!

My God, you're so pale.

I really need to take care of you.

Come to my room, I'm still late.

Are you going out, Mom?

Of course, my little shrimp.

I have a dinner.

What's the matter?

She wanted to have dinner with you.

But you're going to
see her all to yourself,

for six months.

You're not going to
cry every time I go out.

Come on.

And this one, my love?

What do you think?

It's very beautiful.

Don't you prefer the green one?

No, Mom.

I see that your father's
suspicious relations

haven't changed your taste.

Is there still this
Marthe in his entourage?

Yes, Mom.

Does she live under his roof?

No, Mom.

But she comes often.

I wonder how your father
could marry me.

He never liked cranes.

What is it, Mom?

A kind of volatile,

which often emigrates.

Like me.

No.

You're not old enough
for this kind of emigration.

Come on, my love.

I have to go.

Ask what you want in the kitchen.

Mom?

Yes, my love?

Dad sent me a message for you.

A horror?

As usual?

Yes, Mom.

Then keep it for yourself.

I don't want to spoil the party.

Good night.

Camel.

Sorry?

It's Dad's message.

I'd like you to eat something.

Never!

Maisie!

Leave me alone!

Leave me alone!

I know how you feel.

But you have to understand
your mother's reaction.

This kind of insult is not tolerable.

I didn't insult her.

I just repeated what Dad told me.

I told you not to do it.

Mom always told me the truth.

Yes.

It's not that simple.

Do you think you can trust me?

I think so, Miss.

Often, without even realizing it,

adults use their children

to defend themselves.

Children sometimes have to
learn how to serve their parents.

Do you understand?

I'm not sure, Miss.

It doesn't matter.

We have six months ahead of us.

Six months to learn a lot.

First, to get to know each other.

Now, do me a favor.

Eat something.

I'll go get the tray.

Miss,

could you sleep with me?

In your bed?

I'm not sure your mother
would like that.

She never comes to my
room when she comes home.

If she comes home...

I'm going to have a second father.

You'll probably have a
second father one day,

but maybe not so soon.

Is he handsome?

Yes.

As handsome as we
can judge him from here.

I'm going to spend the night
in my room.

It's better for you.

This is one of the conifers.

It never loses its leaves.

Its needles.

Bravo, Miss.

What's your conifer's name?

Malangosha.

Too easy, young girl.

The conifer bears fruit
in the shape of a cone

with a circumflex accent.

Dad!

What?

Dad, look!

Dad!

Maisie!

Are you afraid of Marthe now?

Aren't you going to kiss her?

Is your mother here?

No.

Miss is with me.

Miss Overmore.

I congratulate you.

You've changed my eyes
in a month.

Doesn't she give you
too much trouble?

She only gives me happiness, sir.

She's an adorable child.

You don't know Miss Dupré?

A very old friend.

He says that because
he met me very young.

Miss Overmore,
who looks after my daughter.

Do you see your mother
from time to time?

Not in the morning, I suppose.

She must emerge in the
early afternoon, as usual.

Miss Overmore,

what are your plans after
your stay at my ex-wife's?

I'll look for work in another family.

Why don't you come
to my place with Maisie,

to leave me my guard duty?

It will make me less of
a burden for my daughter

and it will prevent me
from looking for a person

as visibly competent as you.

It's too kind of you, but I don't
know if your daughter's mother...

She won't say anything.

And don't expect her to look after
you after my daughter's departure.

Allow me to think about it, sir.

Of course.

We have five months for that.

But don't lose sight of
the good in this child.

Not at all, Mr. Farrange.

Come, Maisie. It's high time.

You're very lucky, my dear.

You'll come, won't you?

That way, we won't leave each other.

I doubt your mother would
appreciate this kind of arrangement.

What if we didn't tell
her anything for now?

I'll pray for you.

It's our first secret.

A very big secret.

Instead of answering, the Emperor
enters Russia with his troops

and only stops in Moscow.

He stays there for two
months, but when he returns,

he's defeated by the Russian troops,

and especially by the cold.

It's the Battle of...

Berezina.

Berezina. That's very good, Maisie.

We'll discuss all this tomorrow.

Sleep well.

Miss...

I love you very much.

Me too.

I love you very much.

Miss Overmore,

I wanna talk to you, please.

I asked you to take care
of my daughter's education

and not to disregard,
for your own benefit,

the affection she owes me.

I didn't disregard anything, Madam.

I'm only doing this out of tenderness,

because I have no reason to reject it.

Be very careful, Miss Overmore.

You're here because I don't have
enough time to devote to my daughter.

But I can very well
organize my life differently

and do without your services.

Good night.

It's him! Come!

A little patience, Miss.

I have the impression that you'll have
plenty of time to get to know this gentleman.

Maisie! No!

Maisie?

Maisie,

it's time you got to know Baron Claude.

He's my dearest friend.

Can I kiss you, Maisie?

Since you smell good,

of all the women your mother
goes out with,

you're the only one who can
give her a hug.

Do you work well?

Miss Overmore is a very good teacher.

She teaches me a lot of things.

Miss Overmore has educational charm.

That's a curious reproach.

I'll explain.

Maisie.

Baron Claude and I

would like to talk about
something important.

Are you getting married?

Not so soon.

We're going on a trip first.

You're leaving?

For a few weeks.

I need to forget this city.

The atmosphere is unbreathable

since I broke up with your father.

You're going far?

Very far.

On a big boat.

Do you prefer to stay
here with Miss Overmore

or wait for me at your father's?

Will Miss Overmore be able
to go with me to my father's?

Not at all.

If you decide for your father,

Maude will take care of you.

As usual.

What will happen to Miss Overmore?

She'll be free to find another job.

Then I'll wait for you here.

You like your governess a lot?

Too much.

Young people often forget
that they have a mother.

Maybe she's not the only responsible one.

Leave us, Maisie.

We need to sort out the details
of our departure.

Are you leaving soon?

Next week.

Goodbye, sir.

Miss!

What's going on?

Mum's getting married!

I don't want to be an obstacle
to your happiness, Maisie.

If you prefer to wait for your
mother's return at Mr Farrange's,

I'll find a solution to my job problem.

I've been working since my father's death.

I'm used to unexpected situations.

Let's both go to dad's.

You know you're welcome.

Maybe.

But I also know that your
mother will never keep me with you

if I disobey her.

Miss?

Yes, Maisie?

It seems to me that mum
doesn't like you very much.

I think she can't stand me doing
more for you than she wants.

It's because she's jealous.

I don't know how to call it.

Maybe, yes.

But I never see her.

She wakes up in the afternoon
when we're out for a walk.

She goes to bed when I've
been sleeping for a long time.

That's why I'm here.

Anyway, if she doesn't like you,

she won't keep you here.

Even if you obey her.

It's possible, indeed.

That's why we have to disobey her

and leave the house
as soon as she's gone.

You don't intend to warn her.

It'll be our second secret.

You're a strange little person.

Goodbye, my love.

I'll try to write to you soon.

I'll keep my promise.

Be nice to Miss Overmore.

It won't be hard.

I'm all for it.

For the students of the Montceau Park.

Claude!

What is it?

I'm marking my territory.

Miss,

I'm giving you
my most precious possession.

I'm counting on you.

But it won't be without affection, Madam.

On the way, yes.

Hello?

I would like to be connected
to room 1315, Miss.

Thank you.

Dad!

I've got great news for you.

You're two good-for-nothings.

I'd pay good money to see poor Ida's face

when she hears you've run away.

I'm afraid our collaboration ends here.

It doesn't matter.

Now this house is yours.

How are you, you little rascal?

I'm fine, Dad.

And I've learned a lot of new things.

Oh, yes?

We wonder where this science
comes from, don't we, Miss Overmore?

I'm just doing my job, sir.

I suspect you'll do much more.

Come, I'll show you to my friends.

Allow me to introduce you
to Miss Overmore,

who will rule without sharing,
or almost, on this monster.

Go on, make yourselves
pretty, and come back for tea.

Wait, Dad.

Good evening, my little flower.

Are you in a good mood?

Is this miss going to
let me spoil you a bit?

She's very nice.

But she doesn't know
how to bake a cake.

Then she won't throw me out
right away.

Come on.

What does that mean?
You're not going to kiss me?

Always so tender.

I have the impression that
tenderness is invested elsewhere.

I know someone who would
invest well in the same capital.

I have the feeling that you've
found the perfect woman.

Yes, Maisie's very happy.

She's not the only one.

You see evil everywhere.

But what evil?

You're single, and your little hen is
starting to take your prestige seriously.

To that extent?

Yes,

more than that.

Do you like Miss Overmore?

Dad said she was very brave.

What do you mean brave?

She came to my father's
house despite Mom's prohibition.

Is it that dangerous?

Mom's going to hate her.

It seems to me that her
immediate future is assured.

Maisie, the puppet theater is open.

What's the matter?
You look a little grumpy.

She loves it, but she
only looks at the public.

Are you coming with us, Miss?

If you wish.

Then let's go.

Maude?

No, I'm not old enough yet.

An artist, a scholar or a philosopher?

You haven't told me all the things
you can teach Maisie.

She's choosing. I'm just trying
to give her the means.

I'd like to thank God
for sending you here.

While I wait for the arrival of faith,

I'd like to thank you directly.

Oh Bertrand!

No, I beg you!

Not here!

What's wrong?

I have no one.
We are both free.

Oh yes? And the famous Marthe Dupré?

She was thanked

the day of your arrival.

Were you so sure of yourself?

No, not at all.

But I am a great player, you know.

Oh Bertrand, I beg you!

Not here!

But what if she can hear us?

So? Come here!

What if someone sees us on the stairs?

She did not recognize him

when she saw him

walking down the street.

She found him,

what he was indeed,

what he was indeed,

one of the most handsome men

in Italy.

Your mother's car.

Oh, no!

Who is it?

I don't know.

And this one?

He came to pick me up.

I'll go and see.

No, me first!

Maisie!

Are you Miss Farrange?

Yes.

Your mother begs you to follow us

so that she can spend the time

given to her

according to the terms of the divorce.

Who are you?

Master Lerminier,

justice officer.

Are you Mr. Farrange?

Yes.

The judgment I have a copy of

shows that your daughter

should not be here at the moment.

Instead of taking care of her,

my wife went on a trip.

She entrusted her to a preceptress,

who's taking care.

Miss Overmore.

The judgment does not refer

to the child's education

but to her presence

at the parents' house.

I agree, but the mother of my child

refuses to reintegrate Miss Overmore

under the pretext that she chose

to follow my daughter in this house.

Miss Farrange asked Miss Wix

here to ensure

the education of your child.

Get ready, Maisie.

Your mother is waiting for you.

But she left for several weeks.

She came back for you.

She didn't write to me!

She was probably very busy.

Well, get ready, Maisie.

I have to do the same.

It's out of the question.

You'll wait here for Maisie's return.

I, too, have a little girl.

It was a long time ago.

Her name was Mathilde.

She had hair up to here.

She was very cheerful.

She's grown up now?

She won't grow up.

Where is she?

I'll tell you soon,

when we get to know
each other better.

Stay where you are, Miss.

You disobeyed me, Maisie.

It's the first time.

You were supposed to
be away for a long time.

I wanted to go to my father's.

With Miss Overmore?

I had formally forbidden you.

There's no one for me at Dad's.

I'm not responsible

for your father's carelessness.

Where is Miss Overmore?

At Dad's.

She must be waiting for me.

How does she justify her presence

when you're not there?

I don't understand.

Because you don't want to understand.

I'm asking you

what Miss Overmore is supposed to do

waiting for your return.

Take care of the house, I suppose.

The house?

I think Dad likes her.

I don't doubt that.

Do you know why we came back,

Baron Claude and I?

No, Mother.

To put some order in your life.

When I found out what you'd done,

I took the first boat.

I realized I was wrong

to treat you like an adult.

And that it was time

I took on my responsibilities as a mother.

You can say you ruined our trip.

I'm sorry.

You'll think in your room

about the virtues of obedience.

You'll only get out

when I've decided.

Can I kiss you, Mother?

I don't feel like it right now.

Leave us.

I think that you shouldn't...

Maisie?

Was that you, Maisie?

I slipped.

I tried to catch myself.

You wretched little bitch.

No, Lucie.

What right do you have?

The one conferred on me by law.

I'm your husband now,

and I have duties towards this child.

Go to your room, Maisie.

I wish I'd told you about our wedding.

Maisie.

I'd like you to consider me
as your father.

What is it?

Your money for the keys to Monceau Park.

Dad bought them for me.

I never take back what I gave you.

As you wish.

Why did you do that?

Why did you break the vase?

Mom is unfair.

She doesn't love me.

I think she doesn't love
Miss Overmore much.

Why?

She loves you now.

She has no reason to be
jealous of Miss Overmore.

You can guess things for your age.

Even a baby would understand that.

Maybe you'll understand one day

that we're never really detached

from what we loved.

Is it true?

It's often true.

Do me a favor, Maisie.

Keep this note.

It means that you don't really

see me as your enemy.

I'll try to ease the punishment

decided by your mother.

One last thing.

I know that Miss Wix

is less pleasant to look at

than Miss Overmore.

But make an effort

and try to listen to this woman.

I think she's good

and she knows a lot of things.

Let's reread.

Yet when the time of the violets...

we will no longer find
their delicate skeletons...

in the April lawn...

where we will run...

do the birds...

hide to die.

François Copé.

What does that mean, Maisie?

- Nothing, Madame.
- Why didn't you write?

Because I didn't feel like writing.

Do you want me to tell your mother?

I'd have to find her first.

Maisie, I've been trying
to get you to work.

I know you're a good student.

So what does this refusal mean?

Is it directed against me?

Is that it?

Yes, Madame.

I want to know
what I've done to you.

You're old, you're ugly

and I'm bored with you.

You want me to leave the house,

is that it?

Yes, Madame.

I think I could have helped you.

What's the matter, Madame Wix?

What's the matter?
Is it Maisie?

Is it Maisie, is that it?

Can you explain to me

why Madame Wix is in this state?

She's decided to leave the house.

And why has she decided to leave?

I don't want to see her anymore.

Do you think you can act
on people's fate?

Why not on your mother's

or mine?

You have to learn to live in society,

and we'll start today.

I don't want to see Madame Wix anymore.

Very well.

In that case, you're the
one we won't see anymore.

We'll find you a good religious institution

that will support you.

Sir?

What should I do to avoid the institution?

Apologize to Madame Wix

and get ready for a walk.

This way.

Mathilde was ten years old.

She was run over by a wild horse.

I thought my life was going
to end, too.

And then, I took care
of other people's children.

I'm sorry.

One minute.

I can't do it.

It's pretty good,

but you don't check
the proportions enough.

The height of the coffee pot

is too big

compared to its diameter.

Use more of your pencil,

you know?

Like this.

Come on,

redo the coffee pot.

Just the outer lines.

That's it.

That was quick.

Let's see.

You're much better at portrait

than at still life.

Very well.

Tomorrow,

I'll check the other profile.

Okay,

let's move on

to physics.

Look at the level.

Now,

get in the water.

You see?

The level of a volume

is equal to that of your body.

Now,

do you feel how light you are?

It's the principle

of Archimedes.

The whole body,

plunged into a liquid,

undergoes a vertical push

directed from bottom to top

and equal

to the weight of the liquid

displaced.

How do you find your student today?

Wet

and attentive.

She likes physics a lot.

You do miracles, Mrs. Wix.

Can I have lunch with you, Mother?

Sorry, my kitten.

I have lunch at the circle.

But Claude wants to stay with you.

Was it her only daughter?

Sorry?

Was Mathilde Mrs. Wix' only daughter?

Yes, I think so.

Does she talk to you often?

She says she's my little dead sister.

She loves you a lot.

And you?

She used to scare me.

But now...

Now you're friends?

That's good, Maisie.

I'm very proud of you.

You have a strong character,

but you never insist
on making mistakes.

Yes?

A call for you, sir.

Thank you.

Yes?

I'm alone with the child, yes.

That's quite possible.

We'll have to be careful.

Of course.

You said you had a taste
for secrets. Am I right?

You don't want to tell
me where we're going?

No way.

It's the beginning of the secret.

It's the biggest garden in Paris.

We're not in Paris anymore.
We're in Saint-Cloud.

It used to be the park of a castle

that the Prussians burned down.

The Prussians?

The Germans, if you want.
Our old enemies.

Ah, the Boches.

The Boches? Who taught you that word?

It's dad.

That's not nice.

No, it doesn't fit in your mouth.

What fits me?

The smile.

Do you want me to make you smile?

What should I do?

Close your eyes.

So, who is it?

We're not cheating.

Malangocha.

Too easy, young girl.

Miss!

My little love.

I really wanted to see you.

Me too, miss.

Of course, I couldn't ask your mother.

Even dad can't ask
my mother anything.

Fortunately,
we have an ally around us.

You're lucky to have
such a stepfather.

Mom, too.

It's true.

I understand she didn't stay single.

And you, miss?

What do you mean, me?

Are you going to get married too?

Get married?

With dad.

That's why he kept
you close to him, isn't it?

What's wrong with this little witch?

Does it ever happen that
something escapes you?

I'm afraid not.

So, are you going to get married?

No, miss.

Why?

Because it's already done.

I knew he was going to marry you.

Miss Dupré never looked at me like that.

So, are you happy?

Aren't you angry?

On the contrary.

Mrs. Wix says the worst thing for a child

is not having parents.

And I have four now.

It's a way of seeing things.

It's the first time I hear someone

prioritize quantity.

Maybe it's because quality
hasn't always been there.

You don't know the best?

This poor Bertrand just flew away.

Luckily, I've already changed my name.

What does it mean, fly away?

Fly away, fly away with.

Like cranes?

That's exactly it.

Your dear father has just remarried

in the most absolute secret.

With Miss Overmore.

How do you know that?

It was easy to guess.

It's true that your father

never kept secrets from his servants.

But from there, marrying a maid...

Miss Overmore is a teacher.

And above all, a little artist

who never lost the notion of her interest.

Ida, things aren't that simple.

It's even simpler than that.

This hen only had her
liminous jelly for capital.

And she made it fruitful.

I'll freshen up a bit
and we'll go to dinner.

What's an arrivist?

It's someone

who wants to arrive at all costs.

And who usually arrives.

But arrive at what?

Arrive at more money,

more power,

more everything.

Miss Overmore isn't an arrivist.

Your mother is angry.

But why?

Miss Overmore didn't
take anything from her.

Women are like that,

sometimes a little jealous.

So I'm not a woman.

Are you sure?

Yes.

I'm very happy that Daddy

likes Miss Overmore.

And are you happy
for your mother and me?

For Mom, yes.

But especially for me.

Who's there?

It's me.

Come in.

You're not in bed yet?

I got up.

I have great news for you.

So?

Daddy got married.

Really?

I'm not asking you with whom.

That's good, isn't it?

It's a little too early to say.

Don't you like Miss Overmore?

I don't know her,

but she's very pretty.

She's beautiful.

Isn't she?

Do you have other pictures of Mathilde?

I have three.

We didn't take many pictures
at the time.

Can I take one?

Take the one you want,
I'll give it to you.

Thank you.

My little one.

Did you see that?

She looks like Mathilde.

No, but it's okay.

Hello.

Hello.

What's your name?

Rose.

Rose Toubier.

Do you live there?

No, I'm on vacation at my father's.

He takes care of the cemeteries.

Is he yours?

It's a girl.

Her name is Toupie.

Rose, do you see
the lady over there?

If you see her,

please hide.

Why?

She lost her daughter.

You look a lot like her.

She's looking for me.

I have to go.

Goodbye, Toupie.

Did you see anyone?

I went all the way.

There was no one.

Of course.

I'm an idiot.

Let's go back.

Good evening, Annie.

I want a kiss.

Is Miss Dupré okay?

Uncomfortable.

Since your father married Miss Overmore.

Betty is more beautiful than Marthe.

I prefer boys.

Maisie?

Do you know this woman?

She's a friend of my father's.

I'm not surprised.

Have you seen her show?

Still an actress.

Why did you invite her?

I didn't invite her.

She's with a friend of your father's.

This friend is also mine.

Since your mother doesn't do it,

I introduce myself.

I've never seen you.

We'll see each other a lot.

At least I hope so.

Maisie, your service.

Excuse me.

Here is my little fiancée.

Don't say that.

Mom is jealous.

Where?

She has a sigh.

It doesn't matter.

Mom has always had a sigh.

I've been warned.

Women are a bit vile in this family.

Even you, miss.

The end of the semester is coming.

You'll leave me soon.

Your new mother-in-law
will take advantage of you.

You see, you're jealous too.

Why not? I know you love
her as much as you love her.

Claude.

A word, please.

Did you meet this intruder?

What intruder?

Miss Overmore.

Did you bring her here?

You didn't.

We met her.

She's from this village.

I forbid you.

If you're going to blame me,

I made a mistake.

I told your mother you met Betty,

your stepmother.

Mom hates her.

Claude asked me to keep it
as a secret.

It failed.

I have great news.

Your mother is leaving soon

on a business trip.

Aren't they taking you?

I'm not invited.

So you're staying with me.

Yes, my little angel.

I don't lose everything.

Far from it.

I can't stand you playing
cards on my roof.

You're dreaming,
I didn't even bat an eyelash.

Do you think I didn't see your maneuver?

It was less visible than yours.

I thought the commander was
going to rape you on the spot.

Anyway, you're not doing it tonight.

You can find another bed for the night.

In the house or elsewhere?

Anywhere. It doesn't matter.

So you're going on a business trip?

For at least a week.

It'll be good for both of us.

Are you going to meet me
when you get back?

Where do you expect to go,
my poor friend?

You don't have a penny.

All you have left is your particle.

And you already sold me that one.

Good night.

Claude?

What are you doing here?

I was hiding.

I fell asleep.

Of course. You heard everything.

Go to bed.

You're not getting a divorce, are you?

Mum's always angry.

Divorce is not on the agenda,
mademoiselle.

If it were,

I'd never leave you,
just so we're clear.

How will you keep me?

I'll take you away.

Claude?

Yes?

Everyone here speaks to me
like an adult.

Except Mrs. Wix.

Why?

Mrs. Wix comes
from a simple background,

where they are not used to
seeing you as a child.

I like it when she calls me that.

Is is bad?

No, not at all.

You like it because she speaks to
you like she would to her daughter.

From the bottom of her heart.

Can you call me that, too?

It won't be insurmountable.

Thank you.

You're moving too much, Mrs. Wix.

I can't do it.

Take inspiration from your caricature.

It was very good.

It was mean.

Do you think meanness
can give you talent?

It gives you courage sometimes.

You speak as if you were big.

You seem to have lived
faster than the others.

I'm starting to get old now.

You know, Maisie...

Yes?

I'd like to have a lot of money
and travel the world with you.

Let's ask Dad.

He'll probably want to take
you with your pretty mother.

Mom said when she got home.

I don't even know where she is.

In Vaucelle, I think.

Her father had a business there.

That's it.

It's beautiful.

I don't know what job you'll choose.

But you already have one at your disposal.

Miss Farrange, I've discovered

an ice cream maker with great talent

who deserves an urgent visit.

So?

It's okay.

We have one near our house.

It's going to be risky.

Can I try?

You're right.

It wasn't worth the trip.

We won't stay on this failure.

- Are you taking the car?
- It's not worth it.

We're a few meters from the
best ice cream in the neighborhood.

Double raspberry.

Is it good?

She looks like Mom.

It's Mom.

We're scared.

She didn't go far.

Not far enough.

What do we do?

We attack.

What are you doing here
with my daughter?

You have a pleasant way
of returning to the situation.

Don't you think it's better
for me to question you?

We're going to solve this problem.

Charles?

Would you be so kind as
to take care of my daughter?

I was going to offer it to you.

Come, Miss.

So, this way.

Mom is furious.

I'm scared, yes.

I thought she was in Belgium.

Were you there with her?

I'd prefer her to answer
these questions.

Does that mean she lied?

Your mother is going
through a difficult time.

We shouldn't judge her.

We should sit down.

Do you love Mom?

You're not wasting time.

What about you?

Do you love your mother?

I don't know.

I think we don't know each other.

What about your father-in-law?

He's very nice to me.

I don't want Mom to get
a second divorce.

I don't think she will.

It's nicer to be called Baron de Secondzac

than Madame Farrange

or Miss Boutier-Lambert.

Will Claude stay with me?

Nothing is less sure.

Can't we be married and live together?

It happens.

But the opposite is also true.

Charles,
can you drop me off at home?

What about your husband?

He won't be home tonight.

Come here.

Come with us.

Maisie?

He'll be back, won't he?

You know, all couples argue.

People don't break up just like that.

Yes, but Mom looked really angry.

Because your father-in-law saw
something he shouldn't have seen.

It's his fault.

But the hardest thing is to forgive.

Whatever happens, you'll
spend six months at your father's.

Miss Overmore will take care of you.

I can't spend six months
without seeing you.

And without seeing Claude.

Don't worry, we'll find a way,
him and me.

Mom will stop you.

I'd be surprised.
She's almost never here.

No doubt because
the commander cares for her.

Men love your mother,
but she doesn't.

Maybe she's right.

Have you met a lot of men?

Two or three before this poor Wix.

I think if I had a lot of money,
I'd have done like your mother.

Men are good at making children,
especially if they're nice like you.

Madame Wix?

I'm afraid Claude won't come back.

I'm sure he'll keep seeing you.

He loves you a lot.

But what will he do?

All he has is Mom's money.

He's young. He'll learn to work.

I don't think he'll like it.

He'll get used to it.

Come on, it's time to sleep.

I'll give you mine.

You'll take it to your dad.

She's prettier.

Sleep well.

Good-bye, Madame Wix.

You haven't forgotten anything?

I don't think so.
If so, I'll be sure to stop by.

I know someone who'll be happy.

Good-bye, Maude.

And don't forget that the phone exists.

My love.

You're crying.

Is it so hard to come back here?

Isn't Dad here?

Your father's a bit tired.
Come and give him a kiss.

Is he sick?

It's nothing.

Dad!

My love.

You're more and more beautiful.

What's the matter, Dad?

I smoked too much.

My lungs don't like it.

Does it hurt?

No.

But I have to rest a bit.

Let me introduce you to a friend.

Maître Cormier.

He's a great lawyer.

Maisie Farrange.

Do you defend criminals?

It's less fun than that.

I write papers to stop
people from arguing.

So you're the one
who divorced Dad?

Exactly.

Mum mustn't like you.

Not much, I suppose.

How's your mother?

I don't know. She's not at home.

Where is she?

I don't know.

In Belgium, maybe.
Or with the Commander.

Really?

That's new.

He's very nice.

I don't doubt it.

What did your step-father say?

Nothing. Mum kicked him out.

What?

They argued about the Commander.

He didn't come back.

So who takes care of you?

Madame Wix never leaves me.

I think she loves me as much as Betty.

We'll always have time to
compare our respective merits.

I'm going to take you down.
Your father needs rest.

I'm going too.

Wait a minute, Pierre.

We've just learned new facts.

I'd like to talk about them.

Can we wait a bit?

No, I'd rather do it right now.

Come on.

See you later, Dad.

See you later.

Daddy's having a bad night.

You know, until we get married,

your father has a rather tiring life.

I arrived a bit late in his life.

But let's talk about you, Miss.

I think I work well.

Madame Wix has a very
amusing way of learning.

More amusing than mine?

No, it's very different.

We're going to take
our lessons again soon.

But you're Dad's wife.

You can't be a governess anymore.

That's exactly what your father says.

He even talked about
having Madame Wix come.

Oh yes, Betty, that would be nice.

It's true love.

This lady is skilful.

I don't understand.

She learned to be loved by you.

It's all in her honor.

But we don't need her here.

Oh, Maisie.

There's so much love in this house.

I think your father's illness
brought him closer to you.

And I'm still here.

Nothing has changed between us,
has it?

What else could you miss?

My mother.

Bravo, my dear.

You're amazing.

It's nice.

How's Bertrand?

He's not back on his feet yet.

Maisie.

You didn't get bored too much,
did you?

No, I cried all the time.

What love.

Look who's here.

Claude!

My little girl.

How are you?

And you?

Is Mom still angry?

I don't know. We don't
live together anymore.

Are you getting a divorce?

The Baroness of Ségonzac
doesn't care, and I don't care.

Yes, but I do.

You?

But you'll see me
whenever you want.

Where do you live?

Anywhere, but if you want to see me,
you can send me a ticket to the theater.

Thank you, Betty, for your help.

Have you ever done
the same thing for me?

Yes, at the Parc de Saint-Claude.

Can I kiss you?

You can't. You have to.

What a lovely family.

Your dad seems to be suffering.

He's coughing a lot.

Bertrand would be very
grateful if you came to see him.

Me?

Does he know
we're seeing each other?

Of course.

He wants to see me,
but do you know why?

Yes, but he'll tell you himself.

Don't worry,
it will be a friendly meeting.

You've become so heavy.

Claude.

Yes, my precious?

Can I ask you something?

You can ask me anything.

Come.

You know, I often have to hide.

She comes almost every day.

Wouldn't you like to have a
mother who loves you like that?

I don't think it exists.

You're right.

Please, let me talk to her.

Not today.

I have to talk to her first.

But I promise I'll do it.

When are you going
back to your mother's?

I'm not going back. I'm
staying with my father.

Are you sad?

My father's nice.

I have to go.

See you soon, Rose.

My child.

What are you doing here?

I was waiting for you.

Who brought you here?

Claude with his car.

When are you going to stop?

When my heart hurts.

And who's going to be in
trouble if I bring you back sick?

You. I'm not risking anything.

You're risking indigestion.

Come on, that's enough.

It seems this child
needs authority.

Miss Farrange is used
to run her little world.

At least when I'm not here.

That's why we have to ask Betty
to take Mrs. Wix to Dad's.

Maisie.

Why are you looking at me like that?

I have no authority over your mother.

That's what you think.

For example?

I know Betty loves you a lot.

And she trusts you.

You teach her psychology, Mrs. Wix?

Don't you think it's a little early?

The observation of adults is a
discipline for which she has facilities.

Please, Claude. Will you talk to Betty?

And you haven't talked to your father?

Yes, but he's afraid of his wife.

He only does what she wants.

Yes?

Master Cormier's office
is asking for you, Madam.

We'll never make it.

I can't bother him for the moment.

I'll ask him to call you
back after his meeting.

You're welcome.

It's him!

Maisie, where are you going?

Maisie, I remember we met yesterday.

Not so long ago, your wife accused me
of maternity dizziness.

I'm tempted to return the reproach.

Don't worry, Maisie
has plenty of tenderness.

Calm down, my kitten.

You're suffocating me.

You were right, Maisie hasn't forgotten
her reservations.

Master Cormier is in
charge of Bertrand's affairs.

Baron de Secondzac.

Sir.

You should call your office, Pierre.

Come on, leave us now.

Come on, please.

See you later.

Thank you for coming to me.

Please sit down.

Bertrand.

Are you all right?

Yes, I'm fine.

I'm fine.

Don't worry.

Forgive me for getting to the point,
Mr. de Secondzac.

I hear your relationship with my ex-wife
isn't going so well.

That's a modest euphemism.

Our relationships were tense,
then broken.

It's Ida who chose to put an
end to it for a mistake she made.

That doesn't concern me.

What concerns me,
on the other hand,

is Maisie's protection,

and her education.

This poor Ida has never
been an exemplary mother,

but today she's crossing the line.

Since when haven't she seen
her daughter?

Since the day after our fight,
I think.

Mr. de Secondzac,

I intend to revise the judgment

that set the modalities of
my daughter's protection.

I know you love Maisie very much.

That doesn't require any effort.

We intend to request your
testimony, Baron.

It's yours, sir.

I have nothing more to lose.

I'm going to the hospital, Bertrand.

The professor will be
here at the end of his shift.

I'll wait for you outside.

Maisie,

your step-father refuses
to leave if you don't kiss him.

Daddy is very sick, isn't he?

The professor is here. Your
father can't be in better hands.

Is that true?

Cross of wood, cross of iron.

And your promise?

What promise?

I know very well what
you're talking about, Miss.

Don't worry.
The messenger kept his word,

and I promised to ask
your father the question.

Are you coming back soon?

Yes. Your father still needs me.

Do you think Daddy is going to die?

Why do you say that?

No, he's just got bronchitis, that's all.

You don't know how to lie.

I forbid you to speak
like that. Do you hear me?

Are you going to see Mummy?

I don't feel like it anymore.

I understand.

Mum asked you to bring me back?

I don't even know if
I'll ever see you again.

My mother knows you're here?

She's the one who called me
last night at your father's request.

I'm meeting him in a moment.

So you're staying here?

I saw my room earlier.

It's very beautiful.

So, do we all have
our own little world at hand?

Are we happy?

Thank you, Betty, thank you.

No, I should be thanking you.

I didn't know where to start.

Miss Wix will be very useful to us.

My husband is waiting for you, Miss.

Can I come in?

You can kiss your father
and leave us. We need to talk.

Are you all right, Dad?

I feel a little tired.

But I'm fine.

Ah, the famous Miss Wix.

Welcome to this house, Miss.

Sir.

You know, Miss Wix,

that my daughter,

who has no confidence in nature,

has the unique gift of making herself

the family she dreams of.

She's already found a mother.

A very good choice, by the way.

And now she's making herself
a grandmother.

It wasn't without harm.
The fight was tough.

She doesn't adopt just anyone.

So leave us now.

And don't hide behind the armchair.

I was sure I'd find you here.

You're going straight to my house.

I'm sorry, Miss,

but I haven't seen you in weeks.

And I haven't received a salary.

I consider myself free
of any commitment.

Perfect.

In that case, I'll take
care of my daughter.

Maisie, come with me.

Sorry, but for the moment,

you have no right to this child.

I'm her mother.

It's not a maid who's
going to dictate my behavior.

You will soon have to respond
to this behavior, Madam.

I'm going to fix this right now.

Dad! Dad!

I'm very sorry, Madam.

I'm not alone.

Leave me alone.

Dad! Maisie! Dad!

I forbid you to go through that door.

Get out of my way, you whore.

I hear you want to take custody
of my daughter?

It's not a pretension, Madam.

It's a new judgment,

which you will know tomorrow at first.

What are you saying?

You will have the right to see
your daughter once a month.

You'll have to find the time again.

Once a month?

It's more than you've
done for her at the moment.

You bastard.

Please, Madam.

Mr. Parrot is sick.

You're putting his health at risk.

- I hope so!
- Leave this room.

Put her outside.

I'm going to see my daughter.

Dad!

Dad!

We didn't even wait until after the funeral
to file for summary judgment.

And yet, despite Bertrand's
death, we have no chance.

The judge is very upset with her behavior.

And above all, Master Cormier
has found new witnesses.

Even Commander Lantier
has agreed to testify against her.

He's a nice commander.

None of your wife's friends
have agreed to support her.

It's incredible, everyone
is supporting him.

When is the divorce?

She's dragging it out.

She really cares about
the rest of the barons.

Yes, it's possible.

It's stupid, but I'm starting to pity her.

Then you deserve to be beatified.

Where does this indulgence come from?

As long as I loved her, I refused to
accept the reason for her behavior.

What is this reason?

Bertrand desired her
until the birth of Maisie.

And then he got rid of her.

Completely.

Worse...

I think he always despised her.

She conceived a mortal hatred
for him at first,

but also for the whole world.

And yet,

she only loved him.

Tell me about you.

Do you still go backstage
at the boulevard?

No, I was dismissed from there as well,
probably because

I no longer have the means
to finance acting.

What are you going to do?

Work, I think.

I've been avoiding it so far,
but now...

You have a law degree,
it seems to me.

Yes.

It seems to me, yes.

Why?

Well...

You know, we opened
Bertrand's will this morning.

Maisie is a rich heiress.

She is a universal legatee.

Madame Wix has a nice pension
and will continue to take care of her.

As for me, I read about the profit
on most of my husband's assets.

There are some important businesses there.

And I will need help.

Particularly when it comes to law.

I'm totally incompetent.

It won't be up to you to judge.

It's very generous of you.

On the contrary,

that's the way I see my interests.

And then,

Maisie will have you in
her immediate vicinity.

Are you going on holiday?

Maisie and I had planned a trip,

but Madame Wix will go with her.

Too many things have
fallen on my poor shoulders.

I have to be present.

But, it's not here.

She mustn't discover the car.

Give me that.

Let's walk a bit.

Do you want to?

Does he live here?

Yes, he does.

Hello, Maisie.

Hello, sir.

This is my step-father,

Claude de Secondzac.

Mr. Toubier,

Rose's father.

We'd like to talk to you.

It's very important.

Maisie, you are not reasonable.

Mathilde has never seen
so many flowers.

There will be more.

More flowers?

From whom?

From people who love you.

Do you remember?

One day,
you were looking over there.

You said to me,

look, she looks like Mathilde.

I went to see her,

but I told you there was
no one there.

Well?

I lied.

There was someone.

There was Rose
playing with her dog.

Why did you lie?

Rose looks a lot like Mathilde.

I didn't want her to hurt you.

Did you see her again?

Yes.

We became friends.

Is she here?

Yes.

I'm ready.

Rose!

Mathilde!

My little girl.

You're part of the conspiracy, too.

Of the conspiracy.

And of the continuation
of the conspiracy.

I came for an official request
from Rose's father.

He agreed to let us have his daughter

once a week on your return.

You're going to have
difficult Thursdays, Mrs. Wix.

We're not late, Mrs. Wix.

I beg you, think of my heels.

I won't be quiet
as long as I'm here.

This is a sleeper car, Mrs. Wix.

No one's going to steal them.

It's here. Car 5.

Here, sir.

The tickets.

I have them, Mrs. Wix.

Mrs. Farrange.

Mrs. Wix.

Your bags are in the compartment.

Goodbye, ma'am.

Goodbye, Mr. Claude.

Don't worry,
I'll take care of this girl.

She'll make you a leader.

I'd be surprised.

Remember, I want a telegram a day.

Thank you.

Goodbye, my kitten.

Don't forget us.

And make sure you return us
Mrs. Wix in good condition.

You're responsible.

They're both handsome.

You think they'll get married?

I hope not.

You know what marriage is like.

Maybe it's better the second time.