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You know, you don't need all that make-up to go to work.

It's just an interview. And first impressions are everything.

You'll burn yourself!

You do it then.

I'm coming.

Eat.

That's what was good about your father...

He let me do as I pleased. He was a real man.

- God rest his soul. - You eat it, I don't want it.

God rest his soul.

- Do they ever say anything about me? - Who?

- At work. - Why would they talk about you?

You have no idea...

People love to talk about me!

It's the story of my life.

The TV will go over there.

When you get back, start unpacking.

Every day you say you're going to do it.

We'll worry about where to put the TV when we can afford one.

The view is lovely from out here.

Fatima-Zahra, I missed you.

I thought you'd never call.

A beauty like you in a town like this... How could I let you go?

Thank you.

I suppose it's true that I'm a city girl at heart.

You know, I once worked in a huge hotel...

...and spoke to foreigners every day.

- A worldly woman. - You could say that, yes!

But I think I could settle here. Small towns have their charms after all...

- You're right! - Right?

You're right!

You're not taking me too far, are you?

The river hasn't flowed for years.

There's no rain.

- Nice necklace. - You think so?

Take it off.

- What? - Give me the necklace! And the bag!

Hurry up!

Just Taoufiq? He doesn't have a surname?

No.

So you were in the middle of nowhere, wearing all your gold...

...with a man you don't know?

We were just walking.

Just walking?

Sister, please...

I just want my jewelry back.

It's all I have.

I understand. Take a seat, I'll call you in a moment.

They think you're cute.

They're ugly. Eat.

What's that on your eye?

My heel came loose and I fell flat on my face.

Who sold them to you?

Some guy in the souk.

Show me where. He can't get away with that.

Selim, get back here! I already went. He's gone.

Town of crooks and chancers! That's just how it is.

He's lucky, the asshole.

Look at me.

You do care about your old mum, really.

What's up with you today?

What did they say to you at the interview?

Listen, Selim. Go ask for your week's pay.

We're leaving this place.

Take this.

I'll be right back.

- Hello! - Hello!

- How are you doing? - Good.

Brother, I was wondering if you could help me out...

I hated that place anyway. I'd burn it down if I could.

What?

I said I'd burn that place down if I could!

THE DAMNED DON'T CRY

Selim, look.

Did you steal that?

Just eat and stop asking questions.

Eat.

If you sell some of your gold, we can rent a room.

Then I'll find work and buy it back.

The jewelry Dad gave you, not the plastic stuff you always wear.

What do you think?

Yes, okay.

So everything will be fine.

I'm happy you'll finally see your grandfather...

You've always wanted to meet him, haven't you?

Yes.

Hello?

Father?

Fatima-Zahra?

Hello Father, how are you?

How I've missed you.

Fatima-Zahra, I barely recognized you.

Only God stays the same.

Selim, say hello to your grandfather.

Hello.

Imagine, arriving just in time to see little Naima marry!

How lucky!

I can't believe how long it's been.

Look at this one, almost a man already!

Hamdullah.

Tell me, where are you now? Casablanca?

Well, we've seen a lot of places.

Haven't we?

You know me, I can't bear to be pinned down...

I love seeing something new every day.

Fatima-Zahra, the modern woman! That's what we always said.

You've got a lot of luggage with you...

Are you travelling somewhere?

We have guests on the way. The house is going to fill up.

Don't worry, we can sleep anywhere.

If you're really going to stay...

You should make yourself useful.

God knows how many people she's invited to this wedding!

Of course, sister. But there's still time, isn't there?

The oven is tiny, I've been baking in batches for a week already.

Here.

Do something.

- Hello. - Hello.

Where's your mother?

How should I know?

Hello!

Where is everyone?

Look!

It's for the wedding.

What do you think?

It's your style.

Oh, what a lovely caftan.

Where were you?

I went to borrow something for the wedding...

Selim. Go and play.

What?

- Selim, I want to speak to your mother. - Selim, do as she says.

I'm working myself to the bone.

And the first thing she does is go out and find a caftan.

Sister, if you chose to spend your life in that kitchen don't take it out on me.

What?

The kitchen? Did you hear that?

Did you hear what she said?

I've been dedicated to my parents my whole life.

I will not allow you to insult me!

Yes, maybe I should unchain myself from the kitchen

and go up to town with my face painted like a clown!

I wanted to study. I wanted a career. You know that.

A "career"! Is that what they call it these days?

The career that meant opening your legs for the first drunk you find!

That's not how it happened, and you know it.

If you were raped like you say, why did you keep it?

Was there really no other solution?

Why did you keep it?

Answer me!

Come on, answer me!

Selim! Get back here right now!

Thanks.

You'd think people would see a lady with all this luggage and lend a hand.

Selim, listen. What you heard wasn't the truth.

It's what I let them believe. So they'd leave us in peace...

You're sick in the head! If you say one more word I'll break your neck.

Who is this?

I don't know.

I thought it would make your life easier.

Tangier!

Last call for Tangier!

Selim.

Selim. Eat something, please.

Darling, would you mind fetching some water?

- What about the bags? - I'll get them.

You're from Marrakech?

Originally. But I've been here a long time.

Take my number.

06... 18, 93... 64, 71.

- Your name? - Moustapha.

A pleasure to meet you, Moustapha.

He's a landlord. He can help us.

We don't know anyone here!

You'll never change, will you? You make me sick.

And who's going to put a roof over our heads, you?

What are you doing?

Give me back my phone!

Give it to me now!

You won't find the number.

Can you even read?

You broke it?

The room's a little small but I think you'll like it.

Touriya, what are you doing out there? There's a draft.

You'll pay me the first of every month.

Make sure you bolt the door to the roof...

Or the wind will drive everyone crazy.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

It's a good price, isn't it?

Yes, it's good. Selim, I forgot the shampoo.

I'm going to get a job. And you'll stay home.

If you need to make a call, you can ask for my phone. Got it?

Fine. All I ever wanted is for someone to take care of me.

- Go and fix the place up, like we agreed. - Yes, yes. I'm going.

Whatever they ask, tell them you've done it 1,000 times.

Only agree to a low price if you think they'll take someone else.

Okay.

- See you later. - See you, darling.

I'm looking for someone to clean my house.

You. Get in.

What's up with you, kid?

- Hello. - All good?

Goodbye, Mr Alami. Hope you feel better soon.

Don't force yourself.

- Hello. - Hello.

We're working on a house in the kasbah.

I'm a builder, that's my profession. Two hundred a day.

He's old. I'll work harder. One hundred.

Get on.

Sister, have you come for the Saint's blessing?

Me? I'm just a tourist.

I know this place very well if you need anything...

Okay.

- This is the place! - Yes.

I must have been eleven or so...

When my mother died, they sent me to live with my auntie.

She was into this kind of thing.

Honestly, I just thought she was crazy.

But three months later, she was married.

- Hello! - Hello!

It was a good idea to open up the space.

It's going to be beautiful.

Hello.

Ah, I didn't know you spoke French.

- Sébastien. Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

Let's continue upstairs.

I need to talk to you.

Please go ahead, I'll join you in a minute.

You...

What do you think you're doing?

Don't bother them, okay?

He said hi, I just said hi back...

Okay.

Here.

After this job I want to carry on working for you.

Do you even know what I do?

You work for the Christians.

I do everything for them.

Their shopping, their gardening. Take out their trash.

I even buy birthday presents for their pets.

You think that's a joke?

Sometimes I do need an extra pair of hands.

But...

You need to speak French or English, friend!

I speak a little.

Never smoked?

Of course I have.

- Can I try your shades? - Sure.

They're the real deal.

Looking sharp!

They suit you. Handsome guy.

You're really wasted!

You're handsome too.

Thank you.

I have a ton of stuff to do...

- Can I drop you off here? - No problem.

See you.

Who are you and what do you want?

The shopkeeper is asking for your daughter.

He said he made a mistake...

And that he owes her some change. Bye.

Idiot, did you let him rip you off again?

What? I gave him the exact change.

Okay, I'm going.

What do you think?

This place will be awesome when it's finished.

You think?

Over here.

So...?

A gift.

"Made in China".

I got it from the market near our building.

Everything's from China anyway.

They even brought their dolls over here.

Dolls?

Those realistic dolls...

For men to...

You know...

It's pathetic, right?

I've arrived.

Head to the white door.

Wait, what's this job anyway?

You see the concierge? Pass him the phone.

Hi. There's someone who wants to talk to you.

- Hello? - Hello, Adam, it's Abdou. All good?

Ah! How are you?

My friend needs the key, could you give him a copy?

- Sure. - Thanks.

Yes.

And then?

Take the lift to the fourth floor.

Okay.

- Who lives here? - A friend.

What's the job exactly?

You'll see. Keep doing what I tell you.

When you're inside, take the door to your left.

You see the bedside table by the window?

- Yes. - Inside there's a box.

Open it.

That money is yours.

My friend's on his way. Just relax and wait for him.

I don't get it.

He remembers you from the building site.

I'll break your fucking neck.

He's a foreigner, it's not the same.

Well, it's up to you.

Hi.

Make yourself at home.

Take a seat. Would you like a drink?

I don't know what there is...

There's only beer, I don't know if you drink alcohol?

Selim, right?

You're very handsome, Selim.

I want to blow you.

You okay?

How nice to be out of that prison!

Here it is.

Can you really afford it?

We don't know when you'll find work again...

They gave me a bonus.

A bonus? For what?

Just pick one.

Okay.

Stop it.

Hold this for me.

Selim. How's it going?

Fuck you.

Come on, don't be like that...

Listen. The foreigner wants to see you again.

- Did you hear me? - Selim?

Hello?

Come and taste.

Come here, darling. Taste one.

Brother, can I try one of those?

Yes?

Is the white guy here?

Come in.

Upstairs.

- Good evening. - Good evening.

Good evening.

Hey.

Sorry, I was miles away. Everything okay?

Thanks for coming.

Do you still work for Abdou?

No.

Listen...

I feel very bad.

I think Abdou put us both in a very unpleasant situation.

He told me you knew why you were there...

What?

I don't understand.

Abdou is not good person.

He said you understand.

He said you were 20 years old.

What do you want?

Nothing, I...

It didn't feel right to just leave the situation...

hanging like that.

I'm fine.

So...

Why did you accept to come this evening?

You're the one who asked me to come.

Listen. I don't want to work with Abdou anymore.

So I'll need help here. Would something like that interest you?

Not sex.

A real job...

- How are you, Aicha? - Fine, hamdullah.

Someone to watch the place when it's empty...

I don't understand.

Guarding the place, picking up deliveries,

a bit of gardening.

Nothing difficult but I need someone reliable.

I can do it.

Good news.

So...

Tomorrow I'll show you how everything works.

Let's say 9.

Just bring your ID card, so I can do the paperwork.

Is 9 tomorrow morning okay?

Okay.

See you.

I thought you were dead.

Since you broke my phone I can't even call you.

What the hell is up with you? It's not even late.

You think I'm going to go crazy in this little room...

What's up with you?

...just so you can feel like a man?

I found a job! Isn't that what you wanted?

- What job? - In a hotel.

You think you're a big shot? I found a job too!

- For a big European clothing brand! - Bullshit.

You better believe it.

"That Fatima-Zahra, too independent for her own good!"

That's what they always said.

Lady!

Lady! Come with me.

Girls, who's got a tissue?

Follow me.

Do you think you're in a nightclub? What's all that on your face?

- No one said I couldn't wear make-up. - Clean your face at once.

Can I sit here?

Of course.

It's too expensive,

that's why everyone brings their own food.

Here.

Thank you. I forgot my purse at home.

What a warm, pretty face!

Really?

You're so beautiful like that.

Why do you do that?

Do what?

When I saw you with all that make-up I thought, "This woman's insane".

Is your religion strong?

More or less.

When we accept that only our Creator can truly love us,

We don't go looking for validation in the wrong places.

Do you understand?

Everyone back to work. The lunch break is over.

Everyone back to work. The lunch break is over.

Oh, they're big.

Thank you, Selim.

Three hundred dirham change.

You got a good deal...

- Keep it. - It's too much.

No worries.

Ah. You still didn't bring your ID.

She's harassing me about it.

It's not her business.

Yes, it is. She takes care of everything around here.

Tomorrow.

- "Tomorrow, tomorrow". - Yes.

You know how to re-pot them?

Yes.

I'll show you.

When you remove the soil...

You have to be very gentle,

so you don't break the roots.

You see?

Like this.

You know...

Each flower has a different meaning. Did you know that?

For example, the white chrysanthemum is loyalty.

The yellow chrysanthemum is pleasure.

I don't have an ID.

Because I don't have a father.

But I don't want to stop working here.

Lady!

Hey, lady!

Lady!

- Excuse me. - Yes?

You don't remember me?

Ah. Yes, I do.

You never called me...

We found a place, hamdullah.

Are you travelling somewhere?

I just got back from my auntie's...

Could I drop you off? I'm free.

Well, I feel like a real lady. My own private driver!

Relax. That's what makes you charming...

You can't hide what you feel.

So, is it just you and the boy?

Yes.

He's a handful.

But he's good at heart.

When his father died we went through some hard times.

I understand. God rest his soul.

Amen.

- And do you have any children? - Yes.

Two girls and a boy.

We lost one, two years ago.

She drowned at the beach.

Oh, how awful.

My wife blames herself. To the point that she's become very unwell.

Her mind's no longer there.

Poor thing.

Nothing worse could happen to a mother. I feel for her.

May God have mercy on us.

Are you in a hurry?

Not at all.

What's wrong?

It's not a good idea...

I can't do anything to hurt my wife.

I understand.

We had a very pleasant time together.

You think so?

I'll take you home.

Who the hell keeps calling?

That factory is desperate to have me back. Over my dead body!

I can't believe you talked me into this.

You make him sound nice, but I'm sorry...

Foreigners have no idea how things work here.

He's got contacts. The only friends you have are in your head.

I just talked with my superior. He said that it's ok, he's willing to help.

- Thank you very much, sir. - No problem.

Say hi to Sébastien for me.

Okay.

For the name of the father...

choose one from this list.

Thank you so much. God bless you, Sir.

You can relax. He's away for business.

Oh my!

The view is beautiful.

Like a postcard.

Is that new?

Do you like it?

It suits you.

Are you sure you won't get into trouble?

I told you, he won't notice.

I only found men's stuff. Doesn't he have a girlfriend?

Hello.

Feeling refreshed?

He doesn't have time for that.

I thought I'd find a nice perfume. Chanel or Dior...

Drop me home?

You're not staying over?

What can I do in a place like this?

Nothing's ever good enough for you.

That's not true.

I'm so proud of you.

All that's left is to find you a bride...

I'll grill them all and see which ones crack under the pressure.

God forbid. You're crazy!

Leave that for me, take the heavy ones.

Go up to flat seven.

I don't know why you put on your new clothes to move house...

Look who's talking.

Ta-da!

What do you think?

- It's big. - It's beautiful.

Do you like it?

How can we afford this?

You have to see the bathroom!

Answer the question.

Do you remember the bus driver?

That's where you got the bracelet.

Selim, listen.

I like him a lot.

Selim!

Get back here right now or you'll never see me again!

Fine! You're on your own! Good luck!

Bismillah.

Where do you live, then?

Moustapha lives with his wife and children in the suburbs.

If you have a wife, what do you want with her?

She's very ill, the poor thing.

- You'd believe anything. - Selim, don't talk like that!

For you.

For me?

Ooh la la!

And it's not even my birthday.

- Thank you. - It's real.

How lovely.

A real perfume like this costs what...? 900, a thousand?

A young man with money to burn!

Well, we shouldn't talk about the price of gifts...

You look after a riad in the medina, is that right? For a foreigner?

He's called Sébastien. French. He's so young!

I know that place.

They started renovating a year or two ago.

Exactly.

My uncle lives nearby.

They get up to all sorts of things there, the Christians.

It's a disgrace.

Well, this one is very kind.

Isn't he Selim?

Yes.

How did you find this job?

Why do you want to know?

It's just a question.

I'm going to pray.

Excuse me.

I'm going to pray too.

- Shall I see you to the door? - No, don't worry.

Goodbye.

Goodnight.

Still awake?

What?

Here.

That's yours.

We can't accept it.

Who the hell is "we"?

I can't accept it. Because the money is not halal.

It's a gift, you ungrateful bitch.

Moustapha said he could help you get a job in the bus station.

I'll be old and ugly soon.

And nobody will even look at me.

Do you realise how much you're humiliating me?

Stay as long as you want. We don't rent this room.

Thank you.

Do you want to talk about it?

Later.

I have a few friends on the terrace. We're heading out soon.

If you want to join us,

don't hesitate.

No, thank you.

Well... make yourself at home.

My home is your home.

Goodnight.

Thank you.

- Happy birthday! - So happy you came.

Thank you.

You know that Pauline's here?

Keep it down!

Selim.

Since you won't answer your phone...

I have to tell you in a message.

Moustapha and I are going to marry.

We just need the blessing of his wife and children.

Of course, I never imagined I'd be a second wife...

But that's life, I'm afraid.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Bismillah. - Thank you.

- Darling... - Thank you, Dad.

I love this fabric.

The curtains too!

It's so nice in here.

- That's your mother's taste I suppose. - Indeed!

- You're sixteen, is that right? - Yes.

And are you in school?

Not anymore. Since there's no one to look after my brother and sister...

- She'll return, inshallah. - Inshallah.

She's very bright.

Was always top of her class.

You know, my dream is to become a doctor.

Inshallah.

My mother would love to meet you.

We can go see her if you want...

Mum, Auntie Fatima-Zahra is here to see you.

Hello.

How are you doing?

You have charming children.

I know that you lost one. I'm so sorry.

Being a mother isn't easy.

I'm thirsty.

Selim, how's it going?

What's up with you?

Nothing. He said I could leave early today.

Have a wonderful evening.

You can come twice if you really want...

- I think once is enough. - It's just for the signature.

This is Selim. He's helping me out around the house.

Did you find what you were looking for?

Hi.

- Édouard. - Nice to meet you.

Selim, you left some of your things hanging around. I put them in your room.

Stay and have a drink with us if you like.

OK.

Tell me Selim, have you worked here long?

Yes.

Are you here on holiday?

It was the third time in a row I missed his birthday because of work...

So I decided to surprise him.

- I'm a very lucky boy. - I'd say so...

- Hello. - Hello.

I'm so happy to hear your voice. Did you get my messages?

Yes. Congratulations.

Do you really mean that?

Thank you.

That means a lot to me.

Listen, I'm coming back.

Where?

To the flat.

I'd love that...

...but I'm not sure if it's a good idea.

Why?

Why?

I don't know if it would be appropriate.

Moustapha has been leaving the children here...

The "children"?

So we can get to know each other...

Anyway, I thought you liked it there.

If you want, we can help you find a little place of your own.

Selim...

Are you okay?

Would you mind sitting down, so we can talk?

I'm sorry.

I should have been clearer with you.

Édouard and I...

...we own an apartment together, in Paris. We love each other.

But we don't stop one another from enjoying life.

We live separately precisely so we can do that.

Do you understand?

He won't stay long.

You just need to make an effort with him for a few more days.

Then he'll be gone and everything will go back to how it was.

Whatever you say.

Promise?

Yes.

Hello.

Hello.

Is it about the job?

I knew you'd come in the end.

Cleaners here start early...

You'll spend most of your time doing and re-doing the toilets.

Take a seat.

People behave like animals.

Uncivilised.

It's not pleasant but I think it's what you need.

- I want to ask you something. - Go ahead.

What did she tell you about my father?

That he's dead...

Why?

Because it's not true.

She was raped.

After that, she could only survive by being a whore.

She told me the same lie my whole life.

But it's good of you to show her the right path.

You'd say anything to get back at me, wouldn't you?

I'm just telling you how it is.

If you don't want to work, get out of here!

Get out, now!

I like walking with you.

People look at me differently.

Fatima-Zahra, listen.

You're a good woman.

But I can't go through with this marriage.

What?

I was too hasty... I didn't stop to think about the children.

What are you talking about?

I get on with your kids. They like me.

Please, let's not make a scene.

I know of a studio that's free. The rent is very reasonable.

So you won't be on the streets.

You're a very kind man.

I'll call you to arrange it.

Would you like me to take you home?

No. Thank you. I'd like to stay here a while.

I'm so sorry.

I hope you'll forgive me.

God help you.

Goodbye.

Mum!

Over here.

Look.

- What is it? - A speaker.

Did you steal all that?

We'll sell it to cover the rent.

For a month.

And then?

I got you this.

It's a gift. I bought it with my own money.

Thank you.

You'll end up liking this place, you'll see.

It just needs curtains.

We'll buy the fabric and you can make them.

- Selim. - Yes?

Will you do me a favor?

Okay.

In the middle of the night? Have you gone mad?

Hold the mirror for me.

It'll be too short.

I'm never going back to that riad. Aren't you happy?

Lying is a terrible sin in God's eyes.

I'm leaving! You've gone mad.

Then I'll do it without looking.

Selim...

Can you forgive me for the lies I told all these years?

Answer me.

Yes, yes, I forgive you. Just stop this nonsense.

It was nice to hear from you!

How are things going?

Good.

We've moved to a new place.

My mum's stressed out by the rent.

Don't you work for that French guy anymore?

No.

Bravo.

He's just another tight fuck.

I know.

But don't worry, when I left I ransacked the place...

Yeah? Well played. It's what he deserves.

Cheers!

Listen...

I like you.

I know tons of guys like him who would be into you.

But you know, I'm your brother.

Don't forget my cut.

Of course.

My friends.

Have to take advantage while I've got the place to myself, right?

Stay if you want.

Saïd, what's up man?

- Ah, Lina! - How are you doing?

Are we getting wasted tonight or what? I brought a bottle!

He's out for the count.

As if he drank the whole bottle.

So I guess bedroom's free tonight...

Goodnight, Selim.

Bye.

How is it going ?

I'm here.

Do you see my friend?

- Yeah. - Give him the phone.

Hi. Abdou wants to speak to you.

Where are you now?

In front of number 46.

Stay on the line.

The key doesn't work.

Hello, Selim?

Hello.

What the hell are you wearing?

Is that how you greet people?

So, what's up?

I'm fine, hamdullah.

I made a new friend. We've been going to the mosque every day.

You think he'll come back if he sees you like this.

You're just acting. You're a fake.

That's not true.

Listen.

When I was young I told myself I was better than the others.

That I was a modern woman and they were just peasants.

I made myself beautiful. I wanted everyone to look at me.

But I wasn't a modern woman. I was nothing.

Desperate for an affection that would never come.

From men. From you. From people I walked past in the street.

But only my Creator can love me.

What happened with Moustapha was meant to happen.

God wanted to open my eyes to all the beauty in this world.

That wasn't God, that was me. I told him the truth about you.

Your whole messed up life... I told him everything.

I don't want you to suffer, in this life or in the next.

My friend Habiba, her husband is an imam. He can explain everything.

Do you know what your problem is?

You hate yourself.

You're in hell already.

I'm glad I'm nothing like you.

Keep your shame to yourself. Choke on it.

I left money and clothes with the guards.

Make sure you get them.

Wait.

I'll be waiting for you when you get out.

If you want, I'll apologize.

I'll tell him I made it all up and he'll come back.

Use this time to think about what you want from your life.

Know that I have God with me, and that's all I need.

Selim, it's time.

Open up.

Hey, wait!