Emmanuelle (2024) Movie Script
1
- Excuse me.
- Yes, ma'am?
The air is dry. Do you have any lip balm?
Here you go, ma'am.
Do you need anything?
No, thank you.
Breakfast, ma'am.
Leave it in the living room.
Have you been working here long?
For six months.
And do you like it?
Yes.
Why?
Why what?
Why do you like it?
Well,
the days are long,
but the pay is good
and the hotel is beautiful.
And the clientele?
What do you mean?
Do you like her?
Well,
I am at the disposal of customers.
So?
Your first impression?
Is there already a problem?
One of your waiters
peeked into my bathroom this morning.
I was taking a shower.
He's one of the best though.
What can I say?
He succumbed to your charm.
- Are you trying to flatter me?
- Yes...
But I see
that you are not very receptive.
I am like everyone else.
I like flattery when
it's free.
I'll take care of the server,
but if you allow me,
this is just a detail.
Really?
Yes.
A detail that some customers appreciate,
and you know that, don't you?
I also did quality control,
years ago.
I was a shark, as they say.
You're going to dissect my work
and evaluate customer satisfaction.
Don't be shy.
The group asked me
to completely renovate this wing,
without closing the hotel.
Listen.
It's crazy, right?
There's hardly a sound.
We haven't had a single complaint
or a single comment. Nothing.
Like nothing's happening.
I would like to visit the Wong Tai Sin temple tomorrow.
Very well, ma'am. But
there are a lot of tourists at this time of year.
I guess you don't want to wait in line.
- Not in this heat.
- Of course.
I would also like to see the Bronze Pavilion,
but it seems that only men
can enter.
I'll take care of it, Mrs. Arnaud.
Blue lobster, spring onions,
sauted bean sprouts in sesame cream,
with a touch of wasabi.
All simmered in a traditional broth.
And what is this?
The chef added a mango emulsion.
He knows how much you love them.
Would you like something to drink?
- Mineral water.
- With lemon and ice cubes?
What are you reading?
Your water, ma'am.
1. Airport shuttle service.
Punctual, affable, discreet.
Rating: green.
2. Transport.
Impeccable sedan,
light smell of jasmine, not too strong.
Ideal temperature.
A flaw:
abrupt driving, some jolts,
slightly uncomfortable.
Rating: orange.
3. Arrival at the hotel.
The staff was
precise, efficient and fast.
Rating: green.
- Hello?
- Who's calling?
It's me.
Ah, you called me?
No, it's you who's calling me.
Oh yes, yes.
Sorry, I'm not awake yet.
How are you?
Where are you?
In Hong Kong.
Is it beautiful?
Very beautiful.
Do you see things over there?
The hotel, especially.
Oh no, not that tone, please.
You live in luxury.
It's a dream life.
Enjoy, my dear.
- Stop.
- No. You, stop!
Enjoy everything. The smells, the colors...
There must be sublime flowers.
I've been craving maternal warmth
since I met you.
I'm lost, I...
I kept the mark
of your nails on my back for a long time.
I'm surprised she didn't notice.
Wait until you see what I'm going to do to you tonight.
Sorry, it's a little cramped here.
Are we disturbing you?
No, I like to listen to conversations
that I shouldn't hear,
I do it often, since I travel alone.
Are you French?
Yes.
I love your accent.
Is this your first time here?
Excuse me. My card is demagnetized.
I'll take care of it.
This is your second time. I'm in a hurry.
I'm sorry, ma'am.
Bad day?
We can take mine.
Yours doesn't allow me
to go where I need to go.
But thanks.
What can you tell me about the staff?
A lot of things.
Do you see that girl?
Lin can't count.
She has to recount every time.
Nian rolls up her sleeves.
He's handsome and uses it with customers.
While Moshu is too shy.
He should be more open.
Have you worked here long?
I'm part of the furniture.
You're working long days.
Because I want you to.
I like spending time with them.
You're going to spend time with me too.
Very well, ma'am.
She's Zelda.
She comes to the pool regularly.
She reads very little and swims even less.
Where is she going?
You'll see.
What's there?
A discount.
Customer service, concierge.
Every request is taken into consideration.
The staff takes into account the customer's wishes
and does everything to satisfy them.
Including certain privileges.
The dominant feeling:
understanding, respect.
Rating: green.
My suite is cold,
and I can't get the temperature up.
I'm sorry.
What is the thermostat set to?
21 degrees.
I'll send someone over immediately.
Excuse me!
Excuse me, sir. It's forbidden.
They make you do everything here.
I work for the group
that owns this hotel.
And you?
I am a great international traveler.
A GVI
that's what you call
your regular customers, right?
The rules are for them too.
What makes you smile?
You're a stickler for rules,
but you don't always follow them.
Tell me...
What does a man think
in front of a closed door,
when he doesn't know if he's wanted?
If you open it, you are either an intruder
or you are fulfilling a desire.
I don't know.
I have never been in this situation.
But you have imagination.
It all depends on who is behind the door.
May I ask?
Who are the last GVIs?
We currently have a lot
of regular customers. 35%.
Ms. Jane Duan is here,
the stylist.
She came alone. She broke up
with the assistant she was having an affair with.
Her dog is here.
Normally, we don't accept them,
but let's ask the chef to make him some meals.
Very well.
Otherwise, Mr. Kwan
is here on business. We know him very well.
He's an ogre.
He loves everything and wants everything,
but it's never enough.
Surround him with staff and spoil him,
so he forgets to ask for more.
And who is he?
Kei Shinohara. His file is empty.
A man who cultivates anonymity.
We know nothing about him.
He comes regularly.
As usual, he was given the 2701.
As usual, he doesn't sleep there.
- Never?
- Never.
What are you looking for?
Excuse me?
I was watching your gaze.
A luxury hotel has only two types of customers.
Those who chase and those who flee.
I flee.
I came here with a director.
You must have seen her, she's tall,
with short dark hair
and a mole here.
Does that ring a bell?
I don't think so.
Well,
if you see her, don't tell her that.
She hates not being noticed.
What are you doing?
Sorry, I didn't introduce myself.
They call me Sir John.
I'm a producer.
I'm shooting a commercial for Selecto.
- Do you know Selecto?
- No.
It's a yogurt,
not a perfume.
We have to remind the director of this.
She thinks she's making auteur cinema.
If you can't stand her,
why did you choose her?
Excellent question.
Unfortunately, I'm somewhat responsible for this.
I hired her when she was just starting out, I monetized
her rise and she became famous,
and very arrogant.
She wants to be desired.
But desire comes and goes.
It evolves.
And it wears out, too.
Let me guess.
You're in finance?
That's right.
Congratulations.
Do you know how I guessed?
You exude a certain rigidity,
assurance and a slight irony.
A mixture that is often found
in finance.
Don't take this the wrong way.
Excuse me.
I received your report.
Green
and still green.
The Rosefield assessment is excellent.
There would only be
minor adjustments to be made.
If the problem is not functional,
it's the strategy that's wrong.
- Management?
- Yes, Margot Parson.
She's been with us for a long time.
What should I do?
We lost a place in the rankings.
We can't transfer her.
Firing her would cost us a fortune.
We're counting on you.
Should I find a loophole?
Ideally, a serious mistake.
I'll look.
Nobody's perfect.
He who seeks, finds.
Isn't it too hot to read?
That's why I have my feet in the water.
I like to feel the sun on my skin.
And...
the stone that burns my buttocks slightly.
Do you come here often?
Yes.
I live nearby.
And what do you do?
In real life?
Yes, in real life.
Student of literature.
WUTHING HEIGHTS
You don't believe me?
"Truly, this country is wonderful!"
I don't think
that I could have found,
in all England,
a place more completely secluded
from the bustle of worldly life.
A veritable paradise for a misanthrope!
And Mr. Heathcliff and I
are so well made
to share this desert! "
When you read the first pages over and over,
you end up knowing them by heart.
I think I deserve a degree.
I can read to you somewhere else,
if you want to know the rest.
It's better than a room, right?
You know what I like about here?
The idea of being seen.
Even if no one comes, usually.
Usually.
I liked that you looked at me.
It was more intense,
with your eyes on me.
You like danger.
Don't you?
Margot told me not to come near you.
Do you talk often?
Sometimes.
She was right to warn you.
Why?
This kind of behavior is tolerated,
but not authorized.
What's the difference?
The risk.
You have fun?
Why shouldn't I?
You always have to catalog everything, huh?
It's my luxury.
Fun when I want it,
where I want it.
It's perhaps the only luxury
that we can afford as
often as we want.
That's why they're trying to ban it.
Don't you think so?
Sit down.
Come on.
I want you to look at me again.
Come on.
Take your time.
Yes.
Let yourself go.
Stay with me.
Stay with me. Please.
What do you do?
Who do you work for?
Why don't you sleep here?
What do you do at night?
Why don't we know anything about you?
- Is this an interrogation?
- In due form.
Why should I answer?
Because I can't stop thinking about you.
I'm an engineer at EOW,
a firm that makes flood barriers.
And since there are more and more of them,
I'm in high demand.
The end of the world
has its advantages.
I go to all sorts of places,
depending on the plans.
I say I live in New York,
but I'm never there.
I came to do a study
of the Pearl River level.
I don't sleep in a hotel,
because I don't want to.
But I let the company pay for my room
and my coffee,
because the more I cost them, the more they value me.
Is that how you value a person?
You know that better than I do.
It's strange, I have the feeling
that the more you talk to me, the less I know.
Because you're asking the wrong questions.
Tell me about the plane.
What were you thinking while you were waiting for the man?
I was consumed by the anticipation.
The suspense.
It takes more than desire to do this.
It takes...
It takes courage.
Were you thinking about him?
No.
I was wondering
if he would RSVP.
Out of pride?
So you were thinking of yourself?
Yeah, maybe.
How did it start?
Did you jerk him off to get him hot?
No, he was already erect.
Did you like his penis?
I didn't see it right away.
I turned to the wall...
I lifted my dress
and pulled my panties aside
so he could take me.
And then, I felt his penis.
He looked just like him.
Well-built, determined.
Are there other details
that you remember?
His shoes were
impeccably polished.
But his nails were completely bitten.
His fingers clung too tightly to my skin.
It was almost painful.
And his smell?
I didn't feel anything at first.
Then, when...
he was inside me,
I smelled him,
it was slightly peppery.
His hands became clammy.
His sweat had a spicy smell.
Was it unpleasant?
No.
Alive.
Did he say something?
No.
He whispered, so as not to be heard.
What did he whisper?
"Take it all, take all of me."
Then he picked up the pace.
His body was grinding against mine,
in a repetitive rhythm.
I felt his damp skin,
his hot breath on my shoulder blades
to the rhythm of his thrusts.
And the noise.
Always the same.
The sound of a train
or a machine running at full speed.
It got faster and faster.
My hip was hitting the sink.
He didn't even notice.
He was totally focused
on my ass
and his hard penis.
Bam, bam, bam.
Until he came.
It only lasted a few minutes.
Were you counting them?
Maybe.
Maybe.
You only talk about him.
Because I have nothing else to say.
When you came out,
the expression on your
face was different.
Your eyes were sad.
You looked empty.
It has nothing to do with him.
This sadness is mine.
I must leave you.
Good.
I was surprised
by Mr. Heathcliff's sudden death.
And the story continues.
Nobody expected it, but
We're expecting winds of 90 km/h.
- Is it strong?
- Manageable.
Excuse me for a moment.
Hello, dear friends. How are you?
- Very well.
- You're lucky.
It's not the season anymore, but you're
going to see a real storm.
When they come late, we call them
stragglers. And they are thieves,
who suck everything they can
towards the sky.
- Are your things safe?
- Yes.
Perfect.
Please, this way.
- Come on.
- Sit down.
Dad...
- Are stragglers dangerous?
- No.
It's just a beautiful sight.
I've never heard of them.
They only exist here.
Here, at Rosefield?
That's it.
You'll see that I'm not lying.
They sweep everything in their path.
Take a seat.
I hope you like the dark.
Go check out the wing that's being renovated.
The problem is over there.
How do you know?
I know.
Ladies and gentlemen,
lights will be restored soon.
In the meantime,
I would like to tell you a story
about our famous chef,
Master Xiao.
One day, he asked me
to taste his dishes with my eyes closed
to concentrate on the taste,
and only the taste.
I have to admit
that he was right.
I'll let you experience it,
the light will be restored
in a moment. Thank you.
My God!
It's the deluge!
All the tarps have flown away.
I'm going to need your help.
Hurry, hurry up.
Hurry up, please.
Go straight to the stairs.
Do you see the door?
Go upstairs, please.
OK, light everything up with the lanterns.
Put them everywhere, absolutely everywhere.
Faster, please.
Stop. It's too sad.
Sing something more...
surprising.
Aren't my eyes too swollen?
- You look amazing.
- Oh yeah?
I was in bed when they called me.
Did they call you?
Yes.
Thanks.
Wait!
Are you going out in this weather?
Shall I order you a car?
I think the storm is calming down, but...
Thanks.
Don't go!
You should go out.
You know the band standards.
The hotel was hit by a storm.
We know that, but what's the connection?
Mrs. Parson is very diligent...
She's responsible for Rosefield Palace
and its fall in the
top rankings.
And it's up to you to fix this problem.
Have you found a flaw?
Not yet.
Then we have a problem.
I need time.
In our field, we don't have time to waste.
I'll send you my
report as soon as possible.
Tomorrow.
- Have a nice day.
- To you too.
What a warm relationship!
I've never seen you in that dress.
I always take it, but never wear it.
Why not?
The opportunity never presented itself.
Look, I'm going to create an opportunity.
See?
I know why you keep them.
Why?
Because they're free.
Despite your airs,
we come from the same background, you and I.
Maybe.
And we're afraid to go back.
Absolutely.
I often tell myself that I will stop
when I feel like it.
I am one of those who chose to do this.
One day, I will move on.
At least, that's what I tell myself.
I could be a coach, right?
What would you teach?
Everything.
I have my own science.
You make me feel good.
What are you doing?
So that you think of me.
The photographer wants
pictures of the couple at the pool.
I suggest closing the
pool for 15 minutes.
What time?
- We have to plan it.
- At 3:00 PM.
We'll do our best, but you're catching us off guard.
I understand, thank you.
Perfect.
Thanks everyone.
Have a nice day.
Do you like it here?
Why? Does my presence bother you?
No, on the contrary.
I'm starting to get used to it.
But you extended your stay,
so I was wondering...
Are you still looking for a loophole
that doesn't exist? Or have you,
surprisingly, decided
to have some fun?
What exactly are you looking for?
The very enigmatic Mr. Kei Shinohara.
We saw him early this morning.
What do you know about him?
He knows very well how to avoid us.
You never see his face completely.
You see. Not there
nor there.
I'll try something else.
2701, is that it?
What?
Usually,
the magnetic key gives us an idea
of the customer's habits.
They come looking for adventure,
a change of scenery,
but they do the same thing every day.
This man has no routine.
He appears, disappears,
and reappears,
anywhere.
You're chasing a ghost.
This customer never sleeps here.
It's always clean, there's nothing to do.
Then you can go. Thank you.
Were you expecting me?
You had disappeared.
I had work. The water is rising.
Why are you smiling?
I had an interesting day.
What did you do?
I visited room 2701.
And how was it?
Stimulating.
Do you want one?
Keep it.
Help me.
I didn't know she was here.
Is she looking at me?
At the back of the room. White dress.
No. Absolutely not.
Do you know what she made me do,
today?
She made me take
a different brand of jar.
We had to put our label on it.
She says she prefers this shape.
- What are you going to do?
- Nothing.
Absolutely nothing.
I refuse to play his game.
Do you know the Fenwick?
No,
it's not mine.
That's funny.
I thought it was a myth.
People call it
"the bride bar",
because of a custom.
It's reserved for rich clients
who come with diamonds.
Real diamonds.
They say
they line them up
on the bar,
in front of the girls, in ascending order.
Every girl can keep
anyone she swallows.
Of course, it's dangerous.
Diamonds are made of carbon,
like graphite.
Insoluble in acid
and very sharp, because
they are all beveled.
The bigger and more expensive the diamond,
the more dangerous it is.
They also say that girls
wear diamonds in rings,
as trophies.
Proof of their courage
or their venality.
Do you think that's true?
Maybe.
I'd like to go see.
- Me too. But...
- But?
I'm scared.
What a delicious feeling.
- Yes?
- Hello, Mrs. Arnaud.
I have a message for you at the reception.
From whom?
I don't know. It's an envelope.
I wasn't there when it was dropped off.
WUTHING HEIGHTS
A souvenir
Where's Mrs. Parson?
I don't know, sorry.
I was waiting for you.
You kicked Zelda out of the hotel.
Who?
Come on.
Write it down in your report.
I was informed of the
presence of escorts at the pool,
young men and women
who pretended to be clients
and who were selling themselves.
I told them to leave the premises.
You turned a blind eye to this network.
- How far did you go to prove it?
- Far.
Out of pure professionalism?
Who knows.
Do you know what I did when I got here?
I changed the background music.
Ours is unique.
It took me a while to find it.
I wanted a melody
that imposes a rhythm, but discreetly.
That's how we walk here.
You'd think
that the music would accompany the step, but no,
it would guide it.
Customers arrive, and suddenly...
they slow down.
You are gently guided to the tea room.
The smell of pastries
makes your mouth water.
You are hungry.
You sit down and order,
and through the bay windows,
your eyes take in the landscape
and the exotic flora
reminds you that you are traveling.
You bite into a pastry,
the sugar melts in your mouth,
releasing dopamine.
And then...
a young man or woman passes in front of you,
just as slowly...
And heads towards the pool.
Their swaying hips
awakens your desire,
a slight shiver down your spine,
and the sun warms your mind.
You're going to sit on a chaise longue
and the music...
The music has stopped,
but you can still hear it.
Like a countdown.
You put one foot in the water,
you order a drink
to overcome your inhibitions.
You already feel pleasure,
through every pore of your skin.
The customer is trapped.
The client gets up,
and follows the escort.
Yes, the practice is tolerated,
but not authorized.
I too, was a shark.
I know what it's like to pounce on your prey.
You're very proud of your little music.
No, absolutely not.
I'm the architect of the system.
I was forced to do this.
And they expect us to fight.
But...
I won't fight.
I don't want to.
Good evening.
I'd like to go to Fenwick.
Do you know it?
Yes.
Come on up.
Sorry, we're stuck.
- It's there.
- What?
The Fenwick?
- It's there?
- Yes.
- There.
- Are you sure?
In this building.
- What would you like? A sweet treat?
- No.
- Almonds?
- No.
- Coconut?
- No. I'm looking for a club.
The Fenwick. Do you know it?
- Not English!
- Fenwick?
You just spoke English!
Excuse me?
Yes.
Is the Fenwick here?
I don't know.
- It's not here?
- I don't know.
Sorry.
Do you know Fenwick?
No?
Do you know it?
Hey, please!
Could you come back?
Good evening.
- What do you want?
- I'm looking for one of your customers.
- There are no customers here.
- Please...
Who are you looking for?
Kei Shinohara.
You have no business here.
And you will never speak of this place.
Open the door.
Did you go out?
At your invitation.
Did you come out of politeness?
Or to escape the hotel, like you.
I'm surprised they
let you in.
I gave your name.
Sit down.
Why is this club illegal?
Mahjong is not illegal.
The cheaters,
the card counters,
they only have this place left.
- And you?
- Me?
I go there for the atmosphere.
Everyone watches their neighbor
table. I like it.
I've never seen you so animated.
But I can't tell if
you're going there to win,
or to splurge.
Or just for the thrill.
When was the last time you had sex?
Two...
or three years ago.
I don't remember.
You are...
impotent?
I have no desire anymore.
I don't eat.
I don't sleep.
I build dams knowing
fully that the ocean will have the last word.
It's your turn to confess your sadness.
That's right.
Are you working early tomorrow?
No?
No.
Good evening, dear members of the committee.
As agreed, here is my report
on Rosefield Palace and
Margot Parson's vision.
Staff Management: Optimal. Green.
Resource Management: Optimal. Green.
Customer Management: Optimal. Green.
Crisis Management: Optimal. Green.
Margot Parson's Skills and Management:
Optimal. Green.
Do you want to be fired?
Yes.
Are you leaving everything?
On a whim?
Are you surprised?
Yes.
Do you know what you're going to do?
Does it scare you?
It terrifies me.
- What are you doing?
- We're going to celebrate.
Careful, it's strong.
Don't drink too fast.
When are you leaving?
In a few hours.
In the meantime, I have nothing planned.
What do you do at night,
when you're not playing?
I go for a walk.
I like the...
empty hours that I spend here.
Do you want me to show you?
Will you give me your number?
Do you want to call me?
No.
You can keep them.
Come with me.
- Is this the first time?
- Yes.
Can I ask you a question?
Yes.
When you were in my room,
what did you do?
I went into your bathtub,
and I drank the water.
Did you drink the water?
It tasted like you.
It's pretty.
What?
Not the bracelet.
That.
What are you talking about?
About you.
He thinks you're very beautiful.
He wants to sleep with you.
Did he tell you like that?
Yes.
What do you think?
It's your decision.
I won't go without you.
Tell him to come closer.
Tell him to take off my panties.
Tell him to lick on the way up.
- Do you like it?
- Yes.
Tell him to...
suck my nipple.
And this?
- Do you like it?
- Yes.
Yes, a lot.
It turns me on.
Tell him to put his
hands between my thighs.
Do you want more?
Yes.
Now.
Do you want him?
Yes, I want him.
Like this.
Yes, like this.
Faster.
- Excuse me.
- Yes, ma'am?
The air is dry. Do you have any lip balm?
Here you go, ma'am.
Do you need anything?
No, thank you.
Breakfast, ma'am.
Leave it in the living room.
Have you been working here long?
For six months.
And do you like it?
Yes.
Why?
Why what?
Why do you like it?
Well,
the days are long,
but the pay is good
and the hotel is beautiful.
And the clientele?
What do you mean?
Do you like her?
Well,
I am at the disposal of customers.
So?
Your first impression?
Is there already a problem?
One of your waiters
peeked into my bathroom this morning.
I was taking a shower.
He's one of the best though.
What can I say?
He succumbed to your charm.
- Are you trying to flatter me?
- Yes...
But I see
that you are not very receptive.
I am like everyone else.
I like flattery when
it's free.
I'll take care of the server,
but if you allow me,
this is just a detail.
Really?
Yes.
A detail that some customers appreciate,
and you know that, don't you?
I also did quality control,
years ago.
I was a shark, as they say.
You're going to dissect my work
and evaluate customer satisfaction.
Don't be shy.
The group asked me
to completely renovate this wing,
without closing the hotel.
Listen.
It's crazy, right?
There's hardly a sound.
We haven't had a single complaint
or a single comment. Nothing.
Like nothing's happening.
I would like to visit the Wong Tai Sin temple tomorrow.
Very well, ma'am. But
there are a lot of tourists at this time of year.
I guess you don't want to wait in line.
- Not in this heat.
- Of course.
I would also like to see the Bronze Pavilion,
but it seems that only men
can enter.
I'll take care of it, Mrs. Arnaud.
Blue lobster, spring onions,
sauted bean sprouts in sesame cream,
with a touch of wasabi.
All simmered in a traditional broth.
And what is this?
The chef added a mango emulsion.
He knows how much you love them.
Would you like something to drink?
- Mineral water.
- With lemon and ice cubes?
What are you reading?
Your water, ma'am.
1. Airport shuttle service.
Punctual, affable, discreet.
Rating: green.
2. Transport.
Impeccable sedan,
light smell of jasmine, not too strong.
Ideal temperature.
A flaw:
abrupt driving, some jolts,
slightly uncomfortable.
Rating: orange.
3. Arrival at the hotel.
The staff was
precise, efficient and fast.
Rating: green.
- Hello?
- Who's calling?
It's me.
Ah, you called me?
No, it's you who's calling me.
Oh yes, yes.
Sorry, I'm not awake yet.
How are you?
Where are you?
In Hong Kong.
Is it beautiful?
Very beautiful.
Do you see things over there?
The hotel, especially.
Oh no, not that tone, please.
You live in luxury.
It's a dream life.
Enjoy, my dear.
- Stop.
- No. You, stop!
Enjoy everything. The smells, the colors...
There must be sublime flowers.
I've been craving maternal warmth
since I met you.
I'm lost, I...
I kept the mark
of your nails on my back for a long time.
I'm surprised she didn't notice.
Wait until you see what I'm going to do to you tonight.
Sorry, it's a little cramped here.
Are we disturbing you?
No, I like to listen to conversations
that I shouldn't hear,
I do it often, since I travel alone.
Are you French?
Yes.
I love your accent.
Is this your first time here?
Excuse me. My card is demagnetized.
I'll take care of it.
This is your second time. I'm in a hurry.
I'm sorry, ma'am.
Bad day?
We can take mine.
Yours doesn't allow me
to go where I need to go.
But thanks.
What can you tell me about the staff?
A lot of things.
Do you see that girl?
Lin can't count.
She has to recount every time.
Nian rolls up her sleeves.
He's handsome and uses it with customers.
While Moshu is too shy.
He should be more open.
Have you worked here long?
I'm part of the furniture.
You're working long days.
Because I want you to.
I like spending time with them.
You're going to spend time with me too.
Very well, ma'am.
She's Zelda.
She comes to the pool regularly.
She reads very little and swims even less.
Where is she going?
You'll see.
What's there?
A discount.
Customer service, concierge.
Every request is taken into consideration.
The staff takes into account the customer's wishes
and does everything to satisfy them.
Including certain privileges.
The dominant feeling:
understanding, respect.
Rating: green.
My suite is cold,
and I can't get the temperature up.
I'm sorry.
What is the thermostat set to?
21 degrees.
I'll send someone over immediately.
Excuse me!
Excuse me, sir. It's forbidden.
They make you do everything here.
I work for the group
that owns this hotel.
And you?
I am a great international traveler.
A GVI
that's what you call
your regular customers, right?
The rules are for them too.
What makes you smile?
You're a stickler for rules,
but you don't always follow them.
Tell me...
What does a man think
in front of a closed door,
when he doesn't know if he's wanted?
If you open it, you are either an intruder
or you are fulfilling a desire.
I don't know.
I have never been in this situation.
But you have imagination.
It all depends on who is behind the door.
May I ask?
Who are the last GVIs?
We currently have a lot
of regular customers. 35%.
Ms. Jane Duan is here,
the stylist.
She came alone. She broke up
with the assistant she was having an affair with.
Her dog is here.
Normally, we don't accept them,
but let's ask the chef to make him some meals.
Very well.
Otherwise, Mr. Kwan
is here on business. We know him very well.
He's an ogre.
He loves everything and wants everything,
but it's never enough.
Surround him with staff and spoil him,
so he forgets to ask for more.
And who is he?
Kei Shinohara. His file is empty.
A man who cultivates anonymity.
We know nothing about him.
He comes regularly.
As usual, he was given the 2701.
As usual, he doesn't sleep there.
- Never?
- Never.
What are you looking for?
Excuse me?
I was watching your gaze.
A luxury hotel has only two types of customers.
Those who chase and those who flee.
I flee.
I came here with a director.
You must have seen her, she's tall,
with short dark hair
and a mole here.
Does that ring a bell?
I don't think so.
Well,
if you see her, don't tell her that.
She hates not being noticed.
What are you doing?
Sorry, I didn't introduce myself.
They call me Sir John.
I'm a producer.
I'm shooting a commercial for Selecto.
- Do you know Selecto?
- No.
It's a yogurt,
not a perfume.
We have to remind the director of this.
She thinks she's making auteur cinema.
If you can't stand her,
why did you choose her?
Excellent question.
Unfortunately, I'm somewhat responsible for this.
I hired her when she was just starting out, I monetized
her rise and she became famous,
and very arrogant.
She wants to be desired.
But desire comes and goes.
It evolves.
And it wears out, too.
Let me guess.
You're in finance?
That's right.
Congratulations.
Do you know how I guessed?
You exude a certain rigidity,
assurance and a slight irony.
A mixture that is often found
in finance.
Don't take this the wrong way.
Excuse me.
I received your report.
Green
and still green.
The Rosefield assessment is excellent.
There would only be
minor adjustments to be made.
If the problem is not functional,
it's the strategy that's wrong.
- Management?
- Yes, Margot Parson.
She's been with us for a long time.
What should I do?
We lost a place in the rankings.
We can't transfer her.
Firing her would cost us a fortune.
We're counting on you.
Should I find a loophole?
Ideally, a serious mistake.
I'll look.
Nobody's perfect.
He who seeks, finds.
Isn't it too hot to read?
That's why I have my feet in the water.
I like to feel the sun on my skin.
And...
the stone that burns my buttocks slightly.
Do you come here often?
Yes.
I live nearby.
And what do you do?
In real life?
Yes, in real life.
Student of literature.
WUTHING HEIGHTS
You don't believe me?
"Truly, this country is wonderful!"
I don't think
that I could have found,
in all England,
a place more completely secluded
from the bustle of worldly life.
A veritable paradise for a misanthrope!
And Mr. Heathcliff and I
are so well made
to share this desert! "
When you read the first pages over and over,
you end up knowing them by heart.
I think I deserve a degree.
I can read to you somewhere else,
if you want to know the rest.
It's better than a room, right?
You know what I like about here?
The idea of being seen.
Even if no one comes, usually.
Usually.
I liked that you looked at me.
It was more intense,
with your eyes on me.
You like danger.
Don't you?
Margot told me not to come near you.
Do you talk often?
Sometimes.
She was right to warn you.
Why?
This kind of behavior is tolerated,
but not authorized.
What's the difference?
The risk.
You have fun?
Why shouldn't I?
You always have to catalog everything, huh?
It's my luxury.
Fun when I want it,
where I want it.
It's perhaps the only luxury
that we can afford as
often as we want.
That's why they're trying to ban it.
Don't you think so?
Sit down.
Come on.
I want you to look at me again.
Come on.
Take your time.
Yes.
Let yourself go.
Stay with me.
Stay with me. Please.
What do you do?
Who do you work for?
Why don't you sleep here?
What do you do at night?
Why don't we know anything about you?
- Is this an interrogation?
- In due form.
Why should I answer?
Because I can't stop thinking about you.
I'm an engineer at EOW,
a firm that makes flood barriers.
And since there are more and more of them,
I'm in high demand.
The end of the world
has its advantages.
I go to all sorts of places,
depending on the plans.
I say I live in New York,
but I'm never there.
I came to do a study
of the Pearl River level.
I don't sleep in a hotel,
because I don't want to.
But I let the company pay for my room
and my coffee,
because the more I cost them, the more they value me.
Is that how you value a person?
You know that better than I do.
It's strange, I have the feeling
that the more you talk to me, the less I know.
Because you're asking the wrong questions.
Tell me about the plane.
What were you thinking while you were waiting for the man?
I was consumed by the anticipation.
The suspense.
It takes more than desire to do this.
It takes...
It takes courage.
Were you thinking about him?
No.
I was wondering
if he would RSVP.
Out of pride?
So you were thinking of yourself?
Yeah, maybe.
How did it start?
Did you jerk him off to get him hot?
No, he was already erect.
Did you like his penis?
I didn't see it right away.
I turned to the wall...
I lifted my dress
and pulled my panties aside
so he could take me.
And then, I felt his penis.
He looked just like him.
Well-built, determined.
Are there other details
that you remember?
His shoes were
impeccably polished.
But his nails were completely bitten.
His fingers clung too tightly to my skin.
It was almost painful.
And his smell?
I didn't feel anything at first.
Then, when...
he was inside me,
I smelled him,
it was slightly peppery.
His hands became clammy.
His sweat had a spicy smell.
Was it unpleasant?
No.
Alive.
Did he say something?
No.
He whispered, so as not to be heard.
What did he whisper?
"Take it all, take all of me."
Then he picked up the pace.
His body was grinding against mine,
in a repetitive rhythm.
I felt his damp skin,
his hot breath on my shoulder blades
to the rhythm of his thrusts.
And the noise.
Always the same.
The sound of a train
or a machine running at full speed.
It got faster and faster.
My hip was hitting the sink.
He didn't even notice.
He was totally focused
on my ass
and his hard penis.
Bam, bam, bam.
Until he came.
It only lasted a few minutes.
Were you counting them?
Maybe.
Maybe.
You only talk about him.
Because I have nothing else to say.
When you came out,
the expression on your
face was different.
Your eyes were sad.
You looked empty.
It has nothing to do with him.
This sadness is mine.
I must leave you.
Good.
I was surprised
by Mr. Heathcliff's sudden death.
And the story continues.
Nobody expected it, but
We're expecting winds of 90 km/h.
- Is it strong?
- Manageable.
Excuse me for a moment.
Hello, dear friends. How are you?
- Very well.
- You're lucky.
It's not the season anymore, but you're
going to see a real storm.
When they come late, we call them
stragglers. And they are thieves,
who suck everything they can
towards the sky.
- Are your things safe?
- Yes.
Perfect.
Please, this way.
- Come on.
- Sit down.
Dad...
- Are stragglers dangerous?
- No.
It's just a beautiful sight.
I've never heard of them.
They only exist here.
Here, at Rosefield?
That's it.
You'll see that I'm not lying.
They sweep everything in their path.
Take a seat.
I hope you like the dark.
Go check out the wing that's being renovated.
The problem is over there.
How do you know?
I know.
Ladies and gentlemen,
lights will be restored soon.
In the meantime,
I would like to tell you a story
about our famous chef,
Master Xiao.
One day, he asked me
to taste his dishes with my eyes closed
to concentrate on the taste,
and only the taste.
I have to admit
that he was right.
I'll let you experience it,
the light will be restored
in a moment. Thank you.
My God!
It's the deluge!
All the tarps have flown away.
I'm going to need your help.
Hurry, hurry up.
Hurry up, please.
Go straight to the stairs.
Do you see the door?
Go upstairs, please.
OK, light everything up with the lanterns.
Put them everywhere, absolutely everywhere.
Faster, please.
Stop. It's too sad.
Sing something more...
surprising.
Aren't my eyes too swollen?
- You look amazing.
- Oh yeah?
I was in bed when they called me.
Did they call you?
Yes.
Thanks.
Wait!
Are you going out in this weather?
Shall I order you a car?
I think the storm is calming down, but...
Thanks.
Don't go!
You should go out.
You know the band standards.
The hotel was hit by a storm.
We know that, but what's the connection?
Mrs. Parson is very diligent...
She's responsible for Rosefield Palace
and its fall in the
top rankings.
And it's up to you to fix this problem.
Have you found a flaw?
Not yet.
Then we have a problem.
I need time.
In our field, we don't have time to waste.
I'll send you my
report as soon as possible.
Tomorrow.
- Have a nice day.
- To you too.
What a warm relationship!
I've never seen you in that dress.
I always take it, but never wear it.
Why not?
The opportunity never presented itself.
Look, I'm going to create an opportunity.
See?
I know why you keep them.
Why?
Because they're free.
Despite your airs,
we come from the same background, you and I.
Maybe.
And we're afraid to go back.
Absolutely.
I often tell myself that I will stop
when I feel like it.
I am one of those who chose to do this.
One day, I will move on.
At least, that's what I tell myself.
I could be a coach, right?
What would you teach?
Everything.
I have my own science.
You make me feel good.
What are you doing?
So that you think of me.
The photographer wants
pictures of the couple at the pool.
I suggest closing the
pool for 15 minutes.
What time?
- We have to plan it.
- At 3:00 PM.
We'll do our best, but you're catching us off guard.
I understand, thank you.
Perfect.
Thanks everyone.
Have a nice day.
Do you like it here?
Why? Does my presence bother you?
No, on the contrary.
I'm starting to get used to it.
But you extended your stay,
so I was wondering...
Are you still looking for a loophole
that doesn't exist? Or have you,
surprisingly, decided
to have some fun?
What exactly are you looking for?
The very enigmatic Mr. Kei Shinohara.
We saw him early this morning.
What do you know about him?
He knows very well how to avoid us.
You never see his face completely.
You see. Not there
nor there.
I'll try something else.
2701, is that it?
What?
Usually,
the magnetic key gives us an idea
of the customer's habits.
They come looking for adventure,
a change of scenery,
but they do the same thing every day.
This man has no routine.
He appears, disappears,
and reappears,
anywhere.
You're chasing a ghost.
This customer never sleeps here.
It's always clean, there's nothing to do.
Then you can go. Thank you.
Were you expecting me?
You had disappeared.
I had work. The water is rising.
Why are you smiling?
I had an interesting day.
What did you do?
I visited room 2701.
And how was it?
Stimulating.
Do you want one?
Keep it.
Help me.
I didn't know she was here.
Is she looking at me?
At the back of the room. White dress.
No. Absolutely not.
Do you know what she made me do,
today?
She made me take
a different brand of jar.
We had to put our label on it.
She says she prefers this shape.
- What are you going to do?
- Nothing.
Absolutely nothing.
I refuse to play his game.
Do you know the Fenwick?
No,
it's not mine.
That's funny.
I thought it was a myth.
People call it
"the bride bar",
because of a custom.
It's reserved for rich clients
who come with diamonds.
Real diamonds.
They say
they line them up
on the bar,
in front of the girls, in ascending order.
Every girl can keep
anyone she swallows.
Of course, it's dangerous.
Diamonds are made of carbon,
like graphite.
Insoluble in acid
and very sharp, because
they are all beveled.
The bigger and more expensive the diamond,
the more dangerous it is.
They also say that girls
wear diamonds in rings,
as trophies.
Proof of their courage
or their venality.
Do you think that's true?
Maybe.
I'd like to go see.
- Me too. But...
- But?
I'm scared.
What a delicious feeling.
- Yes?
- Hello, Mrs. Arnaud.
I have a message for you at the reception.
From whom?
I don't know. It's an envelope.
I wasn't there when it was dropped off.
WUTHING HEIGHTS
A souvenir
Where's Mrs. Parson?
I don't know, sorry.
I was waiting for you.
You kicked Zelda out of the hotel.
Who?
Come on.
Write it down in your report.
I was informed of the
presence of escorts at the pool,
young men and women
who pretended to be clients
and who were selling themselves.
I told them to leave the premises.
You turned a blind eye to this network.
- How far did you go to prove it?
- Far.
Out of pure professionalism?
Who knows.
Do you know what I did when I got here?
I changed the background music.
Ours is unique.
It took me a while to find it.
I wanted a melody
that imposes a rhythm, but discreetly.
That's how we walk here.
You'd think
that the music would accompany the step, but no,
it would guide it.
Customers arrive, and suddenly...
they slow down.
You are gently guided to the tea room.
The smell of pastries
makes your mouth water.
You are hungry.
You sit down and order,
and through the bay windows,
your eyes take in the landscape
and the exotic flora
reminds you that you are traveling.
You bite into a pastry,
the sugar melts in your mouth,
releasing dopamine.
And then...
a young man or woman passes in front of you,
just as slowly...
And heads towards the pool.
Their swaying hips
awakens your desire,
a slight shiver down your spine,
and the sun warms your mind.
You're going to sit on a chaise longue
and the music...
The music has stopped,
but you can still hear it.
Like a countdown.
You put one foot in the water,
you order a drink
to overcome your inhibitions.
You already feel pleasure,
through every pore of your skin.
The customer is trapped.
The client gets up,
and follows the escort.
Yes, the practice is tolerated,
but not authorized.
I too, was a shark.
I know what it's like to pounce on your prey.
You're very proud of your little music.
No, absolutely not.
I'm the architect of the system.
I was forced to do this.
And they expect us to fight.
But...
I won't fight.
I don't want to.
Good evening.
I'd like to go to Fenwick.
Do you know it?
Yes.
Come on up.
Sorry, we're stuck.
- It's there.
- What?
The Fenwick?
- It's there?
- Yes.
- There.
- Are you sure?
In this building.
- What would you like? A sweet treat?
- No.
- Almonds?
- No.
- Coconut?
- No. I'm looking for a club.
The Fenwick. Do you know it?
- Not English!
- Fenwick?
You just spoke English!
Excuse me?
Yes.
Is the Fenwick here?
I don't know.
- It's not here?
- I don't know.
Sorry.
Do you know Fenwick?
No?
Do you know it?
Hey, please!
Could you come back?
Good evening.
- What do you want?
- I'm looking for one of your customers.
- There are no customers here.
- Please...
Who are you looking for?
Kei Shinohara.
You have no business here.
And you will never speak of this place.
Open the door.
Did you go out?
At your invitation.
Did you come out of politeness?
Or to escape the hotel, like you.
I'm surprised they
let you in.
I gave your name.
Sit down.
Why is this club illegal?
Mahjong is not illegal.
The cheaters,
the card counters,
they only have this place left.
- And you?
- Me?
I go there for the atmosphere.
Everyone watches their neighbor
table. I like it.
I've never seen you so animated.
But I can't tell if
you're going there to win,
or to splurge.
Or just for the thrill.
When was the last time you had sex?
Two...
or three years ago.
I don't remember.
You are...
impotent?
I have no desire anymore.
I don't eat.
I don't sleep.
I build dams knowing
fully that the ocean will have the last word.
It's your turn to confess your sadness.
That's right.
Are you working early tomorrow?
No?
No.
Good evening, dear members of the committee.
As agreed, here is my report
on Rosefield Palace and
Margot Parson's vision.
Staff Management: Optimal. Green.
Resource Management: Optimal. Green.
Customer Management: Optimal. Green.
Crisis Management: Optimal. Green.
Margot Parson's Skills and Management:
Optimal. Green.
Do you want to be fired?
Yes.
Are you leaving everything?
On a whim?
Are you surprised?
Yes.
Do you know what you're going to do?
Does it scare you?
It terrifies me.
- What are you doing?
- We're going to celebrate.
Careful, it's strong.
Don't drink too fast.
When are you leaving?
In a few hours.
In the meantime, I have nothing planned.
What do you do at night,
when you're not playing?
I go for a walk.
I like the...
empty hours that I spend here.
Do you want me to show you?
Will you give me your number?
Do you want to call me?
No.
You can keep them.
Come with me.
- Is this the first time?
- Yes.
Can I ask you a question?
Yes.
When you were in my room,
what did you do?
I went into your bathtub,
and I drank the water.
Did you drink the water?
It tasted like you.
It's pretty.
What?
Not the bracelet.
That.
What are you talking about?
About you.
He thinks you're very beautiful.
He wants to sleep with you.
Did he tell you like that?
Yes.
What do you think?
It's your decision.
I won't go without you.
Tell him to come closer.
Tell him to take off my panties.
Tell him to lick on the way up.
- Do you like it?
- Yes.
Tell him to...
suck my nipple.
And this?
- Do you like it?
- Yes.
Yes, a lot.
It turns me on.
Tell him to put his
hands between my thighs.
Do you want more?
Yes.
Now.
Do you want him?
Yes, I want him.
Like this.
Yes, like this.
Faster.