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Oops, I touched you. Is that all right?

What's new?

I need to come by the house.

I can't stop you from living at home.

That's not what I meant.

I just need to pick up a few things.

I'll work it out with Diane.

Leave Diane out of this.

We're adults, after all.

Right, of course.

I'd like to talk to you.

To explain.

I regret it.

I really regret it.

This guy is nothing.

- It just happened at a time... - I can't.

I don't want to know.

Please.

Go home if you want. I'll leave.

I'll go to Tom's.

His wife is going on a trip.

Give me till tomorrow, okay?

- Hélène? - Wait a minute, I'm waxing.

Hélène...

Yes.

I've been thinking a lot.

I can't go on like this.

What?

I thought success

would make me feel fulfilled, but instead I feel empty.

I think I need a break... to get out of politics.

Do something else.

I could spend more time with the kids.

With you.

What do you say?

You could find a job in Geneva like you wanted.

We could put your career in priority.

Are you done?

Finished with your little speech?

Listen to me carefully.

You're going to pull yourself together

like a man,

take a shower, get dressed,

finish your fucking campaign, and you're going to win.

For me.

For us.

So this wasn't all for nothing.

PANDORA

Give justice the resources it demands.

Did you know Samuel is a Steve McQueen fan?

He has tons of posters of him.

He put me up last night. I didn't know where to sleep.

So?

- Delpierre took over the file. - Damn! It had to fall on him.

Is he meek like they say?

It's surely going to be a vacation after me.

Will you shake him up?

You already pre-chewed the job.

Let's see if he eats up your regurgitation.

- I'll do everything I can. - Okay.

When will you know about your new position?

Soon, I imagine, seeing the shortage of judges.

Hello?

It's me.

Claire, wait. Don't hang up.

- You must be furious. - Van Dyck.

I wanted to talk to you to explain.

This harassment thing...

I had to defend myself, you know?

I apologize, Claire.

Claire?

Claire...

Don't let him...

- Too late. - You did what you had to do.

Now you have to lie low.

He can't get away with it.

We can go.

Come on, Mark. Come on!

The article helped.

And the fact the judge was fired.

Now you'll be facing average citizens.

Mark!

The elections are coming up, and you're not focused.

Yes, the article, average citizens.

If they ask you about the affair...

I'll say it isn't for a political debate.

Exactly. Come on, this way.

Not clear, Mr. Van Dyck.

You can't previously condemn

as you said, "Corruption has to stop,"

and now, wish Mr. Delval to return to political life.

I meant return to his life, not to politics.

Stop with the political-speak.

Gentlemen, let's we move on, our citizens have other questions.

Good evening, sir.

- Good evening. - We're listening.

Mr. Van Dyck talks about the role of the justice system.

A question about the justice system

but no more on the Andorp trial, please.

My daughter was hit by a car by a reckless driver two years ago.

And she died...

two days later.

This man still walks free, his trial has not been held and...

Thank you, sir, for your testimony.

Mr. Van Dyck, what are your proposals

on the financing of the justice system?

You're right.

The funding of the justice system is...

Mr. Van Dyck?

It is due to the cutbacks made by the varying parties

- of previous governments... - I see you coming.

It wasn't just the left in power back then.

At PLF, refunding the justice system is at the top of our priorities.

Our goal is to reduce by half

the backlog of court cases in five years.

With what money?

How much will it cost?

- I can tell you that. - We're looking at 150 million...

Excuse me?

750 million. You'd need 750 million to...

Where would you get it?

That's a technical detail.

A technical detail? Are you kidding?

- There are several solutions... - We know where to find this money.

A wealth tax.

That could bring in at least 727 million euros.

I'm saying it without hesitation.

You've caused the economy to collapse!

- Now that's incredible! - Gentlemen, please...

You were terrible.

I don't mean your hesitations. You had no conviction.

We should have attacked him on Europe like I said.

It'd have gone better if I'd had a good briefing on funding sources.

That's not why you were lamentable.

- Lamentable? - Yes.

It's the first time I've under performed.

And the last one! Believe me!

What's going on?

Huh?

Even if we do win this election, the hardest part is yet to come!

I've sacrificed everything for you! You're not giving up now!

Give me a fucking break!

Gladly.

Anybody there?

Anybody there?

I'll call her again.

Don't, it's useless.

Don't leave her another message!

Honey, it's Mom again.

Why don't you answer?

We're looking for you, we're at the squat.

Please call us back.

It's useless!

- Do something then! - I'm checking the address.

Your new HQ?

So... Delpierre?

The case?

Don't tell me he's already closed it.

Shit... Moron!

The phone turning up at the night shop

was enough for him.

He thinks the rapists filmed it.

It fits with other cases of gang rape.

- But the assistant, the shoes... - He doesn't care.

He's drowning in urgent cases. He's convinced it's an accomplice.

What if we open a new investigation? For spreading images of crime?

- What if Ludivine filed a complaint? - Doesn't she want to move on?

- No, I can contact her. - Stop!

- No, you stop! - Why do you persist?

See what this case has cost you?

- This is about justice. - Really?

It's not your wounded ego talking?

This guy filmed a rape.

He broadcast it to boost his career. So don't talk to me about ego!

Sadly, he's not the first politician to lie and he won't be the last!

Excuse me, but...

Are you not obsessing over this to avoid your own problems?

The verdict in the highly publicized Andorp trial is due today.

Thirteen people are facing charges including:

Active and passive corruption, forgery and use of forgeries.

Will the defendants be convicted?

The answer is today, after several days of debate

on the validity of the investigation.

Some of the follow-up investigations are approaching their prescription.

The court of Brussels will give its judgment this afternoon.

- Are you okay? - Yeah.

Peter is very caring, really motherly.

How is he?

He's putting on a brave face but I think it's hard on him.

I'll stay with the grandparents, to give you two some space.

- Are you sure? - She prefers it.

It's going to be fine.

Okay.

All rise.

In view of all the information in my possession,

I retain the impartiality of the proceedings

has been affected, as is right to a fair trial.

What may be the relationship between the investigating judge...

- It's okay. - ...with the MP Mark Van Dyck,

her investigation cannot be considered reliable.

I therefore declare all proceedings inadmissible.

Go on.

- Should I follow her? - No.

- The Andorp ruling? - The defendants were happy.

But the mood was gloomy.

- A dismissal. - No, an acquittal, not a dismissal.

Correctional court.

It's crazy all these guys can go home without a hitch.

An appeal is still possible.

Then they'd have to restart this long investigation.

Their lawyers will drag it out until its prescription.

What?

I didn't think it'd go down like this.

- Do you have a pitch? - Yeah.

A rant about the impunity of elected officials, the elites,

in any institutional system.

I don't think so.

Andorp's for the news.

- Caroline, you're in charge... - Hold on, Serge.

I thought it was important to educate young people

about patriarchy, politics and so on?

The panda is finally pregnant at the zoo.

It took months to get the male hard.

Short on the news and complete online.

Sasha, you're in charge.

- Are you fucking with me? - No. The species is almost extinct.

Is biodiversity beneath you?

Is there a problem?

You made me cover Andorp

and suddenly you give it to someone else.

Is there a problem?

I got told off by the guys upstairs.

They want us to keep a low profile on this, especially you.

Nothing to do with the other night?

- No. Did it make you uncomfortable? - No.

- How's it going with the pandas? - Very exciting.

Is it big?

- Excuse me? - The panda's one.

You're dumb.

You'll make it to the Pulitzer.

- You haven't figured me out yet. - I'm working on it.

- Mommy! - My dear.

- Are you okay? - Yes!

- Your brother? - Playing video games.

- Join him. - Really?

Yes.

Wait!

She's been here twice and this time around the kids.

- Calm down, I'm here now. - What does she want from you?

She thinks I can help save her sister.

I told her I couldn't do anything,

- but she won't leave me alone. - She scares me.

I'll call the cops next time.

No, don't do that. I'll talk to her.

She's been through a lot. She doesn't need police troubles.

Okay, but I don't want to see her here again.

She seems completely insane.

It must be your mom. She's not happy.

What?

What's happened? Hélène!

I sold the rest of her furniture with her house.

Her furniture? Why didn't you tell me?

When?

I could have done something.

You know she's attached to her past.

Do you think I enjoy dealing with all this?

You'd have her furniture piled up here?

Yes? Hello, Mom.

Yes, it's me.

I'll be right there.

What's happened?

She's taken quite some sleeping pills.

It might be a cry for help.

She's not like that at all!

Calm down, sir. The doctor saw her.

She'll sleep until tomorrow.

You left her a box of sleeping pills?

That's completely irresponsible!

You're going to be hearing from me! Believe me!

Mom?

So?

It was a suicide attempt.

I'm going back.

- I'll spend the night with her. - Wait.

Taking three sleeping pills is not a suicide attempt.

I knew I had to take care of her.

I should've prepared her for the sale

and kept some furniture.

- So it's my fault? - No.

We can't leave her like this. She's coming to live with us.

No, that's out of the question!

I swear, Mark, it's either her or me.

She's manipulating you!

You're the only one who can't see it.

She did it on purpose to make you feel guilty.

- And it's working! - You hate her that much?

She's the one who hates everyone. And you the most!

My mother doesn't hate me. I'm her son.

But it's obvious she hates you!

She hates you, Mark!

And you run after her like a tortured puppy!

How can you be so blind?

My mother loves me.

Okay?

Good evening.

- Good evening. - This way.

Please, after you.

- You're all alone here? - Now, yes.

Do you feel safe?

There's not much to steal.

And you parents?

We don't understand each other.

But...

can't a friend put you up?

I'm fine here.

If you want, I can help you now I'm not in charge of your case.

I have the right.

You could have told me this on the phone.

Yes.

But I...

- I owe you an apology. - Ah.

Why?

I made a terrible mistake.

With Van Dyck.

Because of that, your case was closed.

Yes, I know that. Thank you.

You know we can reopen the investigation?

You only need to file a complaint against the one who filmed.

- Have you been told? - Yes.

- And? - And?

- Will you do it? - No.

Why not?

It's none of your business.

It could help you.

- I have a hunch who it might be. - Great.

I'm sorry but I don't understand.

And I don't understand why you persist!

Don't you want to know who it is?

- You don't want justice? - Leave me alone!

It's my rape, not yours!

Sorry, I just wanted to know and be sure...

And I need to be sure that my sister is alive and free!

Listen...

I contacted a lawyer.

Mr. Balci, he's a friend.

He's worked in Saudi Arabia, he has contacts.

He knows how things work there.

- Okay. - Here's his number.

I told him about you.

He's waiting for your call.

Great...

Thank you.

Mom?

Mom?

Mom, look!

Look!

Mom?

Mom, look!

Mom!

Look at me!

Mom!

Mom!

Look!

Mom!

It's okay.

- I'm here. - I'm tired.

- Really tired. - That's normal.

You still need rest.

My... My house...

My things...

It'll be okay.

I'll stay with you all day.

Nothing else matters.

Rest.

It'll be okay.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

There!

- No hard feelings? - In war, like war.

To Thérèse, who was wonderful!

This victory is thanks to you.

And thanks to Mom

who sacrificed herself for the family.

Diane, please...

It's not forbidden to speak up.

- Diane. - What?

Drop it.

It's a shame

that Peter isn't here.

What?

It's not forbidden to speak up.

- I didn't say anything. - Can't we just make peace now?

- I'm not going to thank her. - It's okay.

It's not a big deal.

You're the one who got us into this.

Yvonne, we said we'd drop it.

I'm very happy that it ended well for you.

You don't care.

- Grandma, that's not fair. - What do you know?

It was always like that with your mother.

How?

- Go on! - That's how it is.

Some children don't love their parents.

Time to eat.

Your mother has calmed down.

The champagne is helping.

And the other one, did she leave?

Who?

You know very well who I mean.

Claire, it ended 25 years ago.

Right. But it still lasted 15 years.

She's just my lawyer.

And a friend.

I'm sorry.

For what?

For forcing me to keep the secret?

I couldn't even look Mom in the eyes anymore.

It wouldn't have made any difference to tell her.

She didn't want to know.

This is our life,

the life we chose.

I wanted so much not to be like her.

You succeeded.

I didn't want to be like you either.

But I did everything the same.

It's human to be tempted by something different.

Are you saying that to console me or to justify yourself?

This thing with Van Dyck,

it had nothing to do with my investigation.

It happened long after the searches.

I know.

And I thank you for not setting the record straight.

Thank you, really.

You took my good sides too.

Stubbornness, hubris...

You're not afraid of anything, my girl.

Excuse me, but I thought that...

they were doing everything they could.

No. They've stopped the talks.

They send a letter every two weeks to the embassy

but it's pure formality.

But new negotiations have been reopened...

I haven't heard anything about that. By whom?

An MP who's helping me.

And...

he told me he'd been to Morocco,

and had spoken with a Saudi prince...

and my sister was transferred to an isolated cell in Tabuk,

and her extradition was under way.

Listen...

I am very sorry,

but my source is certain.

Your sister is in the prison in Jubbah.

The prison in Tabuk has been closed for months.

And I assure you

there are no extradition negotiations.

I am very sorry.

If anything changes, I'll keep you informed...

- How are you? - What?

I mean... I'm happy to see you like this.

- In good shape. - You say that because you're losing.

Because you scared me.

Will you look at that!

Mom...

What? What's wrong?

I've always had like a void inside.

You were a difficult boy.

Difficult?

That's not what I remember.

I did everything to make you happy.

- You're saying it's all my fault? - No, it's just this feeling.

It's heavy...

- It's painful. - You're telling me about pain?

You think I don't know what it's like to suffer?

- You think I have to suffer more? - I'm trying to understand.

I was a good mother.

I did my best.

- I know, Mom, it's not that... - And God knows it wasn't easy.

Aren't you being unfair?

What do you know about fairness?

I was all alone.

All alone!

I should have put myself first a bit more!

I'm sorry, Mom.

What's wrong with you?

Pull yourself together!

Get up!

Look at you!

You look like a loser.

A good-for-nothing.

A little wuss!

Let go of me.

I'm warming up.

I have pictures of you in a night shop,

with very nice shoes.

I'll hold on to them. They might come in handy one day.

Oh yeah? One day?

Till then, good luck finding a job!

Then you turn off the light, okay?

- Good night, my dear. - Good night.

Come on, Alice, go to bed.

Who's the lady?

Come on, get to bed!

Come on. I said get to bed!

Get in bed now.

- Good night. - Good night, Mommy.

- Mark Van Dyck. Leave your... - Shit!

This is the police. What's your emergency?

There's a woman outside my house. She looks threatening.

- Where is this woman exactly? - I don't know.

I don't see her anymore. It's just that I...

I'm alone with my kids

and this is the third time I've seen her in two days.

- Do you know this person? - I don't, but my husband does.

She's unstable, apparently.

- What is her name? - Ludivine...

Gilson.

File a complaint at the station tomorrow.

- Call if she comes back. - Okay.

Thank you.

MARK VAN DYCK SUPPORTED BY HIS LOVED ONES

HÉLÈNE AND MARK, A GREAT PARTNERSHIP

Shit.

Fuck...

What happened?

What are you doing?

I had a talk with Mom and...

I need to think a bit.

Are you going to stay there?

Yes. Go to bed. I need a moment alone.

I tried to call you many times.

The girl came back.

- When? - I called, but you didn't answer.

I was with the kids, scared.

She dropped this off.

I called the police.

I told you not to. Did they come?

No. When I called them she was already gone.

I'm making a statement tomorrow.

No.

I'll sort this out. Let me handle it.

- I'll put her back to bed. - Hey!

Don't worry. I'll be right there.

Go to sleep now.

Peter?

Turn it off, please.

I can't do it...

It's your fault...

I can't leave you.

You don't have to.

I can't get over the fact that you slept with that asshole.

I know you don't want to hear it, but I need to tell you.

I screwed it all up.

But...

I couldn't help it.

It's like a path under my feet. I had to follow it. I just had to.

For me.

It had nothing to do with him.

It could have been anyone.

It's just that...

right now I'm running into every wall.

In my job too...

I can't stop.

It's like if...

I have to get to the bottom of everything.

I think I'm afraid of getting old.

I'm not saying this so you'll stay or forgive me.

I'm saying this because you're the only one I can tell.

- Why were you at my home? - Your wife knows you're a liar?

Leave my family alone or you'll regret it!

What are you going to do? I'm curious.

"I've things under control, Ms. Gilson!"

"Trust me, Ms. Gilson!" You bastard!

There are no negotiations!

- There's not even a prison in Tabuk! - I don't know what's your source

but I swear the negotiations are moving forward!

- Things are still unofficial, okay? - That's enough!

Stop lying to me!

I'll tip you off to Delval! She's waiting for this!

Look, it's ringing!

No, don't do that!

Let go!

Let go!

You are such a piece of shit! A coward! A loser!

Shut up!

- Shut up! - Let me go!

Shut up! Fuck!

Shut the fuck up.

Shut up...

Edited by: Lucie Monteau www.plint.com