1 00:00:52,595 --> 00:00:56,141 MY FRIEND VICTORIA 2 00:01:12,866 --> 00:01:14,200 Children! 3 00:01:14,409 --> 00:01:15,744 Marie! Charlie! 4 00:01:35,555 --> 00:01:38,183 I'd like to tell you about Victoria. 5 00:01:40,143 --> 00:01:42,604 Her story could have been different... 6 00:01:44,397 --> 00:01:46,024 ended in another way... 7 00:01:47,400 --> 00:01:49,444 and made my friend happier. 8 00:01:58,119 --> 00:02:01,206 I often think I could have changed things. 9 00:02:02,791 --> 00:02:04,584 But can I be sure of that? 10 00:02:13,760 --> 00:02:16,721 - We'll be going soon. - All right. 11 00:02:17,180 --> 00:02:19,182 What could I have done for Victoria? 12 00:02:26,940 --> 00:02:30,193 Should I have opposed certain decisions more firmly? 13 00:02:40,286 --> 00:02:42,455 Why hadn't I been able to? 14 00:02:52,257 --> 00:02:55,385 It all began long ago in a northern Paris school. 15 00:03:18,950 --> 00:03:20,368 - Can I have a kiss? - No. 16 00:03:20,577 --> 00:03:21,953 - Come on. - Leave me be, Thomas. 17 00:03:22,162 --> 00:03:23,413 I won't speak to you again! 18 00:03:24,330 --> 00:03:27,584 That day, Victoria had been told to wait for Thomas's brother 19 00:03:27,792 --> 00:03:29,669 who'd fetch her from the yard. 20 00:03:30,295 --> 00:03:32,172 Her aunt, whom she lived with, 21 00:03:32,380 --> 00:03:34,883 had been taken sick and was in the hospital. 22 00:03:46,853 --> 00:03:48,855 Play here, not in the rain. 23 00:04:39,113 --> 00:04:40,698 Looking for something? 24 00:04:42,158 --> 00:04:43,243 Are you lost? 25 00:04:44,244 --> 00:04:45,036 Come on. 26 00:04:47,830 --> 00:04:50,041 Eat. It'll do you good. 27 00:04:50,250 --> 00:04:51,960 No answer at her place. 28 00:04:52,919 --> 00:04:56,005 - Should we call the police? - Maybe. 29 00:04:57,173 --> 00:04:58,758 Let's wait a bit longer. 30 00:05:04,806 --> 00:05:07,058 Is that the boy who was coming for you? 31 00:05:09,269 --> 00:05:10,937 When he arrived home, 32 00:05:11,145 --> 00:05:14,774 Edouard realized Victoria was the girl he was due to look after. 33 00:05:17,026 --> 00:05:19,737 Why didn't you come? You saw me in the yard. 34 00:05:19,946 --> 00:05:21,948 - I didn't know it was you. - Why? 35 00:05:22,156 --> 00:05:25,451 He knew very well why he didn't think it could be her. 36 00:05:26,661 --> 00:05:29,289 It was because she was black. 37 00:05:32,208 --> 00:05:33,584 I'm really sorry. 38 00:05:34,127 --> 00:05:37,171 Many people wouldn't have cared about this mistake. 39 00:05:37,380 --> 00:05:39,841 But Edouard's family was socialist 40 00:05:40,049 --> 00:05:43,803 and he loathed third-world suffering and racism. 41 00:05:46,639 --> 00:05:47,765 That's yours. 42 00:05:51,227 --> 00:05:52,312 Thank you. 43 00:05:54,731 --> 00:05:56,232 You know my initials? 44 00:05:56,441 --> 00:05:58,609 Shall we go? I'm taking you home. 45 00:05:58,818 --> 00:06:00,278 I'm tired. 46 00:06:05,700 --> 00:06:08,286 We live there, just next to the bow windows. 47 00:06:09,203 --> 00:06:10,913 What's a bow window? 48 00:06:23,384 --> 00:06:24,552 Make yourself at home. 49 00:06:25,136 --> 00:06:27,430 - Where's Thomas? - He's staying at a friend's. 50 00:06:27,638 --> 00:06:29,349 Want some hot chocolate? 51 00:06:29,557 --> 00:06:31,893 No? Sit down on the couch. I won't be long. 52 00:06:33,770 --> 00:06:36,898 Victoria had never seen such a big apartment. 53 00:06:37,857 --> 00:06:40,985 Only the school hallway seemed as spacious. 54 00:06:42,487 --> 00:06:46,616 The apartment she shared with her aunt would have fitted in this room. 55 00:07:17,021 --> 00:07:18,439 Victoria... 56 00:07:39,419 --> 00:07:41,087 Hello, I'm Elena. 57 00:07:41,587 --> 00:07:44,799 I'm Edouard and Thomas's mother. I'm happy you're here. 58 00:07:45,341 --> 00:07:48,970 Your aunt needs to rest tonight. You can sleep here. 59 00:07:49,554 --> 00:07:51,848 We've made dinner. Coming? 60 00:07:52,432 --> 00:07:54,308 You have a pretty name, you know. 61 00:07:54,892 --> 00:07:56,436 Where's your family from? 62 00:07:57,019 --> 00:08:00,773 It would be nice to have people of every origin here, Edouard. 63 00:08:01,149 --> 00:08:02,483 All your friends are white. 64 00:08:02,692 --> 00:08:04,652 - That's ridiculous. - Not at all. 65 00:08:05,153 --> 00:08:08,865 The school was right to call us. They were intelligent for once. 66 00:08:10,575 --> 00:08:13,786 I'm off to the theater. You'll come to see me act one day? 67 00:08:14,537 --> 00:08:15,746 Goodbye, dear. 68 00:08:19,667 --> 00:08:21,461 - You'll manage? - Yes. 69 00:08:21,669 --> 00:08:23,629 - I'm trusting you. - Fine. 70 00:08:29,510 --> 00:08:31,137 What would you like? 71 00:08:32,847 --> 00:08:37,268 We have some antipasti, risotto and Thai chicken. 72 00:08:37,852 --> 00:08:40,271 Or plain rice if you want. 73 00:09:08,508 --> 00:09:10,343 Will you be much longer? 74 00:09:11,010 --> 00:09:12,512 Where's your room? 75 00:09:13,095 --> 00:09:16,057 After the kitchen. If you call, I'll hear you. 76 00:09:19,185 --> 00:09:20,061 Go on in. 77 00:09:36,953 --> 00:09:39,038 You should undress. 78 00:09:45,670 --> 00:09:48,631 Edouard forgot the gulf between them for a second 79 00:09:48,839 --> 00:09:52,718 and gazed at Victoria's white underwear against her black skin. 80 00:09:52,927 --> 00:09:54,762 - How old are you? - I'm eight. 81 00:09:55,388 --> 00:09:59,725 But perhaps he felt that such thoughts didn't match his political views. 82 00:10:06,482 --> 00:10:09,235 Victoria's mind was full of questions. 83 00:10:10,111 --> 00:10:11,279 I'll leave a light on. 84 00:10:12,280 --> 00:10:13,614 Good night, Victoria. 85 00:10:16,450 --> 00:10:19,287 What would happen if she wet the bed? 86 00:10:20,997 --> 00:10:23,749 Or if she sleepwalked and fell down the stairs? 87 00:10:24,208 --> 00:10:27,587 One night, her aunt had found her near the elevator. 88 00:10:46,314 --> 00:10:47,273 You can't sleep? 89 00:10:48,649 --> 00:10:49,734 Come and sit down. 90 00:10:54,363 --> 00:10:55,323 Are you ok? 91 00:10:56,198 --> 00:10:57,950 Watch TV if you want. 92 00:12:06,519 --> 00:12:07,937 Get up, Victoria. 93 00:12:08,145 --> 00:12:09,563 We mustn't be late. 94 00:12:13,693 --> 00:12:16,070 Well... Goodbye, Victoria. 95 00:12:41,262 --> 00:12:43,097 - You slept in my room? - Yes. 96 00:12:43,305 --> 00:12:45,391 - You played with Spip? - Who's Spip? 97 00:12:45,599 --> 00:12:47,601 My squirrel. You played with him? 98 00:12:47,810 --> 00:12:48,811 No. 99 00:12:49,019 --> 00:12:51,230 - Can I have a kiss? - No. 100 00:12:54,150 --> 00:12:58,738 All day, Victoria thought of her amazing night in that huge home. 101 00:13:02,366 --> 00:13:05,911 She was sick of sleeping in her aunt's living room. 102 00:13:07,455 --> 00:13:09,915 She wanted a room of her very own. 103 00:13:10,958 --> 00:13:12,626 Daydreaming, Victoria? 104 00:13:14,295 --> 00:13:18,424 Above all, she thought of Edouard who'd had a strange effect on her. 105 00:13:20,050 --> 00:13:22,595 She was so angry for sucking her thumb. 106 00:13:23,179 --> 00:13:26,682 She hoped Edouard would come for Thomas and see her. 107 00:13:27,475 --> 00:13:29,477 Then she could proudly say, 108 00:13:29,685 --> 00:13:31,812 “Hello, Edouard, how are you?” 109 00:13:32,271 --> 00:13:34,690 And he'd see she wasn't a little girl. 110 00:13:35,775 --> 00:13:37,067 Victoria? 111 00:13:37,443 --> 00:13:39,653 Hello. I'm Diouma. 112 00:13:39,862 --> 00:13:42,281 We met at church, remember? 113 00:13:42,490 --> 00:13:45,493 You're coming home with me, sweetheart. 114 00:13:45,701 --> 00:13:48,913 You aunt has to stay at the hospital. But she's getting better. 115 00:13:49,121 --> 00:13:50,664 Give me your bag. 116 00:13:57,755 --> 00:14:01,550 Victoria and I were at the same school but not in the same class. 117 00:14:02,009 --> 00:14:04,720 Fanny! Here we are, honey. 118 00:14:04,929 --> 00:14:06,847 - I wasn't too long? - No. 119 00:14:07,056 --> 00:14:08,724 Victoria, you know Fanny? 120 00:14:09,517 --> 00:14:11,310 - Have you seen Sékou's toy? - No. 121 00:14:11,519 --> 00:14:13,062 Wait here, sweetheart. 122 00:14:13,270 --> 00:14:16,190 You can kiss the baby later, his name's Sékou. 123 00:14:16,398 --> 00:14:18,567 She didn't seem to see me. 124 00:14:19,276 --> 00:14:21,779 She watched Thomas and his babysitter. 125 00:14:22,363 --> 00:14:24,073 And thought that the day before 126 00:14:24,281 --> 00:14:26,408 she'd taken the path to Edouard's home. 127 00:14:28,577 --> 00:14:31,831 I'll change Sékou. Give Victoria some juice. 128 00:14:35,584 --> 00:14:37,211 Want some orange juice? 129 00:14:38,295 --> 00:14:39,129 No. 130 00:14:39,338 --> 00:14:41,507 Fanny, warm the bottle, please. 131 00:14:46,136 --> 00:14:49,515 Fanny, you could have tidied up like Victoria. 132 00:14:50,140 --> 00:14:54,603 I remember she was odd that evening, in another world. 133 00:14:54,812 --> 00:14:56,063 Cover up. 134 00:14:58,524 --> 00:14:59,692 Good night. 135 00:15:01,652 --> 00:15:02,695 Victoria... 136 00:15:03,737 --> 00:15:05,322 Sleep tight, sweetheart. 137 00:15:10,077 --> 00:15:12,037 She spent two nights with us. 138 00:15:12,538 --> 00:15:16,125 On the second night, something scared me a little. 139 00:15:49,074 --> 00:15:49,950 The next day, 140 00:15:50,159 --> 00:15:53,495 she returned to her aunt Marion who had left the hospital 141 00:15:54,246 --> 00:15:56,290 and life got back to normal. 142 00:16:06,467 --> 00:16:08,844 - Get more. You have the prescription? - Yes. 143 00:16:12,848 --> 00:16:14,850 Help me to the bathroom. 144 00:16:25,444 --> 00:16:27,196 Bring me a glass of water. 145 00:16:35,704 --> 00:16:37,414 What are you doing? 146 00:16:37,623 --> 00:16:39,375 Nothing. I'm coming. 147 00:16:39,792 --> 00:16:40,876 Hurry. 148 00:16:50,803 --> 00:16:52,096 Hurry! 149 00:17:00,688 --> 00:17:02,314 Hello, Victoria. 150 00:17:03,857 --> 00:17:06,527 - How is she today? - Not very well. 151 00:17:06,735 --> 00:17:11,323 I saw about her benefit. You have to wait but it should work. 152 00:17:11,740 --> 00:17:14,702 - Who is it? -It's me, Diouma. 153 00:17:14,910 --> 00:17:17,621 - I have to go to the pharmacy. - I have time. 154 00:17:17,830 --> 00:17:19,707 - She's thirsty. - I'll see to it. 155 00:17:41,228 --> 00:17:42,896 One day last winter, 156 00:17:43,105 --> 00:17:46,358 Victoria took the wrong path and ended up there. 157 00:17:47,735 --> 00:17:52,239 It was a big surprise to see that the Savinet family's home 158 00:17:52,448 --> 00:17:54,867 was a stone's throw from hers. 159 00:18:04,918 --> 00:18:08,964 She had started coming that way, hoping to meet Edouard. 160 00:18:10,382 --> 00:18:12,468 She had seen the whole family, 161 00:18:12,676 --> 00:18:15,721 except the father but that didn't surprise her. 162 00:18:15,929 --> 00:18:17,931 She was used to fatherless families. 163 00:18:19,475 --> 00:18:21,685 But no one had ever noticed her. 164 00:18:26,857 --> 00:18:27,900 Here. 165 00:18:29,818 --> 00:18:33,614 - Want me to sleep near you? - No. You're kind, dear. 166 00:18:35,407 --> 00:18:37,826 Don't open the windows. I'm cold. 167 00:19:12,569 --> 00:19:15,364 Victoria was sick of sleeping on the couch, 168 00:19:15,572 --> 00:19:17,783 with her clothes in her aunt's wardrobe. 169 00:19:17,991 --> 00:19:20,494 To her, they smelled bad now. 170 00:19:22,704 --> 00:19:25,624 At times, sickened by the smell of illness, 171 00:19:25,833 --> 00:19:29,336 she felt as if she were sinking into dirty black water. 172 00:19:38,095 --> 00:19:39,513 When Marion died, 173 00:19:39,972 --> 00:19:41,932 Victoria would move to her room 174 00:19:42,474 --> 00:19:43,934 and it would be hers. 175 00:19:44,685 --> 00:19:47,104 She couldn't help thinking that. 176 00:20:11,962 --> 00:20:13,172 Auntie... 177 00:20:22,306 --> 00:20:24,600 it'll be free at the end of the month. 178 00:20:25,309 --> 00:20:28,270 The Housing Office will redo the wiring. 179 00:20:30,147 --> 00:20:33,567 If you meet the conditions, you'll get priority. 180 00:20:34,276 --> 00:20:36,236 Go ahead, take your time. 181 00:20:36,820 --> 00:20:39,114 - Everything ok? - Yes, thank you. 182 00:20:39,323 --> 00:20:41,825 I like your house. Who gave it to you? 183 00:20:42,492 --> 00:20:44,119 My mom, when I was tiny. 184 00:20:44,328 --> 00:20:47,122 A lot of boxes... Are you doing this alone? 185 00:20:47,623 --> 00:20:50,626 If you need to get rid of certain things, 186 00:20:50,834 --> 00:20:52,336 the town hall can help. 187 00:20:53,128 --> 00:20:54,838 I'll give you the number. 188 00:20:55,297 --> 00:20:56,465 Please. 189 00:20:57,633 --> 00:20:58,842 What're you doing? 190 00:21:09,061 --> 00:21:10,938 Open the door! 191 00:21:14,900 --> 00:21:16,985 - Mom! - What is it, Fanny? 192 00:21:17,194 --> 00:21:18,362 It's Victoria. 193 00:21:18,570 --> 00:21:20,656 What's she doing? Victoria? 194 00:21:22,032 --> 00:21:24,576 What are you doing? Open the door! 195 00:21:26,328 --> 00:21:28,455 It's my room! I'm staying here! 196 00:21:28,664 --> 00:21:30,749 - Honey... - Open up! 197 00:21:30,958 --> 00:21:32,668 - Shall I try? - Sure, if you like. 198 00:21:32,876 --> 00:21:35,545 Victoria, we met earlier, remember? 199 00:21:35,754 --> 00:21:37,130 It's time to go now. 200 00:21:37,339 --> 00:21:40,092 Open up or we'll have to break the lock. 201 00:21:41,510 --> 00:21:44,513 That's how Victoria came to live with us. 202 00:21:45,681 --> 00:21:48,016 You can borrow all my books if you want. 203 00:21:48,392 --> 00:21:51,687 I'd discovered a passion for reading at the time. 204 00:21:52,354 --> 00:21:54,856 A passion that Victoria didn't share. 205 00:21:55,691 --> 00:21:57,693 She had trouble concentrating. 206 00:21:58,193 --> 00:22:02,489 She was behind at school and was allowed to repeat the year. 207 00:22:03,073 --> 00:22:04,992 You like sleeping below? 208 00:22:06,034 --> 00:22:08,036 Since you sleepwalk, 209 00:22:08,245 --> 00:22:09,746 you might fall. 210 00:22:09,955 --> 00:22:12,958 - I don't sleepwalk anymore. - You never know. 211 00:22:14,167 --> 00:22:16,628 I like sleeping up top anyway. 212 00:22:20,257 --> 00:22:22,175 I'd always wanted a sister. 213 00:22:22,676 --> 00:22:24,970 I was very happy Victoria was there. 214 00:22:26,430 --> 00:22:28,515 I never knew what she was thinking. 215 00:22:28,724 --> 00:22:30,517 She always seemed elsewhere. 216 00:22:30,726 --> 00:22:33,145 Can we play with your doll's house later? 217 00:22:34,021 --> 00:22:36,023 I think that's also why I liked her. 218 00:22:36,690 --> 00:22:39,359 Mom said you're staying here for good. 219 00:22:40,944 --> 00:22:42,612 I'm pleased. 220 00:22:53,957 --> 00:22:56,710 - Hello, Dad, how are you? - I'm fine. 221 00:22:56,918 --> 00:22:57,919 Come in quick. 222 00:22:59,379 --> 00:23:02,090 - Did you find the girl's pajamas? - Yes. 223 00:23:02,299 --> 00:23:05,677 I'm in the kitchen, they're in the living room. 224 00:23:11,808 --> 00:23:15,354 Victoria, Fanny, I have presents for you too. 225 00:23:15,896 --> 00:23:17,397 Whose turn is it? 226 00:23:22,361 --> 00:23:24,029 Don't peek. 227 00:23:29,743 --> 00:23:31,078 Victoria? 228 00:23:31,912 --> 00:23:33,288 What have you chosen? 229 00:23:34,915 --> 00:23:36,208 Scissors. 230 00:23:51,765 --> 00:23:53,100 Come here, Victoria. 231 00:23:53,934 --> 00:23:55,060 Come on, honey. 232 00:23:56,103 --> 00:23:57,896 You can't sleep, like me? 233 00:23:59,689 --> 00:24:02,025 The two of us get on well. 234 00:24:03,944 --> 00:24:07,197 Know what? You have to listen to me. 235 00:24:09,616 --> 00:24:11,284 Work hard at school. 236 00:24:11,493 --> 00:24:14,704 You won't repeat the year again, ok? 237 00:24:16,706 --> 00:24:20,502 Don't do what I did, Victoria. Don't pick the easy way. 238 00:24:25,215 --> 00:24:27,008 Fanny, can't you sleep too? 239 00:24:27,801 --> 00:24:29,010 Come with us. 240 00:24:31,346 --> 00:24:34,224 I have my two little girls with me. 241 00:24:34,808 --> 00:24:36,768 You're nice and warm here? 242 00:24:37,644 --> 00:24:40,939 I adore you both, you know that? 243 00:24:42,149 --> 00:24:44,234 Have you seen the snow outside? 244 00:24:45,694 --> 00:24:46,903 Beautiful, isn't it? 245 00:24:47,112 --> 00:24:51,491 Stay like this a while and then... go to bed. it's late. 246 00:24:51,700 --> 00:24:53,618 - Not yet. - It's Christmas. 247 00:24:56,788 --> 00:24:58,248 Yes, it's Christmas. 248 00:24:59,249 --> 00:25:01,251 You can stay up till midnight. 249 00:25:20,687 --> 00:25:22,189 I had a sister. 250 00:25:22,397 --> 00:25:23,732 I was happy. 251 00:25:25,692 --> 00:25:28,153 And the years passed more quickly than before. 252 00:25:38,663 --> 00:25:40,957 Victoria, as was to be expected, 253 00:25:41,166 --> 00:25:44,336 lost interest in school, dropped out 254 00:25:44,544 --> 00:25:46,129 and started to work. 255 00:25:47,881 --> 00:25:49,883 As for me, after graduation, 256 00:25:50,091 --> 00:25:52,385 while doing odd jobs like Victoria, 257 00:25:52,594 --> 00:25:55,555 I started studying literature. 258 00:26:20,038 --> 00:26:21,665 During all those years, 259 00:26:21,873 --> 00:26:25,627 whenever she passed, loyal to her memories, 260 00:26:25,835 --> 00:26:30,131 Victoria always looked at the building where she spent that amazing night. 261 00:26:39,558 --> 00:26:42,227 In that way, she saw Edouard and Thomas grow. 262 00:26:43,103 --> 00:26:45,313 But the brothers never recognized her. 263 00:27:18,680 --> 00:27:19,806 Come and see. 264 00:27:21,725 --> 00:27:22,851 See him? 265 00:27:23,059 --> 00:27:24,811 - Who is he? - A pain in the neck. 266 00:27:25,020 --> 00:27:27,439 - He's not bad. - You can have him. 267 00:27:32,694 --> 00:27:34,654 - He gets it. - Great. 268 00:27:34,863 --> 00:27:37,282 - Are we seeing a movie? - Yes, I finish soon. Coffee? 269 00:27:37,490 --> 00:27:38,533 Please. 270 00:27:41,036 --> 00:27:43,830 I had been writing for a few years. 271 00:27:44,039 --> 00:27:45,957 Poems, short stories... 272 00:27:46,166 --> 00:27:47,709 I let Victoria read them 273 00:27:47,917 --> 00:27:50,712 and she encouraged me, despite saying she was no expert. 274 00:27:52,047 --> 00:27:55,133 But what mattered was what she thought of them. 275 00:27:58,845 --> 00:28:01,473 - I'll write about you one day. - About me? 276 00:28:02,182 --> 00:28:03,099 You couldn't. 277 00:28:03,308 --> 00:28:04,726 - Why not? - Nothing to tell. 278 00:28:04,934 --> 00:28:06,561 - Want to bet? - Ok. 279 00:28:08,563 --> 00:28:11,691 The jobs helped Victoria to give money to my mother 280 00:28:11,900 --> 00:28:15,487 who urged her to find better, to look in smarter neighborhoods. 281 00:28:17,030 --> 00:28:20,700 Hold on. Victoria, have you seen my lipstick? 282 00:28:21,785 --> 00:28:22,786 I can't find it. 283 00:28:22,994 --> 00:28:24,704 Yes, I'm sorry. 284 00:28:24,913 --> 00:28:26,122 No, that's no good. 285 00:28:26,331 --> 00:28:28,166 I was talking to my daughter. 286 00:28:31,586 --> 00:28:32,962 - Bye. - Where are you going? 287 00:28:33,171 --> 00:28:34,214 To do photos. 288 00:28:34,422 --> 00:28:36,049 - What photos? - Fashion ones. 289 00:28:36,257 --> 00:28:38,009 - You like that? - I guess. 290 00:28:38,218 --> 00:28:40,095 When'll you do something you like? 291 00:28:40,303 --> 00:28:42,180 Fanny, have you got my lipstick? 292 00:28:45,183 --> 00:28:47,686 Victoria tried all kinds of jobs. 293 00:28:47,894 --> 00:28:50,063 This one wasn't very well paid, 294 00:28:50,271 --> 00:28:52,941 but, for the first time, she almost felt at home. 295 00:28:54,067 --> 00:28:57,570 The music, the customers, the staff... She liked everything. 296 00:28:58,947 --> 00:29:01,533 She said she didn't want to move again. 297 00:29:02,742 --> 00:29:05,370 Mom was disappointed but didn't show it. 298 00:29:05,704 --> 00:29:07,747 She simply told her, 299 00:29:07,956 --> 00:29:12,001 “Go, Victoria, do what you have to do. Make the most of your youth. 300 00:29:12,752 --> 00:29:16,297 Because, after, you'll meet a man and it'll be over.” 301 00:29:38,945 --> 00:29:40,238 Can I help you? 302 00:29:41,865 --> 00:29:44,826 - Got the new Archie Shepp? - Next week. 303 00:29:49,289 --> 00:29:51,583 - Know this? - Yes, I like it a lot. 304 00:29:52,125 --> 00:29:54,085 I loved his last concert. 305 00:30:02,635 --> 00:30:05,305 - What is it? - You're Thomas. 306 00:30:06,806 --> 00:30:07,932 Victoria. 307 00:30:08,558 --> 00:30:10,101 You don't remember me? 308 00:30:11,269 --> 00:30:12,896 We were at school together. 309 00:30:14,147 --> 00:30:15,857 I slept in your room once. 310 00:30:16,399 --> 00:30:20,028 Incredible... You recognized me after so long? 311 00:30:20,653 --> 00:30:23,281 I've seen you while passing your place. 312 00:30:23,490 --> 00:30:26,159 When you came in, I thought you were Edouard. 313 00:30:26,367 --> 00:30:28,912 No chance of seeing him around here. 314 00:30:29,120 --> 00:30:30,747 Why? He's not in Paris? 315 00:30:30,955 --> 00:30:34,918 He's on a mission in Sierra Leone. He's a legal expert. 316 00:30:36,461 --> 00:30:37,879 And what do you do? 317 00:30:38,505 --> 00:30:40,715 I'm studying English. 318 00:30:43,009 --> 00:30:44,928 It's cool to see you. 319 00:30:46,930 --> 00:30:48,640 Can we go for a drink? 320 00:30:48,848 --> 00:30:50,475 I'd like that. 321 00:31:02,862 --> 00:31:05,615 Victoria couldn't believe she was back there. 322 00:31:06,866 --> 00:31:10,161 At the same time, everything seemed a little fake. 323 00:31:10,787 --> 00:31:12,831 First, Thomas wasn't Edouard. 324 00:31:13,039 --> 00:31:13,998 Well? 325 00:31:16,042 --> 00:31:17,585 I remember it well. 326 00:31:19,003 --> 00:31:20,964 The apartment was less impressive, 327 00:31:21,506 --> 00:31:23,299 the light less warm... 328 00:31:25,093 --> 00:31:26,928 The carpets were worn. 329 00:31:28,263 --> 00:31:30,807 It seemed odd wealthy people hadn't changed them. 330 00:31:31,015 --> 00:31:32,600 You can hear the trains? 331 00:31:33,142 --> 00:31:35,979 You'd forgotten? I don't notice it anymore. 332 00:31:36,938 --> 00:31:38,648 Mom says it calms her. 333 00:31:38,857 --> 00:31:41,442 It's her parents' place. She's fond of it. 334 00:31:43,903 --> 00:31:45,280 Where's your mother? 335 00:31:45,905 --> 00:31:48,658 In Marseilles. With some play or other. 336 00:32:02,672 --> 00:32:06,301 Edouard's books. He wants me to read them. He's a drag. 337 00:32:07,719 --> 00:32:10,263 - You don't share his ideas? - I do, but... 338 00:32:10,847 --> 00:32:12,682 he keeps lecturing me. 339 00:32:12,891 --> 00:32:15,852 What do you think? Are you left-wing? 340 00:32:16,060 --> 00:32:17,103 Yes. 341 00:32:17,812 --> 00:32:18,980 But... 342 00:32:19,188 --> 00:32:22,317 books, activism, I'm not into that. 343 00:32:22,859 --> 00:32:24,986 My best friend Fanny tells me about it. 344 00:32:37,332 --> 00:32:39,792 What France does in Africa is horrific. 345 00:32:40,710 --> 00:32:42,170 Ever been there? 346 00:32:42,962 --> 00:32:44,255 I was born here. 347 00:32:44,672 --> 00:32:46,507 I have no family there. 348 00:33:02,231 --> 00:33:03,358 You're trembling. 349 00:33:05,568 --> 00:33:08,279 - I'm not used to it. - Me neither. 350 00:33:10,031 --> 00:33:12,533 - Maybe we can manage it. - Maybe. 351 00:33:18,915 --> 00:33:20,333 A few weeks later, 352 00:33:20,541 --> 00:33:24,837 the summer holidays began but Thomas decided to stay with Victoria. 353 00:33:29,217 --> 00:33:31,469 In all the time they were together, 354 00:33:31,678 --> 00:33:35,515 Victoria never mentioned Thomas to my mother or me. 355 00:33:41,854 --> 00:33:44,440 Why did she keep him a secret? 356 00:33:44,649 --> 00:33:46,651 She probably didn't know herself. 357 00:33:53,950 --> 00:33:55,159 I'm sorry! 358 00:33:56,119 --> 00:33:59,622 - Who's that? - Victoria. I told you about her. 359 00:34:02,417 --> 00:34:03,876 She's pretty. 360 00:34:04,085 --> 00:34:07,130 I told you she was. You never listen to me. 361 00:34:07,338 --> 00:34:08,256 I don't? 362 00:34:09,966 --> 00:34:11,759 Your brother's left Alice. 363 00:34:11,968 --> 00:34:14,262 I don't know what he does to girls. 364 00:34:21,602 --> 00:34:23,146 Glad to see you again, Victoria. 365 00:34:23,354 --> 00:34:24,480 So am I, ma'am. 366 00:34:24,689 --> 00:34:25,898 Call me Elena. 367 00:34:26,816 --> 00:34:29,360 - That's a pretty dress. - Thank you. 368 00:34:30,653 --> 00:34:32,530 I have to run to a rehearsal. 369 00:34:32,739 --> 00:34:35,450 - I hope we'll talk soon. - I hope so too. 370 00:34:36,409 --> 00:34:38,578 - Bye. - Goodbye. 371 00:34:43,541 --> 00:34:45,251 You're not late for work? 372 00:34:45,752 --> 00:34:46,878 Not yet. 373 00:34:54,427 --> 00:34:56,971 You can grant me a few more minutes? 374 00:34:57,597 --> 00:34:58,848 A few more? 375 00:34:59,057 --> 00:35:01,893 Outwardly, everything seemed so natural. 376 00:35:02,101 --> 00:35:03,436 But that wasn't the case. 377 00:35:08,149 --> 00:35:11,402 She found him a bit superficial, too young at heart. 378 00:35:11,861 --> 00:35:14,614 He found her too cautious, too genteel. 379 00:35:15,698 --> 00:35:18,659 She hated his coarse mockery of Edouard. 380 00:35:19,494 --> 00:35:23,915 He hated the way she carefully folded her clothes 381 00:35:24,123 --> 00:35:25,500 before joining him in bed. 382 00:35:26,042 --> 00:35:28,628 Look, I changed the street's name for you. 383 00:35:30,129 --> 00:35:31,255 Are you pleased? 384 00:35:31,923 --> 00:35:33,424 Silly... 385 00:35:33,633 --> 00:35:34,759 It's funny. 386 00:35:37,553 --> 00:35:39,514 True, they made love all the time, 387 00:35:39,722 --> 00:35:42,391 but they knew deep down it could be different, 388 00:35:42,600 --> 00:35:45,686 more violent and passionate, more intense and sweeter. 389 00:35:46,854 --> 00:35:49,398 But they never spoke about all that. 390 00:35:51,317 --> 00:35:55,613 Summer ended and Thomas left for university in America. 391 00:35:56,155 --> 00:35:58,533 Ever made love on the banks of the Seine? 392 00:36:00,034 --> 00:36:02,370 Victoria didn't really feel sad. 393 00:36:03,079 --> 00:36:04,455 Neither did he. 394 00:36:17,844 --> 00:36:19,762 And then time passed... 395 00:36:34,735 --> 00:36:35,820 Are you ok? 396 00:36:38,114 --> 00:36:39,407 I'm pregnant. 397 00:36:40,950 --> 00:36:42,493 - I don't want an abortion. - What? 398 00:36:43,578 --> 00:36:46,038 - I don't want the father to know. - You don't... 399 00:36:47,290 --> 00:36:49,000 Hold on, who's the father? 400 00:36:49,667 --> 00:36:51,419 A nice boy. White. 401 00:36:52,962 --> 00:36:55,756 I've thought hard. I don't want him to know. 402 00:36:56,174 --> 00:36:58,509 - It's for the best. - You think so? 403 00:36:59,177 --> 00:37:00,803 Have you thought it through? 404 00:37:01,012 --> 00:37:03,931 Yes, but this is how I have to do it. 405 00:37:04,140 --> 00:37:05,099 Why? 406 00:37:06,100 --> 00:37:07,268 I don't know. 407 00:37:07,977 --> 00:37:09,812 It's something I sense. 408 00:37:14,192 --> 00:37:15,985 - What are you doing? - Calling the guys. 409 00:37:16,194 --> 00:37:17,653 Sékou, put the phone down. 410 00:37:17,862 --> 00:37:19,780 Mom doesn't want you to go out. 411 00:37:26,454 --> 00:37:28,331 I'm scared to tell Diouma. 412 00:37:29,290 --> 00:37:31,334 Don't worry about her. 413 00:37:34,962 --> 00:37:37,340 I'll disappoint her. She expected better. 414 00:37:38,299 --> 00:37:40,009 She'll respect your decision. 415 00:37:40,218 --> 00:37:41,135 And you? 416 00:37:43,888 --> 00:37:45,973 Have you thought hard about this? 417 00:37:46,807 --> 00:37:49,101 - You're sure? - Yes, I'm sure. 418 00:37:53,189 --> 00:37:56,859 The following days, I tried to get her to talk about it. 419 00:38:00,905 --> 00:38:04,659 She herself probably didn't understand her reactions. 420 00:38:06,452 --> 00:38:10,456 If I tried to bring her down to earth and reconsider her decision, 421 00:38:10,665 --> 00:38:12,959 she would withdraw into herself. 422 00:38:14,377 --> 00:38:17,380 I decided to keep silent and leave her in peace. 423 00:38:23,970 --> 00:38:25,513 When my mother heard, 424 00:38:25,721 --> 00:38:28,182 she told Victoria she'd never disappoint her. 425 00:38:28,391 --> 00:38:30,268 That she loved her as she was. 426 00:38:30,476 --> 00:38:32,436 That she'd always be there for her. 427 00:38:43,614 --> 00:38:47,326 She asked her to think again about the child's father. 428 00:38:48,828 --> 00:38:50,079 There could be problems. 429 00:38:51,914 --> 00:38:53,708 - Are you Mrs. Diouma? - Yes. 430 00:38:53,916 --> 00:38:57,044 - Can I see you? - I'll see you shortly. 431 00:38:57,253 --> 00:38:58,129 For now... 432 00:38:58,337 --> 00:38:59,839 - Hi, Diouma. - Hi, Safi. 433 00:39:00,047 --> 00:39:02,008 ...we could apply for housing. 434 00:39:02,216 --> 00:39:05,761 Good news. Yacine will probably get his papers. 435 00:39:05,970 --> 00:39:07,263 That's good. 436 00:39:11,434 --> 00:39:12,601 Are you ok, Diouma? 437 00:39:54,310 --> 00:39:55,478 Hi there... 438 00:39:58,314 --> 00:39:59,690 Hello, Marie. 439 00:40:06,655 --> 00:40:08,240 Sékou? 440 00:40:15,956 --> 00:40:18,084 - How are you, honey? - Fine. 441 00:40:18,292 --> 00:40:20,336 Have you seen Sékou? We're eating. 442 00:40:21,170 --> 00:40:23,547 - How's Marie? - She's asleep. 443 00:40:23,756 --> 00:40:25,466 I'll come to see her later. 444 00:40:25,925 --> 00:40:27,259 - Ok? - And you? 445 00:40:27,718 --> 00:40:28,803 I'll see you later? 446 00:40:31,639 --> 00:40:32,515 Take care. 447 00:40:32,723 --> 00:40:34,475 Mom died a few months later. 448 00:40:35,351 --> 00:40:37,186 Her heart gave up. 449 00:40:43,734 --> 00:40:47,571 They said she had too many worries, that work had worn her out. 450 00:40:47,780 --> 00:40:49,573 That's probably true. 451 00:40:54,203 --> 00:40:56,205 Victoria's grief was terrifying 452 00:40:56,414 --> 00:40:58,332 and lasted several long weeks. 453 00:41:02,711 --> 00:41:04,296 We stayed together. 454 00:41:04,505 --> 00:41:06,549 We tried to comfort each other. 455 00:41:41,959 --> 00:41:44,628 - Hello, sir. - Hello. A beer, please. 456 00:41:59,810 --> 00:42:00,728 She's adorable. 457 00:42:02,271 --> 00:42:04,190 - What's her name? - Marie. 458 00:42:04,398 --> 00:42:06,692 I'm Sam. And you? 459 00:42:06,901 --> 00:42:07,818 Victoria. 460 00:42:12,573 --> 00:42:16,577 You're Victoria, you love music and you have a pretty daughter. 461 00:42:17,286 --> 00:42:18,662 I'm getting to know you. 462 00:42:19,288 --> 00:42:21,457 Actually, I work in a record store. 463 00:42:21,665 --> 00:42:23,501 - I have a group. - Really? 464 00:42:24,126 --> 00:42:26,587 We have a few gigs. Do you play? 465 00:42:26,795 --> 00:42:27,713 No. 466 00:42:29,465 --> 00:42:33,427 As a kid, I liked to sing in church. But I stopped going. 467 00:42:34,053 --> 00:42:35,638 It seemed meaningless. 468 00:42:39,266 --> 00:42:40,768 I think she likes me. 469 00:42:42,102 --> 00:42:43,854 I like you too, Marie. 470 00:42:44,063 --> 00:42:45,481 You have a pretty mom. 471 00:42:48,943 --> 00:42:51,070 - Can I see you again? - If you like. 472 00:42:52,571 --> 00:42:55,032 - Less formal next time. - Ok. 473 00:42:56,784 --> 00:42:58,202 How about next week? 474 00:42:58,410 --> 00:42:59,745 Move, niggers! 475 00:42:59,954 --> 00:43:02,623 What the hell did you just say? 476 00:43:02,831 --> 00:43:04,291 Stop! Sam! 477 00:43:24,353 --> 00:43:27,064 You're not alone, I'm with you 478 00:43:27,606 --> 00:43:29,483 On earth as in heaven 479 00:43:30,401 --> 00:43:32,695 When you're sad, dry your eyes 480 00:43:32,903 --> 00:43:34,363 I'm your oak 481 00:43:36,365 --> 00:43:40,536 No more hatred Like an angel, I'll lift you up 482 00:43:41,495 --> 00:43:43,706 I'll lift you up 483 00:43:44,873 --> 00:43:47,209 Victoria 484 00:44:16,655 --> 00:44:18,365 What's she doing? Playing? 485 00:44:19,992 --> 00:44:21,910 She wasn't any trouble? 486 00:44:22,119 --> 00:44:24,747 No. I'm crazy about her. 487 00:44:25,539 --> 00:44:27,207 I have to go. Sam's waiting. 488 00:44:27,416 --> 00:44:29,293 - Is it still good with him? - Yes. 489 00:44:31,211 --> 00:44:32,421 We're getting married. 490 00:44:32,630 --> 00:44:35,716 What? You tell me that out of the blue? 491 00:44:35,924 --> 00:44:37,468 That's a major event! 492 00:44:37,676 --> 00:44:40,346 - He'll move in with me. - Congratulations. 493 00:44:41,013 --> 00:44:43,474 - Hello, Victoria. - Hello, Grandpa. 494 00:44:44,016 --> 00:44:46,393 - Is there any Coke? - In the fridge. 495 00:45:01,116 --> 00:45:04,244 I told him to come here. He couldn't manage alone. 496 00:45:07,206 --> 00:45:10,042 Not now Mother's gone... 497 00:45:14,046 --> 00:45:15,756 Don't worry, I'm here. 498 00:45:20,260 --> 00:45:22,429 I wish she'd known Sam. 499 00:45:22,805 --> 00:45:25,182 Yeah, she'd have adored him. 500 00:45:26,517 --> 00:45:28,185 Know what she'd have said? 501 00:45:28,394 --> 00:45:31,063 “Why can't you find a decent man? 502 00:45:31,271 --> 00:45:33,232 Why are you so picky?” 503 00:45:34,316 --> 00:45:36,777 I'd have said, “That's just the way I am.” 504 00:45:37,486 --> 00:45:38,946 Victoria married Sam. 505 00:45:39,738 --> 00:45:41,532 A little Charlie was born. 506 00:45:42,408 --> 00:45:44,201 The place felt cramped 507 00:45:44,410 --> 00:45:47,246 but Sam was often away performing all over. 508 00:45:49,081 --> 00:45:50,791 This great philosopher 509 00:45:50,999 --> 00:45:55,003 mocks the French team as too black but still writes articles. 510 00:45:55,212 --> 00:45:56,922 That's an old story. 511 00:45:57,131 --> 00:46:00,092 Yeah, but no one ever reacts, not even the Blacks. 512 00:46:00,300 --> 00:46:04,471 - Are you Black, French... - I have to be something? 513 00:46:06,098 --> 00:46:07,975 Marie's asleep now. 514 00:46:08,976 --> 00:46:10,853 Guys, don't smoke too much. 515 00:46:13,981 --> 00:46:16,984 The guys are sleeping here. On the couch and the floor. 516 00:46:18,026 --> 00:46:21,655 You don't get that in a country like the USA. 517 00:46:21,864 --> 00:46:24,950 Blacks are organized. They're a group with power. 518 00:46:25,159 --> 00:46:27,661 - It's different. - You're right. 519 00:46:27,870 --> 00:46:29,955 Sixty years after the end of colonization, 520 00:46:30,164 --> 00:46:33,167 we have the Ministry of National Identity. 521 00:46:33,375 --> 00:46:35,878 And they have Barack Obama. 522 00:46:36,545 --> 00:46:38,213 I got this in London for Charlie. 523 00:46:42,176 --> 00:46:45,929 I give you yours later when we're alone in our room. 524 00:46:46,430 --> 00:46:48,557 Give me a kiss instead. 525 00:46:50,309 --> 00:46:55,147 She hoped Sam would be around more once the baby was born, but he wasn't. 526 00:46:55,355 --> 00:46:56,607 Bye, baby. 527 00:46:57,191 --> 00:47:00,319 See you next week. Take care, you and the kids. 528 00:47:04,698 --> 00:47:06,909 I spend my life waiting for you. 529 00:47:08,660 --> 00:47:10,662 It's my job. That's how it is. 530 00:47:11,789 --> 00:47:13,749 You love me for what I do, right? 531 00:47:19,671 --> 00:47:20,923 But it's tough. 532 00:47:21,340 --> 00:47:24,885 I love you. I'll try to change that. Promise. 533 00:48:25,696 --> 00:48:28,907 Sometimes she thought of the men she'd known. 534 00:48:31,702 --> 00:48:34,496 There had been a few one-night stands. 535 00:48:36,832 --> 00:48:38,041 Then Thomas, 536 00:48:38,250 --> 00:48:42,045 who was different but never really counted for her. 537 00:48:44,381 --> 00:48:48,093 She often thought of Edouard, who had left his mark on her, 538 00:48:48,677 --> 00:48:50,596 but that was something else, 539 00:48:50,804 --> 00:48:53,432 strong emotions from her childhood. 540 00:48:56,685 --> 00:49:00,230 Now there was Sam and she loved him deeply. 541 00:49:02,065 --> 00:49:06,194 With him, life seemed more real, more concrete. 542 00:49:09,031 --> 00:49:11,617 Yes, even if she was always waiting for him, 543 00:49:11,825 --> 00:49:14,119 even if everyday life was hard, 544 00:49:14,328 --> 00:49:16,705 Sam was well and truly the man of her life. 545 00:49:16,914 --> 00:49:19,166 For better and for worse, as they say. 546 00:49:46,902 --> 00:49:48,028 Just a second. 547 00:49:53,367 --> 00:49:54,868 Music Land. 548 00:49:56,495 --> 00:49:57,704 Yes, speaking. 549 00:50:12,469 --> 00:50:13,929 What's wrong? 550 00:50:19,643 --> 00:50:20,894 What is it? 551 00:50:21,311 --> 00:50:22,479 Talk to me. 552 00:50:23,105 --> 00:50:26,441 Sam was always on the road and drove like crazy. 553 00:50:27,442 --> 00:50:30,821 Victoria dreaded getting into a car with him. 554 00:50:32,614 --> 00:50:36,243 She'd beg him to drive more slowly for the children. 555 00:50:36,451 --> 00:50:40,539 Only when they were along would he slow down a little... 556 00:50:45,961 --> 00:50:47,087 Are you ok? 557 00:50:50,590 --> 00:50:52,009 Want me to do it? 558 00:52:01,119 --> 00:52:02,746 Over the following weeks, 559 00:52:02,954 --> 00:52:05,874 Victoria had panic attacks but kept going. 560 00:52:07,667 --> 00:52:10,378 She couldn't lose control. 561 00:52:10,587 --> 00:52:12,589 She had the children to look after. 562 00:52:46,957 --> 00:52:50,919 Then something unexpected occurred in Victoria's life. 563 00:52:52,379 --> 00:52:55,298 She was forced to make some painful decisions. 564 00:52:56,424 --> 00:52:59,386 All the more painful as they concerned less her life 565 00:52:59,594 --> 00:53:01,221 than that of her daughter, Marie. 566 00:53:16,611 --> 00:53:19,114 - Do you have it in black? - Sorry, we've sold out. 567 00:53:25,036 --> 00:53:28,707 I'm already late. I'll get fired because of you! 568 00:53:28,915 --> 00:53:30,667 This one in size 3? 569 00:53:30,876 --> 00:53:32,377 Sold out too. 570 00:53:32,586 --> 00:53:34,504 - Am I bothering you? - Not at all. 571 00:53:34,713 --> 00:53:37,007 I'm sick of these checks all the time. 572 00:53:40,635 --> 00:53:43,972 Just show us your papers, we won't ask again. 573 00:53:44,890 --> 00:53:46,808 I don't have them on me. 574 00:53:47,017 --> 00:53:49,227 - What's come over you? - Forgive me. 575 00:53:49,436 --> 00:53:51,021 What are you thinking? 576 00:53:52,480 --> 00:53:54,191 Go on out if you're interested. 577 00:53:55,192 --> 00:53:56,484 Let go of me! 578 00:54:04,534 --> 00:54:05,660 You're late. 579 00:54:05,869 --> 00:54:08,163 I know, honey. Problems at work. 580 00:54:08,371 --> 00:54:11,166 - Are you changing again? - I have no choice. 581 00:54:11,583 --> 00:54:13,752 - Had a good day? - Yes. 582 00:54:27,515 --> 00:54:30,143 - We'll go through my poem later? - Of course. 583 00:54:53,166 --> 00:54:54,751 Let's go for a walk, honey. 584 00:54:55,460 --> 00:54:58,296 - And Charlie? - He's at Fanny's. 585 00:55:17,565 --> 00:55:18,942 It was incredible. 586 00:55:19,150 --> 00:55:22,904 Marie was the daughter of Thomas who was there, just a few feet away. 587 00:55:28,368 --> 00:55:31,538 Victoria had always refused to see Thomas as a father 588 00:55:31,746 --> 00:55:34,040 and the idea now seemed novel to her. 589 00:55:39,421 --> 00:55:42,757 What had she been thinking of all those years? 590 00:55:44,551 --> 00:55:47,304 She felt she was emerging from a long sleep. 591 00:55:47,512 --> 00:55:48,763 Who is that? 592 00:55:49,806 --> 00:55:51,057 Nobody. 593 00:56:05,613 --> 00:56:07,365 She had wanted to forget Thomas, 594 00:56:07,574 --> 00:56:09,743 but how could she justify it now? 595 00:56:14,831 --> 00:56:18,293 Why had she wanted to purge her memory of the Savinets? 596 00:56:21,713 --> 00:56:24,132 She had seen Elena in a magazine. 597 00:56:24,341 --> 00:56:26,426 She was having a brilliant stage career. 598 00:56:28,303 --> 00:56:30,930 Like Lionel, her former husband. 599 00:56:33,808 --> 00:56:36,978 As for Edouard, he wrote newspaper columns. 600 00:56:43,193 --> 00:56:45,153 She also thought of her children. 601 00:56:46,154 --> 00:56:48,073 What would become of them? 602 00:56:53,370 --> 00:56:56,331 She knew her school was worse than before, 603 00:56:56,539 --> 00:56:58,750 with drugs and fights. 604 00:57:00,877 --> 00:57:04,506 Marie and Charlie might leave it even more ignorant than her. 605 00:57:18,520 --> 00:57:20,146 Time for bed soon. 606 00:57:20,522 --> 00:57:22,649 Five more minutes. 607 00:57:26,236 --> 00:57:28,613 But what could she do for them? 608 00:57:33,785 --> 00:57:35,286 I can't do anything, she thought, 609 00:57:35,495 --> 00:57:38,873 I can't fight for myself or others. 610 00:57:39,082 --> 00:57:41,584 Did you hear, Charlie? Bed soon. 611 00:57:41,793 --> 00:57:44,504 Five more minutes, please. 612 00:57:50,093 --> 00:57:51,428 The more she thought about it, 613 00:57:51,636 --> 00:57:55,265 the more she felt like a feeble creature adrift on the current 614 00:57:55,473 --> 00:57:58,309 without knowing what was happening or why. 615 00:57:59,310 --> 00:58:03,273 A puppet gliding over the world without putting down roots 616 00:58:03,898 --> 00:58:05,650 or controlling anything. 617 00:58:12,740 --> 00:58:15,577 For the first time in her life perhaps, 618 00:58:15,785 --> 00:58:18,955 she felt she could act and make a good decision. 619 00:58:22,709 --> 00:58:26,963 What did she want now? For the Savinets to know Marie. 620 00:58:27,547 --> 00:58:30,008 Then it would be up to them. 621 00:58:31,759 --> 00:58:34,929 That was the resolution she made that evening, 622 00:58:35,138 --> 00:58:37,432 and she knew it would haunt her mind. 623 00:58:52,363 --> 00:58:56,326 That's my mom. The place could be ours this weekend. 624 00:59:00,330 --> 00:59:01,122 Thomas? 625 00:59:02,123 --> 00:59:03,583 It's Victoria. 626 00:59:03,791 --> 00:59:06,211 - Who? - Victoria. Remember me? 627 00:59:07,420 --> 00:59:10,298 - Of course I remember you. - Victoria? 628 00:59:10,507 --> 00:59:12,425 I have something to tell you. 629 00:59:13,843 --> 00:59:15,261 Just a minute. 630 00:59:15,720 --> 00:59:16,638 Be right back. 631 00:59:16,846 --> 00:59:17,889 Go on. 632 00:59:19,057 --> 00:59:20,725 I have a child. 633 00:59:21,476 --> 00:59:23,061 Your child. 634 00:59:25,939 --> 00:59:28,191 A little girl called Marie. 635 00:59:30,652 --> 00:59:32,070 What are you saying? 636 00:59:32,737 --> 00:59:34,864 I got pregnant that summer. 637 00:59:38,576 --> 00:59:39,994 Why didn't you tell me? 638 00:59:42,163 --> 00:59:43,498 Are you angry? 639 00:59:44,666 --> 00:59:46,459 No, I'm not angry. 640 00:59:47,252 --> 00:59:50,338 But you should have told me. Why didn't you? 641 00:59:50,547 --> 00:59:51,881 I don't know. 642 00:59:54,842 --> 00:59:56,719 I don't know. I was stupid. 643 00:59:58,179 --> 00:59:59,597 How old is she? 644 01:00:01,140 --> 01:00:03,142 Seven, is that right? 645 01:00:04,435 --> 01:00:05,853 She's seven. 646 01:00:13,319 --> 01:00:14,946 What did you say her name was? 647 01:00:16,489 --> 01:00:17,740 Her name's Marie. 648 01:00:20,702 --> 01:00:22,495 Don't you want to see her? 649 01:00:26,916 --> 01:00:28,042 I do. 650 01:00:29,335 --> 01:00:31,254 I'd really like to see her. 651 01:00:32,422 --> 01:00:34,465 Yes, I'd like to see her. 652 01:00:34,841 --> 01:00:36,259 I want to see her. 653 01:00:57,488 --> 01:00:59,157 Want to hold my hand? 654 01:01:04,579 --> 01:01:07,290 - Are you working? - On and off. 655 01:01:07,665 --> 01:01:08,708 And you? 656 01:01:08,916 --> 01:01:12,462 Nothing much. I'm biding my time, I'm living. 657 01:01:14,922 --> 01:01:17,759 - I'd like to start a soul group. - That's good. 658 01:01:19,135 --> 01:01:20,386 And Edouard? 659 01:01:20,595 --> 01:01:24,265 An international career. The pride of the family. 660 01:01:27,894 --> 01:01:29,520 It's incredible. 661 01:01:32,440 --> 01:01:34,901 You're as pretty as ever, Victoria. 662 01:01:37,153 --> 01:01:39,280 And you have a very pretty daughter. 663 01:01:40,281 --> 01:01:43,660 Marie, you have your grandmother's hands. 664 01:01:43,868 --> 01:01:45,203 Who is she? 665 01:01:45,953 --> 01:01:47,830 A great lady of the stage. 666 01:01:48,039 --> 01:01:51,542 Maybe I'll never see him again, Victoria thought. Too bad. 667 01:01:51,751 --> 01:01:54,128 The ball is in his court. I've done what I had to. 668 01:01:54,337 --> 01:01:55,755 Delicious soup, Mom. 669 01:01:57,048 --> 01:01:58,216 Thank you. 670 01:01:58,758 --> 01:02:00,259 I have a child. 671 01:02:02,720 --> 01:02:05,973 Her name's Marie. She's of mixed race. 672 01:02:06,683 --> 01:02:09,143 Her mother's Victoria. Remember her? 673 01:02:09,352 --> 01:02:10,228 Should I? 674 01:02:10,436 --> 01:02:13,231 Vaguely. But there have been so many... 675 01:02:13,439 --> 01:02:16,192 You brought her here as a little girl. 676 01:02:16,401 --> 01:02:18,111 You let her sleep in my room. 677 01:02:19,654 --> 01:02:20,947 You saw her again? 678 01:02:21,781 --> 01:02:24,659 She's adorable. And our child too. 679 01:02:29,789 --> 01:02:31,749 You're not reacting? 680 01:02:32,250 --> 01:02:33,876 It's good. 681 01:02:36,421 --> 01:02:38,297 You seem happy. 682 01:02:38,506 --> 01:02:40,425 - How old is she? - She's seven. 683 01:02:43,219 --> 01:02:46,514 She might be fooling you. 684 01:02:46,723 --> 01:02:49,600 Consider the consequences if you recognize the child. 685 01:02:50,017 --> 01:02:51,769 What are you imagining? 686 01:02:51,978 --> 01:02:54,313 I know no end of similar stories. 687 01:02:54,522 --> 01:02:56,149 Victoria isn't like that. 688 01:02:56,524 --> 01:02:58,192 Why be so suspicious? 689 01:02:58,401 --> 01:03:02,155 I've always wanted a black grandchild. Mixed race is good too. 690 01:03:02,363 --> 01:03:04,490 You two talk such nonsense! 691 01:03:05,867 --> 01:03:08,202 I'm saying it for your sake. 692 01:03:08,411 --> 01:03:10,913 After all, it could be blackmail. 693 01:03:11,748 --> 01:03:13,207 Money wasn't mentioned. 694 01:03:13,416 --> 01:03:15,418 Maybe we should give some. 695 01:03:16,169 --> 01:03:19,005 In that case, we need to know it's true. 696 01:03:19,213 --> 01:03:22,216 I know it's true. Victoria is someone decent. 697 01:03:23,176 --> 01:03:24,844 She wouldn't lie. 698 01:03:26,262 --> 01:03:28,931 It's easy enough to be sure. 699 01:03:29,390 --> 01:03:30,975 Do a paternity test. 700 01:03:31,476 --> 01:03:33,060 That's so sordid! 701 01:03:33,269 --> 01:03:34,353 It is. 702 01:03:35,396 --> 01:03:36,898 You can't ask that. 703 01:03:37,106 --> 01:03:40,234 Mr. Humanitarian is turning into Sarkozy. 704 01:03:40,443 --> 01:03:41,903 You're mixing things up. 705 01:03:42,111 --> 01:03:45,656 We could fund someone else's kid for years. 706 01:03:45,865 --> 01:03:49,368 Victoria's someone decent, ok! I fucking know her! 707 01:03:54,415 --> 01:03:56,459 A meeting was arranged. 708 01:03:57,084 --> 01:04:01,339 Edouard regretted that a paternity test hadn't cleared things up. 709 01:04:03,174 --> 01:04:05,301 You're really my daddy then? 710 01:04:06,093 --> 01:04:07,887 Yes, kitten, that's right. 711 01:04:09,347 --> 01:04:11,516 - Need help, Mom? - I can manage. 712 01:04:11,724 --> 01:04:13,434 At first, he was distant 713 01:04:13,643 --> 01:04:16,229 and bombarded Victoria with sly questions. 714 01:04:16,896 --> 01:04:18,564 But he had to face it. 715 01:04:18,773 --> 01:04:21,150 Everyone believed her but him. 716 01:04:23,903 --> 01:04:25,446 Are you my grandma? 717 01:04:25,988 --> 01:04:27,532 Absolutely! 718 01:04:28,533 --> 01:04:30,201 We have the same hands. 719 01:04:30,952 --> 01:04:32,537 That's right. Look. 720 01:04:33,746 --> 01:04:35,289 So who are you? 721 01:04:35,915 --> 01:04:38,251 Well... I'm your uncle. 722 01:04:39,085 --> 01:04:41,003 Will I live here? 723 01:04:41,212 --> 01:04:43,381 Of course not, you'll stay with me. 724 01:04:43,589 --> 01:04:44,924 And Charlie? 725 01:04:45,508 --> 01:04:47,802 You, me and Charlie. We stay together. 726 01:04:48,010 --> 01:04:50,972 I just wanted you to know your family, see? 727 01:04:52,223 --> 01:04:54,100 Let's celebrate this. 728 01:04:56,519 --> 01:04:59,105 - Welcome to our family! - Welcome, Marie. 729 01:05:04,861 --> 01:05:07,113 She realized time had passed. 730 01:05:07,530 --> 01:05:08,948 She was with Edouard, 731 01:05:09,156 --> 01:05:12,451 and he was no longer the boy who took care of her once. 732 01:05:13,035 --> 01:05:15,204 Yes, he was a different man. 733 01:05:15,913 --> 01:05:17,331 “Dear Thomas, 734 01:05:17,540 --> 01:05:21,752 I'd hate your brother to keep thinking I want to trick you. 735 01:05:21,961 --> 01:05:23,754 The thought keeps me awake. 736 01:05:24,922 --> 01:05:27,425 I'd like you and Marie to do a paternity test 737 01:05:27,633 --> 01:05:30,261 to prove the bond between child and father. 738 01:05:30,469 --> 01:05:34,140 Write or call me soon to tell me what you think. 739 01:05:34,348 --> 01:05:35,933 I don't want to force you. 740 01:05:36,142 --> 01:05:39,020 With all my affection, Victoria.” 741 01:05:42,815 --> 01:05:45,610 Do you think that will do? 742 01:05:46,319 --> 01:05:49,697 No, it's totally absurd. No one can make you do it. 743 01:05:49,906 --> 01:05:51,157 What else can I do? 744 01:05:51,365 --> 01:05:54,410 They have to trust you. The test is a disgrace! 745 01:05:55,161 --> 01:05:57,330 Don't oppose me, Fanny. It makes me sad. 746 01:05:57,538 --> 01:05:59,415 And I'm sad to see you give in! 747 01:05:59,624 --> 01:06:02,293 They're not your masters. We're not their slaves! 748 01:06:14,597 --> 01:06:15,932 Are you ok? 749 01:06:25,566 --> 01:06:27,735 Marie and Thomas did the test. 750 01:06:28,486 --> 01:06:30,488 Edouard admitted he was wrong. 751 01:06:31,030 --> 01:06:32,448 Lionel was invited too. 752 01:06:32,657 --> 01:06:33,783 Hello, Marie. 753 01:06:34,492 --> 01:06:36,410 Dad, they're here. 754 01:06:36,953 --> 01:06:39,789 Victoria, hello. Welcome. 755 01:06:40,873 --> 01:06:42,917 So you're little Marie! 756 01:06:43,125 --> 01:06:46,337 I'm delighted to meet you, little Marie. 757 01:06:47,004 --> 01:06:48,714 She's delectable. 758 01:06:48,923 --> 01:06:52,510 Bravo, Victoria. Why keep her from us so long? 759 01:06:54,637 --> 01:06:58,015 Do you like this place? It's a bit big, isn't it? 760 01:06:58,224 --> 01:07:02,603 When I was living here, I got lost all the time. 761 01:07:02,812 --> 01:07:04,480 I couldn't find the kitchen... 762 01:07:04,689 --> 01:07:05,982 I'd call, “Elena!” 763 01:07:06,190 --> 01:07:08,359 But your grandmother's stone deaf. 764 01:07:08,567 --> 01:07:12,446 I'd walk and walk until I was so tired... 765 01:07:12,655 --> 01:07:14,031 Can I pick you up? 766 01:07:15,408 --> 01:07:18,202 You won't be tired when we reach the living room. 767 01:07:18,411 --> 01:07:20,955 Now where is the living room? 768 01:07:22,498 --> 01:07:23,499 There. 769 01:07:24,583 --> 01:07:26,961 She's so light, this little caramel cream. 770 01:07:27,169 --> 01:07:28,754 Not the best comparison. 771 01:07:28,963 --> 01:07:32,925 Can't I call you my caramel cream? My coffee ice cream? 772 01:07:33,134 --> 01:07:34,135 Yes, you can. 773 01:07:34,844 --> 01:07:37,596 Dad, it's borderline Uncle Tom. 774 01:07:37,805 --> 01:07:40,558 Hear that? I'm stuck in colonial days. 775 01:07:40,766 --> 01:07:42,810 Your granddad's a reactionary. 776 01:07:43,185 --> 01:07:44,186 It's ready. 777 01:07:45,146 --> 01:07:48,441 Just ignore me, Victoria. I'm too old to change. 778 01:07:48,649 --> 01:07:51,318 It's because it's the first time. 779 01:07:51,527 --> 01:07:52,820 I'm crazy with joy. 780 01:07:53,029 --> 01:07:54,613 Crazy about your little Marie. 781 01:07:55,364 --> 01:07:57,408 Crazy about being her grandfather. 782 01:08:01,245 --> 01:08:03,456 Bye, slowpoke. 783 01:08:04,290 --> 01:08:07,001 Why are you going so fast? 784 01:08:07,209 --> 01:08:09,086 Because I'm not a snail. 785 01:08:09,295 --> 01:08:11,255 No, I'm not a snail. 786 01:08:12,214 --> 01:08:13,799 What are you doing? 787 01:08:14,925 --> 01:08:16,343 Where are you going? 788 01:08:16,552 --> 01:08:20,431 Thomas soon put money into Victoria's account for Marie. 789 01:08:21,682 --> 01:08:24,185 He started spending time with his daughter. 790 01:08:24,560 --> 01:08:27,772 She enjoyed their games and outings more and more. 791 01:08:29,732 --> 01:08:31,525 You're going for a dip now. 792 01:08:36,572 --> 01:08:38,157 They took Marie everywhere. 793 01:08:38,574 --> 01:08:40,826 They displayed great affection for her. 794 01:08:41,827 --> 01:08:43,454 Everyone adored her. 795 01:08:43,662 --> 01:08:46,457 - Seen this, Mom? - You're beautiful. 796 01:08:46,665 --> 01:08:47,875 You spoil her. 797 01:08:48,084 --> 01:08:50,002 - Did you thank them? - Yes, 50 times. 798 01:08:50,211 --> 01:08:52,797 Marie has lovely manners. She's a darling. 799 01:08:54,131 --> 01:08:55,674 We have to go. 800 01:08:55,883 --> 01:08:57,134 Bye, sweetheart. 801 01:08:59,595 --> 01:09:00,679 See you soon. 802 01:09:01,722 --> 01:09:03,224 Come on, Marie. 803 01:09:07,019 --> 01:09:10,439 Maybe we could do something for Charlie. 804 01:09:10,648 --> 01:09:12,858 Personally, I find it awkward. 805 01:09:13,692 --> 01:09:15,277 I thought about it but... 806 01:09:16,362 --> 01:09:17,446 Next time... 807 01:09:18,114 --> 01:09:20,407 we can ask him to come with Marie. 808 01:09:21,200 --> 01:09:23,828 - Is that ok? - I'll ask Victoria. Good idea. 809 01:09:24,036 --> 01:09:25,830 The request bothered Victoria. 810 01:09:26,038 --> 01:09:29,416 Charlie was Sam's son. He owed that family nothing. 811 01:09:29,917 --> 01:09:32,419 And he was a little taciturn too. 812 01:09:33,295 --> 01:09:36,090 She told Thomas that he wouldn't be very comfortable 813 01:09:36,298 --> 01:09:38,175 and might bother them. 814 01:09:38,884 --> 01:09:40,136 They didn't insist. 815 01:09:40,594 --> 01:09:42,555 Serafon! He's coming back! 816 01:09:43,097 --> 01:09:46,809 I knew it! He'll want even more money! 817 01:09:47,017 --> 01:09:48,769 Out of the question! 818 01:09:48,978 --> 01:09:51,772 Not one centime! Not one! 819 01:09:51,981 --> 01:09:53,607 He won't get me. 820 01:09:53,816 --> 01:09:57,403 That scoundrel won't get everything. It's too easy. 821 01:09:57,611 --> 01:09:59,655 I put him up, give him money, 822 01:09:59,864 --> 01:10:02,491 let him charm my wife before my eyes! 823 01:10:04,827 --> 01:10:08,455 If he could rid me of her, that wouldn't be so bad. 824 01:10:08,664 --> 01:10:12,293 If she could see herself simpering... Ridiculous at her age! 825 01:10:12,501 --> 01:10:14,545 Odette, you're ridiculous. 826 01:10:15,296 --> 01:10:18,591 Right, I have to hide. But where? 827 01:10:22,553 --> 01:10:24,430 No, that's no good. 828 01:10:24,638 --> 01:10:26,223 How pathetic! 829 01:10:26,432 --> 01:10:28,392 Hiding in one's own home! 830 01:10:28,601 --> 01:10:32,021 This fellow is a nightmare! 831 01:10:32,980 --> 01:10:35,232 Why do I give him my key? 832 01:10:36,066 --> 01:10:38,485 Why? It's tragic! 833 01:10:48,454 --> 01:10:50,289 There you are, old chap. 834 01:10:50,497 --> 01:10:54,335 You're here too, my darling! 835 01:10:56,128 --> 01:10:58,130 I was trying out the lamp. 836 01:10:59,632 --> 01:11:02,051 It works very well. 837 01:11:03,052 --> 01:11:05,262 Yes, very well indeed. 838 01:11:05,471 --> 01:11:07,306 I hammed it up. 839 01:11:07,514 --> 01:11:09,850 Because of her, to make her happy. 840 01:11:10,059 --> 01:11:11,894 I overdid it, didn't I, Marie? 841 01:11:12,102 --> 01:11:14,230 I like it when you hit the bear. 842 01:11:15,022 --> 01:11:16,649 Thank you. We're off to bed. 843 01:11:16,857 --> 01:11:17,942 Good night. 844 01:11:21,779 --> 01:11:23,239 See you soon, honey. 845 01:11:24,657 --> 01:11:27,159 I'll call you soon about a circus trip. 846 01:11:27,368 --> 01:11:28,369 All right. 847 01:11:29,411 --> 01:11:31,580 Grandpa said he loved me lots. 848 01:11:31,789 --> 01:11:33,874 - Do you love him too? - Yes. 849 01:11:53,686 --> 01:11:54,520 Charlie! 850 01:12:04,989 --> 01:12:08,742 Hello, special offer at the Conference Center mall... 851 01:12:10,035 --> 01:12:11,412 I'm taking a break. 852 01:12:11,787 --> 01:12:13,122 - At the café? - Yes. 853 01:12:13,330 --> 01:12:14,623 Don't be long. 854 01:12:14,832 --> 01:12:17,584 Thomas wanted to give Victoria more money. 855 01:12:18,127 --> 01:12:21,755 He said it was for her too, not just for Marie. 856 01:12:22,423 --> 01:12:24,883 He also offered to find her work. 857 01:12:25,301 --> 01:12:27,094 Victoria refused everything. 858 01:12:27,303 --> 01:12:31,015 She felt bought and that idea was unbearable. 859 01:12:41,442 --> 01:12:45,112 I had become a reader for a publishing firm. 860 01:12:45,654 --> 01:12:48,907 I was happy there. They trusted me. 861 01:12:49,116 --> 01:12:53,412 It gave me the strength to write my old project about Victoria. 862 01:12:54,705 --> 01:12:56,457 And then I met Vincent. 863 01:12:56,874 --> 01:12:59,585 It was my first serious relationship. 864 01:12:59,793 --> 01:13:02,921 I was passing by. I wanted to see you. 865 01:13:03,881 --> 01:13:06,759 Something wrong? Shall we have dinner? 866 01:13:07,176 --> 01:13:09,887 - What about Vincent? - That's ok. 867 01:13:10,095 --> 01:13:12,514 Vincent, I have to go. 868 01:13:13,057 --> 01:13:15,601 - No concert then? - Some other time. 869 01:13:16,143 --> 01:13:17,811 Too bad. Have a good evening. 870 01:13:18,020 --> 01:13:19,480 See you tomorrow. 871 01:13:21,148 --> 01:13:24,443 I never thought they'd be so glad to know Marie. 872 01:13:24,651 --> 01:13:27,363 Mixed race is ok. Black would've been different. 873 01:13:27,821 --> 01:13:30,282 - They might change her school. - You think so? 874 01:13:30,491 --> 01:13:33,369 They know ours. I bet they've gone off it. 875 01:13:33,577 --> 01:13:35,579 It was odd, sending their kids there. 876 01:13:40,042 --> 01:13:43,587 Stop it, Sékou! Grandpa's sleeping. 877 01:13:45,255 --> 01:13:47,549 Sékou, think of your grandfather! 878 01:13:49,760 --> 01:13:54,181 He steals my money, he screws up. He'll end up in jail. 879 01:13:54,390 --> 01:13:55,641 You do what you can. 880 01:13:55,849 --> 01:13:58,227 I don't know what else to try. 881 01:14:02,898 --> 01:14:04,691 I'll check on him. 882 01:14:10,739 --> 01:14:12,116 Are you ok, Grandpa? 883 01:14:16,078 --> 01:14:17,955 Tell me. Are you ok? 884 01:14:18,163 --> 01:14:20,290 Why aren't I dead yet? 885 01:14:20,499 --> 01:14:23,961 Don't say that. You know I don't like it. 886 01:14:28,257 --> 01:14:31,969 Shame on you! Grandpa's sleeping. You respect no one. 887 01:14:32,177 --> 01:14:33,679 What's your problem? 888 01:14:34,221 --> 01:14:35,848 You let society fuck you! 889 01:14:39,268 --> 01:14:41,061 On Mom's grave, I pity you! 890 01:15:02,541 --> 01:15:05,919 That summer, the Savinets took Marie to the country. 891 01:15:06,128 --> 01:15:09,965 She was over the moon about leaving Paris for the first time. 892 01:15:12,176 --> 01:15:15,304 Then Victoria was invited for a weekend. 893 01:15:15,512 --> 01:15:18,098 She hesitated. Marie insisted. 894 01:15:21,477 --> 01:15:25,105 She was gripped by anxiety when she arrived. 895 01:15:26,815 --> 01:15:29,776 She thought they were taking Marie from her 896 01:15:29,985 --> 01:15:32,070 and that she alone was to blame. 897 01:15:34,615 --> 01:15:36,658 There she is. Look! 898 01:15:37,659 --> 01:15:38,744 We're late. Sorry. 899 01:15:38,952 --> 01:15:39,953 That's ok. 900 01:15:40,162 --> 01:15:41,038 Sweetheart... 901 01:15:41,246 --> 01:15:42,456 I'll take your bag. 902 01:15:43,207 --> 01:15:44,666 Look, I've lost a tooth. 903 01:15:44,875 --> 01:15:46,168 A tooth? 904 01:15:46,877 --> 01:15:50,756 We're so glad you're here, Victoria. Marie couldn't wait. 905 01:15:50,964 --> 01:15:54,218 Marie's hair is soft and nice The spider will eat her lice 906 01:15:55,219 --> 01:15:57,429 He keeps getting it all wrong. 907 01:15:57,638 --> 01:15:58,889 That's not it? 908 01:15:59,097 --> 01:16:01,266 Hairy Marie didn't lose her head 909 01:16:01,642 --> 01:16:04,853 She ate the spider with buttered bread 910 01:16:05,312 --> 01:16:06,730 No, I'm not hairy. 911 01:16:06,939 --> 01:16:09,316 You're not hairy? No? 912 01:16:09,525 --> 01:16:13,820 I haven't spent the summer here with everyone for ages. 913 01:16:14,029 --> 01:16:16,073 Little Marie brought me back. 914 01:16:16,657 --> 01:16:19,201 How about a race? Have a head start. 915 01:16:21,078 --> 01:16:22,996 Go on, I'll follow. 916 01:16:24,748 --> 01:16:26,458 You're going too fast! 917 01:16:29,253 --> 01:16:33,840 Little Marie, with all her hair Ate the big spider without a care 918 01:16:39,054 --> 01:16:40,264 We're back! 919 01:16:44,268 --> 01:16:45,060 Hi. 920 01:16:46,103 --> 01:16:47,104 How are you? 921 01:16:47,521 --> 01:16:49,231 Marie, come on! 922 01:16:51,024 --> 01:16:52,359 Had a good journey? 923 01:16:55,904 --> 01:16:58,115 My grandmother's wedding... 924 01:16:58,323 --> 01:17:00,284 - Where is she? - Here. 925 01:17:01,743 --> 01:17:03,161 Hello, Victoria. 926 01:17:03,954 --> 01:17:05,163 How are you? 927 01:17:07,624 --> 01:17:09,084 Welcome, Victoria. 928 01:17:09,751 --> 01:17:10,711 A good journey? 929 01:17:10,919 --> 01:17:11,920 Yes, thank you. 930 01:17:12,129 --> 01:17:15,799 Look, we're sorting through all our old photos. 931 01:17:16,008 --> 01:17:17,301 Books for Marie too. 932 01:17:17,509 --> 01:17:19,386 Beautiful, aren't they? 933 01:17:19,595 --> 01:17:20,804 A cup of tea? 934 01:17:21,179 --> 01:17:22,598 Or coffee perhaps? 935 01:17:22,806 --> 01:17:24,808 - It's red tea. - No, it's green. 936 01:17:25,017 --> 01:17:28,604 Look, our holiday in Biarritz. All four of us in swimsuits. 937 01:17:30,355 --> 01:17:32,065 You had sunburn. 938 01:17:34,860 --> 01:17:37,821 Look, Marie, I've found a photo of your dad. 939 01:17:38,030 --> 01:17:39,823 Ready for horse-riding. 940 01:17:40,490 --> 01:17:41,950 Would you like to try it? 941 01:17:43,035 --> 01:17:44,328 Look... 942 01:17:44,536 --> 01:17:46,663 This is of the two of us. 943 01:17:47,122 --> 01:17:50,876 We were performing in Nanterre... 30 years ago now? 944 01:17:51,335 --> 01:17:52,502 Yes. 945 01:17:52,711 --> 01:17:55,422 Twenty-five years ago, in a play by Brecht. 946 01:17:57,424 --> 01:17:58,884 It's nice here. 947 01:17:59,760 --> 01:18:01,053 Are you pleased? 948 01:18:02,220 --> 01:18:03,639 Yes, I'm a bit tired. 949 01:18:04,431 --> 01:18:07,476 I'll rest. Want to go and see your grandpa? 950 01:18:56,900 --> 01:18:58,819 - Everything ok? - Yes. 951 01:19:00,028 --> 01:19:03,532 That's Stéphane, the caretaker. He's here all year. 952 01:19:06,618 --> 01:19:07,994 You know, Victoria... 953 01:19:09,413 --> 01:19:11,289 I'm happy to see you here. 954 01:19:16,545 --> 01:19:17,796 You're very beautiful. 955 01:19:21,299 --> 01:19:23,009 I'm going to rest a little. 956 01:19:23,510 --> 01:19:26,096 All right. Take your time. 957 01:19:28,348 --> 01:19:30,809 The cheese is delicious, isn't it? 958 01:19:31,017 --> 01:19:33,437 - Delicious. - I told you so. 959 01:19:35,147 --> 01:19:39,317 Victoria, how about sending this little darling to a good school? 960 01:19:39,526 --> 01:19:42,821 Dad's views on education have changed completely. 961 01:19:43,029 --> 01:19:45,866 - A U-turn. - No, you're mistaken. 962 01:19:46,074 --> 01:19:47,075 Really? 963 01:19:47,284 --> 01:19:50,829 So why didn't you send us to a good school? 964 01:19:51,037 --> 01:19:52,873 That's what I wanted but... 965 01:19:53,081 --> 01:19:56,585 Don't start. Your school did you a lot of good. 966 01:19:56,793 --> 01:20:00,130 Pupils there actually fought with knives last week. 967 01:20:00,338 --> 01:20:02,215 It didn't happen back then. 968 01:20:02,424 --> 01:20:05,552 But you could have wanted better teaching. 969 01:20:05,761 --> 01:20:07,596 You'd have missed something 970 01:20:07,804 --> 01:20:10,474 and you met people you'd never have frequented. 971 01:20:10,682 --> 01:20:13,101 You were being politically correct. 972 01:20:13,310 --> 01:20:15,312 Know what you'd be otherwise? 973 01:20:15,520 --> 01:20:19,524 A little self-centered, ridiculous Parisian intellectual. 974 01:20:19,733 --> 01:20:21,318 That's all? 975 01:20:21,526 --> 01:20:24,738 - I like soul thanks to you? - Of course. 976 01:20:25,822 --> 01:20:29,367 Let's have a truce so as not to bore Victoria. 977 01:20:29,576 --> 01:20:31,703 This wine's better, isn't it? 978 01:20:31,912 --> 01:20:32,871 It's very good. 979 01:20:33,079 --> 01:20:36,333 I have no fond memories of that school. 980 01:20:36,541 --> 01:20:37,542 I do. 981 01:20:38,418 --> 01:20:39,628 Victoria! 982 01:20:40,545 --> 01:20:44,299 But we barely saw each other... 983 01:20:47,052 --> 01:20:48,094 it's true. 984 01:20:50,472 --> 01:20:52,766 You're right. That school is getting worse. 985 01:20:53,016 --> 01:20:56,436 Marie has trouble concentrating. I'm not much help. 986 01:20:56,645 --> 01:20:58,605 We're back to where we started. 987 01:20:58,814 --> 01:21:01,107 Marie, do you want to go to a good school? 988 01:21:01,316 --> 01:21:04,027 - Where is it? - In Normandy, for example. 989 01:21:04,236 --> 01:21:06,404 Not a boarding school. 990 01:21:06,780 --> 01:21:08,615 I agree. 991 01:21:09,032 --> 01:21:10,951 I don't want to be far from Marie. 992 01:21:11,159 --> 01:21:13,703 I went to one and didn't really like it. 993 01:21:14,329 --> 01:21:17,082 Yours wasn't a good school, Mom. 994 01:21:17,290 --> 01:21:20,126 But Dad clearly knows excellent ones. 995 01:21:20,335 --> 01:21:22,379 No boarding school for now. 996 01:21:22,587 --> 01:21:26,967 I've also found a good school near your place. 997 01:21:27,175 --> 01:21:29,219 Just a short metro ride away. 998 01:21:30,387 --> 01:21:32,722 Don't you have anything to say, Thomas? 999 01:21:33,515 --> 01:21:36,226 I think it should be your decision. 1000 01:21:38,645 --> 01:21:40,480 It would be good for Marie. 1001 01:21:41,189 --> 01:21:42,899 But I need to think it over. 1002 01:21:43,108 --> 01:21:44,943 I understand. 1003 01:21:45,861 --> 01:21:49,114 But I'm happy to see we all agree. 1004 01:21:49,781 --> 01:21:51,449 Is there any dessert? 1005 01:21:51,658 --> 01:21:54,119 Blue ice cream to turn Marie blue? 1006 01:22:00,208 --> 01:22:02,252 The future was clear. 1007 01:22:03,003 --> 01:22:06,089 Marie would go to a mostly white school. 1008 01:22:06,882 --> 01:22:10,719 She would still need to fight but in a different way. 1009 01:22:12,554 --> 01:22:16,683 And the Savinets, more than Victoria, would help her find her place. 1010 01:22:22,314 --> 01:22:26,651 Later, they would suggest sending Marie to boarding school... 1011 01:22:28,737 --> 01:22:30,488 and Victoria would accept. 1012 01:22:38,997 --> 01:22:40,206 Good night, Dad. 1013 01:22:53,845 --> 01:22:55,889 It's Thomas. Are you asleep? 1014 01:23:27,796 --> 01:23:32,300 That night, something occurred that hadn't happened for years... 1015 01:24:37,282 --> 01:24:39,909 Mommy, I'll always love you. 1016 01:24:53,381 --> 01:24:54,966 Good morning, Victoria. 1017 01:24:55,759 --> 01:24:57,427 We're the first up. 1018 01:24:58,636 --> 01:25:00,180 - Are you leaving? - Yes. 1019 01:25:00,680 --> 01:25:03,725 I'm sorry but I don't feel comfortable here. 1020 01:25:05,060 --> 01:25:07,645 I understand. This family can be trying. 1021 01:25:07,854 --> 01:25:09,856 No, it's not you, it's... 1022 01:25:10,690 --> 01:25:13,109 I don't know... This place... 1023 01:25:13,610 --> 01:25:14,736 And Marie? 1024 01:25:14,944 --> 01:25:16,529 I explained to her. She's asleep. 1025 01:25:23,328 --> 01:25:24,746 Thank you for everything. 1026 01:25:24,954 --> 01:25:27,123 Don't wait. it'll be here soon. 1027 01:25:27,540 --> 01:25:28,958 All right. 1028 01:25:31,711 --> 01:25:33,463 I wanted to tell you... 1029 01:25:34,089 --> 01:25:36,716 I'm sorry I was so reticent at first. 1030 01:25:37,509 --> 01:25:40,512 But you can tell things have changed? 1031 01:25:41,596 --> 01:25:44,057 You're always welcome. You know that. 1032 01:25:44,265 --> 01:25:45,266 Thank you. 1033 01:25:46,059 --> 01:25:47,477 I wanted to tell you... 1034 01:25:50,605 --> 01:25:52,857 Remember when I came to your home? 1035 01:25:54,692 --> 01:25:56,736 When you were eight? 1036 01:26:00,073 --> 01:26:01,533 I remember 1037 01:26:02,492 --> 01:26:04,744 missing you outside the school. 1038 01:26:05,578 --> 01:26:06,788 I'm ashamed. 1039 01:26:07,288 --> 01:26:08,873 What I remember most... 1040 01:26:10,083 --> 01:26:12,085 is falling asleep at your side. 1041 01:26:12,710 --> 01:26:15,296 - We did that? - I think so. 1042 01:26:15,505 --> 01:26:16,631 That's funny. 1043 01:26:17,799 --> 01:26:21,427 You know, we could be less formal with each other. 1044 01:26:21,636 --> 01:26:22,720 If you like. 1045 01:26:23,138 --> 01:26:24,848 - Now? - All right. 1046 01:26:25,557 --> 01:26:27,600 Have a good journey, Victoria. 1047 01:26:28,852 --> 01:26:31,271 - See you soon. - See you soon, Edouard. 1048 01:26:38,695 --> 01:26:40,613 Marie returned a few days later. 1049 01:26:42,866 --> 01:26:46,536 She was so happy to see her mother, she spent hours at her side 1050 01:26:46,744 --> 01:26:49,038 and kept telling her she loved her. 1051 01:26:55,211 --> 01:26:56,212 Hello, Grandpa. 1052 01:26:56,421 --> 01:27:00,258 She also liked the gift she had before leaving the country house. 1053 01:27:00,466 --> 01:27:01,676 I'm fine. 1054 01:27:03,595 --> 01:27:04,762 We went... 1055 01:27:05,555 --> 01:27:06,973 for a walk. 1056 01:27:09,767 --> 01:27:11,477 We went out. 1057 01:27:13,479 --> 01:27:16,065 Fries and a steak. 1058 01:27:18,818 --> 01:27:20,153 She's well. 1059 01:27:22,697 --> 01:27:23,948 It's broken. 1060 01:27:26,159 --> 01:27:27,952 She's on the couch. 1061 01:27:28,703 --> 01:27:30,622 It's all right, we'll mend it. 1062 01:27:32,290 --> 01:27:33,875 On the swings too. 1063 01:27:34,083 --> 01:27:35,210 Don't be upset. 1064 01:27:36,669 --> 01:27:38,254 You're my love, you know. 1065 01:27:38,463 --> 01:27:41,007 - And Marie? - Marie too. 1066 01:27:57,398 --> 01:28:00,151 I've written what I know about this story. 1067 01:28:01,486 --> 01:28:04,030 Victoria said she doesn't want to read it. 1068 01:28:04,822 --> 01:28:07,408 She couldn't return to those years 1069 01:28:07,617 --> 01:28:09,827 that seemed like a confused dream. 1070 01:28:12,747 --> 01:28:14,666 What would become of her now? 1071 01:28:16,125 --> 01:28:18,544 Could I help her more than in the past? 1072 01:28:30,014 --> 01:28:32,225 I know she won't let herself go. 1073 01:28:32,767 --> 01:28:36,354 She'll keep trying in her way to find a place somewhere. 1074 01:28:41,526 --> 01:28:44,612 Yes, that's how she is, Victoria, my friend. 1075 01:28:47,323 --> 01:28:49,701 It'll rain soon. Let's go back. 1076 01:28:54,122 --> 01:28:56,916 - Where are you going? - To see Grandpa at the hospital. 1077 01:28:57,125 --> 01:28:58,459 Is he better? 1078 01:28:58,668 --> 01:29:00,795 He's sick of life. He's letting go. 1079 01:29:01,713 --> 01:29:04,299 - I'll go soon. - He'll be pleased. 1080 01:29:05,425 --> 01:29:07,468 Call me. Tell me how the job goes. 1081 01:29:07,677 --> 01:29:09,887 - I won't get it. - Fingers crossed. 1082 01:29:10,346 --> 01:29:12,056 Victoria, my book! 1083 01:29:12,265 --> 01:29:14,225 - When's it out? - In three months. 1084 01:29:14,434 --> 01:29:16,436 - In three months then. - Bye, kids! 1085 01:29:28,781 --> 01:29:31,451 Bye, sweetheart. Don't forget to call me. 1086 01:29:31,659 --> 01:29:33,077 I won't. 1087 01:29:54,015 --> 01:29:55,558 Let's get the bus, Charlie. 1088 01:30:20,375 --> 01:30:21,667 It'll be here soon. 1089 01:30:26,506 --> 01:30:28,216 You're not too cold? 1090 01:30:28,424 --> 01:30:29,550 A little. 1091 01:31:07,922 --> 01:31:12,135 MY FRIEND VICTORIA