A Bluebird in My Heart

I'm Danny.

Danny, right.

We've been expecting you.

First month, upfront.

Okay.

And if you ever come short, you can always tell me.

There's always work that needs to be done around here, so...

Have a nice stay.

You have to be here every night from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.

If you're not, the judge in charge of your case

will be notified immediately

and you will be sent back to jail.

If you find work, call us, and we will change the time.

Any questions?

No.

Leave the door open, please.

Mm.

Hi!

Got a cigarette?

How's your room?

It's fine. Thank you.

Good.

That thing you said yesterday...

What kind of job is it?

Well, you need to redo the whole room.

Why?

Or else you'll have to repaint it every six months.

If you buy the material, I'll do it for you.

You know how to do it?

Yeah, I do.

How much?

Two months' rental.

One.

Okay.

You take it back?

Yeah, I got it.

I'm gonna walk back.

You know the way?

I'll find it.

Okay.

Hey, what are you doing?

Huh?

Why you won't talk to me?

You're too shy or what?

Oh, come on!

Where are you going?

Going out for lunch?

Can I come with you?

No.

Why?

Please!

I'm starving.

My mom's not here.

I have nothing to eat.

I'm gonna die.

Because of you.

Can you keep your mouth shut?

I don't know...

Yeah.

Where are you from?

I know you're from Denmark.

I know you were in prison.

Well, I know a lot about you.

So why do you keep asking?

My dad says you never ask people why they went to prison.

Well, you should listen to your dad then, huh?

He's not around.

You know Tony Janssens?

No.

He's my dad.

He's in prison, too.

In Fresnes.

I'm not allowed to visit him.

I don't know why, but...

whenever my mom goes,

she comes up with some excuse not to bring me.

I think she doesn't want me to see him anymore.

Or maybe he's the one who doesn't want to see me.

I don't know.

But... I don't get it.

It's not fair. I'm his daughter, you know.

Well, it's not easy

seeing your family when you're inside.

You shouldn't judge him.

I'm not judging him.

I just want to see him.

You got kids?

No.

Why?

You don't like kids? You didn't want them?

Or... you're...

just too old?

I thought we had an agreement.

You talk too much.

You know that?

You got a cigarette? For me? Please?

You want it?

Yeah.

Take it.

You got it.

I'm looking for a job.

Wait here.

Hey!

Uh, yeah.

Just like me.

Yeah.

Look at the dog.

Yes, he's dirty.

Yeah.

He comes around every day.

What are you doing?

Just trying to pet him.

He's not gonna let you.

Why?

Oh, fuck!

You see? I told you.

Why doesn't he let me pet him?

'Cause he doesn't trust you.

Hi.

Hey!

My daughter told me you took her out to lunch.

Yeah. Your daughter told me she was starving.

Well, she...

Can you stop that, please? So we can talk?

My daughter likes to play games. Okay?

Don't get into it. Please.

I'm not into little girls. I prefer women my own age.

Good. I'll pay you back the meal.

I don't want your money.

Then we have a problem.

Why?

'Cause I don't wanna owe you anything.

You finished?

Want me to help you?

It's fine.

She talks about her dad as if he's some kind of hero.

Isn't that normal?

All kids think their parents are heroes.

Maybe.

What else did she tell you?

That she can't visit her dad.

You won't let her.

Prison is not a place for kids, is it?

It's only a visit.

He's getting out in a few months, so...

You don't seem so excited about that.

He's leaving me.

For a younger woman.

Some teacher he met in a prison program.

You think that's funny?

No, sorry, it's just...

I've heard that story before.

The convict and the teacher. Kind of a classic.

Don't tell her, okay? She doesn't know.

I won't.

That's not my business.

Here it is.

The machine is not working,

so you have to do everything yourself.

You're good?

Yes.

Okay, good luck then.

Hey.

I thought you might be hungry.

Thanks.

Next time, eat with us before the rush. It's better.

Actually, I kinda like it out here.

I'm good.

What's your name?

I'm Danny.

Not really into people, Danny.

See you.

Get out.

- Hey. - Hey.

You want a glass of wine or a beer?

A beer would be nice, yeah.

Okay.

Tough day?

How did you end up here?

What?

How did you end up here?

Just got out of jail.

Wow.

"Wow" what?

That's why you're looking at me like this?

To freedom.

To freedom.

Fuck!

I need to go.

- You're late. - Yeah, I know, I'm sorry.

I got a job today.

In a restaurant.

It was my first day today.

I told you to call us so we could adjust your hours.

Yes, I know. I'm sorry.

Send us the details.

But if you are late again, you're back inside.

Okay, I will. Thank you. Bye.

Danny.

Ohh.