"TROUBLED WATERS" "Jean Sauvart" " Lost at sea - 20 years old " "Are you coming?" "Old man Sauvart!" "I found you." "I saw 3 guys put up posts at the fishing grounds." "Recognize them?" " No." "But, they headed to Courtils." " Always the same..." "Posts mean fishing nets are not far..." "Smells like Toupin!" "I don't know!" "But we'll be duped soon!" "They want more beatings!" "Tomorrow it won't be fists and sticks!" "I have limits!" " Should I get the mates?" " No, wait for me!" "So, you don't say hello?" "I'm happ y to see you, Augusta." "Come with me." "Augusta!" "Good evening, Ernest." "What are you doing here?" " l've come back." " Well, that's something else!" "Idiot!" "You had the guts to leave this cursed house, the old cretin and this sad village." "And you're back for more..." "You're crazy!" "Keep quiet!" "It doesn't impress me." "But you really disgust me!" "I thought you were lucky to be free." "I was sick with jealousy." "At night, I dreamt of driving away as fast as I could... I went everywhere." "There were trains in the village..." "They'd whistle!" "It made me want to go far, far away..." "And then, I'd wake up." "And that bastard was always putting me down." "I imagined you in paradise!" "Dancing, the movies..." "Living in palaces with bistros on every floor..." "And now you're here!" " Where's the old man?" " With Moinard." "What?" "It hasn't grown back!" "You're angry!" "You don't like me!" "I disgust you because I'm crippled?" "I know I'm not handsome." "That's why you preferred Jean." "But I'm not like him..." "I'm alive!" "Difficult, since you prefer your brothers dead!" "Ernest, shut up!" "Don't you know?" "Things have changed in the house." "You'll see..." "At night, the floor in the attic creaks!" "And the fire suddenly goes out!" "Like a candle!" "Strange sounds come from the doors." "It's Jean!" "Jean wants an explanation and I want justice for my lost arm!" "You're happ y." "You came back to find a ghost!" "Shut up!" "They say he lives in the mill." "But it's not true..." "he's everywhere!" "There!" "No, there!" "Ernest!" "Crazy!" "Where did you spend the night?" "At the mill." "Why?" "That's a strange question." "People don't care about me anymore." "And father?" "Oh, him... since you left, we don't speak... well, hardly." "What tragedy will make him change!" "Augusta, I'm sorry about last night." "I didn't expect to see you." "You caught me off guard." "You still drink?" "Yes, I can't resist." "And the sea air, it dries me out." "That damned sea!" "It burns my throat, so I drink and become crazy." "I'm weak!" "Poor kid." "Are you still mad at me?" "No." "Yes you are, I can feel it." "Mad at what I said about Jean?" "It hurt me, but I'm over it." "So, are we friends?" "Yes." "This is something else!" "I'm really strolling with a girl!" " You never do?" " You're joking!" "They'd be ashamed!" "I'm always alone." "I yell to keep myself company." "Like dogs who bark at waves, and who try to bite the foam in vain." " Why stay here barking?" "Go away!" " But where to?" " Anywhere, far away..." " l'm not good at anything." "Here, I can dabble with tourists and make tips." "You can do that anywhere." "If I left, I'd just come back, like you." "It's not the same thing." "I have a reason." "You didn't forget?" "I really tried to." "I left for that." "At first, I worked like a dog in Paris." "The days were ok..." "One night, I went out and met a sailor." "He looked like Jean." "I spent the night with him." "I didn't want to leave him." "But he also went away..." "And then?" "Then there were others... and others, to try to forget..." "But you can't if you've loved." "You loved him more than me, that was hard." "I raised him, like a child." "He didn't need anything." "He needed me!" "He was handsome and in love!" "That killed him." "You're alive!" " You blame me for that?" " You can't understand." "He was getting married, you'd have done the same." "I never could have loved anyone as much as him..." "Do you love him more now that he's dead?" "Listen to me, Ernest." "Jean belonged to me." "I suffered this past year..." "He reproached me leaving, so I'm back." "I'll do anything to know how he died." "And afterward?" "Repair my aching heart!" "It's over for him." "My living arm still thinks about the other!" "Hello Ernest!" " Who's that?" " A nutcase." "She paints the sea." "The sea, imagine that!" " Do you like her?" " l don't know." "She's nice to me." " What have you done this year?" " You'll tease me." "Why?" "Tell me anyway." "I learned how to read and write." "You're not laughing?" "No, you were right to do so!" "That's nice!" "She said so too but I didn't believe her." "I thought she was kidding." " So what are you going to do now?" " Look..." "See those guides over there." "They're all lame." "Well, if I continue to learn, I could be a guide at Mont St. Michel." "Take a look." "They have nice uniforms!" "Ulysse's bell..." "High tide, we have to return!" "Hello Ulysse." "I'm happ y you came this way." "I came this way on purpose to see you." "Augusta, you shouldn't play with words." "The horizon is giant here, you must see things!" "It's always the same for me." "The tide goes out, comes in... I warn those out on the shores." "You know what happens at high tide!" "You've never come here." "I'm here because I need you." "You know how my brother died!" "Yes, I know." "So?" " l can't tell you." " Why?" "Ask your father." "I'd like to..." "He's always been violent..." "More so, since the day he returned alone." "Death at sea is a secret not belonging to man." "You must tell me!" "I don't recognize you." "You're even more beautiful, you're a woman." "I beg you, answer me!" "Don't make me tell you how you've changed..." "Your skin is like sand." "I can't go on Ulysse." " l have to know!" " What use is it to know?" "Deliverance from this pain." "Perhaps to punish evil... I'd like to help you, you know." "But, I can't." "What belongs to Sauvart is not mine." "You will tell me!" "I'll reward you..." "You can have me... I'm really glad you're here." "Do you hear that?" "Strange, it's as if the wind was really crying." "What terrible luck!" "So young and so tragic..." "A cripple at home..." "it's dead weight." "I wasn't talking about Ernest." "Moinard, I like you." "You, alone, believe in me." "But never bring up Jean if you want to stay friends." "Never!" "Hey Rudan!" " How are you?" " As you can see." " You lost an arm?" " What do you think?" " How much do I owe you?" " 427." " lt's been 1 0 years." " You count years." "What luck!" "Here, one or ten years is the same thing." " Why are you here?" " Bring me the change." "Passing through." " Life away... agrees with you." " lt has its ups and downs." " What about that?" " lt's not mine." " You nicked it?" " No." " lt's part of a scheme, get it?" " No." "Avranches, Rennes... a total slump!" "I brought the car to do business here..." "Nothing doing here..." "People don't change." "The earth stands still..." " No deals to be made?" " That's all you think about." "It's my job." "What is it exactly?" "Here... did you close the fuel cap?" "Yes, but I'll take another look." "So, what's your work?" " lt's ok?" " Yes sir." "Thanks pal." "Must be wary not to dirty one's hands." "Deals are everywhere, just have to get them." "Or get snagged..." "You're all the same." "Never making the most of things..." "Yeah, right... we always get caught." "Not with me!" "I'm not asking you to work... I just need tips..." "You'll collect your share." " Rudan, you're serious?" " Yes." "How about an advance?" " You still live at the mill?" " Yes, still." "Think about it till tomorrow." "I get it..." "You're broke but acting like a millionaire." "I think I like you!" "Were you crying?" "No." "I don't know what's up with you... but it scares me." "We grew up learning how to fend for ourselves." "It's true Augusta, I can be ill natured." "I was severe..." "too severe, I know." "but I meant well." "Your mother's death was not easy." "It was too soon for her to leave." "This house is not big... but it was less empty before." "I really missed you, Augusta." "It seemed like years..." "although it was just one." "I feel so old, so tired... I need someone I can depend on." "You'd be just right... but I want you to be happ y." "Father, you must tell me how Jean died." " Hello!" " Evening!" "Have a seat!" "We're all here." "I called you here for l have news." "Posts have been mounted on the grounds, on our fishing terrain!" "I went to see with Moinard." "When Ulysse's bell sounded, their nets weren't out yet." "Not again!" "Blasted, who is it?" " Always the same." " You don't know if it's Toupin." "You know two crooks in town?" "Here's what we'll do." "We'll leave now." "We'll sleep in the hut." " At dawn, we'll let them have it!" " l don't agree!" "Attacking them will get us nowhere." "We'll be fried in court." " What do you say?" " La Chapelle may be right." "Did we rent that terrain or not?" "So, the salmon belong to us, right?" "Yes." "For once the law is on our side." "No one is forced to come." "Listen Moinard, if the others go, so will we." "Tomorrow you'll go to Aunt Julie's." " Cecile!" " Hello Augusta." "You've returned to the village?" "So, you're getting married..." " Aunt Julie told me." " lt's true." "You barely cried for my brother." " He died because of you!" " That's not true!" " You're a tart!" " You're one to speak!" "You Sauvarts only open your mouths to yell!" "I didn't want to share Jean's memories with a girl like you." "Now he's mine, all mine." "You loved him?" "You too..." "Tart!" "is Ernest Sauvart home?" "excuse me Miss, is Ernest Sauvart home?" "No, he's not home." "Who are you?" "I'm Ernest's sister." " What else?" " Oh nothing." "You are very pretty." "You have time to kill, huh?" "Here..." "Hold this for me." " What's your name?" " Augusta." "Suits you well." "You're not bad for a country girl." "You hold your own." "Don't waste your time." "Now what?" "Mont St. Michel is splendid from here!" "A nature lover too?" "No, but this view is worth a fortune." "A real smooth talker... I like you more and more..." "Too bad it's not reciprocal." "Women... they just need time." "I can wait." "Augusta!" "I forgot about Ernest." "Where can I find him?" "Dawdling at St. Michel." "Hello Mr. Sauvart, you haven't changed!" "Don't you recognize me?" "I can smell you miles away." "Why are you here?" "I came to see Ernest." "Hanging out with Ernest." "The last thing my son needs..." "Go!" "There's no room for people like you on this earth." "You never know whom you might need." "Need you?" "Don't get ideas in your head!" "Enough now!" "Get out of here!" "I don't ever want to see you here again!" "I'm dead serious!" "So, how did it go?" "We tore their net to pieces." "We gave them a good thrashing." "Moinard got Toupin..." "where it hurts!" "He won't be messing with us for a while." " Did you go to Julie's?" " Yes." "What does she have to say?" "Here's the book." "Moinard's a good fella, honest and courageous." "Did you see!" "Three days without fish!" " Julie will never change." " Yes." "We argued." "Don't you want to know what she said?" "I'm listening." "So?" "We fought over Jean." "What business is it of hers?" "She just repeats what she hears." "Don't get angry..." "Why are you telling me all this rubbish?" "Why?" "That's why you're back?" "Yesterday you cried and lied, today you prattle!" "It's like an interrogation!" "Just like a woman!" "If you have something to say..." "Go ahead!" "I'll tell you..." "But when I'll be sure." "Thank you." "You won't cancel?" "Tomorrow at the Beauvoir crossing." "I'll be there waiting." "Ernest, you promise?" "Yeah, I promise." "Hey pal, you sure are a mystery..." "So, no deals to be made here?" " There are two at your house!" " You're kidding." "First there's Augusta." "You have to deal with her for that." " And your house." " My house?" "The little mill, the panorama..." "A gold mine for tourists." "Imagine the old man's face if buses come up there." "What do you know?" "You'll slide him a note..." "No way!" "I don't like violent sports." "It's an honest proposal." "I'll pay..." "You don't know him!" "Everything's for sale." "But not everybody's house." "Well, too bad." "I was just trying to do you a favor..." " Didn't you ask me for an advance?" " This is too risky!" "You have to take risks when it comes to deals!" "With some family gossip, we could control your father." "That's no deal, that's blackmail!" "It's business!" " Did you score?" " Yes and how!" "And she supports me." "With your face?" "Do you have a problem with my face?" " l was just joking!" " l don't like jokes." "We're not meant to get along." "So long!" "What?" "That's all I needed." "I can't stomach them!" "See, we do get along." "Lunch?" "No, I'm changing." "I'm going to work." "You're working now?" "Yeah, I'm gonna fish on the slag heap." "At least I won't see this." "Imbecile!" "Please tell me the truth!" "Ulysse!" "Tell me Ulysse, now you can speak." "Tell me!" "Tell me how Jean died." "Stop it!" "Please stop!" "What I don't understand is why he didn't ring the bell earlier." "He sees the tide come in, that's why he's there!" "Three kids at once!" "I'm going to try to find them." "Good evening!" "Look at that!" "It doesn't matter if you work or don't here." "Where did you fish?" " At the slag heap!" " Alone?" "Well, yeah." "Did you see anyone?" "No." "So you don't know." "Know what?" "I stopped at Cafe Beauvoir..." "Boy, they were heated up!" "Hey!" "Then I heard the bell go off." "Do you know what it was for?" "Three kids are missing near the slag heap." "Now that's something, always the same ones!" "It's always drunks, lovers or kids!" "First of the season... I don't get how you didn't see the scouts!" "The what?" "Oh, the scouts!" "Yeah, I saw them hanging around." "The racket they made..." "All that yelling!" "It's impossible to have peace even in the boonies." "I hope you didn't forget how to make fish soup!" "What did you do when the tide rose?" "Well, I stopped fishing!" " Did you warn them?" " Yes, I waved to them." "You waved to them?" "Yes!" "I even yelled to them!" "You yelled?" "They were too busy playing to hear me." "Why didn't you go get them?" "There was water up to my calves." "I ain't no hero!" "Son of a bitch!" "You damned bastard!" "How could I have known?" "I know why you didn't go!" "You let them drown because they were with priests!" "That's not true!" "Murderer!" "Murderer, right..." "You're not one to talk!" "What did you say?" "It's the whole village that says so." "When you leave together, you come back together..." "Dirty rat!" "I'm going to kill you!" "You attack me because I have one arm!" "Go ahead!" "Hit me!" "Get out and never set foot here again!" "Can I finish my soup?" "Get the hell out!" "Another reason to go back!" "If I don't go, who'll look for the kids?" "Might as well admit it's over." "I don't get old man Sauvart!" "What don't you get?" "Isn't it odd to be out alone at this hour?" "He knows very well there's no hope." "That doesn't keep him from looking, why?" "Last year, the night he left his son, remember how it ended?" "Why all these harmful words?" "He looked everywhere, in the depths, the banks..." "For 3 days and nights... lt's not normal to return alone!" "His young son caught in the tide, and not him!" "It's not normal!" "Don't speak like that!" "Go tell him you don't trust him!" "No way!" "You tell him!" "You make me laugh." "We all know Sauvart is incapable of ugly business." "Don't you recognize me?" "Come have a drink." "What's wrong?" "Come on, let's take care of that." "A double Calvados in a large glass!" "Good evening..." "Leave the bottle." "And that's all of it." "He kicked me out." "Can you believe it?" "Just because I spewed out the truth!" "He didn't like that!" "He would've shot me, that old brute!" "He'd have also killed me!" "It's not over!" "I'll spill the truth all over and then we'll see..." "Filthy brute!" "It's always been like that..." "Little, we were always trembling." "He worked my mother to death." "I loved her." "She understood everything." "Well, I don't really remember, but I'm sure, I feel it." "She protected us... lf she were still alive, I'd have my two arms..." "Jean would be alive and Augusta wouldn't be a slut." "We would be so happ y!" "You're a nice fellow..." "You listen without telling me to shut up." "Once in awhile it feels good." "You know, I'm not drunk." "You see, Rudan, you're a friend." "You're genuine, the best..." "That's what I always wanted... a friend." "You're not sleeping?" "It's over, they were swept away for sure." "Gone forever." "Why do you stare at me mutely?" "You're thinking of Jean?" "It's normal after a day like today." "I also think of him." "It doesn't change anything, I'm always thinking." "That's why you left... I know it." "That's also why you came back." "I know that too." "You're suspicious and ready to accuse." "Not just you..." "it's been going on for a year." "They all talk about it behind closed doors." "They're all suspicious just like you." "Even my mates, I can no longer fight..." "Today, it's all over for me." "You're right, I pushed him in the water, Augusta." "What?" "Oh, it's you!" "What do you want?" "You look sulky!" "is that all you have to say?" "So, leave me alone!" "I'm sleeping!" "What's wrong with you?" "Did he kick you out also?" "No, I left." "You couldn't care less!" "Don't worry, it'll work out." "We'll call Rudan." "Bravo Ernest, it's nice of you... coming?" "No." " Why not?" "What's wrong?" " Nothing." " But, Ernest..." " l'm leaving, but not with you." "I'm going with him." "Tell me, I'd like to know... well..." "Did you love me?" "Why ask me that now?" "Where are you going?" "Depends, might be back soon..." "Now we're off to Rennes to see a police acquaintance." "I have some information for him... lt's worth the trip." "Can I come?" "You're kidding!" "You've changed your mind about me?" "Ok?" "If she comes, she's in on it." "First, why'd she leave the brute?" "You didn't come this morning?" "We hoped you would." "It's because you couldn't." "We had a good catch..." "But then we saw the terrible..." "Ulysse hung himself." "He was always an odd one." "Madness is not what killed Ulysse." "It's remorse." "One must be strong, and perhaps one must not be alone." "Mr. Sauvart, I've wanted to talk to you for some time, it's about Augusta." "I'd like to marry her, if you consent, of course." "Don't count on it." "Why?" "She wouldn't want to?" "Augusta is gone." "Where did she go?" "What did I tell you?" "Get out!" "And if it a were policemen instead of me?" "You'd receive them like that?" "What are you up to?" "You'll end up thanking me..." "You're lucky l met Ernest and Augusta." "They'd have been up to no good..." "You never know whom you might need!" " Get the hell out!" " Did you hear him?" "Easy does it!" "I'm a nice guy but don't push me!" "Mr. Sauvart, you talk too much." "You're the first one to say so." "When it's said you killed your son, what's that called?" "I don't want to do you harm, I'm open-minded." "But nevertheless, that's..." "that's not wise." "I say:" ""he talks too much"!" "But I don't hold grudges and I'm not the kind of guy to turn you in." "There's your kids who won't live here anymore." "And I ask you, where will they go?" "Be reasonable." "You'd be better in a retirement home or in prison?" "We only want what's best for you." "The nuns will pamper and coddle you." "You'll have friends to talk to." "On Sundays, we'll come visit." "We'll bring honey and tobacco." "Don't make that face!" "It's all about paternal love." "You can entrust me with them, I like them." "And I won't leave them." "Let's be done with it." "This is all very... very difficult for me." "Run along and pack a small bag, I'll wait for you... and then bring you there in my car." "There you have it." "I'd like to kick you out of here now!" "If I speak, it's not for you, nor for me... nor for you, Moinard," "it's for Jean." "It all started at the Beauvoir ball, one Sunday." "I was told Jean was only dancing with Cecile," "Toupin 's daughter." "I didn 't believe it." "So... I went down to the ball and was well decided to put an end to this story." "But when I saw Jean dancing with Cecile, he seemed so happy, my poor child," "I no longer had anything to say... I was just about to go back home when Toupin came." " So, do you love her?" " Yes." " And does she love you?" " Oh yes!" "Why didn't you tell me this before?" "I was afraid to." "Are you angry?" "There are other girls just as pretty." "I don't see them." "With her life is cheery." "Without her, all is gray." "As soon as I leave her, I want her again." "Are you angry?" "It wouldn't matter!" "If it's for your happiness, I have nothing to say." "Apparently, Cecile is a serious girl." "If her father and I don't agree, it's not about us." "Father." "Perhaps Cecile and I could sort things out." "If he cares about his daughter's happiness, we'd have to give in." "I for one would." " Has she told her father?" " She's afraid too." "What'll we do?" "When the wind blows, it's heads or tails... I'm ready. lt's my duty." "I'll take care of this." "So." "You know that my son sees your daughter." "Really?" "I thought Cecile told you." "You know girls..." "they're always chattering..." "Jean and Cecile are in love." "I've come to see what we're going to do with them." "Go to your room." "Now let's talk between men." "Do you have a proposition?" "We could take a look... lf it's worth it." "Let's look at the pros and cons." "It all depends." "The present is important." "First of all, and then what comes after..." "When there's a will, there's a way." "I'm not saying the contrary..." "Do you know the CherrueiX fishery?" "At Julie's?" "It's Jean's." "He inherited it from his mother." "We Won't get very far With just that, what else?" "He'll work." "Not for long time..." "He hasn't done his military service." "And that's not all, where will they live?" "I won't take them." "I will." "You'll be somewhat crowded!" "Where'll you put an extra bed?" "If you're so hospitable with these youngsters, what'll happen when Augusta marries?" "What a zoo your house will be!" "I need to think this over." " You're seeing my daughter today?" " Yes, Mr. Toupin." "She'll give you my answer." "I left Toupin 's heavy-hearted." "For the first time in my life, I was humiliated and over nothing." "We couldn 't expect anything from the bastard." "He only listened to his rancor, he was void of feelings." "I was sad to see my little Jean, who clung on to his idea of happiness." "It was hard to watch and follow him." "He had forgotten the insults, he only thought about his encounter with Cecile." "I knew what he was thinking." "He thought that because Toupin said he could see Cecile, he'd accepted the idea of them together." "I didn 't have the courage to tell him that he should be wary instead of hopeful." "That would've hurt him too much." "And he left me to go meet up with her." "Augusta was waiting at home, anxious about our meeting." "She understood immediately that it didn 't go so well." "I saw her smile..." "Jean can wait." "He's better off here than with that snob." "You really don't want him to get married?" "She has besotted him." "They're pathetic together." "I can't tolerate that." "Who wants some fish?" "That's what I call work!" "For once I bring some home, I was a hit!" "I fished all day on the slag heap." "And on the way back, I passed by the fishing terrain." "There were lots of people." "First, I thought they were tourists." "But, no, they weren't." "It was Toupin and his clan setting their nets." "Isn't that your terrain?" "That's how Toupin sent me his answer." "Everything will work out." "Little Jean, I already have the answer." "Yes?" " They set nets on my terrain." " No!" "Yes they did." "He saw them!" "But it's not possible!" "Cecile said it was ok if you didn't change your mind ." "Bastard!" "His daughter for my terrain, without asking!" "Enough of this sentimentality!" "I won't get angry with you because you hurt!" "But it's an eye for an eye!" "He hits, we hit back!" "Tonight we'll destroy his nets!" "And you're coming!" "I went with you for you..." "now it's your turn!" "No, I won't go!" "Come on!" "Get ready!" "No!" "Dirty rascal!" "I'll drag you to the nets!" "You'll come and you'll stay and I'll tie you to a post!" " Papa!" " Shut up!" "It goes without saying, I should never have become angry." "Stop!" "The battery!" "Oh shut up!" "I'm trying to pass the time!" "What a stupid idea Rudan had accepting you!" "What the heck is he doing?" "It's been over an hour!" "That's what he calls:" ""be back in a flash!"" "Something fishy is going on..." "What if by chance he was shot?" "We'd have heard it." "Not so sure with this fog..." " Go find out." " No!" "Then leave me alone!" "I did as I said I would." "I grabbed his collar and dragged him to the grounds, just as he was... bareheaded, in his jacket, without his basket I tied him up as said because I had to... so he'd know where his place was!" "In front of him, I destroyed Toupin 's nets." "I was so busy taking revenge, I didn 't realize..." "Evidently!" "I should've known he wasn't on his way home." "Dad!" "I know night at Mont St. Michel." "But I'd never seen as much fog in the bay as there was that night." "The fog blinded us." "Turning in circles..." "I was exhausted." "Dad!" "I can't go on!" "Save yourself!" "We're almost back home!" "The sea is here!" "We'll make it if the water doesn't reach our mouths!" " Jean!" " Let's go?" "Take this, you'll float!" "No, keep it!" "I'll be fine!" "I said take it!" "Are you going to obey or not?" "I misjudged my son." "I didn 't know what he was worth." "He was capable of dying to save me, even if it was all my fault." "That's how I pushed him in the water." "Moinard, there's nothing more terrible!" "Everyday, I think of it over and over again." "Every night..." "He didn't have his basket because I dragged him out!" "There's nothing harder..." " Where is Augusta?" " l don't know." "Where is Augusta?" "If you really want to know, she's waiting in the car." "Forgive me for what I did... for wanting to be a fair man." "I've come for you." "Your father needs you, he's alone." "He is not guilty." "No... he is not guilty." "He only has you... and me." "Come on." "Subtitles:" "Karen Nathanson"