Original subtitles

[ Speaking native language ]

[ Dramatic music plays ]

[ Thunder crashes ]

Please, Mrs. Hinkley.

[ Laughs ]

You sure are a great beauty, belle.

You're gonna make me just one mighty, mighty proud husband.

Oh [chuckles]

What's the matter?

We gonna get married.

[ Midwestern accent ] I don't want to do this.

What? Too soon?

I think you just give me a little old kiss.

I said, no!

I want you to leave, please.

Listen, belle. You sure are pretty now.

- [ Grunts ] - 'Cause I ain't leaving.

You think I come near 200 miles for supper and conversation?

[ Muffled groans ]

Oh!

[ Groans ]

Ohh!

All right, cut it, for Christ's sake!

Cut!

Okay, cut!

[ Utensil clatters ] Makeup!

[ Indistinct conversations ]

After a three-year absence from our screens,

here in Bucharest, Romania,

we witness the return to work of Rebecca Fairbanks.

The crowd's have been gathering all day.

[ Cheers and applause ]

And did you hear that reception?

Something which she so richly deserves

here in Bucharest, Romania,

where she'll be doing her new film with Jake fields.

Let's see if we can get a question from her.

Rebecca, how does it feel to be working with Jake again?

Rebecca, please!

How does it feel to be back on the set

after such a long absence?

Rebecca, come on. Give us a smile over at film focus.

Well, listen, she's very quiet now,

and maybe that's camera shyness

from not being on camera for such a long time.

[ Camera shutters clicking ]

[ Indistinct talking ]

- We love you, Rebecca. - [ British accent ] Thank you.

She looks gorgeous.

Yes, but she can't act.

Over here, Rebecca.

Rebecca.

Teddy.

- You look stunning. - Thank you.

Doesn't she always?

She looks like my favorite daughter.

Only daughter, mummy.

Madam.

Thank you.

See all these people?

They're all here for you, darling. Are you excited?

Yep.

Is the handsome Jake fields

with his wife, Bethany fields.

Let's ask Bethany a question.

Bethany! How does it feel?

[ Cheers and applause ]

I think she said, "it feels great."

Sure does feel great with Jake fields.

[ Camera shutters click ]

[ Indistinct shouting ]

Hey, Beck, how you doing?

Hey, you look great.

Thanks. [ Smooches ]

Good to see you again, Jake. We've missed you.

Um, Rebecca, meet my wife, Bethany.

- Bethany, Rebecca. - Rebecca.

How do you do?

I've heard fabulous things about you.

It's all lies.

Oh, this is my mother, Mona.

Yes, this is Rebecca's mother.

Yeah, just the mother. Beth, was it?

- Bethany. - What do you do?

Um, just the wife.

Oh, you poor thing.

Please give us a shot... Just the two of you.

Could you please step out of the way? Sorry.

Just Jake and Rebecca, please.

Thank you. Excellent.

Can you move like...? Oh, thank you.

That is excellent. Beautiful shot. Thank you.

Did you see the way she looked at you?

Baby, no.

Listen, just don't make it any worse for her.

[ Knock on door, door opens ]

Bogdan.

Goran.

Whatever. Get in.

Oh, hi. [ Chuckles ]

Hi, aren't you gonna introduce us to your friend?

[ Door slams ]

You think I want her, don't you?

Huh?

Is that what you think, huh?

- Think I want her? - I don't know. Do you?

Jake looked good.

Seemed very pleased to see you.

Mm.

Don't pretend you didn't notice.

- He's married, mom. - Mm.

Anyway, I seem to remember when we were together,

you thought he was beneath me.

I never said that.

Oh, of course, sorry, I forgot.

He's a big movie star now, so obviously you like him.

I always liked him. I just worried about you.

After all that happened.

That was all years ago.

Oh.

[ Inhales sharply ]

Just the two of you?

Just Jake and Rebecca, please. Excellent.

Beautiful shot. Thank you.

Excellent. Just Jake and Rebecca.

Excellent.

[ Sighs ] I'm so tired.

There's thousands of girls

who'd do anything to take your place.

Be grateful for their good fortune

instead of moping around being tired.

Besides, you'll have plenty of time to rest after you're 40.

We're on the set of "belle"...

The new Rebecca Fairbanks- Jake fields...

Rebecca, what would you call it, a biopic?

Oh, uh, no. Probably... Probably more of a thriller.

Listen, tell me a little bit

about the character you're playing in "belle."

All right.

I play a guy named ray lamphere,

who is, I guess, he's kind of a dimwitted fellow.

[ Laughs ]

And he falls in love

with belle gunness... True story.

And he, uh, I guess, gets wrapped up in her...

Her plan.

I don't know how much I should give away.

Tell me a little about Ms. Gunness.

Um, well, she was a widow who lived in Indiana

at the turn of the century,

and she used to lure men to her farm house

where she killed them for their money.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

Take down this cable, Jake.

[ Speaking native language ]

Okay.

One more. One more.

[ Hammers banging ]

Excuse me! Thank you.

Teddy, Rebecca's decided. She's gonna live on the set.

Oh, god.

She's taking this role very seriously, you know.

Very seriously, indeed.

That's what method acting's all about, mm?

[ Sighs ]

What she needs

is to be on her own here, to feelit.

Feel it?

This is a huge opportunity for Rebecca.

We're thrilled to have you on board.

But if you really want to get the best out of her,

she's gonna live on the set and she's gonna bebelle gunness!

Total identification.

Total.

Now, we're gonna need a functioning bathroom.

She can't be expected to traipse outside

in the middle of the night.

[ Grunts ]

And air conditioning.

Well, we'll see what we can do.

- Jake. - Yeah.

I hate to bring this up,

but Hollywood, your fanbase, our viewing public,

the world went into mourning when they heard the news

that Rebecca had that distressing miscarriage.

Back to the movie.

Are you, uh, dating anyone that's special at the moment?

Oh, no. I'm just married to my script.

It's a tough part, you know,

so I'm really concentrating very hard on it.

You're working with your old flame, Jake fields...

Uh! Uh! Uh!

Enough already, mm?

Thanks, mummy.

- Does anyone have a leash? - Finished.

What was the particular reason

why your wife decided to come with you all the way to Romania?

Was it maybe to... Keep an eye on you?

Is she the jealous type, Jake?

Stay the fuck away from me, all right?!

Was it... something I said?

[ Clatter ]

[ Splash ]

[ Laughs ]

[ Scale plays on piano ]

[ Midwestern accent ] I expected you to run.

[ Crackle ]

[ Piano scale stops ]

[ Thunder rumbles ]

[ Thunder crashes ]

Rebecca.

[ British accent ] Do you mind if we do it one more time?

Uh, no, no, sure. It's not a problem.

Sorry. I know I'm torturing you. It's just that...

No, no, no. It's my job.

It's the first day tomorrow. I want to be perfect.

Okay, shall I go from the top?

Yeah, sure. Anywhere you want.

Okay.

[ Midwestern accent ] My dear Mr. Hinkley... Good.

I was so pleased to receive your letter of last week.

Uh, not "your" letter. "Your"letter.

[ British accent ] There's that "r" again.

- Yeah, yeah. "Your." - "Your"letter.

Ask me some questions about my character.

Okay, um, uh, who are you?

[ Midwestern accent ] I'm belle gunness.

And, uh, how old are you?

34.

How many people did you kill?

42.

Oh, god.

She looks terrible,

like she hasn't slept all night.

I think we're about ready to go on this one.

Okay, John, we're set.

Roll sound.

[ Indistinct speaking ]

Action!

[ Birds chirping ]

Let us pray.

Lord, take into heaven the soul of this man.

In nomine patris, et filii,

et spiritus sancti, amen.

[ Birds chirping ]

Well, how much isleft?

After certain, uh, debts your late husband owed or paid,

the, uh, insurance settlement amounts to

approximately...$43.

$43?

That won't last three months.

How am I supposed to feed my little girl?

I don't rightly know.

Jenny, now, follow mommy.

Ohh, damn!

Damn.

Ma'am, if I can be of service to you.

- Oh, my. - Yeah.

My.

Thank you very much, sir.

Come on, Jenny.

What's up, cowboy?

[ Makes clicking sound ]

- Hey. - [ British accent ] Hi.

Is this log taken?

[ Chuckles ]

Beck, can I ask you an honest question?

Mm-hmm.

Does my ass look big in this outfit?

Um... yes.

Yeah?

- Very big. - It does, doesn't it?

Yes.

They're all out to get me.

I'd slay the costume designer.

I will. I plan on it. It's a disgrace.

Do you want my egg?

Yes, I'd love it. Thanks.

It's got a little black kernel in it,

but I'm sure it's safe Romanian cuisine.

So, how was the first day?

Fine.

And?

And what?

Details.

Well, I didn't forget any lines,

and the catering was disgusting.

Sounds fascinating.

By the way, have you been working on your accent?

Howard said the American r's were a bit shaky.

[ Sighs heavily ]

And when did you speak to Howard?

This morning.

Mm.

Now you've got to get it absolutely right.

You know how audiences pick up on that sort of thing.

Yeah.

Remember, accents made Meryl Streep.

Yeah.

So, have you?

[ Lid snaps ]

- Rebecca? - What?!

Been working on your accent?

[ Sighs ]

Hmm?

Yes.

Okay, good.

You are all right, aren't you?

You'd tell me if you weren't?

There mustn't be any secrets between us.

No.

This has got to work.

[ Birds chirping ]

[ Midwestern accent ] "Wanted."

"Man of means."

$4,000?

Wants a wife.

[ Door creaks ]

Uh, ma'am.

What do youwant?

Uh [chuckles]

I saw you in town the other day, and, uh...

Well, I heard at the bar there

you was a-a widow and all,

so I say to myself,

"there's a woman needs a man about the place."

So, I-I come out here to see if can, uh...

Well, see if I can make myself useful to you?

I don't have any money. I can't pay you to do anything.

Oh, that's all right, ma'am.

I work for [clears throat] meals and a place to sleep.

I'm sorry, sir. It's quite out of the question.

Uh, "ray."

You... you can call me ray.

Then I'm sorry, ray.

There's really nothing for ya.

Thank you anyway, ma'am. Uh...

[ Door closes ]

You have a... You have a pleasant day now.

[ Knob turns, door creaks ]

Sir? Sir?!

Hey, ray!

Ma'am?

Can you mend a fence?!

Yes, ma'am.

How about cutting corn?

Yes, ma'am!

Money is everything in this world.

Without money, I'm nothing.

Nothing.

"Comely widow of good fortune desires acquaintance

"of well-provided gentleman

with a view to friendship and marriage."

I need you to post this letter for me.

Yes, mom.

Don't forget, now. It must be mailed today.

"Mrs. Gunness,"

"your response shed light upon this dark soul."

"Such a nice letter I have never received.

"You asked about my business,

"and I am a farmer with 200 acres

of the greenest land this side of the Mississippi."

[ Breathes deeply ]

Yep.

"Yours, Christian Hinkley."

"My dear Mr. Hinkley,

"I was so pleased to receive your letter of last week

"and judge this finds you good and happy.

"You must do quite well for yourself

"with a farm of your own.

"While it matters not for myself,

"I am keen to see my daughter well looked after

by a man of means."

Amen.

Amen.

"I am eager to see you,

"and, of course, I understand your concern.

"With a youngster at home,

"you would be delinquent not to ask.

"I have near $3,000 in ready cash

and a good deal more in equity."

[ Cow moos ]

"My dearest fiancé...

"What a delight to write those words...

"I urge you not to send cash through the bank.

"I do not trust them.

"So, paper bills in the lining of your knapsack.

"I am eager to see you.

My heart is bursting."

"I cannot bear the days until we meet.

"Each one seems longer than that before.

"Please hurry, my darling.

"I fear my heart will burst with loneliness.

Yours, belle."

Ma'am, well, what a pleasant surprise.

Delighted to meet you at long last.

Sir.

Jenny, I want you to meet Mr. Hinkley.

He's visiting us from platteville.

How do you do, ma'am?

Mr. Hinkley and I are gonna be married.

Congratulations.

[ Bird chirps ]

[ Scale plays on piano ]

[ British accent ] Come on, let me feelit.

Feel what?

What would you like to feel?

What it's like...

What it's like to be you.

Yes, ma'am.

Grant county, Wisconsin...

Finest farming land this side of the Mississippi.

[ Midwestern accent ] And what do you grow,

Mr. Hinkley? Please.

Uh, mostly corn.

Some wheat, some beans,

but, uh, mostly corn, though.

I've always found farmers fascinating.

I must admit...

I'm paying to keep even the smallest bud alive.

Well, it's all in a firm and steady hand, miss gunness.

Most farmers... well, hell...

They ain't worth their salt, let alone their corn.

[ Laughs ]

'Course, uh,

farms are a mighty lonely place without a good woman.

Might I have a touch more of your beer there, miss gunness?

Oh, sure.

Thank you kindly. [ Sniffs ]

[ Harmonica plays ]

What, uh, what's that?

Oh, that's my brother, ray.

You didn't mention no brother living with you.

Oh, he's slow in the head, Mr. Hinkley.

Please...

Mrs. Hinkley.

[ Laughs ]

You sure are a great beauty, belle.

You're gonna make me just one mighty, mighty proud husband.

Oh [chuckles]

What's the matter?

We gonna get married.

I don't want to do this.

What? Too soon?

I think you just give me a little kiss...

I said, no!

I want you to leave, please.

You come any closer, I'm gonna call my brother, ray.

Now, you sure are pretty now, but listen.

You just better keep your voice down.

'Cause I ain't leaving.

You think I come near 200 miles for supper and conversation?

Cut!

Cut!!

Okay, cut. Thank you.

[ Groaning ]

[ Utensil clatters ]

[ British accent ] Make-up!

Excuse me.

Teddy?

[ Speaking native language ]

That was terrific!

We can do it all day if you want.

No, it wasn'tterrific, Teddy. It was awful.

I just... I can't feelit.

You can't feel it? Will you go away?

I'll tell you what.

We'll shoot around you for the rest of the day

and pick the scene up tomorrow morning early.

Then you can obsess over it all night if you want.

You know I'm here to make your life as miserable as possible.

Oh, thank you, Teddy. I'm sorry.

That's my baby.

Hey, killer.

Hey. [ Chuckling ] I wish.

I liked take 1... through 7, actually.

[ Chuckles ]

You want to run lines later?

Oh, no. No, thanks.

I've just got to get this right in my head.

I have got so much stuff floating around in here

that I just...

Well, listen. I have a confession.

Uh, I got you this back in the states.

[ Gasps ]

Yeah, it's from the period.

I thought it might... Help you get into character.

I know you love that shit.

Jake...

Well, I thought you might think it was weird.

It's just...

It's helpful.

Hopefully.

And beautiful.

Give it a spin.

Thank you.

Hi, Bethany.

Hi, guys.

Nice ring.

Oh. Thanks.

My mum gave it to me yesterday as a good-luck present.

It's beautiful.

Thank you.

Jake, I think they're calling for you on set.

All right. We'll catch you later.

Thanks.

[ Cellphone rings ]

[ Cellphone beeps ]

Hello.

[ Engine revs ]

[ Up-tempo jazz music plays ]

[ Keys clatter ]

Can I get a beer, please?

[ Music continues ]

[ Grunts ]

[ Groans ]

Ray!

Go to bed!

Jesus. Jesus, belle.

[ Midwestern accent ] Oh, my. Oh, my.

Oh, my. What have I done?

Oh, Jesus.

Don't worry. I-I'm gonna get the police.

No!

No, not the police.

No, they'll want to know why he was here and why we were alone.

And, ray, I can't go to jail.

[ Voice breaking ] I can'tgo to jail.

Ma'am, you're not... You're not going to jail.

I ain't gonna... I ain't gonna tell a soul.

Well, help me, please.

Ma'am, I would do anything for you.

I'm gonna take care of this, all right?

You just... You just go on up to bed.

Go on. Go on. Go upstairs.

I'll handle this.

Go on.

[ Muffled, distorted voices ]

What do you mean there are no a.A. Meetings in Romania?

Look, I'm going fucking insane here!

Christ! Oh, Goran, help me.

[ Sighs ] Man, these look great.

But there ain't no kind of letters, are there?

How many others of those need shooting?

Drooling all the time. How does that feel?

Well, I think a bit of drooling's all right.

[ Indistinct talking]

And the opposite sex, there's, uh, Jake fields.

[ Chuckles] You're working with your old fla...

[ Muffled, distorted voices ]

[ Grunting ]

Jake, get off!

Stop it.

- What? - Just stop it.

[ Panting ]

Sorry. I'm sorry.

What's wrong?

[ Groans ]

[ Panting ]

It just feels all wrong.

I told you nothing's going on.

We knew this was gonna be awkward before... it started.

We talked about it. Remember?

Nothing's happening.

I mean, you realize if I keep getting blamed

for something I'm not doing, I might as well be doing it.

That's not funny.

I don't think it was meant to be.

[ Lighter snaps ]

[ Sighs ]

I feel like I'm losing you.

Hmm.

Do you promise you're not attracted to her?

Can you honestly say that?

You know, um, I'm attracted to a lot of people,

but I'm married to you.

Don't you think I look better in blue?

You can be such a dickhead sometimes.

Oh, look, lady MacBeth.

Who?

Mrs. Fairbanks.

I'm gonna go talk to her.

Mona. Mona.

Timothy.

So, how's she doing?

- Who? - Rebecca.

Word has it she's taking this role a little too seriously.

She's living on set?

That can't be right, can it?

Well, you have to ask her.

Listen, I think wehave a lot to talk about.

Do we?

I know about the abortion,

and, uh, I know about the boys.

I don't have to listen to this.

Listen, I am willing... I'm willing to make a deal.

I like your daughter. I really, really do.

And I can play ball just as good as the rest of them,

so, I will forget about those other incidents

if you tell me exactly what I need to know about her and Jake.

You broadcast one word of this...

And what?

I'll never eat lunch in this town again?

Would that be L.A. or Bucharest?

There will be consequences.

Am I interrupting something?

Yeah. He's blackmailing me.

Well, we'll just have to get his sorry ass

barred from the set.

Come on, Jake. It's no big deal.

So you're cheating again. What's new?

I wish you'd stop lying to me. I know how many there are.

[ Pills rattle, container thuds ]

I don't understand why you do this.

You've been so much better.

Therese, do you think we can re-curl some of this?

It seems to be really flat.

- Sure. Sure. - Yep, excuse me.

Could I have a few moments alone with my daughter, please?

Thank you.

[ Door closes ]

Do you want to ruin this?

Do you want to get sick again?

You've got a second chance.

You were lucky to get it. There won't be a third!

Oh, now we've got that creep from film focus

poking around and asking questions.

What creep? What questions are they asking?

Becky, you have to take your pills.

Oh, mama, they make me feel so tired.

I can't concentrate. I can't remember my lines.

I can't... I can't feelanything.

You know I have to be good in this. I have to.

Becky, this isn't the way to do it.

[ Scales play on piano ]

She doesn't want you to be happy.

Are we making a movie here, Teddy, or what?

All right, everyone relax.

We're supposed to be in love here.

Let's focus.

All right, let's go. It's fine. It's fine. It's fine.

- Let's go! - Okay.

Can you just say "place" for me?

Place.

- Mark. - And action!

[ Midwestern accent ] It's a fine country, isn't it?

Sure is.

Sure beats living in Kansas.

Ma'am, I ain't never been out of Indiana.

You're born here?

In this beautiful place?

I ain't real sure.

I think roundabouts muncie.

I moved around a lot.

With your ma and pa?

I ain't got no family.

I grew up in an orphanage.

The only time I seen family-type people was at Christmas.

The nice rich folk would adopt us around the holidays,

give us good food, clean bed, presents,

then give us back the new year...

Like a coat they borrowed.

You're a good mother, ma'am.

Yeah.

"Belle."

Belle.

Seems like you and I have both been kicked around a lot,

but perhaps the bad times are behind us.

You reckon?

Nobody can take away what you're willing to protect.

Question is, are you willing to protect it?

Ma'am... I mean belle...

I would never let anybody hurt you or Jenny.

Never.

I thank god I met you, ray lamphere.

Now, I thought iwas the one that found you.

Mommy?

[ Moans ]

Oh, Rebecca.

Rebecca.

"Belle." call me belle.

[ Moaning ]

[ Grunts ]

Hey.

Hey.

[ Door closes ]

Uh...

We have to talk.

You fucked her, didn't you?

[ Sighs ]

I didn't mean for this to happen.

Bethany, where are you going?

You think I'm just gonna stay around

while you screw around with her right in front of my face?

I... I can't be here anymore.

This is too much... even for me.

You know what, Jake?

I think you did this fucking movie so you could be with her.

- That's not true. - I'm right.

No. No, we talked about this.

You know, I considered that. I did notwant this to happen.

That's bullshit, and you know it!

I know you! I'm your wife!

I know.

This thing you have with her... It isn't real.

If you want to be with her, be with her.

You just got to figure it out for yourself.

Just don't get her pregnant again.

[ Door opens, closes ]

Can't imagine what youwant.

[ Gasping, coughing ]

Mr. Helgelein, good to see you, sir.

Good to see you.

I have $576 for you, sir.

Mm. You did good.

Seller return.

I'll see you in a month.

Oh, may I ask you, sir, in your opinion as a man,

what you think of the fit of this particular suit?

I'm blind to that kind of opinion.

Your husband looks mighty fine over there in his new suit.

No, sir. I'm a widow. That's my brother, ray.

Handsome brother in his new suit.

Runs in the family. Come here, Jenny.

Yes, it does. [ Laughs ]

What brings you to our little old town, mister...

Oh, I'm sorry. I failed to introduce myself.

Andrew helgelein...

The best damn traveling salesman

on the western plains.

We have to go after what we want,

and sometimes it's not so easy.

But you have to ask yourself if it's worth it.

It's worth it, isn't it?

[ Phone ringing ]

[ Sighs ]

[ Sighs ] Tim here.

Uh, no, no. No, no. I-I'll meet with you.

Definitely.

Where and when?

Uh-huh.

Okay.

[ Dog barking ]

[ Speaking native language ]

We need to make certain that you establish that corset

on the set in scene 24.

Scene 24.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

What's going on?

Um, they found a body in the woods.

Okay.

[ Speaking native language ]

[ Barking continues ]

[ Birds chirping ]

Morning.

Sure is nice of you to put me up like this, Mrs. Gunness.

Oh, it's our pleasure, Mr. Helgelein.

You write the most charming letters.

♪ In a canyon excavating for a mine ♪

[ Faintly ] ♪ lived a miner, '49er

you want to marry him, belle?

I got plans for him, ray.

God damn it, belle. What the hell is wrong with you?

You got everything a person needs in this life.

Except money.

And money's everything in this world.

Without money, I'm nothing.

We could get by.

How? Tell me how.

I could work.

Oh, ray, you can't support yourself.

How are you gonna feed two extra mouths?

And, ray, you're part of our lives now.

Oh, you want to tell me

exactly how I figure into this plan of yours

i-i-if you marry him?

You forgetting something, ray?

Mr. Hinkley.

You killed Mr. Hinkley for his money.

You buried him.

Now, hold on a minute.

Now, I did that for you.

I did that so as you wouldn't go to jail.

And it was the kindest thing a man ever did for me.

[ Exhales sharply ]

Ray.

Oh, ray.

I don't want it to be like this.

You're the best man I know.

Even my daddy, he married me off

to as true a bastard as ever lived,

left me no money, debts sky high.

These men... these men only want one thing.

But he's an innocent man. He didn't do nothing to you.

I guess I don't feel bad

taking when so many men took from me.

You don't think if that man up there had the opportunity,

he wouldn't take everything we have?

You think he wouldn't? You think he cares about me?

You think he cares about my child?

I won't have her growing up with nothing.

I won't... I won't have her being sold off

when she's no more than a girl.

If you love me...

You do.

Don't you, ray?

Yes, I do.

We can be a family... You and me and Jenny...

With his money.

I have to go after what we want.

Sometimes it's not so easy,

but you have to ask yourself if it's worth it.

It's worth it, isn't it?

[ Humming "oh, my darling, Clementine" ]

[ Door creaks ]

[ Humming continues ]

Why, hello, little lady. You come to scrub my back?

[ Humming continues ]

♪ Light she was and like a doo-doo-doo ♪

♪ And her shoes were number nine ♪

♪ Herring boxes...

[ Screaming ]

You do it.

I... I can't.

If you love me.

[ Breathing shallowly ]

[ Dramatic music plays ]

[ Panting ]

[ Music swells ]

Thank you, sir.

[ Knock on door ]

Well, how do you do, sir?

How do you do?

[ Gagging ]

[ Birds chirping ]

[ Moans softly ]

Mm.

[ Birds chirping ]

Hey! Be careful.

[ Gagging ]

You... bitch!

[ Gasps ]

Come here, you!

Ohh!

Aah!

Stop it!

Ow!

Aah!

Ray! It's mommy!

Belle! Belle!

I said, cut it!

Take that thing away from her!

Get off me, ray! Get off me!

Hey, I'm Jake. Rebecca, would you relax?

- Get off! - Someone get a medic.

Aah!

[ Groaning ]

Get her out of here.

Get her out of here!

Uh...

Oh, shit.

I've got plans for him, ray!

[ Knock on door ]

Rebecca?

[ Knocking continues ]

Sweet lord.

My poor darling, I've brought you some tea.

[ Knock on door ]

Yes, we're dealing with this!

I told you we'll be back on the set shortly.

Jake, yeah, come on in.

Darling, I'm gonna leave you two together.

I'll be back soon.

Five minutes, okay?

[ Speaks indistinctly ]

[ Chuckles ]

Jesus, Beck, what was that?

You need to take some time off.

[ British accent ] I can't.

Why not?

You realize how lucky you are Jim's not pressing charges?

Is he okay?

Yeah, he'll live.

But you broke his nose.

Now, I get wanting to do a good job.

I do, and you are, but I got to say...

I don't know if this is something

your mother's pushing on you or what...

Good. That'd be a first.

You got to stop letting her run your life, Beck.

You're 34 years old.

I need her, Jake.

I don't think so.

After what happened with us, I tried to be without her.

I promise you. I really did try.

And... it didn't work.

Everything really fell apart.

I need her.

At least, I-I need someone.

I'm here.

What about Bethany?

She left, and...

It feels right.

Come here.

[ Indistinct conversations ]

[ Laughs ]

Hello.

[ Keys clacking ]

I've told you before. He's not to be trusted.

[ Grunts ]

[ Gasps ]

[ Panting, grunting ]

[ Wings flapping ]

Hey! You all right?

Baby?

Yeah.

Yeah?

What's going on?

[ Voice breaking ] I don't know.

You're all right.

You're okay. Come here.

She was seeing things. I was with her.

I see.

Well, she's only got two more days,

and she can go home, so...

I assume you've kept this to yourself.

Yeah.

[ Indistinct talking ]

It's worth it. We're worth it.

Yes, we'reworth it.

Ask yourself.

Well, now, I see a friendly face over there.

Whoa. Whoa, Nico. Whoa, whoa!

Pull the reins, boy.

[ Horse whinnies ]

Ahh.

That's my girl.

I bet you remember me.

Aw, you do remember me, girl.

You're a good old girl. Look at that, ma. She remembers.

This got to be the place. [ Sighs ]

Let's have a look at this new bride of his.

Hello?

Yes?

Are you miss belle gunness?

Yes.

Well, ma'am. My name is asle helgelein.

You must be my brother's wife.

I'm sorry, sir. I'm a widow.

You aremrs. Belle gunness?

Who'd you say you were?

I'm Andrew helgelein's brother.

I have these letters.

You, uh, recollect him now?

[ Chuckling ] Oh, sure.

He just passed by.

My handyman took him back into into town.

Um, such a shame he's not here.

Ray lamphere is his name.

He could tell you where he said he was going. I can't recall.

Took him into town and dropped him off.

He was going off...

Ray?

You ray lamphere?

Lady here says you were the last to see my brother Andrew.

You remember, ray. You took him out of town.

Tell the gentleman.

Little guy. Cart full of wares.

I-I don't remember no cart.

Of course you do, ray.

Where was he headed?

Uh, I don't recall.

South, didn't you say?

South, I guess.

Well, maybe you'll recall when I get back.

You were supposed to be in town, ray.

What did you tell him?

Why'd you come back?

Giddy up!

Come on!

There's nothing else to be done, belle.

This ain't gonna end good, and I ain't taking the fall for this!

I've been an idiot as is.

Oh, ray, please don't go.

Me and Jenny... we need you.

It won't do either of us any good for me to stick around.

You best get out of my way.

[ Door opens ]

Hannah, you be good.

I, uh...

Just be good.

I expected you to run!

You're a coward, ray, and you'll never outrun that!

You're on your own now!

Damn!

[ Bird chirping ]

You're on your own now.

[ Fan droning ]

[ Thunder crashing ]

[ Thunder crashes ]

Darling?

How about some tea?

I'll go and put the kettle on.

[ British accent ] What are you doing?

What do you mean?

What did you just put in that cup?

And what are you talking about?

Where are they?

Darling, I was only trying to help.

Yes, well, you're always trying to help, aren't you?

But I've just about had enough of you helping.

You keep me weak!

You know that's not true.

You keep me weak so that I'll needyou.

Don't think I don't know what you're trying to do!

I know what you're doing.

Do you really think that I could forget?

Forget? Forget what?

You killed my son.

[ Scoffs, chuckles ]

I could have been happy with Jake!

It was your decision.

No, you bullied me into it!

I only did what I thought was best for you.

No, you alwaysdo what's best for you.

"20 to 30... The best career years.

Oh, you can't take time off now to have a baby."

That's what you said to me. I've given you my life.

All my hopes, all my dreams... I gave up everything for you.

Whatever you wanted, whoever you wanted to be.

All I asked was that you were fearless,

that you were the best.

And if I've made a mistake,

it's been in loving you too much.

That is just nottrue.

Youwere never talented enough.

You were never pretty enough.

And you were never smart enough

to be able to do anything by yourself.

That's why you had to live your life through me.

Everybody knows it.

Jake pointed it out to me all the time!

If you think Jake is gonna be your white knight,

you're in for a rude awakening.

Do you think he won't fool around on you?

Do you think he won't leave? Men don't change, darling.

You're pathetic, and you are nothing without me,

and I'm not gonna be your meal ticket anymore.

I want you to leave!

Okay? I want you out of here.

Take those with you. Just get out.

Go on, leave!

I love you, Rebecca.

I only ever wanted you to be happy.

[ Door opens, closes ]

[ Bird chirping ]

[ Straining ]

There's a body down here!

Oh, for Christ's sake, cut it.

Okay, cut! Thank you.

Of course there's a body!

I mean a realbody.

It's not a realbody. It's a prop!

[ Door opens ]

All right. All right!

[ Screaming ]

[ Speaking native language ]

Sit down, Mr. Fields.

Want cigarette?

Sure, thanks.

[ Laughs ]

[ Speaking native language ]

Ha ha, it was a joke.

Mr. Fields.

[ Speaking native language ]

Let me tell you that I very much enjoy your movies.

You know?

Thank you.

[ Speaking native language ]

[ Laughs ]

Especially that one with the big snake, ha ha ha.

[ Speaking native language ]

There are some questions.

Yes, I've been waiting.

[ Speaking native language ]

We want to start with your wife.

My wife... what does she have to do with this?

[ Speaking native language ]

You said that she was visiting her mother...

Yeah, yeah, yeah, she's in Paris with her mother.

[ Speaking native language ]

No, Mr. Fields, she's not in Paris.

Uh, what does this have to do with anything?

We had a disagreement.

[ Speaks indistinctly ]

[ Speaking native language ]

Because she was having a relationship with Mr. Stevens?

What? No.

She wasn't having a relationship with Mr. Stevens.

Mr. Stevens was a homosexual.

[ Speaking native language ]

What does this have to do with anything?!

Why am I here?!

[ Speaking native language ]

[ Beep ]

Nice, fuckwad.

While you're here, stay the fuck away from me!

Give me a fucking break.

This is bullshit.

What? You think I... This is fucking bullshit.

[ Speaking native language ]

Mr. Fields, I think that you need a lawyer.

Yeah, that's right. I'm not gonna talk to you anymore.

I need a lawyer.

[ Coughing ]

[ Speaking native language ]

I just told you! I'm not talking to you anymore!

I want to talk to my fucking lawyer!

[ Grunts ]

[ Phone rings ]

Hello?

[ Speaking native language ]

[ Hangs up phone ]

[ Speaking native language ]

Are you familiar with these objects?

Yeah, these are Bethany's. Why are they like this?

[ Speaking native language ]

[ Speaking native language ]

They found those in the studio around the burning house

with the body of a young woman.

[ Mutters ]

Sit down, Mr. Fields.

What the fuck is going on? Where's Bethany?

Sit down, Mr. Fields.

Don't fucking touch me!

Sit down!

[ Crying ]

Please.

Where's my wife?

I'm not talking to you people anymore.

I want to talk to my lawyer. Is my wife dead?

[ Speaking native language ]

Mr. Fields, we need you to identify the body.

After that, you must go to the American embassy.

For the time being, please give us your passport.

[ Slams ]

[ Laughs ]

[ Pounding ] Beck!

Beck!

Mona!

Jake?

[ Crying ]

Please help me.

I... I called the police, but I don't know what to do.

[ Crying ]

[ Gasps ]

[ Sobs ]

What the fuck is happening?

It was... it's all my fault.

Oh, god. Oh, my god.

I... I said horrible things to her, Jake.

I was so mean and cruel.

No, read that.

Jake, I told her she was hopeless,

and... oh, god.

I never meant her to do this.

Oh, god, Jake.

Jesus.

Beck, have you read this?

No.

She killed Bethany.

They think I did it.

They think idid it.

Come here.

It's okay.

[ Phone rings ]

Hello?

Yeah, yeah.

Oh, hey.

Yeah, she's right here. Hold on one second.

[ Scale plays on piano ]

Baby.

It's your lawyer.

Hello?

Hi, how are you?

What?

What do you mean?

Why? Why would they do that?

Oh, god.

I've got to go.

What was all that about?

It's my mother.

They say she didn't commit suicide.

Really?

They said she couldn'thave slashed her own wrists.

What do they think happened, then?

They think she was murdered.

I think you're being a little melodramatic, aren't you?

[ Stammers, sighs ]

What do you mean?

Well, don't act like you care.

I mean, you know that we could have never been together...

With her breathing down our necks.

You know that.

What? Don't look at me like that?

I did this for us.

Now, all I ever wanted, all I ever wanted was you.

You?

And you never thought about it?

How much easier, how much nicer it could be, it wouldbe?

You... you killed them?

It's flawless, Beck.

We can be happy.

Did... could you just let go of me, please?

You need to understand.

They would have never let us alone.

Not Bethany, not that damn journalist,

and certainly not Mona.

You killed my mother.

[ Grunts ]

[ Screams ]

[ Muffled screams ]

Shh. I love you.

I will do whatever it takes to keep you!

I will do whatever it takes to keep you!

[ Breathing heavily ]

Oh, god.

[ Exhales sharply ]

Oh, god.

He doesn't know.

He will.

No, he won't.

How do you know?

Have you told him how we cut his wife's throat?

He's not to be trusted.

You can see that.

None of them were to be trusted.

Please, I love him.

We're on our own now.

You think he loves you?

He's just a boy.

What does he know of anything?

And he'll leave you.

They all do.

This... this isn't who I am.

But this is who weare.

You are...

Mine.

[ Sighs ]

Baby?

What's going on? You can't sleep?

No.

Come back to bed.

What are you doing?

You just reminded me of that horrible movie.

You okay? Beck?

Hello?

Beck?

Rebecca?

Don't call me Rebecca.

[ Soft piano music plays ]

Très bien, ma chre. Très bien.

Oh, such a lovely girl.

And so talented.

- Oh, yes. - It's a pity, isn't it?

Your late husband isn't here to enjoy her, Mrs. Buchanan?

Yes, it is.

Well, don't worry yourself, my dear.

We'll soon find you a very good match.

[ Laughs ]

I fear I haven't had much luck with men,

but I'd be willing to try again.

It's worth it, isn't it?

[ Suspenseful music plays ]

[ Music continues ]

[ Soft piano music plays ]