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There's a garden.

You can play football with your friends.

Listening, Lucas?

There's too much snow to play.

Besides, all my friends are in Geneva.

You'll make new friends very fast.

Wait and see.

The forest near the house is very wild.

We'll definitely see some owls.

We can't see them; they only come out at night.

Can you turn off that tablet?

One sec. It's the end of my chapter.

Mummy?

Can I go to the well of the witch?

No, it's too dangerous.

But I'm big enough now.

And so?

Think witches still exist?

You mean the witches in tales, those who fly on brooms?

No.

Modern witches.

It could be anybody. You can't recognize them.

How I missed these mountains.

Will daddy come and see me?

Of course, he'll come.

We're almost there.

Saw that?

It's our little village.

My cousin Jérôme owned the dairy. My godmother lived here.

Look.

This is your school. It was mine, too.

It's ugly.

Look.

This is where I'll work.

How many brains have you fiddled with?

Lucas, I operate those brains.

What difference?

Le Rosaire - Clinic

Hello.

- Thank you. Bye. - Thanks.

Ah, wonderful!

- There you are. - Put it down. Thanks.

And tell Prof. Wassermann the parcel's arrived.

- Please. - Very good.

Open your left eye.

I'm privileged to be operated by you, Doctor.

- Professor. - Oh, sorry, "professor".

Don't move.

If it's to have a health problem, I'd rather it be my head.

- I was lucky. - Open wide.

My friends were so envious when I told them I was coming here.

This clinic is beautiful. It's like a hotel.

If you move, the test might be painful. Show me.

Professor? Mr Bailly would like to see you about a parcel.

I'll be right there.

You're dumping me in the middle of the test?

An emergency, dear madam.

Put it there.

And to think our ancestors operated with saws and hammers.

And now,

there's no need to open a skull to reach the brain.

It's extraordinary.

We can put it here.

The specialist will be on the left.

It would be great if she could make the arm work.

She definitely will.

Once Dr Rossier joins us, with this robot,

we'll be able to perform exceptional surgery.

We must tell them she was born here.

That will certainly please the patrons.

See?

Now you can retire peacefully.

Really?

Nonetheless, you're irreplaceable,

you do know that, nor by this young lady,

or by anybody else, in fact. You're the soul of the clinic.

Don't exaggerate.

Didn't you take the wrong road?

No, this is it.

It's the old road to the spring,

that generations of people trod.

The road was built recently.

Before, it was just a path along the forest.

I'd go by foot, back then.

You're lucky. Now we can go by car.

I hit someone!

- Where? - There, on the road.

I didn't see anybody.

Maybe it was a big bird?

It flew over.

Come on, get in.

Can I go to the swing?

Later. We've just arrived.

Mr Déglise!

Miss Valérie!

Already here?

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

It's what you've always wanted.

What's your name?

Lucas.

Hi, Lucas.

Can I go, now?

Yes, but be careful, it's old.

We'll get a new one.

Janine's prepared some buns for you,

and a cake for the little one.

So sweet of you.

Those guys just plonked everything like that.

I aired out the place,

switched on the heater, but it will take some time,

and for the water, I also fill up the basin, never know.

Thanks for anticipating us.

I'm used to doing it, you know.

How's your father?

He's losing his mind; he's in a home for the aged.

He loved this house.

To think it's been empty for so long...

- Pity no one's interested. - I'm glad to settle in.

It's too big for a woman alone.

Mr Déglise...

I know, it's none of my business.

Who's there?

You can come out, eh. I'm not afraid.

Who's that?

Hey, Lucas! Come and give me a hand?

We must get it going.

Look at that beast.

Right. Well, I need a strong man.

Ready?

Be quick.

- Lucas, I'll get your bath ready. - Yep.

My word, it's really rusty.

Before, we had the spring, there, in the forest,

near the rock where the lightning struck.

Now it's blocked; there's no more water.

That's the vengeance of the witch.

You know the legend?

A long time ago, a witch was thrown into the spring,

and then, it got dry.

Legend has it when the witch comes back,

the spring will gush once again.

All that's country nonsense.

My mother forbade me to go there.

In any case, there's a grid. But she's right,

it's a very deep chasm.

Where's the rock?

What are you doing? You'll fall!

You won't see anything.

Get down from there now!

Wait, don't move.

No fracture.

It's silly, I didn't see him climb up.

Be brave, sweetheart.

OK, come on.

Come on, now.

How many sutures will I have?

Five or six.

You'll also get a tetanus vaccine.

It'll take some time to heal.

Be careful not to wet it. You won't be able to play football.

Be brave, pumpkin.

It will sting but I have to clean it.

It must have been quite a dizzying fall.

Prof. Wassermann briefly told us about you.

You worked together, right?

I was a student of his at uni.

One of the best, for sure, because he never speaks well of anyone.

He's a very demanding man, with himself, too.

See, you're much better. The bleeding's stopped.

It's pretty.

What stone is it?

I don't know.

It's been in my family for ages.

What's the assistant doing?

He's busy, but he'll be right here.

I'll be back. OK?

I'll just say hello. I won't be long.

Yes, come in.

Ah, Valérie.

It's wonderful, you're already here,

eager to start.

- My son had an accident. - Yes?

He's in one of the best clinics, which will soon be yours.

A new patient has been admitted.

An interesting case for you.

What made me come to pay my respects?

- A simple analysis. - My son's waiting for me.

Don't worry. It won't be long.

I'm starting in a week.

Now, now, Valérie.

You're one of the best neurosurgeons,

and you're counting your working hours?

Welcome to the team.

Thank you.

Bénédicte, you're needed in the examination room.

Yes, coming.

I'll be back. Don't move, alright?

It seems this young man got into a boat,

with some friends for his birthday.

Naturally, they'd drunk a lot.

He landed up falling in the water and hit his head on a rock.

I'll show you the CT-scan we just did.

He stayed a while under water before a friend got him out.

Just about saved, but his brain is damaged.

Right, so...

No, they're not the right shots.

Hold on a second. Where's that assistant? Max!

Alexandre, answer me.

Answer me.

Alexandre!

What they say isn't true, huh?

It's not true?

Dr Rossier, you're coming?

There, tell me what you think.

How old is he?

21.

Craniocerebral trauma.

Disorder by the cortex.

You must watch the progress and operate tomorrow the latest.

Reserve the theatre for Dr Rossier today at 4 p.m. Thank you.

I am to operate?

Of course.

This boy is lucky, you're very talented.

My team will assist you. Don't worry. They're great.

I still need to find my bearings.

In our job, the more we operate, the more we get respect,

especially for a woman.

You're scared of doctors, too?

Follow me.

You're sure we're allowed to be here?

No worries, I know this hospital by heart.

You're safe with me.

Where are we going?

Wait and see. Come on.

What's this place?

My hiding place.

No worries, no one can find us here.

Come.

Come on.

I'd like a coat like yours.

It's for those who've been here for long.

Does it hurt?

I'll have some sutures and a vaccine.

Everything here hurts.

It mustn't get wet and I can't play football until it heals.

I know a lady who'll cure you fast,

and it doesn't hurt.

She puts plants and it heals.

It's magic.

Don't worry, no one ever comes here.

But where's this lady?

She's picking plants in the forest.

Which one?

Near the thunderstruck rock.

You know it?

We all do.

You'll be alright, madam, don't worry.

Don't be so nervous.

- I'll pray for you. - Thanks.

Hello. Can I help you?

Yes. My son was here. Do you know where he's gone?

Who was he with?

A nurse with short hair and a mark on her face.

There's no one here with a mark on the face.

Sorry.

Mummy.

Yes?

How did it go?

Excuse me.

Did you see the pregnant woman with a nurse?

Nobody was in this room.

Really?

Are you OK, Mum?

Guess I'm tired.

Come on, let's go home.

It's a highly confidential file.

An important politician who wants to stay discreet.

I'll be as silent as the grave, Professor.

I'll stand on this side, with the patient,

and I'll tell you when to start the shots.

We've already been discreet before.

Yes, but this time, it's a must.

What?

It's Obama?

Why not?

But I won't say a word.

I'll be back with the patient.

Fine, Professor.

How will I see?

No allergies?

- Nothing. - Good.

Assignment to an operating room?

- Done. - Perfect.

Dr Rossier. I'm your surgeon.

I'm feeling cold.

Bring him an electric blanket.

- Intracranial pressure? - We've got all the vitals.

You could introduce us, though.

Sure. Please meet Dr Rossier,

who will perform the operation.

Right, you may leave.

We'll call you when the patient's ready.

Hello. Dr Valérie Rossier. Nice to meet you.

Dr Rossier. Nice to meet you.

Hello. Dr Rossier.

See you later.

See you later.

Right. We can start the anaesthetic.

Motor.

Ready.

Insert.

Spreader.

Open a little more. Diathermy knife.

Suction.

- OK? - It's fine.

Open a little more.

Professor, are you with the patient?

All's set for me.

Professor?

Compress.

Krail.

All's well, Max.

The patient's ready. Start the shots as prescribed.

Alright.

Rincing.

Suction?

Suction.

- All's well? - Er...

Yes, fine.

Pliers.

You've progressed.

Hello.

Can I come in?

What a surprise!

Come in.

- How are you? - It's so nice to see you.

I had to be here for your arrival.

Lucas, here's Anne, a friend of mine.

- Lucas. - Hello.

Hello. I'm glad you're in my class.

Valérie told me you loved history.

Well.

Have you already settled in?

Wait and see the rest of the house - total chaos.

You look lovely. Guess it's the country feel.

Go to bed, sweetheart? I'll tuck you in afterwards.

How's your brother? What's he doing?

I think he's in China at the moment.

He travels, he's a photographer.

Single, no children to bother him.

- I was mad over him. - Yes.

That fool didn't even look at me.

Luckily, I've got my Marc, or I'd have killed myself.

Why get into such a state for someone?

What does your husband do?

- History professor. - Not bad.

Isn't it great to work with Prof. Wassermann?

Am I wrong?

He's used to ordering everyone about.

Yes, but all surgeons have a big ego, right?

He was very imposing today. I don't like that.

My previous job is still going.

You regret it?

- It would be silly, isn't it? - Why did you leave that job?

I wanted to come back to my roots.

Then, be a little patient.

He's only got 2 years to go, right?

Remember...

When I started, I wasn't sure I was made for this job.

Back then, Prof. Wassermann was my mentor.

He summoned me and explained to me that medicine,

life in general, was not made of certainties,

that one must daringly step into the dark.

I became a doctor thanks to him.

Everything will be OK, don't worry.

Well, it's getting late.

What will you do with this place?

It gives me the creeps, anyway.

You believe in all those stories?

No, but...

Well, I do a bit.

Come on...

Bad enough to deal with the living.

I saw some weird things, today.

I'm so tired, I had hallucinations.

You? Hallucinations? No way.

Why?

You somewhat always stay rational.

And I'm proud of it.

When I'm tired, I have hallucinations, too.

I see my bed opening its arms to me.

You're lucky.

- It was good to see you. - Yes.

Safe way back.

Hey, mummy.

- I woke you up? - No.

How's your leg?

It wasn't a witch.

What are you talking about?

The legend.

You know, she was killed.

Mr Déglise told you that?

They're just stories.

The spring's gone dry.

A spring runs dry when the water table is dry.

What about that lady, then?

If there is a lady, I doubt she did anything wrong.

You know,

there was a time when women were persecuted for nothing.

If they were alone

people saw them as mad,

or if she claimed to heal people.

Like you.

What do you mean "like me"?

You heal the sick.

But it's different - I'm a doctor.

Now, it's getting late.

Good night.

Madam.

Madam.

Subtitles: ECLAIR