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- Hello. Table for how many? - One.

- I'll put you here. - Thanks.

You're crazy. What are you doing here?

You can't stay. Leave immediately.

- Why so angry? - My wife's here.

I noticed. I won't make a scene.

Did you know I'd be here? Or was it luck? Answer me.

I'd have left if I didn't love you.

Stop that.

Tell me you love me.

I love you. Now leave the place.

- No. - Yes. Leave.

- We'll talk tomorrow. - You'll do the talking.

I wanted to hear what you said to her.

Just tell her the truth.

Just say: "I love her, you know."

Then I'll leave.

She avoided catching my eye, like you.

She's sneering.

Out of my sight.

- Don't call again. - Don't talk nonsense.

- Come to my table. - Stop. You've gone too far.

Alright, I'll leave, because you've hurt me.

You can't live without me.

You'll be back.

If not, I'll find you.

I'll come to you, my love.

Lots of love.

TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN

- Date of birth? - 22nd October 1984.

- Married? Single? - Divorced.

Your address...

97, rue Saint-Georges, Toulon.

The D.P.P. has named me for the investigation

into the fraudulent abuse of trust concerning Mr. Arnold.

You may remain silent.

I've spoken to the police.

Do you confirm the statement made to the police?

Pierre's suicide wasn't because of me.

You're not accused of causing a suicide,

but abuse of trust,

of embezzling Mr. Arnold... - I didn't embezzle anyone.

- His wife says otherwise. - Well, she would.

He only stayed for the kids.

He wanted a child with me.

- What about you? - He had to leave her first.

Were you jealous?

What do you want from me? I don't know.

I don't want anything.

I'm investigating a case.

Mrs Arnold and her children are the plaintiffs.

- So I killed him then? - There will be an enquiry,

as it seems... - His wife made his life hell.

Let me finish. A number of cheques were paid

into your account over 3 years, amounting to 210,000 euros.

- Any comment? - He was a new man with me.

210,000 euros, a flat rental, which he guaranteed.

So what? It was a gift.

A 2009 police report says you were involved in prostitution.

- He improved your... - It was 6 years ago. I paid for it.

- Were you seeing other men? - That's my business.

It's mine as well. It concerns the case.

He was hen-pecked. I gave him strength.

He was happy with me.

Yes. So he committed suicide.

In his letter, he says he's yours...

His wife wrote it, it wasn't him.

Don't interrupt.

Madam, you're in the investigator's office.

You don't have to speak, but if you interrupt,

I'll suspend the hearing and act accordingly.

Witnesses say you persecuted him,

he was your plaything.

It was the other way round. I gave him everything.

Except a child.

But you wanted money, so you accumulated it.

Afraid of going short?

You weren't afraid of it?

When your home was searched,

3 fur coats were found. - He wanted me to have them,

so that I looked my best. I didn't want them.

- The fur coats were... - Were...

You could have stopped him.

Didn't you consider that option?

You wanted those gifts, his children didn't count.

Your lover's children were 12, 10 and 6.

What's the accusation?

- What about the children? - I'm asking the questions.

They were robbed of their rightful dues.

But I know what it is to have a child!

You didn't say that previously.

I had it, then left it.

Explain what that means please.

I had it and then I left.

You left?

It was an anonymous birth?

Why?

Here, in Toulon?

In 1998, in Fréjus.

Why in Fréjus?

Look at me and answer. In hospital?

Was it a girl?

A boy.

The exact date?

Can't remember.

In September 1998.

In September 1998, you were 14.

In any case, you have cheated a man and his family.

Should I be out on the street then?

- They'll be OK. - You know that, do you?

- You dispossessed his children. - Dispossessed?

- You didn't consider them. - Should I?

You never even thought of them.

Was that up to me?

That's enough for today.

I'll need a psychiatric assessment.

So now I'm crazy. I just wasn't aware.

I didn't say that. Any questions?

Read the statement before signing it.

Leo!

- Alright? - Yes. I took the table.

- When are you leaving? - 7.30, when your dad gets in.

No later, OK?

It's a surprise party.

Bye.

We're doing right to go out.

Has he warned the neighbours?

I had an odd case today.

A man who sacrificed his career for his daughter.

He wants his cut now that she's a successful violinist.

- Imagine that? - So?

So what?

Will you take the case?

Well, it's interesting.

It's unusual to ask a child to pay you for your sacrifice.

I began investigating a woman today.

She gave birth anonymously on the 20th September 1998.

In Fréjus.

People share birthdays, you know.

In 98, in Fréjus, there were only 3 that year.

- Who is this woman? - She's a whore.

It's true, it's on her file.

Condemned for prostitution. Pregnant at 13.

- Will you drink all that? - Wine only.

- The neighbours know? - Yes. Don't come back before 1 a.m.

Can I come in?

It wasn't cool to throw my mates out last night.

- What's that in your mouth? - What?

It's ages since you saw a dentist.

- What is it? - Show me.

- What's going on? - You've got inflamed gums.

There. That's it.

I'll make you an appointment.

There's no point.

- You alone tonight? - My son will be there.

- The testimony really... - It was powerful.

It's good you'll be with your father.

It's hard to express myself. I feel stupid.

In fact, during the hearing,

you referred to them as "dad, mum".

Careful with your vocabulary. I suggest you just say

"my father, my mother".

You tend to speak about your parents

as if you forget you're in public.

So what?

You don't say "dad, mum", to a criminal court judge.

Now you're asking me too...

- It'll be an effort. - Just do it.

I didn't understand your message. Just a drink...

- Problems? - Let's not discuss it.

That's clear enough.

What's her name?

- Juliette Larrain. - She's in Toulon?

You know you can't keep the case.

You're not neutral, you must resign. What's more,

we must speak about it to Leo.

Truth is always the easiest option.

It'll be a good thing. He'll learn about his mother.

Nothing to be ashamed of.

It's a question of dignity. We must speak to him.

An adopted child's story

starts when he's born and adopted.

You're not his mother but that changes nothing.

But it changes everything. Can't you see that it does?

- Juliette Larrain? - Yes, it's me.

Who is it?

Who's there?

It's great just waking up in another country.

You can do what you like. Cinema, swimming...

A bunch of old has-beens singing, sounds sad.

I used to think that.

The after-dinner disco is a bit uncool but I loved it.

Makes a change.

You can read in your room, on a balcony facing the sea.

What did we all talk about 20 years ago?

We used to talk about social justice and a better world.

Now we talk about cruise liners.

Don't lecture, we only told you because we enjoyed it.

- We mentioned it. - Sad.

Stop saying it's sad. It's not. I don't know...

We enjoyed the cruise.

Feeling nostalgic for your revolutionary past?

I wasn't even born in 1968.

A cruise is a bit of a cliché. Yet just going on board...

- I'm not opposed. - We'll take a cruise.

- Risk the ridiculous. - Alright.

Daytime tours, evening dances.

Is talking crap obligatory?

- You think you know your wife... - But you don't.

I like it when you're angry.

- Morning, Christine. - Good morning.

These are the conclusions

of Dr Nora's psychiatric assessment.

Afterwards we'll look at various personality aspects.

The evaluation was not categorical, but clearly identified

narcissistic personality traits.

He describes you as self-centred,

expecting the world to revolve round you.

That your entourage should be subservient,

and be of use to you.

You're a consumer.

I require a second opinion independent of the case.

Your reaction to these conclusions?

It sounds nothing like me.

Narcissistic? Perverted?

Men fancy me, does that make me a pervert?

That's your point of view, not the doctor's.

You like being looked at. Like being served.

You too.

- Don't interrupt. - I'm just answering.

He says I'm perverted? I've known some, in my time.

Perverted, but...

- How do you describe yourself... - I don't.

- I'm not the centre of the universe. - You contest this?

What about schooling?

I was pregnant at 13.

But you wanted to keep the child. Why?

- It's my business. - And your parents?

They found out when I was 7 months gone, it didn't show.

- Who's the child's father? - I don't know.

- How's that? - I don't know.

You just don't want to reply.

Did you see him again? Do you know where he is?

- It's not relevant. - Answer me.

I don't know.

Did either of you ever try to find the child?

Was it your 1st time?

Do you consider it a mistake?

Was it a traumatic experience?

You don't want children.

Perhaps I haven't met the right man. I don't know.

If I do, maybe I will.

They're not good enough, but it doesn't stop you.

It's on file.

You even made a living from it.

What would you say to your son, if you ever met him?

- I don't know! - Answer.

Is he happy? Is he well?

- Why shouldn't he be? - I'm not.

So your son is incapable of being happy if you're not?

Listen to yourself!

This is fault transference.

Is being pregnant at 13 a fault?

- It's confused. - But clear.

It's clear what the doctor said about you:

narcissistic perversion, your son can't be happy without you.

You're quite crazy.

Note that down immediately.

The interview is finished.

Do you have any questions?

Insulting me is unacceptable.

Inform your client of that fact.

Any questions? No. Sign the statement.

Thank you.

I have to sign?

Where?

Can I speak to you?

Let me talk to you.

Let me speak.

Lower the window.

I only want to talk. Lower it!

- Hi, Olivier. You alright? - And you, Jules?

Fine. I've just had a run-in with your wife.

She said you were on a case of hers.

- Did she speak of it? - No, no.

- She found you jumpy. - Really? She said that?

That's all she said.

She gave me a really hard time.

- Is it a complicated case? - No, it's not.

It's very straightforward.

She's got a nerve, though.

- Bye. - Bye.

Thanks for coming.

What are you drinking?

A white wine.

Getting your name was hard.

You're a family friend?

Not the family. Just his friend.

So, you were the one.

Yes, it was me.

- You wanted to see me? - Out of curiosity.

We became friends later on, Pierre was always secretive.

I don't know your situation, but if I can help at all...

His wife said that I robbed them.

Yes, she did.

My bank account's frozen. I'm homeless, penniless.

- I'm from another world. - What world?

Don't pretend.

You're wondering why he chose someone like me.

I just wanted to see and hear you.

Seeing is believing.

People tell so many stories.

But now I know.

To happier days.

- What do you do? - Are you working?

Not really.

Working helps you forget.

I'm generally light-hearted.

I don't have any head issues.

I understand.

Are you married?

I know men.

They want to possess us, like animals.

One male gets rid of the others to possess all the females.

They're OK with that. You're male too.

Except that I'm not an animal.

With sex we're just the same.

You're the opposite though.

You got rid of another woman.

I gave power back to a man.

Isn't a woman's real power that of creating life?

Do you have children?

- Don't you want any? - Don't know.

- Do you have children? - Yes, just one.

- I won't bore you further. - I'm not bored.

You've got my number.

Why not stay a little longer, have another drink?

I'll stay in touch.

- Don't you care. - About what?

That he killed them.

No. It doesn't concern me.

My own opinion changes nothing.

To see him, you'd never think he was a killer.

He's like us. He has a son your age,

probably a good father, yet he's on trial for murder.

What work does he do?

A pharmacist.

His parents died of a curare injection.

So he did it, obviously.

Nothing is ever obvious.

So how many people did you lock up today?

What's up? Do you have a problem?

Yes, I do.

You're not speaking.

Why not turn on the TV?

At least it's animated.

Now you and I can have a chat.

Why not? Can't we talk any more?

I know what you want, and it's no.

Not telling Leo is foolish.

He'll find out. You really must give the case up.

Ethically speaking, it's all wrong. You know that.

It's wrong to continue.

You magistrates! Who do you think you are?

I've heard it all before.

You've put me in an impossible situation.

Don't have a go at me. You're losing your case,

which always makes you unbearable.

It's not right.

I'd report you if you weren't my wife.

- Do it! - There's no case anyway.

Extortion? No way.

Have you been going through my work?

I wanted to know about her.

She's not who you say. You're jealous.

- Doing that's awful. - You're the awful one.

- Good night. - Good night.

Good night.

You really went through my files?

- That's enough. - No, it's not enough.

It's disgusting. And you talk of ethics?

Let's watch TV.

What you did was disgusting.

- Am I late? - No, I'm early.

- I knew you'd call. - I said I would.

Was it politeness or did you want to see me?

A Perrier, please.

You said your account was frozen.

I can help a little if you're in need.

I'm wouldn't say no.

Just to get you out of trouble.

You're only here because you fancy me.

You're wrong. I have no ulterior motive.

You're the faithful kind?

It may surprise you, but yes.

Why would you help me?

Why?

You help me, but you don't fancy me?

Can I have another?

Same again, please.

- There. - Thank you.

See you soon.

Where were you? I tried calling.

Held up. Who have you seen?

Everyone.

Except my cute French teacher.

It's the subject I like, not the teacher.

If you say so.

Who's next?

- We are. - Fine.

Take a seat.

So, Leopold, nothing to say in particular,

only compliments.

He's an excellent pupil,

and always gets good results.

He makes intelligent remarks in class.

He's sensitive,

he participates,

and really needs to keep working as he could be very successful.

I believe that his results in other subjects

are equally good.

So there's really nothing for you to worry about.

Miss Juliette Larrain, please.

I saw Leo's birth mother again.

I sent her to court, she'll be detained.

That's it.

Please make no comment.

It's not what I'd normally do.

What happens when she gets out?

I hope it'll be like before.

So do I.

I wanted you to know.

I didn't want you to hear it from someone else.

I don't like deceiving my son.

But now you've made me into a liar.

We're both lying to him.

We'd tried to avoid that.

Let it go! Drop the sail!

Careful! Drop the sail!

Your sport pisses me off.

Can't you just play rugby?

Pass it under.

Do you need any help?

No. We're OK, thanks.

Did you see her?

- Have you got it? - Wait.

Get a move on!

That's it, hold on to the iron bar.

Alright?

- You OK? - Yes. And you?

We won't be first.

Is this to celebrate?

15th out of 16 is OK.

August 20th is our 20th anniversary.

You'll be 18 in September.

All that's worth celebrating.

Our little family celebration. Just the three of us.

There,

it's your surprise.

It's a surprise for dad too.

Go on, open it.

A cruise in the Canaries?

Some friends had just come back from a cruise.

Your mother mocked them for it.

Cruises are for old people. Conclusion:

we're going too.

It'll be nice for the three us.

Do you like the idea?

- Ask him if he doesn't like it. - Why not?

It'll make mum happy. How long for?

Only for seven days.

Just the right time.

That's cool.

I'll change. Can you order me a steak?

I'm having a beer.

A beer please.

You should have told me.

you've only done it because Leo's mother turned up.

Our anniversary is a convenient excuse.

I told you, I want to carry on as before.

That woman,

you can send her to trial, you can lock her up.

You can't make her go away.

Do you understand?

Carrying on like before doesn't mean making it go away.

Because it won't.

Except in your dreams.

Thanks.

It's too much. A smaller slice.

Have you taken your pills? You need to.

I'll take them.

Lettuce?

- Wine? - No, thanks.

Hi. It's Juliette.

I was sent to prison. I've been out for 2 days.

I don't know if you're around.

I'd like to talk though.

Call me back.

Where to?

What did you miss most?

What do you think?

I don't know. What do you fancy?

A glass of white wine by the sea.

Alright.

- My benefactor. - No photos.

- I'm married. - Do I scare you?

Why are you helping?

I thought you wanted to sleep with me, like the rest.

What's your motivation?

Because I like you.

Is it enough?

You've been treated unjustly.

With Pierre, I was cut off from everyone.

A high-maintenance chick in a gilded cage...

The situation's a complete bastard.

"Complete bastard", yes.

I should shut up. I'm very jumpy.

No. Please speak.

I like listening to you.

You're helping me.

You don't want sex, but you want to help?

I'll call you soon.

- Morning. - Did you sleep well?

Fine.

- I can drop you off. - Please.

There's no rush if you take the bus.

- But if dad can drop me... - Take that.

Eat it on the way.

- I'll be out front. - I'm coming.

I wanted to see you. It's not for long.

- You know him? - How did you...?

He's your judge's husband. How did you get it?

Explain. Why have you got the photo?

The husband?

Yes. A colleague. A lawyer like me. A good man.

You know him?

Will you explain?

I know him.

I wanted to ask... I forget yesterday.

Can I talk after the summing up?

You can speak at the end.

The judge will ask if you have anything to add.

I want to be totally frank about it.

At this stage during the trial,

the jury wants to hear the defendant

claim his innocence.

Don't try tugging at their heartstrings.

It doesn't suit you.

There is only one truth in this story,

whether or not you killed your parents.

You need to tell them.

They must know.

Speak about your son too.

He'll be there, as a witness. Speak about

his suffering,

his love for you, his trust in you.

The slightest thing can sway a judge in your favour.

Something that touches his humanity.

Just that.

... based on your deliberation, you will judge

a man's future,

but it's not only his future,

that you'll be deciding.

It's also that of his son,

who's twice been in the witness box.

If the father is condemned,

you'll also affect the future of an 18 year old boy.

And even that of the following generation.

So I beg you to consider his future as well.

When asked "Is the defendant guilty of murdering

"Jacques Caléda and Joséphine Caléda?",

a majority of the jury answered yes.

Was it a premeditated act?,

a majority of the jury answered yes.

You are thus sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Will they take him now?

Straight away?

- Can I speak to him? - Only in prison.

I haven't got the car keys.

He's still got them.

I can't just leave the car here.

I'll see to it.

- I need the car keys. - Let me deal with it.

It's ridiculous. They're in his pocket.

- I'll call him. - He won't be able to reply.

- It'll be quick. - He can't reply.

Calm down.

- It's crazy. - Calm down.

I'm in the car outside. Come down.

Is it properly parked?

I've got something to show you.

No, come down. We'll go for a drink by the sea.

Come up. It won't take long. Promise.

Do you want a coffee?

No. I'm fine thanks.

Come on in.

- What do you want to show me? - Sit down.

Here.

You're beautiful.

You're extremely photogenic.

But what about him?

It's touching.

Why are you showing me this?

He was your friend.

It shows that we were happy.

That it was real.

I didn't abuse him. You gave me money.

You sought me out. It wasn't for Pierre.

So who was it for?

What?

I'll make you another coffee.

When will I see you?

I'm going away with my wife and son for a week.

Are you going far?

On a cruise.

I'd love to travel like that.

I must go.

I'll call before I leave.

Juliette, it's me.

Juliette, I left my phone there.

Juliette, I left my mobile.

Will you stop banging please?

Wasn't that you trying to phone me?

No, I lost my phone, or it was stolen.

I just noticed. I'll buy another tomorrow.

Maybe someone rang to return it.

Why would they call you? I'll have the line cut.

Perhaps the police can track it.

I don't need all this shit over a telephone!

Calm down.

- I'm hungry. Shall we eat out? - Yes, if you like.

Will you park it?

What's going on?

Wait 5 minutes. I forgot something.

Don't come to my home.

Why did you seek me out?

What was it for? Answer me or I'll reveal everything.

Are you trying to blackmail me?

What about your phone?

- Keep it. - I could give it to your wife.

- You found it. - Think she'll swallow that?

That I found it by chance?

I'll make up a story.

She's a woman. She'll know that you cheated on her.

Why exactly did you seek me out?

You've got no proof.

I've got your phone.

That will solve the problem.

I'm a lawyer, and you're...

I'm what?

Go on, what am I?

We're from different worlds.

- Don't make me insult you. - I'll take you to court.

You're powerless.

- You can't touch me. - You're a bastard.

- Perhaps. - Why did you give me money?

Why? Shit! Why won't you answer me?

- Come here. - Don't touch.

I told my lawyer I found your phone on my bedside table.

He said: "He's crazy."

Why did you want to find me? Why me?

Who was that?

No one. Just a client.

She's angry, she lost her case.

Now she's harassing me at home.

- It's beautiful, isn't it? - Yes, it's great.

Shall we go for an aperitif?

OK. I'll just change.

I'm coming.

Is this your first cruise?

Welcome to the club then.

We've been doing it for 20 years.

Once you've tried it, you won't want to stop.

- And you? - It's my third time.

It's true that it's addictive.

It's new all the time. Five minutes ago,

I didn't know my table companions.

That's how you meet people.

You stay in touch.

I'm a composer.

Making music is a passion for me.

And you?

The legal profession.

Lawyer.

I'm a teacher, and my husband sings at weddings.

Do you want to take something?

You might have food poisoning.

I'll find a doctor.

- Hello. - Hello.

Miss Larrain's cabin number, please.

Cabin number 7428, deck 7.

Take a right, you can use the lift

or the stairs.

- 7428? - That's it.

- Thanks. - Bye.

Robert De Niro.

You alright?

Olivier, it's me.

Shall we meet up on deck by the swimming pool?

See you there.

Just old people, eh?

There are young people, look.

You haven't looked round much.

Hello. I've been asked to give you this.

Thank you.

Isn't it your phone?

It's definitely yours.

I don't understand.

You lost it in Toulon.

Someone here must know you.

Probably. I don't understand.

They're definitely on board.

It makes no sense.

What do you want to do after dinner?

There's a casino with slot machines.

We could play, couldn't we?

I'm going to the toilet. I'll join you after.

- Right, I'm off. - Where?

- To take a walk. - Stay here please.

- Stay here. - Mum, stop.

You know who's here?

- Juliette Larrain. - Are you sure?

That's impossible. One hell of a coincidence.

- Don't take the piss. - Why would she be?

The phone you lost in Toulon is returned to you.

Don't start again.

That woman isn't here by chance!

- Stop it. - How dare you tell me to stop!

You have no right to tell me what to say.

I say what I like, OK? And you can stop lying.

- It's humiliating. - I don't know who gave me the phone.

- So that woman is here by chance? - Perhaps. I don't know her.

I don't know her.

Alright?

You seen him?

Who?

Leo.

You haven't?

His room light isn't on.

Feel better?

No. She's on my mind.

This is crazy.

She can't know who Leo is.

Stop talking nonsense.

The problem isn't Leo.

She's the problem.

We stop at Tangiers tomorrow.

We won't get back on.

No. Tomorrow I'll speak to her.

I need to see what she wants.

Why jump ship?

I don't know her. Don't know what she's like.

I don't know where you are.

Call or join me at the pool. See you in a bit.

You didn't go to Tangiers?

Do you know the woman over there?

Yes. We met last night. We danced together a bit.

Did she say anything?

No. We drank and danced.

And after?

I went to my room.

And her?

- Mum, please. - Did she sleep with you?

What's wrong?

Where's dad?

I don't know.

I'm going for a swim.

Why did your husband deceive me?

Why did he give me money?

Nothing to say?

I need to speak to you.

I'm sorry.

Don't hurt him.

He knows nothing of it.

I was wrong not to tell you.

It'd be better not to tell him.

The airport, please.

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