Maxton Hall - The World Between Us (Maxton Hall - Die Welt Zwischen Uns)

Madame.

- - James!

- Not now! - Dad's here!

MAXTON HALL - THE WORLD BETWEEN US

BASED ON THE NOVEL "SAVE YOU" BY MONA KASTEN

Hey.

How come you're already back here?

Where's James?

His room, probably.

I hear his Oxford interviews were a success.

Hopefully he's had some time to dedicate to our meeting tomorrow as well.

-I assume so. -I'll ask him.

Dad! How about a late night cuppa?

It'll calm us after a long day.

I'll tell James to join us and we can discuss everything. Hmm?

Yeah. Good idea.

-I'm sorry. -It's just a shame.

It's all good, though.

How high are we here? Can I climb out somewhere?

Hey, no way.

Sooner or later he has to find out about us being together.

How about now, yeah?

Sometimes it's fear itself that we should fear most.

Only those who can face it can learn whether it was justified.

Those who run away from it will always carry its shadow with them.

-James, I... -Dad.

I believe no introductions are necessary. You know Ruby, don't you?

Hello, Mr. Beaufort.

Miss Bell, we're having a late cup of tea.

Would you like to join us?

I would.

Thank you.

From what I hear within school you're very active.

I have a lead role on the events committee.

She's our year group's best.

-And you're continuing to study? -In autumn at Oxford, yes.

And what did you decide

-on the subject you'll read in? -PPE.

-Philosophy, politics and... -Economics.

I studied the same subjects myself, in fact.

Also at Balliol?

I'm going to St Hilda's, sir.

Just like your mother.

You've never said that.

Back then, I moved to England for Cordelia.

The memories we shared together in Oxford, those are among the fondest of all.

Your parents, what do they do?

My father's a cook and my mother's a master baker.

-Oh, so not academic... -They have a really charming bakery.

The cinnamon knots are an absolute dream.

My daughter's well aware of my weakness for a good bakery.

So then I assume they won't be able to support your studies for the entire time.

Luckily it's not a problem any longer.

Ruby's got a scholarship from the Alice Campbell Foundation.

Ah. That is excellent news.

Congratulations. And what draws you to Oxford, Miss Bell?

Even if it risks sounding very cheesy, but...

I would have to say my heart.

As a girl, I remember taking a day trip with my father there one summer.

He told me all about the history of the city

and how many people come from all over the world to study there every year.

We picnicked under the roses in the college gardens

and simply listened to everyone

as Plato, Nietzsche and the theories of Simone de Beauvoir were debated.

It was magical.

So since then studying at Oxford is all I've ever wanted

and I've annoyed my parents ever since.

I, uh, still have some things to do.

Excuse me, if you wouldn't mind.

Naturally.

I wish you a safe journey back tonight, Miss Bell.

Good night.

Good night.

Tell me, was it something I said?

-See you tomorrow. -Goodnight.

I hope the roses survive the storm.

They have already experienced a lot.

Mrs. Beaufort had already cared for them since her own childhood.

How long did you and Mrs. Beaufort know each other?

My grandfather had worked as a chauffeur for the family for many years.

Then my father after him.

I spent my childhood here.

My heartfelt sympathy, Percy.

"No rain, no flowers."

That's what my father always used to say to us children when we were sad.

We must bear in mind that time heals all wounds,

and that even the most painful experiences can lead us to develop further.

Sometimes we can even draw strength from them.

That gives me courage.

Yeah?

- I hoped you weren't sleeping yet. -Thank you.

Ruby, I have to say it once again, you are extraordinary.

We're so proud of what you do every day,

and now there's this scholarship on top of that.

That is unbelievable.

Thanks, Mom.

Although, I'm a little bit worried.

I'm so happy that James was introduced to us.

He really seems to be a nice young man.

But don't forget you have, due to him, suffered a lot of emotion.

-He has changed, though. -Yeah, I know.

It's important to be careful, remember.

And from what I've seen in the press,

I'd say his father definitely isn't the most easy person you'll meet.

-Mom. -There are complications

that are all part of such a relationship

that we can't even imagine.

Darling, his is an entirely different world.

Mom, you and Dad prove to us every day that love shifts mountains if necessary.

Maybe we haven't reached your level yet, but we're off on our way.

Just promise me you'll look after yourself the best you can.

I promise, Mom.

-Good night. -Good night.

- -

James!

- No! -

And now?

What should I do now?

You can leave me, can you, here alone like this?

How could you?

Dad! Dad!

-No, no, no! -Hey, Dad, you're okay.

Everything is okay. You're okay, Dad.

Come on, you're okay. Everything's okay.

-Dad, everything is okay. -

Hey.

- No, no, no. - Hey. Hey...

Everything's okay, Dad.

You're all good. We're here.

Shh, shh. Hey.

-It's all right. It's all right. -Everything's okay. Shh.

- -Hey, hey.

It's all right.

-Morning. - Morning.

-I had a pretty awful dream. -That was no dream.

It was so surreal.

It made me sad somehow, but also strangely peaceful.

So strange.

Here's something for the meeting I've prepared.

I have included all the important numbers and current information.

You'll find it all clearly listed.

Good morning, children.

Hey.

How are you, Dad?

Let's just please forget that, hmm?

There's no need to worry. No shame in it.

Hey. Hey.

It's all good.

Something last night has to teach us is that...

is that we always have to be together.

We're together, Dad.

Lydia has already collected some data for the meeting.

You should really take a look.

This is just a few ideas I've scribbled down.

But it should actually give you all the relevant information anyway.

And I've also listed a concept

that I've already been working on for a while.

In case the moment comes, you could present it

and show that behind Beaufort

there's a progressive and strong mindset stance.

-Let's try it, shall we? -Really?

Mm-hmm.

-Ready to head out? -Yeah.

I know there are no photographers in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

No, Kieran, the photos are within the frame.

I mean, in the budget.

Bring it, will you? Because tomorrow it has to be hanging. Thank you.

He's desperate to do more.

- -

The coolest costume. I'm gonna put this bag on, yeah? Bam.

-Pretty sweet, right? -Yeah, stylish. You're really working it.

- -

-Cyril. -Hey.

-Perfect. -Thank you.

Oi, there you are.

-Maybe this was better. Subtle. -Yeah, I reckon it suits you better.

-Hi. - Hey.

-Hey. -Hiya.

Was it okay in the end with your dad?

Let's just say it was a well-needed release for him.

It's as if meeting you yesterday has forced him to reconsider.

-And made him decide to make amends. -Really?

He even listened to my ideas for the meeting and was quietly enthusiastic.

He and James will now discuss them with the board

before the shareholders meeting tomorrow.

Lydia, that's so cool.

I need immediate support. I can no longer do it alone.

- Do you want to help? -Mm-hmm.

Here.

-You can hang the flowers on the tree. -Yeah, thank you.

-Just there. -Yep.

Yeah, it's just over there, we can go try an egg roll.

-Hello, Owen. -James.

-Great that you're here. -Yeah.