Original subtitles

Hey, how are you?

- Is the fish good today? - Great!

See you later!

Okay!

You okay?

Good and you?

Where is Moussa?

Here.

Moussa!

- How are you, Adri? - You okay, bro?

Fine and you?

I'll be back in 5 minutes.

How are you, buddy?

How you doing, bro?

Feeling good, guys?

Madam.

Mr. Diallo.

Pass the ball, guys!

HERE AND THERE

Cousin!

Don't even think about it.

- Fadel... - No!

It's first choice. I can't.

I'm your cousin. I can't have first choice?

You deserve the best if you pay for it.

I'm working.

And Aminata?

Doesn't she deserve the best?

Don't use my cousin.

How is she going to feel? You know her condition.

Okay, fine, I get it.

You should be ashamed.

You crook!

You're as good as the fish.

This one's for my restaurant.

I'll leave it.

Take it before I change my mind.

It's okay.

Thanks, Fadel. See you this weekend?

Nice sleak hair, it's gonna be pretty.

Ouch!

Mom!

Dad keeps on hurting me!

- Come back here. - What's wrong with you?

It's prettier like this. Square and sensible.

Whiter, you mean.

Stop it with that!

Sweetheart...

You are late.

Don't look at me like that.

You know Fadel.

- I know. So, did you find it? - What?

- The bird that sings under the stars. - No.

She's going to be pissed. It's not a good time to upset her.

It's never a good time.

- I'll do my best, dad. - Thanks.

How are you, sweetie?

Leave me alone.

My love, I've been looking for the bird for 3 months.

I dream of it. Our child must have it.

This is a pregnancy obsession, honey.

I'll get a teddy bear.

Seriously, Adrien.

Without it, it's a very bad omen.

Okay, I'll find it.

I don't know how but I'll find it.

Honey.

Calm down.

Relax.

The baby girl feels everything.

Who said it was a girl?

I have dreams too.

Dad, it's grandma.

Yes, I'm on my way.

Hurry up, kids.

Yes, mom?

Sekou, you forgot to call me again.

Don't say that. Did you get my gift?

- Do you like it? - It's very nice, son.

Do you like or not?

I'm so honored by your thought.

You don't always have to wear boubous.

But it's so small.

It was the biggest size.

In a store for skinny women?

I have to go. My boss is here, Mrs. Lehmann.

I love you.

Did you see?

- He hung up on me. - That's Sekou.

- Mrs. Lehmann. - Cedric, hi.

- Look what I brought. - You shouldn't have.

- Nora, right? - Nice to meet you.

Hi...

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

- Please, come in. - I'm right behind you.

Puligny-Montrachet!

Let me take that for you.

It has a nice robe.

Cedric, what do you think?

Does that remind you of your childhood in Arcachon?

Nora, your father was from that region.

In the navy, right?

You have a family house there?

In Arcachon?

Your mom's home, where we met.

Grandpa was in the navy?

Yes, he came a long time ago by boat.

A great sailor.

A seaman.

I'll be right there, sir.

- This is for Mrs. Kamara. - Okay, great.

How is everyone? Good?

Yes!

There you go, madam.

- And there, madam. - Thanks.

Everything okay here? Great!

Hello, how are you? Your usual table?

The fish is fantastic.

Come on.

Adri, we didn't come to eat.

Is there a problem, bro?

A toast. To honor your presence.

It's difficult with all the activity at the office.

Oh yes. So...

Listen, Cedric.

I didn't want to reveal anything. It's still confidential information.

Your secret's safe with me.

- We're merging with Cobio. - Really!

Land of our Regions is growing.

That's great news! I'm thrilled.

A toast. To the merger.

To the merger.

There will be some adjustments.

Restructuring the staff... A few separations.

"The sacrifice of some moves others forward."

I knew you'd understand.

Among the sales staff, it's you or Bergeron.

Excuse me?

We have a big problem.

I don't understand. My resident card and passport are up to date.

Yes, but we have a problem.

And how did we solve it?

- My wife is expecting... - You're married?

Civilly? Is she Senegalese?

Of course she's Senegalese!

We even got married religiously, not civilly.

So, we have...

A big problem? Why?

We have a diplomatic incident.

France has doubled down on immigration.

What do you mean, "doubled down"?

They've cancelled all Senegalese visas.

There are too many immigrants.

They've been saying that forever.

This is a serious matter.

They're applying the law.

Now that's disgusting.

They think they can do anything. We won't let them.

Never!

We will g atsa gatsa!

Mutuality.

There!

Yes!

Do you have Senegalese papers?

No.

Meaning, sir?

You know me, I'm Senegalese.

I've been here for 15 years. 100% Senegalese.

We need your Senegalese papers or else...

What do you mean?

Wait, sir.

We're having a baby in a month. My heart is Senegalese.

But your papers are French.

I'm not going anywhere. This is my country.

Excuse me, Mrs. Lehmann.

I don't understand. I have better figures than Bergeron.

I've been here for much longer.

I know the growers.

The artisans.

On the phone, yes, but in the field

nobody saw you.

So what?

I'm sending both of you

to the countryside.

You'll have 5 days to sign as many mandates as possible.

The best one will keep his job.

Take it like a challenge.

Move forward, sir.

Move forward.

You're making a mistake. Let me go home.

You're going home right now.

You haven't said a word since they left.

I love my job. I don't want to lose it.

I know.

They're so happy to be here.

We are happy too.

- I love you. - Me too.

Sorry, brother.

Do you want a French passport?

- Are you stupid? - Why?

Hi.

Hello. Passport.

I don't have one.

You don't have a passport?

No, you can search me. I'm Senegalese.

I'm about to enter French territory somewhat illegally,

so send me back home to M'bour.

Senegal.

When's the next flight?

Hello, brothers, how are you?

My god.

You speak Wolof.

I'm not a wizard. I'm Senegalese.

I need help.

I need to go to M'bour now.

My wife is pregnant.

What can we do for you, bro?

I need a passport.

Welcome to the club.

We only have one plan, it's good.

Go see Mr. Ibrahima, at the Casamance restaurant,

at Château Rouge.

He makes the best French passports.

- What? - The best French passports...

No!

I want a Senegalese passport.

You're from another planet, bro. You're the best.

Go see Moussa on my behalf.

Thank you very much, Moussa.

Can I use your phone?

- Of course. - To give news to my family.

Thanks a lot, guys.

A Senegalese passport!

- Yeah. - And you, Adrien?

- Did you warn your brother in Paris? - Yeah.

- Okay, great. - It's going to be okay.

You'll find a way.

Listen...

Tell Aminata not to worry. I'll be home soon.

- I'll take care of her. - Thanks.

Thanks, Moussa.

No interviews during lunch break.

You can go, you're white.

We'll be back at 2 PM.

Let's go, the guy in red!

"Château Rouge", Casamance.

Yeah, thanks.

Hello.

Can you get it signed?

Feeling good, Cedric?

About the merger... May the best man win.

- Let's stay on good terms. - Of course.

You can make it in the field too. It's not because you're...

I'm what?

I'm not going to lie.

In the region, they're not used to it.

To what?

That, exactly. That's the spirit, bro!

Equal opportunities and all that.

See you in five days, Cedric!

Five days!

I don't get the challenge.

You've been here for 8 years. You are more qualified.

Here's your road map.

Don't let him get ahead.

Thanks, Sabine.

Hello, mom?

What? Right now?

I'm at work, I can't talk.

I don't know that cousin.

He doesn't have his papers?

I can't go.

I don't want to talk to dad.

Hi, dad?

Hey, Uber!

Uber, I'm talking to you.

Oh, the Uber.

- Don't stay here, it's for the taxis. - Me?

Yes, you.

Do you have a reservation?

I'm not Uber, I'm waiting for someone.

He's making fun of me.

It's for you, sir?

Hello.

- Adri? - No?

It's not you either. Adri?

Cousin!

What's wrong with you? Let go of me!

- You're not Sekou? - I am.

I'm Adri, your cousin.

You're Ousmane's son?

Son-in-law. And of Hadja Aïssatou.

- And you're the son of Ismaela? - Yes.

- Grandson of Amadou Bokar. - Good.

And your grandmother, Dior.

And great-grandson of the great saint Tierno Bokar!

What's wrong with you?

It's exceptional.

Let's not hang around here.

I'm already late for my first client. We need to hurry.

Yes, mom, I got your nephew. I think.

Tell me something...

Did you know he's white?

I'll call you later.

Okay, cousin, here's the plan.

I need you to drop me at the Casamance, in Château Rouge.

Don't call me cousin. It bothers me.

I'm already late. Your timing is terrible.

You have 4 days left...

What's that?

My future.

I have to sign as many contracts as possible or I lose everything.

I can't turn back.

- What about me? - You come with me.

- No. - Yes.

- I can't. - Yes, you can.

You'll do some sightseeing today. And tonight, we'll go home.

Tomorrow we'll go to Château Rouge, even to the Château de Versailles.

- I need to go home to my wife. - Stop it!

- Stop your African shit. - Excuse me?

My wife, my uncle, my aunt's cousin...

Always happy to help!

Normally, yes, but not now.

My aunt doesn't have a cousin.

Fuck.

Yes, hello, Alexandra?

I'm on my way

but there's a lot of traffic.

Yeah...

Don't start the tasting without me!

Good, see you later.

You speak White Man well.

You better behave.

- You okay? - Yeah...

You don't look good.

I'll stop calling you cousin.

It has nothing to do with you.

I don't feel comfortable.

Why?

I'm usually on the phone.

Not in the field. The countryside is complicated for me.

People love putting a face to a voice.

I'm not sure about that.

They've never seen me.

So what?

What are you talking about?

You're classy and handsome.

I see you dressed like that, I'll buy anything from you.

They don't know I'm Black. You get it?

Excuse me?

What are you saying?

We're in 2024.

You need to wake up.

- It's not like that anymore. - You don't live in France?

It's been a while.

I can see.

You can't go like that.

Why?

My top is great. We're African champions.

You look like a champion.

- There you go. - Thanks.

Thank you. Have a nice day.

Go ahead, please.

Hello, we're from Land of our Regions.

- Hello. - Nice to meet you.

Good to see you, Cedric.

- Oh, no... - Cedric.

And Adrien, his assistant.

For the cheese visit.

Let's go?

Come behind the counter.

Go on, Cedric.

- This way. - After you, Cedric.

- What are we doing? - It's okay.

What should we start with?

I guess some cheese.

No kidding, seriously.

What is the added value?

Added value.

It'll be better than before.

That's it, right? Which means...

It's better now than before.

It's a distribution network,

national and international.

Exactly.

Thank you, sir.

- Respecting supply chains. - Chain supply.

Sales guaranteed.

Guaranteed?

Two years.

Maybe three years.

Just like Best Buy.

With after-sales service.

How much?

Of what, sir?

The cheeses.

Yes.

- One. - The pre-order guarantee...

How much is it? I have stock but lots of demands.

Well...

A lot.

Lots of them.

We're losing our independence.

We can take it easy.

We created this company from scratch.

Without taking vacation?

Oh, vacation.

I dream of a vacation too.

Resting on the beach.

You're making me daydream.

I come from paradise in Senegal.

The restaurant in M'bour is a jewel.

When I think about it...

- It's not my restaurant. - It's not his.

I go twice a year.

- International! - Yes.

What's the moldy stuff here?

My black brie.

- Can we taste? - Sure.

I came especially for this one.

Because it's black?

It's surprising.

It can end 20 years of friendship.

20 years!

It's delicious.

It's time to start the tour.

I'll join you.

What tour?

- Put this on. - How long will it take?

Two short hours then we'll sign the contract.

Here.

Wait for me. I'll be back.

We're going to sign.

I need to go to Château Rouge!

Oh, no! It's not possible.

Speak that way!

I'm signing my first contract. We're not leaving.

- I need to go, it's urgent. - We'll see later.

Cedric?

Here it is.

Move along, please.

We are in the ripening cellars.

Come this way.

In fact, we receive them... Yes?

Sorry, have you seen Cedric?

- I think he stayed upstairs. - Upstairs.

- I guess... - Yes.

So, these cheeses...

What do you mean Château Rouge?

You kidding me? He didn't do that.

He didn't do that!

Fucking shit, no!

Shit!

- Hi, is this the Casamance? - No.

Hello.

It's good to be home.

I'm looking for Mr. Ibrahima.

That's me!

For the fake papers.

Who are you?

There is no Ibrahima here and no fake papers!

Get out!

- Out! - I just need to talk to Ibrahima.

- Out! - Mr. Ibrahima...

Get out of my house!

Mr. Ibrahima, my number is...

Get out!

- Hello. - Hi.

- Is this the Casamance? - Yes.

- I'm looking for Mr. Ibrahima. - It's me!

No, it's not you.

Listen, this is the second time

someone has come for this Ibrahima.

This is my restaurant. I don't want any problems.

I don't either, madam.

The man before me was white?

Yes.

Not very tall and a bit weird?

Very weird.

- Very weird. - Have a nice day, sir.

- Good day, sir. - I have work. Good day.

Good bye.

I'm just looking for Mr. Ibrahima.

You're here?

Cousin! Did you get my note?

Where's my car? I'm gonna kill you.

I'm gonna kill you.

Come here! Adri!

Hello.

I won't open up!

First of all, calm down.

I am calm!

You're pretending.

I'm not fucking pretending.

The guy is pissed!

Bro, are you causing trouble here?

I want to talk to my friend.

I am his cousin. He doesn't respect family.

Okay, cousin.

Come outside, we'll talk.

You're lying.

- Open up! - What's going on?

Open the door!

Relax, let's have a peaceful talk.

Peaceful?

I have a cousin like that. When I see him,

I want to hit him bad.

What's the problem?

My cousin.

Sekou!

Sekou! You're Malian, bro?

No, French.

The problem is I borrowed his car.

Because I have big problems.

We all have problems.

He stole it!

I have to go home.

I need to see Ibrahima

to make my Senegalese passport.

You're completely crazy!

A Senegalese passport!

So what?

That's what I said.

You, Senegalese! That's a good one.

Come up here!

The whitey says he's from M'bour.

M'bour?

Do you really live in M'bour, you know Maguette Diallo?

Cheikh Youssou Diallo's daughter, who runs the store?

He's really Senegalese.

Now, that

is globalization. It gets confusing.

How can we help?

Contact Mr. Ibrahima for my passport.

Excuse me.

May I state my case?

He's cute with his passport problems but I'm risking my job.

What is your job?

I work at Land of our Regions.

Yes, I represent pâté, foie gras, good bread.

All the French specialties.

It's true.

He's whiter than cottage cheese.

Nice cliché.

Just because I'm Black, I can't represent the French?

Forgive me for saying so, but...

I can.

I just want to get my car back.

Good.

We're brothers, let's settle this between us.

Give back the car and apologize.

You with your car, take your bro to see Ibrahima.

He's not my brother!

He can ask his family to help.

- I don't have one. - That's right.

White people don't have many children. He's all alone.

- Do you want your car? - Yes.

- You wanna keep your job? - Yes.

Here's Ibrahima's address.

It's an association in Pantin. Take your bro and you're even.

I'm not going to Pantin.

You.

You have to promise.

Whatever you want.

And you too.

Sorry, I can't promise.

What did they tell you?

- Huh? - What did I say?

Promise!

I promise.

Right back at you.

Thank you.

It's this way.

They're really nice.

It's just like back home in Senegal.

The solidarity, human warmth, it's so nice.

Are we going to see Ibrahima?

Are you sure it's this way?

Yes, c'mon.

That's all for today. See you next week.

Daniel, you need to be careful.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Ibrahima?

Just Ibrahima is fine.

- We're here for the passport. - None of that here.

Come.

I was told you were coming.

Do you have an ID picture?

It's not for me, it's for him.

- You're not the brother from M'bour? - No, I am.

On top of it all.

Give me a photo and come back in 10 days.

I have to leave now, my wife is having our child.

I can confirm he needs to go now.

I need some time. No one asks for Senegalese papers.

- And Photoshop? - Sorry.

How much does it cost?

To do it urgently...

- 3,000 euros. - 3,000!

We'll help each other out.

Are you crazy?

What?

Otherwise go the legal way.

It's cheaper but it takes months.

It's not possible.

3,000 euros! I don't have that!

Everyone chipped in for my restaurant's patio.

I'm broke.

I have to spend ten days here? I won't make it.

Suburbs are tough.

I'm talking about France.

We're better off here than in Senegal.

Excuse me? What are you talking about?

Look around you!

People are tense, no one's talking.

They don't even say hello.

The Paris population is 12 million.

- We can't say hi to everyone. - Why not?

It would create a bond and solidarity.

Excuse me, you're saying: "Senegal is better."

You criticize everything. You're worse than a Parisian.

Me, a Parisian? Never!

Look at that lady.

She's alone. Nobody's helping her, is that normal?

Madam!

Wait.

Let me help you.

You punk!

Murderer! No, but...

- Don't you move! - Oh, no!

Don't move or I'll gas you!

Don't worry, I won't help you.

Fuck!

Are you okay?

Is she crazy or what?

Solidarity and all...

C'mon, hurry up.

Thank you for the visit. We're happy to sign with you. Olivier Malbec.

What?

My first contract.

Why aren't you happy?

You should jump for joy.

For them, you are Cedric.

I'm just the assistant.

You don't want to come with me?

- I'm already with you. - For my French tour.

I want out of France.

You're stuck here for 10 days.

Pretend to be me and you get 3,000.

And then, you go home. Please!

- Forget about it. - It's not that.

I don't know anything about cheese.

It's more than cheese.

I'll teach you.

It's better if it's you.

I can't take the risk.

If I lose my job, I lose everything I've built for years.

So, you're asking me

to take you around France

to meet the French of the lands?

The land of our regions.

My worst nightmare.

3,000 and you go back home.

You're a good negotiator.

I'm so happy my cousin is taking care of you.

Yeah.

But he is weird.

I like him

but he is a bit white.

Inside.

I hear you.

- And you, being back there? - It's horrible.

Too many bad memories. I can't wait to get home.

Did you call your parents? Maybe you should.

Don't talk about that, Aminata.

Put the phone on your belly,

please.

Hello, baby, it's daddy. Can you hear me?

I'm coming.

We're waiting for you, my love.

You have to do something for us.

Anything.

The bird that sings under the stars is all I'm asking for.

Yeah.

Okay, see you later.

I love you.

I love you, I have to go.

I miss you.

- Bye, Adrien! - Thanks for everything.

Have a nice trip back home.

Thanks again.

Wait for me in the car.

Don't steal it this time.

You're gonna kill it.

I'll try.

When I'm tired of moving through the mists of a dream

When I get tired of a job where you walk or die

When tomorrow only brings

The howling of a barking pack

I'll go sleep with the lady from Haute-Savoie

We're not listening to this.

You prefer Radio Africa?

- Why are you racist? - Racist...

You are exactly what you blame them for.

You want to sleep with the lady from Haute-Savoie.

You don't even know her.

- It's my car. - Yeah.

It's my music, that's it.

You must be starving.

- Oh, no, it's for you. - Thanks.

I'll explain the basics.

When it comes to gastronomy, you have lots to learn.

Excuse me?

Do you know who you're talking to?

I have the best restaurant in M'bour. Everybody knows.

Excuse me, but we're talking about French cuisine.

It's good.

It's crap.

All that.

It's all crap.

What are you doing?

Don't throw out food.

It's not food, it's poison.

Put all that aside.

And this...

This is good.

What is it?

Whipped cake.

Taste, savor,

and enjoy.

Okay.

Wait, take your time.

See how delicate it is?

Made with love and passion.

French savoir-faire.

It tastes really good.

You can smell the flour and egg.

You can hear the hen laying.

Really?

Only the best French products.

In this cake.

Now that's good.

That's what we like at Land of our Regions.

What will we tell our growers in Berck?

- That it's good. - No!

- That it's not good? - No...

I can't feel the love. Where did the love go?

5,000 km from here with my wife and my baby.

Adri, focus.

Can we continue?

Yeah.

We respect the growers and we want

to make their products accessible.

We respect the growers

and we want to make their products accessible.

Welcome to Berck.

You have 3 days, 13 hours and 48 minutes left.

If I'm you, who are you?

You.

You don't look like an Adrien.

Why?

We're not like you.

We're more... I mean...

- It's a white man's name? - Not at all! You're so stuck up.

- Excuse me? - You look like a Patrick.

No, Jean-Pascal...

Lucien!

You're not calling me Lucien.

Hi, Adrien, from Land of our... Cedric-Adrien.

And my assistant, Lucien.

Hello.

We've been expecting you.

Celine, bring me a sugar pie.

- It's cold this morning. - Yeah.

Taste this, it's delicious.

- Here. - Thanks, sir.

While we're at it.

So?

This isn't crap, sir!

It's really not crap.

I mean it, really!

What are you doing?

Something's wrong with you.

Welcome to Land of our Regions.

- Fuck, Bergeron's here. - Perfect.

- Who? - Bergeron.

- Is that good or bad? - Bad.

He can't know you're pretending to be me.

C'mon, let's go over there.

We'll be back in five minutes. Don't go anywhere.

C'mon, I said!

Open wide!

So?

That herring?

It's magnificent.

Isn't it?

Since we agree, let's sign.

Okay.

- Cedric. - I'll take care of it.

Right here, with your finger.

Right here.

There.

- There, that... - It doesn't work.

- It doesn't work. - Let me do it.

Careful, you're making a mess.

It's going to work.

It's going to work.

What did you do?

Do you have a paper copy? I'll get a pen.

Is there a problem, Cedric?

Yann Bergeron from Land of our Regions.

How are you?

Your name is Cedric too?

How funny, you have the same name.

Yeah, funny.

You have the same name.

Hey the tablet is not working. What about the contract?

- I don't know. - Take mine.

It works. I'm happy to help.

Do you mind?

Please, the pen is here.

Sign here and here.

Now it's working.

Now it's working.

Okay.

You see, madam, a united team,

at your service.

It's the same house.

Yes.

Fuck!

What an asshole, that Burger.

His name is Bergeron!

We're going to make it, cuz.

You want to put some Cabrel on?

Idiot.

Hello.

We're here to see Mr. Leplouadec.

Excuse me?

He is tall and wears a round hat.

- Okay, thanks. - Have a nice day!

Thanks! Hi!

C'mon, let's go.

Now we need to find a round hat.

Hi, Mr. Leplouadec?

Because you have the hat...

Mr. Leplouadec? Nope.

Hello, Mr. Leplouadec?

No? Enjoy your meal!

Hello, sir. Mr. Leplouadec?

Oh, it's the man with the hat.

With the round hat. Thanks!

Please.

I'm looking for Mr. Leplouadec, do you know him?

Oh, we're changing...

Mr. Leplouadec?

- Yes. - It's you?

- It's me. - I've been looking for you.

The round hat!

- C'mon! - Great!

I was looking for a round hat.

Hello.

Cedric Bokar, Land of our Regions.

And my assistant, Robert.

He's not as good as me, but he's good.

Okay.

Robert, nice to meet you. I'll do the presentation.

Erwan!

Erwan!

Come here.

Erwan, come on!

Follow me.

It's no time to dance.

Talk to your daughter. I'm losing it.

- What is it, Nolwenn? - She's having a fit.

Soizic refuses to speak Breton.

- She is rejecting her identity. - No, she's not, honey.

- She's six years old. - She's ashamed to speak Breton.

Is that true, Soizic?

Of course.

Elodie!

Elodie speaks perfect Breton.

Why don't you do the same?

She's a show-off!

Not even true.

Soizic...

Listen to your mother or no more Switch.

Yes, dad.

I don't understand.

Let's go, girls.

Let's go.

Sorry, it's complicated.

Traditions are important for us.

Back home in Senegal, it's a pain in the ass.

The children want to dress like Westerners.

Traditions are so beautiful.

- So beautiful. - Back home we say:

"The baobab draws its strength,

"not from its leaves, but from its roots."

The quote is not complete.

The ending says:

"Whoever isn't focused will get hit by a baobab."

I've never heard of that one.

- I think... - I haven't either.

Robert, go for it.

- Mr. Leplouadec? - Yes, Robert.

We can't stop talking about you at Land of our Regions

since tasting your "koon yeman".

Kouign-amann.

...

oozing through the puff pastry as it caramelizes.

And what a texture! Melt-in-the-mouth.

Crispy on the outside, a masterpiece.

I'll take that.

Compliment Day. Always a pleasure. How nice of you.

And your colleague I saw earlier today.

My colleague?

The one I signed the contract with.

The blond man, Bergerac?

Bergeron.

He was in a hurry. He came and he left.

He didn't even taste my cider.

Whereas.

Impossible.

You're about to taste my Bolée de Paimpol.

You okay, my love? You're at the hospital?

No... I mean yes.

Don't worry, just necessary precautions.

Is there a problem?

Only contractions.

Are you giving birth?

Not just yet.

Maybe in a week or 3 days.

They don't know.

You okay? Are you sure?

Is there a problem?

No.

You've been following me.

No.

- You haven't forgotten? - No, honey.

The bird that sings under the stars.

- It's important to me. - Don't worry.

I love you. I have to go.

- That hasn't happened in a while. - What?

Forget about it.

Thanks, cuz.

Is Aminata okay?

She wants the bird that sings under the stars.

- Oh, yeah? - Yeah.

Nora wanted pastries at 5 AM.

I gained eight kilos.

- Eight? - Yeah.

Pastries are easier.

Hard to lose.

What are you doing?

Oh, no!

- Adrien! - Stop waking me up!

- You snore! - No, I don't!

- Yes, you do. - Shit!

You're shaking the lamps!

Unbelievable.

My God.

It's cold.

2 days left...

Yeah...

I can't with him anymore.

Please give me your instructions.

Navigation to 4, allée des Cyprès, Uzès.

I'm looking for the destination.

- We're going to Uzès? - Yes.

I'm not going to Uzès.

Are you kidding? We're going. It's my biggest client.

If Bergeron goes, I'm screwed. And you're not going home.

- Thanks. Off we go. - I'm not going.

What's the problem?

Something bad is going to happen.

C'mon, close the door.

Close the door.

I'm looking for your destination.

"Misfortune will befall us." It's all right.

Please wait.

Uzès is in France.

Please wait.

Put your belt on, let's go.

Start the car.

Just drive! What the hell are you doing!

Come on!

Stop your witchcraft shit.

- What? - Tell it to go.

What is your problem!

I'm not kidding.

I thought you didn't believe this shit.

Who cares if I do! Stop your African stuff.

You put some hoodoo on me.

You didn't want to go to Uzès.

Undo whatever you did, please.

Adri.

Sekou! Shouldn’t we wait for a tow truck?

Don't talk to me.

It's not my fault.

- I didn't do anything. - I know you called a witch.

You're such a black cat.

It's not my fault if there are no more cars.

Where are we going?

To the bus station.

TROYES BIRD SHOP

Where's he going?

Oh no!

A bird known for its diurnal and nocturnal song.

The nightingale.

- Does it really exist? - Yes.

In which cage?

What are you doing?

I found it, Sekou!

Not now.

Wait! Madam, which cage is it in?

He's not in a cage, he's a wild animal.

That's okay. Can I order it?

You can't order it.

It's a wild animal.

Did you hear that?

We can't order it, it's a wild animal. Thanks, madam.

Let's go.

Wait, for 48.50 you can buy this nightingale caller.

If you want to attract it.

Do you have 48.50?

Sekou.

- Leave me, with your bird. - Sekou, please.

Listen to me.

It's not that I believe it.

It's that Aminata believes it.

If it's important to her, it is to me.

What can I say? You're a pain the ass.

Here.

Go on.

No seriously, it's okay.

Thanks, cousin.

C'mon.

I'll pay you back.

Here, your ticket.

- I'm not going to Uzès! - Stop it.

I'll wait here. You come back for me.

I'm not going to beg. We're in the same shit here.

Here, no, clearly, no.

You've talked about sharing and family for over three weeks

and now you're giving up on me?

Seriously, cuz, please.

Excuse me?

Did you call me "cuz"?

It's only when you decide? Forget about it.

Go blow your pipe and find the bird.

I'm not chasing you. I'm tired of you.

This is your reaction?

Look into my eyes. This is the last time you'll see me. It's over.

Yeah right. Get out of here!

Adri, wake up!

You hear me?

You okay, sir?

Don't just stand there. Call a doctor!

Step aside, I'm a doctor.

You're a doctor? Is he going to make it?

Move aside.

Let me take care of it.

Sir?

- Sir? - Can you hear me?

What's your name?

Your name?

What's your name?

Sekou!

It works!

- You are Sekou? - No, that's me.

Are you in pain?

Do you know where you are?

- Where are you? - Senegal, M'bour.

Why Senegal?

I am Senegalese.

He thinks he's you. It happens.

No, he's really Senegalese.

It's my cousin, Adri.

He's Senegalese.

C'mon!

You two are funny.

Looks like things are okay.

There.

You should go to...

You should go to the hospital to do some tests.

Take your bag for balance.

I have a headache.

In the meantime, give him this.

It's strong. He needs to rest.

Don't exceed the prescribed dose.

He won't! Thank you!

- Thanks for everything. - Good luck.

I have a headache.

Hurry up.

Look how beautiful it is.

Wait.

Hello.

What the hell am I doing here?

What are we doing in Uzès?

I told you I didn't want to come.

What's the problem?

My parents live here. Are you happy?

They lived here?

Still do, they're alive.

You said you didn't have family.

Just the same.

You've been bullshitting me.

I didn't tell you everything.

Whatever they've done, they're still your parents.

Learn to forgive.

Let's go see my client.

C'mon.

She makes the best jams in France.

It'll cheer you up.

C'mon, let's find a taxi.

Are you sure it's this way?

She said to follow that dirt road.

- Hear that? - What?

Maybe it's one of them.

What are you doing?

Wait.

What are you doing?

- What are you doing? - Shut up, you'll scare him off.

Where are you going?

Come back here! What the...

Adrien, I have an important contract to sign. You're following a bird.

Ouch! Fuck!

Adrien!

Ouch!

Unbelievable.

Shut up! You scared him off!

- Shit. - It's okay.

There. Something moved. What is it?

Something moved!

A fox, a wild boar, a deer.

A wild boar?

Are you kidding me?

When I go camping in the wilderness,

it's something other than a squirrel.

"Me in the wilderness"...

This isn't my natural habitat.

Must be a lot of hunters.

Do you know the life expectancy of a Black man in a hunting zone?

Less than a wild boar.

Don't leave me!

Don't talk about your bird. I'm not here for that.

Getting eaten by wild boars!

I'm here to sign a contract and keep my job. Fuck!

Unbelievable.

Nettles and reeds...

Anyone here? Madam?

No one's there.

Are you sure?

Yes, we have an appointment.

Anybody home?

What do you want?

If you move... I'll blow your brains out.

I'm not moving.

- Caro! - Yes, I'm coming.

Stop, mom!

Don't play with dad's gun!

Sorry, she has Alzheimer's.

Put it down. Don't worry, it's not loaded.

Thanks, madam.

Oh my dear, Johnny.

Where have you been?

I'm not Johnny.

Madam...

It's Francis.

Shut up.

- Mom! - Johnny.

I waiting for you on the dock, you old bastard.

Here you are again.

- You must remind her of someone. - Oh, okay.

Your skin is still soft.

Thanks, madam.

Mom, let him go.

You need to rest, okay?

- I'm coming, go to your room. - Okay.

Goodbye.

- Sorry. - It's okay.

Follow me to the workshop?

Welcome.

Oh, it's magnificent.

No!

You have it?

- Yes. - What is it?

- The cooking dictionary of Dumas. - You know it?

- It's my favorite book. - Mine too.

The reissue. I can't afford the original.

- His "finest work", said Dumas. - That's true.

- Want a taste? - Yeah.

Be careful.

It's hot.

Thanks.

It's strawberry, madam.

It's sweet.

Honestly...

It's the right amount of... powdered sugar?

What he means is...

You can taste the difference. Cane sugar?

Yes.

There.

And that subtle hint of basil.

Very refreshing with strawberries.

And?

Farigoulette.

The taste of the south!

Well done. Not many people can find it.

Farigoulette isn't an easy one.

Tell me...

You...

You're not from Land of our Regions.

Sorry, madam?

His is, but you're not!

Oh yes.

No.

I've been wondering who the assistant is.

To be honest,

I don't want to be mean but something's unclear.

Can you explain?

He's really my assistant.

Yes. I don't see what...

I haven't got all day. You're not serious. Let's stop here.

Caroline, wait.

You're right. I'm Cedric.

And he's Francis?

No.

He's Adrien.

My cousin.

He helps me out with some people.

It works out better.

My name is Sekou not Cedric.

Why? I mean...

Sekou is nice.

Can I be honest?

That's what I expect.

Eight years ago, I wanted to work in this industry. It's my passion.

I sent out hundreds of CVs. All rejected.

Once they saw my name and address,

it's "Thanks, goodbye.

"We may call you back."

And then I changed to Cedric and they all called back.

And you got a job.

They hired me to do telemarketing.

They can't hear me but they hear my skills.

For some of them,

I'm not French enough.

If it makes you feel better, cuz,

for me, you're super French.

You're annoying, you yell, you complain all the time.

- You're being nice. - No, I mean it.

You're grumpy. You have a bad temper.

You are France.

- Thanks. - You're welcome.

Enough with the clichés.

That's right.

However, Caroline,

we're really came for your jam.

When I see all this...

The smell reminds me of my childhood.

I've followed you since 2015,

when you became a master jam maker.

- With what recipe? - Strawberry and Sichuan pepper.

Thanks.

It means a lot to me.

To tell you the truth, I'm not signing.

But...

Have you read all the benefits?

Yes, financially, of course.

I won't be able to sell to my first clients.

And that's not possible for me. It's all under your banner.

I'll lose my name.

This is my mother's name. She made it on her own.

She's losing her mind.

I can't take off her name.

- Yes. - No, seriously.

I want to keep my independence.

I don't want to lose my identity.

It's priceless. You understand?

Yes.

Now I do.

I don't recognize the farigoulette and I'm a cook.

If you come to Senegal, I'll let you taste my ginger jam.

It's extraordinary.

I'd love to.

Keep in touch. Of course.

Thanks.

If you change your mind...

I'll call.

It's not possible.

Mom!

Amazing!

On the phone and now in person.

- And thanks. - We're happy to sign with you.

- So are we. - You can't imagine.

We're very happy.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

We are blessed.

- We're late for the other client. - No.

Mr. and Mrs. Einaudi, collective growers.

- You sign 20 contracts at once. - What?

Yeah, man.

20 contracts. We're ahead now.

That's good.

One more for the road.

No, that's not reasonable.

We're full.

We'll be going.

Where's my bag?

- It was here 2 minutes ago. - I put it here.

What a pig!

Move over.

I'm going to kill him.

Let's go! Come on!

Stop!

- It's plastic. - You're going too far.

You're not upset after what he did?

Yes, I'm mad.

But I won't give him that pleasure. Why did you do that?

What about you?

You think I didn't see anything?

Why are you making a guy pretend to be you?

I need this job for my home, my wife, my kids!

You think you're alone?

I have a wife and a baby.

I was unemployed for over a year.

So, I won't give up.

Is that clear?

Drop it.

What do you want?

Loser!

I'll have you fired.

Asshole!

No!

What?

- Oh, no! - What?

That's all I needed.

Bergeron told us. You cheated, you're fired. Mrs. Lehmann

Fuck.

Getting fired by text is violent.

What will I tell my wife?

Bergeron lost no time.

I'd do the same.

No, you'd never snitch on a colleague.

You can still talk with Mrs. Lehmann.

She made it clear I'm fired.

For them it's a serious fault. It's over.

I really wanted to keep the job.

I fought hard.

For the kids, for you.

- For us. - Sekou...

We can live on my paycheck.

What kills me...

I'm their father.

And I didn't make it.

We'll figure it out.

We always have.

You're a great father.

You're the best.

I don't want you to doubt it.

Because of me, Adri can't go home.

I have to go.

You okay?

Yeah.

It's a song my mom listens to a lot.

Do you know what it's about?

It's about exile.

You're a pain, Adri.

Where are we going?

To withdraw money. There's an ATM right there.

Can you explain?

A boat leaves from Marseille.

Ibrahima gave me the contact.

Not very legal, but cheaper than real papers.

Listen, you can't do anything for me.

I can still help you.

Thanks for everything, cousin.

I promise I'll pay it all back.

Don't worry.

- Will you come see me? - Yes.

I'd love to!

The ATM is that way.

- No! - What?

I don't know what's going on.

It's not working.

I'm going to call Nora.

Don't call her. You've done enough for me.

We'll do it differently.

Adrien!

Make an effort, Gilbert.

It's your son.

Here. Your stuff.

Your mom didn't let me throw it away.

I'm going to go.

I knew it was a bad idea.

Sorry for the trouble.

Adrien, sweetheart, you can't just go like that.

Ten years without any news because you're angry.

That's enough. I can't take it anymore.

I know, mom, I'm sorry.

But in ten years, nothing's changed.

What do you mean?

Aminata, you never accepted her.

She's my wife whether you like it or not.

I have nothing against her.

I just wanted the best for you.

- You're making things worse. - You had everything here!

I have more over there. You don't understand.

You, you're...

Black.

Don't be scared of the word.

I'm not going to explain how hard it is to be Black.

My grandchildren can't go through that.

With that kind of mentality, you'll make things happen for sure.

You, my darling,

stay a little longer, please.

If I understand,

it's all my fault?

He's abandoning us for them!

And I'm the jerk?

Them?

- Who's "them"? - Let it be.

Dad?

You're afraid of change.

Of what's different, not like it used to be.

You know, these past few days,

I rediscovered my country.

I finally know who I am.

I am Senegalese. I am French.

Here or there, I'm still your son.

Now, I need to go home to my wife

before my child is born.

And nobody's going to stop me.

I love you anyways, dad.

Goodbye, madam.

I know where your temper comes from.

Asshole.

You have one day left.

Shut up!

Sekou, please.

We're broke. We're 150 km from Marseille.

The boat is leaving soon.

We'll never make it.

What are you doing?

I'm looking for the nightingale.

Mom!

The tank is full. Leave it in Marseille.

Thanks, mom.

Dad won't mind?

I don't care.

I haven't seen my son nor my daughter-in-law for ten years.

No one will take me away from my grandchildren.

Thank you very much.

- Can you take our luggage? - Of course.

Thank you very much, madam.

Thanks, mom.

Adri!

Marseille!

Guys, we need to hurry.

I don't know how to thank you.

You're my cousin now.

Yeah, you too.

Fuck.

Adri!

Your bird.

He's inside.

The bird that sings under stars.

Thanks, cousin.

Employee of the Year Award

I'm okay with 284. It's going to be something.

Do you have 5 minutes?

We're busy.

You're going to listen anyway.

Mrs. Lehmann, thank you.

It's been 8 years since I joined the company

and I've met some incredible colleagues

whom I regret to leave.

You hid me behind a phone.

I invented a first name, an identity.

Thanks, from the bottom of my heart.

Because the artisans I met in France

taught me to be proud of who I am.

And I'm not from Arcachon.

I was born in Montreuil, with Senegalese origins.

I thought it'd be a handicap.

But today, I'm proud.

So don't be mad at me.

I prefer to give my skills to those who share my values.

And believe me, I will.

Wait.

Sorry, Cedric.

My name is Sekou.

- Caroline, it's Sekou. - Hello.

Have you ever thought about exporting your jams?

No, but it's a good idea.

C'mon.

Almost there, come on!

My love, are you alright?

I'm here.

Everything is okay, sir. Calm down.

Breathe.

Let's go together.

Yes, go!

Now we push! C'mon! Give it to me!

Push! C'mon! Push again!

The last one. Give me all of it.

Push! C'mon! Again!

Congratulations!

It's a beautiful baby boy.

My love.

- I love you. - I love you.

According to God's will.

Our little Sekou.

You honor us.

Did you find the gift?

It's in the bag.

It was Aminata's dream.

For your child,

you had to pass on something from your country.

Now everything will be fine.

He's cute.

Give me baby Sekou.

I declare you

husband and wife.

You are beautiful.

You'll finally be able to get your Senegalese passport.

Congratulations, my son.

Congratulations, cousin.

Bravo!

Congratulations, happy couple!

Congratulations!

Thank you.

HERE AND THERE

I'm proud of you, cousin.

I'm proud of you too, cousin.

You sly little fox, I knew it. I had a dream.

A little one is on the way.

You need to get her

the hippopotamus dancing on the reeds.

Oh, no.

- You're Ismaela's son. - Yeah.

- Too bad. - No, it was good.

No.

Sorry.

It's not possible.

- What's your name? - I can see you laugh.

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