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Look at the dog!

Get lost!

- Go on, get lost! - Stop!

Stop!

That's enough! Stop.

Stop!

- Stop! - Go away!

- Come on. - No.

Why's the dog here?

- He came for me. - She's leaving with me.

I won't leave with you, don't you get it?

Aren't you ashamed? Everyone's filming.

Got nothing better to do?

Move aside! Move aside!

Move along now.

What's going on here?

- Have you got any I.D., sir? - No.

Come with us.

What are you staring at?

What's up, my lovely?

Oh! You smell a bit rank!

Yes, you do!

Come on now!

Hey...

I want a dog.

Pass me the talc, please.

Did you hear?

I heard. You don't speak quietly.

I want a dog.

I didn't think you liked lapdogs.

They're not all lapdogs.

Whatever. What's all this about?

Please, mum. Let me have a dog.

We'll talk later. Early start tomorrow.

No. Let's cancel it.

No. We're leaving here at 8am.

- Cancel it, it's the holidays. - No.

If I press here, will something pop out?

- See anything there? - No.

There?

Still no.

There?

Was there a difference in low light?

No.

Everyone has problems in low light.

Quite true.

Remember I spoke of your retinitis pigmentosa?

Your field of vision was reducing

and one day, you'd lose night vision.

Then you'd lose all vision.

Yes.

Sometimes it happens early.

I'm only 13.

I know.

Ava...

Ava, listen to me.

Ava, come on!

Shortly, you won't see much in low light conditions.

At night, in a dimly lit space, for instance.

You'll lose your sight entirely.

Ava.

Look at me, please.

- Let's get mum. - No.

Ava, I have to.

I'm sorry.

- Maud. - Yes.

Would you come in here, please?

Yes.

- What's going on? - Sit down.

Ava?

This isn't helping, mum.

I'm sorry.

I wish he were dead.

Who's that?

He's ruined our holiday.

Oh, my baby!

My darling.

Watch the road.

We'll have a great summer.

A whole fortnight, good, eh?

We won't let it ruin our holiday. We'll show them!

My darling.

Then, pull gently on the rope

and face the wind in the stopping area. OK?

OK.

Turn the land yacht into the wind,

pass the rope through the block and we'll begin the session.

- Let's go! - OK.

There's one over there.

- Move out. - No.

Go on, move out.

That's all fine. Put your feet there.

Ava, don't forget your safety goggles.

Oh! No, guys. Face into the wind. Stop!

That's better.

In fact,

listen carefully to Mathias. He's helping me out.

But watch it, he's no pushover.

What?

Freaky. It's their 1st year here.

It's the new council, get my drift?

Not even remotely.

The dot on the map is black.

As black as their horses' coats.

- You've lost me. - It's hell in broad daylight.

People look happy.

But believe me, our civilisation is crumbling.

Read the papers, look around you.

There's black everywhere.

There she is!

Meet Toto.

Hello, Toto.

This is Ava, my other daughter.

Nice to meet you.

Was the land sailing fun?

I don't know.

- I'll take a dip. - OK.

Coming, Maud?

Do whatever you like.

Join us, the water's lovely.

No.

Take this.

Good evening.

- Excuse me. - What?

Wolfy.

Here, Wolfy. Water.

No.

Goodnight, Wolfy.

10th August.

I took his dog.

Of course, he didn't see me.

I called him Wolfy.

Because he looks like a wolf.

Hello, it's me.

- Bombs away! - What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Remember when you were small?

You'd climb into my bed at night.

Remember? You got in and put your little feet

between my legs.

It was so sweet.

Get out of my bed.

- Go on! Out. - No.

Can't we talk for a little while?

You never talk to me now.

Here.

- You going out with that guy? - Don't know.

- What do you think? - Is he a gigolo?

- Why do you say that? - He's 10 years younger than you.

So what?

You're a case!

I need your sleeping pills.

You must be crazy!

But I'm having nightmares.

They started again?

They never stopped.

Don't you get them?

No. I never remember my dreams.

I go to sleep. I wake up. That's all there is to it!

Everyone downstairs.

I see!

You're lucky.

- Oh, mum! - I'm sorry!

Go to bed now.

Yes, you're right. It'll be better tomorrow.

And I wanted to ask.

Can you mind Inès tomorrow? For lunch?

- Just two hours. - What?

You'd be doing me a favour. Alright?

Yes. Alright.

Thanks, kitten.

Now try and get some sleep.

Goodnight.

Stop it!

Here, look. Want some water?

Here. Look at this.

Stop! Please, stop!

Look at this. It moves.

Will you shut up!

11th August. Children are playing in the garden.

I wish they'd just drown themselves.

The doctor said: "Acceptance is hard".

My mother's gone quiet.

An all-time first.

Wolfy!

I've decided to start toughening myself up.

I must develop my other senses.

Wolfy!

Off you go, Wolfy!

Go on!

Get a move on!

Go on, Wolfy! Move!

Go, Wolfy!

Go!

Being blindfolded was disconcerting.

Being blindfolded is like disappearing.

I dreamt snakes entered my body through my eyes.

It was very painful.

I was buried with the dead

and being eaten, bit by bit.

First my legs, then my arms and head.

My eyes were bleeding.

I try not to sleep.

That boy was fighting over a girl.

I keep remembering it.

She was blonde, radiant.

I'm dark and invisible.

Do you realise? She's a baby, Ava!

She's a bloody baby! You left her alone.

What's wrong with you?

She couldn't leave, she was in her pen.

- Go to your room! - No!

Don't go hysterical!

- Room! - Look after your own kid.

I'm not hysterical, I'm angry, idiot!

My poor mum must suffer from having a daughter like me.

Understandably.

When I've lost my sight, I don't want people to say

I'm like my mum.

It seems that Ava means "I desire".

But what do I desire?

You alright, kitten?

Wolfy!

Wolfy!

Ava?

Ava?

I let myself in. I won't stay.

What?

Did she tell you to come?

More or less.

She should be back here soon.

You alright?

I had a nightmare.

Oh yes! Your mum told me.

She told me about your eyes.

Don't get too attached to her.

My mother lacks any real feelings.

Understand?

Yes, I think so.

Got a boyfriend?

No.

Why not?

I'm too nasty.

Who told you that?

I just know.

And my mother says I'm heartless.

She's right, I don't feel anything.

Is that true?

For example, I never cry.

That's true.

Sometimes I just want to die.

I might kill myself.

You're talking rubbish.

- It's true. - No. It's not.

Wolfy!

Wolfy!

Why are you out here?

I let the wind take me.

My dad'll be angry.

What?

You're dangerous. Can't be left alone, can you?

Nice land yacht.

It's shaped like a reclining woman.

It'll do 150km per hour.

Really?

A real war machine.

Who was that?

What?

The boy you were talking to.

The instructor's son.

He's very cute.

Will you be seeing him again?

My first time happened when I was very young.

What you on about?

- I was 13, like you. - Really, mum!

So, I understand that you want to. It's quite normal.

New breasts, new buttocks, all waiting to be used.

I'm not listening.

In any case, I can't stop you.

You'll do exactly what you want.

But I'd prefer you wait until 17 or 18 to have sex.

No need to be in any rush to do it.

There's no shame in waiting until you're 21.

Not listening.

Oh, baby! You OK?

Oh, my kitten!

Sorry.

Have you chosen?

Yes. A White Lady.

Hello. What can I get you?

- Hello. - A White Lady.

Can I have scoops of chocolate instead of vanilla?

Yes.

Instead of the red fruit topping could I have extra cream?

I'll have to ask. And you?

A Banana Split.

Fine.

She's got nice eyes.

Like an eagle.

The waitress?

I can't say, I didn't notice.

Are you having a good summer?

I want it to be the best you ever have.

The best ever, really?

Yes. With both of us truly happy.

And you in particular.

I'm happy when you're happy, mum.

- A White Lady. - Thanks.

A Banana Split.

Ava.

- Can I confide in you? - What?

I think I'm in love.

- Really? - Yes.

Super, mum. I'm happy for you.

Are you really?

- And you, Ava, are you in love? - Stop it.

Who did that to you?

I had a fight with Juan.

- Where is he? - He's over there.

Don't worry, come on. It's alright.

- Mum! - What?

What?

Oh, shit!

Shit! Ava, get away from there!

Hang on! What's that mutt doing?

Get the first aid kit.

No, no.

No. Go on, I'm holding him.

I'll lift up his paw.

- Let's see. - Shh, Wolfy!

It's odd, I can't find anything.

There's no open wound to be seen.

What?

It's not his blood.

Oh, shit!

You OK?

Wake up! Wake up!

Wake up, wake up!

There we are.

Some water.

You must drink.

A little drop.

Alright. I've got to go now.

Inès is being looked after until tomorrow. That's good.

God! I stink. It's bloody awful.

Right! Into the shower.

God! That feels good.

Let me have a look.

Move aside a bit.

Oh, hell!

What are you doing?

Facial yoga.

It's for wrinkles.

- Make-up or not tonight? - Not.

I prefer you without.

- A little eyeliner? - No.

Hang on.

Try this.

Put it on.

Go on, show me.

You're magnificent.

And how!

Very mysterious.

And dark, like your father.

Mum, you're unbearable.

Your voice, smell, everything.

I can't handle it.

How do I look?

Mediocre.

- So, how am I then? - Unkind.

Sometimes I think your meanness is making you blind.

You know what scares me?

No.

To have only seen ugliness.

Which means?

Want to kiss me?

I really don't know.

Just do it!

Right here? Right now?

Fine, if now's the time, I'll do what I must.

Sorry, I didn't mean to do that.

Was it good?

We're being watched.

I'll beat you up!

An ice cream?

I want to go, Mathias.

- If I strip naked, will you stay? - No.

See you later.

Hey, Cinderella!

Wolfy.

Want walkies?

Come on.

- Where? - Come, quickly!

Hurry!

Hi!

I've brought you stuff.

Some biscuits.

Coca Cola.

And a first aid kit.

Sorry, it's all there was.

There's bandages, antiseptic.

It doesn't sting.

Take it, it's for you.

Are you going?

Wait.

- Hello. - Hello.

20th August.

Sunrise: 6.50.

Sunset: 8.58.

14 hours 8 minutes of light. 20 minutes lost in 5 days.

I can no longer see in low light.

I thought I was prepared, but it was a shock.

I slept curled against him.

The circle is shrinking.

The animals are waiting in the darkness.

Will my dreams disappear as well?

I'd like to pluck out my eyes, get it over with.

Mathias said: "Civilisation is over. Darkness is taking hold."

22nd August.

Sunrise: 6.52.

Sunset: 8.54.

14 hours and 2 minutes of light.

His wound's healing. He has an amazing face.

I'm so thankful I got to see it.

When I leave, I can't remember what he looks like.

So, I need to see him again.

I want to save him, I want saving.

Can I stay with you?

No.

Why live in a block house?

I don't live in it.

What?

- Can I do it? - If you like.

- Is it clay? - Yes.

Does it work?

Yes.

There's something odd in your eyes.

It's the sun.

- What is it? - You can't see.

What is it?

Short-sighted?

- I see perfectly. - Are you kidding?

You didn't see the potato.

No. I can't see much.

What does that mean, exactly?

It means what it means.

What can you see?

Nothing. The night's all black.

- Daytime? - In the day, I see normally.

I don't see very well, but I see normally.

Can't see that?

No.

- Can't see my hand? - No.

Do you fear the dark?

No.

Come closer.

Come closer.

Juan! Juan!

Spread your legs.

Hands on head.

On your head!

You understand French?

Have you got any stuff here?

- Inside. - Go and get it.

This girl is underage.

Do you realise that? Anything on you?

Get away from the wall.

Oh! Drop the gun!

- Take off his handcuffs. - Don't be silly.

OK, OK.

I will.

Drop the gun!

- What now? - The dunes.

Quickly!

Out of the way!

Don't move!

You're a wild thing.

- Is that a knife wound? - Yes.

- Who did it to you? - Forget it.

Can I have a drink?

Why don't you go home?

I'm not very welcome there.

Why not?

Kill someone?

Are you crazy?

I'm going to go.

- Where? - A long way away.

I went to Denmark once.

It was really good.

But you can get 6 months of night there.

People take light therapy to stay sane.

What?

Light therapy.

They give you light so you feel better.

Oh yeah?

You'll take the bike?

No, the car.

But I haven't got the keys.

Or the car.

- Where are they? - At the site.

- Can't you go and get them? - I can't go back there.

I could go.

What's that?

A knife cut.

"A knife cut"?

I was in a field of corn.

And...

I was carving wood with a knife.

Suddenly, a snake started to climb up my leg.

I cut its head off with the knife.

You kidding? You can't cut off a snake's head like that.

It can't be done.

- It can. - Really!

Yes, really.

I remember, its tail was still wiggling.

Then I got told off by mum because...

knives aren't for girls.

Wasn't she right?

Wasn't she?

Do you still want to help me?

Yes.

There's a wedding at the camp.

They get girls in to help out.

To help at table and all.

You could pretend to be one of the girls.

That way you could get my keys,

my I.D. and we'll leave together.

- Seriously? - Yes.

Why can't you go back there?

Because I was in a fight.

It got bad.

I made a mess of the guy and...

And that's it.

What about your parents?

Is there no one who could help you?

No. I've got a brother, but he's in prison.

- How long? - 2 years.

Do you miss him?

What did you fight about?

About a girl.

I love it, it's like a little animal.

What is?

Why did it end with the girl?

I don't know.

Does she still love you?

I don't bloody know! Let me take a shower.

Do you love her?

Tell me, do you?

Shut up!

Here, eat.

That's the camp site.

Here's a river.

- What are you doing? - Explaining.

Here's a river. Here's another river.

That's the way in.

We come in here.

The wedding will be here.

The couple will arrive around 7pm.

You need to get there early to prepare the tables.

Name is Julie.

Why are you sulking?

I told you, I won't forget that girl.

It's as simple as that.

Didn't I tell you as much?

Continue.

Next,

the caravans.

The third one is mine.

There's a little dog, a bit like a Chihuahua.

I'm not sure it is one. There's a small dog anyway.

Once inside, look for a black bag.

Look inside it. You'll see my things.

My car keys are in the front pocket.

The car is over here.

We'll meet there.

There's 3 hours before dark.

- It's no problem. - Super!

Helping you doesn't mean I love you.

Just as well.

- Yes? - Mum, it's me.

- Ava, is that you? - Yes.

Ava, where are you?

Shh, calm down.

No, I won't calm down!

I just wanted to say I'm fine and I'll be back soon.

Do you realise what you did? The police called.

Who are you with?

Calm down, mum. I'll be back soon but not just yet.

What does "back soon" mean?

Can I call you?

No. You can't.

I've concealed the number, you can't.

- Big hug, mum. - Wait, don't hang up. Ava!

Ava!

Juan.

Juan!

We're nearly there.

Carry on a bit further.

You'll come to a little bridge. It's the way in.

There's a grey car next to it, a Nevada.

- It's my car. - "A Nevada?"

Will you recognise it?

Yes. I'll find it.

Go on, I'll wait.

Who are you?

Julie.

Julie who?

I'm a waitress.

No one spoke of any Julie.

But I was asked.

- Did Soledad take you on? - Yes.

- Did she explain? - Yes.

I don't pay before the end, you know.

- Fine. - OK. Let's go.

Hey! You! Come on.

A black, then a red one...

I hope it'll smell good.

- You need a warrant. - We don't.

I don't give a damn!

Why are they here?

- Back to the kitchen. - Come on.

Julie.

Julie.

Can you come here, please.

Put the flowers down there, like that.

Get lost.

Then we put this on top.

Awful thing. Look.

I like it.

You know Jessica?

Yes, a bit.

Is she happy to be marrying?

I don't know.

How old is she?

She's 16, I think.

Girls, we've got a problem.

The Schmitts want to get in.

They want Juan.

You lot, do the cake.

Julie, if my mum can't keep them out, let me know.

This way. Come on.

Drop the gun!

We're looking for someone.

Boy of 18 with a girl of 13 and a black dog.

- Sound familiar? - No. Get out of here!

Get out!

What do you want with him? Maël! Maël!

What's going on?

You bunch of bastards. You've ruined my wedding.

It's OK, it's me.

I couldn't find the keys.

We can't get out.

- Let's cross. - You're mad!

- A branch. - What?

Give me a branch.

Ava.

Oh, shit!

- Ava! - Don't be scared.

Grab it!

Thank you.

Come on.

Subtitles: ECLAIR