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Dear Fleur,

Hope you had a good trip and found the house alright.

We made a bed up in the guest room next to the living room.

You can't miss it - all the other bedrooms are locked.

It's not you - there are lots of robberies in the summer.

Have a great vacation and enjoy Marseille.

I'm sure you'll love the place.

Lots of kisses, Odile and Georges.

Is there anyone home?

Hi, excuse me. Are you Fleur? - Yes.

Were you born on July 14, 1980? - Yes.

Well, I think this is your bag.

Oh, yes. I don't understand it. I had it with me before.

Well, I think you've got mine. We must've got them mixed up.

Would you prefer a big glass or a small one?

A big glass, please.

What's that noise?

Yes, I must call the plumber.

No need for a plumber. I know how to fix it.

Just give me a wrench.

OK, I've found it. Can you hand me the wrench?

That's sorted. See that?

Thank you.

How can anyone be unhappy in a house like this?

If I had a house like this, I'd never want to leave.

I'd stay here forever.

Where are you from?

St. Petersburg, in Russia. Do you know it?

I know the name, that's all.

Are you here on vacation?

No, I came to Marseille for love.

I met a boy last year in Russia.

He said I could come here on vacation.

I wanted to surprise him, so I didn't tell him.

I arrived this morning and rang his bell,

but he didn't seem very pleased to see me.

I couldn't understand why,

and he explained that he had a new girlfriend.

You must be very sad.

Yes, I was really sad, but not anymore.

I don't like to be sad. I don't like to cry.

I hate that.

Well, thank you, Fleur.

Goodbye and enjoy your vacation.

What'll you do here with no money?

I'll take the train back home tomorrow.

You can sleep here tonight.

Here?

Yes...

It'll set my mind at rest if I know you're safe.

I got my best friend.

Well, here's the pool.

When I'm a star, I'll have one...

...full of champagne.

That's a cactus.

Doesn't it look like it's crying?

No, I think it looks like a snake.

It's my favorite animal.

I even had it tattooed on my heart.

It's delicious.

When you bring your sweetheart here,

you must strip naked and play Adam and Eve.

Actually, I don't have a sweetheart.

Why? You're so pretty.

I don't know...

It's not easy to find one.

I'm getting a bit desperate,

because I've been waiting so long.

And I'm starting to feel abnormal.

I want you to listen to this.

It's very well-known in Russia.

What's that look for?

I don't know...

I think you're pretty,

you're full of life, cheerful,

you're not like me.

At least you exist.

Because you don't?

I do.

I'm here,

but it's not the same.

I think you exist more than I do.

I found some whiskey. Is that OK? - Fine, great.

Thanks.

It's so good. Want some? - No, thanks.

No? Pity. It's very good for you.

It's that time of clay when you miss the boys...

Yes.

I can't wait to be in love. I just can't wait.

And you?

Me too...

Thanks very much.

Sorry you're sleeping on the sofa.

Uncle's scared of thieves, so he locked all the bedrooms.

That's OK. It's incredible to sleep in a house like this.

My mother won't believe it.

I can take a photo of you in front of the house.

Even with a photo, my mother still won't believe it.

I mean it, it's just a different world for her.

If you want, Venus, you can stay a few clays.

But I don't have any money, you know.

I can lend you some.

It's OK if you can't pay me back.

My money is my parents' money. They gave it to me.

Yes, but they worked for you to have that money, not me.

Well, I'm sure they'd agree with me.

They're state employees.

The money they earn comes from French taxpayers.

So, if I give you this money,

it's as if France was giving Russia a helping hand.

Venus?

Here...

I can't accept this. - You can.

It takes us 2 months to earn that. - Take it.

It's not your fault if there's inequality in the world.

Well, thank you very much. I mean it.

Wait here a moment. I'll be right back.

Present. Here, take it.

Come on.

You shouldn't have.

Go on, open it.

I chose the best one.

Now you can walk around in the street safely.

Thank you.

Look how beautiful she is. Come see.

Ever been in a car like that? - Yes...

Your hair in the wind, at night - it must be so cool.

I've never been in a car like that.

Hey, no. Are you crazy?

Come here. Stop it. - I'm not doing any harm.

I'm just having fun.

I'm imagining I'm in an American movie, by the seaside,

late at night, with music playing.

Hello.

How are you doing? - OK.

Let's go for a ride.

Come on. - Oh, yes, please.

Come on. Come on, Fleur.

No. - C'mon.

I'll open the door for her.

So, how do you like it?

Let's go have a drink.

Is this your house? - Yes.

It's so pretty.

This is my son.

Hello. - Hi, I'm Venus.

One of his friends. - Hi, I'm Venus.

Where are you off to? - The pool.

Don't you want to go?

Come to the pool.

No, we can't. - Why not?

We don't have our bathing suits.

That's not a problem. I'll get you some.

Right. See you at the pool? - See you there.

We have to go. C'mon, let's get out of here.

Why?

Wait for me, Fleur.

Stop. Where are you going?

That man was very nice. The boys were cute, too.

He was too nice. It wasn't natural.

On the radio, I heard about a man who gave nougat to two girls.

Do you know what happened?

It contained sleeping pills, so he was able to abuse them.

But if we have to beware of everyone who's nice...

Why shouldn't I beware of you, too?

Fleur, where are we? We're totally lost now.

It looks like something in a postcard.

Do you think there are sharks or mean fish here?

No.

It's the first time I've been to such an exotic place.

Look.

That's the city over there.

Well, I'm too hot. I'm going to bathe.

I'm hot, hot, hot.

Coming for a swim?

Stop it.

Tell me something:

What do those tattoos all over your body mean?

On my back...

...are things I did with my ex, ex, ex boyfriend.

We did it when we got engaged, like a ring.

I did the cockroaches here,

because I'm a Gemini,

so I'm very, very contradictory.

With me, sometimes it's black, sometimes it's white.

The snake is a very precious symbol.

And it's a dangerous insect, a bit like me.

I'm kinda full of venom.

What's that scar on your thigh?

I don't want to talk about it.

13,14,15,16, no older.

I mean, they're babies.

There are no real men on this beach.

We're so unlucky.

Oh, look: two real men.

Let me try something: I'll call them.

Venus.

Venus, stop it.

I said, stop it.

Why the fuck won't they look at us?

Now they've gone, dammit.

We want some guys. Where are they?

We want boys.

Where are they?

We want boys.

Venus...

I have to tell you something.

Here goes...

I've made my mind up.

I've decided to live in the present,

not to regret the past, not to fear the future.

I can tell I'm like you.

I'm an easy-going, impetuous girl.

That's it.

And I'm not someone shy.

I'm sure you're like that, too.

Deep down, I know we're both alike.

Yes.

Would you like to go to a beach where there's men?

Real men?

Sure.

Fleur, look what I bought.

I can't play. - Nor can I.

But with this, we can pick up lots of guys, you'll see.

C'mon, Fleur, catch.

Excuse me. I'm so sorry. You're not hurt, are you?

Oh, my friend...

Be more careful. You could've hurt him.

Are you OK?

Excuse me. I'm so sorry. You OK? - It's alright.

Not bleeding? - I'm fine.

No problem? - No.

What's your hairstyle? - Dreadlocks, but it's OK.

Sure? - I'm fine.

I'm so clumsy with a ball. - Don't worry.

No, it's OK. I'll be fine, thanks.

OK, well, how about going for a drink to make it up to you?

No, I'm on the beach, but thanks.

I'm not interested. - OK.

Well, so long. - See ya.

Excuse me. I'm sorry.

Look. Aren't those two cute?

You take the one on the left, OK?

Yes.

Why don't those idiots come nearer? Looks like they're scared.

They're standing up.

They're coming over.

Look at that bird.

I think...

...it must be a prince reincarnated as a bird...

...to come and watch us.

Because he knows that we both...

...go from one disappointment to the next, the whole time.

If you ask me, he's been watching us so long,

he must be wondering which to choose,

because we're both perfect, you know.

We're beautiful, intelligent,

brave and all the rest of it. We're perfect.

Oh, it's you. Are you OK?

Hi, Fleur, how are you?

My brother just called.

A friend of his wants to sleep here tomorrow.

He's coming, because he's rambling in the hills.

Apparently, he's really cute. What's more, he's single.

So, what's his name?

Apparently, it's Bonheur.

How old is he? - Dunno.

Does he have a nice voice? - Dunno.

Stop it. Liar. You're hiding things from me.

I said my brother... - Yeah, right.

I can't wait till tomorrow night. I can't stand it.

He might be the father of my kids.

Or the father of your children.

Why him?

Love always comes when you least expect it.

No, don't move. I'm coming.

Hello.

How you doing? - Who are you?

Oh, yes, my name's Dieu. I'm your neighbor.

I heard some noise, so I thought I'd come see what was going on.

You're alright here, aren't you? - Yes, OK.

Could you make room for me?

OK, if you like. - Thanks.

You have a slight accent.

I'm Russian.

How do you say, 'You're beautiful'?

We say...

How 'bout that?

Ready? - Ready.

Get set. - Go.

You cheated. - I won, I won.

Give me a kiss. I won. - No. Back again, too.

I'm not much of a swimmer. - I won.

I'm really not. - A kiss.

Want a kiss? - I'm entitled to one.

Come and get it.

Come to my place. I've got vodka, ice...

You won't be disappointed. Venus, please... I need it.

Venus, come on. Venus...

Bye.

Venus, stay.

Are you OK? - Yes.

What do you think of Dieu?

I don't know, I didn't talk to him.

What about you?

I don't know. I think he's really funny.

I had a really good time with him.

You know, he talks a lot, he makes me laugh, but...

I don't know if I'll start to love him.

I think I'll forget him.

I can't really see him as the father of my children.

That's it, I've forgotten him. It's over.

I wonder why I'm always attracted like that to men.

Maybe it's because of the watch inside my body.

What watch?

The watch that women have inside their bodies...

...to maintain the reproduction of the human race.

Oh, yes.

See you.

Venus.

What?

Venus, Bonheur is coming in 10 minutes.

10 minutes? - Yes.

We've got to be the 2 prettiest girls in the world.

How do I look?

Really pretty.

And how do I look?

If I were a man, I'd eat you at once.

Fleur, I've got an idea. Give me your panties.

What for?

A friend once told me men reacted to the sight of women's panties.

If we put some all over the place,

maybe that'll catch Bonheur's attention...

...and his male impulses and so on.

Fleur, what are you doing? Go get your panties.

I don't like affecting things.

I'd rather they come to me.

You'd rather be desired than desire, wouldn't you?

Picked than pick?

Absolutely.

What'll you do if it doesn't happen?

Well, I think hard about it.

I try to communicate through thought.

I'm sure that if it's real love,

feelings are expressed and interact though telepathy.

It's open.

Pull the bolt from the other side of the gate.

You've got to pull it to the left. To the left.

Hello.

Well, I'm Bonheur.

Pleased to meet you. I'm Venus.

I'm Fleur. - Hello.

Are you your brother's sister? - Yes, I am.

Would you prefer a big glass or a small one?

I'll have a big glass, please.

Thank you.

Do you want to sleep...

...on the sofa or in the bedroom?

Oh, I'll sleep on the sofa.

The bedroom doors are locked, because of thieves,

so, Fleur's uncle locked them all.

That's why there aren't many rooms.

No problem, I'll sleep on the sofa.

Could I take a shower or...?

Sure.

Venus, what can you see?

I can see his knees.

What are they like?

They're superb.

I've lost my... my earring...

Strange... I just can't find my earring.

I can help you.

No, that's OK, but thanks.

Don't mention it.

What're you doing?

Smell it. - Put it down.

It smells good. - I don't want to.

I love the smell of sweat. - Put it down.

Venus, please... - Too bad.

It's your loss.

Listen, Bonheur...

Do you want to go for a walk with me?

I'm going walking for 3 days,

so I'll have plenty of time to visit the area,

but...

So, no, I'll stay here,

but it's very nice of you to offer,

but I like to read. It's not a problem.

Anyway, do what you usually do.

Well, I'll read, too.

Reading Pessoa?

Yes.

Which one?

'The Book of Disquietude.'

That's one of my favorite books.

Mine, too.

A book on Russia.

Why did they put that?

People'll think that Russians look like that.

Look, that's the Neva river in winter.

That's the Holy Trinity Church.

And those buildings right in the background...

I live near there.

It looks pretty. - You can go walking.

It's on the outskirts of St. Petersburg,

so you can go rambling and walking.

I see.

And that's the Douma. Know what it is?

More or less.

I did Russian at school.

Oh, yeah? What can you say?

Well, I can say...

Venus.

And can you say...

Yes, I learned to say that.

So, for you, is France or Russia the most beautiful country?

Well, there's a proverb which says,

'The most beautiful country is where my beloved lives.'

And where does your beloved live?

I don't have one yet.

Where does your sweetheart live?

I don't have one either.

Fleur, I must tell you something:

I've fallen for Bonheur.

I really think I love him.

We...

We complement each other.

He's so simple, shy,

calm and sporty.

If we have children,

they'll have every quality going.

Unless you want me to leave him for you...

No...

You can have him. - Sure?

Yes...

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

It's a pity he doesn't have a twin.

Anyway, even if he had a twin,

they wouldn't be identical.

'Oh, I so want to hug you,

to kiss you,

to caress you,

but come, come in my arms.'

I can't translate that, it's a bit complicated.

'The beast sprouts hair.

Its eye goes bright red,

and its voice like a bird singing turns into a cry.

A monster catches me,

but I do not fear, for I am Satan.'

It's a bit hard to translate.

It's very nice.

I really like it.

Do you live in Paris? - Yes.

Is Paris far?

500 miles.

Is it really a romantic city?

I can't really tell - I live there all year.

What's your place like?

It's an apartment in an old building,

pretty big...

A nice place to live.

Have you got your own room? - Yeah.

Do you live near the Champs Elys�es?

No.

Near the Eiffel Tower? - Yes.

What do your parents do?

Dad's a financial director, mom's a lawyer.

Have they got a car? - Yes.

Have you got a car? - No.

I've got a motorbike.

What are you doing?

Getting a glass of water to see what he's doing.

Are you going, all undressed?

Yes, as a little gift.

But you're giving your body to be loved,

not your inner beauty.

I'll please him.

If he fantasizes, he might as well fantasize about my body.

What happened?

Well...

I went past him.

I stopped...

We looked at each other.

All of a sudden, he grabbed hold of me,

held me to him,

he licked me all over.

He started to kiss and caress me.

Really? - No, it's not true.

I went past him lots of times, but he was asleep.

What're you doing?

Well, I'm putting myself in a man's shoes...

...to try and see...

...which of us I'd rather touch.

Well?

Well, I think...

...both of us are pretty good, but...

I guess I'd prefer me.

Thanks for putting me up and everything.

Time to say goodbye.

Goodbye.

Enjoy your ramble. - Thank you.

Goodbye.

And a 1, and a 2, and a 2, 3, 4.

Bonheur, wait. Wait up.

I must tell you something.

Yes, I'm listening.

I really want to kiss you.

I want to kiss you, too.

Really?

Come back in 3 days to sleep. - OK.

See you... in 3 days.

I'm so happy. So, so happy.

The happiest woman in the world.

Can you believe it? Can you?

I'm very pleased for you.

Oh, it's so good. I love him so much.

It was heaven.

Just think. I'm going to be half French, half Russian.

I'll travel between St. Petersburg and Paris.

Won't it be great? We'll see each other all the time.

I'll go to the Champs Elys�es, the Moulin Rouge,

the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower...

We must go celebrate with a drink.

Coming for a swim?

No, thanks.

What's wrong? Are you unhappy?

No.

Unhappy, because I've got a boyfriend, not you?

Not at all.

I can tell you're unhappy.

No, I said I'm not.

Compared to you, I've got far less problems.

Well, I've never had any big worries in my life.

I'm sure you've had lots.

I've seen reports about Russia.

I've seen how hard life is there.

That's why you've got a stronger character.

I feel guilty for never having had any big problems.

So much so that when I'm unhappy,

I wonder if I really am.

If I feel real suffering.

I wonder what those people who suffer really feel.

You know, people who suffer don't suffer all the time.

They have moments when they forget their suffering.

There are times when they laugh, party or joke.

Other times when they're in love or make love.

I don't know...

It's me.

How are you?

What's wrong?

Look, I just want to say... - Tell me.

I've fallen in love with a boy, I have a new boyfriend.

Well, that's OK. I'm very much in love, too.

But what do you mean, 'fallen in love'?

Yes, a new boyfriend.

That's OK, it doesn't matter. - Stop it.

Venus, what does that mean?

Venus, I need to be with you.

I've missed you so much.

Venus, I'm a plant, you're my water. I need...

I need... I love you. - Stop it. Leave me alone.

You don't love me. - How do you know?

I know you don't love me. - I do love you, Venus.

Venus, Venus. Can you feel the fluid?

Can you feel it? - No, I can't feel a thing.

Look. In the neck like that...

Oh, it's so good...

Hello, Fleur. - Hello.

What're you doing here?

Weren't you coming back tomorrow?

We came back earlier, because of the fires in the 'garrigue'.

It was too dangerous to walk.

You know...

Venus isn't here.

She went to stay with friends in Aix.

For long?

No, uh, she'll be back tomorrow...

...especially for you.

That's it.

And I was going out to the restaurant.

I... Anyway...

There's no food in, you can't eat here.

If it's closed, I can buy some groceries at the store...

...and cook them.

No, no. Anyway, there are other restaurants around here.

It's closed.

Let's try over there.

They're closed today. Let's go home.

Uh, no, but...

Look, we could stay here and...

It's pretty. Let's eat here.

I'll get the sandwiches and be right back.

Pick up, please pick up.

In the valley of Orves.

I met her.

She sold Waffles I hit on her.

In the valley of Orves.

The whole summer long.

She made me offers Befitting a friend.

To her little hut.

She invited me.

With an ice cube She calmed me.

In the valley of Orves.

For the whole of July.

I tried everything.

To charm her.

In the valley of Orves.

I found her.

Naked in my trunk We screwed.

In the valley of Orves.

We got it on.

In the valley of Orves.

We had a ball.

In the valley of Orves.

I Will return there.

It doesn't matter.

Well, I have to be going.

I'm meeting my group of ramblers.

I'll call Venus this afternoon.

Alright.

Oh, here's your sweater back.

Thanks. - That's OK.

Bye. - Bye now.

Hi. - Hello.

How are you?

OK. - Well, have a nice day.

You too.

You know, it's funny, because...

I'd like to be like you.

I'd like to be simple, calm, level-headed...

At times I'm ashamed of myself.

I can see.

I'd do anything to make myself look interesting,

to feel I exist,

to be everyone's favorite.

You say that I'm natural...

...but deep down, I know that I'm not really.

In everything I do, my gestures, my attitudes,

it's not really me.

I try to look natural,

spontaneous and lively,

but only because people like girls to be like that.

You said you'd like to have my personality,

but I wouldn't wish my personality on anyone,

because...

...it's a curse, not a blessing.

Hello, yes?

Who was that? - I don't know.

You know, it must be him.

He must be trying to phone from a phone box,

and it's not working.

I've had enough of this.

Fleur, next time, you answer it.

Fleur, it's Bonheur. Don't tell Venus it's me. I must see you.

Meet me where we were yesterday.

Who was it?

No, it was nothing. It was...

I don't know...

Anyway...

I completely forgot. I have to go see my uncle's friends.

Today.

I gotta go now. - Want me to go with you?

No, no, don't bother.

Hi. - Hello.

What did you want to tell me?

Something very important.

Actually, last night,

when we were together,

I had a revelation.

I think you're the love of my life.

That's nonsense.

Anyway, the feeling isn't mutual.

I don't feel anything for you.

And...

Venus is madly in love with you.

But I'm sure... I know you're the one I love.

I just know it.

When I was with you last night...

...for the first time ever, I wanted to have kids...

...with you.

When I look at you, when I see you in front of me,

sitting there,

I feel like I can see my future - physically.

Just there.

You're imagining things.

You can't change how you feel just like that.

I've already forgotten what you just said.

May I remind you Venus is waiting for your call?

Yes, it's me.

Yes, how are you?

No, I don't know it.

I'll ask Fleur or someone.

Yes, see you there.

That was Bonheur.

He called me. He's waiting for me right now.

How did things go with you?

Fine.

Could...

Could you lend me your dress?

Sure.

'Evening.

What are you doing here?

I was in the neighborhood.

Venus isn't here. I don't know when she'll be back.

That's OK, I'm in no hurry.

She'll probably be home late or not at all.

It'll give us time to get to know each other.

Are you not answering that?

No.

While you were sleeping just now,

I was watching you...

...and I thought you were...

...very pretty.

I mean it.

Aren't you in love with Venus?

I like her, but...

...my heart is for the taking.

Since I saw you earlier on, it's been beating so hard...

I can feel it.

Just touch it...

...to see.

Go on, please touch it, because it's beating so hard.

Please...

Can you feel it?

I can't feel a thing.

Impossible. I assure you.

It's never been beating so hard.

Give me your hand. Try again.

Never. Go on, try it.

Good evening. You OK?

Evening.

Look, it's not what you think. Nothing happened with Dieu.

That's OK. It's nothing.

Don't worry.

I have to be going.

Bye.

You OK?

Oh, yes, I'm OK.

How did it go with Bonheur?

Well, we broke up.

It might seem strange, but...

...when I saw him again, I didn't feel...

...the feelings that I hoped to feel.

I think I just needed...

...to love someone...

...and it happened to be him.

So, there you are. But...

I think he's very nice,

but... there's no magic between us.

How did he take it?

Well, he took it very badly. It was very hard for him.

He just wasn't expecting it.

He almost cried even.

But he realized...

As we talked it over, he faced the facts.

Well, I'm going to bed.

Oh, there's something else I wanted to tell you.

Earlier on, when I was talking to Bonheur,

it came to me in a flash...

I thought you'd go really well together, I don't know why.

Well, I don't know what you think of that, but...

It's just an idea I had. What do you think?

I didn't look at him since he was with you.

Yes, but...

I don't want to hassle you. You do what you want.

What are you doing?

Well, I don't have a camera,

so I'm looking at everything...

...to remember it back in St. Petersburg.

So, you're leaving, then?

Yes, gotta leave sometime.

You must be sad to be leaving France.

No...

No.

I'm thinking about that proverb that says,

'The most beautiful country is where my beloved lives.'

I don't know him yet,

so, for me, the most beautiful country is the whole world.

Well, I'll be going.

And a 1, and a 2, and a 2, 3, 4.

And Fleur, don't forget:

We want boys. We want boys.

We want boys. We want boys.

Hello, Fleur. It's Bonheur.

I'm calling, because I'm leaving soon...

...and I'd really like to see you again.

I'm at the Hotel des All�es in the Avenue Gambetta.

Subtitles: J. Miller.

Subtitling TVS - TITRA FILM.