All language subtitles for Secret Defense (1998)

Friday, May 9,
around 10 PM

I'll treat you
to Chinese, OK ?

No, thanks,
I have to finish this.

Do you see what time it is ?
Every one is gone.

I have to finish
setting up the DNA.

I can't let the cells die.

Fine, but don't forget to
lock up, remember last winter.

See you tomorrow.

See you.

Myriam,
is that you?

Who's there?

Myriam, if it's you,
this isn't funny.

What are you
doing here?

Why didn't you answer?

You scared
the hell out of me.

Give me that, Paul.
Don't play with that.

I'm not joking.

Give me that right
away or else.

I need it.

Give.

Now,
can you explain ?

It's very serious.

Yes, it looks
that way.

I discovered something...

about Dad's death.

Really ?

Did you hear
what I just said ?

Yes, you discovered something,
now, five years later.

Is that what
you're saying ?

Yes.

It wasn't an accident.

He didn't fall off a train,
he was pushed.

He was killed
and I know who did it.

You're crazy.

OK, drop it,
it's my fault.

I was sure
you'd react that way.

Wait.

Put yourself
in my shoes.

If I were you,
I'd at least be curious.

Okay.

Did you have dinner ?

Not really.

It's on me.

Wait.

Come on.

Good evening, Jules.

Good evening, Paul.

I guess it's not
the right time.

Why do you say that ?

My sixth sense.

Are you okay ?

Yeah, fine,
and you ?

I'm just fine,
but my timing isn't.

My specialty, it seems.

It's silly,
I wanted to see you.

It's not silly,
it's sweet.

You know
I still think of you.

Me too.

Not in the same way,
I 'm afraid.

I think Paul's
getting restless.

Another time.

Yes, let's
call each other.

I really wanted to see you,

but I was sure it wasn't
going to be the right time.

See you soon.

You think I'm crazy,
is that it ?

What would you think
if you were me ?

You come to the lab
without warning,

take the gun, and tell me
Dad was murdered.

Sorry, it's a bit
over the top, isn't it ?

I repeat,
I'm not crazy.

To me, nothing was more
important than Dad's death.

Just think of Elizabeth's death,
how you felt.

For Elizabeth,
you were seven.

Still, I remember her.

Not like you,
of course.

Wait, are you saying Dad's
accident didn't affect me?

No, I'm not saying that.

I'm saying you were
already gone,

you were elsewhere...

and it wasn't
an accident.

There was an investigation.

It was botched.

They buried it.

What has made you
think this ?

This.

Where did you get this ?

It's not important.

Please.

A friend from Chalon.

I haven't seen him
in five years,

he found this in the papers,
and gave it to me.

It's Dad
on a train platform.

It's the Chagny
train station.

See the date ?

Yes, it's
the day he died.

But is it the same year ?

It could have been
the year before.

It's true.

It's strange.

It was taken just before
he got on the train.

An hour before his death,
not even.

So ?

You really
have blinders.

Walser ?

So, it's Walser,
so what ?

He was on the road,
according to him, at that time.

He lied.

It's possible.

It's more than
a possibility.

There must be
a simple explanation.

He was Dad's
right hand man.

Now,
he's the boss.

It's as simple as that.

Well, if he's guilty,
there's always the law.

What law ?

That guy is totally protected,
you know it as well as I do.

You have no proof,
you just have a photo.

That's what they will say.

I won't let you do
anything crazy.

You have no
control over what I do.

I care about you,

I don't want anything bad
to happen to you.

Listen to your sister
for once.

We have to think.

We have to talk about it
with a cool head.

I'll take you home.

Just drop me
at the metro.

Hi, it's Sabrine.

I'm in Paris for ten days.

I'm staying
with my brother.

I'd like to see you.

I'm going back to Chalon
on the 23rd,

every one sends their Iove,
so do I.

Call me back,
hugs and kisses.

You've reached Paul Rousseau,
I'm not in right now.

Leave a message after the beep,
and I'll call you back...

if I feel like it.

Paul, it's me.

Can you call me
when you get in ?

I'd like to talk
about all this.

Call me as soon
as you can.

You've reached Paul Rousseau,
I'm not in right now.

Leave a message after the beep,
and I'll call you back...

if I feel like it.

Paul, it's me,
are you there ?

Are you hiding ?

I can't stop thinking about
what you said.

Well, call me at home
or at the lab.

You're really not there ?

Well, call back.

Bye.

Excuse me,
have you seen Paul ?

Did he come to work today ?

We haven't seen him
for two days.

We agreed even days is me,
odd days it's him.

So here I am and
he doesn't even warn me.

You have no idea
where he is ?

I told you
I haven't seen him.

Maybe he's sick.

I don't know,
I haven't seen him either.

Tell him
I 'm looking for him.

Okay, if I see him.

Thanks, good bye.

Good bye.

Two days later...

You'v e reached Paul Rousseau,
I 'm not in right now.

Leave a message after the beep,
and I'll call you back...

if I feel like it.

Paul, it's your big sister
bothering you again.

Remember me ?

Please, call.

I wanted to give them to
you May 1st... but first,

First what ?

I never know when to come,
I'm glad I found you.

Thank you.

I like your hallway,
but inside doesn't look too bad.

May I come in ?

No, Jules, it's not
the a good time.

Good bye.

I see you
waste no time.

I'm happy for you.

There's no Iover
behind the door,

if that's what
you're trying to say.

I was worried.

It's not a good time because
it's just not a good time.

I'd like
to see you again.

It's as silly as that...

In the book
I'm publishing,

there's a sentence
meant for us,

"We must go through
the centuries,

"never stopping,
never looking back,

and see the drama unfold."

It's beautiful.

You don't see why ?

I'll think about it.

I don't want
to kick you out but

I'm already out.

Well, that's perfect.

After perfect, there's

Are you all right,
did I hurt you ?

In the deepest
recess of my heart.

Take care.

I'll try.

I can't believe it.

Miss Rousseau ?

Yes ?

Forgive me for intruding.

My name is
Veronique Lukachevski.

My name doesn't mean
anything to you...

May I come in ?

It's important
for both of us.

Yes, please come in.

It's so nice here.

It's so hard to find something
affordable in Paris.

I would be in the countryside,
if it weren't for my job.

I'm Mr. Walser's secretary.

I need to speak to you.

It's my own decision.
Mr. Walser doesn't know.

He wouldn't approve.

It's totally personal.

Do you want
something to drink ?

Yes,
a glass of water.

You have a real kitchen,
it's great.

I Iove to cook,
but with my kitchenette...

thank you.

Is it real stained glass
or is it tinted ?

It's very pretty
either way.

If you want to talk,
come this way.

Oh, it's you !
You were very...

No, it's not me.

I'm sorry, I can be so tactless,
I'm such a blundering idiot.

No harm done.
It's my sister.

I didn't know
you had a sister.

I don't anymore.

I'm sorry.

Why did you want
to see me ?

Well...
it's about your brother.

Paul ?

You have another one ?

No.

Is he a bit crazy ?

Crazy ?
I don't think so.

He came to the office yesterday
and he was very strange.

You mean
he was agitated ?

More than that.

Mr. Walser couldn't see him,
he wouldn't see him.

He made some remarks
that were...

terrible.

I can't even
repeat them.

Has he already
threatened others,

is he dangerous ?

Are you worried for Walser,
or did he send you ?

I told you,
I came on my own.

It is for reasons that are

personal.

You don't believe me ?

I don't know.

Should Mr. Walser have
a reason to fear my brother ?

I thought you
knew him better.

Whom ?

Mr. Walser.

We haven't seen each other
in a long time.

In fact, practically not at all
since my father's death.

And you think...

Why are you here ?

To see if I like
my brother ?

Is that why you're here ?

You must think that
I'm out of my mind.

Not at all.

Yes, I'm sure.

Forgive me
for bothering you.

- Pax Industries.

Hello, could I speak
to Mr. Walser ?

- Mr. Walser in on another line.
Who is calling ?

Sylvie Rousseau.

Sylvie Rousseau ?

Yes.

It's rather urgent.

Do you want to hold
or can he call you back ?

Yes, I'm at work,
he has my number.

Very good.

Thank you,
good bye.

Good bye.

So how is it going ?

I think it's working.

Look, the cancerous cell frame
is positive.

And the healthy cells,
there are no traces.

Can you imagine
if it worked ?

That must be your phone call,
you want me to say you're busy ?

No, I'll take it.

Hello.

Sylvie ?

Yes, it's me.

Hello, this is Walser.
You wanted to reach me ?

Yes, I'd like to see you,
it's pretty important.

Nothing serious, I hope.

I don't know, but it's urgent.
When can you see me ?

I'm pretty busy,
but if you want,

at the end of the day,
around 6 PM, come to the office.

All right ?

6 PM, all right.

See you later.

See you.

So ?

Excuse me,
I'm looking for Mr. Walser.

Pax Industries ?

Yes.

618, sixth floor.

Thank you.

Excuse me, I have a meeting
with Mr. Walser.

You are...

I'll let him know
right away.

Miss Sylvie Rousseau
has just arrived.

Sylvie, come in.

Two iced teas ?

You're an angel.

With
two mint leaves?

You look beautiful.

You're really
quite elegant.

And me,
do I look different ?

A bit.

A bit more fat,
eh ?

How's the research going ?

Found a vaccine
against cancer ?

You still get funds ?

Big cutbacks in your field
in the past 3 or 4 years.

I didn't come here
to talk about that.

You'd rather talk about
your brother ?

Why didn't you want
to see him ?

Vero told you ?

Vero ?

Vero,
I call her Vero.

She's been my secretary
for the past two years.

She's also a friend
more recently.

You do as you please.

Answer my guestion.

I didn't see him because he,
other than you,

didn't make
an appointment.

I don't have a lot of time
when I'm here,

and I'm not
at his disposal.

No thanks,
I'm not thirsty.

Vero, take it,
thanks.

You're an angel.

Don't you find her
beautiful ?

And strong too,
under that frail look.

She prevented your brother
from trashing my office.

I assure you,
it was quite a fit.

What got into him ?

He's not well these days ?

Stop blabbering.

You know why Paul
came to see you.

I recognize you there,
always to the point.

I know you know it.

How long has it been
since we've seen each other ?

Your internship in Osaka,
it was

1994.

Three years.

The time needed to give
this company

a European influence.

I don't care about Europe.

Your father...

wouldn't agree.

We're still number one
in guided missiles.

I'm sure Paul
has something against me.

I've known he doesn't like me
for a long time,

maybe because
of your mother,

my friendship with her.

There's something else
he doesn't like.

Well, he can do
what he wants.

If he's set on scaring me,

or blackmailing me,
or whatever,

I pity him, that's all.

At his age, he should have
better things to do.

I don't want
to talk to anyone.

All right,
I'll talk to him.

(in German)

Listen, from now on,
I want no one else.

Thank you Vero.

I have no patience
for child's play.

I spend a third
of my time here.

Paris bores me.

It's the creation
that counts for me.

You should
understand that.

Paul is young.

But you, don't let his
foolish whims get to you.

I would be
very disappointed.

Why should that
bother me ?

You might not like me,
but I like you.

I like both of you.

I think you're playing... with me...

You're hiding something.

I'm forced to.

I work in secrets,
you know.

I'll be seeing you.

If you need anything,
don't hesitate to call.

I'll hesitate for sure,
but I'll do it.

Good bye.

Two days later...

Hello.

Yes,
it's for you.

I can't now,
say I'll call back.

It's your brother.

Paul ?

Yes, he's calling
from the hospital.

Here, take over.

Hello ?

What happened to you ?

Not much, I just
got hit by a car yesterday.

Are you hurt ?

No, it's nothing.

The bike's fine, I'm
at the Salpetriere hospital.

Where at Salpetriere ?

Building "C", room 312,

but like I said,
it's not serious.

I'm coming.

I have to go.

I'll try to be back
in an hour or two.

I know,
I see you're in a hurry.

No, don't say anything.

I have an idea,
a great idea.

I've decided to
take you out to dinner.

Wait,
before you say no.

I didn't say no, Jules.

We can meet
around 9 o'clock

actually 9:30 is better.

Where ?

Well,
at our restaurant.

Fine,
see you tonight.

Yes ?

Oh, it's you.

You seem
thrilled to see me.

Does it hurt ?

No, it's nothing,
some bad bruises.

I'm under observation,
but I'm okay.

Will you get out soon ?

If they don't
have reasons to keep me here.

Did you hear my messages ?

I've been trying to find you
for five days.

I know, I haven't had
time for anything.

What did you do ?

I didn't waste time,

I found a woman who was Walser's
secretary at the time.

She testified that
he was on the road.

So ?

So it's clear...

Everything is clear.

I got what I wanted,

a written reply from her.

The most important
is at the end.

"Indeed, according
to Mr. Walser's wish

"I testified that he
called me from the highway,

"at the time of the death
of Mr. Pierre Andre Rousseau.

I did it with no hesitation
to avoid him useless hassle."

Enlightening, no ?

So he lied.

He lied under oath.

You believe me now ?

He would have to be
a monster.

Hello.

It's Carole.

She's my sister.

Hello.

You showed her the letter ?

Yes.

So, are you convinced ?

Yes,
she's convinced.

Did you bring
what I asked for ?

I have it with me.

What does she have ?

Nothing.

Sylvie, stop.

Watch it,
it's loaded.

Don't get involved.

You're going
to wreck your life.

I don't give a damn
about my life.

Tell her to leave.

Is she the nut who
put those ideas in your head ?

I can have some
on my own.

You're both crazy,
totally crazy.

So, what is going on ?

It's not good to get up.

You shouldn't
bother him, he's sick.

You. No one called you.

Is something
wrong with you ?

Drop it,
I'll lie down.

I hope so.

And behave yourselves.

You too, beat it.

Do you realize what
you are planning to do ?

You're out of it,
Sylvie.

I'll do it without you.

You're so clumsy,
you wouldn't succeed.

I'll have to do it myself.

I hope your friend's
calmed down.

She's not my friend.

Do you know when
my brother can leave ?

In a day or two,
he was lucky.

Thank you.

Sylvie, Catherine is gone,
she had an urgent appointment.

I'm off to see William.

The cells are
in the incubator.

Okay,
see you later.

See you tomorrow.

- Pax Industries, hello.

Is Mr. Walser
still there ?

- Mr. Walser is gone.

He asked me to call him.

Is he at his home in Paris
or did he go to his Estate ?

- You can reach Mr. Walser
at the Estate around 10 PM,

but I cannot
give you the phone number.

Who's calling ?

Where are you going ?

I have something
to do.

See you later,
or tomorrow.

There, thank you.

Have a nice day,
good bye.

I have this ticket
to Chalon.

Could I use it tomorrow ?

It's good
for two months.

Can you tell me when
the first train is ?

Tomorrow ?

Tomorrow morning, yes.

The first one
is at 7:42 AM.

Thanks, good bye.

Good bye.

Hello, I'd like a ticket
to Chagny via Dijon.

First or second class ?

Second.

For right now ?

Yes.
Sorry, first.

Hello, do you
have any vodka ?

Of course, with ice ?

Yes, please.

Here you go, Madame,
26 francs, please.

There you go.

Thank you.

Why are you looking at me
like that ?

Oh, no reason.

Another, please.

26 francs, please.

Did you find it ?

What are you
doing here ?

What are you doing ?

She's dead.

So, you're up.

The girl.

What girl ?

You were dreaming.

There's coffee downstairs.

Marthe can fix you
something.

It will be good for you
and let you think.

Think about what ?

For example...

accidents that look
so much like crimes,

you can't
tell the difference,

and vice versa.

You have to get
a hold of yourself.

You're frighteningly pale.

Come on, up.

What did you do ?

Me ?

What did I do ?

You're right,
I'll change.

I'll meet you
in a minute.

What did you do
with her ?

I guess they'll find her
in three weeks, or six,

in the river...
if she floats up to the surface.

It shouldn't happen.

I almost broke my back.

Sylvie, you just arrived
and you're breaking everything.

You don't look well at all.

I'll fix you
something to eat.

Thanks,
I'm not hungry.

I didn't recognize you.

Robert.

Marthe ?

Yes ?

Tell me,
last night...

Last night, what ?

We slept
like babies.

We didn't even hear you
arrive last night.

There you are.

Hello, Miss Sylvie.

The boiler ?
Did you fix it ?

I was planning
to do it later.

With you, it's always
"later."

You really look like
you need some sleep.

Marthe, can you take
these clothes

and see if they
can be cleaned ?

That's all
for Sylvie, coffee ?

She doesn't want
anything.

Leave it.

Stay here a day or two,
to get ahold of yourself.

It won't bring her back to life.

Wasting yourself
won't either.

What are you
going to do ?

Turn yourself in ?

Does that scare you ?

The phone
is right there.

It's a new number,
it must written over there.

Go ahead,
blow your life away,

forget why you came,
forget your brother,

forget everything.

Have her eat something.

The house is yours.

Hello, you'v e reached
Genevieve Rousseau.

I'm not here at the moment,
I'll call you

Why are you here ?

What did you do ?

And you, what were
you going to do ?

I haven't
changed my mind.

Is he here ?

Your leg's better ?

Is he here,
or not ?

No, he's not here.

I'll wait for him.

No.

You warned him,
you're on his side ?

Tell me,
what did you do ?

You want to know,
I'll tell you.

I didn't want anything
to happen to you,

but since nothing
could stop you...

it was the only way.

I killed.

That's what I did,
I killed.

Him ?
You killed him ?

No, not him.

It didn't go well.

As if it could have
gone well.

It was a girl,
a friend of his.

He hid the body.
In fact, he's an accomplice.

Why did you do that ?

I did it
to save you.

You hear me,
to save you.

I did it all wrong,
it's my problem.

But it's my fault.

It doesn't matter
who's fault it is.

Just leave me alone.

I'm staying with you.

I won't do anything
without you.

I just need some time.

Are you going to stay here,
or not ?

I don't know,
I don't know anything anymore.

You have to help me.

The only thing you can
do for me now, is to leave.

Promise me.

Promise me.

What are you
going to do.

I don't know.

You know
I'll there for you.

I'll be back.

You want some help ?

Sure,
if you want.

Is something wrong ?

You went into Elizabeth's
old bedroom, is that it ?

I shouldn't have
said that.

No, I wasn't in
Elizabeth's bedroom.

Do you think about
it sometimes ?

About Elizabeth ?

Yes, Elizabeth.

Not sometimes,
all the time.

Even fifteen years later ?

Yes, even
fifteen years later.

I never had
a friend like her.

I know.

I hated you
for a long time.

The two older girls,
always together.

I was the little
twelve year old,

I didn't count.

You were
the boss's daughters.

Despite being
her best friend and all,

I envied that child.

That child ?

You were as much
of a child.

I was never a child.

At five, I was
already big in my head.

But she, at thirteen,
she already had breasts.

She was pretty.
She had everything.

She wasn't even fifteen.

Why'd she do that,
why did she jump ?

I never understood.

Did you understand why ?

No.

She had changed suddenly,
just before,

ten or fifteen days before.

She did everything as usual,
but she had changed.

Even with me, and with Paul,
not a smile.

Not a single word.

She wasn't the same.

What could have gone
through her head ?

I don't know.

It certainly
wasn't a heartbreak.

All the boys at school
were in Iove with her.

But she didn't care.

You haven't even seen
my kids yet.

Yes, I saw them
in the park.

They've grown a lot
since last time.

Yes.

There you go.

The nights are cool,
even in summer.

In the beginning,
I would systematically

get these wonderful colds.

No, thank you.

I'd say it's the price
to pay for peace,

the landscape,
the beauty...

You really don't want any ?

I'd like you
to shut up.

I did it for you.

She's not hungry anymore.

Keep some
for tomorrow.

It won't be good anymore.

What's wrong with you ?
Taste it at least.

Marthe.

You're shocked,
it's normal.

Do as I do,
try not to think of it.

You should do something
to keep busy.

Why are you like that ?

Like what ?

With me.

Maybe because
I feel lonely.

You could stay a bit,

I need someone to sort
the mail, the faxes.

I told you, I like you.

Oddly enough,
it's still true.

I don't like you.

You won't have to see me,

most of the time I'm at
the plant or in Paris.

You'll have access to
all that is mine.

If I were you,
I 'd accept.

Hello, you've reached
Genevieve Rousseau.

I'm not here at the moment.

I'll call back
as soon as possible, thank you.

Mother, it's me, Sylvie.

It's Friday evening,

I need to talk.

I'm not far from home,
I'm at the Estate.

I'll call later.

A hug...

A big hug.

Yes, hello.

Hello, it's me.

I was going
to call you.

We have to get together.

Something wrong ?

Not really.

Is Sylvie there ?

She left me two messages,
I'm a bit worried.

I am happy to hear
your voice.

May I speak to her ?

I think she's sleeping.

You're at home ?

Yes.

I'll be there
in half an hour.

How is Sylvie ?

I'll explain.
See you right away.

I'll be waiting.

Always creating something.

I wish.

What is Sylvie doing
at the Estate ?

She rarely calls me.

And Paul ?

Did he try
to reach you ?

No, why ?

I think he will
arrive soon.

If you have something to say,
say it.

What's happening ?

I'll try to tell you,

not too brutally.

If that's possible at all...

your children are growing,
too quickly perhaps.

They are beginning
to understand too many things.

That is ?

You don't know ?

Pierre Andre ?

Yes.

We weren't supposed
to talk about it,

ever.

For things not to happen,

we have to do more
than just keep quiet.

If I understand you,

what we feared these
past five years is happening.

Don't worry,

you're not involved yet.

I'm taking care
of everything.

I'm trying.

I'll handle Sylvie,
now for Paul

Now I understand
why Sylvie called me.

I think she needs you
to confide in.

She expects me
to talk to her.

Talk to her, if you want.

Be careful...

She's fragile right now,

you can imagine.

If such is the case,
my dear Walser,

there's only
one thing to do, wait.

Wait,

you mean lie down
and sleep.

Try whatever you want.

I won't prevent you...
I'll even admire you.

But when an avalanche
falls...

I know...
it falls...

we don't know when,
we don't know on whom,

but we know it will.

I won't give up.

We'll both
need to be strong.

Strength is not
what is lacking.

Funny,

I never thought
I'd need strength

to go against my children.

You live dangerously.

I'll destroy you
any way I can.

You've read too many of
those newspapers you sell, boy.

It's getting to your brain.

Yes, be an ass.

But you're through,
and you know it.

You think you know everything,
but you know nothing.

What did you see ?

A bad photo, and
you make a big deal out of it.

What does it prove ?

It proves the truth.

Nothing,

it proves
nothing at all.

It proves I did a detour
to see your father.

I could have had
a thousand reasons for that.

A half an hour later,
he was dead.

What was your reason
to see him ?

Now you want to talk.

You're less stupid
than I thought.

Don't try
to mess with me.

Answer.

I had urgent information,
last minute, a communique.

What was it ?

Confidential.

You won't get away
with an answer like that.

But yes, yes,
use your head.

Even if I had a motive,

do you think with the means
I have, I'd do it myself ?

There are 200 professionals
in France, at least,

waiting to be called upon.

Why didn't you mention
your presence at the inquiry ?

"Mention your presence,"
you talk like the papers...

I asked a guestion.
Answer.

I was stunned,
I forgot.

Then I didn't want
to contradict myself.

That doesn't work.

That's a lousy answer.

Lousy maybe, but
that's the way it is.

I think you have something
scratching you there...

Excuse me, I'm expected
at the plant.

I felt
I had succeeded in

It's good to see you
eating like this.

Wait for what's next.

Rabbit in plumsauce
homemade.

Thank you, Marthe.

Spare us the chatter.

I Iove her, but
she can't keep quiet.

Yes, Paul.

He went back to Paris.

I managed to calm him down,
I think.

Some wine ?

He wanted to see me ?

He wanted me.

He's like your mother, he wants
to know what's happening.

Well, you like it here ?

I can't stand being alone,
that's all.

In other words,
you put up with my company.

That's an improvement.

Thanks, Marthe.
We'll help ourselves.

Genevieve was troubled
by your messages.

What did you tell her ?

It was no big deal,

We talked about the future,
time passing.

I'll serve you.

Some sauce ?

I'll be back.

It's your mother...
she wants to talk to you.

No, not now.

Your choice.

Three days later...

I am obliged
to reassert my position.

Our strategy favors Europe
without neglecting your offer,

taking into account...

without neglecting your offer,
which certainly is tempting...

that is sure to tempt
taking into account

in view of the uncertainty
of the present market

What is it ?

A young lady
wishes to see you.

She has no appointment.

I don't see any one.

Have her leave her name,
she has one, doesn't she ?

Yes, Sir,
Miss Lukachevsky.

What name did you say ?

Miss Lukachevsky.

Have her come in.

Yes ?

Hello, monsieur.

It's very kind of you
to see me.

I am Ludivine,
Veronique's sister,

she must have
talked about me...

No...

Well, yes.

Yes, of course, Ludivine,
of course she talked about you.

Sit down,
Ludivine.

What brings you here?

I know Veronique
is very independent.

She talked
a lot about you,

and since she didn't
come home this week end,

our mother is a bit surprised,
even worried.

It was Pentecost...

She usually
comes every Sunday.

Except once or twice,
but she always lets us know.

Did you see her,
by any chance, this week end ?

Did I see Veronique,

by chance,
this week end ?

Is that your question ?

Yes.

I am very rude,
forgive me,

do you want
something to drink ?

Thank you,

I mean no.

I am very embarrassed,
you should say

it's none of my business.

No, that's not at all
what I was thinking.

In fact, I took her
with me on Friday,

but she...

she didn't stay.

She left.

Just like that.

I think
she wanted to rest...

I mean,
the two of us.

She must have gone back
to Paris.

Why do you
hide your hands ?

I don't know.

It's my nails.

What's wrong
with your nails ?

They're pretty.

This is what I propose.

I'm a bit busy
right now.

But if you come back at
the end of the day,

around six,

we'll go to the Estate,
and who knows?

Perhaps Veronique will have
the good sense to reappear.

You would infite me
to the Estate ?

Invite.

Pardon me?

"Invite", not "Infite".

Yes, of course,
"invite," excuse me.

So, you're free
right now ?

Oh yes, yes, totally.

Well, that's great.
I'll accompany you.

No, it's not necessary.

Yes, very necessary.

No, this way.

This way is shorter.

Defense secrets.

It's beautiful.

A bit chilly in winter.

Sylvie ?

Sylvie ?

Can you come here ?

Yes.

What is it ?

May I introduce...

Ludivine.

She's Veronique's sister.

Sylvie Rousseau,

Pierre Andre Rousseau's
daughter.

She's here for a few days.

Hello.

Hi.

You know my sister ?

I met her once.

Really, can you

Excuse me.

Surely you'll have
a drink with us.

I'm tired.

For me, please ?

Just for one minute.

You like it ?

It is very mellow,

supple and well structured.

A bit feminine,
I like it.

I studied it for two years,

unfortunately it's
a dying profession.

Actually,
not more than any other.

In my family,
we Iove good things...

Mother makes great marmalades.

She made one for Vero.

Anyhow, if she's worried,
she shouldn't be.

Vero simply needs
some independence...

even from me.

She must be in love.

I'd be surprised,
I would have know it.

She tells me
a lot of things.

Good night.

Tired.

This vocation
for wine making...

How did you get it ?

I like it,
it's fun.

It's original,
not common for a woman.

Accounting is boring.

My parents wanted
to force me,

but I don't want to follow
in Vero's steps.

That's all.

I like the way
you jiggle your glass.

I don't know the white
Mercury wines too well, actually.

You have beautiful hands...

they're delightful.

I have to go.

Overwhelming.

So, will you tell me now ?

What ?

Your nick-name.

No.

I said no.

Please,
I want to know.

I hate it, it doesn't even exist
in my eyes anymore.

Don't you like me ?

No, I don't like you.

Are you upset with me ?

Why should I ?

I don't know.

Maybe because you think
I'm easy.

No...

I'm not easy,
not at all.

I'm thinking about Vero,

and you're
thinking about Sylvie.

And neither of us
says a word.

Why don't you respond
to my questions ?

You know, people don't always
have to explain themselves.

Sylvie, what does
she mean to you ?

She is nothing to me.

Liar !

I'm sure you're lying.

Get dressed.

You're jealous ?

I'm very jealous.

I'm fine
dressed like this.

What should
I call you, then ?

...I liked what you
called me last night.

I'm very hungry.

Do you think
she's there ?

Oh, don't think
about her.

I'm scared.

Scared of what ?

I'm afraid to lose my self control.

I hope you don't.

And the little one,
Jeanne ?

Jeanne, she goes back to school
next Monday,

but right now she's just
enjoying herself.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You look much better
than last night.

Good morning.

Hello, miss.

Oh, you're already up.

Well, you really
guessed it.

What do you want,
coffee, tea ?

Coffee, and
some bread with jelly.

He's got the coffee,
the bread is right there.

Make yourself at home.

Thanks.

I'm hungry,
I'm really hungry.

Can I talk to you
for a minute ?

Yes of course...

No, not you.

Oh, excuse me.

Enjoy.

If you want to talk, fine,

but we don't have to go
so far away.

What do you have
to say to me ?

What are you doing ?
What are you playing ?

Pardon me ?

What are you doing
with that girl ?

I have to replace Vero.

You disgust me.

It's not even that.

I didn't choose
this situation.

Oh, you had to spend
the night with her ?

No, I didn't have to.

What do you want,
her to settle here ?

I don't have
the faintest idea.

Listen, it's been
several days now

that we pretend
that nothing

Sure you can laugh.

I'm not laughing,
Sylvie.

You have no reason
to act this way

if you are not
afraid for yourself.

Let me speak !

You pretend you're having fun,
but you're panicking,

You're scared
out of your mind !

I want to know.

You want to know ?

You appear in
the middle of the night.

You blow everything,
and you want explanations.

You accuse me !

Stop it,
stop playing with me.

Tell me the truth,
at least try to.

I can't stand it.

Do you understand,
I can't take it anymore.

It's too hard.

I know, I see you.

So, why won't you help me ?

I want to help you.

Contrary to what you think,
I'd like to help you, but how ?

How ?

By telling me everything
from the beginning.

My father's death,
how it happened.

Did you have anything
to do with it ?

Yes, of course, this is
all because of your father.

I had almost forgotten.

No, that's not true,
I don't forget.

You ask for
something impossible.

If it's no,
you won't believe me.

If it's yes, you're
the last person I'd tell.

Say it.

Veronique's death
was an accident,

your father's death
was an accident.

I don't believe you.

You see ?

She doesn't
starve herself.

It's delicious.

If you want to change...

you can take Vero's clothes
in her room.

Can you show her ?

Now ?

We're in no hurry,
are we ?

I'm not at all.

Are you planning
to stay here for long ?

You mind me being here...

I can tell.

If it's because
of last night

No, it's not that.

Your sister,

you were...

are you close ?

We get along.

You saw her here ?

No, I met her in Paris.

I know
what you're thinking.

No, I don't think so.

I understand your feelings.

What's happening
is not my fault.

I have nothing against you.

It's not that.

You don't know who I am.

You think it's
hard on Vero, is that it ?

No, it's not that.

I'll talk to her,
she will understand.

No, you won't talk to her.

Let's leave it at that.

You won't talk to her
because she is no longer here.

I don't see why you are
so condescending,

as if you
knew everything.

What do you know
about my sister and me ?

Do you hear
what I'm saying ?

Don't yell,
I'm not deaf.

And stop being aggressive.

I'll leave you alone.

Good.

I'm trying
to talk to you.

What have we been doing ?

I'm sorry for everything.

Don't worry about it.

No hard feelings.

Good bye.

Good bye.

Thanks.

What did you
find out ?

Nothing.

And Walser...

Don't talk about him.

Hello, you've reached
Sylvie Rousseau.

You may leave a message
or send a fax.

Thank you, good bye.

Hello.

It's a miracle
to hear your voice.

It's Sabine.

I'm home, we could
see each other.

Why didn't
you call back ?

Because...

Are you all right ?

Sylvie, what happened ?

I'm coming, wait for me, I'll
be there in fifteen minutes.

Fine.

You saw Walser, why ?

I thought
you hated him.

No.
Well, yes but...

I don't know how
to say this.

I

You saw Walser, and...

something happened
between you ?

Yes.

What ?

Don't tell me
you slept with him.

Of course not.

No, it's worse than that.

What is it ?

I can't explain it.

Try.

I'm trying, but I can't.

I have the same dream,
the one I always have...

The dream with Elizabeth ?

Yes.
We're at the Estate,

she's fourteen but still
the eldest, and I am my own age.

We're playing a game,
a sort of blind man's bluff.

I am very happy with her.

She's willing to play with me,
even though she's two years older.

I think it's
very sweet of her,

and I'm thinking...

that I Iove
and admire her.

It's a nice day.

Then I notice
she's disappeared.

I am alone...

and it's horrible.

I wake up
and it's even worse.

Even fifteen years later,
you have the same dream ?

Yes.

Actually it started
three days ago.

There are variations.

There is also...
a friend.

Well, she's not
really a friend.

She's a girl,
her name is Vero...

Veronique.

She's dead, too.

In your dream ?

No, in reality.

Who is she ?

She worked for Walser,
she was his secretary.

Why is she dead ?

For nothing.

She died for nothing,
she did nothing.

You knew her ?

Yes, actually,
a little bit.

How did she die ?

She died by accident.

I'm sorry, I'm insensitive.

If you don't
want to talk...

Her death upsets you ?

That's it.

There were times that
I'm anxious every day.

At other times
there were intervals.

And at times I feel
it's life long.

It'll be okay.

It'll be okay.

You have to rest.

Hello.

Yes.
It's for you.

Thanks.

Hello ?

Hello, it's your mother.

Are you all right ?

So so.
A lot of work.

I'm happy to hear you,
I don't get much news,

and to reach you

I was a bit worried.

Don't worry,
I'm here.

We should see each other,
it's been a long time.

I'd like to talk with you.

Me, too, but I don't
have a lot of time right now.

A lot of work as usual.

Can you tell me
what you do ?

What I do ?

Not much in particular,
but a lot too at the same time.

You're not learning
anything new.

You were at the Estate,
I got your messages.

Why didn't you come
to see me ?

We could have talked...

Yes, we could have.

You talked to Walser
didn't you ?

We saw each other,
he came by.

Why do you still
see that guy ?

You need him that badly ?

You know very well
he's a bastard.

Yes, a bastard !

How can you say that ?

You have no right.

I know he's a bastard
and I can prove it.

You have no right
to speak that way.

I could prove
he's a decent man,

even more than decent.

You don't
know anything.

I know more
than you think.

I don't think anything,
I see.

But if you want
to enlighten me,

any explanation is welcome.

What I know, my little girl,
you shouldn't necessarily know.

You know nothing.

Nothing, nothing, nothing.

Stop making excuses.

You're afraid, you don't want
to know how I am doing.

You're afraid of what
might happen.

You don't know what
you're talking about,

my little one.

I am not
your little one.

You don't know anything,
you're the sorry one.

You're the bad one !

Now you caused me
to break this.

Oh, it's me ?

Yes, it's you !

I'm sorry, we have
to start all over.

It's not a big deal.

Yes, it is.

Thanks for three pieces
of glass, I can do it myself.

Sorry, I don't know
what I'm saying anymore.

Leave it,
I'll take care of it.

Get some air.

Women teachers and researchers

have the most
nervous breakdowns.

Can I help ?

Actually,
it's not a question,

I'd like to help.

Tell me how.

I want nothing
from you.

You never want anything.

You always
refuse any help.

Don't you want
to talk about it ?

I'm a bit out of it,
that's all.

We could talk,

but you don't
want to talk anymore.

You're elsewhere.

I'm tired.

But...

I'll listen.

I can't talk.

I feel I'm living in
a nightmare since...

I don't even know when.

It's hard
to talk about it.

But one day...

When ?

When we finally
have a moment together ?

Don't worry,
I'm not interrogating you,

I just want you to know
I'm here, that's all.

It's good seeing you.

We can see each other whenever
you want, you know that.

In fact, I was planning
to invite you to dinner.

Gladly,
but not tonight.

Tomorrow, maybe ?

Sure, tomorrow.

Is it a floating date ?

Yes, I'm floating,

but I'm thinking of you.

You're alone ?

I wouldn't mind
a glass of something.

It's silly to be scared.

I'm afraid of what
I 'm going to say,

but since I have
to tell you...

Surely you have
some wine.

Even the cheapest kind
I'd appreciate.

Thanks.

Thanks for
accommodating me.

In wine there's truth.

We've fooled
each other enough.

The time has come
to stop lying.

I speak the truth, no ?

You're not drinking ?

I'm listening.

Please, don't talk,

don't interrupt,
let me finish.

I see you understand.

I think we understand each other
even when we don't.

I guess it's not
a good start,

I knew it
would be difficult.

Oh, by the way...

I think this yours.

I thought

I threw it with Vero ?

I almost did,
but I couldn't.

What I have to say, in fact,
you know already.

Paul was not wrong.

You're father didn't
die by accident.

He was pushed,
and I did it.

That's what you wanted to know
from the beginning,

when you came to my office.

I'll try to tell you
what happened.

I arrived at Chagny shortly
before the train arrived.

Your father didn't see me.

He wasn't blind
but distracted,

always preoccupied,
and with reason.

I knew I had little time,

I had to act before
the next stop, before Meursaut.

After...

There was almost no one
on board at the time.

Two kids laughing,

a grandmother
doing crosswords.

That's why your father
liked the ride,

it was peaceful.

He said he got all his ideas
on that train.

I waited for it
to catch speed.

I opened the door.

I waved to him.

He stood up.

He came toward me, without
understanding

what was going on,
but without any suspicion.

I had always been
frank with him.

Even with Genevieve.

I felt the wind through
the open door.

One doesn't know
what the body can do.

I could have
pushed a bull...

I took him by the
collar of his jacket...

He didn't have time
to realize...

He fell on the track,
head first.

Killed on the spot.

I closed the door and locked
myself in the bathroom.

Two minutes later,
we reached Mersaut.

I took my car,

I drove fast to catch
the lost time.

I was flashed twice
by radar.

Close to Paris for me,
for my alibi.

Just before the tunnel,

there was a jam because
of an accident.

And then,
I started crying.

I was relieved and sad.

I don't know,
that's it.

You were hoping
for something else ?

Why ?

Why what ?

Why did you do that ?

Of course,

that's what you
want to know,

but unfortunately,
I can't tell you.

Why ?

There's a little difference
between you and me.

Well, several.

You don't know
what you are doing,

I do.

You didn't kill
intentionally, I did.

But there is a
similarity between us.

In our murders,
if you wish.

What do you mean ?

Neither of us had
lowly motives.

I killed because I had to,

because he deserved it,
your father.

No, don't say anything.
Don't interrupt.

I had no choice.

You're lying.

What did he do ?

The statement and the question
contradict each other, no ?

You're not drinking ?

I repeat,
I won't tell you.

Don't try to find out.

You're better off not to know.

What could he have done that
was worse than what you did ?

Sylvie, Sylvie,
I don't want to brag...

I'm just trying to straighten
things out, that's all.

I'm basically
pretty innocent.

Very guilty but innocent.

I was so when
your father hired me...

In '87, a memorable date,
ten years ago.

If I'd known what to expect,
I would have thought twice.

Not bad, the wine.

I don't regret anything,

I try to move on.

That's why I came
to see you tonight.

Strange as it might seem.

I'm drained.

I'm sorry I couldn't bring
peace, just distress,

I would have preferred
something else.

Yes.

You don't have any idea
where I could find him ?

I'm telling you,
he didn't tell us anything.

Do you want the number
of the plant at Chagny ?

Thanks, I just called there,
he's not there.

I'm sorry.

Thank you, good bye.

- Yes, hello ?

Who is this ?

Is that you,
Ludivine ?

- Yes.

This is Sylvie Rousseau.

Have you seen Mr. Walser,
has he returned ?

No, I don't know where is,
I have not heard from him.

Thanks.

- Yes.

Mother ?

It's Sylvie.

Hi Sylvie,
where are you ?

At home, in Paris.

I wanted to apologize
for yesterday.

I know I said stupid things,
I'm sorry.

It doesn't matter.

How are you ?

Bad.

I didn't sleep all night.

Did you hear from Walser ?

You're not going
to start that again.

I'm not,
it's just a question.

I need to reach him.

Can you tell me why ?

No, I can't tell you.

Tell me.

I can't.

I don't
know where he is.

I haven't heard from him
since last time.

You don't have any idea
where he might be ?

Well, no problem.

I'll call you back.
Kisses.

You too,
keep in touch.

Sylvie.

Mother !

What are you doing here ?

Taking the train to Paris.

It's no use now,
I was going to see you.

I'm going back
to the Estate.

Walser ?

Yes,
I have to find him.

I'm afraid.

What are you afraid of ?

I don't know.

I was worried, too,
you troubled me yesterday.

You really have nothing
to tell me ?

You don't want
to talk to me ?

It's too hard.

You really want to go back
to the Estate ?

Yes.

At what time
is the train ?

In 45 minutes.

You want to come
with me ?

If you're willing, yes.

Yes, I'd like that.

Mother...

Walser talked to me.

He talked to you ?

About Dad's death.

You don't ask
what he said ?

Don't say it.

You knew ?

You know he killed him ?

How long
have you known ?

From the beginning.

I don't understand.

You agreed with him ?

You were accomplices ?

I didn't know before.

I didn't know
he was going to do it.

But you agreed with him ?

Now, tell me why
Walser did that.

For me.

You mean in your place ?

For his love of me,

So I wouldn't
have to do it.

But when they told you of Dad's
death, you became ill.

Now you say
you wanted it.

That's not what made me ill.

What was it ?

What I learned before,
just before.

What Walser told me
just before.

What did Walser tell you ?

Do I have to beg you
to tell me ?

It holds in one word.

A name.

Elizabeth...

Elizabeth, your sister,
my darling.

Dead at fourteen.

What did Walser tell you ?

Imagine the worst...
and you will be right.

No.

Dad didn't do anything
to Elizabeth.

I would have known.

I was his daughter, too.

He wasn't sick.

I didn't say that.

No, you say
he's a monster.

Yes, but not that way.

Then how ?

A monster of ambition.

He sacrificed Elizabeth
out of ambition ?

You mean he...

He sold Elizabeth,
is that it ?

Yes, that's it.

To whom ?

He's dead.

Who?

He was his middleman...

without him,
contracts are not signed.

A contract, no,
I can't believe it.

It's the truth.

He wanted that contract.

I didn't know how much.

I regret not
having guessed...

I'll regret it forever.

You couldn't
figure it out ?

No, I couldn't.

Everything was false.

If Walser hadn't come

You love him ?

I'm grateful to him...

eternally.

Mother...

Good bye.

You haven't
changed your mind,

don't you want
to come home ?

No, I have to go.

Good bye, darling.

Take care.

Did you find him ?

Walser, do you have
any news ?

No, I looked everywhere.
He's nowhere to be found.

It's strange, no ?

I don't know.

Yes, it's strange, the way
he behaved with me, no ?

I don't know anymore,
I just don't understand.

By the way, I forgot,
your brother is here.

Did you see him ?

No.

He must be somewhere.

Sooner or later
he'll show up.

I don't know.

You have nothing
to do here.

As much as you,
I need to know like you.

Know what ?

This is not the place
to find out.

What do you know ?

Don't ask,
I can't say anything.

It's too terrible.

You have to tell me,
I want to know.

The only person who can speak
to you is mother.

What does she have to do
with this ?

Only she has the right
to tell you.

She knows nothing,

you're saying that
to get rid of me.

No, I don't
have the strength.

Paul ?

Paul ?

Not like that, not with that.

You're afraid for him ?

I don't understand you,
you protect that murderer ?

Him and you.

What is it ?

What is going on
in this house ?

I can't explain it to you,
excuse me.

Are you all crazy ?

What's going on ?

Why isn't Walser here,
he's run away ?

Why is he a murderer ?

It's not linked to
Veronique's death.

Who's death ?

Something happened to Vero ?

That's what you were trying
to tell me the other day.

She's dead ?

Vero is dead ?

It's not true...

It's not true.

She's dead ?
He killed her ?

He killed her
and slept with me.

It's not him, it's me.

It's me.

It was an accident.

I killed her.

You think
I don't understand ?

You love him,
you're protecting him.

That's not true.

Leave me alone.

I don't believe a word you say,
leave me alone.

Yes ?

Anne Marie, good evening,
it's Walser.

I didn't wake you,
did I ?

No, Sir,
I was just

Well no,
I'm not in bed.

You had several
appointments today.

Yes, I know.

I had to rest for the day.

We'll see about the appointments
tomorrow, I mean Monday.

Did I get
any personal calls ?

Miss Rousseau called twice
this morning.

And Mrs. Genevieve Rousseau
tried to reach you this evening,

the last time at 8 PM.

She said it was urgent.

Thank you Anne Marie,
see you tomorrow

Monday.

Have a good evening
a good night.

Bye.

Where were you ?

I was sleeping.

Wait.

What is it ?

She knows Veronique
is dead.

Where is Veronique ?

Why did you kill her ?

What are you saying ?

I told you that

Shut up.

Why did you kill Vero ?

Answer ?

I didn't
do it Ludivine.

No.

No. No! [rarelust]