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This is to see the inside of your eye.

Look at my ear.

That's it.

- Can you see the chart well? - Not really.

- Does your head hurt? - No.

Look at this little car.

Focus on the little car.

Now follow it.

Follow it...

That's perfect.

Let's carry on

to see if you need new glasses.

There...

I'll hide one eye.

Let's try this. Is that better?

Can you read?

K...

F...

T...

We'll try a slightly stronger one.

Is that better or not?

You can speak, to say yes or no. That's allowed.

It's a Z.

Like Zorro.

Sorry, but you mustn't help the child.

- Here. - Thank you.

He has a tiny beak.

He sleeps...

He sleeps by day,

but not at night.

He's a bit fat.

He has feathers.

And he makes a sound like "woo-hoo, woo-hoo".

Cléo!

Come on.

I'll count to three.

One...

Two...

Three.

I said it's bath time.

Stop it. Let's go.

Help! Help!

Come on, let's go.

No!

I'll get you!

Come on!

- No. - Come on, bath time.

Up we go!

Sweetheart...

It's time.

Gloria, I'll be home late.

I should've said. Sorry.

Ok, honey, I'm off. See you tomorrow.

See you, Dad.

Sixteen is two groups of how many?

- Eight. - Eight, good.

You can sit here.

How do you spell "œuf"?

E-U-F.

Write it with your fingers.

An O and then an E.

Because the E and O are elided.

There's some shell.

Get a spoon.

There's some shell.

Stir it now.

Mix it up.

Keep on stirring.

Gently! Stir it firmly, but without rushing things.

And we add...

Salt!

- Add honey! - Yes, honey.

Some honey.

One, two...

Let's taste it.

Well?

Can I see your hands?

Lift them up. They need washing.

Go and wash your hands.

Off you go.

Then get your satchels and coats.

Line up, guys!

- Everything ok? - Yes.

You've got flour on your glasses.

Who's it?

Head for Praia, then turn for Tarrafal.

I'm building by the sea.

Go on, Babou!

Go on, that's it, Babou!

One, two, three.

Go on, Achille!

Achille! Go for it!

Go on, Cléo!

Go on!

Go on, Cléo!

You're nearly there! Keep going!

Are you ok?

Where does it hurt?

Are you ok?

Let's blow on them.

Who is it?

Don't be nosy.

Hello?

Nanda?

When did it happen?

Tell me.

What's wrong, Gloria?

I've had some sad news.

My mum died today.

How do you say "whale"?

That's easy.

Baleia.

Ba...

le...

ia.

I see a lot at home.

And what's "turtle"?

Tartaruga.

Tartaluga?

No.

With an "r" that you roll on your tongue.

Feel it with your tongue.

Try it. You can do it.

Tar...

ta...

ru...

ga.

Tartaruga.

Bravo!

Cléo...

Look at me.

I have to go home to my island.

To bury my mother.

It's important for me, and the family too.

I need to look after my children.

You understand?

When'll you be back?

I won't be back this time.

I'll see you again?

Of course you will.

- But when? - Soon.

- You swear? - I swear.

Spit then.

Spit how?

If you swear, you spit.

Spitting is bad.

Spit or die, your choice.

The things you make me do!

Sorry.

It's alright.

You ok?

I'm ok.

Did you tell her?

Yes.

I'll wire you your pay.

You should get it soon.

May I ask a favour of you?

Will you send her?

For the summer?

Yes.

I'll think about it.

- We'll miss you, Gloria. - So will I.

It's hard to realize.

For me too.

Goodbye, Gloria.

Goodbye.

Are you hungry?

Want a drink?

Want to play?

No?

Here he is.

Sorry.

Really I am.

Let's go.

We're glad to see you.

Come on.

Have a good evening. Sorry again.

Bye, Cléo.

What's wrong, Cléo?

I miss Gloria.

- And you lied to her. - No, I didn't.

You said I'd go this summer.

I said it without thinking.

You lied to her.

What are you doing?

Cléo!

Come back here!

You're not eating?

Come on, eat something.

Right...

Tomorrow,

I'll call Gloria

and see what I can do.

I promise nothing,

but I've heard you.

Really?

I'll call tomorrow.

- You swear? - Eye to eye.

One, two, three, go!

In the glass!

The other arm.

The right one.

Let's count. One, two, three.

You've grown so much!

- Thank you. - It was a pleasure.

Her bag and her papers.

Bye.

Go on in.

It's upstairs.

But be quiet, the children are asleep.

Ok.

We'll sleep here together.

Your place is tiny.

It's tiny, but it's my home.

What are all those photos?

They're memories.

The little baby there, with the big head,

is César.

My sister next to me.

That's Nanda.

My father.

My grandmother, my mother...

- Beautiful, isn't she? - Yes.

But I look more like my father.

And those

are from the first days I was in Paris.

I went to get to know the Eiffel Tower.

For me, it's weird because

I only have memories with you.

The other one.

Want to try it?

Yes.

Nanda, cut her a bit of papaya.

Is it good?

- Is it sweet? - Yes.

- Know what it's called? - No.

Papaya.

This is for you.

And this is for you, Nanda.

- Want me to help? - Yes.

Thank you, Cléo.

It's pretty.

This is for you, César.

César...

She brought you a gift, take it.

What do you say?

Let's go, guys. 1, 2, 3...

Pull harder.

Come on, pull!

Don't touch that.

It's mine, ok.

Quick, a basin!

How's it going?

Was it a good haul?

We caught a few fish. We're sorting them now.

Come here!

Who's the kid?

A girl she raised in France.

She's like my daughter.

She's here for the holidays.

I told you, don't call her your daughter.

You have two children at home.

She'll only leave again.

Then what'll you do?

It's a way of speaking, that's all.

Here, take a fish.

It's a grouper, see?

A bit more this way.

Move them closer.

Pass me a plate.

Go and wash another plate.

Be careful of the bones.

Is it good?

Is it good? Huh, César?

Fernanda?

Is the fish good?

Excellent.

Can we go in?

- No. - Why not?

You're with a child.

It's dangerous.

Call me the foreman.

Hey, boss!

Come here.

Boss!

- Hello. - Hello.

Why is the work going so slowly?

Do you have the money to finish?

What?

We respected the contract,

but didn't get the money to finish.

You said the hotel would be ready for the summer.

You don't live in Cape Verde.

You've no idea of the costs,

nor of what I need to finish.

Unless you provide more funds, we quit.

It's your call.

Dad, here there's lots of "parm" trees...

I've run out of space.

Nanda, talk to me.

Is everything ok?

That's the heart.

See that?

- His foot... - He's moving his feet.

I saw his mouth.

Is the baby this tiny?

No, tinier, like this.

Like this?

The baby is doing well.

It's over.

Up you get.

It's starting now.

Come, daughter.

We have to go there.

Thank you all for coming

to celebrate our saint

with such solemnity.

We can begin now.

Hail Mary,

full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women

and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory to the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be.

Want to add your bouquet?

Eternally mourning, her daughter and grandchildren

What did your mum die of?

Cancer.

That's how my mum died too.

But I'm fine now.

It was long ago.

It's alright.

Try to breathe.

Can't you see me? Look.

I'll sit up.

Can you see me now?

What's wrong?

Don't I get a smile?

I love that smile.

My baby.

There, you're laughing.

Show me your teeth.

They're starting to grow back.

You do that really well.

You do your feet too? You'll move faster that way.

Yes.

Come on.

The water's lovely. Come on!

Close your mouth.

Head under.

I'm letting go.

All alone.

Well done!

Are you ok?

Breathe.

How's the work going?

Not how I'd like.

Why not?

They're refusing to work.

What do you plan to do?

Go and play with them.

Once it's finished, it will be beautiful.

You must be patient.

Ok, but I have to open the hotel

for the tourist season.

Gloria!

We'll go to the hospital.

I can't do it.

Nanda, breathe.

Look at me.

I don't want to.

I don't want this child.

What are you saying?

Get the phone from my bedroom.

Breathe.

Deep breaths.

Be brave.

Here.

What's going on?

Stretch out your legs.

Breathe.

Do everything César says.

Let's go!

What're you looking at?

This money

is to take care of you.

Go back where you came from.

Junior, hurry.

Wait for the next wave.

Help me.

Go on now.

I can't do it.

Go on, buddy.

Don't fall back.

The last to jump gets a forfeit.

She'll be last.

- Think she'll jump? - She's too small.

That's obvious.

You ok?

This is a drag...

I have to carry her.

Even though she's tiny, she's heavy.

I'm too tired.

Imagine if I leave her here.

She might die.

It's really cold.

I'm gonna get killed when I get home.

Who by?

By that bitch.

Hey, she's your mother!

I don't even know her.

I owe her nothing.

Eat.

Are you eating this late?

Has she had the baby?

The baby has been born.

Everything alright?

Yes. Want to see? I took photos.

Come on.

She's a bit tired.

She'll stay there tomorrow to rest, and then come home.

Here, look at your nephew.

Look.

He looks like you, when you were a baby.

Are you pleased?

I'm happy

to be a grandmother.

Look.

This is Santiago.

Hold on...

Stay like that.

Ok.

Careful.

Put your hand here.

There, you're holding him properly.

The baby is fragile, you know?

Yes.

He's beautiful.

You're so tanned. You're making the most of the sun.

That's good. Can I see the baby? I saw Gloria...

Here's the baby.

I can't see his face.

I can see the couch.

Hold on.

Like that.

He's a really cute baby!

- What's his name? - Santiago.

How's his grandma? She looks happy.

That big smile, those shining eyes... She's a happy grandmother.

Yes!

The only thing is I can't get any sleep.

Make the most of your lovely grandson.

Yes.

How's everything with you?

I'm fine.

Cléo, I'm pleased.

I've found someone to look after you when you get back to Paris.

She's a young woman.

Her name's Aurora, and she seems very nice.

It'll all go well with her.

Alright...

I can't wait to see you.

I'll pick you up at the airport.

It's alright...

He's tired.

Is he sleepy?

We'll change his nappy.

Keep his head nice and high.

Handle him gently when you change him.

He's yelling again.

Gloria, I'm sleepy.

Don't worry, it's alright.

Take your baby.

That's good.

Sing him a song.

You do it.

What are you doing here?

That's my song.

Cléo,

songs belong to everyone.

I'll give you soup.

Serve the guests.

Go and get those bowls.

Cléo, fetch the bowls.

Serve the people inside.

Take this over there.

Thank you.

- Nanda, this is for you. - Thank you.

A little present.

- What's his name? - Santiago.

For that person there.

By the metal door.

Who does he look like?

He's like his mother.

Santiago, everyone's here to dance for you.

What are the scissors for?

They're to cut the wings of the evil spirits.

Why?

So they won't hurt the baby.

Why would they?

That's what we believe.

Evil spirits, can you hear me?

If you hear me, make the baby die.

So Gloria will come home.

Please.

What do you think?

No, that window is too big.

You have that one and this door.

We'll see what we'll do here.

And a second one here.

Right here. A sliding door.

No, that's no good.

A sliding door to match this one.

We can do a picture window here.

You talk about your project, but I need it in writing.

Without that, we can't move things ahead.

Thank you.

- It was good to meet you. - My pleasure.

He was one of my best colleagues on the boat, totally trustworthy.

Thank you.

I'm relieved.

Really?

More than ever, it was hopeless.

I'm indebted to you.

It's obvious, you owe me.

You can count on me.

No problem.

I'm serious.

You deserve it.

I'm really reassured now.

Cléo, come here.

César!

César!

Who took the money, César?

Cléo?

Who took the money?

Cléo, answer me!

It wasn't me.

César!

Let go of me!

Never do that again.

- Who do you think you are? - Your mother.

You're no one!

Mum?

What is it?

Can you mind Santiago?

Nanda,

I said I can't mind him.

I won't be long. I just want to see my friends.

If I were you, I'd use the time to study.

I wasn't that lucky.

Please.

Santiago, stop yelling.

You'll wake Gloria.

Shut up, you scream all the time.

Stop, I said!

Stop it!

Stop it!

Stop it, I said!

Stop yelling!

What are you doing?

Get out!

Cléo!

Cléo!

Go to your room!

Now tell me what happened.

We were at the rocks.

- At the rocks? - Yes.

Cléo jumped from the rocks?

I helped her climb out.

She swam over to you?

Yes.

Give me a kiss.

Just thank me.

Thank you, César.

Cléo.

Yes.

Why did you do it?

I didn't want him to wake you.

You know it's dangerous?

Yes.

And that's really serious.

Do you know why you did it?

I wanted him to die.

I wanted you to come home with me.

Come here.

It's going to be alright.

It's alright.

Go on.

Please forgive me.

Cléo, run!

Go on!

- Cléo? - Yes?

I have a present.

Now,

we have to leave each other.

Leave each other and be happy.

Cléo.

Never forget I love you.

I promise.

- You swear? - I swear.

But there's no need to spit.

Goodbye, sweetheart.

To Laurinda Pereira Correia