"THE FATHER AND THE SON" "MAY DAY" "MAY DAY FÊTE" "CORONOATION OF THE MAY QUEEN" " Where shall I put this?" " Hang it up behind the band." " On the stage." " Okay." " Will Mazoyer talk for long?" " About 30 minutes." "You can have fun afterwards." " I don't understand politics..." " But everyone understands Mazoyer!" "Here are the flowers!" "Is this alright?" "Your stand doesn't seem very sturdy..." "After a few drinks, it'll seem very sturdy!" " Right, girls?" " As long as we get to dance!" "And meet up with our sweethearts." "Marie, pass me some more garlands!" " Go get some more!" " Alright." " Will we have enough?" " We should do." " Naturally!" " Here." " Excuse me." " Here you go, the best broom!" " Perfect for sweeping up!" " You're not funny, you know!" "Alright?" "Hey, Jean!" "Are you alright?" "I can't hear anything." "Tighten up the plug for the amp." "Hold on." "What about now?" "Check the microphone." "What's up with you today?" "Hurry up!" "I want to get home!" "Hold your horses!" "We're essential here!" "Without technicians, there's no May Day Ball!" "There!" "Can you hear me?" "Alright!" "Alright!" " What are you doing today?" " About that..." "I wanted to ask you if I could borrow the van." "No problem." " I'll be staying home anyway." " Thanks." "Going to the countryside?" "Yes, I'd like to take out your sister-in-law." "But why do all of you ruins things with Annie for me?" "Look, I have nothing against you." "Firstly, it's none of my business." "On the contrary, I'd be glad for you to join the family, seeing as we already work together." "But perhaps the girl just doesn't want to get married." "Then there's Granny..." "There's a nasty surprise!" "No, listen, that boy isn't right for you." "You're well educated, you've earned the top marks, you now work for the telephone exchange..." "And what does he have?" "What does he do?" "Jean had nothing when Thérèse married him!" "That's not the same!" "He got an education!" "Well, we're getting along great." "It always starts out like that, but afterwards..." "Don't start, I won't wait for the Mayor to tell me." "You hush now!" "What are you two plotting in here?" "Nothing at all." "I just think it's wrong for you to give birth at home." "What does that mean?" ""Giving birth at home"?" "Giving birth at home!" "It's obvious, isn't it?" "Why doesn't Auntie want you to give birth at home?" "Change the subject." "Don't play with your ball in the dining room!" "Go out into the garden, try to find a snail." "You just want me to leave so I won't hear what you're saying!" "You have to be careful, François listens to everything." "But it would be good for him to know what a "birth" is." "And to think, they can be painless nowadays." "Yes, but you need to have the time for it." "It's the same with gymnastics and conferences." "I don't have much free time!" "We'll all soon need a diploma in order to have a baby!" " It was alright with Françoise." " Maman!" "Auntie Annie!" "Do you know where the bin men are?" "One of the neighbour's bins is nearly overflowing." "The bin men don't work on May Day." " Why?" " Today, nobody goes to work." " Why?" " Because it's Labour Day." "If everyone has gone, it's only us left!" "They've gone out to have fun." "Yves took Mauricette out on his Vespa." "When I grow up, I'll never go out with girls!" " Never ever!" " You'll soon change your mind!" "Even Mr Boluche has left!" "Now I can pinch his strawberries!" "François!" "We didn't bring you up like that!" "You know how dangerous maternity wards are." " No?" " They can make mistakes." "They can mix up the babies!" "They're not like that anymore." "They stick labels on them." "Who sticks what on who?" "Anyway, it'll be cheaper to do it at home." "You can't risk your life to save some money!" "It's silly to do that for an occasion like this!" "An occasion like what?" "To buy you a little brother!" "We'll have him delivered at home." "Auntie wants Maman to buy him at the store." "Why?" "Why Auntie Annie?" "They used to deliver babies straight to the house." "Now, we can chose them ourselves." "Where did you get me from?" "From vegetable seller who sold you at a discount." "Now go out in the garden." "I'm sick of this!" "There aren't any snails!" "Then check on the radish!" "I'm not working today!" "It's Labour Day!" "Do as I say or you'll get a smack!" "Go now, my child, go!" "Why waste your time telling him these lies?" " Tell the truth." " That wouldn't be proper!" "A seven-year-old boy should respect his parents!" "You can't keep putting it off." "It's the same as storks and Father Christmas!" "It'll hurt you at home!" " Papa!" " Hello, François!" "It's so annoying!" "They don't want me in the house, they're saying things." "What do you expect?" "Women are always gossiping!" "Be careful with the van, alright?" " Sure thing!" "See you tomorrow!" " Bye!" "Let's go." "Tell me everything." "I looked for snails but there weren't any out there!" "You have to wait for it to rain." "But when it rains, They don't let me go in the garden!" "We'll sort this out." " Here we are." " Sit at the table." " Are you alright?" " I'm fine." " Are you going out?" " Yes." "It's time for me to go to work." "That's a first for May Day." "The telephone exchange has to remain open." "I couldn't find a substitute." "Where's the van?" " I lent it to Gilbert." " You should have invited him over." "He didn't have time for that." " Bye then!" " Bye." "Bye." "Friends!" "Come get my lilies!" "Look how pretty they are!" "Right here and not expensive!" "A bouquet, sir?" "Look how lovely they are!" " And they're not expensive!" " Do you have any fresher ones?" "They don't get any better than this." "If you want wilted ones, I can give you them!" "Oh, no..." "Here you go." " Thank you." " Thanks." " I'd like five bouquets." " Excellent news!" "You're a great customer!" "Please don't tie them together." "They're a surprise for my family." "Voilà." "Yes, Madame?" " Your lilies are so expensive!" " That's the going rate!" "I'll buy them tonight when they're cheaper then." "Sure." "Get your lilies!" "Happiness is expensive, isn't it?" "Don't you think so?" "Sure." "Are you waiting for somebody?" "Me?" "No..." "Hello." "What are the chances!" "You think I'm quite useless!" "I'm not asking you for the time!" "Shouldn't you be at home?" "Mind your own business!" "I got you a lily." "You needn't have, we'll find some in the woods." "But with a picked one, you can really see the difference." "Well, I'm in no hurry." "You always say you should be pregnant before marrying." "I want to marry for the right reasons." "And I have to go around hiding myself like a thief!" " Are you ashamed of me?" " You're an idiot..." "Your mother doesn't like me and you won't stand up to her." "They don't need to know what I get up to!" "Anyway, I'm done explaining!" "Jean said that I shouldn't rely on you." "You're telling people about us?" "Why not tell the tax man then our bosses?" "Then the firemen as well!" "No, listen..." "Do I have to spell it out?" "Jean was right!" "I don't know whether I like you all that much." "The van!" "You should watch out, Émile!" " Oh no!" " It's not your fault!" "Would you just look at that!" " I can't believe this!" " I wouldn't want to be you now!" "This is unbelievable!" "You should have parked your van better!" "You stay out of this!" "Just look at the damage!" "Of course, this could happen to anybody." "That's true, but your mate will be happy with you!" "Leave me alone, you old witch!" " What a rude man!" " Whatever!" "Don't worry, it can't be too serious." "You've dented the front of my van!" "I lost control of the car!" "You should get your brakes checked!" "Hey!" "Don't take liberties with me!" "You can deal with my insurance company." " We're in a hurry here..." " Not so fast, pal!" "We need the police here!" "Someone call the police!" "Did you see those people?" " Hello." " Madame?" "Three, please." "We've got some lovely lilies here." " They smell good." " They're for my dog." " Oh, for the dog?" " Yes, of course." "Come here, my pretty!" "Look how pretty he is!" "He likes roses and sometimes carnations." "He loves flowers." " Sorry, but I've got to go." " You're ditching me?" "I have to go listen to Mazoyer!" "Sure, you can't miss a speech from the bureau of the committee of the sub-commission!" "You can meet up with me!" "I don't know, I'll see how I feel." "Well, don't force yourself to come!" "Still, that's a pretty solid van!" "I think the baby is coming." "Go fetch Madame Tartet." "Don't pull that face!" "I promise, everything will be fine." "Come on." " I lent the van to Gilbert..." " It's fine." "Take your bike, it's not far." "Stay calm, Maman." "I think this is it!" "Alright..." "Good..." "No need to panic, I'll be off right now." "I..." "I want to be by your side." "No, I don't want that." "Everyone agreed to this months ago." "When Madame Tartet gets here, you'll take François out." " But..." " No buts!" "You agreed." " But..." " You'll go watch the football." " You've been promising him..." " But..." "Remember back to when François was born!" "You looked like you were going to faint!" "I can't just leave her on her own..." "You need to look after François." "You'll be more useful that way." "Fine!" "You two are always right!" "See you in a bit." "Papa, are you leaving?" "Papa!" " Papa, where are you going?" " Give it a rest, François." "Why did Papa snub me like that?" "He's busy, he has something to do." "When he gets back, he'll take you to see the match." "That's great!" "Are you coming as well?" "No, I need to get your little brother." "He might be arriving today." "Maman, Piantoni will be replacing Vincent as left-winger." "Really?" "Do you think Colonna will make the team?" "Maybe Louison Bobet will be playing instead." "But Maman, Louison Bobet is a cyclist!" " He's not a footballer!" " Are you sure?" "You always confuse him with Michel Leblond!" "Oh, yes!" "That must be it!" ""A pinch of salt makes everything better!"" "Quickly, Madame Tartet!" "I'm in the middle of making a casserole for this evening." "Please!" "You have to come right now!" " Has it already started?" " I don't know!" "It's urgent!" "It looks like I'll have to finish this later..." "Let's go then, my brother-in-law will drive me." " Madame Tartet..." " Don't worry!" "Okay..." "François, leave that television alone!" "You're showing your age!" "You look like you've just done the Tour de France!" " Well, I got scared." " Why did you get scared?" "Go find Granny, alright sweetheart?" "Madame Tartet is coming over now." " You really don't want me here?" " Giving birth isn't much fun." "This is silly, just listen to me." "If you stayed, I'd be scared you were scared." "I wouldn't dare scream." "You'd think I looked ugly." " You could never be ugly." " Give it a rest." "Make the most of your time alone with François and tell him how babies are made." " Isn't he a bit young for that?" " No, he keeps asking questions." "Annie is right, why keep on lying to him?" "You could explain it better." "If we had a little girl, I wouldn't mind." "But it would be better if this was kept between men." " Are you done?" " Yes." "Granny, don't you think it's worth going to the match?" "No." "I'll tell you what happened, as if you were there." "Okay." "The doorbell!" "It's her." " Come in, Madame Tartet." " How are things?" "Well..." "This is all going a bit over my head..." "Not you, I'm talking about your wife." "Yes..." "No, not that way." "This way, Madame Tartet." "Well, she said she was fine." "Well, she said that, but then afterwards..." " Haven't you given birth yet?" " I'm not quite there yet." "I had time to finish my casserole!" "Don't move and above all, remain calm." " Do you have everything you need?" " It's all in the kitchen." "This way, Madame Tartet." "Through here." "Are you feeling better now?" "You have to understand..." "We've always shared everything together." "I'm ready now!" " Hello, Madame Tartet." " Hello." "Do you think this will go well?" "Why wouldn't you want it to go well?" " Do you have a big pot?" " Yes." "Who's singing like that?" " That's the wise lady." " What's a wise lady?" "A lady who is wise!" "Whenever I make noise, nobody ever says I'm wise!" "She's a very important person." "Don't forget your blazer, Papa." " Go get it for me." " Okay." "Actually, get my jacket." "Are layettes still popular nowadays?" "I've got some wool left over, I'll be too tired to do it later." " What's wrong?" " Nothing, don't worry." "Madame Tartet!" "Madame Tartet, come quickly!" "We need to get you into bed." "Why is she going to bed in the middle of the day?" "Your mother is just tired." "Are you not coming to watch the football, Maman?" "I have to rest, your brother is coming." "Then Granny or this woman can look after him." "Then you could come." "A mother should be there to welcome her baby." "If they hurry up, we can take him to the match too!" " It'd be best if I stayed here." " No, Papa!" "You said you'd take me to the match!" "And she wants us both to leave." "That's very true." "Giving birth is like being on your period, no men around!" "Come on." "Come on, you." "Isn't "giving birth" what Auntie said you shouldn't do?" "No, sweetheart." " Go on!" "Go on!" " Alright!" "We're going." "Papa will explain it all to you." "That's easy for you to say!" " Mr Meunier!" "Mr Meunier!" " Madame Lurde..." " Happy Labour Day!" " Hey, Piero!" " Hello, Dédé!" " Hey, Jean!" " This basin is quite heavy..." " Hold on." "There you go." "Look at those socialists, going on their march!" "Come on, that's normal." " Not for people like me." " You're wrong there." " Goodbye, Madame Lurde." " Goodbye." " Madame Lurde isn't very nice." " She doesn't seem like it." "Where were Piero and Dédé going?" "To go on a march." "Do you understand?" "Together, all the workers..." "Do you know how to jump like this, Papa?" "Don't act silly when I'm speaking to you!" "Anyway, jump like that if you feel like it." "They need to change their centre-forward." "But that won't keep them from winning." "It'll be 5-nil..." " Hello." " Hey, Jean." " How's it going?" " Are you taking the bus?" "Yes, it hasn't been cancelled, has it?" "It has, we weren't told about it." "Don't worry, they've hired another bus." "It's leaving soon, all these guys are waiting for it." "What do you expect?" "It's a Sunday." " That's not the point!" " I saw it on TV!" "Will your wife be giving birth soon?" " Yes, today, in fact." " And you're leaving her alone?" " She insisted." " You shouldn't listen to her." "Women want to be alone when they're on their period!" "This kid knows women pretty well!" "All aboard!" "Come on!" "There's room for everyone!" "Hurry up!" "Hurry up!" "Hey, hurry up!" "Get on with it!" " Let's get to the game!" " Aren't there numbered seats?" "We're going to a match, dummy!" "We're being crammed in like sardines!" "We'll all get a seat!" " Hurry up, Roger!" " Come on, get in!" " Move your arse!" " Shut it!" "What a brute!" " I reckon they will qualify!" " That's not a given!" "They've got a good offense, but their goalie is a show-off!" "A butter fingers?" "But next season, he'll play internationally!" "Listen, your goalie will be picking daisies, as usual!" "Last Sunday, he picked two whole bouquets!" "But if he hadn't had been there, he'd have a whole crate!" "This guy is crazy!" "He's a real acrobat!" "An acrobat?" "A clown, more like!" "He thinks we're watching a show!" "He belongs in a circus!" "This guy's just Sunday spectator!" "He knows nothing about football!" "I'm surprised you're humouring him!" "You learned how to play football at the bistro!" "You're all champions at rolling dice!" "You don't know squat about football!" "You don't know a thing!" "He's a real goalie!" "Even a baby could get past him!" "It's not even worth playing him!" "That would liven the game up a bit!" " Hey!" "Jean!" " Blanchot!" "Alright there, Meunier?" " See for yourself!" " Hey, come here!" "Hey, stop the driver, please." " Hey, tell him to stop!" " Stop the bus!" " He's got his own chauffeur!" " The lucky sod!" "Come on." "If you want bodyguards too, just let us know!" "With a car like that, you'll have time for a drink!" "Later, guys." " Hello mate!" " How's it going?" " What are the chances!" " You haven't changed a bit." "Neither have you, really." "It seems like business is going well." "I'm not complaining." " And is this your boy?" " Yes." " Say hello, François." " Hello, Mister." "Hello." " Do you still work at the factory?" " No, I work for myself now." "I run a workshop with my friend." "We repair radios and speakers, things like that really." " Is it going alright?" " It's not going too badly." "We'd like to branch out a bit..." "Still, there are others who are worse off than we are." "And what do you do nowadays?" "I'm done with flea-markets now." "It's stables and gambling rooms, I'm living the high life." " Good for you." " Where am I taking you?" "We're off to the stadium." "That's on the way to where I'm heading." "Get in, François." "Get in the back, young man." "Voilà." "Do you still want those 10,000 francs?" " 10,000 francs?" " You lent me it three years ago." "I'm not looking for interest..." "I've been able to give it back for soon time now, but I always end up forgetting." "I'm glad I ran into you, you did me a kindness." " It was nothing..." " It was really kind of you." "There's no reason why I shouldn't pay the interest." "I want to make you an honest proposition." "Come with me, gamble your 10,000 francs then you'll leave with 100,000 francs." "No, that's out of the question." "François and I will see the match then we're heading home." "I've bought him a little brother." "A sister if there are no boys left, I don't mind, they're people too." "That's great news!" "You'll need some money to pay for that." "Little brothers and sisters are expensive in the long run." "Follow my advice." "With a kid on the way, it'd be nice to have money, right?" " I promised François..." " You'll be home on time!" "You'll have a ton of cash, don't be an idiot." "I'll take you to meet some of my people." " Here we are." " Come on, François." "Here's my factory!" " Have you made up your mind?" " No, you know..." "Don't waste this opportunity!" "Just bet your 10,000 francs." "I just need to call Julien..." "We're not interested!" " Papa, don't let him rile me up!" " You see?" "As you wish, but unfortunately, I don't have 10,000 francs on me." "Come up with me, we'll settle this upstairs." "Okay, come on, François." "You're not going up with your son, are you?" "Wait for me in the park, I'll call for you to come up." "It'd be a pity not to take part if you're making babies." "Okay." "Come on, François." " Tell me, Papa..." " What is it?" "Why did Mister Blanchot say you were making babies?" "It's just a figure of speech." "Is it true?" "No, it's not true." " So, he was lying?" " Well..." "Yes, it's true." "So, you make the children?" "Not all of them, only my own children." "Are you the one who made me?" "Yes." "Maman said you bought me at a discount from a marketplace." "No, she lied to you." "No, wait, what I mean is..." "Maman didn't tell you the whole truth, it's true." "So, you didn't know how to make me?" "Of course I did!" "Come on!" "But how did you make me?" " What?" " How did you make me?" "Well..." "I did it with your mother, we both made you." " With Maman?" " Yes." "How did you do that?" "Listen..." " You know how a plant is made?" " Yes." "Well, it's like that." "That makes sense, right?" "I don't get it." "Well, you have the seeds." "You put them in the ground, right?" "You are a seed I put in the ground." " In the ground?" " Will you listen?" "Where did you plant me?" "Well, there's me..." "Then, your mother..." "This is hard, but I'll get there..." "I'm your father, right?" "Well then..." "When you have a son one day, you will be the father of this child." " Right." " Then I will be your grandfather." "My grandfather?" "No, I mean, the grandfather of your son!" "My father planted me the same way I planted you..." "Excuse me, Mr Blanchot requests you come upstairs." "It's very important." "Wait for me here, I'll be back." " Where did you plant me, Papa?" " Just wait, I'll be back." " Why won't you answer me?" " I told you to just wait!" "Please place your bets now." "Let me introduce my friend Jean Meunier, an industrialist." "And here's the man in charge, the Count of Saint-Bertin." " A pleasure to meet you!" " Likewise." "Won't you come into my office?" "Come, my friends." " Cigarette?" " No, thank you." "I have to tell you something." "It pains us to watch you waste this chance." "I bet your 10,000 on a game of chance." "We're waiting for the results." " You're gambling with my money?" " Yes." "Do you have the results?" "Four to one?" "Okay!" "That's 55,000 francs!" "You won, my friend!" "Don't ever say I'm not a friend to you!" "Get the man's 50,000 francs, then please inform the bookkeepers." "That's just brilliant!" "I'd have to work my arse off for a month to earn this much!" "Now you're rich, I hope you'll buy me a drink!" "You've got to be joking!" " What can I get you, sirs?" " A scotch." "Perfect, and you, sir?" " Make that two scotches." " And water with mine." "Here you are, sirs." " Are those Meccano jeans?" " No, they're Blacks." "Have you never seen them before?" "They're all the rage." "They're from Chicago." "You're so strange!" " How much do I owe you?" " Don't worry, it's on me." " There's no need..." " Yes, yes, there is." "Alright." " Well, I'm off." " You can't go now." "Don't be a chicken!" "Keep 15,000 francs then gamble with the 40,000 you won!" "Think of your baby!" "If you placed 100 bets and lost all your money, you're no worse off than you were!" "So, what's the risk?" "If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have any money at all!" " I guess that's true..." " Come on." "Zero." "Bet on zero." "Why not?" "Zero." "Zero!" " May I?" " May I, as well?" "My dear, the gentleman is with me!" "Thanks." " Say, did you just win?" " Yes, I did." "Once again, it must be your lucky day!" "That's incredible!" "Go on!" "Does your car have feet?" "Yes." " Is this your first time here?" " Yes." "What car does your father have?" "Éric!" "Jean-Charles!" "Come here!" "You know you're not allowed to talk to children you don't know." "Why not?" "Because they could be sick, that's why." "He asked me if my car had feet." "Don't talk to him." "Your mother forbid me from letting you play with children the family doesn't know." " You dance well." " I just love it!" " You don't waste any time." " I don't like dancing alone." "You've got good taste, that's a super date you've got..." "We'll see how super you are with a fist in your face." "I'll crush you, little man." " Get out of my sight." " That's enough, Gilbert!" "Maurice, be cool and get a drink at the bar." "Only because you asked." "We're cool, for now." "A real gent, isn't he?" "You're so silly, Gilbert, I'd have even danced with a chair!" "That guy was a real charmer, you know that much." "It was just to make you jealous." " Really?" " Of course." "You can be so immature!" "And what did Mazoyer say?" "It was very interesting, but you're not politically mature enough to understand." "You could give me a summary." "I'd really like to, but I'm pretty tired right now..." "You know, it's nice in the forest." " Do you think so?" " Yes." "Maybe we could find some lilies." "I know you too well!" "We won't be picking them." "It's not that I don't want to, but your brother-in-law is my mate." "If I ever got into a situation like that..." "Are you scared of dying?" "You're so virtuous!" "Well then, let's go." "You might get what you wish for!" "What do you want?" " I'm want to see my Papa." " He's not here." "He went upstairs to see Mister Blanchot, who does business with Mister Julien..." "Don't tell me lies!" "Off with you!" "No, Aria isn't taking part, they didn't want to put her in." "Not the girl, I'm talking about the filly!" "No, he's not here, he's at the stables." "Number five, in the third race." "Because I told you so!" "If you don't believe me, so be it!" "Hello, Fred?" "It's Joe." "I've got the latest news..." "You look like you're going grey." "What will you do then?" "We can't stay young forever." "You have to live in the moment." "I'd like to, but..." "Look to your right, then look to your left, then make your choice." " You're mocking me!" " He's so adorable!" "Here is the champagne you ordered." "Me?" "Yes, I'm used to high living." "The newcomers offer champagne." "And we're thirsty." "Would you like some?" "But of course!" "Please serve these ladies." "Sir, one moment..." " Why are you here?" " I'm here for Papa!" "If he is here, then you shouldn't be!" "This place isn't a playground!" "Everyone, on your feet!" "Are you in charge here?" "Show me your papers." "Papers, please." "You're making a mistake!" "You'll pay dearly for this!" " I'll go to the government!" " Yeah, sure!" "We don't give a damn about carrying ID papers!" " Come on, hurry it up!" " No way!" " What's the meaning of this?" " Your papers, please." " Empty your pockets!" " Hey, go easy!" "I really need to get home..." "What do you expect me to do?" "Papers, please." "Papers." "I don't have them on me." "François!" "This is my son." "I'll have to send him home to get my ID papers." "That's decent of you!" "Bringing your kid to a gambling den so he can bail you out!" "It's never too young to start, right?" "That kind of education will surely have results!" "No, my wife is giving birth." "I went out with my son." "It just gets better!" "A good husband and a good father!" "If you don't have your papers, you're going to the station." "Instead of having a good time, you can spend the night with us!" "Send your son back home." "Listen to me." "Here's 1000 francs." "Put it deep in your pocket, you must not lose it." " Use it to hire a taxi." " What taxi?" "You'll have to find one, it'll take you home." "Repeat what I just said." "I'll find a taxi and have it take me home." "Good..." "If Maman or Granny ask where you've been and ask why you're not with me, tell them we met Mr Paufichet." "But we didn't meet Mr Paufichet." "It doesn't matter!" "Tell them we met him at the match and he invited us to his home." "Can you do this?" "Do I have to tell the taxi driver this?" "No!" "You tell that to Maman and Granny!" " Do you understand?" " I don't understand..." "As soon as you get home, things will start to get difficult." "You have to find my wallet." "It's in my blue overalls, in the closet." "Sneak in, find it, then bring it to me at the station." "I'll tell you where it is." " Can you do this?" " Yes, Papa." "So?" "Can you give me the station address?" "34, rue Bercail." "Do you see?" "It's simple." "34..." "Hurry it up!" "This isn't a Sunday picnic!" " We're not cattle!" " Hurry it up, you!" " There you go, François." " Come on, come on!" "They just turned up!" "This isn't fair!" "I didn't do anything!" "Inspector, you can't treat me like this!" " Give it a rest!" " Hurry up!" "Get a move on!" "Stop!" "Stop!" "Stop!" "Stop!" "Stop!" "Please, stop!" "You little idiot!" "I almost ran you over!" " I'm sorry, Mister." " I bet you are!" "Mister, you need to give me a lift!" "Do you think I'm a taxi driver?" "Please, Mister, take me to rue Jean-Paul Lacroix." "Oh, is that all?" "The police took Papa away." "He told me to find his wallet and bring it to the police station." "Your father seems like a shady character, young man." "But I can take you home, I have some business on the way." "We have to hurry, I have to deliver these lilies." "Come on, get in." "Come on." "Why did the police take your father away?" "Because he was with Mister Blanchot." "Then the policemen arrived and took everyone away." "Don't you live quite far from here?" "We were supposed to see the match, but we didn't go in the end." "Papa told me to say that we ran into Mister..." " Mister Paufichet." " And who's that guy?" "He's the man we were supposed to have met!" "Your father seems a bit odd..." "He's not odd!" "He runs a workshop, he repairs speakers and everything!" "Come on, don't get mad!" "I'm not having a go at your father." "Well, listen..." "I'll take you back home, then you can fetch his wallet." "Then I'll go about my business." "Then I'll pick you up again to go to the station." " How does that sound?" " That's great, thank you." "Good." " Voilà!" " You took your sweet time!" "I've had other deliveries." "Don't worry, they're as fresh as can be." "You're kidding!" "They're looking worse for wear!" "They need a good watering." "Flowers are like people, they need to drink!" "Lilies bring me out in a rash, so it's sod's law I work with them!" "Hurry up, Mister!" "I'm in a hurry!" "Don't get angry, you'll see your father again." "He's not there for life!" "Goodbye, Madame!" "See you later!" "There's a haemorrhage" "We have to stop, right now." "The umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck..." "What are you doing here?" "No matter, I need your help." "Run to Mr Caussain, the pharmacist." "Do you know where he is?" "I'll make a list of the medicines I need." " Where do you keep the paper?" " In the dining room." "Get me a pencil too!" "There you go." "You need to hurry." " Your mother is in danger." " In danger?" "Yes, if you don't hurry..." " Caussain, the pharmacist!" " Okay." "Go!" "Who's ringing that doorbell?" " Excuse me, Madame." " What do you want?" "I need to see Mr Caussain." " Mr Caussain!" " What's going on here?" "Please, hurry!" "The umbilical cord is around the baby's neck!" " The what?" " There's a haemorrhage!" " What an urchin!" " Don't listen to this thug!" "We need the medicine in the next half hour!" "Who does this child think he is?" "He must be a criminal, the way this one has been raised!" "Those people have no respect!" "Luckily, Marie-Claude didn't hear anything!" "Where's the medicine?" "He wouldn't give it to me without a prescription." "You have to call the doctor right away." "I'll write down the number." "What's wrong with Maman?" "She's in pain because your brother hasn't arrived yet." "Go call the doctor." "Call Annie too, tell her to come quickly." "Dial 14 and ask for the operator." " And where's your father?" " He's..." "He's with Mr Paufichet." " Go, quickly." " Okay." " What can I do for you, kiddo?" " I have to call the doctor." " Here's the number." " Is it for your mother?" "Yes, Madame Tartet said she's in danger." "Turn off that music, right now." "Show me the number..." "A bit less noise, please!" "Turn that radio off." "I told your father he should have stayed at home." "Hello?" "I have to talk to him." "Hello?" "Come help Maman right away!" "It's urgent!" "She has a haemorrhage!" "Madame Tartet said so!" "Yes!" "Madame Meunier!" "11, rue Jean-Paul Lacroix." "I also have to call Auntie Annie." "Dial switchboard 14." "Hello?" "Annie Chapois?" "She's not in today, she's taken the day off." "No, I don't know where she is." "Your mother is in danger?" "Don't worry, I'll ask." "Does anyone know where Annie is?" "No, hold on." "Have a drop, it'll do you good." " No, thanks..." " Go on." "Georgette should know, but she left earlier." "Her sister is in a bad way." "Listen, we're doing our best to find your aunt." "When we find her, we'll tell her to head home right away." "No problem, goodbye." "What's a haemorrhage?" "We'll tell you later, we don't have time for this now." "Who knows that there's a cord around my brother's neck?" "Only he does." "How can he know there's a cord if he isn't here yet?" " Listen..." " Madame Tartet!" "Come quickly!" "Her breathing has become shallow." "It's weak, but regular." "My God, why isn't she..." "What did you expect?" "She's lost a lot of blood." "The doctor!" " Sir?" " Excuse me, Madame..." "I've come for the boy, we came to an arrangement." "Maman is sick." "I can't come right now." "What about your father?" "He needs his papers!" "What papers?" "He wants a quote for Mister Paufichet." "Quickly!" "Quickly, Doctor!" " How long has this been going on?" " For two hours." "She can't stay here." "I'll take her to the hospital." "She'll need to have a transfusion." "Do you have boiling water?" " Yes, it's here." " She'll need an injection." "Call an ambulance, now." "Run to the café and call an ambulance." "Don't worry, I'll go with him." "Attention!" "Attention!" "We've received an urgent call for Miss Annie Chapois." "Miss Annie Chapois, please come to the bar right away." "What could have happened?" "It must be my sister..." "Don't get worked up so quickly, it might not be serious." "We have an urgent call for Annie Chapois." " I didn't do anything!" " Calm down, Granddad!" " Another wasted evening!" " Your man will be mad!" "It's the first time this month..." "This way!" "I can't stay in this dump..." "What are you complaining about?" "You've got a pretty tidy sum." " I won it, didn't I?" " Because it was your first time." "They would have fleeced you after." "They were in cahoots." "They telephoned him." "Who tipped you off?" "Blanchot." "That lowlife?" "You should thank the police." "It's thanks to them you still have your money." "How so?" "Do you think you wouldn't stop winning?" "You'd have found yourself putting a sign up outside your house." " A sign?" " Yes, a "For Sale" sign." "Hello?" "Yes?" "Oh, sorry, sir!" "Right away!" "Just one moment, I'll pass you to the Chief." "Boss, it's the commission president." "It's lucky my lawyer can be here." "I've known him a long time, he's a very close friend." "We've just had a call from the council." "You're free to go, sir." "It was a misunderstanding, which doesn't happen often..." "A bit of lost time isn't the end of the world." " Come on, Blanchot." " But..." "Don't worry, I'll speak with the council." "Well now, my friend!" "Hey, are you going to get me out of here?" "I don't know if I can even get myself out!" " This is partly your fault." " It's not my fault." "If you gamble, you have to take risks." "Yes, but not when it's rigged from the start." "You're an adult, right?" "If you want a wet nurse, I'm the wrong guy." "You dirty..." " Hey, stop it!" " Calm down!" "Calm down!" "Calm down, please!" "Don't try to test us, sir." "Otherwise you can go to jail." " I'm really sorry, gentlemen." " This way, sir." "Move, you're in the way." " I'll go with you..." " Let us do our job, Madame." "Easy now..." "Did he forget about you?" "I'm delivering Papa's wallet, he's with Paufichet." "Today?" "You?" "You shouldn't lie." "You should have your tongue cut out!" "And you should sod off!" " What now?" " Just stay there." "I'll be right back." "We're going to the police station." "Alright." "If you please." "Hold this." "You'll have to wait for the bus." "We have to ask Maurice." "Are you mad?" "It's the only way." "No way!" "Don't you want me to get to my sister?" "Do whatever you like, I'm talking to him." "Maurice, my sister is very ill." "Could you give me a lift?" "I'll take you there right now." "Okay, but you have to take my fiancé too." " That bastard's your fiancé?" " Stop this!" "We're all friends here!" "I'm sorry about earlier." "When I saw Annie with another man, I don't know what came over me." "I acted like a complete arse." "Alright, let's go." "Bousquet, Henri." "So, do you live under the Mirabeau Bridge?" "I live with my son and my daughter-in-law." "You live with them, right?" "They'll be taking you back home." "They're on their way here." "I'll never go back with them." "They want to send me to a home." "Better a retirement home than prison, right?" "Do you want to spend your golden years as a tramp?" "Sir, it is my wish to go back to Chanac, in Lozère." "That's my village." "And are you planning on walking there?" "It's not that far away." "And it would be nice to walk down all the big roads." "I could find cars willing to give me a lift too." "Come now!" "Come now!" "It'd be best if you gave up this folly!" "Your son will be here soon." "Sit back down while you wait for him." "Cigarette?" "No, thanks." " We're in a sorry state, right?" " You can say that again." "You know, sir, Chanac is where I was born." "Everybody knows me there." "If I could get back there, I wouldn't be so alone anymore." "I have a friend, a great guy called Désiré." "We were in the army together, we always get along." "We never squabble." "It's like we're brothers!" "How would you earn money?" "Désiré and I could buy a plot of land from Father Grelet." "That's a very good piece of land!" " Is it expensive?" " Not for what it is." "Désiré has already paid more than half of the total cost." "We'd work the land, without relying on anyone else." "If only this were possible..." "The Captain is about to leave." "Your papers better get here soon." "I'm waiting for my son." " I don't know what's taking him..." " Your time is almost up!" "Ask the Captain what to do!" " Captain, you can't..." " I need to see your papers." " I'm stuck here until tomorrow?" " Not necessarily." "You could be here for several nights." "Maybe that's your son." "What's all this?" "Ladies?" "Sir, we do not wish to make any rash judgements, but our Vespa has been stolen." "You have a Vespa, sisters?" "It belongs to Mother Marie De La Incarnation." "It's the convent's Vespa." "I had left it near our "Black Crabs"." " "Black Crabs"?" " Yes, on rue des Coudrais." "My sister and I were there, giving aid to those poor souls." "When we returned, the Vespa wasn't there." "A workers march had just passed by there." "You don't know whether they stole it or not." "I'm not casting stones at anybody..." "Come now, there's nothing to fear." "People do stupid things on May Day." "In the old days, blood would spill in the streets!" "Thefts!" "Rapes!" "Broken jaws and snapped necks!" "That included the police!" "Those were the good old days." "Now what happens?" "People just buy lilies!" " What a world!" " Quite so." " We'll get your Vespa back." " Thank you, sir." "Goodbye, sir." " Papa!" "Here you go." " Oh!" "François!" "Well, the Captain has left now." "It's too late and it's your fault." "I couldn't get here right away, everyone was being all secretive." " What's happening at home?" " Nothing." " But what about Maman?" " What Maman?" "What Maman!" "The one who's having a baby!" "Oh, yes!" "The vegetable seller delivered the cabbage!" "She said the baby was inside." "Cut it out with the claptrap, alright?" "You cut it out!" "You didn't take me to the football!" "You told me to say we met Paufichet, but we didn't!" "We're here in prison!" "Shut up, please!" "Why should I shut up?" "If you had some spine, you wouldn't be in this mess!" "Shut your mouth!" "And those women you were talking to!" " I'll tell Maman!" " Just shut up!" "They'll beat you up, then that'll be the end of it!" "Forget my father, we're going to the hospital." "Come on, my boy, it'll all work out." "We'll have to get out and push." "Get out." "Help me push!" "Give me a hand here." "Come on now!" "Push!" "It won't move!" "Harder!" "Push!" "Bloody hell..." "Will you start?" "Quickly!" "Quickly!" "It doesn't seem like things are going your way, my boy." "Papa told me off for not coming quickly enough." "He said that my little brother would arrive in a cabbage and he said I was talking claptrap." "Well, at your age..." "Is it bad when a cord is wrapped around a baby's neck?" "I have no idea, it all depends on the circumstance." "On the circumstance?" "The baby needs to come out of the mother's stomach." "From the mother's stomach?" "Yes, obviously." " Like with kittens?" " Kittens and kids are the same." "Why didn't they tell me?" "Decent people don't like talking about it." "Is it dangerous?" "Not if it comes out head first." "And the mother?" "It will hurt her a lot, there's no doubt." "Could she die?" "Come now, don't think about that." "What did you expect?" "That's not how you get to Heaven!" "There would be no people left if all the mothers died!" "Do you feel better now?" "We just need to make a few more deliveries." "I don't want to lose all my lilies." "So, do we have a deal?" "Alright, forget it!" "I'll have to wait till next year..." "On your orders, Captain!" "Next stop, the maternity ward!" "There he is." "It's a good thing you caught him!" "We even went to the morgue!" "It's a good thing I know what he's like!" "You can go back home now after your little adventure." "We spent nearly four days looking for you!" "It's a good thing we did!" "The retirement home director has been informed." "Officer, go with him to collect his affairs." " Come with me." " Now let's see here..." "Here..." "Sign here, Madame..." "Officer?" "Here." "Please give this to Mr Bousquet." "100,000 francs?" "That money won't bring me happiness." "You want to give him all of this?" "Yes..." "What I mean is..." "I suppose I could keep half." "I could also buy my wife a washing machine..." "That's still a tidy sum of money." " Especially in the country." " Right." "Those bumpkins live on next to nothing." "Does that seem enough?" "Nobody could turn their nose up at you, sir." "Sir." "This man has given you 30,000 francs." "Me?" "Why?" "Here, take it." "I can't accept this!" "It's out of the question!" "I'd be happy for you to take it." "Why are you doing this?" "I won that money dishonestly." " Don't turn it down!" " Oh, thank you." "I'd rather kill myself than go to a retirement home." "Really?" "I don't want to take all your money!" "You'll have a great time in Chanac." "You've saved me, sir." "You should be proud of yourself." "Especially here, at the station." "I'm only here because I didn't have my papers on me." "Here, take another 10,000 francs." " Thank you, sir." " Hurry up, Bousquet!" "We're waiting for you!" "I'm going home, to Chanac." "Be reasonable, Father, you're making a mistake." "Returning home to Chanac!" "He's gone soft in the head!" " He's like this every day!" " Please..." "I've got the money, see?" "He's got money!" "Yes, I saved it while living with you, with the presents you gave me." "If Mr Bousquet has money, he can go wherever he likes." "We can't charge him with vagrancy or begging." "Where did you get that money from?" "None of your business, Simone." "I was worse off than a beggar." "Every bite I ate caused you so much pain." "I didn't bother you, I just kept to myself." "You always had what you needed." "Give it a rest, Simone." "You even kept me from writing to Désiré." "You even put my dog down, did he eat too much as well?" "What are you trying to say, my poor Father?" "You're being unreasonable, you'll get lonely down there." "Oh, don't worry." "You've given me such happy memories." " Where's Maman, please?" " Over there." " Granny!" " My child!" "Sit down." "The transfusion is done." "We hope to avoid a caesarean, the doctor is seeing to it all." " Are you Mr Meunier?" " No, not me." "Why isn't he here?" "Are you sure they're not going to operate?" "I'll go pick up your father." "They all left, nobody's at home." " Where are they?" " Well..." "I'm here to help you, Miss." "But I don't meddle in other people's affairs." "People don't ask me the time and I'm not nosey." "You must have seen what happened." "Oh, perhaps I did." "They even forgot to shut the door behind them!" "That little lady took them away in an ambulance." "An ambulance?" "Where to?" "Oh, I'm not certain where they went." "Maybe it's close by, or maybe not." "There are so many places, it might be hard to find them!" " Is this Dr Bigard's clinic?" " Is this the maternity ward?" "Yes, this afternoon, a Mrs Meunier." "Yes, a haemorrhage." "Find out, quickly!" "We need to know where they are!" "Are you sure she isn't at home?" "No! "Meunier", with an "M"!" "There you are, you poor thing!" "François, has she been in there for long?" "OPERATING ROOM" "Annie, where were you?" "I got time off at the last second." "What do the doctors say?" "I have to talk to you, sir." "Are you Mr Meunier?" "No, that's me." "Mr Meunier, it's a little girl!" "Congratulations!" "It went fine, the mother is doing well." "She's still a bit weak, but you can see her soon." " Oh my God!" "Oh my God!" " There, there..." "Don't cry, Granny." "We have a little baby here who has had a very close call!" " Look how cute she is!" " Can I touch her?" "You have to be gentle with girls!" " And how much does she weigh?" " 3.5 kilos." "That's pretty good!" "There you are, my girl!" "What a beautiful little rascal!" " It's a good thing I was there!" " Annie..." "It all worked out for the best, I guess." "Goodbye, Annie." " No hard feelings?" " Not at all." "The little lady needs some rest." "If you'd follow me, I'll take you to the mother." "Excuse me, I have a little surprise for you." "I'll be back in a minute." "Wait a minute, you'll see..." "Who is that man?" "He's one of the family." " Maman!" " Go easy on her, François." " Have you seen your sister?" " Yes, she's all red!" "Maybe she's a bit intimidated!" "You know, it was François who solved everything." "Yes, I know." "Did you tell him where babies come from?" " Yes, sweetheart." " You explained it all?" "I explained all of it." "You mustn't tire out your mother, my little chicken." " She needs to sleep now." " It could have been much worse." "Let's not think about that now." "Get your lilies!" "A little gift for Madame Meunier!" "How kind!" "Look how pretty these lilies are!" "Cover yourselves in flowers, ladies!" "And the young ladies too!" " And you too, sir!" " Thank you." "And we didn't find any when we were in the woods..." "The day isn't over yet." "But we can't keep all of these flowers!" "I'll hand them out then!" "Here are some lilies, they're good luck, you know!" "Voilà!" "And have another one!" "For you, my beauty!" "And another one!" "Thank you, sir!" "Here you go, Madame!" "And you, sir." "And one for you too!" ""A couple joined in matrimony will be happy for life."" "Oh, excuse me!" "Now, mother and baby need to be left alone." " Why?" " Already?" " Goodbye, my love." " Goodbye." "Get some rest." "Get well soon." "I'd like to ask you something..." "I can guess what it is." "Today is a day of catastrophes!" " Maman!" " Catastrophes which turn out well!" "You were right about not giving birth at home." "Madame Tartet isn't a wise lady, she's actually quite mad!" "She's not welcome in our home and I won't recommend her." "Madame, I only wanted to ask you if I could take Annie to the cinema this evening." "Is that it?" "We both thought you were going to ask me to marry you!" "Well, I haven't decided yet." "You know, first of all, the formalities must be observed." "The Meuniers are good people, especially the grandmother." "That woman needs to be!" "We get on well." "If only everybody could!" "Yes, that's very true." " Goodbye, Madame..." " Look, I've made a nice casserole." "Why not come over and have some?" "Will we be dining alone?" "Maybe you don't know this, but I have a very big appetite!" "My boy, I want to ask you something." "Yes?" "What is it?" "Don't tell your mother or anyone else what happened today." "Do you promise?" "Yes, Papa, you know you can trust me." "I know." "I do trust you." "Listen, François." "I have to talk to you and what I have to say is no easy thing." "Above all, please don't judge me." "When you're older, maybe we'll talk about it." "And when you understand me, you'll forgive me." "I swear, my boy, this won't ever happen again." " Do you believe me?" " Yes, Papa." "Thank you, François." "I want to give you a present." "You've really earned it." "If you had a little brother, he'd be called Jean, after me." "And if it was a girl, we would call her Jeanine." "But she belongs to you more than she does to me." "The only reason she made it was thanks to you." "We'll name her Françoise." "Are you happy?" "I entrust her to you." "SUBTITLES:" "RED BEE MEDIA FRANCE"