All language subtitles for life.is.a.long.quiet.river.1988.bdrip.x264-yol0w

- Is 700 grams OK?
- Yes.

And a pound of very ripe tomatoes.

They sure are ripe.

It's for a salad, so...

Here you go.

LIFE IS A LONG QUIET RIVER

Good evening.

Once again,
a car was set on fire today

near Moulin de la Vierge.

And once again, it belonged
to a family of immigrants.

Good evening, darling.

Sorry, I'm late. A difficult birth.

A breech delivery
that turned into a caesarian.

At Moulin de la Vierge
there was a sudden explosion.

It was brand-new!
Look what's left of it.

Nonsense, it was two years old!

The insurance companies don't pay
when it's a crime.

We're always footing the bill!

We work, we're honest,
and this is all the thanks we get.

- Good job!
- Who said that?

You seem to have eaten better
this evening, dear.

We're already clobbered by taxes.

What's that?

I'm French!

Sure you are!

The cops are in with the politicians
so I'll have to take my own revenge!

Whenever you want.

What a scandal!

What did you say, dear?

I said, "Shh!"

Three youths are suspected
of carrying out this attack.

Hand me a beer, will you?

Your dress is all stained.

Give me a break!
You can't see them in the dark.

- Speed it up!
- Another 100.

Your turn, Toc Toc.

Hey, clubs aren't trump!

Jesus, you've lost the plot tonight.

What do you mean?
Those are the rules of the game!

I hate sore losers.

Cool it, I'm trying to count.

- You've lost a ton!
- How much?

- 500.
- 500?

Roselyne, it must be for you.

A fortune-teller's coming
to lay her...

cards on the table!

As long as it's not an Arab,
right, Hamed?

That's real cute!

Consider yourself lucky
to play with us.

- What kind of crate is it?
- It's a D.S.

She's going up in the world.

- The electricity man!
- Oh, shit!

Stay put!

This is the seventh time
you've called me out.

I saw a light on.
They're swindling us.

This time I'll get them.

Hi, Michel.

Do you live in the building?

Yes, with my parents.

See you around.

Do you know her?

By sight.

- Who is it?
- The electricity man.

Come in, it's open.

And don't forget behind the ears.

Emmanuelle, brush the back as well,
or else you'll get knots.

- Father Auberger, good evening.
- Good evening.

- Good evening, Mom.
- I've brought your two eldest back.

That's so kind.
Jean was going to fetch them.

Jean, Father Auberger
brought the children back.

That's so kind of you.

I thought we could sort things out
for the party. Do you mind?

Not at all. I just finished
giving the children their bath.

Catechism class went well tonight.

Pierre really participates.

I had nine answers right
on the Gospel questions.

Why don't you go and freshen up
before dinner?

Come along, Father,
I'll show you what I've done so far.

I'm so ashamed,
I've only made 20 place mats.

And I haven't even made a start
on the costumes.

But Marielle, that's wonderful.

And it's only the 15th.

- No, don't get up. Good evening.
- Good evening.

I have great news.

Mrs. Nectain plans to sell pastries
with her daughters and her sister-in-law.

That's perfect.

Well done, Marielle.

Mom, should I set the table?

Yes, but get the little ones to help.
It's their week.

- Good evening.
- Good evening, Father.

I thought of you.

You should join our summer
canoeing session in Pouchoulon.

Really? I'd love to.

Splendid.

That'll be good for him,
at his age.

Mm, it smells good in here.

Monday, ravioli day!

You'll join us, won't you?

Thanks, but I've already
intruded enough. I'll be off.

I'll see you out.

See you tomorrow
for the rehearsal, Father.

Did you hear about the explosion?

Yes, it's terrible.

Such a troublesome neighborhood,
all that juvenile delinquency.

But are those kids really responsible?

It's more often than not
the parents' fault.

Yes, for sure.

But it still is quite worrisome.

- Good night.
- Good night.

Pierre, Bernadette, are you ready?

We can eat whenever you like.

Perfect, then let's eat.

Hold on, please.

- Hello, Doctor.
- Hello.

Well?

What?

I waited for you last night.

Does number seven still have a fever?

Never mind number seven's fever!

You spent last night
cuddled up with your wife.

Be patient, Josette.

She's a sick woman.

Be patient, be patient...
I've been patient for 14 years now.

14 years waiting for you
to make up your mind!

I've had enough of it.

What am I waiting for, anyway?

A lousy doctor in a two-bit clinic!

A regular Nobel prize-winner!

What do Mrs. Soulier's results say?

Nothing.

They're like you.
You never say anything.

Look at me when I'm talking to you.
I am a suffering human being, too.

You don't impress me anymore.

I'm cured, do you hear?

Thanks for the treatment, Doc!

So, is your little crisis
over and done with?

- Have we calmed down?
- Yes.

So we can go and look after
Mrs. Lebegue now.

We can get started on the delivery.

Yes.

You crazy thing!

That's the way with me

I'll never leave you, my baby

I'll never put an end to our story

That's the way with me

Are you sure
it'll look like that, Roselyne?

Sure, it's pink champagne.

Where are Momo and Million?

I need them. The cops have been
hanging around the shop all day.

They've got to hide the stuff away.

Calm down!
Who does this Arab think he is?

Make yourself at home,
why don't you?

Step off my floor!

Your crummy store
has already put the cops onto us!

You love my crummy store
when there are bargains to be had.

Do you hear that, Dad?

Tell him what we did to Arab grocers
during the Algerian war.

I've already told him.

Keep calm or your hair will turn green.

Alright, I get it. I'm off.

Throw their junk in their room,
Momo will take care of it.

You nasty woman!

Don't forget to bring up the suds.
We're drying up.

And some nail polish remover.
I'm all out.

Don't you get Detective Magazine
on Tuesdays?

When's Momo coming back?

Momo won't be coming back.
He's working.

Germaine Lefèvre, born 1908.
She's no spring chicken!

450... 500...

550... 620.

Get rid of it.

How much is in the change purse?

39 francs, an old coin,

a shitty medal, and an aspirin.

What do I do with the checkbook?

Get rid of it.

And what's in the wallet?

Social security number,
free bus pass,

and a picture of a guy.

Get rid of it.

Do we keep the bag for Ghislaine?

No, Frank said never keep anything.

TUESDAY: €65, MONDAY: €20

Good riddance.

Yes, yes, yes, yes...

Who are my patients
this afternoon?

Your dear and treasured friend
Mrs. Le Quesnoy among others.

Great ass.

- What did you say?
- She's a great lass.

Good afternoon, ladies.

- Hello, my dear Marielle.
- Hello, Doctor.

Hello, Mademoiselle.

It's quite unforgivable,
I didn't go and see Colette as promised,

but I hear she's feeling
slightly better?

So-so. What a lovely necklace!

Yes. It means a lot to me.
It belonged to my grandmother.

And how is Jean and the little family?

Wonderful.

And Bernadette?

Very well, thank you.

Nothing serious, I hope?

No, no, just a routine check-up.

Let's have a look.

That'll be all, Josette.

What are you doing here?
You should be at your desk.

Marie-Thérèse, can you flatten
these wings with a damp cloth?

Yes, Madame.

What are you doing here?

- I don't know what to do.
- Go play with Charlotte.

She went shopping
with her mother in Paris.

Why don't we ever go to Paris?

Don't be silly,
what would we do in Paris?

Now, go find something to do.

I've got nothing to do.

There's always
a little something to be done.

Boys, come down for a snack.
I've made rice pudding.

Oh, great.

Did my little girl sleep well?
Go see Marie-Thérèse for a snack.

Where is Bernadette?

Bernadette, good heavens!

What's the matter with you?
Have you gone mad, child?

You've lost your senses.

Take a look at yourself.

Really, Bernadette, there are times
when I just don't understand you.

When He comes back,
the sun will be shining

To celebrate Him
who invented loving

Inside a stable
from Mary He was born

And all men would rejoice
for evermore

Jesus come back,
Jesus come back

Jesus come back to us

From high on the cross
show us the way

You who know it so well

All His life
he sought happiness and peace

Happiness and peace

That's perfect.

Bernadette!

A little smile, and keep time.

His law

When He comes back,
He'll forgive us

Just as he forgave Judas

Jesus, come back,
Jesus, come back

Jesus come back to us

From high on the cross
show us the way

You who know it so well

In the light of day,
He will appear

Like he did for Mary Magdalene

The whole world will rejoice

By singing, "Jesus is here"

Jesus, come back,
Jesus, come back

Jesus, come back to us

From high on the cross
we'll follow Your path

And do good forever more

Again!

Come back, Jesus,
Come back, Jesus

Jesus, come back to us

From high on the cross
we'll follow Your path

And do good forever more

Jesus, come back,
Jesus, come back

Jesus, come back to us

From high on the cross
we'll follow Your path

And do good forever more

"And then,

"the little white bells

"of the lily of the valley...

"the little white bells
of the lily of the valley

"stood up."

Toc Toc!

Momo!

- The keys!
- What keys?

To the cellar.
Where are they?

Don't mind us, Groseille boys!
Make yourselves at home.

We just wanted
to talk to our brother.

And when will you want
to come to school?

- We've had the flu.
- I hope it's not serious.

No, we're feeling better.

Is that the Labittes and the Imors
I see behind the wall?

Like attracts like!

- Tell your parents I'd like to see them.
- Why?

If this goes on,
there'll be no need for remedial classes.

It'll be reform school for you.

- Our parents are on vacation.
- Do you take me for an idiot?

Sit down.

And not a peep out of any of you.

Mr. Petitjean selected
a white Bourgogne to drink chilled.

And he said to put the duck in the oven
for 15 minutes on a low heat.

- Very good.
- That's all.

- Thank you.
- Goodbye. Enjoy your meal.

Thank you. Goodbye.

Hello.

My, no holding back here!

Not quite mature enough.

Josette, what the hell are you doing?

I'm coming.

I'm coming.

You're leaving already?

You won't have anything to eat?

No, I'm really not hungry.

I'm so pleased, I found Wagner's
Ring cycle, recorded in Beirut.

Terrific!

I've got two hours free for once,
so I'm going home to listen to it.

See you tomorrow, honey.

...very concerned
with family matters.

Beware of financial conflicts
that could pose difficulties.

For those under the sign of Leo,
it's blue skies all the way.

There's money coming,
and above all, a surprise.

Those born in the first decan
of Virgo see the situation...

- Sweet Jesus, Frank!
- Your hair, Mom!

- Do you like it?
- No.

Oh, well.

They let you go.

Let me have a look at you.
You're gorgeous.

Mom!

Happy birthday!

Thank you, children.

Congratulations, son,
you've made great progress.

Pierre's worked twice as hard
to be ready for today.

One day, he'll be
a famous piano player.

That's our Bernadette,
always getting carried away!

But it's wonderful.

Here's your present, Daddy.

What is it?

Oh! A life-jacket for the dinghy.
What a splendid idea!

Yes, I remembered you lost yours
during last summer's race.

Ah, no bad memories tonight!

Besides, this one's much better.

No, let me do it.

Telephone, telephone...

He seems happy.

Hello?

No.

Oh, my God.

TO MY BELOVED WIFE

My dear Louis, you must go on.

She would have wanted it that way.

You shouldn't be alone right now.

Come and stay with us a while.

I'll never be able to replace her.

My sincere condolences.

My dear Louis, you must go on.

You shouldn't be alone right now.

Come and stay with me a while.

I'll never be able to replace her.

"My poor Louis,

"so you'll never be able
to replace her?

"Your sorrow was hard to bear
at the cemetery.

"Today is a red-letter day.

"Not only have you lost your dear wife,

"but also your career,

"your reputation and your life.

"I'm going to crush you
like a piece of shit.

"The time has come
for you to pay for my suffering,

"all the humiliation,
your promises of marriage,

"the child you didn't let me keep,

"for all the Christmas Eves
I spent alone, crying,

"and that Christmas, 12 years ago,

"when I cried more than the others."

"Remember?

"It just so happened
your dear friend, Mrs. Le Quesnoy,

"gave birth at the same time
as another patient.

"You asked me to put them to sleep
so they'd shut up, as you say.

"I didn't care, I was happy.
It was Christmas and I was with you.

"The birth went well.
The two children were there.

"It was a miracle."

Have you taken the women
back to their rooms?

Of course.

Groseille. Le Quesnoy.

These two certainly aren't starting life
on the same foot.

Doctor, your wife is asking
if you'll join her directly at the party.

Yes, at the party.
I'm finished here.

You told me we'd spend
Christmas Eve together.

Not anymore.

You knew earlier
and you didn't tell me?

Listen, don't start.

But it can't be true!

We'll have other
Christmas Eves together.

You're a monster!

Sure, sure.

I have to go.
We'll talk tomorrow.

Be a good girl
and look after Mrs. Le Quesnoy.

Merry Christmas, Josette.

They'll all pay for this!

Mr. Le Quesnoy's just arrived.
He'd like to know...

It's a girl.

The bitch!

The bitch!

Oh, what a bitch!

What a bitch!

Oh, what a bitch!

What a bitch!

It's nothing.

What's going on?

"I just wanted to let you know
you've been housing

"a little bourgeois for 12 years:

"the son of the head
of the electricity company,

"Maurice Le Quesnoy.

"Enclosed, as a souvenir,
is the hospital bracelet."

Jesus, the fuckers!

They've slipped us the son
of the electricity company boss.

It's an incredible opportunity
to make money.

But why?

Why?

Why? Why?

Please, Marielle,
I beg you, calm down.

Collect yourself.

It's a new test God has given us.

We must learn to overcome it.

We must prevent the scandal
from damaging the two children.

As for Mavial, he has to leave town.
It's for the best.

But why?

Listen, Marielle,
I've thought it over.

We can't deny Maurice
the education he's entitled to.

On the other hand,
it would be unreasonable, criminal even,

to abandon Bernadette now.

She's our daughter as well.
The good Lord gave her to us.

Finally, I feel these people
must lead a difficult life.

Financial support from us

should arrange
a good number of things.

We'll have to play our cards right.

Of course Maurice will be able
to see you whenever he likes.

However, we'd rather leave Bernadette
out of this for the moment.

If you'd rather...

She's a fragile child,
and the shock...

Really? The kid's fragile, huh?

Well, do what's best.

Would you like a drink?

No, thank you, Mademoiselle.

Here is the 20,000 francs, as agreed.

Didn't we say two million?

Since 1959, two million cents
is 20,000 francs, Madame.

I trust you.

Hand me my bag.

And here's Momo.

Where have you been?
You're a mess!

Here's your father.

Hello, Maurice.

Hello.

DOCTOR MAVIAL
CONSULTATIONS ON APPOINTMENT

The subject is:

court life under Francis I.

You have until the end of class.

It's real silver.
Do you think it's worth a lot?

Of course it is,
but it's hard to clean.

But how much does it cost?

At least 10,000 francs.

10,000 francs?

So all together
it must be worth a fortune!

That's for sure.

Maurice, don't you have
anything else to do?

Marie-Thérèse says
this is worth a fortune.

Marie-Thérèse is exaggerating.

Anyway, we didn't buy them,
they were wedding gifts.

Along with many other things
your grandmother gave us.

Go on now, sweetheart,
or you'll be late for your English lesson.

Marie-Thérèse, are you getting
a bit chubby around the stomach?

No, I've always been
a little heavy there.

Maybe my skirt's making me bulge.

- Thank you.
- Mathieu, your plate, please.

Not too much.

It's full of phosphorus.

Why?

If you drink cold
right after the hot soup,

the enamel on your teeth
will crack, Emmanuelle.

OK.

Look how pretty it is!

Maurice put it
in the dish we use on Sundays.

And it's not Sunday!

I think it's nicer
when the bowl is silver.

There are bones.

Your plate, Maurice.

I took them all out.

Thank you.

I didn't tell you, Miss Esberard
asked for early retirement.

- Already?
- Yes.

Why did your big brother
go to jail?

He'd stolen so we could eat.

It's not right to go to jail for that.

I know.

Your father doesn't work?

My father had his stomach
blown out by a grenade in Algeria.

And your mother?

She's got so much work at home,
washing, cleaning, the two kids,

and my father's bandages
to change every three hours.

My mother sang all the time.
She wanted to be a singer.

Me too!

Won't you ever see them again?

No.

That would hurt them too much.

Go ask Mom, Maurice.

- Where is Mom?
- In the bathroom.

What did she say?

Yes.

She said yes.

- Mommy?
- Yes?

Not like that.

Play a four now.

Two fives? That's great.

There.

Your turn.

Lucky.

- Whose turn is it?
- Mine.

Your turn, Emmanuelle.

Sleep tight, son.

Oh, Doctor Schweitzer!

He was a man of great courage,
who had an extraordinary life.

Thanks for the gift.

It's really lovely.

Good night.

Sleep tight, children.

- This is...?
- The center-board.

- And this?
- The tiller.

And this?

The rudder.
And this is the jib sheet.

- Good, and we never sail without...
- ...a life-jacket!

Bravo! Bravo!

Now we can play.

Would any of you hard workers
like some orangeade?

Yes!

Here you are, Granny.

Thank you, my child,
you're so kind.

A little pastry.

Let's go play.
I'm with Maurice.

- This time he's with us.
- Come on, you're the oldest.

Maurice reminds me of Jean
when he was young.

He's serious and complacent.

It's a miracle
how he's adjusted so quickly.

If you only knew what Jean and I
went through at the start.

And his brothers and sisters?

They adore each other.

Have they stopped asking questions?

No, they really believed
it was an adoption.

That lie cost us a lot,
but there wasn't any other solution.

A white lie.

It was Maurice and Jean's idea,
to spare Bernadette.

That's wonderful.

If you only knew
how much I've prayed.

I do know, I do.

You are very brave.

Maurice!

Come here.

All your brothers and sisters
were given a medal and chain.

I've never been able
to give you yours.

Now it's done.

I'm making up for lost time.

Thank you, Granny.

Look at that.

Those Groseilles
are rolling in dough!

- They must have sold Momo.
- Don't say that.

Don't forget, pick me up
at 1:30pm tomorrow for the movies.

- But it's still "Wild and Beautiful".
- I'll see it again.

I love animals.

There were people talking last time.
I hate that.

Look at that lazy bitch,

taking a taxi to the supermarket,
and flirting with the driver.

She's so vulgar!

I forbid you to play
with the Groseille girl.

When he came into Jerusalem...

...the entire town was troubled.

They asked: "Who is this man?"

And the crowd replied:
"He's Jesus of Nazareth, the prophet."

What's wrong, my child?

You're not feeling well, Maurice?

- No, I have a stomach ache.
- Do you want to go home?

Yes, please.

- Should your brother go with you?
- No, that's alright.

I'd rather he stayed
so I can catch up on the lesson later.

Are you sure you'll be alright
going home alone?

Yes, I get this now and then.
It's not serious.

Who did that to you?

Come with me!

Come on!

Stop hollering!

It's amazing
how it changes him.

And he looks so cute.

If she doesn't change it back,
I'll file a complaint.

OK, sweetheart,

turn him back into an Arab
since that's what his dad wants.

- I don't have any black.
- Yes, I prefer him as an Arab.

And the sooner the better.

He's so sweet.
Too bad he can't stay like that.

OK, OK...

Things are prospering around here.

You're sitting pretty
with one less mouth to feed!

- What do you mean?
- You don't come to my shop anymore.

No, the supermarket's better.

You're all so ungrateful.

The only good one here was Momo,
and he's gone.

Momo, my Momo!

Beat it, Hamed.
Can't you see you upset her?

Bullshit! This is bullshit!

You'll see, you dirty coon,
my Frank will beat your ass

and stuff it with your green card!

Now throw him out with his blondie!

Bullshit!

Come on.

Bullshit!

- Have you finished your work?
- No, I'm recopying my math.

Say, Maurice, I found
your medal and chain under your pillow.

That's no place for it.

There must be room
in one of your drawers.

There was also
a large amount of money.

It's my savings, from before.

You really have quite a lot.

We spent nothing at the Groseilles'.
They're so poor.

We'll talk about it
with your father if you want.

But it would be better
to put it in a savings account.

I'd rather keep it with me.

Whatever you like, Maurice.

But think about it. All your brothers
and sisters have an account.

It's very handy, you know.

We'll talk about it later.

Bitch!

Marie-Thérèse, where have you put
the mugs and egg cups?

Where they belong.
I haven't touched them.

If I'm asking you, Marie-Thérèse,
it's because they're not there.

But Madame, I swear!

Don't swear, Marie-Thérèse.

Never mind.
I remember now, I put them away.

Go and finish the dishes.

That's more like it.

Momo! Momo!

I almost didn't recognize you.

- It's my haircut.
- That must be it.

- You're OK?
- Yes, the family says hello.

Really?

- Is that a new jacket?
- Not bad, huh?

It looks great.

We bought it.

Bought it?

So...

Why the visit?

Well, you know, the Le Quesnoys...

they haven't given us much.

We're broke.

Any ideas?

Marcelle Groseille speaking.

I want to thank Mr. Le Quesnoy
for giving us the electricity for free.

Really, it's too kind.

You know, life gets harder and harder.

Actually, we miss Momo a lot.

It's much harder than we thought.

Not to mention the fact
that he helped out a lot.

We miss him.

Twice as much?

Oh, yes, at least twice
as much as before.

So, it'd be nice if Mr. Le Quesnoy...

And what's that?

A fur coat, to keep him warm.

And what's that cat?

Are you sure it's the best thing to do?

We've already talked it over 20 times.

I know, I'm sorry.

Let's try our luck with a translation.

You're daydreaming, Maurice.

It's my turn, my turn!
It's my turn!

It's my turn!

From the Boulanger family

I want the son.

Dammit, I'll never manage
to make a whole family!

- How many?
- Four, plus the sugar pot.

Come on, let's see it.

Don't worry, there'll be more.
And tell Hamed.

See you.

Come on.

- Do you know them?
- Yeah.

- Are they from Moulin de la Vierge?
- Yeah.

Don't say "yeah".
So they're poor people?

- Yeah, they're poor. So?
- I don't like poor people.

- Really, you don't like poor people?
- No.

But you're poor, too.

But Daddy's the head
of the electricity company.

My dad, not yours.

You're stupid.

You're the stupid one.

Don't you get it?

We were born the same day.

If I tell you a secret,

will you promise not to tell anyone?

Miss Brémont
introduced her fiancé to me.

He seems very nice. He's finishing up
his medical studies in Lille.

His name is Schermann, I believe.

Children, eat your soup
while it's warm.

Schermann... He must be Jewish?

You may be right.
Anyway, he's quite charming.

They intend to get married in the fall.

They'll probably take
that wonderful apartment

in Rue de la République.

I'm so happy for her.

She's never had much luck,
up until now.

- Bye.
- Bye.

See you tomorrow.

Go on home alone,
I've got something to do.

- Mommy won't be happy.
- Mind your own business.

Some fish soup would be great.

Wouldn't it be better
to be on the Riviera, Frédo?

It'd give us a little honeymoon.
What do you say?

Not that creep again!

Who does she think she is,
with her repulsive face?

You get it, Toc Toc!

You old slut!

I'd wham her a fast one!

Frédo...

Look who's here.

You're a doll, you know.

Great hairdo!

Oh, she's like a young Roselyne.

Come closer, we won't bite.

Who is she?

Bernadette, your big sister.

Stop fiddling with your pen, Mathieu.

Make an effort.

It's not that difficult.

If the object of the verb
comes before the auxiliary verb,

the participle is in agreement.

If it comes after...

Bernadette?

Bernadette?

Since when do you leave Emmanuelle
alone in the street without telling me?

Bernadette, I order you
to open this door.

Enough of this now!

Bernadette, open up immediately!

Jean, please...

Can I help you, Dad?

I'll speak to her.

Don't be upset by the fact
that she won't speak to you.

It's already a good thing
that she's willing to see the maid.

Don't upset her.

She's in a state of shock.

She needs a lot of rest.

She may not eat much.
Don't worry about it.

But what does worry me is

this obsession with cleanliness.
Does she wash often?

All day long, Doctor.

The drugs I prescribed
should calm her.

I'll also give you a light tranquilizer

to help you get over
this difficult moment.

Bernadette, you can open up, it's me.

Who's "me"?

Marie-Thérèse.

I want some rice pudding.

Marie-Thérèse
didn't have time to make it.

Eat your gingerbread,
you usually love it.

I want some rice pudding!

It's the third time today
she's asked me to change her sheets.

Children, go have your snack
in the garden.

She wants another bath,
and she'll only drink milk.

This has been going on
for a week now.

If this keeps going,
she'll keel over!

I don't know what you've done to her,
but she hates you.

Marie-Thérèse,
please, spare me the grief.

But she thinks I'm great.

But how did she find out?

Maurice, maybe.

Maurice?

That's impossible,
Maurice wouldn't hurt a fly.

Why does she hate us so much?

Marielle, try to understand.

She lived in a calm family,
well-balanced, without problems.

We did everything for her happiness.

Then suddenly she learns she's
from that sordid, repulsive, filthy milieu,

each of her siblings
more retarded than the next.

Moulin de la Vierge is a nightmare!

We have to comfort her
with all our love and tenderness.

Let's be patient.

It's already a miracle
that Maurice survived that slum.

You know, Dad, I won't be able
to go with you on Sunday.

I'm invited to the Groseilles' for lunch.

"Groseille"... What a name!

Of course, Maurice.

It's always been understood
that you can go there whenever you like.

In fact, I'm pleased
that you've spoken to us about it.

Momo!

Momo! My little Momo!

You can't imagine
how happy I am to see you!

My word! Here...
Have a pear, they're very sweet.

Come on in.

Latifa, it's Momo!
She's going to be so glad.

Look how handsome he is!

Momo's back!

- How's it going, Hamed?
- Better.

In the beginning, I was worried.
People said you'd been sold.

Luckily, I got your news
from the Labittes.

They say you live like a prince now!

You've changed, that's for sure.

Did you bring me something?

It's for the family.

Don't worry,
for you I have a gold mine.

Really?

Momo has come back!

Speaking of gold mines,
the insurance will pay for the car.

- See? It was a good idea after all.
- Yes, but we overdid it a bit.

I'm deaf in my right ear now.
But you'll get your reward.

- Great!
- Momo!

Momo! Momo!

Momo!

What's he doing at Hamed's?

Makes you wonder
who his family is!

Momo, look at you!

Where did you get the haircut?

Would you mind covering up?

Hurry up,
or she'll have a heart attack.

Momo, my little boy!

What is this horrible thing?

It's not horrible. It's from a little girl
that Maurice knows.

- Did you give her something?
- A Bella Doll with blonde hair.

The one you got for Christmas?

It's a good deed
to give to the poor.

Throw that filthy thing away!

No!

Come with us,
we're going for a swim.

I haven't finished yet.
Are you going to the pool?

No, to the Deule River.

The Deule River?

Yes, near Bird Island.

NO SWIMMING

Chicken!

So you're Momo's big brother?

I'm Roselyne, his ex-sister.

- The one everyone...
- He can be so childish.

So we're kind of related.

Do you mind if undo my top?
Otherwise I get marks.

It's a wonder she keeps
the bottom on!

It's funny, I never met you in town.

- You're not going to wear your suit?
- Yes, I am.

- It's ale.
- Yes.

- What is there to snack on?
- Beer!

That's what there is.

Your skin is baby-soft.

The guy's completely plastered!

No, let go of me!

Paul, you're the eldest.
What on earth were you thinking?

Taking your little brother
who can hardly swim!

And you, Maurice,
what went through your head?

Jean, Mathieu's injured!

- It's nothing.
- Since when are you a doctor?

Breathe.

Again.

Jean...

- Up to your rooms, and take a bath.
- We just had one!

- Hello.
- Hello.

Don't you recognize me?

I'm Roselyne, Momo's ex-sister.

Of course I recognize you.

But Maurice isn't here.

I haven't come to see Maurice,
I've come for Paul.

I wanted to go to the movies.

Paul isn't here either.

Never mind.

I was just passing by.

Tell him I came over.

Goodbye.

You've got a great view.

South-facing, right?

Open up, it's Marie-Thérèse.

Here's your milk, dear Bernadette.

You're as stupid as your mother!

Speaking of mothers,
yours told me to say hello.

They're not my family!
They're ugly, dirty, poor and stupid!

Don't say that.
Your mother's sad you're sick.

And when you're better,
you can move in.

She's got your room ready.
It's a real jewel!

And your parents?

Have you thought about them?

No, Marie-Thérèse.
You've betrayed my confidence.

But Madame...

How could you have kept the truth
from us for five months?

I knew your stomach
had become larger.

But I swear,

I've never slept with a boy!

Marie-Thérèse,
don't swear, please!

But Madame...

Marie-Thérèse, try to remember.

You must have gone out
with a boy once?

No, Madame, I swear,
I've never gone out with a boy.

I never go out with boys.

Marie-Thérèse, don't swear!

Marie-Thérèse, you must
have gone to a dance once?

I swear, I never go to dances.

Stop swearing, Marie-Thérèse!

Maybe they made you drink?

Don't shout!

I never drink.

But, Marie-Thérèse, it's impossible!

Madame, I swear...

I'm expecting a baby,
that's for sure.

But I've never slept with a boy.

Well, go on home, Marie-Thérèse.

I have enough troubles at the moment.
I don't need your lies.

But Mommy, why are you shouting?

Maybe she's not lying.
Maybe she's like the Virgin Mary.

Don't be ridiculous!

Mommy, I don't want to upset you.

I know, I know. I'm tired, Pierre,
do you understand?

Enough is enough.
I didn't deserve this.

Mommy, you have to learn
how to suffer.

The good Lord is testing us.

Christ also suffered
for us on the cross.

Life is not a long, quiet river, Mommy.

What day is it?

Five o'clock.

Oh, baby, you're really too cute.

Again!

I can't anymore.

It's not very comfortable here.
I have prickles everywhere.

Too bad you don't have a car.

Couldn't you take your father's?

I don't have a license.

Doesn't matter, no one does.

One more time!

OK, but it's the last time.

Everything OK, Marie-Thérèse?
Did you look after Bernadette?

She went for a walk.

A walk?

What do you mean, a walk?

Yes, with a knapsack
and some snacks.

Your ticket, child.

- I don't have a ticket.
- Where are your parents?

I don't have parents,
I'm an orphan.

- Is this your daughter?
- Yes.

They're not my parents.

She's very tired.

Come on.

Come along, Bernadette.

The slobs, they've ruined my kitchen
making their crêpes!

Easy does it! Watch out! Stop it!

More, more!

I've already made 34,
that's the last.

Mommy will be furious.

We had Candlemas dessert
and it's June!

- They found her quickly.
- It's a miracle.

- They even took Mr. Holy Spirit to help.
- Try to be charitable.

- Bernadette's all dirty!
- Huh?

And who's going to have
to do the washing again?

Marie-Thérèse!

François Mauriac said,

"Some children are less blessed
than others, but what is heredity?"

Tonight, Professor Mendès and guests
will respond to this question

in the debate following the film...

Wait, I'm coming.

Paul?

Come here for a minute, please.

- Where are you going?
- Out with some friends.

- What do you mean, "out"?
- I can go to the movies, I'm 16!

What's the matter with you?

You could at least have told your mother!

Show me your wrists.

- What are these, please?
- They're wrist-bands.

- What for?
- Trail-biking.

And where is the bike?

I intend to work this summer

and use my savings to buy one.

- What about your canoeing trip?
- I'm not going anymore.

You've lost the plot!

- Dammit, I'm 16!
- Maybe, but you can still be polite.

I am polite, Dad.

We'll talk about that later.
Tomorrow's another day.

I'm all talked out.

Listen, Marielle, you're worn out.

Go to Le Touquet tomorrow
with Bernadette and Marie-Thérèse.

I'll join you with the kids
when classes are out.

Marielle...

You're very beautiful these days.

You're giving me a hard-on, Marielle.

What are you going to do
with ski stuff at the beach?

Listen, Marie-Thérèse,
I still know what I'm doing.

Have you seen my candy bars?

Huh?

What's wrong now?

I don't like them, I prefer Mommy's.

They're just the same, better even.

- Think of those who have nothing to eat.
- Lucky them!

That's enough!

Where are you going?

To make a ketchup sandwich.

- What now?
- They won't play with me.

- Where are your brothers?
- In the garage, with friends.

They're sniffing glue.

They're sniffing glue?

What the hell is going on here?

It's Monday, ravioli day!

Here you go, Toc Toc.
This way, you won't need a hem.

Momo, do Mr. Le Quesnoy
for us again!

Now you can drink, Emmanuelle.

If you drink cold right after hot,
the enamel on your teeth will crack.

What a gas!

And is the mother a good lay?

Is yours?

Tomorrow we go to the sea
for a month.

To the sea for a month?

Geez, these guys really are loaded!

They should slip us their shack
next year.

Actually, Le Touquet is a bit chilly.

I'd prefer the Riviera.

No problem. I promise you
the Riviera next year.

You're a sweetheart, Momo.

Holy mackerel,
I'm pissed to the gills!

I'm wiped out.

Time to hit the sack.

We'll clean up tomorrow.

Are you sleeping here, Momo?

No, I'm going back.

Hi, my friend. How's it going?
Want some mint tea?

No, I have to go.
We're off early tomorrow.

- Where to?
- On vacation.

- Whereabouts?
- Le Touquet, my grandmother's house.

- See you, Hamed.
- Bye. Have a good trip.

"Le Touquet,
my grandmother's house"!

Good night, darling.

Don't be sad,
a month isn't very long.

I won't wash
so I can keep your smell on me.

Where are the papers for this moped?

At home.

Do we look like idiots to you?

And where's your helmet?

What are you doing
out on the streets at this hour?

I was visiting relatives.
I'm going home.

- What's your name?
- Maurice Le Quesnoy-Groseille.

Is that all?
Where do you live?

78 Avenue General Leclerc.

That's on the other side of town.
You must be lost.

No, no, I know my way back.

Don't hang around here,
it's not safe.

Head on home now.

Thank you.
Good night, Officer.

Good night, son.

Right, jokers.

Where are those papers?