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Come on.

Jamil. Friend.

Brother. Soulmate. Feeling okay?

I'm the king of the world!

Pierce. Jack.

After you.

No. After you.

Please.

No, I insist.

I insist.

Early bird gets the muffin.

Thank you very much.

Walken the Schmelzen saying.

Bless you.

Oh. How's anyone meant to remember a title like that, let alone be able to

pronounce it?

I heard we've got the director and the star on board.

Yeah, they joined us last night.

So, what's the film about?

Well, judging by the poster, I'd say it was a weepy, definitely one for date

night.

Wake you, wake you, rise and shine, and welcome to another day in paradise.

What time is it?

Breakfast time.

Oh, wow.

Brownie points.

Mm -hmm.

Scene as we've docked in Cannes. How do you find the scene of film?

Yes, that's exactly what they'd want.

Two nobodies mingling with the stars.

That sounds like a challenge.

Look,

if you can pull that off... Go on.

then there will be a very special, intimate treat for you

later.

I'm in love with the ocean and I got a feeling I'm sailing tonight.

It's because of you that I'll always remember.

I'm going on an adventure with you.

Right this way, Mrs.

Merriweather, your usual table.

Piers, I have told you a million times, it's Carol.

C for cabaret, A for Annie, R for ragtime, O for Oliver, L for Lorelei,

for... Oh, come on.

It's the one I'm on the big award for.

Elvis.

Evita!

How's Mrs. M this morning?

All the better for seeing you, Jack.

But I did have some terrible news last night.

I'm sorry to hear that. Anything I can help with?

Well, I should hope so.

All the tickets are gone for your next show.

Oh.

You'll just have to come up on stage with me then. Oh, don't tempt me.

Once these pins get going, I will be high -kicking till dawn.

Oh, don't worry.

I'll make sure you get a seat.

Oh, could you make it two?

I might meet a fella.

That was a joke, Chip.

Just in case you're looking now.

Maybe Piers could accompany you.

I'd need to check. I'll probably be needed on the bridge.

That's a yes, then.

Sounds like you've got yourself a date.

Wonderful. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to see a man about to film.

Enjoy.

I do like a man in uniform.

And Herr Altman is just through there for you, Miss McQuinn.

All right, Chuckle.

I've got eyes. I don't need a guide.

Actually, my name's Colin.

Yeah, but you look like a chuckles.

When you said we'd be arriving by boat, I was expecting a luxury yacht.

Oh, that's all I need.

Can I get you a drink, Herr Altman?

Give me a schnapps. A bottle.

Now.

That was my agent.

Erin Daniels is coming to my screening.

Erin Daniels is in Cannes?

Of all the film critics, I didn't want showing up. It had to be her.

She hates my films.

Chill out.

I'll deal with her.

Mr. Altman, I'm Jack Grayling, the ship's resident starter.

Until I came aboard.

I'll get straight to the point. I'm after two tickets for your film.

You've got some front.

And Blackpool want it back.

I'll swap a few front row seats for my show, with all the schnapps you can

drink. Deal?

Schnapps is good.

No one will be coming anyway.

Good afternoon, and the stars are out. And by stars, I mean the stars of

So welcome to Cannes, the land of cellulite dreams.

I mean, celluloid.

Exemplary docking, Kate.

Worthy of one of Mallow's gold stars.

What?

Jack has managed to get his ticket to a film premiere.

Wow.

Oh,

it's this afternoon.

Hey, why not take the rest of the day off?

Go enjoy yourself.

Are you sure?

Genieten van het leven.

You deserve it.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Ah, Miss McQueen.

I need to get changed or bog off.

Ah, yes.

Well, I hope you have a great screening.

Must be very exciting.

Sorry.

I was waiting tables this time a few years ago. I should know better.

It's fine.

What do you think of this one?

Or shall I try them all on?

Like Impressive Woman.

I love that film.

What's that line she said?

There's so many. I quite like, well, you can colour me happy.

But you should be changed by now.

You can't just waltz in here.

I will waltz, I will jitterbug, I will bolero. Now find a dress and get a move

on. I'll join you when I'm good and ready.

No one holds up my screening.

Steady, Werner.

Remember who you're talking to.

Now run along and wait like a good boy should.

What did he say?

Uh, that you look amazing in whatever you wear.

I could get used to them.

I could too.

You never looked more beautiful.

Turn that.

I was thinking.

I think it's time we made my staying over in your cabin a bit more permanent.

Official. So, move along. People, please, move along.

Move along.

Here goes our five seconds of fame.

Sorry. Not sorry. Excuse me.

I've been a little bit overdressed, Jack.

I haven't any popcorn.

You can always tell financiers from the grease in their palm.

Though to be fair, that one has a lot riding on my film.

Werner Altmann.

I don't believe we've met.

First Officer Kate Wood. Thank you so much for the ticket.

Oh, my pleasure.

Maybe we could talk after the screening over a drink?

That is a great title.

You even speak German.

You truly are a dream come true.

She truly is.

Sadly, she's taken.

Erin, I heard you were coming to Cannes.

How wonderful.

You're going to wish I'd come to top up my can.

I saw an early screening of your film.

Mimi's performance is more wooden than Noah's Ark.

Your film's going to die.

Quicker than a bonfire in a blizzard.

Mimi! Please, I just want to talk.

Yeah, well, even up, even up, even up. Get back to the hotel and stay there.

I need to see Mimi. Do it, Lucien.

Please excuse my son.

Just so you know, you are going to give bonus film a five -star review.

Over my dead body.

I have a reputation. I'm not going to tell you twice.

Am I a cloud alone?

Cotton drifting through time and place.

Choked with rain.

Oh, is he?

He is.

When is something going to happen?

Shh.

She's not talking about the clouds. She's there now.

Shh, shh, shh.

There.

See? Even the sound becomes bolder.

to wander for eternity across an endless grey blue sky

until another lonely cloud appears and reaches across

the firmament towards me

Are you okay? Yeah, I'm fine.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

Did they find anything?

The stockholders think the champagne glass is the murder weapon, but there

no fingerprints.

Must have been wiped clean.

So do you think someone left the screening and followed her?

Possibly. Or they were out here waiting for her in the foyer.

I checked the CCTV.

Tell me this isn't true.

Verna, I'm so sorry.

I was waiting outside on the street.

When I didn't hear any applause, I thought it was because people hated my

So this, this feels so very bittersweet.

Yes.

You all right?

I liked Mimi.

She was nice underneath the door.

Made it all the way from a waitress to superstardom.

Speaking of superstardom, has Colin told you about the trainee post for the Ents

team?

Why would he do that?

Because it's your dream, Jamil.

Maybe once.

But I was just an elf last Christmas.

I... Don't think it's the life for me.

He's not looking for an elf, is he?

Come on, this is your moment.

Yeah?

Thank you for thinking of me, Frankie, but... I think that ship has sailed.

So much for the CCTV cover in the lobby.

Well,

let's think about who's still in the frame.

Other than just about everyone who was at the screening, you mean.

We just need to narrow it down.

Who had a motive?

I'll kick things off with Werner.

A director who went for a wander instead of watching his own masterpiece.

A bit convenient, but why kill Mimi?

Well, according to Erin Daniels, her performance was so bad, it was going to

turn Werner's film into a box office disaster.

Then why cast her in the first place?

He'd have known she wasn't great.

I'm going to offer up Lucien, Erin's son.

Now, there's a stalker.

He was escorted out of the cinema.

He could have lived back in.

We should check out the hotel he's been staying at, see if they remember him

coming back.

Can't you two go anywhere without someone getting murdered?

Seemingly not.

It's unfair.

Two years ago, Mimi was a nobody.

And the minute she becomes a somebody, her dreams die with her.

I hope you lock him up.

Lock her up.

The director.

He threatened Mimi right in front of me. When you say threatened, what did he

say?

Well, I think he threatened her. My German's not so good.

Well, can you remember any of it?

It was the way he said it.

You know, he didn't like Mimi calling the shots. You could see it in his eyes.

Didn't expect to see you back on the ship.

The police let me go the minute they established I wasn't in the cinema when

Mimi was killed.

To the only person who was more wooden in life than she is in death.

I've heard nice attributes.

If she was such a bad actress, why did you cast her?

Oh, the cameras loved her. She was gorgeous.

So that's all it took.

Well, it's a rare quality and one that only the stars possess.

How well did you know Mimi?

Look, I've told all of this to the police.

So you really walked around for an hour and a half while your film was playing,

and you didn't go back into the cinema at any point?

My film took months to conceive, to create, to edit.

It's my piece de resistance.

I was more than happy to spend another 90 minutes waiting for my applause.

Presumably, you would have been recognized.

Did you sign any autographs or anything?

I'm not fond of these questions.

Last one.

Don't suppose you saw Lucian Daniels hanging around outside?

He was a little too fond of Mimi.

Of course he was.

He and Mimi were engaged.

He melted like winter slush when she broke it off.

That's four concierges we've spoken to. There's got to be an easier way of

finding someone.

Well, anyone who's anyone who can stay at one of these hotels.

See? What did I tell you?

It's all about the shoe leather.

Lucien, we met yesterday at the premiere.

I don't remember much about it.

Do you know where your mother is?

She's in the bar.

They're writing a review.

Do you mind if I ask you a few questions? Yes, I do.

I know you're in shock, but I want to find who did this to Mimi.

And I'm sure you do too.

It's the love of my life. I get that, Lucian.

But I've got half a picture of what happened.

And I need help filling in the other half.

I know you were there at the time. I wasn't.

Surely you remember my mum ordering me back here like I was a five -year -old.

Did anyone see you come back to the hotel?

I don't have a clue.

I went straight to my room and drank myself stupid.

If you've ever wondered what passing a kidney stone feels like, try sitting

through Werner Altman's latest mess.

Note to Werner, we're over your oeuvre.

Hi. Kate Woods. We met at the screening. I wondered if you had a minute.

Take a wild guess.

I know that Mimi really hurt your son.

That little harlot was a player.

She played both of us.

Probably the only convincing bit of acting she ever did. My son was obsessed

with her.

That must have been really difficult for you.

Well, the good news is Mimi's gone.

So now Lucien can move on.

Well, it looks like everything worked out perfectly.

Are we done?

Only Werner's film's the most talked -about thing he can, and my editors are

chomping at the bit to hear what I've got to say.

Well, I suppose you could say whatever you like now that Mimi's dead.

What does that mean?

I noticed the warning she gave you.

If you're looking to find out who did this, my money's on Werner.

People will flock to his film now, won't they?

A dead starlet.

Money can't buy that kind of notoriety.

I can't believe I'll never see Mimi again.

So it was a long -term relationship?

Two years.

I met her at a film launch.

As usual, my mother had dragged me along while she marched around, putting a

fear of going into people.

Then she asked me to go up to an Irish bar.

Mimi was serving and... You got talking.

Amazingly enough.

She became inseparable.

She came everywhere with me and Mum.

She came in Vermont, on a day in a must -eat dining at the best restaurant.

Oh, that's on a film review with Dunnery.

Erin Daniels is the country's leading film critic.

The papers pay a fortune to syndicate her reviews.

So what went wrong between you and Mimi?

Bernard Altman did.

Not many cuts on a film she finished with me.

The package office.

It never happened.

Do you think Verna told her to end it with you?

Absolutely.

She's been besotted with every leading lady he cast.

Confusing.

And worse.

Thank you, Usher.

Okay, we need to take a deep dive into this. Verna Altman. Yes.

If it isn't my favorite investor, I hope you're holding a drink because I've got

some news for you.

My film is going to be seen all around the world now, which means you and I are

going to be making a lot of money together.

Bernard's film's going to be a smash hit. It wouldn't have gone any better

her. Let's hope we can place him at the scene, then.

I'm sorry, this is off -limits until the gendarmes finish here.

It's OK. We're actually helping the police.

Apologies. I didn't know.

Where do you want to start?

Simone.

Simone, you were at the cinema during the film, right?

Oui. I was on duty at the exit door. And you didn't see anyone leave?

Other than Mimi?

I was, um, enjoying the film too much.

Oh, you enjoyed it?

Spoke to me in a way so many films haven't.

The loneliness, the way the clouds block the sun when you need it most.

You must have felt that too.

So you didn't see Burner, for instance?

What do you think the director killed her?

Well, if he did, I don't know how he managed to do it without being seen.

Well, he's the director, no?

It's his job to tell you a story and to make you believe that the story is true.

What am I missing?

Okay.

The killer feeds Mimi, takes her champagne glass, munches a bit, and then

her with it.

and somehow no one hears or sees a thing.

And why would Werner cast an unknown waitress in his next big film?

Obviously, I was looking for an unknown.

Raw, barely formed, jelly, but eager to be molded. So I asked to see audition

tapes from all over France.

Mimi was English, though.

But she had moved to Paris, and when I saw her headshot, I cast her straight

away.

Lucien told us about your obsession.

With your leading lady, though.

Got the column lies?

Mimi wasn't the best actress.

We know that.

So what happened between you two?

Look, with all due respect, you don't seem to have many boundaries when it

to women.

You must understand, I'm old school.

From another era.

I had to learn the new ways, and all Mimi did was teach them to me.

And I learned that in this day and age, my approach is somewhat frowned upon and

can lead to accusations and possible cancellation.

She blackmailed you into giving her the role, didn't she?

One word from Mimi and you'd never make another film.

There was a fortune riding on this one, though.

But you knew it was doomed from the start because of her acting.

Filming her.

Watching her destroy your work day in, day out, must have really gotten to you.

In my defense, I thought that going to school would help Mimi, that she would

improve as she moved along.

A bit old for school, wasn't she?

I'm talking about the Cour Florent, the greatest acting academy in France.

A lot of students apply every year, and very few get accepted.

If it's so esteemed and exclusive, how did Mimi get in?

You can thank Erin Daniels for that.

She's on the board of trustees.

Why would she do that?

She hated Mimi.

Leave in town already?

Mum's been invited by Sergio Manero to a private screening for his new film.

Still got time for a quick chat.

Why, I've told you everything.

Have a seat.

Here's what I can't make fit.

A call goes out for an unknown French actress.

Mimi, who's English.

And terrible at acting.

Get the part.

Bernard calls Mimi.

Ask him about it.

Don't matter. Wait.

We have far more interesting people to spend our time with, so if you don't

mind. Tell me about Cor Florent.

What about it?

Why did you help Mimi get into that school?

This is ridiculous.

Oh, Lucian told me about the ski trips and the fancy hotels.

And that doesn't come cheap, so how did you pay for it?

It's none of your business.

The studio heads and the producers were terrified of you.

And they pay for your exotic lifestyle in return for a good review.

You were essentially taking bribes.

So when did Mimi find out?

Oh, that's what she was holding over you, wasn't it?

Do you want to tell them?

I didn't know she was going to use it over you.

She just asked how it was possible that we'd get to enjoy so many amazing things

and... Tell them the excitement. We heard Mimi tell you she expected a five

-star review.

If you'd have done that and your reputation as a critic, well, it would

been toast.

And you couldn't bear it, could you, Erin?

You saw Mimi leave.

And I think you went after her.

The girl on security was swept up in Werner's film.

And she didn't see you come back to your feet.

No one did.

That's not what happened.

The very idea that I could murder... Lucien, what are you doing?

All my life you've been ordering me about, acting as if you and only you

what's best for me.

Well, now I know what's best for you.

Lee, please.

Would you say that I'm messy, Jimmer? Like what?

In a bloke way?

It's crazy the pair sucks on a floor she's like...

Well, you have to have boundaries when living on a ship.

Sharing can be difficult.

Well, she didn't seem too keen.

Like me and Hassan, we have a very strict policy.

Him, me.

You share a cabin with Hassan. That makes sense.

I'd do anything to have my own space.

Maybe a window.

Like this.

If these were Hassan's... And I found them on my side of the cabin.

Let's just say we'd have a discussion.

Of course.

What?

Jamil?

You are brilliant.

I've got to go.

Mr. Beck.

Good morning to all passengers.

What couldn't wait?

The gloves.

She wasn't wearing them after the screening.

Uh, you're not making any sense.

The way Simone talked about Verna's film, it was almost as if we were

an actress.

Cor Florent.

Class of 2024.

Look, he went to Drumsville with Mimi.

Scene one.

Exterior. A beach.

Day.

A man wearing sunglasses stares up at the sun as we hear his inner monologue.

How can I feel your warm when you're so far away?

Verna.

Do you mind? I'm working on a new film idea.

You said that you viewed lots of audition tapes of actresses across

I did, and I chose Minnie.

Did you go to Cours Florent in person?

That's not unusual.

They always have an open casting call, a showcase for emerging talent.

Is that when Mimi seduced you?

Her ambition far outweighed her talent.

She saw me as a potential leg up.

And you saw her as a potential leg over.

There were rumors of a student with rare talent, a once -in -a -generation

actress.

Unfortunately, that wasn't Mimi.

Didn't drop you exploiting her, though, did it?

It was her who did all the chasing.

She knew that if word ever got out I seduced a naive student.

It would have ruined your reputation.

Yeah, she was not a good person.

Pot kettle black, Werner.

You never met that once -in -a -generation talent, did you?

No.

She never showed up.

Pardonnez -moi.

Have you got a minute?

You talking to me?

Oh, most definitely.

Why are you not wearing your gloves?

They are in my pocket, of course.

I'm not talking about those gloves, Simone.

I'm talking about the ones you threw away.

Sir, move along. I only have this pair.

What is this about?

You were wearing them in the auditorium.

Cotton drifting through time and place.

After the murder, you weren't.

There weren't any fingerprints on the champagne glass.

Not because someone had tried to wipe it, but because she didn't have to.

You English.

You have a wild imagination.

You knew Mimi was coming to Cannes.

The sight of her trick was something inside of you. Something long, buried.

You left the second you saw Mimi exit the auditorium.

This is nonsense.

I haven't even met her before yesterday.

You did, Simone.

I called Florent.

Excusez -moi?

The acting school.

You were both there the same year.

Look, we could just burn the school.

I know this is fun.

But this is a fantasy beyond fantasy.

It can't have been easy watching Mimi on that red carpet.

Your red carpet.

That was supposed to be your fame, wasn't it, Simone?

Your stardom.

All those cameras pointed at her.

And it should have been pointed at you.

I'd heard Perna was coming to audition me.

I was so excited.

But I needed to stay focused, so I went to all of my classes, one of which was a

stage fighting class.

Mimi was there.

She partnered with me, and she had this sword.

I didn't know she had removed the rubber tip, not until she stabbed me with it

in the neck.

She swore she didn't know it had fallen off.

But while I was having emergency surgery, she was auditioning with

I never went back to school.

For a year I could hardly even speak.

And all those dreams I once had, they dissolved into dark, heavy clouds.

I didn't dream again.

Bonjour, old friend.

Simone?

Recognize me now?

We should celebrate your success, no?

Why not?

After all, I earned it.

I should be the one who's up there on the screen.

Well, cry me a river, Simone.

No one wants to see that face in a close -up.

And whose fault is that?

You took it all away from me.

How do they think I'm... Lefort?

Lefort, indeed.

And for what it's worth, Simone, I'm sorry, but the police are on the way.

And there she is.

The one and only Carol Merriweather.

Jack, what's all this?

This is a very special moment.

It has come to our attention that you have been traveling with us for a full

year. So today is your and our anniversary.

A year.

I'm still finding my ceiling.

Well, we all wanted to say a very big thank you for all of the wonderful

we've been on together.

It's been a pleasure tending to your cabin and now calling you a friend.

Jimmy.

I'm going to be blubbering in a minute. We'll all need water wings.

When I first came on board, I thought I wanted to get away.

I didn't realise it's that I needed to be with people.

And you've all become like the biggest family in the whole world.

Thank you all for that.

When you lose your husband or your soul mate, you need that family more than

anything.

So, thank you. Well, this is just a little something from us, and we've all

signed it on the back.

Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention, please?

We are celebrating this wonderful Lady Carol, who has been on this ship for one

year. So please join us in singing.

Happy anniversary to you.

Happy anniversary to you.

Happy anniversary, dear Carol.

Happy anniversary to you.

The only Mr.

Jack Braylon.

Looks like we made it.

Look how far we've come, my baby.

Mine took the long way.

someday they said I'll bet they'll never make

it but just look at us holding on

Oh, look, that's me in Oklahoma.

The musical nonetheless.

going strong.

You're still the one I run to.

The one that I belong to. You're still the one I want for

life.

You're still the one that I

I want for life You're still the one

that I love The only one I dream of You're still the

one I

My mask gives a unique opportunity to defy the aging process.

Oh, there she is, my beautiful daughter. Mom, are you really going to invest

your cash into this scam?

So what happened?

The simplest explanation is almost always the right one.

In my experience, as a police officer or a singer... Now, now, boys.

...sounds like playing detectives. I said stop!

Now you're talking.