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Tori and lokita

You don't remember?

It's a tributary of the ouémé.

The name is that of the lake by which you said you lived.

Remember the lake's name?

You told the immigration office that in Benin

you attended the titirou middle school in parakou.

Was the school's principal a man or a woman?

It was a man.

Remember his name?

He was mr principal.

Yes, but his real name.

I called him mr principal.

You said you met your little brother at that school.

Yes.

How did you recognize him?

| just did.

He was abandoned at birth. You'd never seen him.

How did you know it was him?

Lokfla?

How did you know it was him?

I didn't see him at the school,

but at the orphanage.

When my mother died, my uncle said it was my brother's fault,

that he still had a sorcerer's powers and had to be killed.

So I went to tell him.

We hid.

Then we left.

You knew which orphanage he was in?

I knew many sorcerer children were at maman Monique's.

I went there.

How did you know it was him?

I asked for Tori.

How did you know he was Tori?

The orphanage named him. You couldn't have known.

Are you ok?

I think we need a break.

Of course.

Got your pills here?

Yes.

Shall we postpone the interview?

Yes.

Lokita, wake up.

Tori! — I'm coming!

I'll get two glasses.

Get napkins too.

Keep stirring.

Like this? — that's good.

You won't eat before you go? — no, it's ok.

Be back by 10 pm. — yes.

Feeling better?

I thought of other questions they could ask about the orphanage.

Good job she didn't ask me words in bariba.

I'd forgotten them all.

How do you say hello?

Goodbye?

And thank you?

Let go! We'll miss the bus.

I'll get you.

All right, that's enough.

Can you redo my line? — yes.

I have another question.

What colour is the church door near the orphanage?

Idunno.

Red.

She'll never ask the colour of a church door.

Even if she doesn't, you know now.

I have to be able to explain how I knew it was you.

We'll think of something.

My brother and I will sing an Italian song.

My microphone?

It's over there.

When we arrived in sicily, a woman, Paola,

would come to the centre.

She taught us a local song.

Yeah?

10 grams extra for a new client. 4, rue de serbie.

On the corner near the station. Know where?

Yes.

The new client will wait outside.

Carbonara and bolognese, table 6.

Caprese, table 3.

Off you go.

Can we have our five Euros for launching the karaoke?

Rino!

Yes?

Did the blacks sing ten minutes?

Yes.

Here. — thanks.

The new address? — 4, rue de serbie.

450.

Ten.

Can't you get a bit more?

I only have 40 left.

Hold on.

Be right back.

Betim?

Three.

Normally, five is the minimum.

The chef never said. — what did he say?

My shitty pension has run out.

I'll call to see if he agrees.

The new client can only buy three.

He doesn't agree.

I'll ask a neighbour. Wait here.

I'm hungry.

Me too.

Look out!

Careful when you cross!

She paid 400!

Keep walking.

Don't turn.

Hey, you two!

You two there! Stop!

Against the wall!

Why cross like that? — to get to me.

She's my sister.

No reason. Your papers.

When are you due at your centre? — 10 pm.

We were on our way to get the bus.

The 20 grams.

Boss...

Do we let her in?

Yeah, sure.

Don't worry, there are ten.

One's missing.

There's one missing.

Only nine.

You hid one when I turned? — no.

We're not thieves.

Tell the chef to cut his price or I'll change.

The reality bouncer said he'd change unless you cut your price.

He can always try, the bastard.

It's all there. Here you go.

Can we have our focaccia?

Take it all.

Can we have a box for it?

See you on Friday.

See you on Friday. — wait!

I have to tell you something.

Wait on the stairs.

Want another 50 Euros?

You took it last time.

Are you asleep?

Will you sing it to me?

Lokita...

You weren't at church Sunday.

I was sick.

You could've let us know.

Why don't you answer when we call?

Sending money to your mother?

Yes.

How much? — 100 Euros.

What about us?

Come and see firmin.

Forget your mother.

I brought you both here, so pay up.

Understand, sister?

I'll bring the money Sunday.

Give justine your 100.

My mother needs it... — give it to justine.

Stay here!

Search her. — it's all I have.

May I? — I have nothing, ok!

Let her search you or I'll beat you.

Your shoes.

Keep still.

You lie, sister.

That's nasty.

Sunday, at church. You understand?

Yes.

Can I have something for my mother? I'll pay it back Sunday.

She needs it to enrol my brothers in school in garoua.

I didn't know you'd come.

I wanted to see you.

Me too. I even drew you.

Look, the teacher asked us to draw someone we knew.

Someone you know and don't like or someone you like?

Someone you like.

What's that? — a beauty spot.

You drew me with locks. Don't you like my braids?

I do, but locks are easier to draw.

So you prefer me with my locks.

How much do we owe them?

600, plus the 20 Euros.

Didn't Betim ask me to carry the goods? Why wouldn't I?

We'd get money.

Just stay at school.

You don't go.

Once I get my papers, I'll train as a home help.

Yes, hello, mum.

I promised I'd send 200 Euros,

but the smuggler who brought me from Italy took it.

He only left me 20 Euros.

If I get my papers, I can send more money.

I spend nothing on myself. You have to believe me.

It's true, you must believe me.

Lots of love.

Kiss all five of them.

Goodbye.

Is she angry?

She thinks I keep it for myself.

Want your medication?

Are you ok?

Shall I get Nadia? — no.

Carry on with the questions.

How did you recognize your brother at the orphanage?

I knew he was born in 2011.

I asked if there was a sorcerer child born in 2011.

No, I need to be more precise.

I'll say the month you were born.

Ask me again.

How did you recognize your brother at the orphanage?

I knew...

I knew he was born in December 2011.

I asked if a sorcerer child was born in December 2011.

There was only one.

Trick question.

Do you remember any trees in the orphanage garden?

No, I don't remember.

Good, there are no trees and no garden.

How long now? — 35 minutes.

This feels bad, it's too long.

It'll be all right.

They didn't accept you?

She couldn't answer some questions.

Come and sit down.

Come on.

Just a second.

Why can't my sister have her papers?

Who are you? — Tori, lokita's brother.

Ask lokita. She knows.

I have a meeting, sorry.

I swear she's my sister. She saved my life.

Why do I have papers when she can't?

We know you were a persecuted sorcerer child.

They tried to kill her for helping me.

It's the same.

Her lawyer suggests a DNA test to prove she's your sister.

I think it's the best solution.

Sorry, I have to go.

Ma'am...

What'll I do here without her?

Why not give her papers?

I'd like to, but I can't.

Goodbye.

Three months apart is tough. Can't we...

Just once a week? — I said no!

You want fake papers, I find a solution

and now you haggle. Are you crazy?

Want papers or not? — I do.

Well then.

Could we see each other sundays?

Tell me tomorrow morning at the latest.

How'll you get money to your mum?

And to firmin?

If I work for my papers, I'll make no money?

Exactly.

You're housed and fed, with papers when you finish.

Turn it off.

The market value is 10,000 Euros minimum.

I'd still like to deal on Fridays.

I told you, you stay there 24/7. Go now.

How'll we send money to our mum?

Not my problem! Go now!

Your mum will get 50 a week.

Two of us can barely manage it. Clients won't wait until 11.

I'll do it by bike. — what bike?

There's one at the centre. I'll mend it.

It's my job making money for the family. My job!

Stop it, lokita!

Why won't they give me my papers, Tori?

Why?

They don't want us.

You're bleeding. Come and sit down.

Does it hurt?

It's ok.

You're sweet, Tori.

There's no one else like you.

No one.

You mustn't see where we're going.

I didn't understand.

This goes over your eyes so you don't see where we're going.

Turn your head.

It's best for us and for you.

Lift your feet.

I'm taking the scarf off.

For light.

You have a lamp here too.

A flashlight for power cuts, earplugs...

Plenty left.

The last guy got used to the noise after a few days.

The bathroom.

The light is here.

If you need paper or shampoo, we'll bring more.

The same goes for food.

There's frozen food in the cooler.

Stuff in the fridge.

Anything you like, make a list and we'll bring it.

Know a microwave? — yes.

This is for the TV.

Earphones.

The most important thing...

If there's a problem,

if you hear a noise, someone trying to get in,

or you smell burning,

press this for three seconds.

It's linked to someone nearby.

If you smell burning, do one other thing. Come and see.

There are no clean sheets?

Got a sleeping bag?

Yes, but that's too dirty to put it on.

Wash it in the basin.

There's washing powder here.

If you smell burning, call us, and come and see.

After pressing the alarm button,

come here and lower this to cut the power.

Any questions?

How do I get out in a fire?

It'll stay in one cubicle. The partitions are fire—resistant.

I'll show you the work.

Take your jacket off. It's 30°c in the cubicles.

You're keeping it on? — I'm ok.

The heat will kill you.

Go in.

Close the door to keep the heat in.

Do it.

When the plant reaches the wire,

raise the chain by six links.

Like that. Try it here.

Lower it again.

Let's do that one.

Not seven, I said six.

What's that?

My phone.

Don't answer. Who's Tori?

My brother.

Didn't Betim tell you? No phones. The cops trace them!

I need it to... — call guys to steal our goods?

How do I call my brother?

Shut up! Close the door.

You get it back in three months. Come on.

I want to call my brother.

Let's make a deal.

Each time you say "I want",

that's what you get.

Ask without saying "I want".

Can I call my brother?

What does he do?

He works with me for Betim.

I'll bring a card and a phone tomorrow. Call him in front of me.

One...

Two...

Three...

Can you help me?

Didn't they give you a phone for me? — no.

I've been waiting three days for it.

He just gave me your shopping list.

Call him so he'll come.

No use, he's in Holland.

Are you ok?

What's wrong?

Ok, calm down. Just calm down.

Feeling better?

Are you feeling better?

Tori... — what?

I want Tori. — what's Tori?

My brother. I want to talk to him.

Now.

Hold on.

I'll call Betim to see if he agrees.

It's margot.

The gardener had an epileptic fit.

It's not epilepsy, I'm not sick. Let me talk to him.

She wants to talk to you.

I'm fine. I just want to talk to my brother.

It's not epilepsy.

It's just a panic attack.

I have medication for it.

I'm not used to being alone yet.

If I talk to my brother, I'll feel better.

Yes?

All right.

You can talk to him once he gets back.

I can't wait until Friday.

He said today.

He'll let your brother talk to you.

But he wants to hear what you say.

Can you get up?

Can you carry the bottles?

What day is it?

Wednesday.

Say I want to talk to my brother now, not on Friday.

Calm down. He said he'd call back.

Why today? My brother deals on Fridays.

Shut up!

Just call him.

Shut the hell up, ok!

You're lying to calm me down.

Stop it!

He said he'll call back and he will.

Do you smoke?

Yes?

You have 30 seconds.

Hello, Tori?

It's me, Tori.

Why are you at Betim's today?

Real pizzas or drugs?

It's after school?

I'm ok. I needed to talk to you.

I'm glad too.

Betim, can you hear me?

Why can't my brother and I talk?

Why not every day?

Already? No...

Can you take it here?

I have to, for my papers.

Can't you help me see my brother?

I'll be seeing you.

I don't have money now.

Once I get my papers and a job, I can give you something to thank you.

No, I said.

Put the frozen food away before it thaws.

See you next week.

I'll make it, Tori.

Don't worry.

I'll get my papers.

I'll be a home help.

And we'll get an apartment together.

Eleven pizzas. Three Euros short.

I've found it.

I can pay for her sim card.

No phone. She'll get used to it.

Put the bag away.

Can I have my 11 Euros?

Two zabag/ione for table seven.

What's your sister's favourite? — margherita.

Taking her a pizza tonight?

Yes.

See you tomorrow.

Yes.

If you take my sister a pizza,

can I give you something for her?

What? — my drawings. She'll feel less lonely.

I'll fetch them. I'll be back in half an hour.

Everything ok? — yes.

Where's lokita?

No idea. I haven't seen her since Sunday.

She said she had to find money for you, so maybe she's doing that.

Go to the car. — my caseworker's waiting.

Just a second.

He last saw her on Sunday.

Know where she is? — no.

Don't act smart. — I'm not.

Your sister's fond of you.

I know.

She even asked us not to bother you about the money you both owe us.

"Let my brother go to school," she told us.

When you see her, tell her to come to the church fast,

or we'll have to put you to work.

If I see her, I'll tell her. I have to go.

Do I search him?

No, he's a good kid. Right, Tori?

Tori? — yes.

Bring the bike in. — I'm going back out.

It's 9:15.

It's ok, I'll be back by 10.

What are you doing?

Showing my drawings to a girl.

Ok, but no later than 10 then.

Yes.

My drawings... — put them by the door.

I don't want them to get dirty.

Can't I put them in your car?

The key's there.

There!

It's on the parking lot. — I know.

Lokita!

Lokita!

Lokita!

Lokita!

Lokita!

Lokita!

Lokita!

Lokita!

Tori!

Let me move this thing.

Help me push it back.

Yes, I'm sleeping at Michael's.

Yes, she likes them.

I'll be on time, yes.

See you tomorrow.

I said I was showing my drawings to a girl

and she asked if she liked them.

Nadia's nice.

When I left, she gave me her address if I need a place to sleep.

I don't like lying to her, but I have to.

Give me your phone to try the card.

What about my idea of stealing drugs?

I don't want you to be a dealer and stop school.

I won't stop.

I'll deal on Friday evenings after working for Betim.

Who will you sell to?

That nightclub bouncer who hates Betim.

What if he talks?

I'll sell it cheap. He won't talk.

Want some rice pudding? — yes.

What's your code?

2180.

It works.

Hide under the bed!

I forgot the photos for your papers.

No, finish eating. — it's ok.

They want a white background for the photos.

You're too tall. We can see the coatrack.

That door.

50 Euros if you strip while I film you.

No. Done? — one more.

Look.

100 Euros. — no.

Want your papers?

You don't?

I do.

Take off your t—shirt.

Start again.

Slow.

Keep looking at me.

I feel dirty.

He forced you.

He's the dirty one.

I wish my mother was here.

I'm here.

Some from this one.

Here.

And a bit here too.

That's enough.

There must be 30 grams.

I think so.

I'll sell at 100 to start.

Shine it here.

Accept his price or he'll get mad and tell Betim.

I'll give you a leg up.

Hold on, the bag will get in your way.

Here.

I won't call until you text me.

Yes.

Hello, mum, it's lokita.

I'm leaving you a message with some good news.

You'll soon be getting 200 Euros to enrol the boys at school.

I'll let you know.

Love and kisses to you all.

450.

I have cannabis from a new place.

Where? — I found it.

No one "finds" it.

You stole it or is it for someone else?

I found it.

See you.

It's for a guy called firmin.

A fat black with a shaved head?

Not fat, with hair.

Let me see.

Where did you meet him?

Near the centre where I live. He wanted minors to deal for him.

What's his price? — 100 Euros.

No more? — no.

I'll tell him I couldn't get more.

Got a bag? — no.

Wait here.

Here you go.

Where '3 table 3's order?

See you tomorrow.

Can I have my focaccia?

Take it.

He said 50 and I agreed.

He only asked if I stole it or if I was selling for someone else.

Know what I told him?

That I was selling for firmin.

I'll send 200 to...

I can't talk any more.

Someone took a car. I thought it was Betim.

Don't worry, he wouldn't have seen me.

I send 200 to your mum or I give 50 to firmin?

Ok, I'll send it tomorrow.

Then I'll come to you.

What are you doing?

Putting them near the bed?

Can I call you when I'm in bed so you can sing the song?

Yes, I'll hurry back.

Asif, can you give me a leg up to the roof?

Did Barbara ground you?

No, I want to avoid a guy outside.

What does he want?

Money for getting me and my sister here.

Thanks.

What do I get for doing it?

Hello, sir.

As a minor, I can't send money.

Would you put your name on the form to send 200 Euros to my family?

Of course.

Come on.

Hello.

Do you go to the motorway near blegny?

This is bus 67.

I stop at barchon.

Take the other 67 there.

Thank you.

Hello.

Does the bus cross the motorway?

No, it turns first.

In how many stops? — two.

Thank you.

Lokita!

Lokita!

You tried to screw me!

He saw my sim card.

Phone! — it's not here.

Hand it over. — it's in my bag.

His keys!

He's waking up.

Got them!

Left!

Quick, he called a guy when he heard you arrive!

Look it!

Quick!

Come here.

Gently, he'll hear it!

Where's the motorway? — there.

They'll look there. Come the other way.

Hold on.

Are you ok? — yes.

How did you know to put mud in the lock?

Mum did it to keep my father out when he drank.

Let's go down here.

It hurts too much!

Lean on me.

It hurts too much. Let's go round.

Wait!

Sit down.

Does it hurt? — it's ok.

I'll try to move it to see if it's broken.

Gently.

Stop!

What if I go back to get my phone to call Nadia?

If they see you, they'll kill you. We stay together.

That's how we've made it since we met on the boat.

Let's go this way. There must be a road somewhere.

Hear that?

Why can't I do it?

Hide further back.

I can run faster than you. They won't catch me.

No, hide back there.

There's a car. Come only if I call you.

Hello. — where are you going?

To a hospital for my ankle. — get in.

Can my brother come? — what?

He's little, not a man. Don't worry.

Tori!

Ma'am!

She panicked when I called you.

Let's do it together.

No, I'll try something else. Go and hide.

A car's coming!

Stay hidden!

Where's the boy?

Where is he?

He took the road.

The one outside the shed.

Is that true?

Is it true?

I got the girl.

The boy left along the road near the shed.

We'll pick her up tonight.

Lokita!

Lokita!

Someone wanted to speak, I think.

Lokita...

If you'd had your papers,

you'd have become a home help

and we'd have lived together in Belgium.

Now, you're dead,

and I'm all alone.

For you, my big sister.