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JUNE 3, 2019

I never thought I'd have the guts to do this,

but here I am:

moving to a place where I don't know anybody.

And... it's scary but mostly exciting.

OK. Down there, that's the Mediterranean.

There's... It's full of white boats.

And the port.

It's almost like you could feel the good energy coming from the city.

You know?

It's kind of weird, I guess, but...

I can't wait to be a part of it.

Barcelona, here I come!

THE INTERN

A SUMMER OF LUST

3 MONTHS LATER

Hi.

Cooking.

Come in, I'll show you Maddie's room.

How do you know who I am?

I mean, the way Maddie talks... Used to talk about you.

Come on.

Hey, she's not dead.

I know she's not dead.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

IF YOU EVER FALL DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE,

REMEMBER THAT YOUR SISTER WILL ALWAYS BE THERE TO CATCH YOU. P.

Hey.

Hey, babe, how was your trip?

Exhausting. Too many layovers.

I'm staying at Maddie's room, and it's full of... weird stuff.

What kind of weird stuff?

I don't know. Weird stuff.

Like photos of her with strange people.

Just... It feels like someone else's room.

Are you looking at something on your phone?

Jesus!

I just got this email from my sister about my parents' anniversary party.

Shit, you're going to miss the organization meeting.

Can I Skype you on Tuesday?

My sister's gone missing in a foreign country.

So your parents' anniversary party is not exactly my top priority right now.

Of course, I'm sorry. You're totally right.

So I went to the police today.

They looked at me like I were crazy which was very irritating.

That's good news! That means nothing serious happened.

Did you show them Maddie's email?

Yes. But I told you, Maddie doesn't write like that.

It's not her style.

What if someone is impersonating her?

Babe, I'm sure she's just having a digital detox.

Maddie's roommate, this guy, Michael,

he makes me uncomfortable.

The chef? He's American, isn't he?

Like there are no creepy American guys?

Plus, he smells like garlic.

Paisley, he's a chef.

He just... looks at me funny.

What do you mean? Paisley, try to get a little rest.

You look stressed.

Babe, why is everyone treating me like I've gone crazy?

I have something for you.

You startled me.

I found this in the laundry basket after Maddie left.

It's creamy mushroom risotto with red peppers.

What's the meaning of a hangover?

Is it maybe when we get drunk we see certain truths about the world,

and a hangover is the price we pay?

Or maybe I'm still drunk.

Ah, thank you. This one.

Sorry, excuse me.

Oh my god, you're Paisley!

So nice to meet you!

You smell so good. What perfume do you use?

I should buy some perfume for myself.

You know when you hug someone and you get this clean smell?

I'm sorry, who are you?

Oh my God! You must think I'm a crazy woman.

I'm Kali. I work with Maddie. She always talks about you.

So cool. You're finally here now. Do you want a coffee?

Maybe water? -Let's go.

There you go. -Thanks.

Who was that woman in the black dress?

You mean Julia?

She always wears super sophisticated clothes.

Looks like a lot of work every morning.

She is our Spanish teacher.

She comes twice a week to teach Spanish to the foreign staff.

She is also one of the broken hearts Maddie left around Barcelona.

You must have Maddie mistaken with someone else.

My sister is not like that. -Like what? What do you mean?

Maddie's not into women.

It's so not her thing.

She's hasn't even had a serious boyfriend.

So...

What do you mean "serious boyfriend"?

Serious, like, someone you are in an exclusive relationship with.

For a long time.

How long? Like, when do you start considering it "serious"?

I don't know.

I don't know. Like six months?

But it's not just about time.

It's someone who you introduce to your family.

Someone you take to your friends' weddings.

Someone you imagine a future with.

Sounds thrilling. What kind of future?

A serious future.

Oh my gosh, you're such a mess.

I remember Maddie's first day at the office,

she looked a bit like you right now.

You can't touch that!

You scared me.

You are the new intern, right? -Yes. I'm Maddie.

Kali. Welcome to Lust.

Where is everyone?

They're in this activity, these dancing lessons.

During work? -It's for the team dynamics.

Why aren't you there?

I was feeling really sick.

I think I ate something really bad at this Japanese place last night.

But I decided to come in for a few hours.

I thought you started on Monday?

Yeah, I do, I just figured I'd come by and check everything out.

It's really beautiful. -Let me show you the place.

OK. -Yeah?

This are the main rooms where they do marketing, press, graphic design, IT...

This is where production issues are managed.

We deal with guest directors shoots, upcoming shoots schedules...

I work there. I am the talent manager.

I do casting, sexual health testing... A lot of stuff, actually.

Nice tiles.

Oh yes. Very typical from Barcelona. You know, Modernism.

Let's check out Erika's office. Yeah?

Wow... She's the boss. Are we allowed to go in here?

Come on, it's not like we are stealing anything.

Look at the frescoes.

Looks like this used to be the apartment of a very wealthy family?

It's so funny that now it hosts a porn production company.

But not just any porn! -No, it's...

You can feel the good energy in here. No deranged ghosts or anything.

I can hear the girls, come. I'll introduce you.

OK. -Yeah?

Tell me if you're going to help out with my parents' Ruby Jubilee.

My sister is a bit overwhelmed with everything.

I get it that you're worried about Maddie, but, I mean...

She sent an email, right?

I know that you think kidnappers could have forced her to write it,

but honestly, that idea is a little bit... out there.

And so is your sister, no offense.

So I think you should leave her to her new life and come back.

I love you. Call me.

Super nice.

Kali, come.

Hey! What's up?

How are you? -Good.

This is Maddie, the new intern.

Hi! -Nice to meet you.

What do you have in that box? -We have a problem.

We got a box of dildos but we only have four.

How are you feeling, by the way?

More or less. How was dance?

Very energetic.

So who's getting the dildos.

Shall we raffle? -Let's do it.

Maddie, do you want to join?

And the first one goes to...

Maddie.

Thank you, guys.

Girl, it's not rocket science.

We are going for an after work drink. Wanna come? It's Friday!

Yeah. I'd love to. -Yeah? Let's go.

Made specially for you, Maddie.

Wait! How do you know my name?

Where do you think you're going?

You guys are crazy.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Oh, Maddie.

Maddie.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Yes! Yes!

Oh, Maddie! Maddie!

Yes! Yes!

Oh, Maddie! Maddie!

Oh, Maddie! Maddie!

Yes!

What the fuck is going on in this place?

Oh, Maddie! Maddie!

Hello?

Is anyone there?

Maddie?

Maddie?

Are you here?

Maddie, baby. Are you alright?

Yeah. Yeah.

I maybe had too much to drink.

But... Maybe the heat.

Let me get you some water. -Yeah.

Everyone leaves their windows open here because it's so hot.

The air is filled with all kinds of sounds.

Neighbors fighting, neighbors laughing.

Neighbors singing karaoke.

Actually, I think one of our neighbors has...

I'm writing a book.

Cool.

Is everything ok?

You had something going on with my sister.

Yeah, why does that bother you?

Because she disappeared.

Ok, I don't get the connection.

What did you do to her?

Paisley, your sister and I did all sort of things to one another.

Michael. Please.

This is serious.

I would love to believe that I had such profound effect on Maddie,

but I don't think that's the case.

I don't believe you.

In my opinion, it's was you conservative family

that drove Maddie away from the States in the first place.

She came to Barcelona, she was able to be herself.

She found happiness.

Which is why I suggest you relax and stop thinking about it.

What do you mean she found happiness?

I need you to make me understand.

Please.

Please.

OK. Have a seat.

Shit. I'm sorry if I woke you up.

I lost my keys again.

This is the second time this month you've lost the keys.

And you're paying for it this time.

You don't have to be so aggressive.

Don't look at me like that. You remind me of my father.

Maddie, I don't know what your deal is, it's none of my business.

But when you lose your keys affects me. So act like a fucking adult. Okay?

OK. I'm sorry, you're right.

I was treated like a kid a lot growing up

so I've clearly got some catching up to do.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. -You know what?

I'm gonna make you some pasta.

But you're still have to pay for that lock change.

This is really good. You're very talented.

When I see someone enjoying so much it really makes it worthwhile.

You seem like a very intelligent and capable person.

Why were you so sheltered?

You don't know my parents.

If I asked them how babies are born to this day,

they'd probably say that a stork went to drop the off at your porch.

So... They mean well, they're just uptight.

It's how they are.

Yet... they didn't mind that you moved to Barcelona?

I mean...

I don't want to die without having truly lived.

I want to go skydiving, take ayahuasca

and meet interesting people and have adventures with them.

I want to be Anaïs Nin, and I want to be Lauren Bacall and...

I want to really live.

What?

Nothing.

No, what?

I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that.

Maybe I should have done that.

You smell so nice.

May I?

So beautiful.

Are you OK? -Yeah.

Do you want to stop?

Should I go get a condom? I just got tested last week.

Everything was OK. -No, it's not that. It's...

I don't have that much experience with guys.

I only had sex a few times with a guy in college.

Was it that bad? -I never came.

That has to go on the list of things you do before you die.

That's exactly what I was thinking.

It's gonna be fun. -OK.

May I? -You may.

Did your college friend at least go down on you?

No.

We should start there.

Does it feel good? -It feels really good.

How are you doing that?

Magic fingers.

Squeezing that finger.

Oh my God.

Lay down.

OK. Which way?

Just like that. Like this.

That's new.

A little spit.

A little spit goes a long way.

Nice view.

That feels so good.

Are you OK? -I'm great.

Wrestling moves.

Can I come? -Yeah. Yeah.

Harder.

Oh my God.

Oh my God.

Don't stop.

Oh my God.

That feels so good.

So nice and pink and beautiful.

Do you want more? -Yeah.

I like seeing you touching it.

Yes, that's so good.

Oh my God, I'm going to come.

You're drenched.

I don't know what I'm doing.

I think maybe I'm going crazy.

I just had sex with someone I barely know,

someone I share a flat with.

I mean, is he gonna still respect me? Or is he gonna think I'm just a slut?

Do I have to find somewhere new to live?

Oh, I'm sorry. -No, it's OK.

What's up?

Somebody called you while you were in the shower.

The name was Jonas.

What did he say?

He said, "Call me".

Bit of a weirdo, uh?

Thanks for the message.

Those colors look really great on you.

Want some? -No, thank you.

Shame.

It's an amazing Jumilla.

So what exactly do you want to know?

Is... Is my sister a lesbian?

Have you ever shot porn before?

Well, just a few amateur movies with some friends in Berlin.

They are very artistic, but shot with very few resources.

OK. And why do you want to work for Erika?

Because I like what you do, I guess. It turns me on.

It makes me feel like I'm watching real films.

I'm very much into vintage erotic films.

Like that movie where Isabelle Adjani has sex with a monster?

It's such a weird scene, but still so powerful, it's dark but sexy.

That film is so good! It's Possession, right? By Zulawski?

Yes, that one!

I guess I must see it! -Totally.

One thing you must be aware of is that when your image is in a film,

and that film goes online,

it will stick to you forever.

Are you ready for that? -Yeah. I think I'd be proud, actually.

Yeah? That's good.

Sorry. Hey, you two. Our class starts in five minutes.

I thought it was tomorrow. -You sure?

I think so. -Yeah.

Oh, no, shit. -I'm sorry.

No it's ok, it's my fault. But I can't tomorrow, I have a group in school.

Maybe you can come after work to my office today?

I can't, I have my roller derby practice.

I can come today.

Where are you from?

I am from the USA.

Good.

What do you do for a living?

I do films...

Well, I want to study. I want to do films.

In Spanish.

I do films...

OK. I'm ridiculous.

Do you want to learn something maybe more amusing?

Like what? -Like "fuck, you're a douche bag".

Yeah. -Yeah? Ready? OK.

Fuck, you're a douche bag.

Oh my God, OK.

Fuck, douche bag.

Good! -Yeah?

OK, now some pick up lines.

OK.

You're beautiful.

What does that mean?

You're beautiful.

I want to have sex with you.

"Sexo", I understand.

And?

Me too.

Do you like it when I bite you?

How hard? Try Me.

Nice dress.

Got it. -Oh, well done.

Quick learning student.

It was easier than I thought. -Surprise!

You're going to tell me...

You'll have to tell me if you want it softer

or harder or faster

or slower. -OK.

Turn around.

Do I get to go down on you.

Do you want to?

Trade. -Trade?

Oh my God, don't stop.

Oh my God.

What are you laughing at?

What does that mean?

What are you laughing at?

You're a natural.

Thank you.

Oh no.

Don't be ashamed. I told you, it's an excellent wine.

Did my sister ever talk about me?

She did.

What did she say? Did she criticize me?

No, not at all.

She felt you were the only person in the world that she could trust.

She admired that you work as a teacher.

She said you were very passionate about your job.

Really?

What do you teach, by the way? -English literature.

Interesting.

I just had my first experience with a woman.

I should probably feel worse about these casual encounters, but I don't!

Julia and Michael are such beautiful human beings.

I mean, it isn't just sex without connection.

I truly like them both.

I wish I could call Paisley to tell her about my experiences but...

I don't think she'd understand.

I have good memories of this kitchen.

You have been here before?

Really good memories.

So...

I wanted to talk to you because you were the last person to see my sister.

Yeah, we went to the movies together.

Then we went to a wine bar where we met Julia.

Well, she kind of lives there.

You also know Julia?

Yeah. I adore Julia. Completely.

What else happened that night?

We went to a disco to dance.

There was this gig by these amazing Peruvian DJs.

Then I walked Maddie home. Not that she asked for it, but it was on the way.

Did you see anything strange?

Not at all. She was as happy as Larry all night long, as usual.

How did you two become friends?

I guess you could say it was meant to be, Paisley.

Meant to be.

I wanted to thank you. -What for?

I thought I was already talking too much when you recognized Zulawski's film.

I had this feeling I was making a fool of myself.

You made me feel less nervous.

You didn't seem nervous. -I was, believe me.

Well, Kali liked you.

Thank you. Fingers crossed.

Bye. -See you.

Ignasi!

Everything ok? Did I forget anything?

Yes, no, I just...

Would you like to watch Possession with me? On Sunday?

My place? -Yeah. Definitely.

Well, see you on Sunday. Text me the address.

Yeah, ok. -Bye.

Bye.

Hey. -Hi.

Hey. -Long time no see.

Just a few weeks actually.

Really? It feels longer to me.

You two are... drinking lemonade?

I was telling Paisley about what happened with Maddie.

Everything?

Yeah. Everything.

Maddie...

We had gone to a party... -Again?

Some people go to Church. We go parties.

OK, who went to this party?

The four of us: Maddie, Julia, Michael and me.

Maddie had brought us together.

In every possible way.

This is going to be delicious.

How are you doing?

Not the most complicated dish I've ever made.

I'm hungry.

I must say you are a well-endowed man, Michael. As a chef, I mean.

Pour some vodka into that juice.

Do you want a churro? -Of course.

This sun, you people... Even this churro is perfect.

How can I love Barcelona so much?

Do you know that in Spain "churros with chocolate" is a metaphor for anal sex?

Ew, shut up.

Drinks.

Thanks, babe. You're saving my life.

Thank you.

Come on, it's just food for drunk people.

It's not my fault they're drunk.

I wonder when those sandwiches will be ready.

Why have we never kissed?

I don't know.

Ah. Ok.

It's getting hard.

Of course it is.

You two...

It would be so hot if you two kissed as well.

I see what you're up to, little pervert.

You seem to like it.

Stop it! Just stop.

I don't believe you people.

I don't believe anything that you're saying.

I think you're making fun of me. -Why?

Because I'm the poor, uptight English teacher

who doesn't know how the world works unlike you sophisticated Europeans

with your wine drinking and your party going.

I bet that you know exactly where Maddie is.

Why wouldn't we tell you? -I don't know.

This is absolutely ridiculous.

Paisley... -I've heard enough.

I don't want to listen to you anymore.

You can understand now why Maddie wanted to leave.

At least she's making an effort to understand.

That's way beyond what most people do.

Would you prefer to be left alone?

No. Come in.

Are you ok?

Yes.

The past few days have just been a little intense.

Would you like to know why I became Jonas' girlfriend?

Yes, tell me.

Well...

I have a past.

I kissed too many boys in high school.

That's because you are beautiful and brilliant.

Jonas was my best friend.

Then at prom,

he told me he was worried about me,

because everyone was saying that I was too slutty.

But that he knew I was a lot more than that,

and he wanted to be my boyfriend.

And I said yes.

So that people wouldn't call me a slut.

That was why I started dating him.

And now I'm realizing what a huge mistake that was.

I...

never felt passionate about him.

I was just trying to be the person my parents would be proud of.

Paisley, with all due respect,

Jonas sounds like an asshole.

No, he's not a bad guy.

He's just...

Boring?

Yeah.

Don't.

No, I have to.

It's Maddie.

It's Maddie? -Or her kidnapper.

Wait, there is a video message.

Paisley.

First of all, I'm sorry. You must have been worried sick.

After my experiences in Barcelona, I was confused.

I really needed to talk to you, but I felt like you wouldn't understand.

Unless you met the people I've been fucking and loving.

But I knew you wouldn't drop everything and come to Barcelona,

unless I did something big, like... disappear.

I know it's a little out there,

but I was hoping you'd feel the same way about Barcelona that I do.

Julia needs English teachers for her language school,

and you need change.

Paisley, Jonas isn't your soul mate,

he'll be happier with someone simpler. You know I'm right.

I also know you'll be staying at Michael's place,

and who knows, maybe something will happen.

You both like the same food, music, films, books.

You both like to take care of people.

So maybe you can take care of each other for a change.

And yeah, I do mean fucking among other things.

Paisley, fucking is the best thing in the world.

Anyway. I am out of money, so I'm coming home.

See you soon.

What an incredibly manipulative thing to do.

Maddie...

You like it when I squeeze it? -Yeah.

You can play with them.

Why are you so fun?

I don't know.

You really know what you're doing.

Your body just tells me what to do.

OK. -I'm not in charge here.

Don't stop.

Never would I dare.

Can I lick your butt? -Yeah.

Have you done that before? Check this out.

What a cute butt hole you have.

No one has ever said that to me before.

All of your parts deserve to be complimented.

She's rocking around. -It feels good.

It's time for some of this.

Yes, like that.

It feels so good.

Please, don't stop.

Oh my God! -Surprise!

Thank you.

What do you do to me?

How did you...?

I told you, your body is telling me what to do.

I'm only here. That's what's going on.

Do you want some more?

Can I have this? -Oh, please.

If that's what you can do with your mouth...

I want to see what you can do with your cock.

Yes, you are reading my mind.

I don't need to tell you what to do. That feels fantastic.

You have a nice cock.

Maybe I can just do this.

Maybe.

It's so wet.

Lay back. Sit up.

You're so fun.

OK, you'll have to stick it in.

It's so good.

It's so good.

Right there, right there. Oh my God!

I love that.

Do you fuck me?

It's so good, it's so good, it's so good.

Oh my God!

Oh my God! That's so good!

Oh my God.

You've got to remember to breath. -It's so good!

Yeah? -Yes.

Yes, please. -Yes, please. Yes, please.

I don't know how you... You're gonna make me come.

You're gonna make me come.

You're amazing.

Hi. -Hi.

Thank you, Paisley.

Yeah, thank you, Michael.

Yeah. Yeah.

Shut up.

You can read my thoughts now?

No.

This is between Maddie and I.