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Where did you find this?

Did I let you go
through my things?

Remove.

Go to the barn and feed the
animals as you said you would.

One day, you will
never see me again.

That's right, Charlie.

You don't see life the way I do.

I am special.

Mom will feel stupid
when it sinks in, won't she?

One day, everyone
will know my name.

Don't you agree, Mary?

Why, thank you!

How I love a good audience!

You know me for who I really am.

A star.

What are you doing here, Mr Pato?

Theda!

gone!

Take.

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1918

Your dedication to things
other than the farm is foolish.

It's just dancing, mom.

I call selfishness.

You don't help and I have
to do everything myself.

I help.

Put the corn in the pot
and bring your father.

Did something come
in the mail for me today?

Not.

It appears that the Allies
have taken control of France.

You can read after dinner.

But Mom, this could
mean the end of the war!

Just do what I said!

I don't want to hear about
dead Germans anymore tonight.

Dinner is ready, Daddy.

Bless us, Lord, and these gifts
of yours that we are about to

receive from your generosity,
through Christ our Lord.

- Amen.
- Amen.

Help your father.

My precious Pearl.

It feels like an eternity
has passed without you.

All we do is walk

And I don't know if
we'll really be winners.

They make us chew
(inaudible) into cubes

so that we forget about
the pain in our feet.

What terrifies me the
most at night is the trenches.

The sound of the
mortar is deafening.

Many soldiers were
driven mad by fear.

I've seen things
I can never forget

and thinking about you is the
only thing that calms me down.

I will always be proud
to serve my country,

But I can't wait to get home

so we can go on
with our lives together.

I never want to be
away from you again,

until death do us part.

From your husband, Howard.

I'm going to town tomorrow.

Get more medicine.

Which means I can
check out the movies.

Don't tell mom.

(inaudible) the best
dancers in the movies.

I can be like them one day.

I know I'm good.

Pearl.

Didn't want to
waste the hot water.

The money for his medicine
is on the kitchen table.

Remember to cover his face.

Don't get close to anyone.

Newspapers are
warning (inaudible)

I hope no disease
enters this house.

One change, please.

Poor Johnny's heart
Went pitty-pitty-pat

Somewhere in sunny France

He met a girl by chance

With a naughty, naughty glance

She looked just like a kitty kitty cat

She loved to dance and play

Though he learned no
French when he left the trench

He knew well enough to say

Oui, oui Marie

Will you do this for me?

Oui, oui Marie

Did you like the movie?

Cigarette?

Come on, I'm not sick.

Do you like movies?

I like to dance.

Ah, future Tiller girl.

Now I see.

I wish.

Why not? It's pretty enough.

Arrested by her husband, I imagine?

He's abroad, but...

My father is sick, so I have
to take care of the house.

I'm sorry.

Want to see the next movie?

It's free.

I'm the projectionist.

Need to go.

My mother is waiting for
me, but I thank you for...

Do not leave.

OK.

It's what you saw now.

Won't they debut again?

Sure, but it's just a second.

No one will notice when we
put some pieces back together.

Taking care of your family
in these times is admirable.

Just don't put your life aside.

Would I like to see you
one of these days, ma'am...?

Pearl.

Well, if you ever come
back, knock on that door.

I'm always here, and I can play
the movies as often as I want.

Thanks.

It can leave.

Will you grant me this dance?

I am married!

Why did it take so long?

It's far, mom.

What's that in your head?

I found it in the middle of the road.

Do not put this indoors.

It could be cursed.

Wash your hair
before the lights go out.

When you're done,
help your father.

Don't let him sit
in his own mess.

I saw a movie today.
The girls were impeccable.

You can't make mistakes
in a group like that.

Absolute perfection is required.

Starting to make
movies must be lovely.

Are you still there?

Bless us, Lord, and these gifts
of yours that we are about to

receive from your generosity,
through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Amen.

The rest of the
money I gave you...

It didn't.

I can count, Pearl.
8 cents to go.

I bought some candy for the trip.

That's enough.

The sweet was your dinner.

The food I worked hard
to prepare myself won't be.

Mom, the road has been long.
I'm starving.

Maybe there's something left.

- Where are you going?
- I go to bed.

I didn't tell you to leave the table.

Sit down

We don't have much money
to feed ourselves in this house.

Times have changed, Pearl.

You can't be that irresponsible.

We have to survive
on our own, you and I.

You see how people
treat Germanic farmers.

The only reason we're
not sick or hungry yet is

because we're aware of
the way we conduct our lives.

I know, and I'm careful.

I will no longer allow you
to wander around in silly

fantasies instead of
shouldering your responsibilities.

This is a sign of weakness.

Your father and I didn't
raise you to be weak.

You got it?

Excellent. You can leave the table now.

Please Lord make me the biggest

star the world has ever seen.

And that I live far,
far from this place.

Amen.

Good morning, Pearl.

Hi Mitsy.

I liked your dress.

Thanks.

It's nice to be able to
breathe fresh air again.

It's the first time we've
left the house in weeks.

My mother is so
afraid of getting sick.

Mine too.

Well, we've been worried about

you here alone,
so we brought food.

It's very kind.

Are you okay? Are
you getting letters?

Well, my mother
is full of worry.

Maybe it's good to have no news.

(inaudible) pride got
him into this terrible war.

You know, there was a doctor giving
you certificates that you weren't eligible.

Anyone would not
miss the opportunity.

But not Howard.

First, he runs
away to be a farmer.

Now for the army.

What doesn't he
do to piss off Dad?

That isolation was enough for
(inaudible) one man, wasn't it?

Really.

No, not that (inaudible)

By God, it's just a pig.

Can I tell you a secret, Pearl?

Mom would kill me if she
knew what I intended to do.

There's going to be a dance
audition for Christmas at our church on

Saturday, to bring in guys from all
over the state during the holidays.

They'll put us in a group and we'll travel
to seven cities before the year is out!

Is not cool?

I would love to participate.

- Me too!
- Then we should go together!

- But you can't say anything.
- I would never say!

Excellent! It will be our secret.

Mitsy!

I better go.

We have three more
pigs to deliver this morning.

On Saturday.

OK.

Sisters-in-law have
to unite, don't they?

Mitsy, time to go.

See you later, Pearl.

Bye, Mitsy!

Charlie! It could be my chance!

Pearl?

Pearl!

Now.

I didn't expect to see you so soon.

Sit down.

I don't think you can watch
these movies every day for free.

Yeah, it's not a bad job.

Thanks.

So to what do I owe the pleasure?

I've been thinking a lot about
what you said to me that day.

Of not leaving my life aside.

Is well...

There's going to be a dance audition at the church.

I liked it.

Only...

I've never danced in
front of anyone before.

What if I'm not perfect?

You can do whatever
you want if you feel like it.

I want to.

I know that nothing
will stop you from that.

What do you want to watch?

Palace Follies?

Come on, you've seen this one.

How about something different tonight?

What about...

How about a movie that...

Has anyone ever seen?

Okay.

I got this one when I
was still serving in France.

You live here?

Sometimes I lay my
head on this pillow, but...

I wouldn't say I live
in a particular place.

I must be what
people call a bohemian.

I don't know how it is...

It means I can live
wherever I want.

It looks like a dream.

As long as I don't try to wake up.

What is it?

Watch.

''Hello, girls, want a ride?''

You've never seen anything
like this before, have you?

There's all kinds of experimental
footage like this out there.

Is it legal?

(inaudible)

film? Not.

Not in a place like this.

Eventually it will.

People pay upfront to see this.

This will revolutionize
the industry.

And I, for example, intend
to capitalize on a narrative.

''Please give me some.''

It's real.

There is no
disagreement, we all have a

fascination with seeing
people as they really are.

I don't like reality.

- I mean, where I live.
- Then go away.

It's not that simple.

Course is. There's
a road right there.

It will take you straight to New York.

One day, my mom and
dad won't be here anymore.

I can do whatever I want.

What if it's too late?

The truth, Pearl... is that
we only get one chance in life.

If you don't do what you want
early, you won't get another chance.

If only they died.

Sorry?

Anything.

It's nice to be able to talk
to someone about changes...

I've been stuck on
this farm for so long...

Sometimes I worry that
I'm not like other people.

Why does everyone
want to be like each other?

I don't know.

I think it's more peaceful.

Did you mean it when you said
you'd like to see me in a movie?

Of course yes.

I would do anything for that.

Well, everyone will travel abroad
when this pandemic passes.

That's what I'll do.

The art is most acclaimed in Europe.

You can be whoever you want there.

Seriously?

You can be in movies like this.

I would watch you.

Have to go now.

Thanks.

- Per?
- For seeing me tonight.

What are you looking at?

Theda!

Soon I'll be gone.

I can't stay here anymore.

Howard who was
supposed to take me away.

It will be easier for me if it
doesn't look like I abandoned you.

You understand?

I love you, Daddy,
but that's not life.

Pearl?

What are you doing?

Talking to Dad.

You need to go home with him.

Why do you hate me mom?

I just want what's best.

When will I have what I want?

One day you will understand that
having what you want is not that important.

No matter how much you have,
life can subvert your expectations.

You have to be prepared for
that if you want to be happy.

Go back inside.

Where are you?

Stop looking at me.

- How did you know?
- I'm not blind.

- Get your food and go to the cabin.
- It's freezing outside!

He should have thought before
putting his father in danger.

Isolate yourself until
you know you are not sick.

It's just right.

There's a dance
test in town tomorrow.

- I will participate.
- No, you won't.

I will go.

- Why?
- I'm good enough.

Good enough for what?

It's just this once.

Why are you so
ungrateful these times?

Your life has always been easy. (inaudible)

You always had a roof over
your head and your belly full.

How can you not see my
sacrifice for you and your father?

How do you think (inaudible)?

I can spend the rest of my life
on this farm with you and daddy,

And whatever. But I
will be young only once.

If I go to this audition
and I don't get picked,

I'll come home and never
bring it up again, I swear.

But I need to at least try, or
I'll regret it for the rest of my life.

Please Mom, you have
no idea what I'm capable of.

Oh, I know.

I saw what you do in secret.

And believe me, no one would.

Do you think it is (inaudible)?

(inaudible) He would notice
and be just as scared as I am.

You're wrong.

I am?

What role model do
you want to become?

Want to ditch your mom and
dance for a bunch of stupid boys?

Not to mention the disease
you can catch and spread.

Saw what she did to her father.
Is this what you want for yourself?

Maybe you want that for me too.

- Of course.
- Stop lying!

I can't stand to hear you anymore.

I've had enough of your
stubbornness! You will be nothing.

Stop before you
hurt someone else.

Evil takes over you.

As long as you're in your right
mind, I won't let you leave this farm.

You can not stop me.

Oh I can.

You have no idea
what I can do to you.

You would never understand
what it's like to carry that burden.

I spend my days feeding and cleaning
snot from the man I'm married to!

How dare you speak of regrets?

I should be his
wife, not his mother!

Never talk to me like that
again, do you understand me?

- Sorry.
- No! You do not care!

Want to end this?

Take it!

Isn't that what you want?

Maybe I should kill him myself for you so
we don't have to take care of him anymore.

And let us worry only
about your petty dreams.

So that we can both go to this test.

Your husband is gone, and so is mine.
I wish I could stop working!

I can't have what I want either?

Do what you want.

You want to go, go.
But if you fail...

And you go.

Don't forget what it feels
like to have failed. Because

that's how I feel all the
time, without exception.

They've already taken everything I had.

What more do you want from me?

I just don't want
you (inaudible)

I HATE YOU!

How dare you hit me in the face?
You better not yell at me!

BUT I'LL GO!

I WILL BE A STAR!

ALL THE WORLD WILL KNOW MY NAME!

Where are you going?
It's not even six in the morning.

I need to practice.

I need to be perfect
for the test on the day.

Do you still think
I'm pretty enough?

I don't think anything has
changed in the last 24 hours.

Changed, yes.

You forgot that last time.

I'm glad you're back.

Me too.

Let me give you a ride.

You know?

I think not.

Good...

Hard to know who is who these
days with everyone wearing masks.

Wait here.

Dad, I'm sorry.

I'll come clean you up, okay?

I have a visitor now.

In between!

This is my father.

Nice to meet you sir.

Let's go to my room.

I've lived on this farm ever since.

It doesn't look so bad.

But is.

What was this?

Anything.

Tell me more about
Europe. Where are we going?

I think I'd better take a look.

Everything is fine.

Okay, sorry.

But whatever it is,
we can't just ignore it.

- By God, it could be your father.
- It's not him.

Stay.

What's wrong with you?

Anything.

It's just the dog.

She made a mess in the kitchen when
I left so I locked her in the basement.

I want to show you something.

This is Charlie.

She is always hungry. We can't
handle her hunger like we used to.

And here's Mary.
Isn't she cute?

This is Francis.

They are my favorite audience.

I nicknamed each one
after my favorite stars,

I've done so many shows
for them over the years.

I'm sad to say goodbye, but I can't
go back and give up on my dream now.

We've had more
animals, but they died.

And your dog?

What?

- What's his name?
- We don't have a dog.

You said yes.
It's in the basement.

Oh yes.

Yup.

Well...

Damn it.

I have to go.

- What?
- Well, I have to work.

But you were going to practice,
weren't you? Need to warm up.

It's not time to relax
yet, don't you think?

It was good to see you, Pearl.

Did i do something wrong?

Not.

So why are you weird with me?

I don't know what it means.

What you saw?

I did not see anything.

You're lying.

- I'm not.
- Yes, it is.

I know because I feel everything intensely.

Look, I have to
work. See you later.

- When?
- What?

- When will I see you?
- I don't know, Pearl.

It's just a way of talking.

You're not taking me to
Europe, are you? Be sincere.

- What did I do wrong?
- Anything.

- Calm down...
- NO!

WHY ARE YOU LEAVING ME?
IF I DID NOTHING WRONG

THEN I DON'T UNDERSTAND,
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING ME?

I like you. I just...

TELL ME THE TRUTH!

WHY ARE YOU LEAVING ME?
WHAT YOU SAW?

- WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS?
- Pearl, you're scaring me.

OK?

I wish you luck with your test.

In truth.

You won't leave me here.

I WILL NOT CONTINUE IN THIS PLACE!

NOTHING WILL HOLD ME HERE!

DID YOU HEAR ME?

ANYTHING!

NEITHER YOU,

NOR HOWARD,

NOT MOM,

NOBODY!

I want you to remember
what it's like to feel this way.

Because that's how I felt
every time he looked at me.

Okay, Daddy, I'll clean you up.

Don't look at me like that.

What do you think?

Thank you for everything.

I know you will be proud of me.

You are loved.

Goodbye! To the next!

Ah, thanks you came!

- I thought you wouldn't come again.
- Sorry.

I had a lot to do at home.

Well I've been a rag.

I was worse than I imagined.
I ended up getting this damn flu.

- Where are your bags?
- What I need doesn't fit in a suitcase.

Our. You are confident.

It is said that they choose
only one woman per city.

It has to be me.

I better not say
that out loud, Pearl.

Well, if it's not
me, I hope it's you.

It has to be me.

Next!

Starly Collins.

I won't say I'm sorry for her.

Some people seem like they're
God's favorites, you know?

Their time always
comes sooner or later.

I feel bad saying
this. She is a nurse.

I don't know how to do something like that.

Oh Pearl. I'm nervous.

What if they laugh
at me after rehearsal?

My God, I couldn't handle this.

How are you so calm?

I'm just more used to it.

Sir...

Want to switch places?

I don't know if I can
do this. I'm terrified.

- What?
- Let's switch, Pearl.

Before they call again.

We will.

Thanks.

You're a good friend.

am I?

Of course yes.

Sisters-in-law have to unite, don't they?

Next.

Your turn, Pearl.

Show what you are capable of.

I will show them.

Good luck.

ready?

Appreciate.

But we will have to refuse.

Sorry?

Pardon. You're just not
what we're looking for.

That was the best
dance I've ever done.

Yes, it was great.

But we already have other
women like you in the group

and we are looking for
something different today.

He understands?

More typical American,
young and blonde.

We're looking for
someone with the X-factor.

What?

Next?

We will.

I will not go.

I'm afraid so.

If you don't go...

Please.

You don't understand how I need it.

Next in line, please.

I can do better.

Come on, honey, you don't
want to make a fuss. Nevermind.

Please!

Just give me one more chance.

We will.

No!

I-I'm a star!

Let's go, please.

No! I am a star!

Please! I am a star!

Sorry, we need to go.

Please someone help me!

Help me!

No!

No!

Pearl?

I'll take you home.

Is that our pig?

Should I call your mother?

Not.

I'll get you something to drink.

Mom was right.

I will never leave this farm.

And where would you like to go?

- Europe.
- Europe?

What for? It will be in ruins.

You'll never find Howard there.

Hey, don't be like that.

I know you're sad, but you
don't have to be so affected by it.

It's just a nasty church group.

It's all about the money, you know?
It's just what they think about.

- You do not understand.
- What I do not understand?

Say, Pearl.

What is the problem?

I do not feel well.

You're not seeing
someone, are you?

No, that's not it.

Fortunately.

If I sneaked out and brought
someone other than my husband...

My father and mother would kill me.

I'm worried that there might
be something wrong with me.

What you mean?

I seem to lack something in
me that everyone else has.

Did you tell Howard?

I've never said anything
like that to anyone.

I'm afraid of what
others would think.

Pearl...

Howard is her husband.

He loves you. Don't be
afraid and say how you feel.

I'm afraid of what he would say.

Try talking to me first.

Pretend I'm Howard.

And say whatever comes to mind.

- I can not.
- Yes, you can.

Come on, loud and clear.

Same?

Yup.

Trust me.

Howard...

Go ahead, Pearl.

I hate you for leaving me here alone
and sometimes I wish you would die.

Sorry.

It's bad to feel it,
but it's the truth.

I became interested
in another man.

I know you wouldn't want to
know that I slept with another man

But I swear it was just one time.

It was a mistake.

I didn't want him and now I see.

I just want things to go back to the
way they were before but I don't see how.

Not after everything I've done.

What else did you do, Pearl?

Oh Howard...

I realized that I (inaudible)

There was a time when I was flattered
to have bonded with someone like you.

You are such a good
person and I know it.

I always try to be
careful with your heart.

I never wanted you to be jealous.

It's horrible how it
makes you feel inside.

I know how bad it is. I get it.

When I see the lives of others,
it's easy to feel, because...

The truth is, I'm
not a good person.

Pearl, I think I should...

The reason I don't have eyes for
other men isn't to avoid hurting you.

It's because I know how lucky
I am to have your attention.

Maybe I'm a poor redneck,
Howard. But I'm not stupid.

I met you the moment
you decided to live with us.

You work hard like other
farmers but you are different.

You have a life out there.

A good place you can
come back anytime you want.

I really want to have this.

All my life I wanted to leave home
and you were my guarantee of leaving.

Then...

I made sure you never
knew who I really am.

And it worked very well.

So finally you took me
to see your house, and

your family, and it was
like I always dreamed.

A dream life.

At least I thought it was.

But you didn't.

You wanted to stay on this
farm and it upset me so much.

I thought...

he can't really want that.

How can you be so
cruel and selfish choosing

a life that you are
not truly happy with?

I got pregnant with you.

I never wanted to be a mother.

I loved feeling him grow inside
me. Even with all the bad things...

that made me feel like a sick animal.

How could I be
responsible for another life?

Life terrifies me.

It's difficult...

empty...

It's exhausting.

I was so relieved
when I lost him...

I got rid of that
suffocating weight

but the war came
and I lost you too.

Why did you leave me, Howard?

I hate feeling this way.

It's so pathetic.

People how do you
feel this way too?

I think not.

Your life seems perfect.

God has been so generous to you.

He never answers
any of my prayers.

And I don't know
why, what did I do?

What's my problem?

Please tell me,
maybe I can feel better.

I don't want to end
up like Mom did.

I want to be successful dancing
like the beautiful girls I watch.

I want so much to
have what they have...

I want to be perfect, loved
by as many people as possible

to pretend I don't spend
most of my time in pain.

Sometimes I wake up in
the middle of the night and

fear takes over me because
what if that's all life is?

What if this is what I deserve?

I am (inaudible)

I'm not pretty.

Pleasant or friendly.

I'm not smart.

Funny or safe.

I am exactly what Mom said.

I am weak.

And I don't know why,
what did I do wrong?

My family can't be like yours?

I hate not being able
to be in your shoes.

I'm afraid you'll
come home with me

like this and be scared
like everyone else.

I know what I did.

Bad things.

Terrible, dangerous
and deadly things.

I regret it now but I would be
lying if I said I didn't enjoy doing it.

I wanted to, but I liked it.

First I started
with small animals.

None that I cared
enough to feel bad about.

I liked.

Killing is easier
than you think.

But killing Mom and the
movie boy was different.

were more significant.

I hurt them so they would know what it's like to
suffer but other than that they didn't deserve it.

I didn't want to
do this, but I did.

Mom went (inaudible)

She just wanted to feel safe

at home and I understand.

I thought I hated her, but I
just wanted to feel safe too.

Howard...

I made so many mistakes...

And I don't know how
much longer I can take it.

I need to fix this.

Fix everything.

I need to fix everything
before you come back.

Maybe if I make this
farm the home you've

always wanted things
might be different...

I can forgive you.

I can be whoever
you want me to be.

Just don't leave me...

I do everything please...

I can't be alone it's so hard...

We can love each other.

I will do it for you.

If you really want to be with
me until death do us part...

That's enough?

Just this farm and the two of us?

The only thing I
want is to be loved.

Living without it
makes things so difficult.

I think I better go...

Mom will be worried
if I get home late.

You are afraid of me?

Not.

No, no problem.

Do you think I'm sick?

- No.
- Thanks.

I'm happy for you.

Per?

For getting your part
in the dance group.

You deserve.

But I couldn't...

Everything is fine.

No need to pretend.

I won't be upset.

If it's not me, let
it be you. Is not?

- But, Pearl...
- Don't lie to me.

Good...

Yup.

Thanks.

It will be cool to
dance all over the state.

I hope you'll come
and see me if you can.

You always get what you want.

You're young and I'm not blonde.

I need to go.

You won't say anything, will you?

Not.

I really love Howard.

I know.

No one needs to know.

I can fix things.

Could it be our secret, Mitsy?

Help!

Help me!

Someone please help me!

Help!

Help me please!

Please do not!

I won't tell anyone!

Please I swear!

No!

Please!

I do what you want!

This isn't about what I
want anymore, Mitsy.

It's about giving the
best of what I have.

No!

No!

Shine, shine little star...

I love you.

I love you.

Bless us, Lord, and these gifts
of yours that we are about to

receive from your generosity,
through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Home Sweet Home!

Pearl?

Pearl?

Howard?

I'm so glad you're back.

THE END