Roosters (Haantjes)

Change doesn't just happen.

It comes with resistance.

You ask yourself, "Why?"

"I don't need to change."

No, me neither. Can we go home?

I have bad news.

Women no longer wait for a macho man to come and save them.

Women can fend for themselves perfectly fine.

We have to learn to listen to others, but also to our own feelings.

And so we have to change too.

But in order to change, we need to look in the mirror first.

I do that often.

And I will help you to become a new man.

ROOSTERS

Sorry, guys. Next time it's soccer again.

-Well… -I found it rather interesting.

Interesting? Stop it, Ief.

We live in a sexist society.

Women still hit the glass ceiling.

That needs to change. As do we.

What women should do with the glass ceiling,

is wipe it with a cloth so they can see through it.

Women already are in charge.

The only manly thing we still get to do is pay the restaurant bill.

Nonsense. Anouk and I split the bill. It's normal.

Ooh, do you hear that? He says "Anouk and I."

Yes, we're having fun. We laugh. We like the same things.

But how are things between the sheets?

We're a bit slow to start, but we'll get there.

Merel and I are splitting up.

Yeah. At least, for now.

She says she needs time to "sort things out."

No, come on, man. I mean… You two are indestructible.

A break can be very healthy, you know.

Greg, have some pride.

She's probably seeing someone else. Sorry, yes.

Such a typical male response.

She has doubts, so she's cheating.

Well, she's not doing it with Greg.

It's probably menopause.

-Do you think so? -Yeah.

Hey, sorry about Mike at the gala. I was so embarrassed.

No, it wasn't your fault.

But I'd leave Mike at home next time, if I were you.

And you might want to reconsider your collaboration.

But I can't just fire him, right? That would destroy his self-confidence.

Are you an employer or an NGO?

Look, Goodlifewithstevie is a brand with a positive image.

-We put a lot of work in that. -But he can be very sweet.

He's working on himself, he's even taking a course.

Oh, really? How nice.

Do you know what, Steev?

It takes a strong man to be with a successful woman like you.

Not everyone can do it.

Hi.

-What are you doing? -I need closet space.

My CD collection! There are very rare items in there.

Yes, because most people threw them out ten years ago.

You hold on to things for far too long, Dad.

Such as Mom.

-Luckily, I found you a new date. -I don't want that anymore.

-Are you sure? -Yes.

Solange is a part-time model.

She loves adventure and isn't looking for anything long-term.

No. Anouk and I are getting on very well and I want to see where that goes.

Okay, fine. But I do have a date.

So can you take those boxes out?

-Don't you have a math test tomorrow? -Why are you bringing that up?

I saw that you're failing your class, so you'd better stay home and study.

If I had known this, I would have just stayed with Mom.

Speak of the devil…

What did you call me?

Oh no. What? No. Hi, Dé.

-What's up? -Are you at home?

Yes. What is it?

Can I help you?

I'm looking for a nice set.

-What's it for? -For my girlfriend.

No, I mean what occasion is it for?

Has she given birth, or is it for sport, or should it match with something?

-We're going through a rough patch. -You want to bring the excitement back?

Well, actually, bring the routine back.

Yeah. My girlfriend,

she wants an open relationship and I'm finding it difficult.

We argued and I want to make it up to her.

Wait, I'll have a look for you.

Here, something like this. Do you think it would fit?

Yes, maybe.

You know what? I'll help you.

Follow me.

And?

Yes, that's very nice.

It is, isn't it?

It's nice of you to make time between all the whoring around.

-I didn't have a date. I was at a course. -What kind of course?

To become less of a macho man.

You? Even less?

But tell me. What's so important?

I wanted to talk to you about the alimony.

Oh, I didn't want to bring it up,

but it is strange that I'm still paying it.

It needs to go up.

What? Tess lives with me now. Why would I have to pay more?

That's great, but as long as Tess officially lives with me,

you have to pay the alimony.

And I can't afford the mortgage on my own.

What about your dentist?

Oh, did Xavier dump you?

-We made the decision together. -Really?

What a shame.

I really liked the guy.

Are you still on Tinder?

No, I have something…

Someone semi-permanent, so to speak.

Good. It would be great if you'd pay more.

I could've arranged it through Pam, but that would cost even more, right?

It's just gone.

We don't find each other attractive anymore.

Speak for yourself.

Greg, come on. Be honest.

You need testosterone shots to do it with me.

At least I'm doing something about it.

I'm at a toxic masculinity course.

But I don't need you to go there. I don't have any problems with men.

Except with me.

Couldn't it just be menopause?

I'm 42, I'm not menopausal.

It's possible, Merel. Some women start very early.

It's very intrusive.

Mood swings, crying.

Crying for days. And then, all of a sudden, you're super irritable.

I don't think it…

Hair in places that you… Flooding, sweating, snoring.

-You sweat a lot lately. -Greg, it's not meno--

But don't treat all women going through menopause as though they're insane, okay?

It's sexist to dismiss us like that.

"I don't need to listen, they're menopausal."

I'm not going through menopause.

I just need time to sort some things out. That's all.

And how did the children react?

-We haven't told them yet. -You haven't told them yet.

-We should do it together. -It's not my idea.

A NEST HERE A NEST THERE

Maybe you can read this to them.

It's about two birds who are separating,

but still continue to look after the nest together.

It's €32.50.

-Oh, you wrote it yourself? -Yes.

You'll never believe what just happened to me.

I went to buy lingerie to make things up to you.

I went into the shop. This sales assistant was gorgeous.

And I told her about our argument.

She said, "I'll show you the lingerie."

So she put on an entire set. And then she grabbed me. And…

-Daan. -Yeah?

You don't seriously expect me to believe this, do you?

What? But it's true.

-Really? Then where's my lingerie? -Where…

Oh, shit.

-I left it in the shop. -Oh, that I can believe.

You still smell like her.

-Oh, I'm so proud of you. -You are?

I knew you could do it.

Look, it took a while, but I can do it.

-You can do it. -Yes.

Okay, tell me everything.

Well, I went in…

The Dutch try…

Jesus.

The pace is just too slow.

Really! Babe…

Hey, honey. Can you just…

The goal is over there!

Seriously…

Hey, how was the course?

About being a new man. With the guys. How is it?

Very interesting. Super interesting.

It's just a really great course.

I'm impressed that you're working on yourself.

Thank you.

It's very powerful when a man allows himself to be vulnerable.

That's exactly what Bram said.

…and the Dutch attack from the left. They move inside and…

Shoot! Really… Jesus.

Honey? Now that I've opened myself up to you,

I thought maybe you might also like to be open to some of my fantasies.

We're not watching soccer, Daan.

No, but that… I was thinking that a threesome would be a nice idea.

Is that something you want?

Well, it's…

It's just an idea that has occasionally crossed my mind.

But, you know, for me, it's important that you want something like that too.

And how do you picture that?

Well, you and the lady are lying on the bed and--

No. I mean with whom?

Just… a woman.

Okay, never mind. It was just an idea.

I… I was just thinking that you like us doing things together, so…

-Can I think about it? -Yes, of course.

-Yes? -Of course.