The Watchers

There's a forest in the west of Ireland...

...that does not appear on any map.

They say it draws in lost souls, like moths to a flame.

No one can say exactly what lies inside.

For those that wander in...

...never come back out.

I'm gonna get help, honey.

Sun's moved.

Twenty-two minutes left.

Come on. Follow the light.

No.

Oh, my God.

Oh, my God.

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Shit!

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That's impossible.

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Please! Please!

Oh, my God!

Help! No, no! No, no!

No, no, no, please! Please!

Please! No!

It is a dreary day in Wicklow County

where protestors have gathered to refute the felling

of one of Ireland's largest remaining woodlands.

Over the last century, nearly 70 percent

of Ireland's sacred trees have been cut down,

stirring concerns over ecological impact.

One environmental activist from Trinity College

describes the most pressing concern

as the welfare of the animals within these native forests.

He questions if whole ecosystems--

The Aquazone Five is the best in the market.

64-liter capacity. Self-cleaning.

Moisture control so you don't get mold.

Even has a high-tech feeding system.

You won't have to lift a finger to keep your critters happy.

Mina.

Sorry. But you know the animals don't like it when you smoke.

Right. My bad.

Can you come inside for a minute?

There's someone I want you to meet.

A golden conure.

Beautiful breed.

Intelligent. Fiercely loyal.

Can he talk?

I don't think so.

Anyways, there's a zoo near Belfast

that wants him within the week.

It's about a day's journey.

Sorry to have to ask right now.

Well, I told you, I'm fine.

I can take him tomorrow.

Might be nice to get away, don't you think?

See the Irish countryside.

Yeah.

My mom died.

Fifteen years ago today.

Did he tell you that?

I'm going out tonight. Try not to die.

I'm going out. Try not to die.

I thought you couldn't talk, you little shit.

["Disco//Very" by Warpaint plays on radio]

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["There's Whiskey in the Jar" playing faintly]

You're not from here.

Is it that obvious?

Ah. An American girl in Galway's hard to miss.

What's your name?

It's Caroline.

- Yours? - Collin.

What do you do, Caroline?

- I'm a dancer. - Really?

Ballerina, actually.

No way. That's class.

You visiting for some kind of performance?

Swan Lake.

Caroline the ballerina.

Don't look at me like that.

It's just something I do sometimes, like...

...playing dress-up.

You wouldn't like me if you knew the real me.

So, what's your story?

What are you running from?

Mina, it's Lucy. Remember me?

So, I guess you decided not to come to Mom's memorial.

It was a beautiful ceremony.

The choir sang "Ave Maria."

There were white flowers all over.

I wasn't sure how the boys would handle it,

but they're big now,

and they're smart, too.

You should see how much they've grown.

Listen, Meens, I know you hate it when I lecture you,

but I'm really worried about you.

I mean, it's been 15 years since she died.

At some point, you just have to let it all go.

Can you please just call me back?

Proceed on this road for 106 kilometers

to reach your destination.

I wasn't sure how the boys would handle it,

but they're big now...

- and they're smart, too. - They're smart, too.

You should see how much they've grown.

Listen Meens, I know you hate it when I lecture you,

but I'm really worried about you.

I mean, it's been 15 years since she died.

At some point, you just have to let it all go.

["514 376 9230" by Essaie Pas playing on car stereo]

What is this place?

This goddamn car. Come on.

[music changes to warbling static]

- What happened? -

- Try not to die. - Shh!

I think someone lives nearby.

So we're in agreement, then?

We'll walk.

Hello?

My car broke down. I need some help.

Hello?

Hello?

Let's just go back to the car.

Where's the car?

Where is it?

What's happening?

Shit.

I think I'll call you Darwin.

If we're gonna die here together,

you might as well have a name.

Hey!

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Hey!

Wait!

Please, I need help!

There's something out there!

Wait!

If you care for your life, you're going to have to run.

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