Funny Birds (2024) Movie Script
1
A change of scenery can be nice.
You might even like it here.
You alright?
- Yeah.
Oh!
Isn't it amazing?
Can you see all the changes I made?
Um... I don't know, Mum. Kinda.
Well, more inside.
OK.
Hm.
What's the Wi-Fi?
Um...
Maybe check on the router
in the living room.
Mm, these smell so good.
Thank you, sweetie.
Of course.
Hey, beauties.
Here we go...
Uh, you allow your chickens in the house?
Just my old gals.
Agatha, Betty, Miranda, Jo.
Surely this is unhygienic.
Oh, they're roommates.
Domesticated.
This one's Charlotte.
You gave my name to a chicken?
I thought you only went by Charlie.
Do you want to meet her?
Oh, my God! Mum!
Ugh. I miss you so much already...
Yeah, me too.
What are you up to?
Just unpacking.
And how's your mum?
Is she handling the treatment OK?
I don't know...
She doesn't seem all that different to me.
Is the countryside pretty?
Ugh. Pretty depressing.
I mean, dude, this place is in the
middle of fucking nowhere.
Well, that sucks.
Yeah.
Did Professor Galvin say anything
about me not being there today?
Of course not.
Everyone gets it.
Charlie?
What?
Can you come set the table?
You go take care of her, babe.
That's why you're there.
I love you.
- I love you too.
Will you send me your notes
from today's class?
Yeah. Talk to you soon?
Talk to you soon.
Bye.
- Bye.
Be strong.
Summers with your grandpa here
were so magical.
Your father never wanted to come,
of course. "It's not a vacation...
if there isn't a beach."
Who is this?
It's just a picture I like,
found it in the attic.
It's nice.
Alrighty.
I'm so excited for you to taste the tomatoes!
There... your favourite.
What?
- Zucchini.
I don't like zucchini.
Oh! Do you not like zucchini anymore?
You used to love it.
That's celery.
Beautiful.
See, if you just let nature work its magic,
it's gonna give you everything you need.
It's like... a miracle!
People think it's totally normal
to overpay for produce
wrapped in plastic,
but I have it all for free.
It's not exactly free when you work
12 hours a day
and you're broke at the end of the month.
Better than being in an office.
When I get a job, I'd probably
like it to be in an office.
Well, there's time for you
to figure that out.
Anyway...
I wasn't talking about you.
Of course you weren't.
You've hardly asked me
a single question since I got here.
How is my life going?
How's school?
You know, I have a boyfriend.
It's gotten pretty serious between us.
Wanna know his name?
You know, you might not realise it,
Charlie, but...
I've got a lot on my plate right now.
So... that's the new excuse, huh?
Being sick?
What's his name?
Please don't pretend like you care.
You want to know what I really think?
Come here.
I don't understand why a smart girl like you
is so interested in the stock market
and all this neoliberal
nonsense you're studying?
I'm at one of the best schools
in the country.
Shouldn't you at least be proud?
Proud you want to make a living
ripping people off, like your dad?
Charlie.
At least Dad understood me.
Are you up, Charlie? Coffee's ready!
You wanna get behind the wheel?
For real?
- Yeah!
You gotta learn sometime. Come on.
You got it.
Do we really need to take this thing?
- Mm-hm.
You didn't think
we'd take the subway, did you?
That's it, you got it!
Woohoo!
How far is it?
We're almost there,
just enjoy the scenery.
Good morning, ladies!
Come in. Come on, come on!
Everyone, this is Charlie.
She's gonna help take care of you.
Hey, you!
She's a sweet girl, really. She is.
She just likes company.
You're company.
How is everyone today, ladies?
Why are they all different colours?
Because they're all rescues.
Y'know, most farmers send their hens
to the slaughterhouse
when they get old
and they become less productive.
And I just thought
it was so unfair to kill them
just because they don't
lay as many eggs anymore.
So I started to rescue 'em.
But... we're gonna have to feed 'em!
They're gonna eat me.
Here is the...
feed.
- Here!
Let me help you with that.
You need to take it easy.
It's alright.
It's OK.
C'mon.
You must remember to always place the eggs
pointy side down in the carton.
Why?
- Otherwise they go bad quicker.
Something to do with
the physiology of the eggs.
They don't like to be upside down.
Wanna try?
Sure.
Alright.
Look who's here!
It's Joanna and Sebastian. Come on!
We've heard a lot about you.
- A lot!
They run an organic co-op
and so they come every week
and pick up my eggs.
Oh, great.
And they also started a local
trade system between the farmers
so I give my eggs
and then I get meat or produce...
Let's have a look what I've got here.
- Jams and cheese this time.
I've got it.
- Yeah?
I'm alright.
Uh... Laura, we have something to tell you.
Yeah?
My God, you're expecting?
We are.
Oh, guys!
Congratulations.
I really am so happy for you.
I'm so happy for you.
I hope you're gonna, y'know...
babysit!
Well...
This one!
I don't know...
Very enthusiastic!
I'll probably be back at school soon anyway.
OK, I got ya.
Mm...
Can you let them in?
What would I do without you?
What's... what was that for?
God...
I write these things down...
Boxes...
boxes and...
It's in there somewhere.
What you up to?
Oh! Just some accounting.
You know, I could help you organise
all this into a spreadsheet if you want.
No...
Don't bother, I have a system.
Works just great.
Hey, Miranda!
Miranda helps.
Mum?
- Mm-hm?
I think it's time.
Yup! You know, if I just...
do it every week
and keep on top of it, it's...
I find it a lot easier to manage.
The doctor said it's better to anticipate.
To stay in control. Remember?
I like Dr Shakib.
He's really nice.
Dr Shakib is right.
We should do it now.
What do you think, Miranda?
Would you stop with the chicken
for one second and listen to me?
You know, we could get you a nice wig.
No.
I'm not gonna do that.
I'm offering my help.
You know what, not everything is as easy
as your fucking spreadsheets!
It's just hair, Mum.
OK?
It grows back, so who cares?
Look.
Look!
It's just hair.
No!
- OK?
Charlie, Charlie, Charlie!
It's just fucking hair!
Don't...
Alright? It's OK.
- Don't!
It's OK, it's just hair, Mum.
Stop it!
It's just hair, it doesn't matter.
OK?
It's just hair.
You know?
OK...
Two...
Morning!
Hey.
You were just jealous, right?
You know,
you kind of look like a rockstar, so...
What do you think?
Come on!
Let's go!
Hello.
Hello.
How are you doing today?
Good, and you?
Very good.
It's beautiful out here.
Are you looking for something or someone?
Yes. Laura.
Oh. And you are?
I'm Solange, your grandmother.
My what?
You heard me.
I don't have a grandmother.
Well, now you do.
You didn't answer.
Where is Laura?
She's napping.
Are you sure she's expecting you?
Of course.
She sent me an email,
and I came as soon as I could.
Do you want me to show you the email?
That's OK.
Can I... get you something to drink?
A glass of wine would be delightful.
Sure. I'll try and find one. Uh...
Why don't you sit? I'll build a fire.
I never liked Californian wines.
They are... so banal.
I'll order some French wine.
What kind do you prefer?
Uh... I don't drink wine.
No?
Not supposed to.
Why?
Because I'm not 21.
You've never tried?
I... I have. Yeah, I just...
I didn't really like the taste.
You will learn how to like it.
It's the same as all good things.
Where are you from?
A small village in Provence.
South of France.
Cool.
It's a beautiful place.
You must come someday.
Laura!
Nice to see you.
I received your email.
The one from four months ago, right?
It was just bad timing.
I was in Cambodia doing
a technology-free retreat...
Yeah, I just don't care
for your explanation.
- But let me finish!
How about giving me an explanation?
How come you've never
told me about her?
Charlie.
This isn't the time.
So how did you get here?
I hitchhiked from the station.
What is wrong with you?
I was actually picked up
by the sheriff.
Couldn't have been safer.
I'm very lucky sometimes, you know,
when I'm hitchhiking.
I'm not sure why,
there's always someone--
Cos you're so special!
It's cos you're so special.
And they just really...
They're desperate for you
to get aboard the car
and tell them all about your travels
around the world.
Who wouldn't want to be
enlightened by your wisdom?
You might not realise
but a lot of people
love to hear my experiences
especially in such a remote place.
Remote place?
Alright...
Alright.
I cannot have you here.
So it's best that you leave.
Charlie is going to drive you
to the train station.
And then you can go back to whichever
fucking technology-free retreat
or nutcase summer camp you like.
I have no intention to leave.
It was a pretty long trip,
as you can imagine.
You said you needed me.
Well, I don't need you
because my daughter's here!
I don't need you anymore!
Laura, give me a chance.
This time will be... will be different.
She could help with the farm work.
Of course!
That's a good idea.
- Don't expect anything from her.
I love nature.
I'm good at gardening,
taking care of animals.
It would give me more time to study.
Education is important,
for gender equality.
Do what you like.
I'm gonna be dead soon anyway.
Thank you, Charlotte.
It's Charlie.
Bee pollen...
and royal jelly.
Morning booster.
I've already had mine.
Thanks.
I'm happy
to have finally met my...
my granddaughter.
I do find it a little hurtful that...
Charlie didn't know about me.
Why should she know
about somebody who doesn't exist?
Should I call you Grandma?
Certainly not!
Why doesn't Mum call you "Mum"?
I think the world
would be more peaceful
if everyone could take care
of their own business.
It is my business!
I just realised I know nothing about
my family, about my own history.
Poor thing.
How come you never came to visit us?
You could have called or written.
A text message, a postcard...
Who sends postcards these days?
You know, I had no idea I was French.
You're not!
Oh!
Salut, mes cocottes!
Aw, comme vous-tes mignonnes!
They are cute!
Aw...
Bonjour!
Come on, Solange!
- Oui!
Could you, uh, grab the feed buckets?
Yeah.
Ooh, merde!
I'm sorry.
If you consider the history of mankind
breastfeeding has always been
a way to keep women at home
taking care of children...
while men can go around freely.
I've never thought about that.
That's interesting.
Luckily, modernity has liberated us.
Oh. Hi.
Your grandma is rad!
- Is what?
Um, cool, hip!
Yeah, rad...
Pointy side down.
They both look the same to me.
This one.
Ah, oui. Now, I see it.
But why the pointy side anyway?
We don't care why. We just do it.
Voil, now this one.
It's hard to tell...
Pointy side.
I guess it's not really for me.
You'll learn. A child could do it.
How are my babies today?
Same as yesterday.
Well...
They must miss me.
They didn't mention it.
What's happened?
Is it Solange?
Because it's never too late
to send her back.
I'm fine, Mum.
I'm just trying to study.
I would do it in my room,
but it's freezing up there.
Actually...
I have a question for you.
Yeah?
Are there any more bizarre family
secrets that you've kept from me?
Charlie, it's not so simple.
Are there?
No.
Best shower in a long time.
What a wonderful day.
I had a lot of fun.
Didn't you, Charlie?
What are you doing?
It's medical marijuana.
Uh, I wasn't aware you were sick.
Everybody's sick.
It's the human condition.
That can't be good at your age.
You'd be surprised.
You should have some.
It could help you relax.
You know, I don't appreciate you
smoking drugs in front of my daughter.
Your daughter is not a little girl anymore.
I'm sorry. I forgot you're
an expert in child development.
You know what, Mum?
Solange is right.
I'm not a fucking baby anymore.
I'm well aware of what pot is.
Honey!
Well, thank you.
They found some cases
of bird flu up in Greenville.
They had to wipe out several coops.
Over 5,000 hens killed.
What?
- Mm-hm.
Oh, les pauvres!
Do you think it could
spread all the way to here?
I hope not.
Well, don't tell Mum.
I don't want her to worry.
OK?
- Of course.
Alright, watch your fingers.
Solange?
Yes.
Can I try some?
Don't tell anyone that Granny
gave you drugs.
Bird flu epidemic...
All poultry must be slaughtered...
Fuck.
They're fine.
You're sure none of them are sick?
- Positive.
What are the symptoms
of this bird flu anyway?
They eat less, lay less, have convulsions
and they usually die within 24 to 48 hours.
The same thing happened
a couple years ago, remember?
And it turns out the only hens that got
sick were the ones in the industrial coops.
Doesn't surprise me.
These big industrial corporations...
they get a few of their coops wiped out
and it's not a big deal for them.
But a lot of small organic farmers
went bankrupt.
Even though none of their hens
were actually sick.
There must be something
we can do, I mean...
Can't we just tell them
our birds aren't sick?
There's nothing you can do.
The system is messed up.
Capitalism at its finest.
- Mm-hm.
Does your mum know yet?
I'm not sure we should tell her.
I honestly don't know how
she would cope.
Well, she's gonna find out
one way or the other.
We should tell her tonight at dinner.
We'll find the right words.
I was thinking that I could
start making pickled eggs.
It would generate some more revenue.
And maybe even...
some jams too,
in the spring or summer.
You know...
- That's a great idea.
I can make delicious jams.
But pickled eggs...
Does that even exist?
Yeah, people love them.
You know, there's already
a lot of work as it is.
You're the one who said the farm
wasn't making enough money.
Right?
Touche.
Why were you encouraging her like that?
You were supposed to tell her.
I changed my mind.
I can't do it.
OK.
Well, then I'll tell her.
No, wait, wait.
I might have an idea.
It was not me!
Shh!
What the hell is going on?
We... went for a walk.
- Yes.
To watch the moon.
There was an eclipse.
What, like a lunar eclipse?
- Yes.
I think so.
In any case,
can you just keep it down?
I've got to get up
so early to go to the hospital.
Sorry.
- Goodnight.
Night.
Who would steal hens
that could be contaminated?
Bad people, they do bad things.
And it could very well be people who
didn't know anything about the epidemic.
You said they were stolen
last night, is that right?
Yes, absolutely.
And you didn't hear anything?
We went to bed early.
My ears are not so good anyway.
How about your daughter?
She was asleep too.
Her pills make her drowsy.
She's fighting for her life these days.
- We'll still need to talk to her.
She's the owner,
and she was on the premises.
She will be at the hospital
for the next few days.
It's fine, Harris. She's ill.
We won't bother her with that.
Thanks again for picking me up
the other day.
Oh, absolutely!
I wouldn't want anything to happen to you.
Do you have...
good local cuisine here?
Yeah, we got plenty.
Baby back ribs.
- Mm.
Barbecue sauce, corn on the cob.
I see.
You know, there's a place nearby,
it's their specialty.
I could take you out there
one day if you'd like.
You know where to find me.
Sure thing.
You're really gonna go
on a date with him?
I wouldn't mind.
He's kind of sexy.
Oh... Ew, Solange!
Oh, my God!
Good job, chickadees!
How did you know they'd stay
quiet in the dark?
From a French film.
It's a sort of a James Bond satire.
What...
What have you done, you naughty girls!
Oh, no!
It's not high enough.
We have to put...
- Another layer.
Yeah.
- Yeah.
Good morning.
Morning.
Bonjour.
For you.
- Thank you.
Of course.
Hey, Mum?
Hello.
I was wondering if...
Henry could come
stay with us for a weekend.
I don't know, Charlie.
I don't know whether I want
your boyfriend sleeping over.
Oh, come on!
I haven't seen him in months.
I mean, we could sleep in separate
bedrooms if you really want.
Well, which room is he gonna stay in?
I don't know, we could put
a blow-up mattress in the den.
Or the barn?
Oh...
Are you trying to ruin my life?
Alright. Perhaps the den could work.
I'll... But just let me think about it.
Let me think about it.
I'll think about it.
Oh, sh...
- Oh!
I'm sorry. I'm so clumsy.
Attends... oh, l, l, l, l.
Allors...
Yes. Yes, this one.
Oh. Yeah.
Um...
This one too?
- Yes.
OK, I think we're good.
Yes?
- Yeah. All good.
So, what do you think?
You gotta be kidding me.
I don't think you guys realise
how seriously they take this stuff.
You're gonna go to prison for this.
Look, we really don't have a choice.
I mean, you know how important
all this is to my mum.
I know, but...
- We need to keep selling the eggs too.
Our hens aren't sick,
and we can't afford to lose the income.
And Laura cannot find out
about the epidemic.
It would be too much stress for her.
No, I'm sorry, you guys.
It's too much of a risk.
We have a child on the way.
You understand?
I'm sorry we can't help...
Seb!
Is it cooled yet?
Yes, it's fine.
The sage was such a good idea.
Mm...
I always liked sage.
Yeah?
It's a plant of life, sage.
In Provence, we use it a lot.
Really?
- Yeah.
What on earth are the police doing here?
That's weird...
Very strange.
Ah. Sheriff Miller!
It's the sheriff!
Charlie, it's the sheriff.
Maybe there's something wrong...
- Stay here.
Don't worry about it. It's... fine.
I don't know,
the sheriff wouldn't be here...
you know, without a reason.
You know that rib place
I told you about?
Well, um...
I just wanted to ask you if you'd like
to drive out there with me for dinner.
That's very nice of you.
Let me just go see him.
- No, it's OK.
You know what?
Remember, Solange met him hitchhiking,
and then...
they matched on Tinder!
And now they're, like, going out.
Solange and the sheriff are dating?
- Yeah.
Uh, what?
I totally understand
if you didn't feel like it.
When do you want to go?
I don't know,
sometime this weekend?
They're dating?
- Yeah! I know, right?
Oh, my God! Seriously?
I mean, look at them!
Can't you tell?
Oh, I probably should say hi.
No, mais...
He's coming to say hello.
No, Sheriff Miller!
Oh, God, they're kissing!
- Whoa.
Why don't we just go now?
Well...
- I'm starving.
It's only 4:00.
Who cares?
Yes!
The rascal didn't even come in to say hi.
He took what he wanted and left.
Oh, hey, chickadees!
Somebody's in a good mood today!
Da-dee-dun-dun
Da-dee-dun-dun...
Allez.
I didn't know you were on Tinder.
I, uh, made her an account.
I could set one up for you too
if you want.
It's probably not the best time
for me to be dating right now.
Besides, I like to meet people in person,
you know, not online.
The paper is getting thinner.
You're getting less and less
for your money these days.
It's called inflation, Mum.
Ooh! One more here, look!
Here, two!
Good day, eh?
I'll do it. I'll help sell the eggs.
That's amazing!
- Merci.
Put them in unmarked boxes,
not the ones with Laura's logo
and I'll pick them up as usual
and mix them in with eggs
from other counties. Just...
don't tell Sebastian.
We won't.
Thank you.
- See you soon!
Oh!
Yeah.
Ya hear that, girls?
We're back in business!
Are you sure you don't want me
to drive you?
Joanna's going into town anyway,
it's no big deal for her to take me.
OK.
- Hey!
Hi!
I could come with, if you want.
I know it's hard enough
I've got to do this anyway, Charlie.
Somebody's got to look after the farm.
I love you.
See you tonight!
I'm a big girl!
Just make sure that Solange
does not burn the house down
or fricassee a hen, or...
run off with the mail boy.
No guarantees!
Oh, my goodness.
Alright, you're in?
- Careful.
Up she goes.
Alright, what are we listening to?
One...
two...
three...
And what are we saying?
Cheese, chicken, hen?
Henhouse, cheese...
Cheese.
Ch... Cheese?
One, two, three, cheese!
- Cheese!
Ah... yep.
Perfect.
- Thanks.
Yeah.
Whoa!
Miranda!
- Hey!
Hey, hey, hey...
Oh, you're such a natural!
God, you should've seen Charlie
when she first arrived.
She was so afraid.
- Mum!
So afraid.
My granddad used to have hens
on his farm, and...
my brothers and I,
we used to chase them around the lawn.
We would never catch them, though.
These beasts are hard to catch.
Right, Charlie?
Mm...
What are they doing up there?
Homework?
Don't worry.
I gave Charlie some condoms.
Hey. What's the matter, babe?
Did I do something wrong?
Hey? Hey.
- No...
I'm sorry.
It's not you.
What is it, babe?
I don't know.
I guess it's just...
my mum.
And all this fucking work.
It's really overwhelming.
Don't worry about it.
I wish you could stay longer.
How long do you think
you're gonna stay?
I have no idea.
Until she gets better, I guess.
Don't you think it might be time
for you to come back to school soon?
At least, make plans for that to happen?
What are you talking about?
I need to take care of her.
Well, Solange can do that.
She's retired, right?
Henry, she can't do it alone.
It's just...
These are the most important
years of your life, Charlie.
The decisions you make now,
they'll affect you forever.
Yeah, well, it's the most important
time of my mum's life.
I know, but...
You've worked so hard
to get into this programme.
I don't want to see you
throw it all away.
Well, this place and me being here
means everything to my mum.
She wouldn't be fighting if she didn't
know we were taking care of it.
And what if...
What if what?
What if she doesn't get better?
Charlie?
All of this would have been for nothing.
I'm sorry...
That's probably enough.
Really?
I usually do twice as much as this.
Alright, do a few more then.
Honey, are you OK?
I think it might be over with Henry.
Oh... sorry.
What happened?
I don't want to talk about it.
Don't worry.
There are plenty of fish in the sea.
Life is too short to be sad.
What are you talking about?
People are sad after a separation.
That's why I never wanted
to be with someone.
Sooner or later, you are either
heartbroken or a heartbreaker.
In this kind of relationship,
you can never be truly yourself.
You always have to compromise.
What's the point?
It's so easy for you to hide. It's like...
Some of us are just humans,
not cold-blooded animals.
Is that how you see me?
Some sort of reptile?
You couldn't even bear
to raise your own daughter.
Did you really abandon her?
You wouldn't understand.
Look, I think I deserve to know.
What do you want me to tell you?
Tell me about you and Mum.
What happened?
How did you even meet Grandpa?
In San Francisco.
What were you doing there?
I travelled there with a feminist group.
It was my first time in America.
OK.
And then how did you meet him?
I was out one night with these friends,
you know.
I remember seeing this
very nice guy, and...
We flirted together.
We danced, and I went home with him.
And that was it.
What do you mean "that was it"?
Well, I became pregnant.
Abortion was not legal at the time.
So, with your grandfather...
We had decided to raise
that child together.
And what went wrong?
I really tried hard...
but at one point, I...
I just couldn't do it anymore.
I feel ashamed of saying it, but...
that's it.
I was not a mother.
So then... you just went back to France?
No, no, no.
I joined my friends in South America, and...
we continued to defend feminist causes.
It's ironic, cos...
I was fighting for women's rights
while I was neglecting my own daughter.
Here we are.
Do you think you could eat anything?
Solange made dinner.
I don't know... I'm exhausted.
That new treatment is dreadful.
OK...
This one is more intense.
It's from Provence.
I think I prefer the lighter one,
from the other day.
It's good for you to try different wines.
Your palate is learning.
You're trying to turn me
into a wino, aren't you?
Don't be so ungrateful.
Oh!
So good.
Wine is the major reason
we are able to exist as a society.
Is that what they teach you
in French schools?
Just look at the facts.
How does one survive to marriage?
Wine. Friendship? Wine.
Diplomacy, military...
Birthday celebrations? Wine.
Even Jesus Christ...
served wine to his apostles.
Shit.
- What?
Mum.
You OK?
What... oh!
Oh...
Try to breathe, try to breathe...
Slowly.
Solange?
Uh... oui.
You OK?
I got you.
You're gonna be fine.
You're gonna be fine.
I have something for you.
Really?
This is exactly what you need.
Trust me.
It can't hurt to try, Mum.
It's all natural and organic.
It's going to ease your pain.
Slowly, first. Slowly.
A little more.
Voil, a little more...
Yes, fine.
How do you feel?
Hm...
How was dinner?
So good.
Sorry I couldn't eat with you.
Don't worry about that.
Solange made this dish that was
invented in her home village.
We'll have to make it again
for you sometime.
What's the village called?
Cucuron.
Kooky Ron.
No.
Cu-cu-ron.
Cu-cu-ron.
- Voil
Cu-cu-ron.
Can you believe
that I've never left this country?
Can you even imagine that?
One day, we'll all go together.
la claire fontaine m'en allant promener
J'ai trouv l'eau si belle
que je m'y suis baigne
Il y a longtemps que je t'aime
Jamais je ne t'oublierai
Morning.
Good morning.
- Hm...
You know...
I think I could use one of your boosters.
Mm...
- Oh!
Wow, that's strong.
Where did you learn about that?
It was from...
a yogi master in Java, on the island.
He used to give them
to the village every morning.
And he claims that
they would live for 120 years.
And maintain their sex lives.
God, and you believed him?
No, of course not.
But it's worth trying, no?
What's happening here?
Pancakes! Right?
Oh, hell yes!
Hey.
- Hey.
So the police called
asking me questions
about your mum and the farm.
Who was it?
- Some woman officer.
Was her name Harris?
- I don't know.
What does it change? The point is...
Sebastian was right, this is too dangerous.
I can't do this anymore.
What other options do we have?
Maybe it's time to tell Laura
the truth about what's been going on.
Hi.
Ah!
Sorry to wake you.
Oh, no! I was reading.
OK!
How have you been?
Surviving.
- Yeah?
Yeah...
How about you, how's everything with you?
- Good.
Good, um...
Yeah?
- Yeah.
Charlie says that the sales
of the eggs are going great.
They are.
Yeah?
- They're going great.
Well, if the customers are happy,
I'm happy.
Wanna say hi?
I'd love to say hi.
Aw!
So sweet.
She is this close from getting
a warrant to search the farm.
My God... What can I do?
I need to find a solution.
I mean...
I don't know,
I wish I could help you. I really do.
Everything alright?
Yes.
It was just a little bit cold.
Don't you think?
What happened with Miller?
You guys seemed kind of tense.
Are you spying on me?
No.
No, not at all.
I just saw you from my room.
Everything is under control, Charlie.
Adult stuff.
OK.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Oh, l l.
- Happy birthday
Dear Solange
Happy birthday to you
Woo!
OK, I'll blow. I'll try.
Yeah. Make a wish!
I'll make a wish.
Oh!
Woohoo!
C'est un change...
Uh, don't forget me...
You sure?
- Yes!
Well...
That is enough.
- God!
It's champagne.
- Even more interested.
Cheers.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I can't believe you won't tell us
how old you are.
A lady doesn't tell her age, Charlie.
What is that? Feminist?
That's, like, the opposite of feminist.
It's absolutely not feminist.
Here we go!
Woohoo!
...harder than me
Who's gonna dance?
Come on, Solange!
Yeah!
Mum, I know you want to dance!
How am I gonna dance to this?
Oh, come on!
Shake it, yeah!
Something from my youth.
Come on!
Well, hello!
Morning.
My head hurts so bad.
Me too.
It was so fun though.
It was so fun.
Ooh...
I'm starving.
Good, I bet.
Mm...
Is Solange up?
Haven't seen her yet.
Maybe she's hungover.
Coffee will help.
Oh, sweetie...
Solange?
Mum?
Mum!
She's...
She's gone.
All her stuff.
She's gone?
Must be some kind of joke, right?
What's that about?
Uh...
Shit... Come on.
Charlie, what are you doing?
- Nothing!
What is going on with you?
Hello?
Sorry...
They're coming here, Charlie.
They're coming here!
- Shit.
Come on...
Mum, there's something you should know.
What?
Hi!
Good afternoon.
We have a warrant
for the arrest of Solange Fagard.
What?
- I'm sorry, Charlie.
Well, Solange isn't here.
Where is she, then?
She left a few days ago
without saying anything.
Damn it!
We missed her!
Sorry. Excuse me.
Would you mind telling me about...
what this is about?
There's something you need to know.
Your hens weren't stolen.
They weren't...
I always knew she wasn't
telling us the entire truth.
Solange sent us a letter
admitting her guilt.
To think that someone
would do such a thing
in the middle of a bird flu epidemic...
Your mother had all your chickens
slaughtered and she sold the meat.
Hm?
Oh, God.
Mum... Mum!
Mum?
- We need to get some medics here.
Mum, are you OK? Mum!
What are you waiting for?
- I'm fine.
Call an ambulance, goddammit!
- Don't worry, she's OK!
This is Deputy Harris.
I need an ambulance...
It's... it's her medicine.
This happens.
Are you sure?
- She's fine. Thank you.
Hey, how about we have a quick look
in Solange's bedroom
to see if we can find any evidence?
What evidence do you want?
She's already admitted her guilt.
Enough of this nonsense!
It's time to stop bothering these ladies.
Come on, let's get outta here.
Thank you.
What is going on?
I can explain.
- Mm-hm.
Through here. Come on.
You cannot be serious.
Come on in.
Oh, my God!
Ladies!
Charlie, you saved them.
Oh!
How did you do this?
How did you guys...
I missed you! I missed you! I missed you!
Hello...
Hello, hello, hello, hello.
I knew you guys were up to something
but I just truly never
could have imagined...
this.
All that giggling and running around...
I thought it was just
Solange being Solange.
I couldn't have done it without her.
You know, the relationship
you two have built, it's really...
made me think...
that, although I didn't have a...
the love and stability
of having a mum around...
maybe she is a decent person.
Maybe even a good grandma.
I don't know.
I still can't help but think
this was a really good reason
for her to disappear again.
She's so perfect.
Wow... she's so beautiful.
We told you you were gonna babysit.
You did.
And, uh, what about college?
I'm going back in the fall
and I've decided I'm going to minor
in organic agriculture.
Oh, rad!
- Wonder where you got that idea.
You guys didn't think you could
get rid of me that easily, did you?
Any news from Solange?
Um...
No.
Alrighty.
Thank you.
Come on, chickadees!
It's your favourite time of day!
Alright...
Mm-hm!
Mum!
It's...
It's Solange.
She's there...
Cucuron...
Blank, of course!
I guess we've got to get you
a passport, huh?
Yeah.
Oh!
Woohoo!
Oh, that devil!
A change of scenery can be nice.
You might even like it here.
You alright?
- Yeah.
Oh!
Isn't it amazing?
Can you see all the changes I made?
Um... I don't know, Mum. Kinda.
Well, more inside.
OK.
Hm.
What's the Wi-Fi?
Um...
Maybe check on the router
in the living room.
Mm, these smell so good.
Thank you, sweetie.
Of course.
Hey, beauties.
Here we go...
Uh, you allow your chickens in the house?
Just my old gals.
Agatha, Betty, Miranda, Jo.
Surely this is unhygienic.
Oh, they're roommates.
Domesticated.
This one's Charlotte.
You gave my name to a chicken?
I thought you only went by Charlie.
Do you want to meet her?
Oh, my God! Mum!
Ugh. I miss you so much already...
Yeah, me too.
What are you up to?
Just unpacking.
And how's your mum?
Is she handling the treatment OK?
I don't know...
She doesn't seem all that different to me.
Is the countryside pretty?
Ugh. Pretty depressing.
I mean, dude, this place is in the
middle of fucking nowhere.
Well, that sucks.
Yeah.
Did Professor Galvin say anything
about me not being there today?
Of course not.
Everyone gets it.
Charlie?
What?
Can you come set the table?
You go take care of her, babe.
That's why you're there.
I love you.
- I love you too.
Will you send me your notes
from today's class?
Yeah. Talk to you soon?
Talk to you soon.
Bye.
- Bye.
Be strong.
Summers with your grandpa here
were so magical.
Your father never wanted to come,
of course. "It's not a vacation...
if there isn't a beach."
Who is this?
It's just a picture I like,
found it in the attic.
It's nice.
Alrighty.
I'm so excited for you to taste the tomatoes!
There... your favourite.
What?
- Zucchini.
I don't like zucchini.
Oh! Do you not like zucchini anymore?
You used to love it.
That's celery.
Beautiful.
See, if you just let nature work its magic,
it's gonna give you everything you need.
It's like... a miracle!
People think it's totally normal
to overpay for produce
wrapped in plastic,
but I have it all for free.
It's not exactly free when you work
12 hours a day
and you're broke at the end of the month.
Better than being in an office.
When I get a job, I'd probably
like it to be in an office.
Well, there's time for you
to figure that out.
Anyway...
I wasn't talking about you.
Of course you weren't.
You've hardly asked me
a single question since I got here.
How is my life going?
How's school?
You know, I have a boyfriend.
It's gotten pretty serious between us.
Wanna know his name?
You know, you might not realise it,
Charlie, but...
I've got a lot on my plate right now.
So... that's the new excuse, huh?
Being sick?
What's his name?
Please don't pretend like you care.
You want to know what I really think?
Come here.
I don't understand why a smart girl like you
is so interested in the stock market
and all this neoliberal
nonsense you're studying?
I'm at one of the best schools
in the country.
Shouldn't you at least be proud?
Proud you want to make a living
ripping people off, like your dad?
Charlie.
At least Dad understood me.
Are you up, Charlie? Coffee's ready!
You wanna get behind the wheel?
For real?
- Yeah!
You gotta learn sometime. Come on.
You got it.
Do we really need to take this thing?
- Mm-hm.
You didn't think
we'd take the subway, did you?
That's it, you got it!
Woohoo!
How far is it?
We're almost there,
just enjoy the scenery.
Good morning, ladies!
Come in. Come on, come on!
Everyone, this is Charlie.
She's gonna help take care of you.
Hey, you!
She's a sweet girl, really. She is.
She just likes company.
You're company.
How is everyone today, ladies?
Why are they all different colours?
Because they're all rescues.
Y'know, most farmers send their hens
to the slaughterhouse
when they get old
and they become less productive.
And I just thought
it was so unfair to kill them
just because they don't
lay as many eggs anymore.
So I started to rescue 'em.
But... we're gonna have to feed 'em!
They're gonna eat me.
Here is the...
feed.
- Here!
Let me help you with that.
You need to take it easy.
It's alright.
It's OK.
C'mon.
You must remember to always place the eggs
pointy side down in the carton.
Why?
- Otherwise they go bad quicker.
Something to do with
the physiology of the eggs.
They don't like to be upside down.
Wanna try?
Sure.
Alright.
Look who's here!
It's Joanna and Sebastian. Come on!
We've heard a lot about you.
- A lot!
They run an organic co-op
and so they come every week
and pick up my eggs.
Oh, great.
And they also started a local
trade system between the farmers
so I give my eggs
and then I get meat or produce...
Let's have a look what I've got here.
- Jams and cheese this time.
I've got it.
- Yeah?
I'm alright.
Uh... Laura, we have something to tell you.
Yeah?
My God, you're expecting?
We are.
Oh, guys!
Congratulations.
I really am so happy for you.
I'm so happy for you.
I hope you're gonna, y'know...
babysit!
Well...
This one!
I don't know...
Very enthusiastic!
I'll probably be back at school soon anyway.
OK, I got ya.
Mm...
Can you let them in?
What would I do without you?
What's... what was that for?
God...
I write these things down...
Boxes...
boxes and...
It's in there somewhere.
What you up to?
Oh! Just some accounting.
You know, I could help you organise
all this into a spreadsheet if you want.
No...
Don't bother, I have a system.
Works just great.
Hey, Miranda!
Miranda helps.
Mum?
- Mm-hm?
I think it's time.
Yup! You know, if I just...
do it every week
and keep on top of it, it's...
I find it a lot easier to manage.
The doctor said it's better to anticipate.
To stay in control. Remember?
I like Dr Shakib.
He's really nice.
Dr Shakib is right.
We should do it now.
What do you think, Miranda?
Would you stop with the chicken
for one second and listen to me?
You know, we could get you a nice wig.
No.
I'm not gonna do that.
I'm offering my help.
You know what, not everything is as easy
as your fucking spreadsheets!
It's just hair, Mum.
OK?
It grows back, so who cares?
Look.
Look!
It's just hair.
No!
- OK?
Charlie, Charlie, Charlie!
It's just fucking hair!
Don't...
Alright? It's OK.
- Don't!
It's OK, it's just hair, Mum.
Stop it!
It's just hair, it doesn't matter.
OK?
It's just hair.
You know?
OK...
Two...
Morning!
Hey.
You were just jealous, right?
You know,
you kind of look like a rockstar, so...
What do you think?
Come on!
Let's go!
Hello.
Hello.
How are you doing today?
Good, and you?
Very good.
It's beautiful out here.
Are you looking for something or someone?
Yes. Laura.
Oh. And you are?
I'm Solange, your grandmother.
My what?
You heard me.
I don't have a grandmother.
Well, now you do.
You didn't answer.
Where is Laura?
She's napping.
Are you sure she's expecting you?
Of course.
She sent me an email,
and I came as soon as I could.
Do you want me to show you the email?
That's OK.
Can I... get you something to drink?
A glass of wine would be delightful.
Sure. I'll try and find one. Uh...
Why don't you sit? I'll build a fire.
I never liked Californian wines.
They are... so banal.
I'll order some French wine.
What kind do you prefer?
Uh... I don't drink wine.
No?
Not supposed to.
Why?
Because I'm not 21.
You've never tried?
I... I have. Yeah, I just...
I didn't really like the taste.
You will learn how to like it.
It's the same as all good things.
Where are you from?
A small village in Provence.
South of France.
Cool.
It's a beautiful place.
You must come someday.
Laura!
Nice to see you.
I received your email.
The one from four months ago, right?
It was just bad timing.
I was in Cambodia doing
a technology-free retreat...
Yeah, I just don't care
for your explanation.
- But let me finish!
How about giving me an explanation?
How come you've never
told me about her?
Charlie.
This isn't the time.
So how did you get here?
I hitchhiked from the station.
What is wrong with you?
I was actually picked up
by the sheriff.
Couldn't have been safer.
I'm very lucky sometimes, you know,
when I'm hitchhiking.
I'm not sure why,
there's always someone--
Cos you're so special!
It's cos you're so special.
And they just really...
They're desperate for you
to get aboard the car
and tell them all about your travels
around the world.
Who wouldn't want to be
enlightened by your wisdom?
You might not realise
but a lot of people
love to hear my experiences
especially in such a remote place.
Remote place?
Alright...
Alright.
I cannot have you here.
So it's best that you leave.
Charlie is going to drive you
to the train station.
And then you can go back to whichever
fucking technology-free retreat
or nutcase summer camp you like.
I have no intention to leave.
It was a pretty long trip,
as you can imagine.
You said you needed me.
Well, I don't need you
because my daughter's here!
I don't need you anymore!
Laura, give me a chance.
This time will be... will be different.
She could help with the farm work.
Of course!
That's a good idea.
- Don't expect anything from her.
I love nature.
I'm good at gardening,
taking care of animals.
It would give me more time to study.
Education is important,
for gender equality.
Do what you like.
I'm gonna be dead soon anyway.
Thank you, Charlotte.
It's Charlie.
Bee pollen...
and royal jelly.
Morning booster.
I've already had mine.
Thanks.
I'm happy
to have finally met my...
my granddaughter.
I do find it a little hurtful that...
Charlie didn't know about me.
Why should she know
about somebody who doesn't exist?
Should I call you Grandma?
Certainly not!
Why doesn't Mum call you "Mum"?
I think the world
would be more peaceful
if everyone could take care
of their own business.
It is my business!
I just realised I know nothing about
my family, about my own history.
Poor thing.
How come you never came to visit us?
You could have called or written.
A text message, a postcard...
Who sends postcards these days?
You know, I had no idea I was French.
You're not!
Oh!
Salut, mes cocottes!
Aw, comme vous-tes mignonnes!
They are cute!
Aw...
Bonjour!
Come on, Solange!
- Oui!
Could you, uh, grab the feed buckets?
Yeah.
Ooh, merde!
I'm sorry.
If you consider the history of mankind
breastfeeding has always been
a way to keep women at home
taking care of children...
while men can go around freely.
I've never thought about that.
That's interesting.
Luckily, modernity has liberated us.
Oh. Hi.
Your grandma is rad!
- Is what?
Um, cool, hip!
Yeah, rad...
Pointy side down.
They both look the same to me.
This one.
Ah, oui. Now, I see it.
But why the pointy side anyway?
We don't care why. We just do it.
Voil, now this one.
It's hard to tell...
Pointy side.
I guess it's not really for me.
You'll learn. A child could do it.
How are my babies today?
Same as yesterday.
Well...
They must miss me.
They didn't mention it.
What's happened?
Is it Solange?
Because it's never too late
to send her back.
I'm fine, Mum.
I'm just trying to study.
I would do it in my room,
but it's freezing up there.
Actually...
I have a question for you.
Yeah?
Are there any more bizarre family
secrets that you've kept from me?
Charlie, it's not so simple.
Are there?
No.
Best shower in a long time.
What a wonderful day.
I had a lot of fun.
Didn't you, Charlie?
What are you doing?
It's medical marijuana.
Uh, I wasn't aware you were sick.
Everybody's sick.
It's the human condition.
That can't be good at your age.
You'd be surprised.
You should have some.
It could help you relax.
You know, I don't appreciate you
smoking drugs in front of my daughter.
Your daughter is not a little girl anymore.
I'm sorry. I forgot you're
an expert in child development.
You know what, Mum?
Solange is right.
I'm not a fucking baby anymore.
I'm well aware of what pot is.
Honey!
Well, thank you.
They found some cases
of bird flu up in Greenville.
They had to wipe out several coops.
Over 5,000 hens killed.
What?
- Mm-hm.
Oh, les pauvres!
Do you think it could
spread all the way to here?
I hope not.
Well, don't tell Mum.
I don't want her to worry.
OK?
- Of course.
Alright, watch your fingers.
Solange?
Yes.
Can I try some?
Don't tell anyone that Granny
gave you drugs.
Bird flu epidemic...
All poultry must be slaughtered...
Fuck.
They're fine.
You're sure none of them are sick?
- Positive.
What are the symptoms
of this bird flu anyway?
They eat less, lay less, have convulsions
and they usually die within 24 to 48 hours.
The same thing happened
a couple years ago, remember?
And it turns out the only hens that got
sick were the ones in the industrial coops.
Doesn't surprise me.
These big industrial corporations...
they get a few of their coops wiped out
and it's not a big deal for them.
But a lot of small organic farmers
went bankrupt.
Even though none of their hens
were actually sick.
There must be something
we can do, I mean...
Can't we just tell them
our birds aren't sick?
There's nothing you can do.
The system is messed up.
Capitalism at its finest.
- Mm-hm.
Does your mum know yet?
I'm not sure we should tell her.
I honestly don't know how
she would cope.
Well, she's gonna find out
one way or the other.
We should tell her tonight at dinner.
We'll find the right words.
I was thinking that I could
start making pickled eggs.
It would generate some more revenue.
And maybe even...
some jams too,
in the spring or summer.
You know...
- That's a great idea.
I can make delicious jams.
But pickled eggs...
Does that even exist?
Yeah, people love them.
You know, there's already
a lot of work as it is.
You're the one who said the farm
wasn't making enough money.
Right?
Touche.
Why were you encouraging her like that?
You were supposed to tell her.
I changed my mind.
I can't do it.
OK.
Well, then I'll tell her.
No, wait, wait.
I might have an idea.
It was not me!
Shh!
What the hell is going on?
We... went for a walk.
- Yes.
To watch the moon.
There was an eclipse.
What, like a lunar eclipse?
- Yes.
I think so.
In any case,
can you just keep it down?
I've got to get up
so early to go to the hospital.
Sorry.
- Goodnight.
Night.
Who would steal hens
that could be contaminated?
Bad people, they do bad things.
And it could very well be people who
didn't know anything about the epidemic.
You said they were stolen
last night, is that right?
Yes, absolutely.
And you didn't hear anything?
We went to bed early.
My ears are not so good anyway.
How about your daughter?
She was asleep too.
Her pills make her drowsy.
She's fighting for her life these days.
- We'll still need to talk to her.
She's the owner,
and she was on the premises.
She will be at the hospital
for the next few days.
It's fine, Harris. She's ill.
We won't bother her with that.
Thanks again for picking me up
the other day.
Oh, absolutely!
I wouldn't want anything to happen to you.
Do you have...
good local cuisine here?
Yeah, we got plenty.
Baby back ribs.
- Mm.
Barbecue sauce, corn on the cob.
I see.
You know, there's a place nearby,
it's their specialty.
I could take you out there
one day if you'd like.
You know where to find me.
Sure thing.
You're really gonna go
on a date with him?
I wouldn't mind.
He's kind of sexy.
Oh... Ew, Solange!
Oh, my God!
Good job, chickadees!
How did you know they'd stay
quiet in the dark?
From a French film.
It's a sort of a James Bond satire.
What...
What have you done, you naughty girls!
Oh, no!
It's not high enough.
We have to put...
- Another layer.
Yeah.
- Yeah.
Good morning.
Morning.
Bonjour.
For you.
- Thank you.
Of course.
Hey, Mum?
Hello.
I was wondering if...
Henry could come
stay with us for a weekend.
I don't know, Charlie.
I don't know whether I want
your boyfriend sleeping over.
Oh, come on!
I haven't seen him in months.
I mean, we could sleep in separate
bedrooms if you really want.
Well, which room is he gonna stay in?
I don't know, we could put
a blow-up mattress in the den.
Or the barn?
Oh...
Are you trying to ruin my life?
Alright. Perhaps the den could work.
I'll... But just let me think about it.
Let me think about it.
I'll think about it.
Oh, sh...
- Oh!
I'm sorry. I'm so clumsy.
Attends... oh, l, l, l, l.
Allors...
Yes. Yes, this one.
Oh. Yeah.
Um...
This one too?
- Yes.
OK, I think we're good.
Yes?
- Yeah. All good.
So, what do you think?
You gotta be kidding me.
I don't think you guys realise
how seriously they take this stuff.
You're gonna go to prison for this.
Look, we really don't have a choice.
I mean, you know how important
all this is to my mum.
I know, but...
- We need to keep selling the eggs too.
Our hens aren't sick,
and we can't afford to lose the income.
And Laura cannot find out
about the epidemic.
It would be too much stress for her.
No, I'm sorry, you guys.
It's too much of a risk.
We have a child on the way.
You understand?
I'm sorry we can't help...
Seb!
Is it cooled yet?
Yes, it's fine.
The sage was such a good idea.
Mm...
I always liked sage.
Yeah?
It's a plant of life, sage.
In Provence, we use it a lot.
Really?
- Yeah.
What on earth are the police doing here?
That's weird...
Very strange.
Ah. Sheriff Miller!
It's the sheriff!
Charlie, it's the sheriff.
Maybe there's something wrong...
- Stay here.
Don't worry about it. It's... fine.
I don't know,
the sheriff wouldn't be here...
you know, without a reason.
You know that rib place
I told you about?
Well, um...
I just wanted to ask you if you'd like
to drive out there with me for dinner.
That's very nice of you.
Let me just go see him.
- No, it's OK.
You know what?
Remember, Solange met him hitchhiking,
and then...
they matched on Tinder!
And now they're, like, going out.
Solange and the sheriff are dating?
- Yeah.
Uh, what?
I totally understand
if you didn't feel like it.
When do you want to go?
I don't know,
sometime this weekend?
They're dating?
- Yeah! I know, right?
Oh, my God! Seriously?
I mean, look at them!
Can't you tell?
Oh, I probably should say hi.
No, mais...
He's coming to say hello.
No, Sheriff Miller!
Oh, God, they're kissing!
- Whoa.
Why don't we just go now?
Well...
- I'm starving.
It's only 4:00.
Who cares?
Yes!
The rascal didn't even come in to say hi.
He took what he wanted and left.
Oh, hey, chickadees!
Somebody's in a good mood today!
Da-dee-dun-dun
Da-dee-dun-dun...
Allez.
I didn't know you were on Tinder.
I, uh, made her an account.
I could set one up for you too
if you want.
It's probably not the best time
for me to be dating right now.
Besides, I like to meet people in person,
you know, not online.
The paper is getting thinner.
You're getting less and less
for your money these days.
It's called inflation, Mum.
Ooh! One more here, look!
Here, two!
Good day, eh?
I'll do it. I'll help sell the eggs.
That's amazing!
- Merci.
Put them in unmarked boxes,
not the ones with Laura's logo
and I'll pick them up as usual
and mix them in with eggs
from other counties. Just...
don't tell Sebastian.
We won't.
Thank you.
- See you soon!
Oh!
Yeah.
Ya hear that, girls?
We're back in business!
Are you sure you don't want me
to drive you?
Joanna's going into town anyway,
it's no big deal for her to take me.
OK.
- Hey!
Hi!
I could come with, if you want.
I know it's hard enough
I've got to do this anyway, Charlie.
Somebody's got to look after the farm.
I love you.
See you tonight!
I'm a big girl!
Just make sure that Solange
does not burn the house down
or fricassee a hen, or...
run off with the mail boy.
No guarantees!
Oh, my goodness.
Alright, you're in?
- Careful.
Up she goes.
Alright, what are we listening to?
One...
two...
three...
And what are we saying?
Cheese, chicken, hen?
Henhouse, cheese...
Cheese.
Ch... Cheese?
One, two, three, cheese!
- Cheese!
Ah... yep.
Perfect.
- Thanks.
Yeah.
Whoa!
Miranda!
- Hey!
Hey, hey, hey...
Oh, you're such a natural!
God, you should've seen Charlie
when she first arrived.
She was so afraid.
- Mum!
So afraid.
My granddad used to have hens
on his farm, and...
my brothers and I,
we used to chase them around the lawn.
We would never catch them, though.
These beasts are hard to catch.
Right, Charlie?
Mm...
What are they doing up there?
Homework?
Don't worry.
I gave Charlie some condoms.
Hey. What's the matter, babe?
Did I do something wrong?
Hey? Hey.
- No...
I'm sorry.
It's not you.
What is it, babe?
I don't know.
I guess it's just...
my mum.
And all this fucking work.
It's really overwhelming.
Don't worry about it.
I wish you could stay longer.
How long do you think
you're gonna stay?
I have no idea.
Until she gets better, I guess.
Don't you think it might be time
for you to come back to school soon?
At least, make plans for that to happen?
What are you talking about?
I need to take care of her.
Well, Solange can do that.
She's retired, right?
Henry, she can't do it alone.
It's just...
These are the most important
years of your life, Charlie.
The decisions you make now,
they'll affect you forever.
Yeah, well, it's the most important
time of my mum's life.
I know, but...
You've worked so hard
to get into this programme.
I don't want to see you
throw it all away.
Well, this place and me being here
means everything to my mum.
She wouldn't be fighting if she didn't
know we were taking care of it.
And what if...
What if what?
What if she doesn't get better?
Charlie?
All of this would have been for nothing.
I'm sorry...
That's probably enough.
Really?
I usually do twice as much as this.
Alright, do a few more then.
Honey, are you OK?
I think it might be over with Henry.
Oh... sorry.
What happened?
I don't want to talk about it.
Don't worry.
There are plenty of fish in the sea.
Life is too short to be sad.
What are you talking about?
People are sad after a separation.
That's why I never wanted
to be with someone.
Sooner or later, you are either
heartbroken or a heartbreaker.
In this kind of relationship,
you can never be truly yourself.
You always have to compromise.
What's the point?
It's so easy for you to hide. It's like...
Some of us are just humans,
not cold-blooded animals.
Is that how you see me?
Some sort of reptile?
You couldn't even bear
to raise your own daughter.
Did you really abandon her?
You wouldn't understand.
Look, I think I deserve to know.
What do you want me to tell you?
Tell me about you and Mum.
What happened?
How did you even meet Grandpa?
In San Francisco.
What were you doing there?
I travelled there with a feminist group.
It was my first time in America.
OK.
And then how did you meet him?
I was out one night with these friends,
you know.
I remember seeing this
very nice guy, and...
We flirted together.
We danced, and I went home with him.
And that was it.
What do you mean "that was it"?
Well, I became pregnant.
Abortion was not legal at the time.
So, with your grandfather...
We had decided to raise
that child together.
And what went wrong?
I really tried hard...
but at one point, I...
I just couldn't do it anymore.
I feel ashamed of saying it, but...
that's it.
I was not a mother.
So then... you just went back to France?
No, no, no.
I joined my friends in South America, and...
we continued to defend feminist causes.
It's ironic, cos...
I was fighting for women's rights
while I was neglecting my own daughter.
Here we are.
Do you think you could eat anything?
Solange made dinner.
I don't know... I'm exhausted.
That new treatment is dreadful.
OK...
This one is more intense.
It's from Provence.
I think I prefer the lighter one,
from the other day.
It's good for you to try different wines.
Your palate is learning.
You're trying to turn me
into a wino, aren't you?
Don't be so ungrateful.
Oh!
So good.
Wine is the major reason
we are able to exist as a society.
Is that what they teach you
in French schools?
Just look at the facts.
How does one survive to marriage?
Wine. Friendship? Wine.
Diplomacy, military...
Birthday celebrations? Wine.
Even Jesus Christ...
served wine to his apostles.
Shit.
- What?
Mum.
You OK?
What... oh!
Oh...
Try to breathe, try to breathe...
Slowly.
Solange?
Uh... oui.
You OK?
I got you.
You're gonna be fine.
You're gonna be fine.
I have something for you.
Really?
This is exactly what you need.
Trust me.
It can't hurt to try, Mum.
It's all natural and organic.
It's going to ease your pain.
Slowly, first. Slowly.
A little more.
Voil, a little more...
Yes, fine.
How do you feel?
Hm...
How was dinner?
So good.
Sorry I couldn't eat with you.
Don't worry about that.
Solange made this dish that was
invented in her home village.
We'll have to make it again
for you sometime.
What's the village called?
Cucuron.
Kooky Ron.
No.
Cu-cu-ron.
Cu-cu-ron.
- Voil
Cu-cu-ron.
Can you believe
that I've never left this country?
Can you even imagine that?
One day, we'll all go together.
la claire fontaine m'en allant promener
J'ai trouv l'eau si belle
que je m'y suis baigne
Il y a longtemps que je t'aime
Jamais je ne t'oublierai
Morning.
Good morning.
- Hm...
You know...
I think I could use one of your boosters.
Mm...
- Oh!
Wow, that's strong.
Where did you learn about that?
It was from...
a yogi master in Java, on the island.
He used to give them
to the village every morning.
And he claims that
they would live for 120 years.
And maintain their sex lives.
God, and you believed him?
No, of course not.
But it's worth trying, no?
What's happening here?
Pancakes! Right?
Oh, hell yes!
Hey.
- Hey.
So the police called
asking me questions
about your mum and the farm.
Who was it?
- Some woman officer.
Was her name Harris?
- I don't know.
What does it change? The point is...
Sebastian was right, this is too dangerous.
I can't do this anymore.
What other options do we have?
Maybe it's time to tell Laura
the truth about what's been going on.
Hi.
Ah!
Sorry to wake you.
Oh, no! I was reading.
OK!
How have you been?
Surviving.
- Yeah?
Yeah...
How about you, how's everything with you?
- Good.
Good, um...
Yeah?
- Yeah.
Charlie says that the sales
of the eggs are going great.
They are.
Yeah?
- They're going great.
Well, if the customers are happy,
I'm happy.
Wanna say hi?
I'd love to say hi.
Aw!
So sweet.
She is this close from getting
a warrant to search the farm.
My God... What can I do?
I need to find a solution.
I mean...
I don't know,
I wish I could help you. I really do.
Everything alright?
Yes.
It was just a little bit cold.
Don't you think?
What happened with Miller?
You guys seemed kind of tense.
Are you spying on me?
No.
No, not at all.
I just saw you from my room.
Everything is under control, Charlie.
Adult stuff.
OK.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Oh, l l.
- Happy birthday
Dear Solange
Happy birthday to you
Woo!
OK, I'll blow. I'll try.
Yeah. Make a wish!
I'll make a wish.
Oh!
Woohoo!
C'est un change...
Uh, don't forget me...
You sure?
- Yes!
Well...
That is enough.
- God!
It's champagne.
- Even more interested.
Cheers.
Happy birthday.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I can't believe you won't tell us
how old you are.
A lady doesn't tell her age, Charlie.
What is that? Feminist?
That's, like, the opposite of feminist.
It's absolutely not feminist.
Here we go!
Woohoo!
...harder than me
Who's gonna dance?
Come on, Solange!
Yeah!
Mum, I know you want to dance!
How am I gonna dance to this?
Oh, come on!
Shake it, yeah!
Something from my youth.
Come on!
Well, hello!
Morning.
My head hurts so bad.
Me too.
It was so fun though.
It was so fun.
Ooh...
I'm starving.
Good, I bet.
Mm...
Is Solange up?
Haven't seen her yet.
Maybe she's hungover.
Coffee will help.
Oh, sweetie...
Solange?
Mum?
Mum!
She's...
She's gone.
All her stuff.
She's gone?
Must be some kind of joke, right?
What's that about?
Uh...
Shit... Come on.
Charlie, what are you doing?
- Nothing!
What is going on with you?
Hello?
Sorry...
They're coming here, Charlie.
They're coming here!
- Shit.
Come on...
Mum, there's something you should know.
What?
Hi!
Good afternoon.
We have a warrant
for the arrest of Solange Fagard.
What?
- I'm sorry, Charlie.
Well, Solange isn't here.
Where is she, then?
She left a few days ago
without saying anything.
Damn it!
We missed her!
Sorry. Excuse me.
Would you mind telling me about...
what this is about?
There's something you need to know.
Your hens weren't stolen.
They weren't...
I always knew she wasn't
telling us the entire truth.
Solange sent us a letter
admitting her guilt.
To think that someone
would do such a thing
in the middle of a bird flu epidemic...
Your mother had all your chickens
slaughtered and she sold the meat.
Hm?
Oh, God.
Mum... Mum!
Mum?
- We need to get some medics here.
Mum, are you OK? Mum!
What are you waiting for?
- I'm fine.
Call an ambulance, goddammit!
- Don't worry, she's OK!
This is Deputy Harris.
I need an ambulance...
It's... it's her medicine.
This happens.
Are you sure?
- She's fine. Thank you.
Hey, how about we have a quick look
in Solange's bedroom
to see if we can find any evidence?
What evidence do you want?
She's already admitted her guilt.
Enough of this nonsense!
It's time to stop bothering these ladies.
Come on, let's get outta here.
Thank you.
What is going on?
I can explain.
- Mm-hm.
Through here. Come on.
You cannot be serious.
Come on in.
Oh, my God!
Ladies!
Charlie, you saved them.
Oh!
How did you do this?
How did you guys...
I missed you! I missed you! I missed you!
Hello...
Hello, hello, hello, hello.
I knew you guys were up to something
but I just truly never
could have imagined...
this.
All that giggling and running around...
I thought it was just
Solange being Solange.
I couldn't have done it without her.
You know, the relationship
you two have built, it's really...
made me think...
that, although I didn't have a...
the love and stability
of having a mum around...
maybe she is a decent person.
Maybe even a good grandma.
I don't know.
I still can't help but think
this was a really good reason
for her to disappear again.
She's so perfect.
Wow... she's so beautiful.
We told you you were gonna babysit.
You did.
And, uh, what about college?
I'm going back in the fall
and I've decided I'm going to minor
in organic agriculture.
Oh, rad!
- Wonder where you got that idea.
You guys didn't think you could
get rid of me that easily, did you?
Any news from Solange?
Um...
No.
Alrighty.
Thank you.
Come on, chickadees!
It's your favourite time of day!
Alright...
Mm-hm!
Mum!
It's...
It's Solange.
She's there...
Cucuron...
Blank, of course!
I guess we've got to get you
a passport, huh?
Yeah.
Oh!
Woohoo!
Oh, that devil!