The Corruption of Chris Miller

Where the hell are you hiding?

If you think that bed scene changed my mind, forget it!

You saw the telegram yourself.

My husband's arriving tomorrow.

That'll really make my day.

If you don't want to say goodbye to me,

I couldn't give a damn.

Get your things together and split.

Oh Elliot, what do you think you're doing?

Where'd you find that costume?

Been raking through my trunks again?

Oh cut out the clowning.

It won't do you any good.

Did you think this would last forever?

Hm.

That rainy night you knocked on my door.

A stray dog shivering with cold.

I took pity on you and you've been here two weeks.

But it's all over.

There's a train leaving in 20 minutes.

Don't miss it.

It isn't much, but it's all you're worth.

What have you got in that pack?

Open it.

Didn't you hear what I said?

Open it.

Good afternoon Mrs. Miller.

Good afternoon.

Good day for a change.

Bye.

I'll never get these drawings finished.

London seems to be the only place I can work.

Whenever I'm away from the rush and nervous strain,

I get lazy.

Maybe that's why I don't want to go back.

Give me the letter.

What letter?

You're always waiting in the garden for the postman,

so I never know who writes to me.

Do you think I haven't noticed?

They're all right over there,

I haven't even opened them.

I saw you hiding one in your pocket.

You mean this one?

Give it to me.

You think it's from your father, don't you?

Would you believe me if I tell you

it's not from your father?

I'd rather see for myself.

If you're so mistrusting, why don't you open it?

Or are you afraid?

I don't care what they say.

Forgive me Chris.

Sometimes I'm not very understanding.

I forget you're not well.

I don't believe you ever forget.

We should be closer, you and I.

We only have each other.

You're wrong to keep on hoping.

Your father will never write to you.

We'll probably never hear from him again.

He left you, not me.

I know he'll write to me.

You can't get over it can you?

The rain still frightens you.

What did the letter say?

The last examinations didn't show much progress.

But you'll recover, gradually.

Do I have to go back there?

No, this place is ideal.

Orderly life, peaceful.

And boring.

You'll stay here until the autumn.

Then before we go to London, we can spend

a few days in Rome, Paris.

Would you like that?

I should have stayed at the clinic.

Why?

I'm sure my father's gone there looking for me.

They would have told us, wouldn't they?

Ruth, why do you bother about me?

Why do you think?

I really don't know.

The first time I saw you, you were only 10 years old.

You were riding behind your father on his motorbike,

hugging him tight so you wouldn't fall off.

If you had fallen off, he wouldn't have even noticed.

Now he's let us both fall off.

He's been gone nearly a year now.

Do you still think of him a lot?

You have the same eyes.

The same mouth.

You must think about him a little every night.

Even just to hate him.

You brought me here in the hope

of seeing him again.

How many times do I have to tell you,

your father will never come back here.

Aren't you afraid to be alone with me?

You wouldn't hurt me.

A man, maybe, but not me.

Men don't love, they possess.

They injure, they invade.

It's always cruelty and violence with them

Good night Chris.

Ruth?

Even if I call you,

don't come tonight.

Sleep well.

Ruth!

Ruth!

Please, come here!

Ruth, please!

Ruth, please!

Ruth!

Please!

Chris.

Chris.

Stop it Chris.

Stop it.

Don't be afraid.

Give me the knife, give it to me.

Give it to me Chris, there's no one here but me.

Give it to me.

Don't be afraid, don't...

It's just you and me and I'll stay with you.

Rest now.

I'll stay with you.

Rest.

Good morning, how do you feel today?

Who are you?

What are you doing here?

I don't want tramps around my house.

Pack up your things and get out of here.

I said get out!

Shh

I like to take my time waking up.

If you don't leave immediately I'll call my husband.

What are you so mad about?

I haven't done any damage.

Look, I got lost in the rain last night.

It was late and I didn't want to bother anybody.

Do I have to call the police?

First you're gonna call your husband.

Now the cops.

What's up, don't you trust your husband anymore?

Okay.

My name's Barney Webster.

Pleased to meet you.

I'll give you five minutes.

Well I'll be off then.

Oh, I don't suppose you called the police.

Not yet.

Look, I'm sorry if I caused you any bother.

Bye.

I'm just making some coffee, do you want a cup?

Why not?

Is this your house or do you rent it?

I own it.

Nice place.

If you want some ham and eggs, help yourself.

Oh thanks.

How long have you been in Spain?

Oh, four or five months, maybe six.

I don't quite remember.

Where are you going?

No where in particular.

Just wandering around.

I've come from a place where it rained a lot.

They told me I'd find good weather here,

so I took the first train.

It's still pissing down.

What do you do?

I study anthropology.

Human beings interest me.

Oh, too many.

Lewis?

Lewis?

Lewis?

Lewis?

Woo.

Nice to see you again.

I hope you don't mind me barging in like this.

I called you from the garden.

You haven't been inside my house before.

Mm mm.

What a pity.

Let me show you the art collection

of my ancestors.

Poussin, Lorena, Valdes Leal,

and here, the family jewel, Tiepolo!

You can ring this bell all day, nobody answers.

You know what servants are like these days.

Things change.

Sorry.

I'm doing my best to keep up the stable.

How many do you have now?

Only eight and two colts.

Oh.

Those are beautiful.