Ferryman (2023) Movie Script
1
(gentle music)
(airplane roaring)
(grunting)
(wheelchair thuds)
(grunting)
(wheelchair thudding)
- Fuck.
(letterbox clanging)
(footsteps)
- You're Peter?
- Yeah.
- You're in a wheelchair.
- Not at the moment I'm not.
Look, do you want
to do this or not?
- Are you able to?
- Yeah. I just need
to get in your house.
- It's my father's house.
I want him to find me.
(gentle music)
- Where do you want me?
- That's fine.
(ominous music)
(chain rattling)
(sighs)
(tense music)
(chain block clanks)
(chain creaking)
(Muslim prayer singing)
(explosions booming)
(child yelling in Arabic)
- [Ash] It's OK, kid!
Just put the gun down!
- [Sparx] Ash!
We clear?
(child yelling in Arabic)
- [Ash] Put the gun down, kid!
(door bursts open)
- Ash!
(child screams)
(single gunshot)
(body thuds)
- Oh, shit!
- [Sparx] I'm down!
- Just put the gun down!
(child screams)
(two gunshots)
(body thud)
(helicopter whirring)
Sarge!
Sparx!
(shoelace rustling)
(polishing cloth rubbing)
(electric razor buzzing)
(gentle Arabic music)
(heavy vehicles rumbling)
(traffic rumbling)
(bus rumbling)
(bus brakes hissing)
(door knocking)
(letterbox clacks)
Sparx!
(door clacks)
- Little cunts keep
banging on the door.
'Cause they know I
can't chase them.
Think they can get a
better of me, so...
got a little surprise for them.
- More likely to hurt yourself
with that old
blunderbuss, Sarge.
- I'm not your sarge.
In case you haven't noticed,
I'm not in the
fucking army anymore.
(clears throat)
I'm not your boss.
- Yes Boss.
(door closes)
You need some air in here, mate.
(window clacks)
Penny not around?
- Long gone, mate.
She left a month
after I came back.
- Bummer.
- I can look after myself.
Anyway, I don't blame her.
Said she needed a 'real man'.
(scoffs)
Why now?
Ash! Can you stop doing that?
What the fuck are
you doing here?
- Just checking in.
- Bollocks.
You were supposed to
report this morning.
Why the fuck aren't
you in Colchester?
- I need to talk to you.
About when you were shot.
- I need a drink.
(garage door whirring)
Neighbor lets me
keep her in here.
Come on.
Pull it off.
(cover rustling)
Mm.
- Do you want me to
take you out on her?
(keys jangling)
- Take care of her for me.
- What?
- Well, I can't use her, can I?
I want you to have her.
- I'll give you my savings.
I'll pay the rest back every-
- I don't need your money.
I just want to know
who's sitting on her.
And I want that
someone to be you.
(slot machine coins dropping)
- Day you were
injured, I hesitated.
- What do you mean?
- He was just a kid.
We're trained to
kill men. Not boys.
- You hesitated to stop
someone shooting me?
- There's an AK in his hands.
Pointing down, so I
just lowered my gun.
- Why would you do that?
- So he knew I didn't
want to kill him.
He was scared. I just
wanted him to leave.
- And then I came in.
- You couldn't see him
from where you came in.
And he panicked and just
lifted up his gun and...
In the back.
- Confirm you killed the
cunt that did this to me?
- Two in the head.
Confirm you carried
me to the medics?
Despite the sniper.
Assuming the kid wasn't
the fucking sniper.
Huh?
As far as I'm concerned,
you saved my life.
(gentle music)
More beer.
(table bangs)
More beer!
(chuckles)
(urine splashing)
- [Ash] I'm not sure
if I'm up for the army.
- [Sparx] And what are
you gonna do instead?
Huh?
Retrain as a copper?
- I just don't know if
I'm ready to go back.
- The army is the best
deal you'll ever get.
Right?
It's for life!
(punch thuds)
You know that!
(Ash chuckles)
You know that!
Now shut up!
(gentle guitar music)
(Sparx laughing)
Hey!
Fuck off, you fucking nurse.
(Ash laughing)
You cunt.
(both laughing)
(refrigerator door clacks)
- You got any more beers?
(snoring)
(Ash grunting)
(wheelchair thuds)
(Ash panting)
(Ash grunts)
(Ash sighing)
(two gunshots)
(birds chirping)
(gentle guitar music)
(Ash gulping)
(door creaks)
(keys jangling)
(train rumbling)
(birds chirping)
(door knocking)
Hi, Ingrid.
- Oh, hello.
Look at you. You're
all grown up.
- They're not very
keen on us looking
like hippies in the army.
- Yes, yes, you've
lost all your hair.
- Sorry it's a bit unexpected.
Can I come in for a brew?
- Yes, if you don't
mind making it yourself.
We're busy decorating cupcakes.
(door unlocks)
- It looks just
the same in here.
Hiya.
- Yes, well, we can't
afford to paint the place
and Jeff's too lazy anyway.
- Is he in?
I was hoping I could
speak to you both.
- Well, why don't you surprise
him with a cup of tea?
He's in the usual place.
- Yeah.
(Ingrid faintly speaking)
Would it be okay if I
stayed for a bit, Mom?
- I don't...
Here? Um, well, we're
a bit overcrowded.
- I'm on leave. Got a few
things I need to think about.
I just thought-
- Well, why do you find
yourself a quiet B and B?
You know, somewhere where
you can hear yourself think.
- Rather stay with you guys.
Could stay in the man cave.
Wouldn't get in the way.
Be luxury compared to some
of the places I've stayed.
- Go and play with
the others, eh?
No, love.
I'm sorry, but...
Jeff and I are
glad that you were with us.
Even though you were a bit
of a handful towards the end.
And we tried to make those
good years, better for you.
You know, better
than what you had.
But you mustn't
call me Mom, love.
It was our job to look
after you. But it isn't now.
- Wow.
(hands slapping)
- I realize this is
-the first conversation
we've had as grown ups.
And I'm really sorry if
you weren't expecting that.
I mean, you were a boy when
you went into the army.
But you're certainly not now,
are you?
You're all grown up.
- Yeah.
(hand slaps)
- Ow!
(crying)
- [Ingrid] Ooh. Oh.
Oh. Ali, that was a
bit hard, wasn't it?
- Sorry, Zebby.
- Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Come on. Rub your hands, rub
your hands, rub your hands.
Wriggle your fingers,
wriggle your fingers.
Come on. Let's have a smile.
Yeah.
Yes. Where's my
brave little soldier?
Where's my brave little soldier?
- Tough tour?
- Yeah.
To be honest, I'm wondering
if I'm really cut out for it.
- You're probably braver
than all the others.
You transformed from
that timid little kid
who came to us
hiding in his anorak.
Took us a week to get
that stinky coat off you.
But now look at you.
A war hero.
The rest of us can sleep
soundly in our beds knowing
that tough guys like you
are out there
dealing with all the
ugly shit on our behalf.
I'm enormously proud of you.
(gentle music)
(Ash sighs)
(door clacks)
- Hey.
(gasps)
Are you Penny?
- What? No.
- Sparx!
That nurse was fit, mate!
Sarge!
(ominous music)
(door clacks)
(thrilling music)
(ominous music)
(thrilling music)
Hey!
(suspenseful music)
(thrilling music)
(water splashing)
Hang on!
Why didn't you stop him?
- He didn't want me to.
- Wait!
Please!
(panting)
(thrilling music)
(gate clacks)
(gate creaking)
(gate thuds)
(gate clacks)
(gate creaking)
(gate thuds)
(Eve panting)
(Ash panting)
(train horn blaring)
(train horn blaring)
(train rumbling)
(train horn blaring)
(train horn blaring)
(train rumbling)
(Eve chuckles)
- Look, I was only there
because he wanted someone there.
It's done now.
I'm gonna run.
You can come if you want.
(Ash panting)
(gentle guitar music)
(guitar music continues)
(door clacks)
(door clacks)
(door clacks)
(door thuds)
(traffic humming)
(kick thudding)
(kick thudding)
(cart rumbling)
(Eve laughing)
(Eve shrieking)
(elegant classical music)
(lid clacks)
(Eve laughs)
(elegant classical
music continues)
(Eve laughs)
(cart rumbling)
(lid clacks)
(Eve laughs)
(lively classical music)
(lid thuds)
(lid banging)
(cart rumbling)
(Eve shreiking)
(cart rumbling)
(Eve laughs)
(Eve yelping)
(body thud)
- Ready?
- Go.
(kicks thudding)
(Eve yelps)
(Eve shreiking)
(cart rumbling)
(elegant classical
music continues)
(Eve laughing)
(cart thuds)
(alarm wailing)
(Eve laughs)
(gentle guitar music)
Every time I've seen
writing on the wall
Those rooms with
a sink and stall
I never liked it
I never liked it at all
Unconsciously, I
made myself a vow
Unconsciously, I
never thought and now
What I never thought I'd do
I'm gonna do it
and then take a bow
(gentle guitar music continues)
(Eve chuckles)
The only thing I know
Everything I know is small
Yes, the only thing I know
Everything I know is small
Everything I know is small
(traffic humming)
- I wish we could just
hang here forever.
Just this exact moment.
- We should get married.
Just yes.
Keep it simple.
Either you want to.
Or you don't.
- Yeah.
(Eve chuckles)
(gentle guitar music continues)
Only thing I know
Everything I know is small.
- [Eve] What's the rush?
- No wonder you're so fit.
- [Eve] Am I?
Yes, the only thing I know
Everything I know is small
Everything I know is small
(water splashing)
(ominous music)
(entity growls)
(Eve groans)
- [Ash] What's wrong?
- Don't stop.
- You OK?
- Keep going.
It will pass quicker
if you don't stop.
Keep going.
(entity growls)
Keep going.
(Eve heavily breathing)
(helicopter whirring)
(explosions booming)
(child yelling in Arabic)
- [Ash] Put the gun down, kid!
(child panting)
Just put the gun down!
(child screams)
(two gunshots)
(Eve gasps)
(door clacks)
(door thuds)
(Eve heavily breathing)
(ominous music)
- Leave me alone.
Not now.
Go...
...away.
(door knocking)
- You okay?
You all right in there?
(door knocking)
(entity growls)
- Please...
(body thudding)
(door rattling)
(traffic humming)
(window knocking)
- Hey!
Eve!
Are you okay?
(window knocking)
Hey!
(window knocking)
(door clacks)
- Sorry about that.
- What happened in there?
- Oh. Nothing, I just
couldn't get the door open.
Bit tired.
(traffic humming)
- [Hannah] Hey.
- What?
- [Hannah] It's me, love.
- [Ash] Hey.
- Could you leave
us alone, please?
- Absolutely
- Don't move.
- Mom, please, can
you come back later?
We've only just got into
bed. We need to sleep.
- No, I can't.
(Eve sighs)
- Get back into bed.
Mom, I will call you later.
- I don't believe you.
This is the first
time I found you in,
and I'm not going until
we've discussed your plans.
Then I'll go.
- What plans?
- I'm just gonna
go to the toilet.
(door thuds)
- Dad's finished the
downstairs room for you now.
So we need to sell the flat.
So we can pay for the extra help
and the equipment we need.
- Mom, shut up. I have company.
- You can't avoid talking
about this any longer.
(Eve scoffs)
We need to act, quickly.
We need to get organized.
It's more important than a shag.
- It's not a shag.
We're getting married.
- What?
(door clacks)
(Eve scoffs)
What do you do?
- I'm in the army.
- Mom, please, can you just
leave us alone?
- Front line?
- It's not just combat.
- No, sure, but you have a
gun and you shoot at people?
As part of your job.
- I'm leaving the army.
- Well, afraid you
can't live here
because we need
to sell this place
to pay for your
future wife's care.
- Mom, shut up.
- What do you mean by "care"?
- Well, if he's gonna
be your future husband,
or should I say carer,
he needs to know.
- Please don't.
- Eve has a
degenerative illness.
It is unpredictable
and aggressive.
And it means that soon,
or eventually, she will
need help moving around.
She'll need to be
in a wheelchair.
She'll need to be
carried up the stairs.
She will need help bathing
and dressing and...
She will need medical care.
And that's why we need
to sell this flat,
so that she can come
home where her family
and professional carers
can look after her.
- Is this true?
- I'm sorry.
- You're sorry?
You need help. Your mom
is trying to help you.
- [Eve] Just get
out! Both of you!
(door clacks)
(gentle guitar music)
- [Eve] Why do you
have to interfere?
Why do you have to
ruin everything?
(door thuds)
Fuck you! And fuck your
fucking care package!
(door thuds)
(gentle guitar music continues)
(door thuds)
(floor creaks)
- Don't know which service.
Just found my neighbor dead.
He's killed himself.
No, not accidentally.
(keys jangling)
14 Steppenwolf Court.
No. There was no one else here.
(cellphone beeps)
(bag thuds)
(cellphone beeping)
The Club.
"Your Ferryman's name is Eve.
She will be with you at
3:00 PM today.
As requested."
(motorcycle accelerating)
"We advise all club
members limit conversation
with their Ferryman to
departure instructions only.
Remember how stressful it
was for you to be a Ferryman.
And that they will be making
plans for their own departure.
Bon voyage...
...the Club."
(gentle guitar music)
(Eve faintly speaking)
- I want to make
my own decisions.
(Tom groaning)
[Eve] What the fuck?
- [Ash] You need to leave now!
- [Eve] Ash!
- [Ash] Stay away from her!
- [Eve] Ash, what are you doing?
- [Ash] Never contact her again.
- [Eve] What the fuck are you
doing?
- [Ash] Do you understand that?
- [Eve] Get off my dad!
(Tom gurgling)
- [Ash] What?
[Eve] I'm sorry!
- [Ash] Jesus!
What were you thinking?
- I thought he
was your Ferryman.
(Tom coughing)
- Later, OK? I'll
meet you at the flat.
- I'm not going anywhere!
(Tom coughs)
(Tom gasps)
(steam hisses)
(water boiling)
(patrons murmuring)
- I thought we
discussed everything?
Hey, that was a tough day.
But we made a plan, together.
- Yes, but...
it's always gonna be my problem
in the end, isn't it?
- No, it's our
problem too, Pumpkin.
We're here for you.
I'm done with work.
I'm not taking
any new contracts.
Your mom, she's arranged
with the deputy head
to take over for
an extended leave.
We're gonna fight
this thing with you.
- You can't.
You can't fight it, Daddy.
- Deal with it, then.
All right? Cope with it.
We face it with you.
- I know you're suffering.
(Eve gasps)
But it's my body.
It's my life.
- Look, the downstairs
room is all ready for you.
That's all your mom
was trying to tell you.
She's just not at her best.
I'll have to put in a
couple of ramps
for the wheelchair at some
point.
But otherwise, it's perfect.
- I'm not coming home, Dad.
- Why?
I don't understand.
Why wouldn't you want to be
where we can care for you?
Oh, you're not suggesting
this idiot can do it?
(cellphone buzzing)
Are you gonna carry her up and
down those stairs every day?
(cellphone buzzing)
You're gonna nurse her
when it gets really...
- Yeah.
(cellphone beeps)
- She's my daughter.
She's our only child.
Please, have some
respect for our family.
(ominous music)
If you want to stay at
the flat for a bit longer,
we can work something out.
We could take turns
staying with you.
- Please, I just...
I just need a minute.
I'll be back in a second.
(door clacks)
- I don't know what your
feelings for Eve are,
but I suggest you get out now.
Before everything goes downhill,
which it will very soon.
(Eve sobbing)
The longer you leave it, the
harder you make it for her.
(Eve sobbing)
So why don't you just do
the right thing...
What are you doing?
What's wrong...
That's her phone!
What are you doing?
What is wrong with you?
(motorcycle accelerating)
(train rumbling)
- You don't really
want to watch someone
kill themselves, do you?
- Don't know what
you're talking about.
- You look like a
member of The Club.
- I'm just up here
minding my own business.
Perhaps you should
do the same, eh?
- You are though, aren't you?
You're a Ferryman.
- Out of my way.
- How about twist your arm and
drag you to the police station?
- Look...
I can't break the chain!
- So you have to be a
Ferryman to get a Ferryman?
Is that what you're saying?
- Yeah.
What you give is what you get.
Can I go now?
(body thuds)
- What if I could help you?
- What do you mean?
- Help you.
Out.
I know to make these
things instant, painless.
I'm trained.
I'm experienced.
I could do it right now.
Afterwards, I could just throw
your body over the bridge
and make it look
like you jumped.
- Right now?
- You wouldn't have to
be conscious for any of it.
(suspenseful music)
You ready?
- Thank you.
(neck cracks)
(train rumbling)
(Eve gasps)
(body thuds)
(train continues rumbling)
(distorted guitar music)
(Ash choking)
(Ash gasping)
- Eve!
- No!
What is wrong with you? How
can you do something like that?
How could you steal my death?
How can you make it ugly for me!
Stay away from me!
Forever!
(sirens wailing)
(gentle music)
(pills rattling)
(traffic humming)
(Ash heavily breathing)
(traffic continues humming)
(gentle guitar music)
(cellphone buzzes)
(gentle music continues)
(door clacks)
(sighs)
(ominous music)
Fuck off!
(gentle music)
(birds chirping)
(traffic rumbling)
(gentle music)
(Ash heavily breathing)
(door buzzes)
(door clacks)
(gentle guitar music)
- I'm sorry.
I panicked.
- Please just hold me.
(water splashing)
(drawers rumbling)
- What exactly is
wrong with you?
- I don't talk about it anymore.
I don't want to hear its name
coming out of my
mouth ever again.
Or anyone else's.
- We can't just pretend
it doesn't exist.
- Can't we?
- Okay.
- One day at a time.
(gentle music)
(television chattering)
- Hey, you!
Who are you?
Chase me!
(Eve chuckles)
Give us a kiss, then!
Let's get married.
Get your kit off.
Mm. Oh, yeah.
Take them off.
Wee-woo. Mm-mm.
Oh, yeah.
Sexy soldier.
Not had one of those before.
(gentle music)
(Eve sighs)
- Don't think you were meant
to be a soldier, were you?
Come out, come out,
wherever you are.
(Ash chuckles)
Where are you? I've
looked everywhere.
(door clicks)
(door clicks)
(body thuds)
(ominous music)
(Eve choking)
- It's OK.
It's OK.
- Sorry.
- Tell me what to do.
Tell me what to do.
(entity growls)
(entity growls)
(Eve wheezing)
(entity growls)
(Ash inhaling)
How does it work?
How does it work?
Can't do it!
(entity growls)
Come on!
(entity growls)
Breathe!
(canister hissing)
Breathe.
(Ash heavily breathing)
(Eve gasps)
It's OK. It's OK.
(gasping and crying)
(gentle guitar music)
(gentle music continues)
(sizzling)
Please just tell me
what's wrong with you.
- This is the last
time we talk about it.
- Thank you.
(gentle music)
(marshmallows sizzling)
(keyboard clicks)
(keyboard clicking)
(keyboard clicks)
(touchpad clicks)
(touchpad clicks)
(door clacks)
Hey.
- You sleep?
- What are you doing?
(gentle music continues)
(door thuds)
(keyboard clicks)
Hi, Dad. Mom.
Here I am. In my flat.
I've loved being here.
It's one of the
many, many things
that I want to thank you for.
You've been the best
parents I could have had.
And you've given
me a great life.
I also wanted to thank you
for the way that you wanted
to handle the last
part of my life.
It's very kind.
And it's probably what I
would have wanted for you
if this had happened to
either of you instead of me.
It's the right way for
pretty much everyone.
Just not me.
(gentle guitar music)
(Eve heavily breathing)
(Eve exhales)
(Eve moans)
- Hey.
- Hiya.
- Been thinking.
- Oh, yeah.
- When the time's right...
I'll take care of everything.
Just want us to have
some time to be together.
Then you can just sleep.
You don't have to wake up.
(gentle music continues)
- And what will killing
me do for your shakes?
- It's different.
- I don't believe that, Ash.
(Eve sighs)
Maybe you can help me.
Like I was there for Sparx.
What's for breakfast?
- I don't know.
Sex.
(Eve chuckles)
- What is that lovely smell?
Ah! Blackcurrent tea.
(Eve laughs)
- What were you like as a kid?
What was your greatest ambition?
- That's easy.
To go to the moon.
What, didn't you?
- No.
- You didn't want
to be an astronaut?
- No.
- All right, fine.
What did tiny, little baby Ash
want to be when he grew up?
- A dad.
(Eve chuckles)
(water splashing)
(both laughing)
(water splashing)
(Eve laughs)
(bell jingles)
(Eve laughs)
(car horn blares)
Mm
(car horn honking)
Just a little more time
Together
It will give us a sign
If further investigation
is required
Oh
Oh
Oh
Shoo do do do do do. Oh oh
(curtains rattling)
(birds chirping)
- What day is it?
- No idea.
- What time is it?
- 4:00.
PM.
I'm feeling good.
I'm gonna go into the office.
One last time.
- With everything
that's going on?
- Yeah.
I'm gonna introduce
you to the love of my life.
(gentle music)
Come on!
- [Ash] What
exactly is your job?
- [Eve] I'll show you.
(door clacks)
- Fucking hell.
(door creaking)
(door thuds)
- We've been using
the spectrogram
-to map new resources.
(shutter rumbling)
- [Ash] Like night vision?
- Kind of.
More like refraction,
prisms, that kinda thing.
(shutter thuds)
- Hey.
We need to be careful.
- I'm fine.
(telescope rumbling)
(Ash chuckles)
Here. Take a look.
- Whoa.
It's like you can
actually touch it.
- Exactly.
We've been trying to measure
things like gases, minerals.
You know, how much is there?
How long before it runs
out? That kinda thing.
- It's a good question.
So what's the answer?
- It's too soon to say.
I'll never...
That will be for
others to find out.
Isn't she the most beautiful
thing you've ever seen?
(camera snaps)
- Yeah.
- She's not light years in the
past, you know, like stars.
She's right here in our present.
- Let's get married.
- Ash.
- It was your idea.
You proposed.
I said yeah.
Let's just do this
as soon as possible.
(gentle music)
This weekend.
Invite your parents.
- Just stop.
Leaving you is gonna be
hard enough as it is.
Please don't make it harder.
(door clacks)
(door thuds)
(traffic rumbling)
(entity growls)
(Eve groans)
(body thuds)
- [Man] You all right, love?
- [Eve] Fuck off!
(Eve crying)
(entity growls)
(door clacks)
(door clacks)
(Eve heavily breathing)
(Eve crying)
(Eve sobbing)
(traffic humming)
(objects clattering)
(door thuds)
- We have only just
found each other.
Can't we have just a few
months just to be in love?
I could help your
parents look after you.
- I don't want anyone
to look after me.
- You don't want to
be a burden. I get that!
- I don't want to be sick!
- I can do what I did
for your Ferryman!
He didn't feel a thing.
I can do it while you sleep!
You will never know!
In a few months. Just not now!
- You would go to jail!
- I don't care!
- Yes, you do.
That is why The Club exists!
Friends and family get
emotionally confused
and they can't go
through with it.
I can't take the risk that
you won't go through with it!
I can't risk dying in agony!
I want to die as myself.
Not as a prisoner.
I'm ready.
(gentle music)
Mm
Mm Mm
Mm Mm
Mm Mm
Mm
Mm Mm
Mm Mm
Mm Mm
(gentle music continues)
(wind blowing)
Look.
Not shaking.
- How are you this morning?
- Good.
Let's go for a run.
- You think that's a good idea?
- I want to.
I like the high.
It's like a
big 'fuck you' to the torturer.
I'll sprint down the wareside
and you can meet me
on the second lap.
- Well, wait!
Let me get my clothes!
(upbeat music)
(Eve panting)
(entity growls)
(ominous music)
(Eve heavily breathing)
It's OK.
It's OK.
It's OK.
(Eve crying)
(gentle music)
- It's time.
(gentle music)
- Just need one more thing.
One more day.
Just one.
Got a surprise for you.
- I love surprises.
(gentle music continues)
(Ash crying)
(wind blowing)
(kick thuds)
Where's my surprise?
- You strong enough
to get on the bike?
- Yeah.
I feel...
...ready.
- [Ash] You been
on a bike before?
- [Eve] Nope, never.
Always wanted to though.
- [Ash] Good. Hop on.
(gentle music)
- [Eve] Where do I put my feet?
- [Ash] There.
You're gonna love it.
Ready?
- Yep.
- Can you see?
- Nope.
- Promise?
- Yeah.
- Promise?
- Yes.
(engine rumbles)
Our ripples ebb in time
Shape boundless, mercifully
Don't prize my petals open
Let them bloom organically
I'll close my eyes
to see you clearly
Witness what we've become
I wrap my arms
around you tightly
Until we move as one
I'll close my eyes
And fly with you
Place all my faith
In what you do
Protect me
Excite me
(intercom buzzes)
Use your touch
to reignite me
I'll close my eyes
And fly with you
(dog barking)
Place all my faith
- We're here.
- [Eve] Where?
in what you do
- What were you thinking?
- Listen to me.
I've told them you're
going traveling.
You're not coming back.
They know this is their
last chance to say goodbye.
Guys, tell her what I told you.
- It's okay, Evie.
We just want to see you
before you go... off.
Just want to tell
you we love you.
That's all.
- You can't ask me to stay.
I'm leaving right now
if this is a set up
to make me change my mind.
- Can't you at least
stay the night?
- [Ash] You gave your word.
If you can't keep
it, we'll just go.
- Look, we promise, Pumpkin.
Please. Don't go yet.
We understand.
We just have today.
But please, stay.
- Please come in, Darling.
Dad's made you spag bol.
(gentle music)
(latch clicks)
(gate creaks)
- Thank you.
(cutlery clacking)
- How long was that one?
- Mm.
Ultra Marathon.
Sahara.
- A fucking amazing place.
- [Tom] Mm-hmm.
- Sorry, Mom.
- [Ash] Was she a
good runner at school?
- Not especially.
Were you?
She was an early walker.
Just under seven months when
she took her first steps.
Tom filmed it on video.
- Mm. You've got to see this.
- No, Dad. Dad, not now.
Maybe later.
- He fell in love
with her that day.
- No.
No, I loved her already.
But I was mighty impressed.
- You did.
It was the first time you ever
spent any real time with her.
He was away for months
after she arrived.
I had to do everything
on my own for six months.
- Three months.
Useless contractor
couldn't read the drawings.
Slunk off back to South America-
- Whatever.
Then you turn up
with a video camera
and she just up and walked.
Just like that.
(Tom chuckles)
I watched it happen on his face.
You've never seen anyone
fall in love so fast.
- [Tom] She was a charmer.
- What does "going away" mean?
- She's not coming back.
This is her last visit.
Can we not just
leave it at that?
- We've...
got to say goodbye today?
That's what you want?
- That's right, Dad.
I think we should
probably head off soon.
- You haven't
answered my question.
What does "going away and not
coming back" actually mean?
If you're going away
traveling, why the mystery?
Or are we talking
about something else?
- Please.
(door slams)
- Hello, sweethearts.
(dogs panting)
There you go.
And there you go too.
(door thuds)
(Eve sighs)
- I'm not gonna ask
if you're okay, but..
...would it be easier
if we left now?
We need to leave soon anyway.
- How can I say what I feel
without breaking your rule?
- Just don't ask me to stay.
- I just always thought
I'd see you get married.
See you with your own kids.
(crying)
Take them on holiday.
How do I unimagine that?
(somber music)
I always thought we'd have time.
Then we have to adjust
to having so little time.
Then you disappear.
Now it seems that
there's no time at all.
(crying)
- I've been doing
a lot of thinking
over the past two
months and I just...
I don't think it's about time.
- Time is all we have.
Or it's all we thought we had.
- I don't think
life is about time.
I don't think that's the
right way to think about it.
(Eve sighs)
(gentle music)
I know.
(door clacks)
(Hannah sighs)
I think I know how to thank you.
- [Ash] What for?
- I'm glad you interrupted my...
...plans.
I wouldn't have wanted to
have missed my last 10 days.
(gentle music)
(music only)
(Eve chuckles)
- [Hannah] Eve!
(Eve laughs)
- Is it our turn yet?
What are you laughing about?
- [Hannah] Never you mind.
(Eve laughs)
So, did you manage
to outrun Eve, then?
Is that how she noticed you?
- No, sir.
I can regularly do 10
clicks in full kit.
But I couldn't catch her.
- Really, I was just fishing
for how you two met each other.
- We had a mutual friend.
- Yeah?
Who's that?
- She joined a club.
- Yeah?
- I don't think she'd
like me to tell you.
- You mean you don't think
she'd want Hannah to know.
It's all right.
Now what size feet are you?
- Eights.
- This club?
- Each member supervises
the passing of another.
- Passing?
- Stops you from
making a mistake.
Waking up in a hospital bed
surrounded by angry relatives.
- Oh, my God.
That's vile.
- It's how you
earn your Ferryman.
- Surely you can get
sent to jail for that?
I mean, that must be illegal?
- Yeah.
Guess that's why the only people
it makes sense to do it...
are people that are
about to die themselves.
- Uh...
Best I can do in the
circumstances, I'm afraid.
Ash, are you Eve's Ferryman?
- I thought you were, remember?
(gentle music)
(entity growls)
(Eve gasps)
(ominous music)
(Eve heavily breathing)
(gentle music)
(entity growls)
(Eve heavily breathing)
(ominous music)
- You are not spoiling this.
(entity growls)
(gentle music)
(ominous music)
(Eve heavily breathing)
I am stronger than you think.
(entity growls)
(footsteps pattering)
(Eve sighs)
(door knocking)
(gentle guitar music)
Mm Mm Mm
Ooh Ooh
Mm Mm Mm
Ooh Ooh
Mm Mm Mm
Ooh Ooh
Mm Mm Mm
(Eve chuckles)
Ooh Ooh
- Just do that.
You look beautiful.
Cute.
(chuckles)
(Hannah clears throat)
We are gathered here today.
To witness the union
of Eve and Ashley.
What love brings
together, let no man,
or woman, tear apart.
Ashley Meadows.
Will you take Eve Margaret
Hannah Barber to be your wife?
To love. And to cherish.
To honor and respect.
From this day forward.
For as long as you both-
- I will.
- What about the rings?
(Hannah laughs)
- Okay.
- Fat fingers.
- So you have that one.
And Eve.
Will you,
take Ashley Meadows
to be your husband?
To love and to cherish.
To honor, respect.
From this day forward.
For as long...
as you both shall live.
- I will.
To infinity and beyond.
(Eve chuckles)
- What about the kiss?
(Eve chuckles)
(Hannah laughs)
Ah Ah
Mm Mm
Ah Ah
Mm Mm
Ah Ah
Mm Mm
Ah Ah
Mm Mm
Ah Ah
- Love you.
Mm Mm
Ah Ah
Ah Ah
- To the bride and groom.
Aaah
(glasses clinking)
(door clacks)
- Can't you stay here tonight?
- I have to stick to my plans.
(intercom rings)
Why are the police here?
(intercom beeps)
Can I help you?
- Hello. It's the police.
I need to speak to Eve.
- Come on. You just
don't give up, do you?
- I didn't call them.
- I'm sorry.
- Daddy?
- I can't bear the thought
of you hurting yourself.
I can't stand it. I'm sorry.
- So you'd rather I died
painfully in prison?
- No.
Oh, God, Pumpkin, no!
(intercom beeps)
- [Hannah] Go now.
Take the Lane.
Go quickly.
(door thuds)
(Tom crying)
- [Hannah] Sweetheart.
- I'm sorry!
(motorcycle whirring)
(gentle guitar music)
(motorcycle whirring)
Oh, the ones
I often dreamt of
With the notes
in my ears
And the ones
I often mimicked
With the notes
on my fingers
And that's why I
know that I can say
I'm lucky today
And that's how I
know that it's time
to be brave
Oh
Ooh
Oh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh Ooh Ooh
Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh
Ooh Ooh Ooh
Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh
(seagulls squawking)
(Ash panting)
(door clacks)
(waves crashing)
(wind blowing)
Eve!
Eve!
Eve!
(Eve crying)
- It's harder than I thought.
(Eve crying)
(gentle guitar music)
Hold on
Let go
Hold on
Let go
Hold on
Hold on
Hold on
Hold on
'Cause if you don't hold on
I'll fall into
that hole where
there is nothing good
I wish we could just
hang like this forever.
Just this exact moment.
(gentle music continues)
(gentle guitar music)
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
(gentle guitar music continues)
Mm
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ah
Mm
Ah
Mm
Ah
Mm
Ah
Mm
Ah
Mm
(gentle music)
(airplane roaring)
(grunting)
(wheelchair thuds)
(grunting)
(wheelchair thudding)
- Fuck.
(letterbox clanging)
(footsteps)
- You're Peter?
- Yeah.
- You're in a wheelchair.
- Not at the moment I'm not.
Look, do you want
to do this or not?
- Are you able to?
- Yeah. I just need
to get in your house.
- It's my father's house.
I want him to find me.
(gentle music)
- Where do you want me?
- That's fine.
(ominous music)
(chain rattling)
(sighs)
(tense music)
(chain block clanks)
(chain creaking)
(Muslim prayer singing)
(explosions booming)
(child yelling in Arabic)
- [Ash] It's OK, kid!
Just put the gun down!
- [Sparx] Ash!
We clear?
(child yelling in Arabic)
- [Ash] Put the gun down, kid!
(door bursts open)
- Ash!
(child screams)
(single gunshot)
(body thuds)
- Oh, shit!
- [Sparx] I'm down!
- Just put the gun down!
(child screams)
(two gunshots)
(body thud)
(helicopter whirring)
Sarge!
Sparx!
(shoelace rustling)
(polishing cloth rubbing)
(electric razor buzzing)
(gentle Arabic music)
(heavy vehicles rumbling)
(traffic rumbling)
(bus rumbling)
(bus brakes hissing)
(door knocking)
(letterbox clacks)
Sparx!
(door clacks)
- Little cunts keep
banging on the door.
'Cause they know I
can't chase them.
Think they can get a
better of me, so...
got a little surprise for them.
- More likely to hurt yourself
with that old
blunderbuss, Sarge.
- I'm not your sarge.
In case you haven't noticed,
I'm not in the
fucking army anymore.
(clears throat)
I'm not your boss.
- Yes Boss.
(door closes)
You need some air in here, mate.
(window clacks)
Penny not around?
- Long gone, mate.
She left a month
after I came back.
- Bummer.
- I can look after myself.
Anyway, I don't blame her.
Said she needed a 'real man'.
(scoffs)
Why now?
Ash! Can you stop doing that?
What the fuck are
you doing here?
- Just checking in.
- Bollocks.
You were supposed to
report this morning.
Why the fuck aren't
you in Colchester?
- I need to talk to you.
About when you were shot.
- I need a drink.
(garage door whirring)
Neighbor lets me
keep her in here.
Come on.
Pull it off.
(cover rustling)
Mm.
- Do you want me to
take you out on her?
(keys jangling)
- Take care of her for me.
- What?
- Well, I can't use her, can I?
I want you to have her.
- I'll give you my savings.
I'll pay the rest back every-
- I don't need your money.
I just want to know
who's sitting on her.
And I want that
someone to be you.
(slot machine coins dropping)
- Day you were
injured, I hesitated.
- What do you mean?
- He was just a kid.
We're trained to
kill men. Not boys.
- You hesitated to stop
someone shooting me?
- There's an AK in his hands.
Pointing down, so I
just lowered my gun.
- Why would you do that?
- So he knew I didn't
want to kill him.
He was scared. I just
wanted him to leave.
- And then I came in.
- You couldn't see him
from where you came in.
And he panicked and just
lifted up his gun and...
In the back.
- Confirm you killed the
cunt that did this to me?
- Two in the head.
Confirm you carried
me to the medics?
Despite the sniper.
Assuming the kid wasn't
the fucking sniper.
Huh?
As far as I'm concerned,
you saved my life.
(gentle music)
More beer.
(table bangs)
More beer!
(chuckles)
(urine splashing)
- [Ash] I'm not sure
if I'm up for the army.
- [Sparx] And what are
you gonna do instead?
Huh?
Retrain as a copper?
- I just don't know if
I'm ready to go back.
- The army is the best
deal you'll ever get.
Right?
It's for life!
(punch thuds)
You know that!
(Ash chuckles)
You know that!
Now shut up!
(gentle guitar music)
(Sparx laughing)
Hey!
Fuck off, you fucking nurse.
(Ash laughing)
You cunt.
(both laughing)
(refrigerator door clacks)
- You got any more beers?
(snoring)
(Ash grunting)
(wheelchair thuds)
(Ash panting)
(Ash grunts)
(Ash sighing)
(two gunshots)
(birds chirping)
(gentle guitar music)
(Ash gulping)
(door creaks)
(keys jangling)
(train rumbling)
(birds chirping)
(door knocking)
Hi, Ingrid.
- Oh, hello.
Look at you. You're
all grown up.
- They're not very
keen on us looking
like hippies in the army.
- Yes, yes, you've
lost all your hair.
- Sorry it's a bit unexpected.
Can I come in for a brew?
- Yes, if you don't
mind making it yourself.
We're busy decorating cupcakes.
(door unlocks)
- It looks just
the same in here.
Hiya.
- Yes, well, we can't
afford to paint the place
and Jeff's too lazy anyway.
- Is he in?
I was hoping I could
speak to you both.
- Well, why don't you surprise
him with a cup of tea?
He's in the usual place.
- Yeah.
(Ingrid faintly speaking)
Would it be okay if I
stayed for a bit, Mom?
- I don't...
Here? Um, well, we're
a bit overcrowded.
- I'm on leave. Got a few
things I need to think about.
I just thought-
- Well, why do you find
yourself a quiet B and B?
You know, somewhere where
you can hear yourself think.
- Rather stay with you guys.
Could stay in the man cave.
Wouldn't get in the way.
Be luxury compared to some
of the places I've stayed.
- Go and play with
the others, eh?
No, love.
I'm sorry, but...
Jeff and I are
glad that you were with us.
Even though you were a bit
of a handful towards the end.
And we tried to make those
good years, better for you.
You know, better
than what you had.
But you mustn't
call me Mom, love.
It was our job to look
after you. But it isn't now.
- Wow.
(hands slapping)
- I realize this is
-the first conversation
we've had as grown ups.
And I'm really sorry if
you weren't expecting that.
I mean, you were a boy when
you went into the army.
But you're certainly not now,
are you?
You're all grown up.
- Yeah.
(hand slaps)
- Ow!
(crying)
- [Ingrid] Ooh. Oh.
Oh. Ali, that was a
bit hard, wasn't it?
- Sorry, Zebby.
- Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Come on. Rub your hands, rub
your hands, rub your hands.
Wriggle your fingers,
wriggle your fingers.
Come on. Let's have a smile.
Yeah.
Yes. Where's my
brave little soldier?
Where's my brave little soldier?
- Tough tour?
- Yeah.
To be honest, I'm wondering
if I'm really cut out for it.
- You're probably braver
than all the others.
You transformed from
that timid little kid
who came to us
hiding in his anorak.
Took us a week to get
that stinky coat off you.
But now look at you.
A war hero.
The rest of us can sleep
soundly in our beds knowing
that tough guys like you
are out there
dealing with all the
ugly shit on our behalf.
I'm enormously proud of you.
(gentle music)
(Ash sighs)
(door clacks)
- Hey.
(gasps)
Are you Penny?
- What? No.
- Sparx!
That nurse was fit, mate!
Sarge!
(ominous music)
(door clacks)
(thrilling music)
(ominous music)
(thrilling music)
Hey!
(suspenseful music)
(thrilling music)
(water splashing)
Hang on!
Why didn't you stop him?
- He didn't want me to.
- Wait!
Please!
(panting)
(thrilling music)
(gate clacks)
(gate creaking)
(gate thuds)
(gate clacks)
(gate creaking)
(gate thuds)
(Eve panting)
(Ash panting)
(train horn blaring)
(train horn blaring)
(train rumbling)
(train horn blaring)
(train horn blaring)
(train rumbling)
(Eve chuckles)
- Look, I was only there
because he wanted someone there.
It's done now.
I'm gonna run.
You can come if you want.
(Ash panting)
(gentle guitar music)
(guitar music continues)
(door clacks)
(door clacks)
(door clacks)
(door thuds)
(traffic humming)
(kick thudding)
(kick thudding)
(cart rumbling)
(Eve laughing)
(Eve shrieking)
(elegant classical music)
(lid clacks)
(Eve laughs)
(elegant classical
music continues)
(Eve laughs)
(cart rumbling)
(lid clacks)
(Eve laughs)
(lively classical music)
(lid thuds)
(lid banging)
(cart rumbling)
(Eve shreiking)
(cart rumbling)
(Eve laughs)
(Eve yelping)
(body thud)
- Ready?
- Go.
(kicks thudding)
(Eve yelps)
(Eve shreiking)
(cart rumbling)
(elegant classical
music continues)
(Eve laughing)
(cart thuds)
(alarm wailing)
(Eve laughs)
(gentle guitar music)
Every time I've seen
writing on the wall
Those rooms with
a sink and stall
I never liked it
I never liked it at all
Unconsciously, I
made myself a vow
Unconsciously, I
never thought and now
What I never thought I'd do
I'm gonna do it
and then take a bow
(gentle guitar music continues)
(Eve chuckles)
The only thing I know
Everything I know is small
Yes, the only thing I know
Everything I know is small
Everything I know is small
(traffic humming)
- I wish we could just
hang here forever.
Just this exact moment.
- We should get married.
Just yes.
Keep it simple.
Either you want to.
Or you don't.
- Yeah.
(Eve chuckles)
(gentle guitar music continues)
Only thing I know
Everything I know is small.
- [Eve] What's the rush?
- No wonder you're so fit.
- [Eve] Am I?
Yes, the only thing I know
Everything I know is small
Everything I know is small
(water splashing)
(ominous music)
(entity growls)
(Eve groans)
- [Ash] What's wrong?
- Don't stop.
- You OK?
- Keep going.
It will pass quicker
if you don't stop.
Keep going.
(entity growls)
Keep going.
(Eve heavily breathing)
(helicopter whirring)
(explosions booming)
(child yelling in Arabic)
- [Ash] Put the gun down, kid!
(child panting)
Just put the gun down!
(child screams)
(two gunshots)
(Eve gasps)
(door clacks)
(door thuds)
(Eve heavily breathing)
(ominous music)
- Leave me alone.
Not now.
Go...
...away.
(door knocking)
- You okay?
You all right in there?
(door knocking)
(entity growls)
- Please...
(body thudding)
(door rattling)
(traffic humming)
(window knocking)
- Hey!
Eve!
Are you okay?
(window knocking)
Hey!
(window knocking)
(door clacks)
- Sorry about that.
- What happened in there?
- Oh. Nothing, I just
couldn't get the door open.
Bit tired.
(traffic humming)
- [Hannah] Hey.
- What?
- [Hannah] It's me, love.
- [Ash] Hey.
- Could you leave
us alone, please?
- Absolutely
- Don't move.
- Mom, please, can
you come back later?
We've only just got into
bed. We need to sleep.
- No, I can't.
(Eve sighs)
- Get back into bed.
Mom, I will call you later.
- I don't believe you.
This is the first
time I found you in,
and I'm not going until
we've discussed your plans.
Then I'll go.
- What plans?
- I'm just gonna
go to the toilet.
(door thuds)
- Dad's finished the
downstairs room for you now.
So we need to sell the flat.
So we can pay for the extra help
and the equipment we need.
- Mom, shut up. I have company.
- You can't avoid talking
about this any longer.
(Eve scoffs)
We need to act, quickly.
We need to get organized.
It's more important than a shag.
- It's not a shag.
We're getting married.
- What?
(door clacks)
(Eve scoffs)
What do you do?
- I'm in the army.
- Mom, please, can you just
leave us alone?
- Front line?
- It's not just combat.
- No, sure, but you have a
gun and you shoot at people?
As part of your job.
- I'm leaving the army.
- Well, afraid you
can't live here
because we need
to sell this place
to pay for your
future wife's care.
- Mom, shut up.
- What do you mean by "care"?
- Well, if he's gonna
be your future husband,
or should I say carer,
he needs to know.
- Please don't.
- Eve has a
degenerative illness.
It is unpredictable
and aggressive.
And it means that soon,
or eventually, she will
need help moving around.
She'll need to be
in a wheelchair.
She'll need to be
carried up the stairs.
She will need help bathing
and dressing and...
She will need medical care.
And that's why we need
to sell this flat,
so that she can come
home where her family
and professional carers
can look after her.
- Is this true?
- I'm sorry.
- You're sorry?
You need help. Your mom
is trying to help you.
- [Eve] Just get
out! Both of you!
(door clacks)
(gentle guitar music)
- [Eve] Why do you
have to interfere?
Why do you have to
ruin everything?
(door thuds)
Fuck you! And fuck your
fucking care package!
(door thuds)
(gentle guitar music continues)
(door thuds)
(floor creaks)
- Don't know which service.
Just found my neighbor dead.
He's killed himself.
No, not accidentally.
(keys jangling)
14 Steppenwolf Court.
No. There was no one else here.
(cellphone beeps)
(bag thuds)
(cellphone beeping)
The Club.
"Your Ferryman's name is Eve.
She will be with you at
3:00 PM today.
As requested."
(motorcycle accelerating)
"We advise all club
members limit conversation
with their Ferryman to
departure instructions only.
Remember how stressful it
was for you to be a Ferryman.
And that they will be making
plans for their own departure.
Bon voyage...
...the Club."
(gentle guitar music)
(Eve faintly speaking)
- I want to make
my own decisions.
(Tom groaning)
[Eve] What the fuck?
- [Ash] You need to leave now!
- [Eve] Ash!
- [Ash] Stay away from her!
- [Eve] Ash, what are you doing?
- [Ash] Never contact her again.
- [Eve] What the fuck are you
doing?
- [Ash] Do you understand that?
- [Eve] Get off my dad!
(Tom gurgling)
- [Ash] What?
[Eve] I'm sorry!
- [Ash] Jesus!
What were you thinking?
- I thought he
was your Ferryman.
(Tom coughing)
- Later, OK? I'll
meet you at the flat.
- I'm not going anywhere!
(Tom coughs)
(Tom gasps)
(steam hisses)
(water boiling)
(patrons murmuring)
- I thought we
discussed everything?
Hey, that was a tough day.
But we made a plan, together.
- Yes, but...
it's always gonna be my problem
in the end, isn't it?
- No, it's our
problem too, Pumpkin.
We're here for you.
I'm done with work.
I'm not taking
any new contracts.
Your mom, she's arranged
with the deputy head
to take over for
an extended leave.
We're gonna fight
this thing with you.
- You can't.
You can't fight it, Daddy.
- Deal with it, then.
All right? Cope with it.
We face it with you.
- I know you're suffering.
(Eve gasps)
But it's my body.
It's my life.
- Look, the downstairs
room is all ready for you.
That's all your mom
was trying to tell you.
She's just not at her best.
I'll have to put in a
couple of ramps
for the wheelchair at some
point.
But otherwise, it's perfect.
- I'm not coming home, Dad.
- Why?
I don't understand.
Why wouldn't you want to be
where we can care for you?
Oh, you're not suggesting
this idiot can do it?
(cellphone buzzing)
Are you gonna carry her up and
down those stairs every day?
(cellphone buzzing)
You're gonna nurse her
when it gets really...
- Yeah.
(cellphone beeps)
- She's my daughter.
She's our only child.
Please, have some
respect for our family.
(ominous music)
If you want to stay at
the flat for a bit longer,
we can work something out.
We could take turns
staying with you.
- Please, I just...
I just need a minute.
I'll be back in a second.
(door clacks)
- I don't know what your
feelings for Eve are,
but I suggest you get out now.
Before everything goes downhill,
which it will very soon.
(Eve sobbing)
The longer you leave it, the
harder you make it for her.
(Eve sobbing)
So why don't you just do
the right thing...
What are you doing?
What's wrong...
That's her phone!
What are you doing?
What is wrong with you?
(motorcycle accelerating)
(train rumbling)
- You don't really
want to watch someone
kill themselves, do you?
- Don't know what
you're talking about.
- You look like a
member of The Club.
- I'm just up here
minding my own business.
Perhaps you should
do the same, eh?
- You are though, aren't you?
You're a Ferryman.
- Out of my way.
- How about twist your arm and
drag you to the police station?
- Look...
I can't break the chain!
- So you have to be a
Ferryman to get a Ferryman?
Is that what you're saying?
- Yeah.
What you give is what you get.
Can I go now?
(body thuds)
- What if I could help you?
- What do you mean?
- Help you.
Out.
I know to make these
things instant, painless.
I'm trained.
I'm experienced.
I could do it right now.
Afterwards, I could just throw
your body over the bridge
and make it look
like you jumped.
- Right now?
- You wouldn't have to
be conscious for any of it.
(suspenseful music)
You ready?
- Thank you.
(neck cracks)
(train rumbling)
(Eve gasps)
(body thuds)
(train continues rumbling)
(distorted guitar music)
(Ash choking)
(Ash gasping)
- Eve!
- No!
What is wrong with you? How
can you do something like that?
How could you steal my death?
How can you make it ugly for me!
Stay away from me!
Forever!
(sirens wailing)
(gentle music)
(pills rattling)
(traffic humming)
(Ash heavily breathing)
(traffic continues humming)
(gentle guitar music)
(cellphone buzzes)
(gentle music continues)
(door clacks)
(sighs)
(ominous music)
Fuck off!
(gentle music)
(birds chirping)
(traffic rumbling)
(gentle music)
(Ash heavily breathing)
(door buzzes)
(door clacks)
(gentle guitar music)
- I'm sorry.
I panicked.
- Please just hold me.
(water splashing)
(drawers rumbling)
- What exactly is
wrong with you?
- I don't talk about it anymore.
I don't want to hear its name
coming out of my
mouth ever again.
Or anyone else's.
- We can't just pretend
it doesn't exist.
- Can't we?
- Okay.
- One day at a time.
(gentle music)
(television chattering)
- Hey, you!
Who are you?
Chase me!
(Eve chuckles)
Give us a kiss, then!
Let's get married.
Get your kit off.
Mm. Oh, yeah.
Take them off.
Wee-woo. Mm-mm.
Oh, yeah.
Sexy soldier.
Not had one of those before.
(gentle music)
(Eve sighs)
- Don't think you were meant
to be a soldier, were you?
Come out, come out,
wherever you are.
(Ash chuckles)
Where are you? I've
looked everywhere.
(door clicks)
(door clicks)
(body thuds)
(ominous music)
(Eve choking)
- It's OK.
It's OK.
- Sorry.
- Tell me what to do.
Tell me what to do.
(entity growls)
(entity growls)
(Eve wheezing)
(entity growls)
(Ash inhaling)
How does it work?
How does it work?
Can't do it!
(entity growls)
Come on!
(entity growls)
Breathe!
(canister hissing)
Breathe.
(Ash heavily breathing)
(Eve gasps)
It's OK. It's OK.
(gasping and crying)
(gentle guitar music)
(gentle music continues)
(sizzling)
Please just tell me
what's wrong with you.
- This is the last
time we talk about it.
- Thank you.
(gentle music)
(marshmallows sizzling)
(keyboard clicks)
(keyboard clicking)
(keyboard clicks)
(touchpad clicks)
(touchpad clicks)
(door clacks)
Hey.
- You sleep?
- What are you doing?
(gentle music continues)
(door thuds)
(keyboard clicks)
Hi, Dad. Mom.
Here I am. In my flat.
I've loved being here.
It's one of the
many, many things
that I want to thank you for.
You've been the best
parents I could have had.
And you've given
me a great life.
I also wanted to thank you
for the way that you wanted
to handle the last
part of my life.
It's very kind.
And it's probably what I
would have wanted for you
if this had happened to
either of you instead of me.
It's the right way for
pretty much everyone.
Just not me.
(gentle guitar music)
(Eve heavily breathing)
(Eve exhales)
(Eve moans)
- Hey.
- Hiya.
- Been thinking.
- Oh, yeah.
- When the time's right...
I'll take care of everything.
Just want us to have
some time to be together.
Then you can just sleep.
You don't have to wake up.
(gentle music continues)
- And what will killing
me do for your shakes?
- It's different.
- I don't believe that, Ash.
(Eve sighs)
Maybe you can help me.
Like I was there for Sparx.
What's for breakfast?
- I don't know.
Sex.
(Eve chuckles)
- What is that lovely smell?
Ah! Blackcurrent tea.
(Eve laughs)
- What were you like as a kid?
What was your greatest ambition?
- That's easy.
To go to the moon.
What, didn't you?
- No.
- You didn't want
to be an astronaut?
- No.
- All right, fine.
What did tiny, little baby Ash
want to be when he grew up?
- A dad.
(Eve chuckles)
(water splashing)
(both laughing)
(water splashing)
(Eve laughs)
(bell jingles)
(Eve laughs)
(car horn blares)
Mm
(car horn honking)
Just a little more time
Together
It will give us a sign
If further investigation
is required
Oh
Oh
Oh
Shoo do do do do do. Oh oh
(curtains rattling)
(birds chirping)
- What day is it?
- No idea.
- What time is it?
- 4:00.
PM.
I'm feeling good.
I'm gonna go into the office.
One last time.
- With everything
that's going on?
- Yeah.
I'm gonna introduce
you to the love of my life.
(gentle music)
Come on!
- [Ash] What
exactly is your job?
- [Eve] I'll show you.
(door clacks)
- Fucking hell.
(door creaking)
(door thuds)
- We've been using
the spectrogram
-to map new resources.
(shutter rumbling)
- [Ash] Like night vision?
- Kind of.
More like refraction,
prisms, that kinda thing.
(shutter thuds)
- Hey.
We need to be careful.
- I'm fine.
(telescope rumbling)
(Ash chuckles)
Here. Take a look.
- Whoa.
It's like you can
actually touch it.
- Exactly.
We've been trying to measure
things like gases, minerals.
You know, how much is there?
How long before it runs
out? That kinda thing.
- It's a good question.
So what's the answer?
- It's too soon to say.
I'll never...
That will be for
others to find out.
Isn't she the most beautiful
thing you've ever seen?
(camera snaps)
- Yeah.
- She's not light years in the
past, you know, like stars.
She's right here in our present.
- Let's get married.
- Ash.
- It was your idea.
You proposed.
I said yeah.
Let's just do this
as soon as possible.
(gentle music)
This weekend.
Invite your parents.
- Just stop.
Leaving you is gonna be
hard enough as it is.
Please don't make it harder.
(door clacks)
(door thuds)
(traffic rumbling)
(entity growls)
(Eve groans)
(body thuds)
- [Man] You all right, love?
- [Eve] Fuck off!
(Eve crying)
(entity growls)
(door clacks)
(door clacks)
(Eve heavily breathing)
(Eve crying)
(Eve sobbing)
(traffic humming)
(objects clattering)
(door thuds)
- We have only just
found each other.
Can't we have just a few
months just to be in love?
I could help your
parents look after you.
- I don't want anyone
to look after me.
- You don't want to
be a burden. I get that!
- I don't want to be sick!
- I can do what I did
for your Ferryman!
He didn't feel a thing.
I can do it while you sleep!
You will never know!
In a few months. Just not now!
- You would go to jail!
- I don't care!
- Yes, you do.
That is why The Club exists!
Friends and family get
emotionally confused
and they can't go
through with it.
I can't take the risk that
you won't go through with it!
I can't risk dying in agony!
I want to die as myself.
Not as a prisoner.
I'm ready.
(gentle music)
Mm
Mm Mm
Mm Mm
Mm Mm
Mm
Mm Mm
Mm Mm
Mm Mm
(gentle music continues)
(wind blowing)
Look.
Not shaking.
- How are you this morning?
- Good.
Let's go for a run.
- You think that's a good idea?
- I want to.
I like the high.
It's like a
big 'fuck you' to the torturer.
I'll sprint down the wareside
and you can meet me
on the second lap.
- Well, wait!
Let me get my clothes!
(upbeat music)
(Eve panting)
(entity growls)
(ominous music)
(Eve heavily breathing)
It's OK.
It's OK.
It's OK.
(Eve crying)
(gentle music)
- It's time.
(gentle music)
- Just need one more thing.
One more day.
Just one.
Got a surprise for you.
- I love surprises.
(gentle music continues)
(Ash crying)
(wind blowing)
(kick thuds)
Where's my surprise?
- You strong enough
to get on the bike?
- Yeah.
I feel...
...ready.
- [Ash] You been
on a bike before?
- [Eve] Nope, never.
Always wanted to though.
- [Ash] Good. Hop on.
(gentle music)
- [Eve] Where do I put my feet?
- [Ash] There.
You're gonna love it.
Ready?
- Yep.
- Can you see?
- Nope.
- Promise?
- Yeah.
- Promise?
- Yes.
(engine rumbles)
Our ripples ebb in time
Shape boundless, mercifully
Don't prize my petals open
Let them bloom organically
I'll close my eyes
to see you clearly
Witness what we've become
I wrap my arms
around you tightly
Until we move as one
I'll close my eyes
And fly with you
Place all my faith
In what you do
Protect me
Excite me
(intercom buzzes)
Use your touch
to reignite me
I'll close my eyes
And fly with you
(dog barking)
Place all my faith
- We're here.
- [Eve] Where?
in what you do
- What were you thinking?
- Listen to me.
I've told them you're
going traveling.
You're not coming back.
They know this is their
last chance to say goodbye.
Guys, tell her what I told you.
- It's okay, Evie.
We just want to see you
before you go... off.
Just want to tell
you we love you.
That's all.
- You can't ask me to stay.
I'm leaving right now
if this is a set up
to make me change my mind.
- Can't you at least
stay the night?
- [Ash] You gave your word.
If you can't keep
it, we'll just go.
- Look, we promise, Pumpkin.
Please. Don't go yet.
We understand.
We just have today.
But please, stay.
- Please come in, Darling.
Dad's made you spag bol.
(gentle music)
(latch clicks)
(gate creaks)
- Thank you.
(cutlery clacking)
- How long was that one?
- Mm.
Ultra Marathon.
Sahara.
- A fucking amazing place.
- [Tom] Mm-hmm.
- Sorry, Mom.
- [Ash] Was she a
good runner at school?
- Not especially.
Were you?
She was an early walker.
Just under seven months when
she took her first steps.
Tom filmed it on video.
- Mm. You've got to see this.
- No, Dad. Dad, not now.
Maybe later.
- He fell in love
with her that day.
- No.
No, I loved her already.
But I was mighty impressed.
- You did.
It was the first time you ever
spent any real time with her.
He was away for months
after she arrived.
I had to do everything
on my own for six months.
- Three months.
Useless contractor
couldn't read the drawings.
Slunk off back to South America-
- Whatever.
Then you turn up
with a video camera
and she just up and walked.
Just like that.
(Tom chuckles)
I watched it happen on his face.
You've never seen anyone
fall in love so fast.
- [Tom] She was a charmer.
- What does "going away" mean?
- She's not coming back.
This is her last visit.
Can we not just
leave it at that?
- We've...
got to say goodbye today?
That's what you want?
- That's right, Dad.
I think we should
probably head off soon.
- You haven't
answered my question.
What does "going away and not
coming back" actually mean?
If you're going away
traveling, why the mystery?
Or are we talking
about something else?
- Please.
(door slams)
- Hello, sweethearts.
(dogs panting)
There you go.
And there you go too.
(door thuds)
(Eve sighs)
- I'm not gonna ask
if you're okay, but..
...would it be easier
if we left now?
We need to leave soon anyway.
- How can I say what I feel
without breaking your rule?
- Just don't ask me to stay.
- I just always thought
I'd see you get married.
See you with your own kids.
(crying)
Take them on holiday.
How do I unimagine that?
(somber music)
I always thought we'd have time.
Then we have to adjust
to having so little time.
Then you disappear.
Now it seems that
there's no time at all.
(crying)
- I've been doing
a lot of thinking
over the past two
months and I just...
I don't think it's about time.
- Time is all we have.
Or it's all we thought we had.
- I don't think
life is about time.
I don't think that's the
right way to think about it.
(Eve sighs)
(gentle music)
I know.
(door clacks)
(Hannah sighs)
I think I know how to thank you.
- [Ash] What for?
- I'm glad you interrupted my...
...plans.
I wouldn't have wanted to
have missed my last 10 days.
(gentle music)
(music only)
(Eve chuckles)
- [Hannah] Eve!
(Eve laughs)
- Is it our turn yet?
What are you laughing about?
- [Hannah] Never you mind.
(Eve laughs)
So, did you manage
to outrun Eve, then?
Is that how she noticed you?
- No, sir.
I can regularly do 10
clicks in full kit.
But I couldn't catch her.
- Really, I was just fishing
for how you two met each other.
- We had a mutual friend.
- Yeah?
Who's that?
- She joined a club.
- Yeah?
- I don't think she'd
like me to tell you.
- You mean you don't think
she'd want Hannah to know.
It's all right.
Now what size feet are you?
- Eights.
- This club?
- Each member supervises
the passing of another.
- Passing?
- Stops you from
making a mistake.
Waking up in a hospital bed
surrounded by angry relatives.
- Oh, my God.
That's vile.
- It's how you
earn your Ferryman.
- Surely you can get
sent to jail for that?
I mean, that must be illegal?
- Yeah.
Guess that's why the only people
it makes sense to do it...
are people that are
about to die themselves.
- Uh...
Best I can do in the
circumstances, I'm afraid.
Ash, are you Eve's Ferryman?
- I thought you were, remember?
(gentle music)
(entity growls)
(Eve gasps)
(ominous music)
(Eve heavily breathing)
(gentle music)
(entity growls)
(Eve heavily breathing)
(ominous music)
- You are not spoiling this.
(entity growls)
(gentle music)
(ominous music)
(Eve heavily breathing)
I am stronger than you think.
(entity growls)
(footsteps pattering)
(Eve sighs)
(door knocking)
(gentle guitar music)
Mm Mm Mm
Ooh Ooh
Mm Mm Mm
Ooh Ooh
Mm Mm Mm
Ooh Ooh
Mm Mm Mm
(Eve chuckles)
Ooh Ooh
- Just do that.
You look beautiful.
Cute.
(chuckles)
(Hannah clears throat)
We are gathered here today.
To witness the union
of Eve and Ashley.
What love brings
together, let no man,
or woman, tear apart.
Ashley Meadows.
Will you take Eve Margaret
Hannah Barber to be your wife?
To love. And to cherish.
To honor and respect.
From this day forward.
For as long as you both-
- I will.
- What about the rings?
(Hannah laughs)
- Okay.
- Fat fingers.
- So you have that one.
And Eve.
Will you,
take Ashley Meadows
to be your husband?
To love and to cherish.
To honor, respect.
From this day forward.
For as long...
as you both shall live.
- I will.
To infinity and beyond.
(Eve chuckles)
- What about the kiss?
(Eve chuckles)
(Hannah laughs)
Ah Ah
Mm Mm
Ah Ah
Mm Mm
Ah Ah
Mm Mm
Ah Ah
Mm Mm
Ah Ah
- Love you.
Mm Mm
Ah Ah
Ah Ah
- To the bride and groom.
Aaah
(glasses clinking)
(door clacks)
- Can't you stay here tonight?
- I have to stick to my plans.
(intercom rings)
Why are the police here?
(intercom beeps)
Can I help you?
- Hello. It's the police.
I need to speak to Eve.
- Come on. You just
don't give up, do you?
- I didn't call them.
- I'm sorry.
- Daddy?
- I can't bear the thought
of you hurting yourself.
I can't stand it. I'm sorry.
- So you'd rather I died
painfully in prison?
- No.
Oh, God, Pumpkin, no!
(intercom beeps)
- [Hannah] Go now.
Take the Lane.
Go quickly.
(door thuds)
(Tom crying)
- [Hannah] Sweetheart.
- I'm sorry!
(motorcycle whirring)
(gentle guitar music)
(motorcycle whirring)
Oh, the ones
I often dreamt of
With the notes
in my ears
And the ones
I often mimicked
With the notes
on my fingers
And that's why I
know that I can say
I'm lucky today
And that's how I
know that it's time
to be brave
Oh
Ooh
Oh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh Ooh Ooh
Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh
Ooh Ooh Ooh
Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh
(seagulls squawking)
(Ash panting)
(door clacks)
(waves crashing)
(wind blowing)
Eve!
Eve!
Eve!
(Eve crying)
- It's harder than I thought.
(Eve crying)
(gentle guitar music)
Hold on
Let go
Hold on
Let go
Hold on
Hold on
Hold on
Hold on
'Cause if you don't hold on
I'll fall into
that hole where
there is nothing good
I wish we could just
hang like this forever.
Just this exact moment.
(gentle music continues)
(gentle guitar music)
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
(gentle guitar music continues)
Mm
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ooh
Mm
Ah
Mm
Ah
Mm
Ah
Mm
Ah
Mm
Ah
Mm