"One year earlier... 65% of the French are sexually unhappy with their partners." "You should leave your guy for me!" "The papers say so." "Paul, what do you think?" "A coffee, please." "What's up?" "It's official." "I've been fired." "What'll you do?" "Look for a job." "Why not ease off a bit?" "For 3 years you've been away on ski-lifts the world over." "Maybe it's time for home, no?" "Hey, buddy!" "What's up?" "Why so loud?" "Not feeling well?" "I'm okay..." "What are you looking at?" "The bird's already flown..." "And got dressed!" "What are you doing?" "Just heading out..." "I wanted to show Julien my new bike." "Where?" "At Needle Rock." "No, it's lunchtime so stay nearby." "But Claire, it's only 11." "So?" "Only old folks eat at 11." "Well, this old girl says dammit!" "Lunch at 11:30!" "Some parents you got!" "Forget it." ""Stay nearby." "End of story!"" "Neat, eh?" "Buddy, your bike is squeaking." "Yeah, something's sticking." "It's the brake." "Got a number 9 spanner?" "You're pretty nifty for a cripple." "I can teach you..." "Wow!" "Ali Baba's cave!" "How will I find anything in here?" "What are these photos?" "Your dad ran all these races?" "Seems he did an "Ironman"." "Looks like a race for superheroes." "3.8 kms of swimming, 180 kms of cycling and 42 kms on foot." "That's one crazy race!" "Breguet are looking for drivers." "You could go see." "I don't drive diggers." "Tell me, you look tired at the moment." "No, I'm fine." "Don't say that." "You have bags." "Really?" "No more than before." "I don't know how you cope." "With your son." "Can you pass me the rollers?" "Sure." "There you go." "Hey, take it easy guys!" "Hi, Julien." "Okay, Julien?" "She looks sad." "She's shy." "She hasn't been here long." "Shall we go?" "Her name is Anne." "You're not much help." "Be right back." "Don't do that, it scares me." "Think that's funny?" "Wanna fight?" "Good evening." "We already started." "I'll heat yours up." "No, don't bother." "I'm not hungry." "Thanks." "Can we talk?" "Tomorrow?" "I'm tired." "We have to find a solution." "A solution to what?" " Your behaviour." " Excuse me." "Since your return, you're unbearable." "We try to help you and you brood." "We're not to blame." "As for Julien, you're back weeks and not a word." "You have to change, Paul." "This can't go on." "You know what I'll do!" "I'll find a job." "So I won't bother you." "You just don't get it." "Looks as tasty as ever..." "Next time, we eat out." "I'm sick of spinach." "What's wrong?" "It's hell at home." "Is it Dad?" "You know what he's like." "He mulls stuff over for ages." "He'll get over it." "Yeah, sure." "You've got to be patient." "I'm tired of waiting." "Runs Ironman with his disabled son!" "I want us to run an Ironman together." "I want to do Ironman with you." "What are you on about?" "Ironman?" "Together?" "What?" "Are you crazy?" "Look at this!" "Damn, a fire alert." "Yeah, I'd heard about them." "They trained for 15 years, Americans." "The guy is superhuman." "But you did it, 20 years ago." "Sure..." "But I was alone and I didn't finish." "That's all nonsense." "I've got to go." "I'm sure we can do it." "Get real, Julien." "Look at you!" "Alone it's hell, two would be even worse." "Forget it, it's no!" "Tell your mom I got called out." "Are you alright, Claire?" "Sure." "If you want to talk..." "Thanks, Isabelle... but I'll be fine." "It's your husband?" "He was so happy to have a boy." "But when he saw other babies walk and not his... he began to clam up." "He stopped competing." "He's been growing apart from Julien for years." "And even now that he's unemployed he's still not there for him." "He copes by going away." "But sometimes I wish it'd end." "What you need is a nice cut!" "So, what'll it be, Madam?" "Layer it a bit for starters." "You're beginning to look like Mrs Blanchard!" "Come on, let's take a stroll." "I want to talk about that race." "We can't do it, you nor me." "I'd have to be super fit." "And physically, you're not up to it." "You can't spend a whole day in the blazing sun." "Those who do Ironman train 20 hours a week for months on end, with total determination." "I'm sure you're able." "Together, we can." "Together?" "It'd be even worse." "What do you weigh?" "48 kilos." "See?" "It's not possible." " It is!" " No, Julien." "We're not even equipped." "A custom bike and chair." "You know what that costs?" " No." " Well, find out." "We can't run a marathon with any old wheelchair." "Anyhow, that's not the issue." "I'm not able." "I don't want to." "Get it out of your head." "Find something else." "I don't want anything else." "Okay, that'll do." "Can you check behind?" "What?" "I'm on my way." "What's up?" "Julien has disappeared." "And he's not picking up." "Okay." "But please have Yohan call me as soon as he gets in." " What happened?" " Your son's gone." "Wait..." "He's not with a friend?" "Come and see." "I'm outta here!" "Did something happen?" "No, nothing." "I had to go because..." "As usual, you couldn't spare five minutes." "It was urgent..." "Quit playing the fireman!" "Look after your son before saving the world!" "He needs a father." "I've been by his side 17 years, morning till night!" "And you?" "Exactly." "A little breathing space might do him good!" "Seen Julien today?" "Hey, that's dangerous." "Where are your parents?" "Park yourself over here." "Stay right there." "At the petrol station..." "Good evening." "Where is he?" "He was there." "He can't be far, his batteries were dead." "Let's go." "Don't touch me!" "We're going home." " Go to hell!" " Stop it!" "Stop being such a pain in the ass!" "Let's go." "I hate you!" "I want Sergio." "Are you okay?" "Not hurt?" "Out of my way!" "Don't ever do that again!" "Sure you're alright?" "I'm fine..." "Good day, Mr Amblard." "Thanks for coming so quickly." "They refuse to do today's activities until they talk to you." "Talk to me?" "Hello." "You wanted to tell me something?" "Mr Amblard, we're here to develop life projects." "Running, swimming, cycling." "It's all we dream of." "Why won't you do it with Julien?" "Because, it's... too dangerous for him." "Dangerous yes, but really exciting." "The life we all dream of having." "It's not too bad." "Vibrates a bit, but it's okay." "Off we go." "So, your dad?" "Our little meeting worked?" "It sure did." "You were tops!" "Seen the bike his dad built?" "No?" "You didn't tell them?" "It's not a bike, it's a ship!" "It's huge, a three-seater." "Like a car!" "See you tomorrow." "Hello... 8 months, 26 days, 13 hours to go..." "Enrolment Form" "I'm freezing!" "Next time I'll fit a little heater." "Okay, let's go." "What's this?" "You're not taking Julien on that mad race?" "I've been meaning to talk to you." "I forbid it!" "You want to kill him?" "Julien, go inside." "I want to talk to your dad." "I said go inside." "Please, Julien, go." "What are you doing?" "You're totally crazy." "You know he's fragile." "Come off it, he's not "fragile"." "Let go of the reins!" "Dammit!" "You're scared of everything." "Maybe, but it's me who has to cope." "I'm doing this with him." "Make up your mind." "Not this race!" "If anything goes wrong, I pick up the pieces." "I didn't put this into his head." "He's old enough to decide for himself!" " You're totally reckless." " Sure." "Excuse me." "It's little Julien, all by himself." "Off to see your mom?" "Take it easy with that contraption." "His mother says he's all there, but I'm not so sure." "Julien came by?" "He left this." "It's my life..." "Dad..." "Mom?" " Got a minute?" " Sure." "Yeah, it is risky." "But if Dad's on board for once, why not try?" "No, it's dangerous!" "Then don't ask my opinion." "You can't control everything." "There'll always be danger." "How can your dad caution this?" "I'm sick of always doing the dirty work." "But if Julien is well today it's thanks to you, to your "dirty work"." "Let's face it, Julien's growing up." "Maybe it's time to trust him?" "Look, she..." "Let yourself go." "Right, that's the way!" "Good, Julien." "It's nice, no?" "Like flying." "Faster!" "How do you feel?" "Okay." "He's okay..." "Let me see." "I spoke with the doctor." "Everything's fine." "This race is out, it's too dangerous." "I'm going to be 18." "Open up!" "He won't let me in." "Leave him, he needs to be alone." "Look what I got." ""We regret to inform you" ""of the refusal of your son Julien's application" ""for Ironman Nice 2013, Disabled Category..."" "Going to tell him?" "No point, he's copied on the e-mail." "Well, that's the end of that." "Anyhow, it's better that way." "Up you get." "Piss off!" "We were up at 4 AM to catch that train." "Come on, into action." "We want to see the Ironman organization committee." "Gentlemen, as I said, you need an appointment." "Yeah, I understand." "It's just my buddy's a bit..." "He looks harmless, but if he gets riled." "Look, I've told you already." "So, listen guys, be nice and go on home." "See?" "He understood." "No, he's riled." "What's he doing?" "He's crazy!" "I want in." "Mom?" "Yes pet, I'm in the kitchen!" " Had a good day with Yohan?" " Not bad." "What did you do?" ""Dear Sir, upon reconsideration" ""we hereby inform you that Paul and Julien Amblard" ""have been admitted to take part in the Ironman competition."" "How did you do it?" "What're you doing?" "Waiting for you." "Come and sit." "Know what your son did today?" "He and Yohan went to Nice to see the Ironman organization committee." "What?" "He told them that as you both had the same number he didn't figure in their disabled quota." "And what did they say?" "Well, first they were gobsmacked." "And then they agreed." "That kid is incredible!" "What'll you do?" "What do you think?" "That the man I met 25 years ago would never say die." "Well, you're no quitter." "Snazzy trainers!" "Let's see." "Okay." "Left, right." "Left, right." "Right, left." "You okay?" "It's tough." "Real tough." "Leave it, I'll come back for it." "Well, you made it across." "Yeah, but it's only half what we do in the race." "Almost 4 kms, I'll be deadbeat for the rest." "You've still got time to train." "Four months is nothing, Claire." "It's not enough." "Goddammit!" "Good." "Keep going." "You can do it!" "Go for it!" "Stop moving about." "I nicked you once already." "Okay." "Classy dude!" "Told you it'd suit you." "Coming!" "You're so handsome!" "The suit looks great on you, pet." "What's the matter?" "Nothing." "I think he's just sick of you calling him "pet"." "Sorry, pet..." "I need to get used to it." "I'll go get ready." "What's keeping her?" "Coming!" "Let's go then." "Good evening, I booked a table for Amblard." "Right, a table for six." "Please, follow me." "It's my son's birthday." "If he needs a special dish, there's no problem." "I'm not ill." "Of course not!" "Dear Juju, today you're 18, so a few words from the heart." "You weren't always an easy brother..." "With your ill health and ill temper, it wasn't always fun at home." "But compared to all you've given me..." "It was you who got me to hang-glide, to go see the birds." "And it was you who taught me to see things and people your way," "to see them as they truly are." "So for that" "I owe you half of what I am today." "And what you gave me unthinkingly was an avalanche of love, a tsunami of love." "I promise, I'll try to live up to it." "To always be your prettiest, your very best sister." "Well said!" "Okay, all back to the house!" "The evening's not over yet." "A surprise awaits." "Get your stuff together." "I'll go and pay." " What is it?" " I don't know." "I've no idea!" "Sorry." "Come, quick!" "Here we are!" "It's not quite finished." "I had it made in carbon fibre from your son's body mould." "It's both very light and very strong." "Terrific." "Right..." "What do you think?" "Awesome." "I nearly forgot." "Dr Pascal asked me to show you something." "Has anyone ever body moulded the therapist?" "If not, I sure would." "Like it?" "It's wonderful." " Wonderful." " Thanks for your help." "You're welcome." "Thanks a million." "Come and root for Julien." "Sorry, I'm busy that weekend." "But I wish you the best of luck and keep me posted." "What if there's a problem?" "Okay, let's go." "Don't abandon us, it's too risky!" "You'll regret it!" "Shut it, Sergio." "Let's go." "Not only do we have to finish this race but in under 16 hours, or we're out." "We have a 1200-metre-high pass to cross." "That's quite a gradient and we start... with a 70 km climb." "No sweat." "Smartass!" "That means 8 hours of cycling non-stop in the blazing sun, with total concentration." "The slightest distraction and it's wipeout." "Okay." "We can't miss a bend this time around." "Maybe an extra hoodie, just in case." "And also a few T-shirts..." "I'll pack you these five." "Take those too, so you'll have warm stuff and light stuff." "But Mom, I'm only going for four days!" "Yes, true." "Maybe I overdid it." "I'll unpack a bit?" "No, I'll leave it, you never know." "Mom." "Yes, pet." "Sorry..." "Darling." "Thank you." "For what?" "For everything." "But you'll always be my pet?" "Well, that's everything." "Not cold like that?" "Okay, enough cuddles." "We've a way to go." "At least give me a kiss!" "Be careful." "Bye, darling." "See you in Nice." "Ready buddy?" "Throw nothing beyond the designated zones." "And no outside help, remember?" "The referees don't mess with the rules." "And I modified the speeds on the first two hours of cycling." "The pace was... a bit strong." "Okay." "Are you scared?" "A little." "It doesn't matter if we don't finish." "Yes it does." "I want to go all the way with you." "I promise you an eventful day, because to cross the finish fine and be a finisher they must do all three stages," "3.8 kms of swimming, 180 kms of cycling and lastly, 42 kms of running..." "Their first goal is to do the swim in under 2 hours 15 mins." "The baffle will begin at the starter's gun against fellow triathletes and the clock." "Unfortunately, not all will make it." "Some will drop out as conditions will be rough, with searing heat..." "Good, we're halfway." "You're doing great!" "With the battle underway for 50 minutes now this changeover is crucial as triathletes can lose out if all doesn't go to plan..." "Come on!" "We'll be keeping you up to date with live coverage of the frontrunners." "You won't miss a thing." "You'll be with us all the way." "Well done, guys." "Take my hand." "Good luck for the rest." "You okay, Julien?" "Go, Julien!" "Good luck, Paul!" "Look who's here!" "He's falling!" "Madam!" "Stay behind the line!" " Or I disqualify them." " Do and you're dead!" "It'll be your fault." "Cool it, Claire, it's okay!" "Don't fall asleep." "No dozing!" "See that?" "Awesome!" "We're now 10 hours 48 mins into the race and some are already done." "A gruelling day, with most now tackling the marathon while the last cyclists finish up their 180 kms." "How are we doing?" "Better step on it." "See?" "We're catching up." "Got a problem?" "No." " Hurting?" " No!" "I'll stop." "No, we keep going." "I'm stopping!" "What's up?" "What's the problem?" "Is it here?" "Bloody hell!" "Why didn't you say?" "It's raw!" "Let's go." "Are you okay there?" "Why didn't you tell me!" "Julien, you must tell me when there's a problem!" "That's the end of that!" "No, we're not quitting." "Yes we are." "Look at your hip!" "It was rubbing against the frame?" "How far to go?" "40 kilometres." "Okay, we finish the bike run." "At least try." "And see a doctor, he'll decide." "You'll hold out?" "Sure, I've had worse." " Doctor..." " What's up?" "Better lie him down." "What's the matter?" "Rubbing against the frame." "Not a pretty wound." "What do you think?" "I reckon a second skin and a bandage should do it." "His wheelchair position is more stable." "Fatigue wise, he's in good shape." "You decide." "We go for it." "Five hours to finish." "It's okay, it's holding." "We have to make up 10 minutes." "Showing the strain, having swam, ridden and run since early morning many have thrown in the towel overcome in the end by the stifling heat..." "We're now in the last hour of the race..." "After 15 hours of racing the last are now arriving..." "They'll never make it." "It's not over yet." "Dad, are you alright?" "Come on, Dad." "We're nearly there." "I'm not able." "I'm sorry." "Let's hear it for them!" "The family finishers!" "Paul and Julien!" "Now nearing the finish line inside the 16 hour limit!" "They'll be finishers in the next few seconds!" "A big hand for Paul and Julien!" "15 hours, 57 minutes, 12 seconds..." "They're finishers!" "We did it!" "Yeah, we did it." "Well done, buddy!" "THE FINISHERS" "Subtitles by Peter Leonard" "Subtitling:" "L.V.T." " Paris"