All language subtitles for La maladroite (2019).en

So, tell me...

What do you do in class?

I listen to stories.

I paint.

There's even goldfish.

Sounds like you like school, Stella.

Yes.

What do you want to be
when you grow up?

A police officer.

Really? Why do you want
to become a police officer?

To help people.

CLUMSY

- Here's your pizzas.
- Great.

Here you go, sir.

Thanks.

Is there spicy oil?

Yes.

We're out of gorgonzola,

so there's extra mozzarella
on the four-cheese.

Great.

Even better.

I'm glad.

We'll love this.

Especially Stella.

That's right. Extra mozzarella!

Stella!

Why isn't she answering?

- She must be sleeping.
- Open up.

Stella?

Stella?

She's not here.

What?

Stella?

Come here.

She's not here.

Stella?

Stella!

- Stella!
- Ma'am?

Have you seen a little
girl with brown hair?

She's six-and-a-half,
wearing blue pants

and a pink shirt.

And black ballet flats.

I haven't seen her.

Stella?

Excuse me, ma'am. I’m
looking for my daughter.

- She's six. Have you seen her?
- No.

Thanks.

Stella?

Stella!

Stella!

Stella!

ONE YEAR EARLIER

- So, Zyad, is your cold gone?
- Yeah.

Great.

Ms. Traoré, your dad's here.

- You're getting Ousseynou?
- Yes.

Have a nice day.

Good morning, ma'am.

Good morning.

Don't run.
You're not late.

Good morning.

- Good morning. Don't run.
- Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Hello, kids.
You're all alone?

My dad said I’d bring Stella.

- Are you my teacher?
- Yes. Hello, Stella.

Welcome to school.

See that playground?

When I ring the bell, get in line
by the door with the others.

OK.

Careful.

Remember to bring me
her enrollment papers

at city hall later.

Have a nice morning.

How is Stella
going to catch up with us?

She has only missed ten days.

If she has trouble,
we'll all help her.

She's never been to school?

So lucky.

Were you bored?

Why didn't you come with
your brother and sister?

I was sick.

Sick with what?

Let's begin.

Stella, do you want to
take off your sweater?

I'm cold.

Ah? Look, we're all in our shirts.
It's 80 degrees.

I’m still sick.

You can take it off later
if you get hot.

Go sit next to Noemie.
Noemie, show her.

Does that mean

you were always
with your mom and your dolls?

Hey! My pencil case!
No.

- That's mine!
- Stella, Stella, Stella.

Give that back to Noemie.
I'll give you your own things.

Don't take things from others.

Here, these are yours.
You can take this, too.

Take your slates.

- What's that?
- Recess.

What should we play?

I'm not playing with you.

- Noemie.
- Yes?

This is all new for Stella,

so can you be nice and give her time
to get used to it?

Yes, but I just want
her to change seats.

First, I have to see
what's best for everyone.

Can you be patient?

OK.

Now go play with your friends.

Dad.

So, kiddo?

Yeah, you came.

How'd it go?

- Hello.
- Hello.

I’m sorry that I couldn't come today.

I went to city hall.

There you go.

Can I speak with you for a minute?

Of course.

Go home kids.
Mom's waiting.

Watch for cars.

Was she good?

She's not used to being in a group.

It's important for her mother
and I that she goes to school.

Her health problems held her back.

I haven't seen your wife yet.

She doesn't go out much.

It's hard with her fourth pregnancy.

I understand, but the kids feel
better when we know their parents.

Of course.
I'll tell her.

I'm missing her health form.

Yes, I know.

Since we've been through
so many hospitals and doctors,

we wound up losing it.

Unfortunately, I can't have her
in class without her vaccine form.

Would a certificate be enough?

Sure. Can you bring it soon?

Of course.

It's hard for her
not to be like the others.

Here.

That's perfect.

Don't bunch your things up,

or they'll never dry.

Is that all you have to wear in the rain?

Where's your coat?

Your pencil case?

I forgot it.

I'll write a note to your
mom to remind you.

No, don't.

Oh? Why not?

I’m the one who forgot it.

That's all right.

Go on in.

I'll give you a pen and paper.

"He spent his time playing
all kinds of pranks on him.

"He never ran out of ideas.

"Marie was surprised.

"Her little brother Jean,

"who loved to drive her crazy,

"was giving her flowers.

"It was the happiest day of her life."

Yes, Louise?

Does that mean he realized
it was his big sister?

Yes.
Julien?

Marie is happy that
her brother is nice to her.

That's interesting,

but first you need to raise your
hand and wait for me to call on you.

Julien?

Plus, he gave her...

Stella, what did I just ask you?

Yes, Julien?

What kind of flowers did he give her?

What are your favorite flowers?

Tulips.

What are you doing, kids?
Are you weeding?

Has anyone found a snail?

Why did you steal my snack?

What's going on?

Plus, you went into the
hall first to steal our snacks!

- Now we're hungry!
- Stop! What's going on?

She stole our snacks.
She's a dirty thief!

Is that true?

Yes! Yes! Yes!

- Look, she has chocolate!
- It's her fault.

You ganged up on her,
and it's her fault?

- Yes.
- No, I’m not OK with that.

The three of you are in trouble.

Go back out to recess.

Why did you do that, Stella?

Do you not have a snack?

Did someone take it?

Yes.

Who took it?

The birds.

The birds?

Your snack is for you.

You can't give it to the birds
and take someone else's.

If you need something, ask me.

Promise?

Yes, Teacher.

Come on.

Enjoy your recess a bit.

CORNER MARKET

- Hello.
- Hello.

I’m here to pick up a package.

Hi, kids.

No lollipop for you?

I ate it already.

- Mom!
- What?

What is it?

Oh, hello. I’m Celine Thibault.

I’m Stella's teacher.

- Hi.
- I’m so glad to meet you.

I should have come by,
but with... this...

the kids and the house,
I didn't have time.

Last one.

So, one carton of hundreds,

a TV guide, and two lollipops.

That comes to 74.60.

Wait for us to cross.

Look this way.

The other way.

OK.

You can go home.
It's open.

How is Stella, doing?
Does she listen to you?

She wants to participate.
She just needs to learn the rules,

like not taking other kids' snacks
for example.

Go slow!

Unbelievable.

I always give her one,

but she's always hungry.

My husband and I wonder
if she might be bulimic.

Bulimic?

She's never full.

We do what we can,
but it's hard.

It's all because of her illness.

What exactly does she have?

It's an immune problem.

When my husband is not on the road,

he's with Stella at the doctor's.

We're exhausted.

Let's begin.

Who knows how to write an F?

Louise, draw it in the air.

Exactly.

I set up the field trips to the pool.

You'll take your class this week,
and I'll go next week. OK?

That works.

Arsene did it again.
He broke his arm at judo.

He'll be out all week.

Stella has been absent for three days.

I had to call her mother.
She said it's a hip problem.

It can't be easy
to have such a fragile child.

You're right.
Luckily, the other two are OK.

Good morning, Charles.
Hurry up.

Good morning, kids.

This bag is too heavy.

Good morning, Teacher.

Go on.

Good morning, Teacher.

Ocean, Tristan, hurry up.

Hi, Stella.
It's been a while.

I hope you didn't get bored.

You don't say hello?

Hello, Teacher.

- How's your hip?
- It's OK.

Well, that's good, because you know
what we're doing today?

Going to the pool.

Me too?

Yes, with the whole class.

I don't have my bathing suit.

That's OK. I'll find you one.

But I’m still sick.

No, you're not sick.
Look, you came to school.

Plus my mom said
I'm not allowed to go to the pool.

What?
Everyone’s allowed to go to the pool.

Yeah, but not me.

I can’t leave you alone
in the classroom, Stella.

You have to come with us.

No, I’m not going to the pool!

Yes, you will.

No.

I can't leave you alone
in the classroom, do you understand?

Stella, look at me.

You know what?

You can come with us to the pool
and not swim.

I can wear my clothes?

Yes, you don't have to wear
a swimsuit.

Sorry, Teacher.
Sorry.

Come on.
The bell rang.

Great job.

OK.

That's great.

Not always the same people!

Go on, Noemie.

All right, kids!

Time’s up!

Time’s up!

Get on out.

Get out, kids!

Stella, come on.
Let's wash your feet.

Come on.

I’m going to roll your pants up.

Here.

What's this?

I fell.

Fell? There?

On my bike.
The pedal hit me.

These aren't pedal marks, Stella.

Yes, they are.

Come on, kids!

Do you get hurt a lot?

Yes. I'm clumsy.

Did you see my new swimsuit?

Hello, Doctor.

Hello, Ms. Thibault.

Sorry to bother you.

I know you already came
to the school,

but this is about a new student.

OK.

She's new to kindergarten.
She wasn't in preschool.

She's often absent, and her
mom says she could be bulimic.

If she's sick so often,
she must overheat sometimes.

Right, maybe.

But her siblings
are students, too.

And their teachers noticed
that they're taken better care of.

The other day at the pool, I saw
some weird scratches on her calves.

The mother's never available,
but the father always is.

That happens.

She entered school at age six. She's
never been seen by a school doctor,

and her medical file was lost.

If she hasn't had the mandatory
checkup, I'll come by to see her.

Thank you, Doctor.

Why is it changed?

Why are the desks changed, Teacher?

You're going to have new neighbors.

Pierre, look.

Pierre, go with Louane.

Zyad with Louise.

Samuel with Ousseynou.
Your things are over there.

Noemie with Julien.

Stella, come sit next to me.

Who wants to help
hand out the dice?

Me.

Stella, come help me.

So give the first graders two dice.

Second-graders,
you know what we're doing.

Subtraction.

Arrange your dice so that
together they add up to seven points.

Work alone.

- Teacher! Teacher!
- Did you get yours, Stella?

That's perfect, Ousseynou.

Good job.

Good. Stella.

There's one.
Good job.

Let's do the other.
How many is that?

One, two, three, four.

Four.
Show me on your fingers.

Exactly, very good.

So how many do we need
on the other one?

How many is this?

Four.

- One, two, three.
- Good.

Show me three.
Great.

Hello.

I’m sorry.
I got held up at another school.

Hello.

Are you Stella?

Your wife isn't here?

No, she just gave birth
to our fourth.

Congratulations.

So, do you have
a little brother or a sister?

A little brother.
His name is Lucas.

Have you met him?

Yes.

We went to the hospital together.

OK, let's go.

Come on.

We lost her medical files.

So I brought a copy
of her vaccinations.

Great, this is perfect.

So, get undressed,

and we're going to weigh
and measure you.

She gets cold easily.

No, just her sweater and shoes.

Teacher, she's cheating!
She's taking dominos.

I won!

A six and a three.

OK.
Hold out your hands.

She's iron and vitamin deficient.

What's this?

That?

She tried to pour her own milk.

Coordination problem.

Know what I mean?

Her responses are delayed.

She's a bit clumsy.

I see.

Maybe you don't see well.

Has she seen an optometrist?

No, we didn't think of that.

OK then.

Don't forget your coats and pens.

Julien, your pencil pouch.

Her mother didn't come?

She just gave birth.

Here's the health record.

I couldn't diagnose anything other
than her delayed mental development.

She's not delayed.

She's just having to catch up.

I prescribed some psychomotor exams.

The father will have them done,
and then we'll talk. OK?

Come on, honey.

I'll walk you out.

Bye.

Noemie?
Zip up your coat.

Go on.

Pirate woman.

This'll be easier for you.

Everyone, put on a pair of overalls.

First-graders,
it's time for afternoon painting.

Yeah!

Cool.

Second-graders,
keep working on your slates.

I can’t get it.

It's inside-out.

Julien.

Can you help me?

Yes, like that. Look.

Hold out your arms.

There.

There you go.

Great.

I’ve never done painting.

Oh really? Never?

I'll show you.

Roll up your sleeves first

to stay clean.

I fell.

Have a seat.

I'll get you a paintbrush.

Take these colors
and mix them around.

That's great.
Your hair's a mess.

Thursday, October 18th.

Marks on her wrists.
Straight lines.

Five scratches, one-centimeter wide,
on her left arm. Three on her right.

Doesn't play at recess.

Following Monday.
Absent in the morning.

Afternoon.
Noticed her ear was red.

Very tired in class.
Lack of concentration.

Friday the 26th.

Stella returns after three days out.

She can't move her left pinky finger.

Thursday, November 1st.

Stella has been out since Monday.

Her siblings are not absent.

No reason given by parents.

Monday the 5th.

She has a bruise on her right elbow
about five centimeters in diameter.

Monday the 12th.

Two small circular scars
on her right forearm,

possibly cigarette burns.

In October and November,

21 days absent in total.

- You scared me.
- You scare me, too.

You spend your life at work
these days.

You've changed.

What's this?

Read it.

Why didn't you tell me?

What will you do?

What if I report him and I’m wrong?

If the father's mistreating her,
why doesn't the mom step in?

The worst is that
he's a very well-regarded coach.

He was put in charge
of the regional team.

Whose birthday is it?

Not mine!

Mine is soon but not today.

Me, my grandma promised me
a bike for my birthday.

Whose birthday is it?

Stella,
do you know your date of birth?

December 6th.

Can you read the date on the board?

Friday, December 6th.

Friday, December 6th?

It's my birthday.

I think so!

She didn't even know?

- She's so dumb.
- Hey!

She doesn't know her birthday!

I do too!
I even got lots of presents.

Like what?

When I woke up,

my dad gave me a big cake
with lots of candles,

and my mom gave me a princess dress
to ride on my pony.

She’s making it up.

You really have a pony?

Yeah, I have two, even!

And also a parrot,

and a drone, a Nintendo,
video games, and candy.

We're the ones who called.

It's our daughter.

Captain Gressot.
Lieutenant Kharoubi.

Tell us what happened.

We were in the pizzeria.
She was sleeping in the car.

When we came back, she was gone.

When was this?

An hour ago.
She's six years old.

What was she wearing?

Blue pants,

a pink t-shirt, and ballerina flats.

Search the perimeter.

I'll call the team.

Check the security footage.

You, go talk to the pizza guy.
Then take the kid home.

I heard you're going to move soon?

Yes.

In my new house,

I'll have the same room
as the Little Mermaid.

My dad's going to buy me
a pink bike with a basket,

and my mom is going to get me a
wheelie backpack, like my brother’s.

And a Snow White doll,
like Ocean.

And shoes, and dresses,

and flip-flops...

Well then, Stella.
You must be very spoiled.

Your Dad promised you all that?

With Mom, in the car.

On the way to the police station?

Yes.

Did you promise them
anything in exchange?

I can't remember.

Hello, Mrs. Thibault.

Thanks for coming.

So.

There are other explanations
for these injuries besides abuse.

I have a hard time believing it too,

but if he's hitting her,
we can't look the other way.

You think it's the father?

It's actually most often mothers
who abuse children.

Really?

Yes, at 58%.

Don't judge fathers too quickly.

Perhaps, but when you know them...

You don't know them, not really.

And you're ready
to accuse them already?

Have you been to the places
they put foster children?

I called this meeting

to take precautions.

No...
Why did they bring the kids?

You think they can afford
a babysitter?

Don't you want to go draw
with your sister?

Tristan? No?

Well then.

Do you know why you're here today?

Stella's absences.

We have the doctor's notes.

I know you're worried,

but if you knew how worried we are
about her health...

Did you give my letter
to that doctor?

I haven't heard anything.

Yes, of course.

He thought the psychomotor tests
were a great idea.

Stella hasn't said anything
about them.

I called a few times already,

but they never answer.

Their secretary is usually there.

Can you do something, Doctor?

For the optometrist,
they can't see us for four months.

But if you know anyone
who could see us sooner,

that'd be great.

It's the same everywhere.

Why are we here?

What have we done wrong?

The school is worried
about Stella's health.

It's her job to be aware of anything

that could harm
her development and education.

Do you understand?

Yes.

And we're really happy about
how you've been looking after her.

Tell the doctor thank you, honey.

Thank you, Doctor.

You're welcome.

Thank you.

Bye.

Can you take my bag?

Put on your coats, kids.

See? The husband doesn't say
a word without her permission.

And?

Now you suspect her?

It'd be in line with your statistics.

It makes sense.
He's a trucker.

She can do what she wants
when he's gone.

First the father,
now the mother.

If you're so sure,

why haven't you reported
her absences?

Get in line with the others.

- No news about Tristan?
- No.

And Ocean hasn't been to preschool

since last week either.

- Can I leave them with you?
- Yes.

She's absent a lot.

Usually they bring a doctor's note,

but it's never from the same doctor.

Yes, of course.
I'll come by to sign my report.

Stella Dubois, date of birth
December 6, 2006.

This is the first time for the others.

Where?

They moved that fast?

They changed schools?

OK, thank you.

How are you?

The new student arrives tomorrow.

I received a file
from her old school.

February: Three scars

from burns on her forearm,

one centimeter in circumference.

February 12-18: Absent.

February 29:

She complains
because her thumb hurts.

She says she fell
off her scooter onto her hands.

Her teacher suspected the father,

but now she thinks
it's the mother.

She did her job with this list.

Really, she didn't do anything.

She didn't even report it on time.

I asked the parents
to come in this evening.

Good.

We're missing her health file.

We lost it.

It's not hard to get a new one.

I didn't know.

The principal sent us her file.

She's absent a lot?

Yes, yes. She...

She has an autoimmune disorder.

But she has to come.

That's important to us here
at Marie Curie.

We have the cafeteria here.

Since Stella and Tristan need help,
you can leave them here for lunch.

We can't afford it.

With your household allowance,
it'll be free.

I already filed a request
at city hall.

What?

Does that mean Ocean
will stay for lunch, too?

Of course. Preschoolers
eat in the cafeteria, too.

With your move, you must have
better things to do at lunchtime.

That's true.

I’m happy that my kids are
going to such a good school.

Thank you. Thank you.

Hello.

Hello, Lili.

Hello.

Looks, it's the Duboises.

You must be Stella?

You'll be in my class.
I’m Mr. Massini.

Go on in, kids.

I'll show you the classroom.

"Into the garden came children.
They shouted joyously:

"There is a new one! And they
clapped their hands and danced about

"and threw bread into the water,

"and they all said, 'The new one
is the most beautiful of all!'

"Then he felt quite ashamed
and hid dis head under his wings.

"He thought how he had
been persecuted and despised,

"and now he heard them saying

"that he was
the most beautiful of all birds.

"He cried out with joy
from the depths of his heart:

"I never dreamed
of so much happiness.

"when I was the Ugly Duckling!"

So it has a happy ending?

Very happy.

Because the ugly duckling

was in fact the most beautiful swan.

Have you heard this story, Stella?

Of the ugly swan?

Do you think he's ugly?

No, he's very pretty.

You're not allowed
to take the teacher's book.

I' need it a little longer,

but you can have it after.

Thank you.

Why did you move?

Bon appetit.

What a baby!
She eats with her fingers.

Mrs. Saugier,

she's taking our meatballs!

Calm down, kids.

Stella, come with me.
The rest of you, stay here.

But she took our meatballs!

This is Stella's first time
eating in the cafeteria, kids.

Give her some time to learn
before you get mad.

OK?
Come with me.

First, we're going to wash our hands,
then I'll explain how this works.

Can you give me
what you have there?

- Did you eat breakfast?
- Yes.

Why are you so hungry, then?

I’m not hungry.

Come on.

First of all, it's not clean
to eat with your hands.

Understand?

Second, would you like it
if someone stole your food?

Get some soap.

You wouldn't like it?
So you shouldn't do it. OK?

If you want more food,

you ask one
of the cafeteria ladies nicely,

and she'll give you more.
Rinse.

There.

Ready?

Good job, Ben.
You finished, so you can go play.

OK.

Ah, Tristan.

Are you sure
there are 80 candles there?

No, there are 20.

You have to divide.

Right, since there are four kids.

So that's five.

Now that you understand that,

go see how your sister's doing
with her coloring.

Show me.

You went outside the lines!

Not on purpose.

What's going on, Tristan?

It's her. She's clumsy!

"Clumsy."
That's a good word.

Do you remember
when the ugly duckling couldn't fly

and the others called him clumsy?

But at the end,
he became a beautiful swan.

Exactly.

Tristan, would you help your sister
become a beautiful swan?

OK.

This is a report
regarding child abuse.

She just arrived here,
but I don't think we should wait.

Is there evidence?

You can read the reports
from her last teacher.

I’m also pretty sure
she doesn't eat enough at home.

This is convincing.
I'll send it to legal.

And then?

The prosecutor decides whether
to open a preliminary investigation.

Great.
Let me know.

Thank you.

LEGAL JURISPRUDENCE

Why were we called in here?
Who was it?

This is just a precaution.

First, we have a kid who's different,
and now we're being accused!

These consultations are also a way
for the prosecutor

to reduce suspicion of the parents.
Did you know that?

We trust you, then.

You can leave us now.

Is this going to hurt?

No, of course not.

Don't worry, honey.
We'll be right next door, OK?

I'll meet you after.

See here, in this photo?

This is Benjamin,
my son's youngest child.

Arid that's Clementine,
his older sister.

See? I’m a grandma.

Do you play with your grandchildren?

Of course, I play with them.

And when I’m their doctor,
they say I’m the nicest.

Can you get undressed?

I don't want to.
I get cold easily.

I understand.
I do, too.

I'll turn up the heat.

Well. It's 70 degrees!

It's warm.
You can get undressed.

I’m going to wash my hands.

Don't be scared.

You can take off your sweater
and dress and put them on the stool.

Knock-knock.
It's the nurse.

Come in, Jeremy.
We're almost ready.

I'll help you.

First, we take this off.

Turn around.

Is it OK?

Of course.

Tell me, Stella,

what happened to your back?

I was riding my bike with my brother,
and then we were skating,

and he pulled me,
and I broke my nose,

and the skateboard rolled

and then...

Hang on, Stella.
There's no rush.

Jeremy's going to take some photos,

and I'll write everything down.

OK?

I, the undersigned,
Dr. Pelletin,

medical examiner
at Ambroise-Paré Hospital,

requisitioned to describe
possible injuries

and to discern signs of abuse,

hereby certify having examined
the child on April 22, 2013.

I noted 19 injuries total:

bruises, scars of various sizes
and of various age.

The child can explain each one:

That the burn on her wrist
was due to a hot pot of milk;

that her shoulder was hurt
by falling down the stairs;

that her brother kicked her
and bruised her thigh;

the scar on her calf
from falling off her bike.

These injuries could be
the result of accidents,

but the amount of them is suspicious.

With those given by her parents,

we cannot exclude
the possibility of abuse.

Tell me, Stella...

You're a real stunt woman
with all these boo-boos.

When you have a bad secret,
who do you tell?

A bad secret?

I tell my friend.

Is your friend a boy?

A girl?

What's their name?

I can't remember.

See you tonight.

What now?

You know.

Stella has been absent for days.

She's always sick.

All you want to do
is get us arrested.

You could at least give us
a medical note.

Well, you know what,
we did some research,

and if it's not ringworm
or tuberculosis

or scarlet whatever,

we don't have to get one.

That's true, but it reassures us.

Do you always go to Beclere Hospital?

All these questions
are just to beat us.

My husband doesn't want me
to talk to you.

Mrs. Jourdan.

Do you live on Rue de Bellefort?

Yes.

Do you know the Duboises?

I only saw them when they moved in.

They have a yard, right?

Do you see the kids outside?

No, but I don't get involved
in my neighbours' business.

It's a nice neighborhood.

Thank you.

Hello, Rachel.

Hello.
Do we have a meeting?

No, but I filed a report
on Stella Dubois two months ago,

and I haven't heard back.

Ah, right.

She was examined by a doctor

and questioned for two hours
by police.

Really?
I wasn't informed.

Here, I'll read
the prosecutor's summary.

"These does not seem to be evidence

"indicating that Stella Dubois
is or has been the victim of abuse."

And?

And the judge closed the case.

That's absurd.

And have you been doing anything
about it here?

We have to wait
for the legal decision.

Now that we have it,
we can do something.

And it's a priority?

Everything's a priority. But I'll go
to their house as soon as possible.

Shh.

Silence during the test.

Hello, Stella.

Hello, Mr. Massini.

You've been absent a long time.
What did you have?

A cold.

That's a big cold.

Does your foot hurt?

No.

Write your answers
in your purple notebook.

Just do your best.

You're not going to recess, Stella?

Want to feed them?

Yeah!
Thank you, Mr. Massini.

What's wrong with your foot?

I hurt it a little.

What's a little?

It's nothing.

It doesn't seem like nothing.

I just was running barefoot.

Where?

On concrete.
It hurt.

Why'd you do that?

Have a seat.
Let me take a look.

Don't tell my parents.

Why didn't you tell them?

I wasn't supposed
to be walking there.

Let's have a look.

What are you doing?

Calling the principal.

- Mrs. Saugier?
- Hi.

Are you with Stella Dubois?

Yes, I’m the school principal.
Her parents are coming.

I need to hospitalize her. She has
a secondary infection in her foot.

- A secondary infection?
- Sorry, I have an emergency.

Do you have the right to bring her in
without telling us?

Yes, you signed a release
in case of emergency.

Have you seen her feet?

Her feet, yeah.
She has some blisters.

She spent all week wearing
tight boots.

We were
at the handball championships.

She said she was walking
barefoot on concrete.

My wife and I are always saying...

she makes so muchup that
she'll be a writer.

Right.

Let me know what happens.

I’d like to see her soon.

Of course.

That's for taking care of it.

Hi, honey.
How are you?

Hi.

Oh, my love.

Look what we brought you.

Thank you.

Do you have a new friend?

Her name is Stella.

Stella?
Like a star?

Hello.

- How are you, Simon?
- Good.

I’m here for you.

Did your dad leave already, Stella?

He came?

Maybe it wasn't him.

Sorry.

He must be at work.

So, Stella Dubois.

What do you think?

Were her boots too small,
or was she running on concrete?

There's no way to tell.
Her wounds are infected.

She has other problems,
including anemia

and slight ankylosis
on the right side of her pelvis.

An old fracture?

Unclear. The father didn't mention it,
and the child doesn’t remember.

Six. Eight. Twelve.

Hello.

Hi, Stella.

Do you want to get in bed?

Hang on.

Is there room for me?

You know,
everyone's thinking of you.

The principal
gave me a present to give to you.

I have chocolate,
because I know how much you like it.

I have a notebook
to practice writing in.

You don't want
to forget what you've learned.

And I have another notebook...

See?

With swans.

It's your notebook,
so we'll put your name on it.

You forgot...

Your name is Like a bird. It needs
two Ls, like wings, or it can't fly.

Yes, but "o-u,"
how is that pronounced? Like "oo".

Oh no, we're gonna get in trouble
with the nurse.

Hello.

I just saw Stella Dubois.
She seems better.

Yes, her feet are nearly healed.

But we need to keep her.

Why?

For her hip.

The DNA testing takes a while.

That child is abused.

The principal
told the on-call intern.

Hang on.

She didn't write anything clown.

Then you will...?

Her parents will make up anything
to explain away her injuries.

I'll speak to the doctor.

Yes, do that.
Make sure of it.

OK.

That's what's wrong.

I'll tell him.

Goodbye.

- Good morning.
- Good morning, good morning.

Ah, Eric.

You know Stella Dubois?

Did her tests come back?

Net yet, but Corinne told me
her teacher suspects abuse.

I’d like orthopedics' opinion.

Send her file to Necker.

He'll look at her X-rays.

Ask for the results
from the spinal tap.

OK.

There.

Look at me.

You can move around.
They're not going anywhere.

Mom!

Thanks for coming.

I’m exhausted.

I had to take two buses to get here.

I waited for the first one
for 20 minutes,

and then it was packed.

Then I had to run
to get the second one.

All the seats were taken.

Sorry...
I'm so happy you're here.

I might not come again.

Hello.

Hello.

It's gonna take me an hour
to get home.

Will you go buy more treats
for Stella?

Of course, honey.

The way she talks to her...

I could just murder her.

Let me call you back.
You're leaving already?

I know my little girl
is in good hands.

Were you worried?

Like any mom would be.

My mom said I’m going home soon.

Are you happy?

Of course.

Here.

Thank you.

Did you find her?

Not yet.

Could she have left on her own?

What?

Ran away.

She's six.

Why would she do that?

She always wants to be close to me.

Excuse me, ma'am?

My colleague told me
you saw something.

- Do you have a minute?
- Yes, of course.

He'll get her scent, right?

Yes,
unless she was carried by someone.

You think she was kidnapped?

When I got here,
I parked there.

I saw a man
putting a child in his car.

Then when I came out of the store,
I heard about the girl.

You think it was her?

I can't say.
She was in the back seat.

But she was wearing a pink shirt.

What color was the car?

White or light gray.

What make?

I really don't know.
It was parked there,

and they went out that way.

Hurry up, kids,
you're the last ones.

Good morning, Stella.

Good morning,
Mr. Massini.

"He, on the other hand,
preferred these glasses."

Yes?

- Did you want to see me?
- Yes.

We received Necker's report
on Stella Dubois.

He suspects abuse.

Some of the fractures are very old.

- Should I file a report?
- Yes.

ASAP, because we no longer
have a medical reason to keep her.

I had to let her leave.

I'll call child protective services.

Thank you.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Come on in.
We were expecting you.

Rachel David.
Nice to meet you.

Come on in.

My husband always makes it
a bit strong.

- Thank you.
- Ristretto.

My mother was Italian.

It's perfect.

Let me serve the kids first.

They just love to eat,
especially you.

Right, Stella?

Go easy on it, honey,

or you'll feel sick.

As I noted, given the various reports
regarding Stella,

social services
has decided to proceed

by evaluating her home life.

I still don't understand why.

But we have nothing to hide.

All we want is the best for her,

even though it's tough.

Regarding her health problems?

Honey,

will you tell the lady
why you miss school?

I'm itchy a lot then

also I cough,
and also, I fall.

Do you two fight?

Sometimes.

Do you argue with your sister, Ocean?

The three of them
are as thick as thieves.

There’s always one
to look out for the others.

And sometimes
I even sleep with my little sister.

Can I see your room?

Of course.
Come on, honey.

That said,
we need to be quiet,

because Lucas is taking his nap.

The three of them share
a room with Ocean.

Wow!
Where do you sleep?

- On the top.
- On the bottom.

So, Ocean used to be
in the crib,

and now Lucas is,

so we switched them.

It's been about a week.

But she's...
She's not very quick.

Was it the principal who reported us?

They always make me feel guilty.

They're just being careful.

Given what they've seen...

We need the papers.

It hurts to think
that's what people think of us.

People judge too fast.

First, let's go over
what you're entitled to.

Why haven't you filed?

We don't understand the paperwork.

That's why I’m here.

Let's start
with maternal and child services.

You can get help for childcare,
child psychiatry, and tutoring.

You're entitled
to regular doctor's visits

for Lucas, for Ocean,
and for the oldest two as well.

We didn't know that.

People usually want
more than they can get.

But you're not even asking
for anything.

I don't like depending
on other people.

I don't want to bother anyone.

You're not.

We're going to set up
some in-house childcare help.

You have four kids under ten,
so it'll be every day.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

Bye, Stella.

I'll see you once summer's over.

I don't like summer.

Really?

I want to go to school.

Oh.

You know how bored kids get
when there's no school.

She doesn't go to camp?

I’m scared
something will happen to her.

For low-income families
to go on vacation.

Are you sure?

If you knew how many vacation checks
I’ve sent out...

Want to go to the beach?

Me?

Of course you, honey.

That'd be great, but we could
never thank you enough.

I'll set everything up
and give you a call.

Bye.

- Bye-bye.
- Time for a shower, kids!

Let's go!

Hello?

Yes, this is Rachel David.

I just met with the Duboises.

Was Stella there?

Of course.

Stella needs support
and so does her family,

but the parents are normal.
They're doing their best.

I don't believe that.

So they fooled you
like everyone else?

Do you know how many
problem families I’ve seen?

Stella's not scared of her parents.
She's open.

That's not an abused child.

Unless they terrorize her.

Or if she's so loyal that
she'll cover for them.

It's rare for a child
to denounce their parents.

I would have seen it.

These people need help,
and they're going to get it.

In September, someone will be there
every day anyway.

She'll be safe.

September?

Why only then?

I don't even know
how I’m going to find someone,

much less before then.

So Stella's going to spend
two months alone with them? 24/7?

I’m going to help them take
a vacation, and I'll call every day.

You'd better.

Hello?

Hello, sir.

They changed schools?

Unbelievable.

Social services spoke to them
last week, and they didn't mention it.

Again?

Where'd they move?

Another department.
Which means we're back to square one.

We're almost done.
You've done a great job.

You’re here
because we want to help you.

OK.

That means if someone is hurting you,
we're here to stop them.

Does someone hurt you?

Nothing from the parents' car.

None of the cameras

were pointed that direction.

We're analyzing
all the parking lot traffic

from an hour before they arrived.

Where the hell is she?

The dogs can't smell a thing.

So all we have is the white car?

She was kidnapped.

That's what we think.

We'll have the results
from police records tomorrow.

Call the DA and tell him
to send out an alert.

- OK.
- I’m going to see the parents.

Can you help me?

I don't understand.

Send that to my inbox,
and I should get it.

Let me check.

I got it.

What about social media?

It's out.

Great.

A child has been abducted.

This is an alert
from the Ministry of Justice.

If and only if you have information
regarding this child's whereabouts,

call the number on your screen.

The alert will be sent out
every fifteen minutes

on TV and radio.

It'll be on billboards,
in train stations, online,

until we get news.

That's something.

The psychiatrist
who took Tristan home called.

Tristan and his siblings
are all asleep.

Don't worry.

Thank you.

What do we do now?

I still need you to tell me
exactly how your evening went.

A few days ago, my wife
was coming home with Lucas,

and she met our new neighbor,
who also has a baby.

They decided to help each other,

from time to time.

Last night was the first time.

Ocean wanted to stay with Lucas,
so she left her, too.

Usually, it would only be an hour.

When did you leave?

After his bottle.
8:30 p.m.?

Yeah.

We drove straight there.

The car puts Stella to sleep.

She was asleep when we arrived.

Sleeping like an angel.

We didn't want to wake her.

We got four pizzas,
including Stella's Margherita.

We came back.

Why didn't one of you stay with her
while the other ran errands?

In hindsight...

I'll never forgive myself.

Do you want to see a doctor?

We called
the county jails and the judges.

There aren't
any recently-released pedophiles.

Captain Gressot?

How's the parking lot coming?

We identified all the vehicles

from two hours beforehand
and verified all the owners.

Thanks, Martin.

The neighbor confirmed
the parents' statement.

Hours, departure,
how the two women met,

why she was watching the kids.

Would you give your little kids
to a neighbor you barely know?

You suspect the Duboises?

Of irresponsibility, certainly.

Of abducting their child...
I don't know.

It's often the parents
in this kind of case.

That's true.

You take the mom;
I'll take the dad.

- What level of pressure?
- Maximum.

It has been eight hours
since she disappeared.

What time was it?

- OK.
- Which supermarket?

Thank you.

Thank you.

Perfect.

Put that up everywhere
once they're open.

Government offices,
corner stores, bakeries...

Thanks.

When you take your kids
outside to play,

do you ever leave one on the bus?

No.

But that's what I did with her.

Or she wasn't there.

You've gone
to that parking lot before.

You had gone
to the parking lot already.

You knew where the cameras were.

I didn't even know there were any.

They're in plain sight.

You parked
right where they can't see you.

I said I’d never seen them.

How are things with your daughter?

I always wanted a little girl.

So when she was born,

it was love at first sight.

She's always laughing.

People love her.

Does she approach people easily?

We're always telling her
not to talk to strangers,

but she's so open...

Could she have followed someone?

I don't know.
Maybe.

If someone hurt her,
I'll kill them.

Does your husband get along

well with Stella?

Like a father and daughter.

What are you accusing me of?

I want to see my husband.

I’m going to find my daughter!

We're doing everything we can.
You know it.

I want to see my wife.

Nguyen, tell me you have a lead.

Several.
We're verifying them.

So?

She's devastated...

and coherent.

Like the father.

Will you let them go?

I can't keep them.

We have nothing on them.

Nadia?

Police, go ahead.

OK.

Police, go ahead.

I'll call your local police,
and they'll take you.

Ask for Officer Nguyen
when you arrive.

I'll let them know.

I have something.

Out with it.

The girl's former principal called.

A child abuse investigation
was closed by the local DA,

and child protective services
looked into them.

Did you call?

It's not 7:30 yet.

Let's go.

You're leaving?

No use being here.

That's not true.

If we get news and you're here,
we can act right away.

I'll stay.

Go home.

Go see the kids
and get some rest.

I don't need to rest.

She's all that matters.

Thank you.
That's really great.

Nadia, make some coffee for them.

Put them in the front room.

It'll be more comfortable.

We'll keep you updated.

What's up?

I think we have something.
We need to keep them here.

I'll call you back.

Hello.
I’m here to see Officer Nguyen.

Thanks for coming.

Did they kill her?

Ms. Saugier,
I’m Captain Gressot.

Step into my office.

Hello.

Have a seat.

When did she enroll with you?

Mid-year, in March.

I had received a report
from her previous principal,

and I knew she only entered school
when she was six.

I immediately filed something,

but it took a long time.

Even though she had been seen
by a doctor.

Thank you for coming in.

The captain is coming shortly.

What is it?

Do you have any news?

Yes, we have a good lead.
Have a seat.

So you took a vacation in Brittany?

Yes. We took the kids camping
in Douarnenez.

We already told you that.

Did you meet anyone there?

Yes, we're not uncivilized.
And it's easy with kids.

Why? You think something
could have happened there?

There was a weird guy
at the campsite.

Remember?
He played dominoes with Stella.

Really?
What was his name?

We didn't find out.

What kind of car did he drive?
What make and color?

I don't know.
I never saw him with it.

Try a little harder.
That's still a bit vague.

I don't even know if he had one.

Me neither.

Do you have photos of your vacation?

Maybe he's in one.

Yes, of course.

I don't have my phone.

Sure you do.

You gave me
your neighbor's number earlier.

Oh, right.

Sorry. I’m just so stressed
about my daughter.

Looks like a nice vacation.

Stella's not in any of these.

She doesn't like photos.

The problem is that
we called the campsite.

The ranger was quite clear.
He only registered three children.

Right. He didn't put down the baby.

What are you doing?

Sealing the evidence.

What evidence?

You suspect us?

We're placing you under arrest.

We will search your home.

If something happened to Stella
there, we'll know.

Oh yeah?

Well I’m going to tell the papers
how you treat parents

instead of looking
for our little girl.

Mr. Dubois,
you need to speak up.

We're going to find her.

If you tell us where she is,
it'll be in your favor.

- We don't know where she is.
- Yes, you do.

Mr. Dubois?

Do it for her.
She's all alone.

She's afraid.

We didn't do anything.

We didn't do anything.

It was an accident.

We're almost done.
You've done a great job.

You're here
because we want to help you.

OK.

That means if someone is hurting you,

we're here to stop them.

Does someone hurt you?

Sometimes, my brother or my sister.

But I never hit them back.

No one else?

Except Mom and Dad.

My dad doesn't hit me,
and my mom doesn't either.

What do you mean, Stella?

Can I go pee?

Explain it first.

I really have to pee.

After.

I have to go pee.

OK. My colleague...

She told us.

It's easy to see in hindsight.

We should have
investigated further...

gone to their home.

Given the latest results
of the investigation,

we can confirm that
in the Dubois case,

the father confessed
to having killed Stella

in the company of his wife.

He claims it was a punishment
gone wrong

in the basement
where they had her sleep.

The investigation revealed
that Laetitia and Sylvian Dubois

had been beating and starving
their daughter for her entire life.

They justified her school absences

by what they claimed to be
an immune disorder.

They gave her teachers
false doctor's notes,

moved at the first sign of suspicion,

and blamed her injuries
on the girl's clumsiness...

explanations which
the child repeated word for word.

Stella Dubois died in early July,

before the family went on vacation.

The parents,
aware that moving yet again

would not be enough
to throw social services and teachers

off the scent,

staged her abduction

to make her disappear.

Given the charges,
the Dubois couple

are being accused
of acts of torture and barbarism.

The other children have been assigned
to child protective services.

Thank you.

To the Board of Education:

I regret to inform you

that I am hereby resigning
from my posts as teacher

and principle
of Marcel Pagnol Elementary

after three years.

I renounce any rights

to my position, salary,

and tenure.

Maria!

Good morning.

You're taking your sister to school
this year? Bravo.

Good morning.

In France, 130 minors ace beaten to
death by family members each year.

More than 50,000 children
are victims of violence and abuse.

A lack of data
means these are underestimates.