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Ah.

It's the service.

- You're welcome. - We'd like the penthouse suite.

It's under construction.

That's too bad.

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.

I'll take it.

All right.

I put in 23,000, the carb needs changing.

All right, OK. All right, thanks.

- You got the account? - Of course we do.

- Bye, guys. - Bye.

Hello, Mr. Mermoz.

Hello, Antoine.

Good morning.

From 7am. Breakfasts to be made.

Isabelle.

- Just a moment. - Haven't the Dutch arrived yet?

No, but your son has. They've started lunch.

Excuse me, I'm listening.

Mmh, the good shrimp.

Would you tell me if you had any problems?

I would. On the other hand, you know your father...

- Just tell me. - We're not getting out of this.

Work, Covid, re-Covid...

Bzzzz... Tic!

- Hi, Michel. How are ya? - I'm fine, I'm fine.

A little underwater, but I'm fine.

Here, sit down.

I've got some things to take care of, so I'll be right back.

They're waiting for us in the kitchen.

- How did the bank go? - How do you think it went?

- Come on, tell me. - At our age, they don't lend anymore.

What are we going to do? I got the CDSA report.

All in good time.

Please.

So, uh...

First of all, I'd like to apologize.

I know you all have families,

that you're worried.

I'm going to put the rumors to rest. The hotel is not for sale.

As for salaries,

will be in cash this month.

- Jean-Claude. - Yes?

What's this bullshit?

It's the commission, we need to get back up to code.

But why? Why?

- Gomez! - What, Gomez?

The smoke extraction hood!

- What a jerk! - And we owe him money!

Have you thought about the comforter?

What are you doing?

Our cab's here.

But you've just arrived!

- We didn't have time to meet. - I know you haven't.

I'm very sorry.

Don't worry, we're not mad. We understand.

Well...

Au revoir, Michel. Thanks, Michel.

- You'll come and see us in Madrid. - It's not next door.

Two hours by plane, you're exaggerating.

Yes.

Don't you need money for the house?

No, we're good. The bank lent it to us.

We were lucky, that's nice.

Come on, guys.

Come on. Yeah.

Bye, big guy.

See you around.

In Madrid.

Without kitchen, we're dead.

This is a hotel, before it's a restaurant.

We'll hold out while the work is done.

How are you going to pay for the work?

Are you going to sell your bike?

- What are you looking for? - Gomez's invoices.

- What for? - To call him.

With what we already owe him?

Michel.

Meet the guys from Eurotel.

Don't start again!

Set your terms. Sell with the staff.

What do I do next?

Retire like I did.

You still work.

No, I'm helping you, it's not the same.

And where do I get the retirement age from?

We're the same age.

Jean-Claude?

It's Michel.

Ah, Michel!

Listen, I need some money.

You know, I'm not rolling in dough.

I know, but with the brewery... What about the brewery?

I could sell my shares.

It's not that simple.

I have no choice, Denis.

I can't take it anymore.

But I understand, Michel.

Now you want to sell your shares. Who are you going to sell them to?

I can't buy them.

Denis.

Two months ago, I would have accepted.

But now I have a cash flow problem.

I've invested, we're redoing the upstairs room.

It's costing me a lot.

Yes, you can count on me. Of course I can. But not here.

This is a bad time. Of course.

8, there! They're waiting for the sole, are you asleep?

Brightly colored mushrooms.

Very colorful. Just listen,

now's not the time, here.

When is the time?

I'm not sure. Eggs meurette, who's that for?

I'm really not helped.

I'll call you back. I'll call you back. Okay, buddy?

We'll talk later.

It's Burgundy for the oeufs meurette. Burgundy.

C'est formidable. Formidable.

Who's this guy?

I don't know. I don't know.

Oh, fuck.

That's all I needed.

There's plenty of time. Your train's in an hour.

- They've sold the house. - he nods

30 years it's been empty...

Well, we're not going to all day.

Did you... did you see who it was?

Yes, yes, yes. Ah, yes.

She's still...

Well, she hasn't changed.

- Crazy, huh? - Yeah, she is.

They don't sell, she goes back to France.

Fred can't stand the area.

- She left him. - Did she?

He was on the other side.

I'm afraid it's going to touch up there.

You'd have to lift it, actually.

You never choose your moment.

I'm in the middle of a shooting.

Don't fuck with me, it's 4pm.

I own a brasserie, not a neighborhood diner.

It's continuous service.

It's not called "Aux deux amis" anymore. mostly.

What? Let's go!

Two blanquettes, one special of the day.

Is blanquette Italian? Are you sure?

Italian?

Why are you telling me this?

I'm in front, my ass.

Are you in Paris? Where are you now?

Gino's.

What's going on? Don't worry. I'll explain later.

Are you writing this down? I'll give you the address.

What the hell has he done now?

Denis?

Denis?

Denis?

I'm here now.

Ah.

Ah, Michel!

How long has it been?

6 months.

In my opinion, much longer.

Who cares? We haven't changed.

We're still the same people.

Michel.

My Michel.

It's so good to see you.

Ah!

Ah! Come on in.

Thank you, Johanna.

So, how do I look?

- Changed. - For the better then.

What did we say about shoes?

We're leaning toward Mephisto.

Well, Mephisto it is then.

I've become another man.

In the beginning,

it was hard, I had to find my place my place in a violent environment.

Yeah, well, it's okay.

When do I get my 40,000 back?

40000?

Yes, my shares.

When do I get them back?

When?

Did you make more?

No. More, no. You can't say...

We can't say that. We'd be lying to you.

- Michel sighs - Put it down.

- Thank you, Johanna. - Good.

When did you file for bankruptcy?

Oh! That was a long time ago!

When did you file?

2 years ago.

And the 10,000 I dropped on you last year?

What did you do with them?

I paid the debts. And the divorce lawyer.

Corinne, by leaving, she took everything.

Did I have shares in your marriage? No.

You don't understand. Yours left you everything.

She's dead!

I wasn't so lucky.

What did you say?

Denis?

We're ready and waiting.

Well, that's that. Business calls. Come on, let's go.

OK, with teeth.

Breathe a little, you're not breathing enough.

Hold still. No, take it off.

Take your teeth out.

Stand up straight, your belly's showing.

That's it, that's it. You've got it!

It's great. We're very happy.

- I know the job. - Don't talk.

Shut up, it's great.

Impeccable, no? That's it, Denis.

Give me more.

That's good. Yeah, great.

Don't smile.

A little less.

There, great.

Be a little more dignified.

Proud, then.

- Who's the pretty boy over there? - Who's that? That guy over there?

Wait.

- There's a presence. - Are you kidding me?

Voilà!

That's nice.

Did you see the eyes?

Put yourself...

No, it sucks. Stand up straight.

Not good enough. Give me another smile.

Don't do Fernandel either.

You're a model, then?

- No, I'm an actor. - Oh, yeah?

I play a part.

The shut-in who can't climb the stairs, you have to play him.

And why don't they take a real invalid?

An old man who can't bow, doesn't sound like much of a dream. But me...

Yes, you're the stuff of dreams.

Of course.

Do you have a magnet, Denis?

I'm fine. I'll be there in a minute.

Thanks, Johanna.

- Hello, Johanna. - Good evening, Johanna.

Manon Veber, Face agency.

Are you posing?

Shall I pose?

As a model.

Oh, no.

No, I'm going with the stuntman.

That's a shame. You should give it a try.

Manon, your cab's here.

I'll be right there.

The "sexygénaires" are very trendy.

You're in.

Am I? Well...

All the better.

Give me a call.

- How are things? I'm not bothering you too much? - Do you?

When your back is turned, do you hit my bowl?

What are you talking about?

Hey, where are you staying?

- At your place, I was hoping. - Can I give you a lift?

No, I'm fine.

We're right next door.

Denis.

Come and have a look.

Is this your buddy?

This guy? No, I don't know him. He's been all over me.

All right, then. A guy I had booked tomorrow just blew me off.

I'm available tomorrow. I'll replace him.

It's not for you.

It's not for me? What's in it?

Is it the hair plugs?

No, it's medicine.

It's my specialty.

I'll play you any disease.

- What's the brief? - But Denis...

What's the brief?

Parkinson's? Breast cancer?

It exists in men.

They're looking for a more...

More what?

More terminal?

More athletic.

Oh yeah, there...

Of course. For tomorrow, I'm beat.

- Complicated. - Fair enough.

- Besides, the hall's closing. - Yeah, it is.

Can you convince me?

- How much does it pay? - 8000.

Ah, well.

I can't promise anything, it's not like him. He's never done that.

And he's got a train tomorrow.

I thought you didn't know him.

Instinct.

The restaurant was a pain in the ass.

I was on the verge of burn-out.

I swear, I'm much calmer now.

Why didn't you tell me?

I wasn't going to bother you with my problems.

With mine, you could have.

It was the Covid that killed us!

Denis, three years ago, there was no Covid.

- Officially. - That's right, there wasn't.

Take me for a fool.

That's business, there's always a risk.

And with you, it's double the risk.

Like selling ice cream on the beach in winter.

October isn't winter.

Still, it rained a lot.

Michel. We were 15 years old!

Two subways, one bus, it's next door.

Tomorrow, if you want, I'll put you on a big, well-paid shoot.

But I'm going to eat out of your bowl.

I'll have to pay you back.

How much did you pay?

- 5000. - Oh, still?

Yeah, buddy. That's friendship for you.

Here, come on in.

- Make yourself at home. - Oh yeah...

At home, it'd be tidy.

- Tell me about it, teenager. - Laura! Laura!

You're getting prettier every day.

And you're as sweet as ever.

What are you becoming?

Last year, intern at Bichat.

What I love about slims, is taking them off.

You could do a machine once in a while.

I don't know how to make it work.

Like the others. A teenager, I tell you.

Is this your place?

By the time I turn around.

Here, while you turn around,

I'll be off.

Aren't you having dinner with us?

No, I'm on duty. Tomorrow, with pleasure.

How do we do this?

Can you explain the machine?

She's got a lot of guards.

I think she has a boyfriend.

By the way, Dad.

When you finish my night cream, you buy me some more.

Model? Denis?

- Michel Well, more like an actor.

Well, it's...

He's selling the dream. He must be selling it cheap.

Yes.

5,000 bucks isn't enough is going to get us out of here.

We've got Gomez's estimate for the hood. It's going to cost a lot of money.

In the meantime, I can't reopen the kitchens.

How much is the estimate?

Wow.

Can't we make more for the photos?

No. 5,000 is 5,000. You can't renegotiate, it's a square deal.

No, I meant make more.

What do you mean by that?

Commercials, like you.

But wait a minute. It's a profession, buddy. You can't improvise.

And tell me,

what's a "sexygenerian"?

Here!

Oh, the beauty, the class of the guy!

65 years old, this guy.

These guys used to they were shopkeepers,

retired, unemployed...

- Now, they're armored. - Are they?

He's been through the scalpel, but did you see the body?

Muscular. No, but look at those pecs.

Old and sexy. That's the future,

my man.

Maybe it's not yours.

Here, I'll help you.

Ah! I'm waiting for an answer for an important casting.

Ah yes?

Ah, no.

She's my girlfriend.

She wants me to join her.

Tonight.

Do you have someone?

Yeah, I do. Well, I mean... not really.

Commitment... I'm done with all that.

And then, hey!

Who's to say that tomorrow I won't be in New York for a shoot?

Who says?

Yes, who says!

- You'll like it here. - Yeah, I am.

Great.

Did you know that Fred and Sylvie were separated?

No?

Well, I'll be damned! Poor Sylvie!

Well, she wasn't fresh anymore.

- She's the one who got away. - Didn't she?

- Yes, she did. - Poor Fredo!

But I'm not surprised.

Chicks don't doubt anything anymore.

At 60, they lie about their age and disguise themselves as youngsters.

- Myths. - Mythos.

I'm going to the bathroom, I'll do my treatments.

Good night, man.

That's your treatment?

Yep.

Move over.

Don't you have a room?

Well, no.

- This is my neck pillow. - Michel blows

- Is it? - Yes, that's it.

- Move over. - Michel blows

- You turn off the light? - Yeah, I am.

Ah, my friend.

Voilà.

Yeah.

This isn't at a funeral.

It's not the product.

OK.

Manuella, great. But uh...

- What's his name? - Michel.

Michel, smile.

Stop, that's not right.

We're going to work on the smile.

It's your first time.

Glad to be your 1st time.

So smile. There's an unstoppable technique,

the finger technique.

Let's try it with two fingers. And that's it.

Follow my lead.

Take two fingers.

Spread them.

Very good. Drop your fingers, keep smiling.

- Too much. - Hold it.

- Let's try it with two fingers. - Let's try it with two fingers.

OKAY.

Now, one finger.

Drop the smile.

Take back one finger.

Do the same. Just one finger. Release.

- Better. - Great.

Very good.

Ah well, it's beautiful.

Very handsome.

Gorgeous.

Denis is right. One finger's enough.

There, that's great.

What a pro! Michel, it's magnificent!

What a great first time!

You've been doing this all your life.

Here you are. I didn't have your address.

This is my place, his address.

We said cash.

8,000 in cash is unheard of.

Tomorrow, I'll try you on luxury.

- Brilliant! - No, not you, Denis.

They're fed up, they're looking for something new.

They don't know me.

When you stay active,

sportsman,

with friends or family,

we don't want any unnecessary stress.

Free all day,

I'm serene in Tranquility.

Tranquility, my absorbent protection in total discretion.

Do you understand now?

No, Manon, I'm sorry. You're talking about luxury.

It's all there is.

There's Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Weston...

Even the cap is Lacoste.

But Denis...

You told me 5,000.

3,000 is my com', it's normal.

3,000 com'?

10 %.

Big percentages then.

I'm just not good at math.

I'm beginning to know that.

But you owe me a little, don't you?

Are you wearing it?

Tranquility? It's not too distracting with your skinny jeans?

You're making me drunk. I'm taking the stairs.

It'll give my cardio a workout.

Thanks, huh.

For tomorrow. Casting.

Do you think it'll work?

It would really help me out here.

Well... Yes, why not. I mean...

You've got the profile, You've come out of nowhere.

Besides, I think you're very handsome.

- I think you've arrived. - I think you've arrived.

Er... Michel.

- Yes? - Wear a suit tomorrow.

Ah.

Ah.

Yes, Jean-Claude.

Good. How's it going? We're still in arrears with URSSAF.

And the suppliers are all over me.

Don't worry, I'll be home soon.

How are you getting on with the catering?

Uh, yeah, yeah. We vary.

Moroccan, Chinese... Tonight, it's Mexican.

There's a Mexican in Bandol? Yes, not far.

I gotta go. I can't talk to you.

Still not getting through.

Take mine.

- It's fine. It's fine. - Thanks for your time.

Next week, it's Japanese.

So... Mermoz Michel.

Yes.

- How'd it go? - She was right about the suit.

I told you, you should've bought one.

I can't afford one.

We were so close from wiping the slate clean.

What do you mean "we"?

Don't play with words.

Luxury pays better.

Next time, I won't I won't wear your jacket.

These castings are like eclipses.

It happens once every 10 years.

Yeah, Manon. So, did it work?

Well, no, he screwed up.

It's a profession, you can't improvise.

Well, too bad. I've got another casting for him, for suitcases.

Yes, but otherwise, I'm on it.

If you want. Just coach me, Michel.

Great. Great, great. Well, I agree.

Should I call Michel? No, I'll take care of it.

It's still good for you.

Two eclipses in one week... You've got a cuckold's chance.

It's an expression.

You're no good with expressions.

You're not good with numbers, words... What exactly are you good at?

- Friendship. - I see.

And sass. You're good at nerve.

And a pain in the ass, too.

Nice.

I'm a pain in the ass.

This time, I'm a coach. You'll have to listen to me.

- Thank you very much for your time. - Bye, guys.

Thank you. Bye.

There you go. Now you're classy. You're luxury.

- Where are you going? - Did you see the way they looked at me?

Let's buy them a drink.

No, there's no time.

- Isn't that you? - Yes, it's me.

It's not for shut-ins.

It's for the athletic "sexygenarian". Huge.

- Awesome. - Formidable.

"Sexygénaire"... Have they made you look any younger?

No, it's the outfit. The lycra.

Sure, tights suit you. Ah, it's a blast.

Your name?

Michel Mermoz.

Come forward.

A little further.

Smile.

A little less.

OK, lift the suitcase.

Thank you, sir.

- What's your name? - Denis Balu, actor.

OK, thank you.

Next in line!

I didn't even lift the suitcase.

Looks good on you.

How what suits me?

The haircut. The plucked eyebrow.

- It really suits you. - Ah, that's nice.

Can I ask you a stupid question?

Sure.

How old do you think I am?

Are you starting too? Just like Dad,

he's obsessed. You're as old as you are!

We have sagging breasts, you have bags under your eyes.

You don't have breasts, how could they fall?

- Michel. - Mmh.

- Michel? - Yeah?

Turn on the light, I've done something stupid.

What's the matter, Michel?

I put the day cream on.

What's wrong?

So, it's 11 p.m.

Oh, but don't worry.

With the diaper you're wearing, by the time it penetrates, it'll be light out.

Ah, fuck. Yeah?

Two days I've been calling you.

I was gonna call you back. What's this about?

The Eurotel guys have a new offer.

I don't want to hear about it. What are you waiting for?

To lose everything?

Is that what you want? I'll find a solution.

What solution?

I can't talk, I'm working.

You're not working! I'm working! What do you do?

- Michel, let's set up. - Just watch me.

What's the brief?

The guy goes on vacation...

- Sea, ski? - Sea. He's on a carpet...

- Mediterranean? - Pacific.

- Bora Bora? - Yeah, that's it. It's on a carpet...

I'm familiar with Bora Bora.

I saw a Thalassa on Bora Bora.

He's on a treadmill. In his head, he's in kiff.

Can you see it?

You get the character.

Well... I'm on a treadmill.

You're not on a treadmill, you're at the seaside!

Do you like the sea, Michel?

Show it in your eyes!

You smell the air, turn the suitcase towards me.

Very good, very good. Okay, the suitcase. There you go. Hold the suitcase.

Get out of the way!

Look at me, look at me.

Michel?

Michel? Michel?

It's good to get away, but you've gone too far, come back. Oh!

- Are you OK? - I'm fine.

I'M GOOD.

Very nice.

Can I buy you a coffee, mademoiselle?

So you're going on another trip?

No, I'm going to New York to sign the divorce papers.

Oh, yeah, I heard. Sorry about that.

Well, I'm not.

Have you rebuilt your life?

No, I haven't.

You know, with the hotel, I don't have time for anything anymore.

Are you modeling?

More like a hanger.

But it's only temporary.

You know, it's not really my thing.

But why not?

The suit suits you.

Ah, you didn't always say that.

You used to steal my dad's, it was...

- Do you have grandchildren? - Yes, I have grandchildren.

A granddaughter, Bianca. She's 5 years old.

I don't see her much, they live in Spain.

You'll retire one day.

You'll be able to see them more often.

It's not that simple.

This is fuckenville.

- Not Bora Bora. - Denis?

Sylvie, my God.

Michel told me, but...

Told you what?

Well, that... well...

No, actually, you still look great.

I never said "still". Of course you're beautiful.

Just a minute.

- Ah, Manon. - Michel.

Are you free this evening?

I have another project I'd like to talk to you about.

Oh, yes, of course.

Go ahead.

Yes, Cristal.

No, not Ruinart.

Yes, Cristal. Here you are. Thank you very much.

Ben, uh... Manon, my agent.

And Sylvie, a friend.

Madame.

Au revoir, mademoiselle.

I'll be off in an hour, don't you want to have lunch?

No, no, I'll be on the plane.

But next time, with pleasure.

- Ah yes. - With pleasure.

Well, I'm surprised she's getting a divorce.

Don't worry about dinner, darling. Michel knows how.

Me too, kisses, kisses.

Denis, I can't stay at your place anymore.

Who cares? It's not my place.

Exactly.

Poor Laura, we're all over each other.

With the campaign you did, we'll be able to afford a big sofa.

No, because...

Production got me a small hotel.

It's better, though.

A small hotel? I've never had one of those.

- Bonjour. - Bonjour.

You must have a reservation at Mermoz.

I'll have a look.

- Thank you for your time. - Mermoz.

I'm sorry,

I don't have anything by that name.

- You don't? - No, I don't.

- Then maybe, Agence Face. - Yes, of course.

We'll be waiting for you at the bar.

Good evening.

I wouldn't have taken this model.

It was given to me, I didn't dare say "no".

You don't know how to say "no"?

No.

Do you want to come?

Michel?

Michel, it's Denis. Please open the door.

- he knocks again - Michel sighs.

- What? - Were you asleep? They're a pain in the ass.

- They wouldn't give me your key. - I'm not alone.

You're not? How old are you?

Stop it.

It's huge.

You've got it all figured out, you have to have sex to succeed.

You're a fast learner, it's unbelievable.

I'll just have to hang on.

All right, come on.

- HE KNOCKS - What now?

Come and have a look.

I need to ask you a question, I'm going to be obsessed.

Go ahead.

I know the answer's no, but I have to ask you.

- On the count of three, isn't it possible? - No, it isn't.

- Not his style? - Not mine.

I just...

Come on.

What are you laughing at?

I've lost the habit.

To what?

Being a customer.

I beg your pardon?

Oh no, to be a guest at the hotel!

- Ah. - Yes, because I run a hotel.

I haven't taken a vacation in a long time.

- You haven't? - The last one was with my wife.

Really? You're married?

Was.

I'm a widower.

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, it's been a long time.

I got AIDS in 1989.

1989? Oh, that was a long time ago.

Manon.

I'm so sorry.

Sorry, I had to answer this e-mail.

This is the project I wanted to talk to you about.

- It's a great plan for you. - Is it?

An agency liked your profile.

They want you to meet their client.

If you've spotted a country house, you can call your notary.

How about a cup?

I think that'll do it. They've been looking for months

a young senior for this perfume. It's not Saint-Laurent,

it's even a little cheap...

But there will be a big campaign: press, web, posters...

- You meet them tomorrow. - "A young senior"?

Well, yes.

With retouching, you gain 10 years.

Don't make that face.

You know, it's like us with make-up.

What are you doing?

It's been 20 years since I've slept with anyone else. I just can't do it.

I'm so sorry.

Denis?

Why are you here?

Ah, this is it? Are you here?

- Can I take a shower? - Aren't you feeling well?

Since Laura wasn't there, I rented her apartment on Airbnb.

I was going to sleep with you.

- Monsieur. - Here you go.

Sign it.

But how many did you take?

To stay here, you have to use up. They're idiots.

Are you nuts?

- It's the price of a room! - I put it all on yours.

Oh, for fuck's sake...

What do you care? It's not your money!

Michel!

Your suitcase is cute, but I would have swiped it

a bigger one!

You know what? It's not going to be complicated.

Take the suitcase and do us a favor, forget about me.

Yes. Hello. It's the proprietary.

Yes. Thank you.

Everything good?

I know, it's not eleven, but...

Listen, I want to take a shower.

if it's possible.

No, now.

Very quick. Very quick.

I am the owner. If I want to take a shower, I take a shower.

I hate seeing you like this.

- This isn't your hotel. - It sure is.

Yes, but he's my friend.

It's better in a can, less bones...

What do you say?

Uh... I'm saying it tastes much better fresh!

So...

What kind of cheese do you want?

We've got Livarot, Brie,

Roquefort...

Is there any Babybel left?

Some...

Amour! More Babybel?

Love?

Love?

Jean-Claude, it's Michel.

I called you 3 times, you must be working on the boat.

I just wanted to say, I'm sorry about last time.

I know what you're doing for the hotel. Thank God you're here,

I don't know what I'd do.

And if not, I'm on to something big,

and if it works, that's the end of it.

Love you. Call me back?

Thanks for your time.

Yeah, buddy.

Ms. Lemaire, general manager of the campaign. Michel.

Good evening, Michel.

Well, shall we go?

Yes?

It's a given. They think you're dark and sexy.

Perfect for the brand's image.

How are things?

I'm fine.

Do you want to go to a hotel?

It'll take your mind off things.

You can stop me there, please?

I'll tell you what,

you're a great girl.

You're beautiful.

You're brilliant.

But you don't belong with a guy like me.

Oh, yeah, right. You're the one who knows...

I'm 65.

Can't you see the picture?

Bummer.

I liked you.

Yes, Denis. Michel.

It's terrible. C'est terrible. Sobs

Yeah, I know. She called me.

This can't be happening. I don't believe it.

Where are you now?

Michel.

Bring him back. He's been crying for 3 hours.

I can't take it anymore, the shame.

What can I do for you? I don't blame you.

At our age, it shakes things up.

And then, of course... We project ourselves.

You're not going to start either?

Come on, man.

Oh, yeah, buddy.

C'est la vie.

- Things happen. - No, it doesn't.

Not when you're careful.

When you pay attention to what?

The pill.

You don't give a shit about me.

That's enough, now. It's my life, not yours.

Are you pregnant?

Yes, she's pregnant.

It's beautiful.

Congratulate her while you're at it.

That's what's usually done.

Grandpa, that's wonderful...

No, Michel.

I'm not ready.

Grandpa, I can't.

Denis.

Yes.

Sit down, I need to tell you something.

No, that's okay.

I'm fine standing.

I've been told that I was going to be an old man.

I can take anything.

All right, then.

Well...

Our friend Jean-Claude...

"P is for first in my heart, even if you're the first to go.

A is for all the love in the world, because we'll miss you.

F is for fish, because we caught a lot of them.

I is for infinity, because you're gone for eternity."

Farewell, Grandpa.

Papi, fuck.

He's not about to call me "papi", that prick.

"Papi" is like "senior", it's not meant to scare.

The real word is "vioque".

Damn, it's rocking in there.

Cut the bullshit.

It's really rocking in there.

Plus, I'm puking. I'm fucking sick.

Denis, seasickness is at sea.

What are you going to do about the hotel?

As always, I'll manage.

I've always managed, haven't I?

Yeah, you did.

You never could replace Mom.

Don't make me believe that you'll succeed with Jean-Claude.

Go ahead, I'll catch up.

I'm glad you came.

Of course.

He was a good man, Jean-Claude.

Yeah, he was.

When are you leaving?

I should be asking you that, shouldn't I?

I don't know yet.

I'll stay.

You're not?

Is New York over?

And your company?

I was tired of wasting my life earning it.

I leave it to the kids.

But that was your dream back then.

I still have a lot of dreams.

Isabelle, what are these bills?

Even in the worst hotels, we change the sheets.

Keep an eye on TripAdvisor, you'll see.

We must have caught some morbid worms.

What's this all about?

There's a problem with the laundry.

Is there?

What do you mean?

in turns?

Mr. Jean-Claude told us.

The laundry doesn't come anymore, I washed 5 at home, Martine too.

But that's not enough.

Thank you, Élodie.

I'll fucking pay!

Too late! Too late! I've had it!

It was Jean-Claude, he's gone.

- Well, he did the right thing. - Did what?

He did the right thing!

Cut the crap.

You okay?

- PHONE RINGS - Ah shit, fuck...

Hello? Yes, this is Sylvie.

Are you still up for lunch?

Lunch? Of course I'd love to.

Would you be available for lunch this afternoon?

Uh...

Right now? Yes.

I'll meet you at your hotel.

OKAY.

OK.

- Is it true what they say? - Is what true?

That you're going to sell your hotel?

- Ouch! - Sorry I hurt you.

Oh, it's all right.

No, it's okay.

Do you know what you want to do next?

No, I don't.

Boxing?

It's not too late.

Yeah, well... It's ridiculous, I know.

No, no, it's... it's refreshing.

And sexy.

Excuse us, the restaurant is closed.

The kitchens are being renovated.

Well... lunch is grated.

No, I'll call a caterer.

No, that's not it. You're pissing blood. You need stitches.

Ah, shit!

Oh, the jerk.

Thanks, you're a big help.

- Don't move, I'll take that off. - Stop right there!

We're not going to sit on a 100-bar campaign!

Stop it with the pruning shears. Call Laura instead.

- Who's Laura? - Laura.

- Never heard of her. - Don't do that.

I'd rather die!

Say. She's on duty now, isn't she?

It's his turn to call me.

You know how he is. He doesn't dare.

Yes, I know him. He's always been a kid,

it's unbearable.

- He doesn't deserve to see his grandson. - Come on, now.

He wasn't even a father...

- Ouch. - Sorry about that.

That's gonna scar.

Is it a boy?

Yes.

Does he know?

No.

Well, I'll leave you to your family.

Thank you for your time.

You're putting us in the shit!

Do you know how much it costs, for a shoot like today?

What do I tell them?

- I'll make it up to them. - No, you won't!

You stay right here.

No, there,

it's impossible. They're back for 3 months of casting.

They take photos for insurance purposes.

Manon.

Uh...

Are you mad at me?

You're the one who was right.

You're not really cut out for this.

But there's nothing to regret.

What's up?

So we stop everything.

What are you talking about?

- What do you mean? - It's over, finished...

We all go home.

You give up?

We were this close!

Don't you understand that I don't give give a shit about this bullshit?

This shit is my life. This is all I've got left.

Oh, hey! Wake up! Wake up! Have you looked at yourself, Denis?

You'll never be a senior model.

Oh, yeah?

Is your face worth more than mine?

At least I know who I am.

That won't bring your wife back.

Michel.

Michel!

That's it, beat it.

If you think I need you... for my career...

Besides, there are plenty of projects out there! That's not what's missing!

Tomorrow, I've got I have a big, big, big appointment.

You didn't contribute.

to any pension funds?

I don't know.

I'm a restaurateur, not an accountant.

What's the name of your restaurant?

"Aux deux amis".

"Aux deux amis".

Ah, here we are.

5 months of contributions, to make up the quarters,

it's going to be complicated. But...

We'll do a simulation.

Yes.

97 euros per month.

I'm so sorry.

Not as sorry as I am.

97 bucks a month, do you think that's decent?

You can ask the SPA.

Animals?

Solidarity allowance for the elderly.

Oh yeah? And why not a "disabled" card too?

There's the parking lot where you're parked and here, the second parking lot.

- Is it still connected to the smoke extraction system? - In progress.

There's 60 seats if you don't want to be tight,

with the breakfast buffet over there.

Cards and keys?

The keys are in the unfinished wing.

- This one's been redone? - Yes, they have.

Yes, there's...

About 10 years ago.

This is the suite with the double terrace.

L'exposition?

- North. - So on the courtyard.

Voilà.

I'll take it.

- When is he free? - Now.

- Yes? - Right away.

What about your tax returns?

I don't pay taxes in France, we get bludgeoned...

It's a pied-à-terre here, two-three days a month.

I won't bother the neighbors.

What are you doing?

International consulting.

Right. At Young, Young and Young.

Three brothers, big Canadian firm. Hence the dollar salaries.

I'll let you convert.

I'll give them a call. It's easier, isn't it?

It's...

Can I give you a lift home?

Just a moment.

It's not the same number.

The audit came out in the meantime.

Your establishment is heavily in debt, Mr. Mermoz.

The investments for renovation are substantial.

Let's be very clear. This offer take it or leave it.

What about the staff?

No guarantee.

Michel? Hang on.

I'm so sorry.

What's he doing to us?

He's in the west.

Or he's bluffing.

Yes, Manon. Am I bothering you?

He's bluffing, he's bluffing.

He's pretending to have a call.

The customer has seen the insurance photos,

your scar...

They love it. Yeah?

The bad boy thing, Fight Club, that's the little thing they were missing.

He makes like he's going to think.

I always do that with my wife.

OK.

See, it's already over.

Smile. Smile.

Gentlemen.

Let me be clear.

Under these conditions,

the hotel is no longer for sale.

This way.

Let me introduce you your playing partner, Gotardo. Here you go, folks.

- Oh, yeah. - Isn't he handsome?

He gets erections regularly,

you don't take it personally.

- Here, come on... What's his name? - Michel.

Michel, come on.

- Aren't you hot? - Yes, I'm hot.

- Yes, I am. Are you? - Yes, I am.

Yes, we're both hot. We're in the same body.

We're very hot, but we're not going to complain.

Okay? Okay.

The brief.

You're in the desert,

but a desert

a little Harcourt, a little...

whispered.

Borderline...

amber.

A sepia desert.

Get it?

Well, yeah.

I'm in the desert.

But you're a Tuareg. And Tuaregs don't sweat.

OKAY.

No, you don't get it. If you drink, you sweat.

Okay, buddy? Go on, get out of here.

Well, yeah.

Okay, great.

Michel, let's go! We're off!

Beautiful!

The unreal of the sublime.

I don't want to see a drop of sweat!

Change of outfit!

That's rejuvenating.

What's new?

Beautiful!

Wow!

Isn't that better?

That's great. Let's do one more. Again?

You've got what it takes, don't you?

Yes, yes, that's good.

That's good.

If I want to do one last one, why shouldn't I?

It's not a 17-year-old model, it's 50 degrees.

Manon,

I'm under the heat too,

what's the matter? Are you protecting the horse or your foal?

Michel, shall we have a last one?

For me, for us.

Michel?

Come on, let's go!

Right profile.

Left profile. No, the other left! Twirl!

Mouse!

Michel, is everything all right?

Michel?

Michel? Michel?

Oh my, Michel!

You're kidding me, buddy.

Jean-Claude?

Yeah, that's me.

What the hell are you doing here?

You're the one to ask.

Hanging in the desert.

Honestly, don't you have any other dreams?

Life is short, Michel.

Take it from me.

Michel?

Michel?

Michel?

I think we lost him.

But where is he going?

- It's the other way, the dressing rooms. - Oh, man.

Sylvie?

You're too old to be climbing, Michel.

And my room isn't up there anymore.

Aren't you halfway around the world?

I came back to sell the hotel.

I guess you were right.

Losing your life to earn it...

Especially when you don't need it anymore, it's stupid.

No regrets?

No regrets.

And they've taken over the staff.

And that's just it...

The cook is good, I know him well.

So I was thinking maybe we could...

Am I interrupting something?

Not at all, no.

Camille, my son.

Ah.

Michel, a childhood friend.

- Hello, Michel. - Hello, goodbye. I've got a plane to catch.

Got 2 minutes?

The cab's here.

You know, they're picky on the time.

Love you.

- Au revoir. - Au revoir. Au revoir.

Ah, he's...

bilingual.

- Would you like to buy me lunch? - I'd love to.

Don't you want to come in?

SURE.

She's pretty, that scar, after all.

So it seems.

My man.

How handsome you are.

Here you go, buddy.

This vacation is going to be good for me.

Yeah, it will.

You'll see. You'll feel good in the house.

I will.

How long are you going to Spain for?

3 weeks.

Oh yeah? Is that all? Why don't you go away for longer?

I mean, retirement... Enjoy retirement.

Didn't you put Sylvie's house on Airbnb?

You're insane. I would never do that.

Yes, you would.

- So more is not possible? - No!

- Thank you, Isabelle. - With pleasure, Mr. Mermoz.

- 30 years ago, we were the ice cream. - 50.

40.

As you wish, Denis.

- Let's see it. - There you go. How does it work?

Just a moment.

Now I know how.

Look at this guy's class.

That's the future, buddy.

More importantly, this is your future.

I've signed him up with two agencies.

Don't tell Laura, we're on to something big.

Denis.

Wait, did you see the beauty of the brothel?

Well, we won't be long. Sylvie's waiting for us for the aperitif.

Hang on a sec. Plus, they're good. They must make balls of gold.

Imagine if we had a business like that. you didn't want to work anymore.

I'm not talking about working, I'm talking about investing.

Ah yes, investing. In other words, right now...

I'm in a slump, between two contracts.

And with my retirement...

But it's partly thanks to you.., that I retired.

So it's only fair that you should enjoy it.

- What are you saying? You mean... - Well...

That I've invested for both of us.

Take a look.

And selling ice cream on the beach, that's your idea.

Yeah.

Oh, man. This can't be happening.

This can't be happening!