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Please lay on your back, head forward, Madame.

Don't move, Madame. It'll only be 5 minutes. Breathe normally.

She's coming out now. We're all done.

You must buy her a cane, to help her walk.

My arm is better. There's something in my spine, but it'll go away.

It's nothing, just arthritis. It only needs treatment.

Feel better now?

Yes, just a bit cold.

Your appetite seems better than mine.

Yes, that is weird.

It's psychological.

I believe that. You're right.

You should take it easy. It'll get better.

You know, yesterday, I saw Nathalie.

It was great.

You're lucky to have a wife like her.

She said you cheated on her.

You take after your father.

Still jealous at your age?

Someone told me about a great restaurant. Let's order from them.

I remember you spat on the picture of Gene Tierney.

Remember? You found the picture he cut from a magazine.

You spat and shouted, "Womanizer, garbage!"

You're making it up.

Liar.

You thought it was because she looked like a girl at the railway.

It was true, they were alike.

Beautiful girl, that one.

I don't know what she saw in him.

She was expensive, like the others.

Ah, the others. I didn't tell you, I was also stealing money from the till...

Paying for my friends, inviting them...

But you found out, didn't you?

There were bills among your clothes.

Yes, but that was the business.

You should never have left Paris to go back to L' Auvergne.

But you cheated on him too, didn't you?

What?

- No, I am too stupid. - Compiegne?

How should I have done it?

Said to all, "Come to my room, you can sleep with me"?

What did you do all those afternoons...

...walking in the woods, with that notary, Marigny?

Nothing, we just walked.

He didn't want anything else.

Such a distinguished gentleman, that one.

A great friend of your uncle in Compiegne.

A conspiracy in the family. He was divorced.

You exaggerate.

All I remember from Compiegne was how hard it was to make you sleep.

I remember, it's true.

I was afraid to sleep alone. I wanted to be with you.

It was years before I dared to sleep on my own.

I was afraid too when I was a child.

If only you'd been raised like me!

My father would leave me in the cellar for hours to punish me.

Yes, you told me that.

Strange. For me, he was the most wonderful man in the world.

I had no idea he could do such things to you.

When I went to school...

...it was several weeks before I made any friends.

I just stayed still in a corner.

Germain took my hat and wanted me to go with her.

I was petrified.

Germain! How is she? Do you have any news?

I'd like to see her again.

You mind if I put a record on?

Yes, I'll wait.

Your grandfather was as severe with Emil, too.

But we didn't care.

Tomorrow? Sure.

Tomorrow, 5 in the afternoon?

OK, thanks. See you tomorrow.

I got some work at the television.

But won't you miss your job?

No, I can do both.

- Is it possible? - Yes, I can manage.

I'm not used to being served.

Why didn't you and Emil continue your studies?

We were not so bright.

Nobody needs to be bright nowadays.

If you only saw the doctors I meet!

You could've come back earlier.

What happened?

She has only a few months to live.

She's not your mother. Why should you care?

It will happen to us all.

Of course.

You are so nice to me.

It's all going well.

I'm allowed to go up.

I can't wait until I leave this room.

You see the old lady there.

Why do you come? We don't want to see you here!

Ah, shut up!

Can you take these flowers?

Where are your keys?

I never gave my keys to anyone!

The apartament was a mess! Everything was in disorder!

Don't mess with me!

What?? I am going to hit you!!

Leave me alone!

What is this circus? Leave the room now!

Old bastard!

Old bastard yourself!

I'm so tired!

They make me so tired! I don't want to see them anymore!

I'm hungry, too.

It's always like this.

Please, you must leave.

We arrived too late.

I've got vacation in two weeks.

See you tomorrow, my dear!

You are better off here.

Madame Gidon comes every day for news of you.

She says hello.

Do you do okay with the cooking?

Well enough.

I like it better here.

They weren't very nice to me.

I got in Nathalie's way.

Philippe was never around, so she complained.

They didn't like working as a taxi for me.

You are coming home soon.

I prefer to die in my house.

Don't say such stupid things.

How are you?

Good, a bit cold. I need my glasses to read.

And you, did you arrive this morning?

Everything okay?

Are you too excited?

Yes, I am.

What happened now, does it happen to you often?

A guy like you, you must have a lot of women.

Are you married?

Yes.

And you?

Me, not yet.

How old are you?

- 30 years old. - Oh, you're still young.

How about you?

I'm 22.

What is your name?

Corinne. And you?

- Philippe - Nice name!

What's your sign?

Virgo!

Oh, I knew that!

What were you doing when I picked you up?

I was going to my driving class.

Now, I am too late.

Nice bra.

Yes, I like it.

It's too warm here.

How much?

No. Are you mad?

I did not come for the money.

But I dissapointed you.

It happens.

Next time it'll be fine!

Do you want my number?

That's three-quarters of an hour!

Idiot.

Are you not feeling well?

No.

I'm cold...

I must have eaten something to make me feel bad.

You should order a neckbrace. To support her neck.

She can't stand it. Take it off.

I know the adress of a healer in St Honor�.

Would you like to see them?

Yes, and I have another one, Rozier, in Boulogne.

I can give you the number this afternoon.

I can't move my arm anymore.

Monsieur, Dr. Foucaud would like to see you.

Can you not take her to your home?

We can't have her any longer. It's no longer useful.

She lives in Auvergne, not in Paris.

Take her to Auvergne then.

Are you tired? How is she?

Your Uncle Emil came to see her.

He didn't even stay an hour.

How is she?

A nurse comes every day to give her shots.

It gives her some relief.

Distilled water only!

Do you believe those charlatans?

Did Emil come to see you?

Yes, you know how he is.

He's always the same.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Are you...

...not working?

It's okay.

Nathalie has some vacation. We'll come here together.

Does she...

...want...

...to come?

I like to go meet some old friends...

We chat about L'Auvergne and such things.

You go to the market?

I meet friends.

We talk about different things...

...about old comrades.

I go to the market on Saturdays.

I do small jobs.

This and that.

That's how I pass my time.

Good bye. You'll see, it'll get better.

She can be kept this way a long time.

Shit!

At school, we were taught all these places...

A glass of red, please.

You know your geography.

Did you see this wedding?

Yes, there are more and more of them.

We've got the Portuguese, the Arabs...

It's not the Auvergne we know anymore.

Is your son here...?

Philippe?

Will he be here for a few days?

I put myself in your shoes.

I can imagine how it must be.

These are very sad things...

Mr Bastide, please.

He is in the restaurant.

Roger, come here. Someone's asking for you!

Mr. Bastide?

I specialize in real estate. We buy and sell small businesses.

We're interested in your business, if you're willing.

Strange. Ten years ago, someone asked me...

...if I wanted to buy the restaurant nearby.

Are you satisfied?

Satisfied is maybe too big a word...

Are you thinking of retirement?

I'm not retiring.

And you work well? Business is good?

Sir, that's my affair.

You're not interested in selling?

Your store is in a very good location.

I am too nervous now to discuss such things.

If you think of selling in the future...

Here is our proposition, and my card.

Godbye, thank you.

Are you going to read that?

Yes, I'll read it later.

Sauce, butter?

How is she?

That guy pissed me off.

"Call me, blah blah blah!"

How's it going?

Always the same.

How is she?

It's your father's fault.

The same day as their wedding, he slept with his mistress.

Your mother has never liked me.

She thought I wasn't good enough for you.

It was your grandfather who liked me.

I see it runs in your family.

Thank you.

At dinners I was always surprised by your mother's atittude.

You remember the napkin we cut in two?

We're so selfish.

You're right.

Your mother didn't love your father, and lived her life consumed by jealousy.

He's always been chasing girls.

My friends and I called him "the satyr."

They left for Auvergne when they were no longer useful.

It was weird. You were left behind, with nothing to eat.

You're the one who left for England.

If your parents hadn't left for Auvergne you'd never have married me.

I had never married.

We shouldn't have gotten married.

Our wedding day was miserable.

You hit me for no reason.

You lazy, mad nothing!

Without me, you'd be living like a tramp.

That'd be perfect.

Roger...Roger!!

Where...

...did...

...you...

...drag...

...yourself?

You...smell the wine...

You...smell...the wine...

You're drunk...

You...smell the...wine...

It's horrible. It's like she's 100 years old!

Hello, Nicole. What would you like?

I need a T-shirt.

In which color?

Yellow, if you have one.

Which size?

Wait. Let's take your measurements.

What a darling you are.

You're very affectionate.

91...

And for the ass...

The ass is not necessary for a T-shirt.

92...

Try this one.

How is everything?

Take off yours and try this one.

It fits well.

How much is it?

15 francs.

Do you have the money?

Yes.

Wrap it in paper, please.

I'll give you a pair of pants...

Size 2. You're very kind.

Size 2?

Goodbye, then.

- Be my sweetheart? - Sure.

So long!

Did you get your eye's fill?

Go away, you dirty old man.

- Who's a dirty old man? - What are you doing here?

I'm looking for something.

Size 2 and 1...

Are these size 3?

Have fun!

Shit.

We should be harvesting soon.

I never wrote you any love letters.

I wish it was over with!

Everybody says you're great with her!

When is it going to end?

I can't even move from here!

I can't go to work.

I'm looking for a napkin.

Can you show me some satin?

Maybe green or red?

Will this work?

You want me to wrap it for you?

No, it's fine like that.

But I don't even know the price.

Do you know it?

100.

What are you writing?

I'm writing to someone about meeting her.

I saw Jeanne. She said you were going to see her...

...while Monique is sleeping.

That's ridiculous.

What if she wakes up?

I can see her around 3 or 4 in the afternoon.

I don't know what you see in Jeanne.

She's not pretty.

A peasant.

And older than you.

What do I care?

She has good breasts!

You are an old pig!

I'll marry her after Monique.

How come you didn't marry Jeanne?

You knew her before Monique.

Because of my father.

Pierre Bastide was somebody.

The boss's son marrying a common girl!

But you'll be free when she's dead.

You didn't know my father.

He was a man of principle.

Life is shit. So it goes.

When you have time, can you help me a bit?

Unbelievable!

I'm cleaning your mother's room, cooking...

You're here chatting up a couple of chicks.

It's too much!

Let me go.

How are you, girls?

I'll do both of you whenever you want!

Just get the Vaseline!

He's funny.

It won't offend you if I go have a drink?

A glass of red wine?

You are not from here?

No, I'm from Paris.

Here for the harvest?

Yes.

No, I'm not here for the harvest.

I'd like a coffee, please.

Do you have a cigarette?

You here for a few days?

Does the harvest pay well?

If you're curious, you can review it one night.

I must leave now. Come on.

Want some wine?

No, thanks. I have to get Nathalie.

You must call me.

I can come when it's time.

- Do you have the cassettes? - Yes.

Must you have that on?

Yes, for the news.

Philippe, it's a question of respect.

Ok, then.

It's finished now.

Mr. Bastide, don't despair!

Are you sad because of Philippe?

Because he left?

He brought beautiful flowers from Clermont.

He wouldn't disrespect his mother.

He loved her!

We were waiting for you to close the coffin.

I didn't think you'd come.

Someone brought some pretty flowers.

Did you see them?

I don't know anything about flowers.

What do you call those flowers?

They're dried flowers.

For dry bouquets, in winter.

They can be blue, yellow, red...

They're beautiful.

But you have to hang them...

Yes, from a thread, so they'll dry out.

Dried bouquets are much better, I think.

Oh, let us contribute to the bill.

No, it's fine.

It's our pleasure, really.

You're very nice.

I think you can find those flowers at the Claremont market.

The only flowers I know are geraniums...

Petunias?

And begonias?

Why do you know them?

We have them in the garden.

The petunias bloom the whole year.

Petunias bloom all year?

Yes, of course.

34 years we lived together!

They were good years.

Yes, we argued, but...

Will he stay here?

It'll be hard.

Maybe he can come with us.

No, he'll get bored.

Do you want to drink something?

Cheers.

Be brave!

Call me anytime.

It's time to leave.

Come see us for a few days.

Have courage.

So nice of you to come!

It's only natural!

Yes, but Emil did not come.

Emil...

You're coming with me.

I want to stay here with her.

You can move in with us!

No, no! I'll stay here with her.

You can't stay here all alone!

You go on.

You're being silly.

I'll come back as soon as I can.