1 00:00:36,920 --> 00:00:40,119 Hi. I thought you were at Carl's place. 2 00:00:40,120 --> 00:00:42,919 For that luncheon or something. 3 00:00:42,920 --> 00:00:45,840 I had some work that I... 4 00:00:49,200 --> 00:00:50,880 Nah. 5 00:00:51,800 --> 00:00:53,839 I'm really just hiding. 6 00:00:53,840 --> 00:00:55,640 Okay. 7 00:00:57,040 --> 00:00:59,239 Well... 8 00:00:59,240 --> 00:01:01,600 - Off you go. - Yes. 9 00:01:03,680 --> 00:01:07,119 - Thanks for everything. - Thank you. 10 00:01:07,120 --> 00:01:09,360 We've really enjoyed having you here. 11 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:16,560 Well... Are you totally sure about this? 12 00:01:17,320 --> 00:01:19,359 I don't know. 13 00:01:19,360 --> 00:01:21,600 When did you know for sure... 14 00:01:23,120 --> 00:01:24,960 When were you... 15 00:01:26,160 --> 00:01:29,000 When did you know that you'd found the right place in life? 16 00:01:29,640 --> 00:01:31,360 Good question. 17 00:01:32,320 --> 00:01:34,039 I mean... 18 00:01:34,040 --> 00:01:36,280 Nothing is written in stone. 19 00:01:38,440 --> 00:01:41,600 You can always redefine your life. 20 00:01:58,400 --> 00:02:01,199 How are you, Thora? You're awfully quiet. 21 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:03,919 She's just sad about her boyfriend moving out today. 22 00:02:03,920 --> 00:02:07,959 - Hugo isn't my boyfriend. - What about that guy August? 23 00:02:07,960 --> 00:02:09,799 They're not together. 24 00:02:09,800 --> 00:02:12,480 Is he still seeing a psychologist? 25 00:02:14,320 --> 00:02:16,879 We're just worried about you, sweetie. 26 00:02:16,880 --> 00:02:18,959 Being with someone miserable is a trap for women. 27 00:02:18,960 --> 00:02:24,279 People are miserable sometimes. What's so bad about needing someone? 28 00:02:24,280 --> 00:02:27,559 You don't know this yet, but these years are important, Thora. 29 00:02:27,560 --> 00:02:30,439 They determine what the rest of your life will be like. 30 00:02:30,440 --> 00:02:36,119 Right, Mom? - We want you to be happy. We want you to meet someone stable. 31 00:02:36,120 --> 00:02:39,279 Maybe someone devoid of emotions who doesn't need me at all? 32 00:02:39,280 --> 00:02:42,999 What's up with you? You're so irritable. I didn't say that. 33 00:02:43,000 --> 00:02:47,439 You were the same during that time of the month. 34 00:02:47,440 --> 00:02:50,320 I'm not having my period, I'm pregnant. 35 00:02:55,320 --> 00:02:57,080 Oh, Thora... 36 00:02:58,280 --> 00:03:00,960 What? What week are you in? 37 00:03:02,200 --> 00:03:05,439 - It's early. - Good. 38 00:03:05,440 --> 00:03:07,839 What, you were my age when you had me. 39 00:03:07,840 --> 00:03:12,199 There's a difference. I was married. 40 00:03:12,200 --> 00:03:14,600 I'd finished my studies. 41 00:03:16,280 --> 00:03:18,520 Your life has only just started. 42 00:03:20,400 --> 00:03:22,120 Who's the father? 43 00:03:27,480 --> 00:03:32,400 THE TRIO 44 00:03:34,560 --> 00:03:38,559 Hi, sweetie! Dad's here. 45 00:03:38,560 --> 00:03:41,039 Let's bring you out to Mom. 46 00:03:41,040 --> 00:03:42,120 A FEW YEARS LATER 47 00:03:49,520 --> 00:03:51,720 You play great. 48 00:03:54,280 --> 00:03:57,359 The dog goes in there. 49 00:03:57,360 --> 00:04:00,200 - I want to call him. - So do it. 50 00:04:02,160 --> 00:04:04,679 Can't we all have dinner together? 51 00:04:04,680 --> 00:04:09,520 - We can eat here at the hotel. - I won't have it in me tonight. 52 00:04:11,480 --> 00:04:13,679 Can't we just hang out, like old times? 53 00:04:13,680 --> 00:04:15,640 It won't be like old times. 54 00:04:18,320 --> 00:04:20,600 Mommy's such a boring realist. 55 00:04:27,840 --> 00:04:33,320 Do whatever you want. Frances and I are staying here. 56 00:04:48,480 --> 00:04:52,359 Do you feel good about the exhibition? Have you finished everything? 57 00:04:52,360 --> 00:04:54,559 Yes, almost. 58 00:04:54,560 --> 00:04:57,599 It's part of the reason why I came here. 59 00:04:57,600 --> 00:04:59,960 I'm giving a speech at the exhibition opening. 60 00:05:01,280 --> 00:05:05,039 Introducing Dad's life's work. 61 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:09,160 But I don't know who he was. 62 00:05:13,160 --> 00:05:15,519 I sometimes get angry at him. 63 00:05:15,520 --> 00:05:18,120 Because he died on me. 64 00:05:20,880 --> 00:05:25,480 I know I'm not supposed to, but I can't do anything about it. 65 00:05:28,840 --> 00:05:32,159 So what's he like, your mom's new husband? 66 00:05:32,160 --> 00:05:35,759 - Marcel? - Yeah, Marcel. 67 00:05:35,760 --> 00:05:38,320 He's very French. 68 00:05:39,520 --> 00:05:42,079 Hasn't he been like a dad to you? 69 00:05:42,080 --> 00:05:44,639 Yeah, maybe. 70 00:05:44,640 --> 00:05:49,159 But... I was 14 when they met. 71 00:05:49,160 --> 00:05:51,239 So he missed everything important. 72 00:05:51,240 --> 00:05:52,919 Like what? 73 00:05:52,920 --> 00:05:56,919 - My rabbit. - Your rabbit? 74 00:05:56,920 --> 00:05:59,120 Yes. Bitty. 75 00:06:00,800 --> 00:06:03,799 And my first day at school. 76 00:06:03,800 --> 00:06:07,320 My first bestie, and my first love. 77 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:15,440 He was too late, simply put. 78 00:06:16,280 --> 00:06:17,800 Of course. 79 00:06:21,000 --> 00:06:23,759 - I know it's weird. - No, not at all. 80 00:06:23,760 --> 00:06:26,879 I love curry. I always add curry. 81 00:06:26,880 --> 00:06:28,640 - Really? - Yes. 82 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:35,719 I'd love some. I've never met anyone who's gotten what the deal is. 83 00:06:35,720 --> 00:06:37,200 Listen... 84 00:06:38,080 --> 00:06:40,200 - Do you want to know something nice? - Yeah. 85 00:06:41,160 --> 00:06:44,239 You were the only thing your dad dreamed about. 86 00:06:44,240 --> 00:06:48,999 August wasn't sure about anything, where to live or what to become. 87 00:06:49,000 --> 00:06:51,080 But he knew he wanted children. 88 00:06:54,240 --> 00:06:55,960 Thanks. 89 00:06:58,840 --> 00:07:00,960 - More water? - Yes, please. 90 00:07:20,040 --> 00:07:21,800 - There. - Thanks. 91 00:07:39,120 --> 00:07:41,999 Art exhibition in New York, that's huge. 92 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:44,919 It's not as big a deal as you think. 93 00:07:44,920 --> 00:07:47,119 It's a small gallery, and a multi-artist exhibition. 94 00:07:47,120 --> 00:07:50,119 Yeah, but you support yourself through your art. 95 00:07:50,120 --> 00:07:53,120 You've become an artist, August. That's huge. 96 00:07:54,040 --> 00:07:56,200 - Congrats. - Thanks. 97 00:07:57,040 --> 00:07:58,560 Thanks a lot. 98 00:07:59,640 --> 00:08:02,280 - Answer it if you need to. - No, it's nothing important. 99 00:08:03,080 --> 00:08:07,079 - Is that her? - Yeah. Isn't she adorable? Frances. 100 00:08:07,080 --> 00:08:09,719 She looks like Thora. 101 00:08:09,720 --> 00:08:11,560 That little nose... 102 00:08:13,040 --> 00:08:16,799 You should hear her laughter. It makes you melt. 103 00:08:16,800 --> 00:08:18,799 I can imagine. 104 00:08:18,800 --> 00:08:20,800 You haven't changed your mind? 105 00:08:21,600 --> 00:08:24,159 About having children? 106 00:08:24,160 --> 00:08:26,999 No, I think... 107 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:30,159 I think I was meant to live alone. 108 00:08:30,160 --> 00:08:32,040 - You think so? - Yeah. 109 00:08:32,880 --> 00:08:35,240 Will you go home when you're done here? 110 00:08:36,520 --> 00:08:38,080 No, I... 111 00:08:39,520 --> 00:08:42,800 - I love this city. - What do you love about it? 112 00:08:43,880 --> 00:08:48,400 There's a kind of anonymity here that I love. 113 00:08:49,680 --> 00:08:51,759 I could pack my bags and leave tomorrow, 114 00:08:51,760 --> 00:08:54,240 and there's no one who would miss me. 115 00:08:58,400 --> 00:09:02,080 What's good about that? I don't understand a thing. 116 00:09:03,000 --> 00:09:05,680 We've always been a bit different, but... 117 00:09:06,880 --> 00:09:08,800 I think it's nice. 118 00:09:17,600 --> 00:09:19,520 What happened to us, Hugo? 119 00:09:22,080 --> 00:09:24,080 What happened to our trio? 120 00:09:26,320 --> 00:09:28,640 We loved each other so much. 121 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:35,080 She misses you. 122 00:09:40,560 --> 00:09:42,320 I miss her, too. 123 00:09:45,920 --> 00:09:48,279 Do you have a bathroom I can use? 124 00:09:48,280 --> 00:09:53,040 Yeah, at the end of the hallway and to the right. 125 00:10:20,840 --> 00:10:24,160 - Will you come to the exhibition opening? - Yes, of course. 126 00:10:30,320 --> 00:10:32,720 August, of course I'll be there. 127 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:36,719 Can you do me a favor? 128 00:10:36,720 --> 00:10:38,480 Yeah, anything you want. 129 00:10:39,640 --> 00:10:43,640 Take care of Thora and Frances if I'm no longer around. 130 00:10:46,280 --> 00:10:48,679 What? 131 00:10:48,680 --> 00:10:52,160 You don't know it yet, but you'd be an amazing dad. 132 00:10:53,920 --> 00:10:55,920 You'd be good together. 133 00:10:57,160 --> 00:10:59,559 I'm not gonna kill myself. It's not that. 134 00:10:59,560 --> 00:11:03,159 I'm just... going through some 30-year crisis. 135 00:11:03,160 --> 00:11:06,240 It makes you think about stuff like that. 136 00:11:09,040 --> 00:11:10,999 Yeah... 137 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:15,280 "My children have opened a window to death, which will never be closed." 138 00:11:19,320 --> 00:11:21,400 Sara Stridsberg wrote that. 139 00:11:26,760 --> 00:11:30,960 So I open up my heart and you respond with literature? 140 00:11:33,200 --> 00:11:35,920 I'm hopeless. I didn't mean to do it. 141 00:11:37,560 --> 00:11:39,679 Weird. 142 00:11:39,680 --> 00:11:41,640 You're sweet, Hugo. 143 00:12:13,240 --> 00:12:15,240 You smell like Hugo. 144 00:12:16,920 --> 00:12:18,840 Is that good or bad? 145 00:12:21,480 --> 00:12:23,240 Nostalgic. 146 00:12:24,960 --> 00:12:27,519 I didn't say anything. 147 00:12:27,520 --> 00:12:29,640 There wasn't a good time. 148 00:12:30,720 --> 00:12:32,600 We'll talk tomorrow. 149 00:12:34,480 --> 00:12:36,480 Do you think he's coming tomorrow? 150 00:12:38,840 --> 00:12:40,800 Yes, he's coming. 151 00:13:01,360 --> 00:13:06,040 I have something for you. An invitation to the exhibition opening. 152 00:13:07,480 --> 00:13:09,440 You'll come, right? 153 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:13,600 I'll try, but I have some work that... 154 00:13:14,960 --> 00:13:16,920 I'd love to have you there. 155 00:13:17,880 --> 00:13:19,680 We're leaving tomorrow. 156 00:13:47,720 --> 00:13:51,040 What do you think? Dress or suit? 157 00:13:51,960 --> 00:13:53,920 Wear whatever you want. 158 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,640 I invited Hugo tonight. 159 00:14:01,240 --> 00:14:04,280 - Do you have a problem with that? - No, not at all. 160 00:14:08,680 --> 00:14:12,600 Do you have time for lunch? I thought we could talk. 161 00:14:13,600 --> 00:14:15,560 I've already eaten. 162 00:14:17,160 --> 00:14:20,919 - Okay. - Anything special on your mind? 163 00:14:20,920 --> 00:14:25,120 No, I just want to check how you feel about tonight, if you're nervous. 164 00:14:39,360 --> 00:14:41,360 I miss him too much. 165 00:14:45,840 --> 00:14:48,280 That's why it's hard for me to talk about him. 166 00:14:51,360 --> 00:14:55,719 I want you to have a bright and positive view of him. 167 00:14:55,720 --> 00:14:57,440 That's how he was. 168 00:14:58,840 --> 00:15:00,840 But is that really true, Mom? 169 00:15:05,880 --> 00:15:08,359 Grandma said he was depressed, 170 00:15:08,360 --> 00:15:12,799 and that he tried to kill himself several times. 171 00:15:12,800 --> 00:15:14,719 Why haven't you told me that? 172 00:15:14,720 --> 00:15:16,800 You're better off not knowing some things. 173 00:15:17,560 --> 00:15:21,640 It's not up to you to decide what I should know. 174 00:15:29,440 --> 00:15:31,360 If he hadn't gotten cancer... 175 00:15:33,120 --> 00:15:35,160 ...would he have killed himself? 176 00:15:40,480 --> 00:15:42,040 No. 177 00:15:43,840 --> 00:15:46,400 August had his ups and downs growing up, but you... 178 00:15:48,040 --> 00:15:49,680 ...saved him. 179 00:15:51,200 --> 00:15:52,960 You gave him meaning. 180 00:15:53,520 --> 00:15:55,800 Let me see you throw. 181 00:15:57,360 --> 00:16:00,560 Oh, you dropped it! 182 00:16:27,120 --> 00:16:28,720 Hello? 183 00:16:30,040 --> 00:16:31,880 Yes, I'm sorry, I missed the call. 184 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:35,080 Yeah. 185 00:16:37,520 --> 00:16:39,519 Okay. 186 00:16:39,520 --> 00:16:41,000 Yes. 187 00:16:45,000 --> 00:16:46,760 Yeah... 188 00:17:03,560 --> 00:17:06,880 Okay. We'll talk tomorrow. 189 00:17:15,720 --> 00:17:17,280 What did she say? 190 00:17:18,160 --> 00:17:20,200 She doesn't recommend surgery. 191 00:17:46,600 --> 00:17:48,320 What are you thinking? 192 00:17:50,800 --> 00:17:52,640 I'm thinking I knew it. 193 00:17:55,080 --> 00:17:56,600 What are you thinking? 194 00:18:00,600 --> 00:18:03,360 That it's unfair. 195 00:18:09,360 --> 00:18:11,120 It's life. 196 00:18:33,760 --> 00:18:35,440 Mom! 197 00:18:36,160 --> 00:18:38,800 - Hi. - Hi, girl. 198 00:18:42,320 --> 00:18:44,080 Sweetie... 199 00:18:57,040 --> 00:18:58,840 - Want to rest? - Yeah. 200 00:19:13,360 --> 00:19:15,280 Can't you stay here? 201 00:19:16,920 --> 00:19:20,200 I'll go home for treatment and you and Frances stay here. 202 00:19:21,040 --> 00:19:22,800 With Hugo. 203 00:19:24,480 --> 00:19:28,760 What kind of weird idea is that? 204 00:19:29,800 --> 00:19:32,319 Maybe this is where you belong. 205 00:19:32,320 --> 00:19:33,960 Where you should be. 206 00:19:36,480 --> 00:19:38,320 You're my home. 207 00:19:51,160 --> 00:19:56,840 Sometimes I think that I've lived so intensely that I'm done. 208 00:19:58,280 --> 00:20:00,400 There are no more beautiful things to see. 209 00:20:27,240 --> 00:20:28,560 Mom! 210 00:20:34,560 --> 00:20:35,960 Yeah... 211 00:20:41,120 --> 00:20:43,280 Where's Dad? 212 00:20:50,560 --> 00:20:54,239 Lately I've been very inspired, and that's fantastic. 213 00:20:54,240 --> 00:20:56,160 Hi, Dad's here. 214 00:20:57,920 --> 00:20:59,519 Dad's here. 215 00:20:59,520 --> 00:21:01,440 This is my daughter, Frances. 216 00:21:02,320 --> 00:21:04,760 She's a little bit tired. 217 00:21:10,320 --> 00:21:12,120 Hi. 218 00:21:12,800 --> 00:21:15,880 - Hi. Good of you to come. - Yeah, of course. 219 00:21:17,720 --> 00:21:19,999 - Hi there. - Want to say hi? 220 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:22,239 - Want to hold her? - No, I'm good. 221 00:21:22,240 --> 00:21:24,039 - Take her. - No. 222 00:21:24,040 --> 00:21:26,280 - She won't break. - You never know. 223 00:22:31,520 --> 00:22:32,920 Hi. 224 00:22:34,680 --> 00:22:36,120 Hi. 225 00:22:41,000 --> 00:22:45,679 - How are you? - I'm fine. 226 00:22:45,680 --> 00:22:47,640 That's good. 227 00:22:49,880 --> 00:22:54,079 Imagine all this. You must be very proud. 228 00:22:54,080 --> 00:22:58,560 Yeah. Well, I've always been proud, but definitely. 229 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:05,039 So how are you doing? Are you a lawyer by now? 230 00:23:05,040 --> 00:23:08,319 No. I dropped out when I got pregnant. 231 00:23:08,320 --> 00:23:11,639 We'll see if I pick it back up, 232 00:23:11,640 --> 00:23:15,480 but maybe I don't really want to be a lawyer. 233 00:23:16,280 --> 00:23:19,559 Oh, do you know what you want to be instead? 234 00:23:19,560 --> 00:23:23,599 No, I'm pretty happy with life as it is. 235 00:23:23,600 --> 00:23:27,040 Maybe you can be someone even without a fancy job title. 236 00:23:27,720 --> 00:23:33,640 Of course. You're a mom, that's as big as it gets. 237 00:23:36,200 --> 00:23:40,160 Was her name Frances? Frances Stiller. 238 00:23:41,000 --> 00:23:44,079 - No, her name's not Stiller. - Oh? 239 00:23:44,080 --> 00:23:47,319 We took August's name when we got married. 240 00:23:47,320 --> 00:23:48,840 Oh? 241 00:23:49,920 --> 00:23:54,719 I assumed you knew that we're married. 242 00:23:54,720 --> 00:23:58,080 - Didn't August invite you to the wedding? - Yeah, it was just... 243 00:23:59,360 --> 00:24:04,839 I was busy at school, but I'm more surprised that you didn't go with Stiller. 244 00:24:04,840 --> 00:24:07,119 Surprised is better than appalled. 245 00:24:07,120 --> 00:24:13,400 Apparently I'm ruining a family tradition that dates back for centuries. 246 00:24:16,400 --> 00:24:20,239 - You're brave. - No, it's not brave. 247 00:24:20,240 --> 00:24:22,959 It's brave to go against all expectations... 248 00:24:22,960 --> 00:24:25,039 - Thora, I'm leaving now. - Okay. 249 00:24:25,040 --> 00:24:27,640 - Thanks a lot. It was really lovely. - Thanks for coming. 250 00:24:28,720 --> 00:24:32,600 Hugo? Great to see you. Did you just get here? 251 00:24:33,360 --> 00:24:36,599 - Yeah, that's right. - Too bad, I'm just leaving. 252 00:24:36,600 --> 00:24:38,919 - But you live here now, right? - Yeah. 253 00:24:38,920 --> 00:24:42,479 We have to get together for coffee or a glass of wine. 254 00:24:42,480 --> 00:24:45,120 - Thora has my number. Give me a call. - Yeah. 255 00:24:45,960 --> 00:24:47,440 Bye, August. 256 00:24:48,360 --> 00:24:50,200 Take care. 257 00:24:51,080 --> 00:24:52,719 Who was that? 258 00:24:52,720 --> 00:24:56,559 That's Lydia. My cousin. You met her in Paris. 259 00:24:56,560 --> 00:25:00,039 Oh, right! Wow. Okay. 260 00:25:00,040 --> 00:25:02,919 - She's changed somewhat. - Yeah. 261 00:25:02,920 --> 00:25:07,199 - Is Julian also here? - God no, she's married to a stock broker, 262 00:25:07,200 --> 00:25:09,999 and lives in a fancy townhouse here on Manhattan. 263 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,920 - For real? - Yeah. 264 00:25:13,120 --> 00:25:17,559 Like Grandma likes to say, no matter how much we resist turning into our parents, 265 00:25:17,560 --> 00:25:21,640 we eventually will anyway, and that's really true for Lydia. 266 00:25:24,560 --> 00:25:28,760 I think I was so scared of becoming my mom that I didn't notice that I became my dad. 267 00:25:29,440 --> 00:25:31,840 I think it's true for me as well. 268 00:25:38,360 --> 00:25:40,520 She's very cute. 269 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:46,160 She looks a lot like her mother. 270 00:25:50,440 --> 00:25:51,920 She... 271 00:25:53,440 --> 00:25:55,720 She looks a lot like her dad as well. 272 00:26:08,800 --> 00:26:10,800 Can we...? 273 00:26:13,160 --> 00:26:15,439 What was I supposed to do? 274 00:26:15,440 --> 00:26:18,799 I don't know, you could have told me that you were pregnant. 275 00:26:18,800 --> 00:26:20,840 With my child. 276 00:26:23,040 --> 00:26:26,880 No. I was thinking of Frances. 277 00:26:28,760 --> 00:26:32,079 You can't handle being needed or having things required of you... 278 00:26:32,080 --> 00:26:34,479 It's not your decision to make, Thora. 279 00:26:34,480 --> 00:26:40,800 No, but I didn't want my child to have a dad who's not there. 280 00:26:43,000 --> 00:26:45,360 That's why I chose August. 281 00:26:46,040 --> 00:26:48,600 He wants to have children and be there. 282 00:26:53,840 --> 00:26:55,760 Did I make the wrong choice? 283 00:26:59,720 --> 00:27:01,440 I don't know. 284 00:27:04,400 --> 00:27:06,600 August doesn't know about this. 285 00:27:09,120 --> 00:27:12,720 So please, if you decide to... 286 00:27:13,880 --> 00:27:19,520 ...waltz into his life and turn it upside-down, be really sure about it. 287 00:27:48,200 --> 00:27:51,000 Where did you find that? I've been looking for it. 288 00:27:52,560 --> 00:27:54,200 At Hugo's. 289 00:27:58,520 --> 00:28:00,560 Did August know that Hugo is my dad? 290 00:28:07,520 --> 00:28:09,240 We never talked about it. 291 00:28:10,760 --> 00:28:12,640 You were always ours. 292 00:28:35,280 --> 00:28:37,080 Should we go? 293 00:29:17,280 --> 00:29:19,680 He's probably stuck in traffic. 294 00:30:21,280 --> 00:30:22,800 We have to go now. He's not coming. 295 00:30:24,360 --> 00:30:29,640 Yes. He's coming. He promised he'd come. 296 00:30:30,360 --> 00:30:32,280 He's coming. 297 00:31:16,680 --> 00:31:19,080 It's the unhappy endings you remember. 298 00:31:23,360 --> 00:31:24,840 That's just how it is. 299 00:31:26,840 --> 00:31:30,280 Then I hope that our story will be really boring. 300 00:31:34,120 --> 00:31:36,360 Do you really think it will be?