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NATURAL ENEMY

Excuse me...

Have you seen the Plouescat police? They're supposed to meet me here.

No.

- I'm Inspector Luhel - I wasn't informed.

To find the police station, take that road...

It's at the entrance of town.

- Is it far? - Five minutes...

Well... Thanks.

POLICE STATION

- Are you Inspector Luhel? - Yes.

Well... Get in.

We'll squeeze in.

Hello...

I was sure it was you, but Guillou thought you were too young.

I didn't say anything.

Had a nice trip?

Here...

Not a pretty sight.

Cause of death?

Fractured skull.

From a blow?

Or a fall.

Mrs. Tanguy is accusing her ex-husband?

Not objectively. She's "sure" it's him.

What's the difference?

She sensed that her husband witnessed their son's death...

In my opinion, it's nonsense.

- Some more coffee? - No thanks.

- Sure? - No. It's late.

The poor kid was probably playing and got knocked down by a wave.

Doesn't that sound more likely?

I don't know.

You've filed a complaint against Serge Tanguy, your son's father...

Can you tell me your reasons?

Why didn't they send a more experienced detective?

Don't worry. I'm highly qualified.

..."qualified"...

Look at yourself!

You're not credible... You are...

Here you come! And...

Can we begin?

Listen Ma'am, I...

I respect your grief, really...

But now I'd like you to sit down and answer my questions.

The day before Richard's death...

An old madwoman in the supermarket

started shouting at a mother...

"To hell with your children" she was yelling.

"Since when does having children give the right to piss people off!?

Even cockroaches reproduce! So do rats!

Any vermin can do it!

Being a parent grants no special rights!"

Oh, Nathalie...

Not at all. It's good to hear your voice.

It's pretty serious...

I'll just do my job.

Don't worry. How are you two doing?

And Antoine?

Let me hear his breathing.

Yes, a little.

Hello!

- Miss Sophie Guizot? - Yes.

Inspector Luhel.

- Is your companion in? - He's asleep.

For much longer?

He's been in bed for days.

He weeps, he snores, he farts. He gets up only to piss.

Won't see me, or anyone else.

I had to send our daughter to my sister's in Lesneven.

I'd like to see him, just for a minute.

- It's at your own risk... - It's okay. I don't scare.

It's his lair for booze nights Go on in.

There's no light. He broke the bulb.

- Shit! It stinks! - I warned you.

Mr. Tanguy?

I'm Inspector Luhel...

- ...in charge of... - Don't bother me!

We need to ask you some questions...

Fuck your questions!

Can't you see I'm dying?!

- I'm sorry but - Get out!...

I'll be back.

Already?

That bad?

He's not ready yet.

- How long have you lived with him? - 13 years.

Is he your daughter's father?

Adèle is his spitting image.

Hello, Nathalie?

It's great to get back to normal life,

even for one evening.

What's a normal life?

To be here, with you two, happy...

Now that you have the car, you can home in the evenings...

I finish at impossible hours.

It didn't even have the strength to interview a witness tonight.

I don't mind waiting up...

We'll see.

According to Mrs. Tanguy, a Mr. Goulven saw Serge Tanguy's car at Porz Guen

the night in question.

Old Goulven!

He's drunk by 11 AM.

At 6 PM, he can't even remember his name.

By the way, I didn't find his statement in the files...

That's what I'm telling you. Frankly, we had our hands full that day...

All right...

But I wish you had informed me of it.

I make a point of verifying all testimonies, however farfetched.

I understand. But I'm a bit overworked now.

Yes, of course...

Excuse me. Have a good day.

Good day, inspector.

- What is it? - Police... Juvenile squad.

- It's about Richard Tanguy's death. - Why come here?

I've nothing to say. Leave me alone.

Mr. Goulven!

Even my daughter doesn't come to see me anymore! Her flesh and blood.

"Human garbage" she called me. Can you believe it?

My own daughter!

You claim to have seen Mr. Tanguy's car at Porz Guen?

I claim nothing!

I mind my own business.

I made a mistake, that's all. I must have seen him the previous evening.

He fucks his girls there. I've had no sex

for 15 years! And I'm not about to...

Nothing of mine works anymore. Can't even piss standing up.

Mr. Goulven, I'd like to take your statement at the police station...

No way. I don't want to get mixed up in murder stories!

Who are you anyway? Who asked you here?

Mr. Goulven!

Stop by the police station!

Come tomorrow or I'll summon you.

I don't hear you anymore! I don't...

Mr. Tanguy!

I have to talk to you.

Not here.

Just a few questions...

Let's get out of here.

I'll be right back.

Tell me what you did on that day.

I left work around 5 PM, I visited a girlfriend.

We took a nap.

Her name?

She's a married woman.

What time did you leave her?

Around 6:45 PM.

Then?

I went back to the farm, where I found Sophie.

What did you do?

Another nap.

I've a huge appetite.

Then?

Nothing.

We had dinner.

We watched a tape and went to bed.

Around midnight, Old Goulven saw your car at Porz Guen...

If I'd been there that night, Richard would not have died.

You wanted to send Richard to a military school?

Was that a punishment?

To get him away from his mum!

Why?

You saw her, no?

- Did you quarrel about this? - I have to get back to my guys.

- We'll talk some other time... - This is important!

I know, but I'm responsible for 25 lives here. You understand.

OK. I'll call you.

Don't leave town without telling me.

Nathalie, be patient, I'm doing my best.

Everyone here seems to want me to fail...

I can hold out, but you must help me.

Listen...

I promise I'll come home soon.

No, I can't tell you which day!

Nathalie, wait...

I have to hang up. I love you.

OK, I've got to hang up... Yeah, me too.

Excuse me.

- Inspector Luhel. - You want to question me?

Yes, that's it.

I'm all yours...

Can we sit down?

Of course.

Did you see Mr. Tanguy on May 23?

...In the late afternoon...

We made love. We took a shower

...and fooled around a bit more...

Then he got dressed and left just before 7, when my husband usually gets home.

How long have you been seeing Mr. Tanguy?

Going on 2 years.

- Is he having other affairs? - I don't care!

Did you know his son Richard?

By sight, since he was a child.

A few weeks ago, Serge introduced him to me.

What for?

I'm about to shock you again.

Serge thought Richard needed to grow up.

He brought him so we could make love...

- All three of you?! - No!

You're even worse than I am!

Although. I wouldn't have minded...

No! But... I want to say...

Did you agree?

Why not? It was an experience for me too.

Very moving... And promising...

Richard had a lot of respect for a woman's body. Almost too much.

He was very afraid to cause pain.

There's my husband!

- I'll be off. - Take it easy...

Are you OK?

I'm running a bit late. Have a drink.

This is Inspector Luhel.

He came to get some information about Serge.

Excuse me.

Hello?

No, I'm listening...

Now?

Well, OK, I'll be right over.

What did you tell old Goulven? Did you threaten him?

Not particularly.

Why does it matter?

You interrupt me in my work to ask me this?

Goulven hung himself.

His body was found at home an hour ago.

Why are you staring at me?

It's horrible, of course...

What? You're implying...

I didn't threaten him, I just asked...

Tanguy threatened him!

Tanguy got to him first and tried to intimidate him!

When I got there, Goulven was terrified!

Leave Serge Tanguy alone!

He's a grieving father! And you've done enough damage.

You have no right to accuse me of that!

I'm doing my job.

I'm cleaning up after you...

That's always the risk we take...

Hey Luhel! What's up?

You won't hold out, spending all your evenings in this sorry room.

Come down. I'll buy you a drink.

I can't accept.

Come on! You can have a drink!

Didn't you want to chat?

I'm coming.

Mr. Tanguy?

Stop it! Are you crazy?!

Can you blame me?

Let's not stay here.

Where are you going?

I want to show you something.

I thought we were having a drink!?

Stop freaking out! Life's great for you...

There was a house of granite here.

It sank into the sands.

The ground floor was buried...

... all swallowed up.

So, it had to be destroyed.

They couldn't shore up the foundation?

No.

The sea is gnawing the dune.

It carries the sand 5 miles away.

Follow me.

Nighttime's the best around here.

Look at that sky!

Lie down!

Take a real look at it!

And our interview?

No! Not now...

Tomorrow...

Let's have lunch together, OK?

Relax now.

You'll see, in 10 years' time...

I'm sure you'll remember every detail of our little adventure.

- Excuse me - Yes? .

- I'd like to make a call. - At the bar.

Mr. Tanguy?

I'd like to speak to Mr. Tanguy...

Where is he?

Tell him that Inspector Luhel is at the restaurant as agreed!

I'm the deputy-mayor of Plouescat.

Sorry to meet you under these circumstances...

But today we're mourning one of our neighbors, Mr. André Goulven.

His daughter and all dear to him wanted to gather here.

You'll understand that it would be tactful if you agreed to leave...

But... I don't understand!

Don't force me to insist It's already hard enough...

Thank you.

- What are you looking for? - Excuse me.

Why all these telephone calls to Lesneven on the night of May 23?

What telephone calls?

3 from your house. 4 from there.

Was there a problem?

Sophie is always on the phone with her sister.

More so since our daughter went to live with her.

I notice a contradiction between your statements and Miss Guizot's.

When did Adèle move into her aunt's house at Lesneven?

Was this after Richard's death or a month before?

She likes to be over there, that's normal.

She likes to spend time with her cousins.

During Easter vacation, you did your utmost to find her a school in Lesneven...

It must have been urgent, to make her switch school mid-year.

No. It was her decision...

To be with her cousins.

It couldn't wait until the next school year?

Once in Lesneven, Adèle's grades plummeted.

And her absenteeism went way up.

Are you a cop or a school counselor?!

You'd prefer we talk about your huge sexual appetite?

Sorry?

OK, let's stop beating around the bush.

Yesterday, I went to Adèle's former school in Plouescat.

I met with the headmistress...

Your daughter has a lot of personality.

But I wasn't expecting this kind of writing from a child.

"He felt me watching him...

"He woke up and whispered my baby.

"I said Stop it, I'm your wife now.

"That made the fool laugh."

The worst is to come...

"What is normal love?

"Unfaithfulness?

"Forgetting one for another?

"We can never replace one another!

"He loves me from birth."

That's enough!

That's her handwriting?

What do you have to say?

Leave Adèle alone.

Richard discovered your secret...

Did he threaten to talk?

What secret?

Be reasonable, Mr. Tanguy...

We must face the truth.

You're sick.

You need treatment.

The law can help you.

Most of all, it can help Adèle.

Your love did her great harm.

Now you must let her recover.

What are you saying?

I know you love her, but you lost your way.

Between you two that kind of love is a crime.

- Take that back! - Let go of me!

Take it back! You're a real pervert!

Don't ever accuse me of stuff like that! Never!

What's going on?

Let him go... At any rate...

Let me see.

You need an X-ray.

I don't have time! I have to question Adèle Tanguy right away!

I want to see Adèle!

You have to take care!

Hi!

Why are you here?

The police gave me the address.

For that?

No! I just wanted to surprise you!

You know I'm working.

I missed you. Don't be mad.

I'm not.

What did you do with Antoine?

Mum is looking after him. I can't nurse anymore.

I have a very important appointment this afternoon.

I could drive you there.

I don't know how long it'll last.

So, I'll go for a walk.

I'll go to the beach.

I'll wait for you at the hotel.

Why didn't you call me?

I told you. I wrecked my cell phone.

Telephones existed before cell phones!

Don't blame me, please.

Tonight I will spoil you.

Sit where you want.

I don't know what you've been told about me,

but I'm here to help you.

That's my job.

You can tell me everything, even things you can't tell others.

You mustn't be ashamed.

I won't judge you.

I'll protect you.

I'm sure your parents love you,

and everybody here loves you.

But maybe there is one adult...

who's done improper things to you.

It's not your fault.

He's the one responsible.

Say something...

Did your father tell you to keep quiet?

You'll never be half the man my father is!

Admiration is blinding you.

Do it for Richard!

Adèle! Think it over!

I wanted to apologize...

...for getting so angry.

It was stupid...

...and the wrong reaction.

I'm listening.

You think I'm a brute...

...who abuses people weaker than me.

On the contrary, I admire them.

That's why I chase women.

Every time I possess one,

I try to discover this mysterious strength they have inside,

so different from mine.

But every time it escapes me.

And I feel even dumber...

...and more alone.

You've discovered what I'm talking about, haven't you?

I don't "possess".

That doesn't matter.

Since my son died, I have to fuck!

I have to sow...

To sow my seed!

I want to get every woman pregnant!

Just so they know I exist.

You make me want to vomit.

We're not at all alike.

Right.

Every time I open my mouth, I feel I'm sinking a bit deeper.

But I'm sure we could get along...

I saw Adèle this afternoon.

She seemed very disturbed...

Uneasy.

Anguished.

She starts rambling when I ask about you.

You don't seem to care...

Stop it now!

I've had enough of your suspicions! It's my son who died!

What must I tell you!?

Can't you see I'm at the end of my rope!? I'll do something stupid if you don't stop!

You don't scare me.

Be careful, you're hurting me!

Stop it!

What's got into you?

You know that I still hurt!

You wanted to...

Not like that!

You were suffocating me!

I was excited.

So, take your time...

... enjoy it.

It's like you're in a desperate rush!

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean that.

What's going on?

I feel you're not with me.

Should I go home tomorrow?

I still love you.

Even more than before.

I feel like you're forcing yourself.

You want to drive the entire town to suicide?

It's a ploy!

A ploy!? The doctor is categorical!

If Sophie Guizot didn't get home early, Serge Tanguy would be dead!

- Maybe that proves he's guilty! - And old Goulven!?

Was he guilty too?

Guilty of what? Did he rape his daughter too?

You're mixing everything up! Goulven felt...

Shit, I don't even know why I bother talking to you! You're so fucking dense!

- Don't use my office any more! - I won't!

Mr. Tanguy!

Can you hear me?

What's this farce?

Wouldn't it be simpler to confess?

You're wasting your time.

I'll see my investigation through, no matter what.

I'll never see my child again. Can you imagine living with that?

Are you a father too?

A father can understand.

You know what a child is.

It's all you leave behind...

The only thing that matters.

It's not right to outlive a child.

What do you care if I die? You could pin everything on me.

But help me!

Please!

It's cutting through my skin.

The nurses can...

No, you don't get it! The nurses rape me!

That's why they've tied me down like a pig.

They come in at night,

take off their panties,

straddle my cock and stuff themselves.

Stop that! You're sick, perverted, disgusting!

I'll get you! I will!

- You're insane... - You are insane!

You're everything I despise! What you deserve...

Everything OK, Inspector?

Did he cooperate?

- It's not easy... - He's a tough one!

Excuse me.

It's me.

I have reason to think you were right, about your husband and all that.

But tell me exactly what you know.

Did Richard ever speak to you about his half-sister Adèle? Did she confide in him?

I'd have come by sooner...

But I was very busy.

I have no proof, but I've found your husband's motive for killing Richard!

"His motive!" What the fuck have you been doing? Why isn't Serge in jail yet?

At the end of my investigation...

Shut up! You're like a headless chicken, running around in circles, getting nowhere!

Please try to calm down, and answer my questions.

Get lost!

Stop it! Please...

I have to talk to you, Nathalie!

I know all that... I know...

Let me talk, please!

I can't take care of you two right now. I just can't!

Stop crying Nathalie...

Please don't cry...

Nathalie, stop...

Stop please... Shit! Stop!

Hello?

I said no calls.

Who's there?

I'll come down.

I'm listening.

Keep driving.

Well?

If my father had died, I'd have killed you.

Your father is tough, don't worry about him.

He's innocent!

I know how much you love him.

Stop it! You're mistaken about him!

You're too young for all this.

I'll take you back.

Keep driving!

Turn right.

- Is that all you had to tell me? - Of course not!

Will you listen to me! You don't understand a thing! You're useless!

It's my favorite picture.

He said that we were wrong to do what we did...

That he could go to prison if we continued.

I called him a coward.

He said he was not...

But it was time...

...to forget all that had happened.

Or else adults would separate us for good.

I told him adults are fools.

They don't know...

...what real love is.

They just dread being alone, and not acting like everybody.

He told me that he didn't love me...

...not the way I wanted.

That he also wanted to be like everybody.

I said I didn't believe him.

So he repeated three times: "I don't love you...

"I don't love you!

"I don't love you!"

I picked up a rock and I hit him with all my strength.

He didn't shout.

He had a smile on his face.

He was bleeding.

But his eyes...

...were saying that he loved me.

That he couldn't live without me.

His eyes said thank you.

Then I felt his body begin to grow cold.

I held him tight but it was no use.

I ran along the dyke and the beach all the way here.

And I phoned my father to come.

Did he come?

Yes.

Who else knows about this?

He told nobody.

Not even my mother or my aunt.

He lied to them.

What are you going to do?

Oh, it's you...

Are you OK?

You don't look well.

Didn't she tell you?

Who?

The new girl.

She's very busy.

Beaupré and Guillou have disappeared.

What do you mean?

Just what I said!

They left. Vanished.

That's all...

The same day! Both of them!

Can you explain such bad luck?

Their wives are devastated.

What can I tell them?

I never saw it coming!

Everybody got along fine.

No one ever complained... Never.

What got into their heads? No one knows.

If something upsets the balance of things,

it all goes berserk...

And then it falls back together any old how.

I may have some good news for you.

You were right all along.

Richard was the victim of an accident.

I'm now sure of it.

He was alone on the dyke.

I'll have the case closed.

That reassures me a bit.

I'm not so senile.

You were the shrewdest of us all.

I'm leaving Plouescat at 6 PM.

You're leaving?

My work is over.

Won't you come out for a drink?

No. I just wanted to inform you. I have to be gone by 6.

Thanks and goodbye.

Thank you.