"FOR GERARD AND ALAIN…"
There's a bus stop on your left, out the door.
I'm okay. My bro is picking me up.
Okay.
So the train is running again?
Yes, it started about a month ago.
But it won't last for long.
You should see those guys.
They work super-fast.
I changed the shocks, you know.
-You got some cyclos? -Yes.
-How much did he charge you? -Fifteen hundred.
He screwed you over, Icham.
There's three hours of labor.
Hello.
-How's it going, Francis? -I'm good.
Where are you?
In here. Come help me.
You have to help me.
They're asking if the redness is pronounced. I can't see.
It's a treatment for herpes.
I have to fill out a questionnaire.
They say it causes redness at the nape and joints
and I have to assess how pronounced the redness is.
They're manufacturing a drug against herpes that'll give you eczema?
That's why they're testing it.
So?
-Is the redness pronounced? -Yes.
They care if it's infected or festering?
Is it infected?
No. It's barely red.
I'm going to make some coffee.
There is some already made in the kitchen. I'm coming.
Today, several regions are going to feel the heat,
with temperatures reaching up to 34 degrees Celsius in the South.
This heat wave is expected to last at least another week.
… heavy thunderstorms.
It's going to be delicious. Stay with us, if you want. It's almost ready.
… let's enjoy those last few days of nice weather together.
-When was he supposed to get out? -At nine.
It's almost 11:30. What's he doing?
There must be formalities to complete.
Plus, there are always traffic jams.
You know they won't take the highway. They'll take the old railway shortcut.
It saves at least 20 minutes. They should have been here an hour ago.
Calm down a bit, please. I'm sure they're on their way.
You don't want to stay for lunch?
Keep busy and tidy up the house a little.
-You could make his bed? -What?
And why not prepare him a nice, warm bubble bath?
Stop kidding me.
This little thing is fun.
I don't know if it's fun, but I know it's useful.
Stop playing with it. You'll break it.
How can you wear so many layers in this heat?
Okay, well, I'm going to go.
You could at least have said hello. You're not polite. Francis is a nice guy.
-Here. This is for the bike. -Thank you.
-When will you bring the car back? -Tonight.
Okay.
Zico…
-No, never mind. -What?
Salut, José.
-Abdel! -Samir!
-How's it going? -Good.
You should go see your father before
he ends up breaking his neck looking out the window.
All right, come in.
Are you hungry? I have leftover--
No. But thank you so much.
-Coffee? I was about to make some. -Yes, I want one.
Now, be careful.
-It's really hot. -Thank you.
I don't understand this coffeemaker.
Sometimes, the coffee is scorching, sometimes it's lukewarm.
It's still under warranty. I'll ask your brother to exchange it.
-You know he works at the grocery store? -He told me.
It seems to work well for him.
You look well. You seem to be in shape.
I'm good.
I like it better like this.
Isn't it? That's what I thought.
I got tired of the old wallpaper. It had started to buckle. So…
Isn't too…
No, I like it.
That's my factory passing by.
They are dismantling the whole factory, bit by bit.
Tonight…
Tonight, we're supposed to have dinner at Maria's with your brother.
She has a lot a paella left over. She wants us to finish it with her.
I'll tell her no. Unless you want to go…
Let's go. Why not?
Well, okay then.
Good.
-How's it going? -How's it going?
-So? -Oh, Samir.
-Are you taking a nap? -Well…
What? Don't you recognize me?
Don't you recognize me?
-Do you think he recognizes me? -Yes, he does.
-That guy is still here? -He won't budge.
Thanks for the money you sent.
-Don't mention it. -No, I swear, thanks.
-I wish I could have done more. -I know.
Come on. Let's go for a drink.
You know how much he charged him, that bastard?
Let's sit here.
Good day, gentlemen. What will it be?
A beer.
On tap, or bottle?
-Bottle! -Bottle.
-And for you, sir? -Coffee for me.
Noussa doesn't run the bar anymore?
No, he went back home, Noussa. This guy took over.
I'd have come see you--
Abdel, leave it. Please, leave it.
Just wait here for a sec, please.
Don't worry about that. Put your money away. Here, it's my treat.
Listen, Abdel, next time you need to make a delivery,
do it by yourself.
Come on. It's safe.
-Here. -Asshole.
Where are you going?
Hey!
-You want to taste one? -Yes.
This cheese is from the Ardèche region, made with…
-Go help the others afterwards. -Okay.
-Why are you here? -What's that on your head?
It's Cheese Week. See the aisle end display?
No, didn't see the aisle end display.
I came to get some wine. Don't forget we dine at Maria's tonight.
All right. I'll be home soon.
See you tonight.
Where is he?
What's your business with Zico? You owed him some money?
-For the shocks. -Turn it down, José, it's too loud.
Hey! Where are they?
I paid him 1200 euros for the shocks.
All dead.
So, Samir, you start tomorrow?
Yeah.
-You kill them all? -Yes!
It's a tough job.
So?
-You told him about the costumes? -No.
The thing is, we have to wear costumes
depending on what the sale of the week is.
Today they dressed up as mice.
It's Cheese Week.
I bet they'll put feathers up his ass for Poultry Week.
They'd never dare to do that with a union.
You guys had a union back then. It didn't stop the factory from closing.
I'm not going to stay there my whole life. It's temporary.
That's right. You're going to wash dishes in a dive bar in Morocco.
What do you want to do, Icham?
Why don't you tell her?
-As it happens, I have a buddy-- -A friend.
He thinks he found a dishwasher job for him in Marrakech.
Since then, he's been trying to learn Arabic.
A triumph.
He sounds like he's coughing.
Have you ever heard him?
Yes. But that's okay. He's leaving in six months.
I'll be better there.
At least I'll feel at home. You see?
-You'd feel at home there, you say? -Yeah.
Oh yeah? What's wrong with this generation? You were born here.
You are always fronting, saying, "I wanna go back home." Come on.
You don't know what you are talking about. You never even went back home.
You won't last five minutes there.
Your mother arrived here when she was 15.
Her father worked on the assembly line with mine.
He stayed in France for over 35 years.
When she died, she decided to be buried here, in France.
Do you get what I mean?
She felt her home was here.
Don't forget we're going to Noussa's tonight.
I promised him we'd be there. It's Thérèse's birthday.
Right, yeah.
Are we going?
How old is Thérèse?
-Maybe 55. -At least.
-I'd say 60. -No, less.
-Thérèse? -Yes, a lot less than 60.
-Sixty. -Sixty, oh yeah.
I can't say…
She's younger than that.
With makeup, she could pass for 59.
When she wears her red leather pants…
-You think they suit her? -Yes, they do.
No, seriously, how can anyone wear those pants?
-It's from Serge! -Yes, happy birthday!
-Thank you! -Happy birthday!
Enjoy!
Very good.
Again.
Okay, very good. Again.
No. Not that.
This.
Very good.
-Yes? You liked it? -Yes.
That was good. Very well sung.
Hey!
-How's it going? -How's it going.
Cashier, please report to central check out.
-Samir? -Yeah?
Take this.
-After a while, you get used to it. -Yes, I know.
What? Don't worry, it'll be all right.
We'd like to remind you that this week,
you can take advantage of our specials in the cheese section.
Azzedine, hurry up!
Hello, Samir.
It's Soraya's son.
She left him with me for the summer.
Sure. How is she?
She's great. She works in a law firm now.
-Oh, yes. I had heard that. -Yes.
It was beautiful last night.
I swear, you sing like an angel.
-Really. -Thank you.
Well, we'll let you work.
-Okay? -Okay.
See you later, Samir.
-Okay. -Bye.
-It's heavy. Can you manage? -Sure.
I always carry groceries with my mom.
-You sure you're all right? -Yeah.
Abdel, I have to clean the floor. Take the kid home.
He can't go alone?
I don't want him getting in my way.
Hey, wait! I'm not finished.
Not finished? What do you have to do?
What are you talking about? I had to…
Okay, kid, let's go.
Who are you playing with?
What are you doing?
I'm playing against a friend.
And who's winning?
For the time being, him.
The test results from last week are excellent.
How's it going with the Xenatol?
-Good. -Good?
You have to elevate your legs for an hour every day.
Yeah, sure.
You have to do it. You'll avoid hypertension, swelling of joints.
It's really important.
And for the Paranone, don't forget.
Three times a day before meals.
It's safe. There are no contraindications with other drugs.
If it's safe, why are you testing it?
I'm sorry?
If you're sure the product is innocuous, why bother testing it before selling it?
It's just to make sure
the potential discomfort of certain drugs is kept to a minimum.
But it's totally safe.
I promise.
-I have to go. Goodbye, sir. -Bye.
What's up? We were supposed to meet in two days for an exam.
Do I come back or don't you want to work for us anymore?
No, come back. Don't listen to him. He's worried about me.
See you in two days.
-Okay. -Goodbye, sir.
Goodbye. Have a nice day.
You too.
It's nice to know you worry about me.
It's only a matter of principle.
How long are you going to let José sit there like that?
You have to talk to him.
Well, tell me what to say.
Explain to me what I have to do.
I don't know, you just…
You tell him that, well… Okay, the situation about your father…
What do I say?
You communicate with your children so well,
you must have some advice. What do I tell him?
-Bomb him! -I got him.
Are there Muslims on the left?
There. He's always on the left. Wait…
Go. Watch out for the terrorist on the left.
-Where? -There are Arabs on your left.
Bomb it.
More Muslims on the left?
How are you, guys?
Had a nice day?
Yeah. It was all right.
Because, you know, if there is anything…
If anything's the matter…
Well, I'm going to eat.
Great.
What's the point of that game?
The game you're playing, what is it?
Which one?
That game you guys were playing when I came in the room.
Oh, that.
Very simple. It's the terrorists against the Americans.
-And the terrorists are the Arabs. -Yeah.
But the Americans are way stronger.
Why am I not surprised?
-They have sniper rifles. -You don't say.
I blew one up just now.
Abdel was so jealous.
-You blew one up? -Yeah, a terrorist.
Sure.
You want me to stay?
No, I'm okay. Francis, don't you want to try a bit?
No, that's ridiculous. Just talk to him.
Isn't that my shirt?
You wear men's shirts now?
It suits me better than you.
Don't worry, Dad. It's the new fashion.
I'm going to work now. See you later.
And you let her go out dressed like that?
Eat and mind you own business.
Not a lot of people tonight.
No, it's pretty slow.
Can't you see I'm swamped?
I liked the mouse outfit you wore today. It suits you.
Really. The little cap is too cute.
Do they let you keep it?
You're messing with me.
No.
-Yes, you're messing with me. -No.
I'm just happy to work.
And is it tough to get back to work?
No, it's okay. I had a job there.
Well, a job.
I was stripping used school furniture.
It's not that different.
You've lost weight.
You think so?
Yeah.
But they fed me quite well.
You really think I'm skinny?
Well, maybe a little bit. But that's okay.
What did you fancy eating when you got out?
Nothing.
Nothing in particular?
Well, maybe one thing.
What?
A seafood platter.
-A seafood platter? -Yeah.
I kept telling myself that when I'd get out, I'd go eat seafood.
-Did you go eat some? -No.
You should.
If you want something, get it as soon as you can.
So?
Nothing, so far. I haven't won any game.
It's because your friend is cheating.
From up there, he can see your cards. That's why.
How's it going?
What are you doing here?
I'm bored.
Well, that's good.
Door.
Wall.
You working?
-Yeah. -How's it going?
Chapter Five.
Laura takes a seat at a café. She orders her breakfast from Ahmed.
I woke you up. I didn't want to let it go cold.
You were right. I could have slept until tomorrow.
I suddenly felt drained. I don't know why.
You're getting into the rhythm.
That's perfectly normal.
You'll feel better in a week, probably less than a week.
You have to stay the course. It's tough at the beginning.
I remember my first days on the assembly line. I was…
I couldn't even eat my dinner. I kept falling asleep at the table.
And then…
I got the rhythm. You'll get it too. You'll see.
Right?
You'll stay?
The day I got my first paycheck, I was
proud as a peacock.
My father was angry at me for a while because
I spent everything on stupid stuff.
When I get my paycheck, I'll share it.
I'm not asking you for anything.
That's not what I meant.
I know.
I just thought if I--
Keep your job, that's all I'm asking.
Okay. I'm going for a walk.
Tell your brother there are some leftovers.
You changed its spot.
Yes. I couldn't see well over there.
-You see this crate? -Yes.
They'll put it in there before they take it away.
You think you'll be finished?
I don't know.
It's going to be pretty tight.
Samir, please report to the frozen food section.
I repeat. Samir, please report to the frozen food section.
What are you doing here?
I finish early this week. It's inventory.
And where is your brother?
-Haven't you seen him? -No.
Well, I don't know.
The water heater at my place is broken.
I came by to take a shower.
I don't know what is wrong with this water heater, is it the…
Yes, that's it.
The pump from the water heater isn't…
-Isn't pumping anymore? -That's it.
Yeah, that's it.
You know the latest news?
What?
I think Maria and my father…
That's not exactly a scoop.
You knew?
Come on. The whole neighborhood knows.
I never would have thought.
I knew they got along great, but I'd never thought they'd be together.
Yeah.
Who's this?
I don't know. He's been making trips since this morning.
He's moving in Areski's place.
-He's moving in? -Yeah.
We all want to get out, but he moves in.
Good day.
-Hello. -Hello!
I've got this heavy washing machine.
I can't move it by myself.
I'll help you. Of course.
-It's nice of you. -Not at all.
-Where do you want it? -Right there is fine.
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
-No, thanks. -All right.
I'm Areski's nephew.
I found a job nearby. And for now, this place is convenient.
I live right across the street. If you need any help, don't hesitate.
-Okay. -See you later.
See you later. And thank you.
-Hello. -Hello.
What's up? Your brother says he didn't see you at the store.
So what's up?
You got sacked?
I left.
You left? And why did you leave?
I couldn't stand it there.
Yeah.
I forgot. You have your pride.
Your brother, everyone who works there, they have no pride, but you're too proud.
Did I say that?
I'm not surprised. I knew you wouldn't last long.
Selling dope is a lot easier, isn't it? That's for sure.
What are you going to do?
Like everybody else. I'll look for something.
Of course! Why didn't I think of that?
Who do you think is going to hire your Arab ass?
Fresh out of jail like you are.
You think you'll find something fast.
Truth is, my son, truth is you don't want to do anything.
No, that's not it. I'm going to look for something else. Get it?
I just don't want to get screwed making only 1000 euros a month.
We don't have to live like dogs, right?
Dad, all I want is to live my life. That's all.
And you speak of being too proud.
All your life, you talked about your stupid worker's pride.
Don't worry. I'll find something.
Or else, I'll be like you.
I could be exploited, like you, somewhere.
Quiet.
And I'll join the union.
So I can make three more euros a month. You okay with that?
Get dressed. Come on.
Don't you have anything to say to me, Claude?
José? Dinner's ready.
When we were kids, we talked all the time.
What's wrong now?
You look more and more like your father.
You have the same dimple, here.
He was good-looking with lots of style.
He had the same chin as Gary Cooper.
So everyone started calling him Gary.
Gary became his name. Everyone called him that.
I remember that you loved it.
He was very popular with women.
And since he was so popular with women, he left with…
With the girl from accounting.
He's not coming back, José.
He won't come back. Stop waiting for him like that.
And stop watching those movies all the time. It's useless.
You understand what I'm saying?
-Hey, how's it going? -Good day, Icham.
You're throwing this away?
Yes. Careful. Don't cut yourself.
-Cigarette? -Sure.
There aren't many people for a Friday.
Is it always like that?
Most of the time.
Get out of here! I told you not to play around here.
What about the kids?
Is there something planned for them?
No. There used to be things: acting classes, tutoring,
but now there's nothing.
Why not arrange some things here?
-Like what? -Tutoring.
Here at the mosque?
Why not? There's no other place to meet.
EVERYONE UNITED TOWARDS VICTORY
-Have you seen my father? -No.
Thank you.
It's really stuffy today.
She decided to go live in Paris.
With my sister.
She isn't going to be a waitress all her life. And here…
There isn't anything else.
She is right.
She needs some fresh air.
Don't try to hold her back, Samir.
Do you hear me?
See you later.
Are you following me, now?
What are you doing?
What do you care?
When they closed the factory, I was repairing it. I want to finish my job.
You must think it's stupid.
-No. -Well.
No. Leave it.
Careful there.
-Where do I put it? -Got it?
Yes, where do I put it?
There on the floor.
Careful.
Here?
Yes, that's okay.
Yes?
Are you eating with us?
No, I promised the kid I'd make a casserole.
Francis?
-Yes? -I talked to him.
Oh? What did he say?
Well, I don't know.
He didn't react. He came down with his suitcase this morning.
I don't know.
You did good.
He has to get used to the idea. With time…
-But you did good. -Well.
I should repaint this room.
Yes, it'd be good.
Why don't you go lie down for an hour. I'll stay here.
Twelve-seven, that's perfect.
-It's all done now. -Thank you.
You're welcome.
I'll leave you alone for two weeks.
-Are you happy? -Yes.
Maria's son just fell down in the street.
Maria.
I don't know what to do anymore.
Dad?
Mom is in love with Francis.
The neighbor.
They're always together.
But I don't really mind. I like it.
I like Francis.
Oh yeah?
Francis? Come and eat.
I'm coming.
Where is it?
How's it going, Samir?
I'm good.
Really?
You bring a lot of stuff when you travel.
Well, I'll need it.
-And you'll say you are going far away. -Yes.
Well, I'm going to go.
-Take care, Samir. -Yeah.
What are you doing?
-Can you give me a lift to town? -Sure.
It's turning.
What's that noise?
I think that's the crankshaft.
You're right, that's the crankshaft.
Yeah.
THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE
Subtitle translation by: Myriam Garçon