The Sky Above Paris (Le ciel de Paris)

TO FERNANDO

Hey.

You cheated.

No! No!

I hope it works out.

Of course it will.

It's not that simple.

- It never is with her. - It's not that.

- Because love is serious? - Exactly.

Suzanne wants a man who truly loves her.

- Why do you say that? - Because it's true, isn't it?

Right? Hurry up, I'm in a rush.

- What time is your date? - Now.

It'll be fine, you'll see.

- The last guy was married. - So what?

I can't stand it.

- You can't stand married men. - It's not that.

I get nightmares.

Every night I dream I'm escaping a tunnel by torchlight.

Don't laugh, it's not funny.

It really scares me.

Listen? Think of other things, like your date.

Yes.

- I might write a song about my dream. - Sure, write a song.

You're horrible!

Marc!

I knew it! You've made me miss my bus!

- We have? How? - Run! You could still catch it.

Shit.

Clothilde's dramas make me laugh.

Don't, it's not funny.

She'll get over it.

Have you cracked?

Still think about him?

Yes, but that's normal when you've loved someone. You?

- You know me. - Oh, I do.

They come and go.

- Good night. - 'Night.

Hi, Suzanne, my sweet. Hi, Théo.

- Hello. - Sorry I'm late.

The metro, eh?

Yes, all delayed, plus it's raining.

- Last-minute strikes. - Yes.

You think the metro's running, then poof!

Suddenly they stop and go on strike.

- Be a darling. Coffee, please. - Coffee? Okay.

I'm visiting your mother down south next weekend.

- Did she tell you? - No.

- Calls from the south are expensive. - I need sunshine.

I don't know how you can stand Paris. Weren't you happy down there?

I stay in sunny places as long as possible.

Exactly. The longer you wait, the harder it is to leave.

You forgot the towels.

- Check the bottom. - And my swimming cap?

Ah, I forgot it.

I thought so.

Those caps are hideous anyway.

- You keep photos of me? - They're just in the bag.

- That's a bad photo. - No, you look great.

Let's go home. I'm tired.

No, come on.

You carry on.

I'll wait for you here.

Marc!

Marc!

- Are you cold? - No, I'm fine.

What's your name?

Lucien.

- Sure you're all right? - Yes. I just fainted, that's all.

I'll call a taxi. You shouldn't walk.

Right? I'd better go.

Do you come swimming often?

No, not very regularly.

I come to let steam off.

Maybe give me your number in case I don't see you?

If you like.

I'll give you my work number.

Just while I find something else.

I'm currently living with my dad because he's unwell.

Goodbye.

You got his number.

- What? - Nothing.

Yeah, it's the guy from the pool's.

- Shall we call him? - You call him.

I will call him.

- Are you busy? - No, come in.

I have a favor to ask.

Oh, coffee first.

- Coffee? Tea? - Got any chicory?

- No, that's disgusting. - Coffee, then.

What's wrong with this?

You're mixing jams?

Yes, it tastes good.

So how did it go?

- I think I'm going crazy. - Why?

I keep having those dreams.

And your love life?

Just fine.

You spent the night together?

Then what's the matter?

Is Marc here?

No, he's gone to work.

My dreams are really scaring me.

I get a ringing in my ears.

Listen, you don't need to worry anymore.

You've found a fiancé, you're writing nice songs, you're fine.

Suzanne, can you take me to choir? I'm scared to go.

What time is it?

Ten to nine? What will I tell the boss?

- Your house flooded. - She used that two days ago.

- Metro strike? - She used that yesterday.

- I can't steal her excuses. - No.

Just say...?

Say it was personal. Works every time.

- Personal? - Yes, personal.

It's gorgeous.

It's the last one.

- My treat. - Thank you.

Quick as you can.

He shouldn't be long. You'll like him.

- Thanks. - Thank you.

You have a gun?

Yes, I bought it the other day. Don't worry, I won't use it.

- Still having nightmares? - Yes.

- Thanks. - Thank you.

There he is.

- In the red car? - Yes, what do you think?

I can't really see.

I'm off.

All right?

I'm giving them back.

That's why you came?

Isn't that what we'd agreed?

Yes, but?

Take them?

Are you sure?

Why not keep them and think about it, eh?

I know it's silly,

but you could keep them and see?

You screamed at me to give them back, so I'm giving them back.

Take them and that's that.

Excuse me?

Three of each.

Three copies, please, Lionel.

- Can't you? - I'll be right back.

Identity services.

Hello? I need an address for a phone number.

Thirteen francs seventy-five per minute. What's the number?

Forty-five, 74, 29, 50.

Clément Leduc Printing House, 14 boulevard des Anciens Abattoirs.

Thank you.

LEDUC PRINTING HOUSE

I was in the area so I thought I'd drop by.

This is Marc, a friend from Paris.

- Hello. - Hello, young man.

That's my dad.

- Is this his printing house? - Yes.

How is Suzanne?

Actually, we wanted to invite you out one night.

She's fine, yeah, just fine.

Does Saturday night work?

All right.

- Meet at the pool, eight o'clock? - See you Saturday.

- Give me a minute. - See you inside.

- It's nice to see you. - You okay?

Yes, I'm fine.

Coming inside?

No, I don't have time.

Do you need something?

No, I just came to say hello.

- Sure you don't need anything? - No.

Call Mom and Dad. They worry.

Here, in case you need it.

I don't.

Come on, don't be silly. Come over sometime. You never visit.

- Promise you'll call me? - I promise.

Take care of yourself.

I was starting to worry.

- Were you at the pool? - No, I saw my sister.

To ask her for money again?

- Why do you say that? - Because you always do.

I don't ask her for anything.

I saw Lucien this afternoon.

- Who's that? - The guy from the pool.

He suggested hanging out on Saturday? if you fancy, of course.

We could go to Noctambules.

That's what I was thinking.

Do you know this place?

No, I don't know Paris that well.

What will you drink?

I'll have a gin.

- And you, Lucien? - I don't know.

Try a noctambule, the house special.

Oh, yes, I'll have one.

Okay, a noctambule.

Right, three noctambules.

Yes, sir?

- Three noctambules, please. - Sure.

What do you think?

It's nice.