Spices and Lies (La Petite Cuisine de Mehdi)

Younes Boucif.

Clara Bertreau.

Hiam Abbass.

Malika Zerouki

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Thanks to all who helped - Enjoy the show -

"Spices and Lies."

"Faiza."

We’ve never done this here before.

Between the zucchini and the carrots?

We can use those.

We'll get caught.

We aren't doing anything wrong.

We're in love, that's all.

I have something on the stove.

Can I get a pitcher of water?

I'll bring it to you.

Please, terrine.

And eggplant.

I’ll bring you some bread.

Excuse me!

Can you bring water to table 5?

I’ll be back to take the dessert order.

Please.

For Sylvie, a lobster bisque I made especially.

You're sweet. -It's delicious.

I know you're not a fan of fish, Christophe,

but you must try the sea bream tartare.

I prefer meat, but fish is fine too.

Anyway, there's also meat. Lentils with sautéed duck hearts.

Wonderful!

Did you see how Léa is running things?

We were worried about her.

But it's amazing.

She's like a fish in water.

How is the sale of the restaurant going?

We're on it.

Christophe and I would love to help you.

Financially.

That’s very generous of you,

but I think we’ll manage.

Think about it again.

Sure, I’ll think about it.

Enjoy your meal, and we'll talk later.

Are you Mehdi’s sister?

I’m Léa. Nice to meet you.

Do you work together?

Faiza, what’s up?

I didn't know you were coming. -You didn't answer your phone.

I was busy, we’re insanely slammed.

Good to see you.

Have you two met?

No.

Faiza, my little sister.

Léa, my girlfriend.

Oh, sorry.

I didn’t know you worked here.

So, it's you? -Yes, it's me.

It's her.

I've wanted to meet you and your sisters for a long time.

My brother hides us. He's ashamed of us.

Yes, really. -So you really have a sister?

Yes, really.

Bernard.

And I'm not the only one.

We'll talk later, we're in the middle of the rush.

She just popped by to say hello

because she’s visiting Lyon.

No, stay.

We can get to know each other. My parents are here.

I’ll introduce you to them. Stay and eat with us.

Aren't you meeting a friend?

We'll meet later. I want to taste your food.

Come on.

Okay, great, so that's what we'll do.

Damn it!

Sorry, Mehdi.

I didn't see you behind the door.

Sorry.

Did you come to Lyon for vacation?

Don't you live here?

No, I’m studying law in Montpellier.

Law?

I came for my nephew's circumcision ceremony at my mother’s.

I see.

Isn't your mother in Algeria?

No, why?

She comes for a few days. She goes back and forth all the time.

And you’re having the circumcision ceremony at your mother’s?

What do you mean?

At her house?

Yes, sure.

We lay my nephew on the living room table,

and we sing, film, dance...

That's nice.

Very nice, but it must be a bit...

Traumatic? No, it's a celebration.

Many little willies have graced that table.

Do you want to see Mehdi’s circumcision ceremony?

She’s joking.

I believed you!

Were you serious when you said she "just popped by" for a visit?

Since when do you talk like that?

What do you want?

Don't get upset.

What did you do?

Come on, spit it out!

In a few months...

I’m pregnant.

What?

I don't know how to tell Mom.

You're joking.

You're pregnant?

Who's the father?

Some old guy I dumped. It was good, but...

"Some old guy" got you pregnant?

Yes. It wasn't planned.

We didn't have condoms,

and I told him to be careful, but he was horny.

I don't want to hear about your sex life!

But you... Are you crazy? I'm not your girlfriend!

That's not funny!

You asked.

What are you planning to do?

Have it.

Have it?

Damn it.

Faiza, let’s talk seriously for a second.

I’ll tell Mom after the ceremony, nice and easy.

Nice and easy?

Mom will freak out. Don't you get it?

Relax. When do you want me to tell her?

During the birth?

I need your support.

Please.

You two don't give me a moment's peace.

Damn it.

What did you tell your girlfriend about Mom?

I only told her she was in Algeria.

And that she wants to meet her.

Why?

Why, Faiza?

Because...

I told her the circumcision ceremony

was at Mom's.

I knew it! I knew it!

Salwan, can you handle this? -No problem.

Please, Chef.

Thanks.

Everything okay?

Do you know what my sister told me?

That my nephew is having a circumcision ceremony at my mother’s on Sunday.

She came back from Algeria for it. I didn't know.

She just told me.

That's crazy, right?

What? -Do you think I'm stupid?

I'm coming with you on Sunday.

That's impossible.

My family will be there... My mother’s friends...

Great, then I’ll meet everyone.

Léa, I already explained to you that

it's complicated with my mother.

Does she know about us?

Why is it so important for you to meet her?

Do you want to investigate us?

You’re dating me, not my family.

But they are always in the background.

Do you think I don't notice?

The problems with your mother...

One minute she's in Algeria, the next she's sick...

Your family is always in the background.

Your family and your lies.

Are we in a serious relationship or not?

Of course we are.

Maybe you don't love me.

Of course I love you. Don't say that.

Then why are you hiding me?

Drop by for a visit.

I’m dying to see the baby.

Great. Give them kisses.

What’s up, Chef?

We don't see you anymore.

Can I get a beer, Souhila?

What’s up, Algerian? -Good. How about you?

Where’s my guy?

This is our night, so don't interfere.

Don't worry, he’s on his way.

I’m warning you.

Soso...

We need more glasses. -Coming!

Cheers.

To you.

I’m making couscous on Sunday. Will you come help me?

I cook bistro food, not couscous.

"I cook bistro food, not couscous."

Are you serious?

An Algerian chef who doesn't know how to make couscous!

Unbelievable!

You know what? Come on Sunday.

My couscous will blow your mind.