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[alarm clock beeps]

[radio announcer 1]
But strong winds from the West

mean it will feel far colder
with the windchill…

[announcer 2] So how can we protect
ourselves from the cold?

Winter is fast approaching.

[announcer 3] Time for winter boots?

[announcer 2]
The layering technique's more effective…

[gargles, sighs]

[announcer 3]
…this is also the magic of love.

[door closes]

[sighs, sniffs]

[dance music blaring]

[dance music playing]

[rap song playing]

[pop song playing]

[sighs]

Hey, Louise. I don't know
if this you or your voice mail.

I love you. I love you.

I know it's over between us. Don't worry.

I just wanted to know if I had, uh,
left a sweater at your place.

The one you gave me? Uh…

[sobbing] …I can't find it anywhere.

[pop song playing]

[tires screech]

[gasps, breathing shakily]

[gasps]

[groaning]

[breathing heavily]

[grunts]

[grunts, breathing heavily]

[line ringing]

Hi. Hello?

There's-- There's been an-- an accident…

[police officer] Do you want to tell me
how this accident happened?

Uh, well, uh…

So I was walking. Uh, I was just walking.

And then, uh,
a car drove past really fast.

Uh, then it swerved and i-it flipped over.

Are you drunk now?

Uh, I've had a few-- few drinks
at my roommate's party, but…

[exhales]

Yeah, it's the tequila.
It's very flavorful.

Were you walking on the side
of the road or in the middle?

No, no. On the side of the road.
I wasn't messing around, I swear.

Do you smoke weed on occasion?

No.

But we've all partied a little, right?

[clears throat]

[police officer 2]
Okay. So, according to you,

the driver just lost control
of the vehicle on his own?

Yeah, I guess so. I mean,
I told you I didn't see much, okay?

[police officer 1]
Yeah, it's okay. It's okay. Leave him be.

If you remember anything,
you can contact me at this number.

-[whispers] Okay.
-You can go now.

[sirens blaring]

[cell phone ringing]

[ringing continues]

Incoming call
Alil

-Hello?
-[Alil] Mr. Hermann?

-Uh…
-Where are you?

No, this is a mistake.
You see, I'm not-- This is not my pho--

Let's make sure we understand each other.

If you're not there by five o'clock,
we will kill your wife.

THE FRENCH MANS

Department of M&M
Planning Agency

-Hi, Vincent. Can I see your badge?
-Hi. Here.

[manager] I would like us to make progress
to prove our initiative is the right one

and that a bright future awaits our city.

Thanks, as you all know,
to the generosity of--

-Mr. Becker.
-[manager] Yes, exactly, Sandrine.

-Mr. Becker, our investor.
-[Sandrine giggles]

Excuse me. About the high-speed rail
project that might pass through the city,

-should we discuss it, or…
-No. Those are just rumors.

-Don't worry, Alain. Don't worry.
-Yeah.

We're presenting the project on Friday.

Thanks for showing up. What's your excuse?

Sandrine, what you're doing is great.

-You're giving it your all, but ease up.
-Yeah.

[manager] Health comes first, okay?

Vincent, have you worked on the slogan?

Yep. It's coming along.

-He's been saying that for two weeks.
-No. But I-- I've jotted down some ideas.

We're listening.

Well, I still need to put
some finishing touches--

-Come on, just read them.
-Just to see where you're going with it.

Okay, but I don't know if I, um…

I…

[paper rustling]

[sighs]

Beaucastel is dead! Long live Beaucastel!

Okay, it's-- Okay.

"Beaucastel is dead!
Long live Beaucastel!"

Anything else?

Alive and well in Beaucastel. No, I mean--

Life is swell in Beaucastel.
It's more subtle.

-Come see me later, either way, okay?
-Yes.

Back to work, then. Have fun, everyone.

François, bring me the expense reports
from the last meeting, please. Thank you.

I got this.

[Alain]
We're going to kick you off the project.

I told them you let us down.

This is crazy. We give you a shot
and this is what we get?

Well, I witnessed a car accident.
Are you happy?

Please, don't get me
mixed up in your lies.

[mail clerk] Whatever you do, don't move.

-[rubber band pings]
-[laughs]

I told you not to move! Not my fault.
[chuckles]

I told you, whatever you do,
don't move. [laughs]

Right in the eye! [chuckles]

Mr. Piquette's mail.

It's Piquet.

[mail clerk] Is Mr. Piquette free
this evening?

No. Mr. Piquet is busy tonight.

So am I, actually, I'm just realizing.

Uh, so how about Friday night, huh?

No, I can't do Friday night.

Yeah, I hear you, bro. Some nights are
crazy, just, like, busy, busy, busy,

It's-- I might even say "over busy,"
you know.

My mom, she calls me "busy bee."

"Hey, Alban!"
It's Alban here, Alban there.

-Let's just say I'm popular.
-[Vincent] That's obvious.

What? Hey. Fist bump.

Fist bomb!

-Go on.
-[makes explosion sound]

[Alban] That's it. Carry on.

Excuse me, excuse me.

Yeah! Oh, just one last thing, guys,
if you don't mind.

Your attention for two minutes.

Two weeks ago,
I put up a little poster for laser tag,

but… [laughs]
…there aren't many attendees.

I'm sure it must've slipped your minds
because you just work, work.

I get that. This is
a for-profit organization, not a charity.

But we can still have fun too.

So, how about if we form
a few small teams, okay?

Sandrine?

I'm sorry, I can't, Alban.
I have mild epilepsy.

Uh, these are gonna go like hotcakes.

There are only 20 spots… [laughs]

…and once things get going,
well, it's gonna be tough.

-Alain?
-I'm not interested.

[Alban] Alain's not interested either.

-Uh…
-[Alain] Okay. Listen, Alban. Uh…

No one wants to participate
in your laser tag,

or go-kart races or "Mad Wasabi" parties.

Anyone up for a contest
to see who can eat the most wasabi?

No? Nobody?

Sounds like fun, though.

I might be, uh, on Saturday,
I'm available.

Yeah? Vince?

You're a good guy. You're my man.

Hey, partners forever, man! All right!

Hey, we're on the same team,
I'm telling you.

We're gonna take them out.
We'll smoke 'em one by one.

This is what I call the snowball effect.
Someone signs up, everyone follows.

And by the way,
there are only two of us right now.

So, if there are only two of us,
it's gonna cost Vince a fortune.

We don't want that.

Can we work now?

Well, Mr. "Can-we-work,"
just so you know, you don't decide.

Besides, stop saying "Mad Wasabi."

That's not right. It's "Wasabi Madness."

I can't help it if you can't read.

Amateur hour.

Buh-bye, everyone.

[cell phone ringing]

-Your phone's ringing.
-No.

Yes, it is, Vincent.

-It's coming from your drawer.
-No, I don't think so.

-It's coming from there.
-No, no. It's not ringing anymore.

It stopped.

-[Sandrine sighs]
-Come on. Just-- just get out of here.

You're stressing me out staring at me.

I have slogans to…

[sighs]

Alil
voice mail: 1 new message, 7 missed calls

[drawer closes]

[clicking]

[police officer 2]
Sergeant Burlou. Beep. Message.

Yes, hello, uh, I'm Vincent Piquet.

The young man
from the accident this morning.

After you left, I found a cell phone.

[manager] Vincent.
I'm waiting for you in my office.

Okay, I really can't talk about it
right now on voice mail.

Could you call me back a little later?
Thank you.

Late night?

-Uh, no.
-No?

No. Why?

You called me 13 times.

At three in the morning.

Pocket call.

Mmm. [scoffs]

You left me 13 messages.

[exhales sharply] I'm sorry.

[sighs, chuckles]

-You have my keys?
-I--

Uh, yeah, but I-I haven't even opened
my boxes yet.

It all happened so fast, so…

[sighs] Vincent, it's been two months.

Yeah, but I thought we were
on a temporary break.

It's not temporary.

[sighs, clears throat]

Vincent, the next few days will be crucial
for me, for the future of my career.

-I need to have a clear head. I need--
-I miss you, Louise.

-Stop.
-I love you.

We talked about this.

I need someone less fragile,
capable of making decisions on his own.

I'm not fragile.

Capable of making decisions on your own?

I made my own decision to love you.

Okay. No. This can't be, Vincent.

I need your report today.

If I don't have it for the meeting
with Mr. Becker tomorrow,

I'm gonna look like an idiot.

Please.

Yeah. You'll have it.

Thanks.

[sighs]

Back to work.

-[chuckles] Okay. [sighs]
-Yes.

[door closes]

[sighs]

[automated message] You have
one new message. Today at 11:07 a.m.

[Alil] You want to play games with us,
Mr. Hermann?

This is what happens when you play games
with us.

-[hostage screaming on phone]
-[Vincent breathing heavily]

[Alil]
If you talk to the police, she's dead.

If you want to see your wife again,
you answer the phone.

[automated message] End of new messages.

[sighs, huffs]

Vince. Obviously, these guys are crazy.

They're sick. Really sick.
I'm telling you, man.

And if you want my opinion,
and I know you do,

they don't know who they're dealing with.

They're not gonna be happy.

Because they if they were looking for us,

-they're gonna find us.
-What are you saying?

We're not the ones he's after, Alban.
It's the guy from the car accident.

What are you talking about?
"The guy from the car crash."

He's out of the picture. Next.

-It's not a game.
-But, Vince…

Imagine that, "the brave men," you know?
The protectors of the innocent.

The defenders of good against evil.

-This is us.
-Stop talking nonsense.

We're not in Hollywood.
We're in the middle of nowhere.

Yes, I know.

All I'm saying is, now we have to
come up with a plan of action, okay?

And stick to it.

So the last thing we do is,
uh, is tell the police.

No.

-Did you call the police?
-But--

Oh, no.

[stammers] They said they'd kill her.

Oh, I know. I called them earlier.
But I didn't know.

[sighs] And what did you say?

They didn't pick up. I left a message.

Okay, from now on,
forget about this telephone.

-Okay? It's radio silence.
-That's ridiculous.

It is not ridiculous.
It is our moment. Okay?

We've been chosen.

Stop it!
We haven't been chosen for anything.

I mean, I'm an office worker, Alban.

You-- You deliver mail! You're 45.
You still live with your mother.

-Excuse me, do you think you're a hero?
-It happens once in a lifetime--

-[shouting] But I--
-Stop.

I don't want it to happen.
I didn't want it to happen to me.

I don't want it to happen to me.

I haven't slept all night.
I have a ton of overdue work.

-Louise is gonna kill me.
-[sighs]

If this phone had rung three seconds
later, I would have never heard it.

You're right. I know.

-[grunting]
-Stop!

Now, you calm down. You pull yourself
together and listen to me.

Well, it's true, you're right.

If that phone had rung three seconds
later or earlier,

it would've have been different.

But there's someone somewhere
who needs us.

And that's a person we have to save.

Otherwise,
there will be blood on your hands.

[Alain] Oh, there you are, Vincent.

Uh, what are you doing there?

[Alban] Uh…

We just were having coffee.

There's a Sergeant Burlou
from the police station

who's asking for you on the phone.

He says you called.

[Alban inhales]

[exhales deeply]

What do I say?

T-Tell them it's a mistake.

You're a great guy, Vince.

You're a really great guy, man.

You're a gentleman.

Now, you put down that plant
and you come with me.

We split like nothing happened, okay?

[Vincent] I mean,
the guy must be in the hospital.

We find him, give him back his cell phone
and end of story.

Yeah, but what if they call back?

They said in the message
that they were gonna call you back.

Yes, well, we pick up
and explain it to 'em.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Stop.

"We" won't. You will.
They can't know that I'm in on the game.

In on the "game"?

-Yes. Hey, hey, hey.
-[scoffs]

We need the element of surprise,
all right?

Yeah, so when they find out I'm involved,
they're gonna shit their pants.

-No. No one's gonna shit anyone's pants.
-Yes, they are.

-[Louise] Oh.
-[Vincent] Oh.

-Uh, where are you going?
-[Vincent] No, no. Uh--

-Um, you know, we, um, we were just, um…
-We're gonna buy some candy.

That's it. Do you want anything?

-Uh, yes. My report.
-[Vincent] Oh.

Your report is finished.

Really? Where is it?
Why isn't it on my desk?

Because I just have to print it.

[Louise] Vincent.

-You'll have it as soon as I--
-No. Right now.

-I'm going.
-You're not going anywhere without me.

-Okay?
-Yes, okay, okay.

Just "okay, okay"?

-Yes, I promise.
-You promise?

-I promise.
-Promise who?

[sighs] I promise you.

[photocopier beeps]

Ah.

I-I just brought you the file.

Okay. Great.

Thanks a lot. [chuckles]

Vincent, uh--

Yes?

Um…

I'm sorry if I was a little harsh earlier.

-No, it's all right.
-It's difficult to talk to each other.

Though, the thing is, I am…

My boss.

Mmm, that's it.

And…

You don't like people gossiping about us.

-Mm-hmm.
-I know.

Hold on.

We can…

We can talk about it a bit if you want.

-Okay.
-Hmm?

-Great.
-Yeah. Good.

I want you to know that I--

I plan to go out with friends very soon.

Cool.

Okay. No, well, if you…

-You do what you want.
-Well, with no ulterior motive. Right now.

-I thought it would be good if I--
-[cell phone ringing]

-Now, I'm trying to be honest with you.
-[ringing continues]

-Vincent, this is important.
-I really have to take this call.

Hello?

I can't believe it.

-[Alil] So, you finally decided to answer.
-Yes, but I--

-Did you get my message?
-Yes, of course.

-But there's been a mistake--
-Shut up and listen to me now, pal.

Okay, no problem.

And, you know,
you can call me pal, it's fine.

You're pretty calm for a guy
whose wife's been kidnapped.

Maybe you forgot you have a wife.

-Let me refresh your memory.
-[hostage screaming on phone]

No! Don't do that. It's okay. Stop! Stop!
It's okay, I'll do whatever you want.

Oh, sorry. He's playing a joke on me.
I don't know.

-Tell him you'll call him back later.
-Shh.

-Who's there?
-Uh-- No one. I'm alone.

-Don't talk to the police.
-No, no. Absolutely not. I p-- I promise.

Listen carefully.
We're changing the meeting place.

-Yeah?
-Do you know the old Fertex factory?

Uh, yes?

Be there at exactly five o'clock.

Five o'clock. Okay.

No. No way
you're leaving the office that early.

Uh, well, could we make it six o'clock?

Who do you think you are?

You think you're the one
calling the shots?

No, it's just that at 6:00
I can be there for sure.

No. [sighs]

9:00 p.m. The Fertex factory.

-And don't forget the money.
-Uh, 9:00 p.m.?

-Isn't that a bit late, sir?
-[line beeping]

Hello? So-- [laughs] Oh--

All right. Okey dokey.
That works for me. See you.

I'm so sorry.

Can you tell me what's going on?

Don't lie to me.

[sighs] Okay. A woman's been kidnapped.

Okay. Get out of my office.

We go to the hospital, we find this
Mr. Hermann, we give him back his phone,

tell him he has an appointment tonight.
Period.

Why do you even want to go to--
to your house first?

-We need some gear!
-What kind of gear?

What will happen if the guy from
the accident is dead? What then?

I have no idea, Alban!
I don't know. We'll see. We'll improvise.

No. We're not going to improvise.

No. I can't allow myself to improvise.
I leave that to the amateurs.

I'm telling you. I'm gonna play it smart.

-Are you ready for that?
-It doesn't make sense to me at all.

-I don't understand, Alban.
-How am I going to play it?

In what way will I play it?

-Smart?
-Yes, exactly.

-Mom?
-[Alban's mother] Yes?

Come here!

-Oh, you're not alone for once!
-Hello, ma'am.

-Oh. Hello. [chuckles]
-Hello, ma'am.

-I am Solange, Alban's mom.
-And I'm Vincent, Alban's…

-Oh, you're the famous Vincent! [laughs]
-Uh, yes. I suppose.

Uh, Mom, I need you to
listen to me carefully.

We're in a tough spot.

I need you to make us some sandwiches
and let us borrow your car.

What's happening? Where are you going?

[sighs] You know I don't like it
when you borrow my car.

It's an emergency, Mom. It's… [grunts]

Vincent has an appointment
at the hospital. It's urgent.

Are you sick?

He has issues with fertility.

Oh, you poor thing.

Come on, Mom. Please, be quick!
We're in a hurry!

-Okay, listen, give me ten minutes.
-No. I'm giving you five minutes!

Because you're
the best sandwich maker ever.

-Okay, then. Green light!
-[makes explosion sound]

-[Solange laughs] Let's go.
-[Alban] Come on, Vince.

Okay. The preparation phase.

This is the most important step,

because if we forget anything here,
we're done for.

So, here's my hat.

And this is a small backpack.
It's really convenient.

This way we can keep our hands free.

I'll take some energy drinks.
I'll bring two for you.

-Do you like energy drinks?
-Mm-hmm.

I'll take two each. That's enough. Three?

-No, no. Two.
-Two? Okay.

I'll take three for myself
because I drink a lot.

-Granola?
-Hmm?

-Granola?
-Hmm.

Protein bars? They're important.
Very effective.

I'll take these little frankfurters,
they're delicious.

-No, but that's not--
-They're easy to eat in the car.

I'll take two jars
so that we each have one.

You can just hold them between your legs.

That makes it easy when you're driving.
Just don't spill in Mom's car.

Solar charger.
I'll put it in the front pocket.

I'm saying where I put these things so if
I ask you for it, you'll know where it is.

Road map.

In case technology fails us.

I'll put it in the little front pocket
so it's easy to find.

Uh, tranquilizers.

-Do you have allergies?
-No. You can bring them.

Okay. They're easy to chew.

You can snack on them even while
you're driving. I'll take one for each.

And now the most important thing: weapons.

[grunts] My personal paintball gun.

That way, if things get out of hand,
paintballs will save us.

Their clothes will be stained.

I hear you.
You're right, I won't bring it.

On the other hand, we'll take my strobe.

-We're taking the strobe.
-I'll take the strobe.

Yeah. It comes in handy
in case of traffic. This could save us.

-[Vincent] Sure, bring it. You never know.
-Yeah.

-Okay, Alban. We have to go now.
-Oh, yeah. Wait, wait.

You know, we're--
we're just returning a phone. Okay?

So we don't have to take swords, uh,
gloves, things.

Trust me on this.

If things go south,
we'll be glad we're well-equipped.

EMERGENCY

[parking brake clicks]

[people chattering]

[Vincent] Hi.

Hello. Uh, we'd like to visit Mr. Hermann.

He had a car accident
and he was hospitalized this morning.

-Are you family?
-Uh, no.

Yes, yes, yes. We're family.

But he doesn't want to say he's our father
because we had a difficult childhood.

[stammers] Well, I'll skip the details,
but it's okay now.

Everything is settled.

But, um-- Ma'am, we're not mad
or resentful. We're a tight-knit family.

Then, can I see some ID, please?

Ah, there it is. Here we go.

-ID… I don't…
-Wait. Here. Look.

He's more than five euros.

You give us the information,
you get to keep it.

-Excuse him. He's out of line.
-Deal?

Let's keep it simple.

-[Vincent] Okay.
-Fine.

-Excuse me. A few minutes, everyone.
-That's all I needed…

It's-- It's really important.

Something totally unbelievable
is happening.

I'm here with my brother.

-Isn't that right, Bro?
-Yes, yes.

Our father had
a very serious car accident this morning.

He's in critical condition,
and they won't let us in to see him!

Do you think that's normal?

-No.
-We can't even go and give him a hug.

He's on an IV. He's on morphine!

He may already be gone.
His bags are packed. Game over.

We're just asking to see him for one hour!
Just one hour!

We're not allowed to. Why?
Because of paperwork!

I know it's hard for you.

You're underpaid.
There aren't enough beds.

Uh, people are rude to you.

I know! I bet they even steal
your pens from the front desk.

-It's true.
-So, do we give up, huh?

No. We're not giving up.

Because you're fantastic people.

Great doctors! You're all incredible.

You're a courageous stretcher-bearer!

Nurse, you are unforgettable!

You are patient patients!

And, by the way, you are too, ma'am.

And, correct me if I'm wrong, but I'd say
you're the sunshine in this hospital.

Is that not so? Am I wrong, Bro?

-No, no, no, no.
-What you do here may be

-the most noble profession of all.
-So?

[Alban] Do us a favor, please,

and never forget one thing:

inside of you there is
a little heart beating,

and this little heart
belongs to the human species.

The rest of the world envies humanity.

You are humans.
You're human beings above all.

Thank you for the applause.
Thank you for the applause.

[crowd applauding]

[indistinct chatter]

And remember to make France great again!

Thank you!

Thank you so much for hearing me out!

Bravo.

Hey, hey, hey, hey. Come here.

[sighs] Your father's in the Trauma Ward,
the third floor.

-Thanks. Thanks a lot.
-That's better.

-And never forget one thing: no matter--
-No. That's enough. That's enough.

All good.

Well done.

IWAMM.

IWAMM.

-IWAMM?
-Yeah.

Information Warfare
through Mind Manipulation.

It's a technique
developed by the Navy SEALs.

You used a Navy SEAL technique
on that poor receptionist?

Yeah. Sometimes you gotta act fast.

[elevator doors open]

[machines beeping]

[whispering] That's him. That's him.

-[Alban] That's him?
-Yes.

-Are you sure it's him?
-Sorry. Yes. Oh, my…

Hey, boss.

Hey! Hey! Look who's here! Hey!
[claps hands]

No reaction. Hey. Come on, dude.

Boo! Hey! [shouts]

-[Alban huffing]
-No.

If you ask me, he's a goner.

-[shouts]
-[gasps]

-Oh.
-[patient coughs]

He's not in a coma.

[inhales sharply] Who are you?

I'm Vincent Piquet.

I witnessed your car accident
this morning.

I'm the one who called 911.

Then your phone started buzzing,
so I answered.

I know everything.

I-- No worries, I didn't tell the police,
but your wife's in great danger.

The kidnappers have agreed to meet me
tonight at nine o'clock.

Yeah.

I thought by giving you back your phone,
you could take it from here.

But now, seeing you…

You know, I'm-- I'm no hero.

But I promise to do
everything in my power to save your wife.

Well said.

We'll do everything.

But…

what are you talking about?

You had an accident this morning.

-Well, yes.
-Yes. In a black BMW.

-Yes?
-Yes. And this…

this is your phone.

-No.
-Yes, it is.

-[patient] It's not my phone.
-[sighs]

-Yes, it is.
-My phone is on the nightstand, there.

And, besides…

I don't even have a wife.

-What?
-[grunts]

[Vincent exhales sharply]

So now we have to find out
who the owner of this phone is.

No problem. Nine o'clock
at the Fertex factory. That's it.

No. Alban, we can't go empty-handed.

We're not going without cash.

You said it yourself
that these guys are dangerous.

-So, uh, I don't want to die.
-Yes, but we can't back out now.

You gave your word to that guy,
that we're gonna save his wife.

But she's not his wife!

-Well…
-And anyway, you--

-We don't have the cash.
-I know, but we can't do nothing.

We're that woman's only chance now.

[sighs] Yes, I know that.

[Alban] Vince. Vince.

Can you feel your heart beating,
my friend?

Can you feel the blood
rushing through your veins?

Can you feel the adrenaline pumping?
The force of justice?

Because we're gonna deal
with some bad people, all right?

And we're going to have to show our claws.

-[muffled screaming]
-[tires screeching]