Home Education (2023) Movie Script
1
[DISTANT AIRY NOTE PLAYS]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
Buongiorno.
[SPEAKING ITALIAN]
Sorry?
-A bag.
-Oh, I've got some.
Usually it's just your husband.
Yes, he's a bit under
the weather
this week, I'm afraid.
He's ill. The flu.
- Influenza.
-Yeah.
Everybody has it now.
-How's your daughter?
-She's fine.
Hi, Carol.
RACHEL: A bird is an animal
made of bones, wings,
and feathers.
Birds fly, breathe oxygen
and make eggs.
Give me three examples.
Owls...
...pigeons and eagles.
Good.
And how are mammals
different to birds?
Mammals live on land,
can't fly and don't make eggs.
Name three mammals.
Dogs, rats...
...and penguins.
Penguins are birds.
-But they can't fly.
-It doesn't matter.
They have wings.
-But then, why don't they fly?
-Because they haven't
done evolution.
What's "evolution"?
When something becomes
a better version of itself.
-For example?
-For example,
the bear ate the penguin,
because it couldn't fly.
So, the penguin learnt
how to fly
and flew away from the bear.
So then, did the bear
learn how to fly?
No. Because bears are...
-Mammals.
-See?
Just when you think
you know it all, you don't.
Give me another mammal.
[PHONE RINGING]
Glimm residence, who's this?
Oh, hi, Luca. It's dad's boss.
Did he? No, we didn't see him.
We drove past, but we
were in a hurry.
Did Philip not call you?
Oh, I'm sorry. He must
have forgotten.
He's still feverish, I'm afraid.
Oh, I'm sure he'll
be fine by Sunday,
so Monday probably
is a safer bet at this point.
Thank you, Luca.
That's kind of you. I will.
Yes, you too. Bye.
RACHEL: What if he doesn't
hear me again?
CAROL: He'll hear you.
It's been two days.
Just keep trying,
and stay focused.
What would dad say?
The things we want
will come...
RACHEL: Wanting makes
them true.
RACHEL AND CAROL:
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
RACHEL: The things we want
will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come...
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
Anything?
I think so.
You think so?
-It was quiet.
-But you heard something.
It sounded like him.
Okay.
Good.
RACHEL: Rora?
Rora?
[BARKS]
[KNOCKING AT DOOR]
Coming, Mom!
Hey.
Wait.
You're Rachel, right?
I've brought something.
Is your dad here?
No.
Oh.
Hello?
-Hello.
-Hi.
Nice to see you.
-This is Rachel, my daughter.
-Hi.
-This is Luca's son... Daniele?
-Yeah, Dan is okay.
Can I help you?
Oh, yeah, my dad asked
to bring this for Philip.
It's just chicken
for soup and some medicine.
Oh, how thoughtful.
Yeah, and if you like,
we know a good doctor
who can come and...
How kind.
There's, there's really no need.
-We're fine.
-Okay...
-I'll go, then.
-Yes.
Bye. Ride safe.
You check before opening.
Especially now.
Sorry.
Did you say anything about Dad?
Did he ask to see Dad?
No.
He was polite.
Listen to me. Boys
are dangerous.
Most of them act polite,
it's just so that they can get
what they want.
-What do they want?
-I can't tell you. You'd
just get scared.
I won't.
They want to take all
of your clothes off
and touch you.
Everywhere.
I'm gonna teach you a word.
I want you to say
if you're ever alone with
him again. Okay?
Vaffanculo.
Vaffanculo.
-What does it mean?
-It's like a spell.
Makes boys leave you
alone, especially
if you say it like you're angry.
- Vaffanculo.
-Angrier.
- Vaffanculo.
-More.
Vaffanculo!
CAROL: We did creative writing
this afternoon.
Rachel prepared something
very special for you.
A poem recital.
She wrote it all by herself.
It even rhymes.
Which is why it's a poem.
"Title: 'Oh Dad.'
Oh, Dad, you are the
best dad that I've ever had.
And each day you're not with us
makes me really sad.
I'm glad you'll be
back soon, Dad.
We know it won't be long.
You've seen how much
we've missed you, these days
that you've been gone.
You always say that wanting
makes what we want come true.
And that that want is stronger,
when it's wanted by two.
We both want you back with us,
so we know it will come true."
Do you think he liked it?
Loved it.
-So he'll be back Sunday.
-Mmm.
Why not sooner?
Because Sunday feels right.
Doesn't it?
-When will he be back, Sunday?
-Probably by lunch.
He likes lunch.
I'm glad you liked my
poem, last night.
I can write you another
one, if you want.
That was you, yesterday,
wasn't it?
Mom says it means you're
getting closer.
I'll be back in the
woods, later,
so make sure you're listening.
Cleaning is important
because it's how we fight germs.
Germs are billions
of tiny insects
that want to kill us,
and because there are so
many, we can't fight them all.
But if we clean every day,
we can keep them at bay.
Good.
The problem is there are
some things we can't
use soap on.
Like food.
What is...
...that?
-An orange?
-And do you know what that
stuff growing all over it is?
-Fur.
-Mold.
And can you guess what
mold is made of?
-Germs.
-Millions of them.
And because germs
know we eat food,
they go and live on it,
so they can get inside us.
But because we can't
use soap on food,
what could we do
to stop the mold without it?
What else kills germs?
Fire.
We could cook the orange,
but what if we didn't
want to eat it
straight away?
How could we carry
on protecting it?
In the freezer.
Good. What if the
freezer breaks?
Um--
Come on. What do we do
with clothes,
when they're clean?
-Vacuum-pack it.
-Why is that?
Because... to protect
them from dust.
Which is also made of germs.
And germs need oxygen to live.
And vacuum-packing
removes oxygen.
Good.
Or we could pickle it.
Pickling is when we put
food in vinegar,
which is an acid strong enough
to kill germs,
but too weak to melt food.
Some people also use oils...
[AIRY NOTE PLAYING]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[DISTANT SHOUTING]
[MAN COUGHING]
[GRUNTS]
Hey, Rachel?
-How are you?
- Vaffanculo!
Vaffanculo!
Rachel says you're
getting closer.
I hope you're proud of us.
What is it?
He sounded scared.
He's in a scary place.
But not for long.
[STOMACH GRUMBLING]
[GRUMBLING CONTINUES]
[GRUMBLING INTENSIFIES]
Wait outside.
All done.
-What's happening?
-Nothing, he just had
a little accident.
-What accident?
-He needed the bathroom.
It's a good thing.
It means his body is reacting.
Is he sick?
What are you doing?
Hmm?
Worrying.
Worry brings doubt.
He's stressed. Okay?
And our only job is
to stay focused
and positive. Hmm?
I'm gonna show you something
you're dad taught me.
Come on.
And the heavier something is,
the more gravity it makes,
which is why the world,
which is really heavy,
has so much gravity.
It keeps everything on it.
Now, this is a magnet.
It weighs much less
than the world,
but it can defeat almost all...
...of its gravity.
Two...
...can defeat it all. You try.
When we want something,
when we really want something,
and believe it,
we create a force.
Like magnets.
And even if there's
a whole world that
wants to take that thing away,
we can stop it.
But when we doubt something,
it's like a big wall...
...stops it from working.
So...
is there any reason why
we should be worried?
Mom?
Could Dad come back like Rora?
How do you mean?
She isn't a dog now.
[SIGHS] Rora didn't have her
body anymore.
Dad does.
[FAINT BUZZING]
[FAINT BUZZING]
[BUZZING]
[BUZZING]
[BUZZING INTENSIFIES]
What is it?
He's late.
So?
-You said he'd be back by lunch.
-I said, "Probably by lunch."
Stop it!
Try calling him again,
in case he's lost.
"Some things Here
are made of There
and want to take us with them."
[BUZZING]
[BUZZING]
Mum!
What are you doing?
It smells.
Exactly. The flies
can smell it too.
Think.
-What's wrong with him?
-Nothing's wrong.
Is he rotting?
A little. It's okay.
It's normal.
But Dad says rotting bodies
can't come back.
Really rotten ones can't.
A little bit is okay.
He'll heal from it.
We should put him
in the freezer.
In the freezer.
To preserve him.
And what good's that?
He can't come back,
if he's frozen.
Just... I'm scared.
What are you doing?
Again?
I miss him.
-What if it doesn't stop?
-It will!
"What if? What if? What if?"
I told you. Every
time you worry,
every time you're scared
something's
wrong, you are making it wrong.
Look at me.
Look at me!
All you have to do
is want him back
and know he'll come.
-That's it.
-I do, that's why
I don't understand...
Do you want him back?
Yes or no?
Yes.
-And is he coming back?
-Yes.
Do you know it?
-Yes.
-I'm sorry?
Yes!
That's it.
That's all you think.
Nothing else.
RACHEL: The things we want
will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come...
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[DISTANT SHOUTING]
Dad?
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
Hey. It's me.
Vaffanculo!
Here. You dropped
this, yesterday.
Promise you won't shout at me?
-I have to go now.
-Can I come with you?
Why?
-Do you want to take
my clothes off?
-No.
It's just... I'm going
the same way.
So... do your parents teach
you everything?
And you don't miss
going to school?
Do you go to school?
I used to. I hated it.
I hate the stupid place.
Like, why did you
guys move here?
Because... for Dad's work.
He's a butcher.
Do you like it here?
-It's special.
-Alright.
I can't wait to leave.
Where will you go?
I don't know. Somewhere bigger.
I would like to... I mean,
I want to be a musician.
[CLEARS THROAT]
That's interesting.
-So, what's that bone for?
-It's a horn.
Right.
And why do you use it?
Can't say.
-Is that what your mum says?
-And my dad.
Okay. Um...
Let's make a promise.
You won't tell anyone
I'm smoking,
and I won't tell anyone
about your horn.
So?
This horn's special.
It's connected to another place.
Which means it can
help us hear it,
and then we can study it.
Okay. Um...
-What place?
-There.
There... Where?
Just... There.
It's where everything goes.
Okay. Is this place here
in the woods?
It's everywhere, actually.
But you can feel it from here,
because there are cracks.
Dad says, probably even doors.
Cool. And, and how
do I see There?
-You won't. Only special
people can.
-[CHUCKLES] Okay.
So... you're special.
And my dad. We have
special brains.
-Really?
-Yes.
Dad says brains
are like radios.
Radios turn waves into sounds.
Brains turn the world into
everything that we see.
Some radios are special.
They can hear different waves,
or ones that come from far away.
Brains are the same.
Okay. I want to try.
-What?
-To hear it.
Maybe I'm special, too.
Sorry.
Sorry...
It's Rachel, she's...
...exhausting.
I mean, I know I don't
sense things.
But it doesn't matter,
I know what's right.
I know I've been doing
things right. I think
I've proved that, haven't I?
And when I do it,
concentrate on the sound,
like you're following it.
Okay.
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
-Now would...
-You have to focus.
Sorry.
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[INDISTINCT SOUND]
Can you hear it?
I think so.
What can you hear?
Like... a sound.
Like a hum?
Yeah.
Now, when I do it, concentrate
on the rabbit, like
you're calling it.
Okay?
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
You can't hear anything,
can you?
No...
It means it's far away.
Oh...
How about this?
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[DISTANT SHOUTING]
Did you hear it?
I...
Yeah...
I have to go home.
Wait.
I'll take you.
[BUZZES]
[DOOR SLAMS]
Mom?
Mom?
CAROL: You're being punished.
Why?
CAROL: You tell me.
I don't know.
CAROL: Don't lie, Rachel.
What did I tell you?
It was by accident.
He was in the woods.
CAROL: What did you say to him?
Nothing.
-CAROL: Don't lie!
-[BANGS DOOR]
I told him "Vaffanculo"!
CAROL: Then why
were you waving at him
like a little idiot?
What did you talk about?
He asked me if I go to school,
I told him I don't.
And then he told me about music.
-CAROL: Did you talk about Dad?
-No.
-CAROL: Swear it.
-I swear it, I do.
Mom?
I'm sorry.
Mom?
[FAINT MEWLING]
[FAINT SCREECHING]
[FAINT SCREECHING
AND MEWLING CONTINUES]
[MEWLING AND SCREECHING]
[THUD]
Philip?
[FAINT BUZZING]
[DOOR OPENS]
When all your father needs
is your undivided love
and attention...
...this is what you're
thinking about?
Are you selfish?
Or just stupid?
Sorry.
At least we know why he's late.
[BULB CRACKLES]
[RADIO FLICKS ON]
[STATIC ON RADIO]
[DISTORTED SPEECH
THROUGH STATIC]
[STATIC CRACKLES]
DISTORTED VOICE: [ON RADIO]
Rach...
Rachel...
[DISTORTED SPEECH
THROUGH STATIC CONTINUES]
Dad?
DISTORTED VOICE: [ON RADIO]
Rachel.
-Where are you?
-I'm next door.
But there is no door.
It wants to keep me here.
Forever.
A part of nothing.
Only you can hear me.
Help me.
Before it takes my body.
[DISTANT SHOUTING]
[SHOUTING INTENSIFIES]
[SHOUTING INTENSIFIES]
Help!
Help!
For God's sake,
where do you keep coming from?
-[EXHALES]
-[PHONE RINGING]
[PHONE CONTINUES RINGING]
Is it my fault you're not back?
Because that's how
Mom makes me feel.
But I don't think it's true.
I'm scared Mom is a bit wrong.
CAROL: Rachel? Math time.
I know you're stuck, but...
I don't know what to do.
CAROL: Rachel!
-What number were we at?
Carry on from there.
What?
I never need to count this much.
Count.
2090...
2091...
2092...
2093...
2094...
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[FAINT BUZZING]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[DISTANT SHOUTING]
[INDISTINCT SOUND]
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
Dan. Shouldn't you be at work?
Yeah. Yeah. It's just...
...my dad tried to call.
He wants to know...
The phone's broken.
He's still not feeling
well, I'm afraid.
Oh, okay. Do you think he will
come tomorrow?
It's just to know if
Dad needs to find
somebody else...
Somebody else?
Just while he's sick.
He's fine. He just doesn't feel
like work yet.
Okay.
So he will come, tomorrow.
He'll ring your dad
when he's feeling better.
-Okay.
-Okay. Bye.
Is... is Rachel here?
Why?
Just-- just to say hello.
She's busy. So am I.
[FAINT BUZZING]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[INDISTINCT SOUND]
[WHIMPERS]
[INDISTINCT SOUND]
[BLEATS]
[BLEATS]
[INDISTINCT SOUND]
[BLEATS]
[INDISTINCT SOUND]
[INDISTINCT SOUND INTENSIFIES]
[CREATURE HOWLING]
[MOANS]
MAN: Hey, Rachel?
Rachel?
Are you okay?
It was crying.
It's dead.
No, it needs help,
but the worms want to take it.
That's not the worms,
that's flies.
Like, baby flies.
That's what happens
when things die.
The flies put their eggs in them
and then the babies eat them.
-Flies aren't birds, they
don't make eggs.
-Yes, they do. Small ones.
-How do you know?
-Well, because...
I have to keep them
away from the meat.
Flies are full of germs.
-I have to go.
-Wait.
Um, I've got something for you.
They're my favorite band.
Are you... are you okay?
What's wrong?
Dad... bye!
[DOOR OPENS]
Mom!
-What?
-We have to save Dad.
Wait! Rachel! Stop!
Stop. You take your boots off.
The flies put eggs
and germs in him,
and they're taking his body.
-What?
-We saw a deer
and it was rotting too,
and it was because the flies...
"We"?
He doesn't want to take
my clothes off.
-What did you tell him?
-Nothing.
Why were you with him? Again!
Because he's my friend.
And he's special, and he's not
why Dad isn't back.
Dad's stuck, he told me!
-Now you talked
with him, did you?
-Yes!
And he asked me for help,
because you can't hear him!
Rachel... Rachel!
[LOUD BUZZING]
I told you...
No...
Get the spray.
Now!
Rachel!
Rachel?
Open the door!
Rachel!
[AIR HISSING]
[DEVICE TURNS OFF]
What...
I told you it wasn't my fault.
The flies and germs come
from There, and they
want to take him,
and they're more than us.
That's why our wanting
wasn't working.
But now they're all dead,
because they have no oxygen.
It doesn't even smell anymore.
He needs a tube to breathe.
Or he'll suffocate,
as soon as he comes back.
What? You want praise?
It is your fault
that it got to this point.
I told you what would happen
if you kept thinking
something was wrong.
So, well done for cleaning up
after yourself. You even left
the window open.
-I didn't.
-Yesterday! You didn't
shut it properly!
That's probably why
so many got in.
Why is Dan special?
He felt it.
He did.
And how did that happen?
Hmm? By accident?
He saw me exploring
and he said he could hear it.
He doesn't know about Dad.
You know what would
happen if he did.
Don't you?
Maybe he'd understand.
[HEAVY METAL MUSIC PLAYING]
[HEAVY METAL MUSIC CONTINUES]
[MUSIC CONTINUES FAINTLY
THROUGH HEADPHONES]
CAROL: She thinks he's special.
I don't know
what she's told him.
What if he suspects something?
What if he tells Luca?
How much longer, Philip?
Dan, just the person
I wanted to speak to.
Listen, Rachel and I were
wondering what your plans
were for this afternoon.
Great.
I just thought, well...
If you're sure he's your friend,
and he's as special
as you say he is,
then I should get to
know him better.
You look great.
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
Go on.
Hey.
Hi.
-You look...
-Hello, Dan.
Hello.
Would you like to invite
our guest inside?
-Come in, please.
-Thank you.
Go on.
[DOOR LOCKS]
-Um, this is for you.
-Oh, how lovely.
How are you?
-Fine.
-Yes, good.
And Philip's doing much better.
He's still wrapped up, upstairs,
because he doesn't want to...
infect you, but he says hello.
That's good.
My dad was starting
to get worried.
[CHUCKLES] How silly...
But let's talk about you.
Rachel's been telling
me all about you.
Come, come sit with me.
Rachel, will you finish
the tea, please?
Look at that.
-Please. There.
-Thank you.
Listen, I wanted to thank you
for being so good with Rachel.
She's been so anxious,
lately, she always
gets like this when we are sick.
She imagines the worse.
We're just glad she
has a friend.
-Me too.
-She's never had any, actually.
You know, because of how she is.
Difficult.
Oh. No, I don't think so.
Aw. That's kind.
We were afraid
she'd frightened you
with her ideas.
-[CHUCKLES SOFTLY] No.
-No?
Thank you, dear.
-Milk?
-No, thanks.
-No? Sugar?
-Yes, please.
It's empty.
Rachel, can you go get some more
from the pantry?
Please?
So, she hasn't been telling you
about what she thinks?
Her ideas about the woods?
Oh...
She made me promise
not to tell anyone
what she said...
Oh, that's okay. I'm her mother.
I know what she thinks.
Here, There. Magical places.
Strange sounds. That
sort of thing.
Yeah.
I thought so.
She told me she thinks
you're special.
That you can hear
what she hears.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
Can you?
I mean, we were just playing...
Oh, of course you were.
But it's not a game, to her.
She takes all very seriously.
Well yes, yes.
She's very creative.
She told me you and Philip
teach her about these things.
Did she?
Well, I don't know
about "teach"...
We read her some
bedtime stories,
that she still thinks are true.
And that's the problem.
She can't always tell
the difference between
what's real and what isn't.
That's why we have
to keep her home.
-Oh.
-They say
she's a bit... disturbed.
Who says that?
People. Doctors.
I didn't know.
I thought you should.
Let's be honest,
no one stays friends
with someone like that.
So, please...
...don't encourage her.
Thank you, Rachel.
I have to say, Dan,
your English, quite good
for an Italian.
Ah... thank you.
I've just learned it
at school and...
actually from things like
videos and music...
Oh, how clever.
Dan's going to be a musician.
Oh, I didn't know! What sort?
I just like metal. Heavy metal.
Oh, heavy metal. Interesting.
-It's really good.
-Oh.
Is that what you were
listening to last night?
So lovely...
that you two are becoming
such good friends.
Dan was saying you've
even told him
all your ideas about the woods.
-I was just...
-And Dan said that he thinks
all the things that you make up
are very creative.
Didn't you, Dan?
Yeah.
They're not made-up.
You said you heard it.
I thought it was a game.
-See?
-But I don't mind
if you think it's...
He's just pretending.
Maybe he thought you'd
like him more.
-[GRUNTS]
-Rachel!
Dan does smoking!
No! Stop, you're getting
it everywhere!
-Is there a bathroom?
-Upstairs!
[SIGHS]
You're right to be
upset with him.
When he comes back,
I think you should apologize
for making such a scene.
And then I think
you should ask him to leave.
Sorry.
[COUGHS]
Calm down.
He is... he is...
He's fine.
Rachel!
He's seen Dad!
You can't leave.
[YELLS]
Give me the key.
-Give me the key!
-No!
-Give me the key!
-[SCREAMS]
[INDISTINCT SHOUTING]
Rachel...
You promised not
to say anything!
-[SPRAYS]
-[YELLS]
Rachel? He hit me!
-[GRUNTS]
-[YELLS]
CAROL: Get off her!
Rachel!
I hate you!
Rachel!
[SCREAMS]
Vaffanculo!
You get off her!
-[SCREAMS]
-[BREATH TREMBLING]
[GRUNTING]
Stop, it's enough, it's enough.
Stop. Stop. Stop.
I thought he was my friend.
That's enough... Stop...
Shh, shh...
Shh, shh...
He's dead.
Good.
We need to wrap him up.
Then, when Dad comes back,
we can bring him back too,
and he'll believe us.
[PHONE RINGING]
CAROL: Hi, Luca. How are you?
Oh, gosh. Yes, he was here.
But he left a while ago.
A couple of hours ago.
He did mention he was
seeing friends.
Yes, he was on his bike.
Okay, yeah. Let me know
when he turns up.
Mmm, I'm sure
it's probably that.
Bye.
Are you okay?
Dad will be back tomorrow.
I can feel it.
Yeah.
[DISTANT AIRY NOTE PLAYS]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come...
[SQUEAKS]
[SQUEAKING]
[DOG WHIMPERING]
[CREATURE HOWLING]
[MOANING]
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
-The things
we want will come...
- [BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[MOANING CONTINUES]
[DISTORTED SCREECH]
[DOG WHIMPERING IN DISTANCE]
[SQUEAKS]
Mom!
Mom?
CAROL: [FAINTLY] Philip!
Philip?
Answer me!
Answer me!
I'm not doing this anymore.
Oh, God...
You should have seen her.
[WHIMPERS]
What have we done?
I trusted you!
[SOBBING SOFTLY]
And for what?
[SIGHS]
We're leaving tomorrow.
People are gonna come looking.
I have to protect Rachel.
[DRAGGING, THUDS]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[DISTORTED SCREECH]
DISTORTED VOICE: Here. We blend.
Our squeaky cheekbones rub
in the sea of meat.
This is the door.
You brought the key.
But it's still closed.
Why?
DISTORTED VOICE:
Somebody is doubting.
Remember.
The world reflects the mind.
Hurry. It's taking me away.
[THUDS]
Rachel?
Rachel?
Rachel?
Is he... He's back.
Philip!
Have you seen him?
Where were you?
I moved him.
He's where he needs
to be to come back.
But it's not working
because of you.
What?
I saw you hit him.
And then you said you
wanted to run away.
Where is he? Rachel...
You blame me for everything.
But really, it's your fault!
You're the one who
doesn't believe
he'll come back!
And now he's stuck there!
Rachel, he isn't stuck.
Yes, he is. I saw him,
and he told me.
And you have to believe me,
or he'll stay there.
You didn't see him, Rachel.
I did. And he asked me for help,
because he trusts me!
Sweetheart...
...you imagined it.
No.
You don't understand anything!
You can't even see things!
You're not even special!
Dad isn't special, Rachel!
He believed things
that aren't true.
And I trusted him.
I did.
But even after everything
we did for him, and what...
what you did,
he's only gotten worse.
He just needed to be
in the right place.
-What place?
-In the woods!
You put him in the woods?
That's where the door is,
that's how Rora came back,
and so will Dad if you
stop doubting it!
Rora is just a rat, Rachel!
There's nothing in the woods!
Yes, there is! You have
to believe me!
He's not coming back, Rachel,
'cause he can't.
Be quiet!
-We need to leave.
-No.
Before someone finds him...
-No.
-...and Dan.
Police are going to
come looking...
-No!
-Rachel, please! Trust me!
I hate you! I hate you!
-Rachel, stop!
-I hate you!
Stop. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
-Go away!
-No, please...
-Go away!
I hate you! I hate you!
-I'm sorry!
[AIR HISSING]
We'll be back soon.
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come...
[SOFT PIANO MUSIC PLAYING]
[DISTANT AIRY NOTE PLAYS]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
Buongiorno.
[SPEAKING ITALIAN]
Sorry?
-A bag.
-Oh, I've got some.
Usually it's just your husband.
Yes, he's a bit under
the weather
this week, I'm afraid.
He's ill. The flu.
- Influenza.
-Yeah.
Everybody has it now.
-How's your daughter?
-She's fine.
Hi, Carol.
RACHEL: A bird is an animal
made of bones, wings,
and feathers.
Birds fly, breathe oxygen
and make eggs.
Give me three examples.
Owls...
...pigeons and eagles.
Good.
And how are mammals
different to birds?
Mammals live on land,
can't fly and don't make eggs.
Name three mammals.
Dogs, rats...
...and penguins.
Penguins are birds.
-But they can't fly.
-It doesn't matter.
They have wings.
-But then, why don't they fly?
-Because they haven't
done evolution.
What's "evolution"?
When something becomes
a better version of itself.
-For example?
-For example,
the bear ate the penguin,
because it couldn't fly.
So, the penguin learnt
how to fly
and flew away from the bear.
So then, did the bear
learn how to fly?
No. Because bears are...
-Mammals.
-See?
Just when you think
you know it all, you don't.
Give me another mammal.
[PHONE RINGING]
Glimm residence, who's this?
Oh, hi, Luca. It's dad's boss.
Did he? No, we didn't see him.
We drove past, but we
were in a hurry.
Did Philip not call you?
Oh, I'm sorry. He must
have forgotten.
He's still feverish, I'm afraid.
Oh, I'm sure he'll
be fine by Sunday,
so Monday probably
is a safer bet at this point.
Thank you, Luca.
That's kind of you. I will.
Yes, you too. Bye.
RACHEL: What if he doesn't
hear me again?
CAROL: He'll hear you.
It's been two days.
Just keep trying,
and stay focused.
What would dad say?
The things we want
will come...
RACHEL: Wanting makes
them true.
RACHEL AND CAROL:
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
RACHEL: The things we want
will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come...
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
Anything?
I think so.
You think so?
-It was quiet.
-But you heard something.
It sounded like him.
Okay.
Good.
RACHEL: Rora?
Rora?
[BARKS]
[KNOCKING AT DOOR]
Coming, Mom!
Hey.
Wait.
You're Rachel, right?
I've brought something.
Is your dad here?
No.
Oh.
Hello?
-Hello.
-Hi.
Nice to see you.
-This is Rachel, my daughter.
-Hi.
-This is Luca's son... Daniele?
-Yeah, Dan is okay.
Can I help you?
Oh, yeah, my dad asked
to bring this for Philip.
It's just chicken
for soup and some medicine.
Oh, how thoughtful.
Yeah, and if you like,
we know a good doctor
who can come and...
How kind.
There's, there's really no need.
-We're fine.
-Okay...
-I'll go, then.
-Yes.
Bye. Ride safe.
You check before opening.
Especially now.
Sorry.
Did you say anything about Dad?
Did he ask to see Dad?
No.
He was polite.
Listen to me. Boys
are dangerous.
Most of them act polite,
it's just so that they can get
what they want.
-What do they want?
-I can't tell you. You'd
just get scared.
I won't.
They want to take all
of your clothes off
and touch you.
Everywhere.
I'm gonna teach you a word.
I want you to say
if you're ever alone with
him again. Okay?
Vaffanculo.
Vaffanculo.
-What does it mean?
-It's like a spell.
Makes boys leave you
alone, especially
if you say it like you're angry.
- Vaffanculo.
-Angrier.
- Vaffanculo.
-More.
Vaffanculo!
CAROL: We did creative writing
this afternoon.
Rachel prepared something
very special for you.
A poem recital.
She wrote it all by herself.
It even rhymes.
Which is why it's a poem.
"Title: 'Oh Dad.'
Oh, Dad, you are the
best dad that I've ever had.
And each day you're not with us
makes me really sad.
I'm glad you'll be
back soon, Dad.
We know it won't be long.
You've seen how much
we've missed you, these days
that you've been gone.
You always say that wanting
makes what we want come true.
And that that want is stronger,
when it's wanted by two.
We both want you back with us,
so we know it will come true."
Do you think he liked it?
Loved it.
-So he'll be back Sunday.
-Mmm.
Why not sooner?
Because Sunday feels right.
Doesn't it?
-When will he be back, Sunday?
-Probably by lunch.
He likes lunch.
I'm glad you liked my
poem, last night.
I can write you another
one, if you want.
That was you, yesterday,
wasn't it?
Mom says it means you're
getting closer.
I'll be back in the
woods, later,
so make sure you're listening.
Cleaning is important
because it's how we fight germs.
Germs are billions
of tiny insects
that want to kill us,
and because there are so
many, we can't fight them all.
But if we clean every day,
we can keep them at bay.
Good.
The problem is there are
some things we can't
use soap on.
Like food.
What is...
...that?
-An orange?
-And do you know what that
stuff growing all over it is?
-Fur.
-Mold.
And can you guess what
mold is made of?
-Germs.
-Millions of them.
And because germs
know we eat food,
they go and live on it,
so they can get inside us.
But because we can't
use soap on food,
what could we do
to stop the mold without it?
What else kills germs?
Fire.
We could cook the orange,
but what if we didn't
want to eat it
straight away?
How could we carry
on protecting it?
In the freezer.
Good. What if the
freezer breaks?
Um--
Come on. What do we do
with clothes,
when they're clean?
-Vacuum-pack it.
-Why is that?
Because... to protect
them from dust.
Which is also made of germs.
And germs need oxygen to live.
And vacuum-packing
removes oxygen.
Good.
Or we could pickle it.
Pickling is when we put
food in vinegar,
which is an acid strong enough
to kill germs,
but too weak to melt food.
Some people also use oils...
[AIRY NOTE PLAYING]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[DISTANT SHOUTING]
[MAN COUGHING]
[GRUNTS]
Hey, Rachel?
-How are you?
- Vaffanculo!
Vaffanculo!
Rachel says you're
getting closer.
I hope you're proud of us.
What is it?
He sounded scared.
He's in a scary place.
But not for long.
[STOMACH GRUMBLING]
[GRUMBLING CONTINUES]
[GRUMBLING INTENSIFIES]
Wait outside.
All done.
-What's happening?
-Nothing, he just had
a little accident.
-What accident?
-He needed the bathroom.
It's a good thing.
It means his body is reacting.
Is he sick?
What are you doing?
Hmm?
Worrying.
Worry brings doubt.
He's stressed. Okay?
And our only job is
to stay focused
and positive. Hmm?
I'm gonna show you something
you're dad taught me.
Come on.
And the heavier something is,
the more gravity it makes,
which is why the world,
which is really heavy,
has so much gravity.
It keeps everything on it.
Now, this is a magnet.
It weighs much less
than the world,
but it can defeat almost all...
...of its gravity.
Two...
...can defeat it all. You try.
When we want something,
when we really want something,
and believe it,
we create a force.
Like magnets.
And even if there's
a whole world that
wants to take that thing away,
we can stop it.
But when we doubt something,
it's like a big wall...
...stops it from working.
So...
is there any reason why
we should be worried?
Mom?
Could Dad come back like Rora?
How do you mean?
She isn't a dog now.
[SIGHS] Rora didn't have her
body anymore.
Dad does.
[FAINT BUZZING]
[FAINT BUZZING]
[BUZZING]
[BUZZING]
[BUZZING INTENSIFIES]
What is it?
He's late.
So?
-You said he'd be back by lunch.
-I said, "Probably by lunch."
Stop it!
Try calling him again,
in case he's lost.
"Some things Here
are made of There
and want to take us with them."
[BUZZING]
[BUZZING]
Mum!
What are you doing?
It smells.
Exactly. The flies
can smell it too.
Think.
-What's wrong with him?
-Nothing's wrong.
Is he rotting?
A little. It's okay.
It's normal.
But Dad says rotting bodies
can't come back.
Really rotten ones can't.
A little bit is okay.
He'll heal from it.
We should put him
in the freezer.
In the freezer.
To preserve him.
And what good's that?
He can't come back,
if he's frozen.
Just... I'm scared.
What are you doing?
Again?
I miss him.
-What if it doesn't stop?
-It will!
"What if? What if? What if?"
I told you. Every
time you worry,
every time you're scared
something's
wrong, you are making it wrong.
Look at me.
Look at me!
All you have to do
is want him back
and know he'll come.
-That's it.
-I do, that's why
I don't understand...
Do you want him back?
Yes or no?
Yes.
-And is he coming back?
-Yes.
Do you know it?
-Yes.
-I'm sorry?
Yes!
That's it.
That's all you think.
Nothing else.
RACHEL: The things we want
will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come...
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[DISTANT SHOUTING]
Dad?
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
Hey. It's me.
Vaffanculo!
Here. You dropped
this, yesterday.
Promise you won't shout at me?
-I have to go now.
-Can I come with you?
Why?
-Do you want to take
my clothes off?
-No.
It's just... I'm going
the same way.
So... do your parents teach
you everything?
And you don't miss
going to school?
Do you go to school?
I used to. I hated it.
I hate the stupid place.
Like, why did you
guys move here?
Because... for Dad's work.
He's a butcher.
Do you like it here?
-It's special.
-Alright.
I can't wait to leave.
Where will you go?
I don't know. Somewhere bigger.
I would like to... I mean,
I want to be a musician.
[CLEARS THROAT]
That's interesting.
-So, what's that bone for?
-It's a horn.
Right.
And why do you use it?
Can't say.
-Is that what your mum says?
-And my dad.
Okay. Um...
Let's make a promise.
You won't tell anyone
I'm smoking,
and I won't tell anyone
about your horn.
So?
This horn's special.
It's connected to another place.
Which means it can
help us hear it,
and then we can study it.
Okay. Um...
-What place?
-There.
There... Where?
Just... There.
It's where everything goes.
Okay. Is this place here
in the woods?
It's everywhere, actually.
But you can feel it from here,
because there are cracks.
Dad says, probably even doors.
Cool. And, and how
do I see There?
-You won't. Only special
people can.
-[CHUCKLES] Okay.
So... you're special.
And my dad. We have
special brains.
-Really?
-Yes.
Dad says brains
are like radios.
Radios turn waves into sounds.
Brains turn the world into
everything that we see.
Some radios are special.
They can hear different waves,
or ones that come from far away.
Brains are the same.
Okay. I want to try.
-What?
-To hear it.
Maybe I'm special, too.
Sorry.
Sorry...
It's Rachel, she's...
...exhausting.
I mean, I know I don't
sense things.
But it doesn't matter,
I know what's right.
I know I've been doing
things right. I think
I've proved that, haven't I?
And when I do it,
concentrate on the sound,
like you're following it.
Okay.
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
-Now would...
-You have to focus.
Sorry.
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[INDISTINCT SOUND]
Can you hear it?
I think so.
What can you hear?
Like... a sound.
Like a hum?
Yeah.
Now, when I do it, concentrate
on the rabbit, like
you're calling it.
Okay?
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
You can't hear anything,
can you?
No...
It means it's far away.
Oh...
How about this?
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[DISTANT SHOUTING]
Did you hear it?
I...
Yeah...
I have to go home.
Wait.
I'll take you.
[BUZZES]
[DOOR SLAMS]
Mom?
Mom?
CAROL: You're being punished.
Why?
CAROL: You tell me.
I don't know.
CAROL: Don't lie, Rachel.
What did I tell you?
It was by accident.
He was in the woods.
CAROL: What did you say to him?
Nothing.
-CAROL: Don't lie!
-[BANGS DOOR]
I told him "Vaffanculo"!
CAROL: Then why
were you waving at him
like a little idiot?
What did you talk about?
He asked me if I go to school,
I told him I don't.
And then he told me about music.
-CAROL: Did you talk about Dad?
-No.
-CAROL: Swear it.
-I swear it, I do.
Mom?
I'm sorry.
Mom?
[FAINT MEWLING]
[FAINT SCREECHING]
[FAINT SCREECHING
AND MEWLING CONTINUES]
[MEWLING AND SCREECHING]
[THUD]
Philip?
[FAINT BUZZING]
[DOOR OPENS]
When all your father needs
is your undivided love
and attention...
...this is what you're
thinking about?
Are you selfish?
Or just stupid?
Sorry.
At least we know why he's late.
[BULB CRACKLES]
[RADIO FLICKS ON]
[STATIC ON RADIO]
[DISTORTED SPEECH
THROUGH STATIC]
[STATIC CRACKLES]
DISTORTED VOICE: [ON RADIO]
Rach...
Rachel...
[DISTORTED SPEECH
THROUGH STATIC CONTINUES]
Dad?
DISTORTED VOICE: [ON RADIO]
Rachel.
-Where are you?
-I'm next door.
But there is no door.
It wants to keep me here.
Forever.
A part of nothing.
Only you can hear me.
Help me.
Before it takes my body.
[DISTANT SHOUTING]
[SHOUTING INTENSIFIES]
[SHOUTING INTENSIFIES]
Help!
Help!
For God's sake,
where do you keep coming from?
-[EXHALES]
-[PHONE RINGING]
[PHONE CONTINUES RINGING]
Is it my fault you're not back?
Because that's how
Mom makes me feel.
But I don't think it's true.
I'm scared Mom is a bit wrong.
CAROL: Rachel? Math time.
I know you're stuck, but...
I don't know what to do.
CAROL: Rachel!
-What number were we at?
Carry on from there.
What?
I never need to count this much.
Count.
2090...
2091...
2092...
2093...
2094...
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[FAINT BUZZING]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[DISTANT SHOUTING]
[INDISTINCT SOUND]
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
Dan. Shouldn't you be at work?
Yeah. Yeah. It's just...
...my dad tried to call.
He wants to know...
The phone's broken.
He's still not feeling
well, I'm afraid.
Oh, okay. Do you think he will
come tomorrow?
It's just to know if
Dad needs to find
somebody else...
Somebody else?
Just while he's sick.
He's fine. He just doesn't feel
like work yet.
Okay.
So he will come, tomorrow.
He'll ring your dad
when he's feeling better.
-Okay.
-Okay. Bye.
Is... is Rachel here?
Why?
Just-- just to say hello.
She's busy. So am I.
[FAINT BUZZING]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[INDISTINCT SOUND]
[WHIMPERS]
[INDISTINCT SOUND]
[BLEATS]
[BLEATS]
[INDISTINCT SOUND]
[BLEATS]
[INDISTINCT SOUND]
[INDISTINCT SOUND INTENSIFIES]
[CREATURE HOWLING]
[MOANS]
MAN: Hey, Rachel?
Rachel?
Are you okay?
It was crying.
It's dead.
No, it needs help,
but the worms want to take it.
That's not the worms,
that's flies.
Like, baby flies.
That's what happens
when things die.
The flies put their eggs in them
and then the babies eat them.
-Flies aren't birds, they
don't make eggs.
-Yes, they do. Small ones.
-How do you know?
-Well, because...
I have to keep them
away from the meat.
Flies are full of germs.
-I have to go.
-Wait.
Um, I've got something for you.
They're my favorite band.
Are you... are you okay?
What's wrong?
Dad... bye!
[DOOR OPENS]
Mom!
-What?
-We have to save Dad.
Wait! Rachel! Stop!
Stop. You take your boots off.
The flies put eggs
and germs in him,
and they're taking his body.
-What?
-We saw a deer
and it was rotting too,
and it was because the flies...
"We"?
He doesn't want to take
my clothes off.
-What did you tell him?
-Nothing.
Why were you with him? Again!
Because he's my friend.
And he's special, and he's not
why Dad isn't back.
Dad's stuck, he told me!
-Now you talked
with him, did you?
-Yes!
And he asked me for help,
because you can't hear him!
Rachel... Rachel!
[LOUD BUZZING]
I told you...
No...
Get the spray.
Now!
Rachel!
Rachel?
Open the door!
Rachel!
[AIR HISSING]
[DEVICE TURNS OFF]
What...
I told you it wasn't my fault.
The flies and germs come
from There, and they
want to take him,
and they're more than us.
That's why our wanting
wasn't working.
But now they're all dead,
because they have no oxygen.
It doesn't even smell anymore.
He needs a tube to breathe.
Or he'll suffocate,
as soon as he comes back.
What? You want praise?
It is your fault
that it got to this point.
I told you what would happen
if you kept thinking
something was wrong.
So, well done for cleaning up
after yourself. You even left
the window open.
-I didn't.
-Yesterday! You didn't
shut it properly!
That's probably why
so many got in.
Why is Dan special?
He felt it.
He did.
And how did that happen?
Hmm? By accident?
He saw me exploring
and he said he could hear it.
He doesn't know about Dad.
You know what would
happen if he did.
Don't you?
Maybe he'd understand.
[HEAVY METAL MUSIC PLAYING]
[HEAVY METAL MUSIC CONTINUES]
[MUSIC CONTINUES FAINTLY
THROUGH HEADPHONES]
CAROL: She thinks he's special.
I don't know
what she's told him.
What if he suspects something?
What if he tells Luca?
How much longer, Philip?
Dan, just the person
I wanted to speak to.
Listen, Rachel and I were
wondering what your plans
were for this afternoon.
Great.
I just thought, well...
If you're sure he's your friend,
and he's as special
as you say he is,
then I should get to
know him better.
You look great.
[KNOCK AT DOOR]
Go on.
Hey.
Hi.
-You look...
-Hello, Dan.
Hello.
Would you like to invite
our guest inside?
-Come in, please.
-Thank you.
Go on.
[DOOR LOCKS]
-Um, this is for you.
-Oh, how lovely.
How are you?
-Fine.
-Yes, good.
And Philip's doing much better.
He's still wrapped up, upstairs,
because he doesn't want to...
infect you, but he says hello.
That's good.
My dad was starting
to get worried.
[CHUCKLES] How silly...
But let's talk about you.
Rachel's been telling
me all about you.
Come, come sit with me.
Rachel, will you finish
the tea, please?
Look at that.
-Please. There.
-Thank you.
Listen, I wanted to thank you
for being so good with Rachel.
She's been so anxious,
lately, she always
gets like this when we are sick.
She imagines the worse.
We're just glad she
has a friend.
-Me too.
-She's never had any, actually.
You know, because of how she is.
Difficult.
Oh. No, I don't think so.
Aw. That's kind.
We were afraid
she'd frightened you
with her ideas.
-[CHUCKLES SOFTLY] No.
-No?
Thank you, dear.
-Milk?
-No, thanks.
-No? Sugar?
-Yes, please.
It's empty.
Rachel, can you go get some more
from the pantry?
Please?
So, she hasn't been telling you
about what she thinks?
Her ideas about the woods?
Oh...
She made me promise
not to tell anyone
what she said...
Oh, that's okay. I'm her mother.
I know what she thinks.
Here, There. Magical places.
Strange sounds. That
sort of thing.
Yeah.
I thought so.
She told me she thinks
you're special.
That you can hear
what she hears.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
Can you?
I mean, we were just playing...
Oh, of course you were.
But it's not a game, to her.
She takes all very seriously.
Well yes, yes.
She's very creative.
She told me you and Philip
teach her about these things.
Did she?
Well, I don't know
about "teach"...
We read her some
bedtime stories,
that she still thinks are true.
And that's the problem.
She can't always tell
the difference between
what's real and what isn't.
That's why we have
to keep her home.
-Oh.
-They say
she's a bit... disturbed.
Who says that?
People. Doctors.
I didn't know.
I thought you should.
Let's be honest,
no one stays friends
with someone like that.
So, please...
...don't encourage her.
Thank you, Rachel.
I have to say, Dan,
your English, quite good
for an Italian.
Ah... thank you.
I've just learned it
at school and...
actually from things like
videos and music...
Oh, how clever.
Dan's going to be a musician.
Oh, I didn't know! What sort?
I just like metal. Heavy metal.
Oh, heavy metal. Interesting.
-It's really good.
-Oh.
Is that what you were
listening to last night?
So lovely...
that you two are becoming
such good friends.
Dan was saying you've
even told him
all your ideas about the woods.
-I was just...
-And Dan said that he thinks
all the things that you make up
are very creative.
Didn't you, Dan?
Yeah.
They're not made-up.
You said you heard it.
I thought it was a game.
-See?
-But I don't mind
if you think it's...
He's just pretending.
Maybe he thought you'd
like him more.
-[GRUNTS]
-Rachel!
Dan does smoking!
No! Stop, you're getting
it everywhere!
-Is there a bathroom?
-Upstairs!
[SIGHS]
You're right to be
upset with him.
When he comes back,
I think you should apologize
for making such a scene.
And then I think
you should ask him to leave.
Sorry.
[COUGHS]
Calm down.
He is... he is...
He's fine.
Rachel!
He's seen Dad!
You can't leave.
[YELLS]
Give me the key.
-Give me the key!
-No!
-Give me the key!
-[SCREAMS]
[INDISTINCT SHOUTING]
Rachel...
You promised not
to say anything!
-[SPRAYS]
-[YELLS]
Rachel? He hit me!
-[GRUNTS]
-[YELLS]
CAROL: Get off her!
Rachel!
I hate you!
Rachel!
[SCREAMS]
Vaffanculo!
You get off her!
-[SCREAMS]
-[BREATH TREMBLING]
[GRUNTING]
Stop, it's enough, it's enough.
Stop. Stop. Stop.
I thought he was my friend.
That's enough... Stop...
Shh, shh...
Shh, shh...
He's dead.
Good.
We need to wrap him up.
Then, when Dad comes back,
we can bring him back too,
and he'll believe us.
[PHONE RINGING]
CAROL: Hi, Luca. How are you?
Oh, gosh. Yes, he was here.
But he left a while ago.
A couple of hours ago.
He did mention he was
seeing friends.
Yes, he was on his bike.
Okay, yeah. Let me know
when he turns up.
Mmm, I'm sure
it's probably that.
Bye.
Are you okay?
Dad will be back tomorrow.
I can feel it.
Yeah.
[DISTANT AIRY NOTE PLAYS]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come...
[SQUEAKS]
[SQUEAKING]
[DOG WHIMPERING]
[CREATURE HOWLING]
[MOANING]
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
-The things
we want will come...
- [BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[MOANING CONTINUES]
[DISTORTED SCREECH]
[DOG WHIMPERING IN DISTANCE]
[SQUEAKS]
Mom!
Mom?
CAROL: [FAINTLY] Philip!
Philip?
Answer me!
Answer me!
I'm not doing this anymore.
Oh, God...
You should have seen her.
[WHIMPERS]
What have we done?
I trusted you!
[SOBBING SOFTLY]
And for what?
[SIGHS]
We're leaving tomorrow.
People are gonna come looking.
I have to protect Rachel.
[DRAGGING, THUDS]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
[DISTORTED SCREECH]
DISTORTED VOICE: Here. We blend.
Our squeaky cheekbones rub
in the sea of meat.
This is the door.
You brought the key.
But it's still closed.
Why?
DISTORTED VOICE:
Somebody is doubting.
Remember.
The world reflects the mind.
Hurry. It's taking me away.
[THUDS]
Rachel?
Rachel?
Rachel?
Is he... He's back.
Philip!
Have you seen him?
Where were you?
I moved him.
He's where he needs
to be to come back.
But it's not working
because of you.
What?
I saw you hit him.
And then you said you
wanted to run away.
Where is he? Rachel...
You blame me for everything.
But really, it's your fault!
You're the one who
doesn't believe
he'll come back!
And now he's stuck there!
Rachel, he isn't stuck.
Yes, he is. I saw him,
and he told me.
And you have to believe me,
or he'll stay there.
You didn't see him, Rachel.
I did. And he asked me for help,
because he trusts me!
Sweetheart...
...you imagined it.
No.
You don't understand anything!
You can't even see things!
You're not even special!
Dad isn't special, Rachel!
He believed things
that aren't true.
And I trusted him.
I did.
But even after everything
we did for him, and what...
what you did,
he's only gotten worse.
He just needed to be
in the right place.
-What place?
-In the woods!
You put him in the woods?
That's where the door is,
that's how Rora came back,
and so will Dad if you
stop doubting it!
Rora is just a rat, Rachel!
There's nothing in the woods!
Yes, there is! You have
to believe me!
He's not coming back, Rachel,
'cause he can't.
Be quiet!
-We need to leave.
-No.
Before someone finds him...
-No.
-...and Dan.
Police are going to
come looking...
-No!
-Rachel, please! Trust me!
I hate you! I hate you!
-Rachel, stop!
-I hate you!
Stop. I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
-Go away!
-No, please...
-Go away!
I hate you! I hate you!
-I'm sorry!
[AIR HISSING]
We'll be back soon.
[BLOWING AIRY NOTE]
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come,
wanting makes them true.
The things we want will come,
and all I want is you.
The things we want will come...
[SOFT PIANO MUSIC PLAYING]