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Why's your mother marrying on a Friday? I have work to do.

Once we've eaten, I'm off to the office.

Do as you like, darling.

- Have I put on too much powder? - You always do.

And remember, children, you need to behave.

Not like your cousins at the last wedding.

They ate too much ice-cream and were ill.

And Sylvie, don't interrupt the grown-ups!

Olivier, no elbows on the table. Think about your spine.

Weddings are serious affairs.

Dear Biju, drink up

And don't spill any of it

Put it to your forehead, to your nose, to your chin

To your belly, to your crotch, drink, drink, drink

Two flowers brought together.

- Honestly... - I say!

I'm going to sing a little something.

God forbid, you can't sing.

All right...

In that case, I'll show you my bum.

Is your father my mother's cousin?

Can I be honest with you?

I'm only happy in sleep therapy.

The first man of my life was a psychiatrist.

His name was George. I owe him everything.

Everything.

What a technique!

I'm the world champion.

Little brats, go away! Go away!

Why do people getting married feel they have to invite their family?

Because they don't have a choice.

We always do.

- You didn't have to come. - But I like it!

- I'm the groom's nephew. - Yes, I know.

Uncle Gaston, who was a cycling champion,

lived with two women, a black one and a white one.

When the black one died, the other killed herself.

So he had to attend two funerals in one day.

As for Stéphane, your two-year-old cousin,

you think his daddy is Uncle Eugéne.

Not at all! Ask Auntie Marcelle who she made him with.

Enough of the little secrets, it's time to go home.

You'll see one another for Jocelyne's wedding.

You'll have plenty more nice stories to tell.

I sprained my ankle while I was dancing.

- Goodbye, Mum. - Bye, honey.

Bye-bye.

- Have you seen Pascal? - Must be in the park.

Say bye from us, we're off.

- Come on, kids. - Bye.

No, thank you.

They're nowhere to be found.

What a lovely sunset!

My husband's car has gone.

- How long have you been married? - Eight years.

I've been married eleven years.

- What does your husband do? - He sells pharmaceuticals.

I'm a secretary in an office.

- What about you? - I'm a dance teacher.

- Ballet? - God, no!

Tango, tap-dancing, jerk, Charleston...

How do you become a dance teacher?

By accident. Just to have fun.

- I change jobs every three years. - As soon as you're good at it?

I don't try to be good at it.

I have one more year to go.

What will you do then?

I have a few ideas.

It's silly. I feel like crying but I can't.

I never knew how to cry. I try, but I can't.

Drink.

Let's dance.

Music, champagne...

What a life!

Mummy, can we go home?

You're having fun but I'm not.

Wait a bit longer, sweetie.

- Do you have children? - I have one girl.

From my first marriage.

She was here but she went home.

- How old is she? - 16.

Well, don't mind us!

What, has everyone gone?

Karine didn't know about the school of horticulture nearby.

And since she's a landscape gardener...

She takes care of public gardens in the 17th arrondissement.

I know.

Anyway, the starter broke down and it took us an hour to get back...

What's wrong?

Do you want to come for dinner?

I can't. Tomorrow I have to get up early to get some trees.

Bloody car!

- Here's your key. - Keep it!

Come over whenever you want.

Things are getting too serious, too heavy between us.

Do you understand?

I guess you're right.

If you'll excuse me...

Right, goodbye!

What's the matter?

I won't be able to see you this week, or next, or ever.

- Your wife knows? - Yes, that's it.

Bye, Nicole.

FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC

Pascal! Just a minute, I'll be right with you.

- How's the family? - They're fine.

Listen, Olga...

The two of us...

Is that why you're here?

Don't look so miserable!

Do you have a new girlfriend? What's she like? Tell me.

You funny man!

I've never seen anyone worry like you do.

No, don't come in...

- Do you have something to say? - No, nothing!

Don't be jealous, I barely know him.

Goodbye.

Gilberte, be brave.

I'm a bastard. Don't ask me to explain.

Promise you won't cry?

I'll do what I want.

Get the hell off!

- But, Marie-Thérèse... - Get the hell off!

Sir, you mustn't stand behind me while I'm driving.

- Marie-Thérèse! - Get off!

- Be reasonable! - Get off!

How did you find my workplace?

Through my uncle. I mean, your father-in-law.

It's rather delicate, but...

I'm sorry.

Your husband...

Since he met Karine, I mean, my wife...

have you noticed anything unusual in his behaviour?

Do you know if he's tried to see her again?

In any case, he wouldn't have told me.

But you might've gathered...

What about you?

Well, you know, my wife...

she's a child.

She's always depressed, having a nervous breakdown.

Yesterday, I had to take her to the clinic.

For sleep therapy.

Pascal, that's your husband's name?

I found this letter...

on Karine's bedside table. "Pascal, should anything happen to me..."

Mind you, there may be nothing in it.

Karine loves playing tricks.

It might just be a prank.

- Have you got a lighter? - Yes.

Light it.

- Do you like cakes? - Very much.

That's enough, we won't have time to eat them all.

How long have you been working in your company?

12 years.

- Here's the address where I teach. - What for?

I'm not going to take dancing lessons.

Tell me.

You change jobs every three years?

What was your previous one?

I was a mycologist. I studied mushrooms.

I wrote articles for the papers.

Once, I found a boletus parasitus It's very rare.

- I donated it to a museum. - And before that?

Before that...

I played the trumpet for a jazz band...

I went to look for oil in Normandy with a friend of mine.

We didn't find any.

Two o'clock! Finish them off. I have to run.

The sixth lesson is free.

Hello, honey. How are you?

Wait till you hear what I did today.

I can't wait to be home to tell you.

- Do you want pasta or potatoes? - Marthe!

You turned a blind eye. You were amazing.

You knew.

I've made a decision.

From now on, you'll be the only one.

We also need tomato sauce.

Don't you understand? I had several affairs.

I broke them all off. All of them!

I couldn't take it anymore, you know?

Lying to one, then to another. And to you!

It was horrible.

Listen, you have the right to know.

You need to know.

The other day, at your mum's wedding...

I was ashamed.

The car did break down.

But before that...

The landscape gardener...

The cousin by marriage...

Well, she and I...

Eric, please. Your mother and I need to talk.

Go and do your homework.

It's done!

Well, go feed your guinea pig then.

I need to tell you everything to free myself.

Karine, the landscape gardener...

- Three times. - I don't care.

- Three times in the bushes. - Shut up!

When I saw you waltzing...

Well, you know everything now.

I've nothing to be ashamed of anymore.

Eric, dinner's ready.

So good to be at home!

Breathe, breathe! You're not breathing properly.

Your grandchildren and mine are here.

I asked the parents to bring them every first Saturday of the month.

- One more time? - OK, but it's the last one.

Madeleine, you missed your cue. It goes like this...

Got it? Now, take a deep breath.

Quiet, please.

Pay attention.

It's really important to be able to sing.

Ready?

Why are you working?

When you're stuck in an office all week long...

at the weekend you feel like enjoying nature.

I'm building a swimming pool for next summer.

Take a shovel and give me a hand.

I'll get my clothes dirty.

Come on.

Come on, jump!

Good timing!

Nelsa is about to show us her latest photos. Remember Nelsa?

She was at the wedding. She's Ludovic's daughter.

My husband's nephew, he's a dance teacher.

Yes, I know.

- Shall I start with the wedding? - Of course.

Well done, Nelsa!

This is before we had fun.

And after.

And as a close-up.

Uncle Eugìne eyeing up his neighbour's cleavage.

Gaston, trolleyed, pissing in his hat.

Gabrielle, throwing up on the flower beds.

That's awful, don't show this sort of thing.

Well, I'm not making it up.

You should be looking at the nice things in life.

Nelsa, that's enough! We're tired of your pictures.

Switch on the lights!

Shall I call a doctor?

He's dead.

Mum, be brave.

Children, go outside. You shouldn't see that.

It's me, Biju. Can you hear me?

Don't leave me.

I beg you.

Come back.

It's good to be back in Paris.

I haven't been here for six years.

I live in Vernou, in the Sologne region.

Mind you, I'm here for a funeral.

My half-brother. A heart attack...

Dad?

- Where's Karine? - At the clinic but she's fine.

- Not coming in? - You know me.

I'll stay here with Granddad.

Why don't you ever go into churches?

That's me. I'm against it.

We're in a republic, there shouldn't be any.

Even for your father's first wedding, I waited outside.

Here, I knew you wanted to have a teddy bear.

That was three years ago.

Keep the suitcase.

I got it for the teddy. I didn't want to look silly.

People are so nice to me!

- They loved him. - Of course, everybody did.

- His boss sent a beautiful wreath. - Yes, I saw that.

This is my father. He couldn't make it to the wedding.

Yes, I heard. You had sciatica.

Ending up alone, I know how it feels.

My wife died three years ago.

I can't get over it.

This isn't a party!

I used to take this route, a long time ago.

I would go swimming three times a week.

I loved swimming.

I still went after I got married...

but then your habits change.

It's wrong.

Every day should be a new adventure.

Even just one hour a day.

I can't wait for it to be finished.

Me neither.

Singing is the only thing that makes me happy.

I've been learning for three years.

- What kind of songs? - Everything!

From Mozart to Gershwin.

- Hum something for me. - Not here.

Yes, here.

Come on.

Quiet! Mum's sleeping, it'll do her good.

Let's have a family lunch. It's on me.

Marthe, look after Eric. I'm in a hurry.

We're taking Mum home. She's shattered.

- I'm hungry above all! - See?

No, she'll eat at home. Come on.

- Bye. See you soon. - You're going too?

I have a test.

I'll be back for Jocelyne's wedding in three weeks.

In the old days, when a relative died...

you didn't go to work for a whole day.

Someone you loved is worth it, aren't they?

You bastards!

Hello, we're in a hurry. We'd like two swimming costumes.

- Should we go there? - It feels good.

- I could stay here for hours. - Easy!

I'll call your office to say you're ill and you went home.

I can do that. They'd believe me. I never call in sick.

- And you? - I can call my caretaker.

She'll put a sign on my door.

The students will come back tomorrow.

One day is no big deal!

- I'll dive, then we'll call. - OK.

When I first moved to Paris, I stayed next to the Folies Bergère.

I would leave my door open at night...

hoping a pretty girl would come in.

She never did.

Before I got married, I fell in love all the time.

If I saw a boy I liked it would keep me awake.

I wouldn't let him touch me but I couldn't get enough of him either.

I was so silly!

Next time, we'll bring towels.

He's a great guy. He does "dyre sculptures".

Tyre sculptures!

Sorry, I'm talking with my mouth full.

He takes old tyres and sculpts them. He models them.

You should meet him.

He's the third person you want me to meet.

I want my friends to know one another.

That's a nice hat.

It would suit you.

My husband hates me wearing hats. He can't stand it.

I'll pay for it.

Great! I'll walk home tonight wearing it!

I can just see his face!

What does your wife hate?

Gaudy ties, she finds them revolting.

I'll buy you one, a very ugly one.

Great! I'll wear it when I go to see her at the clinic.

We had a great time. I'm so happy.

It's gone eight o'clock, Pascal will be worried.

I didn't wait for you. I've a meeting this evening.

- Were you held up? - Not at all.

Today, I didn't feel like working.

Ludovic took me to the swimming pool. We had a great time!

We ended up going to the cinema.

We saw an old Laurel and Hardy film.

Laurel and Hardy?

Hey, you so-and-so, I don't hear from you anymore.

Come and have a drink at my place.

This evening?

Yes, now.

I'd love you to.

Come on, follow me.

- But why? - Because I adore you.

Good.

Alright, let's call it a day.

- See you Wednesday. - Goodbye.

- Is this a good time? - Of course.

I would've come to get you but I was late.

I brought some lunch.

Tell me. Why are you and your wife...

I don't know. I never understood.

Maybe because I'm not the jealous kind.

I respect everyone's freedom. I can't help it.

Some people think I'm indifferent.

What do you do on Sundays with your family?

We sometimes go to the flea market. My husband collects toy soldiers.

Usually, he takes us to a gourmet restaurant.

He tries them all.

Then, he writes to Michelin's restaurant guide to complain.

What if we pretended to bump into each other at one?

I'll let you know where we're going.

My wife comes out of the clinic tonight.

With her, it will be even funnier.

You're so nice. You treat me as if I was ill.

You're handsome! You're very handsome.

Fantastic! I wouldn't have noticed without the therapy.

That's a nice tie.

Your boss phoned and asked how you were.

I quit this morning.

I don't want to remodel landscapes anymore.

The country can stay as it is, I don't care.

- Two years ago, you wanted to work. - I was wrong.

From now on, I'll dedicate myself to you.

By the way, there was a charming industrialist in the next room.

He wants to restructure his team and since teaching doesn't pay...

you can call him next week.

You'll earn more money, it's worth it.

Great!

On Sunday we'll go for lunch in a good restaurant in the countryside.

I'd rather we stayed here and slept.

But if you feel like it...

What's wrong?

Are you in love? Tell us.

No... I'd rather suffer alone.

Are you pregnant?

Idiot!

Take Karine as a model.

She's healthy.

It needs more pepper.

It's too late, they should've added it while it was cooking.

Look who's here.

- Hello. What a surprise! - Indeed!

Hi, cousin. Hello, cousin.

- Have a seat. - With pleasure!

Put this here.

- Want to sit there? - OK.

Did you three ride on the motorcycle?

No, Nelsa has her own moped.

She leaves before us. We wait for each other.

Have you seen Ludovic's motorcycle? It's wonderful, you should buy one!

It's disgusting here.

Look at those idiots!

Those greedy bastards who eat like pigs when the world is starving.

Little shits!

Please!

If you behave like that, I'm leaving.

Ludovic, say something!

Everyone's free to express their opinions.

What a beautiful day!

What's going to happen now?

We could be on more familiar terms.

It won't be easy. But I guess we can try.

Then, we have two options.

Either we sleep together or we don't.

If we do and we still want to see each other, we'll have to lie.

You'd lie to your wife, I'd lie to Pascal.

It's getting sordid!

Or we sleep together and we never see each other again.

No, I'd rather we don't sleep together!

We won't change our little habits.

We'll see each other for the sake of being together.

They will be jealous.

But we'll have nothing to be ashamed of.

Then years will go by, we'll become this amazing couple.

"Apparently, it's been 20 years and they don't even sleep together."

- "No way." - "I'm telling you..."

Our story is extraordinary...

and it must stay that way till the end.

It will.

Aren't you ready?

We need to buy presents for Jocelyne's wedding.

Diane was very kind to put me up.

I can't live alone anymore.

- I'm a poor old thing. - Now, now.

This time, my life's over.

Oh well...

I'll try to be a good grandmother.

I'll learn how to make jam.

I need to find dark red shoes. I found an old dress of mine.

It's fashionable. But I need new shoes.

What time is the ceremony?

We need to get up.

You were so funny last night!

I hadn't laughed like that in a long time.

Yesterday, I bumped into my doctor.

He said I was perfectly healthy...

healthier than I've ever been.

- Right, let's go. - OK, boss.

There's still blossom on the trees.

You always make us leave way too early.

I won't drink, I won't eat. My bladder...

It looks like Uncle Pascal.

- What's going on? - Explain yourself!

- Does it hurt? - There's a chemist right there.

- You're bleeding! - Watch out! The wedding's not over.

He's a former partner of Pascal's in the garage business.

He disappeared with all the money.

- He's the father of the groom. - Keep your head up.

For God's sake, my glasses!

Damn... they're broken.

I built it all myself.

Next year, I'll extend it.

Today, I couldn't close. On Saturdays, we're incredibly busy.

My body aches, my spine hurts.

Mine too, neck or back?

Neck.

You bastard!

Give me my money back, you bastard!

Stop it, stop it!

- I'll smash your face in! - Stop it!

- Stop! - Let go of me!

I swear he'll give it back!

I had surgery twice.

I have two horrible scars.

Look.

Oh, I see!

What do you mean "I see"? I don't have any scars.

- Well... - You're out of your mind!

- A liqueur, sir? - No, thanks.

A liqueur, madam?

What if we sneaked away?

Look, a complete leaf with all three parts.

The sheath, the leafstalk...

the veined leaf blade.

Chlorophyll helps the photosynthesis. Do you understand?

She was a remarkable woman.

She had nothing to be ashamed of. Never an angry word.

I like talking.

I talk and talk, but people don't listen.

- Are you listening? - One hundred percent.

I know this astonishing man who makes souvenirs.

The most hideous things you can think of. Awful!

The most hideous things that sell in France come from him.

- Want to meet him? - Of course.

You don't take pictures anymore?

No, there's no use. They don't understand.

I want to be a bunny.

- You'd look ridiculous. - I want to be like the others!

"Closed for no particular reason, back tomorrow."

Just like him.

It's mine!

My father slaved away to save this money for my business.

What about my disinfected army lorries, I'm still waiting for those!

I never got them. And it has nothing to do with the garage business.

Good, they're patching things up.

- Will you stop! - Stay out of this!

Come on, gentlemen.

Let go! Enough is enough!

You're stepping on my feet. That's enough!

A lot of good that's done you! Look what he did to you.

Let go of me!

Excuse me, are you happy?

What time is it?

4:50 PM.

Too early to go back.

They won't be worried enough yet.

A year ago, I wanted to die.

I spent the day looking for a way to kill myself.

Then I didn't have the courage.

You wanted to die?

- Why? - Nervous breakdown.

My work, my husband, my kid...

Sometimes, it all looks so silly.

- Can I ask you a question? - Go ahead.

If I'm being indiscreet, don't answer.

- Have you cheated on your husband? - Yes.

With a guy from the office.

He was funny.

It lasted two months.

It was the only time. How about you?

- Surprisingly enough, never. - Never?

Never...

I've been waiting for you. Pascal is hammered.

Leave me alone.

I'm sorry, old sport.

He's downed a bottle of whisky. I tried to stop him but he slapped me.

I'm a fish. Catch me.

I've had it now. Out!

Can't we just have a laugh?

You and I are cousins and you're throwing me out.

You're scum, like your dad.

Eric, we're going home.

Are you coming to our house?

OK, well, we'll follow you.

I've taken back my wedding present.

Your daughter is alright. Otherwise I wouldn't have married her.

But you're wonderful, Biju! I love you!

We should always marry the mothers before the daughters.

There are two bottles of champagne left, let's drink them.

You'd better go to bed.

I guess you're right.

And the sun comes in all day long.

Should we spend the evening together?

They'll eat with us, it'll be nice.

If it makes Mum happy.

Come up, we'll have fun.

I don't want him to get the wrong idea.

- I'm too old for men! - That's what you said a year ago.

You've since got married.

This time, it's over. Or, it would really have to be...

- He invited you to Sologne? - He was always talking about it.

In the end, I asked him to invite me. He didn't say no.

A few days there will take my mind off things.

Do you think their flat is bigger than ours?

- What's the surface area of ours? - I've never known.

Marthe, how many square metres is your flat?

I don't know.

Help me push the table. We'll do figures.

Wait.

Bye, I'm going to bed.

Tell me what you accuse society of.

I don't know. It's too real.

There's not enough fantasy. People accept everything.

- Even you will get married one day. - No, I won't.

Later in life, I'd like to kill someone.

Plan a murder...

calmly...

Choose a victim. Think about it for months or years.

It's no more stupid than going to work.

I bet it's more fun.

Are you crying?

No, I'm not.

Do you want to go home?

- We're off. - As you like.

They're awfully close those two.

Karine and I aren't that close!

I figured everything out tonight.

- You figured what out? - You've slept with her.

You're lying.

Listen, honey, don't you think that...

coming from you...

I'm sorry.

Do what you like.

I was so happy in my sleep therapy.

They woke me for two hours a day.

Then I'd go back to sleep.

Right.

I'll be very cheerful for you.

I've decided not to bother people anymore.

You'll see.

I can be fun.

I was a few years ago, wasn't I?

Thanks to your dad, I've started to live again.

I listened to the radio this morning, which I hadn't done in a while.

There was nothing interesting.

I'm going to bottle my wine. This year we'll make 400 litres.

Platform 4, mind the doors. The train is now ready to depart.

Can you imagine if my dad and your mum got married?

- When will I see you? - I don't know, some time.

Perhaps it'd be better if we didn't see each other for a bit.

I need to talk to you.

I know what you're going to say.

In any case, now...

They think we're sleeping together. So...

- We'd said... - It's too stupid!

You're right, let's think about us.

Tomorrow's Saturday.

So let's say tomorrow, here, at 1 1 .

- We'll spend the afternoon together. - 1 1 am?

Excuse me, what time is it, please?

Why the hell do you care?

It's 1 1 :40.

My train was half an hour late.

- Where are we going? - I don't know.

- Would you rather eat first, or... - No, not before...

Alright, not before...

For a while, I shared the business with another dance teacher.

He used to come here with all his girlfriends.

Number 12.

6... 8...

He hasn't been here in a very long time!

- Do you know a place? - God, no!

There must be somewhere else around here.

We'd like a room.

- For the afternoon? - Yes.

Sorry...

Room 7. First floor.

1 50 francs, service included, payable in advance.

- Would you like something to drink? - No, thanks.

It's great.

We've broken the lamp.

I've scratched your back.

Fourth round.

Yes, let me cut your toenails. It will make me happy.

It's almost dark outside.

What time is it?

It's 6:40.

Good evening, sir.

Do you intend keeping the room for the night?

Tonight?

Would you like something to eat?

We serve cold food.

This time, everyone at home will be really worried.

Come in.

Put it here, thanks.

- Do I need to pay now? - As you wish.

- Tomorrow, then. - Alright.

Switch on the light, I'm lost.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a tramp.

My parents disapproved.

You dice the rabbit.

You macerate it for at least two hours.

For the marinade, three spoonfuls of olive oil.

- The juice of two lemons. - Limes or...

No, just lemons. And a spoonful of ginger.

I fell asleep.

- Are you cross? - I'm furious!

Good morning.

Everything alright? Do you need anything?

I've been told to ask you if you plan to stay.

Probably.

Well, enjoy your Sunday.

See you tomorrow.

It's for me.

How are you?

I'm fine.

Good night.

You shut up!

One word and I'll leave, you won't see me again.

- I'm not getting up. - Eric's gone, I need to go.

I'm not leaving this bed.

I won't sell medicine anymore.

- Are you sick? - No, I want to stay here.

Well, stay in bed. When you've had enough, you'll get up.

Watch your language!

- Look at the state of my car! - So what?

- I have a job! - Me too!

- Do I know you? - I'm Madame Baudoin.

I had created an association for the people of Aveyron living in Paris.

You came to the first meetings.

I remember.

- Do you often go back there? - Just for summer holidays.

My parents are still living in Rodez.

I haven't been to Saint Affrique in ages.

How was it?

I'm pretty good, aren't I?

- Honestly. - It was good.

Was it good or bad?

- It was alright... - That's all?

It was good.

Oh, heavens! It was very good! You happy, now?

If you're not sure, we can do it again.

Come on, bring your feet together.

I'll wait for you.

I'd like you to take me out tonight.

Nelsa's at her "Knowledge of the world" class.

I would love to relive our first date.

Do you remember the restaurant? And the night club we went to?

- What a pilgrimage! - I'm not asking for a lot here!

One night.

We sat over there.

- Delicious. - You're enjoying it.

If I'd known, I'd have ordered some.

I'm going back to work.

We can't make ends meet with what you earn.

I'm not criticizing. Don't be upset.

I won't bother you, you know.

You'll be able to live as you see fit.

I just need to have you all to myself now and then.

You were so funny! You always talked nonsense.

You said that one morning I drank a bottle of vodka...

that I had won a beauty contest.

People believed you.

You must admit that I'm quite pretty.

Did I ever tell you why I married you?

Because of your eyes.

I thought, "A man with such beautiful eyes...

"couldn't possibly hurt a woman."

Why would I hurt you?

- It was at the Colibri... - No, it was at the Arlequin!

We went to the Colibri the second time we went dancing.

Let's go to the Arlequin. I love you.

The chemist's open! Someone recommended a new tranquillizer.

Funny little green pills. Can you buy them for me?

Take my clothes off. I've got a surprise.

Hurry, we only have one hour!

- What's that? - They're tattoos for kids.

I stole some from Eric.

They wash off.

See? You don't know me, I'm a little crazy.

I feel naked without those.

Let's remedy that.

Turn around.

What will your next job be?

I have three options.

Grow medicinal plants in Provence.

Collect sounds for a sound bank.

Go and play a trumpet...

far away, overseas...

in a band for tourists.

I'd like to travel but not as a tourist.

I'd like to settle in countries not knowing if we'd ever come back.

Leaving together would be wonderful.

One day, I'd like you to make me cry.

I told you, I don't know why...

but I can't cry.

I promise I'll try.

- It won't come off. - Scrub harder.

We should have left by now.

Will you teach me to dance?

I'd like to know every dance...

and every extraordinary step.

This is Paris Austerlitz...

Ah, children, what an adventure!

- Bye, darling. - Bye.

I'll give you a call.

Lovely boy. I met him on the train.

Your dad's so nice. Too nice! But we're not meant to be.

I'm so happy to be here. Let's go to a café.

Did you decide to leave?

If you'd seen Thomas' face when I got on the train. He was delighted!

I've always liked troublesome people.

Those who complain, who suffer. He's too happy!

He doesn't need anyone. He looks at the stars and he's happy.

He gets up with the larks and sees to everything.

It was depressing.

How are you two?

- Fine. - Yes, fine.

I love freedom!

It was one of Diane's ideas.

Once a year, kids wait on grown-ups.

They take care of everything: shopping, cooking...

Kids must learn at an early age what life is all about.

Serge is a magician and he'll perform conjuring tricks later on.

When I started...

I owned a laundry.

Now, I own four.

So don't tell me that society's a bitch.

We'll get you a plaster.

I need to talk to you.

- Open the door! - Sit down!

Are you happy?

- It's not a question I ask myself. - It's an important one.

I was happy.

Talk to your sister.

She'll listen to you.

She doesn't understand a man has only one way of proving he's a man.

By sleeping with other women.

I love Marthe.

And I want to keep her.

What matters in life is family.

I am family-minded.

But... she flaunts herself with that dance teacher.

What sort of example is that for our son?

I was hiding. When you hide, you don't do anything wrong.

That's modesty for you!

Why take it out on me? What have I done?

My brother doesn't want to dance with me.

I'm leaving. It's for the best.

Good evening, Dad.

- Have you heard about Karine? - I have.

She said goodbye to me this morning.

She wants you to be free to make your own decision.

- Want a drop of champagne? - No, thanks.

I can't leave you. I can't.

I can't.

I'm too unhappy.

Talk about a merry Christmas!

I might as well just go crash into something.

Next bend, boom! And it'll all be over.

Watch the road, you'll have an accident.

I'll jump all the red lights. We'll hit something for sure.

Daddy, don't do that.

Of course I won't. Don't worry.

Talking about it soothes me.

Look at your mother. Look at her!

- She forgot she was a mum. - Are you done?

Who's getting the wine from the cellar?

We're going.

I've never seen anything like it. On Christmas Eve!

I mean, what can they possibly be doing?

They locked themselves in the room at the end of the corridor.

- Try the meat loaf at least! - I'm not hungry.

- The foie gras is excellent. - Well, shut up and eat!

What a cantankerous man!

You should be ashamed! Go and play somewhere else.

Good for you. You're reacting the right way.

That's enough!

- I'll give them a piece of my mind. - What good will it do?

The midnight mass is starting. Come, everyone.

Poor Karine...

I'll be 17 next month.

- Do you still want to kill people? - No, I've changed my mind.

They're such idiots.

If I was your age, I'd have fun.

Last week, I made love with a boy. It was neat!

God Almighty bless you all. The Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit.

He's got a superb voice.

Is it good?

Let me take your phone number.

You never know.

Come on, it's time to open the presents. Come and join us.

The children would love it.

We'll be right there.

- Should we sneak out or say bye? - Let's be better than the rest.

- We'll say bye. - Can you do up my top?

I'm a vampire.

I am pleased to see you like this.

You wanted to beat Casanova's record, have more lovers than he did.

- What's the score now? - I still need another 30.

I got it wrong again.

It's not the right place.

Excuse me, may I use your phone?

I was invited to a party but I got lost.

I always get lost.

Come in, madam.

Merry Christmas!

I thought about you all evening.

Never mind, stay here.

We'll have you dressed as Frankenstein's bride.

You think it'll suit me?

It felt so nice in your clinic.

So nice!

It was all white.

Serge is going to cut Mum in half.

Let's hope he doesn't miss.

Don't hurt me, OK?

Keep your head out...

- Stick out your feet, please. - Like this?

Very good.

Right, well, bye everyone, we're off.

Thanks for everything.

Are you leaving?

See you soon.

Get me out of here!

Get me out of here!

Subtitling: Eclair Video - Paris