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What about everybody else?

Cake!

Stop it! We're sharing!

- How many are we? - About 15.

MY PIECE OF THE PIE

Just cut lots of slices.

The first one's for Edeline.

- Where's mine? - A sliver for me.

A big one!

Where's France?

I'll go see!

Who's the last piece for?

For France.

Call an ambulance!

Outside, kids!

- It's France... - What about my cake?

It's my mother...

She took some pills.

What's up?

Her mother took some pills...

Oh, shit! She did something stupid.

Wait!

Lucie!

Where you going?

To the plant.

Were you forewarned

of the factory shutdown?

No, we read it in the papers.

You had no idea it was closing?

No, management even asked us to step up production.

It was strange.

We trusted them and we got screwed.

A woman who's worked here

for 20 years just attempted suicide.

Do you find that normal?

Just because they lay us off and treat us like shit.

They'll pay for this. I promise!

Grandpa!

Don't worry, it's okay.

She's alive.

But we can't see her yet. It'll be okay.

Don't worry.

So you must be the famous Jeremy!

Come closer.

Don't be afraid.

I'm not a monster.

Don't be afraid of me just because I did what I did.

I'm not, ma'am. I don't want to disturb you.

Drop the "ma'am." My name's France. Call me France, okay?

Are you in love?

Well, yeah...

Sounds like you don't give a shit! Are you in love or not?

Yeah, I'm in love.

You're right to love her.

My Lucie's not as dumb as I am.

Any Thales stock?

It's completely out of circulation.

So we've been had.

But I spotted something else.

Like Cogefa... Mismanagement, personnel shifts.

I smell relocation within a year.

And hold your hat! I think the stock's overquoted.

This morning it was still rising.

Vincent made a bundle on it. Know why?

No, I don't get it.

You think it's short?

No, it's low but he bought it flat. Very fishy.

I love info like this.

Get me a broker on this. Not a wimp, a tough guy.

I have a hunch this is gonna be huge.

Marc?

No, Marc's...

I need...

He's the only one here. John's playing golf, Nick's in Venice.

Okay, call Marc in. Fast.

Hi.

Know what they call you on the floor?

No.

"The humanist".

So? That's not an insult.

"The humanist"!

Maybe I'm old school but we're the nerve center.

We don't just make money. We also help people.

Yeah, right!

You've lost all sense of reality.

Fuck reality!

I want my piece of the pie. Period.

Guys like you give us a bad name. People think we destroy jobs.

No, finance makes the world go round, it creates jobs.

I'm onto something big. Julie and I need a tough guy like you.

No problem!

"Overall benefits have a ceiling

"of 2,7 50 euros, based on...

"quanta commensurate with employee seniority levels."

Now I'm lost...

"Quanta" ? Do you know what quanta means?

Me? No.

Isn't that what they give welfare families?

- Quanta? - Yeah.

What do you bet I'll never see my 2,750 euros?

I'll call Jeremy. He studied accounting.

Jeremy, Jeremy!

And speaking of calls...

Lucie, what's this phone bill?

I can't pay that!

Mom, I'll get a job. I'll pay it but...

- But what? - You're such a pain!

If I'd killed myself...

Mom! Stop saying shit like that!

I don't want a mom who's a vegetable!

I don't have a job! I'm sorry! I wish I could help out.

But it's not easy!

One day I'll get a hip-hop gig!

Hip-hop? Lucie, don't talk nonsense.

You're Madonna now, raking in millions! Stop dreaming!

Forget it. You just don't get anything!

Listen to me!

Come here!

Listen, all three of you.

I'm 42 years old. Maybe I don't get anything.

Maybe I'm completely lost.

But I know one thing.

I've got no debts and nothing on credit.

I'll get better. I'll get another job fast.

And we'll pull through. We've always pulled through.

We'll pull through.

You okay?

Lucie!

You're supposed to be convalescing!

At least I'm not a vegetable.

A few weeks ago, you couldn't handle 3 kids.

Now you take in 15! The doctor said to rest.

That's life.

I'd be pissed if my mom tried to kill herself. That's selfish.

What are you talking about?

My mom lost her job, she's helpless, she's broke.

It flipped a switch. I can understand.

Okay. But if everybody who gets laid off commits suicide, then what?

You're not even getting paid!

I need to take care of people. Otherwise, I think about me.

That's even more depressing.

Let me do it!

Double it!

Turn off that music. I've had it!

What's for lunch?

Take your time!

Thank you. Clean up a bit, Mallaury.

Great!

Shit, the timing's different.

Need any help, R�mi?

No!

I'm not a moron!

Cottura 6 minuti.

What a chef!

Cheese?

A duck was in the water. My sister said, "Wow, it's floating!"

What a story!

Mom?

Try Belgium. It's not far.

What would I do in Belgium? Go to La Panne? Ostend?

- Why not Paris? - You'll be lost!

My father lives in Paris. If you go, he can help you.

Really?

Okay.

You see, he's helpful!

- Sure, call Sofiane's dad! - Why not?

I know you like a book. You talk big.

Take off, all by yourself. Then what?

Going it alone's not the way.

Stay. If we stick together, we'll win.

And how do I feed my kids? You're dreaming!

You're dreaming! Know what'll happen?

Go on, tell me!

Alone in Paris, you'll be eaten alive.

Sticking together is how you win.

Without solidarity, you're helpless.

Right! Solidarity!

Go to Paris, save your own skin! You'll lose even more.

And turn your back on us.

- We'll see! - Sure.

Yeah! We'll see.

We sure will.

Hello.

- Hi, Sofiane. - Feeling better?

Yeah. Listen, were you serious yesterday?

Sure.

- What does your dad do in Paris? - He trains people.

- What people? - Cleaning ladies.

But it's for immigrants.

Who cares? I'm like an immigrant here. I'm from Normandy.

In Paris, it'd be even worse.

Here, Claire.

Here, Jessica. Say thank you to your aunt.

I have to go. I have to get out of here.

What did the hospital shrink say?

I have to accept that I'm not well.

Hi, France, how you doing?

Great!

Maybe we blew our relationship.

But maybe we can still succeed with the girls.

Yeah, yeah...

So how's Jessica?

She always was your favorite.

I'm just asking.

Jessica's fine.

She's good in school. She's always been quick.

Is Lucie still a hellion?

Like her mother, you mean?

I didn't say that.

I know you.

Since you seem so interested, Mallaury's fine too.

All three are fine.

We get by the best we can.

You know I've never asked you for anything.

But now, I admit, I need help.

I'm thinking about going to Paris...

What's that smirk?

I'm not smirking.

Come on, George.

Make an effort.

And the child support? Have you forgotten that?

What do you want? More money?

Well, I don't have any money!

How could I have foreseen the awakening of China?

Relocating factories and all that shit?

You couldn't.

Remember when Dad made Calvados?

No, I was too little.

When Mom died, Dad wanted to leave.

That's how we wound up in Dunkirk.

He got a job at Usinor here.

Then, when I was 17...

I really wanted a serious job.

Something secure.

That's when they opened the Sifranor factory here.

It was so modern, I figured it was solid.

They built stuff people needed.

That's why I got a job there.

Can you imagine?

Remember what you told me?

When I went to work with J.P., you thought I was crazy.

Yeah, you're right!

I had no faith in any of that.

Night clubs, bars...

Okay...

I'm gonna be late.

I'll call.

You old thing!

Go in! You'll catch cold.

- Going to the station? - Yeah.

Hop in, I'll give you a lift.

Really? You're not drunk?

I'm fine.

Does that mean you're drunk?

Get in, I'll drop you off.

What were you drinking? Vodka? Tequila?

Tell me. I won't tell my sister.

Drop it. What do you care?

I don't. But if we die on the road, I wanna know why.

- Armagnac. - Oh, yeah?

But really good stuff.

I feel better already.

Hey, you're drunk too!

No.

Just a little.

Just enough.

Like everybody.

Oh, my God, I'm going to Paris!

Hope I'm strong enough.

You're a rock.

Here we are.

As I said, you're most welcome.

Thank you.

You're really nice.

Not at all. Make yourself at home.

Thank you.

You're really nice.

Here we are!

But Sofiane said you only train immigrant women.

We try to help the underprivileged, first and foremost.

I feel pretty underprivileged, being laid off...

No, of course.

With all this relocation, you're an immigrant in your own country.

True. That's pretty much it.

In any case, make yourself at home.

Thank you.

If I take your course, do you think I'll find a job soon?

Quali-Clean doesn't necessarily guarantee a job right away.

What we do guarantee is know-how.

So can I take your course?

Yes.

But can I ask you a small favor?

Yes, of course.

In terms of the other women in the course...

For example, if you could speak with an accent...

Speak with an accent?

- If you don't mind. - No.

Because if they see that you're French, it might seem weird.

Where could I be from?

Wherever you like...

Portugal, Eastern Europe,

Lithuania,

Ukraine...

There, that's...

I get here not long before.

I make long trip to come for work here.

I take boat. Trucks.

Sleep on floor like dog.

Everything okay?

Very good. Much more fast, the work, Mr. Ahmed.

Much more fast.

Very good.

Much luck find work France.

Life not easy. Not easy in my country. Very hard.

Very hard, my country. Much violence!

Men bossy! "Come here. Do that."

"I don't want."

"Take that."

Not good! Must fight back!

Don't take that!

Steve!

Look at this!

Is this a wacky world or what?

What's going...

Okay.

Excuse me, miss.

I don't usually do this... You're French, right?

I heard you speaking French.

My name's St�phane. But they call me Steve on the floor.

What's a "Trader D�riv�s Actions"?

It's Head of Proprietary Trading in English.

- So you know finance? - Not at all.

I thought you did.

What's your name?

Tessa.

I'd like to see you again.

- Will you call me? - I don't know.

Tonight?

No, maybe tomorrow.

No, tomorrow I'm not here.

I'm in Paris.

Really?

Really.

Will you call me?

I have to go.

Go ahead.

So, first meeting?

Remember?

- Smile. - Absolutely not.

Smiling is unprofessional. And speak as little as possible.

Make the client feel you're all ears.

That you're at his beck and call. But not too much.

Mrs. Leroi?

St�phane DeIarue. Come in, please.

I'll give you a quick recap.

I worked in London for 10 years.

I just moved back to Paris.

And I want this place spic and span.

So I need a model cleaning lady.

I've rejected two people already.

I'm not crazy or a ball-buster. I'm even pretty cool.

I just want competent, efficient employees.

Is that clear?

Any questions?

I'll show you around.

Kitchen.

Living room. The gym's at the end of the hall.

The Eiffel Tower.

My bedroom.

Bathroom.

Steam room.

Let's go!

There it is. Washer, dryer, ironing board.

If you need to reach me, here's my number.

I'm pretty hard to reach. So go it alone.

Don't dump domestic problems on me. I hate that.

Don't bug me with cleaning shit.

That's what you're paid for.

Excuse me.

Yeah?

No, I'll call you back.

I hope you like cleanliness. That's important to me.

I like things to gleam!

Fine. Great.

Perfect. We're in agreement.

The less we speak, the better.

Monday, 9 a.m.?

I won't keep you.

Goodbye, sir.

Bye, Mrs...

I don't know why, I knew you'd come.

I wasn't sure I'd dare.

I'm crazy to be here.

- I don't even know you. - That's great.

You like taking risks? Like me.

Did we cross the border?

We're in Venice?

We're in Venice!

Hurry, girls! Mommy's back!

Oh, my sweetie!

Welcome back to Dunkirk!

My sweetie pies! I'm so happy to be here!

I'm so happy to see you!

Do you have pictures of where you work?

No, but I will next time.

I've got presents for everybody!

I'm a rock!

Rock 'n' roll!

Who wants the pink one with princesses on it?

What a guy your dad is!

Boy, can he blow off steam!

How was it?

Awesome! I'm gonna take another spin. You can go eat.

- Meet you at the dyke? - No problem.

See you there!

It's lovely.

Try it on.

Listen, Steve...

Just so things are...

What?

I have a dumb rule.

I don't make love on the first date.

Excuse me?

Just so there's no misunderstanding.

From my point of view, there's a huge misunderstanding.

I have to feel something.

Feel something?

Yeah.

Good morning.

Morning.

You didn't wait for me?

Obviously not.

I've been up for hours.

I wanted to check out the Asian markets.

Shall we take a stroll?

If you like.

This is ridiculous.

Steve!

Steve, what are you doing?

Where are you going?

Not like that.

Tessa...

We have to go.

Hurry, I have a 9:45 meeting!

Yes, sir.

Mrs. Leroi...

You have to finish the ironing on Friday night.

Or every Monday will be like this!

Yes, sir.

I'm sorry.

This may not work out.

You're so lucky!

Wow!

Any news about Sifranor?

They're still on strike. I don't think it's going too well.

- They're still hoping to get... - Their benefits?

- Look, that's the office. - Gorgeous!

You really work there?

Get a load of this!

The gym.

There's even a gym?

That's wild!

It's fabulous!

That's really a shame.

The kings of the world Live at the top

They may have the best view But they can't see

They can't imagine What we think of them

They don't know We're the real royalty

What? I can't hear you.

I'll call you right back.

Up in their castles Bored as can be

While down below We dance all night long

We make love till dawn We...

Hey, give it a rest! Stop that racket!

I'm sorry, I didn't hear you come in.

Excuse me, sir...

You piss me off. You always ask me at the last minute.

We're out of cleaning supplies. You want me...

Use your head! Where am I gonna find a month?

The cleaning supplies... You want me to handle it?

We'll talk later. Exactly.

You're always right.

Fuck off!

If a Nathalie ever calls or rings the bell,

I'm not in. Never!

Fine, sir.

You just came to drop this off?

Yes.

Come in, at least.

France...

Turn that thing off.

Put these in my room, please.

- Fine, sir. - Thanks.

Come in for a coffee. Come in!

Have a coffee with me.

I'm an idiot. I thought you wanted to see me again.

No, I just wanted to return your gifts.

That's stupid. Why don't you keep them?

It's dumb, you know.

You could really be a great guy.

What do you want me to say? I'm a bastard.

You'll never let a woman love you.

Sure, you're generous but...

You can't give.

And you can't share.

Is that all?

No, it's not...

I won't keep you.

Excuse me, sir...

Will the young lady be back? I don't know what to do with those things.

No, just leave them.

Put them anywhere. That one won't be back.

If I may... that girl's obviously not for you.

Really?

As soon as she walked in, I could see that.

How could you see that?

It's obvious.

I may not know much. But I know women, psychology, all that stuff.

I've got a knack for that.

And what did you sense about her?

You like women who are real women.

She's a simpering kitten. She's so young.

I can understand being charmed by her.

But she's nothing but trouble.

I think you're right.

Hello.

- Say hello, Alban. - Who are you?

I'm France. And who are you?

Who am I, Alban? And who are you?

Sorry, I have to run. I'm in a rush.

Here's his stuff. Bye, Alban.

Wait, who are you?

Who is this little boy?

Why, that's Alban.

Bye.

Bye.

I want a Tota.

A tota?

Yeah, Tota-Tola!

Sir...

Fuck! Is today the 4th?

Yes, it is.

Shit.

So is he really your son?

I wondered. I didn't know.

Fuck!

Daddy!

Alban, honey!

I'm so happy to see you.

So what did Mommy say?

That I'd stay with you while she's away.

And how long is that?

A month, I think?

A month...

Did you forget?

Did you forget, Daddy?

No. How could I forget such a thing?

Daddy just thought it was tomorrow.

You know anything about kids?

Sure, I have three, you know.

- Coming, Daddy? - Be right there.

You have three kids?

Yes.

Where are they?

At home, in Dunkirk.

You're from Dunkirk?

Yeah.

Who takes care of them?

My sister. She's watching them for the moment.

You leave your kids there?

Well, yeah.

I see them every weekend.

Fucking bitch!

- What? - Now I remember.

She went on vacation.

I'm up shit creek for a month.

Excuse me, sir.

Maybe I should go out and buy a few toys.

You wanna leave me alone with him?

There they are. What do you want?

That.

Good choice.

- What else? - This.

Great. You've got 300 euros, go wild.

Before, he slept in here.

This is my room.

Look! You're gonna have a blast in here!

Sir, I have to leave for the station soon.

I have a 7:11 train.

Really?

Honey, I missed the train.

I'm sorry.

I'll call tomorrow and let you know how it's going.

No, but I couldn't...

Don't cry, Mallaury.

I found the futon. Can you put him to bed?

I don't know. I don't know what that is.

It's a futon.

We were all in green

and our faces were painted blue, like the sky.

What's the little monster eating?

Organic muesli. Ever heard of organic muesli?

That's his mother's shit.

Well, your son knows what he likes.

That right? Good, buddy.

- Have you eaten, France? - Yes, I'm done. I can go.

Good, we have to talk.

I just spoke to his mother. She's in Thailand for a month.

I'll spare you the details.

I've watched you since yesterday.

You're great with Alban.

So I wondered, would you like to stay with us this month?

No, I really can't.

My daughters... the two little ones anyway.

I have to go to Dunkirk to see them.

Obviously. Don't worry, I'll figure that out.

And money-wise, I'll make it worth your while.

I don't know what nannies make but I'll find out.

Please.

I don't know.

Please, France. I don't know what to do.

I beg you.

At least for today. We'll talk tonight.

Just for today?

Great. Thanks.

Go! The ship's charging toward us!

Hoist the flag!

I wanna go on the spider.

Go ahead.

Did you find anything out?

Some sites say 2.58 euros an hour.

That's 20 euros, for an 8-hour day.

But other sites say you can get 45 a day.

There's a big difference between 20 and 45!

It also depends on whether you declare it or not.

You think it's better to declare it?

If you want to, there's a great website

on the welfare deduction system for domestic help.

Is it better not to declare and earn more?

You have to declare or you'll lose your health insurance.

Okay.

That comes to 4 euros an hour!

There you are.

Then it depends on your duties.

If you do any cooking or help with homework,

you can get a lot more.

Of course.

Mrs. Van Dongen paid 42 euros. But they had 7 kids.

So I can't ask for the same thing.

I'd like to ask for 45.

Fuck it, ask for 45!

The job's not easy.

I... have to take care of him all day.

He's adorable, but still.

I can't remember exactly but Arlette got over 100 a day.

A hundred a day?

Yes, I remember very well.

I wonder if it wasn't even over 120 francs a day.

Oh, Dad!

Eat your fish, too.

Do you maybe want to tell him a story before bed?

Me?

Why?

Eat a little fish, too.

Alban, your breakfast!

Hey, little monster. Eating your muesli?

- Are you leaving? - Yeah.

Why are you always out if you're my daddy?

I'm here...

I'm usually here. I have to go to work now but I...

You work too much.

You forgot to talk to me about money. I did some research.

Did you?

Nanny rates are over the place.

So I decided on my own rate.

I'll give you 100 a day.

Maybe you expected more but I thought that was decent.

Buy whatever you want.

- Kiddy-Champagne? - Whatever you want.

Come on, Mommy.

Hey, Mom! Not bad!

Not too fast!

Look!

They had babies.

We're lucky!

Come and see.

Here.

Aim at the babies.

When I feed the babies, the big ones peck at them.

The big ones always get fed. Don't worry about them!

Feed the babies first.

Why? They have to learn to fend for themselves.

Don't be silly. If you don't feed the babies,

they'll never be as strong as the big ones.

But I don't want them to get pecked because of me.

Look at how they're getting pecked.

Just do what I say!

- Understand? - Yes.

Since when do kids tell grown-ups what to do?

I don't believe it!

Come on, let's go!

You still sulking?

It's a free country!

Excuse me.

I don't know how you can understand all that junk.

Ask me to iron a shirt and it's panic time.

Even your washing machine flummoxes me.

Yours is a cinch!

I just keep it on "universal" at 30�.

Just like the stock market. It's simple...

Excuse me.

You see!

I just bought 5 million dollars.

Really?

Really.

Take a look.

My ex-employer, which is a merchant bank,

gives me a ceiling amount.

I just bought 5 million dollars for 3,188,572 euros.

Now the dollar's worth 0.637 euros.

When the American President finishes his speech,

I think the dollar will explode. Follow me?

See that curve there?

In two hours, it'll be there.

If, as I hope, the dollar goes up to here,

it would mean it went up to 0.650 euros.

Meaning it went up 0.013 euros. It's nothing.

That's about one cent per unit.

It's nothing. But it's a lot.

That means, in two hours, I'll have earned...

61,428 euros.

In two hours, if the dollar goes up 1 cent on the euro,

you'll have earned 61,428 euros?

Is that right?

Exactly.

Great, huh?

People say you can make money

even when a company's doing badly.

- Is that true? - Absolutely.

You can even sell before you buy. That's "shorting".

When share prices rise, I buy it.

I hit "buy."

When they're way up, I hit "sell."

But if I think it's gonna fall,

I hit "short."

"Shorting" is like renting stocks.

That causes the market to plummet.

The share's worth 100 and you knock it down to 10.

When it's fallen really low - at 10 -

you buy it back.

When it's hit bottom. Okay?

Then it goes back up to it's normal rate of, let's say, 50.

Then you sell it again.

Even if the share price is down,

we bought it at 10. So we made 40.

That's crazy.

It's insane.

But if we can take advantage of it...

Yeah.

Yeah...

Sure, some guys really lose their grip.

You have to be vigilant. Cool head, feet on the ground.

I hate to ask but you forgot to pay me last week.

Would you mind paying me now 'cause...

I'm sorry, I completely forgot.

What did we say... 100 or 200 a day?

Sir...

Sir, go read him a story.

I'm writing an email.

I don't care. Get going.

And you promised to go to the carousel tomorrow.

Oh, shit. No.

You have to go. You promised.

No, France. Why?

Because all your money

means nothing next to your son.

It's true. Your son is priceless.

That's why we're on earth.

- I'm not kidding. - Daddy!

Coming, Daddy?

Go on.

You coming, Daddy?

Wanna read me a story?

A story about what?

About vampires who eat little kids.

Okay. Like this?

Take this, France. Follow Aminata.

They've nothing to drink.

Don't leave with dirty glasses. Think!

This, on the other hand...

And a little smile!

The social ladder works very well in France.

The business world is wide open to blacks and the disabled.

I agree, in the past 10 years,

things have really changed in France.

Did you hear that guy?

Forget it.

What a jerk!

Forget it, really.

Everything okay?

Me?

Well, the kid?

The kid?

Alban! Is he okay?

He's asleep!

So he's okay?

Well, yeah, he's asleep.

If you need anything, come and get me.

Who, me?

Not like that.

Just a little one.

What?

Listen, I'm at the tattoo parlor and I wanna get a tattoo.

Lucie, we've discussed that. I said no!

I really can't talk now.

Savory macaroons?

The container's revolutionized global trade.

In 30 years, they've cut turnaround time in half

and costs by a third.

St�phane, this is Melody.

St�phane, our host.

Hello.

You know Guillaume?

Hello.

And Marc.

Be right back.

You okay?

Fine.

Tomato-mozzarella.

Containers transport 80% of shipped merchandise.

- 80 % ? - Sure.

Facilitating international trade facilitates relocation.

The container actually enabled relocation.

Factories are shutting down in France

and China's booming, all thanks to shipping containers.

That's an exaggeration.

I don't think so.

People don't realize how crucial containers are.

That's true... I didn't realize.

I'm not even discussing it. I said no!

I'm 18. I can do what I want.

Not in my house!

I don't give a damn!

France, this is incredibly delicate.

It's a cold zucchini soup

with black truffle emulsion and bacon precipitate.

Tell them it's truly exquisite.

What are you doing here?

Calm down. I swear, I didn't know this was your place.

How can you be with that asshole?

I don't believe this.

You've got a nerve. Do I talk about your whore?

This is a soup...

No, thanks, France.

What is that?

A cold soup emulsion... with a truffle cornucopia.

It's exquisite.

The ports in Dunkirk and Le Havre

are crawling with Playmobils lifting containers

and whisking them onto boats. It's a riot!

That must be funny!

You cunt!

I'm so sorry.

You okay?

Fine.

It went pretty well. The guests seemed happy.

Yeah, I think so. Everyone was happy.

Thanks, France, it was great.

Except for my screw-up.

- I'm really sorry. - Don't be.

I didn't mind seeing that asshole's designer shoes ruined.

- Don't you like him? - No way.

He's a human turd. You can't imagine.

Then why'd you invite him?

Those people aren't my friends.

They're "acquaintances."

People I have to kiss up to due to their "leverage" potential.

Leverage?

They're big shots in finance.

They're all worth millions.

My buddy, the human turd,

he's one of the wealthiest CEOs in France.

I hang out with rich people who make me richer.

I'm sick of it.

I can't take it.

My life is shit.

You have no right to say that.

You have no idea...

Everybody I know dreams of a life like yours.

Obviously, France.

It's hard to explain.

Thinking about my 10 years in London depresses me.

All that for what?

More money, more comforts, more...

I'm 35 and I'm single.

You can't paint everything as black as that.

I'm sure there were good times.

Can I be frank?

There was one ray of sunlight - 5 months with one woman.

She was here tonight. Melody.

She was all you could think about.

It was obvious. I've never seen you like that.

It was always like that.

We met at the Liverpool St. Marks & Spencer.

Tandoori chicken, salad, O.J...

we bought the very same things.

We did the same job. Across the street from one another.

She was on the 23rd floor at HSBC

and I was on the 23rd floor at Goldman Sachs.

Trying to explode the Dow Jones?

- Think I can jack up the dollar? - Absolutely.

Who you gonna fuck this morning?

I don't know. Maybe I'll do an old dowager bank.

Lucky girl.

You seem kinda worked up.

Very worked up.

You're giving me ideas. Can I help?

Wanna hit her from both sides?

Why not?

Around lunchtime?

That's pretty tempting.

Great.

- I'll be late. - No, you won't.

What did you say her name was?

Melody.

It's hard to pity you.

Why aren't you together?

Another woman... She couldn't forgive me.

You really are all the same!

Why should we forgive you?

I was drunk. It was one night...

I know, it was dumb. I still had my bachelor ways.

But the price was awfully high.

Don't you think?

Wait, I'll do it.

Thank you.

Be careful, the...

Oh, fuck!

Genevieve!

- My hand! - Get me a compress.

Quick! Ice, Aminata!

We're sorry.

That's no use! A compress!

France!

Yes?

Yes, sir.

I'm sorry, I can't. Can you give me a hand?

Thank you.

How's that?

Perfect.

Not all men can wear ties.

Can I?

You look great in a tie.

So your son will be gone soon.

His mother's coming in 3 days.

It'll be weird without him.

Of course it will.

Listen, France, I'm taking Alban to London for 2 days.

Would you come with us?

I'll work it out.

It's a beautiful hotel.

I'll get your things ready.

Why are you getting all steamed up?

Don't put words in my mouth.

I said it'd be better if I had a date.

It's not complicated...

That was Melody. She hung up on me.

What did I say wrong?

Let's just say that wasn't the most delicate way to put it.

You said you needed "a date." Like an old shoe.

Sorry, I never said that.

"It'd be better if I had a date."

Do you really think so?

Yes.

I'll never understand women.

I have no idea what they're saying.

Good thing you're here to translate.

If I ever live with a woman again, I want you with me every day.

You'll be my woman interpreter.

You know, it's really not that hard.

It's a lot easier than your "shorts" and "stocks" and all that.

What do I do for tonight?

I'll order a Russian girl.

Given what people are going through, I'm a little ashamed.

- What did he say? - Just repeat it?

- What a deadly bunch! - Deadly.

What bores! At least we had a few laughs.

The boss sure has a stick up his ass.

Yeah.

You always have dinners like that?

Yeah.

I feel sorry for you.

You should come with me to Dunkirk.

I'll come.

Yeah, right!

That'll be the day!

- I'll come. - To Dunkirk?

- Why not? - Come for carnival!

I have to wake up the babysitter.

You're the only babysitter with a babysitter.

The things you make me do!

What do you want me to say?

Listen, I don't know where or when.

Bye.

That was Melody.

At least things are clear. She's moving to Hong Kong.

It's over.

Why'd she call to tell me that? The bitch!

I don't know.

I'm really sorry.

But it's hitting me hard.

I'm not gonna lie. You know how I feel about her.

Yeah.

That's okay.

Maybe she told you so you'd go with her.

No, I don't think so.

You think so?

Yeah.

Given what you've told me,

maybe she's waiting for something from you.

A gesture or...

Or what?

An apology, for example.

I should apologize?

Well, yeah. You did cheat on her!

I didn't cheat on her. It was a call girl. That doesn't count.

Who'd be jealous of a call girl?

She knows I'm crazy about her.

Your breasts really are lovely.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I won't bother you with my problems.

You never bother me.

And you? What are your plans?

Will you go back to Dunkirk one day?

I don't know. I have no idea.

I haven't had any plans for a while.

I've learned to be wary

about predicting the future since I got laid off.

What did you do before?

Not too exciting. But I worked there for 20 years.

It was called Sifranor.

Sifranor?

- Are you kidding? - Know it?

Know it? My buddies and I iced that company.

"Iced the company"?

We snuffed it. Busted it.

I knew they had management problems,

so we sort of accelerated the process.

To dump some stock while it was still worth something.

Remember what I told you about stocks and all that?

Well, I was talking about Sifranor.

It's incredible!

Holy cow! Sifranor!

What a small world!

Sifranor!

Mind watching Alban while I take a shower?

Edouard?

Speak up! I can't hear you.

Can I have the ball?

You owe me a thousand pounds.

Remember my cleaning lady story?

Well, I just screwed her.

I swear.

I couldn't help myself. I had to do it.

It was great. Incredible, even!

I'll fill you in on the details Later.

You'll see, it's funny.

Mom, our show's tonight. You haven't forgotten?

No, no, no.

I haven't forgotten, Lucie. I'll try.

Don't try, do it! You're never here!

We know you're making tons of money...

You can go play, Alban.

I'm here, Lucie.

What's the matter?

Nothing.

Nothing.

I know you're crying. Now you're freaking me out.

No, it's just that...

I just found something out and...

What, Mom? Tell me.

You know, Mr. St�phane, the man I work for...

Well, he's the one who shut down Sifranor.

He shut down Sifranor?

Some stock market thing. It's complicated.

And you're pissed?

Yeah.

He's rolling in dough. He has no clue.

Want us to bash the jerk's face in?

Unfortunately, that won't do any good.

Alban!

Hold on...

Alban!

Yes, France.

Sir, I can't find Alban anywhere. I don't know where he is.

What do you mean?

Where are you?

France, come see the cute little puppies!

What are you doing? Why didn't you tell me!

You really scared me. You can't take off like that.

Answer me! I'm worried!

Did you find him?

France, call me. I don't know what's going on. I'm worried.

Lucie, it's Mom.

Nathalie, it's me. You must be flying back from Thailand.

I wanted to call because...

to discuss Alban.

Everything's fine... with Alban. I just wanted to let you know.

That's it.

The limousine's coming to take us home.

You okay? Any news?

No.

No, no.

I haven't heard a fucking thing.

I don't know if he's with her.

I don't know where my son is.

I don't know where he is.

It'll be okay.

I don't know where he is.

We'll find him.

I swear.

We'll find him, okay?

There it is!

- Come on. - That's no limousine.

- You okay? - Yeah.

You brought Jessica?

It's not my fault. She insisted.

You're both crazy!

That makes three of us! Four with Mallaury.

Hi, Jeremy.

This a harebrained scheme!

Wasn't his even more harebrained?

Putting 1200 people out of work overnight?

Yeah, but that's legal.

Exactly! It's too easy.

I want him to come to Dunkirk and open his eyes.

I want him to pay!

Now you're dreaming, Mom.

Move up.

Drive through.

I.D., please.

Is she asleep?

Okay, fine.

Thank you.

Do you have Alban? Is he okay?

Yes, yes.

Where are you, France?

What's come over you? I don't get it!

We're on the road. We're going to my house.

Do you want a ransom?

No, I don't want a ransom.

I just want you to pick up Alban in Dunkirk.

That's it?

Yeah.

- Did you call the police? - Of course!

Well, call them back and say you found Alban.

No, call them from the hotel phone.

I wanna hear you tell them.

Fuck!

She can't tell you what to do.

She's gone off the deep end.

You can't let her get away with this.

- Did you sense she was crazy? - Not really.

She was kind of weird lately but...

Don't let her boss you around.

France...

You ready to do it?

Don't use that tone with me.

No, you change your tone.

No, France, calm down.

You've kidnapped a child.

Don't talk to me like that.

I really trusted you. I thought we both...

Listen, France...

I'll do what you say. I'll call the police.

But I beg you...

don't hurt Alban.

Calm down. Let's not have an accident.

Okay.

Thanks, huh.

It's only natural.

This may not be the best place but...

About that Russian girl...

She meant nothing to me.

And I wanted to apologize.

Jean-Claude! Andr�!

Hi, guys! It's great to see you. How are you?

Fine.

Did you ever get your benefits?

So you're interested, after all!

Believe it or not, we did.

Less than we wanted, but we got 'em.

- How are you? - Great!

After the show, I have a little surprise.

Oh, yeah?

Mr. Delarue?

Interpol contacted us. They're at a dance performance.

A dance performance?

Let's discuss how we're going to proceed. Follow me.

Police! Come this way.

Hands on the wall.

Give me your hand.

The other one.

- What are they doing? - It's nothing.

There's your daddy!

Come here, sweetheart!

Are you okay?

Where's Mom?

I don't know.

The poor thing.

I'll go talk to them.

Why? Think about the state you were in an hour ago.

It's fine. Let's go.

Now she has to pay.

What now?

I'll get out.

What are you doing?

Come on, kid, be nice.

That's my mommy! Don't take her!

Go on, move!

Let my mom go!

Your mom really screwed up.

Let us by!

I won't move!

Your mom screwed up big time.

- What's going on? - She abducted a kid.

That guy shut down the factory.

- What? - He shut down the factory.

He's a trader. It's all his fault.

The guy with the car?

Get in the car.

Get in the car!

What is this shit? Hey, where you going?

What's the story?

- Did you shut down our plant? - Pardon?

Get moving!

Move along!

Drive!

Drive, drive, drive!

I can't.

You know Sifranor?

- Ring any bells? - I know it by name.

It's not that simple. I didn't sink it alone.

Not alone?

Then you are responsible!

- Do you take us for idiots? - Not at all.

It's not my fault, sir.

Many people are involved. I didn't screw you alone.

You still think we're idiots!

I'm trying to explain. A lot of us...

It's your fault we got fucked!

Are you crazy?

I didn't do anything to you.

Then explain!

That's it, run!

Asshole!

Let her out!

We're with you!

We're all here, Mom!

It'll be okay. Don't worry.

France!

Why?

France... France!

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