The Trout (La truite)

THE TROUT

Are you all right?

Just a little.

A little more.

That's enough.

- You will play? - Yes.

Is Hamada really making a takeover bid for General Rails?

So it seems.

There must have been a leak because

the shares are already going up.

What are you doing?

I'm buying.

- I got three. - Three?

Would you accept to play a game with us?

Yes.

And with him.

No problem.

What do we play for? Ten francs a point?

All right!

They won't be able to pay if they lose.

- You come here often? - Fairly often.

It's not what it used to be.

You accept a check!

Why not?

I really want you to beat me in a game.

Some other time. He's thirsty.

You won't catch them with worms.

The Countess is fishing with you?

Little bitch.

Hurry up. Your mother's waiting for you.

- You're sure she's not waiting for you? - Come on. It's late.

We haven't been introduced.

My name is Galuchat.

And I'm his wife.

Will you leave him alone?

I'm not the one chasing after him.

What do you mean?

Come on, let's go.

Good-bye.

Wait.

You don't know what you want.

He'll hold it against me for months.

If you leave, he'll say I scared you off.

You don't scare me.

So... are we playing or not?

Let's start all over.

Will you play with me?

I prefer to play with him against you two.

We'll let her set the stakes, if you don't mind.

I don't like playing for money.

I only play for the excitement of the game.

So where are we then?

Let's play for 100 francs a point.

You're crazy.

You would have lost 6,000 on the last game.

If you lose too much, we'll take a check.

Shall I put Mr. or Mrs.?

It doesn't matter.

Congratulations. That was a great performance.

Strange profession you're in.

They conned you. You needn't pay them.

Maybe I like to be conned.

Anyway, it's your fault.

You brought her back.

You should be ashamed.

You weren't as bad as you usually are.

We'd be pleased if you came and had a drink with us.

- It's a good idea. - We owe you that.

- I like you. - That'll cost you.

- Are you coming? - Yes. I want some payback.

Don't hold your breath.

- Are you coming? - No, I'll take a taxi home.

Thank you. Good night.

Don't pull a face like that.

I can't stand her. I hate women who ignore other women.

When can I see you ? Alone.

I won't have sex with you.

You might change your mind.

May I have my milk?

Thanks.

Tonight turned out well for us.

We needed money. Like all young people.

Especially since we've decided to cope on our own.

Apart from bowling, what do you do?

He sells art.

It's going well at the moment.

It has its ups and downs.

Would you be interested in a 1920 Martel?

For almost nothing.

That would make for an expensive day.

Your wife might not take it too well.

She has nothing to say in the matter.

I'm the boss.

That remains to be seen.

What are you laughing at?

Galuchat... Sorry, Mr. Galuchat

is offering...

A 1920 Martel terra-cotta.

It's a wild cat. A unique opportunity.

A Martel? Where did you find it?

I've been looking for one for months,

at a fair price.

We have, at last, something in common.

Would you be kind enough to remind me of your name?

Galuchat.

That's strange. I've never heard of you.

Galuchat's clients are very, very highly placed.

Maybe we could buy it for Tokyo.

A Martel.

The Japanese care for that?

I'll see to it.

By the way, I'm going there in about 10 days.

Shall I take you?

I was asking Frédérique.

Since we got married, we've never been separated...

not even for a single day.

Except when I was in the hospital.

Were you sick?

Shall I buy your ticket? I leave on the 21st at 11:30.

Air France.

You can see it's impossible.

Apart from your terra-cotta,

what do you have to sell?

Lots of things.

Let's dance.

I don't know these modern dances.

I'll teach you. It's as easy as bowling.

Did your wife teach you to dance like that?

This is Mr. St. Genis, a former diplomat.

He left his political career for international finance.

Pleased to meet you.

When representing a government, you can only either repeat yourself

or contradict yourself.

Like music. Harmony is nothing but

repetition and contradiction.

There's a rumor saying you're leaving opera for film.

A courageous move.

I'm like Don Giovanni.

I like taking risks.

I'm entitled to know.

What do you want to know?

Everything. You know more about it than I do.

Rambert thinks he's being very clever.

I know he's gotten mixed up in some financial shenanigans.

But he won't tell me anything.

If I knew more about it, I might be able to cut your losses.

Death is an inexhaustible subject.

I'm not afraid of death.

I like dying on the stage.

Thus... I know that I'm acting.

I understand. That's amazing.

Surely you're not going to let him lose it all.

Tell me.

I have to answer to the president of the company.

Frédérique, open the door.

I've got something to tell you.

I've found a fabulous client for your husband.

Shall I keep it for you?

Afraid I might be a minor?

I'm like you, I'm afraid of nothing.

- May I put this away? - Thank you.

Excuse me.

Is that all you brought?

I left everything I have with Galuchat.

Everything?

What if I'd brought someone else along?

Then you would have had to choose.

She's a little brute,

incapable of giving you a child.

It's all my fault.

You're the one who messed me up.

You're just a queer who can't face it.

It was your idea that I marry her.

That's the truth. I never wanted to get married.

- Now I'm in love with her. - While I support you both.

I'll find work.

I can work too.

As a hooker?

No, not that.

Neither of you has any skills.

I'm cutting you off as of now.

It's better that way. I love Frédérique anyway.

Is this her first flight?

She's never seen anything.

She's a little country girl.

I'm a country girl too.

What's that?

A series. A Japanese one.

Looks fun.

Fun?

I like everything.

Izumi?

Hello. How are you?

Are you sure?

Is it serious?

I'll be late. There's a lot of traffic.

Well, have a good time.

I'll see you tonight.

Forgive me, Daigo. I'm late.

I just came to say hello.