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Hold on. Stop that, please. Jojo. Stop.

This is no time for messing about.

Arthur, can I borrow your phone? Arthur?

Maxime! Stop it, Maxime!

Stop with the judo, Maxime. You too, Arthur.

Don't make a spectacle of yourselves.

He won't lend me his phone.

Put your phones down!

Hi, sister!

- You look beautiful. - So do you.

I hope you've still got room for the cake, it's incredible.

- I'm full. - I spent 6 months

designing it with the best chefs, thanks to my darling.

Make an effort, Arthur.

It's your aunt's wedding.

- I'll make up for it next time. - Arthur!

He's right. She gets married every 2 years.

3 years. She kept the last one a bit longer.

Children! Antoine, say something.

Get your phones back out. It's safer.

Sorry, Tommy.

- Steevy. - Sorry, Steevy.

It's a lovely wedding.

Really, Steevy.

Can I have some cream?

Yes, darling, the cake is on its way.

I haven't seen you in a suit for ages.

- You look good, when you try. - He's very handsome.

- You can't have him. - I'm no Cary Grant.

- Who? - He doesn't know who he is.

- Not his generation. - Nor mine.

You've caught the sun. Joys of being unemployed.

Not at all. I work from home.

Well, you're definitely at home.

Chloé, a house husband is a proper job.

No…

You're aging less quickly than my sister.

- Thanks! - It's true.

You've been working like crazy.

You need a break.

Go on holiday.

We go away every 6 months and it's great!

We can't afford that at the moment. Maybe when Antoine has a job.

Yes…

Steevy's father has a luxury hotel chain.

- Make the most of it. - Yes.

I'd be delighted. You're family now.

Pick a destination.

Relaxation, adventure, skiing.

Skiing!

We haven't been for ages.

I went once. It was incredible. Do you remember, Mum?

Skiing! Skiing!

Skiing!

OK. I get it. You're going to Courchevel.

- Courchevel? - Courchevel?

We're going on holiday!

- It'll be great. - Cool.

See you later.

- Dad, I need the toilet. - OK.

- I'll go. - Sure?

Yes, I'll take him. I need to call a client.

- Quick. - Coming.

To our holiday!

- To Courchevel! - Courchevel!

Smoking?

It's… it's my sister's wedding…

What's wrong?

I think I lost a potential client.

Maybe you do need a holiday.

It's not a good time.

I can be a great lawyer and a mother and a wife.

I can. Women do that.

Nothing is lost.

I believe in you.

Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen get ready

for the big event: the wedding cake!!

- The cake! - The cake!

The cake!

Dad, look! A mountain of cream!

The cake!

No, no, no!

No, no, no…

No! My cake!

Oh, no.

Not again.

HOW TO SURVIVE WITHOUT MUM

3 MONTHS LATER…

Oh, no.

Antoine. Antoine!

What is it?

We overslept!

- Can you charge my phone? - Mine's at 5%.

No way, José.

Dad, you're so last century.

Hold on. Come on, quickly. Sorry.

Come on.

We need to hurry.

- Carriage 5. - What?

Next one.

- Hurry up. - Yes. Fine.

Thank you.

What is it?

I've been offered an unfair-dismissal case.

You don't do industrial tribunals.

It's the magistrates court.

It's discrimination.

She was dismissed because she's pregnant so it's a criminal case.

That's great.

I told you, they won't know what's hit them. When is it?

Stop it, Maxime.

- Help your brother, please. - Next week.

Next week?

It starts on Monday.

The law never works this quick.

A colleague passed me the case. Her mother's just died.

She can reschedule.

The client's penniless. She can't afford to wait.

Dad!

She works for a large law firm.

If I take the case and win, they'll give me other cases.

It's a golden opportunity.

The client won't change lawyers at the last moment.

We'll see.

I'll join you at the end of the week.

Go without you?

OK.

We'll cancel it. Children!

We can't deny the children their holiday.

Nor their mother.

You said one day I'd be able to show what I could do.

This might be my last chance. Let me try.

Don't do this. Not now.

The train's about to leave. All aboard.

Love is a beautiful thing.

I love you. Give the kids a hug.

I'm sorry.

- Bastien? - Yes.

It's Isabelle Mercier. I wondered if you were free.

I've got lots of work.

OK. Starting when?

- Now. - Great.

Excuse me, sir.

Sir? I need to get past.

Sorry.

Stop it! Maxime, stop!

Will you stop shouting!

Keep it down, OK?

- Or I'll take your phone. - Where's Mum?

She'll join us later.

When?

Soon.

Are you playing or not?

Stop it.

OK.

I'm trying to do a TikTok.

Did you hear?

No. It's my game.

- Please. - He's annoying me.

That's enough now.

Stop it, Maxime.

You're in my seat.

Sorry.

Up you get.

Yes. Right.

No problem.

There.

Thanks, very kind.

You're so annoying.

- Maxime, stop it. - He threw it at me.

I'm not having this. I can't bear it.

It annoys me.

Where are the parents?

Stop!

I'm not having this.

- That's mine. - Let me play.

- Maxime, you're such a pain. - You're unbearable.

- Can you stop shouting? - You're shouting too.

Have you no respect?

There are passengers, rules.

I'll teach you some respect.

Your phones have turned you into idiots.

Give me that crap.

Heard of books? Those things with pages?

Get a book out.

Do it now.

One more word, and I'll flip.

OK?

I'm a nutcase!

I was in the Foreign Legion. I've ripped apart anacondas.

I've crushed swans.

- Understood? - Yes, sir.

- I didn't hear you. - Yes, sir!

Good job I do yoga.

Dad?

Dad?

Dad!

It's your phone.

Dad!

Dad?

I don't understand. I'm English.

What?

I don't understand. I am English.

- Dad, are you all right? - You feel OK?

Dad?

Do you take me for an idiot?

- Pardon? - Careful.

You have arrived at Annecy.

Come on, kids.

Come on. That's it.

Well done, kids. I'm proud of you.

Nice job.

But I said in height order.

- Come on, come on! - Stop it!

Come on.

That's it.

You can walk, little man.

- Tell me you're going to Courchevel. - No.

It would be free. Bed and board.

I have to help my sister in Annecy. She has 2 kids.

Duty calls.

Will you behave for Dad?

- Yes, Pascal. - Yes, Pascal.

- Promise? - Promise.

Bye, Antoine.

5-star. All in.

Jacuzzi. Sauna.

Gym.

- 5-star. - Almost 6-star.

I've got obligations. I can't.

Come on.

Let go, please.

There you go.

Make an effort. Stand up straight. Chin up.

It's important for the kids.

You're adorable.

Smile!

Hey, kids.

Bye, Pascal.

Children!

Children!

The cases.

- Dad, I'm thirsty. - Me first.

- Me first. - Can we have some water?

- Just some water, Dad. - Hurry up, Dad.

- Hurry up. - Have you anything to drink?

We'll have a drink later. It's not far.

- How long? - I don't know.

I'm not the bus driver.

Excuse me, how long to Courchevel?

1 hour 30.

20 minutes. You can wait 20 minutes.

Have a drink once we're there, so you won't be sick.

Everybody on.

Sorry, they're my children.

Why would we be sick?

Children often vomit on the bus.

Watch the road. I don't want anyone being sick.

All right, Dad?

I'm coming. It's the altitude.

It's the altitude.

Dad, my arm really hurts.

- I'm really cold. - My case weighs a ton.

Mine weighs a ton too.

- Dad, my case is too heavy. - Don't stop.

- Dad, take mine. - I don't have a hand free!

I should've gone away with my mates.

Too bad. We've all got to put up with it for 10 days.

Another 10 days without Mum?

She wouldn't do it to us twice.

- Dad, is it much further? - Nearly there.

Wow!

Wow. Come on.

- Mr Mercier, I presume? - Yes.

Hello, welcome.

We were getting worried.

Why didn't you tell us your arrival time?

- We'd have helped you. - It's OK, the bus stop wasn't far.

I meant Annecy station. We have a VIP car service.

- Did Mr Steevy not tell you? - No.

No doubt he was too busy with his honeymoon.

He's married well, hasn't he?

It is.

We're delighted to welcome his family to the Annapurna.

No need to sign in, it's been done for you.

Jean-Etienne

will take your cases upstairs to the Everest suite.

- Jean-Etienne, the bags. - Yes.

Now behave yourselves, children.

Jojo!

Last one there's a bum face!

Jojo! Jojo!

- Everest suite? - That's right.

Wow!

- Auntie's new husband is great! - Really!

I'm going on that slope!

No, you'll go on the baby one!

Dad,

Arthur called me a baby!

Arthur, you last skied 10 years ago!

- Snowboarding's better. - Snowboarding!

- You couldn't even ski back then. - Maxime was crap!

- That was Joseph! - He wasn't even born!

You went skiing without me!

No, they're lying! Skiing didn't exist before you.

- I'm gonna take the blue slope. - It's too hard.

- Take the green. - Hello, come in.

Let's go!

- This way… Careful, kids! - Let's check out the other rooms!

Come on!

Let's get Dad!

Incoming!

- I'm taking this one! - Children!

Be quiet, please! I'm coming!

Quiet, Jojo.

- I think that's everything. - Dad, Arthur says my pussy stinks!

Arthur, stop it, please!

Thank you! OK, Jojo, I get it.

Do you need anything else, sir?

My wife.

Then I'll leave you, sir.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm not sure I've got much.

Ah…

Thank you, sir.

- Enjoy your stay, sir. - Thank you.

- Dad! - Yes!

Thank you, sir.

Dad, what did you give to the man?

A reward for carrying the cases.

I should get a reward too. I carried my own bag.

I'll give you a kiss as a reward. Come on.

Let's find your room.

This room's great!

No way am I sleeping here with you.

- Same here. - There you go.

Great.

A trampoline bed!

No, no, no!

That's Mum and Dad's bed. Get down from there right now.

OK, I'll help you, but it's mine.

Arthur, it's not up for negotiation! Chloé, you too!

- I'm not sleeping with Arthur. - Enough!

The holiday's just started and I'm exhausted.

So, Maxime and Joseph in the bunk beds.

- I'm on top! - No, I am!

No, Jojo, Maxime's on top.

Chloé, you share with your brother and everything will be fine.

That's stupid!

Some kids never go on holiday, Arthur.

So shut up and go to your rooms, OK?

Goodnight, Dad!

No fighting, or I'll take my room back.

We promise!

Isabelle Hello, darling, any news?

Arrived safely. Haven't stopped! Thanks a lot !

Call me back, darling. I left you several messages.

Love you.

- I got everything, Isabelle. - That's great.

Shall we go to a café?

We won't finish before they close.

Right.

We'll go to my place, then.

- Come on! - OK.

Scrape the sole of the boot,

and you attach it… that.

Both boots.

- There. - Ouch!

Sorry, miss. She walked right through the middle.

Stop it, you'll hurt someone!

Unfastening them is very simple. Chloé?

Hey, Chloé!

Am I boring you?

You'll be sorry if you lose a ski.

They have nothing in my size.

The girl went to look and said she'd call you. Yes, Jojo?

I need the toilet.

Oh, no, not that, not now!

And it's urgent.

OK.

What did you do?

I'm fine.

It's hard to get up in ski boots.

It's not easy.

Right, shall we go?

Oh, no, not stairs!

Hold my hand.

Quick, Dad, it's urgent!

Yes, I know.

Dad, these boots are too hard.

It's been like that for 50 years. Everyone just copes with it.

- That's skiing. - Ouch!

Hurry, Dad!

- Faster, Dad! - Yes, yes.

There.

- It's coming out, Dad. - Yes, Dad's hurrying.

- Quick, quick! - I can't go any faster.

It's coming out!

There you go.

Watch out, it's very soft!

It doesn't smell good.

- Won't be long. - Dad, it's me, give me the room key.

Open up!

Hold on!

Wait!

What's the rush?

The shop girl never came back.

You didn't ask her?

No, I was bored.

Finished?

She said she called us 3 times!

How could I know she'd call me Mercier?

It's your surname!

Everyone calls me Chloé.

It's too common a name. I don't even react anymore.

We'll contact the authorities later.

But first I'd like you to get to your classes.

- What authorities? - To change names.

Cool! I want to be called El Primo!

- Who's Primo? - No, El Primo.

He's a character in Brawl Star. He crushes everything.

Like Bud Spencer.

You can start by carrying your own skis, El Primo.

Dad, can we go on the toboggan all together?

No, to each his own.

And yours is the French Ski School.

The best.

Let's go and find the instructor.

Come on, Jojo, hurry up!

Come on, quick!

Get moving, Maxime!

Welcome to the Little Chicks Club!

Hello, young man. What's your name?

Antoine.

I'm Eva, but I meant your son.

Yes, of course. Say hello to Eva, Joseph.

Hello, Eva-Joseph!

If you want to be a champion skier like Dad,

you must come with us.

Yes, then you can ski the black runs with me.

Do you ski well?

I get by, yes. I'm not Grospiron, but…

Who?

Edgar Grospiron. He was a champion in the '90s.

Wow!

Off you go, son. You're lucky to be with Eva.

Goodbye, Jojo!

- Bye, Dad! - Come on.

Great. Other foot.

Turn right…

Dad, I'm hurt!

Sorry. Nice day!

Sorry.

What can I get you?

A hot chocolate, please. I'm not sure I have any cash.

We take cards from 10 euros.

- And how much is hot chocolate? - 17 euros.

Coming!

My friend's waiting for me to go down.

Coming, Bruno!

- Sorry. - What the…

- Get off me! - OK.

What a pain!

He's a clown!

Sorry.

Good luck.

- Come on! - Use that one.

He's clueless! How sad.

Is it your first time?

Those things never work.

It was a lot simpler in our day.

Gently does it.

Gently.

- You ski well. - I'm not Grospiron, but I get by.

- It soon comes back. - Yeah.

Oh!

It's ringing.

Wait… Help me!

Can you hold these? There.

Here, hold this. Sorry.

Don't drop them.

My wife. Hello, yes?

Finally! I was getting worried.

Sorry, I've been rushed off my feet all morning. You OK?

I'm making coffee.

Who's that?

- Eh? - Who's that?

The TV.

TV? You hate it when I watch TV in the morning.

Yes, but I haven't slept all night.

Where are you? There's no TV in the kitchen.

I'm telling you I'm at home, Antoine!

Stop… Hello?

Hello?

- Hello? - Hello?

We've been cut off, what a pain!

We're nearly there.

Just let me finish with my wife.

When are you arriving so I can send the VIP car?

No signal.

No signal.

Gently.

- No? - Sorry.

- It's going fast. - Watch out!

Straighten your skis!

Bye!

Bye, have a nice day!

Ouch! Are you OK?

Here, grab my ski pole.

- I'm fine. - Come on.

Antoine? Antoine Mercier?

Oh, no, not him!

Antoine Mercier in Courchevel, unbelievable! Pull!

Come on.

Careful!

You OK?

Yes, sorry.

I'm struggling with my new skis, too much wax.

When did I last see you?

When you fired me from Briconaute.

Well, we must celebrate.

Let's have a drink.

No, my children are waiting for me.

Hey, Dad!

Hey, Dad!

See you tonight, Dad!

- Apparently they're not waiting. - You're lucky.

I'm here alone, I'm single.

How about it?

A drink!

OK.

- Can you manage on your new skis? - Of course.

Oh, shit!

MOGULS

You OK, Antoine?

Don't wait, I'll meet you there!

The edging's not right!

Too much wax!

He's useless!

I'm fine.

- That was good. - Shit, my pole!

Are you nuts?

Sorry!

- What's wrong with you? - Sorry, ma'am.

Are you OK?

Antoine.

Antoine!

Antoine Mercier. King of the slopes.

King of the blue runs.

Come and sit down.

I've ordered a bottle of white.

Did you fall?

I'm fine.

Good to see you.

- You OK? - Fine.

How are things going at Briconaute?

It's hell.

It's non-stop. Non-stop.

The guy who replaced you is a disaster.

We'll replace him.

How are things with you?

Well…

Isabelle has started her own law firm.

- That's good. - Yes.

As for me…

You know we have 4 children.

You're a housewife. You!

- No. - Antoine Mercier. Housewife.

No, no, no, no, no. Housewife…

And when the kids are at school? You make cakes?

Do the washing?

I work from home.

Yes.

You know, I'd like to ease up.

Just be a shareholder and get some peace.

But I'm hard to replace, as you know.

Yes.

It's good to have a break.

Thank you.

Thank you. So, what have we got?

You have a Puligny Montrachet.

- A good choice. - Out of Petrus.

Some cured ham.

Tuck in, Antoine.

Truffle sausage.

Naturally.

Perfect.

Smell that truffle!

- And some fries. - I'm not very hungry.

You need to keep your strength up.

- Go on. - Just one…

Miss, could you bring me some cheese? If it's good.

- It's excellent. - I'm trusting you.

It's too much, Thierry. I have to go.

Relax. The company's paying.

I can't stay long.

I have things to buy.

I've got 7% at Skiset.

- What do you want? - A building.

Right.

Briconaute is moving into property.

I told them to invest in Courchevel.

Buy up 2 or 3 chalets and rent them to families.

- Clever, eh? - Yes.

My idea.

I need to make it work.

Impress the shareholders. Then retire.

- Like a prince. - No!

Go on.

To my success. And your blue runs!

- How much? - All of it.

No, I want to pay something.

I did eat some sausage.

We'll split it.

Oh. I don't have my card. I left it in my hotel suite.

Too many jackets!

You get this one, I'll pay next time.

Thank you. The service was excellent.

Add 15 euros for a tip.

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

I'm off. I've a Zoom call in 3 minutes.

- Bye, Antoine. - Bye, Thierry.

Bye.

So… how much is it?

289 euros, with the tip.

I'm not buying the restaurant.

Just kidding.

Want a receipt?

No.

3:40 already?

Arthur!

Dad will be cross because I pooped my pants.

No, he won't.

I'll tell him how well you skied today.

- Is something wrong? - No, he's making great progress.

He just had a little accident.

An accident?

That doesn't matter.

You see?

Dad has accidents too sometimes.

Sometimes I'm caught by surprise. I say to myself, "It doesn't matter.

I'll be more careful next time."

Big accidents or little ones?

Sometimes little, sometimes big.

Big ones are my speciality.

- Shall I tell you a secret? - Yes.

I just had one by the chairlift.

Luckily no-one saw me.

But I made a right mess in the snow.

I think that's clear.

See you tomorrow. Here's your bag, and your snack.

Come on, Jojo. How was it?

Dad, take my skis. I'm exhausted. That instructor's nuts.

Yes, he is. Take mine.

- I'm half-dead. - Where's Maxime? There he is.

- Is Maxime with you? - Yes.

He didn't get on too well. We put him in the baby sledge club.

There you go, Maxime.

- You'll be OK. - Thanks.

I'm always with the babies.

That doesn't matter. Look at this.

- There. - Well done, Dad.

You're a genius.

I know. Come on.

Give that to your sister.

- Off we go. - Come on.

There.

Off we go.

It doesn't matter. Dad pooped his pants too.

- Really? - Darling?

It's a misunderstanding.

I'll explain.

Have you had a raclette?

Dad won't let us.

We're waiting for you.

When are you coming, Mum?

Keep it down, Jojo.

Will you be here soon?

- Yes, darling. Soon. - When?

Shush, Jojo.

Soon when?

Four more sleeps.

I miss you, Mum.

I miss you all too. I love you all very much.

Give me a kiss.

Ice cream! Bye, Mum.

Bye, then.

- Can we talk to her? - She's hung up.

Isabelle, I've finished.

- Anything you need? - You.

It's a joke I have with my husband.

Or rather… it's a song from the '80s.

It was our song.

Anyway… You can go, Bastien.

Are you sure?

Yes.

OK.

Well, bye.

What are you doing?

Go and meet your instructors.

I can't do it.

I might go off-piste.

- It's slippery. - Use your poles, Chloé.

Help. I'm slipping.

- Other way. - I can't do it.

What's the point of instructors?

I'm slipping!

Help me.

Push me.

That's it. Hold on. No.

I can't do it. Hold on!

I'm going to fall!

I'm going to fall! Dad!

Hi, Antoine.

Skiing isn't your thing.

Try a snowmobile. It's easier.

It's OK.

You're right. It's a bit dangerous.

If you're afraid of speed.

You'll see if I'm afraid of speed!

Sorry. Excuse me. Sorry.

It's fine. We're still on time.

But she's not happy.

Hello, Mrs Rochant. All right?

No. Have you seen the time?

I have to say,

you were very nice yesterday

but I agreed because I had no choice.

- Fine. Shall we go? - Yes.

I'm sure you'll handle it like a pro, Mr Mercier.

Have you ridden a normal motorbike?

Yes, I'm used to it.

I'm not Jean-Michel Bayle, but I get by.

- Who? - Who?

Jean-Michel Bayle.

Forget it, I'll be fine.

Thanks.

Jean-E? Could you wipe Mr Mercier's windscreen

before his meeting, please?

I wasn't expecting that!

OK.

Hasta la vista, Jean-E!

Mr Mercier!

Could you move back, please?

Thanks.

There.

I knew that.

So, Di Caprio, what are we waiting for?

Oh, no!

HELP US SAVE OUR VILLAGES

Shit!

Sorry, I lost control of my vehicle.

Now you must fix the damage.

The resort is called Courchevel, do you know it?

I don't know the way, so…

This is it, drop me here.

This is fine.

Perfect.

Thanks, Arnaud.

I'll pick up the scooter tomorrow and sort out your door.

It's simple:

you broke the door, you fix it, or I dump you in the woods.

OK, well, I'll take care of it tomorrow.

Watch out, I know where you're staying.

Dad!

Sorry I'm late, son.

I had an accident.

Did you shit yourself again?

No, not that kind of accident.

Where are the others? There they are, come on.

Let's go and join them.

Is Mum here?

- Hello! - Hello.

- I'm Laure. - Antoine.

I brought your kids in from the cold.

Thank you, that was kind.

Have a seat.

Yes, thanks.

Sorry. I thought Arthur, my eldest, could cope alone.

My son Lucas has classes with your daughter.

I think they like each other.

What's more, we're in the same hotel.

Yes…

Did you know you look like Kirk Douglas in Strangers When We Meet?

No.

Would you like something?

Yes, please.

What do you want?

I don't know, what do you suggest?

Mulled wine?

- Only if it's very hot. - Of course.

Have a nice evening.

Yes, sir?

Two mulled wines, please, very hot.

Stop that, children, stop!

It's not me, Dad!

Stop it! That's enough!

Sorry, ladies.

Boys, you're upsetting the dog!

- Here. - Thanks.

So, your son is in the same class as my daughter?

Yes.

I was afraid he'd be bored here alone with me.

I'm glad he's found a girlfriend.

Chloé's only 15.

The perfect age for a first love.

Stop it! Dad! Maxime, stop!

Maxime, stop that!

Maxime, stop!

Very funny!

You're spitting feathers!

Yes, I had a little accident.

- It's hot! - Yes…

- It's really hot. - I love it really hot.

Sorry, my phone.

My wife, she's arriving Thursday.

Hello.

Didn't you see my calls?

I haven't stopped all day. What is it?

It's complicated. The employers say they didn't know.

Of course they did.

I'm not so sure.

She must have spoken to a colleague who spoke to a colleague.

When I was HR manager at Briconaute, I knew about all my staff.

You didn't let me know about the driver.

Right, about that… I'm gonna have to delay.

Are you kidding?

- Darling, I'm doing all I can… - Dad!

- Dad! - I'll call you back.

Dad!

Chloé did it on purpose!

Crap, it was Arthur!

- Don't lie, you grabbed his leg! - Bed, everyone!

Yes, sir!

Sorry, Laura, I haven't the time.

It's Laure.

Yes, Laure. But I haven't the time.

Come on, bed everyone!

Come on!

Hello, Mr Arnaud!

Oh, no, not him!

Not the butcher!

Hello.

Here we are as promised to pick up the scooter.

It's fine.

So much the better.

- Follow me. - OK.

After you.

Apart from a little bird excrement,

it seems fine.

Well, that's great. Thanks, Arnaud.

Send me the bill for the door.

The bill's here.

You break it, you fix it.

Of course.

Mr Simon, I completely forgot.

I have a lot of work to do at the hotel.

I have to go.

Mr Arnaud, Mr Mercier,

I'd love to stay and help,

but I'm expected at the hotel.

I wish you a pleasant day.

Mr Simon… Mr Simon!

You call him the butcher because of his business, right?

No, that's his nickname.

Watch out for yourself, Mr Mercier. Good luck.

Goodbye, Mr Arnaud.

How will I get back?

I'll take him back.

Ah, here she is.

Sorry, nanny problems.

Tell me about it, I have 4 kids.

I see why you were late yesterday.

- It's hard to get everything right. - Not at all.

I told you we'd do it. My family is irrelevant.

It's not looking good, though.

When you told your colleauges you were pregnant,

did they give you a present?

Yes, a lovely bouquet of flowers.

- Go ahead, I'll join you inside. - OK.

Bastien, we need to gain some time. Come on.

What does he want?

- I made you some tea. - Oh, thanks.

It's great here, it's…

You're very well equipped.

- Are these Zenitech? - No, they're nails.

I meant the brand.

I was HR manager at Briconaute.

I recognise them.

And what are you now, a stuntman?

I work from home.

Househusband.

I guess you have animals, given your nickname…

What nickname?

The b… banter king.

The banter king of the valley. A laugh a minute.

I've never heard that.

I make a few cheeses, but… I'm selling up.

I need to get it finished as I have viewings next week.

Shame to sell such a lovely place.

It must be nice here, quiet.

Quiet is fine on weekends and holidays, but not every day.

We've no access to the ski lifts.

- We're totally isolated. - That's why you're selling?

No, I want to be closer to my family.

I know the mountain inside out.

I'm moving down the valley to be with my grandkids.

I have my kids 24 hours a day.

It's not always easy.

Enjoy them while you can. It's hard when you're alone.

- Oh, it's you. - I thought I'd lost you in the woods.

No, are you kidding?

I… knew a short cut.

Sure you did.

Well, enjoy the rest of your stay. I'm leaving tomorrow.

Already? What a shame.

There's no investment potential here. It's all too expensive, or taken.

Good luck with the kids and your "home working".

See you!

Sir, are you his father?

Oh, my little champ, yes!

We can't have him back tomorrow.

Oh? Why not?

He's not potty trained, and it's too time-consuming.

They're just accidents, that's all!

I know you're used to it,

but we only accept people who are clean, sorry.

"Clean… sorry."

Forgive him, he's old school.

Do as he says tomorrow, I'm off.

Then I'll take him.

- He's cute. - Thank you, that's kind.

I'm off before the lifts close.

Don't get stuck on the chair lift, like Jean-Claude Dusse!

Dusse!

Don't know him, sorry.

I live across the valley.

It's easier to take the chair lift.

- Bye, Jojo. - Bye, Eva.

Bye…

- You OK, Dad? - Are we going or what?

Dad!

Let's go.

Mum says she keeps calling you.

Who are you looking at?

Dad, are you listening?

Well, are you?

Dad, are you with us?

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Can I ask you a favour?

Of course, Antoine.

Whatever you want.

Can you look after my kids?

Ah…

I won't be long.

Yes, OK. No problem.

Thank you.

Dad?

Antoine?

- Drink? - No thanks, I don't have time.

Still looking for a deal?

I don't see how in this place.

If you want to make a killing, you need to act fast.

Shoot.

I know what Briconaute should invest in.

Ski lifts.

Antoine! Ski lifts?

I need property, not drag lifts!

Exactly.

The village across the valley is totally cut off.

If you can connect them

to the Three Valleys,

you win in two ways.

Firstly…

by giving a new lease of life to the locals who are all leaving,

which is good for Briconaute's image.

And secondly,

if the firm invests in a few chalets beforehand,

you'll make 300 or 400% once the links are in place,

which is good for business.

Link them how?

With ski lifts.

You want me to build a cable car?

No, just a chair lift.

Know how much that costs?

Just as I thought, you have neither the vision nor the guts.

It's not a question of guts, Antoine.

To convince the board, I'll need guarantees.

A 300 to 400% investment!

What more do you need?

Aren't you the business king?

What's your angle?

I want to work for Briconaute again.

Crafty. You were a good HR manager.

I don't mean HR.

I want to be Managing Director.

That's my job.

One last hit and you can retire like a prince, you said.

You said you wanted to slow down,

and I want to come back as Managing Director.

Take it or leave it.

- Good evening, Mr Mercier. - Good evening.

Flipper the dolphin!

Incredible! Antoine!

Where are the kids?

Relax, Antoine! Everything's in hand.

I believe you, but where exactly?

They wanted to have fun so I said OK, as long as they behaved, obviously.

- But where? - In your suite, Antoine.

Oh, no!

Evening, ladies.

Jojo. Jojo! Go!

El Primo!

No, no, no, no!

El Primo, Dad!

Well done, Jojo!

Right in the nuts!

- All right, Dad? - Want some Arnica?

- What's wrong with you? - It wasn't me. It was Arthur.

He said if Jojo didn't…

All right. Stop.

Who trashed the suite? Your sister?

No, she's crying in your room.

Why she's crying?

Lucas doesn't give a shit about her.

First, no-one says shit. OK?

Yes, Dad.

Chloé…

Why d'you do that?

- Chloé? - Stop it.

Chloé?

Where are you?

Chloé?

Come here, Jojo.

Tell Dad what happened.

- Tell Dad. - Well…

Chloé cried.

Well…

Chloé hit the wall.

And well…

Jojo, stop saying "well". Get to the point.

Chloé cried when Lucas said

he already a totty.

- What's a totty? - A girlfriend or boyfriend.

You know nothing.

I can't know everything. So where is she?

Chloé shut herself in your room. That's it.

It's not my fault.

I know it's not.

Chloé?

Chloé?

Hurry!

We've lost Dad!

Come on! Where's Dad?

Dad?

Dad!

What's going on?

Well, I'm no longer allowed to say "well".

- Dad's looking for you. - Where?

On the roof.

Chloé?

Dad?

- What are you doing? - You tell me!

I've had it. The trouble you cause me!

Dad!

- Have a little tinkle. - Off you go.

Shit!

- Kiki! - Dad?

- Dad? - All right, Dad?

Kiki.

Kiki.

Evening.

Kiki.

- Are you OK, sir? - Yes, thanks.

Here. It's a Louis XIII.

- No, thanks. - On the house.

Thank you.

I'm sorry, Dad.

My darling, my darling.

I was scared you'd done something silly.

I was so scared.

Love isn't an exact science.

It's called falling in love because it hurts.

I'm telling you this… because you're a young woman,

and you'll meet plenty of princes.

And they're not all charming.

Be patient and you'll meet the right person.

Is Mum the right person?

- Of course she is. - So why cheat on her?

- What? - We know, Dad.

- You go out alone. - You fancy Lucas' mum.

- Are you hot to trot? - You can't say things like that.

Yes, I am cross with Mum, but that doesn't mean I'm hot to trot.

Are you divorcing?

No, we're not divorcing.

Promise?

Dad?

Promise.

Promise, Dad.

I promise.

Come here, children.

Ladies and gentlemen, please rise.

Good morning. Be seated.

- No classes? - Sorry, it isn't safe.

What about the children?

We could take shifts. Do an hour each?

With all the children?

There aren't that many.

I'm free. I can look after them.

That's kind, but I'll sort something.

- What about UNO? - Boring.

- Switch? - Hold on. I've got an idea.

Mrs Rochant, can you tell us on what date you told

your colleagues you were pregnant?

8th April.

They were happy for me.

They sent me flowers.

And here is Emilie Martinez's bank statement.

You can see the entry on 8 April for flowers, for 117 euros,

as well as the names of those who contributed.

Mrs Bouvier from accounts, Mr Lepaul from payroll,

Mr Fricot from the canteen, Mrs Bensala, secretary.

And…

Mr Grouard, Mrs Rochant's manager, here present.

How can Mr Grouard claim not to have known

my client was pregnant when he sent the letter on 12 April

when he contributed to her present 4 days earlier?

What do these Parisians want now?

Nice, isn't it?

Come on, Jojo.

Here is today's activity.

Arnaud, I have reinforcements.

Them?

Yes.

Oh, no!

Follow your guide.

There you go.

Look at that!

- Can we play in the straw? - Yes.

Wow!

Look, chickens!

- So cute. - Well done.

I'm gonna feed the goats.

That's it.

- Have a chicken. - Are you nuts?

Into the straw!

El Primo!

- That stings. - I'm not a doctor.

It's nothing.

El Primo!

This is,

Your Honours, discrimination.

My client lost her job for giving birth.

Thank you.

His face!

You destroyed him.

Thank you.

- Thank you very much. - I said I wouldn't let you down.

Thank you.

You did great.

Everyone's talking about you.

Great publicity.

Thanks, Bastien. You helped.

Don't leave me. We're going to be busy now.

I'll never leave you.

I… I like you.

- What are you doing? - Sorry.

I have to go. My train's at 5 pm.

I thought…

We could end on a misunderstanding?

Bye, Bastien. See you next Monday.

- Hi, Jean-E. - Hi, Jean-E.

Dad, can we eat at the same table?

Maybe they have other plans?

Can we have raclette, please?

Yes, please, Dad?

Maybe Chloé's dad doesn't want to eat with a single mother?

Maybe Chloé's dad would be delighted to join Lucas' mum.

Does that mean we get raclette?

Maybe Lucas' mum would be delighted

to join Chloé's dad at his table.

- Maybe Chloé's… - Raclette, or no?

Yes! Let's have raclette.

Yes!

Our holidays!

I recognised you.

Your delightful children showed me a photo.

Thank you, sir.

Call me Simon.

Welcome to the Annapurna.

Your husband is in the restaurant.

- I'll get your keys. - Thank you.

The Everest.

Sorry. Sorry.

I'm talking nonsense. My mistake.

- Your husband is out. - Oh.

Not to worry.

- Can you show me my suite? - Yes. This way.

Mrs Mercier? Your husband is in the restaurant.

No. No.

- He's right there. - No.

- I can see him. - Jean-Etienne, stop.

I've noticed you…

Allow me to show you to the Everest suite.

Do you have a cigarette?

- Chloé, you had three helpings. - Rubbish.

Mum!

- Darlings! - Mum?

It's so good to see you.

- Tell me all. - Know what we did today?

- No. - We milked-ed a goat.

Milked, Jojo. When did you arrive?

Know what we did?

We boiled the milk to make cheese.

And then we ate raclette.

And Chloé is in love.

- Stop lying! - But he's already got a girl.

Dad thought she'd jumped out the window.

Dad flattened a dog.

And he pooped in the snow.

That's enough now. How are you?

- You look tired. - I'm fine. Show me your rooms?

- OK. - OK.

It's beautiful.

You'll see. It's amazing.

Last one is a sissy.

- Joseph? - You OK?

It wasn't me.

They're asleep within seconds, thanks to the altitude.

How did the trial go?

Great. I even impressed my colleagues.

I'm proud of you, darling.

Who was that woman at dinner?

- Who? - In the restaurant.

A nympho… A…

A friend of Chloé's.

The mother of a friend who's in love with her son.

We thought it'd be fun to eat together.

Coming.

Who is it?

Thank you.

What a nice gesture.

Room service. Champagne for your arrival.

- Open the door. - No.

- Go on, open it. - OK.

I get it. Thank you.

Not cold enough. The service is exceptional.

We must tell our brother-in-law. They've really looked after us.

What's going on?

Nothing.

Absolutely nothing.

I swear.

I've missed you so much.

I've been abrupt because I was sad without you.

I'm proud of you.

I've missed you too.

My winning was down to you.

Really?

Your HR experience was very useful.

So…

thank you.

- So we're still a good team? - Yes.

Let's celebrate.

What about the champagne?

They're great, but a bit slow.

- Ah. - Yes.

Yay, we're going skiing!

- Yo, Jean-E. - Mr Joseph.

Mr Maxime.

- Yo, Jean-E. - Miss Chloé.

- Jean-E. - Mr Arthur.

Jean-E. We had a little problem last night.

- We never got the champagne. - The champagne?

The champagne. Sorry. Forgive me.

I'll bring it tonight.

- And cold this time. - Of course.

Thank you.

Ah, Antoine. Got a minute?

- Hello, Isabelle. - Hello, Di Caprio.

We need to go.

Mr Simon, prepare me a VIP car

to take us to the ski school.

Right away, sir.

I'll ask them to provide heated seats for you and the family.

You're perfect.

Yes, sir?

Mr Simon, this is a reward for you so the staff can have fun.

The staff thank you, Mr Mercier.

What is it, Thierry?

Your drag-lift idea won't work.

Why not?

The Mayor and the Director have an exclusive agreement.

Thanks a lot. I'm leaving this afternoon.

Want to do a last run? The Great Liar?

No, thanks.

Bye Antoine, Isabelle.

Dad, where's the car with the heated seats?

- There are no heated seats. - Come on, let's go!

Wearing number 4, Mickael Samson.

I like your idea of working together.

It would cement our relationship.

I'm going to have a lot of discrimination cases.

I could use some advice from an ex-HR manager.

You'd have my advice anyway, I'm your husband.

Stop it!

I meant in an official capacity.

It'd be an opportunity to combine family and work.

A modern, fulfilled family.

"Mercier, Mercier & Associates."

Number 8, Arthur Mercier!

Come on, Son!

Are you filming him?

Bravo!

Well done, Son!

He's a Mercier.

You're the best.

You see? My advice was useful.

Number 27, Chloé Mercier!

Come on!

Is she going uphill? Go, Chloé!

Come on!

Well done, darling!

Well done.

Number 42, Maxime Mercier!

Maxime! Maxime!

- Dad? - My love!

Dad, are you OK?

I didn't do it on purpose!

- What was his time? - I don't know!

Now it's time for the Little Chicks with Jojo Mercier!

- The champion! - Amazing slide!

Amazing slide!

Yes!

Bravo the Mercier family!

- Can I see the photos? - Here.

Classy! Thank you.

It's the least I could do.

Jojo's made so much progress thanks to you.

And you tried to save our village,

so we're quits.

How do you know?

It's a small village. Everyone knows.

Shame you can't be linked to the valley.

The resort's boss is the Mayor's brother-in-law.

- That's how it is. - It's also illegal.

They could be sued for nepotism or corruption.

We already tried, it seems everything's in order.

You could get an examining magistrate to re-open the case.

- It carries a 5-year sentence. - Really?

Maybe we could look at the file, dear colleague?

Oh, no! Grospiron! Edgar!

Edgar! Edgar!

Edgar Grospiron!

Can I get a selfie with you?

Yes, but do it discreetly, I'm incognito.

Incognito my foot! Excuse me, ma'am.

I'm with my wife, too.

Here we go.

Say cheese…

Maybe he's an ex-colleague from Briconaute.

Brico-what?

Fancy doing a run?

- Go get yourself ready. - OK, I will!

- We're friends! - A nice day like this…

No, no, no, Joseph!

You're a pain, Arthur!

Move! That's dangerous.

We'll change all that, Mr Mayor.

We'll change all that, you'll see.

Mercier Associates has defeated El Primo!

My man!

Bravo, Antoine.

You did a great job. I always believed in you.

Always. Bravo, Isabelle.

When you come back, we'll be a great team.

I'm not coming back.

What do you mean?

I got a better offer.

Better than MD of one of France's 15 biggest DIY companies?

You were right to fire me. I deserve better.

Bye, Thierry.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

- Hey! - Well?

Well! El Primo!

We won!

I raise my fondue dish to this magnificent resort

where I have spent an unforgettable holiday with my 4 ski champions!

- Ski champions! - You're a champion too, Chloé.

The banter king of the valley offers you

the best winter sport of all: Chappaz raclette!

Careful, kids, it's extremely hot!

- We know. - Extremely hot!

Breathe on it, then it's OK.

Thank you for what you've done for the village.

We'll never forget your family.

I hope you come back soon.

If we can allow ourselves a holiday!

- Family holidays are essential. - With Mum.

Let me know if you do, then the kids can meet up again.

- Mum, Arthur's hogging the cheese! - No, Chloé is!

Jojo's been doing it all the time!

It wasn't me!

To the family!

The family!

- The family! - To life, to children!

And grandchildren!

Can we ride on the toboggan?

Yes!

HOW TO SURVIVE WITHOUT MUM

Subtitles: Geoff Rowlands

Subtitling: TRI TRACK