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How could I not love her?

She's my mother, and she's wonderful.

But she's Greek.

A Greek mother is like a conventional Jewish mother,

except everything's drenched in olive oil and tragedy.

Overbearing, possessive, always scheming.

She's a control freak.

She uses food and guilt like weapons.

And yet, she's radically kind.

Crazy loving, tremendously caring.

And generous, I mean, overwhelmingly generous.

Warm.

But she lies.

She lies all the time.

- All the time. - All the time.

All the time.

All the time.

She would give money to my friends,

so they would hang out with me.

She once told me if I walked barefoot,

I couldn't get pregnant.

Now I always wear socks.

When I was a child, she once got all the labels

on my clothes to make me believe I was a size four.

I was a size 14.

I really liked this boy.

She paid him $200 so that he would kiss me.

Completely untrue.

It was $100, and I offered him free gyros for one month.

See? Who's the liar?

Uh, I'm not a shrink.

I'm a gynaecologist.

Yep, gynaecologist.

From the Greek word, "gyneca," which means "woman,"

which means you know women.

So tell me, what's wrong with my daughter?

Ten times I call her today,

ten times she does not answer the phone.

What can she be doing that is so important

she will not answer to her only mother?

Uh...

Sex.

Sex?

With whom? With whom?

If you're having sex, you answer the phone.

You say, "Mama, I'm having sex.

I'm okay, I'll call you later."

If not, I have diarrhoea.

ELLA: Since antiquity,

Greek mothers have haunted their daughters

with overbearing love until the day they die.

And then, the daughters miss them,

idealize them, and become them.

So basically, Greek mothers get to live forever,

metaphorically speaking.

I have diarrhoea when I get stressed.

ELLA: Except for my mother, Despina.

She literally survived her own death.

["KAMIA DEN MIAZI ME SENA MATIA MOU" BY GIANNIS PLOUTARHOS]

My story starts here in Greece.

Looks like paradise, doesn't it?

- You know this word is filthy. - Mm-hmm.

It's a dangerous world.

But we'll protect her, right?

- ELLA: Meet young Despina. - I will protect her.

She hadn't turned into her own mother yet,

She is so tinny.

ELLA: But all the signs were already there.

ELLA: But all the signs were already there. Baby Ella.

Baby Ella.

Did you say "Ella"?

I though we agreed in Zoe.

No, no, we said "Ella."

When? At what time?

I told you a thousand times, "Ella."

After the greatest singer in earth Ella Fitzgerald.

After the greatest singer in earth Ella Fitzgerald. And you know she was Greek.

And you know she was Greek.

My love,

- Ella Fitzgerald was not Greek. - Yes, she was.

No, she wasn't. She was not Greek.

- Yes, she was. - Not at all.

She was one fifth Greek.

Where did you get that number from?

- Here's the deal. - Okay.

She had a car accident. - All right.

After that she had a blood transfusion.

Oh!

The guy that gave her the blood, he was Greek.

So she's Greek. Yes.

[LAUGHS] Okay. Okay. You win.

You know I always win.

ELLA: At that point, I was totally unaware

that my mother is preparing a lifelong attack of love

and terror and extra virgin olive oil.

"The old vagabond finally revealed himself

"to this very poor family,

"who gave him the only piece of tiny bread they had left.

"He revealed himself as one of the twelve Greek gods."

Now, do you know which one it was?

King of the gods. God of thunder.

- Law. Order. - Zeus!

Bingo! First try, huh?

It must be lonely being a god.

Well, actually, the gods are quite social,

according to legend.

One of their favourite activities is to descend

from the peak of Mount Olympus...

and meddle in the lives of humans.

And meddle in the lives of humans. To help them?

To help them?

Possibly.

But usually it's just to mess with their destiny.

But why would they do that?

Mostly to win a bet.

They're really bad gamblers, like your mum.

They throw money everywhere, you know?

- How much money? - Stop telling lies.

Time for a nap.

[INDISTINCT MUTTERING]

If she doesn't sleep, you know what will happen?

She'll never grow.

I'm fine, Mama. Stop worrying.

I'll stop worrying when I'm dead.

Go to bed.

I'm gonna go sleep with her, okay?

We talked about this [INDISTINCT].

She coughed twice.

She coughed twice?

- You need to go. - Okay.

-You need to go. -Okay. ELLA: My mother was becoming increasingly irrational,

ELLA: My mother was becoming increasingly irrational,

obsessed with protecting me from life and its perils.

While my dad remained a warm source of strength,

encouraging me to dream boldly.

Kalimera!

Could we go see the Acropolis?

Are you crazy?

[EXCLAIMS] Sun is cancer.

- You shouldn't live in Greece. - [YOUNG ELLA CHUCKLES]

Tasso, quickly, there is food in the truck.

- Please. - With what we start, boss?

Start with quitting smoking.

This is cancer. Cancer on a stick, okay?

Are you gonna help me? I'm struggling over here.

When I get older, I want to write songs just like you.

ELLA: My dad, Jack, he was the balance.

In America, he owned a thriving Greek concert hall, a bouzouki.

He took the stage and performed every night.

Now, he had us.

Happy birth...

Wait, wait, where are the candles?

- Candles are cancer. - Candles are cancer?

- Yes. - Okay.

- I googled it. - Okay.

- Very toxic. - Okay.

When they melt, it's disgusting.

ELLA: He was a true artist.

- Ready? - Uh-huh.

Steady? Go.

♪ Happy birthday to you... ♪

ELLA: Everything just felt perfect.

It was a day I would never forget.

♪ Ella, happy birthday to you ♪

Now, let's have a little bite for you.

That's a big piece, right?

Look at her. She's so little.

With one finger, I could break her.

So I got you something.

So you can write your own songs.

Thank you. [CHUCKLES]

Now, do you want to know what I got for you?

Plane tickets to New York?

That's exactly what she was gonna say.

- Why? - She figured it out.

- Why? - Plane tickets to New York.

Stop putting ideas in her head.

New York is so overrated, baby.

Do you know where go

the American people for holidays?

Here in Greece, okay?

You are in paradise.

I'll go get your gift.

ELLA: And that's when I met him.

I got you a friend.

He's from America. He has no friends.

It's perfect. Perfect.

Hi.

Hi.

I'm Ella.

I'm... I'm Nick.

[MELLOW MUSIC PLAYS]

ELLA: And for a few years, life was beautiful.

We grew together.

And grew to love each other.

♪ She was a girl next door ♪

♪ I was a boy next door ♪

♪ An I, I told her before ♪

♪ I, I told you before ♪

♪ Ella, Ella ♪

♪ I love your eyes, I love your smile ♪

♪ Ella, oh, Ella ♪

♪ You'll be mine ♪

♪ And let me kiss your smile ♪

ELLA: We weren't perfect, but we were happy.

But this is a Greek story.

Meaning that what seems to be the beginning

of a romantic comedy is about to turn into an epic,

tragi-comical Greek drama.

Starting now.

I have to go to America.

No!

Cool.

For how long?

- Two weeks. - Oh.

ELLA: Two weeks turned into two years.

He broke my heart. But the worst was yet to come.

[CHATTER OVER RADIO]

Many are saying than the Grace up today is unrecognizable.

Ella, would you like some baklava?

I think it's almost dinner time.

This is fibre, protein, and a drop of honey.

No fat.

- I know. - You know, that's enough.

Honey, no, she's old enough to listen to the news.

No one is old enough to listen to the news.

Not those days.

I'll take the baklava if no one wants it.

ELLA: That night, I assumed the tension

between my parents was only due to the Greek economic crisis.

I was unaware that my dad was sick...

and that my mother's worst fear had become true.

He had cancer.

Okay.

One, two, three.

♪ Smile on an ageing face ♪

♪ A picture of an old birthday ♪

♪ A feeling on the plane ♪

♪ Forgotten names on a grave ♪

♪ The colours in the wind that fade away ♪

♪ A feeling of dread at night in the summer ♪

♪ Gazing at the milky way ♪

♪ A warm embrace with my mother ♪

ELLA: This was my last memory of him.

And when he died, my mother couldn't tell me the truth.

So she lied about it for a week.

Oh, my God.

And as our lives were turned upside down...

- [CLAMOURING OUTSIDE] - ...Greece was falling apart.

[NEWSCASTER SPEAKING GREEK]

All seems lost for Greece.

It seems now that Greece is on the brink of collapse.

[SPEAKING SPANISH]

[SPEAKING FRENCH]

Greek despair has now turned into riots in the street.

[SPEAKING SPANISH]

[SPEAKING FRENCH]

[SPEAKING SPANISH]

Greece is not Greece any-more.

[PEOPLE CLAMOURING ON TV]

Let's pack.

["AMERICAN SEXY" BY KEVIN FISHER PLAYS]

♪ It's not about bikinis, grabbing Lamborghinis ♪

♪ Hanging in the penthouse, sipping our Martinis ♪

♪ Rolling in a white ghost, living on the west coast ♪

♪ That's not what defines us the most ♪

♪ It's all about the hard work and the neighbours ♪

♪ Everybody chipping in, doing favours ♪

♪ Working as late as ♪

♪ You need to build in dreams, making plans that you see... ♪

♪ You need to build in dreams, making plans that you see... ♪ Welcome to Socrates Island.

Welcome to Socrates Island.

Greece, but in America.

But why?

♪ That's American sexy ♪ ♪ American sexy ♪

♪ That's American sexy ♪ ♪ American sexy ♪

♪ Don't need a Cadillac booty ♪

Your father was so famous here.

All the women used to go crazy over him.

That's all, suitcases, thank you.

This was your dad's old bouzouki.

Olympos.

So we're going to make music

and do dancing just like dad?

No, we're going to make gyros like me.

Come on, who knows best?

Greek mothers know best.

A brilliant future is awaiting for you.

ELLA: The years passed,

and my future remained one big question mark.

And as my mother got older,

And as my mother got older, she became increasingly controlling.

She became increasingly controlling.

Stop looking at those planes.

You're going to have giraffe neck.

And you know that this can lead to neck cancer?

Eat a banana.

Hello. [CHUCKLES]

Get in.

But why?

Why do you need to go to a nightclub?

I could put some good music at the taverna.

We can dance shirataki. I'll do moussaka.

It's going to be great and safe.

This is Deni... Di... Denise?

- De... - No, Despina.

- Say it right for once. - Mmm. Ella's mum,

respectfully, this is not simply another nightclub, okay?

- This is The Orchid. - Hether...

Heather.

You're not a young girl any-more.

I identify as a 20-year-old.

But your driving license identifies you as a 30-year-old.

Shouldn't you be married or something?

- Ella's not married. - I'm working on it.

I have a very good lead I wanted to talk to you about.

I have a very good lead I wanted to talk to you about. Bye, Mama.

Bye, Mama.

Ah, ah, ah, ah.

Ah... [EXCLAIMING] [SPEAKING IN GREEK]

It's the heart attack. I feel it.

- It's coming. [FEIGNS ILLNESS] - ELLA: Mama, you promised!

Okay.

What time are you coming home?

Wait, you didn't take the banana.

What's the address? The address of The Orchid!

The banana!

["GODDESS" BY GODDESS DELPHI PLAYS]

["GODDESS" BY GODDESS DELPHI PLAYS] ♪ Made from love and perfection, I'll be your biggest blessing ♪

♪ Made from love and perfection, I'll be your biggest blessing ♪

♪ Like the goddess of love thank the one up above ♪

♪ I'm my own biggest crush ♪

♪ Baby, this a whole lot of woman, yeah, yeah ♪

♪ Sexy, sexy, sexy ♪

♪ I'm feeling real sexy ♪

ELLA: It seemed like nothing was ever going to happen for me.

But then again, this is a Greek story.

♪ I'm feeling real sexy ♪

♪ Sexy, sexy, sexy ♪

♪ I'm feeling real good tonight ♪

Heather, a gorgeous man just smiled at me.

Heather? Heather...

Yeah, okay.

♪ Stare at this body like it's art work ♪

♪ I put in hard work ♪

♪ Unlocked all this bad tonight ♪

♪ Might wanna get tucked in tonight ♪

♪ Hot girl summer got me outside ♪

♪ Excuse me while I fix my light ♪

♪ 'Cause I looking in the mirror with this fenty on ♪

♪ Touching on my body where your hands belong ♪

♪ Dancing all night to my favourite song ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ I'm feeling real sexy ♪

♪ Sexy, sexy ♪

But I'm her mother!

Sorry, ma'am, you're not on the list.

And we do have a dress code.

I understand, you're not Greek.

You know in Greece we do things differently, eh?

This is America.

I keep forgetting.

- Okay, what's your name? - Kurt.

Kurt? Okay, Kurt.

From where do you come from?

Brooklyn.

- Brooklyn? - Okay. Kurt from Brooklyn.

Here's the deal.

You let me enter, see my daughter,

and I will give you free gyros for one month.

What are you do...

["BALL OUT" BY GODDESS DELPI PLAYS]

You know that you are not very thick, eh?

For a security guy.

You ever seen Road House?

I love Patrick Swayze. I knew his mother.

You should eat more.

Here. That's my daughter!

Ella! Ella!

I thought you said she was 18.

Remember the part that says she was single?

This part is true. I could introduce you.

- I'm good. - Ella, this is Kurt.

Why, mama? Why?

This is ridiculous.

Come on, you know I couldn't let Hether bring you home.

She's an alcoholic.

She is not, and it's Heather.

Heather, that's what I say.

Wait, the safety. Eat!

♪ Make that ass shake, make that ass shake ♪

- Ride for Ella. - That's us.

- The address is Ella's Gyros? - Yes.

- Do you speak Greek? - No.

Where do you come from?

- I'm Turkish. - Oh.

[CHUCKLES] Me too.

ELLA: Mama, you're not.

[SPEAKING GREEK]

They drive better if they think we're like them.

Here. Brought you gyro... uh, Kebab.

Mama, am I pretty?

You are perfect. Isn't she perfect?

Yes, perfect.

- DESPINA: Good. - No cash.

- Do you have kids? - Three.

Take some more.

[TRADITIONAL GREEK MUSIC PLAYS]

Do you like it?

Uh, you know, it's somewhat...

Magnificent.

Yeah, something like that.

Uh, so you're the owner?

- No. - Yes.

Surprise.

Happy birthday.

The new lease.

And see, your name is already here.

You just have to sign.

Who has a pen?

Oh, I have a pen. Here, it's right here.

Now, rule number one, never trust employees, eh?

Rule number two...

this is cancer.

So is grilled meat.

Hey, have you ever considered becoming an actress?

- How'd you know? - Film-maker.

Hether, don't distract Lefteris.

- Lefteris? - That's kind of a silly name.

Sounds like an STD.

Like, "Oh, my God, Lefteris! It burns!"

[GROANS] If you could just call me...

Everybody could just call me Lou.

- Lefteris. - Lou.

-Lefteris. -Lou. Lefteris is gonna make...

Lefteris is gonna make...

a masterpiece documentary about me.

My life, how I flew

from Greece for a better life here in Socrates Island.

LOU: That's really sweet.

But I actually came to, uh, you know,

make a documentary on the Greek diaspora,

to make a documentary on that, and how a small Greek...

Are you single? Ella is single.

She just turned 20 today.

- Happy birthday. - That's untrue.

- I'm twenty... - [INDISTINCT].

A woman, she stays 20 until she turns 39.

Then she stays 39.

Lefteris, let me tell you the story

of how I invented the Greek gyros in '82.

You invented the kebab?

[GASPS] Who are you? What are you doing here?

We're closed. And it's not kebab.

We're closed. And it's not kebab. It's gyros.

It's gyros.

In Greece, we make, we eat, gyros.

But it's the same sandwich, right?

Greek sandwich is much better.

Gyros. Okay?

Kebab is an inferior plagiarism.

- Got it? - Bullshit.

[CLICKS TONGUE] Out.

Okay, so...

Work it, hot, cowboy hat guy?

He's not just a great lover with a huge...

hat. [CHUCKLES]

He is also a great producer, who is launching

a super underground, jazzy version of Snow White.

It's gonna be...

And I totally convinced him

to see you tonight for an audition.

Et voila.

Right. For which part? The hungry dwarf?

No. Snow White, obviously.

Hether.

Stop pressing her. Ella is not a singer.

ELLA: Mum's right.

I... I sweat when I sing in public, so...

DESPINA: Exactly. Mum is right.

Now, eat your fish and sign that lease.

Could I have something lighter?

DESPINA: You wanna eat something lighter than fish?

You wanna eat what? Paper?

Tasso. Tell her that the fish is light.

- Fish is light? - No need to lie for her.

Mum, why do you need to lie constantly?

Tasso. Pater.

Do I ever lie?

[NERVOUSLY] No.

Sometimes. You do tend to express...

ELLA: Yeah, sometimes.

Like the time you lied to me about Dimitri Voodsos

Like the time you lied to me about Dimitri Voodsos being in love with me.

Being in love with me.

Same old story.

Elitzamu, Elitzamu.

He was crazy about you.

I was twice his height

and he called me "The Monster Truck."

He loved trucks.

What about Georges?

You told him I wanted to become a nun.

She was a scorpion.

- Costas? - He had a scar on his face.

You'll see.

One day you'll become a mother

and that day I wish for you to have a daughter

that makes you suffer as much as you make me suffer.

Well, the Greek curse won't work.

I'm never having kids.

Nor a husband. [SIGHS]

Elitza, where are you going?

I'm going to that audition.

And then I'm going to stay with Heather for a little while

and figure out what I actually want to do with my life.

There's nothing to think about.

The lease is right here. You just have to sign it.

I am not signing that lease.

Oh, and one more thing.

I'm done with olive oil.

[EXCLAIMS] What are you doing? It's just olives.

No fat. Olives.

- ELLA: Let's go, Heather. - But what's happening?

What's... what's happening?

What... why are you doing that?

Elitzamu, I forbid you to leave me.

You wouldn't survive two minutes without me.

- Hear me? - And whose fault is that, Mum?

All my life, you smothered me. Manipulated me.

You never trusted me and you never believed in me.

You failed me as a mother.

Dad would be so sad to see what I've become.

That's it.

That's it. It's coming.

It's now. That's it.

The heart.

Oh, perfect timing for the daily heart attack.

If you're going to die, just die.

Skip the ridiculous theatre

and do something honestly for once.

[SIGHS]

What time are you coming back?

Ella, I'm talking to... Ah!

[SPEAKING GREEK]

Elitzamu!

["SCATTERING" BY USKEN PLAYS]

♪ No matter how I think ♪

♪ My whole space failed ♪

♪ Trying to remember ♪

♪ Until I can't be near ♪

PATER: "You shall sprinkle me with hyssop

and I shall be clean.

You shall wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.

The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof.

The world and all that dwell therein."

Rest in peace, my child.

I killed my mother. [SNIFFLES]

It's not your fault.

It's not.

[EXCLAIMS] Poor girl.

She killed her own mother.

Do you enjoy recording Greek grief, Greek?

I can't just walk away.

Obviously. Do you want to fuck me?

- No. - No, you don't want to fuck me?

Shit, I'm just gonna say it.

Uh, I blew all my documentary grant in Mykonos.

All... all of it.

Yeah, and, uh, and now I'm screwed.

I have six weeks to complete my documentary on Greek culture

or return $100,000, which I don't have.

And it could make for a really good story.

Think about this. Death on Socrates Island.

Think about this. Death on Socrates Island. It's okay.

It's okay.

Now, having said that...

would you be interested in having sex with me?

Call me any time.

After 10:00 a.m.

["HOLD MY HAND" BY LDBELLONS PLAYS]

♪ When your feelings get you down ♪

♪ The moon will rise in time, only to tell you... ♪

Here, it looks like you could use one.

No, no, smoke is cancer.

Okay.

Sorry, it's just a reflex.

I smoke two packs a day,

run 20 miles a day, never had a problem.

What do I know?

♪ Of the rainbow ♪

Actually...

Uh, I would like to try one.

Here, keep it.

Keep the pack.

♪ Don't you understand what I feel? ♪

[WHISPERING] Elitza, Elitza.

DESPINA: Put that cigarette down.

I left two minutes and you became a smoker.

What? [SCREAMING]

I know. I'm happy to see you too.

Don't come close to me.

How could you?

It's not like I did it in purpose.

Oh, no?

How does one accidentally fake their own death?

How much did the priest cost?

He was convincing.

I would never.

You made me believe I killed you.

But you did. I mean, I... I'm dead.

I'm... I'm dead.

Oh, you're dead to me.

Geez, that one's gonna take at least five years of therapy.

Let me go, Mum.

Elitza, calm down.

I said let me go.

- [SCREAMING] - [BODY THUDS ON GROUND]

See? Who says I lie?

- [GRUNTS] - I never lie.

I think I broke my neck.

Elitza?

Don't worry, you're not the first.

I'll go get the rope.

You don't exist.

And why are you still wearing that stained dress?

I don't make the rules.

I think it's because you killed me in that dress

and it's not that stained.

You look very agitated.

You look very agitated. I know what you need.

I know what you need.

Sage tea.

I'm gonna make you a nice sage tea

and it will calm your nerves, okay?

Dead people don't make sage tea and you're dead.

Dead, not dead,

you need me, I'm here.

A Greek mother never leaves her daughter.

Oh, I'm gonna shoot myself.

Cheese?

I'm already dead.

Yep, and this is hell.

Ella, where is your phone?

Where is your bag? Where is your money?

Oh, damn it, I... I left it at the cemetery.

That's the problem, is that you don't think.

What are you gonna do without me?

See? Aren't you happy that I'm here?

Mum, stop, stop. I'm already freaked out, okay?

- Just stop. [SCREAMS] - [BODY THUDS ON GROUND]

Oh.

Elitzamu. [SIGHS]

Dear gods, help my daughter.

She's so clumsy.

How is she gonna survive without me?

Her mummy. Help!

God? Is that...

Oh, the Turkish guy.

Are you okay?

No.

- Do you need help? - Run.

Want me to wait?

No, no, no, thank you.

I'll probably be committed.

Are you familiar with the Bruce Willis movie

where the boy keeps saying that he sees dead people?

I have that.

Um, fill out these forms, please.

I need to see your ID, a credit or debit card,

- and proof of insurance. - [ELLA SIGHS]

Oh, that looks nasty.

And when was your last tetanus shot?

I don't care about my wrist.

I see dead people.

We need to run tests.

Um, okay, sure.

Again, I need you to fill out this paperwork.

I need your credit or debit card and proof of insurance.

I don't have insurance.

- You're good to go. - WOMAN: Thank you, doctor.

Have a good day.

Are you ready to pay $12,000, then?

I do have insurance.

It's just... I don't know where it is.

Everything okay here?

No, this girl's been here and she's been

- acting a little crazy. - It's okay, thanks.

Leave her to me. Ma'am.

Please, come in.

Oh, I feel so light-headed.

Sit, sit, take it easy.

Sit down, you know, take it easy.

[ELLA GROANS]

Okay.

Okay.

You're going to need a couple of stitches.

I don't have insurance.

I won't tell anyone.

Well, I do have insurance.

It's just my mum,

she was the one dealing with everything.

- [GROANS] - Sorry.

She just passed away.

Your mum passed away?

I didn't know doctors could show real empathy.

You don't recognize me?

Maybe this will help.

Nick?

You're... [CHUCKLES]

I mean, it's been what, seven, eight?

Twelve years.

You were just about to leave me...

I mean, Greece for a couple of weeks.

Yeah, well, my parents changed plans.

They put me through college,

Med school, obviously in New York.

Actually, I just got transferred here

for my last year of residency.

They need interns.

So, does your wife like it here?

My wife?

I don't think I'm built for marriage, honestly.

So, you're a girlfriend?

No. Um...

no.

Girlfriends are high maintenance.

I dated this girl for a couple of months once,

but it turned out she was crazy.

She was seeing a shrink twice a week without telling me.

And, uh, she kept talking to her dead dog.

I mean, if a girl can't deal with reality,

I certainly can't deal with her.

Look at those neck muscles.

You? You're married?

- You got any kids? - Nope.

- No. - A Greek God, honestly.

[SPEAKING GREEK]

So, do you know if she still sees that dog?

- Good question. - What?

Um, no, I don't... I don't... I don't know.

I could call her,

but I'm not sure I have her number yet.

You're gonna marry him.

I help.

- Kalimera, Nikolaki. - Mum.

I brought you Trahana for energy.

Hi, I'm Dr. Jonas's mother, and you are?

Mum, this is Ella.

Girlfriend?

Uh, when I was living in Greece

with Yaya, Ella was my...

BOTH: Girlfriend?

- Best friend, you know? - Yeah.

But of course, Elitza, Despina's daughter.

Who looks older, me or her?

How is your mother?

There. Dead.

Dead? What do you mean, dead?

[EXCLAIMS] But I just saw her last week.

I told her Niko was back home.

I told her Niko was back home. You did?

You did?

Hmm. Trahana?

Yes, and I told her Chrysos and I were celebrating

our 30th wedding anniversary.

I invited you both.

You did?

DESPINA: Hmm.

Your mother insisted on catering the party.

Doesn't beat my Trahana.

It's this Friday.

Told you I had a serious lead for a husband.

And I already paid.

- Mum, not now. - Not now.

- I'll be right back. - Oh, but...

Take your bag. Don't make a scene.

- But I already paid. - Don't make a scene, please.

- What am I gonna do? - I'll be right back.

Why didn't you tell me Nick was back?

I was going to, and then,

you know, I... [IMITATES DEATH RATTLE] ...died.

Well, that's no excuse.

Well... Hmm.

Nick is just perfect.

And I'm the girl in My Big Fat Greek Wedding

before the makeover.

I love that movie.

We're not even in the same universe.

Nonsense.

You're both Greek.

See, mothers don't last forever.

Give me a grandchild before it's too late.

Mama, please.

Ella seems to be a nice girl.

- Mum, stop. - What?

And she has good hips.

Good for bearing lots of children.

She's not my type. What can I say?

I know, Nikolakimu,

- you only like skeletons. - Hmm.

But newsflash.

All girls have one, including Ella.

And let me tell you something about skinny girls.

- Tell me. - They fear children.

Okay. I'll keep that in mind.

- [SPEAKS GREEK], mama. - [SMOOCHES]

Now go eat your Trahana.

Sorry about that...

[MELLOW MUSIC PLAYS]

♪

Elitzamu, when you toast bread,

don't eat the burnt part. It's cancer.

Take your vitamins every day.

It will make a real difference.

And you have dry scalp. Rub olive oil on it.

Never put a thong instead of panties.

It will give you cancer. Cancer. No!

And don't put a tampon... It is cancer too.

Phone is cancer. Can you hear me?

You hear me? Do you hear me?

All wireless devices,

they're cancer, they kill you.

♪

[BIRD SQUAWKING]

[LIGHT TAPPING]

- NURSE: Hey. - Hey.

So crazy girl is still here from earlier.

Do you want me to, like, call the cops or something?

- No, no, no. No? - No? Oh, okay.

All right, um...

Sorry. I just want to make sure.

Are we still on for tonight?

Uh, well...

let's see, it's been...

it's already been two nights in a row.

Let's not be excessive, Melanie, hmm?

Sure.

It's been three nights and my name is Megan, asshole.

Good morning. Rise and shine.

Hi. Uh, thank you for letting me sleep here.

- I didn't mean to. - No, no sweat.

- How do you feel? - It depends.

Uh...

I'm fine.

Okay.

Well, here's a muffin.

And I brought you coffee.

- Coffee's cancer. - No!

-Coffee's cancer. -No! Oh, my God. Okay.

Oh, my God. Okay.

That's a no on coffee, then.

No, no. It's...

my mum.

I can...

Are you okay?

If a girl who talks to her dead dog,

it's a deal breaker for him,

I'm not sure how this is going to go,

I'm not sure how this is going to go, but please, tell him.

But please, tell him.

I think I just need to freshen up.

Yeah, obviously. [CHUCKLES]

Do you have a bathroom?

Right there. My very own private facilities.

I'm not messing with you. This is for the interns.

What's your speciality?

- Neurosurgery. - Jackpot.

Whoa, future neurosurgeon from New York.

You must be the star of this hospital.

Yeah, well, in fact,

I'm not so popular with my new Chief.

I'm not so popular with my new Chief. Why? Ask him why.

Why? Ask him why.

- Why? Why? Why? - Uh, what are your crimes?

Allowing civilians the use of hospital staff facilities.

Here, make yourself at home.

Okay. [SUCKS TEETH]

Take a shower, right?

You've got to stop doing this.

Okay.

Next time, I'll ring a bell.

You know, like the Bewitched. [IMITATES BELL RINGING]

Please don't.

Privacy, please.

[BELL RINGS]

[BELL RINGS] ["I'M GOOD" BY CHEVYGURL PLAYS]

["I'M GOOD" BY CHEVYGURL PLAYS]

♪ Cats looking for a hand out, they got they hands out ♪

♪ Cats looking for a hand out, they got they hands out ♪ ♪ Tryna catch some bands now, I'm duffle bagged out ♪

♪ Tryna catch some bands now, I'm duffle bagged out ♪

♪ Mad 'cause they in my stands now... ♪

- Good morning, Chief. - Is it?

♪ My hustle grand now ♪

♪ I'm good, I'm good ♪

♪ Pull up on any block... ♪

Love your boots, Chief.

Of course you do.

♪ I'm good ♪

♪ Really got it out the mud like I should ♪

This is a hospital, not a strip joint.

Get rid of that lipstick.

♪ Have 'em working hard as me ♪

♪ They ain't working like C ♪

♪ They love to capalot, no Polo G ♪

♪ I was thugging, I'mma G, I be trapping out the YO ♪

♪ Working graveyard shifts, Gotta keep my family poppin ♪

Oh!

Sorry, I'm, uh...

I'm not looking.

I need to get ready for surgery.

I got my beeper...

Let me just...

Um...

- [EXCLAIMS] Opa! - Chief.

Doctor Ioannis.

Uh, this is not what it seems like.

I...

The board will have to hear about this.

I was getting ready for surgery. This is...

This is how you prepare to operate?

Hi, I'm sorry. I didn't introduce myself.

I'm Ella, his wife.

Well, I'm his... his wife-to-be.

[CHUCKLES] Yeah.

This woman is your fiancée?

Well, yes.

She, um... she's my... my future bride.

You have 30 seconds to explain.

Food.

Food! You bring him food!

Food! I brought him food. It's a Greek thing.

All Greek wives do it, especially when their husbands

are working late shifts and never remember to eat.

But clumsy me, I spilled coffee

all over myself, so I took a shower.

I was getting ready for surgery.

- Just took a shower. - Yeah, he knows, babe.

Um, and then, well,

you came in without knocking, and voila!

Voila.

Voila.

[CHUCKLES]

I'm so sorry. I should have knocked.

I did not know that a naked woman would be here.

I would not know. [LAUGHS]

Just joking. Very good, very good.

Nick. May I call you Nick?

Nick, I believe a doctor, especially a future surgeon,

uh, should not be afraid of commitment.

Responsibilities, yes?

[CACKLES] Love is more than sex

and chasing around hot nurses.

Trust me.

That's my feeling also, Chief.

I will see you both tonight.

- What? - Tonight?

Yes, the administration dinner.

That's great.

I'll definitely be there, but Ella is not feeling so good.

- Busy. - Super busy.

So not good or busy, which one?

- Well... - Doesn't matter.

Here's the thing.

Eight o'clock, dinner, both of you.

Yes, Chief.

[NICK SIGHS]

Honestly, you... you shouldn't have.

Oh, no, don't mention it.

No, I mean, the rumour, it's gonna spread.

People are gonna think that... that I'm engaged.

- That... that I'm married... - To me.

Yes, of course. Catastrophe.

No, I get it. Major jerk move.

I thought I heard fighting.

You do know this is a hospital.

We weren't fighting.

- We're Greek. - This is how we speak, right?

"Agápi mou" is "my love" in Greek.

I know, I'm Greek.

Agápi mou...

You can kiss your agápi mou, eh?

What?

Kiss, kiss.

Uh, she... she's rather shy.

Now.

Victory!

[BOTH SIGH CONTENTLY]

That is the spirit.

Well, I'm the spirit, but I hear you.

Can you see me?

Enough!

See you tonight.

Okay, I'm gonna go now.

Have a nice, licentious life.

Ella, I know it's a lot to ask, but please, please,

please, please, please.

Be my fiancée for one night.

Yes!

No, I... I can't.

He's asking you to be his fiancée.

He's in love with you.

I'm on my knees. I'm begging you.

He's begging.

Would you rather come home with mummy?

I'll do it.

- [EXCLAIMS] Opa! - Thank you so much,

You're a lifesaver. Thanks.

Ella...

- are you smelling my cologne? - What? No.

ELLA: And just like that, life became interesting.

I had a fake fiancé and a legitimate ghost mother.

Before her death, my mother was overbearing

and controlling with no sense for boundaries...

Sugar is cancer. It's worse.

...but after her death,

she took it to a whole different level.

You want to join me first, quicker?

I'm not sure they really believed me,

except for Heather, maybe.

How are you, Ella's mum?

I've been better, really.

ELLA: I needed all the help I could get.

The other option is...

The exorcism.

The Opus Dei.

For the departed, you know?

It makes the spirit go bye-bye forever.

But why?

ELLA: My mum thought she had unfinished business.

In the repose of your departed servant, Despina.

ELLA: She refused to move on.

Why are you trying to kill me twice?

Why are you whispering?

And I didn't kill you the first time I checked.

You had bad cholesterol.

I had bad daughter.

Unloving.

I hadn't realized yet how much I needed her.

Despina, I command you to liberate your victim...

uh, your daughter.

Be gone.

Say hi to God for me, okay?

Whatever.

I believe our restless spirit has been purged.

Mama?

Yes?

- [PHONE BUZZING] - Sorry.

Tassos!

Wait!

ELLA: Turns out she now had the power of clairvoyance.

Problem. Run!

ELLA: Or a really good ear.

There's a problem in the taverna.

With your mother gone,

I doubt you can handle a 60-plate buffet.

I'm cancelling the event

and I expect a full reimbursement.

- It's the restaurant! - What?

I want my money back.

My unfinished business.

I have to teach you how to be a good boss.

I doubt it.

- Oh, really? - Well, I do have lawyers.

No, I mean...

Be confident. Look at her in the eyes.

The house doesn't make refunds.

The house doesn't make refunds

after a last-minute cancellation.

Food has been ordered and preparations made.

But don't worry, Mrs. Ioannis.

My mother taught me everything she knew.

Is that so?

Absolutely.

Absolutely. - Who's the liar now? - I learned from the best.

- Who's the liar now? - I learned from the best.

What's the recipe of Greek salad?

- Tomato. - Tomato.

- Cucumber. - Cucumber.

- Onions. - Onions.

- A little bit of red pepper. - Red peppers.

- Feta. - Feta cheese.

- Olive oil. - Olive oil.

- Oregano. - Oregano.

- And we're good. - And that's it, yeah?

What kind of feta?

Are you kidding me? Dodoni's.

Are you kidding me? Dodoni's!

And the oil?

Extra virgin from Greece.

Extra virgin olive oil from Greece.

Origin of oil, and which vinegar?

- Crete is. - Crete.

And no vinegar, that's a trick.

Only French do that.

And no vinegar

because only the French do that. [CHUCKLES]

[DESPINA COOING]

Hmm.

Good, see you Friday.

From where she is,

I'm sure your mother is watching you

and is very proud of you. [CHUCKLES]

I'm going to throw up.

Eat a banana, here.

Ah, so we're out of meat

and we don't have much pita bread.

We're running low on cheese

and, uh, the... the tomatoes are soft.

Okay, so in the past,

what did you do when you ran low on supplies?

Nothing.

Malaka.

[BELL DINGS]

Your mother, she ordered everything.

Tassos, bring the usual.

Yeah, what he said.

I'll deal with the supplies.

One more thing, who's doing the cooking?

What, for the reception?

- This is cancer, hmm? - Hmm.

What are you doing? No, no, no, no.

The oregano comes at the end after it's fully cooked.

But it tastes the same.

Are you really my daughter?

- Unfortunately. - Is this humour?

Hey, Ella, you don't want to be late for your date.

Again, not a date.

- We Instagrammed him. - Oh, he looks like a Greek god.

I said that.

- Go for it. - And use all your attributes.

- My brain? - TASSOS: Exactly.

But think boobies and lips.

- He is right. - Now go get dressed.

- But I am dressed. - ALL: No.

["MYSTIC PIERS" BY STRANGE NEIGHBORS PLAYS]

Hi.

♪ The smell of salt in the air ♪

Oh, hey.

♪ On your body, in your hair ♪

♪ Is it the sex, is it the sea... ♪

My car is just here. Let's go.

♪ Baby, come, move on closer to me ♪

- [MUSIC STOPS] - [SEAGULLS CALLING]

Actually, um, I brought something useful.

- NICK: Oh. - Yeah.

- What is it? - No condoms, Ella!

You are Greek.

No sex before the wedding night, huh?

Remember, no condoms.

It's... it's... it's things

that you should know about your partner.

I mean, I think we need

some kind of background story, right?

Smart move, agápi mou.

Hmm.

Feels like the perfect date.

Feels like the perfect date. So, "What does your partner look for in a woman?"

So, "What does your partner look for in a woman?"

Simplicity. No strings attached.

And I would not mind

if she looked like Margot Robbie.

You? What's your type of man?

"Greek who loves her mother." Tell him.

My mother kept me away from all types of men.

So I'll pass. Um, next question.

What is your partner's wildest dream?

I would love to have a dog.

Yeah. But I work 18 hours a day.

So that's... that's not gonna happen.

Meet Zorba.

- Your big fluffy dog. - NICK: Oh.

Well, for the next two hours.

Or the next ten years.

Wow. He's cute.

And you? What's your wildest dream?

He is. He is.

His hair.

His hair. Kiss. Kiss. Now.

Kiss. Kiss. Now.

Maybe I should possess him. Like this is done.

I've done it before. I'm coming.

Piss off! I mean, peace on earth.

Okay. Very noble.

Shall we go?

Look at this jacket.

Oh.

Here's a trick background question.

Our first kiss.

You've got some lipstick on the side of your mouth.

Oh, no. It's waterproof.

Don't worry. I got some water.

- I'll go get some water. - No, I said waterproof.

I'm sorry, but...

you're not getting out of this dinner.

["MYSTIC PIERS" RESUMES]

♪ Meet me on the Mystic Piers ♪

♪ Meet me on the Mystic Piers ♪

An aesthetic to ease the pain?

Refuse a serpent.

Um, I never drink.

Um, I never drink. Exactly. And alcohol would cut communication with me,

Exactly. And alcohol would cut communication with me,

so don't do it.

Actually, can I? Please, thank you.

Okay.

And I'm sorry.

I think I'll... yeah.

- Okay. - You're a bad girl.

Bad girl.

Hey, is that...

Yeah, I think he owns the place.

I used to know a man.

And this is the bedtime story he would tell his daughter, huh?

[CACKLES]

[GUITAR STRUMMING]

Dance, dance.

You don't dance?

♪ Her dad adored her ♪

- [ELLA MOUTHING] - Come on, come on.

♪ Said she was so clever ♪

♪ And here's a bedtime story he used to tell her ♪

A story of a poor family with not enough to eat.

♪ And the tale of a hungry beggar ♪

with no shoes on his feet.

♪ The mother offered him shelter and a pillow for his head ♪

♪ The son said, please, old man, rest and take my bed ♪

♪ The father gave away his dinner ♪

♪ To uphold a graceful vow ♪

♪ But the very next morning ♪

♪ God took away their only cow... ♪

So, Dad, how did the story end?

- Oh, the cow died. - What?

Sometimes a ray of light is wrapped up in a bad dream.

♪ Don't judge too quickly things you do not understand ♪

- Yeah. - That's so unfair.

That's what you think, but it turns out Zeus

took the cow instead of the mum.

That's a good deal.

Don't tell her horror stories before she got to bed.

- I'm not. - Wait, did you escape?

It's mythology. It's... we're just at the basics.

♪ The son was filled with anger and fear ♪

♪ He shouted, God ♪

♪ Why have you forgotten us down here? ♪

♪ The beggar came to answer, God is not forsaken ♪

♪ Do you not know ♪

♪ Appearances are often mistaken? ♪

♪ The mother had been ill for many days ♪

♪ Truth be told, after the passing of the cow ♪

♪ Her health began to grow ♪

♪ For the beggar was an angel sent to take her home ♪

♪ But touched by this family ♪

♪ He left her life alone ♪

[GUESTS CHEERING AND APPLAUDING]

Oh, oh, Nick.

Come on, show time.

Can I have another shot of ouzo?

I don't normally drink, but bring the bottle.

And bring some French fries.

Don't you dare.

[GROANS] How did you two meet?

Yes, how did you meet?

When I was living in Greece, Ella was my only friend.

- That's hilarious. - That's hilarious.

So my husband and I,

we met when we were only children in Greece.

And we knew immediately we were meant for each other.

- NICK: Wow. - How about you two?

Did you know right away?

- Yes. - Uh...

No.

Thank you, my friend.

Watch out, fried food will destroy your golf game.

And, you know, kill you.

Really?

Come on, honey. It was just a joke.

Oh, got it.

I do not fear death.

That won't save you.

- We toast. - Not too much, though.

Here, it's to our brand new department.

Uh-huh! [EXCLAIMS] Opa!

To aesthetic surgery.

[THE CHIEF LAUGHS]

Aesthetic?

Yes, aesthetic, cosmetic, elective.

Why not expand something more necessary?

Actually, you know, Ella,

many people benefit from aesthetic surgery up north.

So I totally see your point, Chief.

Me too.

There's no need to go to Miami for a nose job.

- Exactly. - Exactly, exactly.

A nose job is not crucial.

Oh, but it is crucial.

I didn't mean to be insensitive.

It's beautiful, by the way.

Stunning. So tiny.

I have never had cosmetic surgery

in my entire life.

This is God's given beauty.

[ELLA CACKLING]

Okay. She's been under a lot of pressure.

Excuse me. I have a reputation to maintain.

Excuse me. I have a reputation to maintain. Stop. You're blowing it all.

Stop. You're blowing it all.

No, no, just wait. Wait, come back.

We... we'll talk about that. [STUTTERING]

- I... - Listen to me.

Stop talking. Why are you still here?

Oh, we are leaving.

Let's go.

You can invest in another hospital.

Oh, no, don't.

[GASPS]

Oh, my gosh. Your breasts.

Your plastic surgeon

is the Michelangelo of boob jobs.

[SCREAMS]

This is going to go viral.

Beverly, wait. You're naked.

Hey! Wait! Wait!

I need to talk to you about the money.

Listen to me.

I'm stuck in this shithole because I messed up in New York.

I almost killed a patient as a result

of my promiscuous lifestyle.

So this is my last chance, please.

So this is my last chance, please. -I need this job. -I hear you.

- I need this job. - I hear you.

Loud and clear.

Okay, great.

- Sober up, please. - Okay.

Where are you going?

Hello, world.

I'm feeling good.

- Chief, I'm so sorry. - Is this thing on?

Oh, it's so peaceful.

I'm absolutely enormously sorry about everything.

Honestly, you will find my resignation letter

on your desk tomorrow morning.

Go help your fiancée.

She's on the floor.

Yes, Chief.

["THE NEST" BY USKEN PLAYS]

Your head. Go.

♪ Empty, in idle state ♪

♪ As a lion ♪

Oh, I don't feel so good.

Yeah, well, that's what happens when you drink too much.

[GROANS] I need air.

I can't breathe.

- Better? - Getting there.

I'm never drinking ouzo again.

I bet.

Drink up. Sage tea is the best medicine.

You sound like my mother.

Well, I guess she was a very wise woman.

♪ Teddy bears feel lonely ♪

I'm sorry for how I was today.

Honestly, I should not have put you in this position.

I'm sorry.

♪ I'm so proud, you're my way out ♪

Oh, look.

A shooting star near Pegasus.

♪ No more doubt... ♪

- Did I say something funny? - [ELLA CHUCKLES]

You know, it's... it's the...

it's... it's the rom-com thing, right?

Like, in two rom-coms out of three,

guy meets girl.

They look up at the stars.

He points out two constellations.

And then cut to they're, like, making out.

- So dumb. - I was not.

I wasn't calculating anything.

Oh, no, I know. I know.

Too bad, though.

[NICK SCOFFS SOFTLY]

No, my phone is buzzing.

Oh, feel free to.

I'll just turn this thing off.

It's no worries.

There you go.

So you're a photo thief.

[NICK CHUCKLES] This, Sorry,

but this needed to be removed from circulation.

I mean, come on. Look at my face.

Still don't know why you let me kiss you that day.

So you do remember?

My first kiss, of course.

Full disclosure...

I know I should have told you

I was leaving Greece permanently that day.

But... your mum,

she kind of asked me to lie.

♪ You're so valiant... ♪

You know, she tried to bribe me

with any crazy things if I stayed.

Like a bicycle?

Like a Corvette.

[SIGHS DEEPLY]

And a few shares of her restaurant if I would...

marry you. [CHUCKLES]

Let's not talk about my mother.

- [ELLA CHUCKLES SOFTLY] - Yeah, of course.

- Sorry. - It's okay.

So...

Wasn't that the Orion's belt?

For real, look, see the little shape.

Do you see it?

♪ I'm so proud... ♪

Eyes.

I see... a gator.

A gator.

- Yeah. - Run, run!

Quick. [SCREAMS] Go away!

[SCREAMS]

- Oh, my God, that was scary. - [ELLA LAUGHS]

- What the hell? - Why are you...

Gators don't unlock doors.

- Honestly, you never know. - What are you doing?

- [BOTH LAUGHING] - Put the bat down.

[BOTH CHUCKLING]

♪ ...for you, my child ♪

♪ You're so tiny, angel ♪

Do you have a bathroom?

Sure. Yes. On your left.

Thank you.

You got this. You got this.

Forgot about me?

- What are you doing? - What do you think?

You drink, you smoke.

And now you're about to surrender the virginity?

What if I said I wasn't a virgin?

[GROANING] [INDISTINCT], my heart.

- I'm dying. - Already dead, mum.

Just remember.

Sex is cancer.

Are you having a pep talk in the mirror?

ELLA: Coming.

- Go check on the restaurant. - You think I'm stupid?

- I'm no spring chicken. - I know men.

Especially the Greek ones.

["YOU WEREN'T THERE" LDBELLONS]

♪ You told me ♪

♪ We're gonna see If I'm strong ♪

♪ So I laid down, and told myself breathe ♪

God created the mouth to put food in it.

Nothing else.

Don't stick the tongue.

[PERKY GREEK MUSIC PLAYING]

Uh, you go.

You go. Not...

Not the breast. Not the breast. Not the breast. [GROANS]

What are you doing?

What are you doing? What are you planning on doing to my daughter here?

What are you planning on doing to my daughter here?

No. No.

N... no, she's gonna catch a cold.

No. With one cold, you die quicker than cancer.

You hear me?

[DESPINA GROANS] I'm mad.

[INDISTINCT] Defend yourself.

- Oh, my God. - DESPINA: Yes.

- I'm so sorry. - Hm. I'm not.

- Are you okay? - I'm good.

Just a minor disfigurement.

I'm okay. [GRUNTS] Jesus.

- ELLA: I'm sorry. - It's okay.

It's not okay. Go home. - I'm good.

But... Don... No! No!

[DISTORTED, EERIE TONE PLAYS]

If a cow is being milked, then nobody buys her.

[SHRIEKING]

I'm out of here.

Hello.

Now this is not right.

[EXHALES SHARPLY]

[INAUDIBLE]

Are you trying to escape?

No. I need to look for a job.

Okay.

Okay.

Now this is not right.

See you tonight at my parents.

Oh, are we having dinner with your parents already?

No, yo... you're catering the party.

You forgot about the catering? What kind of boss are you?

It's the big day. Don't blow this for me.

Your costume is in the kitchen.

Costume. What costume?

You'll be very pretty, I'm sure.

Too bad you had that dirty pre-marital sex.

What now, Mama?

The atmosphere is so incredibly tense.

Guys...

how would you like to gain your freedom today?

I'm all ears.

What do I have to do?

Body swap. Go full Freaky Friday.

Okay.

Oh, Papa, I feel the lump on my breast.

It's from the worries you give me.

What are you doing? No, no. This is ridiculous.

Who is Sigourney Weaver?

Who is the daughter? What's happening?

Who does who? Ask her. Ask her.

Okay, okay. So am I her and she is me?

- Yeah. - Or am I her knowing

that she still is her but I'm her too?

Exactly. I'm confused. We have to know those things.

You become the daughter.

No, you become the mother.

See, that's why Greek people don't do shrinks.

- What that means. - [ELLA GASPS]

Op-op-op-op-ah!

You're dead but you still spend your life

in a kitchen obsessing over oregano.

And when you were alive, I never saw you once.

Going on dates, laughing, having fun.

Huh. That's how it is?

That's it. My heart. Yes.

I... I'm dying. [YELPS]

I invented the concept. Look. The master.

[gasping, groaning

My heart. That's it. It's the heart attack.

It's coming. See? That's how it's done.

- Yes, you're not right. - I'm right, okay?

Greek mother is always right.

- Always. - I don't speak like that.

I don't have a strong accent like that.

I'm not like that, eh? At all.

Am I?

I think it would make a fantastic shrink me.

- [CHUCKLES] - The best.

Help me.

[upbeat Greek music playing[

[DESPINA INHALES DEEPLY]

Ah. [MUTTERING]

I finished my finished business.

Smell the dolmades. Perfect.

It's like I did them myself.

Okay. I'm ready.

I'm heading up.

Up?

Yes. You know, upstairs.

With your dad.

Laughing, going on dates,

relaxing, having the fun.

Mum, I... I didn't mean to...

You were right.

I'm going to miss you.

And don't forget, Wi-Fi is cancer.

Have a safe trip.

Okay. Right.

You know, you're still invited to come back for holidays.

[INDISTINCT], I think

that this ticket is one trip only, eh?

That this ticket is one trip only, eh? ♪

♪

Bye-bye.

- Bye for now. - Yes.

- Run along. - Trying.

Ready.

Steady. [GRUNTS]

[SQUEAKS]

[SOFT MUTTERING]

[EXHALES SHARPLY]

Mum, are yo... are you passing gas?

I'm trying to see the light.

Well, maybe you're not supposed to see that.

You're suggesting I'm going down?

No.

Okay. [INHALES]

Ready.

Steady.

Up.

♪

- Hello, goddess. - Hi.

For the record, I had a terrible time last night.

I'm just kidding.

The last part was incredible.

Sorry, I was such in a rush this morning.

Uh, you have...

Oh. [CHUCKLES SOFTLY]

You know, I like you very much, Ella, it's just...

Oh, I like you too.

I mean, when I first saw you, I thought, "Wow, he is so...

And I'm so not.

And I never thought that you would,

but then you did and I just...

Ella, Ella, Ella, you're a very special girl.

Do not get me wrong. It's just...

You know, maybe we'll only last for like a month

or a year or a lifetime, who knows?

But well, or maybe a week from now,

we'll both look back and laugh thinking it was crazy.

But at least we're giving it a shot.

Right? [SIGHS] Is it hot out here?

Right? [SIGHS] Is it hot out here? Is it me? [GIGGLES]

Is it me? [GIGGLES]

I don't see you that way, Ella.

Oh, no, I was just kidding.

Jesus, okay. [LAUGHS]

Yeah, you should see your face.

I... I do like you, it's just,

you know, more like a sister.

- A sister? - Like incest?

I like to keep things light.

Oh, no, I get it.

I mean, just last week, I thought,

"Man, I need something light." [PUZZLED LAUGHTER]

Glad we're on the same page.

Two consenting adults having a night of intimacy.

- That's beautiful. - [SPEAKS GREEK]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[INDISTINCT] Oh, that's cool.

- Hey, man. - Okay, hey, what's up?

Papadopoulos sisters are here, and they look better than ever.

Todd, this is Ella.

Todd, this is Ella. - She's my... - Sister.

- She's my... - Sister.

I mean, caterer. [LAUGHS]

What's up? Food's great.

[SOMBRE PIANO INSTRUMENTAL]

So, how would you like to proceed, my man?

My trained eye tells me that Amanda Papadopoulos is into you.

Men are dogs.

Sister. His sister.

I wouldn't like to be his sister.

Don't cry, my little Samoon.

No man deserves a tear. Hear me?

CHIEF: I'm, uh, sorry I'm late.

- I apologize. - Chief, what are you doing here?

Well...

Well... you invited me, but you don't remember.

You invited me, but you don't remember.

You were doing a lot of the Ouzo.

- [CHIEF CHUCKLING] - Chief, what's happening?

I'm sorry, like, I... I...

I'm the living proof that some people should never drink.

I agree, but...

you got me thinking after that drunken performance of yours.

I didn't mean to offend anybody.

But you did. You did.

And I found that very, very amusing.

Did you see her with the running with the boobs?

- [CHIEF LAUGHING] - NICK: Really?

It was wonderful. And you are right.

We are here to save lives,

- not to make boobs. - Really?

I mean, how true. Of course.

It's, um, I'm sorry, am I not fired?

No. We are expanding the ER.

That means we need good surgeons.

And you are a good surgeon, are you not?

I am.

Or I could make a call for you.

I have a friend at the big city at the memorial.

I'm sorry. The big city, you mean New York?

I could get you back in there.

This is... this is, of course, your choice.

That will be incredible. I would love that.

That is if Ella does not mind, uh, leaving the island.

Oh, no, she's willing to make the sacrifice.

She's a trooper.

Great.

I will see you both on the 23rd.

- It's a date. - It is a date.

Is this... [SNIFFING]

Ah, it's my favourite. [CHUCKLES]

I will take just a little. Okay. Thank you. Bye.

So you and I are good, right?

Yeah. Yeah. Why shouldn't we be?

Okay, well...

are you free on the 23rd then?

Probably not, but I'll check.

Cool. Well, I'll call you to lock it in then.

Dogs.

Actually...

it turns out I'm not free on the 23rd.

Well, that's annoying. What are you doing?

Avoiding cruel, self-absorbed pigs.

Hey, wait a second. [SCOFFS]

I thought you were fine with us being friends.

I lied.

Okay, Ella, um...

relax, it was just sex, it's no big deal.

The first time usually is.

Hold on.

Are you saying you're a 27-year-old virgin?

Goodbye, Nick.

The party's almost over. Hey, it's dark outside.

Where is the singer? What happened to your face?

Go put some makeup on. You're going to scare my guests.

This is a disaster.

We agreed on a band with a singer.

Pater Vassilis, he has a bad case of the flu.

Pater Vassilis, he has a bad case of the flu. He could not make it.

He could not make it.

And nobody says anything. We just...

I'm sorry, boss. I thought I told you.

Well, who's going to sing?

Um, you can.

Deal. You sing.

[DISTANT CHATTERING]

Imagine they're all naked.

Not working, Mum.

Now I'm seeing myself naked.

[SIGHS]

Forget about him.

He's not worthy.

["PARADISE" BY ABBY MINER AND OSCAR LESAGE]

Close your eyes.

Imagine you're singing with your father.

[MUSIC CONTINUES]

♪ Smile on an ageing face ♪

♪ A picture of an old birthday ♪

♪ A feeling on the plane ♪

♪ Forgotten names on a grave ♪

♪ The colours in the wind that fade away ♪

♪ A feeling of dread at night in the summer ♪

♪ Gazing at the Milky Way ♪

♪ A warm embrace with my mother ♪

♪ I can't close my eyes ♪

♪ I'm in paradise I could never die ♪

♪ Even if I tried ♪

♪ Feeble faiths and endless doubts ♪

♪ How can I jump I'm scared of heights ♪

♪ Is there an easier route ♪

♪ Is there any way out ♪

♪ I can't close my eyes ♪

♪ I'm in paradise ♪

♪ I could never die ♪

♪ Even if I tried ♪

♪ I can't close my eyes ♪

♪ I'm in paradise ♪

♪ I could never die ♪

♪ Even if I tried ♪

♪

[CHEERING AND APPLAUSE]

Let's give it up for Christos and Pizza.

[SPEAKS GREEK]

My husband and I, we've been together for 30 wonderful years.

But God knows, we had our challenges.

My son once asked me, "Mama, how do you make it work?"

Well, it's simple: if something is broken,

you don't throw it away, you fix it.

And if it isn't broken, you don't fix it.

- Right, Christos? - [FOOTBALL GAME DIN]

Christos, turn off that football game and bring your ass

up on stage now before I break your head.

[CHEERING AND APPLAUSE]

- Opa! [GIGGLING] - Opa!

Opa! I love you!

[EMOTIONAL PIANO INSTRUMENTAL]

This Malaka is gonna pay.

- Mum, what's happening? - Nothing.

Just casting a little curse

upon his corrupted head. [EXCLAIMS]

Jesus!

Oh, my God, what the hell?

AMANDA: Did you see a rat?

Yeah, yeah, definitely.

AMANDA: Come on.

- Come back to bed. - Hey, okay.

- I got a surprise. - Okay, you do.

Love that. Let's go to bed then.

Ugh, wait.

- Uh, um. - Okay,

- I... - This is temporary.

I got my period and I have to go to work.

But it's Sunday.

He's fully cursed. Doomed for life.

- Are you relieved? - No.

Some people are lovable and I'm not.

Let me tell you a story.

When I met your baba, he was dating stupid Fanula.

Mm-hmm. I tried everything to get his attention.

I cooked for him, nothing.

I even dyed my hair blonde for him.

Tragedy. Nothing.

- So... - So you paid stupid Fanula money

so that she would break up with him?

Yes, I did. But that's not the point.

I showed my true self to him.

And turns out...

he liked the real me.

Yes, he liked the loud voice.

He liked the craziness. The olive oil. The obsessions.

The whole package.

Yes.

Because, you know, I... I...

I don't know if you ever picked on that,

but sometimes I can be a little over the top.

- You think? - [DESPINA LAUGHING]

-You think? -[DESPINA LAUGHING] So what happened to stupid Fanula?

So what happened to stupid Fanula?

Well, he dumped her ass.

Well, he dumped her ass. Pardon my Greek.

Pardon my Greek.

He dumped stupid Fanula. Moved to Greece. Married me.

Always show your true self [INDISTINCT].

Like you did on that stage yesterday.

ELLA: Before her death, my mother was the obstruction.

The inert force that held me back.

But then, surprise.

Here she was, pushing me forward.

And it looked like the world's ultimate late bloomer

was finally ready to bloom.

So I went for the dream...

thinking, I could be Snow White.

And never think you're not lovable.

Besides...

if you don't love yourself...

who's gonna love you?

[LAUGHING]

What are you lau... I got something... Or what?

Why are you laughing?

Because in two rom-coms out of three,

at the midpoint, girl gets rejected.

Cut to there's a whole makeover sequence.

Okay, I did not understand the word of that, but...

Oh.

You have a, like, a huge black hair right here.

Yes, on your chin, I'm like, if I could just. [GROANS]

One rogue hair can be a deal breaker.

Dude, you know what I do for a living, right?

Let's renovate.

♪ Thank God for my upbringing ♪

♪ Tired of these L's now I'm off winning ♪

♪ I'm not about the jokes now I'm all business ♪

♪ There's a trophy to win, going home with it ♪

♪ I got big dreams, like travel the globe ♪

♪ I'm bringing y'all with me, it's like the with the bros ♪

♪ I'm not sick, it's the cough from the smoke ♪

♪ Body in the line with some blood and I'm soaked ♪

♪ Bird wish, you made it? Ain't no way ♪

♪ The thin that I love more than y'all is the 808 ♪

♪ If I can shoot straight, then I fade away ♪

♪ Dealing with some mental pain, but I'm A-okay ♪

♪ Fuck al them pills, they're like poison for real ♪

♪ No jokin' I feel like I'm chosen for real ♪

[EXCLAIMS]

♪ Gotta be heard, so I'm noisy for real ♪

♪ I rather be alone ♪

♪ Than surrounded by these fake homies ♪

♪ Than surrounded by these fake homies ♪ ♪ Motherfuckers throwin' hade on me ♪

♪ Motherfuckers throwin' hade on me ♪

♪ I rather be alone, mh-mh ♪

♪ I rather be alone ♪

♪ I'm not patient ♪

♪ But the wait is worth what I'm chasin' ♪

♪ Head over the cloud when I'll make it ♪

♪ Hose and the fame and the cash goin' ape shit ♪

♪ Mountain to climb but I know my foundation ♪

Beautiful.

- So? - I don't know, man.

Hormonal test came back perfectly normal.

It's a mystery.

By the way...

I don't think you should come tonight.

Your new look, it might frighten the ladies.

I understand. Yeah, okay.

But have fun. At home.

♪

♪ Fuck all them pill, they're like poison for real ♪

♪ No jokin', I feel like I'm chosen for real ♪

♪ Been causin' some damage, mh-mh ♪

♪ Gotta be heard, so I'm noisy for real ♪

♪ I rather be alone ♪

♪ Than surrounded by these fake homies ♪

My acne, my...

Like when I was a kid, my... my psoriasis,

my sneezing, everything is back.

I... I do not know what to do.

I can't see anything any-more.

[SIGHS]

Yeah, I... I've been drinking my sage tea, Mum.

♪ Thank God for my upbringing ♪

♪ Tired of these L's now I'm off winning ♪

♪ I'm not about the jokes now I'm all business ♪

♪ There's a trophy to win, going home with it ♪

Oh!

I like it.

I'm not a shrink,

I'm a medical doctor.

I'm a gynaecologist.

Man, I feel so emotional.

I cry all the time. Just help me out, please.

Have... have you had your face checked in?

♪ Fuck all them pills, they're like poison for real ♪

♪ No jokin' I feel like I'm chosen for real ♪

♪ Been causin' some damage, mh-mh ♪

♪ Gotta be hear, so I'm noisy for real ♪

♪ I rather be alone ♪

♪ Than surrounded by these fake homies ♪

♪ Motherfuckers throwing shade on me ♪

I haven't seen anything like this

since Job in the Old Testament.

Poor fellow,

he was cursed by the devil with boils.

But this...

this appears to be way worse.

Greek.

It's a Greek curse.

♪ They got my back for life like I'm Merry, and they're pippin' ♪

♪ Cadi and me, we gon' stick together ♪

♪ 50-50 for some equal cheddar ♪

♪ Shit on my plate, so you give me a break ♪

♪ Or you give me a raise, 'cause we're quickly fed up ♪

♪ Mm-hmm ♪

Who are you and what have you done with my daughter?

You're...

perfect.

[GASPS] Oh, shit, you're gonna be late.

Late? For what?

Why? Why did she do it?

I already have a nosy person

interfering in my life at all times.

Interfering in my life at all times. Who?

Who?

- Do I know her? - No, that's it.

I... I'm not going.

I... I don't have anything to wear.

Maybe I can help.

Oh, look at this.

Oh, my gosh, it's... it's perfect.

Just need to iron it.

I made it myself.

It was for my big tour with Ella Fitzgerald.

Mama, please.

[CHUCKLES]

["LOVE LIKE YOURS" BY ROSE WINN PLAYING]

See?

I don't always lie.

I met your dad...

when I was singing with her.

The rest is history and it's all for the best.

Why did you stop singing?

Look closer.

♪ I waited at the corner I thought you might come back ♪

You were pregnant.

♪ To say that it's not over ♪

♪ And all of those reactions were for ♪

♪ Nothing because you would never leave me ♪

♪ Yes, I know it's scary but it's scarier to grieve ♪

♪ And now I'm sinking on this ship ♪

Blind dates.

It's something you see in movies

and try to avoid in real life.

But for no apparent reason,

my best friend had just talked me into one.

Even if it was the last thing I wanted to do.

♪ Thought it was me making this mistake ♪

♪ But with a love like yours ♪

♪ But with a love like yours ♪ ♪ They don't know how to cure ♪

♪ They don't know how to cure ♪

♪ This feeling I get when I try not to regret ♪

♪ Letting in a love like yours ♪

♪ I want to thank you 'cause I never knew ♪

♪ I could love someone ♪

Ella, meet Adoni.

- You are very beautiful. - Oh, thanks.

Adoni and I met at summer camp back in the day for Greeks.

Batman Begins, The Dark Knight,

The Dark Knight Rises, Batman and Robin.

Which is your favourite?

I love your cleavage, by the way.

Oh, I didn't say it. Come on.

- We need to talk. - Okay.

- HEATHER: Now. - All right.

Wha... what?

- What the fuck? - That's the key.

That's the key.

He doesn't have parents.

He is an orphan. That's what gets him so pumped.

That's why he becomes the Batman.

Fascinating.

You said he had a master's degree.

He does have a master's degree in communications.

Facefood.

Like Facebook, but instead of the face,

it's just the food for the grounded people.

You understand?

Also works with Insta. Instafood.

I invented the concept. It's my idea.

He's not bad.

You are very beautiful.

I could make you very happy.

We should sleep together.

[WHIMSICAL MUSIC PLAYING]

Uh, I apologize.

- Elle. - Nick.

You look amazing.

Wow. Uh...

Are you okay?

Far from okay.

I just had food poisoning and...

[CLEARS THROAT] ...honestly, I just need to get it right.

Hmm.

[NICK RETCHING]

Okay, um, let... let's... let's go.

This way.

Good for him.

[PANTING]

[GENTLE MUSIC PLAYING]

- [NICK SIGHS] - Here you go.

Drink up.

- Sage saves lives, right? - Yeah.

So happy I ran into you, honestly.

Bottoms up.

[NICK SIGHS]

I didn't know your mum had a boat.

It's quite common, actually, when you live by the docks.

Are you feeling better?

No, not really.

[NICK GRUNTS]

So what did you rate me that night?

What?

You know.

What'd you rate me? A six? A four?

Oh, no, no, I... it's so inappropriate to rate women.

[SIGHS] What did you...

What did you put in that?

[NICK RETCHING]

[NICK SPITTING]

In that sage tea? The hell did you put in that?

When did you become that guy?

[NICK PANTING]

I think I like you.

I hear you, brother. I like you too.

No, that was the stupidest thing I ever said in my life.

I'm, uh...

- A malaka. - Yes.

Most of us are, but I would like to be.

You... your malaka.

Why?

Because I had a makeover?

Maybe. Yes. Or no.

Or honestly, I don't know

what the politically correct answers are these days.

It's just...

you make me want to become a better man.

You are kind.

You see people how they truly are.

And...

you're my best friend.

And honestly, I fucking missed you.

And if I ever marry a girl...

I would like her to be...

my best friend.

I... I would like her to be

like you.

And I scored you...

[RETCHING] Oh, my...

[NICK COUGHING]

Sorry, I didn't catch that.

- My... my score. - [NICK COUGHING]

[NICK GRUNTS]

A nine. [CHUCKLES]

I s... I scored you a nine.

Do you mind if I rinse off?

I feel honestly really disgusting right now.

Yeah, you can use my private facilities.

Oh, your private facilities.

Okay.

Strip.

- You sure? - Yes.

- Are you sure? - Yes, I'm sure.

Well, I'm sorry for what you going to see then.

Oh.

Hit me on the face.

[GROANS]

[SPITS] Jesus.

["ALWAYS" BY ANICA PLAYING]

Oh, my gosh. Your face really cleared up.

- It did? - Yeah.

- Really? - It must be the olive oil, so.

- Oh, my God. - [BOTH CHUCKLING]

So you rated me a nine?

Yeah.

Why not a ten?

I think it's because you asked too many questions.

Hmm.

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

I think you have something...

Here...

♪ Don't you know that ♪

♪ They don't want the stars at night ♪

♪ I just want to be up that high ♪

♪ Dreaming wide away ♪

I gotta go.

I have, like, a very early shift tomorrow.

♪ It's on my mind ♪

♪ Got a dark look in your eyes ♪

♪ Always ♪

This is for your mum.

Lefteris just finished the editing.

Thanks.

[INDISTINCT LYRICS]

Seriously?

Why did you neutralize my curse?

Why did you gave him the olive oil?

Now the rooster is back.

Mum, he's changed.

- [DESPINA SCOFFS] - Why are you so negative?

Why are you always so naive? You are like a little lamb.

I'm going to prove you wrong.

I wish.

But I'm always right. You know that.

Let's go. I'll prove you wrong.

[KEYS JANGLING]

♪ Ooh ♪

Okay.

♪ Ooh ♪

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

- Finally. - What are you doing here?

I forgot my purse.

Okay, well, be my guest. Go get it.

- Not finding it? - [GRUNTS] No.

- [AMANDA SIGHS] - There you go.

[AMANDA CHUCKLES]

- [INDISTINCT]. - ELLA: This is crazy.

Look at the rooster. Hmm? Sit.

- You look good. - Thanks.

I have time for a drink if you like.

Go.

- Nah, I'm good. I'm good. - Are you sure?

Yeah. I got a shift in two hours.

So I think it's time for you to go.

- Okay. - Yes. Right.

♪ In Paris we spending the summer ♪

♪ We will party probably till sun up ♪

- Opa. - Opa.

Opa.

♪ If the team by the police, ain't nobody gonna tell ♪

♪ Ain't no need for a rollie ♪

♪ Tommy, freeze it when it be rolling ♪

♪ Clouds up in the air so much smoke ♪

♪ How do they know me? ♪

♪ My lazy ass on the bench, my dirty shoes on the concrete ♪

♪ Might pull up to the door in a joint ♪

♪ If the homies get hungry ♪

♪ Try to go to night... ♪

♪ If the homies get hungry ♪

♪ Try to go to nightclub ♪

♪ Rejected by the bouncer ♪

♪ In Paris we spending the summer ♪

♪ We will party probably till sun up ♪

♪ In Paris we spending the summer ♪

[PHONE RINGING]

What's up, dude? It's like 2:00 a.m.

Yeah, I know. Uh, I need all the footage.

- The footage of what? - Elle's footage.

Right.

Okay, listen, I'm a little busy right now.

I could pay you.

Yo, this is everything of everything.

Okay, cool, great.

We can go home and I'll bring it back when I...

Yeah.

Okay, I can just stay here and eat my cereal, I guess.

["TAKE SHELTER" BY USKEN PLAYING]

♪ Dragonflies are whirling ♪

♪ A blinding blast ♪

♪ Of air ♪

♪ The trees are shaking their heads ♪

♪ [INDISTINCT] is screaming ♪

♪ Cockroaches are singing ♪

♪ Thunderstorm is coming ♪

Okay, I gotta go. Go home.

You didn't prepare me for this world.

Who's ever prepared for this world?

This world is cruel and unpredictable.

And especially if you want to be a singer.

And all men are not good men.

Trust me, I've been there. But me, I was resourceful.

I would put pins on my bra

so no one would touch my breasts.

So no one would touch my breasts. If not, pin.

If not, pin.

But you, [INDISTINCT] you are naive.

Oh, my head hurts.

Truth hurts. You often do bad choices.

Like thinking that you could be Snow White.

Really?

I would make a great Snow White.

Okay.

♪ Bacteria are creeping ♪

Stupid Snow White audition.

[SIGHS]

DESPINA: You did the right thing.

When we first moved here,

I begged you to turn the restaurant into a bouzouki.

That's what it was. Not your father.

You prefer your father. You love him more. I know.

No, it's just like dad understood me and you never did.

Making Greek sandwiches does not give me joy, mum.

Singing does.

Then why did you stay with me? Why didn't you leave?

Do what you want.

Because I knew that you couldn't survive without me.

I survived death.

You shouldn't have.

God, please let the haunting stop.

Elle.

How are you doing?

I need you to come with me.

Why did you sign that list?

Isn't that what you wanted?

Let me tell you something I've never said to anyone.

Myself included.

My mother was not happy.

She was a sad woman...

who once was a free spirit

but ended up...

frustrated.

Like her own mother.

And...

after your father died...

I became my mother.

But your father...

he always knew how strong you were.

And...

I know that I didn't get you

the way he did.

But believe me.

I want you to be happy.

[SOBBING] I'm sorry I killed you.

Oh.

You didn't kill me.

I was joking.

I said that you filled me as a mother

and I wished you were dead.

[ELLA SOBBING]

That's the kind of statement

that a Greek mother cherishes all her life.

The guilt I can extract from those words.

Beautiful.

- [ELLA GROANS] - Hang in there.

Everything I ever did,

it was out of love.

Never forget that.

- Mum. - Shh. Don't be scared.

[HEART BEATING]

See you on the other side.

I love you.

[MACHINE BEEPING STEADILY]

["REVIVE IN ME" BY SCARS ON LOUISE PLAYING]

♪ I had never thought at all ♪

♪ That you, my friend, would not come home ♪

♪ Could you ever have imagined ♪

♪ Imagined ♪

♪ But now I know that you are right ♪

♪ A place in heaven next to mine ♪

♪ I hope that I'll see you again ♪

♪ I hope you know what I'm feeling ♪

♪ I hope you know I am breathing ♪

♪ I hope you know, I hope you see ♪

Are you crazy?

They don't smoke in hospitals any-more.

♪ I hope you feel my heart beating ♪

Yes, boss.

♪ I hope that you could believe it ♪

♪ The greatest part of me will be ♪

♪ That you revive in me ♪

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

People like to claim

that when your life is at an end,

it all flashes before your eyes.

This is not true. [LAUGHS].

[INDISTINCT LYRICS]

[INDISTINCT LYRICS]

♪ I'm not a romantic hero ♪

♪ I'm the invisible girl ♪

♪ Locked in a crazy castle ♪

♪ Want to jump into life, dive into the freedom ♪

♪ I'm not meant to be your wife ♪

♪ I'll build my own kingdom ♪

♪ I'll gather the invisibles, the unlovables, unbreakables ♪

♪ Build a shelter, be their queen ♪

♪ Who needs Prince Charming? ♪

♪ Who needs a prince? ♪

♪ Mirror, mirror on the wall ♪

♪ Who's the loneliest of them all? ♪

When you are on the verge of death,

you simply see what your life...

could have been...

if you would have lived.

[INDISTINCT LYRICS]

But ultimately...

the choice is yours.

Who are you?

There is science.

But above science...

there are skies.

JACK: According to the legend, one of their favourite activities

is to descend from the peak of Mount Olympus

and meddle in the lives of humans.

Do you know which one it was?

King of the Gods.

- YOUNG ELLA: Zeus. - Zeus.

People have given me many names.

Zeus is one of them.

[GENTLE MUSIC PLAYING]

[LAUGHS]

["PARAMILAO" BY GIANNIS PLOUTARHOS PLAYING]

[LYRICS IN GREEK]

Wake up!

Wake up.

[MACHINE BEEPING]

Wake up, Elle.

Wake the fuck up.

Elle?

Can you hear me? P... press my hand.

If you can hear me, press my hand.

Come on. Come on.

[CHUCKLES] Elle.

Oh, my God.

[CHUCKLES]

I thought I lost you.

Oh, my God. I thought I fucking lost you.

[NICK PANTING]

You died for seven minutes.

Easy, easy. No, no, no.

No. Listen.

You had a blood clot in your brain

pushing on your optical nerve,

slowing down your blood flow.

But I... I don't understand.

Did you ever feel dizzy?

Had headaches or...

hallucinations?

In some cases, it appears...

after a shock.

[DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING]

Trauma.

Cancer.

I saw you.

- I saw you talking to your... - My mum.

- My dead mum. - I'm so sorry.

- I'm so sorry. - No, no, but... but she's real.

No, it's real.

[SOMBRE MUSIC PLAYING]

- I'm here. I'm here. - No, mama.

I already have a nosy person

interfering in my life all the time.

- [ELLA SOBBING] - [MACHINE BEEPING]

- I'm sorry. - I'm not ready.

DESPINA: I love you.

I'm so proud of you.

["DO YOU REMEMBER" BY SECRET TREEHOUSE PLAYING]

♪ I crashed that day ♪

♪ I don't know how ♪

[INDISTINCT LYRICS]

♪ In my own time zone ♪

I'm here. You're not alone.

♪ In my own time zone ♪

♪ Do you remember ♪

[INDISTINCT CHATTER]

Easy. Do it. Here we go.

- What's happening? - Oh, hey.

- Look at this. - BOTH: Surprise!

- I painted it myself. [CHUCKLES] - Yeah.

I love it. It's so sweet.

- Okay, so no regrets? - Not at all.

Why would I choose to be a surgeon in New York

when I can save lives here?

While my incredible, beautiful, magnificent fiancée

runs the most exclusive bouzouki in town?

Hmm?

You ready for your official debut?

I'm ready to sing a song.

That's what's up. That's cool.

["TEN THOUSAND KISSES" BY WADE HUNT WILLIAMS PLAYING]

Elle. Elle.

You okay?

♪ My heart's not beating any-more ♪

♪ And I'm wondering God if I can ask a favour ♪

♪ I'd gladly go to heaven sins erased ♪

♪ But if you'd let me... ♪

Is it back?

♪ There will be no time to waste ♪

This is the end, right?

♪ I'll give 10,000 kisses every night ♪

Actually, I think it might be the beginning.

Why'd you bring me to a psychologist?

You'll see.

I'm not a psychologist.

I'm a gynaecologist.

And, uh, based on these results,

I have to tell you that, um,

you're pregnant.

Congratulations. Congratulations.

- You should be happy. - [NICK LAUGHS]

I remember you.

Didn't you have stuff on your face?

What did you do?

Olive oil.

Olive... Oh.

[GASPS] I remember. Your mother gave me.

See that? You have been having sex.

Okay, thank you very much, doctor.

♪ I'd give 10,000 kisses every night, every day ♪

♪ Just in case your daddy ever goes away ♪

ELLA: Since antiquity,

Greek mothers have haunted their daughters

with overbearing love until the day they die.

And then the daughters miss them,

idealize them, and become them.

One day, you may look back on this tape

and think, "My mum was out of her mind."

You may be right.

This is crazy love.

With your grandmother, it was always difficult

to discern what was real from what wasn't real.

An illusion is real as long as you believe in it.

It's all about faith...

trust...

perception.

We don't see things as they are.

We see things as we are.

So always stay true to yourself

and you'll be fine.

Eva, [SPEAKING IN GREEK].

Today, I'm making you this promise.

I will always let you lock your bedroom door

and I will not keep a copy of the key.

I will not lie to you.

I will not go through your phone.

I'll let you pick your boyfriends or whoever.

And if you prefer salted butter to olive oil,

that's okay.

I may not always be the perfect mother...

but always remember this.

It was all out of love,

just like your grandmother said.

And cut.

[CHUCKLES] Oh.

I'm gonna go call my mum and tell her

that I'm not deep in debt any-more.

Thank you so much.

ELLA: My story as a Greek daughter ends here...

or it does it?

As I've been told in a dream,

there is science,

but above science are the skies.

♪ I'm a Greek daughter, I'm a late bloomer ♪

♪ I chase a new beginning ♪

♪ Suddenly I have a strange feeling ♪

♪ I raise my eyes ♪

♪ And she is there ♪

♪ Looking over me ♪

♪ I see my mother ♪

[LYRICS IN GREEK]

♪ And when I'm sinking down ♪

♪ Finding my faith, I rise again ♪

♪ Ashes to ashes, we all break down ♪

♪ But true love beats the pain ♪

♪ My eyes, my heart ♪

♪ They align ♪

♪ Greek mothers ♪

♪ Ever time ♪

[LYRICS IN GREEK]

[AUDIENCE APPLAUDING]

Yeah, I think we found our Snow White.

She's good.

She's... she's good.

Mum, I'm gonna be a dad.

No, no.

- Opa. - ALL: Opa.

Turns out I still have my job.

- I love my lady boss. - [PATER LAUGHS]

["GIA PADA MAZI" BY GIANNIS PARIOS PLAYING]

[LYRICS IN GREEK]

[ALL CHEERING]

- Opa. - ALL: Opa.

["PARADOX" BY EMMA DOO PLAYING]

♪ Time consuming precious hours ♪

♪ Sitting at a cafe on the corner ♪

♪ Another year went by, so many questions on my mind ♪

♪ Oh, fine, I'll try to do it my way ♪

And...

I win.

I win. - I win. - What?

- I win. - What?

You said I could not resolve the mother-daughter thing.

And let love prevail. I did this.

For millennia, you have been a useless playboy.

What's your point?

You are incapable of taking care of a girl's life

without trying to get her into your...

Opa! Whoa, whoa, whoa. Opa! Opa!

Let's not go there. We had a great day at here.

- [INDISTINCT]. - The boss is right.

Shut up, Poseidon. You've always been a bootlicker.

Hera and I made a bet.

She thought he would change and become benevolent.

And Athena thought that he would...

ATHENA: Mess it up.

You're jealous because you're single.

[SCOFFS] I am the goddess of the unmarried.

I'm single by choice.

[LAUGHS] That's what they all say.

At least I have a brain, Aphrodite.

At least I'm not a 2,027-year-old virgin, Athena.

Stop bickering, you two.

How are you doing, bro?

Oh, oh. My restaurant is non-smoking.

Sorry, I'm late. Parking was terrible.

So, what did I miss?

[GRUNTS] Who won? Hera or Athena?

What?

You were all in on this?

I say the humans won.

A toast to Ella and to Nick.

ALL: Opa!

Sorry to interrupt.

Again.

And don't look at me like that. The bouncer let me in.

[HADES GRUNTS]

[INDISTINCT], he loves my gyros.

So... [SMACKS LIPS]

...could I go back downstairs, just for a quick trip?

[INDISTINCT] singing tonight. I haven't seen that voice.

And also, I really wanted to...

ALL: Just go!

Thank you. Thank you.

Where's my bag?

♪ I wish that I could fit in but ♪

♪ I don't think that I fit this box ♪

♪ Then wish that I could stand out and ♪

♪ That's the fucking paradox ♪

♪ I wish I could fit in ♪

♪ But I don't think that I fit this box ♪

♪ I wish I could fit in ♪

♪ But I don't think that I fit this box ♪

♪ Then wish I could stand out ♪

♪ And that's the fucking paradox ♪

♪ Paradox ♪

♪ I wish that I could fit in but ♪

♪ I don't think that I fit this box ♪

♪ Then wish that I could stand out and ♪

♪ That's the fucking paradox ♪

WOMAN: [INDISTINCT].

[LEFTERIS SLURPING]

- [BOTH LAUGHING] - [INDISTINCT].

He's doing good, Jake,

but... but don't... uh, don't lose focus.

["PARADISE" BY OSCAR LESAGE PLAYING]

♪ A smile on an ageing face ♪

♪ A picture of an old birthday ♪

♪ A feeling on the plane ♪

♪ Forgotten names on a grave ♪

♪ The colours in the wind that fade away ♪

♪ A feeling of dread at night in the summer ♪

♪ Gazing at the Milky Way ♪

♪ A warm embrace with my mother ♪

♪ I can't close my eyes ♪

♪ I'm in paradise ♪

♪ I could never die ♪

♪ Even if I try ♪