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HAUNTED MINDS
Hi.
I said to call first.
I lost my phone.
Here. For you and the boys.
- Can I come in? - No.
Skender, you can't just turn up.
It hurts them.
You turn up, say you'll be back Sunday, then vanish for months.
You could be dead.
You can't do that to kids.
You just can't.
I understand. Sorry.
Give them these.
Their names are on them.
Ok.
Bye.
- Hi, comrade. - Sergeant.
Not anymore.
Get in.
I don't believe it.
How long now?
Five years.
You're a general now?
Not really.
It's Madam's car.
There's a madam?
- And a sir? - No.
Fancy a couscous?
Between legionnaires.
So you're a chauffeur?
Not only that.
Bodyguard?
I cook too.
I look after the house, repair stuff...
I shop and clean. But I'm no lackey.
What are you?
The man of the house.
That's not her style.
What's her style?
Bourgeois.
Cool.
- Dead boring. - No.
Comfortable.
I'm not with Manon anymore.
She asked me to leave. Two years ago.
No, three years.
I'm homeless since.
I won't spell it out.
I don't booze too much.
I'm still a legionnaire.
I won't die on the street like a dog.
I'm free.
That's what matters, right?
Fate is crazy.
Five years without meeting and now...
same place and time.
It's not fate.
I looked for you.
It wasn't that hard.
Once I got Manon's address, I waited.
- You saw her? - No.
I wanted to see you.
You really missed me?
My boss needs someone like you.
She has an offer for you.
- What? - She'll explain.
I'll introduce you.
The rest is between you.
It's something you can't do?
Exactly.
- I won't do time again, Max. - Wasn't my fault.
Jobs like that for guys like me are never clean jobs.
It's up to you.
You can always meet her.
I guess.
- Alright. - Good.
We'll see a barber and buy you clothes.
I'm not taking her a tramp.
Hello, Madam.
Hello, Max.
Skender.
Madam.
A pleasant drive?
Yes, thank you.
Do you need anything?
No, thank you. See you later.
Have a seat.
Something to drink? Beer? A glass of wine?
Coffee, if possible.
Of course.
That can last hours.
Dogs never tire of chasing a stick.
Or a prey.
They love that.
Hunting, tracking, trailing.
I understand, I'm the same.
I've hunted everything possible.
Lions, bears,
wild boars, even an elephant.
Every kind of prey.
And every way possible.
From a hide, stalking, on a beat.
It's my passion.
A drug, almost.
You can call it a drug.
Milk or sugar?
Nothing, thank you.
Max speaks highly of you.
We're like brothers. I'd be dead without him.
He never told me that.
In the Legion?
No, in Iraq, working for the Americans.
When you were mercenaries?
Contactors.
Isn't it the same?
Not exactly.
You were paid to fight.
- Yes. - So it's the same.
But we won't quibble.
Were you in prison before or after Iraq?
- I'm confused. - Before.
I'd left the Legion for my wife...
But I find civilian life tricky.
- And you met the wrong people? - Yes.
When I got out, Max had left the army.
He was with the Americans, hiring guys for Iraq.
What are you doing now?
A bit of building work.
Undeclared, no doubt?
Yes.
Is it hard?
It's building.
Don't you miss the action?
No.
Max says you're different.
Even as a soldier you were different.
More a warrior.
A hero in the Greek sense.
A sort of demi-god.
Do you like war?
No.
- Really? - Really.
You can tell me. I won't be shocked.
No, I don't like it.
- And fighting? - Neither.
I think you do.
That's your right.
You have children, I think?
Max told you that too?
We have time to talk.
He said I couldn't look after them?
No. Why? I don't need a babysitter.
I cherish my sons.
I'd die for them.
Parents would die for their children.
No idea, I never had children.
And I don't think my mother would die for me.
Would you really die for them?
It's a bit easy.
You say it, knowing it won't happen.
No, you know.
You sense it.
For instance...
if I suggested you die for your children right now,
would you accept?
Yes, but it won't happen.
Why not?
Acts require reasons, and neither of us would gain from it.
I know we would.
How much?
What would you say?
3 million.
Quite a sum.
High self-esteem.
No.
You don't ask what I expect of you?
At that price, anything you want.
You need to know what you're committing to.
Be my prey for a month.
If you're still alive after a month, the money's yours.
If I kill you sooner, we'll give it to your family.
Are you tempted?
Of course, Madam.
We've done a deal.
Some champagne to celebrate?
No, thank you, Madam. I'll have water.
You really won't sit?
I'd rather stand.
Thank you, Max.
May the best win.
Max will be our referee. He'll explain all the details.
It'll be in the Carpathians.
My husband rented a forest for bear.
I've kept it.
It's very pretty.
And big enough to be undisturbed.
The area is 10 km by 15 km.
It's mountainous, with a river and streams.
You'll have maps and the coordinates of three caves.
They're several kilometres apart.
I'll supply them once a week.
In each, you'll have enough for two days.
You can't hunt or fish. That's important.
If you do, we'll put the dogs on your trail.
You'll have an ankle tag.
It'll go off if you try to leave the zone.
Of course,
you cannot be armed.
No stones,
no stakes, no clubs.
Nothing.
But you can defend yourself.
Charge, for instance.
Like buffaloes or elephants.
And hit with your head, fists or feet.
Until death ensues, if you like.
- That wasn't planned, Madam. - Yes, but it's said now.
And what's said is said, right?
Go on, Max.
You get a 12-hour start.
Madam can only move on foot, with a single rifle,
bolt-action, without a scope,
and one box of ammo.
I'll carry my gear myself.
Weapons, supplies, the lot.
I'll be self-sufficient.
Max can't help me.
If I have to step in for any reason, the hunt would end
and you'd keep the full sum.
What says you'll pay if I die?
After all we've been through, can't you trust me?
I want an advance.
- Of course. - One million.
One million now, the second when the hunt begins,
and the rest at the end.
Take it or leave it.
I'll take it.
When does it begin?
The season opens in six months.
Wait until then.
Any other questions?
No.
30 or 31?
- What? - The hunt.
- 30 days or 31? - What does it matter?
It's not the same thing.
After weeks in the cold and rain being shot at,
24 hours matter.
You think you'll last weeks?
Screw what I think. Is it 30 days or 31?
It's my right to know.
A week would be a miracle.
After, you'll lose count.
You don't know that.
She can make the pleasure linger 24 hours more.
At that price, she can.
Besides, she could break a leg. Who knows?
It needs to be set. 30 days or 31, but not a month.
Let's say 30 then.
30.
We say 30.
Here, your keys.
When Madam's bored, we come to live here.
For plays, concerts, art galleries.
Non-stop for three or four days. Sometimes a week.
Then we go back.
What's so funny?
You at the theatre.
I even read books now. And I enjoy it.
You can stay here until you find a place.
For you.
My number's in it.
You had it all planned.
Want a bite to eat?
There's plenty of food.
Madam can turn up anytime, so the fridge is always full.
A guy's paid for that.
A former legionnaire.
You don't know him. A Filipino.
You'll bump into him.
Sorry, I should have warned you.
I felt the same too.
But you get used to it.
You realise it's beautiful.
How can you say that?
Forgotten our comrades?
They were only 20, shit.
They died in our arms.
They died and we're alive.
The guys firing at us were behind those rocks.
That's beautiful?
Where was he?
Maybe he was shooting at us too.
Who will the kids shoot at in 10 years?
Whose throats will they slit?
How can you live with these fucking photos?
These fucking photos remind me peace comes after war.
Children play, flowers grow back. I need that.
- I need to remember time heals. - The hell it does!
Children grow, stop playing and go to war.
And they trample your flowers.
It's always been like that.
Always has been, always will be.
It'll never change.
Maybe.
But I prefer to believe.
And I prefer those images to the ones in my mind.
I once had a comrade
You won't find a better one
See you soon.
In peacetime, in war
We were like two brothers
At the same pace and step
A bullet whistles in the air
Which one will it strike?
He falls to the ground
He lies there in the dust
My heart is torn
Did it all go well?
Yes.
No second thoughts?
No, Madam.
Have you dined?
Yes, thank you, Max.
Do you regret it?
No.
No, no regrets...
Don't mock.
I'm not mocking.
I know what this costs you. A brother in arms matters.
You heard him too.
For him, it's a good deal.
Everyone is happy then.
I'm not.
Allowing him to kill you is wrong.
It spices things up.
There's virtually no chance of that.
Virtually no chance means there's a chance.
I hope so.
You fetched him as he's exceptional, right?
That's how you sold him.
The best possible prey.
The most dangerous too.
Don't underestimate him.
I certainly don't.
You don't hunt lions if you fear getting eaten.
Let's make sure that doesn't happen.
While respecting the rules.
Of course, Madam.
You shouldn't have made me meet him.
You had to make him the offer. I couldn't.
I know, I don't blame you.
But I've heard his voice.
I've seen his eyes, his face,
his emotions on it...
It's no longer the same.
I have to shoot a man I know, with a story, a past, feelings...
I thought you wanted that.
Absolutely.
It doesn't mean it'll be easy.
But if I forgot he's a man, there'd be no interest in it.
I have to remember he has children he loves,
that he's sacrificing himself.
That he's a man, not just a prey smarter than others.
It'd be a crime to forget.
Don't worry.
You never forget.
A photo?
Where were you?
None of your business.
I kept calling. Why didn't you answer?
I'm not a dog who comes when you whistle.
Get used to it.
What is it?
Sign this.
It makes you
unit protection advisor for Madam's group.
She has a group?
Chemicals and mines, factories worldwide.
What you're supposed to protect.
This'll explain.
Countries, what we do there.
It'll help you answer any questions.
Still got your papers?
We'll open you a bank account.
To pay you a salary for the next six months.
From your advance.
Now, get back into shape.
Why, if I won't last a week?
You never know.
You've changed your tune.
I guess you convinced me.
It'd piss you off to give your boss damaged goods.
I won't bust my ass six months just for her.
I'm gonna enjoy life.
I'll eat like a king and sleep like never before.
If I gain 20 kilos, the price won't change.
I thought you'd want to die a man.
As you want.
Exactly. As I want.
From now on, that's how it is.
If you have the balls, we can fight a bout.
You'll see what I can do.
I don't enjoy hitting guys now.
Getting beaten up neither.
I've lost the balls for it.
You prefer museums?
Exactly, I prefer museums.
What have you done?
I introduced you to my boss.
- You sold me. - No.
I introduced you.
She made an offer, you accepted.
I didn't force you. No one did.
Why not give me the Filipino's job?
You'd have got me out of the shit.
Madam wants the best.
Him for housekeeping. You for fighting. Get it?
Too bad.
Hello, Mrs Suarez.
I'll check your blood pressure.
- How do you feel today? - Not great.
Not great?
We'll see.
Hi there.
- What's this number? - It's mine.
Save it, it's my phone.
I've found a job, and an apartment.
Really? Where?
In Paris.
I'll be back later.
That's great. What did you want?
I was thinking...
we could meet up.
- I'll buy you dinner. - I don't want dinner, Sken.
After work, I'm beat. I just go home.
- Coffee, then? - If you want.
I have to go.
Hello, Mr Piedra.
Do you like it?
Hi.
So you've found a real job?
- How did you do it? - Guess.
- I don't know. - It's not that hard.
Max?
I should've known.
How is he?
He's fine.
And you?
Same as usual.
Work, the boys, night duty, the boys,
weekend duty, the boys...
Then all over again.
Routine, I guess.
But it's fine. They're kind.
They know we're meeting?
I was waiting to see you.
No sense in exciting them or worrying them.
They're used to worrying.
And being disappointed too.
I understand.
No, you don't.
You were never around.
You always left without warning.
Weeks without news.
Would you come back?
Should we wait? Put it all behind us?
That was our life with you.
We don't hold it against you. We know we can't change you.
But I need to protect them.
They keep waiting, but I need to prepare them.
I'll wait. Let me know.
You didn't turn up unannounced.
I appreciate it.
I've something to tell you.
I'd like to pay you alimony.
Tell me how much. I have no idea.
Thanks, but I can manage.
- I always have. - I know.
I know that at least.
But now I can.
I want to.
Maybe, but I don't.
Why not?
I make good pay. It won't compensate but...
it'll be easier for you.
I've even taken out life insurance.
- Another risky job? - No, don't worry, it's normal.
Normal...
I swear, it's a real job, in a real company. Look.
Show the boys this.
What'll you do?
Visit factories.
Spot security problems and find solutions.
Visiting all these countries?
A lot of them, yes.
I'm happy for you.
A Drilling isn't bad.
It's too heavy.
Why have two different barrels with just 20 cartridges?
True, but I've always loved this rifle.
Maybe because of the name.
I'll settle for the M12.
It's light and robust.
Just what I need.
Are you coming?
When's he coming?
- When's he coming? - You asked five times.
I already told you. Soon, I don't know.
Maybe never.
Jordi, be nice.
He gets on my nerves.
Will we recognise him?
Of course, we will. Everyone recognises their dad.
Mum said we wouldn't.
It's a turn of phrase. It means he's changed,
but we'll recognise him. He hasn't grown a trunk.
Will he recognise us?
You've changed!
You too.
On the street, I wouldn't have recognised you.
Hi.
Mum, look what Dad bought us.
Nice. Put it in your room.
Jordi, give us five minutes.
Are you crazy?
How much did it cost?
- Money's not a problem. - It is.
It's a problem for me. Do you know how much I make?
You'll ruin everything I taught them.
I didn't think. I'm sorry.
That's your excuse?
I never gave them nice things...
- They were happy. - I bet.
To see them, follow the rules.
I won't let you spoil them.
It was to please them.
It was to please you.
Go now.
We'll talk next time.
Dad!
I made this.
It's for you.
Do you like it?
Yes.
Very much.
Thanks.
Ever gonna stop following me?
Think I didn't see you?
What's up? Can't I spend time with my kids?
- You can. - Great.
As you're here, let's see Manon.
She'll finally believe me and drop all her questions.
- Not my problem. - Yes, it is.
If you won't go, she'll blame me.
She'll try to call you herself.
So let's sort this out now.
I'm busy right now.
Next time.
She wants to thank you for all you've done.
So we'll do dinner, like old times.
I'll call you.
He's going to ditch us.
What kind of idea is that?
Think about it. A million is a lot of money.
Not that much.
For him it is.
Enough to disappear with his family.
They'll vanish without a trace.
I don't think so.
They'd have to change name.
He'd have to explain why.
And where the money's from.
Can you see him telling his wife?
It wouldn't be long before the kids posted on social media.
We'd find them in next to no time.
With his sense of honour, he wouldn't.
Sometimes, Madam, honour doesn't hold up.
It's inexistent. Even for guys like him.
And guys like you?
For me too.
Let's say
we forget honour.
But he can't face losing.
He'll fight me out of duty.
He said he would, and he keeps his word.
You can't control that.
It happens deep in the brain.
Everything else is a pretext.
Even money, it's always a pretext.
Not with the poverty he's known.
Then we agree. He won't give up on two million.
Maybe not...
Certainly not.
Don't dwell on that meal with his wife.
I'll come with you.
I'll be your fiancée.
The legionnaire and the China girl has a ring to it.
I don't think so, no.
He wouldn't laugh.
- Nor me. - You're no fun, neither of you.
Go without me then, but it's a pity.
I won't go.
Yes, you will.
You've no choice.
To stay in charge, you have to go.
- I have to thank you again. - You don't.
I do.
Been here before?
Nice, isn't it?
- But it feels like a show home. - It's furnished.
No time to find a real flat.
You've made too much.
Take the leftovers for the boys.
- Can he really afford this? - Yes.
Even bigger, if he wanted.
I don't believe it.
Homeless to a place like this...
It's impossible. That never happens.
Very few guys have his skills.
I know only him.
And I know people.
He's worth his weight in gold.
I don't believe it, no matter how hard I try.
Even so...
You'll see, he'll screw it all up again.
Sooner or later.
He'll go quiet and disappear.
I don't think so. It's a tailor-made job.
Always on the move, and no boss
to tell him what to do.
Everything good in his life is thanks to you.
You're the best thing to happen to him.
I had no hand.
I wish I was...
But I'm not so sure.
Remember?
Should I?
You took it.
After Côte d'Ivoire, before the Congo. Remember?
The mission, yes...
- That day, no. - We had fish soup!
Speaking of the past...
To our reunion.
Come to meet the boys.
Good idea.
They'll love you.
Keep your family out of this.
Not your sons.
Didn't you know I had kids when you came?
Don't I have to die for them?
Don't play this game.
Not my fault they're unhappy. I didn't abandon them.
Plane ticket.
To Romania to scout the area.
What are you on? Think I'll obey your every command?
That's over, you're no longer my sergeant.
It's not up for debate.
Will you force me?
If the hunt hasn't started, I'm free. Those are the rules.
We leave Tuesday.
I'm free...
I'm not here next weekend.
I have to leave for work.
Not long, ten days or so.
Where?
India.
Cool! Bring me back a Ganesh?
A what?
A god with an elephant's head and four arms.
- Is there such a thing? - Of course.
You know a lot. Where did you learn that?
From my Tamil friends at school.
Will you bring me one?
If I can find one, but not sure.
You will! They're everywhere in India.
Hatred is powerful, it can destroy a country.
And I lived there,
on a farm in the mountains.
Will we go one day?
- Would you like that? - Yeah.
Try it now.
What do you want to be?
I don't know.
A chef, maybe.
- Or an ichthyologist. - What?
An ichthyologist, a fish specialist.
I didn't know.
You've time to think.
Just don't be a soldier or a crook.
You were a soldier?
Yeah.
A crook too.
I've been to prison and I'm not proud of it.
That's why you were unhappy,
because of me and no one else.
I'm sorry.
From now on, everything I do will be for you.
Just promise, you'll never be a crook.
I promise.
- Or a soldier? - No.
- How old are you? - 11.
You're a man now.
I don't think so.
Soon.
You know, my job is dangerous.
I'm very careful but you never know.
If one day I don't come back,
you have to tell your brother that.
Not now, later.
When he's your age.
Can I count on you?
Yeah.
Gifts from her husband.
She never wore them.
And he's dead...
She sold his watches too.
His collection was so vast, he had one for every day of the year.
The watches alone were worth
a hundred times more than all I've ever earned.
After the sale, a guy stalked her.
I took care of it.
Politely, but firmly.
As I know how.
Madam liked that.
She asked me to work for her.
- Since then... - Stop with your stories.
If you miss her, call her.
Just let me eat in peace.
Up at 6 tomorrow.
Don't be long.
Last night.
If you want.
See you this evening.
We're not playing, Madam.
He's a soldier.
He's preparing his defence.
We're losing ground. Tomorrow, it's his.
Game always knows its home ground.
It's only natural he's ahead.
This isn't what we planned.
As long as the hunt hasn't started, he's free.
If he likes, he can stay until September.
Believe me, Madam, we must go elsewhere.
Stop being so afraid. Am I afraid?
You should be.
Fear keeps us alive.
But it stops us from living.
Still afraid of dying?
I don't know.
I think so, yes.
I'm not.
Come on.
Let's go.
Think I killed my husband?
No, Madam.
I believe what you told me.
When I said I wanted to hunt a man,
you didn't wonder?
That he was the first, and I'd got a taste for it?
Never.
It wouldn't change anything.
Not for me.
I didn't kill him.
I never doubted it, Madam.
Max!
Sken!
Morning, Max.
Morning, Madam.
Thank you, Max.
This wasn't you?
No.
Nice one, Skender.
Well played.
Hello.
Get back ok?
Coffee?
Please.
Something to tell me?
Nothing in particular.
I wanted to check in, see how you were doing.
Fine...
Tip-top...
But you've aged, mate.
In three days, you didn't spot me once.
And I kept close.
With the dogs, it'll get tough.
They don't scare me, and neither does she.
To get me, she has to be smarter,
and, even then, it won't suffice.
Let's hope so.
What's this?
Manon's new house. I'm viewing some tomorrow.
I won't be gone long. Don't worry.
I'm not worried.
Why would I be?
FOR SALE
See? They wash with the elephant.
They use its trunk as a showerhead.
Right.
And here, look.
You see? He's a kind of monk.
He keeps one foot up to avoid stepping on insects.
He'd squash them with the other one.
Yes, but only half as many.
These are yours.
Will they be happy here?
They're like cats.
Once they've explored, they won't want to leave.
It needs work.
- School starts soon. - It'll be ready.
Tell me what you want, and I'll take care of it.
I'll do it all, don't worry.
Especially not about money.
You're buying me.
You get me a house, then announce you're moving in, right?
Think that's how it works?
That people can be bought?
I don't want your money, or your house.
I don't give a fuck.
It's too late!
Don't you get it?
You can't make it up to us. What did you think?
You'd come back rich and buy us off? I'd rather die.
I don't want any remorse. It won't console us.
Our wounds are deeper than yours.
They still bleed. They hurt.
Your money will never heal us.
I don't want your love.
It destroys everything!
Go.
Just go!
You had to let it out.
It's done now.
Now you can forgive.
Maybe, but I'll never forget.
I didn't mean to hit you. I was asleep.
It was the guys around me.
I bore the brunt, and now I'm scared.
I'm scared of you, I always will be.
Am I scaring you now?
No.
But I can't sleep next to you.
That doesn't matter.
Just take the house and let me see the boys.
Nothing else.
Jordi's really good. Sometimes, he can peel in one strip.
A good legionnaire peels well.
Would you be a good one?
Yes.
I'm not sure. Your potatoes aren't great.
I can do other things.
What can you do?
Know the Foreign Legion march?
Go for it.
Here come the packs Slung across their backs
The Swiss, Lorraine and Alsace no slack
But the Belgians? Out of line
No sacks on their lazy spines
Hello.
I made some coffee.
Hello.
Thanks for minding them.
I'm sorry, I was at a loss.
No worries, they're good kids.
What about you?
Find what you wanted?
He found it for me.
Today, he did. Yesterday, he didn't.
Tomorrow, who knows...
No one ever knows.
That's Skender.
Jordi, come and see!
Like it?
I dunno.
The rabbit...
pulls to get free, ending up strangled.
See?
Come on, boys, bedtime.
Good night.
Night, Mum.
Good night, darling.
See you tomorrow.
We're crafty
We have flair We're men who can't compare
Even in despair We remain the legionnaires
Come on, boys, lights out.
Stop!
Again.
That's it.
Down you come.
Attack!
I could have let him.
I knew they'd be happy.
After they explored.
I'm happy too.
A happy Skender?
A once-in-a-lifetime event.
August 15th
Should I boil some water?
From now on, we'll eat cold.
Get used to it.
Stay.
They'll wake up soon.
Who cares?
No.
I care.
After, add a little garlic,
butter,
cream...
It'll be delicious.
Steady!
- Alright, little man? - Fine.
You've grown.
Nature suits you.
- You're blooming. - Silly, but that's kind.
That's why I said it.
Hi there.
It's so nice you're here.
Want a tour?
Living here is lovely.
Every morning, a new life begins.
You should live with us.
What would my boss say?
- Am I disturbing? - Not at all.
This is your home too. You're always welcome.
Come on, no arguing.
Good night.
Night, Jordi.
What are you doing here?
I've two weeks left. You came to spoil that?
When I see you, I hear dogs.
See how they've changed?
It's just the start.
Every day, they're happier. So am I.
I see that.
I don't think it's just the fresh air.
Am I wrong?
Is it that obvious?
If so, then the boys must have noticed.
We should tell them.
No.
Why not?
It's not the right time.
I understand.
See you tomorrow.
Understand now?
I'm here to protect them.
They can't get attached to their father.
You won't come back, Sken.
No chance.
Madam is even more ruthless.
What do you expect?
So am I, ten times more. A hundred times...
It makes no difference.
Think of them.
Now they know you love them.
You've given them everything. That's all you can do.
Tomorrow, I'll say we're needed in Peru.
Then we'll leave.
Then again, we can stop all this.
Sometimes it's braver to choose to live.
Until now, you've never chosen anything.
Always an officer who decided for you. You obeyed.
Today, you can chose to live. It's up to you.
That's the crux of it all.
To live or die, nothing else.
Do you want to raise your boys,
or be an absent father, who left them behind?
With three million euros.
Fuck the money.
So you say.
You don't give a damn.
As long as Madam is happy, people can die.
You've never had to beg.
To see the contempt of those who toss you change.
To fight for survival
when you're broke and dreaming of your next cent.
Counting, day and night, even in your sleep.
Until the day you stop,
and die on the street unnoticed.
So, my children won't beg,
no matter what.
I'll die for that if I have to.
Don't you understand you're what they need most?
Get a job.
And if you can't,
do housework, shopping, gardening.
Manon's life will be easier.
Isn't that what you want?
You'll keep the house, I'll deal with Madam.
You won't be rich but you'll live. You'll live with them.
You care if I'm shot?
Six months ago you didn't.
I haven't changed. I'm the same man.
Something must have. If it's not me, what?
Who?
The sergeant I knew, he didn't read,
he didn't go to museums,
but to him, rich and poor were alike.
You didn't exist six months ago.
You were a phantom, not a father.
You never were.
It made no difference if you were dead or alive.
What's different now is that your boys have a father.
Don't take that from them.
You won't get away with it.
And neither will she.
The sword is unsheathed, now dip it in blood.
I'm not sure it'll be mine.
You can't imagine what I've become. There's no prey like me.
I'll take down her dogs, tear them to shreds with my teeth.
How far will she go? Do you know? No.
Neither does she, nor I, nor anyone.
I want to know. Only the hunt will show us.
I'm not giving up.
You can tell her.
We argued. He's not coming back.
Why?
Who cares? He's gone, that's all.
You told me things before.
You'd come and go,
but you trusted me.
That's all over now. You talk but you say nothing.
He didn't come just to see us.
He came for the next mission. My last.
That's why we argued.
He'll look like an idiot to his boss.
Is that it?
That's it.
Why can't we tell the boys we're back together?
I don't want to disappoint them.
We need to be sure.
I'm sure.
I know.
But I've never been able to settle.
I've always left, looking for who knows what.
I may not be able to stay anywhere forever, even with you.
I'm not sure.
That's why maybe I won't come back.
If I feel I can't stay with you forever,
it's better I never come back.
I don't want you to suffer again.
Everything you say is bullshit.
Go, come back, leave for good. Do what you like.
I'm not sure I'll still love you.
Skender...
As long as you're here, we'll pretend.
If it's their last summer with you, it'll be the best ever.
Hello, Madam.
Hello, Max.
Yes?
I didn't say anything.
There's something you want to say.
- Has he changed his mind? - No.
Well then?
I didn't think you'd go this far, Madam.
You saw yourself,
I can't keep up anymore.
It's the same for him.
He's aged.
You're hunting an old dog, Madam.
The rules were already unfair.
Now, there's no point.
You won't enjoy it.
You're right.
Forget the Mauser.
Last time, it was a boar in Ardennes.
Even with an arrow in its side, it still ran.
I'd stalked it for hours.
In the end, I knifed it.
A fine hunt.
You can't do that.
Why not, exactly?
You want to even the odds.
With a bow, I'd have to get within 30 metres.
To do that, no dogs.
His chances multiply. What's the problem?
It's a different death.
He didn't sign up to be stabbed.
You asked me to be referee,
I won't let you.
You don't get to decide.
It's between him and me.
You enforce the rules, you don't write them.
We'll call him and see what he says.
Does that suit you?
If he accepts, we'll do as you wish.
Exactly.
Thank you, Max. That will be all.
You may go.
Don't forget to change the washer
Inside.
Max?
Thank you for everything you taught me. Farewell.
What was it?
Nothing.
Give up. For them.
NEVER
Don't say anything.
I've missed you.
So have I, Madam.
Don't leave me.
I'll be back.
I'll be right back.
I'll be back.
Gently.
Gently, Madam.
Gently.
You won't leave again?
No.
Never again?
Never again, Madam.
Swear it to me.
I know if you swear it,
you won't abandon me.
I swear.
The day before I left, a message told me there'd be no hunt this year.
Nor next year, or ever.
I never saw Max again,
nor Madam.