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Outside, the buck chases the doe

Outside, everybody out.

I torch my den, I cancel the separate bedroom,

I go out to join the flow,

Perch on the branch,

at the risk of finding myself...

hemmed in.

We'll have to stay close

like a virgin forest,

Have to entwine

our endless vines...

Outside, the flowers await the storm,

Outside, still waters run scared.

I set my hooks and float and line...

A bite, and everything fizzes

From the carp to the dace

At the risk of finding myself...

facing you.

We'll have to stay close like a virgin forest,

Have to entwine our endless vines.

Under glass,

my life in close-up shows up

flawed...

Have to stay close.

Felix?

Got my toaster? Marina's bitching for it.

Sorry! Haven't had time.

Clear the track!

Here we go...

One, please.

Got my razor?

What am I, a repair shop?

Max's toaster, your razor...

I scratch her skin.

The scruffy look is bad for business. Hungry?

I ate at Tino's. And you know Tino!

You ate his beef sauerkraut?

Has anyone escaped it?

May I?

You took some bumps back there!

I was watching you. I run the cars.

I know.

Felix.

Any chance of ajob?

Yes, actually.

Thanks.

I've seen worse shots.

You have to imagine they're something else.

Like what?

My name's Lola.

Like it?

What?

My name, Lola.

I like it a lot.

Why wouldn't I?

You never know with names.

What's the time? I have to go.

- I'll walk you. - It's not far.

Then I'll bother you less... Lola.

For a kid, growing up among Ghost Trains and Fat Ladies

isn't all that fun.

The opposite, in fact...

What's wrong?

What is it?

Is somebody after you?

Maybe.

Yes. That car frightened you.

No, it's...

Headlights scare me sometimes.

Are you OK?

Yes. Let's go.

Not every time!

You smiled, at least.

Here. This is where I'm staying.

- Nice place? - No.

See you tomorrow, then.

Right. See you tomorrow.

Stop the car!

Hey, young lady!

Can't you sleep?

Don't be shy!

Come for a ride!

Get going.

Would you have a handkerchief?

30 years without a cold.

Will you be OK?

Why did you follow me?

Isn't that your hotel?

Yes, but not for long.

Where are you going now?

My mother's ill.

Is it far?

That way.

I'll go alone.

You need company. The streets aren't safe.

I know.

See you tomorrow.

Tomorrow, Lola.

- Two? - Please.

Karim!

God, I'm dripping!

Chilling spines is hot work.

Who's she?

I'm not too sure.

Lola.

Death's the best burglar.

You can lock every door, it has all the keys.

Why worry? Has to happen somehow.

'Scuse me. A customer!

Ten shots, please.

Two?

You're doing well.

It's not hard.

Still, you're doing well.

You have these little smile lines.

Everybody does.

They don't suit everybody. Like flowered dresses.

Fine on some, frumpy on others.

Why do you trust me?

Why shouldn't I?

We don't know each other. Do we?

Not trusting people gets you nowhere.

You've never been let down?

Can't you call me tu?

Shoot again?

No thanks. What have I won?

Anything on that shelf.

That harmonica.

When do I get off?

Leaving me already?

No, just wondering.

Whenever you like.

Take it easy at first, or your head will burst.

Have a drink with us later.

Not tonight. I'm seeing my mother. Another day.

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow, then.

One of my aunts,

a great-aunt,

insisted that I call her tu. I couldn't do it.

I had to avoid saying "you" or "your" to her.

Instead of saying "Your coat is new," I had to say:

"That coat looks new."

It was exhausting!

When she died, I was relieved.

She awed me.

You don't awe me.

I don't?

I'm glad.

See you tomorrow.

Hi Felix!

You did it!

I keep my promises.

Only took you 3 months!

Gold fingers!

Call him Goldfingers!

Who taught you?

Nobody. Try, you could do it.

It's a talent, not a skill.

Remember the Tunisian? He'd never seen a cogwheel before,

but he could grab a hammer and fix my ride, pronto.

Couldn't explain it himself!

'Scuse us for talking 'bout folks you don't know.

We chew the fat and shoot the shit,

but that's showmen for you!

One gets a cold, we all sneeze.

One falls in love,

all our hearts go pit-a-pat.

How about you, Lola?

Who are your people?

People often say I look sad. It's true, but I can't help it.

I don't even know if it's sadness.

I just look sad.

Right now, I feel good with you.

I'm happy to be here, listening to you.

You might think I'm bored, but I'm not.

Far from it.

There. I wanted to apologize.

I think sadness is very pretty.

Yours, at any rate.

I was wondering if...

If what?

Nothing.

One thing's for sure, Lola. We all like you already.

Look at this.

Nice! You draw well.

She's taken to you. That's unusual.

That's me. I drew myself.

Something wrong?

Excuse me.

Margot! What did you do?

It wasn't her.

I'm not asking questions. I know I mustn't, so I won't.

About anything. Especially boats.

- Thanks. - For what?

Not asking.

Sorry, I forgot! A man left this for you this afternoon.

What man?

I don't know. A man.

Sorry... gotta go.

I'm leaving.

Why? Where to?

I don't know yet.

Keep your secrets but let me help you.

If you're running from something...

I'm not.

From somebody?

Did she take all her clothes?

She's paid up for the month,

that's all I know. As for what's in her closet...

You don't have to search it. Did she leave anything?

- You should know. - I'm only her boss!

I need to know. Do I hire a replacement

or will she come back?

Take this, give me the key, I'll see if she left anything.

Let's not make it a federal case.

Damn it!

Get out. I don't want any trouble.

She took all her stuff?

She didn't have much. A suitcase and bag, the hotel guy said.

That means she's gone for good.

Possibly.

Eat, at least.

Not hungry.

What goes around, goes around.

Too bad. She was nice. Too bad for you.

Meaning?

You were hot on her, right?

I thought you were shagging.

We weren't.

Marina won't believe her ears. She thought so too.

She's usually right. She's good at psychology.

She was wrong. Probably just as well.

- That you weren't shagging? - That she left.

It's weird. I knew nothing about her.

Maybe that's what hooked you. The mystery.

Who knows?

Outside, the buck chases the doe,

Outside, everybody out.

I torch my den, I cancel the separate bedroom,

I go out to join the flow,

Perch on the branch,

at the risk of finding myself...

hemmed in.

We'll have to stay close like a virgin forest,

Have to entwine

our endless vines...

Nobody goes out on weekdays anymore.

In my day, all days were good.

Your days are over. Sad but true.

Jesus!

Fifty years old.

Think about it.

Acting the gorilla at age 50.

Look at me.

What have I done for society?

Invent a vaccine, me?

All I can do is scare people.

Too bad about Lola. I liked her.

So did I.

'Specially her smile. She didn't smile much,

but I liked her smile.

No idea why she left?

Did you make her smile?

What do you know about women?

Nothing, I admit.

But you sometimes act a bit like a bear.

- Maybe it put her off. - Like what?

Like a bear. A bit.

See you, then.

Fortune Teller

Who is it?

A medium ought to know that, surely.

Don't be silly. How could I?

So what's wrong?

What do you want to know?

I'm not exactly sure.

That's a big help.

So? Good or bad?

Sorry, I see nothing.

Go on.

You're in love?

Doesn't take a medium to see that.

You wonder if she'll be back?

That's no secret, either.

So?

Nothing.

Not good or bad...

just complicated.

I don't like you coming here.

You're like your dad.

Whenever he was in ajam, he turned to me.

But I can't fix jams.

Please.

Can I buy a few rides?

I'd like a few more rides.

May I take a few more rides?

Sorry, we're closed. Come back tomorrow.

Please.

Just a few, tonight.

Just for you.

When you apologized for being sad, I felt weird.

I thought, I'm falling in love with her because she's sad.

Not only because of that, but still...

You can't love a person you don't know.

You can.

I can.

- What was it? - It's OK.

Lola's back.

I knew it!

Good night.

It's true? You want to keep me?

Not really.

But if you take root, what can I do?

They're shagging now, right?

Definitely.

Marina wasn't that far wrong.

I'm glad for Felix.

Me too.

- And for Lola. - Me too.

'Morning.

How do you feel?

Good, and you?

I've felt worse.

Bumper car owners have pretty big trailers.

Very big. Too big for a single man.

They're built for two...

or more, if they click.

You know nothing about me.

I could be dangerous.

A spy?

For instance.

Writing a CIA report on dodgems.

No, you've been in jail for murdering 5 people. I'm the 6th.

Yes. Why not?

Listen, Lola.

I don't know you, it's true.

But I don't care. See those two closets?

That one's full, that one's empty.

I'll pick up your bags this morning.

No need.

Why not?

They're outside.

Hi Felix. How's it going?

OK... OK.

- See, it's easy! - Oh sure!

When there's nobody else around!

The wheel at the front rotates in one direction.

Depending on how you steer, you go forward, right or left.

A full turn sends you backwards.

Go ahead.

We're closed till this afternoon.

I know. I'm just looking.

- Tell him to go away. - Why?

- I don't like him. - He's not hurting anyone.

Not yet. Tell him to go.

I'll be back.

See? He's gone.

Who is he?

Nobody.

Been up before?

Years ago, with a girl friend.

With a guy who loves you?

Never.

Makes all the difference!

I remember it's scary.

That part hasn't changed.

I'm here now.

One last kiss?

I'd have liked a final kiss before the plunge.

They sometimes fly off.

OK?

See? You'll always be safe with me.

Feeling better?

The roller coaster always does that.

It's not the ride.

It's something else.

Shall I get a doctor?

A doctor? No.

No need.

No doctor can cure me.

But I'm OK.

Don't you worry.

You stopped calling me tu.

I will again, if you like.

What a smacker!

What was that about?

Nothing. An urge.

Do you know him?

No. Who?

Goddamn it!

- This place is lethal! - It's held so far.

Really! You need to rewire it.

A guy's hanging around.

Around her?

I'm not sure. Yes.

Did you discuss it?

She says I'm imagining things.

She could be right.

Could be.

There. Drop me there.

You won't say where you're going?

I wish I could...

but I can't.

Don't worry.

I can wait.

I won't get out until you say after me:

I...

trust you...

Lola.

I - trust - you - Lola.

Saying it doesn't make it true.

I trust you Lola.

Thanks.

See you tonight.

I trust you Lola.

Two, please.

Karim, come here a sec.

How long's he been at it?

Hasn't stopped all afternoon. It's costing him a packet.

Did he ask you for anything?

No. Why would I talk to him?

There he goes. Satisfied?

Ten rides, please.

If he likes it, let him.

What do you want?

What do you want?

Why do you care?

- A woman, maybe? - Maybe.

Brunette, 30, named Lola.

Brunette, 30, named Suzanne.

Names change. You want her back?

That's unlikely.

It's impossible.

- Know why? - Tell me.

I'll stop you.

You won't have to.

Why not?

She died seven years ago.

I'm sorry.

I beg your pardon.

I - trust - you - Lola.

It matters, how you meet.

I've thought about it since...

I think it shapes what happens next.

If I'd met her on a train or beach,

we'd have had a different relationship.

For us, it was the bumper cars.

More fun to visit than a cemetery.

Not much more.

I try to relive my feelings and emotions. It's hard to define.

You have to relive happiness. Once isn't enough.

I try.

Another round.

Not for me.

I used to drink a lot. Always near fairgrounds.

They're my fountains.

I have to go.

Sorry I jumped on you back there.

Because you were upset.

When a man like you is upset, there's a woman behind it.

A brunette named Lola.

You met at the fair, right?

Not much choice. I don't get around.

Sorry, I really have to go.

Go easy on the nostalgia, especially when it's 90 proof.

They're on me.

Get it, or you want another lesson?

- Get what? - This!

Aren't you asleep?

Not without you.

What happened to you?

A hurricane. Short, but...

You can't go on like this.

- Like what? - Without me. Not telling me.

You'll spoil it all. I don't want that.

Neither do I.

Tomorrow.

Tomorrow!

I think about you every single minute.

Even when they were hitting me.

It didn't hurt.

I felt it, but it didn't hurt.

It's all my fault.

Of course it's not.

It is.

I bring bad luck.

All my life,

I've dragged it around.

I try to shake it off, but...

it sticks to me.

It won't go. It never does.

Does it hurt a lot?

- The Legion was worse. - The Foreign Legion? You?

No, never.

Help me.

I love you but I can't help you.

I'm lost.

Help me or I'll never make it.

OK, I'll help you.

You're on a diving board.

It's high. You're scared to jump.

You pluck up courage and start counting slowly.

You say "by 20, I'll jump."

One...

two... three...

Jump! Jump!

Twelve...

I've got a daughter.

How old?

Six.

She draws boats.

Birds and boats. Like Margot.

- When I left you yesterday... - I tried to see her.

Who stops you? The father?

Why didn't you tell me?

What were you afraid of?

Did you love him?

He said I'd never see Camille again. I didn't believe it.

Now I can't find her.

Is he linked to the guys who attacked me?

Could be. He's capable of it.

Does this prick do anything else?

He's a singer.

I want to buy a dog.

I want a dog. I don't know why.

A good, big, stupid mutt.

Hold me tight.

Tighter! Call that tight?

One ride, please.

One, please.

One ride, please.

- You could always see her? - Yes, but what a pain!

Pick her up at the door,

bring her home by 6 o'clock or there'd be hell to pay...

Visiting rights, my ass!

Why do you ask? Lola?

Yes.

She has a kid?

The dad won't let her visit.

Maybe she was forbidden.

It's rare, but it happens.

Ask to see a copy of the judgment.

Unless she's a serial killer, a mother can always see her kid.

Is she a serial killer?

I don't even know that.

Karim, can you come please?

- What do you want? - Nothing.

What are you after?

Nothing. What's the problem?

I pass by, see a fairground,

I like fairgrounds...

Go away.

I'm not hurting anybody.

Please go away.

Don't stay here. For my sake.

What's my reward?

Whatever you want, I'll do it. Just go.

Whatever I want?

OK, kiss me.

Why not? One last kiss.

Don't I get one last kiss?

Don't lovers kiss in fairgrounds?

We're not lovers.

That's the truth.

The problem is you've never loved anybody.

How do you do it?

Go away.

You're right, I should.

Look out. Anger spoils your looks.

I almost forgot. This is for you.

I bet you lost the other one.

Where is she?

Lola? Maybe went for a walk?

I have to guess why you're crying?

Is it him?

I used to know all about girls.

I didn't think too hard.

I was self-confident.

Self-confident men are either deluded or dumb.

With you, all I have is questions.

I'm lost, Lola.

Happy, unhappy and lost. The winning trio.

Come.

What time is it?

Late.

We should move. It's not fair to Karim.

Karim's a good bargain.

He's what?

My grandma used to say that.

"A good bargain."

It means he's cheerful and easy-going.

If his boss is happy, he's happy.

Is his boss happy?

More happy than unhappy?

Yes.

Really happy?

Really.

You're happy with me?

Yes.

So we're happy together?

We're happy together, we can live together,

we can stay together.

Could you kill yourself for me?

Die to save your life?

No. Could you kill yourself for love?

Could you do it?

Could you?

Yes.

I think so.

Look at your tee shirt!

It's clean.

It's worn out.

I hate throwing things away. I get attached to them.

Will you throw me away?

I get attached to people, too. Rarely, but it happens.

Then I can't do without them.

Help me.

What about Karim?

A good bargain, I said.

I'll never lose you unless you jump ship.

I'm always stuck with it.

Whenever we deal with the authorities, I'm sent to negotiate.

Maybe only you can tie a tie.

I can't!

Wait...

- How did you learn? - By correspondence.

- Seriously. - I don't know.

Look, it's easy.

Don't fondle me. You'll make us late.

I'm not!

Smile if you think we have a future.

Frown if you're not sure yet.

No need to say anything.

OK.

I love you too.

See you tonight.

Have you known Felix long?

Forever.

With fairground folk, it's like that.

We don't count years. It ages you.

Why isn't he married?

How many women would live on the road, stinking of waffles?

You, for one.

I'm different. I like to move.

Not married, but he's had affairs?

Affairs? You could say that.

Was he the same before?

- Before what? - Before me.

No, he wasn't the same.

What was he like?

I can't explain it.

More cheerful, more at peace.

But don't worry! It's a good sign.

People in love are never truly at peace.

I know.

Do you think he's changed?

Possibly.

What does that mean?

Nothing. He's just different from before.

That can be a good thing.

If you always stay the same, you never change.

The guys who attacked Felix

had a go at Franz.

They picked the wrong guy. They won't be back.

Who were they?

Punks. They bash us for fun, like nigger-bashing.

It stinks.

Does Felix know?

Carnies, gypsies, chicken thieves, people treat us alike.

You ever steal chickens?

You should think about it.

- What's up? - Come! You'll see.

What the hell is going on?

Come on!

Don't move!

Best birthday wishes

from all your good pals.

Big hugs and big kisses

from all the guys and gals.

You could have died.

For you, yes.

I could die too.

He came back. He frightened me.

He came into the trailer.

He won't leave us alone.

I'll never see Camille again.

While he's alive, we'll never be happy.

What did you say?

While he's still alive, we'll never be happy.

Kiss! Kiss!

Happy birthday!

Were you surprised?

I was waiting for it!

How old are you now? 67, 68?

Tough, ain't it? More candles, less breath!

Attaboy!

Help me.

I can't do it, Lola.

For love, you can do anything.

Anything's a lot.

It's true. You can do anything.

Do you want our love to last long?

Long is good.

Almost as good as forever, only less pretentious.

- Your coat, sir? - I'll keep it.

Outside, the buck chases the doe.

Outside, everybody out.

I torch my den,

I cancel the separate bedroom,

I go out to join the flow...

Come.

Come, let's go.

You think I'm a dummy?

I said I love you, but you want proof!

Something huge!

I have to kill a guy to prove it!

Who do you think I am?

What world is this?

A soap opera, all blood and schmaltz?

Look, nitwit!

It's not even loaded.

You don't just kill people!

Not even for love!

I stopped you.

Just as well, or I wouldn't be here.

I was waiting for you. I wasn't going to do it.

Now you have to decide

whether you can love a guy who doesn't shoot your ex-Iovers.

Look at me, damn it!

Camille doesn't exist.

She never did. I have no child.

I dated the singer for a while.

A Saturday night, a few gin & tonics,

a singer kisses you,

you think maybe it's the big romance,

the man of your life.

We went out for a while.

It came to nothing. I didn't love him.

He didn't care.

He tried to stick with me, but...

he didn't try very hard.

In dance clubs, there are prettier girls available than me.

Not my scene. I can't say.

But I guess there are.

I don't know why I lie.

I don't know.

I feel I have to.

All my life,

ever since I was little.

I go around fabricating a life for myself.

I have to add things to myself,

like ribbons,

or else I have no substance.

I'm always amazed when people notice I'm there,

taking up space.

I'm like a drawing

on a piece of paper, and it's erased.

In self-defense, I make up sad stories

to give myself weight.

Nothing bad ever happened to me.

My parents loved me.

They were kind.

I liked school.

I wasn't beaten or raped.

We weren't rich or poor.

I didn't suffer.

I wish I had.

I'd have felt alive.

I used to cry for nights on end.

Do you ever cry?

Who says men don't cry?

Are you going to leave me?

It's funny. I always thought you were flesh and blood.

My name isn't even...

...isn't even Lola.

It suits you, though...

now that you're in show business.

Too bad there's no Camille.

Shall we make her?

I'd like to.

Let's walk, find a hotel and make Camille.

What if we don't find a hotel?

We'll keep walking.